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ordinary_a catechism_n that_o they_o may_v be_v able_a to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o 11._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 15._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 1._o act._n 17._o 11._o faith_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v they_o to_o instruct_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n and_o to_o know_v and_o discern_v the_o voice_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o voice_n of_o a_o stranger_n to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o and_o not_o hand_n over_o head_n receive_v whatsoever_o be_v deliver_v by_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o habit_n and_o place_n of_o a_o minister_n but_o to_o discern_v at_o least_o in_o main_a point_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n the_o sound_a doctrine_n of_o their_o faithful_a teacher_n from_o the_o error_n and_o untruth_n of_o false_a seducer_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o quality_n of_o our_o knowledge_n that_o must_v be_v effectual_a the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o knowledge_n respect_v the_o quality_n of_o it_o that_o it_o be_v sanctify_v effectual_a and_o save_v knowledge_n neither_o do_v every_o kind_n of_o knowledge_n make_v we_o and_o our_o life_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o 20._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 4._o &_o 6._o 20._o there_o be_v a_o false_a knowledge_n consist_v in_o vain_a speculation_n fable_n quirk_n and_o conceit_n of_o wit_n endless_a and_o useless_a genealogy_n which_o minister_v question_n rather_o than_o edify_v which_o be_v in_o faith_n and_o make_v man_n rather_o more_o proud_a and_o contentious_a then_o more_o holy_a and_o religious_a which_o be_v odious_a unto_o god_n and_o there_o be_v a_o literal_a or_o speculative_a knowledge_n swim_v in_o the_o brain_n which_o not_o be_v effectual_a for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o 1._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 2._o &_o 8._o 1._o heart_n and_o amendment_n of_o the_o life_n do_v not_o profit_n but_o rather_o hurt_v those_o that_o have_v it_o puss_v they_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o make_v they_o disdain_v those_o that_o want_v it_o the_o which_o as_o it_o increase_v their_o sin_n because_o it_o be_v commit_v against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n and_o leave_v man_n without_o excuse_n so_o do_v it_o make_v their_o punishment_n more_o grievous_a and_o their_o condemnation_n more_o intolerable_a for_o the_o servant_n that_o know_v his_o master_n will_v and_o do_v 47._o luk_n 12._o 47._o it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o easy_a for_o sodom_n 41._o mat._n 11._o 21_o 22._o john_n 9_o 41._o and_o gomorrah_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o corazin_n and_o bethsaida_n because_o hear_v christ_n word_n and_o see_v his_o work_n they_o repent_v not_o this_o knowledge_n though_o it_o be_v true_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n which_o be_v the_o word_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n yet_o be_v it_o vain_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o effect_n be_v uneffectual_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o to_o the_o assure_v we_o of_o life_n eternal_a in_o which_o when_o we_o excel_v never_o so_o much_o yet_o shall_v we_o come_v short_a of_o many_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n yea_o of_o the_o devil_n themselves_o who_o in_o theory_n and_o speculation_n know_v more_o than_o we_o yea_o in_o truth_n such_o knowledge_n be_v no_o better_a than_o ignorance_n in_o god_n estimate_n see_v we_o know_v only_o so_o much_o in_o christianity_n as_o we_o bring_v into_o use_n and_o practice_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n hereby_o we_o do_v know_v that_o we_o know_v god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o and_o keep_v not_o 3._o 1._o job._n 2._o 3._o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o and_o again_o whosoever_o abide_v in_o he_o sin_v not_o whosoever_o sin_v that_o be_v in_o whosoever_o 6._o 1._o job._n 3._o 6._o sin_n rule_v and_o reign_v have_v not_o see_v he_o neither_o know_v he_o §._o sect._n 3_o that_o save_a knowledge_n be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n and_o have_v our_o life_n and_o way_n please_v in_o his_o sight_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o such_o a_o 1._o stude_n non_fw-la ut_fw-la plus_fw-la alijs_fw-la scias_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la melius_fw-la seneca_n tit._n 1._o 16._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o joh._n 4._o 24._o psal_n 16._o 8._o gen._n 5._o 24._o gen._n 17._o 1._o knowledge_n as_o swim_v in_o the_o brain_n but_o labour_n after_o such_o a_o save_v &_o effectual_a knowledge_n to_o be_v the_o guide_n of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o make_v use_v of_o all_o we_o know_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o the_o reform_v of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n for_o example_n
that_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n rejoice_v in_o it_o when_o it_o be_v alone_o without_o the_o company_n of_o any_o worldly_a comfort_n &_o in_o the_o great_a solitude_n it_o present_v unto_o we_o a_o theatre_n 2._o nullum_fw-la theatrum_fw-la virtuti_fw-la conscientiâ_fw-la maius_fw-la cic._n tusc_n l._n 2._o of_o delight_n and_o not_o only_o in_o the_o absence_n of_o all_o worldly_a good_a but_o also_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o great_a worldly_a evil_n for_o he_o that_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v so_o when_o the_o apostle_n be_v beat_v for_o christ_n cause_n their_o back_n be_v no_o more_o load_v 41._o rom._n 5_o 3._o act._n 5._o 41._o with_o stripe_n than_o their_o heart_n lift_v up_o with_o joy_n because_o they_o be_v think_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o he_o so_o when_o paul_n and_o sylas_n be_v imprison_v 16._o act._n 16._o and_o their_o foot_n in_o the_o stock_n their_o joy_n be_v at_o liberty_n and_o the_o room_n that_o contain_v they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o confine_v it_o it_o accompany_v the_o fast_o conscia_fw-la mens_fw-la recti_fw-la famae_fw-la man_n dacia_fw-la ridet_fw-la ovid._n 4._o fast_o faithful_a in_o all_o their_o affliction_n and_o make_v their_o burden_n light_n which_o be_v intolerable_a to_o those_o that_o want_v it_o in_o their_o great_a poverty_n it_o be_v in_o stead_n of_o riches_n in_o all_o their_o sickness_n it_o be_v a_o comfortable_a cordial_a in_o the_o noisome_a stench_n of_o worldly_a slander_n and_o reproach_n it_o be_v a_o sweet_a ointment_n and_o precious_a perfume_n which_o cheer_v and_o reviu_v their_o spirit_n so_o when_o paul_n be_v apprehend_v and_o arraign_v as_o a_o heinous_a malefactor_n this_o comfort_n refresh_v he_o that_o he_o have_v live_v with_o all_o good_a conscience_n before_o god_n so_o when_o he_o be_v press_v out_o of_o measure_n even_o unto_o death_n with_o trouble_n and_o 1._o act._n 23._o 1._o persecution_n he_o rejoice_v in_o this_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o conscience_n yea_o even_o at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n when_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n like_o false_a friend_n forsake_v 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o or_o stay_v with_o we_o do_v become_v like_o job_n kinsman_n miserable_a comforter_n serve_v for_o no_o use_n but_o to_o aggravate_v our_o grief_n the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n triumph_v over_o death_n itself_o because_o it_o be_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o straight_a door_n through_o which_o we_o shall_v enter_v into_o a_o fair_a palace_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n yea_o it_o shall_v cheer_v our_o heart_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o when_o they_o who_o have_v spend_v their_o day_n in_o carnal_a delight_n shall_v droop_v and_o desire_v the_o hill_n to_o fall_v upon_o and_o cover_v they_o the_o joy_n of_o conscience_n 16._o apoc._n 6._o 16._o will_v cause_v we_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o head_n because_o the_o day_n of_o our_o full_a redemption_n 72._o luk._n 21._o 28._o benè_fw-la sibi_fw-la conscius_fw-la falsis_fw-la non_fw-la debet_fw-la moveri_fw-la convitijs_fw-la nec_fw-la aestimare_fw-la plus_fw-la ponderis_fw-la in_o alieno_fw-la esse_fw-la convitio_fw-la quà m_fw-la in_o svo_fw-la testimonio_fw-la amb._n the_o offic_n nemo_fw-la plus_fw-la videtur_fw-la aestimare_fw-la virtutem_fw-la etc._n etc._n quà m_fw-la qui_fw-la boni_fw-la very_fw-la famam_fw-la perdidit_fw-la ne_fw-la conscientiam_fw-la perderet_fw-la sen._n epist_n 72._o draw_v near_o if_o then_o we_o can_v find_v in_o ourselves_o this_o true_a spiritual_a joy_n that_o will_v bear_v we_o up_o in_o all_o estate_n and_o keep_v we_o above_o water_n in_o the_o great_a storm_n of_o worldly_a affliction_n it_o be_v a_o manifest_a sign_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o we_o have_v no_o joy_n save_v that_o which_o be_v feed_v with_o the_o fuel_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n and_o be_v present_o extinguish_v when_o the_o water_n of_o tribulation_n be_v cast_v upon_o it_o if_o it_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o most_o need_v it_o and_o will_v stay_v on_o no_o term_n any_o long_o with_o we_o then_o while_o it_o may_v have_v the_o company_n of_o health_n wealth_n pleasure_n and_o preferment_n friend_n and_o fame_n if_o we_o rejoice_v more_o in_o earthly_a then_o in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o the_o name_n and_o credit_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n more_o than_o in_o the_o thing_n themselves_o and_o in_o the_o fame_n more_o than_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o well-doing_n and_o less_o grieve_v when_o we_o have_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o conscience_n then_o when_o we_o be_v at_o a_o loss_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o glory_n and_o esteem_v among_o man_n it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o conscience_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a savour_v more_o of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n then_o of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o final_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v know_v by_o the_o integrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o it_o for_o it_o labour_v to_o approve_v itself_o before_o god_n and_o man_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n it_o respect_v the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n and_o show_v itself_o in_o every_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o in_o any_o due_a order_n and_o proportion_n be_v observe_v in_o the_o weight_n and_o excellency_n of_o every_o duty_n it_o join_v piety_n and_o holiness_n with_o honesty_n and_o righteousness_n and_o faith_n with_o good_a work_n and_o so_o give_v place_n and_o precedency_n to_o the_o chief_a duty_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o thrust_v out_o of_o door_n the_o least_o and_o mean_a with_o careless_a neglect_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o have_v respect_n to_o all_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o god_n commandment_n and_o of_o paul_n who_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n so_o 18._o heb._n 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main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v the_o main_a part_n and_o principal_a duty_n of_o it_o which_o we_o ought_v general_o to_o perform_v at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n cap._n i._n of_o the_o main_a duty_n wherein_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o those_o duty_n which_o god_n have_v command_v we_o have_v entreat_v the_o more_o large_o of_o the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o when_o the_o foundation_n be_v lay_v large_a and_o deep_a the_o building_n which_o be_v erect_v upon_o it_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o durable_a and_o now_o we_o be_v come_v to_o show_v first_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o second_o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o of_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v in_o it_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o whole_a carriage_n unto_o god_n reveal_v will_n both_o in_o flee_v and_o forsake_v all_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o be_v general_o require_v in_o many_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n depart_v from_o evil_a and_o do_v good_a cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o put_v you_o off_o concern_v the_o former_a conversation_n the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a according_a 24_o psal_n 34._o 14._o esa_n 1_o 16._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 11._o eph._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24_o to_o the_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n and_o put_v on_o that_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o
true_a holiness_n so_o hierome_n to_o this_o purpose_n say_v that_o there_o be_v two_o kind_n of_o god_n celantiam_fw-la duo_o sunt_fw-la genera_fw-la mandatorum_fw-la in_fw-la quibus_fw-la clauditur_fw-la tota_fw-la iustitia_fw-la etc._n etc._n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la commandment_n in_o which_o all_o justice_n be_v comprehend_v the_o one_o forbid_v the_o other_o command_v for_o as_o evil_n be_v prohibit_v so_o good_a thing_n be_v enjoin_v there_o cessation_n and_o rest_n work_v here_o study_n and_o endeavour_n there_o the_o mind_n be_v restrain_v here_o incite_v here_o it_o be_v a_o fault_n to_o ibid._n innocentiae_fw-la imprimis_fw-la fundamentum_fw-la ponatur_fw-la supra_fw-la quod_fw-la facilâus_fw-la possit_fw-la arduum_fw-la culmen_fw-la iustitiae_fw-la erigere_fw-la hieron_n ibid._n do_v there_o not_o to_o have_v do_v and_o therefore_o to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n it_o suffice_v not_o as_o many_o think_v to_o be_v harmless_a and_o innocent_a unless_o we_o also_o 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worldling_n who_o worship_v he_o not_o at_o all_o he_o that_o hide_v his_o talon_n be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n because_o he_o do_v not_o use_v it_o to_o his_o master_n advantage_n as_o well_o as_o they_o that_o abuse_v and_o misspend_v it_o dives_fw-la be_v cast_v into_o hell_n for_o not_o feed_v lazarus_n as_o well_o as_o other_o that_o rob_v and_o oppress_v the_o poor_a the_o foolish_a virgin_n be_v shut_v out_o who_o have_v not_o in_o their_o lamp_n the_o oil_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o they_o at_o christ_n left_a hand_n shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n have_v their_o portion_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n who_o do_v not_o feed_v the_o hungry_a and_o clothe_v the_o naked_a as_o well_o as_o they_o who_o spoil_v they_o of_o their_o food_n and_o raiment_n see_v there_o be_v but_o this_o difference_n between_o they_o that_o the_o one_o withhold_v their_o right_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v they_o the_o other_o take_v it_o away_o when_o they_o already_o have_v it_o the_o one_o like_o the_o nurse_n withhold_v the_o breast_n from_o the_o hungry_a child_n entrust_v to_o her_o care_n and_o keep_n the_o other_o pull_v the_o teat_n out_o of_o his_o mouth_n when_o he_o have_v take_v hold_n of_o it_o or_o if_o they_o differ_v at_o all_o as_o in_o some_o case_n there_o be_v some_o difference_n there_o shall_v be_v only_o this_o difference_n in_o their_o punishment_n that_o these_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a man_n who_o have_v power_n to_o do_v good_a and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v damn_v in_o hell_n but_o not_o in_o so_o deep_a a_o degree_n of_o condemnation_n as_o the_o other_o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n consist_v in_o evangelical_a obedience_n both_o in_o forsake_v that_o evil_n which_o god_n forbid_v and_o in_o do_v that_o good_a which_o he_o command_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n therefore_o it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o hate_v and_o forsake_v all_o evil_a and_o that_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v that_o which_o be_v good_a that_o be_v that_o we_o abhor_v and_o renounce_v sin_n in_o all_o kind_n without_o exception_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o while_o we_o live_v in_o the_o state_n of_o infidelity_n we_o most_o love_v and_o to_o which_o as_o yet_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n most_o incline_v see_v they_o be_v our_o great_a and_o most_o dangerous_a enemy_n &_o like_o traitorous_a rebel_n raise_v intestine_a war_n within_o we_o do_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v expose_v we_o to_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o open_a enemy_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n in_o which_o total_a relinquish_a of_o sin_n we_o must_v be_v constant_a in_o our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n and_o not_o do_v it_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v hereafter_o and_o with_o the_o like_a constancy_n we_o be_v to_o settle_v ourselves_o in_o embrace_v and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n whether_o they_o be_v hard_a or_o easy_a pleasant_a or_o displeasant_a 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the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o 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psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d ãâã_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o we_o be_v steward_n and_o not_o absolute_a owner_n of_o the_o gift_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o so_o our_o great_a gift_n will_v work_v in_o we_o great_a humility_n see_v they_o be_v but_o receipt_n and_o consequent_o debt_n for_o which_o we_o shall_v be_v accountant_a unto_o god_n how_o we_o have_v employ_v they_o nine_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o many_o virtue_n and_o grace_n yet_o if_o pride_n be_v mix_v with_o they_o it_o will_v spoil_v they_o all_o see_v it_o be_v the_o poison_n of_o all_o virtue_n a_o small_a portion_n whereof_o will_v infect_v a_o great_a quantity_n of_o wholesome_a meat_n and_o drink_v whereas_o humility_n be_v such_o a_o ornament_n as_o will_v add_v much_o to_o their_o native_a beauty_n and_o make_v they_o true_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n ten_o let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o the_o example_n of_o god_n servant_n who_o as_o they_o have_v excel_v in_o all_o other_o grace_n so_o also_o in_o humility_n as_o of_o abraham_n job_n david_n paul_n but_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o the_o most_o perfect_a pattern_n of_o humility_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a monarch_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n disdain_v not_o to_o wash_v his_o apostle_n foot_n and_o be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n in_o all_o glory_n and_o majesty_n yet_o make_v himself_o of_o no_o reputation_n and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o man_n humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a unto_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o 8._o phil._n 2._o 6_o 7_o 8._o cross_n last_o if_o we_o will_v attain_v to_o true_a humility_n we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o spare_n and_o seldom_o use_v of_o these_o mean_n but_o exercise_v ourselves_o daily_o in_o they_o because_o pride_n will_v not_o easy_o leave_v his_o hold_n and_o though_o it_o be_v once_o or_o twice_o or_o many_o time_n repel_v yet_o will_v it_o recover_v new_a strength_n and_o make_v against_o we_o fresh_a assault_n yea_o it_o will_v spring_v sometime_o from_o the_o root_n of_o virtue_n and_o even_o like_o the_o phoenix_n when_o it_o be_v consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n spirit_n it_o will_v re-enlive_a itself_o and_o out_o of_o its_o own_o ash_n recover_v birth_n and_o be_v §._o sect._n 7_o of_o external_a worship_n with_o our_o body_n and_o thus_o much_o concern_v those_o virtue_n whereby_o we_o have_v god_n inward_o in_o our_o heart_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v also_o require_v that_o we_o have_v he_o outward_o in_o our_o body_n and_o external_a action_n and_o that_o be_v when_o as_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n we_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o the_o which_o also_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n see_v he_o have_v create_v and_o redeem_v both_o our_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o soul_n and_o body_n that_o we_o shall_v in_o both_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o and_o though_o alone_o it_o be_v of_o small_a value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v bodily_a 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o exercise_n profit_v nothing_o yet_o do_v the_o lord_n require_v it_o with_o the_o other_o and_o that_o with_o the_o sweet_a incense_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n we_o offer_v 1._o rom._n 12._o 1._o our_o body_n also_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n holy_a and_o acceptable_a unto_o he_o which_o daniel_n think_v to_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o such_o moment_n that_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o 6._o dan._n 6._o be_v cast_v into_o the_o lion_n den_n then_o to_o neglect_v it_o for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o few_o day_n our_o saviour_n also_o require_v not_o only_o that_o we_o have_v in_o we_o the_o heat_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n but_o that_o also_o that_o we_o cause_v their_o light_n to_o shine_v out_o before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v our_o father_n 16._o matth._n 5._o 16._o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o as_o natural_a fire_n do_v retain_v its_o virtue_n and_o strength_n 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this_o real_a reverence_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o excellency_n and_o of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o the_o special_a duty_n respect_v the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n for_o man_n be_v superior_a unto_o other_o either_o in_o excellency_n only_o or_o in_o authority_n also_o and_o government_n in_o excellency_n as_o first_o those_o who_o be_v endue_v with_o better_a gift_n whether_o inward_a or_o outward_a inward_a as_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o mind_n to_o wit_n virtue_n wisdom_n learning_n art_n and_o science_n who_o duty_n be_v that_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o talent_n lend_v unto_o they_o by_o god_n of_o which_o 10._o mat._n 25._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o they_o must_v give_v a_o account_n they_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o in_o pride_n because_o they_o excel_v other_o but_o rather_o be_v the_o more_o humble_a in_o respect_n of_o that_o straight_a reckon_n which_o shall_v be_v require_v of_o they_o and_o 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of_o god_n blessing_n or_o if_o it_o be_v lose_v and_o impair_v whereby_o we_o may_v recover_v it_o as_o good_a diet_n physic_n etc._n etc._n second_o that_o we_o by_o all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n preserve_v our_o safety_n by_o avoid_v unnecessary_a danger_n or_o recover_v 4._o mat._n 4._o 6._o num._n 16._o 38._o 1._o sam._n 31._o 4._o ourselves_o out_o of_o they_o if_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o they_o by_o repel_v gross_a injury_n and_o avoid_v causeless_a quarrel_n and_o all_o other_o mean_n whereby_o our_o life_n be_v needless_o hazard_v but_o above_o all_o here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o earnest_o endeavour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v further_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_a whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v the_o which_o must_v not_o be_v delay_v nor_o post_v off_o from_o time_n to_o time_n as_o it_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o those_o who_o from_o day_n to_o day_n defer_v their_o repentance_n but_o we_o 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which_o it_o forbid_v the_o three_o follow_a commandment_n respect_v the_o adjunct_n of_o our_o neighbour_n person_n for_o after_o that_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o which_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a in_o the_o former_a commandment_n he_o descend_v down_o low_a to_o make_v provision_n for_o the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o all_o that_o belong_v both_o unto_o they_o and_o us._n and_o these_o be_v either_o internal_a or_o external_a internal_a as_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n person_n in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n external_a as_o the_o preservation_n of_o propriety_n in_o good_n in_o the_o eight_o and_o our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o next_o unto_o the_o commandment_n that_o respect_v life_n the_o seven_o commandment_n which_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n and_o purity_n of_o the_o person_n have_v place_n as_o come_v near_o unto_o life_n in_o worth_n and_o excellency_n and_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o outward_a thing_n either_o good_n or_o good_a name_n for_o if_o the_o person_n of_o man_n be_v unchaste_a and_o defile_v with_o unclean_a lust_n then_o must_v also_o marriage_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o generation_n be_v defile_v and_o from_o such_o a_o fountain_n what_o can_v spring_v but_o a_o unclean_a and_o filthy_a life_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v prefer_v before_o death_n itself_o and_o therefore_o next_o unto_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o without_o which_o it_o will_v bring_v no_o true_a joy_n or_o comfort_n unto_o us._n the_o which_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o seven_o commandment_n in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n in_o which_o word_n the_o lord_n forbid_v all_o unclean_a lust_n with_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o they_o and_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v accessary_a unto_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o other_o and_o contrariwise_o command_v the_o preservation_n of_o our_o chastity_n and_o purity_n with_o the_o mean_n and_o sign_n of_o it_o and_o also_o that_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v we_o provide_v for_o the_o chastity_n of_o our_o neighbour_n now_o this_o chastity_n be_v either_o inward_a in_o the_o soul_n and_o heart_n or_o outward_a in_o the_o body_n first_o then_o we_o must_v preserve_v the_o inward_a chastity_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o all_o motion_n and_o passion_n of_o unclean_a lust_n and_o 5._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2_o 11._o mat._n 5._o 28._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 16._o col._n 3._o 5._o unlawful_a concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v the_o adultery_n of_o the_o heart_n that_o our_o saviour_n condemn_v and_o that_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n which_o the_o apostle_n forbid_v neither_o be_v all_o concupiscence_n evil_a and_o to_o be_v condemn_v for_o that_o be_v lawful_a whereby_o we_o desire_v the_o propagation_n of_o mankind_n by_o natural_a generation_n be_v god_n ordinance_n and_o enjoin_v in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n if_o it_o be_v neither_o immoderate_a 8._o gen._n 1._o 18._o heb._n 13._o 4._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 5_o 1._o thes_n 4._o 4._o psal_n 119._o 37._o job_n 31._o 1_o eph._n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 4_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 33._o col._n 3._o 8._o immodest_a nor_o unseasonable_a second_o we_o must_v preserve_v our_o outward_a chastity_n and_o possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v the_o chastity_n of_o our_o eye_n contain_v they_o from_o behold_v wanton_a and_o unclean_a object_n of_o our_o ear_n stop_v they_o against_o all_o rot_a corrupt_a and_o filthy_a communication_n of_o our_o tongue_n restrain_v they_o from_o all_o beastly_a and_o bawdy_a speak_n and_o of_o our_o action_n abstain_v from_o all_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n wanton_a and_o unchaste_a pleasure_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o chastity_n either_o in_o single_a life_n which_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o continency_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n both_o from_o unclean_a lust_n and_o also_o from_o marriage_n or_o in_o wedlock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v conjugal_a fidelity_n the_o moderate_a modest_a and_o seasonable_a use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n and_o pure_a abstinence_n upon_o necessary_a and_o just_a occasion_n as_o in_o time_n of_o absence_n and_o of_o 5._o levit._fw-la 18._o 19_o &_o 20._o 18._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 5._o the_o woman_n separation_n or_o that_o upon_o fit_a occasion_n we_o may_v whole_o give_v ourselves_o to_o fast_v and_o prayer_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v chastity_n but_o whosoever_o will_v thus_o preserve_v their_o chastity_n they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o it_o and_o to_o shun_v the_o contrary_a 20._o mat._n 19_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 6_o 9_o 11._o eph._n 5._o 7._o pro._n 23._o 20._o mean_n and_o occasion_n as_o first_o they_o must_v beg_v it_o of_o god_n by_o prayer_n see_v it_o be_v his_o gift_n alone_o second_o they_o must_v have_v no_o society_n and_o familiarity_n with_o the_o unchaste_a and_o filthy_a wanton_a and_o effeminate_a drunken_a and_o gluttonous_a person_n but_o keep_v company_n with_o those_o who_o be_v sober_a and_o chaste_a modest_a and_o temperate_a three_o they_o must_v use_v the_o preseruative_n of_o chastity_n as_o sobriety_n which_o consist_v as_o it_o be_v here_o consider_v in_o moderate_v the_o delight_n of_o the_o taste_n in_o the_o temperate_a use_n of_o 33._o ezech._n 16._o 49._o pro._n 23._o 33._o 1._o pet._n 4_o 3._o gen._n 19_o 32_o 33._o diet_n and_o abstinence_n from_o gluttony_n
salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o either_o tend_v to_o spiritual_a edification_n by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n reprehension_n 29._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o counsel_n or_o comfort_n or_o to_o his_o temporal_a good_a in_o his_o worldly_a affair_n and_o our_o own_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n be_v further_v when_o unto_o these_o former_a we_o add_v such_o speech_n as_o more_o proper_o tend_v to_o our_o own_o good_a as_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o increase_n of_o any_o other_o save_v grace_n as_o when_o we_o mutual_o inform_v one_o another_o and_o stir_v up_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o we_o by_o holy_a conference_n or_o else_o such_o as_o be_v profitable_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o temporal_a estate_n as_o about_o the_o ordinary_a business_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o earthly_a affair_n in_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o conversant_a now_o that_o we_o may_v thus_o rule_v our_o tongue_n and_o order_v our_o speech_n in_o this_o holy_a manner_n abstain_v from_o all_o light_n and_o vain_a word_n frivolous_a and_o unprofitable_a discourse_n and_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a communication_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v we_o this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o and_o benefit_n one_o another_o especial_o in_o the_o best_a thing_n &_o therefore_o they_o who_o neglect_v these_o and_o direct_v their_o speech_n to_o contrary_a end_n do_v most_o fearful_o abuse_v this_o excellent_a gift_n and_o thereby_o just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o it_o second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n be_v always_o present_a with_o we_o and_o be_v a_o earwitness_n of_o all_o our_o speech_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o blush_v for_o shame_n to_o speak_v any_o thing_n in_o his_o hear_n which_o we_o will_v not_o utter_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o grave_n wise_a and_o religious_a superior_a three_o let_v we_o continual_o remember_v that_o fearful_a say_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n of_o every_o idle_a word_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o that_o by_o our_o word_n we_o shall_v either_o 37._o mat._n 12._o 36_o 37._o be_v justify_v or_o condemn_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o vain_o and_o causeless_o increase_v our_o account_n not_o only_o by_o idle_a and_o unprofitable_a but_o rot_a and_o unsavourie_a speech_n nor_o use_v this_o wind_n of_o word_n as_o bellows_n to_o kindle_v against_o ourselves_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n wrath_n here_o and_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n let_v we_o with_o the_o prophet_n david_n take_v heed_n 1._o psal_n 39_o 1._o to_o our_o way_n that_o we_o offend_v not_o with_o our_o tongue_n and_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o unruly_a evil_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n compare_v it_o like_o a_o headstrong_a 4._o jam._n 3._o 3_o 4._o horse_n that_o will_v stand_v on_o no_o ground_n let_v we_o break_v it_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o god_n judgement_n and_o curb_v it_o in_o with_o the_o bridle_n of_o his_o fear_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rush_v into_o any_o unprofitable_a &_o wicked_a speech_n and_o because_o we_o can_v by_o all_o our_o force_n and_o skill_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n tame_v this_o wild_a and_o unruly_a beast_n but_o that_o it_o will_v break_v out_o and_o utter_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v either_o vain_a and_o useless_a or_o hurtful_a and_o sinful_a let_v we_o often_o desire_v the_o lord_n who_o give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o he_o will_v by_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n rule_n and_o order_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n 3._o psal_n 141._o 3._o of_o our_o lip_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v only_o those_o thing_n which_o may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o work_n and_o action_n final_o our_o daily_a care_n and_o endeavour_n must_v be_v right_o to_o order_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n both_o in_o do_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o in_o leave_v undo_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o he_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o that_o whether_o they_o respect_v god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o for_o our_o time_n and_o strength_n must_v be_v spend_v either_o in_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n or_o in_o the_o work_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n or_o of_o temperance_n sobriety_n and_o holiness_n towards_o ourselves_o either_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o fit_v and_o enable_v unto_o all_o and_o every_o of_o they_o that_o so_o we_o may_v 1._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o ephe._n 4._o 1._o glorify_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n edify_v our_o brethren_n by_o our_o good_a example_n make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a walk_v worthy_a of_o our_o high_a call_n adorn_v our_o profession_n gain_v other_o to_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n and_o by_o our_o fruitfulness_n of_o obedience_n obtain_v a_o plentiful_a harvest_n of_o joy_n and_o happiness_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n and_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a to_o their_o work_n neither_o must_v we_o only_o take_v care_n that_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v take_v up_o and_o furnish_v with_o good_a thought_n and_o holy_a affection_n and_o our_o tongue_n exercise_v in_o christian_a communication_n and_o speech_n savour_v of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n but_o also_o that_o we_o bring_v they_o to_o good_a effect_n by_o practise_v what_o we_o think_v and_o speak_v in_o all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n nor_o that_o we_o mortify_v sin_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o in_o our_o earthly_a member_n 5._o col._n 3._o 5._o and_o outward_a man_n and_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v entertain_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n sinful_a thought_n and_o desire_n or_o break_v out_o into_o rash_a and_o inconsiderate_a speech_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o stay_v here_o and_o not_o produce_v it_o into_o act_n which_o be_v to_o give_v this_o curse_a birth_n full_a growth_n and_o strength_n and_o to_o consummate_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o full_a maturity_n and_o perfection_n 15._o jam._n 1._o 14_o 15._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o god_n good_a pleasure_n in_o all_o thing_n the_o six_o main_a duty_n which_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o perform_v be_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o resign_v our_o 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o providence_n without_o murmur_v or_o repine_v be_v content_v with_o whatsoever_o he_o send_v and_o to_o endure_v what_o he_o inflict_v not_o only_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o have_v the_o apostle_n paul_n a_o example_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v learn_v in_o all_o estate_n to_o be_v content_a so_o that_o he_o can_v be_v abase_v and_o abound_v full_a and_o hungry_a yea_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o the_o help_n of_o christ_n that_o strengthen_v he_o 12._o phil._n 4._o 11._o 12._o to_o the_o attain_n of_o which_o contentation_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o ourselves_o infinite_a 32._o matth._n 6._o 32._o in_o power_n and_o able_a to_o do_v that_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v to_o be_v best_a and_o infinite_a in_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o that_o he_o will_v do_v that_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o we_o which_o in_o his_o wisdom_n he_o know_v most_o profitable_a especial_o for_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o by_o his_o providence_n he_o rule_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o most_o wise_o and_o powerful_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o good_a of_o all_o that_o depend_v upon_o he_o that_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n he_o do_v thereby_o watch_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v any_o 9_o psal_n 34._o 9_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a final_o we_o be_v to_o remember_v
dwell_v with_o we_o and_o principal_o for_o our_o governor_n among_o other_o blessing_n crave_v this_o above_o other_o that_o god_n will_v be_v please_v to_o give_v they_o heart_n to_o erect_v the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n in_o their_o family_n to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o themselves_o and_o those_o who_o be_v commit_v to_o their_o charge_n but_o yet_o let_v neither_o governor_n nor_o inferior_n content_v themselves_o with_o these_o family-duty_n which_o they_o perform_v with_o other_o but_o set_v some_o time_n and_o place_n apart_o for_o their_o private_a devotion_n that_o they_o may_v have_v secret_a conference_n with_o god_n confess_v and_o bewail_v their_o particular_a sin_n and_o corruption_n which_o be_v know_v only_o to_o he_o and_o their_o own_o conscience_n they_o will_v not_o have_v man_n to_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o by_o any_o open_a acknowledgement_n lay_v open_a their_o special_a want_n and_o desire_v earnest_o a_o supply_n of_o those_o gift_n and_o grace_n wherein_o they_o find_v themselves_o most_o defective_a and_o render_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o those_o peculiar_a benefit_n and_o blessing_n which_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n he_o have_v confer_v upon_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o extraordinary_a prayer_n upon_o every_o good_a occasion_n but_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o we_o use_v daily_o these_o set_n solemn_a and_o ordinary_a prayer_n but_o we_o must_v as_o our_o saviour_n injoin_v we_o pray_v always_o and_o as_o the_o 18._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o verse_n 18._o apostle_n speak_v continual_o and_o without_o cease_v that_o be_v we_o must_v be_v ready_a to_o pray_v so_o often_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v we_o any_o occasion_n or_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v in_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v crave_v god_n blessing_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o business_n and_o praise_v his_o name_n for_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n whereby_o we_o have_v be_v enable_v to_o achieve_v it_o crave_v his_o protection_n at_o the_o approach_n of_o any_o danger_n and_o his_o help_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o overcome_v of_o any_o difficulty_n which_o affront_v we_o in_o our_o way_n in_o a_o word_n we_o must_v pray_v in_o season_n that_o be_v at_o our_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o common_a occasion_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o be_v extraordinary_o when_o any_o special_a and_o new_a occasion_n offer_v itself_o unto_o us._n unto_o which_o prayer_n there_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v use_v our_o voice_n or_o gesture_n of_o the_o body_n which_o be_v use_v in_o set_a prayer_n or_o that_o we_o shall_v in_o any_o continue_a or_o long_a speech_n of_o the_o soul_n unto_o god_n express_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o prayer_n but_o only_o that_o we_o use_v sudden_a and_o short_a ejaculation_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v dart_v unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n our_o fervent_a desire_n which_o we_o may_v do_v without_o be_v discern_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crowd_n and_o without_o any_o distraction_n from_o our_o ordinary_a affair_n and_o thus_o nehemiah_n pray_v unto_o 4._o nehem._n 2._o 4._o god_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o heathenish_a king_n for_o good_a success_n in_o his_o suit_n moses_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o army_n for_o help_v and_o deliverance_n when_o 15._o exod._n 14._o 15._o as_o they_o be_v pursue_v by_o the_o egyptian_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o at_o the_o grave_n of_o lazarus_n and_o thus_o be_v we_o to_o pray_v continual_o and_o 41._o john_n 11._o 38_o 41._o without_o cease_v either_o in_o our_o set_n and_o solemn_a prayer_n or_o these_o short_a expression_n of_o our_o heart_n desire_n in_o all_o company_n upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o at_o all_o time_n not_o only_o in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o even_o in_o the_o night_n also_o either_o rise_n with_o david_n to_o praise_n god_n when_o our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o joyful_a apprehension_n of_o some_o extraordinary_a benefit_n according_a to_o that_o at_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o midnight_n will_v i_o rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n or_o with_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n to_o crave_v help_n and_o deliverance_n when_o we_o lie_v under_o the_o weight_n of_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n arise_v say_v she_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o if_o we_o do_v our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a our_o sense_n and_o soul_n be_v sequester_v from_o worldly_a affair_n and_o not_o encumber_v and_o interrupt_v in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n with_o any_o earthly_a distraction_n or_o at_o ordinary_a time_n and_o upon_o usual_a occasion_n lift_v and_o raise_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n unto_o god_n when_o we_o 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throne_n of_o grace_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o request_n know_v unto_o our_o sovereign_a king_n and_o gracious_a father_n with_o assurance_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v the_o which_o must_v inflame_v our_o devotion_n and_o zeal_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o pour_v forth_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n without_o which_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o lip_n want_v the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n will_v become_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n and_o 1._o eccl._n 5._o 1._o therefore_o we_o must_v with_o david_n pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n and_o with_o the_o 4._o psal_n 42._o 4._o afflict_a church_n lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o our_o hand_n unto_o the_o lord_n of_o heaven_n or_o else_o we_o can_v have_v no_o assurance_n to_o be_v hear_v see_v these_o only_a who_o thus_o do_v 41._o lam._n 3._o 41._o have_v the_o promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o 13._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_n 29._o 13._o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n and_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o our_o prayer_n accept_v of_o god_n we_o must_v not_o only_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o outward_a member_n and_o part_n but_o wash_v also_o our_o inward_o our_o 13._o levit._fw-la 1._o 13._o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o so_o offer_v ourselves_o as_o a_o whole_a burn_a offering_n unto_o god_n and_o whilst_o we_o stretch_v out_o our_o hand_n our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v enlarge_v 6._o psal_n 143._o 6._o with_o thirst_a desire_n after_o the_o live_a water_n and_o spring_n of_o god_n gift_n and_o grace_n like_v unto_o the_o thirsty_a land_n §._o sect._n 4_o diverse_a motive_n unto_o the_o daily_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n unto_o which_o daily_a and_o continual_a prayer_n with_o this_o zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n we_o may_v be_v move_v first_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o we_o stand_v in_o such_o 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o need_n of_o god_n continual_a help_n and_o assistance_n that_o we_o can_v subsist_v without_o it_o the_o least_o minute_n for_o in_o he_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v second_o that_o we_o stand_v daily_o and_o continual_o in_o want_n of_o some_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o of_o all_o of_o they_o in_o some_o measure_n and_o degree_n and_o also_o of_o some_o one_o or_o other_o of_o god_n temporal_a benefit_n or_o at_o least_o of_o the_o right_n and_o holy_a use_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o see_v our_o want_n be_v continual_a and_o god_n have_v appoint_v prayer_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o be_v thrust_v into_o his_o rich_a treasury_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n for_o a_o continual_a supply_n
steal_v no_o more_o but_o rather_o let_v he_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o 28._o work_v with_o his_o hand_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a unto_o which_o precept_n of_o holy_a scripture_n prescribe_v labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o may_v add_v the_o example_n of_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n as_o fit_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n who_o have_v always_o live_v in_o lawful_a calling_n and_o have_v faithful_o labour_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o they_o as_o of_o abel_n and_o noah_n before_o the_o flood_n the_o one_o a_o shepherd_n the_o other_o a_o husbandman_n and_o after_o the_o flood_n of_o the_o patriarch_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o their_o posterity_n that_o descend_v of_o they_o of_o moses_n david_n the_o king_n and_o prophet_n of_o the_o disciple_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o apostle_n paul_n who_o as_o he_o profess_v labour_v more_o abundant_o than_o they_o all_o not_o only_o 9_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 10._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 9_o &_o 2._o thes_n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o employ_v himself_o in_o his_o painful_a ministry_n and_o apostleship_n but_o labour_v also_o with_o his_o hand_n that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v offensive_a but_o be_v a_o good_a example_n for_o other_o to_o imitate_v yea_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o though_o he_o be_v free_a bear_v and_o the_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o his_o father_n submit_v himself_o as_o a_o servant_n to_o the_o common_a law_n of_o mankind_n tie_v himself_o by_o a_o voluntary_a necessity_n to_o labour_n in_o his_o call_n and_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o the_o which_o he_o do_v with_o 4._o john_n 9_o 4._o such_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n that_o he_o profess_v it_o to_o be_v his_o meat_n and_o 34._o john_n 4._o 34._o drink_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o and_o to_o finish_v his_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o the_o son_n and_o heir_n can_v not_o be_v free_a from_o labour_n how_o shall_v any_o of_o his_o servant_n be_v exempt_v if_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o vineyard_n can_v not_o be_v 6._o matth._n 20._o 6._o privilege_v from_o take_v pain_n with_o what_o face_n can_v any_o of_o the_o hire_a labourer_n excuse_v their_o idleness_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o our_o calling_n again_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o that_o it_o be_v his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v labour_v in_o they_o it_o be_v he_o that_o create_v and_o redeem_v and_o continual_o preserve_v we_o who_o have_v call_v and_o set_v we_o in_o our_o place_n and_o have_v appoint_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o work_n and_o task_n and_o have_v not_o only_o promise_v his_o help_n and_o assistance_n in_o all_o our_o labour_n but_o also_o have_v encourage_v we_o to_o take_v pain_n by_o assure_v we_o that_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v they_o when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n and_o therefore_o if_o after_o all_o this_o we_o will_v detract_v our_o labour_n and_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o leave_v our_o stand_n and_o to_o withdraw_v ourselves_o from_o under_o his_o government_n to_o neglect_v god_n work_n and_o to_o do_v service_n unto_o satan_n and_o the_o sinful_a lust_n of_o our_o own_o flesh_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o deprive_v our_o soul_n of_o that_o comfort_n which_o we_o may_v have_v in_o his_o company_n and_o assistance_n and_o by_o pretend_v difficulty_n in_o the_o achieve_v our_o labour_n to_o argue_v and_o accuse_v he_o of_o insufficiency_n who_o have_v undertake_v to_o assist_v we_o and_o by_o his_o help_n to_o give_v good_a success_n unto_o all_o our_o just_a endeavour_n what_o be_v it_o but_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o short_a and_o carnal_a ease_n to_o our_o flesh_n to_o forfeit_v all_o hope_n of_o obtain_v those_o rich_a heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a reward_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v unto_o we_o as_o the_o free_a and_o gracious_a wage_n of_o our_o momentany_a labour_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n bless_v the_o diligent_a with_o many_o benefit_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a benefit_n wherewith_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o bless_v our_o labour_n if_o we_o be_v painful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o contrariwise_o how_o much_o he_o abhor_v and_o condemn_v sloth_n and_o idleness_n punish_v they_o that_o live_v in_o it_o with_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o he_o have_v just_o cause_v to_o attend_v upon_o it_o concern_v the_o former_a it_o may_v be_v a_o strong_a inducement_n to_o make_v we_o diligent_a in_o our_o calling_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o benefit_n which_o accrue_v upon_o it_o for_o whereas_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o ask_v who_o will_v show_v we_o any_o good_a and_o be_v easy_o draw_v to_o any_o course_n by_o the_o 6._o psal_n 4._o 6._o golden_a chain_n of_o gain_n and_o advantage_n the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o first_o general_o that_o in_o all_o labour_n there_o be_v profit_n whereas_o idle_a talk_v with_o the_o lip_n tend_v 23._o pro._n 14._o 23._o only_o to_o penury_n and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n he_o set_v forth_o more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o it_o exalt_v to_o honour_n and_o authority_n according_a to_o that_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v bear_v 24._o pro._n 12._o 24._o rule_n but_o the_o slothful_a shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n and_o again_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n diligent_a 29._o pro._n 22._o 29._o in_o his_o business_n he_o shall_v stand_v before_o king_n he_o shall_v not_o stand_v before_o mean_a man_n it_o build_v the_o house_n and_o make_v and_o erect_v mansion_n place_n for_o themselves_o and_o their_o posterity_n so_o say_v solomon_n prepare_v thy_o work_n without_o 27._o pro._n 24._o 27._o and_o make_v it_o fit_a for_o thyself_o in_o the_o field_n and_o afterward_o build_v thy_o house_n contrary_n to_o the_o practice_n of_o many_o in_o these_o time_n who_o prefer_v building_n and_o neglect_v husbandry_n and_o take_v care_n to_o set_v up_o fair_a house_n before_o they_o have_v any_o land_n to_o lay_v unto_o they_o build_v themselves_o quite_o out_o of_o door_n and_o like_a fool_n make_v house_n for_o wise_a man_n to_o dwell_v in_o it_o be_v crown_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o riches_n and_o plenty_n for_o he_o that_o till_v the_o land_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 11._o &_o 28._o 19_o pro._n 10._o 4._o &_o 20._o 13._o bread_n and_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a make_v rich_a and_o whereas_o that_o which_o come_v light_o be_v as_o idle_o spend_v that_o which_o be_v get_v by_o honest_a labour_n be_v preserve_v and_o multiply_v according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o wiseman_n wealth_n get_v by_o vanity_n shall_v be_v diminish_v but_o he_o that_o gather_v by_o labour_n 11._o pro._n 13._o 11._o shall_v increase_v it_o preserve_v the_o body_n in_o health_n which_o languish_v with_o idleness_n make_v the_o meat_n pleasant_a by_o quicken_a the_o appetite_n and_o the_o sleep_n sweet_a whereas_o the_o idle_a turn_n upon_o the_o bed_n as_o a_o door_n upon_o the_o 14._o eccl._n 5._o 12._o pro._n 26._o 14._o hinge_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o rest_n because_o they_o have_v not_o labour_v toil_v themselves_o with_o too_o much_o ease_n and_o be_v tire_v with_o tumble_v even_o upon_o their_o bed_n of_o down_o be_v just_o punish_v by_o god_n with_o restless_a toss_n and_o sweat_v in_o the_o night_n because_o they_o will_v take_v no_o pain_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o day_n it_o afford_v comfortable_a and_o liberal_a mean_n not_o only_o for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o ourselves_o and_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o other_o that_o need_v our_o help_n and_o exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o he_o will_v rich_o reward_v and_o crown_n with_o glory_n and_o 26._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 18_o 19_o pro._n 21._o 25_o 26._o happiness_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o whereas_o the_o sluggard_n who_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_n get_v nothing_o for_o himself_o to_o satisfy_v his_o desire_n though_o he_o covet_v greedy_o all_o the_o day_n long_o the_o righteous_a that_o be_v diligent_a in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o call_n have_v not_o only_o sufficient_a for_o his_o own_o use_n but_o give_v liberal_o to_o other_o and_o spare_v not_o and_o this_o end_n the_o apostle_n propound_v to_o our_o pain_n in_o our_o honest_a calling_n willing_a man_n to_o labour_n 28._o eph._n 4._o
set_v upon_o these_o but_o upon_o the_o main_n bargain_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n assure_v by_o they_o and_o will_v be_v content_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o leave_v they_o &_o to_o lay_v down_o their_o talent_n at_o god_n foot_n when_o as_o he_o shall_v call_v they_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o their_o lord_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o poor_a sort_n must_v labour_v painful_o in_o their_o calling_n notwithstanding_o that_o the_o badness_n of_o their_o trade_n afford_v small_a earning_n now_o if_o the_o rich_a and_o noble_a be_v not_o privilege_v from_o diligent_a walk_n in_o their_o calling_n then_o much_o less_o can_v any_o of_o the_o poor_a sort_n who_o be_v able_a to_o take_v pain_n think_v themselves_o exempt_v see_v they_o be_v tie_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n not_o only_o by_o the_o same_o golden_a bond_n of_o conscience_n but_o also_o by_o the_o iron_n chain_n of_o necessity_n that_o they_o may_v have_v wherewithal_o to_o relieve_v and_o 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shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o also_o some_o rule_n and_o caution_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n and_o the_o temporal_a blessing_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v use_v they_o as_o help_v and_o effectual_a motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n that_o give_v they_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o not_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n nor_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o they_o to_o our_o wisdom_n and_o industry_n but_o let_v we_o receive_v they_o at_o god_n hand_n as_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o they_o yea_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n which_o he_o bestow_v of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o bounty_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o merit_n or_o 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heart_n and_o affection_n more_o on_o they_o then_o upon_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o eternal_a glory_n or_o the_o mean_n of_o derive_v both_o unto_o us._n if_o we_o will_v learn_v to_o esteem_v they_o not_o in_o their_o own_o absolute_a worth_n but_o as_o they_o be_v mean_n and_o instrument_n which_o most_o benefit_n we_o when_o as_o they_o advance_v our_o chief_a and_o main_n end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n if_o we_o will_v consider_v that_o they_o be_v god_n present_a wage_n which_o he_o gracious_o give_v unto_o we_o as_o temporary_a reward_n of_o our_o imperfect_a service_n not_o that_o they_o shall_v pull_v we_o back_o in_o holy_a duty_n but_o for_o our_o better_a encouragement_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v so_o bountiful_a a_o master_n with_o more_o cheerfulness_n final_o if_o we_o will_v remember_v that_o we_o shall_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n give_v account_v how_o we_o have_v employ_v our_o lord_n talent_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o enable_v of_o we_o for_o his_o service_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v the_o blessing_n of_o prosperity_n for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n four_o if_o we_o will_v right_o use_v our_o prosperity_n and_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n we_o must_v therein_o not_o only_o respect_v our_o own_o particular_a but_o also_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o the_o private_a good_a of_o all_o our_o neighbour_n the_o former_a by_o pay_v cheerful_o all_o seasement_n and_o tribute_n which_o be_v lawful_o impose_v all_o right_n and_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o superior_n in_o either_o of_o they_o and_o by_o offer_v also_o our_o freewill_n oblation_n and_o voluntary_a contribution_n towards_o any_o
public_a service_n out_o of_o our_o great_a plenty_n either_o for_o the_o better_a effect_v of_o it_o or_o for_o the_o ease_n of_o those_o who_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o weak_a estate_n be_v not_o so_o able_a as_o we_o to_o bear_v the_o burden_n the_o latter_a by_o exercise_v our_o bounty_n and_o christian_a charity_n in_o almsdeed_n and_o in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n feed_v the_o hungry_a clothe_v the_o naked_a visit_v and_o relieve_n the_o poor_a that_o be_v sick_a and_o imprison_v to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o our_o plenty_n and_o great_a store_n not_o as_o unto_o absolute_a lord_n to_o spend_v it_o how_o we_o listen_v but_o as_o unto_o steward_n for_o the_o good_a also_o of_o our_o fellow_n servant_n who_o shall_v be_v call_v unto_o account_n if_o we_o have_v be_v faithful_a in_o thus_o employ_v they_o and_o have_v give_v to_o every_o one_o in_o the_o household_n their_o due_a portion_n that_o where_o god_n have_v give_v 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there_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o and_o not_o those_o which_o be_v beneath_o and_o think_v that_o nothing_o more_o do_v misbeseeme_v we_o then_o that_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n &_o heir_n apparent_a to_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n we_o shall_v like_v base_a slave_n spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o devil_n drudgery_n and_o in_o toil_a in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o servitude_n of_o sin_n for_o the_o contemptible_a wage_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n six_o we_o must_v use_v they_o not_o as_o durable_a and_o permanent_a riches_n and_o inheritance_n but_o as_o thing_n momentany_a and_o mutable_a which_o be_v ready_a daily_a and_o hourly_o to_o leave_v we_o and_o we_o they_o and_o therefore_o our_o best_a course_n will_v be_v to_o use_v so_o these_o flit_a vanity_n as_o that_o they_o may_v further_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n which_o be_v permanent_a and_o everlasting_a and_o as_o our_o saviour_n counsele_v we_o to_o make_v we_o friend_n of_o the_o mammon_n of_o iniquity_n by_o use_v they_o as_o help_v and_o instrument_n to_o further_o we_o in_o the_o work_n of_o 9_o luke_n 16._o 9_o mercy_n that_o when_o they_o be_v take_v from_o we_o and_o we_o from_o they_o we_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o heavenly_a habitation_n final_o if_o we_o will_v right_o use_v our_o prosperity_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o rest_v upon_o they_o but_o use_v they_o only_o as_o step_n whereby_o we_o may_v mount_v up_o aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o desire_n as_o when_o we_o see_v any_o beauty_n or_o excellency_n in_o the_o creature_n to_o think_v how_o infinite_o they_o exceed_v in_o the_o creator_n from_o who_o they_o have_v they_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a with_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n to_o think_v ourselves_o happy_a in_o hear_v the_o wisdom_n of_o a_o earthly_a solomon_n to_o raise_v our_o mind_n high_o and_o to_o think_v on_o their_o happiness_n who_o attain_v unto_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n and_o hear_v with_o ravish_a admiration_n his_o all-knowing_a and_o infinite_a wisdom_n when_o we_o be_v delight_v with_o the_o society_n of_o god_n saint_n in_o earth_n who_o like_o ourselves_o be_v full_a of_o imperfection_n to_o take_v occasion_n hereby_o of_o meditate_v of_o that_o felicity_n we_o shall_v have_v in_o our_o heavenly_a fellowship_n when_o both_o they_o and_o we_o shall_v be_v perfect_v in_o love_n and_o lovelynesse_n when_o we_o take_v pleasure_n in_o our_o earthly_a prosperity_n honour_n and_o riches_n mix_v with_o many_o misery_n and_o be_v but_o god_n common_a gift_n which_o he_o give_v in_o as_o great_a plenty_n to_o his_o slave_n as_o to_o his_o son_n to_o his_o enemy_n as_o well_o as_o unto_o his_o friend_n nor_o to_o rest_v in_o these_o worldly_a delight_n and_o to_o say_v with_o peter_n in_o another_o case_n it_o be_v good_a be_v here_o but_o raise_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n by_o these_o occasion_n to_o a_o high_a pitch_n think_v how_o incomparable_o great_a our_o joy_n shall_v be_v when_o we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v embitter_v with_o any_o misery_n and_o to_o the_o inheritance_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v in_o peculiar_a for_o his_o son_n and_o saint_n in_o who_o he_o be_v chief_o delight_v and_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o dote_v in_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a love_n nor_o have_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n catch_v and_o entangle_v in_o this_o birdlime_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o use_v they_o only_o for_o present_a necessity_n and_o refresh_n that_o so_o we_o may_v again_o like_a eagle_n leave_v the_o earth_n and_o mount_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o desire_n §._o
the_o office_n of_o a_o accuser_n then_o of_o a_o judge_n and_o last_o of_o a_o mediator_n to_o crave_v pardon_n and_o sometime_o find_v out_o thyself_o for_o he_o willing_o err_v who_o know_v not_o his_o error_n and_o too_o much_o love_v himself_o who_o will_v have_v other_o err_v that_o his_o error_n may_v lie_v hide_v by_o which_o exercise_n we_o shall_v receive_v singular_a profit_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o heart_n in_o a_o thrive_a estate_n when_o we_o do_v like_o wise_a merchant_n and_o shopkeeper_n examine_v they_o and_o search_v over_o our_o conscience_n as_o it_o be_v our_o book_n of_o account_n to_o see_v whether_o we_o have_v gain_v or_o lose_v in_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n by_o examine_v what_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o what_o we_o have_v lay_v out_o which_o if_o we_o will_v do_v we_o shall_v not_o easy_o be_v cast_v behind_o hand_n when_o as_o we_o prevent_v our_o error_n and_o use_v mean_n to_o repair_v our_o loss_n in_o their_o first_o beginning_n nor_o as_o many_o be_v be_v bankrupt_v in_o our_o estate_n at_o unaware_o for_o want_v of_o care_n to_o examine_v they_o we_o shall_v sleep_v much_o more_o sweet_o and_o secure_o when_o as_o we_o have_v so_o compose_v and_o set_v straight_o our_o reckon_n as_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v though_o the_o great_a judge_n shall_v before_o morning_n call_v we_o to_o a_o account_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o same_o author_n commend_v this_o exercise_n the_o mind_n say_v he_o be_v daily_o to_o be_v call_v to_o a_o account_n sextius_n use_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o day_n and_o when_o he_o retire_v himself_o to_o rest_n to_o examine_v his_o mind_n what_o evil_a of_o thy_o haste_n thou_o cure_v what_o vice_n have_v thou_o withstand_v in_o what_o be_v thou_o better_o that_o anger_n will_v cease_v or_o be_v more_o moderate_a which_o know_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o escape_v the_o censure_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judge_n what_o therefore_o be_v more_o excellent_a 36._o quid_fw-la pulchrius_fw-la hac_fw-la consucâudine_fw-la excutiendi_fw-la totam_fw-la diem_fw-la &_o c_o sâneâ_n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 36._o than_o this_o custom_n of_o examine_v every_o day_n how_o sweet_a be_v that_o sleep_n which_o follow_v the_o review_v of_o ourselves_o how_o quiet_a sound_a and_o free_a when_o the_o mind_n be_v commend_v or_o admonish_v and_o as_o a_o watchman_n and_o secret_a censurer_n of_o itself_o do_v judge_v of_o it_o own_o manner_n we_o shall_v also_o preserve_v our_o heart_n in_o their_o purity_n and_o soundness_n if_o not_o from_o all_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o from_o deep_a putrefaction_n and_o the_o fester_a sore_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o we_o cure_v the_o wound_n be_v yet_o green_a and_o cast_v out_o sin_n by_o repeetance_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v first_o enter_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o lodge_v and_o sleep_v with_o we_o no_o not_o one_o night_n we_o shall_v hereby_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a state_n well_o settle_v so_o as_o it_o will_v not_o easy_o be_v shake_v or_o at_o least_o overthrow_v with_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n when_o as_o we_o constant_o look_v to_o our_o christian_a armour_n and_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n as_o our_o chief_a fort_n repair_v the_o breach_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v make_v final_o we_o shall_v prevent_v carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n when_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o daily_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o we_o keep_v our_o account_n even_o and_o have_v our_o book_n of_o reckon_n between_o god_n and_o our_o conscience_n make_v up_o and_o in_o continual_a readiness_n for_o he_o may_v soon_o clear_v his_o account_n with_o his_o master_n at_o the_o year_n end_n who_o like_o a_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a factor_n do_v make_v all_o reckon_n straight_o at_o the_o end_n of_o every_o day_n §._o sect._n 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o first_o lie_v down_o beside_o this_o examination_n there_o be_v also_o other_o meditation_n very_o profitable_a as_o to_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o day_n past_a respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n in_o that_o he_o have_v preserve_v we_o from_o innumerable_a evil_n with_o which_o many_o other_o have_v be_v overtake_v for_o continue_v unto_o we_o still_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n and_o suffer_v we_o with_o so_o much_o patience_n to_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n for_o give_v unto_o we_o some_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v he_o service_n and_o to_o accept_v of_o it_o in_o christ_n though_o in_o itself_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n especial_o if_o we_o have_v in_o any_o measure_n perform_v the_o former_a duty_n of_o the_o daily_a exercise_n we_o must_v not_o forget_v to_o render_v unto_o god_n the_o praise_n and_o glory_n due_a unto_o he_o for_o it_o by_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o who_o holy_a spirit_n we_o who_o of_o ourselves_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n have_v be_v enable_v unto_o they_o so_o likewise_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o at_o our_o lie_v down_o we_o call_v our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o duty_n which_o we_o have_v omit_v or_o corrupt_o perform_v and_o the_o vice_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o though_o through_o god_n mercy_n we_o have_v be_v preserve_v from_o grosser_n sin_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o think_v ourselves_o so_o excuse_v but_o call_v to_o mind_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o god_n in_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n may_v condemn_v us._n our_o sloth_n and_o backwardness_n to_o good_a duty_n our_o coldness_n weariness_n and_o many_o distraction_n in_o god_n service_n our_o excess_n in_o mirth_n or_o sorrow_n the_o neglect_n of_o our_o christian_a watch_n over_o our_o thought_n sense_n word_n and_o work_n our_o idleness_n or_o unprofitablenesse_n pride_n self-love_n unjust_a anger_n sinister_a conceit_n and_o unjust_a censure_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o such_o like_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n whereof_o we_o must_v true_o humble_v our_o soul_n before_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o earnest_o beg_v in_o christ_n name_n mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n final_o it_o be_v profitable_a then_o to_o remember_v our_o mortality_n and_o mutability_n death_n and_o judgement_n that_o we_o who_o now_o go_v well_o to_o bed_n may_v short_o be_v cast_v upon_o the_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o we_o that_o now_o live_v may_v within_o a_o while_n be_v imprison_v under_o the_o arrest_n of_o death_n yea_o let_v we_o not_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o a_o thing_n far_o off_o but_o approach_v at_o the_o threshold_n and_o ready_a to_o knock_v at_o 20._o luk._n 12._o 19_o 20._o the_o door_n and_o think_v that_o this_o very_a night_n as_o well_o as_o another_o may_v be_v the_o time_n when_o god_n by_o sickness_n and_o death_n will_v summon_v we_o to_o appear_v before_o his_o tribunal_n and_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o thy_o health_n and_o strength_n this_o seem_v unlikely_a sen._n cuivis_fw-la potest_fw-la accidere_fw-la quod_fw-la cviquam_fw-la potest_fw-la sen._n consider_v that_o it_o have_v be_v the_o case_n of_o many_o before_o thou_o and_o that_o which_o befall_v any_o may_v happen_v to_o all_o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o sleep_v till_o through_o christ_n we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n have_v make_v our_o account_n even_o by_o plead_v christ_n satisfaction_n and_o full_a payment_n and_o have_v our_o pardon_n in_o our_o hand_n to_o show_v seal_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a with_o his_o blood_n and_o to_o we_o in_o particular_a by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n unto_o us._n and_o then_o resign_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a saviour_n and_o able_a to_o keep_v safe_a whatsoever_o be_v entrust_v unto_o he_o we_o may_v with_o david_n lie_v down_o in_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o psal_n 4._o 8._o peace_n take_v our_o rest_n because_o it_o be_v he_o only_o that_o make_v we_o dwell_v in_o safety_n §._o sect._n 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n and_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o night_n also_o there_o be_v other_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v for_o even_o then_o we_o must_v seek_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o church_n which_o 55._o esa_n 26._o 9_o cant._n 3._o 1._o psal_n 119._o 55._o profess_v that_o with_o her_o soul_n she_o desire_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n
thou_o upon_o my_o bed_n and_o meditate_v on_o thou_o in_o the_o night-watche_n second_o we_o may_v make_v some_o part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o david_n also_o do_v who_o 148._o psal_n 119._o 148._o eye_n prevent_v the_o night-watche_n that_o he_o may_v meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o which_o he_o make_v a_o special_a note_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n that_o he_o take_v such_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o he_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n and_o thus_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n what_o exact_a righteousness_n it_o require_v and_o how_o far_o we_o come_v short_a of_o this_o perfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n or_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n therein_o contain_v apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n unto_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n thereby_o may_v be_v replenish_v and_o even_o ravish_v with_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o of_o god_n manifold_a blessing_n bestow_v upon_o we_o especial_o the_o day_n past_a and_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o we_o have_v through_o jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o or_o final_o we_o may_v think_v of_o some_o text_n of_o scripture_n which_o have_v some_o similitude_n with_o our_o present_a estate_n as_o that_o 13._o rom._n 13._o 11_o 12_o 13._o it_o be_v now_o high_a time_n to_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n for_o now_o be_v our_o salvation_n near_o than_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o night_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v etc._n etc._n and_o again_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n but_o you_o brethren_n be_v not_o 5._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 4_o 5._o in_o darkness_n that_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v overtake_v you_o as_o a_o thief_n you_o be_v all_o child_n of_o light_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n final_o we_o may_v from_o present_a occasion_n have_v good_a matter_n minister_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o meditation_n as_o from_o the_o terror_n of_o darkness_n we_o may_v think_v how_o much_o more_o fearful_a be_v the_o spiritual_a darkness_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v gracious_o deliver_v we_o leave_v innumerable_a 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hale_v to_o the_o judgement_n seat_n of_o mortal_a man_n who_o be_v the_o sovereign_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n his_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v who_o be_v innocent_a that_o he_o may_v acquit_v we_o who_o be_v malefactor_n also_o how_o he_o be_v rail_v and_o spit_v upon_o scourge_v and_o torment_v clothe_v with_o purple_a and_o crown_v with_o thorn_n scorn_v and_o deride_v number_v among_o the_o wicked_a and_o crucify_v between_o two_o thief_n die_v the_o death_n the_o bitter_a ignominious_a and_o curse_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o in_o his_o soul_n bear_v and_o endure_v for_o our_o sake_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n much_o more_o heavy_a and_o intolerable_a than_o all_o his_o other_o suffering_n which_o make_v he_o in_o that_o his_o bitter_a agony_n to_o sweat_v water_n and_o blood_n and_o to_o cry_v out_o upon_o the_o cross_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o unto_o which_o we_o may_v add_v in_o our_o meditation_n 16._o job._n 3._o 16._o the_o manifold_a and_o exceed_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n redound_v unto_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v of_o his_o mere_a love_n 6._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o phil._n 2._o 6._o give_v his_o son_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o and_o to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n thus_o humble_v himself_o to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o also_o have_v our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o this_o their_o love_n we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o love_v they_o again_o and_o be_v make_v zealous_a in_o their_o service_n think_v nothing_o enough_o which_o we_o can_v do_v to_o glorify_v they_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v also_o on_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o especial_o since_o the_o last_o lord_n day_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n or_o imperfect_a performance_n of_o good_a duty_n or_o in_o the_o commission_n of_o evil_n that_o we_o may_v serious_o bewail_v and_o repent_v of_o they_o before_o we_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o holy_a assembly_n to_o perform_v the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n see_v he_o will_v be_v 2._o levit._fw-la 10._o 2._o honour_v in_o all_o that_o draw_v near_o unto_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n by_o forgive_a the_o sin_n of_o the_o repentant_a or_o in_o his_o justice_n by_o punish_v those_o that_o continue_v in_o their_o impenitency_n so_o also_o we_o be_v to_o examine_v and_o search_v out_o those_o sin_n and_o corruption_n unto_o which_o our_o frail_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o wherewith_o we_o have_v be_v most_o often_o overtake_v that_o so_o go_v into_o god_n spiritual_a armoury_n we_o may_v fit_v ourselves_o with_o such_o weapon_n as_o may_v defend_v and_o strengthen_v we_o against_o they_o and_o get_v such_o wholesome_a preseruative_n as_o may_v keep_v we_o from_o be_v taint_v and_o infect_v after_o our_o recovery_n with_o the_o like_a contagious_a poison_n we_o be_v likewise_o to_o examine_v our_o want_n and_o in_o what_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n we_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o in_o what_o holy_a duty_n we_o be_v most_o backward_o and_o sluggish_a that_o so_o we_o may_v supply_v our_o defect_n when_o we_o come_v into_o this_o spiritual_a market_n by_o apply_v such_o doctrine_n and_o instruction_n admonition_n and_o exhortation_n as_o shall_v be_v most_o fit_v for_o this_o purpose_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v the_o scripture_n private_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o some_o time_n spend_v in_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n we_o be_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n which_o be_v to_o be_v fit_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n we_o be_v to_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v as_o our_o other_o sin_n so_o those_o especial_o whereby_o we_o have_v offend_v god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o our_o original_a corruption_n whereby_o we_o have_v utter_o disable_v ourselves_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o religious_a worship_n and_o become_v apt_a and_o prone_a to_o the_o contrary_a sin_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v break_v all_o god_n commandment_n
unto_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n now_o the_o mean_n hereof_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n perform_v all_o 11._o jer._n 17._o 10_o 11._o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o as_o those_o who_o have_v man_n only_o to_o look_v upon_o and_o censure_v we_o who_o alone_o behold_v the_o outward_a action_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o search_v and_o tri_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n and_o know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o our_o action_n perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n or_o deceitful_a and_o do_v in_o hypocrisy_n not_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n in_o obey_v his_o commandment_n but_o at_o by-respect_n and_o worldly_a end_n herein_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o desire_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 8._o psal_n 16._o 8._o with_o a_o upright_o heart_n use_v to_o set_v god_n always_o before_o his_o eye_n for_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o conversation_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o upright_o in_o all_o our_o way_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o this_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v the_o integrity_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o all_o 24._o gen._n 5._o 22_o 24._o their_o conversation_n and_o god_n himself_o persuade_v abraham_n to_o uprightness_n 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o exhort_v he_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o a_o mean_n thereof_o walk_v before_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v upright_o so_o david_n use_v it_o as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v 9_o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o a_o willing_a mind_n because_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o paul_n in_o his_o preach_n shun_v all_o deceit_n in_o handle_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o god_n word_n and_o use_v all_o sincerity_n because_o he_o speak_v as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n the_o excellency_n herein_o appear_v 11._o psal_n 8_o 4._o 11._o in_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o approve_v they_o as_o perfect_v who_o serve_v he_o with_o this_o integrity_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o neglect_v yea_o severe_o punish_v the_o most_o glorious_a work_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v without_o it_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a see_v god_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o for_o he_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n a_o sun_n for_o consolation_n a_o shield_n for_o protection_n a_o sun_n to_o give_v they_o life_n a_o shield_n to_o defend_v life_n give_v a_o sun_n to_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a and_o a_o shield_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n hereby_o be_v manifest_a see_v the_o best_a grace_n which_o be_v without_o it_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a our_o wisdom_n devilish_a our_o faith_n dead_a our_o repentance_n feign_v our_o love_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a our_o zeal_n dissemble_v our_o religion_n hypocrisy_n and_o all_o the_o seem_a good_a duty_n which_o we_o perform_v of_o no_o esteem_n in_o god_n sight_n for_o if_o sincerity_n be_v want_v our_o prayer_n be_v but_o lip-labour_n our_o preach_v a_o kind_n of_o merchandize_v for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a gain_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v our_o receive_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o sacrament_n no_o more_o accept_v in_o we_o then_o in_o judas_n and_o simon_n 2._o math._n 6._o 2._o magus_n our_o give_v of_o alm_n not_o be_v do_v with_o upright_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n but_o to_o be_v praise_v of_o man_n shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n that_o be_v glory_n before_o man_n and_o eternal_a shame_n before_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o we_o for_o protection_n from_o danger_n or_o supply_v of_o necessary_n if_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n for_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o the_o help_n of_o inferior_a mean_n and_o a_o most_o powerful_a and_o bountiful_a master_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o reward_v and_o protect_v all_o such_o as_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v halt_v between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o give_v any_o place_n to_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n as_o though_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o escape_v danger_n or_o obtain_v thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n unless_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o please_v man_n then_o god_n see_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o himself_o to_o protect_v and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o have_v both_o the_o hand_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n at_o his_o dispose_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o help_v nor_o hurt_v we_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v they_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v abraham_n unto_o this_o sincerity_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a walk_v before_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o and_o be_v upright_o as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o thy_o idolatrous_a friend_n forsake_v thou_o and_o thy_o heathenish_a enemy_n oppose_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v renounce_v their_o idol_n and_o whole_o devote_a thyself_o to_o worship_n i_o in_o truth_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o sincerity_n see_v i_o be_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v and_o defend_v thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n tell_v asa_n that_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 16._o 9_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n see_v he_o be_v mighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v perfect_a towards_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n labour_v daily_o to_o approve_v their_o sincerity_n unto_o god_n for_o natural_o they_o 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o be_v deceitful_a and_o much_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o often_o examine_v they_o with_o what_o purpose_n we_o perform_v good_a action_n what_o cause_v move_v we_o and_o at_o what_o end_v we_o aim_v and_o if_o we_o find_v they_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a let_v we_o labour_n to_o purge_v they_o from_o these_o corruption_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purify_v your_o heart_n you_o double-minded_n 8._o jam._n 4._o 8._o and_o when_o we_o find_v they_o ready_a to_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n either_o for_o fear_n or_o for_o the_o get_n of_o some_o earthly_a benefit_n and_o to_o start_v aside_o from_o their_o sincerity_n we_o be_v to_o call_v they_o back_o and_o find_v other_o bond_n too_o weak_a to_o bind_v these_o fugitive_n unto_o sincerity_n in_o god_n service_n we_o be_v to_o tie_v they_o hereunto_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o asa_n and_o josiah_n who_o thus_o bind_v themselves_o and_o their_o subject_n 31._o 2_o chron._n 15._o 12._o and_o 34._o 31._o that_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n they_o will_v seek_v and_o serve_v the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o mean_n to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n final_o let_v we_o often_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o as_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n shall_v be_v disclose_v and_o all_o hide_a thing_n bring_v to_o 10._o eccles_n 12._o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o light_n and_o lay_v open_a to_o the_o view_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ecclesiaste_n god_n will_v bring_v every_o work_n into_o judgement_n with_o every_o secret_a thing_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o they_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o reign_v yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o the_o kingdom_n final_o they_o be_v the_o undoubted_a sign_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v they_o the_o proof_n of_o our_o love_n whereby_o we_o may_v try_v whether_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a or_o hypocritical_a 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o also_o of_o the_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o religion_n which_o be_v not_o so_o well_o know_v from_o that_o 27._o jam._n 1._o 27._o which_o be_v false_a by_o a_o outward_a profession_n as_o by_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n justice_n mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v rich_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n reward_v these_o work_n with_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o his_o kingdom_n for_o though_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o title_n stand_v 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and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o fail_v and_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o david_n who_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o in_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o captivity_n who_o bind_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o walk_v in_o god_n law_n 29._o nehem._n 10._o 29._o and_o to_o observe_v and_o do_v all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o in_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n who_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n walk_v in_o all_o the_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 6._o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a the_o contrary_a whereof_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o jehu_n who_o obey_v god_n in_o destroy_v the_o house_n 10._o 2._o king_n 10._o of_o ahab_n and_o baal_n with_o his_o priest_n for_o the_o establish_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n but_o not_o in_o take_v away_o the_o golden_a calf_n in_o herod_n who_o 20._o mark_n 6._o 20._o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n willing_o and_o obey_v his_o doctrine_n in_o many_o thing_n but_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o incest_n in_o judas_n and_o demas_n who_o perform_v many_o good_a duty_n but_o will_v not_o forsake_v their_o covetousness_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o final_o in_o ananias_n and_o saphyra_n who_o be_v content_a to_o share_v 5._o act._n 5._o with_o god_n but_o keep_v part_n of_o the_o possession_n which_o they_o have_v whole_o consecrate_v unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o use_n but_o our_o obedience_n must_v be_v universal_a keep_v no_o sin_n as_o sweet_a under_o our_o tongue_n but_o we_o must_v in_o the_o disposition_n 12._o job_n 20._o 12._o desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n renounce_v all_o sin_n whatsoever_o without_o exception_n be_v they_o never_o so_o please_a or_o profitable_a yea_o we_o must_v with_o great_a hatred_n pursue_v those_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v make_v war_n as_o against_o all_o these_o wicked_a 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ourselves_o that_o with_o all_o our_o endeavour_n we_o strive_v to_o make_v our_o best_a speed_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o good_a duty_n with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o a_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a mind_n which_o be_v not_o disturb_v with_o dishearten_v 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o fear_n or_o tumultuous_a passion_n the_o which_o calm_a quietness_n arise_v from_o two_o cause_n the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v our_o peace_n with_o god_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o our_o justification_n by_o faith_n the_o which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n and_o rule_v we_o in_o all_o our_o way_n with_o his_o wisdom_n 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past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o 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towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o
perfect_a obedience_n he_o be_v infinite_a and_o therefore_o the_o action_n of_o all_o thing_n finite_a must_v tend_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v determine_v in_o he_o as_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o be_v infinite_a he_o be_v but_o one_o only_a god_n and_o therefore_o require_v our_o whole_a service_n there_o be_v none_o other_o to_o be_v worship_v and_o serve_v but_o he_o alone_o he_o be_v a_o holy_a spirit_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v serve_v not_o only_o outward_o with_o our_o body_n but_o also_o with_o our_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o pure_a 24._o joh._n 4._o 24._o and_o simple_a without_o mixture_n or_o composition_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v yield_v unto_o he_o simple_a and_o pure_a obedience_n without_o any_o by-respect_n or_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n with_o his_o most_o pure_a and_o perfect_a will_n he_o be_v eternal_a and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v and_o glorify_v in_o all_o age_n and_o from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o time_n see_v he_o be_v to_o day_n yesterday_o and_o 8._o heb._n 13._o 8._o the_o same_o for_o ever_o and_o always_o live_v to_o reward_v those_o that_o serve_v he_o and_o to_o take_v vengeance_n of_o they_o who_o rebel_n against_o he_o he_o be_v immutable_a and_o unchangeable_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o love_n goodness_n bounty_n mercy_n and_o justice_n towards_o we_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v of_o we_o daily_o and_o constant_o without_o any_o levity_n or_o waver_a see_v there_o be_v no_o change_n in_o he_o towards_o us._n he_o be_v immense_a and_o omniscient_a so_o that_o wheresoever_o we_o be_v we_o be_v in_o his_o presence_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v we_o be_v in_o his_o sight_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v always_o and_o in_o all_o place_n to_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n as_o be_v ever_o in_o the_o view_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n who_o stand_v by_o and_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o our_o action_n he_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v our_o service_n and_o to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o depend_v upon_o he_o against_o all_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v in_o his_o service_n by_o any_o worldly_a or_o spiritual_a want_n see_v he_o be_v abundant_o able_a to_o supply_v they_o nor_o by_o the_o adverse_a attempt_n of_o any_o that_o oppose_v we_o see_v he_o alone_o though_o we_o have_v no_o other_o help_n be_v sufficient_a to_o protect_v we_o and_o to_o bring_v to_o nought_o whatsoever_o may_v or_o malice_n seek_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n he_o be_v god_n bless_v for_o ever_o yea_o blessedness_n itself_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o happiness_n and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o body_n and_o mind_n see_v he_o only_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o bless_v he_o be_v almighty_a and_o able_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v effectual_o withdraw_v we_o from_o all_o 19_o 1._o cor._n 10._o 22._o jer._n 7._o 19_o sin_n see_v thereby_o we_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n who_o be_v powerful_a to_o punish_v we_o and_o move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v have_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o in_o our_o welldoing_a he_o be_v true_a yea_o truth_n itself_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n ought_v to_o be_v serve_v see_v he_o will_v most_o assure_o make_v good_a all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o he_o have_v make_v to_o all_o that_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o and_o contrariwise_o will_v bring_v to_o pass_v all_o his_o fearful_a threaten_n against_o those_o who_o neglect_n and_o disobey_v his_o commandment_n his_o will_n be_v absolute_o good_a and_o the_o most_o perfect_a rule_n of_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o our_o will_n and_o action_n must_v be_v conformable_a unto_o it_o see_v so_o far_o as_o they_o digress_v and_o differ_v they_o be_v wicked_a crooked_a and_o erroneous_a so_o also_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a yea_o the_o chief_a and_o supreme_a goodness_n unto_o which_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v destinate_a as_o their_o principal_a and_o supreme_a end_n the_o which_o shall_v make_v we_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n see_v thereby_o both_o we_o and_o our_o action_n do_v attain_v unto_o their_o supreme_a end_n and_o chief_a perfection_n and_o contrariwise_o become_v vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n if_o we_o and_o they_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v he_o be_v holy_a yea_o holiness_n itself_o and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n of_o all_o that_o approach_v near_o unto_o he_o and_o will_v be_v esteem_v of_o his_o family_n for_o be_v himself_o holy_a he_o delight_v in_o those_o who_o be_v like_o he_o in_o holiness_n neither_o can_v his_o pure_a eye_n endure_v sinful_a pollution_n as_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o his_o divine_a nature_n he_o be_v gracious_a bountiful_a and_o munificent_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n see_v he_o who_o be_v so_o beneficent_a and_o liberal_a to_o all_o his_o creature_n will_v be_v unspeakeable_o bountiful_a towards_o those_o who_o glorify_v he_o by_o their_o willing_a obedience_n he_o be_v love_v &_o gracious_a yea_o grace_n and_o love_n itself_o and_o therefore_o be_v also_o infinite_o lovely_a deserve_v worthy_o all_o love_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o by_o do_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n he_o be_v most_o merciful_a gentle_a patient_a and_o long-suffring_a and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v serve_v with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o comfort_n see_v he_o be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n so_o mild_a and_o gentle_a that_o he_o pass_v by_o all_o our_o infirmity_n so_o patient_a and_o long-suffring_a that_o when_o we_o be_v slack_a and_o slothful_a in_o our_o duty_n he_o do_v not_o present_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n but_o bear_v with_o we_o and_o expect_v our_o amendment_n he_o be_v just_a yea_o justice_n itself_o the_o which_o also_o shall_v make_v we_o spend_v all_o our_o time_n in_o his_o service_n see_v without_o any_o respect_n of_o person_n 34._o act._n 10._o 34._o he_o be_v the_o same_o to_o all_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o recompense_v to_o the_o full_a our_o labour_n of_o love_n nor_o to_o give_v unto_o we_o that_o rich_a &_o inestimable_a wage_n wherewith_o he_o have_v gracious_o bind_v himself_o by_o covenant_n to_o reward_v our_o service_n nor_o contrariwise_o to_o inflict_v deserve_v punishment_n upon_o those_o who_o be_v bind_v to_o serve_v he_o neglect_v their_o duty_n and_o thus_o also_o those_o attribute_n which_o be_v improper_o ascribe_v unto_o god_n as_o show_v rather_o his_o action_n then_o affection_n and_o his_o work_n towards_o we_o rather_o than_o his_o nature_n in_o himself_o may_v also_o yield_v unto_o we_o powerful_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o as_o his_o anger_n and_o hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o sinner_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o his_o reward_v justice_n recompense_v they_o as_o they_o have_v deserve_v may_v move_v we_o effectual_o to_o flee_v all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n see_v his_o wrath_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o we_o like_a stubble_n before_o it_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n his_o joy_n whereby_o he_o 31._o heb._n 10._o 31._o delight_v himself_o in_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o love_v he_o and_o so_o also_o replenish_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o love_n his_o sorrow_n and_o displeasure_n when_o we_o unkind_o grieve_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n who_o have_v be_v so_o kind_a unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o make_v he_o sorry_a who_o be_v our_o joy_n who_o shall_v glad_v our_o heart_n in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sorrow_n and_o comfort_v we_o in_o our_o mourning_n his_o repent_v in_o do_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a he_o have_v promise_v when_o we_o do_v evil_a and_o in_o bring_v upon_o we_o his_o judgement_n threaten_v when_o we_o turn_v from_o our_o sin_n and_o reconcile_v ourselves_o unto_o he_o by_o our_o welldoing_a final_o his_o jealousy_n which_o be_v mix_v of_o love_n and_o anger_n shall_v make_v we_o whole_o devote_v ourselves_o to_o his_o service_n see_v he_o can_v abide_v no_o corrival_n in_o our_o love_n and_o duty_n but_o will_v be_v love_v &_o serve_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o divide_v ourselves_o between_o god_n 37._o matth._n 22._o 37._o and_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o
hand_n because_o be_v create_v we_o have_v 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o psal_n 104._o 28._o no_o power_n to_o subsist_v of_o ourselves_o but_o whole_o depend_v upon_o god_n for_o the_o continuance_n of_o we_o in_o our_o life_n and_o good_a estate_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v in_o he_o we_o live_v &_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v so_o that_o if_o he_o withdraw_v his_o assist_a power_n we_o perish_v and_o return_v unto_o our_o dust_n by_o his_o all-ruling_a providence_n we_o be_v every_o day_n in_o the_o year_n every_o hour_n in_o the_o day_n and_o every_o minute_n and_o moment_n in_o the_o hour_n preserve_v from_o innumerable_a danger_n which_o otherwise_o will_v seize_v upon_o we_o from_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o many_o and_o mighty_a enemy_n and_o especial_o of_o that_o roar_a and_o devour_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o lion_n who_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o destroy_v we_o if_o we_o be_v not_o preserve_v under_o the_o wing_n of_o the_o almighty_a from_o his_o rage_n and_o malice_n by_o it_o we_o be_v govern_v and_o direct_v in_o all_o our_o way_n so_o as_o we_o can_v stir_v a_o foot_n nor_o move_v a_o hand_n nor_o open_v our_o eye_n or_o ear_n nor_o speak_v a_o word_n if_o we_o have_v not_o strength_n from_o he_o by_o it_o all_o the_o creature_n become_v serviceable_a unto_o we_o and_o work_v together_o for_o our_o good_a which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v our_o bane_n from_o god_n we_o have_v all_o the_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v the_o sun_n which_o give_v we_o light_a and_o vital_a heat_n the_o air_n which_o we_o breathe_v the_o earth_n which_o sustain_v we_o the_o meat_n which_o feed_v we_o the_o apparel_n which_o cover_v our_o nakedness_n and_o keep_v we_o warm_a our_o health_n and_o wealth_n our_o peace_n plenty_n and_o prosperity_n and_o all_o other_o blessing_n fit_a both_o for_o necessity_n and_o for_o our_o comfort_n and_o delight_n and_o not_o only_o the_o thing_n themselves_o but_o all_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n whereby_o they_o 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he_o do_v unto_o thou_o why_o do_v he_o preserve_v thy_o life_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v live_v to_o his_o glory_n why_o do_v he_o make_v all_o his_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n serviceable_a unto_o thou_o but_o that_o thou_o shall_v hereby_o be_v move_v with_o more_o cheerfulness_n to_o serve_v he_o who_o have_v create_v both_o they_o and_o thou_o why_o do_v he_o preserve_v thou_o from_o danger_n and_o protect_v thou_o from_o enemy_n and_o deliver_v thou_o out_o of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v and_o serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o 75._o psal_n 50._o 15_o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n why_o do_v he_o give_v the_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v shun_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o call_n why_o do_v he_o let_v thou_o breathe_v the_o air_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v spend_v this_o breath_n in_o speak_v &_o sing_v to_o his_o praise_n final_o why_o do_v he_o feed_v and_o clothe_v thou_o and_o give_v unto_o thou_o those_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o thou_o injoye_v but_o that_o by_o this_o rich_a wage_n he_o may_v encourage_v thou_o to_o do_v he_o faithful_a and_o cheerful_a service_n which_o if_o thou_o neglecte_v and_o mis-spend_a all_o the_o rich_a gift_n which_o thou_o have_v receive_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o he_o that_o give_v they_o in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o in_o satisfy_v of_o thy_o own_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n what_o do_v thou_o hereby_o but_o bewray_v thy_o horrible_a ingratitude_n towards_o such_o a_o gracious_a and_o bountiful_a lord_n and_o master_n what_o do_v thou_o but_o alienate_v his_o love_n from_o thou_o and_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n against_o thou_o move_v he_o in_o his_o just_a displeasure_n to_o withdraw_v his_o gift_n from_o thou_o which_o thou_o abuse_v or_o let_v thou_o enjoy_v they_o in_o his_o anger_n to_o thy_o great_a 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service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o 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that_o omit_v they_o who_o write_v of_o and_o persuade_v unto_o christian_a resolution_n cap._n xlii_o other_o reason_n take_v from_o those_o singular_a privilege_n which_o be_v peculiar_a unto_o those_o who_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o privilege_n be_v that_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v in_o us._n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o privative_a benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n the_o positive_a benefit_n which_o we_o receive_v by_o it_o be_v manifold_a for_o first_o hereby_o the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v repair_v in_o we_o and_o we_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o he_o see_v this_o image_n chief_o consist_v in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n whereby_o know_a god_n and_o his_o will_n we_o be_v transform_v in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n unto_o it_o so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o have_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o be_v renew_a in_o knowledge_n after_o the_o image_n 10._o col._n 3._o 10._o of_o he_o that_o create_v us._n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 24._o ephe._n 4._o 23_o 24._o our_o mind_n and_o to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n so_o that_o if_o we_o be_v renew_v in_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v become_v like_a unto_o god_n have_v his_o image_n through_o christ_n renew_v in_o we_o after_o which_o we_o be_v create_v but_o have_v it_o deface_v in_o we_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o scripture_n do_v often_o use_v to_o persuade_v we_o unto_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a life_n so_o the_o lord_n himself_o press_v this_o reason_n to_o his_o people_n for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n you_o shall_v therefore_o sanctify_v yourselves_o and_o 7._o levit._fw-la 11._o 44._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o &_o 20._o 7._o you_o shall_v be_v holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a and_o again_o you_o shall_v sanctify_v yourselves_o and_o be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v we_o to_o be_v therefore_o perfect_a that_o as_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 48_o matth._n 5._o 45_o 48_o we_o may_v resemble_v he_o in_o perfection_n so_o the_o apostle_n will_v have_v we_o to_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o be_v blameless_a harmless_a 15._o phil._n 2_o 15._o &_o without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a &_o perverse_a nation_n and_o the_o apostle_n john_n teach_v we_o how_o we_o may_v approve_v ourselves_o to_o have_v fellowship_n 7._o 1._o john_n 1._o 6_o 7._o with_o god_n namely_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n and_o 1._o eph._n 5._o 1._o final_o the_o apostle_n peter_n persuade_v we_o to_o a_o holy_a life_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n as_o he_o that_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o 16._o 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and_o nature_n though_o oftentimes_o out_o of_o mere_a self-love_n because_o he_o seem_v to_o live_v in_o he_o and_o not_o for_o any_o excellency_n that_o be_v in_o those_o part_n and_o quality_n which_o he_o love_v in_o he_o and_o if_o general_o likeness_n cause_v love_n when_o there_o be_v no_o worth_n in_o the_o thing_n belove_v how_o much_o more_o will_v god_n infinite_o love_v we_o when_o as_o by_o our_o likeness_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v most_o lovely_a and_o that_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n with_o a_o pure_a and_o perfect_a love_n because_o his_o image_n be_v stamp_v in_o we_o and_o he_o after_o a_o sort_n live_v in_o we_o and_o we_o in_o he_o his_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n be_v manifest_v in_o our_o godly_a life_n and_o conversation_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o privilege_n be_v that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o have_v title_n &_o interest_n in_o all_o god_n promise_n and_o first_o of_o temporal_a blessing_n second_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o have_v interest_n unto_o all_o god_n promise_n whereby_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o temporal_a 4._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o psal_n 34._o 9_o 10._o psal_n 84._o 11._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 3_o 4._o and_o eternal_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o life_n that_o now_o be_v and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o they_o which_o seek_v and_o fear_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o want_v any_o good_a thing_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v a_o sun_n and_o shield_n he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o
sin_n whereby_o the_o conscience_n will_v be_v defile_v and_o so_o have_v nothing_o to_o lay_v to_o our_o charge_n or_o to_o accuse_v we_o of_o before_o god_n save_v humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n for_o which_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n seal_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o conscience_n become_v peaceable_a and_o speak_v nothing_o but_o good_a and_o joyful_a thing_n unto_o we_o testify_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o that_o we_o and_o our_o work_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o so_o that_o if_o with_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n we_o will_v serve_v the_o true_a melchisedech_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n he_o will_v be_v unto_o we_o not_o only_o a_o king_n 2._o heb._n 7._o 2._o of_o righteousness_n but_o also_o a_o king_n of_o peace_n for_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o to_o justify_v we_o he_o have_v at_o his_o departure_n leave_v this_o rich_a legacy_n to_o all_o his_o true_a disciple_n peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o may_v peace_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o the_o 33._o joh._n 14._o 27._o and_o 16._o 33._o which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v a_o gift_n of_o small_a value_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v one_o of_o those_o fruit_n wherein_o 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o our_o everlasting_a happiness_n be_v begin_v in_o we_o in_o this_o life_n for_o as_o he_o say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_v but_o 27._o rom._n 14._o 27._o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o may_v effectual_o move_v we_o to_o all_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v these_o first_o fruit_n of_o heavenly_a joy_n be_v incomparable_o of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o whole_a harvest_n of_o all_o earthly_a happiness_n even_o in_o their_o present_a worth_n as_o bring_v with_o they_o more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n more_o durable_a and_o last_a joy_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v sure_a evidence_n and_o earnest-penny_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n and_o full_a fruition_n of_o everlasting_a blessedness_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n cause_v constancy_n and_o perseverance_n unto_o the_o end_n the_o five_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v receive_v by_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o if_o we_o once_o with_o a_o firm_a resolution_n &_o earnest_a endeavour_n set_v ourselves_o to_o serve_v &_o please_v god_n we_o shall_v continue_v in_o this_o estate_n notwithstanding_o our_o manifold_a infirmity_n and_o corruption_n which_o make_v we_o daily_o prone_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n for_o they_o who_o be_v once_o receive_v into_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v not_o only_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o also_o have_v the_o mean_n offer_v unto_o they_o yea_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o god_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n 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conflict_n they_o be_v hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o which_o he_o proud_v for_o they_o and_o as_o it_o be_v put_v it_o into_o their_o hand_n by_o his_o earnest_a exhortation_n o_o israel_n turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v 2._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 2._o unto_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o and_o again_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v 11._o ezek._n 33._o 11._o no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wicked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v turn_v you_o turn_v you_o from_o your_o evil_a way_n for_o why_o will_v you_o die_v you_o house_n 6._o jer._n 8._o 5_o 6._o of_o israel_n yea_o he_o be_v displease_v with_o they_o and_o sharp_o reprove_v they_o if_o they_o neglect_v this_o medicine_n when_o he_o offer_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v why_o be_v this_o people_n slide_v back_o by_o a_o perpetual_a backslide_n they_o hold_v 20._o jer._n 31._o 20._o fast_o deceit_n they_o refuse_v to_o return_v no_o man_n repent_v he_o of_o his_o wickedness_n say_v what_o have_v i_o do_v &_o c_o and_o if_o thus_o they_o be_v not_o move_v to_o return_v his_o bowel_n be_v trouble_v and_o yearn_v with_o compassion_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o he_o be_v sorry_a that_o they_o sorrow_n not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n because_o they_o will_v not_o make_v use_n 41._o luk._n 19_o 41._o of_o the_o acceptable_a day_n while_o it_o last_v that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o so_o escape_v god_n imminent_a judgement_n yea_o he_o do_v not_o so_o leave_v they_o but_o effectual_o work_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o faithful_a and_o choose_a one_o this_o repentance_n 31._o act._n 5._o 31._o which_o he_o require_v for_o he_o give_v repentance_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o ezek._n 36._o 26._o zach._n 12._o 10._o he_o take_v away_o their_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v they_o heart_n of_o flesh_n he_o pour_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n upon_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o bewail_v their_o sin_n the_o which_o may_v be_v unto_o we_o a_o singular_a encouragement_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v off_o and_o though_o we_o have_v many_o foil_n and_o fall_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o lie_v still_o and_o perish_v in_o our_o sin_n see_v the_o lord_n give_v unto_o all_o his_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o the_o grace_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n so_o as_o they_o rise_v again_o and_o recover_v their_o former_a estate_n of_o holiness_n and_o withal_o his_o wont_a grace_n and_o favour_n as_o though_o they_o have_v never_o sin_v and_o with_o it_o their_o wont_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o a_o godly_a life_n bring_v at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n and_o these_o be_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o the_o world_n the_o benefit_n which_o it_o bring_v when_o by_o death_n we_o be_v to_o depart_v out_o of_o it_o be_v also_o great_a and_o inestimable_a for_o when_o all_o worldly_a blessing_n fail_v and_o like_o miserable_a comforter_n leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o when_o be_v in_o great_a agony_n and_o distress_n we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o help_n than_o the_o consolation_n which_o it_o bring_v do_v exceed_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v us._n for_o the_o good_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o guide_v we_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n do_v not_o leave_v and_o forsake_v we_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n but_o then_o especial_o do_v accompany_v and_o assist_v we_o and_o the_o more_o our_o affliction_n and_o grief_n abound_v the_o more_o 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we_o in_o the_o race_n of_o godliness_n cap._n xliii_o of_o other_o singular_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o their_o conceit_n confute_v who_o imagine_v that_o god_n whole_o reserve_v the_o reward_n of_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o for_o the_o life_n to_o come_v have_v see_v the_o benefit_n which_o accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n let_v we_o now_o also_o consider_v of_o the_o privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v those_o that_o lead_v it_o although_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v little_a difference_n between_o these_o two_o see_v those_o benefit_n be_v privilege_n as_o be_v peculiar_a prerogative_n belong_v only_o to_o the_o godly_a and_o these_o privilege_n singular_a benefit_n which_o be_v promise_v and_o give_v they_o as_o reward_n of_o their_o godliness_n but_o because_o i_o will_v not_o glut_v the_o reader_n appetite_n with_o satiety_n by_o set_v before_o he_o all_o at_o once_o a_o multitude_n of_o dish_n cook_v after_o the_o same_o fashion_n 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our_o own_o carnal_a lust_n we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o privilege_n and_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o fear_v that_o as_o yet_o we_o remain_v in_o that_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n cap._n xlv_o of_o four_o other_o main_n privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v the_o godly_a both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 1_o the_o six_o main_n privilege_n be_v that_o god_n bestow_v upon_o the_o godly_a the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n the_o six_o main_n privilege_n which_o god_n vouchsafe_v to_o the_o godly_a be_v that_o he_o bestow_v upon_o they_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n 27._o zach._n 12._o 10._o rom._n 8._o 26_o 27._o and_o supplication_n and_o both_o hear_v and_o grant_v all_o the_o suit_n which_o they_o make_v unto_o he_o for_o he_o pour_v upon_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v and_o whereas_o natural_o we_o know_v not_o how_o to_o pray_v nor_o what_o to_o pray_v for_o as_o we_o ought_v the_o spirit_n help_v our_o infirmity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o he_o that_o search_v the_o heart_n know_v what_o be_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o he_o make_v intercession_n for_o the_o saint_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n yea_o he_o not_o only_o by_o his_o spirit_n teach_v we_o how_o to_o pray_v and_o what_o to_o ask_v but_o have_v also_o bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a and_o free_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v all_o our_o suit_n make_v in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n and_o indict_v by_o his_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v seek_v and_o you_o shall_v 15._o mat._n 7_o 7._o job._n 16._o 23._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14_o 15._o psal_n 50._o 15._o find_v knock_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v open_v unto_o you_o and_o again_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o now_o what_o a_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n be_v this_o to_o have_v always_o free_a access_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o our_o want_n and_o necessity_n who_o be_v alone_o able_a to_o help_v we_o and_o will_v also_o do_v it_o because_o of_o his_o promise_n to_o have_v a_o dear_a and_o able_a friend_n into_o who_o bosom_n we_o may_v with_o boldness_n and_o comfort_n pour_v out_o all_o our_o complaint_n who_o be_v ready_a to_o pity_n and_o ease_v we_o to_o have_v a_o key_n always_o in_o our_o keep_n which_o through_o christ_n will_v open_v unto_o we_o the_o treasury_n of_o god_n grace_n where_o we_o may_v relieve_v our_o want_n and_o store_n ourselves_o with_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o spiritual_a good_a and_o everlasting_a salvation_n final_o to_o converse_v with_o the_o supreme_a and_o glorious_a 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or_o grant_v of_o god_n as_o he_o tell_v the_o rebellious_a jew_n when_o you_o spread_v forth_o your_o hand_n i_o will_v hide_v my_o eye_n from_o you_o yea_o 13._o psa_fw-la 1._o 15._o pro._n 1._o 28._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12_o 13._o when_o you_o make_v many_o prayer_n i_o will_v not_o hear_v and_o therefore_o let_v this_o also_o effectual_o move_v we_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o rich_a and_o royal_a privilege_n have_v not_o only_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n as_o our_o counsellor_n to_o draw_v all_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n in_o such_o manner_n and_o form_n as_o
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entreat_v of_o they_o at_o large_a in_o another_o place_n only_o let_v we_o here_o take_v notice_n that_o this_o rich_a privilege_n and_o incomparable_a 23._o christian_n warfare_n the_o 2._o part_n lib._n 3._o cap._n 3._o 4_o etc._n etc._n rom._n 6._o 23._o happiness_n belong_v not_o to_o all_o or_o the_o great_a part_n of_o man_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o faithful_a who_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o though_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o he_o may_v bestow_v it_o where_o he_o will_v yet_o he_o give_v it_o not_o unto_o any_o who_o he_o do_v not_o first_o fit_n for_o it_o indue_a they_o with_o grace_n before_o he_o advance_v they_o to_o glory_n and_o work_a holiness_n in_o they_o who_o 14._o heb._n 12._o 14._o he_o purpose_v to_o bring_v unto_o happiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v though_o we_o be_v not_o save_v and_o 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and_o the_o sin_n which_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o and_o let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n unto_o the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o our_o persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n shall_v be_v rich_o reward_v five_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o great_a and_o rich_a reward_n which_o be_v give_v gracious_o unto_o all_o those_o who_o suffer_v for_o the_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o 29._o phil._n 1._o 29._o first_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v a_o high_a and_o holy_a privilege_n to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n make_v a_o high_a degree_n of_o dignity_n then_o simple_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o justification_n which_o be_v common_a to_o ordinary_a christian_n for_o unto_o you_o say_v he_o it_o be_v give_v in_o the_o behalf_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o to_o believe_v on_o he_o but_o also_o to_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n which_o be_v a_o prerogative_n peculiar_a to_o 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according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n to_o ansgression_n and_o sin_n so_o also_o he_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o 17._o psal_n 145._o 17._o guilty_a visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a saviour_n so_o also_o a_o just_a god_n and_o 7._o esa_n 45._o 21._o psal_n 11._o 7._o a_o righteous_a lord_n who_o love_v righteousness_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a but_o will_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o terrible_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o judge_n especial_o to_o those_o who_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o disjoin_v these_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v nor_o imagine_v such_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n as_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o maim_n the_o divine_a nature_n and_o to_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o hand_n from_o he_o which_o outrageous_a violence_n offer_v unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a let_v we_o with_o david_n so_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v good_a as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 1._o psal_n 25._o 8._o psal_n â01_n 1._o he_o be_v also_o upright_o and_o in_o our_o song_n so_o sing_v of_o his_o mercy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o disjoin_v his_o judgement_n from_o it_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n and_o in_o all_o his_o work_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n 10._o psal_n 8â_n 10._o and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o let_v we_o not_o say_v his_o mercy_n be_v great_a he_o will_v 7._o ecclus_n 5._o 6_o 7._o be_v pacify_v for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n come_v from_o he_o and_o his_o indignation_n rest_v upon_o sinner_n neither_o let_v we_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o patience_n make_v any_o tarry_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n nor_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o sudden_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v forth_o and_o in_o thy_o security_n thou_o shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n 6_o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v after_o our_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_n up_o unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o his_o curse_n against_o sinner_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â_o psal_n 73._o â_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o a_o pillow_n whereon_o we_o may_v sleep_v more_o secure_o in_o our_o wickedness_n whereas_o he_o come_v not_o to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v but_o to_o dissolve_v and_o abolish_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o to_o purge_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o that_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
comfort_n your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v we_o labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v that_o so_o without_o waver_v and_o doubt_v we_o may_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o let_v we_o not_o weaken_v and_o wound_v it_o with_o sin_n commit_v against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o nourish_v it_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o heir_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n reserve_v for_o thy_o saint_n and_o let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o demeaning_a ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v thy_o son_n let_v we_o love_n reverence_n and_o obey_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o think_v all_o too_o little_a which_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n be_v zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n rejoice_v when_o it_o be_v magnify_v and_o grieve_v when_o it_o be_v neglect_v either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v we_o not_o hazard_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o wilful_a sin_v for_o the_o gain_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a give_v unto_o we_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n let_v we_o undoubted_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n even_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o delay_v they_o especial_o that_o 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and_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o earnest_n and_o serious_a study_n of_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o let_v we_o aspire_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o bewail_v it_o with_o bitter_a grief_n final_o let_v we_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v begin_v in_o it_o let_v we_o continue_v it_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o we_o yield_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o spiritual_a grace_n concern_v eternal_a life_n and_o above_o all_o for_o that_o inestimable_a pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o the_o death_n that_o 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final_a victory_n over_o they_o frustrate_v the_o malice_n of_o satan_n defeat_v his_o policy_n and_o confound_v his_o power_n that_o he_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o he_o in_o this_o last_o conflict_n arm_v he_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o severe_a justice_n by_o assure_v he_o that_o christ_n have_v appease_v the_o one_o and_o satisfy_v the_o other_o comfort_v he_o against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n by_o persuade_v he_o that_o christ_n death_n have_v swallow_v it_o in_o victory_n pull_v out_o the_o sting_n thereof_o and_o make_v it_o harmless_a yea_o exceed_a profitable_a as_o serve_v now_o for_o a_o passage_n to_o glory_n and_o happiness_n and_o by_o strengthen_v he_o to_o apply_v unto_o himself_o these_o consolation_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n wean_v his_o heart_n from_o worldly_a care_n that_o they_o may_v be_v no_o distraction_n to_o hinder_v he_o in_o his_o heavenly_a journey_n and_o let_v the_o assurance_n and_o taste_v of_o immortal_a joy_n take_v away_o all_o loathness_n to_o leave_v earthly_a comfort_n set_a a_o guard_n of_o thy_o bless_a angel_n about_o he_o and_o let_v they_o serve_v as_o thy_o messenger_n and_o minister_n to_o convey_v his_o soul_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v separate_v from_o his_o body_n into_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v there_o crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o all_o here_o present_a a_o holy_a use_n of_o these_o example_n of_o our_o mortality_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n we_o may_v make_v it_o our_o chief_a business_n to_o prepare_v ourselves_o against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n that_o so_o we_o may_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n appear_v before_o thou_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o call_v we_o to_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o account_n of_o our_o stewardship_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n to_o which_o my_o frail_a life_n be_v daily_a subject_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o especial_o this_o day_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n preserve_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o peril_n and_o grant_v that_o be_v diligent_a and_o industrious_a in_o learn_v such_o good_a thing_n as_o be_v teach_v i_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n and_o profit_n by_o instruction_n in_o such_o virtue_n and_o good_a quality_n as_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o o_o lord_n bless_v and_o preserve_v my_o father_n and_o mother_n my_o brethren_n and_o sister_n with_o all_o other_o my_o kindred_n and_o friend_n together_o with_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o favour_n die_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o after_o death_n inherit_v the_o joy_n of_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la fault_n escape_v in_o printing_n page_n 27._o line_n 23._o read_v be_v in_o the_o church_n p._n 29._o l._n 12_o r._n internal_a book_n p._n 30._o l._n a_o fin_n 8._o r._n he_o have_v make_v p._n 33_o l._n 5._o r._n the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o l_o 7._o r._n will_n and_o most_o free_a p_o 28._o l._n 11_o r._n and_o make_v man_n p._n 42._o l._n 12._o r._n sun_n p_o 30._o l._n 17._o r._n strong_a corruption_n p._n 52._o l._n 7._o r._n act_n of_o p._n 57_o l_o a_o fin_n 11._o read_v end_n that_o we_o may_v p._n 62._o l._n 23._o return_n to_o their_o p_o 66._o l._n 30._o r._n for_o the_o scan_n l._n 36._o r._n yet_o it_o never_o l._n 39_o r._n bare_a act_n 41._o thesi_fw-la p._n 71._o l._n 3._o r._n strong_a wind_n l._n 37._o r._n free_v from_o p._n 73_o l._n 4._o r._n when_o cease_v and_o l._n 38._o r._n upon_o us._n p._n 74._o l._n 5._o r._n carry_v it_o quiet_o p._n 75._o l._n 35._o r._n in_o a_o storm_n p._n 85._o in_o margin_n l._n 15._o 16._o r._n bons_fw-fr viri_fw-la p._n 95._o l._n 24._o r._n not_o divide_v and_o line_n 2d_o r._n chap._n 2._o of_o piety_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o first_o table_n §_o sect._n 1._o page_n 125._o line_n 17._o read_v dominion_n over_o all_o p._n 125._o l._n 17._o r._n one_o lawful_o and_o l._n 33._o r._n not_o man_n p._n 128._o l._n 16._o r._n god_n and_o us._n p._n 138._o in_o margin_n l._n 2._o r._n the_o manner_n p._n 140._o l._n 13_o r._n damp_n it_n p._n 142._o l_o 4_o r_o in_o our_o neighbour_n p._n 156._o l._n a_o fin_n 9_o r._n friar_n like_o affectation_n p._n 179._o l._n last_o r._n any_o intercision_n p._n 181_o l._n 7_o r._n in_o
chap._n 7._o 6._o the_o mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o which_o be_v 1._o reason_n to_o make_v we_o abhor_v it_o chap._n 8._o 9_o 2._o remedy_n which_o be_v either_o by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o chap._n 10._o or_o by_o use_v other_o help_n which_o be_v ten_o in_o number_n chap._n 11._o supernatural_a where_o be_v show_v lib._n 2._o 1._o what_o it_o be_v chap._n 1._o 2._o the_o cause_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o chap._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v and_o preserve_v it_o which_o be_v eight_o chap._n 3._o of_o carnal_a security_n the_o first_o book_n chap._n i._n the_o preface_n of_o security_n in_o general_a and_o more_o special_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o we_o after_o the_o fall_n §._o 1_o that_o god_n the_o supreme_a goodness_n turn_v all_o even_o evil_a itself_o into_o good_a as_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o the_o supreme_a goodness_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n like_v unto_o itself_o and_o even_o out_o of_o evil_a to_o produce_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o be_v it_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n so_o to_o poison_v and_o taint_v whatsoever_o it_o touch_v that_o though_o it_o be_v of_o a_o indifferent_a nature_n yea_o original_o good_a it_o make_v it_o like_o itself_o evil_a and_o sinful_a of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v god_n himself_o the_o best_a example_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n do_v not_o only_o effect_v his_o good_a end_n by_o good_a mean_n and_o instrument_n but_o be_v able_a to_o bring_v light_a out_o of_o darkness_n good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o to_o make_v the_o worst_a instrument_n fit_a tool_n for_o the_o perfect_a and_o polish_n his_o best_a work_n and_o thus_o he_o ordinary_o use_v the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n as_o cross_n calamity_n and_o affliction_n of_o all_o kind_n corporal_a and_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o the_o just_a punishment_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o own_o servant_n the_o purge_n and_o 28._o rom._n 8._o 28._o purify_n of_o they_o from_o their_o corruption_n the_o exercise_n and_o by_o exercise_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o the_o manifest_v and_o increase_v of_o their_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n thus_o he_o use_v the_o wicked_a for_o the_o chastisement_n of_o his_o child_n and_o the_o devil_n himself_o and_o his_o malicious_a tentation_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o they_o in_o faith_n love_n patience_n and_o all_o other_o save_v grace_n after_o they_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n power_n and_o goodness_n assist_v and_o give_v they_o victory_n in_o these_o spiritual_a conflict_n yea_o this_o chief_a goodness_n can_v make_v even_o sin_n itself_o in_o other_o to_o serve_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o execute_v his_o wise_a and_o just_a counsel_n as_o the_o malicious_a practice_n of_o josephs_n brethren_n the_o mean_n of_o his_o 8._o gen._n 45._o 5._o 7._o 8._o advancement_n and_o their_o own_o preservation_n the_o sin_n of_o absalon_n achitophel_n and_o shemei_n for_o his_o rod_n to_o chastise_v david_n and_o to_o humble_v 28._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 11._o &_o 16._o 10._o act._n 2._o 23._o &_o 3._o 28._o he_o for_o his_o grievous_a fall_n the_o sin_n of_o judas_n the_o scribe_n pharisy_n and_o devil_n himself_o to_o set_v forward_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o saviour_n yea_o he_o can_v make_v of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o party_n a_o antidote_n against_o sin_n and_o as_o it_o be_v smother_v it_o in_o its_o own_o smoke_n and_o by_o let_v his_o servant_n slip_v into_o lesser_a sin_n he_o can_v preserve_v they_o from_o fall_v or_o be_v fall_v can_v pull_v they_o out_o of_o those_o which_o be_v great_a as_o when_o by_o the_o prick_n of_o other_o sin_n he_o let_v 7._o 2._o cor._n 12._o 7._o out_o the_o wind_n of_o pride_n which_o be_v most_o hateful_a unto_o he_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o ourselves_o and_o when_o by_o leave_v we_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o slip_v 34._o matt._n 26._o 33._o 34._o into_o sin_n to_o make_v we_o cast_v away_o selfe-confidence_n that_o we_o may_v more_o firm_o cleave_v unto_o he_o who_o alone_o be_v able_a to_o support_v we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n §._o 2_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o turn_v all_o into_o evil_n of_o the_o other_o we_o have_v lamentable_a experience_n not_o only_o in_o satan_n but_o principal_o in_o our_o own_o sinful_a corruption_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a and_o ready_a to_o abuse_v all_o thing_n unto_o sin_n and_o out_o of_o the_o best_a premise_n to_o infer_v the_o worst_a conclusion_n and_o thus_o our_o wicked_a flesh_n abuse_v god_n save_v attribute_n unto_o sin_n as_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o shall_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o to_o move_v we_o thereby_o to_o go_v on_o in_o our_o wicked_a course_n more_o sin_v that_o grace_n may_v more_o abound_v his_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n to_o work_v in_o we_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o by_o defer_v our_o repentance_n to_o treasure_n up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n his_o justice_n and_o righteous_a judgement_n which_o shall_v above_o all_o thing_n make_v we_o afraid_a to_o displease_v he_o because_o he_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n and_o it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o flesh_n abuse_v to_o make_v man_n to_o despair_v of_o 13._o ezech._n 33._o 10_o 11_o esa_n 22._o 12_o 13._o all_o grace_n or_o future_a good_a and_o therefore_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o the_o present_a delight_n of_o sin_n say_v with_o the_o epicure_n let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o 32._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v but_o especial_o and_o most_o ordinary_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n abuse_v god_n temporal_a benefit_n unto_o evil_n which_o be_v original_o good_a be_v unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o 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under_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v separate_v he_o unto_o evil_n thus_o because_o the_o ruler_n of_o jerusalem_n say_v we_o 18._o esa_n 28._o 15_o 18._o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o with_o hell_n be_v we_o at_o agreement_n when_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n shall_v pass_v through_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v unto_o we_o for_o we_o have_v make_v lie_v our_o refuge_n and_o under_o falsehood_n have_v we_o hide_v ourselves_o therefore_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o their_o covenant_n with_o death_n shall_v be_v disannul_v and_o their_o agreement_n with_o hell_n shall_v not_o stand_v and_o that_o when_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n shall_v pass_v through_o they_o shall_v be_v tread_v down_o by_o it_o so_o because_o the_o residue_n of_o israel_n live_v in_o great_a iniquity_n blood_n and_o perverseness_n say_v in_o their_o security_n the_o lord_n have_v forsake_v 10._o ezech._n 9_o 9_o 10._o the_o earth_n and_o see_v not_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o his_o eye_n shall_v not_o spare_v they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v have_v no_o pity_n but_o will_v recompense_v their_o way_n upon_o their_o head_n thus_o the_o more_o careless_a and_o secure_a the_o jew_n be_v in_o examine_v their_o wicked_a work_n and_o way_n say_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v do_v neither_o good_a nor_o evil_a the_o more_o curious_o 13._o zeph._n 1._o 12_o 13._o he_o threaten_v to_o search_v they_o out_o and_o to_o punish_v they_o with_o great_a severity_n the_o which_o he_o impli_v by_o that_o borrow_a speech_n that_o he_o will_v search_v jerusalem_n with_o candle_n and_o punish_v the_o man_n that_o be_v settle_v on_o their_o lees_n make_v their_o good_n to_o become_v a_o booty_n and_o their_o house_n a_o desolation_n so_o because_o babylon_n live_v in_o her_o sin_n with_o great_a security_n and_o promise_v unto_o herself_o impunity_n and_o the_o continuance_n of_o her_o prosperity_n the_o lord_n denounce_v those_o judgement_n against_o she_o 8._o esa_n 47._o 8._o from_o which_o special_o she_o bless_v herself_o even_o loss_n of_o sovereignty_n slaughter_n and_o desolation_n the_o which_o be_v also_o threaten_v against_o the_o anti-type_n the_o romish_a babylon_n and_o in_o god_n good_a time_n shall_v be_v inflict_v 8._o apoc._n 18._o 7_o 8._o and_o thus_o do_v secure_a sinner_n who_o through_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n can_v repent_v treasure_v up_o for_o themselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o 6._o rom._n 2._o 5_o 6._o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n §._o 7_o the_o former_a point_n illustrate_v by_o example_n this_o also_o be_v clear_a and_o evident_a by_o the_o example_n of_o former_a time_n for_o thus_o the_o old_a world_n and_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n live_v secure_o in_o 28._o luk._n 17._o 25_o 28._o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n eat_v and_o drink_v buy_v and_o sell_v build_v and_o plant_v marry_v and_o give_v in_o marriage_n be_v destroy_v with_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n of_o fire_n and_o water_n so_o the_o jew_n when_o they_o secure_o bless_v themselves_o in_o their_o prosperity_n and_o drown_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n herald_n denounce_v war_n with_o 142_o jer._n 6._o 142_o their_o loud_a cry_n of_o peace_n peace_n be_v vanquish_v by_o their_o enemy_n and_o lead_v into_o a_o miserable_a captivity_n thus_o belshazzar_n be_v attach_v in_o 5._o dan._n 5._o the_o midst_n of_o his_o cup_n and_o be_v in_o his_o chief_a pollity_n feast_v his_o prince_n and_o concubine_n and_o far_o off_o from_o all_o danger_n his_o ruin_n be_v write_v by_o a_o finger_n upon_o the_o wall_n and_o soon_o after_o execute_v and_o accomplish_v and_o as_o this_o have_v be_v the_o condition_n of_o secure_a man_n in_o time_n past_a so_o be_v it_o now_o and_o shall_v be_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o even_o at_o the_o end_n of_o it_o for_o when_o they_o shall_v say_v peace_n and_o safety_n then_o sudden_a destruction_n shall_v come_v upon_o they_o as_o travail_v upon_o a_o woman_n with_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 3._o child_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o escape_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n in_o which_o regard_n the_o estate_n of_o secure_a man_n flourish_v in_o prosperity_n be_v like_o the_o state_n of_o the_o fat_a ox_n that_o be_v lead_v to_o slaughter_n who_o be_v as_o secure_v and_o far_o from_o fear_n as_o he_o be_v in_o foretime_n when_o he_o be_v lead_v to_o the_o pasture_n or_o of_o the_o silly_a bird_n which_o feed_v secure_o on_o the_o bait_n when_o the_o net_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v pull_v upon_o she_o or_o of_o the_o drunkard_n of_o which_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v who_o sleep_v secure_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n or_o as_o he_o lie_v upon_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mast_n ready_a to_o be_v blow_v over_o hatch_n 34._o pro._n 23._o 34._o in_o every_o tempest_n §._o 8_o that_o carnal_a security_n plunge_v man_n into_o everlasting_a condemnation_n but_o most_o fearful_a be_v the_o estate_n of_o secure_a man_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o fearful_a condemnation_n which_o they_o plunge_v themselves_o into_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v when_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v deprive_v of_o heavenly_a joy_n but_o be_v also_o for_o ever_o torment_v with_o hellish_a torment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o reckless_a and_o secure_a servant_n who_o lord_n come_v in_o a_o day_n when_o he_o look_v not_o for_o he_o and_o in_o a_o hour_n that_o he_o be_v not_o aware_a of_o and_o not_o only_o deprive_v he_o of_o the_o reward_n give_v to_o the_o faithful_a servant_n who_o he_o find_v well_o employ_v but_o also_o cut_v he_o off_o and_o appoint_v 51._o matt._n 24._o 50_o 51._o he_o his_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n neither_o shall_v they_o be_v subject_a only_o to_o ordinary_a punishment_n and_o torture_n in_o this_o hellish_a condemnation_n though_o the_o least_o in_o this_o kind_n be_v fearful_a and_o intolerable_a but_o as_o they_o have_v more_o secure_o wallow_v themselves_o in_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a pleasure_n presume_v that_o they_o shall_v always_o last_v the_o more_o exquisite_o shall_v they_o be_v torment_v as_o we_o see_v by_o that_o fearful_a sentence_n pronounce_v against_o the_o whore_n of_o babylon_n the_o antichrist_n of_o rome_n how_o much_o she_o have_v glorifi_v her_o 7._o apoc._n 18._o 7._o self_n and_o live_v delicious_o so_o much_o torment_v and_o sorrow_n give_v she_o for_o she_o say_v in_o her_o heart_n i_o sit_v a_o queen_n and_o be_o no_o widow_n and_o shall_v see_v no_o sorrow_n for_o if_o the_o lord_n observe_v such_o a_o just_a proportion_n in_o execute_v judgement_n according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o requital_n in_o this_o life_n how_o much_o more_o tallonis_fw-la lex_fw-la tallonis_fw-la may_v she_o and_o all_o other_o of_o her_o condition_n expect_v it_o in_o the_o last_o judgement_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o further_o day_n of_o vengeance_n take_v but_o every_o sinner_n shall_v be_v punish_v to_o the_o full_a according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o quantity_n of_o his_o sin_n §._o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n final_o as_o this_o carnal_a security_n be_v in_o itself_o sinful_a the_o cause_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o punishment_n so_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o relation_n or_o respect_n of_o evil_n want_v in_o it_o itself_o also_o be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n for_o when_o we_o not_o only_o put_v out_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n remain_v in_o we_o and_o put_v to_o silence_v our_o own_o conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o sin_n but_o
when_o we_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n there_o shall_v we_o enjoy_v perfect_a security_n when_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n shall_v be_v shut_v and_o make_v sure_a with_o strong_a bar_n there_o shall_v be_v full_o rejoice_v and_o exsult_v with_o great_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o a_o false_a security_n which_o be_v a_o abortive_a brat_n and_o bear_v before_o the_o time_n expose_v ourselves_o to_o great_a danger_n especial_o to_o the_o hazard_n and_o loss_n of_o that_o heavenly_a security_n which_o shall_v be_v disturb_v with_o no_o trouble_n but_o let_v we_o stay_v our_o time_n and_o watch_v till_o the_o bridegroom_n do_v come_v and_o open_v the_o door_n for_o we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o wedding_n chamber_n and_o now_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v triumph_v over_o they_o with_o joy_n peace_n and_o endless_a security_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n the_o nine_o mean_n to_o shun_v carnal_a security_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o all-seeing_a wisdom_n omnipotent_a power_n 51._o sive_fw-la comedam_fw-la sive_fw-la bibam_fw-la sive_fw-la aliud_fw-la aliquid_fw-la faciam_fw-la semper_fw-la vox_fw-la illa_fw-la terribilis_fw-la auribus_fw-la meis_fw-la insonare_fw-la videtur_fw-la surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la &_o venite_fw-la ad_fw-la iudicium_fw-la hieron_n in_o matth._n matth._n 24._o 46_o 47_o 48_o 51._o and_o the_o exact_a justice_n of_o our_o judge_n the_o greatness_n of_o our_o reckon_n and_o strictness_n of_o that_o account_n which_o will_v then_o be_v require_v and_o will_v be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o set_v even_o if_o we_o seldom_o or_o never_o think_v of_o they_o here_o but_o pass_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o security_n let_v we_o remember_v how_o happy_a their_o 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namely_o knowledge_n belief_n and_o remembrance_n of_o god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n wherein_o it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o the_o ignorance_n not_o believe_v and_o forgetfulness_n of_o they_o which_o the_o great_a they_o be_v the_o great_a be_v the_o carnal_a man_n security_n even_o as_o contrariwise_o spiritual_a security_n increase_v in_o strength_n as_o we_o do_v more_o and_o more_o increase_n in_o the_o contrary_a grace_n five_o i_o show_v what_o fear_v spiritual_a security_n expel_v namely_o that_o only_o which_o be_v carnal_a and_o servile_a for_o as_o for_o that_o holy_a filial_a and_o spiritual_a fear_n of_o god_n our_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n it_o be_v no_o way_n opposite_a to_o this_o christian_a security_n yea_o they_o be_v mutual_a cause_n one_o of_o another_o and_o so_o the_o more_o the_o one_o increase_v the_o more_o vigour_n and_o strength_n it_o minister_v to_o the_o other_o the_o more_o 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