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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 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unto_o intercessor_n before_o god_n for_o us._n and_o yet_o in_o their_o practice_n it_o be_v most_o plain_a that_o they_o do_v not_o only_o pray_v unto_o they_o to_o pray_v for_o they_o but_o to_o preseure_fw-fr they_o to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n but_o admit_v that_o they_o pray_v unto_o they_o only_o as_o unto_o mediator_n and_o intercessor_n betwixt_o god_n and_o they_o say_v not_o the_o apostle_n that_o there_o be_v one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n 5_o 1_o tim._n â—_o 5_o which_o be_v the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n how_o then_o do_v they_o make_v more_o mediator_n christ_n jesus_n say_v they_o be_v â—our_n only_o immediate_a mediator_n before_o god_n but_o the_o saint_n be_v mediator_n unto_o christ_n &_o therefore_o we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n always_o say_v by_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n wherein_o also_o they_o deceive_v the_o world_n for_o by_o their_o own_o portice_n it_o appear_v that_o 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on_o life_n for_o the_o love_n of_o any_o earthly_a thing_n whatsoever_o neither_o let_v we_o wish_v death_n for_o any_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n which_o we_o want_v or_o for_o any_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n which_o we_o suffer_v but_o let_v we_o be_v indifferent_a unto_o either_o as_o either_o may_v make_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n jesus_n let_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n jesus_n be_v all_o the_o vantage_n and_o gain_v that_o we_o make_v reckon_v upon_o either_o in_o life_n or_o in_o death_n and_o let_v it_o be_v â—â—â—h_o a_o vantage_n and_o gain_v unto_o we_o if_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o we_o â—â—â—t_v we_o make_v no_o reckon_n of_o it_o whether_o it_o be_v by_o our_o life_n â—â—y_v our_o death_n so_o that_o he_o be_v glorify_v in_o us._n let_v his_o glory_n â—our_n glory_n his_o kingdom_n our_o kingdom_n and_o so_o let_v life_n â—eath_n be_v welcome_a unto_o we_o as_o thereby_o glory_n be_v gain_v unâ—â—_n christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o set_v this_o down_o with_o 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through_o contention_n or_o vainglory_n but_o let_v every_o man_n in_o meekness_n of_o mind_n esteem_v other_o better_a than_o himself_o 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o mind_n be_v in_o you_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n &_o this_o know_v for_o a_o surety_n that_o as_o here_o in_o christ_n he_o be_v first_o humble_v &_o there_o exalt_v 18.12_o 18.12_o so_o before_o glory_n go_v lowliness_n &_o humility_n and_o le_fw-fr this_o suffice_v to_o be_v observe_v out_o of_o the_o original_a scope_n and_o drâ—â—_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o these_o word_n now_o let_v we_o a_o little_a more_o near_o look_v into_o they_o and_o see_v what_o further_o use_v we_o may_v make_v of_o they_o and_o first_o of_o these_o where_o the_o apostle_n set_v down_o in_o general_a christ_n his_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n say_v wherefore_o god_n have_v etc._n etc._n in_o which_o word_n i_o observe_v 1._o the_o cause_n of_o his_o exaltation_n or_o rather_o the_o sequel_n of_o his_o cross_a 2._o who_o exalt_v he_o 3._o in_o what_o sense_n he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v hâ—â—_n exalt_v touch_v the_o first_o the_o word_n wherefore_o here_o use_v may_v either_o signify_v a_o cause_n or_o a_o consequence_n so_o that_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o apostle_n either_o thus_o that_o because_o christ_n thâ—â—_n humble_v himself_o and_o become_v obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n therefore_o god_n high_o exalt_v he_o or_o thus_o that_o christ_n first_o humble_v himself_o and_o taste_v of_o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n for_o we_o and_o afterward_o god_n high_o exalt_v he_o after_o this_o latter_a sort_n do_v the_o apostle_n speak_v where_o he_o say_v 2.9_o heb._n 2.9_o that_o christ_n be_v make_v a_o little_a inferior_a to_o the_o angel_n to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v suffer_v death_n and_o so_o be_v crown_v with_o glory_n and_o honour_n after_o this_o sort_n also_o do_v christ_n himself_o speak_v unto_o the_o two_o disciple_n which_o be_v go_v towards_o emmaâ—â—_n say_v 24.26_o luc._n 24.26_o ought_v not_o christ_n to_o have_v suffer_v these_o thing_n and_o to_o enter_v into_o his_o glory_n in_o both_o which_o place_n the_o apostle_n and_o our_o saviour_n himself_o speak_v of_o his_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o honour_n as_o a_o consequent_a of_o his_o cross_n not_o as_o cause_v by_o the_o cross_n as_o follow_v his_o cross_n but_o not_o as_o merit_v by_o his_o cross_n and_o if_o we_o follow_v this_o sense_n hence_o we_o may_v gather_v this_o very_a profitable_a esson_n that_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o reign_v with_o christ_n in_o glory_n then_o â—ust_z we_o be_v content_a to_o bear_v his_o cross_n in_o this_o life_n and_o with_o â—m_n to_o suffer_v affliction_n in_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n 110.7_o psal_n 110.7_o he_o first_o drink_v the_o brook_n in_o the_o way_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v and_o then_o he_o â—t_z up_o his_o head_n first_o he_o have_v his_o cross_n and_o then_o his_o crown_n â—st_v he_o do_v wear_v a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n and_o then_o a_o crown_n of_o â—ory_n so_o we_o if_o we_o will_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o his_o image_n we_o â—ust_z suffer_v with_o he_o that_o we_o may_v be_v glorify_v with_o he_o â—ee_o must_v through_o our_o suffering_n and_o cross_n be_v drive_v even_o shed_v tear_n if_o we_o will_v have_v all_o tear_n wipe_v from_o our_o eye_n â—e_v disciple_n be_v not_o above_o his_o master_n nor_o the_o servant_n above_o his_o lord_n â—_o he_o have_v chalk_v the_o way_n so_o must_v we_o walk_v even_o through_o â—flictions_n and_o trouble_n through_o sorrow_n and_o cross_n unto_o â—at_a inheritance_n immortal_a and_o undefiled_a reserve_v in_o heaven_n â—r_o us._n let_v not_o then_o thy_o soul_n be_v trouble_v or_o cast_v down_o at_o whatever_o trouble_n sorrow_n need_n sickness_n cross_n or_o persecution_n â—et_z not_o loss_n of_o good_n loss_n of_o friend_n the_o reproach_n of_o the_o â—cked_a the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n the_o misery_n of_o thy_o life_n or_o the_o manner_n of_o evil_a thing_n which_o can_v be_v say_v or_o do_v against_o â—ee_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n trouble_n or_o dismay_v thou_o nay_o in_o the_o â—iddest_n of_o all_o thy_o cross_n and_o affliction_n comfort_v thyself_o â—th_v these_o thing_n first_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n be_v that_o strait_a â—d_a narrow_a way_n which_o lead_v unto_o life_n 14.22_o act._n 14.22_o for_o we_o must_v through_o â—any_n affliction_n enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n second_o by_o â—r_n suffering_n and_o affliction_n we_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o the_o image_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o our_o salvation_n be_v conseâ—ated_v through_o affliction_n three_o by_o cross_n and_o adversiâ—s_v we_o be_v bring_v to_o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n unto_o the_o lord_n â—d_a to_o reform_v the_o wickedness_n of_o our_o way_n and_o therefore_o â—avid_n say_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v in_o trouble_n 119.67.71_o ps_n 119.67.71_o that_o i_o â—ght_v learn_v thy_o statute_n and_o again_o he_o say_v before_o i_o be_v troup_v i_o go_v wrong_v but_o now_o i_o keep_v thy_o word_n and_o the_o lord_n by_o â—sea_n say_v in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v seek_v i_o diligent_o murthly_a in_o all_o our_o affliction_n christ_n suffer_v with_o we_o and_o herefore_o paul_n call_v his_o affliction_n which_o he_o suffer_v by_o sea_n land_n of_o friend_n or_o enemy_n in_o body_n or_o in_o spirit_n the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n in_o every_o cross_n he_o suffer_v with_o we_o and_o every_o cross_n seal_v his_o love_n unto_o us._n last_o our_o affliction_n be_v bâ—â—_n for_o a_o little_a while_n and_o after_o they_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o as_o it_o be_v wrâ—ten_v heaviness_n may_v endure_v for_o a_o night_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n why_o be_v thou_o then_o so_o sad_a o_o thou_o distress_a soul_n and_o why_o do_v thought_n arise_v in_o thy_o heart_n comfort_v thyself_o in_o this_o that_o thy_o affliction_n conform_v thou_o unto_o christ_n his_o image_n and_o set_v thou_o in_o the_o plain_a and_o right_a way_n to_o salvation_n and_o glory_n thou_o be_v chastise_v of_o the_o lord_n but_o because_o thâ—â—_n shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n thou_o lamenteâ—_n and_o weep_v but_o that_o christ_n may_v wipe_v all_o tear_n from_o thiâ—e_a eye_n thou_o die_v with_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v that_o thou_o may_v live_v for_o ever_o thou_o here_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o tear_n and_o drink_v the_o water_n of_o affliction_n but_o the_o lord_n have_v reserve_v for_o thou_o liâ—â—_n and_o joy_n for_o evermore_o 2.11.12_o 2_o tim._n 2.11.12_o for_o it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n if_o we_o be_v deâ—â—_n with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o live_v with_o he_o and_o if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o he_o and_o let_v this_o suffice_v to_o be_v notâ—_n from_o this_o sense_n now_o if_o we_o follow_v the_o other_o sense_n and_o understand_v the_o apostle_n thus_o that_o because_o christ_n humble_v himself_o and_o becâ—â—â—_n obedient_a unto_o the_o death_n even_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n therefore_o god_n have_v high_o exalt_v he_o than_o we_o be_v further_o hence_o 〈◊〉_d note_n that_o christ_n his_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n for_o we_o be_v not_o only_o a_o consequent_a of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n but_o his_o death_n and_o pâ—â—sion_n be_v a_o cause_n of_o his_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n for_o we_o so_o that_o by_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n he_o deserve_v exaltation_n into_o glory_n i_o doâ—_n not_o here_o dispute_v the_o question_n which_o common_o hence_o be_v move_v whether_o christ_n by_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n deserve_v this_o exaltation_n into_o glory_n for_o himself_o or_o only_o for_o us._n the_o wholâ—_n tenor_n of_o the_o scripture_n run_v thus_o that_o christ_n become_v mâ—â—_n for_o we_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o be_v tempt_v for_o we_o be_v clotheâ—_n with_o infirmity_n for_o we_o taste_v of_o sorrow_n for_o we_o make_v hiâ—_n soul_n a_o offering_n for_o we_o die_v for_o we_o rise_v again_o for_o we_o anâ—_n whatsoever_o he_o do_v do_v all_o for_o we_o i_o understand_v the_o apostle_n thus_o that_o by_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n he_o merit_v and_o deserâ—eâ—_n exaltation_n into_o glory_n for_o us._n my_o observation_n then_o hence_o iâ—_n that_o by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o passion_n be_v purchase_v salvation_n and_o glory_n to_o all_o they_o that_o obey_v he_o for_o by_o 〈◊〉_d blood_n have_v he_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n for_o we_o 9.12_o heb._n 9.12_o and_o enter_v in_o â—ce_n into_o the_o holy_a place_n that_o be_v into_o heaven_n for_o us._n yea_o even_o by_o â—he_n merit_n of_o his_o death_n do_v we_o plead_v and_o sue_v for_o that_o inheritance_n immortal_a and_o undefiled_a reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o
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
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fond_a fancy_n of_o purgatory_n which_o some_o will_v glad_o ground_v on_o these_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o thus_o hence_o they_o reason_n saint_n paul_n say_v that_o unto_o chrisâ—_n be_v give_v such_o a_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n 〈◊〉_d thing_n under_o the_o earth_n but_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o damn_a in_o heâ—_n be_v so_o far_o from_o bow_v unto_o christ_n that_o they_o blaspheâ—â—_n his_o holy_a name_n and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n against_o he_o they_o the_o which_o be_v under_o the_o earth_n do_v bow_n unto_o christ_n muâ—â—_n need_v be_v those_o which_o worship_n christ_n in_o purgatory_n therefore_o there_o be_v purgatory_n but_o see_v i_o beseech_v you_o the_o vanity_n and_o foolishness_n of_o their_o reason_n which_o they_o make_v for_o the_o uphold_v of_o this_o dream_n the_o devil_n say_v they_o and_o the_o damn_a iâ—_n hell_n be_v so_o far_o from_o bow_v unto_o christ_n that_o they_o blasphere_n he_o and_o gnash_v their_o tooth_n at_o he_o therefore_o by_o the_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n which_o bow_n unto_o christ_n must_v needs_o be_v meaâ—â—_n the_o soul_n in_o purgatory_n i_o answer_v 1._o that_o the_o devil_n and_o damn_v in_o hell_n howsoever_o they_o do_v blaspheme_v christ_n you_o they_o ought_v to_o bow_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o as_o i_o show_v before_o by_o that_o law_n which_o first_o be_v give_v unto_o they_o and_o still_o do_v bind_v they_o thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 〈◊〉_d serve_v he_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n may_v very_o well_o be_v expound_v that_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o christ_n a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o a_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n shall_v every_o knee_n bow_n of_o duty_n both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n and_o then_o what_o a_o poor_a shroud_n have_v purgatory_n in_o this_o place_n 2._o i_o answer_v that_o the_o devil_n do_v now_o boâ—â—_n unto_o christ_n and_o be_v subject_a unto_o he_o add_v unto_o the_o far_a proof_n of_o this_o assertion_n that_o one_o testimony_n out_o of_o luke_n 8._o luc._n 8._o where_o the_o evangelist_n story_v the_o deliverance_n of_o one_o possess_v with_o a_o devil_n show_v most_o plain_o how_o the_o devil_n nay_o â—n_o any_o devil_n for_o a_o legion_n possess_v he_o fall_v thrice_o prostrate_v â—efore_o christ_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o power_n over_o they_o first_o â—ith_n s._n luke_n the_o evangelist_n the_o devil_n cry_v out_o &_o say_v 28._o 28._o what_o â—ave_n i_o to_o do_v with_o thou_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o most_o high_a i_o â—eseech_v thou_o torment_v i_o not_o again_o when_o jesus_n have_v ask_v the_o devil_n his_o name_n the_o evangelist_n say_v 30.31_o 30.31_o they_o beseech_v he_o that_o he_o â—ould_v not_o command_v they_o to_o go_v out_o into_o the_o deep_a and_o agine_v the_o evangelist_n say_v they_o beseech_v he_o that_o he_o will_v suffer_v they_o 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of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a nation_n lecture_n xxxvii_o philip_n 2._o verse_n 15._o among_o who_o you_o shine_v as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n among_o who_o you_o shine_v etc._n etc._n in_o this_o last_o clause_n of_o the_o apostle_n former_a reason_n we_o have_v a_o notable_a commendation_n of_o the_o philippian_n which_o the_o apostle_n so_o true_o give_v unto_o they_o that_o withal_o in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n give_v unto_o he_o he_o do_v imply_v a_o duty_n or_o a_o exhortation_n that_o they_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v such_o as_o he_o commend_v they_o to_o be_v insomuch_o that_o some_o read_v these_o word_n thus_o among_o who_o do_v you_o shine_v as_o light_n etc._n etc._n their_o commendation_n you_o see_v be_v that_o they_o shine_v among_o that_o naughty_a and_o crooked_a people_n with_o who_o they_o live_v even_o as_o light_n which_o shine_v in_o darkness_n and_o which_o 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they_o and_o by_o they_o a_o good_a nature_n you_o know_v rejoice_v in_o every_o opportunity_n that_o be_v give_v he_o whereby_o he_o may_v show_v himself_o thankful_a and_o dutiful_a though_o it_o be_v to_o his_o trouble_n and_o cost_n even_o so_o the_o child_n of_o god_n though_o this_o life_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n and_o grief_n yet_o when_o their_o health_n be_v restore_v and_o their_o day_n lengthen_v they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o opportunity_n that_o god_n have_v give_v they_o to_o do_v good_a in_o the_o church_n or_o in_o the_o commonweal_n and_o be_v careful_a therein_o to_o show_v themselves_o both_o thankful_a and_o dutiful_a unto_o their_o god_n for_o answer_v then_o unto_o the_o point_n in_o man_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v brief_o these_o two_o thing_n the_o good_a of_o himself_o and_o the_o good_a of_o other_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a of_o himself_o death_n be_v a_o special_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o every_o child_n of_o 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unto_o health_n neither_o yet_o will_v i_o so_o here_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o i_o think_v or_o teach_v that_o it_o be_v a_o special_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o his_o child_n to_o be_v restore_v unto_o health_n only_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a of_o other_o and_o not_o at_o all_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a of_o themselves_o for_o albeit_o death_n be_v so_o a_o special_a mercy_n of_o god_n unto_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a of_o themselves_o for_o that_o thereby_o they_o be_v free_v from_o the_o trouble_n of_o this_o life_n and_o receive_v into_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o bliss_n yet_o be_v health_n also_o and_o life_n a_o special_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n unto_o they_o even_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o good_a of_o themselves_o because_o the_o often_o they_o pass_v through_o the_o fire_n the_o more_o they_o be_v purify_v and_o make_v the_o fine_a gold_n the_o more_o they_o be_v bolt_v and_o sift_v the_o fine_a flower_n they_o will_v be_v albeit_o 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head_n christ_n jesus_n and_o have_v the_o full_a fruition_n of_o those_o joy_n which_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v neither_o ear_n have_v hear_v nor_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o think_v of_o and_o again_o if_o it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o restore_v we_o unto_o health_n let_v we_o know_v that_o in_o mercy_n likewise_o he_o do_v it_o that_o so_o we_o may_v confess_v his_o name_n and_o sing_v praise_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v further_a instrument_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o do_v good_a unto_o other_o either_o in_o in_o the_o church_n or_o in_o the_o commonwealth_n and_o that_o so_o be_v further_o try_v we_o may_v be_v further_o purify_v to_o return_v as_o fine_a gold_n out_o of_o the_o fire_n have_v any_o of_o we_o then_o cause_n to_o mourn_v for_o they_o that_o do_v already_o sleep_v in_o the_o lord_n let_v we_o mourn_v but_o not_o as_o man_n without_o hope_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v have_v mercy_n on_o they_o 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our_o god_n and_o in_o particular_a as_o this_o time_n require_v as_o god_n have_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o by_o restore_v we_o unto_o health_n and_o bring_v we_o from_o the_o gate_n almost_o of_o death_n unto_o life_n so_o let_v we_o take_v pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o our_o poor_a distress_a brethren_n and_o by_o our_o morsel_n of_o bread_n and_o other_o relief_n let_v we_o save_v their_o life_n from_o death_n as_o our_o life_n be_v precious_a in_o god_n sight_n so_o let_v their_o life_n be_v precious_a in_o our_o sight_n who_o happy_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o god_n as_o we_o be_v for_o know_v this_o that_o bless_v be_v they_o that_o consider_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a etc._n etc._n 41.1.2.3_o psal_n 41.1.2.3_o and_o not_o on_o he_o only_o but_o on_o i_o also_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o god_n mercy_n on_o epaphroditus_n in_o restore_v he_o unto_o health_n which_o be_v both_o a_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o work_n wherein_o the_o lord_n show_v his_o mercy_n on_o epaphroditus_n now_o see_v the_o riches_n and_o the_o bountifulness_n of_o god_n mercy_n herein_o for_o in_o restore_v he_o unto_o health_n god_n mercy_n be_v not_o show_v on_o he_o alone_o but_o on_o the_o apostle_n paul_n also_o the_o note_n which_o hence_o i_o gather_v be_v this_o that_o in_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n upon_o his_o child_n there_o be_v oftentimes_o a_o blessing_n not_o for_o they_o alone_o in_o particular_a but_o for_o other_o of_o his_o child_n also_o so_o sometime_o he_o show_v mercy_n on_o the_o child_n and_o keeâ—â—h_v he_o alive_a for_o his_o parent_n sake_n to_o be_v their_o staff_n of_o comfort_n in_o their_o old_a age_n and_o again_o sometime_o he_o show_v mercy_n upon_o parent_n and_o keep_v they_o alive_a for_o their_o child_n sake_n to_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n so_o likewise_o sometime_o he_o show_v mercy_n on_o the_o pastor_n and_o from_o sickness_n restore_v he_o to_o health_n for_o his_o people_n sake_n both_o that_o they_o may_v be_v keep_v safe_a from_o scatter_v by_o the_o wolf_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v teach_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o sometime_o he_o show_v mercy_n on_o the_o people_n for_o their_o pastor_n sake_n lest_o that_o punishment_n which_o shall_v just_o light_v upon_o they_o shall_v bring_v too_o much_o sorrow_n upon_o he_o so_o we_o read_v that_o he_o show_v mercy_n unto_o that_o good_a king_n ezechias_n be_v sick_a unto_o death_n 20.1_o 2_o reg._n 20.1_o in_o restore_v he_o unto_o health_n neither_o unto_o he_o alone_o 7._o 7._o but_o even_o therein_o likewise_o he_o show_v mercy_n unto_o the_o
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lord_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n rejoice_v in_o those_o spiritual_a blessing_n wherewithal_o god_n have_v bless_v thou_o in_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o christ_n jesus_n rejoice_v in_o thy_o election_n in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o eternal_a life_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n rejoice_v in_o the_o workmanship_n of_o thy_o creation_n after_o god_n own_o image_n in_o thy_o redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n when_o through_o disobedience_n thou_o have_v for_o ever_o cast_v thyself_o away_o in_o thy_o adoption_n through_o jesus_n christ_n into_o the_o number_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o thy_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n the_o father_n by_o the_o intercession_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o thy_o vocation_n unto_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n by_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o thy_o incorporation_n into_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n jesus_n by_o the_o powerful_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o thy_o justification_n and_o free_a forgiveness_n of_o thy_o sin_n by_o faith_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n jesus_n in_o thy_o sanctification_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n unto_o some_o measure_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o this_o life_n in_o thy_o regeneration_n unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o in_o the_o assure_a confidence_n of_o thy_o glorification_n after_o this_o life_n with_o jesus_n who_o shall_v change_v thy_o vile_a body_n that_o it_o may_v be_v fashion_v like_o unto_o his_o glorious_a body_n etc._n etc._n herein_o be_v the_o christian_n man_v rejoice_v and_o here_o be_v matter_n of_o rejoice_v indeed_o all_o rejoice_v in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n whatsoever_o what_o be_v it_o in_o comparison_n of_o this_o rejoice_v sure_o as_o even_o now_o we_o hear_v out_o of_o job_n it_o be_v short_a and_o but_o a_o moment_n nay_o i_o say_v more_o whatsoever_o man_n imagine_v with_o themselves_o yet_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o true_a joy_n no_o sound_n rejoice_v but_o this_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n other_o joy_n in_o other_o thing_n may_v happy_o for_o the_o time_n somewhat_o affect_v we_o and_o please_v our_o fancy_n and_o tickle_v our_o outward_a sense_n and_o delight_v our_o outward_a man_n but_o that_o that_o warm_v the_o heart_n that_o that_o cheer_v the_o soul_n that_o that_o make_v the_o inner_a man_n to_o pant_v and_o to_o leap_v for_o joy_n that_o be_v the_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o this_o be_v it_o which_o stick_v by_o a_o man_n in_o his_o life_n and_o in_o his_o death_n forsake_v he_o not_o yea_o when_o in_o the_o throw_v and_o pang_n of_o death_n he_o shall_v say_v of_o all_o other_o joy_n whatsoever_o i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o they_o then_o in_o this_o joy_n his_o soul_n shall_v rejoice_v through_o this_o joy_n he_o shall_v joyful_o wrestle_v with_o death_n and_o because_o of_o this_o joy_n he_o shall_v not_o fear_v death_n nor_o the_o grave_n but_o desire_v to_o be_v loose_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n let_v the_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a and_o sensual_a man_n therefore_o brag_v and_o boast_v as_o much_o as_o they_o will_v that_o they_o lead_v the_o only_a joyful_a and_o pleasant_a life_n and_o let_v they_o object_n unto_o the_o godly_a christian_a as_o much_o as_o they_o will_v a_o lumpish_a and_o momish_n and_o sour_a life_n wherein_o he_o have_v no_o joy_n or_o pleasure_n at_o all_o yet_o shall_v the_o day_n come_v when_o they_o shâ—ll_v change_v their_o mind_n and_o sigh_v for_o grief_n of_o mind_n 5.3_o wisd_v 5.3_o and_o say_v within_o themselves_o these_o be_v they_o who_o sometime_o we_o have_v in_o derision_n and_o in_o a_o parable_n of_o reproach_n 4._o 4._o we_o fool_v think_v we_o have_v the_o world_n at_o will_n and_o think_v their_o life_n madness_n but_o how_o be_v they_o count_v among_o the_o child_n of_o god_n 5._o 5._o and_o their_o portion_n be_v among_o the_o saint_n thus_o i_o say_v shall_v they_o say_v 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thy_o heart_n unto_o thy_o god_n and_o how_o soule-ravisht_a thou_o be_v with_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o christ_n by_o meditation_n in_o the_o word_n consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o hereby_o thou_o shall_v see_v whether_o thou_o do_v true_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 15.11_o joh._n 15.11_o these_o thing_n say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n i_o have_v speak_v unto_o you_o that_o my_o joy_n may_v remain_v in_o you_o and_o that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a if_o then_o thus_o we_o be_v affect_v towards_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o long_o and_o thirst_v thereafter_o even_o as_o the_o chase_a heart_n after_o the_o water_n brook_n if_o we_o find_v in_o it_o such_o peace_n and_o comfort_n and_o contentation_n of_o soul_n if_o through_o it_o we_o believe_v in_o christ_n though_o we_o see_v he_o not_o and_o in_o his_o promise_n if_o we_o love_v he_o &_o rejoice_v in_o he_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a this_o be_v a_o certain_a effect_n and_o so_o 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when_o thy_o outward_a man_n be_v compass_v about_o with_o sorrow_n consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o thereby_o thou_o shall_v also_o see_v whether_o indeed_o &_o true_o thou_o do_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v by_o christ_n we_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n know_v that_o tribulation_n bring_v forth_o patience_n 3._o rom._n 5_o 3._o and_o patience_n experience_n and_o experience_n hope_v and_o hope_n make_v not_o ashamed_a if_o then_o when_o we_o suffer_v affliction_n in_o the_o world_n we_o can_v be_v of_o good_a comfort_n because_o our_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n if_o when_o we_o be_v revile_v and_o persecute_v and_o all_o manneâ—_n of_o evil_a word_n be_v speak_v against_o we_o false_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n we_o can_v rejoice_v and_o be_v glad_a for_o that_o reward_n that_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o we_o in_o heaven_n if_o in_o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n we_o can_v patient_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n and_o glad_o 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fast_o as_o that_o nothing_o shall_v take_v away_o any_o part_n of_o thy_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o christ_n and_o give_v it_o to_o any_o other_o consider_v i_o say_v and_o see_v these_o thing_n and_o thereby_o also_o thou_o shall_v see_v whether_o thou_o reioyc_a true_o in_o the_o lord_n when_o many_o of_o christ_n his_o disciple_n go_v back_o he_o say_v unto_o the_o twelve_o will_v you_o also_o go_v away_o 68_o iâ—hn_n 6.67_o 68_o then_o simon_n peter_n answer_v he_o master_n to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n if_o then_o we_o whosoever_o rejoice_v in_o other_o thing_n yet_o we_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n if_o we_o cleave_v steadfast_o unto_o he_o know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sound_a joy_n without_o he_o if_o we_o make_v he_o both_o the_o deskant_o and_o the_o ditty_n of_o our_o song_n and_o the_o whole_a matter_n of_o our_o rejoice_v this_o be_v also_o a_o certain_a effect_n and_o sure_a proof_n of_o our_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o he_o we_o die_v unto_o all_o other_o joy_n know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sound_a joy_n but_o in_o he_o let_v we_o remember_v what_o great_a thing_n he_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o what_o cause_n we_o have_v to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o holy_a name_n he_o that_o give_v he_o to_o we_o and_o he_o to_o death_n for_o we_o he_o have_v together_o with_o he_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o let_v we_o therefore_o rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o let_v our_o rejoice_v in_o he_o show_v itself_o by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o and_o through_o the_o word_n by_o our_o rejoice_v in_o all_o our_o tribulaâ—ions_n and_o affliction_n and_o by_o die_v unto_o all_o other_o joy_n which_o be_v without_o he_o in_o he_o be_v sound_a joy_n and_o in_o he_o be_v all_o joy_n if_o we_o believe_v in_o he_o we_o will_v rejoice_v in_o he_o if_o we_o rejoice_v juice_n in_o he_o we_o shall_v not_o fear_v death_n but_o when_o death_n come_v we_o shall_v desire_v to_o be_v loose_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n lecture_n xlix_o philip_n 3._o verse_n 1.2_o it_o grieve_v i_o not_o to_o write_v the_o same_o thing_n unto_o you_o and_o for_o you_o it_o be_v a_o safe_a thing_n beware_v of_o dog_n beware_v etc._n etc._n it_o grieve_v i_o not_o etc._n etc._n the_o apostle_n think_v that_o thus_o the_o philippian_n may_v conceive_v and_o think_v with_o themselves_o when_o you_o be_v with_o we_o and_o teach_v we_o and_o preach_v unto_o we_o christ_n jesus_n you_o cease_v not_o to_o warn_v we_o of_o fâ—lse_a teacher_n such_o as_o will_v seek_v to_o seduce_v we_o from_o that_o truth_n which_o you_o teach_v we_o and_o we_o have_v be_v diligent_a so_o to_o do_v neither_o have_v we_o give_v place_n to_o any_o of_o their_o doctrinea_n and_o therefore_o you_o need_v not_o to_o have_v trouble_v yourself_o this_o admonition_n need_v not_o to_o us._n in_o these_o word_n therefore_o the_o apostle_n meet_v with_o this_o and_o excuse_v the_o matter_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o for_o he_o it_o be_v no_o grief_n or_o trouble_n at_o all_o to_o he_o to_o write_v the_o same_o thing_n unto_o they_o which_o before_o he_o have_v teach_v they_o by_o word_n of_o mouth_n and_o for_o they_o he_o tell_v they_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sure_a and_o safe_a thing_n for_o they_o to_o be_v often_o admonish_v of_o false_a teacher_n thâ—t_v so_o they_o may_v be_v the_o more_o wary_a of_o they_o now_o before_o we_o proceed_v any_o far_a let_v we_o see_v what_o observation_n we_o may_v gather_v hence_o for_o our_o use_n and_o instruction_n 1._o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n beat_v so_o often_o upon_o that_o which_o he_o think_v be_v so_o good_a and_o so_o profitable_a for_o they_o to_o hear_v urge_v and_o press_v even_o the_o self_n same_o thing_n both_o by_o word_n and_o also_o by_o write_v hence_o we_o that_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n may_v learn_v this_o lesson_n not_o to_o be_v grieve_v to_o teach_v they_o that_o hear_v we_o often_o the_o same_o thing_n but_o as_o we_o perceive_v the_o thing_n whereof_o we_o speak_v to_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a to_o they_o that_o hear_v we_o so_o to_o go_v over_o they_o and_o over_o they_o and_o not_o to_o leave_v they_o till_o they_o may_v make_v some_o good_a impression_n in_o they_o there_o must_v be_v precept_n upon_o precept_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v 28.10_o esay_n 28.10_o precept_n upon_o precept_n line_n unto_o line_n line_n unto_o line_n there_o a_o little_a and_o there_o a_o little_a we_o must_v tell_v they_o one_o thing_n oftentimes_o and_o beat_v upon_o the_o same_o thing_n so_o long_o till_o at_o length_n they_o may_v catch_v some_o hold_n of_o it_o for_o
vantage_n unto_o he_o 1._o because_o in_o affliction_n he_o have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n 2._o because_o by_o affliction_n he_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o christ_n whence_o i_o gather_v these_o two_o observation_n 1._o that_o in_o affliction_n we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n 2._o that_o affliction_n make_v we_o like_a unto_o christ_n for_o the_o first_o that_o in_o our_o affliction_n we_o have_v fellowship_n â—ith_n christ_n it_o be_v plain_a both_o because_o he_o suffer_v the_o like_a affliction_n before_o we_o and_o because_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n he_o suffer_v with_o us._n for_o what_o affliction_n be_v it_o that_o we_o suffer_v be_v it_o poverty_n persecution_n hunger_n agony_n in_o soul_n punishment_n in_o body_n be_v we_o revile_v slander_v mock_v tempt_v by_o the_o devil_n do_v the_o wicked_a band_n themselves_o against_o we_o unjust_o accuse_v we_o unjust_o condemn_v we_o unjust_o put_v we_o to_o death_n be_v they_o of_o thy_o household_n thy_o enemy_n do_v they_o that_o eat_v bread_n at_o table_n with_o thou_o lift_v up_o their_o heel_n against_o thou_o and_o betray_v thou_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a all_o this_o way_n our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v walk_v before_o we_o he_o have_v drink_v of_o all_o these_o cup_n and_o have_v season_v they_o unto_o us._n neither_o do_v he_o only_o suffer_v these_o and_o the_o like_a affliction_n before_o we_o but_o as_o the_o head_n with_o the_o member_n still_o he_o suffer_v these_o and_o the_o like_a affliction_n with_o us._n how_o many_o how_o great_a how_o above_o measure_n be_v paul_n trouble_n by_o sea_n by_o land_n of_o friend_n of_o enemy_n in_o body_n in_o spirit_n yet_o call_v he_o they_o all_o the_o affliction_n of_o christ_n because_o in_o they_o all_o christ_n suffer_v with_o he_o lazarus_n likewise_o in_o all_o his_o poverty_n sickness_n sore_n grief_n and_o misery_n suffer_v nothing_o wherein_o christ_n be_v not_o partaker_n of_o his_o grief_n and_o if_o all_o the_o pain_n and_o misery_n of_o that_o patient_a job_n be_v now_o upon_o any_o of_o we_o we_o shall_v feel_v nothing_o which_o christ_n feel_v not_o with_o us._n for_o can_v any_o member_n of_o the_o body_n suffer_v and_o not_o the_o head_n suffer_v with_o it_o nay_o so_o long_o as_o this_o mystery_n be_v which_o be_v for_o ever_o that_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n and_o we_o the_o body_n so_o long_o if_o the_o body_n or_o any_o member_n of_o the_o body_n be_v hurt_v shall_v christ_n which_o be_v the_o head_n be_v touch_v with_o the_o point_n of_o it_o o_o what_o a_o great_a comfort_n must_v this_o need_v be_v unto_o all_o the_o child_n of_o god_n here_o be_v a_o notable_a season_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n if_o we_o be_v poor_a sick_a persecute_v imprison_a banish_a whip_v &c._n &c._n in_o every_o cross_n that_o we_o bear_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v seal_v unto_o we_o in_o every_o suffering_n that_o we_o suffer_v christ_n suffer_v with_o us._n as_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o all_o our_o suffering_n 4.13_o 1_o pet._n 4.13_o inasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o chrâ—â—â—_n his_o suffering_n 4.10_o 2_o cor._n 4.10_o for_o as_o paul_n say_v if_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n we_o shall_v also_o reign_v with_o christ_n and_o if_o we_o bear_v about_o in_o our_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o life_n also_o of_o jesus_n shall_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o our_o mortal_a body_n my_o 2._o observation_n be_v that_o affliction_n do_v make_v we_o like_a unto_o christ_n he_o be_v consecrate_v the_o prince_n of_o our_o salvation_n through_o affliction_n for_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o he_o fill_v it_o with_o the_o fullness_n of_o misery_n with_o all_o sorrow_n of_o flesh_n with_o all_o anguish_n of_o mind_n with_o persecution_n with_o death_n with_o sin_n with_o condemnation_n 8.29_o rom._n 8.29_o with_o hell_n and_o those_o who_o god_n have_v foreknow_v he_o have_v also_o predestinate_a to_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o the_o image_n of_o his_o son_n like_v unto_o he_o in_o many_o affliction_n that_o at_o the_o last_o they_o may_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o eternal_a glory_n do_v sorrow_n than_o come_v thick_a upon_o we_o the_o more_o the_o better_a because_o the_o moethe_v like_a unto_o christ_n who_o be_v full_a of_o sorrow_n as_o esay_n have_v prophesy_v of_o he_o do_v we_o in_o agony_n and_o bitterness_n of_o sorrow_n descend_v into_o hell_n christ_n have_v also_o descend_v and_o herein_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o if_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o poverty_n cold_a nakedness_n and_o much_o affliction_n if_o we_o feel_v many_o trouble_n to_o rest_n upon_o we_o if_o we_o feel_v that_o great_a trouble_n of_o a_o affright_a soul_n and_o a_o mind_n oppress_v let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o good_a be_v god_n unto_o we_o thus_o to_o make_v the_o image_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n to_o shine_v in_o we_o that_o we_o carry_v his_o image_n in_o we_o may_v die_v with_o he_o and_o also_o reign_v with_o he_o in_o the_o due_a time_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v let_v we_o look_v into_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v even_o into_o what_o thing_n soever_o please_v we_o best_o â—to_z our_o good_n land_n possession_n building_n riches_n honour_n â—ealth_n favour_n authority_n friendship_n wife_n child_n and_o the_o â—ke_n in_o all_o these_o thing_n we_o can_v behold_v the_o lively_a image_n of_o christ_n nor_o by_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n be_v we_o make_v like_a unto_o christ_n affliction_n and_o trouble_n humiliation_n and_o cross_n â—hese_fw-mi be_v the_o thing_n that_o make_v we_o like_a unto_o christ_n and_o â—he_v great_a that_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o like_a we_o be_v unto_o christ_n let_v this_o then_o teach_v we_o with_o patience_n to_o bear_v whatsoever_o â—rosse_n do_v befall_v us._n we_o be_v full_a of_o grief_n but_o we_o be_v chastise_v of_o the_o lord_n because_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o â—he_n world_n we_o die_v with_o christ_n but_o because_o we_o shall_v live_v with_o he_o we_o suffer_v with_o christ_n but_o because_o we_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o we_o weep_v with_o christ_n but_o because_o that_o christ_n shall_v wipe_v all_o tear_n from_o our_o eye_n we_o be_v afflict_v on_o every_o side_n with_o christ_n but_o because_o we_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o all_o affliction_n and_o so_o be_v glorify_v with_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o glory_n let_v we_o therefore_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o 〈◊〉_d look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o â—heâ—y_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n and_o despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o in_o much_o patience_n in_o affliction_n in_o necessity_n in_o distress_n in_o stripe_n in_o prison_n in_o tumult_n in_o labour_n and_o let_v we_o commit_v our_o soul_n unto_o god_n in_o well-doing_n as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n yea_o let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o affliction_n inasmuch_o as_o they_o be_v a_o vantage_n unto_o we_o inasmuch_o as_o in_o our_o affliction_n we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n inasmuch_o as_o affliction_n make_v we_o like_a unto_o christ_n now_o if_o the_o question_n be_v ask_v whether_o see_v affliction_n be_v such_o a_o vantage_n unto_o we_o as_o that_o therein_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n and_o thereby_o we_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o christ_n whether_o i_o say_v we_o be_v to_o wish_v and_o desire_v affliction_n and_o cross_n i_o answer_v that_o we_o be_v to_o wish_v they_o if_o by_o that_o mean_v we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a for_o we_o be_v to_o wish_v and_o we_o be_v to_o judge_v all_o thing_n without_o christ_n to_o be_v but_o dung_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a if_o therefore_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o affliction_n or_o by_o any_o mean_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a we_o be_v to_o wâ—â—_n that_o mean_v whatsoever_o it_o be_v we_o be_v not_o therefore_o simple_o to_o wish_v for_o affliction_n and_o cross_n be_v correction_n and_o chastisement_n for_o our_o sin_n but_o if_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v so_o that_o wâ—_n suffer_v affliction_n we_o be_v to_o rejoice_v inasmuch_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n his_o suffering_n &_o thereby_o make_v like_a unto_o christ_n and_o we_o be_v to_o wish_v if_o by_o that_o or_o any_o mean_n we_o may_v attain_v unto_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a when_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n say_v here_o if_o by_o any_o mean_n this_o if_o impli_v not_o any_o doubt_n in_o
the_o 3._o cause_n of_o the_o dissension_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v because_o we_o do_v not_o all_o mind_n one_o thing_n for_o such_o oftentimes_o â—s_v our_o waywardnesse_n that_o when_o in_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n we_o agree_v with_o the_o church_n yet_o will_v we_o pick_v a_o quarrel_n either_o at_o the_o professor_n of_o the_o truth_n or_o at_o some_o ceremony_n or_o at_o some_o defect_n in_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o church_n whereby_o we_o will_v make_v a_o schism_n in_o the_o church_n what_o a_o stir_v make_v corah_n dathan_n and_o abiram_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o israel_n and_o whence_o be_v it_o they_o can_v not_o abide_v moses_n and_o aaron_n but_o take_v exception_n against_o they_o say_v 16.3_o num._n 16.3_o you_o take_v too_o much_o upon_o you_o see_v all_o the_o congregation_n be_v holy_a every_o one_o of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n be_v among_o they_o wherefore_o then_o lift_v you_o up_o yourselves_o above_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o contention_n likewise_o be_v there_o in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n and_o how_o do_v they_o one_o swell_v against_o another_o 1.12.11.4.21_o 1_o cor._n 1.12.11.4.21_o and_o whence_o be_v it_o one_o hold_v of_o paul_n another_o of_o apollo_n another_o of_o cephas_n another_o of_o christ_n one_o will_v pray_v and_o prophesy_v bareheaded_a another_z with_o his_o head_n cover_v and_o when_o they_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n supper_n one_o be_v hungry_a and_o another_o be_v drunken_a this_o distraction_n in_o mind_n and_o judgement_n breed_v among_o they_o so_o great_a dissension_n as_o that_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v be_v one_o special_a cause_n why_o the_o apostle_n write_v the_o former_a epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n even_o to_o repress_v their_o dissension_n cause_v by_o their_o distraction_n in_o mind_n and_o iâ—_n judgement_n and_o this_o at_o this_o day_n be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o brownist_n and_o baroist_n separate_v themselves_o from_o our_o assembly_n and_o make_v a_o schism_n and_o division_n will_v not_o present_v themselves_o in_o our_o congregation_n they_o do_v not_o charge_v we_o with_o corruption_n of_o doctrine_n but_o because_o of_o some_o thing_n in_o some_o ceremony_n and_o in_o our_o outward_a discipline_n they_o can_v they_o say_v be_v of_o one_o mind_n with_o we_o and_o therefore_o they_o break_v out_o from_o us._n thus_o you_o see_v what_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o dissension_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v at_o least_o such_o as_o this_o place_n of_o scripture_n seem_v unto_o i_o to_o point_v at_o the_o 1._o because_o in_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o reveal_v unto_o we_o we_o do_v not_o with_o patience_n expect_v and_o wait_v till_o god_n in_o his_o good_a time_n reveal_v unto_o we_o that_o truth_n which_o as_o yet_o be_v hide_v from_o our_o eye_n the_o 2._o because_o in_o thing_n that_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o we_o do_v not_o proceed_v by_o that_o one_o ruâ—e_v of_o his_o word_n under_o who_o banner_n we_o fight_v but_o fling_v out_o some_o of_o we_o unto_o tradition_n decretal_n constitution_n legend_n and_o the_o like_a the_o 3._o because_o we_o do_v not_o mind_v one_o thing_n but_o be_v too_o ready_a to_o fall_v at_o odds_n and_o through_o contention_n to_o make_v a_o schism_n and_o to_o rend_v the_o seamlesse_a coat_n of_o christ_n the_o 2._o thing_n which_o hence_o i_o note_n be_v touch_v the_o remedy_n of_o the_o dissension_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n at_o least_o of_o such_o dissension_n as_o spring_v from_o these_o cause_n before_o mention_v the_o â—medies_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o cause_n be_v three_o â—â—h_v sore_o require_v a_o salve_n and_o each_o cause_n of_o dissension_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o remedy_n against_o it_o the_o 1._o remedy_n against_o dissension_n cause_v by_o not_o wait_v till_o god_n reveal_v thing_n not_o 〈◊〉_d reveal_v be_v when_o any_o truth_n be_v not_o yet_o reveal_v unto_o we_o â—â—h_v patience_n to_o wait_v till_o god_n in_o his_o good_a time_n reveal_v his_o â—â—ly_a truth_n unto_o us._n for_o this_o we_o know_v that_o he_o who_o pray_v thus_o to_o his_o father_n sanctify_v they_o with_o thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n be_v truth_n 17.17_o joh._n 17.17_o â—d_a be_v hear_v in_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o pray_v for_o will_v reveal_v 〈◊〉_d truth_n unto_o we_o so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v necessary_a for_o us._n but_o in_o the_o â—â—an_z time_n either_o we_o shall_v so_o speak_v of_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o â—â—ealed_v unto_o we_o as_o submit_v that_o we_o speak_v unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o prophet_n as_o the_o apostle_n will_v 14.32_o 1_o cor._n 14.32_o or_o else_o we_o shall_v â—ld_v our_o peace_n and_o hearken_v unto_o he_o unto_o who_o god_n have_v â—ealed_v his_o truth_n as_o the_o same_o apostle_n will_v in_o the_o same_o â—ace_n say_v if_o any_o thing_n be_v reveal_v to_o another_o that_o sit_v by_o 30._o 30._o 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o hold_v his_o peace_n a_o rule_n to_o the_o practice_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n seem_v unto_o i_o to_o exhort_v where_o he_o say_v 12.3_o rom._n 12.3_o let_v no_o man_n â—esume_v to_o understand_v above_o that_o which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v but_o 〈◊〉_d he_o understand_v according_a to_o sobriety_n as_o god_n have_v deal_v to_o eveâ—_o man_n the_o measure_n of_o faith_n for_o he_o which_o will_v seem_v to_o underâ—and_o before_o it_o be_v reveal_v unto_o he_o how_o do_v he_o understand_v â—â—cording_v to_o sobriety_n how_o do_v he_o not_o understand_v above_o â—â—at_v which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v but_o the_o apostle_n will_v â—ave_n every_o man_n to_o understand_v according_a to_o sobriety_n and_o no_o â—an_v to_o understand_v above_o that_o which_o be_v meet_v to_o understand_v â—nd_v consequent_o will_v have_v all_o man_n with_o patience_n to_o wait_v â—ll_o god_n shall_v reveal_v that_o unto_o they_o which_o as_o yet_o be_v hide_v from_o â—heir_a eye_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o which_o rule_n if_o we_o will_v be_v as_o careful_a as_o we_o be_v skilful_a in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o many_o of_o we_o â—he_v church_n shall_v be_v free_v from_o dissension_n wherewith_o it_o be_v trouble_v as_o many_o of_o we_o therefore_o as_o love_v the_o peace_n of_o zion_n â—n_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o yet_o reveal_v unto_o we_o let_v we_o with_o paâ—ience_n expect_v till_o god_n in_o his_o good_a time_n reveal_v they_o unto_o we_o â—nd_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n let_v we_o either_o submit_v that_o we_o speak_v unâ—o_o â—he_v judgement_n of_o the_o prophet_n or_o else_o let_v we_o hold_v our_o peace_n &_o hearken_v unto_o they_o unto_o who_o god_n have_v reveal_v his_o truth_n the_o second_o remedy_n against_o dissension_n cause_v by_o not_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n in_o the_o thing_n reveal_v be_v in_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v reveal_v and_o general_o agree_v upon_o among_o we_o to_o proceed_v by_o one_o rule_n even_o that_o one_o rule_v which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v we_o in_o his_o word_n and_o not_o to_o decline_v from_o that_o either_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a 6.16_o gal._n 6.16_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v as_o may_v as_o walk_v according_a to_o this_o rule_n peace_n shall_v be_v upon_o they_o and_o mercy_n and_o upon_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n whence_o it_o be_v clear_a that_o so_o we_o haâ—e_v peace_n both_o with_o god_n and_o among_o ourselves_o if_o we_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n set_v down_o by_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n for_o that_o be_v the_o rule_n which_o he_o speak_v of_o and_o whereof_o he_o have_v say_v before_o 1.9_o 1.9_o if_o any_o man_n preach_v unto_o you_o otherwise_o then_o that_o you_o haâ—â—_n receive_v let_v he_o be_v accurse_v so_o that_o as_o the_o lord_n command_v josua_n 1.7_o jos_n 1.7_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v or_o turn_v away_o from_o it_o to_o the_o right_a hâ—â—â—_n or_o to_o the_o left_a to_o this_o purpose_n also_o be_v that_o of_o our_o apostle_n where_o he_o say_v 16.17_o rom._n 16.17_o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n mark_v they_o diligent_o which_o cause_n division_n and_o offence_n contrary_a to_o the_o doctrine_n that_o you_o have_v learn_v in_o which_o place_n the_o apostle_n will_v have_v the_o roman_n constant_o to_o hold_v fast_o that_o doctrine_n which_o they_o have_v learn_v signify_v withal_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o want_v those_o that_o will_v labour_v to_o cause_v division_n and_o offence_n among_o they_o but_o thus_o they_o shall_v avoid_v they_o if_o they_o will_v continue_v in_o the_o thing_n that_o they_o have_v learn_v whence_o it_o appear_v that_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a way_n to_o avoid_v division_n and_o dissension_n to_o believe_v and_o live_v after_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n by_o which_o rule_n if_o our_o adversary_n will_v have_v
church_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v grieve_v at_o the_o heart_n for_o the_o wicked_a that_o trouble_n they_o for_o the_o sin_n that_o reign_n among_o they_o and_o for_o the_o desolation_n that_o will_v follow_v if_o speedy_a conversion_n and_o repentance_n prevent_v it_o not_o yea_o they_o shall_v water_v and_o wash_v their_o threaten_n and_o their_o exhortation_n with_o their_o tear_n in_o token_n of_o their_o tender_a affection_n and_o great_a compassion_n towards_o their_o people_n and_o towards_o the_o church_n and_o shall_v we_o man_n and_o brethren_n mourn_v for_o you_o anâ—_n shall_v you_o give_v place_n to_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o such_o his_o wickeâ—_n instrument_n as_o seek_v to_o drown_v you_o in_o perdition_n shall_v we_o 〈◊〉_d grieve_v at_o the_o heart_n for_o you_o and_o shall_v you_o walk_v on_o in_o thâ—_n counsel_n of_o the_o ungodly_a and_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n anâ—_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o the_o scornful_a shall_v we_o be_v touch_v in_o 〈◊〉_d soul_n that_o our_o labour_n shall_v be_v in_o vain_a among_o you_o anâ—_n shall_v you_o go_v on_o in_o the_o wickednsse_n of_o your_o way_n drink_v iniquity_n like_o water_n and_o draw_v on_o sin_n with_o cordâ—_n of_o vanity_n as_o it_o be_v with_o cart-rope_n nay_o belove_a by_o thâ—â—_n ouâ—_n duty_n learn_v you_o your_o duty_n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v thus_o affecteâ—_n towards_o you_o then_o bethink_v yourselves_o well_o how_o you_o aught_v to_o be_v affect_v in_o yourselves_o sure_o if_o it_o shall_v wring_v teâ—â—_n from_o our_o eye_n to_o see_v you_o sort_v yourselves_o with_o the_o wicked_a and_o to_o suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v draw_v away_o with_o their_o error_n 〈◊〉_d shall_v make_v you_o to_o water_v your_o couch_n with_o tear_n and_o to_o mingle_v your_o drink_n with_o weep_v if_o it_o shall_v touch_v we_o in_o ouâ—_n soul_n to_o see_v you_o give_v your_o member_n weapon_n of_o unrighteousness_n unto_o sin_n and_o to_o serve_v sin_n in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o iâ—_n shall_v fill_v your_o soul_n full_a of_o heaviness_n and_o plunge_v you_o iâ—_n sorrow_n of_o heart_n unto_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n if_o it_o shall_v grieve_v we_o to_o see_v you_o after_o that_o you_o have_v escape_v from_o the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o world_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o the_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v yet_o again_o entangle_v therein_o and_o overcome_v it_o shall_v vex_v you_o even_o unto_o the_o death_n and_o causâ—_n you_o to_o pour_v out_o your_o soul_n unto_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o your_o spirit_n whatsoever_o it_o be_v concern_v you_o shall_v grieve_v we_o shall_v much_o more_o cause_n you_o to_o mourn_v in_o soul_n and_o to_o be_v trouble_v in_o your_o spirit_n for_o what_o be_v it_o that_o do_v oâ—_n shall_v cause_v we_o to_o mourn_v for_o you_o and_o to_o be_v full_a of_o heaviness_n for_o you_o our_o desire_n be_v to_o present_v you_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a in_o that_o day_n and_o here_o be_v our_o grief_n that_o you_o suffer_v yourselves_o to_o be_v seduce_v by_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a one_o and_o that_o our_o labour_n be_v in_o vain_a among_o you_o consider_v then_o with_o yourselves_o how_o you_o ought_v to_o be_v grieve_v in_o yourselves_o and_o take_v heed_n how_o you_o be_v not_o grieve_v in_o yourselves_o for_o the_o thing_n whereat_o your_o godly_a pastor_n be_v grieve_v it_o grieve_v no_o doubt_n then_o noah_n that_o preacher_n of_o righteousness_n that_o the_o 6._o gen._n 6._o people_n in_o his_o time_n so_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o anger_v by_o their_o cruelty_n and_o wickedness_n but_o they_o regard_v not_o his_o grief_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n bring_v in_o the_o flood_n upon_o the_o world_n of_o the_o ungodly_a 19_o gen._n 19_o just_o let_v vex_v his_o righteous_a soul_n with_o the_o â—ncleane_a conversation_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o with_o their_o unlawful_a deed_n but_o they_o regard_v it_o not_o and_o when_o he_o tell_v they_o of_o â—oâ—â—_n judgement_n he_o seem_v even_o to_o his_o son_n in_o law_n as_o though_o he_o have_v mock_v and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n reign_v upon_o â—hem_n fire_n and_o brimstone_n and_o destroy_v they_o jeremiah_n be_v 〈◊〉_d great_a anguish_n of_o spirit_n for_o the_o rebellion_n of_o the_o stiffnecked_a 〈◊〉_d but_o they_o regard_v it_o not_o therefore_o the_o lord_n deliver_v â—hem_n into_o the_o will_n of_o their_o enemy_n and_o they_o that_o hate_v they_o â—ee_z lord_n over_o they_o take_v heed_n then_o how_o you_o regard_v it_o not_o when_o your_o pastor_n be_v grieve_v on_o your_o behalf_n take_v â—â—â—de_v how_o you_o make_v light_n of_o such_o sin_n as_o they_o grieve_v to_o see_v â—ou_fw-mi defile_v withal_o but_o rather_o sorrow_n for_o they_o that_o their_o sorrow_n may_v be_v turn_v into_o joy_n and_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a even_o â—oth_v you_o and_o they_o in_o their_o joy_n over_o you_o you_o have_v just_a â—â—â—e_a of_o rejoice_v and_o in_o their_o grief_n for_o you_o you_o have_v 〈◊〉_d cause_n of_o grief_n look_v therefore_o that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v over_o you_o for_o that_o shall_v be_v your_o joy_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o they_o may_v not_o mourn_v or_o grieve_v for_o you_o for_o that_o shall_v be_v your_o grief_n again_o hence_o i_o observe_v a_o notable_a comfort_n for_o the_o faithfâ—ll_n and_o painful_a minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v he_o in_o all_o good_a conscience_n labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v he_o not_o see_v the_o desire_a fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n paul_n the_o great_a apostle_n of_o christ_n mighty_a in_o the_o scripture_n and_o much_o renowâ—ed_v for_o many_o great_a miracle_n which_o he_o wrought_v yet_o labour_v 〈◊〉_d vain_a with_o many_o which_o he_o teach_v insomuch_o that_o the_o conâ—â—deration_n of_o they_o with_o who_o he_o labour_v so_o much_o with_o so_o â—â—â—le_a profit_n make_v he_o weep_v and_o shed_v tear_n as_o in_o this_o place_n it_o may_v not_o then_o 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shall_v come_v in_o his_o name_n 24.5_o mat._n 24.5_o and_o deceive_v many_o yea_o common_o the_o multitude_n be_v the_o worst_a what_o be_v the_o rest_n of_o thâ—_n old_a world_n beside_o noah_n and_o his_o family_n ten_o have_v be_v buâ—_n a_o small_a number_n of_o righteous_a man_n to_o have_v be_v find_v in_o thâ—_n great_a city_n of_o sodom_n yet_o be_v not_o ten_o find_v there_o how_o often_o be_v all_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o israelite_n ready_a to_o stonâ—_n moses_n and_o aaron_n but_o one_o elias_n unto_o 450_o of_o baal_n prophet_n but_o one_o micah_n unto_o 400_o false_a prophet_n and_o how_o ofteâ—_n do_v paul_n complain_v that_o a_o great_a door_n and_o effectual_a be_v open_v unto_o he_o he_o have_v many_o adversary_n that_o there_o be_v
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thing_n which_o be_v above_o then_o sure_o thou_o be_v a_o stranger_n from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o the_o way_n that_o thou_o walk_v lead_v unto_o hell_n look_v therefore_o well_o unto_o it_o and_o let_v every_o man_n have_v that_o care_n of_o his_o way_n that_o howsoever_o he_o live_v here_o in_o the_o body_n yet_o in_o mind_n and_o affection_n he_o may_v have_v his_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n and_o to_o this_o end_n weyne_v yourselves_o daily_o more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o love_n &_o care_n of_o these_o earthly_a thing_n he_o that_o weep_v through_o adversity_n 7.30_o 1_o cor._n 7.30_o let_v he_o be_v as_o though_o he_o weep_v not_o he_o that_o rejoice_v through_o prosperity_n let_v he_o be_v as_o though_o he_o rejoice_v not_o he_o that_o buy_v as_o though_o he_o possess_v not_o he_o that_o use_v this_o world_n as_o though_o he_o use_v it_o not_o 31._o 31._o for_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n go_v away_o and_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o earth_n be_v but_o mere_a 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death_n shall_v noâ—_n come_v hasty_o upon_o you_o yea_o you_o shall_v cheerful_o think_v upoâ—_n death_n death_n shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o advantage_n and_o when_o thâ—_n will_v of_o god_n be_v you_o shall_v desire_v to_o be_v loose_v and_o to_o be_v witâ—_n christ_n to_o remove_v out_o of_o the_o body_n and_o to_o dwell_v with_o thâ—_n lord_n for_o what_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o we_o so_o fear_v death_n why_o weâ—_n be_v so_o loath_a to_o die_v here_o it_o be_v because_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o flesh_n we_o have_v not_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n our_o mindeâ—_n be_v set_v upon_o earthly_a thing_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v loath_a to_o parâ—_n with_o they_o we_o never_o fight_v against_o any_o tentation_n nay_o thâ—_n strong_a man_n possess_v we_o in_o such_o peace_n that_o we_o never_o know_v what_o tentation_n mean_v and_o therefore_o we_o know_v not_o where_o to_o live_v better_a than_o here_o we_o regard_v not_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o law_n 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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 those_o woman_n namely_o euodias_n and_o syntyche_n how_o to_o help_v they_o namely_o to_o order_v their_o matter_n and_o to_o compose_v their_o strife_n whatsoever_o they_o be_v and_o why_o shall_v he_o do_v so_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n add_v seem_v to_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n to_o move_v his_o faithful_a yoke-fellow_n to_o help_v they_o and_o to_o compose_v their_o strife_n for_o they_o labour_v with_o he_o in_o the_o gospel_n that_o be_v when_o the_o gospel_n be_v first_o preach_v by_o he_o at_o philippi_n they_o labour_v yea_o and_o even_o strive_v for_o so_o the_o word_n signify_v put_v themselves_o in_o hazard_n for_o the_o hear_n of_o the_o gospel_n preach_v and_o for_o the_o defence_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o in_o the_o act_n mention_n be_v make_v of_o woman_n among_o who_o be_v lydia_n that_o come_v together_o to_o a_o place_n beside_o the_o river_n 16.13_o act._n 16.13_o not_o dare_v as_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v their_o assembly_n in_o the_o city_n of_o 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and_o let_v this_o suffice_v to_o be_v speak_v by_o occasion_n of_o the_o apostle_n affirmation_n touch_v his_o fellowlabourer_n that_o their_o name_n be_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n lecture_n lxxviii_o philip_n 4._o verse_n 4._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v 5._o let_v your_o patient_a mind_n be_v know_v to_o all_o man_n the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n have_v speak_v before_o of_o the_o apostle_n exhortation_n unto_o the_o philippian_n in_o general_a and_o likewise_o of_o his_o two_o particular_a exhortation_n the_o one_o unto_o euodias_n and_o syntyche_n the_o other_o unto_o his_o faithful_a yoke-fellow_n the_o last_o day_n we_o spend_v that_o whole_a time_n in_o speak_v of_o the_o apostle_n affirmation_n touch_v his_o fellowlabourer_n that_o their_o name_n be_v in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n which_o the_o apostle_n add_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o his_o particular_a exhortation_n unto_o his_o faithful_a yoke_n fellow_n now_o the_o apostle_n 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