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evil_a even_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o and_o as_o for_o these_o reason_n we_o be_v always_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n so_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n we_o be_v always_o to_o pour_v out_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n unto_o he_o as_o we_o have_v need_n either_o of_o blessing_n in_o good_a thing_n or_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n and_o therefore_o we_o read_v that_o ever_o the_o faithful_a when_o they_o have_v need_n either_o of_o blessing_n in_o good_a thing_n or_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a they_o have_v their_o recourse_n unto_o god_n by_o prayer_n and_o as_o they_o be_v occasion_v by_o blessing_n in_o good_a thing_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a so_o they_o pour_v out_o their_o soul_n in_o thanksgiving_n unto_o the_o lord_n moses_n and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n when_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o egyptian_n pursue_v they_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o strong_a cry_n insomuch_o that_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o moses_n 15._o exod._n 14_o 15._o wherefore_o cry_v thou_o unto_o i_o and_o when_o they_o have_v see_v the_o mighty_a power_n which_o the_o lord_n show_v upon_o the_o egyptian_n 55._o exod._n 55._o they_o sing_v unto_o he_o the_o song_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n so_o jehosaphat_n and_o judah_n and_o jerusalem_n when_o the_o moabite_n and_o ammonite_n come_v against_o they_o to_o battle_n pray_v in_o the_o court_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n and_o say_v 20.6_o 2_o chr._n 20.6_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o our_o father_n art_n not_o thou_o god_n in_o heaven_n and_o reign_v thou_o not_o on_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o heathen_a etc._n etc._n and_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v they_o a_o marvelous_a victory_n over_o their_o enemy_n they_o assemble_v themselves_o in_o the_o valley_n of_o berachah_n or_o blessing_n 26._o 26._o and_o there_o they_o bless_v the_o lord_n so_o ezekiah_n when_o he_o be_v sick_a turn_v his_o face_n to_o the_o wall_n and_o pray_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v 3._o esay_n 38.2_o 3._o i_o beseech_v thou_o lord_n remember_v now_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v he_o unto_o health_n he_o sing_v the_o song_n of_o thanksgiving_n unto_o he_o and_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v ready_a to_o save_v i_o 10.20_o 10.20_o therefore_o will_v we_o sing_v my_o song_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o hannah_n be_v barren_a pray_v for_o a_o child_n unto_o the_o lord_n 1.10_o 1_o sam._n 1.10_o and_o weep_v sore_o and_o when_o the_o lord_n have_v grant_v her_o request_n she_o thank_v god_n and_o say_v 2.1_o 2.1_o my_o heart_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n my_o horn_n be_v exalt_v in_o the_o lord_n my_o mouth_n be_v enlarge_v over_o my_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n and_o what_o shall_v i_o more_o say_v the_o time_n will_v be_v too_o short_a for_o i_o to_o tell_v you_o of_o david_n daniel_n samuel_n and_o the_o rest_n which_o as_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n either_o of_o blessing_n in_o good_a thing_n or_o of_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a make_v their_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n ever_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o as_o they_o be_v occasion_v either_o by_o blessing_n or_o deliverance_n offer_v their_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n ever_o unto_o the_o lord_n thus_o they_o be_v teach_v and_o thus_o by_o the_o word_n and_o by_o their_o example_n we_o be_v teach_v for_o all_o thing_n to_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n beware_v then_o belove_a of_o they_o that_o with_o feign_a word_n teach_v you_o to_o give_v thanks_o or_o to_o pray_v unto_o saint_n â—â—â—erally_o or_o joint_o as_o to_o god_n and_o our_o lady_n to_o god_n and_o s._n george_n or_o the_o like_a for_o wherefore_o shall_v we_o either_o pray_v or_o give_v thanks_o unto_o they_o do_v they_o hear_v we_o or_o know_v what_o we_o say_v or_o think_v esay_n say_v 63.16_o esay_n 63.16_o that_o abraham_n know_v we_o not_o and_o that_o israel_n be_v ignorant_a of_o we_o where_o the_o ordinary_a gloss_n cit_v augustine_n say_v that_o the_o dead_a even_o saint_n know_v not_o what_o the_o live_a do_v and_o solomon_n say_v 6.30_o 2_o chr._n 6.30_o that_o the_o lord_n only_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n do_v they_o help_v we_o or_o give_v any_o thing_n unto_o we_o the_o psalmist_n say_v 84.11_o psal_n 84.11_o that_o the_o lord_n give_v both_o grace_n and_o glory_n neither_o dare_v it_o be_v avouch_v that_o the_o saint_n give_v grace_n or_o glory_n or_o be_v the_o author_n of_o any_o blessing_n or_o do_v any_o commandment_n or_o example_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n warrant_v we_o to_o pray_v or_o to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o they_o themselves_o grant_v that_o there_o be_v no_o warrant_n in_o the_o scripture_n from_o commandment_n or_o example_n to_o pray_v or_o give_v thanks_o unto_o they_o as_o unto_o the_o author_n of_o any_o grace_n or_o glory_n but_o only_o as_o 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only_o unto_o they_o as_o unto_o intercessor_n betwixt_o christ_n and_o we_o i_o demand_v what_o commandment_n or_o example_n there_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o warrant_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o or_o to_o give_v thanks_o at_o all_o unto_o they_o 48.16_o gen._n 48.16_o jacob_n say_v they_o pray_v unto_o a_o angel_n if_o he_o have_v pray_v unto_o a_o create_a angel_n this_o have_v not_o prove_v ought_v for_o invocation_n of_o saint_n but_o it_o be_v unto_o that_o uncreated_a angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n even_o christ_n jesus_n with_o who_o he_o have_v wrestle_v and_o prevail_v that_o he_o pray_v unto_o as_o both_o the_o circumstance_n of_o that_o place_n and_o conference_n of_o it_o with_o other_o place_n prove_v well_o say_v they_o moses_n pray_v 32.13_o exod._n 32.13_o and_o say_v thus_o remember_v abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n thy_o servant_n hope_v to_o have_v his_o prayer_n hear_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o those_o holy_a man_n but_o it_o be_v most_o plain_a by_o that_o 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be_v it_o the_o beginning_n or_o the_o perfiting_a or_o what_o it_o may_v be_v if_o it_o be_v good_a we_o receive_v it_o from_o god_n our_o bless_a saviour_n speak_v more_o particular_o of_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o a_o holy_a confession_n of_o his_o sin_n say_v flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveil_v this_o unto_o thou_o â—â—_o mat._n â—â—_o but_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o a_o holy_a confession_n of_o his_o name_n be_v not_o the_o fruit_n of_o man_n wisdom_n but_o they_o be_v the_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o speak_v of_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n he_o say_v 6.44_o oh_o 6.44_o no_o man_n can_v come_v to_o i_o except_o the_o father_n which_o have_v send_v i_o draw_v he_o no_o eom_n unto_o christ_n no_o obedience_n unto_o his_o will_n unless_o we_o be_v draw_v and_o hale_v against_o our_o will_n and_o of_o unwilling_a be_v make_v willing_a and_o therefore_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n call_v upon_o her_o bridegroom_n christ_n jesus_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o draw_v i_o and_o we_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o till_o he_o draw_v we_o 1.4_o cant._n 1.4_o we_o run_v not_o after_o he_o in_o whole_a or_o in_o part_n but_o indeed_o we_o run_v from_o he_o but_o when_o he_o draw_v we_o by_o his_o cord_n even_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o his_o gospel_n and_o of_o unwilling_a make_v we_o willing_a than_o we_o run_v after_o he_o have_v we_o then_o no_o good_a thing_n but_o which_o we_o receive_v from_o god_n do_v not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n reveal_v any_o mystery_n of_o our_o salvation_n unto_o we_o can_v we_o not_o come_v unto_o christ_n unless_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n draw_v we_o if_o then_o we_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o obey_v his_o gospel_n it_o be_v whole_o from_o god_n if_o we_o believe_v or_o understand_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n it_o be_v whole_o from_o the_o illumination_n of_o god_n spirit_n if_o in_o we_o 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every_o man_n know_v by_o the_o nature_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o of_o prayer_n do_v we_o then_o well_o in_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o our_o call_n into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o for_o other_o good_a thing_n begin_v in_o we_o do_v we_o well_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v increase_v our_o obedience_n to_o â—he_n gospel_n and_o whatsoever_o good_a grace_n he_o have_v begin_v in_o we_o do_v we_o well_o to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o beginning_n and_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o perfiting_a of_o every_o good_a work_n in_o we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o well_o herein_o than_o our_o apostle_n do_v not_o well_o in_o this_o place_n thus_o to_o do_v on_o the_o philippian_n behalf_n and_o his_o example_n have_v deceive_v we_o but_o if_o we_o do_v well_o herein_o then_o be_v both_o the_o beginning_n and_o increase_v and_o perfit_v of_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o every_o good_a work_n in_o we_o only_o from_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v all_o in_o all_o thing_n alpha_n and_o omega_n the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o majesty_n so_o in_o regard_n of_o all_o creature_n from_o who_o as_o all_o creature_n have_v their_o beginning_n continuance_n and_o support_n so_o have_v all_o good_a grace_n their_o beginning_n increase_n and_o perfection_n from_o he_o howbeit_o here_o you_o must_v understand_v that_o when_o we_o thus_o teach_v that_o both_o the_o beginning_n and_o increase_v and_o perfit_v of_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o every_o good_a work_n in_o we_o be_v only_o from_o god_n we_o do_v not_o either_o make_v the_o ministration_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o be_v of_o none_o effect_n or_o transform_v ourselves_o into_o block_n and_o stone_n for_o albeit_o he_o only_o begin_v increase_n and_o perfect_a in_o we_o our_o obedience_n to_o the_o gospel_n and_o every_o good_a grace_n that_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o yet_o do_v he_o not_o this_o immediate_o 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us._n a_o privilege_n only_o proper_a unto_o christ_n that_o by_o his_o suffering_n he_o â—ould_v merit_v at_o all_o either_o for_o himself_o or_o for_o other_o for_o of_o all_o â—ur_n affliction_n and_o suffering_n that_o be_v to_o be_v say_v which_o paul_n say_v â—f_o his_o affliction_n 8.18_o rom._n 8.18_o i_o account_v say_v he_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n which_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o â—_o where_o the_o apostle_n plain_o renounce_v all_o merit_n of_o life_n â—nd_a glory_n unto_o his_o suffering_n and_o affliction_n and_o our_o saviour_n â—hrist_n likewise_o plain_o tell_v we_o that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o â—hat_n we_o can_v even_o all_o that_o be_v command_v we_o we_o must_v say_v â—ee_z be_v unprofitable_a servant_n 17.10_o luk._n 17.10_o we_o have_v do_v only_o that_o which_o â—as_v our_o duty_n to_o do_v if_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o we_o can_v â—ee_z be_v unprofitable_a servant_n if_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o command_v we_o we_o have_v only_o do_v our_o duty_n than_o what_o â—aime_n can_v we_o make_v by_o merit_n or_o desert_n nay_o if_o we_o look_v â—nto_o our_o merit_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o â—od_n through_o jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o we_o have_v only_o deserve_v â—eath_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n 2.10_o jam._n 2.10_o for_o whosoever_o keep_v â—e_n whole_a law_n and_o yet_o fail_v in_o one_o point_n he_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o â—f_o the_o condemnation_n due_a to_o the_o breach_n of_o they_o all_o now_o cervine_v it_o be_v that_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o and_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v but_o as_o the_o menstruous_a clothes_n of_o a_o woman_n â—uen_o the_o best_a thing_n that_o we_o do_v be_v stain_v with_o sin_n and_o full_a â—f_a unrighteousness_n so_o that_o if_o we_o stand_v upon_o our_o own_o meâ—ts_n we_o see_v we_o must_v needs_o perish_v all_o we_o must_v then_o fly_v â—rom_o ourselves_o and_o renounce_v our_o own_o merit_n rest_v our_o â—elues_n whole_o &_o only_o on_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n by_o who_o â—eath_n and_o passion_n we_o have_v a_o entrance_n into_o glory_n for_o his_o â—assion_n be_v the_o passion_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v both_o a_o â—ll_a satisfaction_n unto_o god_n justice_n for_o we_o and_o worthy_o deserâ—ed_v the_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o we_o and_o give_v â—nto_o us._n and_o let_v this_o be_v speak_v touch_v the_o sequel_n of_o christ_n his_o passion_n or_o the_o cause_n of_o his_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n â—t_z follow_v wherefore_o god_n etc._n etc._n the_o second_o thing_n which_o hence_o i_o observe_v be_v who_o exalt_v he_o and_o that_o be_v here_o set_v down_o when_o it_o be_v say_v god_n have_v high_o exalt_v he_o christ_n then_o have_v humble_v himself_o and_o be_v obedient_a even_o unto_o the_o death_n god_n even_o the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n 2.31_o act._n 2.31_o so_o david_n have_v say_v long_o before_o say_v thâ—â—_n shall_v not_o leave_v my_o soul_n in_o grave_n neither_o shall_v thou_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n which_o peter_n avouch_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n raise_v up_o jesus_n from_o the_o dead_a to_o this_o likewise_o give_v all_o the_o scripture_n witness_v that_o god_n raise_v up_o jesus_n our_o lord_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o father_n by_o the_o son_n and_o the_o son_n by_o the_o eternal_a spirit_n that_o be_v within_o he_o here_o then_o be_v our_o comfort_n that_o he_o who_o have_v loose_v the_o sorrow_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o raise_v he_o up_o by_o his_o power_n will_v also_o give_v a_o good_a end_n unto_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o raise_v we_o up_o also_o by_o jesus_n and_o set_v we_o with_o he_o many_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a 34.18_o psal_n 34.18_o but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o and_o if_o it_o be_v so_o that_o thou_o see_v not_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o promise_n in_o this_o life_n but_o go_v to_o thy_o grave_n in_o mourn_a undeâ—_n the_o cross_n yet_o know_v this_o that_o he_o which_o have_v raise_v up_o the_o lord_n jesus_n shall_v raise_v thou_o up_o also_o by_o jesus_n and_o set_v thou_o with_o he_o and_o there_o wipe_v all_o tear_n from_o thy_o eye_n and_o cover_v thou_o with_o the_o garment_n of_o gladness_n but_o withal_o let_v i_o give_v you_o this_o caveat_n 16_o 1_o pet._n 4.15_o 16_o let_v none_o of_o you_o suffer_v as_o a_o murderer_n or_o as_o a_o thief_n or_o as_o a_o evil_a doâ—r_n or_o as_o a_o busy_a body_n in_o other_o man_n matter_n but_o if_o any_o man_n suffer_v as_o a_o christian_a poverty_n sickness_n persecution_n imprisonment_n or_o what_o cross_n else_o soever_o let_v he_o not_o be_v ashamed_a but_o let_v he_o glorify_v god_n in_o this_o behalf_n for_o christ_n have_v also_o suffer_v once_o for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o god_n for_o our_o momentanie_n and_o light_a affliction_n in_o that_o day_n will_v give_v we_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n wherefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o i_o exhort_v you_o let_v he_o that_o suffer_v 4.19_o 1_o pet._n 4.19_o what_o cross_n soever_o it_o be_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n commit_v his_o soul_n to_o god_n in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n and_o he_o that_o loose_v the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n from_o christ_n shall_v give_v in_o his_o good_a time_n a_o good_a end_n to_o all_o his_o trouble_n and_o thus_o much_o touch_v the_o second_o point_n to_o wit_n who_o exalt_v he_o it_o follow_v wherefore_o god_n have_v also_o high_o exalt_v he_o where_o we_o be_v to_o see_v in_o what_o sense_n christ_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v exalt_v and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o high_o exalt_v which_o be_v the_o three_o thing_n which_o i_o propose_v hence_o to_o be_v observe_v 1._o therefore_o christ_n be_v exalt_v when_o he_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a when_o his_o body_n which_o be_v sow_v in_o dishonour_n be_v raise_v up_o in_o glory_n 2._o he_o be_v high_o exalt_v when_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n he_o be_v set_v in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o might_n and_o domination_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o in_o this_o world_n only_o but_o also_o in_o that_o that_o be_v to_o come_v thus_o god_n exalt_v â—nd_n high_o exalt_v christ_n jesus_n who_o the_o jew_n have_v crucify_v here_o than_o first_o we_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o that_o â—oint_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n he_o make_v his_o grave_n with_o the_o wicked_a as_o the_o prophet_n have_v prophesy_v he_o be_v bury_v and_o the_o pit_n have_v shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o he_o 53.9_o esay_n 53.9_o even_o the_o â—ombe_n of_o the_o earth_n have_v enclose_v he_o in_o but_o god_n the_o three_o day_n exâ—lted_v he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o not_o suffer_v his_o body_n to_o â—ee_n corruption_n if_o i_o think_v it_o needful_a further_o to_o prove_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o you_o his_o sundry_a appearance_n â—fter_o he_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a first_o unto_o marie_n magdalen_n â—hen_o unto_o the_o two_o disciple_n that_o go_v to_o emmaus_n then_o to_o peâ—er_n then_o to_o all_o the_o disciple_n together_o save_v thomas_n then_o to_o all_o â—he_n disciple_n then_o to_o more_o than_o five_o hundred_o brethren_n at_o â—nce_n these_o i_o say_v his_o manifold_a appearance_n and_o many_o other_o testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n may_v at_o large_a prove_v the_o same_o â—nto_fw-mi you_o but_o my_o desire_n rather_o now_o be_v to_o lesson_n you_o in_o such_o â—hings_n as_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n may_v teach_v us._n first_o therefore_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n jesus_n may_v put_v we_o â—n_o mind_n of_o this_o duty_n that_o as_o he_o be_v raise_v again_o from_o the_o â—rave_a wherein_o he_o lay_v dead_a unto_o life_n so_o we_o ought_v to_o rise_v from_o â—he_n grave_n of_o sin_n wherein_o we_o lie_v dead_a unto_o newness_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n if_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n say_v the_o apostle_n 3.1_o colos_n 3.1_o â—hen_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v â—id_v christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a if_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o he_o â—nd_v lie_v not_o still_o dead_a in_o your_o sin_n then_o seek_v those_o thing_n â—hich_v be_v above_o where_o you_o see_v how_o the_o apostle_n put_v â—hem_n in_o
powâ—â—_n such_o enter_v not_o into_o condemnation_n but_o have_v their_o part_n in_o the_o second_o resurrection_n lecture_n xxx_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 9_o 10._o and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n etc._n etc._n and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n etc._n etc._n where_o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v that_o god_n give_v unto_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n any_o new_a name_n which_o he_o have_v not_o before_o for_o as_o before_o so_o after_o and_o as_o after_o so_o before_o he_o be_v and_o be_v call_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o true_a light_n at_o the_o world_n faithful_a and_o true_a holy_a and_o just_a â—he_v apostle_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n a_o priest_n after_o â—he_n order_n of_o melchisedech_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o â—ead_a of_o the_o church_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n jesus_n christ_n the_o â—mage_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o god_n neither_o have_v he_o any_o name_n after_o his_o resurrection_n which_o he_o have_v not_o beâ—ore_o but_o by_o a_o name_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o this_o place_n glory_n â—nd_v honour_n and_o majesty_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o thing_n creaâ—ed_v as_o the_o same_o word_n be_v elsewhere_o use_v 1.21_o eph._n 1.21_o ephes_n 1.21_o so_o that_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o god_n have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n â—he_v meaning_n be_v that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o christ_n jesus_n from_o â—he_n dead_a have_v so_o high_o exalt_v he_o in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n â—hat_n he_o have_v give_v he_o all_o power_n both_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n â—ll_a dominion_n over_o all_o creature_n whatsoever_o and_o the_o same_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o he_o from_o the_o beginning_n so_o that_o now_o he_o â—eigneth_v and_o rule_v with_o he_o king_n over_o all_o and_o bless_v for_o ever_o now_o this_o power_n dominion_n and_o glory_n whereunto_o christ_n jesus_n after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v exalt_v be_v further_a open_v and_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 1._o by_o that_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o all_o thing_n create_v now_o owe_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o in_o these_o word_n that_o at_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n 2._o by_o that_o acknowledgement_n whereby_o all_o creature_n now_o ought_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o these_o word_n and_o that_o every_o tongâ—â—_n etc._n etc._n the_o sum_n then_o in_o brief_a of_o the_o apostle_n his_o meaning_n iâ—_n these_o word_n be_v this_o that_o god_n have_v raise_v up_o christ_n jeâ—â—â—_n from_o the_o dead_a have_v crown_v he_o with_o such_o honour_n and_o glory_n above_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n or_o under_o the_o earth_n that_o they_o all_o do_v or_o shall_v bow_v unto_o he_o be_v subject_a under_o his_o foot_n and_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o who_o be_v cruel_o disdainful_o and_o despiteful_o handle_v and_o crucify_v be_v king_n and_o lord_n and_o god_n bless_v for_o ever_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o these_o word_n therefore_o i_o observe_v 4._o principal_a point_n 1._o the_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n be_v croâ—ned_v after_o his_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n set_v down_o in_o these_o word_n and_o give_v he_o a_o name_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o subjection_n and_o worship_n which_o all_o creature_n owe_v and_o at_o length_n shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o set_v down_o as_o a_o branch_n and_o a_o end_n of_o hit_v glorification_n it_o these_o word_n that_o at_o the_o name_n etc._n etc._n 3._o the_o confession_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o all_o creature_n that_o jesus_n christ_n crucify_v be_v the_o lord_n over_o all_o and_o that_o all_o power_n belong_v to_o he_o both_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n set_v down_o as_o a_o other_o branch_n and_o end_n of_o his_o glorification_n in_o these_o word_n and_o that_o every_o tongue_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o issue_n of_o the_o whole_a which_o be_v that_o the_o whole_a glorification_n of_o christ_n redound_v to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n the_o father_n set_v down_o in_o these_o word_n unto_o the_o glory_n etc._n etc._n touch_v the_o 1._o point_n viz._n the_o great_a honour_n and_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n be_v crown_v after_o his_o resurrection_n which_o our_o apostle_n here_o signify_v by_o the_o name_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o he_o above_o every_o name_n the_o apostle_n to_o the_o hebrews_n give_v most_o evident_a testimony_n thereunto_o 2.9_o heb._n 2.9_o when_o he_o say_v but_o we_o see_v jesus_n crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n which_o be_v make_v a_o little_a inferior_a to_o the_o angel_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n as_o if_o the_o apostle_n shall_v have_v say_v that_o jesus_n which_o in_o no_o sort_n take_v on_o he_o the_o nature_n of_o angel_n but_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n even_o flesh_n &_o blood_n and_o mortality_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n for_o our_o sin_n he_o now_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a be_v crown_v with_o honour_n and_o glory_n even_o unto_o he_o be_v give_v the_o excellency_n of_o all_o dignity_n far_o above_o all_o thing_n create_v whatsoever_o the_o â—â—me_n also_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o apostle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n where_o he_o say_v 1.20_o eph._n 1.20_o that_o god_n raise_v up_o christ_n â—esus_fw-la from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o might_n and_o domination_n and_o every_o name_n that_o be_v name_v not_o in_o this_o world_n only_o 21._o 21._o but_o also_o in_o that_o that_o be_v to_o come_v etc._n etc._n where_o the_o apostle_n most_o plain_o show_v how_o high_o christ_n be_v exalt_v above_o all_o creature_n whatsoever_o after_o that_o god_n have_v raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a now_o â—f_n you_o ask_v i_o what_o be_v that_o majesty_n and_o excellency_n of_o dignity_n whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v that_o glory_n wherewithal_o christ_n before_o his_o passion_n pray_v to_o be_v glorify_v when_o he_o thus_o pray_v 17.5_o joh._n 17.5_o glorify_v i_o â—hou_a father_n with_o thy_o own_o self_n with_o the_o glory_n which_o i_o have_v with_o â—hee_o before_o the_o world_n be_v the_o glory_n then_o whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v his_o own_o glory_n that_o â—lory_n which_o he_o have_v before_o his_o incarnation_n even_o before_o the_o â—orld_n be_v with_o his_o father_n that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v when_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n he_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v eguall_a with_o god_n for_o we_o know_v that_o he_o be_v hear_v in_o all_o thing_n â—or_a which_o he_o pray_v of_o the_o father_n so_o that_o have_v pray_v for_o â—hat_n glory_n which_o he_o have_v from_o the_o begin_n with_o the_o father_n â—he_v glory_n whereunto_o he_o be_v exalt_v be_v his_o own_o glory_n which_o â—e_n have_v with_o the_o father_n from_o the_o beginning_n now_o if_o you_o ask_v â—ne_a again_o what_o glory_n this_o be_v which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o father_n â—rom_fw-mi the_o beginning_n i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v all_o power_n both_o in_o heaâ—en_n and_o in_o earth_n for_o so_o our_o saviour_n himself_o after_o his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a say_v say_v 28.18_o mat._n 28.18_o all_o power_n be_v give_v unto_o i_o in_o â—eaven_n and_o in_o earth_n where_o by_o all_o power_n be_v mean_v all_o authority_n all_o sovereignty_n over_o all_o thing_n create_v both_o in_o heaven_n and_o â—n_a earth_n so_o that_o both_o the_o angel_n be_v his_o minister_a spirit_n â—nd_v with_o his_o word_n he_o command_v the_o foul_a spirit_n and_o they_o obey_v he_o and_o of_o all_o man_n it_o be_v true_a that_o unto_o one_o he_o say_v go_v â—nd_v he_o go_v and_o to_o another_o come_v and_o he_o come_v thus_o â—hen_o it_o appear_v that_o christ_n after_o his_o resurrection_n both_o be_v high_o exalt_v unto_o all_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o that_o his_o glory_n be_v and_o be_v that_o absolute_a lordship_n and_o sovereignty_n which_o he_o have_v over_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n yea_o he_o be_v exalt_v unto_o that_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v with_o the_o father_n before_o the_o world_n be_v if_o now_o again_o it_o be_v demand_v whether_o christ_n be_v exalt_v unto_o this_o glory_n and_o dignity_n according_a to_o both_o his_o nature_n both_o his_o godhead_n and_o his_o manhood_n i_o answer_v
according_a to_o both_o according_a to_o his_o godhead_n not_o as_o it_o be_v consider_v in_o itself_o but_o in_o as_o much_o as_o his_o godhead_n which_o froâ—_n his_o birth_n unto_o his_o death_n do_v little_o show_v itself_o after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v make_v manifest_a in_o his_o manhood_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v 1.4_o rom._n 1.4_o he_o be_v declare_v mighty_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o the_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a even_o by_o the_o resurrection_n and_o after_o his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a he_o which_o be_v think_v only_o to_o be_v man_n be_v most_o plain_o manifest_v likewise_o to_o be_v god_n now_o as_o touch_v his_o manhood_n he_o be_v therein_o exalt_v unto_o high_a majesty_n in_o the_o heavenly_a place_n not_o only_o shake_v off_o all_o infirmity_n of_o man_n nature_n but_o also_o be_v beautify_v and_o adorn_v with_o all_o quality_n of_o glory_n both_o in_o his_o soul_n and_o in_o his_o body_n yet_o so_o that_o still_o he_o retain_v the_o property_n of_o a_o true_a body_n for_o even_o as_o he_o be_v man_n he_o be_v set_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o father_n to_o rule_v and_o reign_v over_o all_o till_o all_o his_o enemy_n beâ—_n destroy_v and_o put_v under_o his_o foot_n to_o knit_v up_o all_o in_o a_o word_n christ_n god_n and_o man_n after_o his_o resurrection_n be_v crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n even_o such_o as_o plain_o show_v he_o to_o be_v god_n and_o be_v set_v on_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n there_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v as_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o king_n till_o he_o come_v in_o the_o cloud_n to_o judge_v both_o quick_a and_o dead_a here_o then_o be_v both_o matter_n of_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o godly_a and_o likewise_o of_o fear_n and_o astonishment_n unto_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a for_o therefore_o be_v he_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n even_o to_o prepare_v a_o place_n for_o we_o that_o where_o he_o be_v there_o may_v we_o be_v also_o 14.2_o joh._n 14.2_o for_o so_o himself_o speak_v and_o therefore_o be_v he_o exalt_v far_o above_o all_o man_n and_o angel_n as_o in_o all_o fullness_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n so_o in_o glory_n and_o majesty_n that_o he_o may_v succour_v we_o in_o all_o our_o misery_n and_o help_v we_o in_o all_o danger_n whatsoever_o infirmity_n we_o have_v whatsoever_o persecution_n we_o suffer_v whatsoever_o cross_n we_o endure_v we_o need_v not_o be_v dismay_v or_o trouble_v for_o christ_n jesus_n who_o bear_v our_o infirmity_n who_o the_o high_a priest_n scribes_z and_o pharisy_n and_o all_o the_o jew_n persecute_v unto_o the_o death_n who_o endure_v the_o cross_n and_o despise_v the_o shame_n be_v exalt_v unto_o the_o high_a glory_n for_o we_o and_o both_o 〈◊〉_d able_a to_o succour_v we_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v if_o christ_n â—ad_v not_o overcome_v death_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n nay_o if_o he_o have_v not_o as_o a_o most_o triumphant_a king_n lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o so_o crush_v they_o that_o though_o they_o will_v â—et_v they_o can_v not_o hurt_v we_o nay_o if_o he_o do_v not_o now_o as_o lord_n and_o â—ing_v so_o bridle_v their_o rage_n that_o they_o can_v prevail_v against_o we_o â—hen_o may_v we_o well_o fear_v death_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o world_n and_o â—he_v devil_n but_o now_o that_o he_o have_v overcome_v all_o these_o and_o â—uleth_v all_o thing_n henceforth_o with_o his_o mighty_a power_n so_o that_o â—ne_a hair_n of_o our_o head_n can_v fall_v away_o without_o his_o heavenly_a â—ill_n and_o nothing_o can_v touch_v we_o but_o as_o he_o give_v leave_v what_o â—re_n of_o death_n what_o danger_n of_o sin_n what_o care_n of_o the_o world_n â—hat_n care_n of_o the_o devil_n let_v death_n draw_v out_o his_o sharp_a arrow_n â—gainst_a we_o let_v sin_n assault_v we_o and_o seek_v to_o tyrannize_v over_o we_o â—t_z the_o world_n hate_v we_o and_o band_n themselves_o against_o we_o let_v the_o â—evill_n rage_n and_o lay_v what_o battery_n he_o can_v against_o we_o our_o king_n â—nd_v our_o god_n which_o dwell_v in_o heaven_n he_o laugh_v they_o to_o â—orne_v and_o our_o lord_n have_v they_o in_o derision_n he_o say_v unto_o â—em_v touch_v not_o my_o choose_a and_o do_v my_o child_n no_o harm_n he_o â—tteth_v they_o their_o bound_n which_o they_o can_v pass_v and_o he_o â—miteth_v their_o power_n even_o as_o it_o best_o please_v he_o and_o therefore_o death_n shall_v not_o deadly_a wound_n we_o but_o only_o transport_v we_o â—nto_o a_o life_n that_o last_v ever_o sin_n shall_v not_o tempt_v we_o above_o â—at_a we_o be_v able_a but_o together_o with_o the_o tentation_n we_o shall_v have_v â—e_a issue_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o bear_v it_o the_o world_n and_o wickâ—â—_n instrument_n of_o satan_n shall_v either_o not_o at_o all_o prevail_v against_o â—_o or_o no_o far_o then_o shall_v be_v for_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o good_a â—either_o shall_v the_o devil_n rage_n he_o never_o so_o horrible_o be_v able_a to_o â—rre_v ever_o a_o whit_n far_o than_o the_o link_n of_o his_o chain_n shall_v be_v â—osed_v unto_o he_o when_o solomon_n be_v anoint_v king_n over_o â—rael_n in_o stead_n of_o david_n his_o father_n 1.40_o 1_o king_n 1.40_o it_o be_v say_v that_o all_o the_o people_n come_v â—ter_v he_o that_o they_o pipe_v with_o pipe_n and_o rejoice_v with_o great_a joy_n so_o â—at_a the_o earth_n ring_v with_o the_o sound_n of_o they_o shall_v the_o people_n of_o â—rael_n thus_o rejoice_v the_o crown_n of_o solomon_n and_o shall_v not_o â—e_n much_o more_o rejoice_v when_o as_o christ_n jesus_n be_v place_v in_o heaâ—en_n at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o his_o father_n and_o have_v the_o everlasting_a sceptre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n put_v into_o his_o hand_n shall_v not_o our_o soul_n be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n for_o the_o crown_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o honour_n which_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o the_o strong_a rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n sure_o the_o apostle_n so_o rejoice_v in_o this_o crown_n of_o his_o glory_n that_o he_o bid_v defiance_n unto_o condemnation_n and_o whatsoever_o accusation_n can_v be_v lay_v against_o he_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n say_v he_o unto_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v 8.33_o rom._n 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n which_o be_v dead_a yea_o or_o rather_o which_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n 34._o 34._o and_o make_v request_n for_o we_o etc._n etc._n where_o you_o seâ—_n plain_o how_o the_o apostle_n upon_o the_o ground_n of_o christ_n hiâ—_n death_n or_o rather_o upon_o the_o ground_n of_o that_o crown_n of_o glory_n whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a henceforth_o fear_v neither_o accusation_n nor_o condemnation_n nor_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v lay_v unto_o his_o charge_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o all_o the_o child_n of_o christ_n his_o kingdom_n may_v bid_v defiance_n unto_o accusation_n and_o condemnation_n and_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v lay_v unto_o their_o charge_n now_o that_o christ_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n to_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n the_o lord_n be_v king_n the_o earth_n may_v be_v glad_a thereof_o he_o iâ—_n great_a in_o zion_n and_o high_a above_o all_o people_n let_v the_o heaven_n rejoice_v and_o let_v the_o earth_n be_v glad_a let_v the_o sea_n roar_v and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v etc._n psal_n 91.1.2.3_o etc._n etc._n thou_o that_o dwell_v under_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o most_o high_a and_o abide_v under_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o almighty_a say_v unto_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n now_o as_o this_o sovereignty_n of_o power_n and_o excellency_n of_o dignity_n whereunto_o christ_n be_v exalt_v after_o his_o resurrection_n may_v be_v matter_n of_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o godly_a so_o may_v it_o be_v matter_n of_o fear_n and_o astonishment_n unto_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a 2.9_o psal_n 2.9_o for_o he_o shall_v bruise_v his_o enemy_n with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n and_o break_v they_o in_o piece_n like_o a_o potter_n vessel_n he_o shall_v even_o deal_v with_o they_o as_o joshua_n deal_v with_o the_o five_o king_n that_o be_v hide_v in_o the_o cave_n he_o shall_v tread_v they_o under_o foot_n and_o make_v a_o slaughter_n not_o so_o much_o of_o their_o body_n as_o of_o their_o soul_n for_o as_o his_o exaltation_n into_o that_o glory_n be_v for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n and_o faithful_a people_n so_o be_v it_o for_o the_o confusion_n and_o utter_a destruction_n of_o his_o enemy_n for_o it_o be_v a_o righteous_a thing_n with_o he_o to_o recompense_v tribulation_n to_o they_o which_o
when_o it_o be_v add_v that_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v the_o apostle_n thereby_o show_v both_o what_o all_o creature_n still_o ought_v to_o do_v and_o also_o what_o all_o creature_n shall_v do_v in_o that_o last_o and_o great_a day_n for_o his_o meaning_n be_v that_o all_o creature_n ought_v still_o to_o confess_v &_o at_o the_o last_o shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n even_o that_o that_o jesus_n which_o be_v crucify_v which_o make_v his_o grave_n with_o the_o wicked_a in_o his_o death_n be_v lord_n god_n &_o that_o all_o honour_n power_n &_o glory_n belong_v unto_o he_o here_o than_o we_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o a_o duty_n necessary_o to_o be_v perform_v of_o all_o christian_n which_o be_v not_o only_o to_o be_v subject_a â—d_a obedient_a to_o christ_n his_o will_n but_o to_o confess_v likewise_o and_o â—â—knowledge_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n the_o angel_n and_o â—e_v saint_n in_o heaven_n which_o stand_v before_o the_o throne_n and_o beâ—re_o the_o lamb_n clothe_v with_o long_a white_a robe_n and_o palm_n in_o â—eir_n hand_n they_o cry_v aloud_o and_o they_o say_v 7.9_o apoc._n 7.9_o salvation_n come_v â—_o our_o god_n that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n yea_o â—ey_n cease_v not_o day_n or_o night_n cry_v and_o say_v praise_n 12._o 12._o and_o gloâ—_n and_o wisdom_n and_o thanks_o and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o may_v be_v â—â—to_o our_o god_n for_o evermore_o amen_n yea_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n â—emselues_n ought_v thus_o to_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n that_o all_o power_n â—nd_v honour_n and_o might_n belong_v unto_o he_o inasmuch_o as_o they_o â—ere_z create_v form_v and_o make_v for_o his_o glory_n not_o only_o to_o be_v â—ewed_v in_o their_o confusion_n but_o that_o they_o may_v sound_v forth_o his_o â—raise_n and_o his_o glory_n the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n they_o â—oe_v devil_n and_o damn_v in_o hell_n they_o ought_v to_o confess_v â—at_a jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o shall_v we_o doubt_v whether_o it_o â—e_v man_n duty_n to_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n with_o â—e_a heart_n man_n believe_v unto_o righteousness_n 10.10_o ro._n 10.10_o and_o with_o the_o mouth_n â—an_v confess_v to_o salvation_n say_v the_o apostle_n where_o the_o apostle_n plain_o show_v that_o as_o faith_n in_o the_o heart_n so_o confession_n â—_o the_o mouth_n be_v needful_a to_o salvation_n the_o evangelist_n s._n johnâ—ith_o â—ith_z that_o among_o the_o chief_a ruler_n of_o the_o jew_n many_o believe_v 〈◊〉_d christ_n jesus_n 12.42_o joh._n 12.42_o but_o because_o of_o the_o pharisy_n they_o do_v not_o confess_v â—im_a leave_v they_o shall_v be_v cast_v out_o of_o the_o synagogue_n do_v they_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n but_o not_o confess_v he_o in_o that_o they_o do_v â—ot_n confess_v he_o it_o be_v a_o plain_a argument_n that_o their_o faith_n be_v â—ut_v a_o weak_a faith_n happy_o they_o begin_v to_o embrace_v the_o truth_n â—f_fw-fr christ_n and_o to_o be_v astonish_v at_o his_o miracle_n but_o in_o that_o they_o â—urst_v not_o confess_v he_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o they_o do_v not_o true_o believe_v in_o he_o which_o be_v yet_o more_o plain_a by_o that_o s._n john_n far_a add_v they_o love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n 43._o 43._o more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n which_o preposterous_a love_n wheresoever_o it_o be_v there_o be_v neiâ—her_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o deed_n nor_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n the_o apostle_n to_o titus_n tell_v we_o of_o some_o that_o profess_v that_o they_o 〈◊〉_d god_n 1.16_o tit._n 1.16_o but_o by_o their_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o and_o be_v abominable_a be_v disobedient_a and_o unto_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a as_o before_o we_o have_v faith_n in_o christ_n but_o no_o confession_n of_o christ_n so_o here_o we_o have_v confession_n and_o profession_n of_o christ_n but_o no_o practice_n of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n and_o therefore_o 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of_o displeasure_n fear_v to_o be_v too_o forward_o â—n_v confess_v christ_n and_o profess_v his_o name_n and_o therefore_o â—raw_v back_o the_o shoulder_n and_o shrink_v at_o every_o blast_n of_o wind_n now_o the_o confession_n which_o must_v spring_v from_o this_o root_n be_v â—hat_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o his_o hoâ—our_n not_o to_o be_v give_v to_o another_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o to_o â—e_v serve_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o â—â—fe_n thus_o say_v god_n the_o lord_n 5.8_o esa_n 42_o 5.8_o even_o he_o that_o create_v the_o heaven's_n and_o spread_v they_o abroad_o etc._n etc._n to_o wit_n christ_n jesus_n i_o be_o â—he_n lord_n this_o be_v my_o name_n and_o my_o glory_n will_v i_o not_o give_v to_o another_o neither_o my_o praise_n to_o grave_a image_n where_o we_o see_v how_o our_o saviour_n christ_n both_o challenge_v that_o unto_o himself_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o plain_o avouch_v that_o he_o will_v not_o give_v his_o honour_n to_o another_o he_o then_o that_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o yet_o give_v his_o honour_n unto_o another_o do_v only_o iâ—_n word_n confess_v that_o which_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n he_o do_v deâ—â—_n let_v they_o look_v unto_o this_o that_o make_v their_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n unto_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n that_o worship_v image_n cross_n 2.2_o 1_o joh._n 2.2_o or_o what_o relic_n soever_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a and_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n for_o our_o sinneâ—_n he_o sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o live_v ever_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o us._n whosoever_o then_o pray_v unto_o or_o use_v the_o intercession_n of_o any_o other_o be_v it_o saint_n or_o angel_n he_o give_v christ_n his_o glory_n to_o another_o as_o also_o he_o do_v who_o do_v worship_v any_o other_o but_o god_n and_o he_o who_o he_o have_v 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reproof_n hardly_o and_o say_v wherein_o have_v we_o despise_v thy_o name_n but_o because_o they_o fearâ—_n not_o the_o lord_n who_o they_o confess_v because_o they_o walk_v not_o in_o his_o way_n nor_o keep_v his_o commandment_n therefore_o theâ—_n confession_n be_v as_o no_o confession_n the_o lord_n regard_v they_o not_o but_o his_o wrâ—th_n be_v kindle_v against_o they_o this_o man_n and_o brethren_n be_v a_o thing_n needful_a for_o we_o to_o look_v unto_o we_o will_v be_v loath_a so_o deep_o to_o be_v charge_v as_o not_o to_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n but_o if_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n where_o be_v his_o fear_n wheâ—_n we_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n we_o confess_v he_o 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o sole_a rightful_a commander_n of_o we_o and_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o servant_n he_o to_o have_v all_o power_n over_o we_o and_o ourselves_o whole_o 〈◊〉_d be_v he_o what_o mean_v then_o such_o neglect_n of_o conform_v â—ur_n self_n according_a to_o his_o most_o holy_a will_n and_o of_o yield_a obedience_n unto_o that_o which_o daily_o we_o be_v teach_v and_o which_o â—ee_n know_v to_o be_v his_o will_n if_o we_o give_v our_o member_n as_o weapon_n â—f_a unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n which_o shall_v be_v as_o weapon_n â—f_a righteousness_n unto_o god_n whatsoever_o confession_n we_o make_v â—ee_z be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n we_o be_v not_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n â—â—e_v lord_n and_o we_o be_v like_a to_o those_o or_o who_o i_o speak_v before_o â—â—at_o profess_v they_o know_v god_n but_o by_o their_o work_n do_v deny_v â—im_a o_o my_o brethren_n if_o you_o do_v indeed_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n to_o â—e_v the_o lord_n your_o soul_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o gladness_n when_o our_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o this_o confession_n yea_o your_o very_a heart_n will_v be_v warm_a within_o you_o when_o your_o tongue_n be_v â—â—us_o talk_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n your_o will_n will_v be_v â—amed_v to_o his_o will_n your_o foot_n will_v rejoice_v to_o come_v into_o the_o â—_z of_o his_o house_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n deny_v he_o not_o before_o man_n 9_o luk._n 12_o 9_o â—or_a he_o that_o shall_v deny_v he_o before_o man_n shall_v be_v deny_v before_o â—he_n angel_n of_o god_n and_o certain_o he_o believe_v not_o that_o â—ares_n not_o confess_v he_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n confess_v â—im_v so_o to_o be_v and_o give_v not_o his_o honour_n to_o any_o other_o to_o man_n or_o angel_n much_o less_o to_o stock_n or_o stone_n confess_v he_o to_o be_v â—he_v lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o â—he_n day_n of_o your_o life_n this_o confession_n become_v the_o saint_n â—f_fw-fr god_n and_o this_o be_v a_o good_a confession_n before_o god_n and_o ever_o remember_v that_o that_o they_o which_o will_v not_o now_o thus_o confess_v â—esus_fw-la christ_n to_o be_v the_o lord_n shall_v then_o in_o that_o last_o and_o great_a â—ay_n be_v force_v to_o confess_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o shall_v judge_v his_o enemy_n on_o every_o side_n and_o render_v to_o the_o wicked_a according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o way_n unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n here_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o all_o â—uen_o of_o our_o subjection_n unto_o christ_n and_o of_o our_o confession_n that_o â—esus_fw-la christ_n be_v the_o lord_n all_o this_o redound_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n for_o he_o that_o honour_v the_o son_n 5.23_o joh._n 5.23_o honour_v â—he_n â—ather_n and_o he_o that_o honour_v not_o the_o son_n honour_v not_o the_o father_n for_o the_o father_n be_v in_o the_o son_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v unto_o the_o son_n be_v do_v also_o to_o the_o father_n let_v we_o theâ—_n so_o subject_a ourselves_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n let_v we_o so_o confess_v he_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n as_o already_o we_o have_v be_v teach_v god_n have_v create_v we_o 43.7_o esa_n 43.7_o form_v we_o and_o make_v we_o for_o his_o glory_n see_v theâ—â—_n our_o subjection_n unto_o christ_n jesus_n and_o our_o confession_n or_o be_v glorious_a name_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o have_v be_v teach_v be_v unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n let_v we_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o in_o all_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n and_o let_v we_o out_o of_o a_o unfeigned_a faith_n confess_v that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n even_o our_o lord_n lecture_n xxxii_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 12._o wherefore_o by_o belove_a as_o you_o have_v always_o obey_v or_o as_o in_o my_o presence_n only_o but_o now_o much_o more_o in_o 〈◊〉_d absence_n etc._n etc._n wherefore_o my_o belove_a etc._n etc._n in_o these_o word_n now_o follow_v we_o have_v the_o conclusion_n oâ—_n the_o apostle_n his_o exhortation_n unto_o the_o philippian_n set_v down_o by_o way_n of_o apply_v christ_n his_o humility_n and_o obedience_n unto_o his_o father_n unto_o their_o use_n and_o instruction_n and_o consequent_o unto_o we_o in_o this_o conclusion_n of_o the_o apostle_n his_o former_a exhortation_n the_o apostle_n again_o exhort_v the_o philippian_n and_o in_o they_o we_o first_o unto_o humble_a obedience_n towards_o god_n vers_fw-la 12.13_o second_o unto_o humble_a and_o modest_a conversation_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n vers_fw-la 14.15.16_o and_o three_o he_o add_v as_o a_o reason_n why_o he_o thus_o exhort_v they_o the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o they_o shall_v bring_v unto_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o christ_n if_o they_o so_o walk_v as_o he_o exhort_v they_o vers_n 16.17.18_o in_o the_o first_o exhortation_n which_o be_v unto_o humility_n and_o obedience_n or_o humble_a obedience_n towards_o god_n we_o have_v first_o to_o consider_v the_o
give_v of_o god_n by_o grace_n in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v no_o way_n of_o ourselves_o to_o take_v a_o little_a view_n thereof_o â—e_v lord_n by_o joel_n exhort_v or_o command_v say_v 2.12_o joel_n 2.12_o turn_v unto_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n with_o fast_v weep_a and_o mourâ—â—_n and_o yet_o jeremy_n show_v plain_o that_o conversion_n unto_o the_o use_v be_v whole_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o thus_o pray_v â—uert_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v convert_v 31.18_o jer._n 31.18_o for_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n god_n likewise_o our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v 11.28_o mat._n 11.28_o come_v unto_o all_o you_o that_o be_v weary_a and_o lade_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o and_o yet_o show_v plain_o that_o to_o come_v unto_o he_o be_v whole_o from_o father_n when_o he_o thus_o say_v no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o i_o 6.44_o joh._n 6.44_o exâ—â—_n the_o father_n which_o have_v send_v i_o draw_v he_o in_o another_o place_n exhort_v say_v take_v heed_n and_o beware_v of_o covetousness_n 12.15_o luk._n 12.15_o to_o do_v thus_o be_v whole_o from_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o prophet_n shewby_o that_o his_o prayer_n unto_o the_o lord_n 119.36_o ps_n 119.36_o incline_v my_o heart_n unto_o thy_o â—â—â—nies_n and_o not_o to_o covetousness_n general_o the_o prophet_n exâ—eth_v to_o fly_v from_o evil_a and_o to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a 37.27_o 37.27_o james_n tell_v we_o that_o to_o do_v good_a be_v whole_o from_o the_o â—d_a say_v every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o 1.17_o jam._n 1.17_o and_o comâ—â—h_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n etc._n etc._n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v say_v reproof_n 16.14_o maâ—_n 16.14_o christ_n reprove_v the_o eleven_o of_o their_o unbelief_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o yet_o the_o prophet_n show_v that_o it_o be_v lord_n that_o take_v away_o the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o our_o body_n 36.26_o ez_fw-fr 36.26_o give_v we_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n and_o the_o apostle_n that_o faith_n be_v gift_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v say_v of_o all_o precept_n proâ—â—eâ—_n threaten_n reproof_n admonition_n exhortation_n and_o like_v in_o holy_a scripture_n the_o lord_n use_v they_o all_o as_o mean_n to_o work_v his_o own_o will_n in_o we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o whatsoever_o he_o require_v of_o we_o he_o set_v down_o law_n and_o statute_n 〈◊〉_d as_o if_o it_o be_v in_o our_o own_o power_n to_o keep_v they_o but_o that_o 〈◊〉_d may_v know_v what_o to_o ask_v of_o he_o and_o with_o the_o prophet_n to_o 〈◊〉_d o_o be_v gracious_a unto_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v live_v and_o keep_v thy_o 〈◊〉_d he_o promise_v good_a thing_n to_o those_o that_o will_v obey_v he_o not_o 〈◊〉_d if_o it_o lay_v in_o we_o to_o obey_v he_o if_o ourselves_o will_v but_o that_o bâ—â—_n may_v work_v such_o a_o will_n in_o we_o by_o his_o promise_n he_o admonishâ—â—_n and_o exhort_v we_o not_o as_o if_o we_o be_v able_a of_o ourselves_o to_o wâ—â—_n or_o do_v the_o thing_n but_o that_o so_o we_o may_v look_v into_o our_o own_o â—eâ—nesse_n and_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o may_v heal_v us._n you_o see_v 〈◊〉_d how_o vain_a their_o whole_a reason_n draw_v from_o admonition_n exhortation_n and_o the_o like_a in_o general_n be_v for_o that_o neither_o 〈◊〉_d argue_v any_o power_n in_o we_o of_o ourselves_o to_o do_v good_a neither_o aâ—â—_n they_o needless_a and_o vain_a because_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n whâ—â—_n by_o the_o lord_n work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v that_o whiâ—â—_n we_o be_v command_v and_o exhort_v now_o to_o the_o reason_n deâ—â—_n in_o particular_a from_o this_o exhortation_n in_o brief_a i_o answer_v that_o aâ—beit_v the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o own_o salvation_n yet_o it_o do_v not_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v at_o all_o in_o our_o power_n so_o to_o do_v foâ—_n as_o it_o follow_v in_o our_o apostle_n it_o be_v god_n which_o work_v in_o 〈◊〉_d both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v even_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n the_o apostle_n therefore_o exhort_v we_o to_o make_v a_o end_n of_o our_o own_o salvation_n not_o for_o that_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v so_o but_o to_o teach_v â—â—flie_o unto_o he_o who_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deâ—â—_n even_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n now_o let_v we_o make_v this_o use_n of_o that_o which_o have_v be_v spokâ—â—_n for_o the_o resolve_v of_o this_o doubt_n it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o own_o powâ—â—_n we_o see_v to_o fly_v the_o evil_n we_o be_v forbid_v to_o do_v the_o good_a 〈◊〉_d be_v command_v or_o to_o embrace_v the_o virtuous_a and_o godly_a 〈◊〉_d whereunto_o we_o be_v exhort_v but_o whole_o from_o grace_n only_o from_o the_o lord_n so_o often_o then_o as_o we_o hear_v or_o read_v any_o precept_n or_o law_n in_o the_o book_n of_o god_n let_v we_o therein_o acknowledge_v our_o duty_n and_o see_v it_o be_v not_o in_o our_o power_n to_o keep_v they_o let_v we_o fly_v unto_o our_o god_n and_o pray_v to_o he_o lord_n gâ—â—â—_n i_o grace_n to_o do_v that_o thou_o command_v and_o then_o commaâ—â—_n i_o what_o thou_o will_v so_o often_o as_o we_o hear_v or_o read_v any_o prâ—mises_n or_o threaten_n let_v we_o therein_o acknowledge_v our_o oâ—â—_n frowardness_n and_o see_v it_o be_v not_o in_o we_o to_o bend_v at_o promise_n threaten_n unless_o he_o touch_v we_o with_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o 〈◊〉_d unto_o our_o god_n and_o pray_v unto_o he_o lord_n take_v from_o i_o â—_o hard_o and_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v i_o for_o it_o a_o soft_a and_o fleshy_a â—â—rt_n that_o thy_o promise_n and_o thy_o threaten_n may_v work_v in_o 〈◊〉_d obedience_n to_o thy_o will_n so_o often_o likewise_o as_o we_o hear_v or_o â—â—de_v of_o admonition_n or_o exhortation_n let_v we_o therein_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o infermity_n and_o see_v we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o 〈◊〉_d or_o do_v the_o thing_n whereunto_o we_o be_v exhort_v let_v we_o fly_v to_o our_o god_n and_o pray_v unto_o he_o lord_n frame_v my_o will_n accord_v to_o thy_o bless_a will_n that_o i_o may_v do_v what_o thy_o will_n be_v and_o conclude_v this_o point_n see_v we_o can_v run_v this_o race_n whereâ—o_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o but_o god_n must_v work_v in_o we_o both_o 〈◊〉_d will_v and_o the_o deed_n let_v we_o fly_v unto_o our_o god_n and_o pray_v un_o he_o lord_n sanctify_v i_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o thy_o â—ce_n guide_v i_o i_o may_v walk_v in_o those_o good_a work_n which_o â—â—u_n have_v ordain_v i_o to_o walk_v in_o unto_o my_o life_n end_n lecture_n xxxiv_o philip_n 2._o â—ers_n 12.13_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o it_o be_v god_n which_o work_v in_o you_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n even_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a from_o these_o word_n some_o there_o be_v that_o gather_v that_o uncomfortable_a doctrine_n of_o the_o uncertainty_n of_o our_o salvation_n loc_n rhem._n in_o loc_n affirm_v it_o to_o be_v pride_n and_o presumption_n to_o dare_v to_o be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o be_v assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n and_o clean_o contrary_a to_o the_o teach_v the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n so_o that_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n by_o their_o judgement_n in_o this_o place_n be_v this_o that_o we_o shall_v work_v our_o salvation_n that_o yet_o we_o shall_v always_o doubt_v of_o â—â—r_a salvation_n but_o how_o far_o this_o be_v wide_a of_o the_o apostle_n meaning_n may_v easy_o appear_v by_o those_o manifold_a scripture_n wheâ—â—_n by_o the_o certainty_n or_o our_o salvation_n be_v affirm_v and_o consequent_o this_o uncomfortable_a doctrine_n of_o the_o doubt_n of_o our_o salâ—â—tion_n be_v utter_o overthrow_v i_o be_o sure_a 25.26.27_o job._n 19_o 25.26.27_o say_v job_n that_o mâ—â—â—deemer_n live_v and_o he_o shall_v stand_v the_o last_o upon_o earth_n and_o though_o after_o my_o shin_n worm_n destroy_v this_o body_n yet_o shall_v i_o see_v god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d flesh_n who_o i_o myself_o shall_v see_v and_o my_o eye_n shall_v behold_v and_o 〈◊〉_d other_o for_o i_o lord_n how_o this_o holy_a man_n so_o assure_v himself_o of_o his_o salvation_n that_o he_o beat_v upon_o it_o as_o if_o he_o can_v unsatisfy_v himself_o with_o any_o word_n but_o fill_v his_o mouth_n withâ—â—_n ioyce_v hereat_o amid_o all_o his_o affliction_n 8.38_o rom._n 8.38_o i_o be_o sure_a say_v â—â—_o my_o redeemer_n live_v i_o shall_v see_v god_n in_o my_o flesh_n i_o myself_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d he_o my_o eye_n shall_v behold_v he_o none_o other_o for_o i_o but_o i_o my_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v behold_v he_o he_o do_v as_o full_o assure_v himself_o of_o his_o salvation_n as_o if_o he_o be_v already_o in_o full_a
be_v afflict_v but_o the_o wicked_a many_o â—â—nes_n flourish_v more_o than_o the_o just_a and_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n many_o â—nes_n lie_v heavy_a upon_o the_o just_a then_o upon_o the_o wicked_a but_o take_v nothing_o against_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n by_o faith_n which_o â—neth_v not_o upon_o any_o outward_a thing_n but_o only_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o his_o word_n yea_o but_o saint_n paul_n say_v they_o â—â—rst_v not_o assure_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v justify_v as_o appear_v by_o â—â—at_n he_o say_v i_o know_v nothing_o by_o myself_o 4.4_o 1_o cor._n 4.4_o yet_o be_o i_o not_o thereby_o iustiâ—â—d_v and_o therefore_o no_o man_n may_v assure_v himself_o of_o his_o saluatiâ—â—_n but_o they_o may_v see_v 8.33_o rom._n 8.33_o 1._o that_o the_o apostle_n there_o speak_v â—t_z of_o any_o uncertainty_n of_o his_o justification_n whereof_o else_o where_o assure_v himself_o but_o by_o express_v negative_a plain_o deni_v at_o he_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o cleanesse_n of_o his_o conscience_n that_o he_o â—oweth_v nothing_o by_o himself_o 2._o that_o he_o speak_v there_o of_o â—s_n ministry_n and_o service_n therein_o and_o acknowledge_v that_o â—ough_a his_o conscience_n accuse_v he_o not_o of_o any_o crime_n therein_o â—r_o he_o be_v not_o thereby_o justify_v which_o make_v against_o justification_n by_o any_o thing_n in_o a_o man_n self_n though_o do_v in_o as_o great_a perfection_n as_o mortal_a man_n can_v do_v it_o but_o not_o at_o all_o against_o iuâ—â—fication_n or_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n by_o faith_n yea_o but_o when_o â—e_n say_v work_v your_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 2.12_o phil._n 2.12_o he_o speak_v â—h_a against_o the_o vain_a presumption_n of_o heretic_n say_v the_o rhemist_n on_o that_o place_n that_o make_v man_n secure_a of_o their_o predestination_n and_o salvation_n and_o will_v the_o philippian_n to_o work_v â—â—eir_n salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 28.14_o pro._n 28.14_o according_a to_o that_o â—her_a scripture_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o always_o be_v fearful_a wherâ—nto_o the_o answer_n be_v 1._o that_o both_o the_o apostle_n here_o and_o saloâ—on_n in_o that_o other_o scripture_n and_o the_o same_o apostle_n again_o when_o â—e_n say_v be_v not_o high_a mind_v but_o fear_v and_o peter_n when_o he_o say_v 1.17_o rom._n 11_o 20_o 1_o pet._n 1.17_o â—sse_v the_o time_n of_o your_o dwell_n here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n general_o when_o he_o speak_v to_o like_a purpose_n speak_v other_o against_o vain_a presumption_n in_o our_o strength_n without_o do_v acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o due_a depend_v upon_o the_o lord_n or_o against_o careless_a security_n of_o our_o salvation_n without_o due_a regard_n of_o god_n threat_n and_o judgment_n and_o without_o inward_a grace_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n issue_v into_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o conversation_n but_o not_o against_o faithful_a boldness_n and_o confidence_n not_o against_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n by_o faith_n ground_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n 2._o that_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a fear_n a_o servile_a fear_n and_o a_o filiâ—â—_n fear_n a_o fear_n opposite_a unto_o faith_n and_o a_o fear_n attend_v upon_o faith_n a_o doubt_v and_o distrust_v fear_n and_o a_o careful_a and_o love_a fear_n a_o fear_n of_o discourage_a diffidence_n and_o a_o fear_n oâ—_n awful_a reverence_n a_o fear_n from_o the_o law_n to_o be_v punish_v and_o a_o fear_n from_o grace_n to_o offend_v and_o deserve_v punishment_n a_o fear_v beget_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o a_o fear_v beget_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n a_o fear_n whereof_o s._n john_n say_v there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d fear_n in_o love_n 28.14_o 1_o joh._n 4.18_o 2_o co._n 7.11_o pro._n 28.14_o but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n and_o a_o fear_n when_o of_o s._n paul_n say_v that_o godly_a sorrow_n cause_v fear_n and_o solomon_n that_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o now_o from_o that_o fear_n the_o holy_a ghost_n every_o where_o dehort_v say_v fear_v not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o 41.10.43.1_o esay_n 41.10.43.1_o be_v not_o afraid_a for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n and_o again_o fear_v not_o 8.26_o mat._n 8.26_o for_o i_o have_v redeem_v thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o why_o be_v you_o fear_v full_a o_o you_o of_o little_a faith_n but_o unto_o this_o fear_n he_o every_o where_o exhort_v 2.11_o psal_n 2.11_o say_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v unto_o hâ—â—_n in_o tremble_v or_o with_o reverence_n and_o again_o fear_v he_o which_o after_o he_o have_v kill_v have_v power_n to_o cast_v into_o hell_n 12.5_o luk._n 12.5_o yea_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o 14.7_o 1_o pet._n 2.17_o apoc._n 14.7_o he_o fear_v and_o again_o fear_v god_n honour_v the_o king_n and_o again_o fear_v god_n and_o give_v glory_n to_o he_o &_o general_o where_o â—e_n exhort_v unto_o fear_n it_o be_v to_o this_o fear_n so_o that_o when_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v to_o work_v our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a â—e_n exhort_v unto_o this_o fear_n even_o to_o fear_v the_o judgement_n and_o threaten_n of_o god_n which_o the_o faithful_a always_o do_v because_o faith_n believe_v they_o and_o to_o fear_v to_o trust_v in_o ourselves_o which_o every_o faithful_a man_n also_o do_v because_o faith_n itself_o import_v trust_v in_o god_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n reason_n also_o show_v we_o shall_v because_o it_o be_v god_n which_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n even_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n and_o so_o to_o fear_v as_o the_o prophet_n do_v when_o he_o say_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v to_o 〈◊〉_d with_o reverence_n the_o word_n be_v as_o in_o the_o apostle_n cum_fw-la timore_fw-la tremore_fw-la but_o neither_o here_o nor_o any_o where_o do_v the_o holy_a â—host_n exhort_v unto_o that_o servile_a and_o doubt_v and_o distrust_v â—â—re_o as_o to_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o our_o salvation_n yea_o but_o see_v the_o â—â—rd_n of_o god_n do_v no_o where_n speak_v namely_o and_o particular_o 〈◊〉_d or_o of_o any_o of_o we_o therefore_o by_o faith_n which_o be_v to_o be_v ground_v on_o the_o word_n of_o god_n we_o can_v assure_v ourselves_o of_o our_o â—â—â—uation_n whereunto_o first_o we_o answer_v that_o though_o the_o word_n god_n speak_v not_o where_o immediate_o by_o name_n and_o personal_o any_o of_o we_o yet_o what_o it_o say_v to_o believer_n general_o it_o say_v to_o â—â—ery_a believer_n and_o what_o to_o sinner_n general_o it_o say_v to_o every_o â—ner_n and_o every_o man_n be_v to_o conceive_v it_o as_o particular_o speak_v himself_o and_o to_o believe_v the_o same_o word_n preach_v by_o the_o â—inister_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o if_o christ_n himself_o do_v persoâ—ly_o speak_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o when_o as_o the_o word_n say_v recept_n you_o repent_v you_o shall_v perish_v 13.3_o luc._n 13.3_o he_o that_o believe_v this_o â—rd_n believe_v also_o touch_v himself_o that_o except_o he_o repent_v shall_v perish_v so_o when_o the_o word_n say_v that_o whosoever_o beleeâ—â—h_v in_o christ_n shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n 3.15_o joh_n 3.15_o as_o hence_o â—â—ul_a say_v to_o the_o jailor_n believe_v thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 16.31_o act._n 16.31_o and_o thou_o â—t_z be_v save_v so_o every_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v say_v to_o â—omas_fw-la such_o a_o one_o john_n such_o a_o one_o and_o james_n such_o a_o one_o &c_n &c_n â—eeve_v thou_o in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o â—ery_a believer_n which_o believe_v this_o word_n may_v by_o faith_n â—ounded_v on_o the_o word_n particular_o assure_v himself_o of_o his_o saltion_n because_o he_o believe_v inasmuch_o as_o otherwise_o the_o word_n â—e_v not_o true_a whosoever_o believe_v shall_v be_v save_v second_o we_o â—e_v they_o whence_o their_o priest_n see_v the_o word_n do_v no_o â—ere_z speak_v namely_o and_o particular_o to_o any_o of_o they_o have_v â—horitie_n to_o remit_v the_o sin_n of_o their_o poenitentiaries_n they_o â—â—l_v tell_v we_o though_o untrue_o as_o they_o practise_v it_o that_o they_o have_v of_o they_o particular_o authority_n from_o christ_n his_o word_n where_o say_v whosoever_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v unto_o they_o 20.23_o joh._n 20.23_o â—d_a their_o poenitentiaries_n must_v believe_v it_o thus_o they_o will_v take_v â—â—ue_a to_o themselves_o though_o they_o will_v not_o give_v we_o leave_v from_o â—enerall_a to_o infer_v a_o particular_a but_o if_o their_o seduce_v once_o â—st_v believe_v that_o though_o their_o priest_n be_v not_o there_o name_v yet_o thence_o they_o have_v all_o of_o they_o particular_o authority_n to_o fâ—â—_n give_v sin_n much_o more_o may_v every_o man_n that_o believe_v though_o he_o be_v not_o name_v where_o christ_n say_v
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all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v within_o themselves_o &_o this_o strive_n in_o they_o be_v a_o witness_n unto_o they_o that_o they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n for_o to_o turn_v a_o little_a aside_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o belial_n &_o child_n of_o disobedience_n what_o strife_n or_o fight_n at_o all_o be_v there_o in_o they_o betwixt_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n what_o deny_v of_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n what_o care_n to_o subdue_v the_o flesh_n unto_o the_o spirit_n what_o fly_v of_o the_o corruption_n which_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n what_o love_n of_o god_n or_o good_a man_n what_o desire_v to_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v in_o they_o at_o all_o nay_o contrariwise_o they_o delight_v in_o unrighteousness_n &_o sell_v themselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n they_o commit_v sin_n even_o with_o greediness_n &_o glad_o give_v their_o member_n servant_n to_o uncleanness_n and_o to_o iniquity_n to_o 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why_o then_o do_v the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o lord_n if_o it_o be_v sure_a that_o we_o shall_v continue_v in_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v to_o remove_v from_o we_o carnal_a security_n and_o to_o teach_v we_o to_o depend_v on_o the_o lord_n by_o who_o we_o continue_v in_o his_o faith_n fear_n and_o favour_n to_o conclude_v this_o point_n therefore_o as_o the_o apostle_n here_o speak_v unto_o the_o philippian_n so_o say_v i_o unto_o you_o continue_v in_o the_o lord_n even_o in_o the_o faith_n and_o knowledge_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o as_o you_o have_v be_v teach_v in_o christ_n jesus_n let_v it_o never_o be_v say_v to_o you_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o galatian_n you_o do_v run_v well_o who_o do_v let_v you_o that_o you_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o as_o you_o have_v begin_v to_o love_n and_o like_v the_o truth_n so_o continue_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o truth_n that_o when_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v come_v in_o the_o cloud_n of_o heaven_n you_o may_v be_v the_o crown_n of_o our_o rejoice_v and_o that_o you_o may_v also_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o glory_n lecture_n lxxvi_o philip_n 4._o verse_n 2._o i_o pray_v euodias_n and_o beseech_v syntyche_n that_o they_o be_v of_o one_o accord_n in_o the_o lord_n 3._o yea_o i_o beseech_v thou_o faithful_a yoke-fellow_n etc._n etc._n now_o follow_v certain_a particular_a exhortation_n unto_o particular_a and_o private_a person_n touch_v some_o discord_n fall_v out_o among_o they_o in_o the_o second_o verse_n his_o request_n be_v unto_o euodias_n and_o syntyche_n that_o they_o will_v be_v of_o one_o accord_n in_o the_o lord._n what_o euodias_n and_o syntyche_n be_v it_o be_v not_o certain_a neither_o be_v they_o mention_v elsewhere_o in_o the_o scripture_n like_o it_o be_v by_o this_o place_n that_o they_o be_v two_o woman_n of_o good_a note_n and_o such_o as_o have_v much_o stand_v with_o paul_n at_o his_o first_o plant_n of_o the_o church_n at_o philippi_n but_o now_o it_o seem_v they_o be_v 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and_o beseech_v syntyche_n etc._n etc._n it_o follow_v yea_o and_o i_o beseech_v thou_o etc._n etc._n in_o this_o verse_n the_o apostle_n exhortation_n or_o request_n be_v unto_o his_o faithful_a yoke-fellow_n that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o compose_v the_o strife_n of_o euodias_n and_o syntyche_n with_o this_o reason_n imply_v because_o they_o be_v woman_n which_o have_v labour_v with_o he_o when_o he_o preach_v the_o gospel_n at_o philippi_n nor_o with_o he_o only_o but_o with_o clement_n also_o and_o with_o diverse_a other_o which_o labour_v with_o he_o in_o the_o same_o work_n who_o name_n be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n what_o this_o faithful_a yoke-fellow_n be_v who_o he_o make_v this_o request_n unto_o it_o be_v not_o certain_a much_o disputation_n there_o be_v who_o it_o shall_v be_v like_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v some_o special_a man_n that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n pure_o and_o sincere_o there_o with_o he_o at_o philippi_n he_o he_o reque_v to_o help_v 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thyself_o and_o therefore_o certain_o a_o great_a many_o of_o we_o do_v deceive_v ourselves_o for_o by_o our_o outward_a action_n it_o appear_v how_o far_o otherwise_o we_o do_v than_o we_o shall_v lie_v one_o unto_o another_o do_v thing_n not_o seemly_a defraud_v other_o of_o that_o be_v due_a unto_o they_o defile_v our_o own_o self_n grieve_v one_o another_o bring_v upon_o ourselves_o evil_a report_n and_o follow_v after_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a &_o blame_v worthy_a we_o will_v it_o may_v be_v serve_v god_n but_o we_o do_v serve_v mammon_n we_o will_v it_o may_v be_v seem_v religious_a but_o we_o be_v covetous_a we_o cry_v it_o may_v be_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o our_o mouth_n lord_n lord_n but_o we_o do_v not_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o will_v sit_v it_o may_v be_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o left_a hand_n of_o jesus_n in_o his_o kingdom_n but_o we_o can_v away_o with_o it_o to_o drink_v of_o his_o cup._n in_o a_o word_n we_o will_v make_v a_o show_n of_o 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father_n unto_o my_o god_n and_o your_o god_n but_o not_o any_o but_o christ_n alone_o when_o he_o speak_v of_o god_n can_v say_v my_o father_n the_o reason_n be_v in_o the_o difference_n of_o the_o manner_n how_o he_o and_o we_o be_v call_v son_n for_o in_o a_o large_a different_a manner_n be_v he_o and_o we_o call_v son_n he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n of_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o father_n we_o only_o by_o adoption_n through_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n and_o regeneration_n by_o his_o spirit_n he_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n by_o nature_n we_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n not_o by_o nature_n but_o by_o grace_n nor_o only_o as_o the_o angel_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o creation_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o regeneration_n albeit_o therefore_o one_o god_n be_v the_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o father_n of_o we_o all_o yet_o because_o of_o this_o different_a manner_n how_o he_o be_v he_o and_o our_o father_n we_o can_v 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