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they_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v first_o conceive_v in_o the_o birth_n yet_o in_o truth_n they_o want_v not_o both_o the_o first_o suggestion_n and_o second_o approbation_n to_o occasion_v the_o same_o howsoever_o in_o time_n they_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v all_o one_o nay_o like_o the_o lightning_n which_o oftentimes_o seem_v to_o break_v out_o before_o the_o thunder_n so_o they_o may_v seem_v to_o prevent_v the_o motion_n unto_o evil_a and_o so_o 3._o to_o determine_v the_o true_a ground_n &_o order_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o evil_a &_o consummation_n thereof_o as_o arise_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n originallie_o without_o which_o all_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n or_o occasion_n from_o object_n can_v not_o avayle_v to_o commit_v sin_n which_o only_o of_o itself_o be_v sufficient_a to_o raise_v up_o &_o cherish_v the_o
justify_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n against_o he_o to_o the_o abase_v and_o confound_v of_o the_o pride_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o advancement_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n as_o be_v only_o available_a for_o his_o recovery_n only_o sufficient_a to_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o sanctification_n that_o god_n may_v have_v the_o only_a glory_n of_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o this_o i_o lay_v down_o as_o a_o description_n of_o thought_n in_o general_a because_o natural_o they_o be_v only_o evil_a continual_o the_o best_a be_v not_o without_o some_o mixture_n of_o corruption_n sufficient_a without_o god_n rich_a mercy_n to_o convince_v and_o confound_v not_o only_o all_o natural_a but_o even_o all_o spiritual_a inherent_a righteousness_n that_o so_o all_o pride_n of_o flesh_n may_v be_v abase_v and_o the_o lord_n only_o advance_v in_o his_o free_a goodness_n &_o mercy_n chap._n ii_o use_v to_o be_v make_v in_o general_a of_o our_o thought_n 1_o whereas_o hypocrisy_n usual_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n in_o religion_n then_o do_v sincerity_n in_o regard_n of_o outward_a show_n and_o and_o action_n yet_o herein_o be_v the_o honour_n of_o sincerity_n this_o the_o trial_n hereof_o even_o by_o make_v conscience_n of_o thought_n this_o be_v the_o prerogation_n of_o grace_n to_o keep_v rule_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n to_o captivate_v the_o imagination_n and_o subdue_v the_o thought_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 1._o cor._n 10.4_o only_o the_o regenerate_v man_n make_v conscience_n of_o the_o 10._o commandment_n concern_v lustful_a thought_n and_o desire_n and_o so_o herein_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n math._n 5._o 2._o whereas_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o variety_n and_o intricatenes_n of_o our_o thought_n yea_o indeed_o their_o infiniteness_n in_o a_o manner_n we_o can_v take_v notice_n of_o they_o and_o so_o neither_o of_o our_o own_o heart_n howsoever_o this_o to_o the_o carnal_a man_n may_v be_v a_o occasion_n of_o profaneness_n and_o hypocrisy_n yet_o to_o the_o regenerate_a it_o prove_v a_o gracious_a mean_n to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o renounce_v our_o own_o righteousness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o christ_n joh._n 9_o 3._o phil._n 10.11_o 3._o see_v security_n be_v the_o most_o damnable_a and_o fearful_a delusion_n that_o christian_n may_v be_v subject_a unto_o as_o nourish_v all_o curse_a hypocrisy_n and_o prepare_v by_o the_o ripen_n of_o sin_n to_o sudden_a and_o unavoidable_a vengeance_n there_o be_v not_o a_o better_a help_n to_o prevent_v the_o same_o than_o the_o meditation_n and_o observation_n of_o our_o thought_n as_o yield_v continual_a matter_n of_o fear_n humiliation_n etc._n etc._n 4._o whereas_o the_o lord_n use_v mean_n to_o the_o prevention_n of_o evil_a and_o therefore_o not_o only_o have_v so_o leave_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n as_o that_o it_o be_v a_o continual_a fountain_n to_o yield_v such_o strange_a and_o monstrous_a thought_n but_o further_a also_o leave_v it_o to_o satan_n who_o pester_v it_o ofttimes_o with_o world_n of_o horrible_a imagination_n and_o temptation_n to_o evil_a and_o this_o to_o prevent_v the_o action_n of_o sin_n and_o custom_n therein_o therefore_o this_o use_n may_v we_o make_v of_o our_o thought_n either_o to_o recall_v sin_n past_o unrepented_a of_o or_o to_o prevent_v some_o sin_n we_o be_v subject_a unto_o or_o to_o stir_v up_o to_o some_o such_o duty_n as_o we_o have_v neglect_v and_o grow_v cold_a in_o 5_o whereas_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o searcher_n of_o the_o heart_n &_o reins_n he_o know_v our_o thought_n long_o before_o therefore_o as_o this_o may_v settle_v the_o heart_n against_o that_o secret_a atheism_n that_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n so_o it_o may_v further_o we_o to_o sinceritie-to_a labour_n truth_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n to_o approve_v the_o heart_n in_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n 6_o whereas_o the_o lord_n have_v so_o estate_v we_o in_o this_o life_n as_o that_o we_o have_v no_o abide_v city_n here_o but_o as_o stranger_n be_v travel_v to_o what_o be_v above_o hereunto_o especial_o further_v the_o consideration_n of_o our_o thought_n as_o be_v continual_a matter_n to_o unsettle_v we_o in_o any_o repose_n of_o this_o life_n and_o gracious_a mean_n to_o provoke_v we_o to_o hunger_n after_o perfection_n &_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v where_o we_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o these_o inborn_a neighbour_n and_o noisome_a companion_n haunt_v we_o in_o all_o occasion_n place_n and_o time_n be_v present_a with_o we_o when_o we_o shall_v do_v good_a and_o always_o convince_a we_o of_o evil_a when_o we_o do_v our_o best_a who_o shall_v not_o now_o desire_v to_o be_v rid_v of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v more_o free_o and_o entire_o serve_v our_o blessed_a god_n 7._o last_o this_o doctrine_n of_o thought_n will_v prove_v a_o excellent_a spur_n for_o our_o encouragement_n to_o all_o conscionable_a holiness_n for_o as_o our_o thought_n be_v so_o will_v be_v our_o word_n and_o action_n labour_v we_o to_o rectify_v they_o and_o all_o will_v be_v conformable_a chap._n iu._n of_o good_a thought_n and_o such_o temptation_n as_o be_v incident_a hereunto_o what_o good_a thought_n be_v namely_o the_o sole_a and_o immediate_a motion_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n illightning_n the_o understanding_n with_o knowledge_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o so_o stir_v up_o thought_n and_o motion_n to_o affect_v and_o embrace_v the_o same_o and_o so_o to_o constant_a practice_n herein_o i_o say_v they_o be_v the_o sole_a &_o immediate_a motion_n and_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n thereby_o to_o distinguish_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a motion_n which_o arise_v from_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o so_o to_o strip_v nature_n of_o any_o interest_n in_o they_o and_o to_o give_v the_o glory_n of_o all_o good_a in_o we_o unto_o god_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v who_o it_o be_v to_o give_v the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n of_o who_o be_v our_o sufficiency_n even_o to_o the_o think_n of_o a_o good_a thought_n 1_o cor._n 3.5_o 2._o i_o add_v how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o god_n spirit_n namely_o by_o illightning_n the_o understanding_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a thing_n express_v therein_o the_o material_a cause_n of_o these_o thought_n namely_o that_o they_o be_v breed_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o good_a and_o holy_a thing_n not_o that_o natural_a divine_a knowledge_n remain_v in_o corruption_n which_o neither_o at_o all_o reach_v to_o the_o dear_a knowledge_n of_o the_o true_a good_a neither_o enable_v the_o knowledge_n of_o what_o it_o tender_v to_o be_v particular_o conceive_v and_o apply_v of_o we_o but_o a_o spiritual_a knowledge_n from_o the_o perfect_a light_n whereby_o it_o conceive_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o what_o concern_v the_o same_o and_o so_o as_o it_o follow_v provoke_v the_o thought_n to_o a_o actual_a &_o constant_a approve_v and_o practise_v of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o herein_o they_o be_v difference_v from_o all_o the_o thought_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v but_o flash_n and_o taste_n never_o enable_v to_o action_n at_o least_o not_o to_o constancy_n therein_o of_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o good_a thought_n these_o be_v general_o two_o 1._o extraordinary_a such_o as_o be_v occasion_v by_o revelation_n dream_n as_o to_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostl_n s_o of_o old_a and_o these_o either_o concern_v their_o own_o estate_n or_o the_o general_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n as_o to_o esay_n jeremie_n etc._n etc._n and_o also_o to_o peculiar_a and_o private_a man_n as_o to_o prince_n dan._n 2._o and_o 4._o genes_n 41._o so_o joseph_n luk._n 1._o mat._n 1._o and_o these_o good_a thought_n be_v common_a to_o good_a and_o bad_a as_o be_v send_v of_o the_o lord_n either_o to_o warn_v they_o and_o bring_v they_o to_o repentance_n or_o else_o to_o make_v they_o without_o excuse_n as_o may_v appear_v in_o the_o case_n of_o pharaoh_n nabuchadnezzar_n jeremie_n etc._n etc._n second_o these_o thought_n be_v ordinary_o raise_v by_o the_o bless_a spirit_n of_o god_n guide_v the_o heart_n and_o stir_v up_o therein_o good_a motion_n and_o these_o also_o be_v diverse_a according_a to_o the_o different_a work_n and_o measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o diverse_a subject_n for_o either_o the_o spirit_n only_o illighten_v the_o mind_n with_o some_o supernatural_a knowledge_n and_o so_o thereupon_o offer_v motion_n and_o stir_v up_o thought_n and_o so_o desire_n and_o affection_n to_o the_o truth_n and_o these_o may_v be_v in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unregenerate_a as_o serve_v to_o puff_n uppe_o to_o entertain_v worldly_a end_n to_o benefit_v other_o and_o happy_o further_a their_o salvation_n to_o make_v ourselves_o without_o excuse_n or_o else_o
that_o it_o may_v censure_v more_o 13_o discern_v wee_a wise_o between_o our_o thought_n 1._o such_o as_o be_v unnecessary_a nick_n we_o they_o in_o the_o head_n &_o cut_v we_o they_o off_o present_o 2._o such_o as_o be_v necessary_a discern_v we_o of_o the_o most_o necessary_a &_o lay_v aside_o those_o pursue_v we_o these_o three_o yet_o so_o as_o that_o we_o wise_o single_v they_o out_o not_o confound_v our_o mind_n and_o memory_n with_o many_o at_o once_o but_o pursue_v one_o and_o bring_v it_o to_o some_o head_n and_o use_v 4_o yea_o though_o a_o more_o necessary_a thought_n come_v in_o the_o way_n yet_o hold_v we_o on_o in_o our_o choice_n till_o we_o have_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o issue_n 5_o and_o whereas_o we_o must_v look_v for_o ofâ—en_a interruption_n from_o satan_n so_o entertain_v we_o these_o as_o that_o we_o give_v not_o over_o without_o sight_n of_o conquest_n and_o then_o return_v we_o to_o the_o pursuit_n of_o our_o former_a subject_n 14_o bee_n we_o constant_a in_o perform_v the_o daily_o sacrifice_n and_o restrain_v we_o our_o thought_n to_o such_o particular_a duty_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o each_o season_n and_o occasion_n and_o herein_o avoid_v we_o wise_o all_o curious_a speculation_n and_o dive_v into_o hide_a mystery_n as_o be_v a_o main_a occasion_n to_o stir_v up_o &_o increase_v blasphemous_a thought_n and_o so_o also_o careful_o avoid_v we_o curiosity_n &_o pry_v into_o other_o affair_n look_v home_n especial_o &_o mind_v our_o own_o business_n that_o so_o we_o may_v prevent_v a_o world_n of_o envious_a &_o censorious_a thought_n especial_o be_v we_o careful_a of_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n spiritual_o confine_v our_o thought_n to_o holy_a thing_n and_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o better_v they_o at_o all_o other_o occasion_n chap._n vi_o of_o diverse_a mark_n and_o rule_n to_o discern_v holy_a thought_n by_o and_o how_o to_o difference_n they_o from_o all_o deceitful_a and_o carnal_a thought_n first_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o their_o nature_n form_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v as_o ordinary_o follow_v the_o temper_n and_o constitution_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o they_o we_o mould_v as_o in_o the_o wicked_a good_a motion_n and_o thought_n as_o they_o be_v rare_a so_o be_v they_o sudden_a and_o easy_o vanish_v but_o in_o the_o godly_a they_o be_v frequent_a and_o advise_v constant_a and_o effectual_a second_o they_o differ_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o obuct_n the_o thought_n of_o god_n child_n be_v upon_o that_o one_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_a subordinate_v all_o other_o thought_n thereunto_o but_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n though_o they_o may_v rove_v now_o and_o then_o after_o heaven_n yet_o their_o main_a object_n be_v temporal_a happiness_n and_o such_o thing_n as_o may_v further_o thereunto_o and_o so_o subject_n all_o conceit_n of_o heaven_n to_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o earth_n three_o they_o differ_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o order_n and_o government_n of_o they_o the_o hypocrite_n esteem_v they_o as_o thought_n and_o so_o free_a rather_o as_o dream_n &_o imagination_n than_o any_o matter_n to_o be_v heed_v so_o pass_v the_o mover_n without_o observation_n without_o employment_n etc._n etc._n but_o the_o godly_a labour_v to_o make_v his_o heart_n a_o gracious_a receptacle_n of_o holy_a thought_n and_o so_o set_v a_o watch_n over_o his_o hart_n to_o prevent_v evil_a thought_n covenant_n with_o his_o soul_n to_o entertain_v the_o good_a among_o the_o good_a make_v choice_n of_o the_o most_o necessary_a subordinate_n all_o other_o hereunto_o set_v bound_n to_o those_o million_o of_o imagination_n that_o daily_o arise_v and_o erect_v a_o holy_a regiment_n among_o they_o confine_v they_o wise_o to_o a_o reverend_a &_o settle_a meditation_n upon_o god_n word_n and_o work_n to_o a_o care_n of_o conscionable_a manage_n the_o affair_n of_o his_o call_v to_o a_o desire_n how_o to_o benefit_n the_o church_n of_o god_n abroad_o or_o any_o particular_a brother_n â—_o very_o spare_o and_o wary_o not_o without_o many_o caution_n and_o exception_n let_v they_o out_o to_o honest_a recreation_n four_o they_o differ_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o measure_n and_o extent_n and_o so_o there_o be_v some_o thought_n peculiar_a to_o the_o elect_n with_o which_o the_o state_n of_o unregeneration_n be_v utter_o unacquainted_a as_o first_o thought_n full_a of_o fear_n and_o astonishment_n all_o of_o hell_n and_o horror_n which_o first_o rise_v out_o of_o the_o heart_n when_o it_o be_v first_o strike_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o sin_n these_o be_v scorch_v in_o many_o with_o the_o very_a flame_n of_o hell_n in_o their_o first_o conversion_n and_o they_o do_v even_o fret_v and_o consume_v the_o very_a marrow_n out_o of_o the_o bone_n and_o turn_v the_o best_a moisture_n of_o they_o into_o the_o drought_n of_o summer_n and_o yet_o which_o be_v not_o peculiar_a to_o the_o wicked_a which_o have_v some_o such_o terror_n from_o the_o fear_n of_o vengeance_n have_v their_o issue_n in_o most_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o these_o be_v a_o second_o sort_n of_o thought_n proper_a to_o the_o godly_a compose_v all_o of_o pure_a comfort_n joy_n heaven_n immortality_n be_v the_o sweet_a and_o lovely_a issue_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n speak_v peace_n unto_o the_o poor_a soul_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n hence_o proceed_v another_o troop_n of_o spiritual_a and_o unutterable_a thought_n after_o the_o new_a birth_n be_v confirm_v &_o grow_v up_o to_o some_o good_a stature_n because_o now_o it_o be_v to_o encounter_v either_o with_o the_o feign_a joy_n of_o the_o world_n or_o with_o the_o bitter_a stoâ—mes_n of_o trouble_n and_o persecution_n therefore_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o prevent_v and_o arm_v it_o with_o some_o such_o heavenly_a draught_n of_o that_o immortal_a pleasure_n that_o so_o it_o may_v both_o despise_v the_o bitter_a sweet_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wade_v through_o more_o cheerful_o the_o momentany_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n 1._o and_o these_o usual_o may_v be_v discern_v by_o their_o fit_a season_n either_o after_o some_o zealous_a heat_n and_o feel_a fervency_n in_o prayer_n 2._o or_o some_o gracious_a &_o profitable_a sanctify_a of_o the_o sabbath_n 3._o or_o upon_o some_o special_a and_o set_a humiliation_n perform_v for_o some_o special_a sin_n or_o general_a calamity_n imminent_a or_o lie_v upon_o the_o church_n 4._o or_o upon_o some_o strange_a imputation_n of_o the_o fiery_a and_o malicious_a tongue_n of_o the_o wicked_a when_o the_o innocent_a heart_n retire_v into_o it_o seâ—f_n &_o examine_v it_o inward_a evidence_n find_v no_o cause_n of_o such_o false_a and_o cruel_a imputation_n but_o defence_n of_o god_n truth_n and_o profession_n of_o holiness_n 5_o or_o when_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o wicked_a have_v so_o far_o provoke_v as_o to_o compass_v and_o enclose_v the_o poor_a soul_n that_o it_o see_v no_o way_n to_o escape_v but_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v swallow_v up_o and_o utter_o root_v out_o then_o as_o a_o comfortable_a testimony_n of_o deliverance_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n usual_o to_o shine_v unto_o it_o with_o some_o such_o beam_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n that_o so_o it_o may_v not_o faint_v under_o the_o burden_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n in_o it_o 6._o oft_o time_n it_o please_v god_n to_o accompany_v the_o conscionable_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n with_o these_o ravish_a joy_n that_o so_o the_o heart_n may_v be_v take_v up_o from_o pore_v on_o the_o outward_a element_n to_o solace_v itself_o in_o that_o heavenly_a feast_n of_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n 7._o special_o if_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o call_v out_o any_o of_o his_o saint_n to_o witness_v to_o his_o truth_n and_o to_o lay_v down_o their_o life_n for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n usual_o here_o this_o joy_n appear_v both_o in_o their_o profession_n of_o it_o before_o man_n with_o that_o boldness_n alacrity_n as_o they_o usual_o have_v be_v esteem_v out_o of_o their_o wit_n in_o patient_a endure_v their_o taunt_n etc._n etc._n as_o also_o especial_o in_o seal_v up_o the_o truth_n with_o their_o blood_n as_o the_o case_n of_o many_o martyr_n have_v make_v it_o evident_a usual_o after_o a_o heavy_a storm_n of_o inward_a trouble_n and_o vexation_n of_o conscience_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o return_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o his_o countenance_n and_o so_o refresh_v the_o heart_n with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a 1._o pet._n 1.8_o a_o five_o difference_n of_o the_o good_a thought_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n and_o sincere_a christian_a be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o seasonableness_n of_o they_o the_o sincere_a heart_n as_o it_o have_v it_o thought_n fix_v on_o the_o best_a object_n namely_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o it_o own_o
the_o sense_n 4_o or_o they_o proceed_v from_o satan_n immediate_o cast_v in_o fearful_a and_o blasphemous_a thought_n or_o mediate_o join_v with_o inward_a corruption_n and_o outward_a object_n or_o both_o and_o so_o quicken_a &_o enlarge_a yea_o strengthen_v those_o inward_a evil_a thought_n and_o multiply_v upon_o they_o other_o more_o evil_a and_o desperate_a and_o these_o be_v more_o especial_o the_o occasion_n of_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o ourselves_o 1_o either_o we_o be_v not_o watchful_a over_o our_o heart_n do_v not_o guard_v and_o fence_v they_o but_o let_v they_o run_v after_o the_o eye_n and_o other_o seâ—ses_n and_o so_o through_o those_o carnal_a window_n occasion_n be_v offer_v and_o evil_a motion_n present_v 2_o or_o we_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o the_o meditation_n of_o good_a thing_n and_o not_o allot_v set_v time_n thereunto_o not_o prepare_v our_o heart_n to_o confer_v familiar_o with_o our_o god_n and_o so_o we_o be_v whip_v to_o his_o duty_n with_o evil_a thought_n 3_o or_o we_o be_v grow_v formal_a in_o the_o matter_n of_o religion_n rest_v in_o the_o fashion_n and_o custom_n thereof_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o run_v after_o our_o covetousness_n ezech._n 33.31.32_o and_o so_o we_o be_v just_o confound_v in_o our_o formality_n with_o variety_n of_o evil_a thought_n 4_o or_o else_o we_o take_v not_o notice_n of_o original_a corruption_n but_o rather_o measure_v our_o estate_n by_o actual_a and_o outward_a sin_n and_o so_o we_o be_v pester_v with_o evil_a thought_n either_o to_o convince_v thereof_o or_o to_o draw_v we_o to_o inward_a sincerity_n 5_o or_o we_o stand_v upon_o it_o rather_o to_o do_v thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n then_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o almighty_a and_o so_o we_o be_v confound_v with_o sense_n of_o inward_a corruption_n 6_o or_o we_o have_v neglect_v good_a and_o holy_a motion_n and_o thought_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v give_v up_o to_o be_v buffet_v with_o evil_a imagination_n and_o yet_o 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that_o we_o entertain_v the_o very_a first_o motion_n to_o evil_a not_o without_o some_o horror_n and_o tremble_a so_o shall_v we_o be_v gracious_o prevent_v of_o the_o tickle_a of_o the_o flesh_n by_o these_o thought_n and_o so_o consent_n and_o action_n wise_o prevent_v 6._o that_o though_o evil_a thought_n in_o themselves_o &_o to_o the_o wicked_a be_v sin_n even_o without_o consent_n yet_o to_o the_o godly_a through_o god_n mercy_n they_o be_v not_o impute_v so_o we_o do_v not_o consent_v and_o approve_v of_o they_o rom._n 7.15.16.17_o etc._n etc._n 7._o that_o man_n judge_v the_o heart_n and_o thought_n by_o the_o work_n but_o god_n judge_v the_o work_n by_o the_o heart_n first_o he_o accept_v cain_n and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o above_o all_o we_o shall_v watch_v our_o thought_n preseruative_n against_o evil_a thought_n some_o be_v extraordinary_a as_o that_o it_o please_v god_n ofttimes_o because_o we_o have_v entertain_v thought_n of_o evil_a and_o so_o be_v likely_a to_o fall_v to_o the_o act_n of_o they_o because_o the_o commit_v hereof_o may_v be_v a_o reproach_n to_o his_o name_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v touch_v in_o our_o name_n by_o man_n that_o so_o the_o evil_a report_n may_v prevent_v the_o evil_a deed_n and_o preserve_v the_o name_n of_o god_n untainted_a thereby_o nay_o it_o fall_v out_o that_o to_o heal_v inward_a lust_n and_o ordinary_a evil_a thought_n it_o please_v god_n oft_o time_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v buffet_v by_o satan_n with_o horrible_a &_o fearful_a thought_n of_o blasphemy_n to_o awake_v we_o out_o of_o security_n to_o call_v we_o to_o a_o deep_a humiliation_n and_o so_o to_o draw_v we_o near_o into_o god_n presencc_fw-la to_o be_v more_o familiar_a with_o he_o and_o so_o to_o replenish_v our_o mind_n with_o more_o heavenly_a thought_n 3._o yea_o oft_o time_n our_o best_a and_o holy_a action_n as_o they_o can_v be_v without_o so_o it_o please_v god_n in_o his_o wisdom_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v accompany_v with_o wander_a thought_n usual_o sometime_o with_o blasphemous_a &_o overioyous_a injection_n both_o to_o discover_v our_o imperfection_n and_o to_o humble_v we_o under_o his_o mighty_a hand_n as_o also_o to_o provoke_v we_o daily_o to_o hunger_n after_o christ_n and_o so_o â—n_v he_o to_o hasten_v to_o perfection_n as_o hereby_o prevent_v we_o of_o such_o as_o be_v more_o dangerous_a namely_o thought_n of_o pride_n merit_n etc._n etc._n which_o may_v rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o so_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o grace_n rule_v herein_o be_v that_o see_v secret_a thing_n belong_v unto_o god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v reveal_v to_o we_o and_o our_o child_n therefore_o howsoever_o god_n in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n may_v sometime_o work_v extraordinary_o as_o bring_v light_n out_o of_o darkness_n to_o reserve_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o mercy_n entire_o to_o himself_o yet_o see_v we_o have_v a_o sure_a rule_n and_o a_o ordinary_a way_n to_o walk_v by_o and_o in_o we_o may_v so_o make_v use_n only_o of_o these_o extraordinary_a way_n of_o god_n as_o to_o be_v humble_v thereby_o in_o give_v god_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o wonderful_a wisdom_n and_o mercy_n not_o at_o any_o hand_n to_o presume_v upon_o this_o experience_n to_o give_v way_n unto_o satan_n or_o our_o own_o proud_a heart_n either_o to_o try_v such_o conclusion_n with_o god_n as_o if_o because_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n turn_v about_o such_o evil_n to_o our_o good_a therefore_o we_o may_v purposely_o do_v evil_a that_o good_a may_v come_v thereof_o we_o may_v give_v way_n to_o our_o vain_a thought_n cherish_v blasphemous_a imagination_n puff_n up_o our_o heart_n with_o unseasonable_a joy_n but_o rather_o herein_o walk_v we_o by_o the_o common_a rule_n of_o settle_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n purge_v they_o of_o all_o know_a
evil_n by_o repentance_n examine_v the_o by_o the_o word_n and_o our_o intention_n in_o the_o present_a work_n confinine_v they_o to_o the_o action_n in_o hand_n and_o be_v humble_v in_o our_o best_a endeavour_n for_o the_o incurrence_n and_o interruption_n which_o arise_v thereby_o that_o so_o we_o may_v still_o fetch_v our_o righteousness_n from_o our_o maker_n &_o procure_v the_o acceptation_n of_o our_o welldoing_a through_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n and_o so_o in_o he_o grow_v up_o to_o perfection_n 2._o that_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o purge_v the_o fountain_n of_o corruption_n our_o evil_a and_o unbelieve_a heart_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v less_o poster_v with_o evil_a thought_n or_o less_o ensnare_v by_o the_o extraordinary_a incurrence_n of_o they_o ordinary_a preseruative_n and_o mean_n to_o subdue_v they_o be_v these_o 1_o that_o we_o store_v the_o heart_n continual_o with_o holy_a matter_n and_o so_o shall_v there_o be_v no_o room_n for_o idle_a thought_n 2_o that_o we_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o our_o heart_n and_o keep_v a_o continual_a watch_n over_o they_o examine_v they_o daily_o and_o try_v they_o by_o the_o word_n so_o shall_v not_o evil_a thought_n roost_v in_o they_o 3_o that_o we_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o our_o eye_n and_o other_o sense_n keep_v they_o from_o carnal_a object_n or_o not_o let_v they_o dwell_v upon_o they_o &_o so_o may_v evil_a thought_n be_v gracious_o prevent_v 4_o to_o this_o end_n be_v we_o careful_a of_o our_o company_n avoid_v the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o so_o shall_v we_o wise_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o many_o evil_a thought_n 5_o and_o avoid_v we_o curiosity_n and_o pâ—ying_v into_o hide_a mystery_n and_o unnecessary_a speculation_n so_o shall_v we_o avoid_v blasphemous_a and_o atheistical_a thought_n 6_o above_o all_o take_v heed_n of_o idleness_n be_v the_o fountain_n and_o nurse_n of_o all_o filthy_a and_o terrible_a thought_n 7_o and_o labour_n we_o to_o set_v bound_n to_o the_o mind_n in_o regard_n of_o it_o desire_n strive_v for_o contentment_n in_o our_o estate_n so_o shall_v we_o avoid_v a_o world_n of_o covetous_a and_o ambitious_a thought_n and_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v the_o same_o as_o thought_n of_o deceit_n murder_n flattery_n etc._n etc._n 8_o be_v we_o conscionable_a and_o powerful_a in_o holy_a duty_n watch_v over_o such_o thought_n as_o do_v accompany_v we_o therein_o especial_o those_o good_a thought_n that_o be_v foist_v into_o hinder_v the_o present_a intention_n of_o the_o mind_n for_o the_o neglect_n hereof_o give_v the_o lord_n just_a occasion_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v buffet_v with_o all_o sort_n of_o evil_a thought_n especial_o such_o as_o be_v terrible_a and_o impure_a 9_o and_o so_o be_v we_o careful_a especial_o of_o ourselves_o when_o we_o be_v alone_o that_o now_o especial_o we_o let_v not_o our_o thought_n rove_v at_o random_n but_o confine_v they_o to_o some_o certain_a bound_n principal_o to_o think_v on_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o lay_v open_a our_o heart_n before_o he_o lest_o terror_n assault_v we_o or_o mopishnes_n and_o drowsiness_n dead_a the_o heart_n 10_o especial_o be_v we_o careful_a to_o entertain_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o obey_v the_o check_n of_o conscience_n to_o make_v use_n of_o god_n wonderful_a work_n both_o of_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n that_o be_v extraordinary_o offer_v unto_o we_o season_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o holy_a meditation_n of_o they_o so_o shall_v we_o gracious_o prevent_v evil_a thought_n 11_o take_v we_o notice_n often_o of_o natural_a corruption_n in_o all_o practice_n of_o repentance_n fetch_v we_o our_o sin_n from_o this_o fountain_n psalm_n 51.3_o and_o be_v we_o still_o hew_v and_o dig_v at_o this_o root_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v less_o trouble_v with_o evil_a thought_n 12_o and_o labour_n we_o in_o holy_a duty_n to_o draw_v ourselves_o into_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n to_o avoid_v ostentation_n and_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n and_o to_o his_o glory_n so_o shall_v evil_a thought_n less_o prevail_v with_o us._n 13_o remember_v we_o that_o we_o must_v give_v account_n for_o they_o and_o so_o let_v we_o reckon_v with_o ourselves_o for_o they_o in_o this_o life_n that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v for_o they_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 14_o above_o all_o be_v we_o careful_a to_o watch_v over_o our_o thought_n on_o the_o sabaoth_n because_o that_o day_n above_o all_o other_o bind_v our_o thought_n whole_o to_o the_o good_a bear_n and_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o order_v they_o the_o better_a when_o we_o have_v more_o liberty_n for_o the_o world_n 15_o and_o to_o this_o end_n labour_n we_o to_o wash_v and_o purge_v the_o fountain_n of_o our_o heart_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o so_o be_v purify_v by_o faith_n in_o he_o the_o stream_n of_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n may_v be_v cleanse_v and_o sanctify_v 16_o and_o so_o if_o any_o evil_a thought_n arise_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n let_v they_o not_o remain_v in_o we_o but_o present_o make_v resistance_n against_o they_o by_o tremble_v thereat_o and_o turn_v the_o heart_n to_o a_o contrary_a subject_n humble_v our_o soul_n by_o speedy_a repentance_n for_o the_o same_o jerem._n 4.13_o use_v in_o general_a to_o be_v make_v of_o our_o evil_a thought_n 1_o hence_o we_o may_v gather_v the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v our_o thought_n be_v so_o infinite_a various_a etc._n etc._n 2_o as_o also_o that_o original_a corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n be_v hence_o evident_a from_o which_o proceed_v this_o vanity_n and_o disorderednesse_n of_o our_o thought_n 3_o and_o so_o the_o impossibility_n of_o nature_n to_o any_o good_a see_v we_o be_v not_o sufficient_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n much_o less_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n 4_o that_o if_o we_o will_v suppress_v sin_n we_o must_v begin_v at_o the_o thought_n see_v ng_z these_o be_v the_o ringleader_n unto_o all_o mischief_n jerem._n 4._o 5_o the_o daily_a occurrence_n of_o evil_a thought_n the_o inability_n to_o avoid_v they_o the_o continual_a interruption_n of_o they_o in_o holy_a duty_n be_v a_o excellent_a mean_n to_o send_v we_o unto_o christ_n to_o cast_v we_o out_o of_o ourselves_o and_o convince_v all_o natural_a and_o moral_a righteousness_n which_o plead_v liberty_n of_o thought_n give_v way_n thereto_o 6_o whereas_o it_o be_v ordinary_a with_o satan_n in_o stead_n of_o real_a covenant_n to_o content_v himself_o with_o secret_a and_o inward_a motion_n and_o passion_n of_o the_o mind_n as_o have_v be_v observe_v in_o the_o discovery_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o witchcraft_n therefore_o ought_v we_o especial_o to_o watch_v over_o these_o evil_a thought_n not_o to_o give_v way_n unto_o they_o especial_o if_o they_o proceed_v to_o desire_n &_o settle_a wish_n see_v by_o this_o mean_v we_o may_v be_v easy_o draw_v to_o that_o secret_a covenant_n 7_o the_o conscience_n of_o evil_a thought_n be_v a_o gracious_a mean_n to_o confound_v even_o all_o measure_n of_o present_a grace_n inherent_a in_o regard_n of_o rest_v therein_o for_o justification_n or_o quantity_n of_o sanctification_n and_o so_o to_o send_v we_o daily_o unto_o christ_n for_o the_o renew_v of_o grace_n to_o provoke_v we_o to_o increase_v and_o hasten_v to_o perfection_n 8_o whereas_o it_o be_v common_a to_o sinner_n for_o their_o further_a harden_v therein_o &_o shut_v out_o â—f_a repentance_n to_o post_v over_o their_o sin_n to_o satan_n and_o outward_a occasion_n this_o doctrine_n of_o evil_a thought_n be_v most_o available_a to_o prevent_v the_o same_o for_o do_v we_o but_o thorough_o consider_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o though_o there_o be_v no_o devil_n to_o tempt_v or_o any_o occasion_n to_o allure_v yet_o our_o own_o heart_n be_v sufficient_a both_o to_o stir_v up_o the_o motion_n to_o evil_a and_o by_o reflection_n thereof_o upon_o the_o hart_n to_o draw_v to_o consent_v and_o so_o to_o action_n we_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o lay_v all_o the_o fault_n upon_o ourselves_o and_o so_o by_o the_o judge_a of_o ourselves_o to_o be_v send_v unto_o christ_n for_o pardon_v thereof_o for_o grace_n to_o reform_v and_o change_v our_o course_n 9_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o evil_a of_o 〈◊〉_d heart_n and_o thought_n 〈◊〉_d notable_a evidence_n that_o we_o know_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o be_v convince_v thereby_o and_o so_o a_o gracious_a preparative_n to_o receive_v christ_n difference_n between_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o godly_a and_o wicked_a 1_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o judgement_n as_o that_o the_o wicked_a think_v evil_a thought_n free_a and_o good_a thought_n natural_a they_o mean_v well_o this_o they_o have_v by_o nature_n though_o they_o can_v â—oe_v as_o
protection_n to_o assist_v we_o against_o these_o enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o of_o his_o acceptance_n of_o our_o endeavour_n though_o yet_o we_o can_v attain_v 1_o and_o therefore_o as_o here_o be_v our_o trial_n that_o still_o we_o fight_v lawful_o though_o we_o receive_v many_o a_o foil_n 2_o so_o we_o be_v more_o humble_v in_o the_o daily_a sense_n of_o these_o thought_n challenge_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v still_o fit_v to_o more_o grace_n because_o god_n give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o replenish_v the_o low_a valley_n with_o his_o fullness_n 3_o and_o because_o satan_n and_o outward_a object_n do_v most_o prevail_v upon_o we_o in_o public_a worship_n if_o now_o we_o shall_v grow_v more_o retire_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v more_o diligent_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o private_a duty_n of_o prayer_n meditation_n &c_n &c_n find_v more_o liberty_n and_o yet_o restraint_n of_o our_o thought_n thereto_o more_o restraint_n from_o by_o matter_n and_o more_o liberty_n of_o spirit_n in_o our_o communion_n with_o our_o god_n this_o be_v a_o gracious_a trial_n that_o we_o have_v get_v some_o ground_n of_o these_o wander_a thought_n that_o they_o shall_v less_o interrupt_v we_o in_o all_o other_o public_a devotion_n last_o if_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v more_o provoke_v to_o hunger_n after_o our_o dissolution_n increase_a our_o sigh_n and_o groan_n to_o be_v rid_v of_o this_o body_n of_o sin_n this_o also_o be_v a_o lively_a trial_n that_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o this_o remedy_n and_o the_o comfort_n be_v manifold_a as_o shall_v be_v plain_o discover_v in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o this_o treatise_n even_o this_o in_o sum_n that_o hereby_o we_o be_v both_o assure_v of_o the_o work_n begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o also_o of_o the_o consummation_n thereof_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o we_o must_v in_o patience_n possess_v our_o heart_n and_o daily_o cry_v come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o tentation_n and_o case_n of_o conscience_n concern_v thought_n and_o secret_a imagination_n these_o be_v either_o 1_o concern_v thought_n in_o general_n 2_o concern_v good_a thought_n 3_o concern_v evil_a thought_n chap._n xi_o tentation_n concern_v thought_n in_o general_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v that_o as_o some_o think_v thought_n be_v free_a that_o be_v that_o they_o be_v either_o in_o the_o nature_n of_o indifferent_a thing_n neither_o good_a nor_o evil_a in_o themselves_o but_o as_o they_o approve_v by_o consent_n jacob_n 1._o or_o else_o that_o they_o be_v in_o the_o nature_n of_o those_o impossibility_n adrynata_n papist_n papist_n those_o noli_fw-la me_fw-it tangere_fw-la such_o as_o can_v be_v order_v in_o regard_n of_o their_o infiniteness_n variety_n and_o so_o they_o claim_v a_o privilege_n of_o invincible_a liberty_n because_o indeed_o they_o can_v be_v subdue_v or_o else_o they_o be_v such_o sleight_n and_o small_a escape_n as_o that_o they_o carry_v their_o passport_n and_o pardon_n with_o they_o to_o be_v free_a from_o punishment_n &_o so_o it_o be_v conclude_v that_o because_o free_v from_o punishment_n therefore_o free_a from_o evil_n that_o thought_n be_v free_a and_o it_o be_v infer_v 1_o because_o the_o law_n of_o man_n take_v no_o hold_n thereof_o 2_o because_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a to_o avoid_v these_o thought_n 3_o they_o come_v so_o sudden_o and_o unexpected_o as_o that_o neither_o reason_n sometime_o can_v be_v give_v of_o they_o and_o therefore_o no_o reason_n that_o account_n shall_v be_v give_v for_o they_o 4_o they_o do_v no_o body_n any_o hurt_n and_o therefore_o what_o evil_a be_v in_o they_o 5_o be_v not_o thâ—s_v the_o practice_n of_o papist_n to_o place_v the_o worth_n of_o the_o service_n in_o the_o work_n do_v without_o the_o concurrence_n of_o the_o heart_n 6_o be_v not_o this_o the_o common_a strain_n of_o the_o civil_a honest_a man_n and_o formal_a hypocrite_n â—6_n isay_n 29._o â—6_n even_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o his_o lip_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o to_o make_v no_o bone_n of_o thought_n or_o inward_a corruption_n only_o to_o take_v care_n with_o the_o harlot_n to_o wipe_v the_o lip_n with_o pilate_n to_o wash_v the_o hand_n with_o the_o pharise_n to_o have_v much_o babble_n and_o little_a sense_n in_o the_o end_n to_o place_v religion_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n not_o for_o reformation_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n but_o only_o for_o conformity_n and_o complement_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o that_o to_o suit_n with_o his_o carnal_a end_n of_o pleasure_n &_o profit_n and_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n just_a to_o deal_v with_o he_o according_o though_o he_o give_v he_o his_o desire_n yet_o to_o send_v leanness_n into_o his_o soul_n to_o reward_v he_o for_o the_o present_a with_o such_o as_o he_o measure_v bodily_a comfort_n for_o bodily_a service_n as_o for_o the_o inward_a man_n the_o thought_n affection_n etc._n etc._n these_o may_v run_v riot_n because_o man_n see_v they_o not_o can_v flesh_n and_o blood_n order_v this_o and_o therefore_o they_o must_v have_v their_o swing_n especial_o if_o it_o must_v be_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o pleasure_n herein_o appear_v the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o though_o it_o can_v restrain_v it_o thought_n out_o of_o self_n love_n and_o carnal_a wisdom_n for_o sorrow_n etc._n etc._n yet_o it_o give_v the_o reins_n with_o great_a liberty_n to_o joy_n and_o delight_n these_o be_v the_o colour_n and_o pretence_n that_o thought_n be_v free_a but_o the_o true_a and_o inward_a ground_n of_o this_o atheistical_a and_o damnable_a delusion_n be_v 1_o the_o ignorance_n of_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v natural_o and_o so_o necessary_o full_a of_o all_o abomination_n continual_o which_o as_o we_o can_v avoid_v so_o we_o with_o all_o delight_n and_o greediness_n give_v way_n hereunto_o therefore_o we_o conclude_v our_o thought_n to_o be_v free_a because_o we_o so_o free_o and_o willing_o give_v way_n thereto_o hereunto_o further_v the_o ignorance_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o prevayl_v to_o the_o discern_a of_o the_o thought_n and_o inmost_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n we_o desite_fw-la therefore_o to_o be_v ignorant_a hereof_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o be_v thorough_o humble_v and_o convince_v thereby_o and_o measure_v only_o the_o law_n by_o the_o letter_n thereof_o as_o reach_v only_o to_o actual_a evil_n that_o be_v apparent_a unto_o man_n we_o therefore_o conclude_v a_o liberty_n of_o our_o thought_n because_o the_o law_n of_o god_n seem_v not_o to_o reach_v unto_o they_o add_v we_o hereunto_o the_o general_n estimate_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o world_n which_o be_v not_o by_o the_o heart_n and_o thought_n because_o as_o none_o can_v or_o may_v presume_v to_o discern_v thereby_o as_o be_v only_o know_v to_o god_n so_o few_o labour_n this_o intentive_a order_n of_o the_o inward_a man_n as_o be_v a_o business_n too_o laborious_a and_o occasion_v much_o distraction_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o unmeasurablenesse_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o end_n of_o religion_n ordinary_o to_o compass_v the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o profit_n pleasure_n credit_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o humane_a reach_n and_o to_o be_v procure_v from_o man_n by_o carnal_a mean_n hereupon_o it_o follow_v that_o carnal_a professor_n mistake_v the_o true_a end_n of_o religion_n namely_o to_o approve_v themselves_o unto_o god_n who_o see_v in_o secret_a and_o stand_v only_o upon_o that_o which_o be_v approve_v of_o the_o world_n and_o which_o may_v make_v themselves_o approve_v rhereof_o do_v therefore_o vanish_v in_o bodily_a service_n &_o outward_a devotion_n of_o lip_n labour_n by_o service_n etc._n etc._n conclude_v hereby_o that_o thought_n be_v free_a that_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o hart_n it_o matter_n not_o so_o they_o may_v approveâ—_n themselves_o for_o their_o present_a end_n to_o the_o partial_a judgement_n of_o man_n hereunto_o further_v that_o usual_a effect_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o neglect_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v hereby_o give_v up_o to_o approve_v ourselves_o unto_o man_n we_o be_v also_o for_o the_o further_o satisfy_v of_o the_o world_n give_v up_o to_o eat_v of_o such_o thing_n as_o please_v they_o to_o place_n religion_n not_o only_o in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n but_o also_o to_o exercise_v religion_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n whereby_o the_o light_n of_o conscience_n be_v extinguish_v and_o the_o heart_n so_o harden_v that_o it_o prove_v insensible_a of_o inward_a evil_n it_o become_v hereby_o not_o only_o a_o broker_n to_o any_o gross_a iniquity_n and_o so_o open_v a_o gap_n to_o all_o
of_o our_o way_n and_o so_o follow_v desperat_o impenitency_n and_o rejection_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n &_o so_o a_o heap_v uppe_o of_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n the_o conquest_n hereof_o that_o thought_n be_v not_o erce_a appear_v first_o by_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n which_o forbid_v they_o exod._n 10_o 10._o and_o it_o be_v therefore_o set_v in_o the_o last_o place_n as_o the_o exposition_n and_o touchstone_n of_o all_o the_o other_o which_o seem_v to_o reach_v only_o to_o outward_a fact_n or_o motion_n with_o consent_n show_v as_o the_o apostle_n expounde_v it_o nay_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o math._n 5._o rom._n 7._o that_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a extend_v to_o the_o very_a thought_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o express_v the_o power_n thereof_o that_o it_o be_v of_o god_n who_o search_v the_o heart_n by_o it_o 1._o cor._n 14.25_o heb._n 4.12_o and_o therein_o also_o the_o use_n thereof_o which_o be_v to_o work_v a_o utter_a denial_n of_o nature_n and_o to_o send_v we_o daily_o unto_o christ_n gal._n 3.27_o and_o also_o to_o try_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o obedience_n whether_o it_o be_v as_o well_o inward_a and_o secret_a unto_o god_n as_o outward_a and_o apparent_a unto_o man_n and_o so_o to_o comfort_v we_o both_o against_o the_o imputation_n of_o infirmity_n see_v in_o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n we_o cleave_v unto_o god_n with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n but_o especial_o against_o imputation_n of_o hypocuâ—sae_n in_o regard_n of_o outward_a fail_v see_v as_o satan_n know_v not_o our_o thought_n nay_o ourselves_o know_v not_o in_o this_o respect_n our_o own_o soul_n therefore_o though_o we_o do_v fail_v outward_o and_o our_o heart_n may_v smite_v we_o for_o the_o same_o yet_o the_o lord_n know_v our_o heart_n and_o thought_n we_o can_v appeal_v unto_o he_o as_o ezechias_n and_o david_n do_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o think_v nay_o though_o our_o heart_n shall_v fail_v we_o yet_o see_v the_o lord_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v who_o be_v he_o therefore_o may_v we_o appeal_v from_o our_o ignorant_a and_o unbelieve_a heart_n unto_o our_o god_n who_o know_v that_o of_o and_o in_o we_o which_o we_o can_v know_v and_o so_o approve_v we_o as_o we_o be_v in_o his_o purpose_n above_o what_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o yea_o contrary_a to_o that_o we_o feel_v in_o ourselves_o do_v gracious_o accept_v us._n oh_o what_o a_o comfort_n be_v this_o to_o a_o distress_a soul_n through_o violence_n of_o tentation_n or_o the_o roar_n &_o damp_n of_o the_o flesh_n though_o he_o cry_v yet_o he_o think_v god_n hear_v he_o not_o because_o now_o he_o know_v not_o whether_o he_o pray_v or_o no._n rom._n 8.27_o or_o what_o he_o pray_v that_o now_o he_o be_v answer_v by_o the_o spirit_n that_o he_o that_o search_v the_o heart_n know_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n oppose_v god_n know_v of_o our_o prayer_n to_o our_o not_o know_v of_o they_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v let_v it_o not_o trouble_v thou_o that_o thou_o perceive_v not_o that_o thou_o pray_v for_o though_o thou_o know_v not_o yet_o god_n the_o searcher_n of_o thy_o heart_n who_o be_v great_a than_o thy_o heart_n he_o know_v and_o approve_v thy_o prayer_n god_n see_v that_o good_a which_o we_o see_v not_o sometime_o in_o ourselves_o thus_o do_v the_o nature_n and_o use_n of_o the_o commandment_n evince_n that_o our_o thought_n be_v not_o free_a not_o allow_v to_o think_v evil_a of_o the_o prince_n eccl._n 10.70_o no_o not_o of_o the_o mean_a 2_o and_o so_o do_v also_o the_o nature_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n evince_v the_o same_o namely_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n 1_o who_o be_v a_o spirit_n be_v therefore_o not_o only_o to_o be_v worship_v with_o bodily_a service_n but_o even_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n thereof_o joh._n 4.24_o even_o with_o all_o the_o mind_n with_o all_o the_o soul_n with_o all_o the_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o the_o strength_n mark_n 12.30_o luk._n 10.27_o deut._n 6.5_o mat._n 22._o pro._n 23.26_o 2_o who_o have_v creâ—ted_v and_o redeem_v both_o body_n &_o soul_n be_v therefore_o to_o be_v glorify_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o they_o be_v his_o 1._o cor._n 6.20_o only_o psal_n 94._o 3_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n search_v the_o hide_a thing_n thereof_o and_o know_v the_o thought_n long_o before_o psalm_n 139.2_o jer._n 10.17_o 1._o cor._n 2.10.11.12_o as_o be_v every_o where_o jerem._n 23.24_o and_o preserve_v and_o uphold_v of_o the_o mind_n in_o it_o thought_n act._n 17.28_o and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o the_o heart_n as_o be_v the_o trial_n of_o the_o sincerity_n thereof_o 1._o thes_n 2.3.4_o psal_n 44.18.19_o 20.21_o mat._n 5._o so_o david_n psal_n 119.168_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o precept_n that_o be_v constant_o and_o sincere_o for_o all_o my_o way_n be_v before_o thou_o pro._n 3.6_o 4_o who_o be_v also_o righteous_a and_o will_v not_o only_o judge_v we_o according_a to_o our_o word_n or_o work_n but_o even_o according_a to_o our_o evil_a thought_n as_o be_v breach_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n and_o so_o break_v the_o whole_a jacob_n 20.10_o act._n 1.22_o eccl._n 11.9_o as_o judge_v the_o work_n by_o the_o heart_n esay_n 58._o which_o indeed_o be_v the_o treasure_n both_o of_o good_a and_o bad_a luk_n 6.45_o 46._o thus_o witness_v the_o spirit_n that_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n pro._n 18.15.16_o herein_o most_o odious_a because_o hereby_o they_o take_v liberty_n to_o profane_v his_o spiritual_a nature_n make_v a_o mock_n and_o idol_n of_o he_o as_o if_o he_o know_v not_o the_o thought_n have_v no_o sovereignty_n over_o they_o a_o three_o argument_n to_o prove_v that_o thought_n be_v not_o free_a be_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o those_o to_o who_o the_o lawâ—s_v give_v namely_o mankind_n who_o if_o we_o consider_v general_o either_o in_o their_o first_o estate_n 1_o as_o they_o be_v creature_n be_v they_o not_o hereby_o general_o at_o the_o devotion_n of_o their_o creator_n even_o in_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o in_o body_n 2_o be_v they_o not_o subject_n to_o their_o all-seeing_a lord_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v he_o all_o spiritual_a homage_n 3_o be_v they_o not_o fit_v immediate_o with_o that_o heavenly_a image_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o invisible_a god_n second_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o particular_o as_o they_o stand_v in_o the_o corrupt_a estate_n of_o apostasy_n be_v not_o all_o their_o thought_n and_o imagination_n only_o evil_a continual_o gen._n 6.4_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o they_o so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 2._o cor._n 3_o 5._o and_o be_v they_o not_o hereby_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n for_o the_o breach_n of_o the_o spiritual_a law_n which_o require_v inward_a and_o entire_a obedience_n in_o soul_n &_o body_n and_o spirit_n deut._n 4_o be_v they_o not_o hereby_o 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effectual_a power_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o restore_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v herein_o operative_a that_o it_o make_v it_o a_o creature_n so_o new_a that_o old_a thing_n be_v pass_v away_o we_o be_v dead_a and_o bury_v with_o christ_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v become_v new_a the_o very_a spirit_n and_o quintessence_n of_o the_o mind_n the_o most_o noble_a &_o inward_a part_n thereof_o renew_v which_o i_o take_v to_o be_v the_o thought_n the_o affection_n order_v and_o change_v from_o earthly_a to_o heavenly_a object_n the_o understanding_n enlighten_v to_o conceyve_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o godliness_n the_o conscience_n purge_v and_o quiet_v from_o dead_a work_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n heb._n 9_o
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judgement_n when_o inquisition_n shall_v be_v make_v for_o our_o thought_n 9_o and_o forget_v we_o not_o that_o infinite_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o know_v our_o thought_n which_o we_o be_v ignorant_a of_o and_o have_v perform_v a_o plentiful_a redemption_n for_o they_o all_o 9_o give_v we_o not_o the_o least_o way_n to_o our_o wander_a and_o foolish_a thought_n but_o suppress_v we_o they_o present_o and_o 10_o exercise_n we_o some_o special_a of_o our_o thought_n and_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n because_o idleness_n be_v the_o nurse_n of_o these_o vain_a thought_n 11_o strive_v we_o especial_o against_o pride_n and_o covetousness_n which_o minister_v most_o common_a and_o dangerous_a matter_n of_o fearful_a and_o wound_a thought_n 12_o obey_v we_o the_o check_n of_o conscience_n convince_a these_o thought_n and_o labour_n we_o to_o sharpen_v it_o
satan_n iniection_n or_o occasion_v from_o without_o by_o worldly_a object_n herein_o appear_v the_o wisdom_n of_o a_o good_a heart_n first_o not_o to_o give_v way_n unto_o they_o he_o suffer_v not_o his_o hart_n to_o run_v after_o his_o eye_n no_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o be_v delight_v with_o it_o to_o be_v ensnare_v with_o the_o pleasure_n thereof_o but_o by_o all_o mean_n seek_v to_o stifle_v the_o thought_n at_o the_o first_o rise_n if_o it_o be_v blasphemous_a and_o terrible_a he_o reason_v not_o with_o it_o but_o reject_v and_o abandon_v it_o with_o all_o detestation_n and_o horror_n by_o prayer_n repentance_n &_o humiliation_n repel_v the_o same_o if_o it_o be_v good_a &_o yet_o not_o seasonable_a as_o interrupt_v in_o prayer_n meditation_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o he_o reject_v it_o likewise_o speedy_o as_o a_o bratte_n of_o satan_n angel-like_o brightness_n and_o so_o continue_v with_o fear_n and_o watchfulness_n in_o his_o intend_a duty_n 5_o as_o for_o the_o sin_n he_o have_v by_o god_n mercy_n conquer_v as_o satan_n by_o renew_v the_o thought_n thereof_o seek_v to_o reenter_v so_o do_v he_o wise_o turn_v these_o thought_n to_o prevent_v reentry_n add_v withal_o not_o so_o much_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o sin_n past_a as_o the_o bitterness_n thereof_o what_o it_o have_v cost_v he_o already_o what_o a_o scar_n it_o have_v leave_v on_o he_o what_o a_o good_a god_n he_o have_v find_v in_o deliver_v he_o there_o from_o and_o so_o turn_v the_o thought_n of_o entice_a to_o sin_n to_o the_o thought_n of_o god_n exceed_v mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o same_o and_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o subdue_v so_o hideous_a a_o monster_n his_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o nourish_v with_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o be_v strengthen_v to_o resist_v tentation_n 6_o this_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o thought_n revive_v former_a sin_n breed_v in_o he_o more_o humility_n more_o fear_n of_o himself_o more_o watchfulness_n against_o new_a surprisal_n a_o daily_a renounce_n of_o himself_o and_o rely_v upon_o christ_n that_o so_o he_o may_v neither_o be_v tickle_v with_o new_a delight_n nor_o affright_v with_o horror_n of_o judgement_n at_o the_o ghastly_a appearance_n of_o they_o 7._o especial_o whereas_o satan_n will_v now_o shroud_v himself_o even_o under_o our_o holy_a purpose_n of_o humiliation_n either_o by_o raise_v up_o some_o tickle_a delight_n of_o the_o sin_n which_o we_o labour_v by_o most_o earnest_a and_o sorrowful_a thought_n to_o judge_v in_o our_o self_n or_o else_o mingle_v with_o these_o thought_n of_o sorrow_n melancholy_a passion_n to_o distract_v and_o divert_v they_o from_o the_o true_a end_n or_o else_o to_o eat_v out_o this_o flourish_a gourd_n of_o our_o most_o intentive_a &_o humble_a thought_n with_o some_o worm_n of_o spiritual_a pride_n desert_n etc._n etc._n have_v not_o the_o holy_a heart_n need_v to_o keep_v a_o special_a watch_n herein_o do_v it_o not_o wise_o suspect_v itself_o in_o regard_n of_o these_o dead_a fly_n that_o be_v like_a to_o corrupt_v the_o most_o precious_a ointment_n and_o to_o deprive_v it_o of_o the_o comfort_n of_o all_o sound_a humiliation_n though_o not_o entice_v it_o again_o unto_o the_o same_o sin_n yet_o change_v it_o hereby_o into_o a_o more_o grievous_a and_o dangerous_a evil_n another_o point_n of_o this_o heavenly_a wisdom_n in_o watch_v over_o the_o thought_n ordinary_a to_o the_o elect_a where_o in_o he_o exceed_v the_o unregenerate_a be_v a_o wise_a single_v out_o and_o encounter_v of_o they_o as_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o child_n of_o god_n but_o be_v subject_a to_o one_o sin_n above_o another_o therefore_o it_o be_v his_o especial_a care_n to_o curb_v his_o thought_n concern_v it_o though_o he_o neglect_v not_o any_o other_o yet_o principal_o he_o attend_v such_o thought_n as_o tend_v this_o way_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o as_o it_o usual_o fall_v out_o that_o as_o he_o shall_v find_v himself_o defective_a in_o one_o grace_n more_o than_o another_o as_o his_o heart_n be_v enflm_v with_o a_o love_n to_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o to_o such_o grace_n as_o may_v further_o to_o the_o performance_n hereof_o so_o especial_o do_v he_o think_v upon_o most_o what_o he_o want_v most_o and_o so_o labour_v to_o enlarge_v and_o quicken_v his_o thought_n thereunto_o by_o prayer_n repentance_n etc._n etc._n and_o hence_o proceed_v another_o branch_n of_o this_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o whereas_o it_o be_v then_o best_o to_o enlarge_v the_o mind_n in_o holy_a thought_n and_o meditation_n when_o it_o be_v free_a from_o hindrance_n either_o abroad_o or_o at_o home_n therefore_o the_o holy_a heart_n take_v the_o fit_a opportunity_n hereunto_o either_o desire_v a_o private_a and_o retire_a course_n that_o so_o it_o may_v more_o free_o solace_v itself_o with_o it_o god_n and_o enlarge_v it_o thought_n on_o god_n and_o his_o goodness_n or_o else_o take_v occasion_n of_o the_o night_n season_n when_o the_o body_n be_v at_o rest_n be_v free_a from_o interruption_n by_o outward_a object_n thereby_o to_o contemplate_v more_o free_o and_o constant_o on_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o all_o such_o gracious_a mean_n as_o may_v further_o thereunto_o as_o for_o the_o hypocrite_n it_o be_v otherwise_o with_o he_o as_o of_o all_o thing_n he_o can_v endure_v to_o be_v alone_o for_o fear_v of_o melancholy_a bugbear_n etc._n etc._n so_o if_o he_o retire_v himself_o it_o be_v rather_o to_o plot_v for_o his_o desire_n or_o bless_v himself_o in_o his_o purchase_n to_o flatter_v his_o heart_n in_o his_o imaginary_a happiness_n if_o now_o any_o good_a motion_n break_v in_o to_o draw_v he_o high_o he_o startle_v as_o it_o have_v be_v at_o a_o bugbear_n and_o present_o break_v of_o to_o company_n music_n so_o far_o be_v he_o from_o cherish_v and_o entertain_v the_o same_o above_o all_o he_o can_v endure_v if_o it_o may_v be_v to_o wake_v in_o the_o night_n alone_o it_o be_v his_o wisdom_n to_o drown_v his_o head_n to_o bedward_o that_o he_o may_v lie_v in_o his_o bed_n like_o a_o stone_n if_o he_o awake_v his_o next_o work_n be_v to_o toss_v and_o tumble_v his_o body_n that_o so_o the_o mind_n may_v not_o settle_v to_o any_o holy_a meditation_n if_o he_o dream_v of_o temporal_a good_a it_o grieve_v he_o that_o he_o have_v it_o not_o if_o he_o dream_v of_o evil_n it_o scare_n he_o to_o report_v of_o it_o once_o it_o be_v that_o he_o seldom_o or_o never_o dream_v of_o heavenly_a thing_n or_o if_o he_o do_v he_o account_v it_o as_o a_o dream_n and_o so_o it_o vanish_v especial_o we_o shall_v find_v this_o proper_a to_o the_o saint_n to_o be_v wise_a in_o entertain_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n observe_v the_o check_n of_o conscience_n and_o furnish_v the_o mind_n with_o holy_a meditation_n rejoice_v exceed_o in_o the_o now_o plentiful_a tender_a and_o gracious_a success_n thereof_o and_o grieve_v exceed_o either_o at_o any_o contrary_a motion_n or_o at_o the_o neglect_n &_o disappointment_n of_o good_a motion_n he_o know_v that_o by_o neglect_v such_o he_o may_v grieve_v the_o spirit_n &_o so_o grow_v to_o a_o quench_n of_o the_o same_o and_o thereby_o be_v draw_v to_o despite_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n if_o not_o direct_o &_o by_o profession_n yet_o indirect_o and_o by_o a_o carnal_a opposition_n in_o slander_v &_o persecute_v spiritual_a grace_n in_o god_n child_n and_o therefore_o his_o wisdom_n be_v to_o resist_v the_o beginning_n of_o evil_a and_o entertain_v the_o first_o motion_n of_o good_a that_o so_o he_o may_v prevent_v the_o practice_n and_o custom_n of_o sin_n and_o so_o hardness_n of_o heart_n profaneness_n and_o apostasy_n that_o so_o be_v faithful_a in_o a_o little_a he_o may_v be_v entrust_v with_o great_a mercy_n and_o so_o he_o be_v also_o careful_a and_o provident_a to_o gather_v &_o treasure_n up_o store_n of_o good_a matter_n and_o heavenly_a business_n for_o the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o his_o mind_n lest_o that_o noble_a power_n of_o his_o soul_n shall_v be_v take_v up_o with_o trifle_n and_o vanity_n seed_n upon_o the_o earth_n or_o wear_v and_o waste_v itself_o with_o barren_a &_o lumpish_a melancholy_n to_o this_o end_n he_o be_v conscionable_a in_o redeem_v of_o the_o time_n in_o walk_v faithful_o in_o his_o call_n to_o auspicate_v his_o worldly_a occasion_n with_o spiritual_a exercise_n &_o spiritual_a end_n and_o thus_o his_o life_n be_v a_o life_n of_o meditation_n either_o upon_o his_o own_o infirmity_n &_o deceitful_a heart_n that_o so_o he_o may_v prevent_v they_o or_o be_v humble_v for_o they_o or_o upon_o the_o majesty_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n to_o elevate_v and_o settle_v his_o mind_n from_o these_o base_a &_o corruptible_a thing_n to_o that_o one_o thing_n which_o be_v necessary_a or_o upon_o that_o wonderful_o
mystery_n of_o his_o redemption_n to_o quicken_v &_o strengththen_v his_o faith_n and_o settle_v he_o against_o all_o opposition_n or_o upon_o the_o power_n of_o grace_n and_o sweet_a trade_n and_o course_n of_o sanctification_n to_o provoke_v he_o to_o thankfulness_n and_o and_o encourage_v he_o to_o perfection_n or_o upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o his_o call_n the_o manifold_a case_n of_o conscience_n &_o perplexity_n that_o be_v incident_a thereunto_o to_o wean_v he_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o provoke_v he_o to_o a_o general_a and_o entire_a holiness_n or_o upon_o his_o spiritual_a state_n how_o to_o preserve_v first_o love_n prevent_v relâ—pses_n grow_v in_o grace_n or_o upon_o his_o own_o mortality_n &_o infirmity_n the_o train_n of_o satan_n the_o terror_n of_o hell_n the_o suddenness_n of_o judgement_n to_o prevent_v security_n and_o provoke_v to_o a_o daily_a watchfulness_n this_o be_v the_o treasury_n that_o supply_v a_o holy_a mind_n with_o continual_a profitable_a matter_n what_o room_n will_v there_o be_v for_o idle_a thought_n if_o the_o mind_n be_v thus_o employ_v intend_v serious_o now_o one_o and_o then_o another_o to_o prevent_v custom_n and_o loathe_v not_o give_v over_o any_o particular_a without_o some_o special_a use_n for_o the_o reformation_n of_o some_o special_a hurt_n or_o increase_v of_o some_o spiritual_a good_a the_o last_o difference_n of_o thought_n between_o the_o regenerate_v and_o hypocrite_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o issue_n of_o they_o be_v this_o the_o best_a as_o they_o be_v not_o without_o corruption_n so_o they_o be_v accompany_v with_o thought_n suitable_a thereunto_o either_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o own_o or_o other_o occasion_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o for_o sin_n thought_n of_o excuse_n astonishment_n do_v ensue_v for_o other_o of_o prosperity_n thought_n of_o indignation_n envy_n etc._n etc._n psalm_n 73.37_o so_o it_o be_v also_o with_o the_o wicked_a but._n with_o this_o difference_n in_o these_o the_o issue_n of_o sorrow_n bring_v despair_n or_o blockishness_n or_o carnal_a pleasure_n in_o the_o godly_a repentance_n so_o peace_n and_o joy._n in_o these_o the_o issue_n of_o discontent_n and_o indignation_n be_v bloody_a conclusion_n &_o stratagens_n or_o close_v with_o the_o world_n psa_fw-la 73_o but_o in_o the_o godly_a they_o produce_v a_o wise_a entrance_n into_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o thereby_o a_o quyeting_n and_o refresh_v of_o the_o heart_n in_o 〈◊〉_d issue_n of_o god_n provi_v 〈◊〉_d and_o so_o a_o daily_a refine_n and_o purge_v of_o the_o heart_n from_o the_o dregs_n oâ—â—orruption_n and_o elevatâ—â—â—â—he_v same_o to_o more_o durable_a happiness_n psal_n 62.1.2.5.6.7_o and_o may_v we_o not_o difference_n these_o good_a thought_n in_o the_o wicked_a and_o godly_a by_o their_o compass_n and_o bound_n yea_o certain_o as_o thus_o the_o ordinary_a good_a thought_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v bound_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o their_o call_n not_o 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hypocrisy_n 3_o this_o difference_n shall_v cause_v we_o to_o labour_n a_o holy_a government_n and_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o heart_n and_o secret_a thought_n that_o so_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o a_o constant_a practice_n 〈◊〉_d holiness_n and_o thereby_o follow_v after_o perfection_n and_o be_v prepare_v to_o glory_n 4_o by_o this_o we_o shall_v discern_v of_o all_o particular_a action_n in_o god_n worship_n and_o to_o have_v comfort_n by_o the_o sincerity_n thereof_o of_o their_o acceptation_n with_o god_n evil_a thought_n be_v either_o general_a such_o as_o proceed_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n principal_o and_o so_o from_o such_o occasion_n outward_o that_o further_a the_o same_o or_o else_o they_o be_v particular_a such_o as_o wherewith_o some_o man_n be_v especial_o molest_v and_o these_o be_v 1._o blasphemous_a and_o atheistical_a thought_n 2._o melancholic_a and_o fearful_a imagination_n 3._o vain_a and_o wander_a thought_n interrupt_v they_o in_o holy_a duty_n of_o which_o in_o their_o place_n and_o first_o chap._n vii_o of_o evil_a thought_n in_o general_a what_o they_o be_v namely_o the_o immediate_a sprout_n and_o first_o blossom_n of_o the_o corrupt_a hart_n divert_v from_o god_n and_o encit_v hereby_o to_o do_v somewhat_o displease_v his_o majesty_n 1._o i_o say_v they_o be_v the_o immediate_a and_o first_o sprout_n and_o blossom_n because_o the_o evil_a heart_n feel_v and_o express_v it_o corruption_n first_o by_o these_o evil_a thought_n these_o first_o bewray_v it_o aversion_n from_o god_n these_o be_v the_o first_o motion_n to_o displease_v his_o majesty_n 2._o i_o add_v that_o they_o proceed_v immediate_o from_o a_o corrupt_a heart_n as_o be_v a_o fit_a tree_n to_o bring_v forth_o such_o bad_a fruit_n as_o be_v able_a to_o yield_v no_o better_o shall_v we_o look_v for_o fig_n of_o thorn_n in_o that_o it_o be_v whole_o taint_v with_o sin_n to_o prove_v that_o they_o be_v not_o â—â—ee_v proceed_v from_o such_o a_o â—ountaine_n that_o 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thought_n the_o cause_n of_o they_o 1_o the_o lord_n many_o time_n leave_v we_o to_o be_v buffet_v with_o evil_a thought_n to_o prevent_v thereby_o security_n and_o so_o to_o avoid_v gross_a and_o scandalous_a sin_n as_o we_o hâ—ue_v often_o temptation_n of_o unbelief_n to_o make_v we_o careful_a of_o apostasy_n and_o fear_v renounce_v of_o the_o faith_n 2_o these_o arise_v either_o from_o our_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n not_o yet_o thorough_o purge_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o inward_a poison_n thereof_o or_o of_o some_o sin_n unrepented_a of_o or_o of_o some_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v not_o labour_v to_o reform_v in_o other_o or_o of_o secret_a sin_n which_o we_o may_v fall_v into_o and_o be_v inclinable_a by_o former_a custom_n course_n of_o life_n call_v and_o company_n etc._n etc._n 3_o they_o proceed_v also_o from_o outward_a object_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n and_o whatsoever_o work_v upon_o
other_o and_o if_o they_o think_v ill_a they_o can_v do_v otherwise_o they_o must_v be_v bear_v withal_o they_o do_v no_o body_n any_o hurt_n etc._n etc._n but_o the_o godly_a esteem_n evil_a thought_n natural_a and_o good_a thought_n free_a if_o they_o think_v evil_a this_o they_o be_v sure_a of_o nature_n yield_v no_o better_a milk_n but_o if_o they_o think_v well_o this_o be_v a_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n it_o argue_v a_o heart_n set_v at_o liberty_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n 2_o the_o godly_a esteem_n evil_a thought_n as_o natural_a so_o damnable_a be_v more_o trouble_v with_o they_o then_o outward_a evil_n as_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o occasion_n of_o all_o sin_n they_o differ_v in_o their_o entertainment_n as_o with_o the_o wicked_a they_o be_v either_o make_v no_o reckon_n of_o because_o so_o ordinary_a as_o they_o suit_n with_o the_o belove_a sin_n so_o they_o be_v more_o welcome_a and_o feed_v on_o as_o the_o chief_a refresh_n of_o the_o mind_n that_o though_o it_o 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they_o pass_v away_o as_o dream_n without_o use_n and_o profit_n three_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o quality_n as_o that_o howsoever_o the_o saint_n before_o their_o call_n be_v subject_a to_o all_o sort_n of_o evil_a thought_n yet_o after_o their_o call_n they_o be_v only_o or_o especial_o subject_a to_o such_o as_o concern_v their_o call_n such_o as_o oppose_v the_o same_o such_o as_o concern_v their_o aberration_n therein_o as_o of_o hypocrisy_n distrust_n worldliness_n when_o as_o the_o wicked_a be_v usual_o subject_a to_o such_o evil_a thought_n as_o concern_v their_o nature_n constitution_n education_n condition_n of_o life_n company_n etc._n etc._n god_n be_v not_o in_o all_o their_o thought_n psal_n 10.4_o 5._o little_o or_o not_o think_v have_v they_o of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v or_o such_o happiness_n as_o concern_v the_o same_o much_o less_o of_o their_o end_n or_o preparation_n thereto_o unless_o they_o be_v force_v upon_o they_o either_o by_o the_o word_n or_o some_o sickness_n or_o loss_n or_o such_o like_a but_o the_o special_a difference_n be_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o issue_n and_o effect_n thereof_o as_o that_o evil_a thought_n in_o the_o godly_a breed_n humiliation_n fear_n watchfulness_n examine_v of_o their_o heart_n judge_v of_o themselves_o prayer_n long_v after_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n but_o in_o the_o wicked_a they_o breed_v presumption_n as_o if_o they_o be_v free_a and_o invincible_a and_o hereby_o hypocrisy_n securitiy_n and_o profaneness_n and_o all_o disordinate_a atheism_n and_o impiety_n all_o deboshnes_n in_o the_o conversation_n etc._n etc._n chap._n viii_o of_o blasphemous_a thought_n what_o they_o be_v these_o be_v such_o as_o concern_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o god_n of_o the_o mesâ—ias_n his_o nature_n and_o office_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o his_o work_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o word_n etc._n etc._n whence_o they_o come_v and_o they_o either_o arise_v from_o that_o root_n of_o infidelity_n and_o atheism_n natural_o settle_v in_o us._n or_o else_o they_o be_v cast_v in_o by_o satan_n envy_v our_o knowledge_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o seek_v to_o distract_v and_o discourage_v we_o in_o our_o profession_n and_o proceed_n therein_o or_o they_o proceed_v from_o our_o customary_a and_o carnal_a worship_n of_o god_n whereupon_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o have_v make_v a_o real_a idol_n of_o god_n by_o counterfeit_a worship_n no_o maruailâ—_n if_o we_o be_v fcourge_v with_o such_o blasphemous_a thought_n as_o if_o there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n in_o itself_o and_o because_o so_o far_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o we_o have_v make_v he_o no_o better_o unto_o we_o by_o our_o deceitful_a worship_n the_o difference_n of_o they_o we_o shall_v discern_v they_o to_o arise_v from_o natural_a corruption_n by_o these_o mark_v first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o person_n that_o be_v trouble_v with_o they_o which_o be_v either_o novice_n in_o christ_n ignorant_a for_o the_o most_o 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or_o they_o be_v decay_v and_o so_o decline_v from_o their_o first_o love_n and_o so_o be_v rouse_v up_o and_o set_v upon_o by_o such_o horrible_a thought_n to_o put_v they_o to_o their_o trial_n and_o so_o recover_v they_o again_o or_o in_o their_o fail_n they_o be_v plunge_v into_o sudden_a thought_n of_o despair_n and_o these_o usual_o be_v second_v with_o such_o blasphemous_a thought_n as_o to_o hold_v they_o therein_o by_o satan_n policy_n so_o indeed_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o put_v they_o to_o try_v their_o hold_n in_o god_n &_o so_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n without_o feeling_n and_o so_o in_o the_o end_n to_o recover_v feel_v again_o ann_n so_o also_o we_o may_v discern_v these_o tentation_n to_o arise_v from_o nature_n corruption_n by_o such_o occasion_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o god_n child_n for_o either_o it_o please_v god_n to_o shine_v unto_o his_o child_n with_o extraordinary_a comfort_n and_o inward_a joy_n which_o satan_n seek_v to_o turn_v as_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n and_o to_o set_v up_o thereby_o temporal_a happiness_n it_o therefore_o please_v god_n to_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v buffet_v with_o such_o fearful_a thought_n that_o so_o we_o may_v try_v our_o hold_n in_o god_n whether_o we_o love_v he_o better_o than_o these_o comfort_n that_o we_o may_v wait_v upon_o he_o in_o the_o want_n of_o comfort_n and_o be_v provoke_v true_o to_o faint_v after_o eternal_a comfort_n and_o so_o as_o it_o please_v god_n sometime_o to_o give_v unto_o his_o church_n outward_a rest_n because_o it_o be_v nature_n corruption_n to_o build_v tabernacle_n here_o to_o measure_n god_n by_o outward_a prosperity_n as_o if_o he_o only_o be_v know_v herein_o therefore_o herein_o follow_v these_o tentation_n of_o atheism_n and_o blasphemy_n to_o draw_v we_o to_o a_o high_a conceit_n of_o the_o deity_n to_o measure_v
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to_o we_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o natural_a light_n &_o wisdom_n that_o so_o he_o may_v hold_v we_o in_o our_o old_a bias_n therefore_o here_o we_o must_v be_v wary_a in_o discern_v of_o thing_n that_o differ_v as_o first_o between_o such_o thought_n as_o necessary_o proceed_v from_o melancholy_a and_o such_o as_o be_v impute_v thereto_o namely_o that_o thought_n of_o melancholy_a as_o they_o be_v sudden_a and_o violent_a so_o many_o time_n they_o be_v unseasonable_a and_o exorbitant_a yea_o for_o the_o most_o part_n vain_a and_o idle_a without_o sound_a ground_n yea_o contrary_a to_o common_a reason_n and_o religion_n and_o yet_o obstinate_a and_o refractorie_a impatient_a of_o cure_n very_o difficult_a to_o be_v remedy_v 1_o but_o holy_a thought_n concern_v sanctification_n arise_v from_o the_o true_a ground_n the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o it_o be_v subdue_v to_o deliberation_n for_o the_o wise_a discern_a of_o they_o &_o so_o by_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o spirit_n find_v 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more_o constant_o and_o the_o accidental_a quickness_n of_o the_o humour_n if_o it_o proceed_v from_o adust_a choler_n may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o put_v they_o more_o speedy_o in_o execution_n and_o to_o elevate_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o high_a object_n and_o end_n of_o they_o so_o that_o if_o we_o can_v be_v more_o slow_a to_o evil_n and_o nimble_a to_o good_a more_o retire_v from_o the_o world_n and_o familiar_a with_o god_n more_o serviceable_a to_o the_o church_n &_o less_o respect_v ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o flesh_n if_o we_o can_v be_v more_o patient_a iâ—_n trouble_v more_o fearful_a of_o offend_v our_o god_n more_o jealous_a of_o ourselves_o in_o regard_n of_o cleave_v corruption_n and_o more_o confident_a on_o our_o god_n in_o rest_v on_o his_o faithfulness_n so_o turn_v the_o effect_n of_o natural_a melancholy_n to_o be_v spur_n unto_o grace_n be_v more_o sorrowful_a for_o sin_n
they_o may_v not_o wander_v after_o vanity_n and_o so_o let_v in_o such_o occasion_n aâ—_n may_v divert_v and_o corrupt_v our_o serious_a meditation_n and_o yet_o take_v we_o here_o heed_n of_o satan_n policy_n that_o while_o we_o labour_v the_o conformity_n of_o our_o outward_a man_n to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n we_o grow_v not_o curious_a or_o superstitious_a therein_o tie_v ourselves_o to_o such_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o in_o private_a be_v indifferent_a or_o else_o more_o tamper_n upon_o the_o one_o than_o the_o other_o namely_o the_o invention_n of_o the_o mind_n lest_o this_o prove_v a_o occasion_n to_o draw_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o sense_n and_o so_o to_o offer_v up_o no_o better_a than_o a_o carnal_a worship_n and_o for_o the_o same_o just_o to_o be_v buffet_v with_o such_o like_a imagination_n and_o therefore_o as_o here_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n to_o avoid_v such_o vain_a pomp_n and_o ceremony_n which_o may_v rather_o work_v upon_o the_o sense_n than_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o to_o affect_v it_o according_a to_o the_o outward_a object_n so_o also_o be_v we_o wise_a to_o keep_v a_o holy_a conformity_n with_o the_o congregation_n therein_o lest_o difference_n of_o gesture_n cause_n distraction_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o so_o oppress_v it_o with_o vain_a affection_n of_o singularity_n scrupulosity_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v unseem_o to_o pray_v when_o other_o sing_v to_o stand_v when_o other_o kneel_v because_o the_o public_a action_n must_v be_v uniform_a as_o in_o the_o matter_n so_o in_o the_o manner_n or_o else_o we_o deface_v the_o communion_n pretend_v therein_o and_o make_v a_o jar_n in_o such_o a_o sweet_a consort_n and_o thereby_o be_v give_v up_o to_o manifold_a vain_a and_o wander_a thought_n so_o it_o be_v wisdom_n to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o mean_v vouchsafe_v though_o happy_o we_o may_v have_v dainty_a food_n else_o where_o lest_o hereby_o we_o seem_v to_o 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kill_v we_o the_o trial_n of_o the_o remedy_n and_o therefore_o here_o be_v the_o trial_n that_o these_o thought_n be_v in_o cure_n 1_o if_o in_o holy_a duty_n we_o more_o particular_o discern_v they_o 2_o anâ—_n so_o in_o regard_n of_o they_o be_v confound_v in_o respect_n of_o confidence_n in_o the_o work_n do_v as_o of_o ourselves_o 3_o and_o yet_o in_o obedience_n to_o our_o god_n shall_v still_o submit_v to_o his_o ordinance_n 4_o not_o so_o much_o measure_v the_o worth_n and_o acceptance_n thereof_o by_o the_o present_a success_n 5_o as_o still_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n persuade_v ourselves_o that_o our_o person_n and_o service_n shall_v be_v accept_v of_o our_o god_n 6_o and_o so_o in_o this_o assurance_n shall_v still_o draw_v near_o unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n complain_v unto_o our_o god_n of_o the_o unrulinesse_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o labour_v to_o approve_v the_o same_o in_o his_o presence_n wait_v upon_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o work_n and_o comfort_v ourselves_o that_o he_o require_v no_o more_o than_o he_o give_v but_o will_v accept_v according_a to_o what_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o what_o we_o have_v not_o still_o ply_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o way_n and_o not_o be_v weary_a of_o well_o do_v undoubted_o we_o shall_v reap_v if_o we_o faint_v not_o and_o for_o the_o present_n shall_v not_o lose_v our_o labour_n we_o shall_v find_v our_o heart_n more_o humble_v to_o meet_v the_o lord_n more_o pliable_a towards_o he_o and_o so_o more_o familiar_a with_o he_o &_o so_o by_o communion_n with_o our_o bless_a god_n more_o freedom_n from_o these_o vain_a and_o wander_a thought_n so_o that_o howsoever_o they_o may_v yet_o glance_v and_o start_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n our_o heart_n shall_v yet_o more_o rise_v against_o they_o our_o cry_n against_o they_o more_o earnest_a our_o affection_n more_o enlarge_v to_o our_o god_n in_o his_o worship_n and_o so_o though_o we_o do_v no_o other_o good_a yet_o if_o we_o can_v give_v over_o with_o a_o sound_n judge_v of_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o out_o of_o conscience_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o any_o mean_n much_o less_o of_o that_o which_o we_o find_v ourselves_o so_o much_o short_a unto_o in_o inward_a conformity_n we_o shall_v hereby_o grow_v more_o pure_a and_o sober_a in_o our_o judgment_n concern_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n not_o stumble_v at_o such_o small_a suppose_v fail_n and_o corruption_n therein_o arise_v rather_o from_o our_o abuse_n than_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o in_o itself_o as_o if_o we_o may_v not_o in_o regard_n thereof_o communicate_v therewith_o nor_o lust_a after_o quail_n when_o we_o have_v plenty_n of_o manna_n as_o distaste_v the_o simplicity_n and_o outward_a seem_a baseness_n thereof_o or_o measure_v the_o same_o by_o the_o estimation_n and_o entertainment_n thereof_o in_o the_o world_n as_o it_o be_v our_o corruption_n through_o desire_n of_o novelty_n and_o change_n to_o think_v other_o come_v better_a than_o our_o own_o because_o indeed_o we_o abuse_v our_o own_o and_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o it_o but_o wise_o judge_v of_o what_o be_v fit_a for_o we_o because_o that_o may_v better_o fit_v other_o which_o be_v not_o so_o convenient_a for_o we_o i_o speak_v of_o the_o manner_n and_o also_o of_o the_o matter_n yea_o all_o matter_n may_v not_o be_v fit_a for_o all_o sort_n at_o all_o time_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o discern_v between_o thing_n that_o differ_v and_o so_o try_v all_o thing_n shall_v yet_o hold_v that_o which_o be_v good_a not_o refuse_v our_o meat_n because_o other_o do_v abuse_v it_o or_o it_o be_v not_o so_o well_o cook_v but_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o our_o own_o unworthiness_n shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o what_o we_o have_v as_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v sufficient_a till_o the_o lord_n afford_v more_o and_o he_o will_v require_v no_o more_o at_o our_o hand_n then_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n which_o he_o give_v and_o so_o shall_v labour_v to_o be_v faithful_a in_o a_o little_a husband_v that_o well_o which_o be_v commit_v unto_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n answerable_a thereunto_o as_o hereby_o we_o shall_v find_v our_o mind_n settle_v in_o obedience_n to_o our_o god_n so_o we_o shall_v find_v a_o gracious_a return_n of_o this_o our_o obedience_n even_o a_o quiet_v of_o the_o heart_n in_o what_o we_o do_v and_o settle_v of_o our_o thought_n and_o affection_n more_o entire_o thereupon_o that_o so_o we_o may_v reap_v more_o profit_n thereby_o and_o be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o our_o account_n with_o joy_n and_o not_o with_o grief_n sure_o when_o i_o do_v remember_v what_o stumble_v there_o have_v be_v in_o our_o church_n at_o the_o matter_n &_o manner_n of_o our_o worship_n some_o measure_v it_o by_o the_o vessel_n and_o so_o conceit_v the_o corruption_n thereof_o other_o judge_v it_o by_o the_o outward_a habit_n thereof_o and_o so_o condemn_v it_o to_o be_v antichristian_a and_o so_o not_o to_o be_v communicate_v with_o other_o censure_v of_o it_o by_o it_o estimation_n &_o success_n which_o be_v not_o powerful_a with_o the_o wise_a and_o multitude_n be_v therefore_o reject_v because_o not_o many_o seem_a wise_n nor_o noble_a do_v embrace_v the_o same_o joh._n 7.48_o as_o this_o be_v unto_o i_o be_v a_o plain_a evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n thereof_o so_o it_o be_v a_o sufficient_a satisfaction_n not_o to_o stumble_v with_o these_o stumbler_n but_o to_o hold_v the_o truth_n in_o sobriety_n and_o meekness_n especial_o when_o i_o consider_v a_o double_a effect_n of_o these_o stumbling_n the_o one_o in_o those_o who_o be_v give_v up_o by_o the_o lord_n so_o to_o stumble_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o recover_v again_o have_v therefore_o
upon_o pretence_n to_o better_v themselves_o and_o avoid_v these_o offence_n forsake_v our_o assembly_n and_o refuse_v their_o true_a guide_n and_o light_n to_o know_v god_n and_o themselves_o by_o and_o so_o indeed_o by_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n have_v be_v give_v up_o to_o all_o vanity_n and_o perverseness_n of_o error_n and_o endless_a wander_n not_o only_o condemn_v our_o communion_n as_o abominable_a and_o monstrous_a and_o yet_o still_o chap_a and_o change_v their_o judgement_n therein_o sometime_o we_o be_v a_o church_n sometime_o no_o church_n but_o a_o synagogue_n of_o antichrist_n hear_v we_o they_o will_v but_o not_o join_v with_o we_o but_o herein_o also_o just_o condemn_v themselves_o in_o condemn_v we_o as_o renounce_v that_o conversion_n which_o if_o ever_o they_o have_v any_o as_o themselves_o undertake_v they_o have_v they_o have_v it_o among_o we_o and_o so_o condemn_v all_o truth_n of_o god_n former_a grace_n in_o they_o as_o no_o better_a than_o hypocrisy_n and_o 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â—ight_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o so_o receyve_v daily_o new_a strength_n and_o grace_n from_o that_o fountain_n we_o shall_v be_v enable_v thereby_o to_o proceed_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o every_o good_a work_n that_o so_o we_o in_o he_o may_v attain_v to_o perfection_n and_o follow_v hard_a after_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o our_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n phil._n 3.12.14_o as_o remember_v that_o this_o life_n be_v the_o time_n of_o combat_v and_o wrestle_v with_o corruption_n not_o of_o full_a victory_n over_o they_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o strive_v lawful_o we_o shall_v obtain_v if_o we_o give_v not_o over_o they_o they_o in_o the_o end_n will_v give_v over_o us._n and_o therefore_o if_o now_o we_o can_v still_o groan_n to_o be_v disburden_v of_o these_o trouble-house_n and_o sigh_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o heavenly_a communion_n where_o we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o all_o these_o noisome_a guest_n this_o be_v our_o evidence_n that_o already_o we_o have_v get_v the_o better_a of_o they_o and_o in_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v quite_o rid_v of_o they_o especial_o for_o the_o heal_n of_o this_o flux_n of_o vain_a and_o wander_a thought_n labour_v we_o to_o receiuc_a the_o word_n and_o all_o other_o duty_n as_o the_o worde_n of_o god_n as_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n propound_v the_o main_a end_n which_o be_v our_o conformity_n to_o god_n our_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n be_v wise_a to_o try_v the_o spirit_n and_o hold_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o shall_v our_o heart_n be_v set_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o holy_a duty_n so_o shall_v they_o not_o rove_v at_o any_o by-obiect_n either_o of_o the_o minister_n &_o his_o fayling_n to_o stumble_v at_o therein_o or_o at_o any_o other_o vain_a complement_n that_o may_v distract_v us._n above_o all_o bring_v faith_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o all_o god_n ornance_n namely_o a_o persuasion_n that_o god_n command_v they_o 2._o a_o evidence_n that_o we_o do_v they_o not_o to_o merit_v but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n in_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o for_o his_o unspeakable_a love_n in_o christ_n that_o by_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v enable_v thereto_o that_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v and_o so_o shall_v this_o immoderate_a flux_n be_v gracious_o heal_v use_v of_o these_o wander_a thought_n both_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o our_o mastery_n over_o they_o and_o also_o for_o our_o comfort_n in_o regard_n of_o such_o remaindure_n as_o will_v necessary_o accompany_v we_o in_o this_o our_o pilgrimage_n howsoever_o we_o have_v undertake_v to_o prescribe_v a_o remedy_n against_o these_o wander_a thought_n encumbr_v of_o we_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n yet_o lest_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v in_o the_o use_n of_o the_o remedy_n as_o imagine_v it_o to_o be_v altogether_o ineffectual_a &_o so_o may_v question_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n consider_v we_o first_o that_o as_o it_o be_v impossible_a so_o long_o as_o corruption_n remain_v to_o be_v quite_o free_a from_o such_o noisome_a guest_n but_o that_o whatsoever_o mean_n we_o use_v we_o shall_v be_v molest_v with_o they_o continual_o because_o our_o life_n be_v a_o continual_a warfare_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n we_o be_v yet_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grow_v &_o so_o of_o imperfection_n so_o we_o be_v not_o therefore_o to_o despair_v that_o we_o have_v do_v no_o good_a because_o we_o have_v not_o attain_a what_o this_o life_n can_v afford_v only_o herein_o may_v be_v our_o comfort_n that_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_v we_o maintain_v the_o combat_n use_v such_o remedy_n as_o be_v prescribe_v thereunto_o and_o this_o shall_v be_v our_o evidence_n that_o we_o still_o walk_v within_o our_o bound_n and_o so_o may_v be_v sure_a of_o god_n
10._o the_o will_v alter_v and_o enlarge_v to_o desire_v and_o prosecute_v the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o whole_a man_n with_o all_o the_o outward_a member_n thereof_o give_v up_o as_o weapon_n of_o righteousness_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n and_o all_o this_o out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o the_o renew_a mind_n and_o heart_n transform_v into_o the_o holy_a image_n which_o it_o have_v lose_v and_o conform_v thereby_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n 2._o cor_fw-la 5.16.17_o rom._n 12.2_o col._n 3_o 2._o rom._n 7.7_o heb._n 10.21.22_o rom._n 7.20.22_o rom._n 6.7_o 11._o thus_o as_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n so_o do_v we_o in_o nothing_o more_o resemble_v the_o simplicity_n and_o purity_n thereof_o in_o no._n thing_n more_o do_v we_o communicate_v therewith_o then_o in_o our_o nimble_a and_o pure_a thought_n by_o these_o though_o we_o be_v absent_a in_o body_n yet_o we_o can_v be_v present_a withhim_a by_o these_o when_o the_o body_n lie_v senseless_a in_o the_o bed_n yet_o we_o may_v solace_v our_o self_n with_o god_n and_o so_o indeed_o without_o this_o ministry_n of_o holy_a thought_n we_o can_v not_o perform_v that_o constant_a and_o continual_a worship_n unto_o our_o god_n as_o may_v give_v sound_a comfort_n of_o the_o sincerity_n thereof_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o godly_a have_v be_v so_o careful_a of_o their_o thought_n and_o and_o prepare_v of_o their_o heart_n that_o it_o be_v their_o thought_n that_o they_o most_o complain_v upon_o rom._n 7.21_o their_o thought_n it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v most_o comfort_v with_o as_o god_n accept_v these_o above_o all_o other_o service_n so_o above_o other_o this_o service_n be_v most_o comfortable_a as_o free_a from_o hypocrisy_n tediousness_n and_o whatsoever_o other_o imputation_n 4_o thus_o as_o in_o the_o create_v of_o this_o new_a work_n the_o thought_n be_v as_o well_o range_v and_o bring_v in_o subjection_n as_o the_o outward_a man_n so_o 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2.15_o have_v not_o even_o humane_a law_n guide_v only_o and_o derive_v from_o the_o divine_a light_n of_o nature_n condemn_a thought_n and_o purpose_n of_o evil_a though_o the_o fact_n have_v not_o be_v perform_v as_o in_o case_n of_o treason_n and_o do_v their_o reason_n because_o it_o be_v against_o so_o eminent_a a_o person_n because_o other_o may_v be_v terrify_v from_o imagine_v and_o contrive_v the_o like_a do_v not_o these_o reason_n i_o say_v condemn_v the_o evil_a of_o thought_n be_v commence_v against_o the_o great_a god_n infinite_o above_o all_o earthly_a sovereignty_n which_o meet_v with_o evil_a thought_n to_o prevent_v worse_a evil_n sure_o if_o common_a reason_n do_v award_n that_o the_o principal_n be_v punish_v at_o least_o equal_o with_o the_o accessary_a then_o must_v not_o evil_a thought_n escape_v the_o censure_n see_v they_o be_v the_o ringleader_n and_o firebrand_n to_o all_o sin_n all_o outward_a object_n and_o occasion_n can_v not_o hurt_v but_o by_o the_o 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there_o be_v then_o by_o the_o rage_n and_o unsatiaablenesse_n of_o the_o thought_n to_o be_v hinder_v from_o rest_n the_o sweet_a nurse_n of_o nature_n so_o great_a a_o blessing_n that_o the_o lord_n promise_v it_o only_o to_o his_o belove_a that_o his_o sleeepe_a shall_v be_v sweet_a mich._n 2.1_o loe_o the_o wicked_a imagine_v mischief_n upon_o their_o bed_n and_o be_v it_o any_o marvel_n if_o there_o be_v a_o woe_n belong_v to_o they_o not_o only_o in_o deprive_v they_o for_o the_o present_a of_o that_o sweet_a blessing_n of_o sleep_n but_o in_o prepare_v they_o to_o that_o everlasting_a night_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o yet_o so_o strong_o be_v they_o bewitch_v this_o to_o they_o be_v account_v the_o great_a liberty_n they_o can_v sleep_v unless_o they_o do_v evil_a their_o sleep_n depart_v from_o they_o unless_o they_o cause_v some_o to_o fall_v pro._n 4.18.19_o if_o we_o can_v take_v a_o view_n of_o the_o restless_a and_o insatiable_a thought_n of_o the_o aspyre_a and_o usurer_n of_o the_o envious_a &_o cruel_a man_n how_o he_o waste_v his_o marrow_n his_o time_n his_o sense_n etc._n etc._n we_o may_v conclude_v their_o thought_n to_o be_v inflame_v from_o hell_n which_o nothing_o but_o hell_n if_o that_o shall_v satisfy_v and_o what_o great_a plague_n &_o tormten_o can_v there_o be_v to_o a_o manthen_n to_o be_v still_o think_v of_o that_o which_o he_o can_v have_v nay_o what_o great_a bondage_n and_o torture_n can_v happen_v unto_o man_n than_o still_o to_o be_v think_v of_o that_o good_a which_o he_o have_v lose_v shall_v not_o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o his_o torment_n in_o hell_n nay_o the_o very_a hell_n of_o hell_n itself_o and_o yet_o this_o be_v even_o the_o great_a liberty_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a herein_o they_o do_v most_o applaud_v themselves_o that_o either_o they_o can_v think_v of_o that_o they_o can_v have_v it_o do_v they_o good_a to_o imagine_v themselves_o rich_a to_o wish_v to_o be_v great_a or_o else_o 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pride_n of_o hart_n they_o can_v hardly_o be_v reclaim_v because_o this_o may_v serve_v to_o the_o confusion_n of_o their_o excellency_n &_o wisdom_n so_o be_v just_o seduce_v by_o satan_n and_o obfirm_v against_o all_o recovery_n and_o be_v there_o a_o more_o effectual_a delusion_n to_o harden_v the_o heart_n in_o error_n then_o by_o pervert_v the_o judgement_n further_o that_o it_o shall_v stumble_v at_o the_o true_a light_n esteem_v it_o to_o be_v but_o the_o darkness_n and_o corruption_n of_o nature_n a_o idle_a and_o frivolous_a conceit_n of_o melancholy_n be_v it_o not_o just_a with_o god_n that_o they_o which_o call_v darkness_n light_n because_o they_o love_v the_o darkness_n more_o than_o the_o light_n shall_v also_o be_v give_v up_o to_o a_o further_a delusion_n even_o to_o call_v light_a darkness_n that_o so_o they_o may_v be_v hold_v captive_a in_o darkness_n and_o thereby_o be_v prepare_v to_o everlasting_a darkness_n that_o we_o may_v therefore_o not_o be_v feduce_v 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