type_n thereof_o and_o analogy_n to_o be_v observe_v 22._o what_o analogy_n herein_o a_o analogy_n or_o correspondency_n of_o it_o both_o to_o the_o descension_n as_o he_o come_v down_o to_o earth_n from_o heaven_n the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n and_o height_n of_o glory_n by_o his_o incarnation_n so_o here_o he_o ascend_v from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n to_o his_o father_n and_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o majesty_n by_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n the_o type_n thereof_o moses_n enoch_n and_o elias_n of_o who_o hereafter_o 23._o what_o the_o ascension_n or_o action_n his_o glorious_a ascend_v to_o heaven_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o many_o witness_n as_o it_o be_v foretell_v according_o perform_v 24._o how_o foretell_v both_o by_o the_o prophet_n david_n thou_o be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a have_v lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o give_v gift_n to_o man_n by_o himself_o joh._n 14._o 2._o i_o go_v to_o prepare_v a_o place_n etc._n etc._n joh._n 20._o 17._o i_o ascend_v 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supply_n of_o grace_n 23._o how_o be_v he_o say_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o in_o his_o throne_n and_o palace_n of_o glory_n and_o whence_o he_o be_v see_v especial_o to_o manifest_v the_o same_o both_o in_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n 24_o how_o his_o glory_n see_v or_o manifest_v there_o 1._o in_o the_o inferior_a heaven_n by_o who_o excellent_a creature_n sun_n and_o host_n there_o as_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n psal._n 19_o 2._o in_o the_o three_o heaven_n where_o be_v manifest_v his_o bless_a vision_n and_o fruition_n to_o the_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n 3._o in_o the_o heaven_n of_o his_o church_n where_o manifest_v to_o his_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o those_o that_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 25._o how_o else_o be_v it_o manifest_v thence_o 1._o as_o his_o almighty_a power_n be_v chief_o see_v by_o his_o great_a work_n and_o influence_n of_o goodness_n thence_o 2._o as_o his_o al-presence_n shadow_v in_o the_o alcover_a heaven_n universal_a architecture_n 3._o as_o his_o alsufficiency_n to_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o creature_n signify_v by_o that_o universal_a cover_n 4._o as_o his_o all-seeing_a knowledge_n by_o that_o universal_a compass_n of_o the_o curtain_n or_o canopy_n and_o light_n of_o heaven_n and_o so_o 5._o his_o omniscence_n omnisufficiencie_n omnipresence_n and_o omnipotence_n lively_o shadow_v and_o represent_v in_o the_o heaven_n and_o as_o his_o purity_n &_o holiness_n represent_v in_o the_o purity_n and_o brightness_n of_o they_o and_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n also_o from_o thence_o 26._o how_o his_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n manifest_v thence_o 1._o in_o the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n show_v thence_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n 2._o in_o the_o lightning_n and_o thunder_n storm_n and_o tempest_n cause_v fear_n and_o amazement_n and_o often_o destruction_n 3._o in_o the_o cloud_n and_o rain_n as_o in_o noah_n flood_n sometime_o bring_v and_o threaten_a 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worthy_a son_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a heaven_n father_n 3._o the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n from_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o our_o heavenly_a father_n above_o all_o earthly_a father_n and_o this_o our_o king_n above_o all_o other_o earthly_a king_n and_o emperor_n 31._o how_o be_v this_o especial_a comfort_n confidence_n or_o joy_n as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n have_v heavenly_a blessing_n and_o inheritance_n to_o give_v we_o and_o do_v love_v his_o above_o all_o earthly_a father_n love_n who_o love_v but_o blind_o ignorant_o and_o imperfect_o and_o he_o eternal_o without_o end_n or_o imperfection_n he_o have_v all_o power_n and_o all_o king_n but_o worm_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o and_o like_o the_o dust_n under_o his_o foot_n yea_o satan_n and_o all_o enemy_n tremble_v before_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o defend_v his_o from_o all_o adversary_n and_o this_o our_o prayer_n be_v our_o speech_n to_o salute_v this_o our_o father_n who_o 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magistrate_n that_o set_v forth_o his_o honour_n 2._o all_o faithful_a pastor_n prelate_n and_o teacher_n that_o set_v forth_o the_o true_a faith_n 3._o all_o godly_a elder_n that_o govern_v well_o and_o give_v good_a example_n 4._o all_o holy_a confessor_n and_o saint_n that_o have_v so_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n 5._o all_o glorious_a martyr_n apostle_n prophet_n patriarch_n and_o good_a man_n that_o have_v do_v and_o do_v their_o best_a endeavour_n to_o set_v forth_o and_o witness_v the_o truth_n 24._o what_o do_v you_o then_o pray_v for_o in_o this_o respect_n that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o enable_v they_o with_o his_o grace_n more_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n as_o that_o 1._o the_o king_n and_o magistrate_n may_v be_v careful_a and_o zealous_a prudent_a and_o religious_a just_o etc._n etc._n 2._o pastor_n and_o prelate_n may_v be_v faithful_a in_o their_o place_n diligent_a in_o their_o duty_n conscionable_a and_o careful_a of_o their_o charge_n all_o other_o may_v be_v godly_o dispose_v according_a to_o their_o several_a office_n and_o duty_n and_o so_o to_o praise_v god_n for_o any_o his_o excellency_n and_o grace_n appear_v in_o they_o to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n 25._o what_o be_v opposite_a to_o this_o kingdom_n the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n raise_v up_o against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n such_o 1._o all_o evil_a prince_n and_o law_n 2._o all_o evil_a magistrate_n and_o negligent_a pastor_n and_o slothful_a 3._o all_o evil_a and_o false_a prophet_n and_o idolater_n 4._o all_o evil_a blasphemer_n and_o 5._o general_o all_o ungodliness_n and_o vanity_n 26._o what_o of_o these_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o overthrow_v root_n out_o and_o destroy_v all_o such_o as_o the_o power_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o satan_n and_o opposite_a to_o his_o kingdom_n 27._o what_o in_o sum_n be_v there_o then_o express_v or_o intimate_v in_o this_o petition_n 1._o the_o part_n express_v as_o before_o show_v the_o 1._o petition_v itself_o for_o ourselves_o 2._o intercession_n for_o other_o let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v for_o all_o our_o good_a ii_o the_o part_n intimate_v both_o a_o first_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a that_o god_n kingdom_n ought_v to_o be_v advance_v 2._o duty_n from_o we_o and_o other_o that_o we_o ought_v so_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o advance_v that_o kingdom_n 3._o defect_n in_o we_o and_o other_o too_o common_a to_o be_v too_o negligent_a hereof_o second_o deprecation_n against_o all_o oppugner_n and_o opposition_n thereof_o whether_o in_o ourselves_o or_o other_o three_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n 1._o for_o the_o grace_n in_o we_o or_o other_o tend_v to_o the_o propagation_n of_o his_o kingdom_n 2._o for_o his_o so_o gracious_a government_n of_o we_o and_o of_o all_o thing_n 28._o how_o sum_v you_o up_o this_o in_o order_n 1._o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a that_o it_o be_v most_o holy_a and_o just_a that_o 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opposition_n and_o opposer_n with_o their_o malice_n and_o envy_n v._o our_o thanksgiving_n that_o it_o have_v please_v he_o 1._o so_o gracious_o to_o govern_v all_o thing_n as_o he_o do_v to_o a_o good_a end_n 2._o to_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o desire_v the_o same_o and_o to_o seek_v it_o as_o well_o as_o many_o other_o 3._o further_o to_o assure_v ourselves_o and_o soul_n of_o that_o his_o kingdom_n so_o to_o be_v increase_v perfect_v and_o consummate_v in_o his_o due_a time_n in_o we_o and_o other_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o power_n 29._o what_o the_o three_o petition_n that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v as_o ready_o by_o i_o and_o all_o god_n people_n upon_o earth_n as_o by_o those_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n where_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v with_o all_o joy_n courage_n and_o alacrity_n 30._o what_o be_v the_o order_n of_o it_o after_o the_o desire_n of_o sanctify_a god_n name_n and_o of_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n that_o in_o that_o kingdom_n his_o will_n may_v be_v do_v by_o we_o and_o all_o man_n whereby_o better_a to_o be_v assure_v we_o be_v his_o subject_n as_o well_o as_o those_o willing_a and_o ready_a minister_n of_o his_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n that_o his_o illustrious_a kingdom_n of_o glory_n 31._o what_o the_o part_n the_o 1._o object_n the_o will_n of_o god_n 2._o action_n to_o be_v do_v or_o perform_v 3._o collimation_n of_o the_o action_n after_o the_o sublime_a rule_n of_o angel_n obedience_n and_o duty_n 32._o what_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n understand_v to_o be_v either_o his_o 1._o secret_a will_n which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o search_v into_o but_o he_o will_v see_v in_o due_a time_n and_o manner_n perform_v 2._o his_o revealed_z will_n which_o be_v for_o we_o and_o other_o child_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o to_o be_v know_v and_o perform_v and_o so_o for_o we_o and_o our_o instruction_n reveal_v in_o his_o holy_a word_n law_n and_o gospel_n a_o most_o sure_a and_o true_a record_n write_v for_o our_o remembrance_n 33._o what_o the_o do_v or_o performance_n of_o it_o our_o holiness_n in_o the_o 1._o i'faith_o know_v and_o believe_v it_o 2._o practise_v of_o good_a work_n and_o obedience_n answerable_o to_o be_v think_v on_o and_o propose_v by_o we_o to_o be_v do_v as_o it_o be_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n by_o god_n and_o so_o herein_o profess_a obedience_n general_o to_o god_n holy_a will_n and_o commandment_n and_o that_o in_o special_a sense_n as_o not_o only_o the_o action_n but_o the_o heart_n and_o cogitation_n submit_v to_o the_o performance_n thereof_o &_o as_o in_o the_o last_o commandment_n the_o very_a inmost_a cogitation_n of_o soul_n and_o thought_n to_o be_v reduce_v to_o this_o obedience_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o thither_o tend_v that_o follow_a collimation_n and_o direction_n 34._o how_o be_v this_o that_o rule_n of_o direction_n or_o imitation_n in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n understand_v either_o i._n 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and_o expedient_a extend_v over_o all_o creature_n whatsoever_o life_n and_o death_n heaven_n and_o hell_n that_o have_v the_o key_n of_o both_o time_n and_o eternity_n paradise_n and_o hell_n and_o will_v do_v as_o he_o please_v shut_v and_o no_o man_n open_v open_v and_o no_o man_n shut_v give_v life_n or_o take_v but_o refer_v all_o to_o his_o glory_n 8._o what_o be_v that_o glory_n the_o scope_n and_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o power_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o kingdom_n propose_v 1._o by_o god_n himself_o to_o all_o his_o action_n of_o mercy_n justice_n 2._o to_o man_n that_o they_o shall_v seek_v it_o 3._o to_o angel_n and_o saint_n eternal_o to_o desire_v and_o do_v and_o sing_v it_o 4._o to_o the_o devil_n and_o worst_a creature_n that_o though_o unwilling_o in_o their_o misery_n shall_v show_v it_o and_o in_o his_o justice_n be_v make_v spectacle_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o so_o we_o see_v to_o which_o end_n all_o thing_n be_v and_o shall_v be_v refer_v 9_o wherein_o his_o glory_n most_o see_v 1._o in_o his_o creature_n heaven_n and_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n sun_n and_o star_n that_o he_o ordain_v man_n his_o image_n etc._n etc._n angel_n his_o glorious_a courtier_n etc._n etc._n 2._o in_o his_o action_n of_o creation_n redemption_n governance_n etc._n etc._n mercy_n to_o all_o that_o desire_v they_o benefit_n to_o all_o creature_n especial_o man_n and_o angel_n wisdom_n truth_n justice_n etc._n etc._n 3._o in_o his_o house_n or_o church_n in_o 1._o earth_n where_o his_o grace_n praise_n etc._n etc._n 2._o heaven_n where_o saint_n and_o angel_n perpetual_o his_o glorious_a servant_n and_o delight_n in_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n 10._o how_o the_o eternity_n in_o that_o all_o other_o kingdom_n and_o empire_n have_v their_o period_n and_o end_n as_o the_o heaven_n their_o revolution_n but_o god_n kingdom_n no_o end_n all_o other_o power_n be_v limit_v king_n nor_o tyrant_n who_o breath_n be_v in_o their_o nostril_n their_o heart_n and_o all_o in_o god_n hand_n can_v do_v but_o what_o he_o appoint_v nay_o the_o very_a devil_n be_v herein_o limit_v that_o else_o will_v as_o a_o roar_a lion_n be_v a_o more_o terrible_a dragon_n and_o destroyer_n only_a god_n power_n be_v without_o limit_n of_o time_n or_o coercion_n bound_v only_o by_o his_o holy_a and_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o eternity_n and_o all_o earthly_a glory_n and_o beauty_n be_v frail_a and_o mortal_a like_o that_o of_o the_o lily_n or_o flower_n of_o the_o field_n though_o in_o solomon_n and_o his_o royalty_n and_o shall_v have_v end_n yea_o the_o heaven_n and_o sun_n and_o moon_n as_o they_o be_v create_v though_o of_o long_a continuance_n at_o last_o will_v perish_v they_o wax_v old_a as_o do_v a_o garment_n but_o his_o glory_n in_o the_o heaven_n and_o in_o his_o servant_n that_o attend_v it_o be_v to_o endure_v for_o ever_o and_o so_o in_o his_o presence_n be_v fulnessesse_v of_o joy_n life_n and_o power_n kingdom_n and_o glory_n for_o evermore_o 11._o how_o the_o certainty_n of_o it_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o consistency_n of_o this_o be_v who_o be_v i_o be_o who_o be_v who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v to_o come_v bless_a for_o ever_o who_o be_v true_a and_o the_o truth_n even_o eternal_a truth_n and_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o of_o truth_n and_o so_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n be_v true_o and_o for_o ever_o his_o the_o devil_n do_v say_v of_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n that_o they_o be_v he_o and_o he_o will_v give_v they_o but_o he_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o that_o not_o the_o truth_n but_o all_o earthly_a glory_n power_n kingdom_n and_o dominion_n be_v from_o god_n and_o true_o he_o and_o heavenly_a kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n more_o appropriate_v to_o he_o and_o his_o as_o more_o fit_v the_o majesty_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o thus_o certain_o a_o king_n powerful_a and_o glorious_a holy_a and_o bless_a for_o ever_o 12._o how_o be_v this_o ascribe_v by_o all_o good_a inen_n saint_n and_o angel_n by_o the_o tongue_n of_o all_o creature_n in_o their_o kind_n the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n host_n of_o heaven_n shower_n and_o dew_n earth_n and_o sea_n and_o all_o thing_n praise_v and_o magnify_v he_o for_o ever_o but_o most_o especial_o all_o spirit_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o all_o holy_a and_o humble_a man_n of_o heart_n and_o his_o servant_n show_v his_o glory_n and_o confess_v that_o his_o be_v kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o 13._o what_o do_v this_o teach_v prince_n to_o remember_v to_o who_o they_o owe_v a_o tribute_n of_o praise_n who_o have_v give_v they_o that_o high_a estate_n who_o be_v absolute_a king_n of_o glory_n and_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o their_o lord_n as_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o lord_n and_o so_o to_o do_v according_a to_o his_o will_n exalt_v his_o honour_n follow_v his_o law_n which_o will_v be_v their_o honour_n and_o happiness_n when_o they_o come_v to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o stewardship_n and_o kingdom_n to_o he_o that_o be_v their_o lord_n paramount_n and_o king_n for_o ever_o 14._o what_o to_o magistrate_n to_o remember_v of_o who_o they_o and_o all_o king_n have_v that_o power_n and_o from_o who_o and_o to_o what_o end_n derive_v unto_o they_o so_o to_o use_v their_o power_n so_o commit_v to_o they_o to_o his_o glory_n who_o give_v or_o send_v it_o they_o remember_v also_o their_o account_n that_o they_o must_v make_v of_o their_o power_n and_o authority_n to_o he_o that_o be_v king_n of_o eternal_a power_n and_o glory_n 15._o what_o to_o any_o other_o of_o high_a condition_n to_o remember_v from_o who_o they_o have_v all_o their_o glory_n and_o high_a estate_n and_o so_o to_o use_v it_o as_o to_o his_o glory_n and_o praise_v he_o for_o it_o who_o be_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n and_o have_v ordain_v all_o thing_n for_o and_o to_o the_o same_o 16._o what_o to_o all_o other_o the_o faithful_a to_o erect_v and_o raise_v up_o their_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n to_o heaven_n where_o they_o have_v such_o a_o father_n who_o have_v all_o kingdom_n and_o empire_n power_n majesty_n and_o glory_n at_o his_o dispose_n and_o in_o his_o hand_n yea_o &_o most_o eminent_o in_o his_o person_n for_o ever_o to_o who_o all_o earthly_a king_n and_o emperor_n compare_v be_v but_o worm_n and_o their_o great_a glory_n to_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o vassal_n in_o who_o service_n also_o who_o most_o humble_a most_o honourable_a and_o so_o to_o consider_v the_o excellent_a dignity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o the_o despise_n and_o contemn_v of_o all_o earthly_a thing_n as_o but_o clay_n and_o dirt_n and_o dross_n in_o comparison_n of_o this_o 17._o what_o else_o learn_v you_o out_o of_o this_o conclusion_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n and_o our_o desire_n brief_o recollect_v and_o recommend_v to_o we_o in_o this_o close_a and_o word_n of_o the_o same_o 18._o how_o be_v that_o observe_v 1._o the_o preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n signify_v in_o the_o eternity_n and_o certainty_n of_o his_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n 2._o the_o first_o petition_n his_o name_n hallow_v by_o this_o set_n forth_o his_o praise_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o glory_n 3._o the_o second_o petition_n his_o kingdom_n come_v in_o the_o acknowledgement_n here_o of_o his_o eternal_a kingdom_n 4._o the_o three_o petition_n his_o will_v be_v do_v by_o his_o almighty_a power_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o 5._o the_o four_o petition_n for_o our_o good_a comprehend_v in_o his_o glory_n for_o which_o and_o to_o which_o refer_v they_o ought_v to_o be_v desire_v and_o not_o else_o to_o the_o confidence_n and_o assurance_n of_o all_o of_o they_o ask_v in_o faith_n in_o the_o last_o word_n amen_n 19_o what_o or_o whence_o the_o ground_n of_o our_o confidence_n manifest_v partly_o in_o the_o preface_n and_o more_o full_o in_o the_o conclusion_n and_o so_o most_o ample_o in_o both_o join_v together_o well_o consider_v here_o include_v or_o as_o i._o in_o the_o preface_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n his_o love_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n his_o eternal_a majesty_n and_o eminency_n ii_o in_o the_o conclusion_n our_o father_n his_o 1._o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o 2._o power_n rule_v and_o govern_v all_o 3._o glory_n to_o it_o guide_a and_o direct_v all_o 4._o eternity_n the_o happiness_n of_o all_o 5._o certainty_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v amen_o 20._o how_o be_v amen_o understand_v either_o as_o a_o 1._o noun_n the_o truth_n itself_o and_o so_o god_n and_o god_n word_n who_o be_v yea_o
personal_a propriety_n be_v attribute_v and_o common_a to_o all_o three_o person_n 49._o why_o be_v it_o here_o particular_o so_o apply_v in_o the_o hebrew_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v alsufficient_a though_o here_o render_v by_o omnipotence_n and_o refer_v to_o god_n as_o place_v before_o father_n yet_o convenient_o enough_o in_o our_o western_a language_n refer_v and_o attribute_v to_o the_o father_n 50._o how_o so_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o power_n grace_n goodness_n and_o sufficiency_n and_o by_o he_o with_o his_o essence_n communicate_v to_o the_o other_o person_n in_o trinity_n 51._o be_v not_o all_o other_o divine_a attribute_n so_o too_o yes_o but_o this_o more_o especial_o as_o belong_v to_o he_o and_o his_o person_n as_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o trinity_n fountain_n of_o goodness_n and_o founder_n of_o all_o thing_n else_o by_o creation_n which_o seem_v to_o have_v a_o more_o particular_a limitation_n and_o determination_n to_o his_o person_n as_o salvation_n and_o redemption_n to_o the_o son_n the_o truth_n wisdom_n and_o word_n of_o god_n and_o sanctify_v comfort_a and_o strengthen_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n though_o indeed_o opera_fw-la trinitatis_fw-la ad_fw-la extra_fw-la sunt_fw-la indivisa_fw-la and_o all_o three_o person_n concur_v in_o all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a action_n and_o have_v they_o attribute_v secondary_o howsoever_o to_o one_o of_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o person_n or_o office_n more_o particular_o and_o principal_o refer_v 52._o how_o be_v the_o omnipotency_n chief_o see_v in_o that_o effect_n of_o creation_n that_o action_n attribute_v to_o the_o father_n principal_o 53._o it_o be_v then_o also_o attribute_v to_o the_o other_o person_n it_o be_v secondary_o but_o to_o the_o father_n primary_o so_o the_o father_n by_o the_o son_n his_o wisdom_n word_n and_o truth_n do_v create_v the_o world_n gen._n 1._o and_o without_o it_o nothing_o be_v create_v joh._n 1._o and_o the_o spirit_n also_o of_o god_n in_o the_o creation_n move_v on_o the_o water_n gen._n 1._o 54._o what_o then_o be_v principal_o attribute_v to_o the_o father_n the_o original_a spring_n fountain_n and_o beginning_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o work_n yet_o work_v by_o the_o son_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 55._o what_o to_o the_o son_n the_o dispensation_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o wisdom_n and_o truth_n yet_o from_o the_o father_n and_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o more_o particular_o redemption_n 56._o what_o to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o finish_n and_o perfection_n of_o all_o god_n work_n and_o so_o especial_o sanctification_n yet_o from_o and_o with_o the_o father_n and_o son_n 57_o how_o be_v god_n omnipotency_n see_v in_o the_o creation_n by_o his_o alsufficiency_n of_o power_n wisdom_n will_n and_o thence_o proceed_v justice_n mercy_n goodness_n 58._o in_o what_o order_n be_v the_o creation_n consider_v 1._o in_o the_o original_a decree_n from_o eternity_n so_o be_v all_o thing_n appoint_v and_o decree_v 2._o in_o the_o execution_n of_o that_o decree_n so_o in_o time_n and_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o time_n the_o creation_n begin_v in_o the_o beginning_n god_n create_v heaven_n and_o earth_n 59_o what_o be_v the_o principal_a point_n considerable_a in_o the_o creation_n the_o production_n of_o all_o thing_n out_o of_o nothing_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o thing_n so_o produce_v 60._o what_o in_o their_o production_n the_o wonderful_a manner_n of_o it_o in_o regard_n of_o both_o the_o 1._o action_n itself_o create_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o nothing_o which_o not_o only_o pass_v mortal_a power_n but_o even_o almost_o understanding_n 2._o instrument_n use_v none_o but_o his_o will_n and_o word_n command_v and_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v 3._o facility_n of_o his_o action_n though_o never_o sogreat_a he_o only_o speak_v the_o word_n and_o they_o be_v create_v 61._o what_o else_o observable_a therein_o the_o time_n wherein_o create_v six_o day_n not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o time_n to_o consummate_v his_o work_n that_o can_v be_v in_o a_o instant_n if_o he_o please_v finish_v but_o for_o our_o learning_n and_o good_a 1._o for_o order_v sake_n and_o to_o consider_v their_o excellent_a order_n 2._o for_o distinction_n sake_n that_o we_o distinct_o and_o particular_o may_v enter_v into_o consideration_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o for_o manifestation_n of_o his_o sovereign_a power_n over_o all_o that_o can_v make_v light_n be_v without_o the_o sun_n and_o star_n tree_n to_o grow_v without_o their_o influence_n that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o though_o he_o use_v mean_n ordinary_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o tie_v thereunto_o but_o can_v do_v what_o he_o please_v without_o mean_n and_o so_o when_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o mean_n to_o rely_v on_o his_o power_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o last_o to_o give_v we_o example_n to_o work_v in_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n the_o six_o day_n and_o sanctify_v the_o seven_o to_o his_o glory_n 62._o how_o be_v the_o prescrvation_n herewith_o consider_v as_o a_o effect_n of_o his_o almighty_a power_n and_o consequent_a of_o his_o creation_n who_o do_v not_o create_v they_o so_o to_o leave_v they_o but_o still_o govern_v conserve_v and_o guide_v they_o to_o that_o end_n wherefore_o they_o be_v decree_v and_o create_v viz._n for_o his_o glory_n 63._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o humble_a submission_n of_o ourselves_o to_o his_o almighty_a hand_n and_o of_o our_o will_n to_o his_o will_n who_o create_v we_o of_o nothing_o and_o ordain_v we_o and_o all_o thing_n to_o his_o glory_n 64._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o heaven_n and_o earth_n literal_o the_o very_a heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n or_o figurative_o and_o metonymice_n all_o thing_n therein_o contain_v angel_n sun_n moon_n star_n orb_n and_o all_o thing_n fly_n bird_n fowl_n or_o creature_n in_o sea_n or_o land_n or_o whatsoever_o comprehend_v by_o likeness_n of_o nature_n in_o that_o notion_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 65._o in_o what_o sense_n by_o heaven_n understand_v all_o spiritual_a invisible_a eternal_a and_o heavenly_a substance_n by_o earth_n all_o corporeal_a visible_a material_a and_o corruptible_a thing_n so_o all_o body_n and_o soul_n man_n and_o angel_n spirit_n and_o intelligence_n and_o orb_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n sun_n moon_n and_o star_n and_o whatsoever_o creature_n in_o the_o same_o contain_v whether_o of_o heavenly_a and_o eternal_a or_o earthly_a and_o corruptible_a condition_n 66._o and_o be_v all_o those_o so_o excellent_a creature_n create_v out_o of_o nothing_o yes_o and_o but_o for_o his_o almighty_a power_n and_o grace_n preserve_v they_o must_v straight_o way_n again_o fall_v to_o nothing_o so_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o found_v in_o grace_n be_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n to_o his_o glory_n continual_o uphold_v and_o preserve_v 67._o what_o be_v angel_n and_o all_o saint_n so_o likewise_o they_o be_v and_o it_o be_v their_o glory_n to_o be_v in_o his_o grace_n and_o eternal_a joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o same_o in_o the_o certainty_n of_o his_o decree_n which_o have_v confirm_v that_o glory_n of_o he_o so_o to_o be_v in_o they_o and_o by_o they_o show_v and_o set_v forth_o for_o ever_o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n by_o his_o grace_n create_v to_o seek_v to_o set_v forth_o his_o glory_n that_o we_o so_o honour_v he_o with_o all_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n continue_v in_o his_o grace_n may_v be_v honour_v by_o he_o and_o possess_v glory_n to_o all_o eternity_n 68_o what_o follow_v in_o the_o creed_n the_o second_o article_n and_o second_o part_n of_o the_o same_o concern_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n the_o person_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n sect_n 4._o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v christ._n the_o analysis_n of_o the_o second_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n and_o concern_v christ_n and_o therein_o his_o name_n and_o nature_n person_n office_n and_o action_n several_o and_o in_o order_n describe_v his_o name_n jesus_n saâ—â—our_n and_o so_o consequent_o emanuel_n god_n &_o 〈◊〉_d or_o god_n 〈◊〉_d we_o or_o in_o our_o nature_n whence_o his_o divinity_n show_v perfect_a god_n and_o perfect_a man_n the_o word_n make_v flesh_n and_o man_n or_o humanity_n assume_v into_o god_n in_o his_o humanity_n fit_a to_o suffer_v for_o sin_n by_o his_o divinity_n able_a to_o bear_v it_o whereby_o scene_n god_n love_n and_o mercy_n to_o man_n yet_o justice_n and_o hate_v of_o sin_n in_o adam_n and_o all_o his_o posterity_n the_o heinousness_n of_o who_o sin_n and_o guilt_n in_o that_o his_o fall_n be_v here_o describe_v both_o in_o the_o venomous_a nature_n and_o quality_n of_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n and_o extent_n of_o the_o same_o reach_v to_o all_o of_o usâ—_n and_o 〈◊〉_d so_o 〈…〉_z blood_n of_o that_o
goodness_n 3._o the_o grace_n and_o excellency_n so_o late_o before_o by_o adam_n receive_v and_o now_o this_o offence_n in_o neglect_n and_o contempt_n of_o they_o all_o special_o in_o adam_n 1._o this_o matter_n a_o small_a matter_n to_o be_v perform_v to_o forbear_v a_o apple_n the_o offence_n so_o much_o the_o more_o for_o he_o that_o will_v not_o do_v a_o small_a matter_n how_o will_v he_o perform_v a_o great_a 2._o his_o will_n be_v so_o free_a that_o he_o may_v have_v perform_v it_o the_o fault_n so_o much_o the_o more_o foul_a in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o which_o so_o easy_o full_o and_o perfect_o he_o may_v 3._o he_o have_v but_o one_o commandment_n he_o can_v have_v no_o less_o unless_o none_o and_o not_o to_o keep_v one_o and_o so_o easy_a a_o one_o how_o shall_v he_o keep_v more_o or_o what_o shall_v he_o do_v less_o this_o the_o more_o offence_n 4._o his_o estate_n so_o excellent_a and_o nothing_o want_v in_o that_o excellency_n next_o and_o near_o to_o angel_n yet_o to_o forget_v god_n be_v unfaithful_a or_o unthankful_a proud_a and_o disobedient_a or_o all_o so_o much_o more_o shame_n and_o near_o to_o the_o sin_n of_o angel_n which_o so_o much_o more_o heinous_a their_o sin_n as_o high_a their_o excellency_n and_o condition_n before_o and_o so_o in_o eternity_n from_o a_o incredible_a height_n fall_v to_o eternity_n to_o a_o extreme_a depth_n and_o despair_n and_o well_o may_v adam_n in_o this_o respect_n of_o his_o late_a excellency_n and_o high_a estate_n be_v by_o this_o his_o foul_a guilt_n and_o forgetfulness_n miserable_o ashamed_a and_o confound_v 22._o be_v it_o indeed_o so_o heinous_a yes_o yet_o this_o be_v not_o all_o neither_o for_o beside_o that_o that_o disobedience_n be_v the_o sum_n of_o neglect_n despite_n and_o contempt_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n thereby_o in_o the_o prime_a manner_n of_o exerucsubg_a authority_n as_o lord_n or_o creator_n neglect_v despise_a and_o contemn_v by_o the_o poor_a creature_n a_o worm_n or_o dust_n the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o that_o ought_v to_o exhibit_v all_o honour_n and_o service_n yet_o more_o this_o disobedience_n of_o his_o be_v not_o only_o for_o himself_o or_o to_o his_o own_o prejudice_n but_o in_o prejudice_n and_o to_o the_o ruin_n of_o all_o his_o posterity_n as_o in_o his_o person_n and_o loin_n include_v and_o so_o a_o defection_n most_o miserable_a as_o of_o so_o many_o and_o by_o a_o parent_n to_o be_v consider_v most_o injurious_a and_o lamentable_a 23._o how_o can_v that_o be_v as_o in_o he_o then_o one_o person_n all_o the_o whole_a nature_n of_o man_n and_o generation_n of_o mankind_n be_v so_o in_o he_o it_o suffer_v shipwreck_n of_o grace_n and_o receive_v pollution_n of_o guilt_n 24._o what_o be_v the_o effect_n in_o we_o we_o in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o deprive_v of_o that_o original_a justice_n wherein_o he_o be_v create_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n lose_v that_o image_n and_o do_v inherit_v what_o he_o purchase_v by_o disobedience_n original_a sin_n 25._o wherein_o be_v it_o see_v in_o the_o want_n of_o original_a justice_n weakness_n of_o nature_n so_o deface_v proneness_n to_o all_o ill_a by_o which_o mean_v that_o original_a guilt_n further_o bud_v out_o in_o we_o into_o a_o actual_a transgression_n 26._o but_o be_v that_o original_a sin_n punishable_a in_o we_o yes_o as_o we_o be_v in_o adam_n and_o with_o he_o capable_a of_o loss_n to_o liable_a to_o punishment_n as_o attainder_n of_o blood_n in_o family_n so_o we_o in_o he_o which_o foulness_n be_v further_o manifest_v and_o thereby_o also_o aggravate_v by_o thence_o spring_v many_o actual_a sin_n 27._o but_o can_v no_o ransom_n serve_v but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n no_o neither_o angel_n nor_o any_o earthly_a treasure_n not_o heaven_n and_o earth_n sufficient_a to_o satisfy_v the_o infinite_a offend_a majesty_n of_o god_n but_o only_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o his_o precious_a blood_n as_o 1_o pet._n 18._o not_o with_o corruptible_a thing_n as_o gold_n or_o silver_n but_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n as_o a_o lamb_n undefiled_a and_o without_o spot_n etc._n etc._n 28._o do_v sin_n deserve_v so_o ill_o yes_o the_o infinite_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n judgement_n in_o this_o world_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v both_o against_o adam_n and_o we_o 29._o be_v hence_o then_o the_o need_n of_o the_o mediator_n christ_n so_o powerful_a god_n and_o man_n yes_o and_o so_o promise_v to_o he_o and_o the_o father_n apprehend_v by_o hope_n perform_v to_o we_o apprehend_v by_o faith_n to_o the_o purge_n of_o sin_n and_o salvation_n of_o all_o the_o elect_a 30._o how_o propose_v to_o be_v consider_v as_o a_o saviour_n of_o his_o people_n or_o the_o expectation_n of_o all_o a_o light_n to_o lighten_v the_o gentile_n and_o to_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o people_n israel_n 31._o how_o their_o glory_n as_o from_o they_o descend_v of_o their_o race_n yet_o in_o who_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v bless_v and_o so_o 1._o promise_a by_o god_n to_o adam_n and_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n 2._o expect_v by_o all_o holy_a man_n 3._o speak_v of_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o all_o the_o holy_a propher_n which_o have_v be_v since_o the_o world_n begin_v 32._o how_o promise_v by_o god_n 1._o to_o adam_n in_o paradise_n immediate_o after_o his_o fall_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n etc._n etc._n 2._o to_o noah_n as_o appear_v by_o his_o blessing_n the_o god_n of_o sem._n 3._o to_o abraham_n that_o in_o his_o seed_n all_o nation_n etc._n etc._n 4._o to_o isaac_n with_o the_o feel_v of_o the_o covenant_n circumcision_n 5._o to_o jacob_n and_o judah_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o blessing_n gen._n 49._o 10._o and_o so_o consequent_o to_o david_n the_o lord_n swear_v in_o his_o holinsse_n not_o to_o fail_v david_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o body_n etc._n etc._n 33._o how_o expect_v by_o holy_a man_n from_o even_a adam_n himself_o who_o first_o son_n through_o wicked_a cain_n his_o wife_n almost_o in_o that_o expectation_n hope_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o the_o lord_n or_o messiah_n according_a to_o the_o promise_n so_o abraham_n long_v to_o see_v his_o day_n isaac_n in_o moriah_n the_o sight_n of_o god_n jacob_n wrestle_v with_o god_n hope_v a_o blessing_n and_o saviour_n and_o all_o the_o father_n as_o david_n the_o lord_n to_o my_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 34._o how_o by_o the_o prophet_n from_o moses_n who_o set_v down_o god_n promise_v to_o adam_n receive_v the_o table_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o see_v the_o angel_n in_o the_o bush_n in_o the_o mount_n which_o be_v christ_n and_o prophesy_v more_o of_o shilo_n to_o be_v send_v even_o all_o the_o prophet_n witness_n that_o from_o genesis_n to_o the_o revelation_n be_v but_o the_o genesis_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o christ_n shadow_v under_o many_o type_n and_o veil_v in_o the_o old_a but_o unveil_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n 55._o how_o so_o all_o or_o most_o of_o the_o legal_a type_n and_o ceremony_n with_o the_o sacrifice_n in_o the_o law_n shadow_n of_o christ_n the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n itself_o represent_v his_o come_n and_o kingdom_n life_n action_n and_o glory_n elias_n also_o of_o the_o forerunner_n melchisedec_n joshua_n and_o solomon_n the_o type_n of_o christ_n every_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o messiah_n and_o his_o come_n or_o action_n isaiah_n that_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o so_o to_o we_o a_o child_n bear_v and_o a_o son_n give_v yea_o and_o his_o passion_n and_o suffering_n in_o who_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v so_o also_o his_o action_n miracle_n preach_v heal_v the_o sick_a halt_n blind_a lame_a ride_v to_o jerusalem_n part_v his_o garment_n and_o what_o not_o birth_n place_n stock_n lineage_n institution_n flight_n return_n all_o foretold_a from_o moses_n to_o isaiah_n and_o from_o isaiah_n to_o malachy_n who_o last_o show_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o moses_n see_v their_o book_n and_o write_n full_a of_o he_o his_o act_n and_o suffering_n action_n and_o passion_n foretell_v and_o describe_v 36._o how_o call_v by_o they_o sometime_o emanuel_n god_n with_o we_o signify_v his_o nature_n the_o mighty_a god_n councillor_n etc._n etc._n isaiah_n the_o mighty_a one_o the_o redeemer_n the_o holy_a one_o the_o holy_a of_o israel_n the_o messiah_n or_o anoint_v the_o christ._n 37._o how_o here_o style_v in_o this_o place_n jesus_n a_o saviour_n wherein_o comprehend_v the_o name_n emanuel_n as_o salvation_n be_v only_o from_o the_o lord_n 38._o why_o call_v christ_n as_o anoint_v by_o god_n and_o so_o signify_v the_o name_n messiah_n in_o the_o hebrew_n and_o christ_n in_o the_o greek_a appoint_v to_o that_o office_n and_o
holy_a ghost_n shall_v come_v on_o thou_o and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o most_o high_a shall_v overshadow_v thou_o so_o that_o holy_a one_o the_o son_n of_o the_o most_o high_a also_o and_o call_v emanuel_n 8._o how_o his_o nativity_n bear_a of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n of_o who_o he_o take_v flesh_n and_o so_o the_o son_n of_o god_n become_v man_n or_o take_v our_o flesh_n and_o nature_n or_o form_n of_o man_n and_o of_o a_o servant_n and_o bear_v in_o the_o world_n or_o make_v man_n of_o his_o mother_n become_v the_o son_n of_o man._n 9_o but_o this_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v understand_v much_o more_o to_o be_v believe_v yet_o faith_n see_v more_o than_o reason_n and_o beyond_o it_o and_o as_o much_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o reason_n transcend_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o sense_n so_o much_o or_o far_o more_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n pierce_v above_o reason_n and_o we_o know_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n 10._o how_o be_v it_o prove_v not_o only_o by_o holy_a scripture_n abundant_o but_o to_o the_o very_a satisfaction_n of_o reason_n or_o philosophy_n be_v it_o to_o either_o jew_n or_o gentile_n if_o they_o look_v to_o their_o own_o philosophy_n tradition_n or_o doctrine_n 11._o how_o to_o they_o both_o if_o they_o find_v a_o god_n of_o nature_n above_o nature_n as_o he_o that_o say_v o_o ens_fw-la entium_fw-la misere_fw-la mihi_fw-la they_o must_v yield_v he_o to_o be_v above_o the_o rule_n and_o law_n of_o nature_n that_o take_v her_o law_n and_o rule_n from_o he_o and_o so_o he_o can_v do_v what_o please_v he_o above_z beyond_o and_o beside_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o thing_n 12._o how_o for_o the_o jew_n his_o prophet_n will_v show_v he_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o if_o he_o do_v yet_o doubt_v let_v he_o show_v how_o aaron_n dry_a rod_n bud_v the_o sea_n run_v back_o or_o sun_n stand_v still_o and_o divers_a other_o wonder_n in_o the_o law_n and_o i_o will_v straight_o even_o in_o the_o same_o show_v he_o this_o the_o mighty_a power_n and_o finger_n of_o god_n 13._o it_o be_v then_o wonderful_a yes_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n ordain_v and_o prepare_v of_o old_a and_o wherein_o divers_a wonder_n seem_v to_o concur_v to_o this_o admirable_a effect_n where_o you_o may_v find_v the_o ancient_n of_o day_n a_o child_n god_n make_v man_n a_o virgin_n a_o mother_n all_o which_o the_o lord_n do_v and_o marvellous_a in_o our_o eye_n 14._o wherein_o the_o most_o admirablenesse_n of_o this_o wonder_n not_o so_o much_o that_o a_o virgin_n shall_v conceive_v and_o bear_v a_o son_n though_o against_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o rule_n of_o philosophy_n to_o the_o astonishment_n of_o the_o wise_a and_o admiration_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n as_o that_o 1._o the_o most_o high_a god_n shall_v be_v so_o abase_v 2._o ancient_a of_o day_n become_v young_a 3._o infinite_a god_n put_v on_o that_o finite_a form_n of_o man_n 4._o he_o who_o heaven_n can_v contain_v contain_v in_o the_o virgin_n womb_n 5._o he_o that_o give_v food_n and_o raiment_n to_o all_o naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o all_o 6._o the_o eternal_a make_v mortal_a 7._o governor_n of_o all_o thing_n form_n of_o a_o servant_n 8._o fountain_n of_o life_n become_v the_o object_n of_o death_n though_o so_o to_o overcome_v eternal_a death_n which_o wisdom_n and_o love_n of_o god_n let_v angel_n admire_v and_o man_n adore_v 15._o why_o so_o bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n as_o a_o token_n or_o emblem_n of_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o nature_n that_o take_v our_o nature_n on_o he_o 16._o why_o yet_o in_o marriage_n chief_o to_o honour_v that_o estate_n which_o in_o itself_o honourable_a and_o institute_v by_o god_n himself_o in_o paradise_n hereby_o more_o honour_v that_o the_o saviour_n bear_v in_o it_o though_o not_o of_o it_o but_o of_o a_o more_o excellent_a root_n second_o to_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o obloquy_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o evil_a world_n and_o froward_a and_o malicious_a jew_n 17._o what_o other_o observation_n note_v or_o reason_n urge_v divers_a fit_a correspondency_n between_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n fall_v and_o this_o manner_n of_o the_o reparation_n thereof_o and_o between_o this_o second_o and_o the_o first_o adam_n 18._o which_o be_v they_o 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o woman_n that_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o instrument_n 2._o man_n that_o fall_v and_o manner_n of_o the_o fall_n and_o reparation_n thereof_o 19_o how_o of_o the_o woman_n 1._o as_o by_o woman_n the_o mean_n and_o procurement_n as_o instrument_n of_o the_o fall_n so_o by_o a_o woman_n the_o mean_n of_o the_o reparation_n come_v into_o the_o world_n 2._o she_o offer_v fruit_n to_o the_o first_o adam_n whereby_o we_o be_v all_o accurse_a so_o this_o bare_a the_o fruit_n the_o second_o adam_n in_o who_o all_o nation_n bless_v and_o all_o generation_n call_v she_o bless_v 3._o that_o in_o the_o state_n of_o virginity_n yet_o marriage_n occasion_v the_o fall_n so_o this_o in_o marriage_n yet_o state_n of_o virginity_n bring_v he_o that_o redeem_v we_o and_o restore_v all_o 20._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o man_n 1._o as_o the_o first_o adam_n of_o earth_n fall_v so_o the_o second_o adam_n from_o heaven_n repair_v the_o loss_n restore_v the_o fall_n 2._o the_o first_o adam_n be_v without_o mother_n unless_o his_o mother_n earth_n so_o the_o second_o adam_n without_o father_n in_o the_o world_n though_o both_o else_o son_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o first_o adam_n have_v woman_n bring_v forth_o out_o of_o his_o side_n beside_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o second_o adam_n bring_v forth_o by_o woman_n beside_o and_o beyond_o the_o ordinary_a law_n of_o nature_n so_o the_o first_o adam_n by_o the_o first_o eve_n though_o name_v mother_n of_o live_v lose_a life_n from_o all_o his_o posterity_n and_o get_v by_o their_o defection_n death_n this_o second_o eve_n by_o the_o second_o adam_n bring_v in_o his_o perfection_n life_n to_o all_o so_o true_o become_v what_o the_o other_o in_o name_n only_o mother_n of_o the_o live_n and_o of_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n 21._o how_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n of_o fall_n and_o rise_n in_o the_o fall_n itself_o and_o manner_n of_o the_o restore_n or_o reparation_n thereof_o may_v be_v observe_v 1._o the_o fall_n universal_a the_o grace_n general_a restore_v to_o all_o sufficient_a for_o all_o though_o effectual_a only_o in_o the_o elect._n 2._o the_o fall_n by_o man_n and_o by_o man_n come_v salvation_n 3._o the_o fall_n out_o of_o paradise_n and_o heaven_n from_o god_n restore_v into_o paradise_n and_o heaven_n to_o god_n so_o this_o day_n thou_o shall_v be_v with_o i_o in_o paradise_n speak_v to_o the_o thief_n 4._o the_o fall_n by_o satan_n sour_a of_o ill_a health_n from_o god_n the_o fountain_n of_o good_a 5._o the_o disloyalty_n of_o adam_n in_o all_o part_n amend_v and_o satisfy_v by_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ._n 22._o as_o how_o as_o adam_n unfaithful_a lose_v all_o christ_n faithful_a of_o those_o thou_o give_v i_o i_o have_v not_o lose_v one_o saviour_n of_o all_o adam_n break_v one_o commandment_n and_o so_o all_o christ_n fulfil_v all_o write_v of_o he_o and_o all_o righteousness_n adam_n many_o offence_n of_o 1._o disobedience_n to_o the_o commandment_n and_o in_o that_o many_o sin_n 2._o disloyalty_n hear_v with_o patience_n the_o devil_n traduce_v god_n truth_n 3._o envy_n of_o any_o above_o he_o to_o the_o contempt_n of_o god_n as_o if_o aspire_v to_o the_o same_o state_n and_o to_o sit_v in_o the_o same_o chair_n of_o dignity_n with_o he_o 4._o falsheartednesse_n consent_v to_o the_o devil_n the_o enemy_n of_o god_n so_o think_v better_a of_o he_o then_o god_n 5._o treachery_n take_v part_n thereby_o with_o the_o devil_n god_n enemy_n 6._o pride_n to_o aspire_v above_o his_o degree_n and_o in_o knowledge_n if_o not_o else_o to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n 7._o malecontentednesse_n not_o content_a with_o the_o estate_n and_o good_a thing_n god_n have_v give_v he_o 8._o ingratefulnesse_n the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a to_o hear_v the_o devil_n blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o his_o truth_n and_o not_o offend_v yea_o consent_a and_o so_o commit_v blasphemy_n in_o heart_n not_o be_v thankful_a for_o so_o great_a benefit_n as_o that_o estate_n life_n and_o paradise_n be_v and_o yield_v but_o so_o forget_v god_n and_o all_o goodness_n matter_n enough_o to_o lade_v he_o with_o the_o curse_n and_o pack_v he_o out_o of_o paradise_n all_o which_o yet_o restore_v and_o satisfy_v for_o by_o the_o second_o adam_n christ._n 23._o in_o what_o manner_n 1._o not_o only_o by_o his_o main_a act_n of_o obedience_n even_o to_o the_o very_a death_n in_o which_o all_o righteousness_n 2._o loyalty_n to_o his_o father_n and_o to_o do_v
the_o grievous_a torment_n that_o he_o suffer_v in_o his_o righteous_a soul_n beyond_o compare_n or_o that_o he_o descend_v or_o stoop_v so_o low_a in_o his_o humility_n and_o exinanition_n of_o himself_o to_o manifest_v his_o love_n extend_v to_o mankind_n and_o glory_n now_o assert_v and_o assume_v to_o the_o very_a gate_n and_o into_o the_o dungeon_n of_o hell_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n there_o desolate_a and_o desert_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n or_o out_o of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n there_o plunge_v in_o unspeakable_a grief_n and_o torment_n by_o their_o wretched_a and_o wicked_a fall_n from_o god_n or_o prevarication_n against_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n which_o though_o never_o so_o great_a joy_n to_o saint_n angel_n and_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a only_o serve_v to_o they_o to_o increase_v their_o torment_n and_o so_o after_o his_o victory_n on_o the_o cross_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n this_o represent_v a_o triumph_n over_o hell_n and_o all_o that_o wicked_a rabble_n or_o all_o that_o be_v account_v evil_a and_o that_o hold_v of_o sin_n and_o hell_n or_o the_o prince_n of_o hell_n the_o devil_n 24._o but_o as_o be_v say_v in_o the_o story_n of_o dives_n there_o be_v a_o great_a space_n set_v that_o none_o can_v go_v from_o heaven_n to_o hell_n or_o return_v thence_o to_o heaven_n luke_n 16._o it_o be_v true_a of_o any_o other_o but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o only_o except_v and_o yet_o they_o also_o there_o see_v and_o speak_v to_o one_o another_o but_o indeed_o there_o be_v so_o great_a a_o gulf_n between_o they_o and_o their_o estate_n of_o despair_n and_o other_o ugly_a hellish_a terror_n and_o grief_n they_o can_v never_o come_v one_o at_o the_o other_o or_o to_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n or_o other_o estate_n one_o of_o the_o other_o such_o endless_a distance_n be_v there_o between_o their_o several_a habitation_n and_o condition_n the_o one_o enjoy_v eternal_a bliss_n by_o the_o other_o quite_o forfeit_v and_o utter_o desperate_a of_o all_o remedy_n and_o within_o himself_o as_o well_o as_o before_o god_n judge_v and_o condemn_v or_o this_o one_o have_v unrecoverable_o lose_v all_o grace_n and_o time_n of_o grace_n but_o the_o other_o make_v so_o good_a use_n of_o it_o and_o by_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o grace_n momentae_fw-la unde_fw-la pendit_fw-la eternitas_fw-la improve_v both_o that_o eternal_o and_o invincible_o impossible_a to_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o possess_v of_o glory_n which_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o elect_a sum_n of_o all_o bliss_n and_o so_o the_o one_o of_o all_o thing_n receive_v joy_n and_o comfort_n as_o delight_v in_o and_o please_v with_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o other_o in_o all_o thing_n torment_v that_o if_o in_o heaven_n as_o satan_n come_v before_o god_n and_o among_o the_o child_n of_o god_n job_n 1_o yet_o no_o comfort_n in_o or_o joy_n from_o the_o glory_n of_o that_o place_n but_o rather_o grief_n and_o torment_n to_o be_v or_o be_v account_v no_o more_o worthy_a of_o it_o have_v forfeit_v it_o and_o the_o price_n of_o it_o the_o time_n grace_n and_o what_o else_o once_o grant_v they_o for_o the_o gain_n and_o obtain_v that_o pearl_n or_o treasure_n and_o the_o very_a joy_n of_o the_o saint_n a_o corrasive_n to_o they_o so_o this_o such_o a_o gulf_n they_o can_v never_o pass_v and_o though_o see_v and_o speak_v can_v never_o come_v one_o at_o the_o other_o yet_o as_o these_o may_v see_v and_o speak_v as_o it_o be_v at_o interview_n one_o to_o another_o and_o god_n be_v every_o where_o much_o more_o may_v christ_n who_o be_v god_n how_o he_o please_v descend_v to_o show_v his_o victorious_a conquest_n and_o triumph_v there_o and_o so_o true_o divers_a way_n to_o be_v understand_v he_o descend_v into_o hell_n 25._o but_o this_o phrase_n be_v leave_v out_o in_o some_o creed_n it_o be_v true_a so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o symbol_n of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n and_o divers_a of_o the_o eastern_a part_n as_o appear_z by_o the_o 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easy_o solve_v then_o they_o be_v and_o more_o pregnant_a place_n and_o proof_n by_o far_o produce_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o in_o confirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o position_n evident_o show_v they_o but_o in_o a_o manner_n falacy_n or_o captious_a and_o sophistical_a argumentation_n 28._o but_o many_o have_v infisted_a on_o they_o yes_o and_o no_o point_n of_o doctrine_n almost_o never_o so_o sound_a but_o have_v have_v many_o impugner_n no_o conceit_n so_o foolish_a but_o have_v have_v many_o maintainer_n and_o upholder_n 29._o it_o may_v be_v profitable_a to_o hear_v they_o yes_o relate_v and_o resolve_v since_o not_o once_o but_o so_o often_o stir_v and_o agitate_a by_o uncircumspect_a and_o simple_a person_n that_o have_v err_v by_o they_o so_o to_o receive_v and_o have_v more_o full_a solution_n and_o to_o insist_v more_o firm_o in_o the_o truth_n clear_a foundation_n and_o though_o else_o it_o may_v seem_v camarinam_fw-la movere_fw-la to_o stir_v up_o the_o stink_n of_o some_o old_a heresy_n yet_o in_o this_o respect_n needful_a to_o satisfy_v and_o recall_v the_o err_a judgement_n of_o any_o miss_v by_o partiality_n or_o misinterpretation_n against_o the_o current_n and_o general_o receive_v doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n and_o holy_a scripture_n and_o such_o only_o leave_v to_o err_v that_o be_v either_o 1._o lazy_a and_o will_v not_o seek_v to_o know_v the_o truth_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n 2._o wilful_a and_o bend_v to_o follow_v any_o by-way_n whatever_o evident_a proof_n and_o reason_n able_a to_o satisfy_v any_o judicious_a evince_v the_o contrary_a of_o which_o overween_n and_o wilful_a spirit_n every_o age_n afford_v too_o much_o plenty_n and_o we_o superabounding_a to_o the_o sow_v and_o plant_v or_o replant_n of_o many_o a_o ancient_a and_o late_a heresy_n 30._o may_v we_o hear_v some_o of_o the_o principal_a objection_n then_o it_o be_v object_v out_o of_o that_o luke_n 23._o 4._o etc._n etc._n father_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o 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to_o the_o thief_n on_o the_o cross_n that_o therefore_o he_o be_v not_o in_o hell_n but_o the_o answer_n most_o plain_a both_o that_o of_o saint_n augustine_n that_o he_o fill_v all_o place_n heaven_n paradise_n and_o hell_n and_o no_o place_n free_a from_o his_o presence_n as_o before_o and_o so_o as_o he_o be_v god_n with_o he_o in_o paradise_n or_o heaven_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o divinity_n as_o in_o his_o epistle_n 57_o ad_fw-la dardanum_n second_o his_o soul_n and_o spirit_n may_v both_o ascend_v into_o paradise_n as_o be_v convenient_a and_o the_o same_o day_n to_o hell_n also_o for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n or_o descend_v first_o and_o ascend_v after_o ephes._n 4._o 9_o as_o we_o see_v the_o excellent_a quick_a motion_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o soul_n and_o
be_v this_o part_n of_o his_o exaltation_n as_o the_o far_a manifestation_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o exercise_v his_o power_n and_o authority_n and_o answer_v in_o convenient_a analogy_n to_o a_o part_n of_o his_o humiliation_n 3._o in_o what_o respect_n whereas_o he_o be_v once_o judge_v himself_o by_o man_n under_o a_o unjust_a judge_n with_o unrighteous_a judgement_n and_o without_o any_o guilt_n condemn_v now_o to_o the_o rectification_n of_o justice_n he_o be_v appoint_v judge_n of_o all_o judge_n and_o justicer_n to_o all_o man_n by_o minister_a true_a judgement_n shall_v rectify_v all_o their_o obliquity_n and_o all_o the_o just_a however_o with_o he_o oppress_a by_o injustice_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o clear_v and_o the_o wicked_a however_o long_o suffer_v or_o justify_v wrongful_o on_o earth_n now_o most_o just_o condemn_v and_o so_o now_o he_o that_o be_v judge_v unjust_o constitute_v a_o most_o just_a judge_n over_o both_o quick_a and_o dead_a 4._o what_o herein_o to_o be_v consider_v the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n when_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o second_o come_v of_o christ_n or_o come_v again_o for_o this_o end_n the_o last_o or_o universal_a judgement_n of_o both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a 5._o how_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o most_o fit_a time_n and_o so_o express_v in_o both_o the_o nycene_n and_o other_o creed_n at_o the_o last_o or_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o shall_v come_v again_o etc._n etc._n and_o the_o scripture_n the_o angel_n reaper_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 24._o &_o cap._n 25._o at_o the_o last_o the_o end_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 15._o 6._o why_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n that_o iniquity_n may_v be_v full_a all_o come_v together_o to_o judgement_n the_o great_a concourse_n to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o allthing_n to_o their_o great_a glory_n or_o shame_n glory_n or_o majesty_n of_o the_o judge_n honour_n of_o his_o saint_n confusion_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n 7._o how_o shall_v christ_n be_v judge_n as_o appoint_v of_o the_o father_n from_o who_o he_o receive_v all_o power_n and_o all_o authority_n 8._o but_o he_o profess_v he_o come_v not_o to_o judge_v the_o world_n that_o be_v speak_v of_o his_o first_o come_n when_o he_o come_v in_o humility_n to_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n and_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o and_o be_v himself_o though_o wrongful_o judge_v he_o be_v then_o as_o the_o heir_n in_o minority_n and_o before_o his_o entrance_n to_o his_o kingdom_n but_o once_o constitute_v in_o the_o throne_n he_o shall_v execute_v justice_n and_o judgement_n 9_o do_v not_o the_o father_n then_o yes_o the_o father_n execute_v it_o by_o the_o son_n and_o in_o the_o virtue_n sanctity_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o by_o the_o man_n christ_n most_o respective_o 10._o why_o so_o 1._o for_o the_o visible_a execution_n thereof_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o creature_n both_o wicked_a and_o gold_o and_o as_o well_o man_n as_o angel_n 2._o for_o the_o great_a terror_n shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o all_o his_o enemy_n that_o in_o his_o humility_n in_o that_o form_n despise_v he_o and_o therein_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 3._o for_o the_o great_a comfort_n of_o all_o his_o servant_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n he_o put_v on_o that_o form_n of_o humility_n 11._o whence_o shall_v he_o come_v from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v again_o from_o the_o heaven_n in_o the_o power_n and_o majesty_n and_o by_o the_o appointment_n so_o of_o god_n the_o father_n 12._o how_o shall_v he_o come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n in_o that_o majesty_n and_o manner_n as_o the_o angel_n tell_v the_o disciple_n he_o shall_v come_v again_o as_o you_o have_v see_v he_o go_v matth._n 22._o 30._o act_n 1._o 13._o what_o shall_v he_o do_v judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a execute_v justice_n and_o minister_v true_a judgement_n to_o all_o people_n so_o divide_v either_o before_o judgement_n especial_o distinguish_v by_o quick_a that_o be_v to_o be_v change_v and_o dead_a that_o be_v to_o be_v raise_v or_o after_o judgement_n especial_o to_o be_v distinguish_v by_o good_a that_o be_v save_v and_o justify_v bad_a that_o be_v curse_v and_o condemn_v 14._o what_o herein_o consider_v the_o antecedent_n process_n consequent_n of_o it_o 15._o what_o the_o antecedent_n the_o sign_n go_v before_o it_o gather_v of_o all_o flesh_n to_o it_o 16._o what_o sign_n record_v in_o scripture_n remember_v by_o our_o saviour_n for_o preparation_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o consider_v it_o and_o the_o terriblenesse_n thereof_o matth._n 24._o and_o luke_n 21._o as_o 1._o the_o sun_n to_o be_v darken_v 2._o the_o moon_n turn_v into_o blood_n 3._o the_o star_n to_o fall_v from_o heaven_n 4._o the_o power_n of_o heaven_n to_o shake_v 5._o the_o sea_n to_o roar_v horrible_o 6._o the_o earth_n to_o quake_v and_o as_o it_o be_v all_o the_o element_n move_v and_o trouble_v as_o feel_v their_o dissolution_n at_o hand_n 7._o man_n heart_n to_o fail_v for_o fear_n 8._o and_o man_n or_o the_o ungold_o to_o be_v at_o their_o wit_n end_n though_o the_o godly_a may_v with_o more_o boldness_n look_v up_o as_o know_v their_o salvation_n at_o hand_n and_o their_o redeemer_n near_o before_o who_o shall_v go_v a_o consume_a fire_n to_o lick_v up_o his_o enemy_n and_o consume_v the_o world_n that_o shall_v be_v skrent_a as_o a_o scroll_n but_o purify_v they_o change_v their_o corruption_n into_o incorruption_n 17._o how_o the_o gather_n of_o all_o flesh_n at_o the_o last_o trump_n by_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o archangel_n and_o power_n of_o god_n all_o flesh_n and_o all_o people_n shall_v hear_v the_o voice_n and_o come_v together_o and_o be_v assemble_v at_o that_o great_a session_n or_o assize_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n both_o the_o quick_a that_o shall_v then_o be_v change_v in_o a_o moment_n answerable_a to_o a_o dissolution_n by_o death_n and_o their_o corruption_n do_v away_o and_o the_o dead_a raise_v and_o all_o grave_n open_v and_o yield_v their_o dead_a sea_n and_o monster_n beast_n and_o bird_n who_o they_o have_v enguft_v or_o devour_v and_o so_o all_o flesh_n appear_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o christ_n expect_v the_o judgement_n and_o sentence_n 18._o how_o shall_v that_o be_v the_o process_n thereof_o in_o all_o righteousness_n and_o equity_n all_o book_n open_v both_o the_o book_n of_o 1._o law_n write_v to_o those_o under_o the_o law_n nature_n to_o the_o gentile_n 2._o conscience_n accuse_v or_o excuse_v as_o in_o the_o second_o to_o the_o roman_n etc._n etc._n 3._o angel_n good_a and_o bad_a testify_v their_o knowledge_n 4._o god_n 1._o of_o remembrance_n above_o all_o thing_n wherein_o all_o thing_n record_v 2._o oflife_o wherein_o the_o saint_n name_n be_v write_v what_o will_v the_o event_n be_v all_o thing_n make_v manifest_a save_v what_o god_n will_v have_v hold_v and_o so_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n disclose_v the_o truth_n appear_v 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endless_a and_o easeless_a as_o remediless_a 22._o what_o the_o consequent_n execution_n of_o that_o final_a sentence_n in_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o that_o most_o just_a judge_n and_o therein_o the_o distinction_n of_o the_o good_a from_o the_o bad_a sheep_n from_o goat_n wheat_n from_o chaff_n gold_n from_o dross_n conduct_v the_o godly_a to_o glory_n cast_v down_o the_o devil_n into_o hell_n confirmation_n of_o eternity_n to_o both_o in_o joy_n or_o torment_v 23._o how_o the_o distinction_n in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o god_n according_a to_o his_o sentence_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o power_n of_o heaven_n 24._o how_o the_o conduct_a to_o glory_n by_o the_o same_o power_n and_o ministry_n of_o the_o good_a angel_n with_o joy_n to_o the_o heavenly_a palace_n
set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o soul_n in_o the_o same_o 7._o how_o do_v faith_n see_v it_o so_o clear_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n even_o from_o the_o time_n of_o adam_n in_o paradise_n and_o noah_n in_o the_o ark_n &_o abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a to_o these_o day_n though_o in_o narrow_a bound_n of_o one_o house_n ark_n or_o family_n in_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o the_o jew_n in_o one_o people_n or_o commonwealth_n yet_o still_o a_o true_a church_n and_o company_n of_o faithful_a believer_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n but_o now_o since_o by_o god_n mercy_n in_o christ_n most_o flourish_a spread_v over_o the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n as_o we_o both_o see_v at_o this_o day_n and_o read_v in_o the_o history_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 8._o what_o church_n or_o church_n one_o and_o the_o same_o though_o distinguish_v in_o time_n 1._o in_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o adam_n noah_n and_o abraham_n household_n and_o chief_a of_o their_o family_n in_o israel_n and_o all_o his_o son_n the_o state_n of_o the_o jew_n 2._o in_o the_o new_a testament_n among_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o jew_n many_o 1._o apostle_n 2._o disciple_n 3._o believer_n all_o nation_n else_o the_o church_n to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o far_o as_o as_o we_o be_v disperse_v as_o those_o of_o corinth_n ephesus_n rome_n etc._n etc._n achaia_n macedonia_n antioch_n etc._n etc._n asia_n the_o 7._o church_n in_o rev._n 1._o which_o all_o together_o make_v up_o the_o catholic_a church_n 9_o what_o signify_v or_o whence_o this_o name_n church_n ecclesia_fw-la of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o call_n together_o as_o out_o of_o the_o world_n into_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o company_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v in_o greek_a the_o lord_n house_n whence_o name_n of_o our_o church_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o congregation_n 10._o what_o be_v the_o church_n then_o that_o 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and_o ordain_v of_o god_n 15._o how_o can_v christ_n be_v the_o head_n or_o his_o faith_n in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o jew_n as_o the_o father_n and_o patriarch_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n before_o christ_n trust_v in_o the_o messiah_n christ_n that_o be_v to_o come_v and_o in_o that_o faith_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o attain_v heaven_n as_o all_o saint_n since_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o messiah_n already_o come_v so_o all_o of_o one_o faith_n and_o under_o one_o head_n 16._o be_v our_o faith_n then_o the_o same_o with_o abraham_n the_o very_a same_o in_o substance_n only_o diversify_v by_o the_o distinction_n of_o time_n and_o respect_n of_o the_o same_o messiah_n only_o exhibitum_fw-la or_o exhibendum_fw-la as_o already_o show_v or_o to_o be_v exhibit_v their_o faith_n far_o off_o and_o in_o hope_n our_o more_o plain_o and_o full_o inform_v all_o shadow_n and_o veil_v remove_v the_o substance_n present_v 17._o but_o faith_n be_v of_o thing_n not_o see_v and_o so_o be_v the_o 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one_o catholic_a church_n of_o god_n or_o to_o go_v further_o even_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n elect_a and_o save_v 19_o how_o express_v you_o the_o church_n visible_a or_o invisible_a the_o invisible_a company_n of_o saint_n elect_v of_o god_n to_o eternal_a life_n only_o know_v to_o god_n and_o not_o to_o be_v discern_v of_o man_n therefore_o call_v invisible_a whereas_o all_o professor_n of_o the_o faith_n live_v in_o the_o church_n and_o see_v in_o that_o society_n charity_n bind_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v as_o the_o outward_a sign_n and_o profession_n show_v to_o be_v the_o church_n and_o which_o we_o call_v the_o visible_a church_n 20._o be_v the_o visible_a church_n perfect_a nothing_o less_o for_o as_o she_o be_v in_o the_o unclean_a world_n she_o must_v needs_o be_v corrupt_v with_o that_o air_n and_o in_o she_o be_v vessel_n of_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n and_o so_o as_o in_o regard_n of_o both_o she_o be_v call_v a_o net_n mat._n 13._o 47._o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o 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elect_v it_o holy_a ghost_n sanctify_v it_o holy_a faith_n profess_v in_o it_o holy_a scripture_n teach_v in_o it_o sacrament_n and_o ceremony_n prayer_n and_o action_n use_v and_o exercise_v in_o it_o life_n and_o conversation_n of_o the_o member_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o world_n 24._o what_o be_v note_n of_o the_o true_a church_n the_o true_a preach_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o right_a use_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n which_o can_v be_v well_o exercise_v but_o under_o a_o godly_a discipline_n and_o join_v with_o holy_a life_n and_o conversation_n 25._o how_o be_v this_o prove_v for_o that_o thereby_o the_o church_n be_v call_v together_o and_o distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o company_n whatsoever_o the_o word_n be_v the_o mean_n the_o sacrament_n
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of_o prayer_n and_o that_o this_o combine_v they_o it_o be_v plain_a as_o a_o christian_a in_o the_o 9_o of_o the_o act_n be_v describe_v by_o this_o periphrasis_n that_o he_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o god_n himself_o in_o the_o 65._o psalm_n be_v describe_v by_o another_o equivalent_a unto_o it_o for_o he_o be_v still_o the_o hearer_n of_o prayer_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o hearer_n of_o prayer_n to_o thou_o shall_v all_o flesh_n come_v second_o we_o read_v in_o 141._o psal._n be_v call_v a_o sacrifice_n and_o that_o of_o incense_n let_v my_o prayer_n come_v before_o thou_o as_o incense_v and_o the_o lift_n up_o of_o my_o hand_n as_o a_o evening_n sacrifice_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o incense_n be_v as_o well_o please_v unto_o god_n under_o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o call_v the_o sweet_a incense_n in_o numb_a 4._o and_o there_o be_v appoint_v a_o altar_n of_o gold_n for_o it_o in_o exod._n 40._o and_o this_o be_v moralize_v in_o prayer_n rev._n 8._o where_o 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as_o be_v say_v by_o manna_n man-â—u_n what_o be_v this_o so_o may_v we_o say_v true_o with_o admiration_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o love_n what_o be_v this_o 1._o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v thus_o give_v bread_n of_o life_n and_o manna_n to_o his_o people_n 2._o that_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n among_o quire_n of_o angel_n shall_v thus_o be_v food_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 3._o that_o the_o lord_n of_o majesty_n shall_v thus_o make_v his_o mansion_n on_o earth_n and_o among_o the_o tent_n of_o his_o servant_n 4._o that_o he_o shall_v be_v thus_o receive_v who_o the_o heaven_n can_v contain_v for_o his_o glory_n 5._o that_o this_o meat_n shall_v thus_o comfort_v the_o soul_n purge_v the_o conscience_n and_o cure_v our_o leprosy_n of_o nature_n 6._o that_o he_o do_v nourish_v we_o with_o his_o own_o body_n after_o so_o divine_a a_o manner_n 7._o that_o the_o heavenly_a effect_n be_v such_o that_o the_o meat_n be_v not_o convert_v into_o our_o nature_n but_o 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7._o as_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n corrupt_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o this_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n sanctify_v both_o 8._o hereby_o not_o only_o spiritual_a disease_n that_o cause_n death_n but_o death_n itself_o expel_v and_o put_v to_o flight_n 9_o hereby_o all_o sin_n cleanse_v virtue_n increase_v and_o the_o soul_n make_v fertile_a with_o spiritual_a grace_n 10._o hereby_o we_o be_v deify_v as_o we_o may_v speak_v make_v divine_a like_o god_n reform_v to_o his_o image_n in_o grace_n here_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o which_o be_v by_o some_o refer_v to_o twelve_o head_n 11._o which_o be_v they_o in_o that_o his_o holy_a remedy_n cure_n of_o sickness_n comfort_n in_o health_n ease_n in_o infirmity_n and_o mystery_n be_v 1._o to_o quicken_v we_o in_o death_n or_o deadness_n of_o
of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 2._o sacrament_n and_o so_o much_o of_o the_o title_n name_n matter_n and_o division_n of_o the_o catechism_n now_o follow_v the_o first_o part_n of_o it_o the_o introduction_n 55._o which_o call_v you_o the_o introduction_n all_o contain_v in_o the_o four_o first_o question_n and_o answer_n of_o the_o catechism_n reach_v to_o the_o creed_n sect_n 2._o of_o the_o introduction_n and_o first_o of_o the_o question_n what_o be_v your_o name_n the_o first_o question_n how_o mean_v and_o trivial_a soever_o it_o seem_v a_o entrance_n and_o make_v way_n to_o the_o great_a matter_n of_o the_o divine_a truth_n &_o our_o salvation_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o fountain_n of_o it_o christ_n the_o truth_n itself_o the_o way_n and_o life_n and_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o who_o school_n these_o mean_a question_n not_o to_o be_v contemn_v of_o name_n the_o several_a sort_n and_o use_n of_o they_o our_o christian_a name_n and_o use_v thereof_o 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by_o or_o to_o any_o mortal_a 8._o what_o question_n be_v that_o what_o be_v truth_n 9_o how_o be_v that_o the_o great_a as_o concern_v the_o truth_n of_o religion_n truth_n itself_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o way_n truth_n life_n put_v forth_o by_o the_o great_a earthly_a judge_n that_o ever_o sit_v in_o judgement_n to_o the_o wise_a that_o ever_o be_v on_o earth_n 10._o how_o so_o by_o he_o that_o sit_v judge_n on_o he_o that_o be_v indeed_o judge_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n to_o he_o that_o be_v the_o wisdom_n and_o son_n of_o god_n truth_n itself_o and_o therefore_o appoint_v and_o preordained_n judge_v over_o both_o quick_a and_o dead_a 11._o who_o be_v they_o pilate_n to_o christ_n himself_o 12._o how_o answer_v as_o uncapable_a of_o the_o mystery_n unworthy_a of_o the_o mercy_n unmeet_a for_o the_o grace_n he_o have_v no_o answer_n at_o all_o daign_v he_o and_o such_o be_v all_o they_o that_o think_v amiss_o of_o the_o little_a one_o in_o christ_n school_n or_o of_o the_o mean_a question_n there_o propound_v since_o the_o weakness_n of_o god_n be_v strong_a than_o the_o power_n of_o man_n and_o the_o foolishness_n of_o god_n wise_a than_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o world_n and_o these_o mean_a question_n make_v way_n to_o the_o great_a matter_n of_o all_o 13._o what_o then_o be_v a_o name_n the_o note_n of_o a_o thing_n to_o show_v the_o nature_n so_o near_o as_o can_v be_v and_o whereby_o it_o be_v know_v and_o call_v 14_o what_o name_n be_v here_o mean_v the_o christian_a name_n 15._o how_o many_o sort_n of_o name_n have_v we_o two_o usual_o the_o christian_a name_n receive_v at_o baptism_n and_o surname_n which_o we_o have_v of_o our_o parent_n 16._o what_o use_v of_o the_o surname_n to_o distinguish_v our_o earthly_a kindred_n and_o the_o family_n we_o come_v of_o 17._o what_o use_v of_o our_o christian_a name_n as_o the_o other_o name_n mind_v i_o of_o my_o earthly_a parent_n kindred_n and_o consanguinity_n so_o this_o may_v of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o spiritual_a affinity_n and_o consanguinity_n with_o christ_n and_o his_o holy_a saint_n and_o angel_n 18._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o the_o consanguinity_n with_o christ_n our_o brother_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o all_o his_o holy_a saint_n of_o the_o same_o blood_n and_o in_o he_o with_o god_n the_o father_n more_o near_o now_o from_o who_o else_o by_o sin_n we_o be_v fall_v affinity_n as_o christ_n the_o spouse_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o his_o whole_a church_n so_o contract_v with_o all_o angel_n and_o spiritual_a substance_n the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n more_o near_o to_o we_o combine_v and_o in_o the_o sacrament_n spiritual_o to_o be_v conceive_v and_o by_o our_o christian_a name_n receive_v in_o baptism_n so_o not_o unfit_o remember_v 19_o why_o shall_v we_o remember_v these_o thing_n as_o ready_a to_o take_v any_o good_a occasion_n be_v else_o very_o forgetful_a in_o all_o matter_n pertain_v to_o god_n and_o godliness_n 20._o but_o who_o can_v forget_v these_o thing_n many_o christian_n that_o seem_v more_o forgetful_a than_o messall_n corvinus_n that_o forget_v his_o own_o name_n as_o these_o their_o christian_a name_n and_o profession_n 21._o can_v any_o forget_v their_o name_n yes_o and_o which_o werse_n their_o duty_n so_o forget_v both_o god_n themselves_o and_o other_o 22._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o they_o forget_v or_o seem_v to_o forget_v this_o christian_a name_n that_o follow_v unchristian_a and_o lewd_a course_n and_o so_o more_o especial_o 1._o their_o father_n forget_v to_o pray_v and_o invocate_v our_o father_n which_o art_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n as_o they_o ought_v 2._o their_o faith_n forget_v to_o profess_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n etc._n etc._n so_o often_o as_o christianly_o they_o shall_v 3._o their_o charity_n when_o they_o not_o forgive_v offence_n as_o they_o shall_v but_o remember_v malice_n more_o than_o they_o shall_v 4._o their_o duty_n to_o all_o their_o spiritual_a kindred_n and_o affinity_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o so_o their_o 1._o mother_n the_o church_n and_o her_o sabbath_n service_n order_n and_o authority_n 2._o brother_n be_v both_o 1._o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n and_o mercy_n by_o ungodliness_n 2._o man_n by_o uncharity_n 3._o sister_n daughter_n of_o zion_n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o servant_n of_o god_n those_o that_o excel_v in_o virtue_n by_o their_o sin_n and_o vice_n that_o sever_v the_o soul_n from_o god_n and_o break_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o that_o communion_n 23._o but_o be_v name_n impose_v for_o any_o such_o memorial_n of_o holy_a thing_n yes_o and_o even_o by_o god_n himself_o as_o adam_n earth_n to_o remember_v his_o original_n eva_n mother_n of_o live_v and_o so_o have_v be_v alter_v for_o such_o holy_a purpose_n as_o in_o abram_n call_v by_o god_n abraham_n father_n of_o many_o nation_n sarai_n sarah_n jacob_n israel_n 24._o be_v it_o lawful_a then_o to_o alter_v name_n yes_o upon_o any_o good_a occasion_n and_o to_o a_o good_a end_n but_o not_o for_o any_o evil_a intention_n or_o purpose_n 25._o how_o mean_v you_o that_o as_o god_n upon_o a_o blessing_n intend_v change_v abraham_n name_n so_o man_n upon_o better_a and_o holy_a cause_n and_o design_n have_v alter_v their_o name_n whence_o saul_n name_v paul_n and_o simon_n call_v also_o peter_n but_o upon_o any_o evil_a intention_n or_o design_n far_o otherwise_o 26._o it_o be_v then_o usual_a yes_o and_o ancient_a as_o we_o see_v in_o abraham_n jacob_n solomon_n and_o other_o and_o general_o use_v among_o all_o as_o well_o ancient_a as_o modern_a both_o christian_n and_o other_o jew_n heathen_n turk_n and_o infidel_n to_o this_o day_n 27._o as_o how_o as_o we_o see_v how_o 1._o nabuchadnezzar_n change_v the_o
name_n of_o daniel_n and_o his_o fellow_n when_o he_o consecrate_v they_o to_o his_o idol_n service_n dan._n 1._o 7._o 2._o the_o turk_n do_v by_o their_o christian_a renegado_n and_o their_o janissary_n 3._o the_o pope_n do_v usual_o change_v their_o name_n at_o entrance_n to_o the_o papacy_n 4._o king_n of_o scotland_n have_v do_v ominis_fw-la causâ_fw-la change_v their_o name_n one_o for_o another_o as_o john_n to_o robert_n 5._o queen_n of_o england_n many_o before_o the_o conquest_n take_v the_o name_n of_o algive_v in_o honour_n of_o a_o worthy_a queen_n of_o that_o name_n so_o do_v the_o caesar_n from_o julius_n caesar_n and_o divers_z other_o 28._o how_o if_o for_o any_o evil_a intention_n it_o be_v unlawful_a and_o aggravate_v according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n and_o villainy_n intend_v 29._o who_o have_v power_n to_o change_v name_n the_o same_o that_o have_v power_n to_o impose_v they_o 30._o who_o be_v they_o superior_n as_o parent_n or_o one_o self_n so_o god_n give_v adam_n his_o name_n adam_n name_v his_o wife_n eva_n and_o give_v name_n to_o all_o creature_n eva_n name_v her_o son_n cain_n rachel_n hers_z benoni_n who_o jacob_n name_v again_o benjamin_n the_o angel_n from_o god_n and_o zachary_n john_n the_o baptist_n the_o angel_n gabriel_n from_o god_n jesus_n before_o conceive_v in_o the_o womb_n 31._o how_o for_o alteration_n of_o they_o so_o also_o abram_n call_v abraham_n by_o god_n sarai_n sarah_n jacob_n israel_n benoni_n benjamin_n by_o jacob_n simon_n also_o peter_n by_o christ_n saint_n john_n baptist_n name_n by_o his_o father_n change_v naomi_n say_v of_o herself_o call_v i_o marah_n the_o pope_n do_v usual_o change_v their_o name_n and_o father_n may_v change_v their_o child_n with_o diseretion_n or_o on_o good_a occasion_n if_o they_o mislike_v they_o 32._o be_v it_o not_o a_o falsehood_n or_o lie_n to_o change_v one_o name_n no_o for_o superior_n and_o one_o self_n have_v such_o power_n &_o authority_n over_o the_o name_n on_o good_a occasion_n 33._o how_o in_o do_v ill_a or_o mischief_n then_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o falsehood_n or_o lie_n but_o a_o mischievous_a and_o malicious_a lie_n or_o otherwise_o capital_a according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n and_o villainy_n thereby_o intend_v against_o any_o else_o a_o equivocation_n or_o imposture_n and_o so_o a_o offence_n and_o heinous_a sin_n before_o god_n and_o man_n 34._o how_o the_o conceal_n of_o one_o name_n according_a to_o the_o former_a lawful_a and_o tolerable_a on_o good_a occasion_n as_o in_o danger_n of_o life_n or_o other_o eminent_a peril_n or_o inconveniency_n so_o beza_n that_o silence_v his_o own_o name_n write_v a_o treatise_n in_o nath_n neskius_fw-la name_n bucer_n of_o aretius_n fellinus_n with_o less_o envy_n to_o be_v read_v of_o other_o so_o in_o ancient_a story_n many_o as_o saint_n athanasius_n in_o danger_n of_o kill_v silence_v his_o name_n and_o saint_n paul_n suppose_v silence_v his_o in_o the_o epist._n to_o the_o hebrew_n to_o be_v read_v with_o less_o envy_n or_o prejudice_n by_o his_o countryman_n who_o hate_v his_o person_n as_o be_v see_v in_o his_o story_n 35._o the_o occasion_n than_o ought_v to_o be_v good_a of_o the_o change_n and_o conceal_v of_o one_o name_n yes_o or_o else_o it_o argue_v lightness_n or_o rashness_n and_o folly_n if_o not_o worse_o 36._o name_n be_v also_o impose_v for_o some_o good_a reason_n and_o occasion_n as_o well_o as_o distinction_n it_o be_v apparent_o see_v in_o all_o the_o chief_a and_o the_o best_a of_o the_o ancient_n and_o especial_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n so_o adam_n earth_n eva_n mother_n of_o the_o live_n noah_n rest_n abraham_n israel_n david_n belove_v solomon_n peaceful_a jesus_n a_o saviour_n and_o our_o christian_a name_n for_o that_o bless_a hope_n we_o have_v in_o christ_n our_o saviour_n 37._o what_o then_o do_v thou_o particular_o mind_n by_o thy_o christian_a name_n my_o christian_a duty_n call_v and_o profession_n 38._o as_o how_o as_o 1._o my_o duty_n to_o god_n my_o heavenly_a father_n the_o church_n my_o mother_n christ_n my_o saviour_n and_o all_o the_o faithful_a my_o brethren_n and_o kindred_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o more_o especial_o in_o he_o 2._o my_o call_n to_o this_o happy_a estate_n begin_v in_o baptism_n where_o i_o receive_v this_o name_n 3._o my_o profession_n of_o this_o faith_n then_o promise_v for_o i_o at_o baptism_n by_o they_o that_o give_v i_o this_o name_n sect_n 3._o quest._n 2._o the_o imposition_n of_o the_o name_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o authority_n of_o such_o imposer_n of_o the_o name_n with_o the_o ancient_a and_o laudable_a use_n in_o the_o church_n and_o therefore_o retain_v of_o take_v new_a or_o keep_v the_o old_a name_n in_o and_o after_o baptism_n of_o the_o new_a name_n receive_v in_o baptism_n and_o for_o that_o compare_v with_o circumcision_n divers_a instance_n to_o the_o contrary_a and_o reason_n of_o they_o the_o general_a and_o receive_a use_n now_o and_o reason_n of_o it_o why_o child_n baptize_v as_o in_o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n and_o from_o christ_n example_n of_o receive_v they_o the_o covenant_n also_o pertain_v to_o they_o and_o they_o can_v never_o be_v too_o soon_o present_v to_o god_n this_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n and_o way_n to_o heaven_n how_o faith_n require_v with_o baptism_n and_o in_o very_a infant_n of_o faithful_a parent_n and_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n charity_n bind_v we_o to_o do_v and_o think_v the_o best_a we_o can_v of_o all_o so_o the_o new_a christian_a use_n and_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n further_o describe_v as_o thereby_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o member_n of_o christ_n mystical_a bodyâ—_n and_o the_o difference_n and_o degree_n of_o they_o as_o in_o a_o well_o govern_v commonwealth_n the_o like_a to_o be_v seone_fw-mi the_o profit_n of_o be_v christ_n member_n that_o we_o thereby_o become_v best_o the_o child_n of_o god_n how_o christ_n angel_n man_n and_o all_o creature_n son_n of_o god_n the_o elect_a and_o their_o hope_n and_o preeminence_n the_o fall_a angel_n and_o their_o loss_n and_o misery_n how_o work_v require_v as_o sign_n of_o son_n and_o heir_n not_o cause_n of_o inheritance_n the_o lawyer_n question_n discuss_v and_o how_o heaven_n a_o inheritance_n or_o kingdom_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o that_o inheritance_n 1._o who_o give_v you_o this_o name_n my_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n who_o be_v my_o surety_n to_o god_n in_o receive_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o promise_v and_o undertake_v covenant_n on_o my_o part_n to_o be_v perform_v 2._o when_o be_v it_o in_o my_o baptism_n at_o the_o font_n solemn_o before_o god_n and_o the_o congregation_n 3._o what_o benefit_n thereby_o i_o be_v thereby_o make_v a_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o child_n of_o god_n inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 4._o why_o do_v you_o call_v the_o surety_n godfather_n and_o godmother_n because_o between_o god_n and_o i_o for_o my_o good_a they_o do_v undertake_v such_o thing_n for_o i_o and_o in_o my_o name_n that_o i_o shall_v have_v do_v myself_o if_o i_o have_v be_v able_a 5._o what_o authority_n have_v they_o for_o it_o the_o ancient_a use_n and_o institution_n of_o the_o church_n and_o primitive_a time_n continue_v to_o our_o day_n the_o order_n of_o the_o present_a church_n and_o time_n concur_v with_o the_o bond_n of_o charity_n do_v good_a for_o one_o another_o and_o at_o the_o request_n of_o my_o natural_a parent_n 6._o be_v it_o a_o ancient_a use_n or_o custom_n yes_o as_o use_v near_o from_o the_o apostle_n time_n it_o appear_v in_o the_o ecclesiastical_a history_n and_o decretal_n as_o higinus_n bishop_n and_o martyr_n in_o the_o 5._o decretal_a mention_v so_o in_o our_o church_n from_o the_o first_o plantation_n of_o faith_n here_o even_o adulti_fw-la those_o of_o year_n have_v godfather_n as_o appear_v by_o cunigil_n king_n of_o west_n saxon_n baptize_v by_o birinus_fw-la who_o father_n in_o law_n and_o godfather_n king_n oswald_n be_v 7._o but_o how_o have_v godfather_n authority_n to_o name_v the_o child_n at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o parent_n who_o have_v the_o absolute_a authority_n to_o name_v it_o 8._o be_v the_o parent_n hereby_o bar_v no_o it_o be_v likely_a as_o they_o request_v the_o surety_n and_o that_o they_o do_v it_o so_o at_o their_o request_n and_o in_o love_n that_o they_o have_v the_o great_a stroke_n and_o it_o appear_v the_o priest_n be_v go_v before_o at_o the_o church_n door_n to_o ask_v the_o name_n of_o the_o parent_n 9_o how_o then_o be_v it_o say_v the_o godfather_n do_v it_o or_o be_v require_v to_o name_v it_o for_o public_a testification_n of_o it_o so_o they_o do_v it_o and_o that_o most_o public_o and_o solemn_o by_o
the_o church_n command_n 10._o but_o have_v not_o some_o keep_v their_o old_a name_n as_o those_o of_o year_n baptize_v yes_o it_o may_v be_v so_o and_o no_o doubt_n but_o parent_n or_o themselves_o or_o other_o upon_o good_a occasion_n may_v and_o have_v authority_n at_o other_o time_n to_o change_v they_o as_o aforesaid_a 11._o how_o be_v name_n than_o say_v receive_v in_o baptism_n general_o or_o for_o the_o most_o part_n and_o by_o common_a practice_n of_o all_o or_o most_o be_v a_o particular_a or_o personal_a and_o special_a privilege_n do_v not_o infringe_v or_o overthrow_v a_o universal_a law_n 12._o but_o we_o find_v many_o receive_v name_n before_o baptism_n it_o be_v true_a at_o nation_n conversion_n and_o with_o people_n of_o year_n convert_v to_o christianity_n it_o be_v at_o their_o own_o choice_n to_o keep_v or_o change_v their_o name_n but_o we_o speak_v general_o here_o of_o child_n come_v to_o baptism_n of_o who_o as_o well_o as_o the_o ancient_a manner_n thereof_o we_o shall_v speak_v more_o hereafter_o in_o the_o sacrament_n 13._o it_o be_v then_o most_o convenient_a to_o give_v name_n in_o baptism_n it_o be_v as_o at_o our_o birth_n we_o receive_v the_o name_n of_o man_n and_o surname_n of_o parent_n so_o at_o our_o new_a birth_n or_o regeneration_n in_o baptism_n to_o receive_v a_o new_a name_n or_o christian_a name_n in_o remembrance_n of_o the_o family_n of_o saint_n whereinto_o we_o be_v by_o this_o mean_v engraft_v so_o also_o be_v it_o in_o circumcision_n in_o who_o place_n baptism_n succee_v 14._o but_o divers_a instance_n may_v be_v give_v to_o the_o contrary_a for_o circumcision_n to_o be_v understand_v then_o of_o breach_n of_o the_o ordinance_n or_o in_o case_n of_o necessity_n or_o some_o extraordinary_a encumbrance_n or_o privilege_n that_o do_v not_o disannul_v or_o infringe_v a_o general_a law_n 15._o for_o gersom_a he_o be_v name_v ere_o circumcise_v it_o be_v a_o plain_a breach_n of_o the_o ordinance_n and_o moses_n like_v to_o have_v be_v punish_v and_o die_v for_o the_o fact_n and_o perverseness_n of_o zipporah_n his_o wife_n 16._o all_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n not_o circumcise_v yet_o have_v name_n assure_o but_o that_o a_o place_n and_o case_n of_o extraordinary_a necessity_n and_o encumbrance_n when_o much_o good_a order_n and_o discipline_n be_v neglect_v and_o sometime_o supercilious_o by_o the_o factious_a israelite_n contemn_v 16._o benoni_n be_v name_v by_o rachel_n before_o circumcision_n but_o as_o her_o wish_n only_o hold_v and_o at_o circumcision_n benjamin_n by_o his_o father_n who_o have_v the_o absolute_a authority_n 17._o but_o saint_n john_n baptist_n and_o christ_n also_o by_o the_o angel_n before_o circumcision_n extraordinary_a revelation_n be_v the_o preparation_n of_o name_n for_o those_o sanctify_a person_n yet_o the_o 8._o day_n according_a to_o the_o law_n ordinary_o circumcise_v and_o the_o name_n solemn_o impose_v or_o publish_v to_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o very_a letter_n of_o moses_n law_n 18._o it_o stand_v then_o with_o best_a reason_n or_o conveniency_n to_o have_v the_o name_n impose_v in_o baptism_n it_o do_v and_o from_o all_o antiquity_n so_o receive_v at_o our_o new_a birth_n to_o receive_v that_o new_a or_o christian_a name_n and_o that_o the_o godfather_n shall_v impose_v or_o publish_v the_o same_o 19_o be_v that_o most_o convenient_a yes_o for_o so_o be_v the_o general_a use_n and_o we_o have_v no_o custom_n in_o the_o church_n to_o the_o contrary_a but_o many_o reason_n for_o the_o same_o as_o 1._o not_o against_o scripture_n but_o consonant_n to_o they_o 2._o it_o be_v most_o ancient_o receive_v and_o use_v 3._o it_o proceed_v from_o the_o love_n of_o parent_n request_v it_o and_o they_o undertake_v it_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o benefit_n to_o the_o infant_n if_o the_o parent_n die_v 5._o it_o be_v a_o help_n to_o the_o parent_n by_o aid_v and_o remember_v they_o 6._o it_o be_v a_o comfort_n encouragement_n and_o stir_v up_o of_o the_o child_n to_o remember_v the_o duty_n 7._o it_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o increase_v mutual_a love_n and_o friendship_n among_o neighbour_n by_o perform_v this_o duty_n one_o for_o another_o 20._o but_o why_o be_v child_n baptize_v be_v infant_n and_o not_o rather_o when_o they_o come_v to_o year_n and_o discretion_n for_o divers_a good_a reason_n especial_o these_o four_o viz._n 1._o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n in_o who_o place_n it_o succeed_v 2._o after_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n receive_v little_a child_n 3._o for_o that_o the_o covenant_n pertain_v also_o to_o they_o as_o well_o as_o the_o parent_n and_o so_o that_o seal_n 4._o that_o we_o may_v be_v so_o present_v to_o god_n as_o early_o as_o may_v be_v 21._o how_o in_o imitation_n of_o circumcision_n as_o which_o be_v command_v the_o eight_o day_n and_o that_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o so_o this_o hence_o administer_v also_o to_o infant_n as_o that_o be_v by_o god_n special_a command_n 22._o how_o from_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n he_o not_o only_o not_o refuse_v the_o little_a child_n or_o their_o good_a will_n that_o bring_v they_o but_o blame_v they_o that_o will_v have_v they_o keep_v from_o he_o and_o command_v they_o to_o be_v bring_v and_o suffer_v to_o come_v and_o more_o express_v his_o will_n and_o good_a will_n by_o his_o 1._o receive_v they_o 2._o take_v they_o in_o his_o arm_n 3._o lay_v his_o hand_n on_o they_o 4._o bless_v they_o and_o his_o 5._o exhortation_n to_o all_o man_n to_o follow_v their_o innocency_n 6._o promise_v they_o and_o they_o only_a heaven_n 7._o affirm_v their_o angel_n to_o stand_v before_o his_o father_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n 23._o how_o pertain_v the_o covenant_n to_o they_o as_o make_v to_o abraham_n and_o his_o seed_n all_o the_o saithfull_a and_o their_o seed_n whosoever_o bear_v of_o faithful_a parent_n and_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o to_o who_o as_o the_o covenant_n so_o especial_o this_o seal_n at_o first_o as_o that_o of_o circumcision_n do_v pertain_v and_o though_o never_o so_o little_a one_o yet_o we_o see_v respect_v by_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o mercy_n 24._o why_o also_o present_v so_o in_o the_o church_n that_o as_o early_o as_o may_v be_v convenient_o they_o may_v be_v testify_v so_o and_o register_v in_o the_o number_n of_o god_n child_n as_o what_o great_a happiness_n and_o so_o never_o too_o soon_o and_o from_o which_o to_o be_v keep_v a_o misery_n or_o abatement_n of_o the_o bliss_n as_o the_o utter_a deprivation_n endless_a misery_n 25._o then_o it_o be_v good_a child_n shall_v be_v soon_o baptize_v as_o with_o conveniency_n may_v be_v and_o to_o that_o purpose_n be_v divers_a canon_n of_o the_o church_n and_o though_o god_n can_v save_v without_o mean_n yet_o we_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o show_v our_o duty_n and_o love_n in_o not_o neglect_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n 26._o be_v baptism_n then_o a_o mean_n thereof_o it_o be_v though_o not_o exit_fw-la opere_fw-la operato_fw-la in_o the_o bare_a work_n yet_o our_o conduit_n of_o grace_n by_o the_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o application_n of_o other_o save_a grace_n imply_v in_o the_o right_a use_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o same_o 27._o then_o it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o baptism_n that_o save_v but_o that_o faith_n require_v also_o baptism_n as_o baptism_n imply_v the_o virtue_n of_o faith_n and_o as_o christ_n original_o faith_n instrumental_o so_o baptism_n sacramental_o cooperate_v work_n and_o assure_v our_o salvation_n 28._o both_o faith_n and_o baptism_n then_o be_v require_v yes_o they_o be_v for_o he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o of_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v be_v save_v so_o not_o the_o bare_a circumcision_n but_o a_o new_a creature_n require_v 29_o how_o do_v this_o then_o pertain_v to_o infant_n as_o they_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o covenant_n also_o make_v to_o they_o and_o be_v so_o 1._o present_v to_o god_n in_o the_o church_n and_o 2._o by_o faithful_a parent_n and_o 3._o upon_o god_n gracious_a promise_n in_o christ_n in_o that_o covenant_n of_o grace_n 4._o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o church_n and_o parent_n 30._o but_o be_v this_o enough_o for_o they_o it_o be_v but_o for_o other_o of_o ripe_a year_n be_v require_v a_o due_a disposition_n to_o faith_n and_o repentance_n actual_o perform_v and_o grace_n to_o show_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o in_o man_n of_o year_n as_o they_o be_v find_v in_o grace_n they_o be_v though_o fit_a to_o be_v baptize_v as_o we_o read_v of_o cornelius_n the_o eunuch_n and_o other_o 31._o many_o then_o be_v baptize_v that_o be_v not_o
their_o own_o accord_n perverseness_n and_o pride_n when_o man_n disobedience_n by_o the_o mean_n subtlety_n and_o solicitation_n of_o that_o wicked_a one_o the_o old_a serpent_n and_o enemy_n of_o mankind_n one_o of_o those_o rebellious_a angel_n the_o original_n of_o his_o own_o and_o adam_n fâ—ll_n and_o so_o all_o our_o ruin_n 57_o there_o be_v then_o only_o that_o mean_v leave_v of_o man_n salvation_n only_o in_o christ_n the_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n one_o of_o our_o own_o blood_n as_o man_n and_o one_o with_o god_n and_o in_o who_o we_o be_v son_n and_o belove_a 58._o this_o be_v then_o a_o great_a privilege_n the_o great_a privilege_n and_o prerogative_n that_o can_v be_v and_o most_o glorious_a title_n to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o if_o king_n son_n on_o earth_n be_v honourable_a how_o much_o more_o son_n of_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n 59_o what_o benefit_n by_o this_o privilege_n or_o prerogative_n to_o be_v inheritor_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n due_a only_a to_o the_o sonship_n and_o to_o no_o other_o worthiness_n or_o work_n 60._o how_o be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o heaven_n then_o due_a to_o we_o as_o son_n not_o without_o do_v good_a work_n nor_o yet_o for_o the_o work_v sake_n but_o for_o christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o and_o our_o work_n that_o will_v else_o be_v but_o splendida_fw-la peccata_fw-la even_o our_o best_a work_n without_o christ._n 61._o why_o do_v the_o lawyer_n then_o say_v master_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v to_o inherit_v eternal_a life_n a_o solecism_n in_o both_o law_n and_o divinity_n to_o think_v that_o inheritance_n shall_v descend_v by_o work_n or_o do_v and_o not_o by_o filiation_n or_o be_v son_n which_o as_o son_n will_v do_v the_o will_n of_o their_o father_n yet_o hope_v to_o have_v the_o inheritance_n not_o for_o do_v the_o work_n but_o by_o be_v son_n 62._o the_o question_n be_v not_o then_o well_o propose_v it_o show_v the_o propounder_n be_v no_o perfect_a scholar_n in_o christ_n school_n and_o howsoever_o signify_v his_o good_a intention_n yet_o argue_v he_o in_o that_o point_n neither_o good_a lawyer_n nor_o find_v divine_a 63._o how_o be_v heaven_n then_o a_o inheritance_n as_o it_o belong_v to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o by_o they_o to_o be_v inherit_v as_o they_o be_v member_n of_o christ._n 64._o be_v they_o inheritor_n then_o only_o so_o only_o as_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o have_v the_o prerogative_n to_o be_v account_v son_n of_o god_n be_v member_n of_o christ_n so_o accept_v in_o he_o and_o make_v acceptable_a by_o he_o who_o be_v the_o true_a vine_n and_o natural_a olive_n and_o all_o the_o elect_a the_o branch_n 65._o how_o be_v it_o say_v a_o kingdom_n as_o it_o have_v all_o the_o honour_n nobility_n splendour_n and_o glory_n that_o can_v be_v ensign_n or_o annex_v to_o dominion_n or_o majesty_n with_o stability_n of_o peace_n and_o eternity_n of_o durance_n in_o that_o most_o happy_a estate_n and_o in_o so_o high_a measure_n of_o contentment_n that_o all_o earthly_a kingdom_n state_n and_o majesty_n be_v but_o dross_n and_o contemptible_a in_o comparison_n of_o the_o same_o 66._o how_o a_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o eminency_n of_o glory_n in_o that_o high_a degree_n that_o nothing_o can_v be_v more_o whereas_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n a_o small_a spark_n of_o peace_n and_o comfort_n be_v only_o see_v to_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o the_o faithful_a all_o true_a son_n and_o servant_n of_o god_n there_o god_n himself_o in_o full_a and_o beatifical_a vision_n be_v see_v in_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n the_o city_n of_o god_n and_o supernal_a palace_n and_o court_n of_o that_o great_a king_n fill_v with_o his_o glory_n present_v before_o and_o in_o presence_n of_o cheruh_n seraph_n with_o all_o those_o heavenly_a quire_n order_n and_o hierarchy_n that_o celestial_a company_n innumerable_a saint_n and_o angel_n 67._o be_v this_o the_o benefit_n of_o baptism_n it_o be_v thereunto_o ascribe_v as_o whereby_o i_o be_o so_o admit_v into_o the_o church_n the_o visible_a company_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o be_v engraft_v into_o christ_n account_v a_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n in_o hope_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n sect_n 4._o the_o three_o question_n the_o godfather_n promise_v in_o baptism_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o our_o christian_a duty_n of_o repentance_n faith_n and_o obedience_n our_o repentance_n in_o forsake_v world_n flesh_n and_o devil_n the_o devil_n and_o enmity_n to_o god_n &_o man_n be_v anthor_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o sin_n in_o heaven_n paradise_n â—on_v the_o 〈◊〉_d continual_o by_o his_o wicked_a motion_n and_o suggestion_n and_o agent_n or_o instrument_n so_o sow_v tare_n in_o god_n field_n sin_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o seduce_a mankind_n the_o devil_n work_n be_v sias_fw-la of_o all_o sort_n so_o evil_a and_o opposite_a to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n as_o sin_n of_o omision_n ana_n of_o commission_n of_o ignorancâ—_n and_o of_o malâ—_n of_o weakness_n &_o of_o infirmity_n or_o presumption_n and_o the_o like_a all_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o wicked_a world_n with_o her_o ompe_n and_o vanity_n or_o vain_a pomp_n how_o to_o be_v understand_v and_o distinguish_v from_o the_o necessary_a ornament_n of_o the_o prince_n or_o state_n how_o sin_n be_v vain_a and_o all_o worldly_a thing_n vanity_n the_o sinful_a lust_n and_o corruption_n of_o the_o flesh_n all_o evil_a how_o to_o be_v resist_v of_o faith_n and_o how_o we_o make_v profession_n of_o it_o in_o baptism_n and_o reason_n of_o it_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n obedience_n so_o then_o also_o profess_v show_v in_o our_o diligence_n to_o seek_v learn_v and_o will_v therein_o reveal_v with_o constancy_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 1._o what_o do_v your_o godfather_n and_o godmother_n then_o for_o you_o they_o do_v promise_n and_o vow_v three_o thing_n in_o my_o name_n 2._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o promise_n and_o vow_v that_o they_o do_v both_o promise_n the_o matter_n and_o for_o assurance_n confirm_v it_o with_o a_o solemn_a vow_n for_o i_o and_o so_o not_o only_o simple_o and_o bare_o promise_v though_o promise_n be_v much_o to_o be_v respect_v and_o keep_v in_o all_o honest_a and_o lawful_a thing_n but_o solemn_o vow_v and_o confirm_v that_o promise_n by_o public_a profession_n and_o protestation_n make_v before_o god_n and_o the_o church_n to_o god_n and_o his_o church_n so_o in_o the_o face_n of_o his_o congregation_n and_o for_o such_o thing_n so_o good_a holy_a and_o just_a and_o my_o duty_n that_o have_v they_o neither_o be_v promise_v vow_a or_o protest_v yet_o in_o all_o right_a aught_o to_o have_v be_v so_o soon_o as_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o to_o the_o utmost_a of_o my_o power_n perform_v 3._o wherefore_o be_v this_o question_n here_o put_v to_o show_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o ancient_a custom_n and_o use_n to_o have_v surety_n at_o baptism_n 4._o what_o be_v that_o to_o 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thereof_o obedience_n 8._o how_o repentance_n to_o forsake_v all_o evil_a 9_o how_o faith_n to_o cleaveto_fw-la god_n by_o believe_v on_o he_o and_o pursue_v that_o which_o be_v good_a 10._o how_o obedience_n in_o that_o general_a duty_n to_o fear_n god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n 11._o how_o be_v repentance_n describe_v here_o by_o forsake_v all_o evil_a in_o these_o three_o branch_n intend_a comprehend_v the_o devil_n world_n flesh._n 12._o what_o be_v the_o devil_n the_o ancient_a and_o accurse_a enemy_n of_o adam_n and_o all_o his_o posterity_n who_o fall_v from_o god_n expel_v out_o of_o heaven_n devoid_a of_o grace_n be_v the_o author_n of_o sin_n and_o of_o our_o ruin_n and_o misery_n 13._o how_o fall_v he_o from_o god_n by_o disobedience_n and_o pride_n and_o so_o call_v 1._o in_o
regard_n of_o his_o former_a estate_n a_o fall_a angel_n 2._o his_o height_n and_o pride_n lucifer_n and_o son_n of_o the_o morning_n 3._o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n the_o evil_a one_o 4._o his_o enmity_n and_o malice_n to_o man_n satan_n and_o the_o deceiver_n and_o destroyer_n 5._o his_o antiquity_n of_o malice_n and_o subtlety_n the_o old_a serpent_n the_o old_a enemy_n 6._o his_o cruelty_n the_o red_a dragon_n and_o roar_a lion_n seek_v who_o he_o may_v kill_v or_o devour_v 7._o his_o mischievous_a nature_n and_o condition_n the_o devil_n 14._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o god_n out_o of_o ingratitude_n and_o despair_n without_o grace_n or_o hope_v ever_o to_o attain_v his_o favour_n have_v have_v so_o glorious_a a_o estate_n and_o so_o contemptuous_o forsake_v it_o as_o those_o fall_a angel_n do_v and_o since_o accurse_v and_o reserve_v under_o chain_n of_o god_n wrath_n to_o judgement_n thence_o even_o hate_v all_o goodness_n 15._o whence_o his_o enmity_n to_o man_n out_o of_o inveterate_a malice_n and_o envy_v of_o his_o future_a happiness_n as_o who_o shall_v by_o god_n appointment_n possess_v the_o place_n of_o those_o forlorn_a and_o fall_a angel_n so_o rather_o wish_v they_o with_o he_o involve_a in_o god_n wrath_n and_o torment_n of_o hell_n then_o to_o attain_v to_o heavenly_a blessedness_n 15._o how_o be_v he_o here_o and_o usual_o decipher_v as_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a sower_n of_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n seducer_n of_o mankind_n 16._o how_o the_o author_n of_o all_o evil_a as_o he_o first_o hatch_v sin_n in_o all_o place_n both_o heaven_n paradise_n the_o earth_n 17._o how_o in_o heaven_n by_o his_o pride_n and_o disobedience_n to_o god_n the_o cause_n of_o his_o fall_n from_o thence_o 18._o how_o in_o paradise_n by_o his_o subtlety_n and_o temptation_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n to_o sin_n which_o breed_v the_o subversion_n of_o they_o we_o and_o all_o mankind_n 19_o in_o what_o manner_n first_o tempt_a eve_n the_o weak_a vessel_n to_o the_o taste_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o so_o to_o disobedience_n set_v she_o in_o the_o way_n to_o subvert_v adam_n in_o who_o we_o all_o sin_v and_o die_v 20._o how_o the_o offence_n disobedience_n to_o god_n command_n that_o prove_v he_o and_o all_o our_o ruin_n 21._o how_o be_v it_o our_o ruin_n by_o original_a guilt_n as_o we_o be_v in_o his_o loin_n and_o in_o he_o sin_v and_o in_o and_o with_o he_o all_o flesh_n and_o mankind_n accurse_v 22._o how_o author_n of_o sin_n now_o on_o earth_n as_o at_o first_o the_o cause_n of_o that_o first_o fall_n and_o original_a guilt_n whereby_o we_o all_o perish_v so_o still_o set_v forward_o and_o provoke_v we_o to_o evil_a ever_o since_o 23._o how_o so_o by_o his_o wicked_a motion_n and_o suggestion_n to_o sin_n within_o we_o by_o his_o wicked_a agent_n and_o instrument_n evil_a man_n without_o we_o 24._o how_o his_o motion_n within_o we_o as_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n move_v we_o to_o goodness_n and_o give_v grace_n this_o evil_a spirit_n take_v occasion_n of_o our_o original_a guilt_n and_o inclination_n to_o evil_a as_o a_o spirit_n work_v on_o our_o spirit_n if_o god_n good_a spirit_n leave_v we_o never_o so_o little_a persuade_v our_o too_o yield_a heart_n to_o evil_a 25._o what_o be_v his_o suggestion_n all_o evil_a thought_n of_o sin_n and_o rebellion_n against_o god_n and_o his_o commandment_n all_o prompt_a occasion_n and_o provocation_n to_o sin_n by_o his_o subtlety_n minister_v god_n suffer_v he_o as_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n the_o tempt_a and_o lie_v word_n in_o paradise_n utter_v his_o and_o sin_n deceitfulness_n ever_o since_o 26._o what_o agent_n and_o instrument_n within_o ourselves_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n and_o lust_n without_o we_o all_o evil_a man_n and_o lewd_a company_n by_o evil_a word_n and_o example_n encit_v we_o to_o sin_n and_o persuade_v we_o to_o wickedness_n which_o we_o be_v by_o corrupt_a nature_n too_o prone_a to_o hearken_v unto_o and_o follow_v 27._o how_o sow_v he_o tare_n in_o god_n field_n by_o such_o mean_n in_o the_o church_n and_o member_n thereof_o either_o corrupt_a they_o by_o his_o suggestion_n lewd_a agent_n and_o instrument_n and_o their_o wicked_a example_n incite_v they_o to_o evil_a or_o detain_v they_o from_o do_v good_a 28._o how_o seduccth_v he_o mankind_n adam_n in_o paradise_n who_o fall_v by_o actual_a disobedience_n and_o involve_v his_o posterity_n in_o original_o diffuse_v sin_n and_o all_o other_o ever_o since_o by_o his_o like_a practice_n and_o subtlety_n bring_v that_o original_a blot_n into_o actual_a and_o habituate_v offence_n and_o enmity_n with_o god_n 30._o what_o be_v his_o work_n sin_n in_o all_o the_o branch_n and_o kind_n thereof_o whether_o of_o omission_n commission_n error_n ignorance_n presumption_n etc._n etc._n 31._o how_o be_v they_o his_o work_n god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o goodness_n the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o create_v by_o he_o and_o every_o good_a grace_n thought_n word_n and_o work_n by_o his_o power_n produce_v so_o his_o work_n account_v when_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n all_o difficiency_n from_o goodness_n the_o work_n and_o contrive_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o a_o backslide_n from_o god_n and_o goodness_n for_o such_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n 32._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v they_o his_o work_n as_o he_o be_v the_o first_o liar_n and_o father_n of_o lie_n for_o by_o his_o lie_v come_v error_n by_o error_n solly_n by_o that_o foolishness_n sin_n and_o disobedience_n so_o sin_n come_v from_o he_o and_o all_o error_n foolishness_n lie_v against_o god_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o like_a be_v his_o work_n 33._o what_o be_v the_o quality_n of_o his_o work_n opposite_a to_o the_o work_n of_o god_n which_o be_v do_v in_o truth_n goodness_n and_o righteousness_n 34_o as_o how_o 1._o as_o they_o be_v find_v to_o be_v both_o false_a so_o error_n lie_v foolishness_n hypocrisy_n and_o the_o like_a whereas_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v true_a and_o stand_v fast_o for_o ever_o found_v in_o verity_n and_o judgement_n 2._o ill_o as_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n but_o god_n good_a so_o all_o that_o he_o create_v be_v good_a 3._o unholy_a but_o god_n work_n be_v holy_a and_o honour_v for_o ever_o 4_o work_n of_o darkness_n shun_v the_o light_n and_o fly_v from_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n but_o god_n work_n be_v true_a and_o righteous_a and_o just_a and_o holy_a and_o good_a in_o the_o light_n and_o perfect_a stable_n for_o ever_o 35._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o omission_n as_o all_o sin_n be_v a_o blot_n out_o of_o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o original_a guilt_n be_v the_o want_n of_o original_a justice_n that_o shall_v be_v in_o we_o as_o saint_n ansclme_n define_v it_o or_o that_o inclination_n to_o ill_a that_o we_o natural_o draw_v from_o our_o first_o parent_n loin_n by_o ignorance_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o concupiscence_n in_o the_o flesh_n as_o hugo_n speak_v consist_v in_o a_o pravity_n of_o nature_n in_o general_a and_o subjection_n to_o punishment_n eternal_a and_o actual_a sin_n thence_o bud_v be_v every_o action_n both_o internal_a and_o external_a as_o thought_n wish_v word_n or_o deed_n against_o the_o law_n and_o will_n of_o god_n so_o sin_n of_o omission_n be_v the_o omit_v of_o that_o good_a we_o ought_v and_o by_o that_o law_n that_o we_o be_v command_v to_o do_v or_o the_o viclation_n of_o the_o affirmative_a part_n or_o commandment_n of_o that_o law_n 36._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o commission_n the_o commit_v of_o that_o evil_a that_o we_o be_v by_o the_o law_n forbid_v to_o do_v or_o the_o violation_n of_o the_o negative_a part_n and_o commandment_n of_o the_o same_o 37._o what_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n the_o perpetrate_a of_o that_o evil_n which_o we_o know_v not_o right_o or_o the_o qualify_a of_o the_o offence_n and_o so_o much_o the_o more_o heinous_a as_o proceed_v from_o gross_a or_o affect_a ignorance_n 37._o what_o be_v sin_n 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o greek_a church_n 4._o what_o be_v the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o signify_v either_o the_o grave_a or_o hell_n and_o so_o divers_a time_n either_o way_n accept_v and_o use_v 5._o what_o be_v the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o it_o also_o signify_v the_o grave_a and_o hell_n and_o no_o less_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o depart_a indifferent_o whether_o good_a or_o bad_a to_o joy_n or_o torment_v 6._o how_o many_o several_a interpretation_n be_v there_o then_o six_o at_o the_o least_o deduce_v from_o this_o ground_n or_o difference_n 7._o which_o be_v they_o the_o first_o figurative_o understand_v for_o the_o torment_n of_o soul_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n suffer_v at_o in_o and_o before_o his_o death_n the_o heavy_a anger_n of_o god_n against_o our_o sin_n which_o cause_v his_o agony_n and_o bloody_a sweat_n and_o cry_v out_o eli_n eli_n etc._n etc._n even_o as_o it_o be_v the_o pain_n of_o hell_n be_v deprave_v of_o that_o 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and_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o he_o and_o their_o sin_n in_o his_o soul_n to_o be_v expiate_v and_o everlasting_a death_n due_a heavy_a indeed_o and_o grievous_a pain_n must_v needs_o take_v hold_n on_o he_o by_o which_o we_o deliver_v in_o his_o power_n though_o with_o extreme_a pain_n and_o suffering_n 16._o but_o what_o be_v the_o end_n thereof_o that_o howsoever_o insupportable_a by_o man_n and_o angel_n or_o unutterable_a yet_o thereby_o perfect_o redeem_v both_o body_n and_o soul_n by_o passion_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o divinity_n that_o never_o leave_v he_o not_o even_o in_o that_o agony_n passion_n and_o death_n when_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v overcome_v whereby_o yet_o he_o become_v conqueror_n 17._o this_o interpretation_n then_o of_o his_o descent_n into_o hell_n be_v approve_v of_o yes_o though_o perabolical_o interpret_n it_o yet_o as_o agreeable_a to_o scripture_n and_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n 18._o how_o the_o second_o 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judge_n or_o judge_n of_o these_o thing_n we_o be_v to_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o superior_n who_o god_n appoi_fw-mi eth_z 43._o can_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n then_o or_o any_o particular_a church_n fall_v from_o god_n it_o be_v apparent_a for_o that_o the_o lord_n spirit_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o not_o only_a jerusalem_n his_o city_n but_o the_o famous_a church_n of_o asia_n long_o since_o collapse_v have_v yet_o stand_v and_o flourish_v and_o many_o other_o now_o under_o mahometan_a and_o turkish_a servitude_n or_o quite_o decay_v 44._o how_o then_o do_v god_n promise_v his_o spirit_n to_o his_o church_n to_o be_v with_o it_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n to_o be_v present_a to_o lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n wheresoever_o it_o be_v even_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n but_o as_o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o list_v so_o his_o spirit_n to_o the_o faithful_a every_o where_o â—ut_v for_o their_o infidelity_n sometime_o pull_v one_o down_o and_o set_v up_o another_o even_o cast_v off_o the_o natural_a branch_n for_o unbelief_n and_o graft_v in_o other_o all_o according_a to_o his_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n 45_o what_o learn_v you_o else_o concern_v this_o church_n that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n a_o holy_a church_n and_o catholic_a in_o regard_n of_o all_o time_n place_n and_o person_n of_o all_o sex_n and_o degree_n people_n and_o nation_n whatsoever_o whereof_o it_o consist_v consent_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o catholic_a doctrine_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n so_o it_o be_v also_o and_o in_o unity_n of_o spirit_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 46._o what_o in_o this_o communion_n of_o saint_n consider_v the_o union_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o communion_n the_o person_n who_o be_v saint_n how_o be_v their_o union_n 1._o in_o the_o unity_n of_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n 2._o the_o head_n which_o be_v christ._n 3._o the_o body_n which_o be_v his_o church_n they_o member_n 4._o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n among_o they_o 2._o in_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n token_n of_o this_o union_n and_o communion_n 3._o bond_n of_o charity_n and_o love_n between_o themselves_o and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o by_o he_o also_o with_o god_n 47._o what_o be_v that_o communion_n then_o that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o and_o with_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n whereby_o all_o good_a be_v communicate_v to_o they_o from_o above_o and_o consequent_o in_o mutual_a charity_n one_o unto_o another_o 48._o between_o who_o be_v this_o communion_n consider_v between_o the_o saint_n and_o christ_n their_o head_n and_o so_o with_o god_n themselves_o one_o with_o another_o so_o the_o saint_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 49._o how_o with_o christ_n and_o god_n as_o the_o excellent_a mean_n whereby_o reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o at_o peace_n with_o he_o grace_n of_o partake_v of_o christ_n righteousness_n be_v one_o with_o he_o by_o faith_n assurance_n of_o my_o hope_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o attain_v for_o that_o he_o so_o feel_v my_o want_n hear_v my_o prayer_n be_v ready_a to_o relieve_v my_o misery_n 50._o what_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o all_o happiness_n and_o goodness_n thereby_o acquire_v as_o peace_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n peace_n in_o the_o soul_n influence_n of_o all_o grace_n from_o christ_n our_o head_n effect_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n from_o he_o glorious_a inheritance_n title_n estate_n and_o hope_n of_o all_o saint_n and_o all_o comfort_n in_o he_o 51._o how_o exemplify_v by_o the_o spiritual_a building_n christ_n the_o foundation_n and_o head_n cornerstone_n and_o we_o the_o building_n by_o the_o peaceful_a olive_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o branch_n ingraft_v by_o the_o vine_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o prune_v branch_n by_o the_o head_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o member_n by_o the_o bridegroom_n christ_n and_o we_o the_o spouse_n and_o such_o simile_n of_o his_o impart_v his_o goodness_n righteousness_n and_o grace_n to_o we_o 52._o how_o of_o the_o saint_n among_o themselves_o as_o member_n of_o one_o body_n branch_n of_o that_o vine_n and_o olive_n stone_n of_o that_o spiritual_a building_n all_o for_o the_o good_a one_o of_o another_o bring_v forth_o much_o good_a fruit_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n 53._o how_o between_o we_o and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o mutual_a sympathy_n as_o branch_n of_o one_o vine_n consent_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n prayer_n one_o for_o another_o though_o not_o one_o to_o another_o and_o all_o best_a duty_n however_o unknown_a to_o we_o now_o will_v be_v manifest_a hereafter_o they_o be_v our_o fellow_n servant_n and_o brethren_n that_o assure_o wish_v our_o good_a and_o happiness_n and_o in_o the_o resurrection_n to_o be_v partaker_n with_o we_o in_o glory_n 54._o how_o among_o the_o saint_n on_o earth_n though_o plain_o and_o evident_o in_o 1._o the_o unity_n in_o faith_n the_o doctrine_n of_o truth_n profess_v hope_v of_o blessedness_n spirit_n and_o bond_n of_o peace_n 2._o union_n with_o the_o head_n and_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n yet_o most_o essential_o in_o the_o union_n in_o charity_n and_o work_n of_o mercy_n by_o help_v one_o another_o by_o relieve_v and_o comfort_v the_o weak_a by_o bear_v one_o another_o infirmity_n and_o do_v all_o good_a temporal_a to_o the_o body_n spiritual_a prayer_n instruction_n and_o the_o like_a to_o the_o soul_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 55._o why_o call_v saint_n both_o by_o the_o general_a call_n of_o god_n to_o grace_n out_o of_o charity_n to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o the_o visible_a member_n presume_v faithful_a in_o hope_n of_o the_o inheritance_n of_o saint_n and_o desire_v that_o it_o may_v be_v give_v to_o all_o for_o that_o the_o best_a part_n be_v indeed_o saint_n of_o god_n what_o comfort_n in_o this_o faith_n most_o heavenly_a to_o consider_v that_o 1._o christ_n himself_o in_o this_o sympathy_n feel_v our_o want_n hear_v and_o know_v our_o prayer_n 2._o even_o saint_n in_o heaven_n desire_v our_o good_a and_o pray_v for_o it_o 3._o how_o mean_v soever_o in_o worldly_a eye_n yet_o if_o saint_n of_o that_o high_a and_o holy_a fellowship_n wherewith_o no_o compare_n as_o join_v so_o to_o the_o king_n of_o king_n etc._n etc._n 4._o all_o saint_n their_o prayer_n devotion_n fasting_n be_v hear_v and_o make_v and_o do_v for_o we_o and_o our_o good_a as_o all_o christ_n action_n and_o merit_n apply_v 5._o that_o hereby_o be_v more_o content_n and_o true_a riches_n then_o in_o all_o worldly_a possession_n as_o all_o good_a enjoy_n of_o heavenly_a and_o earthly_a good_a come_v of_o this_o communion_n 56._o what_o learn_v we_o hence_o many_o good_a duty_n and_o how_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o and_o towards_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o communion_n of_o saint_n as_o 1._o to_o honour_v and_o reverent_o esteem_v of_o this_o holy_a society_n 2._o to_o desire_v the_o good_a of_o it_o as_o a_o faithful_a member_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o to_o be_v of_o holy_a conversation_n as_o beseem_v a_o saint_n and_o a_o christian._n 4._o to_o come_v out_o of_o the_o world_n leave_v egypt_n and_o sodom_n to_o be_v admit_v into_o this_o canaan_n the_o house_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 5._o to_o be_v in_o unity_n with_o myself_o god_n and_o his_o saint_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n love_n and_o charity_n 6._o to_o seek_v sit_v company_n of_o saint_n and_o so_o to_o delight_v in_o god_n house_n the_o saint_n on_o earth_n and_o such_o as_o excel_v in_o virtue_n 7._o converse_v with_o saint_n on_o earth_n by_o holy_a conversation_n and_o those_o in_o heaven_n by_o heavenly_a contemplation_n to_o aspire_v to_o a_o more_o strait_a union_n with_o that_o holy_a congregation_n 8._o to_o do_v good_a to_o all_o especial_o to_o those_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n as_o have_v a_o fellow-feeling_n and_o compassion_n to_o all_o god_n child_n 9_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o fit_a and_o holy_a action_n beseem_v god_n house_n and_o that_o holy_a company_n 10._o to_o have_v comfort_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o suffering_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o their_o fellow-suffering_n but_o chief_o christ_n his_o fellow-feeling_n of_o our_o infirmity_n to_o help_v and_o relieve_v we_o 57_o what_o follow_v the_o last_o three_o article_n of_o the_o creed_n concern_v the_o privilege_n give_v and_o belong_v to_o this_o holy_a society_n remission_n of_o sin_n resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o life_n everlasting_a sect_n 12._o the_o 10._o
ambition_n vainglory_n hypocrisy_n pharisaical_o ignorance_n blide_v zeal_n indiscretion_n preposterous_a zeal_n and_o without_o all_o moderation_n as_o in_o factious_a schismatic_n exceed_v the_o proportion_n of_o the_o cause_n compass_n of_o their_o call_n and_o with_o much_o rancour_n common_o and_o unseasonablenesse_n 51._o how_o holy_a life_n and_o behaviour_n in_o outward_a sign_n of_o honour_n and_o deed_n express_v this_o inward_a affection_n of_o the_o soul_n see_v as_o in_o all_o the_o commandment_n by_o our_o set_n forth_o his_o worship_n as_o in_o the_o second_o commandment_n glorify_v his_o name_n as_o in_o the_o three_o commandment_n sanctify_v of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n obedience_n to_o these_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o so_o avoid_v all_o profaneness_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o other_o good_a example_n 52._o do_v this_o extend_v then_o to_o all_o the_o commandment_n yes_o and_o this_o commandment_n be_v set_v therefore_o in_o the_o 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circumstance_n of_o the_o same_o as_o the_o time_n place_n and_o person_n so_o of_o hear_v and_o handle_v the_o word_n true_a use_n of_o the_o same_o all_o of_o the_o sacrament_n 〈…〉_z and_o all_o external_a worship_n to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o church_n of_o of_o god_n in_o all_o deâ—nt_a order_n and_o uniformity_n the_o reason_n of_o commandment_n enforce_v the_o duty_n from_o god_n blessing_n a_o punishment_n assure_o promise_v to_o attend_v on_o those_o that_o neglect_n or_o observe_v the_o commandment_n 1._o which_o the_o second_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o etc._n etc._n what_o contain_v therein_o 1._o the_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o explication_n of_o the_o same_o in_o the_o explication_n of_o the_o idol_n to_o the_o likeness_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o heaven_n earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n all_o forbid_a idolatrous_a worship_n bow_v down_o to_o they_o 3._o the_o reason_n from_o his_o justice_n a_o jealous_a 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matter_n his_o true_a worship_n in_o the_o part_n duty_n and_o circumstance_n 2._o the_o object_n of_o he_o and_o he_o alone_o not_o idol_n or_o our_o own_o fancy_n 3._o the_o manner_n of_o it_o according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n and_o that_o be_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n and_o his_o word_n the_o truth_n 5._o how_o be_v these_o part_n positive_a and_o other_o part_n see_v opposite_a or_o oppose_v 1._o as_o the_o true_a worship_n be_v opposite_a to_o idolatry_n or_o make_v any_o image_n to_o worship_v it_o 2._o as_o the_o true_a god_n or_o opposite_a to_o idol_n and_o all_o vanity_n and_o vain_a conceit_n and_o fancy_n of_o man_n 3._o the_o true_a manner_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n opposite_a to_o all_o will-worship_n gross_a and_o false_a manner_n of_o worship_n and_o superstition_n 6._o how_o far_a explain_v in_o that_o if_o we_o intend_v his_o true_a worship_n the_o part_n and_o duty_n of_o it_o both_o outward_o in_o the_o body_n and_o inward_o in_o the_o soul_n will_v be_v far_o from_o that_o gross_a and_o absurd_a idolatry_n here_o describe_v the_o object_n of_o it_o the_o true_a god_n have_v no_o affinity_n with_o those_o dumb_a idol_n the_o creator_n with_o those_o abomination_n of_o his_o deform_a creature_n and_o stupid_a god_n or_o creature_n of_o his_o blockish_a idolatrous_a creature_n the_o manner_n and_o mean_n in_o spirit_n and_o spiritual_a manner_n true_a heart_n and_o truth_n of_o heart_n inform_v by_o his_o bless_a word_n as_o far_o as_o may_v be_v distant_a from_o such_o idolatrous_a superstition_n gross_a or_o false_a and_o fantastical_a will-worship_n 7._o what_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n that_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n be_v set_v forth_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o 1._o substance_n of_o the_o same_o internè_fw-la in_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o first_o commandment_n externè_fw-la manner_n and_o ceremomony_n partly_o in_o the_o 2._o 3._o and_o 4._o commandment_n in_o the_o several_a respect_n 2._o circumstance_n of_o 1._o place_v command_v as_o 1._o mount_v morijah_n to_o abraham_n 2._o the_o tabernacle_n ere_o the_o temple_n build_v 3._o the_o temple_n afterward_o 4._o synagogue_n for_o the_o disperse_a jew_n 5._o every_o place_n on_o good_a occasion_n or_o with_o look_v towards_o and_o remembrance_n of_o zion_n and_o the_o temple_n 6._o christian_n church_n etc._n etc._n 2._o time_n the_o sabbath_n as_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n 8._o what_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o this_o commandment_n the_o external_a and_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n to_o be_v decent_o set_v forth_o to_o his_o honour_n in_o his_o church_n and_o all_o idolatry_n and_o false_a worship_n banish_v 9_o what_o profit_n thereof_o both_o unity_n in_o the_o mind_n and_o affection_n of_o all_o true_a worshipper_n unformity_n in_o the_o true_a worship_n and_o church_n of_o god_n 10._o what_o be_v first_o here_o forbid_v the_o make_n of_o any_o image_n to_o worship_v they_o 11._o be_v all_o image_n forbid_v it_o be_v plain_a they_o be_v not_o but_o such_o as_o be_v make_v for_o idolatry_n as_o not_o only_a image_n of_o the_o cherubin_n and_o palmtree_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n but_o of_o divers_a thing_n else_o be_v read_v and_o so_o with_o we_o image_n and_o statue_n by_o paint_v grave_v and_o other_o art_n express_v may_v lawful_o be_v have_v and_o keep_v for_o civil_a use_n of_o memorial_n of_o man_n and_o their_o virtue_n or_o action_n as_o monument_n of_o antiquity_n of_o ornament_n of_o house_n and_o also_o palace_n and_o building_n emblem_n of_o divers_a best_a matter_n in_o representation_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n history_n action_n triumph_n etc._n etc._n of_o instruction_n as_o of_o all_o kind_n of_o beast_n bird_n fish_n and_o creep_a thing_n to_o know_v they_o and_o the_o like_a civil_a use_n so_o they_o be_v not_o
commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o etc._n etc._n the_o commination_n against_o the_o breach_n or_o neglect_v for_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o hold_v he_o etc._n etc._n 2._o what_o manner_n of_o commandment_n a_o negative_a infer_v and_o enforce_v his_o opposite_a affirmative_a viz._n not_o to_o dishonour_v or_o vain_o abuse_v god_n most_o holy_a name_n but_o to_o honour_v it_o and_o use_v all_o the_o holy_a mean_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o same_o throughout_o all_o our_o whole_a life_n 3._o what_o be_v the_o negative_a part_n in_o the_o forbid_a all_o abuse_n of_o the_o most_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n whether_o it_o be_v 1._o by_o blasphemy_n against_o he_o his_o holy_a word_n holy_a thing_n 2._o curse_v and_o ban_v 3._o by_o filthy_a swear_n whether_o 1._o false_o 2._o deceitful_o 3._o rashly_n 4._o cunning_o 5._o or_o in_o any_o vain_a manner_n and_o protestation_n 4._o foolish_a vow_v and_o impossible_a unlawful_a vow_n 5._o or_o just_a vow_n neglect_v or_o not_o perform_v 4._o what_o the_o affirmative_a part_n the_o sanctify_a of_o his_o name_n and_o set_v forth_o of_o his_o honour_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o express_v in_o our_o word_n and_o write_n life_n and_o work_n both_o by_o glorify_v he_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n by_o blessing_n and_o praise_v he_o by_o religious_a and_o godly_a swear_n by_o he_o in_o his_o truth_n and_o to_o his_o glory_n by_o holy_a and_o just_a vow_n and_o performance_n of_o they_o 5._o how_o the_o part_n opposite_a or_o oppose_v see_v as_o we_o see_v glorify_v his_o name_n opposite_a to_o blasphemy_n bless_v opposite_a to_o curse_v religious_a and_o godly_a swear_n opposite_a to_o rash_a vain_a and_o profane_a oath_n holy_a and_o just_a vow_n opposite_a to_o unlawful_a one_o and_o performance_n to_o the_o breach_n of_o they_o 6._o what_o be_v understand_v by_o god_n name_n either_o himself_o or_o his_o attribute_n which_o be_v himself_o and_o whereby_o he_o be_v renown_v as_o his_o justice_n mercy_n power_n glory_n goodness_n etc._n etc._n his_o title_n as_o jehovah_n jah_n lord_n god_n i_o be_o etc._n etc._n the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o be_v make_v know_v to_o his_o church_n his_o holy_a word_n ordinance_n religion_n and_o even_o all_o his_o creature_n in_o all_o his_o work_n as_o those_o of_o his_o creation_n his_o creature_n heaven_n and_o earth_n character_n of_o his_o power_n and_o glory_n gubernation_n and_o providence_n blessing_n and_o judgement_n 7._o how_o be_v his_o name_n signify_v himself_o or_o his_o attribute_n abuse_v by_o unreverent_a and_o ungodly_a thought_n unholy_a and_o unreverent_a speech_n unholy_a and_o profane_a life_n 8._o how_o honour_v and_o well_o use_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o think_v and_o conceive_v of_o they_o reverent_o acknowledge_v believe_a and_o remember_v he_o and_o they_o effectual_o in_o our_o mouth_n confess_v and_o speak_v of_o they_o and_o he_o holy_a and_o reverent_o in_o our_o life_n conformable_a to_o that_o holy_a profession_n 9_o how_o be_v his_o name_n as_o it_o signify_v his_o glory_n abuse_v by_o our_o pride_n or_o vain_a glory_n neglect_n or_o unthankfulness_n as_o also_o by_o idle_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n of_o he_o or_o dissemble_v suppress_v deny_v or_o oppugn_v his_o truth_n and_o by_o our_o sin_n to_o his_o dishonour_n 10._o how_o contrariwise_o herein_o to_o be_v honour_v by_o our_o desire_n of_o his_o glory_n speech_n to_o his_o praise_n and_o deed_n to_o his_o honour_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o good_a example_n of_o other_o whereby_o he_o glorify_v in_o we_o and_o by_o other_o 11._o how_o dishonour_v in_o his_o title_n by_o neglect_n of_o they_o unreverent_a and_o careless_a use_n of_o they_o in_o any_o wicked_a light_a or_o ridiculous_a sort_n or_o manner_n by_o superstitious_a use_n of_o they_o to_o charm_n exorcism_n ungodliness_n by_o hypocrisy_n take_v his_o name_n and_o profession_n on_o we_o in_o vain_a 12._o how_o honour_v by_o they_o by_o our_o take_v they_o in_o and_o to_o our_o heart_n use_v they_o in_o our_o speech_n word_n and_o write_n and_o profess_v they_o in_o godly_a life_n with_o all_o reverence_n holiness_n and_o humility_n as_o in_o serious_a in_o most_o religious_a and_o godly_a manner_n 13._o how_o be_v his_o word_n abuse_v in_o our_o neglect_n or_o contempt_n of_o it_o in_o our_o unprofitablenesse_n and_o vain_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o evil_a use_n to_o confute_v truth_n &_o confirm_v error_n scoff_n or_o jest_n charm_n or_o enchantment_n in_o our_o disobedience_n impenitency_n and_o profaneness_n notwithstanding_o our_o profession_n of_o it_o 14._o how_o well_o use_v 1._o by_o our_o study_n care_n and_o meditation_n in_o it_o psal._n 1_o 2._o word_n minister_a grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n season_v with_o the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o 3._o obedience_n and_o deed_n conformable_a to_o the_o same_o 15._o how_o in_o his_o ordinance_n honour_v or_o dishonour_v by_o our_o due_a observation_n to_o his_o honour_n or_o neglect_v or_o contempt_n of_o they_o whereby_o we_o dishonour_v he_o 16._o how_o in_o his_o religion_n honour_v or_o dishonour_v by_o upright_o and_o inoffensive_a conversation_n answerable_a to_o our_o profession_n to_o his_o honour_n by_o hypocrisy_n dissolute_a and_o profane_a life_n of_o carnal_a gospeller_n his_o dishonour_n in_o the_o scandal_n of_o religion_n 17._o how_o honour_v in_o his_o work_n of_o creation_n by_o holy_a meditation_n and_o mention_v of_o they_o to_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o instruction_n and_o by_o pure_a and_o sanctify_a use_n of_o they_o by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n to_o our_o comfort_n refresh_v and_o blessing_n 18._o how_o dishonour_v in_o they_o by_o our_o neglect_n and_o carelessness_n to_o consider_v they_o profane_a and_o irreligious_a use_n or_o abuse_v of_o they_o to_o sin_n and_o shame_n presumptuous_a use_n in_o unthankfulness_n or_o superstitious_a use_n invanity_n idolatry_n witchcraft_n or_o the_o like_a 19_o how_o honour_v or_o dishonour_v in_o his_o work_n of_o gubernation_n his_o blessing_n or_o judgement_n first_o honour_v in_o the_o reverend_a and_o thankful_a receive_n and_o regard_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n whether_o to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o in_o joy_n thankfulness_n and_o praise_n dishonour_v in_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o second_o for_o his_o judgement_n of_o punishment_n honour_v by_o our_o patient_a bear_v they_o humiliation_n and_o magnify_v his_o justice_n and_o condole_v with_o other_o dishonour_v by_o our_o carelessness_n incorrigibleness_n impatience_n or_o murmur_v under_o his_o hand_n and_o chastisement_n or_o mock_n scoff_v scorn_v or_o rejoice_v at_o other_o affliction_n three_o for_o his_o judgement_n in_o his_o particular_a providence_n over_o our_o estate_n and_o fortune_n by_o lot_n or_o such_o like_a determination_n honour_v in_o the_o lawful_a use_n for_o decide_v controversy_n election_n and_o the_o like_a and_o submission_n to_o his_o judgement_n in_o the_o same_o dishonour_v by_o abuse_v and_o abusive_a lot_n to_o cast_v of_o fortune_n and_o such_o other_o trifle_v and_o so_o abuse_v and_o unlawful_a game_n and_o idle_a haunt_v the_o same_o 20._o what_o mean_v you_o then_o by_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a the_o dishonour_n and_o abuse_v thereof_o in_o general_a by_o all_o or_o any_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o usage_n aforesaid_a according_a to_o the_o several_a acceptation_n of_o the_o same_o in_o particular_a by_o blasphemy_n curse_v filthy_a swear_n rash_a and_o foolish_a vow_n 22._o what_o be_v blasphemy_n it_o be_v in_o general_a as_o the_o word_n signify_v evil_a and_o hurtful_a speak_n 1._o against_o man_n to_o the_o damnify_v of_o his_o good_a name_n disparage_v and_o disgrace_v he_o so_o sometime_o use_v 2._o against_o god_n to_o the_o derogation_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o so_o the_o false_a acrusation_n of_o naboth_n go_v he_o have_v blaspheme_v god_n and_o the_o king_n but_o for_o evil_a speak_n against_o god_n and_o holy_a thing_n most_o usual_o and_o especial_o accept_v 22._o how_o be_v blasphemy_n against_o god_n whatsoever_o derogatory_o speak_v utter_v or_o do_v either_o against_o his_o person_n power_n and_o majesty_n attribute_n name_n and_o word_n as_o pharaoh_n exod._n 3._o who_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o shall_v etc._n etc._n sennacharib_o 2_o king_n â—9_n who_o be_v god_n of_o israel_n in_o contempt_n the_o jew_n that_o say_v of_o christ_n and_o god_n let_v god_n save_v he_o be_v he_o will_v have_v he_o and_o he_o save_v other_o himself_o he_o can_v of_o the_o gospel_n in_o despite_n call_v it_o avangelion_n and_o jesus_n jesus_n etc._n etc._n as_o last_o in_o some_o sort_n propahnenesse_n whereby_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o religion_n the_o truth_n and_o christianity_n be_v blaspheme_v rom._n 2._o 24._o the_o name_n of_o god_n thus_o blaspheme_v among_o the_o gentile_n and_o david_n adultery_n 2_o sam._n 12._o so_o cause_v
heathenish_a at_o least_o and_o idolatrous_a and_o nothing_o savour_v of_o true_a christianity_n 40._o how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v so_o foolish_a or_o damnable_a because_o it_o be_v not_o only_o in_o derogation_n to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n to_o set_v up_o creature_n or_o other_o foolish_a thing_n to_o be_v swear_v by_o but_o a_o deprave_a of_o his_o worship_n it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n to_o swear_v reverent_o by_o he_o as_o jacob_n be_v note_v in_o that_o he_o swear_v by_o the_o fear_n of_o his_o father_n isaac_n and_o so_o we_o be_v command_v to_o swear_v by_o he_o deut._n 6._o 13._o isaiah_n 65._o 16._o and_o 45._o 23._o beside_o they_o may_v be_v note_v for_o fool_n to_o call_v dumb_a thing_n to_o witness_v truth_n that_o know_v nothing_o stupid_a as_o bâ—als_n priest_n to_o call_v to_o they_o that_o can_v hear_v child_n that_o like_a to_o child_n prate_v to_o such_o baby_n of_o clout_n profane_a person_n common_o as_o the_o ordinary_a and_o common_a swearer_n also_o 41._o what_o be_v the_o odiousness_n of_o perjury_n a_o abomination_n even_o with_o the_o heathen_a of_o who_o notable_a story_n be_v record_v both_o in_o the_o love_n of_o fidelity_n and_o hate_v of_o perjury_n out_o of_o morality_n much_o more_o among_o christian_n to_o be_v respect_v since_o else_o by_o perjury_n both_o god_n be_v make_v patron_n of_o a_o lie_n the_o devil_n property_n who_o be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n god_n be_v call_v to_o witness_v a_o lie_n which_o he_o hate_v than_o which_o what_o great_a indignity_n the_o perjure_a person_n pray_v against_o himself_o wish_v himself_o plague_v and_o damn_v than_o which_o what_o great_a madness_n or_o impiety_n the_o bane_n of_o all_o society_n and_o hellish_a confusion_n must_v be_v set_v on_o foot_n if_o it_o be_v suffer_v 42._o how_o so_o if_o oath_n be_v take_v or_o suffer_v false_o it_o must_v follow_v that_o king_n will_v be_v tyrant_n subject_n prove_v traitor_n magistrate_n wolf_n pastor_n devourer_n neighbour_n and_o neighbour_a nation_n to_o cut_v throat_n one_o of_o another_o without_o conscience_n of_o amity_n league_n of_o sidelity_n and_o impunity_n grant_v to_o all_o impiety_n plain_o to_o be_v see_v 43._o what_o be_v the_o opposite_a hereof_o the_o right_a and_o lawful_a use_n of_o a_o oath_n whereby_o the_o lord_n name_n be_v sanctify_v use_v as_o himself_o command_v in_o swear_v by_o he_o and_o he_o alone_o isaiah_n 65._o 16._o jer._n 12_o 6._o 44._o what_o be_v the_o right_a and_o lawful_a use_n to_o swear_v in_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n jer._n 4._o 2._o 1._o so_o in_o truth_n to_o that_o which_o be_v true_a true_o exit_fw-la animi_fw-la sententia_fw-la 2._o righteousness_n as_o lawful_o require_v of_o god_n or_o magistrate_n or_o be_v on_o just_a ground_n and_o in_o lawful_a manner_n and_o good_a occasion_n 3._o judgement_n due_o weigh_v and_o discern_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o oath_n together_o with_o the_o condition_n and_o circumstance_n of_o the_o person_n matter_n and_o especial_o the_o end_n 45._o what_o the_o end_n the_o manifestation_n or_o confirmation_n of_o a_o hide_a and_o doubtful_a truth_n necessary_a so_o to_o be_v clear_v the_o end_n of_o controversy_n and_o satisfaction_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o justice_n the_o clear_n of_o our_o innocency_n or_o duty_n discharge_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o truth_n and_o right_a to_o take_v place_n as_o common_o want_v these_o end_n and_o condition_n it_o must_v needs_o be_v ill_a and_o so_o all_o swear_v as_o if_o it_o be_v either_o 1._o of_o no_o necessity_n 2._o or_o first_o to_o no_o end_n but_o either_o rash_o vain_o of_o foolish_a custom_n etc._n etc._n second_o a_o ill_a end_n as_o 1._o in_o bravery_n to_o glory_n in_o their_o shame_n and_o 2._o blasphemous_o to_o rap_v out_o oath_n to_o garnish_v their_o speech_n with_o such_o hellish_a eloquence_n 3._o to_o falsify_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o deceive_v by_o perjury_n 46._o what_o be_v vow_n a_o kind_n of_o oath_n or_o promissory_a oath_n which_o as_o make_v to_o man_n be_v only_o call_v oath_n but_o to_o god_n be_v proper_o name_v vow_n and_o bind_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o some_o thing_n promise_v and_o vow_v 47._o what_o require_v in_o promissory_a oath_n that_o they_o be_v of_o thing_n lawful_a and_o honest_a in_o our_o power_n and_o possible_a that_o we_o mean_v to_o perform_v that_o we_o do_v also_o perform_v for_o otherwise_o 1._o if_o lawful_a and_o possible_a and_o not_o perform_v we_o be_v perjure_v 2._o if_o impossible_a the_o oath_n do_v not_o bind_v 3._o if_o unlawful_a it_o do_v not_o only_o not_o bind_v we_o but_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o break_v it_o else_o we_o add_v sin_n to_o sin_n what_o other_o condition_n require_v in_o vow_n that_o it_o be_v voluntary_a not_o force_v or_o hypocritical_a that_o it_o be_v to_o this_o good_a end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o brethren_n of_o one_o own_o soul_n 48._o of_o what_o sort_n be_v vow_n either_o common_a to_o all_o christian_n as_o the_o vow_n in_o baptism_n etc._n etc._n or_o proper_a to_o some_o only_a either_o require_v on_o some_o condition_n in_o regard_n of_o their_o place_n and_o degree_n or_o voluntary_a etc._n etc._n undertake_v of_o divers_a thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a 49._o what_o common_a error_n in_o oath_n and_o vow_n 1._o to_o swear_v for_o malice_n hire_n favour_n false_o or_o foolish_o 2._o to_o vow_v evil_a and_o hurtful_a thing_n as_o murder_v etc._n etc._n 3._o or_o vow_n and_o not_o mean_a to_o perform_v at_o least_o not_o perform_v to_o perform_v by_o half_n and_o not_o fair_o but_o with_o delay_n or_o diminution_n and_o double_v as_o ananias_n and_o saphira_n act_v 5._o 50._o what_o be_v the_o heinousness_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o ofsence_n hereby_o the_o subvert_v or_o at_o least_o slight_v the_o truth_n the_o mock_n of_o god_n destroy_v sidelity_n the_o bring_n in_o atheism_n by_o pollute_v the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o his_o honour_n in_o consequent_a worse_o than_o jew_n turk_n or_o heathen_n that_o in_o their_o manner_n have_v be_v zealous_a of_o these_o thing_n 51._o what_o the_o general_a duty_n affirm_v the_o glorify_v of_o god_n especial_o in_o our_o speech_n and_o right_a use_n of_o the_o tongue_n wherein_o we_o exceed_v all_o other_o creature_n on_o earth_n yet_o proceed_v also_o from_o the_o heart_n and_o bud_v forth_o into_o holy_a life_n and_o godly_a conversation_n 52._o how_o especial_o see_v in_o our_o take_a care_n and_o make_v a_o conscience_n of_o 1._o speak_v the_o truth_n from_o the_o heart_n 2._o speak_v reverent_o of_o the_o great_a and_o fearful_a name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o on_o any_o occasion_n to_o remember_v it_o 3._o use_v the_o same_o religious_o in_o our_o speech_n and_o communication_n 4._o the_o vow_n in_o baptism_n and_o so_o of_o lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n 53._o what_o be_v else_o here_o intimate_v all_o possible_a reverence_n 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2._o common_a as_o his_o attribute_n such_o as_o glory_n honour_n mercy_n justice_n etc._n etc._n as_o call_v just_a merciful_a etc._n etc._n ii_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n scripture_n and_o all_o that_o pertain_v to_o it_o to_o make_v it_o know_v to_o man_n and_o he_o in_o it_o the_o preach_v &_o hear_v it_o church_n person_n saint_n sabbath_n and_o ceremony_n mean_n whereby_o we_o know_v he_o 3._o his_o work_n of_o creation_n heaven_n that_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n &c_n &c_n gubernation_n and_o providence_n as_o his_o mercy_n judgement_n grace_n and_o whatsoever_o any_o way_n declare_v his_o mighty_a power_n or_o great_a goodness_n on_o earth_n or_o whatsoever_o make_v know_v of_o he_o in_o the_o book_n of_o 1._o scripture_n the_o law_n and_o gospel_n doctrine_n and_o thing_n therein_o contain_v his_o title_n name_n attribute_n grace_n and_o glory_n 2._o creature_n where_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o page_n and_o every_o creature_n character_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o 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declare_v his_o honour_n as_o especial_o by_o 1._o declare_v and_o set_v forth_o his_o power_n and_o greatness_n justice_n and_o truth_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n 2._o pray_v to_o he_o and_o praise_v of_o he_o 3._o preach_v and_o declare_v his_o will_n the_o law_n and_o gospel_n to_o all_o man_n whereby_o he_o be_v most_o especial_o honour_v even_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o all_o dishonour_n vice_n and_o heresy_n root_v out_o 9_o be_v this_o then_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o three_o commandment_n only_o pray_v for_o it_o may_v be_v well_o understand_v so_o 1._o principal_o that_o commandment_n as_o where_o the_o hallow_n of_o god_n name_n be_v command_v according_a to_o the_o scope_n and_o word_n of_o this_o petition_n and_o all_o profanation_n forbid_v utter_o as_o be_v most_o plain_o apparent_a 2._o so_o consequent_o of_o all_o the_o other_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n whereby_o god_n honour_n be_v to_o be_v set_v up_o in_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o first_o commandment_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o in_o his_o solemn_a worship_n as_o in_o the_o second_o commandment_n and_o especial_o on_o his_o sabbath_n as_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n by_o which_o mean_n he_o be_v more_o honour_a and_o his_o name_n universal_o glorify_v as_o also_o in_o the_o 1._o second_o petition_n we_o desire_v it_o open_o execute_v and_o promote_v by_o his_o power_n 2._o we_o desire_v it_o may_v be_v willing_o perform_v and_o submit_v udto_o by_o our_o will_n and_o best_a and_o holy_a affection_n 10._o what_o the_o sum_n of_o this_o petition_n then_o that_o his_o name_n may_v be_v honour_v and_o sanctify_v as_o acknowledge_v and_o declare_v so_o among_o all_o man_n and_o the_o holiness_n thereof_o more_o famous_o with_o all_o due_a observance_n by_o we_o and_o all_o people_n glorify_v whereby_o 1._o we_o may_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n to_o it_o whether_o we_o speak_v of_o his_o title_n behold_v his_o creature_n meditate_v of_o his_o word_n and_o work_n receive_v any_o blessing_n be_v conversant_a in_o any_o holy_a duty_n exercise_n 2._o all_o impediment_n of_o his_o honour_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o his_o honour_n vindicate_v from_o all_o abuse_n of_o unholy_a and_o profane_a person_n or_o worldling_n 3._o he_o will_v be_v please_v so_o to_o provide_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o his_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o hallow_v by_o all_o people_n and_o that_o consequent_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n may_v come_v upon_o we_o 11._o what_o be_v in_o the_o letter_n here_o express_v most_o plain_o by_o the_o 1._o petition_v for_o ourselves_o 2._o intercession_n for_o other_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o have_v this_o duty_n thus_o by_o we_o and_o by_o other_o do_v as_o we_o pray_v indefinite_o hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n and_o use_v the_o preface_n our_o
father_n etc._n etc._n as_o let_v thy_o name_n be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o 12._o what_o far_o intimate_v very_o apparent_o also_o a_o i._o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a to_o god_n to_o have_v his_o name_n hallow_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o to_o sanctify_v the_o same_o 3._o defect_n that_o it_o be_v too_o often_o and_o ordinary_o profane_v and_o so_o we_o pray_v for_o reformation_n ii_o a_o deprecation_n against_o that_o abuse_n and_o profanation_n and_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o vindicate_v his_o honour_n iii_o profession_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o that_o measure_n of_o grace_n whereby_o we_o be_v able_a to_o desire_v this_o that_o hope_n we_o have_v to_o have_v it_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 13._o how_o sum_n you_o up_o all_o these_o together_o i._o our_o confession_n of_o a_o 1._o due_a it_o be_v sit_v o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n shall_v receive_v the_o glory_n and_o be_v sanctify_v 2._o duty_n of_o ourselves_o other_o it_o be_v just_a o_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v thou_o praise_v 3._o defect_n it_o be_v too_o manifest_a o_o lord_n that_o thy_o name_n be_v not_o honour_v as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v but_o by_o we_o and_o other_o too_o much_o dishonour_v and_o profane_v ii_o our_o petition_n o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v by_o we_o iii_o our_o intercession_n we_o pray_v not_o only_o for_o ourselves_o but_o o_o lord_n let_v thy_o name_n be_v hallow_v and_o sanctify_v by_o we_o all_o and_o thy_o glory_n among_o all_o nation_n iv._o deprecation_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o vindicate_v thy_o name_n and_o honour_n and_o let_v not_o thy_o name_n be_v profane_v by_o the_o enemy_n v._o our_o thansgiving_n for_o this_o well_o disposednesse_n to_o his_o honour_n that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v we_o this_o grace_n our_o hope_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v ordain_v thy_o name_n by_o we_o and_o many_o other_o to_o be_v hallow_v 14._o what_o the_o second_o petition_n that_o god_n kingdom_n may_v come_v the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n increase_v the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n enlarge_v and_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hasten_v 15._o what_o the_o order_n of_o it_o that_o after_o god_n name_n sanctify_v his_o glory_n desire_v and_o advance_v his_o kingdom_n and_o power_n of_o grace_n be_v thereby_o promote_v extol_v within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o the_o subdue_a of_o sin_n and_o all_o that_o be_v against_o god_n and_o without_o we_o in_o the_o world_n in_o which_o kingdom_n we_o and_o all_o that_o be_v he_o may_v ready_o obey_v he_o and_o do_v his_o will_n both_o man_n on_o earth_n with_o willingness_n as_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n with_o all_o readiness_n joy_n and_o alacrity_n 16._o what_o part_n of_o this_o petition_n two_o the_o 1._o object_n god_n kingdom_n 2._o action_n to_o come_v 17._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o his_o kingdom_n that_o mighty_a power_n and_o infallible_a providence_n see_v in_o guide_v govern_v and_o direct_v all_o thing_n to_o good_a end_n for_o his_o glory_n and_o we_o use_v to_o show_v a_o threefold_a kingdom_n of_o he_o as_o of_o i._o power_n in_o his_o universal_a kingdom_n the_o world_n unto_o which_o all_o creature_n be_v subject_a both_o man_n and_o angel_n yea_o and_o devil_n and_o this_o kingdom_n god_n fold_n and_o field_n and_o draw-net_n etc._n etc._n as_o in_o the_o parable_n and_o the_o part_n both_o 1._o good_a and_o bad_a sinner_n and_o other_o 2._o wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n 3._o who_o be_v the_o tare_n dross_n chaff_n goat_n cockle_n and_o the_o like_a etc._n etc._n 4._o as_o the_o godly_a the_o sheep_n and_o the_o like_a wheat_n gold_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o shall_v bow_v under_o god_n hand_n ii_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a on_o earth_n of_o which_o only_o the_o godly_a be_v subject_n as_o the_o wheat_n gold_n sheep_n that_o shall_v be_v sever_v from_o the_o tare_n and_o chaff_n dross_n and_o goat_n 3._o glory_n in_o the_o church_n triumphant_a in_o heaven_n in_o the_o which_o angel_n and_o saint_n or_o soul_n of_o the_o just_a after_o the_o separation_n be_v his_o subject_n 18._o what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o action_n come_v that_o his_o kingdom_n may_v be_v 1._o erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o 2._o continue_a and_o confirm_v where_o it_o be_v 3._o restore_v where_o it_o be_v decay_v 4._o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o his_o effusion_n of_o his_o grace_n more_o abundant_o 5._o perfect_v in_o we_o and_o our_o translation_n to_o felicity_n 6._o consummate_v in_o all_o and_o in_o due_a time_n complete_a to_o his_o glory_n in_o eternity_n 7._o universal_o rule_v and_o guide_v according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o will_n 19_o how_o make_v you_o application_n particular_o of_o the_o action_n to_o the_o object_n for_o the_o universal_a kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o universal_o govern_v and_o if_o it_o be_v his_o good_a will_n all_o turk_n pagan_n infidel_n and_o heretic_n convert_v or_o confound_v all_o evil_a man_n reduce_v to_o godliness_n tyrant_n and_o persecutor_n tame_v the_o devil_n and_o his_o wicked_a instrument_n bridle_v that_o his_o power_n may_v be_v see_v in_o all_o thing_n and_o celebrate_v by_o all_o and_o his_o good_a pleasure_n perform_v 20._o what_o for_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v erect_v where_o it_o be_v not_o both_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n and_o prace_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n where_o it_o be_v not_o or_o where_o it_o never_o be_v plant_v so_o among_o the_o heathen_a and_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v god_n with_o we_o 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v continue_v and_o strengthen_v by_o his_o gracious_a presence_n and_o blessing_n where_o it_o be_v both_o within_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o without_o we_o where_o ever_o in_o the_o world_n 3._o that_o it_o may_v be_v daily_o increase_v and_o enlarge_v by_o more_o abundant_a measure_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o his_o spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n and_o upon_o all_o flesh_n to_o his_o more_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o more_o and_o more_o willing_a obedience_n 4._o that_o it_o may_v be_v restore_v where_o ever_o by_o satan_n malice_n decay_v whether_o within_o we_o by_o temptation_n of_o sin_n from_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n or_o the_o devil_n or_o without_o we_o in_o any_o other_o or_o in_o the_o vastity_n of_o those_o decay_a but_o sometime_o flourish_a church_n where_o god_n honour_n do_v former_o stand_v and_o as_o among_o the_o turk_n and_o jew_n at_o this_o day_n in_o that_o wonder_n of_o the_o world_n jerusalem_n and_o her_o zion_n now_o under_o turkish_a bondage_n and_o slavery_n those_o famous_a church_n in_o asia_n greece_n and_o alexandria_n now_o oppress_v by_o savage_a barbarism_n and_o mehometicall_a insidelity_n and_o tyranny_n and_o where_o ever_o else_o the_o true_a faith_n now_o oppress_v or_o oppose_v that_o god_n will_v be_v gracious_o please_v to_o relieve_v and_o restore_v it_o 21._o how_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n that_o as_o begin_v in_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o other_o by_o the_o power_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o gracious_a revelation_n of_o his_o presence_n that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o perfect_v by_o our_o translation_n to_o that_o beatifical_a vision_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v daily_o tend_v to_o more_o perfection_n in_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o number_n and_o approach_v of_o the_o determinate_a consummation_n that_o final_o he_o will_v hasten_v the_o marriage_n of_o the_o lamb_n consummate_a and_o make_v complete_a that_o number_n and_o give_v they_o full_a compliment_n of_o all_o joy_n in_o eternity_n that_o all_o saint_n and_o angel_n together_o in_o full_a happiness_n and_o felicity_n may_v set_v forth_o and_o enjoy_v his_o glory_n everlasting_o 22._o what_o be_v the_o sceptre_n of_o this_o kingdom_n of_o god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n spirit_n rule_v every_o where_o most_o perspicuous_o and_o over_o all_o creature_n universal_o as_o more_o particular_o by_o grace_n in_o his_o church_n militant_a and_o in_o most_o excellent_a glory_n in_o his_o church_n triumphant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n do_v god_n exercise_v in_o it_o even_o all_o creature_n general_o as_o instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n so_o shall_v the_o very_a devil_n be_v wicked_a man_n and_o tyrant_n though_o unwilling_o and_o constrain_v godly_a man_n more_o willing_o and_o with_o readiness_n and_o joy_n saint_n and_o angel_n most_o willing_o cheerful_o and_o speedy_o and_o more_o particular_o see_v by_o we_o in_o this_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n 1._o all_o good_a king_n and_o
intend_v and_o this_o press_v forward_o here_o require_v by_o desire_v more_o perfection_n 36._o how_o be_v angel_n so_o obey_v as_o they_o be_v and_o be_v ever_o understand_v to_o be_v 1._o from_o the_o beginning_n so_o continue_v and_o persevere_v 2._o winge_a messenger_n with_o all_o speed_n and_o diligence_n do_v their_o duty_n 3._o whole_o addict_v to_o his_o service_n continual_o before_o he_o 4._o reverent_o behave_v themselves_o hide_v their_o face_n for_o his_o glory_n 5._o joyful_o perform_v it_o always_o sing_v hallelujah_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n 37._o what_o opposite_a to_o this_o do_v of_o god_n will_v i._n both_o our_o own_o will_n our_o seek_v our_o own_o will_n or_o do_v it_o neglect_v of_o god_n will_n not_o do_v it_o or_o not_o do_v it_o first_o with_o due_a 1._o diligence_n 2._o cheerfulness_n 3._o constancy_n second_o or_o not_o willing_o total_o continual_o etc._n etc._n 38._o who_o work_v this_o opposition_n the_o devil_n seduce_v our_o soul_n and_o corrupt_v our_o will_n and_o other_o faculty_n by_o his_o fraud_n and_o collusion_n 39_o how_o be_v our_o will_n so_o ill_o all_o whole_o perverse_a of_o itself_o and_o we_o have_v no_o great_a enemy_n to_o our_o soul_n than_o it_o so_o corrupt_a by_o adam_n fall_n and_o continual_o corrupt_v we_o thence_o evil_a affection_n and_o all_o mischief_n and_o wickedness_n 40._o but_o do_v we_o not_o sometime_o will_v better_v thing_n not_o of_o ourselves_o as_o not_o able_a to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n but_o if_o any_o goodness_n be_v in_o we_o it_o be_v from_o god_n as_o philip._n 3._o 13._o who_o work_v in_o we_o that_o will_v and_o deed_n for_o if_o at_o any_o time_n video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriorasequor_fw-la in_o moral_a thing_n and_o much_o more_o in_o divine_a where_o our_o will_n be_v enmity_n with_o god_n desire_v evil_a and_o death_n or_o fail_v in_o good_a and_o if_o 1_o we_o will_v discern_v truth_n we_o be_v deceive_v 2._o if_o we_o look_v at_o goodness_n we_o faint_v 3._o if_o we_o think_v of_o resist_v evil_a we_o fail_v and_o fall_v as_o a_o bird_n tie_v to_o the_o earth_n so_o our_o soul_n to_o this_o body_n of_o dust_n we_o can_v fly_v towards_o heaven_n 41._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v then_o or_o pray_v for_o here_o that_o we_o may_v not_o 1._o desire_v 2._o seek_v or_o 3._o follow_v our_o own_o will_n which_o be_v evil_a unholy_a and_o corrupt_a but_o deny_v the_o same_o and_o thereby_o be_v prepare_v to_o do_v god_n will_v which_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o perfect_a as_o willing_a our_o salvation_n and_o his_o own_o glory_n 42._o how_o be_v god_n will_v know_v i._o in_o christ_n manifest_v it_o the_o incarnate_a word_n ii_o in_o scripture_n the_o write_a word_n the_o 1._o la_o where_o his_o precept_n promise_n prohibition_n threaten_n judgement_n etc._n etc._n 2._o prophet_n and_o apostle_n write_n exposition_n of_o the_o same_o 3._o gospel_n the_o full_a revelation_n thereof_o in_o christ._n iii_o in_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n in_o the_o church_n 43._o do_v we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v do_v his_o own_o will_n for_o the_o secret_a part_n we_o leave_v that_o to_o he_o but_o for_o the_o reveal_v part_n we_o pray_v for_o grace_n that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o we_o and_o that_o he_o will_v yet_o therein_o begin_v and_o finish_v such_o good_a work_n by_o his_o prevent_n continue_a and_o subsequent_a grace_n yet_o our_o own_o will_n so_o move_v cooperate_a and_o work_v with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o direction_n in_o that_o obedience_n 44._o how_o be_v that_o obedience_n either_o active_a indo_n or_o passive_a in_o suffer_v his_o holy_a will_n and_o both_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o alacrity_n willingness_n and_o sincerity_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n 45._o how_o active_a obedience_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o godly_a work_n and_o duty_n as_o 1._o general_n obedience_n and_o our_o inclination_n to_o it_o and_o god_n commandment_n both_o absolute_o for_o god_n sake_n in_o 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and_o spirit_n &_o sonus_fw-la testimonii_fw-la for_o it_o as_o in_o the_o 12._o section_n of_o the_o creed_n be_v also_o more_o full_o demonstrate_v 44._o but_o be_v not_o this_o power_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o of_o the_o church_n controvert_v or_o deny_v not_o unless_o by_o schismatic_n or_o no_o better_a than_o novatian_a heretic_n as_o the_o father_n style_v they_o and_o so_o by_o arrian_n and_o other_o heretic_n great_a matter_n even_o to_o the_o trinity_n itself_o can_v be_v controvert_v or_o deny_v and_o none_o but_o such_o false_a brethren_n can_v deny_v this_o for_o if_o we_o believe_v scripture_n credit_v the_o ancient_a father_n or_o assent_v to_o the_o church_n of_o england_n we_o shall_v find_v it_o a_o truth_n uncontrollable_o assert_v and_o undeniable_a 45._o how_o show_v you_o or_o confirm_v you_o it_o to_o begin_v with_o the_o father_n that_o as_o near_o the_o apostle_n time_n best_o know_v the_o scripture_n and_o meaning_n of_o they_o deliver_v from_o christ_n and_o 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of_o doubt_n how_o show_v you_o it_o by_o scripture_n if_o we_o look_v to_o matth._n 18._o 18_o and_o john_n 20_o and_o 23._o there_o be_v plain_o a_o power_n of_o remit_v sin_n first_o propound_v and_o promise_v and_o after_o full_o perform_v and_o give_v or_o grant_v to_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o priest_n their_o successor_n or_o as_o it_o be_v confer_v and_o confirm_v to_o they_o by_o our_o bless_a saviour_n say_v who_o soever_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v etc._n etc._n which_o can_v be_v otherwise_o understand_v for_o how_o ever_o some_o will_v fain_o expound_v it_o of_o preach_v only_o as_o those_o of_o the_o novation_n strain_n or_o of_o baptise_v as_o some_o other_o will_v guess_v yet_o plain_o it_o be_v both_o these_o they_o have_v power_n to_o do_v before_o as_o matth._n 10._o 7._o go_v preach_v etc._n etc._n as_o john_n 4._o 2._o the_o disciple_n baptize_v etc._n etc._n but_o this_o power_n most_o emphatical_o here_o deliver_v with_o a_o ceremony_n after_o 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for_o so_o in_o the_o second_o exhortation_n before_o the_o communion_n the_o penitent_n be_v exhort_v to_o come_v to_o some_o discreet_a and_o learned_a minister_n of_o god_n word_n by_o his_o ministry_n to_o receive_v comfort_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o absolution_n to_o the_o quiet_v of_o their_o conscience_n so_o likewise_o in_o the_o form_n of_o absolution_n prescribe_v by_o our_o mother_n the_o church_n for_o the_o visitation_n of_o the_o sick_a after_o confession_n to_o the_o priest_n he_o thus_o absolve_v by_o the_o authority_n commit_v to_o i_o i_o absolve_v thou_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n 49._o but_o here_o some_o may_v say_v at_o the_o time_n of_o death_n indeed_o in_o articulo_fw-la mortis_fw-la it_o may_v be_v more_o convenient_a though_o not_o else_o if_o so_o than_o it_o be_v enough_o and_o as_o much_o as_o we_o need_v desire_n for_o a_o good_a christian_a will_n and_o aught_o so_o to_o prepare_v himself_o as_o if_o 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these_o capital_a head_n the_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n and_o their_o lernaean_a poison_n where_o with_o they_o infect_v the_o soul_n yet_o not_o so_o full_o accommodate_v to_o the_o textuall_a explication_n whether_o in_o the_o letter_n or_o genuine_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o text._n 14._o wherefore_o say_v you_o so_o because_o not_o only_o one_o of_o the_o same_o sin_n in_o such_o several_a petition_n but_o in_o each_o petition_n rather_o every_o one_o of_o the_o same_o seven_o deadly_a sin_n in_o the_o general_a and_o most_o of_o they_o and_o their_o branch_n be_v desire_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o the_o opposite_a virtue_n plant_v as_o may_v be_v see_v &_o manifest_v in_o particular_a 15._o how_o be_v this_o see_v or_o show_v 1._o as_o in_o the_o first_o petition_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n all_o sin_n be_v a_o unhallow_a or_o profane_v of_o god_n image_n and_o name_n and_o so_o pray_v to_o be_v remove_v and_o virtue_n in_o general_n plant_v 2._o as_o in_o the_o second_o 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work_n as_o of_o grace_n comprehend_v in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n 15._o be_v they_o two_o covenant_n then_o or_o one_o one_o in_o substance_n though_o two_o in_o circumstance_n one_o in_o matter_n though_o two_o in_o manner_n of_o promulgation_n and_o divers_a other_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n as_o of_o time_n sacrament_n penman_n and_o the_o like_a so_o they_o agree_v in_o the_o main_a and_o chief_a matter_n differ_v only_o in_o the_o less_o principal_a thing_n in_o manner_n and_o accident_n 16._o how_o do_v they_o agree_v 1._o in_o the_o author_n god_n the_o author_n of_o both_o 2._o mediator_n christ_n the_o mediator_n one_o in_o substance_n though_o then_o veil_v since_o reveal_v and_o so_o moses_n his_o type_n and_o divers_a sacrifice_n as_o stand_v in_o his_o stead_n in_o that_o law_n 3._o in_o the_o promise_v 1._o god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n 2._o of_o grace_n and_o remission_n of_o sin_n 3._o of_o blessing_n in_o general_a and_o spiritual_a one_o 4._o in_o the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 5._o in_o the_o end_n salvation_n 17._o how_o differ_v they_o 1._o in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n that_o in_o the_o messiah_n to_o be_v exhibit_v this_o of_o the_o messiah_n reveal_v 2._o corporal_a promise_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n concern_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n figure_v a_o more_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o land_n of_o the_o live_a canaan_n above_o 3._o in_o outward_a rite_n and_o type_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o other_o sacrament_n with_o they_o as_o these_o other_o sacrament_n and_o only_a christ_n the_o substance_n with_o we_o 4._o clarity_n that_o in_o many_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n obscure_a this_o in_o doctrine_n and_o substance_n christ_n and_o his_o fulfil_n all_o type_n more_o evident_a 5._o gift_n as_o now_o more_o large_a grace_n and_o effusion_n of_o god_n spirit_n upon_o all_o flesh_n promise_v 6._o duration_n that_o till_o the_o 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to_o give_v we_o his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o grant_v we_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n on_o our_o condition_n to_o be_v his_o people_n and_o yield_v he_o our_o faith_n and_o obedience_n 21._o what_o be_v the_o part_n then_o of_o it_o and_o party_n the_o party_n to_o it_o god_n and_o his_o people_n or_o servant_n the_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o be_v their_o god_n and_o defend_v they_o to_o give_v they_o his_o grace_n mercy_n &_o forgiveness_n to_o send_v they_o his_o blessing_n they_o their_o humble_a promise_n of_o faith_n to_o believe_v in_o he_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n to_o be_v his_o people_n &_o honour_v he_o 22._o how_o be_v this_o covenant_n make_v know_v or_o extant_a it_o be_v make_v know_v and_o reveal_v unto_o we_o from_o the_o begin_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o so_o extant_a 23._o what_o instrument_n or_o record_n of_o it_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n so_o call_v as_o in_o they_o the_o word_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n contain_v testify_v record_v and_o exemplify_v for_o we_o so_o name_v the_o scripture_n and_o bible_n or_o book_n of_o god_n 24._o how_o call_v instrument_n as_o legal_o compose_v the_o author_n and_o other_o party_n penman_n sign_v seal_v delivery_n and_o witness_n all_o in_o due_a form_n as_o by_o law_n require_v 25._o how_o call_v testament_n as_o the_o will_n of_o the_o testator_n who_o thereby_o appoint_v what_o he_o will_v have_v do_v after_o his_o death_n or_o departure_n by_o his_o heir_n and_o executor_n that_o possess_v his_o substance_n 26._o but_o god_n can_v die_v how_o be_v it_o then_o his_o will_n or_o testament_n nor_o christ_n as_o speak_v proper_o for_o though_o he_o die_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n yet_o he_o live_v unto_o eternity_n but_o as_o depart_v from_o earth_n and_o go_v into_o heaven_n or_o retire_v into_o that_o his_o holy_a habitation_n and_o leave_v the_o earth_n to_o the_o son_n of_o 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commandment_n dictate_v of_o his_o own_o mouth_n of_o his_o spirit_n by_o the_o prophet_n and_o other_o holy_a man_n all_o other_o holy_a scripture_n &_o write_n 31._o who_o the_o other_o public_a notary_n both_o moses_n his_o servant_n the_o recorder_z and_o publisher_n of_o his_o law_n and_o testimony_n the_o prophet_n his_o officer_n to_o write_v out_o and_o interpret_v the_o same_o as_o his_o temple_n the_o court_n to_o lay_v up_o and_o preserve_v those_o record_n 32._o how_o be_v they_o sign_v by_o his_o own_o hand_n in_o the_o mount_n set_v to_o the_o commandment_n the_o substance_n of_o all_o other_o holy_a write_n by_o his_o mighty_a hand_n of_o power_n in_o miracle_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n evidence_n of_o the_o finger_n of_o god_n 33._o how_o deliver_v to_o moses_n and_o the_o father_n under_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o whole_a old_a law_n receive_v also_o by_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 34._o how_o seal_v by_o his_o seal_n of_o his_o spirit_n show_v his_o grace_n in_o those_o token_n or_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n and_o seal_n his_o sacrament_n that_o represent_v his_o grace_n as_o in_o some_o sort_n engrave_v in_o they_o 35._o what_o sacrament_n circumcision_n especial_o and_o the_o passeover_n though_o there_o be_v also_o divers_a other_o holy_a sign_n and_o sacrifice_n 36._o what_o grace_n in_o circumcision_n the_o root_n out_o and_o supplane_v of_o sin_n the_o pascall_n lamb_n or_o the_o passeover_n the_o nourishment_n in_o the_o church_n strengthen_v of_o the_o soul._n deliverance_n out_o of_o danger_n and_o pass_v from_o egypt_n to_o canaan_n so_o from_o the_o tent_n on_o earth_n to_o a_o temple_n in_o heaven_n from_o a_o earthly_a to_o a_o heavenly_a tabernacle_n 37._o what_o witness_n a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n all_o the_o
life_n of_o grace_n be_v sustain_v continue_v and_o confirm_v in_o we_o by_o the_o heavenly_a manna_n food_n of_o soul_n christ_n thus_o receive_v as_o he_o have_v command_v and_o as_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n sanctify_v the_o corporal_a food_n no_o less_o this_o bread_n of_o life_n to_o the_o nourishment_n and_o refresh_n of_o the_o soul_n 53._o how_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o virtue_n as_o we_o be_v hereby_o make_v one_o with_o christ_n and_o he_o one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o all_o in_o he_o at_o one_o with_o god_n and_o so_o say_v to_o be_v 1._o flesh_n of_o his_o flesh_n and_o bone_n of_o his_o bone_n as_o the_o corporal_a food_n unite_v to_o our_o body_n this_o spiritual_a unite_n our_o soul_n to_o he_o and_o in_o he_o 2._o one_o blood_n in_o he_o and_o of_o he_o the_o second_o adam_n all_o the_o elect_a as_o one_o blood_n in_o the_o first_o adam_n all_o mankind_n one_o by_o transfusion_n of_o nature_n with_o sin_n this_o other_o by_o transfusion_n of_o power_n and_o grace_n in_o righteousness_n 54._o how_o be_v this_o express_v here_o as_o many_o grain_n of_o corn_n make_v one_o loaf_n and_o many_o grape_n one_o cup_n of_o wine_n so_o we_o be_v alâ—_n one_o bread_n in_o christ_n and_o one_o cup_n or_o wine_n acceptable_a in_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10._o 17._o and_o all_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n become_v one_o body_n and_o of_o one_o blood_n in_o christ_n where_o ever_o diverse_o disperse_v over_o the_o whole_a world_n in_o he_o receive_v all_o grace_n as_o he_o be_v heir_n of_o all_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v union_n with_o christ_n and_o in_o he_o with_o god_n the_o fountain_n life_n and_o bliss_n communion_n with_o all_o saint_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n 55._o how_o be_v this_o nourishment_n see_v in_o the_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v increase_v in_o strength_n of_o the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o more_o furnish_v with_o grace_n for_o as_o man_n live_v not_o by_o bread_n only_o but_o by_o the_o word_n proceed_v from_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n this_o be_v most_o apparent_o see_v in_o the_o soul_n strengthen_v and_o confirm_v in_o the_o faith_n ground_v on_o his_o truth_n thereby_o as_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v gather_v strength_n to_o live_v unto_o eternity_n in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o same_o that_o sustain_v all_o thing_n and_o so_o thirst_v to_o drink_v of_o the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n be_v thus_o nourish_v and_o refresh_v of_o god_n so_o come_v next_o in_o place_n to_o be_v consider_v with_o what_o reverence_n we_o shall_v come_v and_o approach_v to_o the_o holy_a table_n and_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n 56._o why_o shall_v kneel_v at_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n or_o bow_v towards_o the_o holy_a table_n be_v use_v the_o very_a name_n of_o they_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n and_o holy_a table_n may_v seem_v sufficient_o to_o answer_v this_o question_n as_o indeed_o by_o any_o that_o but_o right_o conceive_v the_o due_a worth_n of_o the_o sacrament_n with_o the_o benefit_n and_o blessing_n or_o so_o reverent_o esteem_v the_o holy_a mystery_n as_o they_o ought_v and_o with_o dutifulnesse_n to_o god_n in_o all_o humility_n at_o the_o receive_n and_o else_o remember_v to_o render_v thanks_n for_o the_o same_o it_o will_v never_o be_v question_v or_o so_o question_v as_o it_o be_v by_o some_o with_o intention_n to_o deny_v or_o decline_v it_o they_o will_v rather_o think_v no_o humility_n too_o low_a reverence_v too_o much_o or_o devotion_n too_o great_a that_o can_v be_v offer_v to_o god_n or_o show_v at_o the_o receive_n and_o remembrance_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o in_o so_o great_a a_o presence_n not_o the_o like_a of_o it_o again_o on_o earth_n as_o where_o the_o great_a potentate_n and_o may_v king_n and_o emperor_n may_v be_v glad_a to_o yield_v their_o humble_a reverence_n with_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n but_o to_o content_v any_o modest_a mind_a man_n and_o not_o engage_v to_o fancy_n or_o faction_n it_o may_v suffice_v that_o the_o church_n who_o have_v and_o ever_o have_v delegate_v power_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o apostle_n and_o from_o they_o derive_v to_o their_o successor_n to_o see_v thing_n in_o order_n where_o they_o come_v and_o command_v thing_n to_o be_v do_v decent_o and_o in_o order_n and_o so_o from_o antiquity_n have_v establish_v it_o and_o have_v the_o warrant_n and_o approbation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o church_n with_o promise_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n to_o be_v with_o they_o to_o the_o world_n end_n to_o guide_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o in_o christ_n have_v so_o ordain_v and_o command_v it_o which_o command_v of_o he_o and_o guidance_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n as_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n himself_o be_v by_o all_o godly_a man_n and_o dutiful_a son_n of_o the_o church_n to_o be_v esteem_v though_o here_o and_o in_o the_o like_a case_n perhaps_o nothing_o will_v suffice_v or_o satisfy_v some_o curious_a questionist_n and_o fancifull_a or_o furious_a factionist_n of_o our_o time_n with_o a_o spirit_n of_o contradiction_n bend_v whole_o to_o sedition_n wrangle_v and_o dissension_n 57_o but_o be_v not_o this_o border_a too_o near_o on_o idolatry_n or_o superstition_n and_o tend_v to_o diminish_v the_o creator_n honour_n it_o will_v never_o be_v dream_v on_o but_o by_o such_o man_n as_o nothing_o almost_o can_v please_v that_o be_v not_o of_o their_o own_o coinage_n crotchet_n of_o their_o own_o devise_v or_o a_o idol_n of_o their_o own_o fancy_n set_v up_o and_o then_o iudeed_o such_o and_o such_o only_a shall_v have_v all_o the_o applause_n or_o even_o extreme_a and_o unreasonable_a adoration_n among_o they_o and_o their_o poor_a seduce_a and_o delude_v sectary_n and_o here_o it_o may_v aswell_o be_v say_v of_o honour_v the_o king_n who_o be_v god_n image_n that_o it_o be_v to_o diminish_v god_n honour_n or_o that_o reverence_n before_o the_o chair_n of_o estate_n to_o be_v diminish_v the_o king_n honour_n or_o observance_n to_o the_o peer_n on_o who_o his_o favour_n shine_v a_o disgrace_n to_o the_o prince_n as_o this_o when_o indeed_o it_o be_v a_o more_o honour_v of_o either_o by_o that_o distinguish_a and_o respect_n to_o other_o in_o their_o due_a place_n and_o degree_n and_o by_o the_o degree_n the_o dignity_n of_o each_o more_o see_v and_o declare_v and_o the_o reverence_n do_v to_o the_o one_o redound_v in_o some_o measure_n to_o the_o oâ—her_n as_o if_o not_o more_o enhance_v yet_o more_o express_v by_o it_o and_o as_o the_o house_n for_o the_o owner_n so_o these_o for_o god_n sake_n respect_v though_o as_o the_o thing_n different_a so_o the_o reverence_n exhibit_v to_o each_o his_o due_a as_o show_v in_o the_o last_o section_n before_o there_o be_v a_o cultus_fw-la reverentiae_fw-la or_o râ—ligiosa_n observantia_fw-la as_o well_o as_o divina_fw-la adoratio_fw-la a_o civil_a respect_n religious_a reverence_n and_o divine_a worship_n and_o so_o 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relative_a respect_n of_o divine_a thing_n to_o a_o absolute_a respect_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n and_o from_o a_o just_a valuation_n of_o man_n to_o a_o right_a estimate_n of_o god_n and_o this_o a_o religious_a holy_a and_o good_a use_n of_o that_o reverence_n use_v according_a to_o the_o several_a distance_n and_o difference_n of_o degree_n in_o it_o 58._o do_v the_o church_n of_o god_n so_o allow_v it_o yes_o and_o ever_o have_v as_o damas_n speak_v of_o the_o like_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v we_o say_v of_o some_o part_n of_o the_o reverence_n use_v while_o divine_a worship_n only_o direct_v to_o god_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n yet_o the_o respect_n and_o reverence_n that_o we_o yield_v to_o the_o holy_a thing_n be_v to_o they_o extend_v and_o
desire_v will_v assure_o be_v effect_v for_o we_o have_v not_o that_o grace_n to_o desire_v so_o well_o without_o god_n spirit_n and_o sanctorum_fw-la desideria_fw-la preces_fw-la god_n accept_v the_o good_a even_o in_o the_o desire_n and_o give_v more_o grace_n for_o that_o secret_a prayer_n and_o we_o may_v use_v the_o mean_n and_o motive_n before_o remember_v 29._o how_o if_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o heavy_a and_o lumpish_a even_o to_o so_o good_a desire_n to_o be_v sorry_a for_o it_o and_o god_n will_v give_v grace_n for_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o any_o sin_n and_o itself_o be_v a_o earnest_n or_o token_n of_o grace_n and_o by_o stir_v up_o such_o cinder_n of_o grace_n it_o may_v grow_v to_o a_o great_a flame_n by_o god_n secret_a assistance_n for_o we_o that_o have_v receive_v all_o our_o life_n time_n so_o many_o and_o great_a blessing_n why_o shall_v we_o be_v unthankful_a which_o be_v a_o shame_n or_o idle_a or_o despair_v of_o more_o 30._o bus_fw-la be_v we_o not_o better_o refrain_v in_o this_o case_n though_o to_o come_v not_o well_o prepare_v be_v a_o offence_n yet_o to_o stay_v away_o be_v no_o less_o for_o it_o may_v seem_v a_o provoke_a of_o god_n to_o anger_v by_o such_o neglect_n as_o stay_v in_o sin_n and_o stay_v a_o way_n from_o this_o holy_a mystery_n appoint_v for_o a_o mean_n and_o seal_n of_o grace_n so_o this_o be_v the_o maze_n or_o labyrinth_n sin_n bringethus_n into_z danger_n in_o come_v and_o more_o danger_n in_o stay_v from_o the_o lord_n table_n 31._o what_o may_v we_o do_v then_o if_o any_o holy_a desire_n in_o our_o heart_n rather_o come_v because_o this_o be_v a_o gate_n of_o mercy_n or_o jacob_n ladder_n whereon_o angel_n and_o grace_n descend_v and_o we_o may_v here_o find_v mercy_n the_o woman_n that_o touch_v the_o hem_o of_o christ_n garment_n be_v heal_v for_o her_o faith_n sake_n much_o more_o if_o thou_o touch_v the_o lord_n himself_o have_v a_o grame_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v see_v in_o thy_o holy_a desire_n for_o though_o god_n hear_v not_o sinner_n and_o their_o sacrifice_n and_o prayer_n be_v a_o abomination_n it_o be_v understand_v not_o so_o much_o of_o the_o sinner_n as_o the_o resolute_a in_o sin_n and_o delighter_a the_o ein_fw-mi for_o the_o thief_n be_v hear_v and_o the_o publican_n justify_v both_o sinner_n buâ—repenting_v and_o both_o receive_v 32._o but_o may_v not_o the_o minister_n put_v any_o back_n yes_o upon_o any_o notorious_a offence_n or_o scandal_n till_o public_a satisfaction_n give_v as_o it_o be_v not_o sit_v to_o give_v holy_a thing_n to_o dog_n or_o cast_v pearl_n before_o swine_n yea_o and_o sometime_o at_o the_o discretion_n of_o the_o minister_n when_o upon_o his_o knowledge_n it_o may_v be_v for_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o party_n by_o his_o better_a preparednesse_n and_o humiliation_n 33._o who_o can_v be_v say_v well_o or_o sufficient_o prepare_v though_o none_o can_v be_v sufficient_o prepare_v conformable_o to_o the_o great_a dignity_n of_o the_o mystery_n in_o itself_o and_o our_o unworthiness_n consider_v do_v we_o prepare_v ourselves_o all_o our_o life_n yet_o if_o we_o come_v as_o before_o be_v show_v with_o faith_n and_o repentance_n judge_v ourselves_o and_o confess_v our_o unworthiness_n but_o with_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n in_o due_a reverence_n this_o be_v as_o god_n require_v and_o by_o he_o account_v come_v worthy_o for_o as_o in_o our_o alm_n be_v require_v according_a to_o that_o which_o as_o a_o man_n have_v nor_o that_o he_o have_v not_o so_o in_o this_o prepare_n do_v as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v be_v thereby_o account_v want_v nothing_o 34._o what_o reverence_v require_v in_o come_v 1._o both_o internal_a of_o the_o mind_n humble_v and_o exercise_v in_o holy_a thought_n and_o devotion_n on_o the_o knee_n of_o our_o heart_n 2._o and_o external_a of_o the_o body_n for_o testification_n thereof_o as_o one_o to_o be_v do_v the_o other_o not_o to_o be_v leave_v undo_v for_o who_o can_v too_o humble_o or_o reverent_o receive_v so_o great_a and_o holy_a a_o blessing_n and_o divine_a mystery_n 35._o why_o such_o preparation_n or_o reverence_n require_v the_o more_o to_o humble_v and_o fit_v we_o to_o receive_v so_o high_a a_o blessing_n as_o we_o may_v consider_v 1._o if_o so_o many_o purification_n and_o cleansing_n by_o the_o law_n appoint_v in_o they_o that_o do_v approach_v the_o temple_n 2._o if_o such_o preparation_n and_o purification_n before_o the_o receive_n of_o the_o law_n exod_a 19_o 3._o if_o moses_n must_v put_v off_o his_o shoe_n approach_v the_o angel_n in_o the_o bush_n exod._n 2._o 4._o if_o david_n and_o solomon_n make_v such_o preparation_n for_o the_o material_a temple_n 5._o if_o david_n in_o the_o tabernacle_n solomon_n in_o the_o temple_n on_o their_o knee_n and_o face_n before_o the_o lord_n 6._o the_o 24_o elder_n their_o crown_n to_o the_o ground_n as_o bow_v before_o the_o mercy_n seat_n and_o the_o lamb_n with_o what_o preparation_n let_v we_o think_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n we_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o with_o what_o reverence_n and_o humility_n ought_v we_o to_o approach_v his_o presence_n or_o â—he_v throne_n of_o grace_n 36._o what_o be_v we_o to_o do_v at_o the_o receeive_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o benefit_n and_o present_a mystery_n wonder_v with_o reverence_n touch_v it_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n apprehend_v it_o with_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o receive_v the_o outward_a sign_n contemplate_v the_o inward_a grace_n and_o thou_o may_v so_o 1._o remember_v the_o author_n his_o action_n and_o holy_a institution_n holy_a company_n present_a when_o first_o administer_v his_o offering_n and_o passion_n then_o present_o at_o hand_n 2._o conceive_v thyself_o invite_v now_o to_o that_o holy_a feast_n thy_o invitation_n to_o the_o table_n of_o angel_n in_o heaven_n thy_o preservation_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o this_o to_o eternity_n 3._o consider_v heavenly_a grace_n present_v with_o this_o manna_n angel_n food_n christ_n peace_n and_o salvation_n come_v to_o our_o soul_n our_o union_n with_o christ_n &_o god_n &_o communion_n with_o the_o saint_n 36._o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v after_o receive_v 1._o we_o ought_v to_o give_v thanks_n to_o christ_n for_o his_o benefit_n blessing_n &_o grace_n this_o benefit_n and_o his_o presence_n therein_o his_o come_n thus_o under_o our_o rooâ—_n and_o bring_v peace_n and_o salvation_n to_o we_o 2._o we_o oâ—gâ—t_v to_o beseech_v he_o never_o to_o depart_v from_o we_o to_o be_v more_o powerful_o present_a wiâ—h_v we_o to_o continue_v with_o we_o to_o the_o end_n and_o take_v we_o whole_o to_o hâ—mselfe_n 3._o remember_v to_o resign_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o he_o that_o have_v thus_o take_v possession_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v more_o and_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o fly_v from_o what_o shall_v be_v displease_v to_o he_o or_o desil_v to_o our_o soul_n 4._o meditate_v on_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n whereof_o this_o a_o seal_n renew_v thy_o covenant_n of_o obedience_n in_o this_o sacrament_n the_o holiness_n of_o obedience_n thou_o have_v promise_v as_o holiness_n become_v the_o house_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o such_o be_v the_o christian_n soul_n a_o house_n or_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o therefore_o to_o fly_v sin_n and_o vice_n and_o practice_v new_a and_o better_a obedience_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 37._o how_o may_v this_o holy_a course_n be_v continue_v by_o earnest_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o beginning_n obtain_v and_o conservation_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o meditation_n of_o this_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o herein_o as_o christ_n gracious_a presence_n so_o in_o he_o god_n divine_a presence_n both_o gracious_o here_o and_o his_o eye_n and_o aid_v powerful_o with_o we_o present_v every_o where_o than_o which_o if_o we_o juâ—tlv_v consider_v it_o there_o can_v be_v no_o great_a motive_n to_o pull_v we_o back_o from_o sin_n and_o confirm_v we_o in_o goodness_n and_o so_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a always_o but_o however_o often_o to_o remember_v that_o he_o who_o be_v thus_o gracious_o present_a in_o this_o divine_a mystery_n and_o sacrament_n be_v most_o powerful_o always_o present_a and_o vigilant_a over_o we_o in_o his_o majesty_n yea_o behold_v thus_o and_o all_o our_o action_n 38._o how_o if_o we_o want_v of_o this_o so_o exact_a preparation_n or_o the_o degree_n of_o such_o perfection_n we_o be_v to_o bewail_v our_o want_n seek_v for_o more_o supplement_n of_o grace_n from_o he_o who_o give_v â—reely_o and_o reproach_v no_o man_n and_o so_o strive_v still_o for_o more_o perfection_n 39_o but_o what_o of_o careless_a negligent_a and_o profane_a contemner_n or_o presumer_n of_o such_o it_o will_v be_v verify_v they_o eat_v and_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n not_o consider_v or_o