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

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the_o justice_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n yet_o ought_v all_o man_n so_o much_o as_o they_o have_v by_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n give_v they_o to_o satisfy_v man_n for_o example_n he_o that_o steal_v or_o defraud_v be_v it_o by_o force_n or_o of_o fraud_n be_v of_o necessity_n bind_v to_o make_v restitution_n if_o he_o be_v able_a and_o this_o the_o reform_a publican_n zacheus_n well_o understand_v who_o profess_v before_o christ_n his_o reformation_n and_o repentance_n to_o witness_v it_o to_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a he_o give_v this_o infallible_a token_n behold_v lord_n 9_o luk._n 19.8_o 9_o say_v he_o the_o half_a of_o my_o good_n i_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o if_o i_o have_v take_v from_o any_o man_n by_o force_n or_o forge_a cavillation_n i_o restore_v he_o fourfold_a and_o the_o text_n say_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n that_o then_o salvation_n be_v come_v into_o his_o house_n and_o so_o zacheus_n endeavour_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v at_o one_o time_n entertain_v 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matter_n and_o when_o we_o have_v it_o out_o 16._o 2_o king_n 19.14_o 1●_n 16._o we_o must_v use_v it_o as_o hezekiah_n do_v the_o blasphemous_a letter_n of_o rabshakeh_n spread_v it_o all_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o then_o with_o earnest_a humbleness_n implore_v his_o favour_n lay_v open_a our_o sin_n unto_o he_o and_o confess_v that_o these_o be_v they_o that_o have_v wound_v our_o soul_n trouble_v our_o conscience_n for_o which_o we_o grieve_v for_o which_o we_o pray_v when_o our_o soul_n be_v thus_o prepare_v there_o be_v joy_n in_o our_o repentant_a tear_n pleasure_n in_o our_o grief_n and_o hope_v in_o our_o spiritual_a sorrow_n and_o then_o and_o not_o before_o be_v we_o make_v fit_a to_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n jesus_n the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n soul_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o cure_n of_o
god_n what_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n can_v be_v so_o mortiferous_a that_o they_o can_v be_v quench_v in_o the_o fountain_n of_o divine_a grace_n what_o so_o great_a a_o stain_n of_o the_o conscience_n that_o his_o blood_n can_v purge_v here_o be_v not_o feel_v the_o fire_n of_o god_n fury_n but_o the_o heat_n of_o his_o love_n here_o be_v the_o son_n of_o righteousness_n 4.2_o malac._n 4.2_o the_o present_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o first_o parent_n be_v bring_v into_o paradise_n that_o most_o sweet_a and_o fragrant_a garden_n 2.8_o gen._n 2.8_o the_o type_n of_o eternal_a beatitude_n behold_v the_o penitent_a conscience_n be_v here_o cleanse_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o by_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v nourish_v the_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o head_n the_o faithful_a soul_n be_v feed_v with_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a dainty_n the_o sacred_a flesh_n of_o god_n which_o the_o angel_n adore_v in_o the_o unity_n of_o person_n which_o the_o archangel_n reverence_n 18._o psalm_n 18._o at_o which_o the_o power_n do_v tremble_v and_o which_o the_o virtuous_a admire_v be_v the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n let_v the_o heaven_n rejoice_v 96.11_o psal_n 96.11_o let_v the_o earth_n be_v glad_a but_o much_o more_o the_o faithful_a soul_n upon_o who_o such_o and_o so_o great_a benefit_n be_v bestow_v our_o most_o bountiful_a god_n 22.4_o matth._n 22.4_o have_v prepare_v a_o great_a feast_n heart_n that_o be_v hungry_a must_v be_v bring_v unto_o it_o he_o that_o taste_v not_o thereof_o feel_v not_o the_o sweetness_n of_o this_o heavenly_a feast_n to_o believe_v in_o christ_n be_v this_o heavenly_a feast_n but_o no_o man_n believe_v note_n note_n unless_o he_o confess_v his_o sin_n with_o contrition_n and_o repent_v he_o of_o the_o same_o contrition_n be_v the_o spiritual_a hunger_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o faith_n be_v the_o spiritual_a feed_n god_n give_v manna_n 16.4_o exod._n 16.4_o the_o bread_n of_o angel_n to_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o this_o feast_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n god_n give_v we_o the_o heavenly_a manna_n that_o be_v his_o grace_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n yea_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n of_o the_o angel_n be_v that_o spiritual_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o give_v light_n and_o life_n unto_o the_o world_n the_o desire_n be_v the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o soul_n come_v not_o to_o this_o mystical_a feast_n unless_o it_o desire_v to_o come_v thereto_o 10._o matth_n 25.8_o verse_n 10._o and_o it_o can_v desire_v the_o heavenly_a sweetness_n if_o it_o be_v full_a of_o this_o world_n comfort_n at_o the_o come_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n the_o virgin_n that_o have_v no_o oil_n in_o their_o lamp_n stay_v too_o long_o be_v shut_v out_o so_o they_o who_o heart_n in_o this_o world_n be_v not_o fill_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v not_o be_v admit_v by_o christ_n to_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o this_o holy_a feast_n but_o shall_v have_v the_o gate_n of_o indulgence_n the_o gate_n of_o mercy_n the_o gate_n of_o consolation_n the_o gate_n of_o hope_n 5.20_o rom._n 5.20_o the_o gate_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o gate_n of_o good_a work_n shut_v against_o they_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v yet_o another_o kind_n of_o call_v and_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o hear_v and_o obey_v it_o christ_n often_o knock_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o holy_a desire_n note_n note_n devout_a sigh_n and_o pious_a cogitation_n and_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o open_v unto_o he_o as_o soon_o therefore_o as_o thou_o feel_v in_o thy_o heart_n any_o holy_a desire_n of_o the_o heavenly_a grace_n assure_v thyself_o that_o christ_n knock_v at_o thy_o heart_n make_v haste_n let_v he_o in_o lest_o he_o pass_v by_o and_o present_o shut_v the_o gate_n of_o his_o mercy_n against_o thou_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o feel_v in_o thy_o heart_n any_o spark_n of_o holy_a motion_n or_o godly_a meditation_n persuade_v thyself_o that_o it_o be_v kindle_v by_o the_o heat_n of_o divine_a grace_n and_o love_n that_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n cherish_v and_o nourish_v it_o 5.19_o 1_o thes_n 5.19_o that_o it_o may_v grow_v to_o be_v a_o fire_n of_o love_n in_o thou_o and_o take_v heed_n that_o thou_o quench_v not_o the_o spirit_n 3.17_o 1_o cor._n 3.17_o and_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o heart_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o that_o destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v feel_v his_o severe_a judgement_n and_o he_o destroy_v it_o whosoever_o refuse_v to_o give_v place_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n inward_o call_v he_o by_o the_o word_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o prophet_n can_v hear_v the_o lord_n speak_v inward_o in_o they_o and_o so_o all_o the_o true_a godly_a do_v feel_v those_o inward_a motion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n draw_v they_o unto_o goodness_n 4.3_o ephes_n 4.3_o therefore_o all_o man_n must_v endeavour_v to_o keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n a_o preparation_n to_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n there_o be_v a_o hear_n and_o a_o preparation_n before_o hear_v there_o be_v a_o pray_v and_o there_o be_v a_o preparation_n before_o pray_v and_o there_o be_v a_o receive_n and_o there_o be_v a_o preparation_n before_o receive_v which_o if_o it_o be_v want_v the_o receiver_n receive_v uncomfortable_o the_o prayer_n pray_v vain_o and_o the_o hearer_n hear_v unfruitful_o like_o those_o which_o do_v eat_v before_o hunger_n or_o drink_v before_o thirst_n this_o preparative_n before_o hear_v pray_v and_o receive_v for_o the_o health_n of_o our_o soul_n do_v signify_v the_o rule_n of_o physic_n for_o preparative_n be_v minister_v always_o before_o physic_n note_n note_n and_o as_o the_o preparative_n which_o go_v before_o make_v way_n to_o the_o physic_n or_o else_o it_o will_v do_v no_o good_a but_o hurt_n so_o unless_o examination_n go_v before_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 29._o we_o seal_v up_o the_o threaten_n which_o be_v pronounce_v against_o we_o in_o stead_n of_o the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o sacrament_n be_v a_o seal_n and_o seal_v good_a or_o evil_n as_o every_o other_o seal_n do_v therefore_o all_o man_n ought_v careful_o to_o examine_v themselves_o but_o they_o that_o be_v suspect_v of_o a_o crime_n do_v not_o examine_v themselves_o but_o be_v examine_v of_o other_o lest_o they_o shall_v be_v partial_a in_o their_o own_o cause_n but_o a_o faithful_a christian_n shall_v examine_v himself_o of_o his_o crime_n note_n verse_n 31.32_o note_n and_o be_v his_o own_o judge_n his_o own_o accuser_n and_o his_o own_o condemner_n for_o no_o man_n know_v the_o spirit_n of_o man_n but_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v in_o man_n which_o will_v condemn_v he_o if_o he_o be_v guilty_a and_o tell_v he_o all_o that_o he_o have_v do_v and_o with_o what_o mind_n he_o do_v it_o and_o what_o punishment_n he_o deserve_v for_o the_o same_o this_o be_v the_o close_a session_n or_o private_a arraignment_n when_o conscience_n sit_v in_o her_o chair_n to_o examine_v accuse_v judge_n and_o condemn_v herself_o 18.19_o eccles_n 18.19_o because_o she_o will_v escape_v the_o just_a condemnation_n of_o god_n thus_o have_v holy_a man_n keep_v their_o session_n at_o home_n and_o make_v their_o heart_n the_o foreman_n of_o the_o jury_n and_o examine_v themselves_o note_n note_n as_o we_o examine_v other_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n of_o their_o soul_n to_o examine_v every_o thought_n before_o it_o go_v in_o and_o at_o the_o door_n of_o their_o lip_n to_o examine_v every_o word_n before_o it_o go_v out_o so_o shall_v thou_o sit_v in_o judgement_n of_o thyself_o and_o call_v thy_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n to_o give_v in_o evidence_n against_o thou_o whether_o thou_o be_v a_o christian_n or_o a_o infidel_n a_o son_n or_o a_o bastard_n a_o servant_n or_o a_o rebel_n a_o sincere_a believer_n or_o a_o hypocrite_n if_o upon_o examination_n thou_o find_v not_o faith_n nor_o fear_n nor_o love_n nor_o zeal_n in_o thyself_o let_v no_o man_n make_v thou_o believe_v thou_o be_v holy_a that_o thou_o be_v godly_a note_n note_n that_o thou_o be_v sanctify_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o christian_n that_o thou_o be_v a_o believer_n because_o thou_o be_v worse_o than_o thou_o seem_v to_o thyself_o to_o be_v therefore_o if_o my_o heart_n tell_v i_o that_o i_o love_v god_n who_o shall_v i_o believe_v before_o myself_o 2.11_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o no_o man_n can_v search_v the_o heart_n of_o another_o man_n so_o paul_n say_v no_o man_n know_v the_o spirit_n of_o any_o man_n
admonish_v they_o that_o of_o necessity_n they_o must_v choose_v one_o either_o to_o mortify_v the_o flesh_n and_o live_v or_o pamper_v the_o flesh_n and_o die_v there_o be_v no_o mean_n no_o cause_n of_o avoidance_n of_o this_o necessity_n and_o s._n paul_n have_v admiration_n at_o their_o simplicity_n that_o can_v apprehend_v this_o mystery_n who_o in_o the_o allegory_n of_o seed_n prove_v the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n prove_v also_o the_o necessary_a mortify_n of_o the_o flesh_n o_o fool_n say_v he_o 15.36_o 1_o cor._n 15.36_o that_o which_o thou_o sowe_v be_v not_o quicken_v except_o it_o die_v for_o as_o the_o blade_n of_o seed_n corn_n can_v appear_v before_o the_o grain_n be_v first_o rot_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o as_o there_o can_v be_v a_o resurrection_n to_o life_n before_o there_o be_v first_o a_o separation_n and_o rottenness_n by_o death_n so_o there_o can_v be_v a_o regeneration_n by_o grace_n before_o there_o be_v a_o mortification_n to_o sin_n for_o new_a birth_n be_v get_v by_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o mortification_n be_v the_o predecessor_n and_o next_o parent_n to_o regeneration_n they_o be_v necessary_a relative_n for_o where_o one_o be_v both_o be_v and_o where_o both_o be_v not_o neither_o be_v therefore_o it_o be_v general_o necessary_a all_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o mortify_v all_o sin_n without_o favour_n or_o dispensation_n of_o any_o last_o it_o be_v move_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n but_o it_o be_v exercise_v by_o our_o own_o reform_a spirit_n note_n note_n god_n first_o kindle_v the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o when_o it_o be_v kindle_v burn_v of_o itself_o but_o not_o without_o divine_a assistance_n for_o when_o it_o shall_v please_v the_o almighty_a god_n by_o his_o grace_n to_o call_v we_o out_o of_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n by_o hearty_a and_o serious_a repentance_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n cause_n in_o we_o a_o loathe_n and_o a_o detestation_n of_o our_o sin_n than_o we_o may_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o the_o gracious_a goodness_n of_o god_n will_v not_o give_v we_o over_o but_o will_v assist_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o support_v we_o with_o his_o divine_a grace_n so_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o fall_v away_o except_o we_o prove_v voluntary_a revolter_n from_o he_o for_o by_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v to_o his_o elect_a in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 42._o jerem._n 32.38_o 39_o 40_o 41_o 42._o he_o say_v they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o lead_v they_o in_o one_o way_n that_o they_o may_v fear_v i_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n i_o will_v make_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n with_o they_o namely_o that_o i_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o do_v they_o good_a and_o that_o i_o will_v put_v my_o fear_n in_o their_o heartt_n so_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o i_o yea_o i_o will_v have_v a_o lust_n and_o pleasure_n to_o do_v they_o good_a with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o with_o my_o whole_a soul_n even_o so_o will_v i_o also_o bring_v upon_o they_o all_o the_o good_a that_o i_o have_v promise_v they_o and_o mark_v our_o intercessor_n and_o mediator_n christ_n 17.11.15.20_o joh._n 17.11.15.20_o who_o have_v pray_v effectual_o unto_o his_o father_n for_o our_o preservation_n and_o conservation_n in_o the_o world_n because_o we_o be_v his_o subject_n and_o member_n who_o be_v a_o most_o puissant_a and_o gracious_a prince_n and_o advocate_n and_o a_o most_o perfect_a and_o bless_a head_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a that_o he_o will_v protect_v and_o preserve_v his_o subject_n profligate_v and_o extirpate_v their_o sin_n their_o enemy_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n convey_v spiritual_a sense_n and_o motion_n into_o all_o his_o member_n to_o conclude_v this_o call_n be_v a_o argument_n of_o admirable_a power_n in_o god_n and_o 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our_o own_o flesh_n the_o rebellious_a corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n all_o these_o god_n must_v vanquish_v and_o overcome_v 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o and_o persuade_v and_o incline_v our_o heart_n and_o will_n and_o of_o niller_n make_v we_o willer_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o before_o he_o perfect_a and_o accomplish_v in_o we_o this_o his_o glorious_a and_o thrice_o happy_a work_n of_o grace_n indeed_o there_o be_v more_o goodness_n show_v more_o grace_n exhibit_v in_o restore_v of_o man_n out_o of_o his_o grievous_a and_o intolerable_a misery_n and_o in_o cure_v he_o of_o his_o curse_a blindness_n then_o give_v he_o a_o be_v 27.1_o psal_n 27.1_o have_v none_o before_o and_o in_o make_v he_o to_o see_v which_o before_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v blind_a to_o raise_v a_o dead_a soul_n from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n unto_o a_o supernatural_a life_n be_v a_o great_a work_n of_o mercy_n than_o to_o raise_v a_o dead_a body_n from_o bodily_a death_n to_o live_v a_o natural_a life_n 44._o 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of_o a_o sinner_n but_o much_o rather_o that_o he_o may_v turn_v from_o his_o wickedness_n and_o live_v yea_o he_o have_v confirm_v it_o with_o a_o oath_n if_o therefore_o thou_o will_v not_o believe_v he_o for_o his_o promise_n yet_o believe_v he_o for_o his_o oath_n the_o merit_n of_o christ_n be_v also_o universal_a because_o he_o suffer_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n therefore_o doubt_v not_o of_o the_o universality_n of_o christ_n merit_n christ_n die_v and_o suffer_v pray_v for_o they_o that_o crucify_v he_o and_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n for_o they_o that_o persecute_v he_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v universal_a because_o christ_n say_v unto_o all_o they_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v come_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o will_v refresh_v you_o 11.28_o math._n 11.28_o god_n deny_v his_o grace_n unto_o none_o but_o to_o they_o that_o think_v themselves_o not_o worthy_a of_o it_o by_o think_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v great_a than_o 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government_n of_o his_o creature_n the_o creature_n not_o be_v ordain_v for_o the_o service_n of_o they_o but_o man_n for_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v and_o from_o who_o be_v to_o be_v derive_v a_o world_n of_o people_n when_o he_o sin_v god_n himself_o punish_v he_o and_o his_o posterity_n and_o the_o creature_n he_o have_v make_v and_o have_v give_v he_o for_o as_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n have_v infect_v the_o whole_a world_n man_n house_n so_o the_o curse_n of_o god_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o displeasure_n be_v seat_v on_o that_o house_n the_o world_n all_o thing_n then_o be_v subject_a to_o alteration_n and_o evil_a change_n from_o this_o curse_n be_v the_o inecessity_n of_o regeneration_n all_o thing_n be_v now_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o death_n therefore_o saint_n peter_n say_v when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o ●udgement_n 3.10.7_o 2_o pet._n 3.10.7_o the_o heaven_n shall_v pass_v away_o with_o noise_n and_o the_o element_n shall_v melt_v with_o heat_n and_o the_o earth_n with_o the_o work_v therein_o shall_v be_v utter_o burn_v up_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n 13._o verse_n 13._o wherein_o dwell_v righteousness_n what_o manner_n of_o person_n ought_v we_o then_o to_o be_v in_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n of_o life_n 11._o verse_n 11._o see_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v perish_v so_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o abide_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n presence_n but_o that_o which_o be_v reform_v and_o regenerate_v not_o the_o element_n nor_o earth_n no_o nor_o heaven_n itself_o but_o as_o all_o have_v endure_v for_o sin_n the_o bad_a alteration_n so_o must_v they_o endure_v by_o grace_n the_o good_a alteration_n all_o be_v transform_v by_o the_o sin_n of_o one_o man_n adam_n all_o must_v be_v reform_v again_o by_o grace_n in_o christ_n or_o else_o remain_v still_o in_o their_o deformity_n 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devotion_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o turn_n unto_o god_n by_o godly_a and_o humble_a affection_n and_o bewail_v of_o a_o afflict_a heart_n whereby_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n be_v most_o humble_o beseech_v season_n when_o prayer_n be_v in_o season_n whether_o we_o do_v the_o same_o by_o word_n or_o by_o wail_v or_o sigh_n we_o be_v to_o pray_v in_o due_a season_n with_o regard_n of_o mind_n upon_o reasonable_a cause_n correspondent_a and_o proportionable_a to_o the_o present_a necessity_n and_o case_n 1.5_o james_n 1.5_o and_o therefore_o saint_n james_n say_v 5.13_o james_n 5.13_o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n again_o if_o there_o be_v any_o among_o you_o afflict_a let_v he_o pray_v be_v any_o merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o part_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o ask_v to_o request_v and_o to_o beseech_v to_o lament_v and_o to_o make_v more_o to_o cra●e_v aid_n to_o make_v intercession_n for_o other_o or_o ourselves_o 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26.27.39_o mat._n 26.27.39_o and_o other_o do_v lie_v grovel_v upon_o their_o face_n as_o christ_n also_o do_v other_o do_v pray_v and_o humble_v themselves_o in_o hair_n and_o sackcloth_n as_o david_n do_v 3.6_o psalm_n 35.13_o jonas_n 3.6_o and_o as_o the_o king_n of_o the_o ninevite_n and_o some_o pray_v ●nto_o god_n sit_v as_o elias_n do_v sit_v under_o the_o juniper_n tree_n 19.4_o 1_o king_n 19.4_o and_o david_n pray_v also_o sit_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o publican_n who_o prayer_n god_n hear_v 2.3_o 1_o sam._n 17._o luke_n 18.13_o 2_o king_n 20_o 2.3_o he_o pray_v stand_v and_o smite_v his_o hand_n upon_o his_o breast_n and_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o ezechias_n pray_v lie_v in_o his_o bed_n therefore_o whether_o we_o do_v fall_v upon_o our_o knee_n or_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o our_o face_n or_o in_o ash_n hair_n or_o sackcloth_n either_o sit_v standing_z or_o lie_v or_o walk_v so_o that_o we_o do_v pray_v earnest_o 17._o jam._n 5.15_o 16_o 17._o faithful_o and_o substantial_o with_o humble_a and_o contrite_a heart_n and_o mind_n no_o question_n it_o will_v be_v acceptable_a and_o well_o please_v unto_o god_n 10.31_o act_n 10.31_o almsdeed_n no_o doubt_n do_v commend_v and_o set_v forth_o our_o prayer_n well_o unto_o god_n as_o we_o may_v perceive_v by_o cornelius_n unto_o who_o the_o angel_n say_v thy_o prayer_n be_v hear_v and_o thy_o almsdeed_n be_v have_v in_o remembrance_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n pray_v note_n the_o manner_n of_o pray_v for_o that_o godly_a disposition_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o have_v both_o mercy_n and_o well-doing_n join_v withal_o the_o manner_n of_o pray_v peculiar_a to_o christian_n be_v when_o we_o do_v offer_v our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n and_o mediator_n and_o faithful_o deo_fw-la desire_n to_o be_v hear_v for_o his_o sake_n thereunto_o serve_v the_o promise_n of_o christ_n in_o john_n say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 24._o john_n 16.23_o 24._o whatsoever_o you_o ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o shall_v give_v it_o you_o hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v it_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a 14.13.14_o john_n 14.13.14_o and_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n that_o will_v i_o accomplish_v that_o the_o father_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o his_o son_n then_o if_o thou_o call_v 58.9_o esay_n 58.9_o the_o lord_n shall_v answer_v thou_o if_o thou_o cry_v he_o shall_v say_v here_o i_o be_o it_o be_v a_o exceed_a great_a benefit_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o that_o he_o require_v we_o to_o confer_v with_o he_o familiar_o by_o pious_a prayer_n he_o bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o gift_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o prayer_n great_a be_v the_o force_n of_o prayer_n which_o be_v pour_v forth_o on_o earth_n but_o have_v its_o work_n in_o heaven_n the_o prayer_n of_o the_o just_a be_v the_o key_n of_o heaven_n 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nothing_o else_o but_o the_o soul_n travel_v unto_o god_n it_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o our_o defence_n 18._o eccles_n 35.17_o 18._o for_o the_o soul_n of_o he_o that_o continue_v in_o prayer_n be_v secure_a and_o safe_a from_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o god_n do_v always_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o faithful_a if_o not_o according_a to_o their_o desire_n yet_o to_o their_o salvation_n and_o profit_n and_o we_o may_v assure_o hope_v that_o either_o he_o will_v give_v we_o that_o which_o we_o ask_v or_o else_o that_o which_o he_o in_o his_o wisdom_n know_v to_o be_v more_o profitable_a for_o we_o for_o god_n give_v we_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n that_o infinite_a and_o most_o excellent_a gift_n we_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o nor_o he_o be_v not_o entreat_v thereunto_o what_o will_v he_o then_o deny_v we_o if_o he_o be_v entreat_v by_o earnest_n and_o faithful_a prayer_n we_o can_v doubt_v of_o the_o father_n hear_v or_o the_o son_n intercede_v upon_o all_o 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thyself_o to_o the_o darkness_n of_o the_o night_n and_o be_v safe_a from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o day_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o forearm_v thyself_o by_o faithful_a prayer_n what_o fruit_n can_v thou_o expect_v of_o thy_o labour_n and_o success_n in_o thy_o travel_n unless_o thou_o do_v first_o worship_v he_o and_o commit_v thyself_o to_o his_o gracious_a care_n and_o providence_n by_o prayer_n 7.7_o math._n 7.7_o without_o who_o blessing_n all_o labour_n be_v unprofitable_a and_o vain_a if_o therefore_o thou_o want_v temporal_a blessing_n ask_v in_o faith_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o if_o thou_o desire_v christ_n seek_v he_o by_o prayer_n and_o thou_o shall_v find_v he_o if_o thou_o desire_v that_o the_o gate_n of_o divine_a grace_n and_o eternal_a salvation_n shall_v be_v open_v unto_o thou_o knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v and_o if_o in_o the_o desert_n of_o this_o world_n the_o thirst_n of_o tentation_n &_o the_o penury_n and_o want_n of_o temporal_a thing_n afflict_v thou_o come_v with_o devotion_n unto_o the_o spiritual_a rock_n 10.4_o 1_o cor._n 10.4_o which_o be_v christ_n and_o strike_v it_o with_o the_o rod_n of_o prayer_n and_o thou_o shall_v feel_v the_o stream_n of_o divine_a grace_n to_o cool_v the_o thirst_n of_o thy_o penury_n 8.21_o gen._n 8.21_o offer_v the_o sweet_a smell_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o wrath_n shall_v cease_v from_o thou_o converse_v with_o he_o every_o day_n by_o faithful_a prayer_n which_o be_v the_o spiritual_a conference_n between_o god_n and_o the_o devout_a soul_n prayer_n please_v god_n therefore_o invite_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o house_n of_o thy_o heart_n by_o earnest_a prayer_n and_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o guest_n and_o not_o forsake_v thou_o 29.2_o psal_n 29.2_o whosoever_o desire_v to_o be_v hear_v let_v he_o pray_v with_o wisdom_n with_o fervency_n with_o humility_n with_o faith_n with_o perseverance_n and_o with_o confidence_n let_v he_o pray_v with_o wisdom_n for_o such_o thing_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o his_o neighbour_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o himself_o god_n be_v omnipotent_a therefore_o do_v not_o thou_o in_o thy_o prayer_n tie_v he_o to_o mean_n god_n be_v most_o wise_a do_v not_o thou_o in_o thy_o prayer_n ascribe_v he_o a_o order_n let_v not_o thy_o prayer_n break_v forth_o rash_o but_o let_v the_o conduct_n of_o faith_n guide_v thou_o which_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o word_n therefore_o such_o thing_n as_o god_n have_v absolute_o promise_v in_o his_o word_n pray_v for_o absolute_o and_o such_o thing_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v with_o condition_n as_o temporal_a thing_n person_n to_o the_o reprobate_n and_o ungodly_a person_n pray_v for_o with_o condition_n and_o such_o thing_n as_o he_o have_v not_o promise_v in_o his_o word_n in_o no_o wise_a pray_v for_o god_n do_v often_o give_v in_o his_o wrath_n that_o which_o in_o his_o mercy_n he_o do_v deny_v therefore_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o christ_n who_o resign_v his_o will_n whole_o unto_o god_n pray_v with_o fervency_n for_o how_o can_v thou_o desire_v that_o god_n shall_v hear_v thou_o when_o thou_o hear_v not_o thyself_o but_o the_o tongue_n outrunneth_a the_o mind_n will_v thou_o have_v god_n mindful_a of_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o mindful_a of_o thyself_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v thy_o prayer_n without_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n 17.1_o john_n 4.23_o luke_n 6.12_o john_n 17.1_o the_o mind_n must_v be_v so_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o cogitation_n that_o it_o may_v far_o surpass_v what_o the_o tongue_n express_v and_o this_o be_v to_o worship_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n for_o such_o worship_n the_o lord_n require_v christ_n pray_v in_o the_o mount_n and_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n towards_o heaven_n so_o must_v we_o turn_v away_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o creature_n and_o turn_v they_o unto_o god_n for_o otherwise_o thou_o do_v injury_n unto_o god_n to_o pray_v unto_o he_o to_o attend_v unto_o thou_o when_o thou_o be_v not_o attentive_a unto_o thyself_o and_o see_v god_n dwell_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o godly_a there_o need_v not_o always_o word_n because_o he_o be_v present_a even_o with_o the_o thought_n luther_n luther_n oftentimes_o one_o sigh_n move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o offer_v in_o the_o spirit_n be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o god_n then_o long_a repetition_n of_o prayer_n where_o the_o tongue_n pray_v and_o the_o heart_n be_v plain_o dumb_a let_v he_o pray_v with_o humility_n and_o place_n no_o confidence_n in_o his_o own_o merit_n but_o only_o in_o the_o grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n christ_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o divinity_n at_o his_o passion_n he_o cast_v himself_o to_o the_o ground_n 35._o mark_v 14_o 35._o and_o pray_v behold_v how_o that_o most_o holy_a soul_n humble_v itself_o before_o the_o divine_a majesty_n let_v we_o pray_v with_o faith_n the_o soon_o one_o pray_v the_o more_o profitable_a the_o often_o the_o better_a the_o more_o fervent_o 6._o 2_o cor._n 6._o the_o more_o acceptable_a with_o god_n let_v we_o pray_v with_o perseverance_n for_o if_o god_n delay_v his_o benefit_n and_o do_v not_o present_o give_v they_o he_o commend_v they_o unto_o we_o and_o do_v not_o deny_v they_o the_o long_a thing_n be_v desire_v prayer_n matth._n 21.22_o the_o efficacy_n of_o faithful_a prayer_n the_o sweet_a and_o the_o more_o acceptable_a they_o be_v be_v obtain_v let_v we_o pray_v with_o confidence_n of_o heart_n that_o be_v ask_v in_o faith_n without_o doubt_v and_o thou_o shall_v have_v what_o thou_o desire_v either_o ease_n relief_n redress_n or_o comfort_n the_o example_n be_v many_o they_o be_v infinite_a set_v forth_o in_o scripture_n of_o our_o godly_a father_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n among_o which_o be_v declare_v the_o wonderful_a effect_n of_o prayer_n 13._o josh_n 10.12_o 13._o that_o at_o the_o instant_a request_n of_o joshua_n make_v unto_o god_n the_o sun_n stand_v still_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sky_n the_o space_n of_o one_o whole_a day_n until_o the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v revenge_v themselves_o upon_o their_o enemy_n and_o elias_n pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rain_v upon_o the_o earth_n 17.22_o 1_o king_n 17_o 1._o &_o 18.1_o jam_fw-la 5.17_o 18._o 1_o king_n 17.22_o and_o it_o rain_v not_o for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o year_n and_o six_o month_n and_o again_o he_o pray_v and_o the_o sky_n give_v rain_v and_o the_o earth_n yield_v her_o fruit_n again_o elias_n by_o prayer_n unto_o god_n 38._o 1_o king_n 18.37_o 38._o raise_v up_o the_o dead_a child_n of_o the_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n and_o at_o his_o prayer_n fire_n fall_v from_o heaven_n and_o consume_v the_o burn_a offering_n the_o wood_n 20.17_o
thy_o own_o eye_n be_v be_v true_o the_o same_o thou_o seem_v to_o be_v be_v therefore_o the_o same_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o behold_v thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o seem_v to_o be_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n that_o see_v thy_o face_n content_v not_o thyself_o with_o a_o outward_a good_a name_n when_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v tell_v thou_o it_o be_v undeserved_a a_o deserve_v good_a name_n for_o any_o thing_n but_o for_o godliness_n last_v little_a and_o be_v less_o worth_a in_o all_o the_o holy_a scripture_n we_o never_o read_v of_o a_o hypocrite_n repentance_n and_o no_o wonder_n for_o whereas_o after_o sin_n conversion_n be_v leave_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o cure_v all_o other_o sinner_n what_o mean_n remain_v to_o recover_v he_o who_o have_v convert_v conversion_n itself_o into_o sin_n wo_n therefore_o unto_o the_o soul_n that_o seem_v religion_n and_o be_v not_o the_o same_o mark_v the_o fearful_a end_n of_o notorious_a evil_a man_n to_o abhor_v their_o wicked_a action_n 23.10_o numb_a 23.10_o mark_v the_o life_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o imitate_v their_o life_n and_o action_n and_o their_o bless_a end_n obey_v thy_o better_n 6._o psal_n 37.35_o 36_o 37._o esay_n 58.5_o 6._o observe_v the_o wise_a accompany_v the_o honest_a and_o love_v the_o religious_a and_o see_v the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n be_v incline_v to_o hypocrisy_n beware_v that_o thou_o use_v not_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n 28._o mat._n 23.27_o 28._o as_o matter_n of_o course_n and_o custom_n without_o care_n and_o conscience_n and_o make_v no_o more_o show_v of_o holiness_n outward_o to_o the_o world_n than_o thou_o have_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n inward_o in_o thy_o heart_n keep_v thy_o speech_n clean_o from_o all_o obscenity_n and_o let_v thy_o talk_n be_v gracious_a 22._o ephes_n 4_o 2d_o prov._n 31.26_o psal_n 139.20_o 21_o 22._o that_o he_o that_o hear_v thou_o may_v grow_v better_o by_o thou_o and_o be_v ever_o more_o earnest_a when_o thou_o speak_v of_o religion_n then_o when_o thou_o talk_v of_o worldly_a matter_n if_o thou_o perceive_v that_o thou_o have_v err_v persevere_v not_o in_o thy_o error_n rejoice_v to_o find_v the_o truth_n and_o magnify_v it_o study_v therefore_o three_o thing_n especial_o to_o understand_v well_o to_o say_v well_o and_o to_o do_v well_o endeavour_v to_o rule_v those_o that_o be_v under_o thy_o charge_n and_o authority_n rather_o by_o lo●e_n than_o by_o fear_n for_o to_o rule_v by_o love_n be_v easy_a and_o safe_a but_o tyranny_n be_v ever_o accompany_v with_o care_n and_o terror_n oppression_n will_v force_v the_o oppress_v to_o take_v any_o advantage_n to_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v neither_o will_v god_n justice_n suffer_v the_o sway_n that_o be_v ground_v upon_o tyranny_n long_o to_o continue_v rule_v therefore_o over_o christian_n be_v a_o christian_n in_o love_n and_o mercy_n like_o christ_n thy_o master_n make_v not_o a_o occupation_n of_o any_o recreation_n the_o long_a use_n of_o pleasure_n be_v but_o short_a but_o the_o pain_n of_o pleasure_n abuse_v be_v eternal_a use_v therefore_o lawful_a recreation_n so_o far_o forth_o 9_o prov._n 21.17_o phil._n 4.8_o 9_o as_o it_o make_v thou_o fit_a in_o body_n and_o mind_n to_o do_v more_o cheerful_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o call_n be_v therefore_o careful_a henceforth_o to_o make_v use_n of_o thy_o short_a time_n that_o remain_v as_o a_o man_n will_v of_o a_o old_a lease_n that_o be_v near_o expire_v do_v not_o waste_v and_o consume_v thy_o time_n in_o idleness_n sport_n play_n and_o toyish_a vanity_n for_o man_n be_v not_o create_v for_o sport_n play_n and_o recreation_n but_o zealous_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o religion_n and_o conscionable_o to_o serve_v and_o help_v his_o neighbour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o vocation_n and_o by_o both_o to_o ascertain_v himself_o of_o eternal_a salvation_n esteem_v therefore_o the_o loss_n of_o time_n 25.21_o ephes_n 5.16_o luk._n 16.2_o matth._n 25.21_o one_o of_o the_o great_a loss_n redeem_v it_o careful_o and_o spend_v it_o wise_o that_o when_o that_o time_n shall_v come_v thou_o may_v be_v no_o long_o here_o on_o earth_n thy_o master_n may_v welcome_v thou_o with_o a_o ●uge_a bone_n serve_v and_o give_v thou_o a_o better_a in_o heaven_n in_o thy_o prayer_n 6.6_o that_o be_v well_o do_v and_o welcome_a good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n matth._n 6.6_o pray_v fervent_o and_o devout_o for_o god_n detest_v the_o service_n of_o the_o outward_a man_n without_o the_o inward_a heart_n as_o hypocrisy_n so_o he_o count_v the_o inward_a service_n without_o external_a reverence_n to_o be_v mere_a profaneness_n therefore_o he_o require_v both_o in_o his_o worship_n in_o prayer_n therefore_o bow_v thy_o knee_n in_o witness_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n lift_v up_o thy_o eye_n and_o thy_o hand_n in_o testimony_n of_o thy_o confidence_n hang_v down_o thy_o head_n and_o smite_v thy_o breast_n in_o token_n of_o thy_o contrition_n but_o special_o call_v upon_o god_n with_o a_o sincere_a heart_n serve_v he_o holy_o serve_v he_o whole_o serve_v he_o only_o for_o god_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n be_v two_o contrary_a master_n and_o therefore_o no_o man_n can_v possible_o serve_v both_o the_o more_o thou_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o world_n 15.8_o prov._n 15.8_o the_o more_o acceptable_a thou_o be_v unto_o god_n ask_v faithful_o of_o god_n whatsoever_o thou_o desire_v to_o have_v and_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o it_o he_o that_o be_v not_o thankful_a for_o that_o which_o he_o have_v already_o be_v unworthy_a to_o receive_v more_o and_o god_n grace_n cease_v to_o descend_v when_o our_o thanks_n cease_v to_o ascend_v whatsoever_o happen_v unto_o thou_o make_v use_n of_o it_o for_o good_a when_o thou_o be_v in_o prosperity_n think_v that_o thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o bless_v and_o praise_n god_n when_o thou_o be_v in_o advesirty_a think_v that_o thou_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o conversion_n 14.25_o prov._n 14.25_o when_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n or_o good_a of_o thy_o neighbour_n do_v require_v speak_v the_o truth_n 22._o 1_o king_n 22._o and_o fear_v not_o the_o face_n nor_o frown_n of_o man_n for_o sometime_o the_o frown_n of_o a_o prince_n may_v be_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n neither_o shall_v flattery_n still_o hold_v in_o credit_n nor_o truth_n always_o continue_v in_o disgrace_n show_v the_o strength_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n in_o instruct_v show_v the_o strength_n of_o thy_o power_n in_o help_v and_o the_o strength_n of_o thy_o riches_n in_o do_v good_a to_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a let_v not_o adversity_n cast_v thou_o down_o neither_o let_v prosperity_n puff_n thou_o up_o let_v christ_n be_v the_o mark_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o thy_o life_n 3.21_o act_n 3.21_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o way_n that_o thou_o may_v overtake_v he_o in_o his_o country_n in_o all_o thing_n have_v a_o special_a care_n of_o profound_a humility_n 8_o 1_o pet._n ●_o 8_o and_o be_v ardent_a in_o charity_n cleave_v unto_o god_n and_o lift_v up_o thy_o heart_n to_o he_o by_o charity_n let_v humility_n keep_v down_o thy_o heart_n that_o thou_o be_v not_o proud_a judge_n god_n to_o be_v a_o father_n for_o his_o clemency_n and_o a_o lord_n for_o his_o discipline_n a_o father_n for_o his_o power_n and_o gentleness_n and_o lord_n for_o his_o severity_n and_o justice_n therefore_o love_v he_o as_o a_o father_n pious_o 37.5_o psal_n 37.5_o fear_v he_o as_o a_o lord_n necessary_o love_v he_o because_o he_o will_v mercy_n fear_v he_o because_o he_o will_v justice_n commit_v thy_o way_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o put_v thy_o trust_n in_o he_o 2.13_o phil._n 2.13_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n and_o proclaim_v his_o mercy_n and_o thou_o shall_v have_v ease_n in_o thy_o misery_n o_o god_n thou_o that_o have_v give_v we_o grace_n to_o will_v the_o good_a give_v we_o also_o grace_n to_o perfect_v the_o good_a which_o thou_o have_v will_v of_o god_n glory_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v 3.17_o colos_n 3.17_o let_v we_o do_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o god_n create_v all_o thing_n by_o his_o power_n but_o to_o his_o own_o glory_n for_o that_o be_v the_o holy_a end_n for_o which_o he_o create_v they_o for_o as_o water_n be_v derive_v from_o the_o sea_n return_v thither_o again_o so_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v be_v derive_v from_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n return_v their_o duty_n service_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o all_o their_o action_n to_o god_n discharge_v every_o one_o their_o duty_n and_o service_n in_o the_o main_a ocean_n of_o god_n glory_n the_o which_o though_o it_o receive_v not_o augmentation_n of_o honour_n by_o the_o supply_n of_o any_o his_o creature_n be_v
salvation_n to_o the_o elect._n the_o necessity_n of_o mortification_n do_v require_v in_o every_o one_o a_o exact_a diligence_n in_o that_o christian_a office_n for_o see_v the_o hazard_n of_o eternal_a life_n depend_v upon_o the_o death_n or_o not_o die_v of_o sin_n and_o that_o necessary_o there_o be_v no_o man_n of_o that_o simple_a understanding_n but_o will_v think_v it_o expedient_a nay_o necessary_a wisdom_n rather_o to_o destroy_v his_o sin_n than_o himself_o for_o one_o of_o the_o two_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v mortify_v suffer_v death_n and_o die_v and_o if_o any_o man_n think_v to_o devise_v a_o mean_n to_o save_v both_o himself_o and_o his_o sin_n and_o in_o the_o reformation_n of_o himself_o to_o over-leape_a the_o duty_n of_o mortification_n as_o a_o duty_n too_o precise_a and_o of_o grievous_a performance_n and_o shall_v think_v that_o mortification_n be_v not_o of_o necessary_a substance_n but_o rather_o a_o severe_a circumstance_n which_o may_v be_v safe_o avoid_v to_o he_o may_v be_v say_v as_o saint_n paul_n say_v to_o the_o corinthian_n with_o admiration_n o_o fool_n 36._o 1_o cor._n 15_o 36._o that_o which_o thou_o sowe_v be_v not_o quicken_v except_o it_o die_v and_o let_v he_o be_v sure_a that_o if_o he_o either_o fail_v or_o faint_v in_o this_o endeavour_n there_o be_v no_o endeavour_n can_v purchase_v he_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o soul_n therefore_o it_o most_o near_o respect_v all_o man_n not_o to_o esteem_v their_o sin_n which_o be_v their_o enemy_n and_o will_v destroy_v they_o more_o than_o god_n which_o be_v their_o friend_n and_o will_v save_v they_o nay_o more_o than_o their_o soul_n and_o their_o salvation_n therefore_o let_v every_o man_n make_v war_n upon_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o flesh_n world_n to_o subdue_v our_o own_o sinful_a affection_n be_v the_o great_a conquest_n in_o the_o world_n and_o let_v he_o be_v valiant_a to_o conquer_v himself_o and_o triumph_v in_o the_o spoil_n and_o death_n of_o his_o sinful_a action_n and_o affection_n for_o there_o be_v no_o war_n can_v gain_v our_o name_n a_o great_a glory_n then_o to_o victor_n ourselves_o and_o he_o be_v most_o redoubt_a and_o most_o valiant_a that_o can_v conquer_v his_o own_o affection_n the_o which_o all_o man_n must_v do_v before_o they_o can_v have_v the_o garland_n of_o holy_a victory_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n again_o see_v that_o in_o our_o mortification_n there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o favour_n have_v to_o any_o sin_n but_o that_o all_o sin_n must_v die_v the_o sin_n that_o have_v gain_v we_o either_o our_o profit_n or_o our_o pleasure_n for_o all_o sin_n be_v in_o hatred_n with_o god_n all_o sin_n be_v therefore_o command_v to_o die_v without_o dispensation_n proviso_n or_o exception_n of_o any_o it_o therefore_o behoove_v all_o man_n to_o hate_v as_o god_n hate_v even_o all_o sin_n because_o all_o sin_n be_v in_o god_n hatred_n lest_o they_o provoke_v god_n as_o saul_n do_v and_o with_o saul_n to_o declare_v themselves_o reprobate_n god_n command_v saul_n to_o destroy_v the_o amalekite_n etc._n 1_o sam._n 15.1_o etc._n etc._n a_o sinful_a and_o godless_a people_n saul_n perform_v his_o commandment_n but_o in_o part_n for_o though_o he_o destroy_v many_o yet_o he_o spare_v some_o for_o which_o god_n cast_v he_o from_o his_o favour_n and_o rend_v his_o kingdom_n from_o he_o our_o sin_n be_v those_o amalekite_n god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o destroy_v they_o utter_o if_o therefore_o any_o man_n presume_v against_o god_n commandment_n to_o spare_v any_o god_n will_v certain_o cast_v he_o with_o saul_n from_o the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n this_o do_v admonish_v all_o to_o avoid_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o man_n that_o common_o hate_v the_o sin_n and_o infirmity_n of_o other_o but_o flatter_v and_o feed_v their_o own_o with_o saturity_n the_o usurer_n he_o condemn_v the_o prodigal_a the_o prodigal_a condemn_v he_o the_o drunkard_n condemn_v the_o glutton_n another_o every_o contrary_n despise_v one_o another_o the_o glutton_n he_o condemn_v the_o drunkard_n age_n and_o youth_n have_v each_o their_o particular_a sin_n yet_o do_v they_o despise_v one_o another_o and_o so_o do_v every_o particular_a his_o contrary_n so_o that_o many_o can_v abhor_v those_o sin_n to_o the_o which_o they_o be_v not_o natural_o addict_v but_o few_o do_v mortify_v they_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o they_o these_o be_v they_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n call_v hypocrite_n 23._o math._n 23._o that_o point_n at_o little_a sin_n in_o other_o but_o flatter_v and_o foster_v main_a one_o in_o themselves_o this_o evil_a custom_n be_v far_o short_a of_o the_o duty_n of_o mortification_n which_o require_v a_o loathe_n and_o detestation_n nay_o a_o death_n not_o of_o some_o sin_n not_o of_o other_o man_n sin_n but_o of_o our_o own_o sin_n and_o of_o all_o our_o own_o sin_n without_o exception_n of_o any_o and_o see_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v move_v this_o grace_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o do_v give_v we_o spiritual_a power_n in_o the_o office_n of_o mortification_n it_o behove_v all_o man_n to_o address_v their_o prayer_n to_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v they_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o grace_n to_o guide_v they_o in_o so_o needful_a a_o performance_n and_o that_o when_o they_o find_v in_o themselves_o a_o desire_n to_o mortify_v their_o sin_n and_o sinful_a affection_n etc._n titus_n 1.12_o etc._n etc._n then_o let_v they_o assure_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v call_v by_o the_o divine_a and_o efficatious_a power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o that_o duty_n that_o then_o they_o yield_v their_o endeavour_n with_o all_o diligence_n to_o do_v as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n direct_v they_o lest_o by_o neglect_v the_o admonishment_n of_o god_n spirit_n they_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o a_o great_a condemnation_n the_o life_n and_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v thereof_o be_v the_o illumination_n and_o reformation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o a_o efficatious_a bend_n conform_v and_o work_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o will_n whereby_o it_o become_v obedient_a to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n and_o return_n as_o it_o be_v a_o audible_a and_o lively_a echo_n into_o their_o ear_n the_o end_n thereof_o be_v first_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o commendation_n of_o his_o mercy_n to_o who_o we_o must_v ascribe_v both_o grace_n and_o nature_n and_o of_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n yea_o and_o the_o very_a soul_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v his_o spirit_n the_o second_o end_n of_o this_o vocation_n be_v our_o deliverance_n and_o translation_n out_o of_o ignorance_n infidelity_n sensuality_n and_o rebellion_n 14._o the_o soul_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 2_o thes_n 2_o 14._o unto_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o glory_n for_o we_o be_v call_v out_o of_o darkness_n into_o light_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v in_o light_n and_o no_o long_o serve_v the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n we_o be_v call_v out_o of_o the_o world_n unto_o god_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v relinquish_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o walk_v upright_o before_o he_o in_o this_o world_n we_o may_v live_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o this_o effectual_a call_n be_v christ_n and_o his_o merit_n for_o christ_n have_v merit_v in_o our_o behalf_n and_o have_v promise_v that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v have_v send_v into_o we_o 8._o john_n 15.26_o &_o 16.7_o 8._o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o illuminate_v and_o adorn_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o grace_n and_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o a_o special_a powerful_a and_o inward_a work_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o like_a as_o when_o a_o skilful_a musician_n have_v once_o string_v tune_v and_o strike_v his_o instrument_n it_o send_v forth_o many_o pleasant_a and_o sweet_a sound_n so_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v once_o breathe_v his_o spirit_n of_o life_n into_o the_o nostril_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o when_o he_o have_v once_o tune_v the_o jur_a string_n of_o our_o sinful_a heart_n and_o have_v touch_v they_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n he_o make_v they_o send_v forth_o many_o delectable_a and_o harmonious_a sound_n 11._o token_n of_o mortification_n rom._n 1.6_o &_o 6.17_o 18._o 1_o cor._n 6.9_o 10_o 11._o wherein_o he_o take_v delight_n so_o than_o it_o as_o with_o the_o roman_n we_o perform_v hearty_a obedience_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n if_o with_o the_o corinthian_n we_o be_v rich_a in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o have_v purge_v our_o heart_n by_o true_a repentance_n from_o our_o former_a iniquity_n and_o if_o we_o be_v mortify_v and_o renew_v
in_o the_o spirit_n and_o if_o like_o those_o good_a thessalonian_o we_o receive_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n and_o entertain_v the_o word_n with_o joyfulness_n notwithstanding_o all_o affliction_n 4._o 1_o thes_n 1.5_o 6_o 9_o &_o 1.3_o 4._o if_o we_o turn_v god_n from_o all_o our_o false_a god_n our_o own_o delight_n and_o vanity_n to_o which_o we_o have_v wed_v our_o heart_n and_o if_o our_o faith_n increase_v and_o our_o love_n abound_v and_o if_o we_o have_v faith_n and_o patience_n as_o they_o have_v in_o all_o our_o cross_n and_o affliction_n then_o may_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v effectual_o call_v as_o they_o be_v etc._n john_n 10_o etc._n etc._n out_o of_o the_o vast●_n wilderness_n of_o this_o woeful_a world_n unto_o christ_n our_o shepherd_n for_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o his_o sheep_n know_v he_o hear_v his_o voice_n and_o follow_v he_o if_o therefore_o we_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o embrace_v christ_n if_o we_o hear_v and_o hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n and_o do_v it_o if_o we_o study_v to_o resemble_v imitate_v and_o follow_v he_o in_o love_n meekness_n patience_n humility_n justice_n fidelity_n truth_n confidence_n and_o compassion_n than_o we_o may_v confident_o assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v his_o sheep_n effectual_o call_v home_o into_o his_o fold_n mortification_n be_v of_o such_o necessity_n in_o the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n as_o that_o we_o can_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o careful_o discharge_v this_o office_n of_o mortification_n let_v we_o therefore_o endeavour_v this_o duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n let_v we_o denounce_v a_o bloody_a and_o general_a war_n against_o all_o our_o sin_n let_v we_o entertain_v favour_n and_o correspondency_n with_o none_o but_o let_v those_o sin_n that_o have_v be_v our_o delight_n be_v in_o our_o hatred_n let_v we_o not_o love_v they_o for_o their_o profit_n because_o transitory_a slave_n we_o must_v not_o foster_v our_o sin_n neither_o for_o profit_n nor_o pleasure_n neither_o fear_v they_o for_o their_o number_n if_o sin_n overcome_v we_o we_o be_v their_o slave_n let_v we_o not_o favour_v they_o for_o their_o pleasure_n because_o moment_n any_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v they_o for_o their_o number_n though_o infinite_a many_o nor_o for_o their_o strength_n though_o they_o have_v conquer_v a_o world_n of_o people_n let_v we_o have_v confidence_n in_o god_n because_o he_o be_v on_o our_o side_n and_o have_v a_o care_n of_o we_o when_o sin_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n of_o we_o and_o we_o victory_v by_o they_o we_o be_v then_o their_o servant_n their_o slave_n when_o we_o overcome_v and_o have_v victory_v they_o let_v we_o make_v they_o our_o slave_n perpetual_o let_v we_o bind_v they_o in_o chain_n cast_v they_o in_o prison_n and_o for_o ever_o utter_o destroy_v their_o evil_a power_n let_v we_o have_v no_o pity_n no_o favour_n note_n note_n no_o compassion_n on_o sin_n because_o when_o we_o be_v overcome_v by_o sin_n sin_n be_v merciless_a against_o we_o let_v we_o not_o as_o do_v saul_n spare_v any_o for_o their_o dignity_n or_o worth_n but_o with_o david_n let_v we_o mortify_v and_o destory_n all_o let_v we_o hate_v the_o sin_n of_o youth_n and_o despise_v the_o sin_n of_o age_n let_v we_o not_o be_v partial_a in_o our_o own_o particular_n let_v not_o prosperity_n alter_v we_o neither_o let_v poverty_n tempt_v we_o but_o have_v undertake_v to_o war_n with_o sin_n let_v we_o be_v full_a in_o opposition_n against_o it_o let_v we_o not_o end_v our_o war_n without_o victory_n resolution_n let_v we_o strive_v to_o overcome_v sin_n with_o a_o constant_a resolution_n let_v we_o not_o interrupt_v it_o by_o truce_n but_o let_v we_o be_v resolute_a in_o our_o purpose_n and_o constant_a in_o our_o resolution_n and_o at_o all_o occasion_n and_o in_o every_o distress_n let_v we_o resort_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o be_v our_o conductor_n he_o be_v our_o commander_n and_o the_o general_n in_o this_o spiritual_a war_n let_v we_o consult_v with_o that_o oracle_n and_o by_o it_o receive_v direction_n let_v we_o fight_v with_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o might_n and_o win_v the_o garland_n of_o holy_a victory_n for_o have_v god_n on_o our_o part_n who_o then_o shall_v we_o fear_v and_o if_o he_o be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o his_o policy_n can_v be_v prevent_v nor_o his_o power_n with_o victory_n oppose_v what_o we_o want_v of_o spiritual_a power_n in_o ourselves_o etc._n psal_n 18.1_o etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v abundant_o supply_v by_o the_o infinite_a power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o by_o he_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overthrow_v a_o host_n of_o sin_n and_o by_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o god_n note_n note_n we_o shall_v overcome_v all_o extremity_n and_o avoid_v all_o danger_n he_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o the_o main_a battle_n of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v but_o the_o rear_n he_o be_v our_o general_n 12.2_o hebr._n 12.2_o we_o be_v his_o soldier_n his_o holy_a cross_n be_v our_o colour_n his_o holy_a word_n our_o weapon_n and_o be_v thus_o appoint_v we_o dare_v confront_v all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o devil_n our_o sin_n and_o all_o that_o do_v oppose_v we_o we_o dare_v undertake_v their_o conquest_n spoil_v their_o power_n discipline_n their_o error_n and_o by_o the_o perpetual_a death_n of_o our_o sin_n obtain_v a_o perpetual_a quiet_n of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o everlasting_a peace_n of_o our_o soul_n of_o regeneration_n when_o all_o thing_n be_v first_o create_v every_o thing_n be_v perfect_o good_a no_o defect_n no_o blemish_n no_o need_n of_o correction_n quest._n the_o first_o defection_n be_v sin_n the_o first_o sin_n be_v the_o sin_n of_o angel_n the_o next_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n here_o may_v be_v demand_v a_o question_n why_o god_n do_v permit_v adam_n to_o fall_v from_o his_o integrity_n and_o suffer_v he_o and_o his_o son_n to_o revolt_v and_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o do_v not_o hinder_v the_o fall_n which_o he_o can_v have_v do_v if_o it_o have_v please_v he_o answ_n but_o he_o will_v not_o hinder_v it_o because_o such_o be_v his_o pleasure_n for_o certain_a cause_n best_a know_v unto_o himself_o in_o the_o mean_a let_v no_o man_n think_v that_o god_n be_v injurious_a for_o he_o be_v not_o indebt_v to_o we_o 23._o job_n 36_o 23._o to_o confirm_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o to_o keep_v we_o from_o decline_v but_o this_o fall_n be_v permit_v by_o god_n for_o the_o great_a benefit_n of_o his_o elect_a for_o their_o glory_n procure_v by_o christ_n 11._o esa_n 46.10_o 11._o do_v far_o exceed_v and_o surpass_v the_o glory_n which_o be_v give_v they_o in_o their_o creation_n which_o have_v never_o be_v if_o man_n have_v never_o fall_v by_o sin_n great_a be_v the_o evil_n which_o we_o suffer_v by_o reason_n of_o that_o first_o offence_n but_o what_o faithful_a man_n will_v not_o endure_v far_o great_a rather_o then_o to_o want_v so_o great_a a_o redeemer_n god_n not_o bind_v to_o let_v do_v permit_v this_o fall_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o he_o as_o the_o cause_n thereof_o but_o to_o man_n own_o will_n for_o he_o do_v not_o incline_v adam_n heart_n unto_o sin_n nor_o do_v he_o infuse_v the_o least_o corruption_n into_o his_o soul_n 15._o jam._n 1.13_o 14_o 15._o neither_o do_v he_o withdraw_v any_o grace_n from_o he_o before_o he_o inspire_v into_o he_o but_o he_o fall_v by_o his_o free_a will_n through_o his_o own_o default_n at_o the_o persuasion_n and_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n man_n be_v therefore_o the_o cause_n of_o his_o iniquity_n in_o his_o own_o proper_a will_n and_o not_o from_o god_n predestination_n death_n as_o god_n bring_v man_n into_o the_o state_n of_o life_n so_o man_n bring_v himself_o into_o the_o state_n of_o death_n for_o if_o any_o man_n decline_v from_o piety_n and_o justice_n he_o run_v headlong_o of_o his_o own_o will_n he_o be_v draw_v by_o his_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o be_v beguile_v through_o his_o own_o persuasion_n the_o father_n have_v no_o hand_n in_o this_o fall_n the_o son_n be_v no_o agent_n of_o this_o sin_n note_n note_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v no_o worker_n of_o this_o wickedness_n therefore_o the_o fault_n of_o man_n choose_v of_o that_o which_o be_v forbid_v be_v not_o by_o any_o mean_n to_o be_v transfer_v or_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n for_o god_n punish_v the_o sin_n of_o angel_n in_o their_o own_o particular_n only_o for_o they_o be_v to_o derive_v their_o nature_n to_o posterity_n by_o generation_n and_o natural_a descent_n because_o they_o be_v ordain_v for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n in_o certain_a particular_a office_n assign_v they_o in_o the_o
let_v the_o one_o have_v pity_n and_o the_o other_o justice_n in_o matter_n of_o accusation_n be_v first_o assure_v of_o the_o truth_n than_o censure_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v the_o reputation_n of_o a_o honest_a heart_n never_o let_v malice_n in_o hatred_n make_v thou_o to_o reveal_v that_o which_o love_n in_o friendship_n bind_v thou_o a_o long_a time_n to_o conceal_v for_o as_o god_n breed_v among_o man_n truth_n peace_n and_o amity_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v to_o do_v one_o another_o good_a so_o the_o devil_n daily_o sow_v falsehood_n discord_n and_o enmity_n to_o cause_v if_o he_o can_v the_o dear_a friend_n to_o devour_v one_o another_o rejoice_v not_o at_o the_o fall_n of_o thy_o enemy_n for_o thou_o know_v not_o what_o shall_v be_v the_o manner_n of_o thy_o own_o end_n but_o be_v more_o glad_a to_o see_v the_o worst_a man_n amendment_n rather_o than_o his_o punishment_n hate_v no_o man_n for_o fear_v lest_o christ_n love_v he_o and_o be_v angry_a 10._o pro._n 24.17_o 18._o rom._n 5.8_o 10._o and_o turn_v his_o wrath_n from_o he_o unto_o thou_o love_v thy_o enemy_n for_o christ_n love_v thou_o when_o thou_o be_v his_o enemy_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o blood_n he_o require_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o love_v thy_o enemy_n 28_o eph._n 2.4_o etc._n etc._n math._n 18.24_o 28_o deny_v he_o be_v a_o christian_n if_o thou_o dare_v he_o ask_v but_o forgiveness_n for_o forgiveness_n petty_a forgiveness_n for_o the_o infinite_a forgiveness_n of_o almighty_a god_n therefore_o though_o thou_o think_v thy_o enemy_n unworthy_a to_o be_v forgive_v yet_o christ_n be_v worthy_a to_o be_v obey_v do_v nothing_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o civil_a friend_n for_o which_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v safe_a unless_o it_o be_v conceal_v nor_o any_o thing_n for_o which_o if_o just_a cause_n be_v offer_v thou_o need_v fear_v he_o if_o that_o he_o prove_v thy_o unjust_a enemy_n if_o thou_o be_v dispose_v to_o be_v merry_a have_v a_o special_a care_n to_o three_o thing_n that_o thy_o mirth_n be_v not_o against_o religion_n that_o it_o be_v not_o against_o charity_n and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o against_o chastity_n then_o be_v as_o merry_a as_o thou_o can_v only_o in_o the_o lord_n 19.12_o levit._fw-la 19.12_o speak_v not_o of_o god_n but_o with_o fear_n and_o reverence_n as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o hear_n for_o see_v we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o use_v his_o holy_a name_n in_o our_o mouth_n 9.5_o deut._n 28.58_o rom._n 9.5_o much_o less_o ought_v we_o to_o abuse_v it_o vain_o in_o our_o talk_n but_o to_o use_v it_o ordinary_o in_o vain_a rash_a or_o false_a oath_n be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o a_o soul_n that_o never_o true_o fear_v god_n pray_v therefore_o with_o david_n when_o thou_o be_v to_o speak_v in_o any_o matter_n that_o may_v move_v passion_n 14._o psal_n 141.3_o 1_o thes_n 5.26.14_o 2_o thes_n 3.5_o levit._fw-la 19.17_o psal_n 15.5_o deut._n 15.13_o 14._o set_v a_o watch_n o_o lord_n before_o my_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o my_o lip_n in_o praise_v be_v discreet_a in_o salute_v courteous_a in_o admonish_v friendly_a in_o forgive_a merciful_a in_o promise_v faithful_a and_o bountiful_a in_o recompense_v of_o good_a service_n and_o other_o friendly_a courtesy_n make_v not_o the_o reward_n of_o virtue_n the_o gift_n of_o favour_n do_v no_o evil_a though_o thou_o may_v for_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v the_o least_o sin_n without_o bitter_a repentance_n to_o escape_v unpunished_a leave_v not_o undo_v any_o good_a that_o thou_o can_v but_o do_v thou_o nothing_o rash_o nor_o any_o thing_n till_o thou_o have_v first_o take_v counsel_n of_o god_n word_n 30.8_o 1_o sam._n 30.8_o of_o the_o lawfulness_n thereof_o and_o pray_v for_o his_o blessing_n to_o bless_v thy_o endeavour_n and_o then_o do_v it_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n with_o cheerfulness_n of_o heart_n commit_v the_o success_n unto_o he_o in_o who_o power_n it_o be_v to_o bless_v with_o his_o grace_n whatsoever_o business_n be_v intend_v to_o his_o glory_n and_o when_o thou_o be_v tempt_v to_o do_v any_o evil_a work_n 7.5_o 1_o cor._n 7.5_o remember_v that_o satan_n be_v where_o his_o business_n be_v let_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o so_o base_a a_o slave_n hate_v the_o work_n if_o thou_o abhor_v the_o author_n and_o remember_v with_o joseph_n 39.9_o gen._n 39.9_o that_o though_o no_o man_n see_v yet_o god_n see_v all_o in_o all_o place_n fly_v therefore_o with_o joseph_n from_o all_o sin_n as_o well_o those_o that_o be_v secret_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n as_o those_o that_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n be_v therefore_o as_o much_o afraid_a of_o secret_a sin_n 12.2_o luk._n 8.17_o &_o 12.2_o as_o of_o open_a shame_n and_o so_o avoid_v all_o in_o general_a so_o as_o thou_o do_v not_o nurse_v nor_o allow_v to_o thyself_o any_o one_o particular_a or_o darling_a sin_n for_o the_o crafty_a devil_n can_v hold_v a_o man_n soul_n as_o fast_o by_o one_o as_o by_o many_o sin_n and_o fast_o by_o that_o one_o that_o do_v please_v thou_o than_o by_o all_o those_o which_o begin_v to_o be_v abominable_a unto_o thou_o and_o as_o thou_o desire_v to_o avoid_v sin_n so_o be_v careful_a to_o shun_v the_o occasion_n 5.8_o prov._n 5.8_o love_v all_o good_a thing_n for_o god_n sake_n but_o love_n god_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n while_o thou_o hold_v god_n to_o be_v thy_o friend_n 16.7_o psal_n 118.6_o 7._o prov._n 16.7_o thou_o need_v not_o fear_v who_o be_v thy_o enemy_n for_o god_n will_v either_o make_v thy_o enemy_n to_o become_v thy_o friend_n etc._n rom._n 8.31_o gen._n 32.4_o etc._n etc._n exo._n 32.27_o etc._n etc._n or_o will_v bridle_v he_o that_o he_o can_v hurt_v thou_o no_o man_n be_v overthrow_v by_o his_o enemy_n unless_o that_o first_o his_o sin_n have_v prevail_v over_o he_o and_o god_n have_v leave_v he_o to_o himself_o therefore_o he_o that_o will_v be_v safe_a from_o the_o fear_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o live_v still_o in_o the_o favour_n of_o his_o god_n etc._n num._n 42.43_o etc._n etc._n let_v he_o redeem_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o time_n past_a with_o serious_a repentance_n look_v to_o the_o time_n present_a with_o religious_a diligence_n and_o take_v heed_n to_o the_o time_n to_o come_v with_o careful_a providence_n in_o effect_v good_a action_n distrust_v not_o god_n providence_n though_o thou_o see_v the_o mean_n either_o want_v or_o weak_a and_o if_o mean_n do_v offer_v themselves_o unto_o thou_o etc._n judg._n 7.17_o etc._n etc._n be_v sure_a that_o they_o be_v lawful_a and_o have_v get_v lawful_a mean_n take_v heed_n that_o thou_o rely_v not_o more_o upon_o they_o then_o upon_o god_n himself_o labour_v in_o a_o lawful_a call_n for_o it_o be_v god_n ordinary_a mean_n by_o which_o he_o bless_v his_o child_n with_o outward_a thing_n pray_v therefore_o for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o his_o own_o mean_n and_o in_o earthly_a business_n bear_v a_o heavenly_a mind_n do_v thou_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n and_o commit_v the_o whole_a success_n to_o 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