astonishment_n can_v open_v the_o mouth_n or_o express_v a_o word_n they_o betake_v they_o to_o their_o instrument_n and_o apply_v all_o the_o industry_n and_o be_v they_o have_v to_o play_v upon_o they_o and_o with_o a_o sacred_a silence_n tacit_o admire_v the_o divine_a mercy_n towards_o man_n and_o even_o with_o the_o gesture_n of_o this_o dumb_a admiration_n most_o vehement_o stir_v up_o and_o incite_v themselves_o to_o magnify_v and_o extol_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n to_o the_o heaven_n who_o manner_n be_v and_o chief_a delight_n to_o rescue_v mortal_n from_o the_o jaw_n of_o hell_n to_o put_v the_o burn_a coal_n of_o divine_a love_n the_o cold_a tepid_a and_o sloth_n full_a mind_n and_o with_o water_n as_o it_o be_v to_o extinguish_v the_o flame_n of_o libidinous_a lust_n last_o with_o one_o glance_n or_o cast_v of_o the_o eye_n as_o with_o a_o thunderbolt_n to_o ruin_n and_o depress_v the_o proud_a and_o haughty_a and_o for_o the_o humble_a and_o modest_a with_o the_o only_a beck_n of_o his_o will_n to_o raise_v they_o sudden_o but_o what_o do_v the_o hart_n while_n in_o who_o music_n roam_v be_v all_o this_o harmony_n make_v now_o it_o dilate_v it-self_n now_o contract_v now_o it_o rise_v now_o fall_v it_o fear_v it_o hape_n it_o love_v it_o hate_v it_o compose_v and_o whole_o frame_v itself_o and_o all_o its_o appetite_n to_o the_o rule_n number_n and_o sweet_a modulation_n of_o music_n then_o true_o it_o observe_v and_o clear_o discern_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o celestial_a that_o true_a stable_n melodious_a music_n and_o the_o false_a voice_n the_o harsh_a the_o tremble_a the_o break_a &_o ungrateful_a tune_n of_o the_o world_n for_o tell_v i_o i_o pray_v what_o be_v that_o bewitch_a or_o as_o you_o call_v delicious_a music_n of_o the_o world_n but_o confusion_n of_o bâ—bel_n mad_a bauling_n strange_a clamour_n uncouth_a noise_n one_o sing_v the_o perilous_a top_n of_o dignity_n the_o smoke_n of_o honour_n the_o uncertain_a degree_n of_o magistrate_n the_o vain_a breath_n of_o popular_a glory_n another_o with_o a_o sordid_a mouth_n sound_v for_o the_o obseene_a and_o foul_a delectation_n of_o the_o flesh_n bestial_a delight_n wine_n feast_n and_o bancket_n another_o sing_v outrage_n in_o his_o anger_n another_o with_o a_o feign_a voice_n dissemble_v choler_n and_o rancour_n harbour_v within_o some_o like_a rather_o to_o flatter_v as_o siren_n some_o with_o sing_v to_o plot_n and_o coner_fw-la guile_n and_o deceit_n thus_o be_v all_o the_o song_n of_o the_o world_n but_o a_o hideous_a and_o tumultuous_a noise_n no_o harmony_n inarticulate_a and_o hoarse_a murmur_n no_o music_n or_o if_o a_o harmony_n it_o be_v it_o dull_v true_o as_o well_o the_o hearer_n as_o singer_n and_o even_o kill_v with_o the_o very_a absurdness_n thereof_o since_o peace_n indeed_o can_v rest_v with_o the_o wicked_a 48._o nor_o any_o quietness_n be_v among_o tumult_n nor_o tranquillity_n nor_o calm_v amid_o the_o black_a &_o hideous_a storm_n and_o tempest_n of_o malice_n whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_a heavenly_a music_n delight_v the_o hart_n wipe_v away_o trouble_n and_o tediousness_n compose_v the_o evil_a motion_n of_o the_o sick_a mind_n repel_v the_o force_n of_o the_o enemy_n last_o put_v satan_n to_o flight_n as_o heretofore_o be_v signify_v in_o david_n who_o restore_v saul_n to_o his_o wit_n again_o be_v take_v and_o vex_v by_o a_o evil_a spirit_n with_o the_o only_o play_v on_o a_o harp_n 16._o now_o therefore_o my_o hart_n for_o now_o remain_v thy_o part_n sing_v a_o joyful_a and_o triumphant_a song_n io_o live_v jesus_n victorious_a live_v he_o forever_o live_v jesus_n the_o triumpher_n the_o terror_n of_o hell_n &_o father_n of_o life_n live_v jesus_n the_o spouse_n of_o virgin_n the_o doctor_n of_o prophet_n the_o fortitude_n of_o martyr_n live_v jesus_n prince_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n jesus_n triumph_n the_o only_a possessor_n of_o my_o hart_n let_v jesus_n i_o say_v live_v reign_n and_o triumph_v eternaly_a xiii_o meditation_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n actiones_fw-la nostras_fw-la etc._n etc._n first_o point_n i_o will_v consider_v a_o triple_a music_n whereof_o the_o first_o be_v hear_v in_o heaven_n the_o second_o in_o earth_n the_o three_o in_o the_o hart_n of_o man_n devout_a to_o god_n the_o first_o true_o the_o angel_n frame_n of_o three_o part_n the_o cherubin_n seraphin_n throne_n sing_v the_o treble_a who_o with_o a_o most_o high_a and_o shrill_a contention_n of_o the_o voice_n chant_v the_o divine_a thing_n the_o eternity_n of_o god_n his_o immensity_n power_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o divine_a attribute_n the_o virtue_n domination_n principate_v in_o a_o certain_a middle_a tenor_n be_v occupy_v in_o proclaim_v the_o mystery_n of_o grace_n the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n his_o virginal_a nativity_n passion_n death_n resurrection_n ascention_n last_o the_o principate_v archangel_n angel_n with_o a_o grave_n and_o low_a tone_n sing_v the_o creation_n and_o conservation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o this_o kind_n 4._o point_n attend_v now_o to_o the_o other_o music_n make_v on_o earth_n proclaim_v the_o divine_a praise_n which_o be_v the_o order_n symmetry_n and_o apt_a agreement_n of_o all_o the_o part_n of_o the_o world_n with_o and_o among_o themselves_o in_o which_o choir_n the_o four_o element_n with_o a_o harmonious_a discord_n play_v their_o part_n admirable_o together_o the_o heaven_n likewise_o make_v up_o the_o consort_n while_o they_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o neither_o be_v the_o word_n or_o speech_n who_o voice_n may_v not_o be_v hard_o 18._o 3._o point_n the_o three_o symphony_n be_v hold_v in_o the_o temple_n of_o man_n hart_n and_o then_o be_v that_o melody_n make_v when_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n contain_v themselves_o within_o their_o part_n and_o function_n when_o reason_n play_v the_o treble_a the_o inferior_a appetite_n bear_v the_o base_a when_o our_o wii_fw-la agree_v with_o the_o divine_a and_o supreme_a will_n and_o such_o be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o this_o harmony_n as_o fill_v he_o mind_n with_o immense_a pleasure_n and_o no_o marvel_v while_o jesus_n hmself_n moderat_o all_o this_o music_n with_o his_o most_o certain_a and_o temperate_a rule_n and_o measure_n the_o colloqvy_n to_o the_o bless_a spirit_n who_o i_o will_v invite_v first_o to_o sing_v praise_n to_o the_o divinity_n then_o will_v i_o also_o stir_v up_o myself_o to_o accommodate_v my_o voice_n with_o they_o wherefore_o with_o all_o the_o endeavour_n of_o my_o mind_n will_v i_o sing_v with_o they_o this_o divine_a verse_n lord_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v as_o in_o heaven_n so_o in_o earth_n pater_fw-la aue._n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o david_n play_v on_o the_o harp_n in_o the_o hart_n while_o the_o angel_n sing_v the_o hymn_n when_o jesus_n do_v my_o hart_n inspire_v as_o orpheus_n with_o his_o tune_a lyre_n the_o tree_n with_o power_n attractive_a draw_v my_o hart_n deep_o root_v where_o it_o grow_v in_o baren_a soil_n without_o content_n so_o powerful_o he_o draw_v that_o rend_v from_o thence_o it_o follow_v he_o takes_z root_z and_o so_o self-love_n which_o have_v set_v foot_n be_v banish_v far_o who_o charm_v before_o my_o hart_n delude_v evermore_o jesv_n be_v all_o in_o all_o my_o part_n my_o god_n musician_n to_o my_o hart_n and_o harmony_n which_o solace_n bring_v ah_o touch_v my_o hart_n &_o tune_v its_o string_n the_o incentive_a 1._o if_o jesus_n touch_v alone_o and_o move_v affect_n which_o be_v the_o string_n of_o our_o hart_n good_a god_n how_o sweet_a how_o divine_a a_o music_n he_o make_v therein_o but_o if_o self-love_n once_o play_v the_o harper_n and_o meddle_v with_o the_o quill_n and_o touch_v the_o spring_n but_o never_o so_o little_a ah_o i_o it_o be_v a_o hellish_a horror_n and_o no_o music_n 2._o when_o jesus_n with_o a_o soft_a modulation_n steal_v into_o my_o hart_n there_o be_v straight_o such_o a_o sweetness_n in_o the_o marrow_n and_o bowel_n as_o all_o thing_n satisfy_v and_o please_v alike_o life_n death_n prosperity_n adversity_n you_o will_v very_o say_v my_o misery_n be_v charm_v by_o jesus_n and_o his_o angel_n 3._o touch_v but_o the_o harp_n little_a david_n give_v it_o a_o lick_n with_o the_o quill_n twang_v that_o only_a i_o say_v twang_v the_o domestical_a harp_n but_o never_o so_o light_o whereon_o thy_o gransier_fw-fr david_n play_v so_o long_a a_o go_v and_o it_o be_v enough_o it_o be_v it_o disperse_v the_o horrid_a cloud_n of_o sadness_n and_o melancholy_n &_o drive_v away_o the_o wicked_a genius_n o_o god_n when_o i_o hear_v this_o david_n both_o father_n and_o son_n of_o the_o royal_a psalmist_n play_v on_o his_o harp_n how_o my_o hart_n jump_n the_o while_n yea_o how_o ready_a it_o be_v to_o leap_v out_o of_o it-self_n the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n
be_v so_o in_o the_o power_n and_o worship_n of_o the_o divinity_n as_o hereafter_o without_o a_o great_a sacrilege_n and_o a_o heinous_a crime_n it_o may_v not_o be_v violate_v &_o therefore_o thence_o forth_o by_o no_o mean_n shall_v ever_o any_o sorditye_n be_v see_v there_o or_o as_o thing_n profane_a the_o idol_n 8._o of_o worldly_a fantasy_n be_v there_o suffer_v to_o have_v admittance_n 4._o point_n the_o oratory_n of_o the_o hart_n shall_v rather_o be_v dress_v &_o adorn_v with_o the_o worthy_a tapestry_n of_o virtue_n and_o heavenly_a ornament_n and_o great_a care_n be_v have_v that_o neither_o by_o night_n nor_o day_n the_o incense_n of_o prayer_n the_o fire_n of_o divine_a love_n 6._o the_o gold_n 3_o of_o charity_n be_v want_v or_o frequent_a vow_n prayer_n holocau_v or_o the_o rest_n of_o victimes_o ever_o fail_v the_o colloqvy_n be_v we_o then_o to_o think_v that_o god_n true_o inhabit_v on_o the_o earth_n since_o if_o heaven_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n be_v not_o able_a no_o contain_v thou_o how_o much_o less_o this_o house_n 8._o what_o my_o dear_a then_o o_o love_n it_o be_v even_o thy_o place_n thy_o temple_n 18._o thy_o seat_n thy_o tribunal_n my_o jesus_n the_o delight_n of_o my_o soul_n great_a this_o day_n i_o beseech_v thou_o thy_o divine_a presence_n may_v consecrate_v my_o hart_n to_o thou_o as_o i_o true_o free_o and_o voluntary_o vow_n give_v and_o dedicate_v the_o same_o to_o thy_o majesty_n possess_v it_o with_o the_o best_a right_a and_o assure_v it_o with_o so_o firm_a a_o tie_n as_o i_o may_v not_o recover_v it_o again_o by_o any_o law_n or_o time_n sure_o i_o will_v not_o but_o from_o this_o propitiatory_a begin_v thou_o to_o give_v answer_n yea_o send_v down_o from_o heaven_n the_o fire_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o present_o to_o consume_v the_o host_n and_o holocau_v lay_v on_o thy_o altar_n pater_fw-la aue._n the_o world_n the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n assail_v the_o hart_n jesus_n save_v it_o for_o himself_o the_o hymn_n my_o eye_n be_v open_a now_o i_o see_v the_o net_n &_o snare_n prepare_v for_o i_o the_o world_n and_o flesh_n have_v lay_v their_o bait_n to_o allure_v my_o hart_n the_o devil_n wait_v while_o pleasure_n of_o a_o moment_n past_a ere_o they_o be_v enjoy_v entice_v he_o last_o but_o first_o protector_n amid_o those_o gin_n midst_n snare_n &_o tangle_a net_n of_o sin_n lie_v lurk_v and_o when_o he'spy_v the_o bird_n ensnare_v out_o he_o fly_v oiesv_n may_v my_o prayer_n be_v heâ—â—â—_n spread_v forth_o thy_o net_n i_o be_o thy_o bird_n to_o catch_v my_o hart_n he_o pitfal_n make_v set_a lime-twig_n do_v but_o touch_v &_o take_v the_o incentive_a 1._o the_o world_n with_o silk_n &_o golden_a chain_n the_o devil_n with_o horrid_a and_o crooked_a iron_n the_o flesh_n with_o libidinous_a flame_n of_o hell_n through_o force_n through_o craft_n through_o industry_n here_o open_o and_o here_o covert_o labour_v very_o busy_o to_o ensnare_v and_o entrap_v man_n hart_n unless_o good_a jesv_n thou_o as_o from_o a_o ambush_n do_v speedy_o rescue_v it_o with_o thy_o succour_n it_o be_v lose_v it_o be_v undo_v 2._o look_v what_o the_o world_n set_v forth_o to_o sale_n be_v all_o lay_v open_a but_o the_o wine_n she_o carouse_v in_o her_o golden_a cup_n lie_v hide_v the_o brimm_n be_v all_o besmear_v with_o honey_n the_o gall_n with_o in_o be_v it_o that_o hurt_v that_o kill_v happy_a he_o who_o by_o divine_a power_n can_v well_o acquit_v himself_o of_o these_o snare_n these_o net_n 3._o and_o now_o behold_v how_o amorous_o good_a jesus_n love_n embrace_v pull_v this_o hart_n unto_o himself_o and_o hug_v and_o cling_v it_o to_o his_o hart_n do_v so_o good_a jesv_n place_n my_o hart_n in_o thy_o heaven_n i_o say_v with_o thy_o delight_n and_o love_n fill_n and_o overflow_v it_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n help_v here_o o_o lord_n of_o saboth_n loe_o bring_v thy_o succour_n hither_o the_o enemy_n invade_v thy_o sanctuary_n to_o pollute_v the_o same_o they_o seek_v the_o sacred_a fire_n to_o extinguish_v they_o they_o violate_v the_o altar_n of_o holocauste_a to_o overthrow_v 〈◊〉_d they_o bring_v in_o strange_a and_o foreign_a incense_n sacrilegious_o to_o burn_v to_o their_o numan_n 10._o send_v down_o thy_o auxiliary_a band_n from_o heaven_n the_o confederate_a host_n of_o angel_n those_o spirit_n which_o wield_v and_o brandish_v thy_o arm_n else_o certain_o all_o thing_n will_v demolish_v and_o utter_o perish_v train_n be_v set_v on_o every_o side_n net_n and_o snare_n lay_v every_o where_o god_n gingerly_o and_o take_v heed_n if_o you_o be_v wise_a here_o the_o world_n that_o cheat_v and_o perfidious_a mountebank_n foot_n forth_o his_o ware_n to_o sal_n precious_a indeed_o and_o specious_a to_o the_o eye_n at_o first_o but_o whem_o you_o heed_v they_o bitter_a alas_o mere_a trumpery_n and_o counterfeit_a stuff_n the_o purse_n this_o pedlery_n merchant_n show_v you_o believe_v i_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o wind_n rather_o then_o fill_v with_o coin_n the_o diadem_n glitter_v all_o of_o gold_n or_o rather_o glass_n amid_o the_o few_o and_o bastard_n gemm'_v affright_v with_o thorn_n and_o brier_n the_o chain_n of_o gold_n or_o jewel_n take_v which_o you_o will_v like_o iron_n fetter_n honour_v not_o but_o onerate_v and_o straight_o bind_v what_o apparel_n the_o silkworme_n excrement_n with_o we_o be_v rare_a and_o scarce_o be_v therefore_o dear_a for_o with_o the_o thracian_n long_v a_o go_v these_o silk_n have_v be_v but_o little_a worth_n nor_o will_v they_o like_v we_o if_o not_o wrought_v or_o interweave_v with_o gold_n and_o glitter_v here_o and_o there_o with_o sparkle_a gem_n but_o to_o what_o end_n forsooth_o to_o shroud_v our_o nakedness_n and_o deformity_n with_o a_o precious_a mantle_n with_o these_o allurement_n than_o the_o world_n seek_v to_o entice_v to_o it_o the_o hart_n and_o to_o that_o end_n promise_v huge_a mountain_n of_o gold_n but_o yet_o perform_v beside_o the_o blast_n and_o fickle_a wind_n of_o word_n even_o just_a nothing_o for_o what_o law_n can_v he_o keep_v or_o true_a fidelity_n that_o want_v they_o both_o it_o be_v much_o for_o it_o to_o afford_v one_o a_o vulgar_a fame_n to_o puff_n a_o empty_a breath_n of_o a_o little_a glory_n which_o by_o and_o by_o scarce_o sensible_a it_o blow_v another_o way_n for_o as_o often_o as_o you_o purchase_v the_o grace_n not_o of_o the_o vulgar_a only_o but_o even_o of_o prince_n also_o with_o the_o least_o offence_n it_o be_v sudden_o snatch_v away_o from_o you_o and_o leave_v you_o gape_v after_o it_o with_o a_o light_a smatch_n only_o help_v help_v again_o o_o heaven_n behold_v here_o a_o new_a enemy_n at_o hand_n the_o stygian_a dragon_n as_o ancient_o as_o subt_o train_v up_o in_o this_o field_n that_o serpent_n i_o mean_v now_o so_o long_o since_o cast_v down_o to_o hell_n 14._o from_o heaven_n and_o that_o degree_n of_o dignity_n he_o aim_v and_o aspire_v to_o the_o devil_n i_o say_v that_o calumniatour_n assay_v to_o rush_v into_o thy_o hold_n and_o that_o he_o may_v havoc_n and_o disturb_v all_o thing_n range_v up_o and_o down_o like_o a_o fell_a lion_n in_o a_o horrible_a manner_n that_o with_o his_o dreadful_a roar_n if_o he_o crush_v not_o the_o hart_n altogether_o at_o least_o he_o may_v shake_v it_o shrewd_o imagine_v he_o a_o aspic_n his_o throat_n to_o swell_v with_o poison_n his_o tooth_n already_o fasten_v in_o the_o wound_n the_o very_a venom_n now_o ready_a to_o come_v forth_o where_o the_o soul_n be_v as_o good_a as_o dead_a already_o conceive_v he_o a_o basilisk_n this_o as_o king_n of_o serpent_n be_v more_o pernicious_a than_o the_o rest_n as_o he_o which_o with_o the_o only_a eye_n inspire_v death_n like_o a_o thief_n enchant_v the_o ear_n with_o a_o false_a whistle_n and_o gentle_o distil_v into_o the_o hart_n a_o pest_n with_o all_o when_o be_v get_v in_o soak_v the_o humour_n thence_o he_o pine_v it_o up_o and_o kill_v it_o quite_o or_o shall_v i_o call_v he_o a_o crocadille_n you_o have_v then_o a_o swear_a enemy_n no_o less_o of_o our_o salvation_n then_o of_o the_o heavenly_a court_n for_o he_o feign_v our_o human_a tear_n put_v on_o our_o effect_n to_o deceive_v the_o better_a nor_o do_v proteus_n so_o transform_v himself_o into_o every_o figure_n as_o this_o pragmatike_a of_o the_o world_n turn_v and_o wind_n himself_o every_o way_n into_o each_o slight_n nor_o do_v this_o warrior_n use_v always_o the_o same_o weapon_n or_o manner_n of_o fight_n for_o now_o he_o take_v prosperity_n for_o arm_n and_o now_o adversity_n nor_o leave_v he_o any_o time_n or_o place_n for_o truce_n or_o respite_n help_v therefore_o o_o you_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n help_v i_o say_v in_o this_o combat_n the_o anihonyes_n the_o hilarion_n and_o the_o
that_o not_o a_o fly_v disquiet_v the_o patriarch_n busy_a in_o this_o rite_n i_o will_v not_o lord_n i_o will_v not_o have_v my_o hart_n a_o bethanue_n or_o temple_n of_o bel_n 10._o a_o pester_a with_o fly_n and_o ruine_v all_o with_o filthy_a &_o corrupt_a gore_n where_o belsebub_n 1._o give_v forth_o his_o oracle_n and_o exhibit_v himself_o awful_a and_o terrible_a to_o man_n in_o despair_n of_o their_o salvation_n how_o i_o hate_v these_o direful_a and_o dreadful_a sacrifice_n these_o rite_n thy_o blood_n o_o sweet_a jesv_n be_v always_o red_a with_o purple_a and_o white_a with_o lily_n intermix_v 5._o for_o these_o two_o colour_n thou_o affect_v the_o purple_a red_n &_o snowy_a uhite_a will_v thy_o cliens_fw-la and_o devote_v addict_v to_o they_o and_o to_o be_v know_v by_o they_o this_o blood_n of_o thou_o to_o thirsty_a soul_n quench_v their_o heat_n to_o hot_a and_o toil_v spirit_n send_v a_o humid_a breath_n to_o break_a and_o dismay_v heart_n give_v fortitude_n and_o courage_n vii_o meditation_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n actiones_fw-la nostras_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o prelude_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o temple_n be_v place_v a_o huge_a brazen_a vessel_n whece_n many_o channel_n yssue_v forth_o apt_a to_o communicate_v their_o water_n for_o the_o use_n of_o priest_n and_o levit_n where_o with_o they_o wash_v themselves_o when_o they_o go_v to_o sacrifice_v 3._o weigh_v the_o munificence_n of_o god_n who_o think_v it_o not_o enough_o for_o declaration_n of_o his_o famous_a and_o good_a will_n towards_o we_o to_o water_v the_o hart_n of_o man_n with_o his_o own_o blood_n unless_o he_o leave_v we_o also_o a_o fountain_n famous_a for_o seven_o channel_n from_o whence_o the_o gift_n of_o grace_n may_v plentiful_o &_o prodigal_o flow_v into_o our_o mind_n to_o wit_v seven_o sacrament_n institute_v to_o this_o end_n to_o wash_v we_o to_o expiate_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o wipe_v all_o stain_v from_o the_o hart_n 2._o point_n consider_v the_o grace_n which_o flow_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o sacrament_n to_o be_v a_o golden_a water_n which_o turn_v all_o it_o touch_v into_o gold_n and_o that_o so_o powerful_o and_o divine_o as_o there_o be_v not_o the_o least_o action_n of_o our_o life_n so_o it_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o the_o liquor_n of_o divine_a grace_n which_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o make_v more_o reckon_n of_o then_o of_o all_o the_o treasure_n and_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n as_o meritorious_a and_o worthy_a of_o eternal_a happiness_n 3._o point_n consider_v now_o how_o all_o grace_n &_o merit_n depend_v of_o the_o only_a son_n of_o god_n and_o thence_o â—re_n derive_v by_o certain_a pipe_n or_o aqueduct_n as_o from_o the_o rock_n or_o head_n of_o these_o live_a water_n wherefore_o we_o be_v most_o studious_o to_o receive_v and_o keep_v this_o liquor_n of_o grace_n lest_o any_o whit_n thereof_o shall_v break_v from_o the_o bank_n of_o our_o hart_n nor_o be_v any_o occasion_n of_o heap_v merit_n to_o be_v omit_v which_o we_o greedy_o reach_v or_o catch_v not_o at_o the_o colloqvy_n to_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o saviour_n my_o soul_n o_o god_n have_v thirst_v after_o thou_o 62._o unless_o thou_o replenish_v it_o with_o heaune_o water_n who_o shall_v recreate_v or_o refresh_v it_o my_o soul_n be_v black_a than_o a_o coal_n 4._o who_o shall_v wash_v it_o white_a than_o snow_n 50._o unless_o thou_o pour_v forth_o thy_o grace_n into_o it_o which_o clear_a than_o any_o crystal_n fall_v from_o the_o stream_n of_o thy_o side_n hands_z and_o foot_n oh_o sacred_a spring_n of_o syloe_n 9_o infuse_v light_n to_o the_o blind_a oh_o spring_n of_o elun_n which_o refresh_v the_o heat_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n 15._o die_v nigh_o with_o thirst_n amid_o those_o parch_a sand_n of_o that_o vast_a desert_n oh_o rock_n 17._o smite_v cruel_o with_o the_o tongue_n and_o hand_n of_o the_o synagogue_n a_o rock_n i_o say_v not_o exhale_v flame_n of_o fire_n but_o pour_v out_o abundant_a stream_n and_o flood_n of_o benediction_n which_o with_o a_o continue_a course_n accompany_v the_o pilgrim_n people_n into_o palestine_n oh_o you_o wholesome_a jourdan_n water_n of_o naaman_n 5._o flow_v with_o a_o copious_a channel_n into_o my_o hart_n that_o no_o lock_n or_o sluice_n at_o any_o time_n may_v hinder_v your_o course_n but_o your_o o_o you_o heavenly_a minister_n of_o god_n and_o man_n salvation_n dive_v and_o plunge_v in_o this_o fountain_n place_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n those_o ethiope_n our_o mind_n i_o say_v so_o ugly_a and_o deform_a with_o the_o wretched_a colour_n of_o vice_n that_o by_o your_o mean_n be_v rise_v and_o cleanse_v once_o they_o may_v issue_v forth_o like_o dove_n amen_n pater_fw-la ave._n jesus_n rules_n and_o reign_n in_o the_o love_a &_o devout_a hart_n the_o hymn_n omightie_a sooner_o aigne_a if_o you_o please_v to_o deign_v a_o look_n &_o view_v our_o sea_n where_o heart_n like_o ship_n with_o wind_n &_o tide_n be_v sail_v some_o at_o anchor_n ride_v some_o with_o wave_n and_o boisterous_a wind_n toss_v to_o &_o fro_o '_o among_o they_o you_o find_v my_o float_a hart_n with_o every_o blast_n of_o grief_n or_o of_o affliction_n past_a as_o '_o it_o be_v immerse_v with_o in_o the_o main_a but_o yet_o great_a monarch_n if_o you_o deign_v to_o be_v my_o neptune_n or_o to_o guide_v the_o stern_a of_o my_o poor_a hart_n beside_o the_o surge_n fly_v over_o my_o deck_n reign_n in_o my_o hart_n let_v hell_n play_v rek_n the_o incentive_a 1._o when_o jesus_n sit_v in_o the_o hart_n as_o in_o a_o throne_n &_o there_o command_v the_o hart_n be_v a_o paradise_n our_o cogitation_n affect_n desire_n be_v even_o as_o angel_n cherubin_n yea_o seraphin_n so_o here_o do_v all_o thing_n burn_v with_o divine_a love_n 2._o god_n reign_v nor_o rule_v not_o sin_n therefore_o sway_v and_o bear_v the_o rule_n most_o tyrantlike_o and_o strike_v and_o wound_v the_o miserable_a hart_n already_o stretch_v on_o the_o cruel_a rack_n and_o torture_n with_o terror_n scruple_n horrid_a spectres_n bestial_a appetits_fw-fr no_o hart_n but_o even_o a_o hel._n 3._o little_a king_n great_a god_n tame_a my_o rebellious_a hart_n subdue_v it_o to_o thy_o hest_n and_o eternal_o command_v it_o sure_o i_o will_v do_v what_o i_o can_v to_o dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v it_o to_o thou_o do_v thou_o defend_v the_o place_n wherein_o thou_o like_v well_o to_o be_v shut_v up_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n the_o pacifical_a solomon_n in_o those_o day_n of_o old_a have_v build_v he_o a_o throne_n of_o ivory_n 10._o six_o degree_n or_o step_n in_o height_n on_o both_o side_n whereof_o watch_v a_o lion_n very_o exquisite_o wrought_v the_o true_a symbol_n of_o regal_a majesty_n and_o likewise_o for_o the_o people_n beneath_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o temple_n he_o erect_v a_o very_a eminent_a and_o stately_a chapel_n and_o so_o to_o thou_o immortal_a god_n the_o heaven_n be_v a_o throne_n the_o earth_n a_o footstool_n for_o thou_o sit_v as_o sacred_a scripture_n 17._o tell_v upon_o the_o wing_n of_o cherubin_n whence_o thou_o give_v oracle_n prescribe_v law_n to_o the_o world_n and_o even_o with_o the_o only_a look_n majesty_n and_o state_n become_v most_o terrible_a to_o the_o haughty_a mid_n hence_o thou_o exact_v just_a punishment_n from_o the_o damn_a hence_o thou_o inebriat_v the_o bless_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n with_o the_o nectaral_a honey_n of_o thy_o goodness_n last_o hence_o thou_o carrous_a cup_n mingle_v with_o the_o gall_n of_o justice_n and_o honey_n of_o pure_a goodness_n to_o the_o earth_n suspend_v between_o heaven_n and_o hell_n beside_o in_o the_o triumphant_a church_n the_o celestial_a spirit_n who_o we_o call_v throne_n be_v thy_o royal_a seat_n and_o in_o the_o militant_a the_o sacred_a altar_n be_v thy_o lodging_n chamber_n where_o thou_o sweet_o take_v thy_o rest_n but_o nothing_o be_v thy_o own_o so_o much_o or_o due_a unto_o thou_o with_o a_o better_a title_n than_o the_o hart_n of_o man_n which_o with_o a_o low_a abasement_n of_o thyself_o and_o a_o singular_a obedience_n to_o thy_o father_n thou_o have_v lawful_o recover_v and_o buy_v with_o the_o price_n of_o immense_a labour_n and_o pain_n yea_o redeem_v with_o thy_o blood_n &_o a_o shameful_a death_n on_o the_o crosse._n here_o o_o pacifical_a solomon_n thou_o rule_a there_o thou_o command_v with_o a_o beck_n in_o this_o soil_n or_o seat_n as_o in_o thy_o own_o dominion_n thou_o sway_v in_o that_o manner_n as_o there_o be_v none_o so_o bold_a or_o of_o so_o impudent_a a_o face_n that_o dare_v unbidden_a step_v in_o a_o foot_n or_o not_o touch_v with_o the_o point_n of_o thy_o golden_a sceptre_n 5._o look_v in_o adoor_n here_o thou_o hear_v the_o humble_a suit_n and_o petition_n of_o thy_o subiet_n here_o thou_o stifle_v
as_o in_o pulpit_n so_o the_o hart_n encompass_v all_o with_o flame_n &_o therewith_o round_o beset_v most_o constant_o always_o burn_v and_o be_v not_o consume_v but_o ever_o shine_v and_o flash_v ligth_n since_o jesus_n raise_v and_o resuscitate_v those_o fire_n and_o feed_v the_o immortal_a flame_n mark_v here_o how_o high_a the_o smoke_n of_o these_o fire_n mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n go_v to_o then_o come_v hither_o with_o your_o thurible_n and_o incense_n how_o nigh_o in_o a_o moment_n the_o incense_n of_o such_o fire_n send_v forth_o most_o sweet_a odour_n to_o heaven_n how_o speedy_o the_o vow_n and_o prayer_n come_v ded_fw-we to_o this_o fume_n arrive_v at_o the_o throne_n of_o heaven_n the_o heaven_n with_o this_o exhalation_n shall_v breathe_v forth_o nectar_n the_o air_n repurged_a shall_v savour_v sweet_o the_o threat_n and_o rage_n of_o devil_n shall_v expire_v for_o indeed_o they_o can_v no_o more_o endure_v these_o odour_n the_o grunt_a snout_n of_o swine_n abide_v the_o breath_n exhale_v from_o the_o sweet_a smell_a lily_n and_o therefore_o shall_v they_o be_v enforce_v to_o fly_v away_o and_o return_v again_o into_o the_o immost_a and_o most_o hide_a receptacle_n of_o hel._n this_o be_v the_o fire_n this_o the_o flame_n which_o quench_v the_o heat_n of_o concupiscence_n for_o as_o one_o nail_n drive_v out_o another_o so_o the_o fire_n of_o divine_a love_n expel_v and_o repress_v the_o libidinous_a flame_n of_o base_a and_o carnal_a love_n burn_v therefore_o my_o hart_n o_o jesv_n the_o darling_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o let_v not_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o lamp_n be_v ever_o want_v be_v this_o fire_n as_o a_o wall_n unto_o i_o 2._o be_v it_o as_o a_o sun_n and_o be_v this_o my_o chief_a ambition_n that_o i_o burn_v and_o be_v consume_v with_o this_o flame_n yea_o and_o be_v reduce_v into_o ash_n then_o those_o ash_n into_o a_o little_a worm_n and_o present_o become_v a_o new_a hart_n o_o metamorphosis_n of_o love_n but_o first_o will_v i_o have_v the_o old_a be_v thorough_o try_v in_o the_o little_a furnace_n of_o his_o love_n the_o dross_n and_o all_o the_o dregs_n to_o be_v scour_v thence_o and_o no_o humane_a and_o terrene_a lees_n to_o be_v leave_v behind_o but_o mere_o to_o take_v a_o heavenly_a state_n upon_o it_o to_o live_v a_o spiritual_a life_n to_o feed_v on_o spiritual_a food_n to_o use_v a_o spiritual_a tongue_n to_o have_v spiritual_a foot_n and_o hand_n yea_o divine_a cogitation_n and_o affection_n &_o not_o do_v by_o aspect_n only_o but_o even_o angelical_a in_o sum_n may_v this_o hart_n thus_o purge_v and_o purify_v give_v forth_o hereafter_o naught_o but_o a_o lively_a and_o everlasting_a figure_n of_o a_o bless_a immortality_n so_o then_o do_v thou_o my_o dear_a jesv_n here_o fix_v thy_o hart_n at_o last_o dwell_v here_o in_o thy_o palace_n and_o here_o shoot_v forth_o the_o glitter_a ray_n of_o thy_o glory_n xvii_o meditation_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n actiones_fw-la nostras_fw-la quesumus_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o prelude_n i_o come_v to_o send_v fire_n into_o the_o earth_n and_o what_o will_v i_o else_o but_o have_v it_o burn_v 12._o 1._o point_n consider_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v the_o hart_n inflame_v with_o love_n shall_v mount_v up_o and_o vanish_v into_o vapour_n and_o so_o great_a be_v the_o force_n of_o this_o flame_n as_o it_o ascend_v to_o heaven_n straight_o where_o it_o arrive_v without_o impediment_n nor_o have_v the_o world_n without_o god_n aught_o that_o can_v satiate_v and_o replenish_v the_o bosom_n of_o the_o hart_n 2._o point_n consider_v how_o subtle_a and_o active_a the_o flame_n of_o divine_a love_n be_v pierce_a clear_a never_o idle_a unquiet_a impatient_a to_o behold_v shut_v up_o in_o any_o other_o place_n then_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o crucifix_n where_o as_o in_o a_o furnace_n of_o love_n it_o purge_v and_o repurge_n over_o and_o over_o and_o receive_v new_a life_n and_o vigour_n again_o 3._o point_n note_v the_o matter_n and_o fuel_n of_o this_o fire_n to_o be_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o superior_n enjoin_v in_o the_o execution_n whereof_o be_v manifest_o discover_v what_o force_n there_o be_v in_o this_o fire_n the_o colloqvy_n shall_v be_v direct_v to_o christ_n who_o i_o will_v seem_v to_o behold_v with_o two_o burn_a lamp_n in_o his_o hand_n i_o will_v beseech_v he_o to_o purge_v whatsoever_o be_v unperfect_a or_o vicious_a in_o i_o and_o to_o reduce_v the_o very_a hart_n to_o dust_n &_o ash_n that_o a_o new_a may_v arise_v like_o a_o phoenix_n which_o after_o he_o have_v lay_v down_o the_o spoil_n or_o weed_n of_o his_o mortality_n resuscitate_v a_o new_a and_o revive_v again_o from_o the_o tomb_n it-self_n more_o beautiful_a and_o a_o great_a deal_n better_o pater_fw-la aue._n jesus_n crown_n his_o dear_a hart_n with_o palm_n and_o laurel_n the_o hymn_n the_o restless_a hart_n which_o heretofore_o can_v not_o stand_v still_o but_o evermore_o be_v beat_v oft_o with_o throb_n oppress_v till_o now_o can_v neuâ—r_o be_v at_o rest_n it_o be_v ambitious_a now_o i_o find_v nought_o can_v content_v the_o aspire_a mind_n have_v honour_n pleasure_n wealth_n good_a store_n yet_o ever_o crave_v be_v seek_v more_o which_o show_v there_o be_v yet_o something_o still_o which_o this_o capacious_a hart_n may_v fill_v a_o triangle_n the_o soul_n have_v three_o distinctive_a power_n the_o trinity_n be_v such_o that_o fill_v it_o rest_n be_v find_v loe_o the_o hart_n be_v quiet_a new_a it_o be_v crown_v the_o incentive_a 1._o you_o good_a angel_n weave_v you_o garland_n with_o garland_n laurel_n with_o laurel_n and_o crown_v therewith_o the_o fortunate_a hart_n which_o then_o glory_n and_o triumph_v most_o when_o with_o olympian_a study_n and_o labour_n of_o virtue_n and_o mortification_n it_o have_v gain_v but_o this_o prize_n for_o reward_n to_o deserve_v to_o be_v belove_v of_o jesus_n 2._o o_o joyful_a o_o festival_n day_n wherein_o we_o may_v behold_v and_o gather_v even_o from_o thorn_n and_o toil_n the_o pure_a rose_n from_o sweat_n and_o arm_n palm_n and_o laurel_n last_o of_o spittle_n vinegar_n and_o clay_n immortal_a &_o eternal_a crown_n which_o jesus_n himself_o plant_v and_o fasten_v on_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n 3._o what_o slook_v thou_o then_o o_o poor_a hartland_o tremble_v at_o the_o multitude_n of_o evil_n which_o environ_v thou_o and_o beset_v thou_o round_o cast_v thy_o eye_n rather_o on_o the_o laurel_n which_o attend_v thou_o after_o thy_o victory_n for_o nothing_o can_v break_v or_o so_o much_o as_o move_v he_o who_o the_o hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o palm_n erect_v susteynes_n the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n go_v to_o you_o angel_n go_v to_o o_o bless_a spirit_n make_v hart_n with_o your_o palm_n and_o laurel_n from_o your_o posye_n weave_v you_o garland_n and_o with_o they_o deck_v you_o up_o the_o triumphant_a hart_n victorious_a now_o after_o so_o many_o assiduous_a labour_n crown_n be_v sacred_a free_a from_o thunder_n privilege_v from_o the_o heaven_n and_o signify_v exemption_n and_o immunity_n now_o the_o winter_n be_v pass_v away_o the_o shower_n blow_v over_o and_o quite_o vanish_v 2._o now_o the_o lyonly_a rage_n of_o the_o swear_v and_o profess_a enemy_n of_o the_o hart_n be_v repress_v vanquish_a &_o tame_v provide_v you_o eternal_a laurel_n victorious_a palm_n and_o give_v they_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o most_o sweet_a jesus_n that_o he_o may_v settle_v on_o the_o hart_n the_o crown_n or_o garland_n so_o prepare_v the_o magnanimous_a king_n david_n affect_v much_o the_o fat_a and_o fruitful_a olive_n symbol_n of_o mercy_n humble_o pray_v 102._o his_o hart_n may_v be_v crown_v with_o divine_a mercy_n the_o penitent_a magdalen_n 7._o and_o peter_n 26._o weep_v bitter_o resemble_v the_o amaranth_n a_o herb_n which_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o water_n retain_v both_o its_o native_a bitterness_n and_o perpetual_a green_n the_o voluptuous_a worldly_a and_o licentious_a man_n be_v whole_o take_v with_o rose_n and_o lilly_n let_v we_o crown_v ourselves_o say_v they_o with_o roses_z before_o they_o wither_v be_v there_o no_o meadow_n which_o our_o luxury_n run_v not_o over_o 2._o o_fw-mi phrygian_a luxury_n o_o wantonness_n but_o now_o a_o day_n forsooth_o the_o prince_n and_o potentate_n of_o the_o earth_n crown_v not_o themselves_o so_o much_o with_o golden_a diadem_n and_o precious_a stone_n as_o load_v they_o rather_o o_o ambition_n o_o pride_n but_o what_o do_v the_o most_o sweet_a jesus_n i_o pray_v he_o love_v the_o victorious_a palm_n with_o these_o crown_n he_o deck_v his_o dear_a hart_n for_o they_o indeed_o have_v true_o merit_v those_o glorious_a wreath_n who_o have_v not_o only_o constant_o oppose_v the_o hart_n as_o a_o target_n to_o receive_v the_o shaft_n approach_v of_o adverse_a fortune_n but_o even_o as_o dare_v the_o enemy_n more_o slow_a to_o anger_n
the_o devout_n hart_n or_o royal_a throne_n of_o the_o pacifical_a solomon_n compose_v by_o f._n st._n luâ—uic_fw-la s._n i._o translate_v out_o of_o latin_a into_o english_a enlarge_v with_o incentiveâ—_n by_o f._n st._n binet_n of_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d and_o now_o enrich_v with_o hymn_n by_o a_o new_a hand_n print_a by_o john_n cousturier_n 1634._o to_o the_o r._n worthy_a and_o virtuous_a couple_n w._n standford_n esq_n r_o and_o elizabeth_z his_o wife_n my_o dear_a i_o here_o present_v you_o with_o a_o hart_n not_o frame_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n the_o seat_n and_o citadel_n of_o the_o vital_a spirit_n but_o the_o image_n of_o a_o hart_n full_o fraught_v with_o pious_a and_o amorous_a affect_n a_o hart_n not_o in_o idea_n but_o lively_o decipher_v with_o devout_a embleam_n picture_n as_o simonides_n say_v be_v silent_a poesy_n and_o poesies_n speak_v picture_n both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o be_v here_o exhibit_v to_o your_o view_v accompany_v with_o devout_a meditation_n where_o every_o title_n speak_v but_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n if_o you_o eye_v well_o and_o mark_v these_o silent_a poesy_n give_v care_n to_o these_o speak_a picture_n but_o chief_o make_v use_n of_o the_o meditation_n in_o the_o repose_n of_o your_o recollect_v thought_n you_o will_v prove_v by_o a_o happy_a experience_n how_o proper_a they_o be_v to_o raise_v a_o soul_n to_o a_o sovereign_a aspiration_n of_o divine_a thing_n the_o author_n preface_n point_v you_o forth_o his_o scope_n and_o his_o whole_a discourse_n display_v it_o better_o to_o which_o i_o refer_v you_o and_o myself_o and_o labour_n herein_o to_o your_o more_o fanourable_a acceptation_n that_o can_v not_o be_v satisfy_v but_o with_o thus_o express_v and_o profess_v myself_o to_o all_o the_o world_n to_o be_v your_o most_o oblige_a and_o devote_a h._n a._n to_o the_o amorous_a and_o devout_n heart_n to_o jesus_n i_o present_v you_o my_o heart_n most_o dear_a to_o jesus_n with_o a_o wound_a hart_n inflame_v all_o with_o divine_a love_n this_o be_v the_o royal_a throne_n of_o your_o spouse_n the_o pacifical_a solomon_n the_o sanctuary_n wherein_o god_n will_v have_v perpetual_a sacrifice_n to_o be_v offer_v the_o tower_n which_o jesus_n have_v take_v to_o defend_v against_o all_o hostile_a invasion_n which_o be_v wrongful_o usurp_v and_o sacrilegious_o profane_v he_o recover_v purge_v expiate_v then_o take_v and_o consecrate_v for_o his_o palace_n temple_n and_o tribunal_n here_o jesus_n exercise_v his_o command_n here_o he_o reign_v here_o he_o teach_v here_o cut_v off_o all_o demur_n of_o appeal_n he_o pronounce_v sentence_n of_o eternal_a predestination_n or_o reprobation_n here_o he_o raise_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n here_o sweet_o dart_v he_o ray_n of_o light_n not_o usual_o see_v in_o this_o sublunary_a globe_n final_o i_o offer_v here_o the_o hart_n the_o heaven_n and_o court_n of_o the_o supreme_a moderator_n of_o soul_n but_o why_o especial_o to_o you_o sure_o i_o shall_v think_v this_o gift_n can_v be_v nowhere_o hold_v in_o more_o esteem_n or_o take_v for_o a_o great_a favour_n then_o by_o you_o who_o i_o know_v well_o to_o be_v not_o only_o singular_o train_v up_o and_o exercise_v in_o these_o divine_a thing_n but_o so_o ardent_o affect_v to_o they_o as_o that_o you_o set_v by_o the_o love_n of_o this_o one_o jesus_n more_o than_o all_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o king_n &_o prince_n in_o the_o world_n since_o in_o your_o soul_n the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o love_n of_o holy_a poverty_n be_v deep_a and_o more_o strong_o impress_v than_o all_o those_o mushroom_n of_o honour_n that_o pelf_n of_o riches_n those_o grandsire_n seal_n and_o famous_a image_n of_o old_a than_o all_o those_o good_n so_o common_o call_v which_o man_n of_o your_o rank_n and_o quality_n either_o easy_o promise_n to_o themselves_o or_o more_o ambitious_o hunt_v after_o i_o present_v to_o you_o a_o brief_a table_n wherein_o speak_v with_o modesty_n i_o have_v succinct_o delineate_v in_o short_a point_n of_o meditation_n the_o sum_n of_o all_o christian_a perfection_n and_o that_o mere_o for_o your_o sake_n and_o the_o rest_n who_o think_v and_o love_v the_o same_o with_o you_o where_o no_o soon_o shall_v you_o fix_v your_o eye_n on_o that_o image_n of_o divine_a love_n how_o il_fw-mi pourtraict_v soever_o with_o a_o ride_v pencil_n but_o you_o shall_v easy_o discern_v i_o â—ow_o a_o lively_a image_n true_o represent_v of_o all_o those_o fair_a and_o goodly_a virtue_n you_o have_v form_v in_o your_o mind_n and_o shall_v find_v no_o doubt_n by_o what_o way_n and_o degree_n the_o divine_a goodness_n have_v lead_v you_o to_o the_o top_n of_o this_o mount_n from_o whence_o remain_v yet_o on_o earth_n you_o may_v contemplate_v even_o heaven_n it-self_n that_o land_n of_o promise_n and_o bless_a inheritance_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o where_o you_o have_v the_o most_o calamitous_a region_n of_o the_o unfortunate_a egypt_n and_o babylon_n the_o mother_n of_o confusion_n not_o only_o subject_a to_o your_o eye_n but_o tread_v upon_o and_o trample_v underfoot_o accept_v then_o my_o soul_n most_o dear_a to_o heaven_n this_o gift_n such_o as_o it_o be_v not_o regard_v so_o much_o the_o hand_n which_o give_v as_o the_o giver_n hart_n for_o my_o part_n i_o have_v but_o dip_v as_o i_o may_v say_v my_o finger_n in_o the_o hony-comb_n which_o here_o lie_v hide_v in_o certain_a figure_n and_o image_n as_o fold_v up_o in_o wax_n but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n i_o trust_v will_v copious_o derive_v the_o pure_a honey_n thence_o and_o consequent_o open_v the_o very_a fountain_n of_o nectar_n it-self_n and_o most_o abundant_o dew_v your_o mind_n with_o shower_n of_o divine_a grace_n so_o do_v i_o hearty_o vow_v so_o wish_v remain_v your_o most_o humble_a and_o obedient_a servant_n in_o christ._n steven_n luzvic_n the_o hart_n consecrate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n the_o hymn_n jesv_n behold_v the_o hart_n dilate_v itself_n to_o thou_o and_o consecrate_v it_o be_v triple_a power_n and_o all_o within_o but_o oh_o that_o heavy_a burden_n sin_n draw_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o make_v it_o fall_v from_o high_a aspire_a thought_n not_o all_o who_o now_o support_n give_v it_o repose_v thou_o be_v the_o atlas_n here_o enclose_v thyself_o within_o the_o hart_n give_v rest_n to_o it_o which_o otherwise_o oppress_v with_o the_o heavy_a load_n the_o world_n sink_v down_o make_v it_o despise_v to_o gain_v a_o crown_n the_o earth_n it_o be_v nathir_n and_o with_o thou_o it_o be_v zenith_n make_v eternity_n the_o incentive_a 1._o where_o our_o treasure_n be_v there_o be_v our_o hart_n 12._o jesus_n be_v a_o treasure_n wherein_o our_o hope_n our_o riches_n and_o all_o we_o have_v be_v lodge_v &_o lay_v up_o in_o store_n where_o then_o shall_v we_o better_o place_v the_o hart_n then_o in_o the_o hart_n the_o reliquary_n of_o the_o divinity_n it-self_n at_o jesus_n foot_n the_o most_o sure_a altar_n of_o the_o miserable_a in_o his_o hand_n the_o rich_a magazine_n of_o all_o grace_n 2._o loe_o here_o a_o hart_n burn_v all_o with_o love_n how_o many_o and_o what_o flame_n it_o send_v forth_o like_o a_o furnace_n happy_a &_o thrice_o happy_a he_o who_o but_o for_o heaven_n have_v no_o love_n no_o hart_n at_o all_o 3._o go_v to_o then_o all_o you_o pious_a and_o sincere_a heart_n come_v and_o consecrate_v yourselves_o to_o the_o honour_n and_o love_n of_o jesus_n for_o to_o who_o better_o since_o what_o we_o pay_v to_o he_o we_o allow_v ourselves_o and_o what_o we_o take_v from_o he_o we_o quite_o forgo_v and_o loose_v for_o ever_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o first_o meditation_n who_o shall_v sever_v we_o from_o the_o charity_n of_o christ_n exclaim_v that_o great_a apostle_n tribulation_n or_o distress_n or_o famine_n or_o nakedness_n peril_n persecution_n or_o the_o sword_n sure_o i_o be_o that_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principaâ—es_n nor_o virtue_n nor_o present_a nor_o future_a thing_n nor_o fortitude_n altitude_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n can_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o charity_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 8._o this_o be_v the_o fire_n which_o glide_v from_o heaven_n consume_v all_o thing_n burn_v all_o thing_n yea_o enkindle_v such_o flame_n as_o even_o the_o ocean_n of_o evil_n wherewith_o the_o flow_v &_o abound_v ca_fw-mi not_o quenchit_n this_o subtle_a active_a spread_a and_o devour_a flame_n take_v force_n &_o vigour_n even_o from_o very_a cross_n and_o torment_v themselves_o surmount_v all_o thing_n cleave_v to_o one_o god_n and_o with_o a_o inextricable_a knot_n be_v unite_v with_o he_o whether_o it_o be_v the_o fire_n which_o always_o suffer_v somewhat_o or_o actuate_v this_o or_o that_o i_o know_v not_o this_o i_o be_o sure_a of_o that_o the_o lively_a it_o put_v forth_o the_o
i_o shall_v sure_o be_v wise_a enough_o when_o thou_o alone_o shall_v taste_v and_o relish_v with_o i_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n the_o time_n will_v come_v o_o delight_n of_o my_o soul_n o_o spouse_n of_o blood_n 4._o when_o mount_n caluery_n shall_v be_v thy_o academy_n thy_o divine_a humanity_n thy_o book_n for_o wooden_a chair_n the_o hard_a cross_n where_o this_o volume_n shall_v be_v lay_v upon_o for_o point_n stripe_n lash_n for_o commae_n for_o auditary_a of_o so_o divine_a a_o master_n the_o wicked_a jew_n all_o man_n shall_v read_v in_o that_o book_n and_o if_o they_o mark_v understand_v how_o potent_a thou_o be_v who_o can_v so_o apt_o link_v together_o thing_n by_o nature_n so_o far_o distant_a from_o each_o other_o life_n with_o death_n folly_n with_o wisdom_n poverty_n with_o scotfree_a strength_n with_o weakness_n gall_n with_o honey_n high_a with_o low_a here_o the_o disciple_n of_o the._n cross_n shall_v learn_v with_o what_o pretty_a slight_a of_o thy_o wisdom_n the_o most_o tender_a worm_n 23._o of_o thy_o humanity_n hang_v on_o the_o line_n and_o hook_n of_o the_o cross_n have_v draw_v out_o of_o the_o bowel_n of_o man_n heart_n that_o horrid_a and_o cruel_a fish_n leviathan_n 40._o and_o crush_v his_o head_n with_o how_o unusual_a a_o instrument_n the_o engine_n of_o thy_o humility_n thou_o overthrew_a that_o mad_a tower_n of_o babel_n brake_v with_o thy_o meekness_n the_o adamantin_n hart_n of_o the_o jew_n how_o with_o thy_o admirable_a sweetness_n and_o affability_n like_o that_o worm_n which_o seem_v a_o prodigy_n to_o jonas_n 4._o thou_o do_v so_o smite_v the_o root_n of_o that_o flourish_a ivy_n as_o sudden_o all_o the_o leave_v wither_v that_o be_v the_o ceremony_n of_o the_o ancient_a sacrifice_n be_v abolish_v altar_n demolish_v the_o priestly_a and_o regal_a power_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o splendour_n of_o that_o flourish_a nation_n in_o time_n past_a wither_v like_o a_o tree_n strike_v and_o blast_v from_o heaven_n last_o in_o this_o open_a and_o unfold_v book_n all_o posterity_n shall_v acknowledge_v what_o be_v those_o ancient_a mercy_n of_o thou_o 88_o hide_v hitherto_o in_o the_o immense_a treasure_n of_o thy_o bowel_n and_o even_o the_o gentile_n themselves_o who_o the_o divine_a goodness_n may_v seem_v to_o have_v cast_v off_o for_o so_o many_o age_n past_a shall_v now_o behold_v the_o most_o abstruse_a secret_n of_o the_o high_a thing_n hide_v heretofore_o but_o now_o most_o love_a doctor_n do_v i_o see_v another_o school_n set_v open_a to_o thou_o the_o spacious_a gallery_n of_o man_n hart_n a_o noble_a lyceum_n wherein_o thou_o lord_n and_o master_n teach_v the_o soul_n thy_o disciple_n within_o and_o instructe_v she_o with_o the_o precept_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a wil._n speak_v therefore_o i_o beseech_v thou_o lord_n the_o ear_n of_o my_o hart_n be_v open_a speak_v o_o love_n of_o my_o hart_n for_o thy_o word_n be_v sweet_a than_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honey_n comb_n 18._o milk_n and_o holy_a under_o thy_o tongue_n the_o hony-comb_n distil_v from_o thy_o lip_n 4._o oh_o fiery_a word_n of_o love_n strong_a efficatious_a endless_a thunder_a word_n which_o impetuous_o throw_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o ground_n ruin_n ceder_n fetch_v up_o mountain_n by_o the_o root_n rear_v the_o lowly_a hill_n lie_v in_o the_o plain_n strengthen_v collapse_v mind_n dash_v and_o crush_v the_o proud_a last_o word_n of_o a_o most_o indulgent_a parent_n teach_v his_o dear_a child_n all_o manner_n of_o wholesome_a precept_n lend_v thy_o ear_n then_o my_o hart_n god_n be_v he_o that_o speak_v hear_v my_o child_n for_o so_o jesus_n advyse_n from_o the_o pulpit_n of_o the_o hart_n do_v thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o i_o let_v i_o be_v thy_o possession_n thy_o nurse_n thy_o food_n for_o nothing_o can_v satiate_v thy_o appetite_n without_o i_o my_o child_n throw_v away_o those_o leek_n and_o garlic_n of_o egypt_n turn_v thy_o face_n from_o the_o stink_a water_n of_o pleasure_n and_o put_v thy_o mouth_n rather_o to_o my_o side_n the_o wine-cellar_n of_o grace_n whence_o at_o ease_n thou_o may_v draw_v and_o derive_v to_o thyself_o most_o sovereign_a and_o incomparable_a joy_n for_o sake_n thyself_o and_o thou_o shall_v find_v i_o leave_v the_o vain_a contentment_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o thou_o shall_v purchase_v to_o thyself_o the_o solid_a &_o sincere_a delight_n of_o heaven_n learn_v of_o i_o child_n not_o to_o build_v thou_o world_n or_o frame_v new_a heaven_n nor_o to_o work_v wounder_n dom._n but_o learn_v that_o i_o be_o meâ—k_a &_o humble_a of_o hart_n 11._o be_v always_o mindful_a of_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o thou_o for_o nothing_o so_o exhaust_v the_o river_n of_o divine_a grace_n as_o the_o blast_a vice_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a mind_n be_v present_a to_o thyself_o follow_v thou_o own_o affair_n square_v all_o thy_o action_n to_o the_o exact_a rule_n of_o reason_n and_o persuade_v thyself_o this_o and_o have_v it_o always_o in_o thy_o eye_n that_o thou_o and_o the_o felicity_n of_o all_o rest_v in_o i_o the_o only_a sovereign_a good_a ix_o meditation_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n actiones_fw-la nostras_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o prelude_n they_o shall_v be_v all_o docible_a of_o god_n 6._o 1._o point_n consider_v how_o almighty_a god_n from_o the_o first_o creation_n of_o thing_n have_v propose_v all_o his_o perfection_n to_o be_v open_o read_v in_o the_o book_n of_o creature_n 1._o for_o by_o the_o ample_a space_n of_o heaven_n he_o have_v manifest_v his_o immensnes_n by_o the_o diversity_n of_o celestial_a influence_n the_o variety_n of_o his_o gift_n and_o grace_n by_o the_o splendour_n of_o the_o sun_n &_o moon_n his_o beauty_n by_o the_o admirable_a viciscitude_n of_o the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n his_o providence_n by_o the_o immovable_a firmness_n &_o stability_n of_o the_o earthly_a globe_n his_o constancy_n and_o immutability_n by_o the_o plenty_n of_o his_o benefit_n wherewith_o he_o have_v most_o copious_o endow_v we_o his_o goodness_n last_o in_o the_o huge_a vastness_n and_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n he_o have_v leave_v the_o inexhaustible_a abyss_n of_o his_o essence_n express_v as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o paint_v cloth_n 2._o point_n consider_v beside_o by_o what_o mean_v the_o same_o god_n heretofore_o have_v explicate_v his_o mystery_n to_o we_o with_o diverse_a oracle_n of_o prophet_n &_o with_o the_o manifold_a shadow_n and_o figure_n of_o the_o old_a law_n 11._o so_o the_o green_a bush_n 3._o untouched_a in_o the_o flame_n signify_v the_o virginity_n and_o fecundity_n of_o the_o virgin-mother_n the_o brazen_a serpent_n 21._o with_o who_o aspect_n erect_v in_o the_o wilderness_n be_v cure_v the_o wound_a sling_v with_o serpent_n express_v the_o cross_n &_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o be_v the_o wholesome_a remedy_n of_o miserable_a mortal_n the_o marriage_n solemnize_v between_o solomon_n &_o the_o egyptian_a woman_n 11._o &_o represent_v the_o hypostatical_a union_n of_o the_o eternal_a word_n with_o the_o humane_a nature_n 3._o point_n but_o while_o these_o thing_n seem_v but_o small_a to_o the_o great_a immensity_n of_o his_o love_n he_o himself_o be_v make_v man_n come_v down_o unto_o we_o and_o take_v possession_n of_o the_o hart_n and_o assume_v to_o he_o the_o office_n of_o a_o teatcher_n instruct_v it_o and_o deliver_v the_o art_n not_o of_o work_v miracle_n nor_o of_o build_v new_a world_n but_o imbue_v it_o with_o new_a precept_n and_o altogether_o unheard_a of_o hitherto_o learn_v say_v he_o of_o i_o because_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o humble_a of_o hart_n 11._o 4._o point_n i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o give_v my_o mind_n very_o frequent_o and_o serious_o to_o learn_v this_o lesson_n by_o hart_n wherein_o consist_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o christian_a perfection_n and_o i_o will_v examine_v myself_o how_o diligent_o hitherto_o i_o have_v behave_v myself_o therein_o and_o what_o method_n i_o will_v afterward_o keep_v to_o be_v exact_a the_o colloqvy_n shall_v be_v direct_v to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n most_o earnest_o crave_v he_o to_o afford_v i_o light_n to_o comprehend_v the_o divine_a mystery_n a_o hart_n docile_a &_o apt_a to_o receive_v such_o light_n and_o motion_n strength_n of_o memory_n lest_o the_o species_n of_o thing_n once_o receive_v may_v easy_o vanish_v away_o and_o force_v sufficient_a wherewith_o to_o execute_v what_o i_o shall_v think_v fit_a to_o be_v dove_n pater_fw-la aue._n jesus_n paint_v the_o image_n of_o the_o last_o thing_n in_o the_o table_n of_o the_o hart_n the_o hymn_n o_o rare_a apelles_n lo_o the_o frame_n my_o hart_n but_o first_o prepare_v the_o same_o which_o be_v all_o slubber_v over_o with_o sin_n wipe_v all_o away_o and_o then_o begin_v to_o draw_v the_o shape_n of_o virtue_n here_o and_o make_v the_o four_o last_o thing_n appeareâ—_n that_o no_o chimaera_n of_o the_o brain_n or_o
fantasy_n i_o may_v retain_v beside_o vouchsafe_v to_o draw_v some_o saint_n begin_z sweet_a jesv_n figure_n paint_n who_o i_o may_v imitate_v and_o love_n as_o do_v narcissus_n from_o above_o descend_v apelles_n thou_o divine_a come_v every_o day_n and_o draw_v some_o line_n the_o incentive_a 1._o nothing_o be_v more_o miserable_a than_o the_o hart_n when_o it_o give_v licence_n to_o wander_a imagination_n and_o liberty_n to_o self_n love_n my_o god_n what_o image_n what_o fantasy_n what_o enormity_n what_o folly_n be_v depaint_v there_o 2._o but_o after_o that_o jesus_n the_o divine_a painter_n have_v enter_v into_o the_o shop_n of_o the_o hart_n &_o take_v the_o hart_n it-self_n as_o a_o table_n to_o draw_v and_o paint_v therein_o thou_o may_v straight_o discover_v the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o trinity_n reform_v the_o effigy_n of_o jesus_n and_o mary_n draw_v the_o whole_a celestial_a court_n represent_v and_o the_o face_n of_o the_o gallant_a virtue_n express_v whether_o with_o great_a lustre_n of_o colour_n or_o feel_v of_o piety_n or_o delectation_n of_o the_o mind_n i_o can_v not_o say_v 3._o o_o most_o love_a jesv_n imbue_v my_o hart_n with_o the_o colour_n of_o heaven_n paint_v not_o shadow_n but_o genuine_a and_o native_a image_n snowy_a innocence_n green_n of_o hope_n the_o pure_a gold_n of_o charity_n that_o so_o the_o closet_n of_o my_o hart_n may_v come_v to_o be_v a_o certain_a cabinet_n or_o reliquary_n of_o all_o perfection_n the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n my_o hart_n my_o jesus_n be_v a_o empty_a table_n since_o thou_o have_v wip_v away_o thence_o the_o image_n and_o fade_a shadow_n of_o worldly_a thing_n and_o throw_v down_o the_o idol_n which_o i_o myself_o have_v wicked_o erect_v in_o thy_o sanctuary_n take_v then_o i_o pray_v thy_o pecil_n in_o thy_o hand_n and_o dip_v they_o in_o the_o lively_a colour_n thou_o have_v that_o no_o series_n or_o tract_n of_o year_n nor_o inclemency_n of_o the_o air_n nor_o dust_n raise_v from_o the_o earth_n may_v blemish_v or_o deface_v what_o thy_o alworking_a hand_n from_o the_o most_o absolute_a idea_n of_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n have_v divine_o paint_v for_o thou_o o_o great_a artisan_n have_v set_v down_o in_o write_v with_o thy_o hand_n those_o noble_a soul_n abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n of_o the_o predestinate_a thou_o true_o be_v that_o admirable_a author_n who_o do_v put_v the_o last_o hand_n to_o the_o azure_a orb_n of_o heaven_n apply_v the_o pure_a gold_n to_o the_o star_n the_o green_n of_o the_o emerald_n to_o the_o herb_n the_o snowy_a candour_n to_o the_o lily_n the_o crimson_a to_o the_o rose_n the_o purple_a to_o the_o violet_n pale_a with_o yellow_a mix_v thou_o sprinckle_v crystal_n on_o the_o adamant_n the_o etherean_a brightness_n on_o the_o saphir_n the_o vulcan_n flame_n on_o the_o carbuncle_n last_o thou_o have_v endow_v all_o thing_n as_o well_o sensible_a as_o insensible_a with_o such_o variety_n of_o colour_n and_o sweet_a delectation_n as_o the_o eye_n can_v be_v satisfy_v with_o behold_v they_o 1_o and_o in_o this_o huge_a vastness_n of_o the_o world_n my_o god_n thou_o have_v show_v thy_o omnipotence_n which_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n may_v well_o admire_v though_o not_o conceive_v or_o comprehend_v but_o in_o the_o diversity_n of_o create_a thing_n which_o a_o strange_a knot_n concord_v discord_n and_o discord_v concord_n most_o streiht_o tie_v together_o thou_o have_v impress_v the_o lively_a image_n of_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n in_o the_o order_n of_o this_o universal_a al_n but_o there_o be_v not_o among_o all_o thy_o creature_n any_o one_o no_o not_o the_o least_o of_o they_o wherein_o conspicuous_a draught_n of_o thy_o goodness_n shine_v not_o everywhere_a since_o therefore_o my_o hart_n be_v a_o void_a table_n already_o sit_v to_o be_v wrought_v draw_v i_o beseech_v thou_o divine_a painter_n and_o here_o delineate_v only_o these_o four_o image_n which_o devour_v time_n with_o no_o age_n may_v cancel_v or_o be_v out_o and_o first_o frame_n in_o this_o table_n that_o last_o grim_a and_o dreadful_a line_n or_o period_n of_o my_o life_n and_o let_v these_o here_o be_v the_o draught_n of_o this_o sad_a image_n let_v i_o lie_v as_o die_v with_o eye_n sink_v into_o my_o head_n with_o pale_a and_o deadly_a face_n leaden_a lip_n let_v death_n stand_v by_o threaten_v with_o a_o terrible_a iavelin_n in_o hand_n here_o the_o devil_n menace_v with_o weapon_n of_o temptation_n there_o the_o guard_n a_o angel_n break_v his_o thrust_n in_o my_o defence_n above_o be_v the_o judge_n see_v attend_v the_o passage_n &_o issue_n of_o the_o soul_n let_v the_o child_n howl_v at_o the_o doleful_a bed_n the_o servant_n each_o provide_v for_o himself_o add_v if_o thou_o list_v the_o cousin_n lie_v not_o far_o off_o wherein_o the_o senselle_n corpse_n be_v to_o be_v lay_v until_o that_o day_n when_o the_o last_o trumpet_n find_v shall_v sumon_v the_o bury_v to_o arise_v oh_o wholesome_a and_o profitable_a picturel_n whole_a only_a aspect_n will_v show_v i_o that_o be_v my_o nothing_o to_o myself_o and_o lay_v the_o swell_a wind_n will_v hold_v i_o in_o my_o earth_n that_o i_o grow_v not_o proud_a yea_o will_n give_v i_o a_o generous_a and_o stout_a hart_n that_o triumphant_o i_o may_v trample_v on_o the_o trash_n and_o trumpery_n of_o the_o world_n and_o creep_v on_o the_o ground_n with_o frequent_a sigh_n preocupy_v death_n before_o my_o death_n mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n now_o pious_a jesv_n i_o pray_v draw_v and_o finish_v also_o the_o other_o part_n of_o the_o table_n of_o the_o other_o side_n with_o due_a lineament_n be_v that_o majesty_n set_v forth_o wherewith_o as_o judge_v thou_o shall_v appear_v one_o day_n and_o be_v see_v of_o all_o to_o handle_v and_o discuss_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o live_n and_o dead_a let_v i_o here_o behold_v thou_o sit_v in_o the_o cloud_n with_o the_o mouth_n arm_v with_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n and_o with_o a_o eternal_a separation_n sever_a the_o sheep_n from_o goat_n on_o which_o image_n as_o often_o as_o i_o shall_v cast_v my_o eye_n i_o may_v feel_v the_o bit_n and_o fear_n of_o thy_o dreadful_a justice_n cast_v upon_o i_o whensoever_o i_o shall_v lash_v out_o like_o a_o fury_n into_o the_o precipice_n of_o unbridled_a appetite_n go_v on_o heavenly_a artificer_n now_o must_v thou_o paint_v a_o hell_n that_o lake_n so_o dreadful_a for_o its_o sulphur_n and_o flame_n where_o the_o unhappy_a soul_n cheyn_v together_o with_o howl_v and_o despair_v cry_n fill_v all_o thing_n and_o with_o that_o tragedy_n publish_v their_o wretchedness_n and_o miserable_a condition_n so_o exhibit_v the_o whole_a as_o i_o may_v seem_v to_o behold_v the_o unclean_a spirit_n touch_v the_o darkness_n self_n as_o with_o the_o finger_n feel_v the_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n hear_v the_o horrible_a blasphemy_n their_o cry_n their_o path_n their_o phlegm_n which_o in_o vain_a they_o cast_v forth_o against_o god_n their_o ban_n and_o curse_n wherewith_o they_o cruel_o tear_v one_o another_o that_o be_v astonish_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o this_o picture_n i_o may_v eternal_o sing_v thy_o mercy_n 88_o which_o have_v hold_v i_o unworthy_a a_o thousand_o and_o a_o thousand_o time_n from_o this_o lamentable_a abyss_n of_o infinite_a evil_n last_o my_o good_a painter_n look_v where_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o ample_a space_n of_o my_o hart_n seem_v void_a i_o say_v not_o express_v but_o shadow_n i_o pray_v the_o image_n at_o least_o of_o eternal_a glory_n and_o beatitude_n exhibit_v howsoever_o which_o a_o rude_a draught_n that_o house_n &_o royal_a seat_n where_o thou_o lie_v open_v the_o most_o divine_a treasure_n which_o thou_o have_v reserve_v for_o thy_o child_n with_o the_o title_n of_o inheritance_n here_o let_v that_o great_a and_o bless_a city_n of_o celestial_a jerusalem_n build_v all_o of_o gold_n 21._o and_o precious_a stone_n even_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n there_o let_v the_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n be_v see_v clothe_v with_o the_o sun_n that_o grave_a senate_n of_o patriarch_n and_o apostle_n with_o head_n crown_v with_o golden_a diadem_n beside_o those_o valiant_a hero_n who_o with_o the_o price_n of_o their_o blood_n and_o life_n have_v purchase_v themselves_o immortal_a laurel_n figure_n also_o that_o mount_n pure_a than_o crystal_n wherein_o the_o candid_a mother_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o virginal_a flock_n deliciat_fw-la with_o the_o lamb_n himself_o amid_o the_o chaste_a delight_n and_o quire_n 14._o now_o than_o that_o these_o four_o picture_n may_v the_o better_o be_v conferue_v let_v they_o not_o be_v enclose_v i_o pray_v in_o moysaicall_a work_n with_o certain_a little_a stone_n link_v and_o cement_v together_o lest_o perhaps_o disagree_v with_o themselves_o they_o fly_v a_o sunder_o but_o let_v one_o be_v set_v in_o ebony_n
another_o in_o cypress_n wood_n the_o other_o be_v garnish_v round_o with_o plate_n of_o silver_n all_o enamel_a and_o set_v with_o topase_o stone_n and_o final_o the_o last_o be_v deck_v with_o the_o rich_a gem_n take_v off_o thy_o hand_n now_o if_o thou_o please_v the_o work_n be_v full_o finish_v yet_o one_o thing_n more_o remain_v my_o divine_a painter_n of_o no_o small_a regard_n forsooth_o that_o to_o thy_o exquisite_a work_n thou_o add_v a_o curtain_n least_o unlucky_o the_o dust_n or_o moist_a air_n or_o more_o untoward_a mind_n may_v ever_o taint_v or_o least_o obscure_a so_o elegant_a and_o terse_a a_o picture_n x._o meditation_n the_o preparatory_a prayer_n actiones_fw-la nostras_fw-la etc._n etc._n the_o prelude_n i_o will_v to_o god_n they_o will_v be_v wise_a &_o provide_v for_o the_o last_o thing_n 32._o 1._o point_n consider_v jesus_n to_o be_v a_o excellent_a painter_n who_o with_o the_o only_a pencil_n of_o the_o mouth_n to_o wit_n the_o draught_n of_o one_o little_a word_n of_o fiat_fw-la paint_v the_o whole_a world_n with_o so_o great_a and_o artificious_a a_o variety_n of_o colour_n and_o how_o in_o each_o creature_n he_o have_v express_v very_o excellent_a lineament_n of_o his_o power_n wisdom_n and_o goodness_n 2._o point_n think_v what_o force_n have_v the_o lively_a image_n and_o representation_n of_o death_n particular_a judgement_n and_o hell_n to_o restrain_v the_o lawless_a liberty_n of_o our_o life_n and_o too_o excessive_a mirth_n and_o how_o much_o the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o heavenly_a glory_n prevail_v to_o stir_v up_o the_o mind_n in_o the_o course_n of_o virtue_n and_o to_o take_v away_o the_o difficulty_n they_o use_v to_o meet_v with_o who_o walk_v that_o way_n 3._o point_n think_v this_o also_o with_o thyself_o how_o the_o picture_n and_o the_o image_n of_o the_o foresay_a thing_n express_v at_o no_o time_n shall_v be_v wipe_v away_o from_o the_o table_n of_o the_o hart_n this_o be_v the_o source_n of_o all_o our_o tear_n and_o error_n to_o be_v so_o careless_a and_o backward_a to_o conceive_v and_o premeditate_v before_o hand_n what_o be_v to_o be_v exhibit_v in_o the_o last_o act_n and_o period_n of_o our_o life_n the_o colloqvy_n shall_v be_v make_v to_o god_n beseech_v he_o not_o to_o suffer_v that_o either_o the_o delight_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o world_n or_o prosperity_n &_o adversity_n may_v ever_o raçe_v out_o of_o our_o mind_n those_o picture_n who_o affect_n be_v so_o necessary_a for_o we_o to_o our_o salvation_n pater_fw-la aue._n jesus_n bring_v in_o the_o cross_n into_o the_o hart_n and_o easy_o imprint_n it_o in_o the_o lover_n the_o hymn_n have_v thou_o no_o harbinger_n to_o bring_v thy_o furniture_n so_o great_a a_o king_n but_o must_v thyself_o in_o person_n come_v to_o order_v all_o and_o hang_v this_o room_n my_o hart_n alas_o 〈◊〉_d hardly_o brook_v to_o be_v transfix_v with_o tenter_n bookâ—_n for_o nail_n and_o hamner_n now_o i_o see_v and_o ladder_n all_o prepare_v for_o i_o ah_o without_o sheet_n i_o see_v thy_o bed_n thy_o cross_n no_o bolster_n for_o thy_o head_n except_o it_o be_v a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n thy_o canopy_n be_v heaven_n forlorn_a all_o thing_n lament_v thy_o pain_n to_o see_v jesv_n come_v in_o i_o will_v mourn_v with_o thou_o the_o incentive_a 1._o go_v in_o lovely_a cross_n enter_v lance_n sponge_n nail_n scourge_n bloody_a thorn_n get_v you_o in_o to_o the_o closet_n of_o the_o hart_n welcome_o still_o but_o on_o this_o condition_n that_o jesus_n bring_v you_o in_o himself_o for_o myrrh_n with_o jesus_n be_v admirable_a and_o mere_a sweetness_n 2._o thou_o say_v thou_o love_v jesus_n then_o needs_o must_v thou_o his_o cross_n for_o if_o otherwise_o thou_o boast_v to_o love_n jesus_n thou_o deceive_v thyself_o and_o other_o 3._o most_o sweet_a child_n what_o have_v you_o and_o i_o to_o do_v with_o this_o lumber_n here_o scarce_o be_v thou_o come_v into_o the_o world_n but_o thou_o be_v oppress_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o punishment_n oh_o plant_v thy_o seat_n in_o my_o hart_n and_o than_o shall_v i_o challenge_v hell_n it-self_n for_o if_o jesus_n and_o i_o hold_v together_o what_o hercules_n can_v stand_v against_o we_o both_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n most_o worthy_a painter_n 87._o i_o pray_v take_v the_o table_n in_o hand_n again_o for_o before_o thou_o make_v a_o end_n of_o thy_o work_n in_o the_o escutcheon_n of_o my_o hart_n thou_o must_v needs_o paint_v thy_o arm_n with_o some_o motto_n or_o other_o that_o by_o the_o devise_n thou_o may_v be_v know_v to_o be_v the_o master_n of_o the_o house_n the_o palace_n of_o king_n and_o their_o house_n as_o well_o in_o the_o country_n as_o city_n everywhere_a be_v wont_a to_o give_v forth_o their_o title_n arm_n and_o name_n of_o their_o ancestor_n to_o wit_n the_o monument_n of_o their_o royal_a stock_n and_o ancient_a nobility_n as_o for_o thy_o arm_n and_o tropheve_n of_o thy_o name_n good_a jesv_n i_o take_v they_o to_o be_v thy_o cross_n nail_n lance_n crown_n '_o of_o thorn_n scourge_n that_o pillar_n whereto_o thou_o be_v bind_v &_o those_o very_a cord_n wherewith_o thou_o be_v tie_v i_o say_v he_o have_v be_v train_v up_o in_o labour_n from_o my_o youth_n go_v to_o then_o for_o my_o sake_n among_o those_o four_o image_n of_o the_o last_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v full_o finish_v in_o all_o point_n let_v these_o instrument_n as_o tropheye_v of_o thy_o passion_n be_v likewise_o pourtrait_v the_o cross_n will_v be_v of_o cedar_n that_o be_v paint_v in_o his_o proper_a colour_n the_o spear_n sprinkle_v with_o blood_n the_o nail_n dip_v in_o the_o same_o dye_n the_o pillar_n mark_v with_o drop_n and_o streak_n of_o blood_n last_o the_o cord_n and_o scourge_n with_o blood_n also_o but_o so_o as_o wash_v away_o with_o tear_n here_o and_o there_o they_o make_v certain_a distinction_n between_o at_o sight_n of_o these_o arm_n if_o they_o offer_v to_o encroach_v or_o approach_v near_o to_o the_o hart_n be_v the_o enemy_n disperse_v and_o fly_v as_o wax_v before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o fire_n but_o hoâ—_n my_o lord_n print_n i_o pray_v that_o cross_n more_o deep_a into_o my_o hart_n if_o it_o be_v churlish_a &_o resist_v use_v violence_n with_o it_o &_o soften_v it_o if_o need_v be_v if_o with_o too_o much_o softness_n it_o prove_v ill_a and_o diffuse_v it-self_n constrain_v the_o part_n to_o consist_v and_o hold_v together_o but_o be_v sure_a that_o every_o colour_n thou_o here_o work_v with_o be_v well_o mix_v with_o thy_o blood_n for_o this_o colour_n please_v best_a as_o be_v the_o simbol_n of_o love_n be_v this_o cross_n to_o i_o sweet_a jesus_n as_o a_o buckler_n to_o rebate_v and_o blunt_v the_o weapon_n of_o the_o enemy_n be_v it_o a_o wall_n or_o trench_v to_o gird_v i_o in_o arm_n for_o i_o to_o assail_v my_o enemy_n with_o all_o may_v it_o stir_v in_o i_o always_o first_o a_o fresh_a and_o lively_a memory_n of_o thy_o passion_n than_o a_o burn_a desire_n of_o suffer_v with_o alacrity_n for_o thou_o all_o hard_a and_o cruel_a thing_n no_o otherwise_o indeed_o then_o of_o those_o thorn_n be_v rose_n the_o blackberry_n the_o whitest-lillye_n let_v this_o wood_n cast_v into_o my-mind_n turn_v the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o water_n into_o sweetness_n 5._o change_v gall_n into_o honey_n aloe_n to_o sugar_n let_v the_o cross_n be_v the_o mast_n of_o the_o sail_a ship_n wherein_o transport_v i_o may_v happy_o land_v at_o the_o haven_n of_o salvation_n my_o bed_n where_o couch_v as_o the_o phoenix_n in_o her_o nest_n and_o consume_v with_o the_o flame_n of_o love_n and_o turn_v to_o ash_n i_o may_v die_v jacob_n ladder_n 28._o to_o mount_v to_o heaven_n by_o the_o pilgrim_n staff_n to_o pass_v the_o jourdan_n 32._o the_o sheephook_n to_o keep_v in_o the_o stray_a sense_n in_o their_o duty_n pharus_n whereto_o i_o may_v direct_v my_o course_n in_o the_o tempestuous_a sea_n of_o the_o world_n amid_o the_o thick_a fog_n or_o foul_a weather_n may_v the_o lance_n and_o scourge_n strike_v a_o terror_n to_o the_o proud_a and_o rebellious_a spirit_n that_o menace_v a_o far-off_a and_o revew_v the_o assault_n by_o sit_v try_v to_o invade_v thy_o sanctuary_n pitch_n lord_n and_o plant_v this_o cross_n of_o thou_o in_o the_o turret_n of_o the_o hart_n be_v it_o there_o a_o standard_n which_o be_v aim_v at_o as_o the_o captayn_n sign_n and_o sign_n of_o war_n may_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o my_o mind_n anon_o be_v summon_v with_o alarm_n and_o pell-mell_a direct_o rush_v upon_o the_o enemy_n be_v arm_v with_o this_o cross_n as_o with_o the_o keen_a sword_n i_o may_v cut_v off_o the_o wretched_a head_n of_o the_o cruel_a holofernes_n 13._o and_o rise_v up_o against_o my_o adversary_n like_o that_o angel_n who_o in_o a_o night_n
pleasure_n abound_v but_o in_o the_o contrary_a jesus_n be_v absent_a what_o hideous_a darkness_n over-casts_a the_o mind_n whole_a squadron_n of_o calamity_n trouble_n desperation_n fear_n mourning_n tediousness_n sloth_n molestation_n and_o what_o not_o come_v rush_v in_o by_o troop_n the_o colloqvy_n shall_v be_v direct_v to_o the_o bless_a virgin_n of_o who_o with_o the_o great_a endeavour_n of_o a_o earnest_n and_o submiss_a mind_n that_o may_v be_v i_o will_v crave_v leave_n that_o what_o she_o lead_v before_o i_o may_v sing_v after_o she_o my_o soul_n do_v magnify_v the_o lord_n 1._o especial_o since_o the_o benefit_n i_o receive_v from_o her_o son_n be_v likewise_o infinite_a 116._o &_o i_o will_v further_o invite_v not_o only_o the_o angelical_a spirit_n to_o sing_v but_o all_o create_a thing_n whatsoever_o with_o that_o psalm_n of_o david_n praise_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o nation_n pater_fw-la aue._n jesus_n rest_v in_o the_o lover_n hart_n the_o hymn_n behold_v my_o hart_n do_v christ_n enclose_v while_o he_o do_v sleep_v i_o do_v repose_n as_o i_o in_o he_o he_o rest_v in_o i_o if_o he_o awake_v i_o needs_o must_v be_v the_o cause_n that_o make_v the_o noise_n within_o for_o nought_o disquiet_v he_o but_o sin_n but_o i_o with_o cross_n soon_o be_o vex_v with_o injury_n and_o care_n perplex_v and_o i_o who_o shall_v my_o will_v resign_v be_o soon_o disturb_v grieve_v fret_v repine_v until_o jesus_n do_v his_o grace_n impart_v who_o give_v repose_n unto_o my_o hart_n o_o happy_a hart_n with_o such_o a_o guest_n which_o here_o have_v what_o he_o give_v thou_o rest_n the_o incentive_a 1._o so_o long_o as_o the_o hart_n in_o god_n and_o god_n rest_v in_o the_o hart_n which_o be_v wrought_v with_o a_o holy_a consent_n of_o will_n let_v the_o heaven_n thunder_n and_o lighten_v the_o earth_n quake_v and_o move_v out_o of_o its_o seat_n the_o element_n tumult_n the_o wind_n of_o temptation_n rage_n and_o make_v a_o hurly-burly_n yet_o the_o hart_n shall_v be_v quiet_a and_o laugh_v at_o al._n 2._o when_o thou_o have_v receive_v jesus_n take_v the_o venerable_a sacrament_n of_o the_o eucharist_n take_v heed_n thou_o awake_v he_o noâ—_n delicious_o sleep_v there_o either_o with_o the_o hideous_a noise_n of_o outrageous_a choler_n or_o with_o the_o obstreperous_a clamour_n of_o the_o other_o passion_n or_o by_o any_o other_o way_n of_o break_a silence_n so_o much_o as_o with_o the_o huâ—h_o only_o 3._o but_o do_v thou_o sleep_v my_o little_a jesus_n and_o as_o thou_o list_v thyself_o take_v thy_o rest_n in_o god_n name_n we_o make_v thou_o a_o couch_n ready_a in_o the_o hart_n we_o intend_v to_o love_v none_o but_o thou_o we_o will_v never_o break_v our_o faith_n with_o thou_o though_o the_o wind_n bluster_v and_o sea_n roar_v never_o so_o much_o the_o preamble_n to_o the_o meditation_n i_o sleep_v and_o my_o hart_n wake_v 5._o it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o most_o love_a jesus_n whist_o therefore_o you_o heaven_n earth_n hold_v your_o peace_n jesus_n sleep_v in_o the_o bed_n of_o the_o hart_n sweet_o rest_v you_o bustle_v in_o vain_a o_o restless_a wind_n the_o hart_n where_o jesus_n take_v his_o rest_n be_v safe_a enough_o the_o ship_n be_v now_o in_o the_o haven_n which_o the_o master-hand_n of_o so_o divine_a a_o pilot_n guide_v cease_v aquilo_n ah_o thou_o cold_a gelid_a cruel_a stranger_n of_o the_o north_n bridle_v thy_o most_o ominous_a blast_n for_o thou_o exhaust_v and_o dry_v up_o the_o river_n of_o celestial_a grace_n frees_a the_o heart_n of_o man_n with_o a_o slothful_a ice_n and_o nigh_o kill_v they_o with_o cold_a thou_o strippe_v the_o tree_n of_o fruit_n and_o leaf_n make_v the_o earth_n even_o horrid_a with_o hoary_a frost_n and_o winter_n down_n dashe_v the_o tall_a ship_n and_o the_o best_a mane_v and_o sinke_v they_o in_o a_o fatal_a gulf_n cease_v thou_o southern_a enemy_n stormy_a auster_n froward_a hot_a rhewmatike_n and_o which_o be_v worse_o thou_o incentive_a and_o firebrand_n of_o lust_n bridle_v thy_o fatal_a breath_n wherewith_o thou_o burn_v all_o thing_n stir_v humour_n extinguishe_v the_o fire_n of_o divine_a love_n sprinckle_v the_o nerve_n and_o synnew_n dishartn_a mind_n and_o make_v they_o languish_v and_o do_v thou_o cease_v likewise_o sweep_v faun_n or_o succourer_n of_o the_o eastern_a coast_n thou_o fatal_a african_n not_o only_o familiar_a with_o tempest_n but_o full_o of_o a_o pestilent_a and_o blast_a breath_n thou_o rusfle_v here_o in_o vain_a thou_o shall_v never_o shake_v this_o hart_n wherein_o jesus_n take_v his_o rest_n but_o thou_o the_o fauner_n of_o the_o eastern_a sun_n gentle_a eurus_n whether_o thou_o will_v be_v call_v subsolanus_n or_o vulturnus_n rather_o who_o be_v think_v to_o blow_v the_o wind_n of_o a_o favourable_a and_o smile_a fortune_n remove_v those_o insolent_a blast_n of_o thou_o for_o the_o hart_n intentive_a to_o divine_a thing_n and_o all_o inflame_a with_o love_n hear_v and_o attend_v thou_o not_o now_o come_v i_o then_o to_o thou_o my_o little_a jesus_n tell_v i_o go_v to_o what_o slumber_n be_v this_o which_o refresh_v thy_o weary_a body_n with_o so_o gentle_a a_o shower_n of_o vapour_n thou_o be_v once_o tire_v in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o day_n sit_v at_o the_o fountain_n attend_v the_o poor_a samaritan_n woman_n 4_o with_o who_o as_o the_o ancient_a jacob_n with_o his_o rebâ—cca_n thou_o strucke_v a_o new_a contract_n of_o marriage_n again_o elsewhere_a be_v break_v with_o toil_n of_o travel_v sherwd_a iournye_n thou_o get_v to_o the_o mountain_n top_n about_o the_o shut_n in_o of_o the_o day_n 6._o to_o refresh_v thy_o weary_a limb_n with_o a_o short_a repose_n when_o present_o have_v now_o hardly_o begin_v to_o enter_v into_o prayer_n thou_o be_v fain_o abrupt_o to_o break_v it_o off_o but_o what_o sleep_v thou_o here_o now_o for_o nor_o do_v i_o think_v thou_o be_v so_o drown_v in_o sleep_n or_o so_o idle_a be_v to_o meditate_v on_o nothing_o if_o thy_o love_n deceive_v i_o not_o i_o shall_v very_o believe_v thou_o now_o revolue_v in_o mind_n that_o sacred_a marriage_n which_o thou_o one_o day_n waste_v to_o contract_n with_o the_o church_n thy_o immaculate_a spouse_n at_o that_o most_o happy_a tree_n of_o the_o cross_n when_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n shall_v bind_v thou_o both_o hand_n and_o foot_n and_o from_o thy_o open_a side_n that_o other_o eve_n shall_v issue_n forth_o as_o once_o the_o form_n eve_n have_v do_v our_o common_a parent_n who_o sudden_o arise_v so_o build_v of_o the_o bone_n of_o adam_n cast_v into_o that_o prophetical_a and_o ecstatical_a sleep_n 2._o or_o whether_o be_v thou_o not_o perhaps_o volue_v and_o revolve_v many_o thing_n within_o thou_o stude_v and_o contrive_v with_o thyself_o what_o dowry_n to_o make_v thy_o new_a spouse_n and_o peradventure_o think_v upon_o the_o ornament_n and_o dress_n for_o her_o head_n earing_n bracelet_n carcanet_n and_o wedding_n robe_n all_o embroider_v with_o the_o rich_a gem_n with_o such_o like_a nuptial_a honour_n and_o present_v fit_a for_o spouse_n or_o thou_o design_a who_o know_v the_o form_n perhaps_o and_o solemn_a table_n of_o matrimony_n which_o hereafter_o in_o the_o public_a theatre_n of_o the_o world_n thou_o be_v to_o celebrate_v with_o the_o church_n and_o the_o holy_a soul_n it_o may_v be_v thou_o consider_v what_o her_o poverty_n be_v and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o what_o the_o rest_n of_o all_o her_o goodly_a stock_n of_o misery_n or_o wherein_o only_o she_o be_v rich_o furnish_v and_o abundant_o well_o store_v or_o perhaps_o thou_o think_v of_o yet_o more_o full_a &_o happy_a thing_n than_o these_o which_o here_o thou_o dream_v on_o while_o thou_o sleep_v for_o in_o those_o gentle_a slumber_n thou_o take_v in_o the_o humane_a hart_n thou_o now_o plot_v perhaps_o in_o mind_n the_o immense_a glory_n thou_o will_v afford_v the_o soul_n with_o a_o prodigal_a hand_n who_o shall_v have_v the_o grace_n to_o receive_v thou_o courteous_o indeed_o this_o doubtless_o thou_o handle_v now_o volue_v revolue_v destine_a and_o design_a o_o great_a jacob_n while_o thou_o sleep_v so_o with_o thy_o head_n rest_v on_o a_o hard_a stone_n what_o strange_a what_o divine_a thing_n there_o do_v thou_o behold_v and_o how_o many_o angel_n be_v show_v thou_o on_o that_o ladder_n go_v up_o and_o down_o so_o pitch_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o reach_v up_o to_o heaven_n jacob_n as_o we_o have_v in_o the_o sacred_a history_n 28._o fly_v the_o more_o than_o deadly_a hate_n &_o fury_n which_o his_o brother_n esau_n bear_v unto_o he_o come_v to_o luza_n where_o he_o make_v a_o stone_n his_o pillow_n lie_v on_o the_o bare_a ground_n in_o stead_n of_o a_o soft_a and_o easy_a bed_n and_o behold_v he_o see_v a_o ladder_n fix_v on_o the_o ground_n extend_v to_o heaven_n god_n lean_v on_o
ostentation_n of_o his_o power_n as_o also_o in_o the_o three_o year_n of_o his_o reign_n to_o celebrate_v public_o the_o day_n wherein_o first_o he_o take_v a_o perfect_a possession_n of_o susa_n the_o chief_a seat_n of_o his_o kingdom_n prepare_v a_o persian_a royal_a and_o a_o sumptuous_a banquèt_fw-la for_o first_o assuerus_n himself_o be_v the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n and_o who_o be_v he_o he_o reign_v from_o india_n to_o ethiopea_n from_o the_o east_n to_o the_o west_n and_o what_o more_o he_o give_v law_n to_o 27._o province_n appoint_v so_o many_o prefect_n and_o governor_n to_o they_o who_o in_o the_o king_n name_n may_v administer_v justice_n assuâ—â—â—rus_n therefore_o be_v a_o mighty_a and_o most_o puissant_a king_n yea_o true_o he_o have_v conquer_v and_o subdue_v to_o his_o own_o dominion_n the_o whole_a world_n 1._o if_o we_o believe_v but_o his_o own_o epistle_n 13._o though_o indeed_o i_o shall_v think_v it_o rather_o to_o be_v no_o more_o than_o a_o mere_a exaggeration_n of_o insolent_a man_n who_o extend_v their_o bound_n a_o little_a wide_o use_v to_o flatter_v themselves_o with_o the_o empire_n straight_o of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o be_v it_o so_o as_o they_o boast_v of_o &_o make_v their_o brag_v assuerus_n yet_o shall_v seem_v but_o a_o fly_v compare_v with_o god_n himself_o nor_o ever_o shall_v though_o he_o puss_n up_o himself_o never_o so_o much_o arrive_v to_o the_o bulk_n and_o worth_n of_o a_o elephant_n jesus_n the_o master_n of_o this_o feast_n not_o only_o as_o god_n but_o even_o also_o as_o man_n be_v the_o sovereign_n &_o supreme_a lord_n of_o all_o thing_n in_o who_o loin_n be_v write_v king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n 19_o and_o at_o who_o aspect_n &_o tribunal_n come_v to_o judgement_n shall_v assuerus_n himself_o appear_v one_o day_n yea_o tremble_v and_o groan_n the_o while_n the_o rest_n may_v likewise_o be_v gather_v by_o this_o yet_o if_o you_o please_v let_v we_o survey_v they_o more_o particular_o that_o our_o purpose_n &_o scope_n may_v appear_v more_o clear_o susa_n be_v not_o the_o head-citty_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o persia_n but_o a_o pleasant_a and_o most_o delicious_a tempe_n which_o that_o river_n coaspes_n wash_v as_o it_o go_v a_o long_a who_o water_n king_n and_o those_o very_o far_o remote_a from_o thence_o make_v use_v of_o for_o dainty_a drink_n and_o for_o the_o amenity_n of_o the_o place_n it_o take_v the_o name_n of_o lily_n which_o susa_n signify_v in_o persia._n here_o therofore_o they_o repose_v and_o lodge_v themselves_o and_o that_o true_o in_o those_o royal_a and_o princely_a garden_n wodd_n and_o grove_n 1._o in_o the_o spring_n especial_o as_o we_o may_v believe_v here_o not_o only_o the_o pleasant_a variety_n of_o flower_n and_o herb_n make_v a_o wanton_a dalliance_n but_o even_o of_o the_o beautiful_a tree_n also_o in_o dispose_v whereof_o in_o checkerwise_a and_o distribute_v the_o ally_n walk_n and_o arbour_n the_o royal_a hand_n themselves_o after_o the_o country_n fashion_n have_v labowr_v to_o some_o purpose_n but_o what_o trow_v you_o be_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o garnishment_n of_o this_o festival_n court_n where_o the_o pavilion_n be_v of_o a_o costly_a and_o rich_a stuff_n of_o cerulean_a aetherean_a and_o of_o the_o colour_n of_o the_o hyacinth_n who_o curteyne_v hang_v with_o string_n of_o purple_a silk_n fasten_v with_o â—â—â—inges_n make_v of_o ivory_n at_o either_o end_n these_o rich_a and_o stately_a canopye_n be_v gallant_o sustain_v with_o marble_n pillar_n beneath_o lay_v humble_a pallot_v on_o the_o ground_n a_o pleasant_a pavement_n to_o rest_v upon_o all_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n strey_v with_o the_o fair_a mantle_n and_o rich_a carpet_n as_o the_o 70._o interpreter_n signify_v wrought_v all_o over_o embroider_v and_o curious_o set_v forth_o with_o needle-work_n of_o rose_n and_o diverse_a other_o flower_n glitter_a and_o beguile_v the_o sense_n beside_o all_o which_o the_o pavement_n it-self_n shine_v all_o of_o a_o certain_a square_a stone_n and_o that_o in_o quadruple_a wise_n enterstinguish_v with_o in_o the_o emerald_n and_o touchstone_n and_o as_o the_o hebrew_n have_v with_o marble_n and_o hyacinth_n be_v certain_a title_n forsooth_o diversify_v all_o in_o a_o admirable_a manner_n and_o these_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o common_a guest_n for_o i_o shall_v think_v those_o of_o the_o better_a â—â—â—t_n be_v all_o entertain_v in_o the_o iâ—_n most_o lodging_n of_o those_o princely_a palace_n where_o with_o tapistrye_n and_o picture_n be_v all_o the_o room_n and_o lobbeye_n sumpteous_o hang_v can_v there_o be_v ever_o any_o thing_n either_o for_o majesty_n more_o royal_a and_o magnificent_a or_o for_o luxury_n and_o delight_n more_o soft_a and_o delicious_a o_o childish_a toy_n &_o mere_o gugawe_n o_o loose_a cogitation_n of_o the_o soul_n even_o bendingto_o the_o earth_n why_o creep_v thou_o on_o the_o earth_n thou_o little_o much_o rump_n and_o please_v thyself_o so_o much_o with_o these_o trifle_n measure_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n at_o least_o the_o vast_a immensnes_n of_o the_o heaven_n gaze_n if_o thou_o can_v and_o behold_v the_o sun_n moon_n and_o the_o rest_n more_o than_o common_a people_n of_o that_o starry_a house_n which_o be_v but_o only_o outward_a ornament_n for_o those_o within_o far_o different_a from_o they_o transcend_v not_o only_o the_o faculty_n of_o the_o sense_n but_o even_o the_o agility_n of_o the_o mind_n also_o be_v mere_o lay_v out_o of_o sight_n hear_v the_o mellifluous_a bernard_n 114._o that_o same_o indeed_o be_v the_o true_a and_o only_a joy_n which_o be_v not_o of_o the_o creature_n but_o be_v true_o conceive_v of_o the_o creator_n himself_o and_o which_o be_v possess_v by_o thou_o no_o man_n can_v take_v away_o from_o thou_o where_o to_o compare_v all_o pleasure_n otherwise_o be_v but_o sorrow_n all_o sweet_n but_o bitterness_n all_o beauty_n deformity_n last_o all_o other_o thing_n nought_o else_o but_o tedious_a and_o irksome_a which_o otherwise_o may_v seem_v more_o please_a and_o delightful_a now_o then_o which_o be_v the_o other_o point_n look_v we_o into_o the_o great_a assuerus_n guest_n 1._o and_o directour_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o these_o i_o note_v two_o sort_n some_o purple_a hero_n of_o tke_v persian_n and_o chief_a prefect_n of_o those_o country_n and_o province_n 127._o in_o number_n who_o all_o leave_v magistrate_n of_o inferior_n order_n behind_o they_o in_o their_o room_n to_o take_v up_o difference_n accur_v the_o while_n flock_v to_o thy_o city_n &_o princely_a court_n to_o that_o great_a feast_n the_o other_o guest_n be_v the_o common_a sort_n of_o the_o city_n of_o susa_n itself_o from_o the_o high_a to_o the_o low_a a_o vast_a people_n without_o head_n or_o certain_a number_n of_o they_o but_o for_o the_o minister_n and_o waiter_n there_o i_o seem_v also_o to_o behold_v two_o order_n of_o they_o some_o prefect_n of_o the_o royal_a palace_n who_o as_o sterwards_o voucher_n and_o sewer_n of_o the_o feast_n appoint_v and_o place_v the_o guest_n prescribe_v law_n and_o rule_n to_o they_o to_o be_v keep_v among_o they_o other_o to_o execute_v lesser_a and_o inferior_a office_n as_o butler_n taster_n cup-brearers_a and_o the_o rest_n of_o waiter_n all_o but_o if_o compare_v with_o the_o angel_n as_o well_o the_o page_n and_o other_o of_o that_o divine_a table_n as_o the_o bid_a guest_n themselves_o or_o either_o with_o the_o number_n or_o splendour_n of_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o bless_a citizen_n of_o heaven_n those_o be_v but_o dwarf_n these_o giant_n those_o wretch_n and_o for_o manner_n most_o common_o wicked_a these_o bless_a and_o happy_a yea_o most_o holy_a these_o except_o a_o few_o a_o ignoble_a and_o base_a people_n and_o these_o not_o only_o most_o grave_a senator_n but_o king_n and_o monarch_n all_o without_o exception_n behold_v here_o the_o queen-mother_n of_o god_n to_o amit_v the_o spouse_n himselfc_n behold_v the_o patriarch_n prophet_n apostle_n martyr_n confessor_n virgin_n and_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o court_n of_o heaven_n and_o let_v the_o mede_n and_o persian_a guest_n alone_o yet_o still_o assuerus_n 1._o vaunt_v &_o boast_v of_o the_o bowel_n &_o dish_n of_o his_o feast_n be_v it_o so_o let_v we_o set_v down_o they_o to_o eat_v &_o drink_v our_o fill_n for_o this_o be_v thesumme_n of_o al._n the_o dish_n plate_n and_o trencher_n be_v often_o change_v such_o be_v the_o multitude_n and_o variety_n there_o and_o store_n of_o silver_n gold_n and_o other_o precious_a vessel_n for_o here_o they_o eat_v and_o drink_v also_o in_o gold_n and_o cup_n make_v all_o of_o gem_n as_o for_o the_o cup_n the_o septuaginta_fw-la aver_v there_o be_v one_o make_v of_o carbuncle_n sure_o of_o a_o vast_a and_o immense_a price_n to_o wit_n of_o thirty_o thousant_fw-mi talent_n which_o of_o our_o
thing_n it-self_n with_o the_o needy_o of_o faith_n only_o in_o that_o celestial_a paradise_n of_o the_o bless_a hart_n jesus_n lay_v his_o pilgrim_n habit_n a_o side_n and_o the_o veil_n of_o faith_n wherewith_o he_o be_v shroud_v shall_v exhibit_v his_o humanity_n to_o be_v see_v and_o enjoy_v face_n to_o face_n i_o have_v say_v too_o little_a yea_o his_o divine_a essence_n also_o this_o perhaps_o be_v enough_o to_o beatitude_n yet_o will_v he_o cause_v the_o three_o divine_a person_n father_n son_n and_o holy-ghost_n to_o be_v so_o present_a as_o they_o may_v not_o only_o be_v see_v but_o even_o seem_v in_o a_o manner_n to_o be_v touch_v also_o beside_o in_o this_o native_a and_o most_o lucid_a mirror_n of_o all_o thing_n many_o other_o thing_n nigh_o infinite_a for_o number_n for_o beauty_n and_o variety_n sure_o admirable_a shall_v shine_v with_o all_o with_o so_o new_a always_o &_o so_o fresh_a a_o obâ—ect_n that_o as_o long_o as_o eternity_n shall_v last_v they_o shall_v not_o breed_v any_o tediousness_n in_o the_o beholder_n or_o ever_o diminish_v the_o thirst_n of_o see_v and_o behold_v more_o â—â—ere_o therefore_o as_o in_o a_o lively_a picture_n express_v in_o their_o colour_n those_o mystery_n of_o faith_n and_o religion_n shall_v be_v true_o represent_v which_o now_o hardly_o be_v but_o shadow_v and_o with_o all_o our_o endeavour_n never_o whole_o attein_v the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o virgin_n the_o oeconomy_n of_o man_n redemption_n the_o divine_a providence_n in_o administer_a thing_n the_o admirable_a and_o most_o hide_a reason_n of_o punish_v the_o good_a and_o prosper_v the_o wicked_a last_o the_o law_n trace_n and_o rapt_n of_o divine_a love_n by_o which_o he_o have_v at_o last_o conduct_v the_o hart_n which_o love_v he_o sweet_o indeed_o and_o yet_o strong_o now_o by_o the_o pleasant_a and_o then_o the_o horrid_a path_n now_o of_o joy_n then_o of_o sadness_n into_o the_o seat_n of_o all_o beatitude_n from_o the_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o all_o which_o verity_n especial_o the_o object_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o person_n and_o conceive_v the_o image_n in_o the_o mind_n of_o so_o excellent_a and_o admirable_a thing_n who_o see_v not_o very_o sovereign_a and_o nigh_o incredible_a joy_n to_o arise_v queen_n saba_n scarce_o enter_v into_o the_o room_n where_o solomon_n be_v fell_a into_o so_o great_a admiration_n and_o be_v so_o rapt_v and_o transport_v with_o delight_n at_o the_o order_n pomp_n magnificence_n especial_o at_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o king_n himself_o that_o recover_v breath_n at_o last_o which_o she_o have_v nigh_o lose_v she_o cry_v out_o aloud_o blessed_n be_v thy_o man_n &_o bless_v thy_o servant_n who_o stand_v always_o before_o thou_o and_o hearken_v to_o thy_o wisdom_n 10._o yet_o these_o be_v but_o toy_n chip_n trifle_n compare_v with_o the_o presence_n and_o sight_n of_o god_n they_o report_v of_o s._n francis_n that_o be_v once_o sad_a than_o ordinary_a he_o be_v so_o take_v and_o ravish_v with_o the_o short_a modulation_n a_o angel_n make_v with_o the_o light_a touch_n of_o his_o thumb_n on_o a_o harp_n as_o he_o seem_v to_o himself_o to_o be_v no_o more_o on_o the_o earth_n but_o to_o be_v conversant_a in_o heaven_n amid_o the_o bless_a spirit_n there_o fran._n good_a god_n if_o these_o which_o in_o heavenly_a delight_n be_v likely_a one_o of_o the_o least_o among_o they_o so_o short_a and_o slight_a touch_n of_o the_o angelical_a hand_n as_o they_o can_v hardly_o be_v hear_v be_v yet_o able_a to_o ravish_v the_o holyman_n what_o will_v the_o harmony_n work_v of_o so_o many_o angelical_a and_o humane_a voice_n what_o exultation_n will_v be_v there_o what_o dance_v and_o iubelye_v beside_o if_o the_o mean_a thing_n in_o heaven_n as_o song_n and_o dance_n so_o delight_n and_o tickle_v heart_n what_o will_v the_o rest_n do_v both_o for_o number_n and_o dignity_n far_o great_a what_o be_v more_o poor_a and_o slender_a with_o we_o they_o a_o bare_a &_o simple_a thought_n of_o god_n yet_o david_n in_o his_o great_a trouble_n and_o affliction_n when_o he_o feel_v himself_o most_o oppress_v with_o the_o tip_n of_o the_o lip_n only_o of_o his_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v will_v lick_v in_o this_o celestial_a 〈◊〉_d divine_a honey_n and_o therewith_o take_v extreme_a pleasure_n i_o be_v mindful_a of_o god_n say_v he_o and_o take_v delight_n 56._o again_o have_v but_o a_o thought_n only_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n of_o mere_a joy_n he_o can_v hardly_o contain_v himself_o but_o sing_v in_o triumph_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o have_v be_v tell_v i_o we_o shall_v go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n 111._o which_o triumphal_a verse_n of_o the_o royal_a psalmist_n when_o our_o angelical_a bless_a aloysius_n be_v near_o his_o death_n through_o weakness_n can_v not_o whole_o bring_v forth_o rejoice_v say_v he_o we_o go_v rejoice_v and_o with_o that_o so_o break_a and_o abrupt_a verse_n in_o his_o mouth_n even_o die_v wouderful_o exult_v another_o time_n when_o the_o kingly_a prophet_n not_o only_o consider_v that_o he_o be_v to_o go_v to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o send_v his_o soul_n as_o it_o be_v before_o he_o into_o those_o gallerye_n themselves_o and_o entrye_n of_o heaven_n and_o privy_o lay_v his_o ear_n to_o the_o door_n in_o a_o manner_n of_o the_o nuptial_a chamber_n and_o obscure_o hear_v a_o kind_n of_o whisper_v i_o know_v not_o of_o some_o of_o the_o joy_n there_o within_o it_o not_o only_o wipe_v away_o from_o he_o all_o sadness_n cause_v in_o he_o through_o the_o form_n exprobration_n object_v to_o he_o of_o where_o be_v his_o god_n but_o dilate_v his_o breast_n make_v he_o to_o pour_v forth_o his_o soul_n into_o most_o sweet_a and_o ecstatical_a pleasure_n and_o wherefore_o because_o say_v he_o i_o shall_v enter_v into_o the_o place_n of_o the_o admirable_a tabernacle_n even_o to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n in_o the_o voice_n of_o exultation_n and_o confession_n the_o sound_n of_o the_o master_n of_o the_o feast_n 41._o last_o another_o time_n be_v yet_o mortal_a when_o creep_a by_o stealth_n as_o it_o be_v he_o have_v secret_o insinuate_v himself_o into_o the_o bower_n or_o conclave_n of_o the_o immortal_n compare_v they_o with_o himself_o and_o our_o humane_a affair_n he_o break_v forth_o into_o these_o term_n of_o joy_n and_o congratulation_n how_o lovely_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n oh_o lord_n of_o virtue_n my_o soul_n covet_v and_o belong_v after_o the_o gallery_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o hart_n and_o my_o flesh_n have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o live_a god_n bless_a be_v they_o lord_n who_o dwell_v in_o thy_o house_n they_o shall_v praise_v thou_o forever_o and_o ever_o because_o in_o thy_o gallery_n one_o day_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o 83._o to_o wit_n so_o great_a be_v the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o eternal_a light_n which_o s._n augustin_n express_o say_v in_o these_o word_n ult._n that_o though_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o enjoy_v it_o long_o than_o a_o day_n yet_o for_o that_o only_a innumerable_a year_n of_o this_o life_n full_a of_o delight_n and_o the_o abundance_n of_o temporal_a good_n be_v worthy_o and_o with_o reason_n to_o be_v contemn_v for_o it_o be_v not_o false_o or_o slight_o say_v that_o better_a be_v one_o day_n in_o thy_o gallery_n than_o a_o thousand_o so_o as_o it_o be_v less_o to_o be_v admire_v that_o david_n shall_v present_o add_v this_o also_o i_o have_v choose_v rather_o to_o be_v a_o abject_a in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_n in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o sinner_n 9_o i_o have_v rather_o say_v he_o be_v in_o the_o low_a office_n of_o a_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o porch_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o there_o watch_v at_o the_o entry_n as_o a_o slave_n before_o he_o with_o the_o hope_n of_o enjoy_v this_o celestial_a beatitude_n then_o with_o the_o hazard_n of_o lose_v it_o in_o the_o most_o ample_a and_o sumptuous_a palace_n and_o house_n to_o be_v observe_v and_o court_v by_o a_o number_n of_o client_n and_o friend_n hence_o that_o affection_n of_o the_o mind_n aspiringe_v unto_o heaven_n with_o a_o swift_a course_n as_o the_o hart_n covet_v the_o fountain_n of_o water_n so_o my_o soul_n desire_v thou_o o_o god_n 14._o that_o kind_n of_o beast_n true_o be_v fleet_n and_o swift_a but_o then_o fly_v he_o with_o most_o speed_n when_o either_o be_v chase_v by_o hound_n or_o bite_v with_o serpent_n he_o feel_v a_o extraordinary_a thirst_n for_o then_o to_o quench_v that_o heat_n he_o run_v headlong_o to_o the_o fountain_n &_o fly_v like_o the_o wind_n david_n thirst_v likewise_o and_o no_o less_o groan_v &_o sigh_v after_o heaven_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o the_o face_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o great_a desire_n