cheerfulness_n in_o all_o occasion_n yet_o rom._n 15.13_o 14_o live_v by_o faith_n even_o when_o we_o have_v no_o feel_n of_o comfort_n as_o drown_v all_o sense_n of_o present_a comfort_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o earnest_a longing_n after_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o apprehension_n thereof_o and_o so_o 15_o can_v be_v abase_v of_o confidence_n in_o our_o great_a abundance_n that_o we_o may_v abound_v with_o hope_n in_o our_o great_a abasing_n rom._n 15.13_o 16_o labour_v still_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n by_o shine_a light_n in_o a_o crooked_a generation_n to_o conclude_v the_o point_n of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o as_o there_o be_v diverse_a circumstance_n which_o do_v require_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n so_o may_v we_o also_o discern_v and_o further_o a_o great_a measure_n hereof_o by_o our_o wise_a employment_n therein_o 1_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v our_o calling_n which_o as_o they_o be_v of_o more_o use_n either_o for_o ourseluas_n or_o other_o so_o do_v they_o require_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n though_o all_o exact_a a_o public_a truth_n thereof_o as_o the_o calling_n both_o of_o magistrate_n and_o ministry_n be_v regard_n of_o their_o pre-eminence_n and_o more_o use_n require_v great_a gift_n and_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o improve_v of_o they_o so_o that_o if_o we_o find_v our_o gift_n suitable_a note_n note_n and_o improve_v according_a to_o these_o calling_n we_o may_v conclude_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o see_v 2_o also_o the_o diversity_n of_o season_n may_v put_v we_o to_o a_o great_a trial_n and_o exercise_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o the_o time_n of_o prosperity_n especial_o tri_v and_o exercise_v our_o humility_n and_o diligence_n therein_o because_o we_o have_v then_o best_a opportunity_n and_o mean_n to_o puff_n we_o up_o and_o the_o time_n of_o adversity_n call_v upon_o to_o suffer_v for_o our_o calling_n and_o give_v account_n thereof_o and_o so_o tri_v the_o same_o and_o therefore_o both_o require_v our_o great_a courage_n and_o patience_n therein_o if_o now_o then_o we_o find_v ourselves_o suit_v with_o gift_n according_a to_o these_o diverse_a season_n and_o especial_o find_v the_o improvement_n of_o such_o gift_n as_o serve_v particular_o for_o the_o redeem_n thereof_o this_o be_v a_o undoubted_a evidence_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n 3_o see_v as_o we_o grow_v in_o age_n so_o we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o yet_o to_o our_o several_a age_n in_o grace_n there_o be_v appropriate_v diverse_a and_o several_a gift_n for_o the_o better_a discern_a and_o manage_n of_o the_o occasion_n thereof_o as_o to_o novice_n in_o grace_n and_o youngling_n spiritual_a heat_n and_o vigour_n usual_o appertain_v to_o experience_a and_o old_a soldier_n therein_o wâ—sedome_n and_o patience_n if_o now_o then_o we_o find_v our_o several_a age_n in_o grace_n express_v these_o several_a gift_n and_o so_o proceed_v from_o the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o that_o the_o gift_n concern_v our_o old_a age_n in_o christ_n though_o they_o do_v not_o extinguish_v the_o other_o pertain_v to_o our_o youth_n yet_o they_o do_v temper_n and_o qualify_v the_o same_o and_o so_o have_v the_o predominancie_n over_o they_o this_o be_v also_o a_o apparent_a evidence_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n 4_o last_o see_v god_n require_v according_o as_o he_o give_v therefore_o if_o our_o improvement_n of_o grace_n answer_v the_o mean_n it_o be_v a_o plain_a evidence_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o growth_n by_o these_o thing_n we_o may_v discern_v the_o measure_n of_o grace_n how_o far_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o labour_v in_o this_o life_n how_o we_o may_v attain_v what_o be_v competent_a for_o this_o life_n and_o so_o hereby_o we_o may_v make_v trial_n whether_o we_o grow_v in_o grace_n and_o hasten_v to_o perfection_n if_o we_o have_v attain_a to_o such_o conscience_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n as_o that_o we_o can_v only_o prefer_v the_o performance_n thereof_o above_o any_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o such_o case_n of_o necessity_n and_o charity_n whereby_o we_o preserve_v the_o bond_n of_o love_n which_o be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n though_o we_o exchange_v some_o particular_a duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n in_o such_o case_n with_o some_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o as_o the_o occasion_n require_v but_o also_o we_o can_v so_o preserve_v the_o holy_a order_n which_o that_o table_n require_v as_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o a_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o our_o god_n and_o hearty_a affiance_n in_o he_o aim_v therein_o at_o his_o glory_n above_o all_o and_o so_o therein_o at_o our_o own_o and_o other_o salvation_n 1._o com._n and_o that_o after_o the_o prescript_n manner_n he_o have_v enjoin_v in_o his_o word_n 2._o com._n and_o that_o with_o a_o holy_a purpose_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o sanctify_v his_o bless_a name_n 3._o com._n and_o especial_o in_o those_o fit_a season_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o so_o can_v make_v conscience_n especial_o of_o the_o sabaoth_n as_o be_v the_o day_n wherein_o we_o may_v try_v and_o increase_v our_o spiritual_a strength_n and_o yet_o so_o that_o we_o neglect_v not_o to_o keep_v every_o day_n a_o spiritual_a sabaoth_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o constant_a perform_n of_o private_a and_o family_n duty_n to_o build_v up_o ourselves_o and_o other_o in_o knowledge_n and_o grace_n and_o in_o all_o these_o not_o so_o much_o to_o be_v comfort_v in_o what_o we_o have_v do_v well_o as_o to_o be_v humble_v both_o for_o what_o we_o have_v omit_v which_o we_o shall_v have_v do_v as_o also_o for_o that_o evil_n which_o have_v accompany_v our_o best_a action_n that_o so_o still_o we_o may_v be_v cast_v upon_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o give_v our_o god_n the_o glory_n of_o all_o his_o goodness_n these_o be_v good_a evidence_n that_o we_o have_v thrive_v in_o grace_n by_o examine_v ourselves_o in_o general_a from_o the_o scope_n and_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n more_o particular_o we_o may_v make_v trial_n of_o our_o grow_v in_o grace_n by_o examine_v ourselves_o several_o by_o each_o particular_a branch_n of_o that_o table_n and_o so_o by_o the_o duty_n therein_o require_v of_o us._n as_o by_o the_o first_o commandment_n 1_o that_o we_o so_o love_v our_o god_n as_o that_o our_o life_n be_v not_o dear_a unto_o we_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o glory_n no_o not_o our_o soul_n in_o comparison_n of_o advance_v his_o great_a name_n act._n 20._o matth._n 5._o rom._n 9_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n can_v love_v our_o enemy_n 2_o that_o we_o can_v so_o fear_v god_n as_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n in_o his_o presence_n to_o fear_v to_o displease_v he_o because_o we_o love_v he_o not_o to_o fear_v man_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o to_o endure_v any_o affliction_n with_o joy_n and_o patience_n rom._n 5.4_o and_o so_o can_v trust_v in_o he_o though_o he_o kill_v we_o job._n 13.15_o 3_o can_v so_o rejoice_v in_o he_o as_o that_o we_o can_v rejoice_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n also_o can_v be_v humble_v and_o abase_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n lest_o they_o shall_v hinder_v our_o sweet_a fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n from_o he_o and_o so_o can_v abound_v in_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n unto_o our_o god_n give_v thanks_n to_o he_o for_o all_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n even_o in_o our_o great_a cross_n yea_o rejoice_v in_o this_o especial_o that_o we_o can_v grieve_v for_o sin_n not_o only_o our_o own_o but_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o 4_o and_o so_o can_v be_v more_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o tear_n and_o groan_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o general_n as_o well_o as_o our_o particular_a good_a 5_o labour_v in_o all_o thing_n sincere_o and_o in_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n thus_o of_o the_o first_o commandment_n for_o the_o second_o commandment_n 1_o that_o we_o be_v more_o spiritual_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n labour_v more_o for_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n than_o the_o outward_a action_n and_o yet_o do_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o for_o man_n sake_n 2_o that_o we_o be_v constant_a and_o zealous_a in_o god_n matter_n do_v all_o thing_n with_o courage_n and_o wisdom_n redeem_v the_o time_n from_o unnecessary_a pleasure_n yea_o lawful_a recreation_n to_o employ_v it_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n 3_o that_o we_o can_v avoid_v all_o will-worship_n and_o lippe-labour_n all_o formality_n and_o temporize_v all_o vainglory_n and_o spiritual_a pride_n in_o god_n matter_n keep_v ourselves_o close_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n and_o hate_v all_o appearance_n
stumble_v thou_o do_v further_o help_v i_o with_o thy_o prayer_n to_o give_v thou_o yet_o further_o light_n for_o still_o i_o profess_v myself_o to_o be_v grow_v and_o shall_v not_o fail_v god_n willing_a to_o give_v thou_o further_a testimony_n thereof_o as_o occasion_n and_o grace_n shall_v be_v minister_v that_o so_o thou_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v this_o wonderful_a mystery_n mean_a time_n i_o desire_v thy_o patience_n to_o bear_v with_o such_o fayling_n as_o either_o for_o want_v of_o exactness_n which_o neither_o my_o leisure_n will_v afford_v nor_o weak_a measure_n can_v compass_v or_o for_o fail_v in_o circumstance_n which_o i_o profess_v myself_o not_o curious_o to_o stand_v upon_o may_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o require_v thy_o wisdom_n to_o compare_v spiritual_a thing_n together_o and_o so_o still_o crave_v thy_o further_a patience_n till_o god_n offer_v further_a leisure_n and_o measure_n of_o grace_n and_o thy_o renew_a prayer_n for_o both_o i_o commend_v this_o to_o thy_o christian_a view_n and_o charitable_a censure_n and_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a endeavour_n in_o this_o or_o in_o any_o thing_n whatsoever_o may_v further_o thy_o reckon_n in_o christ_n to_o the_o gracious_a protection_n and_o blessing_n of_o our_o wonderful_a councillor_n in_o who_o i_o rest_v thou_o and_o the_o church_n servant_n th._n cooper_n the_o content_n of_o this_o book_n 1_o the_o entrance_n to_o the_o treatise_n 2_o that_o we_o must_v grow_v in_o grace_n prove_v 1_o by_o the_o command_n of_o god_n 2_o by_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n 3_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o call_v 4_o by_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n 5_o by_o the_o resemblance_n thereof_o 6_o by_o the_o metaphor_n express_v the_o same_o 7_o by_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o 8_o by_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o saint_n 9_o by_o the_o contrary_a condition_n of_o the_o wicked_a 10_o by_o the_o continual_a malice_n of_o satan_n against_o the_o new_a birth_n 11_o by_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o mean_n hereto_o 12_o by_o the_o end_n of_o sanctification_n use_v to_o convince_v the_o papist_n of_o merit_n and_o fall_v from_o grace_n to_o confound_v the_o carnal_a christian_a to_o reprove_v the_o weak_a christian_n instruction_n to_o grow_v in_o grace_n trial_o hereof_o comfort_v herein_o chap._n 2._o what_o this_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v 1_o the_o description_n thereof_o 2_o the_o explication_n of_o it_o 3_o justification_n and_o use_n thereof_o chap._n 3._o of_o the_o cause_n and_o mean_n and_o help_v of_o this_o spiritual_a growth_n and_o these_o either_o within_o 1_o principal_a 2_o instrumental_a and_o these_o principal_a the_o word_n conscience_n 1_o instrumental_a as_o save_v knowledge_n 1_o of_o the_o power_n of_o corruption_n 2_o of_o the_o measure_n of_o grace_n attain_v with_o the_o use_n thereof_o 2_o instrumental_a cause_n experience_n both_o 1_o of_o former_a fail_n and_o 2_o of_o former_a thrive_a 3_o of_o the_o combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n with_o the_o use_v thereof_o 2_o cause_n without_o direct_v 1_o use_v of_o god_n ordinance_n the_o word_n sacrament_n prayer_n public_a example_n of_o the_o saint_n indirect_a affliction_n with_o the_o use_n thereof_o 3_o help_v hereto_o be_v 1_o soundness_n of_o judgement_n &_o why_o 2_o sincerity_n and_o how_o 3_o daily_a repentance_n 4_o daily_a thankfulness_n 5_o private_a prayer_n 6_o conversion_n of_o other_o 7_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n and_o examination_n thereof_o how_o this_o to_o be_v do_v 8_o daily_a increase_n in_o knowledge_n and_o how_o 9_o contentedness_n and_o why_o 10_o watch_v in_o our_o christian_a liberty_n and_o how_o 11_o daily_a growth_n in_o faith_n and_o how_o 12_o put_v on_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n daily_o and_o how_o 13_o by_o patience_n and_o 14_o continual_a supplication_n 15_o conscience_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 16_o constant_a keep_v of_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n 17_o daily_a preparation_n to_o affliction_n 18_o nourish_v tenderness_n of_o conscience_n 19_o have_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n always_o before_o our_o eye_n 20_o and_o so_o to_o maintain_v a_o holy_a jealousy_n over_o ourselves_o 21_o not_o rest_v in_o any_o measure_n receive_v 22_o daily_a preparation_n to_o death_n 23_o daily_a resignation_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 24_o spiritual_a wisdom_n in_o redeem_v the_o time_n in_o avoid_v trouble_n etc._n etc._n and_o how_o 25_o maintain_v spiritual_a joy_n and_o how_o chap._n 4._o of_o the_o manner_n how_o we_o grow_v in_o grace_n express_v by_o the_o metaphor_n and_o resemblance_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n as_o that_o it_o be_v like_o 1_o a_o new_a creature_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o â—_o to_o seed_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 3_o to_o light_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 4_o to_o the_o wind_n where_o of_o the_o sense_n &_o application_n thereof_o 5_o to_o a_o combat_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 6_o to_o a_o mystery_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o both_o general_a and_o particular_a chap._n 5._o of_o diverse_a rule_n for_o the_o better_a discern_a and_o trial_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o growth_n and_o comfort_n therein_o whereof_o the_o first_o be_v that_o we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o by_o sense_n where_o 1_o what_o this_o mean_v 2_o conclusion_n hence_o to_o encounter_v diverse_a tentation_n concern_v the_o manner_n of_o our_o growth_n and_o to_o satisfy_v we_o herein_o 2_o rule_n herein_o be_v to_o compare_v spiritual_a thing_n with_o spiritual_a thing_n where_o 1._o what_o this_o mean_v 2_o the_o application_n thereof_o for_o discern_v and_o comfort_n 3_o rule_n for_o discern_v hereof_o be_v according_a to_o those_o several_a calling_n impose_v on_o we_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 4_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n where_o 1._o what_o be_v mean_v thereby_o 2_o the_o application_n thereof_o for_o trial_n and_o comfort_n 5_o rule_n that_o god_n accept_v the_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n where_o 1_o the_o sense_n thereof_o 2_o the_o use_n for_o the_o trial_n &_o comfort_n 6_o rule_n that_o by_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o manner_n also_o of_o spiritual_a growth_n may_v be_v discern_v where_o 1_o how_o the_o flesh_n be_v mortify_v 2_o grace_n according_o be_v increase_v with_o the_o use_v thereof_o chap._n 6._o of_o the_o measure_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n where_o 1_o of_o the_o measure_n propound_v 1_o by_o the_o law_n 2_o by_o the_o perfect_a pattern_n 3_o by_o the_o end_n of_o holiness_n 2_o the_o trial_n of_o this_o measure_n 1_o by_o particular_a gift_n and_o the_o improvement_n of_o they_o 2_o by_o spiritual_a experience_n 3_o by_o several_a calling_n 4_o variety_n of_o season_n 5_o increase_v of_o mean_n 3_o more_o particular_a examination_n thereof_o 1_o general_n 2_o particular_a as_o 1_o by_o the_o law_n 2_o by_o the_o gospel_n as_o 1_o faith_n 2_o repentance_n chap._n 7._o of_o certain_a rule_n for_o the_o discern_a &_o judge_v of_o the_o true_a scantling_n &_o measure_n of_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n 1_o rule_n that_o god_n require_v accord_v to_o the_o mean_v he_o vouchsafe_v with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 2_o that_o his_o grace_n shall_v be_v sufficient_a for_o we_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 3_o that_o the_o spirit_n work_v free_o as_o in_o the_o manner_n so_o in_o the_o measure_n thereof_o with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 4_o that_o the_o power_n of_o god_n be_v see_v in_o weakness_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v hereof_o 5_o that_o as_o there_o be_v diverse_a measure_n of_o glory_n so_o also_o of_o grace_n and_o yet_o in_o each_o sufficient_a with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 6_o rule_n by_o our_o endure_a affliction_n with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o 7_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a with_o the_o sense_n and_o use_v thereof_o chap._n 8._o of_o the_o mark_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n and_o trial_n thereof_o where_o 1_o of_o such_o as_o general_o respect_v our_o ourselves_o as_o 1_o knowledge_n and_o that_o 1_o of_o the_o power_n of_o corruption_n 2_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n 3_o satan_n sleight_n 4_o the_o mystrie_n of_o christ_n where_o of_o the_o trial_n of_o faith_n 2_o sanctification_n 3_o of_o the_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n attain_v or_o other_o as_o also_o 2_o of_o the_o special_a mark_n chap._n 9_o case_n of_o conscience_n concern_v spiritual_a growth_n 1_o case_n how_o we_o can_v justify_v our_o grow_v in_o grace_n when_o we_o daily_o fall_v into_o many_o evil_n and_o decay_v sometime_o in_o some_o special_a gift_n resolution_n hereof_o by_o consider_v 1._o god_n wisdom_n and_o that_o 1_o in_o bring_v light_n out_o of_o darkness_n &_o
respect_n of_o the_o truth_n thereof_o as_o that_o we_o have_v get_v the_o better_a of_o such_o sin_n as_o we_o be_v former_o most_v addict_v to_o special_o that_o we_o have_v prevail_v against_o unbeleef_n &_o the_o bitter_a fruit_n thereof_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n that_o we_o have_v cast_v out_o that_o curse_a leaven_n of_o hypocrisy_n in_o our_o converse_v with_o god_n and_o have_v also_o renounce_v deceit_n and_o fraud_n in_o deal_v with_o man_n that_o we_o be_v deep_o greeve_v with_o such_o sin_n as_o we_o can_v shake_v off_o and_o strive_v more_o earnest_o against_o they_o by_o how_o much_o we_o have_v be_v more_o foil_v thereby_o that_o we_o be_v more_o wary_a to_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o more_o compassionate_a and_o charitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o brethren_n fall_n and_o groan_n more_o earnest_o after_o our_o final_a deliverance_n these_o be_v good_a endeavour_n of_o our_o spiritual_a growth_n these_o be_v gracious_a 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than_o we_o can_v do_v and_o yet_o 9_o comfort_a ourselves_o from_o the_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o particular_a fayling_n rom_n 7.19.20_o thus_o for_o our_o general_a call_n concern_v our_o civil_a call_n observe_v 1_o that_o dependence_n on_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n with_o it_o 5.6_o 1._o pet._n 5.6_o 2_o a_o special_a reference_n of_o our_o endeavour_n to_o his_o holy_a wisdom_n for_o the_o issue_n thereof_o and_o 3_o contentedness_n in_o whatsoevet_n it_o please_v he_o to_o dispose_v as_o be_v best_o for_o we_o 4_o use_v diligence_n in_o the_o mean_a 4.12_o phil._n 4.12_o which_o our_o god_n have_v allot_v us._n 5_o and_o wait_v with_o patience_n the_o success_n of_o our_o labour_n 6_o season_v our_o worldly_a occasion_n with_o the_o meditation_n of_o god_n providence_n and_o 7_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o measure_n the_o lord_n have_v dispose_v by_o 8_o refer_v our_o labour_n to_o the_o public_a good_a and_o 9_o dispense_v liberal_o to_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o saint_n 10_o bear_v patient_o what_o cross_n befall_v herein_o and_o 11_o labour_v to_o supply_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a thirst_n these_o be_v good_a evidence_n of_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n and_o shall_v also_o prove_v happy_a mean_n to_o attain_v perfection_n a_o second_o general_a cause_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v spiritual_a experience_n and_o that_o special_o of_o these_o thing_n first_o of_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o hearâ—_n either_o bear_v we_o in_o hand_n that_o our_o case_n be_v better_a than_o it_o be_v or_o that_o be_v worse_a the_o deceit_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o conceit_v our_o estate_n to_o be_v better_a than_o indeed_o they_o be_v may_v be_v discern_v by_o these_o particular_n 1_o if_o we_o conceive_v ourselves_o convert_v either_o because_o 1._o we_o have_v assent_v to_o and_o delight_v in_o the_o word_n and_o do_v some_o thing_n answerable_a to_o the_o letter_n thereof_o math._n 6.20_o 2._o we_o be_v humble_v and_o abase_v with_o the_o 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than_o they_o be_v as_o that_o we_o be_v no_o better_a than_o hypocrite_n because_o our_o practice_n answer_v not_o our_o profession_n see_v hypocrisy_n be_v not_o so_o much_o in_o what_o we_o can_v do_v as_o in_o what_o we_o will_v seem_v to_o do_v &_o mean_v it_o not_o or_o do_v it_o not_o with_o the_o inward_a integrity_n of_o the_o heart_n &_o by_o make_v show_n of_o well_o do_v intend_v the_o contrary_n 2_o that_o we_o be_v castaway_n because_o our_o conscience_n speak_v fearful_o as_o in_o tentation_n and_o the_o world_n account_v we_o no_o better_o see_v we_o must_v not_o judge_v of_o ourselves_o by_o tentation_n neither_o esteem_n what_o the_o world_n judge_v of_o we_o in_o this_o secret_a belong_v only_o unto_o god_n 3_o that_o we_o arc_n decay_v in_o grace_n and_o leave_v our_o true_a love_n because_o we_o
between_o thing_n accessary_a and_o circumstantial_a in_o necessary_a thing_n between_o what_o be_v most_o necessary_a subordinate_v other_o thereto_o 2._o between_o action_n of_o our_o general_n and_o civil_a call_n subiect_v each_o to_o other_o and_o limit_v one_o by_o the_o other_o 3._o thing_n present_a and_o to_o come_v to_o measure_v these_o by_o the_o other_o 4._o between_o faith_n and_o sense_n thereof_o 5._o between_o satan_n tentation_n and_o our_o corruption_n to_o reject_v the_o one_o though_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o other_o 6._o between_o the_o old_a man_n and_o the_o new_a so_o justify_v the_o one_o as_o that_o we_o disdain_v the_o other_o 7_o between_o justification_n impute_v and_o inherent_a to_o approve_v this_o by_o the_o other_o these_o difference_n well_o observe_v will_n much_o further_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n evidence_v the_o truth_n thereof_o promote_v the_o spiritual_a part_n by_o abase_v the_o oath_n and_o further_a in_o every_o part_n by_o rely_v on_o christ_n phil._n 1.9_o 10._o 3_o that_o we_o be_v more_o wise_a in_o redeem_v the_o time_n by_o entertain_v occasion_n of_o welldoing_a and_o decline_v the_o contrary_a yea_o though_o they_o be_v but_o occasion_n or_o appearance_n of_o evil_a ephes_n 5.16_o 4_o and_o so_o may_v prevent_v many_o unnecessary_a trouble_n and_o obtain_v a_o gracious_a issue_n out_o of_o such_o as_o necessary_o do_v befall_v us._n 5_o that_o we_o can_v watch_v over_o our_o unruly_a affection_n of_o impatience_n anger_n discontent_n frowardness_n covetousness_n etc._n etc._n 6_o and_o so_o can_v be_v free_a from_o scandalous_a and_o gross_a offence_n psal_n 19.12_o 7_o that_o we_o know_v no_o man_n after_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v use_v one_o fellowship_n in_o all_o ordinary_a recreation_n of_o good_a and_o bad_a conference_n and_o first_o to_o spiritual_a end_n and_o in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n not_o to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o to_o the_o humble_v and_o weaken_v of_o the_o lust_n thereof_o second_o to_o wean_v we_o from_o the_o world_n and_o provoke_v we_o to_o hunger_n more_o earnest_o after_o our_o dissolution_n 2._o cor._n 4.13.14_o gal_n 5.11_o 8_o that_o we_o can_v make_v conscience_n of_o least_o evil_n yea_o of_o the_o very_a first_o motion_n and_o thought_n to_o sin_n be_v wise_a to_o discern_v they_o and_o speedy_a to_o suppress_v they_o or_o turn_v they_o to_o good_a for_o this_o will_v prevent_v consent_n and_o act_n of_o sin_n and_o lie_v in_o the_o custom_n thereof_o nourish_v tenderness_n of_o conscience_n and_o soundness_n of_o judgement_n increase_v fear_n and_o abase_v of_o ourselves_o and_o cast_v we_o upon_o the_o eye_n &_o bosom_n of_o our_o god_n by_o who_o we_o shall_v be_v keep_v from_o the_o great_a offence_n and_o quicken_v to_o all_o power_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o welldoing_a 9_o that_o we_o can_v keep_v a_o constant_a course_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o holy_a duty_n especial_o in_o the_o family_n and_o more_o private_a as_o prayer_n meditation_n examination_n of_o the_o heart_n for_o these_o will_v nourish_v our_o familiarity_n with_o god_n and_o so_o make_v we_o more_o confident_a in_o welldoing_a and_o constant_a therein_o 10_o and_o so_o can_v be_v more_o careful_a and_o intentive_a to_o the_o conversion_n of_o other_o 32._o luk._n 22_o 32._o 11_o that_o we_o can_v be_v more_o patient_a in_o bear_v with_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o time_n and_o yet_o more_o wise_a in_o avoid_v contagion_n from_o they_o more_o zealous_a to_o reform_v they_o in_o our_o place_n 12_o that_o we_o can_v be_v most_o severe_a in_o our_o own_o matter_n concern_v sin_n and_o yet_o most_o gentle_a and_o meek_a towards_o other_o and_o yet_o 13_o can_v be_v most_o mild_a and_o indifferent_a in_o our_o own_o cause_n when_o it_o concern_v matter_n of_o profit_n or_o private_a good_a either_o way_n and_o yet_o more_o zealous_a in_o god_n affair_n 14_o maintain_v peace_n and_o love_n withal_o so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v possible_a and_o 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puff_v up_o with_o their_o renew_a estate_n and_o so_o through_o ignorance_n presume_v of_o their_o liberty_n in_o christ_n turn_v it_o oft_o time_n as_o a_o occasion_n to_o the_o flesh_n so_o that_o not_o to_o be_v bring_v in_o bondage_n thereby_o not_o to_o exceed_v the_o compass_n thereof_o but_o rather_o by_o our_o wisdom_n and_o experience_n to_o be_v a_o law_n thereto_o not_o do_v all_o we_o may_v but_o what_o may_v best_o fit_v we_o to_o the_o best_a end_n be_v a_o gracious_a mark_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n 2_o that_o we_o be_v grow_v rich_a in_o heavenly_a experience_n both_o of_o our_o own_o secret_a corruption_n &_o also_o of_o god_n special_a providence_n in_o prevent_v we_o of_o many_o evil_n and_o turn_v our_o infirmity_n to_o good_a store_v up_o wise_o such_o experiment_n against_o the_o needful_a time_n 3_o and_o so_o from_o this_o experience_n can_v more_o speedy_o resist_v tentation_n and_o more_o courageous_o encounter_v the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o put_v to_o flight_v the_o entice_n of_o the_o world_n more_o narrow_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n and_o way_n and_o wise_o avoid_v the_o occasion_n of_o evil_a and_o entertain_v the_o good_a this_o be_v a_o gracious_a evidence_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n 4_o as_o also_o that_o out_o of_o our_o experience_n of_o our_o own_o fail_n we_o can_v grow_v more_o charitable_a in_o judge_v of_o other_o 6.1_o gal._n 6.1_o and_o more_o compassionate_a of_o their_o weakness_n yet_o so_o as_o that_o still_o we_o can_v mourn_v for_o the_o evil_n of_o the_o time_n and_o so_o keep_v ourselves_o undefiled_a of_o the_o main_a pollution_n thereof_o 5_o and_o so_o be_v grow_v more_o moderate_a in_o our_o zeal_n be_v able_a to_o temper_v the_o same_o with_o discretion_n and_o meekness_n that_o so_o if_o we_o can_v benefit_v other_o yet_o we_o may_v less_o hurt_v ourselves_o 7_o yet_o so_o as_o that_o still_o we_o grow_v more_o courageous_a for_o the_o truth_n reveal_v not_o spare_v our_o dear_a life_n for_o the_o justify_n thereof_o 8_o yea_o can_v be_v so_o far_o abase_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n that_o in_o comparison_n thereof_o our_o precious_a soul_n be_v not_o dear_a unto_o us._n rom._n 9.2_o exod._n 32._o these_o be_v comfortable_a sign_n of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n 9_o as_o also_o that_o we_o be_v grow_v more_o lowly_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o humble_a in_o the_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n still_o complain_v of_o our_o want_n though_o we_o cease_v not_o to_o be_v thankful_a for_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o esteem_v other_o better_a than_o ourselves_o because_o we_o know_v ourselves_o best_a and_o the_o more_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o more_o we_o have_v abuse_v if_o god_n shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o the_o more_o we_o be_v indebt_v to_o our_o christ_n for_o his_o unspeakable_a gift_n 10_o and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n hang_v so_o fast_o upon_o we_o we_o groan_v still_o 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good_a yea_o to_o the_o best_a but_o his_o special_a promise_n stand_v good_a here_o that_o he_o will_v love_v we_o to_o the_o end_n and_o therefore_o perfect_a his_o work_n in_o we_o john_n 13.1_o phil._n 1.6_o 3_o ground_n for_o the_o satisfy_n of_o the_o conscience_n herein_o be_v the_o consideration_n of_o the_o state_n of_o our_o sanctification_n in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v not_o perfection_n without_o sin_n at_o all_o but_o militant_a consist_v of_o a_o daily_a combat_n between_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o only_o a_o strive_n and_o work_v of_o the_o conscience_n only_o against_o sin_n to_o which_o it_o be_v move_v or_o which_o it_o have_v commit_v which_o be_v in_o the_o wicked_a by_o reason_n of_o the_o remaindure_v of_o nature_n light_n and_o that_o knowledge_n they_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o illightning_n spirit_n affright_v the_o conscience_n either_o when_o sin_n be_v move_v or_o commit_v to_o make_v they_o more_o inexcusable_a if_o they_o 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