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8.21_o luk._n 8.14_o a_o faith_n whereby_o the_o devil_n be_v say_v to_o believe_v and_o such_o who_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o a_o faith_n which_o rest_v bare_o in_o the_o understanding_n or_o which_o slight_o affect_v the_o heart_n but_o be_v not_o root_v bear_v not_o sovereignty_n a_o faith_n subordinate_a to_o vainglory_n or_o covetous_a desire_n which_o the_o world_n destroy_v and_o this_o say_v as_o it_o be_v ineffectual_a to_o season_v the_o affection_n throughout_o and_o incite_v to_o the_o sincere_a uniform_a act_n of_o love_n so_o be_v it_o unavaileable_a to_o justification_n there_o be_v a_o faith_n unfeigned_a welrooted_a sovereign_a love_n 1._o tim._n 1.5_o act_n 15.9_o gal._n 2.20_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o justify_v faith_n can_v be_v without_o love_n whereby_o we_o believe_v to_o righteousness_n by_o which_o the_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o which_o be_v the_o victory_n whereby_o we_o overcome_v the_o world_n and_o this_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n 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the_o lord_n bear_v unto_o we_o we_o can_v but_o return_v love_n for_o love_n 7.47_o luke_n 7.47_o many_o sin_n be_v forgive_v she_o therefore_o she_o love_v much_o and_o fâ—om_o all_o these_o act_n it_o follow_v that_o what_o a_o temporary_a believer_n do_v by_o the_o half_n superficial_o or_o with_o a_o halt_a divide_a heart_n that_o the_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a believer_n take_v in_o hand_n with_o a_o entire_a sound_a upright_o affection_n what_o in_o the_o one_o be_v a_o liveless_a action_n the_o outside_n or_o carcase_n of_o a_o good_a work_n that_o in_o the_o other_o be_v a_o good_a work_n indeed_o spring_v from_o a_o holy_a wel-planted_n confidence_n in_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o resolute_a adherence_n to_o his_o commandment_n which_o as_o the_o animal_n faculty_n impel_v to_o that_o exercise_n the_o self-same_a duty_n may_v be_v do_v by_o the_o civil_a man_n and_o by_o the_o believer_n for_o the_o outside_n and_o deed_n do_v both_o may_v go_v to_o church_n hear_v a_o sermon_n read_v a_o chapter_n give_v a_o alm_n make_v a_o prayer_n but_o the_o one_o go_v as_o a_o bear_n to_o the_o stake_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o other_o who_o be_v move_v by_o faith_n or_o let_v the_o civil_a man_n delight_n be_v as_o it_o may_v his_o act_n be_v liveless_a because_o they_o issue_v not_o from_o a_o obedientiall_a confidence_n in_o the_o lord_n mercy_n seventh_o faith_n make_v sensible_a of_o our_o manifold_a defect_n infirmity_n and_o fail_n faint_n and_o cooling_n it_o show_v how_o weak_a we_o be_v of_o ourselves_o how_o far_o we_o come_v short_a how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o decline_v and_o start_v aside_o and_o this_o consideration_n of_o faith_n have_v bless_a effect_n first_o it_o cause_v serious_a and_o attentive_a meditation_n upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o it_o may_v sink_v deep_a and_o abide_v firm_a in_o the_o heart_n 119.11_o act_n 16.14_o psal_n 119.15_o psal_n 119.11_o i_o have_v hide_v or_o treasure_v up_o thy_o commandment_n in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v not_o sin_v against_o thou_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n a_o believer_n will_v not_o be_v negligent_a to_o watch_v all_o opportunity_n when_o his_o soul_n be_v thorough_o affect_v with_o unexpected_a matter_n of_o sorrow_n 2.51_o luke_n 1.65_o 66._o &_o 2.51_o joy_n grief_n fear_n admiration_n or_o the_o like_a and_o forthwith_o to_o apply_v such_o passage_n of_o scripture_n as_o suit_n best_o to_o the_o present_a affection_n second_o it_o work_v the_o heart_n often_o and_o deliberate_o to_o renew_v its_o resolution_n not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 15.6_o psal_n 119.106_o john_n 15.6_o i_o have_v swear_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o trust_v upon_o thy_o divine_a grace_n without_o which_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o
not_o only_o to_o the_o righteous_a themselves_o but_o to_o their_o child_n and_o posterity_n pag._n 358_o 359._o 360_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v these_o promise_n for_o 1._o faith_n in_o these_o promise_n do_v kill_v covetous_a desire_n distrustful_a and_o distract_n care_n p._n 360._o 361_o 2._o he_o will_v never_o renounce_v carnal_a support_n who_o make_v not_o god_n the_o stay_n of_o his_o soul_n for_o outward_a thing_n ibid._n 3._o belief_n in_o god_n bring_v good_a success_n ibid._n 4._o if_o we_o cleave_v not_o to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n make_v concern_v temporal_a thing_n we_o shall_v adhere_v to_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n with_o less_o assurance_n p._n 361._o 362_o 5._o faith_n sweeten_v and_o sanctifi_v unto_o we_o the_o use_n of_o all_o outward_a comfort_n under_o our_o hand_n p._n 362_o the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n touch_v these_o promise_n for_o 1._o seâ—ing_v god_n have_v give_v christ_n for_o we_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o also_o free_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n p._n 362._o 363_o 2._o the_o lord_n by_o covenant_n have_v promise_v to_o furnish_v his_o people_n with_o all_o needful_a blessing_n pertain_v to_o this_o life_n p._n 363_o 3._o god_n be_v our_o faithful_a creator_n we_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n he_o be_v our_o shepherd_n we_o the_o flock_n of_o his_o pasture_n he_o be_v our_o father_n we_o his_o child_n p._n 364._o 365_o 4._o the_o patient_a expectation_n of_o the_o saint_n have_v confirm_v this_o that_o god_n will_v not_o be_v want_v to_o his_o child_n in_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n p._n 365._o 366_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o promise_n 1._o it_o preserve_v from_o the_o use_n of_o all_o unlawful_a mean_n know_v that_o nothing_o can_v prosper_v which_o god_n approve_v not_o p._n 366._o 367_o 2._o faith_n be_v painful_a provident_a and_o frugal_a p._n 367_o 3._o it_o make_v inquiry_n into_o the_o heart_n turn_v from_o evil_a and_o seek_v the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n earnest_o ibid._n 4._o it_o stir_v up_o to_o pray_v without_o distrustful_a fruitless_a excessive_a care_n etc._n etc._n p._n 368_o 5._o it_o see_v riches_n in_o god_n submit_v to_o his_o wisdom_n rest_v in_o his_o love_n and_o so_o maintain_v a_o christian_a in_o some_o measure_n of_o contentation_n p._n 368._o 369_o 6._o in_o prosperity_n it_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o holy_a temper_n and_o disposition_n in_o humility_n and_o meekness_n tenderness_n and_o compassion_n p._n 369._o 370_o 7._o it_o pray_v as_o earnest_o for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o prosperity_n and_o god_n blessing_n upon_o the_o mean_n as_o for_o the_o mean_n themselves_o if_o they_o be_v want_v p._n 370._o 371_o 8._o it_o make_v heavenly_a mind_v in_o the_o use_n and_o possession_n of_o a_o prosperous_a estate_n ibid._n 9_o faith_n breed_v godly_a jealousy_n and_o suspicion_n lest_o the_o heart_n shall_v be_v draw_v away_o with_o the_o please_a delight_n of_o thing_n transitory_a p._n 371._o 372_o 10._o it_o mind_v we_o of_o our_o change_n even_o when_o our_o mountain_n seem_v strong_a p._n 372._o 373_o how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v 1._o by_o faith_n we_o learn_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o have_v son-like_a interest_n and_o title_n unto_o the_o creature_n what_o creature_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o our_o use_n and_o how_o each_o man_n must_v sanctify_v they_o by_o a_o reverend_a and_o holy_a use_n p._n 373_o 2._o it_o receive_v they_o not_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o forecast_n labour_n or_o desert_n but_o as_o gift_n of_o god_n bounty_n yea_o as_o gift_n of_o the_o gracious_a covenant_n p._n 373._o 374_o 3._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v teach_v that_o man_n live_v not_o by_o bread_n only_o but_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n ibid._n this_o persuasion_n take_v the_o heart_n off_o the_o creature_n and_o lift_v it_o up_o unto_o the_o lord_n in_o earnest_n and_o pertinent_a prayer_n pag._n 374._o 375_o 4._o it_o teach_v to_o be_v heavenly-minded_n labour_v to_o taste_v god_n goodness_n and_o feel_v his_o gracious_a presence_n with_o our_o spirit_n at_o our_o sweet_a feast_n p._n 375_o 5._o faith_n work_v the_o heart_n to_o sobriety_n and_o moderation_n watchfulness_n and_o fear_n lest_o it_o shall_v be_v ensnare_v and_o draw_v away_o with_o these_o delight_n p._n 375._o 376_o 6._o it_o lift_v up_o the_o soul_n in_o thanksgiving_n pag._n 376_o 377_o 7._o faith_n be_v frugal_a compassionate_a industrious_a pag._n 377._o 378_o chap._n ix_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o willing_a cheerful_a universal_a unfeigned_a constant_a obedience_n p._n 378._o 379_o look_n what_o service_n the_o lord_n do_v expect_v and_o call_v for_o that_o he_o will_v enable_v his_o people_n in_o covenant_n to_o perform_v p._n 379._o 380_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v imperfect_a but_o please_v p._n 380._o 381_o this_o faith_n be_v most_o necessary_a to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n scil_n to_o rest_v upon_o god_n for_o ability_n to_o do_v what_o he_o require_v etc._n etc._n for_o 1._o the_o word_n of_o grace_n teach_v we_o to_o deny_v ungodliness_n etc._n etc._n p._n 381_o 2._o want_v of_o believe_v the_o precept_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o many_o do_v still_o continue_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o diverse_a thing_n inconvenient_a ibid._n 3._o ignorance_n in_o this_o point_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o some_o of_o the_o better_a sort_n of_o people_n be_v off_o and_o on_o etc._n etc._n ibid._n 4._o faith_n carry_v a_o man_n whither_o soever_o he_o shall_v see_v the_o lord_n to_o go_v before_o he_o p._n 382_o 5._o our_o present_a faith_n be_v commensurable_a to_o our_o fidelity_n in_o god_n commandment_n ibid._n 6._o that_o act_n can_v please_v god_n which_o be_v not_o animate_v by_o faith_n p._n 382._o 383_o 7._o when_o a_o christian_a know_v not_o whether_o he_o shall_v have_v strength_n to_o do_v what_o god_n require_v or_o his_o poor_a service_n shall_v find_v acceptance_n it_o must_v needs_o occasion_v many_o fear_n and_o doubt_n deadness_n and_o unchearefulnesse_n pag._n 383._o 384_o 8._o confidence_n in_o god_n to_o be_v enable_v strengthen_v and_o accept_v will_v cut_v off_o temptation_n and_o discouragement_n and_o nourish_v courage_n resolution_n and_o forwardness_n in_o welldoing_a p._n 384_o christian_n be_v allow_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v enable_v they_o to_o walk_v in_o obedience_n 1._o god_n have_v promise_v in_o his_o covenant_n to_o teach_v they_o the_o way_n that_o they_o shall_v choose_v p._n 384._o 385_o 2._o when_o he_o send_v forth_o his_o servant_n upon_o any_o business_n he_o do_v evermore_o promise_v to_o aid_v and_o assist_v they_o in_o the_o execution_n of_o it_o p._n 385_o 3._o the_o servant_n of_o god_n have_v and_o do_v beg_v grace_n to_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n ibid._n 4._o the_o faithful_a have_v bind_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o keep_v the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n p._n 386_o 5._o god_n will_v perfect_v the_o save_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o any_o of_o his_o child_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n touch_v obedience_n require_v 1._o it_o make_v a_o man_n wise_a to_o discern_v what_o be_v lawful_a good_a and_o seasonable_a ibid._n 2._o it_o curb_v inordinate_a passion_n and_o overcome_v all_o impediment_n temptation_n difficulty_n and_o allurement_n to_o the_o contrary_n p._n 387._o 388_o 3._o it_o purify_v the_o heart_n season_v every_o faculty_n of_o soul_n qualifi_v and_o strengthen_v natural_a inclination_n alter_v the_o taste_n of_o every_o appetite_n and_o so_o enable_v to_o obey_v p._n 389_o 4._o admirable_a in_o force_n and_o efficacy_n be_v the_o persuasion_n of_o faith_n above_o all_o the_o oratory_n in_o the_o world_n p._n 389._o 390_o 5._o it_o dispose_v and_o move_v the_o heart_n to_o absolute_a uniform_a unpartial_a and_o constant_a obedience_n p._n 390._o 391_o 6._o it_o fire_v the_o heart_n with_o unquenchable_a love_n which_o in_o comparison_n of_o obedience_n contemn_v the_o whole_a world_n pag._n 391._o 392_o 7._o faith_n make_v sensible_a of_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o that_o have_v bl_a ss_v effect_n 1._o it_o cause_v serious_a meditation_n upon_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o it_o may_v sink_v deep_a into_o the_o heart_n p._n 392_o 2._o it_o work_v the_o heart_n often_o to_o renew_v its_o resolution_n trust_v in_o god_n grace_n ibid._n 3._o it_o stir_v up_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n to_o be_v teach_v uphold_v and_o confirm_v ibid._n 8._o it_o do_v confirm_v in_o obedience_n and_o prick_v forward_o therein_o though_o it_o be_v in_o manifold_a and_o bitter_a persecution_n p._n 392._o 393._o 394_o mean_n how_o to_o quicken_v our_o
judge_v and_o esteem_v those_o thing_n reveal_v of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o most_o undoubted_a and_o infallible_a truth_n this_o understanding_n be_v requisite_a to_o faith_n for_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o a_o man_n to_o believe_v that_o whereof_o he_o have_v no_o knowledge_n or_o understanding_n out_o of_o question_n faith_n be_v a_o most_o wise_a gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n make_v those_o that_o be_v endue_v therewith_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n which_o we_o shall_v easy_o discern_v if_o we_o consider_v how_o great_a the_o subtlety_n of_o that_o old_a serpent_n the_o devil_n be_v as_o also_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n both_o which_o be_v defeat_v by_o faith_n this_o understanding_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n grace_n for_o as_o reasonable_a understanding_n be_v beyond_o the_o compass_n of_o that_o knowledge_n which_o the_o beast_n have_v by_o kâ—nd_n so_o be_v this_o understanding_n far_o beyond_o the_o reach_n of_o all_o that_o wisdom_n leave_v in_o corrupt_a nature_n it_o be_v a_o work_n irresistible_a for_o it_o be_v wrought_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o the_o lord_n 11.36_o 2._o cor._n 4.6_o 2._o tim._n 1.9_o dan._n 11.36_o and_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n can_v be_v frustrate_v in_o illumination_n the_o mind_n suffer_v not_o from_o any_o natural_a power_n which_o it_o have_v to_o conceive_v or_o understand_v spiritual_a thing_n but_o from_o that_o state_n of_o obedience_n that_o the_o mind_n stand_v in_o unto_o almighty_a god_n whereby_o it_o must_v necessary_o see_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v enlighten_v it_o to_o behold_v and_o set_v before_o it_o there_o be_v no_o natural_a power_n in_o a_o eye_n now_o blind_a to_o receive_v sight_n but_o if_o god_n will_v enlighten_v it_o must_v needs_o see_v so_o there_o be_v no_o natural_a power_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n now_o become_v darkness_n to_o receive_v the_o light_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v every_o way_n a_o thing_n both_o for_o matter_n and_o manner_n supernatural_a unto_o it_o but_o if_o he_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o understanding_n and_o shine_v into_o the_o heart_n it_o must_v needs_o understand_v second_o god_n do_v infuse_v or_o pour_v the_o habit_n of_o faith_n into_o man_n whereby_o he_o give_v to_o will_n to_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o to_o enjoy_v he_o the_o first_o work_n of_o god_n be_v signify_v in_o scripture_n by_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o understanding_n 11.19_o ephes_n 1.18_o act_n 26.18_o lukâ—_n 24.45_o john_n 6.44_o esay_n 50.5_o act_n 16.14_o ezek._n 11.19_o the_o second_o by_o god_n draw_v we_o both_o at_o least_o figurative_o by_o the_o open_n of_o the_o ear_n the_o open_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n and_o give_v a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n this_o second_o work_n be_v requisite_a to_o faith_n for_o as_o a_o dead_a man_n can_v do_v no_o act_n of_o life_n until_o a_o live_a soul_n be_v breathe_v into_o he_o nor_o a_o blind_a eye_n see_v unless_o new_a light_n be_v give_v unto_o it_o no_o more_o can_v man_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n move_v himself_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o grace_n until_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a disposition_n or_o habit_n of_o faith_n be_v infuse_v whereby_o the_o will_n be_v incline_v agreeable_o to_o the_o disposition_n of_o it_o to_o come_v unto_o god_n as_o man_n can_v natural_o see_v or_o perceive_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n no_o more_o can_v he_o natural_o will_n or_o desire_v they_o and_o this_o be_v apparent_a by_o the_o hardness_n of_o man_n heart_n that_o can_v repent_v till_o god_n mollify_v it_o 5_o 1._o cor._n 2.14_o isay_n 65.2_o 3._o rom._n â—_o 5_o and_o by_o his_o stiffeneckednesse_n and_o stubbornness_n to_o resist_v the_o holy_a spirit_n speak_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n until_o he_o be_v renew_v and_o change_v by_o grace_n this_o habit_n of_o faith_n be_v receive_v not_o by_o any_o natural_a disposition_n of_o will_n in_o we_o to_o heavenly_a thing_n for_o then_o man_n shall_v live_v spiritual_o of_o himself_o before_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n be_v put_v into_o he_o but_o the_o heart_n as_o it_o stand_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n almighty_a power_n to_o take_v what_o stamp_n he_o shall_v imprint_v to_o follow_v he_o wither_v he_o shall_v draw_v and_o to_o contain_v what_o he_o pour_v into_o it_o god_n the_o increase_n of_o faith_n be_v of_o god_n admit_v this_o habit_n and_o as_o the_o beginning_n so_o the_o increase_n and_o progress_n the_o consummation_n and_o perfection_n of_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n 11._o heb._n 12.2_o luke_n 17.5_o mark_v 9.24_o phil._n 1.6_o 2._o thes_n 1.3_o 11._o of_o god_n the_o increase_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v ask_v and_o from_o he_o it_o be_v receive_v as_o we_o can_v will_v to_o believe_v unless_o god_n prepare_v the_o heart_n and_o give_v that_o will_n no_o more_o can_v we_o will_v to_o persevere_v in_o faith_n or_o go_v forward_o therein_o unless_o god_n 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weak_a service_n the_o first_o of_o these_o branch_n be_v apparent_a and_o well_o know_v to_o they_o thâ—t_o be_v any_o whit_n exercise_v in_o the_o word_n the_o second_o have_v be_v prove_v at_o large_a already_o nevertheless_o that_o weak_a christian_n may_v have_v in_o readiness_n some_o ground_n of_o faith_n in_o these_o particular_n it_o will_v not_o be_v superfluous_a to_o point_v to_o some_o passage_n of_o scripture_n where_o they_o may_v see_v they_o confirm_v 19.5_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o willing_a cheerful_a universal_a unfeigned_a constant_a obedience_n gen._n 17.1_o exod._n 19.5_o that_o christian_n be_v bind_v to_o serve_v god_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o without_o constraint_n universal_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unfeigned_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n constant_o in_o all_o estate_n unto_o the_o end_n these_o few_o text_n may_v be_v sufficient_a to_o prove_v i_o be_o the_o almighty_a god_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o perfect_a if_o you_o will_v obey_v my_o voice_n indeed_o and_o keep_v my_o covenant_n than_o you_o shall_v be_v a_o peculiar_a treasure_n unto_o i_o above_o all_o people_n 6.2_o deut._n 5.29_o and_o 6.2_o o_o that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o heart_n in_o they_o that_o they_o will_v fear_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n always_o that_o it_o may_v be_v well_o with_o they_o 6.17_o deut._n 6.17_o and_o with_o their_o child_n for_o ever_o you_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n â—f_n thou_o shall_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 28.1_o deut._n 28.1_o to_o â—bseruâ—_n and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v set_v thou_o on_o high_a above_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n take_v diligent_a heed_n to_o do_v the_o commandment_n and_o the_o lâ—w_n which_o moses_n the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n charge_v you_o 28.9_o josh_n 22.5_o and_o 23.8_o &_o 24.14_o 1_o chro._n 28.9_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o keâ—pe_v his_o commandment_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o withal_o your_o soul_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v judgement_n 106.3_o psal_n 106.3_o and_o he_o that_o do_v justice_n at_o all_o time_n to_o this_o end_n be_v we_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hâ—nds_n of_o our_o enemy_n 1.74.75_o luk._n 1.74.75_o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n our_o life_n 23.17_o pro_fw-la 23.17_o be_v thou_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o look_v what_o service_n the_o lord_n do_v expect_v and_o call_v for_o 25.12_o psal_n 25.12_o that_o he_o will_v enable_v his_o people_n in_o covenant_n to_o perform_v what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v choose_v 30.6_o deut._n 30.6_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v circumcise_v thy_o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o seed_n to_o the_o love_n lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o withal_o thy_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v live_v 8._o verse_n 8._o 24.7_o jeremi_n 24.7_o and_o thou_o shall_v return_v and_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n to_o know_v i_o that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n 11.19_o ezek._n 11.19_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n for_o they_o shall_v return_v unto_o i_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v
that_o be_v necessary_a but_o the_o act_n and_o exercise_v of_o faith_n be_v require_v §_o 5._o p._n 6._o 7_o chap._n ii_o what_o justify_v faith_n be_v §_o 1._o p._n 7_o god_n the_o father_n in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o faith_n §_o 2_o p_o 7._o 8_o faith_n be_v a_o gift_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n most_o free_a and_o profitable_a ibid._n how_o we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o faith_n ibid._n how_o the_o spirit_n be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n p._n 9_o faith_n be_v imperfect_a though_o a_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n §_o 3._o p._n 9_o faith_n be_v a_o powerful_a work_n of_o god_n ibid._n how_o god_n produce_v faith_n §_o 4._o p._n 10._o 11_o the_o increase_n of_o faith_n be_v of_o god_n p._n 12_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o the_o act_n of_o man_n §_o 5._o p._n 12_o faith_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o word_n §_o 6._o p._n 13_o increase_v by_o prayer_n and_o use_v of_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 14_o why_o all_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o hear_v the_o word_n ibid._n though_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n man_n must_v use_v the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o p._n 14._o 15_o chap._n iii_o faith_n presuppose_v knowledge_n chap._n 3._o §_o 1._o p._n 16_o 17_o it_o captivate_v our_o understanding_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o christ_n p._n 17._o 18_o this_o knowledge_n must_v be_v distinct_a sound_a &_o certain_a p._n 18._o 19_o in_o what_o respect_n faith_n may_v be_v call_v implicit_a or_o unfold_v p._n 19_o faith_n be_v a_o assent_n §_o 2._o p._n 19_o 20_o belief_n have_v reference_n to_o some_o utter_v word_n or_o revelation_n but_o may_v be_v sustain_v by_o other_o motive_n and_o inducement_n p._n 20_o faith_n be_v a_o firm_a assent_n yet_o sometime_o accompany_v with_o doubt_n p._n 21_o faith_n be_v a_o absolute_a and_o unlimited_a assent_n and_o yet_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n a_o christian_a may_v misbelieve_v many_o thing_n without_o the_o danger_n of_o damnation_n p._n 22._o 23_o faith_n be_v a_o assent_n in_o a_o sort_n evident_a p._n 23._o 24_o faith_n also_o be_v a_o assent_n in_o some_o sort_n discursive_a p._n 24._o 25_o faith_n be_v a_o affiance_n or_o confidence_n §_o 3._o p._n 25._o 26._o etc._n etc._n confidence_n as_o it_o do_v embrace_v christ_n with_o a_o certain_a affiance_n be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o beget_v in_o we_o quietness_n of_o conscience_n and_o confidence_n of_o liberty_n it_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o faith_n p._n 32_o confidence_n be_v oppose_v both_o to_o doubt_v and_o distrust_n p._n 32_o faith_n be_v a_o obedientiall_a affiance_n §_o 4._o p._n 32._o 33._o 34_o faith_n be_v oppose_v not_o only_o to_o doubt_v and_o diffidence_n but_o to_o waver_a double-mindednesse_a and_o disobedience_n p._n 35_o affiance_n must_v be_v welrooted_n §_o 5._o p._n 35._o 36_o it_o must_v be_v sound_a and_o permanent_a p._n 36._o 37_o faith_n be_v a_o overruling_a affiance_n p._n 37._o 38_o of_o all_o grace_n faith_n be_v the_o most_o humble_a p._n 38_o faith_n be_v a_o spiritual_a taste_n §_o 6._o p._n 38._o 39_o faith_n admit_v many_o interruption_n p._n 39_o 40_o chap._n four_o love_n be_v not_o the_o life_n or_o soul_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 40._o 41_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o charity_n that_o give_v influence_n to_o all_o other_o grace_n even_o to_o charity_n itself_o ibid._n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n can_v be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o charity_n but_o by_o be_v first_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n ibid._n charity_n be_v a_o instrument_n unto_o faith_n for_o move_v and_o stir_v abroad_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o duty_n recommend_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o inward_a or_o essential_a form_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v not_o pag._n 42._o 43._o in_o what_o respect_v charity_n do_v excel_v faith_n and_o faith_n charity_n §_o 2._o p._n 44._o 45_o how_o faith_n be_v perfect_v by_o work_n p._n 46._o 47_o justify_v faith_n can_v be_v without_o love_n §_o 3._o p._n 47._o 48_o how_o the_o act_n of_o charity_n be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o faith_n p._n 48_o faith_n temporary_a and_o justify_v differ_v in_o radication_n sovereignty_n and_o work_v p._n 51_o the_o first_o and_o radical_a union_n with_o christ_n be_v make_v by_o faith_n only_o the_o secondary_a union_n be_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o affection_n p._n 54_o they_o that_o work_v iniquity_n have_v no_o faith_n to_o believe_v assure_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v p._n 55_o the_o faith_n of_o devil_n comprehend_v the_o fullness_n and_o perfection_n of_o that_o which_o the_o romanist_n call_n catholic_a or_o christian_a faith_n p._n 57_o 58_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v but_o that_o faith_n which_o justifi_v be_v not_o alone_o p._n 59_o 60_o chap._n v._o what_o doctrine_n be_v call_v matter_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 60_o justify_v faith_n be_v two_o way_n consider_v §_o 2._o p._n 61_o according_a to_o the_o twofold_a consideration_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v twofold_a p._n 61_o true_a faith_n respect_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n p._n 62_o as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o creation_n §_o 3._o p._n 63_o providence_n ibid._n man_n misery_n by_o sin_n ibid._n mystery_n of_o godliness_n p._n 64_o the_o promise_n concern_v sanctification_n and_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n §_o 4._o p._n 64._o 65._o 66_o why_o faith_n do_v put_v forth_o itself_o to_o embrace_v whatsoever_o the_o lord_n promise_v p._n 64_o it_o be_v very_o necessary_a to_o believe_v the_o promise_n concern_v sanctification_n p._n 65_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v the_o temporal_a promise_n p._n 66_o faith_n believe_v the_o threaten_n §_o 5._o p._n 67_o belief_n of_o the_o threaten_n be_v necessary_a p._n 67._o 68_o faith_n believe_v the_o commandment_n §_o 6._o p._n 68_o 69._o 70_o in_o particular_a practice_n the_o faithful_a may_v fail_v p._n 70._o 71_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n be_v uniform_a entire_a and_o constant_a §_o 7._o p._n 71._o 72_o the_o faithful_a soul_n may_v find_v itself_o more_o prone_a to_o one_o sin_n then_o another_o but_o if_o right_a comparison_n be_v make_v faith_n incit_v to_o hate_v all_o sin_n one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o p._n 72._o 73_o chap._n vi_o the_o special_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v the_o free_a promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n §_o 1_o p._n 73._o 74_o abraham_n believe_v the_o promise_n of_o seed_n do_v apprehend_v that_o bless_a seed_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n have_v be_v promise_v p._n 74_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v presuppose_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n p._n 74_o belief_n of_o god_n power_n be_v not_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n justify_v as_o it_o justifi_v but_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n power_n be_v a_o prop_n and_o stay_v to_o faith_n against_o manifold_a temptation_n p._n 76_o christ_n be_v every_o where_o in_o scripture_n make_v the_o thing_n which_o faith_n embrace_v to_o salvation_n p._n 77._o 78._o 79_o faith_n in_o god_n special_a mercy_n frame_v his_o image_n in_o the_o heart_n §_o 3._o p._n 81._o 82_o chap._n vii_o justify_v faith_n be_v a_o particular_a and_o certain_a confidence_n §_o 1._o p._n 82._o 83_o the_o thirsty_a and_o burden_a soul_n be_v invite_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o command_v to_o believe_v p._n 83._o 84_o justify_v faith_n be_v oppose_v to_o despair_n so_o as_o to_o expel_v it_o it_o breed_v confidence_n and_o boldness_n and_o receive_v christ_n for_o the_o convey_v of_o his_o benefit_n particular_o unto_o we_o p._n 84._o 85._o faith_n be_v certain_a in_o the_o event_n not_o ever_o in_o sense_n §_o 2_o p._n 85._o 86_o thing_n be_v to_o we_o according_a as_o we_o conceive_v they_o which_o be_v not_o ever_o answerable_a to_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o thing_n in_o itself_o or_o to_o the_o certainty_n in_o regard_n of_o event_n p._n 86._o 87_o a_o believer_n who_o have_v a_o sure_a belief_n do_v not_o always_o know_v that_o he_o so_o believe_v p._n 87._o 88_o faith_n as_o it_o justifi_v be_v a_o rest_v upon_o christ_n to_o obtain_v pardon_n not_o a_o assure_a persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v already_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v §_o 3._o p._n 88_o 89._o 90_o before_o justification_n faith_n seek_v and_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n after_o justification_n it_o comfortable_o assure_v of_o the_o blessing_n obtain_v p._n 91._o 92_o election_n be_v manifest_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o its_o effect_n but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n as_o the_o instrument_n thereof_o §_o 4_o p._n 92_o chap._n viii_o how_o faith_n assure_v of_o salvation_n §_o 1._o p._n 94._o 95_o this_o assurance_n be_v such_o as_o be_v shake_v
with_o many_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n §_o 2._o p._n 96_o the_o particular_a certainty_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o equal_a in_o certain_a and_o firmness_n of_o assent_n to_o that_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v about_o the_o common_a object_n of_o faith_n §_o 3._o p._n 96._o 97_o there_o be_v several_a state_n of_o believer_n but_o all_o subject_n to_o manifold_a temptation_n §_o 4._o 98._o 99_o belief_n in_o christ_n for_o remission_n be_v strong_a and_o more_o necessary_a than_o particular_a assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n §_o 5._o p._n 100_o not_o only_o some_o uncertain_a hope_n but_o even_o infallible_a assurance_n of_o salvation_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v and_o may_v be_v obtain_v §_o 6_o p._n 101._o 102._o etc._n etc._n there_o be_v a_o word_n testify_v thus_o much_o that_o my_o particular_a person_n behold_v the_o son_n and_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n p._n 101._o 102._o 103_o such_o as_o true_o believe_v may_v know_v they_o believe_v p._n 103_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o exact_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n the_o regenerate_a be_v oft_o deceive_v but_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o grace_n they_o may_v be_v assure_v p._n 104._o 105_o what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v with_o the_o whole_a heart_n §_o 7._o p._n 105_o in_o what_o sense_n we_o must_v continue_v daily_o to_o ask_v of_o god_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n notwithstanding_o former_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n p._n 106._o 107._o 108._o 109._o 110_o how_o justification_n be_v full_a and_o entire_a p._n 110_o god_n have_v say_v as_o to_o abraham_n so_o to_o every_o one_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n p._n 111_o how_o every_o faithful_a man_n may_v and_o do_v make_v god_n he_o in_o particular_a ibid._n the_o apostle_n and_o other_o faithful_a have_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n by_o ordinary_a faith_n p._n 111._o 112_o the_o salvation_n of_o a_o believer_n be_v infallible_a in_o itself_o and_o in_o event_n but_o not_o ever_o in_o his_o apprehension_n and_o feeling_n §_o 9_o p._n 113._o assurance_n of_o faith_n in_o thing_n extraordinary_o be_v not_o altogether_o free_a from_o assault_n p._n 114_o the_o benefit_n that_o come_v unto_o we_o by_o temptation_n p._n 115._o 116_o the_o commandment_n be_v lay_v before_o believer_n not_o as_o the_o cause_n for_o obtain_v of_o eternal_a life_n but_o as_o the_o way_n to_o walk_v in_o unto_o eternal_a life_n §_o 10._o p._n 117_o upright_o late-walking_a be_v necessary_a but_o not_o the_o cause_n of_o justification_n p._n 118_o the_o believer_n rely_v not_o upon_o his_o work_n though_o he_o exercise_v himself_o therein_o with_o all_o diligence_n p._n 119_o what_o infirmity_n may_v stand_v with_o assurance_n of_o faith_n §_o 11_o p._n 120._o 121_o what_o sin_n hinder_v assurance_n §_o 12._o p._n 123_o the_o absolute_a reign_n of_o sin_n will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n §_o 13._o p._n 124_o true_a assurance_n breed_v increase_v of_o resolution_n and_o care_n to_o please_v god_n §_o 14._o p._n 125._o 126_o chap._n ix_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o church_n can_v be_v the_o ground_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 128._o 129_o whatsoever_o credit_n the_o church_n have_v it_o receive_v the_o same_o from_o the_o scripture_n p._n 139_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o pope_n who_o they_o call_v the_o church_n virtual_a be_v the_o first_o ground_n and_o last_o resolution_n of_o the_o romanist_n faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 129._o 130_o faith_n rest_v not_o upon_o the_o saint_n but_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n §_o 3._o p._n 132._o 133_o the_o rhemist_n in_o defence_n of_o their_o saint-inuocation_n be_v drive_v to_o say_v that_o we_o be_v to_o trust_v in_o the_o saint_n depart_v p._n 133._o 134._o 135_o chap._n x._o the_o benefit_n and_o effect_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 136._o 137._o 138_o 139._o 140_o faith_n do_v not_o effect_n and_o perform_v those_o thing_n by_o any_o excellency_n force_n or_o efficacy_n of_o it_o own_o above_o other_o grace_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o office_n whereunto_o it_o be_v assign_v in_o covenant_n of_o grace_n p._n 140_o of_o all_o creature_n man_n only_o be_v capable_a of_o justify_v faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 140_o faith_n be_v proper_a unto_o man_n in_o this_o life_n in_o his_o journey_n towards_o his_o perfect_a home_n and_o eternal_a habitation_n p._n 141_o all_o man_n have_v not_o faith_n p._n 141_o the_o subject_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v man_n a_o sinner_n call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n acknowledge_v his_o offence_n &_o hunger_a &_o thirst_v after_o mercy_n §_o 2._o p._n 141_o the_o seat_n of_o faith_n be_v the_o heart_n but_o the_o heart_n contrite_a humble_v bewail_v sin_n deny_v itself_o and_o affect_v with_o desire_n of_o remission_n §_o 3._o p._n 142._o 143_o in_o scripture_n the_o heart_n be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a soul_n with_o all_o its_o power_n and_o operation_n p._n 144_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o all_o and_o peculiar_a to_o they_o only_o who_o be_v call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n §_o 4._o p._n 145_o all_o have_v not_o the_o like_a measure_n of_o faith_n §_o 5._o p._n 146_o faith_n perfect_a in_o none_o p._n 146._o 147_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o weak_a christian_n be_v sufficient_a to_o salvation_n §_o 6._o p._n 148_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n may_v be_v consider_v according_a to_o the_o diverse_a growth_n which_o god_n bring_v his_o child_n unto_o p._n 148._o 148_o four_o degree_n of_o faith_n §_o 7._o 149_o faith_n be_v weak_a four_o way_n 1._o knowledge_n 2._o assent_n 3._o confidence_n 4._o fruit_n and_o effect_n p._n 149._o 150_o ordinary_o believer_n be_v weak_a at_o the_o first_o p._n 150_o some_o privilege_v above_o other_o p._n 151_o faith_n weak_a in_o one_o respect_n may_v be_v strong_a in_o another_o p._n 151_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o weak_a faith_n if_o true_a and_o lively_a §_o 8_o p._n 151._o 152_o weak_a faith_n if_o sound_n will_v grow_v and_o increase_v ibid._n we_o must_v strive_v to_o be_v strong_a and_o rich_a in_o faith_n p._n 152._o 153_o faith_n somewhat_o grow_v §_o 9_o p._n 153_o strong_a faith_n p._n 153._o 154_o full_a assurance_n get_v by_o degree_n p._n 154_o the_o benefit_n of_o full_a assurance_n p._n 154._o 155_o the_o strong_a faith_n be_v subject_a to_o sundry_a infirmity_n §_o 10_o p._n 156_o the_o strong_a believer_n do_v sometime_o shrink_v when_o the_o weak_a stand_v fast_o p._n 156_o chap._n xi_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n to_o believe_v §_o 1._o p._n 157_o 158_o mean_n for_o the_o right_a plant_n of_o faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 159._o 160_o 161._o etc._n etc._n faith_n once_o obtain_v be_v serious_o to_o be_v regard_v §_o 3._o p._n 164_o 165_o mean_n whereby_o faith_n be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v §_o 4._o p._n 166._o 167._o 168._o 169_o chap._n xii_o why_o satan_n endeavour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o hinder_v as_o the_o kind_o take_v so_o the_o growth_n of_o faith_n §_o 1_o p._n 170._o 171_o the_o first_o temptation_n be_v take_v from_o our_o worthlesnesse_n §_o 1_o p._n 171_o remedy_n the_o sense_n of_o unworthiness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o believe_v because_o 1._o the_o mercy_n favour_n promise_n and_o benefit_n of_o god_n be_v all_o free_a p._n 171_o 2._o we_o be_v not_o more_o desirous_a to_o believe_v than_o god_n be_v we_o shall_v so_o do_v p._n 171._o 172_o the_o second_o temptation_n they_o know_v not_o whether_o they_o be_v elect_v §_o 2._o remedy_n 1._o hold_v such_o suggestion_n to_o arise_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n and_o lend_v no_o ear_n to_o such_o whisper_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n p._n 172_o 2._o if_o god_n make_v offer_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n 〈…〉_o â—â—nd_v to_o receive_v it_o ibid._n the_o three_o temptation_n they_o 〈…〉_o of_o doubting_n §_o 3_o remedy_n 1._o faith_n may_v be_v true_a 〈◊〉_d lively_a that_o be_v weak_a p._n 173_o 2._o it_o be_v not_o the_o excellency_n and_o measure_n of_o faith_n that_o do_v make_v we_o righteous_a before_o god_n but_o christ_n who_o faith_n do_v receive_v ibid._n 3._o it_o be_v not_o faith_n but_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n that_o nourish_v to_o eternal_a life_n ibid._n 4._o we_o read_v that_o christ_n reprove_v some_o for_o their_o small_a faith_n but_o never_o reject_v any_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o weakness_n desire_v to_o be_v confirm_v p._n 174_o the_o four_o temptation_n they_o can_v keep_v their_o faith_n strong_a and_o steadfast_a §_o 4_o remedy_n 1._o there_o be_v no_o shadow_n of_o change_n with_o god_n p._n 174_o 2._o labour_v after_o and_o groan_v to_o rest_v their_o weary_a soul_n upon_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n be_v never_o satisfy_v till_o their_o doubtfulness_n be_v remove_v
be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n p._n 203._o 204_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v that_o we_o may_v live_v by_o faith_n viz._n 1._o acquaint_v ourselves_o familiar_o with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 2._o exercise_v faith_n aright_o in_o the_o word_n p._n 204._o 205_o beside_o express_a cmmandement_n and_o direct_a promise_n there_o be_v special_a promise_n and_o commandment_n by_o consequent_a which_o we_o be_v to_o note_v and_o make_v use_n of_o p._n 205._o 206_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o the_o word_n 1._o it_o do_v firm_o and_o universal_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o set_v a_o due_a price_n and_o value_n upon_o it_o p._n 207_o 2._o it_o ponder_v the_o word_n serious_o and_o treasure_n it_o up_o safe_a ibid._n 3._o it_o preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o promise_n ibid._n 4._o it_o ply_v the_o throne_n of_o grace_n with_o earnest_n and_o continual_a supplication_n ibid._n 5._o it_o look_v up_o direct_o unto_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n p._n 208_o 6._o it_o rest_v quiet_o upon_o god_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 208_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n scil_n 1._o find_v out_o thy_o unbelief_n p._n 208._o 209._o 210._o etc._n etc._n 2._o see_v the_o necessity_n and_o pretiousnesse_n of_o faith_n p._n 213_o 3._o meditate_v on_o the_o ground_n of_o faith_n p._n 213._o 214_o 4._o feel_v weakness_n of_o faith_n look_v on_o christ_n p._n 214_o 5._o pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n p._n 215_o chap._n ii_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o god_n promise_n and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n thereof_o p._n 216_o the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n ibid._n this_o promise_n be_v free_a p._n 217_o yet_o obtain_v through_o christ_n only_o ibid._n and_o receive_v and_o possess_v by_o faith_n and_o by_o it_o alone_o p._n 217_o 218_o this_o promise_n be_v of_o faith_n 1._o that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o free_a grace_n ibid._n 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v steadfast_a and_o sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n ibid._n 3._o that_o only_o be_v the_o true_a manner_n of_o justification_n which_o shut_v forth_o all_o boast_n in_o the_o dignity_n of_o our_o work_n p._n 218._o 219_o its_o necessary_a to_o seek_v pardon_n of_o sin_n by_o faith_n for_o 1._o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v sinful_a and_o curse_a and_o remission_n which_o be_v of_o grace_n can_v be_v obtain_v by_o no_o other_o mean_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 219_o 2._o faith_n go_v direct_o unto_o christ_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v ibid._n 3._o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n do_v commend_v and_o maintain_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n p._n 220_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n touch_v this_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n be_v diverse_a 1._o it_o general_o believe_v the_o promise_n to_o be_v true_a and_o thereby_o discern_v that_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a p._n 220._o 221_o 2._o it_o stir_v up_o earnest_a desire_n and_o long_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o mercy_n p._n 221._o 222_o 3._o it_o draw_v we_o forward_o to_o seek_v mercy_n of_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a confession_n and_o hearty_a supplication_n p._n 222._o 223._o 224_o 4._o it_o embrace_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o special_a and_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o pardon_n p._n 224._o 225_o 5._o it_o do_v certify_v of_o pardon_n grant_v and_o seal_v unto_o us._n p._n 225_o how_o faith_n do_v assure_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v already_o pardon_v p._n 225._o 226_o three_o prerogative_n accompany_v confident_a assurance_n 1._o peace_n with_o god_n 2._o free_a access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n 3._o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a p._n 227._o 228_o 6._o by_o faith_n we_o continue_v in_o this_o bless_a state_n in_o sweet_a peace_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n p._n 228._o 229_o a_o christian_n may_v live_v by_o faith_n for_o many_o day_n or_o rather_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n in_o sweet_a peace_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n if_o he_o will_v learn_v to_o maintain_v and_o take_v pain_n to_o exercise_v his_o faith_n aright_o p._n 230._o 231._o 232_o to_o what_o measure_n of_o joy_n a_o christian_a may_v attain_v p._n 232._o 233_o two_o special_a cause_n there_o be_v why_o many_o good_a christian_n live_v so_o long_o in_o fear_n and_o doubt_n 1._o a_o immoderate_a aggravation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o continual_a thought_n of_o their_o unworthiness_n p._n 234_o these_o must_v know_v it_o be_v good_a to_o deny_v themselves_o but_o not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n ibid._n the_o detestation_n of_o sin_n be_v great_o to_o be_v commend_v if_o they_o remember_v withal_o that_o there_o be_v hope_n in_o israel_n concern_v this_o p._n 235_o there_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n infirmity_n forgetfulness_n and_o sudden_a passion_n and_o there_o be_v foul_a enormous_a notorious_a sin_n which_o wound_n conscience_n p._n 235._o 236_o if_o a_o man_n have_v often_o fall_v into_o notorious_a offence_n he_o be_v not_o to_o despair_v ibid._n a_o foul_a offence_n after_o grace_n receive_v be_v not_o unpardonable_a p._n 236._o 237_o many_o complain_v they_o can_v believe_v when_o indeed_o they_o think_v there_o be_v no_o promise_n of_o mercy_n make_v unto_o they_o upon_o which_o they_o shall_v ground_v their_o confidence_n ibid._n such_o must_v know_v 1._o that_o god_n call_v they_o in_o his_o word_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o as_o if_o he_o do_v particular_o name_v they_o 2._o they_o must_v consider_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o promise_v and_o his_o faithfulness_n in_o make_v good_a whatsoever_o he_o bathe_v promise_v ibid._n the_o second_o cause_n be_v ignorance_n of_o the_o way_n how_o this_o assurance_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v upon_o what_o foundation_n it_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v in_o what_o order_n they_o come_v unto_o it_o p._n 238_o two_o thing_n be_v special_o to_o be_v learn_v for_o their_o direction_n 1._o that_o assoon_o as_o ever_o a_o man_n feel_v sin_n as_o a_o burden_n and_o do_v true_o thirst_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o it_o he_o have_v a_o calling_n to_o come_v unto_o christ_n p._n 238_o 2._o the_o barren_a in_o grace_n must_v come_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v supply_v of_o his_o fullness_n p._n 239_o direction_n to_o the_o weak_a how_o to_o stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o believe_v when_o they_o feel_v no_o comfort_n p._n 239_o 1._o they_o must_v unfeigned_o humble_v their_o soul_n before_o god_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n with_o earnest_a prayer_n for_o pardon_n p._n 240_o 2._o they_o must_v rouse_v and_o stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o believe_v with_o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o promise_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n consideration_n take_v out_o of_o the_o word_n and_o experience_n of_o his_o deal_n with_o other_o his_o servant_n in_o former_a time_n p._n 241._o 242_o 3._o they_o must_v be_v instant_a with_o the_o lord_n to_o give_v they_o both_o strength_n of_o faith_n &_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o belief_n p._n 242._o 243_o 4._o they_o must_v comfort_v their_o heart_n in_o the_o certainty_n of_o god_n word_n though_o for_o the_o present_a they_o feel_v no_o comfort_n p._n 243_o thus_o faith_n be_v daily_o to_o be_v preserve_v and_o quicken_v ibid._n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n p._n 244_o a_o christian_n be_v allow_v to_o believe_v these_o promise_n for_o 1._o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n god_n have_v promise_v to_o take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n etc._n etc._n p._n 245_o 2._o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v open_a unto_o the_o thirsty_a and_o he_o be_v invite_v to_o come_v and_o drink_v to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o soul_n p._n 245._o 246_o 3._o christ_n by_o his_o blood_n have_v purchase_v for_o his_o people_n all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n ibid._n 4._o we_o be_v teach_v to_o ask_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n increase_n and_o strength_n of_o grace_n ibid._n 5._o the_o faithful_a have_v rely_v upon_o christ_n for_o grace_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n ibid._n 6._o man_n duty_n be_v god_n free_a gift_n of_o grace_n ibid._n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v sanctify_v our_o nature_n and_o enable_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n p._n 246._o 247_o for_o 1._o justification_n &_o sanctification_n be_v individual_a p._n 247_o 2._o otherwise_o christian_n shall_v very_o much_o stagger_v be_v off_o and_o on_o cold_o set_v upon_o the_o practice_n of_o christianity_n ibid._n 3._o our_o own_o strength_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n ibid._n 4._o settledness_n in_o this_o that_o god_n will_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o holiness_n begin_v cause_v man_n to_o go_v about_o
protection_n from_o all_o hurtful_a evil_n so_o much_o be_v we_o lack_v to_o sound_a peace_n and_o stable_a tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o conscience_n p._n 287._o 288_o the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o believe_v their_o perseverance_n for_o 1._o god_n have_v confirm_v it_o by_o promise_n and_o covenant_n unto_o his_o child_n p._n 288_o 2._o they_o have_v allowance_n to_o believe_v the_o obtain_n of_o that_o which_o christ_n have_v pray_v for_o and_o they_o ask_v of_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o his_o will_n p._n 289_o 3._o what_o one_o believe_v upon_o ordinary_a and_o common_a ground_n that_o be_v the_o privilege_n of_o all_o believer_n ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v a_o great_a glory_n to_o god_n that_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n on_o he_o concern_v our_o future_a estate_n p._n 289._o 290_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v perseverance_n 1._o it_o make_v a_o man_n sensible_a of_o his_o own_o frailty_n p._n 290_o 2._o it_o stir_v up_o holy_a jealousy_n and_o suspicion_n lest_o we_o shall_v cool_v decay_n start_v aside_o or_o fall_v back_o ibid._n 3._o i'faith_o instant_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o help_v and_o strength_n and_o continual_a supply_n of_o grace_n p._n 291_o 4._o faith_n desire_v dige_v and_o feed_v upon_o the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o life_n ibid._n 5._o it_o put_v forth_o itself_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o love_n with_o life_n and_o fervour_n p._n 292._o 293_o 6._o it_o covet_v increase_v of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n p._n 293._o 294_o 7._o it_o receive_v new_a supply_n of_o grace_n continual_o from_o jesus_n christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n ibid._n 8._o it_o assure_v of_o perseverance_n through_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n p._n 294._o 295_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o believe_v these_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n 1._o we_o must_v hearty_o bewail_v our_o proneness_n to_o sin_n aptness_n to_o decline_v inability_n to_o withstand_v any_o one_o temptation_n or_o set_v one_o step_v forward_o in_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n p._n 295._o 296_o 2._o we_o must_v stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n for_o establishment_n and_o confirmation_n p._n 296._o 297_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v instant_o that_o god_n will_v uphold_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o see_v that_o he_o will_v establish_v we_o unto_o the_o end_n p._n 297._o 298_o chap._n vi_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n be_v all_o soldier_n and_o have_v continual_a war_n not_o with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o with_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o spiritual_a wickedness_n p._n 299_o encouragement_n to_o resist_v satan_n ibid._n promise_n of_o victory_n p._n 299._o 300_o in_o this_o state_n of_o temptation_n the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o victory_n for_o 1._o the_o god_n of_o peace_n have_v promise_v to_o tread_v satan_n under_o our_o foot_n short_o p._n 300_o 2._o faith_n do_v glorify_v god_n and_o be_v most_o profitable_a unto_o we_o our_o treasure_n strength_n and_o victory_n ibid._n 3._o we_o have_v a_o charge_n to_o resist_v the_o devil_n strong_a in_o the_o faith_n p._n 301_o 4._o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n that_o be_v form_v in_o a_o christian_a and_o wherewith_o god_n furnish_v he_o when_o he_o prepare_v and_o call_v he_o forth_o to_o the_o encounter_n ibid._n 5._o the_o faithful_a can_v better_o provide_v for_o their_o own_o ease_n and_o safety_n then_o confident_o to_o hope_v in_o the_o lord._n p._n 302_o it_o be_v necessary_a a_o christian_n shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o this_o condition_n for_o 1._o true_a valour_n can_v be_v have_v without_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 302_o 2._o all_o our_o strength_n lie_v in_o christ_n who_o almighty_a power_n subdue_v all_o thing_n for_o us._n p._n 302._o 303_o 3._o faith_n be_v of_o force_n to_o keep_v we_o against_o all_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n ibid._n 4._o the_o devil_n will_v renew_v his_o assault_n and_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o courage_n and_o strength_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o promise_n of_o victory_n in_o temptation_n 1._o faith_n make_v sensible_a that_o we_o can_v resist_v of_o ourselves_o but_o assure_v that_o satan_n be_v chain_v up_o by_o the_o power_n of_o almighty_a god_n p._n 303._o 304_o 2._o it_o discover_v the_o method_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o end_n in_o tempt_v p._n 304._o 305_o 3._o it_o lift_v up_o the_o heart_n to_o cry_v and_o complain_v unto_o god_n of_o the_o cruelty_n and_o malice_n of_o that_o spiritual_a adversary_n but_o suffer_v it_o not_o to_o muse_v upon_o his_o blasphemous_a temptation_n ibid._n 4._o by_o faith_n the_o poor_a soul_n eye_v the_o promise_n betake_v itself_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o succour_v promise_v p._n 305._o 306_o 5._o it_o stir_v up_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o set_v upon_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a call_n as_o the_o mean_v sanctify_v of_o god_n to_o procure_v freedom_n p._n 306._o 307_o 6._o it_o fortify_v the_o soul_n against_o all_o invasion_n ibid._n 7._o faith_n be_v vigilant_a and_o watchful_a at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n upon_o all_o occasion_n p._n 307._o 308_o 8._o in_o the_o most_o forcible_a tempest_n which_o the_o enemy_n raise_v against_o we_o faith_n tell_v the_o heart_n that_o a_o calm_a be_v at_o hand_n p._n 308._o 309_o 9_o if_o satan_n renew_v his_o assault_n faith_n stand_v prepare_v through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o make_v resistance_n afresh_o p._n 309_o 10._o faith_n assure_v that_o by_o the_o overruling_a providence_n of_o god_n temptation_n serve_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n p._n 310_o the_o godly_a be_v sometime_o bring_v so_o low_a that_o they_o can_v discern_v no_o spark_n of_o faith_n no_o fruit_n of_o grace_n no_o mark_n of_o god_n love_n in_o themselves_o for_o 1._o a_o afflict_a spirit_n toss_v with_o fear_n and_o terror_n can_v conceive_v or_o give_v notice_n of_o it_o true_a estate_n p._n 310_o 2._o good_a man_n in_o temptation_n be_v pettish_o dispose_v p._n 311_o the_o remedy_n in_o this_o distress_n be_v 1._o grace_n may_v appear_v unto_o other_o when_o in_o temptation_n a_o godly_a man_n can_v discern_v it_o in_o himself_o p._n 310_o 2._o it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o this_o case_n to_o observe_v the_o mark_n that_o satan_n drive_v at_o which_o be_v to_o hide_v from_o his_o fight_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v he_o to_o despair_v and_o so_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o believe_v for_o 1._o when_o he_o can_v see_v no_o grace_n in_o his_o soul_n he_o can_v but_o see_v himself_o to_o be_v miserable_a and_o so_o call_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n ibid._n 2._o take_v courage_n to_o believe_v he_o disappoint_v satan_n ibid._n 3._o we_o have_v a_o commandment_n to_o believe_v as_o well_o as_o to_o prove_v ourselves_o both_o which_o must_v be_v complete_a together_o ibid._n 4._o if_o thou_o can_v not_o find_v in_o thyself_o what_o thou_o seek_v after_o come_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o thou_o may_v receive_v what_o thou_o seek_v p._n 312_o 3._o the_o distress_a soul_n must_v learn_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n work_v not_o always_o alike_o in_o his_o child_n p._n 312_o 4._o the_o long_a and_o manifold_a temptation_n of_o satan_n wherewith_o he_o seek_v to_o throw_v christian_n headlong_o into_o despair_n be_v to_o they_o a_o testimony_n of_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o their_o heart_n p._n 312._o 313_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o these_o perplexity_n and_o time_n of_o grievous_a temptation_n 1._o the_o distress_a christian_n must_v unfeigned_o humble_v his_o soul_n for_o former_a ignorance_n vanity_n of_o mind_n disesteem_v of_o mercy_n timorousness_n discontent_n unbelief_n etc._n etc._n p._n 313._o 314_o 2._o he_o must_v complain_v of_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o instant_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o pardon_v sin_n bridle_n restrain_v and_o tread_v satan_n under_o foot_n p._n 314._o 315_o 3._o he_o must_v cease_v to_o muse_v on_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o stir_v up_o himself_o courageous_o valiant_o to_o trust_v in_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o grace_n p._n 316_o 317_o 4._o he_o must_v exercise_v himself_o in_o welldoing_a harbour_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n nourish_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n etc._n etc._n p._n 317._o 318._o 319_o if_o the_o distress_a christian_n have_v waste_v his_o spirit_n with_o violent_a and_o continual_a sorrow_n he_o must_v be_v admonish_v not_o to_o think_v that_o present_o he_o shall_v recover_v former_a liveliness_n and_o ability_n p._n 319._o 320_o chap._n vii_o affliction_n be_v not_o more_o ordinary_a then_o heavy_a and_o burdensome_a to_o
be_v bear_v p._n 320_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n to_o be_v holpen_v against_o discouragement_n in_o affliction_n ibid._n god_n correct_v 1._o in_o great_a wisdom_n p._n 321_o 2._o measure_n ibid._n 3._o for_o a_o moment_n p._n 321._o 322_o 4._o in_o love_n and_o tenderness_n ibid._n and_o that_o 1._o to_o prove_v 2._o to_o purge_v 3._o to_o refine_v 4._o to_o confirm_v grace_n p._n 322._o 323_o he_o will_v deliver_v the_o righteous_a out_o of_o trouble_n p._n 323_o be_v tender_a over_o they_o in_o trouble_n p._n 323._o 324_o and_o present_a for_o their_o help_n p._n 324._o 325_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a that_o we_o learn_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o affliction_n p._n 326_o for_o 1._o faith_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o silent_a and_o quiet_a expectation_n of_o salvation_n ibid._n 2._o faith_n in_o god_n be_v the_o only_a stay_n and_o support_v of_o the_o heart_n in_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n p._n 326._o 327_o 3._o faith_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o be_v defend_v against_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n ibid._n 4._o i'faith_o only_o supply_v all_o our_o want_n in_o affliction_n pag._n 326._o 327_o 5._o affliction_n profit_v not_o if_o they_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o they_o that_o bear_v they_o ibid._n the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o affliction_n for_o 1._o godliness_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v p._n 327_o 2._o the_o godly_a have_v have_v this_o confidence_n in_o former_a time_n who_o practice_n be_v both_o a_o token_n of_o our_o privilege_n and_o pattern_n of_o our_o duty_n p._n 328_o 3._o god_n be_v hereby_o much_o glorify_v that_o we_o rely_v upon_o he_o as_o our_o rock_n of_o defence_n ibid._n 4._o the_o lord_n command_v we_o to_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n ibid._n 5._o confidence_n in_o god_n do_v the_o more_o bind_v he_o as_o it_o be_v to_o do_v we_o good_a p._n 328._o 329_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o promise_n 1._o it_o look_v unto_o god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o hand_n in_o all_o affliction_n whosoever_o be_v the_o instrument_n p._n 329._o 330_o 2._o it_o teach_v that_o we_o be_v in_o such_o distress_n out_o of_o which_o none_o can_v help_v we_o but_o the_o strong_a helper_n of_o israel_n p._n 330_o this_o draw_v the_o heart_n from_o carnal_a repose_n in_o mean_n or_o friend_n and_o expel_v vexation_n and_o distract_n care_n ibid._n 3._o it_o wise_o direct_v we_o to_o consider_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o misery_n and_o sorrow_n be_v sin_n p._n 330._o 331_o 4._o faith_n meeken_v the_o heart_n willing_o to_o submit_v itself_o to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o patient_o to_o bear_v his_o correction_n p._n 331_o faith_n comfort_v the_o conscience_n and_o curb_v unbridled_a passion_n ibid._n the_o consideration_n whereby_o faith_n persuade_v unto_o meekness_n be_v many_o strong_a and_o irresistible_a as_o 1._o the_o desert_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v far_o great_a than_o any_o thing_n we_o suffer_v p._n 332_o 2._o the_o hand_n that_o lay_v the_o rod_n upon_o our_o back_n viz._n god_n our_o most_o wise_a just_a gracious_a and_o love_a father_n ibid._n 3._o that_o this_o cup_n how_o bitter_a and_o wring_v soever_o be_v a_o medicine_n to_o cure_v not_o a_o poison_n to_o destroy_v minister_v in_o great_a love_n and_o tender_a compassion_n to_o drive_v out_o corruption_n confirm_v faith_n preserve_v from_o fall_v strengthen_v grace_n wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v near_o unto_o god_n p._n 332._o 333._o 334_o 4._o after_o serious_a humiliation_n faith_n bring_v tiding_n that_o god_n will_v look_v down_o from_o heaven_n in_o mercy_n and_o send_v help_n in_o fit_a season_n p._n 335_o 5._o faith_n do_v remind_n we_o of_o our_o conformity_n with_o christ_n in_o affliction_n and_o of_o his_o partnership_n with_o we_o therein_o p._n 335._o 336_o 6._o faith_n set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a recompense_n of_o reward_n ibid._n the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n it_o teach_v wisdom_n to_o judge_v aright_o of_o all_o affliction_n p._n 335._o 336._o 337_o 6._o true_a and_o unfeigned_a confidence_n will_v not_o keep_v silence_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o cease_v to_o importune_v his_o aid_n etc._n etc._n p._n 337._o 338_o 7._o it_o raise_v the_o heart_n be_v conscious_a of_o it_o weakness_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o strength_n who_o make_v we_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o his_o strengthen_n of_o us._n pag._n 338._o 339._o 340_o 8._o by_o faith_n the_o godly_a heart_n be_v draw_v to_o use_v all_o mean_n of_o help_n that_o god_n in_o his_o providence_n do_v afford_v but_o rest_v quiet_o upon_o god_n promise_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o presence_n above_o all_o likelihood_n and_o appearance_n p._n 340._o 341_o this_o manner_n of_o dependence_n on_o the_o promise_n which_o faith_n work_v be_v absolute_a without_o limitation_n of_o time_n measure_n of_o affliction_n or_o manner_n of_o deliverance_n p._n 341._o 342_o what_o faith_n turn_v itself_o to_o meditate_v upon_o for_o support_v in_o this_o case_n p._n 342._o 343_o 9_o faith_n believe_v one_o contrary_a in_o another_o and_o out_o of_o the_o deep_a distress_n gather_v assurance_n of_o sweet_a deliverance_n p._n 343._o 344_o 10._o it_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 345_o we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o heavy_a affliction_n and_o of_o long_a continuance_n p._n 345._o 346_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o case_n 1._o it_o teach_v that_o many_o and_o strong_a affliction_n of_o long_a continuance_n be_v no_o more_o than_o necessary_a p._n 346._o 347_o 2._o faith_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n sugge_v that_o we_o be_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o correct_v in_o measure_n and_o for_o our_o profit_n who_o have_v determine_v the_o time_n and_o weight_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o his_o blessing_n will_v turn_v they_o to_o our_o good_a p._n 347._o 348_o 3._o faith_n set_v a_o man_n about_o this_o work_n that_o be_v serious_o to_o make_v inquiry_n into_o his_o heart_n and_o way_n deep_o to_o humble_v himself_o before_o god_n and_o fervent_o to_o entreat_v mercy_n for_o sin_n past_a wisdom_n to_o make_v use_n of_o present_a misery_n and_o favour_n to_o be_v set_v free_a p._n 349._o 350_o 4._o faith_n raise_v the_o heart_n to_o expect_v abundance_n of_o mercy_n from_o god_n and_o through_o prayer_n and_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o reap_v profit_n and_o taste_v comfort_n answerable_a to_o the_o sorrow_n it_o have_v feel_v and_o endure_v p._n 350._o 351_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o time_n of_o trial_n and_o visitation_n do_v fit_a and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n to_o thankfulness_n when_o light_n shall_v shine_v from_o on_o high_a and_o that_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o our_o affliction_n have_v be_v the_o sharp_a p._n 351_o in_o affliction_n faith_n seem_v to_o be_v most_o weak_a and_o corruption_n most_o stir_v 1._o many_o doubtful_a thought_n ascend_v in_o christian_n heart_n partly_o because_o they_o know_v not_o that_o they_o be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o a_o afflict_a state_n partly_o because_o they_o judge_v amiss_o of_o their_o affliction_n p._n 351._o 352_o 2._o god_n physic_n whilst_o it_o be_v drive_v out_o corruption_n make_v we_o feel_v and_o complain_v of_o it_o more_o than_o ever_o p._n 352_o 3._o in_o affliction_n faith_n be_v try_v the_o sweetness_n of_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o feel_v ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v the_o potion_n and_o further_o the_o kind_o work_v of_o it_o which_o can_v be_v do_v unless_o it_o stir_v up_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o wrestle_v painful_o to_o drive_v out_o corruption_n p._n 352._o 353_o help_v to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o deep_a affliction_n when_o all_o mean_n fail_v 1._o we_o must_v lay_v open_a our_o sorrow_n before_o the_o lord_n and_o pour_v out_o our_o complaint_n before_o he_o pag._n 353._o 354_o 2._o confess_v our_o sin_n with_o hatred_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n ibid._n 3._o take_v up_o our_o heart_n for_o halt_v through_o unbelief_n and_o call_v upon_o they_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o divine_a aid_n assistance_n and_o deliverance_n 354._o 355_o 4._o importune_v the_o lord_n and_o direct_v our_o supplication_n before_o he_o p._n 355._o 356_o 5._o quicken_v our_o resolution_n to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n at_o all_o time_n even_o when_o all_o refuge_n fail_v p._n 356_o chap._n viii_o god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o earthly_a blessing_n p._n 357_o in_o special_a the_o lord_n promise_v length_n of_o day_n health_n strength_n wealth_n favour_n peace_n joy_n good_a success_n safety_n good_a name_n and_o all_o these_o
faith_n to_o the_o cheerful_a practice_n of_o that_o duty_n whereunto_o we_o find_v ourselves_o dull_a and_o sluggish_a 1._o we_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v this_o dulness_n and_o sloth_n make_v it_o hateful_a and_o shame_n ourselves_o for_o it_o before_o the_o lord_n p._n 394._o 395_o 2._o call_v upon_o our_o soul_n by_o many_o powerful_a and_o strong_a persuasion_n to_o awake_v to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n with_o liveliness_n p._n 396._o 397_o 3._o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v revive_v and_o quicken_v us._n p._n 397_o 4._o renew_v our_o resolution_n to_o walk_v with_o god_n trust_v in_o his_o grace_n ibid._n chap._n x._o christian_n be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o vocation_n for_o 1._o god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o labour_v in_o a_o call_n 2._o prescribe_v the_o bound_n of_o our_o call_n 3._o and_o promise_v his_o blessing_n to_o our_o honest_a endeavour_n p._n 398._o 399_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o vocation_n 1._o to_o prevent_v the_o evil_n which_o beset_v we_o in_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n as_o covetousness_n injustice_n impatience_n and_o distract_n care_n p._n 399_o 2._o that_o work_n be_v not_o acceptable_a which_o be_v not_o do_v in_o faith_n p._n 400_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o call_n 1._o it_o inform_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o a_o honest_a vocation_n for_o which_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o into_o which_o we_o may_v enter_v by_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n p._n 400_o 2._o faith_n instruct_v not_o to_o meddle_v above_o our_o knowledge_n but_o to_o lean_v upon_o the_o live_a god_n not_o on_o our_o skill_n or_o cunning_n p._n 401_o 3._o it_o quicken_v the_o most_o skilful_a workman_n to_o strive_v with_o god_n in_o prayer_n that_o the_o work_n he_o set_v about_o may_v succeed_v well_o and_o prosper_v ibid._n 4._o it_o cause_v diligence_n care_n uprightness_n and_o faithfulness_n in_o all_o the_o work_n action_n and_o business_n of_o our_o call_n as_o know_v that_o while_o we_o walk_v honest_o therein_o we_o do_v service_n to_o the_o lord_n p._n 401._o 402_o 5._o it_o incourage_v to_o the_o most_o difficult_a painful_a and_o in_o the_o world_n esteem_n disgraceful_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n p._n 403_o 6._o it_o strengthen_v against_o manifold_a trouble_n disgrace_n opposition_n and_o discouragement_n that_o man_n meet_v withal_o in_o their_o place_n p._n 403._o 404_o 7._o it_o direct_v wise_o to_o order_v the_o affair_n of_o our_o call_n and_o to_o go_v about_o they_o in_o good_a manner_n p._n 404_o 8._o it_o teach_v to_o moderate_a care_n confine_v desire_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o commit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n for_o the_o success_n of_o our_o work_n p._n 404._o 405_o 9_o it_o support_v with_o strength_n patient_o to_o bear_v the_o calamity_n that_o accompany_v we_o in_o our_o calling_n p._n 405._o 406_o 10._o faith_n restrain_v distrustful_a care_n concern_v the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n but_o be_v not_o slack_a to_o crave_v god_n blessing_n upon_o our_o labour_n p._n 406_o 11._o if_o we_o find_v wish_v success_n it_o make_v vigilant_a frugal_a humble_a merciful_a and_o thankful_a p._n 406._o 407_o 12._o faith_n couple_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o call_n with_o the_o practice_n of_o christianity_n ibid._n how_o we_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o success_n of_o that_o work_n whereunto_o we_o be_v call_v which_o we_o find_v to_o be_v much_o above_o our_o strength_n or_o mean_n 1._o faith_n cause_v selfe-deniall_n in_o respect_n of_o judgement_n wisdom_n and_o power_n p._n 407_o 408_o 2._o it_o teach_v submission_n to_o god_n direction_n and_o dependence_n upon_o his_o aid_n help_v and_o assistance_n p._n 408._o 409_o the_o prop_n of_o this_o faith_n be_v two_o 1._o the_o exact_a infinite_a wisdom_n of_o god_n who_o know_v what_o mean_n be_v fit_a to_o be_v use_v now_o and_o what_o not_o 2._o god_n providence_n which_o rule_v in_o every_o thing_n which_o fall_v out_o even_o the_o least_o matter_n ibid._n 3._o i'faith_o thus_o under-propped_n bring_v forth_o industry_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v god_n in_o his_o providence_n p._n 409._o 410_o 4._o faith_n can_v be_v silent_a he_o that_o believe_v will_v pray_v ibid._n 5._o it_o put_v life_n and_o hardiness_n into_o us._n ibid._n 6._o it_o wait_v upon_o god_n for_o good_a success_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 410._o 411_o 7._o faith_n be_v ready_a and_o forward_o to_o praise_n god_n for_o good_a success_n ibid._n chap._n xi_o there_o be_v many_o promise_n make_v in_o scripture_n that_o god_n will_v bless_v his_o own_o ordinance_n to_o his_o people_n good_a p._n 412._o 413_o these_o promise_n be_v firm_a ground_n whereupon_o the_o faithful_a may_v build_v this_o affiance_n that_o by_o the_o conscionable_a use_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n he_o shall_v be_v make_v wise_a unto_o salvation_n etc._n etc._n p._n 414_o the_o serious_a meditation_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v exceed_v profitable_a to_o quicken_v and_o encourage_v unto_o cheerful_a and_o constant_a attendance_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o ordinance_n p._n 414_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o god_n ordinance_n for_o 1._o it_o avayl_v not_o to_o live_v under_o the_o gospel_n if_o it_o be_v not_o receive_v in_o faith_n p._n 414._o 415_o 2._o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o have_v faith_n but_o it_o must_v be_v exercise_v to_o receive_v that_o grace_n which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v reach_v we_o with_o the_o seal_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o god_n ordinance_n 1._o it_o teach_v to_o worship_v the_o true_a god_n pure_o pag._n p._n 415._o 416_o 2._o it_o delight_v great_o to_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o god_n in_o his_o sanctuary_n p._n 416_o 3._o it_o seek_v acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 417_o 4._o it_o glu_v the_o heart_n close_o to_o the_o word_n receive_v &_o possess_v the_o good_a thing_n promise_v and_o charge_v the_o disposition_n of_o soul_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o word_n p._n 417._o 418_o 5._o it_o quicken_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o his_o ordinance_n with_o diligence_n cheerfulness_n and_o best_a endeavour_n p._n 418_o parent_n shall_v in_o faith_n present_v their_o child_n to_o god_n in_o baptism_n p._n 419_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o particular_a 1._o it_o call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o free_a and_o gracious_a covenant_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o believe_a parent_n and_o their_o posterity_n p._n 419._o 420_o 2._o by_o faith_n the_o believe_a parent_n must_v give_v themselves_o unto_o god_n choose_v he_o to_o be_v their_o portion_n and_o resign_v themselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v guide_v by_o his_o word_n p._n 420_o 3._o it_o provoke_v parent_n to_o offer_v their_o child_n unto_o god_n by_o hearty_a and_o unfeigned_a prayer_n assoon_o as_o ever_o they_o have_v receive_v they_o from_o he_o ibid._n 4._o it_o consider_v what_o a_o singular_a prerogative_n it_o be_v to_o be_v actual_o admit_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n receive_v into_o his_o family_n and_o to_o have_v his_o name_n put_v upon_o us._n p._n 420._o 421_o fervent_a effectual_a prayer_n do_v accompany_v these_o meditation_n of_o faith_n ibid._n 5._o it_o stir_v up_o hearty_a rejoice_n in_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v in_o tender_a compassion_n to_o look_v upon_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n and_o thus_o to_o honour_v and_o advance_v they_o p._n 421_o 6._o it_o stir_v up_o parent_n to_o be_v diligent_a and_o careful_a to_o bring_v up_o their_o child_n in_o information_n and_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n p._n 422_o by_o faith_n we_o shall_v make_v right_a use_n of_o our_o baptism_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n p._n 422._o 423_o the_o use_n to_o be_v make_v of_o baptism_n be_v twofold_a 1._o it_o serve_v to_o be_v a_o pledge_n and_o token_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o regeneration_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n p._n 423_o 2._o it_o confirm_v unto_o we_o the_o free_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n ibid._n 3._o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o of_o our_o fellowship_n therein_o ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v also_o a_o pledge_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n life_n and_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o he_o therein_o ibid._n 5._o baptism_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o adoption_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 424_o 6._o baptism_n be_v a_o solemn_a testimony_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o all_o the_o lively_a member_n of_o christ_n jesus_n ibid._n 7._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n and_o pledge_v to_o assure_v that_o
god_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o in_o this_o life_n raise_v up_o our_o body_n unto_o life_n at_o the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v p._n 424._o 425._o 426_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o duty_n promise_v 1._o it_o be_v a_o spur_n to_o repentance_n and_o mortification_n p._n 426_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o provocation_n unto_o faith_n and_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o p._n 426._o 427_o 3._o it_o be_v a_o incitement_n unto_o new_a obedience_n &_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o p._n 427._o 428_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o pledge_n and_o pawn_v of_o love_n and_o unity_n pag._n 428_o the_o new_a exercise_n of_o faith_n be_v require_v in_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o by_o it_o we_o discern_v the_o sacrament_n to_o be_v the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n institute_v for_o our_o special_a good_a and_o benefit_n seal_v unto_o we_o the_o promise_n which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n have_v make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 428._o 429_o 2._o by_o it_o we_o see_v what_o the_o lord_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o therein_o how_o excellent_a and_o precious_a it_o be_v with_o what_o assurance_n it_o be_v free_o tender_v and_o may_v be_v receive_v p._n 429_o 3._o it_o sharpen_v spiritual_a appetite_n and_o stir_v up_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n ibid._n 4._o it_o earnest_o contend_v for_o mercy_n confess_v sin_n with_o grief_n and_o hatred_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n 5._o by_o faith_n we_o receive_v christ_n offer_v himself_o free_o to_o be_v contract_v unto_o us._n p._n 429._o 430_o 6._o by_o faith_n we_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o willing_o yield_v soul_n and_o body_n unto_o he_o p._n 430_o 7._o faith_n feed_v upon_o christ_n and_o suck_v vigour_n from_o he_o ibid._n 8._o faith_n assure_v of_o that_o spiritual_a contract_n which_o have_v pass_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o christian_a soul_n and_o be_v seal_v in_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 430._o 431_o 9_o it_o stir_v up_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n with_o serious_a remembrance_n of_o the_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v vouchsafe_v p._n 431._o 432_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n in_o faith_n 1._o we_o must_v bewail_v our_o unbelief_n dulness_n earthly-mindednesse_a the_o distemper_n of_o our_o spiritual_a taste_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n 2._o consider_v how_o free_o the_o lord_n do_v tender_a christ_n to_o be_v receive_v in_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n ibid._n 3._o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o bless_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o they_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n p._n 433_o 4._o have_v troth-plighted_n ourselves_o to_o jesus_n christ_n unfeigned_o we_o must_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o ibid._n chap._n xii_o the_o faithful_a be_v bind_v and_o it_o be_v behooveful_a for_o they_o to_o believe_v the_o threaten_n p._n 434_o the_o godly_a man_n be_v not_o slavish_o to_o fear_v fall_v away_o or_o run_v into_o destruction_n but_o wise_o to_o believe_v the_o threaten_n to_o prevent_v fall_v into_o sin_n and_o so_o into_o condemnation_n ibid._n 1._o the_o threaten_n be_v part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n ibid._n 2._o in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n there_o be_v use_v of_o threaten_n so_o be_v there_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n p._n 434._o 435_o 3._o promise_n and_o threaten_n mingle_v fit_v our_o state_n and_o serve_v to_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o best_a temper_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o threaten_n 1._o it_o work_v humbleness_n of_o mind_n and_o heart_n p._n 435_o 2._o it_o bring_v forth_o awfulnesse_n reverence_n and_o fear_n p._n 436_o 3._o it_o stir_v up_o continual_a watchfulness_n to_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v breed_v danger_n or_o procure_v god_n displeasure_n p._n 437_o 4._o the_o threaten_n mingle_v with_o faith_n cause_n sorrowful_a melt_a or_o relent_v of_o heart_n for_o sin_n commit_v ibid._n 5._o when_o we_o see_v by_o faith_n from_o what_o misery_n we_o be_v deliver_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o praise_n &_o thanksgiving_n p._n 437._o 438_o this_o life_n of_o faith_n be_v most_o excellent_a and_o comfortable_a for_o 1._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v direct_v to_o seek_v and_o follow_v after_o christ_n till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o that_o in_o he_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n p._n 438_o 2._o by_o this_o faith_n we_o may_v come_v to_o sound_a rest_n and_o holy_a security_n about_o our_o salvation_n from_o time_n to_o time_n ibid._n 3._o if_o god_n lead_v we_o into_o the_o dark_a by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v enable_v to_o hold_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n ibid._n 4._o hereby_o the_o rage_n of_o sin_n be_v weaken_v and_o we_o have_v grace_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o the_o part_n of_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n p._n 439_o 5._o by_o it_o we_o walk_v in_o our_o calling_n cheerful_o honest_o painful_o etc._n etc._n ibid._n 6._o this_o faith_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n require_v ibid._n 7._o if_o the_o affliction_n be_v very_o grievous_a and_o of_o long_a continuance_n faith_n do_v neither_o quail_v nor_o cease_v to_o seek_v help_n p._n 439._o 440_o 8._o the_o life_n of_o faith_n shall_v end_v in_o joy_n and_o comfort_n p._n 440_o 9_o he_o that_o have_v learned_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n shall_v also_o die_v in_o faith_n ibid._n finis_fw-la errata_fw-la page_n 3._o l._n 8._o r._n profession_n of_o faith_n p._n 9_o l._n 23._o more_o r._n mere_a p._n 22._o l._n 34_o ease_v r._n save_v p._n 44._o l._n 24._o r._n grace_n for_o p._n 61._o l._n 1._o r._n distinction_n p._n 67._o l._n 9_o r_o faith_n receive_v p._n 73._o l._n 26._o &_o l._n 27._o insert_v the_o more_o sincere_o it_o work_v p._n 75._o l._n 4_o deal_n for_o p._n 76._o l._n 30._o r._n confirm_v p._n 87._o l._n 36._o deal_n themselves_n p._n 91._o l._n 17._o deal_n the_o p_o 92._o l._n 26._o r._n change_n p._n 94._o l._n 3._o r_o assure_v p._n 96._o l._n 4_o r._n arise_v not_o l_o 26._o r._n with_o contrary_a effect_n p._n 97_o l_o 14._o r._n waver_v as_o p._n 104._o l_o 24._o r._n they_o may_v be_v p._n 116._o l._n 28._o verde_v r._n weed_n p._n 118._o l._n 18._o before_o think_v deal_v i._o p._n 120._o l._n 4._o live_v r._n lie_v p._n 128._o l._n 11._o r._n faith_n yield_v p._n 136._o l._n 13._o r._n this_o rest_a l._n 36._o r._n possession_n of_o p._n 143._o l._n 21._o r._n and_o receive_v p._n 144_o l._n 18._o r._n seat_n faith_n p._n 156._o l._n 5._o r._n live_v in_o l._n 7._o r._n how_o the_o lord_n p._n 174._o l_o 12_o r_o good_a will_n p._n 175._o l._n 31._o for_o r._n or_o p_o 196._o l._n 31._o r._n walk_v heavy_o p._n 201._o l._n 2_o r._n enlive_v it_o p._n 221._o r._n but_o when_o the_o p_o 223._o l_o 1._o r._n with_o a_o 1_o p._n 248._o l._n 26._o &_o 27._o r._n so_o long_o as_o p._n 251._o l._n 5._o r._n derive_v p._n 253._o l._n 9_o &_o 10._o r._n resist_v p_o 292_o l._n 5._o but_o r._n we_o 296._o l._n 11._o r._n frowardness_n l._n 17._o r._n be_v poor_a p._n 302._o betwixt_o l._n 34._o &_o 35._o insert_v after_o also_o of_o no_o strength_n p._n 307._o l._n 23._o we_o r._n he_o p._n 309._o l_o 19_o r._n what_o may_v hurt_v he_o p._n 313._o l._n 21._o r._n set_v open_a p._n 315._o l._n 2_o r._n cover_v sin_n p._n 328._o l._n 28_o r_o will_v be_v 329_o l._n 4._o up_o r._n upon_o p._n 344._o deal_n from_o delight_n l._n 6._o to_o in_o l._n 7._o p._n 345._o l._n 2._o &_o 3_o r._n persecuter_n p._n 348._o l._n 9_o r._n such_o misery_n p._n 374._o l_o 28_o r._n drink_n and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v p._n 393._o l._n 25._o r._n the_o lord_n god_n p._n 417._o l._n 29._o r._n it_o give_v p._n 423._o l._n 14_o r._n the_o laver_n p._n 455._o l._n 10._o r._n tartness_n errata_fw-la in_o margin_n page_n 4._o de_fw-la prae_fw-la r._n in_o prae_fw-la p._n 5._o act_n 6._o r._n act_n 9_o ibid._n r._n preposition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ibid._n r._n particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 13._o heb._n r._n hab._n p._n 34._o mat._n r._n mal._n p._n 50_o r._n §_o sanctus_n augustinus_n p._n 133._o john_n r._n jonah_n p._n 139._o r._n 1._o pet._n 1.5_o p._n 144._o john_n 24_o r._n
doubt_v the_o sense_n run_v plain_o by_o faith_n we_o have_v so_o free_a and_o full_a access_n that_o we_o do_v not_o doubt_v but_o we_o shall_v obtain_v what_o we_o ask_v §_o 4._o faith_n be_v a_o lively_a obsequious_a affiance_n affiance_n §._o 4._o faith_n be_v a_o obedientiall_a affiance_n join_v with_o a_o affection_n of_o piety_n for_o as_o it_o make_v plea_n for_o mercy_n so_o it_o thrust_v forward_o in_o obedience_n as_o it_o unit_v the_o heart_n to_o the_o promise_n so_o it_o glu_v fast_o to_o the_o commandment_n 119.66_o psal_n 119.66_o as_o david_n say_v 119.66_o psal_n 119.66_o teach_v i_o good_a judgement_n and_o knowledge_n for_o i_o have_v believe_v thy_o commandment_n by_o faith_n noah_n move_v with_o reverence_n prepare_v the_o ark_n for_o the_o save_n of_o his_o household_n 14.19_o heb._n 11.7_o gen._n 12.1_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o gen_n 13.8_o &_o 14.19_o by_o faith_n abraham_n leave_v his_o country_n and_o kindred_n and_o forsake_v all_o strange_a religion_n and_o idol_n to_o follow_v god_n by_o faith_n he_o content_o abide_v in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a land_n &c_n &c_n walk_v from_o place_n to_o place_v remain_v in_o tent_n and_o in_o every_o place_n show_v his_o godly_a devotion_n in_o make_v a_o altar_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o kind_o yield_v to_o his_o nephew_n lot_n for_o avoid_v of_o contention_n charitable_o rescue_v he_o when_o he_o be_v take_v prisoner_n 20.27_o gen._n 24.1_o gen._n 1â—_n 23_o &_o 20.27_o careful_o provide_v a_o wife_n for_o his_o son_n isaac_n fervent_o entreat_v for_o the_o city_n of_o sodom_n and_o meek_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o have_v take_v his_o wife_n he_o be_v honourable_o commend_v by_o god_n himself_o for_o his_o good_a instruction_n to_o his_o household_n child_n and_o posterity_n 18.19_o gen._n 18.19_o that_o they_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o above_o all_o other_o he_o approve_v his_o faith_n in_o this_o that_o upon_o god_n commandment_n he_o so_o ready_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n isaac_n be_v after_o ismaels_n expulsion_n his_o only_a son_n his_o belove_a son_n and_o concern_v who_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n 11.17_o heb._n 11.17_o and_o the_o establishment_n of_o the_o covenant_n moses_n consent_n in_o this_o doctrine_n may_v be_v find_v where_o god_n pronounce_v the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n teach_v all_o duty_n of_o good_a work_n to_o god_n and_o man_n say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n precept_n exod._n 20.1_o 2._o rainol_n apol._n thes_n sect._n 4._o zanch._n the_o redempt_n lib._n 1._o cap_n 12._o the_o precept_n he_o thereupon_o infer_v all_o their_o obedience_n to_o those_o commandment_n for_o what_o be_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v their_o god_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n upon_o this_o he_o require_v obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v insinuate_v 6.12_o insinuate_v tilen_v syntag._n part_n 1._o cap._n 36._o §._o 18_o 19_o 28_o 29._o perkins_n golden_a chain_n cap._n 20_o vrsin_n explic_a catech_n etc._n etc._n deut._n 6.12_o that_o they_o which_o believe_v god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n must_v declare_v the_o same_o by_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n beware_v thou_o forget_v not_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n not_o keep_v his_o commandment_n which_o show_v plain_o that_o where_o disobedience_n be_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n for_o how_o can_v he_o have_v faith_n that_o forget_v he_o in_o who_o he_o shall_v believe_v and_o this_o do_v moses_n aim_v at_o when_o he_o say_v 26.17_o deut._n 26.17_o thou_o have_v avouch_v the_o lord_n this_o day_n to_o be_v thy_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o statute_n and_o his_o commandment_n and_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o unto_o faith_n in_o covenant_v with_o god_n this_o be_v a_o inseparable_a consequent_a that_o if_o we_o embrace_v god_n by_o faith_n we_o must_v and_o aught_o to_o follow_v his_o commandment_n by_o our_o deed_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o this_o latter_a bewray_v that_o he_o have_v not_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n and_o faith_n receive_v the_o former_a to_o believe_v be_v not_o only_o to_o give_v credence_n to_o what_o the_o scripture_n say_v but_o to_o embrace_v what_o be_v say_v with_o a_o entire_a adherence_n of_o soul_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o it_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 6.8_o 9_o he_o that_o lean_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o he_o and_o he_o who_o spirit_n cleave_v not_o steadfast_o unto_o the_o lord_n be_v incredulous_a therefore_o the_o prophet_n which_o expound_v the_o law_n 78.9_o psal_n 78.9_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n say_v thus_o a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n 6_o mat._n â—_o 6_o if_o then_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n and_o if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n now_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v son_n no_o way_n but_o by_o faith_n therefore_o this_o prophet_n intend_v 3.26_o gal._n 3.26_o that_o we_o be_v not_o join_v to_o the_o lord_n by_o faith_n either_o as_o his_o people_n child_n or_o servant_n or_o that_o he_o be_v our_o god_n father_n and_o lord_n except_o our_o faith_n be_v unfeigned_a and_o operative_a in_o honour_n and_o fear_n and_o another_o prophet_n say_v 116.10_o psal_n 116.10_o i_o believe_v therefore_o i_o speak_v make_v it_o a_o most_o assure_a thing_n that_o a_o lively_a faith_n will_v show_v itself_o by_o outward_a deed_n and_o namely_o profession_n mercy_n and_o obedience_n be_v link_v christ_n be_v both_o a_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o that_o faith_n which_o make_v a_o plea_n for_o mercy_n do_v embrace_v the_o commandment_n that_o which_o receive_v christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n submit_v unto_o he_o as_o a_o sovereign_n the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v equal_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o to_o the_o office_n of_o piety_n and_o love_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n it_o be_v weak_a to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o promise_n because_o they_o be_v most_o spiritual_a and_o further_a remove_v from_o sense_n confidence_n and_o rely_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o salvation_n may_v be_v less_o than_o care_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o obedience_n great_a it_o can_v be_v the_o word_n that_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n signify_v to_o seek_v be_v by_o the_o seventie_o translate_v hope_n 15.12_o isay_n 11.10_o rom._n 15.12_o which_o interpretation_n the_o apostle_n allow_v whence_o it_o follow_v that_o true_a confidence_n the_o mother_n of_o hope_n do_v lift_v up_o the_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n moreover_o say_v be_v oppose_v not_o only_o to_o doubt_v diffidence_n and_o faint_v but_o to_o waver_a double-mindednesse_a halt_a disobedience_n stubburnnesse_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o necessary_a connexion_n of_o those_o part_n in_o both_o opposite_n ask_v in_o faith_n and_o waver_v not_o 1.6_o jam._n 1.6_o a_o double-minded_n man_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o his_o way_n through_o unbelief_n thou_o be_v break_v off_o 3.12_o rom._n 11.20_o heb._n 3.12_o and_o thou_o stand_v by_o faith_n take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o at_o any_o time_n there_o be_v in_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n and_o unfaithful_a to_o depart_v away_o from_o the_o live_a god_n they_o profess_v that_o they_o know_v god_n but_o by_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o and_o be_v abominable_a and_o disobedient_a or_o unfaithful_a 3.36_o tit._n 1.16_o john_n 3.36_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n but_o he_o that_o believe_v or_o obey_v not_o the_o son_n shall_v not_o see_v life_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o now_o if_o incredulity_n be_v not_o without_o diffidence_n &_o disobedience_n true_a faith_n in_o god_n be_v not_o without_o confidence_n &_o affection_n of_o obedience_n hereunto_o may_v be_v add_v that_o the_o manifold_a rebellion_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v call_v unbelief_n they_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n 32._o psal_n 78.22_o 32._o and_o trust_v not_o in_o his_o salvation_n for_o all_o this_o they_o sin_v still_o and_o believe_v not_o for_o his_o wondrous_a work_n i_o will_v therefore_o put_v you_o in_o remembrance_n though_o you_o once_o know_v this_o how_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v save_v the_o people_n out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n 5._o jude_n 5._o afterward_o destroy_v they_o that_o believe_v not_o and_o belief_n in_o christ_n infer_v the_o keep_n of_o god_n commandment_n whereunto_o the_o soul_n be_v incline_v by_o faith_n and_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n 24._o 1._o john_n 3.23_o
within_o itself_o and_o whence_o proceed_v a_o motion_n and_o work_v that_o be_v proper_a to_o itself_o if_o charity_n shall_v be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n than_o faith_n have_v two_o different_a form_n its_o proper_a and_o the_o form_n of_o love_n then_o faith_n shall_v be_v the_o only_a pure_a matter_n of_o love_n than_o shall_v it_o be_v obedient_a to_o love_v and_o contain_v of_o it_o as_o the_o matter_n be_v obedient_a to_o the_o form_n and_o contain_v of_o it_o the_o body_n be_v a_o instrument_n for_o the_o soul_n to_o work_v by_o and_o not_o the_o soul_n a_o instrument_n for_o the_o body_n to_o work_v by_o the_o form_n work_v in_o the_o matter_n and_o not_o the_o matter_n either_o in_o or_o by_o the_o form_n see_v the_o matter_n of_o every_o thing_n be_v passive_a only_o and_o not_o active_a and_o so_o it_o shall_v be_v betwixt_o faith_n and_o love_n if_o faith_n be_v as_o the_o body_n and_o love_n as_o the_o soul_n but_o charity_n be_v obedient_a to_o faith_n faith_n govern_v charity_n for_o whatsoever_o we_o love_v upright_o it_o must_v be_v know_v by_o faith_n that_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v it_o and_o our_o love_n must_v be_v quicken_v by_o faith_n to_o love_v it_o uniform_o and_o in_o right_a order_n faith_n be_v the_o measure_n of_o love_n and_o the_o measure_n of_o love_n be_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o faith_n the_o intention_n of_o love_n according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o breadth_n of_o love_n according_a to_o the_o extension_n of_o faith_n where_o there_o be_v great_a faith_n in_o god_n there_o be_v great_a love_n to_o god_n and_o as_o faith_n spread_v itself_o so_o do_v love_n in_o uniform_a manner_n §_o 2_o 5.6_o §._o 2._o popish_a objection_n prevent_v gal._n 5.6_o faith_n be_v not_o wrought_v by_o charity_n as_o the_o distinctio_fw-la the_o bellar._n de_fw-fr justif_n l_o 2._o cap._n 4._o §_o at_o ne_fw-la daretur_fw-la &_o §._o distinctio_fw-la jesuite_n prevert_v 3_o prevert_v the_o greek_a word_n be_v not_o of_o the_o passive_a but_o of_o the_o miâ—â—le_a voice_n as_o it_o be_v in_o many_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n gal._n 5.6_o rom._n 7.5_o 2._o cor._n 4_o 12._o in_o the_o interlinear_n faith_n which_o be_v effectual_a pagnin_n work_v by_o love_n and_o so_o bellarm._n himself_o the_o justif_n lib._n 1._o cap._n 15._o &_o lib._n 2._o cap._n 8._o &_o lib._n 1._o cap._n 20._o §_o illud_fw-la vero_fw-la rhem._n annot_fw-mi in_o gal._n 5.6_o sect._n 3_o that_o text_n of_o saint_n paul_n for_o then_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o love_n by_o which_o faith_n be_v wrought_v must_v needs_o follow_v that_o love_n by_o which_o faith_n be_v wrought_v must_v needs_o be_v before_o faith_n whereas_o all_o acknowledge_v that_o faith_n have_v the_o first_o be_v it_o be_v faith_n which_o first_o hear_v and_o believe_v and_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o prescribe_v unto_o charity_n the_o way_n that_o it_o be_v to_o go_v and_o the_o duty_n it_o be_v to_o perform_v it_o incit_v to_o the_o work_n it_o animate_v the_o act_n and_o enlarge_v the_o affection_n to_o the_o several_a branch_n of_o love_n without_o which_o what_o be_v charity_n but_o a_o vild_a misshape_a wander_a affection_n rise_v or_o fall_v amiss_o come_v short_a or_o run_v over_o what_o the_o partial_a and_o maim_a fruit_n of_o love_n but_o the_o very_a carcase_n of_o a_o good_a work_n faith_n work_v by_o love_n not_o as_o fire_n make_v hot_a by_o heat_n which_o be_v a_o formal_a property_n inherent_a in_o it_o but_o as_o the_o soul_n do_v this_o or_o that_o by_o the_o hand_n which_o be_v a_o extern_a instrument_n conjoin_v unto_o it_o that_o by_o which_o a_o thing_n be_v constitute_v as_o by_o a_o beginning_n and_o by_o which_o it_o be_v effectual_a that_o be_v the_o form_n thereof_o but_o love_n be_v a_o grace_n without_o the_o be_v of_o faith_n though_o conjoin_v unto_o and_o faith_n be_v effectual_a by_o love_n as_o a_o primarie_n mean_a whereby_o it_o do_v produce_v other_o effect_n not_o as_o by_o it_o beginning_n christ_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n faith_n in_o the_o heart_n be_v as_o the_o pipe_n and_o lead_v that_o receive_v in_o and_o hold_v the_o water_n love_n in_o some_o part_n be_v as_o the_o cock_n of_o the_o corduit_n that_o let_v out_o the_o water_n to_o every_o comer_n faith_n iustify_v by_o receive_v the_o gift_n of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o go_v forth_o by_o charity_n whereby_o as_o a_o work_a hand_n it_o perform_v all_o duty_n command_v of_o god_n to_o the_o gloâ—y_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n what_o if_o love_n be_v the_o most_o excellent_a of_o all_o grace_n in_o some_o respect_n do_v it_o thence_o follow_v 11.6_o 1._o cor_fw-la 13.13_o bellar._n ubi_fw-la supra_fw-la heb._n 11.6_o that_o it_o be_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o may_v argue_v whatsoever_o be_v not_o of_o faith_n be_v sin_n be_v of_o no_o esteem_n or_o account_v with_o god_n therefore_o faith_n be_v the_o foâ—â—e_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n it_o follow_v not_o that_o because_o the_o eye_n be_v a_o more_o excellent_a member_n than_o the_o soot_n therefore_o the_o eye_n be_v the_o soul_n and_o life_n of_o the_o soot_n charity_n in_o what_o respect_v chari_fw-la ie_fw-fr do_v excel_v faith_n and_o faith_n charity_n no_o more_o do_v it_o that_o because_o charity_n be_v a_o more_o excellent_a gift_n than_o faith_n therefore_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o life_n and_o soul_n of_o faith_n faith_n and_o love_n respective_o have_v the_o preferment_n each_o of_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o spiritual_a life_n faith_n be_v the_o most_o necessary_a upon_o which_o love_n have_v necessary_a dependence_n but_o otherwise_o to_o love_n be_v more_o than_o to_o believe_v because_o it_o necessary_o include_v belief_n as_o to_o taste_v meat_n â—n_a respect_n of_o life_n be_v of_o more_o use_n then_o to_o love_v it_o though_o absolute_o to_o love_v meat_n be_v more_o then_o to_o taste_v it_o because_o it_o presuppose_v taste_v if_o we_o respect_v latitude_n of_o use_n charity_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o say_v as_o which_o be_v extend_v every_o way_n to_o god_n and_o man_n and_o by_o which_o all_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o bestow_v upon_o we_o be_v make_v profitable_a to_o other_o man_n but_o if_o we_o consider_v man_n private_o in_o himself_o and_o for_o his_o own_o use_n faith_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o charity_n as_o whereby_o we_o be_v radical_o unite_v unto_o christ_n and_o wherein_o stand_v original_o our_o fellowship_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o 3.14_o eph._n 3.17_o gal._n 3.14_o by_o which_o christ_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o we_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n into_o which_o as_o a_o hand_n god_n put_v all_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o grace_n of_o our_o salvation_n &_o by_o which_o all_o act_n of_o grace_n be_v quicken_v we_o feed_v upon_o christ_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o nourishment_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v in_o we_o be_v commend_v unto_o god_n if_o we_o respect_v length_n of_o time_n and_o continuance_n charity_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n for_o faith_n be_v but_o for_o a_o time_n and_o when_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o matter_n and_o subject_n of_o it_o shall_v be_v full_o accomplish_v the_o use_n of_o it_o shall_v cease_v when_o faith_n pass_v into_o a_o open_a knowledge_n and_o reveal_v sight_n of_o the_o thing_n present_a it_o change_v both_o his_o nature_n and_o kind_n but_o love_n abide_v for_o ever_o and_o shall_v continue_v betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o a_o everlasting_a bond_n it_o shall_v be_v great_a and_o more_o vehement_a but_o shall_v still_o retain_v the_o same_o nature_n and_o substance_n albeit_o some_o work_n which_o now_o it_o exercise_v shall_v cease_v the_o end_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v charity_n but_o the_o foundation_n and_o director_n of_o love_n be_v faith_n faith_n also_o be_v the_o victory_n whereby_o we_o overcome_v the_o 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peter_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o he_o make_v answer_v for_o they_o all_o 8._o math._n 16.16_o joh_n 6_o 68_o belar_fw-la de_fw-fr justif_n l._n 1._o chap._n 8._o as_o the_o question_n be_v propound_v to_o they_o all_o be_v no_o more_o in_o word_n but_o of_o christ_n office_n thou_o be_v christ_n and_o his_o nature_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n but_o shall_v we_o think_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o bâ—e_v nothing_o but_o a_o bare_a assent_n of_o mind_n to_o that_o which_o they_o profess_v of_o christ_n thâ—n_o shall_v we_o make_v the_o devil_n himself_o to_o be_v as_o good_a and_o true_a a_o believer_n as_o the_o apostle_n for_o he_o profess_v as_o much_o o_o jesus_n of_o nazaret_n 4.34_o mar._n 1.24_o luke_n 4.34_o i_o know_v who_o thou_o be_v etc._n etc._n no_o doubt_v the_o apostle_n rest_v upon_o christ_n for_o salvation_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o be_v that_o to_o their_o soul_n and_o for_o their_o use_n and_o comfort_n which_o they_o 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and_o labour_v therein_o he_o resemble_v his_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o chief_a delight_n be_v in_o do_v mischief_n which_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o jew_n 8.34_o john_n 8.34_o very_o whosoever_o commit_v sin_n be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o servant_n abide_v not_o in_o the_o house_n for_o ever_o but_o the_o son_n abide_v forever_o if_o the_o son_n therefore_o shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a indeed_o he_o that_o commit_v sin_n with_o delight_n wilful_a indulgence_n to_o transgression_n and_o unrelenting_a opposition_n to_o the_o clear_a truth_n he_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n but_o they_o that_o be_v make_v free_a by_o the_o son_n be_v free_a from_o the_o reign_n of_o sin_n 5.18_o 1._o john_n 5.18_o not_o from_o every_o act_n of_o sin_n he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o that_o the_o wicked_a one_o can_v come_v within_o he_o to_o endanger_v he_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n can_v have_v no_o prevail_a power_n oâ—er_v he_o he_o sin_v not_o as_o the_o world_n do_v which_o lie_v in_o iniquity_n but_o altogether_o free_a from_o sin_n he_o be_v not_o nor_o ever_o shall_v be_v so_o long_o as_o he_o carry_v about_o with_o he_o this_o body_n of_o death_n to_o sin_v habitual_o wilful_o indulgent_o with_o full_a consent_n and_o greediness_n be_v not_o compatible_a with_o the_o hope_n and_o profession_n of_o a_o christian_a this_o spot_n be_v not_o the_o spot_n of_o god_n child_n 32.5_o deut._n 32.5_o but_o they_o have_v their_o blemish_n they_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n though_o not_o of_o wilfulness_n sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v opposite_a to_o grace_v but_o all_o sin_n be_v not_o altogether_o incompatible_a with_o grace_n that_o be_v they_o hinder_v not_o the_o graceful_a operation_n of_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n the_o remainder_n of_o original_a corruption_n under_o which_o the_o regenerate_a must_v labour_v so_o long_o as_o they_o live_v sin_n of_o simple_a ignorance_n and_o of_o unavoidable_a infirmity_n which_o through_o weakness_n the_o faithful_a run_v into_o every_o day_n these_o do_v not_o stop_v the_o lively_a work_n of_o faith_n in_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n but_o even_o at_o the_o very_a instant_n when_o these_o have_v abode_n in_o the_o soul_n faith_n can_v and_o do_v make_v faithful_a plea_n for_o mercy_n or_o otherwise_o none_o can_v plead_v for_o mercy_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o 3.2_o james_n 3.2_o sin_n of_o forgetfulness_n inconsideration_n and_o passion_n whereunto_o there_o be_v not_o advise_v consent_n these_o be_v as_o moat_n in_o the_o eye_n which_o do_v somewhat_o trouble_v the_o clear_a sight_n of_o faith_n but_o notwithstanding_o they_o the_o heart_n principal_o adhear_v unto_o god_n and_o though_o now_o and_o then_o through_o infirmity_n a_o christian_a be_v overtake_v with_o they_o yet_o may_v he_o upon_o good_a ground_n be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n anger_n pettishnesse_n impatience_n inordinate_a fear_n be_v sin_n which_o the_o godly_a aught_o and_o do_v watch_n against_o and_o for_o which_o they_o ought_v and_o must_v judge_v themselves_o but_o if_o through_o infirmity_n they_o be_v over-taken_v to_o speak_v a_o hasty_a or_o unaduised_a word_n they_o must_v not_o therefore_o cast_v off_o their_o confidence_n notwithstanding_o such_o slip_n they_o may_v cry_v in_o faith_n and_o be_v hear_v in_o their_o supplication_n if_o any_o man_n sin_n 2._o 1._o john_n 2.1_o 2._o to_o wit_n of_o infirmity_n as_o they_o do_v who_o walk_n in_o the_o light_n and_o addict_v themselves_o to_o the_o serious_a study_n of_o holiness_n we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n what_o answer_v the_o lord_n give_v to_o paul_n touch_v his_o temptation_n my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o 8._o 2._o cor._n 12.7_o 8._o that_o may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n such_o sin_n as_o be_v mere_a and_o absolute_a infirmity_n god_n of_o his_o grace_n reveal_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v please_v to_o grant_v unto_o they_o a_o pardon_n of_o course_n such_o sin_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o matter_n be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o the_o main_a office_n prescribe_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v oâ—_n frailty_n commit_v through_o unaduisednesse_n or_o sudden_a passion_n these_o do_v not_o denominate_v a_o man_n a_o lawbreaker_n nor_o so_o weaken_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n as_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n nor_o suspenâ—_n the_o actual_a claim_n of_o eternal_a life_n these_o frailty_n may_v be_v â—n_o the_o godly_a without_o any_o notable_a defect_n of_o faith_n they_o debar_v not_o the_o soul_n from_o cleave_v unto_o god_n 13_o gen._n 1â—_n 13_o abraham_n say_v of_o sarah_n she_o be_v my_o sister_n this_o be_v a_o infirmity_n but_o do_v not_o extinguish_v faith_n sarah_n laugh_v at_o the_o promise_n 11._o gen._n 18.10_o 11._o and_o then_o deny_v it_o through_o fear_n jacob_n beguile_v his_o father_n say_v i_o be_o thy_o son_n esau_n 19_o gen._n 27.19_o exod._n 4.10.14_o job_n 40_o 5._o math._n 16.22_o 2_o chron._n 35.22_o 2._o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o and_o many_o such_o like_a infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v record_v which_o argue_v their_o faith_n to_o be_v weak_a not_o to_o be_v depose_v from_o it_o sovereignty_n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v from_o the_o matter_n or_o outward_a act_n wherein_o they_o offend_v but_o from_o their_o heart_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v more_o incline_v to_o good_a then_o to_o evil_a and_o do_v stick_v fast_o unto_o god_n even_o when_o through_o weakness_n they_o transgress_v by_o faith_n rahab_n receive_v the_o spy_n with_o peace_n 11.31_o heb._n 11.31_o when_o through_o infirmity_n she_o offend_v in_o the_o mean_n of_o their_o safety_n the_o prophet_n david_n be_v regenerate_v without_o question_n and_o have_v sure_a hope_n that_o his_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n shall_v be_v hear_v when_o he_o utter_v this_o complaint_n of_o himself_o 13._o psal_n 19.12_o 13._o who_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o secret_a fault_n krepe_v back_o thy_o servant_n also_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n let_v they_o not_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v upright_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v innocent_a from_o the_o great_a transgression_n so_o that_o a_o faithful_a man_n step_v aside_o through_o infirmity_n in_o the_o forename_a offence_n i_o say_v through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o oâ—_n habit_n custom_n gross_a carelessness_n or_o delight_n do_v retain_v his_o integrity_n and_o faith_n though_o somewhat_o shake_v do_v keep_v it_o stand_v and_o continue_v lively_a to_o beg_v &_o embrace_v pardon_n but_o he_o that_o sin_v of_o mere_a frailty_n do_v humble_v himself_o for_o his_o daily_a offence_n &_o labour_n to_o repress_v and_o mortify_v his_o inbred_a lust_n seek_v forgiveness_n by_o unfeigned_a confession_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n renu_v his_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n to_o be_v more_o circumspect_a and_o set_v up_o his_o watch_n to_o shun_v and_o avoid_v the_o like_a sin_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o if_o he_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o he_o be_v warn_v by_o that_o slip_n to_o look_v more_o heedful_o to_o his_o way_n bege_v pardon_n and_o seek_v help_n from_o above_o that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v fast_o so_o that_o the_o slip_n which_o do_v seem_v somewhat_o to_o loose_v he_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o his_o stick_n fast_a and_o close_o unto_o god_n §_o 12._o but_o if_o a_o godly_a man_n fall_v into_o a_o foul_a and_o enormous_a crime_n waste_v conscience_n 11.4_o §._o 12._o what_o sin_n hinder_v assurance_n psa_fw-la 51.10_o 14._o 1._o reg._n 11.4_o for_o the_o time_n he_o lose_v some_o degree_n of_o newness_n of_o spirit_n cleanness_n of_o heart_n comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n integrity_n in_o a_o sort_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n he_o plunge_v himself_o into_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o displeasure_n and_o by_o his_o grievous_a transgression_n the_o power_n of_o faith_n be_v so_o weaken_a that_o he_o can_v neither_o believe_v the_o pardon_n of_o any_o one_o sin_n former_o pardon_v nor_o lay_v actual_a claim_n to_o any_o privilege_n of_o grace_n former_o enjoy_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n towards_o his_o child_n be_v unchangeable_a the_o sentence_n of_o pardon_n grant_v shall_v never_o be_v reverse_a even_o after_o some_o grievous_a fall_n 3.9_o psal_n 37.24_o joh._n 10.28.29.30_o john_n 8.35_o 1._o â—ohn_n 3.9_o the_o seed_n of_o grace_n abide_v in_o they_o and_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o justification_n but_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o such_o a_o estate_n of_o sin_n
they_o can_v make_v no_o actual_a claim_n to_o the_o promise_n of_o eternâ—ll_a life_n the_o seed_n of_o grace_n abide_v in_o they_o they_o still_o retain_v their_o right_n and_o title_n to_o eternal_a life_n to_o be_v give_v of_o free_a and_o undeserued_a grace_n but_o they_o be_v suspend_v from_o actual_a claim_n until_o they_o rise_v again_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o then_o they_o recover_v not_o a_o new_a right_n or_o title_n but_o a_o new_a claim_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o old_a title_n for_o it_o be_v the_o perpetual_a ordinance_n oâ—_n god_n that_o if_o his_o child_n stir_v ke_v out_o of_o the_o way_n by_o sin_n they_o m_z st_z rise_z again_o and_o renew_v their_o faith_n and_o repentance_n before_o they_o can_v have_v any_o sound_n or_o true_a hope_n of_o salvation_n there_o can_v be_v no_o christian_a assurance_n which_o do_v not_o full_o consent_v and_o accord_n with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a passage_n of_o holâ—_n s_o ripture_n 18.4_o psal_n 66.18_o ezek._n 18.4_o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o unrighteous_a shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o deceive_v neither_o fornicatour_n 21.8_o 1._o cor._n 6.9_o eph._n 5.5_o col._n 3.5.6_o reu._n 21.8_o nor_o idolat_a r_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o effeminate_a nor_o abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n nor_o thief_n nor_o covetous_a nor_o â—_z nor_o reviler_n nor_o extortioner_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n if_o therefore_o a_o godly_a man_n as_o david_n tu_fw-la nâ—_n asi_fw-la e_fw-la into_o sin_n of_o this_o kind_n he_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n of_o mercy_n till_o this_o iniquity_n be_v break_v off_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o faith_n can_v receive_v what_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n do_v not_o promise_n 1.6.7_o isay_n 1.16_o pro._n 28.13_o 1._o joh._n 1.6.7_o but_o pardon_v of_o sin_n be_v promise_v to_o they_o only_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v their_o iniquity_n that_o forsake_v all_o sin_n in_o habit_n delight_n and_o indulgence_n gross_a sin_n utter_o and_o upon_o good_a advice_n §_o 13._o the_o reign_n and_o absolute_a dominion_n 6.12.13.14_o dominion_n rom._n 6.12.13.14_o of_o sin_n do_v utter_o exclude_v grace_n and_o he_o that_o be_v so_o guilty_a grace_n §._o 13._o the_o absolute_a reign_n of_o sin_n will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n have_v nothing_o in_o he_o that_o can_v cry_v or_o call_v for_o pardon_n or_o forgiveness_n in_o who_o sin_n have_v this_o dominion_n he_o as_o yet_o be_v under_o 15.30_o under_o joh_n 3.36_o deut._n 9_o 24_o mat._n 7.23_o num._n 15.30_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o for_o the_o presence_n of_o grace_n infuse_v be_v a_o necessary_a qualificato_fw-la the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o where_o sin_n do_v bear_v such_o sway_n as_o to_o shut_v forth_o whatsoever_o in_o we_o shall_v entreat_v mercy_n it_o do_v he_o up_o under_o wrath_n be_v it_o possible_a for_o a_o man_n regenerate_v which_o shall_v never_o befall_v they_o that_o be_v call_v accord_v to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n after_o grace_v receive_v to_o sin_n wilful_o with_o full_a consent_n delight_n and_o contentment_n to_o the_o utter_a extinguish_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n or_o final_o to_o abuse_v any_o extraordinary_a measure_n of_o inherent_a grace_n by_o indulgence_n to_o know_a sin_n secret_a or_o open_a he_o shall_v fall_v from_o the_o state_n of_o justification_n and_o be_v call_v to_o a_o strict_a account_n as_o well_o for_o all_o his_o former_a sin_n as_o this_o abuse_n of_o his_o talon_n §_o 14._o assurance_n of_o salvation_n if_o true_a 3.22_o §._o 14._o true_a assurance_n breed_v resolution_n and_o care_n to_o please_v god_n 1_o joh._n 3.22_o be_v ever_o join_v with_o a_o religious_a and_o conscionable_a desire_n to_o walk_v before_o god_n in_o all_o well-pleasing_a and_o to_o do_v the_o 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through_o love_n entreat_v we_o of_o friendship_n counsel_v we_o 24._o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o 20._o 1._o tim._n 1.15_o 1._o john_n 3_o 23_o 24._o and_o of_o his_o authority_n be_v able_a to_o perform_v command_v we_o as_o if_o he_o will_v hereby_o show_v that_o none_o have_v authority_n to_o hinder_v or_o forbid_v the_o same_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v warn_v to_o beware_v of_o all_o occasion_n that_o may_v darken_v or_o put_v out_o the_o light_n of_o our_o confidence_n as_o reason_v or_o question_v against_o ourselves_o for_o yield_v to_o this_o truth_n late_o receive_v etc._n etc._n §_o 2._o satan_n will_v here_o object_v to_o the_o weak_a and_o timorous_a christian_a that_o he_o know_v not_o whether_o he_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o god_n elect_v elect_v §._o 2._o 2._o they_o know_v not_o whether_o they_o be_v elect_v and_o therefore_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o the_o promise_n if_o the_o devil_n set_v upon_o we_o in_o this_o sort_n we_o must_v hold_v such_o 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estate_n but_o this_o fall_v out_o by_o the_o wise_a providence_n of_o god_n so_o dispose_v least_o by_o the_o sudden_a change_n from_o so_o damnable_a and_o uncomfortable_a a_o estate_n to_o so_o happy_a and_o joyful_a he_o shall_v be_v lift_v up_o and_o conceit_v and_o so_o become_v secure_a and_o presumptuous_a again_o this_o make_v he_o the_o more_o to_o pâ—ize_v the_o sense_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o with_o the_o great_a care_n to_o preserve_v his_o faith_n and_o to_o shun_v all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n which_o may_v hinder_v the_o apprehension_n of_o his_o continual_a love_n §_o 5._o satan_n tempt_v some_o to_o doubt_n because_o at_o first_o they_o receive_v the_o truth_n without_o due_a trial_n trial_n §._o 5._o 5._o they_o receive_v the_o truth_n at_o first_o without_o due_a trial_n and_o examination_n who_o duty_n it_o be_v careful_o to_o reform_v whatsoever_o they_o espy_v to_o have_v be_v amiss_o but_o for_o one_o rot_a post_n it_o be_v no_o wisdom_n to_o pull_v down_o 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8.13_o but_o they_o must_v not_o for_o some_o imperfection_n cast_v down_o themselves_o half_a desperate_o as_o though_o god_n regard_v they_o not_o or_o they_o shall_v wither_v and_o utter_o decay_v for_o as_o the_o dry_a and_o thirsty_a ground_n or_o sponge_n suck_v up_o much_o water_n so_o the_o humble_a spirit_n drink_v up_o much_o grace_n and_o shall_v be_v replenish_v abundant_o with_o the_o water_n of_o comfort_n and_o if_o their_o portion_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o small_a of_o all_o other_o they_o must_v strive_v to_o grow_v forward_o but_o without_o discouragement_n for_o of_o small_a beginning_n come_v great_a proceed_n of_o one_o little_a spark_n a_o mighty_a flame_n of_o a_o small_a acorne_n a_o mighty_a oak_n of_o a_o grain_n of_o mustardseed_n a_o great_a tree_n and_o a_o little_a leaven_n season_v the_o whole_a lump_n all_o fear_n and_o doubt_n which_o arise_v in_o their_o heart_n must_v drive_v they_o to_o send_v up_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o god_n daily_o and_o oft_o 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shall_v find_v rest_n and_o peace_n and_o will_v not_o be_v turn_v out_o of_o the_o right_a way_n than_o which_o it_o acknowledge_v none_o safe_a or_o pleasant_a four_o it_o ply_v the_o throne_n of_o grace_n with_o earnest_n and_o continual_a supplication_n entreat_v help_n and_o succour_v according_a unto_o promise_n faith_n hearken_v what_o the_o lord_n speak_v and_o speak_v back_o again_o in_o fervent_a groâ—nes_n and_o desire_n it_o have_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n 27._o 2._o sam_n 7_o 27._o and_o therefore_o be_v bold_a to_o pray_v and_o will_v not_o keep_v silence_n five_o it_o look_v up_o direct_o unto_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n if_o meâ—nes_n be_v present_a faith_n behold_v god_n hand_n in_o they_o if_o meaneâ—_n be_v want_v the_o eye_n be_v lift_v up_o unto_o the_o lord_n who_o can_v provide_v mean_n or_o work_v without_o mean_n and_o against_o mean_n and_o most_o certain_o will_v perform_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v when_o it_o shall_v be_v 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doubtful_a of_o thy_o truth_n distrustful_a of_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n disobedient_a to_o thy_o commandment_n thou_o have_v give_v rare_a and_o excellent_a promise_n in_o thy_o holy_a word_n but_o i_o inquire_v not_o after_o they_o rejoice_v not_o in_o they_o cleave_v not_o unto_o they_o in_o truth_n and_o steadfastness_n settle_v not_o my_o heart_n upon_o they_o make_v they_o not_o i_o own_o keep_v they_o not_o safe_a that_o i_o may_v know_v what_o to_o challenge_v by_o they_o prize_v they_o not_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n of_o the_o good_a promise_v because_o by_o a_o civil_a faith_n man_n believe_v man_n therefore_o they_o seek_v to_o get_v their_o security_n and_o if_o they_o have_v a_o man_n of_o credit_n his_o word_n for_o what_o be_v desperate_a they_o be_v glad_a if_o they_o have_v bond_n or_o specialty_n they_o box_n they_o up_o they_o know_v when_o they_o expire_v what_o to_o challenge_v by_o virtue_n of_o they_o they_o will_v do_v nothing_o that_o may_v be_v prejudicial_a to_o themselves_o therein_o but_o as_o for_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n make_v in_o thy_o word_n i_o seek_v they_o not_o build_v not_o upon_o they_o hide_v they_o not_o careful_o in_o my_o heart_n cast_v not_o serious_o with_o myself_o what_o good_a i_o may_v assured_o look_v for_o by_o virtue_n of_o they_o keep_v they_o not_o continual_o in_o thought_n to_o cut_v off_o all_o carnâ—ll_a reason_n and_o distraction_n be_o not_o wary_a to_o prevent_v what_o may_v bring_v prejudice_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o state_n thou_o threaten_v in_o thy_o word_n but_o i_o do_v not_o fear_v be_o not_o careful_a to_o decline_v sin_n who_o be_v so_o hardy_a as_o to_o thrust_v his_o finger_n into_o the_o fire_n but_o i_o have_v suffer_v myself_o often_o to_o be_v carry_v aside_o with_o lust_n through_o unbelief_n how_o many_o wicked_a motion_n have_v i_o entertain_v what_o sinful_a passion_n have_v i_o nourish_v how_o vain_o rash_o wicked_o have_v i_o speak_v though_o i_o have_v be_v warn_v by_o thy_o word_n of_o threaten_v to_o the_o contrary_a true_a and_o righteous_a be_v thy_o precept_n according_a to_o which_o thou_o have_v command_v i_o to_o walk_v but_o i_o have_v follow_v the_o custom_n example_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n and_o allurement_n of_o the_o world_n lust_n and_o passion_n have_v oft_o come_v betwixt_o my_o heart_n and_o thy_o holy_a precept_n whereby_o i_o be_o turn_v aside_o from_o the_o straight_a way_n of_o peace_n i_o can_v find_v small_a relish_n and_o savour_n in_o the_o word_n of_o life_n i_o digest_v it_o not_o feed_v not_o upon_o it_o hunger_n not_o after_o it_o be_o not_o change_v into_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o i_o receive_v not_o the_o truth_n or_o it_o abide_v not_o in_o i_o for_o substantial_a nourishment_n i_o believe_v no_o further_o than_o i_o see_v fear_v no_o more_o than_o i_o feel_v start_v aside_o in_o temptation_n the_o symptom_n of_o unbelief_n be_v evident_a unbelief_n symptom_n of_o unbelief_n from_o this_o root_n spring_v that_o unmeasurable_a deadness_n that_o press_v down_o if_o a_o man_n of_o authority_n threaten_v with_o rack_n or_o gibbet_n i_o quake_v and_o fear_v but_o when_o i_o hear_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n denounce_v against_o my_o sin_n i_o be_o scarce_o move_v at_o all_o from_o this_o arise_v impatience_n murmur_a discontent_n unquietness_n when_o outward_a thing_n be_v want_v 14.27_o psal_n 78.19_o 21_o 22._o numb_a 14.27_o for_o do_v the_o heart_n cleave_v fast_o unto_o god_n it_o will_v rest_v quiet_a in_o his_o promise_n if_o all_o other_o thing_n be_v lack_v selfe-confidence_n rest_v in_o mean_n and_o lean_v upon_o they_o as_o land_n riches_n 9.13_o rom_n 10.3_o jer._n 17.5_o psal_n 40.4_o &_o 52.7_o phil._n 3.3_o jer._n 9.13_o friend_n &c._n &c._n be_v effect_n
and_o seal_v to_o every_o believer_n in_o particular_a by_o the_o pledge_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o upon_o those_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v qualify_v and_o fit_v to_o plead_v for_o grace_n and_o mercy_n pardon_n the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o promise_n of_o pardon_n the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v this_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n be_v diverse_a first_o it_o general_o believe_v the_o promise_n true_a and_o thereby_o discern_v that_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a through_o grace_n 18._o psal_n 130.4_o luk._n 15_o 18._o the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o that_o our_o sin_n may_v be_v pardon_v or_o that_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o the_o lord_n to_o cover_v sin_n be_v a_o work_n of_o faith_n for_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v conceive_v or_o find_v out_o by_o sense_n or_o reason_n that_o be_v manifest_v by_o revelation_n and_o assent_v unto_o or_o judge_v true_a and_o certain_a by_o faith_n or_o else_o it_o remain_v as_o a_o mystery_n unknown_a when_o the_o apostle_n define_v 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o faith_n to_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v do_v he_o not_o intimate_v that_o thing_n unseen_a to_o sense_n or_o natural_a reason_n be_v discover_v and_o make_v evident_a only_o by_o faith_n but_o that_o god_n will_v pardon_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n be_v a_o truth_n that_o can_v never_o be_v comprehend_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v it_o unto_o us._n supernatural_a truth_n which_o exceed_v all_o humane_a capacity_n can_v be_v discern_v or_o receive_v by_o any_o power_n of_o nature_n 14_o 1._o pet._n 1.12_o rom._n 16.25.26_o eph._n 1.8_o 9_o isay_n 40.13_o 14_o but_o that_o god_n will_v be_v merciful_a to_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o truth_n supernatural_a hide_v from_o the_o angel_n themselves_o until_o it_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n or_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o the_o day_n of_o security_n while_o man_n sleep_v in_o sin_n without_o all_o sense_n of_o evil_a or_o knowledge_n of_o god_n justice_n it_o be_v a_o easy_a matter_n to_o say_v god_n be_v merciful_a christ_n die_v for_o sinner_n but_o whence_o the_o conscience_n be_v awaken_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o fearful_a sight_n of_o sin_n 8._o gen._n 1.13_o math._n 27.5_o psal_n 77.3.7_o 8._o the_o experience_n both_o of_o wicked_a man_n and_o of_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n can_v testify_v that_o it_o be_v a_o difficult_a thing_n to_o look_v beyond_o the_o cloud_n of_o justice_n and_o contrary_a to_o the_o natural_a sentence_n of_o conscience_n comnination_n of_o the_o law_n and_o present_a feel_n to_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o god_n second_o faith_n stir_v up_o earnest_a desire_n and_o long_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v refresh_v with_o his_o gracious_a and_o free_a favour_n all_o holy_a and_o fervent_a desire_n be_v both_o kindle_v &_o nourish_v by_o it_o as_o our_o assent_n to_o the_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a promise_n be_v more_o or_o less_o firm_a certainea_fw-mi bsolute_a &_o evident_a so_o be_v our_o desire_n more_o or_o less_o fiery_a constant_a unsatiable_a yea_o in_o respect_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n unquenchable_a as_o faith_n languish_v these_o faint_a as_o faith_n increase_v these_o gather_v strength_n and_o no_o marvel_n for_o appetite_n follow_v knowledge_n 4.10_o joh._n 4.10_o and_o desire_n be_v answereble_a to_o that_o certain_a &_o clear_a judgement_n that_o we_o have_v of_o the_o necessity_n and_o worth_n value_n and_o digniâ—y_n of_o the_o object_n apprehend_v now_o faith_n discover_v both_o the_o necessity_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o good_a certain_o contain_v in_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n which_o act_n of_o faith_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o open_n or_o pierce_v of_o the_o ear_n and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o the_o singular_a benefit_n offer_v therein_o &_o so_o raise_v the_o heart_n incessant_o to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o and_o these_o desâ—res_n will_v be_v the_o great_a and_o more_o constante_n the_o more_o faith_n be_v exercise_v in_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o goodness_n freeness_n and_o certainty_n of_o these_o promise_n many_o thing_n be_v neglect_v which_o be_v most_o precious_a only_o because_o the_o value_n of_o they_o lie_v hide_v or_o be_v not_o apparent_a or_o the_o prejudice_n of_o sensible_a but_o deceivable_a experience_n do_v oversway_v no_o marvel_v then_o if_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v neglect_v though_o the_o benefit_n be_v probable_o know_v when_o it_o be_v but_o slight_o think_v upon_o superficial_o look_v into_o custom_n have_v injure_v the_o mind_n by_o long_a practice_n to_o the_o pursuit_n of_o earthly_a delight_n or_o profit_n wherewith_o it_o be_v besot_v but_o with_o the_o true_a believer_n it_o fare_v much_o better_a for_o he_o see_v how_o happy_a it_o shall_v be_v with_o he_o if_o his_o sin_n be_v cover_v and_o his_o soul_n ease_v of_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o how_o ever_o it_o fare_v with_o he_o in_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n and_o withal_o he_o ponder_v the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o the_o promise_n make_v of_o mere_a grace_n whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v stir_v up_o to_o desire_n and_o long_o after_o this_o blessing_n above_o all_o good_a that_o can_v be_v imagine_v and_o yet_o such_o be_v our_o corruption_n we_o must_v oft_o breathe_v ourselves_o in_o the_o meditation_n of_o these_o thing_n or_o else_o we_o shall_v find_v our_o esteem_n of_o pardon_n to_o decay_v and_o our_o desire_n to_o grow_v cold_a and_o dull_a three_o it_o draw_v we_o forward_o to_o seek_v mercy_n of_o god_n 13.45.46_o math._n 13.45.46_o the_o wise_a merchant_n first_o discover_v the_o pearl_n of_o price_n and_o then_o seek_v to_o get_v possession_n of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o a_o believer_n be_v not_o a_o dead_a or_o sluggish_a wish_n oh_o that_o my_o sin_n be_v pardon_v when_o he_o never_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n but_o it_o be_v a_o deliberate_a desire_n of_o a_o benefit_n know_v possible_a to_o be_v attain_v attend_v with_o much_o comfort_n and_o free_o promise_v by_o he_o that_o can_v lie_v which_o be_v ever_o accompany_v with_o proportionable_a care_n to_o get_v and_o possess_v the_o blessing_n desire_v faith_n will_v not_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o smother_v or_o conceal_v his_o desire_n nor_o desire_v themselves_o to_o die_v but_o it_o perseru_v and_o kindle_v desire_n &_o constrain_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n to_o lay_v they_o open_v before_o the_o lord_n thus_o by_o faith_n a_o man_n come_v free_o to_o renounce_v his_o title_n and_o interest_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v hinder_v mercy_n the_o wise_a merchant_n have_v find_v the_o pearl_n of_o price_n 13.44_o math._n 13.44_o for_o joy_n thereof_o go_v and_o sell_v all_o that_o he_o have_v not_o as_o if_o he_o can_v merit_v pardon_n but_o that_o he_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o pardon_n and_o make_v a_o faithful_a plea_n for_o mercy_n to_o this_o end_n also_o he_o humble_v himself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a confession_n of_o his_o sin_n free_o judge_v and_o condemn_v himself_o before_o god_n which_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n i_o will_v declare_v my_o iniquity_n i_o will_v be_v sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n 38.18_o psal_n 38.18_o so_o the_o prodigal_a son_n come_v home_o to_o his_o father_n do_v bewail_v his_o former_a lewdness_n say_v i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o before_o thou_o pharaoh_n and_o saul_n be_v evident_o convince_v of_o sin_n 32.5_o luk._n 15.18_o psal_n 32.5_o may_v be_v constrain_v in_o conscience_n to_o make_v some_o confession_n to_o man_n i_o have_v sin_v this_o time_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a i_o have_v play_v the_o fool_n and_o err_v exceed_o 21.29_o exod._n 9.27_o 1._o sam._n 26.21_o 1._o reg._n 21.29_o ahab_n humble_v himself_o before_o god_n &_o put_v on_o sackcloth_n in_o hope_n to_o prevent_v the_o temporal_a evil_n denounce_v against_o he_o and_o his_o house_n but_o the_o confession_n of_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a faith_n be_v free_a and_o voluntary_a in_o hope_n of_o free_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n temporary_a believer_n may_v make_v confession_n of_o their_o sin_n with_o some_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n but_o as_o they_o confess_v their_o sin_n so_o they_o believe_v their_o confession_n be_v maim_v and_o their_o faith_n superficial_a they_o renounce_v not_o their_o interest_n in_o the_o world_n which_o infer_v the_o willing_a choice_n of_o some_o inferior_a good_a before_o the_o favour_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o their_o belief_n of_o the_o promise_n be_v shallow_a and_o subordinate_a to_o their_o base_a &_o earthly_a passion_n but_o
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all_o the_o day_n long_o my_o heart_n pant_v my_o soul_n be_v exceed_o disquiet_v with_o tentation_n 23._o ps_n 35.22_o 23._o this_o thou_o have_v see_v o_o lord_n keep_v not_o silence_n o_o lord_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o stir_v up_o thyself_o and_o awake_v to_o my_o judgement_n curb_n and_o chain_n up_o satan_n that_o he_o may_v molest_v no_o long_o and_o strengthen_v thy_o poor_a servant_n that_o through_o thy_o might_n i_o may_v conquer_v and_o triumph_v over_o he_o and_o my_o soul_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 35.9.10_o psal_n 35.9.10_o it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n all_o my_o bone_n shall_v say_v lord_n who_o who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o which_o deliver_v the_o poor_a from_o he_o that_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o he_o yea_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a from_o he_o that_o spoil_v he_o three_o he_o must_v
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the_o sin_n cleave_v to_o the_o tentation_n which_o thou_o so_o much_o fear_v be_v pardon_v &_o forgive_v unto_o thou_o evil_a thought_n conceive_v with_o delight_n pleasure_n and_o purpose_n be_v most_o displease_v unto_o god_n dangerous_a unto_o the_o soul_n but_o even_o hellish_a tentation_n which_o never_o find_v consent_n or_o approbation_n under_o which_o thou_o be_v humble_v from_o which_o thou_o earnest_o crave_v to_o be_v deliver_v doubt_v not_o but_o upon_o thy_o unfeigned_a suit_n they_o be_v free_o remit_v and_o do_v away_o be_v strong_a and_o of_o good_a courage_n fear_v not_o nor_o be_v dismay_v for_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v thy_o defence_n and_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o his_o wing_n thou_o shall_v be_v safe_a satan_n can_v tempt_v long_o than_o god_n shall_v give_v he_o leave_v and_o he_o will_v never_o suffer_v thou_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o measure_n but_o will_v give_v a_o good_a issue_n unto_o the_o tentation_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 10_o 13._o thou_o be_v call_v 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spiritual_a good_a why_o shall_v thou_o be_v dismay_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thou_o 34.22_o psal_n 31.24_o &_o 27.14_o psal_n 34.22_o the_o lord_n redeem_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o servant_n and_o none_o of_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o shall_v be_v desolate_a four_o he_o must_v exercise_v himself_o in_o welldoing_a harbour_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n nourish_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v zealous_a and_o diligent_a in_o prayer_n read_v and_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n cheerful_a and_o industrious_a in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o honest_a call_n for_o idleness_n and_o deject_a lumpishness_n and_o excessive_a fear_n prepare_v for_o all_o temptation_n but_o serious_a and_o good_a employment_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n to_o prevent_v or_o divert_v they_o in_o this_o case_n constant_a proceed_n in_o a_o course_n of_o godliness_n and_o continual_a exercise_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n in_o that_o which_o 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doubt_v deiectednesse_n and_o carnal_a excessive_a fear_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o snare_n of_o satan_n acquaint_v i_o with_o his_o method_n in_o tempt_a and_o how_o i_o may_v prevent_v he_o and_o strengthen_v i_o in_o the_o combat_n that_o i_o never_o faint_a nor_o break_v off_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n through_o unbelief_n i_o be_o purpose_v through_o thy_o grace_n to_o cast_v my_o soul_n upon_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n to_o seek_v thy_o face_n continual_o to_o wait_v upon_o thou_o in_o thy_o ordinance_n and_o to_o exercise_v myself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o a_o honest_a call_n if_o satan_n tempt_v to_o distrust_v raise_v fear_n seek_v to_o discourage_v my_o soul_n or_o break_v off_o my_o prayer_n by_o his_o hellish_a suggestion_n i_o will_v strive_v to_o maintain_v my_o faith_n lay_v fast_o hold_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n stop_v my_o ear_n against_o scruple_n and_o doubt_n take_v great_a courage_n to_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n believe_v the_o acceptance_n of_o my_o willing_a though_o weak_a service_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o devil_n shall_v seek_v to_o oppose_v or_o hinder_v my_o comfort_n courage_n or_o constancy_n so_o much_o the_o more_o will_v i_o stir_v up_o myself_o to_o go_v forward_o and_o continue_v therein_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v a_o sigh_n or_o groan_n bottle_n up_o a_o tear_n and_o gracious_o accept_v poor_a and_o mean_a service_n from_o a_o sick_a child_n i_o perceive_v the_o main_a scope_n of_o satan_n in_o suggest_v hellish_a temptation_n be_v to_o drive_v i_o into_o despair_n disquiet_v the_o soul_n with_o fear_n cast_v i_o into_o deep_a unprofitable_a sorrow_n and_o discourage_v in_o every_o holy_a duty_n that_o i_o may_v altogether_o neglect_v it_o or_o with_o great_a heartlesnesse_n go_v about_o it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v unprofitable_a shall_v never_o be_v accept_v and_o i_o shall_v then_o prevent_v satan_n and_o put_v he_o to_o flight_n when_o i_o take_v 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will_v the_o lord_n wait_v that_o he_o may_v be_v gracious_a unto_o you_o and_o therefore_o will_v he_o be_v exâ—lted_v that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o you_o the_o lord_n have_v command_v we_o to_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o calamity_n and_o sorrow_n 2.4_o hab._n 2.4_o the_o just_a shalâ—_n live_v by_o faith_n it_o be_v the_o ve_fw-la y_fw-fr scope_n of_o this_o text_n to_o teach_v this_o one_o po_fw-la nt_v of_o doctrine_n to_o the_o jew_n when_o they_o will_v be_v oppress_v by_o the_o babilonions_n viz_o that_o in_o great_a danger_n the_o only_a way_n be_v to_o stay_v ourselves_o and_o establish_v our_o heart_n by_o faith_n on_o god_n promise_n confidence_n in_o god_n do_v the_o more_o bind_v and_o oblige_v he_o 37.40_o psal_n 37.40_o as_o it_o be_v to_o do_v we_o good_a the_o lord_n shall_v help_v the_o righteous_a and_o deliver_v they_o he_o shall_v deliver_v they_o from_o the_o wicked_a and_o save_v they_o because_o they_o trust_v in_o he_o 26.3_o esay_n 26.3_o thou_o will_v keep_v he_o in_o perfect_a peace_n who_o mind_n be_v stay_v on_o thou_o because_o he_o have_v trust_v in_o thou_o i_o will_v sure_o deliver_v thou_o 39.18_o jer._n 39.18_o and_o thou_o shall_v not_o fall_v by_o the_o word_n but_o thy_o life_n shall_v be_v for_o a_o prey_n unto_o thou_o because_o thou_o have_v put_v thy_o trust_n in_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n if_o a_o friend_n â—_o lie_v and_o build_v up_o our_o faithful_a promise_n we_o take_v our_o sâ—ues_n boâ—nâ—_n not_o to_o frustrate_v his_o exp_a ctation_n in_o a_o â—ead_a lift_n 141.8_o psal_n 141.8_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o leaâ—e_n the_o soul_n destitute_a which_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o faithful_a have_v promise_v themselves_o help_v and_o confident_o beg_v aid_n because_o they_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o o_o god_n 57.1_o psal_n 57.1_o be_v mercâ—full_a unto_o i_o for_o my_o soul_n trust_v in_o thou_o yea_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n will_v i_o make_v my_o refuge_n 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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 56.4_o psal_n 49.5_o psal_n 56.4_o though_o the_o water_n thereof_o roar_v and_o be_v trouble_v though_o the_o mountain_n shake_v with_o the_o swell_a thereof_o wherefore_o shall_v i_o fear_v in_o the_o day_n of_o evil_a when_o the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o heel_n that_o be_v the_o wickedness_n my_o foot_n carry_v i_o to_o shall_v compass_v i_o about_o 8.21_o ezra_n 8.21_o for_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o god_n be_v upon_o all_o they_o for_o good_a that_o seek_v 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 the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n and_o my_o salvation_n 5._o psal_n 27.1_o 2_o 3._o psal_n 3_o 6._o psal_n 54.4_o 5._o who_o shall_v i_o fear_v the_o lord_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o life_n of_o who_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a though_o a_o host_n shall_v encamp_v against_o i_o my_o heart_n shall_v not_o fear_v behold_v god_n be_v my_o helper_n 7._o psal_n 118.7_o psal_n 46.5_o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o that_o uphold_v my_o soul_n he_o shall_v reward_v evil_a unto_o my_o enemy_n cut_v they_o off_o in_o thy_o truth_n but_o for_o support_v in_o this_o case_n faith_n turn_v itself_o to_o meditate_v on_o god_n truth_n which_o never_o fail_v his_o might_n which_o can_v be_v resist_v his_o wisdom_n which_o ever_o effect_v his_o own_o work_n by_o mean_n best_o approve_a 7._o psal_n 116.5_o 7._o in_o his_o counsel_n in_o the_o fit_a season_n and_o his_o tender_a compassion_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o succour_v they_o that_o be_v bring_v low_o 22.4_o psal_n 22.4_o again_o it_o look_v to_o the_o manner_n of_o god_n deal_n and_o to_o the_o usual_a course_n which_o he_o have_v hold_v with_o his_o servant_n in_o all_o age_n past_a 5.6_o ex._n 3.8_o &_o 5.6_o which_o be_v to_o grant_v deliverance_n when_o the_o affliction_n of_o his_o servant_n be_v increase_v and_o send_v help_v when_o to_o sense_n and_o reason_n it_o be_v further_a off_o 18.4_o ezek._n 18.4_o for_o every_o soul_n be_v the_o lord_n as_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o father_n so_o also_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o son_n and_o what_o favour_n he_o have_v show_v unto_o any_o one_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o every_o one_o that_o seek_v he_o diligent_o if_o it_o may_v be_v for_o their_o good_a it_o be_v also_o confirm_v by_o the_o experience_n of_o god_n deal_v with_o we_o in_o former_a time_n of_o distress_n and_o danger_n 22.9_o psal_n 22.9_o thou_o be_v he_o that_o take_v i_o out_o of_o the_o womb_n thou_o do_v make_v i_o hope_n when_o i_o be_v upon_o my_o mother_n breast_n i_o be_v cast_v upon_o thou_o from_o the_o womb_n 4.18_o psal_n 71.17_o 2._o tim_n 4.18_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n from_o my_o mother_n belly_n o_o god_n thou_o have_v teach_v i_o from_o my_o youth_n &_o hitherunto_o have_v i_o declare_v thy_o wondrous_a work_n for_o former_a mercy_n be_v as_o bill_n obligatorie_n under_o his_o hand_n to_o assure_v of_o future_a good_a thing_n as_o they_o shall_v be_v needful_a that_o which_o god_n have_v once_o do_v for_o we_o in_o sustain_v quicken_a quiet_v our_o spirit_n with_o peace_n which_o pass_v understanding_n keep_v our_o heart_n that_o he_o will_v do_v every_o day_n unto_o we_o if_o we_o enforce_v ourselves_o towards_o he_o moreover_o a_o good_a heart_n will_v not_o cease_v to_o accuse_v check_n and_o condemn_v itself_o for_o the_o infidelity_n distrust_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n that_o it_o espi_v to_o incite_v stir_v up_o and_o call_v upon_o itself_o more_o confident_o to_o wait_v and_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o bitterness_n of_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o sue_v unto_o he_o for_o more_o strength_n from_o above_o 11._o psal_n 42.5_o 11._o why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n why_o be_v thou_o disquiet_v within_o i_o hope_v in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o for_o the_o help_n of_o his_o countenance_n o_o god_n my_o soul_n be_v cast_v down_o within_o i_o nine_o faith_n believe_v one_o contrary_a in_o another_o act._n 9_o act._n and_o out_o of_o deep_a distress_n gather_v assurance_n of_o sweet_a deliverance_n for_o the_o lord_n shall_v judge_v his_o people_n 10._o deut._n 32.36_o 2._o king_n 14.26_o psal_n 9.9_o &_o 10._o and_o repent_v himself_o for_o his_o servant_n when_o he_o see_v that_o their_o power_n be_v go_v and_o there_o be_v none_o shut_v up_o or_o leave_v the_o lord_n will_v be_v a_o refuge_n for_o the_o oppress_a a_o refuge_n in_o time_n or_o due_a time_n of_o trouble_n man_n extremity_n be_v god_n opportunity_n deep_a misery_n be_v the_o fit_a season_n for_o deliverance_n man_n often_o like_a to_o swallow_n will_v be_v with_o we_o in_o summer_n but_o leave_v we_o in_o winter_n the_o devil_n when_o he_o have_v draw_v his_o into_o the_o briar_n will_v give_v they_o leave_v to_o look_v for_o themselves_o but_o god_n have_v ever_o stand_v near_a to_o he_o when_o their_o exigence_n have_v be_v great_a the_o experience_n of_o misery_n &_o calamity_n be_v make_v the_o sure_a ground_n of_o such_o joyful_a hope_n as_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v 6.22_o psal_n 20.1_o exod._n 14_o 22._o dan._n 6.22_o the_o great_a sorrow_n the_o people_n of_o god_n suffer_v the_o more_o undoubted_a experience_n they_o have_v of_o divine_a truth_n contain_v in_o mosaical_a threaten_n the_o more_o undoubted_a the_o experience_n of_o their_o truth_n upon_o consciousness_n of_o their_o own_o transgression_n the_o great_a motive_n they_o have_v upon_o hearty_a and_o sincere_a repentance_n to_o apprehend_v the_o stability_n of_o his_o sweet_a promise_n for_o their_o good_a no_o depression_n of_o this_o people_n but_o serve_v as_o a_o countersway_n to_o hasten_v intend_v or_o enlarge_v the_o measure_n of_o their_o wont_a exaltation_n so_o long_o as_o they_o right_o weigh_v all_o their_o action_n and_o proceed_n in_o moses_n balance_n and_o compare_v their_o permanent_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n pass_v with_o their_o wont_a delight_n in_o their_o permanent_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n past_a with_o their_o wont_a delight_n in_o transient_a pleasure_n 14._o jer._n 30.13_o 14._o this_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v strike_v jacob_n with_o the_o wound_n of_o a_o enemy_n and_o with_o a_o sharp_a chastisement_n for_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o iniquity_n be_v propound_v as_o a_o argument_n of_o consolation_n for_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v kill_v they_o must_v believe_v he_o will_v make_v alive_a again_o the_o present_a wound_n inflict_v contrary_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o politic_a defence_n be_v the_o best_a pledge_n of_o their_o future_a health_n beyond_o all_o hope_n of_o state-surgeon_n and_o when_o jeremy_n more_o admire_v then_o disinherit_v god_n mercy_n in_o tender_v the_o purchase_n of_o his_o kinsman_n field_n to_o
disquietness_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o trouble_v of_o my_o flesh_n arise_v from_o my_o sin_n 5.15_o psal_n 38.18_o hosea_n 5.15_o i_o will_v therefore_o declare_v my_o iniquity_n i_o will_v be_v sorry_a fâ—r_n my_o sin_n i_o will_v acknowledge_v my_o selâ—e_n guilty_a before_o the_o lord_n 40.12_o psal_n 40.12_o for_o innumerable_a evil_n have_v compass_v i_o about_o my_o iniquity_n have_v take_v hold_n upon_o i_o so_o that_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o look_v up_o they_o be_v more_o than_o the_o hair_n of_o my_o head_n therefore_o my_o heart_n fail_v the_o i_o 17._o lam._n 3.42_o â—_o sam._n 24.10_o 17._o i_o have_v sin_v and_o rebel_v and_o thou_o have_v not_o spare_v loe_o i_o have_v sin_v i_o hauâ—_n do_v wicked_o i_o have_v sin_v great_o i_o have_v do_v very_o foolish_o behold_v 42.6_o job_n 40_o 4._o job_n 42.6_o i_o be_o vile_a what_o shall_v i_o answer_v thou_o i_o will_v lay_v my_o hand_n upon_o my_o mouth_n i_o abhor_v myself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n three_o take_v up_o our_o â—_z for_o halt_n through_o unbelieve_n and_o call_v upon_o they_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o divine_a aid_n 49.5_o psal_n 49.5_o assistance_n and_o deliverance_n wherefore_o shall_v i_o fear_v in_o the_o day_n of_o evil_a when_o the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o he_o les_fw-fr shall_v compass_v i_o about_o when_o the_o mighty_a man_n do_v boast_v himself_o in_o mischief_n 52.1_o psal_n 52.1_o the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v at_o all_o time_n 54.4_o psal_n 35_o 27._o psal_n 54.4_o he_o will_v not_o forsake_v his_o saint_n although_o they_o be_v afflict_v for_o a_o season_n god_n be_v my_o refuge_n who_o have_v pleasure_n in_o the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o sâ—ruant_n and_o will_v draw_v near_o for_o my_o deliverance_n and_o makâ—_n hâ—ste_v for_o my_o help_n when_o sorrow_n environ_v on_o every_o side_n when_o all_o succour_n fail_v 22.11.19_o psal_n 22.11.19_o he_o care_v for_o my_o soul_n when_o my_o spirit_n be_v contrite_a and_o my_o heart_n within_o i_o desolate_a he_o be_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n to_o sustain_v 18._o psal_n 34.18_o psal_n 55.27_o 18._o yea_o to_o save_v my_o soul_n he_o will_v hide_v his_o mercifull-saint_n until_o the_o calamity_n be_v overpa_v i_o be_o poor_a and_o needy_a 40.17_o psal_n 40.17_o yet_o the_o lord_n think_v on_o i_o i_o be_o sink_v deep_a into_o the_o mire_n and_o clay_n but_o his_o hand_n shall_v pluck_v i_o up_o he_o will_v set_v i_o beâ—ore_o his_o face_n for_o ever_o marvelous_a thing_n have_v he_o wrought_v for_o his_o people_n in_o former_a time_n heâ—_n turn_v the_o sea_n into_o dry_a land_n 15._o psal_n 6â—_n 6_o psal_n 77.14_o 15._o and_o make_v way_n for_o they_o through_o the_o midst_n thereof_o he_o lead_v they_o through_o fire_n and_o water_n and_o by_o a_o stretch_a out_o arm_v bring_v thâ—m_n into_o a_o wealthy_a place_n 1.12_o psal_n 66.11_o 12._o hab._n 1.12_o be_v not_o our_o god_n from_o everlasting_a the_o holy_a one_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o his_o power_n be_v infinite_a his_o goodness_n incomprehensible_a his_o love_n as_o great_a towards_o his_o saint_n now_o as_o ever_o heretofore_o he_o will_v send_v down_o from_o heaven_n to_o save_v i_o he_o will_v deliver_v i_o out_o of_o many_o water_n 57.3_o psal_n 57.3_o when_o i_o be_o hem_v in_o on_o every_o side_n the_o lord_n will_v provide_v some_o way_n for_o my_o escape_n for_o he_o can_v do_v more_o than_o i_o be_o able_a to_o conceive_v or_o think_v 71.20_o psal_n 71.20_o thou_o who_o have_v show_v i_o great_a and_o sore_a trouble_n shall_v quicken_v i_o again_o and_o shall_v bring_v i_o up_o again_o from_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o earth_n when_o i_o be_v enclose_v in_o the_o womb_n my_o distress_n and_o danger_n be_v great_a my_o strength_n weak_a my_o condition_n hopeless_a 10._o psal_n 22.9_o 10._o nevertheless_o i_o be_v save_v by_o thy_o power_n and_o by_o thy_o providence_n be_v bring_v alive_a into_o this_o world_n and_o shall_v i_o now_o doubt_v of_o thy_o help_n and_o mercy_n because_o in_o likelihood_n i_o can_v see_v they_o my_o flesh_n and_o my_o heart_n fail_v 26_o psal_n 7â—_n 26_o but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o the_o depth_n of_o misery_n be_v the_o lord_n fit_a season_n to_o rescue_v his_o afflict_a one_o merciless_a man_n will_v show_v compassion_n in_o great_a extremity_n and_o shall_v not_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n extend_v his_o favour_n to_o i_o when_o i_o be_o reâ—die_a to_o perish_v 85.9_o psal_n 85.9_o sure_o his_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o fourâ—hly_o importune_v the_o lord_n and_o direct_v thy_o supplication_n before_o he_o 55.16_o psal_n 86.7_o psal_n 55.16_o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o thou_o for_o thou_o will_v answer_v i_o hear_v i_o speedy_o o_o lord_n my_o spirit_n fail_v hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o lest_o i_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n 8._o psal_n 143_o 7_o 8._o cause_v i_o to_o hear_v thy_o love_a kindness_n in_o the_o morning_n 3._o psal_n 55.1_o 2_o 3._o for_o in_o thou_o do_v i_o trust_v deliver_v i_o from_o my_o enemy_n i_o fly_v unto_o thou_o to_o hide_v i_o lord_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o look_v upon_o the_o misery_n of_o thy_o servant_n 35.17_o psal_n 35.17_o and_o keep_v silence_n rescue_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o adversary_n my_o darling_n from_o the_o lion_n withhold_v not_o thou_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n from_o i_o 16._o psal_n 40_o 11._o verse_n 13._o psal_n 86.14_o 15_o 16._o o_o lord_n let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o thy_o truth_n continual_o preserve_v i_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n make_v haste_n to_o help_v i_o o_o god_n the_o proud_a be_v risâ—n_v against_o i_o and_o the_o assembly_n of_o violent_a man_n have_v seek_v â—fter_o my_o soul_n and_o have_v not_o set_v thou_o before_o they_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o god_n full_a of_o compassion_n and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n and_o truth_n o_o turn_n unto_o i_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o give_v thy_o strength_n unto_o thy_o servant_n and_o save_v the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n how_o long_a lord_n 89.46_o psal_n 89.46_o will_v thou_o hide_v thyself_o for_o ever_o shall_v thy_o wrath_n burn_v like_o fire_n remember_v thy_o former_a love_a kindness_n which_o have_v be_v of_o old_a remember_v that_o i_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o that_o my_o day_n pass_v away_o like_o a_o shadow_n remember_v the_o reproach_n of_o thy_o servant_n wherewith_o i_o be_o reproach_v of_o they_o that_o dwell_v round_o about_o wherewith_o the_o ungodly_a and_o profane_a have_v reproach_v thy_o pure_a religion_n and_o blaspheme_v thy_o holy_a name_n lord_n look_v upon_o my_o affliction_n and_o my_o tear_n for_o i_o be_o bring_v very_o low_o five_o quicken_v thy_o resolution_n to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n at_o all_o time_n even_o when_o all_o other_o refuge_n fail_v and_o none_o show_v himself_o for_o thy_o help_n 4._o psal_n 56.3_o 4._o what_o time_n i_o be_o in_o trouble_n i_o will_v trust_v in_o god_n for_o he_o shall_v redeem_v my_o soul_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 12.1_o dan._n 12.1_o who_o will_v send_v deliverance_n to_o his_o people_n in_o the_o low_a extremity_n and_o vouchsafe_v mercy_n to_o his_o choose_a above_o all_o they_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o 57_o psal_n 55.19_o lam._n 3.55_o 56_o 57_o in_o most_o convenient_a season_n i_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o calamity_n and_o my_o prayer_n enter_v into_o his_o ear_n therefore_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o he_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v lord_n i_o will_v wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n establish_v my_o heart_n in_o thy_o truth_n that_o i_o be_v not_o move_v chap._n viii_o what_o it_o be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o promise_n of_o earthly_a blessing_n temporal_a prosperity_n and_o good_a success_n in_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o go_v about_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n know_v that_o earthly_a blessing_n be_v so_o necessary_a for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o this_o life_n that_o we_o can_v be_v without_o they_o blessing_n god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o earthly_a blessing_n have_v of_o his_o infinite_a bounty_n and_o free_a grace_n undertake_v &_o promise_v to_o make_v competent_a provision_n for_o his_o child_n that_o be_v free_v from_o the_o care_n and_o trouble_n of_o these_o thing_n below_o they_o may_v with_o great_a freedom_n attend_v upon_o his_o service_n and_o with_o more_o chearefulnes_n run_v the_o race_n of_o christianity_n o_o fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n 10._o psal_n 34_o 9_o 10._o for_o
first_o and_o not_o undertake_v any_o thing_n till_o he_o see_v god_n witness_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o spirit_n that_o he_o will_v be_v with_o he_o to_o bless_v he_o which_o he_o can_v hope_v for_o if_o the_o mean_v use_v to_o compass_n and_o secure_v any_o blessing_n or_o good_a thing_n be_v indirect_a and_o sinful_a nay_o to_o hope_v for_o bless_a and_o good_a success_n in_o any_o evil_a course_n be_v palpable_a and_o gross_a idolatry_n what_o be_v it_o but_o real_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o devil_n who_o direction_n thou_o follow_v for_o advantage_n to_o be_v the_o governor_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o disposer_n of_o earthly_a thing_n then_o which_o nothing_o be_v more_o opposite_a to_o lively_a faith_n faith_n speak_v on_o this_o wise_a 16.8_o prou._n 16.8_o better_a be_v a_o little_a wrth_n righteousness_n then_o great_a revenue_n without_o right_n more_o comfortable_a in_o respect_n of_o inward_a peace_n the_o present_a use_n of_o this_o life_n and_o continuance_n which_o make_v the_o believer_n consult_v what_o be_v just_a not_o what_o be_v gainful_a or_o profitable_a what_o may_v be_v compass_v by_o honest_a course_n not_o what_o may_v be_v gain_v by_o fraud_n deceit_n cozenage_n or_o other_o carnal_a deal_n again_o faith_n take_v direction_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n in_o all_o business_n be_v assure_v that_o his_o counsel_n only_o be_v firm_a and_o stable_a and_o that_o course_n prosperous_a which_o be_v consonant_n to_o his_o reveal_v will_n 33.10_o prou._n 19.21_o psal_n 33.10_o there_o be_v many_o device_n in_o a_o man_n heart_n nevertheless_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o shall_v stand_v the_o lord_n bring_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o heathen_a to_o naught_o he_o make_v the_o device_n of_o the_o people_n of_o none_o effect_n the_o counsel_n of_o the_o lord_n stand_v for_o ever_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o heart_n to_o all_o generation_n carnal_a policy_n be_v disappoint_v and_o counsel_n break_v but_o the_o direction_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v prosper_v second_o faith_n be_v painful_a provident_a and_o frugal_a though_o not_o distrustful_a pinch_a or_o niggardly_a it_o shake_v off_o idleness_n observe_v god_n providence_n take_v the_o opportunity_n husband_n thrifty_o what_o he_o bestow_v and_o order_v all_o affair_n with_o discretion_n he_o that_o rest_v most_o confident_a upon_o god_n blessing_n for_o all_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n will_v be_v most_o diligent_a to_o seek_v they_o by_o lawful_a mean_n and_o careful_a to_o preserve_v what_o the_o bountiful_a hand_n of_o god_n shall_v minister_v unto_o he_o he_o that_o be_v silent_a expect_v god_n help_v when_o mean_n fail_v can_v sit_v still_o when_o mean_n be_v at_o hand_n nor_o lavish_a indiscreet_o when_o his_o cup_n run_v over_o labour_n and_o providence_n be_v impose_v of_o god_n whereunto_o faith_n do_v as_o free_o submit_v itself_o even_o when_o god_n blessing_n do_v slow_a in_o abundant_o as_o it_o do_v hearty_o wish_v and_o expect_v supply_n from_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o need_n three_o it_o make_v inquiry_n into_o the_o heart_n turn_v fâ—om_o evil_a and_o seek_v the_o face_n of_o god_n earnest_o confidence_n in_o god_n breed_v suspicion_n of_o ourselves_o lest_o any_o sin_n shall_v harbour_n secret_o in_o our_o bosom_n or_o corruption_n get_v â—ead_a to_o hinder_v prosperity_n special_o if_o god_n bless_v we_o not_o accord_v to_o promise_v the_o first_o work_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o ransicke_a and_o fan_v the_o soul_n narrow_o to_o find_v out_o and_o remove_v whatsoever_o do_v offend_v i_o think_v on_o my_o way_n 67._o psal_n 119.59_o verse_n 67._o and_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n before_o i_o be_v afflict_v i_o go_v astray_o but_o now_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o word_n 23._o job_n 22.21_o 22_o 23._o the_o counsel_n of_o elephaz_n to_o job_n be_v good_a if_o he_o have_v right_o apply_v it_o acquaint_v now_o thyself_o with_o he_o and_o be_v at_o peace_n thereby_o good_a shall_v come_v unto_o thou_o receive_v i_o pray_v thou_o the_o law_n from_o his_o mouth_n and_o lay_v up_o his_o word_n in_o thy_o heart_n if_o thou_o return_v to_o the_o almighty_a thou_o shall_v be_v build_v up_o thou_o shall_v put_v away_o iniquity_n far_o from_o thy_o tabernacle_n this_o sound_a advice_n faith_n dige_v and_o with_o much_o seriousness_n do_v early_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n seek_v the_o lord_n exercise_v itself_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n labour_v the_o reformation_n of_o what_o be_v amiss_o and_o compose_v itself_o whole_o to_o the_o prescript_n â—ule_n of_o his_o word_n by_o faith_n we_o know_v 4.8.10_o james_n 4.8.10_o god_n will_v draw_v nigh_o to_o we_o if_o we_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o he_o will_v lift_v we_o up_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o god_n lift_v we_o up_o it_o shall_v go_v well_o if_o he_o be_v with_o we_o we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o which_o may_v be_v for_o our_o good_a this_o be_v the_o way_n of_o faith_n which_o cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o seek_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n as_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o fulfil_v they_o four_o it_o stir_v up_o to_o pray_v without_o distrustful_a fruitless_a excessive_a care_n it_o commit_v the_o cause_n unto_o god_n 4.10_o job_n 5.8_o &_o 8.5_o 1._o chron._n 4.10_o and_o make_v supplication_n to_o the_o almighty_a oh_o that_o thou_o will_v bless_v i_o indeed_o and_o enlarge_v my_o coast_n and_o that_o thy_o hand_n may_v be_v with_o i_o and_o that_o thou_o will_v keep_v i_o from_o evil_a that_o it_o may_v not_o grieve_v i_o if_o god_n will_v be_v with_o i_o 21._o gen._n 28.20_o 21._o and_o will_v keep_v i_o in_o this_o way_n that_o i_o go_v and_o will_v give_v i_o bread_n to_o eat_v and_o raiment_n to_o put_v on_o so_o that_o i_o come_v again_o to_o my_o father_n house_n in_o peace_n then_o shall_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o god_n it_o be_v the_o exhortation_n of_o paul_n be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o 4.6_o phil._n 4.6_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n now_o faith_n turn_v precept_n into_o prayer_n and_o make_v request_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n what_o god_n require_v that_o faith_n petition_v for_o and_o in_o such_o manner_n five_o it_o see_v riches_n in_o god_n submit_v to_o his_o wisdom_n rest_v in_o his_o love_n and_o so_o maintain_v a_o christian_a in_o some_o measure_n of_o contentment_n by_o faith_n we_o so_o embrace_v the_o lord_n as_o that_o in_o he_o we_o seek_v and_o see_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o possess_v he_o as_o the_o portion_n of_o ouâ—_n lot_n and_o inheritance_n who_o will_v keep_v back_o nothing_o from_o uâ—_n but_o what_o be_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a it_o lean_v upon_o the_o everlasting_a providence_n of_o god_n and_o promise_v present_a succour_n and_o supply_v fâ—om_fw-mi he_o as_o in_o wisdom_n he_o know_v best_o and_o of_o grace_n hâ—th_v promise_v 23._o psal_n 16.8_o psal_n 73_o 23._o i_o have_v sâ—t_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o i_o that_o be_v i_o constant_o lean_a upon_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n and_o be_o fasten_v to_o his_o providence_n be_v confident_a that_o when_o necessity_n do_v urge_v he_o will_v be_v aâ—_n hand_n to_o sustain_v my_o soul_n to_o minister_v unto_o my_o necessity_n powerful_o to_o assist_v and_o comfort_v six_o in_o prosperity_n it_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o holy_a temper_n and_o disposition_n scil_n in_o humility_n and_o meâ—knesse_n free_a from_o carnal_a confidence_n and_o pride_n and_o in_o tenderness_n and_o compassion_n towards_o they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n special_o the_o church_n if_o she_o be_v in_o heaviness_n for_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n embrace_v by_o faith_n set_v a_o impression_n upon_o the_o soul_n answerable_a to_o those_o property_n in_o he_o from_o whence_o they_o flow_v what_o he_o give_v in_o grace_n do_v work_v the_o heart_n to_o humility_n and_o tender_a commiseration_n 62.11_o psal_n 62.11_o faith_n have_v learn_v that_o power_n be_v oâ—_n god_n and_o that_o all_o his_o gift_n be_v free_o bestow_v of_o mercy_n without_o desert_n 86.2_o psal_n 86.2_o but_o mercy_n receive_v do_v both_o humble_a and_o mollify_v the_o heart_n the_o godly_a man_n have_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o grace_n from_o god_n be_v again_o holy_a pious_a kinâ—_n and_o merciful_a to_o other_o it_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n 7_o deut._n â—5_n 7_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v strong_a thy_o heart_n nor_o shut_v up_o the_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n from_o thy_o needy_a brother_n but_o evermore_o the_o frame_n of_o a_o believe_a heart_n be_v correspondent_a to_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n for_o faith_n set_v the_o stamp_n and_o image_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o soul_n moreover_o
his_o salvation_n and_o look_v unto_o christ_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o have_v receive_v commandment_n of_o the_o father_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o only_o â—all_n we_o and_o bring_v uâ—_n into_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n but_o also_o raise_v we_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n who_o be_v that_o great_a god_n and_o saviour_n who_o will_v keep_v his_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n thou_z s_z matter_n may_v be_v exemplify_v in_o some_o particular_a drink_v how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v scil_n how_o we_o be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v first_o by_o faith_n we_o leanne_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o have_v son-like_a interest_n â—nd_v title_n unto_o the_o creature_n what_o creature_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o our_o use_n and_o how_o each_o man_n must_v sanctify_v they_o unto_o himself_o by_o a_o reverend_a and_o holy_a use_n as_o that_o the_o person_n must_v be_v in_o covenant_n 3.12_o 1._o tim._n 4.5_o titusâ—_n â—_z 16_o 2._o thess_n 3.12_o rest_v upon_o christ_n for_o salvation_n and_o give_v himself_o unto_o the_o study_n and_o sincere_a unpartial_a practice_n of_o holiness_n the_o food_n must_v be_v lawful_o get_v provide_v with_o wise_a respect_n of_o our_o place_n and_o mâ—anes_n without_o distract_n care_n or_o exquisite_a curiosity_n &_o niceness_n receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n as_o from_o god_n hanâ—_n and_o use_v as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n for_o such_o end_n and_o purpose_n as_o he_o have_v appoint_v second_o it_o receive_v they_o not_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o forecast_n labour_n or_o desert_n but_o as_o gift_n of_o god_n bounty_n yea_o 25_o psal_n 104.21_o &_o 145.15_o psal_n 23.5_o hosea_n 2_o 18_o 19_o ezek._n 37.24_o 25_o as_o gift_n of_o the_o gracious_a covenant_n proceed_v from_o the_o free_a love_n of_o god_n for_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n god_n promise_v not_o only_o to_o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o forgive_v our_o sin_n but_o also_o to_o confer_v temporal_a blessing_n as_o they_o shall_v be_v serviceable_a to_o we_o in_o our_o journey_n towards_o heaven_n man_n that_o make_v a_o great_a purchase_n desire_v to_o have_v some_o part_n in_o present_a possession_n and_o our_o gracious_a god_n make_v promise_n of_o eternâ—ll_a happiness_n do_v give_v earthly_a blessing_n in_o hand_n as_o pertain_v to_o that_o heavenly_a possession_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v hereafter_o now_o as_o god_n give_v temporal_a thing_n to_o his_o people_n in_o covenant_n so_o do_v faith_n receive_v they_o as_o â—_z of_o special_a goodwill_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 2.8_o heb._n 1.2_o &_o 2.8_o in_o and_o through_o who_o of_o free_a grace_n son-like_a right_n and_o tiâ—le_a to_o the_o creature_n be_v restore_v which_o by_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n be_v forfeit_v and_o these_o consideration_n strike_v the_o heart_n with_o reverence_n inflame_v it_o with_o love_n and_o raise_v a_o holy_a regard_n and_o care_v not_o to_o abuse_v this_o grant_n of_o mercy_n breed_v a_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o any_o mercy_n 32.10_o gen._n 32.10_o admiration_n of_o god_n provision_n and_o contentation_n with_o the_o least_o blessing_n of_o god_n three_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v teach_v that_o man_n live_v not_o by_o bread_n only_o 4.4_o deut_n 8.3_o math._n 4.4_o but_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o own_o ordinance_n it_o be_v not_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o simple_o to_o nourish_v if_o god_n blessing_n be_v not_o upon_o it_o 104.15_o psal_n 104.15_o it_o can_v afford_v no_o refresh_n bread_n strengthen_v wine_n comfort_v the_o heart_n by_o his_o ordinance_n and_o application_n of_o they_o to_o that_o use_n but_o the_o blessing_n be_v not_o in_o the_o creature_n it_o come_v from_o above_o bread_n nourish_v when_o it_o be_v god_n hand_n or_o mean_n to_o confer_v strength_n and_o vigour_n but_o if_o he_o pluck_v away_o his_o hand_n it_o be_v but_o a_o deaf_a nut_n thou_o may_v eat_v and_o not_o be_v fill_v 106.15_o hosea_n 4.10_o hag._n 1.5_o 6._o mich._n 6.14_o 15._o psal_n 106.15_o drink_v be_v and_o not_o satisfy_v thus_o it_o be_v note_v of_o the_o israelite_n the_o lord_n feed_v they_o with_o manna_n but_o send_v leanness_n into_o their_o soul_n this_o persuasion_n sink_v deep_a into_o the_o believe_a heart_n take_v it_o off_o the_o creature_n and_o lift_v it_o unto_o the_o lord_n in_o earnest_n and_o pertinent_a prayer_n that_o he_o will_v of_o his_o grace_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o 4.4_o 1._o tim._n 4.4_o as_o leave_v to_o use_v his_o creature_n so_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o that_o the_o food_n we_o receive_v may_v do_v we_o good_a we_o feel_v the_o nourish_a virtue_n thereof_o and_o that_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o the_o creature_n when_o they_o be_v set_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v no_o less_o earnest_a then_o for_o the_o mercy_n themselves_o if_o want_v for_o there_o be_v no_o more_o possibility_n in_o meat_n of_o itself_o to_o nourish_v without_o god_n blessing_n than_o it_o be_v for_o man_n to_o live_v without_o meat_n four_o it_o teach_v to_o be_v heavenly-minded_n labour_v to_o taste_v god_n goodness_n and_o feel_v his_o gracious_a presence_n with_o our_o spirit_n at_o our_o sweet_a feast_n 2.9_o beza_n annot_v mayor_n in_o 1._o tim._n 4.5_o hosea_n 2.9_o and_o this_o be_v the_o best_a sauce_n to_o all_o meat_n which_o give_v they_o the_o dainty_a relish_n when_o we_o sit_v down_o to_o meat_n we_o come_v to_o a_o lively_a sermon_n of_o god_n bounty_n and_o love_n for_o the_o bread_n we_o feed_v upon_o be_v not_o we_o but_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o provision_n be_v gift_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n ibid._n caluin_n in_o psal_n 8_o verse_n 8._o moller_n ibid._n and_o the_o more_o sensible_a the_o creature_n be_v the_o 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righteous_a judgement_n three_o it_o stir_v up_o earnest_a constant_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n to_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o law_n uphold_v establish_v and_o confirm_v faith_n lean_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o cry_v unto_o he_o for_o help_v know_v that_o we_o have_v no_o strength_n of_o ourselves_o 5._o psal_n 119.18_o verse_n 5._o open_v thou_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v the_o wondrous_a thing_n out_o of_o thy_o law_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v direct_v to_o keep_v thy_o statute_n 10._o verse_n 10._o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o 19_o verse_n 28._o psal_n 17.5_o 1._o chron._n 29.18_o 19_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n my_o soul_n melt_v for_o heaviness_n strengthen_v thou_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n hold_v up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o eight_o it_o do_v confirm_v in_o obedience_n and_o prick_v forward_o therein_o though_o it_o be_v in_o manifold_a and_o bitter_a persecution_n it_o put_v into_o we_o both_o courage_n and_o constancy_n to_o sight_n against_o the_o strong_a lust_n and_o set_v upon_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o most_o difficult_a duty_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n from_o the_o world_n or_o the_o devil_n yea_o though_o we_o have_v be_v foil_v or_o take_v the_o repulse_n he_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o subdue_a of_o the_o most_o headstrong_a passion_n who_o rest_v upon_o god_n for_o power_n and_o ability_n nor_o be_v dismay_v because_o once_o he_o have_v receive_v a_o foil_n who_o depend_v upon_o god_n for_o strength_n to_o recover_v nor_o dread_v the_o might_n of_o his_o great_a adversary_n who_o know_v that_o god_n will_v be_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o sustain_v and_o strengthen_v he_o nor_o start_v aside_o in_o the_o most_o difficult_a duty_n who_o heart_n be_v fast_o link_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o grace_n to_o be_v enable_v unto_o whatsoever_o he_o be_v please_v to_o call_v he_o 15._o heb._n 11.9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o 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therefore_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v therefore_o have_v i_o set_v my_o face_n like_o flint_n and_o i_o know_v that_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v 14._o heb._n 13.13_o 14._o let_v we_o go_v forth_o therefore_o unto_o he_o without_o the_o camp_n bear_v his_o reproach_n for_o here_o we_o have_v no_o continue_a city_n but_o we_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v by_o faith_n moses_n do_v choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n 26._o heb._n 11.25_o 26._o then_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n esteem_v the_o reproach_n of_o christ_n great_a riches_n than_o the_o treasure_n of_o egypt_n for_o he_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n but_o faith_n that_o continual_o drive_v forward_o to_o do_v good_a work_n do_v ever_o force_v the_o believer_n to_o deny_v himself_o and_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v not_o confound_v though_o a_o man_n be_v 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thou_o it_o it_o the_o willinge_a messenger_n to_o be_v send_v upon_o any_o business_n the_o trusty_a overseer_n of_o any_o labour_n the_o most_o free_a undergoer_n of_o any_o toil_n or_o pain_n 34.12_o â—_o chron._n 34.12_o you_o need_v not_o call_v he_o to_o reckon_v who_o account_v with_o faith_n nor_o haste_v he_o forward_o who_o move_v by_o faith_n nor_o chain_v he_o to_o his_o work_n who_o by_o faith_n undertake_v it_o 6.8_o eph._n 6.8_o for_o he_o be_v assure_v he_o do_v it_o unto_o god_n who_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o from_o who_o he_o must_v expect_v recompense_n if_o he_o walk_v cheerful_o and_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n when_o a_o man_n be_v persuade_v that_o his_o call_n be_v approve_v of_o god_n and_o profitable_a to_o
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into_o us._n and_o to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v possess_v the_o pearl_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o be_v season_v with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o grace_n thorough_o faith_n renounce_v all_o interest_n in_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n it_o earnest_o ponder_v and_o meditate_v upon_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n to_o work_v the_o heart_n to_o a_o holy_a esteem_n of_o the_o excellent_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n contain_v in_o it_o and_o to_o a_o gracious_a affectation_n to_o every_o duty_n therein_o require_v and_o it_o importune_v the_o lord_n by_o true_a prayer_n without_o hypocritical_a halt_n or_o start_v aside_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o keep_v we_o steadfast_a unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o his_o fear_n for_o by_o faith_n we_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o god_n but_o it_o be_v god_n that_o knit_v we_o unto_o himself_o 1.3.11_o jer._n 1.3.11_o as_o the_o girdle_n cleave_v to_o the_o loin_n of_o a_o man_n so_o have_v i_o tie_v unto_o i_o the_o whole_a house_n of_o israel_n that_o they_o may_v be_v my_o people_n five_o it_o quicken_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o his_o ordinance_n with_o diligence_n cheerfulness_n and_o best_a endeavour_n 4_o gen._n 4.4_o heb._n 11.4_o psal_n 4â—_n 4_o by_o faith_n abel_n bring_v of_o the_o firstling_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o of_o the_o fat_a thereof_o a_o offering_n to_o the_o lord_n by_o faith_n david_n go_v with_o the_o multitude_n unto_o the_o house_n of_o god_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o joy_n &_o praise_n faith_n can_v neither_o be_v cloy_v with_o god_n presence_n nor_o account_v any_o service_n too_o good_a for_o he_o the_o voice_n of_o faith_n be_v i_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n with_o the_o best_a member_n that_o i_o have_v how_o shall_v he_o be_v negligent_a in_o the_o use_n of_o any_o ordinance_n who_o see_v god_n in_o his_o whole_a worship_n and_o find_v comfort_n taste_v sweetness_n 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faith_n shall_v present_v their_o child_n unto_o baptism_n baptism_n parent_n shall_v in_o faith_n present_v their_o child_n to_o god_n in_o baptism_n what_o â—se_a christian_n shall_v mâ—ke_v of_o their_o baptism_n when_o they_o come_v to_o age_n and_o discretion_n and_o how_o we_o be_v to_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n in_o faith_n the_o dedication_n of_o a_o child_n to_o god_n be_v a_o work_n of_o singular_a and_o great_a importance_n one_o of_o the_o weighty_a service_n we_o can_v take_v in_o hand_n though_o we_o may_v fear_v it_o be_v consider_v of_o few_o for_o to_o say_v nothing_o of_o the_o ignorant_a and_o profane_a sort_n who_o savour_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o can_v have_v no_o reverend_a regard_n to_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n how_o many_o be_v
and_o rouse_v up_o ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o what_o can_v i_o desire_v more_o god_n the_o father_n have_v give_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n to_o be_v my_o saviour_n and_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o be_o betroth_v unto_o he_o a_o firm_a peace_n be_v conclude_v a_o everlasting_a inheritance_n be_v assure_v unto_o i_o i_o have_v a_o good_a legacy_n bequeath_v unto_o i_o in_o the_o promise_n whereunto_o i_o stick_v seal_v unto_o i_o in_o the_o sacrament_n which_o i_o may_v produce_v as_o a_o evidence_n to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o satan_n if_o he_o shall_v contend_v and_o seek_v to_o rob_v i_o of_o my_o privilege_n bestow_v of_o grace_n if_o i_o be_v hunger-starved_a in_o myself_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v true_a meat_n nourish_v i_o to_o life_n eternal_a if_o thirsty_a and_o destitute_a of_o the_o sap_n of_o grace_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v true_a drink_n nourish_v i_o to_o life_n eternal_a 6.65_o john_n 6.65_o and_o eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n he_o dwell_v in_o i_o and_o i_o in_o he_o thus_o we_o must_v quicken_v our_o heart_n to_o rejoice_v in_o belief_n of_o the_o promise_v make_v and_o seal_v wait_v upon_o god_n till_o he_o be_v please_v to_o give_v the_o sense_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o chap._n xii_o the_o faithful_a be_v bind_v and_o it_o be_v behooveful_a for_o they_o to_o believe_v the_o threaten_n god_n be_v aswell_o just_a as_o merciful_a faithful_a and_o true_a as_o well_o in_o his_o threat_n as_o in_o his_o promise_n and_o therefore_o equal_o to_o be_v believe_v in_o both_o so_o far_o as_o in_o his_o word_n he_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o both_o he_o who_o be_v certain_a of_o his_o salvation_n know_v assure_o he_o shall_v be_v damn_v if_o he_o shall_v go_v on_o in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o shall_v taste_v of_o much_o bitterness_n if_o he_o grow_v indulgent_a to_o his_o corruption_n it_o be_v as_o sure_a that_o god_n will_v condemn_v the_o wicked_a and_o impenitent_a as_o that_o he_o will_v 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judgement_n execute_v by_o man_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o god_n word_n and_o all_o israel_n shall_v hear_v and_o fear_v 10.7_o deut._n 13.11_o and_o 17.13_o and_o 19_o 26._o jer._n 10.7_o and_o shall_v do_v no_o more_o any_o such_o wickedness_n true_a faith_n than_o work_v a_o holy_a fear_n and_o reverend_a awe_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o judgement_n who_o will_v not_o fear_v thou_o o_o king_n of_o nation_n for_o to_o thou_o do_v it_o appertain_v 76.7_o psal_n 76.7_o thou_o even_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v and_o who_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o once_o thou_o be_v angry_a the_o godly_a man_n assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n will_v stand_v well_o with_o reverence_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o fear_v of_o temporal_a affliction_n spiritual_a desertion_n and_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n not_o
as_o a_o evil_a he_o shall_v fall_v into_o but_o which_o he_o shall_v escape_v by_o the_o constant_a study_n and_o practice_n of_o holiness_n for_o our_o assurance_n to_o escape_v damnation_n through_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 12.4.5_o phil._n 2.12_o math._n 10.28_o luke_n 12.4.5_o be_v no_o great_a than_o our_o care_n to_o avoid_v sin_n which_o lead_v thereunto_o work_v out_o your_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a fear_v not_o they_o which_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o rather_o fear_v he_o which_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o hell_n three_o it_o stir_v up_o continual_a watchfulness_n to_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v bâ—eed_v danger_n or_o procure_v god_n displeasure_n when_o sleepiness_n begin_v to_o come_v upon_o we_o faith_n iog_v our_o elbow_n and_o tell_v the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n with_o a_o whip_n to_o awaken_v us._n the_o approach_n of_o peril_n apprehend_v will_v rouse_v up_o the_o 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&_o weighty_a deal_n this_o faith_n shall_v uphold_v we_o in_o the_o quiet_a estate_n and_o most_o sweet_a peace_n such_o as_o all_o the_o carnal_a wisdom_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o find_v nor_o enjoy_v this_o faith_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n require_v with_o fervency_n &_o confidence_n even_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o affliction_n when_o the_o grave_n be_v ready_a to_o swallow_v we_o up_o and_o shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o we_o 16._o psal_n 69.13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o it_o enable_v to_o look_v unto_o the_o lord_n &_o with_o strong_a argument_n to_o implore_v his_o aid_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 3._o psal_n 88.1_o 2_o 3._o i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o thou_o for_o my_o soul_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n and_o my_o life_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o the_o grave_n out_o of_o the_o depth_n have_v i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lord_n hear_v my_o voice_n 2._o psal_n 130.1_o 2._o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelmed_n 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