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with_o heavenly_a treasure_n which_o will_v never_o fade_v and_o with_o such_o everlasting_a joy_n as_o our_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o our_o heart_n conceive_v the_o soul_n 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o of_o the_o sluggard_n say_v solomon_n desire_v and_o have_v nothing_o but_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v be_v make_v fat_a the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o earthly_a riches_n so_o also_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o treasure_n of_o holiness_n the_o which_o we_o may_v long_o idle_o wish_v and_o yet_o never_o enjoy_v they_o whereas_o if_o as_o our_o desire_n be_v earnest_a so_o our_o endeavour_n diligent_a and_o laborious_a we_o may_v have_v much_o more_o assurance_n to_o be_v enrich_v with_o they_o then_o to_o compass_v with_o all_o our_o pain_n our_o worldly_a desire_n see_v we_o have_v god_n promise_n more_o absolute_a for_o they_o neither_o do_v they_o flee_v their_o follower_n as_o earthly_a riches_n do_v which_o make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o as_o the_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o delude_v their_o hope_n which_o with_o most_o speed_n pursue_v they_o yea_o slothful_a desire_n rather_o hurt_v then_o help_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n cause_v the_o sluggard_n to_o rest_v in_o they_o as_o sufficient_a without_o use_v any_o mean_n to_o have_v they_o satisfy_v in_o which_o respect_n the_o say_n of_o solomon_n be_v true_o verify_v of_o they_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o slothful_a kill_v he_o for_o his_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_v for_o 25._o pro._n 21._o 25._o as_o his_o body_n must_v needs_o famish_v who_o only_o wish_v meat_n but_o use_v no_o endeavour_n to_o satisfy_v his_o hunger_n so_o his_o soul_n will_v soon_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n who_o idle_o desire_v to_o be_v replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a food_n and_o take_v no_o pain_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n say_v our_o saviour_n suffer_v violence_n and_o the_o violent_a 12._o matth._n 11._o 12._o take_v it_o by_o force_n neither_o shall_v they_o enter_v into_o it_o who_o sit_v down_o idle_o and_o cry_v out_o lord_n lord_n open_a unto_o we_o that_o be_v content_v themselves_o with_o a_o bare_a 21_o mat._n 7._o 12_o 13_o 21_o profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o labour_v not_o to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n but_o they_o who_o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o straight_a gate_n and_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o travail_v that_o narrow_a path_n of_o righteousness_n which_o lead_v to_o god_n kingdom_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o constant_a and_o durable_a last_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n one_o while_o hot_a and_o earnest_a and_o another_o while_n cold_a and_o remiss_a 16._o perseverandum_fw-la est_fw-la &_o assiduo_fw-la study_v robur_fw-la addendum_fw-la donec_fw-la bona_fw-la mens_fw-la sit_fw-la quod_fw-la bona_fw-la voluntas_fw-la est_fw-la sen._n epist_n 16._o but_o constant_a and_o durable_a like_o those_o in_o covetous_a man_n which_o never_o cease_v till_o they_o be_v satisfy_v or_o rather_o because_o they_o can_v never_o be_v satisfy_v while_o we_o live_v on_o earth_n therefore_o they_o must_v never_o cease_v but_o the_o more_o we_o have_v of_o these_o spiritual_a riches_n the_o more_o earnest_o we_o must_v desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o have_v they_o still_o increase_v for_o this_o life_n be_v not_o the_o time_n of_o our_o perfection_n and_o full_a age_n in_o christ_n but_o of_o spiritual_a growth_n in_o grace_n from_o strength_n to_o strength_n and_o from_o a_o lesser_a to_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o must_v not_o like_o those_o who_o be_v sick_a of_o a_o ague_n be_v one_o while_o cold_a and_o another_o while_n hot_a nor_o have_v a_o good_a day_n for_o god_n service_n and_o a_o ill_a day_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n for_o this_o be_v a_o sickness_n and_o no_o spiritual_a health_n which_o will_v prepare_v we_o for_o death_n and_o destruction_n and_o not_o for_o life_n and_o happiness_n neither_o will_v god_n ever_o accept_v of_o it_o who_o can_v no_o more_o endure_v to_o have_v thus_o our_o time_n then_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n divide_v between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n but_o our_o soul_n with_o david_n must_v 112._o psal_n 119._o 20_o 33_o 112._o break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o they_o have_v unto_o god_n judgement_n at_o all_o time_n we_o must_v with_o he_o resolve_v to_o keep_v god_n statute_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o have_v our_o heart_n incline_v to_o keep_v his_o statute_n always_o we_o must_v not_o like_o the_o hypocrite_n of_o who_o hosea_n speak_v offer_v unto_o god_n a_o righteousness_n like_a unto_o the_o morning_n dew_n which_o vanish_v when_o the_o sun_n arise_v but_o such_o as_o will_v endure_v the_o heat_n 4._o hos_fw-la 6._o 4._o of_o the_o day_n like_o the_o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o a_o spring_a fountain_n for_o the_o water_n of_o life_n which_o christ_n do_v give_v be_v never_o dry_a but_o shall_v be_v in_o he_o that_o have_v they_o a_o well_o of_o water_n spring_v up_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o the_o tree_n 14._o joh._n 4._o 14._o of_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n plant_v be_v like_o those_o plant_v by_o the_o 3._o psal_n 1._o 3._o river_n side_n which_o be_v never_o barren_a but_o bring_v forth_o their_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n and_o they_o that_o be_v plant_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v like_o the_o palm_n 14._o ps_n 92._o 12_o 14._o three_fw-mi perpetual_o flourish_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o their_o old_a age_n as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o first_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n how_o necessary_a it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n have_v explain_v the_o description_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o in_o part_n show_v what_o be_v require_v in_o he_o that_o be_v to_o lead_v it_o and_o wherein_o it_o principal_o do_v consist_v we_o will_v now_o proceed_v and_o more_o full_o handle_v some_o main_n point_n before_o brief_o touch_v which_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v know_v of_o he_o who_o desire_v to_o make_v any_o progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o here_o two_o thing_n come_v chief_o to_o be_v consider_v first_o the_o ground_n and_o second_o the_o part_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o contain_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o those_o who_o lead_v it_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v certain_a fundamental_a virtue_n whereupon_o it_o be_v build_v and_o from_o which_o as_o live_a fountain_n all_o other_o virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o save_v knowledge_n of_o god_n his_o will_n and_o work_n and_o second_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n from_o which_o two_o other_o main_a grace_n arise_v which_o as_o principal_a cause_n produce_v all_o special_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o first_o a_o sanctify_a heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o and_o second_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o follow_v our_o justification_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n the_o first_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v save_v knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o take_v their_o beginning_n it_o be_v the_o root_n of_o this_o tree_n of_o grace_n from_o which_o be_v
be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o he_o shall_v overcome_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n or_o rather_o this_o special_a art_n of_o application_n many_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o else_o proceed_v with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n and_o disquietness_n because_o compare_v their_o weakness_n with_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n they_o think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o achieve_v it_o in_o any_o measure_n acceptable_a to_o god_n though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o want_v not_o faith_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o also_o will_v be_v the_o tongue_n to_o sing_v and_o give_v praise_n if_o it_o nourish_v evil_a thought_n like_o unto_o discord_n there_o can_v be_v no_o good_a music_n but_o if_o it_o be_v well_o tune_v we_o shall_v in_o sing_v hymn_n psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o with_o grace_n and_o make_v sweet_a melody_n in_o god_n ear_n and_o therefore_o david_n desire_v to_o make_v good_a speed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n desire_v first_o to_o have_v his_o heart_n in_o large_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o i_o will_v run_v say_v he_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o 32._o psal_n 119._o 32._o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n chief_o require_v the_o heart_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n the_o which_o also_o david_n chief_o 9_o pro._n 23_o 26._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o require_v of_o he_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n it_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_n the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n o_o god_n thou_o will_v not_o despise_v a_o 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o upright_a heart_n be_v his_o chief_a delight_n and_o though_o he_o require_v sincerity_n both_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n yet_o above_o all_o he_o desire_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n 7._o verse_n 7._o and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o desire_v to_o offer_v unto_o god_n perfect_a service_n the_o lord_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v our_o imperfection_n and_o accept_v as_o perfect_v our_o weak_a and_o worthless_a endeavour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o there_o be_v first_o a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v according_a to_o that_o a_o man_n 12._o 2._o cor._n 8_o 12._o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o have_v not_o a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n and_o asa_n who_o though_o their_o inward_a corruption_n do_v break_v out_o into_o diverse_a open_a sin_n yet_o because_o they_o prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o 3._o 2._o chr._n 19_o 3._o lord_n he_o esteem_v they_o
in_o themselves_o effectual_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o purification_n for_o as_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n have_v 5._o joh._n 5._o by_o the_o move_n of_o the_o angel_n virtue_n in_o it_o to_o cure_v disease_n but_o yet_o do_v good_a to_o none_o but_o those_o only_o which_o be_v put_v into_o it_o so_o though_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cure_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v it_o clean_o yet_o it_o be_v of_o no_o efficacy_n unto_o any_o save_v those_o who_o be_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n dip_v and_o wash_v in_o it_o see_v like_o the_o poor_a lame_a cripple_n we_o be_v natural_o impotent_a and_o can_v make_v any_o use_n of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o recovery_n unless_o we_o be_v assist_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o this_o purification_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n to_o this_o end_n the_o which_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o precious_a bloodshed_n for_o our_o spiritual_a purge_n from_o sin_n which_o be_v perfect_v in_o our_o justification_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o begin_v in_o our_o sanctification_n by_o purify_n our_o heart_n from_o their_o natural_a corruption_n 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o in_o which_o respect_n faith_n be_v say_v to_o purify_v our_o heart_n not_o material_o or_o formal_o by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o itself_o but_o instrumental_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o until_o we_o have_v this_o faith_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v our_o heart_n remain_v it_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n and_o be_v full_a of_o all_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v persuade_v to_o contemn_v the_o bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v underfoot_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o be_v natural_o so_o much_o delight_v till_o they_o have_v a_o offer_n of_o better_a thing_n from_o god_n and_o have_v some_o assurance_n that_o upon_o their_o renounce_n of_o the_o world_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o seek_v after_o these_o rich_a gift_n they_o shall_v most_o certain_o attain_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n bless_a be_v god_n and_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o who_o according_a to_o his_o abundant_a mercy_n have_v beget_v we_o again_o unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o a_o inheritance_n incorruptible_a and_o undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o you_o and_o this_o purge_a moses_n heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o make_v he_o willing_a to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n because_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n he_o look_v upon_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n and_o this_o cause_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o to_o content_v themselves_o to_o dwell_v in_o tabernacle_n &_o not_o to_o regard_v any_o earthly_a mansion_n because_o they_o look_v for_o a_o city_n which_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n 10._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o and_o maker_n be_v god_n &_o the_o holy_a martyr_n to_o endure_v with_o patience_n &_o joy_n most_o cruel_a persecution_n not_o accept_v deliverance_n because_o by_o faith_n they_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o shall_v obtain_v a_o better_a resurrection_n of_o which_o comfort_n of_o 33._o heb._n 11._o 33._o faith_n we_o have_v great_a need_n to_o be_v thereby_o support_v under_o the_o cross_n and_o persuade_v unto_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n see_v jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n be_v by_o his_o heavenly_a hope_n encourage_v in_o his_o earthly_a suffering_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v he_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o 2._o heb._n 12._o 2._o throne_n of_o god_n cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v both_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v or_o no_o be_v either_o inward_a or_o outward_a the_o inward_a sign_n be_v first_o the_o love_n of_o holiness_n and_o purity_n for_o as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o natural_a corruption_n we_o loath_a sanctity_n and_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o impure_a lust_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n so_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v by_o faith_n they_o be_v chief_o please_v with_o those_o thing_n which_o please_v god_n and_o love_a purity_n and_o piety_n they_o delight_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o love_v purity_n and_o holiness_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v pure_a and_o holy_a see_v the_o cause_n of_o love_n be_v likeness_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o similitude_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v hatred_n of_o sin_n which_o upon_o the_o same_o ground_n we_o natural_o love_v especial_o of_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v because_o they_o most_o molest_v and_o trouble_v we_o and_o pollute_v the_o heart_n with_o their_o defilement_n hinder_v most_o our_o progress_n in_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n and_o thus_o paul_n when_o his_o heart_n be_v purify_v abhor_a all_o corruption_n and_o delight_v in_o god_n law_n hate_v that_o sin_n most_o which_o he_o do_v most_o commit_v because_o like_o a_o rebel_n it_o war_v against_o the_o law_n 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o of_o his_o mind_n and_o make_v he_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o three_o sign_n be_v our_o careful_a avoid_v all_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o spiritual_a pollution_n for_o as_o he_o that_o have_v filthy_a hand_n care_v not_o to_o handle_v filthy_a thing_n but_o when_o they_o be_v wash_v clean_o will_v not_o willing_o touch_v that_o which_o will_v defile_v they_o so_o a_o impure_a heart_n shun_v not_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n of_o impurity_n because_o they_o can_v make_v it_o worse_o than_o it_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n in_o the_o quality_n though_o they_o may_v increase_v the_o pollution_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o degree_n yea_o rather_o be_v like_o filthy_a hog_n natural_o incline_v unto_o filthiness_n they_o seek_v the_o occasion_n of_o more_o uncleanness_n and_o purposely_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o the_o sink_n and_o puddle_n of_o sin_n as_o often_o as_o they_o have_v opportunity_n of_o satisfy_v their_o carnal_a lust_n more_o especial_o he_o that_o have_v a_o pure_a heart_n delight_v in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a by_o who_o christian_a conversation_n his_o purity_n and_o sanctification_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o can_v endure_v the_o society_n of_o the_o wicked_a no_o not_o when_o like_o filthy_a dog_n they_o fawn_v upon_o he_o because_o he_o know_v that_o the_o leprosy_n of_o sin_n be_v of_o a_o infectious_a and_o spread_a nature_n that_o he_o who_o touch_v pitch_n shall_v be_v defile_v with_o it_o and_o that_o worldly_a man_n most_o defile_v when_o they_o most_o fawn_v and_o do_v we_o least_o hurt_v when_o they_o be_v far_a from_o us._n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n for_o the_o tree_n be_v know_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o the_o fountain_n by_o the_o 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o stream_n that_o flow_v from_o it_o whether_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n for_o a_o good_a tree_n can_v bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o evil_a tree_n good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n if_o therefore_o the_o fruit_n we_o bear_v be_v pure_a and_o holy_a it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v if_o the_o stream_n be_v clear_a and_o sweet_a such_o also_o be_v the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v and_o if_o the_o coin_n we_o outward_o spend_v and_o use_v in_o our_o christian_a trade_v one_o with_o another_o be_v currant_n of_o pure_a metal_n and_o the_o right_a stamp_n then_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o our_o
heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
preserve_v from_o receive_v hurt_v by_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o the_o devil_n tentation_n or_o if_o we_o have_v yet_o we_o shall_v with_o great_a ease_n recover_v our_o loss_n when_o they_o be_v no_o soon_o sustain_v then_o espy_v for_o these_o stain_n of_o sin_n will_v easy_o be_v wash_v out_o if_o we_o take_v they_o in_o hand_n when_o they_o have_v first_o taint_v our_o heart_n our_o enemy_n will_v without_o any_o great_a danger_n be_v beat_v out_o when_o they_o be_v first_o enter_v and_o have_v have_v no_o time_n to_o fortify_v and_o entrench_v themselves_o our_o wound_n while_o they_o be_v green_a will_v be_v soon_o cure_v and_o if_o assoon_o as_o we_o have_v drink_v the_o poison_n of_o sin_n and_o carnal_a lust_n we_o present_o cast_v they_o up_o again_o before_o they_o have_v have_v time_n to_o work_v or_o use_v our_o antidote_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o great_a harm_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n second_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o keep_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n not_o only_o those_o reign_v and_o rage_a lust_n which_o waste_v the_o conscience_n and_o extinguish_v the_o vital_a spirit_n like_o strong_a poison_n but_o even_o from_o those_o lesser_a corruption_n which_o most_o man_n regard_v not_o think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o it_o nor_o give_v allowance_n to_o the_o least_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o also_o will_v defile_v the_o heart_n themselves_o and_o make_v way_n for_o the_o pollution_n of_o foul_a sin_n while_o they_o lessen_v our_o care_n to_o keep_v they_o out_o even_o as_o when_o the_o house_n be_v already_o somewhat_o foul_v man_n care_v not_o great_o though_o it_o be_v foul_v more_o whereas_o when_o they_o see_v it_o clean_o they_o more_o careful_o keep_v it_o so_o from_o all_o annoyance_n but_o most_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o sin_n with_o which_o they_o have_v former_o be_v most_o taint_v and_o unto_o which_o they_o be_v still_o most_o natural_o incline_v and_o as_o man_n take_v most_o care_n to_o prevent_v hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o by_o relapse_n fall_v into_o that_o sickness_n out_o of_o which_o they_o have_v new_o recover_v because_o they_o be_v more_o prone_a unto_o they_o then_o any_o other_o so_o also_o must_v we_o do_v in_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o those_o special_a corruption_n which_o have_v make_v they_o sick_a to_o the_o death_n and_o have_v fearful_o hazard_v their_o everlasting_a salvation_n in_o time_n of_o war_n we_o most_o strong_o man_v that_o part_n of_o the_o brickwall_n which_o be_v weak_a have_v most_o often_o be_v attempt_v by_o the_o enemy_n and_o if_o a_o breach_n be_v make_v we_o keep_v it_o with_o a_o narrow_a watch_n and_o strong_a guard_n till_o it_o be_v again_o repair_v so_o the_o experience_n of_o our_o enemy_n policy_n and_o power_n in_o put_v we_o often_o to_o the_o worst_a do_v make_v we_o more_o vigilant_a and_o diligent_a in_o our_o warlike_a preparation_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o make_v resistance_n but_o if_o our_o friend_n who_o we_o have_v former_o love_v and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o our_o secret_n know_v our_o outgoing_n and_o come_n in_o do_v become_v our_o enemy_n with_o what_o care_n and_o circumspection_n do_v we_o prevent_v their_o mischief_n because_o we_o know_v that_o by_o their_o ancient_a familiarity_n with_o we_o they_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o advantage_n and_o thus_o must_v we_o do_v in_o war_a with_o our_o corruption_n if_o ever_o we_o mean_v to_o get_v victory_n and_o to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o be_v surprise_v by_o they_o §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n three_o we_o must_v not_o only_o labour_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n pure_a from_o the_o sin_n themselves_o with_o which_o former_o they_o have_v be_v defile_v but_o also_o avoid_v all_o 23._o jude_n 23._o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v draw_v unto_o they_o hate_v even_o the_o garment_n which_o be_v spot_v with_o flesh_n for_o as_o in_o vain_a he_o flee_v the_o plague_n in_o himself_o who_o haunt_v the_o company_n of_o those_o that_o be_v infect_v as_o he_o fond_o shun_v to_o be_v burn_v who_o make_v it_o his_o sport_n to_o play_v with_o fire_n and_o gunpowder_n and_o he_o foolish_o protest_v against_o whoredom_n who_o delight_v in_o the_o kiss_n and_o wanton_a embracement_n of_o some_o common_a strumpet_n so_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o think_v that_o we_o can_v preserve_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o infection_n of_o sin_n and_o from_o the_o fire_n and_o filth_n of_o burn_a and_o pollute_v lust_n unless_o we_o shun_v the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o well_o as_o the_o corruption_n and_o sin_n themselves_o §._o sect._n 8_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o god_n sight_n final_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n we_o must_v often_o examine_v they_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o for_o the_o approve_v of_o their_o purity_n and_o integrity_n often_o offer_v they_o to_o his_o trial_n for_o as_o the_o husband_n eye_n and_o presence_n allow_v or_o disallow_v all_o the_o wife_n particular_a action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o stranger_n be_v the_o best_a and_o sure_a mean_n to_o preserve_v her_o chastity_n so_o if_o the_o heart_n betroth_v unto_o god_n have_v all_o the_o affection_n and_o desire_n of_o it_o scan_v and_o examine_v before_o he_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v pollute_v with_o strange_a and_o unclean_a lust_n and_o thus_o david_n keep_v his_o heart_n in_o purity_n and_o integrity_n by_o provoke_v and_o offer_v it_o often_o to_o god_n trial_n judge_v 24_o psal_n 26._o 12._o psal_n 139_o 23_o 24_o i_o say_v he_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o my_o integrity_n etc._n etc._n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o search_v i_o o_o god_n and_o know_v my_o heart_n try_v i_o and_o know_v my_o thought_n and_o see_v if_o there_o be_v any_o wicked_a way_n in_o i_o and_o lead_v i_o in_o the_o way_n everlasting_a who_o example_n if_o we_o follow_v it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o purity_n for_o as_o we_o be_v extraordinary_a careful_a to_o have_v our_o house_n cleanse_v from_o all_o filth_n when_o we_o prepare_v they_o to_o give_v entertainment_n to_o a_o honourable_a and_o respect_a friend_n who_o hate_v all_o sluttishness_n will_v curious_o look_v into_o every_o corner_n so_o will_v our_o care_n exceed_v in_o cleanse_v our_o heart_n when_o as_o we_o invite_v our_o god_n to_o visit_v and_o lodge_v in_o they_o yea_o we_o shall_v have_v hereby_o the_o benefit_n not_o only_o of_o our_o own_o care_n and_o diligence_n for_o the_o cleanse_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o of_o the_o lord_n assistance_n to_o make_v they_o more_o clean_o when_o we_o have_v cleanse_v they_o as_o well_o as_o we_o can_v for_o he_o be_v not_o a_o curious_a carper_n at_o our_o infirmity_n but_o a_o cheerful_a helper_n to_o reform_v and_o amend_v they_o and_o therefore_o he_o that_o invit_v the_o lord_n to_o try_v and_o search_v his_o heart_n do_v in_o another_o place_n desire_v his_o assistance_n for_o the_o purge_n of_o the_o filth_n and_o guilt_n of_o sin_n which_o lurk_v in_o such_o secret_a corner_n that_o it_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o his_o own_o view_n who_o say_v he_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o 12._o psal_n 19_o 12._o my_o secret_a fault_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v continual_o to_o be_v take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n last_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o have_v they_o continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n either_o about_o the_o general_a 17._o john_n 17._o 17._o psal_n 119._o 9_o rom._n 10._o 17._o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v the_o diligent_a and_o attentive_a hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o our_o sanctification_n as_o our_o saviour_n note_v and_o of_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o which_o our_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o also_o prayer_n at_o ordinary_a time_n either_o public_a or_o private_a receive_v the_o sacrament_n holy_a conference_n one_o with_o another_o sing_a psalm_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o all_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n unto_o those_o who_o do_v in_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o 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with_o triumphant_a joy_n when_o guileful_a and_o double-hearted_n man_n shall_v be_v banish_v out_o of_o god_n presence_n and_o cast_v into_o outer_a darkness_n 51._o math._n 24._o 51._o where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a but_o howsoever_o the_o lord_n do_v chief_o require_v and_o delight_v in_o the_o inward_a service_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o the_o heart_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o but_o require_v also_o the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n express_v and_o approve_v our_o inward_a piety_n in_o our_o external_a practice_n and_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v only_o 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24._o 16._o heb._n 13._o 18._o rom._n 12._o 17._o inter_fw-la christianum_fw-la &_o gentilem_fw-la non_fw-la fides_fw-la tantùm_fw-la debet_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la vita_fw-la distinguere_fw-la &_o diversam_fw-la religionem_fw-la per_fw-la diversa_fw-la opera_fw-la monstrare_fw-la hier._n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la exercise_v ourselves_o to_o have_v our_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o man_n and_o labour_v not_o only_o to_o have_v in_o all_o thing_n a_o good_a conscience_n before_o he_o but_o also_o to_o live_v honest_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n and_o provide_v thing_n honest_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n as_o well_o as_o those_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o religious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n for_o as_o one_o say_v not_o only_o faith_n ought_v to_o distinguish_v between_o a_o christian_a and_o a_o heathen_a but_o the_o life_n also_o and_o our_o diverse_a religion_n ought_v to_o be_v demonstrate_v and_o show_v by_o our_o diverse_a work_n yea_o in_o truth_n these_o will_v always_o necessary_o and_o inseparable_o go_v together_o neither_o be_v it_o possible_o for_o a_o man_n to_o have_v a_o sincere_a and_o upright_o heart_n but_o it_o will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o outward_a conversation_n word_n and_o action_n see_v it_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o root_n from_o which_o they_o flow_v and_o spring_n and_o such_o as_o it_o be_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n clean_a or_o pollute_a such_o will_v they_o be_v also_o for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o inditer_n of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o tongue_n will_v 1._o psal_n 45._o 1._o &_o 108._o 1._o be_v the_o pen_n of_o a_o ready_a writer_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v prepare_v so_o will_v the_o tongue_n also_o and_o both_o join_v together_o will_v sing_v and_o give_v praise_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o if_o any_o man_n seem_v religious_a and_o bridle_v not_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 26_o 27._o his_o tongue_n this_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a and_o also_o that_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a before_o god_n will_v show_v itself_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n before_o man_n for_o as_o in_o the_o bodily_a so_o in_o the_o spiritual_a estate_n the_o health_n and_o welfare_n of_o the_o heart_n be_v best_a discern_v by_o the_o pulse_n in_o the_o hand_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v a_o upright_a heart_n where_o the_o action_n be_v unjust_a and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v a_o true_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n do_v join_v heart_n hand_n and_o tongue_n all_o together_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n speak_v 2._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 15._o 2._o the_o truth_n from_o it_o and_o have_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v deceitful_o §._o sect._n 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n now_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o join_v outward_a practice_n with_o inward_a integrity_n respect_n god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o of_o god_n first_o because_o he_o command_v that_o we_o have_v not_o only_o in_o ourselves_o the_o oil_n of_o grace_n but_o that_o we_o also_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o it_o to_o shine_v outward_o before_o man_n he_o will_v have_v we_o inward_o to_o repent_v with_o unfeigned_a contrition_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o withal_o that_o we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n in_o 8._o mat._n 3._o 8._o our_o life_n he_o desire_v above_o all_o that_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n 12._o joh._n 14._o 15._o &_o 15._o 12._o and_o soul_n but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o also_o to_o approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o our_o affection_n by_o keep_v his_o commandment_n especial_o by_o love_v one_o another_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n second_o we_o must_v bring_v
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service_n know_v that_o in_o they_o also_o satan_n lay_v his_o snare_n and_o spare_v for_o no_o pain_n to_o make_v these_o exercise_n unprofitable_a and_o even_o turn_v they_o into_o sin_n let_v we_o observe_v our_o watch_n when_o we_o go_v about_o they_o that_o we_o may_v be_v well_o prepare_v and_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n careful_o look_v to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o hinder_v in_o these_o duty_n with_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n in_o a_o word_n there_o be_v nothing_o wherein_o this_o watch_n be_v not_o to_o be_v keep_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n through_o satan_n wile_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n we_o be_v endanger_v unto_o sin_n either_o sail_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o action_n or_o in_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o all_o the_o 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as_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 13_o cap._n iii_o of_o the_o main_a matter_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n namely_o that_o it_o must_v be_v frame_v according_a to_o god_n will_v in_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n 14_o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a to_o his_o will_n 14_o 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n 15_o 3_o reason_n prove_v that_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o please_v god_n then_o by_o do_v his_o will_n 15_o 4_o of_o the_o special_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v 18_o cap._n four_o of_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n how_o all_o christian_a duty_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v namely_o with_o fervency_n of_o desire_n a_o settle_a resolution_n and_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n 19_o sect._n 1_o that_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n be_v 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prime_a virtue_n and_o mother_n grace_n from_o which_o all_o other_o have_v their_o beginning_n 25_o 3_o that_o ignorance_n estrange_v we_o from_o god_n and_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n 27_o 4_o that_o god_n be_v the_o chief_a author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o save_v knowledge_n 28_o 5_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 29_o cap._n vi_o of_o the_o object_n of_o save_v knowledge_n namely_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o attribute_n his_o word_n and_o work_n 30_o sect._n 1_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n and_o how_o we_o may_v know_v it_o 30_o 2_o who_o this_o god_n be_v and_o how_o he_o may_v be_v describe_v 30_o 3_o of_o god_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o god_n 30_o 4_o of_o god_n primary_n attribute_n and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 31_o 5_o of_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n and_o how_o they_o differ_v from_o those_o shadow_n of_o they_o which_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n 31_o 6_o what_o god_n secondary_a attribute_n be_v and_o how_o they_o may_v be_v describe_v 32_o 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n 33_o 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n 34_o 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n 34_o 10_o of_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n 35_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o quantity_n and_o quality_n of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o how_o necessary_a it_o be_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n 36_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o quantity_n of_o knowledge_n and_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o 36_o 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o it_o may_v be_v effectual_a 38_o 3_o that_o this_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n 38_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o save_a knowledge_n 39_o cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 40_o 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n 41_o 3_o that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_a faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n 42_o 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n 43_o 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 43_o 6_o of_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n and_o how_o they_o be_v wrought_v in_o us._n 45_o 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o faith_n whether_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o strong_a 46_o cap._n ix_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o daily_o increase_v it_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o high_a degree_n 47_o sect._n 1_o of_o five_o special_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v a_o lively_a faith_n 47_o 2_o of_o the_o six_o mean_n 48_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n 49_o 4_o of_o that_o special_a faith_n whereby_o we_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o sanctification_n 50_o cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o from_o whence_o it_o arise_v 52_o 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 52_o 3_o that_o god_n chief_o desire_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o other_o part_n 53_o 4_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a heart_n 54_o 5_o that_o all_o sound_a repentance_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n 55_o 6_o wherein_o pureness_n of_o heart_n consist_v 55_o 7_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n 57_o cap._n xi_o of_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o 58_o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o inward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 58_o 2_o of_o the_o outward_a sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 59_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v a_o good_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o 59_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n 61_o 5_o that_o faith_n be_v a_o chief_a mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 61_o 6_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v to_o watch_v over_o they_o 62_o 7_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o sin_n 63_o 8_o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n 64_o 9_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v often_o to_o examine_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 64_o 10_o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o be_v continual_o take_v up_o in_o holy_a exercise_n 65_o cap._n xii_o of_o conscience_n in_o general_a the_o nature_n property_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o 65_o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n may_v partly_o be_v know_v by_o the_o name_n 65_o 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v 66_o 3_o of_o the_o diverse_a office_n of_o conscience_n 67_o 4_o that_o conscience_n have_v all_o its_o power_n and_o authority_n from_o god_n only_o 68_o cap._n xiii_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n which_o be_v a_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 69_o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n that_o work_v it_o in_o us._n 69_o 2_o of_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n 69_o 3_o of_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n 70_o 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n 71_o cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n 72_o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o 72_o 2_o that_o it_o speak_v peace_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n 73_o 3_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a and_o bad_a conscience_n as_o first_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o ignorance_n of_o their_o estate_n 73_o 4_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o spiritual_a life_n of_o a_o evil_a from_o senselessness_n and_o deadness_n 74_o 5_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o the_o wicked_a proceed_v from_o carnal_a security_n 75_o 6_o that_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n proceed_v from_o worldly_a employment_n 76_o cap._n
sect._n 1._o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 539_o 2_o what_o ordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o 541_o 3_o of_o the_o difficulty_n of_o this_o religious_a exercise_n 542_o 4_o the_o singular_a profit_n of_o ordinary_a meditation_n 543_o 5_o that_o this_o meditation_n be_v effectual_a for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o heart_n 544_o 6_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v very_o necessary_a 546_o cap._n xvi_o answer_n to_o diverse_a objection_n make_v against_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 547_o sect._n 1._o the_o objection_n of_o difficulty_n acknowledge_v and_o answer_v 547_o 2_o the_o objection_n of_o natural_a want_n and_o weakness_n in_o perform_v this_o exercise_n answer_v 548_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o matter_n to_o meditate_v upon_o 548_o 4_o other_o hindrance_n remoove_v 549_o 5_o that_o company_n and_o worldly_a business_n shall_v not_o hinder_v we_o from_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 549_o cap._n xvii_o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o meditation_n as_o the_o place_n time_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 552_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o place_n of_o meditation_n 552_o 2_o of_o the_o time_n that_o it_o must_v not_o be_v continual_a but_o as_o we_o get_v fit_a opportunity_n 552_o 3_o of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o meditation_n 553_o 4_o of_o constancy_n in_o this_o exercise_n 554_o 5_o of_o the_o disposition_n and_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n 555_o cap._n xviii_o of_o our_o entrance_n into_o meditation_n by_o due_a preparation_n 557_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o preparation_n be_v necessary_a and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 557_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v chief_o prepare_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 558_o 3_o of_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o choice_n ought_v to_o be_v make_v of_o it_o 559_o 4._o to_o the_o ten_o that_o the_o scripture_n themselves_o and_o all_o point_n of_o christian_a religion_n contain_v in_o they_o be_v fit_a matter_n of_o meditation_n 560_o 10._o rule_n direct_v we_o in_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o fit_a matter_n for_o our_o meditation_n 569_o 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n with_o prayer_n 570_o cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n 572_o sect._n 1_o 2._o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n and_o how_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 572_o 3_o that_o in_o our_o meditation_n we_o must_v chief_o respect_v our_o will_n heart_n and_o affection_n our_o life_n and_o action_n 576_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v though_o we_o can_v at_o the_o first_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o meditation_n 577_o 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v feel_v our_o heart_n affect_v with_o a_o lively_a sense_n of_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v 578_o 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n 580_o cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n 582_o sect._n 1._o what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 582_o 2_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n and_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n 584_o 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n 586_o 4_o of_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n illustrate_v it_o 587_o 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a 588_o cap._n xxi_o how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 590_o sect._n 1._o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practice_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n 590_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o motive_n persuade_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n in_o the_o several_a part_n thereof_o 597_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o point_n meditate_a be_v wrought_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n 598_o sect._n 1_o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o examination_n confession_n complaint_n hearty_a wish_v to_o have_v our_o want_n supply_v acknowledgement_n of_o impotency_n petition_n enforcement_n confidence_n congratulation_n and_o recommendation_n 598_o cap._n xxiii_o of_o the_o three_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v consideration_n and_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n 605_o sect._n 1._o how_o consideration_n and_o examination_n differ_v 605_o 2_o of_o examination_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v 605_o 3_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o first_o our_o original_a corruption_n 607_o 4_o of_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o actual_a transgression_n according_a to_o the_o law_n 607_o 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n 609_o 6_o that_o it_o be_v a_o profitable_a course_n to_o keep_v a_o register_n or_o catalogue_n of_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o of_o the_o manifold_a fruit_n that_o will_v arise_v out_o of_o it_o 610_o 7_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o punishment_n 612_o 8_o of_o the_o end_n of_o this_o examination_n and_o time_n when_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v 612_o 9_o a_o complaint_n of_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o 613_o cap._n xxiiii_o diverse_a effectual_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o unto_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 614_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o duty_n be_v require_v in_o the_o scripture_n 614_o 2_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o examination_n 615_o 3_o 4._o that_o this_o exercise_n be_v very_o necessary_a 616_o cap._n xxv_o of_o the_o four_o private_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v walk_v daily_o with_o god_n 619_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o be_v always_o in_o god_n presence_n 619_o 2_o that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o powerful_a mean_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n if_o we_o will_v always_o set_v god_n before_o us._n 620_o 3_o that_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n presence_n will_v effectual_o move_v we_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n 622_o cap._n xxvi_o of_o the_o last_o mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v experimental_a knowledge_n 623_o sect._n 1._o what_o this_o experimental_a knowledge_n be_v and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o show_v in_o many_o example_n 623_o 2_o the_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o estate_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o diverse_a and_o contrary_a course_n 625_o 3_o that_o no_o knowledge_n be_v to_o be_v compare_v with_o this_o of_o experience_n 626_o cap._n xxvii_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o singular_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 628_o sect._n 1._o that_o nothing_o more_o than_o prayer_n make_v we_o godly_a and_o religious_a 628_o 2_o that_o prayer_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v all_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n 629_o 3_o that_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n be_v singular_a help_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n 629_o cap._n xxviii_o of_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o other_o religious_a writing_n 631_o sect._n 1._o who_o be_v to_o exercise_v themselves_o in_o this_o duty_n of_o read_v 631_o 2_o that_o we_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o read_v and_o study_v of_o the_o scripture_n 632_o 3_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o scripture_n 633_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o read_v the_o scripture_n only_o but_o also_o other_o religious_a writing_n 635_o 5_o special_a direction_n for_o the_o choice_n of_o fit_a author_n which_o may_v help_v we_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 636_o cap._n xxix_o of_o our_o preparation_n to_o this_o exercise_n of_o read_v and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o it_o 638_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o reverence_n to_o this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o bring_v faith_n unto_o it_o 638_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v bring_v honest_a heart_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o this_o exercise_n 639_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v come_v with_o a_o purpose_n to_o make_v good_a use_n of_o all_o we_o read_v 639_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v before_o we_o read_v 640_o cap._n xxx_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o the_o action_n of_o read_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o 641_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v aim_v in_o our_o read_n 641_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v observe_v the_o theme_n and_o argument_n 642_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v observe_v a_o due_a order_n in_o our_o read_n 642_o 4_o that_o the_o devout_a reader_n be_v not_o to_o read_v many_o book_n of_o the_o same_o argument_n but_o to_o make_v choice_n of_o some_o which_o be_v best_a 643_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o understand_v what_o we_o read_v 644_o 6_o that_o we_o
and_o ashamed_a in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o can_v shoot_v no_o high_o of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o holy_a apostle_n as_o a_o pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o forget_v those_o thing_n 14._o philip._n 3._o 13_o 14._o which_o be_v behind_o namely_o the_o former_a part_n of_o his_o race_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o reach_v forth_o unto_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o to_o wit_n that_o christian_a perfection_n unto_o which_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v do_v press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o be_v that_o evangelicall_a and_o son-like_a obedience_n which_o god_n now_o under_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n require_v of_o we_o which_o if_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v he_o will_v accept_v of_o we_o in_o christ_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o but_o will_v 12._o jer_z 31_o 34._o mal._n 3._o 17._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n who_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o cover_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o obedience_n with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o wash_v away_o the_o pollution_n and_o corruption_n of_o it_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n he_o will_v be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o and_o approve_v of_o we_o as_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o perfect_a righteousness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n chief_o consist_v in_o evangelicall_a and_o filial_a obedience_n and_o what_o this_o be_v and_o in_o this_o filial_a obedience_n do_v that_o godly_a life_n principal_o consist_v which_o we_o now_o entreat_v of_o for_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o fervent_a desire_n sound_a resolution_n and_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o conform_v our_o whole_a life_n in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v that_o we_o may_v please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o our_o christian_a conversation_n or_o if_o 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work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n neither_o can_v we_o better_v our_o estate_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o as_o well_o may_v the_o aethiopian_a 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o change_n his_o blackness_n and_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v well_o that_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n alone_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n or_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o first_o abel_n be_v accept_v and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o our_o person_n must_v first_o be_v sanctify_v before_o they_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o can_v please_v god_n by_o our_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o as_o in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o touch_v of_o holy_a thing_n do_v not_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v the_o pollute_a person_n but_o the_o person_n pollute_v do_v make_v the_o holy_a thing_n to_o become_v unclean_a as_o haggai_n speak_v so_o the_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o material_o 13._o hag._n 2._o 12_o 13._o be_v good_a and_o holy_a do_v not_o sanctify_v the_o unregenerate_a man_n that_o do_v they_o but_o through_o the_o taint_n and_o pollution_n of_o his_o sin_n they_o also_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v now_o unto_o this_o regeneration_n two_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v first_o that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o second_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o always_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o regeneration_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o 5._o john_n 3._o 5._o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 11._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 2_o 3._o tit._n 3._o 5._o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n which_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a corruption_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o so_o by_o destroy_v the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n raise_v we_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o which_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n resurrection_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n it_o be_v the_o spirit_n that_o lead_v we_o into_o all_o 14._o john_n 16._o 13._o rom._n 8._o 14._o truth_n and_o hereby_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v we_o perform_v unto_o he_o filial_a obedience_n and_o therefore_o they_o who_o will_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n must_v have_v this_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v their_o guide_n they_o who_o will_v outward_o move_v in_o the_o action_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n must_v have_v this_o inward_a cause_n to_o stir_v strengthen_v and_o support_v they_o for_o as_o well_o may_v a_o blind_a man_n travail_v uncouth_a way_n without_o a_o leader_n or_o the_o body_n move_v without_o the_o soul_n as_o we_o go_v in_o this_o christian_a way_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n unless_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v our_o guide_n and_o strength_n the_o which_o must_v move_v we_o in_o the_o first_o place_n to_o labour_v earnest_o to_o have_v this_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n that_o powerful_a mean_n of_o effectual_a prayer_n see_v our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o they_o that_o ask_v he_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v 13._o luke_n 11._o 13._o teach_v
sect._n 9_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v spring_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n the_o five_o thing_n require_v be_v that_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v do_v spring_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o love_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o begin_v to_o love_v he_o again_o and_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o receive_v the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o favour_n into_o our_o heart_n have_v they_o enlighten_v and_o warm_v thereby_o and_o so_o reflect_v they_o back_o again_o towards_o god_n in_o our_o love_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o zeal_n of_o his_o glory_n abhor_v whatsoever_o be_v displease_v and_o love_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o 10._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o matth._n 22._o 40._o rom._n 13._o 10._o sight_n for_o this_o love_n be_v the_o end_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o comprise_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a sum_n and_o substance_n of_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o base_a and_o foundation_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o whatsoever_o proceed_v not_o from_o love_n can_v be_v account_v any_o service_n unto_o god_n see_v it_o be_v not_o do_v for_o his_o sake_n but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o for_o worldly_a respect_n which_o be_v sinful_a and_o corrupt_a do_v pollute_v all_o the_o action_n which_o do_v spring_n from_o they_o §._o sect._n 10_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v proceed_v from_o thankfulness_n the_o six_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o perform_v all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o our_o thankfulness_n towards_o god_n as_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o corporal_a bestow_v upon_o we_o namely_o our_o election_n creation_n preservation_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o especial_o for_o that_o main_a benefit_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o of_o the_o slave_n of_o satan_n his_o own_o servant_n of_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n his_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o servant_n of_o sin_n the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o the_o heir_n of_o hell_n and_o condemnation_n coheire_n with_o christ_n and_o inheritor_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o which_o benefit_n be_v right_o consider_v must_v needs_o make_v we_o true_o thankful_a unto_o he_o of_o who_o we_o have_v so_o great_a salvation_n and_o out_o of_o this_o thankfulness_n true_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n to_o who_o we_o be_v so_o deep_o indebt_v and_o to_o express_v both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o by_o our_o earnest_a endeavour_n and_o conscionable_a care_n to_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n by_o shine_v before_o man_n in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o that_o this_o aught_o to_o be_v the_o main_a motive_n to_o incite_v unto_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n it_o appear_v hereby_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o frequent_o use_v it_o as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o provoke_v we_o unto_o it_o you_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n therefore_o glorify_v god_n in_o your_o body_n and_o in_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 5._o 20._o your_o spirit_n which_o be_v go_n you_o be_v sometime_o darkness_n but_o now_o be_v you_o light_v in_o 8._o eph._n 5._o 8._o the_o lord_n walk_v as_o child_n of_o light_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o perform_v holy_a duty_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o merit_n to_o make_v god_n behold_v unto_o we_o or_o to_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n which_o be_v only_o do_v by_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n or_o to_o leave_v our_o work_n of_o supererrogation_n as_o a_o treasure_n unto_o the_o church_n to_o be_v sell_v unto_o those_o who_o most_o want_v they_o will_v buy_v they_o at_o the_o high_a price_n or_o to_o purchase_v by_o they_o god_n heavenly_a kingdom_n which_o be_v a_o free_a inheritance_n and_o the_o mere_a gift_n 23._o matth._n 25._o 31._o rom._n 6._o 23._o of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v of_o his_o sole_a bounty_n and_o good_a will_n give_v unto_o we_o in_o and_o for_o jesus_n christ_n but_o let_v we_o do_v what_o we_o be_v able_a and_o be_v sorry_a in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o can_v do_v no_o more_o out_o of_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o many_o and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n he_o have_v multiply_v on_o us._n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n the_o seven_o thing_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o all_o the_o christian_a 17._o esa_n 57_o 17._o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v do_v in_o humility_n and_o lowliness_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o be_v a_o grace_n most_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o will_v move_v he_o to_o inhabit_v in_o we_o as_o his_o temple_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o humble_a one_o it_o move_v he_o to_o bestow_v all_o other_o grace_n and_o enlarge_v our_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v they_o for_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o guide_v in_o judgement_n and_o the_o meek_a will_v he_o teach_v his_o way_n and_o 9_o psal_n 25._o 9_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o be_v clothe_v with_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o humility_n because_o god_n resist_v the_o proud_a and_o give_v grace_n unto_o the_o humble_a it_o be_v the_o ornament_n and_o sign_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o christian_a duty_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o they_o be_v counterfeit_a and_o hypocritical_a or_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o the_o oil_n of_o save_v grace_n and_o the_o water_n and_o wind_n of_o pride_n will_v not_o mix_v together_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v empty_v of_o the_o one_o before_o we_o can_v be_v replenish_v with_o the_o other_o according_a to_o the_o song_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n he_o have_v fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a 53._o luk._n 1._o 53._o thing_n and_o the_o rich_a he_o have_v send_v empty_a away_o so_o that_o if_o we_o will_v be_v enrich_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o be_v strengthen_v by_o his_o spirit_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o must_v as_o we_o increase_v in_o they_o increase_v also_o in_o humility_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o when_o we_o shall_v have_v do_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o command_v we_o we_o must_v acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n who_o have_v do_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v to_o which_o purpose_n let_v we_o often_o meditate_v of_o the_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n of_o our_o best_a action_n which_o may_v just_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o reject_v they_o and_o we_o also_o for_o they_o if_o in_o the_o severity_n and_o strictness_n of_o his_o justice_n he_o shall_v look_v upon_o they_o let_v we_o think_v not_o only_o of_o the_o good_a we_o do_v but_o also_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o commit_v and_o the_o good_a which_o we_o leave_v undo_v and_o then_o there_o will_v be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o that_o bitter_a and_o lamentable_a complaint_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o which_o i_o do_v i_o allow_v not_o for_o the_o good_a that_o i_o will_v i_o do_v not_o 24._o rom._n 7._o 15_o 19_o 24._o but_o the_o evil_n which_o i_o will_v not_o that_o i_o do_v o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n let_v we_o consider_v not_o so_o much_o how_o far_o we_o have_v proceed_v in_o the_o christian_a race_n but_o rather_o how_o much_o remain_v and_o how_o far_o we_o yet_o come_v short_a of_o the_o goal_n of_o perfection_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n example_n i_o count_v myself_o say_v he_o not_o to_o have_v apprehend_v but_o this_o one_o thing_n i_o do_v forget_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v behind_o 14._o phil._n 3._o 13_o 14._o and_o reach_v forth_o to_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v before_o i_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n final_o though_o we_o have_v attain_v unto_o some_o perfection_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o pride_n but_o rather_o for_o the_o great_a humility_n see_v we_o be_v the_o more_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o abundant_a grace_n and_o bounty_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v
carriage_n and_o conversation_n whereby_o we_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n more_o special_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o our_o walk_n before_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n with_o faith_n a_o pure_a heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o which_o word_n three_o thing_n be_v contain_v first_o the_o duty_n which_o in_o this_o godly_a life_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v second_o the_o foundation_n upon_o which_o they_o be_v ground_v and_o the_o fountain_n from_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o flow_v three_o their_o time_n of_o continuance_n and_o how_o long_o by_o we_o they_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v all_o refer_v unto_o three_o head_n first_o piety_n towards_o god_n which_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o religion_n the_o whole_a worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n both_o public_a and_o private_a with_o the_o matter_n 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man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o this_o fervent_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n by_o do_v his_o will_n be_v always_o accompany_v with_o a_o undaunted_a resolution_n and_o settle_a purpose_n of_o the_o will_v to_o shake_v off_o all_o delay_n and_o break_v through_o all_o difficulty_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o course_n and_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o further_v in_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o david_n resolve_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v 34._o psal_n 119._o 8_o 30_o 32_o 33_o 34._o god_n statute_n i_o have_v choose_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n thy_o judgement_n have_v i_o lay_v before_o i_o i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o word_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o from_o this_o desire_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o resolution_n of_o the_o will_n there_o follow_v a_o earnest_a endeavour_n in_o the_o whole_a man_n of_o conform_v all_o our_o power_n and_o part_n word_n and_o work_n intention_n and_o action_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o and_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o life_n shine_v before_o man_n according_a 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o evangelicall_a obedience_n consist_v chief_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o in_o these_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n do_v consist_v the_o very_a form_n and_o essence_n of_o a_o godly_a 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99_o 100_o than_o our_o teacher_n if_o we_o have_v more_o care_n than_o they_o in_o keep_v god_n commandment_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wisdom_n and_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_a be_v understanding_n 10._o job._n 28._o 28._o psal_n 111._o 10._o and_o as_o david_n say_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n a_o good_a understanding_n have_v all_o they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a and_o justify_v faith_n without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a to_o god_n for_o before_o our_o work_n can_v be_v acceptable_a our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v neither_o can_v the_o action_n of_o a_o enemy_n be_v please_v unto_o he_o with_o who_o 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christ_n and_o can_v bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o be_v plant_v into_o this_o live_a 5._o john_n 15._o 5._o stock_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o derive_v from_o he_o such_o sap_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o be_v make_v fruitful_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n and_o as_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o so_o with_o he_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n that_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o strengthen_v i_o furthermore_o faith_n be_v the_o prime_a grace_n that_o be_v after_o we_o be_v illuminate_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o only_a live_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v for_o till_o it_o purify_v the_o heart_n we_o have_v 6._o act._n 15._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 6._o not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o duty_n nor_o any_o power_n to_o produce_v a_o good_a action_n till_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o give_v 19_o 1._o john_n 4._o 19_o unto_o we_o life_n and_o motion_n and_o final_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n for_o we_o can_v love_v god_n till_o first_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o without_o love_n there_o can_v be_v no_o obedience_n for_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o transgression_n but_o when_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n then_o do_v we_o love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o this_o love_n work_v in_o we_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v that_o which_o he_o hate_v and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o he_o love_v and_o command_v so_o that_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n 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of_o god_n own_o plant_n we_o can_v but_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n for_o as_o a_o evil_a tree_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o can_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n see_v the_o fruit_n always_o follow_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o as_o man_n do_v not_o gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n nor_o fig_n of_o thistle_n so_o neither_o crab_n of_o appletree_n nor_o wild_a and_o sour_a grape_n of_o a_o good_a and_o fruitful_a vine_n final_o faith_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o one_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o other_o the_o effect_n which_o have_v such_o mutual_a relation_n that_o they_o argue_v and_o prove_v either_o the_o presence_n or_o absence_n one_o of_o another_o as_o if_o there_o be_v a_o father_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o child_n of_o which_o he_o be_v a_o father_n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o child_n there_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o father_n of_o who_o he_o be_v 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god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v 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speak_v peace_n and_o offer_v unto_o we_o reconciliation_n grace_n and_o salvation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n assure_v we_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o all_o god_n gracious_a promise_n respect_v this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v do_v belong_v unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v call_v glad_a tiding_n which_o cause_n even_o the_o very_a foot_n of_o those_o that_o bring_v they_o 27._o rom._n 10._o 15._o john_n 14._o 27._o to_o seem_v beautiful_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n which_o christ_n himself_o first_o preach_v peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o my_o peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o not_o as_o the_o 20._o ephes_n 2._o 17._o luke_n 10._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 20._o world_n give_v give_v i_o unto_o you_o let_v not_o your_o heart_n be_v trouble_v neither_o let_v it_o be_v afraid_a and_o when_o he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o his_o cross_n and_o slay_v enmity_n thereby_o he_o come_v also_o and_o preach_v this_o peace_n unto_o we_o and_o afterward_o send_v his_o disciple_n as_o his_o herald_n to_o proclaim_v it_o to_o all_o who_o by_o faith_n receive_v it_o yea_o as_o his_o ambassador_n to_o beseech_v we_o in_o his_o stead_n to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o which_o mean_n when_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o it_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o confirm_v and_o increase_v as_o also_o by_o the_o use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v as_o seal_v annex_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n do_v confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n promise_n and_o so_o work_v peace_n and_o joy_n in_o our_o conscience_n out_o of_o this_o assurance_n that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v we_o and_o that_o we_o in_o he_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n spring_v from_o a_o lively_a faith_n for_o neither_o the_o gospel_n nor_o the_o sacrament_n 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justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o also_o we_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 2_o 3._o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o this_o grace_n wherein_o we_o stand_v and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o we_o glory_n in_o tribulation_n also_o etc._n etc._n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v as_o the_o 19_o 1._o tim._n 1._o 19_o cause_n and_o effect_v join_v together_o so_o that_o one_o of_o they_o can_v miscarry_v in_o the_o storm_n of_o tentation_n but_o we_o shall_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o they_o both_o and_z together_o with_o our_o faith_n lose_v both_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n whereas_o our_o assurance_n of_o faith_n will_v embolden_v we_o to_o drawneere_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n grace_n with_o a_o true_a heart_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o soul_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n but_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o attribute_v that_o to_o the_o instrument_n which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o principal_a cause_n nor_o imagine_v that_o faith_n by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o do_v purify_v our_o conscience_n or_o work_v peace_n in_o they_o for_o this_o it_o can_v no_o more_o do_v than_o the_o hand_n itself_o can_v cure_v a_o sore_a by_o touch_v it_o or_o nourish_v the_o body_n and_o keep_v it_o warm_v without_o food_n or_o clothes_n though_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n to_o apply_v and_o put_v they_o on_o but_o it_o be_v only_o our_o good_a jonas_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o rage_a sea_n of_o our_o trouble_a conscience_n make_v they_o clean_o and_o still_o it_o be_v the_o wood_n of_o his_o cross_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n which_o be_v cast_v into_o these_o water_n embitterd_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o can_v make_v they_o to_o yield_v unto_o we_o the_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a water_n of_o joy_n and_o consolation_n although_o he_o will_v do_v no_o more_o good_a to_o pacify_v the_o storm_n and_o sweeten_v the_o bitter_a torment_n of_o a_o rage_a conscience_n if_o he_o be_v not_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n than_o jonas_n in_o the_o ship_n or_o the_o branch_n still_o grow_v upon_o the_o tree_n and_o not_o at_o all_o cast_n into_o the_o tempestuous_a sea_n and_o bitter_a water_n cap._n xiiii_o of_o the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n of_o the_o peace_n which_o it_o true_o speak_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o the_o false_a peace_n of_o secure_a worldling_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n speak_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n both_o principal_a and_o instrumental_a the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o action_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v to_o speak_v peace_n and_o to_o testify_v unto_o we_o true_o and_o according_a to_o the_o scripture_n good_a and_o comfortable_a thing_n as_o a_o judge_n acquit_v and_o absolve_a we_o as_o a_o advocate_n plead_v for_o we_o as_o a_o witness_n excuse_v and_o give_v evidence_n on_o our_o side_n and_o as_o a_o sure_a and_o faithful_a friend_n admonish_v we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o fall_v or_o rebuke_v we_o be_v fall_v that_o we_o may_v rise_v again_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n where_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v what_o the_o conscience_n witness_v and_o second_o the_o rule_n according_a to_o which_o it_o give_v testimony_n the_o thing_n which_o the_o good_a conscience_n speak_v and_o witness_v be_v goodness_n and_o peace_n only_o neither_o be_v it_o the_o action_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n proper_o to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o for_o sin_n but_o to_o speak_v peace_n unto_o we_o and_o to_o justify_v we_o as_o righteous_a not_o in_o our_o own_o natural_a righteousness_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n which_o be_v most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a and_o in_o our_o sanctification_n and_o inherent_a righteousness_n wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v but_o begin_v spot_a and_o imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n but_o yet_o be_v grow_v towards_o purity_n and_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a while_o have_v the_o imperfection_n cover_v with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o the_o spot_n and_o stain_v of_o it_o wash_v away_o in_o his_o blood_n so_o that_o the_o good_a conscience_n be_v the_o peaceable_a conscience_n only_o which_o witness_v good_a thing_n unto_o we_o as_o most_o near_o resemble_v the_o conscience_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o first_o creation_n whilst_o he_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n which_o only_o justify_v he_o and_o his_o action_n and_o thereby_o comfort_v and_o strengthen_v he_o in_o god_n service_n and_o never_o accuse_v or_o terrify_v he_o before_o his_o fall_n because_o he_o be_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o all_o taint_n of_o sin_n unto_o which_o purity_n of_o creation_n lose_v by_o transgression_n the_o holy_a ghost_n renew_v the_o conscience_n by_o degree_n unto_o the_o high_a whereof_o it_o attain_v when_o cast_v to_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o it_o justifi_v and_o excuse_v we_o before_o god_n tribunal_n be_v then_o most_o good_a and_o perfect_a when_o as_o it_o be_v most_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a so_o as_o we_o can_v say_v with_o paul_n i_o have_v live_v in_o all_o good_a 1._o act_n 23_o 1._o conscience_n before_o god_n until_o this_o day_n namely_o from_o the_o time_n of_o my_o first_o effectual_a call_n and_o conversion_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tempestuous_a storm_n and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n the_o which_o anchor_n be_v not_o fasten_v on_o the_o fleet_a and_o fail_v sand_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n work_n and_o merit_n but_o upon_o the_o firm_a ground_n of_o god_n immutable_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n power_n and_o truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o that_o rest_n upon_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o and_o thus_o abraham_n hope_v against_o hope_n be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o 21._o rom._n 4._o 18_o 21._o god_n have_v promise_v he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o perform_v and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v because_o he_o be_v 23._o heb._n 10._o 23._o faithful_a that_o have_v promise_v the_o object_n of_o this_o hope_n be_v future_a good_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a which_o be_v not_o yet_o see_v for_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n 25._o rom._n 8._o 24_o 25._o for_o hope_n but_o certain_o expect_v in_o god_n good_a time_n but_o the_o main_n and_o 1._o ps_n 62._o 1_o 2._o &_o 121._o 1._o principal_a object_n of_o our_o hope_n be_v heavenly_a happiness_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n at_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n whereof_o it_o be_v 13._o tit._n 2._o 13._o call_v the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o chief_a property_n 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o tit._n 1._o 2._o of_o this_o hope_n be_v first_o that_o it_o be_v patient_a second_o that_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v of_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n speak_v if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o then_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n wait_v for_o it_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v too_o earnest_a in_o seek_v his_o glory_n nor_o too_o intent_n and_o fervent_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o they_o and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o grace_n at_o all_o where_o zeal_n be_v want_v that_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n &_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o zeal_n there_o can_v be_v no_o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o sign_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n final_o that_o lukewarmenesse_a be_v most_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o those_o who_o be_v so_o he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o second_o virtue_n arise_v from_o love_n be_v joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n when_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o love_v he_o again_o taste_v for_o the_o present_a how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v exceed_o delight_v and_o even_o glory_n in_o the_o assurance_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n belove_v and_o as_o the_o more_o excellent_a any_o thing_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n the_o more_o our_o love_n exceed_v so_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n such_o also_o be_v our_o joy_n when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o and_o therefore_o needs_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n because_o our_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v proportion_v to_o his_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n and_o our_o joy_n to_o our_o love_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o divine_a joy_n swallow_v up_o all_o worldly_a grief_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o glory_n not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o persecution_n and_o tribulation_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o psal_n 37._o 4._o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n which_o if_o we_o attain_v unto_o then_o have_v we_o even_o in_o this_o life_n the_o first_o beginning_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o consist_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v this_o joy_n be_v to_o labour_v after_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n for_o we_o can_v have_v it_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o replenish_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a then_o do_v we_o think_v with_o david_n what_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o find_v no_o possible_a mean_n of_o make_v the_o least_o requital_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n we_o do_v at_o last_o resolve_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o our_o word_n in_o praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n by_o glorify_v he_o our_o benefactor_n who_o have_v be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o see_v we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o be_v the_o root_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o rejoice_v in_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o it_o for_o this_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o virtue_n whereby_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o be_v inward_o thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o outward_o express_v it_o by_o praise_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n whereby_o it_o appear_v what_o be_v require_v to_o this_o virtue_n of_o thankfulness_n first_o that_o we_o apprehend_v god_n love_n and_o inward_o rejoice_v in_o it_o have_v our_o heart_n thorough_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o us._n second_o that_o we_o do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v unto_o any_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o thing_n else_o but_o only_o unto_o god_n as_o our_o supreme_a and_o chief_a benefactor_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a three_o that_o we_o do_v not_o smother_v our_o thankfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o cause_v it_o to_o break_v forth_o first_o in_o our_o word_n by_o praise_v &_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v it_o become_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v thankful_a and_o second_o in_o 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o our_o work_n by_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n in_o who_o our_o soul_n delight_v that_o so_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n we_o may_v cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n both_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n plenty_n and_o penury_n health_n and_o sickness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n 19_o eph._n 5._o 18_o 19_o in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n 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which_o may_v hinder_v we_o as_o infidelity_n impenitency_n carnal_a security_n worldly_a distraction_n and_o earthly-mindednesse_a profaneness_n and_o small_a esteem_n of_o the_o word_n excessive_a eat_n or_o drink_v conceit_n of_o our_o own_o knowledge_n as_o though_o little_a or_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n of_o our_o teacher_n hypocrisy_n curiosity_n itch_a 12._o jam._n 1._o 21._o luke_n 18._o 34._o act_n 17._o 20._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11_o 12._o ear_n factious_a affection_n whereby_o man_n have_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o person_n hear_v or_o not_o hear_v according_a to_o that_o opinion_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o he_o that_o speak_v and_o partly_o this_o preparation_n consist_v in_o use_v all_o good_a help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o the_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n as_o to_o consider_v the_o weightiness_n of_o the_o action_n which_o we_o be_v about_o to_o perform_v namely_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a service_n unto_o god_n which_o will_v further_o and_o seal_v up_o unto_o we_o our_o salvation_n or_o condemnation_n and_o be_v either_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o of_o death_n unto_o death_n soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n and_o make_v we_o one_o step_n near_o either_o to_o heaven_n or_o hell_n for_o god_n word_n shall_v never_o return_v void_a but_o accomplish_v what_o he_o please_v and_o shall_v prosper_v in_o the_o thing_n whereto_o he_o send_v it_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o end_n for_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o which_o we_o hear_v which_o be_v to_o glorify_v god_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v build_v up_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n knowledge_n faith_n obedience_n love_n of_o god_n zeal_n patience_n and_o the_o rest_n three_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o to_o find_v out_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v gather_v strength_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o they_o and_o our_o spiritual_a want_n that_o we_o may_v have_v they_o supply_v in_o this_o spiritual_a market_n of_o our_o soul_n four_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o repentance_n 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o that_o we_o come_v not_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o faith_n without_o which_o our_o hear_n will_v not_o profit_v us._n final_o we_o must_v use_v faithful_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n that_o god_n will_v so_o assist_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o minister_n in_o speak_v and_o we_o in_o hear_v and_o sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o build_v we_o up_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v we_o with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o be_v thus_o prepare_v our_o next_o duty_n be_v that_o set_v aside_o all_o worldly_a impediment_n we_o resort_v unto_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n that_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o hear_v and_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o second_o sort_n of_o duty_n respect_v the_o action_n of_o hear_v itself_o unto_o which_o be_v require_v that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o 48._o 〈…〉_o s._n 10._o 33._o â—_o thes_n 2._o 13._o 〈…〉_o 4._o 20._o â—_o 19_o 48._o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n avoid_v as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o all_o distraction_n wander_a thought_n private_a read_n dulness_n drowzinesse_n and_o carnal_a weariness_n final_o with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v apply_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o to_o every_o thing_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o profit_n by_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v doctrine_n 21._o luke_n 8._o 15._o &_o 2_o 19_o pro._n 4._o 21._o confutation_n reproof_n or_o consolation_n receive_v the_o word_n into_o good_a and_o honest_a heart_n and_o there_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o precious_a treasure_n for_o our_o use_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n the_o three_o and_o last_o sort_n be_v those_o duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v after_o we_o have_v hear_v which_o be_v first_o to_o meditate_v on_o that_o which_o have_v be_v deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v imprint_v it_o in_o our_o memory_n and_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n second_o conference_n with_o other_o that_o we_o may_v be_v mutual_a helper_n for_o the_o understanding_n remember_v embrace_v and_o practise_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v three_o that_o we_o sanctify_v the_o word_n unto_o our_o use_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n unto_o it_o and_o make_v it_o effectual_a by_o his_o spirit_n for_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v and_o amend_v of_o our_o sinful_a life_n last_o we_o must_v on_o every_o fit_a occasion_n call_v to_o mind_n what_o we_o have_v 15._o rom._n 2._o 13._o jam._n 1._o 22._o luk._n 8._o 15._o hear_v that_o we_o may_v bring_v it_o unto_o use_n and_o conscionable_o practice_v what_o we_o have_v learn_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o duty_n require_v in_o this_o commandment_n respect_v the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o be_v only_o two_o baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n unto_o both_o which_o it_o be_v general_o require_v that_o they_o be_v administer_v first_o by_o a_o lawful_a minister_n and_o no_o other_o second_o only_o to_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n either_o the_o faithful_a or_o their_o seed_n three_o that_o they_o be_v administer_v according_a to_o christ_n institution_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n more_o especial_o unto_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o receive_v it_o worthy_o to_o which_o purpose_n diverse_a duty_n be_v require_v before_o in_o and_o after_o the_o communion_n before_o that_o we_o due_o prepare_v ourselves_o for_o this_o holy_a action_n which_o consist_v first_o in_o a_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o how_o we_o be_v qualify_v with_o such_o save_a grace_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n the_o which_o be_v a_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n as_o after_o that_o spiritual_a food_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o nourish_v we_o to_o life_n everlasting_a second_o knowledge_n of_o the_o main_n principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n respect_v either_o god_n or_o ourselves_o without_o which_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o lord_n body_n no_o more_o than_o a_o blind_a man_n can_v by_o his_o bodily_a sight_n discern_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n three_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n approve_v to_o be_v true_a and_o lively_a by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inward_a sanctification_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a work_n of_o piety_n mercy_n and_o righteousness_n four_o unfeigned_a repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o hearty_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a spring_v out_o of_o faith_n and_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o a_o settle_a purpose_n and_o resolution_n not_o only_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o also_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n four_o love_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n approve_v by_o our_o willingness_n and_o readiness_n to_o give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n and_o to_o forgive_v those_o that_o offend_v 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full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o weak_a in_o those_o grace_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 19_o which_o be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o this_o holy_a sacrament_n we_o will_v in_o that_o part_n of_o our_o life_n which_o remain_v strive_v after_o more_o perfection_n and_o conscionable_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v increase_v our_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o last_o earnest_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o our_o intend_a action_n for_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o renew_n and_o increase_v of_o they_o in_o we_o and_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o action_n of_o receive_v 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the_o fountain_n with_o unbelief_n it_o be_v not_o our_o unworthiness_n can_v keep_v they_o from_o us._n final_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n do_v daily_a and_o continual_o assault_v we_o and_o the_o chief_a mean_n to_o repel_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o their_o tentation_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o faith_n which_o in_o it_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o self_n be_v not_o so_o impenetrable_a and_o of_o high_a proof_n be_v it_o not_o strengthen_v and_o make_v effectual_a to_o preserve_v we_o by_o christ_n mediation_n but_o that_o it_o be_v often_o 32._o luk._n 22._o 32._o much_o batter_v and_o bruise_v in_o the_o conflict_n of_o tentation_n and_o therefore_o see_v their_o malice_n never_o cease_v which_o make_v this_o shield_n of_o faith_n always_o necessary_a and_o their_o daily_a assault_n do_v cause_n it_o to_o be_v of_o daily_a use_n it_o be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o reviue_v and_o renew_v it_o that_o we_o may_v by_o such_o mean_n as_o god_n 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and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o heal_v the_o wound_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v make_v by_o apply_v christ_n with_o the_o sovereign_a salve_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n and_o the_o sweet_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n now_o the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o application_n of_o these_o benefit_n may_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v it_o against_o doubt_v and_o incredulity_n do_v either_o respect_n meditation_n or_o action_n we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o eternal_a and_o immutable_a free_a and_o undeserued_a love_n of_o god_n even_o before_o we_o be_v create_v and_o after_o that_o by_o sin_n we_o have_v make_v ourselves_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n which_o move_v he_o to_o give_v his_o best_a belove_a to_o the_o death_n for_o we_o and_o from_o hence_o conclude_v for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o he_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o when_o as_o by_o christ_n be_v reconcile_v we_o adhere_v and_o cleave_v unto_o he_o with_o unfeigned_a love_n and_o hearty_a affection_n second_o on_o god_n inestimable_a and_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o be_v far_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o therefore_o may_v assure_v we_o that_o they_o will_v be_v much_o more_o powerful_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o save_v we_o than_o our_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o innumerable_a and_o grievous_a can_v be_v to_o condemn_v us._n three_o on_o god_n truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v in_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o wisdom_n whereby_o he_o be_v infinite_o able_a to_o accomplish_v they_o four_o on_o the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o all_o our_o debt_n and_o satisfy_v of_o god_n justice_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o make_v they_o our_o own_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n five_o on_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v free_a and_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n upon_o no_o condition_n of_o work_n or_o worthiness_n but_o only_o of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n six_o on_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o be_v general_a and_o indefinite_a exclude_v none_o though_o never_o so_o sinful_a and_o unworthy_a if_o they_o will_v thankful_o receive_v they_o as_o they_o be_v free_o offer_v and_o apply_v they_o to_o themselves_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n seventh_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o sacrament_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n whereby_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o hand_n christ_n jesus_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o of_o his_o most_o infallible_a oath_n whereby_o he_o have_v confirm_v his_o promise_n unto_o we_o as_o also_o of_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v inward_o seal_v unto_o we_o our_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n eight_o on_o the_o manifold_a example_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n extend_v to_o all_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o that_o he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o they_o if_o we_o do_v not_o reject_v they_o through_o unbelief_n nine_o on_o the_o manifold_a experience_n which_o we_o have_v have_v of_o they_o towards_o ourselves_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a benefit_n and_o that_o be_v unchangeable_a in_o his_o nature_n and_o gift_n he_o be_v still_o ready_a to_o be_v alike_o good_a and_o gracious_a if_o by_o faith_n we_o will_v rest_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o know_v and_o habitual_o believe_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o many_o and_o singular_a privilege_n as_o his_o son_n to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n his_o word_n sacrament_n and_o holy_a spirit_n by_o which_o he_o have_v effectual_o call_v we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n and_o participation_n of_o this_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n justification_n and_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n and_o adoption_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v not_o only_a child_n of_o god_n but_o also_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n assurance_n of_o continual_a preservation_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o salvation_n and_o glorification_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v but_o we_o must_v actual_o exercise_v our_o faith_n by_o allot_v some_o part_n of_o the_o day_n to_o think_v and_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n of_o these_o privilege_n as_o what_o a_o bless_a thing_n it_o be_v to_o be_v save_v by_o christ_n and_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o the_o state_n of_o salvation_n what_o a_o singular_a benefit_n it_o be_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v and_o our_o debt_n cancel_v so_o that_o we_o need_v not_o fear_v at_o any_o time_n to_o be_v call_v to_o judgement_n and_o to_o give_v up_o our_o account_n see_v christ_n have_v satisfy_v for_o all_o and_o make_v our_o reckon_n even_o for_o we_o what_o a_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v to_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o favour_n continual_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o warm_v our_o heart_n with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n what_o a_o inestimable_a privilege_n it_o be_v to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n apparent_a to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n which_o consideration_n if_o we_o serious_o think_v on_o they_o will_v be_v singular_a mean_n to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o god_n love_n to_o ravish_v they_o with_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o make_v they_o cheerful_a in_o god_n service_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n yea_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o long_a
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o 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they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v 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they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
heart_n with_o renew_a joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o after_o that_o they_o be_v exhaust_v with_o our_o infirmity_n and_o misery_n renew_a faith_n will_v like_v afresh_o 11._o rom._n 14._o 17._o heb._n 12._o 11._o hand_n draw_v new_a supply_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o our_o joy_n until_o they_o be_v replenish_v and_o overflow_v yea_o it_o will_v make_v our_o joy_n not_o like_o that_o of_o worldling_n in_o the_o fact_n and_o not_o in_o the_o heart_n momentany_a and_o mutable_a like_o the_o crack_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n whilst_o the_o brushie_a fuel_n of_o prosperity_n feed_v it_o but_o constant_a and_o permanent_a even_o in_o affliction_n and_o 22._o rom._n 5._o 3._o john_n 16._o 22._o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v it_o from_o us._n it_o will_v fill_v our_o heart_n daily_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o as_o be_v daily_o renew_v it_o do_v afresh_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o god_n and_o that_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o we_o which_o either_o respect_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 5_o of_o diverse_a other_o benefit_n which_o follow_v the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n five_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n be_v the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n of_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o what_o can_v be_v so_o powerful_a a_o argument_n to_o make_v we_o mourn_v for_o our_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n as_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n to_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v pierce_v and_o through_o the_o wound_n in_o his_o side_n to_o see_v his_o heart_n so_o replenish_v with_o divine_a love_n and_o as_o it_o be_v supply_v the_o place_n of_o that_o blood_n and_o water_n that_o issue_v out_o of_o it_o and_o what_o can_v make_v we_o more_o hate_n sin_n or_o to_o resolve_v to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n then_o believe_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v so_o infinite_o just_a and_o 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daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n we_o shall_v be_v strengthen_v against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n so_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v 17._o ephe._n 6._o 17._o able_a to_o hurt_v and_o wound_v we_o whether_o these_o dart_n be_v cast_v against_o we_o from_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o from_o the_o left_a for_o faith_n as_o a_o impenetrable_a shield_n enable_v we_o to_o overcome_v and_o beat_v back_o tentation_n arise_v from_o worldly_a prosperity_n whilst_o apprehend_v heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a excellency_n it_o make_v we_o to_o contemn_v these_o base_a and_o momentanie_n vanity_n and_o the_o tentation_n which_o arise_v from_o cross_n and_o affliction_n by_o persuade_v we_o that_o they_o be_v the_o straight_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o happiness_n that_o they_o be_v not_o worthy_a 12._o act_n 14_o 22._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 12._o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v be_v reveal_v that_o these_o light_n and_o moment_n any_o 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119._o psal_n 119._o chief_a delight_n better_a unto_o we_o then_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o sweet_a than_o the_o honey_n or_o honeycomb_n and_o with_o our_o saviour_n that_o it_o be_v our_o meat_n 34._o john_n 4._o 34._o and_o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o as_o unnatural_a motion_n be_v not_o without_o outward_a violence_n last_v no_o long_a than_o it_o last_v but_o natural_a be_v easy_a and_o permanent_a as_o the_o sun_n shine_v and_o the_o river_n run_v of_o their_o own_o accord_n free_o and_o without_o compulsion_n so_o by_o help_n of_o this_o new_a nature_n which_o faith_n work_v in_o we_o our_o action_n and_o motion_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n be_v easy_a and_o pleasant_a which_o unto_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v even_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o outward_a act_n harsh_a and_o
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unnatural_a and_o force_v soon_o return_v to_o its_o wont_a coldness_n final_o faith_n thus_o renew_v will_v make_v we_o to_o serve_v god_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n because_o it_o incourage_v we_o in_o our_o labour_n by_o apprehend_v and_o put_v into_o our_o hand_n not_o only_o the_o present_a pay_n of_o all_o god_n temporary_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n but_o also_o the_o evidence_n and_o conveyance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n have_v by_o his_o writing_n in_o the_o word_n and_o his_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n make_v over_o unto_o us._n and_o who_o wouldnot_v cheerful_o and_o with_o joy_n do_v he_o faithful_a service_n who_o give_v we_o present_a pay_n above_o the_o worth_n of_o our_o work_n and_o for_o our_o better_a encouragement_n assure_v we_o that_o all_o this_o shall_v be_v but_o a_o small_a earnest_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_n bargain_n and_o but_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o that_o full_a crop_n and_o plentiful_a 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and_o provocation_n unto_o sin_n than_o the_o sinful_a act_n themselves_o for_o if_o we_o wilful_o cast_v ourselves_o into_o these_o tentation_n it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o unto_o evil_a four_o we_o must_v make_v conscience_n of_o commit_v of_o the_o least_o sin_n which_o be_v admit_v will_v make_v room_n for_o the_o great_a and_o withstand_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v suggest_v by_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n cast_v out_o this_o hellish_a wildfire_n before_o it_o have_v by_o the_o least_o abode_n inflame_v our_o concupiscence_n or_o before_o this_o seed_n of_o impiety_n have_v get_v any_o warmth_n or_o growth_n five_o we_o must_v be_v so_o bold_a and_o valorous_a in_o god_n assistance_n as_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v suspicious_a and_o fearful_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n and_o the_o might_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o innumerable_a 13._o pro._n 28._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 13._o enemy_n take_v good_a heed_n while_o we_o stand_v of_o fall_v and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a six_o we_o must_v daily_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o carry_v ourselves_o continual_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n who_o not_o only_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n but_o also_o will_v cause_v we_o one_o day_n to_o give_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o they_o either_o to_o reward_v they_o 10._o gen._n 5._o 24._o gen._n 17._o 1._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o gracious_o if_o they_o be_v good_a or_o to_o punish_v they_o severe_o if_o they_o be_v evil_a last_o let_v we_o daily_o and_o continual_o resign_v ourselves_o over_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o be_v
be_v prayer_n whereby_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n with_o more_o fervency_n than_o prolixity_n we_o do_v in_o some_o short_a manner_n render_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o quiet_a rest_n whereby_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v for_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n especial_o from_o sinful_a dream_n and_o the_o tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n who_o will_v easy_o have_v overcome_v and_o utter_o destroy_v we_o have_v not_o god_n watch_v over_o and_o defend_v we_o by_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n for_o let_v we_o again_o enjoy_v the_o light_n and_o grant_v we_o another_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v do_v he_o further_o service_n and_o so_o make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a unto_o which_o with_o like_a brevity_n we_o be_v to_o adjoine_v the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n especial_o of_o that_o night_n if_o any_o such_o come_v to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o 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eph._n 2._o 1._o death_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o quicken_a power_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o our_o regeneration_n and_o of_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o this_o our_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o quicken_a and_o awakn_n by_o continual_a sanctification_n the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n may_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n who_o first_o in_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n have_v shine_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o before_o 79._o luk._n 1._o 79._o sit_v in_o darkness_n and_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n guide_v our_o foot_n into_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n with_o which_o light_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v our_o mind_n may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v and_o free_v powerful_o and_o effectual_o from_o their_o natural_a ignorance_n without_o which_o spiritual_a illightning_n the_o outward_a light_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n will_v bring_v unto_o our_o heart_n no_o sound_a 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spiritual_a grace_n worldly_a trifle_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a vanity_n of_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o these_o religious_a morning_n exercise_n neither_o can_v our_o time_n be_v more_o profitable_o employ_v then_o in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n as_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o they_o for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o preserve_v and_o increase_v the_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o go_v on_o cheerful_o and_o faithful_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o day_n follow_v with_o great_a care_n and_o vigilancy_n than_o we_o do_v the_o day_n before_o we_o shall_v keep_v our_o heart_n well_o season_v with_o the_o love_n &_o fear_v of_o god_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n when_o as_o we_o fill_v they_o with_o this_o precious_a liquor_n betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n before_o they_o be_v take_v up_o and_o taint_v with_o carnal_a lust_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n when_o as_o like_v good_a ground_n they_o be_v thus_o well_o prepare_v to_o receive_v they_o and_o when_o they_o spring_v up_o in_o we_o they_o will_v grow_v the_o better_a and_o fast_o be_v well_o water_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o endure_v without_o wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v and_o even_o scorch_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o affliction_n we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o poisonous_a contagion_n of_o the_o sinful_a time_n when_o as_o before_o we_o go_v abroad_o into_o the_o infectious_a air_n we_o have_v betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n take_v our_o spiritual_a cordial_n and_o antidote_n we_o shall_v keep_v the_o fort_n of_o our_o heart_n from_o any_o danger_n of_o sack_v and_o surprise_v by_o satan_n tentation_n when_o as_o betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o have_v strengthen_v all_o our_o fortification_n and_o stop_v the_o chief_a passage_n which_o lead_v unto_o they_o our_o life_n will_v be_v the_o better_o order_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n when_o we_o have_v thus_o well_o begin_v to_o order_v they_o in_o the_o morning_n and_o we_o shall_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o facility_n pleasure_n and_o delight_n when_o as_o by_o these_o meditation_n we_o have_v acquaint_v our_o heart_n with_o they_o and_o have_v make_v they_o familiar_a with_o we_o by_o this_o sweet_a society_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o encounter_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n when_o as_o we_o have_v betimes_o betake_v we_o to_o our_o weapon_n and_o put_v on_o our_o christian_a armour_n before_o we_o have_v put_v on_o our_o clothes_n our_o heart_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o often_o reassure_v ourselves_o 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with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n it_o be_v the_o badge_n of_o true_a religion_n and_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o of_o a_o utter_a atheist_n and_o therefore_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v such_o a_o one_o set_v he_o forth_o by_o these_o two_o property_n that_o he_o 23._o psal_n 14._o 1_o 4._o and_o 53._o 4._o psal_n 50._o 23._o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n and_o he_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o excellent_a see_v thereby_o we_o glorify_v god_n and_o he_o also_o glorifi_v we_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o who_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o wretched_a sinner_n this_o high_a and_o honourable_a privilege_n to_o have_v free_a access_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o have_v the_o ear_n of_o our_o great_a king_n and_o sovereign_a that_o we_o may_v make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o undoubted_a hope_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o how_o much_o time_n thou_o daily_o spend_v in_o do_v nothing_o or_o that_o which_o be_v ill_a and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o how_o much_o time_n in_o needless_a curiosity_n about_o thy_o body_n in_o dress_v and_o feed_v it_o and_o in_o vain_a discourse_n about_o thing_n that_o profit_v not_o yea_o corrupt_v rather_o than_o edify_v thou_o how_o much_o in_o unlawful_a or_o superfluous_a sport_n and_o recreation_n in_o card_v dice_a mask_a revel_a hunt_a hawk_v behold_v vain_a sight_n and_o wanton_a interlude_n and_o blush_v for_o shame_n that_o thou_o can_v find_v time_n enough_o in_o thy_o great_a employment_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o thy_o fleshly_a lust_n and_o only_o want_v leisure_n to_o serve_v thy_o god_n and_o save_v thy_o own_o soul_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o unwearied_a watchfulness_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n in_o attend_v upon_o this_o duty_n that_o they_o may_v frequent_o and_o fervent_o perform_v it_o day_n and_o night_n and_o set_v 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5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o drive_v with_o the_o wind_n and_o toss_v to_o and_o fro_o neither_o let_v that_o man_n think_v that_o he_o shall_v receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o the_o best_a mean_n to_o strengthen_v this_o our_o faith_n when_o we_o come_v to_o pray_v be_v utter_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n and_o cast_v away_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n to_o ground_v our_o faith_n whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o all-sufficiency_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n his_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o &_o the_o perfect_a merit_n &_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n neither_o must_v we_o look_v to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o repentance_n and_o other_o grace_n necessary_o require_v in_o those_o that_o pray_v with_o hope_n to_o be_v hear_v but_o to_o their_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n nor_o upon_o faith_n itself_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o degree_n of_o it_o as_o think_v thereby_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n upon_o which_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v make_v and_o the_o alone_a instrument_n whereby_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n be_v apply_v unto_o us._n but_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o faith_n we_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o refer_v the_o reader_n to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v pray_v in_o humility_n and_o with_o reverence_n and_o fervency_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o heart_n there_o be_v diverse_a thing_n require_v first_o humility_z whereby_o we_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n unfeigned_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o tread_v upon_o the_o earth_n or_o to_o look_v up_o unto_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o god_n glorious_a presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o and_o therefore_o 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he_o will_v look_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n 17._o esa_n 66._o 2._o psal_n 34._o 18._o esa_n 57_o 15._o psal_n 51._o 17._o psal_n 9_o 12._o &_o 10._o 17._o he_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v dwell_v with_o he_o with_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v he_o be_v make_v propitious_a and_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o hear_v his_o suit_n for_o he_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a but_o he_o hear_v their_o prayer_n and_o will_v prepare_v their_o heart_n and_o will_v cause_v his_o ear_n to_o hear_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v reverence_n unto_o which_o david_n exhort_v serve_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n 11_o psal_n 2._o 11_o and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_v and_o perform_v in_o his_o own_o practice_n in_o 7._o psal_n 5_o 7._o thy_o fear_n say_v he_o will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n the_o which_o reverence_n may_v be_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n glorious_a presence_n before_o who_o we_o stand_v who_o be_v present_a with_o we_o see_v all_o our_o action_n and_o how_o we_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o his_o service_n and_o be_v infinite_a both_o in_o justice_n and_o power_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a and_o abuse_v his_o holy_a ordinance_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o a_o formal_a cold_a and_o careless_a service_n and_o also_o in_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n if_o we_o worship_v he_o aright_o and_o second_o if_o we_o consider_v withal_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o vileness_n unto_o who_o notwithstanding_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a grace_n and_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v this_o high_a honour_n and_o inestimable_a prerogative_n to_o come_v into_o his_o glorious_a presence_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o the_o three_o thing_n require_v be_v fervency_n of_o affection_n and_o zealous_a devotion_n whereby_o we_o do_v with_o all_o earnestness_n desire_v to_o have_v all_o our_o sin_n pardon_v &_o our_o want_n supply_v &_o with_o all_o hearty_a cheerfulness_n without_o dulness_n and_o drowsiness_n coldness_n and_o weariness_n continue_v in_o this_o exercise_n unto_o which_o we_o attain_v by_o come_v unto_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o want_n which_o infer_v a_o urgent_a necessity_n to_o have_v they_o pardon_v and_o these_o supply_v and_o by_o consider_v the_o excellency_n necessity_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o action_n and_o the_o fruit_n that_o come_v of_o it_o which_o be_v far_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n cap._n xv._o of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o prayer_n and_o of_o their_o quantity_n and_o quality_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o our_o gesture_n and_o voice_n in_o prayer_n and_o these_o be_v the_o essential_a duty_n belong_v unto_o prayer_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v other_o which_z be_v circumstantial_a and_o 40._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 40._o accidental_a of_o which_o there_o can_v for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v give_v any_o general_a and_o certain_a rule_n but_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o order_n after_o a_o decent_a &_o comely_a manner_n and_o so_o as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_a and_o convenient_a for_o the_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n and_o the_o further_a of_o those_o internal_a duty_n before_o speak_v of_o which_o be_v essential_a and_o always_o necessary_a the_o first_o be_v the_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v such_o as_o may_v further_o our_o inward_a humility_n reverence_n and_o fervency_n of_o devotion_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o former_a time_n &_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o country_n where_o we_o live_v use_v those_o gesture_n which_o be_v use_v in_o they_o to_o express_v external_a worship_n humility_n and_o reverence_n as_o among_o we_o stand_v kneeling_z uncover_v of_o the_o head_n lift_v up_o of_o the_o eye_n and_o hand_n and_o in_o extraordinary_a and_o great_a humiliation_n prostrate_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o ground_n cast_v down_o our_o eye_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o look_v towards_o heaven_n and_o knock_v of_o the_o breast_n as_o bewail_v the_o sinful_a corruption_n therein_o contain_v in_o all_o which_o our_o chief_a endeavour_n must_v be_v that_o the_o inward_a affection_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n do_v answer_n unto_o the_o outward_a gesture_n of_o the_o body_n without_o which_o they_o be_v but_o hypocritical_a show_n the_o second_o be_v the_o voice_n which_o be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o prayer_n so_o often_o as_o convenient_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 14_o 15._o &_o 71._o 23_o 24._o &_o 119._o 171._o hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o we_o may_v see_v it_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o god_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v by_o it_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o prayer_n and_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n not_o that_o he_o himself_o need_v it_o for_o he_o search_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n but_o for_o the_o example_n and_o edification_n of_o other_o as_o in_o public_a prayer_n and_o for_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o own_o affection_n the_o attention_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o our_o devotion_n in_o our_o private_a prayer_n which_o notwithstanding_o must_v be_v do_v with_o this_o caution_n that_o see_v private_a prayer_n must_v be_v make_v in_o secret_a we_o must_v not_o speak_v aloud_o in_o our_o closet_n or_o chamber_n so_o as_o other_o may_v hear_v and_o understand_v we_o or_o at_o least_o we_o must_v not_o 6._o matth._n 6._o 6._o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n see_v it_o be_v but_o gross_a hypocrisy_n which_o we_o must_v not_o only_o avoid_v but_o even_o the_o very_a
in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n become_v a_o easy_a prey_n to_o the_o raven_a wolf_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v keep_v a_o careful_a watch_n over_o our_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n that_o they_o do_v not_o take_v their_o liberty_n when_o we_o be_v alone_o to_o rove_v and_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o thing_n that_o be_v utter_o unprofitable_a do_v we_o no_o good_a though_o we_o spend_v many_o hour_n in_o think_v on_o they_o for_o what_o sin_n and_o pity_n be_v it_o that_o such_o excellent_a faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o mind_n imagination_n and_o discourse_n of_o reason_n shall_v be_v so_o vain_o employ_v either_o about_o thing_n evil_a and_o hurtful_a or_o fruitless_a and_o impertinent_a that_o if_o after_o much_o time_n thus_o spend_v we_o shall_v call_v ourselves_o to_o account_n and_o say_v soul_n what_o good_a have_v thou_o reap_v by_o so_o many_o hour_n study_v and_o meditation_n either_o for_o the_o subdue_a of_o thy_o corruption_n or_o thy_o enrich_n with_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o any_o holy_a duty_n either_o for_o thy_o better_a secure_v from_o sin_n and_o death_n or_o further_a assurance_n of_o life_n and_o happiness_n it_o will_v be_v strike_v dumb_a and_o not_o able_a to_o answer_v any_o word_n contrariwise_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n our_o mind_n and_o imagination_n be_v exercise_v in_o good_a meditation_n as_o in_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o save_v attribute_n his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n his_o justice_n and_o mercy_n his_o infinite_a goodness_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o the_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n of_o his_o law_n and_o his_o admirable_a work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n the_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o of_o the_o inestimable_a privilege_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o true_a christian_n and_o of_o the_o innumerable_a misery_n which_o be_v incident_a unto_o they_o who_o live_v still_o in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n wherewith_o they_o shall_v be_v eternal_o crown_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v or_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o they_o of_o the_o foulness_n and_o odiousness_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fearful_a condemnation_n and_o horrible_a torment_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o live_v &_o die_v in_o they_o without_o repentance_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o meditate_v of_o man_n misery_n through_o the_o fall_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v free_v from_o it_o &_o more_o particular_o of_o those_o special_a sin_n unto_o which_o by_o nature_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o be_v most_o often_o overtake_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o and_o enable_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o and_o contrariwise_o in_o what_o virtue_n and_o grace_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v increase_v in_o we_o with_o what_o tentation_n we_o be_v most_o often_o and_o dangerous_o assault_v what_o part_n of_o christian_a armour_n be_v most_o want_v and_o what_o place_n in_o body_n or_o soul_n be_v weak_a be_v likely_a to_o give_v advantage_n unto_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n in_o their_o assault_n of_o tentation_n and_o to_o endanger_v we_o to_o be_v surprise_v and_o overcome_v or_o if_o our_o mind_n be_v not_o thus_o take_v up_o in_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n yet_o at_o least_o they_o must_v be_v exercise_v about_o matter_n that_o concern_v our_o temporal_a estate_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o how_o we_o may_v so_o well_o contrive_v our_o worldly_a business_n as_o that_o they_o may_v by_o our_o care_n and_o providence_n succeed_v the_o better_a when_o we_o undertake_v they_o but_o here_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o mind_n be_v so_o exercise_v about_o these_o worldly_a thing_n as_o that_o they_o be_v not_o whole_o swallow_v up_o of_o they_o and_o that_o like_a eagle_n they_o stoop_v down_o to_o they_o as_o unto_o their_o prey_n for_o the_o relieve_n of_o our_o present_a necessity_n but_o that_o they_o do_v not_o whole_o dwell_v upon_o they_o but_z according_a to_o their_o divine_a and_o excellent_a nature_n they_o do_v again_o raise_v themselves_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o faith_n and_o soar_v aloft_o in_o divine_a contemplation_n spend_v some_o part_n of_o our_o solitary_a hour_n in_o our_o holy_a soli-loquies_a and_o conference_n with_o god_n divine_a meditation_n prayer_n at_o least_o by_o short_a ejaculation_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o other_o holy_a and_o religious_a book_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o direct_n and_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n with_o such_o other_o religious_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o must_v avoid_v carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n with_o like_a care_n we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n watch_v over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o poison_v with_o carnal_a concupiscence_n nor_o inveagle_v and_o enamour_a with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o affect_v and_o fasten_v themselves_o upon_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o dote_v upon_o uncertain_a riches_n voluptuous_a delight_n and_o vain_a honour_n unto_o which_o natural_o they_o be_v so_o much_o incline_v and_o so_o commit_v with_o they_o a_o kind_n of_o contemplative_a idolatry_n when_o as_o they_o be_v debar_v of_o actual_a fruition_n and_o can_v in_o this_o solitary_a absence_n perform_v unto_o they_o any_o real_a worship_n but_o see_v god_n require_v to_o have_v they_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a and_o chief_a possession_n we_o must_v keep_v 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o they_o fast_o link_v unto_o he_o and_o so_o fasten_v they_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a excellency_n that_o no_o worldly_a thing_n may_v cause_v a_o separation_n and_o because_o we_o have_v no_o bond_n strong_a enough_o to_o tie_v they_o together_o in_o this_o inseparable_a union_n we_o must_v often_o pray_v with_o david_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v knit_v our_o heart_n 40._o psal_n 86._o 11._o jer._n 31._o 33._o &_o 32._o 40._o unto_o he_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o engrave_v his_o law_n and_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v fix_v and_o fast_o glue_v unto_o earthly_a thing_n we_o must_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n pull_v they_o often_o asunder_o and_o lift_v they_o up_o with_o holy_a desire_n affect_v yea_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o &_o 84._o 1_o 2._o ps_n 119._o 97_o 103._o &_o 17._o 15._o psal_n 131._o 2._o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a as_o after_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o god_n presence_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n after_o the_o perfect_a and_o full_a fruition_n of_o god_n when_o as_o behold_v his_o face_n in_o righteousness_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o we_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o his_o image_n the_o which_o our_o desire_n and_o affection_n must_v be_v fervent_a and_o earnest_a like_o those_o of_o little_a child_n after_o their_o mother_n breast_n when_o as_o they_o be_v new_o wean_v or_o of_o woman_n with_o child_n which_o be_v 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o so_o sick_a with_o longing_n that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o miscarry_v if_o their_o desire_n be_v not_o satisfy_v or_o of_o man_n near_o famish_v with_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o solitariness_n beware_v of_o sinful_a action_n and_o secret_a sin_n final_o though_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n do_v sometime_o break_v through_o the_o watch_n at_o unaware_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o not_o so_o negligent_o keep_v it_o as_o to_o be_v overtake_v in_o our_o action_n with_o any_o gross_a sin_n as_o either_o by_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o idleness_n without_o any_o employment_n because_o there_o be_v none_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o our_o sloth_n or_o by_o commit_v any_o sin_n which_o we_o will_v be_v loath_a to_o do_v if_o we_o be_v in_o company_n and_o have_v the_o eye_n of_o man_n to_o look_v upon_o us._n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o great_a solitude_n we_o have_v god_n present_a to_o bear_v we_o company_n who_o
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facility_n and_o comfort_n cause_v it_o to_o burn_v and_o blaze_v out_o in_o all_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n final_o if_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o thus_o keep_v our_o lamp_n trim_v night_n &_o day_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o sudden_a approach_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n but_o at_o the_o least_o noise_n of_o his_o come_n we_o shall_v rise_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o so_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o shall_v there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o those_o ravish_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o
especial_o those_o which_o respect_v his_o sabbath_n and_o service_n as_o the_o profane_v of_o his_o holy_a day_n by_o utter_a neglect_n of_o all_o holy_a duty_n or_o by_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o they_o want_v of_o preparation_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n want_v of_o care_n in_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o practise_v it_o in_o our_o life_n etc._n etc._n and_o thus_o as_o in_o our_o complaint_n we_o be_v to_o bewail_v other_o want_n so_o those_o especial_o which_o make_v we_o unfit_a to_o perform_v any_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n and_o in_o our_o petition_n as_o we_o be_v to_o beg_v other_o gift_n and_o grace_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n so_o those_o above_o other_o which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o better_a sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o his_o spiritual_a worship_n as_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n prepare_v heart_n and_o good_a conscience_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n reverence_n and_o attention_n in_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o god_n blessing_n and_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o his_o minister_n and_o ambassador_n that_o he_o may_v speak_v the_o word_n powerful_o and_o profitable_o as_o to_o all_o the_o congregation_n whereof_o we_o be_v member_n so_o unto_o we_o especial_o for_o our_o edification_n and_o build_n up_o in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n the_o mortification_n of_o our_o special_a vice_n and_o corruption_n the_o increase_n of_o our_o virtue_n and_o confirm_v of_o our_o strength_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o final_o in_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n we_o be_v to_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n as_o for_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n so_o for_o those_o especial_o which_o respect_n this_o day_n as_o the_o give_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o cause_v 79._o luk._n 1._o 78_o 79._o this_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n to_o arise_v and_o shine_v unto_o we_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o the_o light_n of_o his_o gospel_n wherein_o he_o reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a will_n concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o peace_n liberty_n and_o safety_n which_o we_o enjoy_v together_o with_o his_o spiritual_a favour_n for_o grant_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o make_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n in_o we_o and_o the_o like_a with_o prayer_n we_o must_v also_o as_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n serve_v join_v the_o read_n of_o some_o fit_a portion_n of_o holy_a scripture_n for_o the_o better_a season_v of_o our_o heart_n and_o settle_v of_o our_o affection_n upon_o holy_a thing_n for_o the_o inflame_a of_o they_o with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n law_n and_o with_o long_a desire_n after_o the_o public_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n with_o which_o private_a exercise_n when_o we_o have_v prepare_v ourselves_o we_o must_v if_o we_o be_v governor_n of_o family_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o fit_a and_o prepare_v of_o our_o child_n and_o servant_n for_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n not_o think_v it_o enough_o for_o those_o that_o have_v the_o charge_n of_o other_o to_o perform_v private_a duty_n by_o themselves_o unless_o they_o cause_v their_o inferior_n also_o to_o join_v with_o they_o but_o especial_o before_o we_o go_v to_o the_o church_n we_o must_v call_v they_o all_o together_o unto_o prayer_n wherein_z after_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o earnest_a petition_n for_o all_o necessary_a grace_n we_o be_v to_o desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o sanctify_a and_o prepare_v of_o the_o whole_a family_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o acceptable_a manner_n perform_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n neither_o must_v we_o as_o many_o do_v think_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o bring_v our_o family_n to_o god_n service_n nor_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v public_o in_o the_o congregation_n and_o so_o cause_n one_o duty_n to_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o another_o but_o we_o must_v join_v they_o together_o see_v the_o private_a service_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_o on_o his_o holy_a day_n acceptable_a in_o itself_o but_o a_o notable_a and_o necessary_a mean_n to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o his_o public_a worship_n in_o which_o respect_n as_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o the_o public_a service_n do_v not_o exclude_v the_o private_a either_o morning_n or_o evening_n so_o much_o more_o that_o the_o private_a do_v not_o hinder_v the_o public_a but_o we_o must_v so_o order_v and_o dispose_v of_o these_o family-exercise_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v finish_v in_o seasonable_a time_n and_o not_o hinder_v we_o from_o come_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o public_a prayer_n with_o the_o residue_n of_o god_n people_n §._o sect._n 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o the_o church_n after_o all_o which_o duty_n perform_v in_o the_o family_n we_o be_v when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o go_v unto_o the_o church_n or_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o spend_v that_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v go_v not_o upon_o some_o slight_a or_o ordinary_a business_n but_o to_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n and_o a_o god_n of_o such_o pure_a and_o pierce_a eye_n that_o he_o see_v not_o only_o our_o outward_a action_n but_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n hate_v and_o abhor_v all_o impurity_n and_o corruption_n dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n all_o cold_a formal_a and_o negligent_a service_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v of_o we_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o we_o be_v go_v not_o to_o confer_v with_o our_o companion_n or_o with_o mortal_a man_n not_o much_o superior_a unto_o we_o but_o to_o speak_v and_o make_v our_o suit_n to_o god_n supreme_a and_o most_o glorious_a majesty_n &_o to_o hear_v he_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o ambassador_n in_o who_o presence_n the_o heaven_n be_v unclean_a and_o the_o bless_a angel_n hide_v their_o face_n and_o that_o not_o about_o ordinary_a and_o slight_a matter_n but_o such_o weighty_a and_o important_a business_n as_o no_o less_o concern_v we_o than_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n final_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o such_o affair_n as_o will_v according_a as_o we_o dispatch_v they_o make_v we_o much_o better_o or_o worse_o for_o the_o word_n shall_v prosper_v to_o the_o achieve_v of_o that_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o end_n for_o which_o god_n send_v it_o and_o shall_v never_o return_v in_o vain_a either_o it_o will_v soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n either_o it_o will_v be_v god_n strong_a power_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o to_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o death_n for_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o by_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o hear_v of_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v near_a heaven_n or_o hell_n and_o have_v with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n bring_v ourselves_o to_o the_o place_n of_o divine_a worship_n let_v we_o enter_v into_o it_o with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n as_o into_o god_n own_o house_n and_o place_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n say_v with_o jacob_n sure_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o 17._o gen._n 28._o 16_o 17._o this_o place_n how_o dreadful_a be_v this_o place_n this_o be_v none_o other_o but_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n cap._n xli_o of_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o have_v place_v ourselves_o in_o god_n holy_a assembly_n we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o unanimity_n of_o heart_n and_o uniformity_n in_o action_n and_o gesture_n as_o become_v those_o that_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o
communion_n of_o saint_n careful_o avoid_v the_o proud_a superstitious_a and_o ignorant_a practice_n of_o those_o who_o in_o god_n public_a service_n make_v a_o rent_n in_o the_o congregation_n read_v of_o a_o book_n when_o other_o be_v pray_v and_o pray_v private_o to_o themselves_o when_o they_o shall_v join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o people_n in_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n first_o then_o when_o the_o minister_n pray_v we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o he_o as_o be_v our_o spokesman_n who_o in_o our_o name_n as_o well_o as_o his_o own_o make_v know_v our_o suit_n unto_o god_n and_o return_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o accompany_v he_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n with_o such_o reverence_n and_o attention_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n as_o if_o his_o tongue_n be_v the_o interpreter_n of_o our_o heart_n but_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n i_o have_v speak_v before_o and_o therefore_o here_o pass_v they_o over_o second_o we_o must_v apply_v ourselves_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n diligent_o and_o attentive_o when_o it_o be_v read_v unto_o we_o by_o god_n minister_n not_o slight_v it_o over_o as_o a_o duty_n of_o small_a moment_n which_o we_o may_v as_o well_o perform_v at_o home_n see_v this_o ministerial_a read_n in_o the_o congregation_n be_v more_o effectual_a for_o our_o spiritual_a good_a than_o our_o private_a read_n even_o as_o a_o sermon_n preach_v be_v more_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a than_o a_o sermon_n read_v because_o these_o public_a mean_n be_v god_n holy_a ordinance_n the_o which_o he_o accompany_v with_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n infuse_v by_o they_o more_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n into_o those_o who_o right_o use_v they_o then_o by_o private_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o our_o hear_n of_o the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o the_o three_o duty_n be_v that_o we_o careful_o and_o diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v unto_o we_o with_o all_o reverence_n and_o attention_n alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n faith_n humility_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n first_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o all_o reverence_n and_o fear_n and_o to_o this_o purpose_n we_o must_v remember_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n who_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o carriage_n and_o behaviour_n second_o consider_v that_o the_o minister_n 20._o act._n 10._o 33._o esa_n 66._o 2._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 20._o speak_v not_o in_o his_o own_o name_n but_o as_o god_n ambassador_n we_o must_v hear_v that_o which_o he_o speak_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o a_o mortal_a man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v indeed_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o luk._n 10._o 16._o the_o word_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n whereby_o one_o day_n we_o shall_v be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v moreover_o we_o must_v hear_v it_o with_o all_o attention_n and_o not_o suffer_v our_o eye_n to_o rove_v and_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o be_v carry_v away_o with_o 20._o luk._n 4._o 20._o wander_a thought_n but_o our_o eye_n must_v be_v fasten_v upon_o the_o preacher_n as_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hearer_n be_v upon_o he_o and_o like_o they_o 48._o chap._n 19_o 48._o we_o must_v hang_v upon_o his_o lip_n as_o the_o child_n upon_o his_o mother_n breast_n to_o suck_v from_o they_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o neither_o must_v we_o want_v only_o affect_v the_o froth_n of_o humane_a wit_n and_o eloquence_n but_o the_o pure_a and_o powerful_a word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v able_a to_o save_v our_o soul_n not_o such_o flash_n and_o idle_a conceit_n as_o tickle_v the_o ear_n but_o never_o pierce_v the_o heart_n and_o work_v a_o present_a delight_n but_o neither_o inform_v the_o judgement_n nor_o reform_v the_o affection_n but_o sound_a doctrine_n and_o wholesome_a nourishment_n for_o no_o more_o be_v the_o minister_n bind_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n in_o the_o demonstration_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n plain_o and_o profitable_o than_o the_o people_n to_o hunger_n after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o be_v fit_a to_o nourish_v they_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n three_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v 1._o psal_n 110._o 3._o esa_n 2._o 2._o psal_n 122._o 1._o as_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n so_o a_o cheerful_a receiver_n and_o hearer_n and_o in_o all_o duty_n especial_o require_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v the_o better_o do_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o word_n be_v the_o spiritual_a seed_n whereby_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o beget_v unto_o god_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o preserve_v spiritual_a strength_n and_o nourish_v they_o to_o life_n eternal_a the_o light_n that_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n the_o physic_n that_o cure_v we_o of_o our_o corruption_n the_o mean_n of_o work_v in_o we_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o of_o assure_v unto_o we_o everlasting_a happiness_n four_o we_o must_v bring_v faith_n to_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n without_o which_o it_o will_v profit_v we_o nothing_o 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v by_o which_o faith_n we_o do_v not_o only_o steadfast_o believe_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v sound_o deliver_v out_o of_o god_n word_n but_o also_o effectual_o apply_v they_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n as_o if_o they_o be_v speak_v to_o none_o but_o us._n and_o thus_o we_o must_v apply_v the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o our_o humiliation_n that_o we_o may_v escape_v god_n judgement_n instruction_n for_o our_o information_n admonition_n and_o reprehension_n for_o our_o repentance_n and_o amendment_n counsel_n for_o our_o direction_n and_o consolation_n for_o our_o comfort_n by_o which_o application_n we_o make_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n our_o peculiar_a nourishment_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o all_o god_n grace_n in_o us._n five_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n with_o humility_n submit_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o as_o god_n ordinance_n and_o sceptre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o be_v rule_v and_o govern_v direct_v and_o instruct_v admonish_v and_o reprove_v by_o it_o that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v mighty_a in_o we_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v way_n for_o god_n grace_n against_o all_o opposition_n of_o carnal_a reason_n and_o proud_a will_n final_o we_o must_v hear_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o this_o religious_a duty_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n as_o our_o main_a end_n that_o know_v his_o will_n we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o yield_v unto_o it_o entire_a and_o sincere_a obedience_n and_o next_o unto_o it_o our_o own_o salvation_n by_o be_v edify_v thereby_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o more_o and_o more_o enrich_v with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v daily_o profit_v in_o attain_v unto_o these_o end_n we_o must_v labour_v not_o only_o to_o conceive_v and_o understand_v what_o we_o hear_v but_o also_o to_o apply_v it_o unto_o our_o own_o use_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o not_o to_o hear_v it_o as_o a_o unprofitable_a discourse_n suffer_v it_o to_o go_v out_o at_o the_o one_o ear_n as_o it_o come_v in_o at_o the_o other_o but_o to_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o faithful_a memory_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o preacher_n method_n and_o order_n as_o the_o coherence_n of_o his_o text_n with_o that_o which_o go_v before_o and_o follow_v after_o the_o main_a drift_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o that_o scripture_n the_o explication_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n the_o division_n of_o the_o text_n into_o its_o several_a part_n and_o branch_n the_o main_a point_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o they_o several_o and_o in_o order_n how_o they_o be_v prove_v by_o scripture_n or_o reason_n ground_v on_o they_o illustrate_v by_o similitude_n and_o enforce_v by_o exhortation_n and_o final_o the_o use_n which_o be_v raise_v out_o of_o they_o for_o confutation_n of_o error_n admonition_n reprehension_n or_o consolation_n or_o if_o this_o method_n be_v not_o observe_v which_o ordinary_o be_v most_o profitable_a in_o a_o mix_a and_o vulgar_a auditory_a but_o the_o main_a point_n in_o the_o text_n be_v handle_v by_o way_n of_o common_a place_n then_o be_v we_o to_o observe_v his_o definition_n of_o the_o
heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n the_o devil_n idol_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n 21._o 1_o king_n 18._o 21._o like_o the_o israelite_n which_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o baal_n the_o true_a jehovah_n 33._o 2._o king_n 17._o 33._o and_o idol_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o the_o samaritan_n who_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o own_o god_n and_o of_o such_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n complain_v their_o heart_n say_v he_o be_v divide_v namely_o between_o the_o true_a jehovah_n and_o 2._o hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o their_o idol_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n call_v they_o double-minded_n who_o 8._o jam._n 1._o 8._o be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n one_o while_o offer_v unto_o god_n some_o formal_a service_n and_o another_o while_n serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o as_o they_o have_v double_a heart_n so_o also_o double_a tongue_n speak_v vanity_n 2._o psal_n 12._o 2._o to_o their_o neighbour_n with_o flatter_a lip_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n or_o a_o double_a heart_n the_o second_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o guile_n and_o falsehood_n when_o as_o we_o worship_v god_n in_o simplicity_n truth_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n do_v lay_v aside_o all_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o by-respect_n and_o do_v they_o only_o in_o conscience_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n seek_v he_o therein_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o worldly_a end_n like_o servile_a mercenary_n who_o serve_v their_o master_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o only_o for_o their_o own_o gain_n and_o advantage_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o outward_a show_n which_o have_v no_o substance_n with_o outward_a 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integrity_n and_o sincerity_n truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o prefer_v they_o much_o before_o all_o outward_a duty_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o he_o love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n and_o esteem_v it_o far_o 17_o psa_fw-la 51._o 6_o 16_o 17_o above_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o they_o be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v retain_v it_o still_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o as_o david_n also_o 17._o 1._o chron._n 29._o 17._o speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o tri_v the_o heart_n and_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o but_o the_o lord_n look_v upon_o the_o heart_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o chief_o require_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n in_o all_o his_o service_n thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n so_o joshuah_n 16._o deut._n 26._o 16._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o samuel_n fear_v the_o 24._o josh_n 24._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 24._o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o this_o god_n require_v of_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o david_n of_o his_o son_n 9_o gen._n 17._o 1._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o final_o our_o saviour_n faith_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o all_o who_o offer_v to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o also_o they_o 24._o john_n 4._o 24._o shall_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o as_o we_o must_v general_o observe_v it_o in_o all_o god_n worship_n so_o in_o all_o the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o for_o we_o must_v call_v upon_o 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n if_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v hear_v we_o we_o must_v with_o david_n praise_n god_n with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o sing_v 9_o psal_n 119._o 9_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n we_o must_v not_o chief_o respect_v the_o vocal_a tune_n but_o make_v melody_n unto_o the_o lord_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 8._o col._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o we_o must_v keep_v unto_o god_n the_o spiritual_a passeover_n not_o with_o the_o old_a leaven_n of_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n but_o with_o the_o unleavened_a bread_n of_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o give_v our_o alm_n with_o our_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o hand_n for_o the_o lord_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n and_o 23._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o col._n 3._o 23._o in_o a_o word_n whatsoever_o duty_n we_o perform_v unto_o other_o we_o must_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o condemn_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n as_o vice_n which_o be_v most_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a unto_o he_o yea_o so_o much_o do_v the_o lord_n abhor_v it_o that_o in_o the_o law_n he_o 10._o exod._n 12._o 15._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 8._o levit._fw-la 22._o 19_o deut._n 22._o 9_o 10._o forbid_v the_o very_a sign_n and_o show_n of_o it_o he_o will_v have_v no_o leaven_n in_o his_o passeover_n nor_o their_o garment_n make_v of_o linsey-woolsey_n nor_o their_o field_n plough_v with_o a_o ox_n and_o a_o ass_n nor_o sow_v with_o seed_n of_o diverse_a kind_n not_o that_o god_n care_v for_o these_o thing_n but_o to_o show_v under_o these_o type_n and_o shadow_n how_o much_o he_o detest_v all_o hypocrisy_n and_o double-dealing_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n second_o this_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n because_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o obedience_n as_o perfect_v which_o spring_v from_o it_o though_o it_o be_v stain_v with_o much_o corruption_n and_o join_v with_o many_o imperfection_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n integrity_n and_o perfection_n be_v promiscuous_o put_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o and_o those_o be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v perfect_a before_o god_n who_o in_o simplicity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n labour_v after_o perfection_n and_o serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n as_o noah_n abraham_n job_n david_n asa_n zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n though_o they_o have_v many_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v record_v of_o they_o and_o contrariwise_o the_o best_a grace_n or_o rather_o the_o most_o glorious_a show_n of_o they_o and_o the_o most_o resplendent_a and_o formal_a action_n which_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o be_v no_o better_o at_o the_o best_a then_o glorious_a sin_n in_o god_n sight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n special_o 13._o jam._n 3._o 17._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o require_v in_o all_o our_o grace_n and_o virtuous_a action_n that_o they_o be_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n without_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n so_o that_o wisdom_n which_o be_v from_o above_o be_v without_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n though_o carnal_a man_n think_v they_o most_o wise_a who_o most_o excel_v in_o it_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v unfeigned_a and_o so_o must_v our_o repentance_n also_o and_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o like_o ahab_n in_o outward_a show_n only_o dissemble_a and_o
disguise_v our_o love_n must_v not_o be_v in_o speech_n and_o tongue_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v call_v 18._o 1._o john_n 3._o 18._o upon_o god_n in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n or_o else_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v but_o mere_a lip-labour_n which_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v or_o regard_v and_o therefore_o david_n use_v his_o sincerity_n in_o pray_v as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v he_o audience_n give_v ear_n say_v he_o unto_o my_o prayer_n which_o go_v not_o out_o of_o feign_a lip_n and_o ezechias_n his_o integrity_n of_o life_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o move_v he_o for_o therepeal_n 13._o psalm_n 145._o esa_n 29._o 13._o of_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n and_o prolong_v of_o his_o day_n remember_v now_o o_o lord_n say_v he_o i_o beseech_v thou_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n etc._n etc._n final_o our_o preach_n must_v not_o be_v deceitful_a like_o those_o which_o make_v merchandise_n of_o the_o word_n but_o as_o of_o sincerity_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o act._n 10._o 33._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o our_o hear_n likewise_o of_o the_o word_n must_v be_v in_o sincerity_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n and_o as_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n for_o otherwise_o our_o seem_a grace_n and_o virtuous_a action_n like_o beautiful_a picture_n which_o want_v life_n spirit_n and_o motion_n be_v not_o substantial_a in_o god_n sight_n but_o show_v and_o shadow_n only_o if_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n be_v want_v not_o look_v unto_o god_n glory_n or_o show_v any_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o but_o only_o unto_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a end_n and_o by-respect_n of_o our_o own_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o preferment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o three_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n because_o otherwise_o we_o can_v approve_v ourselves_o for_o sound_a 29._o rom._n 2._o 28_o 29._o christian_n accept_v of_o god_n what_o outward_a show_n soever_o we_o make_v nor_o our_o badge_n and_o sign_n of_o christianity_n such_o as_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o be_v not_o a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o outward_o neither_o be_v that_o circumcision_n which_o be_v outward_a in_o the_o flesh_n but_o he_o be_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o inward_o and_o circumcision_n be_v that_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o in_o the_o letter_n who_o praise_n be_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o though_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v do_v in_o hypocrisy_n may_v get_v the_o applause_n of_o man_n and_o gain_v their_o praise_n cause_v they_o who_o do_v they_o to_o be_v magnify_v and_o extol_v yet_o god_n no_o further_o regard_v they_o then_o to_o vilify_v condemn_v and_o punish_v they_o for_o he_o see_v not_o as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o look_v but_o to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n but_o god_n look_v unto_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o regard_n that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n be_v abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n four_o because_o the_o lord_n do_v rich_o reward_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v for_o the_o 11._o psalm_n 84._o 11._o lord_n be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o in_o this_o life_n he_o multipli_v all_o his_o favour_n upon_o they_o who_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o which_o be_v clean_o in_o heart_n and_o to_o such_o he_o limit_v all_o his_o gracious_a 1._o psal_n 73._o 1._o promise_n which_o he_o perform_v unto_o they_o upon_o this_o condition_n only_o so_o he_o promise_v unto_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n and_o judah_n that_o he_o will_v confirm_v 5._o 1._o king_n 2._o 4._o and_o 3._o 6._o and_o 9_o 4_o 5._o their_o kingdom_n unto_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o if_o they_o will_v walk_v before_o he_o in_o truth_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o solomon_n affirm_v that_o the_o lord_n keep_v covenant_n 14._o 2._o chron._n 6._o 14._o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o his_o servant_n that_o walk_v before_o he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o ezechias_n intreat_v god_n to_o perform_v this_o promise_n unto_o 3._o esa_n 38._o 3._o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n ground_v his_o faith_n on_o his_o observe_v this_o 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ourselves_o that_o with_o all_o our_o endeavour_n we_o strive_v to_o make_v our_o best_a speed_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o good_a duty_n with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o a_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a mind_n which_o be_v not_o disturb_v with_o dishearten_v 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o fear_n or_o tumultuous_a passion_n the_o which_o calm_a quietness_n arise_v from_o two_o cause_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n the_o which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n with_o his_o wisdom_n 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constant_a in_o all_o good_a course_n contrariwise_o when_o affection_n bear_v chief_a sway_n and_o be_v the_o first_o mover_n unto_o christian_a duty_n reason_n be_v thrust_v from_o his_o throne_n and_o will_v from_o the_o council_n table_n though_o we_o may_v by_o fit_n and_o flash_n perform_v they_o yet_o do_v they_o in_o a_o disorderly_a manner_n not_o out_o of_o sound_a judgement_n right_o inform_v but_o out_o of_o sudden_a and_o ungrounded_a passion_n we_o can_v never_o be_v constant_a in_o any_o good_a course_n but_o hot_a and_o zealous_a while_o the_o heat_n of_o passion_n last_v remiss_a and_o indifferent_a when_o this_o fervour_n abate_v and_o stone-cold_a when_o it_o cease_v and_o this_o be_v the_o true_a cause_n why_o so_o many_o who_o have_v be_v zealous_a professor_n in_o their_o youth_n become_v lukewarm_a when_o they_o come_v to_o ripe_a year_n and_o whole_o cold_a and_o negligent_a worldly_a and_o profane_a in_o their_o old_a age_n because_o their_o religion_n and_o 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delight_n in_o us._n second_o we_o must_v hear_v it_o not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o shall_v one_o day_n be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v three_o we_o must_v hunger_n after_o the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o god_n 2._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 20._o luk._n 10._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o word_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a tradition_n carnal_a eloquence_n and_o worldly_a wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o four_o we_o be_v to_o hear_v with_o all_o attention_n have_v our_o eye_n fasten_v upon_o the_o teacher_n and_o hang_v upon_o his_o lip_n as_o the_o child_n upon_o the_o mother_n breast_n like_o the_o hearer_n 7._o luk._n 4_o 20._o and_o 19_o 48._o nehem._n 8._o 3._o act._n 20._o 7._o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v careful_o banish_v all_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o wander_a thought_n and_o also_o all_o drowzinesse_n and_o sleepiness_n see_v we_o will_v not_o so_o hear_v 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to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n wait_v his_o leisure_n with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n expect_v when_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o descend_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o move_v and_o excite_v our_o affection_n as_o sometime_o the_o angel_n into_o the_o pool_n that_o he_o may_v trouble_v the_o water_n according_a to_o that_o in_o the_o lamentation_n it_o be_v good_a that_o a_o man_n 26._o lam._n 3._o 26._o shall_v both_o hope_n and_o quiet_o wait_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o if_o we_o do_v we_o shall_v assure_o find_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o vision_n so_o may_v i_o of_o this_o spiritual_a visitation_n it_o stay_v but_o for_o 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o the_o appoint_a time_n but_o at_o the_o end_n it_o shall_v speak_v comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o lie_v though_o it_o seem_v to_o tarry_v wait_v for_o it_o because_o it_o will_v sure_o come_v it_o will_v not_o 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next_o unto_o faith_n upon_o 37._o luk._n 24._o 37._o which_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n a_o duty_n that_o belong_v unto_o all_o and_o be_v never_o unseasonable_a always_o necessary_a a_o evangelicall_a grace_n and_o chief_a fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o which_o it_o live_v without_o which_o it_o be_v dead_a so_o that_o as_o faith_n be_v the_o life_n of_o our_o soul_n by_o apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o in_o who_o we_o live_v so_o repentance_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o sense_n and_o feeling_n which_o can_v not_o otherwise_o judge_v of_o the_o hide_a root_n but_o by_o the_o outward_a fruit_n be_v the_o life_n of_o this_o life_n as_o faith_n be_v the_o only_a condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a so_o repentance_n as_o a_o counter-bond_n assure_v unto_o we_o this_o assurance_n &_o by_o a_o sensible_a infallibility_n &_o outward_a evidence_n persuade_v we_o that_o we_o perform_v this_o condition_n of_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o apprehend_v all_o the_o promise_n by_o faith_n unfeigned_a now_o that_o thou_o may_v o_o my_o soul_n proceed_v in_o some_o order_n what_o be_v this_o repentance_n but_o a_o evangelicall_a and_o save_a grace_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o thy_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n apply_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o his_o instrument_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o inflame_v thy_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n do_v make_v thou_o look_v upon_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v to_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n as_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o his_o death_n to_o hate_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o turn_v unto_o god_n offer_v unto_o thou_o grace_n and_o pardon_n by_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n and_o no_o natural_a endowment_n which_o come_v by_o inheritance_n or_o else_o procure_v by_o thy_o own_o purchase_n it_o be_v the_o 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which_o himself_o begin_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o repent_v he_o strike_v our_o stony_a heart_n and_o make_v they_o to_o relent_v by_o sound_a contrition_n before_o these_o rock_n will_v yield_v any_o water_n of_o true_a repentance_n it_o be_v he_o that_o pour_v the_o spirit_n 25._o ezek._n 11._o 29._o &_o 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o act._n 5._o 31_o &_o 11._o 18._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 25._o of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n before_o they_o can_v lament_v for_o their_o wickedness_n and_o that_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o with_o it_o remission_n of_o sin_n thou_o can_v not_o turn_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n before_o he_o first_o turn_v unto_o thou_o nor_o weep_v bitter_o with_o peter_n till_o he_o thaw_v thy_o freeze_a heart_n by_o reflect_v upon_o thou_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a countenance_n yea_o when_o he_o turn_v thou_o can_v not_o turn_v till_o he_o turn_v his_o face_n turn_v also_o thy_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v run_v away_o with_o fear_n and_o never_o look_v back_o that_o thou_o may_v behold_v his_o gracious_a countenance_n promise_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o his_o stretch_v out_o arm_n to_o receive_v thou_o unto_o grace_n and_o favour_n sure_o say_v the_o church_n after_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o 21._o jer._n 31._o 19_o lam._n 5._o 21._o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n no_o man_n can_v sorrow_n for_o his_o sin_n nor_o resolve_v to_o forsake_v they_o but_o he_o that_o hate_v they_o nor_o any_o hate_v they_o but_o they_o who_o love_n god_n nor_o any_o love_v he_o who_o heart_n he_o first_o inflame_v not_o by_o shed_v abroad_o his_o love_n in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o work_v alone_o but_o together_o with_o his_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o this_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o work_v our_o adamantine_a heart_n to_o this_o relent_a softness_n and_o the_o water_n which_o issue_v out_o of_o his_o pierce_a side_n which_o be_v behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n do_v draw_v out_o of_o our_o eye_n the_o brinish_a water_n of_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o because_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o repentance_n both_o as_o he_o procure_v it_o by_o the_o meritorious_a virtue_n of_o his_o death_n and_o work_v it_o by_o his_o bloodshed_n apply_v by_o faith_n he_o injoin_v his_o apostle_n to_o preach_v repentance_n in_o his_o name_n final_o 47._o luk._n 24._o 47._o it_o be_v the_o oil_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o supple_v and_o soften_v our_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n it_o be_v this_o divine_a fire_n which_o warm_v our_o cold_a heart_n with_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n love_n and_o the_o hot_a blood_n that_o issue_v from_o our_o saviour_n cause_v they_o to_o send_v up_o into_o our_o head_n these_o salt_n yet_o sweet_a water_n of_o 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and_o from_o 18._o act._n 26._o 18._o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v forgiveness_n of_o sin_n and_o inheritance_n among_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o which_o respect_n they_o be_v call_v spiritual_a father_n beget_v they_o to_o god_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o 15._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o word_n so_o likewise_o instrumental_a cause_n which_o be_v inward_a precedent_n and_o immediate_a as_o save_v knowledge_n show_v the_o way_n to_o repentance_n a_o lively_a faith_n unfeigned_a love_n and_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n especial_o the_o last_o and_o general_a judgement_n at_o 30._o act._n 17._o 30._o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n or_o else_o outward_a which_o either_o lead_n and_o draw_v or_o else_o move_v and_o persuade_v we_o to_o repentance_n of_o the_o former_a sort_n be_v many_o instrument_n and_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o it_o as_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o first_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o law_n which_o prepare_v we_o for_o it_o and_o of_o the_o 7._o esa_n 55._o 7._o gospel_n which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o by_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o will_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n so_o also_o cross_n 4._o psal_n 119._o 71._o luk._n 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o rom._n 2._o 4._o and_o affliction_n either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o other_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n either_o promise_v or_o bestow_v the_o move_a and_o persuade_v cause_n be_v innumerable_a as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n his_o truth_n in_o his_o
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_o
to_o cure_v all_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n though_o the_o head_n be_v sick_a and_o the_o whole_a heart_n faint_a and_o though_o from_o the_o sole_a of_o the_o foot_n 17._o esa_n 1._o 5_o 6_o 16_o 17._o to_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o head_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o thou_o but_o wound_n and_o bruise_n and_o putrify_a sore_n yet_o if_o thou_o will_v apply_v unto_o they_o this_o sovereign_a salve_n they_o shall_v be_v all_o heal_v so_o that_o even_o thy_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n shall_v become_v white_a as_o snow_n and_o wool_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o repentance_n ordinary_a and_o extraordinary_a and_o thus_o thou_o see_v o_o my_o soul_n the_o nature_n of_o true_a repentance_n which_o admit_v of_o no_o distribution_n into_o kind_n but_o yet_o thou_o may_v distinguish_v it_o into_o some_o degree_n for_o either_o thou_o may_v consider_v it_o in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o thy_o conversion_n when_o as_o thou_o do_v break_v from_o thy_o sin_n by_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o turn_v unto_o thy_o god_n in_o new_a obedience_n or_o else_o it_o be_v the_o continue_v of_o it_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o this_o life_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v never_o in_o this_o world_n perfect_o cure_v of_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o they_o will_v break_v out_o again_o the_o inward_a corruption_n not_o thorough_o draw_v out_o still_o seek_v vent_n in_o some_o outward_a issue_n so_o this_o plaster_n of_o repentance_n must_v continual_o be_v apply_v and_o renew_v and_o be_v never_o quite_o neglect_v and_o throw_v away_o until_o by_o death_n the_o cure_n be_v perfect_v now_o this_o repentance_n which_o thou_o must_v continue_v o_o my_o soul_n even_o till_o by_o thy_o separation_n from_o thy_o belove_a body_n thou_o be_v free_v from_o that_o hate_a body_n of_o sinful_a corruption_n be_v either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a thy_o ordinary_a repentance_n be_v that_o which_o thou_o must_v daily_o perform_v for_o as_o thou_o daily_o sin_v against_o thy_o good_a god_n so_o thou_o must_v daily_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o they_o hate_n and_o abhor_v they_o as_o conquer_v rebel_n who_o have_v get_v new_a strength_n have_v give_v thou_o these_o foil_n subdue_v and_o mortify_v they_o and_o endeavour_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n thy_o extraordinary_a repentance_n be_v either_o when_o by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sloth_n and_o security_n thou_o have_v discontinue_v this_o exercise_n and_o afterward_o do_v undertake_v it_o afresh_o be_v excite_v and_o move_v hereunto_o by_o outward_a help_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n affliction_n danger_n of_o be_v overtake_v with_o some_o approach_a evil_n extraordinary_a blessing_n and_o such_o like_a or_o by_o the_o inward_a motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o else_o when_o thou_o be_v overtake_v for_o want_n of_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n of_o some_o grievous_a and_o unusual_a sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v make_v deep_a wound_n and_o fearful_a gash_n into_o thy_o conscience_n in_o both_o which_o respect_n thou_o must_v double_v thy_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n that_o thou_o may_v rise_v from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v redeem_v the_o lose_a time_n wherein_o thou_o have_v negligent_o intermit_v this_o holy_a exercise_n bewail_v thy_o extraordinary_a sin_n with_o extraordinary_a sorrow_n and_o bitter_a grief_n both_o in_o great_a measure_n suitable_a to_o these_o great_a sin_n and_o in_o a_o more_o vehement_a and_o powerful_a manner_n hate_v these_o sin_n with_o more_o than_o mortal_a hatred_n drive_v out_o these_o curse_a enemy_n which_o have_v give_v thou_o such_o shameful_a foil_n with_o all_o despite_n and_o redouble_v thy_o watch_n that_o they_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v keep_v out_o of_o thy_o coast_n and_o never_o be_v able_a to_o surprise_v and_o overcome_v thou_o final_o thy_o repentance_n my_o soul_n must_v be_v extraordinary_a when_o thy_o god_n move_v thou_o unto_o it_o by_o any_o extraordinary_a occasion_n as_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o perform_v some_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o importance_n as_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n which_o require_v extraordinary_a preparation_n and_o examination_n when_o thou_o humble_a thyself_o in_o some_o solemn_a fast_n public_a or_o private_a for_o the_o avert_n of_o some_o imminent_a judgement_n or_o deliverance_n from_o some_o present_a evil_n or_o when_o thou_o be_v to_o undertake_v some_o business_n for_o thyself_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n no_o less_o weighty_a and_o necessary_a then_o full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n then_o my_o soul_n be_v it_o high_a time_n for_o thou_o to_o renew_v and_o redouble_v thy_o repentance_n that_o thy_o sin_n which_o separate_v between_o thy_o god_n and_o thou_o may_v be_v remoove_v and_o not_o stop_v and_o hinder_v thou_o from_o receive_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o weighty_a employment_n so_o also_o when_o thou_o addresse_v thyself_o to_o thy_o god_n to_o make_v suit_n for_o some_o blessing_n which_o thou_o much_o desire_v from_o which_o thy_o sin_n may_v hinder_v thou_o and_o stop_v the_o stream_n of_o his_o grace_n that_o though_o it_o overflow_v to_o all_o other_o yet_o thou_o shall_v remain_v dry_a and_o barren_a or_o for_o the_o removal_n of_o some_o great_a affliction_n which_o if_o thou_o continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n thou_o may_v just_o fear_v will_v be_v continue_v upon_o thou_o till_o thy_o god_n by_o redouble_v thy_o stripe_n and_o smart_n have_v make_v thou_o to_o renew_v thy_o repentance_n and_o redouble_v thy_o sorrow_n final_o it_o be_v fit_a time_n thus_o to_o repent_v when_o thy_o god_n summon_v thou_o by_o sickness_n to_o appear_v before_o he_o and_o threaten_v thou_o to_o bring_v thou_o before_o his_o tribunal_n under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n then_o be_v there_o no_o more_o need_n o_o my_o soul_n to_o set_v thy_o house_n and_o state_n in_o order_n than_o thyself_o and_o then_o be_v it_o fit_a time_n that_o thou_o shall_v renew_v thy_o repentance_n with_o ezechias_n in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n that_o thou_o may_v make_v thy_o account_n ready_a before_o thou_o be_v to_o render_v they_o unto_o thy_o judge_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v much_o indebt_v and_o have_v nothing_o to_o pay_v thou_o must_v while_o thou_o be_v here_o by_o renew_v thy_o faith_n and_o repentance_n sue_v out_o thy_o pardon_n and_o get_v a_o general_a acquittance_n for_o all_o thy_o debt_n seal_v with_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v go_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n when_o thy_o judge_n call_v thou_o to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n cap._n xxi_o show_v how_o we_o must_v work_v the_o former_a point_n upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o how_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o be_v affect_v with_o fervent_a desire_n to_o practise_v this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o understanding_n discourse_v of_o the_o chief_a point_n observable_a in_o this_o excellent_a grace_n of_o repentance_n labour_v to_o work_v what_o thou_o know_v into_o thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o to_o bring_v it_o all_o to_o some_o holy_a use_n that_o thou_o may_v prepare_v these_o spiritual_a meat_n not_o only_o to_o look_v upon_o for_o so_o thou_o may_v in_o this_o great_a plenty_n depart_v a_o hunger_a and_o be_v never_o the_o better_a in_o thy_o health_n strength_n and_o good_a like_n but_o endeavour_n to_o apply_v they_o to_o taste_v their_o sweetness_n to_o feed_v upon_o and_o digest_v they_o for_o thy_o nourishment_n thou_o have_v discover_v my_o soul_n excellent_a water_n which_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o their_o own_o nature_n yet_o the_o wood_n of_o thy_o saviour_n cross_n be_v cast_v into_o they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n will_v make_v they_o to_o become_v sweet_a drink_v deep_o of_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v never_o again_o thirst_v after_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n which_o may_v well_o glut_v thou_o but_o will_v never_o satisfy_v thou_o but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a whereas_o these_o water_n my_o soul_n will_v cure_v this_o dropsy_n and_o make_v thou_o thirst_v only_o after_o spiritual_a thing_n in_o which_o there_o be_v great_a delight_n see_v thou_o may_v here_o drink_v thy_o fill_n without_o impeachment_n yea_o with_o much_o improvement_n of_o thy_o health_n or_o rather_o because_o thou_o can_v never_o be_v fill_v in_o this_o life_n thou_o may_v ever_o thirst_v and_o ever_o drink_v thirst_v without_o distemper_n without_o grief_n and_o drink_v with_o all_o spiritual_a delight_n see_v these_o water_n satisfy_v without_o satiety_n and_o as_o they_o be_v good_a for_o thy_o inward_a thirst_n so_o also_o for_o thy_o both_o
outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a 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repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o 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favour_n dissolve_v the_o cloud_n of_o grief_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o distil_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o not_o the_o strong_a and_o cold_a wind_n of_o his_o rigorous_a justice_n and_o terrible_a threat_n which_o either_o blow_v they_o quite_o away_o or_o congeal_v they_o unto_o a_o icy_a hardness_n make_v thy_o tear_n while_o they_o be_v drop_v like_a hailstone_n which_o will_v destroy_v thy_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n rather_o than_o cause_v they_o to_o grow_v and_o multiply_v it_o be_v not_o a_o common_a but_o a_o save_a grace_n see_v to_o whosoever_o god_n give_v it_o he_o give_v they_o also_o salvation_n with_o it_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n if_o thou_o will_v have_v the_o one_o refuse_v not_o the_o other_o for_o these_o gift_n of_o grace_n must_v go_v together_o it_o be_v a_o evangelicall_a gift_n and_o not_o a_o legal_a which_o have_v such_o hard_a condition_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o be_v obtain_v whereas_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o offer_v to_o give_v but_o also_o enable_v thou_o to_o receive_v what_o it_o offer_v and_o to_o perform_v what_o it_o require_v the_o strong_a wind_n thunder_n and_o earthquake_n of_o legal_a threaten_n do_v only_o prepare_v a_o way_n but_o it_o be_v the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o assure_v thou_o by_o faith_n of_o god_n love_n work_v it_o in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n despise_v not_o this_o word_n of_o grace_n but_o while_o thy_o god_n speak_v and_o allure_v thou_o by_o his_o sweet_a promise_n to_o repentance_n harken_v unto_o he_o and_o harden_v 8._o psal_n 75._o 7_o 8._o not_o thy_o heart_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o thou_o return_v unto_o he_o again_o and_o thyself_o with_o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o it_o shall_v be_v reject_v and_o thou_o with_o it_o because_o it_o be_v small_a and_o worthless_a for_o thy_o god_n require_v not_o perfection_n but_o truth_n and_o that_o his_o gift_n be_v not_o embase_v by_o the_o mixture_n of_o thy_o hypocrisy_n he_o look_v not_o to_o receive_v much_o where_o he_o give_v but_o little_a nor_o will_v reject_v any_o of_o his_o own_o grace_n as_o small_a and_o worthless_a see_v though_o they_o be_v but_o of_o small_a value_n as_o they_o be_v thou_o yet_o from_o the_o author_n and_o giver_n they_o have_v sufficient_a worth_n and_o excellency_n for_o which_o he_o will_v accept_v they_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v free_o give_v thou_o but_o by_o and_o for_o his_o son_n thy_o saviour_n it_o come_v to_o thou_o of_o free_a grace_n from_o god_n by_o christ_n but_o to_o he_o by_o purchase_n thou_o have_v it_o for_o nothing_o save_o grateful_a acceptance_n but_o thy_o saviour_n buy_v it_o at_o a_o dear_a rate_n even_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n nothing_o else_o can_v procure_v thy_o pardon_n without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o place_n to_o repentance_n for_o never_o will_v thou_o have_v return_v to_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v incense_v to_o wrath_n by_o thy_o sin_n have_v not_o christ_n by_o that_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n reconcile_v thou_o and_o wrought_v thy_o peace_n beside_o so_o be_v thy_o rebellious_a heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n unto_o more_o than_o a_o adamantine_a hardness_n that_o nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a goat_n or_o innocent_a lamb_n can_v mollify_v and_o soften_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o this_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o see_v thy_o saviour_n have_v buy_v it_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o purchase_n do_v not_o now_o ungrateful_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o so_o gracious_o offer_v it_o unto_o thou_o of_o free_a gift_n especial_o see_v he_o use_v
the_o service_n of_o a_o king_n yes_o my_o soul_n behold_v a_o service_n much_o more_o excellent_a much_o more_o profitable_a the_o service_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n for_o he_o make_v true_o as_o it_o be_v say_v hyperbolical_o of_o tyre_n merchant_n all_o his_o servant_n king_n not_o of_o a_o 8._o esa_n 23._o 8._o earthly_a but_o of_o a_o heavenly_a not_o of_o a_o transitory_a but_o of_o a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n serve_v then_o with_o cheerfulness_n o_o my_o soul_n such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n who_o reward_v such_o simple_a and_o short_a service_n with_o such_o large_a and_o last_a wage_n yea_o be_v sorry_a that_o thou_o have_v return_v no_o soon_o into_o his_o service_n for_o which_o alone_o thou_o be_v create_v and_o redeem_v and_o repent_v that_o thou_o have_v no_o soon_o repent_v glorify_v god_n in_o acknowledge_v thy_o error_n and_o wander_n glorify_v his_o justice_n which_o have_v punish_v thy_o sin_n in_o christ_n correct_v they_o in_o thou_o glorify_v he_o in_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n who_o to_o spare_v thou_o have_v punish_v his_o best_a belove_a final_o as_o thou_o have_v dishonour_v he_o by_o thy_o sin_n so_o glorify_v he_o by_o thy_o new_a obedience_n and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a amendment_n of_o life_n and_o do_v it_o with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n o_o my_o soul_n see_v so_o gracious_a be_v thy_o good_a god_n that_o he_o have_v couple_v his_o glory_n and_o thy_o salvation_n inseparable_o together_o so_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o seek_v the_o one_o but_o thou_o must_v find_v the_o other_o thou_o can_v use_v no_o mean_n to_o glorify_v he_o but_o by_o the_o same_o thou_o shall_v attain_v unto_o glory_n and_o make_v thy_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o repentance_n 10._o 2._o pet._n 5._o 5_o 10._o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o §._o sect._n 5_o motive_n to_o bring_v 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thou_o apt_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v overtake_v and_o overcome_v and_o they_o as_o ready_a to_o surprise_v thou_o therefore_o my_o soul_n while_o thou_o stand_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v be_v never_o secure_a 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o which_o will_v cause_v negligence_n but_o nourish_v ever_o in_o thou_o a_o godly_a fear_n of_o be_v surprise_v and_o foil_v which_o will_v make_v thou_o watchful_a and_o to_o stand_v always_o upon_o thy_o guard_n and_o see_v thou_o can_v not_o stand_v in_o thy_o own_o strength_n thou_o must_v also_o entertain_v a_o holy_a desire_n after_o god_n grace_n and_o assistance_n desire_n 5._o desire_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o withstand_v tentation_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n daily_o in_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n the_o which_o thy_o desire_n must_v not_o be_v cold_a and_o remiss_a but_o must_v be_v back_v and_o strengthen_v with_o fervent_a zeal_n which_o must_v show_v itself_o in_o zeal_n 6._o zeal_n oppose_v courageous_o all_o the_o mean_n that_o hinder_v thou_o in_o thy_o christian_a course_n for_o so_o many_o block_n lie_v in_o this_o way_n so_o many_o enemy_n that_o encounter_v thou_o and_o labour_n may_v and_o main_a to_o hinder_v thy_o proceed_n that_o thou_o can_v not_o overcome_v they_o without_o much_o courage_n and_o resolution_n nor_o amend_v thy_o life_n unless_o thou_o be_v zealous_a final_o my_o soul_n see_v notwithstanding_o 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o all_o thy_o zeal_n and_o resolution_n thou_o be_v often_o foil_v with_o that_o secret_a traitor_n and_o dangerous_a rebel_n which_o thou_o nourish_v in_o thy_o own_o bosom_n do_v not_o careless_o and_o cowardly_o put_v up_o all_o these_o wrong_n and_o indignity_n but_o after_o thou_o have_v arm_v thyself_o strong_o against_o this_o traitorous_a enemy_n set_v upon_o he_o foil_n he_o as_o he_o have_v foil_v thou_o and_o take_v sharp_a revenge_n upon_o he_o and_o wound_v he_o to_o the_o death_n with_o all_o his_o sinful_a lust_n revenge_n 7._o revenge_n yea_o if_o thou_o find_v he_o strong_a in_o resistance_n abridge_v thyself_o in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n in_o their_o own_o nature_n indifferent_a which_o thy_o enemy_n have_v make_v by_o their_o abuse_n snare_n unto_o thou_o and_o occasion_n of_o sin_n rather_o than_o give_v he_o any_o advantage_n by_o use_v thy_o liberty_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o use_v moderate_a abstinence_n then_o that_o such_o a_o enemy_n shall_v get_v any_o strength_n by_o feed_v with_o thou_o cap._n xxii_o of_o diverse_a special_a mean_n whereby_o the_o point_n meditate_a be_v wrought_v upon_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o examination_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v what_o be_v require_v in_o this_o duty_n of_o repentance_n examine_v thyself_o how_o thou_o have_v perform_v it_o have_v thou_o have_v a_o true_a and_o thorough_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o natural_a impotency_n and_o averseness_n to_o this_o duty_n of_o thy_o security_n impenitency_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o have_v thou_o have_v fervent_a desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o have_v thou_o seek_v and_o sue_v to_o thy_o god_n the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o this_o grace_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o supply_a and_o soften_a of_o thy_o hard_a and_o stony_a heart_n that_o it_o may_v relent_v and_o resolve_v into_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o thou_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o heart_n to_o sound_a humiliation_n and_o contrition_n have_v thou_o be_v careful_a as_o thou_o ought_v in_o use_v all_o those_o good_a mean_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v give_v thou_o for_o the_o effectual_a work_n of_o this_o grace_n in_o thy_o heart_n have_v thou_o
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
corruption_n do_v yet_o lie_v unmortify_v in_o we_o and_o prevail_v against_o we_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o purpose_n and_o promise_n to_o subdue_v and_o root_v it_o out_o then_o be_v this_o exercise_n seasonable_a that_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n we_o may_v with_o all_o fervency_n desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o heal_n of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o land_n by_o turn_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o for_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o these_o prevail_a and_o reign_a sin_n through_o serious_a and_o sound_a repentance_n for_o the_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n that_o they_o may_v no_o more_o lead_v we_o captive_a unto_o sin_n and_o bring_v of_o they_o in_o subjection_n to_o the_o spiritual_a part_n and_o thus_o paul_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n especial_o that_o heinous_a wickedness_n in_o persecute_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o his_o first_o conversion_n be_v say_v to_o have_v fast_v three_o day_n 11._o act._n 9_o 9_o 11._o and_o ezra_n with_o the_o people_n humble_v themselves_o by_o fast_v before_o the_o 2._o ezr._n 9_o 3_o 6._o &_o 10._o 6._o neh._n 9_o 1_o 2._o lord_n because_o they_o have_v grievous_o sin_v by_o take_v strange_a wine_n the_o which_o reign_v and_o sway_v so_o powerful_o among_o they_o that_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o prophet_n be_v not_o for_o a_o good_a while_n sufficient_a to_o pull_v they_o out_o of_o it_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n be_v also_o a_o sufficient_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n and_o that_o either_o when_o some_o heavy_a judgement_n be_v threaten_v and_o imminent_a that_o we_o may_v avert_v it_o or_o already_o impose_v that_o we_o may_v be_v deliver_v out_o of_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v private_a and_o concern_v our_o own_o person_n and_o family_n or_o public_a respect_v either_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n concern_v the_o first_o when_o the_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v but_o threaten_v and_o ready_a to_o light_v upon_o we_o than_o the_o lord_n especial_o call_v we_o to_o fast_v and_o mourn_v that_o unfeigned_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n 12._o esa_n 22._o 12._o which_o be_v the_o cause_n the_o judgement_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n may_v cease_v and_o be_v avert_v and_o then_o this_o exercise_n be_v most_o seasonable_a and_o profitable_a because_o the_o sentence_n be_v more_o easy_o stay_v then_o revoke_v and_o the_o malefactor_n with_o less_o suit_n acquit_v or_o pardon_v than_o the_o execution_n put_v off_o after_o he_o once_o have_v his_o doom_n beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a benefit_n and_o much_o more_o safe_a and_o sweet_a to_o be_v keep_v from_o the_o fire_n then_o to_o be_v pull_v out_o like_o firebrand_n that_o be_v half_o burn_v and_o much_o more_o please_v unto_o god_n see_v he_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o his_o threaten_n which_o be_v not_o to_o punish_v for_o he_o delight_v 18._o ezek._n 33._o 12._o micah_n 7._o 18._o not_o in_o the_o smart_n of_o his_o child_n who_o he_o correct_v but_o that_o by_o mature_a and_o seasonable_a repentance_n we_o may_v escape_v and_o so_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o jehosaphat_n who_o by_o humble_v himself_o by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n escape_v the_o invasion_n of_o his_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o in_o the_o ninevite_n who_o at_o jonas_n preach_v repent_v of_o their_o sin_n be_v spare_v and_o preserve_v from_o that_o imminent_a destruction_n which_o be_v threaten_v against_o they_o neither_o be_v god_n threaten_n absolute_a but_o to_o be_v understand_v with_o 8._o jer._n 18._o 7_o 8._o the_o condition_n of_o repentance_n namely_o that_o the_o punishment_n denounce_v shall_v be_v inflict_v if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o avert_v if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n and_o so_o leave_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n but_o if_o we_o have_v neglect_v this_o duty_n till_o the_o judgement_n have_v already_o seize_v upon_o we_o than_o our_o best_a course_n be_v to_o do_v it_o rather_o late_a than_o never_o and_o to_o labour_v by_o our_o sound_a humiliation_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n first_o pardon_v and_o then_o to_o have_v the_o punishment_n remoove_v which_o we_o have_v have_v no_o care_n to_o prevent_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o private_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o ourselves_o as_o sickness_n poverty_n loss_n disgrace_n and_o such_o like_a or_o public_a lie_v upon_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n wherein_o we_o have_v our_o part_n and_o share_n either_o in_o our_o own_o person_n or_o by_o sympathy_n and_o compassion_n as_o be_v fellow-member_n 15._o judg._n 2._o 4_o 5._o &_o 3._o 9_o dan._n 9_o 3._o jos_n 7._o 6._o joel_n 1_o 14._o &_o 2._o 12_o 15._o of_o the_o same_o body_n as_o the_o sword_n captivity_n pestilence_n famine_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o likewise_o this_o exercise_n be_v profitable_a when_o we_o address_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o humble_a suitor_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a and_o important_a benefit_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o then_o hard_a and_o unlikely_a to_o be_v obtain_v or_o achieve_v by_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o devize_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o we_o shall_v humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o weighty_a business_n either_o for_o ourselves_o or_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n upon_o which_o occasion_n ezra_n nehemiah_n and_o hester_n 3._o ezr._n 8._o 21._o nehem._n 1._o 4_o 13._o hest._n 4._o 16._o act._n 13._o 3._o fast_v and_o the_o church_n when_o they_o send_v forth_o barnabas_n and_o paul_n about_o that_o great_a work_n the_o conversion_n of_o the_o gentile_n but_o especial_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o thus_o humble_v ourselves_o when_o we_o find_v some_o great_a defect_n in_o any_o of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o will_v labour_v earnest_o with_o god_n by_o prayer_n that_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o exceed_v weak_a in_o faith_n and_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v when_o we_o feel_v our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n so_o as_o we_o can_v repent_v and_o will_v have_v they_o supple_v and_o soften_v that_o they_o may_v resolve_v and_o melt_v in_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o find_v our_o affiance_n in_o god_n so_o feeble_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v and_o fail_v in_o every_o small_a trial_n or_o when_o we_o perceive_v want_n of_o gift_n and_o ability_n in_o ourselves_o for_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o will_v be_v suitor_n to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o every_o good_a 17._o jam._n 1._o 5_o 17._o and_o perfect_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o at_o least_o with_o competency_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o such_o gift_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o duty_n with_o comfort_n to_o ourselves_o and_o profit_n to_o other_o but_o especial_o so_o as_o god_n glory_n may_v receive_v no_o damage_n or_o detriment_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o end_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o fast_v the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v chief_o aim_v in_o this_o action_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o we_o then_o most_o magnify_v when_o we_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o acknowledge_v our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o extol_v his_o grace_n &_o goodness_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o those_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o true_a fast_a if_o we_o propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o it_o that_o we_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o merit_n by_o it_o at_o god_n hand_n the_o pardon_n of_o any_o of_o our_o sin_n or_o the_o joy_n in_o heaven_n in_o any_o part_n or_o degree_n for_o such_o a_o fast_o be_v fit_a for_o none_o but_o pharisee_n and_o proud_a justiciaries_n who_o will_v rob_v god_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n of_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o part_n arrogate_v it_o unto_o themselves_o by_o have_v some_o share_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o they_o who_o thus_o fast_o the_o lord_n may_v just_o charge_v they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o
and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n cheerfulness_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n when_o they_o seem_v full_a of_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n because_o the_o lord_n in_o who_o we_o trust_v be_v able_a to_o support_v and_o defend_v us._n and_o final_o conscience_n of_o our_o well_o do_v and_o our_o earnest_a desire_n to_o glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n do_v not_o only_a much_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o christ_n all-sufficient_a merit_n but_o also_o exceed_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n so_o that_o we_o be_v thereby_o enable_v with_o great_a confidence_n to_o have_v our_o access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o with_o much_o liberty_n of_o speech_n and_o spirit_n to_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o hear_v and_o grant_v for_o the_o effectual_a 16._o jam._n 5._o 16._o fervent_a prayer_n of_o arighteous_a man_n avail_v much_o and_o we_o be_v assure_v with_o david_n that_o the_o god_n of_o our_o righteousness_n will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n 3._o psal_n 4._o 1_o 3._o who_o set_v apart_o he_o that_o be_v godly_a for_o himself_o will_v hear_v we_o be_v such_o when_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o that_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o that_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n the_o which_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v 15._o psal_n 34._o 15._o as_o a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o move_v we_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o do_v good_a to_o seek_v 12._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12._o peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o because_o it_o confirm_v our_o confidence_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v and_o grant_v all_o our_o suit_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v he_o will_v fulfil_v 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o for_o howsoever_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o our_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n be_v not_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o but_o only_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n in_o who_o 12._o ephes_n 3._o 12._o we_o have_v boldness_n and_o access_n with_o confidence_n by_o the_o faith_n of_o he_o and_o though_o this_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o our_o affiance_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n know_v unto_o god_n because_o christ_n our_o high_a priest_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o in_o confidence_n whereof_o we_o may_v as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v come_v bold_o unto_o the_o 16._o heb._n 4._o 16._o throne_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v mercy_n &_o find_v grace_n to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n yet_o we_o may_v draw_v near_o with_o much_o more_o boldness_n and_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a 22._o heb._n 10._o 22._o assurance_n of_o faith_n when_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v not_o only_o the_o blood_n of_o redemption_n which_o purge_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o the_o water_n of_o ablution_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n do_v assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v wash_v in_o that_o laver_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o when_o our_o conscience_n be_v so_o purge_v from_o dead_a work_n thereby_o as_o that_o we_o be_v enable_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n to_o serve_v the_o live_a god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o 18._o heb._n 9_o 14._o psal_n 66._o 18._o heart_n we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v we_o if_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n with_o guilty_a conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o his_o service_n and_o for_o live_v in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n shame_n will_v cover_v our_o face_n and_o take_v away_o all_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n when_o we_o make_v our_o suit_n unto_o he_o for_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a 22_o job._n 3._o 20_o 21_o 22_o than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n for_o this_o make_v he_o to_o entertain_v our_o suit_n not_o only_o gracious_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o but_o also_o with_o great_a pleasure_n in_o himself_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o 8._o pro._n 15._o 8._o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o upright_o be_v his_o delight_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o david_n though_o a_o man_n high_o in_o god_n favour_n will_v not_o rash_o press_v into_o his_o presence_n to_o make_v his_o suit_n unto_o he_o before_o he_o have_v renew_v his_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v first_o wash_v his_o hand_n 6._o psal_n 26._o 6._o in_o innocency_n and_o then_o he_o will_v compass_v god_n altar_n now_o what_o great_a benefit_n than_o this_o or_o what_o more_o effectual_a motive_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o to_o have_v hereby_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n so_o as_o we_o may_v at_o all_o time_n with_o boldness_n come_v into_o his_o presence_n and_o as_o his_o chief_a favourite_n have_v his_o ear_n still_o open_a unto_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v free_o make_v all_o our_o suit_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assure_a confidence_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v see_v he_o take_v delight_n in_o our_o prayer_n and_o be_v as_o well_o please_v in_o give_v as_o we_o in_o receive_v §._o sect._n 5_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n the_o three_o spiritual_a benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v be_v christian_a courage_n and_o true_a fortitude_n for_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n no_o danger_n be_v able_a to_o daunt_v we_o and_o have_v put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n we_o fear_v not_o the_o encounter_n of_o any_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o david_n who_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n assistance_n that_o he_o say_v he_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o he_o round_o about_o and_o profess_v that_o because_o god_n be_v his_o refuge_n and_o 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o strength_n he_o will_v not_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n yea_o though_o he_o shall_v walk_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o he_o will_v fear_v no_o evil_n because_o god_n be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o rod_n and_o staff_n comfort_v he_o neither_o be_v this_o his_o case_n alone_o but_o of_o all_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n who_o as_o he_o show_v at_o large_a stand_v in_o fear_n of_o no_o evil_a though_o danger_n beset_v they_o on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o have_v make_v god_n their_o refuge_n and_o fortress_n who_o will_v therefore_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n deliver_v they_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o fowler_n and_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o they_o to_o keep_v they_o in_o all_o their_o way_n who_o shall_v bear_v they_o up_o in_o their_o hand_n lest_o they_o dash_v their_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o courageous_a let_v we_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o be_v safe_a under_o his_o protection_n and_o have_v he_o on_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 31._o psal_n 56._o 11._o our_o side_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o care_v who_o set_v against_o we_o nor_o to_o fear_v what_o man_n can_v do_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a the_o four_o benefit_n be_v that_o this_o godly_a life_n do_v keep_v our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o peaceable_a for_o when_o we_o set_v ourselves_o with_o full_a resolution_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o careful_o flee_v all_o know_a
be_v agreeable_a to_o god_n will_v and_o christ_n our_o advocate_n and_o master_n of_o request_n to_o prefer_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o behalf_n not_o plead_v our_o desert_n but_o his_o own_o merit_n and_o his_o father_n promise_n but_o also_o this_o high_a court_n of_o request_n night_n and_o day_n open_a unto_o uâ—_n that_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n we_o may_v make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o god_n with_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v hear_v and_o grant_v §._o sect._n 2_o the_o seven_o main_a privilege_n be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n the_o seven_o privilege_n peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o god_n grant_v unto_o they_o the_o mean_n to_o build_v they_o up_o in_o grace_n and_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o salvation_n with_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o their_o end_n the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v first_o of_o the_o public_a mean_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n sacrament_n and_o prayer_n which_o the_o most_o in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o at_o all_o but_o those_o only_a that_o live_v in_o the_o church_n of_o which_o the_o few_o and_o least_o number_n enjoy_v they_o to_o their_o use_n and_o benefit_n either_o because_o they_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v they_o or_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a careless_a and_o formal_a manner_n without_o any_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o profit_v by_o they_o want_v in_o themselves_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o inward_a co-operation_n of_o 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o god_n holy_a spirit_n to_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v they_o to_o their_o use_n by_o reason_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o after_o they_o have_v long_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n holy_a â—dinances_n they_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o remain_v as_o ignorant_a and_o full_a of_o â—fidelity_n as_o impenitent_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o they_o be_v at_o the_o first_o yea_o in_o â—uth_n much_o the_o worse_o see_v for_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o preparation_n the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n which_o be_v in_o it_o own_o nature_n god_n strong_a 16._o math._n 11._o 21._o rom._n 1._o 16._o power_n to_o theiâ—_n salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n become_v unto_o they_o the_o satur_n of_o death_n to_o their_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o the_o sacrament_n 29._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 29._o which_o be_v the_o â—ale_n of_o salvation_n through_o their_o unworthy_a receive_n of_o it_o seal_v unto_o â—em_v judgement_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o even_o their_o prayer_n themselves_o aâ—_n turn_v into_o sin_n while_o they_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v as_o they_o ought_v â—th_v faith_n and_o fervency_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n but_o draw_v near_o unto_o 13._o esa_n 29._o 13._o god_n with_o thâ—r_a lip_n only_o when_o as_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o he_o whereas_o unto_o the_o godâ—_n they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n because_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n stir_v up_o their_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o 2._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o they_o and_z giveth_z grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o after_o that_o manner_n as_o have_v before_o be_v sheâ—ed_v mix_v faith_n with_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v profitable_a 2._o heb._n 4._o 2._o and_o that_o â—ot_n only_o a_o justify_n faith_n without_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o please_v god_n but_o â—_o special_a faith_n or_o branch_n of_o the_o other_o whereby_o they_o use_v god_n holy_a orâ—ances_n without_o doubt_v assure_v themselves_o that_o he_o will_v according_a â—o_o his_o gracious_a promise_n accompany_v their_o diligent_a careful_a 6._o jam._n 1._o 6._o and_o conscionable_a use_n of_o the_o outward_a mean_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a and_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o second_o the_o godly_a have_v this_o privilege_n more_o peculiar_a uâ—to_n themselves_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o private_a mean_n before_o speak_v of_o as_o watchfulness_n meditation_n examination_n of_o themselves_o private_a prayer_n and_o tâ—e_v rest_n see_v scarce_o any_o but_o they_o use_v they_o or_o if_o they_o do_v slight_o cold_o and_o to_o no_o purpose_n whereas_o god_n give_v they_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o aright_o and_o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o profit_n by_o they_o the_o which_o he_o also_o satisfi_v while_o by_o the_o inward_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n he_o make_v they_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a for_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o the_o enrich_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n and_o this_o also_o may_v 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food_n also_o to_o nourish_v we_o the_o strong_a power_n of_o god_n to_o salvation_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o the_o sword_n 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o of_o the_o spirit_n to_o defend_v ourselves_o and_o beat_v back_o our_o enemy_n our_o heavenly_a schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o the_o way_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o walk_v in_o it_o and_o final_o our_o guide_n to_o direct_v and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o our_o comforter_n to_o support_v we_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v in_o our_o journey_n that_o it_o be_v sufficient_a if_o we_o lead_v a_o civil_a life_n and_o be_v no_o heinous_a malefactor_n as_o murderer_n thief_n adulterer_n and_o such_o like_a and_o that_o we_o be_v good_a christian_n if_o we_o do_v no_o man_n harm_n if_o we_o do_v no_o good_a though_o he_o who_o hide_v his_o talon_n in_o the_o earth_n and_o do_v not_o increase_v it_o be_v cast_v into_o outer_a darkness_n dives_fw-la torment_v in_o hell_n because_o 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tentation_n by_o do_v the_o contrary_a to_o that_o which_o be_v suggest_v if_o christian_a prudence_n tell_v we_o that_o it_o be_v convenient_a all_o circumstance_n consider_v and_o in_o thing_n lawful_a or_o unlawful_a we_o be_v to_o perform_v or_o omit_v they_o not_o out_o of_o scrupulous_a fear_n of_o any_o evil_n threaten_v by_o the_o tempter_n from_o which_o god_n be_v al-sufficient_a to_o shield_v we_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n because_o he_o in_o his_o word_n have_v command_v or_o forbid_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o carnal_a fear_n be_v a_o great_a hindrance_n unto_o godliness_n and_o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o second_o we_o be_v hinder_v by_o carnal_a fear_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n while_o thereby_o we_o be_v move_v to_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v they_o though_o we_o use_v all_o our_o endeavour_n or_o if_o we_o have_v begin_v well_o yet_o we_o shall_v never_o hold_v out_o unto_o the_o end_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n the_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n which_o across_o we_o in_o these_o course_n and_o the_o manifold_a and_o malicious_a tentation_n and_o persecution_n which_o be_v raise_v against_o we_o by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o which_o fear_v our_o mind_n be_v trouble_v our_o heart_n vex_v and_o turmoil_v our_o courage_n quail_v our_o resolution_n weaken_v and_o we_o utter_o disable_v and_o discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o this_o course_n of_o christianity_n when_o as_o we_o have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n of_o proceed_v &_o continue_v inâ—â—_n unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v the_o which_o tentation_n be_v much_o strengthen_v when_o we_o see_v the_o many_o faint_n and_o fayling_n of_o other_o that_o have_v go_v before_o we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n have_v either_o neglect_v the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o or_o perform_v they_o to_o little_a purpose_n in_o a_o cold_a formal_a &_o careless_a manner_n and_o in_o the_o end_n have_v whole_o desist_v &_o return_v back_o to_o their_o old_a profaneness_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v we_o must_v know_v that_o never_o any_o do_v serious_o &_o sincere_o seek_v god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o they_o have_v assure_o find_v he_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o fayling_n and_o relapse_n of_o hypocrite_n &_o temporary_n if_o our_o own_o conscice_n testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o labour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n second_o our_o faintness_n and_o weakness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v we_o walk_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n assist_v we_o nor_o by_o virtue_n of_o our_o own_o resolution_n &_o endeavour_n but_o of_o god_n gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n make_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o will_v not_o only_o justify_v but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o &_o free_v we_o as_o well_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n the_o which_o if_o we_o apprehend_v by_o a_o true_a &_o lively_a faith_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n as_o i_o have_v more_o full_o show_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o treatise_n final_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v our_o perseverance_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n unto_o the_o end_n if_o disclaim_v our_o own_o strength_n we_o rest_v and_o rely_v whole_o upon_o god_n power_n and_o promise_n see_v he_o be_v able_a and_o al-sufficient_a to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v to_o enable_v we_o likewise_o who_o be_v impotent_a in_o ourselves_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n 38._o phil._n 1._o 6._o &_o 4._o 13._o joh._n 10._o 28._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 36_o 38._o through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v us._n to_o arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o all_o the_o power_n of_o hell_n the_o prosperity_n or_o persecution_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o any_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n or_o to_o put_v out_o and_o extinguish_v our_o love_n of_o he_o in_o our_o heart_n or_o to_o hinder_v our_o proceed_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n until_o by_o walk_v in_o they_o we_o attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o carnal_a sorrow_n be_v a_o impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n again_o we_o be_v much_o hinder_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o carnal_a sorrow_n and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n for_o if_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o glory_n then_o must_v it_o need_v also_o disable_v we_o unto_o all_o action_n of_o life_n be_v make_v as_o unfit_a for_o they_o hereby_o as_o a_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n to_o perform_v any_o work_n of_o the_o live_n now_o this_o heaviness_n &_o excessive_a sorrow_n arise_v from_o diverse_a cause_n as_o first_o from_o the_o sight_n &_o sense_n of_o our_o innumerable_a &_o grievous_a sin_n when_o as_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n &_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o mere_o arise_v out_o of_o servile_a fear_n &_o self-love_n apprehend_v god_n terrible_a judgement_n against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n second_o from_o the_o imperfection_n in_o our_o sanctification_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o our_o unmortified_a corruption_n do_v rage_n &_o sway_v in_o we_o disable_n we_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o make_v we_o prone_a unto_o sin_n that_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n &_o weakness_n that_o we_o can_v with_o no_o comfort_n look_v upon_o they_o that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n be_v imperfect_a &_o continual_o assault_v with_o our_o contrary_a corruption_n our_o faith_n with_o doubt_v our_o affiance_n with_o diffidence_n our_o humility_n with_o pride_n our_o repentance_n with_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n three_o from_o our_o weakness_n in_o faith_n persuade_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n four_o from_o spiritual_a desertion_n whereby_o god_n estrange_v himself_o from_o we_o and_o seem_v to_o have_v leave_v and_o forsake_v us._n five_o from_o our_o faint_a and_o fail_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o often_o relapse_n into_o sin_n six_o from_o our_o manifold_a and_o sharp_a affliction_n which_o
for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v 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thy_o service_n and_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n more_o fearful_a to_o displease_v thou_o remove_v all_o impediment_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o advance_v the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v advance_v advance_v thy_o kingdom_n universal_o over_o all_o rule_v over_o thy_o enemy_n and_o subject_a all_o thing_n unto_o thy_o government_n that_o nothing_o may_v resist_v thy_o power_n rule_v over_o thy_o own_o servant_n and_o church_n after_o a_o special_a manner_n in_o protect_v and_o preserve_v they_o and_o let_v they_o like_o dutiful_a subject_n yield_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o their_o sovereign_n in_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o in_o this_o life_n true_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o afterward_o we_o may_v be_v triumphant_a member_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n rule_n in_o our_o heart_n effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n work_v in_o we_o thy_o own_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o citizen_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o meet_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o 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and_o bewail_v our_o imperfect_a obedience_n and_o daily_a labour_n after_o more_o perfection_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o will_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v opposite_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o perform_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o thou_o in_o all_o thing_n arm_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v say_v with_o christ_n not_o my_o will_n o_o father_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v let_v we_o serious_o desire_v that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v concern_v we_o and_o let_v we_o not_o grieve_v when_o we_o see_v it_o do_v because_o it_o cross_v our_o will_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o bare_a outward_a obedience_n but_o let_v we_o do_v thy_o will_n after_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n as_o the_o angel_n do_v it_o in_o heaven_n with_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n with_o readiness_n and_o speed_n without_o delay_n let_v we_o do_v 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it_o upon_o the_o thing_n themselves_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v they_o and_o let_v we_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n let_v we_o not_o trust_v in_o our_o own_o provision_n but_o in_o thou_o and_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o thou_o let_v we_o in_o all_o our_o want_n fly_v unto_o thou_o for_o supply_v give_v we_o thing_n necessary_a not_o only_o for_o our_o nature_n but_o also_o for_o our_o state_n and_o calling_n place_n and_o person_n give_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n their_o right_a use_n and_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o nourish_v us._n let_v we_o when_o we_o want_v these_o blessing_n beg_v they_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o we_o have_v receive_v they_o return_v thou_o thanks_n inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o love_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o let_v we_o not_o through_o covetousness_n and_o self-love_n seek_v only_o our_o own_o good_a but_o let_v we_o seek_v the_o 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grace_n and_o thing_n pertain_v to_o a_o better_a life_n let_v we_o as_o much_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o as_o we_o crave_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o earnest_o labour_v to_o forsake_v they_o remit_v and_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o this_o end_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o apply_v christ_n for_o our_o justification_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o remission_n not_o only_o with_o fervency_n but_o also_o with_o faith_n steadfast_o believe_v that_o thou_o will_v pardon_v they_o and_o seal_v this_o assurance_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n let_v we_o see_v our_o sin_n and_o hearty_o bewail_v they_o and_o be_v true_o
desire_v thou_o be_v the_o power_n &_o might_n whereby_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o thou_o also_o be_v the_o glory_n both_o of_o give_v all_o good_a thing_n and_o also_o of_o all_o good_a thing_n give_v and_o therefore_o thou_o will_v be_v willing_a to_o hear_v our_o suit_n see_v they_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o so_o lord_n we_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o universal_a kingdom_n whereby_o thou_o rule_a and_o govern_v all_o thing_n and_o acknowledge_v thy_o wisdom_n power_n and_o providence_n to_o thy_o praise_n in_o dispose_v of_o they_o at_o thy_o pleasure_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o the_o glory_n of_o be_v our_o king_n who_o preserve_v and_o defende_v we_o rule_a and_o govern_v we_o with_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o word_n &_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v unto_o thou_o all_o power_n whereby_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o thou_o will_v and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n for_o keep_v &_o rule_v we_o 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thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n for_o call_v we_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o effectual_a participation_n of_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o obedience_n our_o sanctification_n by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o for_o that_o assurance_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o of_o a_o better_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n preservation_n from_o danger_n and_o protection_n from_o all_o our_o enemy_n both_o worldly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o especial_o we_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thou_o for_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o such_o a_o gracious_a manner_n the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o our_o bless_a opportunity_n and_o liberty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n in_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n public_o and_o private_o by_o hear_v thy_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o perform_v other_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n that_o 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thy_o benefit_n by_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n both_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o have_v overspread_v all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n have_v utter_o disable_v they_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o manifold_a actual_a transgression_n which_o in_o number_n and_o weight_n exceed_v all_o thing_n but_o thy_o mercy_n which_o be_v above_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o the_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o thy_o son_n which_o be_v of_o infinite_a worth_n and_o value_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o acknowledge_v our_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o those_o great_a privilege_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o grant_v unto_o us._n for_o not_o only_o have_v we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n utter_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n spend_v our_o whole_a strength_n in_o the_o miserable_a slavery_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o profane_v and_o mis-spend_v thy_o sabbath_n in_o please_v our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n in_o great_a measure_n and_o worse_a manner_n than_o any_o other_o day_n beside_o but_o even_o since_o we_o have_v be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o have_v consecrate_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o service_n we_o have_v either_o upon_o slight_a occasion_n neglect_v those_o holy_a duty_n of_o thy_o public_a and_o private_a worship_n or_o perform_v they_o with_o many_o want_n and_o weakness_n discover_v unto_o thou_o who_o search_v the_o heart_n many_o imperfection_n and_o great_a corruption_n for_o we_o have_v not_o remember_v thy_o sabbath_n nor_o with_o fervent_a desire_n long_v after_o thy_o holy_a day_n we_o have_v not_o delight_v in_o they_o nor_o consecrate_v they_o unto_o thou_o as_o a_o holy_a rest_n but_o though_o the_o spirit_n have_v be_v willing_a yet_o the_o flesh_n have_v be_v weak_a and_o soon_o tire_v with_o spiritual_a exercise_n we_o have_v be_v much_o defective_a in_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o have_v be_v too_o too_o cold_a and_o formal_a in_o religious_a duty_n and_o have_v not_o perform_v they_o with_o that_o care_n and_o conscience_n nor_o have_v serve_v thou_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o that_o degree_n which_o thou_o require_v but_o external_o and_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n have_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n our_o mind_n and_o heart_n carry_v away_o with_o many_o distraction_n and_o worldly_a imagination_n our_o cogitation_n have_v not_o be_v take_v whole_o up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n but_o we_o have_v suffer_v they_o to_o rove_v &_o wander_v after_o earthly_a trifle_n our_o tongue_n have_v not_o in_o that_o measure_n as_o they_o ought_v be_v exercise_v in_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n nor_o in_o such_o holy_a and_o religious_a conference_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o edification_n one_o of_o another_o but_o we_o have_v speak_v our_o own_o word_n on_o thy_o holy_a day_n and_o many_o of_o our_o speech_n have_v be_v idle_a and_o vain_a worldly_a and_o unsavoury_a we_o have_v not_o as_o we_o ought_v private_o prepare_v and_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o thy_o public_a service_n by_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n &_o by_o renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o have_v come_v into_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n without_o due_a fear_n and_o reverence_n have_v our_o heart_n clog_v and_o choke_v with_o many_o corruption_n which_o have_v disable_v they_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o have_v make_v they_o like_o unfallowed_a and_o unweeded_a ground_n unfit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n we_o have_v not_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n with_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n nor_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o for_o all_o thy_o benefit_n with_o such_o cheerfulnes_n as_o become_v us._n we_o have_v not_o with_o due_a reverence_n and_o attention_n hear_v thy_o holy_a word_n nor_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o memory_n nor_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n nor_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o by_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n we_o have_v not_o meditate_a as_o we_o ought_v on_o thy_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v nor_o on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n &_o redemption_n nor_o diligent_o read_v and_o study_v in_o thy_o holy_a book_n nor_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n which_o thou_o require_v especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n of_o one_o another_o in_o which_o and_o many_o other_o kind_n as_o we_o have_v often_o offend_v heretofore_o so_o we_o can_v excuse_v ourselves_o of_o many_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o have_v show_v
live_v a_o entrance_n into_o thy_o kingdom_n not_o only_o by_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n but_o also_o by_o let_v he_o have_v a_o lively_a taste_n of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o he_o moderate_a his_o grief_n and_o pain_n that_o they_o may_v not_o hinder_v his_o soul_n from_o mount_v aloft_o in_o divine_a contemplation_n and_o secret_o whisper_v unto_o his_o heart_n sweet_a comfort_n by_o thy_o spirit_n when_o as_o he_o be_v through_o weakness_n insensible_a of_o outward_a consolation_n inflame_v his_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o his_o brethren_n yea_o even_o his_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n that_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o his_o sin_n be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o because_o thou_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o forgive_v all_o man_n strengthen_v he_o against_o the_o tentation_n of_o all_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o manifest_v thy_o power_n in_o his_o weakness_n by_o give_v unto_o he_o a_o full_a and_o final_a victory_n over_o they_o frustrate_v the_o malice_n of_o satan_n defeat_v his_o policy_n and_o confound_v his_o power_n that_o he_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o he_o in_o this_o last_o conflict_n arm_v he_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o severe_a justice_n by_o assure_v he_o that_o christ_n have_v appease_v the_o one_o and_o satisfy_v the_o other_o comfort_v he_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o persuade_v he_o that_o christ_n death_n have_v swallow_v it_o in_o victory_n pull_v out_o the_o sting_n thereof_o and_o make_v it_o harmless_a yea_o exceed_a profitable_a as_o serve_v now_o for_o a_o passage_n to_o glory_n and_o happiness_n and_o by_o strengthen_v he_o to_o apply_v unto_o himself_o these_o consolation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n wean_v his_o heart_n from_o worldly_a care_n that_o they_o may_v be_v no_o distraction_n to_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o heavenly_a journey_n and_o let_v the_o assurance_n and_o taste_v of_o immortal_a joy_n take_v away_o all_o loathness_n to_o leave_v earthly_a comfort_n set_a a_o guard_n of_o thy_o bless_a angel_n about_o he_o and_o let_v they_o serve_v as_o thy_o messenger_n and_o minister_n to_o convey_v his_o soul_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v separate_v from_o his_o body_n into_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v there_o crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o all_o here_o present_a a_o holy_a use_n of_o these_o example_n of_o our_o mortality_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n we_o may_v make_v it_o our_o chief_a business_n to_o prepare_v ourselves_o against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n that_o so_o we_o may_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n appear_v before_o thou_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o call_v we_o to_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o account_n of_o our_o stewardship_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n to_o which_o my_o frail_a life_n be_v daily_a subject_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o especial_o this_o day_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o peril_n and_o grant_v that_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o learn_v such_o good_a thing_n as_o be_v teach_v i_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n and_o profit_n by_o instruction_n in_o such_o virtue_n and_o good_a quality_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n bless_v and_o preserve_v my_o father_n and_o mother_n my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n with_o all_o other_o my_o kindred_n and_o friend_n together_o with_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o favour_n die_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o after_o death_n inherit_v the_o joy_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la fault_n escape_v in_o printing_n page_n 27._o line_n 23._o read_v be_v in_o the_o church_n p._n 29._o l._n 12_o r._n internal_a book_n p._n 30._o l._n a_o fin_n 8._o r._n he_o have_v make_v p._n 33_o l._n 5._o r._n the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o l_o 7._o r._n will_n and_o most_o free_a p_o 28._o l._n 11_o r._n and_o make_v man_n p._n 42._o l._n 12._o r._n sun_n p_o 30._o l._n 17._o r._n strong_a corruption_n p._n 52._o l._n 7._o r._n act_n of_o p._n 57_o l_o a_o fin_n 11._o read_v end_n that_o we_o may_v p._n 62._o l._n 23._o return_n to_o their_o p_o 66._o l._n 30._o r._n for_o the_o scan_n l._n 36._o r._n yet_o it_o never_o l._n 39_o r._n bare_a act_n 41._o thesi_fw-la p._n 71._o l._n 3._o r._n strong_a wind_n l._n 37._o r._n free_v from_o p._n 73_o l._n 4._o r._n when_o cease_v and_o l._n 38._o r._n upon_o us._n p._n 74._o l._n 5._o r._n carry_v it_o quiet_o p._n 75._o l._n 35._o r._n in_o a_o storm_n p._n 85._o in_o margin_n l._n 15._o 16._o r._n bons_fw-fr viri_fw-la p._n 95._o l._n 24._o r._n not_o divide_v and_o line_n 2d_o r._n chap._n 2._o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n §_o sect._n 1._o page_n 125._o line_n 17._o read_v dominion_n over_o all_o p._n 125._o l._n 17._o r._n one_o lawful_o and_o l._n 33._o r._n not_o man_n p._n 128._o l._n 16._o r._n god_n and_o us._n p._n 138._o in_o margin_n l._n 2._o r._n the_o manner_n p._n 140._o l._n 13_o r._n damp_n it_n p._n 142._o l_o 4_o r_o in_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 156._o l._n a_o fin_n 9_o r._n friar_n like_o affectation_n p._n 179._o l._n last_o r._n any_o intercision_n p._n 181_o l._n 7_o r._n in_o
to_o flee_v security_n pag._n 50._o §_o 3._o that_o the_o example_n of_o security_n fearful_o punish_v in_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v warning_n unto_o us._n pag._n 51._o §_o 4._o that_o christ_n holy_a apostle_n have_v give_v we_o many_o warning_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o pag._n 52._o §_o 5._o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o most_o dangerous_a sickness_n of_o the_o soul_n pag._n 52._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o be_v a_o disease_n hardly_o cure_v pag._n 53._o §_o 7._o that_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o sin_n pag._n 54._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o empti_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o prepare_v and_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o receive_v satan_n and_o all_o his_o tentation_n pag._n 54._o chap._n ix_o wherein_o be_v show_v that_o carnal_a security_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o fearful_a punishment_n §_o 1._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o dispoyleeh_o we_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n pag._n 56._o §_o 2._o of_o some_o special_a grace_n whereof_o it_o deprive_v us._n pag._n 57_o §_o 3._o that_o god_n spirit_n will_v not_o dwell_v in_o a_o secure_a heart_n pag._n 57_o §_o 4._o that_o carnal_a security_n deprive_v we_o of_o eternal_a happiness_n pag._n 58._o §_o 5._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o positive_a evil_n and_o first_o to_o all_o danger_n pag._n 58._o §_o 6._o that_o it_o expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n pag._n 59_o §_o 7._o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n pag._n 60._o §_o 8._o that_o it_o plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n pag._n 60._o §_o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n pag._n 61._o chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n as_o first_o avoid_v and_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o avoid_v ignorance_n and_o to_o labour_v after_o knowledge_n pag._n 63._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v often_o on_o god_n attribute_n pag._n 63._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o selfe-confidence_n pag._n 65._o §_o 4._o that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o weaken_v selfe-confidence_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n pag._n 65._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v well_o our_o prosperity_n pag._n 67._o §_o 6._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v pag._n 68_o §_o 7._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n pag._n 68_o §_o 8._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n pag._n 69._o §_o 9_o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o use_v careful_o the_o mean_n of_o salvation_n pag._n 69._o §_o 10._o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n with_o faith_n pag._n 71._o §_o 11._o the_o ten_o remedy_n be_v to_o apply_v the_o word_n unto_o ourselves_o pag._n 71._o §_o 12._o the_o eleven_o remedy_n be_v not_o to_o misapply_v the_o promise_n pag._n 71._o chap._n xi_o wherein_o be_v set_v down_o diverse_a other_o remedy_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o carnal_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o first_o remedy_n be_v to_o withstand_v security_n in_o the_o first_o degree_n of_o it_o pag._n 72._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o remedy_n be_v to_o nourish_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 74._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v great_a account_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o relent_a heart_n pag._n 75._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o remedy_n be_v examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 76._o §_o 5._o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o esteem_v much_o of_o private_a admonition_n pag._n 77._o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o visit_v those_o who_o be_v in_o affliction_n pag._n 79._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o tentation_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n pag._n 80._o §_o 8._o the_o eight_o remedy_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o security_n in_o this_o life_n be_v unseasonable_a pag._n 81._o §_o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n pag._n 82._o §_o 10._o the_o last_o remedy_n be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o god_n blessing_n upon_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n pag._n 83._o the_o content_n of_o the_o second_o book_n entreat_v of_o spiritual_a and_o christian_a security_n chap._n i._n wherein_o spiritual_a security_n be_v define_v and_o the_o definition_n explain_v §_o 1._o that_o all_o security_n be_v not_o to_o be_v condemn_v but_o that_o it_o be_v in_o some_o kind_a commendable_a and_o to_o be_v desire_v pag._n 85._o §_o 2._o the_o description_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 86._o §_o 3._o that_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 87._o §_o 4._o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o be_v the_o subject_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 88_o §_o 5._o the_o ground_n of_o spiritual_a security_n on_o which_o it_o rest_v pag._n 88_o §_o 6._o of_o the_o continuance_n and_o perpetuity_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 89._o chap._n ii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n §_o 1._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 90._o §_o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n respect_v god_n pag._n 91._o §_o 3._o of_o the_o particular_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a security_n first_o save_v knowledge_n pag._n 92._o §_o 4._o the_o second_o cause_n a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ._n pag._n 93._o §_o 5._o the_o three_o cause_n charity_n pag._n 93._o §_o 6._o the_o four_o cause_n the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n pag._n 94._o §_o 7._o the_o last_o cause_n be_v new_a obedience_n pag._n 94._o §_o 8._o of_o the_o effect_n of_o spiritual_a security_n pag._n 95._o chap._n iii_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v or_o preserve_v and_o increase_v §_o 1._o the_o first_o mean_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o from_o god_n and_o in_o he_o pag._n 96._o §_o 2._o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n disciple_n and_o sheep_n of_o his_o flock_n pag._n 97._o §_o 3._o the_o three_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n pag._n 98._o §_o 4._o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o have_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o in_o us._n as_o first_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o the_o chain_n of_o save_v grace_n pag._n 99_o §_o 5._o the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o labour_v to_o be_v endue_v with_o those_o special_a save_a grace_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o first_o knowledge_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o attribute_n second_o faith_n three_o affiance_n fourthly_a love_n of_o god_n fift_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n sixth_o christian_a righteousness_n seventh_o new_a obedience_n pag._n 100_o §_o 6._o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n pag._n 101._o §_o 7._o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a pag._n 102._o §_o 8._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v christian_a watchfulness_n and_o often_o examination_n of_o our_o estate_n pag._n 103._o finis_fw-la of_o security_n first_o in_o general_n what_o it_o be_v lib._n 1._o chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o in_o special_a and_o of_o the_o several_a kind_n which_o be_v 1._o natural_a which_o be_v either_o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o lib._n 1._o innocency_n which_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o of_o corruption_n which_o be_v carnal_a in_o handle_v whereof_o be_v show_v 1._o what_o it_o be_v and_o this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o testimony_n chap._n 2._o example_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v twelve_o in_o number_n chap._n 3._o 3._o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o it_o distinguish_v by_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v either_o natural_a c._n 4._o §_o 1._o affect_v and_o voluntary_a §_o 2._o subject_n in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v consider_v as_o it_o be_v either_o in_o the_o unregenerate_a cap._n 4._o §_o 3._o regenerate_v where_o of_o the_o c._n 4._o kind_n which_o be_v either_o insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v §_o 5._o sensible_a and_o discover_v §_o 5._o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o prosperity_n §_o 6._o pride_n §_o 7._o 4._o how_o we_o may_v know_v one_o kind_n from_o another_o where_o be_v show_v that_o they_o differ_v in_o their_o cause_n and_o effect_n chap._n 5._o §_o 1._o and_o 6._o subject_n and_o property_n chap._n 1._o §_o 6._o 7._o 5._o the_o sign_n of_o it_o which_o arise_v from_o their_o several_a cause_n chap._n 6._o effect_n and_o other_o argument_n
the_o world_n with_o he_o and_o be_v a_o fruit_n or_o branch_n of_o original_a corruption_n and_o one_o kind_n of_o hardness_n of_o heart_n whereby_o forget_v god_n power_n and_o providence_n his_o justice_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o not_o observe_v his_o fearful_a judgement_n execute_v upon_o the_o wicked_a nor_o his_o mercy_n extend_v towards_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o man_n heart_n be_v empty_v of_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o so_o without_o check_n and_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n or_o grief_n of_o heart_n quiet_o and_o secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sinful_a course_n to_o their_o eternal_a destruction_n and_o this_o be_v natural_o breed_v and_o bear_v in_o all_o man_n alike_o without_o exception_n although_o nourish_v and_o increase_v diverse_o by_o those_o cause_n of_o security_n before_o speak_v of_o according_a to_o that_o predominancy_n which_o they_o several_o have_v in_o one_o more_o than_o in_o another_o and_o continue_v and_o whole_o possess_v all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o heart_n and_o mind_n as_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a lethargy_n till_o the_o lord_n awakn_v they_o out_o of_o it_o as_o he_o do_v even_o the_o wicked_a sometime_o by_o the_o thunder_a threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o heavy_a judgement_n for_o their_o sin_n strike_v horror_n and_o despair_n into_o their_o mind_n heart_n and_o conscience_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o they_o who_o sleep_v secure_o and_o never_o awake_v can_v now_o take_v no_o rest_n at_o all_o and_o the_o godly_a always_o who_o he_o first_o rouse_v out_o of_o this_o dead_a sleep_n partly_o by_o legal_a commination_n and_o partly_o by_o some_o sharp_a affliction_n so_o as_o like_v the_o jailor_n sudden_o awake_v they_o cry_v out_o to_o god_n minister_n man_n and_o brethren_n what_o shall_v we_o do_v that_o we_o may_v be_v save_v and_o 16._o act._n 16._o afterward_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n whereby_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n be_v wrought_v in_o they_o which_o make_v they_o to_o watch_v over_o their_o way_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v overcome_v by_o tentation_n do_v any_o thing_n displease_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n so_o that_o even_o natural_o this_o veil_n of_o security_n be_v spread_v over_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o man_n whereby_o they_o see_v not_o or_o see_v like_o man_n asleep_a with_o their_o eye_n open_a consider_v and_o regard_v not_o the_o all-seeing_a eye_n of_o god_n look_v upon_o they_o yea_o even_o into_o all_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o their_o heart_n and_o reins_n the_o justice_n and_o power_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a and_o able_a to_o punish_v sin_n nor_o his_o love_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o all_o those_o that_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o until_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n and_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n apply_v unto_o they_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n this_o veil_n be_v rend_v in_o sunder_o whereby_o they_o come_v to_o a_o 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righteousness_n and_o in_o the_o purify_n of_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n outward_a and_o inward_a from_o corruption_n to_o holiness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n contain_v in_o they_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o final_a cause_n subject_n and_o property_n of_o repentance_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o and_o comparison_n which_o illustrate_v it_o the_o final_a cause_n and_o end_n of_o it_o be_v first_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o may_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o righteousness_n when_o he_o judge_v and_o magnify_v in_o his_o mercy_n when_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n and_o condemn_v in_o thyself_o yea_o by_o thyself_o he_o pardon_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o justifi_v thou_o in_o the_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n second_o when_o out_o of_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o goodness_n he_o free_v thou_o from_o not_o only_o the_o guilt_n but_o also_o from_o the_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v by_o christ_n suffering_n and_o obedience_n three_o that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n and_o become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o thy_o life_n by_o mortify_v thy_o sin_n and_o study_v to_o serve_v he_o in_o thy_o new_a obedience_n final_o that_o thou_o may_v hereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o have_v the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o both_o in_o thy_o own_o conscience_n the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v the_o inward_a purity_n and_o sanctity_n of_o thou_o my_o soul_n from_o the_o pollution_n of_o sin_n in_o all_o thy_o power_n and_o faculty_n and_o thy_o exercise_n of_o these_o inward_a grace_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n of_o righteousness_n and_o charity_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n and_o of_o temperance_n &_o sobriety_n towards_o thyself_o and_o a_o hearty_a desire_n and_o earnest_a indevor_n to_o please_v thy_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n by_o conform_v they_o in_o obedience_n unto_o all_o his_o commandment_n the_o subject_n or_o person_n to_o who_o it_o only_o belong_v be_v the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o repentance_n of_o all_o other_o be_v like_o that_o of_o cain_n esau_n ahab_n judas_n and_o all_o hypocrite_n false_a and_o counterfeit_a the_o subject_n in_o which_o this_o grace_n be_v exercise_v be_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n both_o of_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o principal_o it_o keep_v its_o court_n of_o residence_n and_o show_v it_o chief_a virtue_n and_o power_n in_o thou_o my_o soul_n and_o above_o all_o other_o thy_o faculty_n in_o the_o change_n of_o thy_o mind_n and_o will_n thy_o heart_n and_o affection_n the_o object_n of_o thy_o repentance_n be_v sin_n and_o that_o complete_a righteousness_n require_v in_o god_n law_n that_o be_v the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o flee_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o aspire_v that_o it_o which_o thou_o labour_v to_o mortify_v and_o kill_v this_o that_o unto_o which_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o quicken_v and_o reviue_v the_o property_n and_o quality_n of_o it_o thou_o have_v before_o see_v in_o the_o several_a part_n the_o contrary_n unto_o it_o general_o consider_v be_v impenitency_n carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n worldliness_n and_o prophanesse_n in_o the_o part_n of_o it_o the_o contrary_n to_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n be_v pride_n out_o of_o a_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o righteousness_n for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v such_o pharisaical_a justiciaries_n but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o a_o hard_a heart_n and_o sear_a conscience_n which_o can_v repent_v and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n worldly_a sorrow_n for_o carnal_a respect_n which_o cause_v death_n and_o hopeless_a sorrow_n which_o be_v void_a of_o faith_n end_v in_o despair_n and_o so_o plunge_v those_o which_o so_o repent_v with_o cain_n and_o judas_n into_o hellish_a condemnation_n now_o to_o what_o will_v thou_o compare_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o exceed_v all_o legal_a virtue_n in_o profit_n and_o necessity_n especial_o to_o we_o who_o be_v imperfect_a in_o they_o and_o be_v exceed_v of_o none_o but_o of_o faith_n and_o love_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o stream_n and_o root_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v which_o if_o thou_o joine_v together_o and_o entertain_v they_o like_o love_a friend_n to_o live_v and_o lodge_v in_o thou_o no_o misery_n my_o soul_n can_v make_v thou_o miserable_a no_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n can_v hinder_v thy_o blessedness_n no_o imperfection_n of_o other_o virtue_n or_o duty_n can_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o fruition_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n whereas_o without_o these_o all_o other_o blessing_n be_v accurse_v unto_o thou_o all_o show_v of_o other_o grace_n false_a counterfeit_a and_o utter_o unprofitable_a to_o what_o then_o may_v thou_o compare_v this_o excellent_a grace_n and_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o be_v like_o the_o water_n of_o jordan_n which_o will_v purge_v thou_o from_o the_o filthy_a leprosy_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n not_o by_o it_o own_o inherent_a virtue_n but_o by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n who_o have_v assure_v all_o that_o true_o repent_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n and_o infallible_a sign_n of_o faith_n which_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o true_o believe_v and_o be_v therefore_o purge_v from_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v like_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o gilead_n which_o be_v fit_a
perform_v our_o promise_n make_v unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v look_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o outward_a action_n and_o not_o unto_o the_o inward_a truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o we_o have_v not_o thorough_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o save_a truth_n concern_v this_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o salvation_n nor_o search_v and_o examine_v these_o spiritual_a evidence_n for_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o they_o and_o much_o less_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o home_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o in_o they_o we_o may_v have_v sound_a peace_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n our_o faith_n have_v be_v exceed_v weak_a in_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o and_o we_o too_o too_o negligent_a in_o use_v those_o bless_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o it_o for_o we_o have_v not_o only_o be_v exceed_v negligent_a in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o thy_o word_n the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n which_o contain_v in_o it_o all_o our_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a privilege_n but_o also_o in_o make_v right_a use_n of_o thy_o seal_n the_o sacrament_n annex_v unto_o it_o especial_o this_o of_o our_o lord_n supper_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o nourish_v they_o unto_o everlasting_a life_n we_o have_v not_o high_o esteem_v of_o this_o holy_a banquet_n but_o have_v often_o pretend_a excuse_n and_o absent_v ourselves_o when_o as_o thou_o have_v gracious_o invite_v we_o unto_o it_o we_o have_v not_o hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o this_o heavenly_a manna_n and_o water_n of_o life_n but_o with_o cloy_v appetite_n have_v careless_o neglect_v they_o when_o as_o they_o have_v be_v set_v before_o us._n and_o when_o we_o have_v present_v ourselves_o at_o this_o 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too_o much_o stick_v in_o the_o outward_a element_n and_o action_n not_o look_v to_o the_o spiritual_a grace_n signify_v and_o seal_v by_o they_o we_o have_v not_o approve_v ourselves_o as_o worthy_a guest_n by_o renew_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o have_v present_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o with_o much_o infidelity_n and_o great_a impenitency_n though_o since_o our_o last_o come_n to_o thy_o holy_a table_n we_o have_v often_o renew_v our_o sin_n neither_o have_v we_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o charity_n towards_o our_o brethren_n for_o thy_o sake_n as_o thou_o require_v and_o as_o it_o become_v the_o true_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n either_o by_o liberal_a give_v unto_o those_o that_o want_n or_o free_a forgive_a those_o who_o have_v offend_v us._n we_o have_v not_o show_v our_o saviour_n death_n in_o this_o holy_a action_n nor_o thankful_o remember_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o his_o precious_a death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o though_o we_o have_v profess_v ourselves_o thy_o servant_n by_o wear_v thy_o livery_n yet_o we_o have_v not_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n by_o glorify_v thou_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n shame_n and_o confusion_n cover_v our_o face_n not_o only_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a but_o also_o of_o our_o great_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o show_v in_o the_o best_a duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n we_o confess_v holy_a father_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o and_o deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n thou_o may_v just_o make_v void_a thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o deprive_v we_o of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n or_o else_o make_v they_o uneffectual_a and_o of_o no_o use_n unto_o we_o while_o we_o enjoy_v they_o but_o see_v we_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o only_o unfeigned_o bewail_v our_o imperfection_n but_o also_o desire_v and_o labour_n after_o more_o perfection_n promise_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o we_o will_v more_o careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n in_o a_o more_o perfect_a manner_n good_a lord_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n to_o accept_v according_a to_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n our_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n our_o poor_a endeavour_n for_o perfect_a performance_n and_o to_o cover_v all_o our_o imperfection_n with_o christ_n perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n and_o to_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o see_v we_o do_v now_o again_o intend_v to_o perform_v the_o holy_a duty_n of_o thy_o service_n in_o hear_v thy_o word_n prayer_n 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and_o formal_o perform_v this_o high_a and_o holy_a duty_n but_o bend_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o do_v of_o it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n more_o and_o more_o with_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o truth_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o thy_o infinite_a love_n shine_v in_o it_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o seal_v annex_v unto_o it_o and_o let_v not_o this_o knowledge_n reside_v only_o in_o our_o understanding_n but_o let_v it_o also_o descend_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v be_v profitable_a for_o their_o sanctification_n enable_v we_o right_o to_o discern_v our_o lord_n body_n and_o feel_o to_o understand_v the_o relation_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v apply_v both_o unto_o ourselves_o in_o their_o right_a use_n to_o this_o end_n endue_v we_o with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o receive_v the_o outward_a element_n but_o also_o may_v inward_o feed_v upon_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n strengthen_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n enable_v we_o also_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o still_o hang_v upon_o we_o and_o resolve_v to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o have_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n so_o give_v we_o now_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n bathe_v our_o soul_n and_o
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