plead_v novelty_n impossibility_n etc._n etc._n gal._n 1.16_o 4_o that_o we_o try_v the_o lord_n who_o be_v wonderful_a in_o blessing_n the_o unfeigned_a endeavour_n of_o his_o child_n hag._n 2._o malach._n 3.10_o 5_o then_o let_v we_o make_v trial_n at_o first_o in_o one_o of_o these_o and_o grow_v ready_a therein_o so_o shall_v we_o with_o more_o willingness_n and_o skillfulness_n proceed_v in_o the_o rest_n james_n 2.10_o james_n 3.2_o 6_o let_v we_o not_o fail_v to_o meet_v the_o lord_n with_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n when_o we_o see_v he_o come_v effectual_o in_o the_o weak_a performance_n thereof_o psal._n 81._o 7_o and_o so_o condemn_v and_o provoke_v thyself_o as_o before_o and_o thou_o shall_v see_v by_o god_n mercy_n a_o good_a increase_n yea_o thou_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v these_o duty_n with_o comfort_n but_o also_o thou_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o entertain_v each_o several_a occasion_n of_o the_o day_n to_o god_n glory_v thy_o exceed_a profit_n 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and_o study_n sure_o dear_a christian_a lady_n as_o i_o must_v acknowledge_v myself_o hereby_o bind_v for_o ever_o unto_o your_o honour_n so_o accept_v i_o beseech_v you_o this_o unfeigned_a pledge_n thereof_o and_o be_v provoke_v hereby_o to_o a_o wise_a redeem_n of_o the_o time_n that_o so_o you_o may_v be_v prepare_v to_o a_o bless_a eternity_n take_v these_o holy_a rule_n herein_o contain_v as_o a_o true_a guide_n to_o lead_v you_o safe_o in_o all_o occasion_n thereunto_o and_o make_v account_n of_o my_o best_a devotion_n and_o endeavour_n here_o after_o to_o further_a to_o the_o same_o and_o so_o i_o commend_v your_o ladyship_n to_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ._n rest_a in_o he_o to_o your_o honour_n ever_o devote_a th._n cooper_n the_o preface_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n describe_v the_o occasion_n and_o several_a use_n of_o this_o treatise_n the_o many_o etc._n excellent_a treatise_n and_o large_a discourse_n concern_v the_o power_n of_o godliness_n 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my_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n for_o those_o excellent_a labour_n of_o his_o saint_n that_o now_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o fruit_n follow_v they_o second_o i_o will_v have_v thou_o know_v that_o i_o be_o not_o ashamed_a of_o this_o foolishness_n of_o preach_v and_o practic_a divinity_n which_o be_v such_o a_o mystery_n to_o the_o world_n and_o stumble_a block_n unto_o the_o wisdom_n thereof_o three_o howsoever_o i_o do_v profess_v that_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o attain_v such_o perfection_n as_o i_o have_v here_o in_o conceive_a yet_o i_o will_v have_v thou_o know_v further_o that_o i_o will_v rather_o have_v a_o rule_n to_o condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o to_o confound_v the_o old_a man_n that_o thereby_o the_o new_a man_n may_v follow_v hard_a after_o the_o mark_n than_o not_o to_o give_v testimony_n to_o that_o light_n
how_o to_o clothe_v thyself_o outward_o that_o thy_o inward_a man_n may_v still_o be_v deck_v with_o grace_n and_o holiness_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v better_o fit_v to_o that_o clothing_n upon_o and_o see_v thou_o be_v natural_a sociable_a and_o must_v of_o necessity_n converse_v with_o other_o therefore_o be_v thou_o also_o teach_v how_o to_o choose_v and_o use_v company_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v not_o return_v unto_o they_o but_o cause_v they_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o and_o see_v thou_o must_v have_v occasion_n sometime_o to_o be_v alone_o therefore_o have_v thou_o direction_n how_o to_o be_v solitary_a that_o so_o thou_o may_v never_o be_v exclude_v the_o protection_n of_o thy_o god_n in_o a_o word_n what_o estate_n can_v thou_o be_v in_o wherein_o thou_o shall_v hence_o learn_v true_a contentment_n how_o to_o behave_v thyself_o in_o every_o change_n how_o to_o raise_v profit_n to_o thyself_o from_o every_o alteration_n be_v thou_o in_o prosperity_n and_o so_o have_v need_v of_o humble_v to_o prevent_v pride_n of_o wisdom_n to_o manage_v thy_o estate_n wise_a by_o that_o thou_o may_v lay_v up_o a_o good_a foundation_n thereby_o against_o the_o day_n of_o christ._n make_v use_v then_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n of_o what_o to_o this_o end_n be_v here_o store_v up_o for_o thou_o and_o the_o lord_n give_v thou_o understand_v all_o thing_n be_v thou_o in_o affliction_n and_o haste_n need_v of_o comfort_n to_o uphold_v thou_o of_o patience_n to_o lead_v thou_o through_o the_o extremity_n thereof_o observe_v then_o what_o be_v here_o commend_v to_o thou_o for_o this_o use_n and_o thou_o shall_v bless_v god_n that_o he_o have_v account_v thou_o worthy_a to_o suffer_v with_o jesus_n christ_n have_v thou_o still_o need_v of_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o god_n have_v thou_o a_o account_n to_o make_v for_o other_o as_o well_o as_o for_o thyself_o and_o be_v thy_o life_n uncertain_a thou_o know_v not_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v call_v and_o therefore_o it_o 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jesus_n christ_n in_o eternal_a happiness_n to_o who_o bless_a protection_n i_o do_v most_o hearty_o commend_v thou_o and_o so_o do_v rest_v thou_o in_o our_o common_a saviour_n th._n cooper_n the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o daily_o sacrifice_n be_v digest_v into_o three_o book_n whereof_o the_o first_o contain_v the_o ground_n of_o sanctification_n as_o describe_v first_o the_o object_n of_o our_o obedience_n namely_o god_n where_o first_o be_v prove_v that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n chap._n 1._o 2_o how_o this_o god_n be_v to_o be_v know_v chap._n 2._o 3_o of_o the_o several_a attribute_n of_o god_n chap._n 3._o 4_o of_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o godhead_n c._n 4._o 5_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o trinity_n chap._n 5._o 6_o that_o this_o god_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v chap._n 6._o 7_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o divine_a worship_n namely_o man_n chap._n 7·_fw-la 8_o of_o man_n creation_n chap._n 8._o 9_o of_o man_n fall_n chap._n 9_o 10_o of_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n c._n 10._o 11_o of_o the_o application_n of_o this_o redemption_n chap._n 11._o 12_o of_o the_o guide_n and_o special_a outward_a help_n for_o this_o application_n namely_o the_o word_n chap._n 12._o 13_o of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n express_v in_o a_o daily_a direction_n and_o practice_n to_o serve_v god_n chap._n 13._o 14_o of_o this_o particular_a direction_n what_o it_o be_v that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v know_v not_o impossible_a to_o be_v keep_v nay_o most_o necessary_a and_o convenient_a and_o very_o profitable_a and_o exceed_v pleasant_a chap._n 14._o the_o second_o book_n express_v the_o practice_n of_o sanctification_n in_o such_o daily_a duty_n as_o belong_v to_o a_o christian._n where_o first_o of_o the_o part_n of_o this_o daily_o sacrifice_n chap._n 1._o whereof_o the_o first_o be_v to_o be_v humble_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o sin_n here_o 1_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o repentance_n 2_o the_o conscionable_a practice_n thereof_o 3_o help_v hereunto_o 4_o mark_n of_o repentance_n 5_o and_o benefit_n thereof_o 6_o together_o with_o rule_n to_o resolve_v the_o conscience_n herein_o cha_n 2._o a_o second_o daily_a duty_n be_v to_o renew_v our_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ._n 1_o where_o some_o doubt_n be_v answer_v 2_o it_o be_v show_v how_o faith_n be_v renew_a in_o us._n 3_o the_o degree_n of_o this_o work_n be_v explain_v 4_o the_o mark_n of_o particular_a assurance_n the_o degree_n thereof_o and_o here_o 1_o of_o weakness_n of_o faith_n how_o know_v how_o cause_v second_o of_o strength_n of_o faith_n how_o discern_v and_o obtain_v chap._n 3._o a_o three_o duty_n daily_o to_o be_v perform_v be_v the_o preparation_n of_o the_o hart_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o necessity_n hereof_o because_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o sleep_n and_o therefore_o the_o heart_n be_v first_o to_o be_v awaken_v and_o how_o namely_o by_o 1_o resigning_n it_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 2_o by_o renew_v of_o our_o vow_n three_o the_o heart_n weaken_v must_v be_v examine_v and_o how_o by_o a_o true_a rule_n in_o a_o holy_a manner_n to_o a_o right_a end_n four_o the_o heart_n examine_v must_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o true_a worship_n of_o god_n and_o that_o 1_o by_o a_o holy_a fear_n of_o itself_o of_o which_o how_o it_o be_v discern_v and_o maintain_v 2_o by_o entertain_v the_o motion_n of_o the_o spirit_n how_o this_o be_v do_v 3_o how_o we_o may_v discern_v the_o spirit_n to_o be_v a_o sleep_n with_o the_o remedy_n 4_o how_o to_o discern_v the_o belove_a sin_n and_o how_o to_o master_v it_o chap._n 4._o a_o four_o daily_a part_n of_o the_o christian_a sacrifice_n be_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o heart_n where_o of_o this_o spiritual_a armour_n the_o part_n hereof_o and_o 1_o of_o the_o girdle_n of_o truth_n and_o it_o part_n which_o be_v 1_o a_o rectify_a judgement_n how_o discern_v how_o put_v on_o it_o benefit_n 2_o the_o sanctify_a conscience_n how_o discern_v how_o obtain_v the_o benefit_n thereof_o 3_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o will_n how_o know_v how_o obtain_v it_o measure_v the_o benefit_n thereof_o 4_o the_o well_o order_v of_o the_o affection_n how_o discern_v how_o further_v and_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o same_o 5_o the_o sincerity_n of_o the_o tongue_n wherein_o it_o consist_v of_o speech_n and_o 1_o preparation_n to_o it_o 2_o matter_n of_o speech_n here_o of_o person_n 1_o how_o to_o speak_v of_o god_n 2_o how_o of_o our_o neighbour_n what_o to_o be_v avoid_v and_o observe_v 3_o how_o to_o speak_v of_o ourselves_o in_o praise_n and_o dispraise_n of_o thing_n speak_v here_o of_o the_o manner_n speech_n and_o that_o 1_v it_o must_v be_v gracious_a 2_o true_a here_o of_o the_o evidence_n and_o bond_n of_o truth_n as_o 1_o a_o promise_n 2_o oath_n here_o of_o the_o lawfulness_n matter_n manner_n lawful_a swearer_n end_v of_o a_o oath_n before_o who_o where_o how_o a_o oath_n bind_v the_o abuse_n of_o a_o oath_n of_o lie_v flattery_n conceal_v of_o truth_n 3_o imprecation_n a_o 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of_o his_o essence_n not_o to_o be_v circumscribe_v in_o space_n or_o place_n or_o any_o limit_n and_o that_o 1_o because_o his_o power_n be_v infinite_a 2_o he_o be_v every_o where_o and_o so_o must_v his_o substance_n be_v jerem._n 23.24_o 3_o in_o the_o essence_n of_o his_o divintty_n because_o there_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o whole_a substance_n of_o the_o three_o person_n joh._n 16.32_o &_o 3.13_o &_o 14.10_o 3_o in_o the_o communication_n of_o his_o essence_n see_v the_o whole_a be_v in_o such_o sort_n common_a to_o the_o three_o person_n of_o the_o divinity_n as_o not_o only_o it_o be_v in_o they_o as_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o also_o be_v their_o very_a substance_n and_o yet_o remain_v still_o one_o and_o the_o very_a same_o and_o this_o condition_n be_v proper_a only_o to_o the_o deity_n and_o not_o to_o the_o creature_n 1_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o any_o creature_n shall_v be_v or_o be_v make_v equal_a to_o the_o creator_n 2_o god_n himself_o by_o this_o mark_n distinguish_v himself_o from_o the_o creature_n jerem._n 23.14_o 3_o christ_n prove_v his_o divinity_n by_o this_o argument_n joh._n 3.13_o that_o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n when_o his_o body_n be_v on_o the_o earth_n 4_o the_o ancient_a father_n have_v by_o this_o argument_n defend_v the_o divinity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n because_o it_o substance_n be_v not_o limit_v as_o of_o the_o creature_n who_o though_o the_o angel_n can_v be_v circumscribe_v by_o place_n yet_o be_v they_o limit_v by_o the_o property_n of_o their_o substance_n but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v in_o many_o have_v not_o a_o limit_a and_o finite_a substance_n and_o this_o 1_o condemn_v those_o that_o will_v have_v the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v a_o creature_n use_v 2_o instruct_v in_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o spiritual_a nature_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o the_o deity_n 3_o confirm_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n that_o he_o be_v with_o we_o in_o every_o place_n 4_o inform_v our_o obedience_n to_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o in_o his_o presence_n because_o he_o be_v incomprehensible_a 5_o to_o moderate_v our_o pride_n of_o knowledge_n in_o search_v into_o that_o which_o be_v incomprehensible_a 6_o to_o comfort_v our_o want_n of_o comprehension_n and_o weakness_n of_o faith_n see_v though_o the_o deity_n be_v incomprehensible_a yet_o we_o do_v and_o shall_v comprehend_v nay_o we_o be_v comprehend_v and_o so_o it_o shall_v suffice_v so_o far_o to_o know_v and_o believe_v as_o the_o word_n reveal_v 7_o adore_v with_o reverence_n what_o we_o can_v conceive_v seven_o this_o god_n be_v most_o perfect_a in_o himself_o 1_o because_o he_o only_o have_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v desire_v unto_o perfect_a felicity_n 2_o and_o that_o in_o himself_o and_o of_o himself_o 3_o and_o that_o with_o sufficiency_n also_o to_o replenish_v all_o other_o thing_n and_o therefore_o use_v 1_v though_o he_o make_v all_o thing_n yet_o this_o be_v not_o to_o aid_v himself_o by_o 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be_v change_v use_v and_o therefore_o though_o he_o be_v say_v to_o repent_v yet_o this_o do_v not_o imply_v a_o change_n of_o his_o will_n but_o because_o he_o intend_v the_o amend_v of_o the_o creature_n by_o repentance_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n assume_v our_o affection_n to_o teach_v we_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o they_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v be_v conformable_a to_o god_n reveal_v will_n and_o thereby_o be_v partaker_n of_o his_o secret_a will._n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o promise_n and_o threaten_v of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o perform_v yet_o see_v these_o imply_v a_o condition_n either_o express_v jer._n 18.28_o which_o though_o it_o be_v uncertain_a and_o changeable_a in_o respect_n of_o man_n will_n yet_o be_v they_o certain_a in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n or_o necessary_o understand_v therefore_o do_v they_o serve_v to_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o secret_a will_n namely_o to_o bestow_v happiness_n upon_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o condition_n of_o 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suspect_v especial_o the_o show_n and_o colour_n watch_v over_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o our_o call_v 12_o also_o labour_v to_o discover_v and_o conquer_v the_o contrary_a tentation_n as_o in_o affliction_n impatiency_n and_o distrust_n help_v hereunto_o be_v it_o 1_o consider_v we_o that_o the_o best_a do_v fail_v in_o watch_v as_o they_o shall_v 2_o that_o it_o be_v no_o bondage_n but_o a_o bless_a liberty_n thus_o to_o look_v to_o ourselves_o 3_o look_v we_o ourselves_o dâ—â—â—ily_o in_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o word_n psalm_n 119._o heb._n 11_o 6._o 4_o suspect_v we_o also_o ourselves_o and_o fear_v we_o always_o pro._n 28.14_o 5_o let_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v continual_o before_o our_o eye_n 1._o cor._n 7.1_o 6_o use_n we_o sobriety_n in_o our_o knowledge_n and_o use_n of_o outward_a thing_n 1._o pet._n 4._o rom._n 12.3_o 7_o provoke_v we_o each_o other_o cheerful_o to_o holy_a duty_n psal._n 122._o 8_o consider_v we_o how_o watchful_a worldling_n 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cor._n 14._o jacob_n 5.16_o 5_o in_o constancy_n and_o patience_n wait_v the_o lord_n good_a leisure_n psa._n 40.1_o psal._n 135._o psal._n 147._o 6_o in_o sincerity_n from_o our_o right_n in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o out_o of_o the_o holy_a purpose_n of_o our_o heart_n deny_v ourselves_o 7_o in_o a_o holy_a order_n 1._o for_o those_o that_o concern_v god_n glory_n 2._o such_o as_o concern_v salvation_n 3._o such_o as_o respect_v this_o life_n and_o so_o on_o the_o contrary_a we_o be_v to_o pray_v against_o such_o as_o cross_v these_o thing_n in_o their_o order_n 8_o our_o mind_n must_v be_v free_a from_o all_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a respect_n 9_o in_o humility_n abase_v ourselves_o before_o the_o lord_n dan._n 9_o gen._n 32._o 10_o with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n psal._n 116.12_o 11_o as_o also_o with_o true_a repentance_n renew_v our_o vow_n to_o the_o lord_n psal._n 26.6_o isa._n 1.15_o 1._o joh._n 3.22_o thus_o must_v our_o prayer_n be_v make_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o they_o we_o shall_v be_v first_o much_o strengthen_v in_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n luke_n 22.32_o as_o also_o prayer_n 2_o keep_v in_o the_o vigour_n and_o power_n of_o our_o christian_a life_n ephes._n 6._o 3_o experience_v in_o our_o sweet_a fellowship_n with_o god_n rom._n 8.15_o 4_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n always_o fit_v and_o exercise_v eph_n 6._o 5_o our_o daily_a want_n supply_v or_o recompense_v james_n 1.5_o 2._o cor._n 12._o 6_o tentation_n conquer_v and_o happy_o diminish_v mat._n 4._o 7_o all_z our_o occasion_n well_o season_v and_o turn_v to_o our_o good_a 1._o tim._n 4._o 8_o our_o whole_a life_n sanctify_v and_o we_o prepare_v comfortable_o to_o a_o better_a phil._n 1.19_o to_o this_o end_n also_o serve_v another_o omit_v or_o slight_o perform_v any_o of_o these_o 6_o be_v sure_a so_o to_o perform_v these_o as_o that_o thou_o do_v not_o neglect_v thy_o call_n 2._o thess._n 3.12_o 7_o if_o thou_o have_v perform_v they_o in_o some_o poor_a measure_n yet_o rest_v not_o in_o it_o but_o labour_n more_o earnest_o with_o god_n for_o a_o further_a grace_n phil._n 3.13_o 8_o and_o yet_o be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o these_o small_a grape_n and_o fruit_n acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v his_o great_a mercy_n that_o thou_o can_v do_v any_o thing_n and_o give_v he_o all_o the_o glory_n thereof_o 1._o corinth_n 15.10_o and_o thus_o shall_v thou_o be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v this_o peace_n of_o god_n and_o have_v obtain_v it_o thou_o must_v lie_v down_o therewith_o and_o carry_v it_o with_o thou_o to_o thy_o bed_n 1_o because_o thou_o know_v not_o whether_o thy_o bed_n shall_v be_v thy_o grave_n 1._o pet._n 1.24_o 2_o thy_o sleep_n hereby_o shall_v be_v much_o sweet_a and_o dream_n more_o comfortable_a psal._n 4.8_o 3_o thou_o shall_v avoid_v nocturnal_a pollution_n and_o uncleaness_n 4_o thy_o reins_n shall_v teach_v thou_o in_o the_o night_n season_n and_o the_o darkness_n shall_v be_v as_o the_o noon_n day_n psal._n 16.7_o and_o this_o be_v perform_v 1_o by_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n perform_v 2_o ascribe_v unto_o he_o the_o glory_n of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v perform_v psal._n 115.1_o isaiah_n 26.12_o 3_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o to_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n if_o god_n shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o luke_o 17.10_o 4_o crave_v earnest_a pardon_n of_o our_o imperfection_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o lay_v ourselves_o a_o sleep_n in_o his_o bosom_n 1._o john_n 1.9_o 5_o comfort_v ourselves_o if_o sense_n of_o faith_n be_v not_o present_a yet_o with_o former_a experience_n and_o inward_a habit_n thereof_o psal._n 22.10_o 6_o yield_v up_o ourselves_o in_o a_o willingness_n to_o death_n in_o full_a expectation_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v phil._n 1.20.23_o and_o thus_o guide_v ourselves_o by_o these_o former_a rule_n we_o shall_v lie_v down_o in_o peace_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o comfortable_o perform_v the_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o thus_o far_o concern_v such_o necessary_a duty_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v in_o some_o measure_n daily_o to_o perform_v chap._n xii_o how_o to_o profit_v in_o this_o direction_n for_o our_o better_a encouragement_n and_o furtherance_n herein_o observe_v these_o rule_n 1_o that_o be_v convince_v in_o conscience_n with_o the_o necessity_n of_o these_o duty_n we_o purpose_v and_o solemn_o vow_v unto_o the_o lord_n the_o attempt_v and_o prosecute_n thereof_o psal._n 119.206_o psal._n 119.7_o 2_o that_o god_n principal_o respect_v the_o purpose_n of_o the_o heart_n &_o if_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n accept_v according_a to_o what_o we_o have_v and_o require_v not_o what_o we_o have_v not_o 2._o cor._n 8.12_o 3_o that_o we_o give_v not_o ear_n to_o the_o flesh_n
7_o if_o thou_o be_v desirous_a to_o provoke_v thy_o brethren_n to_o undertake_v this_o holy_a task_n 8_o and_o art_n wean_v more_o gracious_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n grow_v more_o content_v with_o thy_o outward_a estate_n and_o 10_o still_a hunger_a more_o earnest_o after_o the_o reveal_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 11_o if_o thou_o be_v more_o faithful_a &_o conscionable_a in_o thy_o civil_a call_n 12_o and_o art_n more_o thankful_a unto_o thy_o god_n for_o this_o his_o gracious_a assistance_n 13_o if_o now_o thou_o can_v more_o rejoice_v in_o heavenly_a duty_n and_o less_o in_o such_o mean_n which_o concern_v only_o this_o life_n 14_o yea_o can_v more_o triumph_n that_o thou_o be_v grow_v a_o master_n of_o thy_o former_a inconstancy_n that_o thou_o have_v now_o attain_v a_o constant_a measure_n of_o serve_v thy_o bless_a god_n then_o for_o any_o recompense_n that_o may_v redound_v unto_o thou_o hereby_o 15_o if_o yet_o thou_o can_v be_v more_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o want_n they_o any_o whit_n puff_v up_o with_o whatsoever_o thou_o have_v already_o attain_v 16_o and_o so_o shall_v still_o follow_v hard_a after_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o high_a price_n of_o thy_o call_n in_o jesus_n christ_n phil._n 3_o 17_o if_o thou_o shall_v grow_v more_o spiritual_a in_o the_o use_n of_o outward_a comfort_n and_o 18_o shall_v also_o grow_v more_o wise_a to_o discern_v between_o thing_n that_o differ_v be_v able_a 19_o to_o try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no_o and_o yet_o 20_o to_o maintain_v the_o fellowship_n not_o judge_v any_o before_o the_o time_n 21_o and_o yet_o reprove_v sharp_o that_o they_o may_v be_v sound_a and_o 22_o yet_o rejoice_v in_o such_o as_o be_v beyond_o thou_o in_o this_o glorious_a course_n 23_o if_o thou_o can_v more_o moderate_v thyself_o in_o thy_o christian_a liberty_n do_v not_o what_o thou_o may_v do_v but_o what_o be_v expedient_a not_o what_o may_v respect_v thy_o private_a but_o the_o public_a good_a and_o 24_o aim_v at_o the_o chief_a good_a even_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o bless_a god_n 25_o prefer_v the_o same_o even_o above_o thy_o own_o salvation_n 26_o comfort_v thyself_o in_o the_o acceptance_n of_o the_o purpose_n of_o thy_o heart_n 27_o as_o that_o thou_o neglect_v no_o good_a opportunity_n to_o express_v thy_o conscionable_a endeavour_n in_o some_o one_o or_o more_o of_o these_o holy_a duty_n as_o occasion_n be_v offer_v 28_o examine_v thyself_o in_o private_a concern_v the_o performance_n of_o they_o 29_o and_o so_o offer_v up_o each_o duty_n in_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o obedience_n in_o thy_o private_a reckon_n &_o daily_o cast_v up_o of_o thy_o account_n not_o enjoy_v 30_o but_o esteem_v high_o of_o such_o that_o have_v attain_v to_o some_o constancy_n herein_o and_o 31_o so_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o the_o best_a in_o this_o holy_a course_n by_o these_o rule_n may_v thou_o try_v thyself_o whether_o thou_o have_v profit_v by_o this_o daily_a direction_n and_o the_o benefit_n hereof_o will_v be_v exceed_o great_a hereof_o as_o have_v be_v partly_o observe_v heretofore_o and_o further_o may_v be_v discern_v in_o these_o particular_n as_o first_o we_o shall_v prevent_v hereby_o that_o secret_a hypocrisy_n which_o accompany_v holy_a duty_n &_o shall_v attain_v to_o more_o sincerity_n &_o plainness_n not_o only_o in_o all_o action_n towards_o god_n but_o in_o our_o outward_a deal_n towards_o man_n &_o so_o shall_v prevent_v much_o reproach_n to_o our_o profession_n and_o gain_v much_o glory_n thereto_o yea_o two_o we_o shall_v be_v a_o mean_n hereby_o to_o shine_v as_o light_v in_o a_o froward_a generation_n to_o the_o increase_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o so_o of_o our_o glory_n 3_o we_o shall_v also_o by_o this_o constant_a performance_n of_o these_o set_v and_o necessary_a duty_n prevent_v all_o unnecessary_a care_n &_o infidelity_n the_o root_n thereof_o by_o keep_v ourselves_o with_o in_o the_o bound_n of_o god_n protection_n &_o quicken_a our_o faith_n in_o this_o lively_a express_v of_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o 4_o and_o so_o shall_v be_v better_o fit_v to_o perform_v any_o extraordinary_a duty_n of_o visit_v of_o thy_o distress_a neighbour_n or_o resist_v any_o violent_a tentation_n or_o entertain_v of_o some_o extraordinary_a comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n or_o express_v thy_o inward_a want_n unto_o thy_o god_n in_o prayer_n or_o offer_v up_o thyself_o as_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n unto_o thy_o god_n etc._n etc._n to_o these_o i_o say_v &_o such_o like_a thou_o shall_v be_v better_o fit_v by_o this_o daily_a sacrifice_n 5_o and_o shall_v not_o the_o mouth_n of_o iniquity_n be_v stop_v by_o this_o constant_a worship_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v convince_v with_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n they_o shall_v justify_v god_n and_o so_o either_o bring_v to_o embrace_v he_o with_o we_o else_o fret_v away_o at_o our_o holy_a course_n and_o thereby_o do_v less_o hurt_n to_o we_o and_o hasten_v their_o own_o damnation_n shall_v not_o 6_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n be_v hasten_v the_o mean_n of_o religion_n hold_v up_o the_o estate_n and_o kingdom_n of_o prince_n preserve_v hereby_o eccl._n 9_o conclusion_n the_o lord_n give_v we_o understand_v in_o these_o thing_n 7_o shall_v not_o this_o constant_a worship_n of_o god_n though_o it_o be_v but_o in_o few_o yea_o but_o in_o some_o one_o keep_v out_o the_o judgement_n from_o the_o rest_n else_o be_v a_o mean_n to_o save_v our_o own_o soul_n from_o a_o common_a desolation_n gen._n 18._o 8_o shall_v not_o the_o wiseman_n see_v the_o plague_n and_o hide_v himself_o prover._n 22.3_o though_o the_o fool_n run_v on_o still_o and_o be_v take_v in_o the_o trap_n 9_o shall_v not_o the_o lord_n thus_o preserve_v one_o in_o a_o city_n and_o two_o in_o a_o tribe_n that_o they_o may_v be_v repairer_n of_o the_o breach_n and_o the_o restorer_n of_o the_o path_n to_o dwell_v in_o that_o they_o may_v build_v up_o the_o old_a waist_n place_n and_o raise_v up_o the_o foundation_n for_o many_o generation_n jer._n 3._o isaiah_n 58.12_o 10_o that_o so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o church_n may_v be_v renew_a and_o continue_v till_o the_o come_n of_o christ._n even_o so_o lord_n jesus_n allure_v we_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n and_o hasten_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n that_o thy_o will_n may_v be_v do_v in_o our_o perfection_n to_o glory_n the_o three_o book_n of_o the_o daily_a sacrifice_n contain_v a_o direction_n how_o to_o order_v our_o daily_a occasion_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o blessed_a god_n in_o a_o constant_a worship_n of_o his_o majesty_n and_o these_o be_v 1._o a_o preparation_n to_o each_o occasion_n chap._n 1._o 2._o to_o arise_v with_o god_n and_o beginning_n the_o day_n with_o he_o of_o which_o in_o the_o second_o cha._n 2._o 3._o the_o mean_n hereto_o private_a and_o familie-exercise_n chap._n 3._o 4._o the_o follow_v of_o our_o calling_n chap_n 4._o 5._o the_o use_n of_o the_o creature_n chap._n 5._o 6._o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n chap_n 6._o 7._o of_o company_n chap._n 7._o 8._o of_o solitariness_n and_o it_o right_a use_n chap._n 8._o 9_o of_o prosperity_n chap_n 9_o 10._o of_o adversity_n chap._n 10._o 11._o of_o the_o daily_a account_n chap._n 11._o hitherto_o we_o have_v speak_v of_o such_o necessary_a duty_n which_o be_v daily_o in_o a_o constant_a measure_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o those_o that_o will_v approve_v themselves_o to_o travel_v towards_o heaven_n now_o because_o there_o be_v many_o other_o occasion_n that_o do_v offer_v themselves_o beside_o these_o â—â—â—et_a mean_n even_o every_o day_n unto_o which_o we_o ought_v both_o wise_o to_o be_v prepare_v to_o as_o also_o we_o must_v learn_v to_o entertain_v they_o wise_o and_o profitable_o to_o pursue_v and_o go_v through_o they_o so_o as_o to_o further_a we_o to_o happiness_n therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n it_o shall_v be_v necessary_a both_o to_o lay_v down_o rule_n how_o to_o be_v prepare_v to_o they_o as_o also_o to_o propose_v a_o several_a direction_n for_o each_o that_o they_o may_v not_o interrupt_v but_o further_a our_o constant_a course_n of_o holiness_n chap._n i._o of_o preparation_n to_o each_o occasion_n howsoever_o occasion_n be_v manifold_a and_o contrary_a yet_o shall_v we_o be_v gracious_o prepare_v to_o they_o first_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v no_o certain_a mark_n of_o god_n favour_n neither_o be_v we_o absolute_o to_o judge_v of_o our_o estate_n by_o they_o or_o in_o they_o 2_o and_o yet_o do_v resolve_v that_o whatsoever_o befall_v yet_o all_o shall_v turn_v to_o our_o good_a 3_o and_o therefore_o that_o we_o set_v not_o up_o our_o rest_n in_o any_o one_o of_o they_o but_o prepare_v for_o such_o variety_n and_o contradiction_n as_o our_o holy_a god_n have_v
27_o yet_o acknowledge_v we_o before_o god_n that_o we_o be_v not_o clear_a and_o so_o abhor_v we_o ourselves_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n job._n 11._o 28_o if_o we_o suffer_v as_o evil_a doer_n yet_o remember_v we_o that_o the_o cross_n be_v not_o so_o much_o send_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n as_o a_o remedy_n against_o it_o psal._n 119.77_o and_o comfort_n we_o ourselves_o that_o the_o lord_n help_v the_o abject_a and_o unworthy_a 29_o move_v we_o the_o lord_n from_o the_o senee_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n job._n 6_o &_o utter_a inability_n as_o of_o ourselves_o psal._n 6._o 30_o protest_v we_o our_o faith_n in_o god_n job._n 13.15_o and_o patience_n in_o wait_v upon_o he_o psalm_n 123.2_o mich._n 7.9_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n use_v we_o fervent_a prayer_n jam._n 5.13_o and_o this_o shall_v most_o steed_n we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o possess_v our_o soul_n in_o patience_n mat._n 10._o 31_o bind_v we_o the_o lord_n to_o we_o from_o the_o manifestation_n &_o make_v good_a of_o his_o favour_n in_o that_o he_o suffer_v not_o our_o enemy_n to_o triumph_v over_o us._n psal_a 41.11_o 32_o meditate_v we_o of_o the_o shortness_n of_o life_n and_o so_o of_o the_o end_n of_o trouble_n the_o trial_n of_o our_o right_a use_n of_o affliction_n be_v 1_o that_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n be_v weaken_v and_o our_o corruption_n purge_v out_o 2_o that_o we_o be_v more_o powerful_a in_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o yet_o humble_v in_o they_o 3_o and_o more_o compassionate_a towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o yet_o more_o zealous_a against_o sin_n 4_o that_o we_o be_v more_o wain_v from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o in_o prosperity_n be_v amend_v by_o the_o affliction_n on_o other_o self_n and_o so_o submit_v to_o the_o wisdom_n of_o our_o superior_n yet_o so_o 9_o as_o that_o we_o do_v nothing_o against_o a_o true_o inform_v conscience_n lest_o in_o seek_v to_o avoid_v trouble_n from_o man_n we_o cause_v our_o conscience_n to_o become_v our_o 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the_o constancy_n of_o god_n providence_n that_o as_o he_o have_v punish_v like_o sin_n former_o so_o will_v he_o also_o meet_v with_o like_a sinner_n 3_o by_o the_o quality_n and_o measure_n of_o the_o sin_n we_o may_v guess_v at_o the_o time_n and_o nature_n of_o the_o scourge_n second_o and_o we_o have_v also_o these_o mark_n when_o the_o plague_n stand_v at_o the_o door_n 1_o when_o sin_n be_v ripe_a that_o be_v 1_o when_o the_o sinner_n sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o the_o scorner_n 2_o when_o he_o be_v drown_v in_o security_n 3_o when_o he_o have_v make_v up_o his_o measure_n by_o persecution_n math._n 23.32_o 4_o where_o in_o his_o carnal_a wisdom_n he_o choose_v the_o rod_n that_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 2._o cor._n 11.31.32_o 7_o hereby_o we_o be_v keep_v in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o power_n of_o welldoing_a keep_v gracious_o 8_o from_o security_n and_o 9_o apostasy_n as_o also_o 10_o from_o spiritual_a pride_n and_o 11_o hypocrisy_n the_o cause_n thereof_o 12_o by_o these_o we_o be_v provoke_v to_o more_o compassion_n towards_o our_o brethren_n and_o so_o 13_o to_o maintain_v the_o fellowship_n and_o to_o avoid_v separation_n heb._n 10._o gal._n 6.1_o and_o be_v 14_o deliver_v from_o general_a judgement_n psal._n 94.13_o 15_o and_o so_o be_v fit_v for_o comfort_n we_o be_v partaker_n of_o they_o in_o more_o abundance_n 2._o cor._n 6.7_o 16_o and_o can_v use_v they_o more_o spiritual_o 17_o hereby_o we_o be_v daily_o raise_v out_o of_o sin_n and_o so_o renew_v our_o repentance_n os._n 5._o 18_o as_o also_o be_v send_v unto_o our_o gracious_a god_n in_o prayer_n that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o assistance_n isaiah_n 26._o o_o 5._o 19_o and_o so_o our_o faith_n be_v quicken_v in_o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o promise_n 1._o pet._n 1.5_o jam._n 1._o 20_o and_o we_o more_o gracious_o exercise_v in_o humility_n and_o patience_n jam._n 1.2_o 21_o and_o so_o provoke_v to_o hunger_n after_o christ_n jesus_n and_o to_o wait_v for_o the_o glorious_a appearance_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n 22_o and_o be_v by_o affliction_n daily_o scour_v and_o purge_v we_o be_v make_v meet_a partaker_n of_o that_o glorious_a inheritance_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o light_n col._n 1.12_o 23_o and_o so_o be_v gracious_o hereby_o not_o only_o take_v away_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o evil_n to_o come_v esa._n 57.1_o as_o josias_n 24_o but_o we_o be_v even_o take_v up_o by_o these_o as_o in_o a_o fiery_a chariot_n to_o partake_v of_o that_o unspeakable_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o be_v reserve_v for_o we_o in_o the_o heaven_n 2._o cor._n 4._o chap._n xii_o thus_o be_v we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o affliction_n and_o try_v our_o estate_n thereby_o and_o to_o this_o end_n see_v each_o day_n as_o it_o bring_v it_o trouble_v with_o it_o so_o it_o want_v not_o it_o comfort_v to_o sweeten_v and_o season_v the_o same_o and_o above_o all_o our_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o family_n duty_n and_o private_a exercise_n of_o prayer_n and_o a_o veil_n hereto_o therefore_o be_v we_o careful_a to_o observe_v and_o perform_v such_o duty_n conscionable_o which_o be_v 1_o private_a examination_n &_o prayer_n thereupon_o to_o begin_v the_o day_n withal_o 2_o read_v of_o the_o word_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o 3_o family_n prayer_n with_o the_o household_n 4_o catechise_v of_o the_o family_n 5_o singing_z of_o psalm_n gen._n 18._o of_o which_o in_o particular_a in_o the_o second_o general_a part_n of_o the_o help_v god_n willing_a and_o these_o be_v daily_a to_o be_v perform_v 1_o because_o we_o be_v yet_o ignorant_a of_o what_o we_o shall_v know_v and_o forgetful_a of_o what_o we_o have_v know_v 2._o pet._n 1.13.15_o 2_o new_a tentation_n and_o occasion_n require_v new_a strength_n and_o mean_n thereto_o luke_n 9_o 3._o 3_o hereby_o we_o maintain_v the_o life_n and_o power_n of_o grace_n cherish_v the_o spirit_n and_o grow_v daily_o 4_o and_o be_v better_o fit_v to_o the_o sabaoth_n act._n 13._o 5_o and_o renew_v and_o increase_v our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n joh._n 5.39_o gen._n 18.17_o the_o manner_n of_o performance_n be_v 1_o we_o must_v appoint_v and_o keep_v set_v time_n for_o the_o same_o 2_o prepare_v thereto_o with_o some_o premeditation_n of_o our_o own_o inability_n former_a abuse_n and_o necessity_n thereof_o 3_o if_o by_o ordinary_a occasion_n we_o have_v be_v interrupt_v or_o prevent_v for_o once_o recover_v we_o ourselves_o at_o the_o next_o opportunity_n against_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 5_o we_o procure_v stability_n and_o constancy_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 6_o we_o yoke_n and_o diminish_v our_o daily_a tentation_n 7_o we_o keep_v sin_n from_o sleep_v with_o us._n 8_o by_o repentance_n remove_v it_o our_o sleep_n become_v more_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a 9_o our_o labour_n afterward_o prove_v less_o irkesone_n 10_o we_o walk_v with_o god_n and_o express_v the_o true_a pilgrim_n life_n ge._n 4_o 11_o the_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a mind_v will_v otherwise_o condemn_v us._n 12_o and_o we_o leave_v our_o heart_n to_o be_v buffet_v with_o much_o infidelity_n and_o distraction_n now_o that_o we_o may_v the_o rather_o perform_v this_o duty_n consider_v we_o hereto_o 1_o that_o the_o very_a heathen_a in_o some_o sort_n by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n practise_v it_o 2_o that_o if_o trouble_v here_o be_v it_o be_v to_o the_o flesh_n to_o which_o we_o be_v not_o debtor_n rom._n 8.12_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o god_n command_v and_o christianity_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n psal._n 4.6_o 4_o that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n &_o therefore_o we_o have_v need_v strâ—â—â—ue_n
to_o the_o utmost_a luke_n 17.10_o and_o for_o our_o better_a direction_n herein_o learn_v we_o 1_o first_o herein_o that_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o performance_n hereof_o be_v after_o the_o evening_n prayer_n second_o for_o the_o manner_n hereof_o begin_v we_o 1_o from_o the_o cogitation_n of_o the_o first_o awake_v from_o sleep_n 2_o so_o proceed_v we_o to_o consider_v of_o our_o morning_n action_n how_o we_o have_v confer_v with_o our_o god_n in_o private_a how_o sanctify_v our_o family_n 3_o meditate_v we_o on_o god_n patience_n in_o spare_v we_o hitherto_o 4_o how_o we_o have_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o &_o other_o sin_n 5_o especial_o how_o we_o have_v be_v employ_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n grace_n 27_o if_o thou_o shall_v find_v the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n &_o peace_n so_o rejoice_v and_o praise_v thy_o god_n if_o thou_o find_v thy_o fail_n so_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v thyself_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n in_o prayer_n 28_o recount_v unto_o god_n as_o near_o as_o thou_o may_v thy_o particular_a slip_n and_o so_o acknowledge_v thyself_o a_o unprofitable_a servant_n seek_v thy_o peace_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n and_o so_o lie_v down_o in_o his_o bosom_n and_o so_o thou_o shall_v find_v rest_n for_o thy_o soul_n the_o benefit_n hereof_o be_v 1_o we_o obey_v god_n commandment_n and_o so_o be_v keep_v within_o his_o protection_n for_o the_o night_n come_v 2_o we_o attain_v to_o the_o certainty_n &_o true_a measure_n of_o our_o estate_n in_o grace_n and_o so_o thereby_o prevent_v security_n which_o carnal_a rest_n may_v cause_v &_o provoke_v a_o hunger_a after_o perfection_n 3_o we_o be_v better_o prepare_v to_o death_n and_o so_o to_o judgement_n 4_o we_o gain_v much_o increase_n to_o the_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n and_o so_o 5_o obtain_v in_o this_o life_n a_o more_o sweet_a and_o heavenly_a conversation_n ph._n 3.20_o and_o by_o these_o rule_v we_o may_v try_v whether_o we_o have_v 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further_o help_v other_o to_o wipe_v off_o the_o score_n both_o by_o example_n and_o council_n provoke_v to_o repentance_n 9_o and_o still_o from_o look_v abroad_o shall_v return_v home_o again_o be_v humble_v not_o so_o much_o because_o we_o can_v do_v no_o man_n good_a as_o when_o we_o have_v do_v our_o best_a 10_o and_o yet_o be_v comfort_v that_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o 11_o shall_v not_o measure_v our_o payment_n by_o what_o be_v present_a but_o rather_o by_o that_o which_o be_v promise_v 12_o and_o so_o shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o expectation_n thereof_o 13_o and_o so_o shall_v follow_v hard_a after_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o high_a price_n of_o our_o call_v in_o jesus_n christ_n 14_o wait_v with_o patience_n the_o accomplishment_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o 15_o suffer_a affliction_n as_o the_o good_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o our_o patience_n may_v be_v perfect_v and_o our_o faith_n try_v 16_o and_o so_o patience_n shall_v bring_v forth_o the_o perfect_a work_n still_o to_o humble_v we_o that_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o glory_n 17_o and_o our_o humility_n shall_v be_v thorough_o try_v by_o our_o perseverance_n in_o well-doing_n in_o our_o obedience_n to_o our_o bless_a god_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o his_o majesty_n 18_o as_o consider_v that_o do_v we_o what_o we_o can_v it_o can_v never_o be_v sufficient_a to_o return_v thankfulness_n unto_o our_o god_n for_o what_o he_o have_v do_v 19_o and_o therefore_o not_o chaleng_v what_o he_o will_v do_v for_o any_o thing_n what_o we_o have_v or_o can_v do_v 20_o but_o rather_o account_v ourselves_o when_o we_o have_v do_v our_o best_a to_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n luk._n 17.10_o 21_o and_o so_o esteem_v ourselves_o rather_o much_o more_o bind_a unto_o our_o god_n for_o accept_v that_o poor_a and_o pollute_a service_n we_o have_v do_v unto_o he_o then_o that_o our_o god_n shall_v be_v bind_v unto_o we_o to_o recompense_v our_o finite_a service_n with_o so_o infinite_a a_o reward_n rom._n 8._o and_o yet_o 22_o still_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o so_o 23_o give_a glory_n unto_o our_o god_n in_o believe_v his_o word_n and_o so_o 24_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o the_o enjoy_n of_o those_o precious_a promise_n by_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n 25_o and_o so_o look_v for_o our_o redeemer_n to_o change_v these_o our_o vile_a body_n phil._n 3.20_o 26_o and_o so_o clear_n the_o eye_n of_o our_o faith_n by_o cast_v away_o every_o thing_n that_o may_v obscure_v or_o press_v down_o that_o we_o may_v more_o sensible_o discern_v the_o brightness_n of_o that_o glory_n and_o may_v run_v with_o more_o joy_n and_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o us._n hebr._n 12.1_o 27_o look_v still_o unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n hebrew_n 12._o still_a return_a thankfulness_n unto_o he_o as_o the_o author_n and_o hope_v in_o he_o as_o the_o finisher_n of_o his_o own_o work_n and_o so_o 28_o still_o rest_v upon_o his_o word_n for_o our_o daily_a direction_n and_o encouragement_n therein_o and_o 29_o maintain_v the_o fellowship_n by_o encourage_v each_o other_o in_o public_a duty_n 30_o and_o yet_o still_o labour_v especial_o to_o prevail_v with_o our_o gracious_a god_n in_o private_a duty_n of_o prayer_n meditation_n etc._n etc._n sanctify_v and_o try_v the_o public_a by_o these_o private_a 31_o and_o yet_o sanctify_v both_o by_o labour_v to_o be_v find_v in_o christ._n and_o 32_o still_o seek_v christ_n in_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o coloss._n 3_o 33_o and_o yet_o still_o labour_v to_o have_v our_o life_n hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n more_o rest_v on_o the_o acceptance_n of_o our_o person_n and_o endeavour_n of_o the_o hide_a man_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o yet_o 34_o still_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o son_n of_o god_n above_o all_o present_a feel_n that_o neither_o present_a sense_n of_o joy_n may_v puff_n up_o and_o so_o cool_a and_o interrupt_v the_o current_n of_o our_o faith_n note_n nor_o absence_n of_o present_a comfort_n may_v quench_v in_o we_o zeal_n of_o obedience_n and_o yet_o 35_o still_o quench_v all_o strange_a fire_n and_o carnal_a matter_n which_o may_v neither_o accompany_v our_o obedience_n or_o kindle_v the_o same_o by_o bound_v ourselves_o within_o our_o calling_n and_o christian_a liberty_n and_o aim_v at_o the_o right_a end_n the_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n subordinate_a thereto_o that_o so_o possess_v our_o soul_n in_o sobriety_n and_o meekness_n we_o may_v both_o avoid_v unnecessary_a trouble_n and_o better_o wade_v through_o such_o as_o necessary_o will_v oppose_v us._n 36_o and_o be_v hereby_o enable_v to_o be_v more_o fruitful_a in_o do_v and_o receive_v good_a 37_o hereby_o we_o shall_v make_v sure_a our_o election_n with_o more_o comfort_n 38_o and_o so_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o give_v up_o our_o general_a 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