reasonable_a desire_n so_o the_o confirmation_n of_o that_o happiness_n be_v the_o solace_n and_o security_n of_o those_o that_o desire_v it_o he_o say_v the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o christ_n shall_v be_v the_o desire_n of_o all_o nation_n in_o as_o much_o as_o without_o he_o that_o happiness_n which_o all_o do_v natural_o desire_v be_v but_o a_o meteor_n and_o fiction_n so_o then_o we_o see_v that_o even_o the_o light_n of_o our_o inbred_a reason_n second_v and_o direct_v by_o divine_a truth_n do_v lead_v we_o unto_o a_o desire_n of_o christ_n who_o alone_o be_v the_o author_n and_o matter_n of_o that_o happiness_n which_o be_v the_o true_a though_o unknown_a object_n of_o all_o our_o natural_a desire_n now_o this_o happiness_n in_o christ_n we_o can_v have_v till_o we_o have_v actual_a fruition_n of_o he_o enjoy_v this_o blessedness_n we_o never_o can_v till_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o he_o no_o more_o than_o a_o dissect_a member_n enjoy_v the_o vital_a influence_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n union_n unto_o christ_n we_o can_v have_v until_o it_o please_v he_o by_o his_o spirit_n as_o it_o be_v to_o stoop_v from_o that_o kingdom_n where_o now_o he_o be_v and_o to_o exhibit_v himself_o unto_o those_o who_o it_o please_v he_o to_o assume_v into_o the_o unity_n of_o his_o body_n other_o way_n to_o enjoy_v he_o here_o we_o can_v have_v none_o since_o no_o man_n can_v at_o his_o pleasure_n or_o power_n lift_v up_o his_o eye_n with_o steven_n to_o see_v he_o or_o go_v up_o with_o s._n paul_n to_o the_o three_o heaven_n to_o enjoy_v he_o now_o it_o have_v please_v the_o wisdom_n of_o christ_n 7._o who_o honour_n ever_o it_o be_v to_o magnify_v his_o power_n in_o his_o creature_n weakness_n and_o to_o borrow_v no_o parcel_n of_o glory_n in_o his_o service_n from_o those_o earthly_a and_o elementary_a instrument_n which_o he_o use_v in_o it_o by_o no_o other_o mean_n to_o exhibit_v and_o confirm_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o sacred_a body_n unto_o we_o with_o the_o life_n and_o righteousness_n that_o from_o it_o issue_v but_o only_o by_o those_o poor_a and_o ordinary_a element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o which_o therefore_o he_o require_v such_o reverence_n such_o hunger_n and_o affection_n as_o be_v in_o reason_n due_a to_o the_o hand_n that_o reach_v to_o the_o seal_n that_o secure_v to_o the_o food_n that_o strengthen_v that_o spiritual_a life_n in_o we_o without_o which_o we_o can_v possible_o reach_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o our_o very_a natural_a and_o create_v desire_n happiness_n and_o tranquillity_n it_o behoove_v we_o therefore_o to_o beware_v how_o we_o give_v entertainment_n to_o any_o carnal_a thought_n which_o go_v about_o to_o vilify_v and_o undervalue_v the_o excellency_n of_o so_o divine_a mystery_n from_o the_o outward_a meanness_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o say_v not_o like_o sullen_a 13._o naaman_n be_v not_o the_o wine_n in_o the_o vintner_n cellar_n or_o the_o bread_n of_o my_o own_o table_n as_o good_a as_o nourish_v as_o be_v any_o in_o the_o temple_n certain_o if_o thou_o be_v command_v some_o great_a work_n for_o the_o procure_n of_o so_o great_a a_o good_a as_o there_o have_v be_v between_o the_o service_n and_o the_o reward_n we_o disproportion_n so_o will_v even_o reason_v itself_o have_v dictate_v unto_o we_o a_o necessity_n of_o obey_v rather_o then_o of_o dispute_v how_o much_o rather_o when_o he_o bid_v we_o only_o to_o eat_v and_o live_v true_a it_o be_v that_o these_o creature_n natural_o have_v no_o more_o power_n to_o convey_v christ_n than_o wax_n have_v in_o itself_o to_o convey_v a_o lordship_n yet_o as_o a_o small_a piece_n of_o wax_n when_o once_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o a_o humane_a covenant_n or_o contract_v it_o be_v make_v the_o instrument_n to_o confirm_v and_o ratify_v such_o a_o conveyance_n be_v unto_o the_o receiver_n of_o more_o consequence_n than_o all_o the_o wax_n in_o the_o town_n beside_o and_o be_v with_o the_o great_a care_n preserve_v so_o these_o element_n though_o physical_o the_o same_o which_o be_v use_v at_o our_o own_o table_n yet_o in_o the_o virtue_n of_o that_o holy_a consecration_n whereby_o they_o be_v make_v the_o instruâ—ments_n of_o exhibit_v and_o the_o seal_n of_o ascertain_v god_n covenant_n of_o grace_n unto_o we_o be_v unto_o we_o more_o valewable_a than_o our_o barn_n full_a of_o grain_n or_o our_o press_n full_a of_o grape_n and_o be_v to_o be_v desire_v with_o so_o far_o distant_a a_o affection_n from_o the_o other_o that_o be_v common_a as_o heaven_n be_v above_o earth_n second_o in_o that_o these_o element_n be_v consecrate_v and_o exhibit_v for_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o thence_o see_v how_o the_o church_n have_v her_o 19_o degree_n of_o faith_n her_o 16_o measure_n the_o spirit_n her_o 19_o deficiencye_n of_o grace_n her_o languish_n ebbing_n imperfection_n her_o decay_n blemish_n and_o fall_n which_o make_v she_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o be_v 13._o perfect_v build_v 7._o root_v establish_v 2._o in_o faith_n and_o righteousness_n lucam_fw-la all_o thing_n under_o the_o middle_a region_n be_v subject_a to_o wind_n thunder_n tempest_n the_o continual_a uncertainty_n of_o boisterous_a whether_o whereas_o in_o the_o heaven_n there_o be_v a_o perfect_a uniform_a serenity_n and_o calmness_n so_o when_o a_o christian_a come_v once_o to_o his_o own_o country_n unto_o heaven_n he_o than_o come_v unto_o a_o estate_n of_o peace_n and_o security_n 2._o to_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n where_o thief_n do_v not_o break_v thorowgh_n nor_o steal_v where_o neither_o flesh_n nor_o satan_n have_v any_o admission_n no_o storm_n of_o temptation_n no_o shipwreck_n of_o conscience_n 19_o but_o where_o all_o thing_n be_v spiritual_a 13._o and_o peaceable_a but_o in_o this_o earth_n where_o satan_n have_v power_n to_o go_v from_o place_n to_o place_n to_o 2._o compass_v the_o world_n to_o raise_v his_o tempest_n against_o the_o church_n even_o the_o psalm_n wave_n of_o ungodly_a man_n can_v have_v no_o safety_n from_o any_o danger_n which_o either_o his_o subtlety_n can_v contrive_v or_o his_o malice_n provoke_v or_o his_o power_n execute_v or_o his_o instrument_n further_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v here_o subject_a to_o more_o or_o few_o degree_n of_o faintness_n in_o our_o faith_n according_a as_o our_o strength_n to_o resist_v the_o common_a adversary_n be_v less_o or_o great_a as_o in_o the_o natural_a so_o in_o the_o mystical_a body_n though_o all_o the_o part_n do_v in_o common_a partake_v of_o life_n yet_o one_o be_v more_o vital_a than_o another_o the_o heart_n and_o head_n than_o the_o hand_n and_o foot_n yea_o the_o same_o part_n be_v at_o one_o time_n more_o active_a and_o quick_a then_o at_o other_o one_o while_o overgrow_v with_o humour_n and_o stiffen_v with_o distemper_n another_o while_n free_a expedite_a and_o able_a for_o the_o discharge_n of_o any_o vital_a office_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o drive_v we_o to_o a_o necessity_n of_o recover_v our_o strength_n and_o make_v up_o our_o breach_n by_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n which_o shall_v likewise_o tell_v we_o in_o what_o humble_a esteem_n we_o ought_v to_o have_v our_o perfect_a endowment_n they_o be_v all_o subject_n to_o their_o fayling_n and_o decay_v three_o in_o that_o these_o mystery_n do_v knit_v the_o faithful_a together_o into_o the_o unity_n of_o on_o common_a body_n we_o see_v what_o fellow_n feel_v the_o faithful_a shall_v have_v of_o each_o other_o how_o they_o shall_v interest_n themselves_o in_o the_o several_a state_n and_o affection_n of_o their_o fellow_n member_n to_o 15._o rejoice_v with_o those_o that_o rejoice_v and_o to_o weep_v with_o those_o that_o weep_v as_o we_o shall_v 2._o think_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o so_o agree_v in_o a_o unity_n of_o judgement_n because_o 26._o all_o lead_v with_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o 26._o truth_n so_o we_o shall_v all_o 2._o suffer_v and_o do_v the_o same_o thing_n and_o so_o all_o concur_v in_o a_o unity_n of_o affection_n because_o 11._o all_o animate_v by_o the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o 5._o spirit_n of_o love_n too_o 23._o where_o there_o be_v dissension_n and_o disagreement_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o several_a law_n where_o the_o law_n be_v diverse_a the_o government_n differ_v too_o and_o in_o a_o different_a government_n there_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v a_o different_a subjection_n he_o than_o that_o do_v not_o sympathize_v with_o his_o brother_n but_o nourish_v factious_a and_o uncharitable_a thought_n against_o he_o do_v therein_o plain_o testify_v that_o he_o be_v not_o subject_a at_o least_o total_o unto_o the_o same_o prince_n with_o he_o and_o then_o we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v but_o two_o prince_n a_o prince_n of_o peace_n and_o a_o
special_a presence_n do_v much_o vary_v unto_o this_o special_a union_n of_o the_o creature_n unto_o god_n in_o virtue_n whereof_o the_o creature_n be_v quicken_v and_o do_v in_o some_o sort_n live_v the_o life_n of_o god_n there_o be_v necessary_o presuppose_v some_o sinew_n or_o ligament_n which_o may_v be_v therefore_o call_v the_o medium_n and_o instrument_n of_o life_n this_o knot_n in_o the_o estate_n of_o man_n creation_n be_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n or_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n which_o while_o man_n do_v maintain_v firm_a and_o unshaken_a he_o have_v a_o evident_a communion_n with_o god_n in_o all_o those_o vital_a influence_n which_o his_o mercy_n be_v please_v to_o shed_v down_o upon_o he_o but_o once_o untie_v this_o knot_n and_o cut_v asunder_o that_o bond_n there_o do_v immediate_o ensue_v a_o separation_n between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o by_o a_o infallible_a consequence_n death_n likewise_o but_o god_n be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o not_o willing_a to_o plunge_v his_o creature_n into_o eternal_a misery_n find_v a_o new_a mean_n to_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o he_o by_o appoint_v a_o more_o easy_a covenant_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o second_o knot_n of_o our_o union_n unto_o he_o only_o to_o believe_v in_o christ_n incarnate_a who_o have_v do_v that_o for_o we_o which_o we_o ourselves_o have_v former_o undo_v and_o this_o new_a covenant_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o faith_n by_o which_o the_o just_a do_v live_v but_o here_o a_o man_n may_v object_v that_o it_o be_v hard_a for_o one_o to_o discern_v that_o he_o do_v live_v in_o christ_n then_o that_o he_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o therefore_o this_o can_v be_v no_o good_a mean_a by_o which_o we_o may_v find_v out_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o this_o we_o answer_v that_o life_n must_v be_v discern_v by_o those_o token_n which_o be_v inseparable_a from_o it_o and_o they_o be_v first_o a_o desire_n of_o nourishment_n without_o which_o it_o can_v continue_v for_o nature_n have_v imprint_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o love_n of_o its_o own_o be_v and_o preservation_n and_o by_o consequence_n a_o prosecution_n of_o all_o such_o mean_n as_o may_v preserve_v and_o a_o removeall_n of_o all_o such_o as_o may_v endanger_v or_o oppress_v it_o second_o a_o conversion_n of_o nourishment_n into_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o body_n three_o augmentation_n &_o growth_n till_o we_o come_v unto_o that_o stature_n which_o our_o life_n require_v four_o participation_n of_o influence_n from_o the_o vital_a part_n the_o head_n the_o heart_n and_o other_o with_o conformity_n unto_o the_o principal_a mover_n among_o they_o for_o a_o dead_a part_n be_v ever_o wither_a immovable_a and_o disobedient_a to_o the_o other_o faculty_n five_o a_o sympathy_n and_o communion_n in_o pain_n or_o delight_n with_o the_o fellow_n member_n last_o a_o free_a use_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o other_o faculty_n by_o all_o which_o we_o may_v infallible_o conclude_v that_o a_o creature_n live_v and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o faith_n it_o frame_v the_o heart_n to_o delight_v in_o all_o such_o spiritual_a food_n as_o be_v requisite_a thereunto_o dispose_v it_o upon_o the_o view_n at_o lest_o upon_o the_o taste_n of_o any_o poisonous_a thing_n to_o be_v pain_v with_o it_o and_o cast_v it_o up_o the_o food_n that_o nourish_v faith_n be_v as_o in_o little_a infant_n of_o the_o same_o quality_n with_o that_o which_o beget_v it_o even_o the_o word_n of_o life_n wherein_o there_o be_v sincere_a milk_n and_o strong_a meat_n the_o poison_n which_o endanger_v it_o be_v heresy_n which_o taint_v the_o root_n of_o faith_n and_o go_v about_o to_o prevert_v the_o assent_n and_o impiety_n which_o blast_v and_o corrupt_v the_o branch_n all_o which_o the_o soul_n of_o a_o faithful_a man_n abhor_v second_o in_o faith_n there_o be_v a_o conversion_n likewise_o the_o virtue_n whereof_o ever_o there_o reside_v where_o the_o vital_a power_n be_v in_o natural_a life_n the_o power_n of_o alter_v be_v in_o the_o man_n and_o not_o in_o the_o meat_n and_o therefore_o the_o meat_n be_v assimilate_v to_o our_o flesh_n but_o in_o spiritual_a life_n the_o quicken_a faculty_n be_v in_o the_o meat_n and_o therefore_o the_o man_n be_v assimilate_v and_o transform_v into_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o meat_n and_o indeed_o the_o word_n be_v not_o cast_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o meat_n into_o the_o stomach_n to_o be_v convert_v into_o the_o corrupt_a quality_n of_o nature_n but_o rather_o as_o seed_v into_o the_o ground_n to_o convert_v that_o earth_n which_o be_v about_o it_o into_o the_o quality_n of_o itself_o three_o where_o faith_n be_v there_o be_v some_o growth_n in_o grace_n we_o grow_v near_o unto_o heaven_n then_o when_o we_o first_o believe_v a_o improvement_n of_o our_o knowledge_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o godliness_n which_o like_o the_o sun_n shine_v bright_a and_o bright_a unto_o the_o perfect_a day_n a_o increase_n of_o willingness_n to_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o as_o in_o the_o growth_n of_o natural_a body_n if_o they_o be_v sound_n and_o healthy_a so_o in_o this_o of_o faith_n likewise_o it_o be_v universal_a and_o uniform_a one_o part_n do_v not_o grow_v and_o another_o shrivel_n neither_o do_v one_o part_n grow_v too_o big_a and_o disproportion_v for_o another_o the_o head_n do_v not_o increase_v in_o knowledge_n 16._o and_o the_o heart_n decay_n in_o love_n the_o heart_n do_v not_o swell_v in_o zeal_n and_o the_o hand_n wither_v in_o charity_n but_o in_o the_o nourishment_n of_o faith_n every_o grace_n receive_v proportionable_o its_o habitual_a confirmation_n four_o by_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o faith_n the_o faithful_a do_v partake_v of_o such_o heavenly_a influence_n as_o be_v from_o the_o head_n shed_v down_o upon_o the_o member_n the_o influence_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o church_n be_v many_o and_o peradventure_o in_o many_o thing_n imperceptible_a some_o principal_n i_o conceive_v to_o be_v the_o influence_n of_o his_o truth_n and_o the_o influence_n of_o his_o power_n his_o truth_n be_v exhibit_v in_o teach_v the_o church_n which_o be_v illumination_n his_o power_n partly_o in_o guide_v the_o church_n and_o partly_o in_o defend_v it_o that_o be_v direction_n this_o protection_n now_o in_o all_o these_o do_v they_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n and_o proportion_n of_o his_o spirit_n certain_o communicate_v they_o have_v their_o eye_n more_o or_o less_o open_v like_a paul_n to_o see_v the_o terror_n of_o god_n the_o fearfulness_n of_o sin_n the_o rottenness_n of_o a_o spiritual_a death_n the_o pretiousnesse_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o promise_n the_o glimpse_n and_o ray_n of_o that_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v they_o have_v their_o foot_n loosen_a with_o lazarus_n that_o they_o can_v now_o rise_v and_o walk_v and_o leap_v and_o praise_n god_n last_o they_o be_v strengthen_v and_o clothe_v with_o the_o whole_a arm_n of_o god_n which_o secure_v they_o against_o all_o the_o malice_n or_o force_v of_o satan_n five_o where_o faith_n be_v there_o be_v a_o natural_a compassion_n in_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n towards_o each_o other_o if_o sin_n be_v by_o one_o member_n commit_v the_o other_o member_n be_v trouble_v for_o it_o because_o they_o be_v all_o partaker_n of_o that_o spirit_n which_o be_v grieve_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o his_o people_n if_o one_o part_n be_v afflict_v the_o other_o be_v interest_v in_o the_o pain_n because_o all_o be_v unite_v together_o in_o one_o head_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o original_a of_o sense_n the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v not_o like_o paralyticke_a and_o unjointed_a member_n which_o can_v move_v towards_o the_o succour_n of_o each_o other_o last_o where_o faith_n be_v there_o all_o the_o faculty_n be_v expedite_a and_o free_a in_o their_o operation_n the_o eye_n open_a to_o see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n law_n the_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v his_o voice_n the_o mouth_n open_a to_o praise_v his_o name_n the_o arm_n enlarge_v towards_o the_o relief_n of_o his_o servant_n the_o whole_a man_n tender_o sensible_a of_o all_o pressure_n and_o repugnant_a quality_n the_o secondary_a effect_n of_o faith_n be_v among_o sundry_a other_o such_o as_o these_o first_o 〈◊〉_d a_o love_n and_o like_n of_o those_o spiritual_a truth_n which_o by_o faith_n i_o assent_v unto_o q8_n for_o save_v faith_n be_v a_o assent_n with_o adherence_n and_o delight_n contrary_a to_o that_o of_o devil_n which_o be_v with_o tremble_a and_o horror_n which_o delight_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o relish_n and_o experience_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o those_o object_n we_o assent_v unto_o it_o necessary_o follow_v even_o from_o the_o dicate_v of_o nature_n which_o instruct_v a_o man_n to_o love_v that_o which_o work_v in_o he_o delight_n and_o comfort_n that_o from_o this_o
christ_n in_o his_o church_n of_o his_o more_o peculiar_a presence_n 20._o with_o and_o in_o his_o people_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 15._o ingrasture_n into_o he_o by_o faith_n of_o those_o more_o near_a and_o approach_a relation_n of_o brotherhood_n 35._o and_o coinheritance_n 17._o between_o christ_n and_o we_o that_o mutual_a interest_n fellowship_n and_o society_n which_o we_o have_v each_o to_o other_o with_o infinite_a other_o expression_n of_o that_o divine_a and_o expresselesse_a mixture_n whereby_o the_o faithful_a be_v not_o only_o by_o a_o consociation_n of_o affection_n dom._n and_o confederacy_n of_o will_n but_o by_o a_o real_a though_o mystical_a union_n ingraft_v knit_v and_o as_o it_o be_v joint_v unto_o christ_n by_o the_o sinew_n of_o faith_n and_o so_o make_v heir_n of_o all_o that_o glory_n and_o good_a which_o in_o his_o person_n be_v purchase_v for_o his_o member_n and_o be_v from_o he_o diffuse_v on_o they_o as_o on_o the_o part_n and_o portion_n of_o himself_o so_o that_o it_o please_v god_n spirit_n as_o some_o 306._o do_v observe_v so_o far_o sometime_o to_o express_v this_o union_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n as_o to_o call_v the_o church_n itself_o by_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o every_o where_o almost_o to_o interest_n 4._o himself_o in_o the_o injury_n and_o suffering_n of_o his_o church_n yea_o 56._o to_o esteem_n himself_o incomplete_a and_o maim_a without_o it_o and_o here_o this_o mystical_a unity_n between_o christ_n &_o his_o church_n be_v by_o eat_v and_o drink_v so_o express_o signify_v and_o in_o the_o sacrament_n so_o gracious_o obsignate_v unto_o we_o it_o will_v not_o be_v impertinent_a to_o enlarge_v somewhat_o on_o so_o divine_a a_o point_n whersoever_o any_o thing_n have_v so_o inward_a a_o relation_n and_o dependency_n on_o something_o else_o as_o that_o it_o subsist_v not_o nor_o can_v retain_v that_o integrity_n of_o be_v which_o be_v due_a unto_o it_o without_o that_o whereon_o it_o depend_v there_o be_v necessary_o require_v some_o manner_n of_o union_n between_o those_o two_o thing_n by_o mean_n whereof_o the_o one_o may_v derive_v unto_o the_o other_o that_o influence_n and_o virtue_n whereby_o it_o be_v preserve_v for_o break_a discontinue_v and_o ununit_v part_n receive_v no_o succour_n from_o those_o from_o which_o they_o be_v divide_v all_o manner_n of_o activity_n require_v a_o contract_n and_o immediatnesse_n between_o the_o agent_n and_o the_o subject_n and_o this_o one_o proof_n of_o that_o omnipresence_n and_o immensity_n which_o we_o attribute_v unto_o god_n whereby_o he_o fill_v 24._o all_o creature_n bestow_v on_o they_o all_o that_o general_a influence_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o providence_n whereby_o they_o live_v 3._o and_o move_v and_o have_v their_o be_v but_o beside_o this_o universal_a presence_n of_o god_n wherewith_o he_o do_v equal_o fill_v all_o thing_n by_o his_o essence_n which_o be_v from_o eternity_n wrap_v up_o in_o his_o power_n and_o wisdom_n there_o be_v a_o more_o special_a presence_n and_o union_n of_o he_o unto_o the_o creature_n according_a as_o he_o do_v in_o any_o of_o they_o exhibit_v more_o express_a character_n of_o his_o glorious_a attribute_n in_o which_o sense_n he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o 9_o heaven_n because_o he_o do_v there_o more_o especial_o manifest_v his_o power_n wisdom_n and_o majesty_n in_o 3._o the_o soft_a and_o still_a voice_n because_o there_o his_o lenity_n be_v more_o conspicuous_a in_o the_o burn_a bush_n 5._o and_o in_o the_o light_a cloud_n because_o in_o they_o his_o mercy_n be_v more_o express_v in_o the_o mount_n sinah_n 18_o because_o there_o his_o volup_o â—errour_n be_v especial_o declare_v according_a unto_o which_o different_a diffusion_n of_o himself_o on_o the_o creature_n and_o dispensation_n of_o his_o attribute_n god_n without_o any_o impeachment_n of_o his_o immensity_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v absent_a to_o depart_v and_o to_o turn_v away_o from_o his_o creature_n as_o the_o word_n be_v every_o where_o in_o the_o scripture_n use_v thus_o be_v god_n unite_v to_o the_o creature_n in_o general_a by_o the_o right_n of_o a_o creator_n uphold_v 3._o all_o thing_n by_o his_o mighty_a word_n without_o the_o participation_n whereof_o they_o can_v not_o but_o be_v annihilate_v and_o resolve_v into_o their_o first_o nothing_o but_o beside_o there_o be_v a_o more_o distinct_a and_o noble_a kind_n of_o union_n unto_o his_o more_o excellent_a creature_n man_n for_o as_o there_o be_v some_o thing_n which_o partake_v only_o of_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n other_o which_o partake_v of_o the_o image_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o sun_n as_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o earth_n recceive_v only_o the_o virtue_n heat_n and_o influence_n but_o the_o beam_n receive_v the_o very_a image_n and_o form_n of_o it_o light_n so_o in_o the_o creature_n some_o partake_v of_o god_n only_o as_o a_o agent_n as_o depend_v on_o his_o eternal_a power_n from_o whence_o they_o do_v original_o issue_n and_o by_o which_o they_o do_v now_o still_o subsist_v and_o so_o receive_v only_o some_o common_a impression_n and_o foot_n print_v of_o divine_a virtue_n whereby_o they_o declare_v 1._o his_o glory_n other_o partake_v of_o the_o image_n 24._o of_o god_n of_o the_o divine_a 4._o nature_n as_o saint_n peter_n speak_v and_o receive_v from_o he_o those_o two_o special_a property_n wherein_o principal_o consist_v the_o image_n of_o god_n holiness_n and_o happiness_n that_o give_v perfection_n to_o our_o work_n and_o this_o to_o our_o be_v which_o two_o satisfy_v the_o whole_a compass_n of_o a_o create_a desire_n and_o so_o declare_v his_o love_n some_o acknowledge_v god_n as_o their_o maker_n other_o as_o their_o father_n in_o they_o be_v dependence_n and_o gubernation_n only_o in_o these_o be_v cognition_n and_o inheritance_n the_o bond_n of_o this_o more_o special_a union_n of_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n unto_o god_n be_v original_o the_o law_n of_o man_n creation_n which_o do_v prescribe_v unto_o he_o the_o form_n and_o limit_n of_o his_o work_n and_o subordination_n unto_o god_n which_o knot_n he_o by_o his_o voluntary_a aversation_n violate_v and_o untie_v there_o do_v immediate_o ensue_v a_o dis-union_n between_o god_n and_o man_n so_o say_v the_o prophet_n your_o sin_n 2._o have_v separate_v between_o you_o and_o your_o god_n now_o as_o the_o part_n of_o a_o body_n so_o long_o as_o they_o be_v by_o the_o natural_a bond_n of_o joint_n and_o sinew_n unite_v to_o the_o whole_a do_v receive_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n the_o heart_n and_o the_o brain_n all_o comfortable_a supply_n for_o life_n and_o motion_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o but_o be_v once_o dissolve_v and_o break_v off_o there_o then_o cease_v all_o the_o interest_n which_o they_o have_v in_o the_o principal_a part_n so_o as_o long_o as_o man_n by_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n do_v preserve_v the_o union_n between_o god_n and_o he_o entire_a so_o long_o have_v he_o a_o evident_a participation_n of_o all_o those_o grace_n spiritual_a which_o be_v requisite_a to_o the_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n of_o so_o noble_a a_o creature_n but_o have_v once_o transgress_v the_o law_n and_o by_o that_o mean_v break_v the_o knot_n he_o be_v no_o more_o possess_v of_o that_o sweet_a illapse_n and_o influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v the_o church_n unto_o eternal_a life_n but_o have_v unite_v himself_o unto_o another_o head_n and_o subject_v his_o part_n unto_o another_o prince_n even_o the_o prince_n 2._o that_o rule_v in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n he_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o divine_a communion_n a_o alien_n 12._o from_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o by_o consequence_n from_o all_o the_o privilege_n of_o israel_n a_o stranger_n from_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n unacquainted_a with_o you_o unable_a to_o conceive_v aright_o of_o spiritual_a thing_n quite_o shut_v 14._o out_o from_o the_o kingdom_n yea_o without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n and_o thus_o far_o we_o have_v consider_v the_o several_a union_n which_o be_v between_o the_o creature_n either_o in_o general_a as_o creature_n or_o in_o particular_a as_o reasonable_a and_o god_n consider_v in_o the_o relation_n of_o a_o creator_n which_o will_v give_v great_a light_n to_o understand_v both_o the_o manner_n and_o dignity_n of_o this_o mystical_a and_o evangelical_a union_n betwixt_o the_o church_n and_o christ_n consider_v under_o the_o relation_n of_o a_o redeemer_n by_o who_o we_o have_v reunion_n 15_o and_o access_n to_o the_o father_n in_o who_o only_o he_o have_v accept_v 6._o we_o again_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o adoption_n of_o child_n now_o as_o in_o the_o union_n of_o god_n to_o the_o creature_n we_o have_v before_o observe_v the_o difference_n of_o it_o that_o it_o be_v either_o general_a unto_o all_o or_o special_a unto_o some_o in_o which_o he_o do_v either_o more_o express_o
spacious_a and_o great_a room_n and_o so_o it_o shall_v be_v for_o it_o be_v a_o great_a supper_n the_o supper_n of_o a_o king_n the_o disciple_n be_v then_o the_o type_n &_o representative_a of_o the_o whole_a catholic_n church_n which_o be_v now_o by_o they_o to_o be_v beget_v unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o the_o chamber_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o resemblance_n and_o model_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n throughout_o which_o the_o sound_n of_o christ_n name_n and_o the_o memory_n of_o his_o passion_n shall_v in_o his_o supper_n be_v celebrate_v until_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o then_o no_o marvel_n if_o it_o be_v a_o great_a chamber_n last_o it_o be_v ready_o spread_v fit_v trim_v and_o prepare_v so_o sacred_a a_o mystery_n as_o this_o may_v not_o be_v exhibit_v in_o a_o unfit_a or_o unclean_a place_n much_o less_o receive_v into_o a_o corrupt_a and_o unprepared_a soul_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v never_o to_o see_v corruption_n and_o therefore_o it_o will_v never_o be_v mix_v with_o corruption_n it_o lie_v first_o in_o a_o clean_a womb_n it_o be_v after_o bury_v in_o a_o virgin_n sepulchre_n it_o than_o be_v take_v into_o the_o bright_a heaven_n and_o it_o still_o reside_v in_o melt_a and_o purify_v heart_n he_o that_o have_v the_o purity_n of_o a_o dove_n will_v never_o take_v up_o the_o lode_v of_o a_o crow_n here_o than_o we_o see_v from_o these_o circumstance_n with_o what_o reverence_n and_o preparation_n with_o what_o affection_n and_o high_a esteem_n we_o shall_v receive_v these_o sacred_a mystery_n the_o gift_n of_o a_o die_a friend_n though_o of_o contemptible_a value_n be_v yet_o great_o prize_v for_o the_o memory_n of_o the_o donor_n for_o though_o the_o thing_n itself_o be_v small_a yet_o be_v it_o the_o pledge_n of_o a_o great_a love_n paneg._n the_o word_n of_o a_o die_a man_n though_o former_o vile_a and_o vain_a be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n serious_a and_o grave_a how_o much_o more_o precious_a be_v the_o gift_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o almoner_n of_o almighty_a god_n and_o who_o only_a business_n it_o be_v to_o give_v gift_n unto_o man_n how_o much_o more_o sacred_a be_v his_o last_o word_n 11_o who_o all_o his_o life_n time_n speak_v as_o never_o man_n speak_v the_o very_a presence_n of_o a_o die_a man_n estamp_v on_o the_o mind_n a_o affection_n of_o fear_n and_o awe_n much_o more_o shall_v the_o word_n and_o gift_n of_o he_o who_o be_v dead_a and_o be_v alive_a again_o certain_o he_o have_v a_o flinty_a soul_n who_o love_n as_o strong_a as_o death_n 8._o and_o death_n the_o work_n of_o that_o love_n can_v melt_v into_o a_o sympathy_n of_o affection_n in_o sum_n the_o time_n of_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o time_n of_o passion_n let_v not_o we_o be_v stupid_a it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o passover_n let_v not_o our_o soul_n be_v unsprinkled_a it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o unleavened_a bread_n let_v not_o our_o doctrine_n of_o it_o be_v adulterate_v with_o the_o leaven_n of_o heresy_n not_o our_o soul_n in_o receive_n taint_v with_o the_o leaven_n of_o malice_n it_o be_v the_o time_n of_o betray_v christ_n let_v not_o our_o hand_n again_o play_v the_o judas_n by_o deliver_v he_o unto_o jewish_a and_o sinful_a soul_n which_o will_v crucify_v again_o unto_o themselves_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n let_v not_o we_o take_v that_o precious_a blood_n into_o our_o hand_n rather_o to_o shed_v it_o than_o to_o drink_v it_o and_o by_o receive_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n unworthy_o make_v it_o as_o the_o sop_n be_v to_o judas_n even_o a_o harbinger_n to_o provide_v room_n for_o satan_n again_o the_o place_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v a_o high_a room_n let_v not_o our_o soul_n lie_v sink_v in_o a_o dungeon_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v a_o great_a room_n let_v not_o our_o soul_n be_v straighten_v in_o the_o entertain_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v a_o trim_v room_n let_v not_o oursoule_n be_v sluttish_a and_o unclean_a when_o then_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n shall_v enter_v in_o but_o as_o the_o author_n of_o those_o mystery_n be_v holy_a by_o a_o fullness_n of_o grace_n the_o element_n holy_a by_o his_o blessing_n the_o time_n holy_a by_o his_o ordination_n and_o the_o place_n holy_a by_o his_o presence_n so_o let_v we_o by_o the_o receive_n of_o they_o be_v transform_v as_o it_o be_v into_o their_o nature_n and_o be_v holy_a by_o that_o union_n unto_o christ_n of_o which_o they_o be_v as_o well_o the_o instrumental_a mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v increase_v as_o the_o seal_n and_o pledge_n whereby_o it_o be_v confirm_v chap._n vii_o of_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n bread_n and_o wine_n with_o their_o analogy_n unto_o christ._n we_o have_v consider_v the_o author_n or_o efficient_a of_o this_o sacrament_n and_o those_o circumstance_n which_o be_v annex_v unto_o its_o institution_n we_o may_v now_o a_o little_a consider_v the_o essential_a part_n of_o it_o and_o first_o the_o element_n or_o matter_n of_o which_o it_o conconsi_v consecrate_v bread_n &_o wine_n it_o neither_o stand_v with_o the_o outwad_n poverrty_n of_o christ_n nor_o with_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n to_o institute_v such_o cyâ—ri_fw-la sumptuous_a and_o gaudy_a element_n as_o may_v possess_v too_o much_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o beholder_n and_o too_o little_o resemble_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o saviour_n and_o therefore_o he_o choose_v his_o sacrament_n rather_o for_o the_o fitness_n than_o the_o beauty_n of_o they_o as_o respect_v more_o the_o end_n than_o the_o splendour_n or_o riches_n of_o his_o table_n and_o intend_v rather_o to_o manifest_v his_o divine_a power_n in_o alter_v poor_a element_n unto_o a_o precious_a use_n than_o to_o exhibit_v any_o carnal_a pomp_n in_o such_o delicious_a fare_n as_o do_v not_o agree_v with_o the_o spiritualnesse_n of_o his_o kingdom_n though_o he_o be_v content_v out_o of_o tenderness_n towards_o our_o weakness_n to_o stoop_v unto_o our_o sense_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o cocker_v they_o as_o in_o his_o real_a and_o natural_a body_n 2._o so_o in_o his_o representative_a the_o sacrament_n a_o sensual_a or_o carnal_a eye_n see_v not_o either_o form_n or_o beauty_n for_o which_o it_o may_v be_v desire_v picture_n ought_v to_o resemble_v their_o original_n and_o the_o sacrament_n we_o know_v be_v the_o picture_n or_o type_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o 3._o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o this_o picture_n be_v draw_v when_o the_o day_n 12._o of_o god_n fierce_a wrath_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o can_v we_o then_o expect_v from_o it_o any_o satisfaction_n or_o pleasure_n to_o the_o sense_n this_o body_n be_v naked_a on_o the_o cross_n it_o be_v incongruous_a to_o have_v the_o sacrament_n of_o it_o pompous_a on_o the_o table_n as_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n which_o christ_n both_o glorify_v and_o admire_v to_o reveal_v unto_o babe_n what_o he_o have_v hide_v from_o the_o wise_a so_o be_v it_o here_o his_o wisdom_n to_o communicate_v by_o the_o mean_a instrument_n what_o he_o have_v deny_v unto_o the_o choice_a delicate_n to_o feed_v his_o daniel_n rather_o with_o poâ—lse_a than_o with_o all_o the_o dainty_n on_o the_o king_n table_n and_o if_o we_o observe_v it_o divine_a miracle_n take_v ever_o the_o poor_a &_o mean_a subject_n to_o manifest_v themselves_o on_o if_o he_o want_v a_o army_n to_o protect_v his_o church_n fly_n 18._o &_o frog_n 24._o and_o caterpillar_n and_o lamp_n 1â—_n and_o pitcher_n etc._n etc._n shall_v be_v the_o strong_a soldier_n 25._o and_o weapon_n he_o use_v the_o lame_a 10._o and_o the_o blind_a 1._o the_o dumb_a 25._o and_o the_o dead_a 22._o water_n 7._o &_o clay_n 6._o these_o be_v material_n for_o his_o power_n even_o where_o thou_o see_v the_o instrument_n of_o god_n weak_a there_o expect_v and_o admire_v the_o more_o abundant_a manifestation_n of_o his_o greatness_n &_o wisdom_n undervalue_v not_o then_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n which_o do_v better_o resemble_v the_o benefit_n of_o christ_n crucify_v than_o any_o other_o the_o choice_a delicates_n bread_n and_o wine_n the_o element_n be_v double_a to_o increase_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o by_o 18._o two_o thing_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n to_o deceive_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n who_o have_v lay_v hold_v upon_o he_o the_o 32._o dream_n be_v double_v say_v josâ—ph_n to_o pharaoh_n because_o the_o thing_n be_v certain_a and_o sure_o here_o the_o element_n be_v double_v too_o that_o the_o grace_n may_v be_v the_o more_o certain_a no_o marvel_n then_o if_o those_o man_n who_o deny_v unto_o the_o people_n the_o certainty_n of_o grace_n deny_v unto_o they_o likewise_o these_o double_a element_n so_o fit_a be_v it_o that_o they_o which_o preach_v but_o a_o half_a comfort_n shall_v administer_v
likewise_o but_o a_o half_a sacrament_n second_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o dâ—m_fw-la the_o passeover_n there_o be_v blood_n shed_v but_o there_o be_v none_o drunken_a yea_o that_o flesh_n which_o be_v eat_v be_v but_o once_o a_o year_n they_o 9_o who_o have_v all_o in_o type_n have_v yet_o their_o type_n as_o it_o be_v imperfect_a 4._o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n come_v christ_n and_o with_o or_o â—in_a christ_n come_v the_o fullness_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o his_o fullness_n do_v we_o receive_v in_o the_o gospel_n which_o the_o jew_n only_o expect_v in_o the_o promise_n that_o 40._o they_o without_o we_o may_v not_o be_v make_v perfect_a these_o thing_n 11._o have_v i_o speak_v say_v christ_n that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a the_o fullness_n of_o our_o sacrament_n note_v also_o the_o fullness_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o of_o his_o sacrifice_n who_o be_v able_a 15._o perfect_o to_o save_v those_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o three_o bread_n and_o wine_n common_a vulgar_a obvious_a food_n wine_n with_o water_n be_v the_o only_o know_v drink_n with_o they_o in_o those_o hot_a country_n among_o the_o jew_n a_o lamb_n be_v to_o be_v slay_v a_o more_o chargeable_a and_o costly_a sacrament_n not_o so_o easy_a for_o the_o poor_a to_o procure_v and_o therefore_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o first_o fruit_n the_o 8._o poor_a be_v dispense_v with_o and_o for_o a_o lamb_n offer_v a_o pair_n of_o pigeon_n christ_n now_o 14._o have_v break_v down_o that_o partition_n wall_n that_o wall_n of_o enclosure_n which_o make_v the_o church_n as_o a_o 12._o garden_n with_o hedge_n and_o make_v only_o the_o rich_a the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n capable_a of_o god_n covenant_n and_o sacrament_n now_o that_o god_n table_n have_v crumm_n as_o well_o as_o flesh_n 27._o the_o dog_n the_o gentile_n eat_v of_o it_o too_o the_o poor_a in_o the_o world_n be_v admit_v to_o it_o even_o as_o the_o poor_a that_o be_v do_v shift_n for_o bread_n though_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o provide_v flesh_n then_o the_o church_n be_v a_o 12._o fountain_n seal_v up_o but_o in_o christ_n there_o be_v a_o 1._o fountain_n open_v for_o transgression_n and_o for_o sin_n four_o bread_n and_o wine_n bread_n 19_o to_o strengthen_v and_o wine_n to_o comfort_v all_o temporal_a benefit_n 8._o be_v in_o divine_a dialect_n call_v bread_n it_o be_v the_o staff_n 26._o of_o life_n and_o the_o want_n of_o which_o though_o in_o a_o confluence_n of_o all_o other_o blessing_n cause_v famine_n 11._o in_o a_o land_n see_v here_o the_o abundant_a sufficiency_n of_o christ_n passion_n it_o be_v the_o universal_a food_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n which_o sanctify_v all_o other_o blessing_n without_o which_o they_o have_v no_o relish_n nor_o comfort_n in_o they_o sin_n and_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n have_v a_o venomous_a quality_n in_o it_o to_o turn_v all_o other_o good_a thing_n into_o poison_n unless_o correct_v by_o this_o antitode_v this_o bread_n 6._o of_o life_n that_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o well_o may_v it_o be_v call_v a_o bread_n of_o life_n in_o as_o much_o as_o in_o it_o reside_v a_o power_n of_o trans-elementation_a that_o whereas_o other_o nourishment_n do_v themselves_o turn_v into_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o receiver_n panis_fw-la this_o quite_o otherwise_o transform_v and_o affirmilate_v the_o soul_n unto_o the_o image_n of_o itself_o whatsoever_o faintness_n we_o be_v in_o if_o we_o hunger_n after_o christ_n he_o can_v refresh_v we_o whatsoever_o fear_v oppress_v we_o if_o like_a probl_a man_n oppress_v with_o fear_n we_o thirst_v &_o gasp_n after_o his_o blood_n it_o will_v comfort_v we_o whatsoever_o weakness_n either_o our_o sin_n or_o suffering_n have_v bring_v we_o to_o the_o staff_n of_o this_o bread_n will_v support_v we_o whatsoever_o sorrow_n of_o mind_n or_o coldness_n of_o affection_n do_v any_o way_n surprise_v we_o this_o wine_n or_o rather_o this_o blood_n in_o 11._o which_o only_o be_v true_a life_n will_v with_o great_a efficacy_n quicken_v we_o if_o we_o want_v power_n we_o have_v the_o power_n 33._o of_o christ_n cross_n if_o victory_n we_o have_v the_o victory_n 15._o of_o his_o cross_n if_o triumph_n we_o have_v the_o triumph_n â—5_n of_o his_o cross_n if_o peace_n we_o have_v the_o peace_n 20._o of_o his_o cross_n if_o wisdom_n we_o have_v the_o wisdom_n 23._o of_o his_o crosse._n thus_o be_v christ_n crucify_v a_o treasure_n 3._o to_o his_o church_n full_a of_o all_o sufficient_a provision_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o delight_n five_o bread_n and_o wine_n both_o of_o part_n homogeneal_a and_o alike_o each_o part_n of_o bread_n bread_n each_o part_n of_o wine_n wine_n no_o crumb_n in_o the_o one_o no_o drop_n in_o the_o other_o differ_v from_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o whole_a o_o the_o admirable_a nature_n of_o christ_n blood_n to_o reduce_v the_o affection_n and_o the_o whole_a man_n to_o one_o uniform_a and_o spiritual_a nature_n with_o itself_o in_o so_o much_o that_o when_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o the_o perfect_a fruition_n of_o christ_n glorious_a body_n our_o very_a body_n likewise_o shall_v be_v spiritual_a 15._o body_n spiritual_a in_o a_o uniformity_n of_o glory_n though_o not_o of_o nature_n with_o the_o soul_n 1._o sin_n common_o be_v jar_a and_o contentious_a one_o affection_n struggle_v in_o the_o same_o soul_n with_o another_o for_o mastery_n ambition_n fight_v with_o malice_n and_o pride_n with_o covetousness_n the_o head_n plot_n against_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n swell_v against_o the_o head_n reason_n and_o appetite_n will_n and_o passion_n soul_n &_o body_n set_v the_o whole_a frame_n of_o nature_n in_o a_o continual_a combustion_n like_o a_o 3._o unjointed_a or_o break_a arm_n one_o faculty_n move_v contrary_a to_o the_o government_n or_o attraction_n of_o another_o and_o so_o as_o in_o a_o confluence_n of_o contrary_a stream_n and_o wind_n the_o soul_n be_v whirl_v about_o in_o a_o maze_n of_o intestine_a contention_n but_o when_o once_o we_o become_v 3._o conformable_a unto_o christ_n death_n it_o present_o make_v of_o 16._o two_o one_o and_o so_o work_v peace_n it_o slay_v that_o hatred_n and_o war_n in_o the_o member_n and_o reduce_v all_o unto_o that_o primitive_a harmony_n unto_o that_o uniform_a spiritualnesse_n which_o 18._o change_v we_o all_o into_o the_o same_o image_n from_o glory_n to_o glory_n six_o bread_n and_o wine_n as_o they_o be_v homogeneal_a so_o be_v they_o 6._o unite_v together_o and_o wrought_v out_o of_o divers_a particular_a grain_n and_o grape_n into_o one_o whole_a lump_n or_o vessel_n and_o therefore_o convival_n bread_n and_o blood_n even_o among_o the_o heathen_a be_v use_v for_o emblem_n of_o league_n friendship_n and_o marriage_n the_o great_a of_o all_o union_n see_v the_o wonderful_a efficacy_n of_o christ_n crucify_v to_o sodder_n as_o it_o be_v and_o joint_a all_o his_o member_n into_o one_o body_n by_o love_n as_o they_o be_v unite_v unto_o he_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v build_v up_o as_o 6._o live_a stone_n through_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a corner_n stone_n elect_v and_o precious_a unto_o one_o temple_n they_o be_v all_o unite_a by_o love_n by_o the_o 16._o bond_n or_o sinew_n of_o peace_n unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o 12._o head_n and_o transfuse_v through_o they_o all_o the_o same_o vital_a nourishment_n they_o be_v all_o the_o 10._o flock_n of_o christ_n reduce_v unto_o one_o fold_n by_o that_o one_o chief_a 4._o shepherd_n of_o their_o soul_n who_o come_v to_o gather_v those_o that_o wander_v either_o from_o he_o in_o life_n or_o from_o one_o another_o in_o affection_n last_o bread_n and_o wine_n sever_v and_o asunder_o that_o to_o be_v eat_v this_o to_o be_v drunken_a that_o in_o a_o loaf_n this_o in_o a_o cup_n it_o be_v not_o the_o blood_n of_o of_o christ_n run_v in_o his_o vein_n but_o shed_v on_o his_o member_n that_o do_v nourish_v his_o church_n impious_a therefore_o be_v their_o practice_n who_o power_n christ_n blood_n as_o it_o be_v into_o his_o body_n again_o and_o shut_v up_o his_o wound_n when_o they_o deny_v the_o cup_n unto_o the_o people_n under_o pretence_n that_o christ_n body_n be_v receive_v the_o blood_n by_o way_n of_o concomitancy_n be_v receive_v together_o with_o it_o and_o so_o seal_v up_o that_o precious_a fountain_n which_o he_o have_v open_v and_o make_v a_o monopoly_n of_o christ_n sacred_a wound_n as_o if_o his_o blood_n have_v be_v shed_v only_o for_o the_o priest_n and_o not_o as_o well_o for_o the_o people_n or_o as_o if_o the_o church_n have_v power_n to_o withhold_v that_o from_o the_o people_n of_o christ_n which_o himself_o have_v give_v they_o chap._n viii_o practical_a inferenâ—es_n from_o the_o material_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n here_o than_o we_o see_v first_o in_o as_o much_o as_o these_o
argument_n of_o comfort_n which_o no_o temptation_n can_v repel_v second_o it_o have_v a_o purge_n and_o purify_n property_n the_o 7._o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n three_o it_o have_v a_o quicken_a preserve_a and_o strengthen_v power_n christ_n 21._o be_v our_o life_n and_o our_o 4._o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n u._fw-mi and_o christ_n live_v in_o we_o and_o he_o have_v quicken_v 5._o we_o together_o with_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v 13._o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v we_o and_o last_o it_o have_v a_o joy_v and_o delight_v property_n i_o rejoice_v 14._o in_o nothing_o but_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n i_o count_v 4._o all_o thing_n dung_n that_o i_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o i_o protest_v 31._o by_o our_o rejoice_v which_o we_o have_v in_o christ._n whether_o we_o want_v physic_n to_o cure_v we_o or_o strong_a meat_n to_o nourish_v we_o or_o sweet_a meat_n to_o delight_v we_o christ_n be_v unto_o we_o all_o in_o all_o our_o health_n our_o strength_n our_o joy_n second_o the_o sacrament_n be_v eat_v and_o drunken_a to_o signify_v the_o necessity_n we_o stand_v in_o of_o christ_n crucify_v many_o thing_n there_o be_v usual_a in_o the_o life_n of_o man_n both_o for_o delight_n and_o profit_n beautiful_a and_o pleasant_a object_n for_o the_o eye_n melody_n and_o harmony_n for_o the_o ear_n ointment_n and_o odour_n for_o the_o smell_n curiosity_n and_o luxuriancy_n of_o invention_n for_o the_o fancy_n but_o there_o be_v no_o faculty_n of_o nature_n that_o do_v so_o immediate_o concur_v to_o the_o support_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n as_o the_o sense_n of_o taste_v which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o sluice_n &_o inlet_n to_o life_n without_o which_o we_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o capacity_n of_o that_o delight_n which_o other_o object_n of_o a_o inferior_a and_o subordinate_a nature_n can_v afford_v even_o so_o many_o thing_n there_o 17._o be_v wherein_o the_o child_n of_o god_n may_v and_o aught_o to_o take_v pleasure_n and_o solace_n even_o as_o many_o as_o we_o acknowledge_v from_o god_n for_o blessing_n but_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n which_o be_v the_o object_n and_o principle_n of_o our_o life_n but_o only_o christ_n no_o quality_n in_o man_n which_o be_v the_o instrument_n and_o organ_n of_o our_o life_n but_o only_o a_o lively_a and_o operative_a faith_n by_o which_o only_o we_o taste_v johan._n how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v the_o just_a 2._o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o i_o live_v 20._o by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o where_o 24._o the_o body_n be_v thither_o do_v the_o eagle_n fly_v that_o they_o may_v eat_v and_o live_v three_o the_o sacrament_n be_v eat_v and_o drunken_a to_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o greedy_a desire_n which_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n towards_o christ_n crucify_v there_o be_v no_o one_o faculty_n in_o man_n will_v so_o much_o put_v to_o its_o utmost_a for_o procure_v satisfaction_n as_o this_o of_o taste_v if_o once_o bring_v into_o anguish_n or_o strait_n because_o as_o death_n arist._n in_o the_o general_n be_v most_o terrible_a so_o much_o more_o that_o linger_a 17_o death_n which_o consume_v with_o famine_n and_o therefore_o no_o power_n of_o nature_n more_o importunate_a and_o clamorous_a for_o satisfaction_n no_o motive_n strong_a to_o work_v a_o love_n and_o attempt_v a_o conquest_n on_o any_o nation_n than_o a_o experience_n of_o such_o excellent_a commodity_n as_o may_v from_o thence_o be_v obtain_v for_o the_o relieve_n of_o this_o one_o faculty_n and_o therefore_o almighty_a god_n when_o he_o will_v provoke_v the_o people_n to_o forsake_v egypt_n and_o comfort_v they_o with_o the_o news_n of_o a_o better_a country_n describe_v it_o by_o the_o plenty_n that_o it_o bring_v forth_o i_o 17._o will_v bring_v you_o to_o a_o land_n which_o flow_v with_o milk_n and_o honey_n and_o when_o the_o people_n murmur_v against_o god_n in_o the_o wilderness_n all_o that_o hatred_n of_o egypt_n which_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o land_n have_v wrought_v in_o they_o all_o the_o toil_n and_o servitude_n that_o be_v redouble_v on_o they_o be_v whole_o swallow_v up_o by_o the_o one_o consideration_n of_o fleshpot_n 5._o and_o onion_n which_o they_o there_o enjoy_v and_o 24._o when_o by_o god_n appointment_n spy_n be_v send_v into_o canaan_n to_o inquire_v of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o land_n their_o commission_n be_v to_o bring_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o land_n unto_o the_o people_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v encourage_v unto_o a_o desire_n of_o it_o and_o we_o find_v how_o the_o roman_a emperor_n do_v strict_o prohibit_v the_o transportation_n of_o wine_n or_o oil_n or_o other_o pleasant_a commodity_n unto_o barbarous_a nation_n leave_v they_o may_v prove_v rather_o temptation_n to_o some_o mischievous_a design_n than_o matter_n of_o mutual_a intercourse_n and_o traffic_v no_o marvel_n then_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n crucify_v who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o desire_n 8._o of_o all_o nation_n the_o desire_n of_o who_o be_v not_o only_o to_o transcend_v and_o surpass_v but_o even_o after_o a_o sort_n to_o nullify_v 8._o all_o other_o desire_n be_v receive_v with_o that_o faculty_n which_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o the_o most_o eager_a and_o importunate_a desire_n four_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o sacrament_n to_o intimate_v unto_o we_o the_o conformity_n of_o the_o faithful_a unto_o christ._n as_o in_o all_o the_o appety_n and_o propension_n of_o natural_a thing_n we_o find_v a_o innate_a amity_n betwixt_o the_o nature_n that_o do_v so_o incline_v towards_o or_o embrace_v one_o another_o so_o principal_o in_o this_o main_a appetite_n unto_o food_n be_v there_o ever_o find_v a_o proportion_n between_o nature_n and_o its_o nourishment_n insomuch_o that_o young_a 6._o infant_n be_v nourish_v with_o that_o very_a matter_n of_o which_o their_o substance_n consist_v whatsoever_o have_v repugnant_a quality_n unto_o nature_n she_o be_v altogether_o impatient_a of_o it_o and_o be_v never_o quiet_v till_o one_o way_n or_o other_o she_o disburden_v herself_o and_o thus_o be_v it_o and_o aught_o to_o be_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o faithful_a there_o be_v a_o conspiracy_n 20._o of_o affection_n motion_n passion_n desire_n a_o conformity_n of_o be_v in_o holiness_n as_o well_o as_o in_o nature_n a_o similitude_n participation_n and_o communion_n with_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n suffering_n glory_n all_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n be_v very_o unsuitable_a to_o the_o desire_n of_o faith_n nor_o be_v able_a to_o satiate_v a_o soul_n which_o have_v taste_v christ_n because_o we_o find_v something_o in_o they_o of_o a_o different_a yea_o repugnant_a nature_n unto_o that_o precious_a faith_n by_o he_o infuse_v 39_o no_o man_n have_v taste_v old_a wine_n desire_v new_a for_o he_o say_v the_o old_a be_v better_a and_o therefore_o howsoever_o the_o wicked_a may_v drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n and_o role_n 12._o it_o under_o their_o tongue_n as_o a_o sweet_a thing_n yet_o the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o have_v be_v sensible_a of_o that_o venomous_a quality_n which_o lurk_v in_o it_o and_o have_v taste_v of_o that_o bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n never_o â—1_n thirst_v any_o more_o after_o the_o deceitful_a pleasure_n the_o steal_a 14._o water_n of_o sin_n but_o no_o soon_o have_v they_o unadvised_o taste_v of_o it_o but_o present_o they_o feel_v a_o war_n in_o their_o bowel_n a_o struggle_a and_o rebellion_n between_o that_o faith_n by_o which_o they_o live_v and_o that_o poison_n which_o will_v smother_v and_o extinguish_v it_o which_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o 1._o overcome_v the_o world_n be_v cast_v out_o and_o vomit_v up_o in_o a_o humble_a confession_n and_o so_o the_o faithful_a do_v regain_a their_o fellowship_n with_o christ_n who_o as_o he_o be_v by_o his_o â—_z our_o saviour_n unto_o remission_n of_o sin_n 21._o so_o be_v he_o by_o his_o holiness_n our_o example_n and_o by_o his_o spirit_n our_o head_n unto_o newness_n of_o life_n chap._n xi_o of_o other_o reason_n why_o the_o sacrament_n be_v eat_v and_o drunken_a and_o of_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o union_n and_o incorporation_n into_o christ._n five_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o sacrament_n of_o christ_n crucify_v to_o signify_v that_o real_a and_o near_a incorporation_n of_o the_o faithful_a into_o christ_n their_o head_n for_o the_o end_n of_o eat_v be_v the_o assimulation_n of_o our_o nourishment_n and_o the_o turn_n of_o it_o into_o our_o own_o nature_n and_o substance_n whatsoever_o can_v be_v assimulate_v be_v eject_v and_o thus_o be_v it_o between_o we_o and_o christ_n whence_o it_o come_v that_o we_o so_o often_o read_v of_o the_o 17._o inhabitation_n of_o
by_o which_o we_o fall_v from_o it_o satan_n and_o death_n do_v first_o assault_v our_o ear_n and_o then_o take_v possession_n of_o we_o by_o the_o mouth_n christ_n and_o faith_n choose_v no_o other_o gate_n to_o make_v a_o reentry_n and_o dispossess_v they_o thus_o as_o 14._o skilful_a physician_n do_v often_o cure_v a_o body_n by_o the_o same_o mean_n which_o do_v first_o distemper_n it_o quench_v heat_n with_o heat_n and_o stop_v one_o flux_n of_o blood_n by_o open_v another_o so_o christ_n that_o he_o may_v quell_v satan_n at_o his_o own_o weapon_n do_v by_o the_o same_o instrument_n and_o action_n restore_v we_o unto_o our_o primitive_a estate_n by_o which_o he_o have_v hurry_v we_o down_o from_o it_o that_o those_o mouth_n which_o be_v at_o first_o open_v to_o let_v in_o death_n may_v now_o much_o more_o be_v open_a not_o only_o to_o receive_v but_o to_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o the_o author_n and_o prince_n of_o life_n chap._n xii_o inference_n of_o practice_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o former_a action_n these_o be_v all_o the_o holy_a action_n we_o find_v to_o have_v be_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n celebrate_v in_o the_o great_a mystery_n of_o this_o supper_n all_o other_o humane_a accession_n and_o superstruction_n that_o be_v by_o the_o policy_n of_o satan_n and_o that_o carnal_a affection_n which_o ever_o labour_v to_o reduce_v god_n service_n unto_o a_o outward_a and_o pompous_a gaudiness_n foist_v into_o the_o substance_n of_o so_o divine_a a_o work_n be_v all_o of_o they_o that_o straw_n 12._o and_o stubble_n which_o he_o who_o be_v a_o consume_a 29._o fire_n will_v at_o last_o purge_v away_o impotent_a christ_n be_v not_o that_o he_o can_v not_o nor_o malignant_a that_o he_o will_v not_o appoint_v nor_o improvident_a that_o he_o can_v not_o foresee_v the_o needfulness_n of_o such_o action_n which_o be_v by_o some_o propose_v not_o as_o matter_n of_o ornament_n comeliness_n and_o ceremony_n a_o thing_n leave_v ever_o arbitrary_a to_o the_o church_n but_o be_v obtrude_v on_o conscience_n sway_v with_o superstitious_a pompousnesse_n for_o matter_n substantial_a and_o necessary_a to_o be_v observe_v as_o if_o god_n who_o in_o the_o first_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n from_o nothing_o do_v immediate_o after_o the_o work_n produce_v cease_v from_o all_o manner_n of_o further_a creation_n do_v in_o the_o second_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n from_o sin_n not_o finish_v the_o work_n himself_o but_o leave_v it_o imperfect_a to_o be_v by_o another_o consummate_v and_o finish_v certain_o whatsoever_o humane_a invention_n do_v claim_v direct_v proper_a and_o immediate_a subscription_n of_o conscience_n and_o do_v propose_v themselves_o as_o essential_a or_o integrall_a or_o any_o way_n necessary_a part_n of_o divine_a mystery_n they_o do_v not_o only_o rob_v god_n of_o his_o honour_n and_o intrude_v on_o his_o sovereignty_n but_o they_o do_v far_o lay_v on_o he_o the_o aspersion_n of_o a_o imperfect_a saviour_n who_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o the_o church_n concurrence_n to_o consummate_v the_o work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v away_o then_o with_o those_o action_n of_o elevation_n adoration_n oblation_n circumgestation_n mimâ—call_a gesture_n silent_a whisper_n and_o other_o the_o like_a encroachment_n in_o the_o suppose_a proper_a and_o real_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o mass_n wherein_o i_o see_v not_o how_o they_o avoid_v the_o guilt_n of_o saint_n paul_n fearful_a observation_n to_o crucify_v again_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n and_o put_v he_o unto_o a_o open_a shame_n in_o which_o thing_n fol._n as_o in_o sundry_a other_o they_o do_v nothing_o else_o but_o imitate_v the_o carnal_a ordinance_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o heathenish_a will-worship_n of_o the_o ethnic_n who_o think_v rather_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o their_o body_n than_o by_o the_o affection_n of_o their_o heart_n to_o wind_v into_o the_o opinion_n and_o good_a like_n of_o their_o go_n certain_o 2._o affectation_n of_o pomp_n ceremony_n and_o such_o other_o humane_a superstruction_n on_o the_o divine_a institution_n i_o always_o except_o ecclesiastical_a observance_n which_o be_v impose_v for_o order_n and_o use_v with_o decency_n paucity_n and_o indifferency_n be_v not_o lawful_a only_o but_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o authority_n which_o require_v they_o obligatory_a also_o i_o say_v all_o other_o pompous_a accumulation_n unto_o the_o substance_n of_o christ_n sacramentr_n be_v by_o tertullian_n make_v the_o character_n and_o presumption_n of_o a_o idolatrous_a service_n true_a it_o be_v indeed_o that_o the_o ancient_n make_v mention_n out_o of_o that_o fervour_n of_o love_n and_o piety_n towards_o so_o sacred_a mystery_n of_o adoration_n 27._o at_o they_o and_o of_o carry_v christian._n the_o remainder_n of_o they_o unto_o the_o absent_a christian_n but_o as_o in_o other_o thing_n so_o here_o likewise_o we_o find_v it_o most_o true_a that_o thing_n by_o devout_a man_n begin_v pious_o and_o continue_v with_o zeal_n do_v after_o when_o they_o light_v in_o the_o handle_n of_o man_n otherwise_o qualify_v degenerate_a into_o superstition_n the_o form_n purpose_n end_n and_o reason_n of_o their_o observation_n be_v utter_o neglect_v it_o be_v the_o contrivance_n of_o satan_n to_o raise_v his_o temple_n after_o the_o same_o form_n and_o with_o the_o same_o material_n whereof_o â—ods_n consist_v to_o pretend_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o saint_n for_o the_o enforcement_n of_o his_o own_o project_n to_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n 14._o of_o light_n that_o he_o may_v the_o easy_o mislead_v unstable_a and_o wander_a soul_n and_o to_o retain_v at_o least_o a_o form_n 5._o of_o godliness_n that_o he_o may_v with_o less_o clamour_n and_o reluctancy_n withdraw_v the_o substance_n and_o as_o in_o many_o other_o thing_n so_o have_v he_o herein_o likewise_o abuse_v the_o piety_n of_o the_o best_a man_n unto_o the_o furtherance_n of_o his_o own_o end_n that_o adoration_n which_o they_o in_o and_o at_o the_o mystery_n do_v exhibit_v unto_o christ_n himself_o as_o indeed_o they_o can_v not_o choose_v a_o better_a time_n to_o worship_v he_o in_o he_o impious_o derive_v upon_o the_o creature_n and_o make_v it_o now_o to_o be_v do_v not_o so_o much_o at_o as_o unto_o the_o element_n make_v they_o as_o well_o the_o term_n and_o object_n as_o occasion_n of_o that_o worship_n which_o be_v due_a only_a to_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o sacrament_n that_o carry_v about_o and_o reserve_v of_o the_o eucharist_n which_o the_o primitive_a christian_n use_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o those_o who_o either_o by_o sickness_n or_o by_o persecution_n be_v withhold_v from_o the_o meeting_n of_o the_o christian_n as_o supra_fw-la in_o those_o day_n many_o be_v be_v by_o he_o now_o turn_v into_o a_o idolatrous_a circumgestation_n that_o at_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o bread_n the_o people_n may_v direct_v unto_o it_o that_o worship_n which_o be_v due_a only_a to_o the_o person_n who_o passion_n it_o represent_v but_o who_o honour_n it_o neither_o challenge_v nor_o know_v and_o certain_o if_o we_o view_v the_o whole_a fabric_n either_o of_o gentilism_n or_o heresy_n we_o shall_v observe_v the_o method_n and_o contrivance_n of_o satan_n most_o often_o to_o drive_v at_o this_o point_n that_o either_o under_o pretence_n 4._o of_o divine_a truth_n or_o under_o imitation_n 21._o of_o divine_a institution_n retain_v the_o same_o material_a action_n which_o god_n require_v or_o with_o the_o godly_a have_v pious_o or_o upon_o temporary_a reason_n observe_v he_o may_v convey_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n his_o own_o poison_n and_o imprint_v a_o opinion_n of_o holiness_n towards_o his_o own_o device_n for_o howsoever_o his_o power_n and_o tyranny_n have_v do_v much_o mischief_n to_o god_n church_n yet_o his_o masterpiece_n be_v that_o cunning_a and_o deceit_n which_o the_o scripture_n 2._o so_o often_o take_v notice_n of_o second_o we_o see_v here_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n we_o ought_v to_o be_v in_o imitation_n of_o these_o bless_a action_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a 4._o unto_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n first_o as_o he_o when_o he_o take_v these_o element_n do_v consecrate_v they_o unto_o a_o holy_a use_n so_o we_o when_o we_o receive_v they_o shall_v first_o consecrate_v ourselves_o with_o thanksgiving_n and_o prayer_n unto_o a_o holy_a life_n for_o if_o not_o only_o among_o christian_n 39_o but_o even_o among_o heathen_n 39_o themselves_o it_o have_v be_v by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n receive_v for_o a_o religious_a custom_n not_o to_o eat_v their_o ordinary_a food_n without_o blessing_n and_o prayer_n with_o how_o much_o more_o fervency_n of_o prayer_n shall_v we_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o we_o take_v this_o cup_n of_o salvation_n this_o bread_n of_o life_n wherein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o taste_v how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v but_o
sympathy_n and_o good_a work_n towards_o our_o weak_a brethren_n and_o it_o hinder_v all_o violent_a motion_n the_o strength_n of_o sin_n the_o dart_n of_o satan_n the_o provocation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o judgement_n of_o god_n or_o whatever_o evil_n may_v be_v by_o the_o flesh_n either_o commit_v or_o deserve_v and_o this_o union_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v both_o in_o the_o element_n and_o appellation_n and_o in_o the_o ancient_a ceremony_n and_o in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o eat_v and_o drink_v most_o significant_o represent_v first_o for_o the_o 17._o element_n they_o be_v such_o as_o though_o natural_o their_o part_n be_v separate_v in_o several_a grain_n and_o grape_n yet_o be_v they_o by_o the_o art_n of_o man_n mould_v together_o and_o make_v up_o into_o one_o artificial_a body_n consist_v of_o divers_a homogeneous_a part_n man_n by_o nature_n be_v disjoint_v not_o more_o in_o be_v than_o in_o affection_n and_o desire_n each_o from_o other_o every_o one_o be_v his_o own_o end_n and_o not_o any_o way_n affect_v with_o that_o tenderness_n of_o communion_n or_o bowel_n of_o love_n which_o in_o christ_n we_o recover_v but_o now_o christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o this_o estate_n of_o enmity_n and_o draw_v we_o all_o to_o the_o pursuit_n of_o one_o common_a end_n and_o thereunto_o enable_v we_o by_o one_o uniform_a rule_n his_o holy_a word_n and_o by_o one_o vital_a principle_n his_o holy_a spirit_n we_o be_v by_o the_o mean_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n after_o the_o same_o manner_n reunite_v into_o one_o spiritual_a body_n as_o the_o element_n though_o original_o several_a be_v into_o one_o artificial_a mass_n and_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n as_o i_o conceive_v be_v the_o 26._o holy_a passeover_n in_o the_o law_n command_v to_o be_v one_o whole_a lamb_n and_o eat_v in_o one_o family_n and_o not_o to_o have_v one_o bone_n of_o it_o break_a to_o signify_v that_o there_o shall_v be_v all_o unity_n and_o no_o schism_n or_o rupture_n in_o the_o church_n which_o be_v christ_n body_n second_o for_o the_o appellation_n of_o this_o sacrament_n it_o be_v common_o call_v the_o lord_n isiâ—_n supper_n which_o word_n though_o with_o we_o it_o import_v nothing_o but_o a_o ordinary_a course_n and_o time_n of_o eat_v yet_o in_o other_o language_n it_o express_v that_o which_o the_o other_o appellation_n retain_v communion_n or_o fellowship_n and_o last_o it_o be_v call_v by_o the_o ancient_n dionys._n synaxis_n a_o collection_n gather_v together_o or_o assemble_v of_o the_o faithful_a namely_o into_o that_o unity_n which_o christ_n by_o his_o merit_n purchase_v by_o his_o 17._o prayer_n obtain_v and_o by_o his_o spirit_n wrought_v in_o they_o so_o great_a have_v ever_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o of_o his_o church_n which_o be_v rule_v by_o it_o to_o impose_v on_o divine_a institution_n such_o name_n as_o may_v express_v their_o virtue_n and_o our_o duty_n as_o adam_n sacrament_n be_v call_v the_o 22._o tree_n of_o life_n the_o jew_n sacrament_n the_o 10._o covenant_n and_o the_o 17._o passeover_n and_o with_o the_o christian_n baptism_n be_v call_v 5._o regeneration_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n 16._o communion_n that_o by_o the_o name_n we_o may_v be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o three_o for_o the_o ceremony_n and_o custom_n annex_v unto_o this_o sacrament_n in_o the_o primitive_a time_n notwithstanding_o for_o superstitious_a abuse_v some_o of_o they_o have_v be_v abolish_v yet_o in_o their_o own_o original_a use_n they_o do_v signify_v this_o unite_n and_o knit_a quality_n which_o the_o sacrament_n have_v in_o it_o whereby_o the_o faithful_a be_v make_v one_o with_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o among_o themselves_o by_o love_n and_o first_o they_o have_v a_o custom_n of_o 1._o mix_v water_n with_o the_o wine_n as_o there_o come_v water_n and_o blood_n out_o of_o christ_n side_n which_o however_o it_o may_v have_v a_o natural_a reason_n because_o of_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o country_n and_o custom_n of_o those_o southern_a part_n where_o the_o 11._o use_n be_v to_o correct_v the_o heat_n of_o wine_n with_o water_n yet_o be_v it_o by_o the_o christian_n use_v not_o without_o a_o mystical_a and_o allegorical_a sense_n to_o express_v the_o mixture_n whereof_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o effectual_a instrument_n of_o all_o the_o people_n who_o have_v faith_n to_o receive_v it_o with_o christ_n blood_n 15._o water_n be_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o interpret_v for_o people_n and_o nation_n second_o at_o the_o receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n their_o custom_n be_v to_o 2._o kiss_v one_o another_o with_o a_o holy_a kiss_n or_o a_o kiss_n of_o love_n as_o a_o testification_n of_o mutual_a dearness_n it_o proceed_v from_o the_o 4._o exiliency_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o readiness_n of_o nature_n to_o meet_v and_o unite_v itself_o unto_o the_o thing_n belove_v for_o love_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o delightful_a affection_n arise_v from_o a_o attractive_a power_n in_o the_o goodness_n of_o some_o excellent_a object_n unto_o which_o it_o endeavour_v to_o cleave_v and_o to_o unite_v itself_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o hellish_a hypocrisy_n in_o judas_n and_o a_o imitation_n of_o his_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n for_o the_o enlargement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o use_v this_o holy_a symbol_n of_o love_n for_o the_o instrument_n of_o a_o hatred_n so_o much_o the_o more_o devilish_a than_o any_o by_o how_o much_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v the_o more_o divine_a three_o after_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o divine_a mystery_n the_o christian_n to_o testify_v their_o mutual_a love_n to_o each_o other_o do_v eat_v in_o common_a together_o which_o feast_n from_o that_o which_o they_o do_v signify_v as_o the_o use_n of_o god_n and_o his_o church_n be_v to_o proportion_n name_n and_o thing_n be_v call_v 33._o love-feast_n to_o testify_v unto_o the_o very_a fel._n heathen_a how_o dear_o they_o be_v knit_v together_o four_o after_o receive_v of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n there_o be_v extraordinary_a oblation_n and_o 39_o collection_n for_o refresh_a christ_n poor_a member_n who_o either_o for_o his_o name_n or_o under_o his_o hand_n do_v suffer_v with_o patience_n the_o calamity_n of_o this_o present_a life_n expect_v the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v reveal_v unto_o they_o those_o do_v they_o make_v the_o treasure_n of_o the_o church_n their_o bowel_n the_o horde_n and_o repositary_n of_o their_o piety_n and_o such_o as_o be_v orphan_n or_o widow_n or_o age_a or_o sick_a or_o in_o bond_n condemn_v to_o mine-pit_n or_o to_o the_o island_n or_o desolate_a place_n or_o dark_a dungeon_n the_o usual_a punishment_n in_o those_o time_n with_o all_o these_o be_v they_o not_o ashamed_a in_o this_o holy_a work_n to_o acknowledge_v a_o unity_n of_o condition_n a_o fellowship_n and_o equality_n in_o the_o spiritual_a privilege_n of_o the_o same_o head_n a_o mutual_a relation_n of_o fellow-member_n in_o the_o same_o common_a body_n unto_o which_o if_o any_o have_v great_a right_o than_o other_o they_o certain_o be_v the_o man_n who_o be_v conform_v unto_o their_o head_n in_o suffering_n and_o do_v go_v to_o their_o kingdom_n through_o the_o same_o path_n of_o blood_n which_o he_o have_v before_o besprinkle_v for_o they_o last_o it_o be_v the_o 3._o custom_n in_o any_o solemn_a testimonial_a of_o peace_n to_o receive_v and_o exhibit_v this_o holy_a sacrament_n as_o the_o seal_n and_o earnest_n of_o that_o union_n which_o the_o party_n who_o it_o do_v concern_v have_v between_o themselves_o such_o have_v ever_o be_v the_o care_n of_o the_o holy_a church_n in_o all_o the_o custom_n and_o ceremonial_a accession_n whether_o of_o decency_n or_o charity_n which_o have_v be_v by_o it_o appoint_v in_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n that_o by_o they_o and_o in_o they_o all_o the_o concinnation_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n the_o fellowship_n sympathy_n and_o unity_n of_o his_o member_n may_v be_v both_o signify_v and_o profess_v that_o as_o we_o have_v all_o but_o one_o sacrament_n which_o be_v the_o food_n of_o life_n so_o we_o shall_v have_v but_o caesariensem_fw-la one_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o from_o thence_o but_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o mind_n think_v and_o love_v and_o pursue_v all_o the_o same_o thing_n through_o the_o same_o way_n by_o the_o same_o rule_n to_o the_o same_o end_n and_o for_o this_o reason_n among_o other_o i_o take_v it_o it_o be_v that_o our_o church_n do_v require_v in_o the_o receive_v of_o these_o mystery_n a_o uniformity_n in_o all_o her_o member_n even_o in_o matter_n that_o be_v of_o themselves_o indifferent_a that_o in_o the_o sacrament_n of_o unity_n there_o may_v not_o appear_v any_o breach_n or_o
as_o unto_o man_n float_v upon_o the_o sea_n or_o unto_o distemper_a brain_n the_o land_n and_o house_n though_o immovable_a seem_v to_o reel_v and_o totter_v or_o as_o unto_o weak_a eye_n every_o thing_n seem_v double_a so_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n however_o build_v 19_o on_o a_o sure_a foundation_n his_o counsel_n and_o foreknowledge_n yet_o unto_o man_n prepossess_v with_o their_o own_o private_a distemper_n do_v they_o seem_v unstable_a and_o frail_a unto_o a_o weak_a eye_n of_o faith_n god_n covenant_n to_o be_v if_o i_o may_v so_o speak_v 2._o double_a to_o have_v a_o tongue_n and_o a_o tongue_n a_o promise_n and_o a_o promise_n that_o be_v a_o various_a and_o uncertain_a promise_n and_o for_o this_o cause_n notwithstanding_o 3._o diffident_a and_o distrustful_a man_n do_v indeed_o deserve_v what_o they_o suspect_v and_o be_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v what_o they_o unworthy_o do_v fear_v do_v god_n yet_o in_o compassion_n towards_o our_o frait_o condescend_v to_o confirm_v his_o promise_n by_o a_o oath_n to_o engage_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o own_o essence_n for_o performance_n to_o seal_v the_o patent_n which_o he_o have_v give_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n and_o to_o exhibit_v that_o seal_n unto_o we_o so_o often_o as_o with_o faith_n we_o approach_v unto_o the_o communion_n of_o these_o holy_a mystery_n and_o who_o can_v sufficient_o admire_v the_o riches_n of_o this_o mercy_n which_o make_v the_o very_a weakness_n and_o imperfection_n of_o his_o church_n occasion_n of_o redouble_v his_o promise_n unto_o it_o second_o in_o that_o this_o sacrament_n be_v the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o this_o possibility_n yea_o facility_n of_o obtain_v we_o must_v conclude_v the_o necessity_n of_o use_v so_o great_a a_o benefit_n wherein_o we_o procure_v the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o grace_n the_o calme_a of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o experience_n of_o god_n favour_n in_o the_o natural_a body_n there_o be_v a_o continual_a activity_n and_o conflict_n between_o the_o heat_n and_o the_o moisture_n of_o the_o body_n and_o by_o that_o mean_v a_o waste_a depassion_n and_o decay_v of_o nature_n it_o be_v keep_v in_o a_o perpetual_a necessity_n of_o succour_v itself_o by_o food_n so_o in_o the_o spiritual_a man_n there_o be_v in_o this_o present_a estate_n a_o unreconcilable_a enmity_n between_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o flesh_n there_o be_v in_o either_o part_n a_o propension_n towards_o such_o outward_a food_n whereby_o each_o in_o its_o distress_n may_v be_v relieve_v the_o flesh_n pursue_v all_o such_o object_n as_o may_v content_v and_o cherish_v the_o desire_n thereof_o which_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o provision_n of_o lust_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o contrary_a side_n strengthen_v itself_o by_o those_o divine_a help_n which_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n have_v appoint_v to_o confer_v grace_n and_o to_o settle_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o firm_a persuasion_n of_o its_o own_o peace_n and_o among_o these_o instrument_n this_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v one_o of_o the_o principal_a which_o be_v indeed_o nothing_o else_o but_o a_o visible_a oath_n wherein_o christ_n give_v we_o a_o taste_n of_o his_o benefit_n and_o engage_v his_o own_o sacred_a body_n for_o the_o accomplish_n of_o they_o which_o support_v our_o totter_a faith_n and_o reduce_v the_o soul_n unto_o a_o more_o settle_a tranquillity_n five_o in_o that_o in_o this_o one_o all_o other_o type_n be_v abrogate_a and_o nullify_v we_o learn_v to_o admire_v and_o glorify_v the_o love_n of_o god_n who_o have_v set_v we_o at_o liberty_n from_o the_o thraldom_n of_o ceremony_n from_o the_o costlinesse_n and_o difficulty_n of_o his_o service_n with_o which_o his_o own_o choose_a people_n be_v hold_v in_o 1._o bondage_n under_o the_o pedagogie_n and_o government_n of_o schoolmaster_n the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a law_n as_o so_o many_o note_n of_o distinction_n charactristicall_a difference_n or_o 14_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o jew_n and_o gentile_n until_o the_o come_n of_o the_o messiah_n which_o 4._o be_v the_o time_n of_o the_o reformation_n of_o all_o thing_n wherein_o the_o gentile_n be_v by_o his_o death_n to_o be_v ingraft_v 11._o into_o the_o same_o stock_n and_o make_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o juice_n and_o fatness_n the_o 1._o shadow_n to_o be_v remove_v the_o 14_o ordinance_n to_o be_v cancel_v the_o law_n to_o be_v 13._o abolish_v for_o 17_o the_o law_n come_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n by_o jesus_n christ_n grace_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n truth_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o figure_n and_o resemblance_n of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o jew_n in_o god_n service_n be_v bind_v unto_o one_o place_n and_o unto_o one_o form_n no_o temple_n or_o ministration_n of_o sacrifice_n without_o jerusalem_n nor_o without_o express_a prescription_n no_o use_n of_o creature_n without_o difference_n of_o common_a and_o unclean_a whereas_o unto_o we_o 23._o all_o place_n be_v lawful_a and_o pure_a 15._o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o pure_a every_o country_n a_o canaan_n and_o every_o city_n a_o jerusalem_n and_o every_o oratory_n a_o temple_n it_o be_v not_o a_o ordinance_n but_o a_o 5._o prayer_n which_o sanctify_v and_o make_v good_a unto_o our_o use_n 15._o every_o creature_n of_o god_n but_o yet_o though_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n be_v thus_o set_v at_o liberty_n from_o all_o manner_n ordinance_n which_o be_v not_o of_o intrinsical_n eternal_a and_o unvariable_a necessity_n yet_o may_v this_o liberty_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v make_v a_o necessity_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o use_n of_o they_o we_o may_v not_o think_v that_o our_o liberty_n be_v a_o licentious_a and_o unbounded_a liberty_n as_o if_o christ_n have_v be_v the_o author_n of_o confusion_n to_o leave_v every_o man_n in_o the_o external_a carriage_n of_o his_o worship_n unto_o the_o conduct_n of_o his_o private_a fancy_n this_o be_v to_o have_v our_o 16._o liberty_n for_o a_o cloak_n of_o naughtiness_n and_o as_o 13._o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n but_o we_o must_v always_o limit_v it_o by_o those_o general_n and_o moral_a rule_n of_o piety_n loyalty_n charity_n and_o sobriety_n use_v all_o thing_n we_o may_v indifferent_o without_o subjection_n or_o bondage_n unto_o the_o thing_n but_o not_o without_o subjection_n unto_o god_n and_o superior_n use_v they_o we_o may_v but_o with_o 13._o temperatnes_n and_o moderation_n use_v they_o we_o may_v but_o with_o respect_n 31._o to_o god_n glory_n use_v they_o we_o may_v but_o with_o 5._o submission_n to_o authority_n use_v they_o we_o may_v but_o with_o 9_o avoid_v of_o scandal_n christian_n liberty_n consist_v in_o the_o inward_a freedom_n of_o the_o 33._o conscience_n who_o only_a bond_n be_v a_o necessity_n of_o doctrine_n not_o in_o outward_a conformity_n or_o observance_n only_o who_o bond_n be_v a_o necessity_n of_o obedience_n and_o subordination_n unto_o high_a power_n which_o obey_v though_o we_o become_v thereby_o subject_a unto_o some_o humane_a or_o ecclesiastical_a ordinance_n the_o conscience_n yet_o remain_v uncurbed_a and_o at_o liberty_n second_o we_o have_v hereby_o a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o serve_v our_o god_n in_o 24._o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n be_v deliver_v from_o all_o those_o burdensome_a accession_n which_o unto_o the_o inward_a worship_n be_v add_v in_o the_o legal_a observance_n in_o spirit_n in_o opposition_n unto_o the_o carnal_a in_o truth_n in_o opposition_n unto_o the_o typical_a ceremony_n the_o service_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v celebrate_v in_o the_o blood_n and_o smoke_n of_o unreasonable_a creature_n but_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n must_v be_v a_o spiritual_a a_o 1._o reasonable_a service_n of_o he_o for_o as_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o 6._o letter_n profit_v nothing_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o quicken_v so_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n likewise_o the_o knee_n the_o lip_n the_o eye_n the_o hand_n alone_o profit_v not_o at_o all_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o worship_v it_o be_v not_o a_o macerate_v body_n but_o a_o contrite_a soul_n which_o he_o respect_v if_o there_o be_v paleness_n in_o the_o face_n but_o blood_n in_o the_o heart_n if_o whiteness_n in_o the_o eye_n but_o blackness_n in_o the_o soul_n if_o a_o droop_a countenance_n but_o a_o unbended_a conscience_n if_o a_o knee_n bow_v down_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o thought_n rise_v up_o against_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n the_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o the_o heart_n like_o a_o adamant_n in_o a_o word_n if_o there_o be_v but_o a_o bodily_a and_o unquickn_v service_n a_o schism_n in_o the_o same_o worshipper_n between_o his_o outward_a and_o his_o inward_a man_n he_o that_o be_v not_o a_o god_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o of_o the_o live_n he_o that_o account_v in_o the_o leviticall_a law_n carcase_n as_o
interrogation_n to_o the_o conscience_n that_o so_o the_o major_a and_o minor_a be_v contrive_v the_o light_n of_o reason_n in_o the_o soul_n may_v make_v up_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n and_o so_o conclude_v either_o its_o fitness_n or_o indisposition_n towards_o these_o holy_a mystery_n first_o for_o the_o cause_n of_o faith_n not_o to_o meddle_v with_o that_o extraordinary_a cause_n i_o mean_v miracle_n the_o ordinary_a be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n the_o word_n as_o the_o seed_n the_o spirit_n as_o the_o formative_a and_o seminal_a virtue_n make_v it_o active_a and_o effectual_a for_o the_o letter_n profit_v nothing_o it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o quicken_v what_o the_o formality_n of_o that_o particular_a action_n be_v whereby_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n do_v implant_v this_o heavenly_a branch_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o soul_n faith_n itself_o have_v in_o its_o nature_n several_a distinct_a degree_n some_o intellectual_a of_o assent_n some_o fiducial_a of_o reliance_n and_o confidence_n some_o of_o abnegation_n renounce_v and_o fly_v out_o of_o ourselves_o as_o insufficient_a for_o the_o contrivance_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o so_o in_o congruity_n of_o reason_n require_v in_o the_o cause_n produce_v they_o several_a manner_n of_o causality_n as_o i_o take_v it_o not_o necessary_a so_o neither_o be_o i_o able_a to_o determine_v i_o shall_v therefore_o touch_v upon_o some_o principal_a property_n of_o either_o all_o which_o if_o they_o concur_v not_o unto_o the_o original_a production_n do_v certain_o to_o the_o raduation_n and_o establish_n of_o that_o divine_a virtue_n and_o therefore_o may_v just_o come_v within_o the_o compass_n of_o those_o premise_n from_o the_o evidence_n of_o which_o assume_v and_o apply_v the_o conscience_n be_v to_o conclude_v the_o truth_n of_o its_o faith_n in_o christ._n and_o first_o for_o the_o word_n to_o let_v pass_v those_o property_n which_o be_v only_o the_o inherent_a attribute_n and_o not_o any_o transient_a operation_n thereof_o as_o its_o sufficiency_n perspicuity_n majesty_n selfe-authority_n and_o the_o like_a let_v we_o touch_v upon_o those_o which_o it_o carry_v along_o with_o it_o into_o the_o conscience_n and_o i_o shall_v observe_v but_o two_o its_o 119._o light_n and_o its_o 16._o power_n even_o as_o the_o sun_n where_o ever_o it_o go_v do_v still_o carry_v with_o it_o that_o brightness_n whereby_o it_o discover_v and_o that_o influence_n whereby_o it_o quicken_v inferior_a body_n first_o for_o the_o word_n the_o property_n thereof_o be_v first_o to_o make_v manifest_a and_o to_o discover_v the_o hide_a thing_n of_o darkness_n for_o whatsoever_o do_v make_v manifest_a be_v light_a the_o heart_n of_o man_n natural_o be_v a_o labyrinth_n of_o 32._o darkness_n his_o work_n 11._o work_n of_o darkness_n his_o prince_n a_o prince_n of_o darkness_n who_o project_n be_v full_a of_o darkness_n they_o be_v 24._o depth_n 11._o device_n 3._o craftiness_n 11_o method_n the_o word_n of_o god_n alone_o be_v that_o light_n 15._o which_o make_v manifest_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o 1._o glass_n wherein_o we_o may_v see_v both_o ourselves_o and_o all_o the_o device_n of_o satan_n against_o we_o discover_v and_o second_o by_o this_o act_n of_o manifest_v do_v light_n distinguish_v one_o thing_n from_o another_o in_o the_o dark_a we_o 11._o make_v no_o difference_n of_o fair_a or_o foul_a of_o right_a or_o wrong_a way_n but_o all_o be_v alike_o unto_o we_o and_o so_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o blindness_n of_o our_o natural_a estate_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o perceive_v the_o distinction_n between_o divine_a and_o natural_a object_n but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n like_o a_o touchstone_n discover_v the_o difference_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a and_o like_o fire_n separate_v the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a second_o light_n be_v quicken_a and_o a_o comfort_a thing_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v a_o 1_o inheritance_n of_o light_n and_o they_o be_v 5._o child_n of_o light_n who_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o firament_n whereas_o darkness_n be_v both_o the_o title_n and_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o wicked_a the_o time_n of_o darkness_n man_n make_v to_o be_v the_o time_n of_o their_o sleep_n which_o be_v a_o image_n of_o death_n it_o be_v in_o the_o light_n only_o that_o man_n work_v and_o so_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v a_o comfort_a word_n it_o be_v 119._o david_n delight_n his_o honeycomb_n and_o it_o be_v a_o quicken_a word_n too_o for_o it_o be_v the_o 668._o word_n of_o life_n last_o 35._o light_n do_v assist_v direct_v and_o guide_v we_o in_o our_o way_n and_o so_o do_v the_o word_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o 119._o lantern_n to_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o path_n second_o for_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v two_o fold_n even_o as_o all_o power_n be_v a_o govern_v power_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o which_o be_v under_o it_o and_o a_o subdue_a power_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o which_o be_v against_o it_o first_o the_o word_n have_v a_o govern_v power_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o which_o be_v subject_a to_o it_o for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v every_o where_o call_v a_o law_n and_o a_o 8._o royal_a that_o be_v a_o command_a sovereign_a law_n it_o bear_v dominion_n in_o the_o soul_n conform_v each_o faculty_n to_o itself_o direct_v the_o righteous_a furnish_v unto_o good_a work_n raise_v the_o droop_a bind_v the_o break_a comfort_v the_o afflict_a reclaim_v the_o straggle_a second_o it_o subdue_v all_o enmity_n and_o opposition_n discomfit_v satan_n beat_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v 12._o a_o sword_n to_o cut_v off_o a_o 4._o weapon_n to_o subdue_v a_o 29_o hammer_n to_o break_v in_o piece_n whatsoever_o thought_n rise_v up_o against_o it_o now_o then_o let_v a_o man_n conscience_n make_v but_o these_o few_o demand_n unto_o itself_o have_v the_o light_n and_o power_n of_o god_n word_n discover_v itself_o unto_o i_o have_v the_o scripture_n make_v i_o know_v unto_o myself_o have_v they_o unlock_v those_o crooked_a wind_n of_o my_o perverse_a heart_n have_v they_o manifest_v unto_o my_o soul_n not_o only_o those_o sin_n which_o the_o light_n of_o reason_n can_v have_v discerve_v but_o even_o those_o privy_a corruption_n which_o i_o can_v not_o otherwise_o have_v know_v have_v they_o acquaint_v i_o with_o the_o device_n of_o satan_n wherewith_o he_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o deceive_v have_v they_o teach_v i_o to_o distinguish_v between_o truth_n and_o appearance_n between_o goodness_n and_o shadow_n to_o find_v out_o the_o better_a part_n the_o one_o necessary_a thing_n and_o to_o adhere_v unto_o it_o be_o i_o sensible_a of_o the_o sweetness_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n do_v it_o refresh_v my_o soul_n and_o revive_v i_o unto_o every_o good_a work_n be_v it_o unto_o my_o soul_n like_o the_o 119._o honey_n combe_n like_o 23._o pleasant_a pasture_n like_o 10._o spring_n of_o water_n like_z d_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n do_v i_o take_v it_o along_o with_o i_o wheresoever_o i_o go_v to_o preserve_v i_o from_o stumble_v and_o straggle_a in_o this_o valley_n of_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n again_o do_v i_o feel_v the_o power_n of_o it_o like_o a_o royal_a command_a law_n bear_v rule_n in_o my_o soul_n be_o i_o willing_a to_o submit_v and_o resign_v myself_o unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o it_o do_v i_o not_o against_o the_o clear_a and_o convince_a evidence_n thereof_o entertain_v in_o my_o bosom_n any_o the_o least_o rebellious_a thought_n do_v i_o spare_v no_o agag_n no_o roll_a sin_n withdraw_v no_o wedge_n or_o babilonish_a garment_n no_o gainful_a sin_n make_v a_o league_n with_o no_o gibeonite_n no_o pretend_v sin_n but_o do_v i_o suffer_v it_o like_o joshua_n to_o destroy_v every_o cananite_n even_o the_o sin_n which_o for_o sweetness_n i_o role_v under_o my_o tongue_n do_v it_o batter_v the_o tower_n of_o jerico_fw-la break_v down_o the_o bulwarks_a of_o the_o flesh_n lead_v into_o captivity_n the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n mortify_v and_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n in_o i_o do_v it_o minister_v comfort_n unto_o i_o in_o all_o the_o ebb_n and_o drooping_n of_o my_o spirit_n even_o above_o the_o confluence_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n and_o against_o the_o combination_n of_o all_o outward_a discontent_n and_o do_v i_o set_v up_o a_o resolution_n thus_o always_o to_o submit_v myself_o unto_o the_o regiment_n thereof_o in_o one_o word_n do_v it_o convince_v i_o of_o sin_n in_o myself_o and_o so_o humble_v i_o to_o repent_v of_o it_o of_o righteousness_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o raise_v i_o to_o believe_v in_o it_o of_o his_o spiritual_a judgement_n in_o govern_v the_o soul_n of_o true_a believer_n by_o the_o power_n of_o love_n and_o
beauty_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o so_o constrain_v and_o persuade_v i_o to_o be_v obedient_a unto_o it_o these_o be_v those_o good_a premise_n out_o of_o which_o i_o may_v infallible_o conclude_v that_o i_o have_v have_v the_o beginning_n the_o seed_n of_o faith_n shed_v a_o abroad_o in_o my_o heart_n which_o will_v certain_o be_v further_o quicken_v by_o that_o holy_a spirit_n who_o be_v the_o next_o and_o principal_a producer_n of_o it_o the_o operation_n of_o this_o holy_a spirit_n be_v as_o numberless_a as_o all_o the_o holy_a action_n of_o the_o faithful_a can_v therefore_o all_o possible_o be_v set_v down_o i_o shall_v touch_v at_o some_o few_o which_o be_v of_o principal_a and_o obvious_a observation_n first_o of_o all_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o liberty_n and_o a_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n it_o take_v away_o the_o 8._o bondage_n and_o 7._o fear_v wherein_o we_o natural_o be_v for_o fear_n make_v we_o run_v from_o god_n as_o from_o a_o punish_v and_o revenge_a judge_n never_o any_o man_n in_o danger_n flee_v thither_o for_o succour_v whence_o the_o danger_n issue_v fear_n be_v so_o far_o from_o this_o that_o it_o curt._n betray_v and_o suspect_v those_o very_a assistance_n which_o reason_n offer_v and_o it_o enable_v we_o to_o have_v access_n and_o recourse_n unto_o god_n himself_o who_o our_o sin_n have_v provoke_v and_o in_o our_o prayer_n like_o aron_n and_o hurr_n it_o support_v our_o hand_n that_o they_o do_v not_o faint_v nor_o fall_v it_o raise_v the_o soul_n unto_o divine_a and_o unutterable_a petition_n and_o it_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o sight_n and_o groan_n that_o can_v be_v express_v second_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v compare_v unto_o a_o witness_n who_o proper_a work_n it_o be_v to_o reveal_v and_o affirm_v some_o truth_n which_o be_v call_v in_o question_n there_o be_v in_o a_o man_n bosom_n by_o reason_n of_o that_o enmity_n and_o rebellion_n betwixt_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o mean_n of_o satan_n suggestion_n sundry_a dialogue_n and_o conflict_n wherein_o satan_n question_v the_o title_n we_o pretend_v to_o salvation_n in_o this_o case_n the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n as_o one_o can_v choose_v but_o do_v when_o his_o whole_a estate_n be_v make_v ambiguous_a stagger_v droop_v and_o be_v much_o distress_v till_o at_o last_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o word_n the_o testimony_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o sensible_a motion_n of_o inward_a grace_n lay_v open_v our_o title_n and_o help_v we_o to_o read_v the_o evidence_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o recompose_v our_o trouble_a thought_n three_o the_o 430._o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v compare_v to_o a_o seal_n the_o 2d_o work_n of_o a_o seal_n be_v first_o to_o make_v a_o siampe_n and_o impression_n in_o some_o other_o matter_n second_o by_o that_o mean_n to_o difference_n and_o distinguish_v it_o from_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n do_v fashion_v the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n unto_o a_o conformity_n with_o christ_n frame_v in_o it_o holy_a impression_n and_o renew_v the_o decay_a image_n of_o god_n therein_o and_o thereby_o separate_v they_o from_o sinner_n make_v they_o of_o a_o distinct_a commonwealth_n under_o a_o distinct_a government_n that_o whereas_o before_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o same_o prince_n law_n and_o desire_n with_o the_o world_n be_v now_o call_v out_o they_o be_v new_a man_n and_o have_v another_o character_n upon_o they_o second_o a_o seal_n do_v obsignate_n and_o ratify_v some_o covenant_n grant_v or_o conveyance_n to_o the_o person_n unto_o who_o it_o belong_v it_o be_v use_v among_o man_n for_o confirm_v their_o mutual_a trust_n in_o each_o other_o and_o so_o certain_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 14._o pre-affect_a the_o soul_n with_o a_o evident_a taste_n of_o that_o glory_n which_o in_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n shall_v be_v actual_o confer_v upon_o it_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v a_o handsel_n earnest_n and_o first_o fruit_n of_o life_n four_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v compare_v to_o a_o ointment_n now_o the_o property_n of_o ointment_n be_v first_o to_o supple_a to_o assuage_v tumour_n in_o the_o body_n and_o so_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n mollify_v the_o hardness_n of_o man_n heart_n and_o work_v it_o to_o a_o sensible_a tenderness_n and_o quick_a apprehension_n of_o every_o sin_n second_o ointment_n do_v open_a and_o penetrate_v those_o place_n unto_o which_o they_o be_v apply_v and_o so_o the_o 20._o unction_n which_o the_o faithful_a have_v teach_v they_o all_o thing_n and_o open_v their_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n law_n and_o the_o beauty_n of_o his_o grace_n in_o 4_o vain_a be_v all_o outward_a sound_n or_o sermon_n unless_o this_o spirit_n be_v within_o to_o teach_v we_o three_o ointment_n do_v refresh_v and_o lighten_v nature_n because_o as_o they_o make_v way_n for_o the_o emission_n of_o all_o noxious_a humour_n so_o likewise_o for_o the_o free_a passage_n and_o translation_n of_o all_o vital_a spirit_n which_o do_v enliven_v and_o comfort_v and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o consolation_n and_o a_o spirit_n of_o life_n he_o be_v the_o 16._o comforter_n of_o his_o church_n last_o 30._o ointment_n in_o the_o leviticall_a law_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v for_o consecration_n and_o sequestration_n of_o thing_n unto_o some_o holy_a use_n as_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 9_o anoint_v by_o his_o father_n unto_o the_o oeconomy_n of_o that_o great_a work_n the_o redemption_n of_o the_o world_n and_o thus_o do_v the_o holy-ghost_n anoint_v we_o to_o be_v a_o 9_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o people_n set_v at_o liberty_n five_o and_o last_o i_o find_v the_o holy_a ghost_n compare_v unto_o 19_o fire_n who_o property_n be_v first_o to_o be_v of_o a_o very_a active_a and_o work_a nature_n which_o stand_v never_o still_o but_o be_v ever_o do_v something_o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o his_o grace_n be_v all_o operative_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a they_o set_v all_o where_o they_o come_v on_o work_n second_o the_o nature_n and_o proper_a motion_n of_o fire_n be_v to_o ascend_v other_o motion_n whatever_o it_o have_v arise_v from_o some_o outward_a and_o accidental_a restraint_n limit_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ever_o raise_v up_o the_o affection_n from_o earth_n fasten_v the_o eye_n of_o faith_n upon_o eternity_n ravish_v the_o soul_n with_o a_o servant_n long_v to_o be_v with_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o be_v admit_v unto_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o precious_a joy_n which_o here_o it_o suspire_v after_o as_o soon_o as_o ever_o man_n have_v choose_v christ_n to_o be_v their_o head_n then_o present_o ascendunt_fw-la de_fw-la terra_fw-la they_o go_v up_o out_o of_o the_o land_n hos._n 1._o 11._o and_o have_v their_o conversation_n above_o where_o christ_n be_v three_o fire_n do_v inflame_v and_o transform_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v combustible_a into_o the_o nature_n of_o itself_o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n fill_v the_o soul_n with_o a_o divine_a fervour_n 44._o and_o zeal_n which_o purge_v away_o the_o corruption_n and_o dross_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_a four_o fire_n have_v a_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v property_n to_o draw_v away_o all_o noxious_a or_o infectious_a vapour_n out_o of_o the_o air_n to_o separate_v all_o soil_n and_o dross_n from_o metal_n and_o the_o like_a and_o so_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n cleanse_v the_o heart_n and_o in_o heavenly_a sigh_n and_o repentant_a tear_n cause_n to_o expire_v all_o those_o steam_n of_o corruption_n those_o noisome_a and_o infectious_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n five_o fire_n have_v a_o penetrate_a and_o insinuate_a quality_n whereby_o it_o creep_v into_o all_o the_o pore_n of_o a_o combustible_a body_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n do_v penetrate_v the_o heart_n though_o full_a of_o insensible_a and_o inscrutible_a wind_n do_v search_v the_o reins_n do_v pry_v into_o the_o close_a nook_n and_o inmost_a corner_n of_o the_o soul_n there_o discover_v and_o work_v out_o those_o secret_a corruption_n which_o do_v deceive_v and_o defile_v we_o last_o fire_n do_v illighten_v and_o by_o that_o mean_n communicate_v the_o comfort_n of_o itself_o unto_o other_o and_o so_o the_o spirit_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o truth_n do_v illuminate_v the_o understanding_n and_o do_v dispose_v it_o likewise_o to_o discover_v its_o light_n unto_o other_o who_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o it_o for_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n grace_n that_o when_o christ_n have_v manifest_v himself_o to_o the_o soul_n of_o one_o
in_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o sure_o these_o be_v in_o themselves_o clear_a and_o bright_a glass_n yet_o we_o see_v even_o in_o they_o but_o dark_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o vapour_n and_o steam_n which_o exhale_v from_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n when_o we_o use_v they_o and_o even_o on_o these_o do_v our_o soul_n look_v through_o other_o dark_a glass_n the_o window_n of_o sense_n but_o yet_o at_o the_o best_a they_o be_v but_o glass_n who_o property_n be_v to_o present_v nothing_o but_o the_o pattern_n the_o shadow_n the_o type_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v in_o their_o substance_n quite_o behind_o we_o and_o therefore_o out_o of_o sight_n so_o then_o in_o general_a the_o nature_n of_o a_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v the_o representative_a of_o a_o substance_n the_o sign_n of_o a_o covenant_n the_o seal_n of_o a_o purchase_n the_o figure_n of_o a_o body_n the_o witness_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o earnest_n of_o our_o hope_n the_o presence_n of_o thing_n distant_a the_o sight_n of_o thing_n absent_a the_o taste_n of_o thing_n unconceivable_a and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v past_a knowledge_n chap._n iii_o inference_n of_o practice_n from_o the_o former_a observavation_n here_o than_o we_o see_v first_o the_o different_a state_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o church_n here_o in_o a_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o in_o want_n of_o water_n in_o baptism_n to_o wash_v it_o in_o a_o state_n of_o infancy_n and_o therefore_o in_o want_n of_o milk_n in_o the_o word_n to_o nourish_v it_o in_o a_o state_n of_o weakness_n and_o therefore_o in_o want_n of_o bread_n the_o body_n of_o christ_n to_o strengthen_v it_o in_o a_o state_n of_o sorrow_n and_o therefore_o in_o want_n of_o wine_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o comfort_v it_o thus_o the_o church_n while_o it_o be_v a_o child_n it_o speak_v as_o a_o child_n it_o understand_v as_o a_o child_n it_o feed_v as_o a_o child_n here_o a_o little_a and_o there_o a_o little_a one_o day_n in_o the_o week_n one_o hour_n in_o the_o day_n it_o be_v keep_v fast_v and_o hungry_a but_o when_o it_o be_v grow_v from_o strength_n to_o strength_n unto_o a_o perfect_a age_n and_o unto_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o stature_n of_o christ_n than_o it_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o fatness_n and_o drink_v its_o full_a of_o those_o river_n of_o pleasure_n which_o make_v glad_a the_o city_n of_o god_n it_o shall_v keep_v a_o eternal_a sabbath_n a_o continue_a festival_n the_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n shall_v be_v without_o end_n or_o satiety_n so_o long_o as_o the_o bridegroom_n be_v with_o they_o which_o shall_v be_v for_o ever_o they_o can_v fast_v second_o we_o see_v here_o nor_o see_v only_o but_o even_o taste_v and_o touch_v how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v in_o that_o he_o be_v please_v even_o to_o unroabe_v his_o grace_n of_o their_o natural_a lustre_n to_o overshaddow_v his_o promise_n and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o obscure_v his_o glory_n that_o they_o may_v be_v make_v proportion_v to_o our_o dull_a and_o earthy_a sense_n to_o lock_v up_o so_o rich_a mystery_n as_o lie_v hide_v in_o the_o sacrament_n in_o a_o basin_n of_o water_n or_o a_o morsel_n of_o bread_n when_o he_o be_v invisible_a by_o reason_n of_o that_o infinite_a distance_n between_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o we_o he_o make_v himself_o to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o now_o that_o his_o very_a flesh_n be_v to_o we_o again_o invisible_a by_o reason_n of_o that_o vast_a distance_n between_o his_o place_n and_o we_o he_o have_v make_v even_o it_o in_o a_o mystical_a sense_n to_o be_v see_v and_o taste_v in_o the_o sacrament_n oh_o then_o since_o god_n do_v thus_o far_o humble_v himself_o and_o his_o grace_n even_o unto_o our_o sense_n let_v not_o we_o by_o a_o odious_a ingratitude_n humble_v they_o yet_o low_o even_o under_o our_o foot_n let_v we_o not_o trample_v on_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n by_o take_v it_o into_o a_o noisome_a sink_n into_o a_o dirty_a and_o earthy_a heart_n he_o that_o eat_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n with_o a_o foul_a mouth_n and_o receive_v he_o into_o a_o unclense_v and_o sinful_a soul_n do_v all_o one_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v sop_n the_o bread_n he_o eat_v in_o dirt_n or_o lay_v up_o his_o rich_a treasure_n in_o a_o sink_n three_o we_o learn_v how_o we_o shall_v employ_v all_o our_o sense_n not_o only_o as_o brute_n beast_n do_v to_o fasten_v they_o on_o the_o earth_n but_o to_o lift_v they_o up_o unto_o a_o more_o heavenly_a use_n since_o god_n have_v make_v even_o they_o the_o organ_n &_o instrument_n of_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n mix_v ever_o with_o the_o natural_a a_o heavenly_a use_n of_o thy_o sense_n whatsoever_o thou_o see_v behold_v in_o it_o his_o wonder_n whatsoever_o thou_o hear_v hear_v in_o it_o his_o wisdom_n whatsoever_o thou_o taste_v taste_v in_o it_o the_o sweetness_n as_o well_o of_o his_o love_n as_o of_o the_o creature_n if_o christ_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o foul_a house_n he_o will_v certain_o not_o enter_v at_o a_o foul_a door_n let_v not_o those_o tooth_n that_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o angelsgrinde_v the_o face_n of_o the_o poor_a let_v not_o the_o mouth_n which_o do_v drink_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n thirst_v after_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o neighbour_n let_v not_o that_o hand_n which_o be_v reach_v out_o to_o receive_v christ_n in_o the_o sacrament_n be_v stretch_v out_o to_o injure_v he_o in_o his_o member_n let_v not_o those_o eye_n which_o look_v on_o christ_n be_v gaze_v after_o vanity_n certain_o if_o he_o will_v not_o be_v one_o 15._o in_o the_o same_o body_n with_o a_o harlot_n neither_o will_v he_o be_v see_v with_o the_o same_o eye_n he_o be_v real_o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o the_o great_a world_n and_o he_o will_v be_v no_o where_o else_o sacramental_o but_o in_o the_o heavenly_a part_n of_o man_n the_o lesser_a last_o we_o see_v here_o what_o manner_n of_o conversation_n we_o have_v the_o church_n on_o earth_n have_v but_o the_o earnest_n of_o glory_n the_o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o earnest_n of_o the_o sacrament_n that_o 16._o witness_v this_o 11._o signify_v both_o confirm_v and_o 11._o seal_v our_o adoption_n but_o 2._o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o shall_v be_v 3._o our_o life_n be_v yet_o hide_v and_o 4._o our_o inheritance_n be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o a_o prince_n that_o be_v haply_o breed_v up_o in_o a_o great_a distance_n from_o his_o future_a kingdom_n in_o another_o realm_n and_o that_o among_o enemy_n where_o he_o suffer_v one_o while_o a_o danger_n another_o a_o disgrace_n load_v with_o danger_n and_o discontent_n though_o by_o the_o assurance_n of_o blood_n by_o the_o warrant_n of_o his_o father_n own_o hand_n &_o seal_n he_o may_v be_v confirm_v in_o the_o evident_a right_n of_o his_o succession_n can_v hardly_o yet_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v the_o honour_n he_o shall_v enjoy_v nor_o any_o more_o see_v the_o gold_n and_o lustre_n of_o his_o crown_n in_o the_o print_n of_o the_o wax_n that_o confirm_v it_o than_o a_o man_n that_o never_o see_v the_o sun_n can_v conceive_v that_o brightness_n which_o dwell_v in_o it_o by_o its_o picture_n draw_v in_o some_o dark_a colour_n we_o be_v 9_o a_o royal_a people_n 17._o heir_n yea_o coheir_n with_o christ_n but_o we_o be_v in_o a_o far_a country_n and_o 6._o absent_a from_o the_o lord_n in_o house_n ruinous_a and_o make_v of_o clay_n in_o a_o region_n of_o darkness_n in_o a_o shadow_n of_o death_n in_o a_o valley_n of_o tear_n though_o compass_v in_o with_o a_o wall_n of_o fire_n yet_o do_v the_o wave_n of_o ungodly_a man_n break_v in_o upon_o we_o though_o ship_v in_o a_o safe_a ark_n the_o temple_n of_o god_n yet_o often_o toss_v almost_o unto_o shipwreck_n and_o ready_a with_o jonah_n to_o be_v swallow_v of_o a_o great_a leviathan_n though_o protect_v with_o a_o guard_n of_o holy_a angel_n which_o pitch_n their_o tent_n about_o we_o so_o that_o the_o enemy_n without_o can_v enter_v yet_o entice_v often_o out_o 14._o and_o lead_v privy_o but_o voluntary_o a-away_a by_o the_o enchant_a lust_n the_o dalilahs_n of_o our_o own_o bosom_n the_o kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n we_o expect_v be_v hide_v from_o we_o 9_o and_o we_o know_v no_o more_o of_o it_o but_o only_o this_o that_o it_o pass_v knowledge_n true_o the_o assurance_n of_o it_o be_v confirm_v by_o a_o infallible_a patent_n god_n own_o promise_n and_o that_o make_v firm_a by_o a_o seal_n colour_v with_o that_o blood_n and_o stamp_v with_o the_o image_n of_o that_o body_n which_o be_v the_o price_n that_o buy_v it_o what_o remain_v then_o but_o that_o where_o the_o body_n be_v thither_o the_o eagle_n fly_v where_o the_o treasure_n be_v
there_o the_o heart_n be_v also_o that_o we_o groan_v after_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n when_o the_o vayl_n of_o our_o mortality_n shall_v be_v rend_v the_o mudwall_n of_o the_o flesh_n make_v spiritual_a and_o transparent_a the_o shadow_n and_o resemblance_n of_o the_o sacrament_n abolish_v the_o glass_n of_o the_o creature_n remove_v the_o riddle_n of_o our_o salvation_n unfold_v the_o vapour_n of_o corruption_n dispel_v the_o patience_n of_o our_o expectation_n reward_v and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spirit_n within_o and_o the_o presence_n of_o christ_n without_o shall_v be_v diffuse_v on_o the_o whole_a man_n a_o double_a lustre_n of_o exceed_v abundant_a glory_n the_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o this_o be_v it_o which_o in_o those_o holy_a mystery_n of_o christ_n supper_n we_o receive_v which_o if_o receive_v without_o dependence_n and_o relation_n on_o that_o glory_n which_o they_o foreshadow_v and_o on_o that_o body_n which_o withal_o the_o merit_n of_o it_o they_o obsignate_n do_v no_o more_o good_a than_o the_o seal_n of_o a_o king_n without_o any_o grant_n or_o patent_n whereunto_o it_o shall_v be_v join_v in_o which_o there_o be_v no_o profit_n beyond_o the_o bare_a wax_n and_o much_o danger_n in_o triflin_n with_o so_o sacred_a a_o thing_n chap._n four_o whence_o sacrament_n derive_v their_o value_n and_o be_v namely_o from_o the_o author_n that_o institute_v they_o but_o why_o be_v not_o the_o instrument_n more_o glorious_a where_o the_o effect_n be_v so_o admirable_a whence_o be_v it_o that_o there_o shall_v lie_v so_o much_o power_n in_o the_o narrow_a room_n of_o so_o small_a and_o common_a element_n it_o have_v be_v worth_a the_o create_v of_o a_o new_a creature_n to_o be_v make_v the_o pledge_n of_o a_o new_a covenant_n the_o first_o fruit_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o their_o crop_n and_o earnest_n use_v to_o be_v pay_v in_o coin_n of_o the_o same_o quality_n with_o the_o whole_a after-summe_n if_o then_o sacrament_n be_v the_o earnest_n of_o our_o glory_n why_o be_v not_o the_o faithful_a instead_o of_o eat_v a_o morsel_n of_o bread_n take_v up_o with_o s_o t_o paul_n into_o the_o three_o heaven_n why_o be_v they_o not_o in_o stead_n of_o drink_v a_o sip_n of_o wine_n transform_v with_o their_o saviour_n and_o have_v with_o steven_n a_o vision_n of_o he_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n how_o discursive_a be_v foolish_a pride_n when_o it_o will_v prescribe_v unto_o god_n vain_a man_n who_o undertake_v to_o instruct_v thy_o maker_n in_o stead_n of_o praise_v he_o to_o censure_v his_o benefit_n when_o thou_o shall_v enjoy_v they_o will_v thou_o not_o receive_v salvation_n without_o thy_o own_o counsel_n or_o be_v thou_o so_o foolish_a as_o to_o conceive_v nothing_o precious_a without_o pomp_n and_o to_o judge_v of_o the_o thing_n convey_v by_o the_o value_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o instrument_n that_o convey_v it_o tell_v i_o then_o why_o it_o be_v that_o water_n a_o vulgar_a element_n be_v hold_v in_o a_o cistern_n of_o lead_n and_o thy_o wine_n a_o more_o costly_a liquor_n but_o in_o a_o vessel_n of_o wood_n tell_v i_o the_o reason_n why_o that_o wax_n which_o in_o the_o shop_n haply_o be_v not_o prize_v at_o a_o penny_n shall_v by_o cleave_v unto_o a_o small_a parcel_n of_o parchment_n be_v valuable_a unto_o a_o million_o of_o money_n tell_v i_o why_o shall_v that_o clay_n which_o while_o it_o lay_v under_o foot_n be_v vile_a and_o dishonourable_a dirt_n 6._o when_o it_o be_v apply_v by_o christ_n unto_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o blind_a man_n be_v advance_v unto_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o precious_a and_o supernatural_a salve_n be_v not_o even_o in_o work_n of_o art_n the_o skill_n of_o the_o workman_n more_o eminent_a in_o the_o narrow_a and_o unfit_a subject_n be_v not_o the_o iliad_n of_o homer_n more_o admirable_a in_o a_o nutshell_n than_o in_o a_o volume_n do_v not_o limmer_v set_v the_o high_a value_n on_o their_o small_a draught_n antioch_n and_o be_v there_o not_o matter_n of_o admiration_n and_o astonishment_n in_o the_o mean_a and_o most_o vulgar_a object_n and_o what_o madness_n be_v it_o then_o by_o those_o reason_n to_o undervalue_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o argument_n to_o confirm_v it_o as_o if_o the_o power_n of_o a_o agent_n be_v not_o there_o great_a where_o the_o subject_n on_o which_o he_o work_v do_v confer_v least_o 5._o as_o if_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o element_n do_v not_o add_v unto_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n if_o it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o christ_n miraculous_a power_n to_o feed_v five_o thousand_o with_o so_o few_o loaf_n why_o shall_v not_o the_o miracle_n of_o his_o sacrament_n be_v equal_a which_o feed_v the_o whole_a church_n with_o so_o slender_a element_n certain_o they_o who_o any_o way_n this_fw-mi esteem_v the_o seem_a meanness_n and_o emptiness_n of_o the_o sacrament_n entertain_v but_o low_a and_o vulgar_a conceit_n thereof_o stumble_v at_o that_o same_o stone_n of_o foolishness_n by_o which_o the_o gentile_n fall_v from_o their_o salvation_n but_o will_v thou_o needs_o know_v both_o the_o reason_n why_o we_o use_v no_o other_o sacrament_n and_o why_o these_o carry_v with_o they_o so_o much_o virtue_n one_o answer_v resolve_n both_o it_o be_v the_o majesty_n of_o the_o same_o king_n that_o coin_n his_o money_n and_o that_o value_v it_o he_o that_o frame_v a_o private_a mint_n or_o impose_v another_o rate_n be_v in_o both_o equal_o a_o traitor_n in_o the_o former_a by_o steal_v the_o king_n authority_n 4._o in_o the_o other_o by_o alter_a iâ—_n the_o same_o author_n do_v both_o institute_v the_o sacrament_n and_o value_n it_o from_o the_o same_o power_n do_v it_o receive_v the_o necessity_n of_o its_o be_v and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o its_o work_n in_o covenant_n or_o conveyance_n the_o article_n and_o instrument_n may_v be_v haply_o draw_v by_o some_o lawyer_n but_o the_o confirmation_n of_o they_o by_o hand_n and_o seal_v be_v ordinary_o perform_v by_o the_o man_n themselves_o who_o be_v interest_v in_o they_o a_o secretary_n may_v write_v the_o letter_n but_o his_o lord_n will_v himself_o subscribe_v and_o seal_v it_o thus_o the_o patent_n of_o god_n covenant_n have_v be_v draw_v out_o for_o the_o benefit_n of_o god_n church_n by_o many_o select_a and_o inspire_v instrument_n unto_o who_o god_n do_v dictate_v so_o much_o of_o his_o will_n by_o divine_a suggestion_n as_o his_o pleasure_n be_v to_o acquaint_v and_o edify_v his_o church_n withal_o but_o when_o he_o come_v to_o confirm_v this_o his_o gift_n by_o hand_n and_o seal_v behold_v then_o a_o immediate_a presence_n of_o his_o own_o then_o come_v god_n own_o finger_n that_o be_v in_o the_o phrase_n of_o scripture_n 28._o his_o spirit_n to_o write_v as_o a_o witness_n in_o the_o soul_n 20._o and_o then_o do_v god_n stretch_v out_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o reach_v unto_o we_o that_o supper_n which_o be_v the_o seal_n to_o obsignate_n unto_o the_o sense_n the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o those_o covenant_n and_o our_o evident_a interest_n in_o those_o benefit_n which_o be_v before_o proclaim_v in_o the_o patent_n of_o his_o word_n the_o 23._o apostle_n deliver_v nothing_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o second_o hand_n to_o the_o corinthian_n but_o what_o he_o have_v former_o receive_v from_o the_o lord_n divine_a thing_n be_v unto_o we_o 11._o deposit_v we_o must_v first_o be_v receiver_n 20._o before_o deliverer_n chap._n v._n inference_n of_o practice_n from_o the_o author_n of_o this_o sacrament_n here_o than_o we_o see_v first_o both_o the_o absurdity_n and_o the_o wickedness_n of_o a_o will-worship_n when_o the_o same_o man_n who_o be_v to_o perform_v the_o obedience_n shall_v dare_v to_o appoint_v the_o law_n imply_v a_o peremptory_a purpose_n of_o no_o far_a observance_n than_o may_v consist_v with_o the_o allowance_n of_o his_o own_o judgement_n whereas_o true_a 12._o obedience_n must_v be_v ground_v on_o the_o majesty_n of_o that_o power_n that_o command_v not_o on_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o benefit_n of_o the_o precept_n impose_v divine_a law_n require_v obedience_n not_o so_o much_o from_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o thing_n command_v though_o 12._o they_o be_v ever_o holy_a and_o good_a as_o from_o the_o authority_n of_o he_o that_o institute_n they_o we_o be_v all_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n and_o servant_n be_v but_o live_a 1._o instrument_n who_o property_n it_o be_v to_o be_v govern_v by_o the_o will_n of_o those_o in_o who_o possession_n they_o be_v will-worship_n and_o service_n of_o superstition_n well_o they_o may_v flatter_v superstitione_n god_n they_o do_v not_o please_v he_o he_o that_o require_v we_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n do_v therein_o teach_v we_o that_o his_o command_n stand_v ratherin_o fear_v than_o in_o