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A84350 Elijahs fiery-chariot, or Glowing-coals taken from Gods altar being excellent prayers and meditations, fitted for all persons in all conditions. Composed by divers learned Fathers and martyrs in the Church of God. The like never before extant. Elias, John, fl. 1659. 1659 (1659) Wing E500; Thomason E2257_1; ESTC R210145 129,509 438

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thou_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o us._n for_o none_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o shall_v be_v confound_v 32._o tobit_n 8._o job_n 32._o neither_o any_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o shall_v be_v despise_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o only_a lord_n who_o wound_v and_o do_v heal_v again_o 6._o osea_n 6._o who_o kill_v and_o revine_a bring_v even_o to_o hell_n and_o bring_v back_o again_o our_o father_n hope_v in_o thou_o and_o trust_v in_o thou_o 22._o sap._n 22._o and_o thou_o do_v deliver_v they_o they_o call_v upon_o thou_o and_o be_v help_v they_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o &_o be_v not_o confound_v 6._o psalm_n 6._o o_o lord_n rebuke_v we_o not_o in_o thy_o indignation_n neither_o chasten_v we_o in_o thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n o_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n and_o offence_n of_o my_o youth_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n think_v thou_o upon_o i_o 25._o psa_fw-la 25._o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o lord_n for_o we_o be_v weak_a o_o lord_n heal_v we_o for_o our_o bone_n be_v vex_v and_o now_o in_o the_o vexation_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o the_o anguish_n of_o our_o soul_n we_o remember_v thou_o and_o we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o hear_v lord_n and_o have_v mercy_n ●_o ●arue_v ionas_n ●_o for_o thou_o own_o sake_n and_o for_o thy_o holy_a name_n sake_n incline_v thy_o ear_n and_o hear_v o_o merciful_a lord_n for_o we_o do_v not_o pour_v out_o our_o prayer_n before_o thou_o 6._o ●●a●_n 6._o trust_v in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n but_o in_o thy_o great_a and_o manifold_a mercy_n wash_v we_o thorough_o from_o our_o wickedness_n and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n turn_v thy_o face_n from_o our_o sin_n and_o put_v out_o all_o our_o misdeed_n make_v we_o clean_a heart_n o_o god_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o us._n help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n o_o deliver_v we_o and_o be_v merciful_a to_o our_o sin_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n so_o we_o that_o be_v thy_o people_n &_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n shall_v give_v thou_o thanks_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v always_o be_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n a_o psalm_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o deliverance_n from_o the_o plague_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o sickness_n trouble_n or_o affliction_n lord_n thou_o be_v become_v gracious_a to_o thy_o land_n thou_o have_v turn_v away_o the_o affliction_n of_o thy_o s●ruants_n thou_o have_v take_v away_o all_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o turn_v thyself_o from_o thy_o wrathful_a indignation_n for_o if_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o help_v we_o it_o have_v not_o fail_v but_o our_o soul_n have_v be_v put_v to_o silence_n but_o when_o we_o say_v our_o foot_n have_v slip_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n help_v we_o up_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o sorrow_n that_o we_o have_v in_o our_o heart_n thy_o comfort_n have_v refresh_v our_o soul_n our_o soul_n wait_v still_o upon_o the_o lord_n our_o soul_n hang_v upon_o his_o help_n our_o hope_n be_v alwa●es_n in_o he_o in_o the_o lord_n word_n will_v we_o rejoice_v in_o god_n word_n do_v we_o comfort_v ourselves_o for_o the_o lord_n say_v call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n &_o i_o will_v hear_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v praise_v i_o so_o when_o we_o be_v poor_a needy_a sickly_a and_o in_o heaviness_n the_o lord_n care_v for_o we_o he_o be_v our_o helper_n &_o our_o deliver_v according_a to_o his_o word_n 27._o ps●_n 27._o in_o our_o adversity_n and_o distress_n he_o have_v lift_v up_o our_o head_n and_o save_v we_o from_o ut●er_a destruction_n 33._o psa_fw-la 33._o he_o have_v deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o death_n he_o have_v feed_v we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o dearth_n he_o have_v save_v we_o from_o the_o noisome_a pestilence_n therefore_o will_v we_o offer_v in_o his_o holy_a temple_n the_o oblation_n of_o thanksgigiving_n 37._o psa_fw-la 37._o with_o great_a gladness_n we_o will_v sing_v &_o speak_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n our_o saviour_n 86._o psa_fw-la 106._o psa_fw-la 86._o we_o will_v give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v gracious_a &_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 103._o psa_fw-la 103._o the_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o compassion_n &_o mercy_n long_o suffer_v plenteous_a in_o goodness_n and_o pity_n 108._o john_n 5.7_o psa_fw-la 108._o his_o mercy_n be_v great_a than_o the_o heaven_n and_o his_o gracious_a goodness_n reach_v unto_o the_o cloud_n 103._o psa_fw-la 103._o like_a as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o own_o child_n even_o so_o be_v the_o lord_n merciful_a unto_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 72._o psal_n 72._o therefore_o will_v we_o praise_v thou_o &_o thy_o mercy_n o_o god_n unto_o thou_o will_v we_o sing_v o_o thou_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n 98._o p●al_a 98._o we_o will_v sing_v a_o new_a song_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n we_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n with_o psalm_n and_o thanksgiving_n 47._o psal_n 47._o o_o sing_v praise_n sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n o_o sing_v praise_n sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o king_n for_o god_n be_v the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n sing_v praise_n with_o understanding_n we_o will_v magnify_v thou_o o_o god_n our_o king_n 145._o psal_n 145._o we_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o every_o day_n will_v we_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o our_o mouth_n shall_v speak_v the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n &_o let_v all_o flesh_n give_v thanks_o to_o his_o holy_a name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 72._o psal_n 72._o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n for_o ever_o and_o bless_v be_v the_o name_n of_o his_o majesty_n world_n without_o end_n amen_o glory_n be_v to_o the_o father_n etc._n etc._n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o and_o after_o meal_n all_o thing_n depend_v upon_o thy_o providence_n o_o lord_n to_o 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thy_o word_n and_o prayer_n grant_v unto_o we_o so_o moderate_o to_o use_v these_o thy_o gift_n present_a that_o our_o body_n be_v refresh_v our_o soul_n may_v be_v more_o able_a to_o proceed_v in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n our_o father_n which_o art_n in_o heaven_n &c_n &c_n another_o o_o eternal_a god_n the_o very_a god_n of_o peace_n and_o all_o consolation_n which_o bring_v again_o from_o death_n our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o great_a shepherd_n of_o the_o sheep●_n through_o the_o blood_n of_o ●he_n everlasting_a covenant_n make_v we_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o d●_n 〈◊〉_d will_n and_o work_v in_o we_o that_o which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n sanctify_v we_o throughout_o and_o keep_v our_o whole_a spirit_n soul_n and_o body_n faul
un●o_o the_o come_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n ●hou_fw-mi be_v faithful_a o_o father_n who_o have_v promise_v this_o who_o also_o shall_v bring_v it_o to_o pass_v to_o thou_o therefore_o be_v give_v everlasting_a praise_n honour_n and_o glory_n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n after_o meal_n let_v all_o nation_n magnify_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o people_n rejoice_v in_o praise_v and_o extol_v his_o great_a mercy_n for_o his_o fatherly_a kindness_n be_v plentifu_o show_v forth_o upon_o we_o and_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o promise_n endure_v for_o ever_o we_o render_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n god_n for_o thy_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o we_o continual_o receive_v at_o thy_o bountiful_a hand_n not_o only_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o feed_v we_o in_o this_o present_a life_n give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o same_o but_o special_o because_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n fashion_v we_o anew_o unto_o a_o 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be_v strengthen_v in_o the_o inward_a man_n and_o be_v arm_v with_o thy_o holy_a armour_n which_o be_v the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n the_o shield_n of_o faith_n the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n for_o a_o helmet_n and_o the_o sword_n of_o thy_o spirit_n which_o be_v thy_o holy_a word_n that_o i_o may_v stand_v perfect_a in_o all_o that_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o be_v find_v worthy_a through_o christ_n to_o receive_v the_o crown_n of_o life_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o all_o they_o that_o love_v thou_o give_v i_o grace_v that_o i_o may_v esteem_v all_o thing_n in_o
who_o we_o be_v make_v thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v true_o know_v thou_o hearty_o love_v thou_o faithful_o hang_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o my_o need_n with_o good_a hope_n call_v upon_o thou_o tender_v faithful_o this_o honour_n to_o thou_o that_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o father_n and_o i_o thy_o dear_a child_n through_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n and_o so_o always_o be_v endue_v with_o a_o assure_a hope_n of_o thy_o goodness_n and_o a_o faithful_a obedient_a heart_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o thy_o holy_a will_n as_o thy_o hand_n and_o from_o thou_o as_o i_o must_v look_v for_o all_o thing_n so_o come_v i_o unto_o thou_o and_o pray_v the_o to_o give_v i_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o dear_a child_n have_v and_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o that_o i_o come_v and_o ask_v they_o of_o thou_o as_o now_o i_o do_v through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n as_o by_o this_o word_n father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_v of_o thou_o and_o in_o thou_o and_o all_o that_o ever_o thou_o have_v for_o thou_o be_v whole_o i_o my_o lord_n my_o god_n my_o father_n so_o by_o this_o word_n our_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_v of_o all_o the_o good_a that_o all_o and_o every_o of_o thy_o servant_n that_o ever_o be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v have_v have_v or_o shall_v have_v for_o now_o i_o be_o teach_v to_o believe_v that_o thou_o have_v call_v i_o into_o the_o communion_n of_o thy_o church_n and_o people_n who_o hereby_o i_o perceive_v thou_o have_v command_v to_o be_v as_o careful_a for_o i_o as_o for_o h●mselues_n and_o in_o all_o their_o prayer_n ●o_o be_v as_o mindful_a of_o i_o as_o of_o themselves_o again_o as_o by_o this_o word_n father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o remember_v &_o render_v my_o duty_n i_o owe_v to_o thee-ward_n faith_n love_n fear_v obedience_n &c_n &c_n so_o by_o this_o word_n our_o i_o be_o teach_v my_o duty_n towards_o thy_o people_n to_o be_v careful_a of_o they_o and_o to_o take_v their_o sorrow_n poverty_n afffiction_n etc._n etc._n as_o my_o own_o and_o therefore_o 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self-love_n unmercifulnesse_n pride_n arrogancy_n forgetfulness_n and_o contempt_n of_o thy_o child_n for_o else_o i_o can_v not_o but_o be_v otherwise_o affect_v and_o otherwise_o labour_n than_o i_o do_v oh_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o good_a father_n forgive_v i_o and_o grant_v for_o christ_n sake_n that_o as_o my_o tongue_n sound_v this_o word_n our_o so_o i_o may_v in_o heart_n feel_v the_o true_a joy_n of_o thy_o bless_a communion_n and_o the_o true_a love_n and_o compassion_n which_o thy_o child_n have_v and_o feel_v towards_o their_o brethren_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o all_o trouble_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o joyful_a communion_n that_o i_o may_v deny_v myself_o to_o honour_v thy_o child_n upon_o earth_n and_o endeavour_v myself_o to_o do_v they_o good_a for_o thy_o sake_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n i_o come_v only_o to_o thou_o to_o give_v i_o that_o which_o i_o can_v nor_o must_v not_o else_o where_o have_v and_o thou_o require_v it_o of_o i_o that_o therefore_o i_o shall_v as_o thy_o child_n come_v and_o crave_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o by_o these_o word_n our_o father_n i_o be_o teach_v to_o glory_n and_o rejoice_v for_o the_o bless_a communion_n which_o i_o be_o call_v to_o with_o thou_o dear_a father_n with_o thy_o christ_n and_o wi●h_v the_o holy_a church_n so_o also_o be_o i_o here_o teach_v by_o these_o word_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n to_o rejoice_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o place_n and_o bless_a joy_n whereunto_o at_o the_o length_n in_o thy_o good_a time_n i_o shall_v come_v for_o now_o i_o may_v perceive_v that_o as_o heaven_n be_v thy_o home_n so_o be_v it_o i_o also_o be_v as_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n through_o christ_n although_o here_o for_o a_o time_n i_o be_o bodily_a on_o earth_n and_o in_o misery_n again_o by_o these_o word_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n i_o be_o admonish_v not_o only_o to_o discern_v thou_o from_o earthly_a father_n and_o to_o know_v how_o that_o thou_o be_v almighty_a present_a in_o all_o place_n and_o of_o most_o purity_n to_o confirm_v thereby_o my_o faith_n to_o be_v provoke_v the_o more_o to_o fear_v thou_o to_o reverence_v thou_o etc._n etc._n but_o also_o i_o be_o admonish_v to_o judge_v of_o thy_o fatherly_a love_n by_o heavenly_a benefit_n and_o not_o by_o corporal_a simple_o &_o alone_o for_o oftentimes_o the_o wicked_a prosper_v more_o in_o the_o world_n and_o have_v more_o worldly_a benefit_n than_o thy_o child_n so_o that_o by_o this_o i_o see_v thou_o will_v pull_v up_o my_o mind_n from_o earth_n and_o earthly_a thing_n to_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o that_o i_o shall_v see_v further_o by_o corporal_a benefit_n thy_o heavenly_a providence_n for_o i_o for_o if_o thou_o place_v i_o thus_o on_o earth_n and_o thus_o bless_v i_o as_o thou_o do_v and_o hitherto_o have_v do_v from_o my_o youth_n up_o in_o that_o thou_o be_v nothing_o so_o careful_a for_o my_o body_n as_o for_o my_o soul_n how_o shall_v i_o but_o think_v much_o of_o thy_o providence_n for_o it_o be_v thy_o home_n where_o be_v such_o glory_n as_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v &c_n &c_n of_o which_o thing_n these_o corporal_a benefit_n of_o thy_o give_fw-mi i_o on_o earth_n shall_v be_v as_o it_o be_v induction_n and_o the_o takng_v of_o they_o away_o admonition_n to_o be_v more_o mindful_a of_o permanent_a thing_n and_o less_o mindful_a of_o transitory_a thing_n by_o reason_n hereof_o i_o have_v great_a cause_n to_o lament_v and_o to_o rejoice_v to_o lament_v because_o i_o be_o so_o earthly_a mind_v so_o little_a desirous_a of_o my_o home_n so_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o providence_n and_o fatherly_a protection_n here_o on_o earth_n to_o rejoice_v because_o of_o my_o home_n and_o the_o great_a glory_n thereof_o because_o thou_o do_v so_o provide_v for_o i_o here_o because_o thou_o do_v so_o correct_v and_o chasten_v i_o etc._n etc._n but_o alas_o i_o be_o altogether_o a_o wretch_n earthly_a and_o unthankful_a not_o only_o for_o these_o corporal_a benefit_n health_n riches_n friend_n fame_n wisdom_n etc._n etc._n for_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n sickness_n temptation_n etc._n etc._n but_o also_o for_o thy_o heavenly_a benefit_n for_o christ_n jesus_n for_o the_o promise_n of_o thy_o spirit_n for_o thy_o gospel_n etc._n etc._n yea_o even_o for_o heaven_n itself_o and_o thy_o whole_a glory_n as_o the_o israelite_n be_v for_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n 106._o psal_n 106._o and_o therefore_o never_o enjoy_v it_o but_o perish_v in_o the_o wilderness_n i_o be_o proud_a in_o prosperity_n and_o forget_v thou_o wax_v secure_a and_o careless_a i_o be_o impatient_a in_o the_o cross_n and_o to_o much_o consider_v worldly_a discommodity_n oh_o dear_a father_n forgive_v i_o for_o thy_o christ_n sake_n a●l_v my_o unthankfulness_n love_n of_o this_o world_n contempt_n and_o oblivion_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a benefit_n and_o grant_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o illuminate_v the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n with_o the_o light_n and_o lively_a knowledge_n of_o thy_o presence_n power_n wisdom_n 3._o col._n 3_o ●hil_fw-la 3._o and_o goodness_n in_o thy_o creature_n but_o special_o in_o christ_n jesus_n thy_o son_n and_o so_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n inflame_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v desire_v nothing_o in_o earth_n but_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v present_a with_o thou_o that_o my_o conversation_n may_v be_v in_o heaven_n continual_o from_o whence_o grant_v i_o still_o to_o look_v for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o make_v this_o my_o vile_a body_n like_a unto_o his_o own_o glorious_a and_o immortal_a body_n according_a to_o his_o own_o power_n by_o which_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v
away_o thy_o sun_n o_o most_o wise_a worker_n be_v as_o it_o be_v a_o firebrand_n to_o this_o world_n thy_o kingdom_n whereby_o light_n come_v both_o to_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v a_o firebrand_n to_o the_o spiritual_a world_n after_o day_n when_o the_o night_n come_v thou_o have_v give_v for_o the_o remedy_n of_o darkness_n a_o candle_n after_o sin_n for_o the_o remedy_n of_o ignorance_n thou_o have_v give_v thy_o doctrine_n which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v bring_v unto_o us._n o_o thou_o that_o be_v the_o author_n and_o master_n of_o all_o truth_n and_o the_o true_a light_n make_v we_o to_o see_v that_o the_o dimness_n of_o our_o mind_n may_v be_v drive_v clean_o away_o lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o we_o and_o send_v we_o joy_n and_o gladness_n into_o our_o heart_n psal_n 4._o thy_o word_n be_v a_o lantern_n to_o my_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o my_o path_n psal_n 119._o occasion_n to_o meditate_v think_v that_o the_o knowledge_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o candle_n light_n whereby_o we_o see_v those_o thing_n in_o this_o night_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v expedient_a for_o we_o shall_v make_v we_o to_o wish_v much_o more_o for_o this_o doctrine_n of_o god_n and_o spiritual_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o when_o we_o get_v it_o the_o more_o to_o esteem_v it_o and_o diligent_o to_o embrace_v it_o again_o that_o as_o all_o will_v be_v horror_n without_o candle_n light_n so_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a confusion_n where_o god_n word_n take_v no_o place_n when_o you_o make_v yourself_o unready_a pray_v this_o our_o life_n and_o weak_a knit_v body_n by_o occasion_n of_o sin_n by_o little_a &_o little_o shall_v be_v dissolve_v and_o so_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o the_o earth_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v take_v then_o will_v be_v a_o end_n of_o this_o vanity_n which_o by_o our_o folly_n we_o have_v wrought_v to_o ourselves_o o_o most_o meek_a father_n so_o do_v thou_o unite_v i_o for_o thou_o 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rest_n in_o the_o night_n and_o so_o this_o life_n finish_v we_o shall_v rest_v in_o death_n nothing_o be_v more_o like_o this_o life_n then_o every_o day_n nothing_o more_o like_a to_o our_o grave_n than_o our_o bed_n o_o lord_n our_o keeper_n and_o defender_n grant_v that_o i_o now_o lay_v i_o down_o to_o rest_n be_v unable_a to_o keep_v myself_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o the_o craft_n &_o assault_n of_o the_o wicked_a enemy_n and_o grant_v further_o that_o when_o i_o have_v run_v the_o race_n of_o this_o life_n thou_o will_v of_o thy_o mercy_n call_v i_o unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v live_v &_o watch_v with_o thou_o for_o evermore_o and_o now_o gracious_a god_n give_v i_o to_o take_v my_o rest_n in_o thou_o and_o bring_v to_o pass_v that_o thy_o goodness_n may_v be_v give_v in_o sleep_n before_o my_o eye_n that_o sleep_v i_o be_v not_o absent_a from_o thou_o but_o may_v have_v my_o dream_n to_o draw_v i_o unto_o thou_o and_o so_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v keep_v pure_a and_o holy_a for_o ever_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 4._o occasion_n to_o meditate_v think_v that_o as_o the_o troublesome_a day_n be_v now_o past_a and_o night_n come_v and_o so_o rest_n quietness_n and_o pleasant_a sleep_n which_o make_v most_o excellent_a prince_n and_o poor_a wretch_n alike_o even_o so_o after_o the_o tumult_n trouble_n temptation_n &_o tempest_n of_o this_o life_n they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n have_v prepare_v in_o they_o a_o heaven_n and_o rest_n most_o pleasant_a &_o joyful_a as_o you_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o enter_v into_o your_o bed_n &_o to_o dispose_v yourself_o to_o sleep_v so_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o die_v but_o rather_o cheerful_o prepare_v yourself_o thereunto_o think_v that_o now_o you_o be_v near_o your_o end_n by_o one_o day_n journey_n than_o you_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n when_o you_o feel_v sleep_v to_o be_v come_v pray_v o_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n my_o watchman_n and_o keeper_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o protection_n grant_v that_o my_o body_n sleep_v my_o mind_n may_v watch_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v make_v merry_a by_o some_o sight_n of_o that_o celestial_a and_o heavenly_a life_n wherein_o thou_o be_v the_o king_n and_o prince_n together_o with_o the_o father_n &_o the_o holy_a ghost_n where_o the_o angel_n and_o holy_a soul_n be_v most_o happy_a citizen_n oh_o purify_v my_o soul_n keep_v clean_o my_o body_n that_o in_o both_o i_o may_v please_v thou_o sleep_v and_o wake_v for_o ever_o amen_n a_o general_a confession_n of_o sin_n with_o other_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n and_o evening_n to_o be_v use_v in_o family_n and_o public_a assembly_n o_o most_o merciful_a and_o love_a father_n who_o love_n be_v infinite_a who_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o we_o sinful_a creature_n trust_v in_o thy_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o do_v appear_v this_o morning_n before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n most_o humble_o confess_v our_o 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set_v forth_o for_o a_o purchaser_n of_o mercy_n to_o we_o through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n make_v our_o heart_n clean_o take_v away_o our_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n work_v in_o we_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o amendman_n of_o our_o sinful_a life_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n certify_v our_o conscience_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o the_o same_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n by_o who_o operation_n so_o mortify_v in_o we_o our_o old_a man_n the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n that_o we_o continual_o die_v unto_o sin_n may_v walk_v in_o a_o newness_n of_o life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n amen_n another_o confession_n of_o sin_n o_o eternal_a god_n most_o merciful_a father_n we_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v here_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o we_o be_v miserable_a sinner_n conceive_a and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n so_o that_o in_o we_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n for_o the_o flesh_n evermore_o rebell_v against_o the_o spirit_n whereby_o we_o continual_o transgress_v thy_o holy_a precept_n and_o commandment_n and_o to_o purchase_v ourselves_o through_o thy_o just_a judgement_n death_n and_o damnation_n notwithstanding_o o_o heavenly_a father_n for_o asmuch_o as_o now_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o for_o the_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v against_o thou_o 20._o gal._n 5._o rom_n 2._o jer._n 34._o esa_n 20._o &_o do_v unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o the_o same_o we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o show_v thy_o mercy_n upon_o we_o to_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o increase_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o we_o that_o
we_o acknowledge_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n our_o own_o unrighteousness_n may_v from_o henceforth_o not_o only_o mortify_v our_o sinful_a lust_n and_o affection_n but_o also_o bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n as_o may_v be_v agreeable_a to_o thy_o most_o bless_v will_n 2._o col._n 3._o rom._n 6._o eph._n 4.5_o 1._o pet._n 2._o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n who_o thou_o have_v already_o give_v a_o oblation_n and_o a_o offering_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n we_o be_v certain_o persuade_v that_o thou_o will_v deny_v we_o nothing_o that_o we_o shall_v ask_v in_o his_o name_n according_a to_o thy_o will_n for_o thy_o spitit_fw-la do_v assure_v our_o conscience_n that_o thou_o be_v our_o merciful_a father_n and_o so_o love_v we_o thy_o child_n through_o he_o that_o no_o thing_n be_v able_a to_o remove_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n and_o favour_n from_o us._n to_o thou_o therefore_o with_o the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o a_o p●ayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o eternal_a god_n and_o heavenly_a father_n see_v that_o by_o thy_o great_a mercy_n we_o have_v quiet_o pass_v this_o night_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o may_v bestow_v this_o day_n whole_o in_o thy_o service_n so_o that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n may_v redound_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o good_a example_n of_o our_o brethren_n and_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v the_o sun_n to_o shine_v upon_o the_o earth_n to_o give_v we_o bodily_a light_n even_o so_o vouchsafe_v to_o illuminate_v our_o understanding_n with_o the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n so_o that_o what_o thing_n soever_o we_o shall_v apply_v ourselves_o unto_o our_o special_a care_n &_o purpose_n may_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o to_o serve_v and_o honour_v thou_o look_v for_o all_o our_o 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protection_n but_o also_o for_o the_o time_n of_o our_o whole_a life_n continue_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o daily_o thy_o good_a grace_n &_o gift_n thereof_o until_o thou_o shall_v bring_v we_o to_o that_o happy_a state_n where_o we_o shall_v full_o &_o forever_o be_v join_v unto_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n which_o be_v the_o true_a light_n of_o our_o soul_n shine_v day_n and_o night_n perpetual_o and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v such_o grace_n at_o thy_o hand_n vouchsafe_v most_o merciful_a father_n to_o forgive_v and_o forget_v all_o our_o sin_n which_o we_o have_v heretofore_o commit_v against_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n sake_n to_o pardon_v the_o same_o as_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o those_o that_o ask_v of_o thou_o with_o unfeigned_a heart_n for_o who_o as_o for_o ourselves_o we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n in_o such_o sort_n as_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v ou_fw-fr father_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o the_o morning_n o_o almighty_a and_o most_o gracious_a god_n we_o hearty_o thank_v thou_o for_o the_o sweet_a sleep_n and_o comfortable_a rest_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o this_o night_n past_a and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o have_v command_v by_o the_o holy_a word_n that_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v id●e_v but_o all_o occupy_v in_o godly_a and_o virtuous_a exercise_n every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o call_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thy_o eye_n may_v attend_v upon_o we_o daily_o defend_v we_o cherish_v comfort_n govern_v we_o and_o all_o our_o counsel_n study_n and_o labour_n in_o such_o wise_a that_o we_o may_v spend_v and_o bestow_v this_o day_n according_a to_o thy_o most_o holy_a will_n set_v thou_o always_o before_o our_o eye_n live_v in_o thy_o fear_n work_v that_o may_v be_v find_v acceptable_a before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o another_o prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n we_o humble_o and_o hearty_o give_v thanks_n unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n through_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n that_o to_o thy_o innumerable_a be_v ●ts_n hitherto_o pour_v upon_o our_o soul_n and_o upon_o our_o body_n thou_o have_v keep_v we_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o many_o evil_n both_o spiritual_a and_o corporal_a and_o now_o of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v offer_v and_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o amend_v our_o life_n so_o that_o we_o may_v live_v henceforth_o not_o as_o we_o will_v but_o as_o thou_o will_v &_o as_o our_o body_n do_v draw_v continual_o near_a &_o near_o their_o end_n the_o grave_n i_o mean_v so_o our_o soul_n may_v approach_n to_o their_o end_n that_o be_v heaven_n &_o not_o hell_n for_o in_o one_o state_n we_o stand_v not_o still_o but_o either_o we_o be_v near_o and_o near_o the_o happy_a state_n of_o life_n or_o else_o the_o unhappy_a condition_n of_o death_n eternal_a wherefore_o we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o good_a father_n and_o as_o of_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o give_v we_o time_n to_o repent_v and_o live_v godly_a so_o of_o the_o same_o thy_o goodness_n in_o christ_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v we_o thy_o gracious_a gift_n of_o true_a holy_a perfect_a &_o perpetual_a repentance_n that_o we_o may_v more_o and_o more_o lament_v our_o former_a sinful_a life_n trust_v unfeigned_o in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o may_v unfeigned_o purpose_n and_o effectual_o labour_v to_o amend_v our_o life_n this_o day_n &_o so_o long_o as_o we_o have_v to_o live_v in_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n and_o even_o in_o our_o very_a thought_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o good_a example_n by_o all_o our_o do_n and_o word_n to_o all_o our_o brethren_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o thou_o know_v our_o weakness_n our_o ignorance_n and_o great_a untowardnes_n to_o carry_v any_o great_a cross_n or_o affliction_n we_o beseech_v thou_o our_o sweet_a father_n so_o temper_n &_o order_v all_o thing_n towards_o we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o that_o we_o be_v never_o further_o prove_v &_o tempt_v than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v &_o so_o to_o help_v we_o in_o the_o same_o as_o may_v be_v most_o to_o thy_o glory_n &_o our_o salvation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n a_o evening_n prayer_n o_o lord_n god_n father_n everlasting_a and_o full_a of_o pity_n we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o heaven_n much_o less_o to_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n with_o confidence_n that_o thou_o will_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o grant_v our_o request_n if_o we_o consider_v our_o own_o wretched_a deserve_n for_o our_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v we_o and_o our_o sin_n witness_v against_o we_o &_o we_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o upright_a judge_n which_o do_v not_o justify_v the_o sinner_n and_o wicked_a man_n 20._o exo._n 20._o but_o punish_v the_o fault_n of_o such_o as_o transgress_v thy_o commandment_n yet_o most_o merciful_a father_n since_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o adversity_n 28._o psal_n 15._o psal_n 28._o promise_v even_o then_o to_o help_v we_o when_o we_o feel_v ourselves_o as_o it_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o death_n &_o desperation_n we_o utter_o renounce_v all_o worldly_a confidence_n and_o trust_n &_o fly_v to_o thy_o sovereign_a goodness_n as_o our_o only_a stay_n and_o refuge_n beseech_v thou_o not_o to_o call_v to_o
into_o the_o fire_n but_z as_o the_o good_a wheat_n that_o be_v gather_v into_o the_o barn_n than_o shall_v they_o be_v catch_v up_o to_o meet_v thou_o in_o the_o cloud_n then_o shall_v their_o corrupt_a body_n put_v on_o incorruption_n then_o shall_v they_o be_v endue_v with_o immortality_n and_o glory_n then_o shall_v they_o be_v with_o thou_o and_o go_v whither_o thou_o go_v then_o shall_v they_o hear_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n possess_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o beginning_n etc._n etc._n then_o shall_v they_o be_v set_v on_o seat_n of_o majesty_n judge_v the_o whole_a world_n then_o shall_v they_o reign_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o then_o shall_v god_n be_v all_o in_o all_o with_o they_o &_o to_o they_o then_o shall_v they_o enter_v and_o inherit_v heavenly_a jerusalem_n and_o the_o glorious_a restful_a land_n of_o canaan_n where_o be_v always_o day_n and_o never_o night_n where_o be_v no_o manner_n of_o weep_a tear_n infirmity_n hunger_n cold_a sickness_n envy_n malice_n nor_o sin_n but_o always_o joy_n without_o sorrow_n mirth_n without_o measure_n pleasure_n without_o pain_n heavenly_a harmony_n most_o pleasant_a melody_n say_v and_o sing_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n of_o host_n etc._n etc._n final_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v the_o ear_n have_v not_o hear_v neither_o have_v it_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n what_o they_o shall_v inherit_v and_o most_o sure_o enjoy_v although_o here_o they_o be_v torment_v prison_a solicit_v of_o satan_n tempt_v of_o the_o flesh_n and_o entangle_v with_o the_o world_n where_o through_o they_o be_v enforce_v to_o cry_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v come_v lord_n jesu_n etc._n etc._n how_o amiable_a be_v thy_o tabernacle_n like_a as_o the_o hart_n desire_v the_o water_n brook_n etc._n etc._n now_o let_v thy_o servant_n depart_v in_o peace_n i_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n we_o mourn_v in_o ourselves_o wait_v for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o our_o body_n etc._n etc._n o_o gracious_a lord_n when_o shall_v i_o find_v such_o mercy_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v repent_v believe_v hope_v and_o look_v for_o these_o thing_n with_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o all_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o and_o so_o rest_v with_o thou_o for_o evermore_o a_o meditation_n of_o the_o life_n everlasting_a the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v and_o the_o incomparable_a joy_n thereof_o that_o there_o be_v a_o everlasting_a life_n none_o will_v deny_v but_o such_o as_o will_v deny_v god_n for_o if_o he_o be_v true_a and_o just_a which_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v or_o else_o he_o be_v not_o god_n then_o can_v there_o not_o be_v but_o a_o eternal_a life_n that_o he_o have_v both_o speak_v and_o promise_v it_o in_o mat._n 25._o 1._o cor_fw-la 15._o heb._n 4.11.13_o 1._o pet._n 1._o it_o plain_o appear_v and_o elsewhere_o in_o very_a many_o place_n so_o that_o to_o deny_v a_o everlasting_a life_n be_v to_o deny_v god_n to_o deny_v christ_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o he_o do_v also_o to_o deny_v all_o piety_n and_o religion_n to_o condemn_v of_o foolishness_n all_o good_a man_n martyr_n confessor_n evangelist_n prophet_n patriarch_n final_o the_o denial_n of_o eternal_a life_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o denial_n of_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o a_o plain_a make_n of_o man_n nothing_o better_o than_o beast_n if_o it_o be_v so_o 15._o 1._o co._n 15._o let_v we_o then_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v lord_n preserve_v we_o from_o this_o saduceall_n and_o epicureal_a impiety_n and_o grant_v we_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n dear_a god_n that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_o persuade_v that_o there_o be_v indeed_o a_o eternal_a life_n and_o bliss_n with_o thou_o for_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o among_o who_o account_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n again_o this_o eternal_a life_n be_v where_o this_o eternal_a life_n be_v and_o the_o place_n appoint_v for_o they_o that_o be_v thy_o servant_n all_o man_n do_v grant_v to_o be_v with_o thou_o albeit_o they_o do_v not_o think_v that_o because_o thou_o be_v every_o where_n therefore_o eternal_a life_n be_v every_o where_o for_o they_o by_o thy_o word_n do_v know_v that_o in_o as_o much_o as_o no_o man_n can_v see_v thou_o and_o live_v which_o eternal_a life_n and_o thy_o bless_a presence_n be_v most_o pleasant_a and_o have_v in_o fruition_n 14._o joh._n 14._o after_o in_o another_o world_n whereunto_o by_o corporal_a death_n they_o do_v depart_v and_o be_v translate_v to_o a_o place_n above_o they_o where_o thou_o dwell_v in_o a_o light_n whereunto_o no_o man_n can_v approach_v 6._o 4._o tim._n 6._o abraham_n bosom_n they_o read_v be_v above_o as_o the_o place_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v below_o and_o beneath_o helias_n be_v catch_v up_o into_o heaven_n 17._o joh._n 17._o and_o the_o dear_a son_n our_o saviour_n pray_v that_o where_o he_o be_v 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who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n three_o person_n and_o one_o god_n be_v praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o all_o congregation_n world_n without_o end_n so_o be_v it_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o afflict_a and_o persecute_v under_o the_o tyranny_n of_o antichrist_n o_o merciful_a father_n who_o never_o do_v forsake_v such_o as_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o stretch_v forth_o thy_o mighty_a arm_n to_o the_o defence_n of_o our_o brethren_n by_o the_o rage_n of_o enemy_n persecute_v and_o grievous_o torment_v in_o sundry_a place_n for_o the_o true_a profession_n of_o the_o holy_a gospel_n who_o in_o their_o extreme_a necessity_n cry_v for_o comfort_n unto_o thou_o let_v not_o thy_o long_a suffering_n o_o lord_n be_v a_o occasion_n either_o to_o increase_v the_o tyranny_n of_o thy_o enemy_n or_o to_o discourage_v thy_o child_n but_o with_o speed_n o_o lord_n consider_v their_o great_a misery_n and_o affliction_n prevent_v the_o cruel_a devise_n of_o haman_n stay_v the_o 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thou_o have_v forsake_v 5._o psal_n 8._o p●al_a 5._o can_v praise_v thou_o nor_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n but_o the_o repent_a hart_n the_o sorrowful_a mind_n the_o conscience_n oppress_v hunger_a &_o thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n shall_v evermore_o set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n and_o glory_n and_o albeit_o we_o be_v but_o worm_n and_o dust_n yet_o thou_o be_v our_o creator_n &_o we_o be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n yea_o thou_o be_v our_o father_n &_o we_o thy_o child_n thou_o be_v our_o shepherd_n 6._o psal_n 22._o 1._o cot._fw-la 6._o and_o we_o thy_o flock_n thou_o be_v our_o redeemer_n and_o we_o thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v dear_o buy_v thou_o be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o be_v thy_o inheritance_n 6._o jer._n 10._o psal_n 6._o correct_v we_o not_o therefore_o in_o thy_o anger_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n neither_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n do_v thou_o punish_v we_o but_o merciful_o chastise_v we_o with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n that_o all_o the_o world_n may_v know_v that_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n thou_o will_v put_v away_o all_o his_o wickedness_n out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n as_o thou_o have_v promise_v by_o thy_o holy_a prophet_n final_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o make_v the_o night_n for_o man_n to_o rest_v in_o as_o thou_o have_v ordain_v he_o the_o day_n to_o travail_v grant_v o_o dear_a father_n that_o we_o may_v so_o take_v our_o bodily_a rest_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v continual_o watch_v for_o the_o time_n that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n shall_v appear_v for_o our_o full_a deliverance_n out_o of_o this_o mortal_a life_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a season_n that_o we_o be_v not_o overcome_v by_o any_o fantasy_n dream_n or_o other_o temptation_n but_o may_v full_o set_v our_o mind_n upon_o thou_o love_v thou_o fear_v thou_o and_o rest_n in_o thou_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o our_o very_a steep_a also_o may_v be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n furthermore_o that_o our_o sleep_n be_v not_o excessive_a or_o overmuch_o after_o the_o insatiable_a desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o only_o sufficient_a to_o content_v our_o weak_a nature_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o be_v dispose_v to_o live_v in_o all_o godly_a conversation_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o profit_n of_o our_o brethren_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n in_o who_o name_n we_o make_v our_o humble_a petition_n unto_o thou_o as_o he_o have_v teach_v us._n our_o father_n which_o art_n etc._n etc._n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n vouchsafe_v we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o grant_v we_o perfect_a continuance_n in_o thy_o lively_a faith_n augment_v &_o increase_v the_o same_o in_o we_o daily_o until_o we_o grow_v to_o the_o full_a measure_n of_o our_o perfection_n in_o christ_n whereof_o we_o make_v our_o confession_n say_v i_o believe_v in_o god_n the_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n bless_v we_o and_o save_v we_o the_o lord_n make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o us._n lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o the_o lord_n turn_v his_o favourable_a countenance_n towards_o we_o and_o grant_v we_o this_o peace_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o we_o and_o remain_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o so_o be_v it_o 2._o cor._n 9.13_o another_o evening_n prayer_n most_o merciful_a god_n and_o tender_a father_n which_o beside_o thy_o inestimable_a mercy_n declare_v &_o give_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o make_n of_o the_o world_n for_o our_o sake_n in_o the_o redeem_n of_o we_o by_o the_o death_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o call_n of_o we_o to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o bless_a word_n in_o keep_v of_o we_o hitherto_o in_o thy_o holy_a church_n and_o in_o thy_o most_o gracious_a govern_n of_o we_o and_o all_o thing_n hitherto_o for_o our_o singular_a wealth_n and_o commodity_n have_v also_o most_o fatherly_a care_v for_o we_o and_o keep_v we_o this_o day_n from_o all_o danger_n both_o of_o soul_n and_o body_n give_v we_o health_n food_n apparel_n &_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o comfort_n and_o succour_v of_o this_o poor_a &_o miserable_a life_n which_o many_o other_o do_v want_v for_o these_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o good_a gift_n and_o gracious_a benefit_n which_o thou_o of_o thy_o own_o goodness_n only_o and_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v hitherto_o pour_v upon_o we_o and_o do_v present_o pour_v upon_o we_o and_o many_o other_o we_o most_o humble_o thank_v thou_o and_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n beseech_v thou_o that_o as_o all_o thing_n be_v now_o hide_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o darkness_n which_o thou_o have_v send_v over_o the_o earth_n so_o thou_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o hide_v and_o bury_v all_o our_o sin_n which_o this_o day_n or_o at_o any_o time_n heretofore_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o thy_o holy_a commandment_n and_o as_o now_o we_o purpose_v to_o lay_v our_o body_n to_o rest_n so_o grant_v the_o guard_n of_o thy_o good_a angel_n to_o keep_v the_o same_o this_o night_n and_o for_o evermore_o and_o whensoever_o our_o last_o sleep_n of_o death_n shall_v come_v grant_v that_o it_o may_v be_v in_o thy_o good_a favour_n so_o that_o our_o body_n may_v rest_v both_o temporal_o and_o eternal_o to_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o joy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n so_o be_v it_o another_o evening_n prayer_n o_o eternal_a god_n and_o most_o merciful_a father_n who_o this_o day_n and_o all_o the_o time_n of_o our_o life_n have_v gracious_o defend_v nourish_v &_o preserve_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n &_o make_v such_o fatherly_a provision_n for_o we_o poor_a sinner_n that_o of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n we_o have_v rich_a portion_n not_o only_o in_o the_o creature_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n but_o also_o in_o that_o plentiful_a redemption_n which_o thy_o most_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o grant_v unto_o we_o o_o merciful_a father_n the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o as_o our_o body_n shall_v now_o take_v their_o natural_a rest_n even_o so_o our_o soul_n and_o mind_n at_o the_o behold_n of_o thy_o goodness_n towards_o we_o may_v quiet_v themselves_o in_o thou_o &_o conceive_v such_o inward_a pleasure_n &_o heavenly_a sweetness_n in_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o we_o shall_v from_o henceforth_o either_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v it_o may_v be_v all_o to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o our_o streched_a arm_n o_o lord_n be_v still_o our_o defence_n thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n be_v our_o salvation_n thy_o truth_n 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 a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n o_o almighty_a and_o everlasting_a lord_n god_n the_o dear_a father_n of_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v which_o be_v the_o only_a ruler_n and_o governor_n conserver_n and_o keeper_n of_o all_o thing_n together_o with_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o comforter_n o_o holy_a righteous_a &_o wise_a o_o strong_a terrible_a mighty_a and_o fearful_a lord_n god_n governor_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n judge_n of_o all_o man_n o_o exorable_a patient_a and_o most_o gracious_a father_n who_o eye_n be_v upon_o the_o way_n of_o all_o man_n and_o be_v so_o clean_o that_o they_o
our_o distrust_v and_o doubtful_a heart_n our_o carnal_a our_o secure_a our_o idle_a heart_n our_o impure_a malicious_a arrogant_a envious_a wrathful_a impatient_a covetous_a hypocritical_a and_o epicurall_a heart_n &_o in_o place_n thereof_o give_v we_o new_a heart_n soft_a heart_n faithful_a heart_n merciful_a heart_n love_v obedient_a chaste_a pure_a holy_a righteous_a true_a simple_a lowly_a &_o patient_a heart_n to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o write_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n graft_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n we_o hearty_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n make_v we_o diligent_a and_o happy_a in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o salvation_n take_v into_o thy_o custody_n and_o governance_n for_o ever_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n our_o life_n and_o all_o that_o ever_o we_o have_v tempt_v we_o never_o further_o than_o thou_o will_v make_v we_o able_a to_o bear_v and_o whatsoever_o thou_o know_v we_o have_v need_n of_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n dear_a god_n and_o gracious_a father_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v we_o the_o same_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n &_o always_o as_o thy_o child_n guide_v we_o so_o that_o our_o life_n may_v please_v thou_o and_o our_o death_n praise_v thou_o though_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o hearty_o pray_v thou_o to_o grant_v these_o thing_n thus_o ask_v and_o all_o other_o thing_n necessary_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n not_o only_o to_o we_o but_o to_o all_o other_o also_o for_o who_o thou_o will_v that_o we_o shall_v pray_v special_o for_o thy_o child_n that_o be_v in_o thraldom_n in_o exile_n in_o prison_n misery_n heaviness_n poverty_n sickness_n etc._n etc._n be_v merciful_a to_o the_o whole_a realm_n of_o england_n and_o grant_v we_o all_o true_a repentance_n and_o turn_v from_o we_o the_o evil_n that_o we_o so_o wicked_o have_v deserve_v pardon_v our_o enemy_n persecutor_n &_o slanderor_n and_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n turn_v their_o heart_n be_v merciful_a unto_o our_o parent_n brethren_n &_o sister_n friend_n kinsfolk_n and_o familiar_n neighbour_n and_o such_o as_o by_o any_o mean_n thou_o have_v couple_v and_o link_v to_o we_o by_o love_n or_o otherwise_o and_o unto_o we_o poor_a sinner_n here_o gather_v together_o in_o thy_o holy_a name_n grant_v thy_o blessing_n and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v we_o and_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o thy_o dear_a child_n to_o keep_v we_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o evil_a to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n &_o our_o everlasting_a comfort_n and_o the_o profit_n of_o thy_o church_n which_o merciful_o maintain_v cherish_v and_o comfort_v strengthen_v they_o that_o stand_v so_o that_o they_o never_o fall_v lift_v up_o they_o that_o be_v fall_v and_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v from_o thy_o truth_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a saviour_n which_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n i._o b._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o christ_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o he_o also_o our_o father_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n for_o his_o merit_n and_o cruel_a death_n which_o he_o suffer_v to_o deliver_v we_o from_o eternal_a death_n and_o the_o power_n of_o darkness_n send_v into_o our_o heart_n the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a lively_a &_o steadfast_a faith_n that_o the_o clear_a light_n and_o brightness_n of_o thy_o gospel_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n may_v shine_v unto_o we_o and_o lighten_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v and_o understand_v the_o wonderful_a and_o 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in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n amen_n o_o dear_a father_n write_v in_o our_o heart_n love_n of_o thy_o law_n hate_v to_o all_o sin_n thankfulness_n of_o heart_n and_o continual_a heat_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a sp●rit_n be_v all_o honour_n majesty_n glory_n thanks_o rule_v empire_n and_o dominion_n for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o prayer_n for_o the_o strength_n and_o increase_n of_o faith_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n luk_n 17._o eternal_a praise_n and_o thanks_o be_v give_v unto_o thou_o dear_a god_n and_o father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o ephe._n 4._o in_o heavenly_a thing_n by_o christ_n in_o that_o thou_o have_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v without_o blame_n before_o thou_o 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shall_v our_o unbelief_n make_v thy_o promise_n of_o none_o effect_v no_o thou_o will_v always_o be_v find_v true_a but_o all_o man_n be_v liar_n and_o yet_o lord_n thou_o do_v most_o gracious_o behold_v and_o accept_v be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a a_o spark_n of_o faith_n we_o say_v therefore_o and_o cry_v unto_o thou_o 9_o mar._n 9_o with_o one_o that_o weep_v and_o say_v i_o believe_v lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n yea_o that_o little_a be_v it_o never_o so_o little_a be_v thy_o mere_a gift_n also_o the_o which_o as_o thou_o have_v begin_v so_o most_o merciful_a lord_n increase_v y●_z same_o more_o and_o more_o to_o the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n amen_o a_o thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o great_a benefit_n honour_n and_o praise_n be_v give_v to_o thou_o lord_n god_n almighty_a most_o dear_a father_n of_o heaven_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n show_v unto_o we_o in_o 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and_o that_o whatsoever_o thou_o send_v etc._n thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v give_v we_o this_o day_n etc._n etc._n we_o may_v hearty_o well_o be_v content_a with_o thy_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n suffer_v we_o not_o to_o lack_v the_o thing_n o_o father_n without_o the_o which_o we_o can_v serve_v thou_o but_o bless_v thou_o so_o all_o the_o work_n of_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o may_v have_v sufficient_a and_o not_o to_o be_v chargeable_a but_o rather_o helpful_a unto_o other_o be_v merciful_a o_o lord_n unto_o our_o offence_n etc._n forgive_v u●_n etc._n etc._n and_o see_v our_o debt_n be_v great_a which_o thou_o have_v forgive_v we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n make_v we_o to_o love_v thou_o &_o our_o neighbour_n so_o much_o the_o more_o be_v thou_o o_o father_n our_o captain_n &_o defender_n in_o all_o temptation_n temptation_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n hold_v thou_o we_o by_o thy_o merciful_a hand_n that_o we_o thereby_o may_v be_v deliver_v from_o all_o 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remedy_n thy_o fatherly_a providence_n have_v ordain_v for_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_o natural_a son_n into_o this_o world_n the_o vale_n of_o misery_n to_o loose_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o to_o take_v away_o my_o sin_n 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o therefore_o satan_n have_v now_o nothing_o to_o brag_v of_o for_o through_o christ_n all_o that_o believe_v in_o thou_o 5._o 1._o joh_n 5._o &_o so_o become_v thy_o child_n do_v overcome_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n &_o the_o devil_n and_o this_o be_v the_o victory_n which_o over_o come_v they_o all_o even_o our_o faith_n that_o faith_n i_o mean_v which_o be_v persuade_v that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o christ_n 5._o joh._n 3._o joh._n 5._o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v everlasting_a life_n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v the_o testimony_n to_o be_v true_a which_o thou_o god_n the_o father_n do_v testify_v of_o thy_o son_n so_o make_v thou_o no_o liar_n and_o this_o be_v the_o testimony_n that_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o eternal_a life_n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v that_o thou_o father_n who_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o death_n shall_v also_o quicken_v our_o mortal_a body_n 8_o rom._n 8_o through_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o us._n that_o faith_n which_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v true_a which_o thy_o son_n christ_n affirm_v with_o a_o double_a oath_n say_v very_o 1._o joh._n 1._o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o the_o work_n that_o i_o do_v the_o same_o shall_v he_o do_v and_o great_a work_n than_o these_o shall_v he_o do_v 15._o joh._n 15._o because_o i_o go_v to_o my_o father_n and_o final_o that_o faith_n which_o believe_v that_o now_o christ_n have_v be_v lift_v upon_o the_o cross_n he_o shall_v draw_v all_o thing_n unto_o he_o this_o faith_n i_o say_v be_v the_o victory_n which_o overcom_v our_o enemy_n the_o devil_n 12._o joh._n 12._o the_o world_n and_o our_o flesh_n thou_o therefore_o dear_a father_n which_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v whatsoever_o i_o shall_v ask_v in_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n name_n 3●_n 1._o joh._n 3●_n for_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o infallible_a truth_n sake_n do_v now_o in_o i_o the_o thing_n that_o he_o come_v for_o lose_v in_o i_o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o take_v away_o my_o sin_n i_o beseech_v thou_o make_v steadfast_a my_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o thy_o promise_a mercy_n and_o merciful_a promise_n so_o that_o i_o assure_o believe_v in_o thou_o may_v have_v as_o thou_o have_v promise_v everlasting_a life_n &_o make_v thou_o dear_a god_n no_o liar_n may_v believe_v feel_v and_o know_v in_o my_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o the_o same_o everlasting_a life_n be_v thy_o mere_a and_o free_a gift_n unto_o i_o yea_o already_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n undoubted_o give_v i_o be_v now_o translate_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 3._o colos_n 3._o in_o thankfulness_n whereof_o lord_n cause_n i_o now_o daily_o to_o mortify_v my_o earthly_a member_n yea_o dear_a father_n since_o thy_o spirit_n which_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o death_n dwell_v within_o i_o do_v thou_o who_o raise_v christ_n from_o death_n quicken_v my_o mortal_a body_n through_o thy_o spirit_n so_o dwell_v within_o i_o i_o beseech_v thou_o yea_o lord_n jesu_n according_a to_o thy_o promise_n because_o thou_o be_v now_o go_v to_o thy_o father_n make_v i_o work_v the_o wonderful_a great_a work_n that_o thou_o speak_v off_o 6.4_o joh._n 6.4_o i_o mean_v make_v i_o be_v of_o myself_o but_o a_o lump_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o monster_n most_o ugly_a as_o the_o vice_n whereof_o the_o member_n of_o my_o earthly_a body_n be_v above_o declare_v to_o be_v compact_v do_v prove_v make_v i_o i_o say_v yet_o through_o thy_o grace_n to_o hate_v abhor_v flee_v and_o subdue_v all_o adultery_n whoredom_n uncleanness_n unnatural_a lust_n evil_a concupiscence_n unordinate_a desire_n wantonness_n tenderness_n delicatenes_n idleness_n drunkenness_n gluttony_n slothfulness_n distrust_n despair_n ignorance_n weakness_n wilfulness_n idolatry_n superstition_n hypocrisy_n heresy_n error_n sect_n variance_n strife_n wrath_n envy_n slander_n lie_v swear_v curse_v vainglory_n pride_n covetousness_n theft_n deceit_n flattery_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o o_o lord_n fight_v or_o rebell_v against_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o then_o o_o father_n i_o will_v boast_v and_o make_v vant_n against_o my_o enemy_n the_o devil_n that_o i_o have_v do_v great_a work_n than_o thy_o dear_a son_n jesus_n do_v at_o what_o time_n he_o speak_v these_o word_n among_o the_o jew_n because_o albeit_o he_o vanquish_v satan_n yet_o in_o as_o much_o as_o he_o himself_o be_v utter_o without_o sin_n the_o victory_n seem_v the_o more_o easy_a but_o i_o to_o vanquish_v satan_n be_v myself_o altogether_o sinful_a yea_o contrary_a to_o my_o most_o sinful_a nature_n to_o subdue_v sin_n the_o devil_n and_o i_o own_o flesh_n it_o seem_v a_o more_o victory_n &_o a_o great_a work_n than_o the_o other_o for_o the_o which_o nevertheless_o i_o will_v with_o all_o submission_n acknowledge_v unto_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o the_o whole_a victory_n lord_n indeed_o be_v thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n the_o beginner_n and_o finisher_n both_o of_o the_o will_n and_o the_o work_n now_o therefore_o lord_n jesu_n strengthen_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o might_n that_o thou_o may_v by_o i_o a_o most_o sinful_a wretch_n draw_v all_o these_o our_o earthly_a member_n and_o horrible_a vice_n before_o rehearse_v under_o my_o foot_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o fight_v against_o they_o but_o also_o subdue_v they_o so_o that_o they_o may_v all_o turn_v to_o the_o best_a for_o i_o as_o meet_v matter_n whereon_o i_o may_v exercise_v my_o faith_n pour_v forth_o my_o hearty_a prayer_n and_o give_v thou_o most_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o victory_n whereby_o
i_o may_v learn_v and_o have_v experience_n that_o thou_o have_v in_o i_o draw_v all_o thing_n unto_o thou_o insomuch_o as_o thou_o thus_o lord_n of_o thy_o divine_a power_n draw_v both_o the_o devil_n &_o the_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o i_o to_o set_v forth_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n which_o thing_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n bring_v to_o pass_v o_o god_n my_o creator_n preserver_n and_o everlasting_a defender_n a_o meditation_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o true_a mortification_n he_o that_o will_v be_v ready_a in_o weighty_a matter_n to_o deny_v his_o own_o will_n and_o to_o be_v obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o same_o have_v need_v to_o accustom_v himself_o to_o deny_v his_o desire_n in_o matter_n of_o less_o weight_n and_o to_o exercise_v mortification_n of_o his_o own_o will_n in_o trifle_n for_o if_o that_o our_o affection_n by_o this_o daily_a custom_n be_v not_o as_o it_o be_v half_o slay_v sure_o sure_o when_o the_o plunge_n shall_v come_v we_o shall_v find_v 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advocate_n jesus_n christ_n who_o sit_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n make_v intercession_n for_o i_o and_o pray_v thou_o of_o thy_o great_a goodness_n &_o mercy_n in_o christ_n to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v feel_v indeed_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n as_o thy_o child_n the_o time_n oh_o dear_a father_n i_o appoint_v not_o but_o i_o pray_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v with_o hope_n still_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o thy_o help_n i_o hope_v that_o as_o thou_o for_o a_o little_a whil_n have_v leave_v i_o so_o thou_o will_v come_v and_o visit_v i_o and_o that_o in_o thy_o great_a mercy_n whereof_o i_o have_v need_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o great_a misery_n thou_o be_v wont_v for_o a_o little_a season_n in_o thy_o anger_n to_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o they_o who_o thou_o love_v but_o sure_o o_o redeemer_n in_o eternal_a mercy_n thou_o will_v show_v thy_o compassion_n for_o when_o thou_o leave_v we_o o_o lord_n thou_o do_v not_o leave_v we_o very_o long_o neither_o do_v thou_o leave_v 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fail_v thou_o thus_o say_v thou_o the_o lord_n our_o merciful_a redeemer_n dear_a father_n therefore_o i_o pray_v thou_o remember_v even_o for_o thy_o own_o truth_n and_o mercy_n sake_n this_o promise_n and_o everlasting_a covenant_n which_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n i_o pray_v thou_o to_o write_v in_o my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n who_o thou_o have_v send_v that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n for_o ever_o that_o i_o may_v love_v thy_o people_n for_o thy_o sake_n that_o i_o may_v be_v whole_o in_o thy_o sight_n through_o christ_n that_o i_o
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thy_o strength_n suffice_v against_o my_o weakness_n and_o thy_o ho_o y_fw-mi spirit_n against_o my_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o old_a man_n thou_o be_v faithful_a o_o father_n who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v tempt_v further_a than_o thou_o will_v make_v i_o able_a to_o bea●e_v give_v now_o therefore_o thy_o grace_n and_o strength_n unto_o thy_o servant_n that_o i_o may_v with_o a_o strong_a faith_n in_o thy_o unfallible_a truth_n and_o promise_a mercy_n vanquish_v and_o subdue_v whatsoever_o rebell_v against_o thy_o most_o bless_a will_n preserve_v and_o keep_v holy_a my_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o let_v they_o not_o be_v defile_v and_o make_v a_o dungeon_n of_o devil_n and_o wicked_a spirit_n through_o delectation_n in_o sin_n behold_v dear_a father_n the_o post_n thereof_o be_v sprinkle_v with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n they_o be_v make_v the_o temple_n and_o tabernacle_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v 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his_o justice_n may_v worthy_o damn_v thou_o for_o the_o same_o &_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v abhor_v as_o a_o sweet_a poison_n a_o flatter_a death_n and_o destruction_n of_o the_o soul_n which_o will_v cut_v thou_o off_o from_o god_n thy_o saviour_n and_o make_v thou_o a_o bondslave_n to_o satan_n thy_o deadly_a enemy_n avoid_v therefore_o even_o at_o the_o fi●st_a the_o occasion_n thereof_o and_o be_v time_n squash_n out_o the_o brain_n of_o the_o child_n of_o babylon_n against_o the_o hard_a stone_n while_o yet_o they_o be_v young_a and_o weak_a lest_o when_o they_o be_v grow_v elder_a and_o strong_a they_o dash_v thou_o to_o piece_n and_o for_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o same_o fly_v unto_o god_n who_o command_v thou_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o thy_o trouble_n and_o promise_v to_o deiluer_n thou_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v thou_o to_o be_v further_o tempt_v than_o he_o will_v make_v a_o way_n out_o whereby_o thou_o shall_v escape_v and_o doubt_v not_o but_o he_o that_o 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god_n heavy_a wrath_n and_o vengeance_n for_o our_o sin_n oh_o lord_n god_n strong_a and_o mighty_a great_a and_o fearful_a which_o dwell_v in_o the_o heaven_n &_o work_v great_a wonder_n we_o thy_o miserable_a child_n here_o upon_o earth_n do_v most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o to_o pardon_v our_o offence_n and_o to_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n o_o lord_n enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o if_o thou_o do_v there_o shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v save_v in_o thy_o sight_n we_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v o_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v our_o sin_n which_o have_v move_v thou_o to_o wrath_n and_o to_o show_v such_o fearful_a token_n of_o thy_o displeasure_n towards_o we_o in_o these_o our_o day_n first_o with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n betoken_v the_o hot_a burn_a indignation_n and_o wrathful_a displeasure_n for_o sin_n which_o abound_v at_o this_o day_n then_o with_o such_o horrible_a and_o monstrous_a shape_n against_o nature_n 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blindness_n &_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n be_v such_o that_o we_o be_v not_o able_a to_o arise_v up_o unto_o thou_o by_o faithful_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n according_a to_o our_o great_a necessity_n without_o thy_o singular_a grace_n and_o assistance_n grant_v unto_o we_o gracious_a lord_n thy_o holy_a and_o sanctify_a spirit_n to_o work_v in_o we_o this_o good_a work_n with_o grace_n to_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o need_n and_o greatness_n of_o that_o we_o do_v desire_n and_o with_o a_o assure_a faith_n and_o trust_n that_o thou_o will_v grant_v we_o our_o request_n because_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a even_o to_o young_a raven_n call_v upon_o thou_o much_o more_o than_o to_o we_o for_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v all_o thing_n yea_o and_o haste_v not_o spare_v also_o thou_o own_o dear_a son_n because_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o because_o thy_o throne_n whereto_o we_o come_v be_v a_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n because_o thou_o 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until_o this_o instant_n and_o sinal_o thy_o continual_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o pour_v they_o upon_o i_o and_o moreover_o since_o thy_o goodness_n be_v so_o great_a o_o lord_n that_o thou_o do_v not_o only_a pity_n misery_n but_o also_o call_v the_o heavy_a heart_a and_o afflict_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o thou_o will_v ease_v their_o misery_n 11._o mat._n 11._o for_o as_o much_o as_o by_o the_o motion_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n i_o loath_a and_o abhor_v my_o sin_n feel_v the_o grievousnesse_n of_o they_o and_o thy_o heavy_a wrath_n towards_o i_o for_o the_o same_o and_o sinal_o what_o need_v i_o have_v of_o thy_o gracious_a aid_n and_o succour_v therefore_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o son_n christ_n name_n with_o sure_a confidence_n and_o trust_n in_o thy_o infallibe_n promise_n in_o this_o my_o anguish_n and_o trouble_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o at_o thy_o merciful_a call_n &_o crave_v comfort_n at_o thy_o hand_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v that_o when_o i_o loathe_v my_o sin_n thou_o will_v utter_o forget_v they_o when_o i_o feel_v the_o grievous_a but_o then_o of_o they_o thy_o mercy_n swallow_v they_o up_o when_o i_o seek_v that_o i_o want_v thou_o will_v assure_o grant_v it_o i_o for_o since_o thou_o move_v my_o heart_n to_o desire_v help_n how_o shall_v i_o mistrust_v but_o thou_o will_v for_o thy_o truth_n sake_n give_v i_o my_o ask_n yea_o where_o i_o know_v not_o how_o or_o what_o to_o desire_v as_o i_o ought_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n gracious_o work_v in_o i_o make_v intercession_n might_o for_o i_o with_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v express_v and_o therewithal_o certifi_v my_o spirit_n that_o by_o adoption_n through_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n i_o be_o become_v thy_o child_n and_o heir_n why_o shall_v i_o not_o then_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n and_o joyful_a in_o thou_o my_o god_n for_o if_o thou_o be_v on_o my_o side_n who_o can_v be_v against_o i_o since_o thou_o do_v not_o spare_v thy_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o for_o i_o even_o when_o i_o be_v thy_o enemy_n how_o shall_v thou_o not_o with_o he_o now_o that_o by_o his_o death_n i_o be_o bring_v into_o thy_o favour_n give_v i_o all_o thing_n with_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n 8._o rom._n 8._o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o thou_o elect_v it_o be_v thou_o lord_n which_o iustifie_v i_o it_o be_v christ_n that_o have_v die_v for_o i_o yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o for_o i_o who_o also_o be_v set_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n and_o have_v take_v possession_n yea_o and_o perpetual_o there_o make_v intercession_n for_o i_o until_o that_o joyful_a day_n be_v come_v when_o i_o shall_v have_v full_a fruition_n of_o the_o most_o glorious_a presence_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n in_o the_o kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n ●_o ●phe_n ●_o but_o in_o time_n to_o the_o gracious_a goodness_n think_v best_o make_v know_v to_o i_o by_o give_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n into_o my_o heart_n whereby_o when_o i_o first_o lord_n believe_v thy_o holy_a word_n which_o be_v thy_o own_o power_n to_o save_v all_o that_o believe_v i_o be_v seal_v 8._o rom._n 8._o confirm_v and_o establish_v in_o the_o certainty_n of_o that_o ●hine_v everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n for_o the_o which_o inestimable_a benefit_n of_o thy_o rich_a grace_n oh_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o even_o for_o the_o love_v thou_o bear_v to_o christ_n jesus_n thy_o son_n and_o the_o mercy_n thou_o have_v on_o he_o when_o he_o cry_v on_o the_o cross_n ●7_n ma●_n ●7_n my_o god_n my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o help_v help_v i_o say_v &_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o love_n so_o plentiful_o towards_o thou_o again_o that_o i_o may_v be_v even_o swallow_v up_o in_o the_o joyful_a feel_n of_o the_o same_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o i_o may_v of_o very_a thankfulness_n love_v thou_o my_o god_n alone_o thou_o i_o say_v my_o dear_a god_n and_o nothing_o but_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sake_n o_o holy_a spirit_n who_o work_n this_o be_v in_o i_o increase_v this_o work_n of_o thy_o in●uit_n mercy_n and_o preserve_v i_o that_o i_o never_o become_v unthankful_a unto_o thou_o therefore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a o_o most_o merciful_a god_n which_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n do_v so_o put_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o those_o which_o true_o repent_v that_o thou_o remember_v they_o no_o more_o open_v thy_o eye_n of_o mercy_n and_o look_v upon_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n who_o most_o earnest_o desire_v pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n renew_v in_o he_o most_o love_v father_n whatsoever_o have_v be_v decay_v by_o the_o fraud_n
this_o world_n as_o they_o be_v transitory_a &_o soon_o vanish_v away_o and_o myself_o also_o with_o they_o draw_v towards_o my_o end_n for_o nothing_o under_o the_o sun_n may_v long_o abide_v but_o all_o be_v vanity_n and_o affliction_n of_o spirit_n oh_o lord_n god_n which_o be_v sweetness_n unspeakable_a turn_v into_o bitterness_n unto_o i_o all_o transitory_a and_o earthly_a delight_n which_o may_v draw_v i_o from_o the_o love_n of_o eternal_a thing_n and_o for_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n give_v i_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o thou_o lord_n be_v my_o joy_n my_o hope_n my_o crown_n and_o my_o glory_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o for_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o set_v not_o by_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n but_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o so_o that_o in_o a_o clean_a and_o pure_a conscience_n they_o may_v offer_v their_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o and_o be_v accept_v to_o have_v company_n with_o thou_o together_o with_o the_o angel_n &_o heavenly_a spirit_n o_o everlasting_a light_n send_v down_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o brightness_n and_o lighten_v the_o inward_a part_n of_o my_o heart_n open_v my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v thy_o law_n and_o teach_v i_o to_o walk_v in_o thy_o commandment_n behold_v my_o weakness_n o_o lord_n &_o consider_v my_o frailness_n best_a know_v unto_o thou_o fain_o will_v i_o cleave_v fast_o to_o heavenly_a thing_n but_o worldly_a affection_n and_o temptation_n pluck_v i_o back_o they_o daily_o rebel_v and_o suffer_v not_o my_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o rest_n which_o although_o they_o draw_v i_o not_o away_o to_o consent_v yet_o nevertheless_o their_o assault_n be_v very_o grievous_a unto_o i_o o_o what_o a_o life_n may_v this_o be_v call_v where_o no_o trouble_n nor_o misery_n lack_v where_o every_o place_n be_v full_a of_o snare_n of_o mortal_a enemy_n for_o one_o trouble_n or_o temptation_n overpass_o another_o come_v by_o and_o by_o the_o first_o conflict_n yet_o 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because_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n thou_o will_v that_o they_o shall_v here_o be_v break_v with_o affliction_n that_o they_o may_v af●er_o rise_v in_o a_o new_a light_n &_o be_v clarify_v and_o make_v glorious_a in_o thy_o kingdom_n o_o holy_a father_n thou_o have_v ordain_v it_o so_o to_o be_v and_o it_o be_v do_v as_o thou_o have_v appoint_v wherefore_o o_o lord_n give_v i_o thy_o grace_n to_o rest_v in_o thou_o above_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o quiet_a my_o heart_n in_o thou_o above_o all_o creature_n above_o all_o glory_n and_o honour_n above_o all_o dignity_n and_o power_n above_o all_o health_n and_o beauty_n above_o all_o riches_n and_o treasure_n above_o all_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n above_o all_o fame_n and_o praise_n above_o all_o mirth_n and_o consolation_n that_o man_n heart_n may_v take_v and_o feel_v beside_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n art_n most_o good_a most_o wise_a most_o righteous_a most_o holy_a most_o just_a most_o bless_a most_o high_a most_o mighty_a most_o comfortable_a most_o beautiful_a most_o love_a most_o glorious_a in_o who_o all_o treasure_n of_o goodness_n most_o perfect_o rest_v and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o i_o have_v beside_o thou_o it_o be_v nothing_o unto_o i_o for_o my_o hart_n may_v not_o rest_v nor_o full_o be_v pacify_v but_o only_o in_o thou_o oh_o lord_n jesus_n who_o shall_v give_v i_o wing_n of_o perfect_a love_n that_o i_o may_v flee_v up_o from_o these_o worldly_a misery_n and_o rest_n with_o thou_o o_o christ_n the_o king_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n my_o soul_n cry_v unto_o thou_o with_o continual_a groan_n and_o say_v how_o long_o tarry_v my_o lord_n god_n to_o come_v to_o i_o oh_o when_o shall_v the_o end_n come_v of_o all_o these_o misery_n when_o shall_v i_o clean_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n when_o shall_v i_o lord_n have_v my_o mind_n only_o f●xed_v on_o thou_o and_o we_o merry_a in_o thou_o with_o perfect_a joy_n and_o gladness_n when_o shall_v that_o bless_a hour_n come_v that_o thou_o shall_v visit_v i_o and_o make_v i_o glad_a with_o thy_o bless_a presence_n when_o thou_o shall_v be_v to_o i_o all_o in_o all_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v up_o to_o thou_o and_o feel_v and_o enjoy_v those_o sweet_a consolation_n which_o with_o thy_o bless_a saint_n be_v always_o present_a when_o shall_v i_o have_v peace_n without_o trouble_n peace_n without_o &_o peace_n with_o in_o and_o on_o every_o side_n steadfast_a &_o sure_a o_o lord_n jesu_n when_o shall_v i_o stand_v and_o behold_v thou_o and_o have_v full_a sight_n and_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o glory_n when_o shall_v i_o be_v with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o thy_o elect_a before_o the_o beginning_n o_o bless_a mansion_n of_o that_o heavenly_a city_n o_o most_o clear_a day_n of_o eternity_n who_o the_o night_n may_v never_o darken_v this_o be_v the_o day_n always_o clear_a and_o merry_a always_o sure_a and_o never_o change_v this_o day_n shine_v clear_o to_o thy_o saint_n in_o heaven_n o_o gracious_a god_n with_o everlasting_a brightness_n but_o to_o we_o here_o on_o earth_n so_o great_a be_v the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o it_o shine_v obscure_o &_o as_o it_o be_v a_o far_o of_o we_o set_v but_o a_o glimmer_a thereof_o will_v to_o god_n this_o day_n may_v short_o appear_v and_o shine_v unto_o we_o &_o that_o these_o worldly_a vanity_n be_v at_o a_o end_n thy_o heavenly_a citizen_n know_v and_o feel_v how_o joyful_a this_o day_n be_v but_o we_o the_o child_n of_o eve_n stranger_n and_o exile_n here_o on_o earth_n do_v lament_v and_o bewail_v the_o bi●ter_a tediousness_n of_o this_o present_a life_n short_a and_o evil_a full_a of_o sorrow_n and_o anguish_n where_o man_n be_v oftentimes_o defile_v with_o sin_n disquiet_v with_o trouble_n oppress_v with_o care_n busy_v with_o vanity_n blind_v with_o error_n overcharge_v with_o labour_n vex_v with_o temptation_n overcome_v with_o urine_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n and_o miserable_o wrap_v in_o many_o kind_n of_o calamity_n wherefore_o o_o lord_n arise_v and_o help_v i_o comfort_v my_o exile_n assuage_v my_o sorrow_n destroy_v the_o power_n of_o my_o enemy_n the_o kingdom_n of_o sin_n satan_n the_o world_n and_o my_o wicked_a flesh_n which_o always_o make_v battle_n against_o i_o and_o bring_v these_o conflict_a day_n to_o a_o end_n ●o_o shall_v i_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o confession_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o prayer_n for_o the_o remission_n thereof_o o_o lord_n god_n rich_a in_o mercy_n and_o of_o great_a goodness_n who_o of_o thy_o tender_a love_n towards_o we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v thy_o enemy_n do_v send_v into_o the_o world_n thy_o own_o dear_a son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v a_o slay_a sacrifice_n for_o our_o sin_n so_o that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v not_o perish_v but_o have_v life_n everlasting_a have_v mercy_n on_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o compassion_n put_v away_o my_o iniquity_n for_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n 38._o psal_n 38._o and_o as_o a_o weighty_a burden_n they_o press_v i_o down_o against_o heaven_n and_o against_o thou_o have_v i_o sin_v o_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o a_o shame_v to_o lift_v up_o my_o eye_n unto_o thou_o 15._o luke_n 15._o for_o my_o sin_n be_v ascend_v up_o into_o thy_o sight_n there_o be_v nothing_o sound_a in_o my_o flesh_n because_o of_o thy_o displeasure_n 38._o psal_n 38._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n because_o of_o my_o sin_n behold_v i_o be_o sell_v under_o sin_n
law_n yea_o that_o i_o may_v keep_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n direct_v i_o in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o commandment_n for_o therein_o be_v my_o delight_n turn_v away_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o regard_v not_o vanity_n and_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o way_n establish_v thy_o promise_n to_o thy_o servant_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v teach_v to_o fear_v thou_o direct_v my_o step_n in_o thy_o word_n and_o let_v not_o iniquity_n have_v dominion_n ove●_n i_o let_v not_o the_o foot_n of_o pride_n come_v against_o i_o and_o let_v not_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a move_v i_o gather_v not_o my_o soul_n with_o the_o sinner_n nor_o my_o life_n with_o the_o bloody_a man_n let_v my_o foot_n stand_v in_o uprightness_n that_o i_o may_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n in_o the_o congregation_n let_v not_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n depart_v out_o of_o my_o mouth_n for_o i_o trust_v in_o thy_o judgement_n set_a a_o watch_n o_o lord_n before_o my_o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o my_o lip_n let_v 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