be_v understand_v of_o solomon_n then_o of_o christ_n he_o be_v the_o fair_a among_o man_n verse_n 2._o grace_n be_v in_o his_o lip_n he_o ride_v on_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n prince_n have_v throne_n so_o have_v christ_n salomon_n throne_n be_v but_o for_o a_o short_a time_n this_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o what_o manner_n of_o kingdom_n administer_v in_o equity_n isai._n 11.3_o sway_v with_o righteousness_n there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o he_o he_o be_v just_a in_o his_o government_n he_o will_v punish_v the_o wicked_a comfort_n and_o defend_v the_o godly_a christ_n sceptre_n be_v a_o sceptre_n of_o righteousness_n there_o be_v no_o partiality_n no_o unjust_a deal_n with_o he_o if_o his_o own_o servant_n sin_n he_o inflict_v punishment_n on_o they_o as_o well_o as_o on_o the_o wicked_a judgement_n begin_v at_o his_o own_o house_n first_o if_o a_o king_n will_v reform_v his_o kingdom_n he_o must_v reform_v his_o own_o court_n first_o so_o do_v christ_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n if_o they_o of_o his_o own_o family_n offend_v he_o will_v begin_v with_o they_o first_o moses_n murmur_v therefore_o he_o lose_v the_o enjoy_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n david_n a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n commit_v adultery_n therefore_o his_o wife_n be_v deflower_v before_o his_o eye_n and_o he_o have_v like_a to_o have_v lose_v his_o kingdom_n for_o it_o therefore_o let_v not_o we_o that_o be_v within_o the_o wall_n of_o the_o church_n flatter_v ourselves_o in_o our_o sin_n we_o may_v drink_v etc._n etc._n christ_n will_v be_v merciful_a to_o we_o nay_o his_o sceptre_n be_v a_o sceptre_n of_o righteousness_n he_o must_v punish_v sin_n wheresoever_o he_o find_v it_o verse_n 9_o that_o the_o sceptre_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n be_v a_o sceptre_n of_o righteousness_n he_o prove_v by_o two_o effect_n he_o love_v righteousness_n and_o hate_v iniquity_n ergo_fw-la it_o be_v a_o sceptre_n of_o righteousness_n hebr._n it_o be_v because_o both_o be_v good_a and_o true_a the_o cause_n of_o good_a government_n be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o god_n reward_v good_a government_n thy_o god_n by_o generation_n we_o by_o creation_n have_v anoint_v thou_o hereby_o he_o be_v distinguish_v from_o god_n the_o father_n as_o genesis_n 19.24_o god_n the_o father_n anoint_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o humanity_n with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n with_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o make_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a glad_a and_o cheerful_a to_o every_o good_a work_n as_o they_o that_o be_v anoint_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n be_v make_v the_o fit_a to_o those_o business_n which_o god_n enjoin_v to_o they_o further_o because_o they_o make_v christ_n glad_a to_o pour_v down_o those_o grace_n on_o his_o church_n jesus_n rejoice_v in_o the_o spirit_n luk._n 10._o we_o be_v christ_n fellow_n as_o man_n as_o member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o as_o his_o brethren_n we_o be_v anoint_a touch_v not_o my_o anoint_a psal._n 105.15_o and_o 2_o cor._n 1.21_o we_o in_o measure_n he_o above_o measure_n rom._n 12.3_o io._n 1.16_o io._n 3.34_o he_o be_v sanctus_n sanctorum_fw-la who_o be_v those_o that_o be_v christ_n fellow_n sure_o the_o faithful_a we_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o fellow_n too_o the_o head_n be_v above_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n yet_o the_o head_n and_o member_n be_v fellow_n the_o husband_n have_v a_o superiority_n over_o the_o wife_n yet_o the_o man_n and_o the_o wife_n be_v fellow_n christ_n be_v our_o husband_n we_o by_o his_o grace_n and_o favour_n be_v his_o wife_n therefore_o his_o fellow_n the_o elder_a son_n and_o heir_n to_o a_o nobleman_n have_v many_o prerogative_n above_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o brethren_n yet_o in_o that_o they_o be_v brethren_n the_o son_n of_o one_o father_n they_o be_v all_o fellow_n so_o christ_n our_o elder_a brother_n be_v above_o we_o yet_o because_o we_o be_v his_o brethren_n we_o may_v be_v term_v his_o fellow_n by_o this_o oil_n of_o gladness_n be_v mean_v nothing_o else_o save_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o ointment_n shall_v teach_v you_o say_v john_n 2.27_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v this_o oil_n or_o ointment_n where_o we_o have_v many_o observation_n and_o instruction_n 1._o all_o the_o oil_n that_o we_o have_v come_v from_o god_n we_o have_v no_o grace_n but_o it_o be_v of_o he_o the_o uprightness_n of_o noah_n meekness_n of_o moses_n zeal_n of_o phineas_n sincerity_n of_o david_n the_o patience_n of_o job_n the_o hope_n of_o abraham_n the_o wonderful_a faith_n of_o the_o centurion_n the_o knowledge_n of_o ezra_n and_o paul_n that_o speak_v with_o tongue_n more_o than_o all_o the_o courage_n of_o peter_n all_o be_v of_o god_n it_o be_v he_o that_o anoint_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a oil_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v proud_a of_o no_o gift_n but_o use_v all_o in_o fear_n and_o tremble_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o giver_n there_o be_v one_o that_o bestow_v precious_a oil_n on_o thou_o with_o that_o thou_o anoint_v thy_o face_n and_o have_v a_o cheerful_a look_n thou_o be_v not_o to_o praise_v thyself_o but_o he_o that_o give_v thou_o the_o oil_n all_o our_o spiritual_a oil_n come_v out_o of_o god_n shop_n therefore_o let_v we_o magnify_v he_o for_o all_o if_o he_o anoint_v christ_n much_o more_o we_o he_o be_v anoint_a with_o this_o oil_n as_o he_o be_v man_n otherwise_o as_o he_o be_v god_n he_o have_v all_o fullness_n of_o himself_o 2._o if_o christ_n be_v anoint_v above_o his_o fellow_n than_o his_o fellow_n also_o be_v anoint_v though_o not_o in_o that_o measure_n he_o be_v we_o have_v a_o little_a crewse_n full_a of_o oil_n but_o he_o have_v a_o great_a pot_n full_a of_o it_o yet_o every_o christian_a must_v have_v some_o oil_n else_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n in_o name_n not_o in_o deed_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o be_v call_v christian_n of_o christ_n because_o we_o be_v anoint_v as_o he_o be_v but_o none_o may_v be_v call_v jesuit_n of_o jesus_n because_o there_o be_v no_o saviour_n beside_o he_o we_o may_v communicate_v with_o he_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n but_o not_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n and_o if_o we_o be_v christ_n member_n we_o must_v have_v some_o oil_n as_o well_o as_o our_o head_n saint_n paul_n profit_v in_o the_o study_n of_o the_o law_n above_o his_o fellow_n therefore_o his_o fellow_n profit_v something_o christ_n be_v anoint_v above_o we_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v anoint_v too_o if_o thou_o have_v no_o knowledge_n in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n no_o faith_n no_o zeal_n hope_v meekness_n patience_n thou_o be_v no_o christian_a therefore_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o anoint_v we_o with_o this_o oil_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o 1._o oil_n be_v a_o token_n of_o consecration_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n aaron_n and_o his_o son_n saul_n david_n and_o all_o the_o king_n by_o oil_n be_v consecrate_v to_o the_o lord_n 28._o and_o set_v apart_o to_o a_o holy_a use_n jacob_n pour_v oil_n on_o the_o pillar_n whereof_o he_o be_v purpose_v to_o make_v a_o altar_n to_o the_o lord_n so_o we_o by_o this_o heavenly_a oil_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v dedicate_v to_o god_n as_o a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n 2._o oil_n give_v a_o sweet_a taste_n to_o the_o meat_n whereupon_o god_n command_v that_o on_o the_o meat_n offering_n shall_v be_v pour_v oil_n and_o incense_n 2.1_o oil_n for_o the_o taste_n and_o incense_v for_o the_o smell_n so_o this_o spiritual_a oil_n of_o god_n grace_n make_v we_o a_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a meat_n to_o the_o lord_n the_o wicked_a he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n but_o in_o we_o that_o be_v season_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o take_v singular_a delight_n 3._o oil_n supple_v the_o wound_n that_o be_v in_o a_o man_n body_n the_o samaritan_n pour_v oil_n into_o the_o wound_n of_o the_o man_n that_o lie_v half_o dead_a by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n so_o the_o oil_n of_o the_o spirit_n supple_v we_o against_o the_o wound_n of_o sin_n a_o certain_a persuasion_n be_v settle_v in_o our_o heart_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o in_o christ._n 4._o oil_n make_v a_o man_n nimble_a therefore_o wrestler_n in_o all_o age_n be_v wont_a to_o anoint_v themselves_o with_o oil_n that_o they_o may_v bestir_v their_o joint_n the_o better_o so_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v we_o more_o lively_a in_o god_n service_n to_o wrestle_v with_o great_a alacrity_n with_o satan_n and_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n 5._o oil_n keep_v the_o body_n soluble_a and_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o purge_v it_o from_o many_o gross_a humour_n
our_o memory_n of_o late_o a_o most_o devilish_a and_o never_o hear_v of_o treason_n be_v contrive_v by_o some_o jesuited_a papist_n to_o blow_v up_o the_o whole_a realm_n the_o which_o that_o it_o may_v never_o be_v forget_v in_o england_n a_o perpetual_a holy_a day_n be_v enact_v by_o act_n of_o parliament_n wherein_o public_a thanks_n be_v give_v to_o god_n for_o it_o one_o way_n or_o other_o such_o extraordinary_a mercy_n be_v to_o be_v imprint_v in_o our_o memory_n a_o reservation_n of_o some_o external_a relic_n be_v not_o always_o necessary_a there_o may_v be_v danger_n in_o that_o if_o some_o part_n of_o the_o gunpowder_n or_o some_o of_o the_o barrel_n which_o they_o have_v lay_v in_o the_o vault_n have_v be_v keep_v it_o will_v not_o have_v be_v so_o good_a as_o a_o solemn_a day_n every_o year_n for_o the_o recordation_n of_o it_o but_o alas_o we_o be_v all_o exceed_o forgetful_a of_o god_n mercy_n his_o judgement_n be_v soon_o forget_v the_o terrible_a pestilence_n which_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o king_n reign_n sweep_v away_o so_o many_o thousand_o be_v not_o remember_v much_o less_o will_v we_o remember_v the_o favour_n and_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n beneficia_fw-la nemo_fw-la ponit_fw-la in_o calendario_fw-la that_o be_v good_a of_o our_o own_o benefit_n but_o we_o must_v all_o put_v the_o benefit_n of_o god_n almighty_n in_o the_o calendar_n of_o our_o mind_n for_o ever_o 2._o and_o aaron_n rod_n that_o bud_v the_o occasion_n be_v this_o whereas_o corah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n with_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o they_o be_v destroy_v for_o their_o malapert_v deal_n against_o moses_n and_o aaron_n the_o israelite_n begin_v to_o mutter_v at_o it_o come_v to_o moses_n and_o aaron_n say_v you_o have_v kill_v the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n num._n 16.41_o whereupon_o a_o great_a number_n of_o they_o be_v slay_v now_o to_o the_o intent_n that_o this_o murmur_a against_o the_o priesthood_n may_v be_v stay_v 17.1_o the_o lord_n by_o a_o lively_a token_n will_v make_v manifest_a to_o all_o posterity_n unto_o what_o a_o high_a chair_n of_o honour_n he_o advance_v it_o he_o command_v 12._o rod_n to_o be_v take_v according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o 12._o tribe_n that_o tribe_n shall_v have_v the_o pre-eminence_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n who_o rod_n bud_v now_o aaron_n bud_v and_o no_o other_o therefore_o he_o and_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n be_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v in_o spiritual_a matter_n above_o the_o rest_n for_o ever_o this_o do_v signify_v to_o we_o what_o a_o care_n the_o lord_n have_v of_o his_o sacred_a ministry_n which_o through_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v contemn_v in_o the_o world_n 4.4_o my_o people_n be_v as_o they_o that_o rebuke_v the_o priest_n a_o contemptuous_a rebuke_v of_o god_n minister_n be_v a_o sin_n of_o sin_n q._n d._n they_o can_v commit_v a_o great_a offence_n than_o this_o they_o have_v no_o good_a success_n that_o resist_v god_n minister_n corah_n and_o his_o complice_n be_v swallow_v up_o by_o the_o earth_n alive_a jeeroboam_n hand_n be_v dry_v up_o which_o he_o stretch_v out_o against_o the_o prophet_n jesabel_n be_v eat_v up_o with_o dog_n that_o set_v herself_o against_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n vzziah_n be_v smite_v with_o a_o leprosy_n for_o his_o contempt_n of_o the_o priest_n ananias_n and_o sapphira_n that_o go_v about_o to_o play_v mocke-ho_o day_n with_o saint_n peter_n be_v smite_v with_o sudden_a death_n therefore_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n how_o we_o oppose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o minister_n how_o we_o murmur_v against_o their_o authority_n think_v or_o speak_v contemptible_o of_o they_o the_o world_n may_v seek_v to_o depress_v aaron_n rod_n but_o it_o shall_v bud_v and_o flourish_v in_o despite_n of_o they_o all_o therefore_o let_v we_o have_v a_o reverend_a opinion_n of_o the_o minister_n let_v we_o esteem_v they_o as_o god_n be_v steward_n as_o his_o ambassador_n such_o as_o be_v over_o we_o in_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o they_o and_o receive_v they_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a as_o the_o corinthian_n do_v titus_n when_o his_o ministry_n be_v despise_v god_n be_v despise_v and_o he_o will_v not_o put_v it_o up_o at_o our_o hand_n the_o three_o thing_n reserve_v be_v the_o table_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o ark_n be_v a_o representation_n of_o the_o church_n which_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n must_v have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o it_o this_o golden_a candlestick_n must_v hold_v up_o the_o candle_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o she_o be_v call_v the_o ground_n and_o pillar_n of_o truth_n 3.15_o not_o as_o if_o she_o be_v to_o determine_v what_o be_v truth_n but_o as_o a_o pillar_n uphold_v the_o house_n so_o the_o church_n the_o truth_n then_o what_o a_o church_n be_v that_o church_n of_o rome_n that_o banish_v the_o law_n that_o burn_v up_o the_o bible_n that_o seek_v to_o suffocate_v the_o truth_n she_o be_v no_o ark_n but_o a_o prison_n of_o the_o faithful_a this_o do_v declare_v to_o we_o that_o the_o law_n be_v to_o be_v have_v in_o perpetual_a remembrance_n let_v we_o that_o be_v christian_n not_o only_o have_v it_o in_o our_o bible_n let_v we_o not_o only_o talk_v of_o it_o with_o our_o tongue_n but_o let_v we_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o the_o ark_n and_o closet_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o ever_o i_o have_v hide_v thy_o law_n in_o my_o heart_n say_v david_n as_o the_o two_o table_n of_o stone_n be_v lay_v up_o in_o the_o material_a ark_n so_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o write_v the_o table_n of_o his_o law_n in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v be_v our_o guide_n and_o comfort_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n verse_n 5._o we_o have_v hear_v what_o be_v in_o the_o ark_n now_o let_v we_o see_v what_o be_v over_o it_o the_o cherubim_n of_o glory_n which_o be_v so_o term_v because_o the_o glorious_a god_n between_o they_o do_v make_v answer_n cirbi_n tanquam_fw-la pver_fw-la carab_n they_o be_v certain_a image_n like_o to_o little_a child_n with_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a face_n and_o they_o have_v wing_n by_o those_o be_v signify_v the_o angel_n which_o be_v the_o guardian_n and_o keeper_n of_o the_o church_n figure_v by_o the_o ark_n gen._n 3.24_o psalm_n 91.11_o capphore_v of_o caphar_n that_o signify_v to_o cover_v and_o to_o reconcile_v or_o pacify_v the_o cover_n of_o the_o ark_n 25.17_o where_o god_n by_o the_o highpriest_n be_v pacify_v with_o the_o people_n and_o obtain_v mercy_n for_o they_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v the_o mercy-seat_n and_o christ_n rom._n 3.25_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o this_o mercy-seat_n do_v god_n speak_v numb_a 7.89_o psalm_n 80.1_o of_o the_o cherubim_n vid._n exod._n 25.18_o the_o mercy-seat_n or_o cover_n of_o the_o ark_n be_v a_o type_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o cover_v the_o church_n with_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v a_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n the_o cherubim_n be_v the_o angel_n that_o minister_n to_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n mat._n 4.11_o and_o a_o angel_n comfort_v he_o in_o the_o garden_n as_o they_o minister_v to_o he_o when_o he_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n so_o they_o be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o our_o salvation_n to_o the_o world_n end_n as_o god_n speak_v to_o moses_n by_o the_o mercy_n seat_n so_o do_v he_o to_o we_o by_o christ._n 2._o at_o the_o mercy-seat_n god_n show_v himself_o to_o be_v favourable_a to_o the_o people_n so_o be_v he_o to_o we_o by_o jesus_n christ._n see_v in_o what_o a_o excellent_a estate_n the_o true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v they_o have_v many_o to_o protect_v they_o 1._o god_n as_o a_o eagle_n do_v shadow_v we_o deut._n 32.11_o 2._o christ_n as_o a_o hen_n do_v shadow_v we_o the_o holy_a ghost_n also_o be_v a_o father_n to_o we_o i_o will_v not_o leave_v you_o orphan_n the_o angel_n they_o shadow_v we_o they_o be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o our_o salvation_n 14.18_o they_o pitch_v their_o tent_n about_o we_o and_o hold_v we_o in_o their_o hand_n the_o king_n of_o tyrus_n be_v call_v the_o anoint_a cherub_n ezek._n 28.14_o and_o 16._o the_o cover_a cherub_n cover_v his_o people_n under_o the_o wing_n of_o his_o protection_n sundry_a use_n may_v be_v make_v of_o this_o 1._o we_o that_o be_v christian_n may_v be_v more_o courageous_a than_o any_o other_o we_o be_v better_o guard_v then_o any_o other_o the_o wicked_a be_v guard_v with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n we_o with_o the_o holy_a and_o mighty_a angel_n they_o have_v the_o black_a guard_n we_o the_o white_a a_o army_n of_o ten_o or_o twenty_o thousand_o man_n may_v be_v with_o they_o but_o a_o army_n of_o a_o
apollo_n the_o way_n of_o god_n more_o perfect_o let_v we_o all_o thus_o be_v fellowlabourer_n and_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n john_n 12.26_o where_o i_o be_o there_o also_o shall_v my_o minister_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v tantummodo_fw-la de_fw-la episcopis_fw-la &_o clericis_fw-la only_o of_o bishop_n and_o clerk_n 51._o teach_v exhort_v and_o with_o sobriety_n catechise_v thy_o family_n &_o quodam_fw-la modo_fw-la episcopale_v implebis_fw-la officium_fw-la and_o thou_o shall_v perform_v in_o a_o sort_n the_o office_n of_o a_o bishop_n 2._o from_o the_o man_n he_o proceed_v to_o the_o woman_n apphiah_n of_o aph_n and_o parah_n amplius_fw-la fructificare_fw-la she_o be_v fruitful_a daily_a more_o and_o more_o a_o fit_a name_n for_o a_o woman_n she_o must_v not_o be_v a_o barren_a rachel_n but_o a_o fruitful_a leah_n abound_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n by_o jesus_n christ_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o this_o make_v she_o to_o be_v belove_v of_o saint_n paul_n too_o illyr_n forte_n fuit_fw-la uxor_fw-la philemonis_fw-la beza_n it_o be_v probable_a she_o be_v his_o wife_n chrys._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o seem_v to_o i_o and_o without_o a_o peradventure_o that_o she_o be_v his_o wife_n then_o a_o famous_a couple_n i_o will_v to_o god_n all_o marry_a folk_n be_v like_a to_o they_o so_o much_o of_o the_o householders_n now_o to_o the_o household_n wherein_o some_o be_v majores_fw-la some_o minores_fw-la great_a lesser_a the_o great_a be_v archippus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d naz._n a_o ruler_n of_o horse_n it_o require_v art_n to_o rule_v a_o horse_n well_o and_o the_o ministry_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o art_n of_o art_n 3._o and_o the_o science_n of_o science_n who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o those_o thing_n there_o be_v many_o wild_a and_o untoward_a horse_n in_o every_o congregation_n there_o have_v need_n be_v a_o archippus_n among_o they_o this_o archippus_n be_v the_o bishop_n or_o pastor_n of_o colosse_n where_o philemon_z dwell_v 4.17_o say_v to_o archippus_n etc._n etc._n he_o marry_v the_o daughter_n of_o philemon_n and_o apphiah_n as_o some_o conjecture_n other_o stick_v not_o to_o say_v he_o be_v their_o son_n it_o seem_v to_o be_v out_o of_o all_o question_n that_o he_o keep_v in_o philemon_n house_n because_o st._n paul_n join_v he_o with_o the_o household_n to_o he_o he_o give_v the_o title_n of_o fellow-soldier_n because_o he_o fight_v under_o christ_n banner_n in_o the_o ministry_n as_o he_o do_v all_o christian_n be_v soldier_n sen._n yea_o all_o man_n be_v soldier_n vivere_fw-la est_fw-la militare_fw-la to_o live_v be_v to_o war_n the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v a_o warfare_n on_o the_o earth_n so_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v we_o come_v into_o a_o warfare_n but_o much_o more_o be_v the_o life_n of_o a_o minister_n the_o devil_n spite_v he_o above_o all_o the_o king_n of_o aram_n give_v this_o charge_n to_o his_o soldier_n 22.31_o fight_v neither_o against_o more_o nor_o less_o save_v against_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n only_o and_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n give_v this_o charge_n to_o his_o instrument_n fight_v neither_o against_o more_o nor_o less_o save_v against_o the_o minister_n only_o they_o pull_v we_o down_o and_o we_o will_v pull_v they_o down_o if_o we_o can_v this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o all_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n 16.9_o a_o preacher_n shall_v never_o want_v enemy_n a_o great_a door_n and_o effectual_a be_v open_v unto_o i_o but_o there_o be_v many_o adversary_n yet_o let_v we_o be_v strong_a and_o of_o a_o good_a courage_n 1._o we_o have_v a_o potent_a a_o faithful_a a_o careful_a and_o a_o love_a captain_n he_o hold_v the_o seven_o star_n in_o his_o right_a hand_n 1.16_o he_o fight_v for_o we_o he_o fight_v with_o we_o the_o prophet_n hand_n be_v on_o the_o king_n hand_n when_o he_o shoot_v 11.21_o and_o christ_n hand_n be_v on_o our_o hand_n when_o we_o preach_v 2._o if_o we_o hold_v on_o faithful_o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n they_o that_o have_v convert_v many_o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 12.3_o he_o be_v not_o only_o a_o soldier_n but_o his_o fellow_n soldier_n saint_n paul_n be_v a_o captain_n in_o comparison_n of_o he_o be_v a_o apostle_n yet_o he_o term_v he_o his_o fellow_n the_o angel_n be_v our_o fellow_n 45.7_o nay_o it_o be_v say_v of_o christ_n thou_o have_v anoint_v he_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o his_o fellow_n let_v no_o minister_n disdain_v to_o call_v his_o brethren_n fellow_n though_o he_o be_v set_v in_o never_o so_o high_a a_o chair_n of_o dignity_n in_o the_o church_n have_v salute_v one_o in_o the_o house_n in_o special_a he_o salute_v the_o whole_a house_n in_o general_n cornelius_n à _fw-la lapide_fw-la affirm_v that_o his_o house_n be_v the_o place_n of_o public_a meeting_n appoint_v by_o saint_n paul_n where_o the_o church_n do_v assemble_v together_o for_o that_o cause_n be_v his_o house_n term_v a_o church_n but_o then_o 1._o he_o will_v have_v say_v to_o thy_o house_n the_o church_n not_o to_o the_o church_n in_o thy_o house_n 2._o in_o the_o greek_a it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o thy_o house_n but_o throughout_o thy_o house_n in_o every_o corner_n of_o thy_o house_n for_o in_o his_o house_n be_v child_n stranger_n and_o servant_n which_o be_v disperse_v throughout_o the_o house_n catarrh_n vniversam_fw-la domum_fw-la appellat_fw-la honorifico_fw-la nomine_fw-la ecclesiae_fw-la cajet_fw-fr he_o call_v the_o whole_a house_n by_o the_o honourable_a name_n of_o a_o church_n familiam_fw-la ipsius_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la appellat_fw-la epist._n he_o call_v his_o family_n a_o church_n he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o admirable_a man_n who_o house_n have_v the_o name_n of_o a_o church_n it_o do_v resemble_v a_o church_n in_o many_o thing_n 1._o in_o sanctitate_fw-la in_o holiness_n a_o church_n be_v holy_a they_o be_v holy_a person_n that_o come_v to_o church_n procul_fw-la este_fw-la prophani_fw-la so_o philemon_n house_n consist_v of_o they_o that_o be_v holy_a he_o purge_v his_o house_n as_o david_n do_v a_o froward_a heart_n shall_v depart_v from_o i_o 101.4_o he_o that_o privy_o slander_v his_o neighbour_n will_v i_o destroy_v no_o deceitful_a person_n shall_v dwell_v in_o my_o house_n he_o that_o speak_v lie_n shall_v not_o remain_v in_o my_o sight_n there_o be_v no_o cozener_n flatterer_n no_o liar_n drunkard_n tale-bearer_n permit_v in_o philemon_n house_n a_o holy_a company_n therefore_o it_o may_v have_v the_o name_n of_o a_o church_n 2._o it_o be_v so_o term_v propter_fw-la ordinem_fw-la a_o comely_a order_n be_v keep_v in_o a_o church_n so_o be_v there_o in_o philemon_n house_n 10.5_o the_o queen_n of_o shebah_n wonder_v at_o the_o sit_v of_o solomon_n servant_n at_o the_o order_n of_o his_o minister_n of_o their_o apparel_n drink_v vessel_n etc._n etc._n so_o if_o a_o man_n have_v be_v in_o philemon_n house_n he_o will_v have_v be_v ravish_v with_o the_o decent_a and_o religious_a carriage_n of_o all_o in_o the_o house_n man_n woman_n and_o child_n 3_o propter_fw-la multitudinem_fw-la for_o the_o multitude_n there_o be_v many_o in_o a_o church_n so_o be_v there_o in_o philemon_n house_n it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o house_n of_o â—aal_n it_o be_v full_a from_o end_n to_o end_v so_o philemon_n house_n 10.21_o though_o large_a and_o ample_a yet_o it_o be_v fill_v from_o end_n to_o end_v 4._o propter_fw-la exercitia_fw-la pietatis_fw-la for_o the_o godly_a and_o religious_a exercise_n that_o be_v in_o it_o read_v of_o scripture_n sing_v of_o psalm_n prayer_n morning_n and_o evening_n and_o preach_v too_o for_o before_o the_o gospel_n be_v countenance_v by_o public_a authority_n they_o be_v fain_o to_o have_v preach_v in_o house_n 20._o as_o the_o town_n clerk_n of_o ephesus_n say_v the_o law_n be_v open_a so_o now_o the_o church_n be_v open_a there_o be_v no_o necessity_n of_o house-preaching_a which_o be_v use_v by_o brownist_n and_o schismatic_n this_o be_v a_o worthy_a family_n which_o saint_n paul_n honour_v with_o the_o title_n of_o a_o church_n such_o a_o family_n be_v josuahs_n i_o and_o my_o house_n will_v serve_v the_o lord_n 24.15_o such_o a_o family_n be_v that_o of_o the_o centurion_n who_o as_o he_o have_v a_o great_a faith_n so_o he_o have_v great_a good_a government_n in_o his_o house_n his_o servant_n be_v at_o his_o beck_n he_o say_v to_o one_o come_v and_o he_o come_v go_v and_o he_o go_v do_v this_o and_o he_o do_v it_o such_o a_o family_n be_v cornelius_n which_o fear_v god_n with_o all_o his_o household_n such_o a_o family_n have_v juliana_n to_o who_o saint_n augustine_n
emperor_n to_o his_o god_n and_o we_o but_o how_o by_o pure_a prayer_n 2._o of_o learned_a and_o godly_a preacher_n that_o may_v win_v many_o thousand_o to_o christ._n 3._o of_o extraordinary_a commonwealth_n man_n 4._o of_o rare_a christian_n as_o philemon_n be_v alexander_n count_v achilles_n happy_a that_o he_o have_v such_o a_o trumpeter_n of_o his_o praise_n as_o homer_n be_v philemon_z may_v count_v himself_o happy_a that_o he_o have_v such_o a_o worthy_a man_n to_o pray_v for_o he_o as_o saint_n paul_n be_v king_n abimelech_n be_v behold_v to_o abraham_n 42.8_o for_o his_o prayer_n and_o job_n friend_n to_o he_o for_o his_o prayer_n constantine_n think_v his_o palace_n strong_a because_o it_o be_v fence_v with_o the_o prayer_n of_o holy_a bishop_n let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o this_o that_o we_o have_v paul_n to_o pray_v for_o we_o verse_n 5._o but_o what_o be_v the_o motive_n of_o his_o thanksgiving_n the_o excellent_a grace_n wherewith_o god_n have_v adorn_v he_o where_o there_o be_v 1._o fama_fw-la bonorum_fw-la the_o report_n of_o they_o 2._o enumeratio_fw-la bonorum_fw-la a_o enumeration_n of_o they_o 3._o objecta_fw-la eorum_fw-la the_o object_n of_o they_o for_o the_o fame_n or_o report_n saint_n paul_n hear_v of_o they_o a_o admirable_a hear_n from_o phrygia_n to_o rome_n say_v chrysostome_n and_o oecumenius_n there_o be_v two_o thing_n that_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v carry_v in_o the_o wagon_n of_o fame_n bad_a and_o good_a the_o one_o swift_o the_o other_o slow_o the_o one_o lame_o the_o other_o lusty_o of_o the_o one_o we_o shall_v hear_v all_o and_o more_o than_o all_o and_o scant_o half_a of_o the_o other_o as_o it_o fall_v out_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n what_o do_v he_o hear_v his_o love_n and_o faith_n where_o be_v hope_v then_o tanquam_fw-la media_fw-la in_o ijs_fw-la intelligitur_fw-la say_v aquin._n as_o a_o middle_a virtue_n between_o both_o it_o be_v comprehend_v in_o both_o 10._o these_o three_o in_o a_o golden_a chain_n be_v link_v together_o faith_n say_v parata_fw-la sunt_fw-la mihi_fw-la magna_fw-la great_a thing_n be_v prepare_v for_o i_o hope_n say_v mihi_fw-la servantur_fw-la magna_fw-la great_a thing_n be_v reserve_v for_o i_o love_n say_v curro_fw-la ad_fw-la illa_fw-la magna_fw-la i_o make_v haste_n to_o those_o great_a thing_n but_o why_o have_v '_o love_v the_o precedency_n love_n be_v the_o daughter_n faith_n the_o mother_n and_o must_v the_o daughter_n be_v place_v above_o the_o mother_n it_o be_v so_o 1._o because_o it_o be_v saint_n paul_n drift_n in_o this_o whole_a epistle_n to_o procure_v philemon_n love_n to_o onesimus_n 2._o because_o love_n be_v notior_fw-la nobis_fw-la better_o know_v to_o we_o then_o faith_n which_o be_v more_o hide_v and_o secret_a these_o be_v illustrate_v by_o their_o object_n christ_n and_o the_o saint_n the_o papist_n refer_v both_o to_o both_o object_n whereupon_o they_o infer_v as_o we_o love_v god_n and_o the_o saint_n too_o so_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o god_n and_o in_o the_o saint_n too_o yet_o diverse_o in_o god_n principaliter_fw-la principal_o in_o the_o saint_n consequenter_fw-la consequent_o there_o be_v no_o consequence_n in_o this_o argument_n for_o god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o love_v all_o but_o he_o have_v not_o command_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o all_o that_o he_o have_v reserve_v as_o a_o regal_a prerogative_n to_o himself_o and_o his_o glory_n he_o will_v not_o give_v to_o another_o he_o say_v owe_v nothing_o to_o any_o man_n save_o love_n but_o he_o do_v not_o say_v owe_v nothing_o to_o any_o man_n save_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o 2._o here_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o live_a saint_n to_o who_o philemon_n extend_v his_o liberality_n now_o the_o papist_n will_v not_o have_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o live_a saint_n but_o in_o dead_a saint_n therefore_o this_o place_n make_v not_o for_o they_o 4.5_o 3._o it_o be_v say_v to_o he_o that_o work_v not_o but_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o justify_v the_o ungodly_a 14._o his_o faith_n be_v count_v for_o righteousness_n aug._n make_v a_o worthy_a collection_n upon_o it_o whosoever_o dare_v say_v justifico_fw-la te_fw-la i_o justify_v thou_o may_v consequent_o say_v crede_fw-la in_o i_o believe_v in_o i_o which_o none_o of_o the_o saint_n can_v true_o say_v save_v only_o he_o which_o be_v sanctus_n sanctorum_fw-la 14.1_o the_o saint_n of_o saint_n you_o believe_v in_o god_n believe_v also_o in_o i_o credimus_fw-la paulo_n sed_fw-la non_fw-la credimus_fw-la in_o paulum_fw-la we_o believe_v paul_n but_o not_o in_o paul_n we_o believe_v peter_n but_o not_o in_o peter_n as_o we_o believe_v the_o catholic_a church_n but_o not_o in_o the_o catholic_a church_n because_o the_o creed_n say_v i_o believe_v in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nazian_n conclude_v from_o thence_o 5._o that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v god_n for_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o none_o but_o god_n 4._o quid_fw-la est_fw-la credere_fw-la in_o cum_fw-la nisi_fw-la credendo_fw-la in_o cum_fw-la ire_n &_o ejus_fw-la membris_fw-la incorporari_fw-la what_o be_v it_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o i_o in_o christ_n but_o by_o believe_v to_o go_v into_o he_o and_o to_o be_v incorporate_v as_o member_n into_o his_o body_n now_o we_o be_v not_o incorporate_v into_o the_o saint_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o to_o believe_v in_o they_o 5._o they_o can_v erect_v no_o such_o building_n out_o of_o this_o place_n for_o the_o praeposition_n in_o the_o greek_a distinguish_v the_o object_n hear_v of_o thy_o love_n and_o faith_n there_o he_o pause_v a_o while_n which_o thou_o have_v towards_o the_o lord_n jesus_n there_o he_o restrain_v faith_n and_o towards_o all_o saint_n i_o thy_o love_n towards_o all_o saint_n regulate_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d before_o mention_v 6._o paul_n be_v a_o good_a expositour_n of_o himself_o since_o we_o hear_v of_o your_o faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o of_o your_o love_n towards_o all_o saint_n 1.4_o here_o he_o reduce_v they_o to_o their_o proper_a object_n so_o that_o no_o question_n can_v be_v make_v of_o it_o 7_o if_o we_o must_v believe_v in_o the_o saint_n we_o must_v hope_v in_o the_o saint_n it_o be_v st._n basil_n reason_n 7._o but_o we_o must_v hope_v in_o god_n alone_o maledictus_fw-la qui_fw-la sperat_fw-la in_o homine_fw-la curse_v be_v he_o that_o hope_n in_o man_n as_o saint_n paul_n hear_v of_o philemon_n faith_n and_o love_n so_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v ring_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o love_n these_o be_v necessary_a for_o all_o christian_n faith_n in_o the_o first_o place_n love_v in_o the_o second_o nec_fw-la palm_n sine_fw-la vite_fw-la nec_fw-la virtus_fw-la sine_fw-la fide_fw-la there_o can_v be_v no_o branch_n without_o the_o vine_n 30._o no_o virtue_n no_o not_o love_n without_o faith_n faith_n make_v a_o christian_n love_n make_v and_o show_v a_o christian_n no_o christ_n no_o heaven_n no_o faith_n no_o christ_n faith_n be_v the_o hand_n that_o lay_v hold_v on_o christ_n the_o high_a priest_n and_o pharisee_n give_v a_o strait_a charge_n ult_n that_o if_o any_o know_v where_o christ_n be_v he_o shall_v show_v it_o that_o they_o may_v take_v he_o will_v you_o fain_o take_v he_o say_v augustine_n i_o will_v tell_v you_o where_o he_o be_v 50._o and_o how_o you_o may_v take_v he_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n there_o you_o may_v take_v he_o sed_fw-la quomodo_fw-la mittam_fw-la manum_fw-la in_o coelum_fw-la ut_fw-la ibi_fw-la sedentem_fw-la capiam_fw-la how_o shall_v i_o send_v my_o hand_n into_o heaven_n to_o take_v he_o mitte_fw-la fidem_fw-la &_o tenuisti_fw-la send_v thy_o faith_n thither_o and_o thou_o have_v take_v he_o by_o faith_n we_o apprehend_v he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n we_o put_v on_o christ_n as_o a_o garment_n wherewith_o our_o sin_n be_v cover_v from_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o as_o jacob_n get_v the_o blessing_n in_o the_o clothes_n of_o his_o elder_a brother_n so_o do_v we_o get_v heaven_n clothe_v with_o christ_n 12.1_o like_o the_o woman_n clothe_v with_o the_o sun_n christ_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o faith_n o_o happy_a house_n 3.17_o where_o the_o son_n of_o god_n dwell_v faith_n be_v the_o victory_n 8.37_o whereby_o we_o overcome_v the_o world_n we_o be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o he_o that_o have_v love_v we_o insomuch_o that_o we_o may_v take_v up_o that_o triumphant_a song_n o_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n hell_n where_o be_v thy_o victory_n the_o strength_n of_o death_n be_v sin_n the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n but_o thanks_n be_v to_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n that_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o you_o all_o by_o faith_n moses_n see_v he_o which_o be_v invisible_a 11.27_o by_o faith_n we_o see_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o christ_n stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n ready_a to_o receive_v we_o into_o they_o
but_o will_v have_v his_o picture_n acknowledge_v every_o good_a man_n be_v the_o beautiful_a picture_n of_o god_n almighty_n they_o be_v envious_a person_n that_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v in_o they_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o we_o dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n 7._o christ_n be_v the_o worker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o 1.11_o that_o you_o may_v be_v plentiful_a in_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n by_o jesus_n christ._n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o christ_n jesus_n i_o catharin_n in_o gloriam_fw-la christi_fw-la jesu_fw-la that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n of_o it_o not_o to_o we_o o_o lord_n but_o to_o thy_o name_n give_v the_o praise_n 5.16_o debes_n videri_fw-la thou_o ought_v to_o be_v see_v let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o see_v your_o good_a work_n they_o may_v glorify_v your_o father_n 8._o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n sed_fw-la non_fw-la ad_fw-la hâ—c_fw-la debes_fw-la facere_fw-la ut_fw-la videaris_fw-la but_o thou_o must_v not_o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n to_o be_v see_v i_o will_v in_o te_fw-la laudetur_fw-la qui_fw-la in_o te_fw-la operatur_fw-la let_v he_o be_v praise_v that_o work_v all_o good_a thing_n in_o thou_o verse_n 7._o this_o st._n paul_n confirm_v by_o experience_n in_o himself_o where_o 1._o exprimit_fw-la latitiam_fw-la he_o express_v his_o gladness_n then_o ostendit_fw-la causam_fw-la he_o show_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o we_o i_o i_o and_o timothy_n not_o we_o have_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o vulgar_a we_o have_v even_o at_o this_o present_a time_n not_o a_o little_a but_o great_a joy_n and_o consolation_n arise_v of_o joy_n first_o his_o heart_n be_v affect_v with_o wonderful_a joy_n from_o that_o do_v spring_v consolation_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o great_a trouble_n and_o affliction_n that_o comfort_v he_o it_o be_v as_o aquavitae_n to_o revive_v he_o withal_o wherein_o do_v he_o take_v so_o great_a joy_n not_o in_o his_o riches_n but_o in_o his_o love_n many_o be_v rich_a wherein_o man_n take_v no_o great_a joy_n nor_o consolation_n nabal_n be_v rich_a yet_o david_n have_v no_o joy_n nor_o consolation_n by_o he_o but_o in_o thy_o love_n which_o do_v untie_v thy_o purse_n string_n and_o make_v thou_o bountiful_a unto_o all_o 13.4_o for_o that_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n why_o because_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o saint_n some_o interpret_v the_o bowel_n of_o the_o saint_n the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n because_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o body_n and_o our_o bowel_n 16.11_o as_o david_n say_v of_o absalon_n my_o son_n which_o come_v out_o of_o my_o own_o bowel_n seek_v my_o life_n but_o it_o be_v more_o general_a not_o only_o the_o child_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o the_o parent_n too_o the_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v refresh_v by_o he_o the_o greek_a be_v emphatical_a be_v quiet_v for_o when_o the_o bowel_n be_v empty_a they_o be_v out_o of_o quiet_a he_o do_v not_o say_v the_o back_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v refresh_v by_o thou_o that_o be_v requisite_a but_o the_o refresh_n of_o the_o bowel_n be_v more_o necessary_a for_o if_o the_o belly_n be_v well_o line_v less_o cloth_n will_v serve_v the_o back_n alm_n or_o a_o work_n of_o mercy_n be_v a_o singular_a work_n above_o other_o 1._o homines_fw-la facit_fw-la deo_fw-la simile_n be_v you_o merciful_a as_o your_o heavenly_a father_n be_v merciful_a merciful_a man_n draw_v near_a to_o god_n god_n feed_v all_o creature_n 2._o and_o he_o feed_v as_o many_o as_o he_o can_v homo_fw-la benefaciens_fw-la est_fw-la imago_fw-la dei_fw-la a_o bountiful_a man_n be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n a_o image_n be_v a_o lively_a representation_n of_o the_o party_n and_o a_o liberal_a man_n that_o do_v good_a to_o other_o represent_v god_n 2._o eleemosyna_fw-la est_fw-la scopa_fw-la quae_fw-la mundificat_fw-la omne_fw-la it_o be_v a_o fair_a broom_n that_o make_v all_o clean_a give_v alm_n &_o ecce_fw-la behold_v a_o fine_a spectacle_n 11.41_o not_o some_o but_o all_o thing_n be_v clean_o unto_o you_o as_o the_o first_o fruit_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n do_v sanctify_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o fruit_n so_o alm_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n sanctify_v all_o unto_o we_o all_o that_o we_o possess_v be_v unclean_a without_o they_o 3._o eleemosyna_fw-la est_fw-la usura_fw-la à _fw-la deo_fw-la approbata_fw-la a_o usury_n approve_v by_o god_n more_o gainful_a than_o any_o other_o usury_n he_o that_o have_v mercy_n on_o the_o poor_a dare_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v recompense_v he_o that_o which_o he_o have_v give_v whereupon_o st._n basil_n say_v it_o be_v both_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o gift_n and_o a_o lend_a gift_n put_v forth_o to_o usury_n 15._o not_o to_o a_o mortal_a man_n but_o to_o the_o immortal_a god_n who_o will_v give_v great_a use_n for_o it_o not_o ten_o in_o the_o hundred_o but_o a_o hundred_o fold_n in_o this_o world_n 19_o and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v nab._n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o gainefull_a trade_n of_o all_o vende_n aurum_fw-la &_o eme_n salutem_fw-la sell_v thy_o gold_n and_o buy_v salvation_n vende_v lapidem_fw-la &_o eme_n regnum_fw-la sell_v a_o stone_n and_o buy_v a_o kingdom_n vende_v agrum_fw-la &_o eme_n tibi_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la sell_v a_o piece_n of_o land_n and_o buy_v heaven_n 4._o it_o be_v procurator_n coeli_fw-la a_o harbinger_n that_o go_v before_o to_o provide_v thou_o a_o place_n in_o heaven_n 10.4_o cornelius_n his_o alm_n go_v up_o into_o remembrance_n before_o god_n god_n register_v it_o in_o the_o book_n of_o his_o remembrance_n against_o he_o himself_o come_v thither_o 6.18_o saint_n paul_n charge_v the_o rich_a man_n of_o the_o world_n to_o do_v good_a to_o be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n ready_a to_o distribute_v and_o to_o communicate_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o themselves_o a_o good_a foundation_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 5._o remuneratur_fw-la in_o coelo_fw-la prae_fw-la aliis_fw-la operibus_fw-la it_o be_v reward_v with_o heaven_n above_o all_o other_o work_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o when_o i_o be_v hungry_a 25._o you_o give_v i_o meat_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o let_v we_o refresh_v the_o bowel_n of_o the_o saint_n here_o that_o we_o may_v enter_v into_o the_o place_n of_o eternal_a refresh_n hereafter_o 3.19_o we_o be_v too_o straight_o lace_v we_o make_v this_o mammon_n of_o unrighteousness_n our_o enemy_n whereas_o we_o shall_v make_v he_o our_o friend_n patr_n nazianzen_n mother_n carry_v such_o a_o bountiful_a mind_n to_o the_o poor_a that_o a_o sea_n of_o wealth_n can_v scarce_o have_v suffice_v she_o she_o be_v contrary_a to_o salomon_n horseleech_n that_o cry_v give_v give_v namely_o to_o i_o she_o cry_v give_v give_v to_o the_o poor_a he_o hear_v she_o often_o say_v she_o and_o her_o child_n shall_v want_v before_o the_o poor_a shall_v want_v we_o be_v all_o for_o ourselves_o our_o wife_n and_o child_n nothing_o for_o the_o poor_a amadeus_n duke_n of_o sabaudia_n be_v ask_v of_o certain_a orator_n cosmogr_n whether_o he_o keep_v hound_n or_o not_o yes_o say_v he_o come_v to_o morrow_n and_o you_o shall_v see_v they_o they_o be_v come_v he_o open_v a_o window_n into_o his_o hall_n where_o a_o great_a multitude_n of_o poor_a folk_n be_v dine_a hij_fw-la sunt_fw-la cane_n mei_fw-la say_v he_o these_o be_v my_o dog_n and_o with_o they_o i_o hope_v to_o get_v eternal_a life_n it_o be_v not_o unlawful_a for_o nobleman_n and_o gentleman_n to_o have_v their_o hawk_n and_o hound_n god_n have_v give_v we_o thing_n for_o pleasure_n as_o well_o as_o for_o necessity_n wine_n and_o oil_n etc._n etc._n yet_o so_o as_o we_o be_v moderate_a in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o and_o forget_v not_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n one_o poor_a lazarus_n be_v worth_a more_o than_o ten_o thousand_o dog_n you_o be_v of_o more_o value_n than_o many_o sparrow_n and_o we_o shall_v value_v the_o poor_a member_n of_o christ_n above_o all_o the_o hawk_n and_o hound_n in_o the_o world_n as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n and_o refresh_v to_o our_o ability_n yea_o beyond_o our_o ability_n the_o bowel_n of_o the_o saint_n especial_o in_o these_o hard_a time_n wherein_o we_o live_v the_o hard_a heart_n of_o man_n make_v the_o time_n hard_a than_o otherwise_o they_o will_v be_v he_o shut_v it_o up_o with_o a_o kind_a compellation_n brother_n not_o in_o the_o ministry_n as_o he_o call_v timothy_n his_o brother_n verse_n 1._o but_o in_o christ_n our_o elder_a brother_n the_o donatist_n be_v angry_a with_o
st._n augustine_n for_o call_v they_o brethren_n 33._o that_o learned_a father_n deplore_v their_o case_n before_o the_o people_n doleamus_fw-la illos_fw-la fratres_fw-la tanquam_fw-la fratres_fw-la let_v we_o lament_v they_o brethren_n as_o brethren_n velint_fw-la nolint_fw-la fratres_fw-la nostri_fw-la sunt_fw-la whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o they_o be_v our_o brethren_n tunc_fw-la esse_fw-la desinent_z fratres_fw-la nostri_fw-la quando_fw-la desierint_fw-la dicere_fw-la pater_fw-la noster_fw-la than_o they_o shall_v cease_v to_o be_v our_o brethren_n when_o they_o cease_v to_o say_v our_o father_n 65.5_o stand_v apart_o say_v the_o hypocrite_n come_v not_o near_o i_o i_o be_o holy_a than_o you_o so_o say_v some_o holy_a one_o among_o we_o namely_o the_o brethren_n of_o the_o separation_n so_o they_o style_v themselves_o an_o unbrother_o title_n disdain_v we_o for_o their_o brethren_n they_o be_v not_o so_o good_a brethren_n as_o we_o wish_v they_o be_v like_o ungracious_a child_n have_v forsake_v their_o mother_n neither_o indeed_o will_v they_o say_v pater_fw-la noster_fw-la with_o we_o for_o it_o be_v piaculum_fw-la with_o they_o to_o say_v the_o lord_n prayer_n yet_o for_o all_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v our_o brethren_n profess_v the_o same_o god_n the_o father_n of_o we_o all_o and_o the_o same_o christ_n the_o saviour_n of_o we_o all_o we_o will_v not_o utter_o discard_v they_o though_o they_o discard_v we_o verse_n 8._o that_o for_o the_o gratulation_n now_o to_o the_o supplication_n where_o 1._o the_o manner_n of_o it_o then_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o 10._o for_o the_o manner_n it_o be_v not_o by_o the_o way_n of_o command_n 8._o but_o of_o entreaty_n 9_o why_o do_v he_o not_o command_v because_o he_o want_v authority_n no_o he_o have_v sufficient_a power_n to_o do_v it_o not_o fearful_o but_o bold_o he_o have_v not_o a_o little_a but_o much_o boldness_n not_o usurp_v but_o commit_v to_o he_o from_o christ_n he_o have_v boldness_n not_o to_o request_v but_o to_o enjoin_v not_o that_o which_o be_v inconvenient_a but_o that_o which_o be_v convenient_a minister_n may_v be_v bold_a in_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o office_n 1._o quia_fw-la deus_fw-la imperat_fw-la because_o god_n command_v it_o jerem._n 1.17_o be_v not_o afraid_a of_o their_o face_n he_o add_v a_o forcible_a reason_n lest_o i_o destroy_v thou_o before_o they_o 2.6_o and_o thou_o son_n of_o man_n fear_v they_o not_o neither_o be_v afraid_a of_o their_o word_n though_o thorn_n be_v with_o thou_o and_o thou_o remain_v among_o scorpion_n fear_v not_o their_o word_n nor_o be_v afraid_a of_o their_o look_n 2._o quia_fw-la ipsi_fw-la ministri_fw-la pro_fw-la hoc_fw-la or_o ant_n because_o it_o be_v that_o which_o the_o minister_n themselves_o beg_v by_o earnest_a prayer_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god._n now_o o_o lord_n behold_v their_o threaten_n and_o grant_v unto_o thy_o servant_n with_o all_o boldness_n to_o speak_v thy_o word_n 6.18.19_o pray_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o the_o spirit_n watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n and_o supplication_n for_o all_o saint_n and_o for_o i_o that_o utterance_n may_v be_v give_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v open_v my_o mouth_n with_o all_o boldness_n to_o publish_v the_o secret_a of_o the_o gospel_n shall_v they_o pray_v for_o it_o and_o not_o practice_v it_o 3._o officii_fw-la dignitas_fw-la id_fw-la postulat_fw-la the_o dignity_n of_o their_o office_n do_v require_v it_o a_o ambassador_n may_v speak_v bold_o 5.10_o we_o be_v the_o ambassador_n of_o god_n the_o king_n of_o king_n we_o be_v in_o christ_n stead_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v bold_a 4._o protectio_fw-la dei_fw-la ad_fw-la hoc_fw-la animat_fw-la god_n protection_n may_v encourage_v we_o unto_o it_o behold_v i_o have_v make_v thou_o a_o defence_a city_n 1.18_o a_o iron_n pillar_n and_o wall_n of_o brass_n against_o the_o whole_a land_n against_o the_o king_n of_o judah_n and_o the_o prince_n thereof_o against_o the_o priest_n thereof_o against_o the_o people_n of_o the_o land_n 2.1_o christ_n hold_v the_o seven_o star_n in_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o none_o shall_v dash_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n 5._o admirationem_fw-la apud_fw-la ipsos_fw-la inimicos_fw-la procurat_fw-la it_o procure_v admiration_n even_o with_o the_o very_a enemy_n when_o they_o see_v the_o boldness_n of_o peter_n and_o john_n they_o mervail_v 4.13_o the_o high_a priest_n and_o the_o whole_a counsel_n this_o make_v luther_n so_o famous_a among_o all_o the_o pope_n himself_o and_o the_o emperor_n can_v not_o but_o admire_v he_o this_o make_v elias_n bold_a with_o achab_n john_n baptist_n with_o herod_n liberius_n with_o constantius_n chrysostome_n with_o arcadius_n and_o eudoxia_n ambrose_n with_o theodosius_n which_o move_v he_o to_o give_v he_o this_o commendation_n solus_fw-la ambrose_n dignus_fw-la episcopi_fw-la nomine_fw-la only_a ambrose_n that_o have_v deal_v so_o roundly_o with_o i_o be_v worthy_a the_o name_n of_o a_o bishop_n let_v we_o all_o be_v bold_a and_o courageous_a in_o our_o place_n with_o wisdom_n and_o discretion_n but_o not_o saucy_a and_o impudent_a as_o some_o be_v 2._o minister_n have_v authority_n not_o only_o to_o entreat_v but_o to_o enjoin_v the_o king_n have_v his_o injunction_n and_o we_o under_o god_n and_o the_o king_n have_v we_o we_o may_v enjoin_v you_o to_o leave_v your_o rash_a needless_a and_o unadvised_a swear_n your_o profanation_n we_o may_v enjoin_v you_o to_o honour_v your_o father_n in_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n to_o live_v in_o peace_n and_o love_n and_o unity_n one_o with_o another_o and_o he_o that_o despise_v these_o thing_n despise_v not_o man_n but_o god_n 4.8_o but_o what_o to_o enjoin_v quod_fw-la ad_fw-la rem_fw-la pertinet_fw-la say_v the_o vulgar_a interpreter_n that_o which_o concern_v the_o matter_n sed_fw-la hoc_fw-la nihil_fw-la ad_fw-la rem_fw-la nothing_o to_o the_o purpose_n cajetan_n find_v fault_n with_o that_o circumlocution_n affirm_v as_o the_o truth_n be_v that_o in_o the_o greek_a there_o be_v but_o one_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quod_fw-la decens_fw-la est_fw-la &_o conveniens_fw-la which_o be_v decent_a and_o convenient_a we_o have_v no_o authority_n to_o enjoin_v you_o any_o unlawful_a and_o inconvenient_a thing_n to_o go_v to_o mass_n where_o christ_n be_v offer_v up_o daily_o by_o a_o priest_n because_o by_o one_o sacrifice_n once_o offer_v and_o that_o by_o himself_o alone_o he_o have_v perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v sanctify_v to_o conspire_v against_o prince_n to_o kill_v king_n if_o in_o our_o opinion_n they_o be_v heretic_n heresy_n make_v no_o divorce_n between_o man_n and_o wife_n much_o less_o between_o the_o king_n and_o his_o subject_n so_o far_o as_o god_n enjoin_v you_o we_o enjoin_v but_o no_o further_o verse_n 9_o he_o have_v produce_v his_o authority_n and_o show_v his_o commission_n yet_o he_o lay_v it_o aside_o and_o fall_v to_o entreaty_n where_o 1._o the_o motive_n of_o it_o 2._o a_o description_n of_o the_o party_n entreat_v the_o motive_n be_v love_n yet_o for_o love_n sake_n i_o rather_o beseech_v thou_o for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o all_o in_o christ_n for_o the_o love_n i_o bear_v to_o thou_o for_o the_o love_n thou_o bear_v to_o i_o for_o the_o love_n i_o bear_v to_o onesimus_n thy_o servant_n and_o my_o son_n let_v the_o cord_n of_o all_o those_o love_n draw_v thy_o affection_n to_o he_o love_n have_v a_o great_a attractive_a force_n then_o fear_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n constrain_v we_o say_v the_o apostle_n 5.14_o lydia_n be_v but_o a_o woman_n by_o her_o love_a eloquence_n constrain_v paul_n and_o silas_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d she_o use_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o most_o forcible_a argument_n with_o the_o logician_n if_o the_o people_n be_v persuade_v of_o the_o preacher_n love_v his_o preach_n shall_v be_v more_o available_a rusa_fw-la he_o may_v wind_v himself_o into_o their_o affection_n studeto_fw-la magis_fw-la amari_fw-la quam_fw-la metui_fw-la strive_v rather_o to_o be_v love_v then_o fear_v pontifices_fw-la christi_fw-la non_fw-la dominorum_fw-la metu_fw-la sed_fw-la patrum_fw-la honore_fw-la veneramur_fw-la the_o bishop_n of_o christ_n we_o do_v not_o fear_v as_o stately_a lord_n but_o honour_n as_o love_a father_n the_o love_n of_o a_o father_n will_v make_v a_o good_a nature_a child_n do_v any_o thing_n what_o do_v he_o for_o love_n sake_n he_o rather_o beseech_v than_o command_v 23._o suspendite_fw-la verbera_fw-la producite_fw-la ubera_fw-la suspend_v your_o blow_n produce_v your_o dug_n pectora_fw-la lacte_fw-la pinguescant_fw-la non_fw-la typho_n turgeant_n let_v your_o breast_n swell_v with_o milk_n not_o your_o heart_n with_o pride_n christus_fw-la non_fw-la fulminans_fw-la &_o tonans_fw-la theop._n sed_fw-la in_o praesepi_fw-la vagiens_fw-la &_o tacens_fw-la in_o cruse_n salvavit_fw-la humanum_fw-la genus_fw-la christ_n not_o thunder_v and_o lightning_n but_o weep_v and_o hold_v his_o
they_o that_o think_v most_o high_o of_o he_o take_v he_o to_o be_v but_o some_o admirable_a prophet_n like_o moses_n or_o a_o angel_n in_o the_o shape_n of_o man_n therefore_o here_o he_o show_v he_o to_o be_v above_o the_o angel_n where_o 1._o a_o proposition_n comprehend_v in_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n above_o the_o angel_n 2._o a_o confirmation_n of_o it_o by_o diverse_a strong_a and_o invincible_a argument_n 1._o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o be_v not_o the_o angel_n 2._o the_o angel_n worship_n christ_n therefore_o he_o be_v their_o superior_a 3._o the_o angel_n be_v minister_n and_o servant_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n to_o who_o they_o minister_v 4._o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a king_n so_o be_v not_o the_o angel_n 5._o christ_n make_v heaven_n a_o earth_n so_o do_v not_o the_o angel_n 6._o christ_n sit_v as_o a_o equal_a at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n whereas_o the_o angel_n be_v minister_a spirit_n and_o stand_v round_o about_o his_o throne_n therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v that_o christ_n have_v a_o chair_n of_o dignity_n above_o the_o angel_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n be_v the_o high_a and_o eternal_a god_n and_o be_v become_v by_o virtue_n of_o his_o deity_n be_v from_o all_o eternity_n with_o the_o father_n better_a than_o the_o angel_n by_o many_o degree_n they_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v name_v with_o he_o the_o same_o day_n a_o more_o surpass_a name_n above_o they_o i_o great_a honour_n and_o dignity_n than_o they_o phi._n 2.9_o eph._n 1.21_o he_o have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n i_o a_o prerogative_n and_o privilege_n this_o name_n come_v to_o he_o jure_fw-la haereditario_fw-la by_o descent_n as_o it_o do_v to_o the_o son_n from_o the_o father_n christ_n be_v exalt_v into_o a_o chair_n of_o dignity_n above_o the_o angel_n this_o be_v a_o singular_a comfort_n to_o the_o church_n the_o angel_n be_v great_a mighty_a puissant_a and_o glorious_a creature_n we_o man_n can_v endure_v the_o presence_n of_o a_o angel_n many_o of_o the_o saint_n have_v faint_v for_o fear_n at_o the_o sight_n of_o angel_n yet_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o have_v die_v for_o we_o our_o elder_a brother_n the_o lord_n protector_n of_o his_o church_n and_o child_n be_v far_o more_o excellent_a than_o the_o angel_n if_o he_o be_v above_o the_o good_a angel_n then_o above_o the_o bad_a therefore_o let_v we_o not_o fear_v all_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n christ_n our_o captain_n be_v above_o they_o and_o able_a to_o trample_v they_o under_o his_o foot_n verse_n 5._o ay_o but_o how_o prove_v he_o this_o that_o christ_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o angel_n 1._o by_o a_o relation_n between_o god_n and_o he_o which_o agree_v not_o to_o the_o angel_n he_o bring_v it_o in_o by_o the_o way_n of_o a_o interrogation_n after_o the_o manner_n of_o rhetoritian_n that_o christ_n be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o do_v not_o prove_v by_o his_o preach_n which_o make_v some_o to_o confess_v it_o never_o man_n speak_v as_o this_o man_n do_v not_o by_o his_o miracle_n the_o still_a of_o the_o sea_n and_o wind_n which_o make_v some_o come_v and_o worship_v he_o not_o by_o his_o resurrection_n ascension_n and_o send_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o heaven_n the_o jew_n will_v have_v cavil_v at_o these_o but_o he_o prove_v it_o by_o two_o place_n of_o scripture_n what_o son_n the_o natural_a son_n of_o god_n beget_v of_o god_n essence_n the_o angel_n be_v make_v by_o god_n but_o not_o beget_v of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d discretiuè_fw-la thou_o alone_o whereby_o he_o distinguish_v he_o from_o other_o son_n the_o angel_n job_n 1.6_o the_o magistrate_n psalm_n 82.6_o be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o majesty_n of_o that_o rule_n and_o dominion_n which_o they_o exercise_v in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n who_o son_n they_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o office_n but_o they_o not_o beget_v of_o the_o essence_n of_o god_n as_o christ_n be_v god_n beget_v we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n but_o that_o be_v mediate_o he_o beget_v christ_n immediate_o of_o himself_o to_o day_n some_o refer_v it_o to_o the_o virgin_n womb_n to_o day_n i._o when_o thou_o be_v conceive_v beget_v and_o bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n athanas._n and_o cyril_n other_o interpret_v it_o de_fw-fr hodie_fw-la quodam_fw-la infinito_fw-la to_o day_n i_o from_o all_o eternity_n in_o such_o a_o day_n as_o last_v for_o ever_o hebr._n 13.8_o so_o augustine_n to_o day_n in_o this_o clear_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v manifest_v thou_o to_o be_v my_o begotten_a son_n matth._n 3.17_o so_o the_o word_n hodiè_fw-la be_v use_v hebr._n 3.13_o as_o he_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n from_o all_o eternity_n so_o he_o be_v beget_v by_o he_o anew_o again_o in_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n of_o man_n when_o he_o be_v reveal_v to_o they_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n after_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n rom._n 1.4_o this_o first_o text_n of_o scripture_n the_o rabbin_n themselves_o expound_v of_o christ_n 2_o sam._n 7.14_o no_o doubt_n but_o that_o be_v speak_v of_o solomon_n that_o be_v to_o build_v a_o temple_n unto_o god_n many_o thing_n be_v peculiar_a to_o he_o as_o the_o word_n immediate_o follow_v yet_o solomon_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v our_o true_a pacificus_fw-la who_o build_v a_o more_o glorious_a temple_n to_o god_n which_o be_v the_o church_n and_o some_o thing_n there_o be_v in_o that_o pprophecy_n which_o can_v be_v apply_v to_o solomon_n but_o to_o christ_n as_o verse_n 12._o the_o seed_n that_o shall_v proceed_v out_o of_o thy_o body_n solomon_n be_v come_v out_o of_o david_n loin_n already_o christ_n be_v to_o come_v of_o he_o which_o be_v call_v the_o seed_n of_o david_n and_o the_o son_n of_o david_n 2._o verse_n 13._o salomon_n kingdom_n be_v not_o establish_v for_o ever_o 11._o tribe_n be_v rend_v from_o his_o son_n by_o christ_n we_o also_o be_v make_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n be_v our_o father_n i_o go_v to_o my_o god_n and_o your_o god_n to_o my_o father_n and_o your_o father_n we_o be_v all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o spirit_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v make_v we_o to_o cry_v abba_n father_n 1_o what_o a_o honour_n be_v this_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n that_o believe_v in_o christ_n though_o never_o so_o poor_a a_o man_n he_o be_v a_o king_n son_n the_o son_n of_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o prince_n of_o prince_n 2_o as_o christ_n have_v make_v we_o the_o son_n of_o god_n so_o let_v we_o live_v like_o the_o son_n of_o god_n if_o i_o be_v your_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n will_v a_o child_n play_v the_o wag_n in_o his_o father_n sight_n he_o will_v reverence_v his_o father_n more_o than_o so_o we_o be_v continual_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n he_o compass_v our_o path_n round_o about_o not_o a_o thought_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o he_o search_v it_o out_o therefore_o let_v we_o fear_v he_o let_v we_o commit_v no_o sin_n in_o any_o secret_a closet_n because_o our_o father_n see_v we_o potiphers_n wife_n pick_v out_o a_o time_n when_o no_o man_n be_v in_o the_o house_n than_o she_o say_v to_o joseph_n come_v lie_n with_o i_o i_o pray_v thou_o here_o be_v no_o man_n to_o look_v on_o we_o i_o but_o our_o father_n be_v in_o the_o house_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sin_n because_o of_o he_o let_v this_o be_v a_o bridle_n to_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n verse_n 6._o and_o when_o again_o he_o bring_v in_o the_o prophet_n or_o rather_o god_n the_o father_n a_o trajection_n of_o the_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o if_o it_o have_v be_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o rather_o no_o trajection_n for_o once_o he_o bring_v he_o into_o the_o world_n in_o the_o verse_n go_v before_o when_o at_o his_o exhibition_n in_o the_o flesh_n he_o manifest_v it_o to_o the_o world_n that_o he_o be_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n as_o matth._n 3_o 17._o chap._n 17_o 5_o 27_o 54._o he_o bring_v he_o in_o first_o when_o he_o send_v he_o to_o take_v flesh_n of_o the_o virgin_n 2._o when_o after_o his_o ascension_n he_o manifest_v he_o to_o the_o world_n by_o the_o propagation_n of_o the_o gospel_n over_o all_o the_o earth_n therefore_o when_o he_o send_v he_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n he_o bring_v he_o into_o the_o world_n to_o take_v possession_n of_o it_o as_o his_o own_o house_n chrys._n he_o be_v the_o first_o beget_v son_n of_o bless_a mary_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o
news_n that_o such_o and_o such_o be_v go_v such_o wise_a counselor_n such_o godly_a and_o religious_a common-wealths-man_n be_v go_v let_v we_o in_o some_o measure_n grieve_v at_o it_o the_o faithful_a dye_n and_o no_o man_n consider_v it_o that_o be_v not_o well_o there_o shall_v not_o be_v such_o blockishness_n among_o we_o yet_o let_v we_o not_o be_v too_o much_o daunt_v at_o it_o let_v this_o be_v a_o castle_n of_o refuge_n for_o we_o to_o fly_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n our_o captain_n keeper_n and_o defender_n remain_v for_o ever_o he_o be_v the_o same_o and_o his_o year_n never_o fail_v now_o as_o the_o head_n remain_v for_o ever_o so_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v his_o member_n our_o soul_n never_o die_v at_o all_o but_o be_v immediate_o in_o paradise_n with_o christ_n our_o body_n though_o they_o die_v putrify_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o and_o there_o sleep_v for_o a_o season_n as_o in_o bed_n yet_o they_o shall_v be_v raise_v up_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n we_o shall_v meet_v christ_n in_o the_o air_n and_o remain_v with_o he_o for_o ever_o let_v this_o be_v a_o singular_a comfort_n to_o we_o all_o verse_n 13._o no_o angel_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n christ_n do_v ergo._fw-la that_o psalm_n 110.1_o must_v needs_o be_v understand_v of_o christ_n 1_o s._n peter_n expound_v it_o of_o he_o act_n 2.34_o 2_o that_o verse_n 4._o can_v be_v apply_v to_o david_n he_o be_v no_o priest_n all_o the_o priest_n be_v according_a to_o aaron_n not_o melchizedec_n none_o of_o they_o be_v for_o ever_o 3_o the_o pharisee_n be_v mute_a when_o christ_n press_v they_o with_o this_o testimony_n matth._n 22.46_o whereby_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o all_o take_v it_o as_o confess_v that_o this_o psalm_n be_v mean_v of_o christ._n 1_o god_n the_o father_n honour_v he_o with_o the_o title_n of_o lord_n therefore_o he_o be_v god_n equal_a with_o he_o 2_o he_o place_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n as_o his_o equal_a ergo._fw-la till_o 2_o sam._n 6.23_o matth._n 1.21_o it_o denote_v continuationem_fw-la temporis_fw-la then_o thou_o shall_v sit_v quiet_o with_o i_o for_o ever_o footstool_n that_o be_v extrema_fw-la subiectio_fw-la 1_o cor._n 15.24_o 25._o as_o christ_n enemy_n shall_v be_v make_v his_o footstool_n so_o shall_v we_o be_v for_o his_o enemy_n be_v our_o enemy_n the_o captain_n and_o the_o soldier_n the_o head_n and_o member_n have_v common_a enemy_n we_o be_v here_o the_o footstool_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o they_o shall_v be_v our_o footstool_n the_o israelite_n be_v the_o egyptian_n footstool_n on_o the_o earth_n they_o drown_v their_o child_n they_o oppress_v they_o with_o many_o burden_n but_o they_o shall_v be_v their_o footstool_n in_o heaven_n the_o wicked_a now_o for_o a_o short_a time_n may_v domineer_v over_o the_o godly_a they_o may_v make_v long_a furrow_n on_o their_o back_n put_v they_o to_o much_o slavery_n they_o may_v feed_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n and_o water_n of_o affliction_n as_o achab_n do_v micaiah_n they_o may_v cast_v they_o into_o stock_n prison_n and_o dungeon_n as_o they_o do_v jeremiah_n they_o may_v spit_v on_o their_o face_n as_o they_o do_v on_o the_o bless_a face_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n they_o may_v rail_v on_o they_o with_o reproachful_a term_n as_o shimei_n do_v on_o david_n they_o may_v gibe_v and_o jest_v at_o they_o mock_v and_o deride_v they_o as_o base_a varlet_n do_v job_n who_o father_n he_o disdain_v to_o set_v with_o the_o dog_n of_o his_o flock_n and_o as_o impudent_a wretch_n do_v now_o a_o day_n even_o at_o the_o preacher_n and_o minister_n themselves_o stone_n they_o see_v they_o in_o piece_n put_v they_o to_o the_o sword_n and_o fire_n but_o let_v we_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n we_o shall_v one_o day_n be_v lord_n over_o they_o they_o shall_v be_v our_o slave_n and_o vassal_n yea_o the_o lord_n will_v tread_v satan_n and_o all_o of_o they_o under_o our_o foot_n and_o make_v they_o our_o very_a footstool_n the_o gate_n of_o hell_n may_v avayle_n but_o can_v prevail_v against_o we_o we_o shall_v be_v conqueror_n yea_o more_o than_o conqueror_n over_o they_o all_o this_o hamans_n wife_n herself_o can_v see_v 6.13_o if_o mordecai_n be_v of_o the_o jew_n seed_n if_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a man_n appertain_v to_o christ_n thou_o do_v but_o strive_v against_o the_o stream_n to_o set_v thyself_o against_o he_o be_v thou_o never_o so_o great_a never_o so_o mighty_a never_o so_o malicious_a thou_o shall_v be_v his_o footstool_n in_o the_o end_n let_v this_o encourage_v we_o against_o all_o enemy_n whatsoever_o verse_n 14._o ye_o have_v hear_v what_o christ_n be_v will_v you_o know_v what_o the_o angel_n be_v for_o their_o nature_n they_o be_v spirit_n yet_o create_v and_o finite_a for_o their_o office_n minister_n officer_n apparitour_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d public_a minister_n for_o the_o public_a good_a and_o benefit_n servant_n not_o lord_n as_o christ_n be_v send_v forth_o at_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o a_o other_o chrit_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n yet_o as_o a_o son_n not_o as_o a_o servant_n of_o his_o own_o free_a will_n not_o by_o the_o simple_a authority_n of_o a_o other_o as_o the_o angel_n be_v all_o angel_n be_v minister_n some_o be_v not_o ministrantes_fw-la some_o assidentes_fw-la as_o dionysius_n collect_v dan._n 7.10_o they_o all_o stand_v about_o god_n expect_v his_o pleasure_n to_o be_v send_v by_o he_o they_o be_v principal_o for_o the_o elect_a they_o be_v occupy_v about_o the_o wicked_a as_o a_o angel_n destroy_v the_o host_n of_o senacherib_n and_o slay_v herod_n but_o it_o be_v for_o the_o godly_a their_o sake_n psal._n 34.7_o psal._n 91.11.12_o they_o minister_v to_o god_n as_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n to_o we_o as_o their_o fellow_n servant_n at_o the_o appointment_n of_o the_o lord_n sometime_o they_o be_v send_v to_o instruct_v the_o godly_a in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o isaiah_n 6._o to_o the_o prophet_n in_o the_o apocalypse_n to_o john_n to_o cornelius_n to_o the_o shepherd_n etc._n etc._n sometime_o to_o deliver_v they_o out_o of_o danger_n as_o lot_z out_o of_o sodom_n peter_n out_o of_o prison_n to_o carry_v lazarus_n soul_n into_o abraham_n bosom_n 1._o here_o we_o may_v see_v that_o the_o name_n of_o a_o minister_n be_v a_o honourable_a name_n 13.4_o the_o magistrate_n be_v a_o minister_n the_o angel_n be_v minister_n christ_n himself_o be_v a_o minister_n 15.8_o even_o the_o minister_n of_o circumcision_n when_o he_o live_v on_o the_o earth_n some_o profane_a fellow_n there_o be_v that_o think_v base_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o speak_v irreverent_o of_o the_o minister_n i_o tell_v you_o it_o be_v a_o angelical_a name_n a_o high_a and_o magnificent_a title_n be_v it_o not_o a_o honourable_a office_n to_o serve_v the_o king_n or_o the_o queen_n we_o that_o be_v the_o minister_n be_v servant_n to_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o to_o his_o church_n the_o lamb_n wife_n therefore_o think_v high_o of_o we_o because_o of_o our_o office_n be_v it_o a_o grace_n to_o the_o angel_n to_o be_v call_v minister_n and_o shall_v it_o be_v a_o disgrace_n to_o we_o nay_o we_o will_v glory_v in_o it_o and_o shame_n shall_v light_v on_o they_o that_o contemn_v the_o minister_n of_o christ_n 2._o who_o minister_n be_v the_o angel_n they_o be_v our_o minister_n they_o minister_v for_o our_o sake_n and_o what_o be_v we_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o angel_n they_o be_v spirit_n we_o flesh_n and_o blood_n they_o holy_a we_o unholy_a they_o immortal_a we_o mortal_a they_o in_o heaven_n we_o on_o earth_n yet_o they_o be_v our_o minister_n they_o minister_v to_o christ_n as_o to_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n to_o we_o as_o to_o their_o fellow_n servant_n but_o what_o a_o honour_n be_v this_o to_o wretched_a and_o sinful_a man_n that_o the_o angel_n shall_v be_v his_o minister_n as_o if_o the_o king_n shall_v command_v a_o honourable_a lord_n of_o his_o privy_a counsel_n to_o wait_v on_o a_o poor_a man_n in_o the_o country_n to_o conduct_v he_o from_o the_o court_n to_o his_o own_o house_n the_o angel_n be_v of_o god_n court_n in_o heaven_n and_o see_v his_o face_n continual_o we_o be_v silly_a worm_n on_o earth_n yet_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v they_o to_o attend_v on_o we_o to_o be_v our_o nurse_n to_o carry_v we_o in_o their_o arm_n that_o we_o dash_v not_o our_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n let_v we_o praise_v and_o magnify_v god_n that_o have_v provide_v such_o keeper_n for_o we_o what_o be_v man_n o_o lord_n that_o thou_o regard_v he_o thou_o have_v make_v he_o a_o little_a low_o nay_o a_o little_a high_o than_o the_o angel_n the_o angel_n be_v our_o minister_n but_o
offspring_n of_o man_n what_o a_o vile_a and_o contemptible_a thing_n of_o no_o worth_n of_o no_o value_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o original_n he_o be_v dust_n for_o the_o course_n of_o his_o life_n on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n he_o be_v subject_a to_o all_o grief_n sorrow_n sickness_n disease_n a_o continual_a sinner_n against_o thou_o for_o his_o end_n he_o be_v wormsmeat_n that_o thou_o once_o mind_v he_o that_o thou_o have_v such_o a_o fatherly_a care_n over_o he_o that_o thou_o carry_v he_o in_o thy_o remembrance_n that_o thou_o have_v write_v he_o in_o thy_o table-book_n and_o be_v mindful_a continual_o to_o do_v he_o good_a non_fw-la vacat_fw-la exiguis_fw-la rebus_fw-la adesse_fw-la jovi_fw-la say_v the_o poet._n visite_a he_o there_o be_v visitatio_fw-la irae_fw-la &_o gratiae_fw-la not_o in_o judgement_n 1.68.78_o but_o in_o mercy_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o which_o follow_v as_o a_o physician_n his_o patient_n or_o a_o father_n his_o son_n elizabeth_n wonder_v that_o the_o virgin_n mary_n shall_v visit_v she_o whence_o come_v this_o to_o i_o that_o the_o mother_n of_o my_o lord_n etc._n etc._n much_o more_o may_v we_o admire_v this_o visitation_n that_o the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n shall_v visit_v we_o forsomuch_o as_o this_o psalm_n be_v apply_v to_o the_o messiah_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n mat._n 21.16_o and_o by_o paul_n 1_o cor._n 15.27_o the_o author_n of_o this_o epistle_n do_v direct_o apply_v it_o to_o he_o in_o the_o word_n follow_v sundry_a learned_a and_o godly_a man_n apply_v it_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n but_o i_o see_v not_o how_o that_o can_v be_v shall_v we_o say_v of_o christ_n what_o be_v he_o that_o god_n shall_v be_v mindful_a of_o he_o his_o belove_a son_n in_o who_o he_o be_v well_o please_v that_o never_o do_v any_o thing_n amiss_o that_o never_o transgress_v his_o commandment_n though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n as_o we_o be_v yet_o he_o be_v a_o unspotted_a man_n separate_z from_o sinner_n high_a than_o the_o heaven_n as_o he_o be_v man_n so_o he_o be_v god_n too_o and_o shall_v we_o say_v of_o he_o what_o be_v he_o that_o god_n shall_v visit_v he_o sundry_a thing_n in_o this_o psalm_n must_v needs_o be_v apply_v to_o he_o but_o not_o the_o whole_a psalm_n it_o be_v not_o so_o in_o any_o psalm_n first_o it_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o type_n then_o of_o he_o that_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o type_n what_o be_v man_n he_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o man_n in_o his_o first_o creation_n he_o retain_v that_o estate_n but_o a_o while_n therefore_o he_o will_v rather_o have_v deplore_v than_o admire_v it_o he_o do_v not_o speak_v of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v after_o his_o fall_n for_o in_o that_o respect_n he_o be_v most_o miserable_a not_o glorious_a therefore_o he_o must_v needs_o speak_v of_o man_n as_o he_o be_v ingraff_v into_o christ_n by_o who_o he_o be_v advance_v to_o wonderful_a and_o unspeakable_a glory_n what_o be_v man_n not_o only_o consider_v in_o his_o first_o creation_n but_o even_o in_o his_o renovation_n what_o be_v the_o best_a man_n that_o ever_o be_v what_o be_v abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n what_o be_v moses_n david_n peter_n paul_n what_o be_v the_o holy_a man_n on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o god_n shall_v have_v any_o respect_n to_o he_o by_o creation_n indeed_o he_o be_v the_o workmanship_n of_o god_n the_o image_n of_o god_n almighty_n yet_o for_o all_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o original_n he_o be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o ground_n he_o be_v but_o a_o piece_n of_o earth_n since_o the_o fall_n he_o be_v a_o mass_n of_o sin_n though_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o by_o faith_n ingraff_v into_o christ_n yet_o still_o he_o have_v sin_n in_o he_o and_o must_v die_v therefore_o what_o be_v this_o man_n that_o thou_o shall_v pour_v down_o so_o many_o blessing_n on_o he_o that_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n shall_v give_v he_o light_v that_o the_o bird_n of_o the_o air_n fish_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n shall_v be_v his_o meat_n that_o he_o shall_v walk_v as_o a_o king_n on_o the_o earth_n especial_o that_o thou_o shall_v send_v thy_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o he_o make_v he_o a_o member_n of_o his_o body_n and_o provide_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n for_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v what_o be_v vile_a wretched_a sinful_a corrupt_a man_n that_o thou_o shall_v be_v so_o far_o mindful_a of_o he_o protect_v he_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o favour_n from_o all_o danger_n that_o thou_o shall_v vouchsafe_v he_o thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n that_o thou_o shall_v give_v he_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o help_v he_o to_o pray_v and_o to_o comfort_v he_o in_o all_o misery_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v like_o the_o peacock_n spread_v forth_o our_o golden_a feather_n and_o say_v within_o ourselves_o what_o goodly_a man_n be_v we_o we_o aught_o to_o think_v base_o of_o ourselves_o what_o be_v we_o that_o god_n shall_v regard_v we_o what_o be_o i_o and_o my_o father_n house_n say_v that_o regal_a prophet_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o what_o be_v we_o miserable_a wretch_n worm_n meat_n that_o god_n almighty_n shall_v do_v any_o thing_n for_o we_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o all_o his_o mercy_n yet_o we_o be_v wont_n to_o vaunt_v of_o ourselves_o do_v you_o not_o know_v who_o i_o be_o do_v thou_o not_o consider_v to_o who_o thou_o speak_v yes_o very_o well_o i_o speak_v to_o dust_n and_o ash_n let_v no_o high_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o enter_v into_o our_o mind_n let_v we_o think_v base_o of_o ourselves_o what_o be_o i_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o shall_v give_v i_o the_o least_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n a_o drop_n of_o drink_n a_o crust_n of_o bread_n a_o hole_n to_o hide_v my_o head_n in_o especial_o that_o thou_o shall_v give_v i_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o together_o with_o he_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a what_o be_v any_o man_n in_o the_o world_n be_v thou_o a_o rich_a man_n god_n can_v puff_n away_o thy_o riches_n and_o make_v thou_o poor_a be_v thou_o a_o wise_a man_n god_n can_v take_v away_o thy_o sense_n and_o make_v thou_o a_o fool_n be_v thou_o a_o beautiful_a man_n god_n can_v send_v the_o pox_n and_o many_o disease_n to_o take_v away_o thy_o beauty_n be_v thou_o a_o strong_a man_n god_n can_v send_v sickness_n and_o make_v thou_o weak_a be_v thou_o a_o gentleman_n a_o knight_n a_o lord_n yet_o thy_o breath_n be_v in_o god_n hand_n this_o night_n he_o can_v take_v away_o thy_o soul_n from_o thou_o and_o what_o be_v thou_o then_o therefore_o let_v we_o all_o have_v a_o humble_a opinion_n of_o ourselves_o let_v we_o cast_v down_o ourselves_o at_o god_n foot_n and_o say_v what_o be_v we_o o_o lord_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o we_o that_o thou_o so_o gracious_o visite_a we_o especial_o with_o thy_o everlasting_a mercy_n in_o christ_n jesus_n verse_n 7._o maclohim_n some_o interpret_v it_o than_o god_n as_o hierome_n bucer_n but_o the_o seventy_o interpreter_n translate_v it_o angel_n so_o do_v the_o chalde_n paraphrase_n and_o the_o word_n in_o scripture_n be_v most_o common_o apply_v to_o they_o the_o angel_n be_v glorious_a creature_n and_o when_o we_o speak_v of_o a_o excellent_a man_n we_o call_v he_o a_o angel_n 1_o sam._n 29.9_o 2_o sam._n 14.20_o act_n 6.15_o there_o be_v not_o much_o odds_n between_o the_o angel_n and_o we_o they_o be_v immortal_a whole_o we_o immortal_a in_o part_n they_o have_v no_o sin_n because_o they_o never_o fall_v we_o that_o be_v ingraft_v into_o christ_n have_v sin_n within_o we_o yet_o it_o be_v cover_v with_o the_o garment_n of_o christ_n righteousness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o impute_v to_o we_o they_o have_v a_o rule_n and_o dominion_n under_o god_n in_o the_o world_n whereupon_o they_o be_v call_v principality_n power_n throne_n domination_n and_o we_o have_v a_o rule_n in_o the_o world_n too_o all_o thing_n through_o christ_n be_v subject_v to_o we_o they_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o god_n so_o we_o one_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n and_o like_o the_o angel_n they_o be_v endue_v with_o wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n so_o be_v we_o though_o we_o come_v short_a of_o they_o by_o many_o a_o mile_n they_o be_v our_o brethren_n and_o fellow_n servant_n in_o sundry_a thing_n there_o be_v not_o much_o difference_n between_o they_o and_o we_o we_o be_v but_o a_o little_a inferior_a to_o they_o we_o have_v massy_a heavy_a sinful_a corruptible_a body_n so_o have_v not_o they_o they_o take_v to_o they_o true_a body_n for_o a_o time_n but_o those_o body_n be_v no_o essential_a part_n of_o
take_v a_o blow_n in_o defence_n of_o his_o child_n and_o do_v you_o think_v that_o christ_n jesus_n our_o spiritual_a father_n will_v not_o defend_v we_o a_o hen_n hide_v her_o chicken_n under_o her_o wing_n against_o the_o kite_n and_o christ_n will_v shroud_v we_o under_o the_o wing_n of_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n against_o satan_n and_o all_o enemy_n 3_o what_o father_n will_v see_v his_o child_n want_n be_v a_o man_n of_o ability_n christ_n that_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o all_o the_o world_n the_o earth_n be_v he_o and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o that_o be_v his_o child_n to_o want_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a because_o wine_n be_v hurtful_a for_o young_a child_n it_o inflame_v their_o blood_n which_o be_v hot_a of_o itself_o a_o wise_a father_n will_v not_o give_v his_o child_n wine_n yet_o he_o love_v he_o well_o enough_o so_o because_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n oftentimes_o see_v wealth_n honour_n ease_n to_o be_v hurtful_a for_o his_o child_n to_o drown_v they_o in_o the_o pit_n of_o perdition_n he_o keep_v they_o away_o from_o they_o but_o let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o of_o this_o he_o will_v deny_v we_o that_o be_v his_o child_n nothing_o that_o be_v good_a for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o christ_n so_o let_v we_o walk_v worthy_a of_o such_o a_o father_n you_o be_v of_o your_o father_n the_o devil_n say_v christ_n to_o the_o pharisee_n for_o the_o work_n of_o your_o father_n you_o will_v do_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o call_v christ_n father_n and_o to_o do_v as_o the_o devil_n bid_v we_o a_o child_n must_v do_v the_o commandment_n of_o his_o father_n and_o if_o we_o be_v christ_n child_n we_o must_v do_v as_o he_o will_v have_v we_o christ_n will_v not_o have_v we_o swear_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o rend_v god_n name_n in_o piece_n by_o swear_v christ_n will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o temperate_a in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o creature_n therefore_o let_v gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n be_v avoid_v by_o we_o let_v we_o show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o dutiful_a child_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o inheritance_n prepare_v for_o child_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v verse_n 14._o 1_o a_o description_n of_o christ_n incarnation_n 2._o a_o application_n of_o it_o verse_n 17._o in_o the_o description_n 1._o the_o equity_n of_o it_o 2._o the_o end_n of_o it_o 3._o a_o exaggeration_n of_o it_o by_o a_o comparison_n verse_n 16._o the_o end_n be_v two_o 1._o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o devil_n 2._o our_o deliverance_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o devil_n verse_n 15._o in_o the_o comparison_n 1._o the_o nature_n refuse_v 2._o the_o nature_n assume_v verse_n 16._o in_o the_o application_n 1._o a_o repetition_n of_o the_o incarnation_n 2._o a_o illustration_n of_o it_o by_o the_o end_n thereof_o 1._o that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o faithful_a high_a priest_n in_o make_v our_o reconciliation_n 2._o a_o merciful_a high_a priest_n in_o succour_v we_o in_o our_o temptation_n he_o infer_v upon_o the_o two_o testimony_n go_v before_o in_o the_o 12._o and_o 13._o verse_n a_o plain_a conclusion_n of_o christ_n humanity_n and_o make_v it_o open_a to_o all_o the_o world_n he_o conclude_v it_o à _fw-la pari_fw-la they_o that_o be_v to_o be_v redeem_v by_o he_o be_v man_n therefore_o he_o also_o will_v be_v a_o man_n this_o be_v amplify_v by_o the_o end_n and_o by_o a_o comparison_n our_o humane_a nature_n be_v here_o describe_v by_o the_o matter_n and_o the_o substance_n whereof_o it_o consist_v by_o flesh_n and_o blood_n sometime_o be_v signify_v the_o corrupt_a nature_n of_o man_n 1_o cor._n 15.50_o flesh_n and_o blood_n defile_v with_o sin_n subject_n to_o mortality_n and_o corruption_n can_v inherit_v heaven_n sometime_o it_o be_v take_v for_o the_o substance_n of_o man_n nature_n as_o here_o and_o matth._n 16.17_o gal._n 1.16_o the_o child_n do_v all_o communicate_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n it_o be_v the_o common_a condition_n of_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o as_o they_o do_v as_o milk_n be_v like_a milk_n that_o he_o may_v be_v their_o neighbour_n and_o kinsman_n our_o immanuel_n he_o participate_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n too_o he_o take_v part_n of_o it_o i_o the_o substance_n but_o not_o the_o vicious_a quality_n he_o know_v no_o sin_n a_o spirit_n have_v not_o flesh_n and_o bone_n as_o you_o see_v i_o have_v he_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o mother_n womb_n make_v of_o a_o woman_n he_o name_v that_o part_n of_o our_o nature_n which_o be_v visible_a the_o other_o also_o be_v include_v namely_o the_o soul_n which_o quicken_v this_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o here_o be_v the_o difference_n 1._o we_o take_v flesh_n of_o both_o our_o parent_n he_o but_o of_o one_o filius_fw-la hominis_fw-la be_v here_o of_o the_o feminine_a gender_n 2._o our_o flesh_n be_v pollute_v with_o sin_n so_o be_v not_o he_o 3._o we_o be_v mere_a man_n he_o both_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o our_o mother_n cease_v to_o be_v virgin_n when_o they_o bring_v forth_o we_o his_o be_v a_o maid_n and_o a_o mother_n too_o here_o we_o have_v a_o lively_a description_n of_o man_n he_o be_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n which_o be_v weak_a frail_a and_o subject_a to_o many_o misery_n a_o knife_n may_v easy_o cut_v it_o the_o heat_n scorch_v it_o the_o cold_a benumb_v it_o it_o be_v subject_a to_o thirst_n hunger_n faintness_n weariness_n etc._n etc._n all_o flesh_n be_v as_o grass_n with_o they_o be_v a_o arm_n of_o flesh_n with_o we_o be_v god_n we_o be_v not_o steel_n iron_n 40.6_o brass_n but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n a_o wise_a solomon_n a_o strong_a samson_n a_o beautiful_a absalon_n bathshebah_n a_o learned_a paul_n that_o speak_v tongue_n more_o than_o all_o a_o lord_n a_o lady_n be_v but_o flesh_n and_o blood_n dust_n and_o must_v return_v to_o dust_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v humble_v we_o all_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n be_v flesh_n and_o blood_n too_o yea_o they_o excel_v we_o 1._o their_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v clothe_v at_o their_o first_o entrance_n we_o naked_a 2._o there_o be_v well_o fence_v we_o soon_o pierce_v 3._o more_o profit_n may_v be_v make_v of_o their_o flesh_n when_o they_o die_v they_o will_v sell_v for_o something_o so_o not_o we_o 4._o as_o sound_v as_o a_o fish_n they_o be_v free_a from_o disease_n sickness_n grow_v in_o we_o and_o god_n make_v we_o meat_n for_o worm_n let_v this_o appellation_n then_o pull_v down_o our_o peacock_n feather_n and_o make_v we_o walk_v humble_o before_o our_o god_n but_o as_o christ_n do_v participate_v of_o our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n so_o shall_v we_o of_o he_o he_o shall_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fashion_v according_a to_o his_o glorious_a body_n phil._n 3.21_o now_o he_o proceed_v to_o the_o end_n of_o christ_n incarnation_n 1._o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o devil_n 2._o our_o deliverance_n out_o of_o his_o claw_n 1._o he_o describe_v he_o 2._o he_o name_v he_o the_o cause_n why_o christ_n take_v our_o humane_a nature_n upon_o he_o be_v that_o be_v compass_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n he_o may_v â—ye_z and_o so_o conquer_v the_o devil_n and_o deliver_v man_n out_o of_o his_o claw_n if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v man_n he_o can_v not_o have_v die_v and_o then_o we_o have_v not_o be_v deliver_v the_o mean_n for_o the_o vanquish_a of_o the_o devil_n sin_n and_o death_n be_v his_o own_o death_n as_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n be_v lift_v up_o and_o by_o look_v on_o it_o the_o israelite_n be_v deliver_v from_o the_o fiery_a serpent_n so_o christ_n be_v lift_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o look_v on_o he_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n the_o death_n of_o this_o immaculate_a lamb_n be_v the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o of_o death_n too_o which_o hosea_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n foretell_v and_o be_v afterward_o according_o verify_v hos._n 13.14_o 1_o cor._n 15.54_o as_o samson_n by_o his_o own_o death_n vanquish_v the_o philistines_n jud._n 16.30_o so_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n overcome_v death_n and_o destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o that_o with_o his_o own_o sword_n he_o do_v not_o say_v that_o he_o may_v weaken_v the_o devil_n diminish_v his_o force_n or_o give_v he_o a_o wound_n but_o destroy_v he_o so_o that_o he_o have_v nothing_o against_o we_o joh._n 12.31_o not_o death_n alone_o but_o the_o devil_n too_o the_o lord_n of_o death_n the_o devil_n by_o carry_v man_n into_o sin_n have_v power_n also_o to_o carry_v they_o into_o
that_o do_v not_o mind_v the_o thing_n they_o look_v upon_o their_o eye_n be_v upon_o it_o but_o their_o mind_n be_v on_o another_o matter_n do_v not_o you_o so_o but_o let_v your_o mind_n be_v whole_o fix_v on_o he_o look_v on_o he_o with_o the_o sharp_a eye_n of_o your_o mind_n consider_v that_o in_o he_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n lie_v hide_v he_o be_v a_o rich_a and_o plentiful_a storehouse_n in_o who_o you_o may_v find_v all_o the_o pearl_n and_o jewel_n of_o wholesome_a doctrine_n in_o he_o there_o be_v salvation_n and_o in_o no_o other_o therefore_o all_o other_o teacher_n set_v aside_o listen_v to_o he_o when_o the_o judge_n of_o a_o assize_n give_v the_o charge_n all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o shire-house_n especial_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o great_a inquest_n consider_v serious_o what_o be_v speak_v when_o a_o paul_n or_o timothy_n stand_v in_o the_o pulpit_n christ_n jesus_n the_o judge_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n give_v a_o charge_n by_o his_o ministry_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o deep_o consider_v it_o when_o the_o king_n make_v a_o speech_n in_o the_o parliamenthouse_n the_o whole_a house_n consider_v earnest_o what_o he_o say_v christ_n jesus_n the_o king_n of_o king_n speak_v to_o we_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n yet_o few_o consider_v the_o excellent_a thing_n that_o be_v speak_v the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n consider_v solomon_n well_o all_o that_o he_o speak_v or_o do_v behold_v here_o be_v a_o great_a than_o solomon_n solomon_n be_v but_o a_o fool_n to_o he_o therefore_o let_v we_o diligent_o consider_v what_o he_o say_v if_o they_o be_v matter_n of_o no_o moment_n we_o be_v not_o to_o be_v blame_v though_o we_o do_v not_o consider_v they_o but_o be_v of_o such_o weight_n as_o they_o be_v touch_v the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n what_o madman_n be_v we_o that_o we_o consider_v they_o no_o better_o if_o one_o shall_v talk_v to_o we_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n we_o will_v consider_v what_o he_o say_v christ_n speak_v to_o we_o of_o that_o which_o surpass_v all_o the_o silver_n in_o the_o world_n yet_o we_o regard_v he_o not_o let_v we_o consider_v he_o now_o that_o he_o may_v consider_v of_o we_o hereafter_o when_o he_o come_v with_o his_o holy_a angel_n verse_n 2._o than_o he_o come_v to_o the_o description_n of_o the_o party_n unto_o who_o they_o must_v attend_v he_o describe_v he_o by_o two_o of_o his_o office_n his_o apostleship_n or_o prophecy_n and_o his_o priesthood_n as_o rom._n 15.8_o he_o be_v call_v the_o minister_n of_o circumcision_n so_o here_o a_o apostle_n one_o that_o be_v send_v john_n 3.2_o he_o be_v send_v from_o god_n gen._n 49.10_o of_o shalach_n shiloach_n john_n 20.21_o as_o my_o father_n have_v send_v i_o so_o etc._n etc._n he_o be_v a_o honourable_a legate_n send_v from_o god_n to_o we_o therefore_o let_v we_o give_v ear_n to_o he_o he_o be_v apostolus_fw-la apostolorum_fw-la the_o prince_n of_o apostles_n 2_o the_o high_a priest_n to_o perform_v all_o thing_n between_o god_n and_o we_o to_o present_v our_o prayer_n to_o god_n as_o the_o high_a priest_n do_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n and_o to_o make_v atonement_n between_o god_n and_o we_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o on_o the_o crosse._n pontifex_n pontem_fw-la faciens_fw-la so_o christ_n by_o his_o passion_n have_v make_v a_o bridge_n for_o we_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n therefore_o let_v we_o consider_v he_o and_o no_o other_o of_o our_o profession_n that_o be_v of_o the_o faith_n and_o doctrine_n 10.10_o which_o we_o profess_v and_o if_o this_o be_v not_o a_o sufficient_a description_n of_o he_o in_o the_o end_n he_o name_v he_o christ_n jesus_n the_o anoint_a of_o god_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n he_o be_v call_v a_o apostle_n or_o a_o prophet_n send_v from_o god_n in_o opposition_n to_o moses_n who_o be_v the_o most_o worthy_a prophet_n among_o the_o jew_n and_o the_o high_a priest_n in_o respect_n of_o aaron_n which_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v all_o in_o all_o therefore_o let_v we_o all_o listen_v to_o he_o non_fw-la quid_fw-la hic_fw-la aut_fw-la ille_fw-la dixerit_fw-la sed_fw-la quid_fw-la christus_fw-la qui_fw-la fuit_fw-la ante_fw-la omnes_fw-la none_o in_o comparison_n with_o he_o none_o in_o competition_n against_o he_o the_o first_o argument_n which_o be_v first_o set_v down_o simple_o then_o comparative_o he_o be_v a_o faithful_a apostle_n or_o prophet_n he_o have_v deliver_v to_o we_o the_o whole_a counsel_n of_o god_n without_o the_o mixture_n of_o humane_a invention_n therefore_o let_v we_o consider_v he_o to_o he_o that_o be_v to_o god_n the_o father_n that_o make_v he_o that_o appoint_v he_o the_o apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o we_o all_o that_o advance_v he_o into_o this_o chair_n of_o dignity_n 1_o sam._n 12.6_o act_n 2.36_o he_o may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o humanity_n gal._n 4.4_o but_o when_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n be_v come_v god_n send_v forth_o his_o son_n make_v of_o a_o woman_n make_v under_o the_o law_n as_o moses_n so_o great_o renown_v among_o you_o his_o fidelity_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o be_v faithful_a by_o the_o place_n where_o 1_o timothy_n 3.15_o 1_o peter_n 2.5_o the_o whole_a church_n be_v commit_v to_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o to_o no_o other_o he_o be_v the_o head_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n and_o of_o the_o gospel_n too_o then_o he_o compare_v he_o with_o moses_n 1._o in_o that_o wherein_o they_o be_v alike_o 2._o in_o that_o wherein_o unlike_a wherein_o a_o dissimilitude_n between_o they_o as_o he_o be_v faithful_a so_o be_v moses_n in_o that_o they_o agree_v num._n 12.7_o as_o christ_n be_v faithful_a in_o all_o the_o church_n throughout_o the_o world_n so_o moses_n be_v faithful_a in_o all_o that_o part_n of_o god_n house_n which_o be_v in_o israel_n they_o be_v both_o faithful_a i_o derogate_v nothing_o from_o moses_n let_v he_o have_v his_o due_a to_o the_o full_a moses_n make_v the_o tabernacle_n rite_n sacrifice_n as_o god_n prescribe_v he_o christ_n be_v faithful_a deliver_v sound_a doctrine_n not_o mix_v with_o the_o gloss_n of_o the_o pharisee_n he_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o death_n fidelity_n be_v a_o principal_a quality_n in_o a_o minister_n and_o steward_n of_o god_n house_n matth._n 24.45_o 1_o cor._n 4.2_o verse_n 3._o nay_o in_o some_o respect_n he_o be_v many_o degree_n above_o moses_n moses_n in_o the_o estimation_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v the_o most_o rare_a and_o famous_a prophet_n joh._n 9.28_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n sit_v in_o moses_n chair_n matth._n 16.14_o none_o dare_v say_v he_o be_v moses_n they_o think_v none_o comparable_a to_o he_o yet_o here_o he_o exalt_v christ_n above_o moses_n that_o be_v the_o builder_n of_o the_o house_n be_v more_o honourable_a than_o the_o house_n christ_n be_v the_o builder_n of_o the_o church_n the_o house_n of_o god_n moses_n be_v but_o the_o house_n nay_o a_o little_a part_n and_o parcel_n of_o the_o house_n therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n far_o surpass_v he_o christ_n be_v more_o glorious_a than_o the_o whole_a house_n than_o all_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n therefore_o more_o glorious_a than_o moses_n a_o piece_n of_o the_o house_n the_o reddition_n be_v more_o significant_a the_o builder_n of_o the_o house_n in_o all_o man_n judgement_n be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o the_o house_n he_o be_v of_o great_a estimation_n than_o the_o house_n for_o his_o wisdom_n wealth_n and_o power_n in_o building_n of_o it_o the_o workman_n be_v more_o to_o be_v account_v of_o than_o the_o workmanship_n the_o potter_n more_o than_o the_o pot._n the_o church_n be_v the_o house_n of_o the_o live_a god_n the_o principal_a builder_n of_o this_o house_n be_v our_o saviour_n christ_n matth._n 16.18_o upon_o this_o rock_n i_o will_v build_v my_o church_n inferior_a builder_n under_o he_o as_o it_o be_v his_o man_n be_v the_o minister_n and_o preacher_n the_o tool_n wherewith_o he_o build_v be_v the_o word_n the_o mortar_n wherewith_o he_o fasten_v together_o the_o spiritual_a live_a stone_n in_o this_o build_n be_v faith_n the_o ground_n whereon_o this_o house_n stand_v be_v the_o whole_a world_n for_o he_o have_v his_o choose_a in_o all_o nation_n the_o time_n of_o building_n be_v this_o present_a life_n the_o wood_n and_o stone_n concur_v in_o this_o build_n be_v all_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n they_o be_v all_o build_v from_o time_n to_o time_n by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n he_o build_v adam_n sheth_o enoch_n and_o noah_n before_o the_o flood_n abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n before_o the_o law_n be_v write_v moses_n david_n samuel_n
speak_v to_o they_o by_o his_o servant_n moses_n whereby_o we_o be_v give_v to_o understand_v that_o one_o of_o the_o great_a thing_n that_o provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v the_o contempt_n of_o his_o majesty_n in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n when_o they_o hear_v they_o provoke_v he_o to_o anger_n therefore_o take_v heed_n how_o you_o hear_v if_o you_o despise_v the_o messenger_n by_o who_o god_n speak_v if_o you_o regard_v not_o their_o word_n god_n will_v be_v mighty_o offend_v with_o you_o they_o make_v god_n bitter_a against_o they_o furthermore_o whereas_o he_o say_v some_o not_o all_o it_o teach_v we_o that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v never_o without_o some_o fruit_n some_o or_o other_o profit_n by_o it_o the_o thorny_a ground_n the_o stony_a the_o ground_n by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n receive_v not_o the_o seed_n yet_o some_o good_a ground_n receive_v it_o and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n when_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n be_v read_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o be_v not_o harden_v josiahs_n heart_n melt_v at_o it_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o assembly_n at_o athens_n the_o wise_a and_o learned_a philosopher_n mock_v at_o saint_n paul_n when_o he_o preach_v christ_n and_o the_o resurrection_n yet_o some_o believe_v at_o his_o sermon_n as_o dionysius_n among_o the_o woman_n to_o who_o saint_n paul_n speak_v one_o lydia_n believe_v let_v this_o encourage_v we_o that_o be_v christ_n ambassador_n our_o labour_n be_v not_o altogether_o fruitless_a we_o shall_v carry_v some_o sheaf_n or_o other_o into_o the_o barn_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n though_o many_o in_o a_o town_n where_o the_o word_n be_v preach_v provoke_v god_n to_o anger_n they_o hear_v and_o regard_v it_o not_o yet_o some_o there_o be_v in_o who_o we_o may_v rejoice_v and_o though_o there_o be_v none_o yet_o our_o reward_n be_v with_o god_n a_o fisherman_n be_v to_o be_v commend_v for_o his_o painfulness_n in_o his_o call_n though_o he_o get_v never_o a_o fish_n so_o god_n will_v reward_v we_o his_o spiritual_a fisherman_n though_o we_o shall_v not_o catch_v one_o fish_n in_o the_o net_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o for_o the_o most_o part_n there_o be_v some_o in_o the_o worst_a town_n that_o be_v that_o profit_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n these_o some_o though_o they_o be_v few_o shall_v be_v our_o crown_n of_o rejoice_v at_o the_o latter_a day_n again_o here_o we_o see_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o church_n militant_a the_o bad_a be_v always_o mingle_v with_o the_o good_a cockle_n and_o corn_n in_o the_o field_n chaff_n and_o wheat_n in_o the_o barn_n floor_n in_o this_o house_n there_o be_v earthen_a and_o golden_a vessel_n in_o the_o church_n triumphant_a no_o unclean_a thing_n all_o dog_n enchanter_n etc._n etc._n stand_v without_o and_o be_v not_o admit_v in_o but_o in_o the_o militant_a church_n there_o be_v many_o dog_n profane_a person_n as_o esau_n be_v there_o be_v a_o cain_n as_o well_o as_o a_o abel_n a_o saul_n as_o a_o david_n a_o ishmael_n as_o a_o isaac_n a_o judas_n as_o a_o peter_n neither_o let_v we_o be_v discourage_v at_o it_o it_o have_v be_v so_o from_o the_o beginning_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o till_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o christ_n shall_v come_v to_o purge_v this_o floor_n of_o he_o moses_n who_o god_n use_v as_o his_o hand_n to_o carry_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n god_n will_v not_o have_v those_o famous_a instrument_n to_o be_v bury_v in_o silence_n who_o he_o have_v use_v for_o our_o good_a the_o sword_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o gideon_n s._n paul_n thank_v priscilla_n and_o aquila_n and_o here_o a_o honourable_a mention_n be_v make_v of_o moses_n though_o he_o be_v dead_a long_o ago_o we_o in_o england_n be_v lead_v out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a egypt_n of_o blindness_n superstition_n and_o ignorance_n by_o queen_n elizabeth_n and_o other_o good_a prince_n of_o worthy_a memory_n therefore_o let_v they_o be_v remember_v still_o with_o thanksgiving_n to_o god._n verse_n 17._o second_o branch_n with_o who_o he_o be_v grieve_v in_o the_o nine_o verse_n the_o term_n of_o forty_o year_n be_v annex_v to_o their_o tempt_a of_o god_n here_o the_o time_n that_o god_n be_v displease_v with_o they_o but_o we_o have_v show_v that_o this_o be_v all_o one_o they_o with_o who_o god_n be_v grieve_v be_v set_v forth_o 1._o by_o their_o action_n 2._o by_o their_o passion_n 1._o by_o that_o which_o they_o do_v 2._o by_o that_o which_o they_o suffer_v that_o persist_v stubborne_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o will_v not_o be_v reclaim_v from_o they_o god_n be_v displease_v with_o none_o but_o with_o they_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o he_o strike_v not_o as_o a_o blind_a man_n every_o one_o hand_n over_o head_n that_o come_v under_o his_o reach_n all_o be_v fish_n that_o come_v to_o his_o net_n he_o be_v angry_a with_o a_o godly_a man_n as_o well_o as_o with_o a_o ungodly_a man_n the_o sodomite_n be_v destroy_v but_o lot_n be_v save_v sin_n not_o and_o though_o thou_o dwell_v among_o sinner_n yet_o god_n will_v not_o pour_v down_o the_o vial_n of_o his_o wrath_n upon_o thou_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v sure_o die_v 2_o by_o that_o which_o they_o suffer_v who_o member_n the_o part_n put_v for_o the_o whole_a yet_o the_o word_n member_n be_v very_o emphatical_a come_v into_o a_o field_n where_o a_o sore_a battle_n have_v be_v fight_v and_o you_o shall_v find_v here_o a_o leg_n and_o there_o a_o arm_n one_o member_n in_o this_o place_n a_o other_o in_o that_o which_o be_v lamentable_a to_o behold_v so_o their_o member_n be_v scatter_v in_o the_o wildernsse_n some_o lay_n in_o this_o place_n some_o in_o that_o they_o fall_v some_o one_o way_n some_o another_o some_o devour_v by_o wild_a beast_n some_o sting_v to_o death_n by_o serpent_n some_o the_o earth_n swallow_v up_o quick_a some_o sweep_v away_o with_o the_o pestilence_n they_o all_o fall_v in_o the_o wilderness_n by_o one_o death_n or_o a_o other_o namely_o all_o the_o impenitent_a sinner_n it_o be_v to_o be_v restrain_v to_o they_o for_o moses_n and_o aaron_n and_o sundry_a other_o be_v to_o be_v exempt_v god_n wrath_n be_v not_o thus_o extreme_o kindle_v against_o they_o all_o those_o that_o dwell_v in_o their_o sin_n fall_v thus_o in_o the_o wilderness_n the_o consideration_n of_o these_o temporal_a plague_n inflict_v on_o sinner_n shall_v scare_v we_o from_o sin_n the_o water_n wherewith_o the_o old_a world_n be_v drown_v the_o fire_n and_o brimstome_n that_o consume_v the_o sodomite_n the_o cast_n of_o jezebel_n that_o filthy_a strumpet_n out_o of_o a_o window_n and_o the_o eat_n of_o she_o by_o dog_n the_o hang_n of_o absalon_n by_o the_o hair_n of_o his_o head_n the_o fall_n of_o the_o tower_n of_o siloam_n upon_o eighteen_o person_n and_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o carcase_n of_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n though_o we_o fear_v not_o hell_n because_o we_o see_v it_o not_o yet_o let_v we_o fear_v the_o arrow_n of_o gods_n wrath_n which_o he_o may_v shoot_v at_o we_o in_o this_o world_n and_o pierce_v we_o through_o if_o you_o will_v not_o fear_v he_o because_o he_o can_v kill_v the_o soul_n which_o be_v the_o great_a yet_o fear_v he_o because_o he_o have_v infinite_a way_n to_o destroy_v your_o body_n he_o can_v make_v the_o french_a pox_n to_o eat_v up_o the_o body_n of_o a_o whoremonger_n he_o can_v make_v the_o body_n of_o a_o ominous_a and_o malicious_a person_n to_o consume_v away_o to_o the_o very_a bone_n he_o can_v wash_v away_o the_o flesh_n of_o a_o drunkard_n he_o can_v give_v all_o our_o body_n if_o it_o please_v he_o as_o food_n to_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n he_o can_v make_v they_o to_o lie_v rot_v on_o the_o earth_n and_o not_o to_o have_v the_o honour_n of_o burial_n as_o jezabel_n and_o these_o in_o the_o wilderness_n but_o make_v we_o to_o be_v bury_v as_o a_o ass_n be_v bury_v as_o it_o fall_v out_o to_o jehojakim_n therefore_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o bodily_a punishment_n at_o least_o let_v we_o fear_v god_n and_o take_v heed_n of_o displease_v he_o verse_n 18._o the_o three_o branch_n who_o they_o be_v that_o god_n by_o a_o oath_n exclude_v out_o of_o his_o rest_n he_o say_v not_o to_o who_o speak_v he_o that_o will_v not_o be_v persuade_v by_o all_o the_o heavenly_a rhetoric_n he_o use_v but_o still_o persist_v in_o their_o sin_n he_o do_v not_o say_v they_o that_o hear_v he_o not_o they_o give_v he_o not_o the_o hear_n as_o we_o see_v before_o but_o because_o they_o obey_v not_o they_o be_v shut_v out_o of_o his_o rest_n obedience_n be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n hear_v be_v good_a to_o hear_v many_o sermon_n be_v a_o
we_o to_o the_o celestial_a canaan_n we_o shall_v be_v leave_v behind_o and_o not_o enter_v in_o we_o shall_v come_v tardy_a as_o the_o five_o foolish_a virgin_n do_v as_o faint_v and_o loiter_v traveller_n be_v wont_a to_o do_v and_o so_o never_o come_v to_o the_o journey_n end_n therefore_o let_v we_o look_v to_o it_o the_o danger_n be_v great_a in_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o dehortation_n be_v commend_v to_o we_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a fear_n which_o we_o must_v carry_v in_o our_o hand_n for_o fear_n of_o fall_v this_o fear_n be_v amplify_v by_o the_o object_n whereabout_o it_o must_v be_v occupy_v and_o the_o danger_n that_o will_v ensue_v if_o we_o let_v go_v that_o fear_n must_v we_o that_o be_v christian_n fear_n it_o may_v seem_v not_o luk._n 1.74_o rom._n 8.15_o for_o the_o determination_n of_o this_o you_o must_v know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o four_o fold_v fear_n mundanus_fw-la servilis_fw-la initialis_fw-la &_o filialis_fw-la this_o filial_a fear_n be_v not_o a_o boisterous_a wind_n to_o shake_v the_o pillar_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o the_o salvation_n of_o god_n child_n which_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n our_o salvation_n be_v sure_a our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o god_n in_o christ_n col._n 3.3_o yet_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n we_o must_v fear_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n though_o a_o soldier_n make_v sure_a of_o the_o victory_n yet_o he_o must_v not_o rush_v into_o the_o battle_n unarm_v nor_o be_v careless_a of_o himself_o he_o must_v fear_v the_o pike_n sword_n and_o pellet_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o be_v careful_a to_o avoid_v they_o though_o a_o wayfaring_a man_n make_v sure_a to_o come_v home_o safe_a to_o his_o house_n yet_o he_o must_v not_o be_v reachless_a but_o fear_v in_o some_o sort_n the_o thief_n that_o be_v in_o the_o way_n they_o that_o be_v on_o the_o sea_n though_o they_o make_v no_o question_n of_o their_o safe_a arrival_n yet_o they_o must_v not_o give_v themselves_o to_o sleep_v and_o play_v let_v the_o ship_n drive_v whither_o it_o will_v they_o must_v fear_v the_o wave_n wind_n and_o tempest_n a_o kind_n and_o love_a wife_n doubt_v not_o of_o the_o good_a affection_n of_o her_o husband_n yet_o she_o will_v fear_v he_o so_o we_o need_v not_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n he_o will_v do_v his_o part_n ult_n for_o who_o he_o once_o love_v he_o love_v to_o the_o end_n yet_o we_o must_v fear_v he_o there_o be_v two_o dangerous_a rock_n the_o one_o of_o doubt_n and_o despair_v the_o other_o of_o security_n and_o presumption_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o despair_v rom._n 11.29_o john_n 10.28_o heb._n 6._o yet_o we_o must_v beware_v that_o we_o be_v not_o drown_v in_o security_n not_o give_v ourselves_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v i_o be_o sure_a i_o shall_v be_v save_v therefore_o i_o care_v not_o how_o i_o live_v christian_n must_v fear_v in_o regard_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n we_o must_v distrust_v our_o own_o wit_n policy_n strength_n and_o depend_v upon_o god_n alone_o we_o may_v stand_v a_o great_a while_n and_o yet_o fall_v in_o the_o end_n as_o adam_z noah_n david_n solomon_n peter_n in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v as_o weak_a as_o water_n therefore_o let_v we_o distrust_v ourselves_o and_o put_v all_o our_o trust_n in_o the_o live_a god_n again_o we_o must_v fear_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o strength_n and_o policy_n of_o our_o enemy_n we_o have_v many_o enemy_n to_o encounter_v withal_o and_o those_o not_o weak_a but_o potent_a we_o wrestle_v not_o with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o against_o principality_n and_o power_n against_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o world_n 6.12_o the_o devil_n like_o a_o roar_a lion_n walk_v up_o and_o down_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n 5.8_o therefore_o we_o must_v fear_v verse_n 2._o the_o reason_n be_v deduce_v from_o a_o gracious_a benefit_n bestow_v on_o we_o as_o well_o as_o on_o they_o which_o if_o it_o be_v reject_v by_o we_o as_o it_o be_v by_o they_o will_v shut_v we_o out_o of_o heaven_n it_o have_v two_o part_n a_o par_fw-fr and_o a_o impar_fw-la if_o they_o for_o not_o believe_v the_o gospel_n be_v banish_v out_o of_o his_o rest_n than_o the_o like_a may_v happen_v to_o we_o for_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o they_o and_o for_o that_o cause_n let_v we_o fear_v 1_o that_o be_v to_o be_v unfold_v wherein_o they_o and_o we_o be_v alike_o we_o be_v gospel_v as_o well_o as_o they_o nay_o in_o that_o we_o be_v advance_v above_o they_o adam_n abraham_n jacob_n have_v the_o gospel_n velatum_fw-la to_o we_o it_o be_v revelatum_fw-la to_o they_o christ_n be_v preach_v afar_o off_o to_o come_v to_o we_o already_o come_v a_o virgin_n have_v conceive_v they_o have_v the_o gospel_n by_o a_o servant_n which_o be_v moses_n we_o have_v it_o by_o the_o son_n of_o god_n they_o have_v it_o dark_o and_o obscure_o we_o have_v it_o clear_o and_o plain_o they_o have_v the_o moon_n light_n and_o we_o the_o sun_n light_n bless_a be_v the_o eye_n that_o see_v that_o which_o we_o see_v it_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o gospel_n in_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n john_n 5.46_o and_o 39_o here_o be_v the_o imparity_n the_o word_n preach_v do_v not_o profit_v they_o as_o it_o do_v we_o that_o believe_v the_o word_n of_o hear_v that_o word_n which_o indeed_o above_o all_o other_o word_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v by_o the_o which_o faith_n come_v rom._n 10.17_o plato_n aristot._n seneca_n tully_n augustine_n hieron_n irenaeus_n tertul._n etc._n etc._n in_o time_n and_o place_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v but_o this_o word_n above_o all_o this_o be_v a_o word_n meet_v to_o sound_v in_o our_o ear_n continual_o he_o do_v not_o say_v which_o come_v not_o unto_o they_o for_o it_o be_v preach_v to_o they_o as_o we_o hear_v before_o profit_v they_o not_o do_v they_o no_o good_a the_o gospel_n be_v a_o precious_a pearl_n a_o unspeakable_a blessing_n of_o god_n yet_o all_o that_o be_v partaker_n of_o it_o be_v not_o save_v judas_n have_v the_o gospel_n yet_o it_o profit_v he_o not_o simon_n magus_n jerusalem_n etc._n etc._n the_o sun_n be_v not_o comfortable_a to_o all_o the_o most_o delicate_a fare_n do_v not_o make_v all_o body_n fat_a the_o rain_n do_v not_o make_v all_o ground_n fruitful_a neither_o do_v the_o word_n of_o god_n though_o it_o be_v mighty_a in_o operation_n profit_v all_o that_o partake_v of_o it_o luke_n 13.26_o mat._n 8.12_o nay_o it_o be_v the_o heap_v up_o of_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o condemnation_n to_o some_o through_o their_o own_o default_n joh._n 15.22_o joh._n 9_o ult_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o trust_v to_o lie_v word_n as_o they_o do_v cry_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n neither_o let_v we_o cry_v the_o gospel_n the_o gospel_n 7.4_o and_o thrust_v ourselves_o under_o the_o fig_n leave_v of_o a_o bare_a profession_n of_o it_o but_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o the_o gospel_n that_o it_o be_v not_o take_v from_o we_o and_o give_v to_o another_o nation_n why_o do_v the_o gospel_n do_v they_o no_o good_a because_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o they_o that_o hear_v it_o it_o be_v a_o metaphor_n borrow_v from_o liquid_a thing_n a_o physician_n prescribe_v to_o a_o man_n a_o cup_n of_o strong_a wine_n but_o he_o will_v he_o to_o mingle_v it_o with_o sugar_n lest_o it_o fume_v into_o his_o brain_n and_o make_v he_o sick_a if_o he_o mingle_v it_o not_o and_o temper_v it_o well_o with_o sugar_n he_o hurt_v himself_o so_o because_o they_o mingle_v not_o the_o wine_n of_o the_o word_n with_o the_o sweet_a sugar_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v their_o destruction_n it_o turn_v they_o over_o even_o into_o hell_n it_o be_v faith_n that_o make_v the_o word_n profitable_a for_o the_o procure_n of_o a_o harvest_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o have_v ground_n and_o seed_n cast_v into_o the_o ground_n but_o rain_n must_v fall_v from_o heaven_n and_o be_v mingle_v with_o the_o ground_n so_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o bring_v ourselves_o as_o the_o ground_n to_o a_o sermon_n to_o have_v the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n sow_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o god_n husbandman_n but_o there_o must_v be_v the_o drop_n of_o faith_n mingle_v with_o this_o seed_n to_o make_v it_o fruitful_a 19.14_o noah_n preach_v to_o the_o old_a world_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o believe_v let_v to_o his_o son_n in_o law_n but_o he_o seem_v to_o they_o as_o a_o mocker_n christ_n to_o the_o pharisee_n but_o they_o deride_v he_o luk._n 16.14_o let_v not_o we_o do_v so_o but_o rather_o tremble_v at_o the_o threaten_n believe_v the_o promise_n and_o
who_o thus_o profess_v of_o himself_o i_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n a_o persecutor_fw-la and_o injurious_a 1.13_o but_o i_o do_v it_o ignorant_o and_o therefore_o he_o sin_v not_o against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o they_o do_v it_o on_o weakness_n as_o st._n peter_n do_v who_o curse_v and_o swear_v he_o know_v not_o christ_n it_o be_v a_o grievous_a sin_n yet_o not_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a_o eunomian_n or_o macedonian_a that_o deny_v the_o deity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v repent_v and_o be_v receive_v into_o mercy_n sabelliani_n or_o patripussiani_n that_o oppugn_v his_o person_n may_v also_o repent_v and_o be_v forgive_v but_o if_o they_o do_v it_o on_o malice_n than_o they_o commit_v that_o sin_n that_o can_v be_v forgive_v in_o this_o world_n nor_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v these_o be_v the_o thorn_n and_o briar_n which_o the_o apostle_n point_v out_o in_o this_o place_n such_o a_o curse_a earth_n bring_v forth_o thorn_n and_o briar_n be_v some_o of_o the_o pharisee_n they_o can_v say_v of_o christ_n this_o be_v the_o heir_n yet_o they_o say_v let_v we_o kill_v he_o such_o a_o thorn_n be_v alexander_n the_o coppersmith_n which_o resist_v saint_n paul_n preach_v very_o sore_o he_o set_v his_o foot_n against_o saint_n paul_n foot_n he_o resist_v not_o his_o person_n but_o his_o preach_n not_o slight_o but_o vehement_o with_o might_n and_o main_a such_o a_o thorn_n be_v julian_n surname_v the_o apostata_fw-la that_o fall_v quite_o away_o he_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v a_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o that_o a_o zealous_a one_o as_o it_o seem_v he_o be_v a_o public_a reader_n in_o the_o church_n of_o nicomedia_n who_o so_o forward_o as_o he_o yet_o afterward_o he_o prove_v a_o vile_a prick_a thorn_n he_o wash_v away_o baptism_n with_o blood_n in_o contempt_n of_o it_o he_o abjure_v christ_n and_o sacrifice_v to_o the_o god_n of_o the_o gentile_n he_o scoff_v at_o christianity_n mock_v they_o that_o will_v believe_v in_o a_o crucify_a god_n if_o they_o come_v to_o have_v wrong_n right_v he_o send_v they_o away_o with_o a_o flout_a speech_n why_o your_o master_n bid_v you_o put_v up_o wrong_n turn_v the_o other_o check_n when_o you_o be_v smite_v to_o the_o last_o gasp_n he_o spew_v out_o his_o malice_n against_o christ_n take_v the_o arrow_n out_o of_o his_o side_n that_o give_v he_o his_o death_n wound_n he_o take_v the_o blood_n into_o his_o hand_n hurl_v it_o up_o into_o the_o air_n cry_v uâ—cisti_fw-la galilaee_n he_o be_v but_o a_o plain_a galilean_a with_o he_o to_o the_o end_n these_o be_v the_o special_a thorn_n that_o the_o scripture_n speak_v of_o in_o this_o place_n who_o end_n be_v to_o burn_v in_o hell_n for_o evermore_o o_o curse_a ground_n that_o have_v the_o rain_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n fall_v on_o it_o and_o yet_o bring_v forth_o such_o thorn_n the_o lord_n grant_v that_o we_o be_v never_o such_o ground_n for_o the_o prevent_n of_o it_o let_v we_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n answerable_a to_o the_o rain_n that_o fall_v on_o we_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o stair_n that_o may_v carry_v we_o headlong_o into_o the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n let_v we_o not_o be_v patron_n and_o defender_n of_o bad_a man_n and_o evil_a action_n against_o the_o light_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o be_v a_o step_n to_o this_o fearful_a sin_n let_v we_o beware_v how_o on_o any_o sinister_a affection_n we_o oppose_v ourselves_o to_o the_o preacher_n of_o god_n word_n the_o devil_n by_o little_a and_o little_o may_v cause_v we_o to_o set_v ourselves_o against_o the_o word_n of_o god_n itself_o let_v we_o not_o careless_o neglect_v or_o any_o way_n contemn_v those_o heavenly_a point_n of_o doctrine_n that_o be_v deliver_v to_o we_o as_o we_o have_v the_o rain_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o great_a plenty_n among_o we_o so_o let_v we_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o some_o measure_n worthy_a of_o it_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o escape_v the_o fire_n where_o these_o thorn_n burn_v but_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o god_n his_o kingdom_n there_o to_o reign_v with_o he_o in_o eternal_a happiness_n for_o evermore_o verse_n 9_o now_o lest_o they_o shall_v imagine_v that_o they_o be_v the_o man_n he_o show_v that_o they_o be_v persuade_v better_a of_o they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o elect_a child_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v be_v eternal_o save_v here_o be_v 1._o the_o substance_n of_o the_o persuasion_n 2._o the_o foundation_n on_o which_o it_o be_v build_v in_o the_o former_a 1._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o 2._o a_o qualification_n of_o it_o by_o the_o mitigation_n of_o the_o harshness_n of_o his_o former_a speech_n that_o be_v a_o fearful_a piece_n of_o earth_n which_o thou_o have_v mention_v that_o bring_v forth_o briar_n and_o thorn_n etc._n etc._n do_v thou_o take_v we_o to_o be_v such_o a_o ground_n no_o say_v he_o be_v it_o far_o from_o we_o we_o have_v a_o better_a persuasion_n of_o you_o belove_a of_o god_n and_o we_o too_o he_o wind_v himself_o into_o they_o by_o a_o kind_a appellation_n of_o they_o he_o do_v not_o say_v we_o expect_v better_a thing_n from_o you_o we_o be_v in_o good_a hope_n you_o will_v prove_v better_a than_o thus_o or_o the_o like_a but_o we_o be_v persuade_v and_o nothing_o can_v remove_v we_o from_o this_o persuasion_n we_o take_v you_o to_o be_v other_o manner_n of_o man_n far_o different_a from_o the_o former_a the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o they_o be_v stark_o naught_o but_o we_o persuade_v ourselves_o most_o excellent_a thing_n of_o you_o they_o be_v reprobate_n but_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o you_o be_v the_o elect_a child_n of_o god_n this_o be_v a_o goodly_a commendation_n may_v some_o say_v as_o if_o a_o man_n see_v a_o company_n go_v to_o execution_n shall_v say_v to_o one_o that_o stand_v by_o he_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o better_a man_n than_o these_o ay_o but_o this_o be_v a_o good_a persuasion_n there_o be_v but_o two_o sort_n of_o people_n godly_a and_o wicked_a reprobate_n now_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v better_a than_o the_o reprobate_n he_o be_v persuade_v they_o be_v elect_v and_o what_o great_a persuasion_n can_v there_o be_v then_o that_o therefore_o he_o add_v such_o thing_n as_o accompany_v salvation_n saint_n augustine_n read_v it_o cohaerentia_fw-la saluti_fw-la ad_fw-la crescen_n such_o as_o have_v salvation_n we_o be_v persuade_v you_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v 1._o his_o persuasion_n be_v propound_v then_o strengthen_v against_o that_o which_o may_v seem_v to_o overthrow_v it_o though_o we_o have_v somewhat_o sharp_o chide_v you_o and_o introduce_v a_o fearful_a example_n of_o vile_a and_o wicked_a apostate_n a_o father_n may_v set_v before_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o child_n thief_n murderer_n drunkard_n blasphemer_n and_o yet_o be_v persuade_v that_o his_o child_n be_v none_o of_o they_o only_o he_o do_v it_o to_o warn_v he_o not_o to_o tread_v in_o their_o step_n so_o as_o a_o love_a father_n i_o have_v tell_v you_o of_o these_o man_n yet_o i_o be_o persuade_v better_a if_o you_o a_o preacher_n must_v not_o always_o be_v inveigh_v against_o the_o fault_n weakness_n and_o imperfection_n that_o be_v among_o the_o people_n he_o must_v sometime_o speak_v kind_o and_o love_o to_o they_o manifest_v the_o good_a opinion_n he_o have_v of_o they_o they_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o people_n they_o must_v be_v wise_a and_o discreet_a father_n they_o must_v neither_o be_v like_a to_o david_n that_o never_o reprove_v adonijah_n and_o say_v to_o he_o why_o do_v thou_o so_o neither_o like_o the_o contentious_a woman_n in_o the_o proverb_n as_o the_o continual_a dropping_n of_o the_o rain_n ever_o scold_v with_o the_o people_n they_o must_v play_v the_o part_n of_o the_o samaritan_n that_o after_o wine_n which_o make_v the_o wound_n to_o smart_v pour_v in_o oil_n for_o the_o supply_a of_o it_o so_o we_o must_v sometime_o come_v with_o the_o sharp_a wine_n of_o reprehension_n sometime_o again_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o consolation_n before_o saint_n paul_n come_v with_o salt_n and_o vinegar_n when_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o reprobate_a earth_n now_o he_o come_v with_o honey_n and_o sugar_n but_o we_o be_v persuade_v better_a thing_n of_o you_o generosus_fw-la animus_n magis_fw-la ducitur_fw-la quam_fw-la trahitur_fw-la sweet_a and_o comfortable_a word_n will_v prevail_v more_o with_o some_o then_o rough_a and_o hard_a speech_n both_o in_o wisdom_n must_v be_v use_v by_o god_n steward_n severity_n and_o lenity_n must_v be_v temper_v together_o if_o by_o any_o mean_n we_o may_v save_v the_o people_n commit_v to_o our_o charge_n before_o saint_n paul_n like_o
a_o hard_a father_n chode_n sharp_o now_o he_o stroke_n they_o on_o the_o head_n again_o say_v we_o be_v persuade_v better_a thing_n of_o you_o 2._o we_o must_v have_v a_o good_a and_o charitable_a opinion_n of_o they_o that_o sit_v in_o the_o lap_n of_o the_o church_n that_o subject_n themselves_o to_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n though_o there_o be_v some_o defect_n and_o blemish_n in_o they_o st._n paul_n judge_v all_o in_o the_o church_n of_o philippi_n to_o be_v the_o elect_a child_n of_o god_n phil._n 1.7_o we_o must_v not_o be_v too_o lavish_a or_o too_o strict_a in_o our_o judgement_n some_o have_v such_o large_a conscience_n as_o that_o they_o be_v persuade_v too_o well_o of_o all_o that_o all_o in_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v save_v yea_o even_o the_o devil_n themselves_o that_o be_v the_o dotage_n of_o origen_n and_o some_o at_o this_o day_n can_v be_v persuade_v that_o any_o shall_v be_v damn_v the_o lap_n of_o their_o charity_n be_v too_o wide_a and_o other_o be_v too_o narrow_a they_o be_v scant_o persuade_v well_o of_o any_o but_o of_o themselves_o they_o thank_v god_n with_o the_o pharisee_n they_o be_v not_o as_o other_o man_n all_o other_o be_v naught_o and_o they_o only_o be_v good_a but_o except_o there_o appear_v manifest_a token_n of_o reprobation_n except_o they_o take_v a_o apparent_a bad_a course_n and_o the_o very_a high_a way_n to_o hell_n we_o must_v persuade_v ourselves_o that_o they_o may_v appertain_v to_o the_o number_n of_o god_n faithful_a and_o elect_a child_n we_o be_v persuade_v of_o our_o own_o salvation_n judicio_fw-la fidei_fw-la and_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v of_o the_o salvation_n of_o other_o scientia_fw-la charitatis_fw-la we_o must_v not_o be_v too_o rash_a in_o our_o sentence_n as_o the_o barbarian_n against_o saint_n paul_n doubtless_o this_o man_n be_v a_o murderer_n such_o a_o one_o have_v these_o and_o these_o fault_n doubtless_o he_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n if_o they_o profess_v the_o gospel_n and_o have_v any_o godly_a care_n to_o live_v according_o though_o there_o be_v want_n in_o they_o we_o must_v be_v well_o persuade_v of_o they_o but_o what_o be_v st._n paul_n persuasion_n do_v he_o persuade_v himself_o that_o they_o be_v honest_a good_a nature_a man_n and_o the_o like_a nay_o more_o than_o so_o that_o they_o be_v in_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o shall_v be_v save_v that_o young_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o man_n of_o rare_a and_o excellent_a part_n 10.21_o he_o have_v keep_v as_o he_o say_v all_o the_o ten_o commandment_n from_o his_o youth_n and_o christ_n love_v he_o yet_o there_o be_v not_o thing_n in_o he_o that_o accompany_v salvation_n thou_o may_v be_v a_o sour_a cato_n a_o just_a and_o upright_a aristides_n in_o thy_o deal_n with_o man_n and_o yet_o have_v not_o the_o infallible_a mark_n of_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o excellent_a thing_n when_o there_o be_v those_o virtue_n in_o man_n and_o woman_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n have_v thou_o a_o sharp_a and_o pregnant_a wit_n so_o have_v esau_n that_o can_v witty_o descant_v on_o his_o brother_n name_n have_v thou_o a_o brave_a and_o eloquent_a tongue_n so_o have_v aeschines_n tully_n and_o demosthenes_n be_v thou_o a_o fair_a comely_a and_o beautiful_a man_n as_o goodly_a a_o man_n as_o one_o shall_v see_v in_o a_o summer_n day_n so_o be_v absalon_n have_v thou_o a_o reach_a and_o a_o politic_a head_n so_o have_v achitophel_n be_v thou_o a_o deep_a scholar_n a_o profound_a learned_a man_n so_o be_v porphyry_n lucian_n julian_n that_o never_o set_v a_o foot_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n labour_v to_o have_v those_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n faith_n hope_n zeal_n patience_n humility_n and_o other_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v persuade_v that_o you_o be_v the_o dear_a child_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n work_v those_o thing_n in_o we_o all_o that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o the_o church_n be_v persuade_v of_o thou_o that_o thou_o be_v a_o wise_a man_n witty_a learned_a that_o be_v to_o small_a purpose_n so_o live_v that_o both_o the_o preacher_n and_o all_o good_a people_n may_v be_v persuade_v you_o have_v that_o in_o you_o for_o the_o which_o they_o may_v judge_v you_o to_o be_v heir_n of_o salvation_n here_o he_o prevent_v a_o objection_n that_o may_v be_v make_v what_o paul_n have_v thou_o be_v so_o bitter_a towards_o we_o have_v thou_o call_v we_o babe_n and_o novice_n in_o religion_n have_v thou_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n such_o a_o terrible_a example_n of_o apostate_n and_o backslider_n as_o if_o we_o be_v bird_n of_o the_o same_o feather_n and_o now_o be_v thou_o well_o persuade_v of_o we_o thou_o do_v but_o flatter_v we_o we_o can_v hardly_o think_v so_o o_o yes_o say_v st._n paul_n assure_v yourselves_o we_o have_v a_o good_a opinion_n of_o you_o though_o we_o thus_o speak_v these_o be_v but_o trumpet_n to_o waken_v you_o out_o of_o sin_n the_o wound_n of_o a_o lover_n to_o cure_v you_o withal_o they_o be_v but_o spur_n of_o fatherly_a admonition_n to_o prick_v you_o forward_o unto_o all_o goodness_n we_o make_v mention_v of_o these_o man_n not_o as_o if_o you_o be_v such_o but_o to_o warn_v you_o that_o you_o be_v not_o such_o though_o the_o preacher_n be_v sometime_o round_a and_o vehement_a yet_o the_o people_n must_v not_o imagine_v that_o he_o be_v hardly_o conceit_a of_o they_o a_o father_n love_v his_o child_n when_o he_o chide_v he_o a_o physician_n his_o patient_a though_o he_o give_v he_o bitter_a pill_n and_o we_o love_v you_o though_o we_o be_v hot_a against_o the_o corruption_n that_o reign_v among_o you_o verse_n 10._o saint_n paul_n persuasion_n be_v not_o ground_v on_o nothing_o it_o be_v not_o as_o a_o castle_n build_v in_o the_o air_n it_o have_v a_o sure_a ground_n to_o stand_v upon_o you_o have_v good_a work_n issue_v from_o faith_n therefore_o we_o be_v persuade_v of_o your_o salvation_n to_o forget_v that_o be_v both_o to_o prosecute_v and_o crown_v your_o work_n as_o he_o have_v begin_v a_o good_a work_n in_o you_o so_o he_o will_v finish_v it_o in_o this_o life_n and_o reward_v it_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v if_o god_n shall_v not_o do_v this_o he_o shall_v be_v unjust_a but_o he_o be_v not_o unjust_a he_o be_v not_o a_o unrighteous_a father_n that_o forsake_v his_o son_n or_o a_o unjust_a builder_n that_o leave_v his_o building_n that_o this_o be_v his_o meaning_n be_v apparent_a by_o that_o which_o go_v before_o and_o that_o which_o follow_v after_o unless_o he_o be_v persuade_v that_o god_n will_v finish_v the_o work_n begin_v in_o they_o his_o persuasion_n can_v not_o be_v firm_a and_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n he_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v go_v on_o forward_o to_o the_o end_n and_o when_o he_o have_v do_v so_o he_o will_v crown_v his_o own_o work_n the_o jesuit_n say_v it_o be_v a_o world_n to_o see_v what_o wrthe_n and_o wring_v the_o protestant_n make_v to_o shift_v off_o this_o place_n whereby_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o good_a work_n be_v meritorious_a and_o cause_n of_o salvation_n if_o it_o be_v a_o unrighteous_a thing_n with_o god_n not_o to_o give_v heaven_n to_o our_o work_n than_o we_o have_v it_o not_o on_o mere_a mercy_n but_o of_o justice_n justum_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la reddat_fw-la qui_fw-la debet_fw-la debet_fw-la autem_fw-la qui_fw-la promisit_fw-la it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n so_o to_o do_v not_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o merit_n but_o of_o his_o own_o promise_n they_o that_o come_v into_o the_o vineyard_n at_o the_o last_o hour_n have_v as_o much_o as_o the_o first_o yet_o not_o of_o merit_n but_o of_o covenant_n it_o be_v a_o unrighteous_a thing_n for_o one_o to_o break_v his_o promise_n god_n have_v promise_v to_o reward_v our_o work_n with_o eternal_a life_n therefore_o he_o shall_v be_v unrighteous_a if_o he_o do_v it_o not_o 7._o and_o in_o the_o next_o word_n he_o show_v that_o we_o must_v not_o depend_v on_o our_o merit_n but_o on_o god_n promise_v ratify_v by_o a_o oath_n but_o what_o manner_n of_o work_n be_v it_o not_o a_o easy_a work_n but_o a_o labour_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v more_o than_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d seco._n such_o a_o wearisome_a labour_n as_o cut_v the_o body_n it_o may_v be_v they_o go_v away_o a_o mile_n to_o visit_v the_o minister_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n they_o have_v many_o discouragement_n yet_o they_o wade_v through_o they_o all_o it_o be_v a_o hazard_n of_o their_o life_n to_o be_v see_v in_o their_o quarrel_n to_o make_v their_o part_n and_o to_o relieve_v they_o this_o work_n of_o they_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o the_o end_n the_o matter_n
have_v promise_v heaven_n to_o i_o tit._n 1.2_o and_o have_v swear_v that_o i_o shall_v have_v heaven_n therefore_o i_o hope_v for_o it_o 3._o christ_n have_v purchase_v heaven_n for_o i_o with_o a_o dear_a purchase_n even_o with_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o own_o blood_n therefore_o i_o hope_v for_o heaven_n 4._o god_n that_o have_v promise_v it_o to_o i_o in_o christ_n be_v able_a to_o fulfil_v his_o promise_n he_o do_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n therefore_o though_o i_o be_v unworthy_a of_o it_o be_v a_o wretched_a sinner_n though_o i_o have_v many_o strong_a enemy_n to_o wrestle_v withal_o by_o the_o way_n even_o all_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n against_o i_o though_o i_o meet_v with_o cross_n pass_v through_o a_o sea_n of_o tribulation_n yet_o i_o will_v hope_v for_o heaven_n and_o i_o know_v i_o shall_v one_o day_n have_v it_o this_o be_v the_o ancre_fw-fr that_o pierce_v the_o water_n of_o trouble_n and_o enter_v into_o that_o within_o the_o veil_n this_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o a_o christian_a which_o make_v not_o ashamed_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v rom._n 5.5_o this_o make_v we_o with_o abraham_n rom._n 4.18_o to_o believe_v under_o the_o hope_n of_o grace_n against_o the_o hope_n of_o nature_n and_o our_o own_o worthiness_n the_o hope_n of_o the_o hypocrite_n shall_v perish_v job_n 8.13_o pro._n 10.28_o but_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o godly_a man_n that_o believe_v in_o christ_n shall_v never_o perish_v there_o may_v be_v weakness_n in_o hope_n as_o in_o faith_n but_o it_o shall_v never_o be_v quite_o overthrow_v a_o man_n may_v be_v sick_a yet_o not_o die_v the_o sun_n may_v be_v eclipse_v yet_o not_o extinguish_v we_o have_v this_o as_o a_o ancre_fw-fr of_o the_o soul_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o it_o we_o arrive_v at_o the_o haven_n of_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v therefore_o let_v we_o desire_v god_n to_o increase_v our_o hope_n and_o to_o strengthen_v it_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o but_o this_o ancre_fw-fr be_v in_o heaven_n already_o may_v put_v we_o in_o a_o assure_a hope_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n so_o fortify_v this_o ancre_fw-fr that_o no_o storm_n of_o affliction_n may_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o prevail_v against_o it_o lord_n increase_v our_o hope_n verse_n 20._o here_o we_o have_v a_o pledge_n of_o our_o entrance_n into_o heaven_n which_o be_v christ_n jesus_n our_o ancre_fw-fr be_v in_o heaven_n but_o as_o for_o we_o poor_a soul_n how_o can_v we_o come_v thither_o well_o enough_o christ_n be_v there_o therefore_o we_o shall_v be_v there_o the_o argument_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o relative_n christ_n be_v go_v into_o heaven_n before_o and_o we_o shall_v go_v after_o he_o he_o be_v praecursor_n and_o we_o postcursore_n john_n baptist_n be_v christ_n forerunner_n and_o christ_n be_v our_o forerunner_n the_o head_n be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o the_o member_n shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n the_o husband_n be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o the_o wife_n shall_v be_v with_o he_o the_o first_o fruit_n be_v in_o the_o barn_n of_o heaven_n christ_n be_v the_o first_o fruit_n of_o they_o that_o sleep_n therefore_o we_o that_o be_v the_o second_o fruit_n sanctify_v in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o shall_v one_o day_n be_v in_o heaven_n with_o he_o let_v this_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o hope_v too_o our_o forerunner_n be_v enter_v into_o heaven_n before_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v follow_v after_o he_o this_o may_v uphold_v we_o against_o all_o the_o suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n against_o we_o oh_o it_o be_v a_o long_a way_n to_o heaven_n a_o irksome_a and_o tedious_a way_n through_o many_o tribulation_n we_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n you_o shall_v meet_v with_o many_o enemy_n by_o the_o way_n and_o your_o leg_n be_v weak_a to_o carry_v you_o in_o this_o way_n how_o be_v it_o possible_a for_o you_o to_o come_v thither_o to_o all_o these_o we_o must_v oppose_v this_o buckler_n christ_n our_o saviour_n be_v go_v before_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v follow_v after_o christ_n have_v a_o body_n as_o well_o as_o we_o compass_v with_o natural_a infirmity_n as_o well_o as_o we_o he_o die_v as_o well_o as_o we_o yet_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o though_o i_o be_v full_a of_o weakness_n though_o i_o die_v yet_o i_o shall_v rise_v again_o and_o meet_v christ_n in_o the_o air_n and_o be_v translate_v with_o he_o into_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n this_o be_v our_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o lord_n strengthen_v this_o hope_n in_o we_o all_o to_o the_o end_n now_o lest_o any_o shall_v be_v ignorant_a of_o who_o he_o mean_v he_o point_v he_o out_o by_o his_o name_n and_o office_n christ_n have_v good_a authority_n to_o enter_v into_o this_o sanctuary_n because_o he_o be_v the_o true_a high_a priest_n as_o the_o high_a priest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n go_v into_o the_o earthly_a sanctuary_n so_o be_v he_o go_v into_o the_o heavenly_a thus_o he_o be_v return_v to_o christ_n priesthood_n from_o whence_o he_o digress_v hebr._n 5.11_o chap._n 7._o in_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o the_o former_a chapter_n of_o purpose_n he_o make_v choice_n of_o such_o a_o similitude_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o nature_n of_o hope_n withal_o whereby_o he_o may_v just_o take_v occasion_n to_o return_v to_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n again_o from_o the_o which_o he_o have_v digress_v verse_n 11._o chap._n 5._o ad_fw-la finem_fw-la 6._o in_o the_o explication_n of_o this_o his_o excellent_a priesthood_n according_a to_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedeck_n 1._o he_o intreat_v of_o melchizedeck_n the_o type_n and_o figure_n verse_n 1._o ad_fw-la 11._o 2._o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n prefigure_v by_o he_o speak_v 1._o of_o his_o call_n to_o the_o office_n of_o priesthood_n chap._n 7._o and_o 8._o 2._o of_o the_o execution_n of_o it_o chap._n 9.10_o in_o the_o type_n 1._o a_o narration_n of_o the_o dignity_n and_o excellency_n of_o melchizedec_n ver._n 1.2_o 3._o 2._o a_o amplification_n of_o his_o greatness_n verse_n 4._o ad_fw-la 11._o in_o the_o narration_n of_o the_o dignity_n of_o melchizedec_n 1._o a_o description_n of_o he_o out_o of_o moses_n 2._o a_o interpretation_n and_o application_n of_o it_o by_o the_o apostle_n melchizedec_n be_v describe_v by_o his_o office_n he_o be_v both_o a_o king_n and_o a_o priest_n which_o be_v first_o affirm_v then_o confirm_v melchizedec_n some_o take_v it_o to_o be_v a_o noun_n appellative_a because_o of_o the_o signification_n that_o he_o be_v so_o call_v of_o the_o people_n because_o he_o be_v a_o just_a king_n 1._o then_o the_o name_n of_o abram_n sarai_n jacob_n benjamin_n shall_v be_v appellative_n because_o they_o signify_v something_o 2._o then_o salem_n shall_v be_v a_o appellative_a some_o of_o the_o late_a hebrew_n who_o other_o follow_v say_v it_o be_v a_o common_a name_n to_o the_o king_n of_o salem_n as_o pharaoh_n to_o the_o king_n of_o egypt_n and_o caesar_n to_o the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n but_o it_o be_v a_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o it_o be_v the_o proper_a name_n of_o the_o man_n melchizedecks_n kingdom_n be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o place_n where_o he_o rule_v king_n of_o salem_n jerome_n in_o locis_fw-la hebraicis_fw-la be_v of_o opinion_n that_o this_o salem_n be_v that_o which_o be_v call_v sichem_n gen._n 33.18_o where_o he_o affirm_v the_o ruin_n of_o melchizedecks_n palace_n be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o his_o day_n and_o that_o it_o be_v that_o salem_n which_o be_v mention_v joh._n 3.23_o that_o be_v near_o jordan_n and_o in_o the_o greek_a and_o latin_a tongue_n it_o be_v call_v sicina_n yet_o the_o same_o jerome_n epist_n 126._o ad_fw-la euagrium_n reckon_v up_o a_o great_a number_n of_o learned_a man_n which_o think_v it_o be_v jerusalem_n which_o at_o the_o first_o be_v call_v salem_n after_o jebus_n and_o at_o the_o last_o jerusalem_n which_o as_o some_o suppose_v be_v compose_v of_o jebus_n and_o salem_n b._n be_v turn_v into_o r._n for_o jebusalem_n jerusalem_n joseph_n lib._n 1._o antiq_n cap._n 11._o lib._n 7._o c._n 3._o &_o de_fw-la bello_fw-la indâ—ico_fw-la l._n 7._o c._n 18._o be_v also_o of_o opinion_n that_o it_o be_v the_o same_o that_o be_v after_o call_v jerusalem_n sundry_a hebrew_n be_v of_o the_o same_o mind_n as_o jerome_n testify_v in_o traditionibus_fw-la hebraicis_fw-la in_o genesim_fw-la and_o the_o chalde_n paraphrase_n do_v translate_v it_o melchizedec_n rex_fw-la jerusalem_n and_o indeed_o it_o be_v most_o probable_a that_o it_o be_v jerusalem_n 1._o the_o name_n of_o jerusalem_n have_v shalom_n peace_n in_o it_o â—â—ru_fw-la shalom_n they_o shall_v see_v peace_n 2._o shalom_n and_o zion_n be_v all_o one_o psal._n 76.2_o now_o zion_n be_v jerusalem_n therefore_o
etc._n etc._n so_o it_o be_v requisite_a that_o some_o shall_v be_v train_v up_o for_o the_o war_n 17.33_o goliath_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v a_o man_n of_o war_n from_o his_o youth_n up_o he_o be_v train_v up_o in_o the_o war_n which_o be_v speak_v to_o his_o commendation_n though_o he_o be_v a_o wicked_a man_n the_o centurion_n have_v soldier_n train_v up_o under_o he_o fidem_fw-la laudavit_fw-la milites_fw-la non_fw-la damnavit_fw-la so_o have_v cornelius_n soldier_n who_o he_o bring_v up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o it_o be_v requisite_a in_o all_o country_n profess_v the_o gospel_n there_o shall_v be_v train_v to_o make_v man_n fit_a for_o war_n if_o god_n shall_v send_v it_o in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n we_o provide_v for_o sickness_n we_o will_v not_o be_v without_o kerchief_n to_o put_v on_o our_o head_n if_o need_v be_v without_o aquavitae_n in_o the_o house_n lest_o we_o happen_v to_o faint_v when_o the_o sea_n be_v at_o the_o calm_a the_o mariner_n be_v provide_v for_o a_o storm_n and_o tempest_n they_o have_v their_o sail_n mast_n rope_n oar_n anchor_n etc._n etc._n in_o a_o readiness_n which_o they_o employ_v when_o a_o tempest_n come_v so_o in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n we_o must_v provide_v for_o war_n we_o must_v have_v our_o armour_n and_o weapon_n in_o a_o readiness_n wherewith_o we_o may_v defend_v our_o country_n and_o religion_n ourselves_o our_o wife_n and_o child_n so_o do_v vzziah_n 2_o chron._n 26.14_o as_o god_n bless_v the_o one_o so_o will_v he_o do_v the_o other_o if_o it_o be_v use_v in_o his_o holy_a fear_n and_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o train_n that_o be_v among_o we_o that_o no_o hurt_n no_o drink_n swear_v and_o swagger_a but_o much_o good_a may_v be_v do_v by_o it_o to_o god_n glory_n the_o comfort_n of_o we_o all_o melchizedec_n his_o priesthood_n be_v confirm_v by_o two_o effect_n the_o one_o on_o his_o part_n the_o other_o on_o abraham_n for_o his_o part_n he_o bless_v he_o with_o a_o solemn_a blessing_n as_o god_n vicegerent_n the_o manner_n of_o the_o blessing_n be_v set_v down_o gen._n 14.19_o 20._o from_o hence_o bell._n do_v infer_v l._n 5._o de_fw-fr ro_n pont._n cap._n 9_o that_o one_o and_o the_o same_o man_n may_v be_v both_o a_o ecclesiastical_a and_o a_o political_a prince_n as_o the_o pope_n who_o though_o he_o have_v no_o civil_a jurisdiction_n direct_o yet_o indirect_o he_o have_v so_o far_o as_o it_o concern_v the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o he_o may_v set_v up_o and_o pull_v down_o prince_n at_o his_o pleasure_n melchizedec_n say_v he_o be_v both_o a_o king_n and_o a_o priest_n so_o may_v the_o pope_n be_v heli_n and_o samuel_n be_v priest_n and_o judge_n so_o may_v the_o pope_n be_v 1._o these_o be_v extraordinary_a in_o a_o few_o man_n that_o of_o melchizedec_n before_o the_o law_n be_v make_v for_o a_o separation_n of_o those_o two_o office_n after_o they_o be_v flat_o distinguish_v in_o moses_n and_o aaron_n 2._o melchizedec_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n and_o sustain_v both_o office_n which_o concur_v in_o our_o saviour_n christ._n the_o pope_n be_v no_o type_n of_o christ_n therefore_o he_o can_v by_o that_o reason_n lie_v claim_v to_o both_o office_n whatsoever_o may_v be_v hold_v upon_o other_o ground_n here_o we_o see_v what_o a_o reverend_a account_n we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o they_o who_o god_n have_v set_v apart_o to_o the_o office_n of_o the_o priesthood_n and_o ministry_n they_o be_v the_o priest_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n in_o spiritual_a and_o ecclesiastical_a matter_n they_o sustain_v the_o person_n of_o god_n therefore_o they_o be_v high_o to_o be_v esteem_v of_o we_o artaxerxes_n in_o his_o letter_n to_o ezra_n give_v he_o a_o honourable_a title_n herod_n though_o a_o mighty_a king_n and_o glue_v to_o his_o sweet_a delilah_n of_o incest_n 7.12_o reverence_v john_n baptist._n constantine_n that_o famous_a and_o religious_a emperor_n use_v the_o bishop_n at_o the_o council_n of_o nice_a with_o marvelous_a respect_n he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o stand_v bare_a before_o he_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o sit_v down_o by_o he_o profess_v that_o as_o he_o be_v god_n deputy_n in_o the_o commonwealth_n so_o be_v they_o in_o the_o church_n yet_o a_o number_n of_o profane_a person_n be_v there_o even_o where_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v that_o think_v base_o and_o speak_v base_o of_o the_o minister_n what_o be_v they_o they_o be_v but_o priest_n i_o but_o they_o be_v the_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o name_n of_o a_o priest_n be_v a_o honourable_a name_n in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n not_o a_o name_n of_o reproach_n and_o contempt_n indeed_o the_o popish_a mass_a priest_n that_o take_v upon_o they_o to_o offer_v sacrifice_n for_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a be_v most_o injurious_a to_o the_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n once_o offer_v up_o for_o we_o all_o they_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v thrust_v out_o of_o the_o country_n with_o contumely_n whereupon_o a_o woman_n in_o queen_n mary_n day_n speak_v to_o a_o priest_n that_o come_v into_o the_o market_n to_o buy_v fowl_n can_v thou_o make_v god_n almighty_a and_o can_v not_o make_v a_o capon_n but_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n how_o we_o mock_v the_o true_a priest_n prophet_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o little_a child_n that_o call_v elisha_n bald_a pate_n be_v tear_v in_o piece_n by_o bear_n they_o be_v the_o priest_n the_o servant_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n the_o master_n who_o they_o serve_v be_v the_o high_a above_o all_o therefore_o take_v heed_n how_o you_o despise_v his_o servant_n reverence_v they_o for_o their_o master_n his_o sake_n for_o their_o office_n sake_n be_v god_n ambassador_n for_o their_o work_n sake_n the_o salvation_n of_o you_o all_o which_o god_n effect_v by_o they_o receive_v the_o word_n preach_v by_o they_o with_o all_o meekness_n that_o by_o it_o you_o may_v be_v save_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v verse_n 2._o his_o priesthood_n be_v ratify_v by_o another_o effect_n on_o abraham_n part_n what_o as_o it_o be_v to_o requite_v he_o withal_o no_o but_o as_o his_o part_n and_o portion_n which_o in_o equity_n he_o can_v not_o with_o hold_n from_o he_o in_o the_o hebrew_n it_n be_v somewhat_o doubtful_a whether_o melchizedec_n give_v tithe_n to_o abraham_n or_o abraham_n to_o melchizedec_n nay_o by_o that_o it_o seem_v rather_o that_o melchizedec_n give_v to_o abraham_n but_o the_o seventy_o and_o especial_o st._n paul_n put_v it_o out_o of_o doubt_n melchizedec_n dedit_fw-la spiritualia_fw-la benedicendo_fw-la abraham_n temporalia_fw-la decimando_fw-la of_o this_o historical_a description_n of_o he_o out_o of_o moses_n the_o apostle_n first_o make_v a_o interpretation_n than_o application_n the_o interpretation_n be_v of_o that_o which_o be_v express_v by_o moses_n the_o application_n of_o that_o which_o be_v conceal_v by_o moses_n 1._o he_o interpret_v his_o name_n 2._o the_o place_n where_o he_o rule_v as_o king_n melechtzedec_n ay_o be_v put_v in_o ornatus_fw-la gratia_fw-la as_o in_o adonibezek_n abimeleck_n etc._n etc._n so_o be_v christ_n the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n christ_n be_v righteous_a in_o his_o conception_n in_o his_o conversation_n preach_v and_o in_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o last_o judgement_n 1._o he_o rule_v with_o righteousness_n 2._o without_o sin_n 3._o he_o make_v we_o righteous_a jehovah_n our_o righteousness_n jerem._n 23.6_o 26._o the_o second_o thing_n interpret_v by_o the_o apostle_n be_v the_o place_n where_o he_o rule_v as_o king_n and_o that_o be_v salem_n which_o be_v peace_n christ_n be_v our_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o esai_n 9.6_o 1._o he_o be_v bear_v in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n 2._o the_o angel_n at_o his_o birth_n publish_v peace_n luk._n 2.14_o 3._o eph._n 2.15_o by_o his_o cross_n he_o make_v peace_n 4._o he_o leave_v peace_n with_o we_o john_n 16.33_o abraham_n give_v a_o ten_o part_n not_o of_o some_o but_o of_o all_o the_o pharisee_n tithe_v mint_n cummin_n and_o anise_v even_o the_o least_o thing_n which_o our_o saviour_n commend_v they_o for_o if_o they_o have_v not_o leave_v the_o weighty_a matter_n of_o the_o law_n undo_v but_o this_o go_v to_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o we_o be_v content_a to_o pay_v tithe_n corn_n yet_o that_o god_n know_v do_v many_o unwilling_o but_o must_v we_o pay_v tithe_n hop_n tithe_v cheese_n tithe_n apple_n must_v we_o pay_v tithe_n of_o the_o gain_n that_o we_o get_v by_o the_o trade_n of_o clothing_n i_o very_o i_o give_v tithe_n of_o all_o that_o i_o possess_v and_o shall_v we_o be_v worse_o than_o the_o pharisee_n let_v he_o that_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o word_n communicate_v unto_o he_o that_o teach_v 6.6_o in_o all_o good_a
and_o to_o god_n the_o thing_n that_o be_v go_n i._n caesari_n tributa_fw-la deo_fw-la decimas_fw-la jerome_n and_o augustine_n 3._o the_o minister_n give_v we_o the_o rain_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v much_o to_o give_v they_o the_o hay_n of_o tithe_n faenum_fw-la decimarum_fw-la 4._o the_o pharisee_n pay_v tithe_n and_o our_o righteousness_n must_v exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n aug._n in_o psalm_n 146._o est_fw-fr de_fw-fr jure_fw-la naturae_fw-la &_o divino_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquid_fw-la solvant_fw-la laici_fw-la sacerdotibus_fw-la senten_n &_o de_fw-la jure_fw-la ecclesiastico_fw-la ut_fw-la id_fw-la quod_fw-la solvitur_fw-la sit_fw-la pars_fw-la decima_fw-la de_fw-fr clericis_fw-la cap._n 25._o pag._n 137._o decimae_fw-la etiam_fw-la quoad_fw-la determinationem_fw-la quantitatis_fw-la sententia_fw-la debentur_fw-la jure_fw-la divino_fw-la nec_fw-la ulla_fw-la humana_fw-la lege_fw-la aut_fw-la consuetudine_fw-la statui_fw-la potest_fw-la alia_fw-la quantitas_fw-la hanc_fw-la opinionem_fw-la inquit_fw-la bellar._n damnant_fw-la ferè_fw-la omnes_fw-la theologi_fw-la hanc_fw-la refellit_fw-la bellar._n 1._o a_o commandment_n to_o pay_v the_o ten_o be_v no_o where_o impose_v upon_o christian_n in_o the_o old_a or_o new_a testament_n that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o new_a be_v evident_a that_o it_o be_v not_o in_o the_o old_a he_o prove_v because_o the_o commandment_n of_o pay_v the_o ten_o part_n be_v neither_o moral_a nor_o proper_o ceremonial_a but_o judicial_a that_o it_o be_v not_o moral_a he_o show_v 1._o all_o moral_a commandment_n do_v ever_o bind_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n but_o the_o commandment_n to_o pay_v the_o ten_o part_n be_v not_o till_o moses_n time_n therefore_o not_o moral_a 2._o every_o moral_a commandment_n be_v agreeable_a to_o reason_n but_o reason_n do_v not_o will_n that_o the_o priest_n shall_v have_v the_o ten_o part_n but_o so_o much_o as_o be_v sufficient_a for_o the_o sustentation_n of_o he_o 3._o jacob_n vow_v if_o god_n will_v bless_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n he_o will_v give_v he_o the_o ten_o of_o all_o that_o he_o have_v but_o if_o he_o have_v be_v bind_v to_o it_o absolute_o he_o have_v do_v wicked_o to_o vow_v it_o upon_o such_o a_o condition_n 4._o if_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o ten_o part_n be_v a_o moral_a precept_n then_o that_o which_o be_v annex_v to_o it_o be_v likewise_o moral_a that_o they_o which_o receive_v tithe_n shall_v have_v no_o other_o patrimony_n then_o minister_n must_v enjoy_v no_o temporal_a thing_n pag._n 141._o resp._n 1._o to_o the_o first_o the_o assignation_n of_o the_o ten_o part_n begin_v in_o moses_n time_n but_o the_o institution_n of_o it_o be_v before_o 2._o in_o reason_n that_o be_v the_o most_o equal_a and_o sufficient_a 3._o be_v full_o answer_v before_o 4._o that_o be_v not_o annex_v to_o the_o first_o institution_n of_o tithe_n but_o to_o the_o assignation_n of_o they_o to_o the_o levite_n 2._o the_o levite_n have_v city_n and_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o land_n round_o about_o those_o city_n appoint_v to_o they_o beside_o their_o tenthes_o so_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v have_v temporal_a land_n beside_o their_o tithe_n vide_fw-la leu._n 25.2_o and_o 3._o that_o the_o pay_v of_o the_o ten_o part_n be_v not_o proper_o ceremonial_a he_o prove_v because_o it_o be_v not_o ordain_v immediate_o for_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n but_o for_o the_o constitution_n of_o equity_n among_o man_n and_o for_o that_o cause_n judicial_a rather_o than_o ceremonial_a the_o equity_n be_v this_o that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o proportion_n between_o the_o good_n of_o the_o levite_n and_o other_o the_o whole_a family_n of_o israel_n be_v divide_v into_o twelve_o tribe_n or_o rather_o thirteen_o tribe_n for_o joseph_n make_v two_o ephraim_n and_o manasseh_n whereupon_o in_o equity_n the_o levite_n shall_v have_v have_v but_o the_o thirteen_o part_n yet_o because_o god_n foresee_v that_o a_o number_n will_v pay_v bad_o he_o allot_v to_o the_o levite_n the_o ten_o part_n by_o the_o same_o reason_n no_o maintenance_n of_o minister_n shall_v be_v moral_a because_o it_o have_v not_o a_o immediate_a relation_n to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n 2._o i_o but_o tithe_n have_v a_o immediate_a relation_n to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n immediate_o who_o of_o his_o own_o right_n give_v they_o to_o the_o minister_n neither_o be_v that_o the_o reason_n but_o god_n assign_v tithe_n to_o levi_n out_o of_o his_o own_o right_n levit._fw-la 27.30_o 2._o if_o that_o have_v be_v the_o reason_n for_o pay_v of_o tithe_n than_o they_o shall_v not_o have_v be_v pay_v before_o the_o law_n by_o what_o reason_n it_o may_v be_v show_v that_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o church_n be_v just_a that_o christian_n shall_v give_v the_o ten_o part_n of_o their_o fruit_n to_o the_o church_n the_o meaning_n be_v not_o whether_o that_o be_v just_a which_o the_o church_n determine_v for_o it_o be_v a_o madness_n say_v bell._n to_o dispute_v that_o but_o upon_o what_o justice_n and_o equity_n the_o payment_n of_o the_o ten_o part_n depend_v there_o be_v some_o equity_n for_o it_o in_o the_o old_a law_n because_o the_o levite_n be_v the_o twelve_o or_o thirteen_o part_n of_o the_o people_n but_o now_o there_o seem_v to_o be_v no_o equity_n of_o it_o because_o the_o clergy_n be_v not_o the_o hundred_o part_n of_o the_o people_n yet_o it_o be_v still_o agreeable_a to_o equity_n 1._o because_o the_o clergy_n must_v be_v hospital_n and_o maintain_v the_o poor_a 2._o bellarmine_n deny_v that_o the_o levite_n be_v the_o thirteen_o part_n of_o the_o people_n and_o that_o the_o clergy_n now_o be_v not_o the_o hundred_o part_n for_o the_o people_n be_v six_o hundred_o thousand_o and_o three_o thousand_o and_o five_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o beside_o woman_n and_o child_n num._n 1.45.46_o whereas_o the_o levite_n in_o all_o be_v but_o two_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o num._n 3.39_o 3._o now_o the_o clergy_n be_v subject_a to_o more_o cost_n and_o labour_n 4._o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v more_o worthy_a than_o the_o old_a 5._o now_o the_o church_n be_v more_o deprive_v of_o her_o right_n some_o pay_v no_o tithe_n at_o all_o the_o most_o pay_v unfaithful_o 6._o christian_n people_n shall_v be_v more_o perfect_a than_o the_o jew_n be_v ergo_fw-la at_o the_o least_o they_o shall_v pay_v the_o ten_o pag._n 146._o where_o there_o be_v no_o custom_n set_v down_o by_o the_o church_n to_o pay_v tithe_n whether_o do_v the_o people_n offend_v in_o not_o pay_v they_o in_o three_o case_n they_o may_v offend_v 1._o if_o for_o want_n of_o tithe_n the_o church_n be_v in_o great_a affliction_n and_o penury_n 2._o if_o the_o church_n do_v require_v they_o 3._o if_o the_o people_n be_v of_o this_o mind_n not_o to_o pay_v they_o though_o they_o be_v lawful_o require_v otherwise_o they_o be_v excuse_v because_o the_o church_n in_o not_o demand_v tithe_n do_v seem_v to_o forgive_v they_o and_o it_o be_v no_o sin_n not_o to_o pay_v a_o forgive_v debt_n pag._n 145._o quest._n 4._o whether_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o pay_v tithe_n to_o a_o bad_a minister_n or_o not_o tithe_n must_v be_v give_v to_o bad_a minister_n 1._o matthew_n 22._o verse_n 21._o yet_o at_o that_o time_n bad_a caesar_n and_o bad_a priest_n 2._o decimae_fw-la non_fw-la dantur_fw-la clericis_fw-la quia_fw-la boni_fw-la sunt_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la clerici_fw-la sunt_fw-la sicut_fw-la tributa_fw-la dantur_fw-la regibus_fw-la non_fw-la quia_fw-la probi_fw-la sed_fw-la quia_fw-la reges_fw-la sunt_fw-la a_o bad_a father_n must_v have_v maintenance_n from_o his_o son_n and_o a_o bad_a minister_n must_v have_v tithe_n from_o his_o people_n but_o how_o cheerful_o ought_v you_o to_o give_v it_o to_o they_o that_o be_v faithful_a and_o diligent_a in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n yet_o all_o be_v one_o let_v he_o be_v never_o so_o good_a a_o preacher_n if_o st._n paul_n be_v among_o we_o unless_o the_o law_n constrain_v we_o he_o shall_v have_v nothing_o what_o a_o lamentable_a case_n be_v this_o the_o light_n of_o this_o truth_n be_v as_o clear_a as_o the_o noon_n day_n tithe_n be_v still_o due_a by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o what_o a_o stir_n have_v he_o to_o get_v his_o due_n how_o hardly_o be_v it_o wring_v even_o from_o they_o that_o carry_v a_o glorious_a show_n of_o religion_n we_o have_v a_o custom_n say_v the_o jew_n to_o pilate_n thou_o must_v let_v loose_a barrabas_n to_o we_o though_o he_o be_v a_o thief_n and_o a_o murderer_n so_o we_o plead_v we_o have_v a_o custom_n to_o pay_v little_a or_o nothing_o instead_o of_o any_o tithe_n therefore_o we_o will_v hold_v this_o custom_n though_o you_o preach_v your_o heart_n out_o 1._o consider_v the_o equity_n of_o the_o custom_n that_o which_o
at_o the_o first_o spring_v up_o of_o the_o custom_n be_v but_o worth_a a_o groat_n be_v now_o worth_a ten_o shilling_n and_o yet_o will_v you_o against_o all_o reason_n hold_v that_o custom_n still_o 2._o the_o jew_n have_v a_o custom_n upon_o small_a occasion_n to_o put_v away_o their_o wife_n derive_v from_o moses_n yet_o christ_n break_v the_o neck_n of_o that_o custom_n say_v ab_fw-la initio_fw-la non_fw-la fuit_fw-la sic_fw-la moses_n permit_v that_o for_o the_o hardness_n of_o your_o heart_n because_o he_o have_v to_o deal_v with_o a_o stubborn_a and_o stiffnecked_a people_n 19.8_o but_o from_o the_o beginning_n it_o be_v not_o so_o so_o say_v i_o the_o law_n for_o the_o hardness_n of_o your_o heart_n permit_v this_o custom_n as_o it_o do_v eight_o in_o the_o hundred_o but_o look_v back_o to_o the_o original_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v that_o from_o the_o beginning_n it_o be_v not_o so_o it_o be_v a_o axiom_n in_o the_o law_n nullum_fw-la tempus_fw-la occurit_fw-la regi_fw-la the_o king_n never_o lose_v his_o right_n for_o discontinuance_n of_o time_n and_o shall_v the_o king_n of_o king_n be_v debar_v of_o his_o right_n because_o of_o a_o new_a upstarte_n custom_n flatter_v not_o yourselves_o in_o your_o custom_n they_o be_v but_o break_v reed_n for_o you_o to_o lean_v upon_o st._n paul_n say_v if_o any_o man_n list_v to_o be_v contentious_a we_o have_v no_o such_o custom_n nor_o the_o church_n of_o god_n so_o say_v i_o to_o you_o if_o any_o list_n to_o rob_v god_n and_o his_o minister_n of_o their_o right_n we_o have_v no_o such_o custom_n nor_o the_o church_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o wonderful_a delusion_n that_o the_o devil_n have_v bewitch_v many_o withal_o steal_v water_n be_v sweet_a and_o all_o be_v good_a that_o we_o may_v take_v from_o the_o minister_n he_o that_o rob_v a_o minister_n rob_v god_n mal._n 3.8_o and_o be_v it_o no_o sin_n to_o rob_v god_n he_o that_o steal_v from_o a_o common_a christian_a be_v a_o thief_n but_o he_o that_o steal_v from_o a_o minister_n be_v a_o churchrobber_n the_o one_o be_v theft_n the_o other_o be_v sacrilege_n the_o one_o break_v the_o second_o table_n the_o other_o the_o first_o table_n therefore_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o grievous_a sin_n tithe_n be_v the_o lord_n he_o have_v give_v they_o to_o we_o therefore_o take_v you_o good_a heed_n how_o you_o take_v they_o away_o from_o we_o lest_o you_o be_v find_v fighter_n against_o god_n 5.39_o as_o wise_a gamaleel_n say_v to_o the_o council_n take_v away_o maintenance_n from_o any_o call_n and_o it_o will_v quick_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n who_o will_v be_v a_o merchant_n if_o he_o must_v be_v a_o beggar_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n who_o will_v be_v a_o clothier_n if_o he_o get_v no_o gain_n by_o it_o who_o will_v put_v his_o son_n to_o the_o university_n there_o be_v at_o charge_n with_o he_o seven_o or_o eight_o year_n afterward_o to_o be_v a_o minister_n and_o to_o have_v no_o comfortable_a maintenance_n in_o his_o call_n it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a importance_n than_o we_o be_v aware_a of_o the_o deny_v of_o the_o minister_n right_o be_v the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o so_o consequent_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o must_v be_v save_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o have_v a_o finger_n in_o it_o you_o think_v to_o wax_v rich_a by_o defraud_v of_o the_o minister_n but_o that_o be_v the_o highway_n to_o poverty_n and_o beggary_n too_o such_o money_n be_v put_v into_o a_o bottomless_a bag_n it_o will_v never_o prosper_v consider_v what_o the_o lord_n say_v mal._n 3.10_o prove_v i_o etc._n etc._n pay_v your_o tithe_n conscionable_o in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n as_o you_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o god_n blessing_n shall_v be_v on_o you_o and_o you_o steal_v from_o the_o minister_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o wealth_n one_o way_n or_o other_o shall_v melt_v away_o as_o the_o wax_n before_o the_o fire_n therefore_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n let_v we_o all_o look_n to_o it_o let_v we_o as_o god_n have_v give_v tithe_n to_o they_o for_o their_o livelihood_n so_o give_v they_o cheerful_o for_o god_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n let_v we_o deal_v bountiful_o with_o god_n and_o his_o ambassador_n in_o this_o present_a life_n that_o he_o may_v deal_v bountiful_o with_o we_o and_o give_v we_o his_o own_o kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o second_o argument_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n prove_v melchizedec_n to_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n be_v lay_v down_o in_o the_o last_o word_n of_o this_o six_o verse_n he_o that_o bless_v be_v great_a than_o he_o that_o be_v bless_v but_o melchizedec_n bless_v abraham_n ergo_fw-la he_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n who_o he_o bless_v he_o do_v not_o say_v him_z that_o have_v so_o many_o merit_n abraham_n the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a have_v no_o merit_n whereof_o he_o may_v glory_v before_o god_n he_o be_v not_o justify_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n by_o any_o of_o his_o work_n but_o only_o by_o believe_v the_o promise_n this_o be_v our_o righteousness_n to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o make_v a_o precious_a account_n of_o god_n promise_n they_o be_v the_o most_o excellent_a jewel_n that_o we_o can_v have_v he_o do_v not_o say_v he_o bless_v he_o that_o have_v silver_n and_o gold_n sheep_n and_o ox_n but_o the_o promise_n abraham_n be_v a_o marvelous_a rich_a man_n 14.14_o god_n have_v bless_v he_o exceed_o he_o have_v at_o this_o time_n above_o three_o hundred_o uprise_a and_o down-lying_a in_o his_o house_n yet_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v not_o say_v he_o bless_v he_o that_o be_v such_o a_o wealthy_a man_n that_o have_v such_o large_a land_n &_o possession_n but_o he_o bless_v he_o that_o have_v the_o promise_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v the_o great_a riches_n that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v our_o silver_n and_o gold_n may_v be_v take_v from_o we_o but_o god_n promise_n shall_v abide_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o now_o abraham_n have_v not_o the_o promise_n for_o himself_o alone_o but_o for_o all_o the_o child_n that_o believe_v as_o he_o do_v act_v 2.39_o as_o he_o have_v the_o promise_n so_o have_v we_o and_o let_v we_o make_v much_o of_o they_o they_o must_v be_v our_o comfort_n in_o all_o calamity_n yea_o in_o death_n itself_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o not_o a_o tittle_n of_o my_o word_n shall_v pass_v unfulfil_v therefore_o let_v we_o high_o esteem_v of_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n they_o be_v the_o strong_a pillar_n we_o have_v to_o lean_v upon_o verse_n 7._o the_o major_a proposition_n of_o the_o argument_n be_v prove_v by_o the_o confession_n of_o all_o and_o without_o all_o contradiction_n the_o less_o be_v bless_v of_o the_o great_a that_o which_o be_v of_o lesser_a account_n and_o reckon_n the_o thing_n be_v put_v for_o the_o person_n ay_o but_o be_v the_o less_o bless_v of_o the_o great_a jacob_n bless_a pharaoh_n gen._n 47.10_o and_o 1_o reg._n 8.66_o the_o people_n bless_v the_o king_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o great_a than_o solomon_n we_o bless_v god_n yet_o we_o be_v not_o great_a than_o god_n 2_o cor._n 1.3_o there_o be_v a_o double_a blessing_n the_o one_o improper_a the_o other_o proper_a improper_o to_o speak_v to_o bless_v be_v to_o wish_v well_o as_o to_o pray_v for_o one_o 1_o cor._n 14.16_o so_o the_o poor_a bless_a job._n job_n 31.20_o so_o inferior_n may_v bless_v their_o superior_n that_o be_v pray_v to_o god_n for_o they_o so_o the_o child_n may_v bless_v the_o father_n the_o people_n the_o minister_n the_o subject_n the_o prince_n but_o proper_o to_o speak_v blessing_n be_v a_o pronounce_v and_o a_o actual_a bestow_n of_o happiness_n on_o they_o that_o be_v bless_v thus_o god_n almighty_a do_v bless_v we_o all_o 24.50_o thus_o christ_n bless_v his_o church_n at_o his_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n he_o leave_v a_o actual_a blessing_n with_o they_o and_o in_o they_o with_o we_o all_o thus_o the_o priest_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n bless_v the_o people_n and_o so_o do_v we_o that_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n at_o this_o day_n we_o as_o god_n ambassador_n and_o in_o christ_n be_v stead_n 2_o cor._n 5._o do_v not_o only_o pronounce_v a_o blessing_n on_o the_o people_n but_o by_o the_o gracious_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n we_o be_v as_o god_n hand_n to_o pour_v down_o a_o blessing_n on_o they_o in_o this_o respect_n we_o sustain_v god_n person_n and_o be_v great_a than_o the_o people_n who_o we_o bless_v the_o papist_n ascribe_v too_o much_o to_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o minister_n and_o we_o give_v too_o little_a to_o it_o they_o say_v that_o a_o bishop_n
gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v now_o change_v they_o now_o receive_v mahomet_n for_o their_o god_n and_o saviour_n england_n which_o be_v once_o rude_a and_o barbarous_a be_v now_o become_v civil_a and_o religious_a the_o time_n be_v when_o churchman_n be_v the_o great_a man_n in_o this_o kingdom_n now_o the_o lawyer_n carry_v all_o away_o but_o that_o nail_n of_o the_o cart_n wheel_n which_o be_v now_o aloft_o may_v hereafter_o be_v in_o the_o dirt_n daily_o experience_n teach_v we_o what_o change_v there_o be_v in_o town_n and_o city_n a_o town_n that_o have_v many_o wise_a and_o grave_a governor_n in_o it_o have_v now_o scarce_o any_o that_o will_v look_v to_o the_o government_n of_o the_o town_n a_o town_n which_o a_o while_n ago_o be_v wealthy_a a_o great_a number_n of_o rich_a man_n in_o it_o in_o the_o turn_n of_o a_o hand_n become_v poor_a and_o beggar_o man_n themselves_o change_v sometime_o they_o love_v sometime_o hate_v sometime_o they_o be_v whole_a sometime_o sick_a one_o while_n in_o their_o thousand_o as_o job_n be_v short_o after_o scant_a worth_n a_o groat_n here_o be_v nothing_o but_o change_v the_o leviticall_a priesthood_n be_v change_v and_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o change_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n too_o the_o time_n shall_v come_v when_o as_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o church_n to_o go_v to_o no_o scripture_n to_o read_v over_o no_o minister_n to_o preach_v to_o we_o and_o show_v we_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n for_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o celestial_a jerusalem_n what_o need_n shall_v we_o have_v of_o the_o ship_n and_o charret_n that_o carry_v we_o thither_o when_o we_o be_v in_o heaven_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v the_o ladder_n of_o the_o ministry_n to_o climb_v up_o into_o heaven_n nay_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o change_n of_o the_o world_n itself_o the_o earth_n whereon_o we_o tread_v shall_v be_v change_v this_o earth_n shall_v be_v burn_v with_o all_o the_o work_v thereof_o the_o sun_n the_o moon_n the_o star_n the_o goodly_a firmament_n over_o our_o head_n shall_v be_v change_v they_o all_o wax_v old_a as_o do_v a_o garment_n and_o as_o a_o vesture_n shall_v thou_o change_v they_o yet_o here_o be_v nothing_o but_o labour_v for_o these_o changeable_a thing_n these_o reed_n feather_n weathercocke_n these_o fade_a flower_n be_v the_o chief_a thing_n we_o seek_v after_o there_o be_v moil_a and_o toil_a for_o these_o man_n be_v at_o dagger_n draw_v for_o they_o all_o our_o strive_v and_o contend_v be_v about_o they_o as_o for_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n the_o bless_a hope_n of_o our_o election_n and_o salvation_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n few_o strive_v for_o they_o peradventure_o we_o wish_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o balaam_n do_v but_o we_o strive_v not_o for_o it_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v all_o that_o we_o hunt_v after_o be_v silver_n and_o gold_n house_n and_o land_n the_o trash_n of_o this_o transitory_a world_n but_o we_o seek_v not_o for_o that_o which_o be_v unchangeable_a and_o last_v for_o ever_o in_o other_o thing_n we_o can_v away_o with_o change_n we_o will_v not_o willing_o take_v a_o piece_n of_o cloth_n which_o we_o know_v will_v change_v the_o colour_n we_o all_o know_v that_o this_o miserable_a world_n will_v change_v colour_n the_o glory_n thereof_o will_v fade_v away_o yet_o we_o be_v most_o greedy_a of_o it_o who_o will_v buy_v a_o house_n that_o he_o know_v will_v change_v and_o that_o speedy_o that_o stand_v to_o day_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v to_o morrow_n such_o a_o house_n be_v this_o world_n yet_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o beat_v our_o brain_n about_o it_o all_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n be_v changeable_a therefore_o let_v we_o love_v they_o and_o use_v they_o as_o if_o we_o love_v and_o use_v they_o not_o let_v we_o especial_o long_a after_o that_o change_n when_o christ_n shall_v change_v our_o vile_a body_n and_o make_v they_o like_o his_o glorious_a body_n where_o we_o shall_v remain_v with_o he_o without_o change_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o verse_n 13._o the_o law_n be_v take_v away_o with_o the_o priesthood_n he_o come_v again_o to_o prove_v the_o change_n of_o the_o priesthood_n à _fw-la pari_fw-la the_o tribe_n be_v change_v therefore_o the_o priesthood_n the_o leviticall_a priest_n be_v all_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n this_o be_v not_o of_o that_o tribe_n but_o of_o another_o to_o who_o these_o thing_n be_v refer_v as_o to_o their_o scope_n and_o mark_v speak_v in_o the_o psalm_n that_o be_v the_o promise_a messiah_n for_o the_o jew_n themselves_o confess_v that_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v this_o of_o he_o matth._n 22._o ver_fw-la 46._o be_v partaker_n of_o another_o tribe_n as_o the_o levite_n do_v none_o of_o that_o tribe_n do_v therefore_o he_o can_v not_o do_v so_o much_o as_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o altar_n give_v themselves_o to_o the_o altar_n meddle_v with_o the_o altar_n temple_n or_o ceremony_n all_o the_o priest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n be_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n our_o saviour_n christ_n be_v a_o priest_n as_o the_o scripture_n testify_v of_o he_o thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedec_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n therefore_o that_o priesthood_n be_v abolish_v and_o christ_n priesthood_n be_v to_o continue_v another_o priest_n be_v rise_v up_o that_o be_v not_o of_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n christ_n pertain_v to_o another_o tribe_n whereof_o none_o serve_v at_o the_o altar_n the_o altar_n be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o the_o leviticall_a service_n be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a all_o the_o lawful_a minister_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n this_o be_v a_o axiom_n in_o this_o place_n sundry_a of_o the_o pharisee_n which_o be_v interpreter_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi._n saint_n paul_n be_v a_o pharisee_n yet_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o benjamin_n notwithstanding_o our_o saviour_n will_v the_o people_n to_o hear_v they_o therefore_o though_o minister_n be_v not_o such_o sometime_o as_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v yet_o so_o long_o as_o they_o preach_v sound_a doctrine_n they_o be_v to_o be_v hear_v that_o by_o the_o way_n what_o though_o he_o appertain_v to_o another_o tribe_n yet_o he_o may_v be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n nay_o for_o none_o of_o this_o tribe_n serve_v at_o the_o altar_n every_o one_o in_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n may_v not_o be_v a_o priest_n though_o the_o messiah_n come_v of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n yet_o none_o of_o that_o tribe_n may_v serve_v at_o the_o altar_n in_o a_o army_n every_o one_o must_v keep_v his_o station_n the_o common_a soldier_n must_v not_o be_v a_o captain_n unless_o he_o be_v call_v thereunto_o a_o bowman_n must_v not_o be_v a_o billman_n unless_o he_o be_v appoint_v thereunto_o so_o be_v it_o in_o a_o well_o order_v estate_n every_o man_n must_v not_o presume_v to_o expound_v scripture_n to_o minister_v the_o sacrament_n to_o be_v a_o preacher_n unless_o he_o be_v call_v as_o aaron_n be_v 6.7_o vzzah_n put_v his_o hand_n to_o the_o ark_n when_o it_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o fall_v but_o he_o be_v strike_v with_o sudden_a death_n vzziah_n be_v a_o king_n presume_v to_o offer_v incense_n 26._o but_o he_o be_v a_o leper_n for_o it_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n then_o what_o malapert_v boldness_n be_v it_o for_o a_o private_a man_n to_o step_v up_o into_o the_o pulpit_n and_o to_o take_v upon_o he_o without_o warrant_n to_o be_v as_o god_n mouth_n to_o the_o people_n yet_o some_o in_o a_o jolly_a humour_n have_v do_v it_o who_o god_n have_v punish_v one_o way_n or_o other_o none_o of_o the_o tribe_n of_o judah_n serve_v at_o the_o altar_n let_v every_o man_n abide_v in_o that_o call_n wherein_o god_n have_v set_v he_o let_v we_o serve_v in_o those_o place_n which_o god_n in_o wisdom_n have_v allot_v to_o we_o but_o though_o they_o serve_v not_o at_o the_o altar_n yet_o they_o serve_v in_o other_o function_n none_o of_o what_o tribe_n so_o ever_o of_o what_o condition_n soever_o must_v be_v idle_a we_o must_v all_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o place_n or_o other_o some_o serve_v as_o king_n it_o be_v a_o service_n to_o be_v a_o king_n the_o philosopher_n call_v a_o king_n servum_fw-la publicum_fw-la and_o the_o lord_n himself_o call_v david_n his_o servant_n when_o he_o be_v a_o king_n nebuchadnezar_n that_o mighty_a monarch_n be_v god_n servant_n some_o serve_v as_o counselor_n to_o the_o king_n for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n some_o serve_v as_o judge_n some_o as_o lawyer_n some_o as_o merchant_n clothier_n weaver_n husbandman_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v all_o serve_v
not_o be_v so_o rich_a of_o sin_n though_o we_o live_v in_o drunkenness_n uncleanness_n pride_n covetousness_n yet_o we_o may_v be_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n indeed_o god_n be_v of_o wonderful_a mercy_n he_o be_v call_v the_o father_n of_o mercy_n in_o the_o plural_a number_n not_o of_o justice_n there_o be_v a_o whole_a psalm_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o so_o not_o of_o his_o justice_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o imagine_v that_o his_o mercy_n can_v put_v his_o justice_n out_o of_o place_n to_o penitent_a sinner_n as_o the_o publican_n be_v as_o mary_n magdalen_n be_v that_o christ_n foot_n with_o her_o tear_n he_o be_v merciful_a but_o to_o they_o that_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n he_o will_v show_v himself_o to_o be_v just_a and_o pour_v down_o the_o vial_n of_o his_o wrath_n on_o they_o he_o cast_v off_o the_o israelite_n his_o own_o choose_a people_n for_o their_o abominable_a sin_n and_o do_v you_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v escape_v which_o be_v but_o wild_a olive_n and_o adopt_a child_n in_o comparison_n of_o they_o there_o be_v no_o dally_v with_o god_n if_o we_o continue_v not_o in_o his_o covenant_n he_o will_v reject_v we_o verse_n 10._o you_o have_v see_v what_o it_o be_v not_o now_o consider_v what_o it_o be_v which_o have_v three_o branch_n 1._o a_o renovation_n of_o their_o heart_n to_o keep_v his_o law_n verse_n 10._o 2._o a_o illumination_n of_o their_o understanding_n to_o know_v his_o will_n verse_n 11._o 3._o the_o remission_n of_o all_o their_o sin_n against_o his_o law_n and_o so_o consequent_o eternal_a happiness_n verse_n 12._o he_o point_v out_o this_o new_a testament_n much_o discrepant_a from_o the_o other_o which_o i_o will_v dispose_v as_o we_o say_v i_o ordain_v this_o my_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n in_o manner_n follow_v so_o this_o be_v the_o testament_n which_o i_o ordain_v the_o testament_n which_o i_o testate_a with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n under_o the_o which_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n be_v comprehend_v that_o be_v the_o whole_a church_n in_o those_o day_n when_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v clear_o shine_v in_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n say_v the_o lord_n which_o be_v not_o as_o man_n that_o he_o shall_v repent_v nor_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o he_o shall_v lie_v i_o will_v put_v my_o law_n in_o the_o hebrew_n it_n be_v the_o singular_a number_n in_o the_o greek_a the_o plural_a all_o my_o law_n appertain_v to_o the_o first_o and_o second_o table_n i_o will_v leave_v none_o of_o they_o out_o into_o their_o mind_n the_o discourse_a faculty_n of_o the_o mind_n whereby_o they_o shall_v conclude_v within_o themselves_o that_o it_o be_v the_o best_a course_n they_o can_v take_v to_o serve_v i_o that_o they_o may_v understand_v it_o into_o their_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v love_v embrace_z and_o keep_v it_o hebrew_n into_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n as_o at_o the_o first_o but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o their_o heart_n this_o be_v the_o difference_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n 2_o cor._n 3.3_o and_o 6._o god_n will_v not_o only_o put_v his_o law_n into_o our_o eye_n ear_n tongue_n hand_n foot_n in_o these_o part_v the_o wicked_a may_v have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n they_o may_v look_v on_o the_o scripture_n talk_v of_o they_o hear_v sermon_n etc._n etc._n but_o he_o will_v put_v they_o into_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n shall_v set_v all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n on_o work_n he_o will_v write_v they_o there_o engrave_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v raze_v out_o nothing_o shall_v blot_v out_o that_o writing_n then_o follow_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n on_o both_o part_n as_o it_o be_v in_o all_o covenant_n on_o god_n behalf_n he_o will_v be_v our_o god_n he_o will_v protect_v and_o defend_v we_o provide_v all_o good_a thing_n for_o we_o for_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v no_o enemy_n shall_v hurt_v we_o he_o will_v give_v we_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a on_o our_o part_n we_o must_v be_v his_o people_n that_o be_v worship_v he_o depend_v on_o he_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n live_v in_o obedience_n to_o he_o serve_v he_o and_o no_o other_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o have_v god_n for_o their_o lord_n god_n be_v a_o good_a god_n to_o we_o but_o we_o be_v a_o ungracious_a and_o unthankful_a people_n to_o he_o verse_n 11._o the_o second_o branch_n of_o the_o covenant_n there_o shall_v be_v then_o more_o plentiful_a knowledge_n than_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v declare_v negative_o and_o affirmative_o the_o lesson_n teach_v by_o they_o be_v this_o know_v the_o lord_n this_o shall_v not_o need_v then_o earthly_a schoolmaster_n may_v be_v remove_v and_o put_v up_o their_o pipe_n we_o shall_v all_o have_v a_o heavenly_a schoolmaster_n which_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n joh._n 6.45_o joh._n 14.26_o 1_o joh._n 2.27_o but_o what_o shall_v not_o one_o neighbour_n instruct_v a_o other_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n yes_o very_o exhort_v one_o another_o edify_v one_o another_o in_o your_o most_o holy_a faith_n priscilla_n and_o aquila_n teach_v apollo_n augustine_n and_o other_o think_v that_o this_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n but_o the_o text_n will_v not_o suffer_v it_o sol._n 1._o then_o there_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o many_o particular_a ceremony_n the_o signification_n whereof_o one_o shall_v teach_v another_o as_o there_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n 2._o this_o be_v speak_v not_o simple_o but_o comparative_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v be_v pour_v down_o in_o such_o plentiful_a measure_n upon_o all_o the_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v hide_v under_o dark_a shadow_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v now_o shine_v so_o bright_o to_o all_o as_o that_o the_o teach_n by_o friend_n and_o neighbour_n shall_v in_o a_o manner_n be_v superfluous_a yet_o for_o all_o that_o this_o neighbourlike_a instruction_n one_o of_o another_o shall_v remain_v still_o but_o there_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o great_a necessity_n of_o it_o as_o there_o be_v before_o the_o affirmative_a part_n if_o all_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n than_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o need_n to_o teach_v one_o another_o who_o the_o lord_n be_v but_o all_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n ergo_fw-la which_o be_v confirm_v by_o a_o distribution_n great_a and_o small_a shall_v know_v he_o ergo_fw-la all_o shall_v know_v he_o he_o do_v not_o mean_v the_o least_o in_o age_n for_o little_a infant_n and_o child_n be_v not_o now_o capable_a of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n no_o more_o than_o they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n but_o from_o the_o mean_a in_o estate_n and_o condition_n to_o the_o high_a not_o scholar_n alone_o and_o book-learned_a man_n shall_v know_v the_o lord_n but_o even_o artificer_n plowman_n they_o that_o be_v least_o in_o the_o reputation_n of_o the_o world_n all_o all_o estate_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n or_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o i_o that_o be_o the_o teacher_n all_o shall_v know_v i_o a_o preacher_n teach_v in_o the_o pulpit_n and_o all_o that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n may_v learn_v of_o he_o if_o they_o will_n the_o sun_n shine_v in_o the_o firmament_n and_o all_o may_v be_v comfort_v by_o it_o yet_o the_o blear_a eye_n be_v not_o it_o be_v their_o fault_n if_o all_o know_v i_o not_o ob._n 2._o if_o all_o shall_v know_v the_o lord_n than_o the_o scripture_n shall_v be_v unnecessary_a we_o shall_v all_o be_v teach_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n therefore_o we_o need_v not_o the_o dead_a letter_n of_o the_o scripture_n such_o a_o dumb_a schoolmaster_n as_o the_o scripture_n be_v sol._n yes_o very_o for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n teach_v we_o by_o the_o scripture_n he_o unfold_v to_o we_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o scripture_n he_o instruct_v the_o eunuch_n by_o the_o scripture_n they_o may_v as_o well_o reason_n a_o excellent_a learned_a man_n shall_v teach_v in_o such_o a_o town_n therefore_o the_o scholar_n teach_v by_o he_o shall_v need_v no_o book_n the_o scripture_n be_v the_o book_n whereby_o god_n teach_v we_o therefore_o that_o still_o must_v be_v turn_v over_o by_o we_o our_o saviour_n send_v we_o to_o the_o scripture_n joh._n 5.39_o rom._n 15.4_o 2_o pet._n 1.19_o 1_o tim._n 4.13_o object_n 3._o if_o all_o shall_v know_v god_n then_o away_o with_o school_n of_o learning_n and_o university_n to_o train_v up_o man_n to_o the_o ministry_n in_o yea_o away_o with_o the_o ministry_n itself_o what_o need_v we_o any_o minister_n and_o preacher_n in_o every_o town_n to_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n sol._n yes_o they_o be_v god_n mouth_n by_o who_o he_o
of_o holies_n even_o as_o it_o be_v term_v hakodesh_n levit._n 16.2_o loe_o say_v some_o heaven_n be_v not_o open_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n till_o the_o passion_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n therefore_o the_o patriarch_n and_o other_o that_o die_v then_o go_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o be_v in_o place_n of_o rest_n distinct_a from_o heaven_n this_o be_v their_o limbus_fw-la patrum_fw-la which_o they_o have_v forge_v but_o quick_o to_o stop_v their_o mouth_n it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o gate_n in_o the_o king_n palace_n may_v be_v open_v though_o not_o know_v the_o way_n to_o the_o holy_a of_o all_o that_o be_v to_o heaven_n prefigure_v by_o their_o sanctum_fw-la sanctorum_fw-la be_v not_o yet_o manifest_v it_o be_v obscure_v under_o type_n and_o figure_n dark_o reveal_v to_o they_o not_o all_o the_o people_n but_o one_o man_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n a_o type_n of_o heaven_n and_o he_o but_o once_o a_o year_n the_o way_n to_o heaven_n be_v not_o so_o clear_o manifest_v then_o as_o it_o be_v now_o when_o christ_n jesus_n our_o forerunner_n be_v go_v into_o it_o before_o we_o and_o for_o we_o the_o faithful_a then_o know_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n and_o immediate_o after_o death_n go_v to_o heaven_n but_o they_o have_v not_o such_o a_o clear_a knowledge_n of_o it_o as_o we_o have_v this_o be_v probable_a the_o first_o tabernacle_n as_o yet_o have_v his_o stand_n whereby_o he_o do_v not_o mean_v the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n as_o he_o do_v before_o but_o the_o whole_a tabernacle_n for_o indeed_o it_o be_v but_o one_o though_o divide_v into_o two_o part_n while_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o jew_n with_o all_o the_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n belong_v to_o it_o be_v yet_o stand_v it_o be_v call_v the_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o christ_n body_n which_o be_v the_o second_o tabernacle_n it_o be_v the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o speak_v in_o the_o scripture_n 2_o pet._n 1._o ult_n 2_o tim._n 3.16_o jacob_n say_v of_o bethel_n the_o lord_n be_v in_o this_o place_n and_o i_o be_v not_o aware_a of_o it_o so_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o we_o be_v not_o aware_a of_o it_o the_o holy_a ghost_n speak_v in_o genesis_n exodus_fw-la leviticus_n in_o the_o psalm_n in_o the_o prophet_n he_o speak_v in_o the_o gospel_n in_o the_o epistle_n of_o st._n paul_n and_o st._n peter_n therefore_o when_o the_o scripture_n be_v read_v let_v we_o hear_v with_o all_o reverence_n because_o god_n almighty_a speak_v in_o they_o no_o place_n of_o holy_a scripture_n be_v idle_a no_o not_o the_o frame_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n the_o holy_a ghost_n thereby_o do_v signify_v to_o we_o many_o holy_a mystery_n in_o it_o therefore_o let_v no_o portion_n of_o scripture_n be_v light_o regard_v by_o we_o we_o know_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n better_o than_o they_o do_v therefore_o we_o shall_v walk_v more_o careful_o and_o conscionable_o in_o it_o than_o they_o do_v our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n our_o head_n and_o husband_n christ_n jesus_n be_v go_v into_o heaven_n to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o bless_v be_v the_o eye_n that_o see_v which_o we_o see_v therefore_o if_o we_o tread_v not_o in_o this_o way_n but_o rather_o take_v the_o way_n to_o hell_n our_o condemnation_n shall_v be_v the_o great_a at_o the_o latter_a day_n as_o god_n in_o mercy_n have_v open_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n more_o clear_o to_o we_o then_o to_o they_o so_o let_v we_o be_v careful_a to_o take_v this_o way_n to_o the_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o we_o all_o verse_n 9_o this_o signification_n he_o do_v further_o prosecute_v 1._o show_v the_o use_n of_o that_o tabernacle_n 2._o the_o inability_n of_o the_o service_n of_o it_o for_o the_o use_n it_o be_v a_o figure_n a_o parable_n which_o signify_v both_o a_o dark_a speech_n mat._n 13.10_o and_o a_o figurative_a speech_n a_o similitude_n or_o likeness_n 13.28_o take_v a_o similitude_n from_o the_o figtree_n that_o tabernacle_n be_v a_o similitude_n of_o a_o more_o excellent_a tabernacle_n to_o come_v namely_o of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n v._n 11._o that_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o time_n and_o the_o manner_n it_o be_v to_o be_v a_o similitude_n but_o for_o the_o time_n present_a during_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n till_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n come_v that_o christ_n shall_v come_v and_o be_v make_v of_o a_o woman_n the_o manner_n how_o it_o do_v prefigurate_a christ_n by_o certain_a gift_n and_o sacrifice_n that_o be_v then_o offer_v which_o be_v only_o figurativa_fw-la not_o exhibitiva_fw-la they_o do_v only_a figure_n out_o christ_n by_o who_o we_o be_v make_v holy_a and_o perfect_a but_o they_o can_v not_o make_v we_o holy_a concern_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o outward_a man_n they_o may_v purify_v they_o but_o they_o can_v not_o purify_v the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o which_o time_n be_v offer_v peradventure_o that_o temple_n stand_v when_o he_o write_v this_o epistle_n therefore_o he_o use_v the_o present_a tense_n or_o he_o speak_v according_a to_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o time_n when_o they_o be_v use_v make_v holy_a or_o perfect_a the_o word_n signify_v both_o he_o that_o worship_v god_n by_o they_o that_o by_o they_o perform_v divine_a service_n to_o god_n hebr._n 7.19_o these_o do_v only_o point_n at_o christ_n by_o who_o we_o be_v make_v holy_a and_o perfect_a justify_v and_o sanctify_v by_o he_o so_o as_o our_o conscience_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n hebr._n 10.2_o by_o the_o mere_a offer_v up_o of_o a_o calf_n a_o lamb_n etc._n etc._n their_o conscience_n can_v not_o be_v free_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n our_o conscience_n be_v pacify_v only_o by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n on_o the_o cross_n apply_v to_o we_o by_o faith_n which_o be_v prefigure_v by_o those_o sacrificer_n rom._n 5.1_o conscience_n be_v a_o register_n that_o keeperh_n a_o note_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n some_o time_n he_o may_v be_v a_o sleep_n and_o say_v nothing_o but_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o he_o will_v awake_v and_o bring_v all_o our_o sin_n to_o our_o remembrance_n then_o what_o shall_v we_o do_v whither_o shall_v we_o fly_v where_o shall_v we_o find_v comfort_n as_o the_o sacrifice_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n can_v not_o pacify_v the_o conscience_n so_o it_o be_v not_o the_o hear_n of_o a_o thousand_o mass_n the_o go_v in_o pilgrimage_n to_o the_o holy_a land_n it_o be_v not_o the_o build_n of_o church_n the_o give_v of_o alm_n though_o these_o be_v excellent_a thing_n if_o they_o flow_v from_o a_o true_a faith_n it_o be_v not_o the_o cogitation_n of_o our_o work_n simple_o in_o themselves_o without_o christ_n jesus_n that_o can_v quiet_v our_o conscience_n saint_n paul_n in_o this_o sense_n disclaim_v his_o work_n i_o desire_v to_o be_v find_v in_o he_o not_o have_v my_o own_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n 3.9_o but_o that_o which_o be_v through_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v of_o god_n by_o faith_n it_o be_v only_a christ_n jesus_n and_o the_o application_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n to_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n that_o can_v secure_v our_o conscience_n and_o stay_v the_o rage_n of_o they_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n purge_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n therefore_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o assure_v our_o conscience_n upon_o good_a ground_n that_o christ_n be_v we_o that_o he_o have_v die_v for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o his_o righteousness_n be_v we_o then_o shall_v we_o have_v comfort_n of_o conscience_n in_o all_o calamity_n yea_o in_o death_n itself_o in_o this_o present_a life_n and_o shall_v triumph_v with_o christ_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v verse_n 10._o that_o they_o can_v not_o purge_v the_o conscience_n he_o evince_v by_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o they_o no_o carnal_a fleshly_a or_o outward_a thing_n can_v cleanse_v the_o heart_n or_o conscience_n these_o be_v only_o carnal_a rite_n and_o outward_a ceremony_n a_o carnal_a commandement_fw-fr hebr._n 7.16_o consist_v of_o meat_n drink_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o they_o can_v pacify_v the_o conscience_n that_o be_v only_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o purge_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n these_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o time_n of_o their_o continuance_n impose_v as_o a_o heavy_a load_n and_o importable_a burden_n act._n 15.10_o whereof_o we_o be_v now_o ease_v by_o christ._n there_o be_v some_o question_n about_o the_o grammatical_a construction_n because_o the_o participle_n be_v of_o the_o accusative_a case_n plural_a and_o
shadow_n not_o of_o bad_a thing_n he_o be_v no_o highpriest_n of_o evil_a thing_n as_o annas_n and_o caiphas_n be_v but_o of_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v of_o most_o excellent_a thing_n the_o positive_a be_v put_v for_o the_o superlative_a a_o good_a work_n that_o be_v a_o worthy_a work_n he_o that_o find_v a_o wife_n findeth_z a_o good_a thing_n that_o be_v a_o excellent_a thing_n some_o think_v that_o by_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n be_v signify_v the_o militant_a church_n as_o by_o the_o second_o the_o church_n triumphant_a christ_n by_o the_o church_n militant_a gather_v by_o god_n not_o by_o man_n enter_v into_o heaven_n all_o go_v into_o heaven_n by_o the_o church_n militant_a some_o more_o special_a thing_n be_v here_o avouch_v of_o christ._n some_o again_o by_o it_o understand_v heaven_n but_o that_o can_v be_v for_o then_o by_o heaven_n he_o shall_v enter_v into_o heaven_n for_o v._o 24._o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n be_v expound_v to_o be_v heaven_n but_o rather_o by_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v signify_v the_o body_n of_o christ._n as_o the_o highpriest_n come_v into_o the_o first_o tabernacle_n and_o by_o it_o pass_v into_o the_o holy_a place_n so_o the_o deity_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v into_o his_o sacred_a humanity_n and_o by_o it_o enter_v into_o heaven_n thus_o be_v christ_n body_n compare_v unto_o a_o temple_n joh._n 2._o and_o to_o the_o veil_n heb._n 10.20_o as_o god_n dwell_v in_o that_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o jew_n so_o the_o deity_n dwell_v in_o christ_n humanity_n bodily_a this_o tabernacle_n be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o adjunct_n and_o the_o efficient_a cause_n the_o adjunct_n be_v two_o 1._o a_o great_a not_o in_o quantity_n but_o in_o quality_n as_o the_o king_n be_v great_a than_o any_o in_o the_o realm_n that_o be_v more_o worthy_a christ_n be_v great_a than_o solomon_n not_o in_o stature_n or_o bigness_n of_o body_n but_o in_o excellency_n the_o great_a of_o these_o be_v love_n that_o be_v the_o chief_a so_o christ_n body_n be_v a_o great_a that_o be_v a_o far_o more_o excellent_a tabernacle_n that_o be_v perfect_a in_o his_o kind_n be_v finish_v according_a to_o god_n direction_n but_o this_o be_v more_o perfect_a that_o can_v perfect_v nothing_o touch_v our_o salvation_n but_o only_o shadow_v out_o thing_n to_o come_v by_o and_o in_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n consummatum_fw-la est_fw-la the_o efficient_a cause_n be_v set_v down_o negative_o whereby_o the_o affirmative_a part_n may_v be_v easy_o collect_v of_o man_n not_o of_o the_o like_a structure_n and_o fabric_n that_o the_o other_o tabernacle_n be_v that_o tabernacle_n be_v make_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o aholiaâ—_n and_o bezaleel_n this_o tabernacle_n of_o christ_n body_n be_v make_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n hebr._n 8.2_o that_o tabernacle_n be_v make_v of_o wood_n gold_n silver_n hair_n etc._n etc._n this_o tabernacle_n of_o christ_n body_n be_v make_v of_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o virgin_n not_o by_o the_o copulation_n of_o a_o man_n but_o by_o the_o shadow_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a_o tabernacle_n far_o more_o glorious_a than_o that_o be_v there_o you_o have_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n a_o thing_n come_v be_v better_a than_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v a_o child_n come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v more_o acceptable_a than_o one_o to_o come_v a_o feast_n come_v than_o one_o to_o come_v christ_n be_v to_o come_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n now_o he_o be_v come_v let_v we_o receive_v he_o with_o joy_n as_o old_a father_n simeon_n do_v he_o be_v not_o a_o laic_a but_o a_o priest_n not_o a_o inferior_a but_o a_o highpriest_n all_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o highpriest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n and_o let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n here_o we_o may_v see_v what_o they_o be_v that_o in_o truth_n deserve_v the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o good_a thing_n not_o silver_n and_o gold_n house_n and_o land_n sheep_n and_o ox_n fair_a house_n large_a land_n and_o ample_a possession_n christ_n at_o his_o come_n bring_v none_o of_o these_o yet_o he_o bring_v good_a thing_n with_o he_o namely_o remission_n of_o sin_n the_o glorious_a robe_n of_o his_o own_o righteousness_n to_o cover_v we_o withal_o faith_n and_o other_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o habitation_n in_o his_o own_o kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v these_o indeed_o be_v worthy_a the_o name_n of_o good_a thing_n projicimus_fw-la nomen_fw-la boni_fw-la seneca_n when_o we_o ascribe_v it_o to_o these_o inferior_a thing_n why_o call_v thou_o i_o good_a say_v christ_n to_o the_o young_a man_n so_o why_o do_v we_o call_v these_o earthly_a and_o transitory_a thing_n good_a the_o only_a good_a thing_n be_v the_o spiritual_a blessing_n that_o christ_n bring_v the_o great_a sort_n crave_v worldly_a good_n but_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o fill_v our_o store-house_n with_o these_o good_a thing_n the_o philosopher_n make_v three_o kind_n of_o good_a thing_n bona_fw-la animi_fw-la as_o wit_n and_o wisdom_n learning_n bona_fw-la corporis_fw-la as_o beauty_n strength_n bona_fw-la fortunae_fw-la as_o riches_n honour_n etc._n etc._n to_o speak_v the_o truth_n none_o of_o they_o all_o be_v good_a thing_n they_o be_v good_a thing_n that_o can_v make_v the_o party_n good_a that_o have_v they_o these_o do_v not_o esau_n have_v a_o good_a wit_n can_v ready_o descant_v on_o jacob_n name_n yet_o he_o be_v no_o good_a man_n julian_n the_o apostata_fw-la have_v great_a variety_n of_o learning_n yet_o a_o vile_a man_n haman_n have_v great_a honour_n his_o throne_n exalt_v above_o all_o yet_o he_o a_o wicked_a man_n og_n king_n of_o bashan_n have_v strength_n ahsalom_n beauty_n yet_o evil_a man_n health_n be_v a_o good_a thing_n a_o man_n may_v come_v to_o church_n hear_v service_n and_o sermon_n which_o he_o can_v when_o he_o be_v sick_a wealth_n be_v good_a a_o man_n may_v be_v liberal_a to_o all_o good_a use_n lay_v up_o a_o good_a foundation_n against_o the_o time_n to_o come_v but_o these_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v name_v with_o those_o which_o we_o have_v in_o christ._n therefore_o let_v we_o desire_v those_o good_a thing_n that_o can_v make_v we_o good_a to_o engraft_v we_o into_o christ_n in_o this_o life_n and_o make_v we_o heir_n of_o his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v forsomuch_o as_o our_o priest_n bring_v such_o excellent_a thing_n with_o he_o let_v he_o be_v most_o welcome_a to_o we_o david_n say_v of_o ahimaaz_n he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n and_o bring_v good_a tiding_n much_o more_o let_v we_o say_v of_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n he_o bring_v good_a tiding_n that_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n the_o father_n have_v obtain_v a_o general_a pardon_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n he_o have_v prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o in_o his_o own_o kingdom_n therefore_o let_v we_o receive_v he_o with_o all_o joy_n the_o highpriest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n can_v bring_v no_o such_o good_a news_n he_o only_o come_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o a_o goat_n bullocke_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v a_o representation_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o pope_n that_o challenge_v to_o himself_o the_o title_n of_o a_o highpriest_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n send_v forth_o his_o pardon_n and_o indulgence_n but_o they_o be_v little_a worth_n they_o can_v free_v we_o from_o one_o sin_n it_o be_v christ_n alone_o that_o be_v the_o messenger_n and_o author_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n to_o we_o therefore_o let_v we_o skip_v for_o joy_n at_o his_o come_n and_o embrace_v he_o with_o both_o arm_n as_o christ_n body_n be_v a_o tabernacle_n so_o be_v we_o 2_o pet._n 1.14_o 2_o cor._n 5.1_o 1._o the_o name_n of_o a_o tent_n or_o tabernacle_n import_v a_o warfare_n soldier_n have_v their_o tent_n abraham_n isaac_n dwell_v in_o tent_n the_o jew_n have_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n we_o fight_v against_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n in_o the_o tent_n of_o our_o body_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o difference_n between_o a_o tabernacle_n and_o a_o house_n for_o a_o house_n be_v make_v of_o solid_a matter_n wood_n stone_n etc._n etc._n a_o tent_n be_v make_v of_o old_a clothes_n patch_v together_o so_o our_o body_n be_v not_o make_v of_o the_o sun_n of_o the_o star_n of_o the_o firmament_n but_o of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v a_o brittle_a thing_n 3._o a_o tent_n be_v weak_a easy_o pierce_v through_o so_o our_o body_n a_o knife_n a_o pin_n may_v prick_v it_o a_o fly_n may_v choke_v it_o a_o tent_n be_v quick_o up_o and_o quick_o down_o so_o be_v our_o body_n we_o
of_o prosperity_n we_o will_v not_o bestow_v any_o of_o our_o good_n on_o the_o poor_a on_o the_o church_n on_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n unless_o it_o be_v extort_a by_o law_n then_o how_o will_v we_o suffer_v with_o joy_n the_o loss_n of_o all_o in_o the_o time_n of_o adversity_n let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o glue_v to_o our_o riches_n let_v we_o use_v they_o now_o as_o if_o we_o use_v they_o not_o that_o if_o the_o time_n of_o trial_n shall_v come_v we_o may_v joyful_o forgo_v christ_n sake_n verse_n 35._o now_o he_o prepare_v they_o to_o persist_v with_o boldness_n in_o it_o by_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v of_o they_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1._o he_o commend_v to_o they_o a_o heavenly_a courage_n and_o invincible_a boldness_n then_o he_o point_v out_o two_o prop_n or_o pillar_n for_o it_o to_o lean_v upon_o 1._o the_o admonition_n 2._o the_o reason_n of_o it_o cast_v not_o away_o as_o faint_a heart_a soldier_n be_v wont_a to_o do_v their_o weapon_n cast_v it_o not_o away_o but_o keep_v it_o still_o eph._n 6.13_o he_o bid_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o spiritual_a armour_n here_o he_o will_v not_o have_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v wont_n to_o cast_v away_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v hurtful_a and_o cumbersome_a to_o we_o this_o heavenly_a weapon_n of_o confidence_n and_o boldness_n be_v very_o necessary_a and_o commodious_a for_o we_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o cast_v it_o away_o will_v a_o traveller_n cast_v away_o his_o staff_n whereon_o he_o lean_v and_o sustain_v himself_o in_o his_o journey_n the_o confidence_n we_o have_v in_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o staff_n whereon_o we_o lean_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o cast_v it_o away_o for_o so_o much_o as_o you_o know_v you_o have_v within_o yourselves_o a_o better_a endure_a substance_n in_o heaven_n although_o you_o lose_v all_o these_o earthly_a good_n therefore_o cast_v not_o away_o that_o confidence_n let_v it_o cause_v you_o courageous_o to_o pass_v through_o all_o affliction_n whatsoever_o the_o word_n do_v import_v not_o only_o a_o inward_a boldness_n but_o a_o open_a profession_n of_o it_o before_o all_o the_o world_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quasi_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o man_n be_v not_o afraid_a to_o speak_v all_o and_o deliver_v their_o whole_a mind_n as_o you_o have_v begin_v to_o fight_v valiant_o under_o christ_n banner_n even_o to_o the_o spoil_n of_o all_o your_o good_n so_o let_v nothing_o quail_v your_o courage_n continue_v fight_v to_o the_o end_n why_o what_o shall_v they_o get_v by_o it_o this_o your_o bold_a and_o confident_a fight_v shall_v be_v reward_v and_o that_o great_o too_o therefore_o persist_v in_o it_o he_o do_v not_o say_v it_o shall_v have_v but_o it_o have_v already_o namely_o fide_fw-la &_o spe_fw-la not_o a_o small_a but_o a_o great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o have_v a_o reward_n but_o a_o great_a reward_n psal._n 19.11_o matth._n 5.12_o it_o be_v great_a in_o many_o respect_n 1._o for_o earthly_a good_n which_o we_o lose_v we_o shall_v have_v treasure_n in_o heaven_n that_o abide_v for_o ever_o and_o be_v not_o that_o a_o great_a reward_n for_o chip_n to_o have_v gold_n 2._o for_o our_o affliction_n that_o be_v finite_a we_o shall_v have_v infinite_a and_o eternal_a happiness_n here_o we_o suffer_v for_o a_o time_n there_o we_o shall_v reign_v forever_o what_o a_o great_a reward_n be_v this_o barzillai_n say_v to_o david_n why_o will_v the_o king_n recompense_v it_o with_o such_o a_o reward_n much_o more_o may_v we_o say_v why_o will_v the_o king_n of_o king_n recompense_v our_o affliction_n with_o such_o a_o great_a reward_n as_o this_o be_v let_v the_o consideration_n of_o this_o reward_n put_v life_n and_o courage_n into_o we_o all_o it_o will_v grieve_v a_o soldier_n to_o fight_v when_o he_o shall_v get_v nothing_o but_o blow_n but_o if_o he_o be_v sure_a of_o a_o rich_a spoil_n when_o the_o battle_n be_v end_v that_o will_v make_v he_o fight_v courageous_o we_o shall_v be_v ample_o reward_v therefore_o let_v we_o fight_v our_o labour_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 15._o ult_n all_o our_o good_a work_n shall_v be_v reward_v yet_o thereupon_o it_o do_v not_o follow_v that_o they_o be_v meritorious_a wheresoever_o the_o papist_n find_v fire_n in_o the_o scripture_n that_o be_v the_o fire_n of_o purgatory_n and_o where_o they_o find_v a_o reward_n thereupon_o they_o conclude_v a_o merit_n indeed_o opus_fw-la &_o merces_fw-la be_v relative_n but_o not_o merces_fw-la &_o meritum_fw-la a_o reward_n do_v presuppose_v a_o work_n but_o not_o a_o merit_n all_o that_o labour_v in_o the_o vineyard_n be_v reward_v but_o not_o according_a to_o their_o merit_n for_o than_o they_o that_o labour_v but_o one_o hour_n shall_v not_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o they_o that_o bear_v the_o heat_n and_o burden_n of_o the_o day_n but_o they_o be_v reward_v according_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o vineyard_n so_o shall_v we_o be_v therefore_o it_o be_v say_v verse_n 36._o that_o we_o shall_v receive_v the_o promise_n but_o this_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o all_o our_o work_n whatsoever_o issue_v from_o faith_n shall_v be_v reward_v our_o come_n to_o church_n our_o hear_n of_o sermon_n if_o with_o fear_n and_o conscience_n our_o feed_n of_o the_o hungerie_n clothing_n of_o the_o naked_a our_o prayer_n alm_n deed_n etc._n etc._n yea_o a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n give_v with_o a_o sincere_a heart_n shall_v not_o loose_v his_o reward_n moses_n look_v to_o the_o recompense_n of_o the_o reward_n so_o let_v we_o do_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v not_o in_o vain_a to_o serve_v god_n as_o the_o wicked_a complain_v in_o malachi_n we_o shall_v have_v great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n for_o our_o service_n let_v this_o encourage_v we_o all_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n verse_n 36._o the_o first_o pillar_n be_v patience_n where_o 1._o the_o necessity_n of_o patience_n 2._o a_o remedy_n against_o impatiency_n 1._o the_o necessity_n of_o patience_n be_v intimate_v 2._o urge_v by_o a_o forcible_a reason_n he_o do_v not_o say_v it_o be_v well_o you_o have_v patience_n it_o be_v a_o convenient_a thing_n that_o you_o have_v patience_n you_o can_v be_v without_o it_o a_o soldier_n have_v need_n of_o weapon_n a_o man_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o you_o of_o patience_n why_o the_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o it_o without_o patience_n you_o can_v have_v heaven_n promise_v to_o you_o therefore_o you_o have_v need_n of_o it_o that_o after_o you_o have_v do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o be_v suffer_v according_a to_o his_o will_n it_o be_v god_n will_v we_o shall_v pass_v to_o heaven_n through_o affliction_n 1_o pet._n 4._o ult_n in_o that_o respect_n let_v we_o bear_v they_o patient_o and_o let_v we_o say_v with_o paul_n act._n 21.13_o i_o be_o ready_a not_o to_o be_v bind_v only_o but_o to_o die_v for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o promise_n that_o be_v rem_fw-la promissam_fw-la multa_fw-la cadunt_fw-la inter_fw-la promissum_fw-la &_o rem_fw-la promissam_fw-la patience_n be_v a_o noble_a virtue_n nobile_fw-la vincendi_fw-la genus_fw-la est_fw-la patientia_fw-la 1._o sapientem_fw-la demonstrat_fw-la david_n show_v himself_o a_o wise_a man_n when_o he_o bear_v patient_o the_o rail_n of_o shimei_n so_o do_v hezekias_n when_o he_o answer_v not_o rabshakeh_n the_o world_n count_v they_o fool_n that_o put_v up_o revile_v speech_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o true_a wise_a man_n 16.32_o 2._o fortitudinem_fw-la superat_fw-la aerek_n aphaijm_n septuag_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v count_v cowardliness_n not_o to_o resist_v yet_o it_o be_v the_o best_a valour_n in_o the_o world_n 3._o sine_fw-la ictu_fw-la de_fw-la host_n triumphant_a we_o give_v our_o enemy_n never_o a_o blow_n and_o yet_o we_o overcome_v he_o not_o feriendo_fw-la but_o ferendo_fw-la we_o triumph_v over_o they_o all_o it_o be_v a_o victory_n get_v not_o only_o without_o bloodshed_n but_o without_o the_o strike_n of_o a_o stroke_n 4._o in_o morte_fw-la vitam_fw-la conservat_fw-la as_o the_o salamander_n live_v in_o the_o fire_n so_o patience_n make_v we_o to_o live_v in_o the_o fire_n of_o affliction_n 5._o de_fw-fr regno_fw-la securitatem_fw-la praestat_fw-la matth._n 5.10_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o let_v this_o excellent_a virtue_n be_v embrace_v by_o we_o all_o in_o patience_n possess_v your_o soul_n we_o can_v have_v no_o quiet_a possession_n of_o our_o soul_n without_o patience_n we_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n at_o all_o time_n and_o season_n in_o
adversity_n and_o prosperity_n too_o though_o we_o be_v not_o thrust_v out_o of_o our_o house_n spoil_v of_o our_o good_n banish_v the_o country_n clap_v up_o into_o prison_n carry_v to_o the_o stake_n for_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o if_o we_o belong_v to_o christ_n we_o shall_v always_o have_v our_o cross_n all_o that_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n if_o any_o will_v be_v my_o disciple_n let_v he_o take_v up_o his_o crosse._n god_n will_v exercise_v we_o one_o way_n or_o other_o either_o he_o will_v send_v we_o sickness_n or_o stir_v up_o some_o rail_a shimeis_n against_o we_o he_o will_v evermore_o be_v try_v of_o our_o faith_n therefore_o we_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n it_o be_v as_o needful_a as_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n patience_n be_v the_o food_n and_o nourishment_n of_o the_o soul_n therefore_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n give_v patience_n to_o we_o all_o from_o hence_o some_o conclude_v 1198._o that_o good_a work_n be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n patience_n be_v a_o good_a work_n the_o apostle_n avouch_v that_o it_o be_v necessary_a not_o only_a ratione_fw-la praesentiae_fw-la be_v good_a work_n they_o can_v be_v separate_v from_o faith_n sed_fw-la ratione_fw-la relationis_fw-la ad_fw-la salutem_fw-la for_o here_o he_o do_v not_o simple_o say_v that_o patience_n be_v necessary_a but_o with_o a_o reference_n to_o eternal_a life_n that_o you_o may_v receive_v the_o promise_n we_o grant_v good_a work_n be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n none_o can_v be_v save_v without_o they_o but_o how_o not_o as_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n that_o be_v christ_n alone_o which_o have_v purchase_v heaven_n for_o we_o with_o his_o own_o blood_n but_o necessary_a as_o fruit_n for_o a_o tree_n and_o the_o way_n for_o a_o passenger_n to_o go_v by_o to_o his_o house_n and_o country_n good_a work_n be_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n and_o so_o necessary_a for_o we_o all_o to_o walk_v in_o in_o that_o respect_n we_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n of_o virtue_n and_o good_a work_n verse_n 37._o here_o be_v a_o remedy_n against_o impatiency_n take_v from_o the_o shortness_n of_o the_o time_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o suffer_v thou_o call_v for_o patience_n thou_o will_v have_v we_o to_o be_v patient_a in_o our_o affliction_n but_o how_o long_o shall_v we_o continue_v in_o they_o to_o that_o he_o answer_v parvum_fw-la quam_fw-la quam_fw-la the_o ingemination_n of_o the_o word_n augment_v the_o signification_n of_o it_o as_o toboth_n toboth_n raagnoth_n raagnoth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 24.3_o and_o deliver_v you_o out_o of_o all_o your_o misery_n i_o he_o will_v come_v but_o it_o may_v be_v long_o first_o nay_o he_o will_v make_v no_o tarry_n if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o kind_n of_o affliction_n we_o think_v the_o time_n long_o though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o short_a as_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o apoc._n 6.10_o cry_v how_o long_o lord_n so_o if_o we_o be_v sick_a we_o say_v how_o long_a lord_n how_o long_o will_v it_o be_v ere_o this_o sickness_n be_v remove_v from_o i_o how_o long_o shall_v we_o endure_v the_o taunt_n of_o the_o wicked_a how_o long_o shall_v christian_n in_o some_o country_n suffer_v banishment_n imprisonment_n loss_n of_o good_n how_o long_o shall_v the_o devil_n and_o his_o instrument_n tyrannize_v over_o they_o but_o a_o very_a little_a while_n even_o the_o turn_n of_o a_o hand_n the_o twinkle_n of_o a_o eye_n in_o respect_n of_o eternity_n what_o be_v ten_o or_o twenty_o year_n calamity_n if_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o long_o what_o be_v thirty_o eight_o or_o forty_o year_n as_o joh._n 5._o a_o man_n be_v so_o long_o disease_v in_o his_o foot_n what_o be_v this_o to_o life_n everlasting_a who_o will_v not_o fight_v a_o while_n that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o victory_n who_o will_v not_o take_v physic_n a_o while_n 4.17_o that_o he_o may_v be_v whole_a our_o light_a affliction_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o most_o excellent_a and_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n therefore_o let_v the_o shortness_n of_o our_o suffer_a comfort_n we_o he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v in_o his_o due_a and_o convenient_a time_n god_n come_v to_o deliver_v we_o three_o kind_n of_o way_n 1._o by_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o the_o temptation_n in_o this_o world_n as_o he_o do_v saint_n paul_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n 2._o by_o our_o particular_a death_n he_o take_v we_o out_o of_o the_o world_n by_o death_n and_o then_o there_o be_v a_o end_n of_o all_o our_o sorrow_n 3._o by_o his_o come_n at_o the_o general_a judgement_n that_o be_v not_o long_o behold_v i_o come_v quick_o then_o shall_v we_o both_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n in_o heaven_n where_o all_o tear_n shall_v be_v wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n for_o ever_o let_v we_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n yet_o a_o very_a little_a while_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v come_v gracious_o to_o we_o one_o way_n or_o other_o verse_n 38._o the_o second_o pillar_n for_o sustain_v they_o in_o affliction_n be_v faith_n where_o 1._o the_o excellency_n of_o faith_n 2._o the_o application_n of_o it_o verse_n 39_o the_o excellency_n be_v 1._o set_a down_o then_o illustrate_v beemunatho_n every_o man_n must_v live_v by_o his_o own_o faith_n he_o can_v live_v by_o the_o faith_n of_o another_o in_o the_o sept._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o my_o faith_n that_o be_v by_o faith_n in_o i_o which_o be_v all_o one_o here_o we_o see_v whereby_o a_o christian_a life_n not_o by_o the_o air_n as_o chameleon_n do_v not_o by_o love_n as_o we_o use_v to_o say_v not_o simple_o by_o his_o meat_n and_o drink_n by_o that_o indeed_o through_o god_n blessing_n the_o body_n live_v 5.6_o but_o the_o soul_n live_v by_o faith_n gal._n 2.20_o and_o they_o that_o want_v faith_n be_v dead_a even_o while_o they_o live_v as_o saint_n paul_n speak_v of_o the_o widow_n a_o just_a holy_a and_o righteous_a man_n live_v by_o faith_n i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v believe_v we_o know_v what_o joy_n be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o heaven_n therefore_o we_o bear_v patient_o all_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a life_n we_o do_v not_o only_o live_v by_o faith_n at_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o justification_n as_o saint_n paul_n dispute_v in_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n but_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n we_o live_v by_o faith_n therefore_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o increase_v our_o faith_n that_o in_o all_o calamity_n we_o may_v live_v by_o it_o in_o this_o world_n and_o live_v without_o it_o in_o his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v this_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o contrary_a but_o if_o any_o withdraw_v himself_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o so_o the_o seventy_o have_v it_o the_o hebrew_n in_o word_n be_v much_o different_a from_o it_o yet_o in_o sense_n they_o be_v all_o one_o gnuphlah_n he_o make_v himself_o a_o tower_n who_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o in_o he_o he_o trust_v to_o himself_o not_o to_o god_n that_o be_v he_o withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o lord_n and_o if_o his_o heart_n be_v not_o upright_o in_o he_o than_o god_n have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o but_o we_o need_v not_o busy_v ourselves_o in_o the_o reconcile_n of_o these_o place_n for_o saint_n paul_n do_v not_o of_o purpose_n allege_v it_o as_o the_o prophet_n testimony_n but_o only_o use_v the_o word_n of_o the_o scripture_n in_o they_o to_o commend_v faith_n to_o they_o if_o any_o withdraw_v himself_o by_o infidelity_n and_o think_v it_o a_o better_a course_n to_o sleep_v in_o a_o whole_a skin_n then_o to_o suffer_v any_o thing_n for_o christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n my_o soul_n either_o it_o may_v be_v speak_v in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o apostle_n or_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n neither_o any_o good_a christian_a nor_o god_n himself_o will_v take_v any_o pleasure_n in_o such_o a_o one_o but_o he_o be_v rather_o detest_a of_o god_n and_o man_n therefore_o let_v we_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o not_o withdraw_v ourselves_o by_o infidelity_n verse_n 39_o then_o follow_v a_o application_n of_o it_o to_o the_o hebrew_n which_o be_v partly_o negative_a partly_o affirmative_a though_o i_o have_v speak_v of_o some_o unfaithful_a person_n that_o withdraw_v themselves_o or_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n yet_o i_o will_v not_o have_v you_o imagine_v that_o i_o mean_v you_o that_o i_o put_v you_o into_o that_o black_a bill_n nay_o you_o be_v of_o another_o stamp_n you_o be_v bird_n of_o another_o feather_n yea_o he_o include_v himself_o in_o their_o number_n that_o they_o may_v conceive_v the_o
what_o country_n man_n he_o be_v he_o answer_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mundanus_fw-la the_o whole_a world_n be_v my_o country_n all_o country_n be_v alike_o to_o i_o yet_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v no_o country_n in_o the_o world_n england_n be_v not_o our_o country_n heaven_n proper_o to_o speak_v be_v our_o country_n as_o christ_n say_v call_v no_o man_n father_n here_o on_o earth_n so_o call_v no_o country_n your_o country_n on_o the_o earth_n now_o heaven_n be_v our_o country_n so_o we_o must_v seek_v it_o it_o be_v worth_a the_o seek_n and_o we_o can_v have_v it_o without_o seek_v seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n we_o must_v seek_v it_o by_o prayer_n read_v of_o scripture_n hear_v of_o sermon_n by_o godly_a and_o fervent_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n by_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o whole_a life_n ought_v to_o be_v a_o continual_a seek_v of_o heaven_n but_o alas_o we_o seek_v for_o silver_n and_o gold_n sheep_n and_o ox_n house_n and_o land_n and_o let_v heaven_n go_v we_o be_v like_o aesop_n dog_n that_o snatch_v at_o the_o shadow_n and_o lose_v the_o substance_n we_o seek_v more_o for_o shadow_n then_o for_o the_o substance_n all_o the_o week_n long_o we_o be_v seek_v of_o the_o world_n and_o scant_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n no_o day_n in_o the_o week_n do_v we_o seek_v heaven_n verse_n 15._o this_o be_v illustrate_v 1._o by_o a_o declaration_n of_o the_o country_n which_o they_o seek_v 2._o by_o the_o fruit_n and_o reward_n of_o their_o seek_n object_n they_o profess_v themselves_o stranger_n because_o they_o be_v out_o of_o their_o soil_n the_o land_n of_o chaldea_n sol._n that_o can_v be_v the_o country_n which_o they_o have_v long_v after_o for_o if_o their_o mind_n have_v run_v on_o that_o they_o have_v opportunity_n and_o time_n enough_o to_o return_v in_o they_o have_v leisure_n but_o they_o will_v not_o take_v it_o 1._o he_o show_v what_o country_n it_o be_v not_o which_o they_o seek_v verse_n 16._o 2._o what_o it_o be_v which_o be_v first_o describe_v comparative_o then_o plain_o point_v out_o with_o the_o finger_n the_o reward_n 1._o a_o favour_n or_o prerogative_n in_o this_o life_n 2._o in_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v exod._n 3.15_o he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n in_o general_a he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o the_o wicked_a for_o temporal_a blessing_n of_o the_o faithful_a for_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a 22.32_o he_o that_o be_v the_o god_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v now_o the_o god_n of_o three_o man_n chrys._n it_o be_v a_o glory_n to_o servant_n to_o have_v a_o denomination_n from_o their_o lord_n and_o master_n i_o be_o servant_n to_o such_o a_o noble_a man_n but_o it_o be_v no_o honour_n for_o a_o lord_n to_o say_v i_o be_o the_o master_n of_o such_o a_o poor_a man_n such_o a_o beggarly_a fellow_n be_v my_o servant_n yet_o god_n glori_v of_o we_o that_o he_o be_v our_o god_n master_n and_o father_n he_o make_v this_o a_o piece_n of_o his_o style_n as_o if_o a_o puissant_a prince_n will_v be_v call_v the_o king_n of_o pigmy_n he_o have_v prepare_v hebr._n 13.14_o joh._n 14.2_o they_o do_v not_o merit_v it_o god_n in_o mercy_n prepare_v it_o for_o they_o when_o vide_fw-la matth._n 25.34_o god_n prepare_v many_o excellent_a thing_n for_o we_o in_o this_o world_n but_o none_o comparable_a to_o this_o he_o prepare_v the_o world_n as_o a_o house_n furnish_v for_o man_n at_o the_o first_o we_o can_v but_o prepare_v temporal_a house_n for_o our_o child_n some_o by_o this_o city_n understand_v the_o church_n which_o though_o it_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n be_v call_v heavenly_a because_o her_o chief_a part_n christ_n her_o head_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o her_o conversation_n be_v in_o heaven_n hyperius_fw-la but_o they_o be_v in_o the_o lap_n of_o the_o church_n already_o within_o the_o wall_n of_o that_o city_n they_o need_v not_o to_o seek_v that_o which_o they_o have_v heaven_n then_o be_v better_a than_o earth_n it_o be_v better_a by_o many_o degree_n man_n choose_v that_o which_o they_o think_v to_o be_v best_a we_o choose_v earth_n rather_o than_o heaven_n therefore_o in_o our_o opinion_n that_o be_v the_o better_a what_o fool_n what_o dolt_n be_v we_o man_n be_v ready_a to_o change_v for_o the_o better_a who_o will_v not_o change_v a_o beggar_n cottage_n for_o a_o king_n palace_n a_o patch_a cloak_n for_o a_o prince_n robe_n we_o say_v heaven_n be_v the_o better_a yet_o we_o be_v loath_a to_o change_v our_o dwell_n on_o earth_n for_o it_o by_o our_o good_a will_n we_o will_v tarry_v here_o still_o we_o say_v heaven_n be_v a_o better_a country_n than_o this_o but_o we_o will_v fain_o continue_v in_o the_o earth_n still_o many_o a_o child_n be_v ashamed_a of_o his_o father_n when_o he_o come_v to_o great_a honour_n we_o be_v base_a and_o ignominious_a wretch_n yet_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o we_o if_o a_o great_a man_n have_v a_o kinswoman_n that_o be_v poor_a yet_o if_o a_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a woman_n haply_o he_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o she_o we_o be_v all_o foul_a and_o black_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n yet_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o we_o and_o shall_v we_o one_o of_o another_o a_o king_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o a_o beggar_n and_o shall_v one_o beggar_n be_v ashamed_a of_o another_o shall_v one_o earthen_a pot_n though_o it_o be_v a_o little_a guilt_n and_o tip_v with_o silver_n be_v ashamed_a of_o another_o earthen_a pot_n though_o thou_o be_v a_o rich_a man_n and_o have_v more_o silver_n and_o gold_n than_o thy_o brother_n yet_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o he_o thou_o be_v earth_n as_o well_o as_o he_o you_o be_v pot_n of_o one_o potter_n constantine_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o the_o bishop_n the_o angel_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o we_o they_o acknowledge_v themselves_o to_o be_v our_o fellow_n and_o brethren_n and_o shall_v we_o be_v ashamed_a one_o of_o another_o though_o he_o be_v never_o so_o poor_a a_o man_n if_o he_o believe_v in_o christ_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o he_o 2._o as_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o we_o so_o let_v we_o not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o though_o christ_n be_v afflict_v here_o on_o earth_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o and_o his_o gospel_n for_o if_o we_o be_v he_o will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o we_o when_o he_o come_v with_o his_o holy_a angel_n how_o do_v it_o appear_v he_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o we_o because_o he_o disdain_v not_o to_o be_v call_v our_o god_n he_o do_v not_o say_v to_o be_v call_v their_o lord_n and_o master_n but_o god_n i_o thank_v my_o god_n that_o we_o read_v often_o this_o comprehend_v all_o good_a thing_n for_o this_o life_n and_o that_o to_o come_v happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n bless_a be_v the_o people_n who_o god_n be_v the_o lord_n the_o lion_n shall_v be_v hungerbit_n but_o they_o that_o have_v god_n for_o their_o lord_n shall_v want_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a this_o may_v strengthen_v we_o against_o poverty_n sickness_n and_o all_o calamity_n against_o sin_n satan_n and_o death_n itself_o will_v any_o child_n fear_v want_v that_o have_v a_o rich_a and_o love_a father_n our_o god_n our_o father_n be_v rich_a heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v he_o he_o be_v most_o love_a he_o tender_v we_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n therefore_o we_o can_v want_v nothing_o that_o be_v good_a the_o lord_n be_v our_o god_n our_o shield_n protector_n and_o defender_n therefore_o let_v we_o fear_v nothing_o if_o god_n be_v on_o our_o side_n who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o nay_o 22.32_o this_o may_v comfort_v we_o against_o death_n itself_o from_o this_o one_o word_n our_o saviour_n prove_v the_o resurrection_n he_o be_v not_o the_o god_n of_o the_o dead_a but_o of_o the_o live_n for_o all_o live_v to_o he_o though_o we_o die_v god_n be_v our_o god_n he_o will_v raise_v we_o up_o again_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n and_o translate_v we_o into_o his_o kingdom_n this_o may_v be_v a_o pillar_n of_o comfort_n for_o we_o to_o lean_v upon_o that_o god_n be_v our_o god_n by_o what_o token_n do_v he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v our_o god_n because_o he_o have_v prepare_v a_o city_n god_n be_v a_o excellent_a preparer_n he_o prepare_v the_o world_n as_o a_o house_n well_o furnish_v against_o the_o come_n of_o man_n into_o it_o he_o prepare_v a_o table_n for_o the_o israelite_n in_o the_o wilderness_n he_o give_v they_o water_n out_o of_o a_o stony_a rock_n and_o manna_n from_o heaven_n he_o prepare_v a_o kingdom_n for_o hester_n when_o she_o be_v a_o poor_a banish_a maid_n he_o prepare_v a_o whale_n for_o jonah_n when_o he_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o
faith_n submit_v themselves_o to_o his_o ordinance_n so_o must_v we_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n embrace_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n some_o atheist_n may_v object_v against_o they_o to_o what_o end_n be_v a_o little_a water_n lay_v on_o the_o forehead_n of_o the_o child_n as_o naaman_n say_v be_v not_o abana_n and_o pharpar_n rivers_n of_o damascus_n better_a than_o all_o the_o water_n of_o israel_n so_o say_v they_o be_v not_o the_o water_n in_o the_o pomp_n as_o good_a as_o the_o water_n in_o the_o font_n wherefore_o do_v we_o receive_v a_o little_a bread_n and_o wine_n so_o solemn_o in_o the_o church_n at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n may_v we_o not_o have_v as_o good_a in_o every_o tavern_n ay_o but_o if_o we_o have_v faith_n we_o receive_v they_o as_o pledge_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n with_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n to_o god_n yea_o as_o exhibit_v the_o same_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n on_o the_o door_n of_o their_o house_n do_v assure_v they_o of_o their_o deliverance_n from_o the_o plague_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n that_o though_o never_o so_o many_o be_v slay_v among_o the_o egyptian_n yet_o none_o of_o their_o firstborn_a shall_v lose_v their_o life_n so_o the_o water_n in_o baptism_n must_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o wash_n away_o of_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n the_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n must_v assure_v we_o of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o as_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o one_o with_o our_o mouth_n so_o we_o eat_v and_o drink_v the_o other_o with_o our_o heart_n in_o so_o much_o as_o christ_n be_v one_o with_o we_o and_o we_o with_o he_o our_o reverend_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v a_o token_n of_o faith_n they_o that_o contemn_v the_o sacrament_n that_o regard_v they_o not_o that_o care_v not_o though_o they_o come_v not_o at_o the_o communion_n once_o in_o a_o year_n nay_o in_o five_o or_o ten_o year_n they_o feel_v no_o want_n of_o it_o these_o declare_v to_o the_o world_n that_o they_o have_v no_o faith_n moses_n keep_v of_o the_o passeover_n be_v a_o touchstone_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o our_o usage_n of_o the_o sacrament_n will_v bewray_v our_o faith_n the_o paschall_n lamb_n be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n whereupon_o he_o be_v call_v our_o passeover_n 1_o cor._n 5.7_o he_o be_v the_o lamb_n of_o god_n that_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o world_n not_o a_o bone_n of_o the_o paschall_n lamb_n may_v be_v break_v exod._n 12.46_o so_o not_o a_o bone_n of_o christ_n can_v be_v break_v john_n 19.36_o this_o passeover_n be_v a_o adumbration_n of_o christ._n and_o the_o effusion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o effusion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n heb._n 12.24_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n sprinkle_v on_o the_o door_n of_o the_o israelite_n keep_v away_o the_o destroyer_n from_o they_o so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n sprinkle_v on_o our_o conscience_n 1_o pet._n 1.2_o keep_v away_o the_o devil_n from_o we_o where_o this_o blood_n be_v sprinkle_v by_o the_o sponge_n of_o faith_n there_o the_o devil_n can_v have_v no_o entrance_n nor_o possession_n this_o no_o doubt_n they_o likewise_o see_v by_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v we_o desire_v to_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o this_o blood_n more_o and_o more_o whether_o it_o be_v a_o good_a or_o evil_a angel_n be_v a_o question_n more_o curious_a than_o commodious_a for_o the_o most_o part_n executioners_z among_o we_o be_v bad_a man_n the_o scum_n and_o offscouring_a of_o the_o country_n such_o as_o have_v no_o piety_n nor_o religion_n in_o they_o yet_o sometime_o a_o good_a man_n may_v be_v a_o king_n executioner_n as_o benaiah_n be_v to_o solomon_n 1_o reg._n 2._o punire_fw-la malum_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la malum_fw-la sed_fw-la facere_fw-la malum_fw-la malum_fw-la est_fw-la so_o it_o may_v please_v the_o high_a and_o eternal_a god_n to_o use_v good_a angel_n in_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o wrath_n they_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o be_v instrument_n of_o his_o justice_n as_o of_o his_o mercy_n it_o may_v be_v a_o good_a angel_n that_o slay_v 70000._o with_o the_o pestilence_n in_o three_o day_n space_n 24_o that_o slay_v a_o hundred_o fourscore_o and_o five_o thousand_o in_o senacheribs_n camp_n in_o one_o night_n and_o it_o be_v a_o good_a angel_n for_o aught_o we_o know_v 19_o that_o destroy_v the_o firstborn_a in_o egypt_n it_o be_v a_o evil_a angel_n that_o deceive_v achab_n it_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o afflict_a job_n but_o it_o may_v be_v a_o good_a angel_n that_o destroy_v the_o firstborn_a of_o the_o egyptian_n whether_o it_o be_v or_o no_o it_o make_v no_o great_a matter_n it_o do_v not_o much_o concern_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n and_o serve_v he_o we_o need_v fear_v no_o angel_n they_o be_v traitor_n not_o loyal_a subject_n that_o fear_v the_o king_n guard_n fear_v not_o the_o rod_n but_o he_o that_o strike_v with_o the_o rod._n the_o rod_n can_v smart_v nay_o it_o can_v move_v without_o the_o striker_n let_v we_o fear_v almighty_a god_n that_o use_v creature_n as_o his_o rod_n at_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v any_o creature_n whatsoever_o who_o do_v the_o angel_n destroy_v the_o firstborn_a which_o of_o all_o the_o child_n be_v dear_a to_o the_o parent_n man_n glory_v most_o of_o the_o first_o apple_n the_o tree_n bear_v lo_o this_o be_v the_o first_o apple_n that_o my_o tree_n bear_v so_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o body_n be_v most_o joyful_a and_o welcome_a to_o we_o now_o the_o lord_n be_v displease_v with_o the_o egyptian_n a_o stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a people_n he_o take_v away_o their_o firstborn_a and_o this_o be_v the_o last_o arrow_n which_o he_o shoot_v against_o they_o 11.6_o as_o the_o deadly_a and_o heavy_a of_o all_o if_o we_o love_v our_o child_n let_v we_o love_v god_n if_o we_o desire_v to_o keep_v they_o let_v we_o keep_v in_o with_o god_n he_o give_v and_o he_o can_v take_v away_o at_o his_o pleasure_n if_o we_o provoke_v he_o by_o our_o sin_n who_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v most_o he_o will_v bereave_v we_o of_o that_o which_o we_o love_v most_o if_o we_o have_v one_o child_n dear_a to_o we_o than_o another_o by_o one_o mean_n or_o other_o he_o will_v deprive_v we_o of_o it_o the_o best_a way_n to_o keep_v our_o child_n be_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o give_v we_o our_o child_n the_o lord_n will_v preserve_v he_o though_o the_o wicked_a be_v destroy_v 2_o pet._n 2.9_o 104.15_o touch_v not_o my_o anoint_a and_o do_v my_o prophet_n no_o harm_n a_o thousand_o shall_v fall_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n etc._n etc._n but_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v near_o thou_o no_o doubt_n thousand_o fell_a in_o egypt_n be_v a_o populous_a country_n yet_o the_o israelite_n be_v not_o touch_v it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o sometime_o the_o godly_a be_v involve_v in_o the_o same_o temporal_a plague_n with_o the_o ungodly_a good_a josiah_n be_v slay_v in_o the_o battle_n behold_v he_o who_o thou_o love_v be_v sick_a a_o good_a man_n may_v be_v sick_a yea_o sick_a of_o the_o plague_n yea_o die_v of_o the_o plague_n too_o job_n be_v a_o singular_a good_a man_n yet_o his_o seven_o son_n and_o three_o daughter_n be_v all_o touch_v the_o house_n fall_v on_o they_o altogether_o they_o be_v all_o slay_v at_o one_o stroke_n nevertheless_o sometime_o it_o please_v god_n to_o make_v a_o difference_n there_o be_v howl_v and_o cry_v among_o the_o egyptian_n my_o son_n be_v dead_a but_o not_o one_o die_v among_o the_o israelite_n 7._o god_n set_v a_o mark_n on_o his_o child_n that_o the_o destroyer_n see_v it_o may_v not_o touch_v they_o if_o god_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o england_n shall_v send_v a_o destroyer_n into_o england_n though_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o intend_a massacre_n of_o protestant_n by_o the_o devilish_a and_o bloodsucking_a papist_n yet_o if_o god_n see_v it_o good_a he_o shall_v not_o touch_v any_o of_o his_o servant_n if_o he_o do_v for_o in_o these_o outward_a thing_n we_o must_v refer_v ourselves_o to_o god_n yet_o the_o bloody_a instrument_n of_o death_n shall_v prove_v golden_a key_n to_o open_v to_o we_o the_o door_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n verse_n 29._o here_o 1._o the_o miraculous_a preservation_n of_o god_n people_n 2._o the_o fearful_a destruction_n of_o their_o enemy_n their_o preservation_n be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n the_o place_n where_o and_o the_o manner_n how_o they_o be_v preserve_v they_o man_n woman_n and_o child_n both_o moses_n and_o all_o the_o israelite_n it_o be_v
make_v gather_n for_o the_o poor_a we_o may_v quench_v a_o fire_n we_o may_v fight_v with_o our_o enemy_n if_o we_o be_v urge_v and_o there_o be_v necessity_n for_o in_o all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a case_n that_o rule_n must_v take_v place_n i_o will_v have_v mercy_n not_o sacrifice_n verse_n 31._o the_o second_o example_n of_o they_o before_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n be_v the_o harlot_n rahab_n who_o by_o faith_n be_v preserve_v from_o the_o common_a destruction_n of_o the_o whole_a city_n who_o preservation_n be_v amplify_v 1._o by_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n 2._o by_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o party_n preserve_v 3._o by_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n extend_v to_o she_o 4._o by_o the_o motive_n of_o her_o preservation_n not_o by_o any_o strength_n or_o prwe_n of_o her_o own_o for_o she_o be_v a_o woman_n and_o by_o force_n can_v not_o have_v wrestle_v out_o of_o this_o danger_n her_o faith_n shine_v clear_o as_o in_o a_o crystal_n glass_n jos._n 2.9_o 1_o by_o faith_n she_o be_v persuade_v that_o god_n have_v give_v they_o the_o land_n although_o as_o yet_o they_o be_v not_o firm_o settle_v in_o it_o 2_o she_o reckon_v up_o the_o wonderful_a work_n which_o god_n almighty_a have_v do_v for_o they_o 3_o she_o show_v how_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n have_v fall_v upon_o they_o all_o 4_o she_o acknowledge_v the_o supreme_a power_n and_o the_o authority_n of_o their_o god_n 5_o she_o require_v no_o better_a security_n and_o assurance_n for_o her_o delivery_n than_o a_o sacred_a oath_n in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n all_o these_o be_v lively_a demonstration_n of_o her_o faith_n though_o she_o do_v speak_v nothing_o of_o the_o promise_a messiah_n the_o true_a and_o proper_a object_n of_o faith_n yet_o it_o may_v be_v she_o have_v some_o glimmering_n of_o that_o heavenly_a mystery_n special_o before_o the_o spy_n depart_v out_o of_o her_o house_n they_o perceive_v good_a affection_n in_o she_o already_o may_v catechise_v she_o further_o in_o the_o principle_n of_o religion_n certain_a it_o be_v that_o she_o have_v faith_n where_o first_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v how_o she_o come_v by_o faith_n rom._n 10.14_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v of_o the_o word_n there_o be_v no_o preacher_n in_o jericho_n the_o trumpet_n of_o the_o word_n preach_v do_v not_o sound_v in_o that_o city_n it_o please_v god_n to_o bring_v she_o to_o faith_n by_o the_o report_n of_o god_n wonderful_a work_n which_o he_o have_v do_v for_o his_o choose_a people_n the_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n whereby_o we_o come_v to_o faith_n but_o god_n be_v not_o tie_v to_o that_o he_o may_v work_v faith_n in_o man_n and_o woman_n by_o extraordinary_a mean_n 2_o in_o all_o country_n and_o nation_n god_n have_v his_o faithful_a and_o elect_a though_o they_o be_v not_o know_v to_o the_o world_n in_o we_o he_o have_v job_n in_o syria_n naaman_n in_o ethiopia_n a_o worthy_a eunuch_n for_o her_o former_a condition_n of_o life_n she_o have_v be_v a_o harlot_n some_o of_o the_o rabbi_n suppose_v it_o to_o be_v a_o blot_n of_o ignominy_n to_o their_o nation_n that_o any_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v repute_v harlot_n they_o will_v have_v the_o word_n to_o be_v derive_v from_o another_o root_n of_o zun_n and_o translate_v it_o a_o hostess_n or_o innkeeper_n rahab_n that_o vitler_n or_o innkeeper_n but_o harlot_n she_o be_v none_o but_o 1._o the_o most_o native_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n be_v a_o harlot_n neither_o be_v it_o otherwise_o take_v or_o by_o probability_n can_v be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n let_v all_o the_o place_n be_v examine_v where_o it_o be_v use_v 2_o the_o 70._o translate_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o do_v the_o author_n of_o this_o epistle_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n now_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v import_v nothing_o save_v a_o harlot_n that_o sell_v her_o chastity_n &_o make_v a_o gain_n of_o her_o body_n it_o do_v never_o signify_v a_o innkeeper_n therefore_o undoubted_o before_o her_o conversion_n she_o be_v a_o harlot_n yea_o a_o famous_a and_o notorious_a strumpet_n hazzenah_n 6.23_o here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o harlot_n which_o be_v public_o know_v all_o the_o city_n over_o 1_o let_v none_o take_v occasion_n from_o hence_o to_o set_v light_n by_o preach_v where_o it_o be_v god_n can_v save_v i_o without_o preach_v therefore_o a_o fly_n for_o it_o what_o need_v i_o go_v to_o church_n and_o be_v such_o a_o diligent_a hearer_n there_o as_o if_o a_o man_n be_v at_o a_o table_n furnish_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o dish_n shall_v say_v wherefore_o shall_v i_o eat_v god_n can_v preserve_v i_o without_o meat_n as_o if_o a_o sick_a man_n have_v learned_a and_o expert_a physician_n about_o he_o shall_v say_v why_o shall_v i_o take_v physic_n god_n can_v restore_v i_o to_o my_o health_n without_o it_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v say_v god_n can_v give_v i_o light_v without_o the_o sun_n therefore_o i_o will_v close_v up_o my_o eye_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v or_o as_o if_o a_o man_n be_v on_o the_o top_n of_o a_o pinnacle_n as_o christ_n be_v shall_v say_v wherefore_o shall_v i_o go_v down_o by_o the_o stair_n though_o i_o cast_v down_o myself_o headlong_o god_n can_v keep_v i_o if_o god_n vouchsafe_v thou_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n beware_v how_o thou_o contemn_v that_o ladder_n let_v we_o say_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n lord_n how_o love_v i_o thy_o law_n it_o be_v dear_a to_o i_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n 2_o therefore_o let_v none_o say_v of_o any_o country_n as_o nathaneel_n do_v of_o galilee_n can_v any_o good_a come_v out_o of_o turkey_n muscovie_n indie_n i_o sure_o god_n be_v not_o the_o god_n of_o the_o jew_n only_o but_o of_o spain_n ireland_n england_n of_o france_n italy_n etc._n etc._n of_o all_o tribe_n some_o be_v seal_v and_o of_o all_o nation_n some_o shall_v be_v save_v they_o shall_v come_v from_o the_o east_n west_n north_n south_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 3._o even_o among_o publican_n he_o have_v a_o zacheus_n among_o persecutor_n he_o have_v a_o paul_n a_o abraham_n among_o idolater_n among_o they_o that_o be_v possess_v of_o devil_n he_o have_v a_o mary_n magdalen_n among_o the_o pharisee_n a_o nicodemus_n among_o harlot_n he_o have_v a_o rahab_n therefore_o let_v we_o peremptory_o condemn_v none_o let_v we_o not_o shoot_v our_o fool_n bolt_n rash_o with_o the_o barbarian_n doubtless_o this_o man_n or_o this_o woman_n be_v a_o reprobate_n there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o salvation_n for_o such_o a_o one_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v wonderful_a as_o the_o wind_n blow_v where_o it_o will_v so_o the_o spirit_n breathe_v where_o it_o please_v he_o notorious_a sinner_n may_v be_v call_v when_o glorious_a hypocrite_n shall_v be_v condemn_v whereupon_o christ_n say_v that_o the_o publican_n and_o harlot_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n before_o the_o conceit_a scribe_n and_o holy_a pharisee_n as_o they_o seem_v many_o may_v be_v write_v in_o god_n book_n who_o name_n we_o will_v scorn_v to_o set_v down_o in_o our_o book_n let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o 4_o though_o we_o be_v egregious_a sinner_n have_v lead_v a_o loose_a life_n and_o defile_v ourselves_o with_o many_o sin_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o suffer_v ourselves_o by_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n to_o be_v plunge_v in_o the_o pit_n of_o desperation_n i_o have_v be_v a_o harlot_n a_o adulterer_n therefore_o i_o can_v have_v no_o place_n in_o heaven_n indeed_o the_o scripture_n say_v whoremonger_n and_o adulterer_n god_n will_v judge_v he_o will_v judge_v they_o though_o they_o be_v his_o own_o child_n with_o temporal_a plague_n in_o this_o life_n for_o their_o own_o instruction_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o other_o as_o he_o do_v david_n the_o child_n bear_v in_o adultery_n die_v all_o his_o fast_n and_o cry_v will_v not_o serve_v the_o turn_n he_o lay_v with_o vriahs_n wife_n god_n stir_v up_o his_o own_o son_n to_o lie_v with_o his_o wife_n david_n lay_v with_o bathshebah_n in_o secret_a absalon_n lay_v with_o his_o wife_n in_o the_o open_a sight_n of_o all_o israel_n thus_o god_n judge_v he_o for_o it_o yet_o david_n escape_v eternal_a judgement_n there_o be_v no_o sin_n but_o the_o sponge_n of_o repentance_n will_v wipe_v it_o away_o if_o they_o that_o have_v sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n can_v repent_v they_o may_v have_v be_v save_v it_o be_v impossible_a for_o they_o to_o be_v renew_v to_o repentance_n therefore_o they_o be_v damn_v but_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n repent_v etc._n etc._n let_v drunkard_n thief_n murderer_n harlot_n repent_v and_o god_n will_v receive_v
offer_v to_o they_o if_o they_o will_v have_v transgress_v god_n commandment_n which_o be_v illustrate_v by_o the_o end_n some_o interpret_v it_o the_o better_a resurrection_n not_o that_o worse_a of_o the_o reprobate_n that_o shall_v rise_v again_o but_o to_o everlasting_a woe_n but_o that_o better_a resurrection_n of_o the_o godly_a to_o eternal_a glory_n other_o a_o better_a that_o be_v a_o more_o glorious_a resurrection_n as_o martyr_n not_o that_o common_a one_o of_o all_o the_o faithful_a 1_o cor._n 15.41_o yet_o by_o the_o opposition_n this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o it_o if_o they_o will_v have_v deny_v god_n and_o break_v his_o commandment_n they_o may_v have_v have_v a_o kind_n of_o resurrection_n from_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n pronounce_v against_o they_o and_o have_v live_v long_o in_o the_o world_n yet_o they_o refuse_v that_o for_o a_o far_o better_a resurrection_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v when_o they_o shall_v rise_v again_o with_o comfort_n and_o enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n a_o better_a resurrection_n than_o they_o that_o be_v raise_v up_o by_o elias_n and_o elisha_n they_o rise_v to_o a_o temporal_a life_n so_o we_o by_o faith_n shall_v receive_v our_o father_n and_o mother_n brethren_n and_o sister_n our_o son_n and_o daughter_n alive_a again_o by_o faith_n we_o shall_v receive_v our_o own_o body_n again_o after_o the_o worm_n have_v eat_v our_o flesh_n with_o the_o same_o eye_n in_o substance_n that_o we_o now_o have_v shall_v we_o see_v god_n meet_v christ_n jesus_n in_o the_o air_n and_o be_v translate_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n unspeakable_a be_v the_o force_n of_o faith_n the_o lord_n strengthen_v the_o faith_n of_o we_o all_o if_o eleazar_n will_v but_o have_v dissemble_v that_o he_o have_v eat_v swine_n flesh_n he_o may_v have_v be_v deliver_v if_o the_o three_o child_n will_v have_v fall_v down_o and_o worship_v nebuchadnezzars_n golden_a image_n they_o may_v have_v be_v deliver_v if_o daniel_n will_v have_v pray_v to_o king_n darius_n he_o may_v have_v be_v deliver_v from_o the_o lion_n master_n favour_n thyself_o say_v s._n peter_n to_o christ_n when_o he_o go_v to_o jerusalem_n to_o be_v crucify_v and_o many_o siren_n sing_v this_o sweet_a song_n to_o the_o martyr_n o_o favour_n yourselves_o do_v not_o wilful_o cast_v away_o yourselves_o have_v a_o care_n of_o yourselves_o your_o wife_n and_o child_n who_o will_v not_o be_v entice_v with_o this_o music_n yet_o it_o can_v not_o prevail_v with_o they_o and_o why_o that_o they_o may_v receive_v a_o better_a resurrection_n if_o for_o the_o preservation_n of_o this_o short_a life_n which_o be_v but_o a_o span_n long_o they_o have_v revolt_v from_o christ_n and_o his_o truth_n they_o shall_v have_v have_v a_o miserable_a resurrection_n they_o shall_v have_v rise_v with_o a_o sting_n of_o conscience_n with_o a_o worm_n continual_o gnaw_v on_o they_o they_o choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v death_n that_o they_o may_v rise_v with_o a_o cheerful_a and_o joyful_a conscience_n to_o eternal_a life_n all_o shall_v rise_v again_o good_a and_o bad_a cain_n shall_v rise_v with_o the_o same_o hand_n wherewith_o he_o slay_v his_o brother_n jesabel_n with_o the_o same_o body_n that_o be_v eat_v up_o by_o the_o dog_n rabsekeh_n with_o the_o same_o tongue_n wherewith_o he_o rail_v on_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n judas_n with_o the_o same_o lip_n wherewith_o he_o traitorous_o betray_v our_o saviour_n christ_n turne-coat_n like_o ecebolius_n shall_v rise_v but_o they_o shall_v rise_v with_o horror_n of_o conscience_n the_o godly_a that_o have_v stick_v to_o christ_n that_o have_v fight_v valiant_o under_o his_o banner_n to_o the_o very_a death_n they_o shall_v rise_v with_o comfortable_a conscience_n meet_v christ_n joyful_o in_o the_o air_n be_v translate_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n and_o remain_v with_o he_o forever_o therefore_o let_v we_o all_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o this_o resurrection_n verse_n 36._o the_o lesser_a belong_v to_o the_o name_n or_o to_o the_o body_n some_o do_v incutere_fw-la pudorem_fw-la some_o dolorem_fw-la some_o horrorem_fw-la be_v try_v by_o mock_n as_o elisha_n 2_o reg._n 2.23_o jeremiah_n cap._n 20.7_o psal._n 38.13_o etc._n etc._n they_o receive_v the_o trial_n of_o mock_n and_o scourge_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o like_a they_o use_v wire_n whip_n as_o some_o now_o in_o other_o part_n do_v by_o bond_n and_o imprisonment_n as_o micajah_n and_o jeremiah_n the_o drunkard_n make_v song_n of_o david_n jeremiah_n job._n our_o saviour_n be_v mock_v on_o the_o cross_n the_o scribe_n the_o pharisee_n the_o elder_n and_o all_o the_o common_a people_n mock_v he_o the_o martyr_n be_v mock_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n this_o be_v a_o trial_n we_o have_v daily_o even_o in_o the_o peace_n and_o light_n of_o the_o gospel_n there_o be_v atheist_n drunkard_n adulterer_n profane_a person_n that_o daily_o mock_v the_o child_n of_o god_n this_o be_v a_o horrible_a sin_n 1_o saint_n paul_n call_v it_o persecution_n gal._n 4.29_o and_o all_o mocker_n be_v persecutor_n see_v thou_o a_o jest_a fellow_n that_o be_v always_o scoff_v at_o good_a man_n thou_o may_v well_o say_v there_o go_v a_o persecutor_n 2_o the_o seat_n of_o the_o scornful_a be_v the_o high_a step_n of_o sin_n psal._n 1.1_o 3_o god_n be_v a_o special_a avenger_n of_o it_o he_o make_v bear_n come_v out_o of_o a_o wood_n and_o devour_v two_o and_o forty_o little_a child_n that_o mock_v elisha_n then_o let_v those_o man_n look_v to_o themselves_o that_o mock_v the_o prophet_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v meet_v with_o they_o one_o way_n or_o other_o 4_o mock_v touch_v the_o good_a name_n a_o thief_n be_v a_o lesser_a sinner_n than_o a_o mocker_n a_o good_a name_n be_v above_o gold_n prov._n 22.1_o therefore_o let_v we_o all_o take_v heed_n of_o this_o vice_n which_o be_v frequent_a among_o we_o the_o apostle_n will_v not_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v when_o as_o man_n presume_v on_o their_o wit_n think_v to_o turn_v a_o thing_n whither_o they_o will_v 5.4_o he_o will_v not_o have_v this_o to_o be_v name_v among_o we_o much_o less_o to_o be_v practise_v by_o we_o elias_n scoff_v at_o baal_n priest_n in_o a_o holy_a zeal_n be_v direct_v to_o it_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n such_o irony_n proceed_v from_o a_o extraordinary_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n but_o let_v we_o beware_v how_o we_o scoff_v at_o god_n work_n how_o we_o make_v ourselves_o merry_a with_o his_o word_n how_o we_o mock_v his_o minister_n and_o other_o his_o servant_n it_o be_v a_o vice_n too_o rife_o among_o we_o some_o have_v rather_o lose_v their_o friend_n than_o their_o jest_n nay_o some_o have_v rather_o lose_v the_o friendship_n of_o god_n than_o their_o jest_n it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n to_o grieve_v any_o of_o god_n child_n will_v thou_o grieve_v he_o say_v s._n paul_n for_o who_o christ_n die_v he_o have_v rather_o eat_v no_o flesh_n so_o long_o as_o he_o live_v than_o he_o will_v offend_v his_o brother_n and_o let_v not_o we_o jest_v so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v if_o we_o can_v do_v it_o without_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o brethren_n mock_n be_v trial_n woe_n to_o the_o tryer_n but_o bless_a be_v they_o that_o with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n endure_v these_o trial_n and_o scourge_n which_o must_v needs_o be_v painful_a to_o the_o body_n by_o bond_n and_o prisonment_n which_o be_v uncomfortable_a to_o all_o though_o a_o bird_n want_v nothing_o in_o a_o cage_n have_v bread_n and_o water_n enough_o yet_o she_o have_v rather_o a_o hundred_o time_n be_v abroad_o liberty_n be_v sweet_a bondage_n sour_a though_o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o some_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n but_o i_o warrant_v you_o their_o imprisonment_n be_v hard_a enough_o they_o be_v feed_v with_o the_o bread_n of_o affliction_n and_o the_o water_n of_o affliction_n as_o micaiah_n be_v and_o some_o as_o the_o story_n say_v in_o queen_n mary_n day_n be_v fain_o to_o drink_v their_o own_o water_n instead_o of_o drink_n they_o have_v a_o miserable_a imprisonment_n which_o they_o notwithstanding_o endure_v cheerful_o for_o the_o lord_n sake_n verse_n 37._o they_o be_v stone_v as_o zecharias_n the_o son_n of_o jehojadah_n 2_o chro._n 24.21_o s._n stephen_n and_o s._n paul_n be_v stone_v they_o be_v hew_v asunder_o as_o jerome_n report_v by_o the_o common_a consent_n of_o the_o jew_n isaiah_n be_v origen_n say_v he_o be_v saw_v in_o piece_n with_o a_o wooden_a see_v at_o the_o commandment_n of_o manasseh_n because_o he_o affirm_v he_o see_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n tempt_v this_o be_v leave_v out_o altogether_o by_o chrysostome_n and_o theophylact_n some_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v burn_v as_o some_o be_v under_o antiochus_n that_o may_v be_v entertain_v with_o some_o applause_n
child_n loss_n of_o good_n and_o of_o life_n for_o the_o unspeakable_a joy_n set_v before_o we_o such_o joy_n as_o neither_o eye_n have_v see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v neither_o ever_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v here_o our_o saviour_n walk_v from_o town_n to_o town_n preach_v and_o work_v miracle_n he_o sit_v weary_a on_o the_o well_o of_o samaria_n but_o now_o he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n which_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o rest_n and_o of_o his_o majesty_n judge_n sit_v kings_z sit_z and_o we_o shall_v one_o day_n sit_v in_o heaven_n with_o he_o that_o where_o i_o be_o they_o also_o may_v be_v joh._n 17.24_o we_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o same_o palace_n of_o heaven_n with_o he_o though_o not_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n with_o he_o the_o noble_a man_n and_o courtier_n be_v in_o the_o court_n though_o they_o be_v not_o so_o near_o the_o king_n as_o the_o king_n son_n be_v we_o shall_v be_v with_o the_o lamb_n array_v in_o white_a robe_n have_v palm_n in_o our_o hand_n and_o crown_n on_o our_o head_n etc._n etc._n christ_n endure_v much_o sorrow_n but_o now_o he_o have_v much_o glory_n so_o shall_v it_o be_v with_o we_o you_o hear_v of_o the_o patience_n of_o job_n and_o what_o end_n the_o lord_n make_v affliction_n be_v sour_a but_o the_o end_n be_v sweet_a we_o have_v a_o tragedy_n in_o this_o world_n but_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o comedy_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v therefore_o let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n and_o joy_n there_o be_v two_o raze_n the_o devil_n and_o god_n as_o there_o be_v two_o way_n the_o broad_a and_o narrow_a if_o we_o run_v the_o devil_n race_n in_o pride_n covetousness_n drunkenness_n uncleanness_n the_o end_n of_o it_o will_v be_v woeful_a we_o shall_v be_v torment_v with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n for_o ever_o but_o if_o we_o run_v the_o race_n of_o god_n look_v to_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o end_n shall_v be_v glorious_a and_o comfortable_a therefore_o let_v we_o all_o run_v this_o race_n verse_n 3._o now_o follow_v the_o apply_v of_o the_o example_n where_o 1._o what_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v in_o christ._n 2._o to_o what_o end_n the_o matter_n of_o the_o consideration_n and_o the_o end_n the_o thing_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o christ_n be_v his_o patient_a bear_n of_o evil_a tongue_n where_o 1._o his_o fortitude_n in_o bear_v 2._o what_o it_o be_v 3._o how_o great_a 4._o of_o who_o 5._o against_o who_o consider_v he_o i_o need_v not_o name_v he_o he_o have_v be_v point_v out_o to_o you_o with_o the_o finger_n already_o he_o may_v have_v call_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n to_o consume_v they_o he_o may_v have_v have_v many_o legion_n of_o angel_n to_o destroy_v they_o he_o may_v have_v make_v their_o tongue_n to_o rot_v or_o swell_v in_o their_o head_n while_o they_o be_v a_o speak_v yet_o he_o endure_v they_o and_o go_v away_o such_o you_o be_v nothing_o to_o it_o such_o a_o unmatchable_a contradiction_n the_o like_a be_v not_o to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o world_n again_o such_o contradiction_n in_o word_n and_o deed_n too_o luk._n 2.34_o act_n 28.22_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d against_o himself_o the_o end_n lest_o you_o be_v weary_v as_o travellour_n in_o their_o journey_n and_o faint_a and_o loose_v in_o your_o mind_n as_o they_o be_v who_o joint_n be_v loose_v and_o so_o fall_v down_o never_o be_v there_o any_o so_o ill_o speak_v of_o so_o much_o speak_v against_o that_o so_o little_o deserve_v it_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ._n such_o as_o never_o be_v hear_v of_o neither_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n no_o grief_n be_v like_a to_o my_o grief_n say_v the_o church_n lam._n 1.12_o so_o no_o contradiction_n be_v like_a to_o christ_n contradiction_n 1._o if_o we_o respect_v the_o opprobrious_a speech_n wherewith_o they_o jade_v he_o all_o that_o can_v be_v devise_v they_o upbraid_v he_o with_o his_o father_n a_o carpenter_n by_o his_o brethren_n and_o sister_n by_o his_o country_n a_o galilean_a no_o good_a thing_n can_v come_v out_o of_o it_o never_o a_o good_a bird_n in_o that_o nest_n that_o be_v one_o of_o the_o least_o they_o cast_v aspersion_n on_o his_o life_n a_o bibber_n of_o wine_n a_o friend_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n a_o samaritan_n one_o that_o have_v a_o devil_n a_o magician_n that_o wrought_v by_o the_o devil_n a_o cozener_n a_o deceiver_n matth._n 27.63_o a_o seditious_a man_n a_o perverter_n of_o the_o people_n a_o rebel_n that_o deny_v to_o pay_v tribute_n to_o caesar_n a_o mad_a man_n mark_n 3.21_o a_o sabbath_n breaker_n because_o he_o heal_v on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n a_o blasphemer_n that_o entitle_v himself_o the_o son_n of_o god_n all_o that_o can_v be_v imagine_v luk._n 2.34_o 2._o if_o we_o respect_v the_o manner_n how_o they_o revile_v he_o with_o mock_n taunt_n nod_v of_o the_o head_n spit_v on_o he_o they_o blindfolded_z he_o they_o smite_v he_o and_o then_o they_o say_v prophesy_v o_o christ_n who_o it_o be_v that_o smite_v thou_o the_o manner_n be_v most_o ignominious_a 3._o if_o we_o respect_v the_o generality_n of_o the_o person_n that_o speak_v against_o he_o all_o of_o all_o degree_n do_v whet_v their_o tongue_n against_o he_o herod_n pilate_n the_o pharisee_n the_o sadducee_n the_o ruler_n of_o the_o church_n his_o kinsman_n joh._n 7.3_o the_o thief_n that_o be_v crucify_v with_o he_o both_o at_o the_o first_o though_o one_o repent_v the_o soldier_n the_o scum_n of_o the_o country_n the_o whole_a people_n cry_v with_o one_o voice_n away_o with_o he_o no_o king_n but_o caesar._n 4._o what_o be_v he_o against_o who_o they_o throw_v the_o dirt_n of_o these_o vile_a and_o malignant_a speech_n separate_a from_o sinner_n in_o who_o the_o most_o sharp_o sight_v eagle_n of_o they_o all_o can_v not_o find_v one_o spot_n of_o sin_n which_o of_o you_o can_v rebuke_v i_o of_o sin_n he_o do_v good_a to_o the_o whole_a country_n heal_v all_o disease_n for_o nothing_o he_o preach_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n yet_o thus_o they_o reward_v he_o he_o be_v the_o butt_n at_o which_o they_o shoot_v their_o poisonful_a arrow_n consider_v he_o david_n be_v worthy_a the_o consider_v how_o patient_o do_v he_o beat_v shimei_n he_o show_v himself_o more_o valiant_a in_o that_o say_v st._n chrysostome_n then_o in_o cut_v off_o goliahs_n head_n but_o that_o be_v nothing_o to_o this_o he_o bear_v one_o shimei_n christ_n bear_v many_o shimeis_n david_n be_v a_o sinner_n christ_n be_v none_o yet_o he_o endure_v the_o speak_n against_o of_o sinner_n let_v we_o consider_v he_o let_v he_o be_v in_o the_o mind_n and_o memory_n of_o we_o all_o when_o we_o be_v ill_o speak_v of_o let_v we_o consider_v christ._n it_o be_v hard_a to_o be_v endure_v yet_o he_o endure_v it_o neither_o be_v it_o patience_n perforce_o he_o may_v have_v curb_v they_o if_o he_o have_v list_v he_o may_v have_v cause_v their_o tongue_n to_o have_v be_v eat_v up_o with_o worm_n as_o nestorius_n be_v he_o may_v have_v make_v they_o to_o drop_v out_o of_o their_o head_n he_o may_v have_v call_v for_o a_o thunderbolt_n from_o heaven_n to_o strike_v they_o stark_o dead_a he_o can_v have_v make_v the_o earth_n to_o have_v open_v her_o mouth_n and_o swallow_v they_o up_o quick_a as_o he_o do_v core_n that_o speak_v against_o moses_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o he_o endure_v all_o we_o think_v much_o to_o be_v ill_o speak_v of_o and_o i_o pray_v you_o what_o be_v we_o in_o comparison_n of_o christ_n be_v the_o creator_n ill_o speak_v of_o and_o shall_v the_o creature_n stomach_n it_o do_v the_o potter_n endure_v ill_a speech_n and_o shall_v not_o the_o pot_n do_v he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o that_o be_v full_a of_o sin_n do_v the_o lord_n and_o master_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o the_o servant_n what_o be_v we_o great_a than_o christ_n my_o lord_n joab_n say_v vriah_n lie_v abroad_o in_o the_o field_n and_o shall_v i_o go_v to_o my_o house_n so_o the_o lord_n christ_n pass_v the_o pike_n of_o ill_a tongue_n 12._o and_o shall_v we_o think_v to_o be_v free_v from_o they_o there_o be_v three_o thing_n that_o may_v comfort_v we_o against_o evil_a tongue_n 1._o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n providence_n in_o all_o thing_n god_n carry_v a_o stroke_n in_o it_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n say_v eli_n let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a it_o may_v be_v god_n have_v bid_v he_o to_o curse_n david_n say_v that_o regal_a prophet_n that_o stay_v his_o hand_n their_o tongue_n move_v against_o we_o but_o it_o may_v be_v god_n move_v we_o or_o suffer_v it_o so_o to_o be_v
lust_n will_v be_v quench_v let_v we_o strive_v against_o drunkenness_n by_o not_o come_v at_o alehouse_n by_o not_o look_v on_o the_o wine_n when_o it_o smile_v in_o the_o glass_n 4_o by_o embrace_v the_o contrary_a virtue_n instead_o of_o pride_n let_v we_o embrace_v humility_n instead_o of_o covetousness_n liberality_n of_o uncleanness_n chastity_n etc._n etc._n verse_n 5._o the_o profitable_a use_n of_o affliction_n be_v ground_v on_o a_o testimony_n of_o sacred_a scripture_n where_o 1._o a_o allegation_n of_o the_o testimony_n verse_n 5.6_o 2._o a_o application_n of_o it_o in_o the_o allegation_n 1._o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v allege_v 2._o the_o matter_n of_o the_o testimony_n allege_v the_o physician_n prescript_n and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o verse_n 6._o it_o seem_v that_o it_o shall_v rather_o be_v a_o interrogation_n which_o be_v more_o forcible_a and_o frequent_a in_o the_o write_n of_o the_o apostle_n have_v you_o forget_v have_v you_o suffer_v such_o a_o sweet_a sentence_n to_o slip_v out_o of_o your_o mind_n some_o interpret_v it_o exhortation_n but_o the_o word_n consolation_n be_v comfortable_a &_o suitable_a to_o the_o place_n as_o the_o word_n child_n do_v import_v what_o consolation_n not_o that_o which_o be_v dumb_a but_o speak_v by_o the_o way_n of_o a_o kind_n reason_v and_o love_a disputation_n not_o only_o to_o they_o of_o the_o old_a testament_n but_o to_o you_o also_o of_o the_o new_a and_o how_o do_v it_o speak_v not_o as_o to_z servant_n but_o as_o to_o child_n 1_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o forget_v good_a thing_n those_o that_o be_v most_o joyful_a and_o comfortable_a to_o we_o our_o memory_n be_v as_o iron_n chest_n for_o bad_a thing_n they_o will_v keep_v they_o fast_o enough_o we_o will_v remember_v injury_n seven_o year_n after_o we_o will_v remember_v that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v at_o a_o play_n and_o interlude_n many_o year_n together_o and_o talk_v of_o it_o if_o we_o have_v read_v a_o thing_n in_o a_o wanton_a and_o lascivious_a book_n we_o will_v remember_v it_o but_o as_o for_o the_o sacred_a scripture_n the_o pasture_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o quick_o forget_v they_o yea_o even_o those_o thing_n that_o serve_v most_o for_o our_o comfort_n though_o we_o forget_v spur_n yet_o i_o think_v we_o shall_v not_o forget_v comfit_n though_o we_o forget_v those_o scripture_n that_o spur_v we_o on_o to_o goodness_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o forget_v they_o that_o may_v comfort_v we_o in_o our_o calamity_n yet_o say_v he_o you_o have_v forget_v the_o consolation_n little_a child_n will_v hardly_o forget_v sweet_a thing_n plum_n sugar_n etc._n etc._n yet_o we_o forget_v the_o sweet_a junkate_n that_o be_v in_o god_n apothecary_n shop_n let_v we_o rub_v our_o memory_n and_o call_v they_o to_o mind_n to_o the_o everlasting_a comfort_n of_o we_o all_o 2_o the_o papist_n will_v not_o be_v judge_v by_o the_o scripture_n because_o it_o be_v mute_a and_o can_v speak_v judex_fw-la est_fw-la lex_fw-la loquens_fw-la the_o scripture_n can_v speak_v therefore_o unfit_a to_o be_v a_o judge_n yet_o here_o you_o see_v the_o scripture_n speak_v so_o john_n 5.39.7.42.19.37_o and_o not_o that_o alone_a but_o god_n speak_v by_o it_o heb._n 3.7_o luke_n 1.70_o therefore_o it_o may_v well_o be_v judge_n of_o all_o controversy_n 3_o the_o scripture_n speak_v general_o unto_o all_o not_o to_o they_o alone_o that_o be_v alive_a at_o the_o first_o writing_n and_o publish_v of_o it_o but_o it_o speak_v to_o all_o posterity_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n rom._n 15.4_o mark_v 13.37_o the_o law_n appertain_v to_o the_o whole_a nation_n so_o do_v the_o scripture_n to_o the_o whole_a church_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o say_v of_o any_o place_n in_o the_o old_a or_o new_a testament_n this_o belong_v not_o to_o i_o 4_o it_o speak_v to_o the_o wicked_a as_o to_o servant_n they_o shall_v quake_v at_o it_o whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o as_o foelix_n tremble_v at_o s._n paul_n speech_n but_o it_o speak_v to_o the_o godly_a as_o to_o child_n therefore_o we_o shall_v reverent_o attend_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n speak_v in_o it_o then_o come_v the_o testimony_n itself_o which_o have_v two_o branch_n a_o exhortation_n and_o a_o reason_n of_o it_o in_o the_o exhortation_n a_o double_a counsel_n be_v prescribe_v to_o we_o 1._o that_o we_o shall_v not_o despise_v god_n correction_n 2._o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v discourage_v by_o they_o he_o speak_v to_o we_o as_o a_o father_n not_o my_o servant_n but_o my_o son_n despise_v not_o according_a to_o the_o hebrew_n cast_v it_o not_o away_o according_a to_o the_o greek_a set_v not_o light_a which_o be_v all_o one_o for_o that_o which_o we_o care_v not_o for_o we_o hurl_v away_o the_o fatherly_a chasten_n as_o a_o father_n chastise_v his_o child_n for_o he_o it_o be_v that_o chasten_v we_o whatsoever_o the_o rod_n or_o instrument_n be_v which_o he_o use_v sometime_o he_o chasten_v we_o by_o the_o devil_n as_o he_o do_v job_n sometime_o by_o creature_n fire_n and_o water_n by_o man_n of_o our_o own_o mould_n yet_o always_o the_o lord_n chasten_v we_o the_o philistines_n have_v kill_v eli_n his_o two_o son_n and_o take_v away_o the_o ark_n yet_o eli_n say_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n the_o sabean_o and_o chaldean_n take_v away_o iob_n cattle_n yet_o job_n say_v the_o lord_n have_v take_v away_o affliction_n come_v not_o by_o chance_n or_o fortune_n 1_o sam._n 6.9_o but_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o despise_v but_o accept_v with_o meekness_n god_n chastening_n 2_o we_o must_v not_o faint_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o affliction_n impose_v on_o we_o by_o god._n how_o ready_a be_v we_o to_o break_v forth_o into_o passionate_a and_o desperate_a speech_n never_o be_v any_o so_o torment_v as_o i_o be_o if_o god_n love_v i_o he_o will_v not_o thus_o afflict_v i_o oh_o this_o be_v great_a than_o i_o can_v bear_v we_o have_v much_o aquavitae_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o faint_v 1._o the_o inward_a comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o in_o all_o affliction_n cry_v in_o our_o heart_n abba_n father_n 2._o the_o consolation_n of_o scripture_n god_n apothecary_n shop_n from_o whence_o we_o may_v have_v medicine_n against_o all_o grief_n whatsoever_o 3._o the_o recordation_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v 4_o the_o cogitation_n of_o that_o heavenly_a company_n that_o draw_v in_o he_o yoke_n of_o affliction_n with_o we_o if_o we_o do_v bear_v the_o burden_n alone_o we_o may_v faint_v but_o we_o have_v many_o to_o bear_v it_o with_o we_o 5_o the_o sweet_a end_n affliction_n you_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o patience_n of_o job_n and_o what_o end_n the_o lord_n make_v our_o light_a affliction_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n cause_v unto_o we_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n therefore_o faint_v not_o verse_n 6._o the_o reason_n be_v double_a 1._o these_o chastisement_n be_v a_o token_n of_o god_n love_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o despise_v they_o 2_o they_o be_v a_o token_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n he_o receive_v that_o be_v into_o his_o kingdom_n may_v we_o certain_o conclude_v that_o god_n love_v all_o he_o chasten_v i_o sure_o he_o may_v punish_v the_o wicked_a as_o a_o judge_n do_v malefactor_n but_o chastise_n only_o his_o child_n who_o he_o love_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o punish_v pharaoh_n and_o the_o egyptian_n with_o frog_n chrys._n louse_n and_o other_o plague_n but_o he_o chastise_v only_o those_o who_o he_o love_v a_o bad_a man_n may_v have_v his_o house_n burn_v so_o may_v a_o good_a man_n the_o one_o the_o lord_n punish_v the_o other_o he_o chasten_v a_o bad_a man_n may_v be_v grievous_o sick_a so_o may_v a_o good_a man_n the_o one_o god_n punish_v the_o other_o he_o chasten_v how_o may_v we_o discern_v between_o punishment_n and_o chastisement_n 1_o the_o one_o be_v inflict_v in_o mercy_n the_o other_o in_o fury_n correct_v i_o o_o lord_n yet_o not_o in_o thy_o fury_n 2_o the_o one_o wax_n worse_o they_o fret_v and_o fume_n blaspheme_v fight_v against_o god_n continue_v still_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o obstinate_o resist_v god_n to_o the_o end_n as_o cain_n and_o other_o do_v 3_o the_o one_o be_v crush_v by_o their_o affliction_n they_o be_v as_o god_n hammer_n to_o crush_v they_o in_o piece_n the_o other_o be_v amend_v by_o their_o affliction_n they_o say_v with_o david_n it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v their_o affliction_n make_v they_o hurl_v away_o their_o sin_n 119.71_o drunkenness_n pride_n covetousness_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n the_o one_o be_v
this_o life_n and_o citizen_n of_o the_o holy_a jerusalem_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v peace_n ease_n health_n wealth_n worldly_a prosperity_n through_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n make_v we_o unholy_a noah_n continue_v a_o holy_a man_n all_o the_o time_n of_o the_o flood_n when_o he_o be_v shut_v up_o in_o the_o ark_n and_o toss_v with_o the_o water_n he_o no_o soon_o come_v to_o the_o dry_a ground_n and_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n but_o in_o some_o sort_n become_v unholy_a be_v overtake_v with_o wine_n we_o read_v of_o no_o filthiness_n that_o david_n commit_v while_o he_o be_v persecute_v by_o saul_n when_o he_o come_v to_o his_o kingdom_n and_o have_v peace_n from_o all_o his_o enemy_n than_o he_o fall_v into_o adultery_n when_o a_o man_n have_v his_o health_n and_o when_o he_o be_v of_o a_o strong_a and_o lusty_a constitution_n of_o body_n he_o run_v at_o random_n seldom_o or_o never_o think_v on_o god_n not_o with_o such_o zeal_n and_o sincerity_n as_o he_o ought_v to_o do_v on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v adversity_n that_o through_o god_n goodness_n make_v we_o holy_a man_n hezekiah_n be_v better_a in_o his_o sickness_n than_o in_o his_o health_n manasses_n chain_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o rid_v he_o of_o the_o chain_n of_o sin_n when_o he_o be_v the_o king_n of_o babel_n prisoner_n he_o become_v the_o lord_n free_a man_n david_n long_a and_o tedious_a sickness_n there_o be_v no_o rest_n in_o his_o bone_n because_o of_o his_o sin_n do_v he_o much_o good_a it_o make_v he_o to_o say_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o be_v afflict_v the_o sickness_n of_o the_o body_n engender_v the_o health_n of_o the_o soul_n perijssemus_fw-la nisi_fw-la perijssemus_fw-la say_v themistocles_n to_o his_o wife_n and_o child_n when_o they_o be_v banish_v and_o find_v extraordinary_a favour_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o stranger_n so_o we_o may_v say_v if_o our_o outward_a man_n have_v not_o perish_v by_o sickness_n our_o inner_a man_n have_v perish_v in_o the_o time_n of_o health_n we_o be_v martha_n carry_v away_o too_o much_o with_o the_o world_n sickness_n make_v we_o mary_n to_o meditate_v more_o upon_o heavenly_a matter_n that_o cause_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o that_o with_o tear_n to_o turn_v our_o face_n to_o the_o wall_n and_o take_v a_o farewell_n of_o the_o world_n as_o hezekiah_n do_v to_o call_v our_o sin_n to_o remembrance_n as_o 1_o reg._n 17.18_o therefore_o let_v we_o bear_v the_o chastisement_n of_o our_o wise_a and_o love_a father_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n in_o this_o life_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a jerusalem_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v verse_n 11._o the_o event_n and_o issue_n of_o affliction_n be_v amplify_v by_o a_o comparison_n of_o the_o time_n 1._o he_o show_v the_o present_a asperity_n of_o affliction_n then_o the_o future_a utility_n no_o child_n take_v pleasure_n in_o correction_n for_o the_o time_n it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a but_o when_o he_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n he_o praise_v god_n for_o it_o that_o he_o be_v not_o permit_v to_o live_v as_o he_o list_v but_o be_v keep_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o piety_n so_o god_n chastisement_n be_v not_o joyous_a for_o the_o time_n 5.41_o to_o the_o flesh_n though_o the_o spirit_n than_o rejoice_v as_o some_o have_v clap_v their_o hand_n for_o joy_n in_o the_o flame_n of_o fire_n yet_o to_o the_o flesh_n no_o affliction_n be_v comfortable_a sickness_n imprisonment_n banishment_n death_n be_v not_o joyous_a child_n cry_v out_o o_o good_a master_n good_a father_n so_o we_o cry_v out_o for_o pain_n oh_o my_o head_n my_o back_n etc._n etc._n oh_o good_a jesu_n afterward_o when_o the_o pain_n be_v remove_v the_o heart_n purge_v and_o they_o feel_v the_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n it_o yield_v the_o peaceable_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a life_n lead_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n it_o breed_v quietness_n of_o conscience_n the_o peace_n that_o pass_v all_o understanding_n it_o procure_v eternal_a rest_n and_o quietness_n in_o heaven_n where_o we_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o all_o calamity_n 2_o cor._n 4._o pen._n the_o time_n of_o affliction_n be_v the_o seed_n time_n the_o harvest_n come_v afterward_o as_o he_o say_v of_o virtue_n amara_fw-la radix_fw-la dulcis_fw-la fructus_fw-la may_v most_o true_o be_v say_v of_o affliction_n the_o beginning_n be_v as_o bitter_a as_o gall_v or_o wormwood_n but_o the_o end_n shall_v be_v sweet_a than_o honey_n a_o sick_a man_n will_v drink_v bitter_a potion_n for_o health_n a_o merchant_n will_v endure_v storm_n and_o tempest_n for_o wealth_n 16.21_o a_o woman_n endure_v great_a pain_n and_o sore_a travel_n for_o the_o joy_n of_o a_o man_n child_n a_o husbandman_n will_v sow_v in_o winter_n that_o he_o may_v reap_v in_o harvest_n so_o let_v we_o be_v willing_a to_o sow_v in_o tear_n in_o this_o life_n of_o affliction_n that_o we_o may_v reap_v in_o joy_n in_o the_o life_n of_o rest_n and_o quietness_n this_o fruit_n be_v amplify_v by_o a_o description_n of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o it_o bring_v this_o fruit_n non_fw-la castigatis_fw-la sed_fw-la exercitatis_fw-la by_o they_o we_o be_v exercise_v to_o all_o goodness_n god_n reward_v we_o opportunè_fw-la afterward_o abundè_fw-la fruit_n integrè_fw-la of_o righteousness_n just_o to_o they_o that_o be_v exercise_v one_o action_n make_v not_o a_o exercise_n he_o be_v not_o a_o soldier_n that_o have_v fight_v once_o a_o wrestler_n that_o have_v wrestle_v once_o a_o marrinour_n that_o have_v sail_v once_o habitus_fw-la acquiritur_fw-la crebris_fw-la actionibus_fw-la so_o he_o be_v not_o exercise_v with_o affliction_n that_o have_v be_v once_o afflict_v we_o must_v be_v exercise_v by_o many_o chastisement_n through_o many_o tribulation_n we_o must_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n god_n will_v exercise_v we_o daily_o the_o body_n that_o want_v exercise_n be_v corrupt_a and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o exercise_v with_o affliction_n we_o shall_v grow_v naught_o there_o be_v two_o exercise_n for_o the_o faithful_a the_o scripture_n hebr._n 3.14_o and_o affliction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v saint_n chrysost._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exercise_n make_v a_o man_n valiant_a and_o invincible_a he_o that_o be_v not_o use_v to_o run_v can_v run_v well_o use_n make_v perfectness_n this_o may_v mitigate_v the_o pain_n of_o affliction_n it_o be_v but_o a_o exercise_n that_o god_n use_v for_o our_o good_a in_o all_o affliction_n let_v we_o not_o look_v so_o much_o on_o the_o time_n present_a as_o on_o the_o time_n to_o come_v all_o our_o comfort_n be_v in_o this_o word_n afterward_o the_o cut_n and_o launch_v of_o a_o man_n the_o put_v of_o long_a tent_n into_o the_o sore_n of_o a_o man_n be_v not_o joyous_a for_o the_o present_a but_o when_o the_o dead_a flesh_n be_v take_v out_o the_o soare_z cure_v the_o health_n that_o come_v afterward_o bring_v joy_n eadem_fw-la est_fw-la ratio_fw-la disciplinae_fw-la qua_fw-la medicinae_fw-la no_o apprentiseship_n for_o the_o time_n be_v very_o joyous_a many_o of_o they_o work_v hard_a and_o fare_v hard_a they_o have_v many_o a_o heavy_a blow_n be_v weary_a of_o their_o life_n think_v every_o year_n two_o till_o they_o be_v out_o of_o their_o apprentiseship_n the_o joy_n come_v afterward_o when_o they_o be_v free_a man_n when_o they_o set_v up_o for_o themselves_o by_o god_n blessing_n some_o prove_v mayor_n alderman_n or_o the_o chief_a man_n in_o the_o town_n where_o they_o have_v serve_v no_o childbirth_n be_v joyous_a for_o the_o present_a when_o a_o woman_n travail_v she_o have_v sorrow_n but_o when_o she_o be_v deliver_v of_o the_o child_n she_o remember_v no_o more_o the_o anguish_n for_o joy_n that_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n the_o seed_n time_n for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v not_o very_o joyous_a the_o husbandman_n endure_v much_o cold_a and_o rain_n and_o his_o seed_n for_o the_o present_a seem_v to_o be_v lose_v when_o harvest_n come_v then_o come_v the_o joy_n so_o the_o seed_n of_o righteousness_n be_v sow_v in_o affliction_n in_o this_o life_n the_o great_a joy_n shall_v be_v at_o the_o general_a harvest_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v 16.25_o then_o all_o weep_a and_o wail_v shall_v be_v cast_v out_o then_o we_o shall_v not_o know_v what_o sickness_n mean_v then_o shall_v we_o have_v joy_n that_o neither_o eye_n have_v see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v neither_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v let_v this_o be_v as_o sugar_n to_o sweeten_v affliction_n to_o we_o 2_o cor._n 4._o ult_n now_o follow_v the_o conclusion_n of_o this_o point_n wherein_o he_o exhort_v they_o to_o courage_n ver._n 12._o to_o constancy_n ver._n 13._o verse_n 12._o wherefore_o see_v the_o
profit_n of_o affliction_n be_v so_o great_a lift_v up_o the_o hand_n manus_fw-la sunt_fw-la organa_fw-la organorum_fw-la they_o that_o be_v faint_a and_o of_o a_o feeble_a courage_n hang_v down_o their_o hand_n and_o have_v weak_a knee_n the_o knee_n sustain_v the_o weight_n of_o the_o body_n 17.11_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o take_v heart_n to_o they_o to_o lift_v up_o their_o hand_n and_o to_o strengthen_v their_o knee_n that_o they_o may_v run_v the_o race_n set_v before_o they_o runner_n stretch_v out_o their_o hand_n leg_n and_o knee_n too_o so_o must_v we_o in_o this_o spiritual_a race_n verse_n 13._o stagger_v not_o but_o go_v firm_o like_o stout_a man_n make_v straight_o step_n go_v not_o awry_o rectos_fw-la gressus_fw-la facimus_fw-la rectè_fw-la credendo_fw-la confitendo_fw-la patiendo_fw-la now_o you_o halt_v but_o you_o be_v in_o the_o way_n if_o you_o look_v not_o to_o it_o you_o may_v be_v carry_v quite_o out_o of_o the_o way_n there_o be_v triplex_fw-la obliquitas_fw-la in_o intellectu_fw-la affectu_fw-la actione_n the_o people_n in_o elias_n time_n halt_v between_o two_o opinion_n 1_o reg._n 18.2_o so_o some_o of_o the_o hebrew_n begin_v to_o halt_v between_o two_o religion_n judaism_n and_o christianisme_n the_o false_a apostle_n and_o persecute_v jew_n make_v they_o as_o it_o be_v to_o halt_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o temple_n be_v of_o god_n institution_n shall_v we_o forsake_v they_o and_o believe_v in_o christ_n crucify_v they_o that_o be_v christian_n be_v hate_v of_o all_o the_o world_n spoil_v of_o their_o good_n and_o life_n too_o we_o will_v pause_v a_o little_a on_o the_o matter_n we_o will_v consider_v with_o ourselves_o whether_o it_o be_v best_o for_o we_o to_o be_v christian_n or_o not_o this_o halt_a he_o will_v have_v remove_v and_o wish_n they_o to_o make_v straight_o step_n to_o go_v on_o manful_o in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o no_o affliction_n make_v they_o to_o halt_v as_o for_o we_o god_n be_v thank_v for_o it_o we_o live_v not_o in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n as_o the_o hebrew_n do_v we_o be_v not_o spoil_v of_o our_o good_n cast_v into_o prison_n constrain_v to_o fly_v our_o native_a country_n carry_v to_o the_o stake_n to_o be_v burn_v for_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n we_o have_v a_o virtuous_a and_o religious_a king_n that_o be_v a_o nurse_n father_n to_o the_o church_n yet_o the_o chastisement_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v rife_o among_o we_o because_o we_o be_v not_o bastard_n but_o son_n when_o the_o first_o bear_v be_v destroy_v in_o egypt_n 12.30_o there_o be_v not_o one_o house_n of_o the_o egyptian_n but_o one_o dead_a in_o it_o there_o be_v scant_o one_o house_n among_o we_o but_o there_o be_v one_o sick_a or_o afflict_a in_o it_o a_o man_n can_v travel_v almost_o into_o no_o country_n but_o he_o shall_v find_v a_o number_n sick_a sometime_o the_o man_n and_o wife_n child_n and_o servant_n down_o at_o once_o neither_o be_v they_o of_o the_o worse_a sort_n drunkard_n adulterer_n atheist_n etc._n etc._n but_o many_o of_o the_o better_a sort_n good_a professor_n sober_a godly_a and_o religious_a man_n that_o be_v thus_o visit_v our_o heavenly_a father_n see_v something_o amiss_o among_o we_o which_o cause_v he_o to_o send_v forth_o his_o rod_n into_o so_o many_o place_n the_o church_n of_o corinth_n be_v a_o excellent_a church_n yet_o st._n paul_n say_v for_o this_o cause_n namely_o a_o negligent_a and_o disorderly_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n many_o be_v weak_a sick_a and_o sleep_v among_o you_o the_o lord_n see_v we_o to_o be_v rock_v asleep_a in_o security_n to_o be_v negligent_a in_o prayer_n read_v of_o scripture_n come_v to_o church_n he_o see_v the_o heavenly_a manna_n of_o his_o word_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o be_v loathe_v in_o all_o place_n man_n wax_v too_o nice_a and_o dainty_a in_o hear_v he_o see_v the_o sacrament_n not_o to_o be_v regard_v man_n make_v small_a reckon_n of_o these_o seal_n of_o faith_n for_o these_o cause_v many_o be_v weak_a and_o sick_a among_o we_o yet_o let_v we_o not_o faint_a under_o these_o affliction_n let_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o hand_n that_o hang_v down_o etc._n etc._n let_v we_o consider_v who_o it_o be_v that_o strike_v we_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n say_v eli_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v not_o a_o unlucky_a conjunction_n of_o planet_n they_o be_v not_o the_o dog_n day_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o disease_n they_o be_v not_o simple_o to_o be_v impute_v to_o the_o weather_n or_o the_o time_n of_o the_o year_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o smite_v we_o and_o let_v he_o do_v what_o seem_v he_o good_a he_o be_v our_o love_a and_o merciful_a father_n in_o christ_n jesus_n he_o will_v lay_v no_o more_o on_o we_o than_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o bear_v to_o our_o everlasting_a comfort_n in_o the_o end_n we_o be_v chasten_v by_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n he_o suffer_v the_o wicked_a oftentimes_o to_o live_v in_o jollity_n the_o rod_n of_o god_n be_v not_o upon_o they_o they_o be_v not_o in_o trouble_n as_o other_o man_n but_o he_o school_n his_o own_o child_n they_o shall_v seldom_o be_v without_o some_o affliction_n or_o other_o lest_o they_o shall_v be_v drown_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n therefore_o let_v we_o bear_v the_o chastisement_n of_o the_o lord_n patient_o for_o a_o short_a time_n in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v but_o a_o span_n long_o that_o we_o may_v live_v with_o our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v hitherto_o he_o have_v give_v a_o precept_n touch_v ourselves_o how_o we_o ourselves_o be_v with_o patience_n to_o run_v the_o race_n set_v before_o we_o quiet_o endure_v such_o chastisement_n as_o our_o father_n impose_v now_o he_o do_v further_o enjoin_v we_o to_o be_v as_o trumpet_n to_o waken_v other_o to_o it_o that_o they_o may_v run_v together_o with_o we_o in_o the_o race_n of_o christianity_n where_o 1._o a_o admonition_n 2._o a_o reason_n for_o the_o enforce_n of_o it_o verse_n 18._o in_o the_o admonition_n 1._o a_o general_a propound_v of_o it_o verse_n 14._o 2._o a_o particular_a unfolding_n of_o it_o in_o the_o general_a propound_v of_o it_o 1._o the_o virtue_n commend_v to_o we_o peace_n and_o holiness_n then_o the_o reason_n for_o the_o enforce_n of_o they_o of_o the_o latter_a especial_o verse_n 14._o he_o do_v not_o say_v embrace_v peace_n when_o it_o come_v to_o you_o and_o offer_v herself_o to_o you_o but_o though_o she_o run_v away_o follow_v she_o lay_v hold_v on_o she_o and_o bring_v she_o whether_o she_o will_v or_o no._n we_o must_v seek_v peace_n instanter_fw-la follow_v it_o generaliter_fw-la with_o all_o prudenter_n in_o holiness_n not_o with_o some_o but_o all_o not_o with_o your_o friend_n alone_o but_o with_o your_o enemy_n too_o not_o only_o with_o they_o of_o the_o same_o religion_n but_o with_o those_o that_o be_v of_o another_o religion_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o their_o person_n though_o not_o with_o their_o vice_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o all_o what_o in_o thou_o lie_v especial_o holiness_n that_o be_v of_o absolute_a necessity_n be_v not_o so_o greedy_a of_o peace_n that_o you_o shall_v forget_v holiness_n holiness_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n 1_o thes._n 4.3_o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o hereunto_o he_o invit_v we_o by_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o want_n of_o it_o without_o which_o no_o man_n be_v he_o never_o so_o wise_a learned_a honourable_a though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n he_o can_v be_v save_v without_o holiness_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o bless_a and_o glorious_a kingdom_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v as_o a_o citizen_n of_o the_o same_o kingdom_n our_o saviour_n be_v at_o peace_n with_o the_o pharisee_n he_o go_v to_o many_o of_o their_o house_n to_o dinner_n he_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o caesar_n though_o he_o be_v a_o persecutor_n of_o the_o church_n and_o pay_v tribute_n to_o he_o and_o we_o may_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n throughout_o the_o wide_a compass_n of_o the_o world_n with_o atheist_n drunkard_n adulterer_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 5.10_o yet_o here_o two_o caution_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v 1._o we_o must_v distinguish_v between_o peace_n and_o familiarity_n we_o may_v be_v at_o a_o general_a peace_n even_o with_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n but_o we_o must_v not_o be_v familiar_a with_o they_o there_o be_v danger_n in_o that_o all_o our_o delight_n must_v be_v on_o the_o saint_n that_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n they_o must_v be_v our_o familiar_n 2._o we_o may_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o the_o person_n of_o all_o but_o with_o the_o vice_n of_o none_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o a_o drunkard_n but_o not_o with_o his_o drunkenness_n reprove_v that_o
offerebant_fw-la antequam_fw-la aaron_n in_fw-la sacerdotium_fw-la eligeretur_fw-la hier._n trad_a hebr._n in_o genesin_n so_o must_v we_o in_o special_a manner_n be_v consecrate_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o as_o so_o many_o nazarite_n serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n israel_n be_v my_o first_o bear_v though_o all_o the_o world_n be_v i_o all_o the_o world_n be_v god_n yet_o we_o be_v his_o first_o bear_v what_o a_o honour_n be_v this_o a_o noble_a man_n have_v many_o son_n the_o young_a may_v go_v a_o beg_n the_o elder_a have_v all_o the_o land_n among_o we_o there_o be_v never_o a_o young_a brother_n all_o elder_a brethren_n and_o shall_v all_o have_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n let_v we_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o it_o israel_n be_v his_o even_o so_o we_o be_v god_n first_o bear_v be_v his_o not_o our_o own_o we_o be_v buy_v with_o a_o price_n and_o must_v glorify_v god_n in_o our_o spirit_n and_o body_n which_o be_v he_o the_o three_o point_n be_v the_o stability_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v write_v in_o heaven_n not_o mention_v with_o the_o tongue_n which_o soon_o vanish_v but_o write_v littera_n scripta_fw-la manet_fw-la he_o have_v write_v we_o on_o the_o palm_n of_o his_o hand_n we_o be_v ever_o in_o his_o sight_n god_n need_v no_o pen_n paper_n write_v table_n for_o help_v of_o memory_n but_o this_o be_v speak_v for_o our_o capacity_n the_o senator_n of_o rome_n be_v call_v patres_fw-la conscripti_fw-la because_o a_o register_n be_v take_v of_o their_o name_n a_o captain_n set_v down_o the_o name_n of_o his_o soldier_n in_o a_o book_n so_o god_n almighty_a to_o show_v what_o account_n he_o make_v of_o we_o have_v our_o name_n write_v where_o not_o in_o water_n not_o in_o loose_a paper_n not_o in_o the_o earth_n where_o peradventure_o they_o may_v be_v blot_v out_o but_o in_o heaven_n whither_o none_o of_o our_o enemy_n can_v have_v access_n to_o race_n out_o our_o name_n in_o what_o book_n be_v our_o name_n write_v not_o of_o death_n but_o of_o life_n who_o the_o lamb_n book_n of_o life_n we_o be_v not_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o angel_n but_o of_o christ_n himself_o to_o what_o end_n a_o king_n take_v the_o name_n of_o one_o of_o his_o own_o subject_n to_o prefer_v he_o to_o make_v he_o a_o lord_n &c_n &c_n god_n take_v our_o name_n to_o prefer_v we_o to_o a_o kingdom_n how_o shall_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o name_n be_v write_v in_o heaven_n a_o posteriori_fw-la not_o à _fw-la priori_fw-la 2_o tim._n 2.19_o first_o the_o elect_n know_v christ_n joh._n 17.3_o 2._o they_o believe_v in_o christ_n gal._n 3.26_o they_o be_v plentiful_a in_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n by_o jesus_n christ_n they_o add_v virtue_n to_o faith_n this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o chrys._n term_v it_o 1_o cor._n hom_n 3._o to_o conclude_v by_o work_n i_o have_v work_n therefore_o i_o have_v faith_n i_o have_v faith_n therefore_o i_o have_v christ_n i_o have_v christ_n therefore_o i_o have_v heaven_n tà m_fw-la certus_fw-la esse_fw-la debes_fw-la de_fw-la requie_n de_fw-fr foelicitate_fw-la si_fw-la mandata_fw-la ejus_fw-la custodieris_fw-la quam_fw-la certus_fw-la es_fw-la de_fw-la perditione_n si_fw-la ea_fw-la contempseris_fw-la 94._o ob._n 1._o work_n may_v be_v hypocritical_a 2._o uncertain_a 3._o imperfect_a but_o be_v sincere_a they_o may_v assure_v we_o of_o our_o salvation_n a_o ring_n may_v be_v imperfect_a not_o full_o perfect_v by_o the_o skill_n of_o the_o artificer_n it_o may_v have_v a_o crack_n in_o it_o yet_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o love_n of_o he_o that_o give_v it_o so_o imperfect_a work_n may_v assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n too_o issue_v from_o the_o root_n of_o unfeigned_a faith_n therefore_o unfaithful_a doubt_v be_v exclude_v let_v we_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o good_a work_n then_o a_o entrance_n shall_v be_v minister_v unto_o we_o abundant_o into_o the_o everlasting_a kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n psal._n 37.24_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o dormire_fw-la in_o utramque_fw-la aurem_fw-la i_o care_v not_o how_o i_o live_v i_o shall_v be_v save_v there_o may_v be_v a_o christian_a assurance_n but_o no_o unchristian_a security_n nusquam_fw-la securitas_fw-la say_v s._n bern_n in_o psal._n 15._o nec_fw-la in_o coelo_fw-la nec_fw-la in_o paradiso_fw-la nec_fw-la in_o mundo_fw-la in_o coelo_fw-la cecidit_fw-la angelus_n sub_fw-la praesentia_fw-la divinitatis_fw-la in_fw-la paradiso_fw-la cecidit_fw-la adam_n in_o loco_fw-la voluptatis_fw-la in_fw-la mundo_fw-la cecidit_fw-la judas_n in_o schola_fw-la salvatoris_fw-la let_v we_o never_o be_v high_o mind_v but_o fear_v with_o a_o reverend_a fear_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n i_o fear_v all_o my_o way_n say_v that_o holy_a man_n if_o you_o abuse_v this_o comfortable_a doctrine_n set_v all_o at_o six_o and_o seven_o than_o thou_o be_v most_o unsure_a as_o you_o believe_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v plentiful_a in_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o as_o your_o name_n be_v in_o heaven_n and_o you_o look_v for_o a_o place_n in_o heaven_n so_o live_v as_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n live_v not_o as_o earthworm_n always_o grovel_v on_o the_o earth_n but_o live_v as_o man_n of_o another_o world_n by_o have_v your_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n 1_o here_o it_o be_v as_o clear_a as_o the_o noonday_n that_o the_o catholic_a church_n consist_v only_o of_o the_o elect_a notwithstanding_o it_o be_v a_o axiom_n with_o bellarmine_n 7._o non_fw-la solum_fw-la praedestinati_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la reprobi_fw-la ad_fw-la ecclesiam_fw-la pertinent_a a_o strange_a position_n indeed_o as_o augustine_n distinguish_v excellent_o well_o the_o wicked_a be_v paleae_fw-la inter_fw-la frumentum_fw-la in_o domo_fw-la dei_fw-la sed_fw-la non_fw-la domus_fw-la dei_fw-la de_fw-fr bapt_v cont_n donat._n l._n 7._o c._n 12._o cant._n 4.12_o christ_n spouse_n be_v a_o garden_n enclose_v a_o spring_n shut_v up_o and_o a_o fountain_n seal_v up_o haec_fw-la intelligere_fw-la non_fw-la audeo_fw-la nisi_fw-la in_o sanctis_fw-la &_o justis_fw-la de_fw-fr bapt_a cont_n donat._n lib._n 6._o cap._n 27._o it_o a_o munitur_fw-la say_v greg._n ut_fw-la nullus_fw-la reprobus_fw-la ingrediatur_fw-la 4._o ecclesia_fw-la est_fw-la templum_fw-la aedificatum_fw-la ex_fw-la diis_fw-la quos_fw-la facit_fw-la non_fw-la factus_fw-la deus_fw-la aug._n tom._n 3._o enchyr._fw-la ad_fw-la laur._n c._n 6._o p._n 172._o a._n our_o bless_a saviour_n affirm_v of_o the_o church_n joh._n 10.3_o for_o it_o be_v the_o church_n of_o the_o firstborn_a who_o name_n be_v write_v in_o heaven_n 2_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o elect_v can_v perish_v non_fw-la perit_fw-la filius_fw-la promissionis_fw-la sed_fw-la filius_fw-la perditionis_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr corr_n &_o great_a l._n 2._o cap._n 9_o the_o three_o person_n to_o who_o we_o be_v come_v be_v the_o founder_n and_o defender_n of_o the_o church_n who_o be_v describe_v by_o his_o nature_n and_o office_n for_o his_o nature_n he_o be_v god_n for_o his_o office_n a_o judge_n the_o lord_n chief_a justice_n of_o all_o the_o world_n god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n heb._n 12._o ult_n and_o dare_v we_o be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o come_v to_o he_o he_o be_v ignis_fw-la consumens_fw-la to_o the_o wicked_a ignis_fw-la muniens_fw-la to_o the_o godly_a zach._n 2.5_o ay_o a_o wall_n of_o fire_n round_o about_o jerusalem_n to_o protect_v she_o from_o all_o her_o enemy_n all_o be_v come_v to_o god_n secundum_fw-la praesentiam_fw-la whither_o shall_v i_o go_v from_o thy_o face_n secundum_fw-la potentiam_fw-la his_o power_n be_v over_o all_o none_o can_v avoid_v it_o but_o we_o be_v come_v to_o he_o secundum_fw-la bonitatem_fw-la happy_a be_v the_o people_n that_o be_v in_o such_o a_o case_n bless_v be_v the_o people_n who_o god_n be_v the_o lord_n he_o be_v dominus_fw-la omnium_fw-la more_o peculiarly_a he_o be_v deus_fw-la fidelium_fw-la the_o philistines_n say_v god_n be_v come_v into_o the_o host_n woe_n be_v to_o we_o but_o we_o be_v come_v to_o god_n and_o joy_n with_o we_o not_o only_o to_o god_n as_o he_o be_v a_o father_n but_o as_o he_o be_v a_o judge_n too_o yea_o the_o judge_n of_o all_o high_a and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a just_a and_o unjust_a good_a and_o bad_a iren._n l._n 1._o c._n 9_o write_v of_o some_o call_v gnostici_n who_o have_v their_o name_n of_o knowledge_n which_o affirm_v they_o be_v incomprehensibilis_fw-la judicii_fw-la the_o judge_n can_v not_o catch_v they_o at_o the_o latter_a day_n but_o he_o will_v find_v they_o out_o a_o writ_n shall_v be_v return_v reperti_fw-la sunt_fw-la in_o baliva_fw-la nostra_fw-la we_o must_v all_o appear_v either_o ad_fw-la judicium_fw-la discretionis_fw-la or_o damnationis_fw-la as_o s._n august_n speak_v of_o absolution_n be_v sever_v from_o the_o goat_n or_o
people_n i_o have_v be_v ample_a in_o this_o text_n heretofore_o i_o will_v now_o bury_v it_o in_o silence_n but_o christ_n be_v the_o mediator_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o which_o he_o have_v establish_v with_o his_o own_o blood_n the_o heretic_n call_v melchisideciani_n make_v melchizedec_n our_o mediator_n epiphan_n contr_n haeret_fw-la l._n 2._o tom_n 1._o some_o papist_n will_v have_v all_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n to_o be_v our_o mediator_n together_o with_o christ._n aquin._n p._n 3._o q._n 26._o art_n 1._o he_o free_o confess_v that_o christ_n be_v our_o mediator_n simpliciter_fw-la &_o perfectiuè_fw-la yet_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n also_o must_v be_v our_o mediator_n dispositiuè_a &_o ministerialiter_fw-la they_o be_v much_o behold_v to_o this_o distinction_n of_o principal_a and_o ministerial_a some_o unskilful_a physician_n give_v one_o drink_n or_o one_o medicine_n for_o all_o disease_n so_o these_o man_n apply_v this_o distinction_n of_o principal_a and_o ministerial_a to_o salve_v up_o all_o soar_v among_o they_o christ_n be_v the_o chief_a head_n of_o the_o church_n the_o pope_n be_v a_o ministerial_a head_n under_o he_o so_o christ_n be_v the_o principal_a mediator_n angel_n and_o saint_n be_v ministerial_a yet_o if_o a_o woman_n shall_v hear_v she_o have_v a_o chief_a husband_n and_o a_o ministerial_a husband_n she_o can_v hardly_o endure_v it_o 1_o tim._n 2.5_o one_o god_n one_o mediator_n they_o may_v as_o well_o say_v there_o be_v one_o principal_a god_n but_o many_o ministerial_a god_n under_o he_o as_o to_o say_v there_o be_v one_o chief_a mediator_n and_o many_o ministerial_a and_o he_o tell_v we_o who_o it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o be_v of_o the_o feminine_a gender_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o alone_o and_o no_o other_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n must_v be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n he_o must_v have_v aliquid_fw-la simile_n deo_fw-la aliquid_fw-la simile_n hominibus_fw-la say_v saint_n aug._n confess_v l._n 10._o c._n 42._o that_o he_o may_v mediate_v between_o they_o both_o if_o he_o be_v only_a man_n he_o can_v not_o go_v to_o god_n if_o he_o be_v only_a god_n he_o can_v not_o go_v to_o man_n as_o for_o angel_n they_o be_v neither_o god_n nor_o man_n therefore_o they_o can_v be_v our_o mediator_n as_o for_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n they_o be_v half_a man_n they_o have_v soul_n but_o as_o yet_o they_o have_v no_o body_n and_o they_o be_v not_o god_n therefore_o they_o can_v be_v our_o mediator_n nay_o proper_o to_o speak_v the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o glorious_a trinity_n can_v be_v our_o mediator_n for_o though_o he_o be_v god_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o man_n much_o less_o can_v the_o angel_n and_o saint_n be_v our_o mediator_n there_o be_v but_o one_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n and_o that_o be_v christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v god_n above_o all_o bless_v for_o ever_o vouchsafe_v likewise_o for_o our_o sake_n to_o become_v man_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n have_v establish_v the_o covenant_n with_o his_o blood_n it_o be_v christ_n alone_o that_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o hit_n cross_n have_v set_v at_o peace_n all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n col._n 1._o therefore_o he_o be_v the_o only_a mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n no_o testament_n be_v of_o force_n without_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testatour_n let_v they_o prove_v that_o any_o die_v for_o we_o beside_o christ_n and_o then_o we_o will_v acknowledge_v other_o mediator_n as_o he_o tread_v the_o wine_n press_v alone_o so_o he_o be_v mediator_n alone_o it_o be_v sacrilege_n to_o adjoyne_v other_o to_o he_o therefore_o as_o he_o take_v the_o pain_n alone_o so_o let_v he_o have_v the_o honour_n alone_o heaven_n indeed_o be_v open_v by_o christ_n but_o we_o be_v sinner_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v admit_v into_o it_o yes_o for_o our_o sin_n be_v wash_v away_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ._n where_o 1._o sanguinis_fw-la larga_fw-la effusio_fw-la 2._o effusi_fw-la excellens_fw-la utilitas_fw-la the_o blood_n that_o speak_v better_o than_o that_o of_o abel_n oecum_fw-la 1._o in_o the_o greek_a it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d erasmus_n read_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o do_v oecum_fw-la refer_v it_o to_o abel_n not_o to_o his_o blood_n 2_o hebr._n 11.4_o he_o be_v say_v yet_o to_o speak_v it_o come_v all_o to_o one_o reckon_v saint_n chrys._n read_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d melius_fw-la but_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o plural_a number_n the_o blood_n of_o abel_n speak_v well_o in_o his_o kind_n it_o be_v meet_v that_o sin_n shall_v be_v avenge_v but_o this_o speak_v better_a in_o his_o kind_n to_o the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o we_o all_o 1._o abel_n speak_v on_o earth_n this_o in_o heaven_n 2._o that_o speak_v against_o cain_n and_o elias_n make_v request_n against_o israel_n rom._n 11.2_o this_o speak_v for_o we_o all_o 3._o that_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o a_o mere_a man_n this_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o he_o that_o be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o that_o cry_v murder_n murder_n my_o brother_n have_v murder_v i_o this_o cry_n i_o have_v be_v murder_v and_o kill_v for_o my_o brethren_n 5._o that_o do_v tsagmah_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d clamare_fw-la send_v forth_o a_o hideous_a cry_n this_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d speak_v sweet_o to_o we_o that_o do_v cry_v after_o a_o terrible_a manner_n this_o do_v speak_v after_o a_o more_o joyful_a manner_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d more_o splendid_a more_o significant_a more_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a a_o cry_n be_v fearful_a and_o lamentable_a so_o be_v not_o a_o voice_n 6._o abel_n blood_n have_v no_o power_n of_o cleanse_v this_o have_v it_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n this_o saint_n ambrose_n paint_v out_o in_o most_o lively_a colour_n ille_fw-la vindictam_fw-la clamavit_fw-la hic_fw-la indulgentiam_fw-la ille_fw-la peccatum_fw-la fratris_fw-la accusat_fw-la hic_fw-la peccatum_fw-la mundi_fw-la remisit_fw-la ille_fw-la prodidit_fw-la crimen_fw-la hic_fw-la texit_fw-la as_o it_o be_v write_v beati_fw-la quorum_fw-la tecta_fw-la sunt_fw-la peccata_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr fuga_fw-la saeculi_fw-la c._n 5._o bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v come_v to_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o his_o blood_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o vulgar_a read_v it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d adsanguinis_fw-la aspersionem_fw-la hebr._fw-la 10.22_o v_o 19_o hebr._n 9.13_o exod._n 12.22_o as_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n be_v sprinkle_v with_o a_o bunch_n of_o hyssop_n on_o the_o door_n post_v of_o the_o israelite_n and_o they_o escape_v the_o destroy_a angel_n so_o christ_n blood_n sprinkle_v on_o our_o conscience_n the_o devil_n that_o abaddon_n have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o we_o let_v the_o papist_n glory_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o saint_n thomas_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o saint_n thomas_n which_o he_o for_o thou_o do_v spend_v grant_v we_o may_v go_v whither_o thomas_n do_v ascend_v let_v they_o magnify_v the_o blood_n of_o saint_n peter_n saint_n paul_n saint_n james._n nay_o let_v they_o magnify_v the_o blood_n of_o their_o pseudomartyr_n yet_o we_o will_v rejoice_v only_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n wherewith_o we_o be_v wash_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o which_o we_o have_v a_o entrance_n into_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n that_o will_v die_v for_o we_o the_o master_n for_o the_o servant_n the_o creator_n for_o the_o creature_n he_o that_o know_v no_o sin_n for_o miserable_a sinner_n o_o the_o unmatchable_a love_n of_o jesus_n that_o shed_v thy_o blood_n for_o thy_o enemy_n many_o and_o grievous_a be_v our_o sin_n more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o hair_n of_o our_o head_n as_o red_a as_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a but_o lord_n jesus_n wash_v they_o away_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o sprinkle_n and_o then_o i_o shall_v be_v find_v white_a than_o the_o snow_n that_o i_o may_v stand_v without_o tremble_v before_o thou_o at_o the_o dreadful_a day_n of_o judgement_n generosus_fw-la animus_n magis_fw-la ducitur_fw-la quam_fw-la trahitur_fw-la a_o good_a nature_n will_v soon_o be_v move_v with_o love_a persuasion_n than_o draw_v with_o threaten_n god_n have_v be_v more_o gracious_a to_o we_o than_o to_o they_o they_o have_v the_o tart_a vinegar_n of_o god_n judgement_n we_o have_v the_o sweet_a oil_n of_o his_o mercy_n they_o come_v to_o moses_n that_o terrify_v they_o with_o the_o curse_n and_o malediction_n of_o the_o law_n we_o be_v come_v to_o jesus_n
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o if_o every_o mystery_n shall_v be_v a_o sacrament_n there_o shall_v not_o be_v seven_o but_o seventy_o sacrament_n and_o more_o neither_o do_v he_o speak_v of_o marriage_n but_o of_o the_o conjunction_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n in_o that_o place_n we_o will_v fight_v against_o they_o with_o their_o own_o weapon_n 1._o as_o the_o covenant_n be_v common_a so_o ought_v all_o sacrament_n the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n to_o be_v common_a if_o marriage_n be_v a_o sacrament_n why_o be_v it_o not_o common_a to_o all_o christian_n why_o do_v they_o deny_v minister_n to_o marry_v 2._o every_o sacrament_n must_v be_v celebrate_v by_o a_o minister_n go_v teach_v all_o nation_n baptise_v they_o etc._n etc._n a_o minister_n as_o bell._n contend_v be_v not_o necessary_a in_o the_o celebration_n of_o marriage_n the_o party_n contract_v be_v sufficient_a therefore_o to_o speak_v proper_o it_o be_v no_o sacrament_n though_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n of_o late_o have_v take_v some_o further_a order_n in_o it_o we_o may_v not_o honour_v marriage_n so_o far_o as_o to_o make_v a_o direct_a sacrament_n of_o it_o yet_o it_o be_v honourable_a a_o number_n there_o be_v that_o have_v exceed_o dishonour_v and_o disgrace_v it_o martion_n as_o epiphan_n record_v of_o he_o call_v matrimony_n inventionem_fw-la diaboli_fw-la &_o mulierem_fw-la ipsum_fw-la opus_fw-la diaboli_fw-la saturnius_n &_o basilides_n as_o iren._n lib._n 1._o cap._n 22._o write_v of_o they_o blush_v not_o to_o affirm_v that_o nubere_fw-la &_o generare_fw-la be_v à _fw-la satana_n hier._n tread_v in_o tertullian_n step_n wrest_v some_o sentence_n of_o saint_n paul_n to_o the_o disgrace_n of_o marriage_n saint_n paul_n say_v melius_fw-la est_fw-la nubere_fw-la quam_fw-la uri_fw-la a_o goodly_a commendation_n as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v say_v it_o be_v better_a to_o have_v a_o lame_a leg_n than_o none_o at_o all_o melius_fw-la semper_fw-la comparationem_fw-la deterioris_fw-la respicit_fw-la that_o be_v not_o so_o it_o be_v better_a to_o take_v physic_n than_o to_o live_v in_o pain_n be_v it_o therefore_o evil_a to_o take_v physic_n so_o it_o be_v better_a to_o marry_v than_o to_o burn_v be_v it_o therefore_o evil_a to_o marry_v let_v they_o all_o say_v what_o they_o will_v marriage_n be_v honourable_a and_o to_o be_v honour_v by_o we_o all_o 1_o it_o be_v institute_v by_o the_o most_o honourable_a person_n that_o ever_o be_v namely_o by_o god_n almighty_a he_o see_v it_o be_v not_o good_a for_o man_n to_o be_v alone_o therefore_o he_o provide_v a_o helper_n for_o he_o he_o cast_v he_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n take_v a_o rib_n out_o of_o his_o side_n of_o it_o he_o make_v a_o woman_n and_o bring_v she_o to_o the_o man._n 2_o it_o be_v ordain_v in_o the_o most_o honourable_a place_n that_o ever_o be_v on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n namely_o in_o paradise_n the_o garden_n of_o the_o lord_n 3_o it_o be_v appoint_v in_o the_o most_o honourable_a time_n that_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o innocency_n then_o a_o woman_n be_v needful_a for_o a_o man_n much_o more_o now_o in_o the_o time_n of_o corruption_n 4_o it_o be_v preserve_v in_o the_o most_o dangerous_a time_n that_o ever_o be_v in_o the_o great_a deluge_n that_o overflow_v the_o whole_a world_n noah_n and_o his_o wife_n his_o son_n and_o their_o wife_n be_v save_v in_o the_o ark_n a_o argument_n that_o god_n make_v a_o precious_a and_o honourable_a account_n of_o marriage_n 5_o it_o be_v honour_v with_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o grace_v with_o the_o first_o miracle_n that_o he_o wrought_v 6_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o nation_n it_o be_v ratify_v to_o be_v a_o honourable_a estate_n for_o they_o that_o be_v marry_v in_o all_o place_n have_v the_o upper_a hand_n they_o have_v the_o high_a room_n in_o all_o meeting_n in_o the_o church_n and_o at_o the_o table_n which_o argue_v that_o honourable_a estimation_n which_o all_o have_v of_o it_o in_o their_o heart_n 7_o it_o have_v honourable_a effect_n by_o it_o the_o number_n of_o god_n elect_v be_v accomplish_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n replenish_v the_o church_n be_v furnish_v with_o worthy_a preacher_n that_o be_v as_o god_n arm_n to_o pluck_v up_o man_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n the_o commonwealth_n be_v provide_v of_o wise_a governor_n of_o stout_a soldier_n of_o all_o kind_n of_o estate_n and_o condition_n marriage_n be_v the_o pillar_n that_o uphold_v the_o world_n the_o seminary_n of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v to_o be_v a_o glorious_a and_o a_o honourable_a estate_n let_v none_o open_v their_o mouth_n against_o it_o 8_o because_o it_o be_v a_o excellent_a mean_n to_o keep_v our_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n as_o we_o be_v command_v 1_o thes._n 4.4_o and_o now_o see_v marriage_n be_v a_o honourable_a estate_n let_v we_o be_v bold_a as_o occasion_n serve_v to_o fly_v to_o it_o if_o thou_o have_v deflower_v a_o virgin_n that_o be_v none_o of_o thou_o as_o amnon_n do_v thamar_n though_o it_o have_v be_v in_o thy_o secret_a chamber_n the_o door_n fast_o lock_v up_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o if_o thou_o be_v a_o impure_a strumpet_n as_o jesabel_n be_v tire_v thy_o head_n and_o paint_v thy_o face_n to_o allure_v lover_n withal_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o for_o if_o thou_o persiste_v in_o that_o sin_n without_o repentance_n christ_n will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o thou_o when_o he_o come_v in_o his_o glory_n with_o his_o holy_a angel_n in_o regard_n thereof_o thou_o may_v be_v ashamed_a but_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o marriage_n this_o be_v no_o sin_n in_o itself_o nay_o it_o be_v a_o honourable_a thing_n thou_o need_v not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o it_o when_o mordecai_n be_v carry_v through_o the_o city_n with_o the_o royal_a apparel_n on_o his_o back_n with_o a_o crown_n set_v upon_o his_o head_n with_o this_o proclamation_n so_o shall_v it_o be_v do_v with_o the_o man_n who_o the_o king_n will_v honour_v be_v there_o any_o cause_n why_o he_o shall_v blush_v at_o it_o no_o because_o it_o be_v a_o honour_n appoint_v to_o he_o by_o the_o king_n if_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v unto_o thou_o a_o godly_a wife_n be_v a_o man_n or_o a_o wise_a husband_n be_v a_o woman_n thou_o need_v not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o this_o crown_n which_o the_o king_n of_o king_n have_v set_v upon_o thy_o head_n we_o may_v be_v bold_a as_o occasion_n serve_v to_o fly_v to_o this_o honourable_a sanctuary_n yet_o let_v we_o not_o rush_v rash_o and_o unadvised_o into_o this_o honourable_a estate_n when_o s._n peter_n be_v in_o the_o mount_n see_v the_o external_a glory_n of_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n that_o his_o face_n shine_v like_a to_o the_o sun_n by_o and_o by_o he_o be_v enamour_v in_o a_o love_n of_o that_o place_n and_o say_v master_n it_o be_v good_a for_o we_o to_o be_v here_o but_o the_o text_n witness_v that_o he_o wist_v not_o what_o he_o say_v even_o so_o a_o great_a number_n of_o rash_a and_o heady_a young_a man_n set_v their_o love_n upon_o a_o maid_n before_o they_o have_v learn_v to_o love_v god._n when_o they_o be_v carry_v up_o as_o it_o be_v into_o the_o mount_n where_o the_o glory_n of_o marriage_n be_v show_v unto_o they_o and_o by_o by_o they_o say_v in_o their_o heart_n it_o be_v good_a for_o we_o to_o be_v here_o but_o if_o they_o be_v right_o examine_v of_o the_o thing_n appertain_v to_o marriage_n they_o may_v take_v up_o that_o speech_n of_o s._n peter_n and_o say_v we_o speak_v we_o can_v tell_v what_o though_o it_o be_v a_o most_o worthy_a estate_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o without_o a_o godly_a premeditation_n to_o be_v undertake_v we_o must_v take_v a_o diligent_a view_n of_o those_o spur_n that_o put_v we_o forward_o to_o marriage_n it_o must_v not_o be_v the_o bare_a satisfy_n of_o our_o greedy_a lust_n and_o rage_a affection_n though_o a_o respect_n may_v be_v have_v unto_o they_o but_o the_o glory_n that_o we_o may_v procure_v to_o god_n by_o it_o our_o mighty_a creator_n and_o merciful_a redeemer_n the_o good_a that_o we_o may_v purchase_v unto_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n in_o that_o estate_n must_v be_v set_v before_o our_o eye_n a_o wise_a choice_n must_v be_v make_v with_o great_a advice_n &_o deliberation_n of_o that_o yoke-fellow_n which_o we_o propound_v to_o ourselves_o we_o must_v not_o only_o fix_v our_o eye_n upon_o the_o external_a beauty_n of_o the_o body_n as_o shechem_n do_v upon_o dinah_n because_o she_o be_v fair_a beauty_n indeed_o be_v the_o good_a gift_n of_o god_n and_o many_o godly_a woman_n have_v have_v it_o as_o sarah_n rebeccah_n rachel_n hester_n and_o such_o like_a neither_o be_v it_o to_o be_v contemn_v unless_o it_o
be_v alone_o not_o accompany_v with_o the_o internal_a beauty_n of_o god_n spirit_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o church_n the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n the_o king_n daughter_n be_v all_o glorious_a within_o so_o may_v it_o be_v affirm_v of_o a_o good_a wife_n that_o be_v fit_a for_o a_o christian_a indeed_o see_v that_o she_o be_v glorious_a within_o see_v that_o she_o be_v of_o a_o sound_n and_o incorrupt_a religion_n else_o she_o may_v steal_v away_o thy_o heart_n from_o god_n though_o thou_o be_v as_o wise_a as_o solomon_n and_o as_o strong_a as_o samson_n see_v that_o she_o be_v a_o wise_a abigail_n for_o the_o carry_v of_o herself_o that_o she_o be_v a_o sober_a and_o modest_a hester_n see_v that_o she_o may_v be_v a_o other_o elizabeth_n to_o walk_v with_o thou_o in_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n without_o reproof_n then_o when_o beauty_n shall_v fade_v away_o like_o a_o flower_n corrupt_v by_o sickness_n thought_n care_n age_n and_o such_o like_a when_o riches_n shall_v decay_v that_o be_v subject_a to_o a_o thousand_o casualty_n of_o thief_n fire_n water_n etc._n etc._n a_o wise_a godly_a and_o love_a wife_n shall_v be_v a_o perpetual_a comfort_n unto_o thou_o and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o continual_a feast_n the_o lord_n grant_v that_o as_o he_o have_v give_v marriage_n unto_o we_o as_o a_o singular_a blessing_n so_o by_o our_o own_o sin_n it_o prove_v not_o a_o curse_n to_o any_o of_o we_o as_o god_n have_v make_v it_o honourable_a so_o let_v not_o we_o dishonour_v it_o neither_o by_o disorder_n abroad_o nor_o ill-government_n at_o home_n what_o a_o shame_n be_v it_o for_o a_o maried-man_n to_o sit_v at_o the_o alehouse_n all_o the_o week_n long_o that_o have_v wife_n and_o child_n to_o provide_v for_o it_o be_v a_o disgrace_n to_o a_o bachelor_n much_o more_o to_o a_o maried-man_n shall_v a_o maried-man_n have_v a_o quean_n in_o a_o corner_n that_o have_v a_o rebekah_n of_o his_o own_o for_o a_o maried-man_n to_o be_v a_o gamester_n to_o spend_v all_o at_o card_n and_o dice_n shall_v a_o marry_a man_n be_v absent_a from_o church_n be_v a_o swearer_n and_o a_o profaner_n he_o give_v bad_a example_n to_o they_o of_o his_o family_n vul_a nerat_fw-la non_fw-la tam_fw-la facto_fw-la quam_fw-la exemplo_fw-la a_o marry_a man_n have_v need_v to_o be_v more_o circumspect_a over_o his_o way_n then_o a_o other_o 2_o not_o by_o ill_a government_n at_o home_n if_o the_o child_n and_o servant_n be_v out_o of_o order_n who_o shall_v bear_v the_o blame_n of_o it_o but_o the_o householder_n every_o man_n be_v as_o a_o petty_a king_n in_o his_o own_o house_n if_o we_o can_v restrain_v they_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o if_o they_o will_v not_o be_v bring_v into_o god_n house_n send_v they_o pack_v out_o of_o thy_o house_n a_o deceitful_a person_n shall_v not_o dwell_v in_o my_o house_n psal._n 101.7_o so_o let_v we_o resolve_v and_o say_v a_o swearer_n a_o thief_n a_o alehouse_n hunter_n shall_v not_o tarry_v in_o my_o house_n especial_o let_v we_o not_o dishonour_v it_o by_o unnatural_a strife_n and_o contention_n one_o with_o a_o other_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n that_o may_v make_v marriage_n honourable_a to_o we_o the_o one_o before_o marriage_n the_o other_o after_o the_o thing_n before_o be_v prayer_n and_o christian_a choice_n of_o our_o yoke-fellow_n when_o abraham_n servant_n go_v to_o seek_v a_o wife_n for_o his_o master_n son_n he_o begin_v with_o god_n lord_n god_n send_v i_o good_a speed_n this_o day_n we_o ought_v to_o enterprise_v nothing_o without_o prayer_n much_o less_o so_o weighty_a a_o thing_n as_o marriage_n which_o be_v not_o of_o a_o day_n but_o for_o a_o term_n of_o life_n god_n at_o the_o first_o bring_v eve_n to_o adam_n and_o he_o by_o the_o secret_a hand_n of_o his_o providence_n bring_v man_n and_o woman_n together_o at_o this_o day_n if_o thou_o marry_v without_o god_n thou_o shall_v live_v without_o god_n and_o that_o be_v a_o miserable_a life_n yet_o a_o number_n be_v carry_v by_o their_o own_o affection_n and_o never_o consult_v with_o god_n the_o other_o thing_n before_o marriage_n be_v a_o christian_a choice_n there_o be_v two_o loadstone_n for_o the_o most_o part_n that_o draw_v we_o to_o marriage_n beauty_n and_o riches_n beauty_n indeed_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n a_o precious_a pearl_n a_o comely_a ornament_n yet_o this_o must_v not_o be_v a_o sole_a motive_n to_o marry_v there_o be_v many_o worm_n to_o eat_v up_o this_o goodly_a flower_n of_o beauty_n care_n sickness_n the_o pox_n old_a age_n etc._n etc._n if_o a_o man_n love_n for_o beauty_n alone_o beauty_n vanish_v his_o love_n vanish_v remember_v what_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v pro._n 31.30_o favour_n be_v deceitful_a etc._n etc._n but_o now_o a_o day_n riches_n be_v all_o in_o all_o though_o she_o be_v a_o beautiful_a woman_n adorn_v with_o many_o virtue_n yet_o she_o may_v be_v long_o enough_o without_o a_o husband_n unless_o she_o be_v penny_n white_a as_o well_o as_o nature_n white_a unless_o she_o have_v the_o red_a angel_n as_o well_o as_o ruddy_a cheek_n now_o the_o question_n be_v what_o have_v she_o not_o what_o be_v she_o what_o dowry_n not_o what_o endowment_n of_o god_n spirit_n what_o portion_n not_o what_o piety_n judas_n question_n be_v too_o rife_o among_o we_o we_o say_v to_o the_o parent_n quid_fw-la dabis_fw-la what_o will_v you_o give_v with_o your_o daughter_n nay_o the_o trash_n of_o the_o world_n make_v man_n like_o where_o they_o have_v no_o like_n a_o woeful_a thing_n the_o world_n be_v not_o whole_o to_o be_v neglect_v while_o man_n be_v in_o the_o world_n yet_o the_o world_n must_v not_o be_v the_o chief_a or_o only_o tire_v of_o the_o knot_n of_o marriage_n than_o it_o may_v be_v soon_o untie_v god_n have_v many_o bellows_n to_o blow_v away_o riches_n withal_o a_o rich_a man_n over_o night_n a_o fire_n come_v on_o the_o sudden_a a_o poor_a man_n in_o the_o morning_n when_o wealth_n be_v go_v that_o make_v the_o marriage_n where_o be_v the_o love_n of_o marry_a folk_n again_o this_o night_n may_v thy_o soul_n be_v take_v from_o thou_o than_o who_o shall_v all_o these_o be_v that_o thou_o have_v gather_v together_o the_o thing_n that_o may_v make_v this_o estate_n honourable_a to_o we_o after_o marriage_n be_v likewise_o two_o the_o first_o be_v the_o bear_n of_o one_o another_o burden_n there_o be_v no_o man_n or_o woman_n on_o the_o earth_n but_o have_v their_o infirmity_n saint_n we_o may_v be_v but_o angel_n we_o be_v not_o if_o you_o will_v have_v perfect_a man_n and_o woman_n you_o must_v go_v to_o heaven_n for_o they_o there_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o just_a and_o perfect_a man_n hebr._n 12.23_o the_o husband_n must_v bear_v with_o the_o wife_n the_o wife_n with_o the_o husband_n else_o we_o shall_v dishonour_v this_o honourable_a estate_n the_o woman_n they_o say_v be_v bear_v to_o bear_v true_a indeed_o to_o bear_v child_n by_o bear_v of_o child_n you_o shall_v be_v save_v that_o be_v the_o purgatory_n whereby_o she_o must_v go_v to_o heaven_n but_o the_o man_n in_o some_o respect_n be_v make_v especial_o to_o bear_v vir_fw-la à _fw-la virtute_fw-la man_n of_o manhood_n he_o be_v of_o great_a strength_n and_o power_n mulier_fw-la quasi_fw-la mollior_fw-la therefore_o to_o be_v bear_v withal_o 2_o be_v marry_v we_o must_v arm_v ourselves_o against_o the_o cross_n of_o marriage_n 7.28_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o sweet_a bitter_a thing_n saint_n paul_n have_v read_v the_o destiny_n of_o marry_a folk_n such_o shall_v have_v trouble_n in_o the_o flesh_n sometime_o the_o man_n be_v trouble_v with_o a_o unkind_a wife_n as_o job_n be_v curse_v god_n and_o die_v she_o can_v be_v content_a to_o be_v rid_v of_o he_o sometime_o the_o woman_n be_v trouble_v with_o a_o churlish_a husband_n as_o abigail_n be_v with_o nabal_n sometime_o both_o be_v trouble_v with_o their_o child_n as_o isaac_n and_o rebeccah_n be_v i_o be_o weary_a of_o my_o life_n for_o the_o daughter_n of_o heth_n etc._n etc._n sometime_o they_o be_v trouble_v with_o their_o servant_n as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o may_v it_o be_v say_v in_o special_a many_o be_v the_o trouble_v even_o of_o righteous_a marry_a folk_n cross_n in_o themselves_o their_o good_n and_o in_o those_o that_o belong_v to_o they_o if_o we_o have_v not_o christian_a patience_n in_o some_o measure_n to_o bear_v they_o we_o shall_v dishonour_v this_o honourable_a estate_n in_o stead_n of_o honourable_a we_o shall_v make_v it_o onerable_a burdensome_a to_o ourselves_o and_o other_o as_o god_n have_v pronounce_v it_o to_o be_v honourable_a so_o let_v we_o honour_v it_o with_o our_o godly_a life_n in_o this_o present_a world_n that_o god_n
one_o or_o other_o every_o day_n london_n york_n etc._n etc._n be_v no_o city_n to_o continue_v in_o many_o be_v take_v away_o daily_o and_o god_n know_v when_o our_o turn_n shall_v be_v we_o must_v out_o of_o our_o house_n town_n city_n we_o can_v continue_v here_o long_o therefore_o let_v we_o go_v out_o before_o in_o affection_n that_o when_o death_n come_v we_o may_v willing_o go_v from_o all_o yet_o a_o wonder_n it_o be_v to_o see_v how_o man_n dream_v of_o a_o contivance_n here_o and_o lay_v up_o good_n for_o many_o year_n as_o that_o rich_a man_n do_v and_o yet_o this_o night_n thy_o soul_n may_v be_v take_v from_o thou_o o_o consider_v you_o have_v no_o continue_v here_o many_o townsman_n many_o of_o thy_o neighbour_n be_v go_v and_o thou_o must_v go_v too_o thou_o know_v not_o how_o quick_o therefore_o think_v upon_o that_o city_n which_o continue_v for_o ever_o here_o we_o have_v none_o but_o seek_v one_o it_o will_v not_o be_v get_v without_o seek_v seek_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n seek_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o seek_v it_o by_o prayer_n fast_v read_v of_o scripture_n heavenly_a meditation_n etc._n etc._n we_o be_v like_o esop_n dog_n that_o snap_v at_o the_o shadow_n in_o the_o water_n and_o let_v the_o shoulder_n of_o mutton_n go_v that_o be_v in_o his_o mouth_n we_o look_v for_o shadow_n silver_n and_o gold_n sheep_n and_o ox_n and_o let_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n go_v which_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o all_o it_o do_v not_o appear_v by_o we_o that_o we_o seek_v for_o any_o city_n to_o come_v we_o seek_v to_o seat_n ourselves_o to_o establish_v our_o dwelling_n here_o we_o care_v not_o in_o a_o manner_n for_o the_o life_n to_o come_v verse_n 15._o the_o second_o use_n be_v the_o oblation_n of_o sacrifice_n 1._o of_o praise_n 2._o of_o beneficence_n 1._o the_o precept_n 2._o the_o exposition_n of_o it_o in_o the_o precept_n these_o circumstance_n by_o who_o what_o when_o to_o who_o we_o must_v offer_v by_o christ._n joh._n 16.23_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o apoc._n 8.3_o the_o sacrifice_n i_o spiritual_a 1_o pet._n 2.5_o of_o praise_n in_o it_o be_v include_v petition_n too_o the_o fruit_n allude_v to_o the_o first_o fruit_n in_o the_o law_n the_o rhemist_n interpret_v it_o the_o host_n of_o praise_n i_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o eucharist_n which_o the_o father_n call_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n but_o then_o every_o christian_a shall_v be_v a_o priest_n for_o all_o must_v offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n this_o say_v they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o priest_n lip_n because_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o word_n that_o come_v out_o of_o his_o lip_n the_o host_n be_v make_v when_o must_v we_o offer_v continual_o in_o adversity_n in_o sickness_n in_o death_n in_o prison_n as_o paul_n and_o silas_n do_v to_o who_o god_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n jac._n 1.17_o therefore_o he_o alone_o be_v to_o be_v praise_v to_o his_o name_n i_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n bellar._n confess_v that_o a_o sacrifice_n belong_v only_o to_o god_n infinite_a be_v the_o occasion_n that_o may_v induce_v we_o to_o the_o offering_n of_o this_o sacrifice_n let_v we_o praise_n god_n for_o our_o creation_n after_o his_o own_o image_n in_o make_v we_o lord_n over_o all_o his_o creature_n for_o the_o goodly_a house_n and_o furniture_n of_o the_o world_n which_o in_o mercy_n he_o have_v provide_v for_o we_o the_o sun_n moon_n and_o star_n bird_n of_o the_o air_n fish_n of_o the_o sea_n beast_n of_o the_o field_n all_o be_v for_o we_o let_v we_o praise_v he_o for_o our_o food_n and_o sustenance_n how_o many_o creature_n die_v for_o we_o and_o yet_o we_o be_v more_o worthy_a to_o die_v than_o they_o let_v we_o praise_v he_o especial_o for_o his_o holy_a word_n the_o silver_n trumpet_n to_o call_v we_o to_o heaven_n for_o our_o sanctification_n by_o his_o spirit_n chief_o for_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ._n if_o he_o have_v not_o be_v bear_v and_o die_v for_o we_o it_o have_v be_v better_a for_o we_o we_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v therefore_o let_v we_o praise_v god_n continual_o for_o he_o let_v we_o praise_v he_o for_o our_o peace_n that_o there_o be_v no_o war_n in_o england_n no_o lead_n into_o captivity_n no_o complain_n in_o our_o street_n let_v we_o praise_v he_o for_o our_o health_n what_o a_o number_n be_v sick_a and_o we_o be_v whole_a nay_o let_v we_o praise_v he_o for_o his_o fatherly_a castigation_n in_o correct_v we_o in_o this_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v thus_o do_v job_n bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o can_v never_o want_v matter_n of_o praise_v of_o god_n yet_o this_o sacrifice_n that_o ought_v always_o to_o be_v offer_v be_v seldom_o offer_v it_o may_v be_v we_o will_v praise_v god_n when_o we_o come_v to_o church_n with_o the_o congregation_n but_o little_a enough_o at_o other_o time_n praise_v you_o he_o sun_n and_o moon_n say_v the_o psalmist_n frost_n and_o snow_n etc._n etc._n the_o very_a insensible_a creature_n praise_n god_n in_o their_o kind_n and_o we_o that_o be_v endue_v with_o sense_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n praise_v he_o not_o the_o bird_n of_o the_o air_n be_v chirp_a betimes_o in_o the_o summer_n morning_n sing_v cheerful_o to_o their_o creator_n when_o we_o lie_v drowse_v on_o our_o bed_n 16.25_o paul_n and_o silas_n when_o they_o be_v in_o prison_n at_o midnight_n sing_v and_o give_v thanks_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o that_o have_v our_o liberty_n let_v we_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o more_o and_o more_o to_o this_o duty_n as_o his_o mercy_n never_o cease_v so_o let_v we_o never_o cease_v praise_v of_o he_o worthy_a be_v the_o lord_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v all_o good_a thing_n for_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v to_o receive_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n etc._n etc._n verse_n 16._o 1._o the_o precept_n then_o the_o reason_n do_v good_a to_o all_o chief_o to_o they_o of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n gal._n 6.10_o and_o to_o communicate_v we_o be_v not_o to_o keep_v all_o to_o ourselves_o and_o forget_v not_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o forget_v that_o with_o such_o as_o these_o be_v and_o with_o these_o too_o phil._n 4.18_o be_v well_o please_v promeretur_fw-la meliùs_fw-la est_fw-la ut_fw-la nos_fw-la reprehendant_fw-la grammatici_fw-la quam_fw-la non_fw-la intelligant_fw-la populi_fw-la say_v bellar._n i_o but_o divine_n will_v reprehend_v they_o nay_o god_n will_v reprehend_v they_o they_o break_v priscian_n head_n and_o paul_n too_o that_o be_v all_o one_o say_v the_o jesuit_n if_o god_n be_v please_v with_o good_a work_n then_o they_o be_v meritorious_a i_o god_n be_v please_v with_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o merit_v for_o when_o they_o have_v all_o joy_n there_o remain_v nothing_o for_o they_o to_o merit_v a_o number_n there_o be_v that_o labour_n to_o gather_v good_n but_o they_o do_v no_o good_a with_o they_o many_o a_o man_n of_o small_a ability_n do_v more_o good_a in_o a_o town_n than_o some_o man_n of_o great_a wealth_n in_o the_o town_n we_o have_v not_o our_o good_n for_o ourselves_o alone_o 14.7_o no_o man_n live_v to_o himself_o nor_o die_v to_o himself_o yet_o now_o man_n be_v good_a for_o none_o but_o for_o themselves_o thou_o gather_v for_o thy_o wife_n and_o child_n so_o do_v the_o heathen_a so_o do_v bruit_n beast_n the_o bird_n build_v nest_n for_o their_o young_a one_o and_o a_o hen_n scrape_v for_o her_o chicken_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o christian_n thou_o must_v do_v more_o good_a than_o so_o as_o thou_o be_v full_a of_o good_n so_o thou_o must_v be_v full_a of_o good_a work_n as_o dorcas_n be_v clothe_v the_o naked_a feed_v the_o hungry_a comfort_v the_o comfortless_a be_v a_o father_n to_o the_o fatherless_a a_o husband_n to_o the_o widow_n give_v to_o the_o school_n of_o learning_n for_o the_o continuance_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n do_v good_a one_o way_n or_o other_o in_o the_o town_n and_o country_n where_o thou_o dwell_v if_o thou_o can_v not_o do_v good_a with_o thy_o purse_n do_v good_a with_o thy_o tongue_n by_o exhort_v other_o provoke_v they_o to_o love_v and_o good_a work_n every_o way_n let_v we_o do_v good_a especial_o with_o the_o good_n that_o god_n have_v lend_v we_o let_v we_o show_v ourselves_o good_a steward_n of_o they_o it_o be_v a_o more_o bless_a thing_n to_o give_v then_o to_o take_v yet_o we_o be_v all_o of_o the_o take_a hand_n none_o of_o the_o give_v 20.35_o make_v you_o friend_n of_o this_o unrighteous_a mammon_n if_o you_o keep_v all_o to_o yourselves_o and_o do_v
of_o timber_n for_o my_o house_n dancer_n have_v their_o school_n say_v nazianz._n fiddler_n and_o musician_n be_v train_v up_o to_o it_o and_o be_v the_o ministry_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v it_o such_o a_o light_a thing_n that_o whosoever_o will_v as_o it_o be_v in_o jeeroboam_n time_n whether_o he_o be_v a_o weaver_n a_o tapster_n a_o tailor_n may_v be_v a_o minister_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sometime_o he_o must_v be_v teach_v sometime_o confute_v comfort_v reprooved_a and_o who_o be_v sufficient_a for_o these_o thing_n none_o full_o the_o great_a doctor_n in_o divinity_n must_v be_v scholar_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n yet_o if_o thy_o conscience_n tell_v thou_o that_o thou_o have_v no_o gift_n in_o any_o acceptable_a measure_n how_o can_v thou_o say_v with_o saint_n paul_n i_o be_o assure_v i_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n when_o not_o in_o the_o first_o thing_n in_o the_o gate_n and_o porch_n to_o the_o ministry_n the_o best_a furniture_n of_o all_o be_v a_o sincere_a and_o upright_a heart_n as_o god_n give_v saul_n a_o other_o heart_n when_o he_o advance_v he_o to_o the_o kingdom_n so_o the_o lord_n give_v a_o good_a heart_n to_o all_o good_a minister_n learn_v and_o knowledge_n be_v as_o water_v in_o the_o well_o a_o good_a heart_n be_v as_o the_o bucket_n to_o draw_v it_o out_o for_o the_o water_v of_o christ_n garden_n if_o this_o be_v want_v even_o a_o learned_a man_n will_v do_v little_a good_a in_o the_o ministry_n therefore_o examine_v with_o what_o heart_n thou_o come_v hither_o to_o feed_v thyself_o or_o the_o lamb_n of_o christ_n to_o enrich_v thyself_o or_o to_o make_v they_o rich_a in_o faith_n 2._o let_v we_o come_v to_o active_a gift_n when_o we_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n that_o the_o lord_n in_o some_o measure_n have_v give_v we_o gift_n from_o heaven_n let_v we_o consider_v what_o gift_n we_o give_v on_o earth_n whether_o lady_n pecunia_n be_v the_o janitrix_n that_o let_v we_o into_o the_o church_n or_o not_o whether_o we_o come_v in_o by_o simon_n magus_n or_o simon_n peter_n qui_fw-la vendunt_fw-la vel_fw-la emunt_fw-la praebenda_fw-la ecclesiarum_fw-la dicuntur_fw-la tale_n à _fw-la simone_n simoniales_n simony_n be_v well_o define_v by_o brulifer_n to_o who_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o schoolman_n agree_v est_fw-la studiosa_fw-la voluntas_fw-la emendi_fw-la vel_fw-la vendendi_fw-la aliquod_fw-la spiritual_fw-la seu_fw-la spirituali_fw-la annexum_fw-la pactum_fw-la be_v not_o only_a simony_n a_o compact_n or_o agreement_n between_o the_o patron_n and_o a_o minister_n or_o any_o other_o for_o they_o but_o simony_n be_v peccatum_fw-la voluntatis_fw-la as_o the_o heart_n commit_v adultery_n if_o thou_o luste_v after_o a_o woman_n as_o the_o heart_n commit_v murder_n if_o thou_o hate_v thy_o brother_n thou_o be_v a_o murderer_n so_o not_o the_o hand_n only_o but_o the_o heart_n commit_v simony_n if_o thou_o have_v a_o lustful_a desire_n after_o a_o benefice_n in_o a_o unlawful_a way_n in_o their_o judgement_n thou_o be_v a_o simonist_n and_o this_o they_o prove_v by_o the_o father_n of_o simonist_n there_o be_v no_o pactum_fw-la between_o simon_n magus_n and_o the_o apostle_n but_o only_o voluntas_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o make_v a_o offer_n of_o money_n to_o they_o and_o that_o be_v condemn_v if_o thou_o have_v a_o desire_n in_o thy_o heart_n to_o get_v a_o benefice_n by_o any_o sinister_a mean_n thou_o be_v a_o simonist_n then_o almost_o in_o this_o age_n who_o can_v say_v he_o be_v assure_v to_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o this_o thing_n yet_o further_o to_o lay_v it_o open_v let_v we_o come_v to_o the_o branch_n of_o simony_n it_o be_v commit_v four_o kind_n of_o way_n the_o first_o and_o the_o great_a per_n pecuniam_fw-la which_o no_o man_n will_v deny_v saint_n ambrose_n report_v as_o a_o monstrous_a thing_n in_o his_o day_n i_o hear_v a_o minister_n say_v centum_fw-la solidos_fw-la dedi_fw-la ut_fw-la episcopalem_fw-la gratiam_fw-la ass_n equerer_n but_o how_o will_v he_o have_v wonder_v if_o he_o have_v live_v in_o our_o time_n when_o we_o may_v hear_v that_o some_o have_v give_v centum_fw-la minas_fw-la for_o a_o benefice_n when_o solidi_fw-la be_v turn_v into_o minae_fw-la what_o do_v this_o but_o minari_fw-la the_o vengeance_n of_o god_n to_o the_o ministry_n the_o second_o way_n be_v per_fw-la adulationem_fw-la when_o as_o a_o minister_n which_o be_v the_o doctor_n of_o the_o truth_n have_v no_o truth_n in_o he_o but_o will_v lie_v flatter_v cousin_n and_o dissemble_v do_v any_o thing_n for_o a_o benefice_n this_o be_v venenum_fw-la mellis_fw-la dulcedine_fw-la palliatum_fw-la poison_n wrap_v in_o honey_n yet_o as_o many_o pope_n come_v to_o the_o popedom_n by_o poison_n so_o many_o minister_n so_o woeful_a be_v our_o time_n come_v to_o a_o benefice_n by_o this_o poison_n they_o can_v be_v assure_v with_o saint_n paul_n that_o they_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o it_o the_o three_o way_n be_v per_fw-la importunas_fw-la preces_fw-la ambientium_fw-la by_o the_o importunate_a suit_n of_o minister_n either_o by_o themselves_o or_o by_o their_o great_a friend_n for_o a_o benefice_n est_fw-la orare_fw-la ducum_fw-la species_n violenta_fw-la jubendi_fw-la the_o request_n of_o great_a man_n in_o high_a place_n be_v a_o violent_a kind_n of_o command_v he_o that_o come_v thus_o to_o a_o live_n in_o their_o opinion_n can_v avouche_v that_o he_o come_v to_o it_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o four_o be_v sordidum_fw-la obsequium_fw-la a_o base_a kind_n of_o service_n perform_v by_o a_o minister_n as_o the_o devil_n confess_v in_o the_o maid_n he_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o high_a god_n the_o ambassador_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o be_v christ_n in_o the_o church_n you_o receive_v i_o say_v saint_n paul_n as_o a_o angel_n of_o christ_n yea_o as_o christ_n himself_o and_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o christ_n for_o christ_n deputy_n or_o vicegerent_n that_o sustain_v his_o person_n to_o be_v too_o servile_a to_o any_o to_o they_o may_v be_v reply_v that_o sentence_n of_o the_o apostle_n if_o i_o labour_v to_o please_v man_n i_o can_v be_v the_o servant_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v we_o not_o many_o that_o by_o this_o base_a ladder_n climb_v up_o to_o the_o live_n in_o the_o church_n heretofore_o cornelius_n throw_v down_o himself_o at_o saint_n peter_n foot_n but_o now_o a_o peter_n yet_o in_o truth_n a_o pseudo-peter_n throw_v himself_o down_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o a_o mean_a gentleman_n for_o a_o benefice_n this_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o simony_n as_o the_o very_a schoolman_n have_v affirm_v a_o horrible_a vice_n he_o that_o be_v taint_v with_o it_o can_v protest_v with_o saint_n paul_n i_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n saint_n ambrose_n do_v excellent_o paint_v out_o this_o sin_n i_o will_v to_o god_n all_o minister_n will_v have_v his_o word_n engrave_v in_o their_o heart_n if_o thou_o come_v in_o by_o simony_n caro_fw-la suscepit_fw-la dignitatem_fw-la anima_fw-la perdidit_fw-la honestatem_fw-la caro_fw-la dominatur_fw-la populis_fw-la anima_fw-la seruit_fw-la daemonibus_fw-la caro_fw-la sacerdotium_fw-la comparavit_fw-la anima_fw-la detrimentum_fw-la paravit_fw-la and_o what_o shall_v it_o avail_v a_o minister_n to_o win_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o loose_v his_o own_o soul_n o_o it_o be_v a_o comfortable_a thing_n for_o a_o minister_n if_o he_o may_v true_o protest_v with_o the_o prophet_n i_o have_v not_o thrust_v in_o myself_o to_o be_v a_o pastor_n over_o this_o people_n neither_o have_v i_o desire_v the_o day_n of_o misery_n lord_n thou_o know_v to_o be_v set_v over_o a_o people_n to_o have_v the_o charge_n of_o many_o soul_n for_o the_o which_o we_o must_v answer_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n if_o a_o man_n will_v faithful_o discharge_v his_o office_n it_o be_v rather_o a_o misery_n then_o a_o felicity_n he_o shall_v have_v many_o difficulty_n to_o wrestle_v withal_o every_o drunkard_n fornicatour_n adulterer_n etc._n etc._n if_o his_o vice_n be_v rip_v up_o will_v be_v against_o he_o wherefore_o if_o thou_o have_v thrust_v thyself_o into_o this_o misery_n god_n will_v leave_v thou_o to_o defend_v thyself_o if_o thou_o have_v be_v thrust_v in_o by_o he_o he_o will_v defend_v thou_o but_o as_o for_o this_o vice_n of_o simony_n i_o will_v shut_v it_o up_o with_o those_o verse_n which_o be_v not_o amiss_o to_o be_v imprint_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o we_o all_o haec_fw-la duo_fw-la damna_fw-la fere_n si_fw-la tu_fw-la sis_fw-la simonis_n haeres_fw-la mortuus_fw-la ardebis_fw-la &_o vivus_fw-la semper_fw-la egebis_fw-la these_o two_o loss_n shall_v thou_o bear_v if_o thou_o be_v simons_n heir_n a_o beggar_n live_a shall_v thou_o here_o and_o after_o burn_v in_o hell_n fear_n of_o the_o one_o that_o for_o the_o most_o part_n they_o be_v beggar_n all_o the_o world_n
sicut_fw-la angelorum_fw-la judicium_fw-la fuit_fw-la inexorabilius_fw-la quam_fw-la hominum_fw-la ita_fw-la ministrorum_fw-la gravius_fw-la erit_fw-la quam_fw-la laicorum_fw-la therefore_o let_v we_o be_v type_n and_o example_n of_o all_o goodness_n to_o our_o flock_n and_o as_o we_o be_v call_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n so_o let_v we_o be_v light_n indeed_o let_v our_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o see_v our_o good_a work_n they_o may_v glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n yet_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v examine_v our_o conversation_n in_o that_o special_a call_n wherein_o we_o be_v set_v the_o weaver_n labour_v in_o the_o loom_n the_o merchant_n on_o the_o sea_n the_o husbandman_n be_v seldom_o from_o the_o plough_n and_o our_o plough_n must_v in_o a_o manner_n be_v always_o go_v ever_o look_v to_o god_n husbandry_n that_o be_v commit_v to_o we_o many_o there_o be_v that_o live_v honest_o among_o their_o neighbour_n and_o be_v good_a housekeeper_n but_o they_o neglect_v their_o cure_n i_o but_o innocens_fw-la absque_fw-la sermone_fw-la conversatio_fw-la quantùm_fw-la exemplo_fw-la prodest_fw-la tantùm_fw-la silentio_fw-la nocet_fw-la say_v saint_n jerome_n episcopus_fw-la est_fw-la nomen_fw-la operis_fw-la saint_n ambrose_n compare_v he_o to_o a_o bee_n sacer._n that_o be_v ever_o gather_v honey_n out_o of_o the_o flower_n of_o the_o scripture_n id_fw-la componens_fw-la arte_fw-la oris_fw-la svi_fw-la and_o deliver_v it_o to_o the_o people_n saint_n chrys._n be_v bold_a to_o say_v necesse_fw-la est_fw-la episcopum_fw-la in_o singulos_fw-la dies_fw-la sementem_fw-la facere_fw-la ut_fw-la ipsa_fw-la saltem_fw-la assuetudine_fw-la doctrinae_fw-la auditorum_fw-la animi_fw-la sermonem_fw-la retinere_fw-la possint_fw-la be_v instant_n say_v saint_n paul_n in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n so_o often_o as_o we_o can_v for_o gift_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n so_o often_o as_o the_o people_n can_v convenient_o assemble_v together_o let_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o lord_n cast_v forth_o the_o net_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o be_v draw_v of_o some_o fish_n to_o the_o shore_n of_o eternal_a life_n bless_a be_v the_o servant_n who_o his_o lord_n when_o he_o come_v shall_v find_v so_o do_v to_o he_o he_o will_v say_v come_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o master_n o_o what_o a_o excellent_a thing_n be_v it_o for_o a_o minister_n thus_o to_o affirm_v with_o saint_n paul_n that_o he_o have_v keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n in_o his_o entrance_n into_o the_o ministry_n and_o in_o a_o faithful_a wise_a diligent_a and_o religious_a execution_n of_o his_o office_n to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o people_n such_o a_o one_o may_v sing_v for_o joy_n with_o the_o swan_n when_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o world_n i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n from_o henceforth_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o righteous_a judge_n will_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n it_o will_v play_v joab_n with_o we_o it_o will_v say_v nothing_o while_o the_o fact_n be_v a_o do_v but_o when_o it_o be_v do_v it_o will_v cry_v alarm_n against_o we_o he_o himself_o will_v be_v most_o against_o we_o as_o the_o man_n that_o leave_v absalon_n hang_v say_v of_o joab_n therefore_o as_o saint_n augustine_n counsel_v we_o let_v we_o obturare_fw-la ei_fw-la os_fw-la in_o hoc_fw-la mundo_fw-la ne_fw-la clamet_fw-la contra_fw-la nos_fw-la in_o futuro_fw-la let_v we_o do_v nothing_o so_o near_o as_o we_o can_v that_o may_v wound_v our_o conscience_n in_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v make_v a_o comfortable_a account_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o thousand_o witness_n nay_o of_o the_o thousand_o army_n as_o luther_n call_v it_o if_o thou_o be_v arraign_v of_o felony_n murder_n treason_n at_o the_o bar_n of_o a_o earthly_a judge_n and_o but_o two_o witness_n come_v against_o thou_o lord_n have_v mercy_n on_o thou_o thou_o be_v go_v and_o how_o shall_v thou_o quake_v before_o the_o bar_n of_o god_n tribunal_n seat_n when_o a_o thousand_o witness_n shall_v step_v out_o against_o thou_o then_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v expect_v but_o that_o fearful_a voice_n go_v thou_o curse_v etc._n etc._n we_o of_o the_o ministry_n be_v much_o subject_n to_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n we_o be_v set_v on_o a_o hill_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o be_v convert_v upon_o we_o if_o there_o be_v but_o a_o little_a spot_n in_o the_o face_n it_o be_v quick_o espy_v and_o a_o great_a matter_n be_v make_v of_o it_o yea_o let_v we_o walk_v as_o wary_o as_o we_o can_v give_v no_o offence_n to_o any_o yet_o man_n will_v take_v offence_n and_o the_o best_a minister_n though_o live_v under_o the_o protection_n of_o a_o gracious_a prince_n we_o may_v escape_v the_o claw_n of_o man_n yet_o certain_o not_o the_o best_a of_o we_o all_o can_v escape_v the_o jaw_n of_o man_n and_o let_v not_o that_o trouble_n we_o for_o if_o all_o can_v not_o give_v christ_n a_o good_a word_n some_o say_v he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n other_o nay_o but_o he_o deceive_v the_o people_n then_o let_v not_o we_o think_v that_o be_v sinful_a wretch_n to_o have_v every_o man_n good_a word_n in_o all_o speech_n and_o obloquy_n let_v we_o have_v recourse_n to_o our_o conscience_n and_o hear_v what_o they_o say_v of_o we_o if_o all_o the_o world_n commend_v we_o and_o our_o conscience_n condemn_v we_o we_o can_v have_v no_o comfort_n on_o the_o contrary_a side_n if_o all_o the_o world_n speak_v evil_a of_o we_o and_o our_o conscience_n speak_v good_a to_o we_o we_o need_v not_o to_o care_v for_o any_o of_o they_o all_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o worthy_a speech_n of_o a_o worthy_a father_n nec_fw-la malam_fw-la conscientiam_fw-la sanat_fw-la praeconium_fw-la laudantis_fw-la nec_fw-la bonam_fw-la vulnerat_fw-la opprobrium_fw-la criminantis_fw-la we_o be_v wont_n to_o say_v if_o i_o have_v god_n and_o the_o king_n on_o my_o side_n i_o care_v for_o no_o man_n in_o england_n so_o may_v we_o say_v if_o i_o have_v god_n and_o a_o clear_a conscience_n on_o my_o side_n i_o care_v for_o no_o man_n in_o all_o the_o world_n the_o papist_n say_v it_o be_v unlawful_a for_o a_o minister_n to_o marry_v some_o protestant_n say_v it_o be_v inconvenient_a for_o minister_n to_o marry_v and_o indeed_o their_o maintenance_n be_v so_o small_a it_o be_v so_o yet_o for_o all_o that_o i_o say_v it_o be_v both_o lawful_a and_o convenient_a nay_o necessary_a for_o all_o minister_n to_o marry_v for_o all_o without_o exception_n but_o wot_v you_o to_o what_o wife_n namely_o to_o a_o good_a conscience_n if_o thou_o be_v marry_v to_o she_o if_o thou_o have_v she_o at_o home_n to_o comfort_v thou_o in_o the_o house_n of_o thy_o heart_n though_o thy_o live_n be_v never_o so_o small_a thou_o shall_v live_v marveilous_o well_o yea_o more_o at_o heart_n ease_v then_o king_n richard_n the_o three_o do_v in_o his_o kingdom_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v a_o minister_n and_o have_v a_o xantippe_n at_o home_n the_o worm_n of_o conscience_n gnaw_v on_o thou_o for_o they_o bid_v come_v to_o thy_o benefice_n for_o thy_o bad_a live_n in_o the_o same_o si_fw-la inde_fw-la te_fw-la eijcit_fw-la fumus_fw-la malae_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la alas_o poor_a man_n whither_o shall_v thou_o go_v will_v thou_o run_v away_o from_o thyself_o whither_o soever_o thou_o go_v thou_o carry_v thy_o conscience_n with_o thou_o and_o that_o will_v keep_v a_o yell_a against_o thou_o in_o domo_fw-la in_fw-la foro_fw-la in_fw-la mensa_fw-la in_fw-la lecto_fw-la and_o in_o all_o place_n wherefore_o let_v we_o all_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o our_o conscience_n that_o we_o have_v this_o love_a wife_n to_o cheer_v we_o up_o wheresoever_o we_o be_v what_o be_v our_o rejoice_v say_v saint_n paul_n save_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n let_v a_o man_n be_v lie_v on_o his_o death_n bed_n let_v some_o say_v to_o he_o remember_v man_n what_o fair_a and_o beautiful_a house_n thou_o have_v what_o goodly_a lordship_n what_o land_n and_o possession_n what_o bag_n of_o silver_n and_o gold_n remember_v in_o what_o credit_n honour_n and_o reputation_n thou_o have_v live_v on_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n will_v this_o comfort_v he_o think_v you_o true_o but_o a_o little_a but_o if_o his_o conscience_n say_v to_o he_o as_o hezekiahs_n do_v to_o he_o remember_v that_o thou_o have_v walk_v before_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o upright_a heart_n this_o will_v comfort_v he_o and_o make_v his_o heart_n to_o skip_v for_o joy_n in_o his_o belly_n recta_fw-la vita_fw-la esca_fw-la conscientiae_fw-la a_o good_a life_n be_v the_o meat_n of_o the_o conscience_n live_v well_o in_o thy_o call_n this_o be_v meat_n and_o drink_v to_o thy_o conscience_n this_o shall_v comfort_v
thou_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n when_o christ_n have_v exhort_v his_o disciple_n to_o watch_v and_o prayer_n because_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v uncertain_a in_o the_o conclusion_n of_o his_o speech_n he_o turn_v he_o to_o the_o people_n and_o say_v and_o the_o thing_n i_o say_v to_o you_o i_o say_v to_o all_o watch_n even_o so_o in_o the_o shut_n up_o of_o this_o exhortation_n that_o which_o i_o have_v say_v unto_o my_o brethren_n in_o the_o ministry_n i_o say_v to_o you_o all_o be_v all_o assure_v that_o you_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n let_v the_o magistrate_n be_v assure_v that_o he_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n that_o he_o have_v wink_v at_o no_o sin_n for_o favour_n nor_o punish_v any_o for_o wrath_n malice_n and_o displeasure_n but_o as_o the_o judgement_n be_v god_n so_o he_o have_v execute_v it_o with_o all_o good_a conscience_n let_v the_o father_n keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o a_o religious_a education_n of_o his_o child_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o run_v at_o random_n as_o heli_n do_v but_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n and_o nurture_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v the_o master_n keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o the_o usage_n of_o his_o servant_n know_v that_o he_o also_o have_v a_o master_n in_o heaven_n let_v they_o that_o have_v the_o oversight_n of_o the_o clergy_n commit_v to_o they_o keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o that_o office_n look_v always_o to_o the_o main_a point_n the_o feed_n of_o the_o flock_n of_o christ_n let_v they_o use_v the_o minister_n as_o christ_n ambassador_n reverent_o at_o least_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o heavenly_a person_n christ_n jesus_n who_o person_n they_o sustain_v let_v the_o proctor_n advocate_n all_o officer_n in_o the_o court_n be_v assure_v they_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n let_v they_o not_o pill_n and_o pole_n but_o be_v content_a with_o honest_a gain_n for_o their_o pain_n let_v they_o not_o make_v work_n for_o the_o enrich_n of_o the_o court_n when_o there_o need_v none_o francis_n spira_n a_o italian_a who_o himself_o once_o have_v be_v a_o advocate_n in_o such_o court_n complain_v of_o it_o and_o his_o conscience_n make_v a_o outcry_n against_o he_o for_o it_o when_o he_o die_v in_o desperation_n let_v all_o christian_n in_o their_o place_n be_v assure_v they_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n in_o all_o thing_n but_o the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o money_n make_v all_o to_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o devil_n offer_v christ_n all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n to_o worship_v he_o but_o if_o he_o offer_v we_o but_o a_o groat_n or_o six_o penny_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o worship_v he_o money_n make_v all_o in_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n to_o smother_v the_o check_n of_o conscience_n to_o nip_v they_o in_o the_o head_n and_o not_o to_o regard_v they_o but_o though_o we_o can_v put_v conscience_n to_o silence_n in_o this_o life_n he_o will_v open_v his_o mouth_n against_o we_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v when_o we_o die_v as_o a_o father_n observe_v we_o must_v leave_v all_o book_n behind_o we_o saint_n august_n work_n saint_n basils_n work_n the_o book_n of_o the_o court_n yea_o and_o the_o bible_n the_o book_n of_o book_n but_o the_o book_n of_o our_o conscience_n we_o must_v carry_v with_o we_o and_o that_o when_o it_o be_v open_v shall_v either_o accuse_v we_o or_o excuse_v we_o at_o that_o day_n therefore_o let_v we_o look_v well_o to_o this_o book_n here_o let_v we_o examine_v it_o as_o the_o father_n will_v we_o let_v we_o confer_v it_o with_o the_o book_n of_o life_n let_v we_o put_v out_o all_o the_o blot_n that_o be_v in_o it_o that_o it_o may_v speak_v for_o we_o not_o against_o we_o at_o the_o dreadful_a day_n of_o judgement_n verse_n 19_o his_o suit_n be_v in_o this_o verse_n renew_v abundans_fw-la cautela_fw-la nonnocet_fw-la restore_v set_v at_o liberty_n be_v now_o in_o bond_n at_o room_n which_o shall_v be_v for_o your_o good_a soon_o if_o it_o be_v god_n will_v out_o of_o hand_n not_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n purpose_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o outward_a impediment_n saint_n paul_n at_o this_o time_n be_v in_o prison_n at_o room_n as_o the_o subscription_n of_o the_o epistle_n do_v intimate_v his_o imprisonment_n be_v a_o hindrance_n to_o the_o gospel_n therefore_o he_o earnest_o request_v their_o prayer_n for_o his_o restitution_n to_o his_o former_a liberty_n saint_n peter_n be_v in_o prison_n and_o iron_n between_o four_o quaternion_n of_o soldier_n earnest_a prayer_n be_v make_v by_o the_o church_n for_o he_o god_n send_v his_o angel_n and_o bring_v he_o forth_o pray_v earnest_o for_o i_o and_o i_o trust_v i_o shall_v be_v deliver_v by_o your_o prayer_n let_v we_o pray_v for_o the_o preacher_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n may_v run_v and_o be_v glorify_v in_o all_o place_n verse_n 20._o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o chapter_n he_o commend_v to_o they_o many_o excellent_a duty_n of_o brotherly_a love_n hospitality_n constancy_n in_o the_o truth_n obedience_n to_o spiritual_a governor_n now_o because_o saint_n paul_n may_v plant_v apollo_n water_n but_o it_o must_v be_v god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n he_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o they_o to_o work_v all_o these_o grace_n in_o they_o in_o this_o prayer_n 1._o the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o pray_v 2_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o verse_n 21._o the_o person_n be_v describe_v by_o a_o title_n and_o a_o effect_n his_o title_n be_v this_o dator_n &_o amator_fw-la pacis_fw-la 2_o cor._n 13.11_o 1_o cor._n 14.33_o peace_n be_v a_o union_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n man_n will_v never_o be_v at_o peace_n if_o they_o be_v not_o of_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o mind_n as_o they_o be_v in_o the_o primitive_a church_n 4.32_o now_o god_n alone_o rule_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n therefore_o he_o only_o can_v make_v peace_n there_o be_v a_o double_a peace_n the_o one_o between_o god_n and_o we_o roman_n 5.1_o luke_n 2.14.29_o god_n be_v the_o giver_n of_o that_o the_o other_o be_v a_o peace_n between_o ourselves_o 1_o thes._n 5.13_o wherewith_o god_n be_v great_o delight_v they_o be_v both_o herb_n that_o grow_v in_o his_o garden_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o they_o both_o we_o must_v be_v at_o peace_n one_o with_o a_o other_o 1_o we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a prince_n isai._n 9.6_o therefore_o let_v we_o that_o be_v his_o subject_n and_o soldier_n be_v peaceable_a 2_o there_o be_v no_o one_o string_n in_o all_o the_o scripture_n harp_v so_o much_o on_o as_o this_o 3_o without_o this_o we_o can_v see_v god._n hebrew_n 12.14_o bless_a be_v the_o peace_n maker_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o child_n of_o god._n 4_o rom._n 12.18_o it_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v with_o all_o much_o more_o with_o they_o that_o profess_v the_o same_o gospel_n with_o we_o owe_v nothing_o to_o any_o man_n save_o love_n let_v we_o look_v to_o discharge_v this_o debt_n unto_o all_o 5_o the_o devil_n according_a to_o his_o name_n be_v a_o maker_n of_o debate_n satan_n signify_v a_o enemy_n the_o enemy_n come_v and_o sow_v tare_n he_o be_v that_o enemy_n that_o sow_n the_o tare_n of_o dissension_n in_o the_o world_n the_o devil_n dwell_v in_o contention_n as_o the_o salamander_n in_o the_o fire_n contentious_a person_n be_v like_o the_o devil_n who_o sow_n the_o seed_n of_o contention_n between_o man_n and_o man_n they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o wrangle_a disposition_n that_o be_v never_o well_o but_o when_o they_o have_v their_o hand_n in_o contention_n be_v like_o ishmael_n who_o hand_n be_v against_o every_o man_n and_o every_o man_n against_o he_o they_o be_v not_o of_o god_n but_o of_o the_o devil_n we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a god_n let_v we_o be_v like_o he_o my_o peace_n i_o leave_v with_o you_o 14.27_o say_v christ_n if_o we_o be_v right_a christian_n we_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n one_o with_o a_o other_o 6_o peace_n be_v a_o credit_n to_o the_o gospel_n as_o contention_n be_v a_o discredit_n gen._n 34.21_o so_o must_v we_o be_v peaceable_a pursue_v peace_n and_o follow_v after_o it_o yet_o some_o run_v away_o from_o peace_n let_v they_o be_v send_v for_o to_o make_v peace_n they_o will_v not_o come_v they_o will_v profess_v so_o much_o a_o fearful_a thing_n we_o have_v one_o father_n one_o mother_n one_o elder_a brother_n believe_v in_o one_o saviour_n hope_v for_o one_o kingdom_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v at_o peace_n let_v no_o jar_n be_v among_o we_o in_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n the_o noise_n of_o a_o hammer_n or_o tool_n be_v not_o hear_v and_o let_v there_o be_v no_o knock_n with_o the_o hammer_n of_o contention_n among_o christian_n which_o be_v god_n
house_n and_o temple_n remember_v that_o our_o god_n be_v a_o god_n of_o peace_n let_v we_o be_v peaceable_a we_o have_v have_v the_o title_n now_o to_o the_o effect_n the_o raise_v up_o of_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a elementia_fw-la in_o collatione_fw-la pacis_fw-la potentia_fw-la in_o suscitatione_n silij_fw-la the_o party_n raise_v be_v set_v forth_o 1._o by_o his_o sovereignty_n 2._o by_o his_o name_n 3._o by_o his_o office_n for_o his_o sovereignty_n he_o be_v our_o lord_n you_o call_v i_o master_n and_o lord_n not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v to_o i_o lord_n etc._n etc._n he_o create_v we_o he_o redeem_v we_o he_o have_v marry_v we_o to_o himself_o therefore_o we_o be_v to_o call_v he_o lord_n as_o sarah_n do_v abraham_n for_o his_o name_n it_o be_v jesus_n the_o only_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n there_o be_v no_o other_o name_n whereby_o we_o can_v be_v save_v 4.12_o but_o by_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n moses_n be_v the_o giver_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o not_o he_o but_o josuah_n bring_v the_o people_n into_o canaan_n so_o they_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n but_o christ_n alone_o that_o carry_v we_o into_o heaven_n the_o celestial_a canaan_n for_o his_o office_n he_o be_v the_o shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n cyrus_n my_o shepherd_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o observe_v 1._o what_o manner_n of_o shepherd_n he_o be_v 2._o how_o he_o come_v to_o be_v our_o shepherd_n if_o you_o will_v know_v what_o manner_n of_o shepherd_n he_o be_v he_o be_v a_o great_a one_o there_o be_v little_a shepherd_n as_o the_o rectour_n curate_n of_o every_o congregation_n but_o he_o be_v the_o great_a shepherd_n 1._o great_a in_o the_o extent_n of_o the_o flock_n the_o universal_a shepherd_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n throughout_o the_o world_n the_o shepherd_n of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n so_o be_v none_o but_o he_o 2_o great_a in_o authority_n the_o sheep_n be_v his_o he_o own_v they_o simon_n feed_v my_o sheep_n feed_v my_o lamb_n peter_n as_o other_o pastor_n feed_v they_o but_o the_o sheep_n be_v christ_n job_n have_v 7000._o sheep_n he_o have_v many_o shepherd_n that_o keep_v they_o yet_o the_o sheep_n be_v job_n so_o christ_n have_v many_o thousand_o of_o sheep_n in_o christendom_n in_o the_o world_n sundry_a shepherd_n he_o place_n over_o they_o yet_o the_o sheep_n be_v christ_n not_o we_o 3_o great_a in_o the_o charge_n which_o he_o have_v take_v on_o he_o he_o be_v the_o shepherd_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n too_o the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o our_o soul_n 1_o pet._n 2._o ult_n he_o have_v care_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n too_o 4_o great_a in_o humility_n the_o king_n of_o king_n yet_o he_o abase_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o shepherd_n 5_o great_a in_o knowledge_n john_n 10.3_o 6_o great_a in_o love_n and_o kindness_n he_o give_v himself_o for_o the_o sheep_n 7_o great_a in_o power_n none_o can_v take_v they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n all_o the_o devil_n in_o hell_n all_o the_o wicked_a man_n on_o the_o earth_n can_v cozen_v he_o of_o one_o sheep_n be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o this_o great_a shepherd_n of_o who_o of_o the_o sheep_n that_o be_v the_o righteous_a they_o be_v most_o fit_o resemble_v to_o sheep_n 1_o sheep_n be_v humble_a learn_v of_o i_o i_o be_o humble_a and_o meek_a 2_o sheep_n be_v harmless_a be_v as_o innocent_a as_o dove_n as_o harmless_a as_o sheep_n 3_o sheep_n be_v profitable_a for_o back_n and_o belly_n 4_o they_o be_v rule_v by_o their_o shepherd_n so_o whatsoever_o thou_o command_v we_o we_o will_v do_v 5_o sheep_n be_v lead_v into_o pasture_n and_o fold_n 6_o they_o be_v obnoxious_a to_o many_o danger_n to_o wolf_n brier_n theives_n 34.9_o dog_n so_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o happy_a be_v the_o sheep_n that_o have_v such_o a_o shepherd_n but_o how_o come_v he_o to_o be_v shepherd_n say_v the_o chief_a captain_n with_o a_o great_a sum_n of_o money_n obtain_v i_o this_o burgeship_n 22.28_o but_o it_o cost_v christ_n a_o great_a sum_n even_o his_o blood_n whereby_o the_o everlasting_a covenant_n be_v confirm_v act_n 20.28_o the_o wine_n in_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o lively_a representation_n of_o this_o blood_n the_o wine_n be_v red_a so_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o wine_n be_v pour_v out_o into_o the_o cup_n so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v pour_v forth_o for_o our_o sin_n the_o grape_n be_v press_v before_o there_o be_v any_o wine_n so_o be_v christ_n wine_n comfort_v a_o man_n he_o have_v give_v he_o wine_n to_o make_v he_o a_o glad_a heart_n so_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o singular_a comfort_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o christian_n by_o this_o blood_n he_o come_v to_o be_v the_o shepherd_n of_o the_o church_n and_o this_o be_v that_o blood_n that_o ratify_v god_n everlasting_a covenant_n the_o covenant_n i_o be_o thy_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o seed_n be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n such_o as_o the_o man_n be_v such_o be_v his_o bond_n and_o word_n it_o be_v good_a deal_n with_o honest_a man_n a_o man_n may_v be_v bold_a to_o build_v on_o their_o word_n and_o such_o as_o god_n be_v such_o be_v his_o covenant_n a_o everlasting_a god_n and_o a_o everlasting_a covenant_n of_o his_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n and_o of_o his_o covenant_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n as_o he_o be_v our_o god_n now_o so_o he_o will_v be_v for_o ever_o let_v this_o stay_v we_o up_o when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v in_o all_o distress_n this_o be_v that_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n which_o god_n have_v bring_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a but_o be_v he_o not_o able_a to_o bring_v himself_o from_o the_o dead_a yes_o very_o he_o raise_v up_o this_o temple_n himself_o he_o present_v himself_o alive_a act_v 1.3_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o humanity_n god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v bring_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a which_o he_o do_v after_o a_o glorious_a manner_n the_o angel_n wait_v on_o the_o sepulchre_n the_o earth_n tremble_v the_o grave_n open_v sundry_a of_o the_o saint_n rise_v with_o he_o and_o appear_v to_o many_o our_o saviour_n true_o die_v on_o the_o cross_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o breath_n go_v out_o of_o his_o body_n it_o be_v wrap_v up_o in_o linen_n clothes_n lay_v in_o the_o sepulchre_n there_o it_o continue_v three_o day_n and_o night_n yet_o god_n bring_v he_o again_o from_o the_o dead_a he_o be_v see_v of_o his_o apostle_n and_o other_o forty_o day_n together_o they_o behold_v the_o print_n of_o the_o nail_n in_o his_o hand_n and_o foot_n they_o eat_v and_o drink_v with_o he_o and_o look_v on_o he_o when_o he_o go_v into_o heaven_n even_o so_o the_o same_o god_n shall_v bring_v we_o again_o from_o the_o dead_a the_o head_n be_v rise_v therefore_o the_o member_n shall_v rise_v the_o first_o fruit_n be_v in_o the_o barn_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o we_o that_o be_v the_o second_o fruit_n shall_v be_v gather_v thither_o the_o husband_n be_v in_o heaven_n therefore_o the_o wife_n shall_v be_v in_o heaven_n where_o i_o be_o they_o also_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v be_v there_o he_o bring_v christ_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o three_o day_n there_o be_v a_o extraordinary_a reason_n in_o that_o because_o his_o sacred_a body_n may_v see_v no_o corruption_n our_o body_n corrupt_v with_o sin_n must_v lie_v putrify_v in_o the_o earth_n till_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n adventus_n domini_fw-la clavis_fw-la resurrectionis_fw-la then_o we_o shall_v meet_v christ_n in_o the_o air_n and_o be_v translate_v with_o he_o into_o his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n christ_n resurrection_n be_v a_o pledge_n of_o we_o verse_n 21._o we_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o pray_v now_o to_o the_o thing_n for_o which_o he_o pray_v it_o be_v perfection_n in_o all_o good_a work_n the_o which_o be_v first_o set_v down_o then_o amplify_v it_o be_v comprise_v in_o these_o word_n make_v you_o perfect_a etc._n etc._n he_o do_v not_o say_v in_o faith_n but_o in_o work_n work_n be_v a_o demonstration_n of_o faith_n show_v i_o thy_o faith_n by_o thy_o work_n except_o your_o righteousness_n exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n you_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n their_o righteousness_n be_v to_o say_v not_o to_o do_v matth._n 23.3_o we_o must_v be_v to_o say_v and_o do_v too_o else_o we_o shall_v not_o set_v a_o foot_n into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n not_o every_o one_o that_o say_v unto_o i_o lord_n lord_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o let_v we_o annexe_v work_n to_o our_o faith_n the_o lord_n make_v we_o perfect_a in_o work_n that_o our_o election_n may_v be_v sure_a he_o do_v not_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o make_v they_o perfect_a in_o some_o good_a work_n
but_o in_o all_o as_o he_o say_v homo_fw-la sum_fw-la humani_fw-la nihil_fw-la à _fw-la i_o alienum_fw-la puto_fw-la so_o let_v we_o say_v christianus_n sum_n nullum_fw-la christianum_fw-la opus_fw-la à _fw-la i_o alienum_fw-la puto_fw-la herod_n do_v many_o thing_n but_o because_o he_o do_v not_o all_o he_o be_v not_o save_v here_o some_o tree_n bring_v forth_o pear_n some_o plumb_n some_o apple_n some_o almond_n there_o be_v no_o tree_n that_o bring_v forth_o all_o fruit_n but_o every_o christian_a must_v be_v as_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o bring_v forth_o all_o fruit_n we_o must_v be_v ready_a for_o every_o good_a work_n we_o must_v have_v prayer_n and_o alm_n deed_n zeal_n meekness_n humility_n patience_n we_o must_v abound_v in_o every_o good_a work_n 3_o he_o do_v not_o say_v the_o lord_n cause_v you_o to_o begin_v in_o every_o good_a work_n but_o god_n perfect_v you_o etc._n etc._n we_o must_v labour_v to_o aspire_v to_o perfection_n daily_o more_o and_o more_o as_o jac._n 1.4_o so_o let_v zeal_n patience_n etc._n etc._n let_v every_o grace_n have_v his_o perfect_a work_n usus_fw-la promptos_fw-la facit_fw-la use_n make_v perfectness_n scribendo_fw-la disces_fw-la scribere_fw-la use_v thyself_o to_o writing_n and_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o shall_v write_v well_o use_v leg_n and_o have_v leg_n so_o use_v thyself_o to_o good_a work_n and_o be_v perfect_a in_o good_a work_n milo_n by_o use_v to_o carry_v a_o calf_n when_o it_o be_v young_a do_v bear_v it_o when_o it_o be_v old_a so_o let_v we_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o good_a work_n from_o our_o youth_n as_o the_o young_a man_n say_v at_o the_o length_n it_o will_v be_v easy_a to_o attain_v such_o a_o perfection_n as_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n let_v we_o use_v ourselves_o to_o pray_v as_o daniel_n do_v morning_n and_o evening_n let_v we_o use_v ourselves_o to_o read_v of_o the_o scripture_n as_o the_o berean_o to_o preach_v as_o christ_n to_o fast_v as_o anna_n to_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a as_o dorcas_n and_o cornelius_n at_o length_n we_o shall_v attain_v to_o some_o perfection_n in_o they_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v amplify_v 1._o by_o the_o rule_n whereby_o our_o work_n must_v be_v frame_v that_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n christ_n say_v not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v so_o must_v every_o christian_a say_v our_o will_n be_v to_o live_v at_o ease_n to_o wallow_v in_o pleasure_n 6._o to_o take_v the_o tabret_n and_o harpe_n to_o eat_v the_o calf_n out_o of_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o stall_n to_o rejoice_v with_o the_o instrument_n of_o music_n our_o will_n be_v never_o to_o taste_v of_o any_o misery_n to_o have_v no_o loss_n cross_n sickness_n if_o possible_a not_o to_o have_v our_o finger_n ache_v but_o let_v we_o entreat_v the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v do_v his_o will_n to_o say_v with_o they_o act_n 21.14_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v do_v 1_o thes._n 4._o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v your_o sanctification_n the_o lord_n so_o perfect_v we_o to_o every_o good_a work_n that_o we_o may_v possess_v our_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 2_o it_o be_v amplify_v by_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o work_n that_o which_o be_v well_o please_v in_o his_o sight_n not_o for_o any_o worthiness_n of_o we_o but_o through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o god_n be_v well_o please_v with_o we_o for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v please_v god_n in_o nothing_o cain_n and_o abel_n both_o offer_v sacrifice_n yet_o god_n be_v please_v with_o abel_n not_o with_o cain_n the_o pharisee_n and_o publican_n both_o pray_v in_o the_o temple_n yet_o the_o one_o be_v hear_v and_o the_o other_o be_v not_o why_o because_o one_o be_v in_o christ_n not_o the_o other_o let_v we_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o accept_v of_o our_o poor_a and_o imperfect_a work_n for_o the_o worthiness_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o name_n they_o be_v present_v to_o he_o he_o conclude_v with_o a_o doxology_n a_o song_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o christ_n the_o great_a shepherd_n which_o be_v god_n above_o all_o bless_v for_o ever_o to_o he_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o he_o it_o be_v in_o who_o we_o be_v choose_v before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n in_o who_o be_v our_o life_n breath_n and_o be_v he_o it_o be_v that_o in_o unspeakable_a love_n come_v down_o from_o the_o palace_n of_o heaven_n into_o the_o dunghill_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o our_o sake_n that_o vouchsafe_v to_o take_v flesh_n of_o a_o woman_n for_o we_o to_o be_v bear_v in_o a_o stable_a lay_v in_o a_o cratch_n to_o endure_v the_o speak_n against_o of_o sinner_n to_o be_v call_v beelzebub_n a_o bibber_n of_o wine_n a_o friend_n of_o publican_n and_o sinner_n to_o be_v blindfolded_a buffet_v spit_v upon_o cruel_o whip_v to_o be_v pitiful_o nail_v hand_n and_o foot_n to_o the_o cross_n to_o sustain_v the_o wrath_n of_o his_o father_n to_o die_v to_o be_v bury_v to_o rise_v again_o to_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n there_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o therefore_o to_o he_o be_v praise_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o he_o it_o be_v that_o though_o he_o be_v absent_a in_o body_n yet_o have_v not_o leave_v we_o orphan_n poor_a fatherless_a child_n he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o spirit_n to_o be_v a_o father_n to_o we_o to_o guide_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n a_o heavenly_a comforter_n to_o comfort_v we_o in_o all_o distress_n to_o seal_v we_o up_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n he_o have_v leave_v we_o his_o word_n the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o defend_v we_o from_o all_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n he_o have_v give_v we_o the_o sacrament_n of_o his_o bless_a supper_n as_o a_o perpetual_a memory_n of_o he_o wherein_o we_o may_v daily_o see_v he_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v as_o pledge_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v he_o spiritual_o be_v one_o with_o he_o and_o he_o with_o we_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v give_v we_o his_o angel_n to_o pitch_v their_o tent_n about_o we_o to_o take_v our_o soul_n at_o our_o die_a day_n and_o to_o carry_v they_o into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o let_v we_o say_v with_o cheerful_a heart_n to_o he_o be_v praise_n worthy_a be_v the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep_n to_o receive_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n praise_n power_n and_o might_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n verse_n 22._o 1_o a_o admonition_n suffer_v the_o word_n of_o exhortation_n 2._o the_o reason_n which_o be_v take_v from_o the_o brevity_n in_o admonition_n i_o have_v be_v brief_a he_o spend_v but_o three_o chapter_n in_o they_o therefore_o take_v they_o the_o more_o patient_o such_o be_v the_o pride_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o nature_n we_o can_v abide_v to_o be_v tell_v of_o our_o fault_n like_v gaul_v horse_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o winch_v and_o kick_v at_o it_o therefore_o this_o caveat_n be_v very_o needful_a suffer_v yourselves_o meek_o and_o quiet_o to_o be_v reprooved_a for_o your_o sin_n suffer_v the_o preacher_n to_o tell_v you_o of_o your_o covetousness_n your_o pride_n malice_n etc._n etc._n of_o your_o drunkenness_n fornication_n and_o adultery_n of_o your_o negligence_n in_o come_v to_o church_n of_o the_o little_a care_n that_o be_v have_v for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o town_n every_o man_n be_v for_o himself_o none_o for_o the_o town_n suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v admonish_v of_o these_o thing_n it_o be_v good_a for_o you_o you_o suffer_v fool_n glad_o say_v saint_n paul_n you_o suffer_v stage_n player_n to_o tell_v you_o of_o your_o fault_n and_o you_o laugh_v at_o it_o and_o will_v you_o not_o suffer_v preacher_n you_o suffer_v the_o physician_n to_o give_v you_o sour_a potion_n you_o send_v for_o he_o and_o reward_v he_o for_o it_o and_o will_v you_o not_o suffer_v the_o physician_n of_o your_o soul_n to_o be_v sharp_a with_o you_o for_o your_o salvation_n you_o suffer_v surgeon_n to_o cut_v you_o and_o will_v you_o not_o suffer_v we_o to_o launch_v the_o sore_n of_o your_o sin_n that_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n may_v issue_v out_o suffer_v the_o word_n of_o exhortation_n and_o magnify_v god_n for_o they_o bless_a be_v thou_o and_o bless_v be_v thy_o counsel_n say_v david_n to_o abigail_n so_o when_o the_o preacher_n tell_v we_o of_o that_o which_o be_v amiss_o and_o exhort_v we_o to_o
contemn_v the_o word_n at_o length_n will_v be_v contemn_v that_o for_o the_o writer_n now_o to_o the_o person_n to_o who_o he_o write_v the_o mother_n and_o her_o child_n origen_n speak_v somewhat_o contemptible_o of_o woman_n when_o christ_n come_v into_o the_o coast_n of_o tyrus_n and_o sidon_n behold_v a_o woman_n mat._n 15.22_o mat._n mira_n res_fw-la evangelista_n a_o strange_a thing_n o_o evangelist_n behold_v a_o woman_n that_o be_v the_o author_n of_o transgression_n the_o mother_n of_o sin_n the_o weapon_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o expulsion_n out_o of_o paradise_n i_o but_o christ_n honour_a woman_n in_o lie_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o a_o woman_n he_o appear_v first_o to_o woman_n after_o his_o resurrection_n 28.7_o and_o make_v they_o apostolos_fw-la apostolorum_fw-la apostle_n to_o preach_v his_o resurrection_n to_o the_o apostle_n paul_n preach_v to_o woman_n there_o have_v be_v woman_n of_o special_a note_n sarah_n the_o mother_n of_o the_o faithful_a 16.13_o hester_n the_o nurse_n and_o preserver_n of_o the_o faithful_a woman_n that_o minister_v to_o christ_n of_o their_o own_o substance_n among_o who_o be_v joanna_n the_o wife_n of_o chuza_n laert._n herod_n steward_n theano_n crotoniatis_n be_v a_o philosopher_n and_o a_o poet_n too_o pythagoras_n learned_a his_o natural_a philosophy_n of_o his_o sister_n themistocleas_n ignatius_n write_v to_o two_o woman_n the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n &_o maria_n cassabolita_n cyrillus_n alexandrinus_n basil_n chrystome_n ambrose_n augustine_n fulgentius_n bernard_n write_v to_o woman_n hierome_n write_v to_o many_o to_o salvina_n to_o faria_n to_o agoruchia_n to_o celantia_n asella_n marcellina_n most_o of_o his_o work_n he_o dedicate_v to_o eustochiam_fw-la a_o noble_a and_o worthy_a virgin_n s._n paul_n write_v to_o apphia_n 2._o and_o s._n john_n here_o to_o a_o woman_n the_o mother_n be_v first_o several_o by_o herself_o describe_v then_o both_o of_o they_o joint_o together_o by_o his_o singular_a love_n to_o they_o all_o she_o be_v set_v forth_o 1._o by_o her_o internal_a and_o spiritual_a estate_n she_o be_v elect_v 2._o by_o her_o external_a and_o worldly_a estate_n she_o be_v a_o lady_n some_o of_o the_o popish_a interpreter_n will_v have_v her_o name_n to_o be_v elect_a to_o the_o lady_n elect._n 1._o that_o be_v a_o saucy_a transpose_n of_o the_o greek_a word_n it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o lady_n elect_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o elect_a lady_n 2._o as_o s._n john_n do_v not_o set_v down_o his_o own_o name_n no_o more_o do_v he_o she_o 3._o the_o same_o title_n be_v give_v to_o her_o sister_n verse_n ult_n and_o no_o likelihood_n that_o two_o sister_n shall_v have_v one_o and_o the_o same_o name_n there_o be_v not_o so_o great_a a_o penury_n of_o name_n elect_a be_v nomen_fw-la appellativum_fw-la non_fw-la proprium_fw-la a_o noun_n appellative_a not_o a_o proper_a name_n first_o she_o be_v a_o lady_n a_o widow_n by_o all_o probability_n else_o s._n john_n will_v have_v make_v some_o mention_n of_o her_o husband_n she_o be_v magna_fw-la &_o nobilis_fw-la domina_fw-la a_o great_a and_o a_o noble_a lady_n say_v lyra_n she_o have_v a_o ample_a family_n she_o be_v a_o entertainer_n of_o the_o preacher_n and_o professor_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n catharinus_n suppose_v she_o have_v a_o jurisdiction_n she_o be_v a_o lady_n of_o some_o town_n manor_n and_o lordship_n the_o unlearned_a anabaptist_n use_v that_o place_n as_o a_o hammer_n to_o beat_v down_o all_o the_o seat_n of_o superiority_n in_o christ_n neither_o bond_n 3.28_o nor_o free_a jew_n nor_o grecian_a male_a nor_o female_a we_o be_v all_o one_o in_o christ_n jesus_n true_o indeed_o we_o be_v all_o one_o in_o christo_n but_o not_o in_o mundo_fw-la as_o s_o augustine_n do_v well_o distinguish_v in_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o difference_n but_o in_o the_o world_n there_o be_v man_n and_o woman_n be_v to_o be_v respect_v according_a to_o those_o place_n of_o honour_n whereunto_o god_n have_v advance_v they_o in_o the_o world_n whether_o they_o be_v king_n or_o queen_n lord_n or_o lady_n christ_n make_v a_o honourable_a mention_n of_o the_o queen_n of_o shebah_n s._n luke_n dedicate_v his_o gospel_n and_o the_o history_n of_o the_o act_n to_o noble_a theophilus_n to_o the_o most_o noble_a governor_n felix_n say_v claudius_n lysias_n most_o noble_a festus_n 26.25_o say_v s._n paul_n here_o s._n john_n give_v the_o virtuous_a woman_n the_o title_n of_o a_o lady_n who_o god_n have_v honour_v let_v we_o honour_v too_o it_o be_v he_o that_o set_v up_o and_o pull_v down_o according_a to_o his_o heavenly_a pleasure_n otherwise_o we_o shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fighter_n against_o god_n as_o gâ—maleel_n speak_v yea_o though_o the_o person_n be_v bad_a 5.39_o yet_o the_o place_n be_v to_o be_v respect_v and_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o place_n but_o this_o be_v a_o good_a a_o holy_a and_o religious_a lady_n a_o elect_a lady_n most_o interpret_v a_o select_a lady_n egregia_fw-la a_o egregious_a lady_n a_o grege_fw-la segregata_fw-la separate_v from_o the_o common_a sort_n a_o famous_a and_o illustrious_a lady_n but_o i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o it_o may_v not_o be_v expound_v according_a to_o the_o native_a signification_n of_o the_o word_n it_o be_v well_o translate_v in_o the_o english_a the_o elect_a lady_n elect_v in_o god_n eternal_a counsel_n as_o s._n peter_n call_v the_o stranger_n disperse_v through_o pontus_n galatia_n cappadocia_n 2._o bythinia_n asia_n elect_v according_a to_o the_o foreknowledge_n of_o god_n the_o father_n s._n paul_n salute_v rufus_n that_o be_v elect_v and_o choose_v of_o the_o lord_n rom._n 16.13_o he_o speak_v of_o clement_n and_o other_o his_o fellowlabourer_n that_o their_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n philip._n 4.3_o she_o have_v learned_a christ_n as_o the_o truth_n be_v in_o jesus_n she_o have_v a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n she_o have_v a_o demonstration_n of_o her_o faith_n by_o good_a work_n by_o they_o she_o make_v her_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a therefore_o he_o pronounce_v she_o to_o be_v one_o of_o god_n elect_v we_o must_v judge_v of_o the_o salvation_n of_o other_o by_o their_o love_n and_o charity_n it_o become_v we_o say_v s._n paul_n 1.7_o so_o to_o judge_v of_o you_o all_o he_o be_v far_o more_o charitable_a than_o they_o that_o judge_v none_o shall_v be_v save_v unless_o they_o be_v of_o their_o own_o stamp_n and_o go_v to_o such_o a_o lecture_n and_o sermon_n as_o they_o do_v now_o he_o write_v not_o to_o she_o alone_o but_o to_o her_o child_n too_o to_o the_o elect_a lady_n and_o her_o child_n by_o nature_n and_o by_o grace_n too_o as_o aquinas_n speak_v child_n both_o man_n and_o woman_n but_o the_o woman_n be_v virgin_n say_v lorinus_n because_o they_o be_v at_o home_n with_o she_o so_o be_v the_o man-child_n too_o as_o he_o make_v great_a account_n of_o the_o mother_n so_o of_o the_o child_n too_o the_o proverb_n be_v love_v i_o and_o love_v my_o dog_n much_o more_o love_v i_o and_o my_o child_n we_o will_v pray_v for_o the_o king_n life_n and_o for_o his_o son_n 6.10_o say_v they_o so_o s._n john_n here_o salute_v the_o mother_n and_o the_o child_n too_o upon_o this_o he_o make_v a_o testification_n of_o his_o love_n to_o they_o which_o be_v first_o aver_v in_o respect_n of_o himself_o 2._o amplify_v in_o regard_n of_o other_o 3._o illustrate_v by_o the_o procreant_a cause_n of_o love_n in_o they_o all_o verse_n 2._o touch_v himself_o he_o pronounce_v with_o a_o ardent_a affection_n who_o i_o love_v in_o the_o greek_a it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o which_o man_n or_o woman_n i_o love_v how_o in_o truth_n for_o in_o the_o greek_a it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o article_n in_o the_o truth_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o truth_n that_o be_v true_o unfeigned_o let_v love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n 12.9_o there_o be_v too_o much_o dissemble_v love_n in_o the_o world_n love_n one_o another_o say_v saint_n peter_n with_o a_o pure_a heart_n unfeigned_o 1.22_o a_o kiss_n be_v a_o token_n of_o love_n for_o the_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v a_o use_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n for_o christian_n to_o kiss_v at_o the_o celebration_n of_o the_o supper_n say_v saint_n chrysostome_n but_o 1._o as_o he_o complain_v many_o do_v it_o with_o the_o lip_n only_o ac_fw-la si_fw-la in_o scenare_n ageretur_fw-la as_o if_o they_o be_v on_o a_o stage_n valentine_n be_v a_o arrian_n kiss_v ambrose_n 27._o but_o he_o reprove_v he_o for_o it_o quid_fw-la oscularis_fw-la eum_fw-la quem_fw-la non_fw-la agnoveris_fw-la why_o do_v thou_o kiss_v he_o who_o thou_o care_v not_o for_o greet_v one_o another_o with_o a_o holy_a kiss_n
which_o be_v worse_o i_o but_o look_v into_o the_o 12_o of_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o 6_o verse_n and_o there_o you_o shall_v see_v how_o saint_n peter_n be_v bind_v with_o two_o chain_n between_o two_o soldier_n sleep_v more_o sound_o than_o many_o do_v on_o their_o bed_n of_o down_o and_o again_o in_o the_o 16_o chapter_n of_o the_o act_n and_o the_o 25_o verse_n and_o at_o midnight_n paul_n and_o silas_n pray_v and_o sing_v praise_n unto_o god_n they_o sing_v more_o merry_o in_o prison_n 9_o than_o many_o king_n can_v do_v in_o their_o palace_n there_o be_v diverse_a martyr_n noble_a man_n bear_v and_o exceed_v rich_a that_o have_v no_o pity_n of_o themselves_o nor_o their_o wife_n and_o child_n neither_o but_o expose_v they_o to_o all_o torment_n for_o christ_n sake_n a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o continual_a feast_n no_o joy_n to_o that_o 1.12_o what_o be_v our_o rejoice_v save_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o three_o be_v honour_n and_o preferment_n 24.13_o but_o in_o that_o let_v we_o not_o be_v worse_o than_o balaam_n balack_n offer_v he_o great_a promotion_n but_o say_v he_o if_o the_o king_n will_v give_v i_o his_o house_n full_a of_o silver_n and_o gold_n i_o can_v pass_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o devil_n offer_v christ_n all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n 4._o and_o the_o glory_n of_o they_o yet_o he_o refuse_v they_o what_o advantage_v it_o a_o man_n to_o win_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v his_o own_o soul_n let_v we_o not_o lose_v christ_n everlasting_a kingdom_n for_o these_o transitory_a good_a thing_n the_o four_o be_v persecution_n confiscation_n of_o good_n bond_n imprisonment_n 21.13_o death_n against_o all_o these_o let_v we_o pluck_v up_o saint_n paul_n courage_n i_o be_o ready_a not_o only_o to_o be_v bind_v but_o to_o die_v for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n ignatius_n go_v joyful_o to_o the_o lion_n policarpus_fw-la to_o the_o fire_n laurentius_n to_o the_o gridyron_n admirable_a be_v the_o boldness_n of_o basil_n the_o governor_n threaten_v to_o strip_v he_o of_o his_o good_n as_o for_o that_o say_v he_o i_o have_v nothing_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o tear_a gown_n and_o a_o few_o book_n i_o will_v put_v thou_o to_o death_n death_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o benefactor_n unto_o i_o it_o shall_v send_v i_o to_o endless_a joy_n well_o say_v the_o governor_n thou_o be_v very_o stubborn_a consider_v better_o of_o the_o matter_n and_o give_v i_o thy_o answer_n to_o morrow_n say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o to_o day_n and_o to_o morrow_n be_o the_o same_o man_n let_v we_o all_o be_v of_o his_o magnanimous_a resolution_n let_v not_o our_o life_n be_v dear_a to_o we_o so_o as_o we_o may_v fulfil_v our_o course_n with_o joy_n christ_n say_v to_o the_o twelve_o will_v you_o also_o go_v away_o to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v say_v saint_n peter_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o rest_n thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n let_v we_o love_v christ_n as_o dear_o as_o ruth_n do_v naomi_n entreat_v i_o not_o to_o depart_v from_o thou_o 17._o i_o will_v live_v and_o die_v with_o thou_o instead_o of_o a_o life_n of_o a_o span_n long_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o life_n that_o endure_v for_o ever_o verse_n 10._o hitherto_o he_o have_v wish_v she_o to_o avoid_v their_o error_n now_o he_o do_v advise_v she_o to_o eschew_v their_o company_n 1._o non_fw-la participando_fw-la in_o facto_fw-la not_o participate_v with_o they_o in_o deed_n 2._o non_fw-la participando_fw-la in_o verbo_fw-la not_o participate_v with_o they_o in_o word_n verse_n 11._o if_o any_o come_v unto_o you_o they_o be_v shameless_a fellow_n they_o will_v not_o tarry_v till_o they_o be_v send_v for_o they_o will_v come_v of_o their_o own_o accord_n and_o intrude_v themselves_o what_o any_o without_o exception_n nay_o and_o bring_v not_o this_o doctrine_n namely_o of_o christ_n but_o the_o contrary_a rather_o receive_v he_o not_o into_o your_o house_n why_o this_o seem_v too_o great_a incivility_n they_o may_v receive_v he_o and_o when_o they_o perceive_v that_o by_o he_o turn_v he_o out_o again_o i_o but_o turpiùs_n eiicitur_fw-la quam_fw-la non_fw-la admittitur_fw-la hospes_fw-la you_o shall_v have_v more_o ado_n to_o eject_v he_o than_o to_o keep_v he_o out_o at_o the_o first_o shut_v up_o the_o door_n of_o your_o house_n against_o he_o it_o seem_v that_o as_o gajus_n be_v the_o church_n host_n so_o this_o lady_n be_v the_o church_n hostess_n her_o house_n be_v open_a to_o the_o preacher_n and_o professor_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o he_o warn_v she_o not_o to_o receive_v corrupt_a teacher_n 1._o it_o be_v a_o thing_n displease_v to_o god_n to_o give_v entertainment_n to_o his_o enemy_n jehu_n the_o seer_n reprove_v king_n jehoshaphat_n for_o join_v with_o achab_n will_v thou_o help_v the_o wicked_a and_o love_v they_o that_o hate_v the_o lord_n 19.2_o god_n give_v we_o our_o house_n they_o must_v be_v for_o his_o friend_n and_o not_o for_o his_o enemy_n 2._o the_o godly_a will_v be_v grieve_v at_o it_o and_o shall_v we_o grieve_v they_o 5.22_o for_o who_o especial_o christ_n die_v 3._o it_o may_v bring_v a_o bad_a report_n of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o like_v of_o they_o and_o approve_v they_o whereas_o we_o ought_v to_o abstain_v from_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_a and_o provide_v thing_n honest_a before_o god_n and_o man_n 4._o it_o may_v endanger_v our_o own_o soul_n 2.17_o for_o their_o word_n fret_v as_o a_o canker_n it_o may_v overrun_v we_o and_o infect_v we_o ere_o we_o be_v aware_a 5._o it_o may_v encourage_v they_o in_o their_o wickedness_n 6._o it_o may_v pull_v god_n wrath_n on_o we_o and_o our_o house_n god_n bless_v the_o house_n of_o potiphar_n for_o josephs_n sake_n 17._o and_o the_o house_n of_o the_o shunamitish_a woman_n for_o elishaes_n sake_n his_o curse_n will_v light_v on_o those_o house_n where_o the_o adversary_n of_o his_o gospel_n be_v harbour_v when_o saint_n john_n hear_v that_o cerinthus_n the_o heretic_n be_v in_o the_o bath_n say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v we_o fly_v lest_o the_o bath_n fall_v on_o our_o head_n yet_o what_o a_o number_n be_v there_o 14._o who_o house_n be_v receptacle_n for_o seminary_n priest_n and_o jesuit_n and_o other_o sectary_n ahab_n house_n be_v for_o baal_n priest_n but_o constantine_n palace_n be_v for_o godly_a bishop_n and_o minister_n 4._o and_o he_o think_v their_o prayer_n to_o be_v the_o pillar_n of_o his_o house_n and_o indeed_o they_o be_v then_o for_o participation_n in_o word_n where_o 1._o the_o prohibition_n 2._o the_o reason_n of_o it_o verse_n 11._o neither_o bid_v he_o god_n speed_n be_v so_o far_o in_o show_v he_o any_o kindness_n in_o deed_n as_o vouchsafe_v he_o not_o a_o kind_a word_n or_o greeting_n the_o grecian_n use_v two_o word_n in_o their_o salutation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rejoice_v and_o do_v well_o celse_fw-la gaudere_fw-la &_o benè_fw-la rem_fw-la gerere_fw-la albinâ—vano_n as_o the_o poet_n say_v here_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wish_v he_o no_o joy_n no_o comfort_n vouchsafe_v he_o not_o a_o good_a word_n or_o familiar_a speech_n show_v no_o token_n of_o familiarity_n to_o he_o verse_n 11._o he_o render_v a_o reason_n of_o it_o for_o he_o that_o bid_v he_o god_n speed_n be_v partaker_n of_o his_o evil_a deed_n 18.4_o and_o if_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o sin_n we_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o their_o plague_n salutation_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o love_n we_o may_v not_o love_v they_o therefore_o not_o so_o much_o as_o salute_v they_o martion_n ask_v saint_n john_n if_o he_o know_v he_o yes_o say_v he_o agnosco_fw-la te_fw-la primogenitum_fw-la satanae_n 3._o i_o know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o first_o bear_v of_o the_o devil_n they_o be_v the_o devil_n brood_n therefore_o salute_v they_o not_o dyonisius_n bishop_n of_o alexandria_n will_v not_o vouchsafe_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o samosatenus_fw-la the_o heretic_n some_o more_o nice_a than_o wise_a more_o rigid_a than_o solid_a will_v not_o bid_v any_o god_n speed_n in_o the_o high_a way_n side_n lest_o they_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o evil_a deed_n not_o know_v where_o about_o they_o go_v 1._o in_o doubtful_a matter_n it_o be_v the_o property_n of_o love_n to_o interpret_v the_o best_a for_o love_n be_v not_o suspicious_a it_o think_v not_o evil_a 2._o we_o may_v bid_v the_o man_n god_n speed_n though_o not_o that_o where_o about_o he_o go_v unless_o we_o certain_o know_v that_o he_o go_v about_o some_o mischief_n these_o be_v not_o much_o unlike_o they_o that_o except_o against_o the_o litany_n in_o the_o
and_o the_o continuance_n in_o it_o here_o be_v many_o excellent_a instruction_n love_n be_v laborious_a if_o thou_o love_v a_o man_n thou_o will_v labour_v for_o he_o thou_o will_v run_v and_o ride_v for_o he_o thou_o will_v relieve_v he_o in_o his_o want_n according_a to_o that_o ability_n wherewith_o god_n have_v bless_v thou_o love_v not_o in_o word_n and_o tongue_n only_o 1_o joh._n 3.18_o i_o will_v not_o give_v any_o thing_n for_o such_o love_n as_o have_v nothing_o but_o word_n show_v i_o thy_o love_n by_o thy_o deed_n and_o labour_n be_v thou_o ready_a to_o do_v what_o thou_o can_v for_o thy_o brother_n be_v thou_o willing_a to_o part_v with_o thy_o money_n thy_o meat_n and_o drink_n for_o the_o relieve_n of_o he_o then_o thou_o love_v he_o hic_fw-la labour_n hoc_fw-la opus_fw-la est_fw-la this_o be_v the_o true_a labour_n of_o love_n indeed_o do_v thou_o visit_v he_o if_o he_o be_v in_o prison_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n do_v thou_o go_v to_o he_o and_o comfort_v he_o if_o he_o be_v sick_a never_o prate_v of_o love_n unless_o i_o may_v see_v the_o labour_n of_o thy_o love_n jacob_n love_v rachel_n therefore_o he_o labour_v for_o she_o for_o the_o glorify_v of_o his_o name_n here_o we_o have_v the_o end_n of_o a_o good_a work_n which_o make_v it_o a_o good_a work_n indeed_o when_o it_o be_v do_v for_o the_o name_n of_o christ._n the_o pharisee_n give_v alm_n yet_o because_o it_o be_v to_o procure_v a_o name_n to_o themselves_o it_o be_v not_o a_o good_a work_n they_o have_v their_o reward_n among_o man_n they_o shall_v have_v none_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n if_o thou_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a because_o the_o statute_n compel_v thou_o or_o because_o thou_o shall_v be_v hardly_o think_v of_o if_o thou_o give_v not_o or_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v count_v a_o liberal_a man_n and_o that_o the_o world_n may_v talk_v of_o thou_o and_o commend_v thou_o it_o lose_v the_o title_n of_o a_o good_a work_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v let_v we_o do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o he_o will_v recompense_v we_o why_o what_o be_v this_o work_n of_o they_o they_o minister_v to_o the_o saint_n one_o special_a good_a work_n be_v to_o minister_v to_o the_o saint_n there_o be_v certain_a woman_n that_o minister_v to_o christ_n of_o their_o own_o substance_n 8.3_o the_o woman_n of_o shunem_n minister_v to_o elisha_n 4.10_o prepare_v a_o chamber_n and_o other_o necessary_n for_o he_o onesiphorus_n minister_v to_o st._n paul_n which_o oft_o refresh_v he_o 1.16_o and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o his_o chain_n dorcas_n minister_v to_o the_o poor_a widow_n in_o clothe_v they_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o especial_o to_o they_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n 9.39_o if_o any_o saint_n be_v in_o want_n minister_v to_o they_o in_o this_o sense_n we_o must_v all_o be_v minister_n this_o be_v a_o glorious_a service_n a_o worthy_a ministration_n in_o minister_a to_o they_o we_o minister_v to_o christ_n 25.40_o in_o as_o much_o as_o you_o have_v do_v it_o unto_o one_o of_o the_o least_o of_o these_o my_o brethren_n you_o have_v do_v it_o unto_o i_o and_o let_v it_o not_o grieve_v we_o to_o minister_v to_o christ_n which_o have_v minister_v his_o own_o blood_n to_o we_o the_o time_n be_v hard_a wherein_o we_o live_v all_o victual_n be_v at_o a_o high_a rate_n many_o poor_a saint_n fare_v hardly_o lie_v hardly_o go_v hardly_o let_v we_o open_v the_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n and_o minister_n to_o they_o this_o work_n above_o all_o other_o shall_v be_v recompense_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o i_o be_v hungry_a you_o feed_v i_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o let_v we_o occupy_v ourselves_o in_o this_o ministration_n but_o what_o do_v they_o content_v themselves_o with_o their_o former_a minister_a do_v they_o set_v down_o their_o staff_n there_o no_o and_o yet_o minister_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o do_v well_o for_o a_o time_n but_o we_o must_v continue_v in_o well_o do_v many_o soothe_v up_o themselves_o in_o their_o former_a good_a work_n they_o vaunt_v of_o they_o such_o and_o such_o a_o thing_n do_v i._n o_o how_o bountiful_a be_v we_o to_o our_o preacher_n how_o kind_n have_v we_o be_v to_o they_o o_o i_o but_o be_v you_o kind_a still_o have_v you_o minister_v and_o yet_o do_v you_o minister_v have_v you_o be_v zealous_a and_o yet_o be_v you_o zealous_a have_v you_o be_v diligent_a hearer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o yet_o be_v you_o diligent_a have_v you_o be_v liberal_a to_o the_o poor_a and_o yet_o be_v you_o liberal_a that_o be_v a_o worthy_a commendation_n then_o be_v you_o good_a christian_n indeed_o in_o earthly_a blessing_n we_o can_v away_o with_o be_v or_o have_v have_v any_o great_a list_n to_o brag_v i_o be_v rich_a i_o have_v land_n i_o have_v my_o health_n we_o have_v rather_o say_v a_o hundred_o time_n i_o be_o rich_a i_o have_v my_o health_n i_o be_v good_a be_v not_o so_o much_o but_o i_o be_o yet_o good_a i_o be_o more_o and_o more_o good_a that_o be_v a_o excellent_a thing_n yet_o there_o be_v many_o that_o have_v be_v good_a in_o the_o praeterperfecttence_n that_o be_v not_o in_o the_o present_a they_o be_v sober_a they_o will_v look_v at_o no_o alehouse_n but_o now_o they_o be_v common_a drunkard_n they_o be_v chaste_a but_o now_o be_v adulterer_n they_o be_v wont_a to_o keep_v their_o church_n well_o they_o will_v never_o miss_v a_o sermon_n but_o now_o come_v seldom_o to_o church_n every_o trifle_n will_v keep_v they_o from_o a_o sermon_n they_o be_v liberal_a but_o now_o be_v covetous_a that_o be_v a_o miserable_a thing_n a_o doleful_a tune_n let_v we_o so_o behave_v ourselves_o that_o it_o may_v be_v affirm_v of_o we_o we_o be_v yet_o good_a yet_o zealous_a yet_o religious_a and_o let_v not_o this_o yet_o be_v give_v over_o so_o long_o as_o we_o live_v this_o be_v a_o excellent_a place_n as_o any_o in_o all_o the_o bible_n to_o encourage_v we_o to_o good_a work_n god_n will_v never_o forget_v they_o as_o he_o put_v our_o tear_n into_o his_o bottle_n so_o he_o put_v our_o good_a work_n into_o his_o book_n and_o keep_v a_o register_n of_o they_o all_o man_n may_v forget_v the_o good_a turn_n to_o they_o they_o write_v their_o injury_n in_o steel_n and_o their_o benefit_n in_o water_n many_o will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o that_o have_v be_v their_o benefactor_n pharaoh_n butler_n quick_o forget_v joseph_n though_o he_o foretell_v he_o of_o his_o delivery_n man_n be_v forgetful_a but_o god_n be_v not_o he_o neither_o forget_v we_o nor_o our_o work_n 49.15_o can_v a_o woman_n forget_v her_o suck_a child_n that_o she_o shall_v not_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o son_n of_o her_o womb_n yea_o they_o may_v forget_v yet_o i_o will_v not_o forget_v thou_o god_n remember_v the_o prayer_n and_o tear_n of_o hezekiah_n 2_o reg._n 20.5_o the_o alm_n deed_n of_o cornelius_n go_v up_o into_o remembrance_n before_o god_n act_v 10.4_o god_n remember_v our_o prayer_n our_o fasting_n our_o joyful_a hear_n of_o his_o word_n he_o remember_v what_o money_n we_o have_v give_v to_o the_o poor_a the_o cloth_n wherewith_o we_o have_v clothe_v they_o the_o kindness_n we_o have_v show_v to_o his_o minister_n if_o we_o have_v give_v but_o a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n he_o remember_v it_o and_o will_v reward_v it_o mat._n 10.42_o this_o shall_v make_v we_o all_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n now_o a_o day_n by_o our_o preach_a faith_n in_o christ_n we_o have_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o people_n preach_v good_a work_n out_o of_o the_o church_n the_o people_n nourish_v this_o conceit_n in_o their_o heart_n we_o can_v merit_v heaven_n by_o our_o work_n therefore_o it_o be_v not_o a_o pin_n matter_n though_o we_o do_v none_o i_o but_o god_n will_v not_o forget_v your_o good_a work_n he_o will_v reward_v they_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o will_v give_v heaven_n to_o your_o work_n as_o they_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n though_o he_o give_v it_o not_o for_o the_o worthiness_n and_o dignity_n of_o your_o work_n therefore_o be_v full_a of_o they_o good_a work_n be_v not_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o heaven_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o way_n to_o heaven_n and_o you_o can_v go_v to_o heaven_n but_o by_o the_o way_n of_o good_a work_n 1.10_o therefore_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o they_o bless_a be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o your_o house_n and_o land_n silver_n and_o gold_n tarry_v behind_o when_o you_o be_v dead_a but_o your_o work_n follow_v you_o god_n will_v not_o forget_v they_o but_o
crown_v they_o with_o the_o crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v plentiful_a in_o good_a work_n now_o he_o do_v earnest_o wish_v their_o increase_n and_o continuance_n in_o all_o goodness_n these_o verse_n contain_v a_o heavenly_a prayer_n that_o saint_n paul_n have_v for_o the_o hebrew_n wherein_o he_o desire_v two_o thing_n for_o they_o 1._o the_o virtue_n of_o diligence_n 2._o a_o removal_n of_o the_o vice_n of_o slothfulness_n opposite_a to_o it_o ver_fw-la 12._o the_o former_a be_v amplify_v 1._o by_o the_o person_n to_o who_o it_o be_v wish_v 2._o by_o the_o manner_n how_o it_o be_v wish_v show_v 3._o by_o the_o quality_n of_o it_o the_o same_o 4._o by_o the_o fruit_n 5._o by_o the_o perseverance_n of_o it_o verse_n 11._o we_o as_o labourer_n together_o with_o god_n desire_v the_o same_o we_o wish_v it_o with_o all_o our_o hart_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n prayer_n be_v nothing_o else_o save_v a_o fervent_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n we_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o our_o hand_n to_o thou_o lam._n 3.41_o all_o man_n have_v their_o desire_n a_o covetous_a man_n desire_v silver_n and_o gold_n house_n and_o land_n a_o adulterer_n desire_v a_o fair_a dinah_n and_o a_o beautiful_a bathshebah_n in_o a_o corner_n to_o sport_v himself_o with_o all_o a_o malicious_a man_n desire_v the_o fall_n of_o he_o who_o he_o take_v to_o be_v his_o enemy_n as_o esau_n the_o day_n of_o my_o father_n mourning_n be_v at_o hand_n and_o then_o will_v i_o slay_v my_o brother_n jacob_n gen._n 27.41_o the_o ambitious_a man_n desire_v honour_n as_o absalon_n but_o a_o godly_a man_n desire_v the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o himself_o and_o other_o oh_o that_o i_o be_v dissolve_v and_o be_v with_o christ_n 1.23_o and_o here_o saint_n paul_n desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o the_o hebrew_n in_o all_o good_a thing_n let_v the_o like_a desire_n be_v in_o we_o all_o he_o do_v not_o pray_v for_o some_o alone_o but_o for_o every_o one_o a_o father_n wish_v well_o to_o all_o his_o child_n a_o good_a shepherd_n will_v not_o have_v one_o sheep_n in_o his_o flock_n to_o perish_v i_o will_v to_o god_n that_o all_o that_o hear_v i_o this_o day_n be_v as_o i_o be_o say_v paul_n 26.29_o we_o desire_v the_o salvation_n of_o every_o one_o of_o you_o yea_o of_o our_o enemy_n if_o we_o have_v any_o it_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o minister_n to_o see_v the_o people_n continue_v in_o well_o do_v my_o crown_n and_o my_o joy_n 3.4_o they_o desire_v this_o above_o all_o earthly_a profit_n and_o preferment_n and_o they_o pray_v hearty_o to_o god_n for_o it_o he_o do_v not_o desire_v that_o they_o may_v have_v the_o same_o diligence_n but_o that_o they_o do_v show_v the_o same_o diligence_n open_o abroad_o that_o man_n may_v point_v at_o it_o with_o the_o finger_n and_o you_o may_v be_v ensample_n to_o other_o matth._n 5.16_o let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o see_v your_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v your_o father_n in_o heaven_n 2_o cor._n 8.21_o provide_v for_o honest_a thing_n not_o only_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n we_o must_v not_o only_o be_v godly_a but_o show_v ourselves_o godly_a we_o must_v not_o only_o have_v faith_n but_o show_v it_o as_o dorcas_n do_v show_v i_o thy_o faith_n by_o thy_o work_n we_o must_v not_o only_o have_v zeal_n but_o show_v it_o as_o phinees_n do_v we_o must_v not_o only_o have_v patience_n but_o show_v it_o let_v your_o patient_a mind_n be_v know_v to_o all_o man_n we_o must_v not_o only_o have_v love_n to_o the_o saint_n but_o show_v it_o yet_o we_o know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o outward_a show_v without_o a_o inward_a a_o outward_a show_n and_o a_o inward_a too_o both_o must_v concur_v some_o be_v all_o in_o show_n nothing_o in_o truth_n some_o in_o show_n and_o truth_n too_o the_o pharisee_n make_v a_o show_n of_o religion_n fast_v pray_v give_v alm_n etc._n etc._n but_o it_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o show_n when_o they_o fast_v they_o look_v sour_a when_o they_o give_v alm_n a_o trumpet_n be_v sound_v at_o their_o gate_n they_o pray_v in_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o street_n our_o show_n must_v be_v outward_a and_o inward_a too_o as_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n be_v clean_o so_o must_v the_o inside_n too_o we_o must_v be_v nathaniel_n within_o and_o without_o too_o we_o must_v walk_v before_o god_n with_o zacharie_n and_o elizabet_n as_o well_o as_o be_v just_a before_o man_n thus_o let_v we_o show_v daily_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v in_o we_o i_o desire_v that_o you_o go_v not_o backward_o but_o be_v as_o diligent_a as_o ever_o you_o be_v yea_o if_o possible_a that_o you_o may_v excel_v yourselves_o and_o be_v better_o he_o wish_v the_o same_o diligence_n in_o quality_n though_o he_o will_v have_v it_o to_o exceed_v in_o quantity_n we_o will_v be_v diligent_a in_o our_o trade_n and_o calling_n the_o merchant_n in_o he_o the_o clothy_a in_o his_o etc._n etc._n we_o will_v be_v diligent_a in_o they_o for_o the_o trash_n of_o this_o world_n the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a it_o make_v rich_a but_o we_o use_v small_a diligence_n in_o heavenly_a matter_n give_v all_o diligence_n say_v saint_n peter_n 2_o pet._n 1.10_o we_o can_v go_v to_o heaven_n without_o diligence_n a_o scholar_n must_v be_v diligent_a before_o he_o can_v get_v learning_n and_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a scholar_n in_o the_o school_n of_o christ_n before_o we_o can_v learn_v he_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o reign_v with_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v therefore_o let_v we_o be_v diligent_a if_o by_o any_o mean_n we_o may_v attain_v to_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a and_o let_v we_o not_o be_v diligent_a to_o day_n and_o negligent_a to_o morrow_n but_o let_v we_o use_v the_o same_o diligence_n it_o be_v socrates_n commendation_n that_o he_o be_v semper_fw-la idem_fw-la let_v we_o not_o be_v semper_fw-la idem_fw-la in_o evil_a thing_n but_o in_o good_a thing_n semper_fw-la idem_fw-la let_v we_o rather_o mend_v then_o pare_v and_o let_v our_o last_o work_n be_v more_o than_o our_o first_o this_o virtue_n of_o diligence_n be_v amplify_v by_o the_o fruit_n and_o continuance_n of_o it_o that_o you_o may_v be_v full_o assure_v in_o your_o heart_n and_o conscience_n of_o that_o kingdom_n which_o you_o hope_v for_o some_o man_n may_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o good_a estate_n st._n paul_n be_v so_o sure_a of_o it_o that_o he_o sing_v a_o triumph_n over_o all_o his_o enemy_n ro._n 8.33_o 34_o etc._n etc._n neither_o be_v it_o his_o song_n alone_o but_o the_o song_n of_o all_o the_o faithful_a i_o be_o sure_a my_o redeemer_n live_v job_n 19.25_o 2_o cor._n 5.1_o for_o we_o know_v that_o if_o our_o earthly_a house_n of_o this_o tabernacle_n be_v dissolve_v we_o have_v a_o build_n of_o god_n a_o house_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n how_o come_v we_o by_o this_o assurance_n not_o by_o revelation_n from_o heaven_n but_o by_o good_a work_n practise_v by_o we_o here_o on_o the_o earth_n 2_o pet._n 1.10_o when_o saint_n paul_n be_v ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o the_o world_n he_o be_v sure_a of_o the_o crown_n of_o life_n how_o not_o by_o revelation_n but_o by_o the_o godly_a life_n which_o he_o have_v lead_v 2_o tim._n 4.8_o 2_o tim._n 2.19_o depart_v from_o sin_n be_v full_a of_o good_a work_n as_o dorcas_n be_v and_o thou_o may_v have_v a_o full_a assurance_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n it_o be_v not_o a_o bare_a and_o naked_a faith_n that_o can_v assure_v thou_o of_o heaven_n but_o such_o as_o work_v by_o love_n man_n in_o this_o age_n flatter_v themselves_o in_o a_o suppose_a faith_n and_o cast_v away_o the_o care_n of_o good_a work_n we_o can_v merit_v heaven_n by_o our_o work_n therefore_o we_o will_v not_o work_v at_o all_o as_o if_o good_a work_n serve_v to_o no_o end_n but_o to_o merit_v they_o be_v as_o pledge_n of_o eternal_a life_n by_o they_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o our_o name_n be_v write_v in_o heaven_n or_o not_o we_o must_v know_v that_o not_o à _fw-la priori_fw-la for_o who_o at_o any_o time_n be_v god_n counsellor_n but_o à _fw-la posteriori_fw-la have_v thou_o work_v then_o thou_o have_v faith_n be_v there_o fruit_n then_o there_o be_v a_o root_n have_v thou_o faith_n then_o thou_o have_v christ_n have_v thou_o christ_n then_o thou_o have_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n therefore_o let_v we_o all_o be_v abundant_a in_o good_a work_n let_v we_o excel_v in_o good_a work_n tit._n 2.8_o these_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a to_o man_n there_o be_v a_o necessary_a use_n of_o they_o they_o be_v infallible_a token_n