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A35943 A brief explication of the last fifty Psalmes from Ps. 100 to the end / by David Dickson ... Dickson, David, 1583?-1663. 1654 (1654) Wing D1394A; ESTC R31324 283,150 402

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person_n there_o remain_v much_o inbred_a corruption_n and_o many_o not_o only_o bodily_a but_o also_o and_o especial_o sinful_a infirmity_n disease_n and_o malady_n of_o our_o soul_n whereby_o we_o become_v unable_a to_o do_v the_o good_a which_o we_o will_v or_o to_o eschew_v the_o evil_n which_o we_o will_v not_o do_v and_o of_o these_o disease_n god_n become_v a_o physician_n to_o heal_v they_o all_o by_o his_o spirit_n of_o sanctification_n bestow_v upon_o all_o who_o he_o justify_v who_o heal_v all_o thy_o disease_n vers._n 4._o who_o redeem_v thy_o life_n from_o destruction_n who_o crown_v thou_o with_o love_a kindness_n and_o tender_a mercy_n the_o three_o reason_n of_o thanksgiving_n be_v for_o deliver_v of_o he_o gracious_o from_o perish_v and_o the_o four_o reason_n be_v for_o give_v unto_o he_o merciful_o many_o good_a thing_n by_o destruction_n here_o he_o mean_v not_o only_o the_o danger_n of_o be_v kill_v by_o his_o enemy_n but_o also_o and_o especial_o the_o state_n of_o condemnation_n and_o perish_v in_o god_n wrath_n from_o which_o the_o man_n justify_v be_v redeem_v by_o the_o mediator_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o benefit_n of_o preservation_n from_o eternal_a death_n be_v give_v unto_o the_o man_n to_o who_o all_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v for_o here_o these_o benefit_n be_v join_v the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o 2._o the_o deliverance_n which_o be_v give_v to_o believer_n as_o well_o bodily_a as_o spiritual_a temporal_a as_o well_o as_o everlasting_a do_v come_v to_o we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o redemption_n make_v by_o our_o kind_n and_o faithful_a kinsman_n jesus_n christ_n who_o redeem_v thy_o life_n from_o destruction_n 3._o a_o man_n must_v be_v sensible_a of_o the_o merit_n of_o sin_n and_o see_v himself_o in_o the_o state_n of_o perdition_n for_o sin_n before_o he_o can_v put_v a_o right_a estimation_n upon_o his_o delivery_n he_o must_v count_v himself_o a_o lose_a man_n till_z the_o lord_n redeemer_n deliver_v he_o as_o we_o may_v perceive_v in_o the_o prophet_n say_v he_o have_v redeem_v thy_o life_n from_o destruction_n 4._o the_o favour_n which_o god_n bestow_v upon_o a_o believer_n be_v not_o in_o give_v unto_o he_o one_o or_o two_o or_o some_o few_o evidence_n of_o his_o love_n and_o mercy_n but_o in_o a_o constant_a compass_v of_o he_o on_o every_o hand_n in_o every_o thing_n so_o that_o he_o shall_v turn_v he_o about_o to_o what_o a●t_v he_o will_v he_o be_v circle_v round_o about_o with_o love_n and_o mercy_n supply_v want_n preventing●_n or_o mitigate_a and_o season_v his_o trouble_n reclaim_v he_o from_o sin_n and_o direct_v he_o in_o god_n way_n who_o crown_v thou_o with_o love_a kindness_n and_o tender_a mercy_n 5._o the_o evidence_n of_o god_n kindness_n and_o mercy_n to_o a_o man_n be_v not_o only_o a_o mean_n to_o glorify_v god_n but_o also_o a_o mean_n to_o put_v respect_n and_o honour_n yea_o and_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n on_o the_o head_n of_o the_o believer_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o who_o look_v upon_o he_o therefore_o say_v he_o who_o crown_v thou_o with_o love_a kindness_n and_o tender_a mercy_n ver._n 5._o who_o satisfy_v thy_o mouth_n with_o good_a thing_n so_o that_o thy_o youth_n be_v renew_v like_o the_o eagle_n the_o five_o reason_n of_o thanksgiving_n be_v not_o only_o for_o blessing_n the_o use_n of_o the_o creature_n unto_o he_o but_o also_o and_o especial_o for_o feed_v he_o with_o spiritual_a food_n and_o give_v comfortable_a refreshment_n to_o his_o church_n set_v forth_o under_o the_o similitude_n of_o corporal_a ●eeding_n upon_o dainty_n the_o six_o reason_n be_v for_o comfort_v his_o spirit_n and_o revive_v it_o in_o its_o dead_a condition_n as_o the_o eagle_n be_v revive_v and_o renew_v after_o cast_v her_o bill_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o believer_n make_v the_o use_n of_o god_n benefit_n and_o his_o ordinary_a meal_n and_o morsel_n savoury_a and_o sweet_a because_o he_o have_v all_o that_o be_v give_v to_o he_o with_o god_n allowance_n and_o goodwill_n who_o satisfy_v thy_o mouth_n with_o good_a thing_n 2._o the_o lord_n after_o spiritual_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n give_v such_o satisfaction_n to_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o believer_n as_o banquet-chear_n and_o dainty_n do_v give_v to_o a_o hungry_a and_o thirsty_a man_n as_o the_o similitude_n here_o show_v who_o satisfy_v thy_o mouth_n with_o good_a thing_n 3._o as_o the_o eagle_n decay_v and_o grow_v lean_a when_o her_o bill_n or_o beak_n grow_v so_o long_o and_o crooked_a as_o she_o can_v eat_v for_o it_o and_o when_o she_o cast_v her_o bill_n and_o her_o beak_n be_v now_o fit_v better_a to_o take_v her_o food_n than_o she_o be_v revive_v and_o strengthen_v and_o as_o it_o be_v grow_v young_a again_o so_o fare_v it_o with_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o believer_n which_o sometime_o be_v so_o exercise_v and_o trouble_v as_o it_o refuse_v comfort_n and_o lie_v in_o a_o dead_a condition_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n renew_v the_o sense_n of_o his_o love_n it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n and_o the_o inner_a man_n be_v revive_v again_o thy_o youth_n be_v renew_v as_o the_o eagle_n 4._o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n to_o give_v account_n to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o reckon_v over_o to_o our_o own_o soul_n what_o the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v on_o we_o and_o do_v for_o we_o as_o appear_v in_o the_o prophet_n practice_n here_o speak_v all_o this_o to_o his_o own_o soul_n in_o reckon_v over_o the_o benefit_n ver._n 6._o the_o lord_n execute_v righteousness_n and_o judgement_n for_o all_o that_o be_v oppress_v he_o go_v on_o in_o his_o thanksgiving_n and_o ascend_v from_o the_o mercy_n show_v to_o himself_o unto_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n righteousness_n and_o mercifulnesse_n towards_o all_o believer_n as_o well_o as_o towards_o himself_o according_a as_o every_o one_o need_n do_v require_v and_o here_o be_v the_o seven_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n for_o maintain_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o his_o oppress_a people_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o sight_n of_o god_n goodness_n towards_o ourselves_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o the_o observation_n of_o god_n goodness_n to_o all_o his_o child_n in_o common_a and_o unto_o his_o righteous_a holy_a and_o gracious_a nature_n as_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n teach_v we_o 2._o as_o to_o be_v oppress_v be_v not_o david_n lot_n alone_o but_o be_v the_o common_a condition_n whereunto_o the_o godly_a in_o all_o age_n be_v subject_a so_o to_o have_v god_n the_o defender_n and_o the_o avenger_n of_o those_o that_o oppress_v they_o be_v not_o the_o privilege_n of_o david_n alone_o but_o common_a to_o he_o and_o all_o god_n child_n for_o the_o lord_n execute_v righteousness_n and_o judgement_n for_o all_o that_o be_v oppress_v ver._n 7._o he_o make_v know_v his_o way_n unto_o moses_n his_o act_n unto_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n the_o eight_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o his_o reveal_n of_o his_o will_n and_o work_n to_o his_o prophet_n moses_n and_o to_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n whenee_n learn_v 1._o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n will_n of_o his_o way_n of_o deal_n with_o man_n and_o of_o his_o work_n be_v mystery_n which_o man_n can_v understand_v till_o the_o lord_n reveal_v all_o to_o they_o it_o be_v he_o who_o make_v his_o way_n know_v 2._o as_o god_n have_v the_o choose_n of_o people_n to_o who_o so_o also_o of_o the_o man_n by_o who_o he_o will_v reveal_v himself_o and_o his_o way_n he_o make_v know_v his_o way_n unto_o moses_n his_o act_n to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 3._o as_o the_o reveal_n of_o god_n way_n wherein_o he_o will_v walk_v with_o we_o and_o of_o his_o way_n wherein_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o be_v no_o small_a mercy_n to_o his_o church_n so_o be_v it_o no_o small_a obligation_n put_v upon_o his_o people_n and_o matter_n of_o praise_n and_o thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o this_o be_v make_v here_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o church_n thanks_o and_o of_o god_n praise_n that_o he_o make_v know_v h●s_a way_n to_o moses_n and_o make_v israel_n to_o see_v that_o he_o wrought_v as_o he_o have_v speak_v he_o make_v know_v his_o act_n to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n ver._n 8._o the_o lord_n be_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a slow_a to_o anger_v and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n the_o nine_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o his_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a nature_n express_v in_o sundry_a title_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n be_v compassionate_a towards_o we_o in_o our_o misery_n and_o ready_a to_o pardon_v our_o sin_n the_o lord_n be_v merciful_a 2._o the_o lord_n be_v not_o hinder_v by_o our_o unworthiness_n to_o do_v we_o good_a when_o we_o come_v unto_o he_o but_o be_v ready_a
to_o show_v favour_n to_o such_o as_o acknowledge_v themselves_o to_o be_v unworthy_a and_o do_v seek_v nothing_o but_o of_o his_o free_a love_n the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a 3._o the_o lord_n do_v not_o easy_o let_v forth_o the_o evidence_n of_o his_o anger_n even_o when_o he_o be_v provoke_v he_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_v 4._o even_o in_o wrath_n he_o remember_v mercy_n and_o do_v not_o let_v forth_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o wrath_n in_o full_a measure_n but_o temper_v his_o chastisement_n so_o as_o we_o may_v endure_v they_o and_o mix_v mitigation_n in_o the_o most_o bitter_a cup_n he_o be_v plenteous_a in_o mercy_n ver._n 9_o he_o will_v not_o always_o chide_v neither_o will_v he_o keep_v his_o anger_n for_o ever_o the_o ten_o reason_n of_o praise_n be_v for_o the_o short_a continuance_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o wrath_n whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o the_o lord_n be_v ready_a to_o live_v as_o a_o reconcile_a god_n and_o father_n with_o we_o his_o child_n yet_o we_o be_v give_v to_o strife_n and_o do_v frequent_o offend_v and_o grieve_v he_o and_o give_v reason_n to_o he_o to_o rebuke_v we_o as_o his_o not_o chide_v of_o we_o do_v import_v 2._o when_o he_o have_v debate_v his_o controversy_n by_o word_n and_o by_o the_o rod_n and_o have_v make_v our_o conscience_n challenge_v and_o chide_v we_o he_o do_v not_o entertain_v the_o controversy_n long_o he_o will_v not_o always_o chide_v 3._o albeit_o the_o token_n of_o god_n anger_n endure_v long_o than_o we_o will_v yet_o shall_v they_o be_v remove_v at_o length_n he_o will_v not_o pursue_v his_o quarrel_n furrh_a than_o our_o real_a humiliation_n neither_o will_v he_o keep_v his_o anger_n for_o ever_o vers._n 10._o he_o have_v not_o deal_v with_o we_o after_o our_o sin_n nor_o reward_v we_o according_a to_o our_o iniquity_n the_o eleven_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o the_o common_a experience_n which_o the_o saint_n have_v have_v already_o of_o his_o mercy_n whence_o learn_v 1._o what_o the_o word_n say_v of_o god_n grace_n mercy_n long-suffering_a and_o other_o title_n of_o his_o goodness_n the_o common_a experience_n of_o his_o child_n yea_o and_o of_o all_o the_o member_n of_o the_o visible_a church_n may_v bear_v witness_n unto_o it_o he_o have_v not_o deal_v with_o we_o after_o our_o sin_n 2._o the_o feel_v mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v not_o extenuate_v our_o sin_n but_o rather_o make_v we_o aggravate_v our_o fault_n and_o weigh_v our_o misdeserving_n in_o the_o balance_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n for_o not_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o judgement_n which_o ofttimes_o be_v lay_v aside_o or_o be_v gentle_o inflict_v but_o by_o the_o word_n must_v we_o judge_v of_o our_o iniquity_n for_o he_o have_v not_o reward_v we_o according_a to_o our_o iniquity_n ver._n 11._o for_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v high_a above_o the_o earth_n so_o great_a be_v his_o mercy_n towards_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o the_o twelve_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o the_o unmeasurablenesse_n nf_fw-mi his_o mercy_n towards_o his_o servant_n compare_v to_o the_o unmeasurable_a height_n of_o the_o heaven_n above_o the_o earth_n whence_o learn_v 1._o our_o mind_n can_v find_v out_o a_o comparison_n too_o la●ge_a for_o express_v the_o superabundant_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n towards_o his_o people_n for_o as_o the_o heaven_n be_v high_a above_o the_o earth_n so_o great_a be_v his_o mercy_n towards_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 2._o those_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o howsoever_o they_o be_v not_o free_a of_o sin_n yet_o they_o be_v careful_a to_o please_v god_n and_o loath_a to_o offend_v he_o they_o be_v person_n that_o fear_v he_o 3._o the_o consolation_n of_o god_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n be_v not_o appoint_v to_o foster_v sin_n or_o security_n in_o any_o man_n but_o to_o cherish_v the_o heart_n of_o those_o that_o stand_v in_o awe_n to_o offend_v god_n and_o study_v to_o please_v he_o great_a be_v his_o mercy_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o ver._n 12._o as_o far_o as_o the_o east_n be_v from_o the_o west_n so_o far_o have_v he_o remove_v our_o transgression_n from_o we_o the_o thirteen_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o complete_a fullness_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n unto_o the_o believer_n in_o he_o whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o sin_n hinder_v our_o access_n to_o god_n yet_o they_o do_v not_o hinder_v god_n approach_v unto_o they_o on_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n for_o sin_n be_v not_o remove_v till_o christ_n come_v to_o the_o sinner_n as_o here_o be_v import_v 2._o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o gift_n full_a and_o complete_a give_v by_o god_n unto_o every_o believer_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o guiltiness_n and_o debt_n of_o sin_n be_v so_o far_o and_o so_o full_o remove_v that_o it_o can_v never_o be_v impute_v unto_o the_o believer_n nor_o come_v near_o to_o hurt_v he_o as_o far_o as_o the_o east_n be_v from_o the_o west_n so_o far_o have_v he_o remove_v our_o transgression_n from_o we_o understand_v this_o of_o the_o believer_n who_o do_v not_o turn_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n into_o wantonness_n but_o make_v use_n of_o grace_n to_o strengthen_v he_o in_o his_o battle_n against_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n in_o himself_o ver._n 13._o like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n so_o the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o the_o fourteen_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o his_o fatherly_a pity_n towards_o all_o his_o weak_a child_n who_o will_v hearty_o serve_v he_o better_o than_o they_o do_v whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o course_n of_o renew_a pardon_n of_o sin_n and_o daily_o remove_v of_o sin_n from_o the_o penitent_a believer_n do_v flow_v from_o the_o lord_n adopt_v of_o believer_n to_o be_v his_o child_n as_o the_o similitude_n take_v from_o a_o father_n do_v show_v unto_o we_o 2._o the_o love_n which_o nature_n teach_v a_o father_n to_o bear_v towards_o his_o obedient_a child_n be_v but_o a_o shadow_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o believer_n like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n so_o the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o 3._o as_o none_o of_o the_o lotd_n child_n want_v their_o own_o infirmity_n short_a come_n in_o duty_n and_o fall_n into_o transgression_n so_o all_o of_o they_o be_v look_v on_o by_o god_n in_o as_o tender_a pity_n as_o ever_o father_n do_v show_v to_o child_n like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n so_o the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o understand_v this_o of_o such_o as_o do_v esteem_v their_o sinful_a inclination_n their_o great_a misery_n ver._n 14._o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v dust_n the_o fifteen_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v his_o discretion_n in_o moderate_v his_o deal_n with_o we_o so_o as_o our_o weakness_n may_v bear_v and_o this_o reason_n serve_v to_o clear_v and_o confirm_v the_o former_a whence_o learn_v 1._o there_o be_v no_o more_o strength_n in_o man_n of_o himself_o than_o there_o be_v in_o the_o matter_n he_o be_v make_v of_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n 2._o the_o lord_n know_v our_o weakness_n perfect_o and_o what_o we_o be_v able_a ●o_o endure_v he_o know_v our_o frame_n what_o stuff_n we_o be_v make_v of_o and_o how_o frail_a our_o natural_a constitution_n be_v 3._o it_o be_v not_o for_o our_o worthiness_n in_o we_o that_o god_n deal_v gentle_o with_o we_o but_o out_o of_o his_o own_o goodness_n free-love_n and_o pity_n he_o pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n ver._n 15._o as_o for_o man_n his_o day_n be_v as_o grass_n as_o a_o flower_n of_o the_o field_n so_o he_o flourish_v 16._o for_o the_o wind_n pass_v over_o it_o and_o it_o be_v go_v and_o the_o place_n thereof_o shall_v know_v it_o no_o more_o 17._o but_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o his_o righteousness_n unto_o child_n child_n 18._o to_o such_o as_o keep_v his_o covenant_n and_o to_o those_o that_o remember_v his_o commandment_n to_o do_v they_o the_o sixteen_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o his_o everlasting_a mercy_n and_o constant_a fidelity_n in_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o every_o sincere_a believer_n whence_o learn_v 1._o all_o the_o glory_n of_o man_n in_o his_o natural_n when_o he_o be_v adorn_v at_o the_o best_a with_o learning_n wisdom_n beauty_n strength_n riches_n honour_n and_o whatsoever_o other_o ornament_n he_o can_v have_v be_v but_o like_o the_o glory_n of_o grass_n and_o flower_n which_o be_v very_o tender_a and_o subject_a to_o many_o hazard_n and_o easy_o break_v down_o or_o blast_v and_o albeit_o no_o harm_n shall_v come_v to_o they_o from_o without_o yet_o of_o themselves_o
people_n by_o whatsoever_o instrument_n it_o be_v move_v be_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v own_o the_o evil_n of_o trouble_n which_o be_v in_o the_o city_n or_o country_n whatsoever_o he_o turn_v their_o heart_n to_o hate_v his_o people_n 6._o in_o the_o most_o sinful_a affection_n plot_n and_o action_n of_o the_o wicked_a against_o god_n people_n and_o servant_n god_n have_v a_o holy_a hand_n and_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o all_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o creature_n which_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v their_o be_v of_o god_n be_v make_v use_n of_o by_o the_o creator_n as_o instrument_n whereby_o he_o work_v his_o own_o just_a and_o holy_a work_n for_o his_o own_o end_n but_o when_o man_n be_v about_o that_o same_o work_n for_o their_o sinful_a end_n it_o become_v sinful_a in_o they_o what_o be_v holy_a in_o god_n part_n as_o the_o crucify_a of_o christ_n be_v most_o holy_a on_o god_n part_n and_o most_o sinful_a on_o his_o enemy_n part_n he_o turn_v their_o heart_n to_o hate_v his_o people_n to_o deal_v subtle_o with_o his_o servant_n ver._n 26._o he_o send_v moses_n his_o servant_n and_o aaron_n who_o he_o have_v choose_v 27._o they_o show_v his_o sign_n among_o they_o and_o wonder_n in_o the_o land_n of_o ham._n in_o the_o three_o rank_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n deliver_v of_o his_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o plague_v of_o the_o egyptian_n learn_v 1._o when_o by_o the_o malice_n of_o enemy_n god_n people_n be_v bring_v to_o great_a strait_n then_o be_v deliverance_n near_o to_o be_v send_v from_o god_n unto_o they_o they_o deal_v subtle_o with_o his_o servant_n he_o send_v moses_n his_o servant_n 2._o as_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n who_o bring_v his_o own_o people_n into_o trouble_n and_o strait_n so_o it_o be_v he_o who_o deliver_v they_o again_o and_o provide_v instrument_n for_o the_o do_v thereof_o he_o send_v moses_n his_o servant_n 3._o as_o whosoever_o do_v serve_v god_n church_n to_o any_o good_a purpose_n do_v it_o not_o of_o themselves_o but_o by_o stir_v up_o or_o commission_n from_o god_n so_o whosoever_o be_v about_o to_o do_v the_o church_n good_a shall_v do_v it_o of_o intention_n as_o do_v he_o service_n he_o send_v moses_n his_o servant_n and_o aaron_n his_o choose_a 4._o as_o to_o the_o end_n that_o god_n may_v have_v his_o own_o glory_n in_o every_o good_a work_n his_o part_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v from_o his_o servant_n part_n so_o when_o his_o servant_n do_v the_o servant_n duty_n faithful_o god_n will_v have_v they_o commend_v and_o approve_v for_o it_o among_o man_n moses_n therefore_o be_v call_v god_n servant_n and_o aaron_n his_o choose_a the_o sign_n and_o wonder_n be_v call_v the_o lord_n sign_n and_o wonder_n and_o moses_n and_o aaron_n service_n be_v call_v their_o show_v of_o his_o sign_n they_o show_v his_o sign_n among_o they_o and_o wonder_n in_o the_o land_n of_o ham._n ver._n 28._o he_o send_v darkness_n and_o make_v it_o dark_a and_o they_o rebel_v not_o against_o his_o word_n 29._o he_o turn_v their_o water_n into_o blood_n and_o slay_v their_o fish_n 30._o the_o land_n bring_v forth_o frog_n in_o abundance_n in_o the_o chamber_n of_o their_o king_n 31._o he_o speak_v and_o there_o come_v divers_a sort_n of_o fly_n and_o lice_n in_o all_o their_o coast_n 32._o he_o give_v they_o hail_n for_o rain_n and_o flame_a fire_n in_o their_o land_n 33._o he_o smite_v their_o vine_n also_o and_o their_o figtree_n and_o break_v the_o tree_n of_o their_o coast_n 34._o he_o speak_v and_o the_o locust_n come_v and_o caterpillar_n and_o that_o without_o number_n 35._o and_o do_v eat_v up_o all_o the_o herb_n in_o their_o land_n and_o devour_v the_o fruit_n of_o their_o ground_n 36._o he_o smite_v also_o all_o the_o first-born_a in_o their_o land_n the_o chief_a of_o all_o their_o strength_n he_o reckon_v sundry_a plague_n bring_v upon_o egypt_n which_o be_v sufficient_a for_o his_o purpose_n to_o bring_v the_o whole_a history_n to_o mind_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o sun_n can_v expel_v darkness_n in_o the_o air_n but_o as_o god_n make_v way_n for_o it_o for_o god_n can_v turn_v the_o day_n into_o palpable_a darkness_n when_o and_o where_o he_o please_v he_o can_v make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v in_o one_o place_n and_o take_v the_o comfortable_a use_n of_o it_o away_o in_o another_o place_n as_o he_o think_v good_a he_o can_v put_v his_o enemy_n under_o darkness_n when_o his_o people_n have_v light_a he_o send_v darkness_n and_o make_v it_o dark_a 2._o it_o be_v a_o piece_n of_o glory_n unto_o god_n when_o either_o his_o brute_n creature_n or_o his_o rational_a servant_n do_v what_o he_o do_v command_v and_o they_o rebel_v not_o against_o his_o word_n 3._o god_n can_v make_v most_o useful_a creature_n to_o become_v noisome_a he_o turn_v their_o water_n into_o blood_n 4._o god_n can_v plague_v man_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o their_o meat_n as_o well_o as_o in_o their_o drink_n and_o when_o the_o lord_n do_v plague_n in_o the_o one_o it_o be_v not_o strange_a if_o he_o shall_v plague_v in_o the_o other_o also_o he_o turn_v their_o water_n into_o blood_n and_o slay_v their_o fish_n 5._o god_n can_v daunt_v the_o pride_n of_o the_o stout_a of_o his_o enemy_n by_o his_o mean_a creature_n the_o land_n bring_v forth_o frog_n in_o abundance_n in_o the_o chamber_n of_o their_o king_n 6._o as_o the_o lord_n speak_v so_o shall_v it_o be_v find_v in_o due_a time_n he_o need_v not_o to_o make_v much_o ado_n in_o any_o business_n but_o speak_v the_o word_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v he_o speak_v and_o there_o come_v divers_a sort_n of_o fly_n 7._o when_o the_o proud_a do_v strive_v against_o god_n they_o gain_v nothing_o but_o more_o and_o more_o shameful_a abasement_n he_o bring_v lice_n in_o all_o their_o coast_n 8._o the_o cloud_n be_v at_o god_n command_n to_o send_v down_o soft_a rain_n or_o hard_a and_o heavy_a hailstone_n he_o give_v they_o hail_n for_o rain_n 9_o although_o fire_n and_o hailstone_n be_v most_o contrary_a in_o their_o nature_n yet_o they_o can_v agree_v well_o in_o the_o work_n of_o god_n service_n when_o he_o employ_v they_o he_o give_v they_o hail_n for_o rain_n and_o flame_a fire_n in_o their_o land_n 10._o when_o light_a judgement_n do_v not_o move_v man_n god_n will_v send_v more_o heavy_a plague_n which_o shall_v leave_v their_o impression_n behind_o they_o he_o smite_v their_o vine_n also_o and_o their_o figtree_n and_o break_v the_o tree_n of_o their_o coast_n 11._o when_o god_n fight_v against_o a_o people_n all_o the_o creature_n be_v ready_a to_o fight_v against_o they_o also_o as_o they_o be_v call_v forth_o he_o speak_v and_o the_o locust_n come_v and_o caterpillar_n and_o that_o without_o number_n 12._o whatsoever_o have_v escape_v the_o dint_n of_o one_o plague_n god_n can_v over●ake_v it_o by_o another_o plague_n they_o do_v eat_v up_o all_o the_o herb_n in_o the_o land_n and_o devour_v the_o fruit_n of_o th●ir_a ground_n 13._o when_o god_n do_v smite_v the_o creature_n which_o do_v serve_v for_o man_n use_n he_o show_v his_o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n towards_o man_n and_o his_o loathnesse_n to_o destroy_v he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o order_n of_o god_n proceed_v with_o egypt_n 14._o when_o warn_v give_v unto_o man_n do_v not_o move_v he_o to_o repentance_n than_o the_o lord_n lay_v his_o hand_n on_o that_o which_o be_v most_o precious_a unto_o he_o he_o smite_v also_o all_o the_o firstborn_a in_o th●ir_a land_n 15._o when_o the_o lord_n please_v to_o put_v forth_o his_o hand_n they_o that_o be_v natural_o strong_a and_o most_o lively_a be_v no_o less_o near_o to_o death_n than_o they_o who_o be_v natural_o weak_a he_o smite_v all_o the_o firstborn_a the_o chief_a of_o all_o their_o strength_n ver._n 37._o he_o bring_v they_o forth_o also_o with_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o there_o be_v not_o one_o feeble_a person_n among_o their_o tribe_n 38._o egypt_n be_v glad_a when_o they_o depart_v for_o the_o fear_n of_o they_o fall_v upon_o they_o 39_o he_o spread_v a_o cloud_n for_o a_o cover_n and_o fire_n to_o give_v light_n in_o the_o night_n 40._o the_o people_n ask_v and_o he_o bring_v quail_n and_o satisfy_v they_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n 41._o he_o open_v the_o rock_n and_o the_o water_n gush_v out_o they_o run_v in_o the_o dry_a place_n like_o a_o river_n 42._o for_o he_o remember_v his_o holy_a promise_n and_o abraham_n his_o servant_n in_o the_o lord_n bring_v of_o his_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o through_o the_o wilderness_n learn_v 1._o albeit_o there_o may_v be_v many_o impediment_n of_o the_o delivery_n of_o god_n people_n out_o of_o their_o trouble_n
curse_n he_o give_v they_o their_o request_n but_o send_v leanness_n into_o their_o soul._n ver._n 16._o they_o envy_v moses_n also_o in_o the_o camp_n and_o aaron_n the_o saint_n of_o the_o lord_n 17._o the_o earth_n open_v and_o swallow_v up_o dathan_n and_o cover_v the_o company_n of_o abiram_n 18._o and_o a_o fire_n be_v kindle_v in_o their_o company_n the_o flame_n burn_v up_o the_o wicked_a the_o three_o sin_n confess_v be_v sedition_n which_o break_v forth_o in_o k●rah_n and_o his_o complice_n &_o be_v fearful_o punish_v num._n 16.1_o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o manner_n of_o the_o lord_n govern_v his_o people_n how_o gentle_a soever_o it_o be_v be_v notwithstanding_o unto_o wicked_a man_n a_o thing_n insupportable_a as_o do_v appear_v in_o the_o people_n be_v not_o endure_v the_o lord_n meek_a govern_n of_o they_o by_o moses_n and_o aaron_n 2._o rebellion_n against_o god_n manner_n of_o govern_v howsoever_o it_o be_v indeed_o against_o god_n yet_o pretend_v to_o be_v only_o against_o man_n they_o envy_v moses_n in_o the_o camp_n 3._o minister_n be_v to_o be_v look_v unto_o as_o man_n consecrate_v unto_o god_n and_o injury_n do_v to_o they_o be_v against_o the_o lord_n they_o envy_v aaron_n the_o saint_n of_o the_o lord_n 4._o whatsoever_o open_a wicked_a course_n be_v set_v on_o foot_n by_o ringleader_n to_o any_o mischief_n and_o be_v not_o disclaim_v by_o the_o body_n of_o the_o people_n may_v just_o be_v charge_v upon_o all_o albeit_o not_o in_o the_o same_o degree_n of_o guiltiness_n as_o here_o korah_n and_o his_o complice_n fault_n be_v charge_v upon_o the_o people_n they_o envy_v moses_n in_o the_o campe._n 5._o author_n of_o sedition_n in_o the_o state_n and_o of_o schism_n in_o the_o church_n do_v high_o provoke_v god_n to_o punish_v they_o exemplary_o as_o appear_v here_o the_o earth_n open_v and_o swallow_v dathan_n and_o cover_v the_o company_n of_o abiram_n 6_o such_o as_o will_v not_o be_v warn_v to_o eschew_v sin_n by_o judgement_n pour_v forth_o upon_o other_o do_v provoke_v god_n to_o make_v themselves_o spectacle_n of_o wrath_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o other_o a_o fire_n be_v kindle_v in_o their_o company_n the_o fire_n burn_v up_o the_o wicked_a ver._n 19_o they_o make_v a_o calf_n in_o horeb_n and_o worship_v the_o melt_a image_n 20._o thus_o they_o change_v their_o glory_n into_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o ox_n that_o eat_v grass_n 21._o they_o forget_v god_n their_o saviour_n which_o have_v do_v great_a thing_n in_o egypt_n 22._o wondrous_a work_n in_o the_o land_n of_o ham_n and_o terrible_a thing_n by_o the_o red-sea_n 23._o therefore_o he_o say_v that_o he_o will_v destroy_v they_o have_v not_o moses_n his_o choose_a stand_v before_o he_o in_o the_o breach_n to_o turn_v away_o his_o wrath_n lest_o he_o shall_v destroy_v they_o the_o four_o sin_n confess_v be_v the_o idolatry_n of_o the_o golden_a calf_n which_o sin_n be_v aggravate_v and_o the_o danger_n of_o their_o destruction_n for_o it_o till_o mo●es_n intercede_v for_o they_o be_v brief_o set_v down_o here_o but_o more_o large_o express_v exod_a 32._o and_o deut._n 9_o whence_o learn_v 1._o they_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o change_v the_o government_n of_o the_o church_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v will_v be_v ready_a also_o to_o change_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n as_o experience_n in_o the_o israelite_n do_v teach_v who_o be_v charge_v with_o the_o one_o fault_n v_o 16._o and_o with_o the_o other_o here_o they_o make_v a_o calf_n in_o horeb_n and_o worship_v the_o melt_a image_n 2._o idolater_n be_v so_o bewitch_v with_o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o lawfulness_n of_o idolatry_n as_o they_o dare_v both_o devise_n and_o practice_v it_o in_o god_n presence_n they_o make_v a_o calf_n in_o mount_n horeb_n the_o mountain_n where_o the_o lord_n do_v show_v himself_o terrible_a 3._o albeit_o image-making_a in_o the_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o image-worshipping_a be_v a_o old_a sin_n yet_o this_o relative_a 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vilify_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o give_v it_o to_o the_o image_n of_o a_o creature_n yea_o the_o make_n of_o a_o image_n to_o represent_v god_n be_v the_o change_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n into_o a_o vile_a image_n of_o some_o base_a creature_n and_o the_o place_n of_o the_o one_o in_o the_o other_o stead_n and_o room_n for_o so_o god_n judge_v say_v thus_o they_o change_v their_o glory_n into_o the_o similitude_n of_o a_o ox_n that_o eat_v grass_n 5._o to_o have_v god_n for_o our_o god_n and_o to_o have_v he_o alone_o for_o our_o god_n and_o the_o only_a object_n of_o our_o worship_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o humane_a device_n be_v our_o glory_n and_o to_o do_v otherwise_o be_v the_o shame_n of_o the_o worshipper_n they_o change_v their_o glory_n into_o the_o image_n of_o a_o ox_n 6._o to_o devise_v image_n or_o picture_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o god_n be_v a_o very_a forget_v both_o of_o god_n nature_n and_o of_o his_o authority_n discharge_v such_o dyvice_n for_o so_o do_v the_o lord_n expound_v it_o they_o forget_v god_n their_o saviour_n 7._o whatsoever_o work_v god_n have_v wrought_v for_o make_v people_n know_v he_o be_v all_o forget_v as_o well_o as_o god_n be_v forget_v whensoever_o man_n may_v make_v device_n of_o their_o own_o for_o memorial_n of_o god_n they_o forget_v god_n their_o saviour_n which_o have_v do_v great_a thing_n in_o egypt_n wondrous_a thing_n in_o the_o land_n of_o ham_n and_o terrible_a thing_n by_o the_o red-sea_n 8._o idolatry_n open_o commit_v in_o a_o land_n be_v a_o cause_n sufficient_a to_o destroy_v the_o nation_n which_o be_v guilty_a of_o that_o sin_n for_o therefore_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v destroy_v they_o 9_o as_o they_o who_o fear_n god_n in_o a_o land_n shall_v deprecate_v god_n wrath_n that_o it_o fall_v not_o on_o it_o and_o shall_v stand_v in_o the_o gap_n to_o divert_v the_o lord_n wrath_n so_o be_v their_o intercession_n acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o a_o hopeful_a mean_n to_o divert_v wrath_n as_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o moses_n who_o stand_v up_o before_o he_o to_o turn_v away_o his_o wrath_n lest_o he_o shall_v destroy_v they_o 10._o when_o god_n be_v glorify_v in_o a_o people_n obedience_n unto_o he_o he_o be_v a_o wall_n about_o they_o to_o save_v they_o from_o harm_n but_o when_o he_o be_v provoke_v by_o open_a idolatry_n or_o avow_a sin_n then_o be_v a_o gap_n make_v in_o the_o wall_n of_o his_o protection_n that_o mischief_n may_v enter_v now_o in_o upon_o they_o at_o the_o breach_n he_o say_v he_o will_v destroy_v they_o have_v not_o moses_n his_o choose_a stand_v before_o he_o in_o the_o breach_n 24._o yea_o they_o despise_v the_o pleasant_a land_n they_o believe_v not_o his_o word_n 25._o but_o murmur_v in_o their_o tent_n and_o hearken_v not_o unto_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n 26._o therefore_o he_o lift_v up_o his_o hand_n against_o they_o to_o overthrow_v they_o in_o the_o wilderness_n 27._o to_o overthrow_v their_o seed_n also_o among_o the_o nation_n and_o to_o scatter_v they_o in_o the_o land_n the_o five_o sin_n confess_v be_v the_o contempt_n of_o god_n most_o precious_a promise_n figure_v out_o in_o the_o despise_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o canaan_n unto_o they_o which_o as_o it_o do_v flow_v from_o misbelief_n of_o god_n word_n so_o it_o bring_v forth_o murmur_v against_o his_o dispensation_n which_o do_v put_v they_o in_o hazard_n of_o dissipation_n and_o destruction_n as_o be_v set_v down_o more_o large_o numb_a 13._o and_o 14._o whence_o learn_v 1._o when_o the_o promise_a inheritance_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v figure_v by_o the_o pleasant_a land_n of_o promise_n be_v not_o count_v worthy_a of_o all_o the_o pain_n and_o difficulty_n which_o can_v
ver._n 1._o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o my_o lord_n sit_v thou_o at_o my_o right_a hand_n until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o prophet_n be_v teach_v of_o god_n describe_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n in_o both_o his_o nature_n and_o in_o his_o kingly_a office_n which_o he_o exercise_v in_o heaven_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n to_o the_o end_n thereof_o until_o all_o his_o enemy_n shall_v be_v destroy_v whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o the_o understanding_n of_o christ_n person_n and_o office_n be_v necessary_a unto_o the_o church_n yet_o none_o know_v the_o son_n save_o the_o father_n and_o they_o to_o who_o he_o will_v reveal_v he_o for_o david_n know_v christ_n only_o by_o the_o father_n teach_v the_o lord_n say_v say_v he_o 2._o christ_n be_v david_n son_n and_o david_n lord_n also_o david_n son_n in_o regard_n christ_n assume_v his_o humane_a nature_n of_o david_n seed_n and_o david_n lord_n because_o he_o be_v god_n very_a god_n and_o very_a man_n in_o one_o person_n the_o lord_n say_v to_o my_o lord_n that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n reveal_v to_o i_o concern_v god_n the_o son_n my_o lord_n and_o redeemer_n 3._o christ_n in_o his_o kingly_a office_n be_v exalt_v to_o the_o fellowship_n of_o glory_n and_o power_n with_o the_o father_n authorize_v by_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n and_o establish_v therein_o by_o divine_a decree_n the_o lord_n say_v to_o my_o lord_n 4._o christ_n since_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n have_v have_v and_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v have_v enemy_n to_o his_o kingdom_n who_o shall_v fight_v against_o he_o but_o he_o shall_v prevail_v over_o they_o complete_o and_o glorious_o to_o their_o shame_n and_o confusion_n sit_v thou_o at_o my_o right_a hand_n until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n 5._o no_o less_o than_o divine_a power_n be_v able_a to_o subdue_v the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n for_o devil_n and_o wicked_a man_n sin_n death_n and_o hell_n be_v opposite_a to_o his_o throne_n sit_v there_o until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n 6._o albeit_o this_o victory_n be_v not_o full_o obtain_v till_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n because_o of_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o battle_n by_o new_a instrument_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n yet_o till_o then_o and_o for_o ever_o christ_n the_o king_n enjoy_v his_o glory_n in_o heaven_n and_o sit_v judge_v and_o rule_v powerful_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o church_n sit_v thou_o at_o my_o right_a hand_n until_o i_o make_v thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n ver._n 2._o the_o lord_n shall_v send_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n out_o of_o zion_n rule_n thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o enemy_n in_o the_o second_o place_n he_o show_v the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o his_o conquest_n and_o govern_v to_o wit_n by_o the_o preach_v the_o gospel_n whence_o learn_v 1._o christ_n want_v not_o a_o rod_n and_o sceptre_n whereby_o to_o govern_v but_o he_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n preach_v for_o the_o ensign_n of_o his_o princely_a power_n and_o preheminencie_n which_o be_v the_o arm_n and_o power_n of_o god_n unto_o salvation_n to_o every_o one_o that_o believe_v and_o which_o be_v able_a to_o throw_v down_o every_o strong_a hold_n exalt_v against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o he_o this_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n 2._o christ_n be_v king_n in_o his_o church_n and_o be_v in_o exercise_n of_o his_o office_n before_o his_o incarnation_n and_o that_o by_o his_o word_n preach_v which_o be_v the_o rod_n of_o his_o mouth_n isa._n 11.4_o for_o he_o shall_v send_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n out_o of_o zion_n presuppose_v the_o rod_n of_o his_o strength_n in_o zion_n 3._o it_o be_v decree_v that_o christ_n kingdom_n howsoever_o first_o and_o most_o clear_o manifest_v among_o the_o jew_n yet_o shall_v not_o be_v limit_v within_o judea_n but_o shall_v go_v forth_o unto_o the_o gentile_n for_o subdue_a they_o the_o lord_n shall_v send_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n out_o of_o zion_n 4._o how_o many_o enemy_n soever_o shall_v oppose_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o how_o powerful_a soever_o they_o shall_v be_v yet_o christ_n shall_v bear_v rule_n enjoy_v his_o kingdom_n maintain_v his_o subject_n and_o go_v on_o in_o his_o conquest_n rule_v thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o enemy_n ver._n 3._o thy_o people_n shall_v be_v willing_a in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o power_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n from_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o morning_n thou_o have_v the_o dew_n of_o thy_o youth_n in_o the_o three_o place_n he_o show_v what_o success_n christ_n shall_v have_v for_o he_o shall_v have_v abundance_n of_o convert_v who_o shall_v come_v to_o his_o church_n offer_v themselves_o as_o the_o free-will-offering_n be_v bring_v to_o the_o beautiful_a holy_a temple_n and_o that_o in_o such_o multitude_n and_o con●●uence_n as_o his_o young_a convert_v shall_v be_v innumerable_a like_o the_o dew_n upon_o the_o grass_n which_o dew_n issue_v out_o as_o it_o be_v from_o the_o morning_n womb_n as_o its_o daily_a birth_n whence_o learn_v 1._o whatsoever_o course_n our_o lord_n shall_v take_v for_o invite_v and_o compel_v guest_n to_o come_v to_o his_o feast_n and_o to_o the_o society_n of_o his_o visible_a church_n yet_o only_o his_o elect_n his_o redeem_a one_o all_o of_o they_o be_v make_v most_o willing_a convert_v by_o his_o omnipotent_a power_n effectual_o incline_v their_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o willing_a thy_o people_n shall_v be_v willing_a in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o power_n 2._o christ_n church_n by_o the_o administration_n of_o holy_a ordinance_n by_o the_o set_n forth_o of_o the_o lord_n holiness_n by_o her_o teach_n and_o persuade_v effectual_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n be_v exceed_v beautiful_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o god_n and_o of_o spiritual_a beholder_n thy_o people_n shall_v be_v willing_a in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n 3._o true_a convert_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v christ_n child_n and_o offspring_n who_o shall_v grow_v up_o before_o he_o in_o simplicity_n and_o harmlesnesse_n as_o the_o youth_n in_o each_o generation_n do_v grow_v and_o shall_v be_v for_o multitude_n as_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n as_o the_o sand_n on_o the_o seashore_n or_o as_o the_o morning_n dew_n descend_v from_o the_o heaven_n from_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o morning_n thou_o have_v the_o dew_n of_o thy_o youth_n ver._n 4._o the_o lord_n have_v swear_v and_o will_v not_o repent_v thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n in_o the_o four_o place_n be_v his_o priesthood_n settle_v whence_o learn_v 1._o christ_n as_o he_o be_v king_n of_o his_o church_n so_o he_o be_v priest_n also_o for_o the_o teach_n of_o god_n will_v to_o his_o subject_n for_o reconcile_a they_o to_o god_n by_o his_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n for_o sanctify_v they_o for_o make_v their_o service_n acceptable_a for_o bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o their_o holy_a thing_n for_o intercede_v always_o for_o they_o and_o blessing_n they_o effectual_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n say_v the_o lord_n unto_o our_o lord_n 2._o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a priest_n who_o live_v for_o ever_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o and_o neither_o need_v nor_o can_v admit_v any_o successor_n or_o suffragan_a to_o himself_o in_o his_o office_n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o 3._o christ_n in_o his_o office_n be_v no_o usurper_n for_o he_o be_v call_v to_o it_o his_o priesthood_n be_v unchangeable_a confirm_v by_o a_o oath_n have_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n lay_v in_o pawn_n for_o its_o stability_n and_o continuation_n without_o change_n the_o lord_n have_v swear_v and_o will_v not_o repent_v thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o 4._o aaron_n order_n be_v not_o confirm_v by_o a_o oath_n but_o be_v a_o imperfect_a type_n of_o christ_n priesthood_n to_o endure_v only_o till_o the_o lord_n come_v till_o the_o time_n of_o reformation_n come_v and_o be_v to_o be_v change_v at_o christ_n come_v for_o see_v a_o change_n behove_v to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o priesthood_n a_o change_n behove_v also_o to_o be_v make_v of_o the_o levitical_a law_n thou_o be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o not_o after_o the_o order_n of_o aaron_n but_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchizedech_n 5._o melchizedech_n order_n be_v not_o the_o pattern_n but_o a_o type_n and_o shadow_a resemblance_n of_o christ_n priesthhood_n for_o as_o melchizedech_n in_o his_o scriptural_a be_v be_v mention_v and_o bring_v in_o without_o show_v who_o be_v his_o father_n or_o mother_n and_o have_v both_o the_o office_n of_o king_n and_o priest_n join_v in_o his_o person_n and_o be_v first_o king_n of_o
end_n that_o therein_o he_o may_v set_v forth_o his_o al●●_n sufficiency_n to_o the_o creature_n so_o be_v it_o no_o need_n of_o man_n service_n which_o make_v he_o make_v a_o people_n and_o crave_v service_n of_o they_o for_o he_o can_v be_v serve_v with_o what_o he_o have_v in_o heaven_n the_o heaven_n even_o the_o heaven_n be_v the_o lord_n 2._o albeit_o god_n have_v no_o need_n of_o m●n_z and_o can_v live_v without_o dependence_n on_o man_n yet_o man_n can_v live_v without_o dependence_n on_o god_n and_o use_v of_o his_o ●_z in_o the_o world_n the_o heaven_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o the_o earth_n have_v he_o give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n wherein_o they_o may_v dwell_v and_o be_v sustain_v by_o what_o he_o bestow_v on_o they_o there_o 3._o as_o the_o plenty_n of_o ●iches_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v a_o pawn_n of_o the_o lord_n readiness_n to_o give_v better_a thing_n unto_o man_n so_o it_o be_v a_o evidence_n of_o man_n poverty_n and_o need_v of_o the_o service_n of_o so_o many_o of_o god_n creature_n and_o of_o his_o obligation_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o depend_v upon_o he_o the_o heaven_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o the_o earth_n have_v he_o give_v to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n vers._n 17._o the_o dead_a praise_n not_o the_o lord_n neither_o any_o that_o go_v down_o into_o silence_n 18._o but_o we_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o evermore_o praise_v the_o lord_n the_o seven_o reason_n of_o encouragement_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n be_v because_o the_o church_n of_o believer_n shall_v be_v continue_v from_o generation_n to_o generation_n and_o shall_v never_o want_v reason_n to_o praise_n and_o bless_v god_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o ever_o therefore_o in_o confidence_n of_o this_o mercy_n let_v they_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o praise_v he_o this_o reason_n he_o make_v clear_a thus_o the_o dead_a spiritual_o can_v praise_v the_o lord_n and_o if_o the_o succession_n of_o the_o church_n of_o believer_n shall_v be_v now_o cut_v off_o with_o this_o afflict_a generation_n neither_o can_v we_o who_o live_v praise_n god_n in_o the_o earth_n long_o than_o we_o live_v on_o it_o nor_o shall_v there_o be_v any_o church_n after_o we_o to_o discharge_v this_o duty_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n but_o this_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n shall_v not_o want_v a_o generation_n of_o live_a believer_n to_o praise_n and_o bless_v he_o for_o his_o goodness_n to_o the_o world_n end_n therefore_o we_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d and_o come_v forth_o of_o this_o present_a affliction_n and_o ere_o we_o die_v another_o generation_n of_o believer_n shall_v take_v this_o work_n off_o our_o hand_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v the_o church_n of_o god_n bless_v he_o from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o evermore_o whereupon_o he_o exhort_v all_o man_n in_o this_o confidence_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n and_o close_v the_o psalm_n whence_o learn_v 1._o if_o there_o be_v not_o a_o church_n of_o believer_n god_n shall_v want_v his_o praise_n on_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o dead_a to_o wit_n spiritual_o do_v not_o praise_v the_o lord_n 2._o and_o if_o in_o any_o time_n of_o affliction_n while_o the_o world_n stand_v there_o be_v not_o a_o deliveran●●●●to_o the_o church_n so_o that_o one_o generation_n of_o believer_n may_v ●ot_n follow_v another_o than_o shall_v god_n praise_v among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n be_v abolish_v out_o of_o the_o world_n for_o as_o the_o 〈◊〉_d spiritual_o can_v praise_v the_o lord_n so_o neither_o can_v the_o dead_a bodily_a praise_n he_o among_o they_o that_o know_v he_o not_o that_o be_v on_o the_o earth_n where_o god●_n praise_n be_v to_o be_v teach_v unto_o man_n for_o the_o dead_a praise_n 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n so_o neither_o any_o that_o go_v down_o into_o silence_n 3._o because_o god_n shall_v never_o want_v live_v man_n on_o earth_n to_o praise_v he_o and_o bless_v he_o for_o his_o goodness_n therefore_o the_o church_n of_o believer_n shall_v be_v continue_v from_o one_o generation_n to_o another_o that_o they_o may_v bless_v and_o praise_v the_o lord_n in_o every_o age_n as_o here_o be_v say_v but_o we_o shall_v praise_v the_o lord_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o evermore_o 4._o the_o church_n affliction_n can_v be_v so_o heavy_a but_o they_o shall_v have_v cause_n to_o bless_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n and_o to_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o praise_n god_n with_o they_o for_o the_o prophet_n close_v the_o psalm_n make_v in_o deep_a affliction_n of_o the_o church_n with_o praise_v the_o lord_n psalm_n cxvi_o this_o psalm_n be_v a_o threefold_a engagement_n of_o the_o psalmist_n unto_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n unto_o he_o and_o in_o particular_a for_o some_o notable_a delivery_n of_o he_o from_o death_n both_o bodily_a and_o spiritual_a the_o first_o engagement_n be_v that_o he_o shall_v out_o of_o love_n have_v his_o recourse_n unto_o god_n always_o by_o prayer_n v_o 1_o 2._o the_o reason_n and_o motive_n whereof_o be_v set_v down_o because_o of_o his_o delivery_n out_o of_o a_o great_a strait_n v_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o the_o second_o engagement_n be_v to_o a_o holy_a conversation_n v_o 9_o the_o motive_n and_o reason_n whereof_o be_v set_v down_o v_o 10_o 11_o 12._o the_o three_o engagement_n be_v unto_o promise_a praise_n or_o pay_v of_o praise_n and_o vow_n before_o the_o church_n with_o the_o reason_n thereof_o v_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18_o 19_o vers._n 1._o i_o love_v the_o lord_n because_o he_o have_v hear_v my_o voice_n and_o my_o supplication_n 2._o because_o he_o have_v incline_v his_o ear_n unto_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o call_v upon_o he_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v in_o his_o first_o engagement_n unto_o a_o constant_a dependence_n upon_o god_n and_o call_v on_o he_o by_o prayer_n learn_v 1._o as_o it_o be_v among_o the_o wise_a purpose_n of_o god_n to_o put_v his_o child_n to_o strait_n that_o they_o may_v call_v on_o he_o and_o he_o by_o grant_v their_o petition_n may_v give_v they_o a_o new_a proof_n of_o his_o love_n to_o they_o and_o so_o stir_v up_o their_o love_n to_o he_o so_o be_v it_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o child_n to_o stir_v up_o their_o love_n to_o god_n upon_o every_o fresh_a experience_n of_o his_o respect_n to_o they_o for_o this_o do_v the_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o i_o love_v the_o lord_n because_o he_o have_v hear_v my_o prayer_n 2._o not_o god_n benefit_n but_o god_n himself_o be_v the_o satisfactory_a object_n of_o our_o complacency_n and_o love_v wherein_o we_o may_v acquiesce_v i_o love_v the_o lord_n say_v the_o prophet_n after_o he_o have_v perceive_v the_o benefit_n 3._o to_o lo●●_n 〈◊〉_d for_o himself_o and_o to_o love_v he_o for_o his_o favour_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o do_v consist_v well_o together_o for_o the_o love_a of_o he_o for_o his_o favour_n bestow_v on_o we_o do_v lead_v we_o to_o love_v he_o for_o himself_o i_o love_v the_o lord_n because_o he_o hear_v my_o voice_n and_o my_o suppositious_a 4._o the_o root_n of_o thanksgiving_n be_v love_n to_o god_n therefore_o love_n be_v profess_v before_o thanksgiving_n be_v promise_v i_o love_v the_o lord_n be_v first_o set_v down_o and_o then_o a_o promise_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o all_o strait_n thereafter_o 5._o it_o be_v no_o small_a comfort_n and_o obligation_n put_v upon_o a_o man_n to_o have_v experience_n of_o god_n regard_v of_o his_o prayer_n and_o grant_v of_o his_o request_n as_o the_o psalmist_n twice_o mention_v of_o it_o show_v once_o v._n 1._o and_o here_o again_o because_o he_o have_v incline_v his_o care_n unto_o i_o 6._o one_o proof_n of_o god_n hear_v of_o our_o prayer_n may_v and_o shall_v stir_v we_o up_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o worship_v he_o and_o have_v our_o recourse_n by_o prayer_n unto_o he_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o life_n because_o he_o have_v incline_v his_o ear_n to_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o call_v upon_o he_o as_o long_o as_o i_o live_v vers._n 3._o the_o sorrow_n of_o death_n compass_v i_o and_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n get_v hold_v upon_o i_o i_o 〈◊〉_d trouble_v and_o sorrow_n the_o sum_n of_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o engagement_n be_v set_v down_o in_o his_o late_a experience_n contain_v his_o deep_a trouble_n v_o 3._o his_o call_n to_o god_n for_o relief_n v_o 4_o and_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n usual_o extend_v unto_o poor_a supplicant_n which_o help_v he_o out_o of_o his_o low_a condition_n v_o 5_o 6_o the_o use_n whereof_o name_n 〈◊〉_d rest_n on_o god_n who_o have_v deliver_v he_o be_v in_o v_o 7_o 8._o from_o his_o trouble_n and_o danger_n wherein_o he_o be_v learn_v 1._o it_o be_v no_o 〈◊〉_d
say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 3._o let_v the_o house_n of_o aaron_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 4._o let_v they_o now_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o the_o exhortation_n be_v unto_o the_o visible_a church_n in_o general_n to_o thank_v god_n for_o his_o everlasting_a mercy_n and_o to_o the_o house_n of_o aaron_n and_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n more_o special_o to_o praise_v he_o for_o that_o same_o cause_n whence_o learn_v 1._o upon_o all_o occasion_n we_o ought_v to_o glorify_v god_n and_o stir_v up_o other_o to_o do_v so_o especial_o when_o we_o consider_v what_o god_n do_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o here_o let_v we_o say_v o_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n 2._o albeit_o the_o wisdom_n power_n and_o justice_n of_o god_n be_v glorious_a matter_n of_o praise_v of_o he_o yet_o none_o can_v hearty_o glorify_v he_o for_o these_o reason_n till_o they_o first_o have_v experience_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n give_v thanks_o for_o he_o be_v good_a for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 3._o such_o as_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o goodness_n which_o be_v purchase_v by_o christ_n may_v lay_v hold_n on_o everlasting_a mercy_n and_o give_v thanks_o for_o those_o because_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 4_o albeit_o all_o the_o elect_a have_v interest_n in_o god_n praise_n for_o mercy_n purchase_v by_o christ_n unto_o they_o yet_o the_o elect_a of_o israel_n have_v the_o first_o room_n in_o the_o song_n for_o christ_n be_v first_o promise_v to_o they_o and_o come_v of_o they_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o will_v be_v most_o marvellous_a about_o they_o let_v israel_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 5._o man_n who_o have_v more_o gift_n high_a place_n and_o in_o special_a they_o who_o be_v minister_n of_o god_n house_n shall_v go_v before_o other_o in_o glorify_v god_n mercy_n manifest_v in_o christ_n let_v the_o house_n of_o aaron_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 6._o whatsoever_o othe●s_v do_v such_o as_o worship_n god_n in_o their_o spirit_n sincere_o shall_v let_v forth_o their_o thankfulness_n for_o god_n grace_v manifest_v to_o they_o through_o christ_n let_v they_o now_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 7._o as_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o elect_a be_v one_o and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o they_o one_o so_o shall_v their_o song_n be_v one_o as_o here_o four_o several_a time_n it_o be_v say_v his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 8._o christ_n be_v come_v at_o length_n into_o the_o world_n in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n and_o have_v end_v his_o suffering_n and_o enter_v into_o his_o kingdom_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o provocation_n of_o man_n to_o move_v god_n to_o cut_v short_a this_o mercy_n have_v give_v proof_n once_o for_o all_o of_o his_o everlasting_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n therefore_o be_v it_o say_v let_v israel_n now_o let_v aaron_n now_o let_v they_o that_o fear_n god_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v one_o reason_n of_o his_o praise_n ver._n 5._o i_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o distress_n the_o lord_n answer_v i_o and_o set_v i_o in_o a_o large_a place_n another_o reason_n of_o this_o thanksgiving_n be_v the_o psalmist_n experience_n represent_v christ_n suffering_n and_o victory_n he_o call_v to_o god_n and_o be_v deliver_v whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o the_o deliverance_n which_o david_n have_v out_o of_o his_o trouble_n be_v a_o reason_n of_o joy_n to_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o israel_n because_o of_o the_o benefit_n which_o they_o enjoy_v under_o his_o government_n so_o the_o deliverance_n which_o christ_n have_v out_o of_o his_o suffering_n be_v a_o reason_n of_o joy_n thanksgiving_n and_o glorify_v god_n to_o all_o his_o subject_n i_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n in_o distress_n he_o answer_v i_o and_o set_v i_o in_o a_o large_a place_n 2._o albeit_o the_o lord_n do_v bring_v his_o child_n into_o strait_n yet_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v they_o in_o distress_n but_o will_v bring_v they_o forth_o into_o a_o large_a place_n as_o this_o experience_n of_o the_o psalmist_n and_o of_o christ_n our_o head_n both_o distress_a and_o deliver_v for_o our_o sake_n do_v give_v assurance_n 3._o the_o distress_n of_o the_o lord_n child_n be_v not_o so_o bitter_a as_o the_o delivery_n and_o enlargement_n out_o of_o it_o be_v sweet_a for_o he_o answer_v i_o and_o set_v i_o in_o a_o large_a place_n be_v here_o the_o matter_n of_o victorious_a joy_n and_o of_o god_n high_a praise_n 4_o delivery_n out_o of_o any_o great_a danger_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o glorify_v god_n especial_o when_o it_o be_v the_o return_n of_o prayer_n as_o here_o i_o call_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o answer_v i_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 6._o the_o lord_n be_v on_o my_o side_n i_o will_v not_o fear_v what_o can_v man_n do_v unto_o i_o 7._o the_o lord_n take_v my_o part_n with_o they_o that_o help_v i_o therefore_o shall_v i_o see_v my_o desire_n upon_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o a_o three_o reason_n of_o praise_n be_v because_o the_o psalmist_n have_v by_o this_o experience_n receive_v such_o confirmation_n of_o god_n respect_n to_o he_o as_o make_v he_o fearless_o for_o time_n to_o come_v and_o assure_v of_o the_o overthrow_n of_o his_o enemy_n whence_o learn_v 1._o experience_n of_o hear_v our_o prayer_n shall_v confirm_v we_o about_o god_n friendship_n as_o here_o from_o his_o late_a experience_n he_o draw_v this_o conclusion_n the_o lord_n be_v on_o my_o side_n 2._o god_n favour_n and_o friendship_n believe_v shall_v free_v we_o from_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n the_o lord_n be_v on_o my_o side_n i_o will_v not_o fear_v 3._o albeit_o the_o power_n of_o man_n be_v a_o ordinary_a tentation_n to_o divert_v the_o godly_a from_o their_o duty_n yet_o when_o god_n favour_n and_o displeasure_n be_v well_o weigh_v and_o compare_v with_o man_n hatred_n and_o favour_n it_o shall_v be_v find_v to_o be_v but_o little_a which_o man_v either_o terror_n or_o allurement_n can_v do_v as_o rhi_v interrogation_n speak_v what_o can_v man_n do_v unto_o i_o 4._o faith_n obtain_v more_o good_a by_o delivery_n than_o it_o find_v hurt_v by_o assault_n and_o then_o be_v true_a say_v victorious_a when_o god_n friendship_n be_v oppose_v to_o whatsoever_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o creature_n can_v do_v as_o here_o be_v see_v 5._o albeit_o we_o have_v get_v some_o notable_a victory_n against_o our_o enemy_n yet_o we_o must_v know_v our_o warfare_n be_v not_o end_v for_o so_o much_o do_v the_o psalmist_n insinuate_v when_o he_o go_v to_o make_v party_n against_o his_o enemy_n the_o lord_n be_v on_o my_o side_n the_o lord_n take_v my_o part_n 6._o albeit_o the_o lord_n people_n do_v not_o despise_v mean_n and_o helper_n yet_o they_o rely_v not_o on_o they_o but_o on_o god_n help_n who_o can_v bless_v the_o mean_n the_o lord_n take_v my_o part_n with_o they_o that_o help_v i_o 7._o faith_n in_o its_o own_o victory_n by_o god_n assistance_n see_v also_o the_o overthrow_n of_o the_o adversary_n the_o lord_n take_v my_o part_n therefore_o i_o shall_v see_v my_o desire_n on_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o 8._o many_o good_a use_n may_v a_o believer_n make_v of_o one_o benefit_n one_o victory_n one_o experience_n as_o here_o the_o psalmist_n do_v he_o confirm_v himself_o in_o his_o reconciliation_n and_o friendship_n with_o god_n he_o encourage_v himself_o against_o danger_n to_o come_v he_o exalt_v god_n and_o put_v down_o to_o nought_o the_o hatred_n and_o favour_n of_o man_n he_o resolve_v to_o use_v mean_n and_o to_o expect_v the_o blessing_n from_o god_n with_o other_o sundry_a good_a use_n which_o follow_v hereafter_o ver._n 8._o it_o be_v better_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n then_o to_o put_v confidence_n in_o man_n 9_o it_o be_v better_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n then_o to_o put_v confidence_n in_o prince_n a_o four_o reason_n of_o praise_n and_o thanks_o unto_o god_n be_v for_o blessing_n the_o course_n of_o faith_n and_o make_v it_o better_o than_o the_o course_n of_o policy_n or_o carnal_a reason_n whence_o learn_v 1._o as_o faith_n gather_v strength_n when_o it_o see_v what_o blessing_n do_v follow_v on_o believe_v so_o god_n get_v praise_n by_o blessing_n the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v better_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n then_o to_o put_v confidence_n in_o man_n 2._o such_o as_o believe_v in_o god_n in_o whatsoever_o mean_a condition_n they_o may_v be_v in_o be_v in_o better_a case_n than_o the_o minion_n of_o king_n who_o lean_a only_o to_o man_n favour_n and_o time_n will_v prove_v this_o
it_o shall_v find_v a_o sweet_a lively_a and_o comfortable_a light_n in_o it_o to_o carry_v he_o through_o all_o the_o dark_a passage_n of_o this_o miserable_a and_o sinful_a life_n that_o he_o shall_v have_v cause_n to_o say_v thy_o word_n be_v a_o lamp_n unto_o my_o foot_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 106._o i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n the_o second_o evidence_n of_o his_o purpose_n to_o conform_v his_o life_n to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o word_n be_v the_o tie_n of_o himself_o by_o a_o oath_n to_o endeavour_v to_o keep_v it_o whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o upright_a man_n be_v willing_a to_o be_v bind_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o god_n word_n not_o only_o with_o the_o necessary_a bond_n of_o god_n command_n and_o of_o his_o natural_a duty_n to_o his_o sovereign_n but_o also_o by_o the_o straight_a voluntary_a bond_n he_o can_v and_o will_v not_o repent_v his_o resolution_n for_o ever_o i_o have_v swear_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 2._o vow_n covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o tie_v we_o unto_o the_o faith_n profession_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n set_v down_o in_o scripture_n be_v lawful_a and_o sanctify_a mean_n to_o help_v we_o to_o be_v constant_a i_o have_v vow_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 3._o the_o equity_n of_o all_o the_o command_v of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o great_a motive_n to_o fasten_v we_o unto_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n vers._n 107._o i_o be_o afflict_v very_o much_o quicken_v i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n a_o three_o evidence_n of_o his_o purpose_n to_o make_v use_n of_o god_n word_n be_v his_o seeking_z nothing_o for_o his_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n in_o his_o great_a affliction_n except_o the_o quicken_n of_o spiritual_a life_n in_o himself_o by_o the_o word_n whence_o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v no_o strange_a thing_n for_o the_o most_o holy_a man_n to_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o sad_a sort_n of_o affliction_n bodily_a and_o spiritual_a i_o be_o afflict_v very_o much_o 2._o from_o whence_o soever_o affliction_n do_v come_v faith_n go_v to_o god_n only_o for_o comfort_n as_o here_o quicken_v i_o o_o lord_n 3._o when_o god_n be_v please_v to_o make_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n lively_a or_o to_o perform_v what_o the_o promise_n allow_v we_o to_o expect_v such_o a_o consolation_n be_v a_o sufficient_a antidote_n to_o the_o heavy_a affliction_n quicken_v i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n ver._n 108._o accept_v i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o free-will-offering_n of_o my_o mouth_n o_o lord_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o judgement_n a_o four_o evidence_n of_o his_o purpose_n to_o make_v use_n of_o god_n word_n be_v his_o present_a practise_v of_o it_o in_o offer_v spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o confession_n praise_n and_o prayer_n that_o his_o service_n may_v be_v acceptable_a and_o that_o he_o may_v be_v teach_v yet_o more_o in_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o word_n whence_o learn_v 1._o it_o be_v spiritual_a moral_a service_n which_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n do_v teach_v his_o people_n of_o old_a to_o offer_v unto_o he_o through_o christ_n and_o the_o godly_a in_o the_o jewish_a church_n be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o this_o for_o here_o the_o psalmist_n pray_v accept_v i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o free-will-offering_n of_o my_o mouth_n 2._o albeit_o our_o best_a service_n be_v unworthy_a of_o itself_o to_o be_v present_v to_o god_n but_o must_v have_v weight_n by_o god_n gracious_a acceptation_n yet_o must_v we_o offer_v it_o and_o have_v hope_n through_o christ_n sacrifice_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v accept_v accept_v i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o free-will-offering_n of_o my_o mouth_n 3._o together_o with_o the_o offer_n of_o our_o present_a service_n it_o be_v good_a to_o join_v the_o purpose_n of_o grow_v in_o obedience_n and_o prayer_n for_o grace_n so_o to_o do_v still_o accept_v the_o free-will-offering_n of_o my_o mouth_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o judgement_n ver._n 109._o my_o soul_n be_v continual_o in_o my_o hand_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o forget_v thy_o law_n the_o five_o evidence_n of_o his_o purpose_n to_o practice_v god_n word_n be_v his_o resolution_n on_o all_o hazard_n even_o of_o his_o life_n to_o keep_v affectionate_a memory_n and_o actual_a respect_n unto_o god_n reveal_v will_n whence_o learn_v whosoever_o will_v live_v godly_a must_v resolve_v to_o run_v hazard_n of_o life_n daily_o in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n and_o he_o who_o lay_v his_o reckon_n so_o have_v evidence_n in_o himself_o of_o his_o upright_a purpose_n to_o follow_v god_n word_n my_o soul_n or_o my_o life_n be_v continual_o in_o my_o hand_n as_o ready_a to_o be_v lay_v down_o for_o maintain_v of_o righteousness_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o forget_v thy_o law_n ver._n 110._o the_o wicked_a have_v lay_v a_o snare_n for_o i_o yet_o 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those_o that_o be_v bow_v down_o the_o six_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v from_o his_o care_n and_o sustain_n of_o the_o weak_a of_o the_o subject_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n whence_o learn_v 1._o albeit_o none_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v free_v from_o the_o danger_n of_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o into_o trouble_n yet_o they_o be_v preserve_v that_o they_o fall_v not_o so_o deep_a as_o the_o bottom_n of_o sin_v unto_o death_n or_o perish_v in_o their_o trouble_n for_o god_n interpose_v himself_o to_o prevent_v their_o perdition_n the_o lord_n uphold_v all_o that_o fall_n 2._o so_o many_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n as_o feel_v their_o own_o weakness_n and_o inability_n to_o stand_v under_o the_o burden_n either_o of_o sin_n or_o trouble_v or_o both_o do_v find_v god_n a_o supporter_n of_o they_o a_o comforter_n of_o they_o and_o a_o deliverer_n of_o they_o he_o raise_v up_o all_o they_o that_o be_v bow_v down_o 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they_o make_v going_z to_z and_o fro_o to_o seek_v their_o meat_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o hope_v and_o wait_v to_o find_v some_o sustenance_n of_o their_o life_n lay_v unto_o they_o by_o their_o maker_n in_o one_o place_n or_o another_o they_o wait_v upon_o thou_o 3_o god_n do_v not_o frustrate_v the_o natural_a expectation_n of_o hungry_a creature_n but_o give_v to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o that_o sort_n of_o food_n which_o be_v fit_a for_o they_o thou_o give_v they_o their_o meat_n 4._o as_o in_o the_o variety_n of_o meat_n suitable_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o live_a creature_n so_o also_o in_o the_o time_n and_o season_n of_o give_v of_o it_o the_o wisdom_n riches_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n do_v appear_v though_o vest_n they_o their_o meat_n in_o due_a season_n 5._o as_o in_o the_o meat_n and_o in_o the_o time_n o●_n bestow_v of_o it_o so_o also_o in_o the_o measure_n bestow_v the_o lord_n goodness_n and_o rich_a bounty_n be_v to_o be_v see_v towards_o the_o base_a of_o live_v creature_n thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n and_o satisfie_v the_o desire_n of_o every_o live_a creature_n vers._n 17._o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n the_o eight_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v from_o his_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n in_o all_o his_o proceed_n and_o work_n when●e_o learn_v 1._o as_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n about_o the_o creature_n i●_n common_a be_v to_o be_v mark_v so_o also_o and_o especial_o his_o deal_n with_o man_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o equity_n and_o justice_n the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a say_v he_o and_o holy_a 2._o albeit_o the_o lord_n deal_v otherwise_o in_o many_o thing_n than_o we_o can_v have_v expect_v and_o otherwise_o sometime_o the●_n we_o can_v see_v the_o reason_n of_o his_o do_v yet_o be_v he_o always_o just_a and_o holy_a in_o his_o proceed_n the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o his_o work_n ●_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o we_o to_o give_v the_o glory_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n unto_o god_n only_o in_o some_o of_o his_o way_n and_o work_n or_o in_o his_o way_n towards_o other_o and_o not_o towards_o ourselves_o or_o in_o his_o deal_n with_o some_o person_n and_o not_o with_o all_o person_n but_o we_o must_v justify_v the_o lord_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o word_n always_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n towards_o all_o man_n for_o ever_o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n vers._n 18._o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n 19_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o the_o nine_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v for_o his_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o needy_a supplicant_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n love_v the_o praise_n which_o arise_v unto_o he_o from_o his_o goodness_n to_o his_o people_n and_o citizen_n of_o his_o church_n more_o than_o any_o other_o point_n of_o his_o praise_n as_o the_o often_o fall_v upon_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n from_o this_o ground_n do_v show_v 2._o albeit_o god_n be_v every_o where_o present_a yet_o there_o be_v a_o sort_n of_o more_o friendly_a presence_n which_o god_n give_v to_o they_o that_o worship_v he_o then_o that_o which_o be_v his_o common_a presence_n every_o where_o and_o this_o be_v the_o nearness_n of_o grace_n and_o friendship_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o to_o they_o that_o call_v on_o he_o 3._o as_o god_n will_v have_v his_o gracious_a presence_n open_v up_o and_o manifest_v to_o his_o worshipper_n by_o prayer_n so_o will_v he_o have_v this_o favour_n alike_o patent_n to_o all_o that_o pray_v unto_o he_o and_o seek_v he_o without_o exception_n of_o person_n the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o to_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o 4._o because_o there_o be_v a_o counterfeit_n and_o false_a sort_n of_o worship_v and_o call_v upon_o god_n which_o be_v debar_v from_o the_o benefit_n of_o this_o promise_n to_o wit_n when_o the_o party_n supplicant_n be_v not_o reconcile_v nor_o seek_v reconciliation_n through_o christ_n the_o mediator_n or_o be_v seek_v something_o not_o promise_v or_o something_o for_o a_o carnal_a end_n that_o he_o may_v bestow_v it_o on_o his_o lust_n therefore_o he_o who_o have_v right_a unto_o th●s_n promise_n must_v be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n in_o faith_n and_o sincere_a intention_n and_o to_o such_o the_o lord_n will_v show_v himself_o nigh_o he_o be_v nigh_o to_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n 5_o those_o be_v worshipper_n of_o god_n in_o truth_n who_o fear_v he_o and_o such_o man_n holy_a desire_n be_v prayer_n which_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o refuse_v but_o will_v satisfy_v they_o he_o will_v fulfil_v the_o desire_n of_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 6._o if_o the_o lord_n answer_v not_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o man_n that_o fear_v he_o at_o first_o yet_o when_o he_o call_v in_o earnest_n when_o he_o be_v in_o trouble_n in_o strait_n and_o hazard_n he_o will_v answer_v he_o and_o close_v his_o exercise_n with_o salvation_n he_o also_o will_v hear_v their_o cry_n and_o will_v save_v they_o vers._n 20._o the_o lord_n preserve_v all_o they_o that_o love_v he_o but_o all_o the_o wicked_a will_v he_o destroy_v the_o ten_o reason_n of_o god_n praise_n be_v from_o his_o different_a deal_n with_o his_o friend_n and_o with_o his_o foe_n whence_o learn_v 1._o true_a worshipper_n and_o true_a fearer_n of_o god_n be_v person_n who_o love_n god_n and_o such_o person_n shall_v be_v sure_a that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v ●o_o their_o welfare_n nothing_o shall_v hurt_v they_o the_o lord_n preserve_v all_o they_o that_o love_v he_o 2._o all_o such_o as_o do_v not_o love_n god_n but_o love_v to_o lie_v still_o in_o sin_n and_o to_o follow_v their_o own_o lust_n shall_v be_v as_o certain_o without_o exception_n destroy_v as_o the_o lover_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v preserve_v the_o lord_n preserve_v all_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o but_o all_o the_o wicked_a will_v he_o destroy_v vers._n 21._o my_o mouth_n shall_v speak_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o let_v all_o flesh_n bless_v his_o holy_a name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o he_o close_v the_o psalm_n with_o a_o promise_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n yet_o more_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o bless_v he_o for_o ever_o whence_o learn_v 1._o when_o a_o man_n have_v say_v all_o he_o can_v in_o god_n praise_n he_o shall_v find_v himself_o come_v short_a of_o his_o duty_n and_o his_o obligation_n
unto_o they_o not_o only_a 〈◊〉_d what_o be_v give_v to_o the_o world_n but_o also_o above_o what_o be_v give_v to_o the_o visible_a member_n of_o the_o church_n who_o be_v not_o as_o yet_o convert_v whereunto_o some_o reason_n or_o motive_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o these_o exhortation_n be_v add_v vers._n 1._o praise_v you_o the_o lord_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n and_o his_o praise_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o saint_n from_o the_o first_o two_o exhortation_n learn_v 1._o the_o elect_a regenerate_a or_o true_a believer_n have_v a_o song_n of_o their_o own_o for_o mercy_n proper_a to_o they_o beside_o the_o praise_n which_o they_o have_v to_o give_v for_o the_o lord_n work_v round_o about_o they_o and_o therefore_o they_o have_v a_o proper_a reason_n to_o praise_n god_n for_o their_o own_o particular_a praise_v you_o the_o lord_n 2._o the_o song_n of_o the_o redeem_v elect_a and_o convert_v be_v a_o new_a song_n which_o shall_v never_o wax_v old_a nor_o be_v cut_v off_o a_o everlasting_a song_n sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o new_a song_n 3._o it_o be_v god_n ordinance_n that_o the_o worshipper_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v assembly_n and_o meeting_n wherein_o public_o and_o joint_o they_o may_v glorify_v the_o lord_n in_o proclaim_v cheerful_o his_o praise_n sing_v his_o praise_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o saint_n vers._n 2._o let_v israel_n rejoice_v in_o he_o that_o make_v he_o let_v the_o child_n of_o zion_n be_v joyful_a in_o their_o king_n from_o the_o three_o and_o four_o exhortation_n learn_v 1._o it_o be_v the_o lord_n command_v that_o his_o people_n rejoice_v in_o himself_o with_o a_o joy_n above_o all_o the_o joy_n which_o they_o can_v have_v in_o the_o creature_n which_o god_n have_v give_v to_o they_o that_o they_o may_v the_o more_o cheerful_o praise_v he_o let_v israel_n rejoice_v in_o he_o 2._o the_o church_n of_o the_o elect_a and_o renew_a saint_n be_v the_o special_a workmanship_n of_o god_n grace_n 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they_o praise_v his_o name_n in_o the_o dance_n 2._o the_o joy_n of_o the_o godly_a be_v a_o complete_a joy_n employ_v all_o and_o fill_v all_o the_o pour_v of_o the_o soul_n signify_v by_o musical_a instrument_n use_v in_o the_o pedagogy_n of_o the_o old_a church_n let_v they_o sing_v praise_n unto_o he_o with_o the_o timbrel_n and_o harp_n ver._n 4._o for_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o his_o people_n he_o will_v beautify_v the_o meek_a with_o salvation_n of_o these_o exhortation_n he_o give_v two_o reason_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o lord_n love_v believer_n and_o repent_v not_o but_o rest_v in_o his_o love_n and_o take_v pleasure_n in_o his_o workmanship_n upon_o they_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o his_o people_n 2._o the_o constancy_n of_o the_o lord_n love_v towards_o his_o people_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o church_n constant_a joy_n in_o god_n and_o perpetual_a praise_v of_o he_o let_v they_o sing_v praise_n to_o he_o with_o the_o timbrel_n and_o the_o harp_n for_o the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o his_o people_n 3._o whatsoever_o matter_n of_o joy_n believer_n or_o true_a saint_n have_v in_o god_n yet_o they_o be_v acquaint_v with_o as_o much_o affliction_n in_o the_o world_n as_o empty_v they_o of_o rejoice_v in_o themselves_o humble_v they_o and_o subdue_v their_o spirit_n and_o make_v they_o to_o aim_v and_o endeavour_v without_o fret_v or_o grudge_v to_o digest_v all_o the_o lord_n dispensation_n towards_o they_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n the_o believer_n or_o saint_n be_v call_v meek_a 4._o albeit_o the_o affliction_n wherewith_o the_o godly_a be_v acquaint_v do_v obscure_v their_o blessedness_n and_o hide_v the_o beauty_n thereof_o before_o the_o world_n yet_o god_n in_o love_n to_o they_o ofttimes_o wipe_v off_o the_o black_a and_o blemish_n of_o affliction_n by_o give_v they_o glorious_a delivery_n and_o at_o length_n he_o give_v to_o they_o full_a salvation_n he_o will_v beautify_v the_o meek_a with_o salvation_n vers._n 5._o let_v the_o saint_n be_v joyful_a in_o glory_n let_v they_o sing_v aloud_o upon_o their_o bed_n 6._o let_v the_o high_a praise_n of_o god_n be_v in_o their_o mouth_n and_o a_o two-edged_a sword_n be_v in_o their_o hand_n from_o the_o seven_o eight_o and_o nine_o exhortation_n to_o praise_n god_n learn_v 1._o the_o godly_a or_o true_a member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v god_n favourite_n endue_v with_o grace_n accept_v through_o the_o belove_a yea_o and_o be_v good_a to_o such_o as_o they_o live_v among_o for_o so_o much_o do_v the_o word_n saint_n import_v 2._o the_o believer_n may_v be_v joyful_a now_o for_o the_o glory_n hope_v for_o and_o may_v glory_v in_o the_o promise_a blessedness_n as_o if_o it_o be_v already_o possess_v let_v the_o saint_n be_v joyful_a in_o glory_n 3._o the_o joy_n allow_v upon_o the_o saint_n be_v a_o last_a joy_n both_o day_n and_o night_n a_o joy_n which_o when_o they_o be_v most_o retire_v may_v be_v most_o enjoy_v which_o be_v examine_v in_o secret_a shall_v be_v find_v solid_a a_o joy_n full_a of_o quiet_a rest_n and_o peace_n as_o if_o they_o be_v ●esting_v in_o their_o bed_n a_o joy_n which_o shall_v continue_v with_o they_o when_o their_o body_n be_v lie_v in_o the_o grave_n for_o thus_o much_o may_v the_o word_n bear_v in_o divers_a respect_n let_v they_o sing_v aloud_o upon_o their_o bed_n 4._o the_o praise_n of_o god_n set_v down_o in_o his_o word_n wherein_o the_o lord_n name_v and_o attribute_n the_o lord_n promise_n and_o glorious_a wo●ks_n especial_o do_v in_o favour_n of_o his_o saint_n be_v set_v down_o be_v the_o matter_n of_o the_o saint_n confidence_n gloriation_n and_o joy_n worthy_a to_o be_v talk_v of_o and_o open_o declare_v in_o the_o audience_n of_o other_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o edification_n of_o people_n for_o what_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o wit_n wise_a powerful_a merciful_a just_a etc._n etc._n that_o the_o lord_n be_v for_o his_o people_n and_o for_o every_o believer_n in_o he_o and_o 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set_v down_o in_o scripture_n in_o relation_n to_o enemy_n and_o persecutor_n of_o the_o saint_n over_o who_o all_o believer_n have_v a_o spiritual_a victory_n by_o faith_n in_o god_n so_o that_o as_o the_o lord_n officer_n they_o may_v pronounce_v doom_n and_o sentence_n condemnatory_a against_o all_o their_o enemy_n great_a and_o small_a according_a as_o the_o scripture_n give_v they_o warrant_v and_o this_o doom_n and_o sentence_n of_o judgement_n pronounce_v by_o the_o believer_n whether_o in_o his_o own_o mind_n or_o vocal_o as_o occasion_n offer_v must_v have_v execution_n undoubted_o follow_v upon_o it_o according_a to_o what_o be_v write_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o this_o be_v no_o small_a honour_n allow_v upon_o the_o saint_n whence_o learn_v 1._o the_o elect_a and_o regenerate_v