about_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n whereby_o he_o have_v make_v we_o accept_v in_o the_o belove_a ephes_n 1._o it_o have_v please_v the_o lord_n to_o make_v you_o his_o people_n and_o therefore_o where_o shall_v the_o child_n be_v but_o about_o their_o father_n the_o servant_n but_o about_o their_o lord_n the_o disciple_n but_o about_o their_o master_n the_o subject_n but_o about_o their_o prince_n the_o king_n of_o saint_n the_o sanctify_a one_o but_o about_o their_o sanctifier_n the_o young_a brethren_n of_o christ_n but_o about_o their_o elder_a brother_n this_o description_n of_o god_n saint_n be_v take_v from_o the_o disposition_n and_o place_n of_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n about_o the_o tent_n of_o meeting_n every_o man_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n shall_v pitch_v about_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n so_o the_o chald._a paraph._n turn_v it_o you_o that_o dwell_v about_o the_o sanctuary_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o his_o circuit_n they_o be_v of_o large_a compass_n than_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n so_o that_o this_o description_n of_o god_n saint_n be_v too_o straight_o and_o therefore_o the_o jew_n themselves_o enlarge_v this_o interpretation_n unto_o the_o gentile_n and_o extend_v it_o unto_o all_o nation_n dwell_v round_o about_o the_o holy_a land_n which_o be_v the_o middle_n of_o the_o world_n then_o inhabit_v psal_n 74.12_o operatus_fw-la est_fw-la salutem_fw-la in_o medio_fw-la terrae_fw-la which_o the_o lord_n seem_v to_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o that_o from_o thence_o he_o may_v convey_v as_o from_o the_o centre_n of_o the_o know_a world_n the_o knowledge_n of_o salvation_n into_o all_o the_o world_n according_o it_o be_v situate_a most_o convenient_a for_o that_o purpose_n in_o the_o four_o or_o middle_a climate_n so_o our_o saviour_n say_v salvation_n be_v of_o the_o jones_n obs_n 1._o this_o discover_v the_o diffusive_a and_o common_a nature_n of_o our_o good_a god_n he_o be_v no_o topical_a god_n he_o be_v not_o confine_v to_o some_o one_o place_n or_o nation_n but_o as_o the_o sun_n extend_v the_o beam_n to_o all_o part_n of_o the_o horizon_n even_o so_o he_o send_v forth_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hebr._n 1_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d juâ—â—_n v._n 3._o i_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o write_v unto_o you_o of_o the_o common_a salvation_n common_a faith_n titus_n 3.4_o he_o be_v notus_fw-la in_o judaea_n deus_fw-la etc._n etc._n but_o the_o true_a judaea_n be_v the_o church_n of_o those_o who_o confess_v he_o the_o true_a jew_n be_v he_o who_o be_v such_o within_o rom._n 2._o gen._n 29.35_o the_o true_a israel_n be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n psal_n 73.1_o without_o guile_n john_n 1.47_o who_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o righteousness_n gal._n 6.16_o his_o temple_n be_v you_o 1_o cor._n 3._o at_o salem_n be_v his_o tabernacle_n his_o tabernacle_n what_o be_v that_o what_o but_o his_o dwell_n among_o man_n revel_v 21.3_o in_o salem_n where_o be_v that_o where_o else_o but_o in_o peace_n factus_fw-la est_fw-la in_o pace_fw-la locus_fw-la ejus_fw-la vulg._n where_o the_o son_n of_o peace_n be_v there_o the_o peace_n rest_v psal_n 76.1_o thus_o the_o strait_n or_o narrow_a bound_n of_o god_n goodness_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v limit_v unto_o the_o jew_n 16._o esay_n 65._o ver._n 16._o be_v enlarge_v even_o to_o all_o people_n esay_n esay_n 54.2_o 3._o and_o 65.16_o psal_n 71.21_o obs_n 2._o if_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v about_o he_o he_o himself_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o he_o converse_v with_o they_o as_o a_o father_n among_o his_o child_n as_o a_o king_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o people_n the_o best_a place_n as_o the_o wise_a indian_a tell_v alexander_n the_o great_a and_o demonstrate_v it_o by_o read_v on_o a_o piece_n of_o leather_n on_o the_o one_o side_n it_o rise_v on_o the_o other_o etc._n etc._n god_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o city_n of_o god_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v psal_n 46.5_o but_o be_v he_o no_o near_o there_o be_v one_o in_o you_o who_o you_o know_v not_o john_n 1.26_o no_o do_v we_o know_v he_o we_o will_v not_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n 1_o cor._n 2.7_o know_v you_o not_o that_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 13.5_o master_n where_o dwell_v thou_o john_n 1.38_o come_v and_o see_v where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o his_o name_n there_o he_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o matth._n 18.20_o according_a to_o that_o speech_n of_o the_o jew_n where_o two_o or_o three_o be_v neat_a and_o speak_v of_o the_o law_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o divine_a presence_n the_o deity_n be_v among_o they_o mal._n 3.16_o they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n speak_v often_o one_o to_o another_o and_o the_o lord_n hearken_v and_o hear_v it_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 24.14_o when_o the_o two_o disciple_n travel_v and_o commune_v about_o the_o thing_n which_o have_v happen_v jesus_n himself_o draw_v near_o and_o go_v with_o they_o yea_o christ_n with_o his_o saint_n brethren_n and_o member_n make_v but_o one_o and_o the_o same_o body_n one_o mystical_a christ_n rom._n 12.4.5_o 1_o cor._n 12.12_o reproof_n this_o reprove_v our_o narrow_a brain_n and_o strait_a heart_n and_o affection_n who_o confine_v god_n and_o his_o goodness_n within_o the_o narrow_a bound_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o will_v hardly_o allow_v he_o to_o be_v good_a to_o any_o beyond_o those_o who_o we_o know_v love_n and_o affect_v a_o envious_a a_o malignant_a a_o jewish_a disposition_n unworthy_a the_o large_a bowel_n of_o christian_n when_o our_o lord_n name_v sarepta_n luke_n 4.26_o when_o he_o hint_v to_o they_o that_o heathen_n shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o salvation_n they_o will_v needs_o cast_v he_o down_o headlong_o ver_fw-la 29._o when_o s._n paul_n mention_v the_o gentile_n they_o give_v he_o audience_n to_o that_o word_n but_o then_o they_o be_v stark_o mad_a away_o with_o such_o a_o fellow_n from_o the_o earth_n act_v 22.22_o yea_o the_o jew_n interpreter_n be_v of_o more_o large_a bowel_n than_o such_o christian_n who_o extend_v this_o speech_n unto_o the_o nation_n round_o about_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o eye_n evil_a because_o god_n be_v good_a what_o else_o do_v we_o mean_v when_o by_o way_n of_o distinction_n we_o call_v ourselves_o the_o godly_a the_o saint_n etc._n etc._n and_o arrogate_v all_o such_o title_n of_o honour_n to_o ourselves_o as_o if_o god_n wrought_v only_o in_o we_o and_o we_o will_v exclude_v he_o out_o of_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o as_o if_o the_o dew_n of_o god_n grace_n fall_v only_o upon_o our_o fleece_n and_o leave_v dry_v all_o the_o world_n about_o we_o how_o dare_v we_o thus_o limit_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n psal_n 78.41_o have_v not_o our_o god_n his_o circuit_n be_v not_o he_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o saint_n be_v not_o his_o people_n all_o round_a about_o he_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o work_n righteousness_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o all_o the_o world_n over_o act_v 10.34_o 35._o and_o to_o all_o such_o this_o may_v be_v a_o strong_a consolation_n what_o people_n that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n so_o near_o they_o &_o c_o deut._n 4.7_o what_o nation_n so_o great_a that_o have_v god_n so_o nigh_o unto_o they_o to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n nigh_o to_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o psal_n 145.18_o and_o 148.14_o nigh_o to_o all_o such_o as_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o he_o by_o prayer_n they_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o he_o ephes_n 2.13_o they_o be_v near_o at_o command_n to_o do_v he_o service_n levit._fw-la 10.3_o they_o be_v true_a levite_n join_v unto_o he_o they_o have_v spiritual_a alliance_n with_o he_o by_o christ_n my_o father_n and_o your_o father_n john_n 20.17_o but_o alas_o while_o we_o be_v round_o about_o our_o god_n we_o lie_v expose_v to_o the_o adversary_n without_o he_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 5.8_o yes_o but_o it_o follow_v who_o resist_v strong_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o great_a be_v he_o that_o be_v in_o you_o than_o he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 4.4_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o you_o so_o strong_a that_o resist_v he_o that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n one_fw-mi he_o will_v fly_v from_o you_o and_o sure_o you_o will_v say_v who_o be_v soldier_n that_o be_v but_o a_o weak_a enemy_n who_o can_v conquer_v only_o those_o who_o yield_v themselves_o and_o will_v not_o resist_v he_o james_z 4.7_o this_o promise_n be_v to_o the_o saint_n who_o keep_v the_o law_n of_o god_n who_o be_v undefiled_a in_o the_o way_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o law_n of_o
be_v call_v a_o nazaren_n and_o hereby_o typify_v by_o joseph_n the_o nazarite_n of_o his_o brethren_n as_o some_o conceive_v who_o read_v nazaren_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v and_o true_o these_o letter_n be_v sometime_o use_v promiscuous_o one_o for_o the_o other_o as_o 1_o chron._n 16.32_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d psal_n 96.12_o thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o many_o the_o like_a they_o who_o read_v the_o word_n nazaren_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d understand_v hereby_o the_o lord_n jesus_n so_o devote_v and_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n as_o the_o nazarite_n of_o old_a be_v for_o whereas_o other_o sanctify_v somewhat_o of_o their_o good_n as_o sheep_n or_o ox_n unto_o god_n the_o nazarite_n above_o all_o other_o devote_a themselves_o unto_o god_n as_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o separate_v after_o a_o wonderful_a manner_n as_o i_o shall_v show_v which_o eminent_o and_o above_o all_o other_o be_v fulfil_v in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o devote_v and_o offer_v himself_o without_o spot_n unto_o god_n hebr._n 9.14_o and_o give_v over_o himself_o to_o his_o father_n will_n even_o to_o the_o death_n the_o shameful_a painful_a and_o infamous_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n which_o be_v employ_v in_o his_o speech_n john_n 17.19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o sanctify_v or_o devote_v myself_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d devote_a or_o sanctify_v be_v use_v by_o the_o lxx_o to_o signify_v a_o nazarite_n therefore_o philo_n judaeus_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o nazarite_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n devote_v and_o sanctify_v themselves_o hereby_o demonstrate_v holiness_n and_o the_o height_n of_o their_o love_n unto_o god_n for_o every_o man_n be_v to_o himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o great_a and_o most_o precious_a thing_n he_o have_v and_o therefore_o he_o who_o offer_v up_o himself_o unto_o god_n as_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v he_o no_o doubt_n offer_v up_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o great_a vow_n as_o the_o nazarite_n vow_n be_v call_v and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o lord_n be_v so_o often_o call_v a_o nazaren_n mat._n 26.7_o mark_v 1.24_o and_o 7.19_o and_o 10.47_o beside_o many_o other_o place_n whence_o also_o his_o disciple_n and_o follower_n be_v call_v nazarene_o act_v 24.5_o whence_o ipso_fw-la nomine_fw-la nos_fw-la judaei_n nazaraeos_fw-la appellant_n per_fw-la cum_fw-la say_v tertullian_n the_o jew_n by_o he_o call_v we_o christian_n nazarites_n after_o that_o name_n now_o although_o this_o be_v the_o opinion_n of_o very_a learned_a man_n yet_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o aristotle_n say_v in_o regard_n of_o plato_n from_o who_o he_o differ_v in_o judgement_n its_o lawful_a and_o honest_a to_o prefer_v truth_n before_o our_o friend_n for_o whereas_o our_o lord_n be_v call_v a_o nazaren_n it_o be_v not_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o separate_v for_o the_o nazarite_n be_v by_o his_o vow_n to_o separate_v himself_o from_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n and_o not_o to_o come_v at_o the_o dead_a numb_a 6.1_o 6._o but_o our_o lord_n jesus_n both_o drink_v wine_n luke_n 7.34_o and_o touch_v the_o dead_a corpse_n luke_n 8.49_o with_o ver_fw-la â—4_n and_o therefore_o although_o this_o vow_n of_o a_o nazarite_n be_v fulfil_v in_o christ_n according_a to_o the_o truth_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o accomplish_v in_o he_o according_a to_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o carnal_a commandment_n nor_o be_v our_o lord_n from_o thence_o call_v a_o nazaren_a from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d virgultum_fw-la a_o sprout_n or_o twig_n because_o he_o be_v bring_v up_o in_o the_o city_n of_o nazareth_n or_o rather_o natsareth_n as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o syriac_a matth._n 2.23_o whence_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o natsaren_n as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o title_n on_o his_o cross_n which_o title_n they_o say_v they_o have_v at_o rome_n yet_o in_o the_o greek_a tongue_n he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o nazaren_a because_o that_o as_o the_o french_a and_o some_o other_o language_n affect_v smoothness_n of_o pronunciation_n but_o be_v joseph_n the_o nazarite_n of_o his_o brethren_n for_o this_o end_n that_o his_o brethren_n shall_v not_o be_v or_o rather_o that_o his_o brethren_n shall_v be_v nazarites_n whether_o so_o or_o no_o sure_o i_o be_o our_o lord_n jesus_n devote_v and_o sanctify_a himself_o unto_o god_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o holiness_n as_o a_o spiritual_a nazarite_n that_o his_o brethren_n may_v be_v spiritual_a nazarite_n also_o for_o so_o he_o say_v express_o john_n 17.19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o their_o sake_n i_o sanctify_v devote_n and_o consecrate_v myself_o to_o god_n as_o a_o nazarite_n that_o they_o also_o may_v be_v sanctify_v or_o become_v nazarites_n for_o so_o what_o amos_n 2.12_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nazarite_n be_v turn_v by_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v sanctify_a one_o who_o ever_o shall_v thus_o willing_o devote_v himself_o unto_o god_n for_o such_o a_o will_v the_o lord_n require_v who_o love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n especial_o of_o himself_o who_o give_v himself_o unto_o god_n without_o doubt_n he_o shall_v be_v look_v at_o as_o a_o strange_a man_n and_o therefore_o our_o lord_n say_v whosoever_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wonderful_o separate_v himself_o to_o vow_v a_o vow_n of_o a_o nazarite_n to_o separate_v himself_o unto_o the_o lord_n who_o ever_o do_v so_o shall_v be_v wonder_v at_o and_o become_v a_o wonder_n or_o a_o monster_n unto_o many_o as_o david_n say_v of_o himself_o psalm_n 71.7_o and_o it_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o all_o such_o esay_n 8.18_o zach._n 3.8_o and_o saint_n peter_n give_v the_o reason_n because_o they_o run_v not_o with_o the_o man_n of_o the_o evil_a world_n from_o which_o they_o have_v separate_v themselves_o 4.4_o 1_o pet._n 4.4_o into_o the_o same_o confusion_n of_o luxury_n as_o those_o word_n shall_v be_v render_v such_o as_o these_o be_v exemplary_a man_n in_o holiness_n of_o life_n who_o shine_v forth_o as_o light_n to_o the_o dark_a world_n in_o a_o wicked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n this_o concern_v we_o o_o you_o nazarite_n who_o ever_o be_v dedicate_v and_o consecrate_v unto_o god_n it_o concern_v we_o o_o you_o nazarene_o who_o grow_v up_o unto_o he_o in_o all_o thing_n ephes_n 4.15_o who_o be_v the_o true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sprout_n or_o sucker_n out_o of_o the_o root_n of_o jesse_n esay_n 11.1_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o endeavour_n to_o excel_v to_o the_o edify_n of_o the_o church_n 1_o cor._n 14.12_o and_o so_o to_o be_v a_o nazarite_n of_o his_o brethren_n to_o abstain_v from_o wine_n wherein_o be_v excess_n and_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n not_o to_o pollute_v ourselves_o with_o dead_a work_n not_o to_o come_v at_o a_o dead_a soul_n as_o the_o word_n signify_v numb_a 6.6_o not_o to_o communicate_v with_o any_o how_o near_o so_o ever_o unto_o we_o in_o their_o dead_a work_n to_o preserve_v and_o increase_v our_o holy_a thought_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o in_o these_o time_n of_o distress_n to_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o ourselves_o and_o our_o brethren_n so_o shall_v the_o blessing_n of_o our_o god_n descend_v upon_o we_o as_o they_o descend_v on_o the_o head_n of_o joseph_n who_o be_v the_o nazarite_n of_o his_o brethren_n exodus_fw-la chap._n 1._o verse_n 3._o all_o the_o soul_n that_o come_v out_o of_o the_o loin_n of_o jacob._n what_o in_o the_o context_n the_o translator_n call_v the_o loin_n they_o acknowledge_v in_o the_o margin_n to_o be_v the_o thigh_n in_o the_o hebrew_n as_o also_o they_o do_v gen._n 46.26_o and_o why_o then_o shall_v that_o be_v reject_v which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dictate_v and_o that_o choose_a which_o seem_v best_a to_o their_o own_o humane_a spirit_n when_o the_o scripture_n say_v the_o thigh_n how_o dare_v we_o say_v the_o loin_n imo_fw-la haud_fw-la longè_fw-la hoc_fw-la vocabulum_fw-la ab_fw-la ipsa_fw-la re_fw-la abludit_fw-la cum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d utriusque_fw-la sexû_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d significet_fw-la gen._n 46.26_o numb_a 5.21_o nimirum_fw-la seminales_fw-la venae_fw-la tres_fw-la è_fw-la lumborum_fw-la venis_fw-la ortae_fw-la antequam_fw-la in_o crura_fw-la descendunt_fw-la per_fw-la femora_fw-la virorum_fw-la ac_fw-la mulierum_fw-la recurrunt_fw-la fecundumque_fw-la semen_fw-mi in_fw-la vasa_fw-la generationis_fw-la utrisque_fw-la devehunt_n quod_fw-la ferè_fw-la valesius_fw-la ait_fw-la cap._n 13._o sacrae_fw-la philosophiae_fw-la the_o
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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d if_o you_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o i_o if_o you_o have_v a_o lust_n heart_n and_o will_v not_o to_o hearken_v unto_o i_o the_o lord_n look_v through_o our_o heart_n and_o will_n at_o our_o foot_n and_o walk_v o_o but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o god_n be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o he_o know_v all_o thing_n 1_o john_n 3.20_o thus_o the_o poor_a soul_n deject_v itself_o and_o plead_v against_o itself_o without_o just_a cause_n let_v not_o thy_o heart_n condemn_v thou_o 20._o 1_o john_n 3_o ver._n 18_o 19_o 20._o god_n be_v great_a than_o thy_o heart_n and_o he_o know_v all_o thing_n alas_o say_v the_o poor_a soul_n that_o be_v my_o condemnation_n that_o god_n be_v great_a than_o my_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n qui_fw-la respicit_fw-la ad_fw-la pauca_fw-la de_fw-la facile_fw-la pronunciat_fw-la he_o who_o look_v at_o few_o thing_n soon_o deliver_v his_o opinion_n but_o he_o who_o will_v give_v a_o 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we_o must_v not_o come_v at_o or_o unto_o a_o dead_a soul_n we_o must_v go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o apostle_n reason_n 1_o cor._n 5.10_o to_o go_v in_o unto_o a_o dead_a soul_n be_v to_o have_v intimacy_n with_o it_o as_o jacob_n speak_v gen._n 49.6_o o_o my_o soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o word_n enter_v not_o into_o their_o secret_n hence_o it_o appear_v there_o be_v dead_a soul_n for_o what_o be_v the_o natural_a death_n but_o the_o separation_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o the_o body_n and_o what_o be_v the_o spiritual_a death_n but_o the_o separation_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n from_o the_o soul_n according_a to_o what_o the_o prophet_n speak_v the_o soul_n that_o siven_n that_o shall_v die_v ezech._n 18.4_o for_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v perfect_v bring_v forth_o death_n james_n 1_o and_o as_o the_o man_n be_v say_v to_o die_v of_o some_o one_o disease_n or_o other_o or_o of_o some_o wound_n or_o of_o old_a age_n even_o so_o the_o soul_n die_v 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aquae_fw-la as_o much_o he_o drink_v so_o much_o he_o thirst_v still_o and_o prodigality_n be_v a_o flâ—â—â—_n and_o looseness_n of_o life_n for_o the_o prodigal_a young_a man_n be_v dead_a of_o it_o say_v his_o father_n when_o he_o spend_v his_o substance_n with_o riotous_a live_n luke_n 15.13.32_o and_o there_o be_v the_o like_a reason_n of_o other_o spiritual_a disease_n o_o that_o man_n will_v impartial_o look_v into_o their_o own_o spiritual_a estate_n and_o judge_v concern_v themselves_o whether_o their_o soul_n be_v dead_a or_o alive_a it_o be_v of_o great_a importance_n whether_o so_o or_o not_o for_o he_o who_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o rom._n 8.9_o and_o we_o be_v save_v by_o his_o life_n rom._n 5.10_o we_o inquire_v not_o now_o into_o sign_n of_o the_o vegetative_a sensitive_a or_o rational_a life_n but_o what_o character_n we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o of_o the_o divine_a life_n or_o life_n of_o god_n according_a to_o which_o the_o soul_n may_v be_v say_v to_o live_v if_o there_o be_v no_o sense_n or_o exercise_v of_o sense_n we_o know_v that_o natural_o the_o man_n be_v dead_a at_o least_o if_o his_o taste_n if_o his_o touch_n be_v go_v if_o he_o taste_v not_o that_o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a phil._n 1.9_o i_o pray_v 9_o phil._n 1._o v._n 9_o that_o your_o love_n may_v abound_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o acknowledgement_n and_o all_o sense_n if_o there_o be_v no_o breathe_n there_o be_v no_o life_n if_o the_o heart_n pant_v not_o breathe_v not_o after_o the_o live_a god_n cain_n have_v then_o kill_v abel_n the_o self_n love_n have_v slay_v the_o breathe_n from_o and_o towards_o god_n gen._n 4._o i_o place_v not_o talk_v and_o speech_n among_o the_o sign_n of_o life_n it_o be_v possible_a there_o may_v be_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o holy_a talk_n and_o yet_o but_o talk_n which_o our_o lord_n the_o wisdom_n itself_o seem_v to_o wonder_n at_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o generation_n of_o viper_n the_o word_n be_v plural_a how_o can_v you_o that_o be_v evil_a speak_v good_a thing_n matth._n 12.34_o a_o man_n may_v live_v though_o he_o be_v speechless_a the_o true_a speech_n be_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n 65.1_o matth._n 12._o v._n 34._o psal_n 65.1_o he_o that_o speak_v as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 4.11_o silence_n be_v praise_n to_o thou_o say_v david_n psal_n 65.1_o though_o we_o turn_v it_o otherwise_o the_o silent_a persevere_v in_o well_o do_v best_o praise_v and_o please_v god_n psal_n 50.23_o psal_n 119.175_o o_o let_v my_o soul_n live_v and_o it_o shall_v praise_v thou_o the_o nazarite_n ought_v to_o come_v unto_o such_o live_a soul_n and_o his_o soul_n shall_v live_v 3._o all_o the_o day_n that_o the_o nazarite_n separate_v himself_o unto_o the_o lord_n he_o shall_v come_v at_o no_o dead_a soul_n what_o day_n of_o separation_n be_v these_o the_o learned_a jew_n have_v catch_v that_o the_o time_n of_o the_o nazerite_v now_o be_v thirty_o day_n a_o whole_a month_n and_o this_o they_o understand_v to_o be_v mean_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver_fw-la 5._o he_o shall_v be_v holy_a because_o in_o that_o word_n the_o number_n of_o thirty_o be_v contain_v howbeit_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v if_o he_o vow_v himself_o a_o nazarite_n and_o name_v no_o certain_a number_n of_o day_n of_o these_o day_n we_o understand_v 26._o act_n 21._o v._o 26._o act_v 21.26_o where_o s._n luke_n mention_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o day_n of_o purification_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d against_o this_o word_n purificationis_fw-la whereby_o hierom_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d drusius_n except_v and_o we_o may_v as_o well_o except_o against_o the_o same_o word_n here_o english_v purification_n and_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n because_o purification_n be_v proper_o of_o those_o who_o be_v before_o unclean_a and_o impure_a whereas_o the_o nazarite_n here_o mention_v have_v vow_v against_o all_o 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etc._n the_o obscurity_n of_o the_o scripture_n proceed_v much_o what_o either_o from_o mistake_n of_o translation_n or_o else_o from_o false_a gloss_n and_o misinterpretation_n the_o word_n i_o have_v propound_v now_o for_o my_o text_n may_v prove_v a_o instance_n of_o they_o both_o for_o whereas_o in_o read_v of_o the_o old_a testament_n moses_n have_v a_o vail_n upon_o his_o face_n 2_o cor._n 3._o v._n 13._o and_o not_o as_o moses_n which_o put_v a_o veil_n over_o his_o face_n that_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n can_v not_o steadfast_o look_v to_o the_o end_n of_o that_o which_o be_v abolish_v in_o read_v the_o three_o first_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n moses_n be_v double_a veil_a and_o therefore_o those_o three_o with_o the_o book_n of_o canticle_n and_o some_o other_o scripture_n be_v by_o the_o wise_a man_n of_o the_o jew_n prohibit_v to_o be_v read_v by_o novice_n lest_o they_o may_v make_v ill_a construction_n of_o they_o as_o i_o show_v before_o in_o part_n this_o be_v needful_a 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the_o high_a majesty_n the_o party_n offend_v how_o wise_o 1._o obs_n 1._o just_o merciful_o he_o proceed_v in_o this_o and_o the_o two_o follow_a sentence_n yea_o hence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n 2._o obs_n 2._o that_o although_o the_o lord_n permit_v sin_n for_o the_o trial_n of_o his_o creature_n and_o the_o manifestation_n of_o their_o weakness_n and_o inconstancy_n in_o the_o good_a wherein_o they_o be_v not_o unmoveable_a like_o himself_o yet_o he_o will_v certain_o call_v the_o offender_n to_o a_o account_n afterward_o whence_o also_o we_o learn_v that_o he_o be_v great_a than_o the_o devil_n and_o all_o that_o sin_n against_o he_o 3._o obs_n 3._o both_o in_o knowledge_n
opposite_a hereunto_o which_o the_o lord_n put_v into_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n in_o we_o both_o discover_v sin_n and_o righteousness_n to_o a_o knowledge_n of_o our_o condemnation_n for_o sin_n and_o a_o sense_n thereof_o whereby_o our_o will_n and_o readiness_n and_o easiness_n to_o commit_v sin_n be_v curb_v and_o check_v and_o break_v in_o we_o and_o some_o inclination_n unto_o obedience_n out_o of_o fear_n of_o hell_n be_v wrought_v in_o we_o as_o the_o first_o enmity_n be_v abel_n so_o this_o second_o be_v sh_v which_o signify_v a_o positive_a law_n this_o sh_v be_v the_o father_n of_o enosh_n the_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a man_n as_o the_o word_n signify_v for_o then_o man_n begin_v to_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o mercy_n as_o our_o translator_n turn_v the_o word_n which_o shall_v otherwise_o render_v as_o saul_n or_o paul_n do_v rom._n 7.24_o o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o etc._n etc._n act_v 9.11_o behold_v be_v pray_v this_o no_o doubt_n be_v a_o bless_a enmity_n and_o a_o good_a preparation_n for_o our_o conversion_n unto_o and_o our_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n psal_n 94.11_o 12._o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v vanity_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o psal_n 119.67_o before_o i_o be_v afflict_v i_o go_v astray_o but_o now_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o word_n verse_n 71._o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v that_o i_o may_v learn_v thy_o statute_n 3._o the_o three_o evil_a in_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v enmity_n unto_o all_o righteousness_n as_o paul_n say_v further_a unto_o elymas_n act_v 13.10_o thou_o enemy_n of_o all_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o the_o three_o enmity_n hereunto_o opposite_a be_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n unto_o salvation_n life_n and_o righteousness_n signify_v by_o john_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o sweet_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n &_o incline_v it_o unto_o the_o love_n of_o all_o righteousness_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n free_o out_o of_o love_n and_o good_a will_n psal_n 130.3_o 4._o if_o thou_o lord_n shall_v mark_v iniquity_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v but_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v john_n 4.10_o 4._o the_o four_o evil_a in_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n be_v caput_fw-la mali_fw-la the_o chief_a evil_n even_o the_o son_n of_o satan_n himself_o the_o son_n of_o perdition_n 2_o thes_n 2.3_o that_o man_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v reveal_v the_o son_n of_o perdition_n and_o therefore_o paul_n call_v elymas_n the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n act_v 13.10_o and_o therefore_o opposite_a hereunto_o the_o lord_n put_v the_o great_a enmity_n even_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n work_v in_o we_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v according_a to_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o against_o the_o lust_n and_o will_v of_o satan_n thus_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o christ_n be_v reconcile_a the_o world_n etc._n etc._n ephes_n 2.14_o for_o he_o be_v our_o peace_n who_o have_v make_v both_o one_o etc._n etc._n and_o have_v break_v down_o the_o middle_a wall_n of_o partition_n between_o we_o etc._n etc._n and_o in_o 15_o 16_o verse_n have_v abolish_v in_o his_o flesh_n the_o enmity_n even_o the_o law_n of_o commandment_n col._n 1.21_o 22._o and_o you_o that_o be_v sometime_o alienate_v and_o enemy_n in_o your_o mind_n by_o wicked_a work_n etc._n etc._n and_o 2.14_o blot_v out_o the_o hand-writing_n of_o ordinance_n that_o be_v against_o we_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o we_o etc._n etc._n all_o this_o be_v do_v meritorious_o and_o exemplary_o by_o christ_n suffering_n for_o we_o but_o effectual_o by_o his_o spirit_n his_o cross_n and_o sufferance_n in_o we_o but_o most_o full_o when_o we_o in_o the_o second_o and_o new_a birth_n be_v make_v of_o one_o heart_n and_o spirit_n with_o he_o 1_o pet._n 4.1_o for_o as_o much_o as_o christ_n have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n arm_v yourselves_o with_o the_o same_o mind_n for_o he_o that_o have_v suffer_v in_o the_o flesh_n have_v cease_v from_o sin_n that_o he_o no_o long_o shall_v live_v the_o rest_n of_o his_o time_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o lust_n of_o man_n but_o to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n 1._o obs_n 1._o hence_o we_o learn_v that_o the_o only_a wise_a god_n who_o suffer_v the_o man_n to_o fall_v he_o well_o know_v how_o to_o recover_v he_o out_o of_o his_o fall_n unless_o the_o man_n himself_o shall_v prove_v the_o only_a obstacle_n and_o hindrance_n of_o his_o own_o restitution_n otherwise_o no_o doubt_n he_o have_v not_o permit_v the_o man_n to_o fall_v but_o that_o he_o can_v and_o will_v turn_v it_o unto_o his_o great_a glory_n and_o the_o great_a shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o the_o enemy_n the_o lord_n repay_v and_o requite_v his_o enemy_n in_o their_o own_o kind_n by_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o obs_n 2._o lege_fw-la talionis_fw-la by_o render_v they_o like_o for_o like_a as_o he_o do_v to_o adonibezec_n and_o he_o acknowledge_v it_o judges_z 1.7_o as_o i_o have_v do_v so_o god_n have_v requite_v i_o thus_o here_o the_o most_o righteous_a god_n put_v in_o a_o enmity_n against_o he_o who_o have_v first_o bring_v in_o the_o enmity_n against_o and_o between_o god_n and_o man_n obs_n 3._o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o recover_v and_o save_v the_o fall_v man_n then_o to_o break_v the_o inward_a league_n and_o amity_n between_o he_o and_o the_o devil_n and_o so_o to_o reconcile_v the_o man_n unto_o himself_o for_o that_o outward_a pacification_n and_o atonement_n which_o christ_n purchase_v by_o his_o death_n can_v not_o alone_o and_o by_o itself_o prove_v available_a unto_o salvation_n without_o a_o divorce_n make_v and_o a_o deliverance_n wrought_v from_o satan_n and_o his_o kingdom_n and_o communion_n with_o he_o nor_o can_v we_o have_v have_v communion_n with_o our_o god_n again_o in_o his_o spirit_n presence_n and_o kingdom_n without_o this_o enmity_n first_o wrought_v and_o put_v into_o the_o woman_n and_o her_o seed_n agree_v then_o with_o thy_o adversary_n consent_v unto_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a let_v we_o who_o love_n the_o lord_n be_v like_a unto_o he_o and_o he_o will_v the_o more_o love_v we_o similitudo_fw-la est_fw-la causa_fw-la amoris_fw-la now_o wherein_o shall_v we_o express_v our_o love_n unto_o he_o even_o by_o hate_v sin_n and_o iniquity_n it_o be_v the_o prophet_n exhortation_n you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n see_v that_o you_o hate_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a psal_n 97.10_o such_o a_o hater_n of_o evil_a and_o the_o evil_a one_o be_v holy_a job_n who_o have_v his_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n with_o allusion_n hereunto_o he_o speak_v unto_o the_o lord_n thou_o have_v repute_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o thy_o enemy_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v thou_o have_v change_v my_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d job_n 13.24_o if_o such_o enemy_n we_o be_v against_o the_o evil_a hence_o it_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v put_v a_o perfect_a enmity_n into_o we_o so_o that_o we_o shall_v hate_v the_o evil_a with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n axiom_n 3._o it_o shall_v bruise_v thy_o head_n etc._n etc._n these_o word_n with_o those_o follow_v contain_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o fuid_a between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o woman_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v first_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o the_o head_n second_o what_o it_o be_v to_o bruise_v the_o head_n three_o who_o it_o be_v or_o what_o it_o be_v that_o shall_v bruise_v it_o 1._o the_o word_n here_o turn_v head_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v the_o chief_a part_n of_o the_o man_n or_o beast_n whence_o the_o chief_a of_o any_o thing_n have_v the_o name_n in_o the_o french_a chefe_n be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o head_n in_o it_o all_o the_o sense_n and_o their_o instrument_n the_o sinew_n be_v centre_v this_o be_v in_o the_o body_n as_o a_o watchtower_n whence_o the_o watchman_n foresee_v what_o ever_o good_a or_o evil_n be_v to_o come_v whence_o be_v the_o german_a word_n haupt_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o see_v or_o foresee_v unto_o this_o part_n the_o judgement_n be_v refer_v whence_o to_o heed_n or_o consider_v have_v the_o name_n from_o the_o head_n hence_o be_v the_o direction_n of_o the_o member_n in_o their_o function_n whence_o aquinas_n say_v the_o two_o part_n of_o
15._o which_o have_v more_o negative_n than_o affirmative_n he_o that_o do_v these_o thing_n etc._n etc._n so_o ezech._n 18.5_o 9_o and_o the_o ten_o commendment_n to_o be_v do_v contain_v most_o thing_n to_o be_v leave_v undo_v this_o do_v good_a or_o do_v well_o suppose_v in_o cain_n a_o belief_n in_o the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o his_o parent_n 13._o gen._n 3.15_o matth._n 7.11_o 1_o pet._n 3.10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o whereof_o by_o their_o innate_a care_n and_o ordinary_a providence_n he_o can_v not_o be_v ignorant_a though_o they_o be_v evil_a which_o belief_n and_o obedience_n unto_o the_o gospel_n and_o do_v well_o be_v all_o one_o and_o the_o same_o thing_n as_o s._n peter_n sum_n up_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o gospel_n thus_o to_o believe_v and_o obey_v 16.16_o gal._n 5.6_o with_o 6.15_o and_o 1_o cor._n 7.19_o rom._n 10.16_o mark_v 16.16_o and_o their_o contrary_n be_v take_v one_o for_o the_o other_o as_o may_v appear_v by_o many_o scripture_n and_o whereas_o s._n mark_n have_v these_o word_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o that_o believe_v not_o shall_v be_v damn_v the_o ancient_a church_n of_o christ_n have_v leave_v we_o the_o same_o condition_n only_o make_v up_o into_o obedience_n and_o disobedience_n they_o that_o have_v do_v good_a shall_v go_v into_o life_n everlasting_a and_o they_o that_o have_v do_v evil_a into_o everlasting_a fire_n this_o be_v the_o catholic_a faith_n which_o except_o a_o man_n believe_v faithful_o he_o can_v be_v save_v thus_o if_o cain_n out_o of_o belief_n do_v well_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v accept_v and_o what_o be_v it_o second_o to_o be_v accept_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v a_o concise_a and_o short_a expression_n comprehend_v 1._o pardon_v of_o sin_n and_o so_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o thou_o shall_v have_v remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n so_o chal._n par._n and_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v so_o use_v 2._o it_o note_v elevation_n or_o lift_v up_o viz._n of_o the_o face_n as_o with_o boldness_n and_o confidence_n and_o so_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o thou_o shall_v lift_v up_o thy_o countenance_n with_o boldness_n which_o be_v fall_v before_o for_o shame_n vers_fw-la 5.6_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n what_o fruit_n have_v you_o of_o those_o thing_n whereof_o you_o be_v now_o ashamed_a rom._n 6._o three_o it_o signify_v receive_v viz._n of_o what_o be_v desire_v before_o so_o hierom_n render_v the_o word_n recipies_fw-la thou_o shall_v receive_v and_o so_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o thou_o shall_v be_v hear_v of_o god_n nun_n si_fw-la rectè_fw-la feceris_fw-la litabis_fw-la so_o castellio_n render_v the_o word_n if_o thou_o do_v well_o thou_o shall_v obtain_v acceptance_n of_o thy_o sacrifice_n and_o a_o blessing_n as_o psal_n 24.5_o as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o render_v interrogative_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v it_o may_v as_o well_o be_v turn_v by_o way_n 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the_o lord_n aim_v at_o to_o promote_v in_o cain_n as_o indeed_o in_o all_o man_n a_o endeavour_n to_o do_v well_o and_o do_v good_a as_o also_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o thus_o the_o lord_n act_v according_a to_o his_o property_n endeavour_v to_o preserve_v cain_n from_o do_v evil_a and_o to_o persuade_v he_o to_o do_v good_a and_o so_o to_o be_v like_a unto_o god_n obs_n 1._o that_o as_o sin_n be_v a_o burden_n and_o that_o a_o great_a and_o heavy_a one_o as_o cain_n complain_v vers_fw-la 13._o so_o the_o remission_n and_o pardon_n of_o the_o sin_n be_v the_o lift_v up_o the_o burden_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o so_o ease_v we_o of_o it_o as_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 4.7_o interpret_v the_o word_n psal_n 32.1_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o iniquity_n be_v forgive_v or_o be_v lift_v up_o and_o remove_v and_o so_o the_o sinner_n ease_v for_o as_o evil_a doer_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o incestuous_a person_n levit._n 20.17.19_o he_o shall_v bear_v his_o iniquity_n so_o they_o that_o do_v well_o the_o lord_n bear_v their_o iniquity_n esay_n 53.11_o and_o take_v away_o their_o sin_n from_o they_o rom._n 11.26_o obs_n 2._o hence_o we_o learn_v what_o procure_v acceptance_n even_o with_o god_n himself_o what_o else_o but_o do_v well_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v psal_n 15._o esay_n 1.16_o 20._o ezech._n 18.1_o 9_o dan._n 4.27_o mich._n 6.6.7.8_o if_o this_o be_v well_o consider_v it_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o set_v a_o price_n and_o value_n upon_o well-doing_n and_o upon_o good_a work_n which_o of_o late_o have_v be_v under_o value_a and_o decry_v under_o the_o name_n of_o popery_n arminianism_n etc._n etc._n be_v they_o not_o the_o end_n of_o our_o creation_n ephes_n 2.10_o be_v they_o not_o the_o end_n of_o our_o redemption_n tit._n 5.14_o obs_n 3._o it_o be_v not_o faith_n alone_o in_o what_o christ_n have_v do_v but_o faith_n in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n the_o promise_a seed_n gen._n 3.15_o and_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v 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11.6_o he_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o he_o be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o they_o who_o diligent_o seek_v he_o axiom_n 2._o the_o lord_n say_v to_o cain_n if_o thou_o do_v not_o well_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n what_o it_o be_v not_o to_o do_v well_o be_v know_v by_o the_o contrary_a to_o do_v well_o or_o do_v good_a as_o one_o contrary_a discover_v the_o other_o it_o remain_v therefore_o that_o we_o inquire_v what_o it_o mean_v by_o sin_n what_o by_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n 1._o the_o word_n which_o we_o render_v sin_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v sometime_o the_o sin_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o transgression_n of_o
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weak_a be_v defile_v and_o rom._n 14.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v weak_a in_o the_o faith_n these_o word_n do_v not_o imply_v a_o total_a privation_n of_o strength_n in_o faith_n and_o conscience_n but_o only_o a_o weakness_n of_o both_o and_o so_o the_o apostle_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v when_o we_o be_v weak_a not_o whole_o without_o strength_n as_o the_o v._o lat._n turn_v it_o infirm_a so_o vatablus_n so_o castellio_n so_o pagnin_n so_o the_o french_a spanish_a italian_a high_a and_o low_a dutch_a bibles_n so_o coverdale_n and_o all_o our_o english_a translation_n except_o only_o that_o of_o geneva_n and_o our_o last_o translation_n which_o for_o great_a conviction_n of_o they_o you_o may_v take_v notice_n that_o in_o most_o other_o place_n they_o render_v the_o same_o word_n not_o without_o strength_n but_o only_o weak_a as_o math._n 26.41_o the_o spirit_n indeed_o be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o cor._n 4.10_o we_o be_v weak_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o you_o be_v strong_a and_o 9.22_o to_o the_o weak_a i_o become_v as_o weak_a that_o i_o may_v gain_v the_o weak_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o elsewhere_o but_o what_o great_a injury_n be_v do_v either_o to_o the_o text_n or_o reader_n if_o we_o turn_v the_o word_n when_o we_o be_v without_o strength_n sure_o whereas_o most_o man_n be_v proclive_n a_o labour_v ad_fw-la libidinem_fw-la and_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o obedience_n will_v rather_o listen_v to_o the_o ten_o spy_n who_o say_v we_o be_v not_o able_a then_o to_o the_o two_o who_o say_v we_o be_v well_o able_a num._n 13.30.31_o if_o we_o render_v the_o word_n we_o be_v without_o strength_n who_o will_v go_v about_o to_o use_v that_o strength_n which_o the_o scripture_n as_o he_o read_v it_o tell_v he_o he_o have_v not_o yea_o hence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o he_o yield_v to_o all_o temptation_n from_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o 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his_o youth_n and_o therefore_o to_o go_v about_o to_o mend_v the_o matter_n by_o blot_v out_o the_o live_a creature_n as_o if_o thereby_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n can_v be_v blot_v out_o it_o will_v be_v as_o available_a as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v endeavour_v to_o draw_v water_n with_o a_o net_n so_o one_o of_o the_o father_n reason_n from_o hence_o who_o name_n i_o spare_v another_o of_o they_o argue_v thus_o downright_o the_o lord_n say_v i_o will_v not_o any_o more_o curse_v the_o earth_n for_o the_o work_n of_o man_n because_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v set_v upon_o mischief_n from_o his_o youth_n therefore_o i_o will_v not_o any_o more_o smite_v every_o live_a soul_n as_o i_o have_v do_v and_o lest_o we_o shall_v think_v that_o the_o ancient_n only_o be_v of_o this_o mind_n most_o of_o the_o late_a expositor_n be_v of_o the_o same_o judgement_n the_o gloss_n of_o the_o french_a bible_n speak_v their_o opinion_n for_o it_o set_v a_o star_n in_o the_o text_n direct_v we_o to_o somewhat_o more_o remarkable_a in_o the_o margin_n which_o be_v this_o he_o show_v what_o man_n must_v be_v until_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o all_o mankind_n be_v condemn_v as_o whole_o wicked_a and_o deprave_v how_o then_o ought_v these_o word_n to_o be_v render_v that_o we_o may_v understand_v this_o we_o must_v look_v back_o at_o the_o former_a word_n for_o if_o we_o consider_v the_o former_a word_n they_o will_v give_v light_n to_o these_o verse_n 20._o noah_n build_v a_o altar_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v of_o every_o clean_a beast_n and_o of_o every_o clean_a foul_a and_o offer_v burn_v offering_n upon_o the_o altar_n and_o the_o lord_n smell_v a_o savour_n of_o rest_n so_o the_o marg._n according_a to_o the_o
which_o noah_n offer_v yield_v a_o sweet_a savour_n unto_o the_o lord_n so_o that_o he_o smell_v a_o savour_n of_o rest_n wherein_o noah_n name_n be_v contain_v as_o i_o show_v before_o but_o can_v we_o think_v that_o god_n be_v delight_v with_o the_o smell_n of_o burn_a beast_n 50._o psal_n 50._o as_o lucian_n say_v his_o heathen_a god_n be_v doubtless_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o noah_n signify_v the_o expiatory_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n who_o give_v up_o himself_o a_o oblation_n for_o we_o and_o a_o sacrifice_n to_o god_n for_o a_o smell_n of_o a_o sweet_a savour_n 5.2_o ephes_n 5.2_o and_o this_o be_v that_o savour_n of_o rest_n which_o the_o lord_n here_o smell_v and_o by_o this_o sacrifice_n 13._o gal._n 3_o 13._o the_o true_a spiritual_a noah_n take_v away_o the_o curse_n christ_n have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o we_o and_o give_v the_o blessing_n as_o have_v be_v show_v all_o this_o premise_a let_v we_o consider_v the_o follow_a word_n here_o in_o question_n whereunto_o i_o have_v hitherto_o make_v a_o long_a but_o a_o necessary_a preamble_n the_o lord_n smell_v a_o sweet_a savour_n of_o rest_n whereupon_o the_o lord_n say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o will_v not_o again_o curse_v the_o ground_n any_o more_o or_o word_n for_o word_n the_o lord_n say_v unto_o his_o heart_n or_o in_o his_o heart_n or_o to_o his_o heart_n that_o be_v to_o the_o heart_n of_o noah_n to_o comfort_v he_o for_o so_o to_o speak_v to_o one_o heart_n be_v to_o comfort_v as_o the_o prophet_n vary_v the_o phrase_n esay_n 40.1_o 2._o 2.14_o hos_fw-la 2.14_o and_o thus_o the_o ancient_n understand_v the_o lord_n to_o direct_v his_o speech_n to_o noah_n i_o will_v not_o add_v to_o curse_v the_o earth_n any_o more_o for_o man_n because_o the_o thought_n frame_n form_n or_o shape_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v evil_a from_o his_o youth_n and_o i_o will_v not_o add_v any_o more_o to_o smite_v all_o live_n as_o i_o have_v do_v by_o all_o this_o it_o appear_v that_o those_o word_n because_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v evil_a from_o his_o youth_n be_v bring_v by_o the_o lord_n as_o a_o reason_n why_o he_o have_v curse_v the_o earth_n and_o smite_v all_o live_n nor_o be_v this_o any_o wrest_n of_o the_o word_n at_o all_o but_o the_o clear_a context_n i_o put_v be_v instead_o of_o be_v there_o be_v no_o verb_n at_o all_o in_o the_o hebrew_n but_o one_o must_v be_v necessary_o supply_v and_o such_o as_o rather_o refer_v to_o the_o time_n pass_v then_o either_o to_o the_o present_a or_o future_a because_o the_o word_n contain_v the_o lord_n reason_n why_o he_o deal_v so_o severe_o with_o the_o old_a world_n and_o lest_o this_o seem_v gratis_o dictum_fw-la and_o only_o any_o private_a opinion_n it_o be_v clear_a that_o upon_o this_o very_a reason_n 6._o gen._n 6._o the_o lord_n resolve_v to_o punish_v the_o old_a world_n with_o the_o flood_n the_o lord_n see_v that_o the_o wickedness_n of_o man_n be_v great_a in_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v only_o evil_a every_o day_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o lord_n say_v i_o will_v blot_v out_o man_n who_o i_o have_v create_v from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o same_o reason_n the_o lord_n bring_v here_o why_o he_o have_v blot_v out_o the_o old_a world_n and_o thus_o tremellius_n understand_v the_o word_n as_o appear_v by_o his_o point_v of_o they_o &_o thus_o pagnin_n also_o and_o castellio_n who_o put_v the_o word_n in_o a_o parenthesis_n and_o express_o refer_v they_o to_o the_o former_a as_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n have_v so_o severe_o punish_v the_o old_a world_n yea_o the_o lord_n elsewhere_o so_o reason_n in_o esay_n 54.7.10_o esay_n 54.7.10_o let_v we_o now_o see_v what_o will_v follow_v if_o those_o word_n be_v understand_v as_o a_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o any_o more_o punish_v the_o old_a world_n as_o he_o have_v do_v they_o who_o make_v those_o word_n the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v evil_a from_o his_o youth_n a_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n will_v no_o more_o curse_v the_o ground_n for_o man_n sake_n nor_o smite_v any_o more_o every_o live_a thing_n as_o he_o have_v do_v they_o who_o so_o reason_n and_o understand_v the_o lord_n here_o so_o to_o reason_n they_o make_v the_o case_n of_o mankind_n desperate_a and_o god_n leave_v man_n in_o that_o case_n without_o remedy_n of_o his_o misery_n and_o without_o hope_n of_o reformation_n by_o any_o punishment_n yea_o hereby_o they_o oblique_o deny_v the_o general_a judgement_n 3.7_o 2_o pet_n 3.7_o when_o without_o doubt_n there_o shall_v be_v a_o universal_a perdition_n of_o all_o ungodly_a man_n whereas_o here_o they_o seem_v to_o understand_v god_n to_o say_v quod_fw-la multis_fw-la peccatur_fw-la 6.5_o gen._n 6.5_o inultum_fw-la est_fw-la yea_o they_o make_v that_o to_o be_v here_o a_o argument_n of_o god_n mercy_n which_o before_o be_v the_o main_a motive_n of_o his_o wrath_n so_o that_o strange_a collection_n be_v make_v from_o hence_o one_o of_o great_a fame_n and_o regard_n a_o german_a author_n who_o i_o will_v not_o name_n conclude_v hence_o our_o nature_n be_v gantz_n und_fw-ge gar_o altogether_o uncapable_a of_o any_o good_a and_o incline_v to_o all_o evil_a so_o that_o little_a notice_n be_v take_v that_o these_o word_n have_v reference_n unto_o the_o former_a and_o be_v a_o motive_n unto_o god_n former_a severity_n nor_o do_v man_n regard_v the_o atonement_n here_o make_v by_o christ_n figure_v in_o noah_n sacrifice_n nor_o how_o the_o lord_n do_v restituere_fw-la in_o integrum_fw-la 8.22_o gen._n 8.22_o begin_v the_o world_n again_o with_o mankind_n promise_v that_o while_o the_o earth_n endure_v the_o season_n of_o the_o year_n shall_v not_o be_v interrupt_v by_o a_o universal_a judgement_n 17_o jer._n 33.20.21_o gen._n 9.1_o 17_o as_o they_o have_v be_v whereby_o also_o the_o lord_n confirm_v his_o promise_n of_o grace_n by_o christ_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o due_a respect_n have_v to_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o noah_n and_o his_o family_n nor_o to_o that_o dominion_n which_o god_n give_v they_o over_o the_o beast_n figure_v more_o savage_a beast_n in_o we_o nor_o to_o those_o seven_o precept_n give_v to_o the_o son_n of_o noah_n whereof_o the_o seven_o be_v here_o first_o give_v viz._n prohibition_n of_o eat_a flesh_n with_o the_o life_n and_o blood_n and_o the_o other_o six_o suppose_a to_o be_v give_v before_o which_o all_o nation_n who_o have_v communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o the_o jew_n must_v observe_v nor_o have_v they_o regard_v to_o god_n covenant_n with_o noah_n and_o his_o house_n and_o every_o live_a soul_n for_o ever_o and_o that_o ratify_v by_o god_n oath_n 10_o esay_n 54.9_o 10_o and_o a_o visible_a sign_n all_o which_o if_o due_o consider_v will_v appear_v to_o be_v as_o great_a grace_n as_o be_v vouchsafe_v to_o man_n if_o not_o great_a than_o that_o give_v he_o before_o the_o fall_n which_o be_v divine_a blessing_n 27._o gen._n 1.26_o 27._o the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o the_o sovereignty_n over_o the_o creature_n yea_o 2._o gen._n 9.6_o gen._n 5.1_o 2._o as_o great_a or_o great_a than_o be_v vouchsafe_v unto_o man_n in_o his_o renovation_n and_o therefore_o such_o grace_n and_o favour_n lay_v a_o proportionable_a obligation_n upon_o noah_n and_o all_o mankind_n of_o their_o obedience_n now_o i_o beseech_v the_o christian_a reader_n well_o to_o heed_n and_o consider_v of_o what_o consequence_n it_o be_v whether_o we_o refer_v those_o word_n to_o the_o former_a as_o a_o reason_n why_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 and_o so_o read_v they_o thus_o i_o will_v not_o again_o curse_v the_o ground_n any_o more_o for_o man_n sake_n because_o the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v evil_a from_o his_o youth_n etc._n etc._n or_o whether_o we_o understand_v those_o word_n as_o a_o inference_n from_o the_o former_a thus_o i_o will_v not_o again_o curse_v the_o ground_n any_o more_o for_o man_n sake_n for_o the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v evil_a from_o his_o youth_n etc._n etc._n if_o we_o read_v they_o the_o former_a way_n and_o consider_v the_o atonement_n make_v and_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n they_o bring_v with_o they_o a_o argument_n of_o good_a hope_n and_o erect_v the_o soul_n and_o raise_v it_o up_o unto_o a_o obedient_a walk_n with_o god_n if_o we_o read_v they_o the_o late_a way_n they_o imply_v that_o god_n not_o with_o stand_v all_o mean_v use_v have_v no_o hope_n of_o bring_v mankind_n to_o any_o good_a and_o consequent_o the_o man_n must_v remit_v and_o leave_v off_o all_o
endeavour_n of_o do_v well_o and_o suffer_v his_o soul_n to_o languish_v and_o sink_v into_o a_o utter_a despondency_n and_o desperation_n for_o how_o can_v man_n have_v any_o hope_n of_o good_a when_o god_n himself_o despair_n the_o lord_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o discern_v of_o thing_n that_o differ_v sermon_n iii_o noah_n legacy_n to_o his_o son_n gen._n 9.26_o 27._o noah_n say_v bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o shem_n and_o canaan_n shall_v be_v his_o servant_n god_n shall_v enlarge_v japhet_n and_o be_v shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o shem_n and_o canaan_n shall_v be_v his_o servant_n what_o the_o lord_n say_v by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 45.18_o esay_n 45.18_o that_o he_o create_v not_o the_o earth_n in_o vain_a or_o to_o be_v empty_a he_o form_v it_o to_o be_v inhabit_v as_o it_o be_v true_a of_o the_o holy_a land_n and_o of_o the_o new_a earth_n that_o the_o lord_n make_v it_o not_o to_o be_v empty_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o to_o be_v inhabit_v with_o righteousness_n and_o righteous_a man_n so_o it_o be_v also_o true_a of_o the_o outward_a earth_n the_o lord_n make_v it_o not_o to_o be_v empty_a and_o void_a he_o make_v it_o to_o be_v inhabit_v and_o therefore_o have_v overwhelm_v the_o old_a world_n with_o the_o flood_n he_o reserve_v inhabitant_n for_o the_o earth_n noah_n and_o his_o son_n by_o who_o the_o whole_a earth_n be_v to_o be_v overspr_v 28._o jer._n 31.27_o 28._o even_o so_o as_o after_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n the_o lord_n promise_v to_o sow_v the_o earth_n again_o with_o the_o seed_n of_o man_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o beast_n and_o as_o the_o lord_n watch_v over_o the_o old_a world_n to_o pluck_v up_o and_o to_o throw_v down_o so_o after_o the_o flood_n he_o watch_v over_o the_o new_a world_n to_o build_v and_o to_o plant_v to_o this_o end_n noah_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o till_v the_o earth_n and_o plant_v a_o vineyard_n he_o drink_v of_o the_o wine_n and_o be_v drunken_a and_o be_v uncover_v within_o his_o tent._n all_o which_o be_v a_o secret_a intimation_n of_o a_o better_a 18._o ephes_n 18._o a_o spiritual_a noah_n not_o drink_v with_o wine_n wherein_o be_v excess_n but_o fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n towards_o his_o child_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o take_v up_o his_o tent_n and_o tabernacle_n in_o we_o discover_v the_o truth_n in_o its_o nakedness_n 11._o john_n 1._o 2_o cor._n 11._o even_o the_o simplicity_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n which_o ham_n the_o zealot_n the_o father_n of_o canaan_n the_o crooked_a soul_n incline_v to_o the_o earth_n and_o earthly_a thing_n perceive_v declare_v in_o the_o street_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v and_o pagnin_n render_v in_o platea_fw-la in_o the_o street_n and_o this_o he_o do_v not_o without_o derision_n and_o scoff_v naked_a truth_n be_v a_o thing_n too_o poor_a and_o despicable_a for_o a_o hotheaded_a zealot_n shem_fw-mi and_o japhet_n the_o genuine_a child_n of_o the_o spiritual_a noah_n they_o cover_v their_o father_n nakedness_n the_o effect_n of_o which_o be_v my_o text_n which_o contain_v the_o blessing_n of_o shem_n and_o japhet_n curse_v of_o ham_n and_o canaan_n in_o both_o which_o we_o have_v these_o particular_a divine_a truth_n 1._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o god_n of_o shem._n 2._o noah_n say_v bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o shem._n 3._o canaan_n shall_v be_v their_o servant_n 4._o the_o lord_n will_v enlarge_v or_o persuade_v japhet_n 5._o japhet_n shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o shem._n 6._o canaan_n shall_v be_v their_o servant_n i._o the_o lord_n be_v the_o god_n of_o shem._n herein_o let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o who_o shem_n be_v 2._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o jehovah_n or_o lord._n elohim_n or_o god_n 3._o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v a_o god_n of_o one_o as_o here_o jehovah_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o god_n of_o shem._n 1._o who_o shem_n be_v the_o son_n of_o noah_n but_o whether_o the_o elder_a the_o second_o or_o the_o three_o son_n it_o be_v question_v by_o some_o because_o when_o ever_o the_o three_o brother_n be_v name_v shem_n have_v precedency_n and_o be_v name_v always_o first_o but_o that_o be_v no_o good_a reason_n why_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o elder_a as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o it_o be_v doubtful_a indeed_o in_o the_o hebrew_n text_n but_o if_o we_o compare_v the_o age_n of_o shem_n gen._n 11.10_o with_o the_o age_n of_o noah_n when_o he_o begin_v to_o beget_v his_o child_n gen._n 5.32_o and_o gen._n 7.6_o it_o will_v seem_v probable_a that_o japhet_n be_v elder_a than_o shem._n but_o the_o greek_a text_n gen._n 10.21_o put_v it_o out_o of_o all_o question_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shem_o the_o brother_n of_o japhet_n the_o elder_a japhet_n be_v the_o elder_a brother_n of_o shem._n some_o there_o be_v both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a who_o affirm_v that_o shem_n be_v melchisedec_n and_o probable_a reason_n be_v bring_v for_o it_o i_o shall_v inquire_v into_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o anon_o meantime_n come_v we_o to_o inquire_v what_o we_o must_v here_o understand_v by_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o great_a glorious_a and_o proper_a name_n of_o god_n may_v be_v two_o way_n consider_v 1._o in_o itself_o 2._o as_o it_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o creature_n in_o itself_o it_o raise_v up_o the_o understanding_n unto_o the_o most_o sublime_a and_o transcendent_a metaphysical_a notion_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ens_fw-la be_v than_o which_o no_o thought_n can_v reach_v high_o yet_o do_v not_o that_o express_v it_o full_o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o ens_fw-la have_v reference_n to_o the_o present_a whereas_o this_o glorious_a name_n comprehend_v all_o circumstance_n of_o time_n it_o be_v a_o most_o artificial_a compound_n of_o all_o part_n of_o time_n and_o be_v in_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d fuit_fw-la he_o have_v bâ—â—n_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d erit_fw-la he_o will_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ens_fw-la be_v he_o be_v john_n the_o divine_a express_v it_o according_o 14._o revel_v 14._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o he_o may_v open_v it_o the_o more_o full_o he_o waive_v the_o propriety_n of_o the_o greek_a tongue_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n peace_n be_v to_o you_o from_o he_o who_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v all_o which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o name_n god_n impose_v upon_o himself_o 3.14_o exod._n 3.14_o they_o will_v say_v unto_o i_o what_o be_v thy_o name_n say_v moses_n the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o that_o i_o be_o or_o rather_o i_o will_v be_v what_o i_o will_v be_v or_o as_o the_o lxx_o render_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o the_o be_v and_o the_o lord_n add_v so_o shall_v thou_o say_v to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o who_o be_v the_o be_v or_o who_o will_v be_v have_v send_v i_o unto_o you_o and_o the_o lord_n say_v moreover_o unto_o moses_n thus_o shall_v thou_o say_v unto_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n jehovah_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n god_n of_o your_o father_n the_o god_n of_o abraham_n the_o god_n of_o isaac_n and_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n have_v send_v i_o unto_o you_o this_o be_v my_o name_n forever_o and_o my_o memorial_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n wherein_o two_o thing_n be_v very_o observable_a 1._o that_o the_o lord_n god_n fit_v his_o eternal_a name_n unto_o those_o three_o patriarch_n the_o figure_n of_o the_o holy_a and_o bless_a trinity_n 44.19_o ecclus_n 44.19_o abraham_n represent_v the_o father_n as_o the_o wisman_n give_v the_o etymology_n of_o his_o name_n abram_z be_v a_o high_a or_o great_a father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jsaac_n a_o type_n of_o the_o son_n jacob_n a_o figure_n of_o the_o spirit_n all_o which_o have_v reference_n to_o the_o three_o kingdom_n or_o rather_o part_n or_o degree_n of_o god_n kingdom_n psal_n 97.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n have_v reign_v psal_n 10.16_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n be_v king_n psal_n 146.10_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 2._o now_o although_o this_o glorious_a name_n comprehend_v all_o circumstance_n of_o time_n and_o import_v the_o eternity_n of_o the_o great_a god_n yet_o it_o more_o principal_o point_v at_o these_o present_a and_o last_v day_n wherein_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o deity_n be_v pour_v and_o to_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o the_o saint_n according_a to_o what_o the_o apostle_n pray_v in_o behalf_n of_o the_o ephesian_n 3.19_o ephes_n 3.19_o that_o
resemblance_n between_o shem_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n and_o that_o christ_n himself_o be_v the_o true_a shem._n the_o derivation_n and_o descent_n of_o the_o word_n shem_fw-mi be_v not_o know_v unto_o man_n it_o be_v common_o derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o name_n which_o rather_o ought_v to_o be_v derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nor_o be_v the_o descent_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n know_v unto_o the_o world_n so_o they_o confess_v 7.27_o john_n 7.27_o we_o know_v not_o whence_o he_o be_v very_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n that_o hide_v thyself_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o name_n 45.15_o esay_n 45.15_o and_o name_n be_v either_o verbalia_fw-la verbal_n or_o realta_n real_a name_n christ_n be_v that_o shem_n real_a that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o great_a that_o honourable_a name_n as_o the_o cabalist_n call_v he_o that_o glorious_a and_o fearful_a name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 58._o deut._n 28_o 58._o this_o be_v understand_v by_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o often_o in_o the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v where_o christ_n the_o true_a shem_n be_v understand_v thus_o esay_n 1.13_o my_o soul_n hate_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o word_n so_o jer._n 1.8_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o word_n my_o name_n immanuel_n 17._o esay_n 45_o 17._o the_o true_a shem_n be_v with_o thou_o psal_n 110.1_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o my_o lord_n chald._n par._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o his_o word_n 22.44_o mat._n 22.44_o which_o be_v that_o scripture_n wherewith_o the_o lord_n prove_v his_o deity_n and_o put_v the_o pharisee_n to_o silence_n so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o new_a expression_n 1.1_o john_n 1.1_o but_o well_o know_v unto_o the_o jew_n when_o s._n john_n call_v christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n which_o be_v indeed_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o real_a substantial_a and_o essential_a name_n of_o god_n it_o be_v usual_a for_o the_o word_n name_n to_o signify_v a_o person_n 11.13_o act_n 1.15_o rev._n 3.4_o &_o 11.13_o as_o the_o number_n of_o name_n that_o be_v person_n and_o a_o few_o name_v a_o few_o person_n as_o for_o that_o dispute_n whether_o shem_n be_v melchisedec_n or_o not_o s._n hierom_n receive_v it_o for_o a_o truth_n by_o tradition_n from_o the_o jew_n and_o other_o have_v follow_v he_o in_o that_o opinion_n however_o spiritual_o and_o mystical_o most_o certain_a it_o be_v that_o the_o true_a shem_n be_v the_o right_a melchisedec_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 14._o gen._n 14._o he_o be_v shem_fw-mi the_o great_a say_v the_o thargum_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o how_o shall_v that_o be_v make_v good_a that_o shem_n and_o sh_v be_v glorious_a among_o man_n 49.16_o ecclus_n 49.16_o whereof_o yet_o so_o little_o be_v record_v either_o in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o humane_a writer_n unless_o we_o understand_v there_o especial_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi and_o sh_v what_o therefore_o be_v disputable_a in_o the_o letter_n be_v reconcile_v in_o the_o spiritual_a meaning_n melchisedec_n for_o the_o true_a shem_n be_v the_o true_a the_o king_n of_o righteousness_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 2._o esay_n 32.1_o &_o ver_fw-la 17._o hebr._n 7.1_o 2._o a_o king_n shall_v reign_v in_o righteousness_n and_o afterward_o king_n of_o salem_n that_o be_v king_n of_o peace_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v so_o we_o have_v do_v with_o the_o first_o quaere_fw-la who_o shem_n be_v 2._o come_v we_o now_o to_o the_o second_o what_o he_o do_v and_o herein_o we_o shall_v find_v he_o a_o type_n of_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi whether_o we_o consider_v his_o act_n natural_a as_o a_o father_n beget_v his_o child_n name_v they_o if_o that_o may_v be_v call_v natural_a moral_a 1._o shem_fw-mi be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o heber_n gen._n 10.21_o and_o be_v not_o shem_n also_o the_o father_n of_o elam_n and_o assur_n and_o lud_n and_o aram_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o the_o father_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o elam_n and_o assur_n &_o c_o sure_o if_o we_o look_v no_o further_o than_o the_o letter_n it_o be_v as_o true_a of_o these_o as_o those_o as_o true_a that_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o elam_n assur_n etc._n etc._n as_o that_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o heber_n if_o therefore_o we_o shall_v inquire_v who_o be_v the_o true_a child_n of_o heber_n and_o the_o true_a hebrew_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o no_o other_o than_o the_o true_a shem_n be_v their_o father_n for_o who_o be_v the_o true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v the_o true_a hebrew_n who_o else_o but_o such_o as_o be_v irati_fw-la such_o as_o be_v angry_a with_o themselves_o that_o they_o have_v continue_v so_o long_o in_o their_o sin_n who_o else_o but_o such_o as_o be_v therefore_o angry_a with_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v not_o sin_n so_o diverse_a of_o the_o ancient_n as_o also_o calvin_n understand_v psal_n 4.4_o ephes_n 4.26_o be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o to_o lay_v down_o all_o our_o anger_n one_o towards_o another_o it_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o the_o deacon_n to_o the_o communicant_n as_o i_o now_o to_o you_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v no_o man_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o any_o man_n a_o fit_a qualification_n for_o we_o all_o who_o come_v unto_o the_o lord_n table_n who_o profession_n be_v to_o show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n until_o he_o manifest_v his_o life_n in_o we_o by_o die_v daily_o unto_o sin_n true_o and_o earnest_o to_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n to_o be_v angry_a with_o ourselves_o that_o have_v so_o long_o live_v in_o sin_n from_o which_o we_o resolve_v now_o to_o die_v to_o be_v angry_a with_o ourselves_o when_o any_o thought_n or_o evil_a motion_n arise_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o give_v not_o our_o consent_n thereunto_o and_o so_o sin_n these_o be_v the_o first_o child_n of_o heber_n 2._o other_o child_n of_o heber_n there_o be_v who_o be_v transeuntes_fw-la so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o as_o be_v in_o their_o passage_n from_o sin_n to_o righteousness_n from_o death_n to_o life_n such_o as_o be_v about_o to_o keep_v the_o passover_n with_o our_o lord_n such_o be_v abraham_n the_o son_n of_o heber_n and_o great_a grandchild_n of_o shem_n who_o the_o scripture_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 14.18_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o that_o pass_v over_o who_o philo_n judeus_fw-la understand_v to_o be_v one_o who_o pass_v out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2._o pet._n 1.4_o out_o of_o ur_fw-la of_o the_o chaldee_n the_o light_n of_o devil_n towards_o the_o holy_a land_n which_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o we_o all_o o_o you_o child_n of_o abraham_n who_o profess_v ourselves_o believer_n the_o duty_n of_o we_o all_o who_o pretend_v now_o to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a passover_n 1_o cor._n 5.8_o 3._o there_o be_v yet_o a_o three_o sort_n of_o heber_n child_n who_o be_v praegnantes_fw-la such_o as_o have_v conceive_v christ_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o such_o as_o be_v as_o it_o be_v with_o child_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n gal._n 4.19_o of_o who_o i_o travail_v in_o birth_n again_o say_v s._n paul_n till_o christ_n be_v form_v in_o you_o these_o spiritual_a hebrew_n be_v of_o the_o circumcision_n who_o put_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o worship_n god_n in_o the_o spirit_n 3.3_o col._n 2._o phil._n 3.3_o 2._o act._n his_o name_n of_o his_o child_n as_o the_o true_a shem_n beget_v and_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o heber_n so_o he_o give_v name_n unto_o they_o rev._n 3.12_o so_o ab._n joachim_n cant._n 1.3_o esay_n 62.2_o thy_o name_n be_v a_o ointment_n pour_v out_o even_o that_o unction_n from_o the_o holy_a one_o 1_o john_n 2.20.29_o true_o christ_n himself_o according_a to_o the_o spirit_n 2._o as_o for_o the_o moral_a or_o spiritual_a act_n of_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi they_o be_v two_o especial_o 1._o that_o notable_a act_n of_o shem_n which_o have_v make_v he_o glorious_a among_o man_n ecclus_n 49._o he_o cover_v his_o father_n nakedness_n and_o may_v not_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi be_v say_v to_o do_v the_o like_a do_v not_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n cover_v the_o nakedness_n of_o that_o soul_n where_o he_o be_v beget_v he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o john_n 2.1_o 2._o he_o cover_v with_o the_o cover_n of_o his_o spirit_n esay_n 30.1_o rom._n 8.13_o by_o which_o we_o mortify_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o body_n and_o live_v 2._o
since_o the_o true_a shem_n be_v the_o right_a melchisedec_n what_o be_v more_o proper_a to_o our_o purpose_n in_o hand_n then_o what_o you_o read_v gen._n 14.18_o that_o melchisedec_n bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v when_o he_o come_v from_o the_o slaughter_n of_o the_o king_n as_o hebr._n 7.1_o not_o before_o believer_n be_v the_o child_n of_o abraham_n and_o tread_v in_o the_o step_n of_o abraham_n and_o do_v the_o work_n of_o abraham_n john_n 8.39_o and_o these_o have_v king_n to_o slay_v kill_v mortify_v and_o crucify_v it_o be_v the_o profession_n of_o we_o all_o who_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n that_o we_o show_v forth_o the_o lord_n death_n that_o we_o daily_o hear_v about_o in_o out_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 2_o cor._n 4.10.1_o 2._o the_o king_n be_v those_o many_o lord_n that_o have_v rule_v over_o we_o esay_n 26.13_o amraphel_n king_n of_o shinar_n the_o great_a talk_n of_o fall_v man_n concern_v religion_n and_o this_o amraphel_n be_v king_n of_o shinar_n where_o babel_n be_v build_v gen._n 11.2_o this_o be_v a_o powerful_a king_n that_o bear_v rule_v at_o this_o day_n the_o church_n be_v in_o babel_n or_o babylon_n much_o more_o now_o than_o it_o be_v in_o s._n peter_n day_n 1_o pet._n 5.13_o arioch_n king_n of_o ellasar_n arioch_n ebrietas_fw-la tua_fw-la thy_o drunkenness_n say_v hierom_n whether_o with_o wine_n or_o not_o with_o wine_n for_o there_o be_v a_o drunkenness_n which_o be_v not_o with_o wine_n esay_n 29.9_o a_o drunkenness_n with_o opinion_n and_o imagination_n esay_n complain_v of_o it_o in_o his_o time_n and_o jeremy_n in_o his_o chap._n 51.7_o 8._o how_o much_o more_o may_v we_o now_o there_o be_v but_o a_o few_o sober_a man_n in_o the_o world_n and_o the_o rest_n think_v they_o the_o only_a drunkard_n he_o be_v king_n of_o ellasar_n that_o be_v the_o multitude_n of_o rebellious_a and_o disobedient_a man_n such_o as_o depart_v from_o god_n that_o be_v ellasar_n chedarlaomer_n as_o a_o generation_n of_o servitude_n who_o persuade_v his_o people_n to_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n or_o the_o globe_n or_o ball_n of_o hay_n zach._n 12.6_o what_o we_o turn_v in_o a_o sheaf_n be_v in_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a in_o funo_n in_o hay_n matth._n 6.30_o syr._n the_o grass_n of_o the_o field_n the_o generation_n of_o grass_n such_o a_o people_n be_v but_o as_o the_o grass_n esay_n 40.7_o this_o chedorlaomer_n be_v king_n of_o elam_n that_o be_v the_o world_n the_o present_a evil_a world_n or_o according_a to_o the_o arabic_a knowledge_n say_v drusius_n or_o hide_a wickedness_n and_o deed_n of_o darkness_n tidal_a gnarus_fw-la ascensionis_fw-la vel_fw-la elevationis_fw-la skilful_a or_o know_v how_o to_o ascend_v that_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o false_a knowledge_n 1_o cor._n 8.12_o knowledge_n puff_v up_o and_o this_o king_n have_v the_o large_a and_o most_o ample_a dominion_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n he_o be_v king_n of_o nation_n he_o be_v the_o true_a antichrist_n that_o rule_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n of_o all_o nation_n until_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a shem_fw-mi the_o true_a melchisedec_n who_o be_v the_o true_a king_n of_o nation_n jer._n 10.7_o until_o he_o dispossess_v he_o and_o consume_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mouth_n 2._o 2_o thess_n 2._o most_o true_a it_o be_v that_o he_o vaunt_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o king_n of_o nation_n and_o dare_v say_v so_o much_o unto_o the_o true_a king_n of_o nation_n himself_o luke_n 4.5_o 6._o until_o he_o cast_v he_o forth_o john_n 12.31_o other_o king_n there_o be_v jos_n 10.1_o 24._o lead_v by_o adonizedec_n the_o false_a righteousness_n but_o the_o follower_n of_o josua_n set_v their_o foot_n in_o their_o neck_n and_o tread_v down_o their_o pride_n amalekite_n exod._n 17.16_o populum_fw-la lambentes_fw-la vel_fw-la declinantes_fw-la such_o as_o lick_v up_o the_o people_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o their_o god_n 1_o sam._n 15.32_o 33._o agag_n the_o cover_n of_o all_o sin_n as_o the_o last_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n gog_n and_o magog_n ezech._n 38._o which_o be_v the_o form_n of_o godliness_n that_o cover_v all_o iniquity_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d luke_n 19.33_o the_o owner_n of_o the_o ass_n say_v unto_o they_o etc._n etc._n many_o owner_n of_o the_o silly_a ass_n the_o misguide_v simple_a credulous_a man_n when_o we_o have_v slay_v these_o king_n then_o come_v melchisedec_n and_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n 3._o what_o befall_v shem_n we_o read_v little_a in_o the_o scripture_n that_o befall_v shem_n only_a ecclus_n 49.16_o shem_fw-mi and_o seth_n obtain_v great_a glory_n among_o man_n which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v among_o those_o who_o be_v true_o man_n who_o fear_n god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n eccles_n 12._o among_o those_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v the_o most_o honourable_a yea_o jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a shem_n be_v that_o very_a honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n only_o joh._n 5.44_o and_o so_o where_o we_o read_v to_o you_o he_o be_v precious_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o pet._n 2.7_o it_o be_v in_o the_o margin_n more_o true_o turn_v honour_n this_o be_v that_o plant_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ezech._n 34.29_o of_o renown_n this_o be_v he_o who_o have_v obtain_v that_o excellent_a name_n among_o man_n that_o at_o his_o name_n every_o knee_n must_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o under_o the_o earth_n phil._n 2.9.10_o obs_n this_o open_v unto_o we_o the_o meaning_n of_o that_o phrase_n which_o meet_v we_o often_o in_o scripture_n which_o without_o this_o understanding_n be_v very_o harsh_a to_o our_o ear_n and_o apprehension_n as_o when_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v this_o or_o that_o to_o do_v this_o or_o that_o the_o word_n which_o we_o render_v name_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shem_n so_o when_o god_n name_n be_v say_v to_o be_v excellent_a in_o all_o the_o world_n psal_n 8.1_o what_o understand_v we_o but_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi the_o christ_n of_o god_n the_o name_n that_o be_v great_a in_o israel_n psal_n 76.1_o what_o else_o mean_v we_o but_o the_o true_a shem_n when_o we_o say_v his_o name_n be_v like_o a_o precious_a ointment_n cant._n 1.3_o this_o be_v the_o name_n that_o be_v say_v to_o be_v near_o psal_n 75.1_o what_o near_a to_o we_o then_o what_o be_v with_o we_o immanuel_n christ_n in_o we_o this_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o strong_a tower_n etc._n etc._n prov._n 18.10_o this_o be_v the_o name_n for_o which_o god_n have_v pity_n upon_o man_n jer._n 14.7_o ezech._n 36.21_o what_o other_o name_n can_v defend_v we_o psal_n 20.1_o this_o defend_v christ_n and_o his_o and_o offend_v all_o who_o come_v to_o apprehend_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o whereupon_o they_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n this_o be_v the_o name_n by_o which_o we_o be_v save_v psal_n 54.1_o fave_v i_o o_o lord_n by_o thy_o name_n by_o thy_o true_a shem_n which_o be_v christ_n himself_o this_o be_v the_o name_n by_o which_o we_o tread_v down_o our_o enemy_n psal_n 44.5_o through_o thou_o through_o thy_o name_n we_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o that_o rise_v up_o against_o we_o this_o be_v that_o name_n wherein_o we_o wall_n mic._n 4.5_o which_o be_v express_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n col._n 2.6_o as_o you_o have_v receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n so_o walk_v in_o he_o etc._n etc._n this_o reprove_v those_o who_o dishonour_v that_o great_a and_o worthy_a name_n by_o which_o we_o be_v call_v who_o reproach_n the_o great_a shem_fw-mi who_o deserve_v all_o honour_n among_o man_n james_n 2.7_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o enoch_n noah_n and_o shem_n to_o have_v maintain_v the_o true_a and_o sincere_a worship_n of_o god_n against_o all_o encroachment_n of_o idolatry_n and_o superstition_n whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o they_o be_v oppose_v by_o all_o the_o world_n beside_o plutarch_n in_o his_o isis_n tell_v we_o what_o i_o have_v show_v elsewhere_o that_o by_o typhon_n they_o understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o name_n say_v he_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d violent_a inhibit_v hinder_v contrariety_n opposition_n plutarch_n there_o plain_o express_v the_o name_n of_o seth_n as_o for_o bebon_n by_o that_o name_n the_o arabian_n understand_v the_o devil_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sym_n be_v a_o manifest_a inversion_n of_o shem_n now_o because_o seth_n and_o shem_n in_o their_o several_a age_n oppose_v the_o wicked_a world_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o ungodly_a of_o the_o world_n oppose_v traduce_a reproach_v and_o blaspheme_v they_o as_o the_o troubler_n of_o the_o world_n as_o i_o show_v of_o noah_n out_o of_o josephus_n the_o like_a
understand_v they_o as_o if_o noah_n shall_v in_o more_o word_n have_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n so_o heap_v blessing_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a outward_a and_o inward_a upon_o shem_n that_o both_o he_o and_o whosoever_o shall_v see_v it_o may_v say_v bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o shem_n who_o by_o his_o blessing_n to_o he_o have_v declare_v himself_o the_o god_n of_o shem_n in_o covenant_n with_o he_o and_o he_o so_o that_o here_o be_v a_o twofold_a blessing_n 1_o god_n blessing_n of_o shem_n and_o the_o shemite_n 2_o shem_n blessing_n of_o god_n 1._o bless_a be_v shem_fw-mi of_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n which_o may_v be_v consider_v literal_o according_a to_o the_o person_n of_o shem._n spiritual_o according_a to_o the_o offspring_n of_o shem._n as_o for_o the_o first_o let_v we_o inquire_v 1._o what_o be_v it_o proper_o to_o bless_v and_o to_o be_v bless_v 2._o how_o be_v shem_n bless_v of_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n 1._o bless_v proper_o signify_v increase_v 9.1_o gen._n 1.21_o and_o 9.1_o whether_o in_o temporal_a thing_n god_n bless_v they_o say_v increase_n and_o multiply_v and_o where_o we_o read_v god_n bless_a noah_n and_o his_o son_n castellio_n turn_v the_o word_n foecunditatem_fw-la dedit_fw-la he_o give_v they_o fruitfullness_n say_v increase_n and_o multiply_v etc._n etc._n so_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n also_o god_n have_v bless_v we_o with_o every_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n in_o christ_n 2._o 1.3_o ephes_n 1.3_o shem_fw-mi be_v bless_v with_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n and_o famous_a for_o they_o especial_o for_o his_o piety_n and_o reverence_n towards_o his_o father_n and_o that_o the_o lord_n prevent_v he_o with_o his_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v not_o see_v 3.26_o act_n 3.26_o much_o less_o deride_v and_o scoff_n at_o his_o father_n nakedness_n it_o be_v no_o small_a blessing_n to_o be_v turn_v from_o iniquity_n as_o shem_n be_v why_o do_v noah_n bless_v shem_n from_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n 11.16_o psal_n 144.15_o heb._n 11.16_o the_o reason_n seem_v to_o be_v take_v from_o the_o covenant_n they_o desire_v a_o better_a country_n that_o be_v a_o heavenly_a wherefore_o god_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o be_v call_v their_o god_n more_o especial_o the_o blessing_n be_v here_o give_v to_o shem_n for_o his_o honour_v of_o his_o father_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wiseman_n 3.8_o ecclus_n 3.8_o honour_v thy_o father_n and_o mother_n both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n that_o a_o blessing_n may_v come_v upon_o thou_o but_o why_o be_v shem_n bless_v before_o japhet_n the_o elder_a brother_n the_o more_o especial_a reason_n be_v think_v to_o be_v his_o great_a forwardness_n to_o cover_v his_o father_n nakedness_n so_o that_o here_o he_o seem_v for_o that_o cause_n to_o have_v precedency_n in_o the_o blessing_n i_o shall_v add_v another_o reason_n in_o the_o proper_a place_n obs_n 1._o it_o be_v not_o god_n method_n in_o blessing_n to_o follow_v the_o order_n of_o nature_n abraham_n be_v prefer_v before_o haran_n his_o elder_a brother_n ishmael_n be_v the_o first_o bear_v 48.20_o gen._n 11.26_o and_o 48.20_o yet_o isaac_n obtain_v the_o blessing_n so_o do_v jacob_n though_o esau_n be_v the_o elder_a brother_n and_o ephraim_n though_o the_o young_a be_v prefer_v by_o jacob_n and_o bless_v before_o manasses_n god_n see_v not_o as_o man_n see_v 21.3_o 2_o chro._n 21.3_o nor_o be_v his_o way_n as_o man_n way_n the_o elder_a brother_n among_o man_n be_v most_o esteem_v by_o his_o parent_n according_a to_o which_o rule_n 10_o 1_o sam._n 16.6_o 10_o jehoshaphat_n proceed_v when_o he_o prefer_v jehoram_n according_o eliab_n abinadab_n etc._n etc._n be_v better_o esteem_v and_o promote_v by_o jesse_n and_o samuel_n but_o some_o young_a one_o prove_v often_o time_n the_o better_a man_n who_o be_v least_o thought_n of_o as_o abraham_n as_o shem_n as_o joseph_n and_o david_n if_o we_o inquire_v into_o a_o more_o hide_a reason_n of_o this_o we_o may_v as_o well_o find_v it_o in_o ourselves_o as_o without_o we_o in_o the_o world_n that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n in_o we_o and_o which_o he_o most_o prize_n be_v the_o second_o birth_n the_o first_o man_n be_v of_o the_o earth_n earthy_a the_o second_o be_v the_o lord_n from_o heaven_n 15.47_o 1_o cor._n 15.47_o here_o the_o proverb_n be_v true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o the_o second_o be_v the_o better_a obs_n 2._o it_o be_v no_o small_a blessing_n to_o be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v from_o do_v evil_a 1.3_o 1_o sam._n 25_o 32_o march_n 1.21_o 2_o cor._n 13.7_o 2_o tim._n 4.18_o jam._n 1_o 17._o eph._n 1.3_o but_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o shem_n be_v also_o the_o author_n and_o donour_n of_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o especial_o those_o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o none_o but_o god_n can_v give_v none_o be_v fit_a to_o receive_v but_o the_o true_a shemite_n obs_n 3._o observe_v the_o goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o child_n obedient_a to_o their_o parent_n all_o we_o certain_o know_v that_o shem_n do_v 23_o gen._n 9.22_o 23_o be_v honour_v of_o his_o father_n yet_o he_o be_v for_o that_o bless_v of_o god_n and_o so_o bless_v that_o of_o his_o line_n descend_v heber_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o for_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o he_o be_v parallel_v with_o sh_v who_o in_o his_o time_n say_v theodoret_n be_v call_v a_o god_n upon_o earth_n deificatus_fw-la homo_fw-la as_o the_o ancient_n speak_v 6.2_o ecclus_n 49.16_o and_o 3._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la jer._n 35._o ephes_n 6.2_o and_o obtain_v great_a honour_n among_o man_n the_o same_o wiseman_n record_v many_o blessing_n unto_o they_o who_o honour_n their_o parent_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o philo_n reckon_v the_o five_o commandment_n in_o the_o first_o table_n it_o be_v a_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o first_o with_o promise_n a_o notable_a encouragement_n unto_o child_n to_o honour_v their_o parent_n obs_n 4._o when_o the_o patriarch_n go_v about_o to_o bless_v his_o son_n shem_n he_o break_v out_o into_o the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o shem_n be_v this_o to_o bless_v shem_n true_o then_o be_v shem_n most_o bless_a when_o god_n be_v bless_v and_o own_a and_o acknowledge_v as_o the_o only_a author_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n 15.10_o gen._n 28.14_o 15_o 16._o 1_o sam._n 25.32_o 39_o 1_o king_n 8.14_o 15._o gal._n 1.24_o 1_o cor._n 15.10_o we_o shall_v find_v this_o to_o be_v the_o practice_n of_o god_n saint_n after_o all_o the_o blessing_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v heap_v on_o jacob_n jacob_n look_v not_o on_o the_o blessing_n much_o less_o upon_o himself_o he_o look_v upon_o the_o lord_n the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o so_o do_v david_n so_o solomon_n be_v say_v to_o have_v bless_v the_o congregation_n when_o he_o bless_v god_n they_o glorify_v not_o i_o say_v s._n paul_n but_o god_n in_o i_o and_o i_o labour_v etc._n etc._n yet_o not_o i_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n with_o i_o and_o true_o what_o good_a soever_o befall_v the_o saint_n of_o god_n they_o impute_v it_o not_o to_o any_o worth_n in_o themselves_o but_o unto_o god_n or_o some_o gift_n of_o god_n impart_v unto_o they_o the_o faithful_a servant_n say_v not_o 19.16_o luke_n 19.16_o as_o we_o be_v wont_v to_o do_v i_o have_v gain_v but_o thy_o pound_n have_v gain_v ten_o pound_n and_o the_o other_o thy_o pound_n have_v gain_v five_o pound_n 2.8_o ephes_n 2.8_o he_o say_v not_o i_o have_v do_v this_o or_o that_o it_o be_v his_o obedience_n of_o faith_n that_o gain_v it_o and_o that_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n 5.4_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o so_o thy_o faith_n have_v make_v thou_o whole_a and_o when_o ever_o we_o have_v gain_v any_o conquest_n over_o any_o lust_n it_o be_v not_o any_o power_n of_o nature_n but_o we_o must_v say_v 15.57_o 1_o cor._n 15.57_o bless_a be_v god_n that_o give_v we_o the_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n when_o zachariah_n the_o father_n of_o john_n have_v be_v now_o long_o dumb_a he_o break_v silence_n not_o with_o exultation_n or_o expression_n of_o joy_n for_o the_o great_a blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o himself_o or_o upon_o israel_n 1.68_o luke_n 1.68_o his_o first_o word_n be_v the_o praise_n of_o god_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n after_o that_o large_a blessing_n of_o god_n pour_v upon_o the_o church_n 44.4.5_o esay_n 44.4.5_o i_o will_v pour_v my_o spirit_n upon_o thy_o seed_n and_o my_o blessing_n upon_o thy_o offspring_n etc._n etc._n how_o great_a be_v those_o who_o shall_v be_v think_v worthy_a of_o the_o bless_a spirit_n it_o follow_v one_o shall_v say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n the_o church_n appropriate_v nothing_o to_o itself_o but_o give_v all_o the_o glory_n unto_o god_n there_o
of_o god_n the_o great_a name_n tetragrammaton_fw-gr jehova_n whereby_o they_o understand_v a_o great_a prerogative_n of_o shem_n and_o his_o son_n the_o jsraelite_n and_o jew_n that_o the_o proper_a name_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v know_v only_o unto_o they_o but_o alas_o what_o benefit_n be_v it_o unto_o they_o or_o we_o to_o know_v god_n when_o we_o worship_v he_o not_o as_o god_n what_o profit_n be_v it_o for_o they_o or_o we_o to_o boast_v of_o god_n that_o we_o know_v his_o will_n when_o yet_o we_o do_v it_o not_o yea_o what_o a_o shame_n and_o disorder_n be_v it_o to_o know_v so_o much_o and_o do_v so_o little_a pudet_fw-la haec_fw-la opprobria_fw-la nobis_fw-la &_o dici_fw-la potuisse_fw-la &_o non_fw-la potuisse_fw-la refelli_fw-la yea_o what_o a_o terror_n it_o be_v and_o how_o ought_v it_o to_o trouble_v we_o since_o he_o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n obs_n 5._o to_o have_v a_o inheritance_n in_o the_o earth_n or_o a_o portion_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o a_o inheritance_n be_v a_o blessing_n of_o god_n math._n 5.5_o bless_a be_v the_o meek_a for_o they_o shall_v inherit_v the_o earth_n 1._o chron._n 4.10_o jabez_n say_v o_o that_o thou_o will_v bless_v i_o indeed_o and_o enlarge_v my_o coast_n obs_n 6._o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o blessing_n it_o be_v god_n that_o enlarge_v japhet_n and_o it_o be_v the_o god_n of_o jsrael_n that_o jabez_n pray_v unto_o to_o enlarge_v his_o coast_n 1._o chron._n 4.10_o he_o give_v inheritance_n in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n yea_o among_o those_o who_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n unto_o his_o people_n deut._n 2.5.9.19_o obs_n 7._o the_o lord_n set_v bound_n unto_o inheritance_n in_o the_o earth_n act._n 17.26_o he_o give_v a_o small_a portion_n to_o some_o a_o great_a to_o other_o as_o here_o he_o enlarge_v japhat_n mysticè_fw-la as_o i_o show_v what_o mysterye_n the_o heathen_a hide_v under_o shem_n and_o canaan_n so_o let_v we_o inquire_v what_o mystery_n they_o understand_v in_o the_o name_n of_o japhet_n that_o portion_n which_o noah_n allot_v unto_o his_o son_n japhet_n be_v the_o sea_n and_o the_o island_n and_o peninsula_n in_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n gen._n 10.5_o wherefore_o by_o japhet_n they_o understand_v neptune_n who_o they_o make_v god_n of_o the_o sea_n neptuno_n maritima_fw-la omne_fw-la cum_fw-la insulis_fw-la obvenerunt_fw-la say_v lactantius_n japhet_n have_v his_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o enlarge_v as_o noah_n imply_v in_o his_o blessing_n and_o neptune_n be_v from_o the_o same_o root_n passive_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v enlarge_v as_o in_o greek_a they_o call_v neptune_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o extend_v and_o enlarge_v from_o the_o large_a and_o wide_a sea_n job_n 11.9_o psal_n 104.25_o give_v he_o to_o his_o portion_n whence_o the_o egyptian_n say_v plutarch_n in_o his_o isis_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o because_o he_o live_v holy_o in_o the_o world_n the_o same_o befall_v he_o from_o the_o world_n that_o befall_v his_o father_n and_o brother_n shem_n and_o all_o that_o live_v godly_o in_o the_o world_n therefore_o they_o use_v his_o name_n in_o contempt_n when_o they_o speak_v of_o dote_v old_a man_n call_v they_o japhet_n as_o our_o english_a old_a crone_n in_o the_o same_o sense_n be_v a_o imitation_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v saturn_n by_o who_o they_o understand_v noah_n as_o i_o show_v before_o hesychius_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d japhetus_fw-la be_v by_o way_n of_o derision_n a_o old_a dote_a fool._n suidas_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aristoph_n nubes_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o to_o answer_v your_o father_n saucy_o nor_o to_o upbraid_v he_o with_o his_o old_a age_n by_o call_v he_o japhet_n hence_o we_o may_v learn_v not_o to_o be_v too_o hasty_a in_o credit_v evil_a report_n of_o man_n who_o be_v long_o since_o past_a or_o to_o esteem_v the_o the_o worse_a because_o they_o have_v get_v a_o ill_a name_n in_o the_o evil_a world_n do_v not_o our_o saviour_n imply_v that_o the_o best_a of_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o use_v matth._n 5.10_o 11._o yea_o do_v we_o not_o find_v that_o many_o who_o profess_v religion_n defame_n slander_n reproach_n and_o speak_v evil_a of_o thing_n that_o they_o know_v not_o and_o of_o man_n much_o better_o than_o themselves_o only_o because_o they_o be_v not_o on_o their_o side_n seth_n and_o shem_n though_o in_o great_a honour_n among_o good_a man_n eccl._n 49.16_o be_v traduce_v of_o old_a by_o name_n by_o the_o wicked_a world_n as_o i_o show_v out_o of_o plutarch_n and_o japhet_n fare_v no_o better_o as_o i_o have_v now_o show_v so_o they_o deal_v with_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n the_o serpent_n in_o all_o age_n have_v persecute_v the_o womn_n a_o especial_o in_o these_o latter_a time_n and_o cast_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n water_n as_o a_o flood_n etc._n etc._n revel_v 12.15_o that_o be_v reproach_n slander_n and_o defamation_n behold_v that_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n make_v here_o to_o japhet_n and_o the_o son_n of_o japhet_n and_o renew_v under_o manifold_a several_a name_n and_o expression_n peace_n esay_n 32._o rest_v psal_n 95._o refresh_v act_v 3_o a_o wealthy_a place_n psal_n 66.12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o latin_a refrigerium_fw-la sure_o they_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v respiratio_fw-la and_o the_o chaldee_n turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o breathe_n a_o spirit_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n itself_o which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o promise_n the_o great_a and_o precious_a promise_n of_o god_n make_v unto_o all_o the_o son_n of_o japhet_n so_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v to_o refresh_v whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o spirit_n it_o signify_v to_o enlarge_v as_o in_o the_o text_n 1_o sam._n 16.23_o dilatabatar_n saul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o cor._n 6.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v you_o enlarge_v or_o enlarge_v your_o love_n matth._n 11.28_o i_o will_v give_v you_o rest_n arab._n i_o will_v enlarge_v you_o as_o by_o shem_n the_o jew_n church_n be_v understand_v so_o by_o japhet_n be_v common_o understand_v the_o gentile_n so_o gen._n 10.5_o and_o as_o there_o be_v a_o enlarge_n as_o also_o contract_v according_a to_o extension_n natural_a and_o outward_a so_o like_o wise_a be_v there_o a_o enlarge_n according_o to_o intention_n spiritual_a and_o inward_a and_o that_o either_o that_o which_o god_n give_v and_o lead_v into_o or_o that_o which_o the_o evil_a spirit_n and_o our_o own_o evil_a heart_n be_v mislead_v into_o 1._o that_o which_o god_n give_v etc._n etc._n that_o we_o may_v understand_v this_o aright_o we_o must_v know_v that_o as_o body_n be_v say_v sometime_o to_o be_v in_o strait_a and_o narrow_a place_n sometime_o to_o be_v in_o a_o more_o large_a room_n so_o likewise_o by_o metaphor_n the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n of_o man_n be_v sometime_o in_o anguish_n and_o strait_n sometime_o in_o latitude_n freedom_n and_o enlargement_n psal_n 4._o and_o as_o cold_a contract_n and_o make_v condensation_n and_o thicken_v body_n and_o contract_v they_o into_o a_o narrow_a space_n and_o heat_n resolve_v they_o and_o set_v they_o in_o a_o large_a room_n even_o so_o there_o be_v certain_a streightning_n affection_n and_o passion_n and_o composition_n of_o they_o as_o self-love_n fear_n grief_n sadness_n envy_n suspicion_n these_o contract_n and_o straighten_v the_o heart_n and_o there_o be_v affection_n which_o widen_v and_o enlarge_v it_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n mercy_n hope_v joy_n cheerfulness_n delight_n these_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n according_o in_o scripture_n we_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oppose_a one_o to_o other_o that_o be_v strait_n and_o enlargement_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o cor._n 6.11_o 12_o 13._o this_o largeness_n be_v of_o the_o understanding_n will_n and_o affection_n which_o how_o so_o ever_o they_o differ_v much_o one_o from_o the_o other_o yet_o be_v they_o all_o signify_v by_o the_o heart_n as_o when_o god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v give_v to_o solomon_n largeness_n of_o heart_n 1._o king_n 4.29_o also_o the_o largeness_n of_o will_n and_o affection_n psal_n 81.10_o open_v thy_o mouth_n wide_a os_fw-la cordis_fw-la ad_fw-la desiderandum_fw-la &_o petendum_fw-la utilia_fw-la &_o implebo_fw-la illud_fw-la the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o heart_n thy_o will_n and_o affection_n say_v ludolphus_n why_o be_v god_n say_v to_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n of_o japhet_n and_o the_o son_n of_o japhet_n because_o he_o alone_o know_v
the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n call_v his_o body_n his_o temple_n joh._n 2._o he_o speak_v of_o the_o temple_n of_o his_o body_n this_o doubtless_o be_v a_o doctrine_n pious_a and_o unquestionable_a but_o that_o which_o may_v be_v prove_v rather_o from_o other_o place_n then_o this_o for_o this_o verse_n seem_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o japhet_n and_o his_o seed_n only_o as_o the_o former_a only_o of_o shem_n and_o he_o and_o if_o this_o shall_v also_o belong_v to_o shem_n than_o the_o late_a part_n shall_v be_v refer_v to_o shem_n also_o which_o will_v be_v a_o superfluous_a repetition_n it_o belong_v then_o to_o japhet_n he_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o shem._n and_o how_o be_v that_o to_o be_v understand_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o shem_n be_v 1._o either_o to_o dwell_v with_o shem_n in_o his_o tent_n for_o so_o they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d adhabitavit_fw-la &_o cohabitavit_fw-la to_o dwell_v together_o with_o as_o if_o the_o phrase_n so_o sound_a as_o that_o ephes_n 3.6_o that_o the_o gentile_n shall_v be_v fellow-heire_n etc._n etc._n and_o 2.14_o 19_o or_o 2._o that_o the_o son_n of_o japhet_n shall_v dispossess_v the_o son_n of_o shem_n of_o their_o tent_n and_o to_o that_o purpose_n 1._o chro._n 5.10_o reason_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o japhet_n by_o covenant_n as_o well_o as_o the_o god_n of_o shem_n rom._n 3.19_o he_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o shem._n his_o tent_n be_v large_a locus_fw-la est_fw-la &_o pluribus_fw-la vmbris_fw-la viz._n under_o the_o gospel_n esay_n 54.1_o 4._o their_o former_a straitness_n make_v only_o for_o the_o jew_n be_v forget_v esay_n 65.16_o lam._n 2.6_o 3._o in_o regard_n of_o japhet_n and_o his_o son_n their_o docibleness_n and_o readiness_n to_o believe_v the_o gospel_n rom._n 10.19_o 20._o this_o be_v the_o elder_a son_n to_o who_o his_o father_n say_v go_v and_o labour_n in_o the_o vineyard_n and_o he_o say_v i_o will_v not_o but_o afterward_o repent_v and_o go_v math._n 21.28_o the_o prodigal_a son_n that_o return_v to_o his_o father_n luk._n 15._o obs_n 1._o the_o church_n be_v here_o compare_v to_o tent_n and_o tabernacle_n no_o certain_a fix_v dwell_v house_n and_o so_o we_o understand_v hebr._n 11.9_o 10._o num._n 24.5_o zach._n 12.7_o mal._n 2.12_o 2_o cor._n 5.1_o so_o s._n peter_n speak_v of_o his_o own_o body_n 2_o pet._n 1.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o be_v the_o people_n of_o god_n a_o kind_n of_o scenitae_n &_o nomades_n as_o pliny_n and_o other_o tell_v we_o and_o as_o the_o tartar_n at_o this_o day_n live_v in_o tent_n and_o tabernacle_n we_o have_v here_o no_o abide_v city_n but_o we_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v hebr._fw-la 13.14_o obs_n 2._o the_o church_n be_v here_o compare_v in_o special_a to_o the_o tent_n of_o shem._n for_o as_o seth_n and_o his_o house_n before_o the_o flood_n be_v the_o church_n of_o 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jsrael_n mich._n 5.3_o gal._n 6.16_o and_o he_o be_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o inward_a rom._n 2._o obs_n 6._o there_o be_v a_o two_o fold_v state_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o growth_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o via_fw-la and_o in_fw-la patria_fw-la what_o the_o hebrew_n have_v tent_n be_v in_o the_o lxx_o house_n imply_v a_o two_o fold_v state_n of_o the_o church_n one_o fleet_a and_o the_o other_o durable_a and_o constant_a you_o read_v of_o both_o ephes_n 2.22_o vers_fw-la 4.14.15.16_o mysticè_fw-la but_o what_o further_a spiritual_a meaning_n be_v there_o of_o shems_n tent_n or_o house_n lxx_o and_o japhet_n dwell_v in_o they_o the_o true_a shem_n as_o i_o have_v show_v and_o prove_v large_o be_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o dwell_v in_o his_o saint_n psal_n 90.1_o joh._n 1.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hebr._n 3.6_o he_o work_v in_o they_o esay_n 26.12_o they_o in_o he_o joh._n 3.21_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o ancient_a divine_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mutua_fw-la coincessio_fw-la the_o tent_n of_o shem_n be_v call_v so_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o people_n dwelling_n in_o the_o wilderness_n till_o they_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a land_n and_o to_o jerusalem_n the_o promise_n than_o be_v to_o japhet_n and_o his_o child_n even_o to_o those_o who_o be_v stranger_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o from_o the_o city_n of_o god_n that_o if_o they_o will_v be_v persuade_v by_o god_n believe_v and_o become_v obedient_a they_o shall_v dwell_v in_o those_o tent_n who_o mean_a time_n dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o wickedness_n psal_n 84.10_o to_o dwell_v be_v alicubi_fw-la commorari_fw-la diutinè_fw-la cum_fw-la delectatione_n it_o be_v to_o abide_v long_o in_o a_o place_n for_o qui_fw-la hic_fw-la &_o illic_fw-la est_fw-la nullibi_fw-la est_fw-la it_o be_v with_o delight_n otherwise_o a_o man_n may_v abide_v long_o in_o a_o place_n where_o he_o have_v no_o delight_n at_o all_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v not_o say_v to_o dwell_v there_o as_o in_o a_o prison_n or_o in_o some_o place_n where_o he_o have_v ill_a neighbour_n psal_n 120._o to_o dwell_v with_o mesec_n but_o the_o lord_n say_v of_o jerusalem_n here_o will_v i_o dwell_v for_o i_o have_v a_o delight_n therein_o behold_v the_o great_a promise_n of_o god_n that_o his_o tabernacle_n shall_v be_v with_o man_n levit._n 26.11_o ezech._n 37.27_o revel_v 21.3_o 2_o cor._n 6.16_o a_o new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n even_o that_o dwell_a place_n of_o shem_n the_o jerusalem_n that_o look_v down_o from_o heaven_n revel_v 21.10_o which_o be_v the_o everlasting_a righteousness_n psal_n 85.11_o a_o jerusalem_n whereinto_o the_o ungodly_a must_v not_o enter_v revel_v 21.27_o that_o be_v they_o must_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n psalm_n 69.27_o a_o jerusalem_n that_o have_v gate_n psalm_n 118.20_o yea_o wall_n and_o bulwark_n esay_n 26.1_o 2._o a_o new_a jerusalem_n in_o jerusalem_n zach._n 12.6_o city_n that_o 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not_o deceive_v ourselves_o no_o evil_a shall_v dwell_v with_o he_o psal_n 5.4_o 5._o what_o communion_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n etc._n etc._n 1._o joh._n 2.6_o and_o 4.12_o 16._o there_o remain_v only_o the_o six_o and_o last_o axiom_n canaan_n shall_v be_v his_o servant_n or_o a_o servant_n unto_o they_o the_o doom_n of_o canaan_n be_v first_o denounce_v general_o a_o servant_n of_o servant_n shall_v he_o be_v unto_o his_o brethren_n ver_fw-la 25._o then_o follow_v a_o special_a application_n of_o his_o servitude_n under_o shem_n and_o the_o jew_n of_o which_o i_o have_v speak_v more_o large_o it_o remain_v that_o i_o show_v how_o ham_n and_o canaan_n be_v a_o servant_n unto_o japhet_n and_o the_o gentile_n which_o because_o it_o be_v not_o true_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n of_o ham_n and_o canaan_n we_o must_v seek_v it_o in_o their_o posterity_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o what_o remnant_n there_o be_v of_o ham_n and_o canaan_n in_o tyre_n and_o zidon_n 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as_o shem_n therefore_o he_o be_v make_v superior_a unto_o shem._n and_o this_o be_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o wicked_a world_n they_o put_v good_a for_o evil_n and_o evil_a for_o good_a darkness_n for_o light_n and_o light_n for_o darkness_n 5.20_o esay_n 5.20_o bitter_a for_o sweet_a and_o sweet_a for_o bitter_a why_o then_o shall_v it_o discontent_a any_o one_o of_o the_o true_a shems_n child_n to_o be_v dis-esteemed_n by_o the_o wicked_a world_n do_v they_o not_o say_v that_o the_o true_a shem_fw-mi the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o have_v god_n with_o he_o that_o he_o have_v a_o devil_n yea_o they_o think_v they_o say_v well_o 10.25_o mat._n 11.18_o john_n 8.48_o matth._n 10.25_o when_o they_o say_v so_o nay_o do_v they_o not_o call_v he_o beelzebub_n the_o prince_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o what_o great_a matter_n be_v it_o if_o they_o so_o call_v those_o of_o his_o household_n nay_o do_v they_o not_o say_v of_o simon_n magus_n who_o have_v a_o devil_n 8.10_o act_n 8.10_o that_o he_o 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servant_n to_o righteousness_n unto_o holiness_n let_v we_o return_v to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n 5._o hos_fw-la 14.1_o 5._o for_o we_o have_v fall_v by_o our_o iniquity_n let_v we_o take_v with_o we_o word_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o will_v we_o render_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n ashur_n shall_v not_o save_v we_o we_o will_v not_o ride_v upon_o horse_n neither_o will_v we_o say_v to_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n you_o be_v our_o god_n for_o in_o thou_o the_o fatherless_a find_v mercy_n then_o shall_v we_o hear_v that_o gracious_a answer_n of_o our_o god_n i_o will_v heal_v their_o backslide_n or_o rebellion_n i_o will_v love_v they_o free_o for_o my_o anger_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o he_o get_v thou_o out_o of_o thy_o country_n and_o from_o thy_o kindred_n 1._o genesis_n chap._n 12._o verse_n 1._o and_o from_o thy_o father_n house_n what_o our_o translator_n turn_v get_v thou_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vade_v tibi_fw-la or_o ad_fw-la te_fw-la go_v to_o thyself_o to_o thy_o own_o benefit_n which_o be_v not_o express_v but_o neglect_v by_o we_o and_o most_o other_o translator_n as_o also_o the_o duty_n signify_v hereby_o be_v slight_v by_o most_o man_n 4.23.24_o rom._n 4.23.24_o the_o introversion_n or_o turn_v into_o ourselves_o the_o lord_n here_o speak_v to_o abraham_n and_o to_o every_o son_n of_o abraham_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n reason_v 1â—_n phil._n 3.19_o james_z 3_o 1â—_n go_v out_o of_o thy_o own_o country_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o thy_o own_o earth_n thy_o earthly_a mind_n thy_o earthly_a wisdom_n go_v out_o of_o thy_o kindred_n thy_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n opposite_a unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n 1.4_o 2_o pet._n 1.4_o thy_o innate_a inbred_a corruption_n martin_n lhther_o turn_v it_o freund-schaft_a thy_o friendship_n thy_o lewd_a companion_n none_o worse_a than_o thou_o own_o carnal_a sense_n affection_n and_o lust_n thy_o own-ship_n thy_o selfness_n go_v out_o of_o thy_o father_n house_n while_o thou_o live_v in_o ur_fw-la of_o the_o chaldee_n the_o false_a light_n the_o light_n of_o devil_n 9.12_o john_n 8.44_o prov._n 9.12_o so_o s._n hierom_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quasi_fw-la daemon_n who_o be_v thy_o father_n but_o the_o devil_n himself_o go_v thou_o out_o of_o this_o thy_o country_n kindred_n and_o father_n house_n be_v wise_a for_o thyself_o go_v thou_o though_o none_o else_o will_v go_v rehoboam_n will_v not_o quit_v his_o youthful_a company_n 47.23_o ecclus_n 47.23_o but_o follow_v their_o counsel_n and_o so_o become_v the_o foolishness_n of_o the_o people_n thy_o god_n call_v thou_o to_o himself_o it_o be_v vetus_fw-la proverbium_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sequere_fw-la deum_fw-la follow_v thy_o god_n can_v even_o tully_n say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v the_o end_n according_a to_o most_o divine_a moses_n to_o follow_v god_n so_o 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of_o christ_n speak_v in_o i_o etc._n etc._n say_v s._n paul_n thus_o the_o lord_n speak_v to_o we_o but_o we_o hear_v he_o not_o by_o reason_n of_o that_o great_a din_n which_o the_o world_n make_v in_o our_o ear_n turn_v to_o thy_o own_o heart_n o_o son_n of_o abraham_n and_o thou_o will_v soon_o hear_v he_o speak_v to_o thou_o &_o say_v as_o here_o to_o abraham_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d go_v into_o thyself_o which_o thou_o will_v find_v experimental_o to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d most_o convenient_a for_o thou_o and_o most_o profitable_a for_o thou_o say_v r._n s._n j._n and_o he_o remove_v from_o thence_o 8._o genesis_n chap._n 12._o verse_n 8._o etc._n etc._n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v euulsit_fw-la he_o draw_v or_o pluck_v up_o from_o thence_o viz._n the_o stake_n of_o his_o tent_n in_o order_n to_o remove_v from_o thence_o abraham_n be_v now_o in_o sichem_n that_o signify_v a_o part_n he_o can_v not_o settle_v in_o a_o part_n who_o aim_v at_o perfection_n therefore_o righteous_a abraham_n travail_v towards_o the_o south_n vers_fw-la 9_o according_a to_o what_o the_o wisman_n say_v that_o the_o path_n of_o the_o just_a be_v as_o the_o morning_n light_n 4.18_o prov._n 4.18_o which_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n to_o thou_o be_v it_o speak_v o_o son_n of_o abraham_n set_a not_o up_o thy_o rest_n in_o sichem_n in_o any_o part_n or_o degree_n of_o holiness_n the_o lord_n promise_v all_o the_o holy_a land_n to_o abraham_n and_o to_o his_o seed_n for_o ever_o 15._o gen._n 13.14_o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pluck_v up_o thy_o stake_n dwell_v not_o in_o what_o be_v mutable_a and_o changeable_a follow_v thy_o father_n abraham_n and_o as_o he_o follow_v god_n who_o call_v he_o to_o his_o foot_n 4.12_o esay_n 41.2_o rom._n 4.12_o so_o do_v thou_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o thy_o father_n abraham_n faith_n and_o go_v on_o unto_o perfection_n which_o be_v no_o more_o than_o what_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n often_o exhort_v unto_o 11.1_o 1_o cor._n 11.1_o be_v you_o follower_n of_o i_o as_o i_o be_o of_o christ_n and_o be_v not_o slothful_a 6.12_o hebr._n 6.12_o but_o follower_n of_o they_o who_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n inherit_v the_o promise_n sermon_n v._o v._n serm._n v._n imputation_n of_o best_a reputation_n and_o he_o bring_v he_o forth_o abroad_o and_o say_v look_v now_o towards_o heaven_n and_o tell_v the_o star_n if_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o number_v they_o and_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o so_o shall_v thy_o seed_n be_v and_o he_o believe_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o impute_v it_o unto_o he_o for_o righteousness_n the_o jew_n have_v a_o tradition_n that_o abram_n have_v now_o obtain_v so_o notable_a a_o victory_n of_o four_o king_n who_o have_v conquer_v five_o since_o victory_n be_v reckon_v among_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sweet_a and_o most_o delightful_a thing_n abram_n fear_v lest_o his_o glorious_a 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pavebas_fw-la quando_fw-la victus_fw-la eras_fw-la ad_fw-la crastina_fw-la bella_fw-la parabas_fw-la the_o lord_n therefore_o engage_v himself_o for_o his_o pay_n promise_v himself_o for_o his_o protection_n and_o encourage_v he_o by_o both_o from_o this_o gracious_a promise_n abram_n gather_v in_o upon_o his_o god_n and_o be_v embolden_v to_o ask_v a_o son_n and_o heir_n of_o all_o his_o good_n many_o good_n god_n have_v give_v he_o gen._n 13._o but_o no_o child_n no_o heir_n to_o possess_v they_o after_o he_o lord_n god_n what_o will_v thou_o give_v i_o see_v i_o go_v childless_a my_o servant_n will_v be_v my_o heir_n it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n of_o barrenness_n haeredem_fw-la habere_fw-la non_fw-la suum_fw-la there_o be_v nothing_o will_v satisfy_v abraham_n but_o a_o son_n
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vision_n 16.9_o dan._n 2.19_o and_o 7.2_o act_n 16.9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o s._n chrys._n read_v the_o word_n then_o only_o the_o star_n be_v see_v and_o then_o the_o lord_n reveal_v secret_n to_o his_o saint_n the_o ancient_n observe_v that_o time_n as_o the_o fit_a for_o contemplation_n and_o therefore_o they_o call_v the_o night_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 30._o job_n 33.14.15_o 29_o 30._o from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d elihu_n observe_v it_o as_o the_o most_o seasonable_a time_n for_o divine_a dream_n i_o wish_v therefore_o that_o good_a man_n be_v as_o not_o too_o scrupulous_a about_o every_o dream_n so_o not_o too_o negligent_a of_o all_o obs_n 2._o our_o father_n abramâ—_n absolute_a obedience_n unto_o god_n guidance_n and_o direction_n 41.2_o esay_n 41.2_o the_o lord_n call_v he_o out_o of_o his_o country_n into_o a_o land_n that_o he_o shall_v show_v he_o and_o there_o lead_v he_o from_o place_n to_o place_n and_o here_o call_v he_o forth_o and_o the_o righteous_a man_n always_o follow_v god_n footstep_n 8.1_o 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 22_o rom._n 8.1_o the_o lord_n have_v also_o call_v we_o unto_o his_o foot_n and_o give_v his_o spirit_n after_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o walk_v and_o provide_v abram_n as_o a_o way-guide_a before_o we_o o_o you_o child_n of_o abram_n eamus_fw-la nos_fw-la &_o faciamus_fw-la similiter_fw-la let_v we_o go_v and_o do_v like_o wise_a there_o be_v two_o guide_n which_o offer_v themselves_o unto_o we_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 5.17_o 8.14_o gal._n 5.1_o rom._n 4.12_o rom._n 8.14_o it_o concern_v we_o extreme_a near_o whether_o of_o the_o two_o we_o follow_v for_o as_o many_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n they_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o one_o of_o the_o ancient_n report_v god_n speech_n to_o abram_n thus_o away_o with_o thy_o astrology_n according_a to_o the_o principle_n of_o which_o thou_o see_v in_o the_o star_n that_o thy_o 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be_v above_o whereas_o indeed_o hell_n be_v above_o in_o pride_n and_o highmindedness_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o that_o be_v high_a in_o man_n be_v a_o abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 16.15_o luke_n 16.15_o man_n conceive_v that_o hell_n be_v beneath_o but_o heaven_n be_v indeed_o beneath_o in_o humility_n lowliness_n and_o meekeness_n for_o sure_o as_o where_o the_o king_n be_v the_o court_n be_v so_o where_o god_n be_v 138.6_o psal_n 138.6_o heaven_n be_v and_o that_o be_v with_o the_o humble_a and_o lowly_a 3._o axiom_n he_o bid_v abram_n try_v if_o he_o can_v number_v they_o these_o word_n may_v be_v consider_v 1._o either_o in_o themselves_o or_o 2._o as_o the_o protasis_n of_o the_o
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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o lxx_o render_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o most_o frequent_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o think_v esteem_v reckon_v impute_v it_o be_v use_v in_o scripture_n in_o regard_n of_o sin_n 1._o 32.2_o 2_o sam._n 19.19_o psal_n 32.2_o negative_o as_o to_o discount_n it_o to_o discharge_v it_o not_o impute_v it_o unto_o the_o sinner_n let_v not_o my_o lord_n impute_v iniquity_n to_o i_o say_v shimei_n to_o david_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o righteousness_n affirmative_o and_o so_o to_o impute_v for_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 106.30_o with_o num._n 25_o 12_o 13._o mal._n 2_o 5._o be_v for_o god_n to_o accept_v and_o reward_v what_o good_a be_v find_v in_o we_o work_v according_a to_o his_o will_n whereby_o we_o give_v he_o honour_n though_o it_o be_v our_o bind_a duty_n so_o to_o do_v phineas_n give_v god_n the_o honour_n of_o his_o power_n fear_v before_o his_o name_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o justice_n then_o execute_v upon_o israel_n for_o their_o idolatry_n and_o whoredom_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n accept_v as_o a_o righteous_a and_o well_o please_a service_n at_o his_o hand_n and_o reward_v it_o with_o his_o covenant_n of_o peace_n and_o a_o everlasting_a priesthood_n in_o his_o posterity_n who_o keep_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n 3._o to_o count_v or_o impute_v faith_n for_o righteousness_n or_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o righteous_a may_v be_v two_o way_n understand_v 1._o either_o as_o faith_n in_o christ_n obedient_a death_n the_o atonement_n for_o our_o sin_n be_v account_v to_o the_o belief_n for_o righteousness_n whereby_o the_o sinner_n be_v acquit_v and_o pardon_v as_o if_o he_o be_v innocent_a and_o have_v not_o sin_v 2._o or_o else_o as_o faith_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o promise_v and_o be_v faithful_a and_o true_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v what_o he_o promise_v be_v impute_v for_o righteousness_n the_o latter_a be_v here_o mean_v as_o it_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o text._n thus_o abram_n believe_v in_o god_n promise_v he_o a_o son_n and_o able_a to_o perform_v what_o he_o promise_v and_o herein_o lie_v no_o small_a part_n of_o our_o happiness_n that_o though_o our_o nature_n be_v full_o repair_v by_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n which_o be_v the_o positive_a part_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o unless_o the_o guilt_n of_o our_o former_a sin_n be_v take_v away_o by_o non-imputation_n pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o old_a sin_n we_o shall_v yet_o perish_v what_o be_v it_o then_o to_o be_v justify_v not_o to_o be_v imagine_v righteous_a 14.17_o rom._n 8.10_o psal_n 24.5_o jer._n 23.6_o rom._n 6.18.22_o and_o 14.17_o but_o to_o be_v true_o make_v so_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o very_a righteousness_n itself_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n he_o shall_v receive_v 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these_o three_o axiom_n let_v we_o begin_v with_o the_o first_o 1._o the_o lord_n correct_v the_o woman_n 1._o by_o the_o woman_n understand_v the_o church_n or_o such_o as_o be_v now_o to_o be_v reform_v and_o make_v the_o church_n of_o christ_n 2._o what_o lord_n be_v this_o and_o to_o which_o of_o the_o three_o witness_n do_v it_o belong_v its_o evident_a from_o his_o act_n of_o correct_v that_o it_o be_v the_o father_n to_o who_o the_o law_n be_v attribute_v by_o which_o he_o correct_v 40.8_o psal_n 40.8_o 3._o how_o do_v the_o lord_n correct_v the_o woman_n the_o lord_n correct_v the_o woman_n either_o inward_o or_o outward_o inward_o as_o by_o every_o word_n of_o god_n so_o special_o by_o his_o law_n and_o this_o he_o do_v in_o the_o thought_n and_o affection_n of_o man_n 94.12_o 2_o tim._n 3.16_o psal_n 94.12_o by_o propose_v unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n their_o evil_a thought_n intention_n and_o purpose_n and_o sinful_a affection_n will_n and_o action_n contrary_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o think_v wicked_o etc._n etc._n but_o i_o will_v reprove_v thou_o and_o set_v before_o thou_o the_o thing_n that_o thou_o have_v do_v he_o reprove_v the_o vain_a thought_n psal_n 50._o the_o lord_n correct_v also_o outward_o and_o that_o by_o manifold_a way_n elihu_n tell_v we_o of_o some_o job_n 33.19_o and_o david_n when_o thou_o with_o rebuke_n do_v chasten_v man_n but_o as_o in_o other_o duty_n so_o in_o this_o especial_o god_n make_v one_o man_n a_o kind_n of_o god_n unto_o another_o homo_fw-la homini_fw-la deus_fw-la thus_o either_o the_o voice_n from_o the_o life_n reprove_v levit._fw-la 19.17_o or_o the_o life_n itself_o let_v the_o righteous_a smite_v i_o and_o reprove_v i_o psal_n 141.5_o whence_o obs_n 1._o in_o what_o condition_n the_o lord_n find_v we_o when_o he_o come_v to_o correct_v we_o by_o his_o law_n faulty_a and_o unruly_a hagar_n be_v proud_a and_o stubborn_a contemn_v her_o mistress_n and_o ishmael_n be_v a_o saucy_a boy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o jeerer_n and_o a_o mocker_n sarah_n therefore_o afflict_v hagar_n and_o at_o length_n turn_v she_o and_o her_o son_n out_o of_o door_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o thing_n be_v a_o allegory_n say_v the_o apostle_n gal._n 4.24_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o our_o natural_a body_n deprave_v by_o sin_n be_v a_o servant_n so_o servant_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d revel_v 18.13_o body_n which_o we_o render_v slave_n of_o such_o a_o body_n the_o apostle_n speak_v i_o keep_v under_o my_o body_n and_o bring_v it_o into_o subjection_n 1_o cor._n 9.27_o obs_n 2._o see_v a_o economy_n and_o dispensation_n of_o god_n the_o father_n whereof_o there_o be_v little_a notice_n take_v in_o the_o christian_a world_n there_o be_v much_o talk_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o son_n but_o little_a speech_n be_v make_v of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o father_n and_o correction_n by_o it_o necessary_o precede_v the_o gospel_n of_o the_o son_n 5.17.21_o john_n 5.17.21_o for_o as_o there_o be_v a_o work_n of_o the_o son_n so_o be_v there_o also_o a_o work_n of_o the_o father_n you_o read_v of_o the_o father_n raise_v of_o the_o dead_a 19_o gal._n 4_o 19_o as_o well_o as_o the_o son_n and_o as_o there_o be_v a_o shape_n and_o form_n of_o christ_n in_o those_o who_o believe_v and_o obey_v the_o gospel_n of_o the_o son_n 5.37_o john_n 5.37_o so_o be_v there_o a_o form_n and_o shape_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o those_o who_o believe_v and_o obey_v the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o father_n god_n the_o father_n first_o prepare_v the_o woman_n by_o correction_n and_o discipline_n and_o instruct_v she_o and_o he_o then_o appoint_v she_o as_o a_o
the_o law_n minister_n of_o the_o kill_a letter_n 2_o cor._n 3.6_o where_o we_o read_v also_o that_o there_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n such_o as_o be_v serviceable_a to_o the_o son_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n obs_n 3._o the_o church_n come_v not_o unprepared_a or_o extempore_o out_o of_o her_o unregenerate_a estate_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n she_o be_v bring_v by_o eliezer_n god_n helper_n by_o john_n baptist_n the_o friend_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n joh._n 3.29_o eph._n 5.25_o 26_o 27._o reproof_n those_o who_o reject_v the_o correction_n and_o instruction_n of_o the_o law_n some_o be_v say_v profess_o so_o to_o do_v but_o true_o i_o hope_v better_o of_o they_o other_o extreme_o blame_v these_o yet_o do_v the_o same_o thing_n almost_o all_o say_v the_o lesson_n of_o the_o law_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v learn_v so_o almost_o all_o man_n upon_o the_o matter_n forsake_v the_o law_n and_o how_o then_o can_v they_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v come_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n yea_o most_o man_n leap_v over_o john_n baptist_n head_n commence_v christian_n per_fw-la saltum_fw-la before_o they_o have_v be_v johannites_n must_v not_o john_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o forerunner_n who_o present_v we_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n 2_o cor._n 11.2_o axiom_n 3._o god_n the_o father_n appoint_v out_o a_o wife_n for_o isaac_n the_o word_n afford_v this_o sense_n also_o for_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o most_o frequent_o signify_v to_o correct_v or_o prepare_v by_o instruction_n signify_v also_o to_o appoint_v or_o design_n as_o also_o to_o point_v out_o or_o make_v evident_a in_o which_o sense_n the_o apostle_n hebr._n 11.1_o say_v that_o faith_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o evidence_n or_o make_v thing_n appear_v which_o be_v not_o see_v otherwise_o thus_o castellio_n high_a and_o low_a dutch._n this_o be_v true_a 1._o literal_o 2._o spiritual_o 1._o literal_o and_o so_o the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n appoint_v a_o wife_n for_o isaac_n be_v the_o pursuance_n of_o his_o own_o first_o ordinance_n and_o institution_n for_o the_o propagate_a of_o a_o holy_a seed_n he_o alone_o as_o he_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o the_o child_n of_o man_n so_o he_o fashion_n and_o fit_v they_o in_o a_o mutual_a harmony_n one_o towards_o another_o and_o in_o this_o sense_n a_o prudent_a wife_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n prov._n 19.14_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o jsaac_n himself_o he_o permit_v the_o whole_a provision_n and_o care_n of_o a_o mutual_a helper_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o father_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n take_v himself_o to_o be_v engage_v to_o answer_v with_o suitable_a providence_n the_o affiance_n and_o trust_v repose_v in_o he_o obs_n 1._o the_o state_n of_o matrimony_n be_v not_o despicable_a god_n himself_o appoint_v a_o wife_n for_o isaac_n obs_n 2._o some_o ground_n for_o that_o which_o be_v vulgar_o speak_v that_o marriage_n be_v make_v in_o heaven_n obs_n 3._o no_o ground_n for_o their_o fond_a conceit_n who_o heart_n follow_v their_o eye_n after_o a_o skin-deep_a beauty_n as_o if_o god_n have_v appoint_v they_o wife_n in_o that_o disorderly_a way_n it_o be_v true_a god_n may_v appoint_v such_o marriage_n as_o a_o due_a punishment_n of_o those_o who_o transgress_v that_o formalis_fw-la ratio_fw-la of_o christian_a marriage_n 1_o cor._n 7.39_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d only_o in_o the_o lord_n mystical_o when_o the_o apostle_n have_v speak_v of_o wedlock_n this_o faith_n he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o great_a mystery_n for_o i_o speak_v of_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n a_o and_o so_o do_v moses_n here_o when_o he_o tell_v we_o of_o god_n appoint_v out_o a_o wife_n for_o isaac_n hereby_o we_o mystical_o understand_v to_o be_v mean_v the_o pre-ordaining_a and_o choose_v a_o church_n for_o christ_n ephes_n 1.4_o obser_n the_o oeconomy_n and_o dispensation_n of_o the_o father_n when_o abraham_n send_v his_o servant_n and_o he_o provide_v a_o wife_n for_o his_o master_n son_n and_o transact_v the_o whole_a business_n without_o jsaac_n his_o interpose_v what_o can_v we_o gather_v hence_o but_o abraham_n fatherly_a providence_n for_o his_o son_n and_o jsaac_n obedience_n and_o submission_n unto_o his_o father_n will_n these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o be_v good_a moral_a observation_n and_o all_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o letter_n will_v gather_v from_o hence_o but_o we_o may_v further_o observe_v that_o the_o spiritual_a jsaac_n intermedles_a not_o with_o his_o own_o wife_n she_o be_v first_o disciple_v fit_v instruct_v and_o every_o way_n prepare_v by_o the_o father_n and_o then_o appoint_v out_o to_o he_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o without_o a_o great_a mystery_n that_o adam_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n when_o his_o wife_n be_v take_v out_o of_o he_o the_o mother_n of_o all_o the_o live_a one_o the_o spouse_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o second_o adam_n now_o crucify_v as_o in_o a_o dead_a sleep_n upon_o the_o cross_n and_o marry_v unto_o he_o who_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a rom._n 7.4_o and_o herein_o be_v isaac_n also_o make_v like_a unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o have_v now_o a_o wife_n provide_v for_o he_o without_o his_o knowledge_n when_o by_o his_o own_o will_n that_o be_v his_o humane_a judgement_n he_o neither_o take_v nor_o reject_v any_o soul_n for_o i_o come_v not_o say_v he_o to_o do_v my_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o my_o father_n joh._n 5.30_o and_o 6.37_o 38._o i_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n not_o to_o do_v my_o own_o will_n but_o the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o but_o if_o i_o be_v appoint_v out_o for_o jsaac_n eliezer_n will_v take_v i_o if_o god_n have_v appoint_v i_o to_o salvation_n i_o shall_v have_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n if_o i_o shall_v be_v save_v god_n will_v bring_v i_o to_o the_o church_n act._n 13.47_o if_o i_o be_v ordain_v unto_o eternal_a life_n i_o shall_v believe_v act._n 13.48_o these_o be_v perverse_a dispute_n of_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n if_o god_n have_v appoint_v thou_o to_o salvation_n he_o have_v also_o correct_v thou_o nurture_v chastened_a and_o instruct_v thou_o and_o prepare_v and_o fit_v thou_o by_o his_o law_n for_o his_o son_n the_o spiritual_a isaac_n and_o then_o thou_o must_v be_v corrigible_a teachable_a pliable_a and_o yield_v the_o lord_n choose_v such_o son_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o be_v of_o christ_n hebr._n 12._o what_o wise_a father_n will_v match_v his_o son_n to_o one_o base_a bear_v now_o if_o you_o refuse_v chastisement_n you_o be_v bastard_n and_o not_o son_n hebr._n 12.8_o if_o god_n have_v appoint_v unto_o thou_o his_o kingdom_n it_o be_v as_o he_o have_v appoint_v it_o unto_o christ_n and_o how_o be_v that_o but_o by_o temptation_n by_o affliction_n by_o death_n for_o ought_v not_o christ_n to_o suffer_v these_o thing_n and_o ita_fw-la so_o vulg._n lat._n and_o castellio_n to_o enter_v into_o his_o kingdom_n that_o so_o suffer_v with_o he_o we_o may_v reign_v with_o he_o luke_n 22.29_o and_o 24.26_o put_v on_o as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n bowel_n of_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v the_o ornament_n of_o christ_n spouse_n the_o spouse_n of_o christ_n be_v all_o glorious_a within_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n kindness_n humbleness_n of_o mind_n meekness_n long-suffering_a etc._n etc._n her_o clothing_n be_v of_o wrought_a gold_n that_o be_v charity_n that_o be_v her_o upper_a garment_n be_v love_n to_o god_n her_o neighbour_n her_o enemy_n above_o all_o these_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n col._n 3.14_o god_n the_o father_n do_v not_o appoint_v a_o merciless_a unkind_a proud_a impatient_a spouse_n for_o his_o son_n he_o have_v not_o choose_v a_o scold_n but_o one_o clothe_v with_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n he_o have_v appoint_v a_o spouse_n for_o his_o son_n adorn_v with_o all_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n he_o have_v not_o appoint_v a_o nasty_a slut._n the_o church_n be_v a_o bride_n prepare_v and_o adorn_v for_o her_o husband_n revel_v 21.2_o who_o ever_o be_v espouse_v to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v such_o object_n 1._o but_o if_o god_n have_v appoint_v i_o to_o wrath_n how_o can_v i_o possible_o be_v a_o spouse_n of_o the_o spiritual_a jsaac_n the_o lord_n have_v swear_v that_o he_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a ezech._n 33.11_o designation_n destination_n or_o appoint_v to_o wrath_n it_o must_v be_v a_o act_n of_o god_n will_n now_o he_o swear_v he_o will_v it_o not_o he_o swear_v not_o false_o or_o in_o vain_a as_o
house_n of_o god_n esau_n go_v into_o the_o country_n from_o the_o face_n of_o his_o brother_n jacob._n 6._o gen._n 36._o ver._n 6._o what_o country_n go_v he_o into_o verse_n 8._o we_o read_v he_o dwell_v in_o mount_n seir._n what_o they_o turn_v into_o the_o country_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o earth_n for_o esau_n the_o earthly_a man_n decline_v to_o the_o earth_n his_o own_o inheritance_n that_o be_v the_o natural_a be_v and_o indeed_o whither_o else_o can_v his_o many_o earthly_a and_o sinful_a thought_n and_o work_n wife_n &_o child_n of_o the_o canaanitish_a and_o ishmalitish_n race_n sway_v he_o and_o therefore_o moses_n relate_v the_o generation_n of_o esau_n tell_v we_o he_o be_v edom_n v._o 1._o of_o this_o chapter_n and_o that_o we_o may_v take_v the_o more_o notice_n of_o it_o he_o tell_v we_o again_o v._o 8._o esau_n be_v edom_n that_o be_v the_o earth_n or_o earthly_a man_n and_o therefore_o he_o propend_v and_o incline_v unto_o the_o earth_n for_o in_o who_o there_o be_v a_o great_a increase_n of_o blessing_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a there_o be_v great_a danger_n lest_o the_o earthy_a depart_n from_o the_o heavenly_a let_v good_a man_n who_o be_v rich_a in_o this_o world_n take_v heed_n of_o this_o lest_o their_o wealth_n plunge_v and_o sink_v they_o into_o a_o earthly_a mind_n it_o be_v infinite_o better_o with_o crates_n that_o esau_n cast_v all_o his_o riches_n into_o the_o sea_n and_o be_v subject_a unto_o jacob_n then_o that_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o shall_v drown_v jacob_n and_o esau_n both_o in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n 1_o tim._n 6.9_o let_v he_o rather_o say_v with_o that_o philosopher_n hence_o all_o you_o vain_a and_o evil_a concupiscence_n i_o will_v rather_o drown_v you_o then_o be_v drown_v of_o you_o let_v he_o take_v and_o follow_v that_o good_a counsel_n of_o the_o apostle_n 1_o tim_n 6.17_o 18_o 19_o jacob_n say_v 35._o gen._n 37._o ver._n 35._o i_o will_v go_v down_o into_o the_o grave_n unto_o my_o son_n mourning_n jacob_n have_v say_v before_o v._o 33._o a_o evil_a beast_n have_v devour_v he_o joseph_n be_v without_o doubt_n rend_v in_o piece_n and_o here_o he_o say_v he_o will_v go_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n unto_o his_o son_n if_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o grave_n be_v it_o not_o also_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o evil_a beast_n such_o a_o other_o mistranslation_n they_o put_v in_o the_o margin_n jonah_n 2.2_o where_o have_v right_o turn_v hell_n what_o v._o 1._o they_o render_v the_o belly_n of_o the_o fish_n they_o think_v to_o mend_v the_o matter_n by_o say_v in_o the_o margin_n or_o the_o grave_n for_o the_o avoid_v this_o exception_n be_v it_o not_o better_o render_v the_o dead_a or_o since_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v the_o common_a state_n of_o the_o dead_a why_o may_v it_o not_o be_v so_o render_v or_o what_o if_o we_o render_v the_o word_n hell_n if_o we_o explain_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n to_o be_v the_o common_a state_n of_o the_o dead_a it_o have_v a_o spiritual_a meaning_n in_o it_o joseph_n who_o be_v also_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jehoseph_n psal_n 81.6_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o the_o perfection_n be_v tear_v in_o piece_n by_o the_o evil_a beast_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o general_n or_o more_o special_o of_o envy_n in_o his_o brethren_n therefore_o jacob_n resolve_v that_o he_o will_v go_v down_o to_o the_o grave_n or_o death_n with_o he_o to_o this_o evil_a beast_n s._n stephen_n refer_v the_o sale_n of_o joseph_n act_v 7.9_o and_o what_o jacob_n here_o say_v of_o his_o son_n joseph_n he_o prophesy_v at_o unaware_o of_o the_o spiritual_a joseph_n the_o christ_n of_o god_n who_o be_v rend_v in_o piece_n fraction_n and_o faction_n in_o these_o last_o day_n yet_o who_o be_v grieve_v for_o the_o breach_n of_o joseph_n amos_n 6.6_o who_o resolve_v to_o die_v with_o he_o and_o as_o jacob_n here_o to_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o thy_o signet_n 18._o gen._n 38._o ver._n 18._o thy_o bracelet_n and_o thy_o staff_n that_o be_v in_o thy_o hand_n hierom_n indeed_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d armillam_fw-la tuam_fw-la thy_o bracelet_n but_o do_v the_o word_n signify_v so_o any_o where_o else_o be_v there_o any_o such_o fashion_n among_o god_n people_n for_o man_n to_o wear_v bracelet_n on_o their_o hand_n it_o be_v true_a the_o sabean_o put_v bracelet_n on_o their_o hand_n ezech_v 23.42_o but_o it_o be_v speak_v of_o woman_n as_o the_o affix_v there_o prove_v what_o be_v say_v of_o the_o bracelet_n numb_a 31.50_o they_o be_v take_v from_o the_o midianite_n but_o saul_n wear_v a_o bracelet_n 2_o sam._n 1.10_o true_o but_o the_o chal._n par._n turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d phylactery_n or_o prayer-ornament_n these_o probable_o he_o put_v on_o as_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d foreknow_v his_o death_n 1_o sam._n 28.19_o so_o the_o jew_n about_o to_o die_v put_v on_o their_o tephillin_n as_o the_o christian_n receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n or_o their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viaticum_fw-la often_o on_o their_o deathbed_n however_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o use_v in_o any_o of_o these_o example_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o usual_a word_n which_o signify_v bracelet_n be_v the_o woman_n ornament_n gen._n 24.22.47_o numb_a 31.50_o ezech._n 16.11_o and_o elsewhere_o but_o if_o the_o word_n here_o use_v signify_v not_o bracelet_n what_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o it_o since_o the_o other_o two_o part_n of_o the_o pledge_n give_v by_o judah_n be_v appertain_v to_o the_o hand_n as_o the_o signet_n and_o the_o staff_n its_o probable_a this_o three_o also_o may_v signify_v something_o thereto_o belong_v and_o since_o pagnin_n render_v the_o word_n frustum_fw-la panni_fw-la parvum_fw-la a_o small_a piece_n of_o cloth_n we_o may_v turn_v the_o word_n handkerchief_n that_o which_o may_v make_v this_o probable_a be_v the_o version_n of_o the_o lxx_o who_o turn_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d aquila_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o chain_n the_o scholiast_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d s._n cyril_n interpret_v it_o a_o orâ—ament_n wherewithal_o judah_n clad_v his_o skin_n after_o the_o chaldee_n mode_n but_o meursius_n in_o his_o glossar_n graecobarb_n interpret_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o isidore_n turn_v manuale_a which_o be_v in_o english_a a_o handkerchief_n unless_o with_o papias_n we_o understand_v orarium_fw-la to_o be_v stola_fw-la sacerdotalis_fw-la a_o long_a garment_n which_o sacred_a person_n wear_v as_o a_o ensign_n of_o dignity_n and_o so_o as_o in_o the_o next_o chapter_n gen._n 39.13_o joseph_n be_v famous_a for_o leave_v his_o garment_n that_o he_o may_v keep_v his_o chastity_n so_o in_o this_o chapter_n judah_n be_v infamous_a for_o paun_v his_o garment_n that_o he_o may_v enjoy_v his_o lust_n joseph_n find_v grace_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o he_o serve_v he_o 4._o gen._n 39_o ver._n 4._o why_o be_v mention_v make_v here_o first_o of_o joseph_n service_n we_o find_v before_o that_o potiphar_n buy_v he_o and_o potiphar_n be_v twice_o before_o say_v to_o be_v joseph_n master_n but_o now_o first_o joseph_n be_v say_v to_o have_v serve_v he_o here_o be_v a_o manifest_a oversight_n of_o our_o translator_n in_o that_o they_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o use_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o scripture_n here_o clear_o distinguish_v these_o imply_v that_o in_o the_o former_a word_n joseph_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d serve_v his_o master_n as_o in_o the_o field_n or_o elsewhere_o at_o large_a in_o some_o inferior_a employment_n but_o his_o master_n observe_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o he_o and_o that_o the_o lord_n make_v all_o that_o he_o do_v to_o prosper_v in_o his_o hand_n hereupon_o joseph_n find_v grace_n in_o his_o sight_n and_o he_o wait_v upon_o he_o or_o minister_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o here_o use_v which_o imply_v a_o great_a nearness_n unto_o he_o to_o who_o he_o minister_v and_o that_o in_o a_o more_o generous_a and_o liberal_a way_n as_o have_v win_v upon_o his_o favour_n and_o now_o become_v his_o favourite_n and_o therefore_o the_o lxx_o here_o turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o please_v he_o thus_o the_o word_n be_v distinguish_v both_o in_o military_a and_o church_n affair_n the_o soldier_n serve_v the_o king_n in_o their_o war_n the_o servant_n of_o hadarezer_n make_v peace_n with_o david_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o serve_v he_o 1_o chron._n 19.19_o but_o the_o prince_n and_o such_o as_o be_v
scripture_n use_v this_o phrase_n as_o many_o other_o for_o modesty_n sake_n as_o the_o jew_n speak_v before_o child_n they_o call_v a_o swine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d another_o thing_n lest_o the_o child_n by_o hear_v it_o name_v shall_v lust_n after_o it_o yea_o the_o holy_a spirit_n not_o only_a clothes_n the_o uncomely_a part_n with_o more_o abundant_a comeliness_n of_o word_n but_o also_o impose_v on_o the_o thigh_n a_o more_o venerable_a respect_n in_o that_o it_o be_v make_v a_o symbolum_fw-la and_o token_n of_o life_n and_o truth_n for_o abraham_n adjure_v his_o servant_n gen._n 24.2_o 3._o and_o 47.29_o jacob_n his_o son_n joseph_n by_o cause_v they_o to_o put_v their_o hand_n under_o their_o thigh_n when_o they_o swear_v whence_o christ_n be_v to_o descend_v according_a to_o the_o flesh_n who_o be_v the_o eternal_a life_n 1_o john_n 5.20_o and_o essential_a truth_n john_n 14.6_o and_o therefore_o the_o prophet_n foretell_v that_o he_o who_o shall_v swear_v on_o earth_n shall_v swear_v by_o the_o god_n amen_o or_o christ_n the_o truth_n esay_n 65.16_o and_o that_o oath_n which_o abraham_n impose_v on_o eliezer_n god_n helper_n 1_o cor._n 3.9_o a_o figure_n of_o john_n the_o baptist_n who_o be_v to_o make_v ready_a a_o people_n prepare_v for_o the_o lord_n luke_n 1.17_o even_o a_o spouse_n for_o christ_n the_o true_a spiritual_a isaac_n that_o oath_n be_v take_v by_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n through_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n gen._n 24.2_o 3._o by_o put_v his_o hand_n under_o his_o thigh_n out_o of_o which_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n the_o messiah_n be_v to_o come_v and_o so_o much_o the_o chald_v paraphra_v there_o speak_v express_o thou_o shall_v swear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o word_n john_n 1.1_o the_o god_n of_o truth_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rev._n 3.14_o which_o can_v not_o but_o be_v do_v with_o great_a reverence_n howbeit_o jacob_n after_o his_o victory_n over_o the_o angel_n halt_v on_o his_o thigh_n gen._n 32.31_o whereby_o may_v be_v mystical_o employ_v that_o however_o he_o himself_o have_v obtain_v a_o solid_a victory_n over_o the_o angel_n yet_o his_o posterity_n who_o proceed_v out_o of_o his_o thigh_n shall_v in_o league_n claudicare_fw-la halt_v in_o their_o obedience_n unto_o the_o holy_a law_n of_o god_n as_o although_o christ_n break_v the_o head_n of_o the_o serpent_n yet_o the_o serpent_n prevail_v against_o the_o heel_n of_o his_o mystical_a body_n and_o will_v god_n it_o be_v not_o too_o true_o perform_v in_o these_o dregs_o of_o time_n when_o the_o serpentine_a brood_n a_o sort_n of_o people_n who_o call_v themselves_o ranter_n who_o pretend_v to_o the_o height_n of_o christian_a piety_n yet_o break_v all_o that_o boundary_a wherewith_o god_n and_o nature_n have_v enclose_v certain_a secret_a action_n and_o word_n and_o lay_v all_o civility_n modesty_n sober_a orderly_a and_o venerable_a behaviour_n quite_o waste_v o_o thou_o that_o be_v call_v jacob_n be_v these_o his_o do_n mic._n 2.7_o o_o that_o it_o be_v well_o consider_v by_o those_o who_o it_o most_o concern_v that_o for_o these_o thing_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n ephes_n 5.6_o as_o for_o we_o who_o be_v the_o surrogatus_fw-la israel_n call_v the_o israel_n of_o god_n gal._n 6.16_o let_v we_o not_o halt_v as_o weak_a jacob_n but_o be_v strong_a as_o israel_n let_v we_o make_v up_o and_o repair_v the_o breach_n of_o modesty_n sobriety_n chaste_a decent_a and_o orderly_a conversation_n esay_n 58.12_o and_o so_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v act_v any_o uncleanness_n that_o let_v not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o name_n of_o it_o be_v hear_v among_o we_o as_o become_v saint_n ephes_n 5.3_o fortior_fw-la est_fw-la qui_fw-la se_fw-la quà m_fw-la qui_fw-la fortissima_fw-la vincit_fw-la maenia_n he_o who_o rule_v his_o own_o spirit_n be_v better_a than_o he_o who_o take_v a_o city_n prov._n 16.32_o what_o though_o thou_o yet_o be_v weak_a thy_o strength_n be_v not_o thy_o own_o be_v strong_a in_o thy_o god_n when_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o thigh-bone_n of_o jacob_n be_v put_v out_o of_o joint_n 32.25_o gen._n 32.25_o than_o he_o be_v call_v israel_n so_o that_o it_o be_v no_o contradiction_n when_o i_o be_o weak_a than_o i_o be_o strong_a 2_o cor._n 12.10_o the_o more_o they_o afflict_v they_o 12._o exod._n 1._o ver._n 12._o the_o more_o they_o multiply_v and_o grow_v be_v not_o the_o hebrew_n here_o proper_a enough_o and_o the_o english_a answerable_a thereunto_o altogether_o as_o good_a which_o sound_v thus_o word_n for_o word_n as_o they_o afflict_v they_o so_o they_o multiply_v and_o so_o they_o break_v forth_o for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o break_v forth_o as_o water_n which_o bear_v down_o all_o dam_n and_o bank_n make_v to_o keep_v it_o in_o as_o the_o water_n of_o noah_n flood_n overturn_v the_o earth_n job_n 12.15_o or_o it_o may_v signify_v the_o great_a increase_n of_o child_n as_o the_o lord_n make_v promise_v unto_o jacob_n gen._n 28.14_o thou_o shall_v break_v forth_o to_o the_o west_n and_o to_o the_o east_n to_o the_o north_n and_o to_o the_o south_n and_o great_a increase_n of_o good_n gen._n 30.30_o so_o satan_n say_v of_o job_n that_o his_o cattle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d break_v forth_o in_o the_o land_n and_o the_o enemy_n here_o of_o god_n people_n afflict_v they_o and_o as_o they_o afflict_v they_o so_o the_o lord_n multiply_v they_o and_o they_o break_v forth_o in_o increase_n of_o child_n and_o increase_v of_o strength_n as_o the_o psalmist_n commemorate_v both_o psal_n 105.24_o he_o increase_v his_o people_n exceed_o and_o make_v they_o strong_a than_o their_o enemy_n and_o herein_o israel_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n and_o their_o enemy_n and_o their_o support_n and_o defence_n maugre_o all_o their_o opposition_n prefigure_v the_o israel_n of_o god_n and_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o the_o grace_n and_o strength_n of_o god_n support_v they_o as_o the_o water_n of_o no_o brake_n forth_o so_o be_v the_o ark_n support_v and_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o his_o people_n affliction_n be_v as_o the_o water_n of_o noe._n and_o as_o their_o enemy_n mich._n 7.19_o the_o true_a egyptian_n increase_v and_o break_v forth_o so_o do_v the_o spiritual_a israel_n also_o for_o so_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o his_o church_n thou_o shall_v break_v forth_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a and_o thy_o seed_n shall_v inherit_v the_o gentile_n and_o make_v the_o desolate_a city_n to_o be_v inhabit_v esay_n 54.3.9_o and_o which_o may_v be_v a_o spiritual_a commentary_n on_o the_o word_n before_o we_o as_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n analogical_a to_o those_o he_o suffer_v such_o as_o we_o suffer_v for_o his_o sake_n such_o as_o he_o account_v as_o do_v unto_o himself_o act_v 9.5_o as_o these_o suffering_n of_o christ_n abound_v in_o we_o so_o our_o consolation_n also_o abound_v by_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 1.5_o wherefore_o droop_v not_o despair_v not_o o_o thou_o israel_n of_o god_n it_o be_v true_a the_o egyptian_a burden_n be_v great_a but_o israel_n be_v strong_a and_o like_o a_o palm_n tree_n psal_n 92.12_o which_o grow_v against_o the_o weight_n that_o be_v lay_v upon_o it_o be_v strong_a and_o expect_v and_o pray_v for_o the_o strong_a one_o luke_n 11.22_o cum_fw-la duplicantur_fw-la latores_fw-la venit_fw-la moses_n say_v the_o proverb_n when_o the_o tale_n of_o the_o brick_n be_v double_v then_o come_v the_o spiritual_a moses_n be_v strong_a and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v your_o heart_n all_o you_o who_o put_v your_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n psal_n 31.24_o and_o she_o call_v his_o name_n moses_n and_o she_o say_v because_o i_o draw_v he_o out_o of_o the_o water_n here_o pharaoh_n daughter_n give_v a_o genuine_a etymology_n of_o moses_n name_n not_o because_o he_o be_v draw_v 10._o exod._n 2._o ver._n 10._o but_o because_o i_o draw_v he_o out_o of_o the_o water_n which_o be_v well_o if_o the_o translator_n will_v have_v let_v it_o alone_o but_o they_o put_v in_o the_o margin_n as_o a_o etymon_n of_o moses_n name_n that_o be_v draw_v out_o but_o so_o the_o child_n have_v not_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v draw_v out_o but_o the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v active_a and_o signify_v draw_v or_o he_o who_o draw_v pharaoh_n daughter_n thereby_o prophesy_v at_o unaware_o what_o moses_n shall_v do_v his_o parent_n at_o his_o circumcision_n have_v give_v he_o another_o name_n which_o say_v clem._n alex._n lib._n 1._o strom._n be_v joachim_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o hereby_o presage_v that_o
the_o lord_n through_o this_o joachim_n will_v renew_v the_o world_n raise_v up_o and_o restore_v his_o people_n israel_n bring_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n and_o such_o a_o restitution_n be_v as_o life_n from_o the_o dead_a but_o by_o the_o name_n of_o moses_n more_o proper_o be_v prefigure_v what_o literal_o the_o lord_n by_o moses_n afterward_o shall_v do_v viz._n bring_v the_o people_n out_o of_o the_o water_n where_o be_v he_o that_o bring_v they_o up_o out_o of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n that_o lead_v they_o by_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o moses_n etc._n etc._n esay_n 63.11_o 12_o 13._o hereby_o also_o be_v foreshow_v what_o spiritual_o moses_n do_v viz._n he_o draw_v man_n out_o of_o the_o sea_n of_o wickedness_n as_o david_n confess_v 2_o sam._n 22.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o draw_v i_o out_o of_o many_o water_n or_o according_a to_o the_o proper_a work_n of_o moses_n which_o then_o be_v and_o afterward_o shall_v be_v he_o shall_v draw_v i_o out_o of_o many_o water_n for_o by_o moses_n be_v figure_v the_o tractus_n dei_fw-la patris_fw-la the_o draw_v of_o god_n the_o father_n of_o which_o the_o son_n speak_v no_o man_n can_v come_v unto_o i_o except_o the_o father_n who_o have_v send_v i_o draw_v he_o john_n 6.44_o and_o this_o work_n of_o the_o father_n moses_n faithful_o perform_v in_o man_n whether_o they_o regard_v it_o or_o not_o for_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o moses_n be_v faithful_a in_o all_o god_n house_n as_o the_o servant_n of_o the_o father_n and_o this_o thou_o will_v not_o deny_v who_o ever_o thou_o be_v if_o thou_o well_o consider_v it_o when_o thou_o have_v a_o opportunity_n to_o go_v beyond_o thy_o brother_n in_o bargain_v opportunitas_fw-la est_fw-la maxima_fw-la peccandi_fw-la illecebra_fw-la opportunity_n may_v possible_o invite_v and_o draw_v thou_o so_o to_o do_v but_o what_o be_v that_o which_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o so_o do_v what_o else_o but_o moses_n he_o be_v the_o drawer_n of_o the_o father_n and_o god_n faithful_a messenger_n unto_o thou_o thus_o when_o thou_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n and_o will_v lust_v after_o she_o opportunity_n be_v a_o arrant_a baud._n the_o father_n servant_n moses_n withdraw_v thy_o heart_n from_o think_v on_o a_o woman_n job_n 31.1_o i_o withhold_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o abimelech_n from_o sin_v against_o i_o gen._n 20.6_o thou_o have_v eat_v and_o drink_v enough_o to_o suffice_v nature_n whence_o now_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o forbear_v thou_o have_v one_o within_o thou_o who_o say_v be_v not_o drink_v with_o wine_n wherein_o be_v excess_n ephes_n 5.18_o cynthius_n aurem_fw-la vellit_fw-la thy_o monitor_n moses_n inward_o speak_v unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v wrathful_a and_o will_v smite_v yea_o kill_v he_o who_o provoke_v thou_o what_o be_v that_o which_o hold_v thy_o hand_n thou_o have_v a_o faithful_a and_o meek_a moses_n in_o thou_o who_o say_v do_v thou_o well_o to_o be_v angry_a be_v angry_a and_o sin_v not_o that_o be_v be_v angry_a with_o thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o sin_v thou_o be_v sad_a and_o terrify_v by_o apprehension_n of_o some_o future_a evil_n which_o be_v likely_a avoidable_a to_o befall_v thou_o whence_o thou_o be_v ready_a to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o thyself_o desperation_n say_v the_o philosopher_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d self-murder_n what_o be_v that_o which_o now_o whisper_v to_o thou_o and_o say_v do_v thyself_o no_o harm_n stultum_fw-la est_fw-la ne_fw-la moriare_fw-la mori_fw-la its_o folly_n to_o die_v lest_o thou_o shall_v die_v thou_o have_v commit_v one_o or_o other_o of_o these_o sin_n what_o cauf_v that_o remorse_n in_o thou_o you_o have_v one_o who_o accuse_v you_o say_v our_o lord_n even_o moses_n john_n 5.45_o and_o true_o man_n be_v very_o much_o too_o blame_v who_o take_v no_o more_o notice_n of_o moses_n work_n in_o themselves_o since_o from_o hence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o man_n heedless_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v draw_v aside_o by_o their_o earthly_a affection_n and_o lust_n for_o as_o god_n the_o father_n so_o the_o father_n of_o lie_n have_v his_o drawer_n also_o you_o read_v gen._n 36.36_o of_o samlah_n of_o masrecha_n one_o of_o edom_n king_n we_o have_v draw_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a moses_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n draw_v from_o vanity_n unto_o christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n samlah_n on_o the_o left_a hand_n so_o samlah_n signify_v he_o draw_v unto_o vanity_n that_o be_v masrecha_n the_o draw_v of_o vanity_n for_o he_o who_o be_v so_o tempt_v be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o lust_n and_o entice_v say_v s._n james_n 1.14_o o_o let_v we_o who_o be_v of_o god_n household_n be_v faithful_a unto_o moses_n as_o moses_n be_v faithful_a unto_o we_o and_o to_o all_o god_n house_n it_o will_v be_v our_o wildom_o to_o yield_v unto_o his_o draw_v and_o the_o benefit_n be_v inestimable_a which_o thereby_o will_v redound_v unto_o we_o a_o man_n of_o understanding_n trust_v in_o the_o law_n and_o the_o law_n be_v faithful_a unto_o he_o as_o a_o oracle_n or_o as_o the_o answer_n of_o urim_n say_v the_o son_n of_o syrach_n ecclus_n 33.3_o a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o the_o people_n of_o god_n to_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o servant_n moses_n and_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v when_o moses_n be_v grow_v 11._o exod._n 2._o ver._n 11._o that_o he_o go_v out_o unto_o his_o brethren_n and_o look_v on_o their_o burden_n and_o he_o spy_v a_o egyptian_a smite_v a_o hebrew_n one_o of_o his_o brethren_n etc._n etc._n what_o our_o translator_n here_o render_v grow_v as_o also_o ver_fw-la 10._o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d moses_n be_v grow_v great_a or_o he_o be_v a_o grow_v man_n for_o s._n stephen_n say_v that_o that_o time_n when_o it_o come_v into_o his_o heart_n to_o visit_v his_o brethren_n he_o be_v full_o forty_o year_n old_a act_v 7.23_o in_o which_o interim_n the_o protomartyr_n say_v moses_n be_v learn_v in_o all_o the_o learning_n of_o the_o egyptian_n and_o be_v mighty_a in_o word_n and_o in_o deed_n ver_fw-la 22._o which_o make_v that_o probable_a which_o josephus_n antiq._n lib._n 2._o and_o clem._n alex._n lib._n 1._o strom._n report_n of_o moses_n his_o be_v general_n of_o the_o egyptian_a force_n and_o wage_n war_n with_o the_o ethiopian_n of_o who_o he_o obtain_v a_o glorious_a victory_n etc._n etc._n and_o many_o other_o great_a work_n wrought_v by_o moses_n before_o he_o visit_v his_o brethren_n and_o therefore_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver_fw-la 10._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d grow_v strong_a and_o manly_a and_o the_o same_o word_n ver_fw-la 11._o they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d grow_v great_a according_o aria_n montanas_fw-la have_v magnus_fw-la factus_fw-la in_o both_o verse_n he_o be_v grow_v great_a and_o the_o great_a exploit_n if_o we_o believe_v josephus_n and_o clem._n alex._n both_o already_o achieve_v and_o now_o undertake_v by_o he_o declare_v he_o to_o be_v no_o youngling_n the_o only_a wise_a god_n make_v choice_n and_o furnish_v such_o as_o he_o set_v a_o work_n with_o great_a ability_n proportionable_a to_o great_a erterprise_n but_o whereas_o we_o have_v a_o spiritual_a moses_n with_o we_o even_o he_o who_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v raise_v up_o like_a unto_o moses_n act_v 3.22_o will_v god_n he_o be_v grow_v great_a in_o we_o ephes_n 4.13_o that_o he_o may_v effect_v the_o like_a work_n in_o we_o which_o moses_n wrought_v among_o the_o hebrew_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n when_o he_o be_v grow_v great_a he_o come_v forth_o the_o first_o day_n and_o slay_v the_o egyptian_a and_o at_o the_o first_o come_v of_o the_o spiritual_a moses_n he_o destroy_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o egyptian_a even_o the_o know_a sin_n which_o entangle_v we_o in_o its_o straitness_n moses_n appear_v the_o second_o day_n ver_fw-la 13._o and_o go_v about_o to_o compose_v a_o difference_n between_o two_o hebrew_n and_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o wicked_a one_o which_o our_o translator_n turn_v to_o he_o that_o do_v the_o wrong_n which_o be_v not_o a_o translation_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o a_o good_a paraphrase_n take_v either_o out_o of_o the_o lxx_o or_o out_o of_o act_n 7.26_o 27._o wherefore_o smite_v thou_o thy_o fellow_n and_o so_o at_o the_o second_o come_v of_o the_o spiritual_a moses_n he_o reprove_v the_o false_a righteousness_n moses_n after_o all_o his_o miracle_n in_o egypt_n drown_v pharaoh_n and_o his_o host_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o the_o spiritual_a moses_n achieve_v this_o great_a work_n also_o mich._n 7_o 15-19_a which_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o jesus_n judas_n v._n 5._o v._n lat._n all_o these_o three_o great_a work_n we_o find_v promise_v to_o be_v wrought_v
by_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n john_n 16.8_o when_o the_o spirit_n shall_v come_v he_o will_v reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n the_o open_a and_o know_v sin_n the_o black_a egyptian_a because_o they_o believe_v not_o in_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v the_o i_o be_o john_n 8.24_o and_o moses_n suppose_v that_o his_o brethren_n will_v have_v understand_v how_o that_o god_n by_o his_o hand_n will_v deliver_v they_o but_o they_o understand_v not_o nor_o believe_v act_v 7.25_o 2._o he_o shall_v reprove_v the_o world_n of_o righteousness_n even_o the_o false_a righteousness_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o the_o pretend_v religious_a world_n counterfeit_v out_o of_o their_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n mere_o after_o the_o flesh_n whereas_o our_o lord_n say_v he_o go_v to_o the_o father_n and_o they_o see_v he_o no_o more_o 3._o he_o shall_v reprove_v the_o world_n of_o judgement_n because_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n even_o the_o spiritual_a pharaoh_n himself_o be_v judge_v and_o cast_v out_o john_n 12.31_o now_o because_o the_o hebrew_n believe_v not_o moses_n act_v 7.25_o therefore_o their_o deliverance_n out_o of_o egypt_n be_v interrupt_v and_o delay_v exod._n 2.14_o 15._o nor_o can_v the_o spiritual_a moses_n do_v his_o great_a work_n in_o we_o because_o of_o our_o unbelief_n matth._n 13.58_o wherefore_o o_o you_o believe_a hebrew_n who_o be_v in_o your_o passage_n from_o sin_n to_o righteousness_n from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o the_o letter_n to_o the_o spirit_n or_o as_o philo_z judaeus_n interpret_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gen._n 14.13_o one_o who_o be_v pass_v out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n and_o corruption_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o that_o be_v a_o true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o true_a hebrew_n indeed_o let_v not_o we_o think_v low_a thought_n of_o the_o spiritual_a moses_n let_v not_o we_o limit_v or_o stint_v our_o belief_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n but_o let_v we_o in_o this_o our_o journey_n 1.13_o 1_o pet._n 1.13_o gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o hope_v perfect_o for_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v to_o be_v bring_v unto_o we_o at_o the_o revelation_n of_o j._n christ_n who_o be_v the_o great_a god_n tit._n 2.13_o who_o be_v able_a to_o save_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d even_o to_o all_o perfection_n who_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o hebr._n 7.25_o and_o god_n say_v unto_o moses_n 14._o exod._n 3._o ver._n 14._o i_o be_o that_o i_o be_o the_o word_n in_o the_o hebrew_n be_v in_o the_o future_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v what_o i_o will_v be_v and_o although_o it_o be_v true_a that_o there_o be_v oftentimes_o enallage_n temporum_fw-la and_o that_o the_o present_a tense_n be_v sometime_o understand_v by_o the_o future_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o here_o for_o if_o such_o a_o unlimited_a change_n may_v be_v according_a as_o man_n shall_v be_v please_v to_o make_v it_o to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o time_n distinguish_v it_o be_v true_a hierom_n have_v sum_n qui_fw-fr sum_n as_o we_o render_v the_o word_n i_o be_o that_o i_o be_o but_o he_o give_v no_o reason_n for_o that_o translation_n no_o more_o do_v we_o wherefore_o if_o good_a reason_n can_v be_v give_v why_o we_o shall_v adhere_v to_o that_o express_a text_n of_o scripture_n rather_o than_o recede_v from_o it_o it_o will_v be_v of_o more_o weight_n with_o reasonable_a man_n than_o all_o man_n authority_n against_o it_o let_v we_o try_v the_o great_a name_n tetragrammaton_fw-gr jehovah_n be_v so_o compose_v by_o divine_a artifice_n that_o it_o signify_v the_o three_o part_n of_o time_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v as_o i_o have_v show_v large_o on_o gen._n 9.26_o when_o therefore_o the_o lord_n call_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v he_o imply_v that_o in_o the_o late_a part_n of_o time_n he_o will_v more_o clear_o manifest_v his_o deity_n in_o and_o to_o the_o humanity_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v this_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o the_o whole_a tract_n of_o time_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o it_o may_v be_v general_o divide_v into_o two_o part_n or_o age_n one_o of_o type_n pprophecy_n and_o promise_n the_o other_o of_o truth_n fulfil_v and_o performance_n of_o what_o be_v typify_v foresay_a and_o promise_v and_o this_o late_a eminent_o begin_v when_o christ_n appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o therefore_o we_o find_v so_o often_o especial_o in_o s._n matthew_n ut_fw-la impleretur_fw-la that_o it_o may_v be_v fulfil_v etc._n etc._n this_o time_n be_v express_v in_o the_o prophet_n often_o by_o the_o last_o day_n those_o day_n that_o time_n etc._n etc._n which_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n the_o late_a time_n etc._n etc._n yea_o although_o s._n paul_n speak_v of_o his_o own_o time_n and_o call_v they_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 1_o cor._n 10.11_o yet_o he_o tell_v we_o also_o of_o late_a day_n which_o shall_v come_v after_o his_o time_n 1_o tim._n 4.1_o 2_o 3._o 2_o tim._n 3.1.5_o now_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o prophet_n foretell_v what_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v they_o refer_v we_o in_o the_o first_o age_n or_o part_n of_o time_n to_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o it_o in_o the_o late_a part_n of_o time_n so_o we_o understand_v what_o our_o lord_n say_v to_o moses_n exod._n 6.2_o that_o he_o be_v not_o know_v to_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n by_o his_o name_n jehovah_n that_o be_v as_o it_o import_v a_o fulfil_n of_o his_o promise_n otherwise_o no_o doubt_n he_o be_v know_v by_o that_o name_n unto_o they_o and_o the_o prophet_n point_n at_o the_o late_a time_n for_o the_o fulfil_n of_o their_o prophecy_n example_n be_v obvious_a as_o very_o often_o when_o we_o meet_v with_o this_o phrase_n they_o shall_v know_v that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n often_o in_o esay_n jeremy_n ezechiel_n etc._n etc._n and_o they_o refer_v we_o unto_o the_o late_a time_n for_o a_o more_o clear_a understanding_n of_o what_o they_o write_v as_o jer._n 23.20_o and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o in_o the_o messiah_n the_o lord_n will_v more_o clear_o manifest_v himself_o and_o his_o way_n and_o work_n so_o hos_n 3.5_o afterward_o shall_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n return_n and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n and_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n in_o the_o late_a day_n whereas_o therefore_o the_o lord_n now_o begin_v his_o work_n with_o moses_n he_o make_v himself_o know_v unto_o he_o by_o his_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v for_o all_o that_o time_n he_o be_v a_o god_n that_o hide_v himself_o under_o type_n and_o shadow_n esay_n 45.15_o until_o his_o only_a beget_v son_n declare_v he_o john_n 1.18_o and_o then_o he_o who_o have_v call_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o work_n he_o call_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ego_fw-la sum_fw-la i_o be_o as_o often_o elsewhere_o so_o especial_o john_n 8.59_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d before_o abraham_n be_v i_o be_o thus_o in_o this_o his_o first_o bring_v up_o of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n he_o style_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v but_o the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o he_o shall_v bring_v his_o people_n again_o from_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n psal_n 68.22_o esay_n 51.10_o 11._o zach._n 10.10_o this_o be_v wrought_v by_o the_o lord_n who_o call_v himself_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o who_o perfect_v that_o first_o rude_a draught_n of_o his_o first_o historical_a work_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n the_o lord_n have_v not_o communicate_v himself_o all_o at_o once_o but_o at_o first_o make_v himself_o and_o his_o name_n know_v by_o moses_n and_o the_o prophet_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o many_o part_n and_o many_o manner_n in_o prophecy_n and_o promise_n in_o figure_n and_o type_n but_o in_o the_o last_o day_n he_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o son_n who_o fulfil_v all_o the_o type_n col._n 2.16_o 17._o prophecy_n concern_v himself_o luke_n 24.44_o and_o promise_n for_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n be_v in_o he_o yea_o and_o in_o he_o amen_o 2_o cor._n 1.20_o and_o by_o he_o come_v grace_n to_o fulfil_v the_o commandment_n rom._n 8.4_o and_o truth_n to_o fulfil_v type_n and_o promise_n he_o fulfil_v the_o great_a promise_n of_o the_o father_n even_o the_o promise_a spirit_n he_o fulfil_v the_o oath_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o all_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n numb_a 14.21_o when_o all_o behold_v as_o in_o a_o glass_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o his_o open_a face_n and_o be_v translate_v into_o
the_o same_o image_n from_o glory_n unto_o glory_n even_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n 2_o cor._n 3.17_o 18._o so_o great_a fullness_n flow_v into_o these_o last_o time_n fullness_n of_o righteousness_n when_o it_o roll_z down_o like_o a_o mighty_a stream_n amos_n 5.24_o and_o fullness_n of_o peace_n like_o a_o river_n esay_n 66.12_o and_o joy_n fullness_n of_o joy_n joy_v unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n psal_n 16.11_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14.17_o this_o be_v god_n plenty_n this_o be_v the_o fullness_n of_o god_n which_o flow_v into_o these_o last_o time_n all_o this_o fullness_n dwell_v in_o christ_n col._n 2.9_o when_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d become_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d when_o what_o god_n promise_v to_o be_v he_o fulfil_v in_o be_v o_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n ought_v we_o to_o be_v who_o look_v for_o such_o thing_n who_o hope_v that_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v in_o ourselves_o o_o let_v we_o not_o deceive_v ourselves_o by_o flatter_a imagination_n and_o self-love_n in_o a_o matter_n of_o the_o great_a moment_n wherein_o as_o in_o a_o stratagem_n of_o war_n we_o can_v err_v but_o once_o and_o then_o when_o it_o will_v be_v too_o late_o to_o correct_v that_o most_o dangerous_a and_o last_o error_n but_o since_o we_o look_v for_o such_o thing_n let_v we_o be_v diligent_a that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o he_o in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a 2_o pet._n 2.14_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v be_v will_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o unto_o we_o yea_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v and_o who_o be_v to_o come_v revel_v 1.4_o and_o we_o also_o shall_v be_v fill_v with_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n ephes_n 3.19_o they_o will_v not_o hearken_v unto_o my_o voice_n for_o they_o will_v say_v 1._o exod._n 4._o ver._n 1._o the_o lord_n have_v not_o appear_v unto_o thou_o it_o be_v but_o harsh_a english_a but_o the_o sense_n be_v good_a verbatim_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v in_o my_o voice_n i_o deny_v not_o but_o it_o be_v the_o syntax_n and_o costruction_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o here_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o know_v also_o that_o there_o be_v certain_a idiom_n and_o property_n in_o all_o tongue_n as_o in_o the_o hebrew_n yet_o when_o there_o be_v special_a emphasis_n in_o hebreism_n and_o special_a hint_n be_v give_v of_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n speak_v in_o they_o i_o can_v omit_v they_o such_o i_o conceive_v to_o be_v in_o these_o word_n before_o we_o for_o there_o be_v a_o inward_a word_n convey_v by_o the_o outward_a which_o the_o heart_n hearken_v unto_o o_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o minde-hears_a and_o the_o mind_n see_v according_a to_o which_o we_o understand_v our_o lord_n reason_v psal_n 95.7_o to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n and_o the_o reason_n which_o moses_n allege_v here_o make_v to_o this_o purpose_n for_o they_o will_v say_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o appear_v unto_o thou_o and_o consequent_o not_o speak_v by_o thou_o by_o this_o argument_n s._n paul_n prove_v his_o apostleship_n and_o mission_n 1_o cor._n 9.1_o be_o i_o not_o a_o apostle_n be_o i_o not_o free_a how_o prove_v he_o that_o have_v i_o not_o see_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n whence_o we_o may_v understand_v our_o lord_n speech_n he_o that_o hear_v you_o he_o hear_v i_o because_o the_o inward_a word_n of_o god_n be_v convey_v in_o the_o outward_a voice_n aliud_fw-la est_fw-la verbum_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la vox_fw-la say_v holy_a anselen_n a_o word_n and_o a_o voice_n differ_v formal_o one_o from_o other_o primùm_fw-la vox_fw-la sonat_fw-la ut_fw-la verbum_fw-la possit_fw-la audiri_fw-la say_v s._n gregory_n the_o voice_n first_o sound_v that_o the_o word_n may_v be_v hear_v there_o be_v a_o inward_a word_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o a_o outward_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o make_v up_o into_o flesh_n between_o these_o two_o be_v his_o voice_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v appear_v and_o it_o be_v verbi_fw-la vehiculum_fw-la the_o vehicle_n the_o chariot_n of_o the_o word_n which_o convey_v it_o unto_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n as_o john_n baptist_n call_v himself_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o crier_n for_o the_o same_o reason_n the_o evangelist_n first_o describe_v the_o inward_a word_n john_n 1.1_o in_o the_o beginning_n be_v the_o word_n and_o the_o word_n be_v with_o god_n and_o that_o word_n be_v god_n then_o before_o the_o essential_a word_n be_v to_o be_v utter_v he_o describe_v the_o voice_n a_o man_n send_v from_o god_n who_o name_n be_v john_n the_o same_o come_v for_o a_o witness_n to_o bear_v witness_n of_o the_o light_n that_o all_o man_n through_o he_o may_v believe_v then_o he_o describe_v the_o word_n make_v flesh_n and_o dwell_n in_o we_o which_o cry_v in_o john_n and_o john_n be_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o crier_n who_o have_v cry_v in_o all_o man_n who_o have_v speak_v any_o divine_a truth_n from_o heaven_n even_o from_o the_o beginning_n say_v v._n bede_n as_o yet_o it_o do_v sometime_o inform_v and_o instruct_v sometime_o check_v and_o reprove_v sometime_o complain_v sometime_o comfort_v whither_o be_v to_o be_v refer_v all_o the_o act_n of_o conscience_n which_o be_v god_n cry_n in_o the_o soul_n and_o thus_o christ_n cry_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o the_o spirit_n in_o prison_n 1_o pet._n 3.18_o 19_o thus_o wisdom_n or_o christ_n cry_v prov._n 1.20_o 1._o and_o 8.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o this_o inward_a essential_a word_n must_v first_o be_v in_o and_o appear_v in_o those_o who_o be_v the_o vehicle_n of_o it_o unto_o man_n before_o they_o can_v be_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n cry_v unto_o they_o for_o so_o the_o son_n must_v first_o be_v in_o s._n paul_n before_o he_o can_v preach_v he_o among_o the_o heathen_a gal._n 1.16_o this_o be_v that_o whereof_o moses_n here_o doubt_v they_o will_v not_o say_v he_o hear_v or_o hearken_v after_o the_o inward_a word_n in_o my_o voice_n for_o they_o will_v say_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o appear_v unto_o thou_o and_o so_o not_o speak_v in_o thou_o and_o by_o thou_o thus_o the_o corinthian_n seek_v a_o proof_n of_o christ_n speak_v in_o s._n paul_n 2_o cor._n 13.3_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n furnish_v moses_n with_o miracle_n to_o persuade_v the_o people_n that_o he_o have_v speak_v by_o moses_n to_o thou_o be_v it_o speak_v who_o ever_o thou_o be_v who_o call_v thyself_o a_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n look_v into_o thyself_o whether_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o live_a word_n have_v appear_v in_o thou_o and_o speak_v in_o thou_o or_o no_o and_o whether_o by_o thy_o voice_n that_o word_n be_v convey_v unto_o man_n so_o that_o they_o who_o hear_v thou_o may_v be_v true_o say_v to_o hear_v christ_n speak_v in_o thou_o and_o by_o thou_o 1_o cor._n 9.1_o if_o that_o word_n be_v in_o thou_o thou_o ought_v to_o speak_v act_v 13.15_o if_o yet_o thou_o doubt_v whether_o they_o will_v believe_v thou_o because_o all_o be_v not_o worker_n of_o miracle_n 1_o cor._n 12.29_o yea_o john_n baptist_n be_v a_o prophet_n and_o more_o than_o a_o prophet_n matth._n 11.9_o yet_o do_v no_o miracle_n john_n 10.41_o live_v thou_o the_o life_n of_o that_o word_n unto_o which_o thy_o voice_n give_v testimony_n and_o that_o life_n shall_v be_v the_o light_n of_o man_n 1_o john_n 1.4_o and_o because_o that_o life_n of_o god_n be_v strange_a and_o rare_a in_o the_o world_n it_o will_v persuade_v more_o than_o the_o word_n 1_o pet._n 3.1_o 2._o more_o than_o many_o miracle_n barnabas_n exhort_v that_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n the_o antiochian_o shall_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n and_o full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o of_o faith_n and_o much_o people_n be_v add_v unto_o the_o lord_n act_n 11.23_o 24._o o_o my_o lord_n 13._o exod._n 4._o ver._n 13._o send_v i_o pray_v thou_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o he_o who_o thou_o will_v send_v i_o know_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sometime_o may_v imply_v entreat_v as_o gen._n 43.20_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d we_o beseech_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o the_o like_a judg._n 6.15_o and_o so_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v here_o but_o then_o two_o expression_n of_o entreaty_n shall_v be_v in_o these_o word_n one_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o other_o in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
unless_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v render_v now_o as_o vatablus_n turn_v it_o mitte_fw-la nunc_fw-la send_v now_o but_o i_o conceive_v with_o arias_n montanus_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v here_o render_v pro_fw-la i_o for_o i_o or_o in_o my_o stead_n and_o that_o to_o good_a purpose_n for_o whereas_o moses_n by_o all_o mean_n deprecate_n and_o decline_v the_o embassy_n and_o send_v unto_o pharaoh_n he_o here_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o send_v one_o who_o he_o will_v afterward_o send_v for_o he_o or_o in_o his_o stead_n whereby_o he_o imply_v christ_n himself_o who_o be_v to_o be_v send_v and_o so_o hierom_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la mittendus_fw-la est_fw-la who_o be_v to_o be_v send_v 49.10_o gen._n 49.10_o for_o so_o no_o doubt_n that_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o hieroms_n day_n and_o our_o lord_n for_o this_o reason_n make_v so_o frequent_a mention_n that_o he_o be_v send_v as_o in_o other_o place_n so_o especial_o in_o s._n john_n gospel_n from_o the_o four_o chapter_n to_o the_o twenty_o and_o for_o what_o other_o reason_n can_v we_o conceive_v that_o s._n john_n say_v the_o pool_n of_o siloam_n be_v by_o interpretation_n send_v but_o that_o hereby_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n john_n 1.9_o and_o therefore_o be_v about_o to_o cure_v the_o blind_a man_n john_n 9.4_o i_o must_v work_v say_v he_o the_o work_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o while_o it_o be_v day_n the_o night_n come_v when_o no_o man_n can_v work_v as_o long_o as_o i_o be_o in_o the_o world_n i_o be_o the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n when_o he_o have_v thus_o speak_v he_o anoint_v the_o blind_a man_n eye_n and_o send_v he_o to_o wash_v in_o the_o pool_n of_o siloam_n send_v that_o through_o the_o power_n of_o shiloh_n he_o may_v be_v enlighten_v and_o receive_v his_o sight_n whereas_o therefore_o moses_n foreknow_v by_o divine_a revelation_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v send_v his_o son_n the_o great_a redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n to_o bring_v his_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o that_o he_o be_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la mittendus_fw-la est_fw-la he_o who_o be_v to_o be_v send_v who_o the_o thargum_n and_o learned_a jew_n interpret_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o christ_n yet_o hitherto_o he_o know_v not_o whether_o he_o himself_o shall_v go_v before_o that_o shiloh_n as_o a_o figurative_a and_o typical_a redeemer_n because_o in_o his_o first_o entrance_n upon_o that_o work_n he_o find_v great_a opposition_n make_v against_o he_o exod._n 2.14_o 15._o he_o therefore_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o excuse_v he_o and_o to_o send_v the_o great_a redeemer_n by_o who_o he_o will_v send_v for_o he_o or_o in_o his_o stead_n he_o also_o out_o of_o profound_a humility_n judge_v himself_o unworthy_a of_o so_o transcendent_o honourable_a a_o employment_n as_o to_o be_v send_v on_o a_o embassy_n from_o the_o bless_a and_o only_a potentate_n the_o king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n 1_o tim._n 6.15_o unto_o pharaoh_n king_n of_o egypt_n as_o wise_a man_n dare_v not_o hope_n or_o promise_v so_o much_o of_o themselves_o as_o indeed_o they_o be_v able_a to_o do_v whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_a rash_a ignorant_a and_o arrogant_a man_n intrude_v and_o thrust_v themselves_o blindfold_a into_o the_o great_a erterprise_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o his_o reason_n allege_v and_o all_o his_o objection_n satisfy_v he_o beseech_v the_o lord_n to_o send_v in_o his_o stead_n and_o for_o he_o who_o he_o will_v send_v consider_v this_o thou_o who_o be_v rich_a in_o opinion_n of_o thyself_o because_o learned_a with_o other_o man_n learning_n who_o presume_v thyself_o to_o be_v a_o ambassador_n of_o jesus_n christ_n because_o he_o say_v to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o father_n have_v send_v i_o so_o send_v i_o you_o joh._n 20.21_o and_o because_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o himself_o and_o his_o fellow_n apostle_n we_o be_v ambassador_n for_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 5.20_o have_v the_o lord_n therefore_o send_v thou_o be_v thou_o therefore_o his_o ambassador_n moses_n a_o most_o godly_a and_o learned_a man_n in_o all_o divine_a and_o humane_a learning_n act_v 7.22_o be_v afraid_a to_o undertake_v so_o weighty_a a_o burden_n as_o also_o jeremy_n and_o many_o other_o have_v be_v and_o will_v most_o willing_o have_v withdraw_v his_o shoulder_n and_o dare_v thou_o out_o of_o thy_o pride_n of_o knowledge_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bold_o take_v the_o burden_n how_o just_o may_v the_o lord_n complain_v as_o in_o former_a age_n i_o have_v not_o send_v these_o prophet_n yet_o they_o run_v i_o have_v not_o speak_v to_o they_o yet_o they_o prophesy_v jer._n 23.1_o how_o true_a be_v it_o that_o very_o much_o learning_n divine_a and_o humane_a render_v man_n humble_a and_o lowly_a but_o a_o very_a little_a learning_n make_v man_n proud_a o_o let_v we_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n until_o our_o iniquity_n be_v take_v away_o and_o our_o sin_n purge_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o burn_a and_o than_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v furnish_v we_o with_o suitable_a ability_n and_o make_v a_o overture_n and_o open_v a_o way_n say_v unto_o we_o who_o shall_v i_o send_v let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v lord_n here_o i_o be_o send_v i_o esay_n 4.4_o and_z 6_o 7_o 8._o yet_o even_o then_o let_v we_o not_o dare_v to_o speak_v of_o any_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o christ_n have_v not_o wrought_v by_o we_o rom._n 15.18_o but_o let_v we_o speak_v as_o the_o oracle_n of_o god_n and_o minister_v of_o the_o ability_n which_o god_n give_v 1_o pet._n 4.11_o and_o thou_o shall_v be_v to_o he_o instead_o of_o god_n it_o can_v be_v deny_v 16._o ezod_n 4._o ver._n 16._o but_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v god_n but_o do_v it_o not_o also_o signify_v a_o judge_n or_o prince_n psal_n 82.6_o i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n which_o v._o 7._o he_o call_v prince_n and_o moses_n according_o explain_v one_o by_o the_o other_o thou_o shall_v not_o revile_v the_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nor_o curse_v the_o ruler_n of_o thy_o people_n exod._n 22.28_o and_o so_o s._n paul_n understand_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o to_o ananias_n the_o high_a priest_n act_v 23.5_o and_o what_o inconvenience_n will_v follow_v if_o so_o we_o understand_v the_o word_n to_o be_v here_o use_v that_o it_o signify_v a_o prince_n or_o ruler_n sure_o i_o be_o the_o ancient_a expositor_n of_o this_o scripture_n have_v so_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o as_o the_o chal._n par._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v be_v unto_o he_o for_o a_o prince_n so_o again_o chap._n 7.1_o and_o so_o the_o arabic_a version_n the_o lxx_o he_o shall_v be_v thy_o mouth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o hierom_n follow_v tu_fw-la autem_fw-la eris_fw-la ei_fw-la in_o his_o quae_fw-la ad_fw-la deum_fw-la pertinent_a but_o thou_o shall_v be_v unto_o he_o in_o thing_n pertain_v unto_o god_n and_o the_o apostle_n have_v the_o same_o expression_n every_o high_a priest_n take_v from_o among_o man_n be_v ordain_v for_o man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o thing_n belong_v unto_o god_n and_o thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v render_v here_o to_o god_n as_o as_o internuntius_fw-la a_o middle_a or_o mean_a by_o who_o aaron_n may_v inquire_v the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o the_o targ._n jerusal_n and_o god_n truchman_n and_o interpreter_n by_o who_o aaron_n may_v understand_v what_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v and_o for_o this_o reason_n justin_n martyr_n orat._n par._n ad_fw-la gentes_fw-la say_v that_o moses_n be_v call_v mercurius_n by_o the_o egyptian_n for_o his_o profound_a understanding_n and_o interpret_n the_o will_n of_o god_n as_o the_o people_n of_o lystra_n for_o like_a reason_n call_v paul_n mercurius_n act_v 14.11_o and_o true_o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o there_o be_v a_o more_o sober_a use_n of_o this_o name_n and_o a_o due_a limitation_n of_o it_o when_o it_o be_v give_v to_o man_n since_o at_o this_o day_n there_o be_v who_o abuse_n this_o phrase_n and_o make_v a_o very_a course_n application_n of_o it_o when_o they_o call_v he_o who_o they_o repute_v the_o chief_a of_o their_o party_n their_o lord_n god_n and_o the_o same_o one_o who_o be_v no_o good_a man_n their_o reason_n because_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o moses_n i_o have_v make_v thou_o a_o god_n unto_o aaron_n how_o much_o better_o be_v it_o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o who_o fear_n god_n
good_a god_n pardon_v every_o one_o who_o prepare_v his_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n the_o lord_n god_n of_o his_o father_n though_o he_o be_v not_o according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n and_o the_o lord_n hearken_v to_o hezekiah_n and_o heal_v the_o people_n and_o thou_o have_v a_o great_a than_o hezekiah_n even_o the_o true_a hezekiah_n himself_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o christ_n himself_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n make_v intercession_n for_o we_o rom._n 8.34_o we_o say_v we_o be_v partaker_n of_o he_o by_o faith_n if_o so_o we_o feed_v on_o faith_n we_o live_v the_o life_n of_o god_n from_o which_o we_o have_v be_v estrange_v hab._n 2.4_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v nourish_v up_o in_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n 1_o tim._n 4.6_o by_o faith_n we_o grow_v strong_a strong_a in_o the_o faith_n rom._n 4.20_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n we_o walk_v 2_o cor._n 5.7_o by_o faith_n the_o heart_n be_v purify_v and_o hereby_o we_o become_v pure_a as_o he_o be_v pure_a 1_o john_n 3.3_o for_o whatsoever_o touch_v he_o and_o have_v communion_n with_o he_o must_v be_v like_a unto_o he_o sure_o if_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n such_o as_o he_o be_v such_o be_v we_o also_o for_o every_o one_o who_o say_v he_o abide_v in_o he_o he_o himself_o also_o ought_v so_o to_o walk_v even_o as_o he_o walk_v 1_o john_n 2.6_o the_o lord_n exclude_v stranger_n from_o eat_v of_o the_o pascal_n lamb_n exod._n 12.43_o the_o stranger_n be_v he_o who_o be_v the_o son_n of_o a_o strange_a god_n for_o as_o the_o people_n of_o the_o true_a god_n be_v his_o son_n and_o daughter_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o so_o the_o people_n of_o a_o false_a god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o child_n of_o that_o false_a god_n and_o so_o stranger_n to_o the_o true_a god_n yea_o enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o apostate_n as_o the_o chald._a par._n call_v they_o there_o and_o gen._n 17.12_o he_o call_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v not_o of_o abraham_n seed_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d filius_fw-la populorum_fw-la as_o in_o latin_a they_o call_v such_o a_o one_o a_o bastard_n but_o what_o be_v such_o a_o one_o exclusissimus_fw-la altogether_o exclude_v yes_o no_o doubt_n in_o sensu_fw-la composito_fw-la while_o he_o be_v such_o not_o in_o sensu_fw-la diviso_fw-la for_o exod._n 12.48_o if_o he_o and_o he_o be_v circumcise_v he_o may_v eat_v the_o passover_n they_o who_o have_v put_v off_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v the_o true_a circumcision_n col._n 2.11_o and_o worship_n god_n in_o the_o spirit_n phil._n 3.3_o such_o be_v no_o more_o stranger_n or_o foreiner_n but_o fellow_n citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o household_n of_o god_n ephes_n 2.19_o unto_o such_o now_o reconcile_v now_o of_o his_o house_n he_o say_v eat_v o_o my_o friend_n drink_v you_o drink_v abundant_o my_o well-beloved_a cant._n 5.1_o and_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n go_v up_o harness_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n they_o who_o say_v 18._o exod._n 13._o ver._n 18._o they_o go_v up_o harness_v as_o our_o translator_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o hierom_n armati_fw-la arm_v etc._n etc._n aquila_n and_o symachus_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o be_v yet_o much_o near_o the_o business_n than_o the_o ordinary_a greek_a interpreter_n who_o refer_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n to_o the_o time_n turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o five_o generation_n the_o child_n of_o israel_n go_v up_o out_o of_o egypt_n as_o also_o the_o samaritan_n translation_n have_v it_o which_o be_v pointblank_o contrary_a to_o what_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o abraham_n that_o in_o the_o four_o generation_n they_o shall_v return_v into_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n gen._n 15.16_o but_o harness_a or_o arm_v be_v a_o general_a word_n and_o therefore_o they_o have_v put_v in_o the_o margin_n or_o by_o five_o in_o a_o rank_n herein_o follow_v theodotion_n who_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o five_o nor_o yet_o do_v this_o version_n reach_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o original_a word_n which_o porper_o signify_v gird_v which_o the_o latin_n express_v by_o acccincti_fw-la because_o the_o girdle_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v wear_v under_o the_o five_o rib_n which_o in_o the_o hebrew_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v the_o five_o the_o hypocondria_n under_o which_o be_v the_o liver_n and_o vesica_fw-la fellea_n and_o the_o spleen_n 2_o sam._n 2.23_o abner_n smite_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d about_o the_o five_o rib_n so_o rab._n david_n and_o other_o interpret_v that_o place_n and_o the_o ch._n par._n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v acccincti_fw-la gird_v and_o jos_n 1.14_o ch._n par._n have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o the_o lxx_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bene_fw-la cincti_fw-la well_o gird_v for_o because_o the_o hebrew_n wear_v their_o arm_n add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o groin_n or_o five_o rib_n they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gird_v as_o the_o greek_n arm_v to_o the_o breast_n be_v say_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d muniti_fw-la ad_fw-la pectus_fw-la fence_v to_o the_o breast_n the_o roman_n also_o have_v their_o cingulum_fw-la militare_fw-la their_o military_a girdle_n which_o be_v call_v balteus_fw-la or_o balteum_fw-la a_o belt_n which_o the_o low_a dutch_a call_v sweert-gordel_a a_o sword-girdle_n part_n of_o their_o arm_n and_z properly_z the_o soldiers_z girdle_n yea_o and_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o arm_n as_o isidore_n tell_v we_o lib._n 19_o cap._n 33._o balteus_fw-la dicitur_fw-la non_fw-la tantum_fw-la quo_fw-la cingitur_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la à _fw-la quo_fw-la arma_fw-la dependent_a the_o military_a girdle_n as_o he_o call_v it_o before_o be_v not_o only_o that_o wherewith_o the_o soldier_n be_v gird_v but_o that_o also_o on_o which_o his_o weapon_n hang_v so_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o be_v render_v here_o gird_v but_o why_o have_v we_o stand_v so_o long_o upon_o a_o critical_a mere_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o strife_n about_o word_n it_o be_v not_o so_o for_o as_o i_o have_v former_o show_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o israelite_n journey_n out_o of_o egypt_n prefigure_v our_o passage_n out_o of_o the_o spiritual_a egypt_n the_o strait_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o as_o moses_n describe_v israel_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n arm_v and_o harness_v and_o especial_o gird_v for_o their_o journey_n so_o under_o that_o figure_n he_o signify_v israel_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n harness_v arm_a and_o principal_o gird_v and_o so_o prepare_v for_o their_o journey_n and_o as_o that_o people_n be_v train_v up_o and_o fit_v to_o go_v forth_o to_o war_n numb_a 1.3_o so_o thereby_o be_v typify_v the_o train_n up_o of_o god_n people_n and_o prepare_v they_o for_o the_o spiritual_a warfare_n as_o seneca_n say_v of_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o how_o will_v that_o suit_n with_o the_o history_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n here_o aim_v at_o the_o spiritual_a understanding_n of_o this_o history_n and_o therefore_o although_o the_o story_n of_o bring_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n and_o drown_v the_o egyptian_n be_v of_o all_o other_o most_o true_a and_o famous_a and_o according_o it_o be_v thrice_o testify_v in_o the_o preter_fw-la tense_n ver_fw-la 1._o and_o 4._o yet_o be_v it_o not_o relate_v only_o for_o itself_o as_o if_o we_o shall_v rest_v therein_o but_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o look_v at_o a_o great_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o a_o more_o general_a therefore_o we_o read_v a_o promise_n of_o bring_v the_o people_n of_o god_n out_o of_o egypt_n many_o age_n after_o zach._n 10.10_o for_o our_o better_a understanding_n of_o this_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o lord_n now_o about_o to_o manifest_v the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n which_o he_o will_v make_v common_a unto_o all_o nation_n which_o be_v therefore_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o common_a salvation_n judas_n v._o 3._o he_o be_v please_v to_o choose_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n as_o a_o public_a theatre_n and_o in_o it_o jerusalem_n the_o midst_n of_o the_o world_n then_o inhabit_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalm_n 74.12_o he_o wrought_v salvation_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o earth_n this_o jerusalem_n have_v two_o ill_a neighbour_n egypt_n and_o chaldea_n the_o one_o southward_n the_o other_o northward_o and_o with_o one_o or_o other_o of_o these_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v always_o much_o afflict_v and_o captive_v first_o in_o egypt_n then_o in_o chaldea_n and_o out_o of_o both_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o this_o story_n be_v evident_a in_o the_o scripture_n now_o let_v we_o call_v our_o thought_n from_o abroad_o and_o look_v homeward_o in_o our_o journey_n towards_o the_o jerusalem_n which_o be_v above_o the_o mother_n of_o we_o all_o we_o have_v experience_n of_o two_o like_o evil_a neighbour_n of_o which_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n speak_v psal_n 66.12_o we_o have_v go_v through_o the_o fire_n and_o through_o the_o water_n and_o thou_o have_v bring_v we_o forth_o into_o a_o well_o water_v land_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o the_o lxx_o turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d refresh_n such_o as_o we_o hope_v for_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o time_n of_o refresh_v which_o shall_v come_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n act_n 3.19_o egypt_n be_v a_o muddy_a watery_a soil_n chaldea_n be_v notorious_a for_o ur_fw-la now_o call_v urchoa_n as_o appear_v in_o ptolomy_v map_n which_o signify_v fire_n out_o of_o which_o abraham_n come_v answerable_a to_o these_o two_o the_o jew_n tell_v we_o of_o two_o kind_n of_o spirit_n the_o one_o a_o dull_a spirit_n delight_v in_o uncleanness_n which_o excite_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o the_o carnal_a sin_n the_o other_o a_o subtle_a spirit_n which_o take_v pleasure_n in_o and_o move_v unto_o the_o spiritual_a sin_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o animalish_a or_o sou_o man_n according_a to_o his_o live_a soul_n be_v obnoxious_a unto_o both_o these_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o concupiscible_a and_o irascible_a power_n whereof_o i_o shall_v speak_v more_o in_o its_o proper_a place_n eccles_n 11._o ult_n of_o these_o two_o egypt_n typify_v the_o strait_n of_o the_o sensual_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n wherein_o the_o brutish_a man_n be_v entangle_v and_o captive_v thus_o the_o king_n of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n fall_v in_o the_o slime-pit_n gen._n 14.10_o of_o such_o you_o read_v prov._n 23.27_o gal._n 5.19_o in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n say_v they_o we_o sit_v by_o the_o fleshpot_n when_o we_o do_v eat_v to_o the_o full_a exod._n 16.3_o chaldea_n and_o babylon_n prefigure_v the_o more_o witty_a and_o learned_a man_n slavery_n under_o 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be_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n esay_n 40.10_o who_o therefore_o be_v say_v to_o have_v bring_v the_o people_n out_o of_o egypt_n judas_n v._n 5._o v._n lat._n and_o to_o have_v overwhelm_v their_o enemy_n with_o the_o sea_n this_o history_n speak_v not_o only_o of_o those_o people_n and_o those_o time_n past_a but_o come_v home_o to_o we_o and_o our_o present_a time_n also_o and_o declare_v the_o everlasting_a way_n of_o god_n and_o the_o spiritual_a estate_n of_o man_n in_o all_o age_n that_o of_o the_o pious_a father_n be_v most_o true_a dum_fw-la narrat_fw-la gestum_fw-la prodit_fw-la mysterium_fw-la while_o the_o scripture_n tell_v we_o a_o history_n it_o reveal_v a_o mystery_n for_o what_o the_o lord_n do_v then_o for_o his_o people_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n be_v typical_a and_o representative_a of_o what_o he_o then_o do_v and_o now_o do_v and_o ever_o will_v do_v for_o and_o in_o his_o people_n according_a to_o the_o spirit_n especial_o in_o these_o late_a day_n and_o therefore_o the_o verb_n be_v both_o in_o the_o future_a the_o depth_n shall_v cover_v they_o and_o they_o shall_v sink_v for_o warrant_v of_o this_o spiritual_a interpretation_n i_o desire_v the_o reader_n who_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v to_o compare_v herewith_o what_o the_o prophet_n micah_n speak_v of_o this_o argument_n express_o mic._n 7._o per_fw-la tot_fw-la have_v complain_v in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o church_n and_o lament_v the_o iniquity_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n he_o profess_v his_o hope_n and_o confidence_n in_o the_o god_n of_o his_o salvation_n then_o he_o recomfort_n himself_o in_o hope_n of_o deliverance_n and_o that_o such_o as_o former_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o ogg_n king_n of_o bashan_n and_o pharaoh_n king_n of_o egypt_n both_o together_o psal_n 68.22_o and_o both_o record_v by_o the_o prophet_n micah_n v._o 14_o 15_o 19_o the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o give_v we_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v know_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v free_o give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n compare_v spiritual_a thing_n with_o spiritual_a 1_o cor._n 2.12_o 13._o he_o vouchsafe_v to_o show_v we_o wonderful_a thing_n to_o be_v wrought_v in_o we_o according_a to_o his_o people_n come_v out_o of_o egypt_n that_o he_o will_v subdue_v our_o iniquity_n even_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o spiritual_a pharaoh_n triarii_fw-la his_o strong_a and_o valiant_a one_o even_o all_o our_o mighty_a sin_n amos_n 5.12_o all_o our_o roll_a lust_n and_o that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o cast_v all_o our_o sin_n into_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n that_o we_o also_o may_v sing_v every_o one_o his_o part_n in_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o triumphant_a long_o of_o moses_n exod._n 15._o revel_v 15.3_o thou_o do_v blow_v with_o thy_o wind_n the_o sea_n cover_v they_o 10._o exod._n 15._o ver._n 10._o since_o the_o whole_a story_n be_v allegorical_o to_o be_v expound_v as_o appear_v by_o what_o have_v be_v say_v on_o ver_fw-la 4_o 5._o we_o ought_v upon_o all_o occasion_n to_o transfer_v the_o history_n to_o a_o mystical_a meaning_n which_o these_o word_n hold_v forth_o and_o thus_o what_o we_o turn_v with_o thy_o wind_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o thy_o spirit_n so_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o send_v forth_o thy_o spirit_n and_o the_o chaldee_n paraph._n thou_o do_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o thy_o word_n so_o that_o baptism_n be_v hereby_o signify_v according_a to_o which_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o cor._n 10.1_o 2._o all_o pass_v through_o the_o sea_n child_n and_o all_o exod._n 12.37_o and_o be_v all_o baptize_v to_o moses_n in_o the_o cloud_n and_o in_o the_o sea_n whereby_o be_v prefigure_v the_o baptism_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o person_n and_o follower_n for_o so_o the_o
of_o the_o plenteousness_n of_o god_n house_n and_o so_o show_v forth_o the_o death_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n the_o incense_n of_o our_o prayer_n may_v without_o seek_v applause_n of_o man_n matth._n 6.5_o or_o wander_v of_o the_o mind_n by_o right_a and_o single_a intention_n be_v direct_v unto_o god_n until_o christ_n come_v to_o be_v our_o life_n 2_o cor._n 11.26_o for_o therefore_o we_o always_o bear_v about_o in_o our_o body_n the_o die_a of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n that_o the_o life_n also_o of_o jesus_n may_v be_v make_v manifest_a in_o our_o body_n for_o we_o who_o live_v be_v always_o deliver_v unto_o death_n for_o jesus_n sake_n that_o the_o life_n also_o of_o jesus_n may_v appear_v in_o our_o mortal_a flesh_n the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v so_o great_a grace_n unto_o every_o one_o of_o our_o soul_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o 7._o exod._n 34._o ver._n 7._o forgive_a iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n the_o word_n contain_v a_o part_n of_o god_n name_v reveal_v unto_o moses_n the_o first_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v the_o first_o letter_n extraordinary_a great_a whereby_o the_o lord_n show_v wherein_o and_o in_o who_o he_o show_v mercy_n viz._n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o that_o springet_n that_o sprout_n of_o righteousness_n by_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o save_v we_o of_o who_o the_o prophet_n speak_v esay_n 11.1_o there_o shall_v come_v forth_o a_o rod_n out_o of_o stem_n of_o the_o jesse_n &_o a_o shoot_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v ill_o turn_v by_o our_o translator_n a_o branch_n do_v we_o call_v that_o a_o branch_n which_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o root_n of_o a_o tree_n or_o rather_o a_o shoot_n or_o sprout_v shall_v grow_v out_o of_o his_o root_n that_o be_v christ_n as_o the_o chald._a par._n turn_v it_o behold_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o king_n shall_v come_v forth_o of_o the_o son_n of_o jesse_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o christ_n shall_v be_v anoint_v of_o his_o son_n son_n what_o be_v here_o render_v forgive_a be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v proper_o 1._o bear_v and_o 2._o bear_v away_o 1._o bear_v so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 53.12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o as_o indeed_o he_o do_v in_o we_o and_o that_o with_o great_a patience_n and_o long-suffering_a say_v the_o apostle_n 2_o peter_n 3.9_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n be_v long-suffering_a towards_o we_o 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o bear_v away_o so_o vatablus_n confess_v in_o his_o marginal_a note_n that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o hebrew_n auferens_fw-la though_o he_o put_v condonans_fw-la in_o the_o text_n hierom_n also_o have_v aufer_n thou_o take_v away_o so_o likewise_o the_o french_a bible_n and_o the_o spanish_a munster_n also_o and_o one_o low_a dutch_a translation_n and_o so_o the_o lxx_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d take_v away_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o the_o lxx_o translation_n be_v constant_a herein_o for_o where_o moses_n beseech_v god_n to_o make_v good_a this_o his_o name_n unto_o his_o people_n num._n 14.17_o 18._o the_o same_o word_n be_v repeat_v both_o in_o the_o hebrew_n and_o in_o the_o lxx_o and_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v for_o this_o translation_n for_o it_o be_v more_o glorious_a unto_o god_n to_o take_v away_o sin_n then_o only_o to_o forgive_v it_o both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o act_n because_o to_o cleanse_v be_v a_o great_a work_n then_o to_o pardon_v only_o 1_o john_n 1.9_o he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o unrighteousness_n and_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o agent_n for_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o who_o can_v take_v away_o sin_n whereas_o a_o man_n can_v forgive_v sin_n against_o himself_o and_o be_v bind_v so_o to_o do_v matth._n 6.14_o 15._o and_o 18.32_o 33._o mark_v 11.25_o 26._o beside_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n do_v not_o enter_v we_o into_o eternal_a life_n but_o the_o take_n of_o it_o away_o and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o it_o hos_fw-la 14.2_o take_v away_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o the_o former_a must_v be_v do_v before_o the_o late_a otherwise_o there_o shall_v some_o unclean_a thing_n enter_v into_o the_o holy_a city_n which_o be_v everlasting_o exclude_v rev._n 21.27_o consider_v these_o reason_n well_o who_o ever_o thou_o be_v for_o they_o be_v of_o moment_n and_o of_o near_a concernment_n to_o thy_o immortal_a soul_n that_o it_o be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o pollution_n consider_v also_o who_o bear_v thy_o sin_n in_o thou_o and_o will_v bear_v they_o away_o from_o thou_o do_v thou_o not_o hold_v they_o fast_o and_o refuse_v to_o part_v with_o they_o jer._n 8.5_o take_v heed_n that_o thou_o abuse_v not_o this_o name_n of_o god_n so_o full_a of_o clemency_n goodness_n and_o long-suffering_a remember_v laesa_fw-la patientia_fw-la fit_a furor_fw-la patience_n overcharge_v become_v fury_n thou_o be_v now_o under_o the_o kingdom_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n râ—â—_n 1.9_o and_o thou_o have_v long_o know_v the_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10.1_o beware_v of_o their_o resolution_n who_o harden_v themselves_o against_o he_o that_o they_o may_v know_v his_o meekness_n and_o prove_v his_o patience_n wisd_v 2.19_o lest_o that_o come_v to_o pass_v unto_o thou_o which_o befall_v all_o such_o as_o neglect_v the_o present_a precious_a and_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o grace_n offer_v they_o lest_o thou_o abuse_v the_o patience_n and_o meekness_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o be_v make_v sensible_a when_o it_o will_v be_v too_o late_o to_o prevent_v it_o and_o be_v force_v to_o feel_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 6.15_o 16_o 17._o take_v notice_n also_o as_o of_o this_o part_n of_o god_n name_n that_o be_v bear_n and_o bear_v away_o iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n so_o of_o that_o other_o part_n of_o his_o name_n also_o which_o next_o follow_v that_o he_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n cleanse_v the_o guilty_a that_o he_o will_v visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n to_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n learn_v also_o to_o pray_v not_o only_o for_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n while_o yet_o thou_o live_v in_o sin_n and_o think_v it_o impossible_a to_o live_v otherwise_o but_o also_o for_o the_o purify_n and_o cleanse_v of_o thy_o sin_n so_o the_o prophet_n instruct_v israel_n to_o pray_v o_o israel_n return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o thou_o have_v fall_v by_o thy_o iniquity_n take_v with_o you_o word_n turn_v to_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 14.1_o etc._n etc._n so_o will_v the_o good_a god_n heal_v our_o backslide_n and_o love_v we_o free_o and_o his_o anger_n shall_v be_v turn_v away_o from_o we_o and_o he_o will_v make_v good_a his_o name_n of_o grace_n unto_o we_o and_o the_o lamb_n of_o god_n shall_v bear_v and_o take_v away_o all_o our_o sin_n o_o that_o that_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v leviticus_n if_o his_o offering_n be_v a_o burn_a sacrifice_n of_o the_o herd_n 3._o levit._fw-la 1._o ver._n 3._o let_v he_o offer_v a_o male_a without_o blemish_n he_o shall_v offer_v it_o of_o his_o own_o voluntary_a will_n etc._n etc._n i_o deny_v not_o but_o what_o be_v here_o turn_v without_o blemish_n answer_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o lxx_o but_o since_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o use_v signify_v not_o only_o privative_o without_o blemish_n but_o positive_o also_o perfect_a and_o have_v all_o inward_a and_o outward_a accomplishment_n without_o defect_n without_o redundancy_n since_o also_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d macula_n a_o spot_n or_o blemish_n whereas_o no_o blemish_n or_o spot_n in_o the_o skin_n of_o the_o beast_n to_o be_v sacrifice_v make_v it_o unfit_a for_o the_o service_n but_o some_o other_o default_n or_o superfluity_n such_o as_o we_o find_v levit._n 22.22_o last_o since_o christ_n himself_o be_v hereby_o typify_v according_a to_o hebr._n 9.13_o 14._o the_o translator_n may_v have_v afford_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n this_o epithet_n of_o perfect_a though_o they_o hardly_o afford_v it_o unto_o any_o of_o those_o who_o be_v christ_n without_o some_o allay_n or_o other_o in_o the_o margin_n what_o be_v here_o render_v of_o his_o own_o voluntary_a will_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o may_v be_v as_o well_o for_o his_o favour_n that_o be_v for_o the_o obtain_n favour_n to_o himself_o from_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o office_n may_v be_v refer_v
person_n devotion_n and_o prayer_n shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 15.16_o if_o a_o soul_n shall_v sin_v through_o ignorance_n against_o any_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n concern_v thing_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v 2.13.22_o levit._fw-la 4._o ver._n 2.13.22_o and_o shall_v do_v against_o any_o of_o they_o i_o have_v three_o exception_n against_o the_o translation_n of_o this_o second_o verse_n whereof_o two_o be_v common_a to_o verse_n 13._o &_o 22._o 1._o what_o be_v here_o render_v against_o any_o of_o the_o commandment_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exit_fw-la omnibus_fw-la praeceptis_fw-la of_o all_o the_o commandment_n 2._o what_o they_o put_v in_o a_o parenthesis_n concern_v thing_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o shall_v not_o be_v do_v 3._o what_o be_v turn_v against_o any_o of_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o one_o of_o they_o 1._o what_o a_o difference_n be_v here_o in_o the_o first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d among_o all_o the_o signification_n reckon_v up_o by_o grammarian_n do_v not_o signify_v against_o nor_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v any_o unless_o join_v with_o a_o negative_a as_o exod._n 20.10_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d non_fw-la facies_fw-la omne_fw-la opus_fw-la i.e._n ullum_fw-la that_o be_v as_o our_o translator_n turn_v that_o place_n well_o thou_o shall_v not_o do_v any_o work_n 2._o what_o reason_n have_v they_o to_o put_v those_o word_n in_o a_o parenthesis_n concern_v thing_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v and_o what_o need_n be_v there_o of_o that_o supplement_n concern_v thing_n i_o suppose_v to_o make_v the_o best_a of_o it_o it_o may_v be_v this_o pious_a consideration_n whereas_o these_o word_n the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v immediate_o before_o if_o these_o word_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v shall_v so_o follow_v there_o may_v be_v a_o ill_a inference_n make_v viz._n that_o some_o of_o the_o commandment_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v but_o they_o well_o know_v that_o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v as_o well_o a_o negative_a precept_n as_o a_o affirmative_a as_o the_o rabbin_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o precept-do_a a_o affirmative_a precept_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o precept-thou_a shall_v not_o do_v a_o negative_a precept_n so_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o precept_n or_o commandment_n be_v common_a unto_o both_o yea_o themselves_o elsew_v where_o so_o render_v the_o word_n without_o scruple_n as_o psal_n 15._o wherein_o there_o be_v more_o negative_n then_o affirmative_n yet_o they_o conclude_v the_o psalm_n he_o that_o do_v these_o thing_n shall_v never_o fall_v zach._n 8.16_o 17._o these_o be_v the_o thing_n which_o you_o shall_v do_v etc._n etc._n where_o there_o be_v thing_n to_o be_v leave_v undo_v which_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o hate_v yea_o although_o the_o decalogue_n or_o ten_o commandment_n be_v more_o of_o they_o negative_a then_o affirmative_a yet_o how_o ordinary_a be_v it_o with_o the_o lord_n to_o enjoin_v we_o to_o do_v his_o commandment_n for_o to_o do_v they_o be_v to_o obey_v they_o whether_o affirmative_a or_o negative_a 3._o what_o they_o turn_v against_o any_o of_o they_o be_v from_o one_o of_o they_o and_o ver_fw-la 13._o if_o they_o have_v do_v some_o what_o against_o any_o of_o the_o commandment_n whereas_o the_o hebrew_n word_n be_v if_o they_o have_v do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o of_o all_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o verse_n 22._o if_o the_o ruler_n have_v do_v somewhat_o against_o any_o of_o the_o commandment_n etc._n etc._n the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v render_v as_o before_o if_o he_o have_v do_v one_o of_o all_o etc._n etc._n in_o these_o place_n the_o note_n of_o universality_n all_o the_o commandment_n and_o the_o singularity_n of_o the_o breach_n and_o violation_n of_o one_o of_o they_o be_v both_o slure_v and_o vanish_v in_o conceptum_fw-la confusum_fw-la into_o a_o obscure_a indefinite_a how_o much_o better_a have_v the_o tigurin_n bible_n express_v both_o in_o ver_fw-la 2._o if_o a_o soul_n shall_v sin_v through_o error_n in_o cunctis_fw-la prohibitionibus_fw-la domini_fw-la quae_fw-la fieri_fw-la non_fw-la debebant_fw-la ipse_fw-la verò_fw-la unum_fw-la ex_fw-la illis_fw-la fecerit_fw-la etc._n etc._n in_o all_o the_o prohibition_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v but_o he_o have_v do_v one_o of_o they_o etc._n etc._n so_o vatablus_n so_o luther_n also_o mention_n one_o of_o the_o commandment_n and_o two_o low_a dutch_a translation_n pagnin_n also_o and_o tremellius_n piscator_fw-la and_o the_o french_a bible_n i_o note_v this_o the_o rather_o because_o of_o that_o almost_o general_a neglect_n of_o god_n commandment_n hold_v by_o some_o not_o to_o belong_v to_o a_o christian_a man_n by_z other_o to_o be_v impossible_a to_o be_v keep_v through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o any_o man_n and_o this_o opinion_n amount_v to_o the_o same_o in_o effect_n with_o the_o former_a whereas_o these_o three_o verse_n beside_o manifold_a other_o scripture_n forcible_o prove_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n require_v both_o of_o the_o priest_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o ruler_n and_o all_o and_o every_o one_o under_o his_o power_n a_o universal_a regard_n to_o be_v have_v to_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o his_o commandment_n so_o he_o suppose_v that_o all_o and_o every_o one_o of_o these_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o in_o that_o he_o prescribe_v a_o offering_n in_o case_n any_o one_o of_o they_o have_v break_v one_o commandment_n and_o that_o out_o of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n and_o certain_o the_o like_a care_n and_o observation_n yea_o great_a aught_o to_o be_v have_v by_o we_o christian_n in_o respect_n of_o all_o &_o every_o commandment_n of_o god_n for_o although_o it_o be_v now_o almost_o common_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v something_o to_o be_v remit_v and_o abate_v of_o the_o strictness_n and_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n in_o our_o evangelical_n obedience_n in_o regard_n of_o that_o which_o be_v require_v of_o they_o who_o live_v under_o the_o law_n that_o assertion_n be_v altogether_o groundless_a and_o untrue_a which_o yet_o therefore_o have_v obtain_v belief_n and_o approbation_n among_o most_o man_n because_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o they_o love_v a_o easy_a religion_n alive_n proclive_v a_o labour_v ad_fw-la libidinem_fw-la man_n by_o corrupt_a nature_n hate_v what_o be_v hard_a and_o difficult_a &_o love_v their_o ease_n but_o the_o gospel_n indeed_o require_v more_o obedience_n of_o we_o then_o the_o law_n which_o may_v appear_v as_o by_o that_o which_o our_o lord_n affirm_v except_o your_o righteousness_n exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n which_o yet_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 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so_o many_o testimony_n and_o warrant_n we_o have_v to_o translate_v these_o word_n and_o i_o will_v render_v urim_n and_o thummim_n light_n or_o illumination_n and_o perfection_n or_o consummation_n i_o have_v do_v with_o the_o word_n but_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v to_o the_o thing_n themselves_o to_o define_v what_o these_o be_v it_o be_v none_o of_o my_o business_n nor_o indeed_o dare_v i_o attempt_v that_o which_o have_v puzzle_v all_o the_o learned_a man_n in_o the_o world_n only_o i_o shall_v relate_v what_o have_v be_v deliver_v by_o diverse_a man_n in_o their_o generation_n some_o to_o make_v good_a the_o v._o latin_a translation_n of_o these_o word_n will_v deduce_v vrim_fw-he from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v to_o teach_v that_o be_v doctrine_n doctrine_n and_o thummim_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v credidit_fw-la to_o believe_v there_o be_v veritas_fw-la truth_n the_o object_n of_o belief_n but_o their_o original_n be_v better_a know_v 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or_o displease_v with_o they_o other_o that_o they_o be_v no_o other_o than_o the_o twelve_o precious_a stone_n which_o the_o high_a priest_n wear_v in_o his_o breastplate_n other_o and_o i_o shall_v name_v no_o more_o for_o shame_n will_v have_v the_o urim_n &_o thummim_a to_o be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o teraphim_n which_o they_o affirm_v to_o have_v be_v two_o little_a idol_n whereby_o god_n give_v answer_n to_o the_o high_a priest_n i_o may_v name_v many_o more_o but_o these_o last_o have-spoken_a out_o and_o declare_v for_o themselves_o and_o for_o all_o the_o rest_n the_o idol_n of_o their_o own_o imagination_n good_a god_n whither_o will_v the_o wicked_a imagination_n as_o the_o wiseman_n call_v it_o ecclus_n 37.3_o whither_o will_v it_o not_o wander_v if_o leave_v to_o itself_o even_o to_o make_v god_n himself_o give_v forth_o his_o oracle_n by_o idol_n which_o he_o extreme_o hate_v and_o that_o to_o the_o people_n who_o of_o themselves_o be_v too_o prone_a to_o idolatry_n 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to_o they_o by_o urim_n these_o be_v want_v at_o the_o people_n return_n out_o of_o the_o babylonian_a captivity_n as_o appear_v ezra_n 2.63_o and_o whereas_o there_o be_v three_o usual_a way_n whereby_o the_o lord_n reveal_v his_o will_n unto_o man_n 2_o sam._n 28.6_o 7._o dream_n vrim_fw-he and_o prophet_n who_o speak_v as_o they_o be_v move_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 2_o pet._n 1.21_o the_o prophet_n cease_v with_o haggy_a zachary_n and_o malachy_n and_o the_o urim_n fail_v and_o divine_a dream_n also_o joel_n 2.28_o for_o whereas_o the_o lord_n promise_v the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n divine_a dream_n and_o vision_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o messiah_n its_o probable_a at_o least_o that_o he_o have_v withdraw_v they_o all_o before_o nor_o be_v there_o leave_v any_o other_o divine_a manifestation_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o small_a voice_n or_o the_o daughter_n of_o a_o voice_n that_o be_v a_o echo_n or_o reflection_n of_o a_o voice_n such_o as_o that_o which_o come_v from_o heaven_n in_o answer_n to_o our_o lord_n prayer_n to_o his_o father_n john_n 12.28_o 29._o when_o the_o people_n say_v some_o that_o it_o thunder_v other_o that_o a_o angel_n speak_v unto_o he_o but_o why_o look_v we_o on_o these_o thing_n at_o so_o great_a a_o distance_n sure_o they_o either_o be_v or_o may_v be_v no_o doubt_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v near_o unto_o we_o even_o in_o our_o own_o bosom_n the_o illumination_n and_o perfection_n be_v in_o the_o breastplate_n and_o must_v be_v on_o the_o heart_n of_o aaron_n exod._n 28.30_o there_o be_v some_o pious_a and_o good_a man_n who_o affirm_v that_o these_o urim_n and_o thummim_v figure_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o grace_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n hebr._n 3.1_o and_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o these_o speak_v truth_n for_o they_o be_v in_o christ_n but_o when_o they_o consider_v christ_n only_o in_o his_o temporal_a dispensation_n as_o gregory_n call_v the_o day_n of_o his_o flesh_n or_o as_o he_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o sit_v personal_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n if_o christ_n and_o his_o illumination_n and_o his_o perfectious_a be_v at_o so_o great_a a_o distance_n from_o we_o how_o can_v he_o be_v immanuel_n god_n with_o we_o how_o can_v he_o make_v good_a his_o promise_n to_o we_o under_o that_o name_n that_o he_o will_v be_v with_o we_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n matth._n 28.20_o yea_o how_o then_o shall_v we_o understand_v the_o apostle_n when_o he_o tell_v we_o that_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o gal._n 3.1_o col._n 1.27_o and_o that_o unless_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o we_o be_v castawaye_n 2_o cor._n 13.5_o sure_o therefore_o if_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o as_o according_a to_o this_o scripture_n he_o be_v if_o we_o be_v in_o the_o faith_n and_o not_o castawaye_n that_o also_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n be_v analogical_o and_o according_a to_o our_o proportion_n of_o faith_n in_o we_o also_o and_o he_o be_v say_v to_o make_v his_o believer_n and_o lover_n king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o father_n revel_v 1.6_o king_n to_o rule_v upon_o the_o earth_n revel_v 5.10_o and_o priest_n who_o shall_v offer_v spiritual_a sacrifice_n unto_o god_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o and_o upon_o condition_n of_o obedience_n the_o whole_a israel_n of_o god_n have_v promise_n to_o be_v a_o kingdom_n of_o priest_n exod._n 19.6_o and_o although_o ver_fw-la 22._o we_o read_v of_o priest_n they_o be_v the_o first-born_a of_o their_o respective_a tribe_n who_o the_o lord_n challenge_v to_o himself_o exod._n 13.2_o numb_a 3.4_o 5._o and_o after_o the_o revolt_n of_o israel_n by_o their_o idolatry_n exod._n 32._o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n retain_v their_o integrity_n and_o obtain_v the_o priesthood_n numb_a 8.13_o 22._o yet_o nor_o that_o nor_o any_o after_o constitution_n of_o priest_n hinder_v the_o obedient_a from_o be_v king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n let_v they_o who_o be_v the_o holy_a priesthood_n 1_o pet._n 2.5_o know_v the_o thing_n which_o be_v free_o give_v to_o they_o of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 2.12_o for_o these_o light_n and_o perfection_n be_v god_n gift_n and_o therefore_o we_o read_v not_o that_o god_n appoint_v they_o to_o be_v make_v where_o the_o pontificalia_fw-la or_o high_a priest_n vestment_n and_o ornament_n be_v either_o command_v to_o be_v make_v exod._n 28._o or_o report_v to_o have_v be_v make_v exod._n 39_o but_o only_o a_o command_n to_o moses_n to_o put_v they_o in_o the_o breastplate_n exod._n 28.30_o and_o the_o obedience_n of_o moses_n thereunto_o in_o this_o place_n levit_fw-la 8.8_o for_o indeed_o how_o can_v any_o woman_n spin_v or_o weaver_n make_v doctrine_n or_o truth_n say_v origen_n and_o as_o we_o may_v say_v light_n or_o perfection_n sapientia_fw-la ergo_fw-la est_fw-la quae_fw-la utrunque_fw-la facit_fw-la it_o be_v the_o divine_a wisdom_n which_o make_v they_o both_o as_o that_o father_n go_v on_o and_o whereas_o moses_n be_v say_v to_o put_v they_o into_o the_o breastplate_n of_o aaron_n do_v we_o not_o read_v that_o moses_n be_v to_o be_v to_o aaron_n for_o a_o god_n exod._n 4.16_o what_o be_v turn_v he_o put_v they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o give_v they_o they_o be_v his_o gift_n they_o be_v both_o plural_a as_o the_o greatness_n and_o excellency_n of_o thing_n be_v express_v by_o plural_o prov._n 1.20_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wisdom_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n lam._n 3.22_o according_a to_o which_o s._n paul_n beseech_v the_o roman_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 12.1_o and_o for_o the_o excellency_n of_o these_o they_o be_v both_o plural_a light_n and_o perfection_n both_o
the_o urim_n the_o illumination_n or_o manifestation_n according_a to_o the_o lxx_o whereby_o god_n reveal_v and_o declare_v his_o will_n and_o the_o thummim_a the_o perfection_n or_o consummation_n of_o that_o will_n in_o we_o when_o we_o serve_v he_o as_o joshua_n exhort_v israel_n josh_n 24.14_o in_o perfection_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o the_o greek_a and_o vulg._n latin_n turn_n thummim_n in_o integrity_n these_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n according_a to_o what_o s._n james_n say_v every_o good_a give_v and_o every_o perfect_a gift_n there_o be_v one_o of_o they_o be_v from_o above_o and_o come_v down_o from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n there_o be_v the_o other_o and_o of_o all_o other_o they_o be_v the_o most_o perfect_a gift_n as_o we_o may_v esteem_v they_o by_o the_o receiver_n of_o they_o the_o most_o principal_a part_n of_o man_n his_o mind_n and_o will_n and_o what_o accomplish_v and_o beautify_v the_o mind_n but_o the_o divine_a wisdom_n that_o be_v vrim_fw-he illumination_n and_o what_o rectify_v and_o fortify_v the_o will_n in_o good_a purpose_n intention_n and_o action_n but_o rectitude_n and_o integrity_n that_o be_v thummim_a perfection_n happy_a thrice_o happy_a they_o to_o who_o the_o lord_n give_v these_o divine_a illumination_n or_o doctrine_n whereby_o they_o know_v the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n and_o the_o perfection_n and_o consummation_n of_o it_o whereby_o they_o be_v conformable_a unto_o the_o will_n of_o god_n these_o be_v to_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n by_o which_o we_o receive_v every_o good_a give_v and_o every_o perfect_a gift_n from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n and_o therefore_o moses_n first_o put_v on_o the_o breastplate_n that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o vulg_n latin_n turn_v rationale_n the_o informer_n and_o director_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o breastplate_n of_o judgement_n exod._n 28.30_o indeed_o the_o directory_n of_o judgement_n and_o counsel_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o he_o who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o divine_a word_n and_o reason_n whole_a name_n be_v counsellor_n esay_n 9.6_o and_o therefore_o good_a reason_n there_o be_v that_o in_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o illumination_n and_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o moses_n put_v into_o the_o breastplate_n illumination_n and_o perfection_n for_o the_o breastplate_n as_o it_o signify_v christ_n himself_o so_o faith_n in_o he_o whereby_o we_o receive_v these_o thing_n which_o be_v free_o give_v to_o we_o of_o god_n for_o so_o s._n paul_n call_v it_o the_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n and_o love_n 1_o thes_n 5.8_o and_o because_o the_o righteousness_n be_v obtain_v by_o faith_n it_o be_v call_v also_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n this_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v fasten_v unto_o the_o ephod_n exod._n 28.28_o which_o the_o lxx_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d superhumerale_fw-mi the_o ornament_n of_o the_o shoulder_n whereon_o we_o bear_v burden_n and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o patience_n which_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v join_v unto_o the_o breastplate_n of_o faith_n that_o so_o through_o faith_n and_o patience_n we_o may_v inherit_v the_o promise_n hebr._n 6.12_o and_o 10.35_o 36._o but_o alas_o the_o vrim_fw-he and_o thummim_n be_v lose_v at_o the_o babylonian_a captivity_n ezra_n 2.65_o and_o the_o church_n in_o babylon_n 1_o pet._n 5.13_o lose_v her_o light_n and_o perfection_n by_o babylonian_a confusion_n debate_n and_o strife_n for_o the_o truth_n be_v lose_v by_o contend_v for_o it_o 2_o esdr_n 5.8_o 9_o 1_o tim._n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n blind_v the_o mind_n of_o they_o that_o believe_v not_o lest_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n shall_v shine_v unto_o they_o 2_o cor._n 4.4_o and_o because_o man_n depart_v not_o from_o iniquity_n they_o understand_v not_o the_o trnth_v dan._n 9.13_o yea_o the_o thummim_n or_o perfection_n be_v so_o lose_v that_o it_o be_v almost_o a_o sin_n to_o say_v there_o be_v a_o possibility_n leave_v of_o find_v they_o but_o nehemiah_n when_o the_o vrim_fw-he and_o thummmim_n be_v miss_v he_o put_v the_o people_n in_o hope_n that_o there_o will_v be_v a_o time_n when_o a_o priest_n shall_v stand_v up_o with_o vrim_fw-he and_o thummim_n nehem._n 7.65_o and_o the_o lord_n have_v leave_v such_o a_o consolation_n unto_o his_o people_n so_o nehemiah_n sound_v a_o comforter_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o if_o they_o make_v use_v of_o such_o mean_n as_o the_o lord_n have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o his_o church_n the_o illumination_n and_o perfection_n may_v be_v recover_v the_o prophet_n in_o order_n hereunto_o put_v we_o in_o a_o method_n and_o way_n of_o obtain_v they_o mal._n 4.4_o remember_v the_o law_n of_o moses_n my_o servant_n which_o i_o command_v unto_o he_o in_o horeb_n with_o the_o statute_n and_o judgement_n then_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o send_v eliah_n the_o prophet_n before_o the_o come_n of_o the_o great_a and_o terrible_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v turn_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o father_n to_o the_o child_n etc._n etc._n this_o eliah_n be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o john_n baptist_n only_o for_o he_o do_v not_o accomplish_v that_o work_n which_o eliah_n be_v to_o do_v viz._n to_o restore_v all_o thing_n as_o our_o lord_n foretell_v matth._n 17.11_o 12._o where_n speak_v of_o one_o eliah_n he_o say_v he_o shall_v come_v and_o restore_v all_o thing_n and_o then_o add_v concern_v john_n baptist_n that_o he_o be_v already_o come_v so_o that_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o repentance_n and_o conversion_n we_o be_v bring_v unto_o a_o holy_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o upon_o such_o as_o fear_v god_n name_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n even_o that_o true_a and_o great_a light_n which_o come_v after_o the_o less_o john_n 1.8_o 9_o arise_v and_o be_v indeed_o the_o high_a priest_n who_o stand_v up_o with_o the_o urim_n and_o illumination_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o the_o understanding_n of_o god_n will_n that_o we_o may_v be_v light_n in_o the_o lord_n ephes_n 5.8_o the_o lxx_o nehem._n 7.65_o have_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o shall_v rise_v import_v christ_n resurrection_n that_o he_o shall_v arise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o show_v light_a unto_o the_o people_n and_o to_o the_o gentile_n act_n 26.23_o and_o he_o have_v the_o heal_n under_o his_o wing_n whereby_o he_o cure_v all_o our_o backslide_n jer._n 3.22_o rectify_v and_o strengthen_v our_o will_n to_o perfect_a and_o consummate_v the_o lord_n will_v and_o to_o make_v we_o perfect_a and_o complete_a in_o all_o the_o will_n of_o god_n col._n 4.12_o for_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o star_n and_o heavenly_a body_n be_v convey_v by_o the_o moon_n into_o this_o low_a world_n but_o the_o power_n virtue_n and_o influence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o divine_a nature_n be_v communicate_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o sun_n even_o by_o jesus_n christ_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n he_o bring_v with_o he_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o heal_a power_n the_o truth_n of_o that_o apollo_n whereof_o the_o poet_n have_v make_v a_o fable_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o all_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n ephes_n 3.19_o i_o will_v be_v sanctify_v in_o they_o that_o come_v nigh_o i_o and_o before_o all_o the_o people_n 3._o levit._fw-la 10._o ver._n 3._o i_o will_v be_v glorify_v these_o word_n in_o they_o that_o come_v nigh_o i_o answer_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o translator_n though_o they_o express_v in_o many_o word_n yet_o they_o give_v not_o the_o full_a meaning_n of_o it_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o only_o such_o as_o come_v nigh_o unto_o god_n and_o make_v address_v to_o he_o by_o offer_v sacrifice_n as_o levit._n 1.2_o but_o they_o especial_o who_o in_o relation_n be_v near_o unto_o he_o as_o his_o priest_n be_v in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n and_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v usual_o render_v by_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exod._n 13.17_o 1_o king_n 8.46_o near_o in_o place_n near_o in_o dignity_n and_o honour_n as_o esther_n 1.14_o as_o the_o seven_o prince_n to_o ahasuerus_n yea_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v such_o a_o relative_a nearness_n as_o of_o consanguinity_n blood_n and_o kindred_n exod._n 32.26_o levit._fw-la 21_o 2_o 3._o as_o of_o friendship_n job_n 19.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o kinsfolk_n which_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o friend_n in_o such_o a_o near_a relation_n be_v the_o lord_n priest_n unto_o he_o who_o be_v here_o call_v by_o the_o same_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o near_a one_o my_o intimate_a one_o thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o minister_n either_o of_o state_n as_o unto_o the_o prince_n be_v near_o unto_o he_o in_o place_n and_o relation_n so_o the_o son_n of_o david_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o sam._n 8.18_o chief_a ruler_n or_o prince_n for_o which_o we_o read_v 1_o chron._n 18.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o king_n and_o so_o express_v in_o the_o margin_n of_o our_o translation_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o minister_n of_o god_n near_o unto_o god_n in_o a_o typical_a place_n and_o relation_n as_o ezech._n 42.13_o they_o be_v holy_a chamber_n where_o the_o priest_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n turn_v which_o approach_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o word_n signify_v near_o unto_o the_o lord_n the_o separate_a place_n there_o be_v the_o holy_a and_o mostholy_a and_o therefore_o chamber_n near_o it_o be_v holy_a chamber_n wherein_o holy_a person_n the_o priest_n must_v eat_v the_o most_o holy_a thing_n and_o therefore_o arias_n montanus_n both_o in_o the_o place_n before_o we_o and_o in_o this_o place_n of_o ezechiel_n turn_v the_o word_n in_o question_n propinqui_fw-la near_a one_o near_o unto_o the_o lord_n in_o typical_a place_n and_o near_o in_o relation_n so_o likewise_o tremellius_n so_o luther_n piscator_fw-la and_o three_o low_a dutch_a translation_n so_o likewise_o the_o spanish_a castellio_n indeed_o have_v accederent_fw-la who_o shall_v come_v near_o but_o he_o explain_v himself_o in_o the_o margin_n ut_fw-la libarent_fw-la that_o they_o may_v facrifice_v second_o although_o the_o people_n of_o god_n also_o be_v say_v to_o be_v near_o unto_o he_o psal_n 148.14_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o our_o translator_n render_v it_o a_o people_n near_o unto_o he_o yet_o be_v the_o priest_n by_o his_o office_n more_o near_o unto_o god_n as_o he_o who_o cause_v the_o people_n to_o come_v near_o unto_o god_n so_o very_o often_o the_o priest_n bring_v near_o he_o that_o offer_v and_o his_o oblation_n and_o moses_n bring_v near_o aaron_n and_o his_o son_n for_o the_o priest_n be_v he_o who_o duty_n it_o be_v to_o be_v a_o middle_a man_n between_o god_n and_o the_o people_n say_v chrysostom_n and_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o the_o people_n as_o moses_n and_o aaron_n often_o do_v and_o because_o the_o priest_n be_v such_o as_o intervene_v and_o make_v intercession_n for_o the_o people_n they_o ought_v in_o reason_n to_o be_v more_o eminent_o pious_a and_o holy_a than_o the_o people_n for_o who_o they_o intercede_v and_o in_o some_o measure_n like_v unto_o the_o great_a high_a priest_n and_o intercessor_n the_o lord_n jesus_n hebr._n 7.26_o such_o intercessor_n be_v no_o samuel_n daniel_n job_n and_o other_o who_o be_v all_o near_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o office_n alone_o but_o the_o sobriety_n and_o temperance_n the_o righteousnness_n holiness_n and_o piety_n of_o he_o who_o bear_v it_o which_o ingratiate_v the_o intercessor_n with_o our_o god_n otherwise_o they_o who_o by_o office_n be_v near_o for_o want_v of_o due_a qualification_n befit_v their_o office_n they_o may_v be_v far_o off_o and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o these_o two_o priest_n nadab_n and_o abihu_n for_o since_o ex_fw-la malis_fw-la moribus_fw-la ortaesunt_fw-la bonae_fw-la leges_fw-la good_a law_n be_v occasion_v by_o ill_a manner_n it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v suspect_v and_o some_o of_o the_o jew_n doctor_n doubt_v not_o to_o affirm_v it_o that_o nadab_n and_o abihu_n have_v err_v through_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n which_o make_v they_o forward_o in_o offer_v their_o strange_a fire_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o present_o after_o the_o burial_n of_o these_o two_o priest_n the_o lord_n give_v this_o charge_n to_o aaron_n verse_n 9_o do_v not_o drink_v wine_n nor_o strong_a drink_n thou_o nor_o thy_o son_n with_o thou_o when_o you_o go_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o congregation_n lest_o you_o die_v it_o shall_v be_v a_o statute_n for_o ever_o throughout_o your_o generation_n and_o the_o lord_n add_v reason_n for_o this_o law_n ver_fw-la 10.11_o this_o sin_n dispose_v they_o to_o commit_v another_o their_o intemperancy_n incline_v they_o to_o impiety_n one_o sin_n be_v not_o long_o alone_o they_o kindle_v a_o fire_n of_o their_o own_o and_o worship_v god_n with_o their_o own_o assume_v and_o pretend_a holiness_n there_o be_v and_o have_v be_v much_o of_o that_o which_o the_o apostle_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d col._n 2.23_o will-worship_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n for_o which_o they_o be_v most_o zelotical_a who_o be_v of_o a_o low_a dispensation_n and_o under_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o father_n for_o what_o they_o be_v not_o able_a by_o scripture_n and_o reason_n out_o of_o scripture_n to_o commend_v unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n they_o common_o enforce_v upon_o their_o belief_n by_o a_o hot_a heady_a and_o ignorant_a zeal_n these_o thing_n be_v ill_o bode_v in_o the_o name_n of_o these_o two_o young_a priest_n whereof_o nadab_n signify_v voluntary_a imply_v his_o own_o will_n and_o choice_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n the_o other_o abihu_n the_o father_n himself_o as_o he_o who_o be_v under_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o father_n law_n and_o such_o as_o these_o common_o obtrude_v their_o own_o electa_n sacra_fw-la their_o own_o choose_a holiness_n and_o what_o hierom_n call_v boni_fw-la opinio_fw-la what_o they_o think_v good_a upon_o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n which_o be_v evil_a in_o the_o people_n but_o much_o worse_a in_o the_o priest_n when_o iniquity_n thus_o burn_v like_o a_o fire_n esay_n 9.18_o it_o kindle_v god_n wrath_n which_o be_v also_o a_o fire_n deut._n 32.22_o this_o sin_n can_v seem_v little_a when_o the_o punishment_n of_o it_o be_v so_o great_a even_o fire_n by_o fire_n and_o a_o strange_a fire_n by_o a_o strange_a act_n of_o god_n for_o so_o he_o call_v his_o judgement_n esay_n 28.21_o this_o proceed_n of_o god_n be_v most_o just_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o first_o trangressor_n of_o any_o law_n new_o make_v be_v exemplary_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o must_v be_v exemplary_a in_o the_o punishment_n also_o of_o their_o sin_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n ratify_v his_o law_n by_o signal_n punishment_n of_o those_o who_o first_o break_v they_o thus_o after_o the_o delivery_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n though_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o people_n sin_v by_o commit_v idolatry_n exad_n 32._o yet_o the_o lord_n punish_v they_o for_o that_o sin_n by_o the_o death_n of_o many_o thousand_o that_o rule_n which_o hold_v among_o man_n quod_fw-la multis_fw-la peccatur_fw-la multum_fw-la est_fw-la avail_v not_o with_o the_o judge_n of_o all_o the_o world_n in_o the_o example_n here_o mention_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n have_v be_v new_o give_v in_o most_o chapter_n forego_v in_o this_o book_n of_o leviticus_n these_o lrwe_n first_o violate_v by_o the_o priest_n who_o of_o all_o other_o aught_o to_o have_v observe_v they_o the_o wise_a and_o just_a god_n punish_v these_o in_o that_o wherein_o they_o offend_v if_o we_o descend_v to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o shall_v find_v that_o when_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o christian_a community_n and_o live_n in_o common_a be_v first_o institute_v two_o religious_a pretender_n hypocrite_n and_o liar_n violate_v that_o institution_n suffer_v condign_a punishment_n and_o exemplary_a for_o their_o exemplary_a sin_n act_v 5.1_o 10._o after_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o holy_a supper_n when_o some_o in_o the_o church_n of_o corinth_n invitâssent_fw-la se_fw-la plusculum_fw-la have_v eat_v and_o drink_v more_o than_o be_v convenient_a for_o those_o who_o shall_v communicate_v at_o the_o lord_n table_n for_o that_o cause_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sickly_a among_o they_o and_o many_o sleep_v 1_o cor._n 11.30_o for_o by_o the_o punishment_n of_o some_o few_o the_o most_o wise_a and_o merciful_a lawgiver_n and_o judge_n prevent_v like_o transgression_n by_o the_o multitude_n ut_fw-la terror_fw-la ad_fw-la omnes_fw-la poena_fw-la ad_fw-la paucos_fw-la veniret_fw-la that_o all_o israel_n may_v hear_v and_o fear_n and_o do_v no_o more_o such_o wickedness_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o punishment_n deut._n 13.11_o and_o 17.13_o and_o 19.20_o and_o 21.21_o this_o business_n concern_v you_o o_o you_o priest_n nor_o ought_v you_o to_o think_v it_o any_o disparagement_n as_o vain_a man_n conceive_v when_o they_o so_o call_v we_o but_o indeed_o a_o honour_n if_o worthy_o so_o call_v for_o howsoever_o the_o word_n priest_n as_o the_o office_n be_v corrupt_v a_o priest_n be_v no_o other_o than_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o grow_v up_o to_o the_o spiritual_a old_a age_n of_o christ_n unto_o that_o
but_o one_o scripture_n more_o revel_v 21.7_o he_o that_o overcome_v shall_v inherit_v all_o thing_n and_o i_o will_v be_v his_o god_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n for_o the_o dignity_n also_o of_o the_o male_a it_o be_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o male_a child_n preserve_v the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o memory_n of_o his_o father_n according_a to_o what_o absalon_n say_v 2_o sam._n 18.18_o i_o have_v no_o son_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o keep_v my_o name_n in_o remembrance_n and_o therefore_o the_o brother_n be_v command_v to_o raise_v up_o the_o name_n of_o his_o brother_n die_v without_o issue_n male_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o male_a child_n be_v the_o pillar_n of_o their_o family_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d woman_n have_v their_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o forget_v because_o their_o name_n be_v lose_v and_o the_o memory_n of_o their_o father_n family_n be_v swallow_v up_o in_o their_o husband_n name_n the_o male_a also_o be_v require_v in_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o more_o worthy_a perfect_a and_o acceptable_a according_a to_o mal._n 1.14_o curse_a be_v the_o deceiver_n who_o have_v in_o his_o flock_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o male_a that_o be_v entire_a and_o perfect_a as_o appear_v by_o the_o opposite_a and_o vow_v and_o sacrifice_v to_o the_o lord_n a_o corrupt_a thing_n and_o the_o reason_n add_v from_o the_o dignity_n of_o he_o to_o who_o the_o vow_n be_v pay_v prove_v the_o dignity_n also_o of_o the_o male_a oblation_n for_o i_o be_o a_o great_a king_n say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o my_o name_n be_v dreadful_a among_o the_o heathen_a howbeit_o this_o prerogative_n of_o the_o male_a in_o nature_n above_o the_o female_a neither_o arrogate_v nor_o argue_v any_o spiritual_a eminency_n in_o the_o man_n nor_o derogate_v any_o thing_n from_o the_o woman_n but_o because_o in_o nature_n the_o man_n be_v usual_o more_o strong_a and_o more_o worthy_a than_o the_o woman_n as_o the_o prophet_n imply_v esay_n 3.4.12_o where_o he_o threaten_v to_o take_v away_o the_o honourable_a and_o able_a prop_n and_o stay_v of_o the_o commonwealth_n ver_fw-la 1.2_o 3._o etc._n etc._n that_o he_o will_v substitute_v in_o their_o room_n child_n babe_n and_o woman_n although_o so_o it_o may_v by_o degenerate_a mind_n come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o male_a may_v be_v effeminate_a and_o the_o woman_n more_o masculine_a and_o vigorous_a as_o the_o poet_n speak_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d otherwise_o neither_o sex_n as_o such_o add_v or_o diminish_v any_o thing_n of_o their_o spiritual_a interest_n in_o regard_n of_o either_o and_o therefore_o in_o the_o place_n before_o mention_v gal._n 4.1.7_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o s._n paul_n use_v the_o natural_a state_n of_o nonage_n and_o ripe_a age_n as_o a_o protasis_n or_o proposition_n to_o a_o similitude_n thereby_o to_o illustrate_v the_o spiritual_a estate_n of_o both_o and_o clear_o to_o this_o purpose_n the_o apostle_n speak_v gal._n 3.26_o you_o be_v all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o the_o child_n though_o we_o turn_v it_o so_o but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o filiation_n or_o sonship_n comprehend_v as_o well_o the_o woman_n as_o the_o man_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o spiritual_a estate_n in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o 28_o verse_n evident_o prove_v there_o be_v neither_o jew_n nor_o greek_a there_o be_v neither_o bond_n nor_o free_a there_o be_v neither_o male_a nor_o female_a for_o you_o be_v all_o one_o in_o christ_n jesus_n by_o these_o and_o many_o other_o testimony_n which_o the_o judicious_a reader_n may_v observe_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n it_o may_v appear_v that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n use_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o word_n import_v dignity_n and_o strength_n and_o therefore_o when_o pharaoh_n will_v abase_v god_n people_n and_o disable_v they_o 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foot_n that_o be_v man_n beside_o child_n beside_o the_o word_n child_n import_v the_o next_o age_n to_o infancy_n and_o answer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pver_fw-la etc._n etc._n and_o according_o these_o word_n be_v render_v by_o our_o translator_n when_o i_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o child_n i_o speak_v as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o child_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 13.11_o gal._n 4.19_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o little_a child_n of_o who_o i_o travail_v again_o in_o birth_n etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n he_o exhort_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o we_o henceforth_o be_v no_o more_o child_n etc._n etc._n ephes_n 4.14_o so_o they_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pver_fw-la a_o child_n matth._n 2.16_o herod_n slay_v all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o child_n from_o two_o year_n old_a and_z under_z and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d behold_v i_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o child_n which_o god_n have_v give_v i_o hebr._n 2.13_o and_o many_o more_o example_n may_v be_v give_v if_o it_o be_v needful_a whereby_o it_o may_v be_v prove_v that_o by_o child_n the_o translator_n understand_v such_o as_o be_v in_o their_o nonage_n whereby_o they_o lie_v a_o ground_n of_o violent_a presumption_n that_o by_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n they_o understand_v such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o spiritual_a childhood_n and_o that_o proficiency_n and_o growth_n in_o religion_n be_v no_o far_a than_o the_o minority_n of_o a_o christian_n and_o this_o be_v the_o rather_o to_o be_v believe_v because_o man_n of_o the_o same_o judgement_n with_o they_o understand_v these_o scripture_n which_o be_v mean_v of_o the_o spiritual_a childhood_n to_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o perfect_a growth_n of_o a_o christian_a man_n thus_o where_o the_o apostle_n say_v now_o it_o be_v not_o i_o that_o do_v it_o but_o sin_n that_o 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allege_v the_o character_n of_o priesthood_n which_o they_o say_v be_v indelible_a if_o they_o be_v person_n undue_o qualify_v all_o be_v to_o no_o more_o effect_n than_o put_v a_o seal_n to_o a_o blank_a quicquid_fw-la recipitur_fw-la recipitur_fw-la ad_fw-la modum_fw-la recipientis_fw-la whatsoever_o be_v receive_v be_v receive_v according_a to_o the_o mode_n or_o qualification_n of_o the_o person_n receive_v and_o of_o like_a rate_n and_o value_n be_v all_o act_n perform_v by_o such_o a_o priest_n whether_o bind_v or_o lose_v remit_v or_o retain_v sin_n absolve_v or_o excommunicate_v what_o they_o allege_v touch_v divine_a mission_n let_v we_o inquire_v what_o that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o original_a grant_n mat._n 28.18_o 19_o jesus_n come_v and_o speak_v to_o they_o say_v all_o power_n be_v give_v to_o i_o in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n go_v you_o therefore_o and_o teach_v all_o nation_n etc._n etc._n consider_v to_o who_o he_o speak_v ver_fw-la 16._o the_o eleven_o disciple_n 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this_o he_o breathe_v on_o they_o and_o say_v unto_o they_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o follow_v immediate_o who_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v unto_o they_o and_o who_o sin_n you_o retain_v they_o be_v retain_v and_o therefore_o s._n ambrose_n on_o psal_n 37._o who_o say_v sacerdotibus_fw-la solum_fw-la jus_o est_fw-la ligandi_fw-la &_o solvendi_fw-la it_o be_v the_o priest_n right_a to_o bind_v and_o loose_v the_o same_o father_n also_o say_v sacerdotis_fw-la officium_fw-la est_fw-la munus_fw-la spiritûs_fw-la sancti_fw-la the_o office_n of_o the_o priest_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o not_o transient_a but_o permanent_a dominum_fw-la possideant_fw-la &_o ab_fw-la eo_fw-la possideantur_fw-la let_v they_o possess_v the_o lord_n and_o be_v possess_v by_o he_o say_v s._n hierom_n ad_fw-la nepot_n how_o great_a a_o height_n of_o glory_n be_v the_o disciple_n advance_v unto_o who_o have_v the_o principality_n of_o the_o high_a judicatory_a ut_fw-la vice_fw-la dei_fw-la peccata_fw-la retineant_fw-la &_o relaxent_fw-la that_o instead_o of_o god_n they_o can_v retain_v and_o remit_v sin_n say_v s._n gregory_n homil._n 26._o such_o priest_n as_o these_o may_v effectual_o absolve_v and_o remit_v sin_n such_o priest_n as_o these_o may_v separate_v the_o son_n of_o israel_n from_o their_o uncleanness_n possess_v he_o and_o possess_v by_o he_o who_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o our_o unrighteousness_n 1_o john_n 1.9_o and_o this_o near_o concern_v we_o o_o you_o son_n of_o israel_n lest_o we_o die_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n when_o we_o defile_v god_n tabernacle_n which_o be_v among_o we_o where_o be_v that_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o medio_fw-la vestri_fw-la in_o the_o midst_n of_o you_o the_o true_a israel_n of_o god_n because_o such_o be_v and_o must_v be_v pure_a god_n be_v good_a to_o israel_n who_o be_v they_o even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n psal_n 73.1_o and_o because_o the_o most_o pure_a and_o holy_a god_n have_v his_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o there_o he_o promise_v to_o set_v it_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o his_o statute_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v they_o levit._n 26.3.11.12.13_o if_o we_o purify_v ourselves_o as_o he_o be_v pure_a 1_o john_n 3.3_o with_o this_o proviso_n let_v they_o make_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o sanctuary_n a_o holy_a place_n and_o i_o will_v dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o exod._n 25.8_o o_o how_o holy_a how_o pure_a must_v that_o holy_a place_n be_v wherein_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n will_v dwell_v he_o can_v be_v touch_v or_o approach_v unto_o by_o any_o unlike_o himself_o that_o sanctuary_n that_o temple_n that_o tabernacle_n be_v thy_o heart_n o_o israel_n for_o know_v you_o not_o that_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n and_o that_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o you_o he_o that_o defile_v god_n temple_n he_o will_v god_n defile_v or_o leave_v in_o his_o pollution_n 1_o cor._n 3.16.17_o and_o 6.19_o and_o the_o like_a 2_o cor._n 6.16_o you_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o live_a god_n as_o god_n have_v say_v i_o will_v dwell_v in_o they_o and_o walk_v in_o they_o and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n wherefore_o come_v out_o from_o among_o they_o and_o be_v you_o separate_v and_o touch_v not_o the_o unclean_a thing_n and_o i_o will_v receive_v you_o and_o i_o will_v be_v a_o father_n unto_o you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n say_v the_o lord_n almighty_n have_v these_o promise_n dear_o belove_v let_v we_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n perfect_a holiness_n in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.16_o 17_o 18._o and_o 7.1_o aaron_z shall_v cast_v lot_n upon_o the_o two_o goat_n the_o lot_n for_o the_o lord_n 8._o levit._fw-la 16._o ver._n 8._o and_o the_o lot_n for_o the_o scape-goat_n what_o be_v here_o turn_v a_o scape-goat_n be_v retain_v in_o the_o margin_n without_o translation_n azazel_n and_o that_o upon_o good_a advice_n for_o this_o book_n of_o leviticus_n as_o indeed_o the_o whole_a pentateuch_n be_v arcanum_n volumen_fw-la a_o very_a mysterious_a book_n and_o that_o the_o rather_o in_o those_o part_n of_o it_o which_o as_o it_o be_v datâ_fw-la operâ_fw-la the_o spirit_n of_o god_n seem_v to_o conceal_v and_o therefore_o such_o as_o require_v our_o diligence_n humility_n and_o docibleness_n to_o search_v they_o out_o which_o if_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v inquire_v into_o why_o be_v they_o write_v it_o be_v good_a to_o keep_v close_o the_o secret_a of_o a_o king_n but_o it_o be_v honourable_a to_o reveal_v the_o work_n of_o god_n say_v the_o angel_n tob._n 12.7_o yea_o it_o be_v royal_a say_v the_o wise_a king_n prov._n 25.2_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o conceal_v a_o thing_n but_o the_o honour_n of_o king_n to_o search_v out_o a_o matter_n especial_o since_o we_o be_v in_o the_o last_o part_n of_o time_n when_o there_o be_v nothing_o cover_v but_o shall_v be_v reveal_v nor_o hide_a that_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v know_v matth._n 10.26_o say_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n the_o wisdom_n and_o king_n of_o saint_n the_o great_a business_n of_o this_o chapter_n be_v the_o anniversary_n expiation_n of_o sin_n hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o in_o outward_a and_o figurative_a expression_n which_o must_v have_v their_o truth_n if_o ever_o save_o accomplish_v and_o fulfil_v in_o we_o in_o that_o part_n of_o it_o before_o we_o there_o be_v many_o conjecture_n concern_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d azazel_n some_o render_v it_o as_o we_o do_v as_o the_o vulg._n latin_n caper_n emissarius_fw-la a_o goat_n send_v out_o which_o word_n emissarius_fw-la answer_v not_o to_o that_o latin_a word_n proper_o use_v but_o be_v make_v to_o signify_v what_o the_o lxx_o have_v here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d send_v away_o other_o understand_v the_o word_n to_o be_v compound_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o goat_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o name_n of_o a_o place_n or_o special_o of_o a_o mountain_n which_o vatablus_n place_v near_o mount_n sinai_n i_o rather_o believe_v that_o the_o place_n be_v in_o utopia_n or_o rather_o cacotopia_n or_o indeed_o rather_o then_o both_o in_o atopia_n for_o i_o have_v seek_v this_o mountain_n azel_n high_a and_o low_a in_o ptolemy_n stephan_n adrichomius_n and_o other_o and_o hear_v no_o news_n of_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o must_v return_v a_o non_fw-fr est_fw-la inventus_fw-la there_o be_v no_o such_o mountain_n other_o think_v it_o to_o be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o that_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o strength_n so_o especial_o one_o of_o the_o jew_n doctor_n who_o have_v divers_a follower_n herein_o
thus_o esay_n 40.10_o behold_v the_o lord_n will_v come_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o strong_a hand_n where_o hand_n be_v supply_v in_o the_o mark_fw-mi you_o find_v against_o the_o strong_a that_o be_v he_o who_o our_o lord_n call_v the_o strong_a man_n luke_n 11.22_o howbeit_o i_o know_v not_o how_o true_o diverse_a learned_a man_n make_v azazel_n the_o precedent_n of_o the_o desert_n but_o whereas_o franciscus_n georgius_n venetus_n cornelius_n agrippa_n and_o reuchlin_n and_o other_o learned_a man_n have_v write_v with_o great_a confidence_n concern_v angel_n and_o spirit_n good_a and_o evil_n and_o among_o these_o of_o azazel_n that_o he_o be_v the_o precedent_n of_o the_o desert_n i_o shall_v leave_v his_o particular_a presidency_n and_o principality_n upon_o their_o credit_n although_o i_o doubt_v not_o but_o as_o there_o be_v hierarchy_n and_o order_n of_o the_o good_a angel_n as_o i_o have_v elsewhere_o show_v so_o be_v there_o presidency_n and_o distinction_n of_o honour_n such_o as_o they_o be_v among_o the_o evil_a angel_n as_o not_o only_o the_o sorenamed_a author_n aver_v but_o also_o our_o lord_n john_n 12.31_o and_o his_o apostle_n ephes_n 2.2_o and_o the_o jew_n mat._n 12.24_o wherefore_o i_o shall_v so_o far_o consent_v with_o these_o author_n in_o the_o general_n that_o by_o azazel_n here_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o devil_n which_o word_n they_o common_o compound_v of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o goat_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d abiit_fw-la as_o it_o have_v affinity_n with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d abiit_fw-la in_o contemptum_fw-la to_o be_v vile_a and_o contemptible_a so_o the_o lxx_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o despise_v to_o account_v base_a and_o viie_a according_a to_o which_o the_o prophet_n speak_v thou_o do_v debase_v thyself_o even_o to_o hell_n esay_n 57.9_o beside_o a_o goat_n and_o the_o devil_n have_v the_o same_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d verse_n 7._o the_o priest_n shall_v take_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d two_o goat_n and_o so_o often_o in_o this_o chapter_n but_o in_o the_o chapter_n follow_v levit._fw-la 17.7_o they_o shall_v not_o sacrifice_v any_o more_o their_o sacrifice_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o devil_n thus_o 2_o chron_n 11.15_o jeroboam_n ordain_v he_o priest_n for_o the_o high_a place_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o for_o the_o devil_n thus_o also_o esay_n 13.21_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d daemon_n the_o devil_n which_o our_o translator_n turn_v the_o satyr_n shall_v dance_v there_o so_o pagnin_n and_o the_o like_a we_o have_v chap._n 34.14_o the_o devil_n be_v call_v by_o this_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d goat_n because_o they_o appear_v in_o that_o form_n say_v kimhi_n as_o also_o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o goat_n have_v its_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d horruit_fw-la exhorruit_fw-la so_o extreme_o to_o fear_v as_o when_o the_o hair_n stand_v on_o end_n whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hordeum_fw-la barley_n and_o frit_n in_o varro_n which_o according_a to_o he_o be_v the_o top_n of_o a_o ear_n of_o corn_n which_o stand_v up_o like_a hair_n whence_o our_o english_a word_n fright_v extremity_n of_o fear_n into_o which_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o devil_n drive_v those_o to_o who_o they_o appear_v that_o azazel_n ought_v so_o to_o be_v leave_v untranslate_v and_o not_o to_o be_v render_v a_o scape-goat_n may_v appear_v from_o this_o consideration_n that_o where_o ever_o either_o of_o the_o two_o goat_n be_v name_v in_o this_o chapter_n its_o never_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v its_o name_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o whereas_o azazel_n be_v four_o time_n name_v in_o this_o chapter_n ver_fw-la 8.10_o twice_o and_o 26_o the_o translation_n render_v itself_o suspect_v in_o the_o last_o place_n especial_o where_o it_o be_v read_v he_o that_o let_v go_v the_o goat_n for_o a_o scape-goat_n when_o there_o be_v no_o other_o but_o that_o the_o former_a be_v sacrifice_v munster_n be_v aware_a of_o this_o and_o therefore_o howsoever_o in_o the_o three_o other_o place_n he_o translate_v the_o word_n as_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o the_o last_o place_n he_o translate_v it_o not_o but_o leave_v it_o azazel_n which_o also_o the_o tigurin_n translator_n perceive_v and_o therefore_o turn_v it_o in_o ver_fw-la 26._o campum_fw-la caprarum_fw-la the_o field_n of_o the_o goat_n other_o with_o arias_n montanus_n retain_v azazel_n in_o all_o the_o four_o place_n as_o tremellius_n vatablus_n diodati_n the_o spanish_a bible_n what_o therefore_o they_o render_v one_o lot_n for_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o other_o lot_n for_o the_o scape-goat_n i_o will_v turn_v one_o lot_n for_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o other_o lot_n for_o azazel_n otherwise_o instead_o of_o a_o distribution_n of_o the_o two_o goat_n here_o by_o lot_n the_o word_n will_v contain_v a_o equivocation_n as_o that_o the_o one_o lot_n shall_v be_v for_o the_o lord_n as_o proper_a to_o he_o and_o his_o use_n the_o other_o shall_v be_v for_o a_o scape-goat_n that_o shall_v be_v all_o one_o as_o if_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o be_v leave_v out_o because_o for_o in_o this_o sense_n signify_v no_o more_o than_o the_o word_n alone_o to_o which_o it_o be_v join_v as_o i_o will_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o father_n etc._n etc._n 1_o chron._n 17.13_o be_v no_o more_o than_o a_o father_n whereas_o indeed_o these_o two_o goat_n be_v distribute_v according_a to_o their_o subject_n or_o owner_n the_o one_o to_o the_o lord_n the_o other_o to_o azazel_n but_o why_o must_v one_o goat_n be_v for_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o other_o goat_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o azazel_n or_o the_o devil_n for_o the_o understanding_n of_o this_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o chapter_n ordain_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o day_n of_o expiation_n as_o it_o be_v call_v levit._n 23.27_o and_o the_o reason_n be_v give_v levit._n 16.30_o the_o priest_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v expiate_v for_o you_o to_o cleanse_v you_o that_o you_o may_v be_v cleanse_v from_o all_o your_o sin_n before_o the_o lord_n this_o cleanse_v must_v be_v through_o full_a and_o accurate_a as_o appear_v both_o by_o the_o plural_a of_o the_o noun_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o conjugation_n of_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o the_o people_n to_o be_v purge_v be_v defile_v with_o two_o kind_n of_o sin_n whereof_o the_o one_o be_v open_a and_o manifest_a gal._n 5.19_o the_o other_o have_v a_o appearance_n and_o show_v of_o righteousness_n john_n 16.8_o by_o both_o these_o we_o may_v understand_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v destroy_v rom._n 6.6_o with_o both_o these_o the_o creature_n be_v pollute_v the_o body_n of_o sin_n to_o be_v destroy_v be_v figure_v by_o that_o goat_n which_o be_v to_o send_v to_o azazel_n as_o by_o the_o goat_n on_o the_o left_a hand_n in_o the_o judgement_n matth._n 25._o and_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o this_o goat_n the_o priest_n must_v lay_v both_o his_o hand_n and_o confess_v over_o he_o all_o the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n and_o all_o their_o transgression_n in_o all_o their_o sin_n put_v they_o upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o goat_n and_o shall_v send_v he_o away_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o fit_a man_n into_o the_o wilderness_n and_o the_o goat_n shall_v bear_v upon_o he_o all_o their_o iniquity_n into_o a_o land_n of_o separation_n and_o he_o shall_v let_v go_v the_o goat_n in_o the_o wilderness_n now_o whereas_o the_o creature_n of_o god_n have_v be_v pollute_v with_o the_o body_n of_o know_a sin_n and_o false_a righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o his_o creature_n shall_v perish_v in_o sin_n nor_o be_v it_o his_o will_n nor_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o his_o creature_n shall_v be_v save_v in_o his_o sin_n which_o imply_v a_o contradiction_n because_o to_o be_v save_v be_v so_o to_o be_v from_o sin_n matth._n 1.21_o and_o therefore_o the_o sinful_a man_n signify_v by_o the_o goat_n which_o be_v for_o the_o lord_n ver_fw-la 9_o must_v die_v from_o the_o sin_n he_o must_v be_v mortify_v and_o the_o will_n in_o he_o unto_o sin_n must_v be_v altogether_o dead_a in_o he_o we_o may_v see_v this_o prefigure_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o creature_n the_o seed_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o ground_n suppose_v a_o grain_n of_o wheat_n the_o earthly_a part_n of_o it_o fall_v asunder_o and_o some_o of_o it_o return_v to_o the_o earth_n the_o other_o part_n be_v reduce_v by_o the_o quintessence_n or_o natural_a balsam_n become_v a_o
the_o two_o former_a chapter_n the_o lord_n give_v divers_a precept_n which_o in_o this_o chapter_n he_o ratisy_n with_o sanction_n by_o their_o respective_a punishment_n the_o word_n contain_v a_o denunciation_n of_o punishment_n for_o a_o crime_n and_o the_o confirmation_n of_o that_o punishment_n by_o repetition_n both_o of_o the_o crime_n and_o punishment_n when_o any_o man_n curse_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n he_o shall_v sure_o be_v put_v to_o death_n which_o word_n be_v repeat_v for_o aggravavation_n 1._o the_o crime_n he_o have_v curse_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n 2._o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o crime_n his_o blood_n shall_v be_v upon_o he_o what_o be_v here_o turn_v father_n or_o mother_n although_o read_v copulative_o in_o the_o hebrew_n his_o father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o his_o mother_n yet_o be_v the_o word_n dis-junctive_o to_o be_v understand_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n and_o that_o by_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o only_a lawgiver_n who_o warrant_v the_o dis-junctive_a read_n of_o this_o sentence_n matth._n 15.4_o he_o that_o curse_v father_n or_o mother_n let_v he_o die_v the_o death_n so_o that_o he_o who_o curse_v one_o and_o but_o one_o of_o his_o parent_n be_v liable_a to_o death_n otherwise_o the_o law_n may_v have_v be_v elude_v howbeit_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o read_v be_v not_o only_o to_o speak_v evil_a to_o or_o of_o or_o to_o imprecate_v and_o so_o wish_v evil_a unto_o any_o one_o as_o it_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v render_v by_o maledicere_fw-la to_o curse_n or_o speak_v evil_a of_o and_o so_o what_o we_o read_v exod._n 22.27_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d s._n paul_n act_v 23.5_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v not_o speak_v evil_a of_o etc._n etc._n yet_o the_o word_n signify_v more_o proper_o to_o slight_v and_o make_v light_a of_o to_o vilify_v and_o dishonour_v and_o so_o this_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v oppose_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o honour_n as_o elsewhere_o so_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d those_o who_o honour_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v honour_v but_o they_o who_o despise_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vili_fw-la pendentur_fw-la they_o shall_v be_v light_o esteem_v when_o any_o man_n speak_v evil_a of_o or_o to_o his_o father_n or_o mother_n or_o flight_n either_o of_o they_o he_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n that_o be_v he_o shall_v certain_o die_v as_o he_o be_v worthy_a to_o die_v be_v guilty_a of_o so_o great_a a_o crime_n which_o be_v explaind_v in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o verse_n his_o blood_n shall_v be_v upon_o he_o under_o the_o notion_n and_o name_n of_o parent_n we_o be_v to_o understand_v not_o only_o our_o father_n that_o beget_v we_o and_o our_o mother_n that_o bear_v we_o prov._n 23.22_o nor_o only_o those_o who_o the_o law_n make_v such_o ruth_n 3.1.5_o but_o the_o name_n be_v also_o extend_v in_o a_o civil_a respect_n unto_o governor_n and_o magistrate_n as_o eliakim_n be_v a_o father_n to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n esay_n 22.20_o 21._o and_o naaman_n servant_n call_v he_o father_n 2_o king_n 5.13_o and_o deborah_n be_v a_o mother_n in_o israel_n judge_n 5.7_o yea_o in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n god_n himself_o be_v our_o father_n and_o jerusalem_n above_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o we_o all_o as_o i_o may_v show_v afterward_o and_o they_o be_v also_o call_v our_o father_n who_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n gen._n 45.8_o 1_o cor._n 4.14_o 15._o and_o consequent_o honour_n be_v due_a unto_o they_o and_z for_o slight_v or_o curse_v they_o like_o penalty_n be_v due_a to_o those_o who_o analogical_o be_v call_v their_o child_n this_o denunciation_n of_o punishment_n will_v appear_v to_o be_v reasonable_a if_o we_o shall_v consider_v 1._o what_o the_o duty_n be_v which_o be_v here_o violate_a and_o 2._o the_o reason_n of_o that_o duty_n as_o also_o 3._o the_o violation_n and_o breach_n of_o the_o duty_n and_o 4._o the_o punishment_n of_o that_o breach_n and_o violation_n the_o duty_n violate_v be_v honour_n of_o parent_n and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o honour_n the_o word_n use_v in_o the_o five_o commandment_n and_o elsewhere_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o be_v heavy_a or_o weighty_a and_o that_o in_o quantity_n as_o in_o bulk_n or_o number_n prov._n 27.3_o or_o quality_n as_o dignity_n honour_n glory_n whence_o we_o say_v that_o honos_fw-la est_fw-la onus_fw-la honour_n be_v a_o burden_n according_o the_o scripture_n speak_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 4.17_o so_o 2_o cor._n 12.16_o i_o be_v not_o burdensome_a unto_o you_o in_o this_o sense_n the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o thes_n 2.6_o neither_o of_o man_n seek_v we_o glory_n neither_o of_o you_o nor_o of_o other_o when_o we_o may_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v be_v burdensome_a the_o syriac_n have_v be_v honourable_a as_o the_o apostle_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v such_o as_o god_n and_o christ_n appoint_v first_o in_o his_o church_n 1_o cor._n 12.28_o ephes_n 4.11_o and_o therefore_o you_o read_v in_o the_o margin_n we_o may_v have_v have_v authority_n 1_o thes_n 2.6_o now_o the_o honour_n due_a to_o parent_n from_o their_o child_n be_v a_o weighty_a business_n a_o matter_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o moment_n which_o be_v either_o inward_o perform_v as_o a_o high_a esteem_n of_o they_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o they_o or_o 2._o outward_o express_v as_o a_o testimony_n of_o that_o estimation_n love_n and_o fear_n in_o reverence_n to_o their_o person_n obedience_n to_o their_o command_n supply_v of_o their_o necessity_n the_o reason_n why_o this_o honour_n be_v to_o be_v give_v to_o parent_n will_v appear_v whether_o we_o consider_v the_o parent_n themselves_o or_o their_o child_n who_o owe_v this_o duty_n to_o they_o the_o parent_n deserve_v all_o honour_n from_o they_o as_o be_v in_o eminency_n above_o they_o both_o because_o author_n of_o their_o be_v and_o of_o their_o better_a be_v by_o nurture_n and_o education_n their_o love_n and_o care_n and_o labour_n and_o cost_n challenge_v all_o respect_n from_o they_o for_o their_o unrequitable_a love_n for_o when_o they_o have_v do_v all_o that_o possible_o can_v be_v do_v by_o they_o and_o have_v follow_v they_o with_o all_o their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o utmost_a requital_n that_o they_o can_v make_v yet_o be_v and_o education_n exceed_v all_o gratitude_n as_o the_o hinder_a wheel_n of_o the_o chariot_n run_v as_o fast_o but_o can_v never_o overtake_v the_o former_a the_o father_n have_v his_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o will_n desire_n to_o be_v tender_o affect_v to_o his_o child_n as_o imply_v that_o all_o that_o influence_n of_o care_n and_o labour_n and_o cost_n be_v from_o love_n which_o sweeten_v the_o authority_n of_o parent_n over_o their_o child_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o child_n themselves_o justice_n and_o gratitude_n require_v this_o duty_n of_o they_o child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o this_o be_v just_a ephes_n 6.1_o that_o natural_a love_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mix_v with_o due_a awe_n make_v up_o reverence_n which_o be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o that_o honour_n unto_o parent_n and_o love_n be_v the_o strong_a principle_n of_o obedience_n exod._n 20.6_o that_o be_v the_o second_o whence_o will_v easy_o follow_v requital_n of_o parent_n to_o the_o utmost_a of_o their_o power_n because_o to_o love_n be_v not_o only_o be_v velle_fw-la but_o also_o be_v facere_fw-la which_o be_v the_o three_o part_n of_o honour_n due_a to_o parent_n 3._o since_o the_o duty_n be_v so_o just_a so_o reasonable_a the_o breach_n and_o violation_n of_o that_o duty_n must_v needs_o be_v most_o unreasonable_a and_o unjust_a the_o violation_n and_o breach_n of_o the_o duty_n it_o be_v slight_v vilify_a disesteem_v dis-honouring_a whether_o by_o word_n as_o curse_v and_o evil_a speak_v to_o parent_n or_o of_o they_o or_o by_o gesture_n or_o deed_n as_o deny_v they_o obedience_n to_o their_o command_n or_o supply_v their_o want_n as_o matth._n 15.4_o 5._o this_o slight_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d little-accounting_a be_v a_o great_a sin_n yea_o a_o great_a injury_n do_v to_o he_o who_o man_n slight_a then_o if_o they_o do_v some_o open_a violence_n unto_o he_o quem_fw-la quis_fw-la contemnit_fw-la eum_fw-la non_fw-la curiosiùs_fw-la calcabit_fw-la he_o who_o a_o man_n contemn_v he_o will_v not_o take_v any_o great_a care_n how_o he_o kick_v he_o say_v seneca_n when_o paracelsus_n begin_v in_o germany_n to_o make_v know_v his_o principle_n
child_n he_o will_v complain_v to_o his_o father_n though_o he_o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a subject_n it_o be_v a_o duty_n that_o child_n never_o live_v to_o outgrow_a a_o debt_n that_o they_o can_v never_o full_o pay_v though_o they_o be_v ever_o pay_v it_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o child_n sequiturque_fw-la patrem_fw-la non_fw-la passibus_fw-la aequis_fw-la the_o thankful_a child_n follow_v his_o father_n but_o with_o unequal_a step_n now_o since_o the_o obligation_n be_v so_o great_a the_o great_a be_v their_o sin_n who_o 1._o in_o opinion_n or_o 2._o practice_n undervalue_v and_o slight_v this_o commandment_n of_o god_n touch_v honour_n unto_o parent_n and_o the_o ratification_n of_o it_o 1._o in_o opinion_n as_o they_o who_o under_o pretence_n of_o honour_v god_n slight_a and_o neglect_v their_o parent_n this_o be_v that_o which_o our_o lord_n blame_v in_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n mat._n 15.4_o where_o have_v recite_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n and_o the_o penalty_n due_a to_o those_o who_o break_v it_o but_o you_o say_v say_v he_o whosoever_o shall_v say_v to_o his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n it_o be_v corban_n a_o gift_n give_v and_o consecrate_v unto_o god_n wherewithal_o thou_o may_v be_v holpen_v by_o i_o such_o a_o one_o shall_v be_v free_a from_o honour_v nourish_a clothe_v supply_v the_o want_n of_o his_o father_n or_o mother_n but_o shall_v not_o god_n worship_n and_o service_n you_o will_v say_v be_v so_o dear_a unto_o we_o that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o our_o father_n and_o our_o mother_n man_n be_v wont_v in_o this_o and_o other_o case_n to_o plead_v for_o god_n such_o as_o they_o conceive_v he_o to_o be_v some_o there_o be_v who_o think_v that_o god_n see_v as_o man_n see_v and_o that_o he_o be_v much_o take_v with_o beautiful_a outside_n of_o temple_n make_v with_o hand_n and_o to_o such_o use_n be_v that_o corban_n of_o which_o our_o lord_n speak_v for_o reparation_n of_o the_o temple_n and_o for_o this_o the_o scribes_z and_o pharisee_n be_v zealous_a and_o so_o zealous_a that_o they_o prefer_v it_o before_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n they_o know_v not_o nor_o do_v many_o know_v or_o at_o least_o they_o consider_v not_o that_o to_o do_v justice_n and_o judgement_n be_v more_o acceptable_a unto_o the_o lord_n than_o sacrifice_n prov._n 21.3_o to_o obey_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n and_o to_o hearken_v then_o the_o fat_a of_o ram_n 1._o sam._n 15.22_o so_o that_o our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o moral_a law_n of_o god_n our_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n our_o honour_n unto_o parent_n be_v more_o please_v unto_o he_o than_o all_o his_o ceremonial_a worship_n and_o service_n because_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o in_o these_o thing_n consist_v our_o service_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n acceptable_a before_o god_n and_o man_n rom._n 14.17_o 18._o yea_o without_o brotherly_a love_n there_o be_v no_o love_n of_o god_n for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v how_o can_v he_o love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v 1_o john_n 4.20_o therefore_o our_o lord_n dispense_v with_o his_o own_o service_n when_o the_o brotherly_a love_n be_v want_v till_o it_o be_v fulfil_v leave_v thy_o gift_n at_o the_o altar_n and_o go_v first_o and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thy_o brother_n and_o then_o come_v and_o offer_v thy_o gift_n matth._n 5.24_o 2._o the_o more_o be_v they_o to_o blame_v who_o by_o their_o practice_n violate_v this_o duty_n a_o sin_n very_o rife_o among_o we_o and_o to_o be_v account_v among_o those_o which_o have_v bring_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o in_o these_o last_o day_n for_o the_o prophet_n put_v this_o sin_n among_o other_o in_o the_o catalogue_n of_o those_o which_o bring_v the_o national_a judgement_n upon_o the_o people_n ezech._n 22.7_o in_o thou_o they_o have_v set_v light_n by_o father_n and_o mother_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o weight_n of_o honour_n due_a unto_o they_o they_o perform_v not_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n that_o be_v extreme_a frequent_a in_o this_o city_n god_n avert_v from_o we_o that_o judgement_n which_o he_o threaten_v and_o inflict_v on_o his_o ancient_a people_n for_o this_o sin_n that_o for_o this_o and_o like_a sin_n he_o will_v burn_v they_o like_o dross_n in_o his_o furnace_n verse_n 19_o 22._o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n worthy_a that_o punishment_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v denounce_v great_a as_o the_o reward_n be_v great_a for_o this_o be_v a_o rule_n consonant_n unto_o sound_a reason_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o weighty_a thing_n of_o the_o law_n matth._n 23.23_o be_v ratify_v by_o the_o heavy_a punishmant_n such_o be_v the_o capital_a punishment_n due_a to_o the_o breach_n of_o this_o law_n exod._n 21.15.17_o and_o we_o may_v read_v the_o like_a deut._n 21.18_o 21._o and_o 27.16_o prov._n 30.17_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o seem_v to_o appeal_v to_o our_o equity_n whether_o his_o sentence_n be_v just_a or_o not_o for_o have_v say_v when_o any_o man_n shall_v curse_v his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n let_v he_o die_v the_o death_n he_o present_o repeat_v the_o crime_n he_o have_v curse_v or_o set_v light_n by_o his_o father_n or_o mother_n his_o blood_n shall_v be_v upon_o he_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o fact_n justify_v the_o sentence_n of_o god_n we_o find_v like_o appeal_n make_v elsewhere_o gen._n 49._o jacob_n now_o about_o to_o deprive_v reuben_n of_o the_o birthright_n thou_o be_v my_o first-born_a say_v he_o and_o the_o beginning_n of_o my_o strength_n etc._n etc._n thou_o shall_v not_o excel_v because_o thou_o wente_v up_o to_o thy_o father_n bed_n thou_o do_v dishonour_n and_o slight_v thy_o father_n than_o defile_v thou_o it_o then_o as_o it_o be_v make_v a_o appeal_n to_o any_o who_o shall_v judge_v whether_o his_o sentence_n be_v just_a or_o not_o he_o add_v he_o go_v up_o to_o my_o couch_n shall_fw-mi 4._o thus_o the_o lord_n now_o denounce_v judgement_n against_o moab_n esay_n 16.7_o moab_n shall_v howl_v for_o moab_n we_o have_v hear_v say_v he_o of_o the_o pride_n of_o moab_n then_o turn_v as_o it_o be_v to_o any_o one_o who_o will_v judge_v of_o it_o he_o add_v he_o be_v very_o proud_a the_o like_a we_o may_v find_v jer._n 44.9_o 10._o ezech._n 13.3_o 6._o let_v the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v warn_v of_o this_o judgement_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v and_o so_o expect_v the_o promise_n make_v even_o long_a day_n day_n of_o eternity_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n it_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n with_o promise_n it_o be_v reckon_v by_o the_o jew_n in_o the_o first_o table_n whence_o the_o duty_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d piety_n which_o be_v proper_a unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n phrase_n sound_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o show_v piety_n at_o home_n to_o be_v pious_a or_o godly_a toward_a one_o own_o house_n which_o he_o present_o explain_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o requite_v the_o parent_n which_o be_v good_a and_o acceptable_a before_o god_n 1_o tim._n 5.4_o yea_o great_a be_v the_o reward_n of_o such_o piety_n a_o last_a a_o everlasting_a reward_n jer._n 35.18_o 19_o there_o shall_v not_o a_o man_n be_v cut_v off_o from_o jonadab_n the_o son_n of_o rechab_n one_o who_o shall_v stand_v before_o the_o lord_n for_o ever_o josephus_n tell_v we_o that_o these_o rechabite_v be_v a_o race_n of_o pious_a and_o holy_a man_n from_o a_o long_a time_n who_o he_o describe_v antiq._n lib._n 18._o cap._n 2._o and_o what_o be_v become_v of_o they_o now_o they_o be_v call_v esseni_n and_o asidaei_fw-la whereof_o we_o read_v mention_v make_v 1_o mac._n 7.13_o and_o elsewhere_o but_o sure_o these_o be_v not_o nor_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v only_o according_a to_o the_o flesh_n no_o more_o than_o israel_n be_v but_o according_a to_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o they_o who_o reverence_n obey_v and_o support_v their_o parent_n they_o be_v the_o true_a asidaei_fw-la the_o true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o pious_a holy_a merciful_a one_o and_o these_o be_v the_o true_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jer._n 35.2_o the_o rechabite_v the_o son_n of_o he_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ride_v in_o glory_n and_o triumph_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n meekness_n and_o righteousness_n 45.4_o psal_n 45.4_o who_o rides-on_a conquer_a and_o to_o conquer_v revel_v 6.2_o and_o his_o spiritual_a child_n conquer_v with_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o so_o reign_v with_o he_o for_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o the_o word_n have_v their_o spiritual_a meaning_n for_o be_v not_o god_n thy_o father_n who_o buy_v thou_o have_v he_o
ministry_n as_o be_v blind_a or_o lame_a or_o crook-backt_a or_o have_v some_o other_o visible_a biemish_n for_o that_o reason_n a_o most_o unreasonable_a one_o even_o because_o their_o child_n be_v so_o deform_v for_o why_o they_o either_o think_v they_o fit_v for_o no_o other_o employment_n meantime_o they_o remember_v not_o that_o curse_n mal._n 1.14_o curse_a be_v the_o deceiver_n who_o have_v in_o his_o flock_n a_o male_a and_o vow_v and_o sacrifice_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o corrupt_a thing_n or_o else_o they_o look_v at_o the_o ministry_n only_o as_o a_o livelihood_n like_o a_o corrodie_n of_o so_o much_o a_o year_n to_o maintain_v a_o abby-lubber_n with_o what_o he_o may_v eat_v in_o the_o interim_n they_o consider_v not_o that_o they_o expose_v their_o child_n to_o a_o curse_n like_o that_o on_o eli_n house_n who_o shall_v say_v suppose_v to_o the_o patron_n put_v i_o i_o pray_v thou_o into_o one_o of_o the_o priest_n office_n that_o i_o may_v eat_v a_o piece_n of_o bread_n 1_o sam._n 2.36_o doubtless_o such_o consideration_n as_o these_o be_v base_a and_o sordid_a and_o unworthy_a of_o the_o gospel_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o evident_o prove_v that_o such_o parent_n have_v a_o poor_a opinion_n of_o christ_n minister_n yea_o very_o low_a thought_n if_o any_o of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n who_o from_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n eminency_n and_o majesty_n aught_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o the_o very_o best_a they_o have_v it_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o reason_n in_o the_o forenamed_a place_n mal._n 1.14_o curse_a be_v the_o deceiver_n who_o have_v in_o his_o flock_n a_o male_a and_o vow_v and_o sacrifice_v unto_o the_o lord_n a_o corrupt_a thing_n for_o i_o be_o a_o great_a king_n say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o my_o name_n be_v dreadful_a among_o the_o heathen_a i_o deny_v not_o but_o it_o may_v please_v the_o only_a wise_a god_n to_o set-off_a his_o illustaious_a and_o glorious_a truth_n with_o a_o black_a foil_n as_o jewel_n and_o precious_a 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these_o man_n no_o doubt_n seek_v their_o own_o thing_n not_o the_o thing_n of_o jesus_n christ_n phil._n 2.21_o how_o much_o more_o pious_a and_o honest_a be_v their_o purpose_n and_o endeavour_v who_o intend_v the_o very_o best_a and_o principal_n of_o their_o child_n unto_o that_o holy_a function_n for_o although_o forma_fw-la virûm_fw-la neglecta_fw-la feature_n of_o body_n in_o itself_o be_v neglect_v as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o business_n not_o considerable_a yet_o may_v a_o comely_a body_n be_v a_o more_o serviceable_a instrument_n and_o vehicle_n of_o towardly_a noble_a and_o virtuous_a disposition_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o poet_n gratior_fw-la est_fw-la pulchro_fw-la veniens_fw-la è_fw-la corpore_fw-la virtâ—s_fw-la virtue_n be_v more_o acceptable_a when_o it_o proceed_v out_o of_o a_o graceful_a man-case_n nor_o can_v i_o but_o approve_v of_o that_o part_n of_o a_o certain_a local_a stature_n of_o a_o college_n which_o speak_v thus_o nec_fw-la caecus_fw-la nec_fw-la claudus_fw-la though_o the_o word_n follow_v be_v invidious_a nec_fw-la gallus_n nec_fw-la wallus_fw-la neither_o let_v the_o blind_a nor_o the_o lame_a be_v admit_v into_o this_o society_n but_o the_o inward_a deformity_n no_o doubt_n be_v here_o intend_v and_o principal_o prohibit_v by_o moses_n as_o hinder_v the_o son_n of_o aaron_n from_o execute_v the_o priest_n office_n and_o there_o be_v like_o spiritual_a blemish_n which_o by_o like_a reason_n disable_v man_n from_o officiate_a in_o the_o evangelical_n priesthood_n for_o neither_o must_v the_o gospel-priest_n be_v blind_a and_o he_o be_v spiritual_o blind_a say_v s._n gregory_n who_o know_v not_o the_o light_n of_o heavenly_a contemplation_n who_o be_v envelop_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o this_o present_a life_n by_o not_o love_v the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o see_v it_o not_o according_a to_o 2_o thess_n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o s._n peter_n better_a he_o who_o lack_v these_o thing_n say_v he_o which_o be_v faith_n virtue_n knowledge_n temperance_n patience_n godliness_n brotherly_a kindness_n and_o charity_n he_o who_o lack_v these_o thing_n be_v blind_a 2_o pet._n 1.5_o 9_o their_o office_n require_v of_o they_o that_o they_o shall_v open_v man_n eye_n that_o they_o may_v turn_v from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n act_v 26.18_o that_o they_o cause_v all_o man_n to_o see_v the_o mystery_n of_o god_n and_o how_o can_v he_o so_o do_v if_o he_o himself_o be_v blind_a how_o ill_o put_v together_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d blind_a guide_n matth._n 23.24_o as_o our_o lord_n call_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n but_o it_o be_v more_o unreasonable_a that_o they_o be_v lame_a guide_n also_o and_o who_o be_v lame_a who_o else_o but_o he_o who_o though_o he_o see_v the_o way_n of_o life_n yet_o through_o infirmity_n and_o instability_n of_o his_o affection_n walk_v not_o in_o it_o unto_o such_o say_v the_o lord_n how_o weak_a be_v thy_o heart_n ezech._n 16.30_o how_o absurd_a a_o thing_n therefore_o be_v it_o for_o god_n priest_n to_o be_v lame_a who_o be_v by_o profession_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o must_v be_v guide_n and_o leader_n unto_o other_o in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n act_n 8.31_o now_o if_o they_o themselves_o halt_v in_o that_o way_n how_o can_v they_o say_v as_o s._n paul_n that_o excellent_a way-guide_a to_o his_o philippian_n be_v you_o follower_n together_o of_o i_o and_o mark_v they_o who_o walk_v so_o as_o you_o have_v we_o for_o a_o example_n phil._n 3.17_o goodly_a guide_n i_o wiss_v who_o like_o the_o statue_n of_o mercury_n point_n traveller_n to_o the_o way_n while_o they_o themselves_o stand_v still_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v of_o idol_n they_o have_v foot_n and_o walk_v not_o and_o of_o the_o same_o nose_n they_o have_v and_o smell_v not_o psal_n 115.6_o 7._o by_o the_o nose_n s._n gregory_n understand_v discretion_n prudence_n and_o sagacity_n according_a to_o the_o know_a use_n of_o nasutus_n and_o homo_fw-la acutae_fw-la naris_fw-la prudence_n be_v as_o laudable_a a_o virtue_n of_o the_o soul_n as_o the_o nose_n be_v comely_a for_o the_o body_n but_o i_o show_v before_o by_o sufficient_a authority_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d note_n defect_n and_o excess_n in_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n which_o imply_v that_o the_o priest_n must_v have_v a_o perfect_a body_n and_o by_o analogy_n according_a to_o philo_n that_o he_o have_v a_o perfect_a soul_n because_o perfectum_fw-la est_fw-la cvi_fw-la nihil_fw-la deest_fw-la aut_fw-la superest_fw-la that_o be_v perfect_a to_o which_o nothing_o be_v want_v nothing_o be_v superfluous_a and_o what_o be_v the_o break_n of_o the_o foot_n but_o the_o revolt_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n break_v off_o from_o the_o way_n of_o god_n whereof_o the_o
will_v have_v all_o other_o lout_n and_o do_v homage_n and_o for_o these_o we_o quarrel_n and_o contend_v vex_v and_o torture_v ourselves_o and_o other_o as_o if_o that_o curse_n on_o zedekiah_n and_o ahab_n be_v upon_o we_o which_o you_o read_v jer._n 29.22_o god_n make_v thou_o like_o zedekiah_n and_o like_o ahab_n who_o the_o king_n of_o babylon_n roast_v in_o the_o fire_n and_o these_o be_v the_o christ_n which_o the_o divide_a babel_n worship_n these_o be_v our_o helena_n these_o our_o diana_n here_o be_v christ_n say_v one_o nay_o say_v another_o he_o be_v here_o so_o a_o three_o a_o four_o indeed_o who_o know_v how_o many_o a_o nut_n be_v crack_v and_o one_o shell_n fly_v this_o way_n another_o that_o way_n a_o three_o another_o way_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o many_o and_o one_o follow_v this_o shell_n and_o say_v o_o here_o be_v christ_n and_o he_o head_n and_o lead_v a_o company_n after_o he_o another_o shell_n fly_v that_o way_n and_o another_o follow_v that_o 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or_o congregation_n and_o call_v that_o babel_n turn_v thy_o eye_n inward_o into_o thy_o own_o self_n o_o man_n and_o see_v whether_o the_o same_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o babel_n the_o same_o beam_n be_v not_o in_o thy_o own_o eye_n the_o pride_n of_o knowledge_n without_o the_o life_n of_o it_o which_o be_v obedience_n whereby_o thou_o will_v get_v thyself_o a_o name_n to_o be_v a_o man_n of_o great_a understanding_n and_o holiness_n this_o swell_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o imagine_v that_o thou_o have_v a_o spiritual_a fullness_n and_o great_a riches_n of_o knowledge_n and_o thou_o reflect_v upon_o thyself_o and_o know_v that_o thou_o have_v knowledge_n 1_o cor._n 8.1_o thou_o have_v get_v thou_o a_o opinion_n and_o art_n big_a with_o it_o and_o travele_v like_o a_o fool_n with_o a_o word_n and_o believe_v that_o it_o be_v christ_n form_v in_o thou_o gal._n 4.19_o whereas_o indeed_o it_o be_v but_o a_o tympany_n a_o tumour_n a_o swell_a of_o spiritual_a pride_n in_o thou_o whence_o thou_o imagine_v thyself_o above_o all_o other_o man_n and_o that_o they_o be_v but_o fool_n or_o beast_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o all_o this_o proceed_v from_o that_o man_n of_o sin_n who_o set_v himself_o up_o in_o thy_o heart_n as_o if_o he_o be_v god_n whereas_o indeed_o he_o be_v the_o devil_n himself_o with_o his_o mystery_n of_o iniquity_n and_o he_o work_v iniquity_n in_o thou_o and_o he_o have_v his_o false_a prophet_n in_o thou_o which_o teach_v lie_v in_o hypocrisy_n and_o unto_o all_o this_o thou_o have_v thy_o beast_n that_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o the_o iniquity_n and_o this_o be_v thy_o babel_n thy_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o eyesore_n thy_o false_a light_n which_o render_v thou_o unfit_a maugre_o all_o thy_o know_a knowledge_n to_o be_v a_o priest_n unto_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v true_a this_o high_a mind_n be_v plausible_a and_o with_o some_o so_o take_v that_o its_o thought_n to_o be_v the_o great_a power_n of_o god_n act_v 8.10_o however_o it_o make_v a_o fair_a show_n in_o the_o flesh_n but_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o purulenta_fw-la scabies_fw-la the_o moist_a the_o mattery_a scab_n be_v when_o the_o corrupt_a and_o putrified_a blood_n so_o abound_v that_o it_o break_v out_o and_o deform_v the_o flesh_n and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o the_o open_a and_o know_v sin_n the_o manifest_a work_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.19_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o corrupt_a heart_n matth._n 15.19_o 20._o and_o defile_v the_o man_n of_o these_o the_o prophet_n speak_v in_o a_o corrupt_a age_n like_o we_o there_o be_v no_o truth_n nor_o mercy_n nor_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o the_o land_n by_o swear_v and_o lie_v and_o kill_v and_o steal_v and_o commit_v adultery_n they_o break_v out_o and_o blood_n touch_v blood_n and_o this_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d purulenta_fw-la scabies_fw-la the_o putrify_a matter_n of_o the_o impostumate_v soul_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o signify_v the_o dry_a scab_n or_o itch_n s._n gregory_n apply_v this_o to_o covetousness_n which_o as_o the_o itch_n seize_v on_o the_o body_n so_o this_o on_o the_o soul_n which_o spread_v itself_o without_o pain_n avaritia_fw-la capti_fw-la animum_fw-la dum_fw-la quasi_fw-la delectat_fw-la exulcerat_fw-la etc._n etc._n covetousness_n while_o it_o delight_v the_o mind_n of_o he_o who_o be_v take_v with_o it_o it_o eat_v and_o waste_v it_o and_o that_o without_o sense_n of_o pain_n dum_fw-la spes_fw-la refulserit_fw-la lucri_fw-la the_o grief_n be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o tickle_a and_o flatter_a hope_n of_o gain_n meantime_o as_o this_o mangyness_n deform_v the_o body_n so_o do_v covetousness_n stain_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o soul_n whence_o not_o without_o just_a cause_n it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d turpe_fw-la lucrum_fw-la sordid_a and_o filthy_a lucre_n this_o itch_n also_o may_v proceed_v from_o a_o pharisaical_a humour_n as_o when_o man_n itch_v after_o praise_n as_o our_o lord_n say_v of_o the_o pharisee_n that_o they_o do_v all_o their_o work_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n matth._n 23.5_o and_o do_v affricare_fw-la scabiem_fw-la they_o infect_v other_o with_o the_o same_o itch_n so_o that_o they_o love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n john_n 12.23_o this_o also_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o the_o desire_n of_o propagate_a and_o spread_v their_o opinion_n which_o be_v so_o impetuous_a and_o itch_a that_o they_o compass_n sea_n and_o land_n to_o make_v one_o proselyte_n say_v our_o lord_n matth._n 23.15_o and_o the_o like_a zealous_a itch_n have_v the_o pharisee_n of_o our_o time_n who_o main_a endeavour_n it_o be_v rather_o to_o poison_v other_o with_o their_o contagious_a tenant_n then_o to_o save_v they_o and_o win_v they_o to_o the_o life_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v its_o original_n from_o the_o chaldee_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d discere_fw-la to_o learn_v whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d doctus_fw-la learned_a and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d doctrina_fw-la learning_n which_o import_v a_o impatient_a and_o itch_a desire_n that_o many_o have_v to_o be_v teach_v other_o when_o yet_o that_o which_o tully_n bewail_v the_o decay_n of_o orator_n in_o rome_n say_v quà m_fw-la in_o paucis_fw-la spes_fw-la quantò_fw-la in_o paucioribus_fw-la facultas_fw-la quà m_fw-la in_o multis_fw-la est_fw-la audacia_fw-la the_o same_o or_o the_o like_a we_o may_v say_v of_o those_o who_o intrude_v or_o will_v intrude_v into_o the_o evangelicall_n priesthood_n how_o few_o be_v there_o whereof_o there_o be_v hope_n how_o much_o few_o have_v any_o faculty_n in_o how_o many_o be_v there_o audaciousness_n and_o boldness_n to_o execute_v the_o priest_n office_n and_o as_o these_o have_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o itch_n in_o their_o tongue_n so_o the_o people_n have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o itch_n in_o their_o ear_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o they_o 2_o tim._n 4.3_o and_o so_o mulus_n mulum_fw-la scabit_fw-la they_o rub_v one_o another_o and_o the_o people_n love_v to_o have_v it_o it_o so_o jer._n 5.31_o but_o here_o i_o may_v take_v up_o a_o complaint_n and_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o orator_n o_o tempora_fw-la o_o mores_fw-la into_o what_o time_n into_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n be_v we_o fall_v when_o every_o blind_a bayard_n who_o see_v only_o with_o other_o man_n eye_n and_o be_v learn_v only_o with_o other_o man_n learning_n will_v yet_o be_v a_o seer_n a_o prophet_n and_o a_o priest_n unto_o the_o people_n when_o such_o as_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o satan_n christ_n and_o belial_n will_v yet_o undertake_v to_o be_v leader_n of_o the_o people_n and_o with_o their_o break_a foot_n
and_o on_o the_o battlement_n of_o the_o city_n ecclus_n 9.13_o yet_o fear_v not_o in_o thy_o be_v with_o thy_o god_n he_o be_v with_o thou_o and_o will_v keep_v thou_o from_o fall_v judas_n v._o 24._o remember_v what_o he_o say_v to_o thou_o and_o to_o every_o one_o who_o walk_v with_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v not_o leave_v thou_o 5._o hebr._n 13._o ver._n 5._o no_o no_o by_o no_o mean_n will_v i_o forsake_v thou_o it_o be_v such_o a_o pack_n of_o negative_n that_o i_o read_v not_o the_o like_a in_o scripture_n to_o assure_v thou_o that_o he_o will_v be_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o be_v with_o he_o but_o some_o who_o can_v satisfy_v themselves_o touch_n their_o own_o estate_n take_v offence_n at_o other_o and_o this_o have_v be_v a_o old_a complaint_n why_o do_v the_o way_n of_o the_o wicked_a prosper_v and_o why_o be_v they_o happy_a who_o deal_n very_o treacherous_o jer._n 12.1_o i_o envy_v the_o wicked_a say_v david_n when_o i_o see_v the_o ungodly_a in_o such_o prosperity_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 73.3_o and_o job_n 21.7_o 15._o seem_v to_o take_v the_o like_a offence_n the_o better_a affect_v heathen_a can_v see_v this_o crypsis_n of_o providence_n by_o dim_a light_n of_o natune_n the_o old_a comedian_n bring_v in_o one_o grow_v old_a in_o honest_a poverty_n thus_o complain_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o who_o be_o a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o a_o just_a man_n be_o miserable_a and_o poor_a but_o other_o be_v rich_a who_o be_v church-robber_n lawyer_n and_o sycophant_n and_o wicked_a man_n so_o he_o such_o objection_n as_o these_o have_v trouble_v good_a man_n in_o all_o age_n when_o they_o see_v such_o strange_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o seem_a incompossibility_n unto_o common_a judgement_n wicked_a man_n yet_o blessed_v of_o god_n man_n walk_v by_o chance_n with_o god_n yet_o god_n walk_v on_o purpose_n with_o they_o and_o prosper_v they_o good_a man_n walk_v with_o purpose_n and_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n with_o god_n yet_o god_n walk_v with_o they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o fury_n of_o fortune_n notwithstanding_o all_o these_o objection_n its_o best_a and_o safe_a to_o hold_v the_o conclusion_n as_o david_n or_o asaph_n after_o a_o long_a combat_n as_o it_o may_v seem_v with_o atheistical_a thought_n of_o sleep_a providence_n or_o none_o he_o abrupt_o begin_v the_o three_o book_n of_o psalm_n psal_n 73.1_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sed_fw-la or_o veruntamen_fw-la 1._o psal_n 73._o ver._n 1._o yet_o god_n be_v good_a to_o israel_n to_o the_o pure_a in_o heart_n to_o such_o as_o with_o whole_a heart_n and_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n walk_v with_o god_n and_o jeremy_n lay_v down_o this_o conclusion_n first_o righteous_a art_n thou_o o_o lord_n when_o i_o plead_v with_o thou_o yet_o let_v i_o talk_v with_o thou_o of_o thy_o judgement_n why_o do_v the_o way_n of_o the_o wicked_a prosper_v and_o chrysostome_n upon_o genesis_n 14._o wise_o and_o modest_o conclude_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o god_n no_o doubt_n oftentimes_o dispose_v thing_n profitable_o when_o yet_o we_o know_v not_o the_o reason_n why_o so_o or_o so_o yet_o if_o the_o place_n name_v job_n 21.16_o 33._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 73.16_o 28._o and_o jer._n 12.1_o 2_o 3._o be_v well_o look_v into_o every_o objection_n bring_v its_o answer_n with_o it_o howbeit_o because_o young_a traveller_n in_o god_n way_n look_v much_o at_o the_o temporal_a recompense_n of_o reward_n i_o shall_v speak_v somewhat_o on_o that_o argument_n unto_o they_o lest_z by_o the_o outward_a prosperity_n of_o wicked_a man_n they_o shall_v be_v discourage_v from_o walk_v with_o their_o god_n with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n it_o be_v possible_a and_o true_a that_o man_n may_v so_o regulate_v and_o order_v their_o affair_n by_o prudence_n and_o providence_n and_o may_v so_o use_v diligence_n that_o they_o may_v stop_v all_o hole_n in_o second_o cause_n &_o so_o make_v all_o end_v mere_a that_o it_o will_v be_v impossible_a to_o miss_v of_o their_o design_n without_o a_o miracle_n because_o god_n will_v not_o suffer_v that_o order_n which_o he_o have_v set_v in_o thing_n nor_o his_o universal_a providence_n whereby_o he_o care_v for_o moves_z and_o help_v on_o and_o concur_v with_o or_o at_o least_o permit_v all_o the_o action_n of_o all_o his_o creature_n upon_o every_o occasion_n to_o be_v interrupt_v it_o be_v also_o possible_a and_o true_a that_o they_o who_o lie_v out_o themselves_o and_o their_o utmost_a endeavour_n and_o all_o their_o time_n in_o plot_v and_o project_v and_o cast_v about_o for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n and_o will_v not_o be_v modest_a or_o shamefaced_a in_o the_o use_n of_o any_o thrive_a advantageous_a mean_n in_o fashion_n as_o flattery_n bribery_n lie_v serve_v every_o base_a humour_n yea_o and_o call_v it_o fair_a and_o honest_a deal_n too_o yea_o and_o set_v all_o their_o wit_n and_o conscience_n upon_o the_o tenter_n and_o all_o for_o the_o compass_v of_o some_o worldly_a good_a it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o these_o man_n have_v their_o labour_n crown_v with_o good_a success_n since_o god_n in_o these_o case_n go_v along_o with_o his_o general_a providence_n concur_v with_o their_o action_n and_o permit_v their_o evil_a event_n bildad_o tell_v job_n true_o that_o the_o earth_n must_v not_o be_v forsake_v for_o his_o sake_n nor_o the_o rock_n be_v remove_v out_o of_o its_o place_n job_n 18.4_o and_o alas_o why_o shall_v such_o man_n be_v envy_v pity_n they_o rather_o it_o be_v their_o whole_a portion_n it_o be_v all_o they_o have_v but_o a_o estate_n for_o life_n for_o this_o life_n they_o shall_v short_o be_v send_v into_o a_o far_a country_n like_o the_o son_n of_o ceturah_n with_o their_o gift_n gen._n 25.5_o 6._o when_o isaac_n when_o they_o who_o be_v as_o isaac_n be_v gal._n 4.28_o when_o they_o who_o with_o the_o purpose_n of_o heart_n have_v walk_v with_o god_n shall_v obtain_v the_o inheritance_n wherefore_o be_v we_o exhort_v to_o make_v it_o our_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o business_n to_o walk_v with_o our_o god_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n it_o be_v the_o exhortation_n of_o barnabas_n to_o all_o the_o new_a convert_v and_o believer_n at_o antioch_n that_o with_o purpose_n of_o heart_n they_o will_v cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n act_n 11.23_o the_o syriac_a there_o have_v with_o their_o whole_a heart_n they_o will_v cleave_v unto_o he_o if_o so_o we_o walk_v with_o our_o god_n he_o also_o will_v walk_v with_o we_o in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n towards_o we_o but_o herein_o belove_v consist_v our_o great_a danger_n when_o our_o god_n have_v be_v please_v to_o make_v we_o his_o people_n 1_o sam._n 12.22_o make_v himself_o know_v unto_o we_o and_o make_v know_v unto_o we_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a experimental_o so_o that_o we_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a when_o the_o lord_n have_v restore_v we_o to_o our_o freedom_n and_o put_v it_o into_o our_o own_o power_n to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o love_v he_o or_o else_o to_o leave_v he_o and_o forsake_v he_o in_o which_o state_n he_o set_v adam_n though_o not_o without_o counsel_n rebuke_n and_o threaten_n with_o ability_n and_o liberty_n to_o stand_v or_o fall_v if_o in_o this_o case_n we_o hanker_v and_o halt_v before_o our_o best_a friend_n if_o we_o be_v in_o and_o out_o walk_v uncertain_o accidental_o casual_o even_o as_o it_o happen_v with_o our_o god_n if_o then_o we_o depart_v from_o he_o he_o than_o depart_v from_o we_o for_o the_o lord_n be_v then_o with_o we_o as_o we_o be_v with_o he_o 2_o chron._n 15.2_o so_o david_n say_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o the_o merciful_a thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o merciful_a with_o a_o perfect_a man_n thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o perfect_a with_o the_o pure_a thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o pure_a and_o with_o the_o froward_a thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o froward_a psalm_n 18.25.26_o and_o with_o this_o free_a conditional_a and_o impartial_a providence_n david_n acquaint_v his_o son_n solomon_n thou_o solomon_n my_o son_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o persect_n heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n for_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n if_o thou_o seek_v he_o he_o will_v be_v find_v of_o thou_o but_o if_o thou_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v cast_v thou_o off_o for_o ever_o 1_o chron_n 28.9_o so_o far_o be_v they_o out_o who_o secure_a man_n in_o this_o estate_n and_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o can_v fall_v away_o when_o indeed_o there_o be_v the_o most_o danger_n of_o fall_v away_o in_o this_o estate_n if_o man_n continue_v not_o in_o the_o good_a will_n and_o obedience_n
or_o be_v fall_v return_v not_o into_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o persevere_v therein_o consider_v i_o beseech_v you_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o the_o hebrew_n in_o this_o condition_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o who_o be_v once_o enlighten_v and_o have_v taste_v of_o the_o heavenly_a gift_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o have_v taste_v the_o good_a word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v if_o they_o shall_v fall_v away_o to_o renew_v they_o again_o to_o repentance_n see_v they_o crucify_v to_o themselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n afresh_o and_o put_v he_o to_o a_o open_a shame_n hebr._n 6.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n the_o same_o apostle_n write_v chap._n 10.16_o 17._o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o that_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o a_o fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n etc._n etc._n consider_v also_o what_o comfort_v it_o can_v be_v to_o we_o that_o we_o receive_v as_o we_o daily_o do_v our_o outward_a good_a thing_n as_o abraham_n tell_v the_o rich_a man_n luke_n 16.25_o when_o we_o enjoy_v they_o cum_fw-la irato_fw-la deo_fw-la when_o they_o proceed_v not_o from_o god_n good_a will_n towards_o we_o or_o his_o purpose_n to_o do_v we_o good_a but_o as_o it_o be_v by_o chance_n yea_o out_o of_o the_o fury_n of_o chance_n a_o ingenuous_a child_n joy_v not_o in_o all_o his_o father_n give_v he_o unless_o he_o have_v it_o with_o his_o blessing_n and_o what_o joy_n or_o comfort_n can_v we_o take_v in_o what_o ever_o our_o heavenly_a father_n give_v we_o if_o it_o come_v not_o with_o a_o blessing_n if_o he_o give_v we_o rain_v from_o heaven_n the_o former_a and_o the_o late_a rain_n in_o their_o season_n with_o what_o comfort_n can_v we_o receive_v they_o unless_o they_o be_v shower_n of_o blessing_n ezech._n 34.26_o but_o as_o the_o threatening_n and_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o great_a to_o those_o who_o walk_v at_o all_o adventure_n with_o their_o god_n and_o forsake_v his_o way_n so_o be_v the_o promise_n proportionable_a to_o those_o who_o walk_v with_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n of_o heart_n all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n both_o of_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n be_v make_v unto_o those_o who_o be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o and_o walk_v with_o he_o as_o i_o show_v before_o yea_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n be_v such_o a_o universal_a duty_n as_o abundant_o reward_v itself_o for_o in_o keep_v of_o they_o there_o be_v great_a reward_n ps_n 19.11_o fear_v not_o abraham_n i_o be_o thy_o shield_n and_o thy_o exceed_a great_a reward_n gen._n 15.1_o and_o 17.1_o i_o be_o the_o almighty_a god_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o perfect_a what_o ever_o can_v be_v add_v unto_o this_o it_o be_v less_o wherefore_o let_v blind_a homer_n make_v fortune_n a_o goddess_n let_v the_o purblind_a heathen_a worship_n the_o goddess_n of_o blind_a homer_n make_v they_o that_o make_v they_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o so_o be_v every_o one_o that_o trust_v in_o they_o psal_n 115.8_o let_v the_o false_a christian_n who_o iniquity_n have_v blind_v they_o walk_v by_o chance_n with_o the_o true_a god_n as_o for_o we_o let_v we_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n of_o heart_n but_o how_o shall_v we_o walk_v with_o our_o god_n with_o full_a purpose_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n 1._o hate_v every_o false_a way_n psal_n 119.104_o 2._o can_v two_o walk_v together_o and_o not_o agree_v amos_n 3.3_o agree_v with_o thy_o adversary_n quick_o while_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o way_n with_o he_o matth._n 5.25_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v well-minded_a bear_v a_o good_a will_n consent_n unto_o the_o law_n that_o it_o be_v good_a that_o be_v thy_o adversary_n the_o law_n can_v consent_v to_o thou_o while_o thou_o walk_v in_o a_o 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pass_v that_o every_o one_o who_o seek_v the_o lord_n go_v out_o to_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n which_o be_v without_o the_o camp_n it_o may_v also_o be_v call_v the_o tabernacle_n or_o tent_n of_o testimony_n or_o witness_n which_o have_v warrant_n also_o from_o the_o aforesaid_a place_n exod._n 25.21_o in_o the_o ark_n thou_o shall_v put_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o testimony_n that_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o and_o where_o moses_n call_v it_o the_o tabernacle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o meeting_n exod._n 33.7_o there_o the_o lxx_o render_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o tabernacle_n of_o witness_n so_o s._n stephen_n also_o cite_v the_o word_n act_n 7.44_o where_o the_o root_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v change_v in_o their_o signification_n and_o for_o further_a proof_n of_o this_o moses_n also_o call_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o tabernacle_n or_o tent_n of_o testimony_n or_o witness_n 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my_o lover_n and_o my_o friend_n stand_v aloof_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o my_o sore_n and_o my_o kinsman_n stand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d far_o off_o 2._o a_o distance_n from_o the_o tabernacle_n suppose_v to_o be_v 2000_o cubit_n because_o such_o a_o space_n be_v between_o the_o ark_n and_o the_o people_n jos_n 3.4_o but_o neither_o of_o these_o prove_v that_o the_o people_n shall_v pitch_v their_o tent_n far_o off_o from_o the_o tabernacle_n 1._o not_o the_o former_a for_o that_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v far_o off_o which_o be_v within_o our_o ken_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o moses_n thou_o shall_v see_v the_o land_n before_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d è_fw-la region_fw-la over_o against_o thou_o deut._n 32.52_o but_o because_o that_o representation_n seem_v to_o be_v make_v unto_o moses_n by_o spiritual_a vision_n as_o that_o to_o exekiel_n chap._n 40.2_o that_o to_o our_o lord_n luke_n 4.5_o and_o that_o also_o to_o s._n john_n revel_v 21.10_o in_o all_o which_o example_n the_o distance_n be_v great_a the_o same_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v use_v where_o the_o distance_n be_v only_o about_o a_o bow-shoot_a and_o so_o express_v gen._n 21.16_o 2._o nor_o do_v that_o space_n of_o 2000_o cubit_n jos_n 3.4_o enjoin_v the_o people_n in_o their_o march_n prove_v the_o same_o distance_n from_o the_o tabernacle_n in_o their_o encamp_a for_o if_o the_o distance_n have_v be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o in_o their_o ordinary_a march_v they_o have_v not_o now_o need_v a_o new_a precept_n as_o this_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v but_o although_o these_o word_n of_o distance_n far_o off_o or_o near_o may_v be_v comparative_o understand_v sure_o it_o be_v more_o harmonical_a unto_o other_o scripture_n to_o affirm_v that_o god_n people_n be_v near_o unto_o he_o then_o
far_o off_o from_o he_o as_o i_o shall_v show_v anon_o the_o word_n thus_o open_v in_o general_n contain_v in_o they_o these_o divine_a doctrine_n 1._o the_o lord_n have_v his_o tabernacle_n or_o tent_n of_o meeting_n 2._o the_o son_n of_o israel_n must_v pitch_v their_o tent_n over_o against_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n 3._o they_o must_v pitch_v round_o about_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n 1._o the_o lord_n have_v his_o tabernacle_n or_o tent_n of_o meeting_n so_o tremellius_n turn_v the_o word_n tentorium_fw-la conventûs_fw-la and_o so_o arias_n montanus_n and_o the_o french_a bible_n and_o the_o italian_a god_n tabernacle_n be_v that_o portable_a house_n wherein_o he_o walk_v many_o year_n with_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n until_o the_o temple_n be_v build_v 2_o sam._n 7.6_o but_o what_o need_n have_v the_o great_a god_n of_o any_o either_o tabernacle_n or_o temple_n heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v his_o footstool_n and_o what_o house_n tabernacle_n or_o temple_n can_v be_v build_v for_o he_o esay_n 66._o and_o do_v not_o i_o fill_v heaven_n and_o earth_n say_v the_o lord_n jer._n 23._o it_o be_v true_a the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n can_v contain_v he_o he_o be_v incomprehensible_a so_o that_o if_o we_o look_v for_o his_o adequate_a tabernacle_n or_o temple_n we_o shall_v find_v no_o other_o but_o himself_o and_o therefore_o revel_v 21.22_o the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a city_n so_o that_o its_o a_o wonderful_a condescent_n of_o the_o incomprehensible_a god_n that_o he_o own_v any_o temple_n or_o tabernacle_n upon_o earth_n that_o of_o salomon_n building_n be_v most_o magnificent_a yet_o that_o most_o wise_a king_n admire_v the_o lord_n dignation_n but_o will_v god_n indeed_o dwell_v on_o the_o earth_n behold_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n can_v contain_v thou_o how_o much_o less_o this_o house_n that_o i_o have_v build_v 1_o king_n 8.27_o how_o much_o 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priest_n of_o good_a thing_n to_o come_v enter_v once_o by_o his_o own_o blood_n into_o the_o holy_a viz._n the_o most_o holy_a the_o church_n triumphant_a through_o a_o great_a and_o more_o perfect_a tabernacle_n that_o be_v his_o church_n militant_a for_o as_o the_o passage_n to_o the_o most_o holy_a lay_v bring_v the_o holy_a so_o the_o way_n to_o the_o church_n triumphant_a lie_v through_o the_o church_n militant_a in_o this_o tabernacle_n our_o god_n dwell_v with_o we_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v exod._n 25.8_o let_v they_o build_v i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o tabernacle_n or_o sanctuary_n and_o i_o will_v dwell_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o 46._o exod._n 25.8_o and_o 29.45_o 46._o which_o our_o translator_n turn_v among_o they_o as_o also_o chap._n 29.45_o 46._o man_n be_v not_o willing_a i_o fear_v that_o god_n shall_v be_v so_o near_o they_o as_o he_o promise_v to_o be_v if_o we_o prepare_v he_o a_o sanctuary_n even_o a_o holy_a habitation_n in_o we_o or_o else_o they_o fear_v that_o god_n indwelling_n his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o divine_a presence_n require_v such_o a_o sanctuary_n wherein_o he_o will_v dwell_v may_v strong_o argue_v a_o inherent_a holiness_n which_o rather_o than_o they_o will_v admit_v they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d among_o they_o even_o at_o such_o a_o distance_n as_o they_o will_v have_v the_o tribe_n to_o pitch_v their_o tent_n a_o far_o off_o from_o the_o tabernacle_n thus_o common_o when_o christ_n be_v say_v to_o be_v in_o his_o people_n they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v in_o or_o within_o either_o in_o the_o text_n or_o margin_n among_o you_o as_o luke_n 17.21_o gal._n 3.1_o col._n 1.27_o and_o elsewhere_o unless_o it_o can_v possible_o be_v avoid_v without_o peril_n of_o reprobation_n as_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o so_o that_o if_o we_o compare_v our_o estate_n under_o the_o gospel_n with_o that_o under_o the_o law_n we_o may_v thence_o note_v the_o happy_a condition_n of_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n if_o they_o know_v their_o happiness_n or_o will_v believe_v it_o the_o lord_n have_v his_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n whither_o moses_n and_o the_o israelite_n resort_v sometime_o from_o a_o far_o off_o but_o it_o be_v a_o evangelical_n speech_n deut._n 30.14_o and_z according_o s._n paul_n make_v use_v of_o it_o the_o word_n that_o be_v christ_n be_v night_n thou_o in_o thy_o mouth_n and_o in_o thy_o heart_n rom._n 10.8_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o witness_n be_v of_o man_n building_n and_o figurative_a only_o and_o therefore_o make_v by_o bezaleel_n that_o be_v in_o the_o shadow_n of_o god_n imply_v that_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o meeting_n be_v a_o shadow_n make_v also_o by_o aholiab_n that_o be_v the_o tent_n and_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o father_n represent_v only_o the_o aeconomy_n and_o dispensation_n of_o god_n the_o father_n whereas_o the_o better_a and_o more_o perfect_a 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these_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o he_o will_v separate_v they_o unto_o evil_n deut._n 29.21_o 2._o the_o nazarite_n must_v not_o come_v at_o a_o dead_a body_n what_o be_v here_o turn_v a_o dead_a body_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o signify_v indeed_o proper_o a_o dead_a soul_n so_o much_o the_o translator_n themselves_o confess_v where_o they_o put_v a_o man_n or_o body_n in_o the_o text_n they_o say_v in_o the_o margin_n that_o in_o the_o hebrew_n it_n be_v soul_n thus_o exod._n 12.16_o that_o which_o every_o man_n must_v eat_v mark_fw-mi soul_n levit._n 4.27_o if_o any_o man_n of_o the_o common_a people_n sin_n through_o ignorance_n mark_fw-mi any_o soul_n and_o 11.43_o you_o shall_v not_o make_v yourselves_o abominable_a by_o any_o creep_a thing_n mark_fw-mi your_o soul_n numb_a 19.11_o he_o that_o touch_v any_o dead_a body_n of_o a_o man_n the_o word_n we_o have_v here_o in_o consideration_n be_v a_o dead_a soul_n and_o in_o many_o other_o place_n 2._o the_o nazarite_n 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that_o which_o import_v unto_o we_o a_o moral_a uncleanness_n and_o what_o be_v that_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n be_v the_o only_a true_a uncleanness_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v call_v by_o such_o name_n as_o in_o nature_n be_v unclean_a as_o mire_n and_o vomit_v 2_o pet._n 2.22_o the_o menstruous_a cloth_n of_o a_o unclean_a woman_n esay_n 64.6_o the_o dung_n of_o a_o man_n prov._n 30.12_o you_o will_v say_v these_o thing_n shall_v not_o be_v name_v they_o be_v name_v so_o in_o scripture_n to_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o abominable_a sin_n be_v unto_o god_n and_o aught_o to_o be_v unto_o we_o yea_o such_o be_v the_o odiousness_n and_o loathsomeness_n of_o it_o that_o what_o ever_o in_o nature_n be_v or_o seem_v filthy_a sin_n borrow_v a_o name_n from_o it_o this_o uncleanness_n be_v of_o a_o diffusive_a and_o spread_a nature_n both_o in_o they_o in_o who_o it_o first_o be_v and_o in_o those_o also_o to_o who_o they_o do_v affricare_fw-la scabiem_fw-la they_o communicate_v their_o 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look_v upon_o a_o maid_n job_n 31.1_o and_o david_n pray_v psal_n 119._o turn_v away_o my_o eye_n that_o they_o behold_v not_o vanity_n but_o what_o reason_n may_v there_o be_v why_o the_o lord_n give_v special_a charge_n to_o the_o nazarite_n that_o he_o come_v not_o at_o his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n his_o brother_n or_o his_o sister_n when_o they_o die_v there_o be_v great_a danger_n from_o they_o of_o all_o other_o for_o according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o love_n amor_n transformat_n amantem_fw-la in_o rem_fw-la amatam_fw-la love_n change_v the_o party_n love_v into_o the_o party_n love_v and_o therefore_o especial_o in_o such_o deer_n and_o near_a relation_n man_n common_o oversee_v and_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o their_o fault_n who_o they_o love_v beside_o honour_n be_v a_o more_o eminent_a degree_n of_o love_n be_v more_o attractive_a and_o draw_v more_o uncleanness_n from_o the_o party_n honour_v and_o therefore_o some_o follower_n of_o plato_n portray_v in_o 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like_a in_o those_o who_o be_v already_o dispose_v thereunto_o so_o that_o child_n insensible_o by_o little_a and_o little_a steal_v the_o sin_n and_o corruption_n of_o their_o parent_n and_o become_v unclean_a by_o they_o 3._o the_o consecration_n of_o his_o god_n be_v upon_o his_o head_n these_o word_n be_v considerable_a either_o in_o themselves_o or_o as_o they_o comprehend_v the_o general_a reason_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n precede_v be_v consider_v in_o themselves_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v inquire_v into_o 1._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o consecration_n 2._o how_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o consecration_n of_o his_o god_n be_v on_o the_o nazarite_n head_n the_o word_n here_o turn_v consecration_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o lxx_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o vow_n whether_o they_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v a_o vow_n as_o drusius_n
conceive_v or_o that_o they_o have_v reference_n to_o that_o part_n of_o the_o vow_n which_o the_o nazarite_n vow_v the_o preservation_n of_o his_o hair_n vatablus_n and_o the_o tigur_n in_o bible_n have_v naeser_n retain_v the_o hebrew_n word_n two_o of_o our_o old_a english_a translation_n coverdale_n and_o another_o turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d abstinence_n the_o chald._n paraphra_v render_v it_o a_o crown_n so_o drusius_n the_o spanish_a although_o in_o the_o text_n it_o have_v consecration_n yet_o in_o the_o margin_n be_v corona_n a_o crown_n so_o the_o word_n be_v turn_v by_o the_o lxx_o 2_o sam._n 1.10_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2_o chron._n 23.11_o and_o psal_n 132.18_o upon_o himself_o shall_v his_o crown_n flourish_v the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o in_o the_o text_n it_o be_v call_v the_o crown_n of_o his_o god_n because_o the_o nazarite_n wear_v that_o crown_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o god_n and_o hereby_o his_o god_n honour_v he_o according_a to_o 1_o sam._n 2._o 1._o the_o true_a nazarite_n be_v in_o eminent_a manner_n in_o covenant_n with_o his_o god_n it_o be_v say_v the_o crown_n of_o his_o god_n etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o crown_n though_o on_o the_o nazarite_n head_n yet_o be_v god_n crown_n 3._o here_o be_v a_o ground_n of_o great_a thankfulness_n to_o be_v give_v unto_o our_o good_a god_n that_o he_o be_v please_v to_o raise_v up_o eminent_a holy_a man_n and_o woman_n who_o may_v be_v example_n of_o purity_n and_o holiness_n unto_o their_o generation_n the_o lord_n commemorate_v his_o his_o goodness_n unto_o his_o people_n amos_n 2.11_o as_o one_o of_o his_o special_a favour_n 2._o the_o word_n be_v considerable_a as_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o law_n precede_v the_o nazarite_n must_v not_o drink_v wine_n poll_v his_o head_n or_o defile_v himself_o by_o his_o father_n or_o his_o mother_n when_o they_o die_v because_o the_o crown_n of_o his_o god_n be_v upon_o his_o head_n 1._o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v that_o the_o spiritual_a nazarite_n for_o no_o person_n shall_v become_v unclean_a it_o be_v a_o know_a rule_n primum_fw-la in_o unoquoque_fw-la genere_fw-la est_fw-la mensura_fw-la reliquorum_fw-la the_o first_o in_o every_o kind_n be_v the_o measure_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n whereas_o therefore_o our_o lord_n forbid_v the_o spiritual_a nazarite_n to_o defile_v themselves_o for_o their_o father_n or_o their_o mother_n etc._n etc._n when_o they_o die_v since_o these_o dear_a relation_n challenge_v our_o best_a affection_n therefore_o a_o fortiori_fw-la the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o spiritual_a nazarite_n to_o be_v unclean_a for_o any_o other_o person_n whosoever_o because_o natural_a relation_n of_o all_o other_o be_v the_o strong_a and_o most_o bind_a so_o samson_n the_o nazarite_n reason_v well_o if_o he_o can_v have_v hold_v judge_n 14.16_o hence_o appear_v the_o reason_n why_o the_o believer_n saint_n and_o holy_a one_o of_o god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v make_v king_n and_o priest_n and_o a_o royal_a priesthood_n unto_o god_n and_o make_v such_o by_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o saint_n and_o high_a priest_n of_o our_o profession_n hebr._n 3_o these_o two_o order_n of_o man_n be_v crown_v but_o if_o king_n and_o priest_n and_o so_o crown_v and_o all_o such_o over_o who_o have_v they_o dominion_n who_o do_v they_o rule_v revel_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o shall_v reign_v upon_o the_o earth_n over_o who_o else_o rule_n they_o but_o over_o their_o own_o spirit_n prov._n 23.28_o the_o great_a monarch_n of_o the_o word_n who_o conquer_a multitude_n of_o nation_n and_o people_n yet_o have_v not_o rule_v over_o their_o own_o spirit_n 1._o this_o just_o reprove_v those_o who_o pretend_v the_o spiritual_a nazariteship_n of_o christianity_n yet_o be_v wine-bibber_n and_o drinker_n of_o strong_a drink_n such_o as_o refuse_v to_o be_v subject_a unto_o god_n in_o holy_a life_n such_o as_o defile_v themselves_o with_o dead_a work_n these_o be_v no_o nazarite_n they_o have_v lose_v their_o crown_n they_o have_v break_v their_o vow_n of_o the_o spiritual_a nazariteship_n 2._o such_o as_o have_v consecrate_v themselves_o defile_v themselves_o all_o their_o labour_n they_o have_v take_v be_v in_o vain_a as_o the_o nazarite_n lose_v all_o his_o day_n that_o be_v pass_v when_o he_o defile_v himself_o numb_a 6.10_o and_o all_o the_o righteousness_n that_o he_o have_v do_v shall_v nor_o be_v mention_v in_o his_o trespass_n that_o he_o have_v trespass_v and_o in_o his_o sin_n that_o he_o have_v sin_v in_o they_o shall_v he_o die_v ezech._n 18.24_o 3._o but_o more_o be_v they_o to_o be_v reprove_v who_o have_v lose_v their_o own_o crown_n and_o break_v their_o vow_n of_o spiritual_a nazarite_n attempt_v to_o take_v away_o the_o crown_n from_o other_o to_o corrupt_v the_o nazarite_n to_o inveigle_v other_o into_o their_o excess_n of_o riot_n this_o be_v a_o very_a high_a provocation_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o exceed_o move_v his_o wrath_n as_o appear_v amos_n 2.11_o 12._o they_o give_v the_o nazarite_n wine_n to_o drink_v thereby_o to_o enfeeble_v they_o therefore_o the_o lord_n threaten_v to_o enfeeble_v those_o corruptor_n of_o his_o nazarite_n these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o be_v the_o great_a enemy_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n who_o deprive_v it_o of_o such_o nazarite_n as_o in_o perilous_a time_n may_v avert_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n from_o we_o as_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v 1_o mac._n 3.46_o lord_n stir_v up_o many_o such_o among_o we_o mysticè_fw-la the_o head_n of_o every_o man_n be_v christ_n 1_o cor._n 11.3_o and_o if_o christ_n be_v the_o head_n what_o be_v the_o crown_n what_o else_o but_o the_o spirit_n and_o mind_n the_o lamp_n of_o christ_n as_o job_n say_v job_n 29.3_o his_o candle_n shine_v on_o my_o head_n all_o the_o thought_n they_o be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o true_a nazarite_n all_o the_o affection_n be_v under_o his_o power_n and_o therefore_o some_o have_v render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d abstinence_n viz._n from_o all_o vain_a desire_n all_o corrupt_a affection_n he_o wear_v not_o the_o crown_n in_o vain_a he_o who_o set_v the_o crown_n on_o his_o head_n gives_z him_z power_n to_o tread_v upon_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n yea_o to_o tread_v satan_n under_o his_o foot_n rom._n 16._o this_o be_v a_o ground_n of_o exhortation_n to_o the_o true_a nazarite_n of_o the_o philadelphian_a church_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n exhortation_n to_o they_o keep_v what_o thou_o have_v and_o let_v no_o man_n take_v thy_o crown_n revel_v 3.11_o these_o be_v they_o who_o be_v make_v king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n now_o it_o be_v not_o for_o king_n to_o drink_v wine_n nor_o for_o prince_n to_o drink_v strong_a drink_n prov._n 31.4_o nor_o be_v it_o for_o priest_n to_o drink_v wine_n nor_o strong_a drink_n leu._n 10.9_o nor_o be_v it_o for_o the_o spiritual_a king_n and_o priest_n to_o distemper_v their_o soul_n with_o the_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o earthly_a life_n as_o i_o have_v show_v but_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v whole_o subject_a unto_o their_o god_n to_o who_o they_o be_v consecrate_v and_o who_o crown_n they_o wear_v nor_o ought_v they_o to_o touch_v any_o unclean_a thing_n whether_o of_o man_n or_o beast_n 11._o num._n 19_o v._n 11._o he_o who_o touch_v the_o dead_a of_o every_o soul_n of_o man_n must_v be_v unclean_a seven_o day_n numb_a 19.11_o for_o the_o filthiness_n of_o a_o man_n be_v much_o more_o noisome_a and_o unclean_a and_o render_v man_n more_o unclean_a than_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o a_o beast_n the_o beast_n uncleanness_n make_v a_o man_n unclean_a only_o until_o the_o evening_n levit._n 11.32_o but_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o a_o man_n pollute_v a_o man_n and_o make_v he_o unclean_a seven_o day_n num._n 19.11_o and_o in_o nature_n the_o stench_n of_o a_o prison_n be_v loathsome_a but_o the_o smell_n of_o a_o stable_a be_v to_o many_o delightful_a it_o be_v true_a the_o brutish_a and_o carnal_a uncleanness_n pollute_v but_o the_o uncleanness_n of_o a_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o man_n pollute_v seven_o time_n more_o carnalia_fw-la peccata_fw-la plus_fw-la habent_fw-la infamiae_fw-la spiritulia_fw-la verò_fw-la plus_fw-la habent_fw-la de_fw-fr natura_fw-la peccati_fw-la the_o bestial_a and_o fleshly_a sin_n be_v more_o infamous_a but_o the_o spiritual_a sin_n have_v more_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n in_o it_o say_v one_o of_o the_o pious_a ancient_n and_o in_o all_o these_o there_o aught_o great_a strictness_n to_o be_v use_v for_o there_o be_v not_o the_o same_o reason_n of_o the_o divine_a law_n which_o be_v of_o our_o humane_a law_n we_o say_v de_fw-fr minimis_fw-la non_fw-la curate_n lex_fw-la the_o law_n regard_v not_o the_o least_o matter_n as_o the_o law_n forbid_v annoyance_n of_o the_o highway_n
of_o antony_n the_o monk_n that_o when_o he_o be_v assault_v by_o the_o devil_n he_o make_v use_v of_o those_o two_o first_o verse_n of_o psalm_n 68_o parallel_n to_o numb_a 10.35_o and_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o sovereign_a use_n may_v be_v make_v of_o this_o scripture_n upon_o every_o assault_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o when_o this_o be_v enlarge_v to_o man_n of_o contrary_a mind_n to_o we_o whether_o jew_n turk_n or_o christian_n by_o profession_n too_o often_o man_n out_o of_o self-love_n partial_o endear_v themselves_o or_o fancy_n themselves_o to_o be_v endear_v unto_o christ_n as_o his_o friend_n and_o out_o of_o private_a hatred_n conceive_v other_o who_o they_o hate_v to_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n when_o its_o possible_a to_o be_v quite_o otherwise_o yet_o hence_o arise_v debate_n contention_n enmity_n and_o most_o war_n among_o pretend_v christian_n meantime_o its_o little_a understand_v and_o less_o regard_v that_o the_o carnal_a mind_n be_v a_o enemy_n against_o god_n that_o the_o friendship_n of_o this_o world_n be_v a_o enemy_n against_o god_n god_n enemy_n be_v out_o fleshly_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n etc._n etc._n o_o how_o needful_a be_v it_o to_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v arise_v up_o in_o we_o and_o scatter_v these_o which_o be_v he_o and_o our_o true_a enemy_n and_o that_o they_o who_o hate_v he_o and_o we_o may_v flee_v from_o his_o wrathful_a face_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n work_v as_o to_o scatter_v his_o enemy_n even_o all_o out_o carnal_a lust_n and_o the_o spirituality_n of_o wickedness_n so_o likewise_o be_v it_o his_o work_n to_o cause_n to_o return_v gather_v and_o unite_v all_o his_o scatter_a friend_n his_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n to_o one_o another_o and_o to_o himself_o to_o return_v himself_o unto_o the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n that_o be_v the_o second_o object_n of_o moses_n his_o prayer_n for_o so_o large_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n here_o use_v may_v signify_v and_o thus_o the_o latter_a part_n of_o moses_n prayer_n may_v be_v two_o way_n understand_v 1._o return_v o_o lord_n the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n to_o one_o another_o and_o to_o thyself_o 2._o by_o a_o supplement_n return_v o_o lord_n unto_o the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n the_o sense_n be_v both_o good_a our_o translator_n take_v notice_n only_o of_o the_o latter_a the_o former_a work_n be_v the_o cause_v all_o israel_n to_o return_v one_o to_o other_o and_o to_o himself_o the_o late_a be_v the_o lord_n return_v unto_o his_o israel_n so_o return_v and_o gather_v one_o to_o other_o and_o to_o himself_o these_o be_v two_o great_a act_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n towards_o his_o people_n the_o former_a the_o lord_n accomplish_v by_o eliah_n the_o tisbite_n that_o be_v the_o turner_n who_o cause_v to_o return_v according_a to_o what_o the_o prophet_n say_v of_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v turn_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o father_n to_o the_o child_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o child_n to_o the_o father_n mal._n 4.6_o this_o may_v occasion_v a_o long_a but_o no_o impertinent_a discourse_n our_o lord_n matth._n 17.11_o 12._o distinguish_v a_o twofold_a come_n of_o eliah_n the_o tisbite_n one_o eliah_n say_v he_o be_v already_o come_v the_o other_o shall_v come_v these_o two_o come_n of_o eliah_n answer_n to_o the_o two_o come_n of_o christ_n 1._o in_o the_o flesh_n 2._o in_o the_o spirit_n so_o that_o before_o each_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n we_o read_v a_o express_a promise_n of_o his_o forerunner_n mal._n 3.1_o and_o 4.5_o eliah_n in_o his_o first_o come_n be_v coarse_o entertain_v by_o herod_n herodias_n and_o salome_n matth._n 14._o that_o elias_n the_o tisbite_n be_v yet_o to_o come_v be_v much_o oppose_v by_o many_o who_o endeavour_n to_o confound_v our_o lord_n word_n as_o that_o they_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o one_o elias_n and_o one_o come_v of_o that_o elias_n against_o this_o i_o oppose_v the_o very_a context_n our_o lord_n say_v matth._n 17.11_o elias_n come_v or_o shall_v come_v and_o shall_v restore_v all_o thing_n but_o ver._n 12._o he_o say_v i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o elias_n be_v already_o come_v how_o can_v these_o be_v understand_v otherwise_o then_o either_o of_o a_o twofold_a elias_n or_o at_o least_o of_o a_o twofold_a come_n of_o one_o elias_n if_o further_a proof_n of_o this_o be_v needful_a both_o jew_n and_o christian_n understand_v the_o four_o of_o malachy_n ver_fw-la 6._o of_o elia_n second_o come_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n thus_o the_o jew_n say_v of_o elias_n that_o he_o must_v appear_v to_o israel_n in_o their_o bannishment_n to_o bring_v they_o again_o into_o their_o own_o land_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o administer_v circumcision_n they_o set_v a_o empty_a chair_n for_o elias_n wherein_o some_o say_v he_o sit_v invisible_o and_o as_o the_o jew_n testify_v this_o so_o the_o father_n also_o of_o the_o greek_a and_o latin_a church_n understand_v our_o saviour_n to_o speak_v of_o the_o second_o come_v of_o christ_n and_o the_o come_n of_o elias_n before_o he_o thus_o s._n cyril_n chrysostom_n theodoret_n euthymius_n tertullian_n hilary_n anselm_n hugo_n lyra_n tho._n aquinas_n etc._n etc._n and_o reason_n there_o be_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o god_n promise_n by_o mal._n 4.6_o and_o our_o lord_n prediction_n matth._n 17.11_o 12._o and_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n in_o regard_n of_o christ_n and_o they_o who_o be_v christ_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n for_o if_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n must_v have_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o forerunner_n much_o more_o must_v christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n have_v his_o forerunner_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o those_o who_o be_v christ_n for_o if_o that_o handful_n of_o man_n in_o judea_n need_v a_o elias_n how_o much_o more_o all_o the_o ten_o tribe_n ecclus_n 48.10_o yea_o how_o much_o yet_o more_o all_o other_o kingdom_n nation_n and_o people_n all_o the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n since_o moses_n pray_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v return_v reduce_v and_o restore_v the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n it_o appear_v that_o israel_n for_o the_o present_a be_v in_o a_o averse_a and_o evil_a state_n of_o which_o moses_n pray_v for_o a_o change_n unto_o a_o good_a condition_n the_o averse_a and_o evil_a state_n of_o israel_n from_o which_o moses_n pray_v for_o a_o change_n to_o be_v make_v suppose_v a_o former_a good_a condition_n wherein_o israel_n have_v be_v and_o from_o which_o they_o have_v be_v deprave_v and_o corrupt_v so_o that_o the_o office_n of_o elias_n the_o tisbite_n comprehend_v three_o thing_n whereof_o two_o suppose_v the_o three_o express_v the_o first_o suppose_v be_v that_o all_o thing_n with_o israel_n have_v be_v in_o a_o good_a state_n 2._o that_o all_o thing_n with_o israel_n have_v be_v deprave_v and_o corrupt_v 3._o it_o be_v pray_v that_o elias_n will_v reduce_v and_o restore_v all_o thing_n from_o their_o averse_a and_o evil_a estate_n to_o their_o first_o good_a condition_n all_o which_o be_v contain_v in_o that_o full_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d use_v in_o our_o lord_n speech_n matth._n 17.11_o elias_n shall_v come_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o shall_v restore_v or_o return_v all_o thing_n unto_o their_o first_o good_a estate_n 1._o all_o thing_n have_v be_v in_o a_o good_a estate_n with_o israel_n such_o their_o creator_n make_v they_o genesis_n 1.31_o ecclus_n 39.16_o so_o say_v solomon_n of_o adam_n that_o god_n make_v he_o upright_o eccles_n 7.29_o this_o rectitude_n and_o uprightness_n in_o man_n 1._o in_o regard_n of_o god_n be_v a_o due_a conformity_n unto_o his_o will_n in_o a_o pure_a and_o holy_a worship_n and_o service_n 2._o in_o regard_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o due_a performance_n of_o justice_n and_o judgement_n 3._o in_o regard_n of_o every_o man_n self_n sobriety_n temperance_n and_o continency_n all_o which_o be_v comprise_v in_o those_o three_o adverb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sober_o righteous_o godly_o tit._n 2.12_o be_v all_o thing_n in_o this_o good_a condition_n in_o our_o israel_n be_v they_o so_o among_o we_o i_o believe_v no_o man_n i_o be_o sure_a no_o honest_a man_n will_v say_v so_o the_o cobbler_n will_v have_v teach_v his_o crow_n to_o flatter_v domitian_n and_o those_o time_n by_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d omnia_fw-la bene_fw-la all_o thing_n be_v well_o but_o the_o crow_n can_v not_o learn_v that_o lesson_n nor_o be_v untaught_a the_o dorie_n broad_a dialect_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d omnia_fw-la crunt_fw-la bene_fw-la all_o thing_n shall_v be_v well_o the_o like_a we_o may_v say_v and_o its_o all_o we_o can_v hope_v for_o
of_o those_o evil_a time_n for_o if_o we_o look_v impartial_o upon_o the_o present_a evil_n averse_a and_o perverse_a state_n of_o thing_n we_o will_v report_v that_o in_o the_o general_n which_o our_o lord_n speak_v in_o a_o more_o particular_a case_n thing_n be_v not_o so_o as_o they_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n for_o when_o the_o man_n be_v deprave_v that_o vinculum_fw-la universi_fw-la that_o bond_n and_o tie_n of_o the_o universe_n that_o compendium_n creaturarum_fw-la that_o sum_n and_o breviary_n of_o all_o the_o creature_n that_o bind_a cord_n which_o make_v the_o harmony_n between_o heaven_n and_o earth_n when_o that_o be_v loose_a and_o break_a it_o can_v be_v but_o all_o must_v full_o asunder_o into_o discord_n disorder_n and_o confusion_n here_o then_o be_v work_n for_o moses_n the_o drawer_n as_o his_o name_n signify_v here_o be_v work_n for_o elias_n the_o tisbite_n the_o tâ—rnor_n as_o that_o name_n sound_v elias_n must_v rectify_v the_o depravation_n of_o all_o thing_n john_n baptist_n who_o our_o lord_n call_v elias_n begin_v this_o work_n as_o much_o as_o befit_v his_o dispensation_n as_o the_o prodromus_n or_o forerunner_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n the_o other_o elias_n be_v to_o return_v and_o restore_v all_o thing_n he_o be_v to_o rectify_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n to_o act_v the_o part_n of_o old_a elias_n over_o again_o and_o since_o john_n baptist_n can_v not_o wash_v away_o baal_n &_o his_o priest_n the_o late_a elias_n must_v fire_v they_o out_o of_o israel_n baal_n priest_n offer_v their_o sacrifice_n without_o fire_n and_o teach_v that_o the_o sin_n must_v remain_v unconsume_v and_o that_o its_o impossible_a it_o shall_v be_v consume_v in_o this_o world_n elias_n pray_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n even_o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n which_o be_v as_o fire_n and_o that_o consume_v the_o sacrifice_n upon_o the_o altar_n of_o christ_n patience_n even_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v to_o be_v destroy_v yea_o it_o lick_v up_o the_o water_n all_o the_o transitory_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n in_o sin_n it_o consume_v the_o stone_n the_o hardness_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o dust_n the_o know_a knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o serpent_n food_n esay_n 65.25_o 1_o cor._n 8.1_o this_o elias_n must_v destroy_v the_o paint_a jezabel_n which_o put_v naboth_n to_o death_n by_o the_o authority_n of_o ahab_n and_o do_v not_o jezabel_n yet_o act_v the_o same_o part_n revel_v 2.22_o that_o earthly_a lie_a spirit_n of_o the_o false_a righteousness_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o false_a prophet_n which_o by_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o king_n prince_n and_o governor_n by_o the_o secular_a power_n in_o all_o age_n and_o in_o this_o last_o part_n of_o time_n put_v naboth_n to_o death_n by_o false_a witness_n for_o what_o be_v naboth_n but_o the_o true_a prophecy_n as_o the_o word_n signify_v and_o thus_o at_o this_o day_n the_o false_a priest_n of_o jezebel_n by_o their_o false_a testimony_n suppress_v the_o true_a prophet_n of_o god_n who_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o pprophecy_n revel_v 19.10_o this_o therefore_o be_v elia_n work_n to_o discover_v jezebel_n the_o false_a prophet_n adorn_v with_o false_a holiness_n and_o to_o anoint_v jehu_n a_o type_n of_o christ_n who_o be_v be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v and_o shall_v cause_v she_o to_o be_v tread_v under_o foot_n of_o his_o army_n as_o the_o old_a jezebel_n be_v and_o as_o elias_n must_v rectify_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n so_o must_v he_o set_v in_o order_n the_o man_n towards_o his_o neighbour_n he_o must_v turn_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o father_n to_o the_o child_n and_o the_o child_n to_o their_o father_n he_o shall_v put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o difference_n between_o the_o spiritual_a father_n and_o their_o child_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o late_a prophet_n shall_v be_v subject_a to_o the_o former_a prophet_n cum_fw-la elias_n venerit_fw-la soluet_fw-la nodos_fw-la when_o elias_n come_v he_o shall_v untie_v all_o knot_n resolve_v all_o doubt_n in_o a_o word_n he_o shall_v bring_v back_o the_o whole_a man_n unto_o his_o god_n he_o shall_v restore_v the_o natural_a man_n to_o his_o right_n and_o the_o heavenly_a man_n to_o he_o he_o shall_v recover_v all_o edom_n to_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n obad._n v._n 21._o and_o great_a reason_n there_o be_v 1._o the_o honour_n of_o the_o god_n of_o order_n his_o wisdom_n justice_n power_n and_o goodness_n herein_o be_v eminent_o see_v how_o much_o more_o when_o all_o what_o ever_o be_v amiss_o be_v rectify_v and_o bring_v to_o right_v again_o 2._o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o elias_n the_o tisbite_n so_o to_o do_v mal._n 4.5_o lxx_o and_o why_o shall_v we_o doubt_v or_o despair_n but_o such_o a_o time_n there_o will_v be_v when_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v now_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d turn_v upside_o down_o all_o out_o of_o order_n all_o confound_v shall_v be_v restore_v and_o bring_v to_o right_v again_o have_v all_o the_o beast_n have_v their_o reign_n and_o shall_v not_o god_n have_v his_o shall_v not_o his_o kingdom_n come_v unless_o we_o pray_v in_o vain_a unless_o we_o pray_v without_o faith_n and_o hope_n have_v we_o not_o a_o promise_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d time_n of_o refresh_v act_n 3.19_o be_v this_o man_n work_n no_o doubt_n may_v be_v make_v of_o it_o but_o the_o whole_a be_v wrought_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v nothing_o of_o man_n in_o he_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n the_o strong_a god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ipse_fw-la god_n himself_o as_o galatinus_n and_o scaliger_n render_v that_o last_o word_n and_o therefore_o well_o may_v moses_n pray_v in_o faith_n and_o we_o with_o he_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v return_v and_o reduce_v the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n and_o bring_v they_o to_o their_o first_o estate_n 2._o as_o the_o lord_n return_v the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n one_o to_o other_o so_o likewise_o unto_o himself_o so_o the_o prophet_n i_o will_v gather_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o flock_n out_o of_o all_o country_n whither_o i_o have_v drive_v they_o and_o will_v bring_v they_o again_o to_o their selve_o their_o rest_n in_o the_o divine_a nature_n jer._n 23.3_o which_o promise_v another_o prophet_n express_v thus_o i_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o jacob_n and_o will_v yet_o choose_v israel_n and_o set_v they_o in_o their_o own_o land_n where_o be_v that_o it_o follow_v and_o the_o people_n shall_v take_v they_o and_o bring_v they_o to_o their_o place_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o esay_n 14._o v._o 1_o 2._o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d place_n be_v one_o of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o who_o all_o thing_n subsist_v and_o have_v their_o be_v and_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n shall_v inherit_v they_o upon_o the_o lord_n land_n esay_n 14.1_o 2._o when_o the_o lord_n have_v cause_v his_o people_n to_o return_v one_o to_o other_o and_o to_o himself_o he_o gracious_o return_v unto_o they_o and_o reside_v with_o they_o so_o the_o chald_v parapheast_n interpret_v this_o part_n of_o moses_n prayer_n return_v o_o lord_n with_o thy_o glory_n dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n hitherto_o i_o have_v endeavour_v to_o prove_v my_o two_o exception_n against_o the_o translation_n of_o moses_n prayer_n we_o have_v authority_n also_o of_o other_o church_n the_o tigurin_n bible_n and_o vatablus_n pagnin_n munster_n and_o tremellius_n fat_a down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o as_o also_o piscator_fw-la have_n before_o thy_o face_n and_o that_o for_o good_a reason_n as_o i_o have_v show_v as_o for_o the_o late_a the_o most_o translator_n diminish_v the_o number_n in_o the_o hebrew_n text_n only_o pagnin_n the_o spanish_a bible_n and_o ainsworth_n retain_v and_o express_v it_o o_o israel_n now_o arise_v and_o take_v your_o journey_n the_o cloud_n of_o the_o lord_n protection_n be_v over_o thou_o and_o the_o ark_n of_o the_o lord_n strength_n be_v rise_v up_o and_o scatter_v thy_o enemy_n and_o put_v they_o to_o flight_n before_o his_o face_n ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n have_v journey_v in_o the_o same_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n before_o thou_o wherefore_o have_v so_o great_a a_o cloud_n of_o witness_n lie_v about_o we_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n 2._o hebr._n 12._o v._o 1_o 2._o and_o the_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o in_o every_o circumstance_n let_v we_o run_v the_o race_n of_o patience_n lie_v before_o we_o look_v to_o jesus_n the_o author_n or_o leader_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n the_o ark_n of_o god_n strength_n who_o
for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n sit_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n let_v we_o choose_v he_o for_o our_o guide_n in_o our_o motion_n in_o our_o rest_n lead_v we_o out_o and_o bring_v we_o in_o turn_v and_o gather_v we_o one_o unto_o another_o and_o to_o himself_o unto_o who_o all_o the_o ten_o thousand_o thousand_o of_o israel_n ought_v to_o be_v gather_v gen._n 49.10_o 2_o thes_n 2.1_o argument_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v bring_v to_o persuade_v we_o to_o our_o duty_n be_v any_o needful_a unto_o this_o 1._o psal_n 133._o v._n 1._o if_o so_o behold_v how_o good_a and_o how_o pleasant_a it_o be_v that_o brethren_n dwell_v even_o as_o one_o the_o prophet_n admire_v the_o goodness_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o excellent_a way_n of_o mutual_a love_n these_o two_o motive_n very_o seldom_o meet_v for_o some_o thing_n be_v good_a which_o have_v no_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n in_o they_o as_o the_o labour_n of_o repentance_n sorrow_n for_o sin_n the_o throw_v and_o pang_n of_o mortification_n some_o thing_n be_v delightful_a which_o be_v not_o good_a as_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n but_o brethren_n to_o dwell_v together_o in_o unity_n comprehend_v both_o vis_fw-fr unita_fw-la fortior_fw-la when_o they_o be_v as_o one_o they_o more_o strong_o advance_v the_o profit_n one_o of_o other_o how_o good_a how_o profitable_a when_o many_o have_v one_o heart_n and_o one_o soul_n and_o one_o spirit_n when_o the_o good_a of_o one_o be_v the_o good_a of_o all_o when_o every_o one_o rejoice_v in_o the_o good_a of_o another_o as_o of_o his_o own_o how_o joyful_a how_o pleasant_a this_o be_v the_o precious_a ointment_n the_o unction_n of_o the_o spirit_n john_n 2.20_o which_o descend_v from_o the_o holy_a one_o from_o christ_n the_o head_n to_o the_o beard_n the_o age_a one_o unite_v unto_o christ_n the_o dew_n of_o the_o holy_a word_n that_o render_v the_o heart_n fruitful_a there_o the_o lord_n command_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v a_o great_a emphasis_n in_o that_o word_n that_o blessing_n and_o no_o marvel_n for_o what_o be_v that_o blessing_n but_o the_o life_n for_o evermore_o psal_n 24.3_o 4_o 5._o for_o unity_n and_o love_n invite_v god_n and_o his_o good_a spirit_n unto_o man_n as_o when_o the_o disciple_n be_v all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o one_o accord_n in_o one_o place_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n come_v upon_o they_o act_v 2.1_o 2._o and_o it_o be_v the_o apostle_n vale_n to_o the_o corinthian_n final_o brethren_n farewell_n or_o rather_o rejoice_v 11._o 2_o cor._n 13._o v._n 11._o as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v be_v perfect_a be_v of_o good_a comfort_n be_v of_o one_o mind_n live_v in_o peace_n and_o the_o god_n of_o love_n and_o peace_n shall_v be_v with_o you_o 2_o cor._n 13.11_o i_o will_v take_v of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v upon_o thou_o 17._o numb_a 11._o v._n 17._o and_o will_v put_v it_o upon_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v bear_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o people_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o bear_v it_o not_o alone_o what_o here_o the_o translator_n turn_v i_o will_v take_v of_o the_o spirit_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v separabo_fw-la de_fw-la spiritu_fw-la so_o pagnin_n i_o will_v separate_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o vatablus_n segregabo_o i_o will_v sever_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o munster_n also_o the_o tigurin_n and_o french_a bibles_n which_o be_v proper_o so_o to_o separate_v as_o to_o reserve_v what_o be_v so_o separate_v so_o arias_n montanus_n reservabo_fw-la i_o will_v reserve_v of_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n tremellius_n seponam_fw-la i_o will_v set_v apart_o in_o this_o sense_n esau_n say_v to_o his_o father_n isaac_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v thou_o not_o reserve_v one_o blessing_n for_o i_o gen._n 27.36_o this_o separation_n and_o reservation_n be_v by_o way_n of_o excellency_n whence_o the_o prince_n and_o noble_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v separate_v from_o the_o multitude_n by_o reason_n of_o high_a place_n and_o dignity_n but_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o that_o excellent_a spirit_n which_o be_v in_o they_o so_o we_o read_v that_o moses_n aaron_n nadab_n and_o abihu_n and_o the_o seventy_o elder_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o excellent_a one_o or_o noble_n of_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n exod._n 24.11_o where_o the_o chald._n paraphra_v have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o grandee_n and_o prince_n and_o the_o lxx_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o elect_a or_o choose_a one_o or_o the_o choice_n of_o the_o choose_a one_o of_o such_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o choice_n such_o excellent_a man_n man_n of_o a_o excellent_a spirit_n prov._n 17.27_o consist_v the_o great_a synedrion_fw-mi the_o synagoga_fw-la magna_fw-la call_v the_o sanhedrin_n the_o great_a council_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o ground_n of_o ordain_v this_o government_n constitute_v by_o god_n himself_o be_v that_o the_o weakness_n and_o waywardness_n of_o the_o people_n may_v be_v bear_v by_o their_o governor_n whence_o they_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v elati_fw-la or_o praelati_fw-la lift_v up_o and_o prefer_v above_o other_o although_o that_o be_v true_a but_o also_o because_o their_o principal_a business_n be_v to_o bear_v as_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o people_n or_o if_o because_o they_o be_v lift_v up_o above_o other_o it_o be_v as_o the_o cloud_n be_v lift_v up_o which_o be_v also_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o they_o may_v shower_v down_o shower_n of_o blessing_n upon_o the_o earth_n as_o governor_n ought_v to_o do_v upon_o the_o inferior_a people_n therefore_o the_o excellent_a spirit_n be_v impart_v unto_o these_o seventy_o man_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o people_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o spiritual_a man_n be_v the_o strong_a man_n and_o most_o able_a for_o that_o employment_n we_o who_o be_v strong_a aught_o to_o bear_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o weak_a rom._n 15.1_o and_o not_o to_o please_v ourselves_o which_o be_v one_o character_n of_o a_o elder_a though_o under_o another_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tit._n 1.7_o and_o who_o be_v thus_o strong_a but_o the_o spiritual_a man_n gal._n 6.1_o brethren_n if_o a_o man_n be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n you_o who_o be_v spiritual_a restore_v such_o a_o one_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n yea_o this_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o love_n which_o be_v so_o strong_a that_o it_o bear_v all_o thing_n 1_o cor._n 13.7_o and_o that_o the_o rather_o because_o their_o burden_n be_v somewhat_o lighten_v by_o their_o dear_a relation_n of_o child_n who_o they_o have_v beget_v 1_o cor._n 4.15_o and_o of_o who_o they_o travel_v gal._n 4.19_o especial_o the_o burden_n be_v divide_v among_o so_o many_o the_o lord_n command_v moses_n to_o gather_v to_o he_o seventy_o man_n of_o the_o elder_n of_o israel_n who_o moses_n know_v that_o they_o be_v elder_n of_o the_o people_n the_o lxx_o have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o presbyter_n or_o elder_n of_o israel_n who_o thou_o thyself_o know_v etc._n etc._n which_o eldership_n therefore_o be_v not_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o natural_a age_n in_o this_o outward_a world_n but_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o wisdom_n or_o christ_n himself_o who_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a soul_n according_a to_o the_o age_n 27._o wisd_v 7._o v._n 27._o wisd_v 7.27_o which_o our_o translator_n turn_v in_o all_o age_n and_o make_v friend_n of_o god_n and_o prophet_n the_o greek_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o word_n for_o word_n sound_v thus_o according_a to_o age_n she_z wisdom_n descend_v into_o holy_a soul_n make_v friend_n of_o god_n and_o prophet_n which_o be_v confirm_v by_o the_o apostle_n 7._o ephes_n 4._o v._n 7._o ephes_n 4.7_o unto_o every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v give_v grace_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o gift_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v of_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v that_o gift_n as_o he_o call_v himself_o john_n 4.10_o and_o socrates_n in_o plato_n apology_n for_o he_o say_v he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n gift_n to_o the_o athenian_n as_o every_o good_a man_n be_v to_o the_o place_n where_o he_o live_v it_o be_v the_o spiritual_a old_a age_n or_o age_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v for_o if_o in_o truth_n and_o in_o god_n computation_n they_o be_v old_a who_o the_o world_n account_v such_o who_o shall_v be_v elder_a than_o
adam_n &_o methusalem_n who_o yet_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n be_v never_o say_v to_o be_v old_a man_n but_o abraham_n who_o as_o s._n hierom_n observe_v be_v first_o say_v to_o be_v a_o old_a man_n he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o have_v see_v christ_n day_n he_o be_v say_v to_o die_v in_o a_o good_a old_a age_n and_o jehoshua_n job_n jehoiada_n with_o some_o other_o all_o child_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o two_o before_o name_v be_v yet_o style_v old_a man_n and_o full_a of_o day_n when_o yet_o the_o elder_a of_o they_o all_o if_o we_o regard_v their_o natural_a life_n in_o this_o outward_a world_n come_v short_a of_o admn_n and_o methusalem_n many_o hundred_o year_n but_o lest_o any_o one_o shall_v refer_v the_o difference_n unto_o natural_a cause_n only_o and_o say_v that_o man_n vital_n be_v weak_a now_o since_o the_o flood_n and_o his_o nourishment_n be_v now_o less_o able_a to_o support_v he_o then_o before_o let_v we_o hear_v what_o the_o wiseman_n say_v in_o express_a term_n that_o honourable_a old_a age_n be_v not_o of_o much_o time_n nor_o be_v it_o measure_v by_o number_n of_o year_n 9_o wisd_v 4._o v._n 8_o 9_o but_o wisdom_n or_o prudence_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o gray_a hair_n unto_o man_n and_o the_o unspotted_a life_n be_v the_o old_a age_n wisdom_n 4.8_o 9_o which_o if_o it_o be_v doubt_v because_o apocryphal_a solomon_n will_v make_v it_o good_a by_o a_o canonical_a testimony_n 31._o prov._n 16._o v._o 31._o prov._n 16.31_o the_o hoary_a head_n be_v a_o crown_n of_o glory_n if_o it_o be_v find_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n so_o so_o our_o translator_n render_v it_o but_o amiss_o for_o there_o be_v no_o if_o no_o condition_n at_o all_o in_o the_o hebrew_n text_n which_o may_v amuse_v they_o since_o many_o a_o hoary_a head_n be_v far_o from_o a_o crown_n of_o glory_n and_o be_v find_v in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n the_o word_n therefore_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o parable_n ought_v to_o be_v and_o they_o make_v this_o entire_a sense_n without_o supplement_n the_o hoariness_n shall_v be_v find_v a_o crown_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d presbyter_n or_o elder_n and_o such_o as_o these_o the_o lord_n commit_v the_o care_n and_o rule_v of_o his_o church_n and_o ever_o afterward_o in_o israel_n the_o great_a synagogue_n which_o sit_v at_o jerusalem_n judge_v of_o all_o controversy_n among_o the_o people_n and_o in_o after_o age_n they_o assume_v unto_o themselves_o power_n in_o all_o thing_n belong_v to_o religion_n but_o it_o be_v here_o to_o be_v well_o heed_v and_o remember_v what_o manner_n of_o man_n they_o be_v to_o who_o the_o lord_n give_v this_o power_n and_o authority_n elder_n of_o israel_n who_o say_v the_o lord_n to_o moses_n thou_o thyself_o know_v that_o they_o be_v elder_n of_o the_o people_n such_o as_o have_v attain_v unto_o the_o good_a old_a age_n old_a man_n in_o christ_n ephes_n 4.13_o such_o as_o thou_o know_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o thou_o like_v thou_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v require_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v wise_a fear_v gad_n love_v meek_a merciful_a patient_a long-suffering_a in_o a_o word_n such_o as_o moses_n be_v these_o have_v the_o separate_v reserve_v excellent_a spirit_n of_o god_n put_v upon_o they_o but_o in_o process_n of_o time_n this_o good_a old_a age_n of_o the_o wisdom_n be_v little_o regard_v and_o man_n promote_v out_o of_o the_o priest_n levite_n and_o other_o israelite_n who_o exercise_v the_o same_o power_n and_o authority_n but_o have_v not_o the_o same_o spirit_n and_o life_n of_o god_n whence_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o their_o authority_n be_v like_o a_o sword_n in_o a_o mad_a man_n hand_n they_o abuse_v it_o to_o the_o satisfy_v their_o desire_n and_o pleasure_n and_o to_o the_o suppress_n of_o the_o truth_n it_o self_n which_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o the_o apostle_n rule_v 2_o cor._n 13.8_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v nothing_o against_o the_o truth_n but_o for_o the_o truth_n yea_o they_o so_o abuse_v their_o power_n that_o they_o will_v suffer_v no_o man_n though_o call_v of_o god_n to_o teach_v the_o people_n jer._n 29.26_o 27._o shemaiah_n write_v letter_n to_o zephaniah_n the_o high_a priest_n to_o this_o effect_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v thou_o priest_n in_o stead_n of_o jehoida_o the_o priest_n that_o you_o shall_v be_v officer_n in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o every_o man_n that_o be_v mad_a and_o make_v himself_o a_o prophet_n that_o thou_o shall_v put_v he_o in_o prison_n and_o in_o the_o stock_n now_o therefore_o why_o have_v thou_o not_o reprove_v jeremiah_n of_o anathoth_n who_o make_v himself_o a_o prophet_n to_o you_o upon_o this_o ground_n the_o high_a priest_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o presbyter_n or_o elder_n question_v our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o while_o he_o be_v teach_v the_o people_n by_o what_o authority_n do_v thou_o these_o thing_n and_o who_o give_v thou_o this_o authority_n matth._n 21.23_o and_o according_o they_o question_v his_o apostle_n for_o their_o doctrine_n and_o miracle_n as_o the_o cure_n of_o the_o lame_a man_n by_o what_o power_n or_o by_o what_o name_n have_v you_o do_v this_o act_n 4.7_o nor_o god_n the_o father_n nor_o his_o apostle_n however_o full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n must_v teach_v the_o divine_a doctrine_n or_o do_v any_o good_a work_n but_o by_o licence_n from_o the_o elder_n so_o degenerate_a be_v this_o government_n in_o after_o age_n from_o the_o purity_n of_o it_o by_o divine_a institution_n this_o or_o the_o like_a government_n under_o the_o presidency_n of_o the_o separate_a reserve_v and_o excellent_a spirit_n of_o god_n be_v continue_v unto_o the_o christian_a church_n even_o a_o spiritual_a judicatory_a a_o power_n of_o judge_v spiritual_a thing_n how_o do_v that_o appear_v i_o answer_v our_o lord_n suppose_v it_o and_o 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and_o therefore_o they_o ought_v not_o to_o domineer_v over_o the_o flock_n so_o i_o will_v render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o castellio_n turn_v the_o word_n 1_o pet._n 5.3_o gregibus_fw-la imperantes_fw-la domineer_a or_o lording_n over_o the_o flock_n ut_fw-la reges_fw-la gentium_fw-la qui_fw-la dominantur_fw-la eorum_fw-la like_o the_o king_n of_o the_o nation_n who_o domineer_v and_o abuse_v their_o authority_n over_o the_o flock_n as_o vatablus_n explain_v cleris_fw-la cleros_fw-la vocat_fw-la greges_fw-la qui_fw-la illis_fw-la velut_fw-la sortè_fw-la gubernandi_fw-la obtigerunt_fw-la he_o call_v those_o cleros_fw-la that_o be_v proper_o lot_n who_o happen_v unto_o they_o as_o it_o be_v by_o lot_n to_o be_v govern_v by_o they_o and_o it_o be_v the_o continue_a metaphor_n or_o allegory_n use_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n 1_o pet._n 5.2_o 3_o 4._o much_o less_o must_v they_o domineer_v over_o their_o faith_n as_o to_o enforce_v man_n to_o their_o opinion_n as_o to_o 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2_o 3._o and_o then_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n return_v and_o weep_v as_o the_o complainer_n do_v v._o 4._o for_o sure_o here_o be_v a_o twofold_a murmur_a which_o munster_n and_o other_o understand_v to_o be_v employ_v by_o the_o two_o nun_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d invert_v and_o indeed_o the_o vulgar_a interpreter_n seem_v to_o be_v mistake_v and_o they_o who_o follow_v he_o for_o he_o have_v leave_v out_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d reversi_fw-la sunt_fw-la they_o return_v and_o weep_v which_o clear_o prove_v a_o second_o murmur_v beside_o the_o former_a mention_v v._o 1._o yea_o we_o read_v of_o two_o punishment_n and_o therefore_o the_o sin_n be_v twofold_a this_o late_a murmur_a be_v the_o cause_n of_o god_n smite_v they_o murmur_v for_o want_v of_o flesh_n but_o there_o be_v a_o great_a provocation_n of_o god_n wrath_n than_o the_o bare_a murmur_a for_o want_v of_o flesh_n viz._n unbelief_n they_o think_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o able_a to_o give_v they_o flesh_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o miracle_n which_o this_o unbelieving_a and_o murmur_a people_n confess_v he_o have_v wrought_v for_o they_o the_o 78_o psalm_n v._n 18._o 22_o be_v a_o clear_a commentary_n on_o this_o text_n wise_a man_n who_o read_v story_n that_o they_o may_v profit_v by_o they_o they_o look_v especial_o at_o three_o thing_n 1._o the_o act_n do_v 2._o the_o counsel_n and_o advise_v upon_o which_o it_o be_v do_v 3._o the_o issue_n and_o event_n which_o come_v upon_o the_o do_n of_o it_o you_o have_v hear_v of_o the_o two_o former_a which_o be_v murmur_a and_o tempt_v the_o power_n of_o god_n and_o that_o for_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o their_o greedy_a appetite_n you_o have_v both_o together_o psalm_n 78.18_o they_o tempt_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o strong_a god_n and_o desire_a meat_n for_o their_o lust_n their_o belly_n be_v their_o counsellor_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o fat_a paunch_n produce_v common_o a_o lean_a wit_n now_o what_o come_v of_o their_o lewd_a action_n and_o foolish_a counsel_n the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v kindle_v against_o the_o people_n and_o the_o lord_n smite_v the_o people_n with_o a_o very_a great_a plague_n take_v notice_n what_o issue_n evil_a action_n and_o foolish_a counsel_n have_v the_o apostle_n not_o without_o just_a cause_n call_v lust_n deceitful_a 5._o prov._n 12._o v._o 5._o ephes_n 4._o so_o true_a be_v that_o of_o the_o wiseman_n that_o the_o counsel_n the_o subtle_a counsel_n of_o the_o wicked_a so_o our_o translator_n render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d prov._n 1_o 5._o wise_a counsel_n be_v deceit_n prov._n 12.5_o deceitful_a and_o destructive_a to_o their_o author_n as_o here_o to_o the_o mix_a multitude_n especial_o who_o fall_v a_o lust_a or_o lust_v a_o lust_n v._o 4._o and_o fall_v by_o their_o own_o counsel_n according_a to_o psal_n 5.10_o and_o that_o of_o the_o old_a poet_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ill_a counsell_n worst_a for_o the_o author_n of_o it_o the_o athenian_n send_v to_o inquire_v of_o the_o oracle_n what_o will_v become_v of_o the_o peloponesian_n war_n the_o answer_n of_o the_o oracle_n be_v thucyd._n lib._n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d doriacum_n en_fw-fr aderit_fw-la sacrum_fw-la cum_fw-la peste_fw-la duellum_fw-la the_o doric_a war_n shall_v come_v and_o plague_n with_o it_o apollo_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o from_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o oblique_a circle_n but_o also_o because_o he_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d give_v oblique_a and_o doubtful_a oracle_n this_o oracle_n the_o priest_n so_o pronounce_v that_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o war_n may_v be_v understand_v either_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d famine_n or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pestilence_n the_o athenian_n understand_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d famine_n whereupon_o they_o store_v their_o city_n with_o all_o provision_n which_o the_o country_n round_o about_o can_v afford_v whereon_o they_o feed_v gluttonous_o and_o riotous_o and_o seek_v so_o to_o avoid_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o famine_n by_o their_o vain_a counsel_n they_o bring_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o pestilence_n among_o they_o the_o lord_n be_v please_v in_o mercy_n to_o avert_v the_o like_a dreadful_a effect_n of_o our_o gluttony_n and_o excess_n for_o which_o we_o be_v notorious_a among_o all_o nation_n our_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n our_o chamber_a and_o wantonness_n our_o strife_n and_o envy_n note_v hence_o how_o wise_o and_o gracious_o the_o lord_n temper_v his_o judgement_n with_o mercy_n when_o the_o people_n have_v despise_v manna_n and_o desire_a flesh_n that_o he_o may_v punish_v the_o wicked_a and_o the_o seducer_n among_o they_o ver_fw-la 4._o by_o their_o lust_n and_o satisfy_v the_o desire_n and_o withal_o inform_v the_o understanding_n of_o those_o who_o be_v in_o their_o simplicity_n deceive_v he_o give_v they_o what_o may_v intimate_v some_o spiritual_a thing_n unto_o they_o he_o give_v they_o not_o the_o flesh_n of_o wild_a beast_n nor_o four_o footed_a beast_n he_o give_v they_o fowl_n of_o heaven_n that_o they_o may_v rather_o meditate_v on_o heavenly_a thing_n then_o earthly_a rather_o spiritual_a thing_n then_o corporal_a he_o give_v they_o quail_n which_o foresee_v the_o winter_n and_o fly_v away_o as_o the_o stork_n and_o other_o fowl_n do_v that_o so_o his_o people_n may_v foresee_v and_o avoid_v the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o prophet_n apply_v it_o jer._n 8.7_o 3._o the_o burial_n and_o monument_n of_o those_o who_o lust_v he_o call_v the_o name_n of_o the_o place_n kibroth_n hattaavah_n because_o there_o they_o bury_v the_o people_n that_o lust_v sin_n ordinary_o leave_v a_o stain_n and_o give_v a_o name_n to_o the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v commit_v example_n be_v obvious_a massah_n meribah_n taberah_n etc._n etc._n because_o there_o they_o bury_v the_o people_n that_o lust_v the_o people_n populus_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v here_o singular_a who_o they_o be_v be_v here_o explain_v by_o the_o follow_a word_n viz._n who_o lust_v which_o word_n be_v plural_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lustre_n so_o that_o the_o lord_n put_v a_o distinction_n between_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a as_o the_o righteous_a judge_n of_o all_o the_o world_n gen._n 18._o which_o our_o translator_n here_o confound_v the_o word_n be_v more_o distinct_o to_o be_v render_v thus_o there_o they_o bury_v the_o people_n the_o lustre_n or_o those_o who_o lust_v labour_v not_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v but_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o endure_v to_o the_o everlasting_a life_n john_n 6._o post_fw-la concupiscentias_fw-la tuas_fw-la non_fw-la eas_fw-la follow_v not_o after_o thy_o appetite_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n lest_o they_o make_v thou_o a_o scorn_n to_o thy_o enemy_n that_o be_v the_o wiseman_n reason_n to_o which_o we_o may_v add_v that_o of_o the_o text_n lest_o they_o bring_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o apostle_n use_v which_o he_o make_v of_o it_o 6._o 1_o cor._n 10._o v._n 6._o these_o thing_n say_v he_o be_v our_o example_n to_o the_o intent_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lustre_n or_o desirer_n of_o evil_a thing_n as_o they_o also_o lust_v 1_o cor._n 10.6_o o_o let_v we_o timely_o mortify_v and_o kill_v and_o bury_v our_o lust_n lest_o we_o die_v in_o our_o sin_n and_o be_v bury_v in_o they_o as_o these_o lustre_n be_v and_o miriam_n and_o aaron_n speak_v against_o moses_n 1._o numb_a 12._o v._n 1._o because_o of_o the_o ethiopian_a woman_n who_o he_o have_v marry_v for_o he_o have_v marry_v a_o ethiopian_a woman_n and_o they_o say_v have_v the_o lord_n indeed_o speak_v only_o by_o moses_n have_v he_o not_o speak_v also_o by_o we_o and_o the_o lord_n hear_v it_o aaron_z indeed_o speak_v against_o moses_n yet_o our_o translator_n here_o have_v do_v he_o some_o wrong_n in_o join_v he_o with_o miriam_n in_o this_o detraction_n as_o equal_o faulty_a with_o she_o as_o indeed_o he_o be_v not_o as_o appear_v by_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v feminin_n she_o speak_v so_o that_o to_o do_v aaron_n right_a the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v thus_o order_v and_o miriam_n speak_v also_o aaron_n against_o moses_n for_o in_o that_o order_n the_o word_n be_v place_v in_o the_o hebrew_n so_o likewise_o in_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a locutáque_fw-la est_fw-la maria_n &_o aaron_n and_o miriam_n or_o marie_n speak_v and_o aaron_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n intimate_v that_o miriam_n first_o offend_v and_o draw_v her_o brother_n aaron_n into_o the_o same_o sin_n thus_o eve_n first_o sin_v than_o adam_n the_o serpent_n prevail_v with_o the_o weak_a vessel_n and_o to_o be_v first_o
elsewhere_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v rest_v upon_o he_o the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counsel_n and_o might_n etc._n etc._n 2._o this_o new_a spirit_n be_v say_v to_o have_v be_v with_o caleb_n that_o be_v for_o his_o help_n so_o what_o we_o read_v jos_n 1.17_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_v with_o thou_o the_o chald._a paraph._n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_v in_o thy_o help_n to_o help_v with_o counsel_n so_o what_o we_o read_v 1_o king_n 1.8_o they_o be_v not_o with_o adoniah_n the_o chald._n paraphra_v have_v they_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o counsel_n to_o help_v with_o might_n and_o strength_n so_o where_o job_n say_v i_o know_v this_o be_v with_o thou_o the_o lxx_o render_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n job_n 10.13_o thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o be_v for_o strength_n to_o they_o who_o turn_v the_o battle_n to_o the_o gate_n esay_n 28.6_o whence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n that_o 1._o all_o man_n be_v act_v by_o one_o spirit_n or_o other_o which_o be_v with_o they_o act_n and_o lead_v they_o in_o their_o different_a way_n 2._o all_o who_o walk_v towards_o the_o land_n of_o holiness_n be_v lead_v by_o god_n good_a spirit_n psal_n 143.10_o which_o either_o 1._o initiate_v and_o enter_v we_o in_o god_n way_n as_o the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o fear_n rom._n 8_o 15._o or_o 2_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n and_o power_n which_o go_v and_o lead_v on_o towards_o the_o accomplish_n and_o fulfil_n of_o our_o journey_n 2_o cor._n 4.13_o and_o this_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o power_n or_o 3._o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n 2_o tim._n 1.7_o which_o bring_v we_o home_o and_o be_v the_o perfection_n itself_o for_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o love_n dwell_v in_o god_n 1_o john_n 4.16_o 3._o the_o lord_n observe_v by_o what_o spirit_n we_o be_v lead_v he_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o ten_o false_a and_o lie_a spy_n how_o they_o be_v act_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o unbelief_n and_o disobedience_n numb_a 14.22_o he_o see_v also_o that_o jehoshua_n and_o caleb_n be_v lead_v by_o another_o spirit_n all_o man_n may_v observe_v our_o outward_a motion_n action_n word_n which_o because_o most_o man_n have_v learn_v that_o abominable_a art_n of_o seem_v possible_o may_v not_o proceed_v from_o a_o right_a principle_n for_o although_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mind_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n anagrammatize_v one_o the_o other_o and_o the_o latter_a be_v interpreter_n of_o the_o former_a and_o caleb_n say_v i_o return_v word_n to_o moses_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 7._o josh_n 14._o v._n 7._o according_a to_o what_o be_v with_o my_o heart_n josh_n 14.7_o whereby_o he_o give_v a_o notation_n of_o his_o own_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d caleb_n secundum_fw-la cor_fw-la according_a to_o the_o heart_n and_o although_o out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v yet_o our_o lord_n who_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n take_v notice_n that_o some_o who_o be_v evil_a yet_o speak_v good_a thing_n wherefore_o since_o the_o word_n that_o essential_a word_n christ_n be_v quick_a or_o rather_o live_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vulg._n lat._n vivus_fw-la and_o powerful_a or_o rather_o operative_a 13._o hebr._n 4._o v._o 12_o 13._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o sharp_a or_o more_o cut_v rather_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d than_o any_o two_o edge_a sword_n or_o above_o every_o two_o edge_a sword_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o pierce_v even_o to_o the_o divide_v asunder_o of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n the_o joint_n and_o the_o marrow_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o a_o discerner_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o intent_n of_o the_o heart_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o creature_n that_o be_v not_o manifest_a in_o his_o sight_n but_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o open_v unto_o the_o eye_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v or_o rather_o concern_v who_o be_v our_o speech_n so_o the_o vulg._n latin_n or_o unto_o who_o be_v our_o account_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o how_o needful_a be_v the_o wiseman_n counsel_n keep_v thy_o heart_n above_o all_o keep_n prov._n 4.23_o and_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n take_v heed_n to_o your_o spirit_n 23._o prov._n 4._o v._o 23._o malach._n 2.16_o 1._o this_o just_o reprove_v the_o timorous_a and_o cowardly_a spirit_n of_o many_o who_o pretend_v to_o that_o other_o and_o new_a spirit_n of_o caleb_n as_o if_o they_o be_v call_v choose_v and_o faithful_a revel_v 17.14_o yet_o yield_v themselves_o to_o be_v beat_v and_o buffer_v by_o satan_n and_o be_v overcome_v by_o every_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o fight_v against_o the_o soul_n who_o boast_n as_o if_o they_o be_v christian_n and_o be_v act_v by_o the_o other_o the_o new_a spirit_n yet_o be_v indeed_o as_o yet_o under_o the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n and_o bondage_n let_v such_o as_o these_o think_v sad_o of_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v 9_o rom._n 8._o v._n 9_o if_o any_o man_n have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v none_o of_o he_o or_o rather_o this_o man_n be_v not_o hâ—s_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o calebs_n example_n as_o just_o reprove_v the_o proud_a and_o presumptuous_a spirit_n of_o those_o who_o in_o their_o own_o strength_n &_o strength_n of_o imagination_n which_o they_o call_v faith_n go_v against_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n like_o those_o numb_a 14.40_o 45._o or_o those_o act_v 19.13_o 16._o and_o with_o like_a or_o worse_a success_n what_o a_o honourable_a testimony_n do_v the_o lord_n give_v of_o caleb_n here_o that_o he_o be_v his_o fervant_fw-la that_o he_o have_v a_o anew_o another_o spirit_n and_o be_v it_o write_v for_o his_o sake_n alone_o that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n servant_n and_o that_o he_o have_v another_o a_o new_a spirit_n be_v it_o not_o worthy_a our_o holy_a ambition_n be_v it_o not_o a_o pattern_n that_o may_v excite_v and_o raise_v our_o most_o industrious_a imitation_n how_o else_o be_v all_o thing_n our_o example_n o_o thou_o israel_n of_o god_n how_o great_a a_o honour_n be_v it_o to_o be_v a_o servant_n of_o the_o great_a god_n the_o honour_n of_o the_o servant_n arise_v with_o his_o lord_n such_o be_v they_o who_o be_v ask_v who_o they_o be_v return_v this_o answer_n we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n ezra_n 5.11_o how_o necessary_a be_v that_o other_o that_o new_a spirit_n without_o which_o israel_n can_v prevail_v without_o which_o a_o christian_a be_v not_o true_o so_o call_v rom._n 8.9_o we_o have_v as_o great_a need_n as_o caleb_n have_v of_o another_o a_o new_a spirit_n yea_o have_v we_o not_o more_o need_n since_o our_o enemy_n be_v spiritual_a and_o therefore_o more_o mighty_a esay_n 31.3_o be_v not_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o holy_a land_n who_o keep_v possession_n against_o we_o exceed_v numerous_a and_o strong_a 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he_o fulfil_v after_o i_o a_o harsh_a expression_n wherein_o somewhat_o must_v be_v supply_v for_o our_o better_a understanding_n of_o these_o word_n let_v we_o inquire_v what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o fulfil_v and_o how_o caleb_n may_v be_v understand_v to_o fulfil_v after_o the_o lord_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n turn_v he_o have_v follow_v i_o full_o so_o tremellius_n plenè_fw-la secutus_fw-la est_fw-la i_o and_o he_o tell_v we_o in_o the_o margin_n that_o in_o the_o hebrew_n it_n be_v implevit_fw-la ire_n post_fw-la i_o he_o have_v fulfil_v to_o go_v after_o so_o pagnin_n and_o munster_n in_o the_o text_n and_o diodati_n luther_n
so_o his_o will_n be_v that_o we_o love_v one_o another_o as_o he_o have_v love_v we_o and_o the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o other_o duty_n 7._o hence_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v unto_o man_n be_v a_o rule_n of_o their_o life_n and_o be_v not_o only_o positive_a as_o that_o who_o goodness_n depend_v only_o upon_o the_o authority_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o good_a only_o because_o god_n command_v it_o as_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v therefore_o holy_a because_o it_o be_v command_v of_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n but_o the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o be_v fulfil_v by_o we_o be_v therefore_o command_v by_o god_n because_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o and_o in_o its_o own_o nature_n holy_a just_a and_o good_a and_o such_o as_o god_n the_o father_n himself_o practise_v jer._n 9.24_o that_o which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n fulfil_v after_o he_o that_o which_o the_o holy_a angel_n fulfil_v after_o the_o son_n of_o god_n psal_n 103.20_o you_o angel_n mighty_a in_o strength_n who_o do_v his_o commandment_n harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o word_n that_o which_o all_o believe_a and_o obedient_a man_n fulfil_v after_o god_n this_o be_v that_o righteousness_n which_o david_n say_v be_v a_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v for_o ever_o settle_v in_o heaven_n psalm_n 119.89_o so_o that_o they_o who_o think_v slight_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n as_o if_o they_o be_v arbitrary_a and_o leave_v to_o our_o discretion_n to_o be_v fulfil_v or_o leave_v undo_v they_o foul_o deceive_v themselves_o and_o that_o in_o a_o matter_n of_o the_o great_a weight_n since_o god_n himself_o the_o son_n of_o god_n all_o good_a angel_n all_o good_a man_n have_v fulfil_v after_o god_n what_o god_n himself_o have_v do_v so_o that_o when_o man_n neglect_v to_o fulfil_v after_o the_o lord_n and_o rather_o fulfil_v their_o own_o lust_n they_o fulfil_v after_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n and_o 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this_o be_v no_o other_o than_o be_v foretell_v by_o the_o prophet_n who_o have_v believe_v our_o report_n or_o our_o hear_n or_o doctrine_n what_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o god_n and_o to_o who_o be_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n reveal_v the_o prophet_n esay_n 53.1_o 2._o give_v a_o probable_a reason_n of_o that_o unbelief_n in_o christ_n the_o mighty_a arm_n and_o power_n of_o god_n because_o he_o shall_v grow_v up_o before_o he_o as_o a_o tender_a plant_n or_o sprout_v and_o as_o a_o root_n out_o of_o a_o dry_a ground_n such_o be_v the_o first_o appearance_n of_o divine_a power_n not_o consider_v that_o through_o faith_n 13._o hebr._n 11._o v._o 34._o phil._n 4._o v._n 13._o believer_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d out_o of_o weakness_n they_o have_v be_v inward_o enable_v and_o impower_v so_o that_o they_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n who_o inward_o enable_v they_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v i_o be_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d through_o christ_n inward_o enable_v i_o we_o may_v observe_v throughout_o the_o scripture_n that_o god_n and_o and_o his_o truth_n and_o power_n have_v be_v own_v but_o by_o very_a few_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o erroneous_a world_n yet_o ought_v not_o this_o to_o dishearten_v such_o as_o have_v calebs_n other_o new_a spirit_n they_o ought_v rather_o to_o be_v strong_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o observe_v what_o caleb_n say_v josh_n 14.8_o my_o brethren_n that_o go_v up_o with_o i_o 8._o jos_n 14._o v._n 8._o make_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n melt_v but_o i_o fulfil_v after_o the_o lord_n my_o god_n josh_n 14.8_o so_o we_o read_v that_o one_o of_o david_n worthy_n stand_v his_o ground_n when_o the_o weakling_n flee_v 2_o sam._n 23.11_o 12._o and_o this_o power_n and_o strength_n of_o god_n every_o believer_n ought_v to_o show_v forth_o in_o himself_o to_o his_o generation_n as_o david_n pray_v o_o god_n 18._o psal_n 71._o v._n 18._o forsake_v i_o not_o until_o i_o have_v show_v thy_o arm_n to_o this_o generation_n thy_o power_n to_o every_o one_o that_o be_v to_o come_v psal_n 71.18_o this_o be_v the_o extent_n of_o our_o obedience_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v require_v that_o it_o be_v fulfil_v if_o it_o be_v not_o its_o empty_a and_o make_v void_a beside_o the_o lord_n himself_o fulfil_v his_o whole_a will_n and_o that_o be_v it_o which_o we_o must_v fulfil_v after_o he_o even_o to_o jot_n and_o tittle_n unless_o it_o so_o be_v i_o know_v not_o how_o our_o lord_n will_v be_v understand_v to_o reason_n with_o his_o disciple_n and_o we_o matth._n 5.17_o 18_o 19_o where_o our_o lord_n have_v say_v that_o he_o come_v to_o fulfil_v and_o that_o not_o one_o jot_n or_o tittle_n shall_v pass_v from_o the_o law_n till_o all_o be_v fulfil_v he_o thence_o infer_v whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v break_v one_o of_o these_o least_o commandment_n and_o shall_v teach_v man_n so_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n wherefore_o lest_o we_o mistake_v there_o be_v full_a as_o much_o obedience_n require_v of_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n as_o be_v require_v of_o those_o who_o live_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n if_o not_o more_o also_o and_o well_o may_v such_o exactness_n be_v require_v of_o we_o since_o there_o be_v more_o divine_a light_n strength_n and_o power_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o under_o the_o gospel_n than_o be_v to_o they_o under_o the_o law_n yea_o and_o the_o example_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n in_o our_o flesh_n evident_o prove_v that_o the_o same_o life_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v manifest_v also_o in_o our_o mortal_a flesh_n 2_o cor._n 4.10_o 11._o but_o not_o by_o our_o own_o power_n o_o no_o 1._o trust_v not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n it_o be_v say_v of_o all_o these_o spy_n numb_a 13.3_o all_o these_o be_v man_n that_o be_v valiant_a man_n 3._o numb_a 13._o v._n 3._o as_o the_o jew_n understand_v that_o phrase_n in_o itself_o all_o those_o who_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v man_n in_o some_o estimation_n say_v rabbi_n solomon_n their_o strength_n and_o valour_n be_v here_o intimate_v to_o be_v no_o other_o than_o impotency_n and_o weakness_n when_o it_o rest_v in_o itself_o great_a man_n they_o be_v and_o wise_a and_o mighty_a and_o rich_a be_v the_o head_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o people_n but_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n let_v not_o the_o wise_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o wisdom_n nor_o let_v the_o mighty_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o might_n let_v not_o the_o rich_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o understand_v and_o know_v that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n who_o exercise_n love_v kindness_n judgement_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o earth_n for_o in_o these_o thing_n i_o delight_v say_v the_o lord_n jer._n 9.23_o 24._o 2._o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n so_o david_n put_v both_o together_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v good_a we_o find_v very_o often_o jehoshua_n and_o caleb_n join_v together_o and_o not_o without_o good_a reason_n jehoshua_n be_v a_o divine_a compound_n of_o the_o great_a name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n the_o saviour_n and_o although_o he_o be_v before_o call_v jehoshua_n exod._n 17.9_o by_o anticipation_n yet_o moses_n first_o name_v he_o jehoshua_n the_o lord_n the_o saviour_n in_o order_n to_o this_o expedition_n of_o search_v the_o land_n and_o bring_v word_n back_o again_o numb_a 13.16_o jehoshua_n therefore_o be_v with_o caleb_n the_o lord_n the_o saviour_n be_v with_o the_o hearty_a and_o courageous_a man_n and_o he_o enable_v
we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n as_o s._n paul_n say_v of_o the_o true_a jehoshua_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o able_a or_o strong_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n who_o inward_o enable_v i_o as_o be_v show_v before_o phil._n 4.13_o 4._o caleb_n have_v be_v in_o the_o land_n caleb_n be_v one_o of_o the_o spy_n who_o be_v to_o give_v testimony_n concern_v the_o land_n it_o be_v therefore_o necessary_a that_o they_o shall_v have_v be_v there_o do_v this_o concern_n caleb_n alone_o that_o he_o go_v into_o the_o land_n or_o do_v it_o concern_v we_o and_o other_o as_o well_o as_o caleb_n sure_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a land_n of_o peace_n and_o rest_n a_o better_a and_o heavenly_a country_n hebr._n 11.16_o it_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n land_n yea_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v so_o call_v esay_n 33.21_o that_o land_n which_o the_o meek_a inherit_v matth._n 5.5_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n this_o true_a land_n of_o peace_n and_o rest_n be_v understand_v by_o the_o everlasting_a life_n the_o promise_a inheritance_n salvation_n the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o many_o the_o like_a as_o caleb_n enter_v into_o this_o spiritual_a land_n so_o likewise_o do_v all_o believer_n hebr._n 4.3_o we_o who_o have_v believe_v do_v enter_v into_o rest_n and_o the_o like_a v._o 10._o as_o caleb_n and_o the_o other_o spy_v enter_v and_o search_v the_o holy_a land_n and_o bring_v report_n unto_o moses_n even_o so_o the_o believer_n and_o obedient_a one_o who_o have_v enter_v the_o spiritual_a land_n they_o report_v unto_o the_o congregation_n what_o they_o have_v see_v and_o hear_v 1_o pet._n 1.10_o 11._o who_o ever_o be_v a_o spiritual_a spy_n who_o make_v report_n how_o good_a the_o holy_a land_n be_v its_o necessary_a that_o he_o have_v be_v there_o that_o he_o may_v speak_v upon_o his_o own_o knowledge_n as_o our_o lord_n say_v to_o n_n codemus_fw-la john_n 3.11_o very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o thou_o we_o speak_v what_o we_o do_v know_v and_o 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please_v thyself_o with_o he_o and_o thy_o portion_n be_v with_o the_o adulterer_n for_o the_o heart_n go_v a_o whore_v after_o the_o eye_n num._n 15.38_o and_o the_o lustful_a man_n become_v patranti_fw-la fractus_fw-la ocello_fw-la his_o lascivious_a eye_n break_v off_o his_o heart_n from_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n and_o melt_v it_o into_o weakness_n reuben_n the_o beginning_n of_o jacob_n strength_n the_o excellency_n of_o dignity_n and_o excellency_n of_o power_n by_o this_o mean_n become_v unstable_a and_o weak_a as_o water_n gen._n 49.3_o 4._o of_o this_o apostasy_n the_o lord_n complain_v ezech._n 6.9_o i_o be_o break_v with_o their_o whorish_a heart_n which_o have_v depart_v from_o i_o o_o israel_n haec_fw-la fierent_fw-la si_fw-la testiculi_fw-la vena_fw-la ulla_fw-la paterni_fw-la viveret_fw-la in_o nobis_fw-la will_v these_o thing_n be_v if_o the_o spring_n of_o holy_a life_n so_o vigorous_a in_o our_o holy_a father_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n be_v derive_v unto_o we_o o_o israel_n thy_o god_n have_v never_o break_v his_o promise_n with_o thou_o he_o be_v the_o faithful_a god_n who_o keep_v covenant_n &_o mercy_n with_o they_o that_o love_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n to_o a_o thousand_o generation_n deut._n 7.9_o but_o thou_o have_v break_v promise_n and_o covenant_n with_o thy_o god_n many_o forty_o day_n as_o this_o people_n in_o the_o text_n do_v yea_o many_o of_o we_o more_o than_o forty_o year_n wherefore_o return_n o_o israel_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n for_o we_o have_v fall_v by_o our_o iniquity_n hos_fw-la 13.1_o and_o may_v most_o just_o expect_v a_o proportionable_a punishment_n for_o our_o sin_n who_o know_v how_o soon_o unless_o it_o be_v prevent_v by_o a_o proportionable_a humiliation_n and_o repentance_n as_o when_o ionas_n have_v proclaim_v from_o the_o lord_n yet_o forty_o day_n and_o nineveh_n shall_v be_v destroy_v jonah_n 3.4_o see_v what_o effect_n this_o wrought_v ver_fw-la 5._o the_o people_n of_o nineveh_n believe_v god_n and_o proclaim_v a_o fast_n and_o put_v on_o sackcloth_n from_o the_o great_a of_o they_o even_o to_o the_o least_o of_o they_o nor_o do_v i_o doubt_v if_o i_o may_v speak_v a_o word_n in_o season_n on_o this_o quadragessima_fw-la sunday_n as_o it_o have_v be_v ancient_o call_v but_o we_o have_v altogether_o as_o reasonable_a ground_n for_o a_o quadragesimale_a jejunium_fw-la a_o fast_o of_o forty_o day_n as_o the_o ninivites_n have_v when_o ever_o it_o be_v or_o by_o whosoever_o it_o be_v first_o institute_v sure_o i_o be_o he_o want_v not_o a_o pattern_n in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n our_o lord_n example_n unto_o we_o be_v above_o all_o other_o who_o fast_v forty_o day_n and_o forty_o night_n matth._n 4.2_o which_o be_v prefigure_v by_o moses_n exod._n 34.28_o and_o elias_n 1_o king_n 19.8_o who_o appear_v with_o he_o in_o his_o transfiguration_n matth._n 17.3_o what_o if_o we_o produce_v a_o downright_a precept_n of_o christ_n for_o christian_n fast_v you_o 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of_o the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n and_o reuben_n and_o the_o faithful_a and_o obedient_a of_o the_o house_n of_o aaron_n herein_o i_o except_v against_o the_o translation_n of_o three_o word_n 1._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o they_o turn_v a_o rod._n which_o although_o in_o the_o latitude_n of_o the_o word_n it_o may_v so_o signify_v yet_o in_o this_o place_n of_o scripture_n the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d can_v convenient_o be_v so_o render_v but_o rather_o a_o staff_n such_o as_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o people_n in_o their_o several_a tribe_n be_v wont_a to_o carry_v as_o a_o ensign_n of_o their_o place_n and_o authority_n numb_a 21.18_o which_o yet_o be_v not_o proper_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o israel_n but_o common_a also_o to_o the_o governor_n of_o other_o nation_n as_o to_o the_o moabite_n jer._n 48.17_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o bear_v a_o staff_n be_v put_v among_o the_o character_n of_o a_o magistrate_n say_v theophrastus_n so_o homer_n speak_v of_o a_o magistrate_n staff_n iliad_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o again_o the_o grecian_a judge_n bear_v it_o the_o staff_n in_o their_o hand_n as_o also_o they_o who_o have_v receive_v law_n from_o jupiter_n and_o the_o ancient_a custom_n of_o this_o nation_n be_v well_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n chamberlain_n and_o other_o great_a officer_n of_o the_o kingdom_n have_v be_v wont_a to_o carry_v white_a staff_n the_o ensign_n and_o token_n of_o their_o high_a place_n of_o authority_n beside_o the_o use_n of_o the_o rod_n be_v for_o correction_n 1_o cor._n 4.21_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o you_o with_o a_o rod_n or_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n but_o the_o staff_n be_v for_o supportation_n
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wine_n and_o oil_n shall_v not_o be_v rich_a and_o elsewhere_o 4._o more_o especial_o in_o the_o place_n before_o we_o as_o also_o ver_fw-la 17._o the_o lord_n require_v the_o first_o fruit_n as_o of_o other_o creature_n so_o of_o oil_n and_o wine_n and_o consequent_o the_o new_a of_o they_o as_o of_o every_o open_n of_o the_o matrice_n of_o all_o flesh_n verse_n 15._o as_o the_o firstling_n of_o cattle_n verse_n 17._o the_o firstling_n of_o a_o cow_n or_o the_o firstling_n of_o a_o sheep_n 17._o numb_a 18._o v._n 17._o or_o the_o firstling_n of_o a_o goat_n thou_o shall_v not_o redeem_v what_o here_o the_o translator_n turn_v a_o cow_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o be_v a_o bull_n or_o bullock_n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o hebrew_n according_a to_o the_o chaldee_n idiom_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d whence_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o greek_a and_o in_o latin_a taurus_n a_o bull_n or_o bullock_n and_o so_o they_o themselves_o render_v deut._n 33.17_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d primogenitus_fw-la bovis_fw-la ejus_fw-la the_o firstling_n of_o his_o bullock_n howbeit_o they_o be_v not_o alone_o in_o this_o mistake_n for_o the_o french_a spanish_a and_o italian_a translation_n as_o also_o one_o of_o our_o english_a render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o a_o cow_n which_o be_v a_o bull._n all_o the_o other_o translation_n that_o i_o have_v see_v the_o chaldee_n latin_n english_a high_a and_o low_a dutch_a render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d either_o a_o bullock_n or_o ox._n which_o i_o suppose_v they_o understand_v not_o as_o in_o english_z it_o be_v common_o take_v for_o a_o guelt_fw-mi bull._n for_o so_o their_o absurdity_n be_v little_o less_o than_o the_o other_o but_o according_a to_o the_o latitude_n of_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o latin_a bos_n which_o reach_v to_o the_o whole_a kind_n beside_o as_o for_o lib_z or_o gelding_n the_o male_a cattle_n the_o jew_n have_v no_o such_o custom_n of_o mangle_v any_o beast_n or_o if_o any_o be_v so_o use_v they_o repute_v it_o as_o a_o blemish_a beast_n and_o unlawful_a to_o be_v offer_v up_o for_o a_o sacrifice_n as_o i_o may_v show_v hereafter_o if_o the_o lord_n will_n meantime_o we_o hence_o learn_v that_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o best_a and_o first_o fruit_n of_o all_o whereof_o i_o shall_v have_v short_o a_o proper_a occasion_n to_o treat_v and_o it_o be_v no_o doubt_n most_o reasonable_a that_o prima_fw-la primo_fw-la danda_fw-la optimóque_fw-la optima_fw-la that_o the_o first_o and_o best_a be_v give_v to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o first_o and_o best_a yea_o render_v rather_o then_o give_v since_o no_o good_a befall_v any_o one_o of_o we_o which_o we_o receive_v not_o from_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o good_a and_o every_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o 17._o james_n 1._o v._o 17._o and_o come_v down_o the_o greek_a word_n be_v in_o the_o participle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d descend_v from_o the_o father_n of_o light_n and_o therefore_o all_o thing_n what_o ever_o we_o be_v say_v to_o give_v unto_o god_n be_v rather_o from_o thankfulness_n then_o from_o bounty_n and_o that_o thankfulness_n be_v give_v by_o he_o also_o david_n speak_v home_o to_o this_o purpose_n in_o few_o word_n who_o be_o i_o and_o what_o be_v my_o people_n 14._o 1_o chro._n 29_o v._o 14._o that_o we_o obtain_v strength_n to_o offer_v willing_o after_o this_o sort_n for_o all_o thing_n be_v of_o thou_o &_o from_o thy_o hand_n we_o give_v unto_o thou_o 1_o chron._n 29.14_o hereby_o he_o thankful_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o and_o his_o people_n have_v dominium_fw-la svi_fw-la actûs_fw-la their_o power_n of_o give_v willing_o to_o god_n from_o god_n and_o what_o they_o return_v to_o he_o they_o first_o receive_v from_o he_o which_o he_o prove_v because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d emphatical_o all_o thing_n be_v from_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o he_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n rom_n 11._o ult_n and_o the_o priest_n shall_v take_v cedar-wood_n and_o hyssop_n 6._o numb_a 19_o v._n 6._o and_o scarlet_a and_o cast_v it_o into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o burn_a of_o the_o heifer_n these_o word_n contain_v mostwhat_o the_o ingredient_n of_o the_o sin-water_n whereof_o i_o have_v speak_v somewhat_o on_o numb_a 8.7_o or_o water_n of_o separation_n so_o call_v v._n 13._o of_o this_o chapter_n whereof_o the_o lord_n in_o this_o chapter_n deliver_v unto_o moses_n the_o composition_n and_o use_n of_o it_o what_o be_v here_o turn_v hyssop_n i_o believe_v be_v mistake_v for_o another_o plant_n or_o herb_n which_o question_n although_o i_o shall_v upon_o the_o whole_a matter_n leave_v to_o the_o learned_a physician_n and_o herbarist_n to_o determine_v yet_o since_o it_o come_v in_o my_o way_n and_o its_o proper_a to_o my_o business_n viz._n to_o endeavour_v the_o amendment_n of_o our_o last_o english_a translation_n and_o since_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o hebrew_n be_v often_o turn_v hyssop_n by_o our_o translator_n i_o shall_v desire_v their_o leave_n to_o inquire_v a_o little_a into_o it_o and_o to_o show_v my_o reason_n for_o my_o dissent_n from_o they_o herein_o 1._o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ezob_n whereof_o mention_n be_v so_o frequent_o make_v in_o scripture_n under_o the_o name_n of_o hyssop_n seem_v to_o differ_v from_o that_o herb_n know_v by_o that_o name_n almost_o toto_fw-la genere_fw-la as_o much_o as_o a_o tree_n differ_v from_o a_o herb_n for_o so_o it_o be_v say_v of_o solomon_n that_o he_o speak_v of_o tree_n from_o the_o cedar_n tree_n that_o be_v in_o lebanon_n even_o to_o the_o ezob_n that_o spring_v out_o of_o the_o wall_n 1_o king_n 4.33_o where_o the_o scripture_n put_v ezob_n what_o ever_o it_o be_v among_o the_o tree_n a_o tree_n therefore_o it_o be_v and_o therefore_o hyssop_n it_o can_v be_v for_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o use_v be_v a_o name_n common_a to_o all_o tree_n but_o not_o to_o herb_n such_o as_o hyssop_n be_v well_o know_v to_o be_v for_o herein_o beside_o other_o distinction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o tree_n may_v be_v difference_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o herb_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o a_o woody_a and_o strong_a substance_n whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o herb_n be_v weak_a and_o tender_a and_o so_o call_v when_o it_o first_o grow_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n but_o when_o it_o be_v grow_v it_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o contain_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d grass_n potherb_n corn_n pulse_n of_o the_o two_o former_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d moses_n speak_v deut._n 32.2_o my_o receive_a doctrine_n shall_v drop_v as_o the_o rain_n 2._o deut._n 32._o v._o 2._o my_o speech_n shall_v distil_v as_o the_o dew_n as_o rain_v upon_o the_o tender_a herb_n and_o drop_n upon_o the_o grass_n such_o a_o difference_n between_o a_o herb_n and_o a_o tree_n our_o lord_n intimate_v in_o his_o parable_n of_o the_o mustard_n seed_n which_o when_o it_o be_v grow_v be_v the_o great_a among_o herb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o become_v a_o tree_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d matth._n 13.32_o on_o which_o place_n tremellius_n relate_v a_o story_n out_o of_o the_o talmud_n of_o one_o simon_n the_o son_n of_o halaptha_n who_o say_v he_o have_v in_o his_o farm_n a_o mustard_n plant_v so_o great_a that_o he_o can_v climb_v up_o to_o the_o top_n of_o its_o bough_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o a_o figtree_n he_o add_v another_o story_n to_o the_o like_a effect_n whereby_o he_o confirm_v the_o protasis_n of_o our_o lord_n parable_n 2._o the_o ground_n oâ—_n their_o judgement_n who_o affirm_v ezob_v to_o be_v all_o one_o with_o hyssop_n be_v the_o likeness_n of_o their_o sound_n which_o yet_o be_v not_o so_o like_a but_o that_o they_o may_v have_v as_o broad_a a_o difference_n between_o they_o as_o there_o be_v between_o a_o wolf_n and_o vulpes_fw-la a_o fox_n and_o between_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o goose_n and_o a_o hen_n and_o many_o like_a effect_n of_o the_o confusion_n of_o tongue_n and_o a_o like_a similitude_n manifest_o deceive_v and_o unpose_v upon_o our_o translator_n when_o they_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d anethum_fw-la annise_v matth._n 23.23_o wo_n to_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n because_o you_o pay_v tithe_n of_o mint_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o anet_n or_o dill_n which_o we_o render_v annise_v 23._o mat._n 23._o v._n 23._o be_v
of_o wicked_a man_n wisd_v 2.21_o 22._o their_o own_o wickedness_n have_v blind_v they_o as_o for_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n they_o know_v they_o not_o neither_o hope_a they_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o the_o wage_n 22._o wisd_v 2._o v._n 22._o as_o we_o turn_v it_o which_o be_v the_o hireling_n hope_v but_o which_o be_v the_o hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o the_o child_n the_o reward_n of_o righteousness_n or_o holiness_n nor_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d esteem_v the_o honour_n of_o blameless_a soul_n for_o these_o on_o like_a reason_n this_o people_n have_v a_o slight_a opinion_n of_o their_o manna_n and_o call_v it_o vile_a base_a or_o contemptible_a bread_n whence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n that_o etiam_fw-la optima_fw-la pessimi_fw-la maxima_fw-la minimi_fw-la possinâ—_n aestimarâ—_n that_o even_o the_o best_a and_o great_a thing_n may_v be_v worst_a and_o least_o esteem_v the_o manna_n the_o food_n of_o angel_n wisd_v 16.20_o be_v here_o account_v vile_a and_o despicable_a bread_n yea_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o true_a bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n be_v slight_v and_o undervalue_v 2._o they_o testify_v their_o disaffection_n or_o ill_a affection_n answerable_a to_o their_o slight_a opinion_n and_o say_v our_o soul_n loathe_v this_o vile_a base_a contemptible_a bread_n by_o the_o soul_n be_v common_o understand_v the_o verson_n but_o because_o anima_fw-la or_o animus_n cujusque_fw-la be_v est_fw-la cuique_fw-la every_o man_n mind_n or_o soul_n be_v himself_o or_o the_o best_a part_n of_o himself_o when_o affection_n and_o action_n be_v attribute_v unto_o the_o soul_n sure_o they_o be_v understand_v to_o be_v more_o intense_a and_o more_o vehement_a as_o when_o the_o lord_n say_v my_o soul_n shall_v abhor_v you_o levit._fw-la 26.11_o and_o zach._n 11.8_o my_o soul_n loathe_v they_o the_o same_o word_n be_v there_o use_v which_o be_v here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v to_o loathe_v for_o the_o word_n signify_v large_o the_o passion_n or_o affection_n of_o aversation_n and_o that_o in_o extremity_n and_o therefore_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n turn_v the_o word_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o abhor_v and_o abominate_a levit._n 20.23_o and_o here_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v extreme_o offend_v withal_o and_o be_v here_o apply_v to_o food_n as_o bread_n it_o signify_v the_o great_a aversation_n as_o of_o loathe_v and_o abhor_v which_o be_v express_v by_o nauseare_fw-la when_o the_o stomach_n be_v turn_v and_o a_o man_n be_v ready_a to_o vomit_v thus_o disaffect_v be_v the_o people_n to_o their_o manna_n their_o spiritual_a meat_n if_o we_o inquire_v into_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o we_o have_v it_o before_o in_o their_o slight_a opinion_n or_o indeed_o their_o vicious_a appetite_n corrupt_v their_o judgement_n and_o opinion_n as_o they_o themselves_o speak-out_a numb_a 11.5_o 6._o we_o remember_v the_o fish_n which_o we_o do_v eat_v in_o 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out_o and_o the_o lord_n himself_o have_v prophesy_v that_o if_o he_o be_v lift_v up_o he_o shall_v draw_v all_o man_n unto_o he_o john_n 12.32_o he_o speak_v to_o thou_o and_o i_o and_o every_o one_o i_fw-mi vide_fw-la that_o be_v confide_v look_v up_o and_o trust_v in_o i_o o_o you_o penitent_a and_o believe_a soul_n who_o ever_o have_v be_v bite_v and_o poison_a by_o the_o serpent_n venom_n let_v we_o look_v up_o unto_o he_o who_o we_o have_v pierce_v who_o ever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v eternal_a life_n john_n 3.14_o 15._o there_o be_v no_o other_o name_n in_o which_o we_o can_v be_v save_v he_o have_v triumph_v over_o the_o serpent_n and_o give_v we_o also_o power_n to_o triumph_v over_o they_o to_o tread_v upon_o serpent_n and_o scorpion_n and_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o enemy_n 33._o matth._n 3._o v._n 7._o &_o 23_o 33._o and_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o hurt_v we_o luke_n 10.19_o let_v the_o serpent_n and_o generation_n of_o viper_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d look_v unto_o other_o help_n and_o mean_n for_o cure_v of_o their_o venom_a soul_n let_v we_o look_v unto_o our_o maker_n and_o let_v our_o eye_n have_v respect_n unto_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n esay_n 17.7_o the_o word_n use_v numb_a 21.9_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o look_v intentive_o and_o let_v we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d look_v steadfast_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n matth._n 5.8_o let_v we_o look_v wishly_o with_o wish_n and_o prayer_n unto_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o help_n and_o power_n as_o jehoshaphat_n do_v when_o the_o serpentine_a brood_n assault_v he_o say_v o_o our_o god_n there_o be_v â—o_o may_v in_o we_o against_o the_o face_n of_o this_o same_o great_a multitude_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o we_o know_v not_o what_o we_o may_v do_v 12._o 2_o chro._n 20._o v._o 12._o but_o our_o eye_n be_v upon_o thou_o and_o he_o balaam_n go_v to_o a_o high_a place_n 3._o numb_a 23._o v._n 3._o there_o be_v many_o translation_n of_o this_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hierom_n render_v it_o velocitèr_n hasty_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o straight_a way_n the_o tigurin_n bible_n ad_fw-la excelsa_fw-la to_o the_o height_n or_o high_a place_n but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o be_v understand_v which_o be_v here_o needless_a the_o targum_fw-la have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unus_n unicus_fw-la solus_fw-la solitarius_fw-la alone_o solitary_a and_o so_o pagnin_n and_o munster_n and_o castellio_n suecedit_fw-la he_o go_v apart_o so_o the_o spanish_a and_o french_a bibles_n so_o tyndal_n and_o most_o of_o our_o old_a english_a translation_n and_o our_o last_o also_o have_v solitary_a in_o the_o margin_n which_o i_o believe_v be_v better_a as_o usual_o then_o that_o which_o they_o have_v put_v in_o the_o text_n for_o this_o reason_n as_o balaam_n have_v learn_v by_o tradition_n from_o his_o forefather_n the_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n 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his_o precious_a truth_n to_o such_o as_o conform_v themselves_o unto_o the_o lust_n of_o vain_a man_n symbolize_v and_o please_v every_o base_a humour_n of_o fantastic_a foolish_a and_o dissolute_a companion_n o_o you_o 8._o esay_n 46._o v._o 8._o who_o by_o profession_n be_v monastic_a man_n consider_v and_o remember_v this_o and_o show_v yourselves_o man_n bring_v this_o upon_o your_o heart_n o_o you_o transgressor_n retire_v unto_o your_o heart_n and_o hear_v god_n speak_v there_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o learn_v this_o lesson_n from_o balaams_n practice_n who_o retire_v himself_o and_o go_v alone_a when_o he_o hope_v to_o hear_v god_n speak_v unto_o he_o be_v we_o exhort_v unto_o a_o outward_a solitude_n man_n of_o all_o rank_n will_v go_v out_o into_o the_o wilderness_n as_o they_o do_v to_o hear_v john_n the_o baptist_n but_o when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o a_o introversion_n into_o our_o wildred_a heart_n to_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o god_n cry_v there_o that_o be_v john_n how_o 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pharaoh_n to_o let_v the_o people_n go_v into_o the_o wilderness_n that_o they_o may_v serve_v the_o lord_n pharaoh_n be_v content_a that_o they_o shall_v offer_v sacrifice_n in_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n exod._n 8.25_o but_o moses_n tell_v he_o they_o know_v not_o with_o what_o they_o shall_v serve_v the_o lord_n till_o they_o come_v into_o the_o wilderness_n exod._n 10.20_o the_o devil_n be_v content_a that_o man_n hear_v god_n voice_n so_o it_o be_v in_o egypt_n whereby_o the_o strait_n of_o sin_n be_v typical_o signify_v mich._n 7.15.19_o revel_v 11.8_o but_o moses_n be_v instant_a and_o earnest_a with_o pharaoh_n that_o the_o people_n may_v go_v out_o of_o egypt_n otherwise_o they_o shall_v not_o know_v his_o will_n and_o it_o be_v our_o case_n o_o thou_o israel_n of_o god_n unless_o we_o forsake_v all_o that_o we_o have_v and_o depart_v out_o of_o egypt_n we_o
covenant_n to_o be_v a_o enemy_n unto_o their_o enemy_n for_o so_o he_o promise_v exod._n 23.22_o concern_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o covenant_n if_o obey_v thou_o shall_v obey_v his_o voice_n that_o be_v continue_v in_o obedience_n and_o by_o obey_v 22._o exod._n 23._o v._o 22._o thou_o shall_v learn_v to_o obey_v and_o do_v all_o that_o i_o shall_v speak_v i_o will_v be_v a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o enemy_n and_o i_o will_v distress_v thy_o distress_n that_o the_o lord_n therefore_o shall_v smite_v the_o prince_n of_o moab_n it_o be_v reasonable_a and_o according_a to_o his_o covenant_n but_o why_o shall_v he_o smite_v they_o through_o 1._o if_o we_o consider_v the_o history_n we_o shall_v find_v cause_n sufficient_a for_o this_o thorough_a destruction_n of_o the_o moabite_n they_o hire_v balaam_n to_o curse_n israel_n deut._n 23.4_o they_o follow_v the_o counsel_n of_o balaam_n to_o commit_v trespass_n against_o the_o lord_n numb_a 25.1_o 2_o 3._o and_o 31.16_o add_v to_o these_o what_o you_o read_v of_o their_o pride_n security_n vain_a confidence_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o his_o people_n beside_o other_o sin_n jer._n 48._o 2._o but_o if_o we_o look_v into_o the_o mystery_n we_o shall_v find_v yet_o more_o reason_n for_o a_o thorow-smiting_a of_o moab_n moab_n be_v a_o bastard-generation_n such_o as_o receive_v no_o correction_n from_o the_o hide_a and_o inward_a law_n of_o god_n figure_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lot_n which_o signify_v hide_v and_o cover_v and_o such_o be_v interpret_v bastard_n and_o not_o genuine_a son_n hebr._n 12.8_o these_o revolt_n à _fw-fr patre_fw-la from_o their_o father_n so_o the_o ancient_n etymologize_v the_o word_n moab_n and_o become_v bear_v à _fw-la patre_fw-la diabolo_fw-la of_o their_o father_n the_o devil_n and_o his_o work_n they_o will_v do_v john_n 8._o the_o root_n of_o this_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n be_v inward_a and_o therefore_o christ_n smite_v of_o moab_n must_v be_v thorough_a and_o inward_a 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of_o his_o sharp_a word_n and_o spirit_n our_o impostumate_v soul_n must_v perish_v and_o therefore_o his_o live_a word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pierce_v to_o the_o division_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o spirit_n 12._o hebr._n 4._o v._o 12._o whence_o note_n by_o the_o way_n that_o those_o two_o inward_a part_n be_v different_a one_o from_o other_o since_o they_o can_v be_v divide_v let_v out_o the_o corruption_n and_o heal_v the_o man_n such_o a_o cure_n be_v wrought_v on_o the_o jew_n by_o s._n peter_n ministry_n by_o who_o god_n send_v his_o word_n and_o heal_v they_o act_v 2.36_o 37._o the_o sharp_a pierce_a word_n be_v let_v the_o whole_a house_n of_o israel_n know_v for_o certain_a that_o god_n have_v make_v this_o jesus_n who_o you_o have_v crucify_v both_o lord_n and_o christ_n upon_o this_o word_n of_o truth_n christ_n come_v ride_v and_o pierce_v they_o through_o with_o his_o sharp_a arrow_n the_o injaculation_n of_o his_o spirit_n for_o it_o be_v say_v that_o have_v 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the_o enmity_n of_o the_o law_n put_v between_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o serpent_n 15._o prov._n 22._o v._o 15._o gen._n 3.15_o as_o i_o have_v show_v and_o whereas_o folly_n be_v bind_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o child_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sceptre_n or_o rod_n of_o correction_n drive_v it_o far_o from_o he_o prov._n 22.15_o but_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v his_o pierce_a and_o smite_v word_n which_o pierce_v through_o the_o heart_n and_o let_v we_o out_o the_o corruption_n so_o have_v he_o his_o heal_a word_n also_o 10._o 1_o tim._n 1._o v._n 10._o such_o be_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o tim._n 1.10_o not_o only_o sound_a doctrine_n as_o our_o translator_n turn_v it_o and_o thereby_o many_o understand_v orthodox_n which_o indeed_o often_o time_n be_v nothing_o so_o but_o also_o heal_v doctrine_n such_o doctrine_n as_o heal_v our_o backslide_n jer._n 3.22_o such_o as_o make_v of_o a_o drunkard_n a_o sober_a man_n of_o a_o lecher_n a_o chaste_a man_n of_o a_o covetous_a man_n a_o liberal_a and_o merciful_a man_n yea_o it_o heal_v all_o the_o spiritual_a malady_n and_o disease_n psal_n 103.3_o such_o be_v those_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d heal_a word_n 1_o tim._n 6.3_o 2_o tim._n 1.13_o and_o elsewhere_o 19.22_o esay_n 19.22_o thus_o the_o lord_n smite_v and_o heal_v he_o wound_v or_o smiteth-thorow_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n and_o his_o hand_n make_v whole_a job_n 5.18_o 1._o note_v hence_o the_o transcendent_a power_n of_o the_o king_n christ_n in_o master_v and_o subdue_a the_o great_a power_n of_o sin_n even_o the_o rule_v and_o lording_n sin_n 4._o exod._n 15._o v._o 4._o the_o prince_n of_o moab_n the_o lord_n war_n be_v against_o the_o strong_a of_o our_o sin_n against_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o choice_n of_o his_o captain_n exod._n 15.4_o such_o he_o wish_v to_o fight_v withal_o as_o the_o poet_n describe_v a_o valiant_a man_n optat_fw-la aprum_fw-la aut_fw-la fulvum_fw-la descendere_fw-la monte_fw-fr leonem_fw-la he_o wish_v a_o wild_a bear_n or_o a_o lion_n to_o come_v down_o from_o the_o mountain_n the_o strength_n of_o concupiscence_n the_o swinish_a sin_n of_o voluptuousness_n and_o sensuality_n yea_o the_o roar_a lion_n the_o devil_n himself_o the_o strong_a the_o enemy_n be_v the_o more_o fit_a for_o he_o to_o grapple_v withal_o behold_v the_o lord_n god_n or_o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v come_v upon_o or_o against_o the_o strong_a esay_n 40_o 10._o 10._o esay_n 40._o v._o 10._o so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o margin_n and_o better_a as_o most_o what_o then_o in_o the_o text_n thus_o our_o lord_n speak_v of_o himself_o that_o strong_a man_n that_o he_o shall_v come_v upon_o the_o strong_a man_n arm_v and_o overcome_v he_o and_o take_v away_o his_o armour_n from_o he_o luke_n 11.22_o and_o destroy_v he_o hebr._n 2.14_o 2._o hence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n that_o the_o divine_a virtue_n reform_v the_o sinfullman_n work_v not_o superficial_o or_o slight_o the_o influence_n of_o this_o star_n smite_v through_o the_o corner_n the_o prince_n of_o moab_n the_o power_n of_o heaven_n operate_v and_o be_v effectual_a even_o in_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o sceptre_n of_o christ_n pierce_v even_o to_o the_o heart_n so_o the_o psalmist_n describe_v he_o triumphant_a psal_n 45.3.4.5_o 5._o psal_n 45._o ver_fw-la 5._o gird_v thou_o with_o thy_o sword_n upon_o thy_o thigh_n o_o thou_o mighty_a one_o with_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o majesty_n and_o prosper_v thou_o with_o thy_o majesty_n ride_v upon_o the_o word_n so_o the_o original_a sound_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ride_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o meekeness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o right_a
hand_n shall_v teach_v thou_o terrible_a thing_n so_o the_o tigurin_n bible_n the_o french_a italian_a and_o spanish_a bibles_n also_o piscator_fw-la and_o two_o of_o our_o old_a english_a translation_n have_v ride_v upon_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n etc._n etc._n thus_o we_o find_v he_o ride_v on_o a_o white_a horse_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d conquer_a and_o that_o he_o may_v conquer_v 2._o revel_v 6._o v._n 2._o thus_o one_o victory_n arm_n he_o for_o another_o until_o he_o conquer_v all_o our_o enemy_n he_o have_v his_o bow_n even_o the_o zeal_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o man_n and_o his_o sharp_a arrow_n thy_o arrow_n be_v sharp_a the_o people_n fall_v under_o thou_o in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o king_n enemy_n even_o such_o be_v they_o who_o oppose_v he_o and_o his_o work_n in_o their_o own_o soul_n to_o their_o own_o salvation_n it_o be_v good_a counsel_n which_o the_o prophet_n give_v we_o and_o let_v we_o all_o follow_v it_o hos_fw-la 6.1_o come_v and_o let_v we_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v tear_v we_o and_o he_o will_v heal_v we_o he_o have_v smite_v we_o and_o he_o will_v bind_v we_o up_o 4._o he_o shall_v destroy_v all_o the_o child_n of_o sh_v these_o word_n contain_v the_o messiahs_n subdue_a of_o all_o his_o enemy_n wherein_o we_o must_v inquire_v who_o be_v these_o child_n of_o sh_v and_o how_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v that_o the_o lord_n shall_v destroy_v they_o as_o for_o the_o former_a of_o these_o our_o translator_n persist_v in_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d son_n by_o child_n as_o what_o be_v every_o where_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n they_o render_v child_n of_o israel_n so_o here_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v they_o turn_v the_o child_n of_o sh_v the_o truth_n be_v the_o old_a english_a translator_n together_o with_o the_o french_a high_a and_o low_a dutch_a leave_v they_o no_o better_a copy_n to_o follow_v only_a ainsworth_n and_o one_o more_o english_a the_o spanish_a and_o italian_a and_o the_o greek_a and_o all_o the_o latin_a translation_n have_v son_n of_o sh_v by_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v we_o must_v understand_v the_o son_n of_o adam_n that_o be_v all_o the_o world_n all_o mankind_n so_o vatablus_n so_o the_o gloss_n of_o the_o french_a bible_n for_o all_o mankind_n descend_v from_o noah_n after_o the_o flood_n and_o consequent_o from_o sh_v for_o all_o cain_n posterity_n perish_v in_o the_o flood_n all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v therefore_o be_v all_o man_n so_o the_o caldoro_n parah_n 2._o what_o they_o render_v to_o destroy_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o wall_n and_o be_v here_o of_o contrary_a signification_n as_o to_o un-wall_n so_o airsworth_n turn_v it_o vastabit_fw-la he_o shall_v lay_v waist_n so_o hierom._n tyndal_n have_v undermine_v coverdale_n overcome_v other_o otherwise_o but_o almost_o all_o come_v to_o this_o sense_n that_o christ_n shall_v destroy_v all_o the_o child_n of_o sh_v that_o be_v all_o mankind_n this_o sense_n have_v be_v judge_v very_o inconvenient_a first_o in_o regard_n of_o all_o man_n because_o christ_n himself_o say_v that_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v not_o come_v to_o destroymens_n life_n but_o to_o save_v luk._n 9.56_o second_o and_o more_o special_o in_o respect_v of_o his_o church_n which_o shall_v never_o cease_v according_a to_o our_o lord_n reason_v thus_o say_v the_o lord_n that_o give_v the_o sun_n for_o a_o light_n by_o day_n and_o the_o ordinance_n of_o the_o moon_n and_o of_o the_o star_n for_o a_o light_n by_o night_n etc._n etc._n if_o these_o ordinance_n depart_v from_o before_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n than_o the_o seed_n of_o israel_n shall_v also_o cease_v from_o be_v a_o nation_n before_o i_o for_o ever_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n if_o heaven_n above_o can_v be_v measure_v and_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n search_v out_o beneath_o i_o will_v also_o cast_v off_o all_o the_o seed_n of_o israel_n for_o all_o that_o they_o have_v do_v say_v the_o lord_n upon_o such_o impossibility_n in_o nature_n the_o lord_n put_v the_o destruction_n of_o his_o church_n and_o people_n 8._o amos_n 9_o v._o 8._o jer._n 31.35_o 36_o 37._o and_o amos_n 9.8_o he_o show_v who_o they_o be_v who_o he_o will_v destroy_v behold_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o sinful_a kingdom_n or_o rather_o on_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o regnum_fw-la peccati_fw-la upon_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n to_o destroy_v it_o from_o off_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n notwithstanding_o i_o will_v not_o utter_o destroy_v the_o house_n of_o jacob_n say_v the_o lord_n yea_o as_o for_o sh_v himself_o and_o his_o holy_a seed_n he_o be_v that_o great_a patriarch_n and_o father_n of_o the_o church_n before_o the_o flood_n a_o man_n so_o eminent_o holy_a that_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o god_n among_o man_n say_v theodoret_n and_o his_o son_n imitate_v their_o holy_a father_n be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o god_n say_v chrysostom_n gen._n 6.2_o and_o will_v the_o lord_n destroy_v these_o or_o the_o genuine_a offspring_n of_o these_o mark_v abraham_n reason_v which_o the_o lord_n consent_v unto_o gen._n 18.23.25_o will_v thou_o also_o destroy_v the_o righteous_a with_o the_o wicked_a that_o be_v far_o from_o thou_o from_o do_v according_a to_o this_o thing_n that_o thou_o shall_v slay_v the_o righteous_a with_o the_o wicked_a and_o that_o the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v as_o the_o wicked_a 25._o gen._n 18._o v._n 25._o that_o be_v far_o from_o thou_o shall_v not_o the_o judge_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n do_v judgement_n for_o the_o avoid_n of_o this_o great_a inconvenience_n some_o have_v â—ound_v out_o another_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n either_o understand_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sh_v appellative_o or_o find_v out_o another_o meaning_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o by_o understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d appellative_o and_o so_o it_o signify_v those_o who_o be_v behind_o or_o the_o hinder_a part_n 1._o those_o who_o be_v behind_o and_o so_o balaam_n when_o he_o speak_v this_o pprophecy_n he_o turn_v his_o face_n towards_o the_o wilderness_n that_o be_v towards_o israel_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o and_o so_o the_o moabite_n the_o ammonite_n the_o midianite_n and_o all_o the_o people_n of_o the_o east_n shall_v be_v understand_v by_o those_o behind_o so_o jeremy_n call_v such_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o hindermost_a of_o the_o nation_n jer._n 50.12_o and_o so_o it_o be_v true_a of_o these_o who_o israel_n the_o people_n of_o the_o messiah_n in_o their_o time_n overcome_v or_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o understand_v such_o as_o besiege_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n according_a to_o psal_n 3._o v._n 6._o 19_o psal_n 3._o v._n 19_o i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v beset_v i_o round_o about_o so_o that_o what_o we_o have_v the_o son_n of_o sh_v shall_v be_v filii_fw-la obsidionis_fw-la the_o son_n of_o siege_n or_o such_o as_o lay_v siege_n unto_o god_n people_n or_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o understand_v the_o hinder_a part_n as_o jehoshuah_n command_v the_o people_n to_o pursue_v their_o enemy_n 19_o jos_n 10._o v._n 19_o and_o to_o cut_v off_o the_o hindmost_a of_o they_o josh_n 10.19_o decandetis_n i._n e._n caudam_fw-la decidatis_fw-la to_o cut_v off_o their_o tail_n so_o esay_n 9.14_o 15._o and_o 20.4_o the_o king_n of_o assyria_n shall_v lead_v away_o the_o egyptian_n prisoner_n and_o the_o ethiopian_n captives_z young_a and_o old_a discoopertos_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d natibus_fw-mi where_o we_o have_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d appellative_o understand_v 2._o they_o have_v find_v out_o other_o meaning_n of_o the_o verb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v suidas_n praedabitur_fw-la pabulabitur_fw-la he_o shall_v forage_v plunder_v and_o lie_v waste_v but_o this_o upon_o the_o matter_n be_v all_o one_o with_o the_o former_a the_o chald._n paraphra_v have_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dominabitur_fw-la he_o shall_v rule_v and_o the_o samaritan_n version_n have_v exaltabit_fw-la he_o shall_v exalt_v 1._o hence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n how_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o scripture_n amuse_v man_n and_o entangle_v and_o perplex_v all_o their_o understanding_n insomuch_o as_o although_o they_o have_v the_o write_a word_n of_o god_n before_o they_o and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o tongue_n and_o art_n and_o search_v and_o labour_n and_o toil_n and_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
〈◊〉_d dig_v deep_a as_o in_o a_o mine_n for_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n yet_o at_o length_n after_o all_o their_o dig_v and_o toil_n and_o labour_n and_o search_v with_o great_a industry_n and_o pain_n they_o must_v confess_v with_o sorrowful_a experience_n that_o nor_o knowledge_n of_o language_n nor_o skill_n in_o art_n and_o science_n though_o they_o be_v good_a help_n while_o instrument_n only_o serviceable_a instrument_n nor_o study_n nor_o watch_n nor_o utmost_a humane_a endeavour_n can_v admit_v they_o into_o the_o inmost_a closet_n of_o divine_a truth_n until_o with_o humility_n self-denial_n &_o prayer_n they_o yield_v their_o understanding_n captive_a to_o the_o obedience_n of_o that_o spirit_n which_o have_v dictate_v that_o word_n and_o will_v lead_v they_o be_v so_o docible_a and_o teachable_a into_o the_o knowledge_n of_o it_o and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o every_o one_o of_o these_o have_v a_o meaning_n suitable_a and_o according_a to_o the_o proportion_n of_o faith_n as_o have_v already_o appear_v in_o part_n the_o lord_n lay_v waste_v and_o unwal_n all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v even_o all_o man_n 5._o 2_o cor._n 1â—_n v._o 5._o when_o he_o overturn_v and_o demolish_v their_o strong_a hold_n what_o be_v they_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d their_o reason_n rather_o than_o their_o imagination_n when_o he_o plunder_v they_o of_o their_o false_a knowledge_n and_o infatuate_v they_o 1_o cor._n 1.19_o 20._o when_o he_o robe_n they_o and_o disrobe_v they_o of_o their_o false_a righteousness_n john_n 16.10_o revel_v 3.17_o when_o he_o easy_o undermine_v their_o tower_a imagination_n and_o castle_n in_o the_o air_n of_o assurance_n which_o have_v no_o foundation_n of_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o faith_n without_o which_o all_o pretence_n of_o assurance_n be_v only_o from_o a_o strong_a fancy_n and_o self-love_n the_o lord_n have_v swear_v that_o the_o disobedient_a shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n for_o to_o who_o swear_v he_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o his_o rest_n but_o to_o those_o who_o believe_v not_o so_o indeed_o our_o translator_n turn_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o that_o signify_v disobedient_a one_o 6._o hebr._n 3._o v._o 18._o 1_o sam._n 2._o v._n 6._o when_o he_o even_o kill_v and_o slay_v we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n hos_n 6.5_o by_o that_o sword_n that_o go_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n ephes_n 6.17_o rev._n 1.16_o yea_o when_o he_o bring_v down_o to_o hell_n 1_o sam._n 2.6_o this_o be_v the_o common_a passage_n of_o all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v even_o all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o the_o eternal_a life_n and_o salvation_n even_o through_o death_n and_o hell_n for_o so_o the_o lord_n lead_v his_o people_n wonderful_o and_o so_o final_o convince_v they_o that_o even_o they_o themselves_o pass_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n upon_o themselves_o when_o they_o confess_v the_o sentence_n of_o god_n to_o be_v most_o just_a of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o cor._n 1.9_o 10._o 10._o 2_o cor._n 1._o v._n 9_o 10._o we_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ourselves_o have_v have_v the_o sentence_n or_o answer_v of_o death_n in_o ourselves_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o have_v trust_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o god_n raise_v the_o dead_a he_o shall_v destroy_v all_o the_o son_n of_o the_o tail_n and_o these_o son_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n according_a to_o the_o two_o kind_n of_o filthiness_n 2_o cor._n 7.1_o 1._o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o all_o unclean_a all_o lascivious_a person_n whoremonger_n and_o adulterer_n be_v son_n of_o the_o tail_n 2._o there_o be_v a_o filthiness_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o they_o who_o have_v see_v vanity_n and_o speak_v a_o lie_a divination_n ezech._n 13.7_o all_o the_o false_a prophet_n they_o be_v son_n of_o the_o tail_n esay_n 9.15_o as_o for_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o former_a they_o oppose_v and_o confound_v that_o orderly_a way_n of_o propagation_n which_o the_o god_n of_o order_n have_v prescribe_v unto_o mandinde_n of_o which_o above_o all_o his_o creature_n he_o condescend_v to_o undertake_v the_o preservation_n and_o government_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o he_o be_v the_o judge_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n yet_o all_o exorbitance_n all_o excess_n of_o that_o kind_n come_v under_o his_o special_a cognisance_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o er_fw-mi and_o onan_n be_v say_v to_o be_v punish_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n slay_v er_fw-mi and_o the_o lord_n slay_v onan_n also_o gen._n 38.7.10_o and_o 39.9_o adultery_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o hebr._n 13._o whoremonger_n and_o adulterer_n god_n shall_v judge_v 2._o as_o for_o the_o late_a the_o reason_n why_o the_o lord_n will_v destroy_v the_o false_a prophet_n may_v be_v because_o these_o son_n of_o the_o tail_n oppose_v the_o god_n of_o order_n in_o his_o method_n and_o way_n of_o save_a man_n soul_n and_o under_o a_o pretence_n of_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v in_o edify_v their_o soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o subvert_v or_o rather_o destroy_v man_n soul_n act_n 15.24_o 24._o act_n 15._o v._o 24._o perverse_a and_o affect_a counterfeit_v in_o all_o kind_n provoke_v great_a indignation_n in_o the_o person_n counterfeit_v since_o therefore_o these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d these_o son_n of_o a_o lie_n will_v be_v take_v to_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d son_n of_o a_o star_n as_o the_o jew_n false_a messiah_n in_o imitation_n of_o this_o star_n in_o my_o text_n will_v be_v call_v since_o these_o son_n of_o the_o tail_n pretend_v to_o be_v son_n of_o thunder_n mark_v 3.17_o the_o most_o high_a god_n set_v himself_o against_o they_o ezech._n 13.8_o as_o the_o poet_n say_v of_o their_o jupiter_n that_o he_o slay_v salmoneus_n dum_fw-la flammas_fw-la jovis_n &_o tonitrûs_fw-la imitatur_fw-la olympi_n while_o he_o counterfeit_a thunder_n and_o lightning_n aenead_n lib._n 6._o for_o so_o the_o prophet_n say_v express_o esay_n 9.14.15_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v cut_v off_o from_o israel_n head_n and_o tail_n branch_n and_o rush_v in_o one_o day_n the_o ancient_a and_o honourable_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la vultu_fw-la suspicitur_fw-la so_o munster_n acceptus_fw-la faciebus_fw-la 15._o esay_n 9_o v._o 15._o as_o arias_n montanus_n turn_v the_o word_n esay_n 9.15_o we_o may_v render_v they_o in_o english_a who_o person_n or_o face_n be_v respect_v for_o there_o be_v a_o lawful_a respect_n of_o person_n 1._o command_a as_o levit._n 19.32_o 2._o practise_a and_o that_o by_o elisha_n 2_o king_n 3.14_o he_o be_v the_o head_n and_o the_o prophet_n teach_v a_o lie_n he_o be_v the_o tail_n which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v to_o cut_v off_o 1._o hence_o may_v the_o loose_a lascivious_a and_o unclean_a person_n the_o son_n of_o the_o tail_n read_v their_o doom_n the_o king_n christ_n will_v destroy_v they_o 2._o yea_o hence_o the_o false_a prophet_n who_o speak_v lie_n in_o hypocrisy_n may_v take_v notice_n that_o the_o divine_a sentence_n be_v go_v forth_o against_o they_o also_o for_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o son_n of_o the_o tail_n it_o be_v the_o worst_a and_o base_a part_n of_o the_o beast_n whereunto_o the_o false_a prophet_n be_v compare_v and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o he_o will_v cut_v they_o off_o and_o destroy_v they_o esay_n 9.14_o 15._o but_o we_o must_v not_o here_o forget_v that_o sense_n which_o the_o chald._n paraphra_v give_v of_o these_o word_n which_o be_v this_o he_o shall_v rule_v over_o all_o man_n and_o this_o be_v harmonical_a with_o the_o great_a voice_n in_o heaven_n when_o the_o seven_o angel_n sound_v the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v or_o according_a to_o many_o copy_n 15._o rev._n 11._o v._n 15._o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n be_v become_v our_o lord_n and_o his_o christ_n and_o he_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o for_o when_o the_o humanity_n be_v recover_v and_o serious_o yield_v up_o unto_o the_o divine_a nature_n the_o whole_a heaven_n and_o heavenly_a nature_n congratulate_v unto_o god_n the_o kingdom_n of_o life_n rom._n 5.17_o now_o take_v in_o and_o celebrate_v and_o praise_v the_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n promise_n let_v we_o now_o compare_v these_o two_o last_o axiom_n together_o and_o in_o reference_n one_o to_o another_o and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v that_o as_o in_o like_a prophetical_a speech_n they_o have_v somewhat_o of_o consentaney_n nature_n and_o affection_n one_o towards_o the_o other_o and_o somewhat_o dissentaney_n and_o different_a yea_o opposite_a one_o to_o other_o 1._o they_o have_v somewhat_o consentaney_n and_o agree_v one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o so_o as_o the_o lord_n shall_v smite_v and_o smite_v through_o the_o
prince_n of_o moab_n who_o be_v such_o as_o receive_v not_o correction_n and_o so_o spiritual_o be_v bastard_n hebr._n 12.8_o so_o likewise_o he_o shall_v destroy_v the_o like_a incestuous_a generation_n even_o all_o the_o son_n of_o the_o tayl._n he_o be_v impartial_a and_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n otherwise_o how_o shall_v he_o judge_v the_o world_n it_o be_v the_o apostle_n reason_v rom._n 3.6_o i_o shall_v add_v but_o one_o read_a more_o and_o that_o be_v of_o the_o ancient_a samaritan_n version_n and_o so_o these_o two_o last_o axiom_n have_v some_o dissentuney_n affection_n yea_o opposite_a one_o to_o the_o other_o he_o shall_v smite_v through_o the_o fool_n of_o moab_n but_o he_o shall_v exalt_v all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o they_o read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v fool_n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o corner_n or_o prince_n of_o moab_n but_o why_o fool_n of_o moab_n we_o read_v indeed_o of_o the_o pride_n of_o moab_n esay_n 16.6_o and_o jer._n 48.29_o both_o in_o the_o same_o word_n which_o the_o prophet_n express_v very_o elegant_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o pride_n of_o moab_n and_o then_o they_o turn_v aside_o as_o it_o be_v to_o let_v other_o know_v it_o he_o be_v very_o proud_a we_o read_v also_o of_o his_o security_n carnal_a confidence_n and_o contempt_n of_o god_n and_o his_o people_n we_o read_v not_o here_o of_o the_o folly_n of_o moab_n and_o no_o marvel_n for_o can_v there_o be_v great_a folly_n then_o to_o be_v proud_a secure_a self-confident_a and_o to_o despise_v god_n and_o his_o people_n these_o character_n demonstrate_v the_o moabite_n to_o be_v solomon_n fool_n such_o be_v all_o wicked_a man_n and_o therefore_o they_o may_v be_v well_o term_v fool_n of_o moab_n but_o there_o be_v yet_o a_o reason_n more_o proper_a to_o our_o purpose_n moab_n and_o ammon_n be_v of_o incestuous_a generation_n and_o according_o moab_n have_v his_o name_n à _fw-la mo_n aqua_fw-la &_o ab_fw-la patris_fw-la velut_fw-la è_fw-la patris_fw-la aqua_fw-la genitus_fw-la at_o inter_fw-la venerea_fw-la recensetur_fw-la aqua_fw-la unde_fw-la proverbia_fw-la manarunt_fw-la abstine_fw-la ab_fw-la aqua_fw-la aliena_fw-la bibe_n aquam_fw-la è_fw-la cisterna_fw-la tua_fw-la &_o fluenta_fw-la putei_fw-la tui_fw-la aqua_fw-la furtiva_fw-la est_fw-la dulcior_fw-la etc._n etc._n quae_fw-la sunt_fw-la ad_fw-la illum_fw-la modum_fw-la and_o the_o god_n of_o the_o moabite_n be_v call_v chemosh_fw-mi which_o according_a to_o s._n hierom_n be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d quasi_fw-la palpans_fw-la from_o dalliance_n and_o wantonness_n whence_o be_v the_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la nocturnarum_fw-la comessationum_fw-la deunculus_fw-la quin_fw-la &_o idem_fw-la ipse_fw-la lascivarum_fw-la saltationum_fw-la praeses_fw-la memoratur_fw-la etiam_fw-la juvenum_fw-la procacium_fw-la festum_fw-la quoddam_fw-la apud_fw-la lascivum_fw-la comicum_fw-la quod_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d appellatur_fw-la thus_o much_o the_o apostle_n intimate_v rom._n 13._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o in_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o then_o add_v not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n siquidem_fw-la sine_fw-la cerere_fw-la &_o baccho_fw-la friget_fw-la venus_n such_o wanton_a person_n be_v call_v by_o a_o special_a name_n fool_n in_o scripture_n because_o that_o vice_n in_o special_a make_v a_o man_n a_o arrant_a fool_n unman_v he_o and_o take_v his_o understanding_n from_o he_o thus_o the_o harlot_n be_v call_v the_o foolish_a woman_n and_o her_o amaretto_n a_o young_a man_n void_a of_o understanding_n who_o be_v take_v by_o her_o fair_a speech_n and_o go_v after_o she_o straightway_o as_o a_o ox_n go_v to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o a_o fool_n to_o the_o correction_n of_o the_o stock_n prov._n 7.22_o and_o therefore_o the_o natural_a philosopher_n observe_v that_o every_o four_o footed_a beast_n and_o fowl_n the_o more_o lustful_a it_o be_v the_o more_o foolish_a it_o be_v of_o the_o fowl_n one_o instance_n be_v the_o sparrow_n of_o the_o beast_n the_o ass_n ezech._n 23.20_o and_o therefore_o shechem_n who_o ravish_v dinah_n the_o daughter_n of_o jacob_n gen._n 34.2_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d hamor_n that_o be_v a_o ass_n v._o 7._o and_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v wrought_v folly_n in_o israel_n so_o the_o woman_n that_o play_v the_o harlot_n be_v say_v to_o have_v wrought_v folly_n in_o israel_n deut._n 22.21_o thus_o you_o read_v the_o same_o phrase_n upon_o like_a occasion_n judge_n 19.23_o and_o 20.6.10_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o thamar_n say_v to_o her_o brother_n amnon_n now_o about_o to_o humble_v she_o 12._o 2_o sam._n 13._o v._n 12._o 2_o sam._n 13.12_o no_o such_o thing_n ought_v to_o be_v do_v in_o israel_n do_v not_o this_o same_o folly_n there_o be_v a_o emphasis_n on_o every_o word_n and_o v._o 13._o thou_o shall_v be_v as_o one_o of_o the_o fool_n in_o israel_n these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o be_v the_o fool_n of_o moab_n which_o the_o son_n of_o god_n smite_v and_o smite_v thorough_a as_o i_o show_v before_o when_o they_o that_o be_v wise_a or_o make_v other_o wise_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 3._o dan._n 12._o v._n 3._o shall_v shine_v as_o the_o firmament_n and_o they_o who_o turn_v many_o unto_o righteousness_n as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o for_o he_o exalt_v all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v which_o be_v all_o the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o such_o glory_n and_o honour_n the_o son_n of_o god_n exalt_v the_o son_n of_o sh_v when_o he_o come_v in_o his_o glory_n and_o all_o the_o holy_a angel_n with_o he_o and_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n when_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v gather_v before_o he_o and_o he_o shall_v separate_v they_o as_o a_o shepherd_n divide_v his_o sheep_n from_o the_o goat_n and_o he_o shall_v set_v his_o sheep_n on_o the_o right_a hand_n the_o wise_a son_n of_o sh_v and_o the_o goat_n on_o the_o left_a the_o fool_n of_o moab_n who_o he_o smite_v with_o the_o most_o dreadful_a sentence_n of_o final_a condemnation_n and_o exalt_v the_o son_n of_o god_n unto_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o so_o invest_v they_o with_o himself_o and_o give_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o glory_n which_o we_o turn_v honour_n that_o be_v from_o god_n alone_o john_n 5.44_o 7._o john_n 5._o v._o 44._o 1_o pet._n 2._o v._n 7._o that_o honour_n which_o be_v christ_n himself_o unto_o you_o who_o believe_v he_o be_v precious_a so_o our_o translator_n 1_o pet._n 2.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o you_o who_o believe_v he_o be_v that_o honour_n that_o praise_n which_o be_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n such_o praise_n such_o honour_n and_o such_o glory_n have_v all_o his_o saint_n psalm_n 149.9_o all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v o_o you_o son_n of_o sh_v let_v we_o be_v subject_n let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o the_o sceptre_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v a_o powerful_a sceptre_n it_o smite_v and_o smite_v through_o the_o prince_n of_o moab_n it_o be_v a_o sceptre_n of_o holiness_n it_o destroy_v all_o the_o son_n of_o the_o tayl._n it_o be_v a_o righteous_a sceptre_n a_o sceptre_n of_o equity_n it_o pierce_v through_o the_o fool_n of_o moab_n and_o exalt_v all_o the_o son_n of_o sh_v and_o this_o last_o honour_n of_o christ_n sceptre_n which_o david_n psalm_n 45._o and_o s._n paul_n hebr._n 1._o ascribe_v unto_o it_o be_v most_o notable_a for_o neither_o the_o psalmist_n nor_o the_o apostle_n set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o christ_n sceptre_n commend_v it_o to_o we_o from_o the_o amplitude_n and_o largeness_n of_o his_o dominion_n but_o from_o the_o rectitude_n and_o equity_n of_o it_o many_o unchristian_a and_o antichristian_a king_n and_o potentate_n have_v large_a dominion_n but_o crooked_a sceptre_n sceptre_n of_o iniquity_n yea_o the_o devil_n challenge_v all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n as_o his_o own_o matth._n 4.8_o 9_o yea_o our_o lord_n call_v he_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n john_n 14.30_o it_o be_v not_o greatness_n or_o largeness_n of_o a_o kingdom_n that_o be_v a_o honour_n to_o it_o no_o nor_o greatness_n of_o strength_n for_o it_o be_v a_o know_a speech_n magna_fw-la regna_fw-la magna_fw-la latrocinia_fw-la great_a kingdom_n be_v great_a robbery_n and_o satan_n be_v style_v by_o our_o lord_n the_o strong_a man_n arm_v luke_n 11.21_o it_o be_v not_o greatness_n of_o authority_n and_o dominion_n it_o be_v not_o power_n or_o strength_n of_o a_o kingdom_n that_o commend_v it_o but_o the_o rectitude_n and_o equity_n the_o just_a and_o right_a use_n of_o the_o authority_n power_n and_o strength_n without_o which_o a_o prince_n or_o people_n may_v be_v say_v to_o be_v stolidè_fw-la ferox_fw-la as_o tacitus_n speak_v foolish_o and_o as_o we_o may_v add_v unjust_o
fierce_a or_o savage_a for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o goodness_n of_o a_o thing_n consist_v not_o in_o the_o largeness_n and_o greatness_n of_o it_o but_o the_o greatness_n rather_o in_o the_o goodness_n of_o it_o how_o equal_a how_o just_a how_o reasonable_a a_o duty_n be_v it_o that_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o this_o sceptre_n of_o christ_n yet_o who_o own_v his_o dominion_n who_o slight_v not_o his_o authority_n what_o else_o do_v we_o more_o or_o less_o all_o of_o we_o when_o we_o neglect_v his_o know_a command_n the_o edict_n and_o decree_n of_o the_o great_a king_n i_o say_v unto_o you_o say_v the_o only_a potentate_n whosoever_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o the_o judgement_n yet_o who_o regard_v the_o power_n of_o this_o king_n anger_n so_o far_o as_o to_o curb_v and_o check_v his_o own_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o swear_v not_o at_o all_o yet_o who_o if_o himself_o swear_v not_o hear_v not_o daily_a oath_n and_o curse_n and_o blasphemy_n even_o against_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n yet_o be_v silent_a judge_v not_o that_o you_o be_v not_o judge_v say_v he_o yet_o who_o judge_v not_o his_o brother_n be_v not_o drink_v with_o wine_n wherein_o be_v excess_n look_v not_o upon_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o yet_o maugre_o all_o these_o edict_n from_o the_o only_a potentate_n we_o dare_v do_v or_o leave_v undo_v what_o he_o either_o command_v we_o or_o forbid_v how_o be_v thou_o not_o afraid_a to_o stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n to_o destroy_v the_o lord_n anoint_v the_o law_n of_o all_o nation_n have_v make_v it_o treason_n and_o punish_v with_o death_n any_o plot_n or_o design_n against_o the_o person_n of_o the_o prince_n yet_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n our_o tongue_n and_o our_o do_n have_v be_v against_o the_o great_a king_n we_o have_v unregarded_a his_o command_n and_o so_o tread_v he_o under_o our_o foot_n we_o have_v pretend_v his_o sovereignty_n and_o put_v a_o reed_n in_o his_o hand_n instead_o of_o a_o sceptre_n matth._n 27._o as_o if_o he_o be_v of_o such_o a_o flexible_a disposition_n as_o to_o let_v we_o do_v what_o we_o listen_v yea_o we_o have_v crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o glory_n will_v we_o dare_v thus_o to_o transgress_v do_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o this_o king_n do_v we_o believe_v be_v we_o indeed_o persuade_v that_o he_o have_v a_o sceptre_n o_o belove_a let_v we_o not_o weary_a the_o patience_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o time_n be_v come_v yea_o now_o be_v when_o he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o king_n yea_o a_o king_n high_o provoke_v as_o they_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v much_o incense_v be_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d import_v the_o wrath_n of_o a_o king_n and_o since_o we_o will_v not_o submit_v unto_o his_o golden_a sceptre_n his_o sceptre_n of_o grace_n and_o clemency_n and_o patience_n which_o he_o have_v long_o extend_v and_o hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o we_o shall_v feel_v the_o weight_n of_o his_o iron_n sceptre_n his_o rod_n of_o iron_n wherewith_o he_o rule_v the_o nation_n and_o will_v break_v in_o piece_n false_a and_o pretend_v christian_n heathenish_a man_n one_o upon_o another_o the_o work_n which_o he_o have_v be_v long_o do_v in_o this_o false_o call_v christian_n world_n and_o according_a to_o his_o threaten_n by_o fire_n and_o by_o his_o sword_n he_o be_v plead_v with_o all_o flesh_n though_o o_o foolish_a man_n o_o dare_a generation_n we_o fear_v it_o not_o because_o we_o ourselves_o yet_o feel_v it_o not_o must_v not_o that_o prophesy_n have_v its_o fulfil_n as_o well_o in_o the_o letter_n as_o in_o the_o spirit_n revel_v 6.15.16_o that_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o great_a man_n and_o rich_a man_n and_o the_o chief_a captain_n etc._n etc._n shall_v hide_v themselves_o from_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb._n laesa_fw-la patientia_fw-la fit_a furor_fw-la when_o the_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v of_o the_o lamb_n be_v overcharge_v it_o be_v turn_v to_o fury_n his_o golden_a sceptre_n of_o grace_n lenity_n patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n to_o our_o salvation_n 2_o pet._n 3.15_o be_v despise_v he_o than_o take_v to_o himself_o his_o iron_n rod_n of_o severity_n wrath_n and_o fury_n and_o make_v use_v of_o it_o to_o the_o destruction_n of_o all_o disobedient_a man_n o_o let_v we_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o his_o mighty_a hand_n let_v we_o turn_v from_o those_o sin_n which_o provoke_v his_o indignation_n and_o wrath_n let_v we_o become_v his_o subject_n indeed_o and_o be_v like_o our_o king_n righteous_a holy_a humble_a meek_a patient_a and_o long_a suffering_n etc._n etc._n such_o even_o such_o be_v he_o regis_fw-la ad_fw-la exemplum_fw-la totus_fw-la componitur_fw-la orbis_fw-la a_o king_n example_n have_v a_o powerful_a influence_n upon_o his_o people_n nor_o can_v his_o virtue_n and_o grace_n be_v otherwise_o discern_v in_o the_o world_n then_o by_o the_o grace_n and_o virtue_n relucent_a from_o he_o in_o his_o people_n for_o what_o be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o praise_v the_o equity_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n of_o his_o sceptre_n unless_o our_o life_n praise_v his_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o equity_n what_o be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o commend_v his_o equity_n while_o we_o ourselves_o be_v subject_a to_o iniquity_n what_o be_v it_o for_o we_o to_o talk_v of_o his_o moderation_n unless_o our_o moderation_n also_o be_v know_v to_o all_o man_n phil._n 4.5_o when_o we_o so_o walk_v as_o he_o walk_v as_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o we_o all_o 1_o joh._n 2.6_o when_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o we_o shall_v then_o invite_v he_o to_o come_v and_o take_v up_o his_o residence_n and_o dominion_n in_o we_o for_o truth_n and_o he_o that_o be_v true_a return_v to_o he_o that_o practise_v it_o ecclus_n 27.9_o thus_o david_n hope_v to_o win_v he_o to_o himself_o psal_n 101._o i_o will_v sing_v of_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n o_o lord_n i_o unto_o thou_o will_v i_o sing_v i_o will_v behave_v myself_o wise_o in_o a_o perfect_a way_n o_o when_o will_v thou_o come_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o my_o house_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o christ_n himself_o promise_v joh._n 14.21_o he_o that_o have_v my_o commandment_n and_o keep_v they_o he_o it_o be_v that_o love_v i_o and_o he_o that_o love_v i_o shall_v be_v love_v of_o my_o father_n and_o i_o will_v love_v he_o and_o manifest_v myself_o unto_o he_o yea_o vers_fw-la 23._o he_o say_v of_o his_o father_n and_o himself_o we_o will_v come_v and_o make_v our_o abode_n with_o he_o even_o so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n so_o let_v they_o kingdom_n come_v and_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n and_o the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen!_o he_o go_v after_o the_o man_n of_o israel_n into_o the_o tent_n 8._o numb_a 25._o v._n 8._o and_o thrust_v both_o of_o they_o through_o the_o man_n of_o israel_n and_o the_o woman_n through_o her_o belly_n although_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v signify_v tabernaculum_fw-la or_o tentorium_fw-la a_o tent_n as_o it_o be_v here_o turn_v yet_o if_o so_o it_o be_v for_o such_o a_o use_n or_o abuse_v rather_o as_o be_v here_o specify_v in_o the_o text_n and_o therefore_o to_o avoid_v the_o doubtful_a signification_n of_o the_o general_a word_n tent_n or_o tabernacle_n as_o pagnin_n and_o cajetan_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d tabernaculum_fw-la and_o because_o that_o portable_a house_n wherein_o more_o chaste_a people_n dwell_v in_o the_o wilderness_n yea_o wherein_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n dwell_v and_o walk_v with_o his_o people_n 2_o sam._n 7.6_o be_v call_v by_o the_o same_o name_n and_o by_o the_o same_o name_n mention_v v_o 6._o it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v english_v by_o a_o word_n more_o proper_a according_o although_o tyndal_n and_o three_o other_o ancient_a english_a translation_n have_v the_o same_o word_n yet_o coverdale_n and_o another_o turn_v the_o word_n whorehouse_n as_o also_o do_v luther_n piscator_fw-la and_o the_o low_a dutch_a also_o vatablus_n tremellius_n diodati_n and_o castellio_n follow_v herein_o hierom_n and_o the_o chald._a paraph._n nec_fw-la certè_fw-la dissimulandum_fw-la idem_fw-la vocabulum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nomen_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d sortitum_fw-la esse_fw-la mox_fw-la eodem_fw-la commate_v sequitur_fw-la phinees_n ambos_fw-la ipsos_fw-la virum_fw-la israelis_fw-la &_o mulierem_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o locis_fw-la genitalibus_fw-la ita_fw-la hieronymus_n transfixit_fw-la add_v quod_fw-la habent_fw-la graeci_fw-la quoque_fw-la interpretes_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o samaritana_n versio_fw-la per_fw-la ipsa_fw-la pudenda_fw-la transadegit_fw-la quam_fw-la tralatores_fw-la nostri_fw-la partem_fw-la honestè_fw-fr ventrem_fw-la appellarunt_fw-la uti_fw-la mirum_fw-la non_fw-la sit_fw-la locum_fw-la turpitudinis_fw-la muliebris_fw-la quem_fw-la r._n david_n vocat_fw-la eidem_fw-la lupanari_fw-la nomen_fw-la indidisse_fw-la in_fw-la quo_fw-la lupanare_fw-la confortium_fw-la exercetur_fw-la ita_fw-la prostibulum_fw-la nominat_fw-la ambrose_n quod_fw-la consistorium_fw-la publicarum_fw-la libidinum_fw-la tertullianus_n nor_o be_v it_o unworthy_a a_o critical_a observation_n that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o stew_n or_o a_o brothelhouse_n have_v the_o name_n from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v cavare_fw-la whence_o our_o english_a word_n cave_n confodere_fw-la execrarâ—_n to_o make_v hollow_a to_o dig_v also_o to_o curse_v because_o as_o a_o very_a good_a critic_n observe_v and_o thence_o infer_v lupanar_fw-la est_fw-la cavea_fw-la execrabilis_fw-la a_o harlot_n house_n be_v a_o execrable_a den._n according_a to_o which_o tertullian_n very_o fit_o benedictus_fw-la status_fw-la apud_fw-la deum_fw-la crescite_fw-la &_o in_fw-la multitudinem_fw-la proficite_fw-la excessus_fw-la verò_fw-la maledictus_fw-la adulteria_fw-la stupra_fw-la &_o lupanaria_fw-la it_o be_v a_o bless_a state_n in_o god_n account_n increase_v and_o grow_v into_o a_o multitude_n but_o the_o excess_n be_v accurse_v adultery_n fornication_n brothelhouse_n the_o result_n of_o all_o which_o be_v that_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n turn_v a_o tâ—â—t_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v what_o the_o prophet_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o harlot_n house_n 7._o jer._n 5._o v._n 7._o jer._n 5.7_o which_o our_o translator_n render_v in_o the_o plural_a they_o assemble_v themselves_o by_o troop_n in_o the_o harlot_n house_n whereby_o they_o wrong_v not_o only_o the_o holy_a text_n but_o also_o the_o jew_n nation_n and_o that_o even_o then_o when_o they_o be_v ripe_a for_o judgement_n when_o yet_o the_o prophet_n charge_v they_o but_o with_o one_o harlot_n house_n how_o odious_a yea_o how_o abominable_a be_v such_o place_n and_o practice_n to_o every_o chaste_a soul_n yea_o even_o of_o he_o who_o be_v modestè_fw-la nequam_fw-la not_o yet_o desperate_o wicked_a as_o be_v that_o sin_n which_o though_o it_o begin_v with_o pollution_n but_o of_o one_o person_n yet_o spread_v itself_o to_o the_o defilement_n of_o the_o whole_a community_n as_o the_o lord_n imply_v levit._fw-la 19.29_o do_v not_o prostitute_v thy_o daughter_n or_o rather_o do_v not_o profane_v thy_o daughter_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o shall_v be_v holy_a to_o the_o lord_n both_o in_o body_n and_o in_o spirit_n 1_o cor._n 7.34_o 29._o levit._fw-la 19_o v._o 29._o to_o cause_v she_o to_o be_v a_o whore_n lest_o the_o land_n fall_v to_o whordom_n and_o the_o land_n be_v fill_v with_o wickedness_n levit._n 19.29_o and_o a_o propotionable_a judgement_n follow_v it_o no_o portion_n of_o god_n from_o above_o all_o the_o portion_n be_v from_o beneath_o even_o a_o fire_n that_o devour_v to_o destruction_n and_o root_n out_o all_o increase_n job_n 31.1_o 12._o yea_o the_o lord_n frustrate_v that_o end_n which_o these_o lewd_a practice_n aim_v at_o they_o shall_v die_v childless_a levit._n 20.20_o 27._o prov._n 7._o v._o 27._o the_o harlot_n house_n be_v the_o way_n to_o hell_n go_v down_o to_o the_o secret_a or_o inner_a chamber_n of_o death_n prov._n 7.27_o all_o this_o a_o man_n may_v hear_v and_o know_v and_o believe_v and_o flatter_v himself_o as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o guiltless_a person_n when_o yet_o he_o himself_o have_v in_o himself_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o brothel-house_n and_o stew_n which_o he_o hate_v and_o abominate_v without_o he_o for_o from_o within_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n 23._o mar._n 7._o v._n 21_o 22_o 23._o proceed_v evil_a reason_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d adultery_n fornication_n murder_n theft_n coveteousness_n wickedness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d deceit_n lasciviousness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o evil_a eye_n blasphemy_n pride_n foolishness_n all_o these_o evil_a thing_n come_v forth_o from_o within_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o defile_v the_o man_n so_o that_o all_o these_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n according_a to_o the_o french_a proverb_n what_o ever_o come_v out_o of_o the_o sack_n be_v in_o the_o sack_n and_o therefore_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o forge_n and_o workhouse_n of_o wicked_a imagination_n plot_n counsel_n and_o device_n the_o heart_n be_v a_o slaughter-house_n wherein_o the_o wicked_a one_o slay_v the_o innocent_a psal_n 10.8_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o den_n of_o thief_n the_o heart_n be_v a_o arrant_a brothel-house_n wherein_o its_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n may_v be_v a_o adulterer_n and_o fornicator_n yet_o not_o know_v a_o woman_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o woman_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o man_n our_o master_n christ_n teach_v we_o this_o doctrine_n matth._n 5.28_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o every_o one_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o have_v commit_v adultery_n with_o she_o already_o in_o his_o heart_n 17._o matth._n 5._o v._n 28._o gen._n 12._o v._n 17._o yea_o and_o sometime_o the_o lord_n punish_v the_o lust_n when_o it_o have_v proceed_v no_o far_a than_o the_o heart_n as_o gen._n 12.17_o the_o lord_n plague_v pharaoh_n with_o great_a plague_n and_o his_o house_n for_o the_o matter_n or_o business_n of_o sarai_n abraham_n wife_n this_o be_v so_o consonant_a unto_o sound_a reason_n that_o the_o very_a lascivious_a poet_n himself_o can_v say_v ut_fw-la jam_fw-la seruâris_fw-la bene_fw-la corpus_fw-la adultera_fw-la mens_fw-la est_fw-la omnibus_fw-la exclusis_fw-la intus_fw-la adulter_fw-la erit_fw-la though_o well_o thou_o keep_v thy_o body_n yet_o thy_o soul_n when_o all_o be_v 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i_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v this_o contract_n of_o marriage_n verbis_fw-la formalibus_fw-la &_o praesentibus_fw-la in_o these_o present_a formal_a word_n of_o a_o real_a contract_n the_o breach_n of_o this_o contract_n of_o marriage_n be_v no_o other_o than_o spiritual_a whoredom_n 20._o jer._n 3._o v._n 20._o sure_o as_o a_o wise_a have_v treacherous_o depart_v from_o her_o companion_n or_o friend_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o have_v you_o be_v treacherous_a against_o i_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o house_n of_o israel_n say_v the_o lord_n jer._n 3.20_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o idolatry_n be_v spiritual_a adultery_n both_o because_o it_o proceed_v from_o carnal_a thought_n of_o god_n and_o because_o adultery_n betray_v the_o heart_n to_o idolatry_n as_o in_o the_o history_n before_o we_o so_o 1_o king_n 11.1_o and_o therefore_o idolatry_n be_v reckon_v among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.19.20_o yea_o that_o in_o god_n account_n be_v idolatry_n and_o spiritual_a adultery_n when_o the_o heart_n disloyal_o turn_v away_o from_o god_n to_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o god_n or_o lead_v unto_o god_n jer._n 3.2_o where_o have_v thou_o not_o be_v lyen_fw-we with_o you_o adulterer_n and_o adulteress_n know_v you_o not_o that_o the_o friendship_n of_o this_o world_n be_v enmity_n not_o with_o as_o our_o translator_n render_v it_o but_o of_o god_n so_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 4._o james_n 4._o v._o 4._o that_o the_o friendship_n of_o the_o world_n be_v the_o enmity_n of_o god_n james_n 4.4_o so_o our_o lord_n call_v the_o jew_n a_o adulterous_a generation_n matth._n 12.39_o and_o 16.4_o this_o fornication_n and_o adultery_n be_v commit_v with_o the_o whorish_a woman_n the_o vain_a thought_n 3._o 2_o cor._n 11._o v._n 3._o which_o be_v compare_v to_o eve_n 2_o cor._n 11.3_o as_o the_o serpent_n beguile_v eve_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d your_o thought_n which_o therefore_o be_v forbid_v our_o bed_n nor_o may_v we_o permit_v they_o to_o lodge_v in_o we_o for_o therefore_o the_o lord_n complain_v jer
every_o one_o deperit_fw-la &_o perditè_fw-fr amat_fw-la love_n and_o zealous_o affect_v and_o commit_v adultery_n and_o fornication_n with_o all_o every_o one_o in_o the_o darkness_n in_o the_o secret_a closert_n of_o his_o own_o imagination_n ezech._n 8.12_o in_o his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o brothelhouse_n the_o stew_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n whence_o proceed_v the_o issue_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n and_o action_n lenonum_fw-la pveri_fw-la quocunque_fw-la in_o fornice_n nati_fw-la o_o israel_n the_o lord_n require_v all_o thy_o love_n all_o thy_o zeal_n as_o his_o own_o and_z according_a to_o his_o command_n to_o be_v bestow_v upon_o thy_o neighbour_n let_v we_o o_o let_v we_o be_v zealous_a for_o our_o god_n every_o one_o against_o his_o cozbi_n the_o lie_a thought_n of_o the_o midianitish_a woman_n as_o phineas_n be_v according_a to_o god_n testimony_n of_o he_o 25.11_o numb_a 25.11_o phineas_n have_v cause_v my_o wrath_n to_o be_v turn_v away_o from_o upon_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n in_o his_o be_v zealous_a with_o my_o zeal_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o v._o 11._o for_o so_o no_o doubt_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v be_v render_v with_o my_o zeal_n as_o s._n paul_n say_v to_o his_o corinthian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o emulate_v or_o be_o zealous_a for_o you_o with_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 11.2_o o_o let_v we_o with_o this_o zeal_n of_o our_o god_n be_v zealous_a against_o all_o iniquity_n 2._o 2_o cor._n 11._o v._n 2._o all_o our_o vain_a thought_n which_o we_o have_v cause_v to_o lodge_v in_o we_o and_o let_v we_o pierce_v they_o through_o mortify_v and_o kill_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o our_o tabernacle_n so_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o we_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n be_v zealous_a for_o his_o land_n and_o spare_v we_o joel_n 2.18_o and_o set_v his_o tabernacle_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o o_o that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v so_o great_a grace_n unto_o we_o on_o 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they_o preach_v the_o gospel_n they_o deliver_v the_o will_n of_o god_n shadow_v in_o the_o law_n the_o lord_n jesus_n teach_v they_o so_o to_o do_v luke_n 24.21_o begin_n at_o moses_n and_o all_o the_o prophet_n he_o expound_v unto_o they_o in_o all_o the_o scripture_n the_o thing_n concern_v himself_o and_o v._o 44.45_o all_o thing_n say_v he_o must_v be_v fulfil_v which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o in_o the_o prophet_n and_o in_o the_o psalm_n concern_v i_o then_o open_v he_o their_o understanding_n that_o they_o may_v understand_v the_o scripture_n according_o s._n paul_n in_o his_o preach_v the_o gospel_n say_v none_o other_o thing_n than_o those_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o moses_n do_v say_v shall_v come_v act_v 26.22_o and_o can_v we_o follow_v any_o better_a any_o other_o so_o good_a example_n as_o that_o of_o our_o lord_n the_o word_n be_v part_n of_o the_o prescript_n form_n and_o rule_v touch_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n and_o the_o eight_o 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every_o such_o feast_n a_o solemn_a assembly_n as_o here_o the_o eight_o day_n of_o the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n whereas_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v not_o the_o assemble_v or_o convening_n of_o the_o people_n together_o but_o the_o retain_v or_o restrain_v of_o they_o be_v so_o assemble_v which_o be_v a_o great_a difference_n yea_o levit._n 23.36_o where_o we_o have_v mention_n of_o the_o same_o feast_n our_o translator_n themselves_o have_v render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o here_o a_o solemn_a assembly_n they_o put_v in_o the_o margin_n hebr._n day_n of_o restraint_n and_o the_o like_a deut._n 16.8_o a_o chron._n 7.9_o nehem._n 8.18_o and_o therefore_o what_o the_o tigurin_n bible_n have_v concio_fw-la a_o assembly_n or_o gather_v of_o the_o people_n vaâ—ablus_n explain_v collectio_fw-la sive_fw-la retentio_fw-la i._n e._n solennitas_fw-la festum_fw-la sic_fw-la dicebatur_fw-la quod_fw-la retinerentur_fw-la qui_fw-la venerant_fw-la ad_fw-la festum_fw-la etc._n etc._n it_o be_v call_v a_o gather_n or_o retain_v that_o be_v a_o solemnity_n the_o feast_n be_v so_o call_v say_v he_o because_o they_o be_v retain_v or_o detain_v who_o come_v to_o the_o feast_n to_o like_o purpose_n munster_n who_o turn_v the_o word_n retentio_fw-la and_o give_v reason_n because_o the_o seven_o day_n of_o the_o solemnity_n be_v past_a the_o people_n be_v yet_o retain_v one_o day_n so_o luther_n explain_v it_o piscator_fw-la in_o his_o high_a dutch_a translation_n turn_v the_o word_n verbotstag_n which_o in_o his_o latin_n he_o render_v dies_fw-la interdicti_fw-la a_o day_n of_o prohibition_n and_o his_o reason_n be_v with_o reference_n to_o the_o follow_a word_n because_o on_o it_o all_o servile_a work_n be_v forbid_v tyndal_n and_o another_o after_o he_o render_v it_o a_o collection_n not_o because_o money_n be_v then_o gather_v for_o the_o reparation_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n or_o to_o buy_v sacrifice_n as_o lyra_n and_o some_o other_o have_v conceive_v but_o because_o the_o people_n be_v then_o gather_v and_o retain_v together_o and_o so_o the_o chald._a paraph._n express_o render_v the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d collecti_fw-la eritis_fw-la you_o not_o money_n shall_v be_v gather_v now_o because_o this_o collection_n and_o retention_n be_v on_o the_o last_o day_n of_o the_o feast_n as_o s._n john_n call_v it_o john_n 7._o therefore_o one_o of_o our_o old_a english_a translator_n turn_v the_o word_n the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o feast_n 2._o this_o collection_n retention_n or_o conclusion_n of_o the_o feast_n be_v on_o the_o eight_o day_n which_o day_n be_v supernumerary_a and_o above_o the_o number_n of_o the_o feast_n which_o consist_v of_o seven_o day_n as_o appear_v levit._n 23.34_o on_o the_o fifteen_o day_n of_o the_o seven_o month_n shall_v be_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n for_o seven_o day_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o afterward_o thrice_o ver_fw-la 40_o 41_o 42._o you_o shall_v keep_v it_o seven_o day_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o supernumerary_a day_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v in_o the_o mystery_n of_o it_o meantime_o as_o to_o the_o letter_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o collection_n and_o retention_n of_o the_o people_n on_o the_o eight_o day_n be_v to_o be_v refer_v unto_o the_o authority_n of_o divine_a institution_n and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o be_v well_o worthy_a his_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o goodness_n who_o ordain_v it_o for_o the_o same_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n be_v institute_v in_o the_o seven_o month_n the_o month_n tizri_n which_o in_o part_n answer_v to_o our_o september_n when_o they_o have_v now_o gather_v in_o the_o increase_n of_o the_o year_n levit._n 23.24_o then_o you_o shall_v dwell_v in_o booth_n say_v the_o lord_n seven_o day_n every_o home-born_a in_o israel_n shall_v dwell_v in_o booth_n
that_o your_o generation_n may_v know_v that_o i_o make_v the_o son_n of_o israel_n to_o dwell_v in_o booth_n when_o i_o bring_v they_o out_o from_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n ver_fw-la 42_o 43._o that_o the_o people_n may_v remember_v and_o consider_v their_o slavery_n in_o egypt_n and_o their_o deliverance_n out_o of_o it_o their_o penury_n and_o poverty_n in_o the_o wilderness_n when_o they_o be_v houseless_a and_o harborless_a and_o their_o plenty_n and_o abundance_n in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n when_o they_o dwell_v in_o house_n that_o they_o have_v not_o build_v and_o therefore_o the_o law_n be_v command_v to_o be_v read_v every_o seven_o year_n at_o that_o feast_n deut._n 31.10_o that_o they_o may_v hear_v and_o learn_v and_o fear_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n the_o author_n of_o all_o this_o good_a unto_o they_o and_o observe_v to_o do_v all_o the_o word_n of_o his_o law_n and_o for_o that_o end_n after_o the_o ordain_v of_o that_o feast_n levit._n 23.43_o be_v add_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lxx_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o some_o have_v conceive_v to_o be_v so_o turn_v because_o that_o song_n be_v so_o call_v which_o the_o old_a greek_a stage-player_n sing_v at_o the_o end_n of_o their_o comedy_n when_o they_o go_v off_o the_o stage_n as_o suidas_n and_o pollux_n and_o other_o affirm_v according_o some_o conceive_v that_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n allude_v to_o this_o custom_n of_o the_o stage-player_n because_o when_o they_o end_v the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n they_o return_v to_o their_o house_n with_o great_a joy_n but_o true_o i_o be_o not_o easy_o persuade_v that_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n will_v so_o much_o honour_v the_o comedian_n and_o their_o profane_a stage-custome_n as_o to_o transfer_v they_o unto_o the_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v no_o doubt_n but_o the_o lxx_o give_v this_o name_n to_o the_o feast_n according_a to_o the_o divine_a 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thyself_o unto_o he_o unto_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d our_o restraint_n our_o retention_n unto_o he_o we_o be_v to_o be_v adjoin_v and_o to_o become_v of_o one_o spirit_n with_o he_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v to_o be_v conform_v in_o his_o humiliation_n and_o abasement_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o he_o in_o his_o glory_n and_o exaltation_n the_o reason_n of_o this_o collection_n and_o retention_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o union_n may_v be_v refer_v to_o the_o author_n of_o it_o who_o wisdom_n and_o goodness_n as_o it_o appear_v in_o the_o history_n so_o much_o more_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o it_o the_o story_n mind_v israel_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n of_o their_o bodily_a thraldom_n in_o and_o deliverance_n out_o of_o egypt_n their_o great_a poverty_n and_o want_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o their_o plenty_n and_o abundance_n the_o mystery_n import_v the_o precious_a redemption_n of_o their_o soul_n out_o of_o their_o spiritual_a 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1.3_o they_o be_v all_o unanimous_a at_o or_o in_o one_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o it_o sit_v upon_o every_o one_o of_o they_o and_o they_o be_v all_o fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n s._n john_n put_v both_o together_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o day_n of_o the_o spirit_n i_o be_v or_o i_o be_v make_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d so_o arias_n montanus_n or_o i_o become_v in_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o lord_n day_n where_o he_o explain_v one_o by_o the_o other_o by_o apposition_n for_o so_o we_o understand_v that_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v so_o often_o mention_v in_o the_o prophet_n and_o call_v the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o day_n he_o be_v wherein_o there_o be_v no_o night_n nor_o need_v of_o a_o candle_n neither_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n 5._o rev._n 22._o v._n 5._o for_o the_o lord_n god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shall_v enlighten_v they_o revel_v 22.5_o hence_o we_o perceive_v good_a reason_n why_o the_o lord_n lay_v a_o restraint_n upon_o they_o to_o 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then_o we_o be_v not_o yet_o come_v unto_o the_o rest_n 2._o let_v no_o son_n of_o israel_n despair_n there_o be_v but_o eleven_o day_n from_o mount_n horeb_n unto_o kadeshbarnea_n passuri_fw-la graviora_fw-la dabit_fw-la deus_fw-la his_fw-la quoque_fw-la finem_fw-la we_o must_v endure_v great_a and_o more_o grievous_a evil_n then_o these_o by_o how_o much_o we_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o heavenly_a rest_n and_o our_o god_n will_v put_v a_o end_n to_o those_o also_o it_o be_v at_o the_o lord_n command_v that_o we_o take_v this_o journey_n deut._n 1.19_o and_o he_o be_v lead_v we_o through_o that_o great_a that_o terrible_a wilderness_n he_o be_v bring_v forth_o water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n of_o flint_n he_o be_v feed_v thou_o with_o manna_n in_o the_o wilderness_n give_v thou_o to_o eat_v the_o same_o spiritual_a meat_n 16._o deut._n 8._o v._o 15_o 16._o and_o cause_v thou_o to_o drink_v the_o same_o spiritual_a drink_n 1_o cor._n 10._o deut._n 8.15_o 16._o the_o word_n be_v in_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d timorous_a ismaelites_n not_o valiant_a and_o courageous_a israelite_n consider_v what_o he_o say_v who_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n he_o who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o revel_v 21.1_o 8._o s._n john_n have_v see_v the_o new_a heaven_n and_o the_o new_a earth_n and_o the_o holy_a city_n the_o new_a jerusalem_n he_o hear_v the_o great_a voice_n say_v the_o tabernacle_n of_o god_n it_o with_o man_n and_o he_o will_v take_v up_o his_o tabernacle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o they_o etc._n etc._n then_o ver_fw-la 7._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 8._o rev._n 21._o v._n 7_o 8._o he_o who_o be_v overcome_v shall_v inherit_v these_o thing_n or_o according_a to_o another_o copy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o thing_n and_o i_o will_v be_v to_o he_o a_o god_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v a_o son_n unto_o i_o but_o to_o the_o fearful_a and_o unbeliever_n and_o sinner_n and_o 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〈◊〉_d that_o he_o seek_v such_o worship_v he_o and_o such_o he_o bring_v unto_o the_o son_n and_o be_v daily_o add_v such_o unto_o his_o church_n according_a to_o what_o s._n luke_n say_v act_v 2.47_o that_o god_n add_v unto_o the_o church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d those_o who_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o exhortation_n v._o 40._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d save_v yourselves_o or_o be_v you_o save_v save_v themselves_o from_o the_o crooked_a or_o untoward_a generation_n such_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o save_a one_o god_n add_v unto_o the_o church_n daily_o 3._o herein_o consist_v much_o of_o god_n blessing_n upon_o his_o people_n that_o addition_n of_o such_o as_o they_o themselves_o be_v be_v make_v unto_o they_o which_o the_o psalmist_n prove_v psal_n 115.13_o 14._o he_o will_v bless_v they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n the_o small_a with_o the_o great_a wherein_o that_o follow_v 14._o psal_n 115._o v._n 13_o 14._o the_o lord_n will_v be_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d above_o you_o above_o you_o and_o above_o your_o child_n 4._o from_o such_o addition_n or_o from_o addition_n of_o such_o result_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n 26.15_o 15._o esay_n 26._o v._o 15._o thou_o have_v add_v to_o the_o nation_n than_o follow_v thou_o be_v glorify_v viz._n in_o regard_n of_o his_o faithfulness_n in_o that_o he_o make_v good_a his_o promise_a blessing_n so_o that_o under_o the_o figure_n of_o israel_n here_o mention_v and_o the_o increase_n of_o they_o and_o addition_n unto_o they_o moses_n pray_v for_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n such_o as_o be_v pure_a in_o heart_n unto_o who_o in_o special_a manner_n god_n be_v gracious_a as_o asaph_n say_v god_n be_v good_a unto_o israel_n and_o then_o he_o explain_v what_o israel_n that_o be_v and_o add_v to_o the_o pure_a in_o heart_n psal_n 73.1_o the_o like_a distinction_n our_o lord_n intimate_v john_n 1.47_o 47._o john_n 1._o v._o 47._o speak_v of_o nathanael_n behold_v faith_n he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o israelite_n indeed_o or_o true_o in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o guile_n for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d veritas_fw-la the_o truth_n be_v oppose_v to_o type_n and_o figure_n very_o often_o in_o scripture_n dan._n 7.16.19_o and_o 11.2_o john_n 6.32_o and_o 15.1_o hebr._n 8.2_o and_o 19.24_o this_o be_v israel_n indeed_o and_o true_o and_o such_o be_v the_o israel_n which_o god_n respect_v and_o save_v and_o according_a to_o which_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n and_o therefore_o when_o the_o apostle_n have_v speak_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n among_o the_o perfect_a and_o have_v declare_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o divine_a dispensation_n and_o show_v in_o what_o manner_n and_o order_n god_n declare_v his_o wrath_n on_o the_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n and_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o glory_n on_o the_o vessel_n of_o mercy_n and_o have_v now_o teach_v that_o every_o one_o who_o be_v a_o vessel_n of_o wrath_n he_o become_v such_o 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child_n neither_o delight_n in_o ungodly_a son_n though_o they_o multiply_v rejoice_v not_o in_o they_o except_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v with_o they_o trust_v not_o thou_o in_o their_o life_n neither_o respect_n their_o multitude_n for_o one_o that_o be_v just_a be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o etc._n etc._n which_o he_o prove_v by_o many_o example_n of_o god_n judgement_n on_o the_o increase_n of_o sinful_a man_n who_o god_n pity_v not_o nor_o spare_v the_o six_o hundred_o thousand_o footman_n who_o be_v gather_v together_o in_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n ecclus_n 16.1_o 10._o consider_v this_o o_o thou_o israel_n of_o god_n and_o endeavour_n to_o assimilate_v and_o make_v other_o like_o unto_o thyself_o that_o they_o
up_o take_v your_o journey_n and_o pass_v over_o the_o river_n arnon_n 2._o executory_a begin_v possess_z and_o contend_v with_o he_o in_o battle_n the_o inducement_n and_o motive_n persuade_v hereunto_o be_v by_o divine_a artifice_n situate_v between_o these_o two_o kind_n of_o exhortation_n as_o a_o powerful_a persuasive_a unto_o both_o behold_v i_o have_v give_v you_o etc._n etc._n the_o exhortation_n may_v be_v consider_v either_o in_o themselves_o and_o a_o part_n or_o joint_o as_o one_o be_v in_o order_n to_o other_o thus_o arise_v you_o take_v your_o journey_n arise_v you_o that_o you_o may_v take_v your_o journey_n and_o pass_v over_o the_o river_n arnon_n arise_v you_o take_v your_o journey_n and_o pass_v over_o the_o river_n arnon_n etc._n etc._n but_o i_o shall_v not_o speak_v so_o particular_o of_o all_o the_o divine_a truth_n which_o this_o text_n may_v afford_v xii_o ser._n xii_o but_o i_o shall_v take_v the_o exhortation_n in_o their_o order_n and_o speak_v of_o they_o as_o they_o be_v serviceable_a to_o our_o edification_n and_o first_o of_o the_o first_o 1._o rise_v you_o up_o the_o word_n here_o turn_v to_o rise_v up_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o proper_o be_v a_o change_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o body_n upward_o which_o have_v sit_v lyen_fw-we or_o fall_v down_o before_o general_o it_o import_v a_o change_n in_o order_n to_o some_o other_o state_n and_o so_o it_o signify_v 1._o surgere_fw-la to_o rise_v which_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o term_n à _fw-fr quo_fw-la be_v from_o sleep_n from_o sin_n and_o uncleanness_n from_o a_o low_a estate_n from_o great_a abasement_n from_o bondage_n we_o have_v all_o these_o together_o esay_n 52.1_o 2._o awake_v awake_a put_v on_o strength_n o_o zion_n put_v on_o thy_o beautiful_a garment_n etc._n etc._n there_o shall_v no_o more_o come_v into_o thou_o the_o uncircumcised_a and_o the_o unclean_a shake_v thyself_o from_o the_o dust_n arise_v and_o sit_v down_o o_o jerusalem_n lose_v thyself_o from_o the_o band_n of_o thy_o neck_n o_o capive_a daughter_n of_o zion_n yea_o rise_a be_v from_o sleep_n and_o that_o sleep_n in_o death_n awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a say_v the_o apostle_n 2._o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v also_o insurgere_fw-la to_o rise_v against_o to_o rise_v up_o hostili_fw-la more_fw-mi as_o also_o to_o make_v insurrection_n against_o the_o predominant_a and_o oppress_a sin_n this_o seem_v to_o be_v more_o proper_a here_o as_o the_o lord_n exhort_v to_o a_o warlike_a engagement_n against_o sihon_n and_o to_o a_o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o so_o this_o command_n be_v secundum_fw-la motum_fw-la antitypiae_fw-la christ_n our_o head_n be_v rise_v and_o it_o be_v most_o reasonable_a that_o his_o body_n arise_v with_o he_o he_o have_v rise_v from_o a_o dead_a sleep_n his_o low_a estate_n abasement_n and_o humiliation_n and_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o those_o who_o be_v christ_n to_o arise_v from_o a_o like_a a_o worse_a sleep_n in_o death_n christ_n have_v conquer_v and_o abolish_v death_n and_o bring_v life_n and_o immortality_n to_o light_n 2_o tim._n 1.10_o and_o according_a to_o the_o exceed_a greatness_n of_o god_n power_n to_o us-ward_n who_o believe_v we_o rise_v up_o as_o mighty_a man_n and_o tread_v down_o our_o enemy_n in_o the_o mire_n of_o the_o street_n in_o the_o battle_n and_o we_o fight_v because_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o we_o zach._n 10.5_o we_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o awaken_v he_o in_o we_o awake_v why_o sleep_v thou_o o_o lord_n arise_v psal_n 44.23_o and_o again_o v._o 26._o arise_v a_o help_n for_o we_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v and_o the_o lord_n call_v upon_o we_o 14._o psal_n 44._o v._n 26._o ephes_n 5._o v._n 14._o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o arise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d illuminabit_fw-la te_fw-la christ_n shall_v enlighten_v thou_o whence_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n 1._o that_o man_n be_v common_o asleep_a or_o lazy_a or_o at_o ease_n in_o the_o flesh_n or_o drown_v in_o speculation_n or_o deject_v and_o in_o a_o droop_a despondency_n and_o not_o soon_o or_o easy_o rouse_v or_o raise_v up_o to_o difficult_a and_o hard_a duty_n 2._o the_o lord_n suppose_v in_o we_o believer_n a_o power_n to_o arise_v when_o we_o be_v awaken_v by_o his_o outward_a call_n as_o that_o of_o the_o minister_n as_o that_o of_o moses_n here_o and_o by_o his_o inward_a call_v annex_v to_o the_o outward_a the_o voice_n of_o christ_n speak_v from_o heaven_n hebr._n 12.25_o 3._o and_o this_o be_v the_o great_a mercy_n of_o our_o god_n to_o his_o israel_n that_o he_o have_v raise_v up_o his_o son_n jesus_n and_o send_v he_o to_o raise_v we_o up_o and_o to_o bless_v we_o by_o turn_v every_o one_o of_o we_o from_o our_o iniquity_n act_n 3.26_o or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o vulg._n lat._n ut_fw-la convertat_fw-la se_fw-la unusquisque_fw-la à _fw-la nequitia_fw-la sva_fw-la 26._o act_n 3._o v._o 26._o that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o turn_v himself_o from_o his_o iniquity_n which_o the_o most_o ancient_a english_a translation_n follow_v and_o the_o greek_a will_v bear_v it_o this_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n will_v be_v frustrate_a and_o so_o great_a grace_n we_o shall_v receive_v in_o vain_a if_o as_o christ_n be_v rise_v we_o arise_v not_o with_o he_o wherefore_o 2._o the_o second_o exhortation_n be_v take_v your_o journey_n whence_o it_o follow_v 1._o 1._o psal_n 119._o v._n 1._o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o way_n o_o the_o blessedness_n of_o those_o who_o be_v perfect_a in_o the_o way_n what_o be_v that_o way_n it_o follow_v who_o walk_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o gospel_n also_o be_v a_o way_n act_n 19.9_o they_o speak_v evil_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o that_o way_n and_o v._o 23._o there_o arise_v no_o small_a stir_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d about_o that_o way_n in_o both_o place_n the_o vulg._n latin_n have_v de_fw-fr via_fw-la domini_fw-la concern_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v the_o way_n of_o life_n yea_o it_o be_v call_v the_o life_n itself_o act_v 5.20_o go_v stand_v and_o speak_v in_o the_o temple_n to_o the_o people_n all_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o this_o life_n 2._o there_o be_v diverse_a stage_n diverse_a step_n in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n diverse_a degree_n of_o lalitude_n extension_n and_o intention_n in_o the_o divine_a virtue_n and_o grace_n there_o be_v a_o increase_n of_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o a_o abound_v in_o hope_n rom._n 15.13_o a_o walk_v and_o progress_n in_o love_n ephes_n 5.2_o a_o growth_n in_o grace_n 2_o cor._n 9.8_o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o according_a to_o which_o we_o may_v out-go_v one_o another_o and_o exceed_v ourselves_o 3._o we_o be_v all_o of_o we_o by_o profession_n not_o at_o home_n but_o traveller_n and_o such_o as_o seek_v a_o country_n a_o better_a country_n that_o be_v a_o heavenly_a hebr._n 11.16_o 4._o the_o way_n to_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n consist_v not_o in_o indivisibili_fw-la it_o be_v not_o finish_v all_o at_o once_o justification_n be_v not_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o as_o in_o nature_n place_n and_o space_n motion_n and_o time_n they_o be_v all_o continua_fw-la continue_v 11._o revel_v 22._o v._n 11._o and_o therefore_o they_o have_v partem_fw-la extra_fw-la partem_fw-la one_o part_n beyond_o another_o so_o in_o our_o spiritual_a journey_n he_o that_o be_v righteous_a let_v he_o be_v righteous_a still_o the_o greek_a text_n be_v otherwise_o in_o some_o copy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v he_o that_o be_v righteous_a work_v righteousness_n still_o revel_v 22.11_o for_o since_o the_o way_n to_o the_o state_n of_o bliss_n here_o prefigure_v by_o the_o lord_n land_n 39_o rom._n 2._o v._n 7._o hebr._n 10._o v._o 38_o 39_o be_v signify_v by_o a_o journey_n it_o import_v progress_n and_o go_v on_o a_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o good_a work_n rom._n 2.7_o and_o as_o justification_n itself_o be_v progressive_a so_o likewise_o be_v the_o justify_v faith_n from_o faith_n to_o faith_n rom._n 1.17_o and_o the_o just_a shall_v live_v by_o faith_n or_o out_o of_o his_o faith_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o if_o any_o man_n draw_v back_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o the_o greek_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o find_v thus_o and_o if_o he_o the_o just_a draw_v back_o my_o soul_n have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o he_o there_o be_v no_o any_o man_n in_o the_o text_n but_o the_o just_a man_n necessary_o understand_v so_o hierom_n justus_n autem_fw-la mens_fw-la ex_fw-la fide_fw-la vivet_fw-la quòd_fw-la si_fw-la subtraxerit_fw-la se_fw-la non_fw-la placebit_fw-la animae_fw-la
of_o god_n and_o friend_n have_v communionem_fw-la consiliorum_fw-la &_o voluntatum_fw-la communion_n of_o counsel_n and_o will_n and_o therefore_o david_n hate_v vain_a thought_n psal_n 119.113_o 2._o entertain_v good_a thought_n and_o high_o esteem_v they_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d send_v of_o god_n unto_o thou_o thou_o can_v not_o think_v any_o thing_n of_o thyself_o as_o of_o thyself_o thy_o sufficiency_n be_v of_o god_n so_o david_n esteem_v his_o good_a thought_n how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o or_o 17._o psal_n 139._o v._n 17._o how_o strong_a be_v the_o head_n of_o they_o there_o be_v lead_v good_a thought_n which_o if_o they_o be_v follow_v will_v prove_v exceed_o strong_a such_o be_v that_o of_o david_n psal_n 119.59_o i_o think_v on_o my_o way_n and_o what_o come_v of_o it_o and_o i_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n i_o make_v haste_n and_o delay_v not_o to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n the_o apostle_n know_v full_a well_o how_o powerful_a good_a lead_a thought_n be_v phil._n 4.8_o have_v reckon_v up_o thing_n true_a honest_a just_a pure_a lovely_a of_o good_a report_n what_o ever_o virtue_n what_o ever_o praise_n think_v say_v he_o on_o these_o thing_n and_o then_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n shall_v be_v with_o you_o these_o be_v able_a to_o cope_v with_o sihon_n king_n of_o heshbon_n both_o in_o strength_n and_o number_n for_o so_o it_o follow_v if_o i_o number_v they_o they_o be_v more_o than_o the_o sand_n more_o and_o more_o mighty_a be_v they_o with_o david_n when_o all_o nation_n compass_v he_o about_o yet_o so_o strong_a be_v he_o that_o in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o god_n he_o doubt_v not_o but_o he_o shall_v cut_v they_o off_o psal_n 118.10_o 11_o 12._o but_o when_o do_v all_o nation_n compass_n david_n about_o the_o psalm_n how_o ever_o some_o understand_v of_o david_n in_o the_o history_n yet_o it_o can_v be_v make_v good_a of_o he_o but_o of_o christ_n the_o spiritual_a david_n and_o his_o church_n as_o it_o be_v plain_a by_o evident_a proof_n v._o 20._o 26._o and_o most_o true_a it_o be_v that_o all_o nation_n have_v compass_v he_o about_o yea_o swarm_n of_o temptation_n from_o evil_a thought_n as_o of_o bee_n have_v compass_v he_o about_o for_o he_o be_v tempt_v in_o all_o thing_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 15._o hebr._n 4._o v._o 15._o according_a to_o similitude_n without_o sin_n hebr._n 4.15_o and_o in_o that_o he_o have_v suffer_v be_v tempt_v he_o be_v able_a to_o succour_v those_o who_o be_v tempt_v hebr._n 2.18_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v the_o minister_n of_o circumcision_n for_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n even_o the_o true_a circumcision_n of_o the_o heart_n rom._n 15.8_o he_o cut_v off_o all_o the_o vain_a sinful_a thought_n 12._o psal_n 118._o v._n 10_o 11_o 12._o from_o the_o heart_n and_o so_o circumcise_v it_o and_o thence_o it_o be_v that_o psal_n 118.10_o 11_o 12._o he_o say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o will_v circumcise_v they_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o signify_v and_o it_o be_v thrice_o there_o use_v import_v the_o circumcision_n 1._o of_o the_o father_n in_o the_o place_n name_v rom._n 15.8_o 2._o of_o the_o son_n col._n 2.11_o 3._o of_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 2.29_o phil._n 3.3_o and_o according_o he_o circumcise_v his_o church_n under_o all_o these_o dispensation_n what_o though_o the_o giant_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o earthborn_a thought_n arise_v against_o thou_o be_v any_o be_v all_o of_o they_o too_o mighty_a for_o thy_o god_n to_o overcome_v retire_v unto_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o to_o thy_o god_n there_o and_o to_o his_o precious_a thought_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v let_v loose_a and_o the_o thought_n not_o keep_v at_o home_n thousand_o of_o wicked_a imagination_n break_v in_o and_o fill_v the_o soul_n and_o indispose_v it_o towards_o god_n and_o weaken_v it_o and_o disable_v it_o for_o resistance_n of_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n nunquam_fw-la tam_fw-la bene_fw-la quis_fw-la exit_fw-la quin_fw-la sit_fw-la intùs_fw-la manere_fw-la melius_fw-la never_o do_v any_o go_v abroad_o but_o it_o be_v much_o better_a to_o stay_v at_o home_n the_o mighty_a god_n be_v the_o good_a man_n dwell_v place_n psal_n 90.1_o through_o he_o the_o zamzummim_a the_o wicked_a thought_n be_v subdue_v and_o bring_v under_o the_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n deut._n 2.20_o 21._o 2_o cor._n 10.5_o 3._o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v against_o the_o wile_n of_o the_o devil_n for_o we_o wrestle_v not_o only_o against_o flesh_n and_o blood_n carnal_a thought_n only_o which_o be_v as_o fleshfly_n but_o also_o against_o the_o spirituality_n of_o wickedness_n ephes_n 6.11_o 12._o wherefore_o let_v we_o gird_v about_o our_o loin_n with_o truth_n the_o loin_n be_v the_o seat_n of_o lust_n both_o inherent_a and_o acquisite_a the_o beast_n he_o stir_v up_o evil_a affection_n there_o job_n 40.16_o his_o strength_n be_v in_o his_o loin_n and_o his_o force_n be_v in_o the_o navel_n of_o his_o belly_n the_o apostle_n counsel_n be_v therefore_o to_o gird_v up_o the_o loin_n of_o our_o mind_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o our_o reason_n or_o discursive_a faculty_n 1_o pet._n 1.13_o there_o be_v great_a danger_n to_o be_v foil_v at_o the_o weapon_n while_o eve_n a_o figure_n of_o the_o thought_n 2_o cor._n 11.3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o mind_n but_o thought_n and_o act_n of_o the_o mind_n adventure_v without_o this_o girdle_n 3._o 2_o cor._n 11._o v._n 3._o to_o reason_n with_o the_o serpent_n she_o be_v conquer_v and_o while_n eve_n child_n be_v un-girt_a in_o their_o thought_n while_o they_o do_v ad_fw-la morem_fw-la discincti_fw-la vivore_fw-la nattae_fw-la live_v without_o regard_n have_v to_o their_o thought_n sihon_n soon_o prevail_v over_o they_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n light_n and_o perfection_n be_v in_o aaron_n breastplate_n and_o they_o be_v require_v in_o all_o those_o who_o be_v make_v priest_n unto_o god_n to_o be_v so_o arm_v levit._n 8.8_o 14._o ephes_n 6._o v._n 14._o and_o have_v your_o foot_n shod_a shoe_v your_o foot_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d with_o the_o preparation_n of_o the_o gospel_n of_o peace_n or_o with_o the_o confirmation_n and_o establishment_n thou_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o snare_n ecclus_n 9.13_o briar_n and_o thorn_n be_v with_o thou_o ezech._n 2.6_o while_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o sihon_n and_o his_o heshbonite_n evil_a thought_n spirit_n and_o man_n we_o have_v need_v to_o be_v well_o shod_a not_o so_o when_o we_o converse_v with_o good_a thought_n good_a spirit_n and_o good_a man_n when_o moses_n come_v with_o his_o foot_n shod_a towards_o the_o mount_n of_o god_n 15._o exod._n 3._o v._o 5._o josh_n 5._o v._n 15._o the_o lord_n bid_v he_o put_v off_o his_o shoe_n exod._n 3.5_o so_o say_v the_o angel_n to_o jehoshuah_n and_o there_o be_v the_o same_o reason_n allege_v to_o both_o because_o the_o place_n be_v holiness_n no_o briar_n no_o thorn_n there_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o fence_v and_o arm_v ourselves_o unless_o against_o thought_n and_o word_n and_o man_n of_o belial_n 2_o sam._n 23.6_o 7._o add_v to_o these_o arm_n the_o shield_n of_o faith_n the_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n pray_v with_o all_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n at_o all_o time_n or_o in_o every_o season_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o every_o opportunity_n yea_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n continual_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n and_o supplication_n for_o all_o saint_n this_o part_n of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n be_v not_o fix_v to_o any_o part_n of_o the_o body_n as_o other_o be_v for_o herewith_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n be_v knit_v together_o thus_o be_v arm_v with_o the_o weapon_n of_o our_o warfare_n mighty_a through_o god_n for_o the_o pull_n down_o of_o strong_a hold_n 5._o 2_o cor._n 10._o v._n 5._o cast_v down_o reason_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o every_o height_n or_o high_a thing_n exalt_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o captive_v every_o thought_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10.5_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n give_v sihon_n and_o heshbon_n into_o our_o hand_n and_o power_n and_o tread_v satan_n under_o our_o foot_n short_o for_o this_o end_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o you_o amen_n rom._n 16.20_o what_o nation_n be_v there_o so_o great_a that_o have_v god_n so_o nigh_o unto_o they_o 7._o
wise_a solomon_n direct_v by_o the_o only_a wise_a god_n have_v enjoin_v the_o same_o in_o vain_a that_o every_o one_o shall_v keep_v himself_o his_o heart_n his_o soul_n diligent_o if_o no_o man_n have_v power_n so_o to_o do_v at_o least_o they_o be_v confident_a that_o the_o son_n of_o wisdom_n the_o israel_n of_o god_n believeres_fw-la in_o christ_n such_o as_o we_o all_o profess_v ourselves_o to_o be_v that_o such_o as_o they_o have_v power_n over_o their_o own_o soul_n heart_n and_o spirit_n to_o keep_v they_o because_o they_o have_v in_o they_o the_o power_n of_o god_n which_o be_v christ_n himself_o to_o keep_v they_o 1_o cor._n 1.24_o 3._o a_o man_n can_v be_v too_o strict_a too_o careful_a too_o diligent_a in_o the_o keep_n of_o his_o own_o heart_n he_o must_v keep_v it_o with_o all_o keep_n yea_o above_o all_o keep_n so_o that_o what_o care_n and_o regard_v man_n have_v to_o their_o house_n their_o field_n their_o treasure_n the_o safety_n of_o their_o wife_n their_o child_n their_o friend_n their_o servant_n such_o care_n such_o vigilancy_n yea_o great_a care_n great_a regard_n ought_v to_o be_v have_v of_o the_o heart_n if_o these_o must_v be_v guard_v the_o heart_n must_v be_v re-garded_n the_o guard_n must_v be_v double_v in_o defence_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o we_o set_v on_o lock_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o treasure_n we_o must_v set_v on_o lock_n double_a lock_n and_o bar_n for_o the_o preservation_n and_o keep_n of_o our_o heart_n 4._o if_o this_o care_n this_o watchfullnes_n be_v require_v of_o every_o one_o in_o regard_n of_o himself_o 17._o hebr._n 13._o v._o 17._o how_o great_a must_v their_o care_n their_o observation_n be_v who_o watch_n for_o other_o soul_n hebr._n 13.17_o obey_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d they_o that_o lead_v you_o and_o submit_v yourselves_o for_o they_o watch_v for_o your_o soul_n etc._n etc._n how_o much_o great_a must_v their_o care_n be_v who_o have_v charge_n of_o all_o 2_o cor._n 11.28_o the_o care_n of_o all_o the_o church_n such_o be_v s._n paul_n charge_n but_o the_o keep_n of_o other_o and_o watch_v over_o they_o be_v not_o the_o minister_n duty_n only_o but_o even_o every_o man_n in_o regard_n of_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o power_n and_o therefore_o the_o wiseman_n ecclus_n 17.14_o he_o that_o be_v the_o lord_n say_v unto_o they_o beware_v of_o all_o unrighteousness_n that_o be_v a_o command_n to_o look_v to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o keep_v our_o own_o heart_n and_o he_o give_v every_o man_n commandment_n concern_v his_o neighbour_n that_o be_v the_o care_n for_o other_o and_o that_o man_n be_v grow_v careless_a and_o regardless_o of_o other_o it_o proceed_v from_o that_o cainish_a nature_n which_o man_n have_v get_v by_o long_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o cain_n it_o be_v his_o speech_n gen._n 4.9_o be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n 1._o this_o just_o reprove_v the_o gross_a mistake_n if_o we_o may_v so_o call_v it_o of_o this_o precept_n moses_n say_v only_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o and_o how_o many_o of_o the_o apostate_n israelites_n take_v heed_n to_o their_o brutish_a those_o carnal_a self_n and_o keep_v their_o body_n diligent_o take_v care_n of_o their_o flesh_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 14._o rom._n 13._o v._n 14._o rom._n 13.14_o pamper_v their_o body_n feed_v they_o riotous_o and_o gluttonous_o clothe_v they_o gorgeous_o they_o who_o wear_v soft_a raiment_n be_v in_o king_n house_n say_v our_o lord_n matth._n 11.8_o shall_v some_o one_o of_o our_o saviour_n genuine_a disciple_n behold_v our_o congregation_n he_o will_v think_v we_o be_v all_o courtier_n 2._o other_o when_o they_o be_v counsel_v by_o moses_n to_o take_v heed_n to_o themselves_o and_o keep_v their_o soul_n diligent_o let_v they_o alone_o to_o provide_v for_o their_o natural_a their_o animalish_a self_n and_o they_o keep_v their_o soul_n diligent_o their_o money_n be_v their_o soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gold_n be_v the_o blood_n and_o soul_n of_o these_o man_n meantime_o that_o divine_a self_n that_o offspring_n of_o god_n its_o tread_a under_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o beastly_a the_o brutish_a self_n the_o sensual_a self_n the_o immortal_a soul_n bear_v out_o of_o god_n and_o create_v to_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o heavenly_a it_o be_v whole_o neglect_v miserable_a poor_a and_o naked_a this_o this_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o carnal_a man_n to_o take_v great_a heed_n unto_o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v corruptible_a and_o must_v short_o perish_v to_o provide_v with_o great_a care_n for_o the_o body_n which_o be_v no_o better_a than_o a_o man-case_n feed_v it_o clothe_v it_o deck_v it_o wash_v it_o trim_v it_o rub_v it_o paint_v it_o powder_n it_o spot_n it_o etc._n etc._n in_o cute_fw-la curanda_fw-la plus_fw-la aequo_fw-la operati_fw-la too_o busy_a man_n and_o woman_n be_v in_o care_v for_o their_o skin_n as_o for_o the_o immortal_a soul_n buy_v with_o a_o inestimable_a price_n which_o shall_v feed_v on_o faith_n 3._o psal_n 34._o v._n 3._o psal_n 34.3_o and_o be_v glorious_o clothe_v with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o spirit_n make_v to_o be_v the_o dwell_n of_o the_o deity_n it_o be_v so_o little_o care_v for_o so_o slight_v and_o disregard_v as_o if_o indeed_o it_o be_v not_o at_o all_o minima_fw-la maximi_fw-la maxima_fw-la minimi_fw-la aestimantur_fw-la lest_o thing_n be_v most_o regard_v the_o great_a least_n o_o thou_o degenerate_a unworthy_a brutish_a man_n consider_v once_o what_o thou_o be_v and_o know_v thyself_o call_v thyself_o serious_o to_o a_o account_n whence_o thou_o be_v and_o of_o how_o noble_a a_o stock_n who_o be_v thy_o maker_n and_o for_o what_o end_n he_o make_v thou_o and_o how_o unlike_a thou_o be_v unto_o thy_o god_n to_o who_o image_n thou_o be_v make_v and_o how_o unlike_o thyself_o when_o thou_o come_v out_o of_o god_n hand_n humble_a thyself_o and_o sit_v in_o the_o dust_n whereinto_o that_o flesh_n thou_o tampere_v be_v ere_o long_o to_o be_v resolve_v put_v off_o thy_o ornament_n that_o the_o lord_n may_v know_v what_o to_o do_v to_o thou_o exod._n 33.5_o clothe_v thy_o proud_a flesh_n with_o beast_n skin_n as_o our_o god_n clothe_v sinful_a adam_n to_o teach_v he_o thereby_o mortification_n of_o his_o sin_n gen._n 3.21_o be_v exhort_v o_o israel_n to_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o to_o keep_v thy_o heart_n to_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o care_n o_o care_n for_o thy_o soul_n as_o a_o thing_n of_o great_a price_n as_o that_o who_o worth_n can_v be_v countervail_v by_o all_o the_o creature_n as_o be_v better_a worth_n than_o all_o the_o world_n for_o what_o shall_v it_o profit_v a_o man_n if_o he_o shall_v gain_v the_o whole_a world_n 37._o mark_v 8._o v._o 36_o 37._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o lose_v or_o be_v punish_v with_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o own_o soul_n or_o what_o shall_v a_o man_n give_v in_o exchange_n for_o his_o soul_n mark_v 8.36_o 37._o consider_v how_o easy_o the_o heart_n walk_v after_o the_o eye_n job_n 31.7_o how_o slippery_a our_o stand_n be_v how_o dangerous_a our_o fall_n that_o be_v fall_v we_o can_v never_o rise_v by_o ourselves_o that_o sin_n which_o defile_v the_o soul_n may_v be_v engender_v by_o a_o evil_a word_n yea_o by_o a_o vain_a thought_n jer._n 4.14_o 14._o jer._n 4._o v._n 14._o o_o jerusalem_n cleanse_v thy_o heart_n from_o wickedness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v how_o long_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d will_v thou_o cause_v thy_o vain_a thought_n to_o lodge_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o that_o consent_n unto_o the_o temptation_n complete_v and_o perfect_v the_o sin_n that_o sin_n be_v perfect_v bring_v forth_o death_n o_o what_o great_a need_n therefore_o be_v there_o that_o we_o take_v heed_n to_o ourselves_o and_o that_o we_o keep_v our_o soul_n diligent_o that_o we_o keep_v our_o heart_n above_o all_o keep_n the_o mean_n to_o keep_v thyself_o thy_o heart_n thy_o soul_n o_o israel_n be_v not_o here_o prescribe_v by_o moses_n the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n be_v reserve_v for_o he_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v raise_v up_o who_o shall_v be_v like_a unto_o moses_n for_o sure_o the_o lord_n such_o be_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o moderation_n and_o equity_n will_v not_o enjoin_v such_o a_o hard_a duty_n as_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v but_o he_o will_v also_o show_v the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n and_o way_n how_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v wherefore_o the_o lord_n jesus_n who_o main_a end_n of_o come_v into_o the_o world_n be_v to_o save_v man_n soul_n he_o prescribe_v two_o powerful_a expedient_n and_o mean_n to_o be_v use_v by_o his_o disciple_n for_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o luke_n 9.23_o 1._o self-denial_n and_o 2._o
take_v up_o the_o cross_n 1._o self-denial_n stand_v as_o a_o porter_n to_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v to_o keep_v signify_v all_o the_o porter_n duty_n in_o three_o act_n observare_fw-la cohibere_fw-la prohibere_fw-la 1._o to_o observe_v who_o come_v in_o and_o who_o go_v out_o for_o so_o every_o one_o ought_v to_o take_v heed_n what_o thought_n enter_v into_o his_o heart_n and_o what_o desire_v run_v out_o 2._o to_o keep_v the_o heart_n at_o home_n that_o it_o go_v not_o after_o the_o eye_n num._n 15.39_o 3._o to_o award_v and_o keep_v off_o temptation_n job_n 31.1_o 2._o the_o cross_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v as_o a_o strong_a door_n with_o lock_n and_o bar_n to_o withstand_v and_o bear_v off_o all_o forcible_a entry_n and_o therefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v a_o prisonhouse_n gen._n 40.3_o according_a to_o our_o lord_n precept_n 19_o luke_n 21._o v._o 19_o luke_n 21.19_o in_o or_o by_o your_o patience_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d possess_v you_o or_o gain_v you_o the_o possession_n of_o your_o soul_n such_o diligent_a heed_n must_v be_v take_v for_o the_o avoid_n of_o great_a evil_n that_o otherwise_o will_v follow_v that_o be_v the_o three_o divine_a axiom_n 3._o israel_n ought_v to_o take_v heed_n to_o himself_o and_o keep_v his_o soul_n diligent_o lest_o he_o forget_v the_o word_n which_o his_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o lest_o they_o depart_v from_o his_o heart_n this_o point_n add_v to_o the_o former_a the_o consideration_n of_o the_o end_n why_o israel_n ought_v to_o take_v heed_n to_o himself_o and_o keep_v his_o soul_n and_o these_o end_n be_v powerful_a reason_n of_o this_o important_a duty_n from_o the_o great_a and_o imminent_a danger_n which_o will_v ensue_v upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o it_o wherein_o we_o have_v 1._o the_o caution_n or_o warning_n only_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o 2._o the_o peril_n and_o danger_n that_o otherwise_o will_v follow_v lest_o thou_o forget_v the_o word_n which_o thy_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o this_o danger_n bring_v in_o another_o lest_o these_o word_n depart_v from_o thy_o heart_n herein_o we_o must_v inquire_v what_o forgetfulness_n be_v which_o because_o its_o a_o privation_n and_o privative_n be_v best_a know_v by_o their_o positives_n we_o must_v first_o learn_v what_o memory_n be_v and_o what_o it_o be_v to_o remember_v which_o according_a to_o plato_n speusippus_n and_o other_o of_o that_o school_n be_v cogitationes_fw-la conservare_fw-la to_o keep_v our_o thought_n and_o they_o say_v that_o the_o better_a memory_n be_v dispositio_fw-la animae_fw-la inhaerentem_fw-la veritatem_fw-la custodiens_fw-la a_o disposition_n and_o frame_n of_o the_o soul_n keep_v truth_n inherent_a in_o it_o but_o these_o description_n seem_v too_o straight_o for_o the_o nature_n of_o memory_n other_o therefore_o ascribe_v two_o office_n unto_o it_o other_o three_z 1._o to_o lay_v up_o in_o memory_n 2._o to_o retain_v 3._o to_o recall_v to_o mind_n the_o two_o former_a may_v be_v reduce_v to_o one_o 1._o as_o to_o keep_v and_o retain_v the_o thought_n 2._o to_o recall_v they_o when_o they_o be_v lose_v or_o in_o danger_n of_o lose_v when_o we_o have_v use_v of_o they_o thus_o jacob_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d lay_v up_o and_o keep_v in_o his_o memory_n the_o dream_n of_o his_o son_n joseph_n gen._n 37.11_o so_o do_v mary_n keep_v in_o her_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o word_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o christ_n by_o the_o shepherd_n luke_n 2.19_o 19.51_o luke_n 2._o v._o 19.51_o and_o again_o v._n 51._o his_o mother_n keep_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o these_o word_n our_o translator_n turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o former_a place_n thing_n in_o the_o late_a more_o advise_o say_n and_o as_o to_o remember_v be_v to_o commit_v and_o retain_v our_o thought_n in_o memory_n so_o likewise_o it_o signify_v to_o recall_v they_o as_o luke_n 22.61_o peter_n remember_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n luke_n 24.6_o 7_o 8._o to_o forget_v therefore_o be_v to_o lose_v our_o thought_n and_o let_v they_o slip_v out_o of_o our_o custody_n and_o keep_n so_o the_o apostle_n understand_v forgetfulness_n hebr._n 2.1_o if_o we_o inquire_v into_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o warning_n it_o proceed_v from_o the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o his_o israel_n 1._o he_o know_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n and_o thing_n commit_v to_o our_o trust_n and_o the_o custody_n of_o our_o memory_n even_o the_o holy_a and_o bless_a trinity_n and_o the_o work_n of_o our_o creation_n eccles_n 12._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o creator_n the_o law_n of_o god_n the_o father_n malac._n 4.4_o the_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n figure_v by_o bring_v israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n deut._n 16.3_o judas_n v._n 5._o vulg._n lat._n sin_n commit_v against_o so_o great_a grace_n deut._n 9.7_o cease_v from_o our_o sin_n figure_v by_o the_o sabbath_n exod._n 20.8_o and_o many_o the_o like_a which_o be_v not_o a_o bare_a memory_n but_o such_o as_o put_v we_o upon_o suitable_a duty_n verba_fw-la sensuum_fw-la innuunt_fw-la affectum_fw-la &_o effectum_fw-la word_n of_o sense_n inward_a and_o outward_a import_v affection_n and_o effect_v answerable_a thereunto_o as_o deut._n 8.18_o 19_o 20._o psalm_n 22.27_o and_o many_o the_o like_a 2._o these_o be_v too_o sublime_a and_o of_o too_o high_a a_o nature_n for_o the_o foolish_a heart_n of_o man_n leave_v to_o itself_o to_o contain_v prov._n 24.7_o and_o there_o be_v in_o we_o by_o corrupt_a nature_n a_o stupidity_n and_o dulness_n in_o regard_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n hebr._n 5.11_o and_o satan_n with_o his_o evil_a spirit_n interpret_v by_o our_o saviour_n the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n be_v watchful_a to_o catch_v the_o word_n of_o god_n out_o of_o the_o heart_n when_o it_o be_v sow_v matth._n 13.19_o he_o be_v ready_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o drink_v and_o swallow_v up_o the_o precious_a liquor_n of_o the_o spiritual_a doctrine_n if_o we_o let_v it_o slip_v and_o it_o run_v out_o of_o our_o vessel_n 8._o 1_o pet._n 5._o v._n 8._o hebr._n 2.1_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o 3._o the_o memory_n itself_o be_v frail_a and_o weak_a as_o a_o vessel_n that_o have_v get_v a_o fall_n that_o be_v crack_v and_o rive_v so_o say_v the_o wiseman_n that_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o a_o fool_n be_v like_o a_o break_a vessel_n he_o will_v hold_v no_o knowledge_n as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v ecclus_n 21.14_o 4._o the_o memory_n be_v too_o often_o full_a of_o somewhat_o else_o and_o so_o intùs_fw-la existens_fw-la prohibet_fw-la extraneum_fw-la a_o vessel_n full_a of_o one_o liquor_n will_v not_o hold_v another_o non_fw-la datur_fw-la penetratio_fw-la dimensionum_fw-la two_o body_n can_v be_v in_o one_o place_n nor_o two_o contrary_a spirit_n in_o one_o soul_n the_o fool_n full_a of_o his_o own_o knowledge_n can_v receive_v divine_a understanding_n proverb_n 30.22_o great_a need_n therefore_o there_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n shall_v warn_v we_o of_o this_o danger_n 1._o whence_o we_o may_v observe_v the_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o the_o tutelage_n and_o gardianship_n of_o ourselves_o our_o soul_n our_o heart_n and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o our_o memory_n whereby_o we_o retain_v holy_a thought_n and_o the_o divine_a word_n which_o our_o eye_n have_v see_v plato_n tell_v we_o that_o mnemosyne_n be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o muse_n the_o meaning_n be_v that_o the_o memory_n bring_v forth_o and_o nourish_v all_o the_o good_a thought_n it_o be_v the_o true_a inward_a eve_n the_o mother_n of_o all_o the_o live_a one_o which_o bring_v forth_o unto_o we_o spiritual_a child_n according_a to_o which_o whosoever_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n he_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o christ_n matth._n 12.50_o for_o all_o the_o sense_n outward_a and_o inward_a be_v make_v for_o the_o life_n especial_o the_o two_o disciplinary_a sense_n see_v and_o hear_v the_o lord_n have_v give_v they_o both_o for_o this_o end_n and_o therefore_o the_o eye_n be_v a_o see_v eye_n when_o a_o man_n see_v the_o divine_a word_n and_o discern_v aright_o what_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v and_o the_o ear_n be_v a_o hear_v ear_n when_o he_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o the_o wiseman_n tell_v we_o that_o the_o hear_n ear_n and_o the_o see_a eye_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v even_o both_o of_o they_o prov._n 20.12_o whence_o our_o lord_n he_o that_o have_v a_o ear_n to_o hear_v say_v he_o let_v he_o hear_v matth._n 13.9_o rev._n 13.9_o thus_o the_o retentive_a memory_n and_o the_o heedful_a thought_n be_v give_v unto_o man_n as_o his_o meet_a help_n before_o he_o ephes_n 1.4_o thus_o the_o woman_n be_v create_v for_o the_o
join_v and_o continue_v unto_o he_o as_o one_o with_o he_o 1_o cor._n 6.17_o he_o that_o be_v join_v unto_o the_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d agglutinatus_fw-la glue_v as_o it_o be_v and_o intimate_o unite_v unto_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v one_o spirit_n the_o syriac_n add_v with_o he_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v irksome_a and_o painful_a to_o part_v from_o he_o as_o a_o bone_n disjointed_a and_o part_v from_o its_o bone_n &_o so_o the_o word_n in_o jer._n 6.8_o signify_v as_o the_o translator_n acknowledge_v in_o the_o margin_n and_o it_o be_v so_o use_v gen._n 32.24_o and_o indeed_o it_o must_v concern_v we_o and_o in_o all_o reason_n we_o shall_v be_v most_o sensible_a of_o it_o when_o our_o soul_n be_v dislocate_v and_o out_o of_o joint_n and_o so_o it_o be_v when_o the_o lord_n depart_v from_o it_o because_o we_o have_v first_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o therefore_o he_o complain_v ezech._n 6.9_o i_o be_o break_v with_o your_o whorish_a heart_n that_o have_v depart_v from_o i_o and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o great_a love_n seem_v sensible_a of_o such_o pain_n as_o accompany_v disjointing_a or_o wound_v or_o break_v of_o the_o body_n part_n from_o part_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o intense_a love_n exhort_v we_o be_v instruct_v or_o correct_v or_o instruct_v thyself_o o_o jerusalem_n ne_fw-la avellatur_fw-la anima_fw-la mea_fw-la so_o arias_n montanus_n turn_v it_o lest_o my_o soul_n be_v violent_o pluck_v away_o from_o thou_o as_o unwilling_a yet_o force_v by_o thou_o to_o depart_v from_o thou_o and_o what_o will_v come_v of_o it_o lest_o i_o make_v thou_o as_o a_o desert_n a_o waste_a desolate_a land_n not_o inhabit_v these_o word_n must_v not_o depart_v from_o thy_o heart_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n thou_o have_v no_o warrant_n to_o neglect_v the_o hee_n of_o thyself_o or_o keep_v of_o thy_o soul_n no_o not_o one_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n the_o reason_n be_v 1._o our_o god_n be_v the_o god_n of_o all_o our_o time_n all_o our_o day_n 2._o his_o word_n be_v the_o word_n of_o this_o life_n act_v 5.20_o be_v exhort_v o_o israel_n only_o to_o take_v heed_n to_o thyself_o and_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o lest_o thou_o forget_v the_o word_n which_o thy_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o lest_o they_o depart_v from_o thy_o heart_n all_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o life_n solomon_n have_v exhort_v his_o son_n or_o disciple_n to_o heed_v his_o word_n and_o give_v attention_n to_o his_o say_n prov._n 4.20_o well_o know_v the_o common_a guise_n of_o hearer_n to_o let_v what_o they_o hear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d slip_n or_o drop_v like_o water_n through_o a_o rive_a dish_n as_o that_o word_n proper_o signify_v hebr._n 2.1_o he_o advise_v his_o son_n to_o beware_v lest_o the_o wicked_a cause_n these_o word_n to_o depart_v from_o his_o eye_n for_o so_o the_o word_n be_v in_o hiphil_n and_o require_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v understand_v out_o of_o the_o verse_n before_o 21._o prov._n 4._o v._o 21._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ne_o recedere_fw-la faciant_fw-la let_v not_o the_o wicked_a cause_n they_o to_o depart_v from_o thy_o eye_n but_o that_o he_o keep_v they_o in_o his_o heart_n as_o a_o hide_a treasure_n lay_v up_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o heart_n as_o most_o dear_a unto_o he_o this_o keep_n of_o they_o will_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a for_o they_o be_v word_n of_o life_n to_o those_o who_o find_v they_o v._o 22._o and_o whereas_o some_o physical_a receipt_n may_v be_v sovereign_a for_o the_o cure_n of_o some_o one_o or_o other_o disease_n this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o receipt_n or_o receive_v doctrine_n as_o he_o call_v it_o ver_fw-la 2._o of_o of_o that_o chapter_n it_o be_v a_o catholicon_n a_o universal_a medicine_n its_o health_n to_o all_o their_o flesh_n which_o be_v literal_o and_o real_o true_a for_o the_o heal_a doctrine_n of_o the_o word_n 10._o 1_o tim._n 1._o v._n 10._o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o 1_o tim._n 1.10_o not_o only_o restrain_v the_o concupiscible_a from_o all_o excess_n and_o riot_n from_o all_o surfeit_n and_o drunkenness_n from_o all_o chamber_a and_o wantonness_n all_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a lust_n which_o betray_v the_o soul_n unto_o these_o exorbitancy_n but_o it_o moderate_v also_o the_o passion_n of_o the_o irafcible_a as_o anger_n fierceness_n indignation_n desire_v of_o revenge_n vain_a fear_n vain_a hope_n which_o spiritual_a malady_n the_o learned_a physician_n in_o their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d plain_o declare_v to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o bodily_a disease_n but_o though_o the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n be_v attend_v unto_o though_o lay_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n yea_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o heart_n yet_o unless_o the_o heart_n itself_o be_v well_o keep_v we_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o forget_v the_o word_n which_o our_o eye_n have_v see_v and_o they_o will_v depart_v from_o our_o heart_n to_o prevent_v so_o great_a a_o evil_a its_o needful_a that_o we_o learn_v a_o art_n of_o memory_n a_o method_n and_o way_n to_o keep_v these_o word_n for_o certain_o by_o corrupt_a nature_n we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o keep_v they_o herein_o we_o must_v proceed_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d somewhat_o that_o hinder_v must_v be_v remove_v and_o some_o positive_a helpful_a mean_n use_v 1._o as_o for_o the_o former_a i_o shall_v name_v some_o impediment_n of_o the_o natural_a memory_n and_o the_o removal_n of_o they_o with_o analogy_n unto_o spiritual_a hindrance_n and_o removal_n of_o they_o also_o the_o corrupt_a animal_n spirit_n hurt_v the_o natural_a memory_n and_o many_o unclean_a spirit_n there_o be_v which_o destroy_v the_o remembrance_n of_o those_o word_n which_o our_o eye_n have_v see_v one_o you_o read_v of_o in_o mark_n 1._o yea_o mark_v 5.2_o there_o be_v a_o whole_a legion_n of_o they_o in_o one_o man_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o tomb_n even_o in_o dead_a work_n he_o can_v be_v bind_v with_o the_o band_n and_o fetter_n of_o the_o law_n but_o he_o break_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o away_o psal_n 2._o such_o unclean_a spirit_n you_o read_v of_o who_o have_v destroy_v the_o memory_n of_o god_n and_o his_o word_n extreme_o in_o these_o last_o day_n revel_v 16.13_o 14._o jer._n 23.14.27_o how_o needful_a therefore_o be_v it_o to_o discern_v of_o the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o not_o 1_o john_n 4._o 2._o the_o physician_n say_v delirium_fw-la &_o phrenitis_n causat_fw-la oblivionem_fw-la when_o the_o reason_n be_v lose_v the_o memory_n be_v lose_v it_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o guide_n and_o rudder_n of_o the_o soul_n the_o prodigal_n for_o this_o reason_n forget_v his_o father_n house_n as_o it_o be_v evident_a from_o hence_o that_o afterward_o he_o be_v say_v to_o come_v to_o himself_o luke_n 15._o 3._o a_o three_o hurt_n of_o the_o memory_n be_v say_v to_o be_v negotiorum_fw-la mole_n encumbrance_n with_o many_o business_n mark_v 4.19_o the_o care_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o riches_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o other_o thing_n choke_v the_o word_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o beset_v we_o in_o every_o circumstance_n hebr._n 12.1_o 4._o that_o which_o they_o say_v help_v the_o natural_a memory_n hurt_v the_o spiritual_a namely_o image_n for_o experience_n have_v prove_v that_o hereby_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o divine_a thing_n have_v creep_v into_o the_o church_n of_o god_n hereby_o the_o ancient_a people_n of_o god_n be_v extreme_o deceive_v they_o make_v a_o idol_n to_o help_v their_o memory_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o the_o lose_v it_o psal_n 106.19_o 20_o 21._o they_o make_v a_o calf_n in_o horeb_n and_o worship_v the_o melt_a image_n etc._n etc._n then_o follow_v they_o forget_v god_n their_o saviour_n and_o it_o be_v a_o vain_a impiety_n to_o set_v man_n to_o look_v picture_n and_o image_n of_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n which_o draw_v down_o the_o thought_n from_o conceive_v a-right_a of_o god_n to_o be_v a_o spirit_n unto_o corporeal_a and_o sensible_a thing_n 2._o come_v we_o to_o positive_a help_n certain_a it_o be_v quae_fw-la curamus_fw-la meminimus_fw-la those_o thing_n which_o we_o take_v heed_n unto_o and_o take_v care_n of_o those_o even_o when_o we_o be_v old_a we_o remember_v especial_o when_o we_o fasten_v they_o in_o our_o soul_n by_o meditation_n on_o they_o day_n and_o night_n psal_n 1._o they_o be_v wont_v to_o preserve_v the_o natural_a memory_n with_o certain_a ointment_n apply_v to_o the_o head_n such_o a_o spiritual_a unction_n we_o receive_v from_o the_o holy_a one_o 1_o john_n 2.20_o which_o remember_v we_o of_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o
reward_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n and_o the_o punishment_n of_o the_o evil_n finish_v must_v be_v great_a than_o of_o the_o same_o intend_a god_n be_v patient_a all_o the_o time_n that_o david_n be_v plot_v the_o death_n of_o vriah_n but_o when_o it_o be_v effect_v than_o he_o send_v nathan_n and_o denounce_v his_o judgement_n hence_o we_o learn_v that_o 1._o the_o heart_n be_v murdrorum_fw-la officina_fw-la the_o flesh-bank_n the_o slaughter-house_n the_o murder_a den_n wherein_o the_o wicked_a one_o slay_v the_o innocent_a psal_n 10.8_o 2._o a_o man_n may_v possible_o be_v a_o murderer_n who_o yet_o lay_v no_o violent_a hand_n on_o any_o be_v he_o angry_a with_o his_o brother_n he_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o judgement_n matth._n 5.22_o yes_o if_o he_o be_v angry_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o a_o cause_n s._n hierom_n and_o s._n augustin_n both_o agree_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d without_o a_o cause_n be_v 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dehort_v and_o perform_v all_o other_o act_n of_o a_o fatherly_a lawgiver_n and_o teacher_n who_o like_o he_o say_v elihu_n job_n 36.22_o that_o spirit_n which_o speak_v very_o often_o to_o the_o old_a roman_n who_o therefore_o they_o call_v locutius_n at_o length_n lest_o speak_v when_o they_o have_v build_v he_o a_o temple_n but_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v yesterday_o and_o to_o day_n and_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o have_v speak_v in_o every_o soul_n even_o from_o the_o beginning_n whence_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n by_o s._n john_n this_o be_v very_o often_o express_v in_o the_o chald._n paraph._n when_o god_n be_v say_v to_o say_v or_o do_v something_o the_o paraphra_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o his_o word_n thus_o psal_n 110.1_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o my_o lord_n sit_v thou_o on_o my_o right_a hand_n the_o thargum_n have_v the_o lord_n say_v unto_o his_o word_n and_o psal_n 144.2_o where_o the_o hebrew_n have_v i_o will_v trust_v in_o he_o the_o chaldee_n paraphrase_v it_o i_o will_v trust_v in_o his_o word_n where_o it_o be_v in_o the_o hebrew_n your_o new_a moon_n and_o feast_n my_o soul_n hate_v the_o paraphra_v put_v my_o word_n hate_v esay_n 1.4_o and_o 45.17_o israel_n be_v save_v by_o the_o lord_n be_v express_v in_o the_o chaldee_n by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o jer._n 1.8_o where_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o the_o prophet_n i_o will_v be_v with_o the_o the_o paraphra_v express_v it_o my_o word_n shall_v be_v with_o thou_o and_o many_o the_o like_a which_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v wish_v that_o they_o well_o
father_n for_o in_o christ_n jesus_n i_o have_v beget_v you_o through_o the_o gospel_n and_o thus_o he_o call_v the_o galatian_n his_o little_a child_n gal._n 4.19_o now_o what_o be_v it_o to_o whet_v these_o same_o word_n upon_o our_o son_n david_n kimchi_n turn_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d assignè_fw-la loqui_fw-la to_o speak_v daily_o of_o they_o one_o old_a english_a translator_n who_o turn_v the_o phrase_n to_o whet_v the_o commandment_n upon_o our_o child_n explain_v it_o by_o exercise_v they_o in_o speak_v and_o hear_v and_o cause_v they_o to_o practice_v they_o in_o their_o live_n the_o metaphor_n be_v take_v from_o soldier_n say_v tremellius_n who_o whet_v their_o weapon_n that_o they_o may_v easy_o pierce_v into_o their_o enemy_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n command_v parent_n to_o propound_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n unto_o their_o child_n quà m_fw-la accommodatissimè_fw-la most_o convenient_o for_o their_o profit_n so_o he_o to_o whet_v or_o sharpen_v be_v to_o work_v off_o the_o rust_n and_o soil_n that_o cleave_v to_o sword_n knife_z or_o other_o weapon_n tool_n or_o instrument_n to_o make_v it_o bright_a to_o make_v it_o sharp_a to_o set_v a_o edge_n upon_o it_o to_o make_v it_o fit_a to_o pierce_v and_o cut_v this_o be_v do_v by_o often_o and_o often_o repetition_n by_o inculcate_v again_o and_o again_o of_o these_o same_o word_n the_o book_n of_o deuteronomy_n may_v have_v the_o name_n from_o the_o frequent_a iterate_n repeat_v inculcate_a and_o so_o whet_v and_o sharpen_v these_o same_o word_n upon_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n for_o howsoever_o there_o seem_v to_o be_v a_o frequent_a rehearse_n of_o the_o same_o thing_n over_o and_o over_o yet_o if_o it_o be_v well_o observe_v the_o main_a conclusion_n that_o be_v principal_o aim_v at_o in_o that_o book_n be_v that_o we_o harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n obey_v and_o do_v the_o commandment_n which_o conclusion_n be_v infer_v by_o great_a variety_n of_o argument_n which_o the_o 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she_o home_o to_o thy_o house_n 12._o deut._n 21._o v._o 12._o and_o she_o shall_v shave_v her_o head_n and_o pare_v her_o nail_n as_o to_o the_o literal_a meaning_n of_o these_o word_n what_o be_v here_o turn_v to_o pare_v her_o nail_n be_v word_n for_o word_n make_v her_o nail_n now_o whether_o to_o make_v her_o nail_n be_v to_o pare_v and_o cut_v they_o off_o or_o to_o let_v they_o grow_v it_o be_v much_o question_v and_o the_o translator_n themselves_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v divide_v concern_v this_o question_n since_o they_o put_v the_o one_o in_o the_o text_n and_o the_o other_o in_o the_o margin_n but_o as_o unhappy_o as_o often_o elsewhere_o for_o beside_o the_o reason_n intimate_v before_o that_o to_o make_v nail_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o hebrew_n be_v rather_o to_o let_v they_o grow_v then_o to_o cut_v they_o off_o the_o end_n here_o aim_v at_o viz._n to_o deform_v the_o captive_a maid_n lest_o he_o who_o have_v a_o desire_n towards_o she_o shall_v perditè_fw-fr 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be_v suppose_v to_o be_v likely_a that_o his_o love_n may_v be_v allay_v towards_o she_o ver_fw-la 14._o and_o thus_o the_o learned_a jew_n understand_v this_o law_n now_o because_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a st._n hierome_n understand_v by_o this_o maid_n the_o learning_n of_o the_o gentile_n which_o have_v a_o ravish_a beauty_n and_o capta_fw-la capit_fw-la be_v take_v it_o be_v much_o take_v also_o and_o win_v very_o much_o upon_o man_n affection_n and_o very_o great_a danger_n there_o be_v ne_o depereant_fw-la id_fw-la est_fw-la perdite_fw-la ament_fw-la lest_o man_n court_v the_o handmaid_n rather_o than_o her_o mistress_n the_o divine_a wisdom_n to_o their_o own_o destruction_n very_o needful_a therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o handmaid_n be_v humble_v that_o the_o proud_a slut_n be_v bring_v under_o and_o that_o her_o
glory_n be_v turn_v into_o shame_n that_o she_o may_v be_v make_v to_o know_v herself_o that_o she_o be_v bear_v to_o be_v a_o servant_n and_o to_o perform_v the_o drudgery_n about_o the_o letter_n and_o serviceable_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o moses_n who_o be_v learn_v in_o all_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o egyptian_n act_n 7.22_o he_o be_v a_o servant_n in_o god_n house_n hebr._n 3_o and_o s._n paul_n a_o very_a learned_a man_n in_o art_n and_o language_n as_o appear_v in_o all_o his_o epistle_n be_v a_o servant_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o his_o son_n and_o the_o lord_n find_v use_v for_o both_o kind_n of_o learning_n in_o his_o church_n and_o both_o may_v be_v teach_v as_o serviceable_a unto_o these_o same_o word_n 1._o observe_v with_o how_o great_a caution_n how_o wary_o moses_n commend_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n unto_o israel_n to_o be_v convey_v unto_o their_o son_n they_o must_v be_v these_o same_o word_n moses_n no_o doubt_n foresee_v that_o 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to_o teach_v other_o also_o 3._o god_n truth_n be_v not_o so_o commit_v to_o any_o person_n or_o generation_n and_o age_n of_o man_n as_o to_o rest_v there_o there_o must_v be_v a_o conveyance_n of_o they_o unto_o other_o who_o ought_v vitæ_fw-la lampada_fw-la tradere_fw-la to_o hand_n the_o lamp_n of_o life_n from_o age_n to_o age_n deut._n 4.9_o and_o 11.19_o 4._o it_o be_v not_o enough_o that_o these_o same_o word_n be_v in_o or_o upon_o our_o heart_n unless_o they_o be_v there_o as_o a_o form_n of_o word_n whereby_o and_o out_o of_o which_o we_o may_v instruct_v other_o 5._o how_o stupid_a how_o dull_a we_o be_v in_o receive_v these_o same_o word_n israel_n must_v sharpen_v and_o whet_v they_o often_o and_o often_o inculcat_fw-la they_o iterate_v and_o repeat_v they_o again_o and_o again_o yet_o hardly_o do_v we_o receive_v they_o such_o improficients_n the_o apostle_n meet_v withal_o hebr._n 5.11_o 12._o 6._o though_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n be_v dull_a &_o fungantur_fw-la vice_fw-la cotis_fw-la and_o be_v as_o a_o whetstone_n yet_o must_v israel_n with_o unwearied_a patience_n whet_v and_o sharpen_v and_o inculcate_v these_o same_o word_n unto_o they_o 7._o take_v notice_n how_o qualify_v he_o ought_v to_o be_v to_o who_o the_o only_a wise_a god_n give_v licence_n and_o authority_n to_o teach_v the_o son_n of_o man_n he_o must_v have_v these_o same_o word_n of_o god_n write_v in_o his_o heart_n as_o a_o live_a form_n and_o idea_n or_o exemplary_a cause_n and_o principle_n according_a to_o which_o he_o must_v speak_v jer._n 23.28_o 28._o jer._n 23._o v._n 28._o the_o prophet_n with_o who_o a_o dream_n be_v let_v he_o tell_v his_o dream_n and_o with_o who_o be_v my_o word_n let_v he_o speak_v my_o word_n faithful_o or_o rather_o the_o truth_n of_o my_o word_n what_o be_v the_o chaff_n with_o the_o wheat_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o lord_n will_v that_o the_o truth_n and_o spirit_n of_o his_o word_n be_v speak_v as_o for_o the_o letter_n only_o without_o the_o spirit_n and_o truth_n it_o be_v but_o as_o the_o chaff_n now_o my_o word_n say_v our_o lord_n be_v spirit_n and_o they_o be_v life_n john_n 6.63_o and_o what_o be_v the_o chaff_n to_o the_o wheat_n what_o be_v the_o letter_n to_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o lord_n himself_o be_v that_o word_n and_o that_o spirit_n and_o that_o life_n and_o unless_o he_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o speak_v these_o same_o word_n there_o what_o authority_n have_v any_o man_n to_o speak_v these_o same_o word_n what_o else_o mean_v the_o apostle_n gal._n 1.15_o when_o god_n be_v please_v separate_v i_o from_o my_o mother_n womb_n and_o call_v i_o by_o his_o grace_n 15._o gal._n 1._o v._n 15._o to_o reveal_v his_o son_n in_o i_o that_o i_o may_v preach_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o he_o to_o the_o gentile_n gal._n 1.15_o the_o son_n must_v first_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o preacher_n before_o he_o can_v preach_v the_o son_n or_o whet_v these_o same_o word_n upon_o his_o son_n 8._o these_o same_o word_n be_v a_o form_n pattern_n and_o example_n according_a to_o which_o the_o thought_n be_v inward_o mould_v and_o make_v up_o outward_o into_o word_n and_o so_o convey_v unto_o man_n but_o whereas_o a_o form_n be_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n as_o the_o rabbin_n say_v that_o there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o good_a or_o evil_a frame_n of_o the_o heart_n which_o may_v be_v understand_v as_o well_o of_o the_o mind_n and_o thought_n as_o of_o the_o concupiscence_n unto_o which_o many_o restrain_v it_o according_a to_o which_o our_o lord_n say_v that_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o good_a thing_n and_o the_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o evil_a thing_n of_o the_o former_a of_o these_o david_n speak_v 1_o chron._n 29.18_o where_o when_o the_o people_n have_v offer_v willing_o to_o the_o lord_n david_n pray_v keep_v for_o ever_o say_v he_o in_o the_o frame_n or_o form_n which_o we_o turn_n imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o people_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o whereas_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o people_n be_v willing_a and_o joyful_a in_o offer_v to_o the_o lord_n david_n pray_v not_o for_o a_o float_a and_o unsettle_a imagination_n but_o for_o a_o constant_a permanent_a and_o settle_a form_n to_o be_v imprint_v on_o their_o heart_n such_o be_v that_o form_n of_o doctrine_n 13._o 2_o tim._n 1._o v._n 13._o rom._n 6.17_o that_o form_n of_o sound_n or_o rather_o heal_v word_n 2_o tim._n 1.13_o 9_o if_o israel_n must_v teach_v his_o son_n then_o must_v the_o son_n of_o israel_n learn_v these_o same_o word_n this_o necessary_o follow_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o relation_n 1._o they_o be_v much_o to_o blame_v who_o when_o their_o father_n whet_v these_o same_o word_n upon_o their_o son_n they_o oppose_v their_o hard_a their_o stony_a heart_n unto_o they_o they_o say_v real_o and_o in_o their_o life_n and_o practice_n unto_o god_n depart_v from_o we_o for_o we_o desire_v not_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o way_n job_n 21.14_o 2._o how_o just_o may_v this_o reprove_v parent_n and_o those_o whoare_n in_o place_n oâ—_n parent_n who_o whet_v not_o inculcate_v not_o these_o same_o word_n upon_o their_o son_n i_o doubt_v not_o to_o say_v it_o that_o some_o man_n take_v more_o pain_n and_o care_n to_o teach_v a_o colty_n to_o pace_n or_o amble_v than_o they_o do_v to_o instruct_v their_o son_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n what_o enemy_n be_v they_o to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o to_o
virtutis_fw-la nihil_fw-la energiae_fw-la quicquam_fw-la sunt_fw-la habitura_fw-la quod_fw-la enim_fw-la à _fw-la carne_fw-la oritur_fw-la id_fw-la etiam_fw-la caro_fw-la est_fw-la dicente_fw-la domino_fw-la quod_fw-la autem_fw-la est_fw-la à _fw-la spiritu_fw-la profectum_fw-la id_fw-la ipsum_fw-la etiam_fw-la spiritus_fw-la est_fw-la neque_fw-la locutus_fw-la unquam_fw-la priùs_fw-la ad_fw-la populum_fw-la propheta_fw-la quà m_fw-la verbum_fw-la domini_fw-la ad_fw-la populum_fw-la venisse_fw-la memoratur_fw-la ita_fw-la fiet_fw-la uti_fw-la qui_fw-la loquimur_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proque_fw-la ut_fw-la ipse_fw-la spiritus_fw-la eloqui_fw-la that_fw-mi eloquamur_fw-la act_n 2.4_o 1_o pet._n 4.11_o at_o à _fw-la clero_fw-la tandem_fw-la sermonem_fw-la ad_fw-la populum_fw-la convertamus_fw-la o_o israel_n take_v these_o same_o word_n to_o heart_n and_o let_v they_o be_v in_o thy_o heart_n and_o whet_v they_o sharpen_v they_o inculcate_v and_o repeat_v they_o often_o to_o thy_o son_n these_o same_o word_n for_o want_v of_o use_n be_v become_v even_o rusty_a they_o have_v be_v lay_v by_o and_o out_o of_o the_o way_n as_o unprofitable_a and_o useless_a thing_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o corner_n and_o not_o at_o all_o regard_v 2_o king_n 22.8_o hilkiah_n the_o high_a priest_n find_v the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o tell_v shaphan_n of_o it_o as_o of_o a_o strange_a thing_n the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n have_v be_v lose_v all_o the_o reign_n of_o manasseh_n and_o amon_n cum_fw-la blattis_fw-la tinis_fw-la it_o lay_v among_o the_o worm_n and_o moth_n and_o now_o in_o the_o time_n of_o josiah_n hilkiah_n find_v it_o and_o true_o it_o be_v even_o so_o all_o the_o time_n that_o manasseh_n and_o amon_n reign_v while_o we_o forforget_v the_o lord_n and_o be_v true_a to_o our_o own_o false_a knowledge_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n there_o be_v manasseh_n and_o amon_n the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n be_v lose_v forget_v and_o quite_o out_o of_o mind_n it_o lie_v as_o common_o our_o bible_n do_v all_o the_o week_n long_o upon_o the_o dusty_a shelf_n till_o the_o first_o peal_n remember_v we_o to_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n with_o it_o but_o when_o josiah_n the_o fire_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n rule_v that_o be_v josiah_n than_o hilkiah_n that_o divinae_fw-la particula_fw-la aurae_fw-la that_o portion_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o we_o find_v the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n and_o bring_v it_o out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o rust_n and_o rubbish_n of_o forgetfulness_n the_o book_n of_o god_n law_n be_v become_v like_o a_o old_a statute_n repeal_v and_o out_o of_o date_n so_o say_v the_o psalmist_n they_o have_v make_v void_a thy_o law_n psal_n 119.126_o and_o therefore_o he_o say_v its_o time_n for_o the_o lord_n to_o work_v in_o the_o day_n of_o josiah_n the_o fire_n and_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n its_o furbish_a and_o make_v bright_a it_o come_v out_o of_o zion_n its_o sharpen_a and_o make_v fit_a to_o pierce_v and_o cut_v hebr._n 4.12_o these_o same_o word_n be_v sharp_a to_o prick_v unto_o the_o heart_n and_o as_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n to_o cut_v off_o the_o know_a sin_n and_o the_o false_a righteousness_n both_o the_o outward_a and_o inward_a iniquity_n the_o filthiness_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n and_o bless_v be_v the_o lord_n there_o be_v in_o these_o day_n of_o josiah_n in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o spirit_n some_o who_o be_v prick_v to_o the_o heart_n with_o these_o same_o sharp_a word_n act_n 2.37_o who_o have_v suffer_v unto_o blood_n strive_v against_o sin_n who_o these_o same_o word_n have_v pierce_v and_o let-out_a the_o life-blood_n of_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n and_o lodge_v themselves_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o these_o be_v as_o noah_n and_o his_o family_n be_v before_o the_o deluge_n o_o israel_n save_v thyself_o from_o the_o untoward_a generation_n 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lord_n and_o not_o keep_v the_o commandment_n but_o their_o eye_n have_v cause_v they_o to_o err_v after_o which_o their_o father_n have_v walk_v such_o traditional_a lie_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v cause_v our_o judah_n to_o err_v as_o that_o the_o law_n be_v impossible_a to_o be_v perform_v yea_o by_o those_o who_o be_v in_o christ_n etc._n etc._n remember_v what_o the_o lord_n say_v deut._n 32.41_o if_o i_o whet_v my_o glitter_a sword_n and_o my_o hand_n take_v hold_v on_o judgement_n i_o will_v render_v vengeance_n to_o my_o enemy_n and_o will_v reward_v they_o that_o hate_v i_o etc._n etc._n and_o certain_o that_o of_o psal_n 7.12_o be_v most_o true_a if_o he_o turn_v not_o if_o the_o man_n who_o have_v forget_v his_o god_n and_o these_o same_o word_n and_o return_v not_o unto_o god_n and_o to_o his_o fear_n as_o the_o chald._n paraphra_v explain_v it_o if_o he_o admit_v not_o these_o same_o word_n to_o be_v sharpen_v upon_o he_o the_o lord_n will_v whet_v his_o sword_n pierce_v he_o to_o the_o heart_n and_o cut_v off_o his_o iniquity_n he_o have_v bend_v his_o bow_n and_o make_v it_o ready_a o_o israel_n because_o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v do_v thus_o and_o thus_o let_v we_o timely_o prevent_v he_o let_v we_o prepare_v to_o meet_v our_o god_n o_o israel_n let_v we_o return_v unto_o he_o let_v we_o believe_v in_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o our_o god_n who_o will_v enable_v we_o to_o do_v all_o these_o same_o word_n phil._n 4.13_o and_o write_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n hebr._n 8.10_o let_v we_o believe_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o old_a holy_a father_n who_o teach_v that_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v say_v that_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n impossible_a let_v he_o be_v accurse_v let_v we_o unbelieve_v the_o tradition_n receive_v from_o our_o forefather_n of_o yesterday_o who_o teach_v their_o son_n a_o lesson_n quite_o contrary_a to_o these_o same_o word_n and_o let_v we_o say_v with_o that_o believe_a father_n mark_v 9.24_o lord_n i_o believe_v 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have_v do_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n i_o believe_v more_o than_o one_o hundred_o time_n these_o two_o service_n of_o fear_n and_o love_n the_o lord_n so_o countenance_v that_o he_o be_v style_v after_o their_o name_n so_o what_o laban_n call_v the_o god_n of_o isaac_n jacob_n call_v the_o fear_n of_o isaac_n gen._n 31.29.42.53_o but_o whereas_o he_o be_v here_o so_o name_v with_o relation_n and_o application_n unto_o isaac_n xv._o ser._n xv._o we_o find_v he_o call_v absolute_o the_o fear_n psal_n 76.11_o 11._o psal_n 76._o v._n 11._o vow_n and_o pay_v to_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n all_o round_a about_o he_o let_v they_o bring_v a_o gift_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o fear_n which_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o the_o verse_n be_v call_v the_o lord_n thus_o he_o so_o honour_v the_o service_n of_o love_n that_o he_o be_v style_v absolute_o by_o the_o name_n love_n 1_o john_n 4.8_o and_o again_o v._o 16._o god_n be_v love_n and_o therefore_o s._n augustin_n affirm_v 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to_o the_o gospel_n unto_o which_o when_o israel_n now_o become_v obedient_a the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o contract_v his_o ten_o commandment_n to_o half_a their_o number_n even_o to_o five_o request_n and_o upon_o supposal_n of_o israel_n increase_n and_o improvement_n of_o their_o obedience_n the_o lord_n diminish_v the_o number_n of_o his_o commandment_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o we_o read_v that_o the_o commandment_n reduce_v unto_o four_o zach._n 8.16.17_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n or_o word_n which_o you_o shall_v do_v 1._o speak_v you_o every_o man_n truth_n to_o his_o neighbour_n 17._o zach._n 8._o v._o 16_o 17._o 2._o judge_n truth_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o peace_n in_o your_o gate_n 3._o and_o let_v none_o of_o you_o think_v evil_a against_o his_o neighbour_n in_o his_o heart_n 4._o and_o love_v you_o not_o a_o oath_n of_o falsehood_n for_o all_o these_o be_v thing_n which_o i_o hate_v which_o yet_o another_o prophet_n abbridge_v unto_o three_o mich._n 6.8_o he_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d viz._n in_o regard_n of_o he_o who_o move_v the_o question_n a_o pharisee_n v._o 34_o 35._o that_o sect_n as_o it_o be_v notorious_o know_v like_o the_o pharisee_n of_o our_o day_n pretend_v much_o to_o the_o first_o table_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n but_o little_o regard_v the_o second_o table_n and_o the_o love_n of_o their_o neighbour_n wherefore_o out_o lord_n have_v satisfy_v the_o pharisee_n question_n touch_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n the_o love_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unexpected_o he_o infer_v the_o second_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n which_o our_o lord_n know_v to_o be_v more_o needful_a for_o the_o pharisee_n as_o it_o be_v for_o those_o of_o the_o same_o faction_n in_o our_o day_n this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o our_o lord_n direct_v the_o pharisaical_a young_a man_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n only_o matth._n 19.18_o 19_o mark_v 10.19_o the_o commandment_n can_v be_v but_o once_o more_o contract_v viz._n unto_o one_o and_o that_o be_v do_v by_o s._n paul_n rom._n 13.9_o 10._o he_o that_o love_v another_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n even_o love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a 1_o tim._n 1.5_o and_o that_o which_o advance_v the_o chief_a good_a even_o thy_o good_a o_o israel_n that_o be_v the_o last_o axiom_n in_o these_o word_n 9_o the_o lord_n entreat_v and_o moses_n command_v these_o duty_n for_o good_a for_o thy_o good_a o_o israel_n when_o we_o read_v that_o our_o god_n entreat_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n love_v he_o serve_v he_o and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o statute_n and_o further_o that_o moses_n command_v all_o these_o we_o may_v think_v that_o god_n and_o moses_n have_v some_o notable_a end_n upon_o we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o request_v nor_o moses_n require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o 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god_n be_v comprehend_v in_o true_a self-love_n for_o as_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n be_v self-denial_n denial_n of_o the_o false_a self-love_n luke_n 9.23_o so_o the_o end_n of_o it_o consist_v in_o the_o true_a self-love_n when_o we_o fear_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o love_v he_o and_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o statute_n for_o good_a for_o ourselves_o what_o a_o easy_a precept_n be_v it_o love_v thyself_o and_o that_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o text._n do_v the_o lord_n entreat_v we_o petition_v we_o yea_o beg_v all_o this_o of_o we_o and_o that_o for_o good_a for_o our_o own_o good_a o_o israel_n do_v moses_n
command_v all_o this_o this_o day_n let_v we_o command_v ourselves_o to_o obey_v what_o moses_n command_v let_v we_o with_o all_o readiness_n and_o alacrity_n grant_v what_o the_o lord_n request_v of_o we_o there_o be_v a_o overture_n towards_o this_o in_o thy_o immortal_a soul_n o_o israel_n that_o offspring_n of_o god_n have_v depart_v from_o he_o carnest_o though_o secret_o desire_v again_o union_n with_o he_o hence_o be_v the_o many_o pant_n and_o breathe_n the_o deep_a sigh_n and_o groan_n whereof_o there_o can_v be_v no_o other_o reason_n give_v but_o that_o the_o immortal_a soul_n break_v off_o from_o the_o live_a god_n intense_o and_o vehement_o desire_v to_o be_v reunite_v unto_o he_o her_o true_a original_a this_o the_o prophet_n david_n well_o express_v psal_n 42.1_o as_o the_o hind_n bray_v after_o the_o stream_n of_o water_n so_o bray_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n 1._o psal_n 42._o v._n 1._o my_o soul_n have_v thirst_v for_o god_n for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o 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god_n yea_o do_v this_o right_n unto_o thyself_o o_o israel_n if_o thou_o honour_v thy_o god_n thy_o god_n will_v honour_v thou_o 1_o sam._n 2.30_o even_o with_o that_o honour_n which_o come_v of_o god_n only_o joh._n 5.44_o which_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 1_o pet._n 2.7_o to_o who_o be_v all_o honour_n fear_v and_o love_n and_o service_n and_o obedience_n 7._o 1_o pet._n 2._o v._n 7._o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n thou_o shall_v therefore_o sacrlfice_v the_o passeover_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 2._o deut._n 16._o v._o 2._o of_o the_o flock_n and_o of_o the_o herd_n so_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a render_v the_o word_n immolabisque_fw-la phase_n domino_fw-la deo_fw-la tuo_fw-la de_fw-la ovibus_fw-la &_o de_fw-la bobus_fw-la and_o thou_o shall_v sacrifice_v the_o passeover_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n of_o the_o sheep_n and_o of_o the_o oxen._n so_o likewise_o the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v and_o pagnin_n have_v de_fw-fr pecudibus_fw-la &_o bobus_fw-la of_o the_o sheep_n or_o small_a cattle_n and_o of_o thy_o oxen._n so_o likewise_o ainsworth_n this_o translation_n lead_v unto_o a_o great_a error_n as_o if_o the_o young_a lamb_n for_o the_o passeover_n be_v here_o change_v into_o a_o grow_a sheep_n or_o a_o ox_n which_o at_o first_o be_v institute_v by_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v a_o lamb_n or_o kid_n of_o the_o first_o year_n exod._n 12-3_a 5_o and_o it_o be_v enjoin_v to_o israel_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o their_o generation_n as_o a_o ordinance_n for_o ever_o ver_fw-la 14.17_o some_o of_o the_o learned_a jew_n be_v of_o this_o opinion_n and_o they_o feign_v a_o reason_n viz._n because_o in_o a_o great_a family_n one_o lamb_n or_o kid_n be_v not_o enough_o and_o therefore_o they_o conceive_v that_o the_o lord_n here_o exchange_v a_o young_a lamb_n or_o kid_n for_o a_o grow_a sheep_n or_o ox._n but_o the_o lord_n himself_o wise_o foresee_v and_o gracious_o provide_v for_o such_o a_o case_n as_o appear_v exod._n 12.4_o if_o the_o household_n be_v 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yet_o they_o proper_o appertain_v not_o unto_o the_o service_n and_o offering_n of_o that_o day_n thus_o the_o daily_a burn_a offering_n be_v command_v to_o be_v offer_v day_n by_o day_n continual_o exod._n 29.38_o 42._o yet_o beside_o the_o daily_a burn_a offering_n other_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v which_o distinguish_v from_o it_o as_o we_o read_v express_o numb_a 28._o where_o the_o continual_a burn_a offering_n be_v again_o enjoin_v ver_fw-la 3._o 8._o but_o every_o sabbath_n day_n have_v its_o proper_a service_n and_o offering_n ver_fw-la 9_o which_o yet_o do_v not_o discontinue_v nor_o yet_o be_v it_o co-incident_a with_o the_o daily_o burn_a offering_n but_o distinguiw_v from_o it_o ver_fw-la 10._o this_o be_v the_o burn_a offering_n of_o every_o sabbath_n beside_o the_o continual_a burn_a offering_n and_o his_o drink-offering_a the_o like_a be_v observable_a in_o the_o oblation_n at_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o month_n ver_fw-la 11._o which_o be_v offer_v beside_o the_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v emphatical_a import_v the_o excellency_n of_o that_o commandment_n and_o demonstrative_a and_o point_v at_o that_o commandment_n here_o intend_v and_o express_v in_o the_o next_o follow_v word_n if_o thou_o keep_v all_o that_o commandment_n to_o do_v it_o which_o i_o be_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n it_o be_v strange_a that_o there_o have_v be_v so_o great_a a_o inadvertency_n in_o the_o author_n of_o all_o the_o old_a english_a translation_n as_o well_o as_o of_o this_o last_o as_o also_o in_o the_o french_a spanish_a and_o italian_a yea_o in_o hierom_n also_o in_o luther_n and_o the_o low_a dutch_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o singular_a number_n this_o commandment_n which_o will_v have_v direct_v they_o to_o the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n in_o the_o next_o word_n howbeit_o a_o matter_n of_o so_o great_a moment_n pass_v not_o without_o due_a observation_n of_o some_o learned_a 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difficulter_fw-la credimus_fw-la those_o thing_n which_o we_o will_v not_o we_o hardly_o believe_v and_o as_o true_a be_v that_o say_n proclive_v sumus_fw-la à _fw-la labour_v ad_fw-la libidinem_fw-la that_o which_o be_v troublesome_a or_o chargeable_a we_o have_v no_o heart_n to_o believe_v it_o now_o because_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n will_v cost_v we_o all_o we_o have_v and_o all_o we_o be_v we_o be_v hardly_o bring_v off_o to_o think_v it_o be_v possible_a ever_o to_o be_v perform_v hence_o it_o be_v that_o they_o have_v make_v this_o plausible_a interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n that_o in_o they_o be_v prescribe_v non_fw-la tam_fw-la quà m_fw-la currendum_fw-la quà _fw-la quò_fw-la currendum_fw-la not_o so_o much_o the_o way_n wherein_o we_o shall_v walk_v as_o the_o end_n of_o our_o way_n whither_o we_o hope_v to_o attain_v after_o this_o life_n these_o and_o such_o like_a say_n please_v we_o well_o because_o 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have_v keep_v the_o commandment_n for_o we_o and_o he_o have_v love_v god_n with_o all_o his_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o all_o for_o we_o and_o this_o be_v impute_v unto_o we_o as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v so_o love_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n as_o if_o we_o ourselves_o have_v keep_v all_o the_o commandment_n their_o meaning_n be_v christ_n be_v wise_a just_a good_a humble_a love_a meek_a sober_a chaste_a etc._n etc._n therefore_o we_o may_v be_v unwise_a unjust_a wicked_a proud_a hateful_a and_o hate_v one_o another_o wrathful_a and_o impatient_a drunkard_n lascivious_a etc._n etc._n why_o because_o christ_n be_v wise_a sober_a etc._n etc._n all_o for_o we_o grant_v all_o this_o but_o have_v not_o christ_n suffer_v leave_v as_o a_o example_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 2.21_o and_o 4.1_o object_n have_v not_o christ_n pay_v the_o ransom_n and_o make_v the_o atonement_n it_o be_v true_a christ_n have_v pay_v the_o ransom_n for_o all_o but_o for_o who_o effectual_o be_v it_o not_o 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the_o truth_n before_o all_o opinion_n and_o authority_n of_o man_n can_v aristotle_n say_v our_o lord_n and_o his_o apostle_n when_o they_o teach_v the_o gospel_n give_v precept_n to_o be_v do_v not_o in_o another_o life_n but_o in_o this_o life_n and_o therefore_o as_o be_v intimate_v before_o the_o angel_n command_v the_o apostle_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n call_v it_o the_o word_n of_o this_o life_n and_o it_o be_v very_o observable_a when_o the_o lord_n give_v this_o precept_n touch_v the_o love_n of_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n etc._n etc._n matth._n 22.37_o he_o do_v not_o cite_v the_o word_n out_o of_o exodus_fw-la wherein_o be_v contain_v the_o law_n out_o of_o
v._o 15._o o_o how_o contrary_a to_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o god_n when_o his_o love_n have_v touch_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o finger_n that_o be_v with_o his_o spirit_n when_o he_o draw_v we_o with_o the_o cord_n of_o his_o love_n when_o he_o manifest_v himself_o unto_o we_o the_o more_o near_o we_o draw_v unto_o he_o by_o so_o much_o our_o love_n more_o and_o more_o increase_v towards_o he_o and_o in_o his_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o his_o right_a hand_n pleasure_n for_o ever_o more_o psalm_n 16.11_o this_o commandment_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o first_o by_o our_o saviour_n mat._n 22._o and_o that_o both_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o who_o the_o law_n be_v give_v 1._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o chief_a good_a since_o therefore_o love_n be_v natural_o carry_v unto_o goodness_n and_o first_o in_o order_n of_o dignity_n unto_o the_o first_o and_o chief_a good_a there_o be_v good_a reason_n why_o we_o shall_v first_o love_v he_o and_o consequent_o that_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o first_o commandment_n yea_o first_o it_o be_v in_o order_n of_o intention_n or_o the_o end_n which_o the_o lawgiver_n aim_v at_o and_o that_o be_v love_n 1_o tim._n 1.5_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n for_o howsoever_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n must_v precede_v in_o order_n of_o time_n because_o ignoti_fw-la nulla_fw-la cupido_fw-la there_o be_v no_o desire_n of_o that_o which_o be_v unknown_a no_o nor_o love_n nor_o hope_n nor_o fear_n nor_o joy_n no_o affection_n at_o all_o towards_o that_o whereof_o there_o be_v first_o no_o knowledge_n nor_o can_v we_o love_v desire_v hope_v in_o or_o fear_n god_n unless_o first_o we_o know_v he_o yet_o this_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o order_n of_o time_n as_o for_o the_o order_n of_o intention_n which_o god_n aim_v at_o he_o will_v not_o that_o the_o man_n shall_v rest_v in_o a_o 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a_o mean_n to_o obtain_v the_o end_n with_o which_o it_o can_v consist_v as_o physic_n have_v bring_v we_o to_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o good_a habitude_n of_o body_n be_v itself_o purge_v out_o and_o the_o needle_n be_v cut_v off_o when_o it_o have_v draw_v in_o the_o thread_n and_o unite_v the_o cloth_n and_o therefore_o the_o wiseman_n say_v that_o fear_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o love_n ecclus_n 25.12_o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o man_n to_o who_o this_o law_n be_v give_v this_o commandment_n be_v first_o and_o that_o in_o respect_n 1._o of_o man_n obligation_n to_o act_v and_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o his_o principle_n of_o action_n 1._o god_n work_n of_o creation_n and_o preservation_n whereby_o he_o prevent_v the_o man_n lay_v the_o first_o obligation_n and_o tie_n upon_o the_o man_n to_o love_v and_o to_o be_v thankful_a unto_o his_o god_n which_o truth_n the_o gentile_n hold_v in_o unrighteousness_n rom._n 1.18_o 21._o 2._o in_o regard_n of_o the_o principle_n of_o 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the_o affection_n which_o like_o the_o great_a wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n turn_v about_o all_o the_o rest_n for_o so_o we_o desire_v rejoice_v in_o fear_v hope_v for_o grieve_v for_o etc._n etc._n some_o thing_n which_o we_o love_v such_o be_v the_o divine_a love_n to_o all_o other_o grace_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o this_o great_a wheel_n actuate_v and_o move_v all_o the_o other_o grace_n yea_o and_o this_o divine_a love_n swallow_v up_o all_o other_o inferior_a affection_n all_o other_o love_n concupiscence_n and_o desire_v as_o the_o serpent_n of_o moses_n devour_v all_o the_o serpent_n of_o the_o egyptian_a magician_n for_o he_o who_o love_v god_n with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o keep_v all_o this_o commandment_n he_o can_v love_v nothing_o repugnant_a unto_o god_n nothing_o but_o in_o order_n unto_o god_n he_o love_v himself_o only_o in_o order_n unto_o god_n and_o for_o god_n he_o love_v his_o neighbour_n out_o of_o his_o love_n of_o god_n even_o as_o he_o love_v himself_o that_o be_v in_o order_n unto_o god_n so_o he_o love_v his_o neighbour_n that_o he_o be_v of_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o soul_n with_o his_o neighbour_n act_v 4.32_o so_o that_o his_o love_n of_o his_o neighbour_n and_o of_o himself_o be_v no_o way_n contrary_a to_o the_o entire_a love_n of_o god_n yea_o howsoever_o many_o other_o duty_n be_v enjoin_v we_o beside_o this_o commandment_n yet_o this_o of_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v the_o great_a and_o most_o excellent_a 1_o cor._n 12._o ult_n and_o that_o for_o two_o reason_n 1._o it_o be_v most_o durable_a and_o outla_v all_o the_o rest_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v prefer_v before_o prophecy_n tongue_n knowledge_n yea_o before_o faith_n and_o hope_n itself_o 1_o cor._n 13._o ult_n 2._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v the_o seisin_n and_o the_o common_a
ingredient_n of_o all_o the_o christian_a man_n action_n that_o precious_a tincture_n that_o turn_v all_o it_o touch_v into_o gold_n as_o they_o say_v midas_n do_v and_o what_o ever_o want_v this_o divine_a tincture_n of_o holy_a love_n it_o be_v like_o the_o terra_fw-la damnata_fw-la it_o be_v nothing_o worth_a hence_o the_o apostle_n general_a advice_n be_v let_v all_o your_o thing_n be_v do_v in_o charity_n 1_o cor._n 16.14_o a_o rule_n so_o necessary_a that_o the_o very_o best_a and_o great_a duty_n otherwise_o perform_v whether_o towards_o god_n or_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v of_o no_o value_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 13._o i_o shall_v add_v no_o more_o motive_n let_v we_o rather_o come_v to_o discover_v our_o love_n to_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n whether_o we_o keep_v this_o commandment_n or_o not_o 1._o the_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a 1_o tim._n 1.5_o how_o then_o can_v thou_o 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believe_v thy_o wife_n shall_v she_o say_v she_o love_v thou_o while_o she_o prostitute_n herself_o unto_o another_o man_n and_o will_v thou_o pretend_v to_o be_v the_o love_a spouse_n of_o thy_o maker_n yet_o love_v his_o enemy_n 3._o the_o love_n of_o god_n put_v we_o upon_o such_o work_n as_o he_o love_v whence_o the_o apostle_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n it_o put_v we_o upon_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n love_n work_v no_o evil_a to_o his_o neighbour_n rom._n 13.10_o ad_fw-la populum_fw-la phaleras_fw-la away_o with_o all_o trappings_o and_o false_a pretence_n of_o love_n without_o the_o reality_n of_o it_o good_a discourse_n and_o holy_a conference_n proceed_v from_o a_o life_n worthy_a of_o god_n and_o a_o heart_n and_o soul_n which_o love_v god_n be_v a_o edge_n which_o pierce_v to_o the_o assimilate_v of_o other_o unto_o itself_o such_o a_o soul_n edify_v and_o convey_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n for_o 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type_n of_o christ_n hebr._n 1.12_o thou_o be_v he_o for_o so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d notat_fw-la aliquid_fw-la divinitatis_fw-la say_v galatinus_n it_o import_v somewhat_o of_o the_o divinity_n and_o therefore_o scaliger_n have_v reckon_v up_o many_o name_n of_o god_n conclude_v they_o all_o with_o ipse_fw-la he._n this_o spiritual_a jehu_n destroy_v all_o the_o false_a the_o know_v disobedient_a knowledge_n which_o be_v the_o true_a spiritual_a inward_a antichrist_n and_o consume_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o destroy_v he_o with_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o come_n or_o presence_n 2_o thes_n 2.8_o 12._o psal_n 90._o v._n 12._o and_o therefore_o moses_n the_o man_n of_o god_n pray_v psal_n 90.12_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v teach_v he_o to_o number_v his_o day_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v unto_o he_o a_o wise_a heart_n so_o the_o word_n signify_v not_o a_o wise_a not_o a_o subtle_a crafty_a head_n not_o a_o strong_a head-piece_n as_o they_o call_v it_o let_v we_o name_v some_o mean_n and_o help_v to_o advance_v this_o great_a duty_n 1._o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o his_o love_n ecclus_n 1.14_o and_o that_o fear_n drive_v out_o the_o evil_n and_o when_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v bring_v into_o the_o soul_n it_o make_v a_o complete_a separation_n from_o the_o sin_n o_o you_o that_o love_v the_o lord_n see_v that_o you_o hate_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v evil_a psal_n 97.10_o 2._o whatsoever_o thou_o see_v amiable_a and_o lovely_a in_o the_o creature_n love_v it_o whole_o for_o god_n and_o in_o order_n unto_o god_n the_o creator_n of_o it_o how_o shall_v that_o be_v do_v when_o thou_o see_v ravish_v beauty_n in_o the_o creature_n reason_n thus_o o_o how_o much_o more_o beautiful_a be_v my_o god_n who_o create_v this_o beauty_n when_o thou_o see_v great_a strength_n think_v how_o much_o more_o strong_a be_v he_o who_o be_v the_o power_n mark_v 14.62_o thou_o love_v wealth_n consider_v how_o much_o better_a be_v it_o to_o be_v rich_a towards_o god_n or_o thou_o be_v desirous_a of_o honour_n reason_n thus_o how_o much_o more_o excellent_a be_v the_o honour_n that_o come_v of_o god_n only_o thou_o love_v pleasure_n but_o think_v how_o much_o more_o satisfy_v and_o durable_a be_v the_o pleasure_n at_o god_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o 3._o pray_v we_o unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o circumcise_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v live_v deut._n 30.6_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o this_o divine_a and_o eternal_a life_n and_o kingdom_n of_o god_n there_o be_v who_o point_v we_o unto_o faith_n only_o but_o beside_o it_o
because_o of_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n moses_n have_v suffer_v they_o to_o put_v awuy_v their_o wife_n but_o from_o the_o beginning_n it_o be_v not_o so_o therefore_o he_o say_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o former_o it_o be_v say_v to_o they_o of_o old_a time_n or_o the_o ancient_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n etc._n etc._n but_o it_o be_v not_o say_v to_o or_o by_o the_o ancient_n if_o a_o man_n put_v away_o his_o wife_n let_v he_o give_v she_o a_o bill_n of_o divorcement_n that_o this_o be_v the_o true_a reason_n why_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o or_o by_o the_o ancient_n be_v not_o there_o add_v by_o our_o lord_n to_o the_o matter_n of_o divorcement_n will_v appear_v beside_o what_o have_v be_v say_v if_o we_o compare_v herewith_o jer._n 3.1_o which_o be_v name_v before_o where_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o very_a same_o argument_n he_o put_v first_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n turn_v they_o say_v or_o in_o the_o margin_n say_v whereby_o be_v employ_v that_o this_o be_v not_o say_v from_o the_o beginning_n but_o since_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n have_v be_v harden_v by_o unbelief_n and_o disobedience_n but_o so_o far_o be_v the_o lord_n from_o warrant_v divorce_n and_o separation_n of_o a_o wife_n from_o her_o husband_n that_o it_o may_v well_o be_v question_v whether_o divorce_n in_o any_o case_n be_v necessary_a yea_o or_o not_o yea_o whether_o a_o man_n be_v bind_v even_o in_o the_o case_n of_o adultery_n to_o put_v away_o his_o wife_n our_o lord_n matth._n 5.32_o rather_o permit_v divorcement_n in_o that_o case_n then_o command_v it_o so_o that_o 1._o we_o do_v not_o read_v any_o law_n of_o god_n enjoin_v the_o wrong_a man_n so_o to_o do_v 2._o beside_o god_n be_v a_o witness_n of_o mutual_a faith_n plight_v one_o to_o other_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n own_o reason_n mal._n 2.14_o the_o lord_n have_v be_v witness_n between_o thou_o and_o the_o wife_n of_o thy_o youth_n she_o be_v thy_o companion_n and_o the_o wife_n of_o thy_o covenant_n it_o be_v thy_o covenant_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v witness_n to_o it_o 3._o the_o lord_n hate_v put_v away_o mal._n 2.16_o and_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o hate_v jer._n 14.4_o 4._o though_o it_o be_v true_a that_o adultery_n be_v a_o capital_a crime_n and_o to_o be_v punish_v by_o the_o judge_n job_n 31.11_o that_o be_v if_o the_o business_n be_v bring_v before_o they_o and_o prove_v yet_o we_o read_v not_o that_o the_o husband_n be_v any_o where_o bind_v to_o prosecute_v his_o wife_n especial_o if_o he_o see_v her_o penitent_a or_o think_v good_a either_o to_o retain_v she_o for_o what_o know_v thou_o o_o man_n whether_o thou_o may_v gain_v thy_o wife_n 1_o cor._n 7.16_o or_o put_v she_o away_o without_o noise_n without_o public_a shame_n more_o private_o by_o bill_n of_o divorce_n we_o find_v not_o that_o jacob_n put_v away_o his_o wife_n or_o handmaid_n which_o be_v a_o secondary_a wife_n who_o reuben_n have_v abuse_v and_o joseph_n in_o his_o ignorance_n suspect_v his_o espouse_a wife_n to_o have_v be_v a_o adulteress_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 19_o matth._n 1._o v._n 19_o that_o be_v a_o merciful_a man_n he_o will_v not_o make_v she_o a_o public_a example_n but_o think_v private_o to_o put_v she_o away_o by_o bill_n of_o divorce_n matth._n 1.19_o hence_o take_v a_o estimate_n how_o merciful_a the_o good_a god_n be_v towards_o the_o fall_v man_n he_o take_v the_o jew_n he_o take_v we_o gentile_n to_o be_v his_o spouse_n thy_o maker_n be_v thy_o husband_n esay_n 54.5_o what_o adulterer_n what_o adulteress_n have_v we_o be_v yea_o yet_o be_v we_o how_o unchaste_a how_o unfaithful_a to_o our_o husband_n the_o lord_n aggravate_v this_o great_a sin_n ezech._n 16._o jer._n 3.2_o lift_v up_o thy_o eye_n to_o the_o high-place_n and_o see_v where_o thou_o have_v not_o be_v lie_v with_o etc._n etc._n see_v chap._n 5.7_o and_o 13.26_o 27._o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o mark_v what_o the_o lord_n say_v esay_n 50.1_o where_o be_v the_o bill_n of_o your_o mother_n divorcement_n and_o though_o a_o man_n have_v put_v away_o his_o wife_n he_o must_v not_o receive_v she_o yet_o return_v to_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n jer._n 3._o how_o just_o therefore_o be_v they_o to_o be_v blame_v who_o cause_n divorcement_n and_o separation_n between_o man_n and_o wife_n such_o i_o mean_v who_o make_v unequal_a marriage_n either_o between_o themselves_o or_o their_o child_n or_o other_o relation_n these_o while_o they_o intend_v to_o lay_v a_o last_a foundation_n of_o love_n friendship_n and_o union_n between_o person_n and_o family_n even_o these_o unwitting_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a breach_n dissension_n and_o disagreement_n what_o else_o shall_v we_o judge_v of_o those_o who_o make_v marriage_n only_o out_o of_o worldly_a respect_n as_o wealth_n honour_n or_o high_a place_n without_o any_o consideration_n of_o that_o which_o ought_v first_o of_o all_o to_o be_v look_v into_o the_o fear_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o christian_a education_n adorn_v it_o as_o also_o that_o due_a sympathy_n and_o harmony_n of_o nature_n mutual_o incline_v dispose_n and_o unite_n the_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o in_o a_o sort_n one_o for_o where_o these_o bond_n be_v want_v though_o nothing_o else_o be_v want_v of_o worldly_a interest_n as_o honour_n wealth_n place_n of_o dignity_n and_o what_o ever_o else_o can_v be_v wish_v yet_o contract_n and_o union_n make_v between_o some_o party_n so_o unequal_o yoke_v together_o ordinary_o incense_v and_o kindle_v dissentious_a and_o difference_n between_o themselves_o and_o all_o in_o relation_n unto_o they_o the_o tie_v together_o of_o sampsons_n fox_n set_v all_o on_o fire_n this_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o very_o worst_a divorcement_n of_o all_o other_o when_o their_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v opposite_a and_o contrary_a one_o to_o other_o yet_o by_o bond_n of_o matrimony_n they_o be_v oblige_v and_o bind_v to_o maintain_v a_o bodily_a presence_n one_o with_o other_o let_v covetous_a proud_a and_o ambitious_a parent_n think_v serious_o of_o this_o who_o engage_v their_o child_n in_o perpetual_a bond_n of_o unequal_a marriage_n to_o begin_v a_o kind_n of_o hell_n upon_o earth_n which_o without_o god_n great_a mercy_n will_v never_o have_v a_o end_n sure_o such_o marriage_n be_v never_o make_v in_o heaven_n they_o say_v that_o marriage_n be_v a_o civil_a ordinance_n and_o therefore_o the_o power_n of_o contract_v it_o have_v be_v devolve_v from_o the_o minister_n to_o the_o civil_a magistrate_n though_o s._n paul_n call_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o great_a mystery_n ephes_n 5..32_o but_o such_o marriage_n as_o these_o be_v can_v scarce_o be_v term_v civil_a and_o therefore_o indeed_o they_o be_v more_o fit_a to_o be_v publish_v among_o the_o rabble_n in_o the_o marketplace_n then_o among_o the_o saint_n in_o that_o which_o according_a to_o the_o new_a reformation_n of_o word_n be_v call_v the_o meeting_n place_n mystice_fw-la there_o be_v a_o lawful_a and_o necessary_a divorcement_n to_o be_v make_v between_o we_o and_o our_o sinful_a thought_n which_o spiritual_o be_v signify_v by_o a_o wife_n thus_o eve_n and_o the_o thought_n be_v compare_v 2_o cor._n 11.2_o 3._o these_o be_v the_o female_a part_n of_o the_o man_n as_o the_o life_n be_v the_o male_a and_o these_o be_v adjoin_v to_o the_o male_a even_o to_o the_o life_n as_o a_o meet_a help_n unto_o it_o howbeit_o if_o she_o prove_v unquiet_a if_o she_o be_v a_o scold_n such_o be_v the_o false-accusing_a thought_n if_o she_o be_v vain_a and_o idle_a of_o such_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 1_o tim._n 5.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o idle_a but_o tatler_n also_o and_o busiebody_n if_o she_o be_v a_o slut_n unclean_a thought_n its_o the_o wiseman_n advice_n cut_v she_o off_o from_o thy_o flesh_n and_o let_v she_o go_v ecclus_n 25.26_o the_o lord_n though_o he_o hate_v put_v away_o malac._n 2.16_o yet_o he_o reprove_v we_o that_o we_o admit_v such_o idle_a huzzies_n into_o our_o bosom_n 14._o jer._n 4._o v._n 14._o how_o long_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d will_v thou_o cause_v thy_o vain_a thought_n to_o lodge_v in_o thou_o jer._n 4.14_o of_o this_o moses_n may_v be_v understand_v in_o the_o place_n before_o we_o deut._n 24.1_o if_o the_o husband_n find_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nuditatem_fw-la verbi_fw-la the_o nakedness_n or_o uncleanness_n of_o the_o word_n what_o be_v the_o uncleanness_n of_o the_o word_n there_o be_v a_o pure_a and_o holy_a word_n the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pure_a psalm_n 19.8_o there_o be_v a_o word_n also_o of_o belial_n say_v the_o wiseman_n even_o the_o word_n of_o antichrist_n which_o oppose_v
father_n and_o the_o hebrew_n text_n will_v bear_v this_o translation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o hierom_n no_o doubt_n read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o piel_n which_o signify_v to_o persecute_v destroy_v kill_v etc._n etc._n the_o chald._n paraphra_v be_v most_o express_a and_o full_a and_o come_v home_o to_o our_o purpose_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d laban_n the_o syrian_a seek_v to_o destroy_v my_o father_n etc._n etc._n from_o this_o lesson_n which_o the_o lawgiver_n teach_v the_o people_n we_o may_v learn_v some_o profitable_a instruction_n for_o ourselves_o moses_n here_o prescribe_v to_o the_o people_n a_o form_n of_o acknowledgement_n and_o thankfulness_n in_o offer_v their_o first-fruit_n unto_o god_n when_o they_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o holy_a land_n and_o have_v take_v possession_n of_o it_o he_o teach_v they_o to_o lay_v their_o foundation_n low_a in_o the_o depth_n of_o humility_n confess_v not_o only_a their_o own_o but_o their_o father_n abasement_n and_o misery_n as_o their_o forefather_n have_v do_v from_o whence_o god_n have_v raise_v they_o abraham_n be_v a_o lead_a example_n of_o this_o kind_n who_o god_n himself_o style_v the_o father_n of_o many_o nation_n gen._n 12.15.17_o 18_o 22._o ecclus_n 44.19_o so_o great_a a_o father_n that_o the_o jew_n take_v it_o in_o disdeign_a that_o our_o lord_n shall_v intimate_v he_o be_v great_a than_o abraham_n john_n 8.53_o yet_o if_o we_o hear_v abraham_n own_o acknowledgement_n i_o be_o say_v he_o but_o dust_n and_o ash_n gen._n 18.27_o so_o low_o he_o lay_v his_o foundation_n and_o jacob_n however_o by_o the_o lord_n surname_v israel_n and_o great_a in_o the_o estimation_n of_o other_o joh._n 4.12_o yet_o he_o acknowledge_v himself_o small_a 10._o gen._n 32._o v._n 10._o gen._n 32.10_o i_o be_o little_a in_o regard_n of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o all_o that_o truth_n which_o thou_o have_v perform_v unto_o thy_o servant_n how_o great_a be_v david_n in_o god_n account_n yet_o in_o his_o own_o he_o scarce_o know_v himself_o he_o be_v so_o little_a and_o therefore_o he_o ask_v god_n who_o be_o i_o o_o lord_n and_o what_o be_v my_o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o and_o he_o acknowledge_v from_o what_o obscure_a employment_n he_o have_v his_o rise_n unto_o the_o kingdom_n even_o from_o keep_v sheep_n which_o yet_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o introduction_n unto_o a_o like_o shepherdie_o that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o expert_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o shepherd_n of_o the_o people_n he_o choose_v david_n his_o servant_n and_o take_v he_o from_o the_o sheepfold_n 30._o psal_n 78._o v._n 30._o from_o after_o the_o ewe_n great_a with_o young_a he_o bring_v he_o to_o feed_v jacob_n his_o people_n and_o israel_n his_o inheritance_n psalm_n 78.70_o 71._o and_o thus_o must_v the_o israelite_n say_v in_o his_o plenty_n and_o abundance_n a_o syrian_a be_v persecute_v my_o father_n he_o be_v in_o the_o eye_n of_o laban_n and_o in_o his_o own_o eye_n a_o lose_a man_n lose_v in_o syria_n oppress_v by_o laban_n lose_v in_o his_o return_n homeward_o persecute_v by_o laban_n and_o his_o brethren_n lose_v in_o egypt_n under_o the_o tyranny_n of_o pharaoh_n lose_v in_o his_o own_o apprehension_n in_o his_o passage_n out_o of_o egypt_n but_o when_o we_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n he_o have_v compassion_n on_o we_o and_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o egypt_n with_o a_o mighty_a hand_n &_o outstretch_a arm_n and_o he_o have_v bring_v we_o into_o this_o place_n and_o have_v give_v we_o this_o land_n that_o flow_v with_o milk_n and_o honey_n and_o now_o behold_v i_o have_v bring_v the_o first-fruit_n of_o the_o land_n which_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v give_v i_o such_o first-fruit_n arise_v and_o grow_v from_o that_o deep_a root_n of_o humility_n be_v most_o acceptable_a unto_o our_o god_n for_o hereby_o man_n be_v make_v and_o keep_v lowly_a even_o in_o the_o height_n whether_o of_o temporal_a or_o spiritual_a estate_n when_o they_o can_v say_v with_o he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d from_o how_o little_a to_o how_o great_a this_o consideration_n make_v and_o keep_v the_o great_a apostle_n humble_a so_o that_o he_o can_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d i_o be_o the_o least_o of_o the_o apostle_n and_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v a_o apostle_n 1_o cor._n 15.9_o yea_o if_o the_o glorious_a company_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v too_o great_a and_o glorious_a for_o he_o to_o be_v account_v though_o but_o the_o least_o of_o they_o he_o shrowd_v himself_o among_o the_o saint_n and_o lest_o peradventure_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o the_o saint_n shall_v be_v too_o great_a for_o he_o to_o be_v compare_v withal_o he_o make_v a_o word_n of_o his_o own_o for_o i_o read_v it_o not_o where_o else_o nor_o be_v it_o i_o believe_v elsewhere_o to_o be_v find_v to_o signify_v his_o least_o littleness_n to_o i_o say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o all_o saint_n this_o grace_n be_v give_v etc._n etc._n ephes_n 3.8_o and_o if_o thus_o he_o seem_v not_o little_a enough_o he_o call_v himself_o just_a nothing_o 2_o cor._n 12.11_o he_o well_o remember_v that_o he_o be_v not_o persecute_v but_o which_o be_v infinite_o worse_a that_o he_o persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n 1_o cor._n 15.9_o that_o he_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n and_o a_o persecutor_n and_o injurious_a 1_o tim._n 1.13_o a_o second_o lesson_n we_o may_v learn_v from_o hence_o that_o the_o israelite_n must_v say_v a_o syrian_a persecute_v my_o father_n he_o must_v not_o say_v that_o his_o father_n persecute_v the_o syrian_a o_o no_o one_o dog_n or_o one_o wolf_n may_v persecute_v a_o thousand_o sheep_n but_o ten_o thousand_o sheep_n will_v not_o persecute_v one_o wolf_n or_o one_o dog_n o_o that_o the_o hungry_a dog_n and_o raven_a wolf_n of_o these_o day_n who_o go_v in_o sheep_n clothing_n will_v consider_v who_o and_o what_o manner_n of_o person_n the_o apostle_n call_v grievous_a wolf_n act_n 20.29_o and_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n they_o be_v who_o he_o mean_v when_o he_o warn_v the_o philippian_n to_o beware_v of_o dog_n phil._n 3.2_o mystice_fw-la but_o this_o persecution_n may_v be_v near_o haply_o than_o we_o be_v aware_a of_o sure_o as_o any_o man_n become_v more_o like_a unto_o jacob_n who_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o perfect_a man_n 15._o gen._n 25._o v._n 27._o luke_n 16._o v._o 15._o gen._n 25.27_o he_o shall_v have_v experience_n of_o syrian_n or_o aramites_n pursue_v and_o persecute_v he_o for_o what_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o sublimity_n or_o height_n of_o pride_n somewhat_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d high_a in_o man_n pride_n be_v a_o worm_n that_o often_o breed_v even_o in_o the_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n and_o by_o how_o much_o it_o be_v the_o more_o inward_a it_o be_v the_o more_o dangerous_a persecutor_n pride_n be_v deceitful_a obad._n v._n 3._o and_o therefore_o aram_n also_o signify_v deceit_n and_o deceit_n be_v accompany_v with_o curse_v ps_n 10.7_o and_o aram_n signify_v also_o curse_v and_o all_o these_o be_v cover_v with_o a_o mantle_n of_o hypocrisy_n a_o white_a vail_n of_o pretend_a piety_n laban_n the_o syrian_a signify_v white_a a_o form_n of_o godliness_n cover_v all_o ungodliness_n 2_o tim._n 3.5_o that_o white_a devil_n hide_v the_o black_a one_o laban_n be_v either_o a_o white_a devil_n or_o the_o devil_n familiar_a friend_n a_o great_a cacomagus_n a_o notorious_a sorcerer_n and_o the_o most_o famous_a of_o all_o the_o east_n 14._o esay_n 41._o v._o 14._o but_o fear_v not_o thou_o worm_n jacob_n you_o mortal_a man_n of_o israel_n i_o will_v help_v thou_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o thy_o redeemer_n the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n go_v on_o in_o thy_o humility_n and_o thy_o simplicity_n o_o thou_o israelite_n indeed_o in_o who_o there_o be_v no_o guile_n john_n 1_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n in_o such_o a_o jacob_n neither_o have_v he_o see_v perverseness_n in_o such_o a_o israel_n he_o can_v rebuke_v and_o restrain_v the_o persecuter_n as_o he_o check_v and_o restrain_v laban_n the_o syrian_a persecute_v jacob_n thy_o father_n gen._n 31.29_o what_o though_o laban_n be_v a_o wizard_n it_o be_v confess_v by_o balaam_n laban_n countryman_n the_o syrian_a that_o there_o be_v no_o enchantment_n against_o jacob_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o divination_n against_o israel_n numb_a 23.23_o remember_v what_o balak_n king_n of_o moab_n consult_v and_o what_o balaam_n the_o son_n of_o beeor_n answer_v he_o mich._n 6.5_o balak_n be_v the_o destroyer_n and_o balaam_n the_o false_a prophet_n which_o devour_v the_o people_n 5._o mic._n 6._o v._n 5._o as_o the_o false_a prophet_n do_v 2_o cor._n 11.20_o the_o son_n of_o beor_n the_o beast_n remember_v how_o
himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n of_o deformity_n or_o wrinkle_n of_o the_o old_a man_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n ephes_n 5.25_o 26_o 27._o but_o i_o have_v contract_v long_o customary_a sin_n and_o be_o even_o woâ—ded_v in_o they_o nullum_fw-la tempus_fw-la occurrit_fw-la regi_fw-la no_o long_a time_n can_v prescribe_v unto_o the_o king_n christ_n but_o that_o he_o may_v cleanse_v his_o spouse_n but_o alas_o long_o custom_n be_v another_o nature_n my_o habitual_a spot_n be_v as_o indelible_a and_o fix_v in_o i_o as_o blackness_n in_o the_o ethiopian_a and_o spot_n in_o the_o leopard_n and_o can_v the_o ethiopian_a change_n his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n jer._n 13._o thou_o complain_v very_o much_o of_o thy_o sin_n but_o deal_v faithful_o between_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o soul_n will_v thou_o indeed_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o we_o read_v that_o a_o blind_a man_n cry_v after_o our_o lord_n jesus_n thou_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o again_o jesus_n thou_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o nor_o can_v the_o people_n make_v he_o hold_v his_o peace_n mark_v 10.50_o 51._o he_o be_v bring_v unto_o jesus_n and_o he_o ask_v the_o blind_a man_n what_o will_v thou_o that_o i_o shall_v do_v unto_o thou_o a_o strange_a question_n for_o what_o else_o what_o great_a boon_n can_v the_o blind_a man_n desire_v then_o that_o he_o may_v receive_v his_o sight_n our_o lord_n well_o know_v that_o many_o love_n darkness_n more_o than_o light_n he_o know_v that_o some_o man_n love_v the_o lust_n of_o their_o eye_n better_a than_o their_o eye_n and_o for_o like_a reason_n when_o a_o certain_a man_n lie_v at_o the_o pool_n of_o bethesda_n thirty_o and_o eight_o year_n jesus_n see_v he_o and_o know_v that_o he_o have_v be_v now_o a_o long_a time_n in_o that_o case_n yea_o though_o he_o know_v all_o this_o yet_o he_o say_v unto_o he_o will_v thou_o be_v 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the_o field_n etc._n etc._n those_o spot_n be_v of_o the_o deep_a die_n yet_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o jerusalem_n only_o her_o will_n towards_o the_o cure_n of_o they_o will_v thou_o not_o be_v make_v clean_o when_o shall_v it_o once_o be_v be_v we_o exhort_v to_o keep_v ourselves_o unspotted_a from_o the_o world_n it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o pure_a religion_n and_o undefiled_a james_n 1.27_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o have_v his_o character_n his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o mark_n upon_o we_o even_o his_o mark_n of_o love_n even_o unto_o enemy_n mat._n 5.44_o his_o mark_n of_o mercy_n and_o pity_n ecclus_n 4.10_o blameless_a and_o harmless_a or_o sincere_a or_o simple_a the_o son_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d immaculati_fw-la without_o spot_n so_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d answer_n to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o spot_n in_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a nation_n or_o rather_o generation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 15._o phil._n 2._o v._n 15._o as_o they_o render_v the_o word_n in_o the_o text_n phil._n 2.15_o that_o be_v the_o three_o and_o last_o axiom_n they_o be_v a_o perverse_a and_o crooked_a generation_n this_o be_v the_o result_n of_o their_o corruption_n and_o depravation_n their_o spot_n and_o their_o stain_n this_o corrupt_a and_o spot_a people_n be_v a_o perverse_a and_o crooked_a generation_n let_v we_o inquire_v into_o the_o meaning_n of_o these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proper_o signify_v a_o age_n or_o time_n while_o man_n live_v successive_o in_o the_o world_n whence_o be_v durare_fw-la to_o continue_v in_o the_o latin_a by_o the_o same_o word_n also_o the_o man_n of_o a_o age_n be_v understand_v by_o synecdoche_n as_o in_o this_o place_n so_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o noah_n i_o have_v see_v thou_o righteous_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o generation_n that_o be_v in_o this_o age_n and_o among_o these_o man_n gen._n 7.1_o and_o that_o be_v a_o very_a crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n and_o so_o be_v that_o of_o which_o moses_n here_o speak_v these_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o their_o metaphorical_a sense_n as_o here_o use_v have_v like_o signification_n one_o to_o other_o and_o both_o import_n subtlety_n oblique_a crooked_a and_o perverse_a deal_n among_o man_n howbeit_o they_o have_v their_o difference_n for_o the_o former_a signify_v oblique_a and_o crooked_a which_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o crooked_a generation_n the_o late_a import_v the_o same_o crooked_a generation_n to_o be_v pervert_v and_o deprave_v and_o according_o it_o be_v render_v by_o the_o greek_a interpreter_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o perverse_a generation_n but_o although_o the_o word_n have_v like_a signification_n of_o wrest_v writhe_v deprave_a yet_o shall_v not_o the_o translator_n have_v invert_v and_o pervert_v the_o genuine_a order_n of_o the_o word_n as_o they_o have_v do_v unless_o thereby_o they_o intend_v a_o elegancy_n turn_v they_o perverse_a and_o crooked_a instead_o of_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n which_o error_n they_o correct_v phil._n 2.15_o where_o we_o have_v the_o same_o word_n in_o the_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o our_o translator_n render_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a nation_n or_o rather_o generation_n the_o two_o former_a character_n of_o this_o wicked_a people_n do_v not_o necessary_o imply_v a_o spread_a beyond_o themselves_o he_o corrupt_v himself_o not_o another_o so_o the_o chald._n paraphra_v and_o their_o spot_n it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o it_o infect_v another_o but_o when_o this_o people_n be_v call_v a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n the_o hebrew_n word_n import_v craft_n and_o subtlety_n to_o circumvent_v and_o deceive_v other_o so_o mich._n 3.9_o they_o make_v crooked_a what_o be_v straight_o which_o elegant_a opposition_n be_v lose_v in_o our_o translation_n in_o the_o late_a word_n the_o metaphor_n be_v take_v from_o wrestler_n who_o by_o turn_v and_o wind_v their_o body_n endeavour_v to_o supplant_v and_o overthrow_v other_o the_o wiseman_n describe_v such_o a_o perverse_a generation_n prov._n 4.16_o they_o sleep_v not_o except_o they_o have_v do_v mischief_n and_o their_o sleep_n be_v take_v away_o unless_o they_o cause_v some_o to_o fall_v but_o since_o both_o these_o word_n signify_v crooked_a and_o be_v according_o render_v by_o the_o lxx_o the_o former_a in_o the_o text_n and_o elsewhere_o the_o late_a prov._n 8.8_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o we_o inquire_v what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o crooked_a privation_n be_v know_v by_o their_o habit_n and_o deprivation_n by_o their_o integrity_n and_o soundness_n that_o therefore_o we_o may_v know_v what_o be_v mean_v by_o crooked_a we_o must_v know_v what_o be_v straight_o because_o rectum_fw-la est_fw-la judex_fw-la svi_fw-la &_o obliqui_fw-la what_o be_v straight_o discover_v itself_o and_o what_o be_v crooked_a that_o be_v straight_a and_o right_a which_o incline_v to_o neither_o part_n as_o a_o straight_a line_n lie_v even_o between_o two_o term_n as_o a_o straight_a way_n incline_v neither_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a as_o we_o read_v it_o describe_v by_o moses_n num._n 20.17_o deut._n 2.27_o the_o rule_n of_o this_o rectitude_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o be_v right_o psal_n 19.8_o and_o 33.4_o and_o his_o word_n be_v conformable_a to_o himself_o who_o be_v right_a deut._n 32.4_o in_o this_o rectitude_n and_o uprightness_n the_o upright_a god_n make_v and_o set_v man_n at_o the_o first_o eceles_n 7.29_o hence_o we_o may_v understand_v what_o be_v obliquety_n and_o crookedness_n namely_o a_o aversion_n and_o deflexion_n from_o that_o original_a straightness_n rectitude_n and_o uprightness_n in_o our_o god_n and_o this_o crookedness_n
crooked_a and_o perverse_a nation_n or_o generation_n phil._n 2.15_o and_o well_o may_v they_o be_v so_o term_v when_o s._n peter_n call_v the_o jew_n a_o crooked_a generation_n act_v 2.40_o yea_o the_o pervert_v people_n be_v call_v after_o the_o name_n of_o those_o nation_n who_o life_n and_o manner_n they_o imitate_v so_o esay_n 1.10_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v call_v ruler_n of_o sodom_n and_o the_o nation_n the_o people_n of_o gomorrha_n and_o ezech._n 16.3_o the_o birth_n and_o the_o nativity_n of_o jerusalem_n be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n their_o father_n a_o amorite_n their_o mother_n a_o hittite_n yea_o the_o israelite_n who_o usual_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o people_n and_o people_n of_o god_n when_o they_o lose_v their_o rectitude_n uprightness_n and_o conformity_n to_o the_o one_o and_o only_a god_n and_o break_v the_o bond_n of_o unity_n among_o themselves_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o rent_n and_o division_n from_o one_o another_o and_o from_o their_o god_n the_o lord_n call_v they_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d nation_n ezech._n 2.2_o as_o it_o be_v acknowledge_v in_o the_o margin_n nay_o when_o the_o people_n have_v deprave_v the_o divine_a character_n and_o image_n of_o their_o god_n they_o be_v judge_v unworthy_a the_o name_n of_o a_o people_n so_o say_v the_o lord_n they_o have_v provoke_v i_o to_o jealousy_n with_o that_o which_o be_v not_o god_n and_o i_o will_v provoke_v they_o to_o jealousy_n with_o those_o who_o be_v not_o a_o people_n deut._n 32.21_o and_o the_o divine_a image_n be_v renew_v it_o restore_v the_o name_n of_o a_o people_n unto_o they_o you_o say_v s._n peter_n be_v a_o choose_a generation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n that_o you_o shall_v show_v forth_o the_o virtue_n or_o praise_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n to_o his_o marvelous_a light_n 1._o and_o why_o may_v we_o not_o exhort_v the_o crooked_a 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he_o her_o secret_n but_o if_o he_o go_v wrong_n she_o will_v utter_o forsake_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o deliver_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o the_o hand_n into_o the_o power_n of_o his_o own_o fall_n or_o ruin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d o_o that_o the_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n will_v consider_v this_o and_o take_v to_o heart_n this_o advice_n of_o the_o wiseman_n and_o other_o counsel_n of_o he_o in_o that_o excellent_a book_n so_o shall_v they_o experimental_o know_v that_o what_o be_v crooked_a 13._o eccles_n 1._o v._n 15._o &_o 7._o v._o 13._o may_v be_v make_v straight_o yea_o that_o he_o who_o the_o just_a god_n leave_v in_o his_o wilful_a hardness_n and_o impenitency_n his_o crookedness_n and_o perverseness_n and_o so_o may_v be_v say_v to_o make_v he_o crooked_a even_o he_o now_o become_v penitent_a and_o relent_a the_o merciful_a god_n can_v again_o make_v straight_o and_o upright_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n esay_n 40.4_o luke_n 3.5_o 2._o 40.46_o act_n 2._o v._o 40.46_o meantime_o let_v the_o new_a convert_n be_v exhort_v to_o save_v themselves_o oâ—_n be_v save_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d salvamini_n from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n according_a to_o s._n peter_n counsel_n act_v 2.40_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n add_v unto_o the_o church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d such_o as_o be_v save_v from_o the_o crooked_a generation_n 3._o and_o you_o who_o have_v attain_v unto_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o light_n and_o strength_n 15._o phil._n 2._o v._n 15._o continue_v you_o blameless_a and_o harmless_a the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o spot_n in_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a generation_n among_o who_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d shine_v you_o as_o light_n in_o the_o world_n direct_v and_o strengthen_v and_o turn_v many_o unto_o righteousness_n so_o shall_v you_o shine_v as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o dan._n 12.3_o who_o be_v wise_a and_o he_o shall_v understand_v these_o thing_n prudent_a and_o he_o shall_v know_v they_o experimental_o so_o the_o lxx_o turn_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v right_a and_o the_o just_a shall_v walk_v in_o they_o 9_o hos_fw-la 14._o v._n 9_o but_o the_o transgressor_n shall_v fall_v therein_o hos_fw-la 14.9_o a_o appendix_n of_o three_o sermon_n on_o three_o text_n of_o scripture_n out_o of_o that_o course_n which_o have_v hitherto_o be_v observe_v which_o of_o themselves_o speak_v not_o that_o sense_n which_o the_o translator_n have_v impose_v upon_o they_o but_o by_o mistranslation_n and_o misinterpretation_n have_v long_a time_n mislead_v the_o credulous_a and_o ignorant_a multitude_n but_o be_v right_o render_v and_o explain_v may_v undeceive_v they_o and_o through_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n reduce_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n there_o be_v no_o necessity_n for_o a_o wise_a and_o just_a man_n to_o sin_n 18._o ser._n 18._o sermon_n xviii_o eccles_n 7._o ver_fw-la 19_o 20._o wisdom_n strengthen_v the_o wise_a more_o than_o ten_o mighty_a man_n which_o be_v in_o the_o city_n for_o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o the_o wiseman_n ver_fw-la 15._o discover_v unto_o we_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o hide_a and_o unknown_a kind_n of_o divine_a providence_n which_o ignorant_a man_n account_v little_a less_o than_o a_o irregularity_n that_o sometime_o it_o go_v ill_o with_o good_a man_n and_o thing_n succeed_v well_o with_o evil_a man_n all_o thing_n have_v i_o see_v in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o vanity_n there_o be_v a_o just_a man_n that_o perish_v in_o his_o righteousness_n etc._n etc._n whereupon_o he_o give_v advise_v to_o avoid_v extreme_n of_o both_o kind_n 1._o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o summum_fw-la jus_o that_o rigour_n and_o too_o much_o severity_n of_o justice_n ver_fw-la 16._o which_o while_n we_o go_v about_o to_o decline_v we_o must_v not_o run_v into_o the_o other_o extreme_a ver_fw-la 17._o be_v not_o overmuch_o wicked_a etc._n etc._n 2._o but_o alas_o if_o the_o case_n be_v so_o that_o a_o man_n may_v perish_v in_o well_o do_v and_o prosper_v in_o evil_a do_v what_o shall_v we_o do_v which_o way_n shall_v we_o turn_v ourselves_o it_o be_v true_a these_o be_v great_a inconvenience_n but_o be_v sure_a thou_o heed_v this_o well_o and_o forget_v it_o not_o fear_v god_n and_o thou_o shall_v easy_o escape_v all_o these_o extreme_n all_o these_o inconvenience_n this_o clue_n this_o wisdom_n viz._n the_o fear_n of_o god_n whereby_o thou_o may_v disentangle_a thyself_o and_o wind_n thyself_o out_o of_o this_o labyrinth_n of_o evil_n it_o strengthen_v the_o wiseman_n more_o than_o ten_o mighty_a man_n that_o be_v in_o the_o city_n although_o
and_o violence_n of_o passion_n wherewithal_o the_o carnal_a man_n be_v lead_v or_o drive_v the_o flesh_n lu_v against_o the_o spirit_n esau_n think_v he_o shall_v die_v if_o he_o have_v not_o his_o mess_n of_o pottage_n gen._n 25._o 5._o observe_v how_o poor_a and_o beggarly_a the_o carnal_a man_n be_v how_o he_o want_v all_o temporal_a thing_n for_o although_o he_o have_v many_o thing_n yet_o he_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v rich_a for_o he_o be_v not_o rich_a who_o possess_v many_o thing_n but_o he_o who_o want_v not_o but_o the_o earthly_a carnal_a man_n be_v always_o needy_a always_o of_o a_o have_a disposition_n always_o lust_a 6_o hence_o note_v the_o deplorable_a condition_n of_o all_o those_o who_o have_v not_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n to_o give_v check_n and_o curb_v to_o their_o exorbitant_a and_o unruly_a affection_n and_o lust_n axiom_n 2._o the_o spirit_n lust_n against_o the_o flesh_n what_o spirit_n be_v here_o to_o be_v understand_v sure_o according_a to_o the_o difference_n of_o man_n answer_n be_v here_o to_o be_v make_v for_o that_o spirit_n of_o the_o natural_a man_n that_o be_v in_o he_o lust_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o it_o whence_o it_o be_v that_o by_o nature_n he_o do_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 2._o but_o the_o apostle_n write_v here_o unto_o the_o galathian_o who_o have_v receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o some_o measure_n as_o appear_v gal._n 3.2_o the_o reason_n be_v that_o it_o may_v give_v check_n to_o the_o natural_a motion_n this_o we_o may_v understand_v by_o the_o story_n that_o jacob_n take_v esau_n by_o the_o heel_n jacob_n be_v a_o figure_n of_o the_o heavenly_a man_n esau_n or_o edom_n of_o the_o earthly_a man_n now_o such_o be_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o heavenly_a man_n he_o suffer_v not_o the_o earthly_a to_o break_v forth_o and_o to_o have_v his_o whole_a liberty_n to_o do_v what_o he_o list_v or_o to_o have_v his_o full_a swinge_n he_o struggle_v with_o he_o before_o and_o 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the_o goodness_n of_o god_n unto_o man_n he_o have_v not_o leave_v we_o to_o be_v govern_v by_o our_o carnal_a appetite_n wherefore_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o deceive_v with_o the_o error_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o contrary_a to_o the_o lust_a of_o the_o spirit_n follow_v the_o lust_n of_o their_o flesh_n and_o for_o a_o short_a and_o momentary_a seem_a present_a good_a part_n with_o the_o incorruptible_a and_o eternal_a good_a 4._o these_o be_v contrary_a the_o one_o to_o the_o other_o here_o be_v than_o a_o cruel_a and_o long-lasting_a inward_a war_n the_o party_n contend_v satan_n the_o father_n of_o lie_n the_o son_n of_o perdition_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n against_o the_o god_n and_o father_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o true_a god_n the_o son_n the_o saviour_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n here_o be_v flesh_n and_o its_o lust_n contend_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o will_n of_o god_n here_o be_v engage_v darkness_n against_o light_n death_n 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the_o evil_a thief_n the_o other_o a_o edomite_n a_o red_a thief_n who_o they_o call_v the_o good_a thief_n the_o former_a the_o black_a thief_n the_o egyptian_a the_o sin_n perish_v the_o edomite_n the_o first_o man_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v save_v these_o thing_n work_v the_o mortify_a spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n rom._n 8.13_o this_o just_o reprove_v those_o who_o follow_v their_o own_o carnal_a lust_n against_o the_o dictate_v of_o their_o own_o reason_n which_o persuade_v the_o contrary_a like_v she_o who_o say_v video_fw-la meliora_fw-la proboque_fw-la deteriora_fw-la sequor_fw-la reuben_n the_o son_n of_o vision_n see_v the_o holy_a land_n and_o approve_v it_o that_o it_o be_v good_a yet_o he_o choose_v to_o live_v on_o this_o side_n jordan_n he_o be_v take_v with_o id_fw-la bruti_fw-la that_o be_v good_a for_o cattle_n numb_a 32._o what_o can_v companion_n of_o fool_n hope_v or_o such_o as_o follow_v their_o foolish_a lust_n but_o destruction_n prov._n 13.20_o not_o only_o the_o fool_n but_o also_o the_o companion_n of_o fool_n shall_v be_v destroy_v 5._o the_o spirit_n lu_v against_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o may_v not_o do_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n which_o otherwise_o we_o will_v do_v in_o these_o word_n lie_v the_o principal_a difference_n between_o the_o two_o translation_n and_o that_o especial_o in_o two_o thing_n 1._o whether_o can_v or_o may_v not_o be_v the_o better_a translation_n 2._o what_o be_v here_o mean_v by_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o will_v do_v as_o to_o the_o first_o we_o must_v know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o verb_n in_o the_o greek_a text_n here_o that_o answer_v to_o can_v or_o may_v not_o but_o that_o be_v only_o a_o sign_n of_o a_o mood_n in_o our_o english_a tongue_n as_o all_o learned_a in_o the_o greek_a tongue_n easy_o understand_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d second_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n that_o we_o will_v do_v where_o the_o text_n say_v the_o spirit_n lu_v against_o the_o flesh_n that_o you_o can_v or_o may_v not_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o you_o will_v sure_o either_o both_o the_o thing_n which_o both_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n lust_n for_o or_o some_o one_o of_o they_o if_o both_o the_o thing_n which_o the_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n lust_n for_o then_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o contrariety_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n a_o man_n come_v off_o hardly_o in_o the_o perform_v the_o lust_n either_o of_o the_o flesh_n or_o of_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v or_o may_v not_o free_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o will_v which_o the_o flesh_n lust_n for_o because_o the_o spirit_n lust_n against_o the_o flesh_n and_o he_o can_v free_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o will_v which_o the_o spirit_n lust_n for_o because_o the_o flesh_n lust_n against_o
be_v a_o perfect_a man_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o we_o turn_v a_o plain_a man_n gen._n 26.5_o abraham_n obey_v my_o voice_n and_o keep_v my_o charge_n my_o commandment_n my_o statute_n and_o my_o law_n exod._n 24.3.7.8_o all_o the_o word_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v say_v will_v we_o do_v etc._n etc._n deut._n 4.2_o you_o shall_v not_o add_v unto_o the_o word_n which_o i_o command_v you_o neither_o shall_v you_o diminish_v from_o it_o that_o you_o may_v keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n which_o i_o command_v you_o and_o chap._n 12.32_o what_o thing_n soever_o i_o command_v you_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o etc._n etc._n and_o chap._n 28.14_o and_o thou_o shall_v not_o go_v adside_n from_o any_o of_o the_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n etc._n etc._n deut._n 30.8_o and_o thou_o shall_v return_v and_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n josh_n 8.35_o there_o be_v not_o a_o word_n of_o all_o that_o moses_n command_v which_o joshua_n read_v not_o before_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o israel_n judge_n 5.31_o let_v they_o who_o love_v he_o be_v as_o the_o sun_n when_o he_o go_v forth_o in_o his_o might_n 1_o king_n 15.5_o because_o david_n do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o turn_v not_o aside_o from_o any_o thing_n that_o he_o command_v he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n save_v only_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o vriah_n the_o hittite_n and_o verse_n the_o 14._o asa_n his_o heart_n be_v perfect_a with_o the_o lord_n all_o his_o day_n chap._n 18.21_o if_o the_o lord_n be_v god_n follow_v he_o but_o if_o baal_n follow_v he_o 2_o king_n 23.25_o like_o unto_o he_o be_v there_o no_o king_n before_o he_o that_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o his_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o his_o might_n according_a to_o all_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n etc._n etc._n job_n 1.1_o who_o name_n be_v job_n and_o that_o man_n be_v perfect_a and_o upright_o chap._n 8.20_o behold_v god_n will_v not_o cast_v away_o a_o perfect_a man_n etc._n etc._n chap._n 27.5_o god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v justify_v you_o till_o i_o die_v i_o will_v not_o remove_v my_o integrity_n from_o i_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d my_o perfection_n psal_n 15.2_o he_o that_o walk_v upright_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfect_a and_o work_v righteousness_n and_o speak_v the_o truth_n in_o his_o heart_n psal_n 17.3.5_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v hold_v up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o and_o 18.21_o 23_o 24_o 25_o 26._o for_o i_o have_v keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o have_v not_o wicked_o depart_v from_o my_o god_n for_o all_o his_o judgement_n be_v before_o i_o etc._n etc._n i_o be_v also_o upright_o heb._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfect_a before_o he_o etc._n etc._n verse_n 32._o it_o be_v god_n that_o gird_v i_o with_o strength_n and_o make_v my_o way_n perfect_a psal_n 19.7_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v perfect_a convert_v the_o soul_n the_o testimony_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v sure_a make_v wise_a the_o simple_a v._o 12_o 13._o cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o my_o secret_a sin_n keep_v back_o thy_o servant_n also_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n let_v they_o not_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v upright_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v innocent_a from_o the_o great_a transgression_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfect_a psal_n 24.4_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n who_o have_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o soul_n unto_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v deceitful_o 26.1_o judge_v i_o o_o lord_n for_o i_o have_v walk_v in_o my_o integryty_n heb._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfection_n i_o have_v trust_v also_o in_o the_o lord_n i_o shall_v not_o slide_v 37.18_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o day_n of_o the_o upright_a heb._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d perfect_a and_o their_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v for_o ever_o 41.12_o and_o as_o for_o i_o thou_o upholde_v i_o in_o my_o integrity_n hebr._n perfection_n and_o set_v i_o before_o thy_o face_n for_o ever_o 45.13_o the_o king_n daughter_n be_v all_o glorious_a within_o her_o clothing_n be_v of_o wrought_a gold_n 51.2_o wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n 7._o purge_v i_o with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_o wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n 10._o create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o 64.4_o that_o they_o may_v shoot_v in_o secret_a at_o the_o perfect_a sudden_o do_v they_o shoot_v at_o he_o and_o fear_v not_o 66.18_o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o 68.21_o but_o god_n shall_v wound_v the_o head_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o the_o hairy_a scalp_n of_o such_o a_o one_o as_o go_v on_o still_o in_o his_o trespass_n 73.1_o true_o god_n be_v good_a to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n 78.72_o so_o he_o feed_v they_o according_a to_o the_o integrity_n heb._n perfection_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o guide_v they_o by_o the_o skilfulness_n of_o his_o hand_n psal_n 82.4.8_o arise_v o_o god_n judge_v the_o earth_n for_o thou_o shall_v inherit_v all_o nation_n psal_n 84.11_o for_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v a_o sun_n and_o shield_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o heb._n in_o perfection_n 101._o i_o will_v sing_v of_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n etc._n etc._n see_v the_o whole_a psalm_n 103.3_o who_o forgive_v all_o thy_o iniquity_n who_o heal_v all_o thy_o disease_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 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 105.45_o that_o they_o may_v observe_v his_o statute_n and_o keep_v his_o law_n psal_n 119.1_o 2_o 3._o bless_a be_v the_o undefiled_a heb._n perfect_a in_o the_o way_n who_o walk_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n that_o seek_v he_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n they_o also_o do_v no_o iniquity_n they_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n v._o 6._o then_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a when_o i_o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o thy_o commandment_n v._o 10._o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o v._o 32._o i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n v._o 34._o give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n v._o 44._o so_o shall_v i_o keep_v thy_o law_n continual_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o v._o 55._o i_o have_v remember_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n 56._o this_o i_o have_v because_o i_o keep_v thy_o precept_n v._o 69._o the_o proud_a have_v forge_v a_o lie_n against_o i_o but_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o precept_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n v._o 101._o i_o have_v refrain_v my_o foot_n from_o every_o evil_a way_n that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o word_n v._o 129._o thy_o testimony_n be_v wonderful_a therefore_o do_v my_o soul_n keep_v they_o v._o 166_o 167_o 168._o lord_n i_o have_v hope_v for_o thy_o salvation_n and_o do_v thy_o commandment_n my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o i_o love_v they_o exceed_o i_o have_v keep_v thy_o precept_n and_o thy_o testimony_n for_o all_o my_o way_n be_v before_o thou_o psal_n 130.8_o and_o he_o shall_v redeem_v israel_n from_o all_o his_o iniquity_n 138.8_o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concern_v i_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o forsake_v not_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n prov._n 2.7_o he_o lay_v up_o sound_a wisdom_n for_o the_o righteous_a he_o be_v a_o buckler_n to_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o heb._n perfect_o v._o 21._o for_o the_o upright_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o land_n and_o the_o perfect_a shall_v remain_v in_o it_o prov._n 4.18_o the_o path_n of_o the_o just_a be_v as_o the_o shine_a light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o more_o unto_o the_o perfect_a day_n prov._n 10.9_o he_o that_o walk_v upright_o heb._n
in_o perfection_n walk_v sure_o but_o he_o that_o pervert_v his_o way_n shall_v be_v know_v v._o 29._o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strength_n to_o the_o upright_a heb._n to_o the_o perfect_a prov._n 11.3_o the_o integrity_n heb._n the_o perfection_n of_o the_o upright_o shall_v guide_v they_o v._o 5._o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o perfect_a shall_v direct_v his_o way_n etc._n etc._n v._o 20._o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o froward_a heart_n be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o such_o as_o be_v upright_o heb._n perfect_a in_o their_o way_n be_v his_o delight_n prov._n 13.6_o righteousness_n keep_v the_o upright_a heb._n the_o perfect_a in_o the_o way_n but_o wickedness_n overthrow_v the_o sinner_n 19_o prov._n 19.1_o better_a be_v the_o poor_a that_o walk_v in_o his_o integrity_n heb._n in_o his_o perfection_n than_o he_o that_o be_v perverse_a in_o his_o lip_n and_o be_v a_o fool_n prov._n 20.7_o the_o just_a man_n walk_v in_o his_o integrity_n heb._n in_o his_o perfection_n his_o child_n be_v bless_v after_o he_o prov._n 28.6_o better_a be_v the_o poor_a that_o walk_v in_o his_o uprightness_n heb._n perfection_n than_o he_o that_o be_v perverse_a in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o be_v rich_a v._o 7._o whoso_o keep_v the_o law_n be_v a_o wise_a son_n but_o he_o that_o be_v a_o companion_n of_o riotous_a man_n shame_v his_o father_n v._o 10._o whoso_o cause_v the_o righteous_a to_o go_v astray_o in_o a_o evil_a way_n he_o shall_v fall_v himself_o into_o his_o own_o pit_n but_o the_o upright_a heb._n the_o perfect_a shall_v have_v good_a thing_n in_o possession_n v._o 18._o whoso_o walk_v upright_o heb._n perfect_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o he_o etc._n etc._n prov._n 29.10_o the_o bloodthirsty_a hate_n the_o upright_a heb._n the_o perfect_a but_o the_o just_a seek_v his_o soul_n cant._n 4.7_o thou_o be_v all_o fair_a my_o love_n there_o be_v no_o spot_n in_o thou_o cant._n 5.2_o i_o sleep_v but_o my_o heart_n wake_v it_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o belove_a that_o knock_v say_v open_v to_o i_o my_o sister_n my_o love_n my_o dove_n my_o undefiled_a heb._n my_o perfect_a one_o cant._n 6.9_o my_o dove_n my_o undefiled_a heb._n my_o perfect_a one_o be_v but_o one_o she_o be_v the_o only_a one_o of_o her_o mother_n she_o be_v the_o choice_n one_o of_o she_o that_o bear_v she_o the_o daughter_n see_v she_o and_o bloss_v she_o yea_o the_o queen_n and_o the_o concubine_n and_o they_o praise_v she_o esay_n 24.23_o then_o the_o moon_n shall_v be_v confound_v and_o the_o sun_n ashamed_a when_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n shall_v reign_v in_o mount_n zion_n and_o in_o jerusalem_n and_o before_o his_o ancients_n glorious_o esay_n 26.3_o thou_o will_v keep_v he_o in_o perfect_a peace_n who_o mind_n be_v stay_v on_o thou_o because_o he_o trust_v in_o thou_o esay_n 38.3_o remember_v now_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_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 and_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n v._o 17._o behold_v for_o peace_n i_o have_v great_a bitterness_n but_o thou_o have_v in_o love_n to_o my_o soul_n deliver_v it_o from_o the_o pit_n of_o corruption_n for_o thou_o have_v cast_v all_o my_o sin_n behind_o thy_o back_n jer._n 15.19_o if_o thou_o return_v then_o will_v i_o bring_v thou_o again_o and_o thou_o shall_v stand_v before_o i_o and_o if_o thou_o take_v forth_o the_o precious_a from_o the_o vile_a thou_o shall_v be_v as_o my_o mouth_n let_v they_o return_v unto_o thou_o but_o return_v not_o thou_o unto_o they_o jer._n 33.8_o and_o i_o will_v cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o their_o iniquity_n whereby_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o i_o and_o i_o will_v pardon_v all_o their_o iniquity_n whereby_o they_o have_v sin_v against_o i_o and_o whereby_o they_o have_v transgress_v against_o i_o jer._n 35._o see_v the_o whole_a chapter_n ezech._n 36.33_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n god_n in_o the_o day_n that_o i_o have_v cleanse_v you_o from_o all_o your_o iniquity_n i_o also_o will_v cause_v you_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o city_n and_o the_o waste_n shall_v be_v build_v 35._o and_o they_o shall_v say_v this_o land_n that_o be_v desolate_a be_v become_v like_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n and_o the_o waste_n and_o desolate_a and_o ruin_a city_n be_v become_v fence_v and_o be_v inhabit_v hos_fw-la 14.8_o ephraim_n shall_v say_v what_o have_v i_o to_o do_v any_o more_o with_o idol_n amos_n 5.10_o they_o hate_v he_o that_o rebuke_v in_o the_o gate_n and_o they_o abhor_v he_o that_o speak_v upright_o heb._n perfect_o mich._n 7.19_o he_o will_v turn_v again_o he_o will_v have_v compassion_n upon_o we_o he_o will_v subdue_v our_o iniquity_n and_o thou_o will_v cast_v all_o their_o sin_n into_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n malach._n 4.4_o remember_v you_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n my_o servant_n which_o i_o command_v unto_o he_o in_o horeb_n for_o all_o israel_n with_o the_o statute_n and_o judgement_n 2_o esdras_n 39_o 40._o which_o be_v depart_v from_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o world_n &_o have_v receive_v glorious_a garment_n of_o the_o lord_n 40._o take_v thy_o number_n o_o zion_n and_o shut_v up_o those_o of_o thou_o that_o be_v clothe_v in_o white_a which_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n chap._n 6.25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o whosoever_o remain_v from_o all_o these_o that_o i_o have_v tell_v thou_o shall_v escape_v and_o see_v my_o salvation_n and_o the_o end_n of_o your_o world_n and_o the_o man_n that_o be_v receive_v shall_v see_v it_o who_o have_v not_o taste_v death_n from_o their_o birth_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n shall_v be_v change_v and_o turn_v into_o another_o meaning_n for_o evil_a shall_v be_v put_v out_o and_o deceit_n shall_v be_v quench_v as_o for_o faith_n it_o shall_v flourish_v corruption_n shall_v be_v overcome_v and_o the_o truth_n which_o have_v be_v so_o long_o without_o fruit_n shall_v be_v declare_v tob._n 4.21_o and_o fear_v not_o my_o son_n that_o we_o be_v make_v poor_a for_o thou_o have_v much_o wealth_n if_o thou_o fear_v god_n and_o depart_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n chap._n 51._o tobias_n then_o answer_v and_o say_v father_n i_o will_v do_v all_o thing_n which_o thou_o have_v command_v i_o chap._n 12.9_o for_o alm_n do_v deliver_v from_o death_n and_o shall_v purge_v away_o all_o sin_n those_o that_o exercise_v alm_n and_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o life_n wisd_v 1.4_o for_o into_o a_o malicious_a soul_n wisdom_n shall_v not_o enter_v nor_o dwell_v in_o the_o body_n that_o be_v subject_a to_o sin_n chap._n 4.13_o he_o be_v make_v perfect_a in_o a_o short_a time_n fulfil_v a_o long_a time_n 16._o thus_o the_o righteous_a that_o be_v dead_a shall_v condemn_v the_o ungodly_a which_o be_v live_v and_o youth_n that_o be_v soon_o perfect_v the_o many_o year_n and_o old_a age_n of_o the_o unrighteous_a chap._n 15.2_o 3._o for_o if_o we_o sin_v we_o be_v thy_o know_v thy_o power_n but_o we_o will_v not_o sin_n know_v that_o we_o be_v count_v thou_o for_o to_o know_v thou_o be_v perfect_a righteousness_n yea_o to_o know_v thy_o power_n be_v the_o root_n of_o immortality_n ecclus_n 13.24_o riches_n be_v good_a to_o he_o that_o have_v no_o sin_n and_o poverty_n be_v evil_a in_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o ungodly_a chap._n 38.10_o leave_v off_o from_o sin_n and_o order_v thy_o hand_n aright_o and_o cleanss_n thy_o heart_n from_o all_o wickedness_n chap._n 44.17_o noah_n be_v find_v perfect_a and_o righteous_a in_o the_o time_n of_o weath_n etc._n etc._n 2_o mac._n 12.42_o beside_o that_o noble_a judas_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o keep_v themselves_o from_o sin_n for_o so_o much_o as_o they_o see_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o thing_n that_o come_v to_o pass_v for_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o that_o be_v slay_v matth._n 3.12_o who_o fan_n be_v in_o his_o hand_n and_o he_o shall_v thorough_o purge_v his_o floor_n and_o gather_v his_o wheat_n into_o the_o garner_n but_o will_v burn_v up_o the_o chaff_n with_o unquenchable_a fire_n 15._o for_o thus_o it_o become_v we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n matth._n 5.18_o 19_o 20._o for_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o till_o heaven_n and_o earth_n pass_v one_o jot_n or_o one_o tittle_n shall_v in_o no_o wise_a pass_n from_o the_o law_n till_o all_o be_v fulfil_v whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v break_v one_o of_o these_o least_o commandment_n and_o shall_v teach_v man_n so_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n but_o whosoever_o shall_v do_v &_o teach_v they_o the_o same_o shall_v be_v call_v great_a in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o that_o except_o your_o
shall_v sincere_o aim_v at_o and_o labour_n to_o obtain_v those_o exceed_a great_a and_o precious_a promise_n of_o god_n to_o become_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o and_o since_o as_o tully_n can_v say_v it_o be_v proprium_fw-la dei_fw-la seruare_fw-la &_o benefacere_fw-la its_o god_n property_n to_o preserve_v from_o evil_a and_o to_o do_v good_a herein_o let_v every_o one_o endeavour_n to_o be_v homo_fw-la homini_fw-la deus_fw-la every_o man_n a_o god_n unto_o another_o the_o lord_n incline_v and_o strengthen_v every_o one_o of_o we_o so_o to_o be_v and_o pharaoh_n say_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n 3._o exod._n 5._o ver._n 2_o 3._o that_o i_o shall_v obey_v his_o voice_n to_o let_v israel_n go_v etc._n etc._n and_o they_o say_v the_o god_n of_o the_o hebrew_n have_v meet_v with_o we_o let_v we_o go_v etc._n etc._n moses_n and_o aaron_n here_o name_v the_o tetragrammaton_fw-gr 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d who_o pharaoh_n say_v he_o know_v not_o that_o be_v he_o own_v not_o for_o his_o god_n and_o therefore_o he_o deny_v obedience_n unto_o he_o and_o here_o he_o first_o harden_v his_o own_o heart_n against_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n who_o because_o the_o lord_n punish_v not_o in_o his_o person_n or_o near_a relation_n as_o exod._n 12.29_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o clemency_n be_v say_v to_o harden_v his_o heart_n whereas_o indeed_o phararoh_n by_o occasion_n of_o god_n spare_v he_o further_o harden_v his_o own_o heart_n exod._n 8.15_o and_o 9.34_o until_o the_o death_n of_o his_o first-born_a awaken_v he_o and_o then_o his_o hard_a heart_n begin_v to_o be_v more_o pliable_a exod._n 12.29_o 30_o 31._o because_o he_o fear_v he_o shall_v be_v the_o next_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o that_o doubtful_a speech_n exod._n 3.19_o he_o will_v not_o let_v you_o go_v not_o by_o a_o mighty_a hand_n or_o mark_fw-mi but_o by_o a_o strong_a hand_n nolens_fw-la volens_fw-la unto_o these_o word_n of_o pharaoh_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n i_o know_v not_o the_o lord_n neither_o will_v i_o let_v israel_n go_v moses_n and_o aaron_n make_v answer_n according_a to_o our_o translator_n thus_o the_o god_n of_o the_o hebrew_n have_v meet_v with_o we_o etc._n etc._n this_o answer_n do_v not_o satisfy_v pharaoh_n question_n for_o though_o i_o deny_v not_o but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v to_o meet_v with_o one_o as_o it_o be_v use_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exod._n 3.18_o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v interchangable_a yet_o whether_o some_o other_o signification_n may_v not_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o this_o place_n let_v the_o godly_a learned_a judge_n pharaoh_n say_v who_o be_v jehovah_n etc._n etc._n moses_n and_o aaron_n answer_v thus_o the_o god_n of_o the_o hebrew_n be_v call_v upon_o we_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v their_o answer_n word_n for_o word_n and_o its_o proper_a to_o pharaoh_n question_n wherein_o they_o certify_v pharaoh_n who_o jehovah_n be_v and_o their_o relation_n unto_o he_o he_o that_o be_v his_o name_n be_v call_v upon_o we_o we_o be_v call_v by_o his_o name_n which_o be_v a_o very_a frequent_a scripture_n phrase_n esay_n 43.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d every_o one_o that_o be_v call_v by_o my_o name_n etc._n etc._n thy_o name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v call_v upon_o we_o jer._n 14.9_o and_o very_o many_o the_o like_a which_o be_v a_o satisfactory_a answer_n unto_o pharaoh_n question_n and_o thus_o the_o chald._n par._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o god_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v call_v upon_o we_o and_o so_o the_o samaritan_n be_v here_o translate_v thus_o also_o arias_n montanus_n deus_fw-la hebreorum_fw-la invocatus_fw-la est_fw-la super_fw-la nos_fw-la o_o that_o we_o well_o consider_v who_o and_o who_o name_n be_v call_v upon_o we_o who_o it_o be_v who_o own_v we_o for_o his_o people_n and_o know_v who_o who_o be_v he_o which_o be_v one_o part_n of_o god_n sure_a foundation_n and_o seal_n so_o shall_v we_o who_o name_n the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n 2_o tim._n 2.19_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v bold_a in_o he_o as_o those_o jew_n be_v who_o give_v this_o answer_n to_o they_o who_o ask_v they_o we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n etc._n etc._n ezra_n 5.9_o so_o as_o moses_n and_o aaron_n here_o when_o pharaoh_n ask_v who_o be_v jehovah_n they_o answer_v the_o god_n of_o the_o hebrew_n be_v call_v upon_o we_o let_v there_o more_o work_v be_v lay_v upon_o the_o man_n 9_o exod._n 5._o ver._n 9_o the_o hebrew_a word_n sound_v thus_o let_v the_o work_n be_v heavy_a upon_o the_o man_n which_o may_v have_v satisfy_v our_o translator_n and_o be_v put_v into_o the_o text_n and_o not_o cast_v into_o the_o margin_n for_o there_o be_v a_o time_n of_o voluntary_a service_n of_o sin_n when_o man_n bear_v the_o work_n and_o service_n of_o sin_n light_o of_o which_o state_n they_o speak_v numb_a 11.18_o it_o be_v well_o with_o we_o in_o egypt_n until_o the_o lord_n come_v to_o visit_v and_o redeem_v they_o exodus_fw-la 4.31_o and_o then_o the_o spiritual_a pharaoh_n and_o his_o taskmaster_n the_o roll_a lust_n lay_v load_n upon_o they_o make_v their_o work_n heavy_a and_o they_o sensible_a of_o it_o opera_fw-la carnes_z terrina_fw-la opera_fw-la opera_fw-la seculi_fw-la actûs_fw-la terrae_fw-la &_o luteae_fw-la explere_fw-la ministeria_fw-la work_v of_o the_o flesh_n earthly_a work_n work_n of_o the_o world_n the_o dirty_a drudgery_n of_o sin_n say_v origen_n such_o as_o the_o apostle_n call_v the_o service_n of_o uncleanness_n rom._n 6.19_o and_o make_v they_o servant_n of_o the_o pot_n of_o filthy_a lucre_n tit._n 1.7_o of_o divers_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n tit._n 3.3_o of_o this_o state_n speak_v the_o apostle_n rom._n 7.15_o etc._n etc._n now_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n become_v involuntary_a and_o now_o the_o servant_n cry_v out_o for_o deliverance_n verse_n 24._o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o the_o answer_n be_v gratia_n dei_fw-la per_fw-la jesum_fw-la christum_fw-la v._o lat._n the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n cum_fw-la duplicantur_fw-la lateres_fw-la venit_fw-la moses_n when_o the_o tale_n of_o brick_n be_v double_v than_o moses_n come_v and_o then_o the_o people_n be_v most_o fit_a to_o receive_v he_o and_o when_o man_n groan_v under_o the_o egyptian_a burden_n which_o be_v their_o sin_n then_o be_v the_o spiritual_a moses_n the_o prophet_n like_v to_o moses_n most_o welcome_a and_o such_o he_o invite_v and_o welcome_v unto_o himself_o who_o be_v weary_a and_o heavy_a lade_v and_o he_o give_v they_o rest_n matth._n 11.28_o and_o i_o will_v sever_v in_o that_o day_n 22._o exod._n 8._o ver._n 22._o the_o land_n of_o goshen_n in_o which_o my_o people_n dwell_v that_o no_o swarm_n of_o fly_n shall_v be_v there_o etc._n etc._n what_o the_o translator_n here_o turn_v i_o will_v sever_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v more_o than_o a_o mere_a sever_n or_o separate_n it_o add_v somewhat_o which_o may_v excite_v wonderment_n as_o indeed_o such_o a_o separation_n ought_v to_o do_v if_o due_o consider_v for_o what_o through_o want_n of_o due_a regard_n be_v neglect_v the_o same_o advise_o consider_v of_o may_v provoke_v admiration_n and_o a_o very_a powerful_a mean_n this_o separation_n be_v to_o persuade_v the_o heart_n of_o pharaoh_n into_o a_o acknowledgement_n and_o admiration_n of_o god_n great_a power_n if_o he_o have_v not_o harden_v it_o but_o right_o think_v on_o the_o exact_a division_n that_o god_n make_v between_o the_o good_a and_o the_o evil_a the_o oppress_a and_o their_o oppressor_n the_o israelite_n and_o the_o egyptian_n yea_o not_o only_o between_o their_o person_n but_o also_o between_o their_o cattle_n as_o exod._n 9.4_o where_o the_o lord_n make_v the_o like_a wonderful_a separation_n the_o end_n which_o the_o lord_n herein_o aim_v at_o be_v that_o pharaoh_n yea_o and_o all_o ungodly_a man_n in_o the_o world_n may_v be_v induce_v to_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o godhead_n roman_n 1.20_o and_o so_o be_v bring_v to_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n this_o be_v the_o very_a end_n which_o the_o lord_n here_o intend_v as_o appear_v by_o the_o follow_a word_n i_o will_v marvellous_o separate_v the_o land_n of_o goshen_n etc._n etc._n to_o the_o end_n that_o thou_o may_v know_v that_o i_o jehovah_n be_o lord_n or_o governor_n so_o the_o greek_a chald._n pharaph_n and_o arabic_a version_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o earth_n by_o like_o wonderful_a separation_n in_o distribute_v reward_n and_o punishment_n in_o the_o world_n the_o lord_n begin_v the_o first_o dispensation_n and_o advance_v belief_n in_o god_n the_o father_n
〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d jesus_n be_v employ_v wherever_o these_o be_v say_v to_o have_v wrought_v any_o thing_n by_o faith_n for_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o object_n on_o which_o it_o must_v rest_v and_o what_o be_v that_o but_o the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v jesus_n christ_n 1_o cor._n 1.24_o o_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v wrought_v like_o conquest_n in_o our_o soul_n by_o that_o power_n but_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n who_o give_v we_o believer_n in_o his_o mighty_a power_n the_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 1_o cor._n 15.57_o caleb_n still_v the_o people_n before_o moses_n 30._o numb_a 13._o v._n 30._o and_o say_v let_v we_o go_v up_o at_o once_o and_o possess_v it_o for_o we_o be_v well_o able_a to_o overcome_v it_o caleb_n in_o these_o word_n whether_o by_o some_o inarticulate_a sound_n employ_v in_o the_o great_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o the_o latin_n by_o st_n or_o by_o some_o sign_n make_v with_o his_o hand_n as_o act_n 13.16_o obtain_v silence_n he_o encourage_v the_o people_n to_o march_v against_o the_o canaanite_n allege_v that_o they_o be_v well_o able_a to_o overcome_v the_o land_n but_o true_o our_o translator_n have_v almost_o spoil_v calebs_n military_a oration_n by_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d let_v we_o go_v up_o at_o once_o what_o all_o at_o once_o soft_a and_o fair_a without_o doubt_n caleb_n be_v more_o wise_a then_o to_o put_v the_o people_n already_o discomfit_v upon_o a_o sudden_a expedition_n those_o word_n be_v more_o emphatical_a if_o render_v in_o their_o genuine_a and_o proper_a sense_n ascendendo_fw-la ascendamus_fw-la by_o ascend_v let_v we_o ascend_v viz._n gradatim_fw-la pedetentìm_fw-la not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o all_o at_o once_o not_o all_o together_o some_o there_o be_v who_o conceive_v that_o the_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n be_v wrought_v all_o at_o once_o so_o they_o say_v they_o be_v justify_v all_o in_o a_o instant_n whereas_o the_o command_n be_v he_o that_o be_v righteous_a let_v he_o be_v righteous_a still_o the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o be_v righteous_a let_v he_o work_v righteousness_n still_o 11._o rev._n 22._o v._n 11._o revel_v 21.11_o it_o be_v a_o gradual_a and_o successive_a work_n it_o be_v none_o of_o god_n way_n of_o destroy_v the_o spiritual_a enemy_n but_o by_o degree_n so_o exod._n 23.29_o 30._o and_o to_o lead_v man_n in_o successive_o by_o little_a and_o little_a as_o jacob_n lead_v his_o sheep_n gen._n 33.14_o likewise_o in_o the_o follow_a word_n it_o be_v a_o good_a encouragement_n that_o caleb_n give_v when_o he_o say_v we_o be_v well_o able_a to_o overcome_v it_o though_o he_o say_v not_o so_o only_o our_o translator_n make_v he_o speak_v so_o calebs_n word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d praevalendo_n praevalebimus_fw-la by_o prevail_v we_o shall_v prevail_v whereby_o he_o not_o only_o encourage_v they_o aver_v that_o they_o be_v able_a to_o prevail_v but_o likewise_o instruct_v they_o and_o put_v they_o in_o a_o way_n of_o so_o do_v let_v not_o he_o that_o believe_v make_v haste_n nor_o hope_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o at_o once_o but_o let_v we_o learn_v of_o caleb_n to_o make_v the_o experiment_n of_o our_o former_a victory_n encouragement_n to_o after_o enterprise_v so_o by_o prevail_v we_o shall_v prevail_v nor_o shall_v our_o labour_n be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o he_o who_o have_v begin_v a_o good_a work_n in_o we_o will_v finish_v it_o until_o the_o day_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o my_o servant_n caleb_n 24._o numb_a 14._o v._n 24._o because_o he_o have_v another_o spirit_n with_o he_o and_o have_v follow_v i_o full_o he_o will_v i_o bring_v into_o the_o land_n whereinto_o he_o go_v and_o his_o seed_n shall_v possess_v it_o these_o word_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o speak_v by_o the_o lord_n christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n apply_v the_o same_o history_n unto_o he_o hebr._n 3._o and_o 4_o where_o have_v compare_v christ_n the_o lord_n of_o the_o house_n with_o moses_n god_n faithful_a servant_n in_o it_o wherefore_o say_v he_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o that_o be_v christ_n voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o provocation_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o temptation_n in_o the_o wilderness_n when_o your_o father_n tempt_v i_o that_o be_v christ_n for_o so_o the_o same_o temptation_n be_v express_o apply_v unto_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10.9_o neither_o let_v we_o tempt_v christ_n as_o some_o of_o they_o also_o tempt_v and_o the_o apostle_n have_v apply_v part_n of_o psal_n 95._o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n he_o pursue_v the_o same_o argument_n union_n with_o christ_n mention_v hebr._n 3.6_o who_o that_o be_v christ_n house_v be_v we_o if_o we_o hold_v fast_o the_o confidence_n and_o the_o rejoice_v of_o the_o hope_n firm_a unto_o the_o end_n he_o then_o have_v quote_v the_o word_n of_o that_o psalm_n to_o his_o purpose_n v._o 7._o 11._o he_o resume_v the_o same_o argument_n warn_v they_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n v._o 12._o and_o exhort_v they_o to_o exhort_v one_o another_o daily_a lest_o they_o shall_v be_v harden_v by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n v._o 13._o this_o he_o enforce_v by_o repeat_v the_o same_o bless_a effect_n the_o union_n with_o and_o participation_n of_o christ_n for_o say_v he_o we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o christ_n if_o we_o hold_v the_o begin_n of_o our_o confidence_n steadfast_a unto_o the_o end_n while_o it_o be_v say_v to_o day_n if_o you_o will_v hear_v his_o voice_n harden_v not_o your_o heart_n as_o in_o the_o provocation_n for_o some_o when_o they_o have_v hear_v do_v provoke_v howbeit_o not_o all_o not_o moses_n not_o aaron_n not_o joshua_n not_o caleb_n other_o indeed_o provoke_v the_o lord_n and_o they_o shall_v not_o see_v it_o but_o my_o servant_n caleb_n because_o he_o have_v another_o spirit_n with_o he_o and_o have_v fulfil_v after_o i_o he_o will_v i_o bring_v into_o the_o land_n whereinto_o he_o go_v and_o his_o seed_n shall_v possess_v it_o in_o which_o word_n we_o have_v these_o divine_a truth_n contain_v 1._o caleb_n be_v the_o lord_n servant_n 2._o caleb_n have_v another_o spirit_n with_o he_o 3._o caleb_n fulfil_v after_o the_o lord_n 4._o caleb_n go_v into_o the_o land_n 5._o the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v bring_v caleb_n into_o the_o land_n whereinto_o he_o go_v 6._o calebs_n seed_n shall_v possess_v it_o 7._o because_o caleb_n the_o lord_n servant_n have_v another_o spirit_n and_o fulfil_v after_o the_o lord_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o will_v bring_v caleb_n into_o the_o land_n whereinto_o he_o go_v and_o that_o his_o seed_n shall_v possess_v it_o 8._o all_o those_o man_n who_o have_v see_v my_o glory_n and_o my_o miracle_n which_o i_o do_v in_o egypt_n and_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o have_v tempt_v i_o now_o these_o ten_o time_n sure_o they_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o land_n which_o i_o swear_v unto_o their_o father_n neither_o shall_v any_o of_o they_o who_o provoke_v i_o see_v it_o but_o my_o servant_n caleb_n etc._n etc._n 1._o the_o lord_n say_v of_o caleb_n that_o he_o be_v his_o servant_n what_o caleb_n be_v we_o read_v numb_a 13._o what_o be_v it_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n servant_n general_o his_o servant_n you_o be_v who_o you_o obey_v rom._n 6._o and_o what_o be_v it_o to_o obey_v what_o else_o but_o pliable_o and_o willing_o to_o submit_v one_o own_o will_n to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o another_o will_n 1._o obedience_n must_v be_v pliable_a and_o willing_a esay_n 1.19_o 2._o it_o must_v be_v to_o the_o command_n of_o another_o as_o such_o for_o if_o the_o natural_a bent_n of_o one_o own_o will_n be_v to_o the_o same_o act_n which_o another_o command_n without_o respect_n have_v to_o the_o command_n as_o such_o it_o be_v nulla_fw-la vel_fw-la minor_fw-la either_o no_o obedience_n at_o all_o or_o less_o say_v s._n gregory_n because_o obedience_n proper_o respect_v the_o fulfil_n not_o of_o our_o own_o but_o of_o another_o will_n for_o example_n jer._n 35.6_o 7._o have_v the_o son_n of_o rechab_n be_v natural_o abstemious_a and_o love_v no_o wine_n their_o obedience_n to_o their_o father_n have_v be_v either_o so_o much_o the_o less_o or_o indeed_o none_o at_o all_o when_o therefore_o the_o lord_n faith_n of_o caleb_n that_o he_o be_v his_o servant_n it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v that_o he_o be_v obedient_a that_o be_v that_o he_o be_v willing_a and_o pliable_a to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o lord_n will_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v this_o we_o must_v know_v that_o there_o be_v a_o
great_a difference_n between_o do_v that_o which_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o we_o may_v do_v that_o which_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n 1._o as_o natural_a agent_n not_o as_o voluntary_a thus_o the_o egyptian_n lend_v the_o israelite_n their_o gold_n &_o jewel_n at_o their_o departure_n out_o of_o egypt_n as_o natural_a agent_n for_o willing_o they_o will_v never_o have_v 1._o disfurnish_v themselves_o 2._o lend_v their_o good_n to_o those_o who_o they_o shall_v never_o see_v again_o 3._o and_o arm_v their_o enemy_n against_o themselves_o 2._o as_o voluntary_a agent_n yet_o not_o do_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n voluntary_o and_o willing_o but_o either_o execute_v their_o own_o evil_a will_n as_o herod_n and_o pontius_n pilate_n and_o the_o gentile_n and_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n do_v what_o the_o hand_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n determine_v before_o to_o be_v do_v act_v 4.28_o 3._o or_o do_v what_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o fear_n as_o laban_n hurt_v not_o jacob_n gen._n 31.29_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o egyptian_n let_v the_o israelite_n depart_v out_o of_o egypt_n exod._n 12._o balaam_n do_v not_o curse_v but_o bless_a israel_n numb_a 24._o 4._o or_o else_o they_o do_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o hope_n of_o reward_n and_o self-seeking_a thus_o the_o false_a prophet_n prophesy_v for_o hire_v some_o saducies_n live_v orderly_a out_o of_o hope_n of_o temporal_a blessing_n the_o pharisee_n make_v long_a prayer_n and_o give_v alm_n and_o do_v all_o they_o do_v to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n all_o these_o and_o many_o the_o like_a do_v the_o same_o thing_n which_o god_n will_v to_o be_v do_v but_o none_o of_o they_o can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v genuine_a servant_n and_o obedient_a unto_o the_o lord_n 1._o but_o the_o first_o of_o these_o we_o may_v call_v serviceable_a instrument_n of_o god_n qui_fw-la acti_fw-la aguntur_fw-la which_o be_v rather_o use_v as_o tool_n and_o wrought_v by_o then_o work_v of_o and_o by_o themselves_o 2._o the_o second_o be_v the_o enemy_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o power_n he_o so_o overrule_v that_o he_o make_v they_o do_v his_o work_n and_o serve_v his_o end_n and_o that_o when_o most_o of_o all_o they_o advance_v their_o own_o 3._o the_o three_o be_v the_o lord_n slave_n and_o vassal_n who_o will_v not_o do_v any_o good_a unless_o they_o fear_v otherwise_o to_o be_v beat_v 4._o the_o four_o and_o last_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n mercenary_n and_o hireling_n who_o do_v his_o work_n but_o mere_o and_o sole_o for_o wage_n otherwise_o they_o will_v do_v no_o good_a these_o all_o these_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n servant_n extraordinary_a his_o retainer_n and_o servant_n at_o large_a but_o the_o true_a and_o genuine_a servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o such_o as_o be_v in_o ordinary_a service_n be_v obedient_a unto_o he_o pliable_o and_o willing_o submit_v their_o will_n unto_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n 6._o ephes_n 6._o v._n 6._o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d exit_fw-la anima_fw-la or_o ex_fw-la animo_fw-la as_o the_o vulg._n latin_n from_o or_o out_o of_o the_o soul_n or_o mind_n or_o heart_n when_o their_o heart_n be_v according_a to_o god_n heart_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v of_o his_o servant_n david_n 22._o act_n 13._o v._o 22._o i_o have_v find_v a_o man_n after_o my_o heart_n who_o shall_v fulfil_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d all_o my_o will_n act_n 13.22_o and_o such_o a_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v caleb_n as_o his_o name_n signify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d secundum_fw-la cor_fw-la according_a to_o the_o heart_n mind_n and_o will_v of_o god_n will_v god_n we_o be_v all_o of_o we_o such_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o we_o have_v as_o the_o lord_n say_v that_o caleb_n have_v another_o spirit_n with_o he_o for_o our_o understanding_n of_o this_o we_o must_v know_v that_o the_o lord_n make_v a_o promise_n unto_o caleb_n and_o his_o seed_n of_o the_o holy_a land_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n make_v a_o promise_n unto_o caleb_n and_o his_o seed_n of_o the_o holy_a land_n upon_o consideration_n of_o condition_n fulfil_v on_o calebs_n part_n 1._o he_o have_v another_o spirit_n 2._o he_o follow_v the_o lord_n full_o touch_v both_o these_o condition_n there_o be_v some_o doubt_n may_v be_v make_v of_o the_o translation_n as_o to_o the_o former_a we_o may_v render_v the_o word_n out_o of_o the_o hebrew_n thus_o but_o to_o my_o servant_n caleb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o reward_n or_o because_o that_o another_o spirit_n be_v with_o he_o etc._n etc._n what_o be_v that_o other_o spirit_n and_o how_o be_v it_o with_o caleb_n 1._o as_o to_o the_o former_a the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d spiritus_fw-la alter_fw-la a_o other_o spirit_n that_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 2_o cor._n 4.13_o this_o spirit_n of_o faith_n rest_v on_o the_o wisdom_n and_o truth_n of_o god_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o on_o the_o power_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n as_o for_o the_o effect_v his_o promise_n the_o subdue_a the_o canaanite_n and_o bring_v israel_n into_o that_o land_n this_o be_v another_o spirit_n differ_v from_o that_o of_o the_o false_a spy_n and_o people_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n bondage_n and_o unbelief_n which_o other_o spirit_n may_v be_v render_v a_o new_a spirit_n 15._o esay_n 65._o v._o 15._o as_o esay_n 65.15_o he_o shall_v call_v his_o servant_n by_o another_o name_n i_o rather_o turn_v it_o a_o new_a name_n as_o the_o lxx_o there_o do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o new_a name_n all_o agree_v that_o esay_n there_o prophecy_v of_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherein_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a 2_o cor._n 5.17_o yea_o what_o the_o prophet_n there_o call_v another_o name_n he_o call_v a_o new_a name_n esay_n 62.4_o and_o what_o s._n luke_n act_v 2.4_o call_v other_o tongue_n s._n mark_v 16.17_o call_v new_a tongue_n and_o what_o moses_n here_o call_v another_o spirit_n ezechiel_n call_v a_o new_a spirit_n ezech._n 11.19_o and_o 36.26_o why_o have_v caleb_n another_o spirit_n he_o be_v now_o enter_v into_o a_o other_o a_o new_a estate_n the_o estate_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n in_o who_o all_o thing_n be_v new_a 2_o cor._n 5.17_o which_o he_o receive_v by_o the_o hear_n or_o obedience_n of_o faith_n gal._n 3.2_o when_o he_o believe_v in_o the_o truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o promise_v the_o holy_a land_n to_o the_o courageous_a believer_n this_o be_v figure_v by_o all_o those_o war_n and_o victory_n over_o the_o seven_o nation_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o jehoshua_n and_o the_o dispensation_n of_o christ_n be_v describe_v by_o mortify_v kill_a crucify_a destroy_v and_o so_o conquer_a and_o overcome_v they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n gal._n 5.24_o the_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o christ_n that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n jos_n 10.26_o rom._n 6.6_o this_o be_v that_o death_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o be_v so_o precious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n psal_n 116.15_o that_o death_n whereof_o the_o apostle_n speak_v for_o thy_o sake_n we_o be_v kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o howbeit_o this_o death_n do_v not_o extinguish_v we_o but_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v mortify_v but_o we_o become_v more_o than_o conqueror_n through_o he_o that_o love_v we_o rom._n 8.37_o for_o the_o achieve_v of_o this_o victory_n in_o his_o new_a state_n there_o be_v need_n of_o a_o new_a spirit_n even_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o victory_n that_o overcome_v the_o world_n 1_o john_n 5.4_o this_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o shall_v consider_v that_o caleb_n be_v engage_v in_o a_o war_n against_o the_o seven_o nation_n he_o therefore_o have_v need_n of_o counsel_n and_o strength_n for_o counsel_n and_o strength_n be_v for_o the_o war_n esay_n 36.5_o and_o therefore_o this_o new_a spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o wisdom_n and_o counsel_n and_o in_o the_o might_n and_o strength_n of_o god_n which_o you_o read_v both_o together_o on_o the_o new_a man_n esay_n 11.1_o 2._o there_o shall_v come_v forth_o a_o rod_n out_o of_o the_o stem_n of_o jesse_n and_o a_o branch_n shall_v grow_v out_o of_o his_o root_n 1._o esay_n 11._o v._o 1._o a_o branch_n grow_v not_o out_o of_o the_o root_n of_o tree_n but_o out_o of_o their_o stock_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d therefore_o be_v better_o turn_v a_o sucker_n sprout_n or_o sprig_n here_o &_o
dishonour_v by_o we_o but_o in_o this_o the_o father_n shall_v be_v glorify_v that_o we_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n fourteen_o ser._n fourteen_o and_o be_v make_v the_o disciple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 2.8_o john_n 15._o v._o 2.8_o so_o will_v he_o cleanse_v we_o when_o we_o thus_o bear_v his_o name_n even_o so_o o_o god_n make_v clean_a our_o heart_n within_o we_o and_o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o we_o thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v what_o not_o according_a to_o law_n and_o justice_n 17._o deut._n 5._o v._o 17._o be_v the_o act_n of_o the_o magistrate_n here_o inhibit_v who_o proceed_v according_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o he_o adjudge_v he_o to_o die_v who_o bath_n shed_v man_n blood_n gen._n 9.6_o no_o act_n of_o justice_n be_v hereby_o forbid_a but_o establish_v rather_o but_o what_o if_o a_o private_a man_n kill_v another_o ignorant_o who_o he_o hute_v not_o before_o time_n deut._n 19.4_o 5._o casual_o come_v not_o under_o this_o precept_n it_o be_v possible_a a_o man_n may_v not_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o shed_v blood_n yet_o may_v god_n deliver_v a_o man_n into_o his_o hand_n who_o though_o he_o slay_v yet_o he_o be_v excusable_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v provide_v city_n of_o refuge_n and_o propound_v a_o case_n whereby_o he_o who_o kill_v another_o shall_v not_o be_v put_v to_o death_n deut._n 9.4_o 5._o yet_o the_o act_n of_o the_o magistrate_n and_o of_o he_o who_o slay_v another_o without_o lay_v wait_n for_o he_o both_o act_n come_v under_o the_o word_n kill_v which_o therefore_o be_v not_o adequate_a and_o proper_a to_o this_o prohibition_n before_o we_o yea_o the_o take_v away_o life_n from_o the_o beast_n for_o the_o sustenance_n of_o man_n be_v kill_v also_o but_o not_o forbid_v the_o kill_v here_o forbid_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o object_n be_v of_o a_o innocent_a person_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o act_n it_o be_v wilful_o and_o felonious_o commit_v and_o out_o of_o propense_a malice_n as_o our_o lawyer_n speak_v and_o that_o be_v murder_n as_o our_o old_a translator_n have_v hold_v forth_o this_o commandment_n in_o these_o term_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n the_o old_a be_v better_a touch_v this_o word_n as_o i_o remember_v i_o speak_v somewhat_o on_o exod._n 20._o parallel_n unto_o this_o place_n before_o we_o but_o because_o in_o the_o book_n of_o deuteronomie_n there_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o iteration_n and_o repetition_n as_o of_o the_o law_n so_o of_o divers_a other_o matter_n former_o speak_v of_o in_o the_o former_a book_n i_o shall_v either_o whole_o waive_n or_o very_o brief_o touch_v upon_o what_o argument_n i_o have_v speak_v unto_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a whereunto_o our_o lord_n here_o direct_v we_o as_o for_o the_o outward_a murder_n of_o what_o extent_n it_o be_v and_o what_o punishment_n be_v due_a unto_o it_o humane_a law_n civil_a and_o municipal_a take_v cognisance_n of_o it_o the_o spiritual_a murder_n be_v commit_v 1._o against_o once_o own_o soul_n or_o 2._o against_o one_o neighbour_n or_o against_o one_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n there_o be_v a_o murder_n commit_v against_o one_o own_o soul_n prov._n 6.32_o and_o 29.24_o job_n 5.2_o in_o these_o and_o like_a case_n a_o man_n be_v felo_fw-la de_fw-la se_fw-la a_o self-murderer_n 2._o spiritual_a murder_n be_v also_o commit_v against_o one_o neighbour_n matth._n 5.21_o 22._o 1_o john_n 3.15_o 3._o there_o be_v also_o a_o spiritual_a murder_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n and_o the_o lord_n christ_n three_o way_n 1._o in_o adam_n when_o his_o innocent_a nature_n in_o we_o be_v murder_v revel_v 13.8_o 2._o in_o the_o flesh_n upon_o the_o cross_n 1_o cor._n 15.3_o 3._o in_o the_o spirit_n so_o often_o as_o his_o good_a motion_n in_o we_o be_v suppress_v hebr._n 6.6_o these_o and_o such_o as_o these_o he_o call_v murderer_n for_o whereas_o every_o sin_n have_v the_o name_n from_o the_o end_n whereat_o it_o aim_v and_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v according_a to_o the_o will_n and_o purpose_n whence_o it_o proceed_v as_o wrath_n envy_n or_o hatred_n against_o our_o neighbour_n may_v be_v call_v murder_n because_o they_o tend_v thereunto_o and_o the_o will_n and_o purpose_n of_o he_o who_o be_v angry_a envious_a or_o malicious_a be_v a_o murderous_a will_n and_o purpose_n although_o real_o and_o in_o the_o event_n they_o murder_v not_o their_o neighbour_n even_o so_o the_o wrath_n envy_n and_o malice_n against_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o christ_n may_v be_v call_v murder_n although_o they_o proceed_v no_o further_o than_o the_o perverse_a will_n you_o go_v about_o to_o kill_v i_o say_v our_o lord_n john_n 8._o so_o traitor_n be_v esteem_v and_o suffer_v death_n according_a to_o their_o will_n and_o purpose_n although_o they_o effect_v it_o not_o what_o reason_n be_v there_o for_o this_o there_o be_v in_o the_o heart_n these_o three_o notable_a part_n 1._o the_o rational_a the_o 2._o concupiscible_a and_o the_o 3._o irascible_a which_o answer_v unto_o these_o three_o necessary_a office_n in_o a_o city_n the_o chief_a magistrate_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o rational_a order_v all_o thing_n by_o reason_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o concupiscible_a which_o be_v the_o quaestor_n or_o treasurer_n who_o provide_v and_o lay_v out_o for_o what_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o support_n of_o the_o city_n now_o if_o any_o obstruction_n or_o hindrance_n happen_v in_o the_o execution_n of_o the_o questor_n office_n then_o arise_v in_o the_o heart_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o irascible_a which_o answer_v to_o the_o militia_n and_o garrison-souldier_n who_o remove_v those_o impediment_n and_o obstruction_n this_o irascible_a though_o it_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o more_o compound_a affection_n yet_o the_o principle_n here_o understand_v be_v wrath_n or_o anger_n which_o be_v not_o sin_n because_o implant_v of_o god_n in_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o psalmist_n real_o distinguish_v they_o and_o after_o he_o the_o apostle_n be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o howbeit_o from_o the_o exorbitancy_n of_o the_o concupiscible_a the_o appetite_n inflame_v towards_o something_o desirable_a and_o hinder_v from_o fruition_n natural_o there_o be_v a_o boil_a of_o the_o blood_n about_o the_o heart_n whence_o the_o quaestor_n or_o treasurer_n desire_v the_o help_n of_o the_o militia_n the_o souldery_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o the_o impediment_n the_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v sometime_o burn_v excessive_o and_o beyond_o measure_n and_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n we_o shall_v observe_v this_o in_o the_o way_n of_o cain_n as_o s._n judas_n call_v it_o v._o 11._o cain_n signify_v possession_n and_o peculiar_a propriety_n in_o the_o flesh_n desire_v yea_o engross_a all_o thing_n natural_a humane_a and_o divine_a all_o must_v serve_v it_o as_o psal_n 73.9_o according_a to_o martin_n luther_n what_o they_o say_v must_v be_v speak_v from_o heaven_n and_o what_o they_o speak_v must_v prevail_v upon_o earth_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o sensual_a propriety_n challenge_v god_n acceptance_n of_o whatsoever_o it_o do_v yea_o and_o engross_v it_o unto_o itself_o so_o that_o god_n approbation_n be_v give_v to_o the_o simple_a harmless_a and_o righteous_a abel_n wrath_n and_o envy_n burn_v against_o he_o and_o all_o the_o holy_a prophet_n from_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n to_o the_o blood_n of_o zachariah_n this_o inordinate_a desire_n and_o wrathful_a and_o envious_a disposition_n be_v from_o the_o evil_a one_o who_o be_v call_v abaddon_n and_o apollyon_n revel_v 9.11_o a_o murderer_n from_o the_o beginning_n and_o by_o the_o jew_n at_o this_o day_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o destroyer_n this_o we_o find_v 1_o john_n 3.11_o 12._o whence_o the_o greek_a tongue_n retain_v the_o memory_n of_o the_o first_o murderer_n name_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v to_o kill_v quaere_fw-la since_o it_o be_v murder_n while_o yet_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o such_o in_o god_n sight_n whether_o be_v any_o thing_n add_v by_o perform_v the_o outward_a act_n yea_o or_o no_o sure_o there_o be_v for_o proof_n of_o this_o let_v the_o first_o murder_n be_v examine_v gen._n 4.4_o it_o be_v such_o in_o god_n sight_n when_o cain_n be_v very_o wroth_a and_o his_o countenance_n fall_v but_o all_o that_o time_n the_o lord_n be_v patient_a and_o dehort_v he_o and_o reason_v with_o he_o if_o thou_o do_v well_o shall_v thou_o not_o be_v accept_v and_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o well_o sin_n lie_v at_o the_o door_n etc._n etc._n all_o this_o time_n cain_n be_v guilty_a before_o god_n and_o in_o danger_n of_o the_o judgement_n but_o have_v perform_v the_o outward_a act_n than_o the_o lord_n denounce_v his_o judgement_n against_o he_o this_o will_v further_o appear_v from_o god_n different_a reward_n of_o good_a or_o evil_n work_v intend_v and_o perform_v for_o since_o god_n
murderer_n much_o less_o ought_v any_o man_n to_o actuate_v such_o a_o wicked_a affection_n no_o not_o for_o any_o price_n the_o lord_n denounce_v a_o curse_n against_o such_o a_o one_o curse_a be_v he_o that_o take_v reward_n to_o slay_v a_o innocent_a person_n this_o translation_n do_v not_o full_o express_v the_o hebrew_n text_n 25._o deut._n 27._o v._o 25._o for_o what_o be_v render_v a_o innocent_a person_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d where_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o express_v at_o all_o in_o the_o translation_n i_o wish_v it_o be_v thus_o render_v curse_a be_v he_o that_o take_v or_o be_v take_v in_o the_o participle_n a_o reward_n to_o smite_v or_o slay_v the_o soul_n the_o innocent_a blood_n or_o blood_n of_o the_o innocent_a so_o that_o the_o soul_n and_o innocent_a blood_n or_o blood_n of_o the_o innocent_a shall_v be_v join_v by_o apposition_n so_o we_o read_v they_o put_v together_o gen._n 9.4_o but_o flesh_n with_o the_o life_n thereof_o which_o be_v the_o blood_n thereof_o you_o shall_v not_o eat_v the_o word_n be_v better_o understand_v by_o apposition_n without_o the_o supplement_n but_o flesh_n in_o or_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o life_n or_o soul_n thereof_o the_o blood_n thereof_o you_o shall_v not_o eat_v where_o life_n or_o soul_n and_o blood_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v as_o the_o same_o thing_n for_o the_o blood_n be_v such_o a_o vehicle_n of_o the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v often_o say_v to_o be_v the_o same_o with_o it_o if_o the_o natural_a life_n be_v so_o precious_a how_o much_o more_o precious_a be_v the_o spiritual_a life_n the_o word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v the_o soul_n and_o how_o little_a be_v it_o regard_v by_o most_o man_n how_o they_o corrupt_v other_o by_o their_o lewd_a example_n by_o corrupt_a do_n ezech._n 20.44_o by_o corrupt_a communication_n by_o wicked_a counsel_n what_o a_o brand_n be_v that_o upon_o the_o name_n and_o memory_n of_o jeroboam_n that_o he_o make_v israel_n to_o sin_n how_o near_o do_v this_o concern_v those_o who_o by_o their_o office_n and_o place_n be_v to_o give_v ghostly_a counsel_n unto_o other_o how_o dreadful_a will_v their_o account_n be_v who_o take_v reward_v to_o slay_v the_o soul_n that_o shall_v not_o die_v and_o save_v the_o soul_n alive_a that_o shall_v not_o live_v by_o their_o lie_v to_o god_n people_n who_o hear_v their_o lie_n ezech._n 13.19_o how_o careful_a and_o watchful_a be_v man_n especial_o over_o any_o one_o in_o relation_n unto_o they_o if_o by_o deep_a melancholy_n or_o vi_o morbi_fw-la by_o force_n of_o a_o disease_n he_o attempt_v to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o himself_o but_o how_o many_o wilful_o corrupt_a and_o destroy_v themselves_o how_o many_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d self-murderer_n soul-murderer_n their_o own_o and_o other_o yet_o such_o a_o cainish_a generation_n we_o live_v in_o that_o almost_o every_o man_n think_v it_o strange_a that_o he_o shall_v be_v his_o brother_n keeper_n gen._n 4.9_o when_o yet_o in_o the_o creation_n god_n give_v every_o man_n commandment_n concern_v his_o neighbour_n ecclus_n 17.14_o these_o be_v the_o corrupt_a son_n esay_n 1.24_o who_o plunge_v themselves_o and_o other_o in_o the_o pit_n of_o corruption_n let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o get_v out_o of_o this_o pit_n there_o be_v a_o dispute_n hot_o pursue_v at_o this_o day_n touch_v our_o fall_n whether_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v through_o one_o person_n or_o whether_o every_o one_o fall_v in_o his_o own_o person_n which_o controversy_n concern_v our_o fall_n i_o believe_v not_o so_o necessary_a as_o our_o endeavour_n to_o arise_v from_o our_o fall_n a_o company_n of_o people_n fall_v into_o a_o pit_n and_o when_o many_o reason_v and_o dispute_v how_o they_o come_v there_o one_o wise_a than_o the_o rest_n advise_v they_o for_o the_o present_a to_o leave_v off_o that_o question_n and_o rather_o to_o find_v mean_n how_o they_o may_v get_v out_o sure_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n but_o how_o shall_v corruption_n inherit_v incorruption_n 1_o cor._n 15.50_o we_o can_v otherwise_o receive_v incorruption_n and_o immortality_n unless_o we_o be_v unite_v by_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n unto_o incorruption_n and_o immortality_n say_v irenaeus_n faith_n in_o the_o operative_a power_n of_o god_n raise_v we_o up_o from_o the_o dead_a col._n 2.12_o without_o this_o faith_n corrupt_a man_n abide_v in_o the_o pit_n of_o corruption_n who_o will_v not_o believe_v to_o return_v out_o of_o darkness_n job_n 15.22_o but_o as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n can_v not_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o pain_n or_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o syriac_a the_o band_n of_o death_n but_o according_a to_o what_o be_v prophesy_v of_o he_o thou_o will_v not_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o those_o who_o believe_v in_o the_o operative_a power_n of_o god_n who_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v his_o holy_a or_o rather_o merciful_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n the_o word_n there_o render_v holy_a one_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v not_o proper_o holy_a but_o merciful_a and_o so_o pagnin_n and_o other_o render_v it_o psal_n 16.10_o and_o although_o the_o apostle_n apply_v the_o word_n in_o the_o singular_a number_n unto_o christ_n act_v 2.27_o yet_o the_o word_n in_o the_o psalm_n be_v in_o the_o plural_a number_n thou_o will_v not_o suffer_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thy_o merciful_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n as_o be_v understand_v also_o of_o those_o who_o be_v christ_n and_o raise_v with_o he_o per_fw-la motum_fw-la antityprae_fw-la by_o conformity_n unto_o their_o head_n from_o death_n to_o life_n from_o corruption_n unto_o incorruption_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a whereby_o they_o be_v declare_v to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n as_o they_o who_o corrupt_v themselves_o be_v not_o for_o 2._o 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