Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n

Word A Word B Word C Word D Occurrence Frequency Band MI MI Band Prominent
lord_n beseech_v good_a please_v 23,628 5 8.8360 4 false
View all documents for the selected quad

Text snippets containing the quad

ID Title Author Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication) STC Words Pages
A08300 A poore mans rest founded vpon motiues, meditations, and prayers. Expressing to the inward man, true consolation. In all kindes and times of afflication. By Io. Norden. Norden, John, 1548-1625? 1620 (1620) STC 18629; ESTC S105984 150,903 437

There are 18 snippets containing the selected quad. | View original text

oflife_o with_o such_o sincerity_n and_o bolduesse_n as_o neither_o fear_n nor_o affection_n may_v hinder_v the_o same_o that_o we_o thy_o flock_n may_v fructify_v and_o increase_v our_o knowledge_n in_o faith_n thereby_o and_o more_o and_o more_o desire_n to_o feed_v at_o that_o the_o table_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o be_v fill_v open_v my_o heart_n as_o thou_o do_v lidyac_n that_o i_o may_v attend_v with_o diligence_n to_o the_o preach_n of_o thy_o word_n send_v forth_o store_n of_o labourer_n o_o good_a lord_n into_o thy_o harvest_n which_o by_o their_o careful_a pain_n and_o faithful_a endeavour_n may_v gather_v the_o disperse_a sheaf_n of_o thy_o church_n into_o thy_o celestial_a barn_n and_o banish_v from_o this_o wholesome_a work_n all_o such_o as_o be_v not_o send_v from_o thou_o and_o come_v not_o true_o to_o edify_v but_o rather_o to_o reap_v their_o own_o gain_n make_v as_o it_o be_v ma●…_n chandise_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n teach_v in_o stead_n of_o truth_n the_o tradition_n of_o man_n lord_n vouchsafe_v grace_n into_o the_o lip_n of_o those_o that_o be_v now_o prepare_v to_o declare_v thy_o will_n &_o grace_n into_o our_o heart_n that_o be_v present_a to_o hear_v it_o that_o they_o by_o teach_v true_o and_o we_o by_o follow_v effectual_o may_v through_o christ_n obtain_v of_o thou_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a light_a instead_o of_o darkness_n peace_n for_o trouble_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n in_o stead_n of_o worldly_a felicity_n that_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o celestial_a comfort_n we_o may_v despise_v terrestrial_a and_o after_o this_o life_n end_v enjoy_v the_o perfect_a joy_n of_o eternal_a felicity_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o prayer_n after_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o holy_a word_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o keep_v it_o luke_n 11._o 28._o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o righteous_a but_o the_o doer_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v be_v justify_v rom._n 2._o 13._o be_v you_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_v yourselves_o rom._n 1._o 22._o o_o heavenly_a father_n and_o most_o merciful_a god_n see_v that_o we_o have_v now_o receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o the_o hear_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a and_o holy_a word_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o minister_n the_o fruit_n whereof_o doetend_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v the_o way_n to_o eternal_a life_n in_o christ_n our_o lord_n vouchsafe_v o_o good_a father_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o imprint_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o gladsome_a and_o most_o comfortable_a tiding_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v and_o receive_v this_o day_n of_o thou_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o thy_o minister_n and_o grant_v that_o in_o faith_n unfeigned_a ●t_a may_v lay_v up_o the_o same_o in_o our_o understanding_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o that_o forget_v the_o same_o and_o neglect_v the_o exercise_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v take_v away_o as_o tree_n that_o bear_v no_o truit_n and_o so_o be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n therefore_o we_o most_o humble_o pray_v and_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v send_v we_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n the_o comforter_n which_o may_v retain_v the_o good_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o our_o heart_n whereby_o we_o may_v appear_v as_o tree_n bear_v good_a fruit_n and_o so_o be_v preserve_v until_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o will_v then_o receive_v we_o and_o give_v we_o the_o inheritance_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v for_o as_o many_o as_o believe_v in_o his_o most_o holy_a word_n amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n day_n at_o night_n o_o everlasting_a and_o merciful_a god_n i_o give_v thou_o thanks_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o of_o thy_o mercy_n thou_o have_v nourish_v and_o preserve_v i_o by_o thy_o divine_a power_n and_o govern_v i_o by_o thy_o word_n &_o holy_a spirit_n this_o day_n and_o all_o this_o week_n yea_o and_o at_o all_o other_o time_n of_o my_o life_n protect_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n and_o providence_n and_o i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n to_o cover_v and_o bury_v all_o my_o misdéede_n which_o heretofore_o i_o have_v commit_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n in_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o son_n forgive_v o_o lord_n the_o evil_a that_o i_o have_v commit_v supply_v the_o good_a which_o i_o have_v omit_v restore_v what_o i_o have_v lose_v heal_v my_o sore_n cleanse_v my_o filthiness_n lighten_v my_o darkness_n and_o alter_v the_o whole_a state_n of_o my_o mind_n that_o nothing_o may_v be_v want_v to_o good_a purpose_n in_o i_o nor_o any_o thing_n lurk_v in_o i_o which_o may_v offend_v thou_o water_n o_o lord_n the_o seed_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v this_o day_n with_o the_o dew_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o with_o sound_a judgement_n and_o godly_a devotion_n i_o may_v practice_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v please_v to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n and_o that_o my_o heart_n be_v always_o obedient_a to_o thy_o commandment_n i_o may_v pass_v my_o time_n in_o peace_n through_o thy_o protection_n o_o lord_n stretch_v out_o thy_o hand_n over_o i_o and_o of_o thy_o accustom_a goodness_n defend_v i_o this_o night_n keep_v i_o from_o searefull_a and_o wicked_a dream_n unprofitable_a care_n idle_a cogitation_n and_o outward_a violence_n compass_n i_o about_o on_o every_o side_n with_o thy_o grace_n that_o when_o i_o shall_v either_o take_v care_n for_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n or_o careful_o seek_v for_o those_o thing_n which_o appertain_v unto_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n i_o may_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n sound_v in_o my_o heart_n from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o apostie_a the_o lord_n shall_v relieve_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o necessity_n and_o yield_v thou_o a_o crown_n of_o eternal_a glory_n with_o christ_n his_o belove_a in_o the_o heaven_n grant_v o_o lord_n this_o and_o all_o other_o grace_n meet_v for_o i_o even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n my_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o a_o man_n begin_v his_o labour_n or_o enter_v into_o the_o execution_n of_o any_o profession_n omnipotent_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n since_o thou_o have_v command_v that_o all_o humane_a creature_n shall_v labour_v and_o eat_v their_o bread_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o their_o brow_n while_o they_o abide_v in_o this_o life_n and_o yet_o see_v no_o man_n can_v prosper_v without_o thy_o blessing_n or_o receive_v any_o good_a success_n in_o his_o affair_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v bless_v our_o labour_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o thereby_o we_o may_v have_v just_a occasion_n to_o confess_v thy_o goodness_n assistance_n and_o fatherly_a care_n which_o thou_o take_v of_o us._n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n o_o lord_n be_v our_o guide_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v faithful_o exercise_v the_o work_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o vocation_n without_o any_o fraud_n or_o deceit_n &_o give_v we_o grace_v rather_o to_o regard_v the_o follow_v of_o thy_o ordinance_n then_o to_o satisfy_v the_o appetite_n of_o our_o own_o sinful_a flesh_n which_o covet_v to_o enrich_v itself_o by_o any_o mean_n whatsoever_o nevertheless_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n to_o bless_v and_o prosper_v our_o endeavour_n grant_v we_o also_o cheerful_a disposition_n to_o help_v and_o relieve_v such_o as_o be_v in_o distress_n according_a to_o thy_o talent_n best_o owe_v upon_o us._n and_o let_v we_o keep_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o humility_n not_o puff_v ourselves_o up_o above_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a by_o that_o which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o thy_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n but_o if_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n be_v so_o to_o deal_v with_o we_o as_o to_o abase_v and_o impoverish_v we_o far_o beyond_o that_o which_o our_o weak_a nature_n can_v bear_v yet_o vouchsafe_v to_o enrich_v we_o with_o cleave_v faithful_o to_o thy_o promise_n whereby_o we_o shall_v no_o way_n fall_v into_o distrust_n but_o rather_o be_v more_o certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o will_v never_o forsake_v we_o in_o the_o extremity_n of_o our_o want_n and_o calamity_n enable_v we_o to_o perform_v true_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n give_v we_o the_o use_n of_o all_o our_o limb_n and_o sense_n with_o a_o holy_a endeavour_n to_o perform_v our_o calling_n and_o patience_n to_o attend_v thy_o leisure_n to_o replenish_v we_o both_o with_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a comfort_n receive_v thereby_o daily_o new_a occasion_n to_o give_v thou_o praise_v and_o thanks_n and_o to_o expect_v all_o thing_n from_o thou_o hear_v we_o
the_o great_a extremity_n of_o childbirth_n and_o to_o give_v unto_o i_o the_o sweet_a taste_n and_o feel_v of_o thy_o comfort_n not_o only_o in_o joy_n that_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n which_o make_v i_o to_o forget_v my_o sorrow_n but_o much_o more_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o bless_a providence_n and_o care_n over_o i_o who_o holy_a hand_n have_v strengthen_v and_o uphold_v i_o who_o have_v bring_v fa●te_a weather_n after_o storm_n and_o joy_n after_o tear_n let_v thy_o sweet_a comfort_n always_o rest_n with_o i_o and_o give_v i_o grace_n since_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v i_o a_o glad_a mother_n that_o i_o may_v also_o become_v a_o good_a mother_n in_o show_v myself_o obedient_a unto_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v careful_a for_o the_o instruction_n and_o bring_v up_o of_o my_o child_n in_o thy_o ●eare_z that_o we_o may_v show_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o this_o life_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o sweet_a comforter_n the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o glorious_a god_n be_v all_o honour_n and_o praise_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o a_o manseruant_n let_v servant_n be_v subject_a to_o their_o master_n and_o please_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n not_o answer_v again_o neither_o picker_n but_o that_o they_o show_v all_o good_a faithfulness_n that_o they_o may_v adorn_v the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n in_o all_o thing_n 1_o tit._n 2._o 9_o 10._o &_o 1_o pet._n 2._o 18._o o_o most_o merciful_a and_o everliving_a god_n who_o have_v ordain_v in_o the_o world_n that_o there_o shall_v be_v master_n and_o servant_n and_o do_v hear_v abraham_n servant_n cry_v to_o thou_o i_o now_o prepare_v myself_o to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n because_o service_n be_v necessary_a for_o i_o to_o maintain_v i_o in_o this_o life_n and_o do_v beseech_v thou_o o_o most_o love_a father_n to_o provide_v for_o i_o among_o good_a people_n that_o may_v not_o debar_v i_o from_o hear_v thy_o word_n but_o rather_o give_v i_o occasion_n by_o their_o good_a example_n to_o seek_v those_o thing_n which_o belong_v to_o my_o salvation_n assist_v i_o also_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v render_v they_o good_a and_o honest_a service_n and_o true_o take_v charge_n of_o whatsoever_o they_o trust_v i_o withal_o prosper_v o_o god_n my_o labour_n and_o give_v a_o blessing_n to_o those_o affair_n which_o i_o shall_v manage_v and_o under-take_v that_o thy_o grace_n govern_v i_o while_o i_o serve_v on_o earth_n i_o may_v afterward_o be_v a_o heir_n and_o fellow-citizen_n by_o christ_n jesus_n ●eanes_v in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n thy_o mercy_n be_v so_o great_a at_o capernaum_n to_o the_o centurion_n servant_n that_o he_o find_v a_o good_a master_n thou_o do_v likewise_o so_o love_o respect_v poor_a joseph_n when_o he_o be_v a_o servant_n that_o all_o thing_n prosper_v under_o his_o hand_n i_o beseech_v thou_o extend_v thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o a_o poor_a willing_a servant_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v appoint_v so_o let_v i_o rest_v content_v amen_n lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n and_o prosper_v my_o endeavour_n a_o prayer_n of_o a_o maid-servant_n o_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n see_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o call_v i_o to_o this_o estate_n and_o condition_n that_o i_o must_v serve_v to_o sustain_v life_n and_o gain_v those_o benefit_n necessary_o belong_v thereto_o i_o submit_v myself_o willing_o to_o thy_o providence_n and_o appointment_n for_o i_o know_v thou_o do_v not_o despise_v to_o speak_v to_o abraham_n servant_n hagar_n and_o do_v likewise_o provide_v good_a mistress_n for_o bilha_n and_o zilpha_n therefore_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thy_o majesty_n to_o provide_v a_o honest_a place_n for_o i_o where_o too_o much_o rigour_n severity_n and_o hard_a usage_n may_v not_o be_v show_v i_o give_v i_o grace_v also_o to_o yield_v unto_o they_o faithful_a and_o true_a service_n carry_v always_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o keep_v myself_o chaste_a and_o honest_a with_o dutiful_a obedience_n to_o my_o mistress_n and_o order_v my_o master_n business_n as_o it_o become_v i_o bless_v all_o my_o indenour_n that_o i_o neither_o waste_n spoil_n nor_o destroy_v any_o thing_n set_v a_o lock_n on_o my_o lip_n that_o by_o evil_a word_n i_o give_v no_o occasion_n of_o strife_n or_o dissension_n but_o rather_o that_o i_o may_v procure_v peace_n so_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o my_o power_n to_o do_v thou_o know_v o_o god_n much_o better_a than_o myself_o what_o be_v needful_a for_o i_o and_o thy_o word_n teach_v i_o that_o with_o thou_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n but_o thou_o hear_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a as_o well_o as_o the_o great_a and_o mighty_a when_o they_o unfeigned_o make_v their_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n before_o meat_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o heavenly_a father_n which_o of_o thy_o unspeakable_a mercy_n towards_o we_o have_v provide_v meat_n and_o drink_n for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o weak_a body_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o use_v they_o reverent_o as_o from_o thy_o hand_n with_o thankful_a heart_n let_v thy_o blessing_n rest_n upon_o these_o thy_o good_a creature_n to_o our_o comfort_n and_o sustentation_n and_o grant_v we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o as_o we_o do_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n for_o this_o food_n of_o our_o body_n so_o our_o soul_n may_v earnest_o long_o after_o the_o food_n of_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n a_o thanksgiving_n after_o meat_n to_o thou_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n which_o have_v create_v redeem_v continual_o preserve_v and_o at_o this_o time_n feed_v we_o be_v ascribe_v all_o honour_n glory_n and_o power_n might_n and_o dominion_n now_o and_o ever_o more_o o_o lord_n preserve_v thy_o church_n universal_a this_o church_n wherein_o we_o live_v the_o king_n majesty_n the_o prince_n and_o realm_n grant_v thy_o gospel_n a_o free_a passage_n confound_v antichrist_n and_o all_o heresy_n finish_v soon_o these_o day_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v we_o to_o everlasting_a peace_n through_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ._n amen_n finis_fw-la a_o brief_a table_n of_o all_o the_o prayer_n and_o other_o thing_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n the_o motive_n for_o a_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n fol._n 1._o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n 2_o morning_n prayer_n where_o the_o family_n assemble_v 6_o the_o motive_n for_o a_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n 11_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n 13_o a_o evening_n prayer_n where_o the_o family_n assemble_v 15_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o private_a family_n morning_n and_o evening_n 22_o in_o the_o morning_n add_v this_o 29_o in_o the_o evening_n add_v this_o 30_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o king_n 31_o for_o obedience_n unto_o god_n 33_o to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n 36_o for_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 40_o for_o sunday_n morning_n 42_o before_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n 44_o for_o the_o preach_a of_o the_o holy_a word_n 46_o for_o sunday_n night_n 48_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o a_o man_n begin_v his_o labour_n 50_o a_o thanksgiving_n or_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v after_o a_o man_n labour_n be_v finish_v 52_o a_o general_a confession_n for_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o vanity_n of_o carnal_a delight_n 53_o for_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n after_o sin_n commit_v 56_o a_o preparation_n to_o the_o communion_n 61_o at_o the_o communion_n 66_o after_o the_o communion_n 73_o a_o motive_n to_o the_o prayer_n follow_v against_o temptation_n 75_o a_o prayer_n against_o all_o temptation_n especial_o to_o any_o particular_a sin_n 78_o for_o a_o prosperous_a journey_n 82_o a_o motive_n to_o a_o prayer_n against_o enemy_n 85_o a_o prayer_n against_o enemy_n 87_o of_o the_o flock_n for_o their_o faithful_a pastor_n 91_o for_o observation_n of_o god_n commandment_n 95_o a_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n concern_v the_o continuance_n of_o god_n correction_n 104_o a_o fit_a and_o comfortable_a meditation_n when_o god_n seem_v most_o angry_a with_o us._n 107_o against_o despair_n 110_o against_o backslide_v in_o religion_n and_o for_o increase_v of_o faith_n 113_o a_o comfortable_a consultation_n and_o sweet_a resolution_n what_o course_n to_o take_v in_o time_n of_o deep_a distress_n 116_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o distress_a man_n 133_o a_o motive_n to_o a_o prayer_n for_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 135_o a_o prayer_n for_o patience_n in_o affliction_n 136_o against_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n 140_o the_o way_n true_o to_o seek_v our_o god_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o first_o prayer_n in_o distress_n 144_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o second_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o distress_a man_n 150_o the_o second_o prayer_n for_o constancy_n in_o affliction_n 152_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o three_o prayer_n 158_o the_o three_o prayer_n wherein_o he_o fly_v and_o whole_o rely_v upon_o god_n 159_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o four_o prayer_n 164_o the_o four_o prayer_n wherein_o he_o pray_v for_o faith_n zeal_n and_o strength_n to_o undergo_v god_n correction_n 166_o a_o morive_v to_o the_o five_o prayer_n 172_o the_o five_o prayer_n wherein_o the_o poor_a man_n pray_v god_n to_o keep_v he_o from_o despair_n 174_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o six_o prayer_n 179_o the_o six_o prayer_n to_o learn_v how_o to_o leave_v the_o world_n and_o to_o desire_v heaven_n 180_o a_o motive_n to_o the_o seven_o prayer_n wherein_o the_o poor_a distress_a man_n desire_n be_v to_o hold_v fast_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n and_o to_o show_v himself_o thankful_a 185_o the_o seven_o prayer_n in_o distress_n 186_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o eight_o prayer_n wherein_o the_o poor_a distress_a man_n crave_v pardon_n for_o his_o sin_n 190_o the_o motive_n to_o the_o nine_o prayer_n for_o assurance_n of_o god_n providence_n 197_o the_o nine_o prayer_n wherein_o the_o poor_a distress_a man_n acknowledge_v that_o though_o god_n do_v deserve_o punish_v he_o yet_o he_o assure_v himself_o that_o god_n will_v relieve_v he_o 199_o a_o motive_n to_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o comfort_n and_o relief_n receive_v of_o he_o in_o the_o time_n of_o necessity_n and_o affliction_n 206_o preparative_n to_o thankfulness_n 238_o a_o general_a thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n spiritual_a and_o corporal_a 240_o another_o thanksgiving_n in_o and_o for_o god_n correction_n 245_o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o that_o enemy_n have_v not_o prevail_v according_a to_o their_o desire_n 250_o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v after_o the_o return_n of_o a_o journey_n or_o come_v to_o some_o inn_n or_o place_n of_o rest_n 253_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n 255._o meditation_n concern_v the_o majesty_n power_n and_o love_n of_o god_n 258_o concern_v the_o knowledge_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n 264_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 272_o of_o the_o benefit_n of_o faith_n in_o god_n 279_o concern_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o man_n haphappinesse_n in_o this_o life_n 285_o a_o sweet_a contemplation_n of_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n 291_o a_o consideration_n of_o the_o dangerous_a estate_n of_o the_o impenitent_a wicked_a one_o after_o this_o life_n 298_o a_o exhortative_a conclusion_n wherein_o the_o afflict_a be_v stir_v up_o to_o patience_n and_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o misery_n and_o base_a estate_n 311_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o sick_a man_n 318_o for_o patience_n in_o sickness_n 319_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n 324_o a_o confession_n of_o sin_n with_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o poor_a distress_a man_n morning_n and_o evening_n and_o at_o all_o time_n else_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v there_o unto_o move_v 326_o a_o very_a comfortable_a and_o most_o pathetical_a prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o great_a distress_n have_v wife_n and_o child_n and_o in_o debt_n not_o able_a to_o maintain_v the_o one_o or_o satisfy_v the_o other_o 331_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o sick_a man_n when_o he_o be_v recover_v 339_o in_o time_n of_o infection_n pray_v thus_o yea_o often_o 341_o if_o not_o infect_v pray_v thus_o 345_o in_o time_n of_o tempest_n and_o unseasonable_a weather_n 348_o for_o peace_n in_o true_a religion_n 351_o a_o devout_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o widow_n 355_o for_o one_o that_o prepare_v himself_o for_o marriage_n 358_o for_o a_o young_a man_n or_o maid_n prepare_v to_o marriage_n 361_o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o woman_n great_a with_o child_n 363_o to_o be_v say_v of_o a_o woman_n in_o travel_n 365_o a_o thanksgiving_n of_o a_o woman_n after_o her_o delivery_n 367_o a_o prayer_n of_o a_o manseruant_n 370_o a_o prayer_n of_o a_o maid-servant_n 37●_n a_o thanksgiving_n before_o meat_n 373_o a_o thanksgiving_n after_o meat_n 375_o finis_fw-la
so_o to_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o this_o present_a life_n as_o become_v thy_o saint_n o_o continue_v thy_o word_n of_o truth_n among_o we_o ever_o to_o our_o comfort_n let_v the_o seed_n thereof_o now_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n take_v such_o deep_a root_n that_o neither_o the_o burn_a heat_n of_o persecntion_n cause_n it_o to_o wither_v nor_o the_o thorny_a care_n of_o this_o world_n riches_n or_o voluptuous_a live_n choke_v it_o but_o as_o seed_v sow_v in_o good_a ground_n it_o may_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n according_a to_o thy_o pleasure_n o_o father_n give_v we_o grace_n that_o when_o we_o hear_v or_o ●●nde_v by_o thy_o word_n any_o sin_n that_o be_v in_o we_o we_o may_v strive_v and_o study_v without_o delay_n willing_o to_o reform_v it_o keep_v we_o good_a god_n that_o we_o never_o swerve_v for_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n from_o our_o own_o true_a knowledge_n become_v seruer_n of_o time_n and_o devier_n of_o thou_o keep_v we_o from_o all_o hardness_n of_o heart_n contempt_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o from_o all_o dissemble_n of_o sincerity_n increase_v true_a love_n among_o we_o more_o and_o more_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n o_o god_n with_o grace_n necessary_a this_o parcel_n of_o it_o our_o native_a land_n and_o country_n dear_a father_n bless_v it_o still_o with_o continuance_n of_o thy_o truth_n jessen_v in_o it_o daily_o the_o number_n of_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a papist_n profane_a atheist_n and_o increase_v the_o number_n of_o thy_o true_a child_n preserve_v unto_o we_o long_o alive_a good_a lord_n if_o it_o please_v thou_o our_o gracious_a king_n and_o governor_n multiply_v thy_o spirit_n upon_o he_o and_o all_o his_o that_o still_o more_o and_o more_o he_o and_o they_o may_v seek_v and_o set_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o maintain_v christian_a religion_n in_o all_o purity_n suppress_v all_o vice_n superstition_n and_o idolatry_n with_o all_o severity_n give_v unto_o he_o a_o honourable_a counsel_n give_v they_o grace_n necessary_a for_o such_o a_o calling_n bless_v all_o other_o noble_n magistrate_n and_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o this_o realm_n with_o true_a heart_n to_o thou_o and_o to_o this_o country_n increase_v in_o this_o our_o israel_n the_o number_n of_o true_a watchman_n who_o heart_n may_v seek_v thou_o and_o thy_o people_n and_o not_o their_o own_o glory_n and_o commodity_n bring_v to_o thy_o fold_n by_o they_o such_o wander_a remnant_n as_o be_v thou_o and_o o_o lord_n be_v gracious_a to_o our_o kindred_n and_o friend_n in_o the_o flesh_n lighten_v their_o heart_n with_o the_o sun_n of_o understanding_n that_o they_o and_o we_o acknowledgeing_a one_o truth_n may_v glorify_v thou_o in_o the_o true_a and_o constant_a profession_n of_o the_o same_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n comfort_n o_o christ_n thy_o afflict_a member_n wheresoever_o or_o howsoever_o trouble_v and_o grant_v we_o peace_n in_o our_o day_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n final_o because_o the_o night_n be_v now_o upon_o we_o and_o we_o ready_a to_o take_v our_o rest_n let_v the_o bed_n o_o lord_n strike_v into_o our_o heart_n a_o consideration_n that_o the_o grave_n be_v almost_o ready_a for_o us._n which_o of_o we_o can_v tell_v whether_o these_o eye_n of_o we_o once_o close_v up_o shall_v ever_o open_v any_o more_o again_o or_o no_o lord_n therefore_o receive_v we_o into_o thy_o hand_n we_o all_o here_o now_o commend_v ourselves_o body_n &_o soul_n unto_o thy_o holy_a protection_n and_o providence_n keep_v we_o this_o night_n and_o evermore_o ready_a for_o thou_o when_o thou_o shall_v call_v us._n hear_v we_o o_o lord_n o_o god_n and_o father_n merciful_a in_o these_o our_o petition_n for_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o saviour_n in_o who_o name_n we_o altogether_o beg_v these_o mercy_n say_v as_o christ_n our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n let_v thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o outstretch_v arm_n o_o lord_n be_v still_o our_o defence_n thy_o mercy_n &_o love_a kindness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o salvation_n thy_o true_a and_o holy_a word_n our_o instruction_n thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n amen_n the_o lord_n bless_v we_o and_o save_v we_o and_o make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o the_o lord_n turn_v his_o favourable_a countenance_n towards_o we_o this_o night_n and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o private_a family_n morning_n and_o evening_n levit._n 26._o 6._o if_o you_o true_o serve_v god_n you_o shall_v sleep_v and_o none_o shall_v make_v you_o afraid_a lord_n prepare_v our_o heart_n open_v our_o lip_n sanctify_v our_o prayer_n and_o increase_v our_o faith_n o_o most_o mighty_a lord_n god_n and_o our_o most_o merciful_a and_o love_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o poor_a creature_n and_o unworthy_a child_n humble_o present_v ourselves_o in_o his_o name_n before_o thy_o glorious_a majesty_n acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v most_o unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n by_o reason_n not_o only_o of_o our_o original_n but_o also_o of_o our_o continual_a actual_a sin_n and_o deep_a disobedienee_n be_v original_o bear_v the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o the_o least_o of_o our_o actual_a transgression_n be_v sufficient_a to_o cast_v we_o into_o hell_n and_o utter_a perdition_n if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o manifold_a iniquity_n we_o therefore_o do_v humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o merciful_a father_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n free_o to_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v our_o manifold_a offence_n both_o in_o that_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o do_v those_o thing_n thou_o have_v forbid_v and_o leave_v undo_v the_o thing_n thou_o have_v command_v lord_n forgive_v we_o and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o let_v they_o never_o good_a and_o gracious_a father_n rise_v up_o in_o judgement_n to_o our_o condemnation_n give_v we_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o free_a forgiveness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o henceforth_o evermore_o so_o sanctify_v our_o heart_n mind_n and_o body_n that_o we_o never_o hereafter_o give_v consent_n to_o the_o corrupt_a motion_n of_o our_o fleshly_a affection_n and_o unclean_a desire_n and_o let_v the_o lively_a light_n of_o thy_o continual_a presence_n so_o illuminate_v our_o dark_a understand_n that_o we_o may_v still_o search_v for_o thy_o will_n in_o thy_o word_n reveal_v and_o give_v we_o will_n and_o power_n to_o practice_v and_o perform_v all_o godly_a service_n duty_n and_o obedience_n to_o thou_o give_v we_o feel_v heart_n that_o we_o may_v find_v out_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o confess_v unto_o thou_o our_o infirmity_n and_o that_o we_o may_v bold_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n fall_v down_o before_o thou_o call_v faithful_o and_o sincere_o upon_o thy_o holy_a name_n for_o pardon_v for_o our_o former_a evil_n &_o for_o grace_n to_o reform_v so_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o wicked_a life_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v please_v to_o accept_v we_o anew_o into_o thy_o favour_n and_o fatherly_a protection_n grant_v that_o we_o may_v continual_o feel_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n more_o and_o more_o the_o virtue_n and_o power_n of_o the_o death_n &_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n &_o that_o we_o may_v continual_o strive_v against_o and_o mortify_v our_o gross_a sin_n and_o foul_a corruption_n and_o grow_v more_o strong_a against_o all_o evil_a motion_n and_o temptation_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o be_v more_o and_o more_o renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n and_o feel_v a_o continual_a increase_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o read_n hear_v and_o meditate_v of_o thy_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a word_n and_o a_o fervency_n of_o true_a zeal_n to_o séekethy_a glory_n by_o increase_a more_o and_o more_o in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o the_o hatred_n of_o sin_n in_o ourselves_o &_o rebuke_v it_o in_o other_o especial_o in_o those_o of_o who_o we_o have_v charge_n and_o in_o a_o happy_a and_o faithful_a go_n forward_o in_o all_o godly_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o will_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n direct_v and_o strengthen_v we_o that_o we_o may_v with_o all_o faithfulness_n labour_n to_o
they_o there_o will_v be_v much_o require_v and_o that_o our_o sin_n will_v be_v the_o great_a and_o our_o judgement_n the_o more_o heavy_a if_o we_o make_v not_o right_a use_n of_o this_o thy_o mercy_n and_o concern_v the_o watchman_n who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v over_o our_o soul_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o enlarge_v his_o heart_n to_o increase_v his_o gift_n and_o to_o replenish_v he_o yet_o with_o a_o full_a measure_n of_o thy_o grace_n give_v he_o o_o lord_n the_o true_a zeal_n and_o spirit_n of_o paul_n that_o he_o may_v with_o all_o boldness_n of_o speech_n give_v unto_o we_o thy_o gospel_n and_o publish_v even_o the_o secret_n thereof_o for_o the_o edify_a and_o comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n make_v he_o powerful_a in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n like_o apollo_n that_o by_o the_o power_n thereof_o he_o may_v both_o convict_v our_o conscience_n and_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o gainsayers_a pour_v into_o he_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n the_o word_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n that_o he_o may_v right_o judge_v of_o our_o estate_n and_o understand_v what_o thing_n be_v most_o expedient_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o and_o so_o may_v speak_v to_o our_o conscience_n find_v we_o out_o in_o our_o special_a sin_n and_o direct_v we_o in_o those_o holy_a course_n from_o which_o we_o have_v chief_o stray_v let_v his_o word_n prick_v our_o heart_n forward_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n make_v he_o firm_a and_o constant_a in_o the_o best_a course_n that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o reed_n shake_v with_o the_o wind_n but_o as_o a_o sure_a foundation_n that_o by_o his_o perseverance_n in_o good_a work_n our_o heart_n may_v be_v the_o better_o establish_v and_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o christ_n who_o command_v the_o star_n and_o hold_v they_o in_o thy_o right_a hand_n to_o defend_v he_o from_o unreasonable_a and_o evil_a man_n and_o from_o the_o wrong_n and_o injury_n of_o the_o wicked_a enemy_n of_o thy_o truth_n for_o doubtless_o man_n of_o corrupt_a mind_n will_v resist_v the_o truth_n with_o all_o their_o power_n therefore_o good_a lord_n bless_v his_o labour_n to_o the_o call_n and_o convert_n of_o those_o which_o be_v elect_v unto_o salvation_n make_v our_o heart_n flexible_a to_o yield_v true_a obedience_n to_o thy_o word_n deliver_v from_o his_o mouth_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v it_o not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o a_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v indeed_o thy_o word_n and_o make_v it_o also_o effectual_a in_o we_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v professor_n and_o hearer_n of_o thy_o holy_a will_n but_o also_o practiser_n and_o continual_a performer_n of_o the_o same_o and_o teach_v we_o to_o reverence_v he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o to_o love_v he_o for_o his_o profession_n and_o work_n sake_n not_o spare_v our_o good_n to_o relieve_v he_o know_v it_o be_v a_o small_a thing_n for_o he_o to_o ●eape_v our_o earthly_a thing_n who_o sow_v among_o we_o spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o soul_n in_o all_o our_o supplication_n make_v we_o mindful_a of_o he_o without_o cease_v that_o his_o study_n may_v be_v direct_v his_o endeavour_n guide_v and_o his_o labour_n in_o thy_o work_n bless_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o salvation_n both_o of_o he_o and_o of_o we_o which_o hear_v he_o all_o which_o we_o humble_o and_o earnest_o beg_v at_o thy_o fatherly_a hand_n for_o thy_o dear_a son_n sake_n who_o have_v ordain_v pastor_n and_o teacher_n for_o the_o gather_v together_o of_o his_o saint_n and_o who_o be_v the_o supreme_a and_o sovereign_a bishop_n of_o all_o our_o soul_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a observation_n of_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n o_o omnipotent_a and_o everlasting_a god_n maker_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o have_v from_o the_o very_a beginning_n promise_v to_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o our_o god_n our_o fortress_n our_o buckler_n and_o defence_n our_o castle_n &_o refuge_n who_o have_v bring_v we_o with_o a_o mighty_a and_o strong_a hand_n with_o a_o outstretch_v arm_n out_o of_o the_o land_n wherein_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o live_v in_o bondage_n under_o the_o yoke_n and_o tyranny_n of_o antichrist_n and_o satan_n into_o the_o land_n that_o flow_v with_o milk_n and_o honey_n and_o of_o true_a religion_n wherewith_o thou_o feéde_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o faithful_a one_o to_o their_o unspeakable_a comfort_n grant_v that_o as_o through_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_n thou_o vouchsafe_v to_o bring_v we_o into_o this_o world_n and_o to_o frame_v we_o to_o thy_o own_o image_n and_o likeness_n so_o we_o may_v account_v thou_o as_o our_o only_a god_n worship_v none_o other_o beside_o thou_o make_v ourselves_o none_o image_n of_o any_o likeness_n either_o of_o thing_n above_o or_o thing_n beneath_o nor_o to_o seek_v help_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o any_o as_o a_o god_n beside_o thou_o who_o as_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n thou_o bring_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o moses_n and_o aaron_n where_o they_o be_v in_o bondage_n and_o be_v continual_o oppress_v with_o sundry_a kind_n of_o vexation_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n so_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o bring_v we_o and_o deliver_v we_o from_o a_o great_a bondage_n and_o slavery_n evenfrom_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n under_o who_o tyranny_n we_o rest_v and_o now_o escape_v not_o by_o any_o other_o policy_n strength_n or_o power_n but_o by_o the_o bloodshedding_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n who_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o our_o sake_n to_o bring_v we_o from_o darkness_n wherein_o we_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n unto_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o again_o and_o to_o redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o land_n of_o righteousness_n from_o blind_a ignorance_n to_o the_o bright_a shine_a daystar_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a will_n who_o be_v not_o only_o a_o most_o love_a and_o most_o gentle_a father_n but_o also_o a_o most_o sharp_a punisher_n and_o revenger_n who_o be_v not_o only_o desirous_a that_o we_o shall_v come_v unto_o thou_o but_o be_v also_o most_o jealous_a over_o we_o lest_o we_o shall_v seek_v or_o follow_v any_o other_o god_n beside_o thou_o yea_o in_o all_o our_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n thou_o will_v that_o we_o seek_v only_o thou_o and_o be_v relieve_v to_o attribute_v the_o only_a mean_a thereof_o unto_o thyself_o whereby_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o thousand_o that_o ●ove_v thou_o fear_v thou_o seek_v thou_o and_o true_o take_v hold_v of_o thou_o as_o their_o only_a god_n and_o again_o threaten_v vengeance_n on_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v thou_o and_o follow_v strange_a god_n neglect_v thy_o commandment_n o_o god_n vouchsafe_v that_o we_o never_o put_v our_o foot_n towards_o any_o strange_a god_n appear_v their_o help_n never_o so_o likely_a and_o plentiful_a but_o that_o it_o may_v both_o now_o and_o ever_o continue_v in_o our_o heart_n to_o confess_v both_o in_o word_n &_o conversation_n that_o there_o be_v none_o other_o god_n beside_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o so_o vouchsafe_v to_o direct_v we_o in_o all_o our_o do_n cogitation_n and_o word_n as_o we_o may_v always_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n fulfil_v thy_o will_n without_o take_v thy_o most_o holy_a and_o most_o glorious_a name_n in_o vain_a by_o blasphemous_a speech_n dishonour_v the_o same_o keep_v we_o most_o love_a father_n not_o only_o from_o the_o most_o detestable_a sin_n of_o perjury_n whereby_o thy_o holy_a name_n be_v often_o deface_v and_o as_o it_o be_v tread_v underfoot_n as_o in_o make_v it_o the_o author_n of_o abominable_a falsehood_n and_o lie_n but_o from_o all_o frivolous_a and_o vain_a eathe_n which_o to_o the_o great_a grief_n of_o thy_o child_n and_o dishonour_n of_o thy_o name_n be_v most_o uncomely_a in_o the_o mouth_n of_o such_o as_o unreverent_o and_o rash_o use_v it_o even_o in_o common_a speech_n without_o any_o urgent_a cause_n whereby_o they_o fall_v into_o the_o most_o heinous_a sin_n of_o take_v thy_o most_o glorious_a name_n in_o vain_a o_o lord_n forgive_v we_o and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v use_v such_o a_o reverend_a manner_n and_o godly_a order_n in_o trial_n of_o matter_n in_o controversy_n as_o we_o may_v be_v always_o true_a hallower_n and_o not_o abuser_n of_o thy_o name_n therein_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o within_o six_o day_n do_v finish_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o
beginning_n and_o in_o the_o seven_o day_n do_v rest_v from_o the_o same_o labour_n command_v we_o to_o observe_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o same_o for_o ever_o and_o to_o rest_v from_o all_o labour_n travel_n and_o worldly_a business_n and_o not_o only_a ourselves_o but_o our_o servant_n ox_n ass_n and_o such_o like_a grant_v that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o lay_v a_o side_n all_o worldly_a care_n and_o business_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n but_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n sanctify_v and_o keep_v it_o holy_a with_o godly_a exercise_n divine_a prayer_n and_o heavenly_a meditation_n with_o diligent_a regard_n to_o the_o avoid_n of_o all_o pastime_n foolish_a and_o uncomely_a exercise_n and_o unlawful_a practice_n whereby_o oftentimes_o the_o affection_n be_v move_v to_o impatience_n pour_v forth_o choler_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o thou_o let_v our_o conversation_n be_v altogether_o modest_a mortify_v our_o own_o desire_n whole_o apply_v ourselves_o not_o only_o on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n but_o all_o the_o week_n yea_o all_o our_o whole_a life_n to_o the_o service_n of_o thou_o to_o the_o honour_v and_o glorify_v of_o thy_o name_n to_o the_o benefit_n of_o our_o soul_n profit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o due_a reverence_n to_o our_o parent_n who_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o honour_n love_n and_o obey_v as_o the_o instrument_n of_o our_o beginning_n thou_o be_v the_o workman_n grant_v lord_n that_o we_o true_o and_o unfeigned_o reverence_v they_o as_o thou_o will_v we_o shall_v that_o we_o may_v long_o continue_v upon_o the_o earth_n not_o in_o the_o number_n of_o careless_a and_o disobedient_a child_n in_o who_o rest_v no_o thankfulness_n for_o so_o great_a benefit_n have_v and_o receive_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o parent_n from_o who_o thou_o have_v say_v thou_o will_v withhold_v thy_o blessing_n and_o altogether_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o liberty_n of_o live_v but_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v so_o order_v ourselves_o by_o thy_o grace_n both_o to_o they_o and_o other_o our_o superior_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v at_o thy_o hand_n many_o good_a gift_n and_o length_n of_o day_n here_o according_a to_o thy_o promise_n in_o christ._n let_v it_o likewise_o please_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o continue_v thy_o blessing_n in_o and_o upon_o we_o that_o it_o may_v go_v well_o with_o we_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n take_v from_o we_o lord_n all_o destres_z of_o revenge_n all_o rancour_n hatred_n and_o malice_n lest_o the_o devil_n who_o ready_o stand_v to_o prick_v we_o forward_o to_o a_o desperate_a mind_n procure_v we_o to_o slay_v the_o innocent_a we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n let_v not_o at_o any_o time_n such_o evil_a imagination_n enter_v into_o our_o heart_n lest_o we_o give_v ourselves_o thereunto_o lose_v the_o reins_n of_o our_o natural_a disposition_n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d incline_v to_o wrath_n that_o unless_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v subdue_v or_o the_o venomous_a s●ing_n thereof_o pluck_v out_o by_o virtue_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n it_o provoke_v we_o to_o wait_v opportunity_n to_o wreak_v our_o malice_n with_o violence_n upon_o such_o as_o by_o small_a occasion_n have_v offend_v we_o yea_o and_o by_o little_a and_o little_o break_v out_o into_o that_o height_n of_o hatred_n as_o to_o provoke_v we_o to_o seek_v the_o mean_n to_o destroy_v the_o innocent_a o_o lord_n forbid_v it_o and_o keep_v we_o from_o the_o most_o pernicious_a sin_n of_o adultery_n which_o be_v so_o odious_a in_o thy_o sight_n as_o thou_o cause_v to_o fall_v in_o one_o day_n for_o the_o same_o twenty_o and_o three_o thousand_o but_o endue_v we_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v our_o body_n clean_a and_o undefiled_a member_n of_o thou_o endue_v with_o perfect_a sanctity_n may_v abandon_v all_o occasion_n that_o may_v procure_v we_o to_o offend_v thou_o retain_v a_o godly_a behaviour_n which_o thou_o dear_o love_v and_o expel_v evil_a concupiscence_n which_o thou_o deadly_a hate_v o_o merciful_a god_n vouchsafe_v to_o keep_v we_o from_o take_v any_o thing_n by_o indirect_a mean_n from_o any_o man_n who_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v as_o ourselves_o the_o desire_n whereof_o good_a lord_n procee_v often_o by_o scarcity_n and_o want_n by_o poverty_n and_o need_n which_o indeed_o thou_o be_v able_a and_o willing_a to_o relieve_v without_o any_o such_o unlawful_a mean_n and_o therefore_o i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v we_o a_o sufficient_a and_o necessary_a portion_n or_o else_o constancy_n and_o unfeigned_a hope_n in_o thou_o to_o be_v relieve_v in_o thy_o good_a time_n and_o utter_o to_o detest_v the_o horrible_a sin_n of_o steal_v for_o thou_o have_v promise_v neither_o to_o fail_v we_o nor_o forsake_v we_o cal●ing_v faithful_o upon_o thou_o in_o time_n of_o our_o necessity_n and_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o beware_v of_o take_v any_o thing_n of_o other_o by_o steaith_o so_o likewise_o vouchsafe_v when_o any_o occasion_n serve_v to_o grant_v we_o heedful_a mind_n to_o depose_v and_o testify_v that_o which_o be_v truth_n according_a to_o our_o knowledge_n without_o any_o respect_n either_o of_o greatness_n friendship_n or_o favour_n of_o the_o one_o or_o the_o envy_n malice_n or_o poverty_n of_o the_o other_o and_o grant_v that_o we_o raise_v no_o false_a accusation_n or_o slander_n upon_o any_o man_n but_o that_o we_o may_v keep_v our_o mouth_n from_o speake_v any_o thing_n hurtful_a unto_o other_o but_o to_o show_v ourselves_o helpefull_a both_o in_o word_n and_o deed_n to_o all_o and_o like_o good_a man_n muse_v and_o meditate_v aforehand_o what_o we_o ought_v to_o speak_v not_o let_v the_o bridle_n of_o our_o lip_n loose_v to_o babble_v out_o that_o which_o first_o come_v into_o our_o mind_n and_o that_o we_o may_v content_v ourselves_o with_o our_o estate_n whatsoever_o thou_o send_v without_o a_o ungodly_a desire_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o belong_v unto_o our_o neighbour_n and_o grant_v we_o by_o thy_o especial_a grace_n evermore_o to_o observe_v and_o faithful_o to_o fulfil_v all_o thy_o most_o godly_a commandment_n in_o the_o name_n &_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n as_o well_o for_o grace_v to_o keep_v thy_o law_n as_o also_o for_o all_o necessary_n for_o body_n and_o soul_n i_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o in_o that_o form_n of_o prayer_n which_o he_o have_v set_v down_o unto_o we_o in_o these_o word_n our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n a_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n concern_v the_o continuance_n of_o god_n correction_n notwithstanding_o our_o continual_a humiliation_n and_o daily_a prayer_n unto_o he_o for_o comfort_n and_o relief_n o_o father_n most_o merciful_a and_o love_a in_o jesus_n christ_n what_o shall_v i_o bring_v unto_o thou_o whereby_o to_o appease_v thy_o wrath_n conceive_v against_o my_o sin_n if_o i_o shall_v bring_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o bull_n or_o goat_n thou_o be_v not_o delight_v with_o they_o teach_v i_o therefore_o o_o lord_n teach_v i_o what_o to_o do_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o again_o i_o have_v long_o call_v upon_o thou_o and_o that_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o most_o belove_a son_n and_o find_v not_o that_o i_o have_v long_o seek_v i_o receive_v not_o that_o i_o have_v many_o day_n desire_v of_o thou_o i_o have_v long_o and_o earnest_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o find_v no_o entrance_n for_o my_o soul_n i_o see_v i_o be_o shut_v out_o of_o thy_o presence_n i_o wait_v and_o be_o weary_a i_o sigh_v and_o see_v no_o remorse_n and_o linger_a thus_o in_o distress_n i_o languish_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o thy_o displeasure_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v so_o het_o kindle_v against_o i_o as_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o give_v over_o my_o suit_n for_o behold_v lord_n my_o misery_n be_v beyond_o measure_n and_o my_o grief_n grow_v daily_o more_o and_o more_o be_v of_o myself_o ignorant_a what_o to_o say_v more_o unto_o thou_o than_o i_o have_v say_v i_o know_v not_o what_o course_n to_o take_v nor_o to_o who_o to_o make_v my_o moan_n direct_v i_o and_o hear_v my_o prayer_n thou_o be_v angry_a with_o i_o all_o thy_o creature_n seem_v to_o be_v also_o offend_v at_o i_o and_o nothing_o seem_v to_o yield_v i_o comfort_n dear_a father_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v whither_o shall_v i_o fly_v to_o find_v rest_n there_o be_v no_o rest_n for_o i_o but_o in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o
it_o as_o a_o great_a benefit_n and_o take_v it_o as_o a_o high_a blessing_n and_o say_v it_o be_v good_a for_o he_o be_v it_o good_a for_o he_o and_o ill_o for_o we_o be_v it_o profitable_a to_o he_o and_o hurtful_a to_o we_o no_o and_o therefore_o paul_n be_v not_o ashamed_a of_o his_o cross_n for_o cross_n make_v we_o the_o companion_n of_o the_o bless_a child_n of_o god_n nay_o they_o make_v we_o the_o more_o like_a to_o our_o elder_a brother_n christ_n jesus_n who_o finish_v our_o redemption_n through_o the_o cross_n and_o make_v the_o way_n to_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n through_o affliction_n and_o he_o that_o be_v ashamed_a to_o follow_v he_o that_o way_n he_o can_v come_v to_o he_o at_o all_o he_o will_v not_o know_v he_o and_o therefore_o he_o shall_v never_o enter_v into_o that_o holy_a place_n he_o shall_v never_o attain_v unto_o that_o rest_n that_o shall_v be_v endless_a and_o most_o joyful_a in_o the_o heaven_n how_o unsavoury_a therefore_o soever_o our_o trouble_n seem_v we_o must_v be_v patient_a and_o never_o give_v over_o to_o cry_v unto_o our_o help_a father_n nor_o to_o use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n in_o our_o calling_n which_o god_n will_v bless_v stay_v ourselves_o in_o hope_n upon_o his_o promise_n let_v we_o never_o dismay_v for_o god_n that_o make_v this_o little_a wound_n without_o do_v it_o to_o cure_v a_o great_a within_o and_o while_o he_o seem_v to_o kill_v we_o it_o be_v that_o we_o may_v live_v ever_o and_o while_o he_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v here_o ignominious_a it_o be_v that_o we_o may_v become_v all_o glorious_a with_o he_o in_o heaven_n the_o poor_a man_n cry_v and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o and_o save_v he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n psal._n 34._o 6._o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n pitch_v round_o about_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o deliver_v they_o vers._n 6._o taste_v you_o and_o see_v how_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o vers._n 8._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o sick_a man_n o_o almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n who_o although_o thou_o be_v still_o in_o thy_o judgement_n yet_o be_v thou_o a_o merciful_a god_n to_o the_o soul_n that_o seek_v théeth_n infinite_a in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o plenteous_a in_o redemption_n for_o though_o thou_o send_v sickness_n yet_o will_v thou_o show_v pity_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o compassion_n for_o thou_o do_v not_o willing_o chastise_v and_o afflict_v the_o child_n of_o man_n therefore_o i_o poor_a wretched_a sinner_n which_o be_o but_o dust_n earth_n and_o ash_n unworthy_a the_o least_o of_o thy_o favour_n do_v free_o confess_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o own_o shame_n that_o i_o be_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n that_o original_a corruption_n stain_v and_o infect_v my_o whole_a nature_n have_v deprive_v i_o of_o all_o holiness_n and_o leave_v in_o i_o a_o inclination_n to_o all_o evil_a and_o that_o i_o have_v by_o my_o innumerable_a transgression_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n break_v all_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n and_o therefore_o beside_o all_o other_o evil_n i_o have_v just_o draw_v this_o sickness_n and_o these_o disease_n upon_o i_o yet_o not_o withstand_v see_v that_o thou_o such_o be_v thy_o exceed_a great_a mercy_n haste_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o misery_n and_o destruction_n of_o thy_o child_n but_o do_v only_o by_o affliction_n try_v correct_v humble_a and_o reform_v they_o for_o there_o present_a and_o everlasting_a good_a i_o do_v therefore_o most_o dear_a and_o love_a father_n most_o humble_o beseech_v thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n to_o pardon_v my_o sin_n the_o only_a cause_n of_o my_o misery_n and_o affliction_n increase_n and_o perfect_a in_o i_o all_o grace_n that_o concern_v salvation_n assist_v i_o with_o the_o counsel_n and_o comfort_n of_o thy_o sacred_a spirit_n and_o convert_v this_o my_o visitation_n to_o my_o amendment_n and_o salvation_n of_o my_o soul_n in_o christ._n if_o it_o be_v thy_o good_a pleasure_n and_o will_v o_o lord_n restore_v i_o to_o my_o perfect_a and_o former_a health_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o perform_v my_o good_a purpose_n and_o pay_v my_o vow_n which_o my_o lip_n have_v promise_v and_o my_o mouth_n have_v speak_v in_o my_o affliction_n but_o also_o henceforth_o grow_v up_o in_o grace_n in_o obedience_n in_o holiness_n until_o i_o come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o my_o hope_n which_o be_v the_o salvation_n of_o my_o soul_n but_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o decree_v by_o this_o chastisement_n to_o finish_v my_o day_n i_o most_o humble_o and_o earnest_o entreat_v thou_o o_o my_o god_n as_o the_o outward_a man_n decay_v to_o renew_v in_o i_o the_o inner_a man_n and_o to_o grant_v that_o as_o the_o body_n die_v so_o thy_o grace_n may_v live_v and_o revive_v in_o i_o shut_v not_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n but_o open_v they_o and_o make_v i_o understand_v what_o the_o hope_n of_o my_o heavenly_a call_n be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o riches_n of_o the_o glorion_n inheritance_n that_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o i_o that_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o faith_n and_o obedience_n and_o end_v my_o life_n in_o thy_o favour_n and_o when_o this_o life_n end_v remain_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o in_o glory_n for_o ever_o vouchsafe_v to_o be_v a_o father_n to_o my_o family_n kinsfolk_n and_o posterity_n plant_v thy_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n confirm_v they_o in_o thy_o grace_n and_o give_v they_o all_o thing_n competent_o necessary_a for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o this_o present_a life_n harken_v o_o lord_n to_o these_o my_o prayer_n and_o grant_v i_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o thy_o heavenly_a wisdom_n see_v necessary_a for_o my_o soul_n or_o body_n for_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thy_o majesty_n and_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v render_v and_o ascribe_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o patience_n in_o sickness_n and_o true_o to_o express_v sorrow_n for_o sin_n o_o my_o most_o love_a and_o merciful_a father_n god_n omnipotent_a who_o art_n nigh_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o truth_n thou_o be_v a_o present_a help_n in_o time_n of_o trouble_n all_o powerful_a full_a of_o wisdom_n and_o compassion_n wonderful_o surpass_v all_o earthly_a parent_n i_o poor_a miserable_a wretch_n long_o trouble_v with_o grievous_a sickness_n and_o so_o sore_o vex_v with_o pain_n and_o torment_n that_o neither_o my_o body_n can_v take_v any_o sleep_n or_o rest_n nor_o my_o spirit_n feel_v any_o ease_n or_o comfort_n do_v here_o in_o the_o only_a merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n present_a and_o humble_a myself_o before_o thou_o humble_o beg_v and_o entreat_v for_o favour_n and_o mercy_n at_o thy_o hand_n work_v in_o my_o heart_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n godly_a sorrow_n and_o repentance_n for_o all_o my_o offence_n impute_v none_o of_o they_o unto_o i_o but_o let_v i_o feel_v and_o be_v assure_v in_o my_o conscience_n that_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o they_o be_v remove_v be_v thou_o my_o physician_n to_o cure_v and_o heal_v i_o avert_v and_o turn_v this_o present_a sickness_n into_o a_o sovereign_a medicine_n and_o this_o vehement_a and_o grievous_a pain_n into_o a_o fatherly_a and_o gentle_a visitation_n let_v thy_o strength_n appear_v in_o my_o weakness_n let_v thy_o power_n be_v perfect_v in_o my_o infirmity_n and_o so_o arm_v i_o in_o this_o my_o temptation_n with_o the_o gift_n of_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a that_o i_o be_v not_o withdraw_v from_o the_o constant_a practice_n of_o holy_a duty_n neither_o yield_v unto_o my_o own_o passion_n and_o the_o suggestion_n of_o satan_n to_o this_o end_n pour_v down_o thy_o bless_a and_o sacred_a spirit_n into_o my_o heart_n ●each_n assist_v and_o direct_v i_o that_o he_o may_v open_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n the_o righteousness_n of_o thy_o judgement_n that_o i_o may_v in_o all_o willingness_n a●…_n knowledge_n the_o equity_n of_o the_o same_o that_o he_o may_v bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n the_o cruel_a and_o most_o bitter_a pain_n and_o torment_n of_o my_o merciful_a lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n who_o by_o his_o death_n have_v swallow_v the_o very_a dregs_n of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o virtue_n of_o it_o have_v so_o temper_v and_o swéetn_v the_o cup_n of_o affliction_n unto_o ●_o manifest_a unto_o i_o the_o glorious_a and_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o holiness_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o servant_n in_o heaven_n that_o the_o certain_a assurance_n hope_v and_o expectation_n thereof_o may_v abundant_o exceed_v and_o take_v away_o all_o my_o present_a grinie_n and_o torment_n i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o
the_o holy_a ghost_n praise_v for_o evermore_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o very_a comfortable_a and_o most_o pathetical_a prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v in_o great_a distress_n and_o danger_n have_v wife_n and_o child_n and_o in_o debt_n not_o able_a to_o maintain_v and_o relieve_v the_o one_o or_o to_o satisfy_v the_o other_o o_o most_o mighty_a merciful_a and_o all-knowing_a father_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n who_o find_v out_o in_o thy_o deep_a and_o all-searching_a knowledge_n all_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v or_o can_v be_v commit_v among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n howsoever_o hide_v and_o secret_a i_o do_v confess_v unto_o thou_o against_o myself_o that_o i_o have_v grievous_o offend_v thou_o by_o my_o manifold_a transgression_n and_o thereby_o have_v draw_v upon_o i_o a_o most_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o thy_o deserve_a wrath_n and_o fearful_a indignation_n insomuch_o as_o if_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v please_v to_o mitigate_v thy_o ●ury_n towards_o i_o i_o shall_v faint_v and_o fall_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o lift_v up_o my_o head_n any_o more_o in_o hope_n of_o thy_o favour_n for_o dear_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o be_o weak_a and_o be_o not_o able_a to_o bear_v thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n by_o my_o own_o power_n or_o merit_n and_o therefore_o good_a father_n lay_v not_o upon_o i_o the_o punishment_n which_o i_o have_v deserve_v take_v away_o thy_o heavy_a hand_n of_o correction_n and_o as_o thou_o be_v patient_a and_o long_a in_o suffer_v the_o sin_n of_o thy_o weak_a child_n he_o yet_o patient_a with_o i_o and_o send_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o season_v i_o anew_o that_o i_o may_v bring_v forth_o now_o the_o fruit_n of_o amendment_n of_o life_n so_o shall_v thy_o punishment_n cease_v and_o comfort_n increase_v though_o i_o be_o heset_v with_o no_o small_a or_o few_o danger_n before_o i_o behind_o i_o on_o my_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o my_o left_a i_o be_o beset_v with_o peril_n so_o that_o which_o way_n soever_o i_o seem_v to_o run_v or_o howsoever_o i_o covet_v to_o escape_v i_o fall_v into_o danger_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v lord_n in_o these_o misery_n i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o the_o consideration_n what_o will_v become_v of_o i_o languish_v in_o fear_n while_o there_o be_v none_o to_o help_v i_o live_v where_o none_o but_o mortal_a creature_n be_v and_o what_o can_v they_o do_v to_o my_o comfort_n lord_n that_o have_v their_o breath_n in_o their_o nostril_n they_o move_v and_o breathe_v and_o live_v and_o speak_v but_o little_a avail_v their_o help_n unless_o thou_o that_o guide_v and_o govern_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o vouchsafe_v to_o move_v they_o to_o commiseration_n and_o patience_n with_o i_o i_o have_v sin_v lord_n against_o thou_o and_o be_o indebt_v unto_o man_n and_o can_v be_v release_v and_o all_o come_v of_o my_o sin_n father_n pardon_v thou_o i_o so_o shall_v thou_o in_o thy_o renew_a love_n send_v i_o new_a relief_n raise_v i_o mean_n to_o satisfy_v man_n or_o qualify_v their_o extremity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v patient_a until_o thy_o help_n come_v and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n teach_v i_o o_o teach_v i_o the_o way_n that_o i_o shall_v choose_v direct_v i_o lord_n what_o course_n i_o shall_v take_v for_o thou_o lord_n be_v wise_a and_o provident_a and_o merciful_a and_o all_o goodness_n come_v of_o thou_o therefore_o o_o lord_n instruct_v i_o by_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o do_v this_o or_o that_o and_o make_v i_o obedient_a unto_o thy_o will_n so_o shall_v all_o return_n to_o my_o good_a raise_v up_o some_o gracious_a mean_n lord_n for_o my_o succour_n for_o thou_o know_v though_o i_o be_v but_o one_o man_n who_o ruin_n can_v be_v but_o as_o the_o death_n of_o the_o least_o creature_n in_o the_o censure_n of_o such_o as_o feel_v not_o nor_o partake_v of_o my_o grief_n neither_o will_v my_o overthrow_n grieve_v such_o as_o have_v no_o share_n of_o my_o misery_n some_o there_o be_v yet_o dear_a father_n who_o thou_o know_v that_o shall_v taste_v of_o the_o bitterness_n of_o my_o fall_n and_o therefore_o lord_n consider_v in_o mercy_n and_o although_o none_o of_o they_o lord_n that_o shall_v feel_v the_o smart_n of_o my_o calamity_n but_o have_v also_o add_v sin_n unto_o my_o sin_n and_o so_o aggravate_v thy_o displeasure_n against_o we_o yet_o in_o thy_o christ_n forgive_v we_o all_o and_o reclaim_v we_o all_o by_o thy_o gentle_a correction_n not_o by_o thy_o furious_a judgement_n and_o as_o a_o sparrow_n lord_n light_v not_o on_o the_o ground_n nor_o one_o hair_n fall_v from_o our_o head_n without_o thy_o providedre_n so_o i_o know_v lord_n that_o nothing_o shall_v befall_v i_o but_o what_o thou_o have_v decree_v even_o for_o my_o good_a both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v thou_o have_v never_o lord_n deal_v so_o sharp_o with_o any_o but_o upon_o serious_a repentance_n they_o have_v receive_v comfort_n they_o have_v taste_v of_o thy_o love_n and_o of_o inward_a peace_n so_o work_n lord_n in_o these_o my_o trial_n and_o by_o these_o my_o cross_n and_o danger_n that_o i_o be_v neither_o inward_o too_o much_o afflict_v with_o fear_n and_o sorrow_n nor_o outward_o too_o much_o cast_v down_o with_o want_n but_o as_o i_o taste_v of_o thy_o correct_a rod_n so_o i_o may_v also_o flood_v thy_o support_a staff_n lord_n thou_o be_v move_v by_o a_o better_a mediator_n then_o be_v my_o complaint_n oh_o hear_v i_o for_o he_o and_o hear_v he_o for_o i_o i_o lord_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o he_o for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n lest_o i_o remain_v here_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o continual_a misery_n where_o there_o be_v no_o true_a or_o lively_a helper_n i_o utter_o perish_v in_o my_o trouble_n it_o be_v no_o true_a help_n lord_n that_o come_v not_o of_o true_a compassion_n and_o there_o be_v no_o true_a compassion_n without_o true_a feel_v of_o another_o misery_n but_o how_o far_o lord_n that_o be_v from_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o thou_o know_v and_o i_o feel_v it_o and_o therefore_o every_o heart_n true_o move_v to_o true_a commiseration_n be_v first_o move_v by_o thou_o oh_o move_v they_o therefore_o move_v thou_o such_o as_o thou_o please_v to_o use_v as_o instrument_n of_o thy_o will_n for_o my_o good_a so_o shall_v i_o use_v it_o and_o accept_v it_o as_o thy_o goodness_n to_o thy_o glory_n but_o lord_n the_o course_n of_o thy_o providence_n teach_v we_o that_o thou_o will_v not_o have_v thy_o dear_a child_n to_o be_v lift_v up_o by_o the_o fullness_n of_o earthly_a thing_n above_o that_o which_o become_v the_o humble_a to_o keep_v they_o still_o in_o awe_n of_o thy_o correction_n forere_fw-la while_n o_o lord_n i_o think_v of_o seife-peace_n little_o fear_v further_o peril_n nor_o to_o be_v thus_o chase_v anew_o as_o i_o be_o by_o such_o as_o seek_v to_o molest_v i_o and_o to_o exact_v that_o from_o i_o by_o rigour_n which_o thou_o know_v i_o be_o not_o yet_o able_a to_o perform_v though_o thou_o fée_v the_o inward_a destres_z of_o my_o heart_n willing_a by_o my_o best_a lawful_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v the_o mean_n to_o satisfy_v all_o man_n their_o due_a and_o it_o grieve_v i_o that_o i_o can_v do_v as_o they_o require_v and_o therefore_o o_o loving_a father_n as_o thou_o well_o know_v what_o be_v want_v supply_v it_o in_o thy_o mercy_n in_o thy_o good_a time_n before_o i_o be_v confound_v altogether_o and_o before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v as_o thou_o bless_v i_o o_o lord_n by_o the_o labour_n of_o my_o hand_n so_o thou_o know_v i_o yield_v to_o they_o to_o who_o it_o be_v due_a and_o therefore_o lord_n since_o they_o will_v not_o have_v patience_n with_o i_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n work_v their_o heart_n to_o be_v more_o pliable_a to_o my_o entreat_n or_o else_o which_o i_o ask_v especial_o if_o it_o please_v thou_o raise_v up_o mean_n for_o i_o that_o i_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o pay_v they_o all_o wherein_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v i_o have_v see_v thy_o salvation_n and_o delivery_n already_o in_o great_a danger_n and_o thy_o promise_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o thy_o providence_n be_v still_o in_o force_n and_o thy_o mercy_n be_v no_o whit_n diminish_v therefore_o lord_n remember_v thy_o mercy_n and_o look_v on_o i_o and_o as_o thou_o say_v unto_o the_o blind_a man_n in_o the_o gospel_n receive_v thy_o ●ight_n and_o he_o see_v so_o lord_n say_v to_o i_o receive_v comfort_n and_o relief_n and_o i_o shall_v receive_v it_o thy_o word_n be_v thy_o will_n and_o thy_o will_n be_v thy_o work_n therefore_o speak_v and_o thy_o will_n shall_v be_v do_v to_o restore_v i_o to_o constancy_n let_v
&_o wisdom_n and_o humbleness_n and_o obedience_n and_o mortification_n and_o zeal_n and_o faith_n and_o hope_v and_o all_o grace_n that_o may_v change_v i_o from_o sin_n to_o sanctity_n from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o coldness_n to_o a_o more_o perfect_a zeal_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n teach_v i_o to_o execute_v my_o vocation_n true_o and_o perfect_o and_o give_v such_o issue_n and_o bless_a success_n to_o all_o my_o endeavour_n labour_n purpose_n and_o proceed_n as_o i_o may_v discharge_v my_o duty_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n to_o my_o brethren_n in_o love_n and_o equity_n and_o to_o myself_o and_o i_o in_o godly_a care_n and_o true_a piety_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o guide_v and_o govern_v i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o that_o i_o may_v more_o and_o more_o fructify_v &_o increase_v in_o all_o godliness_n until_o thou_o shall_v cut_v off_o this_o corruptible_a life_n after_o which_o good_a father_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n let_v i_o inhabit_v &_o evermore_o inherit_v that_o heavenly_a city_n new_a jerusalem_n where_o thou_o sit_v and_o raign_a one_o god_n with_o who_o shall_v live_v all_o thy_o elect_a in_o joy_n unspeakable_a for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o morning_n prayer_n where_o the_o family_n assemble_v o_o almighty_a god_n full_a of_o love_n and_o pity_n the_o chief_a comfort_n that_o any_o sinful_a soul_n can_v have_v when_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n here_o meet_v together_o do_v consider_v of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o we_o have_v ever_o since_o our_o birth_n and_o before_o find_v and_o daily_o do_v find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n together_o with_o our_o great_a unthankfulness_n every_o way_n to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o same_o we_o must_v needs_o confess_v and_o even_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n do_v acknowledge_v that_o most_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n in_o spare_v we_o to_o live_v until_o this_o morning_n before_o which_o time_n thou_o may_v just_o have_v consume_v us._n but_o o_o dear_a god_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v thou_o have_v choose_v and_o elect_v we_o for_o thy_o child_n and_o have_v to_o our_o endless_a comfort_n certify_v and_o make_v know_v the_o same_o unto_o our_o spirit_n by_o thy_o spirit_n by_o who_o and_o not_o of_o ourselves_o we_o now_o cry_v unto_o thou_o abba_n father_n and_o for_o our_o redemption_n have_v send_v thy_o own_o son_n to_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n no_o other_o mean_n be_v whereby_o we_o can_v be_v save_v thou_o have_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n wrought_v faith_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o believe_v by_o he_o and_o in_o he_o to_o be_v justify_v before_o thou_o and_o in_o some_o measure_n begin_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o wrought_v our_o sanctification_n and_o of_o thy_o free_a favour_n we_o enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o thy_o word_n the_o freedom_n of_o conscience_n great_a peace_n and_o plenty_n in_o outward_a thing_n with_o many_o and_o infinite_a other_o benefit_n wake_v and_o sleep_a at_o home_o and_o abroad_o in_o ourselves_o and_o our_o friend_n for_o all_o which_o instead_o of_o thankfulness_n we_o become_v the_o more_o disobedient_a not_o do_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v but_o with_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n with_o vanity_n and_o self-love_n we_o be_v carry_v away_o spend_v our_o day_n in_o iniquity_n carelessness_n and_o unféel_v of_o our_o sin_n and_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n in_o we_o yet_o be_v there_o mercy_n with_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o pardon_v upon_o repentance_n wherefore_o we_o here_o this_o morning_n meet_v together_o before_o thy_o majesty_n humble_o confess_v our_o want_n and_o most_o entire_o beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o most_o merciful_a father_n and_o forgive_v we_o all_o that_o be_v past_a strengthen_v we_o hereafter_o that_o daily_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o may_v glorify_v thou_o more_o than_o we_o have_v do_v yield_v thanks_n for_o daily_a benefit_n and_o strive_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o please_v thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n but_o because_o we_o can_v but_o offend_v and_o fall_v diverse_a way_n and_o every_o day_n good_a lord_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n pierce_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o feel_v of_o the_o same_o and_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o go_v on_o with_o dull_a and_o dead_a soul_n not_o see_v nor_o sigh_v for_o our_o offence_n as_o a_o special_a mean_n to_o keep_v we_o in_o obedience_n before_o thou_o o_o dear_a father_n work_v in_o we_o a_o continual_a remembrance_n and_o a_o effectual_a consideration_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o always_o live_v here_o in_o this_o wretched_a world_n that_o do_v much_o please_v we_o now_o but_o that_o a_o day_n will_v come_v when_o the_o trump_n shall_v sound_v the_o dead_a shall_v arise_v and_o all_o we_o shall_v appear_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o judgement_n there_o to_o receive_v according_a to_o our_o deed_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n oh_o good_a lord_n give_v we_o a_o remembrance_n and_o a_o feel_v of_o that_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o in_o that_o day_n shall_v be_v give_v unto_o we_o if_o in_o this_o day_n we_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o and_o contrariwise_o even_o terrifle_v our_o couscience_n and_o let_v we_o as_o it_o be_v see_v before_o our_o face_n the_o dreadful_a judgement_n and_o the_o fearful_a torment_n that_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n they_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o have_v for_o evermore_o which_o in_o this_o life_n do_v not_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o but_o follow_v their_o own_o fancy_n and_o wicked_a delight_n give_v we_o a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o true_a love_n of_o righteousness_n bless_v thy_o word_n evermore_o with_o fruit_n unto_o our_o soul_n when_o we_o hear_v it_o give_v we_o a_o desire_n to_o hear_v it_o often_o and_o to_o practice_v it_o faithful_o and_o obedient_o and_o keep_v our_o heart_n ever_o free_a from_o disummulation_n and_o counterfeit_a holiness_n prepare_v our_o heart_n diligent_o to_o watch_v for_o the_o come_n of_o thy_o son_n make_v we_o ready_a fit_a and_o willing_a to_o meet_v he_o in_o the_o cloud_n if_o thou_o will_v that_o we_o live_v to_o his_o come_n if_o it_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o call_v we_o let_v we_o with_o joy_n yield_v our_o body_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o receive_v our_o soul_n unto_o thyself_o until_o the_o day_n when_o both_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n shall_v be_v remit_v and_o be_v total_o glorify_v with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n and_o let_v this_o day_n be_v a_o day_n of_o our_o true_a reformation_n and_o repentance_n that_o we_o become_v new_a creature_n may_v serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n yield_v thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o thy_o goodness_n to_o we_o this_o night_n let_v thy_o merciful_a eye_n look_v upon_o we_o this_o day_n and_o so_o keep_v we_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o be_v occupy_v in_o our_o several_a calling_n we_o may_v be_v safe_a by_o thou_o from_o all_o our_o enemy_n and_o live_v to_o thou_o in_o fear_n that_o we_o may_v die_v in_o thy_o favour_n and_o live_v hereafter_o with_o thou_o in_o glory_n which_o grant_v and_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n necessary_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n we_o ask_v they_o say_v as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n hallow_v be_v thy_o name_n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n and_o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n let_v thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o outstretch_v arm_n o_o lord_n be_v still_o our_o defence_n thy_o mercy_n &_o love_a kindness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o salvation_n thy_o true_a and_o holy_a word_n our_o instruction_n thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n amen_n the_o lord_n bless_v we_o and_o save_v we_o and_o make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o we_o and_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o the_o lord_n turn_v his_o favourable_a countenance_n towards_o we_o this_o day_n and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n the_o motive_n i_o will_v lay_v
in_o righteousness_n pro._n 25._o 5._o we_o render_v and_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o possible_a thanks_o o_o lord_n of_o mercy_n king_n of_o all_o king_n and_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o as_o a_o great_a blessing_n unto_o we_o thou_o have_v place_v over_o we_o in_o this_o realm_n so_o ●ure_a a_o guide_n of_o true_a religion_n james_n by_o thy_o heavenly_a providence_n our_o gracious_a king_n under_o who_o enjoy_v free_a liberty_n of_o the_o true_a service_n of_o thou_o we_o rest_v in_o a_o quiet_a estate_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o behold_v with_o thy_o eye_n of_o mercy_n the_o same_o thy_o servant_n our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o governor_n &_o to_o replenish_v his_o heart_n with_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o he_o by_o the_o work_n thereof_o be_v incline_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o thy_o word_n may_v walk_v according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o same_o sincere_o that_o we_o thy_o servant_n and_o under_o thou_o his_o subject_n see_v his_o godly_a example_n may_v be_v ashamed_a to_o fall_v from_o that_o true_a form_n of_o honour_v thy_o name_n which_o for_o thy_o glory_n through_o thy_o grace_n by_o the_o rule_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n be_v prescribe_v unto_o we_o and_o vouchsafe_v to_o stir_v up_o in_o he_o zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n &_o a_o desire_n to_o establish_v whatsoever_o want_v in_o this_o church_n of_o england_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o true_a and_o sincere_a discipline_n let_v no_o ignorance_n abide_v in_o his_o royal_a heart_n but_o enrich_v he_o with_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a knowledge_n give_v he_o a_o obedient_a mind_n abound_v with_o all_o humility_n towards_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n save_v and_o defend_v he_o from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o foreign_a powrr_n and_o authority_n and_o from_o all_o such_o as_o profess_v not_o inward_o unfeigned_a zeal_n of_o thy_o gospel_n give_v he_o godly_a counsellor_n and_o such_o zealous_a and_o true_a heart_a minister_n of_o thy_o will_n that_o he_o and_o we_o may_v sincere_o serve_v thou_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o end_n for_o evermore_o reign_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a advocate_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o obedience_n unto_o god_n have_v the_o lord_n as_o great_a pleasure_n in_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n as_o when_o his_o voy●e_n be_v obey_v behold_v to_o obey_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n &_o to_o harken_v be_v better_a than_o the_o fat_a of_o ram_n 1_o sam._n 15._o 22._o paul_n commend_v the_o obedience_n of_o the_o roman_n rom._n 16._o 19_o obey_v my_o voice_n say_v god_n and_o i_o will_v be_v your_o god_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n jer._n 7._o 23._o o_o god_n the_o governor_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o that_o rule_a in_o the_o high_a that_o only_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n and_o raign_a for_o ever_o at_o who_o beck_n the_o pillar_n of_o heaven_n shake_v and_o all_o creature_n tremble_v i_o miserable_a creature_n frame_v of_o the_o earth_n do_v with_o great_a fear_n and_o tremble_a prostrate_v myself_o before_o the_o ●hrone_n of_o thy_o majesty_n acknowledge_v and_o confess_v my_o wickedness_n and_o way_n abominable_a in_o thy_o sight_n without_o thou_o i_o think_v not_o a_o good_a thought_n without_o thou_o i_o do_v no_o good_a work_n without_o thou_o i_o be_o worse_a than_o a_o worm_n of_o the_o earth_n yea_o a_o beast_n in_o thy_o sight_n i_o render_v unto_o thou_o thanks_o o_o god_n that_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v i_o that_o knowledge_n that_o i_o may_v see_v and_o know_v that_o i_o be_o nothing_o and_o unable_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n without_o thou_o thou_o be_v the_o potter_n i_o the_o clay_n such_o as_o thou_o please_v to_o have_v i_o be_v such_fw-mi can_v thou_o form_v and_o fashion_v i_o if_o thou_o make_v i_o bless_v thou_o show_v thy_o mercy_n and_o grace_n if_o thou_o cast_v i_o into_o hell_n thou_o show_v thy_o justice_n &_o execute_a thy_o judgement_n neither_o be_v it_o my_o duty_n to_o contradict_v thou_o why_o or_o for_o what_o reason_n thou_o do_v it_o for_o thou_o have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o who_o thou_o love_v these_o thing_n i_o consider_v with_o myself_o o_o lord_n and_o i_o fear_v thy_o judgment_n &_o depend_v only_o on_o thy_o mercy_n forasmuch_o therefore_o as_o all_o my_o safety_n and_o salvation_n rely_v whole_o on_o thou_o and_o consist_v in_o thy_o hand_n and_o power_n and_o thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o a_o merciful_a &_o long-suffering_a god_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n &_o have_v testify_v the_o same_o indeed_o in_o that_o thou_o will_v thy_o only_o son_n christ_n jesus_n the_o innocent_a shall_v die_v for_o our_o offence_n &_o shall_v wipe_v away_o our_o sin_n with_o his_o blood_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o since_o thou_o have_v teach_v we_o in_o all_o our_o perturbation_n and_o affliction_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o &_o crave_v thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n for_o that_o thou_o will_v give_v we_o allthing_n which_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o be_v dross_n and_o clay_n o_o merciful_a and_o celestial_a father_n humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v in_o thy_o mercy_n make_v of_o this_o unworthy_a carcase_n of_o i_o a_o habitation_n for_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o though_o i_o line_n in_o the_o earth_n i_o may_v have_v my_o conversation_n holy_a as_o in_o the_o heaven_n o_o merciful_a and_o most_o love_a father_n grant_v i_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n through_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o belove_a s●n_n jesus_n christ_n make_v i_o to_o please_v thou_o increase_v in_o i_o all_o heavenly_a virtue_n and_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v persevere_v in_o the_o same_o to_o the_o end_n increase_v in_o i_o that_o faith_n and_o love_n towards_o thou_o which_o thou_o have_v begin_v in_o i_o kindle_v my_o affection_n towards_o thou_o more_o and_o more_o in_o lively_a obedience_n that_o by_o thy_o help_n and_o presence_n of_o thy_o grace_n i_o may_v obtain_v everlasting_a life_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v we_o of_o thy_o mere_a goodness_n to_o the_o end_n i_o may_v praise_v thou_o and_o give_v thou_o thanks_o in_o thy_o celestial_a kingdom_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v confirm_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n god_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o righteousness_n and_o he_o that_o give_v himself_o to_o righteousness_n be_v know_v to_o be_v bear_v of_o he_o 1_o john_n 2._o 29._o o_o gracious_a lord_n god_n love_v in_o jesus_n christ_n redeemer_n of_o mankind_n who_o be_v the_o way_n the_o truth_n and_o the_o life_n i_o humble_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n that_o i_o may_v never_o wander_v nor_o go_v astray_o from_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o way_n neither_o at_o any_o time_n to_o distrust_v thy_o promise_n who_o be_v the_o truth_n &_o perform_v whatsoever_o thou_o do_v promise_v thou_o be_v eternal_a life_n more_o to_o be_v destre_v then_o any_o thing_n in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n by_o thou_o we_o have_v learn_v the_o true_a and_o direct_a way_n to_o eternal_a salvation_n thou_o do_v instruct_v and_o teach_v we_o ready_o how_o to_o believe_v what_o to_o do_v what_o to_o hope_n and_o in_o who_o we_o ought_v to_o trust_v by_o thou_o we_o have_v learn_v how_o unhappy_a we_o be_v bear_v through_o our_o first_o father_n adam_n by_o thou_o we_o be_v teach_v that_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o salvation_n except_o by_o faith_n in_o thou_o we_o take_v hold_v of_o our_o free_a redemption_n and_o adoption_n in_o christ._n thou_o be_v the_o only_a light_n that_o shine_v to_o all_o creature_n in_o the_o desert_n of_o this_o world_n condude_v they_o through_o the_o ignorance_n of_o their_o mind_n from_o the_o egyptian_a darkness_n to_o that_o bless_a land_n which_o thou_o promise_v unto_o the_o meek_a and_o such_o as_o follow_v thou_o in_o humility_n for_o in_o we_o be_v nothing_o but_o utter_a darkness_n who_o neither_o can_v discern_v our_o calamity_n neither_o know_v from_o whence_o to_o seek_v the_o remedy_n of_o our_o misery_n thou_o do_v enter_v into_o the_o world_n in_o the_o shape_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o do_v take_v upon_o thou_o our_o nature_n that_o thy_o brightness_n may_v disperse_v the_o cloud_n of_o our_o ignorance_n that_o by_o thy_o precept_n thou_o may_v director_n foot_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n by_o the_o example_n of_o thy_o life_n in_o thy_o humility_n thou_o do_v limit_v out_o a_o path_n for_o we_o to_o immortality_n make_v it_o easy_a for_o we_o to_o tread_v in_o by_o thy_o heavenly_a way_n so_o become_v thou_o unto_o we_o a_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o life_n in_o which_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v weary_v thou_o have_v assure_v we_o by_o
thy_o promise_n that_o in_o follow_v thy_o footstep_n there_o be_v a_o inheritance_n of_o eternity_n prepare_v for_o we_o therefore_o while_o we_o be_v in_o this_o journey_n be_v thou_o a_o staff_n to_o we_o whereby_o we_o may_v be_v sustain_v in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o by_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n repair_v our_o strength_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v more_o willing_o come_v unto_o thou_o and_o as_o thou_o be_v make_v a_o way_n unto_o we_o seclude_v all_o error_n become_v our_o ●●uth_n take_v away_o all_o distrust_n and_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o thou_o and_o as_o thou_o be_v make_v life_n unto_o we_o revive_v we_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n by_o a_o lively_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o for_o it_o be_v eternal_a life_n to_o know_v thou_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v one_o true_a god_n wherefore_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o o_o most_o merciful_a father_n to_o increase_v faith_n in_o i_o who_o be_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n lest_o at_o any_o time_n i_o waver_v in_o thy_o celestial_a doctrine_n increase_v obedience_n in_o i_o lest_o i_o swerve_v from_o thy_o precept_n increase_v constancy_n that_o walk_v in_o thy_o way_n i_o never_o be_v allure_v by_o the_o enticement_n of_o satan_n nor_o seduce_v by_o his_o terror_n but_o that_o i_o may_v persevere_v in_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o true_a way_n to_o life_n eternal_a increase_v my_o faith_n that_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o promise_n i_o may_v never_o wa●e_v slow_a or_o dull_a in_o the_o study_n and_o practice_v of_o godliness_n and_o that_o i_o may_v always_o strive_v and_o endeavour_n for_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n increase_v thy_o grace_n in_o i_o that_o be_v mortify_v unto_o myself_o i_o may_v live_v and_o have_v my_o conversation_n with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n and_o be_v encourage_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n fear_v nothing_o but_o thou_o than_o who_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o to_o be_v love_v or_o fear_v glorify_a or_o more_o to_o be_v rejoice_v in_o who_o be_v the_o true_a glory_n of_o all_o saint_n in_o who_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o full_a and_o perfect_a felicity_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o assistance_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n no_o man_n can_v say_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n but_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1_o cor._n 12._o 3._o 4._o if_o you_o that_o be_v evil_a can_v give_v good_a gift_n unto_o your_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o they_o that_o desire_v he_o luke_n 11._o 13._o o_o gracious_a lord_n god_n who_o do_v send_v upon_o thy_o apostle_n and_o other_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n fill_v their_o heart_n with_o grace_n and_o wisdom_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o by_o thy_o unspeakable_a mercy_n that_o thou_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o fill_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n and_o water_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o unspeakable_a sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o the_o love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o most_o dear_o belove_v send_v down_o lord_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o guide_v i_o be_v ignorant_a banish_v by_o his_o light_n the_o blackness_n of_o sin_n through_o christ_n jesus_n by_o he_o refresh_v my_o sad_a and_o sorrowful_a soul_n there_o be_v neither_o wisdom_n nor_o strength_n without_o thou_o aid_v i_o therefore_o by_o that_o holy_a spirit_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o shun_v the_o deceit_n of_o satan_n and_o to_o withstand_v his_o power_n thou_o be_v not_o ignorant_a that_o i_o can_v do_v nothing_o of_o myself_o extend_v thy_o favourable_a hand_n over_o i_o therefore_o and_o grant_v that_o i_o may_v forsake_v and_o utter_o relinquish_v myself_o and_o fly_v unto_o thou_o mortify_v in_o i_o whatsoever_o be_v displeasant_a unto_o thy_o majesty_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n thou_o may_v conform_v i_o unto_o thy_o will_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o my_o life_n may_v be_v ever_o hereafter_o perfect_a in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n look_v upon_o i_o thy_o miserable_a creature_n who_o soul_n sigh_v after_o thou_o day_n and_o night_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o thy_o presence_n when_o shall_v i_o enter_v into_o that_o admirable_a place_n of_o thy_o tabernacle_n the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n o_o comfort_v i_o with_o thy_o presence_n that_o i_o may_v taste_v here_o in_o this_o my_o mortal_a pilgrimage_n the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o glory_n which_o shall_v continue_v for_o ever_o o_o my_o god_n i_o long_o to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o temptation_n o_o eternal_a fountain_n of_o light_n bring_v i_o back_o again_o to_o that_o eternal_a goodness_n by_o who_o i_o be_o create_v that_o i_o may_v know_v thy_o omnipotency_n even_o as_o i_o be_o know_v of_o thou_o and_o may_v so_o love_v thou_o as_o i_o be_o love_v by_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v see_v and_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o the_o society_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n who_o live_v and_o raign_a together_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n a_o trinity_n in_o unity_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o sunday-morning_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n take_v heed_n to_o your_o soul_n and_o bear_v no_o burden_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n nor_o bring_v it_o into_o the_o gate_n of_o jerusalem_n neither_o carry_v forth_o burden_n out_o of_o your_o house_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n neigh_v do_v you_o any_o work_n but_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n as_o i_o command_v your_o father_n jer._n 17._o 21._o 22._o he_o that_o gather_v stick_n on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n be_v stone_v to_o death_n numb_a 15._o 32_o 35._o 36._o o_o eternal_a god_n and_o heaùenly_a father_n i_o extol_v thy_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n together_o with_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n and_o truth_n who_o have_v protect_v i_o this_o night_n &_o make_v i_o to_o rest_v quiet_o and_o secure_o by_o thy_o most_o holy_a and_o divine_a providence_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n to_o protect_v and_o govern_v i_o this_o day_n by_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n give_v thy_o holy_a angel_n charge_v over_o i_o to_o direct_v i_o in_o all_o my_o way_n drive_v away_o the_o deadly_a enemy_n remove_v all_o offence_n of_o this_o world_n mortify_v and_o kill_v in_o i_o all_o carnal_a lust_n and_o evil_a affection_n that_o they_o may_v have_v no_o dominion_n over_o i_o give_v i_o a_o sorrowful_a heart_n to_o bewail_v my_o wicked_a life_n and_o comfort_v my_o soul_n by_o a_o lively_a assurance_n that_o thou_o have_v free_o forgive_v my_o sin_n sanctify_v i_o o_o father_n this_o day_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o with_o thy_o especial_a grace_n that_o i_o may_v have_v decent_a carriage_n in_o my_o behaviour_n true_a devotion_n in_o prayer_n and_o reverend_a attention_n to_o hear_v thy_o heavenly_a and_o holy_a word_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v please_v to_o give_v i_o understanding_n join_v with_o true_a devotion_n to_o observe_v learn_v and_o embrace_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v necessary_a to_o i_o for_o the_o confirm_v of_o my_o faith_n in_o christ_n jesus_n raise_v i_o o_o lord_n by_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o resurrection_n from_o sin_n and_o give_v i_o spiritual_a rest_n in_o the_o communion_n et_fw-fr saint_n that_o afterward_o i_o may_v keep_v the_o everlasting_a sabbath_n with_o thou_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n behold_v o_o lord_n i_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o thy_o mercy_n with_o all_o my_o power_n and_o strength_n beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v unto_o i_o the_o right_a use_n of_o all_o my_o sense_n and_o limb_n and_o send_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o bear_v witness_n to_o my_o spirit_n that_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n for_o who_o sake_n i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o grant_v all_o those_o thing_n that_o i_o have_v pray_v for_o and_o have_v need_n of_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n before_o the_o hear_n of_o god_n word_n o_o eternal_a most_o high_a and_o mighty_a god_n vouchsafe_v i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o enlighten_v my_o dark_a &_o dull_a understanding_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v enter_v into_o my_o soul_n and_o be_v so_o receive_v of_o i_o as_o that_o ignorance_n the_o mother_n of_o disobedience_n be_v put_v away_o heavenly_a knowledge_n may_v enter_v in_o and_o have_v perfect_a rest_n and_o abide_n in_o i_o give_v power_n o_o lord_n to_o the_o seed_n of_o truth_n that_o be_v sow_v in_o my_o heart_n it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bringforth_o to_o the_o comfort_n of_o my_o soul_n sixty_o a_o hundred_o yea_o a_o thousand-fold_n and_o let_v thy_o spirit_n so_o guide_v the_o lip_n of_o this_o thy_o minister_n and_o preacher_n as_o that_o he_o deliver_v nothing_o but_o the_o word_n
make_v to_o be_v due_a to_o i_o but_o that_o my_o chief_a vexation_n may_v be_v to_o think_v how_o i_o have_v abuse_v thy_o mercy_n and_o requite_v thy_o exceed_a love_n with_o so_o foul_a a_o trespesse_fw-la withal_o most_o merciful_a god_n see_v there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o desire_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o shall_v turn_v from_o his_o wickedness_n and_o live_v give_v i_o leave_v to_o become_v a_o suitor_n unto_o thy_o grace_n not_o in_o my_o own_o name_n but_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n the_o only_a mediator_n &_o intercessor_n of_o his_o choose_a i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o o_o lord_n one_o drop_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n shall_v be_v a_o sovereign_a medicine_n to_o cure_v my_o run_a ●ore_n his_o stripe_n and_o wound_n be_v of_o a_o heal_a nature_n o_o then_o i_o pray_v thou_o purgeme_n clean_o from_o my_o intquitie_n and_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n wipe_v away_o all_o my_o uncleanness_n let_v the_o apprehension_n of_o my_o sin_n be_v temper_v with_o a_o comfortable_a application_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v hold_v a_o even_a course_n betwixt_o fearless_a security_n and_o faithless_a despair_n behold_v at_o once_o both_o my_o vileness_n to_o humble_v i_o and_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n to_o revive_v i_o and_o lord_n permit_v i_o not_o i_o humble_o pray_v thou_o to_o think_v it_o sufficient_a that_o i_o have_v once_o make_v some_o show_n of_o humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n for_o my_o fal●_n but_o grant_v i_o may_v endeavour_n myself_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o these_o duty_n and_o may_v every_o day_n renew_v and_o increase_v my_o repentance_n with_o a_o deep_a detestation_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o fervent_a desire_n more_o and_o more_o earnest_o strive_v to_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o mind_n that_o be_v so_o cleanse_v from_o all_o filthiness_n both_o of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n i_o may_v attain_v unto_o perfect_a holiness_n in_o thy_o fear_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n in_o who_o name_n i_o commend_v unto_o thou_o my_o petition_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n thou_o have_v promise_v to_o deny_v nothing_o to_o thy_o servant_n so_o be_v it_o amen_n lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o preparation_n to_o the_o receive_v of_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n adam_z the_o first_o man_n be_v forbid_v to_o eat_v of_o one_o fruit_n which_o be_v foreshowed_n to_o be_v mortal_a and_o he_o do_v hasten_v to_o eat_v thereof_o we_o the_o child_n of_o the_o second_o adam_n be_v command_v to_o eat_v of_o the_o lively_a and_o save_a fruit_n the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o our_o salvation_n yet_o how_o slack_a be_v we_o to_o prepare_v we_o thereunto_o and_o to_o partake_v thereof_o the_o first_o step_n therefore_o of_o true_a preparation_n thereunto_o be_v to_o search_v the_o scripture_n who_o teach_v the_o mystery_n of_o this_o holy_a communion_n and_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o same_o as_o also_o the_o signification_n of_o the_o outward_a sign_n which_o be_v bread_n and_o wine_n the_o thing_n signify_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n shed_v for_o all_o believer_n the_o end_n of_o the_o receive_n whereof_o be_v to_o retain_v the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o death_n &_o passion_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o suffer_v for_o our_o sin_n by_o the_o true_a receive_n of_o this_o sacrament_n we_o be_v unite_v unto_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n the_o second_o adam_n be_v separate_v from_o he_o by_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o first_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n by_o adoption_n of_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o by_z and_o with_o christ_n which_o we_o lose_v in_o &_o by_o adam_n the_o true_a receive_n of_o this_o bless_a sacrament_n must_v be_v in_o sincerity_n with_o a_o repentant_a heart_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a and_o because_o it_o be_v not_o provide_v for_o sinner_n who_o come_v thereunto_o unworthy_o receive_v their_o own_o damnation_n we_o must_v before_o we_o repair_v thereunto_o cleanse_v our_o soul_n from_o all_o sin_n which_o can_v be_v do_v without_o dive_v into_o our_o own_o soul_n with_o a_o impartial_a search_n to_o find_v out_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o true_o to_o repent_v our_o sin_n therefore_o say_v the_o apostle_n let_v a_o man_n try_v and_o examine_v himself_o before_o he_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a table_n etc._n etc._n it_o be_v not_o fit_a that_o we_o shall_v come_v to_o this_o holy_a banquet_n abrupt_o ●s_a man_n do_v to_o their_o ordinary_a feast_n where_o they_o pharisaical_o and_o ceremonious_o will_v wash_v their_o hand_n before_o they_o eat_v but_o to_o this_o most_o holy_a supper_n we_o be_v not_o to_o come_v without_o inward_a wash_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o unwashed_a hand_n profane_v the_o meat_n for_o the_o belly_n how_o much_o more_o a_o unwashed_a heart_n this_o sacred_a sacrament_n the_o food_n of_o the_o soul_n inward_a examination_n impartial_a accusation_n and_o a_o absolute_a condemnation_n of_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n be_v the_o best_a preparation_n to_o this_o holy_a table_n for_o he_o that_o look_v into_o and_o examine_v the_o hide_a profaneness_n lurk_v in_o the_o heart_n can_v but_o upon_o due_a view_n of_o the_o same_o accuse_v himself_o of_o deep_a disobedience_n to_o god_n which_o deserve_v death_n find_v this_o he_o can_v but_o judge_v himself_o worthy_a to_o be_v reject_v from_o this_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o so_o condemn_v himself_o that_o he_o be_v not_o condemn_v of_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o that_o confess_v his_o sin_n to_o god_n cover_v they_o and_o he_o that_o covet_v to_o hide_v they_o increase_v they_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n will_v all_o man_n to_o try_v and_o examine_v themselves_o which_o import_v repentance_n and_o so_o to_o eat_v this_o caveat_n be_v no_o inhibition_n but_o a_o terrify_n of_o the_o soul_n not_o to_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a table_n without_o purification_n and_o sanctification_n herein_o do_v the_o lord_n jesus_n discover_v his_o wonderful_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o before_o he_o invite_v we_o to_o come_v to_o this_o table_n to_o eat_v do_v instruct_v we_o how_o we_o shall_v come_v and_o how_o we_o shall_v feed_v he_o lay_v not_o this_o table_n to_o snare_v we_o as_o absalon_n do_v amnon_n and_o yet_o forewarn_v we_o that_o there_o be_v danger_n in_o receive_v it_o namely_o with_o pollute_a hand_n with_o hands_z full_a of_o bribery_n and_o extortion_n to_o take_v it_o with_o lip_n defile_v with_o blasphemy_n curse_v and_o lie_v to_o put_v it_o into_o a_o stomach_n gorge_v with_o drunkenness_n and_o gluttony_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n make_v no_o difference_n of_o the_o lord_n body_n we_o must_v therefore_o lay_v aside_o all_o our_o old_a sin_n and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n a_o righteous_a a_o holy_a and_o christian_a conversation_n and_o disposition_n we_o must_v be_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a mind_v towards_o god_n we_o must_v be_v love_v to_o our_o neighbour_n slow_a in_o take_v advantage_n or_o revenge_a wrong_n we_o must_v be_v lowly_a and_o little_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n meek_a and_o sober_a in_o all_o our_o action_n and_o because_o thing_n of_o so_o wonderful_a value_n be_v herein_o exhibit_v and_o offer_v to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n we_o must_v consider_v who_o we_o be_v how_o we_o be_v cleanse_v of_o our_o spiritual_a leprosy_n before_o we_o presume_v into_o the_o company_n of_o the_o saint_n to_o communicate_v we_o must_v consider_v well_o whether_o upon_o trial_n make_v as_o afore_o be_v say_v we_o can_v assure_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o to_o who_o these_o holy_a thing_n do_v appertain_v for_o who_o so_o be_v profane_a in_o his_o person_n and_o a_o unsanctified_a creature_n let_v he_o forbear_v to_o come_v to_o this_o holy_a table_n and_o let_v he_o first_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o better_a assurance_n namely_o repentance_n for_o his_o sin_n amendment_n of_o his_o corrupt_a and_o sinful_a life_n let_v he_o use_v often_o zealous_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o remission_n of_o his_o omission_n and_o transgression_n let_v he_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o assist_v he_o in_o the_o beat_n down_o and_o mortify_a sin_n in_o he_o and_o that_o his_o heart_n and_o conscience_n may_v be_v sanctify_v and_o when_o he_o be_v cleanse_v let_v he_o show_v himself_o to_o the_o priest_n his_o pastor_n and_o let_v he_o take_v knowledge_n by_o his_o outward_a confession_n of_o his_o inward_a contrition_n not_o by_o particularise_v of_o his_o sin_n but_o by_o manifest_v his_o repentance_n and_o then_o in_o all_o reverence_n
and_o horrible_a tentation_n will_v entrap_v i_o when_o the_o whole_a world_n forsake_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n set_v themselves_o against_o i_o then_o strengthen_v i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o i_o forsake_v not_o thou_o my_o saviour_n and_o fall_v from_o hope_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n o_o comfort_v my_o heart_n with_o a_o inward_a assurance_n and_o seal_n of_o my_o adoption_n in_o thy_o son_n in_o who_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n be_v promise_v unto_o all_o beléever_n call_v to_o memory_n thy_o holy_a covenant_n enter_v into_o with_o we_o at_o our_o baptism_n and_o the_o promise_n thereunto_o annex_v he_o which_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v evermore_o consider_v the_o same_o to_o our_o perpetual_a comfort_n amen_n a_o comfortable_a prayer_n against_o backslide_n in_o religion_n and_o for_o increase_v of_o faith_n most_o worthy_a often_o to_o be_v say_v of_o every_o christian._n o_o almighty_a &_o eternal_a god_n which_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n command_v that_o we_o shall_v beware_v of_o fall_v from_o thy_o grace_n and_o have_v also_o witness_v that_o the_o end_n of_o those_o which_o go_v back_o from_o thy_o word_n after_o they_o have_v once_o know_v the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n will_v be_v exceed_a fearful_a have_v mercy_n therefore_o on_o i_o o_o lord_n i_o most_o humble_o pray_v thou_o for_o i_o find_v in_o myself_o great_a weakness_n no_o power_n have_v i_o of_o myself_o to_o persevere_v in_o goodness_n i_o begin_v to_o waver_v in_o my_o judgement_n and_o to_o grow_v doubtful_a even_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o i_o heretofore_o have_v embrace_v with_o fullness_n of_o persuasion_n the_o exercise_n of_o godliness_n be_v not_o so_o pleasant_a unto_o i_o as_o they_o have_v be_v a_o strange_a kind_n of_o dulness_n steal_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o have_v no_o such_o life_n and_o spirit_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n as_o in_o time_n past_a i_o have_v have_v and_o to_o what_o a_o woeful_a pass_v these_o thing_n may_v come_v though_o i_o have_v much_o hope_n when_o i_o think_v upon_o thy_o mercy_n yet_o well_o may_v i_o fear_v when_o i_o look_v into_o myself_o i_o confess_v that_o thy_o goodness_n be_v great_a in_o that_o thou_o make_v my_o heart_n within_o i_o to_o smart_v for_o these_o thing_n and_o do_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o run_v on_o without_o stay_n into_o that_o hellish_a and_o infernal_a pit_n in_o which_o i_o shall_v be_v soon_o plunge_v if_o thou_o shall_v once_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o weakness_n therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o quicken_v my_o dull_a heart_n kindle_v those_o spark_n which_o be_v even_o upon_o quench_v and_o like_v utter_o to_o go_v out_o unless_o it_o shall_v please_v thou_o to_o revive_v they_o make_v strong_a my_o thought_n and_o conscience_n make_v i_o able_a more_o and_o more_o to_o see_v the_o truth_n in_o case_n of_o religion_n and_o to_o discern_v thing_n that_o differ_v from_o the_o same_o give_v i_o understanding_n to_o know_v both_o good_a and_o evil_a give_v i_o also_o increase_v of_o zeal_n that_o i_o may_v spring_v up_o in_o grace_n and_o thrive_v in_o godliness_n until_o i_o come_v to_o that_o measure_n to_o which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v i_o to_o come_v in_o christ_n jesus_n let_v see_v not_o in_o these_o key-cold_a and_o decay_a time_n be_v carry_v away_o with_o every_o blast_n of_o doctrine_n through_o the_o subtlety_n and_o wil●nesse_n of_o those_o which_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o beguile_v i_o suffer_v neither_o the_o care_n of_o this_o vain_a world_n to_o wither_v and_o dry_v up_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o nor_o transitory_a pleasure_n to_o entrap_v i_o nor_o evil_a example_n to_o misguide_v i_o nor_o i_o own_o slothful_a and_o heavy_a nature_n to_o make_v i_o grow_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n but_o make_v i_o so_o to_o burn_v in_o love_n with_o heavenly_a thing_n that_o i_o may_v not_o satisfle_v myself_o with_o any_o measure_n either_o of_o knowledge_n or_o practice_n but_o may_v rather_o still_o be_v ashamed_a of_o myself_o that_o i_o make_v no_o better_a proceed_n and_o so_o may_v ever_o desire_v and_o strive_v to_o more_o perfection_n to_o this_o end_n enkindle_v in_o i_o affection_n more_o and_o more_o by_o the_o hear_n and_o read_v of_o thy_o heavenly_a and_o holy_a word_n earnest_n pray_v intentive_a and_o fervent_a meditation_n careful_a watch_v over_o my_o own_o soul_n follow_v the_o example_n of_o godly_a man_n and_o imitate_v their_o gracious_a and_o holy_a conversation_n as_o thy_o promise_n o_o lord_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n have_v encourage_v i_o thus_o to_o pray_v so_o i_o he_o séech_v thou_o let_v it_o be_v thy_o gracious_a will_n to_o accept_v of_o these_o my_o humble_a petition_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o contrite_a &_o a_o sorrowful_a heart_n so_o shall_v my_o soul_n magnify_v thou_o and_o my_o tongue_n set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n with_o joyful_a lip_n and_o that_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n amen_n a_o most_o christian_a and_o comfortable_a consultation_n and_o sweet_a resolution_n what_o course_n in_o time_n of_o deep_a distress_n man_n ought_v to_o take_v worthy_a of_o all_o man_n to_o be_v consider_v to_o their_o unspeakable_a comfort_n read_v and_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o general_a complaint_n among_o the_o distress_a child_n of_o man_n that_o great_a and_o dangerous_a be_v the_o trial_n to_o be_v long_o visit_v with_o the_o punish_a hand_n of_o our_o high_a and_o powerful_a god_n especial_o notwithstanding_o the_o many_o instant_a cry_n and_o humble_a petition_n of_o the_o afflict_a soul_n who_o find_v no_o ease_n nor_o feel_v any_o comfort_n but_o contrariwise_o trouble_n &_o misery_n cross_n &_o grief_n to_o increase_v daily_o think_v himself_o utter_o forget_v of_o god_n or_o mere_o to_o be_v hate_v of_o he_o the_o silly_a afflict_a soul_n thus_o bewrap_v with_o fear_n &_o feel_v of_o his_o misery_n many_o time_n faint_v and_o so_o fall_v from_o faith_n in_o god_n to_o seek_v succour_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o mortal_a man_n and_o find_v that_o to_o be_v a_o course_n of_o cold_a comfort_n with_o who_o neither_o prayer_n take_v place_n nor_o endeavour_n prevail_v he_o then_o press_v down_o as_o under_o the_o burden_n of_o utter_a despair_n of_o any_o succour_n be_v move_v oftentimes_o to_o frame_v his_o affection_n to_o contrive_v unlawful_a mean_n by_o his_o natural_a and_o corrupt_a conceit_n that_o his_o own_o will_n and_o wit_n may_v shape_v some_o course_n to_o a_o haven_n of_o more_o secure_a rest_n and_o so_o hoist_v the_o sail_n of_o his_o own_o perverse_a imagination_n betake_v himself_o to_o the_o main_a sea_n of_o his_o ungodly_a device_n t●l_o at_o the_o length_n instead_o of_o a_o happy_a hope_a harbour_n he_o sudden_o sink_v and_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o the_o ugly_a devour_a gulf_n of_o irrecuperable_a confusion_n for_o the_o world_n as_o a_o sea_n toss_v the_o weak_a one_o that_o sail_n therein_o try_v the_o inclination_n of_o all_o and_o approve_v and_o condemn_v but_o not_o according_a to_o the_o right_a rule_n of_o christian_a reason_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n but_o after_o a_o sensual_a manner_n of_o false_a judgement_n affirm_v such_o as_o sail_v with_o a_o full_a forewinde_n of_o prosperity_n here_o to_o be_v only_o bless_v happy_a and_o belove_v of_o god_n and_o such_o as_o be_v becalm_v with_o distress_n and_o misery_n with_o cross_n and_o calamity_n and_o keep_v not_o the_o glorious_a way_n with_o the_o worldly-minded_n to_o be_v hate_v and_o accurse_a of_o he_o and_o this_o wretched_a and_o false_a censure_n of_o carnal_a man_n drive_v many_o weak_a soul_n upon_o the_o rock_n of_o bitter_a ruin_n even_o when_o they_o dream_v of_o a_o course_n of_o sweet_a happiness_n for_o as_o david_n find_v psalm_n 49._o 18._o much_o more_o this_o age_n afford_v the_o experience_n that_o man_n do_v praise_v they_o that_o make_v much_o of_o themselves_o namely_o such_o as_o wallow_v in_o the_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o they_o they_o esteem_v mad_a man_n and_o fool_n and_o castaway_n and_o accurse_a that_o live_v in_o a_o base_a and_o low_a and_o poor_a and_o ignominious_a estate_n though_o never_o so_o content_v the_o foolishness_n of_o worldly_a man_n be_v wisdom_n and_o the_o true_a wisdom_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v foolishness_n with_o the_o world_n flatterer_n and_o this_o be_v that_o dangerous_a rock_n upon_o which_o oftentimes_o even_o the_o godly_a make_v shipwreck_n when_o they_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n which_o argue_v it_o the_o safe_a course_n to_o become_v licentious_a to_o embrace_v vanity_n and_o to_o study_v the_o profitable_a and_o praise_v art_n of_o flattery_n and_o dissimulation_n to_o walk_v the_o broad_a way_n to_o preferment_n to_o scale_v the_o wall_n of_o wealth_n and_o estimation_n
importunate_a with_o i_o for_o that_o which_o i_o can_v perform_v and_o rest_v in_o danger_n of_o their_o cruelty_n have_v no_o other_o refuge_n but_o to_o depend_v on_o thy_o mercy_n and_o providence_n wherein_o as_o in_o a_o safe_a sanctuary_n i_o shall_v rest_v evermore_o preserve_v until_o these_o danger_n be_v overpast_v many_o do_v look_v upon_o i_o to_o see_v and_o consider_v what_o will_v become_v of_o my_o misery_n and_o i_o continual_o plead_v thy_o free_a mercy_n in_o christ_n wherein_o thou_o promise_v to_o cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o which_o i_o be_o thus_o afflict_v the_o righteous_a thereby_o take_v hold_v of_o hope_n and_o in_o my_o behalf_n wish_v a_o prosperous_a and_o happy_a end_n of_o my_o destres_z encourage_v i_o to_o persevere_v for_o that_o thy_o word_n ever_o sure_a warrant_v a_o timely_a delivery_n of_o all_o such_o as_o be_v penitent_a patient_a and_o faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n but_o alas_o good_a father_n in_o christ_n jesus_n i_o a_o most_o sinful_a man_n do_v challenge_v no_o comfort_n ease_n or_o relief_n in_o my_o own_o right_a but_o in_o the_o merit_n of_o he_o in_o who_o thou_o be_v well_o please_v and_o in_o who_o thou_o show_v mercy_n unto_o sinner_n among_o who_o i_o be_o the_o great_a yea_o lord_n i_o be_o ignorant_a of_o good_a thing_n and_o wander_v as_o a_o beast_n by_o nature_n in_o the_o vast_a wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n vanity_n have_v little_a or_o no_o taste_n of_o thy_o save_a truth_n or_o feel_v of_o future_a danger_n but_o of_o thou_o only_o i_o have_v knowledge_n of_o myself_o i_o be_o weak_a but_o from_o thou_o i_o have_v all_o strength_n of_o myself_o be_v misery_n from_o thou_o be_v mercy_n of_o myself_o i_o be_o altogether_o unperfect_a but_o from_o thou_o be_v all_o perfection_n both_o inward_a tend_v to_o the_o consolation_n of_o my_o say_a soul_n and_o outward_a to_o the_o relief_n of_o my_o distress_a body_n therefore_o teach_v i_o o_o lord_n teach_v i_o thy_o truth_n show_v i_o thy_o way_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o thy_o path_n continual_o withhold_v my_o heart_n from_o every_o evil_a thought_n &_o my_o hand_n that_o they_o commit_v no_o evil_n keep_v my_o eye_n sincere_a and_o my_o tongue_n that_o it_o speak_v no_o unséemely_a thing_n and_o my_o foot_n from_o fall_v regard_v more_o not_o as_o i_o be_o in_o my_o own_o self_n nor_o deal_v with_o i_o as_o i_o deserve_v by_o my_o own_o way_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n banish_v my_o sin_n as_o a_o mist_n drive_v away_o my_o imperfection_n as_o a_o cloud_n and_o supply_v my_o want_n with_o timely_a relief_n thou_o be_v righteous_a and_o gracious_a and_o reforme_v sinner_n and_o forgive_v their_o sin_n be_v merciful_a therefore_o unto_o my_o iniquity_n for_o they_o be_v very_o great_a keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v nor_o perish_v utter_o for_o i_o trust_v in_o thou_o thou_o be_v the_o light_n of_o my_o salvation_n the_o strength_n of_o my_o life_n and_o my_o refuge_n and_o sure_a defence_n in_o trouble_n in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o great_a danger_n thou_o shall_v hide_v i_o in_o thy_o tabernacle_n namely_o in_o the_o secret_a place_n of_o thy_o providence_n which_o no_o man_n can_v find_v out_o thou_o shall_v keep_v i_o and_o hide_v i_o from_o they_o that_o covet_v my_o destruction_n thou_o shall_v set_v i_o upon_o a_o rock_n against_o which_o man_n shall_v not_o prevail_v harken_v therefore_o o_o lord_n harken_v unto_o my_o voice_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o and_o comfort_v i_o thou_o say_v seek_v you_o my_o face_n and_o what_o be_v it_o o_o lord_n but_o to_o seek_v thy_o help_n in_o distress_n and_o danger_n to_o crave_v thy_o favour_n and_o succour_v in_o the_o time_n of_o need_n o_o father_n my_o soul_n by_o the_o privilege_n of_o thy_o free_a spirit_n which_o teach_v truth_n in_o the_o inner_a part_n be_v ready_a my_o heart_n also_o be_v prepare_v to_o seek_v thou_o my_o tongue_n speak_v unto_o thou_o as_o unto_o the_o lively_a helper_n of_o all_o that_o be_v oppress_v hide_v not_o therefore_o thy_o face_n in_o displeasure_n which_o in_o love_n thou_o will_v i_o to_o seek_v be_v unto_o i_o as_o heretofore_o thou_o have_v be_v my_o succour_n and_o shield_n and_o leave_v i_o not_o unto_o the_o end_n my_o natural_a father_n indeed_o that_o beget_v i_o and_o my_o mother_n that_o bear_v i_o may_v forget_v i_o my_o friend_n that_o pretend_v to_o favour_v i_o may_v forsake_v i_o when_o thou_o rebuke_v i_o but_o thou_o can_v not_o forget_v i_o nor_o forsake_v i_o for_o thou_o in_o thy_o word_n have_v promise_v the_o contrary_a and_o therefore_o i_o will_v not_o fear_v to_o fly_v unto_o thou_o who_o give_v what_o earthly_a father_n can_v give_v and_o supplye_v my_o want_n that_o neither_o my_o most_o familiar_a and_o my_o dear_a friend_n can_v supply_v i_o shall_v utter_o faint_v do_v i_o not_o very_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o assure_o know_v that_o thou_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n and_o that_o thou_o accepte_v not_o of_o man_n as_o the_o world_n do_v by_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o external_a glory_n but_o the_o inward_a part_n deck_v with_o faith_n fear_n and_o obedience_n thou_o like_v and_o embrace_v the_o poor_a for_o piety_n and_o in_o the_o proud_a who_o the_o world_n do_v reverence_n thou_o have_v no_o delight_n frame_v thou_o therefore_o my_o inward_a zeal_n and_o let_v not_o my_o outward_a baseness_n overmuch_o deprive_v i_o of_o some_o comfort_n among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o as_o man_n who_o regard_v not_o the_o poor_a but_o with_o speed_n hear_v and_o consider_v and_o refuse_v not_o to_o answer_v i_o with_o timely_a relief_n and_o let_v not_o the_o unsavoury_a misery_n of_o this_o life_n accompany_v with_o the_o natural_a we_o akenesse_n of_o my_o flesh_n draw_v i_o into_o the_o way_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o let_v i_o rather_o hold_v fast_o by_o thy_o promise_a protection_n as_o by_o the_o altar_n of_o a_o lively_a refuge_n ●ow_o down_o thy_o ear_n i_o ●ay_v o_o lord_n and_o let_v i_o not_o for_o ever_o cry_v unto_o thou_o in_o vain_a draw_v i_o out_o of_o the_o net_n that_o be_v lay_v for_o i_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o danger_n prepare_v against_o i_o thou_o have_v see_v my_o trouble_n and_o have_v know_v my_o soul_n in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o distress_n and_o yet_o thou_o have_v not_o utter_o forsake_v i_o but_o in_o mercy_n have_v mighty_o preserve_v i_o from_o infinite_a peril_n and_o now_o lord_n even_o now_o see_v my_o life_n waste_v in_o heaviness_n and_o my_o year_n consume_v in_o forrow_n since_o i_o be_o a_o reproach_n even_o among_o my_o neighbour_n and_o all_o my_o friend_n fail_v i_o and_o since_o i_o be_o even_o at_o the_o point_n to_o perish_v be_v please_v to_o think_v of_o my_o misery_n and_o send_v i_o speedy_a relief_n as_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n be_v great_a which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o as_o in_o a_o treasury_n for_o all_o that_o fear_v thou_o so_o let_v thy_o mercy_n appear_v and_o thy_o providence_n and_o power_n towards_o i_o be_v see_v among_o such_o as_o think_v indeed_o thou_o have_v forsake_v i_o utter_o o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n the_o motive_n to_o the_o five_o prayer_n wherein_o the_o poor_a man_n appeal_v unto_o god_n be_v strike_v with_o a_o kind_n of_o despair_n because_o there_o be_v that_o say_v of_o he_o there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o he_o in_o god_n he_o therefore_o not_o only_o cry_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v consider_v it_o but_o he_o himself_o also_o enter_v into_o the_o cause_n why_o they_o so_o say_v and_o find_v it_o to_o be_v for_o that_o they_o see_v his_o store_n consume_v and_o his_o basket_n empty_v and_o his_o foe_n furious_a against_o he_o but_o he_o herewith_o not_o dismay_v reason_v against_o these_o man_n infidelity_n who_o in_o these_o their_o allegation_n seem_v to_o deny_v that_o either_o there_o be_v a_o god_n or_o that_o he_o care_v for_o or_o will_v or_o can_v help_v the_o poor_a and_o yet_o he_o presume_v not_o upon_o his_o own_o integrity_n but_o confess_v god_n to_o be_v just_a and_o right_o may_v punish_v sinner_n among_o who_o he_o be_v the_o great_a and_o he_o find_v this_o temptation_n to_o be_v very_o grievous_a he_o pray_v god_n to_o second_v his_o feeble_a nature_n by_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o that_o he_o will_v stay_v he_o with_o his_o staff_n while_o he_o correct_v he_o with_o his_o rod_n because_o he_o be_v but_o a_o weak_a man_n &_o may_v easy_o be_v burden_v above_o his_o own_o strength_n but_o be_v assist_v by_o god_n he_o assure_v himself_o
life_n that_o after_o my_o long_a estray_v from_o thou_o i_o may_v be_v at_o last_o bring_v home_o to_o thy_o bless_a favour_n again_o wherein_o be_v life_n and_o liberty_n and_o comfort_n and_o fullness_n and_o joy_n and_o rest_n and_o peace_n for_o ever_o oh_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o be_v in_o thy_o protection_n most_o happy_a be_v he_o who_o thou_o favour_v for_o he_o be_v wise_a he_o be_v strong_a he_o be_v godly_a he_o be_v feed_v he_o be_v clad_v he_o be_v safe_a and_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o every_o good_a thing_n when_o he_o call_v thou_o hear_v when_o he_o ask_v thou_o give_v when_o he_o seek_v he_o find_v when_o he_o be_v sick_a thou_o cure_v he_o when_o he_o be_v poor_a thou_o provide_v for_o he_o when_o he_o be_v sad_a thou_o comforte_v he_o when_o he_o be_v weary_a thou_o ease_v he_o when_o he_o hunger_v thou_o feed_v he_o when_o he_o be_v in_o trouble_n thou_o defende_v he_o when_o he_o be_v in_o danger_n thou_o preserve_v he_o when_o he_o be_v hate_v thou_o love_v he_o and_o when_o he_o be_v dead_a he_o than_o enter_v into_o that_o life_n which_o be_v eternal_a and_o then_o partake_v of_o the_o joy_n which_o be_v unspeakable_a oh_o accept_v i_o into_o this_o favour_n wherein_o be_v so_o many_o blessing_n certain_a furnish_v i_o with_o these_o blessing_n wherein_o be_v so_o sweet_a contentation_n and_o bestow_v on_o i_o those_o grace_n that_o make_v the_o most_o despise_a in_o the_o world_n most_o honourable_a with_o thou_o so_o shall_v my_o sorrow_n be_v turn_v into_o joy_n my_o want_n into_o sufficiency_n my_o tear_n into_o gladness_n and_o all_o my_o misery_n into_o godly_a mirth_n deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n keep_v my_o foot_n from_o slide_a let_v i_o walk_v righteous_o before_o thou_o and_o call_v instant_o upon_o thou_o who_o perform_v thy_o promise_n and_o suffer_v none_o to_o depart_v empty_a away_o that_o seek_v thou_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n oh_o send_v therefore_o and_o save_v i_o from_o they_o that_o will_v devour_v i_o and_o from_o that_o which_o afflict_v i_o for_o my_o soul_n be_v among_o lion_n i_o wade_v as_o through_o a_o rage_a sea_n i_o dwell_v among_o man_n set_v on_o fire_n against_o i_o who_o tooth_n be_v spear_n and_o who_o tongue_n be_v as_o a_o two_o edge_a sword_n let_v thy_o mercy_n therefore_o and_o truth_n be_v my_o shield_n &_o buckler_n thou_o have_v ever_o be_v my_o hope_n help_v i_o therefore_o and_o let_v not_o my_o trouble_n increase_v renew_v my_o joy_n and_o set_v i_o upon_o the_o rock_n of_o never-failing_a relief_n and_o let_v my_o rest_n and_o refuge_n be_v for_o ever_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o protection_n bring_v to_o pass_v what_o be_v fit_a for_o i_o and_o which_o thou_o know_v expedient_a let_v the_o righteous_a see_v the_o bless_a end_n of_o my_o hope_n that_o they_o may_v likewise_o talk_v of_o thy_o glory_n and_o speak_v of_o thy_o praise_n and_o all_o man_n shall_v say_v very_o there_o be_v fruit_n for_o the_o righteous_a doubtless_o there_o be_v a_o god_n that_o work_v good_a for_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o perfect_a heart_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n the_o motive_n to_o the_o nine_o prayer_n for_o assurance_n of_o god_n providence_n the_o poor_a man_n notwithstanding_o his_o present_a heavy_a burden_n of_o affliction_n have_v and_o feel_v in_o himself_o a_o inward_a instinct_n of_o comfort_n and_o in_o mere_a zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n break_v out_o into_o a_o admiration_n as_o it_o be_v of_o his_o infinite_a majesty_n power_n and_o excellency_n and_o consequent_o recount_v the_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o infinite_a mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n who_o so_o regard_v the_o frailty_n of_o man_n as_o he_o seem_v to_o wink_v at_o his_o many_o evil_n confess_v it_o the_o mere_a kindness_n and_o free_a favour_n of_o god_n that_o all_o mankind_n be_v not_o confound_v for_o disobedience_n lay_v upon_o himself_o the_o guilt_n of_o his_o own_o sin_n for_o which_o beyond_o all_o other_o the_o lord_n may_v just_o punish_v he_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o more_o offend_v god_n by_o his_o sin_n than_o he_o can_v appease_v he_o with_o his_o prayer_n and_o do_v more_o move_v he_o to_o anger_n by_o his_o transgression_n than_o he_o can_v please_v he_o by_o his_o best_a zeal_n and_o yet_o he_o long_v still_o to_o be_v at_o one_o with_o god_n in_o who_o he_o know_v there_o be_v mercy_n and_o love_n and_o liberty_n and_o relief_n in_o hope_n whereof_o and_o that_o god_n will_v remember_v his_o love_a kindness_n again_o towards_o he_o he_o will_v yet_o trust_v and_o pray_v and_o be_v patient_a and_o yet_o see_v his_o corruption_n still_o strong_a to_o beat_v down_o his_o faith_n in_o god_n pray_v god_n to_o bridle_v his_o ungodly_a affection_n lest_o he_o fear_v overmuch_o and_o so_o faint_a and_o give_v over_o his_o suit_n and_o desire_v by_o the_o example_n of_o joh_n joseph_n and_o david_n and_o other_o godly_a father_n that_o endure_v their_o trouble_n patient_o he_o may_v likewise_o be_v patient_a unto_o the_o end_n and_o thus_o rowze_a up_o his_o dead_a thought_n and_o sorrowful_a soul_n with_o the_o sweet_a consideration_n of_o infinite_a comfort_n which_o his_o love_a god_n have_v ever_o and_o do_v daily_o bestow_v upon_o his_o poor_a oppress_a child_n he_o resolve_v not_o to_o faint_v the_o nine_o prayer_n in_o which_o the_o poor_a distress_a man_n acknowledge_v that_o though_o god_n do_v deserve_o punish_v he_o yet_o he_o assure_v himself_o that_o god_n will_v relieve_v he_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n thy_o name_n be_v most_o excellent_a in_o all_o the_o world_n thy_o glory_n be_v spread_v abroad_o through_o the_o heaven_n and_o thy_o praise_n be_v utter_v by_o all_o thy_o creature_n as_o in_o a_o universal_a harmony_n through_o heaven_n and_o earth_n for_o thy_o mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o thy_o blessing_n without_o number_n that_o thou_o have_v best_a owe_v upon_o they_o all_o especial_o upon_o the_o child_n of_o man_n who_o yet_o among_o all_o other_o creature_n be_v most_o forgetful_a and_o apt_a to_o break_v out_o into_o strong_a disobedience_n against_o thy_o majesty_n and_o of_o thy_o free_a favour_n and_o mercy_n it_o be_v that_o all_o adam_n issue_n be_v not_o utter_o root_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n and_o i_o for_o my_o part_n father_n most_o love_a can_v hold_v myself_o guiltless_a of_o infinite_a evil_n whereby_o i_o have_v yield_v great_a cause_n among_o many_o that_o thou_o shall_v punish_v even_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o disobedience_n but_o myself_o especial_o i_o confess_v worthy_a of_o my_o misery_n and_o not_o to_o deserve_v the_o use_n of_o the_o air_n to_o breathe_v in_o nor_o of_o any_o of_o thy_o creature_n to_o be_v comfort_v by_o they_o worthy_o therefore_o have_v thou_o afflict_v i_o and_o worthy_o may_v thou_o still_o visit_v i_o for_o i_o see_v i_o do_v rather_o more_o incense_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n then_o appea●e_v thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n i_o more_o offend_v th●e_n by_o transgression_n than_o i_o can_v please_v thou_o by_o my_o best_a zeal_n i_o faint_v at_o my_o own_o unworthines_n yet_o fain_o will_v i_o be_v at_o one_o with_o thou_o in_o who_o be_v only_a safety_n and_o succour_n and_o assure_a salvation_n to_o they_o that_o true_o reform_v their_o life_n &_o right_o frame_v their_o repentance_n and_o sincere_o follow_v thy_o will_n which_o be_v thy_o own_o gift_n all_o this_o i_o desire_v to_o perform_v and_o distrust_v thou_o not_o for_o thou_o have_v promise_v pardon_n to_o the_o penitent_a and_o relief_n to_o the_o lowly_a and_o to_o be_v with_o they_o that_o seek_v thou_o and_o to_o hold_v they_o up_o that_o hold_n by_o thou_o and_o to_o instruct_v they_o that_o seek_v wisdom_n of_o thou_o forasmuch_o therefore_o as_o i_o have_v so_o long_o cry_v unto_o thou_o &_o so_o long_o seek_v thou_o i_o will_v yet_o hope_v though_o i_o shut_v up_o my_o sad_a soul_n in_o silence_n only_o unto_o thou_o who_o well_o consider_v the_o inward_a gro●es_n and_o right_o pondere_v the_o sorrow_n and_o sigh_n and_o want_n and_o desire_n of_o thy_o distress_a child_n though_o they_o seem_v mute_a in_o their_o lip_n and_o to_o speak_v nothing_o with_o their_o tongue_n if_o thou_o may_v at_o all_o have_v be_v please_v to_o hear_v by_o earnest_a cry_n thou_o may_v have_v hear_v i_o if_o it_o may_v have_v please_v thou_o to_o succour_v i_o by_o earnest_a desire_n i_o may_v have_v be_v relieve_v but_o lo●_n the_o time_n be_v not_o yet_o come_v that_o thou_o have_v appoint_v for_o my_o delivery_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v still_o wait_v and_o not_o be_v weary_a for_o my_o help_n and_o my_o comfort_n and_o my_o life_n and_o my_o salvation_n depend_v on_o thou_o o_o brible_a therefore_o all_o
world_n for_o that_o thou_o creat_v i_o be_v nothing_o and_o be_v bear_v a_o sinful_a reprobate_n by_o nature_n do_v redeem_v i_o from_o satan_n and_o hell_n and_o adopt_v i_o one_o of_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o thy_o own_o son_n blood_n in_o who_o and_o for_o who_o sake_n thou_o accepte_v i_o a_o heir_n with_o thy_o saint_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n and_o for_o ●ine_v assurance_n here_o in_o this_o life_n have_v give_v i_o not_o only_o thy_o promise_n in_o thy_o word_n but_o have_v sanctify_v i_o with_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o i_o believe_v and_o can_v in_o some_o measure_n resist_v the_o motion_n which_o arise_v in_o i_o by_o mean_n of_o that_o original_a corruption_n which_o i_o bring_v into_o the_o world_n and_o bear_v about_o i_o which_o can_v not_o but_o condemn_v i_o be_v it_o not_o that_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a do_v justify_v i_o by_o a_o lively_a apprehension_n and_o a_o faithful_a feel_v of_o his_o most_o free_a merit_n work_v for_o i_o and_o in_o my_o behalf_n these_o most_o sweet_a spiritual_a favour_n so_o far_o surmount_v the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o most_o wise_a in_o the_o world_n and_o any_o feel_v to_o the_o comfort_n of_o carnal_a man_n that_o they_o can_v assure_v themselves_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n a_o more_o miserable_a estate_n then_o which_o can_v light_v upon_o man_n how_o much_o then_o lord_n be_o i_o wretched_a creature_n bind_v unto_o thy_o free_a mercy_n in_o choose_v i_o to_o be_v one_o of_o thy_o own_o by_o adoption_n and_o to_o give_v i_o the_o earnest-penny_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o assure_v i_o thereof_o and_o that_o so_o far_o from_o presume_v upon_o any_o desert_n of_o my_o own_o as_o i_o whole_o condemn_v myself_o and_o acknowledge_v all_o my_o hope_n and_o assurance_n to_o be_v wrought_v in_o i_o by_o thy_o own_o free_a love_n i_o unworthy_a deserve_v nothing_o less_o deserve_v rather_o thy_o heavy_a and_o high_a indignation_n and_o consequent_o thy_o just_a judgement_n whereby_o in_o stead_n of_o my_o free_a election_n i_o shall_v be_v reject_v in_o stead_n of_o my_o redemption_n i_o shall_v be_v condemn_v and_o to_o be_v retain_v in_o the_o fearful_a power_n and_o bondage_n of_o satan_n and_o hell_n in_o stead_n of_o my_o sanctification_n and_o justification_n i_o have_v merit_v reprobation_n and_o yet_o dear_a father_n in_o the_o abundance_n of_o thy_o favour_n i_o have_v and_o do_v enjoy_v the_o blessing_n of_o all_o spiritual_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n and_o withal_o have_v enjoy_v so_o many_o corporal_a comfort_n and_o earthly_a grace_n at_o thy_o hand_n as_o be_v more_o in_o number_n then_o my_o sin_n which_o be_v more_o than_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n my_o life_n i_o have_v of_o thou_o the_o continuance_n thereof_o of_o thou_o the_o health_n of_o my_o body_n thou_o preserve_v and_o when_o i_o have_v be_v sick_a thou_o have_v heal_v i_o in_o my_o hunger_n thou_o feed_v i_o and_o refresh_a i_o when_o i_o be_o thirsty_a thou_o cloathe_v i_o and_o which_o be_v more_o thou_o bear_v i_o as_o the_o eagle_n do_v her_o young_a even_o upon_o the_o wing_n of_o thy_o providence_n so_o that_o i_o have_v be_v defend_v from_o infinite_a imminent_a danger_n both_o from_o the_o peril_n of_o the_o sword_n and_o the_o plague_n and_o from_o the_o violence_n of_o many_o misfortune_n which_o may_v have_v befall_v i_o whereby_o have_v i_o not_o be_v protect_v by_o thou_o i_o have_v perish_v long_o ago_o and_o many_o time_n be_v poor_a thou_o have_v relieve_v i_o be_v envy_v thou_o have_v keep_v i_o from_o the_o power_n and_o open_a force_n and_o secret_a device_n of_o my_o many_o enemy_n and_o moreover_o which_o be_v not_o the_o least_o lord_n thou_o have_v not_o only_o give_v i_o the_o use_n of_o my_o limb_n and_o service_n of_o my_o sense_n but_o have_v teach_v my_o heart_n to_o conceive_v and_o my_o hand_n to_o perform_v that_o by_o which_o in_o thy_o providence_n i_o profit_v in_o my_o call_n and_o live_v how_o then_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n be_o i_o bind_v unto_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n for_o such_o and_o so_o many_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n and_o corporal_a and_o earthly_a benefit_n the_o least_o of_o which_o as_o i_o have_v not_o deserve_v so_o can_v i_o not_o make_v recompense_n unto_o thou_o for_o the_o least_o but_o as_o thou_o have_v free_o bestow_v they_o all_o upon_o i_o in_o christ_n so_o in_o christ_n i_o return_v to_o thou_o the_o glory_n in_o who_o thou_o be_v well_o please_v and_o in_o he_o reconcile_v unto_o i_o or_o else_o will_v the_o benefit_n which_o i_o receive_v become_v rather_o a_o curse_n then_o a_o blessing_n unto_o i_o oh_o that_o i_o be_v therefore_o of_o wisdom_n sufficient_a of_o power_n able_a in_o disposition_n willing_a and_o in_o zeal_n so_o servant_n as_o i_o may_v pour_v forth_o thy_o deserve_a praise_n with_o a_o joyful_a heart_n but_o good_a father_n accept_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o wi●ling_a mind_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o either_o weakness_n or_o unwillingnes_n unthankfulness_n or_o forgetfulness_n of_o this_o high_a duty_n forasmuch_o as_o that_o all-sufficient_a lamb_n sacrifice_v for_o i_o mediate_v as_o well_o for_o i_o and_o in_o my_o behalf_n my_o inward_a thanksgiving_n &_o present_v they_o upon_o thy_o altar_n of_o mercy_n as_o he_o ever_o present_v unto_o thou_o my_o prayer_n for_o pardon_n of_o my_o sin_n of_o myself_o lord_n i_o can_v bring_v thou_o abel_n or_o elias_n sacrifice_n but_o a_o heart_n of_o true_a thanksgiving_n which_o it_o may_v please_v thou_o to_o accept_v as_o thou_o do_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o bullock_n and_o goat_n ●nd_o let_v i_o lord_n be_v true_o able_a to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o david_n morning_n and_o evening_n sacrifice_v of_o praise_n especial_o that_o most_o sweet_a and_o prevail_a sacrifice_n of_o filial_a obedience_n which_o thou_o so_o much_o accept_a and_o although_o it_o can_v merit_v no_o favour_n at_o thy_o hand_n as_o it_o be_v my_o work_n it_o be_v sanctify_v in_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o special_a means_n not_o only_o to_o discharge_v my_o duty_n in_o part_n but_o to_o obtain_v new_a and_o continue_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n in_o christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n power_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o evermore_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n and_o make_v i_o evermore_o thankful_a another_o thanksgiving_n in_o and_o for_o god_n gentle_a correction_n o_o eternal_a god_n powerful_a and_o true_a which_o bring_v down_o to_o nought_o &_o again_o advance_v thou_o in_o mercy_n often_o correct_a thy_o dear_a child_n and_o hold_v they_o in_o by_o affliction_n lest_o their_o overmuch_a liberty_n shall_v give_v they_o overmuch_a scope_n to_o run_v astray_o and_o consequent_o to_o sin_n and_o dishonour_v thy_o name_n to_o their_o own_o destruction_n therefore_o o_o love_a and_o most_o merciful_a and_o dear_a father_n i_o do_v yield_v thou_o thanks_n that_o thou_o have_v visit_v i_o with_o cross_n and_o beat_v i_o with_o gentle_a affliction_n and_o correct_v i_o with_o fatherly_a chastisement_n for_o they_o be_v thy_o love_a embracement_n welcome_o to_o the_o spiritual_o mind_v likesome_a yet_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n that_o favour_n not_o of_o any_o thing_n content_o but_o of_o sin_n delight_n and_o vanity_n bait_n and_o snare_n of_o death_n good_a therefore_o be_v it_o for_o i_o dear_a father_n that_o thou_o have_v humble_v i_o with_o thy_o love_a correction_n and_o great_a be_v thy_o favour_n ye●_n and_o thy_o providence_n and_o power_n past_o all_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o wise_a for_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n i_o have_v find_v favour_n in_o thy_o sight_n i_o have_v receive_v comfort_n at_o thy_o hand_n even_o in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o deep_a affliction_n yea_o when_o i_o be_v cast_v down_o and_o in_o the_o conceit_n of_o mortal_a man_n confound_v altogether_o thou_o yet_o do_v take_v i_o up_o and_o do_v not_o suffer_v i_o to_o perish_v utter_o for_o when_o my_o enemy_n lay_v wait_v for_o i_o and_o snare_n to_o take_v i_o and_o intend_v my_o destruction_n they_o be_v by_o thou_o prevence_v of_o their_o purpose_n and_o when_o they_o haste_v to_o take_v i_o they_o stumble_v and_o fall_v and_o i_o escape_v from_o they_o as_o a_o bird_n from_o the_o snare_n of_o a_o fowler_n therefore_o do_v i_o give_v thou_o the_o glory_n i_o praise_v thy_o name_n and_o i_o will_v magnify_v thy_o goodness_n for_o ever_o o_o father_n who_o have_v look_v upon_o i_o in_o my_o trouble_n but_o thou_o who_o have_v sustain_v i_o but_o thou_o who_o have_v feed_v i_o but_o thou_o who_o have_v preserve_v i_o but_o thou_o who_o take_v i_o out_o of_o the_o lion_n
wicked_a innocent_a but_o rather_o to_o visit_v their_o iniquity_n yet_o have_v we_o this_o comfort_n that_o thy_o mercy_n to_o the_o humble_a ever_o rest_v unmeasurable_a and_o unmoveable_a though_o thou_o speak_v to_o the_o prophet_n against_o thy_o own_o people_n be_v disobedient_a to_o thou_o say_v though_o moses_n and_o samuel_n stand_v before_o i_o yet_o have_v i_o no_o heart_n to_o this_o people_n drive_a they_o away_o that_o they_o may_v go_v out_o of_o my_o sight_n some_o unto_o death_n some_o to_o the_o sword_n and_o some_o to_o captivity_n yet_o we_o know_v o_o our_o good_a god_n that_o when_o as_o ephraim_n be_v hear_v lament_v and_o pray_v hearty_o in_o his_o distress_n thou_o think_v then_o upon_o mercy_n as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o own_o child_n this_o thy_o clemency_n to_o other_o incourage_v we_o to_o cry_v for_o thy_o mercy_n in_o this_o our_o misery_n upon_o our_o repentance_n both_o for_o we_o we_o and_o the_o whole_a land_n vouchsafe_v o_o love_a saviour_n to_o repress_v the_o vehement_a heat_n of_o thy_o fire_n with_o godly_a pity_n stay_v thy_o hand_n from_o our_o destruction_n thou_o be_v long_a suffering_n good_a gracious_a and_o unwilling_a sinner_n shall_v perish_v be_v entreat_v therefore_o o_o lord_n most_o glorious_a to_o bid_v the_o ne_fw-fr angel_n cease_v from_o punish_v look_v forthwith_o upon_o this_o land_n good_a father_n pity_v the_o infect_a people_n thereof_o that_o we_o altogether_o may_v say_v the_o lord_n live_v for_o ever_o worthy_a of_o praise_n because_o he_o have_v be_v merciful_a unto_o sinner_n amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n if_o not_o infect_v pray_v thus_o it_o please_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n who_o be_v lord_n of_o life_n and_o death_n once_o to_o plague_v the_o egyptian_n and_o yet_o to_o spare_v the_o israelite_n in_o the_o border_n of_o gosen_n only_o because_o thou_o plague_v where_o thou_o please_v so_o with_o the_o pestilence_n now_o have_v thou_o infect_v even_o from_o dan_n to_o beersheba_n yet_o myself_o and_o diverse_a other_o in_o this_o place_n rest_v safe_a from_o this_o so_o pestilent_a a_o infection_n protect_v and_o keep_v as_o yet_o safe_a therefrom_o only_o by_o thy_o hand_n only_o by_o thy_o goodness_n for_o our_o sin_n we_o confess_v stand_v up_o as_o rampire_a wall_n against_o we_o and_o deserve_v no_o less_o than_o they_o who_o already_o thou_o have_v bruise_v with_o a_o just_a measure_n of_o thy_o judgement_n o_o gracious_a lord_n god_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o ●hew_v our_o heart_n thorough_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o that_o in_o thanksgiving_n and_o praise_n we_o may_v go_v before_o other_o which_o in_o pain_n and_o plague_n do_v go_v before_o 〈◊〉_d and_o as_o in_o mercy_n thou_o have_v draw_v ●…knesse_n from_o our_o body_n so_o in_o lo●e_n to_o our_o soul_n make_v we_o loathe_v the_o vain_a delight_n of_o this_o life_n that_o we_o may_v faithful_o se●ue_v and_o seek_v thou_o in_o these_o our_o day_n of_o health_n wherein_o we_o obtain_v thy_o mercy_n enjoy_v thy_o favour_n and_o rest_v preserve_v from_o the_o pestilence_n wherewith_o many_o of_o our_o brethren_n lie_v perplex_v beside_o sundry_a thousand_o who_o the_o gra●t_n have_v swallow_v bless_v we_o still_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n bless_v we_o o_o father_n without_o &_o within_o be_v thou_o our_o guard_n thy_o word_n our_o guide_n thy_o spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n lord_n stand_v by_o we_o for_o our_o good_a continual_o that_o when_o the_o world_n repine_v at_o thy_o judgement_n when_o the_o wicked_a swell_n in_o their_o impatiency_n when_o the_o unregenerate_a grudge_n and_o murmur_v at_o thy_o plague_n and_o punishment_n wherewith_o thou_o chastise_v and_o correct_a thy_o dear_a child_n that_o even_o than_o we_o may_v have_v and_o enjoy_v quietness_n of_o heart_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n never_o to_o be_v dismay_v or_o to_o distrust_v thy_o providence_n over_o we_o but_o still_o to_o lea●e_n steadfast_o unto_o thou_o and_o rest_n upon_o thou_o and_o the_o rock_n of_o thy_o truth_n this_o confidence_n lord_n grant_v we_o and_o thy_o protection_n from_o this_o courageous_a disease_n that_o reign_v that_o we_o may_v cheerful_o ●ound_v forth_o thy_o divine_a praise_n among_o man_n unto_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n with_o thou_o the_o bless_a father_n of_o we_o all_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o sanctifier_n of_o our_o soul_n three_o person_n yet_o one_o divine_a essence_n be_v give_v all_o la●d_n glory_n and_o thanks_n in_o this_o world_n and_o in_o that_o to_o come_v for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n in_o the_o time_n of_o tempest_n and_o unseasonable_a wether_n god_n bring_v up_o the_o cloud_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o make_v the_o lightning_n with_o the_o rain_n he_o draw_v forth_o the_o wind●s_n out_o of_o his_o treasure_n psal._n 135._o 7._o he_o command_v and_o raise_v the_o stormy_a wind_n and_o it_o lift_v up_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o se●_n psal._n 107._o 25._o but_o he_o arise_v and_o rebuke_v the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o make_v they_o calm_a mat._n 8._o 26._o mark_v 4._o 39_o by_o his_o word_n he_o still_v the_o wind_n and_o by_o his_o counsel_n appeal_v the_o deep_a ecclus_n 43._o 23._o o_o most_o mighty_a and_o merciful_a lord_n god_n let_v all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n bless_v thou_o and_o praise_v thou_o their_o everliving_a god_n in_o thy_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a habitation_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n sit_v on_o high_a in_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o majesty_n and_o make_v thy_o strength_n and_o might_n know_v to_o all_o nation_n thy_o voice_n be_v upon_o the_o water_n from_o thou_o o_o god_n procee_v thunder_n thy_o voice_n make_v the_o wilderness_n to_o tremble_v yea_o thou_o make_v the_o mighty_a hill_n to_o tremble_v and_o shake_v the_o earth_n tremble_v and_o quake_v the_o foundation_n also_o of_o the_o mountain_n move_v and_o shake_v when_o thou_o be_v displease_v there_o come_v out_o of_o thy_o nostril_n smoke_n and_o out_o of_o thy_o mouth_n a_o consume_a fire_n thou_o make_v darkness_n thy_o secret_a place_n and_o at_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o presence_n the_o cloud_n pass_v away_o thou_o thunder_v from_o the_o heaven_n and_o give_v out_o thy_o voice_n thou_o draw_v forth_o the_o wind_n out_o of_o thy_o treasure_n and_o command_v they_o back_o again_o to_o their_o place_n all_o thing_n be_v in_o subjection_n unto_o thou_o thy_o work_n magnify_v thou_o o_o lord_n yea_o they_o tremble_v at_o thy_o presence_n the_o mountain_n and_o hill_n dread_v thou_o when_o thou_o be_v displease_v yea_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v afraid_a the_o water_n o_o god_n know_v thou_o and_o be_v afraid_a yea_o the_o depth_n tremble_v thy_o voice_n o_o lord_n divide_v the_o fiery_a flame_n o_o lord_n thy_o voice_n make_v the_o wilderness_n to_o tremble_v thou_o remain_v king_n forever_o thou_o will_v give_v strength_n unto_o thy_o people_n and_o bless_v they_o with_o peace_n o_o most_o merciful_a god_n shadow_v we_o from_o thy_o displeasure_n which_o be_v too_o vehement_a and_o intolerable_a let_v thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o we_o protect_v thou_o our_o house_n and_o we_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o consume_v by_o fire_n nor_o drown_v by_o water_n send_v not_o upon_o the_o earth_n such_o untemperate_a or_o untimely_a shower_n or_o any_o other_o unseasonable_a weather_n whereby_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o may_v be_v hurt_v or_o our_o soul_n harm_v o_o god_n the_o father_n which_o do_v send_v thy_o only_a son_n to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n for_o my_o sake_n preserve_v i_o and_o grant_v unto_o i_o a_o bless_a end_n o_o god_n the_o son_n which_o do_v suffer_v for_o my_o sake_n the_o heavy_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n defend_v i_o and_o o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n comfort_v i_o bless_v and_o keep_v i_o from_o all_o danger_n from_o this_o time_n forth_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o peace_n in_o true_a religion_n behold_v say_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v extend_v peace_n upon_o my_o church_n like_o a_o flood_n as_o one_o who_o his_o mother_n comfort_v so_o will_v i_o comfort_v you_o and_o you_o shall_v be_v comfort_v in_o jerusalem_n isaiah_n 66._o 12._o 13._o these_o thing_n have_v i_o speak_v to_o you_o say_v christ_n that_o you_o in_o i_o may_v have_v peace_n in_o the_o world_n you_o shall_v have_v affliction_n but_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n i_o have_v overcome_v the_o world_n john_n 16._o 33._o o_o most_o high_a and_o glorious_a god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o peace_n from_o who_o do_v proceed_v holy_a counsel_n and_o righteous_a destres_z give_v unto_o we_o thy_o servant_n that_o peace_n
which_o the_o world_n can_v give_v that_o both_o our_o heart_n and_o work_n may_v answer_v thy_o commandment_n and_o that_o our_o day_n through_o thy_o protection_n may_v be_v always_o quiet_a from_o trouble_n speak_v thou_o peace_n unto_o all_o people_n especial_o to_o thy_o saint_n let_v thy_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o that_o glory_n may_v dwell_v within_o our_o land_n let_v mercy_n and_o truth_n meet_v together_o yea_o let_v justice_n and_o peace_n embrace_v each_o other_o let_v truth_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o righteousness_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n let_v the_o mountain_n and_o the_o hill_n bring_v peace_n to_o the_o people_n and_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n bless_v lord_n all_o country_n city_n town_n and_o place_n where_o thy_o word_n do_v abide_v and_o be_v pure_o preach_v and_o increase_v the_o number_n of_o they_o in_o the_o universal_a world_n o_o lord_n send_v they_o much_o peace_n that_o delight_n in_o thy_o law_n let_v they_o be_v without_o stone_n to_o stumble_v at_o and_o bless_v they_o with_o prosperity_n within_o their_o place_n o_o eternal_a god_n which_o have_v call_v we_o in_o peace_n grant_v we_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o let_v we_o high_o account_v of_o holiness_n without_o which_o none_o can_v see_v the_o lord_n nor_o have_v peace_n in_o the_o lord_n repress_v the_o devil_n the_o breaker_n of_o godly_a concord_n and_o christian_a peace_n which_o 〈◊〉_d age_v throughout_o all_o nation_n sow_v every_o where_o the_o seed_n of_o strife_n and_o discord_n as_o the_o séeds-man_n of_o falsehood_n and_o l●es_n o_o god_n of_o peace_n which_o make_v a_o end_n of_o war_n throughout_o the_o world_n protect_v we_o from_o war_n and_o slaughter_n scatter_v the_o kingdom_n that_o delight_v in_o war_n break_v and_o hinder_v all_o evil_a counsel_n and_o the_o purpose_n of_o such_o as_o mind_n after_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o shed_n of_o innocent_a blood_n let_v they_o come_v to_o shame_n and_o perish_v through_o their_o own_o imagination_n that_o practise_v evil_a against_o thy_o church_n give_v all_o man_n a_o desire_n of_o peace_n content_a mind_n in_o their_o vocation_n and_o a_o care_n to_o advance_v the_o welfare_n of_o that_o place_n where_o they_o inhabit_v where_o strife_n contention_n and_o discord_n be_v among_o man_n reconcile_v their_o heart_n and_o mind_n that_o these_o flame_n &_o fire_n may_v speedy_o be_v put_v out_o for_o thou_o can_v conclude_v a_o truce_n for_o we_o and_o all_o man_n and_o make_v the_o wolf_n to_o dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n to_o lie_v down_o with_o the_o kid._n make_v our_o tabernacle_n safe_a and_o quiet_a that_o about_o they_o there_o may_v be_v arich_a tranquillity_n which_o may_v abound_v like_o the_o stream_n run_v over_o his_o bank_n and_o our_o righteousness_n as_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o be_v never_o dry_a in_o thou_o shall_v we_o have_v our_o wish_a peace_n and_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v peace_n and_o her_o fruit_n rest_n and_o quietness_n for_o ever_o and_o thy_o people_n shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o inn_n of_o peace_n and_o in_o sure_a dwelling_n and_o in_o safe_a place_n of_o comfort_n hear_v we_o o_o lord_n of_o peace_n and_o grant_v that_o thy_o peace_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n may_v keep_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o love_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n in_o peace_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o widow_n do_v not_o the_o tear_n run_v down_o the_o widow_n check_n and_o her_o cry_n be_v against_o they_o that_o cause_v they_o for_o from_o her_o cheek_n do_v they_o go_v into_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n which_o hear_v they_o do_v accept_v they_o ecclus._n 25._o 15._o she_o that_o be_v a_o widow_n indeed_o and_o leave_v alone_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o continue_v in_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n but_o she_o that_o live_v in_o play_n be_v dead_a while_o she_o live_v 1_o tim._n 5._o 5_o 6._o o_o eternal_a and_o most_o merciful_a god_n which_o according_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n have_v make_v i_o a_o poor_a distress_a widow_n by_o take_v away_o my_o bear_n and_o love_a husband_n out_o of_o this_o transitory_a world_n unto_o thou_o do_v i_o cry_v in_o this_o my_o misery_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o and_o forgive_v all_o my_o offence_n which_o i_o have_v commit_v against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n be_v favourable_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n and_o take_v pity_n on_o i_o for_o i_o be_o alone_a and_o comfortless_o behold_v my_o affliction_n and_o misery_n relieve_v my_o want_n as_o thou_o do_v relieve_v that_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n who_o thou_o do_v most_o miraculous_o preserve_v by_o the_o prophet_n elias_n take_v the_o like_a compassion_n on_o i_o assist_v i_o behold_v my_o necessity_n and_o deliver_v i_o out_o of_o all_o trouble_n grant_v likewise_o that_o i_o may_v find_v favour_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o governor_n and_o magistrate_n that_o i_o be_v not_o injure_v contrary_a to_o equity_n in_o like_a manner_n let_v i_o find_v among_o man_n christian_a consideration_n and_o commiseration_n of_o my_o present_a ●state_n and_o succour_v with_o godly_a counsel_n protect_v i_o from_o false_a tongue_n which_o be_v like_o razor_n cut_v deceitful_o and_o as_o the_o sharp_a arrow_n of_o a_o mighty_a man_n keep_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o slander_n and_o from_o the_o tongue_n of_o wicked_a man_n which_o with_o poison_a word_n have_v bend_v themselves_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a and_o to_o destroy_v such_o as_o be_v of_o upright_o conversation_n i_o humble_o betéech_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v i_o grace_n to_o live_v in_o this_o my_o estate_n of_o widowhood_n chaste_o and_o godly_a show_v myself_o a_o example_n of_o godliness_n to_o other_o put_v always_o my_o hope_n and_o affiance_n in_o thy_o mercy_n let_v i_o with_o all_o patience_n and_o fortitude_n endure_v all_o cross_n lay_v upon_o i_o and_o continue_v faithful_o in_o make_v of_o supplicatious_a night_n and_o day_n unto_o thou_o look_v how_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o servant_n be_v upon_o her_o mistress_n so_o be_v my_o eye_n bend_v upon_o thou_o my_o lord_n until_o thou_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o have_v mercy_n therefore_o o_o lord_n on_o i_o for_o i_o be_o full_a of_o infirmity_n hear_v i_o o_o father_n even_o for_o christ_n sake_n thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n to_o who_o be_v give_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o one_o that_o prepare_v himself_o for_o marriage_n house_n and_o riches_n be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o father_n but_o a_o prudent_a wife_n come_v of_o the_o lord_n pro._n 19_o 14._o well_o be_v he_o that_o dwell_v with_o a_o wife_n of_o understanding_n ecclus._n 25._o 8._o bless_a be_v he_o that_o have_v a_o virtuous_a wife_n for_o the_o number_n of_o his_o year_n shall_v be_v double_a a_o honest_a woman_n recover_v her_o husband_n and_o she_o shall_v fill_v the_o year_n of_o his_o life_n with_o peace_n a_o virtuous_a woman_n be_v a_o good_a portion_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v as_o a_o gift_n unto_o such_o as_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n ecclus._n 26._o 1._o 2._o 3._o o_o heavenly_a god_n everlasting_a and_o most_o powerful_a father_n i_o do_v prostrate_v myself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o majesty_n humble_o thank_v thou_o in_o that_o thou_o have_v form_v i_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o my_o mother_n and_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v bear_v such_o as_o i_o be_o maintain_v i_o likewise_o from_o my_o infancy_n to_o this_o instant_n and_o preserve_v i_o from_o infinite_a peril_n for_o it_o be_v through_o thy_o goodness_n and_o fatherly_a blessing_n that_o i_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o year_n i_o be_o now_o in_o and_o in_o that_o time_n thou_o have_v teach_v i_o by_o thy_o holy_a word_n to_o know_v jesus_n christ_n thy_o belove_a son_n the_o only_a joy_n and_o comfort_n that_o a_o christian_n can_v have_v because_o in_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o he_o consist_v eternal_a life_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v sufficient_o yield_v thou_o praise_v for_o the_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a benefit_n thou_o have_v bestow_v on_o i_o nevertheless_o because_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o most_o love_o haste_v promise_v to_o hear_v we_o let_v it_o now_o please_v thou_o gracious_o to_o help_v i_o for_o i_o have_v find_v and_o prove_v that_o in_o regard_n of_o my_o own_o nature_n corruption_n i_o can_v continue_v chaste_a and_o blameless_a except_o i_o use_v the_o mean_n which_o thou_o
have_v ordain_v and_o by_o thy_o holy_a word_n have_v also_o approve_v the_o same_o say_v to_o avoid_v whoredom_n let_v every_o man_n have_v his_o wife_n and_o every_o woman_n her_o husband_n then_o i_o beseech_v thou_o in_o mercy_n to_o lend_v m●e_v thy_o help_a bend_n and_o so_o bless_v i_o and_o my_o patent_n that_o in_o this_o intend_a matter_n we_o may_v not_o be_v abuse_v by_o any_o exterior_a appearance_n either_o of_o beauty_n riches_n or_o deceive_a speech_n which_o may_v forerun_a or_o proceed_v in_o this_o business_n but_o as_o thy_o word_n say_v a_o virtuous_a wife_n be_v a_o gift_n which_o come_v from_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o as_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o not_o only_o thou_o give_v eve_n to_o adam_n but_o do_v likewise_o conjoin_v abraham_n with_o sarah_n iseac_n with_o rebecca_n and_o jacob_n with_o his_o best_a esteem_v rachel_n even_o so_o i_o entreat_v and_o beseech_v thou_o o_o father_n of_o light_n not_o only_o to_o be_v my_o father_n but_o also_o to_o appoint_v i_o my_o fellow-partner_n in_o regard_n thou_o ought_v to_o be_v the_o author_n and_o actor_n in_o so_o honourable_a a_o business_n send_v down_o the_o holy_a angel_n to_o be_v my_o guide_n and_o leader_n towards_o she_o who_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o i_o as_o in_o like_a case_n thou_o make_v they_o servant_n to_o abraham_n and_o young_a tobias_n then_o let_v i_o meet_v she_o enjoy_v she_o and_o live_v with_o she_o in_o thy_o fear_n and_o favour_n o_o lord_n jesus_n may_v it_o please_v thou_o with_o thy_o blessing_n to_o be_v with_o i_o at_o my_o marriage_n as_o thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v to_o honour_v that_o at_o cana_n in_o galilee_n with_o thy_o own_o presence_n and_o as_o thou_o be_v well_o please_v to_o conjoin_v man_n and_o wife_n and_o to_o make_v they_o one_o body_n so_o unite_v we_o both_o unto_o thou_o that_o we_o may_v evermore_o live_v in_o thou_o and_o thou_o in_o us._n amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o prayer_n for_o a_o young_a man_n or_o maid_n prepare_v to_o marriage_n to_o avoid_v fornication_n let_v every_o man_n have_v his_o wife_n and_o let_v every_o woman_n have_v she_o own_o husband_n 1_o cor._n 7._o 2._o the_o price_n of_o a_o virtuous_a woman_n be_v far_o above_o the_o value_n of_o pearl_n she_o will_v do_v her_o husband_n good_a and_o not_o evil_a all_o the_o day_n of_o her_o life_n pro._n 31._o 10._o 12._o o_o omnipotent_a and_o everliving_a god_n without_o who_o man_n enbenour_n be_v frivolous_a &_o can_v prosper_v in_o this_o world_n i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n and_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n who_o thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v nevertheless_o to_o receive_v into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o saint_n by_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o baptism_n do_v here_o present_v myself_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n humble_o beseech_v thou_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o belove_a son_n to_o stretch_v forth_o thy_o holy_a hand_n and_o help_v i_o to_o the_o end_n that_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n i_o shall_v marry_v thou_o ma●st_v lead_v and_o direct_v i_o to_o a_o virtuous_a yoke-fellow_n with_o who_o i_o may_v live_v so_o long_o as_o we_o shall_v continue_v together_o in_o thy_o love_n and_o fear_n o_o god_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o give_v eve_n to_o adam_n and_o do_v address_v the_o servant_n of_o abraham_n to_o rebecca_n that_o she_o may_v be_v wife_n to_o the_o patriarch_n isaac_n thou_o do_v send_v thy_o angel_n with_o young_a tobias_n to_o deliver_v sara_n the_o daughter_n of_o raguel_n out_o of_o the_o poor_a desolate_a and_o approbrious_a condition_n wherein_o she_o then_o live_v and_o to_o match_v she_o in_o marriage_n with_o the_o say_v tobias_n this_o be_v not_o a_o case_n of_o chance_n or_o fortune_n neither_o guide_v by_o man_n wisdom_n for_o heap_v up_o good_n together_o it_o often_o happen_v that_o after_o one_o have_v careful_o consider_v all_o circumstance_n and_o cause_n thereto_o belong_v search_v into_o the_o uttermost_a as_o may_v be_v devise_v that_o party_n fall_v short_a of_o his_o hope_n expect_v and_o in_o stead_n of_o a_o helper_n happen_v on_o a_o hinderer_n i_o hearty_o therefore_o pray_v thou_o o_o god_n to_o provide_v i_o such_o a_o one_o as_o thou_o know_v fit_a for_o i_o and_o so_o to_o order_v the_o deliberation_n counsel_n and_o enterprise_n of_o my_o parent_n &_o friend_n that_o the_o whole_a issue_n and_o event_n may_v first_o redound_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o next_o to_o the_o endless_a contentment_n good_a and_o salvation_n of_o we_o all_o in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o woman_n with_o child_n woman_n shall_v be_v save_v by_o bear_v of_o child_n if_o they_o continue_v in_o faith_n and_o love_n and_o holiness_n with_o modesty_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 15._o o_o merciful_a and_o mighty_a god_n the_o framer_n wise_a governor_n and_o gracious_a preserver_n of_o all_o thing_n i_o render_v unto_o thy_o majesty_n most_o humble_a thanks_o for_o that_o thou_o be_v please_v of_o thy_o gracious_a goodness_n to_o remove_v from_o i_o the_o reproach_n of_o barrenness_n and_o have_v open_v my_o womb_n to_o conception_n prosper_v o_o lord_n within_o i_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n which_o be_v wonderful_o make_v who_o bone_n and_o member_n be_v know_v to_o thou_o who_o very_a hair_n thou_o numbre_v and_o take_v care_n of_o they_o bless_v o_o lord_n the_o work_n of_o thme_n own_o hand_n within_o i_o that_o it_o may_v receive_v a_o perfect_a shape_n and_o portion_n and_o live_v to_o praise_v thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o congregation_n i_o commend_v it_o with_o myself_o into_o thy_o holy_a hand_n who_o i_o beseech_v thou_o o_o most_o gracious_a god_n so_o to_o bless_v guide_n and_o preserve_v that_o neither_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o wicked_a spirit_n overcome_v i_o nor_o any_o other_o inconvenience_n approach_v nigh_o i_o to_o hurt_v i_o keep_v i_o from_o vame_a fear_n and_o foolish_a destres_z that_o without_o danger_n i_o may_v bear_v and_o with_o joy_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n where_o with_o thou_o have_v bless_v i_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o most_o holy_a name_n and_o my_o great_a comfort_n in_o thou_o to_o who_o be_v give_v and_o ascribe_v all_o honour_n might_n power_n and_o praise_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v of_o a_o woman_n in_o travel_n o_o good_a lord_n i_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v that_o thy_o displeasure_n for_o sin_n commit_v be_v and_o be_v very_o great_a which_o i_o do_v at_o this_o present_a feel_v and_o be_v first_o commit_v by_o our_o first_o mother_n eve_n and_o continue_v by_o we_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n incline_v thereunto_o who_o for_o punishment_n thereof_o thou_o have_v say_v in_o sorrow_n we_o shall_v bring_v forth_o child_n impose_v not_o that_o heavy_a burden_n upon_o my_o weak_a body_n but_o regard_v i_o with_o thy_o favour_n in_o the_o promise_a seed_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o give_v i_o comfort_v from_o heaven_n lay_v upon_o i_o no_o more_o than_o i_o shall_v be_v well_o able_a to_o undergo_v and_o even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o calamity_n prepare_v thou_o the_o way_n for_o i_o that_o i_o may_v patient_o bear_v they_o strengthen_v o_o lord_n my_o body_n give_v courage_n unto_o my_o heart_n and_o comfort_v my_o soul_n that_o in_o all_o part_n be_v fasten_v unto_o thou_o neither_o frailty_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o my_o great_a extremity_n may_v make_v i_o faint_a or_o fall_v from_o thou_o or_o have_v the_o least_o distrust_n of_o thy_o gracious_a favour_n towards_o i_o thou_o be_v nigh_o o_o lord_n unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o heart_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o be_v absent_a from_o i_o at_o my_o time_n but_o that_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o presence_n may_v be_v my_o stay_n and_o comfort_n that_o in_o respect_n thereof_o i_o may_v sustain_v all_o torment_n and_o whole_o rest_v in_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o strength_n and_o consolation_n to_o who_o be_v give_v all_o praise_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o thanksgiving_n of_o a_o woman_n after_o her_o delivery_n oeternall_a god_n and_o most_o love_a father_n thou_o be_v great_a and_o worthy_a to_o be_v fear_v thou_o be_v gracious_a and_o worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v for_o thy_o mercy_n exceed_v all_o thy_o work_n thou_o wound_v &_o thou_o heale_v thou_o throw_v down_o and_o help_v up_o again_o i_o most_o humble_o thank_v thou_o my_o most_o love_a and_o gentle_a father_n that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o in_o thy_o goodness_n now_o at_o the_o length_n to_o deliver_v i_o from_o