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christ_n death_n a_o act_n of_o obedience_n a_o ceremony_n of_o memorial_n but_o of_o no_o spiritual_a effect_n and_o of_o no_o proper_a advantage_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o receiver_n against_o this_o beside_o the_o precede_a discourse_n convince_a their_o fancy_n of_o weakness_n and_o derogation_n the_o consideration_n of_o the_o proper_a excellency_n of_o this_o mystery_n in_o its_o own_o separate_a nature_n will_v be_v very_o useful_a for_o now_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v how_o his_o natural_a body_n enter_v into_o his_o oeconomy_n and_o dispensation_n for_o the_o understanding_n of_o which_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o christ_n beside_o his_o spiritual_a body_n and_o blood_n do_v also_o give_v we_o his_o natural_a and_o we_o receive_v that_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o this_o for_o this_o he_o give_v we_o but_o once_o then_o when_o upon_o the_o cross_n he_o be_v break_v for_o our_o sin_n this_o body_n can_v die_v but_o once_o and_o it_o can_v be_v but_o at_o one_o place_n at_o once_o and_o heaven_n be_v the_o place_n appoint_v for_o it_o and_o at_o once_o all_o be_v sufficient_o effect_v by_o it_o which_o be_v design_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n â—or_a by_o the_o virtue_n of_o that_o death_n christ_n be_v become_v the_o author_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o and_o of_o salvation_n he_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o our_o lawgiver_n but_o it_o he_o receive_v all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o by_o it_o he_o reconcile_v his_o father_n to_o the_o world_n and_o in_o virtue_n of_o that_o he_o intercede_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n and_o send_v his_o spirit_n upon_o earth_n and_o feed_v our_o soul_n by_o his_o word_n he_o instruct_v we_o to_o wisdom_n and_o admit_v we_o to_o repentance_n and_o give_v we_o pardon_v and_o by_o mean_n of_o his_o own_o appointment_n nourish_v we_o up_o by_o holiness_n to_o life_n eternal_a this_o body_n be_v carry_v from_o we_o into_o heaven_n can_v be_v touch_v or_o taste_v by_o we_o on_o earth_n but_o yet_o christ_n leave_v to_o we_o symbol_n and_o sacrament_n of_o this_o natural_a body_n not_o to_o be_v or_o to_o convey_v that_o natural_a body_n to_o we_o but_o to_o do_v more_o and_o better_a for_o we_o to_o convey_v all_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n procure_v for_o we_o by_o the_o break_n of_o that_o body_n and_o the_o effusion_n of_o the_o blood_n which_o blessing_n be_v spiritual_a be_v therefore_o call_v his_o body_n spiritual_o because_o procure_v by_o that_o body_n which_o die_v for_o we_o and_o be_v therefore_o call_v our_o food_n because_o by_o they_o we_o live_v a_o new_a life_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o christ_n be_v our_o bread_n and_o our_o life_n because_o by_o he_o after_o this_o manner_n we_o be_v nourish_v up_o to_o life_n eternal_a that_o be_v plain_o thus_o therefore_o we_o eat_v christ_n spiritual_a body_n because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o natural_a body_n to_o be_v break_v and_o his_o natural_a blood_n to_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o the_o obtain_v the_o grace_n and_o acceptability_n of_o repentance_n for_o by_o this_o gift_n and_o by_o this_o death_n he_o have_v obtain_v this_o favour_n from_o god_n that_o by_o faith_n in_o he_o and_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n by_o repentance_n towards_o god_n and_o faith_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n we_o may_v be_v save_v to_o this_o sense_n of_o the_o mystery_n be_v those_o excellent_a word_n of_o the_o apostle_n martion_n he_o bear_v our_o sin_n upon_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o present_a evil_a world_n and_o sanctify_v and_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o pollution_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n that_o he_o may_v purchase_v to_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n and_o that_o we_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n might_n live_v unto_o righteousness_n totum_fw-la christiani_n nominis_fw-la &_o pondus_fw-la &_o fructus_fw-la mors_fw-la christi_fw-la all_o that_o we_o be_v or_o do_v or_o have_v be_v produce_v and_o effect_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ._n now_o because_o our_o life_n depend_v upon_o his_o death_n the_o ministry_n of_o this_o life_n must_v relate_v â—o_o the_o ministry_n of_o this_o death_n and_o we_o have_v nothing_o to_o glory_n in_o but_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n the_o word_n preach_v be_v nothing_o but_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_v and_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o most_o eminent_a way_n of_o declare_v this_o word_n for_o by_o baptism_n we_o be_v bury_v into_o his_o death_n 3._o and_o by_o the_o lord_n supper_n we_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o death_n we_o communicate_v with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n as_o he_o be_v crucify_v but_o now_o since_o all_o belong_v to_o this_o that_o word_n and_o that_o mystery_n that_o be_v high_a and_o near_a in_o this_o relation_n be_v the_o principal_a and_o chief_a of_o all_o the_o rest_n and_o that_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v so_o be_v evident_a beyond_o all_o necessity_n of_o inquiry_n it_o be_v institute_v in_o the_o vesper_n of_o the_o passion_n it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o passion_n a_o sensible_a representation_n of_o the_o break_a christ_n body_n of_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n it_o be_v by_o christ_n himself_o entitle_v to_o the_o passion_n and_o the_o symbol_n invest_v with_o the_o name_n of_o his_o break_a body_n and_o his_o blood_n pour_v forth_o and_o the_o whole_a ministry_n be_v a_o great_a declaration_n of_o this_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o command_v to_o be_v continue_v until_o his_o second_o come_v certain_o by_o all_o these_o it_o appear_v that_o this_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a ministry_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n here_o be_v the_o publication_n of_o the_o great_a word_n of_o salvation_n here_o be_v set_v forth_o most_o illustrious_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n much_o more_o clear_o than_o in_o baptism_n much_o more_o effectual_o than_o in_o simple_a enunciation_n or_o preach_v and_o declaration_n by_o word_n for_o this_o preach_n be_v to_o stranger_n and_o infant_n in_o christ_n to_o produce_v faith_n but_o this_o sacramental_a enunciation_n be_v the_o declaration_n and_o confession_n of_o it_o by_o man_n in_o christ_n a_o glory_v in_o it_o giving_z praise_n for_o it_o a_o declare_v it_o to_o be_v do_v and_o own_a and_o accept_v and_o prevail_v the_o consequent_a of_o these_o thing_n be_v this_o that_o if_o any_o mystery_n rite_n or_o sacrament_n be_v effective_a of_o any_o spiritual_a blessing_n than_o this_o be_v much_o more_o anchorato_n as_o have_v the_o prerogative_n and_o illustrious_a principality_n above_o every_o thing_n else_o in_o its_o own_o kind_n or_o of_o any_o other-kind_n in_o exterior_a or_o interior_a religion_n i_o name_v they_o both_o because_o as_o in_o baptism_n the_o water_n alone_o do_v nothing_o but_o the_o inward_a cooperation_n with_o the_o outward_a oblation_n do_v save_v we_o yet_o to_o baptism_n the_o scripture_n attribute_v the_o effect_n so_o it_o be_v in_o this_o sacred_a solemnity_n the_o external_a act_n be_v indeed_o nothing_o but_o obedience_n and_o of_o itself_o only_o declare_v christ_n death_n in_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n yet_o the_o worthy_a communicate_v of_o it_o do_v indeed_o make_v we_o feed_v upon_o christ_n and_o unite_v he_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v we_o to_o become_v one_o spirit_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o s._n ambrose_n 6._o ideo_fw-la in_o similitudinem_fw-la quidem_fw-la accipis_fw-la sacramentum_fw-la sed_fw-la verae_fw-la naturae_fw-la gratiam_fw-la virtutemque_fw-la consequeris_fw-la thou_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n as_o the_o similitude_n of_o christ_n body_n but_o thou_o shall_v receive_v the_o grace_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o true_a nature_n i_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o so_o useless_a a_o discourse_n as_o to_o inquire_v whether_o the_o sacrament_n confer_v grace_n by_o their_o own_o excellency_n and_o power_n with_o which_o they_o be_v endue_v from_o above_o because_o they_o who_o affirm_v they_o do_v require_v so_o much_o duty_n on_o our_o part_n as_o they_o also_o do_v who_o attribute_n the_o effect_n to_o our_o moral_a disposition_n but_o neither_o one_o nor_o the_o other_o say_v true_a for_o neither_o the_o external_a act_n nor_o the_o internal_a grace_n and_o morality_n do_v effect_v our_o pardon_n and_o salvation_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o bless_v the_o symbol_n and_o assist_v the_o duty_n make_v they_o holy_a and_o this_o acceptable_a only_o they_o that_o attribute_v the_o efficacy_n to_o the_o ministration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n choose_v to_o magnify_v the_o immediate_a work_n of_o man_n rather_o than_o the_o immediate_a work_n of_o god_n and_o prefer_v the_o external_a at_o least_o in_o glorious_a
sacramental_a symbol_n as_o a_o direct_a consignation_n of_o pardon_n not_o that_o it_o be_v they_o complete_v for_o it_o be_v a_o work_n of_o time_n it_o be_v as_o long_o in_o do_v as_o repentance_n be_v in_o perfect_a it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o that_o depend_v on_o its_o cause_n in_o a_o perpetual_a operation_n but_o it_o be_v then_o work_v and_o if_o we_o go_v on_o in_o duty_n god_n will_v proceed_v to_o finish_v the_o method_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o snatch_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n which_o we_o have_v deserve_v and_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n and_o this_o he_o be_v please_v by_o the_o sacramental_a all_o the_o way_n to_o consign_v god_n speak_v not_o more_o articulate_o in_o any_o voice_n from_o heaven_n than_o in_o such_o real_a indication_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n 14._o last_o since_o the_o sacrament_n be_v the_o great_a solemnity_n of_o prayer_n and_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n in_o heaven_n let_v we_o here_o be_v both_o charitable_a and_o religious_a in_o our_o prayer_n intercede_v for_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_n church_n and_o represent_v to_o god_n all_o the_o need_v of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o our_o relative_n for_o than_o we_o pray_v with_o all_o the_o advantage_n of_o the_o spirit_n when_o we_o pray_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n crucify_v in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o advantage_n of_o solemn_a piety_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n in_o the_o imitation_n of_o christ_n intercession_n and_o in_o the_o union_n with_o christ_n himself_o spiritual_a and_o sacramental_a and_o to_o such_o prayer_n as_o these_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v but_o that_o which_o will_v certain_o come_v that_o be_v a_o bless_a hear_n and_o a_o gracious_a answer_n sect_n iii_o devotion_n preparatory_a to_o this_o mystery_n ejaculation_n i._o 1._o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n before_o the_o angel_n will_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o 2._o i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o have_v magnify_v above_o all_o thy_o name_n the_o word_n of_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o shall_v answer_v and_o shall_v multiply_v strength_n in_o my_o soul._n 4._o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n my_o soul_n do_v wait_v and_o in_o his_o word_n do_v i_o hope_v 6._o my_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o keep_v the_o morning_n watch_v that_o they_o may_v observe_v the_o time_n of_o offer_v the_o morning_n sacrifice_n 7._o o_o let_v my_o soul_n hope_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n and_o with_o he_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n he_o shall_v redeem_v his_o people_n from_o all_o iniquity_n ii_o 1._o our_o lord_n be_v gentle_a and_o just_a our_o god_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n keep_v the_o simple_a i_o be_v humble_v but_o the_o lord_n look_v after_o my_o redemption_n 3._o o_o my_o soul_n return_v thou_o unto_o thy_o rest_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v his_o good_a thing_n unto_o thou_o 4._o he_o have_v snatch_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n my_o eye_n from_o tear_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v i_o will_v therefore_o walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 5._o i_o have_v believe_v therefore_o will_v i_o speak_v in_o the_o assembly_n of_o just_a man_n i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n 6._o what_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o retribution_n be_v repay_v upon_o i_o 7._o i_o will_v bear_v the_o chalice_n of_o redemption_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o my_o god_n iii_o 1._o i_o will_v pay_v my_o vow_n unto_o the_o lord_n i_o will_v then_o show_v forth_o his_o sacrament_n unto_o all_o the_o people_n 2._o honourable_a before_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o holy_a one_o and_o thereby_o thou_o have_v break_v all_o my_o chain_n 3._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 4._o i_o will_v great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o my_o mouth_n yea_o i_o will_v praise_v he_o among_o the_o multitude_n 5._o for_o he_o shall_v stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o poor_a to_o save_v he_o from_o they_o that_o condemn_v his_o soul._n 6._o his_o work_n be_v honourable_a and_o glorious_a and_o his_o righteousness_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o have_v make_v his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o be_v remember_v 7._o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n he_o have_v give_v meat_n unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o will_v ever_o be_v mindful_a of_o his_o covenant_n he_o have_v show_v his_o people_n the_o power_n of_o his_o work_n bless_a be_v god_n the_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o any_o day_n or_o time_n of_o preparation_n to_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n i._o o_o thou_o shepherd_n of_o israel_n thou_o that_o feed_v we_o like_o sheep_n thou_o make_v we_o to_o lie_v down_o in_o pleasant_a pasture_n and_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o still_a water_n run_v from_o the_o cleft_n of_o the_o rock_n from_o the_o wound_n of_o our_o lord_n from_o the_o fountain_n of_o salvation_n thou_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o we_o and_o anoint_v our_o head_n with_o the_o unction_n from_o above_o and_o our_o cup_n run_v over_o let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o wound_n and_o the_o water_n of_o thy_o side_n wash_v i_o clean_o that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o pure_a clean_a soul_n come_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o pure_a sacrifice_n the_o lamb_n slay_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ii_o thou_o give_v thyself_o to_o be_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o wonder_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o thy_o word_n in_o the_o blessing_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n perform_v that_o in_o thy_o servant_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v and_o effect_v in_o thy_o son_n strengthen_v my_o infirmity_n heal_v my_o sickness_n give_v i_o strength_n to_o subdue_v my_o passion_n to_o mortify_v my_o inordination_n to_o kill_v all_o my_o sin_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o my_o soul_n enkindle_v a_o bright_a devotion_n extinguish_v all_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n my_o lust_n and_o my_o pride_n my_o envy_n and_o all_o my_o spiritual_a wickedness_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o fill_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o spirit_n thou_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o and_o by_o obedience_n and_o love_n i_o may_v dwell_v in_o thou_o and_o live_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n till_o it_o pasâ—_n on_o to_o glory_n and_o immensity_n by_o the_o power_n and_o the_o blessing_n by_o the_o passion_n and_o intercession_n of_o the_o word_n incarnate_a who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o who_o i_o will_v serve_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o iii_o o_o mysterious_a god_n ineffable_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n what_o be_v this_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o have_v from_o thy_o bosom_n send_v thy_o son_n to_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o nature_n in_o he_o thou_o have_v open_v the_o fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o have_v invite_v all_o penitent_a sinner_n to_o come_v to_o be_v pardon_v all_o the_o oppress_v to_o be_v ease_v all_o the_o sorrowful_a to_o be_v comfort_v all_o the_o sick_a to_o be_v cure_v all_o the_o hungry_a to_o be_v fill_v and_o the_o thirsty_a to_o be_v refresh_v with_o the_o water_n of_o life_n and_o sustain_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o elect_a soul_n admit_v i_o o_o god_n to_o this_o great_a effusion_n of_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v partake_v of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o by_o he_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o all_o my_o grief_n satisfy_v in_o all_o my_o doubt_n heal_v of_o all_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o soul_n and_o the_o bruise_n of_o my_o spirit_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n and_o arm_v with_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o may_v begin_v continue_v and_o finish_v my_o journey_n through_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n unto_o my_o portion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n whither_o our_o lord_n be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o every_o love_a and_o obedient_a soul._n grant_v this_o o_o eternal_a god_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o die_v for_o we_o and_o intercede_v for_o we_o and_o give_v himself_o daily_o to_o we_o our_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n amen_n chap._n ii_o of_o
by_o whatsoever_o sign_n he_o be_v usual_o make_v confident_a let_v he_o be_v sure_a to_o make_v abatement_n of_o his_o confidence_n if_o he_o have_v find_v that_o he_o have_v fail_v already_o in_o despite_n of_o all_o his_o art_n and_o all_o his_o purpose_n if_o we_o have_v often_o fall_v back_o from_o our_o resolution_n there_o be_v then_o no_o sign_n leave_v for_o we_o but_o the_o thing_n signify_v nothing_o can_v tell_v we_o how_o our_o affection_n be_v but_o by_o observe_v what_o they_o do_v for_o he_o that_o have_v break_v his_o word_n with_o i_o when_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n to_o keep_v it_o have_v destroy_v my_o confidence_n in_o he_o but_o if_o he_o have_v deceive_v i_o twice_o or_o thrice_o in_o the_o same_o thing_n for_o shame_n and_o prudence_n sake_n i_o will_v venture_v no_o more_o if_o i_o can_v be_v disoblige_v if_o we_o therefore_o have_v fail_v of_o our_o promise_n to_o god_n so_o many_o time_n that_o we_o can_v speak_v nothing_o reasonable_o of_o our_o proceed_n nor_o imagine_v what_o thought_n god_n have_v concern_v we_o but_o the_o hard_a and_o the_o worst_a though_o we_o have_v great_a reason_n to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n long_o suffer_v and_o infinite_a patience_n yet_o by_o any_o sign_n which_o can_v be_v give_v we_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o trust_v ourselves_o â—or_a if_o we_o shall_v now_o examine_v we_o can_v tell_v no_o more_o than_o we_o can_v do_v before_o we_o be_v always_o deceive_v in_o our_o conjecture_n and_o pretence_n and_o it_o be_v more_o likely_a now_o because_o sin_n have_v so_o long_o prevail_v and_o by_o our_o frequent_a relapse_n we_o must_v at_o least_o learn_v this_o truth_n that_o our_o heart_n be_v false_a and_o our_o promise_n be_v not_o to_o be_v trust_v in_o this_o case_n no_o testimony_n be_v credible_a but_o a_o eye_n witness_n therefore_o let_v we_o leave_v all_o artificial_a examination_n and_o betake_v ourselves_o to_o the_o solid_a and_o material_a practice_n of_o a_o religious_a life_n we_o must_v do_v something_o real_o before_o we_o can_v by_o inquire_v tell_v how_o it_o be_v with_o we_o when_o we_o have_v resolve_v and_o in_o some_o measure_n perform_v our_o resolution_n when_o we_o have_v stand_v the_o shock_n of_o a_o temptation_n and_o find_v our_o heart_n firm_a as_o in_o a_o day_n of_o religion_n when_o we_o perceive_v sin_n to_o be_v weak_a and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n to_o grow_v in_o power_n when_o we_o feel_v that_o all_o our_o holy_a vow_n be_v more_o than_o word_n and_o that_o we_o be_v not_o the_o same_o easy_a fool_n always_o give_v god_n good_a word_n but_o never_o perform_v they_o but_o that_o now_o we_o have_v set_v our_o foot_n upon_o the_o enemy_n and_o be_v not_o infallible_o carry_v away_o when_o our_o temptation_n come_v then_o we_o may_v inquire_v further_o and_o look_v after_o the_o former_a sign_n and_o indication_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o the_o just_a measure_n of_o preparation_n till_o then_o let_v we_o not_o trouble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o particular_n of_o spiritual_a art_n and_o the_o artificial_a method_n of_o religion_n for_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o well_o with_o we_o as_o we_o suppose_v sect_n iv._o of_o examination_n of_o ourselves_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o our_o prayer_n in_o order_n to_o a_o holy_a communion_n the_o holy_a sacrament_n be_v in_o its_o nature_n and_o design_n a_o solemn_a prayer_n and_o the_o imitation_n of_o the_o intercession_n which_o our_o glorious_a high_a priest_n continual_o make_v for_o we_o in_o heaven_n and_o as_o it_o be_v our_o ministry_n 4._o and_o contain_v our_o duty_n it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o solemnity_n and_o great_a oeconomy_n of_o prayer_n for_o the_o whole_a and_o for_o every_o member_n and_o for_o all_o and_o every_o particular_a necessity_n of_o the_o church_n and_o all_o the_o whole_a conjugation_n of_o office_n and_o union_n of_o heart_n and_o conjunction_n of_o minister_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o advantage_n and_o solemnity_n and_o sanctification_n of_o prayer_n and_o therefore_o in_o order_n to_o do_v this_o work_n in_o solemnity_n as_o we_o ought_v it_o be_v fit_a that_o we_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o do_v it_o in_o ordinary_a and_o daily_a office_n for_o since_o there_o be_v so_o many_o excellent_a promise_n make_v to_o prayer_n and_o that_o nothing_o more_o dispose_v we_o to_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o communion_n than_o holy_a prayer_n since_o prayer_n can_v obtain_v every_o thing_n it_o can_v open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n and_o shut_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n it_o can_v put_v a_o holy_a constraint_n upon_o god_n and_o detain_v a_o angel_n till_o he_o leave_v a_o blessing_n it_o can_v open_v the_o treasure_n of_o rain_n and_o soften_v the_o iron_n rib_n of_o rock_n till_o they_o melt_v into_o tear_n and_o a_o flow_a river_n prayer_n can_v unclasp_v the_o girdle_n of_o the_o north_n say_v to_o a_o mountain_n of_o ice_n be_v thou_o remove_v hence_o and_o cast_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n it_o can_v arrest_v the_o sun_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o course_n and_o send_v the_o swift_a wing_a wind_n upon_o our_o errand_n and_o all_o those_o strange_a thing_n and_o secret_a decree_n and_o unrevealed_a transaction_n which_o be_v above_o the_o cloud_n and_o far_o beyond_o the_o region_n of_o the_o star_n shall_v combine_v in_o ministry_n and_o advantage_n for_o the_o pray_a man_n it_o can_v be_v but_o we_o shall_v feel_v less_o evil_a and_o much_o more_o good_a than_o we_o do_v if_o our_o prayer_n be_v right_a but_o the_o state_n of_o thing_n be_v thus_o it_o be_v a_o easy_a duty_n and_o there_o be_v many_o promise_n and_o we_o do_v it_o often_o and_o yet_o we_o prevail_v but_o little_a be_v it_o not_o a_o strange_a thing_n that_o our_o friend_n die_v round_o about_o we_o and_o in_o every_o family_n some_o great_a evil_n often_o happen_v and_o a_o church_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n for_o many_o year_n together_o without_o remedy_n and_o a_o poor_a man_n groan_v under_o his_o oppressor_n who_o be_v still_o prosperous_a and_o we_o can_v rescue_v the_o life_n of_o a_o servant_n from_o his_o fatal_a grave_n and_o still_o we_o pray_v and_o do_v not_o change_v the_o course_n of_o providence_n in_o a_o single_a instance_n many_o time_n whether_o the_o instance_n be_v of_o little_a or_o of_o great_a concernment_n what_o be_v the_o matter_n we_o patient_o suffer_v our_o prayer_n to_o be_v reject_v and_o comfort_v ourselves_o by_o say_v that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o thing_n be_v not_o fit_a for_o we_o it_o be_v against_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n or_o against_o our_o good_a or_o to_o be_v deny_v be_v better_a and_o there_o be_v a_o secret_a order_n of_o thing_n and_o event_n to_o which_o a_o denial_n do_v better_a minister_n than_o a_o concession_n this_o be_v very_o true_a but_o not_o always_o when_o we_o be_v deny_v for_o it_o be_v not_o always_o in_o mercy_n but_o in_o anger_n very_o often_o we_o be_v deny_v because_o our_o duty_n be_v ill_o perform_v for_o if_o our_o prayer_n be_v right_a the_o providence_n of_o god_n will_v often_o find_v out_o way_n to_o reconcile_v his_o great_a end_n with_o our_o great_a desire_n and_o we_o may_v be_v save_v hereafter_o and_o yet_o deliver_v here_o beside_o and_o sometime_o we_o shall_v have_v heaven_n and_o prosperity_n too_o and_o the_o cross_n shall_v be_v sweeten_v and_o the_o day_n of_o affliction_n shall_v for_o our_o sake_n be_v shorten_v and_o death_n will_v not_o come_v so_o hasty_o and_o yet_o we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v innocent_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o evil_a generation_n though_o it_o wait_v for_o the_o period_n and_o usual_a determination_n of_o nature_n let_v we_o rectify_v our_o prayer_n and_o try_v what_o the_o event_n will_v be_v it_o be_v worth_a so_o much_o at_o least_o but_o however_o as_o to_o the_o present_a case_n if_o we_o perform_v this_o duty_n pitiful_o and_o culpable_o it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v expect_v we_o shall_v communicate_v holy_o the_o gradation_n and_o correspondency_n of_o this_o holy_a ministry_n will_v demonstrate_v this_o truth_n for_o what_o christ_n do_v once_o upon_o the_o cross_n in_o real_a sacrifice_n that_o he_o always_o do_v in_o heaven_n by_o perpetual_a representment_n and_o intercession_n what_o christ_n do_v by_o his_o supreme_a priesthood_n that_o the_o church_n do_v by_o her_o ministerial_a what_o he_o do_v in_o heaven_n we_o do_v upon_o earth_n what_o be_v perform_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n be_v also_o represent_v and_o in_o one_o manner_n exhibit_v upon_o the_o holy_a table_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o be_v do_v on_o altar_n upon_o solemn_a day_n be_v do_v in_o our_o closet_n in_o our_o daily_a office_n that_o be_v god_n be_v invocate_v
thy_o path_n that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o as_o for_o god_n his_o way_n be_v perfect_a the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v try_v he_o be_v a_o buckler_n to_o all_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o who_o be_v god_n save_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o be_v our_o rock_n save_o our_o god_n judge_v i_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o my_o integrity_n but_o i_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n therefore_o i_o shall_v not_o slide_v examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_o and_o my_o heart_n for_o thy_o loving-kindnesse_n be_v before_o my_o eyâ—s_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n i_o will_v not_o sit_v with_o vain_a person_n neither_o will_v i_o go_v in_o with_o dissembler_n i_o hate_v the_o congregation_n of_o evil_a doer_n and_o will_v not_o sit_v with_o the_o wicked_a i_o will_v wash_v my_o hand_n in_o innocency_n so_o will_v i_o compass_v thy_o altar_n o_o â—ord_n that_o i_o may_v publish_v with_o the_o voice_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o tell_v of_o all_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n but_o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o my_o integrity_n redeem_v i_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o so_o shall_v my_o foot_n stand_v in_o a_o even_a place_n and_o in_o the_o congregation_n will_v i_o bless_v the_o lord_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n the_o prayer_n o_o eternal_a and_o most_o glorious_a god_n who_o sit_v in_o heaven_n rule_v over_o all_o thing_n from_o the_o beginning_n thou_o dwell_v on_o high_a and_o yet_o humble_a thyself_o to_o behold_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o have_v search_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o know_v i_o thou_o understand_v my_o thought_n afar_o off_o and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o my_o way_n for_o there_o be_v not_o a_o word_n in_o my_o tongue_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n know_v it_o altogether_o be_v please_v to_o impart_v unto_o thy_o servant_n a_o ray_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a light_n a_o beam_n of_o the_o sun_n of_o 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ingenuous_a and_o a_o severe_a spirit_n that_o whatever_o judgement_n of_o charity_n i_o make_v concern_v other_o i_o may_v give_v a_o right_a judgement_n concern_v my_o own_o state_n and_o action_n condemn_v the_o criminal_a censure_v the_o suspicious_a suspect_v what_o seem_v allowable_a and_o watchful_a even_o over_o the_o best_a that_o i_o may_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o repentance_n and_o mortification_n correct_v all_o my_o irregularity_n and_o reform_v my_o error_n and_o improve_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o that_o endeavour_v to_o approve_v my_o action_n to_o my_o conscience_n and_o my_o conscience_n to_o thy_o law_n i_o may_v not_o be_v a_o reprobate_n but_o approve_v by_o thou_o in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o examination_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o be_v reckon_v among_o thy_o elect_n thy_o secret_a one_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o a_o short_a form_n of_o humiliation_n after_o our_o examination_n i._o thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n god_n be_v declare_v in_o thunder_n and_o with_o fear_n and_o dread_n thou_o shake_v all_o my_o bone_n and_o my_o soul_n tremble_v when_o i_o consider_v that_o great_a day_n in_o which_o thou_o shall_v judge_v all_o the_o world_n and_o that_o infinite_a justice_n which_o will_v not_o spare_v the_o mighty_a for_o his_o greatness_n nor_o the_o poor_a for_o his_o poverty_n and_o thy_o unlimited_a power_n which_o can_v mighty_o destroy_v all_o they_o that_o will_v not_o have_v thou_o to_o reign_v over_o they_o ii_o o_o most_o dreadful_a judge_n i_o stand_v in_o amazement_n when_o i_o consider_v that_o the_o heaven_n be_v not_o pure_a in_o thy_o eye_n and_o if_o thou_o find_v perverseness_n in_o thy_o angel_n and_o do_v not_o spare_v they_o what_o shall_v become_v of_o i_o the_o star_n fall_v from_o heaven_n and_o what_o can_v i_o presume_v who_o be_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n they_o who_o life_n that_o seem_v holy_a be_v fall_v into_o a_o evil_a portion_n and_o after_o they_o have_v 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he_o invite_v thou_o to_o the_o heavenly_a banquet_n let_v he_o kiss_v i_o with_o the_o kiss_n of_o his_o mouth_n but_o some_o desire_n to_o be_v admit_v to_o penance_n 9_o that_o present_o they_o may_v receive_v the_o communion_n these_o man_n do_v not_o so_o much_o desire_v themselves_o to_o be_v absolve_v as_o that_o the_o priest_n be_v bind_v for_o they_o do_v not_o put_v off_o their_o own_o evil_a conscience_n 16._o but_o i_o will_v that_o the_o guilty_a man_n shall_v hope_v for_o pardon_n let_v he_o require_v it_o with_o tear_n seek_v it_o with_o sigh_n beg_v to_o obtain_v it_o by_o the_o weep_n of_o all_o the_o people_n and_o if_o he_o be_v deny_v the_o communion_n again_o and_o again_o let_v he_o consider_v that_o his_o prayer_n be_v not_o sufficient_o earnest_a let_v he_o weep_v more_o and_o pray_v more_o to_o which_o i_o shall_v add_v some_o like_a word_n of_o st._n austin_n tempore_fw-la therefore_o my_o dear_a brethren_n let_v every_o one_o consider_v his_o conscience_n and_o when_o he_o find_v himself_o wound_v with_o any_o crime_n first_o let_v he_o take_v care_n with_o prayer_n and_o fasting_n and_o alm_n to_o cleanse_v his_o conscience_n and_o so_o let_v he_o receive_v the_o eucharist_n ...._o for_o he_o that_o know_v his_o guilt_n shall_v humble_o remove_v himself_o from_o the_o altar_n for_o the_o amendment_n of_o his_o life_n shall_v not_o fear_v to_o be_v whole_o ex-communicate_a from_o that_o eternal_a and_o celestial_a banquet_n for_o this_o divine_a sacrament_n be_v not_o to_o be_v eat_v with_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n 〈◊〉_d but_o with_o fear_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o purity_n say_v st._n chrysostome_n for_o impudence_n in_o these_o approach_n will_v certain_o slay_v the_o soul_n for_o thâ—s_n be_v the_o body_n whither_o none_o but_o eagle_n be_v to_o gather_v because_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v sublime_a and_o elevate_a soul_n such_o which_o have_v nothing_o of_o earthliness_n in_o they_o that_o do_v not_o sit_v and_o prey_n upon_o 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another_o say_z if_o thou_o have_v receive_v so_o great_a a_o wound_n and_o contract_v so_o violent_a a_o disease_n that_o such_o remedy_n be_v to_o be_v defer_v every_o such_o man_n ought_v by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o bishop_n to_o be_v remove_v fâ—om_o the_o altar_n and_o put_v to_o penance_n and_o by_o the_o same_o authority_n be_v reconcile_v for_o this_o be_v to_o receive_v unworthy_o then_o to_o receive_v when_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v do_v penance_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n offer_v himself_o to_o or_o withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o communion_n but_o if_o his_o sin_n be_v not_o so_o great_a as_o to_o deserve_v excommunication_n he_o ought_v not_o to_o separate_v himself_o from_o the_o daily_a medicine_n of_o the_o lord_n body_n between_o these_o possible_o a_o man_n may_v determine_v the_o question_n better_o if_o he_o admonish_v that_o man_n shall_v abide_v in_o the_o peace_n of_o christ._n but_o let_v every_o one_o do_v what_o according_a to_o 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omnis_fw-la bonae_fw-la fidei_fw-la speique_fw-la christianus_n 6._o which_o exclude_v man_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o can_v stand_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o good_a man_n be_v separate_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o ought_v not_o to_o touch_v the_o body_n of_o our_o lord_n 2._o neither_o do_v it_o concern_v such_o imperfect_a person_n and_o half_a christian_n who_o endeavour_n to_o accord_v the_o rule_n of_o the_o gospel_n with_o their_o irregular_a and_o roll_a passion_n who_o will_v enter_v into_o heaven_n and_o yet_o keep_v their_o affection_n for_o earth_n and_o earthly_a interest_n who_o part_n stake_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n and_o resolve_v to_o serve_v two_o master_n who_o commit_v oftentimes_o deliberate_a and_o great_a sin_n and_o repent_v and_o yet_o sin_n again_o when_o the_o temptation_n come_v for_o they_o be_v yet_o very_o far_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o 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which_o be_v say_v by_o vincentius_n ferrerius_n christi_fw-la the_o angel_n that_o assist_v at_o this_o sacrament_n will_v kill_v every_o unworthy_a communicant_a unless_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o long_a sufferance_n do_v cause_v they_o to_o forbear_v a_o speedy_a execution_n that_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n may_v acquire_v its_o intention_n and_o become_v a_o favour_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o sect_n ii_o act_n of_o virtue_n and_o grace_n relative_a to_o the_o mystery_n to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o divine_a sacrament_n i._o the_o address_n it_o be_v well_o o_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n it_o be_v very_o well_o that_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o be_v a_o daily_a sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o to_o become_v our_o daily_a supersubstantial_a bread_n to_o feed_v our_o soul_n certain_a it_o be_v that_o we_o by_o our_o daily_a fail_n and_o the_o remain_a pollution_n of_o our_o sin_n frequent_o sink_v down_o to_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o displeasure_n but_o 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shall_v delight_v in_o i_o that_o be_v too_o much_o o_o god_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v delight_v in_o thou_o and_o do_v thou_o delight_v to_o pardon_v i_o to_o sanctify_v and_o to_o save_v i_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v never_o offend_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v never_o grieve_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v not_o provoke_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n to_o anger_n but_o thou_o delight_v in_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n in_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o thy_o own_o excellency_n and_o glory_n endue_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n fill_v i_o with_o thy_o excellency_n let_v i_o communicate_v of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o then_o enjoy_v these_o thy_o delight_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o thou_o can_v not_o else_o delight_v in_o i_o thou_o be_v thy_o own_o essential_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a blessedness_n and_o inseparable_a felicity_n but_o this_o thou_o have_v say_v that_o thou_o delight_v to_o be_v with_o the_o son_n of_o man_n because_o thou_o true_o love_v we_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o a_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n o_o bless_a saviour_n jesus_n i_o adore_v the_o secret_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n i_o admire_v the_o mysteriousness_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o i_o love_v and_o praise_n and_o give_v all_o possible_a thanks_o to_o thou_o the_o author_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n the_o deliverer_n that_o come_v out_o of_o zion_n the_o redeemer_n of_o thy_o people_n the_o spoiler_n of_o all_o spiritual_a wickedness_n in_o heavenly_a place_n the_o conqueror_n over_o sin_n and_o death_n the_o triumpher_n over_o devil_n thou_o have_v take_v from_o our_o strong_a enemy_n all_o their_o armour_n and_o divide_v the_o spoil_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v know_v nothing_o but_o thou_o account_v all_o thing_n loss_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o and_o endeavour_v to_o be_v make_v conformable_a to_o thou_o in_o the_o imitation_n of_o thy_o action_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o law_n in_o the_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o suffering_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o participation_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o begin_v here_o to_o praise_v thy_o name_n according_a as_o i_o can_v i_o may_v hereafter_o for_o ever_o rehearse_v and_o adore_v thy_o excellency_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n ejaculation_n and_o meditation_n to_o be_v use_v at_o any_o time_n but_o particular_o after_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o symbol_n when_o the_o holy_a man_n that_o minister_n be_v bring_v the_o sacrament_n 1._o o_o holy_a jesus_n i_o behold_v thou_o stretch_v upon_o the_o cross_n with_o thy_o arm_n spread_v ready_a to_o embrace_v and_o receive_v all_o mankind_n into_o thy_o bosom_n 2._o i_o come_v lord_n jesus_n i_o come_v o_o take_v i_o to_o thou_o in_o the_o comprehension_n of_o a_o unalterable_a of_o a_o everlasting_a love_n for_o thou_o have_v open_v thy_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o thy_o arm_n and_o have_v prepare_v a_o lodging_n place_n for_o i_o 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his_o be_v the_o suffering_n but_o we_o the_o mercy_n he_o feel_v the_o load_n of_o stripe_n but_o from_o thence_o a_o holy_a balm_n do_v flow_v upon_o we_o he_o feel_v the_o thorn_n but_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o crown_n and_o after_o he_o have_v pay_v the_o price_n we_o get_v the_o purchase_n holy_a jesus_n bless_a be_v god_n 6._o i_o adore_v thy_o unspeakable_a goodness_n i_o delight_v in_o thy_o unmeasurable_a mercy_n i_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o cross_n i_o desire_v to_o know_v nothing_o but_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o he_o crucify_v 24._o o_o let_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o cross_n prevail_v against_o all_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n 1.20_o let_v the_o wisdom_n of_o thy_o cross_n make_v i_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n let_v the_o peace_n
spirit_n of_o mercy_n and_o justice_n prudence_n and_o diligence_n the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o the_o love_n of_o their_o people_n and_o grace_n and_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v live_v at_o peace_n with_o thou_o and_o with_o one_o another_o remember_v the_o command_n of_o their_o lord_n and_o king_n the_o serene_a and_o reconcile_a jesus_n 4._o give_v a_o apostolical_a spirit_n to_o all_o ecclesiastical_a prelate_n and_o priest_n grant_v to_o they_o zeal_n of_o soul_n wisdom_n to_o conduct_v their_o charge_n purity_n to_o become_v exemplar_n that_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o life_n may_v great_o promote_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n o_o grant_v unto_o thy_o flock_n to_o be_v feed_v with_o wise_a and_o holy_a shepherd_n man_n fear_v god_n and_o hate_v covetousness_n free_a from_o envy_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n that_o be_v burn_a and_o shine_a light_n man_n behold_v â—heir_a light_n may_v rejoice_v in_o that_o light_n and_o glorify_v thou_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 5._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o state_n of_o man_n and_o woman_n in_o the_o christian_a church_n the_o governor_n and_o the_o govern_v the_o rich_a and_o the_o poor_a high_a and_o low_a grant_v to_o every_o of_o they_o in_o their_o several_a station_n to_o live_v with_o so_o much_o purity_n and_o faith_n simplicity_n and_o charity_n justice_n and_o perfection_n that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 6._o relieve_v all_o oppress_a prince_n defend_v and_o restore_v their_o right_n and_o suppress_v all_o violent_a and_o war_a spirit_n that_o unjust_o disturb_v the_o peace_n of_o christendom_n relieve_v and_o comfort_v all_o gentleman_n that_o be_v fall_v into_o poverty_n and_o sad_a misfortune_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o that_o be_v sick_a and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o their_o sorrow_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o let_v the_o spirit_n of_o comfort_n and_o patience_n of_o holiness_n and_o resignation_n descend_v upon_o all_o christian_a people_n who_o thou_o have_v in_o any_o instance_n visit_v with_o thy_o rod_n and_o be_v gracious_o please_v to_o pity_v poor_a mankind_n shorten_v the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o the_o day_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n be_v set_v up_o in_o every_o one_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o prevail_v mighty_o and_o for_o ever_o 7._o i_o humble_o present_a to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n this_o glorious_a sacrifice_n which_o thy_o servant_n this_o day_n have_v represent_v upon_o earth_n in_o behalf_n of_o my_o dear_a relation_n wife_n child_n husband_n parent_n friend_n etc._n etc._n grant_v unto_o they_o whatsoever_o they_o want_v or_o wise_o and_o holy_o desire_v keep_v they_o for_o ever_o in_o thy_o fear_n and_o favour_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v never_o sin_v against_o thou_o never_o fall_v into_o thy_o displeasure_n never_o be_v separate_v from_o thy_o love_n and_o from_o thy_o presence_n but_o let_v their_o portion_n be_v in_o the_o blessing_n and_o in_o the_o service_n in_o the_o love_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 8._o have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o stranger_n and_o alien_n from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n let_v the_o sweet_a sound_n of_o thy_o gospel_n be_v hear_v in_o all_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o earth_n let_v not_o any_o soul_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n the_o price_n of_o thy_o son_n blood_n be_v any_o long_o reckon_v in_o the_o portion_n of_o thy_o enemy_n but_o let_v they_o all_o become_v christian_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o christian_n may_v live_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n without_o scandal_n and_o reproach_n full_a of_o faith_n and_o full_a of_o charity_n 9_o give_v thy_o grace_n speedy_o to_o all_o wicked_a person_n that_o they_o may_v repent_v and_o live_v well_o and_o be_v save_v to_o all_o good_a people_n give_v a_o increase_n of_o gift_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n and_o christian_a perfection_n to_o all_o heretic_n and_o schismatic_n grant_v the_o spirit_n of_o humility_n and_o truth_n charity_n and_o obedience_n and_o suffer_v none_o upon_o who_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n be_v call_v to_o throw_v themselves_o away_o and_o fall_v into_o the_o portion_n of_o the_o intolerable_a burn_n 10._o for_o all_o mankind_n who_o i_o have_v and_o who_o i_o have_v not_o remember_v i_o humble_o represent_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thy_o eternal_a son_n his_o merit_n and_o obedience_n his_o life_n and_o death_n his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n his_o charity_n and_o intercession_n pray_v to_o thou_o in_o virtue_n of_o our_o glorious_a saviour_n to_o grant_v unto_o we_o all_o the_o grace_n of_o a_o excellent_a and_o perfect_a repentance_n a_o irreconcilable_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n a_o great_a love_n of_o god_n a_o exact_a imitation_n of_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o ever_o bless_a jesus_n the_o spirit_n of_o devotion_n conformable_a will_n and_o religious_a affection_n a_o angelical_a purity_n and_o a_o seraphical_a love_n thankful_a heart_n and_o joy_n in_o god_n and_o let_v all_o thing_n happen_v to_o we_o all_o in_o that_o order_n and_o disposition_n as_o may_v promote_v thy_o great_a glory_n and_o our_o duty_n our_o likeness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o kingdom_n even_o so_o father_n let_v it_o be_v because_o it_o be_v best_o and_o because_o thou_o love_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o bring_v it_o to_o a_o real_a and_o unalterable_a event_n by_o the_o miracle_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n pour_v forth_o in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v who_o i_o adore_v and_o who_o i_o love_v and_o desire_v that_o i_o may_v still_o more_o and_o more_o love_n and_o love_n for_o ever_o amen_n amen_n sect_n iii_o a_o advice_n concern_v he_o who_o only_o communicate_v spiritual_o there_o be_v many_o 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