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our_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v be_v more_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n the_o other_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o holy_a fast_n of_o which_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n to_o speak_v brief_o though_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o well_o deserve_v a_o more_o full_a discourse_n because_o it_o be_v already_o so_o excellent_o and_o exact_o handle_v in_o diverse_a treatise_n purposely_o write_v of_o this_o argument_n and_o especial_o in_o one_o which_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o in_o another_o entitle_v the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o fast_v write_v many_o year_n since_o by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n and_o my_o most_o dear_a brother_n that_o nothing_o material_a can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o set_v down_o after_o my_o own_o manner_n some_o of_o those_o point_n brief_o which_o be_v most_o essential_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o exercise_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o in_o a_o chapter_n express_v all_o full_o which_o will_v require_v a_o whole_a treatise_n refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n unto_o those_o learned_a treatise_n if_o he_o desire_v more_o thorough_a satisfaction_n and_o particular_a direction_n in_o any_o of_o they_o and_o first_o that_o we_o may_v begin_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o duty_n a_o fast_a as_o we_o here_o understand_v it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a religious_a and_o solemn_a action_n undertake_v upon_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n wherein_o we_o serious_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o 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love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o they_o our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o these_o favour_n and_o testimony_n of_o god_n love_n desire_v the_o pardon_n of_o they_o and_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o free_v from_o they_o and_o final_o we_o be_v to_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o providence_n commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n unto_o his_o protection_n and_o direction_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n of_o our_o mouth_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n may_v the_o day_n follow_v and_o for_o ever_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v so_o illighten_v rule_n and_o assist_v we_o in_o our_o follow_a meditation_n that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o to_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o morning_n meditation_n and_o so_o we_o must_v from_o prayer_n proceed_v to_o meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v long_o or_o short_a according_a to_o our_o opportunity_n occasion_n and_o leisure_n and_o the_o measure_n and_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o which_o our_o main_a scope_n must_v be_v to_o glorify_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o communion_n with_o he_o by_o these_o familiar_a conference_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o to_o replenish_v they_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o god_n and_o token_n of_o his_o love_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v fit_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o because_o present_a occasion_n be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o not_o only_o more_o familiar_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v remember_v but_o fit_a to_o affect_v our_o heart_n which_o be_v more_o apprehensive_a of_o present_a then_o past_a benefit_n we_o be_v to_o make_v use_n of_o such_o by_o meditate_v on_o they_o but_o yet_o principal_o we_o must_v begin_v with_o the_o fountain_n and_o raise_v our_o thought_n from_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v god_n infinite_a love_n testify_v chief_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o singular_a pledge_n thereof_o his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o everlasting_a death_n and_o attain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n for_o who_o sake_n he_o have_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o life_n and_o godliness_n from_o which_o we_o may_v descend_v to_o the_o particular_a testimony_n of_o god_n love_v late_o receive_v as_o that_o he_o have_v by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n watch_v over_o we_o the_o night_n past_a preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o otherwise_o want_v neither_o will_n nor_o power_n to_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v we_o from_o all_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n with_o which_o other_o have_v be_v affright_v and_o have_v gracious_o preserve_v our_o life_n from_o sudden_a death_n with_o which_o other_o lie_v down_o in_o health_n and_o security_n have_v be_v attach_v before_o the_o morning_n add_v unto_o our_o day_n and_o give_v we_o still_o time_n of_o repentance_n with_o ability_n to_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n after_o which_o meditation_n on_o god_n mercy_n we_o may_v take_v such_o occasion_n as_o be_v present_o offer_v to_o furnish_v our_o mind_n with_o holy_a thought_n and_o to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n good_a affection_n and_o desire_n as_o our_o awakn_n out_o of_o sleep_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o awaken_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n or_o rather_o 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a comfort_n second_o of_o the_o light_n of_o glory_n which_o shall_v infinite_o exceed_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o much_o more_o than_o it_o exceed_v a_o glow-worm_n or_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o fire_n for_o if_o every_o one_o of_o the_o innumerable_a number_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o sun_n in_o his_o chief_a brightness_n then_o how_o infinite_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o now_o unaccessable_a light_n which_o we_o shall_v then_o see_v face_n to_o face_n who_o give_v both_o unto_o the_o sun_n and_o they_o their_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n our_o rise_n out_o of_o our_o bed_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o rise_n of_o our_o body_n out_o of_o our_o grave_n when_o as_o at_o the_o last_o day_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o trumpet_n we_o shall_v be_v summon_v before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o resolve_v of_o prepare_v ourselves_o daily_a to_o meet_v our_o judge_n because_o the_o time_n be_v uncertain_a when_o he_o will_v call_v we_o to_o judgement_n when_o we_o see_v our_o nakedness_n let_v it_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o cause_v we_o first_o to_o see_v and_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o whereas_o when_o we_o be_v cover_v with_o innocency_n and_o have_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o we_o we_o no_o more_o need_v garment_n to_o cover_v we_o than_o the_o sun_n a_o cloud_n and_o let_v this_o make_v we_o to_o long_o after_o the_o garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n with_o which_o when_o we_o be_v perfect_o clothe_v we_o shall_v be_v without_o sin_n or_o shame_n &_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n yea_o let_v we_o earnest_o desire_v to_o put_v on_o christ_n not_o 14._o rom._n 13._o 14._o only_o for_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n whereby_o that_o clothing_n of_o innocency_n before_o the_o fall_n will_v be_v present_o in_o 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ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n thereof_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n &_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o we_o to_o help_v ourselves_o out_o of_o this_o misery_n be_v as_o unable_a to_o renew_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o blackamoor_n to_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n yea_o when_o by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n for_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_n past_a see_v if_o thou_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o thy_o pure_a eye_n our_o best_a righteousness_n will_v appear_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n so_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n that_o it_o can_v challenge_v any_o other_o reward_n as_o its_o due_a but_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o everlasting_a death_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o let_v we_o not_o secure_o rest_v and_o please_v ourselves_o in_o this_o our_o woeful_a condition_n but_o have_v a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n let_v we_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o see_v there_o be_v no_o name_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v but_o by_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o bless_a redeemer_n who_o thou_o have_v purposely_o send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n o_o lord_n let_v we_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o be_v utter_o unsufficient_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o free_a 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may_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o love_n strengthen_v our_o hope_n work_v our_o heart_n to_o thy_o fear_n inflame_v they_o with_o thy_o love_n and_o with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n give_v we_o humility_n patience_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n even_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n make_v we_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n that_o we_o may_v approve_v our_o faith_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o let_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n even_o that_o we_o 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resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n nor_o make_v we_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o he_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o solid_a sincere_a and_o upright_o unto_o which_o diverse_a property_n be_v require_v first_o that_o they_o be_v not_o faint_a and_o weak_a fickle_a and_o slight_a but_o strong_a and_o vehement_a earnest_a and_o fervent_a like_o the_o desire_n of_o woman_n with_o child_n which_o be_v even_o heartsick_a unless_o they_o be_v satisfy_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o long_o after_o as_o david_n impli_v where_o he_o say_v behold_v i_o have_v long_v after_o thy_o precept_n 40._o psal_n 119._o 40._o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o again_o my_o soul_n faint_v for_o thy_o salvation_n 81._o verse_n 81._o but_o i_o hope_v in_o thy_o word_n that_o be_v thy_o promise_n whereby_o thou_o have_v assure_v i_o that_o thou_o will_v satisfy_v my_o desire_n they_o must_v not_o be_v inferior_a to_o the_o desire_n of_o worldling_n see_v the_o thing_n desire_v be_v so_o much_o superior_a exceed_v they_o in_o excellency_n profit_n and_o permanencie_n as_o far_o as_o heaven_n exceed_v earth_n now_o we_o know_v that_o the_o desire_n of_o worldling_n after_o their_o riches_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n be_v so_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a that_o they_o whole_o take_v up_o their_o thought_n in_o think_v of_o they_o and_o their_o care_n in_o compass_v they_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o pain_n so_o great_a or_o danger_n so_o desperate_a which_o they_o will_v not_o venture_v upon_o but_o night_n and_o day_n by_o sea_n and_o land_n labour_n after_o that_o which_o their_o soul_n love_v they_o must_v be_v like_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n which_o make_v her_o sick_a through_o their_o fervent_a 5._o cant._n 2._o 5._o heat_n and_o ready_a to_o swoon_n have_v she_o not_o be_v stay_v and_o refresh_v with_o the_o wine_n and_o apple_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n they_o must_v so_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o break_v if_o they_o be_v not_o replenish_v and_o mollify_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v to_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o 20._o psal_n 119._o 20._o time_n they_o must_v as_o they_o be_v compare_v resemble_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n 6._o matth._n 5._o 6._o which_o make_v man_n sick_a till_o they_o be_v satisfy_v and_o so_o resolute_a that_o nothing_o can_v withstand_v they_o no_o difficulty_n or_o danger_n so_o great_a and_o desperate_a which_o they_o will_v not_o hazard_v themselves_o unto_o that_o they_o may_v procure_v meat_n and_o drink_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o famish_v and_o with_o such_o care_n and_o diligence_n use_v all_o mean_n tend_v hereunto_o as_o if_o they_o be_v religious_o bind_v to_o do_v it_o by_o a_o solemn_a oath_n as_o we_o see_v in_o that_o desire_n and_o resolution_n of_o david_n i_o have_v swear_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 106._o psal_n 119._o 106._o and_o thus_o job_n to_o strengthen_v his_o desire_n and_o resolution_n in_o shun_v sin_n and_o serve_v god_n bind_v himself_o and_o all_o his_o member_n hereunto_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n i_o have_v say_v he_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o my_o eye_n why_o then_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o shall_v i_o think_v upon_o a_o maiden_n §._o sect._n 4_o they_o must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n second_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v entire_a and_o total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n for_o they_o must_v proceed_v from_o the_o whole_a heart_n and_o will_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o
and_o that_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v it_o from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n and_o as_o it_o make_v we_o stranger_n from_o god_n and_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n so_o also_o from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n or_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o command_v as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o gentile_n who_o have_v their_o understanding_n darken_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n through_o the_o ignorance_n that_o be_v in_o they_o because_o of_o the_o blindness_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o contrariwise_o thrust_v we_o headlong_o into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o the_o same_o place_n when_o the_o gentile_n through_o their_o ignorance_n be_v thus_o estrange_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n they_o become_v past_a feel_n and_o so_o give_v themselves_o over_o to_o lasciviousness_n 19_o eph._n 4._o 18_o 19_o to_o work_v all_o uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n so_o hosea_n have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n 6._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 6._o of_o many_o grievous_a sin_n which_o make_v the_o jew_n liable_a to_o god_n heavy_a judgement_n do_v after_o show_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v because_o they_o lack_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n whereof_o it_o also_o be_v that_o sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n be_v include_v under_o the_o name_n of_o ignorant_a person_n who_o know_v not_o god_n so_o the_o psalmist_n pour_v out_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o 25._o psal_n 79._o 6._o jer_z 10._o 25._o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o and_o upon_o the_o kingdom_n that_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v come_v with_o 8._o 2._o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o his_o mighty_a angel_n in_o flame_a fire_n to_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v any_o portion_n in_o god_n save_v grace_n or_o part_n in_o heavenly_a glory_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v stranger_n from_o god_n and_o aliens_n from_o his_o church_n if_o we_o will_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n or_o not_o be_v carry_v headlong_o into_o all_o wickedness_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n judgement_n and_o fearful_a destruction_n nor_o expose_v to_o the_o imprecation_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o to_o the_o vengeance_n of_o a_o terrible_a judge_n when_o christ_n shall_v appear_v at_o his_o second_o come_v let_v we_o not_o live_v in_o ignorance_n but_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v unto_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n neither_o let_v we_o with_o ignorant_a people_n content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o good_a meaning_n and_o blind_a devotion_n as_o our_o guide_n in_o godliness_n for_o than_o our_o service_n of_o god_n will_v be_v but_o will-worship_n and_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o our_o own_o brain_n and_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o bodily_a exercise_n and_o 13._o esa_n 1._o 12._o &_o 29._o 13._o ignorant_a superstition_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n see_v therefore_o knowledge_n be_v so_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o will_v a_o little_a further_o insist_v upon_o it_o show_v what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o labour_v after_o it_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n and_o know_v to_o our_o comfort_n when_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o it_o save_v knowledge_n then_o be_v a_o grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o inlighten_v our_o mind_n to_o know_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n by_o his_o word_n and_o work_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o we_o may_v perceive_v that_o not_o nature_n but_o god_n only_o be_v the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n and_o so_o much_o only_o do_v we_o know_v of_o god_n as_o we_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n according_a to_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o god_n promise_v that_o he_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o will_v put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v know_v he_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a so_o our_o saviour_n speak_v of_o his_o elect_n say_v that_o they_o all_o shall_v be_v teach_v of_o god_n and_o again_o no_o man_n know_v the_o 46._o job._n 6._o 46._o son_n but_o the_o father_n neither_o know_v any_o man_n the_o father_n but_o the_o son_n and_o he_o unto_o whosoever_o the_o son_n will_v reveal_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o knowledge_n a_o natural_a habit_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o a_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o purchase_v by_o we_o or_o our_o own_o merit_n or_o therefore_o bestow_v upon_o we_o rather_o than_o other_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o we_o will_v use_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o better_a than_o they_o but_o god_n free_a gift_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o which_o he_o work_v 28._o joel_n 2._o 28._o in_o we_o first_o by_o send_v his_o son_n his_o true_a essential_a wisdom_n who_o have_v reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o father_n will_n and_o be_v the_o great_a prophet_n of_o the_o church_n have_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n and_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o nor_o chief_o to_o the_o wise_a of_o the_o world_n but_o to_o the_o weak_a and_o simple_a according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o 25._o matth._n 11._o 25._o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o babe_n and_o second_o his_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v and_o be_v send_v from_o the_o father_n and_o son_n to_o teach_v and_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n as_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o apostle_n and_o this_o be_v that_o holy_a anoint_v of_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v whereby_o we_o 13._o job._n 16._o 13._o know_v all_o thing_n and_o need_v not_o that_o any_o teach_v we_o but_o as_o this_o anoint_v teach_v we_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o that_o collyrium_n or_o precious_a eye-salue_n which_o christ_n 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o promise_v to_o give_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o the_o laodicean_n to_o inlighten_v their_o blind_a eye_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o can_v see_v nor_o conceive_v the_o thing_n which_o appertain_v to_o god_n kingdom_n but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o 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save_a knowledge_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o knowledge_n be_v first_o the_o book_n of_o nature_n second_o the_o book_n of_o grace_n the_o book_n of_o nature_n for_o even_o this_o light_n be_v sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v helpefull_a to_o the_o regenerate_a for_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n unto_o they_o and_o that_o both_o the_o eternal_a book_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v the_o conscience_n and_o the_o external_a book_n which_o be_v the_o great_a volume_n of_o the_o creature_n for_o if_o there_o be_v in_o all_o man_n some_o relic_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n shine_v in_o their_o conscience_n which_o convince_v they_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o that_o this_o god_n be_v most_o
know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n we_o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o profess_v he_o with_o our_o lip_n we_o must_v not_o deny_v he_o in_o our_o life_n know_v that_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n we_o must_v not_o rest_v in_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o profit_v nothing_o but_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n know_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_a and_o omnipresent_v we_o must_v with_o enoch_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n carry_v ourselves_o as_o before_o he_o know_v that_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a we_o must_v trust_v in_o he_o for_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o the_o presence_n and_o absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v omniscient_a and_o the_o searcher_n of_o our_o inward_a part_n we_o must_v approve_v our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o our_o work_n unto_o he_o and_o make_v conscience_n of_o commit_v secret_a sin_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v open_a and_o manifest_a to_o the_o world_n know_v that_o he_o be_v omnipotent_a we_o must_v depend_v upon_o he_o for_o preservation_n from_o all_o evil_a and_o defence_n against_o all_o enemy_n and_o that_o in_o great_a difficulty_n and_o danger_n because_o thing_n even_o impossible_a to_o man_n be_v possible_a with_o god_n know_v that_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n know_v that_o he_o be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o we_o must_v believe_v his_o word_n and_o promise_n know_v that_o he_o be_v just_a we_o must_v fear_v to_o offend_v he_o that_o he_o be_v merciful_a we_o must_v hope_v in_o he_o that_o he_o be_v bountiful_a we_o must_v do_v cheerful_a service_n to_o so_o gracious_a a_o master_n know_v that_o he_o be_v but_o one_o god_n we_o must_v worship_v he_o alone_o and_o not_o false_a god_n and_o grave_a image_n and_o set_v up_o no_o idol_n in_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n with_o the_o covetous_a worldly_a honour_n and_o vain_a glory_n with_o the_o ambitious_a and_o carnal_a and_o sinful_a pleasure_n with_o those_o that_o be_v voluptuous_a final_o know_v that_o he_o be_v one_o in_o essence_n &_o three_o in_o person_n we_o must_v worship_v the_o unity_n in_o trinity_n 6._o mat._n 1._o 6._o know_v that_o god_n the_o father_n be_v our_o father_n in_o christ_n we_o must_v reverence_v 74._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o luke_n 1._o 74._o fear_n and_o love_v he_o that_o god_n the_o son_n be_v our_o redeemer_n we_o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o know_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v our_o sanctifier_n 19_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 19_o and_o dwell_v in_o we_o we_o must_v possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a temple_n and_o habitation_n for_o this_o holy_a guest_n etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o save_a knowledge_n and_o this_o be_v that_o save_a knowledge_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o which_o we_o have_v not_o of_o ourselves_o for_o every_o man_n be_v 14._o be_v jer._n 10._o 14._o beast_n in_o his_o own_o knowledge_n 14._o knowledge_n jer._n 4._o 22._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o wise_a unto_o evil_n and_o unto_o any_o good_a without_o understanding_n but_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n as_o before_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v obtain_v it_o we_o must_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v for_o this_o purpose_n and_o first_o we_o must_v beg_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n 5._o james_n jam._n 1._o 5._o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n that_o give_v all_o man_n liberal_o and_o upbraid_v not_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o 6._o of_o 1._o king_n 3._o 6._o solomon_n and_o desire_v he_o to_o send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n which_o will_v 13._o will_v john_n 16._o 13._o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o like_o a_o 18._o a_o apoc._n 3._o 18._o precious_a eye-salue_n will_v open_v and_o illighten_v the_o blind_a 27._o blind_a psal_n 119._o 18_o 27._o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n law_n the_o which_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n if_o we_o crave_v this_o knowledge_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n make_v i_o 27._o psal_n 119._o 27._o to_o understand_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o precept_n so_o shall_v i_o talk_v of_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n and_o make_v our_o knowledge_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n practise_v the_o thing_n we_o know_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n to_o which_o end_n david_n beg_v it_o of_o god_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o 34._o verse_n 33._o 34._o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o will_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n second_o let_v we_o be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n word_n which_o give_v 5._o give_v psal_n 19_o 7_o 8._o &_o 119._o 130._o pro._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 5._o light_a and_o understanding_n unto_o the_o simple_a and_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o 17._o we_o 2._o tim._n 3._o 15_o 16_o 17._o wise_a in_o all_o thing_n unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o make_v the_o man_n of_o god_n perfect_a and_o thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n three_o we_o must_v use_v holy_a conference_n with_o other_o whereby_o we_o shall_v enrich_v our_o mind_n by_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o their_o stock_n and_o more_o firm_o imprint_v in_o our_o memory_n that_o which_o we_o know_v already_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o rich_o in_o all_o wisdom_n 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o teach_v and_o admonish_v one_o another_o four_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o then_o become_v his_o friend_n he_o will_v make_v we_o acquaint_v with_o his_o will_n and_o counsel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o have_v call_v you_o friend_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o my_o father_n 15._o john_n 15._o 15._o i_o have_v make_v know_v unto_o you_o five_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o have_v our_o heart_n fraught_v with_o god_n fear_n for_o if_o any_o man_n fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v he_o teach_v the_o way_n 18._o psal_n 25._o 12._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o psal_n 25._o 9_o matth._n 11._o 25._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 18._o that_o he_o shall_v choose_v six_o let_v we_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n for_o he_o give_v his_o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o teach_v he_o his_o way_n he_o reveal_v his_o secret_n to_o little_a babe_n and_o hide_v they_o from_o those_o who_o be_v wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v fool_n to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o the_o world_n if_o we_o will_v be_v wise_a to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n for_o there_o be_v no_o true_a wisdom_n but_o in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o holy_a obedience_n yield_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o wise_a man_n be_v ashamed_a they_o be_v dismay_v and_o take_v lo_o they_o have_v 6._o jer._n 8._o 9_o deut._n 4._o 6._o reject_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o wisdom_n be_v in_o they_o seventh_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o holiness_n for_o god_n reveal_v his_o mystery_n unto_o his_o saint_n but_o 26._o col._n 1._o 26._o will_v not_o suffer_v his_o wisdom_n to_o enter_v into_o a_o profane_a and_o malicious_a soul_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o great_a prelate_n and_o doctor_n of_o the_o world_n who_o live_v in_o profaneness_n and_o all_o sensuality_n have_v not_o so_o much_o feel_v save_v and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o many_o silly_a woman_n and_o simple_a idiot_n last_o we_o must_v put_v those_o thing_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o already_o know_v and_o then_o will_v god_n reveal_v more_o unto_o we_o and_o fasten_v that_o which_o we_o know_v already_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v if_o any_o man_n will_v do_v his_o will_n he_o shall_v 17._o john_n 7._o 17._o know_v of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o we_o shall_v with_o david_n be_v wise_a than_o the_o ancient_a yea_o 100_o psal_n 119._o
way_n of_o the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o obtain_v faith_n which_o be_v meditation_n on_o diverse_a subject_n the_o last_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v upon_o these_o point_n follow_v first_o upon_o god_n everlasting_a and_o undeserued_a love_n which_o move_v he_o even_o whilst_o we_o be_v sinner_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n and_o enemy_n to_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n to_o send_v his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o he_o may_v therein_o redeem_v and_o save_v we_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n in_o pay_v for_o we_o a_o all-sufficient_a price_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o seek_v we_o when_o we_o be_v lose_v will_v not_o cast_v we_o away_o when_o he_o have_v find_v us._n he_o that_o so_o love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n will_v not_o forsake_v we_o now_o if_o we_o seek_v his_o favour_n he_o that_o out_o of_o mere_a love_n give_v christ_n to_o redeem_v we_o by_o his_o death_n will_v not_o when_o he_o have_v buy_v we_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o we_o apply_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n by_o faith_n when_o as_o a_o free_a gift_n he_o offer_v he_o unto_o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n which_o cause_v he_o to_o delight_n not_o in_o death_n and_o destruction_n but_o the_o conversion_n and_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n the_o which_o his_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o 11._o rom._n 5._o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o his_o work_n and_o infinite_o great_a than_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v free_o offer_v unto_o we_o and_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o receive_v it_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v it_o by_o unbelief_n three_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o god_n immutable_a and_o infallible_a truth_n in_o his_o promise_n and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o four_o upon_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n 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can_v cure_v their_o sore_n of_o sin_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o faith_n not_o only_o as_o it_o be_v a_o instrument_n whereby_o christ_n be_v apply_v but_o also_o as_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o be_v not_o arbitrary_a to_o be_v do_v or_o not_o do_v at_o our_o free_a choice_n but_o express_o command_v by_o god_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o 1._o mark_n 1._o he_o have_v make_v with_o we_o the_o which_o we_o also_o in_o our_o baptism_n have_v undertake_v to_o perform_v and_o therefore_o set_v all_o doubt_n and_o dispute_v aside_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o god_n have_v not_o only_o require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n but_o have_v also_o use_v all_o mean_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v it_o for_o he_o have_v make_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n and_o though_o he_o be_v truth_n itself_o and_o can_v fail_v of_o his_o promise_n yet_o respect_v our_o 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make_v we_o spiritual_o covetous_a and_o careful_a by_o all_o mean_n to_o add_v unto_o this_o treasure_n second_o we_o can_v come_v to_o this_o fullness_n of_o faith_n but_o by_o often_o experience_n of_o god_n love_n shine_v in_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n especial_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o grace_n and_o eternal_a glory_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v be_v sensible_a of_o god_n goodness_n and_o diligent_o observe_v his_o favour_n towards_o we_o and_o so_o by_o induction_n of_o particular_n that_o see_v so_o often_o and_o many_o way_n he_o have_v be_v gracious_a and_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o such_o innumerable_a testimony_n and_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v a_o experimental_a conclusion_n that_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o goodness_n we_o shall_v live_v and_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o it_o three_o we_o attain_v unto_o this_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n by_o become_v more_o and_o more_o acquaint_v with_o god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n as_o prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o supper_n and_o meditation_n for_o hereby_o our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n be_v increase_v and_o the_o better_a we_o know_v he_o the_o more_o firm_o will_v we_o trust_v and_o believe_v in_o he_o taste_v hereby_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o the_o infallibility_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n four_o we_o attain_v unto_o certain_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o by_o our_o often_o testify_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n in_o our_o care_n to_o keep_v all_o his_o commandment_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o holy_a conversation_n shine_v before_o man_n see_v we_o can_v not_o possible_o love_v 1._o 1_o john_n 4._o 19_o jer._n 31._o 3._o john_n 13._o 1._o he_o if_o he_o have_v not_o love_v we_o first_o and_o who_o he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n he_o love_v they_o final_o we_o attain_v unto_o it_o by_o continual_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n and_o by_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n and_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o as_o faith_n justify_v we_o by_o apply_v christ_n righteousness_n do_v cause_n a_o good_a conscience_n after_o we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o when_o we_o keep_v our_o conscience_n purge_v with_o christ_n blood_n clear_a and_o unspotted_a of_o any_o know_v willing_a and_o gross_a sin_n it_o do_v marvellous_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n see_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o maintain_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o therefore_o assure_o he_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n 21._o 1._o john_n 3._o 21._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n beside_o which_o general_o consider_v there_o be_v a_o special_a faith_n or_o rather_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o which_o be_v very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a to_o uphold_v and_o further_o we_o in_o our_o course_n of_o christianity_n namely_o when_o as_o we_o do_v by_o faith_n apply_v christ_n not_o only_o for_o salvation_n but_o also_o for_o sanctification_n and_o apprehend_v the_o promise_n both_o for_o justification_n and_o life_n eternal_a and_o also_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o renovation_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o this_o world_n in_o which_o respect_n also_o it_o may_v be_v
be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o he_o shall_v overcome_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n or_o rather_o this_o special_a art_n of_o application_n many_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o else_o proceed_v with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n and_o disquietness_n because_o compare_v their_o weakness_n with_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n they_o think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o achieve_v it_o in_o any_o measure_n acceptable_a to_o god_n though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o want_v not_o faith_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o also_o will_v be_v the_o tongue_n to_o sing_v and_o give_v praise_n if_o it_o nourish_v evil_a thought_n like_o unto_o discord_n there_o can_v be_v no_o good_a music_n but_o if_o it_o be_v well_o tune_v we_o shall_v in_o sing_v hymn_n psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o with_o grace_n and_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o make_v good_a speed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n desire_v first_o to_o have_v his_o heart_n in_o large_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n chief_o require_v the_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
as_o perfect_v and_o what_o they_o do_v seem_v just_a and_o 11._o 1._o king_n 15._o 11._o right_o in_o his_o eye_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o word_n and_o action_n seem_v to_o be_v yet_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o regard_v we_o nor_o our_o prayer_n if_o we_o will_v not_o lay_v god_n word_n to_o our_o heart_n 2._o mal._n 2._o 2._o to_o give_v glory_n to_o his_o name_n he_o will_v send_v a_o curse_n upon_o we_o by_o which_o even_o his_o blessing_n shall_v be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a and_o sincere_a heart_n neither_o can_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n be_v approve_v of_o he_o until_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o approve_v and_o as_o david_n 6._o 2._o sam._n 3._o 13._o deut._n 6._o 6._o will_v not_o accept_v of_o abners_n service_n nor_o let_v he_o have_v the_o favour_n of_o see_v his_o face_n except_o he_o bring_v his_o wife_n with_o he_o so_o neither_o will_v the_o lord_n regard_v any_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o if_o we_o leave_v our_o heart_n behind_o we_o which_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_v espouse_v unto_o he_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n in_o all_o our_o obedience_n the_o heart_n be_v chief_o require_v these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n you_o shall_v lay_v up_o these_o word_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o in_o your_o soul_n and_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o your_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o your_o eye_n and_o again_o set_v your_o heart_n unto_o 46._o deut._n 11._o 18._o &_o 32._o 46._o all_o the_o word_n which_o i_o testify_v among_o you_o this_o day_n in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o heart_n must_v first_o turn_v unto_o he_o turn_v you_o unto_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o rend_v your_o heart_n and_o not_o your_o garment_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n your_o 13._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o god_n break_v up_o your_o fallow_a ground_n and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n circumcise_v yourselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v away_o the_o foreskin_n of_o your_o heart_n in_o our_o 4._o jer._n 4._o 3_o 4._o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o court_n of_o guard_n must_v keep_v the_o carefull_a watch_n about_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v surprise_v neither_o by_o the_o secret_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o open_a violence_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n see_v if_o we_o lose_v this_o fort_n we_o shall_v lose_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v preserve_v in_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n the_o cure_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o our_o soul_n of_o their_o spiritual_a disease_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o inward_a cause_n of_o corruption_n must_v thence_o be_v purge_v before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o true_a reformation_n or_o sound_a health_n in_o the_o outward_a part_n even_o as_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o face_n be_v not_o much_o abate_v by_o cast_v upon_o it_o water_n or_o cool_a thing_n but_o by_o allay_v inward_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o liver_n final_o our_o service_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v have_v it_o accept_v 8._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o must_v not_o be_v perform_v only_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n otherwise_o it_o 23._o joh._n 4._o 23._o will_v be_v vain_a and_o but_o lose_v labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v by_o our_o saviour_n this_o people_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o i_o but_o in_o vain_a they_o worship_v 8._o matth._n 15._o 8._o i_o etc._n etc._n if_o we_o wash_v our_o hand_n and_o not_o our_o heart_n and_o make_v clean_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n and_o let_v the_o inside_n be_v defile_v with_o corruption_n and_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o exceed_v the_o pharise_n who_o by_o our_o saviour_n censure_n do_v not_o exceed_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o be_v worse_o than_o publican_n and_o profess_a sinner_n and_o if_o we_o gild_v the_o outside_n by_o a_o glorious_a profession_n and_o inward_o in_o the_o heart_n nourish_v our_o corruption_n we_o shall_v with_o they_o be_v right_o compare_v to_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o glorious_a but_o within_o full_a of_o dead_a man_n bone_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n 27._o mat._n 23._o 25_o 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o all_o true_a reformation_n &_o repentance_n must_v begin_v with_o the_o consecrate_v of_o our_o whole_a heart_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v about_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o first_o begin_v witht_z he_o purge_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o offer_v they_o unto_o god_n as_o a_o 4._o psal_n 40._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 112_o 167_o &_o 141._o 4._o freewill_n offer_v and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o new_a obedience_n if_o we_o mean_v to_o have_v a_o good_a crop_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o whole_a harvest_n sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n and_o this_o be_v david_n practice_n watch_v chief_o over_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v consecrate_v it_o above_o all_o other_o part_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n i_o delight_v say_v he_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o i_o love_v they_o exceed_o so_o moses_n pray_v unto_o god_n in_o behalf_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o people_n teach_v we_o so_o to_o 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whole_a heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o as_o he_o require_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o 34._o deut._n 6._o 5._o mat._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10_o 34._o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n so_o david_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o thus_o asa_n and_o his_o people_n enter_v into_o a_o covenant_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o 12._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 12._o their_o father_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v special_a care_n for_o the_o purify_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o wherein_o it_o chief_o consist_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o devote_v and_o consecrate_v our_o 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worldly_a thing_n as_o be_v insufficient_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o evil_a or_o to_o furnish_v he_o with_o any_o true_a good_a by_o promise_v that_o he_o himself_o will_v be_v his_o shield_n and_o exceed_v great_a reward_n and_o thus_o he_o persuade_v he_o unto_o uprightness_n of_o 1._o gen._n 15._o 1._o heart_n and_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o in_o holiness_n of_o life_n because_o if_o he_o will_v choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n he_o shall_v find_v he_o almighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a and_o therefore_o able_a to_o preserve_v he_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o to_o relieve_v and_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o supply_v all_o his_o want_n though_o for_o his_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n he_o shall_v be_v abandon_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n &_o expose_v to_o the_o malice_n of_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o thus_o moses_n contemn_v the_o world_n and_o refuse_v the_o pleasure_n of_o egypt_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o pharaoh_n court_n adhere_v unto_o god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o again_o after_o those_o day_n say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v put_v my_o 33._o jer._n 31._o 33._o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o grace_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n have_v our_o recourse_n to_o god_n pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o he_o do_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n sanctify_v you_o whole_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n your_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o 23._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 23._o body_n be_v preserve_v blameless_a unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n god_n the_o son_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n wherein_o our_o pollute_a heart_n may_v be_v cleanse_v for_o so_o deep_o be_v they_o engrayn_v in_o the_o scarlet_a dye_n of_o sin_n that_o nothing_o else_o will_v take_v away_o their_o spot_n and_o stain_n and_o bring_v they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o 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that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
praise_v of_o man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n it_o make_v our_o prayer_n unacceptable_a to_o god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v us._n it_o pollute_v all_o 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o our_o action_n as_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n pollute_v all_o the_o stream_n that_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o become_v unclean_a for_o unto_o they_o 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v final_o it_o prophane_v all_o our_o vow_n of_o holiness_n and_o make_v all_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n unsettled_a fickle_a and_o unconstant_a like_a unto_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o ague_n which_o proceed_v not_o from_o natural_a heat_n but_o from_o distemper_n and_o therefore_o end_v in_o unnatural_a coldness_n the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o these_o flushing_n and_o flashing_n of_o devotion_n be_v not_o cause_v with_o that_o kindly_a heat_n of_o divine_a love_n but_o with_o the_o scorch_a fire_n of_o blind_a and_o distemper_a zeal_n kindle_v with_o self-love_n and_o worldly_a respect_n and_o therefore_o last_v no_o long_o than_o they_o last_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o it_o be_v like_o a_o goodly_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n which_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n when_o the_o tempest_n of_o trial_n arise_v like_o the_o cake_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n 4._o hos_fw-la 7._o 8._o &_o 6._o 4._o speak_v which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v outward_o scorch_v and_o more_o then_o enough_o yet_o be_v it_o not_o half_o bake_v and_o therefore_o heavy_a and_o not_o to_o be_v digest_v by_o god_n stomach_n and_o as_o the_o morning_n dew_n or_o cloud_n which_o vanish_v away_o and_o like_o the_o blade_n spring_v from_o the_o seed_n sow_v in_o stony_a ground_n which_o for_o want_n of_o earth_n and_o moisture_n wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n rise_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o these_o be_v the_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o esteem_v and_o seek_v after_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_n now_o when_o our_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o be_v a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o see_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o infidelity_n our_o heart_n will_v also_o cintinue_v in_o their_o impurity_n this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o this_o faith_n may_v be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n second_o let_v we_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v those_o sin_n in_o which_o former_o we_o delight_v and_o hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o love_v and_o because_o we_o can_v at_o once_o purge_v the_o deep_a sink_n of_o our_o pollute_a heart_n from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n therefore_o we_o must_v make_v it_o our_o daily_a work_n and_o do_v it_o by_o degree_n and_o see_v we_o can_v in_o one_o assault_n overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o one_o after_o another_o as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v enable_v us._n especial_o let_v we_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n suffer_v the_o son_n of_o anakim_n our_o great_a and_o giantlike_a corruption_n fortify_v themselves_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n nor_o let_v those_o agag_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v most_o in_o we_o live_v out_o of_o any_o carnal_a respect_n but_o let_v we_o even_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v at_o these_o main_a root_n which_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o pluck_v up_o many_o of_o the_o branch_n will_v die_v for_o want_v of_o that_o sap_n of_o bitterness_n which_o they_o suck_v from_o they_o and_o let_v we_o drive_v out_o these_o master_n bee_n and_o whole_a swarm_n of_o carnal_a lust_n will_v issue_v after_o they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n now_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n for_o as_o the_o clean_a house_n will_v gather_v soil_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sometime_o sweep_v and_o the_o bright_a armour_n and_o weapon_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v rust_n if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o scour_v and_o oil_v so_o much_o more_o will_v our_o heart_n remove_v to_o their_o natural_a uncleanness_n and_o even_o rust_v again_o in_o their_o corruption_n if_o we_o once_o only_o take_v pain_n to_o cleanse_v they_o and_o afterward_o be_v careless_a to_o maintain_v they_o in_o their_o purity_n first_o therefore_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n and_o as_o the_o wiseman_n exhort_v above_o all_o observation_n observe_v they_o that_o they_o be_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o not_o carry_v away_o from_o god_n with_o loose_a wander_n and_o so_o dina-like_a be_v defile_v with_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v conquer_v but_o not_o quite_o kill_v they_o be_v beat_v and_o expel_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o this_o city_n but_o not_o quite_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o coast_n for_o they_o lie_v lurk_v in_o secret_a corner_n and_o in_o ambushment_n and_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o neglect_v our_o watch_n and_o leave_v the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n ungarded_a but_o present_o they_o take_v the_o advantage_n and_o enter_v into_o they_o in_o whole_a troop_n they_o surprise_v they_o at_o unaware_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o keep_v daily_o our_o watch_n strong_a and_o to_o nourish_v and_o preserve_v the_o garrison_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o that_o they_o may_v either_o be_v discover_v and_o defeat_v before_o they_o approach_v or_o be_v repel_v and_o beat_v back_o in_o their_o first_o assault_n for_o if_o with_o loose_a christian_n we_o neglect_v this_o watch_n and_o guard_n and_o let_v our_o heart_n rove_v after_o worldly_a lust_n and_o suffer_v they_o at_o pleasure_n to_o riot_n in_o they_o if_o we_o keep_v they_o under_o no_o government_n but_o suffer_v they_o like_o masterless_a man_n to_o wander_v at_o their_o pleasure_n we_o shall_v never_o reserve_v they_o for_o god_n use_n nor_o fit_v they_o for_o his_o service_n but_o like_o loose_a vagrant_n unaccustomed_a to_o work_v it_o will_v be_v death_n unto_o they_o to_o take_v any_o constant_a pain_n save_v only_o by_o fit_n and_o start_n and_o when_o we_o will_v settle_v they_o to_o prayer_n hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n with_o such_o like_a holy_a exercise_n they_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v keep_v in_o unless_o they_o be_v hold_v strict_o in_o their_o bound_n by_o the_o strong_a chain_n of_o some_o sharp_a affliction_n but_o every_o hand-while_n they_o will_v start_v aside_o and_o according_a to_o their_o accustom_a course_n wander_v abroad_o after_o worldly_a vanity_n whereas_o if_o we_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n we_o shall_v keep_v they_o from_o wander_v away_o from_o god_n or_o when_o they_o begin_v to_o stray_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v check_v they_o in_o their_o course_n and_o bring_v they_o back_o unto_o god_n service_n we_o shall_v be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o repel_v and_o beat_v back_o the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o keep_v out_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a lust_n from_o enter_v at_o all_o and_o so_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n from_o their_o defilement_n or_o if_o they_o have_v enter_v at_o unaware_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v time_n to_o fortify_v themselves_o but_o be_v like_o secret_a traitor_n observe_v and_o as_o it_o be_v take_v in_o the_o watch_n we_o will_v examine_v they_o and_o find_v out_o their_o treason_n and_o that_o they_o be_v come_v in_o to_o defile_v our_o heart_n and_o to_o betray_v we_o to_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o will_v kill_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o that_o pollution_n which_o they_o have_v leave_v behind_o we_o will_v present_o purge_v away_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o thus_o by_o this_o careful_a watch_n we_o shall_v either_o be_v
any_o respect_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v inward_a ejaculation_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o secret_a prayer_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o holy_a meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o our_o own_o misery_n or_o on_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n for_o this_o privilege_n the_o heart_n have_v above_o all_o other_o part_n that_o whereas_o they_o can_v exercise_v their_o duty_n but_o when_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v as_o the_o ear_n can_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v nor_o the_o hand_n perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n but_o when_o it_o have_v mean_n to_o do_v they_o and_o fit_a subject_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n need_v never_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o out_o of_o holy_a exercise_n but_o even_o when_o our_o body_n be_v take_v up_o with_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o honest_a recreation_n we_o may_v 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17._o 18._o on_o all_o occasion_n pray_v give_v thanks_n and_o exercise_v our_o heart_n in_o holy_a meditation_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o either_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o mercy_n or_o sigh_v and_o sorrow_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n and_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o exercise_v be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o god_n service_n they_o will_v have_v no_o leisure_n for_o the_o employment_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o of_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n the_o devil_n will_v easy_o enter_v with_o whole_a swarm_n of_o noisome_a lust_n and_o 46._o math._n 12._o 46._o so_o pollute_v they_o at_o his_o pleasure_n with_o all_o manner_n of_o poisonous_a abomination_n cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n the_o last_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o good_a conscience_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n in_o speak_v whereof_o we_o will_v first_o general_o show_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n &_o then_o more_o particular_o entreat_v of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v be_v partly_o know_v by_o the_o name_n which_o signify_v to_o know_v together_o or_o with_o another_o for_o as_o the_o mind_n understand_v the_o nature_n of_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o know_v they_o so_o when_o another_o join_v with_o it_o in_o this_o knowledge_n they_o be_v say_v to_o know_v together_o now_o there_o be_v no_o creature_n that_o can_v join_v with_o man_n in_o the_o knowledge_n that_o be_v secret_a in_o his_o mind_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n no_o man_n know_v the_o thing_n of_o a_o man_n but_o the_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 11._o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o humane_a law_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n either_o to_o reward_v or_o punish_v they_o but_o it_o be_v only_o the_o lord_n that_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n who_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n together_o with_o our_o mind_n of_o all_o the_o secret_n which_o be_v know_v unto_o it_o whereby_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n in_o part_n appear_v namely_o that_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faculty_n in_o the_o soul_n as_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o bear_v witness_n of_o they_o before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n either_o with_o we_o when_o they_o approve_v they_o as_o good_a or_o against_o we_o when_o as_o they_o condemn_v they_o as_o evil_n so_o that_o the_o conscience_n be_v a_o certain_a divine_a power_n which_o be_v place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n as_o a_o three_o party_n indifferent_a between_o he_o and_o we_o sometime_o speak_v for_o we_o and_o sometime_o against_o we_o as_o the_o equity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o be_v god_n monitour_n which_o he_o have_v set_v over_o we_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o we_o do_v that_o he_o may_v either_o reward_v our_o well-doing_n or_o punish_v that_o which_o be_v do_v amiss_o and_o because_o simple_a knowledge_n may_v see_v and_o conceal_v what_o it_o see_v and_o know_v god_n to_o this_o science_n have_v add_v conscience_n which_o be_v place_v in_o we_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n lie_v hide_v and_o smother_v but_o give_v unpartial_a witness_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v before_o his_o tribunal_n either_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o or_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o witness_n or_o monitour_n to_o inform_v he_o of_o our_o action_n for_o he_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v with_o one_o perfect_a and_o simple_a act_n but_o because_o he_o will_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o justice_n proceed_v in_o a_o legal_a manner_n that_o we_o hereby_o may_v be_v convict_v of_o the_o uprightness_n of_o his_o judgement_n have_v in_o ourselves_o a_o witness_n that_o justifi_v and_o approve_v they_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v but_o that_o we_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n what_o it_o be_v we_o will_v thus_o define_v it_o conscience_n be_v a_o faculty_n or_o power_n place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o reflect_v the_o understanding_n upon_o itself_o cause_v it_o to_o apply_v its_o general_n and_o contemplative_a knowledge_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a to_o practical_a use_n for_o the_o aim_v and_o determine_v of_o all_o our_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o reason_n either_o with_o we_o or_o against_o us._n it_o be_v a_o faculty_n and_o not_o a_o natural_a habit_n which_o may_v be_v get_v and_o lose_v for_o howsoever_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o dead_v for_o a_o time_n by_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o reason_v itself_o can_v exercise_v its_o function_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n or_o drunkenness_n that_o it_o never_o utter_o fail_v but_o when_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o affliction_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o action_n of_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o terrify_v as_o in_o former_a time_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o bare_a art_n of_o understanding_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o but_o a_o distinct_a faculty_n &_o work_a power_n which_o in_o it_o own_o virtue_n produce_v diverse_a another_o so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v rom._n 2._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o reason_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o action_n for_o when_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o thesy_n and_o theory_n by_o way_n of_o general_a contemplation_n approve_v of_o any_o action_n as_o good_a or_o condemn_v it_o as_o evil_n the_o conscience_n appli_v it_o in_o the_o hypothesy_n unto_o a_o man_n own_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o general_a notion_n in_o the_o understanding_n determine_v of_o they_o either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o that_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o this_o it_o do_v as_o the_o school_n speak_v in_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n in_o which_o the_o reason_n or_o contemplative_a understanding_n so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o contemplation_n and_o in_o seek_v out_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o knowledge_n &_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o office_n name_v also_o by_o divine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o be_v the_o keeper_n and_o conserver_n of_o those_o notion_n implant_v in_o we_o concern_v good_a thing_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o evil_a thing_n to_o be_v shun_v of_o we_o this_o contemplative_a understanding_n i_o say_v do_v in_o this_o syllogism_n offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mayor_n or_o proposition_n the_o conscience_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o as_o i_o have_v show_v it_o know_v not_o to_o itself_o alone_o but_o with_o god_n make_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o judgement_n determine_v of_o the_o fact_n infer_v the_o conclusion_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d example_n the_o understanding_n sugge_v this_o proposition_n he_o that_o serve_v god_n who_o be_v the_o supreme_a cause_n and_o chief_a good_a perform_v a_o good_a duty_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v serve_v god_n the_o supreme_a
worldly_a prosperity_n and_o sing_v unto_o it_o the_o bewitch_a song_n of_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o if_o conscience_n will_v needs_o start_v up_o and_o be_v meddle_v either_o accuse_v or_o condemn_v they_o for_o sin_n or_o terrify_v and_o torment_v they_o with_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n due_a unto_o it_o then_o do_v they_o corrupt_v this_o judge_n and_o witness_v with_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o when_o they_o can_v be_v rid_v of_o their_o jailor_n but_o they_o must_v needs_o go_v abroad_o under_o his_o custody_n they_o will_v make_v he_o drink_v with_o these_o allure_a cup_n of_o worldly_a delight_n that_o they_o may_v have_v more_o liberty_n to_o do_v what_o they_o listen_v without_o check_n and_o controlment_n and_o thus_o when_o conscience_n grow_v melancholy_a through_o the_o neglect_n of_o duty_n they_o cheer_v it_o again_o that_o it_o may_v still_o go_v on_o with_o they_o in_o carnal_a course_n by_o feast_v and_o revel_v music_n and_o merry_a company_n sport_v and_o game_n jest_a and_o wanton_a dalliance_n sttage-playes_a unchaste_a sonnet_n and_o pleasant_a history_n and_o if_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o conscience_n stir_v and_o begin_v to_o speak_v then_o do_v the_o world_n give_v such_o a_o plaudite_fw-la to_o these_o pastime_n and_o the_o flesh_n entertain_v they_o with_o so_o loud_a a_o outcry_n of_o clamorous_a lust_n and_o passion_n that_o the_o voice_n of_o conscience_n be_v quite_o drown_v it_o become_v silent_a because_o it_o speak_v to_o no_o purpose_n and_o thus_o also_o conscience_n be_v sometime_o at_o ease_n and_o peace_n through_o worldly_a care_n and_o employment_n in_o compass_v these_o earthly_a thing_n for_o have_v their_o heart_n whole_o set_v upon_o these_o vain_a object_n and_o all_o their_o action_n and_o endeavour_n take_v up_o in_o these_o exercise_n and_o employment_n conscience_n be_v silent_a because_o they_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o attend_v what_o it_o say_v choose_v rather_o to_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o speak_v much_o to_o little_a purpose_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v to_o the_o faithful_a §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o thing_n which_o it_o witness_v be_v pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o so_o much_o general_o of_o the_o matter_n which_o a_o good_a conscience_n testify_v namely_o peace_n and_o good_a thing_n and_o of_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o give_v witness_v to_o wit_n true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n wherein_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o bring_v diverse_o differ_v from_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o ill_a conscience_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v more_o particular_o of_o the_o good_a thing_n whereof_o it_o give_v evidence_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o first_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o all_o our_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o we_o reconcile_v unto_o god_n not_o by_o any_o satisfaction_n which_o ourselves_o have_v make_v or_o any_o worthiness_n in_o we_o for_o which_o god_n shall_v accept_v we_o above_o other_o but_o only_o out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o the_o alone_a merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o accept_v of_o we_o in_o the_o face_n of_o his_o best_a 17._o mat._n 3._o 17._o belove_a in_o who_o only_o he_o be_v well_o please_v upon_o which_o ground_n a_o good_a conscience_n give_v comfortable_a evidence_n not_o only_a when_o we_o please_v our_o self_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o in_o our_o cheerful_a obedience_n and_o best_a service_n which_o we_o perform_v to_o god_n but_o also_o when_o we_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n our_o slip_n fall_n and_o manifold_a fayling_n in_o our_o best_a action_n because_o it_o give_v evidence_n according_a to_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o christ_n merit_n and_o not_o upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v overthrow_v by_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o corruption_n and_o unworthiness_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n say_v that_o baptism_n do_v save_v we_o not_o the_o put_v away_o of_o the_o filth_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a 21._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 21._o conscience_n towards_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ._n which_o answer_n be_v nothing_o but_o this_o that_o when_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o law_n lay_v sin_n to_o our_o charge_n and_o require_v obedience_n the_o conscience_n give_v in_o evidence_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n have_v make_v full_a satisfaction_n and_o in_o our_o stead_n have_v do_v all_o which_o be_v require_v of_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v unto_o we_o our_o sanctification_n and_o as_o the_o conscience_n thus_o bear_v witness_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o reconciliation_n so_o also_o of_o our_o sanctification_n namely_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o be_v become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o not_o only_o deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o fin_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n power_n and_o dominion_n of_o it_o so_o that_o though_o it_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o a_o traitorous_a slave_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o reign_n and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o time_n past_a and_o though_o we_o be_v not_o whole_o free_v from_o all_o relic_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n nor_o can_v perform_v unto_o god_n that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o our_o conscience_n give_v in_o evidence_n with_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o part_n sanctify_v and_o shall_v in_o god_n good_a time_n have_v this_o work_n thorough_o perfect_v and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n we_o hate_v the_o evil_n we_o do_v and_o love_v the_o good_a we_o do_v not_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n even_o when_o we_o 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o be_v lead_v captive_a unto_o sin_n that_o we_o desire_v and_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o endeavour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n to_o have_v our_o desire_n satisfy_v and_o consequent_o that_o we_o perform_v that_o evangelicall_a obedience_n which_o god_n require_v and_o be_v through_o christ_n accept_v of_o he_o in_o which_o regard_n we_o may_v say_v with_o paul_n from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o effectual_a call_n that_o we_o have_v live_v with_o all_o good_a conscience_n until_o this_o day_n again_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v our_o warrant_n for_o all_o our_o action_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o what_o we_o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o have_v do_v and_o be_v about_o to_o do_v be_v command_v of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v comfort_v in_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v and_o encourage_v to_o proceed_v in_o well-doing_n because_o we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o though_o our_o action_n be_v imperfect_a in_o themselves_o yet_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o with_o upright_o heart_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o imperfection_n yea_o rather_o we_o shall_v find_v cause_n of_o rejoice_v and_o glory_v in_o they_o because_o be_v do_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n it_o will_v justify_v and_o give_v witness_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v also_o justify_v and_o approve_v of_o god_n and_o have_v both_o our_o person_n and_o work_n accept_v of_o he_o through_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n john_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o this_o 21._o 1._o job_n 3._o 21._o make_v the_o apostle_n paul_n most_o glad_o to_o glory_n in_o his_o infirmity_n which_o otherwise_o in_o themselves_o will_v have_v be_v a_o cause_n of_o grief_n and_o mourning_n and_o 9_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o conscience_n of_o his_o well-doing_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o imperfection_n even_o of_o his_o best_a action_n will_v have_v fill_v his_o face_n with_o blush_v and_o his_o heart_n with_o shame_n our_o rejoice_a say_v he_o be_v this_o the_o testimony_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o all_o estate_n bless_v moreover_o a_o good_a conscience_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v through_o christ_n in_o a_o happy_a and_o bless_a
of_o death_n as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o so_o do_v it_o purge_v it_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o conscience_n be_v thus_o purge_v then_o be_v they_o true_o pacify_v but_o if_o they_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o live_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o so_o purpose_n to_o do_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o testify_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n and_o have_v our_o part_n in_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n they_o be_v evil_a and_o lie_a conscience_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n express_o contrary_a to_o the_o 22._o esa_n 48._o 22._o testimony_n of_o god_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o have_v say_v that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n keep_v itself_o clear_a before_o god_n and_o man_n second_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o all_o care_n and_o circumspection_n to_o keep_v itself_o clear_a both_o before_o god_n and_o man_n before_o god_n from_o faultinesse_n and_o sin_n before_o man_n from_o offensivenesse_n and_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o herein_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o exercise_v himself_o to_o have_v always_o his_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n so_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o 4._o conscientia_fw-la necessaria_fw-la est_fw-la tibi_fw-la fama_fw-la proximo_fw-la tuo_fw-la qui_fw-la fidens_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la suae_fw-la negligit_fw-la famam_fw-la svam_fw-la crudelis_fw-la est_fw-la aug._n ad_fw-la fratr_n in_o eremo_fw-la serm._n 52._o pro._n 22._o 1._o eccles_n 7._o 1._o duo_o sunt_fw-la tibi_fw-la necessaria_fw-la conscientia_fw-la &_o fama_fw-la conscientia_fw-la propter_fw-la deum_fw-la fama_fw-la propter_fw-la proximum_fw-la ambros_n 1._o cor._n 4._o 3_o 4._o have_v god_n approbation_n with_o contempt_n of_o man_n when_o as_o they_o will_v lawful_o stand_v together_o for_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n in_o our_o neighbour_n when_o they_o give_v false_a testimony_n of_o we_o and_o a_o offence_n to_o they_o when_o we_o make_v they_o to_o stumble_v by_o our_o evil_a example_n draw_v they_o on_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o that_o evil_a the_o appearance_n whereof_o they_o see_v in_o we_o from_o both_o which_o christian_n charity_n shall_v restrain_v us._n yea_o it_o be_v hurtful_a also_o unto_o ourselves_o in_o lose_v our_o good_a name_n which_o be_v to_o be_v ptefer_v before_o riches_n and_o though_o we_o keep_v this_o precious_a ointment_n for_o our_o inward_a comfort_n yet_o we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o that_o beauty_n which_o it_o outward_o cause_v and_o the_o sweet_a odour_n of_o it_o at_o least_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o have_v it_o reflect_v upon_o we_o by_o other_o commendation_n much_o less_o do_v it_o rest_v content_v with_o man_n approbation_n when_o it_o be_v disallow_v of_o god_n for_o when_o they_o can_v say_v no_o evil_a of_o we_o nor_o we_o by_o ourselves_o yet_o be_v we_o not_o thereby_o justify_v see_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o judge_v we_o who_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o desire_v man_n approbation_n so_o only_o thus_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o will_v stand_v with_o god_n allowance_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o commend_v himself_o to_o every_o man_n conscience_n in_o 2._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 2._o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v then_o have_v we_o a_o sure_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n but_o if_o when_o we_o give_v just_a offence_n we_o justify_v ourselves_o by_o plead_v a_o good_a conscience_n and_o so_o say_v and_o think_v that_o we_o do_v not_o care_v what_o man_n say_v or_o conceive_v of_o our_o action_n or_o if_o like_o hypocrite_n we_o approve_v ourselves_o and_o our_o conscience_n to_o man_n by_o a_o fair_a show_n in_o our_o outward_a behaviour_n and_o neglect_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n secret_a corruption_n we_o discover_v a_o bad_a conscience_n and_o both_o sin_n against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n know_v itself_o to_o be_v so_o three_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n not_o to_o be_v doubtful_a and_o waver_a whether_o it_o be_v so_o or_o no_o but_o be_v so_o it_o know_v assure_o 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o that_o it_o be_v so_o and_o see_v itself_o by_o its_o own_o light_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o trust_v or_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n willing_a to_o live_v honest_o and_o this_o confidence_n of_o itself_o make_v it_o confident_a and_o courageous_a against_o all_o danger_n and_o bear_v witness_n to_o we_o that_o god_n be_v 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o with_o we_o it_o make_v we_o not_o to_o care_v great_o who_o oppose_v against_o us._n so_o the_o wiseman_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a man_n be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n because_o his_o conscience_n justify_v he_o do_v also_o bear_v witness_n that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o approve_v 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o of_o god_n and_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n be_v under_o his_o protection_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o preserve_v he_o against_o all_o evil_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o 21_o 1._o joh._n 3._o 19_o 20_o 21_o heart_n before_o he_o for_o if_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n neither_o do_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v always_o 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o in_o the_o faithful_a hinder_v but_o much_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v this_o confidence_n see_v it_o be_v not_o servile_a but_o filial_a and_o when_o we_o fear_v most_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n then_o be_v we_o most_o assure_v that_o we_o shall_v 34._o jer._n 31._o 33_o 34._o never_o depart_v from_o god_n nor_o he_o from_o we_o and_o so_o shall_v most_o firm_o stand_v through_o his_o power_n assist_v and_o uphold_v us._n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n make_v we_o merry_a and_o cheerful_a four_o it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o make_v those_o that_o have_v it_o merry_a cheerful_a and_o full_a of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a sauce_n which_o make_v all_o our_o meat_n delightful_a and_o whatsoever_o our_o cheer_n be_v good_a 17._o pro._n 15._o 15_o 17._o conscience_n if_o it_o be_v our_o companion_n will_v make_v it_o a_o feast_n and_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o such_o joy_n that_o a_o salad_n of_o cold_a herb_n shall_v be_v better_o unto_o we_o than_o a_o stall_v ox_n or_o the_o great_a dainty_n that_o wealth_n and_o wit_n can_v provide_v for_o wanton_a worldling_n it_o will_v make_v the_o hard_a lodging_n a_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o the_o poor_a cottage_n more_o pleasant_a than_o the_o most_o stately_a palace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v not_o this_o inmate_n to_o harbour_v with_o they_o it_o be_v like_o sugar_n sweet_a in_o itself_o and_o sweeten_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v mix_v with_o it_o and_o such_o a_o precious_a ointment_n that_o it_o perfume_v the_o whole_a house_n the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n be_v complete_a in_o itself_o and_o proceed_v from_o a_o inward_a cause_n as_o it_o be_v a_o live_a fountain_n that_o never_o fail_v it_o always_o last_v without_o any_o supply_n from_o the_o land-water_n of_o earthly_a prosperity_n wherein_o it_o far_o exceed_v the_o joy_n of_o worldling_n which_o arise_v from_o carnal_a comfort_n fail_v when_o they_o fail_v the_o ambitious_a man_n can_v rejoice_v but_o in_o his_o honour_n and_o if_o with_o haman_n he_o want_v cap_n and_o knee_n all_o his_o other_o comfort_n will_v not_o keep_v he_o from_o deep_a melancholy_n and_o discontent_n the_o covetous_a man_n can_v have_v any_o joy_n if_o he_o can_v have_v that_o riches_n not_o which_o he_o needs_o but_o which_o he_o desire_v and_o he_o that_o be_v voluptuous_a be_v as_o moody_a and_o melancholy_a in_o the_o want_n of_o music_n merry_a company_n and_o such_o like_a worldly_a delight_n as_o he_o be_v merry_a when_o he_o have_v they_o so_o that_o their_o joy_n like_o summer_n brook_n be_v not_o to_o be_v see_v or_o find_v no_o long_o than_o they_o be_v supply_v by_o the_o shower_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o he_o
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
thou_o vis_fw-la daquod_fw-la iubes_fw-la &_o iube_fw-la quod_fw-la vis_fw-la command_v and_o then_o command_v what_o thou_o will_v §._o sect._n 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v piety_n first_o because_o it_o be_v most_o excellent_a and_o thus_o we_o general_o see_v what_o piety_n be_v let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v brief_o of_o some_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v it_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n the_o first_o be_v that_o piety_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o it_o be_v most_o excellent_a and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o righteousness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o judgement_n which_o ought_v to_o esteem_v they_o above_o the_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n god_n himself_o unto_o who_o immediate_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v who_o infinite_o exceed_v man_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o be_v incomparable_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o those_o which_o be_v due_a to_o they_o in_o regard_n also_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n which_o ought_v to_o embrace_v with_o great_a love_n and_o desire_v those_o thing_n which_o our_o judgement_n do_v most_o high_o value_v and_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o endeavour_n and_o practice_n wherein_o we_o ought_v to_o give_v priority_n and_o precedency_n in_o regard_n of_o time_n and_o place_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n first_o seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n again_o 33._o mat._n 6._o 33._o christ_n call_v the_o first_o table_n injoin_v piety_n the_o great_a commandment_n 38._o mat._n 6._o 38._o unto_o which_o the_o second_o be_v like_a but_o not_o equal_a for_o piety_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o righteousness_n and_o the_o alone_a sure_a foundation_n upon_o which_o it_o stand_v which_o if_o it_o want_v or_o be_v build_v upon_o any_o other_o ground_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o a_o quagmire_n or_o the_o sand_n it_o will_v soon_o fall_v and_o come_v to_o ruin_n see_v the_o building_n can_v stand_v no_o long_o than_o it_o have_v a_o foundation_n to_o rest_v upon_o as_o we_o daily_o see_v in_o the_o moral_a and_o mere_a civil_a righteousness_n of_o worldling_n which_o rest_v upon_o their_o credit_n or_o profit_n or_o fear_v of_o humane_a law_n do_v last_v no_o long_o than_o they_o lust_v it_o be_v the_o heart_n and_o head_n of_o justice_n which_o give_v life_n heat_n and_o motion_n unto_o it_o without_o which_o it_o be_v but_o a_o dead_a trunk_n yea_o the_o very_a soul_n which_o do_v inform_v it_o without_o which_o it_o be_v but_o a_o loathsome_a carcase_n in_o god_n sight_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v more_o high_o to_o esteem_v and_o answerable_o with_o more_o care_n earnestness_n and_o delight_n to_o put_v in_o practice_n the_o duty_n of_o piety_n which_o concern_v god_n immediate_o than_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n which_o respect_n our_o neighbour_n as_o for_o example_n we_o must_v love_v and_o fear_n and_o obey_v god_n more_o than_o man_n and_o when_o both_o will_v not_o stand_v together_o we_o must_v neglect_v the_o one_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o other_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n who_o when_o man_n forbid_v that_o which_o god_n command_v obey_v he_o rather_o 29._o act._n 5._o 29._o than_o they_o but_o yet_o see_v all_o duty_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n be_v command_v of_o god_n and_o in_o that_o regard_n we_o ferue_v or_o disobey_v he_o mediate_o and_o indirect_o when_o we_o do_v or_o neglect_v the_o duty_n which_o concern_v they_o therefore_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n in_o our_o judgement_n affection_n and_o practice_n we_o be_v to_o observe_v a_o due_a proportion_n between_o they_o compare_v like_a with_o like_a the_o great_a with_o the_o great_a middle_a with_o middle_n and_o the_o least_o with_o the_o least_o neither_o be_v the_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n and_o mean_n of_o pious_a duty_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o main_a and_o substantial_a duty_n of_o righteousness_n as_o we_o see_v in_o god_n own_o choice_n who_o prefer_v mercy_n before_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n 33._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o esa_n 58._o 3_o 6._o mat._n 12._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n levit._fw-la 24._o 9_o exod._n 29._o 33._o mercy_n and_o love_n before_o a_o external_a fast_n or_o the_o outward_a rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n which_o be_v but_o a_o mean_n of_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o spiritual_a rest_v from_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o profit_n of_o piety_n the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o profit_n of_o piety_n which_o may_v much_o induce_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o it_o for_o if_o man_n heart_n be_v set_v chief_o upon_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o gain_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o inquire_v after_o it_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v many_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o if_o their_o affection_n and_o desire_n be_v inflame_v and_o enlarge_v according_a to_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o profit_n which_o they_o pursue_v then_o when_o our_o judgement_n be_v convince_v and_o persuade_v that_o there_o be_v most_o gain_n in_o godliness_n there_o be_v great_a reason_n why_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v set_v upon_o it_o as_o our_o chief_a treasure_n but_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o godliness_n be_v gain_v yea_o 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6._o great_a gain_n with_o contentation_n where_o he_o make_v not_o the_o gain_n of_o godliness_n to_o depend_v upon_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o contentment_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n in_o it_o unless_o we_o be_v content_v with_o it_o but_o that_o it_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o godliness_n to_o make_v we_o content_v with_o all_o estate_n and_o therefore_o not_o gain_v only_o if_o it_o be_v join_v with_o content_n but_o because_o it_o always_o bring_v with_o it_o contentation_n even_o as_o the_o sun_n be_v say_v to_o be_v comfortable_a not_o if_o it_o give_v light_a but_o because_o it_o give_v light_a it_o do_v bring_v we_o comfort_v with_o his_o beam_n and_o brightness_n now_o this_o profit_n of_o piety_n be_v incomparable_o great_a than_o the_o gain_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o this_o be_v profitable_a but_o for_o some_o purpose_n but_o the_o other_o for_o all_o thing_n that_o only_o for_o the_o present_a but_o this_o also_o for_o eternity_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n have_v promise_n of_o the_o life_n that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o now_o be_v and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v in_o this_o life_n it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n that_o we_o be_v his_o child_n and_o heir_n of_o his_o promise_n who_o be_v continual_o under_o his_o protection_n and_o thereby_o safe_a from_o all_o danger_n that_o though_o we_o have_v but_o little_a yet_o there_o be_v cause_n of_o great_a contentment_n see_v our_o small_a pittance_n be_v better_a than_o the_o riches_n of_o many_o wicked_a it_o be_v a_o pledge_n 16._o psal_n 37._o 16._o of_o god_n love_n and_o a_o earnest_a penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n that_o we_o be_v bless_v in_o all_o estate_n prosperity_n and_o adversity_n poverty_n and_o riches_n health_n and_o sickness_n life_n and_o death_n because_o god_n that_o love_v we_o will_v by_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n cause_v all_o thing_n to_o work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v also_o godliness_n will_v be_v most_o gainful_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a profit_n be_v utter_o cease_v and_o the_o glory_n and_o beauty_n of_o they_o wither_a and_o vanish_v out_o of_o sight_n then_o shall_v we_o find_v most_o profit_n in_o our_o piety_n and_o reap_v a_o joyful_a harvest_n of_o all_o our_o holy_a endeavour_n then_o shall_v we_o with_o confidence_n approach_v into_o god_n presence_n when_o as_o we_o expect_v that_o crown_n of_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v free_o promise_v to_o those_o who_o have_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o this_o life_n and_o have_v on_o this_o wedding_n garment_n we_o shall_v be_v admit_v into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o our_o head_n and_o husband_n jesus_n christ_n and_o there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o of_o that_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n whereas_o contrariwise_o all_o worldly_a thing_n without_o piety_n be_v unprofitable_a to_o all_o in_o many_o thing_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o many_o give_v
what_o can_v more_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o perform_v faithful_a service_n unto_o god_n then_o to_o be_v assure_v by_o his_o assistance_n of_o victory_n over_o all_o enemy_n strength_n in_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n safety_n in_o all_o danger_n and_o prosperous_a success_n and_o a_o happy_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o endeavour_n and_o thus_o moses_n exhort_v josua_n to_o resolution_n and_o courage_n because_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v with_o he_o he_o it_o be_v say_v he_o that_o do_v go_v before_o thou_o he_o will_v be_v with_o 8._o deut._n 31._o 8._o thou_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v thou_o neither_o forsake_v thou_o fear_v not_o neither_o be_v dismay_v four_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o lose_v the_o fruit_n &_o benefit_n of_o our_o labour_n whatsoever_o pain_n we_o take_v in_o god_n service_n for_o beside_o the_o present_a pay_n of_o temporal_a benefit_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o rich_a reward_n of_o eternal_a and_o heavenly_a 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rest_n of_o god_n people_n who_o enter_v 31._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 12_o 14_o &_o 34._o 31._o into_o a_o covenant_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o their_o father_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n yea_o if_o need_n be_v we_o must_v confirm_v this_o covenant_n not_o only_o by_o solemn_a protestation_n but_o by_o a_o inviolable_a oath_n as_o they_o do_v at_o that_o time_n and_o the_o prophet_n david_n long_o before_o they_o i_o have_v swear_v say_v 106._o psal_n 119._o 106._o he_o and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n cap._n four_o of_o trust_n affiance_n and_o hope_v in_o god_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o affiance_n in_o god_n &_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o it_o the_o special_a duty_n whereby_o we_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n be_v either_o principal_a or_o those_o which_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o depend_v upon_o 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so_o jeremie_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o 7._o jer._n 17._o 7._o the_o lord_n and_o who_o hope_n the_o lord_n be_v and_o the_o psalmist_n o_o trust_n and_o see_v that_o 8._o psal_n 34_o 8._o the_o lord_n be_v good_a bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o thus_o we_o must_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o good_a and_o the_o avoid_v of_o all_o evil_a unto_o the_o former_a david_n exhort_v commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n 5._o psal_n 37._o 5._o trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v and_o of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v he_o for_o our_o example_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n and_o my_o salvation_n who_o shall_v i_o fear_v 1._o psal_n 27._o 1._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o
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arise_v from_o love_n be_v joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n when_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o love_v he_o again_o taste_v for_o the_o present_a how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v exceed_o delight_v and_o even_o glory_n in_o the_o assurance_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n belove_v and_o as_o the_o more_o excellent_a any_o thing_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n the_o more_o our_o love_n exceed_v so_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n such_o also_o be_v our_o joy_n when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o and_o therefore_o needs_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n because_o our_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v proportion_v to_o his_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n and_o our_o joy_n to_o our_o love_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o divine_a 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ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v 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that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n 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the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n whereby_o we_o serve_v he_o mediate_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o because_o in_o do_v they_o we_o obey_v he_o whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v no_o time_n nor_o any_o action_n of_o our_o life_n exempt_v from_o god_n service_n see_v he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o law_n to_o serve_v for_o our_o direction_n at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n final_o the_o word_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o we_o direction_n and_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o frame_v our_o whole_a life_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o calling_n as_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n father_n and_o 1._o jos_n 1._o 8._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 1._o child_n magistrate_n and_o people_n domestical_a and_o political_a towards_o god_n themselves_o and_o one_o another_o and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n for_o the_o well_o beginning_n continue_v and_o end_v of_o it_o and_o of_o all_o state_n and_o condition_n whether_o we_o be_v merry_a and_o cheerful_a or_o sad_a and_o sorrowful_a in_o sickness_n or_o in_o health_n in_o poor_a or_o rich_a estate_n prosperity_n or_o adversity_n to_o 15._o jam._n 5._o 13._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o jam._n 1._o 15._o luk._n 9_o 23._o deut._n 4._o 30._o psal_n 50._o 15._o show_v unto_o we_o that_o there_o be_v no_o time_n or_o state_n wherein_o any_o man_n be_v leave_v to_o his_o own_o liberty_n to_o live_v as_o he_o listen_v but_o that_o continual_o and_o in_o all_o condition_n every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o conform_v his_o life_n in_o every_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n to_o which_o end_n we_o be_v enjoin_v at_o all_o time_n to_o meditate_v and_o speak_v of_o god_n law_n and_o commandment_n to_o have_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n to_o teach_v they_o unto_o our_o child_n at_o home_o and_o abroad_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o and_o at_o our_o rise_n up_o and_o to_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o our_o 8._o deut._n 6._o 8._o hand_n and_z as_o frontlet_n between_o our_o eye_n and_o so_o the_o wiseman_n command_v that_o we_o bind_v they_o continual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o tie_v they_o about_o 22._o pro._n 6._o 21_o 22._o our_o neck_n because_o when_o we_o go_v it_o shall_v lead_v we_o when_o we_o sleep_v it_o shall_v keep_v we_o and_o when_o we_o awake_v it_o shall_v talk_v with_o we_o the_o law_n be_v such_o a_o lamp_n and_o light_n as_o be_v sufficient_a to_o guide_v and_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n 105._o psal_n 119._o 105._o §._o sect._n 3_o diverse_a reason_n prove_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o this_o daily_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o in_o every_o particular_a action_n of_o they_o may_v be_v enforce_v with_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v and_o redeem_v and_o do_v continual_o preserve_v we_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o whole_a life_n in_o his_o service_n by_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o not_o some_o part_n only_o reserve_v the_o rest_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o satisfy_n of_o our_o carnal_a lust_n second_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o continual_a wage_n of_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n for_o the_o present_a and_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o everlasting_a reward_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v do_v our_o own_o will_n and_o work_n much_o less_o of_o his_o profess_a enemy_n but_o that_o we_o approve_v ourselves_o and_o our_o service_n unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o this_o rich_a wage_n and_o chief_o respect_v his_o glory_n in_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v either_o in_o his_o immediate_a service_n or_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o our_o own_o person_n see_v we_o be_v buy_v at_o a_o high_a 1._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o rom._n 12._o 1._o price_n that_o we_o may_v no_o long_o be_v our_o own_o but_o he_o and_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o offer_v unto_o he_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v three_o see_v it_o be_v the_o best_a wisdom_n to_o employ_v all_o and_o every_o of_o our_o action_n to_o the_o best_a purpose_n and_o no_o time_n be_v so_o well_o employ_v as_o in_o god_n service_n whether_o we_o respect_v god_n our_o chief_a goodness_n to_o who_o glory_n all_o 10._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o shall_v tend_v as_o unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n or_o our_o own_o salvation_n which_o by_o this_o and_o no_o other_o mean_n can_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o great_a folly_n to_o spend_v our_o life_n or_o any_o part_n of_o they_o in_o vain_a to_o no_o purpose_n or_o 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in_o we_o by_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o feed_v on_o this_o spiritual_a manna_n unless_o we_o daily_o exercise_v they_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o best_a mean_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n in_o health_n when_o they_o be_v well_o so_o also_o to_o recover_v they_o when_o through_o surfeit_n in_o sin_n it_o decline_v and_o be_v impair_v whereas_o if_o we_o have_v only_o some_o general_a purpose_n of_o live_v christianly_o or_o perform_v these_o duty_n but_o by_o fit_n and_o start_n we_o shall_v easy_o fall_v into_o spiritual_a consumption_n of_o grace_n and_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o sin_n before_o we_o be_v aware_a and_o when_o they_o have_v by_o neglect_n and_o customable_a continue_v in_o they_o take_v fast_o hold_v of_o we_o we_o shall_v either_o not_o recover_v or_o at_o least_o with_o great_a difficulty_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o many_o and_o great_a danger_n which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o daily_a exercise_n five_o we_o may_v be_v move_v to_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a exercise_n by_o consideration_n of_o the_o many_o and_o great_a danger_n which_o do_v accompany_v the_o neglect_n of_o it_o first_o because_o we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o his_o grace_n when_o as_o we_o be_v secure_a &_o slothful_a in_o the_o exercise_n of_o they_o for_o he_o give_v unto_o we_o these_o spiritual_a talent_n not_o that_o we_o shall_v wasteful_o misspend_v they_o or_o idle_o tie_v they_o up_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o napkin_n and_o cast_v they_o in_o a_o corner_n where_o they_o do_v no_o good_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o employ_v improove_v they_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o master_n and_o good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o fellow-servant_n which_o when_o we_o neglect_v to_o do_v he_o will_v take_v they_o from_o we_o and_o give_v they_o unto_o other_o who_o will_v use_v they_o to_o more_o purpose_n and_o profit_n and_o thus_o david_n grow_v secure_a and_o beginning_n through_o sloth_n to_o 2._o 2._o sam._n 11._o 2._o remit_v something_o of_o his_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o which_o he_o have_v be_v former_o zealous_a be_v leave_v unto_o himself_o to_o fall_v into_o tentation_n god_n withdraw_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o be_v overtake_v of_o foul_a and_o gross_a sin_n second_o without_o this_o daily_a exercise_n we_o shall_v soon_o fall_v off_o from_o all_o power_n of_o godliness_n and_o grow_v by_o degree_n from_o bad_a to_o worse_o till_o there_o be_v no_o print_n of_o goodness_n remain_v in_o us._n for_o our_o course_n and_o proceed_n in_o piety_n be_v no_o natural_a motion_n but_o against_o the_o current_n and_o
be_v thereby_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n our_o supreme_a judge_n accuse_v &_o condemn_v our_o heart_n may_v be_v smite_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o and_o affect_v with_o a_o loathe_n and_o mislike_n of_o our_o former_a evil_a proceed_n according_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o faithful_a foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n then_o 31._o ezech._n 36._o 31._o shall_v you_o say_v he_o remember_v your_o former_a evil_a way_n and_o your_o do_n that_o be_v not_o good_a and_o shall_v loathe_v yourselves_o in_o your_o own_o sight_n for_o your_o iniquity_n and_o for_o your_o abomination_n the_o neglect_n of_o which_o duty_n be_v reprove_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n i_o hearken_v and_o hear_v but_o they_o speak_v not_o aright_o 6._o jer._n 8._o 6._o no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v every_o one_o turn_v to_o his_o course_n as_o the_o horse_n rush_v into_o the_o battle_n second_o humiliation_n be_v here_o also_o require_v in_o which_o diverse_a thing_n ought_v to_o concur_v first_o when_o we_o have_v call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o set_v they_o in_o order_n before_o we_o we_o must_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o have_v melt_v relent_a break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o spirit_n which_o will_v true_o mourn_v with_o bitter_a grief_n because_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n especial_o in_o give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o he_o upon_o which_o consideration_n we_o must_v look_v upon_o he_o who_o we_o 12._o zach._n 10._o 12._o have_v pierce_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first_o bear_v we_o must_v not_o slight_a over_o our_o sorrow_n but_o labour_n with_o peter_n to_o weep_v bitter_o and_o 6._o mat._n 26_o 75._o 1._o sam._n 7._o 6._o with_o the_o israelite_n to_o pour_v forth_o our_o melt_a soul_n before_o god_n like_a water_n draw_v out_o of_o a_o well_o and_o final_o with_o david_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o bring_v our_o mourning_n for_o sin_n into_o daily_a practice_n every_o night_n say_v he_o 19_o psal_n 6._o 6._o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o make_v i_o my_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o i_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n and_o if_o through_o the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o can_v thus_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v grieve_v because_o we_o can_v be_v no_o more_o grieve_v and_o lament_v the_o hardness_n of_o our_o heart_n because_o we_o can_v no_o more_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a then_o will_v it_o move_v we_o to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o grief_n for_o sin_n may_v be_v increase_v as_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o innumerable_a multitude_n and_o the_o grievous_a heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o manifold_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n the_o majesty_n power_n and_o greatness_n the_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o against_o who_o we_o have_v commit_v they_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n who_o have_v provoke_v to_o wrath_n so_o infinite_a a_o majesty_n the_o small_a and_o contemptible_a inducement_n which_o have_v allure_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o offend_v so_o merciful_a a_o father_n even_o the_o base_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n our_o continue_v in_o these_o sin_n without_o repentance_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o so_o manifold_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n as_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n admonition_n instruction_n reprehension_n the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o spirit_n check_v we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o incite_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n his_o promise_n allure_a we_o to_o serve_v he_o his_o threaten_n terrify_n we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o offend_v he_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n encourage_v we_o to_o all_o good_a his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n discourage_v and_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o evil_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o which_o help_v and_o mean_n we_o have_v impenitent_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o any_o reformation_n our_o dishonour_n of_o god_n hereby_o who_o have_v be_v so_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a unto_o we_o and_o abuse_v of_o his_o mercy_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n which_o shall_v have_v lead_v we_o to_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 5._o repentance_n our_o pearcing_n wound_v and_o as_o it_o be_v crucify_a afresh_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o our_o vex_v and_o grieve_v of_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v sanctify_v by_o 19_o ephe._n 4._o 30._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 19_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n which_o he_o have_v suggest_v unto_o we_o and_o by_o dull_v and_o dead_v his_o gift_n and_o grace_n in_o us._n second_o we_o must_v be_v much_o displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v so_o many_o way_n displease_v god_n by_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v inflame_v with_o a_o godly_a anger_n against_o our_o flesh_n and_o sinful_a lust_n which_o have_v cause_v we_o to_o break_v out_o into_o all_o these_o impiety_n the_o which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o our_o readiness_n to_o be_v revenge_v of_o they_o by_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v three_o we_o must_v have_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o confusion_n and_o astonishment_n and_o our_o face_n fill_v and_o discolour_v with_o shame_n and_o blush_a that_o we_o have_v thus_o many_o way_n show_v ourselves_o so_o unkind_a and_o ungrateful_a to_o so_o good_a a_o god_n and_o when_o we_o see_v that_o god_n remember_v his_o covenant_n to_o establish_v and_o make_v it_o good_a to_o such_o unworthy_a wretch_n we_o with_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n repent_v of_o our_o sin_n must_v remember_v our_o former_a 15._o ezech._n 16._o 61._o jer._n 6._o 15._o wicked_a way_n and_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v in_o the_o fight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n final_o we_o must_v in_o the_o former_a consideration_n cast_v away_o all_o pride_n carnal_a love_n and_o selfe-conceitednesse_a of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v down_o in_o the_o apprehension_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n confess_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n 17._o gen._n 18._o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o job_n 17._o 41._o job_n 42._o 6._o psal_n 51._o 17._o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o say_v with_o job_n unto_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o he_o we_o must_v abhor_v ourselves_o and_o unfeigned_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n the_o fruit_n of_o which_o humiliation_n we_o shall_v find_v inestimable_a for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o offer_v unto_o god_n a_o sacrifice_n which_o he_o most_o delight_v in_o and_o make_v he_o hereby_o propitious_a and_o gracious_a yea_o to_o dwell_v with_o we_o and_o to_o replenish_v and_o cheer_v our_o heart_n with_o our_o sweet_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o he_o in_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o save_v 18._o psal_n 34._o 18._o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n own_o speech_n by_o his_o prophet_n thus_o say_v the_o high_a and_o lofty_a one_o that_o inhabit_v eternity_n who_o name_n be_v holy_a 2._o esa_n 57_o 15._o &_o 6._o 2._o i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o the_o heart_n of_o contrite_a one_o we_o shall_v bring_v ourselves_o within_o the_o compass_n of_o christ_n call_n and_o interest_n ourselves_o unto_o his_o gracious_a promise_n of_o ease_v we_o of_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o cure_v we_o of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a sickness_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n for_o he_o come_v to_o be_v the_o physician_n not_o of_o the_o whole_a but_o of_o the_o 13._o mat._n 11._o 28._o &_o 9_o 13._o sick_a and_o to_o call_v not_o those_o who_o have_v no_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o such_o as_o labour_v and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v not_o the_o righteous_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o
conceit_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v make_v ourselves_o fit_a hearer_n of_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o entitle_v ourselves_o to_o all_o the_o gracious_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v &_o apply_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o i_o because_o he_o 18._o esa_n 61._o 1_o 2_o 3_o luke_n 4._o 18._o have_v anoint_v i_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o meek_a he_o have_v send_v i_o to_o bind_v up_o and_o heal_v the_o brokenhearted_a to_o preach_v liberty_n and_o deliverance_n to_o captive_n and_o recover_v of_o sight_n to_o the_o blind_a to_o set_v at_o liberty_n they_o that_o be_v bruise_v to_o comfort_v they_o that_o mourn_v give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n and_o the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n and_o the_o garment_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n moreover_o by_o this_o humiliation_n we_o may_v come_v to_o the_o assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o pray_v seek_v god_n 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o face_n and_o turn_v from_o our_o wicked_a way_n then_o will_v the_o lord_n hear_v from_o heaven_n and_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o heal_v our_o plague_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o manasses_n one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n that_o ever_o live_v who_o humble_v himself_o great_o before_o the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n and_o seek_v 12._o 2._o chro._n 33._o 12._o and_o sue_v unto_o he_o for_o pardon_n the_o lord_n be_v entreat_v of_o he_o and_o hear_v his_o supplication_n final_o if_o we_o thus_o daily_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v to_o lift_v we_o up_o and_o exalt_v we_o to_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o 4._o jam._n 4._o 6._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o luke_n 1._o 53._o matth._n 5._o 3_o 4._o save_a grace_n to_o fill_v and_o replenish_v our_o empty_a soul_n with_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o cheer_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o to_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o eternal_a fruition_n of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o three_o unto_o this_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n be_v require_v a_o humble_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o must_v be_v of_o unknown_a sin_n general_o 5._o psal_n 19_o 13._o psal_n 51._o 4_o 5._o of_o know_a sin_n particular_o with_o the_o aggravation_n of_o they_o by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n especial_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o lay_v opne_a the_o root_n and_o fountain_n of_o they_o our_o original_a corruption_n from_o which_o they_o have_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o then_o the_o curse_a fruit_n and_o filthy_a stream_n that_o have_v issue_v from_o they_o but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v in_o this_o our_o confession_n those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v most_o offend_v and_o dishonour_v god_n nor_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v late_o and_o since_o the_o last_o time_n of_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o withal_o we_o must_v judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o 5._o gen._n 32._o 10._o ezra_n 9_o 6_o 7._o dan._n 9_o 4_o 5._o as_o unworthy_a by_o reason_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o most_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n come_v into_o god_n presence_n as_o benhadad_n follower_n before_o ahab_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o if_o we_o have_v our_o desert_n death_n and_o condemnation_n be_v due_a unto_o us._n 32._o 1._o king_n 20._o 31._o psal_n 51._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o and_o this_o we_o must_v do_v to_o justify_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n in_o give_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n and_o that_o thus_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v we_o to_o stay_v here_o under_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n but_o to_o flee_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n beg_v mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n for_o his_o own_o name_n sake_n for_o his_o truth_n sake_n in_o his_o covenant_n and_o gracious_a promise_n and_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n his_o merit_n satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n perform_v for_o us._n the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o which_o humble_a confession_n be_v the_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n ground_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n for_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a 9_o 1._o john_n 1._o 9_o to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n and_o again_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o he_o that_o confess_v 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n both_o which_o we_o see_v verify_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o whilst_o he_o conceal_v his_o sin_n find_v the_o hand_n of_o god_n 13._o psal_n 32._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 2_o sam._n 12._o 13._o heavy_a upon_o he_o which_o vex_v his_o very_a bone_n and_o make_v he_o roar_v in_o sense_n of_o pain_n but_o when_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o sin_n the_o lord_n forgive_v he_o all_o his_o iniquity_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o detestation_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n four_o there_o be_v require_v hereunto_o a_o hearty_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n against_o god_n infinite_a majesty_n and_o supreme_a justice_n and_o that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n be_v so_o contrary_a unto_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a nature_n nothing_o so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o he_o as_o appeareth_z by_o his_o most_o just_a severity_n in_o punish_v of_o it_o with_o most_o sharp_a and_o grievous_a punishment_n for_o though_o our_o first_o parent_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n be_v his_o most_o excellent_a and_o best_a belove_a creature_n yet_o for_o one_o transgression_n he_o reject_v they_o and_o punish_v not_o only_o they_o but_o also_o all_o their_o posterity_n with_o temporal_a punishment_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n though_o the_o world_n and_o the_o creature_n therein_o be_v his_o excellent_a workmanship_n yet_o when_o it_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n it_o be_v with_o all_o its_o inhabitant_n save_v those_o which_o be_v reserve_v in_o the_o ark_n destroy_v with_o a_o universal_a deluge_n for_o sin_n he_o consume_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n and_o reject_v the_o whole_a nation_n of_o his_o belove_a israel_n from_o be_v his_o people_n yea_o when_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n bear_v our_o sin_n as_o our_o surety_n he_o spare_v he_o not_o but_o cause_v he_o in_o his_o body_n to_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o full_a viol_n of_o his_o wrath_n till_o his_o justice_n by_o his_o all-sufficient_a suffering_n be_v full_o satisfy_v the_o which_o consideration_n must_v make_v we_o daily_o to_o renew_v our_o hatred_n against_o all_o our_o sin_n which_o god_n so_o mortal_o hate_v and_o especial_o those_o which_o cleave_v fast_o to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o unto_o which_o we_o be_v most_o incline_v because_o by_o they_o we_o do_v most_o often_o displease_v and_o dishonour_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n and_o to_o proclaim_v continual_a war_n against_o they_o that_o we_o may_v vanquish_v and_o subdue_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v they_o and_o serious_o to_o resolve_v with_o our_o self_n that_o we_o will_v upon_o no_o condition_n live_v any_o long_o in_o they_o but_o renounce_v and_o forsake_v they_o with_o our_o uttermost_a endeavour_n how_o pleasant_a and_o profitable_a soever_o they_o have_v former_o seem_v to_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o fear_n and_o care_n that_o we_o be_v not_o circumvent_v with_o sin_n five_o in_o consideration_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o the_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o must_v daily_o and_o continual_o fear_v that_o we_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n nor_o 20._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o rom._n 11._o 20._o catch_v in_o these_o snare_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o ought_v just_o to_o be_v so_o odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o we_o and_o have_v our_o heart_n take_v up_o with_o fervent_a and_o zealous_a desire_n to_o preserve_v our_o soul_n
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o other_o condition_n second_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o live_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n 4._o hab_z 2._o 4._o mat._n 4._o 4._o which_o be_v principal_o sustain_v by_o god_n and_o hold_v dependency_n not_o on_o earthly_a thing_n but_o chief_o on_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n which_o can_v never_o fail_v and_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n subiect_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o regiment_n and_o government_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o live_v yet_o not_o i_o but_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o the_o life_n which_o i_o now_o live_v in_o the_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o flesh_n i_o live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o which_o life_n of_o grace_n certain_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n three_o hereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n shall_v be_v voluntary_o subject_v to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o be_v daily_o in_o covenant_n with_o god_n we_o shall_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o spirit_n assist_v we_o keep_v all_o our_o faculty_n and_o function_n sense_n and_o action_n in_o covenant_n with_o 1._o job_n 31._o 1._o we_o that_o they_o shall_v in_o all_o thing_n obey_v he_o and_o do_v nothing_o which_o be_v displease_v unto_o he_o four_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n daily_o we_o shall_v with_o it_o renew_v all_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n which_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o depend_v upon_o it_o and_o by_o water_v the_o root_n give_v virtue_n and_o vigour_n unto_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o fruit_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o whereas_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v spend_v all_o our_o labour_n in_o vain_a if_o neglect_v faith_n we_o use_v all_o diligence_n and_o endeavour_n to_o increase_v in_o love_n patience_n hope_v or_o any_o other_o grace_n or_o to_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
commandment_n and_o jehoshaphat_n be_v commend_v because_o he_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o his_o father_n and_o walk_v in_o his_o commandment_n which_o duty_n if_o 4._o 2._o chro._n 17._o 4._o we_o join_v together_o we_o shall_v be_v bless_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n and_o that_o seek_v he_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n 2._o psal_n 119._o 2._o §._o sect._n 8_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v to_o have_v and_o hold_v god_n grace_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n final_o to_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o seek_v to_o have_v and_o to_o hold_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n desire_v nothing_o more_o in_o 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o the_o world_n then_o to_o have_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o countenance_n continual_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o to_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o sweet_a and_o vital_a influence_n of_o his_o favour_n warm_v our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o in_o he_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v and_o if_o he_o gracious_o behold_v we_o with_o the_o benign_a aspect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n we_o live_v and_o flourish_v but_o if_o he_o do_v turn_v away_o his_o face_n we_o be_v trouble_v and_o if_o he_o but_o blow_v upon_o we_o with_o the_o 30._o ps_n 104._o 29_o 30._o breath_n of_o his_o displeasure_n our_o breath_n will_v fail_v and_o die_v we_o shall_v return_v to_o our_o dust_n he_o be_v the_o life-giving_a planet_n and_o sun_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o joy_n who_o by_o the_o beam_n and_o influence_n of_o his_o favour_n both_o give_v we_o life_n and_o preserve_v we_o in_o our_o well-being_n and_o therefore_o as_o the_o inferior_a creature_n be_v much_o indammage_v when_o in_o the_o eclipse_n of_o the_o sun_n they_o be_v for_o a_o short_a time_n deprive_v of_o its_o presence_n and_o vital_a influence_n so_o can_v our_o soul_n but_o receive_v much_o hurt_n and_o spiritual_a detriment_n if_o the_o beam_n of_o god_n favour_n be_v for_o the_o short_a moment_n eclipse_v from_o us._n hereof_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v exhort_v to_o seek_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o face_n because_o in_o he_o our_o 4._o psal_n 105._o 4._o life_n and_o strength_n virtue_n and_o vigour_n chief_o consist_v seek_v the_o lord_n and_o 4._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o psal_n 106._o 4._o his_o strength_n seek_v his_o face_n evermore_o and_o therefore_o no_o soon_o be_v david_n move_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n but_o present_o he_o undertake_v it_o as_o be_v above_o all_o other_o thing_n most_o pleasant_a and_o profitable_a when_o thou_o say_v 8._o psal_n 27._o 8._o say_v he_o seek_v you_o my_o face_n my_o heart_n say_v unto_o thou_o thy_o face_n lord_n will_v i_o 9_o verse_n 9_o seek_v and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o if_o the_o lord_n do_v never_o so_o little_o estrange_v himself_o he_o do_v so_o earnest_o pray_v that_o he_o will_v not_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o he_o and_o cry_v out_o as_o a_o man_n utter_o forlorn_v and_o forsake_v of_o all_o hope_n and_o comfort_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o far_o 1._o psal_n 22._o 1._o from_o help_v i_o and_o from_o the_o word_n of_o my_o roar_n and_o contrariwise_o when_o he_o enjoy_v god_n face_n and_o favour_n he_o think_v himself_o much_o more_o happy_a then_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o all_o earthly_a blessing_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n 7._o psal_n 4._o 6_o 7._o upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o wine_n increase_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v preserve_v and_o assure_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o face_n favour_n and_o love_a countenance_n of_o god_n be_v daily_o to_o strive_v and_o labour_v after_o great_a perfection_n in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o to_o know_v he_o more_o perfect_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o more_o assure_o to_o love_v he_o more_o entire_o to_o fear_v he_o more_o reverent_o to_o trust_v in_o he_o more_o firm_o to_o hope_v in_o he_o more_o cheerful_o and_o patient_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o more_o devout_o and_o fervent_o to_o hear_v his_o word_n more_o attentive_o and_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n more_o sincere_o and_o diligent_o than_o we_o do_v the_o day_n before_o and_o if_o we_o thus_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o shall_v be_v sure_a of_o his_o favour_n and_o notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n he_o will_v shine_v upon_o we_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n and_o gracious_o accept_v and_o be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o in_o the_o face_n of_o his_o belove_a and_o our_o 17._o mat._n 3._o 17._o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o right_a manner_n of_o seek_v god_n so_o as_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o find_v he_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o arise_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v god_n first_o and_o principal_o seasonable_o and_o constant_o and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v to_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n daily_o the_o second_o point_n propound_v be_v the_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o manner_n how_o he_o be_v to_o be_v thus_o seek_v of_o us._n in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o seek_v he_o right_o according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o word_n wherein_o be_v require_v first_o that_o we_o seek_v god_n first_o and_o principal_o that_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n more_o high_o esteem_v he_o in_o our_o judgement_n more_o often_o think_v on_o he_o in_o our_o meditation_n more_o fervent_o cleave_v unto_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n will_n and_o affection_n more_o diligent_o seek_v his_o grace_n and_o favour_n in_o all_o our_o action_n than_o the_o great_a excellency_n 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they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o seek_v he_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o will_v not_o let_v any_o good_a thing_n be_v want_v unto_o they_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o righteousness_n from_o the_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o 21._o psal_n 34._o 10._o psal_n 24._o 4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 31._o 21._o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o their_o work_n be_v preserve_v from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a for_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o for_o good_a that_o seek_v 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o he_o but_o his_o power_n and_o his_o wrath_n be_v against_o all_o they_o that_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o not_o forsake_v they_o but_o will_v hide_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o anger_n they_o shall_v 3._o zeph._n 2._o 3._o receive_v spiritual_a growth_n in_o all_o grace_n through_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o brightness_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o 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god_n so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v with_o david_n i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o i_o round_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o about_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o no_o evil_n for_o thou_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n they_o comfort_v i_o god_n 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v not_o we_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o great_a garboil_n of_o worldly_a trouble_n they_o may_v say_v with_o he_o i_o will_v both_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v for_o thou_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o lord_n only_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o shall_v above_o all_o other_o have_v continual_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v all_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o rejoice_v &_o be_v glad_a in_o thou_o and_o let_v all_o such_o as_o love_v 4._o psal_n 70._o 4._o thy_o salvation_n say_v continual_o let_v god_n be_v magnify_v and_o again_o glory_n you_o in_o his_o holy_a name_n let_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o rejoice_v that_o seek_v the_o lord_n they_o shall_v 12._o psal_n 105._o 3._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o lead_v a_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n when_o as_o they_o be_v always_o take_v up_o in_o these_o pious_a exercise_n and_o attain_v daily_o unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n yea_o they_o shall_v have_v not_o only_a abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o spiritual_a good_a in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o they_o that_o seek_v god_n now_o shall_v then_o perfect_o find_v he_o and_o with_o he_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n david_n they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n be_v bless_v for_o 6._o john_n 17._o 3._o psal_n 16._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 2._o amos_n 5._o 4_o 6._o they_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v our_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n final_o the_o evil_n and_o mischief_n be_v manifold_a which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n for_o god_n power_n and_o wrath_n be_v against_o they_o to_o 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o bring_v upon_o they_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o neglect_n he_o will_v withdraw_v from_o such_o his_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o by_o grievous_a affliction_n enforce_v upon_o they_o this_o duty_n which_o they_o will_v not_o do_v cheerful_o and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n according_a to_o that_o in_o hosea_n i_o will_v go_v and_o return_v to_o my_o place_n till_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n and_o seek_v my_o face_n in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v 15._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o seek_v i_o early_o they_o shall_v not_o prosper_v in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v 21._o jer._n 10._o 21._o in_o hand_n as_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o brutish_a pastor_n of_o judah_n and_o as_o the_o flower_n and_o plant_n can_v thrive_v and_o flourish_v which_o enjoy_v not_o the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o much_o less_o shall_v they_o prosper_v
and_o grow_v in_o grace_n or_o goodness_n who_o neglect_v to_o seek_v god_n and_o so_o deprive_v themselves_o of_o the_o comfortable_a beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n final_o the_o lord_n have_v threaten_v to_o stretch_v out_o his_o hand_n and_o take_v vengeance_n on_o they_o 6._o zeph._n 1._o 6._o that_o have_v not_o seek_v the_o lord_n nor_o inquire_v for_o he_o yea_o that_o he_o will_v laugh_v at_o their_o destruction_n and_o delight_v himself_o in_o their_o punishment_n as_o he_o intimate_v by_o compare_v the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n to_o a_o day_n of_o solemn_a sacrifice_n unto_o which_o he_o invit_v his_o guest_n that_o they_o may_v be_v spectator_n of_o these_o fearful_a example_n and_o glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o fight_v he_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o christian_n armour_n which_o we_o must_v put_v on_o daily_o and_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n we_o have_v entreat_v the_o more_o large_o of_o that_o main_a duty_n of_o seek_v god_n as_o be_v not_o only_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_n of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o daily_a exercise_n but_o even_o the_o root_n and_o fountain_n sum_n and_o substance_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o in_o which_o they_o be_v comprise_v in_o which_o respect_n the_o other_o that_o remain_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o may_v be_v pass_v over_o with_o great_a brevity_n as_o be_v all_o but_o special_a branch_n of_o the_o former_a duty_n and_o stream_n that_o will_v ready_o &_o natural_o flow_v from_o that_o fountain_n the_o three_o main_a duty_n then_o in_o this_o daily_a exercise_n be_v that_o we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v that_o we_o look_v continual_o unto_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v thorough_o furnish_v and_o as_o it_o be_v arm_v at_o all_o point_n with_o the_o main_a 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make_v unto_o those_o who_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o fight_v until_o they_o overcome_v without_o which_o we_o shall_v soon_o be_v weary_v and_o faint_a in_o the_o way_n see_v it_o be_v rough_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o full_a of_o the_o thorn_n and_o brier_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n the_o four_o piece_n of_o the_o christian_a armour_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o also_o we_o must_v daily_o put_v on_o apply_v afresh_o unto_o ourselves_o god_n mercy_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o satisfaction_n and_o obedience_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n whereby_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n we_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o resist_v all_o satan_n tentation_n and_o to_o quench_v and_o beat_v back_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a one_o so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o wound_v or_o do_v we_o any_o harm_n the_o five_o piece_n which_o we_o must_v daily_o put_v on_o be_v the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n that_o be_v we_o must_v continual_o renew_v 8._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o and_o revive_v our_o hope_n and_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o with_o patience_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n which_o by_o faith_n we_o believe_v and_o apprehend_v and_o this_o will_v notable_o encourage_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o irksome_a and_o tedious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o we_o have_v daily_o a_o eye_n to_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o to_o endure_v any_o hard_a measure_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o drink_v the_o deep_a draught_n in_o the_o cup_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n for_o god_n sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n 17._o act._n 28._o 10._o rom._n 8_o 18_o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o we_o profess_v when_o as_o we_o assure_o hope_v that_o the_o great_a cross_n and_o calamity_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveil_v because_o they_o be_v light_n and_o momentanie_n but_o the_o crown_n of_o happiness_n which_o they_o help_v to_o set_v upon_o our_o head_n most_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a the_o six_o and_o last_o piece_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v right_o manage_v be_v sufficient_a to_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o offend_v and_o drive_v back_o the_o enemy_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o use_v no_o other_o weapon_n to_o vanquish_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tenon_n we_o must_v therefore_o daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o will_v serve_v as_o a_o light_n to_o guide_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n as_o a_o goad_n in_o our_o side_n if_o we_o be_v sluggish_a as_o cordial_a water_n if_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v with_o feebleness_n and_o as_o a_o two-handed_a sword_n to_o defend_v we_o against_o all_o enemy_n who_o assault_v we_o in_o the_o way_n and_o labour_n to_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o conversation_n and_o this_o armour_n we_o must_v put_v on_o not_o piecemeal_o but_o complete_a and_o in_o all_o the_o part_n we_o must_v not_o put_v on_o some_o part_n only_o and_o let_v other_o piece_n of_o it_o lie_v by_o but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v we_o must_v put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n 13._o ephe._n 6._o 13._o of_o god_n for_o if_o any_o part_n be_v want_v we_o shall_v lie_v open_a to_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n neither_o must_v we_o put_v it_o one_o day_n on_o and_o leave_v it_o off_o another_o but_o we_o must_v put_v it_o on_o daily_o see_v we_o be_v continual_o assault_v and_o have_v no_o one_o day_n of_o truce_n till_o by_o death_n we_o have_v get_v a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n it_o must_v not_o like_a armour_n in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n lie_v by_o or_o hang_v rust_v upon_o the_o wall_n but_o we_o must_v always_o keep_v it_o bright_a and_o furbish_a fit_a for_o daily_a use_n &_o fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o both_o day_n and_o night_n sleep_v and_o wake_v see_v we_o be_v continual_o in_o the_o battle_n encounter_v at_o all_o time_n and_o even_o every_o hour_n with_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o must_v continual_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v 18._o ephe._n 6._o 18._o that_o we_o be_v not_o through_o our_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n surprise_v at_o unaware_o and_o because_o it_o be_v not_o armour_n of_o our_o own_o make_n and_o provide_v but_o of_o god_n own_o workmanship_n and_o of_o his_o free_a gift_n whereof_o it_o be_v call_v the_o armour_n of_o god_n and_o see_v
salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o either_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a edification_n by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n reprehension_n 29._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o counsel_n or_o comfort_n or_o to_o his_o temporal_a good_a in_o his_o worldly_a affair_n and_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n be_v further_v when_o unto_o these_o former_a we_o add_v such_o speech_n as_o more_o proper_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o good_a as_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o increase_n of_o any_o other_o save_v grace_n as_o when_o we_o mutual_o inform_v one_o another_o and_o stir_v up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o by_o holy_a conference_n or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o temporal_a estate_n as_o about_o the_o ordinary_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o earthly_a affair_n in_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o rule_v our_o tongue_n and_o order_v our_o speech_n in_o this_o holy_a manner_n abstain_v from_o all_o light_n and_o vain_a word_n frivolous_a and_o unprofitable_a discourse_n and_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o and_o benefit_n one_o another_o especial_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n &_o therefore_o they_o who_o neglect_v these_o and_o direct_v their_o speech_n to_o contrary_a end_n do_v most_o fearful_o abuse_v this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o thereby_o just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o and_o be_v a_o earwitness_n of_o all_o our_o speech_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o blush_v for_o shame_n to_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o his_o hear_n which_o we_o will_v not_o utter_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o grave_n wise_a and_o religious_a superior_a three_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o fearful_a say_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o every_o idle_a word_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v either_o 37._o mat._n 12._o 36_o 37._o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o vain_o and_o causeless_o increase_v our_o account_n not_o only_o by_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a but_o rot_a and_o unsavourie_a speech_n nor_o use_v this_o wind_n of_o word_n as_o bellows_n to_o kindle_v against_o ourselves_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n wrath_n here_o and_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n let_v we_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n take_v heed_n 1._o psal_n 39_o 1._o to_o our_o way_n that_o we_o offend_v not_o with_o our_o tongue_n and_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o unruly_a evil_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n compare_v it_o like_o a_o headstrong_a 4._o jam._n 3._o 3_o 4._o horse_n that_o will_v stand_v on_o no_o ground_n let_v we_o break_v it_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o curb_v it_o in_o with_o the_o bridle_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rush_v into_o any_o unprofitable_a &_o wicked_a speech_n and_o because_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o force_n and_o skill_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n tame_v this_o wild_a and_o unruly_a beast_n but_o that_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o utter_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o useless_a or_o hurtful_a and_o sinful_a let_v we_o often_o desire_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n rule_n and_o order_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o of_o our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n final_o our_o daily_a care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v right_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o in_o leave_v undo_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o that_o whether_o they_o respect_v god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o time_n and_o strength_n must_v be_v spend_v either_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o temperance_n sobriety_n and_o holiness_n towards_o ourselves_o either_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v and_o enable_v unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v 1._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o ephe._n 4._o 1._o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n edify_v our_o brethren_n by_o our_o good_a example_n make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n adorn_v our_o profession_n gain_v other_o to_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o by_o our_o fruitfulness_n of_o obedience_n obtain_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n and_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n that_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o furnish_v with_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a affection_n and_o our_o tongue_n exercise_v in_o christian_a communication_n and_o speech_n savour_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n by_o practise_v what_o we_o think_v and_o speak_v in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n nor_o that_o we_o mortify_v sin_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o outward_a man_n and_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n sinful_a thought_n and_o desire_n or_o break_v out_o into_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a speech_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o stay_v here_o and_o not_o produce_v it_o into_o act_n which_o be_v to_o give_v this_o curse_a birth_n full_a growth_n and_o strength_n and_o to_o consummate_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o full_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n 15._o jam._n 1._o 14_o 15._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o perform_v be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o resign_v our_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o providence_n without_o murmur_v or_o repine_v be_v content_v with_o whatsoever_o he_o send_v and_o to_o endure_v what_o he_o inflict_v not_o only_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v learn_v in_o all_o estate_n to_o be_v content_a so_o that_o he_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o abound_v full_a and_o hungry_a yea_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 12._o phil._n 4._o 11._o 12._o to_o the_o attain_n of_o which_o contentation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o infinite_a 32._o matth._n 6._o 32._o in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o that_o he_o will_v do_v that_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v most_o profitable_a especial_o for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o his_o providence_n he_o rule_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o most_o wise_o and_o powerful_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o that_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o do_v thereby_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a final_o we_o be_v to_o remember_v
without_o which_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n hereby_o it_o manifest_o appear_v that_o our_o prayer_n also_o ought_v to_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_a three_o we_o be_v daily_o and_o continual_o subject_a to_o innumerable_a danger_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o may_v befall_v we_o in_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o estate_n and_o it_o be_v god_n only_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n that_o can_v both_o preserve_v we_o from_o they_o and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o they_o the_o which_o we_o can_v expect_v unless_o we_o serve_v his_o providence_n by_o use_v this_o mean_n of_o prayer_n whereby_o only_o his_o gracious_a help_n and_o assistance_n 7._o mat._n 7._o 7._o be_v obtain_v and_o therefore_o our_o continual_a danger_n need_v continual_a preservation_n from_o they_o commend_v unto_o we_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o our_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n final_o the_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v continual_o assault_v we_o with_o their_o tentation_n that_o overcome_v they_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o destruction_n and_o prayer_n be_v the_o chief_a mean_n both_o of_o buckle_v unto_o we_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o stand_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o of_o obtain_v the_o help_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o alone_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v and_o therefore_o as_o we_o be_v continual_o tempt_v to_o one_o sin_n or_o other_o so_o must_v we_o continual_o pray_v for_o grace_n to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v pray_v always_o with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n 18._o ephes_n 6._o 18._o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n etc._n etc._n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o how_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o to_o pray_v daily_o &_o continual_o by_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o petition_n unto_o god_n so_o also_o by_o thanksgiving_n return_v thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o receive_v at_o his_o hand_n unto_o which_o duty_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n by_o he_o therefore_o let_v we_o offer_v the_o 25._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o heb._n 13._o 15._o ro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 7._o 25._o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o name_n second_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o a_o right_a manner_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v do_v first_o not_o only_o in_o outward_a profession_n with_o the_o lip_n but_o also_o inward_o with_o the_o soul_n with_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o &_o 104._o 1._o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n first_o in_o our_o understanding_n we_o be_v to_o take_v notice_n and_o right_o to_o conceive_v of_o god_n benefit_n not_o only_o in_o some_o generality_n but_o also_o of_o those_o particular_a blessing_n which_o we_o daily_a and_o continual_o receive_v from_o he_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v ungrateful_a through_o ignorance_n and_o heedlessness_n but_o have_v thankful_a mind_n and_o so_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v sing_v praise_n with_o understanding_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o know_v god_n 7._o psal_n 47._o 7._o benefit_n and_o blessing_n but_o also_o acknowledge_v they_o to_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a which_o we_o 16._o jam._n 1._o 17._o habac._n 1._o 16._o either_o present_o enjoy_v or_o hope_v for_o in_o time_n to_o come_v give_v he_o the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o gift_n and_o not_o attribute_v they_o to_o secondary_a cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o be_v only_o his_o instrument_n by_o which_o he_o conser_v these_o gift_n upon_o us._n in_o our_o judgement_n we_o must_v right_o value_v and_o high_o esteem_v of_o god_n benefit_n as_o well_o when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o as_o before_o we_o have_v they_o or_o when_o they_o be_v take_v from_o we_o not_o extenuate_v but_o rather_o amplisy_v his_o gift_n to_o the_o advance_v of_o his_o glory_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o thankfulness_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 6._o in_o our_o memory_n we_o must_v thankful_o retain_v the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o we_o may_v continual_o 14._o deut._n 6._o 11_o 12._o &_o 8._o 14._o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o they_o esteem_v it_o one_o of_o the_o worst_a kind_n of_o ungratitude_n to_o forget_v our_o benefactor_n or_o the_o gift_n and_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v from_o he_o and_o this_o god_n often_o impose_v upon_o his_o people_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o forget_v he_o nor_o his_o blessing_n and_o 2._o psal_n 103._o 2._o david_n upon_o his_o own_o soul_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o 12._o ps_n 9_o 1._o &_o 138._o 1._o &_o 86._o 12._o benefit_n but_o above_o all_o we_o must_v be_v thankful_a unto_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n with_o my_o whole_a 7._o psal_n 119._o 7._o heart_n or_o if_o we_o fail_v herein_o of_o that_o perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o do_v it_o in_o uprightness_n and_o integrity_n which_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n unto_o which_o thankfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v require_v first_o that_o it_o be_v do_v in_o humility_n give_v god_n the_o whole_a praise_n of_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o his_o own_o work_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o glory_n and_o greatness_n his_o goodness_n and_o graciousnesse_n who_o dain_v and_o vouchsafe_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n to_o respect_v we_o who_o be_v dust_n and_o ash_n base_a and_o contemptible_a sinful_a and_o miserable_a 16._o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o and_o be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o deserve_v the_o least_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n that_o we_o have_v just_o merit_v the_o great_a of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n second_o we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n with_o all_o due_a reverence_n in_o respect_n of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v a_o singular_a privilege_n that_o so_o mighty_a a_o king_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v receive_v any_o thing_n at_o our_o hand_n three_o we_o must_v perform_v it_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n rejoice_v much_o in_o that_o he_o give_v we_o not_o only_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o duty_n but_o heart_n also_o to_o do_v it_o in_o some_o poor_a and_o weak_a measure_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o after_o this_o manner_n must_v we_o show_v our_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o object_n of_o our_o thanksgiving_n or_o the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o give_v thanks_n 20._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o ephes_n 5._o 20._o be_v all_o thing_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n and_o again_o give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v we_o must_v give_v thanks_n for_o all_o good_a thing_n which_o be_v so_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n or_o which_o through_o god_n wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n be_v make_v so_o unto_o we_o for_o positive_a good_a thing_n as_o all_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a or_o privative_a when_o god_n in_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n free_v we_o from_o those_o evil_n of_o punishment_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v or_o at_o least_o do_v not_o inflict_v they_o in_o that_o measure_n and_o degree_n which_o he_o may_v just_o impose_v upon_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o church_n in_o her_o great_a affliction_n 22._o jam._n 3._o 22._o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v and_o do_v also_o turn_v these_o light_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o momentany_a affliction_n to_o our_o good_a as_o the_o mortification_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v
and_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n towards_o he_o if_o iniquity_n be_v in_o our_o 14._o job_n 11._o 13_o 14._o hand_n we_o must_v put_v it_o away_o and_o not_o let_v wickedness_n dwell_v in_o our_o tabernacle_n for_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wash_v and_o make_v we_o clean_o and_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o do_n but_o come_v before_o he_o defile_v in_o our_o sin_n then_o though_o we_o spread_v forth_o our_o hand_n 16._o esa_n 1._o 15_o 16._o god_n will_v hide_v his_o eye_n from_o we_o and_o when_o we_o make_v many_o prayer_n he_o will_v not_o hear_v cap._n xiiii_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v require_v as_o essential_a unto_o prayer_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o truth_n with_o attention_n and_o not_o with_o wander_a thought_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o action_n many_o thing_n be_v require_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o substance_n and_o circumstance_n of_o the_o former_a 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 14._o jam._n 4._o 3._o sort_n be_v the_o essential_o of_o prayer_n as_o 1._o in_o general_a that_o it_o be_v according_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n for_o if_o we_o frame_v not_o our_o prayer_n according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o shall_v go_v awry_o and_o ask_v amiss_o obtain_v nothing_o more_o especial_o there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o worship_v god_n internal_o with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o external_o with_o our_o body_n and_o that_o we_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n unto_o he_o in_o our_o prayer_n as_o hannah_n 41._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 15._o psalm_n 25._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 41._o do_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n and_o with_o the_o afflict_a church_n let_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o our_o hand_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o heaven_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n 13._o joh._n 4._o 24._o prou._n 23._o 26._o jer._n 29._o 13._o and_o above_o all_o other_o service_n he_o require_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n see_v all_o other_o without_o it_o be_v but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n neither_o can_v we_o hope_v to_o obtain_v any_o thing_n at_o god_n hand_n unless_o our_o prayer_n proceed_v from_o sincere_a and_o upright_a heart_n see_v he_o have_v limit_v his_o promise_n of_o hear_v only_o to_o such_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v heed_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o god_n that_o our_o prayer_n be_v in_o truth_n and_o not_o only_o the_o word_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o do_v with_o like_a care_n avoid_v pray_v with_o a_o lie_a tongue_n and_o deceitful_a lip_n when_o as_o we_o 7._o psal_n 17._o 1._o and_o 119._o 7._o ask_v those_o thing_n with_o our_o mouth_n which_o we_o desire_v not_o in_o our_o heart_n like_o those_o hypocritical_a israelite_n of_o who_o the_o lord_n complain_v that_o they_o have_v speak_v lie_v against_o he_o not_o cry_v unto_o he_o with_o their_o heart_n when_o 14._o hos_fw-la 7._o 13_o 14._o they_o howl_v upon_o their_o bed_n second_o pray_v with_o wander_a thought_n have_v when_o we_o direct_v our_o speech_n in_o prayer_n unto_o god_n our_o mind_n and_o heart_n rove_a about_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o our_o earthly_a affair_n without_o either_o respect_n to_o god_n presence_n or_o the_o suit_n that_o we_o have_v in_o hand_n for_o this_o be_v a_o gross_a abuse_n of_o god_n majesty_n which_o we_o be_v ashamed_a to_o offer_v to_o our_o superior_n yea_o even_o to_o our_o equal_n speak_v unto_o they_o and_o yet_o not_o mind_v what_o we_o say_v it_o discover_v great_a irreverence_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n who_o behold_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o heart_n see_v how_o far_o they_o and_o our_o tongue_n be_v one_o from_o another_o it_o argue_v great_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o as_o we_o thus_o approach_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o offer_v unto_o he_o such_o heartless_a sacrifice_n not_o fear_v that_o dreadful_a speech_n seal_v and_o confirm_v by_o such_o a_o terrible_a example_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v sanctify_v and_o glorify_v in_o they_o that_o come_v nigh_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n or_o in_o his_o 3._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2_o 3._o judgement_n it_o make_v prayer_n to_o be_v no_o prayer_n but_o lip-labour_n and_o the_o wind_n of_o word_n which_o be_v not_o the_o language_n of_o the_o mouth_n but_o the_o speech_n of_o the_o heart_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o spend_v our_o labour_n in_o vain_a when_o as_o we_o mind_n not_o what_o we_o say_v for_o how_o shall_v god_n vouchsafe_v to_o understand_v our_o suit_n when_o as_o we_o ourselves_o will_v take_v no_o notice_n of_o they_o or_o how_o shall_v he_o give_v we_o his_o rich_a grace_n of_o great_a value_n when_o as_o we_o so_o mean_o esteem_v they_o that_o we_o can_v cold_o and_o careless_o ask_v they_o at_o his_o hand_n and_o not_o think_v they_o worthy_a the_o mind_v and_o affect_v in_o our_o soul_n and_o heart_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v with_o all_o diligence_n banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o wander_a thought_n and_o the_o mean_n hereof_o and_o yet_o see_v through_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n we_o be_v even_o at_o our_o best_a apt_a to_o fall_v into_o this_o foul_a infirmity_n let_v we_o with_o 11._o jer._n â—2_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o all_o care_n and_o diligence_n look_v to_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o perform_v this_o duty_n and_o earnest_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o tie_v they_o fast_o unto_o himself_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n slip_v aside_o and_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o if_o we_o find_v our_o sinful_a flesh_n so_o sluggish_a and_o secure_a so_o worldly_a and_o earthly-minded_n that_o it_o dull_v our_o devotion_n and_o steal_v and_o carry_v every_o hand_n while_n our_o heart_n away_o after_o thing_n impertinent_a if_o not_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a i_o think_v it_o a_o good_a course_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n to_o repeat_v that_o again_o in_o which_o we_o be_v distract_v labour_v in_o our_o repetition_n to_o call_v our_o heart_n back_o to_o join_v with_o our_o voice_n see_v hereof_o come_v a_o double_a benefit_n first_o that_o we_o shall_v have_v our_o suit_n more_o powerful_o offer_v unto_o god_n when_o as_o they_o be_v propound_v in_o this_o hearty_a manner_n and_o second_o hereby_o we_o shall_v tame_v the_o flesh_n and_o make_v it_o not_o so_o eager_a to_o interrupt_v we_o in_o these_o holy_a duty_n when_o as_o the_o spiritual_a part_n impose_v upon_o it_o this_o punishment_n by_o way_n of_o revenge_n for_o its_o sloth_n and_o worldliness_n to_o make_v it_o to_o continue_v so_o much_o the_o long_o at_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o natural_o it_o be_v so_o backward_o and_o averse_a and_o not_o to_o feed_v itself_o upon_o any_o worldly_a thought_n wherein_o it_o whole_o delight_v till_o it_o have_v first_o wait_v on_o the_o spirit_n and_o suffer_v it_o without_o interruption_n to_o refresh_v itself_o with_o this_o heavenly_a breakfast_n let_v we_o meditate_v also_o on_o that_o glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o look_v not_o so_o much_o to_o the_o phrase_n of_o our_o word_n and_o the_o well-running_a stile_n of_o our_o speech_n as_o to_o the_o discourse_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o heart_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o distraction_n and_o senseless_a rave_n and_o roving_n from_o the_o matter_n one_o while_o speak_v to_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o same_o breath_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o sentence_n break_v off_o and_o speak_v to_o the_o world_n jumble_v and_o confuse_o mingle_v thing_n spiritual_a and_o carnal_a heavenly_a and_o earthly_a holy_a and_o profane_a how_o can_v it_o be_v but_o ugly_a and_o misshapen_v in_o his_o sight_n be_v like_o anticke-worke_n consist_v of_o monstrous_a composition_n wherein_o the_o body_n of_o a_o bird_n and_o the_o tail_n of_o a_o serpent_n the_o face_n and_o forepart_n of_o a_o man_n and_o the_o hind-part_n and_o leg_n of_o a_o beast_n or_o the_o tail_n of_o a_o fish_n be_v join_v together_o let_v we_o think_v upon_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o in_o our_o prayer_n we_o desire_v of_o god_n and_o how_o infinite_o they_o excel_v those_o worldly_a vanity_n which_o satan_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n do_v cast_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o distract_v we_o in_o our_o suit_n unto_o who_o suggestion_n it_o be_v no_o less_o folly_n to_o listen_v then_o
have_v betimes_o perform_v this_o duty_n private_o by_o themselves_o cap._n xvii_o of_o sing_v psalm_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n in_o the_o family_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o sing_n of_o psalm_n be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o practise_v by_o the_o faithful_a unto_o prayer_n we_o adjoine_v that_o holy_a exercise_n of_o sing_v psalm_n in_o the_o family_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o practice_n next_o in_o order_n according_a to_o ordinary_a use_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o sever_v it_o from_o the_o former_a see_v it_o be_v a_o religious_a duty_n and_o like_v unto_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o we_o praise_v god_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o thanks_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o though_o it_o be_v not_o tie_v unto_o any_o part_n of_o the_o day_n nor_o yet_o every_o day_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o though_o in_o no_o family_n it_o be_v always_o alike_o seasonable_a as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o mourning_n for_o some_o private_a or_o public_a calamity_n but_o in_o the_o time_n of_o rejoice_v when_o we_o have_v occasion_n to_o praise_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n confer_v on_o we_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v be_v any_o man_n among_o 13._o jam._n 5._o 13._o you_o afflict_v let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n and_o though_o in_o some_o family_n it_o can_v seldom_o be_v do_v for_o want_v of_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n unless_o it_o be_v on_o the_o sabbath_n and_o in_o some_o place_n not_o then_o for_o want_v of_o convenient_a company_n to_o join_v together_o yet_o where_o it_o may_v convenient_o be_v perform_v in_o respect_n of_o company_n leisure_n and_o other_o occasion_n it_o be_v a_o excellent_a duty_n which_o be_v no_o way_n to_o be_v neglect_v for_o first_o it_o be_v enjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o prophet_n david_n in_o many_o place_n exhort_v to_o it_o o_o come_v say_v he_o let_v we_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n to_o the_o 2._o psal_n 95_o 1_o 2._o rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n let_v we_o come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o thanksgiving_n and_o 2._o psal_n 100_o 1_o 2._o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o he_o with_o psalm_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o you_o land_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o gladness_n come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o sing_v sing_v aloud_o unto_o god_n our_o strength_n make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n 10._o psal_n 81._o 3._o &_o 47._o 6._o &_o 68_o 4._o esa_n 42._o 10._o sing_v unto_o he_o a_o new_a song_n play_v skilful_o with_o a_o loud_a noise_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n and_o his_o praise_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o jeremy_n sing_v you_o unto_o the_o lord_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v deliver_v the_o 13._o jer._n 20._o 13._o soul_n of_o the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o evil_a doer_n the_o apostle_n paul_n likewise_o exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a 13._o eph._n 5._o 19_o jam._n 5._o 13._o song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n example_n for_o our_o imitation_n in_o the_o time_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o the_o pure_a age_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o be_v complain_v on_o to_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n for_o their_o diligent_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n day_n and_o night_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o his_o last_o supper_n be_v say_v with_o his_o disciple_n to_o have_v conclude_v that_o holy_a action_n with_o sing_v of_o a_o psalm_n which_o example_n that_o we_o may_v imitate_v let_v we_o further_o consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o rouse_v up_o our_o drowsy_a and_o dead_a heart_n and_o by_o the_o sweet_a melody_n affect_v our_o outward_a sense_n to_o ravish_v they_o with_o joyful_a delight_n and_o make_v they_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o elizeus_fw-la be_v to_o prophecy_n and_o find_v his_o spirit_n dull_v with_o the_o unpleasing_a presence_n of_o the_o idolatrous_a king_n who_o together_o 15._o 2._o king_n 3._o 15._o with_o jehosaphat_n be_v to_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o good_a endeavour_n desire_v a_o musician_n to_o play_v before_o he_o to_o stir_v up_o his_o heart_n unto_o the_o more_o cheerful_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n second_o it_o be_v a_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o singular_a mean_n to_o glorify_v he_o when_o as_o our_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whoso_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o the_o which_o in_o the_o 23._o psal_n 50._o 23._o same_o psalm_n he_o prefer_v before_o oblation_n and_o burn_a sacrifice_n final_o 3._o verse_n 13._o 14._o apoc._n 5._o 9_o &_o 14._o 3._o it_o be_v a_o heavenly_a exercise_n of_o the_o glorify_a saint_n which_o we_o shall_v perform_v with_o they_o in_o that_o place_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o take_v delight_n in_o it_o whilst_o we_o live_v in_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 2_o how_o we_o may_v sing_v psalm_n in_o a_o right_a manner_n now_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v this_o in_o a_o acceptable_a manner_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v do_v with_o our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o tongue_n and_o lip_n and_o first_o with_o our_o mind_n both_o understanding_n what_o we_o sing_v so_o as_o we_o may_v say_v with_o the_o apostle_n i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o spirit_n and_o i_o will_v sing_v with_o the_o understanding_n also_o and_o apply_v our_o mind_n unto_o it_o with_o due_a attention_n &_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v carry_v with_o wander_a thought_n second_o we_o must_v sing_v with_o our_o heart_n also_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n sing_v 19_o eph._n 5._o 19_o and_o make_v melody_n in_o your_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n which_o elsewhere_o he_o call_v sing_v with_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o which_o david_n practise_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o say_v he_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o this_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o 138._o psal_n 138._o do_v apply_v and_o fit_v they_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o put_v on_o the_o same_o affection_n which_o david_n have_v in_o pen_v they_o as_o humility_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n fervency_n of_o desire_n in_o petition_n and_o suit_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n assent_n and_o belief_n in_o prophecy_n and_o prediction_n teachablenesse_n and_o willingness_n to_o learn_v in_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n readiness_n to_o obey_v in_o commandment_n and_o exhortation_n etc._n etc._n and_o at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n reverence_n of_o god_n majesty_n in_o who_o presence_n we_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o apply_v his_o imprecation_n which_o be_v utter_v by_o a_o prophetical_a spirit_n against_o those_o who_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n to_o god_n as_o well_o as_o david_n against_o our_o private_a enemy_n with_o a_o revengeful_a desire_n that_o those_o evil_n may_v befall_v they_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o but_o we_o must_v either_o make_v use_n of_o they_o for_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n or_o if_o we_o apply_v they_o it_o must_v not_o be_v against_o particular_a person_n but_o against_o all_o those_o whatsoever_o who_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v desperate_a enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o church_n second_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o do_v not_o make_v it_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n sing_v psalm_n for_o recreation_n only_o and_o as_o we_o do_v other_o song_n for_o mere_a pleasure_n and_o sensual_a delight_n but_o we_o must_v perform_v it_o as_o a_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o strive_v in_o it_o to_o please_v he_o rather_o than_o ourselves_o we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o delight_v the_o ear_n and_o affect_v the_o heart_n with_o the_o air_n music_n and_o sweetness_n of_o the_o tune_n but_o that_o there_o be_v a_o harmony_n between_o it_o and_o the_o voice_n we_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n which_o if_o it_o be_v want_v our_o best_a music_n as_o one_o say_v be_v no_o 33._o aug._n confess_v lib._n 10._o cap_n 33._o more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n than_o the_o bark_n of_o dog_n the_o low_v
lord_n keep_v the_o city_n the_o watchman_n wake_v but_o in_o vain_a it_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o we_o to_o rise_v early_o to_o sit_v up_o late_o and_o to_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o sorrow_n not_o afford_v ourselves_o a_o good_a meal_n meat_n out_o of_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o become_v rich_a for_o if_o we_o neglect_v god_n service_n the_o lord_n will_v blow_v upon_o our_o labour_n and_o then_o though_o we_o sow_v much_o we_o shall_v bring_v in_o little_a we_o shall_v 9_o hag._n 1._o 6_o 9_o eat_v but_o not_o have_v enough_o we_o shall_v drink_v but_o not_o be_v satisfy_v clothe_v ourselves_o and_o not_o be_v warm_a and_o earn_v wage_n for_o our_o work_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v the_o rich_a but_o put_v it_o all_o into_o a_o bag_n with_o hole_n or_o if_o our_o labour_n prosper_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o worldly_a wealth_n yet_o god_n blessing_n be_v want_v it_o shall_v do_v we_o more_o hurt_n than_o good_a bring_v with_o it_o no_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n but_o cark_n care_n fear_v and_o grief_n whereas_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n make_v rich_a and_o he_o add_v no_o sorrow_n with_o it_o as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v 22._o pro._n 10._o 22._o and_o if_o we_o thus_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o desire_v by_o prayer_n his_o blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o yield_v he_o praise_v when_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o give_v it_o then_o shall_v we_o therein_o do_v service_n unto_o god_n though_o our_o condition_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o vocation_n be_v never_o so_o mean_a and_o base_a as_o well_o as_o in_o hear_v the_o word_n or_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n or_o in_o perform_v the_o most_o excellent_a duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v see_v though_o they_o differ_v in_o the_o matter_n yet_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o and_o so_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v prosper_v we_o in_o they_o and_o give_v they_o such_o good_a success_n in_o this_o world_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o spiritual_a good_a but_o also_o will_v rich_o reward_v they_o among_o other_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n with_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o which_o argument_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o persuade_v servant_n to_o walk_v faithful_o in_o their_o call_n obey_v their_o master_n according_a to_o 24._o col._n 3._o 23_o 24._o the_o flesh_n and_o herein_o perform_v their_o duty_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n know_v that_o of_o the_o lord_n they_o shall_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o inheritance_n because_o in_o serve_v their_o master_n they_o serve_v he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o virtue_n which_o must_v accompany_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n the_o next_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o virtue_n which_o ought_v to_o accompany_v we_o in_o the_o right_n and_o religious_a performance_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n for_o howsoever_o all_o virtue_n and_o grace_n be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o person_n that_o must_v thus_o walk_v acceptable_o before_o god_n and_o scarce_o any_o can_v be_v want_v to_o the_o well-performing_a of_o any_o good_a action_n yet_o there_o be_v some_o which_o more_o special_o and_o proper_o belong_v to_o these_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o do_v so_o immediate_o concern_v they_o that_o they_o can_v in_o no_o good_a sort_n be_v do_v of_o we_o unless_o in_o some_o measure_n we_o be_v qualify_v with_o they_o as_o first_o knowledge_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v enable_v to_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a right_a and_o wrong_n which_o must_v be_v our_o light_n to_o guide_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o our_o loade-starre_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o course_n which_o if_o it_o be_v want_v we_o shall_v walk_v in_o darkness_n and_o be_v apt_a to_o fall_v into_o many_o error_n second_o affiance_n in_o god_n whereby_o we_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o his_o promise_n and_o providence_n in_o the_o use_n of_o lawful_a mean_n the_o which_o the_o psalmist_n require_v of_o we_o commit_v thy_o way_n say_v he_o unto_o the_o lord_n trust_v also_o in_o he_o and_o 5._o psal_n 37._o 5._o he_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v the_o which_o we_o may_v more_o easy_o do_v if_o we_o right_o consider_v our_o saviour_n argument_n which_o he_o use_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n for_o if_o the_o lord_n take_v care_n to_o feed_v the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n which_o take_v no_o care_n for_o themselves_o and_o clothe_v the_o lily_n of_o the_o field_n which_o neither_o toil_n nor_o spin_v how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o provide_v for_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a who_o rest_n upon_o he_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o lawful_a course_n and_o take_v moderate_a care_n and_o 28._o mat._n 6._o 25_o 28._o convenient_a pain_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n which_o affiance_n if_o it_o be_v want_v we_o shall_v be_v subject_a to_o innumerable_a discouragement_n macerate_v ourselves_o with_o cark_n care_n and_o rush_n upon_o all_o occasion_n into_o the_o use_n of_o unlawful_a mean_n when_o lawful_a be_v want_v thereby_o shift_v for_o ourselves_o because_o we_o have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v provide_v for_o us._n three_o we_o must_v be_v accompany_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o willing_a with_o the_o apostle_n to_o live_v honest_o we_o must_v with_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o he_o keep_v it_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o have_v always_o in_o our_o company_n this_o monitour_n 18._o heb._n 13._o 18._o and_o judge_n it_o will_v notable_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o secret_a sin_n and_o crafty_a conveyance_n whereby_o we_o be_v natural_o apt_a to_o wrong_v our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o may_v benefit_v ourselves_o from_o all_o halt_a dissemble_a and_o double_a deal_n when_o as_o it_o may_v be_v so_o cunning_o and_o close_o carry_v that_o respect_n of_o our_o credit_n worldly_a shame_n nor_o legal_a punishment_n be_v no_o sufficient_a bond_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o they_o and_o from_o sloth_n and_o unfaithfulnesse_n in_o perform_v our_o duty_n when_o no_o eye_n of_o man_n can_v take_v notice_n of_o it_o four_o we_o must_v have_v contentation_n for_o our_o companion_n whereby_o we_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n content_v with_o god_n good_a pleasure_n and_o think_v that_o estate_n and_o condition_n best_o for_o we_o in_o which_o he_o have_v place_v we_o give_v indifferent_a welcome_n to_o prosperity_n or_o adversity_n poverty_n or_o riches_n gain_n or_o loss_n because_o they_o be_v messenger_n alike_o of_o his_o send_n and_o though_o some_o more_o than_o other_o do_v in_o rough_a term_n deliver_v his_o message_n yet_o when_o we_o do_v entertain_v they_o aright_o they_o all_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o love_n as_o be_v mean_n to_o further_a our_o salvation_n and_o of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o have_v learned_a 12._o phil._n 4._o 12._o both_o how_o to_o be_v abase_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v to_o be_v full_a and_o to_o be_v hungry_a to_o exceed_v and_o suffer_v want_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o attain_v then_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v discontent_v with_o the_o baseness_n of_o our_o calling_n nor_o envy_v other_o their_o great_a preferment_n their_o less_a labour_n and_o more_o gain_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v set_v upon_o the_o rack_n of_o ambition_n aspire_v daily_o after_o high_a dignity_n see_v the_o place_n in_o which_o we_o be_v be_v of_o god_n appoint_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o us._n neither_o can_v any_o calling_n be_v think_v too_o base_a for_o we_o wherein_o acceptable_a service_n may_v be_v offer_v unto_o god_n yea_o wherein_o he_o join_v with_o we_o as_o our_o helper_n and_o assistant_n and_o reward_v the_o pain_n which_o we_o take_v in_o they_o with_o no_o less_o wage_n than_o a_o heavenly_a inheritance_n we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v from_o that_o deadly_a dropsy_n of_o unsatiable_a avarice_n for_o our_o conversation_n may_v be_v without_o 6._o heb._n 13._o 5._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 6._o covetousness_n if_o we_o come_v to_o think_v godliness_n the_o great_a gain_n and_o can_v be_v content_a with_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o have_v and_o consequent_o we_o shall_v walk_v honest_o in_o our_o calling_n when_o be_v content_v with_o our_o estate_n and_o condition_n we_o will_v use_v no_o indirect_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n nor_o fraudulent_a violent_a or_o unjust_a course_n to_o enrich_v ourselves_o with_o other_o man_n good_n and_o go_v on_o in_o our_o duty_n with_o much_o comfort_n and_o inward_a peace_n when_o
absence_n of_o inferior_a mean_n five_o we_o must_v be_v frequent_a &_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n and_o last_o when_o we_o be_v free_v from_o any_o affliction_n we_o must_v be_v thankful_a and_o render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o thus_o with_o as_o much_o brevity_n as_o i_o can_v i_o have_v set_v down_o how_o we_o be_v to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o affliction_n if_o any_o need_n or_o desire_v to_o have_v these_o head_n &_o main_a point_n more_o full_o and_o large_o handle_v i_o refer_v they_o to_o the_o three_o part_n of_o my_o christian_a warfare_n where_o i_o purposely_o have_v entreat_v of_o this_o subject_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n have_v entreat_v of_o those_o christian_a duty_n belong_v to_o the_o day_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o we_o set_v down_o some_o direction_n how_o we_o be_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o when_o the_o day_n be_v end_v and_o these_o be_v such_o as_o concern_v our_o carriage_n in_o the_o evening_n before_o we_o go_v to_o rest_v or_o afterward_o when_o we_o be_v lay_v in_o our_o bed_n in_o the_o evening_n if_o we_o be_v not_o take_v up_o with_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n wherein_o in_o the_o day_n we_o be_v employ_v as_o it_o be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o who_o state_n trade_n and_o necessary_a occasion_n require_v the_o continuance_n of_o their_o labour_n we_o must_v not_o upon_o the_o cessation_n of_o our_o pain_n think_v ourselves_o at_o full_a liberty_n to_o think_v speak_v and_o do_v what_o we_o listen_v as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o many_o who_o when_o they_o can_v work_v any_o long_o in_o their_o calling_n spend_v their_o long_a evening_n in_o the_o winter_n season_n either_o in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n or_o in_o unlawful_a game_n or_o in_o vain_a fruitless_a and_o oftentimes_o hurtful_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n by_o traduce_v their_o absent_a neighbour_n and_o blemish_v their_o credit_n with_o slander_n or_o uncharitable_a truth_n or_o corrupt_v those_o that_o be_v present_a by_o light_n and_o wanton_a discourse_n but_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a of_o spend_v our_o precious_a time_n in_o some_o meditation_n speech_n and_o action_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o ourselves_o and_o for_o the_o edification_n of_o those_o that_o be_v in_o our_o company_n and_o society_n for_o though_o it_o may_v be_v very_o lawful_a and_o sometime_o necessary_a after_o our_o wearisome_a business_n be_v dispatch_v to_o take_v some_o liberty_n and_o to_o spend_v some_o convenient_a time_n in_o rest_v of_o our_o body_n or_o refresh_v our_o mind_n with_o some_o honest_a recreation_n yet_o i_o think_v it_o be_v too_o much_o that_o so_o great_a a_o part_n of_o our_o time_n shall_v be_v so_o employ_v see_v our_o life_n be_v so_o short_a and_o uncertain_a and_o our_o affair_n of_o much_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n which_o tend_v main_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n be_v so_o many_o may_v with_o much_o more_o profit_n and_o true_a comfort_n challenge_v unto_o they_o a_o great_a part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o which_o regard_n though_o i_o will_v not_o prescribe_v law_n to_o bind_v the_o conscience_n of_o my_o brethren_n but_o leave_v unto_o they_o their_o liberty_n to_o be_v guide_v with_o christian_a prudence_n yet_o i_o will_v as_o in_o other_o thing_n so_o herein_o also_o give_v my_o advice_n namely_o that_o they_o will_v improove_v this_o time_n to_o the_o best_a as_o become_v wise_a redeemer_n of_o it_o so_o as_o they_o may_v give_v some_o good_a account_n of_o it_o unto_o god_n when_o he_o call_v they_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o think_v that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o they_o the_o comfortable_a warmth_n of_o the_o fire_n to_o make_v they_o freeze_v hard_o in_o the_o dregs_n of_o sin_n nor_o the_o light_n of_o their_o candle_n that_o they_o shall_v act_v by_o they_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o that_o he_o bestow_v upon_o these_o corporal_a comfort_n that_o they_o may_v be_v furtherance_n unto_o their_o soul_n in_o the_o spiritual_a growth_n use_v such_o good_a exercise_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o enlighten_v of_o their_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o may_v warm_v their_o heart_n with_o true_a and_o fervent_a zeal_n in_o the_o love_a and_o embrace_v of_o they_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n and_o first_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o some_o little_a part_n of_o this_o time_n after_o the_o surcease_n of_o our_o labour_n be_v spend_v in_o some_o short_a meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o recount_v and_o recall_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o special_a favour_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o day_n pass_v he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o either_o in_o deliver_v we_o from_o danger_n corporal_a or_o spiritual_a of_o sin_n or_o of_o punishment_n or_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o real_a and_o positive_a benefit_n as_o his_o blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n whereby_o they_o have_v prosper_v under_o our_o hand_n the_o comfort_n of_o his_o creature_n the_o love_n and_o assistance_n of_o our_o friend_n and_o such_o like_a lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o these_o benefit_n and_o render_v unto_o he_o such_o thanks_n and_o praise_n as_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o second_o as_o we_o have_v best_a opportunity_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o leisure_n and_o our_o company_n it_o be_v good_a to_o spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o holy_a and_o religious_a writing_n the_o history_n of_o the_o church_n or_o some_o such_o civil_a and_o moral_a book_n and_o story_n as_o may_v make_v we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a wisdom_n or_o at_o least_o in_o honest_a prudence_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v for_o the_o better_a carriage_n of_o ourselves_o in_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n by_o add_v unto_o our_o own_o knowledge_n the_o wisdom_n of_o other_o and_o the_o experience_n of_o former_a time_n three_o as_o occasion_n serve_v it_o be_v good_a to_o spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o christian_a conference_n either_o with_o our_o friend_n and_o familiar_n that_o accompany_v we_o or_o with_o those_o of_o our_o own_o family_n husband_n wife_n child_n servant_n labour_v in_o our_o speech_n to_o build_v up_o one_o another_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o be_v mutual_o better_v in_o the_o more_o clear_a understanding_n of_o the_o truth_n more_o hearty_a embrace_n it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o more_o zealous_a and_o fruitful_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n but_o though_o i_o chief_o commend_v these_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n yet_o will_v i_o not_o be_v so_o take_v as_o though_o i_o mean_v hereby_o to_o exclude_v all_o other_o for_o it_o be_v lawful_a also_o to_o spend_v some_o of_o our_o time_n in_o civil_a discourse_n and_o about_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n our_o worldly_a estate_n the_o dispose_n and_o order_v of_o our_o business_n or_o any_o other_o subject_n not_o idle_a unprofitable_a or_o sinful_a which_o present_a occasion_n shall_v offer_v unto_o we_o as_o most_o seasonable_a only_o i_o will_v advise_v that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n among_o the_o most_o spend_v our_o time_n so_o whole_o about_o these_o as_o that_o we_o do_v thereby_o exclude_v the_o other_o which_o in_o their_o nature_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a and_o for_o our_o use_n far_o more_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a last_o we_o must_v spend_v some_o part_n of_o this_o time_n in_o praise_v god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n as_o our_o company_n and_o occasion_n will_v give_v we_o opportunity_n but_o above_o all_o other_o exercise_n we_o must_v constant_o either_o before_o or_o after_o supper_n as_o in_o our_o discretion_n we_o see_v best_a and_o fit_a for_o the_o assemble_v of_o our_o company_n pray_v with_o our_o family_n as_o before_o we_o give_v direction_n for_o the_o like_a exercise_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o both_o which_o my_o purpose_n be_v god_n assist_v to_o set_v down_o some_o form_n in_o the_o end_n of_o this_o work_n for_o the_o direction_n and_o benefit_n of_o weak_a christian_n §._o sect._n 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n in_o the_o night_n we_o be_v also_o to_o watch_v over_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o sort_n be_v suitable_a to_o
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o 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manifold_a and_o exceed_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n redound_v unto_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v of_o his_o mere_a love_n 6._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o phil._n 2._o 6._o give_v his_o son_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o and_o to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n thus_o humble_v himself_o to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o also_o have_v our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o this_o their_o love_n we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o love_v they_o again_o and_o be_v make_v zealous_a in_o their_o service_n think_v nothing_o enough_o which_o we_o can_v do_v to_o glorify_v they_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v also_o on_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o especial_o since_o the_o last_o lord_n day_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n or_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o good_a duty_n or_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n that_o we_o may_v serious_o bewail_v and_o repent_v of_o they_o before_o we_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o perform_v the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v he_o will_v be_v 2._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o honour_v in_o all_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n by_o forgive_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o repentant_a or_o in_o his_o justice_n by_o punish_v those_o that_o continue_v in_o their_o impenitency_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v and_o search_v out_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unto_o which_o our_o frail_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o overtake_v that_o so_o go_v into_o god_n spiritual_a armoury_n we_o may_v fit_v ourselves_o with_o such_o weapon_n as_o may_v defend_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o they_o and_o get_v such_o wholesome_a preseruative_n as_o may_v keep_v we_o from_o be_v taint_v and_o infect_v after_o our_o recovery_n with_o the_o like_a contagious_a poison_n we_o be_v likewise_o to_o examine_v our_o want_n and_o in_o what_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o in_o what_o holy_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o sluggish_a that_o so_o we_o may_v supply_v our_o defect_n when_o we_o come_v into_o this_o spiritual_a market_n by_o apply_v such_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n admonition_n and_o exhortation_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o this_o purpose_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n private_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o some_o time_n spend_v in_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n we_o be_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n which_o be_v to_o be_v fit_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v as_o our_o other_o sin_n so_o those_o especial_o whereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o our_o original_a corruption_n whereby_o we_o have_v utter_o disable_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o religious_a worship_n and_o become_v apt_a and_o prone_a to_o the_o contrary_a sin_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v all_o god_n commandment_n
unto_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n now_o the_o mean_n hereof_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n perform_v all_o 11._o jer._n 17._o 10_o 11._o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o as_o those_o who_o have_v man_n only_o to_o look_v upon_o and_o censure_v we_o who_o alone_o behold_v the_o outward_a action_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o search_v and_o tri_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n and_o know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o our_o action_n perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n or_o deceitful_a and_o do_v in_o hypocrisy_n not_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n in_o obey_v his_o commandment_n but_o at_o by-respect_n and_o worldly_a end_n herein_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o desire_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 8._o psal_n 16._o 8._o with_o a_o upright_o heart_n use_v to_o set_v god_n always_o before_o his_o eye_n for_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o conversation_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o upright_o in_o all_o our_o way_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o this_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v the_o integrity_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o all_o 24._o gen._n 5._o 22_o 24._o their_o conversation_n and_o god_n himself_o persuade_v abraham_n to_o uprightness_n 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o exhort_v he_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o a_o mean_n thereof_o walk_v before_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v upright_o so_o david_n use_v it_o as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v 9_o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o a_o willing_a mind_n because_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o paul_n in_o his_o preach_n shun_v all_o deceit_n in_o handle_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o god_n word_n and_o use_v all_o sincerity_n because_o he_o speak_v as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n the_o excellency_n herein_o appear_v 11._o psal_n 8_o 4._o 11._o in_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o approve_v they_o as_o perfect_v who_o serve_v he_o with_o this_o integrity_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o neglect_v yea_o severe_o punish_v the_o most_o glorious_a work_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v without_o it_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a see_v god_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o for_o he_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n a_o sun_n for_o consolation_n a_o shield_n for_o protection_n a_o sun_n to_o give_v they_o life_n a_o shield_n to_o defend_v life_n give_v a_o sun_n to_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a and_o a_o shield_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n hereby_o be_v manifest_a see_v the_o best_a grace_n which_o be_v without_o it_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a our_o wisdom_n devilish_a our_o faith_n dead_a our_o repentance_n feign_v our_o love_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a our_o zeal_n dissemble_v our_o religion_n hypocrisy_n and_o all_o the_o seem_a good_a duty_n which_o we_o perform_v of_o no_o esteem_n in_o god_n sight_n for_o if_o sincerity_n be_v want_v our_o prayer_n be_v but_o lip-labour_n our_o preach_v a_o kind_n of_o merchandize_v for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a gain_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v our_o receive_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o sacrament_n no_o more_o accept_v in_o we_o then_o in_o judas_n and_o simon_n 2._o math._n 6._o 2._o magus_n our_o give_v of_o alm_n not_o be_v do_v with_o upright_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n but_o to_o be_v praise_v of_o man_n shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n that_o be_v glory_n before_o man_n and_o eternal_a shame_n before_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o we_o for_o protection_n from_o danger_n or_o supply_v of_o necessary_n if_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n for_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o the_o help_n of_o inferior_a mean_n and_o a_o most_o powerful_a and_o bountiful_a master_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o reward_v and_o protect_v all_o such_o as_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v halt_v between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o give_v any_o place_n to_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n as_o though_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o escape_v danger_n or_o obtain_v thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n unless_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o please_v man_n then_o god_n see_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o himself_o to_o protect_v and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o have_v both_o the_o hand_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n at_o his_o dispose_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o help_v nor_o hurt_v we_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v they_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v abraham_n unto_o this_o sincerity_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a walk_v before_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o and_o be_v upright_o as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o thy_o idolatrous_a friend_n forsake_v thou_o and_o thy_o heathenish_a enemy_n oppose_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v renounce_v their_o idol_n and_o whole_o devote_a thyself_o to_o worship_n i_o in_o truth_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o sincerity_n see_v i_o be_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v and_o defend_v thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n tell_v asa_n that_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 16._o 9_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n see_v he_o be_v mighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v perfect_a towards_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n labour_v daily_o to_o approve_v their_o sincerity_n unto_o god_n for_o natural_o they_o 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o be_v deceitful_a and_o much_o hypocrisy_n and_o 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with_o triumphant_a joy_n when_o guileful_a and_o double-hearted_n man_n shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o god_n presence_n and_o cast_v into_o outer_a darkness_n 51._o math._n 24._o 51._o where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a but_o howsoever_o the_o lord_n do_v chief_o require_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o inward_a service_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o but_o require_v also_o the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n express_v and_o approve_v our_o inward_a piety_n in_o our_o external_a practice_n and_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v only_o 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24._o 16._o heb._n 13._o 18._o rom._n 12._o 17._o inter_fw-la christianum_fw-la &_o gentilem_fw-la non_fw-la fides_fw-la tantùm_fw-la debet_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la vita_fw-la distinguere_fw-la &_o diversam_fw-la religionem_fw-la per_fw-la diversa_fw-la opera_fw-la monstrare_fw-la hier._n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la exercise_v ourselves_o to_o have_v our_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o labour_v not_o only_o to_o have_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o he_o but_o also_o to_o live_v honest_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n and_o provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o religious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o as_o one_o say_v not_o only_o faith_n ought_v to_o distinguish_v between_o a_o christian_a and_o a_o heathen_a but_o the_o life_n also_o and_o our_o diverse_a religion_n ought_v to_o be_v demonstrate_v and_o show_v by_o our_o diverse_a work_n yea_o in_o truth_n these_o will_v always_o necessary_o and_o inseparable_o go_v together_o neither_o be_v it_o possible_o for_o a_o man_n to_o have_v a_o sincere_a and_o upright_o heart_n but_o it_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a conversation_n word_n and_o action_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o spring_n and_o such_o as_o it_o be_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n clean_a or_o pollute_a such_o will_v they_o be_v also_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o inditer_n of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v 1._o psal_n 45._o 1._o &_o 108._o 1._o be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o will_v the_o tongue_n also_o and_o both_o join_v together_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o if_o any_o man_n seem_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 26_o 27._o his_o tongue_n this_o man_n 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respect_n god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o of_o god_n first_o because_o he_o command_v that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o in_o ourselves_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n but_o that_o we_o also_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o it_o to_o shine_v outward_o before_o man_n he_o will_v have_v we_o inward_o to_o repent_v with_o unfeigned_a contrition_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o withal_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n in_o 8._o mat._n 3._o 8._o our_o life_n he_o desire_v above_o all_o that_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n 12._o joh._n 14._o 15._o &_o 15._o 12._o and_o soul_n but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n especial_o by_o love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n second_o we_o must_v bring_v
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our_o outward_a practice_n that_o we_o may_v edify_v they_o by_o our_o good_a example_n for_o if_o our_o light_n shine_v before_o they_o they_o will_v glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n if_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n honest_a among_o 12._o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o unbeliever_n they_o will_v give_v glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o visitation_n second_o to_o avoid_v offence_n which_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o take_v when_o they_o see_v our_o conversation_n 3._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 3._o contrary_a to_o our_o profession_n now_o we_o must_v give_v no_o offence_n in_o any_o thing_n because_o there_o be_v a_o fearful_a woe_n denounce_v against_o those_o by_o who_o offence_n 7._o mat._n 18._o 7._o come_v and_o that_o just_o because_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v they_o destroy_v those_o for_o who_o christ_n have_v die_v three_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o gain_v they_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 8._o 11._o to_o christ_n when_o they_o see_v our_o 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the_o 10._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n three_o because_o by_o our_o outward_a obedience_n our_o inward_a grace_n be_v exercise_v and_o by_o exercise_n increase_v which_o otherwise_o will_v faint_v and_o languish_v neither_o will_v god_n give_v we_o the_o talent_n of_o his_o grace_n unless_o we_o will_v put_v they_o out_o to_o use_v that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v and_o our_o brethren_n advantage_v by_o their_o increase_n whereas_o if_o like_o good_a vine_n we_o be_v fruitful_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n he_o will_v purge_v and_o prune_v we_o that_o 2._o joh._n 15._o 2._o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n four_o that_o we_o may_v adorn_v our_o profession_n when_o as_o we_o walk_v worthy_a that_o high_a call_n whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v and_o approve_v 48._o eph._n 4._o 1._o mat._n 5._o 48._o ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o heaven_n by_o resemble_v our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n as_o he_o that_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 15_o 16_o 17._o manner_n of_o conversation_n because_o it_o be_v write_v be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a and_o if_o you_o call_v he_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n be_v require_v now_o as_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v the_o whole_o body_n in_o the_o outward_a practice_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o our_o eye_n in_o see_v our_o ear_n in_o hear_v etc._n etc._n so_o especial_o must_v we_o approve_v our_o practice_n of_o piety_n both_o by_o our_o word_n and_o work_n by_o our_o word_n both_o by_o christian_a profession_n and_o holy_a communication_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n then_o will_v we_o make_v a_o outward_a profession_n of_o what_o we_o inward_o believe_v namely_o that_o god_n be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o that_o we_o embrace_v his_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n conform_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o reveal_v will_v so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o as_o with_o the_o heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n 10._o rom._n 10._o 10._o so_o with_o the_o mouth_n he_o confess_v to_o salvation_n and_o the_o psalmist_n i_o believe_v 10._o psal_n 116._o 10._o and_o therefore_o i_o speak_v the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v his_o own_o practice_n as_o appear_v in_o those_o word_n i_o will_v declare_v thy_o name_n unto_o my_o brethren_n in_o the_o 23._o psal_n 22._o 22_o 23._o midst_n of_o the_o congregation_n will_v i_o praise_v thou_o so_o in_o the_o next_o word_n he_o tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v general_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o that_o fear_n god_n you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n praise_v he_o all_o you_o the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n glorify_v he_o the_o which_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v force_v and_o constrain_v but_o free_a and_o liberal_a as_o oft_o as_o we_o have_v any_o hope_n thereby_o to_o glorify_v god_n or_o edify_v those_o that_o hear_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n sanctify_v the_o lord_n god_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o be_v ready_a always_o to_o give_v a_o 15._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15._o answer_n to_o every_o man_n that_o ask_v you_o a_o reason_n of_o the_o hope_n that_o be_v in_o you_o with_o meekness_n and_o fear_n for_o otherwise_o if_o our_o profession_n be_v likely_a to_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n by_o expose_v his_o truth_n to_o scorn_v and_o blasphemy_n and_o our_o person_n to_o the_o rage_n and_o violence_n of_o profane_a miscreant_n our_o saviour_n rule_n must_v take_v place_n cast_v not_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a unto_o dog_n nor_o pearl_n 7._o mat._n 7._o before_o swine_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o be_v free_a and_o cheerful_a in_o our_o profession_n so_o also_o to_o be_v bold_a and_o courageous_a not_o fear_v the_o face_n of_o man_n nor_o deny_v or_o suppress_v the_o truth_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n either_o to_o please_v man_n or_o to_o avoid_v our_o own_o trouble_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v speak_v of_o god_n testimony_n 46._o psal_n 119._o 46._o before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o profess_v before_o the_o governor_n that_o after_o that_o way_n which_o be_v call_v 14._o act._n 24._o 14._o heresy_n by_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n truth_n he_o worship_v the_o god_n of_o his_o father_n believe_v all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v always_o to_o remember_v that_o say_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 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performance_n of_o any_o christian_a duty_n what_o be_v the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o be_v love_n of_o the_o world_n or_o love_n of_o ourselves_o either_o to_o obtain_v a_o reward_n or_o to_o avoid_v punishment_n temporal_a or_o eternal_a let_v we_o put_v it_o back_o as_o come_v out_o of_o due_a place_n and_o labour_n that_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v much_o more_o worthy_a may_v have_v the_o precedency_n as_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a motive_n that_o persuade_v we_o to_o well-doing_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o his_o glory_n in_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o it_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n desire_v chief_o and_o in_o the_o first_o place_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v god_n name_n by_o do_v his_o will_n and_o if_o we_o will_v perform_v unto_o god_n acceptable_a service_n we_o must_v therein_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o yield_v ourselves_o in_o absolute_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n pray_v because_o he_o will_v have_v we_o pray_v hear_v and_o read_v his_o word_n because_o it_o be_v his_o will_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v so_o give_v alm_n and_o do_v work_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o by_o do_v his_o will_n yea_o seek_a the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n not_o chief_o because_o we_o desire_v it_o for_o our_o own_o good_a but_o because_o his_o will_n be_v to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o our_o salvation_n and_o happiness_n 40._o joh._n 6._o 39_o 40._o for_o god_n will_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o cause_n and_o as_o all_o thing_n come_v from_o it_o so_o must_v all_o thing_n tend_v unto_o it_o as_o their_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n it_o be_v that_o which_o give_v first_o be_v to_o our_o will_n and_o preserve_v they_o in_o it_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v not_o be_v absolute_a in_o themselves_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n yield_v to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o creator_n will_v whatsoever_o they_o will_v because_o god_n first_o will_v it_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v just_a and_o unjust_a perfect_a or_o imperfect_a straight_o or_o crooked_a as_o they_o agree_v or_o differ_v from_o it_o and_o therefore_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n in_o our_o will_n no_o not_o in_o the_o choose_n and_o embrace_v of_o the_o best_a action_n and_o duty_n that_o can_v be_v name_v but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o conform_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o do_v all_o we_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o if_o first_o and_o chief_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n any_o service_n because_o our_o will_n and_o desire_n lead_v we_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o principal_o in_o this_o respect_n because_o god_n will_v it_o and_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o will_n and_o do_v it_o it_o do_v hereby_o lose_v all_o grace_n and_o beauty_n and_o so_o also_o all_o reward_n at_o god_n hand_n see_v we_o serve_v not_o he_o but_o ourselves_o when_o we_o aim_v not_o chief_o at_o the_o do_v of_o his_o will_n that_o we_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o but_o of_o our_o own_o neither_o be_v our_o action_n chief_o to_o be_v esteem_v good_a or_o evil_n according_a to_o the_o matter_n but_o according_a to_o the_o main_a scope_n and_o end_n of_o they_o which_o give_v they_o their_o denomination_n nor_o be_v any_o act_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o glorious_a to_o be_v esteem_v god_n service_n which_o be_v not_o do_v in_o obedience_n unto_o he_o nor_o any_o obedience_n which_o have_v not_o conformity_n with_o his_o will_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v be_v true_o say_v that_o the_o base_a work_n of_o the_o most_o servile_a call_n do_v by_o a_o faithful_a christian_a in_o simple_a obedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n to_o glorify_v he_o be_v more_o please_v unto_o he_o and_o esteem_v for_o better_a service_n than_o the_o prayer_n and_o fast_v hear_v the_o word_n and_o give_v alm_n of_o pharisaical_a hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v either_o for_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n or_o as_o work_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n justice_n and_o to_o merit_v by_o they_o their_o own_o salvation_n final_o if_o we_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n that_o his_o will_n may_v chief_o sway_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o we_o shall_v hereby_o add_v much_o excellency_n unto_o all_o our_o good_a action_n for_o see_v the_o action_n receive_v worth_a and_o dignity_n from_o the_o agent_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o thing_n do_v by_o a_o mighty_a prince_n be_v esteem_v high_o which_o in_o a_o ordinary_a and_o mean_a person_n be_v little_o regard_v therefore_o must_v needs_o all_o good_a duty_n be_v much_o more_o excellent_a when_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a motive_n that_o set_v we_o on_o work_n and_o not_o our_o own_o will_n see_v they_o proceed_v from_o a_o much_o more_o excellent_a cause_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n we_o must_v therefore_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n propound_v this_o unto_o ourselves_o as_o our_o principal_a and_o main_a scope_n that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o 38._o joh._n 5._o 30._o and_o 6._o 38._o not_o our_o own_o may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o do_v not_o his_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o regeneration_n not_o as_o the_o act_n of_o our_o own_o will_n but_o of_o go_n for_o we_o be_v bear_v again_o not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o 13._o joh._n 1._o 13._o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v sanctify_v because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n even_o our_o sanctification_n that_o we_o may_v live_v no_o long_o the_o rest_n of_o 2._o 1._o thes_n 4._o 3._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 2._o our_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n we_o must_v pray_v and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o because_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o 18._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o must_v do_v it_o not_o as_o our_o own_o will_n but_o as_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o the_o high_a and_o excellent_a duty_n of_o god_n immediate_a service_n but_o even_o in_o the_o base_a and_o most_o servile_a action_n even_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a servant_n who_o must_v in_o perform_v service_n to_o their_o master_n propound_v unto_o themselves_o as_o their_o main_n scope_n not_o their_o own_o profit_n nor_o the_o do_n of_o their_o own_o or_o their_o master_n will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o god_n which_o require_v it_o at_o their_o hand_n for_o so_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v servant_n to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o their_o master_n and_o to_o 6._o eph._n 6._o 6._o serve_v they_o with_o fear_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o christ_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o as_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n from_o the_o heart_n and_o as_o in_o our_o do_n so_o likewise_o in_o our_o suffering_n we_o must_v with_o the_o apostle_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o chief_o aim_v at_o this_o that_o the_o 42._o act._n 21._o 14._o mat._n 26._o 39_o 42._o will_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v do_v in_o they_o for_o those_o only_a that_o suffer_v according_a to_o god_n will_v receive_v the_o promise_n and_o such_o alone_o can_v with_o confidence_n commit_v 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o the_o keep_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o he_o in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n 19_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 19_o as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n speak_v now_o that_o we_o may_v be_v move_v thus_o to_o seek_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o all_o our_o action_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a obedience_n which_o have_v not_o this_o as_o the_o main_a scope_n of_o it_o that_o if_o we_o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o with_o david_n be_v approve_v as_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v hereby_o be_v advance_v to_o 50._o act._n 13._o 22._o joh._n 7._o 17._o
and_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o he_o and_o his_o father_n hand_n it_o be_v he_o that_o confirm_v we_o unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 8._o esa_n 54._o 10._o be_v blameless_a unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o we_o be_v they_o which_o establish_v we_o in_o he_o and_o it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v seal_v we_o and_o give_v we_o the_o 22._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21_o 22._o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v persevere_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o must_v beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n and_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n for_o the_o colossian_n that_o he_o will_v replenish_v 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o we_o with_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o as_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v we_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v in_o love_n 13._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v establish_v our_o heart_n unblameable_a in_o holiness_n before_o god_n unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n with_o all_o his_o saint_n the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_v and_o mean_v which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_n perform_v of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n have_v show_v what_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v and_o the_o duty_n wherein_o it_o consist_v with_o the_o property_n belong_v to_o they_o which_o serve_v as_o way-marke_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o right_a course_n it_o now_o remain_v that_o we_o entreat_v both_o of_o the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o also_o of_o the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n be_v to_o be_v careful_o remoove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n if_o we_o will_v travel_v in_o it_o with_o any_o ease_n and_o comfort_n and_o come_v happy_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n for_o as_o they_o who_o be_v to_o run_v a_o race_n for_o a_o corruptible_a crown_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v perfect_o the_o way_n with_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o as_o whether_o it_o be_v long_a or_o short_a up_o or_o down_o the_o hill_n rough_a or_o plain_a but_o also_o careful_o use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o they_o in_o the_o race_n and_o remove_v all_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v their_o speed_n and_o frustrate_v their_o hope_n of_o come_v seasonable_o to_o the_o goal_n and_o win_v the_o garland_n so_o must_v we_o all_o take_v the_o same_o course_n in_o run_v of_o the_o spiritual_a race_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v that_o crown_n which_o be_v heavenly_a and_o immortal_a the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v and_o enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n be_v either_o the_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o advance_v of_o it_o or_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v induce_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o use_v they_o and_o to_o practice_v all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n &_o conversation_n the_o mean_n respect_v either_o direction_n or_o practice_n the_o former_a consist_v in_o certain_a rule_n which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o we_o may_v profitable_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o other_o in_o well_o use_v of_o certain_a special_a mean_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v &_o sanctify_v to_o this_o end_n that_o they_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o his_o spiritual_a &_o save_a grace_n &_o strengthen_v we_o to_o the_o perform_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o rule_n to_o be_v observe_v have_v either_o reference_n to_o such_o thing_n as_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_a duty_n or_o to_o the_o duty_n themselves_o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o first_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o make_v god_n the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v such_o as_o concern_v either_o their_o cause_n or_o their_o circumstance_n the_o cause_n be_v chief_a and_o principal_a or_o else_o subordinate_a and_o 12._o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 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out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n and_o the_o admonition_n of_o the_o apostle_n take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o there_o be_v in_o any_o of_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n for_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o treasury_n either_o of_o all_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o out_o of_o it_o the_o tongue_n speak_v and_o the_o hand_n work_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n and_o if_o it_o be_v corrupt_a it_o will_v defile_v they_o too_o but_o if_o it_o be_v cleanse_v and_o purify_v by_o faith_n it_o will_v also_o purify_v the_o stream_n which_o flow_v from_o it_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o it_o be_v a_o vessel_n apt_a to_o receive_v all_o liquor_n good_a or_o evil_n and_o therefore_o
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bosom_n and_o not_o be_v burn_v who_o can_v hope_v to_o live_v unto_o old_a age_n that_o make_v it_o his_o daily_a sport_n to_o be_v dally_v 27._o pro._n 6._o 27._o with_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o death_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o soul_n from_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a strumpet_n of_o sin_n and_o vice_n let_v we_o careful_o shun_v her_o unchaste_a embracement_n yea_o as_o solomon_n speak_v let_v we_o remove_v our_o way_n far_o from_o she_o and_o come_v not_o near_o the_o door_n 8._o pro._n 5._o 8._o of_o her_o house_n and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n which_o lead_n to_o destruction_n let_v we_o not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o enter_v into_o the_o path_n of_o the_o wicked_a 15._o pro._n 4._o 14_o 15._o nor_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o evil_a man_n but_o avoid_v it_o pass_v not_o by_o it_o turn_v from_o it_o and_o pass_v away_o if_o we_o will_v not_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n of_o unjustice_n we_o must_v not_o so_o much_o as_o receive_v his_o wage_n but_o shake_v our_o hand_n from_o hold_v of_o bribe_n if_o we_o will_v not_o become_v evil_a and_o vain_a in_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n 15._o esa_n 33._o 15._o we_o must_v shut_v our_o eye_n from_o see_v evil_a and_o turn_v they_o away_o from_o behold_v vanity_n three_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n not_o only_o that_o we_o 2._o psal_n 119._o 37._o inutile_fw-la est_fw-la crebrò_fw-la videre_fw-la per_fw-la quae_fw-la aliquando_fw-la captus_fw-la sis_fw-la hyer_n ad_fw-la jovinian_a lib._n 2._o may_v avoid_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o do_v some_o and_o neglect_v other_o or_o to_o be_v earnest_n in_o they_o sometime_o and_o soon_o after_o careless_a and_o slothful_a but_o observe_v all_o and_o in_o all_o season_n yea_o this_o watch_n must_v extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o christian_a duty_n but_o also_o to_o the_o manner_n as_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o in_o faith_n and_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n dulness_n and_o weariness_n and_o final_o that_o we_o do_v they_o prudent_o and_o seasonable_o with_o due_a respect_n to_o all_o circumstance_n of_o person_n time_n and_o place_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v if_o we_o do_v not_o careful_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v continual_o fail_v both_o in_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o duty_n see_v we_o
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careful_o take_v heed_n that_o while_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v not_o hinder_v by_o 18._o mat._n 26._o 41._o mar._n 13._o 33._o eph._n â—_o 18._o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n or_o at_o least_o so_o disturb_a and_o disable_v that_o not_o do_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n as_o we_o ought_v we_o lose_v all_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n exhort_v his_o apostle_n to_o join_v watch_v with_o their_o prayer_n that_o they_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o tentation_n not_o only_o understand_v thereby_o a_o bodily_a watchfulness_n oppose_v to_o natural_a sleep_n but_o also_o the_o spiritual_a watch_v oppose_v to_o carnal_a security_n the_o sleep_n of_o the_o soul_n with_o both_o which_o they_o be_v at_o that_o time_n overtake_v for_o howsoever_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o multitude_n might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v a_o motive_n sufficient_a to_o 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be_v go_v about_o the_o service_n of_o our_o heavenly_a master_n and_o carry_v with_o we_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v be_v no_o less_o vigilant_a for_o our_o own_o safety_n than_o they_o for_o our_o destruction_n for_o our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o preserve_v of_o our_o spiritual_a riches_n than_o they_o to_o stop_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o to_o spoil_v we_o of_o all_o our_o wealth_n the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v always_o about_o seek_v to_o devour_v 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o behoove_v we_o continual_o to_o watch_v and_o to_o be_v sober_a but_o 6._o mat._n 13._o 25._o joh._n 15._o 9_o exod._n 5._o 1_o 6._o then_o he_o be_v most_o watchful_a in_o sow_v his_o tare_n when_o he_o see_v that_o our_o heavenly_a husbandman_n have_v sow_v his_o good_a seed_n and_o wheat_n of_o save_v grace_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o world_n always_o malign_v those_o who_o christ_n have_v choose_v out_o of_o it_o but_o in_o nothing_o do_v it_o show_v great_a malice_n against_o they_o than_o when_o they_o most_o serious_o set_v themselves_o to_o do_v god_n faithful_a service_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o all_o age_n the_o flesh_n be_v always_o ready_a to_o betray_v we_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o they_o both_o but_o never_o do_v it_o more_o spiteful_o play_v its_o prize_n than_o when_o it_o see_v we_o exercise_v in_o religious_a duty_n carry_v away_o our_o heart_n with_o a_o thousand_o distraction_n and_o like_o a_o massy_a and_o heavy_a weight_n press_v we_o down_o make_v we_o lumpish_a and_o heavy_a unwieldy_a and_o soon_o weary_a in_o our_o christian_a race_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v at_o all_o time_n watch_v to_o defeat_v their_o malice_n but_o we_o must_v double_v and_o triple_a it_o against_o this_o triple_a opposition_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n when_o we_o intend_v to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o place_n and_o at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v we_o be_v to_o keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o ourselves_o in_o all_o place_n when_o we_o be_v at_o home_n and_o when_o we_o be_v abroad_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o and_o when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n in_o the_o church_n and_o open_a street_n and_o in_o our_o own_o house_n and_o private_a closet_n see_v there_o be_v no_o place_n free_a from_o danger_n by_o reason_n of_o those_o inward_a corruption_n and_o secret_a traitor_n which_o we_o carry_v every_o where_n about_o we_o and_o those_o outward_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n which_o be_v ready_a in_o all_o place_n to_o set_v upon_o us._n so_o likewise_o there_o be_v no_o time_n exempt_v from_o this_o watch_n neither_o youth_n nor_o old_a age_n day_n nor_o night_n but_o it_o must_v be_v keep_v continual_o according_a to_o that_o take_v 9_o deut._n 4._o 9_o heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o 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unfit_a for_o any_o of_o these_o purpose_n lest_o be_v surprise_v upon_o a_o sudden_a we_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n beside_o through_o the_o intermission_n of_o our_o watch_n we_o do_v not_o only_o lose_v the_o present_a time_n which_o shall_v be_v spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o also_o endanger_v ourselves_o to_o lose_v much_o more_o before_o we_o can_v again_o set_v our_o watch_n in_o good_a order_n for_o our_o heart_n have_v break_v the_o bound_n of_o god_n fear_n will_v not_o without_o much_o labour_n be_v restrain_v of_o their_o licentious_a liberty_n our_o devotion_n be_v once_o cool_v will_v not_o without_o much_o fire_n and_o fuel_n recover_v their_o lose_a heat_n and_o soon_o may_v we_o with_o well_o order_a heart_n have_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n which_o we_o intend_v then_o bring_v they_o in_o frame_n and_o right_o prepare_v they_o when_o through_o neglect_n of_o this_o watch_n they_o be_v out_o of_o tune_n final_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n as_o well_o as_o in_o sickness_n as_o well_o when_o we_o be_v rich_a that_o our_o wealth_n do_v not_o wedge_n and_o fasten_v our_o heart_n upon_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a thing_n as_o in_o our_o poverty_n that_o we_o use_v no_o unlawful_a mean_n to_o become_v rich_a in_o our_o prosperity_n that_o we_o forget_v not_o god_n nor_o love_v his_o gift_n better_a than_o the_o giver_n and_o in_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o murmur_v not_o through_o impatiency_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n when_o he_o correct_v us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o brethren_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o thus_o watch_v over_o
quicken_v and_o confirm_v while_o as_o one_o say_v it_o distinguish_v thing_n confuse_v and_o collect_v they_o be_v 1._o bernard_n de_fw-fr consid_fw-la lib._n 1._o scatter_v search_v out_o secret_n and_o seek_v after_o truth_n examine_v thing_n probable_a and_o find_v out_o such_o as_o be_v feign_v and_o colour_v dispose_v of_o thing_n to_o be_v do_v and_o think_v and_o consider_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v do_v our_o will_n likewise_o hereby_o be_v purge_v from_o their_o stubbornness_n and_o rebellion_n and_o by_o converse_v with_o god_n learn_v to_o frame_v and_o fashion_n themselves_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o most_o just_a and_o holy_a will_n and_o to_o choose_v and_o refuse_v good_a and_o evil_a according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o holy_a reason_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o this_o meditation_n effectual_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o they_o and_o as_o it_o thus_o powerful_o work_v upon_o the_o superior_a faculty_n of_o our_o 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that_o it_o proceed_v from_o love_n and_o tend_v to_o our_o good_a and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o salvation_n but_o also_o active_a for_o who_o will_v not_o willing_o serve_v such_o a_o master_n that_o due_o meditate_v on_o his_o goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o beside_o by_o meditate_v upon_o god_n law_n we_o be_v draw_v on_o to_o keep_v it_o when_o as_o we_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o it_o and_o the_o benefit_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o obedience_n and_o as_o evil_a thought_n be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o evil_a work_n so_o also_o it_o be_v in_o those_o that_o be_v good_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n seem_v to_o make_v it_o the_o thought_n be_v the_o first_o seed_n which_o be_v suggest_v 14_o jam._n 1._o 12_o 13_o 14_o into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n the_o which_o be_v entertain_v with_o delight_n do_v cause_n as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o conception_n of_o our_o action_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o the_o affection_n be_v tickle_v and_o allure_v with_o the_o thing_n that_o by_o the_o thought_n be_v propound_v unto_o they_o which_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o embrace_v what_o the_o judgement_n approove_v as_o the_o hungry_a stomach_n such_o meat_n as_o be_v commend_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o taste_n and_o the_o affection_n move_v and_o incline_v the_o will_n do_v nourish_v the_o conception_n as_o the_o child_n in_o the_o womb_n till_o it_o come_v to_o perfect_a shape_n whereupon_o consent_v follow_a it_o be_v bring_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o produce_v into_o act_n opportunity_n serve_v as_o the_o midwife_n the_o will_n as_o viceroy_n to_o reason_n have_v command_n over_o all_o the_o inferior_a power_n and_o part_n and_o injoin_v they_o to_o execute_v that_o which_o the_o mind_n first_o suggest_v the_o affection_n embrace_v and_o itself_o like_v and_o approove_v final_o as_o it_o draw_v we_o on_o to_o obedience_n so_o it_o make_v we_o constant_a in_o it_o because_o it_o be_v not_o ground_v upon_o booke-knowledge_n or_o that_o which_o enter_v by_o the_o ear_n go_v not_o much_o further_o but_o flote_v in_o the_o brain_n and_o never_o descend_v into_o the_o heart_n the_o which_o fail_v &_o vanish_v upon_o many_o occasion_n as_o the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o persecution_n the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o sophistical_a wile_n of_o cunning_a heretic_n which_o overturning_a such_o a_o speculative_a knowledge_n as_o it_o be_v the_o foundation_n do_v bring_v all_o to_o ruin_v that_o be_v build_v upon_o it_o but_o it_o be_v settle_v upon_o such_o a_o knowledge_n as_o be_v wrought_v into_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n by_o meditation_n which_o will_v not_o lose_v their_o hold_n of_o those_o good_a thing_n and_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o which_o they_o have_v taste_v and_o thorough_o feed_v upon_o to_o the_o nourish_a of_o the_o soul_n in_o all_o 1._o primum_fw-la ipsum_fw-la fontem_fw-la suum_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la mentem_fw-la de_fw-la qua_fw-la oritur_fw-la purificat_fw-la consideratio_fw-la deinde_fw-la regit_fw-la affectus_fw-la dirigit_fw-la actus_fw-la corrigit_fw-la excessus_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n the_o considerate_a lib._n 1._o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o strengthen_v of_o it_o unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n although_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o brain_n be_v too_o weak_a to_o withstand_v such_o opposite_n do_v utter_o fail_v both_o in_o offensive_a argument_n and_o defensive_a answer_n in_o a_o word_n this_o meditation_n be_v most_o profitable_a for_o all_o part_n and_o purpose_n for_o as_o one_o say_v it_o purify_v the_o mind_n that_o be_v the_o first_o fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v it_o govern_v the_o affection_n it_o direct_v the_o action_n correct_v excess_n compose_v our_o manner_n orderly_o amend_v and_o grace_v our_o life_n and_o final_o confer_v experimental_a and_o feel_a knowledge_n both_o of_o thing_n divine_a and_o humane_a §._o sect._n 6_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v very_o necessary_a final_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v no_o less_o necessary_a than_o profitable_a for_o it_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n or_o if_o you_o will_v the_o stomach_n and_o natural_a heat_n whereby_o it_o be_v digest_v which_o preserve_v our_o spiritual_a life_n without_o which_o we_o can_v no_o more_o continue_v in_o good_a like_n and_o well-being_n than_o our_o body_n without_o meat_n for_o as_o they_o may_v live_v for_o a_o good_a time_n in_o a_o weak_a estate_n and_o poor_a plight_n if_o they_o cast_v up_o their_o food_n soon_o after_o they_o have_v eat_v it_o by_o virtue_n of_o some_o small_a relic_n that_o remain_v behind_o but_o can_v never_o be_v fat_a healthy_a and_o strong_a if_o the_o meat_n be_v not_o retain_v concoct_v and_o apply_v to_o the_o several_a part_n so_o our_o soul_n may_v live_v the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n by_o hear_v and_o read_v
tranquilla_fw-la valet_fw-la inhiare_fw-la gregor_n moral_a lib._n 5._o able_a to_o behold_v those_o divine_a thing_n which_o without_o much_o difficulty_n it_o can_v see_v when_o it_o be_v most_o quiet_a and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v meditate_v with_o any_o fruit_n and_o profit_n we_o must_v not_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o sequester_v ourselves_o outward_o from_o company_n than_o our_o heart_n inward_o from_o worldly_a care_n nor_o according_a to_o our_o saviour_n counsel_n to_o shut_v our_o closet_n door_n then_o to_o shut_v the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n against_o earthly_a distraction_n and_o to_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o they_o that_o none_o may_v enter_v at_o unaware_o and_o distract_v we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n to_o exclude_v at_o this_o time_n such_o wicked_a thought_n and_o such_o cark_n and_o carnal_a care_n as_o be_v always_o unlawful_a but_o even_o those_o which_o be_v at_o other_o time_n honest_a and_o necessary_a about_o our_o ordinary_a employment_n and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n yea_o those_o likewise_o which_o be_v religious_a and_o spiritual_a if_o they_o be_v unseasonable_a and_o nothing_o pertinent_a to_o the_o present_a purpose_n nor_o any_o way_n suitable_a to_o the_o matter_n we_o have_v in_o hand_n see_v though_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o matter_n they_o be_v good_a and_o holy_a yet_o they_o be_v cunning_o thrust_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n by_o the_o tempter_n who_o can_v transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n in_o a_o ill_a manner_n unreasonable_o and_o unprofitable_o and_o to_o a_o worse_a end_n namely_o to_o distract_v our_o present_a meditation_n and_o that_o by_o think_v on_o two_o thing_n at_o once_o of_o a_o diverse_a nature_n we_o shall_v receive_v benefit_n by_o neither_o nor_o bring_v our_o thought_n unto_o any_o good_a issue_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v not_o utter_o to_o banish_v such_o thing_n out_o of_o our_o heart_n but_o only_o to_o shut_v they_o out_o for_o the_o time_n and_o to_o let_v they_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n like_o suitor_n till_o we_o have_v dispatch_v with_o those_o unto_o who_o for_o the_o present_a we_o have_v give_v hear_v lest_o rush_v in_o uncalled_a and_o speak_v altogether_o after_o a_o tumultuous_a manner_n nothing_o be_v dispatch_v through_o this_o disorder_n whereas_o by_o seasonable_a admittance_n in_o due_a course_n and_o confer_v with_o one_o after_o another_o all_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o good_a effect_n second_o as_o we_o must_v cleanse_v our_o heart_n from_o these_o encumbrance_n so_o we_o must_v deck_v and_o adorn_v they_o with_o the_o ornament_n of_o virtue_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o entertain_v so_o high_a and_o holy_a a_o guest_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v deck_v they_o with_o humility_n in_o which_o he_o so_o chief_o delight_v that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o be_v content_a to_o confer_v with_o we_o for_o a_o little_a while_n but_o will_v 15._o esa_n 57_o 15._o even_o dwell_v and_o keep_v residence_n with_o we_o if_o we_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o approach_v into_o god_n presence_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n let_v we_o think_v and_o consider_v of_o his_o glorious_a greatness_n and_o awful_a majesty_n and_o of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n weakness_n and_o unworthiness_n say_v in_o our_o soul_n with_o abraham_n behold_v i_o have_v take_v upon_o i_o to_o speak_v 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o unto_o the_o lord_n which_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n o_o let_v not_o the_o lord_n be_v angry_a and_o i_o will_v speak_v and_o without_o this_o humility_n we_o can_v profitable_o perform_v this_o duty_n for_o as_o one_o say_v none_o can_v contemplate_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n who_o 18._o contemplari_fw-la dei_fw-la sapientiam_fw-la non_fw-la possunt_fw-la qui_fw-la sibi_fw-la videntur_fw-la esse_fw-la sapientes_fw-la etc._n etc._n greg._n in_o moral_a lib._n 18._o be_v wise_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n because_o they_o be_v by_o so_o much_o distant_a from_o his_o light_n by_o how_o much_o they_o come_v short_a of_o humility_n in_o themselves_o for_o while_o the_o swell_a of_o pride_n increase_v in_o their_o mind_n it_o close_v the_o sight_n of_o contemplation_n and_o think_v themselves_o enlighten_v above_o all_o other_o they_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o light_n of_o virtue_n final_o we_o must_v prepare_v our_o heart_n for_o meditation_n by_o sharpen_v our_o appetite_n and_o whet_v our_o stomach_n after_o this_o spiritual_a repast_n and_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o consider_v serious_o of_o those_o argument_n by_o which_o former_o it_o have_v be_v commend_v unto_o us._n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a help_n to_o our_o bodily_a nourishment_n when_o we_o come_v to_o our_o meat_n with_o a_o hungry_a appetite_n and_o that_o food_n do_v we_o but_o little_a good_a which_o we_o feed_v upon_o with_o loathe_v satiety_n so_o also_o be_v it_o in_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o if_o we_o receive_v our_o food_n with_o a_o good_a stomach_n we_o shall_v the_o better_o feed_v upon_o it_o retain_v and_o digest_v it_o whereas_o if_o we_o come_v unto_o it_o with_o a_o cloy_a appetite_n we_o shall_v soon_o cast_v it_o up_o again_o and_o never_o digest_v nor_o convert_v it_o to_o any_o spiritual_a nourishment_n last_o there_o be_v some_o preparation_n also_o require_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n for_o as_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o they_o be_v not_o too_o much_o pamper_v with_o excessive_a diet_n see_v this_o fullness_n and_o fatness_n of_o body_n cause_v emptiness_n and_o leanness_n in_o the_o soul_n dull_v the_o mind_n drown_v the_o spirit_n and_o oppress_v the_o heart_n so_o must_v we_o on_o the_o other_o side_n beware_v that_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v not_o weary_v and_o the_o spirit_n spend_v with_o former_a study_n and_o labour_n so_o as_o they_o be_v whole_o disable_v that_o they_o can_v as_o fit_a instrument_n perform_v any_o good_a service_n to_o the_o soul_n in_o this_o spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v rather_o dispose_v to_o rest_n and_o sleep_v then_o to_o take_v any_o profitable_a pain_n in_o this_o laborious_a employment_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v our_o person_n the_o next_o thing_n to_o be_v do_v be_v to_o provide_v fit_a matter_n whereupon_o we_o may_v meditate_v without_o which_o our_o meditation_n be_v always_o unprofitable_a and_o oftentimes_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n do_v pitiful_o fail_v for_o though_o all_o be_v willing_a to_o meditate_v the_o mind_n delight_v in_o its_o own_o motion_n and_o in_o discourse_v upon_o those_o subject_n which_o it_o most_o esteem_v and_o upon_o which_o the_o heart_n be_v whole_o fix_v yet_o few_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o matter_n as_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o their_o soul_n nourishment_n but_o some_o meditate_v mischief_n in_o their_o heart_n think_v upon_o the_o ready_a mean_n how_o they_o may_v achieve_v it_o with_o least_o danger_n some_o how_o they_o may_v satisfy_v their_o carnal_a desire_n with_o worldly_a riches_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n and_o raise_v themselves_o by_o other_o man_n ruin_n some_o meditate_v upon_o natural_a thing_n with_o natural_a mind_n never_o draw_v they_o to_o spiritual_a use_n some_o on_o domestical_a matter_n how_o they_o may_v best_o contrive_v their_o business_n or_o on_o civil_a affair_n and_o high_a point_n of_o state_n yea_o many_o man_n spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o meditation_n about_o matter_n mere_o concern_v other_o man_n and_o nothing_o at_o all_o appertain_v unto_o they_o upon_o which_o and_o a_o thousand_o such_o like_a subject_n we_o may_v spend_v our_o spirit_n wear_v out_o our_o body_n and_o weary_a our_o mind_n and_o yet_o be_v never_o the_o holy_a in_o this_o life_n nor_o happy_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o the_o matter_n of_o these_o christian_a meditation_n whereof_o we_o entreat_v aught_o to_o be_v whole_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o or_o at_o least_o the_o use_n which_o we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o they_o and_o thus_o the_o whole_a scripture_n and_o every_o part_n and_o parcel_n of_o they_o may_v be_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n when_o we_o serious_o consider_v of_o the_o right_n and_o natural_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o they_o and_o draw_v they_o unto_o use_n either_o for_o instruction_n admonition_n reproof_n consolation_n or_o the_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n of_o our_o sinful_a life_n in_o which_o kind_n of_o meditation_n whoso_o exercise_n themselves_o they_o be_v by_o the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v bless_v but_o beside_o the_o text_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o any_o point_n of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o divinity_n contain_v in_o they_o may_v
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
we_o ever_o so_o much_o desire_v of_o the_o wholesome_a food_n though_o we_o know_v it_o to_o be_v so_o as_o when_o we_o have_v by_o experience_n find_v that_o it_o be_v please_v to_o our_o own_o taste_n and_o afford_v unto_o we_o good_a nourishment_n have_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o increase_v our_o strength_n and_o thus_o also_o it_o be_v in_o spiritual_a thing_n though_o we_o see_v the_o danger_n of_o our_o corruption_n with_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o and_o thereby_o be_v make_v careful_a in_o some_o degree_n to_o avoid_v they_o yet_o we_o may_v be_v overtake_v and_o with_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n be_v draw_v to_o fall_v into_o they_o but_o if_o by_o experience_n we_o have_v feel_v the_o smart_n of_o they_o how_o their_o poison_n have_v wrought_v in_o our_o heart_n enfeeble_v our_o grace_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o weaken_a and_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n we_o will_v ever_o afterward_o mortal_o hate_v they_o and_o more_o careful_o shun_v they_o then_o in_o former_a time_n and_o contrariwise_o though_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o such_o grace_n and_o duty_n be_v excellent_a and_o therefore_o to_o be_v love_v and_o embrace_v of_o we_o yet_o shall_v we_o never_o do_v it_o with_o that_o ardency_n of_o affection_n as_o when_o we_o have_v taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o they_o in_o themselves_o and_o the_o manifold_a comfort_n and_o singular_a benefit_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o as_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n inward_a refreshment_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o such_o other_o blessing_n of_o like_a nature_n all_o which_o consideration_n shall_v powerful_o persuade_v we_o not_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christianity_n but_o to_o labour_v after_o the_o feel_n and_o experience_n the_o use_n and_o 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1._o cor._n 8._o 1._o turn_v unto_o any_o wholesome_a nourishment_n but_o yet_o this_o duty_n of_o meditation_n after_o read_v can_v be_v perform_v to_o any_o purpose_n unless_o another_o go_v before_o it_o which_o be_v to_o use_v while_o we_o be_v read_v all_o attention_n of_o mind_n unto_o the_o thing_n read_v that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o understand_v they_o but_o orderly_o dispose_v and_o lay_v they_o up_o as_o we_o go_v in_o our_o memory_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v recall_v they_o into_o remembrance_n and_o so_o more_o thorough_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v they_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v in_o this_o exercise_n as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v banish_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n all_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o intend_v the_o action_n in_o hand_n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n seem_v to_o imply_v where_o he_o exhort_v timothy_n not_o simple_o to_o read_v but_o to_o attend_v unto_o read_v set_v himself_o so_o serious_o about_o it_o as_o that_o no_o other_o 13._o 1._o tim._n 3._o 13._o thing_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n shall_v withdraw_v he_o from_o it_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_a duty_n or_o right_a manner_n of_o perform_v it_o §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v read_v with_o affection_n and_o devotion_n apply_v all_o to_o use_v the_o seven_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o read_v with_o affection_n and_o devotion_n apply_v all_o unto_o ourselves_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n for_o spiritual_a use_n frame_v and_o fashion_v our_o heart_n unto_o it_o and_o change_v and_o vary_v our_o affection_n as_o the_o matter_n be_v vary_v &_o change_v for_o that_o counsel_n which_o one_o give_v for_o the_o read_n of_o the_o psalm_n may_v in_o the_o peruse_n of_o other_o part_n of_o scripture_n and_o holy_a writing_n be_v profitable_o observe_v if_o say_v he_o the_o psalm_n pray_v do_v you_o also_o pray_v if_o it_o mourn_v 3._o et_fw-la si_fw-la orat_fw-la 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shall_v raise_v it_o up_o at_o the_o lâ—st_o day_n it_o stand_v upon_o not_o our_o resolution_n or_o love_n towards_o god_n but_o upon_o his_o unchangeable_a counsel_n and_o decree_n which_o shall_v stand_v who_o have_v not_o appoint_v 9_o 1._o thes_n 5._o 9_o we_o to_o wrath_n but_o to_o obtain_v salvation_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o upon_o his_o love_n which_o be_v immutable_a and_o everlasting_a for_o who_o he_o loâ—eth_v to_o the_o end_n he_o 8._o jer._n 31._o 8._o love_v they_o not_o upon_o our_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v more_o mighty_a to_o save_v than_o all_o our_o enemy_n to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v we_o so_o that_o 1._o joh._n 13._o 1._o though_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o unable_a to_o hold_v out_o yet_o we_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o 12._o rom._n 14_o 4._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o stand_v and_o to_o keep_v that_o which_o we_o have_v commit_v unto_o he_o against_o that_o great_a day_n of_o 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to_o pass_v than_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n to_o fail_v 17._o luk._n 16._o 17._o the_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v when_o we_o be_v once_o enter_v into_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n unto_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n the_o many_o and_o great_a difficulty_n which_o we_o find_v in_o the_o way_n &_o the_o might_n &_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v able_a and_o 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o willing_a to_o perfect_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n the_o which_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o infallibility_n of_o god_n counsel_n ordain_v we_o to_o salvation_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o withhold_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n the_o foundation_n of_o god_n say_v he_o stand_v sure_a 19_o 2._o tim._n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o and_o let_v every_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n yea_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o be_v encourage_v to_o forsake_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n he_o have_v not_o keep_v this_o royal_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n as_o a_o secret_a to_o himself_o but_o have_v so_o plain_o reveal_v it_o in_o his_o word_n that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n these_o thing_n have_v i_o write_v unto_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 13._o you_o who_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v know_v that_o he_o have_v eternal_a life_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o gladness_n and_o we_o encourage_v to_o hold_v on_o in_o our_o course_n with_o joy_n see_v though_o we_o have_v many_o let_n and_o mighty_a opposition_n in_o the_o way_n yet_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o at_o the_o last_o we_o shall_v come_v safe_o to_o our_o journey_n end_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o rich_a and_o royal_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n in_o this_o world_n do_v reward_n and_o crown_v a_o godly_a life_n which_o though_o they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a yet_o be_v they_o all_o little_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o glorious_a happiness_n which_o god_n have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o love_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v all_o but_o short_a prelude_v to_o that_o heavenly_a harmony_n and_o small_a earnest-penny_n and_o first-fruit_n of_o that_o main_a bargain_n and_o plentiful_a harvest_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v perfect_o free_v from_o all_o misery_n and_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v clean_o wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n and_o 4._o apoc._n 21._o 4._o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n nor_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v neither_o shall_v there_o be_v any_o more_o pain_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v and_o contrariwise_o we_o shall_v there_o in_o joy_n such_o honour_n riches_n and_o joy_n as_o neither_o the_o tongue_n can_v utter_v nor_o the_o heart_n conceive_v for_o we_o shall_v inherit_v 34._o inherit_v mat._n 25._o 34._o a_o kingdom_n a_o 31._o a_o and_o 7._o 31._o heavenly_a kingdom_n yea_o the_o kingdom_n 22._o kingdom_n act._n 4._o 22._o of_o god_n which_o like_o himself_o because_o it_o chief_o consist_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o himself_o be_v most_o absolute_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n there_o we_o shall_v be_v crown_v with_o a_o 12._o a_o jam._n 1_o 12._o crown_n of_o life_n a_o 25._o a_o 1._o cor._n 9_o 25._o uncorruptible_a crown_n a_o 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sedition_n among_o the_o jew_n throughout_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n yea_o so_o malignant_a be_v these_o black_a mouth_n that_o they_o dare_v to_o cast_v foul_a and_o false_a 2._o matth._n 12_o 24._o &_o 26._o 61._o luk._n 23._o 2._o aspersion_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o and_o blot_n and_o blemish_v the_o white_a and_o pure_a robe_n of_o his_o innocence_n with_o their_o unjust_a and_o reproachful_a calumny_n and_o such_o measure_n his_o saint_n and_o servant_n find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o wicked_a man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n such_o have_v they_o find_v since_o and_o shall_v do_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n against_o which_o discouragemen_v if_o we_o will_v be_v arm_v we_o must_v remember_v that_o this_o need_v not_o to_o seem_v any_o strange_a thing_n unto_o we_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v foretell_v that_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o lot_n of_o all_o his_o servant_n to_o be_v revile_v and_o slander_v for_o his_o 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celantiam_fw-la 1._o pet._n 3._o 16._o &_o 2._o 12._o the_o obloquy_n and_o slander_n of_o wicked_a man_n let_v we_o preserve_v our_o innocence_n and_o walk_v unblamable_o in_o this_o evil_a generation_n take_v great_a care_n so_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o holiness_n &_o righteousness_n of_o conversation_n that_o no_o man_n may_v speak_v evil_a of_o we_o without_o a_o lie_n and_o so_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n will_v more_o comfort_v and_o support_v we_o in_o all_o our_o christian_a course_n than_o the_o slander_n of_o wicked_a man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n and_o this_o be_v the_o best_a way_n to_o convince_v they_o of_o falsehood_n not_o only_o unto_o other_o but_o even_o to_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o even_o to_o make_v they_o like_a and_o love_v if_o they_o belong_v unto_o god_n the_o religion_n which_o we_o profess_v neither_o can_v any_o thing_n more_o powerful_o beat_v back_o these_o poisonous_a dart_n of_o slanderous_a report_n than_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n and_o integrity_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v never_o wound_v our_o heart_n though_o for_o a_o time_n they_o may_v blemish_v the_o brightness_n of_o our_o fame_n no_o verbal_a apology_n can_v so_o clear_a and_o justify_v we_o and_o convince_v our_o adversary_n of_o falsehood_n and_o malice_n as_o this_o real_a confutation_n of_o a_o innocent_a and_o unblameable_a life_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v by_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v thus_o revile_v and_o slander_v unjust_o and_o wrongful_o and_o the_o more_o we_o be_v thus_o disgrace_v and_o dishonour_v in_o this_o life_n the_o more_o we_o shall_v be_v advance_v and_o glorify_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n there_o be_v no_o just_a cause_n of_o mourning_n when_o we_o be_v thus_o false_o traduce_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n yea_o rather_o we_o shall_v rejoice_v and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o our_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n 12_o matth._n 5._o 11_o 12_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o derision_n and_o scoff_n which_o the_o world_n use_v to_o discourage_v the_o godly_a the_o second_o impediment_n be_v the_o derision_n scoff_n and_o scorn_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n whereby_o they_o disgrace_v the_o person_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o discountenance_v and_o discourage_v they_o in_o all_o religious_a and_o holy_a duty_n the_o which_o they_o do_v either_o by_o their_o word_n as_o in_o taunt_a speech_n make_v a_o jest_n of_o their_o profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n their_o hear_n read_v and_o study_v of_o the_o scripture_n pray_v godly_a communication_n and_o such_o religious_a exercise_n or_o by_o brand_a they_o with_o opprobrious_a name_n as_o lollard_n hugonotes_n puritan_n sectary_n bible-bearer_n holy_a brethren_n and_o such_o like_a or_o else_o by_o scornful_a gesture_n as_o nod_v shake_v the_o head_n mow_v jeer_a laugh_v at_o they_o and_o the_o like_a the_o which_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n that_o hinder_v many_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v of_o mild_a modest_a and_o ingenuous_a nature_n from_o make_v any_o outward_a profession_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n and_o perform_v of_o any_o religious_a exercise_n or_o at_o least_o to_o proceed_v in_o they_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o disquietness_n of_o mind_n as_o appear_v by_o those_o pitiful_a complaint_n which_o they_o have_v from_o time_n to_o time_n make_v unto_o god_n of_o these_o indignity_n offer_v unto_o they_o by_o their_o spiteful_a adversary_n thus_o the_o church_n complain_v that_o god_n enemy_n do_v hiss_v and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n against_o 14._o lam._n 2._o 16._o &_o 3._o 14._o they_o that_o they_o be_v a_o derision_n to_o all_o the_o people_n and_o their_o song_n all_o the_o day_n and_o that_o in_o their_o bitter_a mourning_n and_o day_n of_o affliction_n they_o in_o a_o taunt_a manner_n require_v of_o they_o that_o they_o will_v be_v merry_a and_o sing_v one_o of_o the_o 3._o psal_n 137._o 3._o song_n of_o zion_n that_o they_o be_v become_v a_o reproach_n to_o their_o neighbour_n a_o scorn_n and_o derision_n to_o they_o that_o be_v round_o about_o they_o that_o they_o be_v make_v a_o byword_n 4._o psal_n 79._o 4._o among_o the_o heathen_a a_o shake_n of_o the_o head_n among_o the_o people_n thus_o job_n complain_v i_o be_o as_o one_o mock_v of_o his_o neighbour_n who_o call_v upon_o god_n &_o he_o answer_v 16._o psal_n 119._o 5._o &_o 35_o 16._o he_o the_o just_a and_o upright_o man_n be_v laugh_v to_o scorn_v so_o david_n the_o proud_a have_v have_v i_o great_o in_o derision_n with_o hypocritical_a mocker_n at_o feast_n they_o gnash_v upon_o i_o with_o their_o tooth_n they_o that_o do_v sit_v in_o the_o gate_n speak_v against_o i_o 12._o psal_n 69._o 12._o and_o i_o be_v the_o song_n of_o the_o drunkard_n and_o speak_v of_o himself_o as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n he_o say_v all_o they_o that_o see_v i_o laugh_v i_o to_o scorn_n they_o shoot_v out_o the_o lip_n 7._o psal_n 22._o 7._o &_o shake_v the_o head_n by_o this_o job_n misery_n be_v much_o aggravate_v when_o as_o wicked_a 9_o job_n 30._o 9_o man_n make_v he_o their_o song_n and_o byword_n and_o jeremie_n bring_v to_o such_o impatience_n that_o he_o resolve_v to_o speak_v no_o more_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o he_o be_v in_o derision_n daily_o &_o every_o one_o reproach_v and_o mock_v he_o 8._o jer._n 20._o 7_o 8._o §._o sect._n 3_o how_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o derision_n and_o scorn_v of_o worldling_n but_o howsoever_o this_o be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a tentation_n yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o so_o discourage_v thereby_o as_o to_o desist_v or_o so_o much_o as_o slacken_v our_o pace_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n but_o though_o we_o sometime_o stumble_v at_o it_o a_o &_o catch_v a_o fall_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o lie_v still_o &_o quite_o give_v over_o our_o profession_n and_o holy_a practice_n but_o rise_v up_o again_o and_o go_v in_o our_o course_n with_o renew_a resolution_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n who_o though_o they_o be_v somewhat_o daunt_v and_o grieve_v with_o the_o scoff_n and_o derision_n of_o the_o wicked_a yet_o they_o 18._o psal_n 44._o 13_o 17_o 18._o do_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o deal_v false_o in_o his_o covenant_n their_o heart_n turn_v not_o back_o neither_o do_v their_o step_n turn_v from_o his_o way_n and_o of_o holy_a david_n who_o profess_v that_o though_o the_o proud_a have_v he_o great_o in_o derision_n yet_o he_o 51._o psal_n 119._o 51._o decline_v not_o from_o god_n law_n unto_o which_o resolution_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o herein_o no_o new_a thing_n do_v betide_v we_o but_o that_o which_o all_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n have_v suffer_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a from_o time_n to_o time_n for_o thus_o ishmael_n deride_v isaac_n and_o 9_o gen._n 21_o 9_o as_o it_o be_v probable_a the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v unto_o he_o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o his_o seed_n michol_n scoff_v at_o the_o zeal_n of_o holy_a david_n 16._o 2_o sam._n 6._o 16._o when_o she_o see_v he_o dance_v before_o the_o ark_n thus_o the_o israelite_n scorn_v god_n prophet_n and_o messenger_n that_o speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o word_n 16._o 2._o chro._n 36._o 15_o 16._o of_o the_o lord_n and_o make_v themselves_o sport_n with_o ezechiel_n sermon_n 32._o ezek_n 33._o 32._o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v some_o pleasant_a musician_n final_o thus_o sanballat_n 4._o neh._n 4._o 1_o 4._o and_o tobiah_n deride_v nehemiah_n and_o the_o jew_n when_o they_o set_v they_o serious_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o jew_n scoff_v at_o the_o 13._o act._n 2._o 13._o apostle_n when_o they_o speak_v with_o strange_a tongue_n the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n as_o though_o they_o have_v be_v drink_v with_o new_a wine_n yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o in_o who_o all_o gravity_n and_o wisdom_n shine_v and_o in_o who_o action_n may_v and_o majesty_n grace_n and_o goodness_n clear_o appear_v be_v notwithstanding_o no_o whit_n privilege_v and_o exempt_v from_o the_o derision_n and_o scorn_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n for_o the_o pharisee_n laugh_v at_o his_o divine_a sermon_n herod_n and_o the_o soldier_n in_o scorn_n clothe_v he_o in_o white_a and_o purple_a crown_v he_o with_o thorn_n bow_v the_o knee_n before_o he_o and_o flowting_o salute_v he_o as_o king_n of_o the_o jew_n yea_o in_o his_o bitter_a passion_n which_o he_o suffer_v as_o innocent_a 13._o luk._n 23._o 13._o shall_v have_v draw_v from_o all_o man_n even_o tear_n of_o blood_n they_o sport_v themselves_o nod_v
which_o man_n so_o eager_o hunt_v after_o yet_o alas_o what_o inestimable_a loss_n be_v in_o this_o purchase_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o scandal_n arise_v from_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v the_o usual_a impediment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n use_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o action_n now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o such_o as_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n which_o they_o common_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n as_o stumble_v block_n to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n who_o prosper_v in_o their_o sinful_a course_n and_o abound_v in_o riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n as_o though_o they_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o he_o in_o all_o their_o course_n see_v they_o enjoy_v above_o all_o other_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o exceed_v all_o other_o man_n in_o outward_a blessing_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a solomon_n observe_v in_o his_o time_n there_o be_v say_v he_o a_o vanity_n which_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n that_o there_o 2._o eccles_n 8._o 14._o &_o 9_o 1_o 2._o be_v just_a man_n to_o who_o it_o happen_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o wicked_a again_o there_o be_v wicked_a man_n to_o who_o it_o happen_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o righteous_a i_o say_v that_o this_o also_o be_v vanity_n this_o be_v it_o which_o have_v almost_o make_v holy_a david_n foot_n to_o slip_v to_o offend_v against_o the_o generation_n of_o god_n child_n and_o to_o 15._o psal_n 73._o 2_o 3_o 13_o 15._o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v his_o heart_n and_o wash_v his_o hand_n in_o innocence_n in_o vain_a when_o he_o observe_v the_o great_a prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o how_o they_o thrive_v in_o all_o their_o course_n this_o bring_v jeremy_n to_o a_o stand_n and_o make_v he_o so_o bold_a as_o to_o reason_v the_o matter_n with_o god_n concern_v the_o administration_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n wherefore_o say_v he_o do_v the_o way_n of_o 2._o jer._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o wicked_a prosper_v wherefore_o be_v all_o they_o happy_a that_o deal_n very_o treacherous_o thou_o have_v plant_v they_o yea_o they_o have_v take_v root_n they_o grow_v yea_o they_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n thou_o be_v near_o in_o their_o mouth_n and_o far_o from_o their_o reins_n but_o this_o impediment_n we_o shall_v easy_o remove_v if_o with_o david_n we_o will_v go_v into_o god_n sanctuary_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v understand_v their_o end_n namely_o that_o god_n have_v set_v they_o in_o slippery_a place_n from_o which_o he_o cast_v they_o 18._o psal_n 73._o 17_o 18._o dwone_v into_o destruction_n and_o this_o truth_n we_o may_v confirm_v unto_o ourselves_o not_o only_o by_o our_o own_o daily_a observation_n but_o also_o by_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o have_v raise_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o comfort_n after_o that_o they_o have_v stumble_v at_o this_o stone_n of_o offence_n i_o have_v see_v say_v david_n the_o wicked_a in_o great_a power_n and_o spread_v himself_o 37._o psal_n 37._o 35_o 36_o 37._o like_o a_o green_a bay_fw-mi three_fw-mi yet_o he_o pass_v away_o and_z lo_o he_o be_v not_o yea_o i_o seek_v he_o but_o he_o can_v not_o be_v find_v and_o contrariwise_o mark_v the_o perfect_a man_n and_o behold_v the_o upright_o for_o howsoever_o his_o beginning_n may_v be_v embitter_v with_o affliction_n yet_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n but_o the_o transgressor_n shall_v be_v destroy_v together_o and_o the_o end_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v cut_v off_o so_o out_o of_o his_o wise_a experience_n solomon_n thus_o conclude_v though_o a_o sinner_n do_v evil_a a_o hundred_o time_n and_o his_o day_n be_v prolong_v yet_o 13._o eccles_n 8._o 12_o 13._o sure_o i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v before_o he_o but_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v well_o with_o the_o wicked_a neither_o shall_v he_o prolong_v his_o day_n which_o be_v a_o shadow_n because_o he_o fear_v not_o before_o god_n again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o wicked_a in_o this_o life_n have_v with_o dives_fw-la all_fw-mi their_o good_a the_o 25._o luk._n 16._o 25._o which_o through_o their_o abuse_n turn_v to_o their_o great_a evil_n fat_v they_o for_o the_o day_n of_o slaughter_n and_o serve_v unto_o they_o as_o occasion_n and_o instrument_n of_o sin_n do_v but_o increase_v their_o fearful_a condemnation_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o have_v their_o portion_n in_o this_o life_n have_v their_o 14._o psal_n 17._o 14._o belly_n fill_v with_o god_n hide_v treasure_n and_o no_o further_a joy_n remain_v unto_o they_o but_o this_o which_o be_v so_o mutable_a and_o momentany_a whereas_o the_o lord_n have_v far_o better_a thing_n in_o store_n for_o his_o own_o child_n and_o servant_n even_o permanent_a riches_n and_o honour_n and_o pleasure_n at_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o and_o therefore_o we_o need_v not_o to_o envy_v the_o happiness_n of_o these_o slave_n nor_o to_o be_v discourage_v in_o the_o service_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o for_o the_o present_a they_o have_v more_o to_o spend_v in_o their_o riotous_a course_n than_o we_o see_v though_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o nonage_n he_o give_v unto_o we_o but_o some_o short_a allowance_n because_o through_o childish_a folly_n we_o be_v apt_a to_o abuse_v great_a plenty_n and_o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o the_o same_o excess_n yet_o he_o reserve_v better_a thing_n in_o store_n for_o we_o even_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n glory_n without_o disgrace_n riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o fade_v not_o and_o ravish_a delight_n which_o shall_v continue_v for_o evermore_o §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o scandal_n arise_v from_o judgement_n defer_v the_o second_o scandal_n and_o offence_n be_v that_o delay_n which_o god_n seem_v to_o make_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o judgement_n and_o dispensation_n of_o his_o benefit_n and_o reward_n for_o first_o when_o wicked_a man_n multiply_v their_o sin_n and_o yet_o escape_v deserve_v punishment_n they_o begin_v to_o doubt_v whether_o there_o be_v any_o providence_n and_o so_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o preacher_n because_o 11._o eccl._n 8._o 11._o sentence_v against_o a_o evil_a work_n be_v not_o execute_v speedy_o therefore_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n be_v full_o set_v in_o they_o to_o do_v evil_a and_o god_n child_n likewise_o stumble_v at_o this_o stone_n of_o offence_n be_v tempt_v to_o think_v that_o there_o be_v no_o gain_n in_o godliness_n and_o little_a profit_n in_o be_v more_o diligent_a than_o other_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n when_o as_o they_o observe_v that_o there_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o outward_a thing_n no_o assurance_n of_o love_n or_o hatred_n nor_o any_o difference_n between_o one_o and_o another_o see_v all_o thing_n come_v 2._o eccl._n 9_o 1_o 2._o alike_o to_o all_o and_o there_o be_v one_o event_n to_o the_o righteous_a and_o the_o wicked_a to_o the_o good_a and_o to_o the_o clean_a and_o to_o the_o unclean_a to_o he_o that_o sacrifice_v and_o to_o he_o that_o sacrifice_v not_o as_o be_v the_o good_a so_o be_v the_o sinner_n and_o he_o that_o swear_v as_o he_o that_o fear_v a_o oath_n but_o this_o tentation_n &_o stumble_a block_n i_o have_v before_o remove_v only_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o god_n judgement_n like_o himself_o be_v eternal_a &_o that_o he_o give_v such_o reward_n to_o the_o godly_a &_o inflict_v such_o punishment_n upon_o the_o wicked_a as_o be_v endless_a and_o everlasting_a in_o which_o respect_n a_o thousand_o year_n be_v with_o god_n but_o as_o one_o day_n as_o the_o apostle_n 8._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 8._o speak_v and_o the_o benefit_n and_o affliction_n of_o the_o long_a liver_n nothing_o in_o comparison_n of_o future_a joy_n and_o misery_n and_o therefore_o the_o great_a prosperity_n of_o wicked_a man_n shall_v not_o encourage_v any_o to_o follow_v their_o sinful_a course_n see_v it_o shall_v soon_o have_v a_o end_n and_o bring_v with_o it_o endless_a punishment_n neither_o shall_v the_o long_a and_o great_a affliction_n discourage_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a
consider_v first_o that_o this_o be_v a_o shameful_a and_o horrible_a abuse_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o he_o will_v never_o let_v go_v unpunished_a to_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o the_o more_o to_o offend_v and_o diplease_v he_o by_o wilful_a continue_v in_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n to_o provoke_v god_n to_o wrath_n because_o he_o be_v patient_a and_o long-suffering_a and_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o because_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o final_o to_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n because_o he_o be_v such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n that_o he_o give_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n rich_a wage_n and_o reward_n without_o all_o merit_n and_o desert_n for_o these_o shall_v rather_o be_v argument_n to_o inflame_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o to_o make_v we_o so_o much_o the_o more_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n and_o fearful_a to_o offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n to_o ansgression_n and_o sin_n so_o also_o he_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o 17._o psal_n 145._o 17._o guilty_a visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a saviour_n so_o also_o a_o just_a god_n and_o 7._o esa_n 45._o 21._o psal_n 11._o 7._o a_o righteous_a lord_n who_o love_v righteousness_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a but_o will_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o terrible_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o judge_n especial_o to_o those_o who_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o disjoin_v these_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v nor_o imagine_v such_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n as_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o maim_n the_o divine_a nature_n and_o to_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o hand_n from_o he_o which_o outrageous_a violence_n offer_v unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a let_v we_o with_o david_n so_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v good_a as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 1._o psal_n 25._o 8._o psal_n â—01_n 1._o he_o be_v also_o upright_o and_o in_o our_o song_n so_o sing_v of_o his_o mercy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o disjoin_v his_o judgement_n from_o it_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n and_o in_o all_o his_o work_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n 10._o psal_n 8â—_n 10._o and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o let_v we_o not_o say_v his_o mercy_n be_v great_a he_o will_v 7._o ecclus_n 5._o 6_o 7._o be_v pacify_v for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n come_v from_o he_o and_o his_o indignation_n rest_v upon_o sinner_n neither_o let_v we_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o patience_n make_v any_o tarry_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n nor_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o sudden_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v forth_o and_o in_o thy_o security_n thou_o shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n 6_o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v after_o our_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_n up_o unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o his_o curse_n against_o sinner_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â—_o psal_n 73._o â—_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o a_o pillow_n whereon_o we_o may_v sleep_v more_o secure_o in_o our_o wickedness_n whereas_o he_o come_v not_o to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v but_o to_o dissolve_v and_o abolish_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o to_o purge_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o that_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
he_o by_o a_o absolute_a faith_n when_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n for_o it_o but_o we_o must_v examine_v his_o tentation_n by_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n which_o will_v easy_o discover_v the_o fraud_n weakness_n and_o maliciousness_n of_o they_o for_o nothing_o give_v satan_n more_o advantage_n against_o weak_a christian_n than_o their_o readiness_n to_o give_v credit_n to_o his_o tentation_n without_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o touchstone_n of_o god_n truth_n four_o if_o satan_n take_v advantage_n from_o the_o humour_n of_o melancholy_n abound_v in_o we_o to_o fill_v and_o fraught_v our_o heart_n with_o these_o scruple_n &_o fear_n we_o must_v use_v the_o help_n of_o the_o skilful_a physician_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o this_o cause_n that_o so_o the_o effect_n may_v cease_v and_o withal_o ask_v the_o counsel_n of_o some_o judicious_a &_o faithful_a divine_a who_o may_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o way_n &_o resolve_v our_o doubt_n upon_o who_o judgement_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n we_o must_v more_o rest_v then_o upon_o our_o own_o weak_a conceit_n and_o opinion_n especial_o be_v thus_o blind_v with_o those_o black_a and_o foggy_a mist_n which_o false_a fear_n and_o melancholy_n have_v cast_v before_o they_o five_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v our_o heart_n possess_v and_o replenish_v with_o the_o true_a and_o filial_a fear_n of_o god_n spring_v from_o faith_n and_o love_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v zealous_a in_o god_n service_n and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o room_n for_o these_o panic_n and_o superstitious_a fear_n nor_o any_o advantage_n give_v to_o satan_n of_o seize_v upon_o we_o with_o his_o suggestion_n last_o we_o must_v careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v ourselves_o over_o to_o be_v rule_v by_o these_o scruple_n and_o fear_n either_o to_o do_v or_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n because_o of_o some_o evil_n threaten_v but_o in_o thing_n indifferent_a it_o be_v our_o best_a course_n to_o resist_v the_o tentation_n by_o do_v the_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o be_v suggest_v if_o christian_a prudence_n tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v convenient_a all_o circumstance_n consider_v and_o in_o thing_n lawful_a or_o unlawful_a we_o be_v to_o perform_v or_o omit_v they_o not_o out_o of_o scrupulous_a fear_n of_o any_o evil_n threaten_v by_o the_o tempter_n from_o which_o god_n be_v al-sufficient_a to_o shield_v we_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n because_o he_o in_o his_o word_n have_v command_v or_o forbid_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o carnal_a fear_n be_v a_o great_a hindrance_n unto_o godliness_n and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o second_o we_o be_v hinder_v by_o carnal_a fear_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n while_o thereby_o we_o be_v move_v to_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o though_o we_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n or_o if_o we_o have_v begin_v well_o yet_o we_o shall_v never_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n the_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n which_o across_o we_o in_o these_o course_n and_o the_o manifold_a and_o malicious_a tentation_n and_o persecution_n which_o be_v raise_v against_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o fear_v our_o mind_n be_v trouble_v our_o heart_n vex_v and_o turmoil_v our_o courage_n quail_v our_o resolution_n weaken_v and_o we_o utter_o disable_v and_o discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o this_o course_n of_o christianity_n when_o as_o we_o have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o proceed_v &_o continue_v inâ—â—_n unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v the_o which_o tentation_n be_v much_o strengthen_v when_o we_o see_v the_o many_o faint_n and_o fayling_n of_o other_o that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n have_v either_o neglect_v the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o or_o perform_v they_o to_o little_a purpose_n in_o a_o cold_a formal_a &_o careless_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o end_n have_v whole_o desist_v &_o return_v back_o to_o their_o old_a profaneness_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v know_v that_o never_o any_o do_v serious_o &_o sincere_o seek_v god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o they_o have_v assure_o find_v he_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o fayling_n and_o relapse_n of_o hypocrite_n &_o temporary_n if_o our_o own_o conscice_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n second_o our_o faintness_n and_o weakness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v we_o walk_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v we_o nor_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o own_o resolution_n &_o endeavour_n but_o of_o god_n gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n then_o must_v it_o need_v also_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o action_n of_o life_n be_v make_v as_o unfit_a for_o they_o hereby_o as_o a_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n to_o perform_v any_o work_n of_o the_o live_n now_o this_o heaviness_n &_o excessive_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o diverse_a cause_n as_o first_o from_o the_o sight_n &_o sense_n of_o our_o innumerable_a &_o grievous_a sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n &_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o mere_o arise_v out_o of_o servile_a fear_n &_o self-love_n apprehend_v god_n terrible_a judgement_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n second_o from_o the_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o unmortified_a corruption_n do_v rage_n &_o sway_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o sin_n that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n &_o weakness_n that_o we_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n look_v upon_o they_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v imperfect_a &_o continual_o assault_v with_o our_o contrary_a corruption_n our_o faith_n with_o doubt_v our_o affiance_n with_o diffidence_n our_o humility_n with_o pride_n our_o repentance_n with_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n three_o from_o our_o weakness_n in_o faith_n persuade_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n four_o from_o spiritual_a desertion_n whereby_o god_n estrange_v himself_o from_o we_o and_o seem_v to_o have_v leave_v and_o forsake_v us._n five_o from_o our_o faint_a and_o fail_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o often_o relapse_n into_o sin_n six_o from_o our_o manifold_a and_o sharp_a affliction_n which_o
away_o both_o these_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v rouse_v up_o our_o spirit_n and_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o 6._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 6._o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n by_o 13._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o consider_v the_o weight_n and_o worth_n the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n in_o comparison_n whereof_o all_o worldly_a thing_n ought_v to_o be_v neglect_v as_o vain_a and_o of_o no_o value_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n life_n and_o salvation_n shall_v be_v assure_v unto_o we_o if_o we_o faint_v not_o whereas_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o part_n or_o interest_n in_o they_o though_o we_o have_v make_v never_o so_o good_a beginning_n or_o proceed_n if_o we_o do_v not_o still_o go_v forward_o and_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o if_o we_o endure_v 13._o matth._n 24._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v be_v save_v if_o we_o fight_v unto_o the_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o of_o life_n but_o if_o we_o lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v back_o we_o shall_v 62._o luk._n 9_o 62._o not_o be_v though_o worthy_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n final_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o they_o also_o may_v be_v renew_a and_o repair_v as_o hear_v read_v meditation_n prayer_n watchfulness_n holy_a conference_n and_o the_o rest_n without_o which_o the_o soul_n will_v grow_v faint_a and_o languish_v like_o the_o body_n which_o be_v deprive_v of_o corporal_a food_n but_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o languish_a weariness_n let_v we_o unite_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n desire_v he_o by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v our_o deadness_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n that_o we_o 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whereby_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o cap._n xiii_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n answer_v and_o first_o such_o as_o pretend_v impossibility_n and_o difficulty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v possible_a unto_o us._n but_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o those_o real_a impediment_n which_o it_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v but_o also_o by_o suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n many_o strong_a objection_n which_o tend_v to_o this_o main_a end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n and_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o in_o this_o state_n of_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o it_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v for_o who_o can_v bring_v that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o be_v unclean_a who_o can_v lead_v such_o a_o life_n as_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o pure_a eye_n can_v endure_v nothing_o which_o be_v impure_a and_o imperfect_a see_v the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v as_o 6._o esay_n 64._o 6._o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o so_o far_o exceed_v we_o that_o now_o live_v in_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o complain_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v but_o contrariwise_o do_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o weary_v ourselves_o about_o impossibility_n and_o so_o to_o lose_v both_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o play_v the_o bankerupt_v and_o to_o resolve_v that_o because_o we_o can_v pay_v all_o our_o whole_a debt_n that_o therefore_o we_o will_v pay_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o be_v both_o possible_a and_o easy_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o assist_v we_o if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o second_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o nothing_o will_v please_v god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a &_o all_o our_o best_a action_n be_v full_a of_o corruption_n &_o imperfection_n yet_o this_o need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o from_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v see_v christ_n who_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o cover_v our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n &_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n so_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v &_o then_o what_o be_v want_v on_o our_o part_n shall_v be_v supply_v on_o he_o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o 3._o rom._n 8._o 3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n we_o shall_v through_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n for_o he_o reject_v not_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n who_o desire_v 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o fear_v his_o name_n he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a 20._o matth._n 12._o 20._o flax_n till_o he_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o willing_a mind_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v according_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o to_o that_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v not_o he_o pity_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n like_v as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o &_o 14._o psal_n 103._o 13_o 14._o out_o of_o this_o pity_n pardon_v they_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n &_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o though_o he_o have_v most_o pure_a eye_n which_o can_v endure_v no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
though_o those_o who_o be_v in_o their_o youth_n and_o prime_a age_n be_v weary_a faint_a and_o utter_o fall_v yet_o if_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n we_o do_v deny_v ourselves_o and_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v renew_v 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o our_o strength_n and_o we_o shall_v mount_v up_o with_o wing_n as_o eagle_n we_o shall_v run_v and_o not_o be_v weary_a and_o walk_v and_o not_o be_v faint_a this_o work_n of_o regeneration_n be_v not_o our_o own_o but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v as_o able_a &_o willing_a to_o perfect_v a_o work_n as_o to_o begin_v it_o for_o not_o to_o finish_v what_o he_o have_v undertake_v and_o begin_v be_v a_o sign_n either_o of_o inconstancy_n or_o want_v of_o power_n whereas_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o omnipotent_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n shall_v i_o bring_v to_o the_o birth_n and_o not_o 9_o esa_n 66._o 9_o cause_n to_o bring_v forth_o say_v the_o lord_n shall_v i_o cause_v to_o bring_v forth_o and_o shut_v the_o womb_n say_v thy_o god_n though_o then_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v unto_o we_o hard_o difficult_a and_o even_o unpossible_a yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o see_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n though_o they_o be_v so_o far_o above_o our_o ability_n 37._o luk._n 1._o 37._o that_o they_o also_o exceed_v our_o hope_n so_o as_o we_o scarce_o dare_v sue_v and_o seek_v after_o that_o power_n of_o performance_n which_o god_n require_v and_o we_o desire_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o 20._o eph._n 3._o 20._o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n that_o work_v in_o us._n and_o though_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o stumble_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n and_o to_o sink_v in_o every_o tentation_n let_v we_o go_v on_o cheerful_o for_o all_o this_o see_v our_o god_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o to_o 24._o jude_n vers_fw-la 24._o present_v we_o faultless_a before_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o glory_n with_o exceed_a joy_n yea_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o prevent_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o not_o only_o to_o work_v in_o we_o as_o in_o the_o prodigal_a son_n some_o good_a desire_n of_o return_v unto_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 15._o luk._n 15._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o but_o even_o when_o he_o see_v we_o afar_o off_o he_o will_v run_v to_o meet_v we_o give_v we_o kind_a entertainment_n and_o feast_v we_o so_o with_o a_o banquet_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v enable_v with_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o find_v never_o so_o mighty_a opposition_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n yet_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n presence_n and_o assistance_n let_v not_o this_o dismay_v we_o for_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o 31._o rom._n 8._o 31._o we_o pharaoh_n may_v well_o frown_v and_o storm_n against_o we_o but_o his_o ruin_n shall_v be_v our_o safety_n the_o devil_n may_v rage_v and_o as_o it_o be_v rend_v we_o with_o his_o tentation_n but_o out_o he_o must_v come_v &_o leave_v his_o hold_n when_o god_n command_v he_o though_o we_o apprehend_v the_o greatness_n and_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n and_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o insufficiency_n to_o go_v through_o with_o it_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o from_o undertake_v it_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o his_o grace_n be_v all-sufficient_a and_o his_o power_n be_v manifest_v and_o glorify_v in_o our_o infirmity_n though_o we_o be_v weak_a 13._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 9_o eph._n 6._o 10_o 13._o in_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o able_a to_o do_v nothing_o yet_o we_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o might_n &_o with_o the_o apostle_n able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n though_o we_o through_o our_o corruption_n be_v prone_a to_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n the_o lord_n shall_v deliver_v we_o from_o every_o evil_a 18._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 18._o work_n and_o preserve_v we_o unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o final_o though_o we_o be_v so_o fetter_v and_o gaul_v with_o our_o natural_a corruption_n that_o we_o can_v scarce_o creep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n yet_o we_o may_v resolve_v to_o run_v 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o in_o they_o with_o great_a agility_n and_o swiftness_n when_o he_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n they_o say_v a_o ancient_a father_n who_o resolve_v to_o pass_v from_o the_o love_n of_o worldly_a pleasure_n unto_o a_o honest_a and_o virtuous_a life_n find_v it_o at_o the_o 55._o cyr._n in_o hesaiam_n lib._n 4._o cap._n 55._o first_o a_o rough_a and_o uncouth_a way_n which_o be_v hardly_o passable_a for_o the_o sweetness_n of_o a_o long_o settle_v and_o confirm_v custom_n oppose_v and_o hinder_v they_o and_o loathness_n to_o break_v it_o do_v much_o intoxicate_a and_o disturb_v their_o mind_n neither_o can_v our_o carnal_a affection_n be_v easy_o shun_v or_o subdue_v nor_o be_v the_o way_n of_o virtue_n plain_a and_o easy_a to_o every_o one_o who_o offer_v to_o run_v in_o it_o but_o yet_o god_n prosper_v and_o help_v we_o forward_o and_o smooth_v and_o level_v these_o rough_a and_o unpassable_a way_n a_o man_n may_v easy_o escape_v or_o overcome_v the_o assault_n of_o his_o own_o carnal_a affection_n and_o courageous_o mount_v unto_o the_o top_n of_o the_o hill_n of_o virtue_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n second_o god_n the_o son_n join_v with_o we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n will_v take_v away_o all_o difficulty_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n for_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o a_o true_a and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o ingraft_v into_o this_o bless_a &_o fruitful_a vine_n as_o live_v branch_n we_o shall_v receive_v such_o spiritual_a life_n and_o sap_n of_o grace_n from_o he_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o ripe_a grape_n and_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v knit_v unto_o he_o in_o this_o bless_a union_n and_o become_v lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n we_o shall_v have_v communion_n with_o he_o and_o receive_v such_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n as_o shall_v be_v effectual_a not_o only_o for_o our_o justification_n but_o also_o for_o our_o sanctification_n from_o his_o death_n 4._o rom._n 6._o 4._o we_o shall_v receive_v virtue_n &_o strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n thereof_o so_o as_o it_o shall_v no_o long_o reign_v and_o rule_v in_o we_o as_o in_o former_a time_n and_o from_o his_o resurrection_n such_o a_o quicken_a power_n as_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n bring_v 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upon_o we_o his_o sweet_a and_o easy_a yoke_n of_o evangelicall_a obedience_n according_a to_o that_o his_o gracious_a call_n and_o invitation_n come_v unto_o i_o all_o you_o 30._o matth._n 11._o 28_o 29_o 30._o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a load_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o take_v my_o yoke_n upon_o you_o and_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v rest_n unto_o your_o soul_n for_o my_o yoke_n be_v easy_a and_o my_o burden_n light_n so_o that_o though_o it_o be_v a_o yoke_n and_o burden_n yet_o it_o need_v not_o dismay_v we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o light_a and_o easy_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o
necessity_n of_o their_o body_n &_o natural_a life_n as_o some_o small_a refresh_n in_o their_o inn_n that_o they_o may_v afterward_o with_o more_o strength_n &_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o their_o journey_n but_o the_o prime_n and_o principal_a joy_n which_o ravish_v their_o soul_n with_o inward_a delight_n be_v secret_a &_o unknown_a to_o all_o save_v those_o who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o so_o that_o they_o may_v say_v to_o worldling_n of_o their_o joy_n when_o they_o object_n unto_o they_o their_o sadness_n &_o want_n of_o mirth_n as_o our_o saviour_n of_o his_o meat_n we_o have_v joy_n which_o you_o know_v not_o of_o see_v our_o joy_n be_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o it_o be_v that_o hide_a manna_n which_o our_o saviour_n give_v they_o to_o eat_v &_o like_o 17._o joh._n 4._o 34._o apoc._n 2._o 17._o that_o new_a name_n write_v in_o the_o white_a stone_n which_o no_o man_n know_v save_v he_o that_o receive_v it_o it_o be_v a_o beauty_n which_o 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favour_n shine_v upon_o we_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o matter_n &_o cause_n of_o supreme_a and_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n not_o only_o permit_v to_o the_o faithful_a &_o restrain_v unto_o they_o alone_o as_o their_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a right_n but_o enjoin_v &_o require_v as_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n the_o performance_n whereof_o make_v they_o happy_a &_o bless_a let_v not_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o wise_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o wisdom_n 24._o jer._n 9_o 24._o nor_o the_o mighty_a man_n in_o his_o might_n nor_o the_o rich_a man_n in_o his_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o understand_v and_o know_v i_o etc._n etc._n so_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v to_o this_o joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o comely_a for_o the_o upright_o of_o which_o he_o propound_v himself_o for_o a_o example_n my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n and_o the_o 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o apostle_n likewise_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 10._o 17._o phil._n 4._o 4._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v in_o which_o himself_o take_v such_o abundant_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n that_o he_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o and_o renounce_v all_o other_o joy_n god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v 14._o gal_n 6._o 14._o in_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v bless_v and_o happy_a in_o our_o work_n but_o also_o in_o our_o wage_n and_o reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o make_v he_o their_o chief_a joy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v thou_o 4._o psal_n 37._o 4._o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o shall_v delight_v themselves_o in_o he_o and_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o ride_v 14._o esa_n 58._o 14._o upon_o the_o high_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o heritage_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o the_o faithful_a do_v thus_o rejoice_v in_o god_n himself_o so_o also_o in_o his_o word_n and_o work_n for_o when_o they_o find_v sweetness_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o food_n of_o their_o soul_n than_o they_o feed_v upon_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o delight_n so_o david_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o delight_n 162._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 24_o 103_o 111_o 162._o and_o my_o councillor_n thy_o testimony_n have_v i_o take_v as_o a_o heritage_n for_o ever_o for_o they_o be_v the_o rejoice_v of_o my_o heart_n how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o word_n unto_o my_o taste_n yea_o sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n i_o rejoice_v at_o thy_o word_n as_o one_o that_o find_v great_a spoil_n so_o also_o they_o rejoice_v in_o god_n work_n of_o creation_n and_o government_n admire_v god_n infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n that_o shine_v in_o they_o especial_o in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o the_o application_n thereof_o unto_o themselves_o by_o the_o inward_a and_o effectual_a work_n of_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n thus_o also_o do_v they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o their_o sanctification_n and_o new_a obedience_n and_o in_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n our_o rejoice_v be_v this_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o the_o faithful_a with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a mind_n do_v rejoice_v in_o earthly_a and_o temporary_a blessing_n in_o their_o house_n and_o land_n wife_n and_o child_n meat_n and_o drink_n pastime_n and_o recreation_n for_o to_o this_o end_n god_n have_v give_v they_o neither_o be_v there_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v in_o they_o any_o other_o good_a but_o for_o 13._o eccles_n 3._o 12_o 13._o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o fruition_n and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n and_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o again_o behold_v that_o which_o i_o have_v see_v it_o be_v good_a and_o comely_a for_o one_o to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v and_o to_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o 19_o eccles_n 5._o 18_o 19_o labour_n that_o he_o take_v under_o the_o sun_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n which_o god_n give_v he_o for_o it_o be_v his_o portion_n every_o man_n also_o to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v riches_n and_o wealth_n and_o have_v give_v he_o power_n to_o eat_v thereof_o and_o to_o take_v his_o portion_n and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o labour_n this_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o christian_n chief_a joy_n be_v spiritual_a and_o wherein_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n so_o that_o no_o lawful_a joy_n either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a inward_a or_o outward_a be_v want_v unto_o the_o righteous_a who_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n but_o yet_o their_o chief_a and_o principal_a joy_n in_o which_o they_o exceed_v all_o other_o be_v spiritual_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n perpetuity_n and_o propriety_n of_o it_o for_o first_o it_o excel_v all_o other_o joy_n be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a nature_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o short_a prelude_n to_o that_o heavenly_a and_o harmonious_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o full_a and_o everlasting_a fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o so_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o it_o in_o this_o world_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o who_o have_v here_o taste_v these_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o heavenly_a joy_n shall_v have_v the_o perfect_a fruition_n
their_o pursuer_n in_o secret_a corner_n and_o solitary_a place_n and_o of_o many_o other_o in_o our_o own_o time_n who_o be_v necessary_o debar_v of_o all_o public_a help_n &_o discountenance_v &_o discourage_v in_o their_o godly_a course_n by_o those_o which_o shall_v be_v their_o guide_n and_o leader_n yet_o be_v inward_o furnish_v with_o save_v grace_n do_v outward_o exercise_v they_o in_o all_o religious_a &_o holy_a duty_n for_o howsoever_o the_o public_a ministry_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n to_o begin_v as_o also_o to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o not_o only_a birth_n and_o spiritual_a life_n but_o also_o growth_n and_o strength_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v unto_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n so_o that_o whosoever_o neglect_v it_o when_o they_o may_v have_v it_o can_v never_o look_v to_o thrive_v in_o grace_n or_o to_o have_v any_o ability_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o any_o acceptable_a manner_n because_o they_o 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man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n so_o with_o the_o mouth_n confession_n be_v make_v unto_o salvation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n i_o believe_v therefore_o have_v i_o 10._o psal_n 116._o 10._o speak_v three_o i_o answer_v that_o fear_v of_o fall_v away_o or_o of_o be_v overtake_v with_o some_o gross_a sin_n must_v not_o hinder_v our_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o piety_n but_o rather_o this_o profession_n and_o practice_n must_v therefore_o be_v undertake_v that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v move_v more_o careful_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o persevere_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o godliness_n and_o to_o observe_v our_o way_n with_o great_a diligence_n and_o make_v straight_a step_n unto_o our_o foot_n that_o we_o do_v not_o slip_v nor_o halt_a nor_o turn_v aside_o out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o if_o we_o with_o these_o mind_n take_v upon_o we_o the_o profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o endeavour_n to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o holy_a 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further_o i_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n final_o i_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o benefit_n not_o only_o unto_o i_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o particular_a member_n thereof_o especial_o to_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v multiply_v thy_o favour_n upon_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n the_o king_n our_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_z electour_n palatine_n and_o the_o lady_n elizabeth_n his_o wife_n with_o their_o issue_n upon_o the_o honourable_a lord_n of_o the_o privy_a council_n the_o magistrate_n and_o minister_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o especial_o upon_o this_o whole_a family_n give_v unto_o we_o all_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o so_o join_v together_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n as_o that_o we_o may_v joint_o inherit_v that_o eternal_a happiness_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v render_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n might_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n another_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n o_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a servant_n be_v in_o myself_o utter_o unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n do_v yet_o in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o commandment_n and_o in_o some_o assurance_n of_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n render_v unto_o thou_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o heart_n all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n and_o abundant_a blessing_n 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jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n one_o true_a and_o everlasting_a god_n we_o ascribe_v the_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n most_o high_a and_o holy_a most_o dreadful_a and_o glorious_a in_o thy_o might_n and_o majesty_n unto_o all_o creature_n terrible_a and_o like_a a_o consume_a fire_n unto_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n but_o a_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o have_v encourage_v we_o hereunto_o by_o thy_o most_o gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n that_o where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n there_o thou_o will_v be_v present_a among_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a 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39_o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 4._o 10._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o jer._n 32._o 39_o so_o be_v it_o a_o sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n and_o possess_v by_o carnal_a security_n when_o we_o be_v fickle_a and_o unconstant_a serve_v god_n shun_v sin_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a only_a when_o the_o good_a mood_n be_v upon_o we_o or_o when_o we_o be_v drive_v thereunto_o either_o by_o some_o approach_n or_o present_a punishment_n for_o even_o the_o negligent_a steward_n look_v about_o he_o when_o his_o master_n call_v he_o to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o his_o stewardship_n and_o the_o most_o careless_a slave_n that_o secure_o neglect_v all_o his_o master_n command_n will_v begin_v to_o fear_v he_o when_o he_o see_v he_o take_v the_o cudgel_n into_o his_o hand_n to_o beat_v he_o or_o when_o he_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o the_o whip_n whereas_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n with_o a_o son-like_a fear_n be_v always_o constant_a in_o his_o duty_n although_o not_o continual_o in_o like_a measure_n because_o the_o argument_n incite_v to_o this_o fear_n be_v continual_o the_o same_o in_o themselves_o and_o he_o do_v constant_o consider_v of_o they_o §._o 5_o three_o when_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n but_o some_o part_n only_o again_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o make_v conscience_n of_o yield_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n but_o think_v it_o enough_o if_o we_o have_v respect_n to_o some_o part_n only_o though_o we_o neglect_v the_o rest_n as_o the_o first_o table_n without_o the_o second_o or_o the_o second_o without_o the_o first_o and_o that_o we_o shall_v escape_v well_o enough_o if_o we_o leave_v some_o sin_n though_o we_o retain_v some_o other_o and_o perform_v some_o good_a duty_n though_o we_o cast_v other_o behind_o our_o back_n never_o consider_v that_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v denounce_v against_o all_o who_o continue_v not_o in_o 6._o deut_n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o psal_n 119._o 6._o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o that_o he_o who_o break_v one_o commandment_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o that_o he_o who_o true_o fear_v god_n have_v respect_n with_o david_n to_o all_o his_o commandment_n because_o he_o be_v equal_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o and_o require_v obedience_n to_o one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o final_o that_o some_o few_o sin_n retain_v can_v keep_v possession_n for_o the_o devil_n as_o well_o as_o many_o wound_v the_o conscience_n harden_v the_o heart_n and_o on_o all_o occasion_n make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n for_o all_o their_o fellow_n so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o this_o security_n when_o as_o we_o do_v not_o yield_v obedience_n with_o the_o whole_a man_n inward_a as_o well_o as_o outward_a with_o the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n secret_o in_o our_o closet_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o church_n and_o open_a street_n for_o this_o show_v that_o we_o do_v not_o think_v of_o god_n all-seeing_a eye_n which_o behold_v we_o as_o well_o in_o the_o dark_a night_n as_o in_o the_o bright_a day_n and_o search_v and_o examine_v 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o not_o only_o our_o action_n subject_a to_o the_o view_n of_o man_n but_o also_o our_o heart_n and_o reins_n now_o what_o be_v this_o but_o like_o foolish_a and_o secure_a malefactor_n to_o be_v careful_a to_o hide_v our_o fault_n and_o crime_n from_o our_o fellow_n and_o companion_n who_o be_v liable_a to_o the_o same_o condemnation_n and_o to_o commit_v they_o without_o fear_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o judge_n §._o 6_o four_o when_o our_o obedience_n arise_v not_o from_o spiritual_a cause_n nor_o be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n final_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o security_n when_o we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o such_o a_o kind_n of_o obedience_n as_o arise_v not_o from_o spiritual_a cause_n nor_o be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n but_o be_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a motive_n and_o sinister_a respect_n as_o when_o we_o leave_v sin_n and_o perform_v good_a duty_n not_o out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o true_a love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n when_o as_o we_o be_v move_v hereunto_o by_o pleasure_n reward_n or_o punishment_n and_o aim_v rather_o at_o our_o own_o then_o god_n glory_n and_o be_v guide_v and_o direct_v in_o all_o our_o action_n not_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o by_o carnal_a reason_n proceed_v stay_v and_o turn_v back_o as_o it_o sugge_v unto_o we_o worldly_a inducement_n or_o discouragement_n for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o abraham_n true_o fear_v god_n when_o as_o he_o 12._o gen._n 22._o 12._o yield_v absolute_a obedience_n to_o god_n command_n and_o word_n without_o take_v any_o advice_n from_o carnal_a reason_n so_o be_v it_o a_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o as_o we_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o take_v 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when_o as_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o render_v they_o before_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n of_o judgement_n so_o security_n make_v we_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o like_o worldly_a man_n who_o estate_n by_o reason_n of_o debt_n and_o danger_n be_v forlorn_a and_o desperate_a who_o never_o look_v upon_o their_o book_n of_o account_n to_o sum_n they_o up_o yea_o rather_o keep_v no_o account_n at_o all_o because_o they_o be_v resolve_v to_o take_v their_o pleasure_n secure_o and_o to_o riot_n it_o out_o as_o long_o as_o they_o may_v and_o never_o cross_v their_o delight_n nor_o check_v their_o joy_n by_o call_v to_o their_o mind_n and_o remembrance_n their_o after_o reckon_n
matth._n 26._o 33._o secure_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n before_o he_o be_v try_v but_o when_o he_o see_v himself_o in_o some_o peril_n every_o scarecrow_n make_v he_o afraid_a and_o as_o 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n expel_v other_o fear_n like_o that_o wind_n which_o be_v strong_a in_o a_o whirlwind_n where_o diverse_a meet_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o fear_v again_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o because_o as_o saint_n john_n say_v perfect_a love_n 98._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 98._o cast_v out_o fear_n as_o the_o air_n give_v place_n to_o the_o good_a liquor_n when_o it_o be_v pour_v into_o a_o vessel_n and_o all_o other_o light_n vanish_v at_o the_o appear_v of_o the_o sun_n so_o contrariwise_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o fear_v when_o it_o be_v uphold_v with_o worldly_a safety_n and_o peace_n do_v give_v place_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o it_o which_o be_v enter_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v shadow_n as_o well_o as_o substance_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o have_v be_v in_o truth_n but_o such_o false_a danger_n as_o we_o give_v be_v unto_o by_o imagination_n and_o fearful_a apprehension_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v they_o afraid_a where_o no_o fear_n be_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 5._o psal_n 53._o 5._o wise_a man_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n §._o 11_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n the_o seven_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o run_v from_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o secundarie_n cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o fail_v we_o whole_o distrust_v god_n as_o not_o able_a or_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o be_v forsake_v on_o all_o side_n we_o be_v 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and_o take_v up_o with_o carnal_a security_n never_o think_v of_o those_o attribute_n which_o seem_v to_o work_v in_o we_o both_o fear_n and_o affiance_n but_o think_v that_o god_n sit_v in_o heaven_n not_o regard_v what_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v do_v neither_o good_a or_o evil_n the_o 12._o zeph._n 1._o 12._o which_o as_o it_o take_v away_o from_o he_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o also_o all_o affiance_n neither_o will_v he_o who_o have_v neglect_v to_o reverence_v he_o as_o his_o father_n flee_v unto_o he_o in_o time_n of_o danger_n with_o any_o confidence_n as_o his_o patron_n and_o protector_n but_o will_v rather_o cast_v himself_o upon_o inferior_a mean_n wherein_o he_o trust_v and_o flee_v any_o whether_o then_o unto_o god_n from_o who_o his_o heart_n be_v whole_o estrange_v he_o expect_v no_o help_n at_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n §._o 12_o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v contempt_n of_o god_n minister_n 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when_o we_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n there_o shall_v we_o enjoy_v perfect_a security_n when_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n shall_v be_v shut_v and_o make_v sure_a with_o strong_a bar_n there_o shall_v be_v full_o rejoice_v and_o exsult_v with_o great_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o a_o false_a security_n which_o be_v a_o abortive_a brat_n and_o bear_v before_o the_o time_n expose_v ourselves_o to_o great_a danger_n especial_o to_o the_o hazard_n and_o loss_n of_o that_o heavenly_a security_n which_o shall_v be_v disturb_v with_o no_o trouble_n but_o let_v we_o stay_v our_o time_n and_o watch_v till_o the_o bridegroom_n do_v come_v and_o open_v the_o door_n for_o we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o wedding_n chamber_n and_o now_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v triumph_v over_o they_o with_o joy_n peace_n and_o endless_a security_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n the_o nine_o mean_n to_o shun_v carnal_a security_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o all-seeing_a wisdom_n omnipotent_a power_n 51._o sive_fw-la comedam_fw-la sive_fw-la bibam_fw-la sive_fw-la aliud_fw-la aliquid_fw-la faciam_fw-la semper_fw-la vox_fw-la illa_fw-la terribilis_fw-la auribus_fw-la meis_fw-la insonare_fw-la videtur_fw-la surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la &_o venite_fw-la ad_fw-la iudicium_fw-la hieron_n in_o matth._n matth._n 24._o 46_o 47_o 48_o 51._o and_o the_o exact_a justice_n of_o our_o judge_n the_o greatness_n of_o our_o reckon_n and_o strictness_n of_o that_o account_n which_o will_v then_o be_v require_v and_o will_v be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o set_v even_o if_o we_o seldom_o or_o never_o think_v of_o they_o here_o but_o pass_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o security_n let_v we_o remember_v how_o happy_a their_o condition_n will_v be_v who_o like_o faithful_a servant_n have_v be_v careful_a to_o perform_v their_o duty_n watch_v daily_o for_o the_o come_n of_o their_o lord_n when_o they_o shall_v be_v repute_v bless_v and_o be_v make_v ruler_n of_o their_o master_n substance_n and_o the_o miserable_a plight_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o expect_v his_o come_n nor_o prepare_v for_o it_o but_o have_v spend_v their_o day_n in_o riot_n and_o pleasure_n in_o oppression_n and_o cruelty_n when_o come_v sudden_o he_o shall_v take_v they_o at_o unaware_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o give_v they_o their_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o think_v with_o what_o joy_n we_o shall_v hear_v that_o happy_a sentence_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n 30._o matth._n 25._o 21_o 26_o 27_o 30._o thou_o have_v be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n i_o will_v make_v thou_o ruler_n over_o many_o thing_n enter_v thou_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o lord_n and_o with_o what_o torment_a grief_n and_o bitter_a anguish_n those_o who_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a and_o unfruitful_a shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a say_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n take_v the_o talon_n from_o he_o and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o that_o have_v ten_o talent_n etc._n etc._n and_o cast_v the_o unprofitable_a servant_n into_o outer_a darkness_n there_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o consider_v with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n we_o shall_v meet_v the_o bridegroom_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o have_v watch_v for_o his_o come_n and_o be_v find_v in_o readiness_n have_v our_o lamp_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n clear_o burn_v when_o we_o shall_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n to_o be_v feast_v with_o unspeakable_a etc._n matth._n 25._o 1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n pleasure_n and_o to_o solace_v ourselves_o perpetual_o in_o his_o love_n and_o with_o what_o terror_n and_o dismayednesse_n they_o shall_v be_v possess_v who_o by_o his_o come_n shall_v be_v awake_v out_o of_o their_o sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n and_o be_v unready_a shall_v be_v shut_v out_o of_o door_n and_o when_o they_o desire_v to_o enter_v shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a and_o dreadful_a speech_n go_v your_o way_n i_o know_v you_o not_o final_o let_v we_o remember_v with_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v we_o shall_v hear_v that_o happy_a sentence_n come_v you_o bless_a child_n of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o with_o what_o horror_n and_o howl_v the_o wicked_a shall_v hear_v their_o last_o doom_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o withal_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o execution_n of_o this_o righteous_a sentence_n which_o shall_v be_v not_o the_o momentanie_n or_o only_a long_a continuance_n of_o these_o reward_n and_o punishment_n but_o eternal_a life_n and_o happiness_n to_o the_o godly_a and_o 46._o matth._n 5._o 46._o faithful_a and_o everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n to_o the_o wicked_a and_o unbeliever_n §._o 10_o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n the_o last_o mean_n which_o sanctifi_v and_o give_v efficacy_n unto_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o it_o will_v please_v the_o watchman_n of_o israel_n who_o neither_o slumber_v nor_o sleep_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o and_o to_o preserve_v we_o in_o watchfulness_n that_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o this_o sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n or_o be_v ready_a to_o slumber_v that_o he_o will_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v we_o up_o with_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o heart_n incline_v to_o hardness_n by_o their_o neglect_n or_o slothful_a cold_a and_o sluggish_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o must_v with_o the_o church_n expostulate_v with_o god_n and_o cry_v out_o unto_o he_o o_o lord_n why_o have_v thou_o make_v we_o to_o err_v from_o thy_o way_n and_o harden_v our_o 17._o esa_n 63._o 17._o heart_n from_o thy_o fear_n and_o earnest_o desire_v he_o with_o david_n that_o he_o will_v create_v in_o we_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n in_o we_o and_o that_o 10._o psal_n 51._o 10._o according_a to_o his_o promise_n he_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o our_o body_n 19_o ezeeh._n 11._o 19_o and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o flesh_n which_o will_v tremble_v at_o his_o word_n and_o fear_v he_o for_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n final_o let_v we_o pray_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o grace_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o use_v the_o mean_n before_o speak_v of_o and_o so_o bless_v they_o unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o our_o preservation_n from_o carnal_a security_n for_o the_o supply_a and_o soften_a of_o our_o heart_n for_o the_o replenish_n of_o they_o with_o his_o true_a fear_n and_o for_o the_o stir_n of_o we_o up_o to_o christian_a watchfulness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v in_o readiness_n against_o the_o day_n of_o the_o appear_v of_o our_o bridegroom_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o so_o may_v enter_v into_o that_o door_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o communicate_v with_o he_o in_o those_o unspeakable_a and_o everlasting_a joy_n which_o with_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o bloodshed_n he_o have_v purchase_v for_o us._n of_o spiritvall_n and_o christian_a security_n the_o second_o book_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §._o 1_o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v have_v speak_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v natural_a in_o all_o the_o kind_n of_o it_o it_o now_o in_o 7._o non_fw-la quaelibet_fw-la securitas_fw-la est_fw-la laudabilis_fw-la sed_fw-la quaâ—do_fw-la deponit_fw-la aâ—iquis_fw-la curam_fw-la pâ—out_fw-la debâ—t_fw-la th._n aquin._n 2._o 2._o quaest_n 129._o art_n 7._o the_o last_o place_n remain_v that_o we_o brief_o entreat_v of_o that_o security_n which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o holy_a for_o as_o all_o security_n be_v not_o commendable_a but_o only_o when_o a_o man_n as_o he_o ought_v lay_v aside_o all_o care_n so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o when_o he_o assume_v it_o as_o he_o ought_v not_o namely_o such_o a_o security_n as_o be_v build_v on_o a_o ill_a foundation_n and_o upon_o false_a and_o deceitful_a ground_n which_o as_o it_o proceed_v from_o evil_a cause_n so_o
chearfulnesse_n see_v we_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n of_o godliness_n without_o fear_n and_o have_v part_n of_o our_o heavenly_a wage_n in_o present_a paâ—_n peace_n of_o conscience_n spiritual_a security_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o prelude_v and_o first_o beginning_n of_o everlasting_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o free_v we_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o the_o law_n which_o press_v from_o we_o the_o obedience_n of_o slave_n out_o of_o servile_a 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o fear_n of_o smart_n and_o punishment_n and_o restâ—reth_v we_o to_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n yield_v ingenâ—ous_a and_o voluntary_a obedience_n out_o of_o mere_a love_n to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n it_o take_v away_o all_o painfulness_n and_o displeasantnesse_n in_o yeeldinâ—â—eruice_n unto_o god_n by_o take_v away_o legal_a fear_n which_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v have_v torment_n 18._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 18._o and_o make_v christ_n yoke_n easy_a and_o his_o burâ—hen_o light_a when_o we_o feel_v his_o promise_n accomplish_v of_o give_v unto_o our_o soul_n this_o spiritual_a rest_n 29._o matth._n 11._o 29._o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n especial_o from_o speak_v lie_n which_o be_v a_o base_a vice_n ground_v on_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o lose_v some_o benefit_n or_o sustain_v some_o evil_a or_o inconvenience_n by_o incur_v man_n displeasure_n in_o speak_v truth_n from_o which_o fear_n christian_a security_n free_v we_o do_v also_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o vice_n of_o lie_v which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o remnant_n of_o israel_n shall_v not_o do_v iniquity_n nor_o speak_v lie_n neither_o shall_v a_o deceitful_a tongue_n be_v find_v in_o their_o 13._o â—â—â—_o 3._o 13._o mouth_n for_o they_o shall_v feed_v and_o lie_v down_o and_o none_o shall_v make_v they_o afraid_a it_o make_v we_o also_o with_o more_o constancy_n and_o patience_n to_o endure_v affliction_n and_o all_o trouble_n when_o as_o we_o be_v secure_a of_o the_o event_n and_o be_v assure_v that_o they_o shall_v all_o of_o they_o advance_v our_o spiritual_a good_a and_o heavenly_a glory_n it_o work_v in_o we_o christian_a courage_n and_o resolution_n in_o resist_v all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o a_o secure_o rest_v upon_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n and_o providence_n we_o be_v assure_v for_o the_o present_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a by_o all_o their_o might_n and_o malice_n to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n and_o that_o the_o issue_n of_o this_o spiritual_a warfare_n will_v be_v our_o victory_n here_o and_o our_o triumph_n in_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o it_o cause_v we_o to_o be_v more_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n when_o as_o without_o servile_a fear_n we_o may_v approach_v into_o god_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o presence_n and_o with_o the_o liberty_n boldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o son_n make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n with_o confidence_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o gracious_o and_o bountiful_o condescend_v unto_o our_o desire_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o we_o have_v boldness_n or_o free_a liberty_n of_o speak_v and_o access_n with_o 12._o eph._n 3._o 12._o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o the_o which_o he_o use_v as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o more_o frequent_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v of_o this_o duty_n let_v we_o therefore_o come_v bold_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v 16._o heb_fw-mi 4_o 16._o obtain_v mercy_n and_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1_o thâ—â—â—â—st_n m_o 〈…〉_o s_o high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o 〈…〉_o e_o iâ—_n 〈…〉_o and_o in_o he_o now_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o last_o place_n that_o we_o set_v down_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v this_o grace_n of_o christian_a security_n and_o first_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v unto_o this_o rich_a gift_n which_o make_v we_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o enjoy_v all_o other_o blessing_n because_o it_o secure_v we_o of_o their_o fruition_n quiet_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o danger_n comfort_v we_o against_o all_o affliction_n as_o a_o rich_a treasury_n supply_v all_o our_o want_n and_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o impregnable_a fort_n to_o keep_v off_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o armour_n of_o proof_n to_o beat_v back_o the_o dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n we_o must_v in_o our_o judgement_n esteem_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n love_v and_o desire_v it_o and_o so_o resolve_v with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o preserve_v and_o cherish_v it_o when_o we_o have_v get_v it_o as_o first_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o effect_n wrought_v in_o we_o we_o must_v labour_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a in_o we_o to_o this_o purpose_n and_o see_v god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o that_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n from_o which_o 23._o jam._n 1._o 17._o matth._n 7._o 7._o joh._n 16._o 23._o flow_v these_o sweet_a and_o still_a stream_n of_o christian_a security_n let_v we_o beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o fervent_a prayer_n who_o be_v no_o niggard_n of_o his_o gift_n but_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o plentiful_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o only_o seek_v this_o security_n from_o he_o as_o the_o fountain_n but_o ground_n it_o on_o he_o only_o as_o the_o alone_a foundation_n of_o it_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o ourselves_o or_o any_o creature_n whereupon_o it_o may_v safe_o and_o sure_o rest_n but_o only_o upon_o god_n infinite_a wisdom_n behold_v we_o and_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o mean_n and_o opportunity_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o to_o confer_v upon_o we_o all_o good_a and_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a upon_o his_o all-sufficiencie_n whereby_o he_o suffice_v we_o by_o himself_o alone_o without_o all_o other_o help_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n whereby_o he_o be_v as_o willing_a and_o ready_a as_o able_a to_o help_v we_o and_o his_o promise_n and_o truth_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o that_o he_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o who_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n do_v rest_n upon_o they_o and_o if_o we_o ground_n our_o security_n on_o this_o immooveable_a rock_n then_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o weak_a in_o our_o own_o strength_n never_o so_o much_o encounter_v with_o danger_n and_o mighty_o assault_v with_o our_o many_o strong_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n yet_o may_v we_o retain_v our_o security_n notwithstanding_o all_o these_o difficulty_n because_o he_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o and_o in_o all_o peril_n and_o to_o give_v we_o victory_n over_o all_o our_o enemy_n §._o 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o of_o his_o flock_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o legacy_n of_o spiritual_a security_n which_o christ_n have_v leave_v we_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o disciple_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o be_v bequeath_v to_o be_v sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o fold_n over_o who_o he_o watch_v and_o take_v care_n to_o protect_v they_o from_o all_o enemy_n and_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o danger_n and_o then_o we_o may_v be_v secure_a see_v we_o have_v his_o promise_n that_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o eternal_a life_n that_o we_o shall_v never_o perish_v and_o that_o no_o man_n shall_v 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n and_o if_o we_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o shepherd_n then_o may_v we_o with_o david_n rest_v secure_o upon_o his_o providence_n assure_v 10._o psal_n 23._o 1._o &_o 34._o 10._o ourselves_o that_o if_o we_o live_v at_o his_o find_n we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o then_o may_v we_o safe_o lie_v down_o