be_v admit_v to_o this_o sacrament_n a._n all_o such_o as_o by_o the_o law_n of_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v esteem_v within_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o what_o nation_n sex_n or_o age_n soever_o they_o be_v mat._n 3._o vers_fw-la 5_o 6._o and_o 28.19_o act._n 2.41_o and_o 8.27_o 36_o 37._o act._n 10.47_o act._n 16.15.33_o 1_o cor._n 1.16_o gen._n 17.12_o compare_v with_o col._n 2._o vers_fw-la 1._o q._n when_o do_v such_o as_o be_v baptize_v in_o their_o insancie_n reap_v the_o fruit_n and_o feel_v the_o effect_n of_o their_o baptism_n a._n so_o many_o of_o they_o as_o live_v till_o they_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n when_o they_o actual_o believe_v in_o christ_n and_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n mark_n 1._o vers_fw-la 4_o 5_o and_o 15._o and_o 16.16_o act._n 2._o vers_fw-la 38._o and_o 8.30_o 31._o 1_o pet._n 3._o vers_fw-la 21._o q._n what_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n a._n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o other_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n wherein_o by_o the_o use_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n administer_v and_o receive_v according_a to_o christ_n his_o institution_n our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n by_o christ_n be_v represent_v and_o our_o continuance_n and_o growth_n in_o christianity_n seal_v unto_o we_o mat._n 26.26_o 27_o 28._o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 24._o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 12.13_o q._n what_o be_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n bread_n and_o wine_n both_o which_o christ_n have_v express_o command_v to_o be_v receive_v of_o all_o communicant_n and_o the_o sacramental_a action_n about_o these_o element_n of_o bread_n &_o wine_n mat._n 26.26_o 27._o mar._n 14.22_o 23._o luk._n 22.19.20_o q._n what_o do_v these_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n signify_v a._n the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v exhibit_v and_o give_v to_o the_o faithful_a and_o receive_v of_o they_o after_o a_o spiritual_a and_o visible_a manner_n yet_o very_o and_o true_o mat_n 26.26_o 28._o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 17._o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25._o joh_n 6.27_o 28_o 51._o etc._n etc._n q._n tell_v i_o more_o plain_o and_o distinct_o how_o do_v the_o worthy_a communicant_a receive_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o sacrament_n a._n as_o with_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o body_n we_o receive_v the_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n which_o refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o body_n so_o faith_n be_v that_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o we_o receive_v the_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o worthy_a communicant_a by_o the_o exercise_n of_o his_o faith_n feed_v as_o it_o be_v upon_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n to_o the_o spiritual_a refection_n and_o nourishment_n of_o his_o soul_n psal_n 104.15_o joh._n 1.12_o joh._n 6.35_o &_o 50_o 51_o 54_o 55_o 56_o &_o 63._o q._n what_o be_v the_o sacramental_a action_n about_o these_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n a._n the_o sacramental_a action_n of_o the_o minister_n be_v chiesly_a three_o q._n what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o they_o a._n the_o sanctification_n or_o consecration_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n q._n wherein_o do_v this_o consecration_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n consist_v a._n the_o minister_n recite_v the_o ordination_n and_o institution_n of_o christ_n that_o so_o our_o faith_n may_v have_v what_o to_o lay_v hold_n of_o he_o sanctifi_v &_o bless_v these_o creature_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o solemn_a prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n and_o these_o element_n be_v thus_o separate_v to_o a_o holy_a use_n and_o be_v administer_v and_o receive_v according_a to_o christ_n his_o institution_n become_v effectual_a sign_n and_o seal_n of_o the_o true_a and_o natural_a body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n thus_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v consecrate_v 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n mat._n 26.26_o 27._o mar._n 14.22_o 23._o luk._n 22.19_o q._n be_v not_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n by_o this_o consecration_n change_v into_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o natural_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n no_o true_o after_o the_o consecration_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n these_o element_n be_v not_o change_v in_o substance_n but_o in_o their_o use_n only_o they_o be_v set_v a_o part_n to_o a_o holy_a use_n they_o be_v now_o lively_a sign_n and_o effectual_a seal_n of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n but_o yet_o they_o continue_v in_o nature_n and_o substance_n bread_n and_o wine_n still_o mat._n 26.29_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o 27_o 28._o q._n what_o be_v the_o second_o sacramental_a action_n a._n the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n and_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o wine_n mat._n 26.26_o mark_n 14.22_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25._o q._n what_o be_v signify_v hereby_o a._n the_o crucify_a of_o christ_n upon_o the_o cross_n that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v for_o we_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o gal._n 3.1_o mat._n 26.28_o mar_n 14.24_o luk._n 22.20_o q._n but_o it_o be_v write_v a_o bone_n of_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v break_v how_o therefore_o can_v the_o break_n of_o the_o bread_n signify_v that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v break_v for_o we_o joh._n 19.26_o exod_n 12.46_o a._n although_o the_o leg_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o break_v yet_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v bruise_v and_o even_o break_v with_o those_o torment_n which_o he_o suffer_v upon_o the_o cross_n when_o christ_n yield_v up_o his_o spirit_n upon_o the_o cross_n he_o be_v as_o it_o be_v rend_v into_o two_o piece_n according_a to_o his_o humane_a nature_n joh._n 19.32_o 33._o etc._n etc._n isa_n 53.5_o mat._n 27.50_o mar._n 15.37_o lu._n 23.46_o joh_n 19.30_o q._n what_o be_v the_o three_o sacramental_a action_n of_o the_o minister_n a._n the_o distribution_n and_o deliver_v of_o the_o bread_n &_o wine_n mat._n 26.26_o 27._o mar_n 14.22.23_o lu._n 22.19_o q._n what_o be_v signify_v hereby_o a._n that_o christ_n offer_v himself_o and_o his_o merit_n to_o all_o that_o christ_n be_v give_v and_o exhibit_v to_o as_o many_o as_o have_v faith_n to_o receive_v he_o mat._n 26_o 27_o 28._o mar_n 14.23_o 24._o luk._n 22.19_o 20._o q._n what_o be_v the_o sacramental_a action_n of_o the_o communicant_n a._n with_o reverence_n to_o take_v the_o bread_n at_o the_o minister_n hand_n and_o to_o eat_v it_o with_o reverence_n to_o take_v the_o cup_n at_o the_o minister_n hand_n and_o to_o drink_v of_o it_o mat._n 26.26_o 27._o mar._n 14.23_o q_o what_o be_v signify_v thereby_o a._n the_o particular_a application_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o merit_n the_o feed_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n to_o the_o spiritual_a refresh_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o inward_a man_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 1_o cor._n 12.13_o q._n what_o person_n may_v safe_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n and_o partake_v of_o this_o heavenly_a banquet_n a._n all_o such_o as_o have_v right_a and_o title_n to_o this_o sacrament_n and_o have_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n prepare_v themselves_o to_o partake_v of_o so_o holy_a a_o ordinance_n 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 28._o q._n what_o person_n have_v right_a and_o title_n to_o this_o sacrament_n a._n all_o the_o true_a child_n of_o god_n and_o member_n of_o christ_n that_o have_v be_v baptize_v and_o be_v come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n be_v also_o to_o examine_v themselves_o and_o to_o try_v their_o fitness_n for_o this_o sacrament_n 1_o cor._n 11.12_o q._n how_o may_v a_o christian_a try_v his_o fitness_n for_o this_o sacrament_n a._n a_o man_n must_v search_v and_o try_v whether_o he_o can_v find_v in_o himself_o those_o sacramental_a grace_n which_o be_v necessary_o require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a q._n what_o be_v they_o a._n they_o be_v chief_o these_o repentance_n knowledge_n faith_n and_o love_n q._n why_o be_v repentance_n require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a a._n no_o man_n may_v presume_v to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n with_o defile_a hand_n and_o pollute_a foot_n now_o every_o sin_n defile_v and_o pollute_v the_o soul_n in_o god_n sight_n and_o therefore_o whensoever_o we_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n we_o must_v remove_v our_o sin_n by_o a_o solemn_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n num._n 9_o vers_fw-la 6._o eccles_n 5._o vers_fw-la 1._o jam._n 1.27_o judas_n vers_fw-la 23._o isa_n 1.16_o jam._n 4.8_o q._n how_o may_v this_o be_v do_v a._n that_o we_o may_v remove_v our_o sin_n by_o a_o solemn_a renew_n of_o our_o repentance_n four_o thing_n be_v requisite_a q._n what_o be_v the_o first_o of_o they_o a._n we_o must_v search_v and_o examine_v our_o heart_n and_o live_v thorough_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v come_v to_o a_o true_a sight_n
of_o our_o sin_n lam_n 3.40_o psal_n 119.59_o rom_n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o jam_fw-la 1.23_o q._n what_o be_v the_o second_o a._n when_o we_o have_v find_v out_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v get_v mournful_a spirit_n break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n for_o they_o we_o must_v mourn_v for_o they_o with_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n see_v 2_o cor_n 7.9_o 10_o 11._o jam_fw-la 4.8_o 9_o joel_n 2.13_o zech_n 12.10_o psal_n 51.16_o 17._o jer_n 31.18_o mar_n 14.72_o luck_n 7.38_o q_o what_o be_v the_o three_o a._n when_o we_o be_v true_o humble_v for_o our_o sin_n we_o must_v make_v a_o ingenuous_a and_o particular_a confession_n of_o they_o to_o god_n our_o father_n we_o must_v judge_v ourselves_o for_o they_o we_o must_v flee_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o implore_v mercy_fw-mi and_o forgiveness_n prov_n 28.13_o &_o 1_o joh_n 1.9_o psal_n 32.3_o 4_o 5._o &_o 51.14_o ezr_fw-fr 9.6_o 14._o &_o neh_n 1.6_o 7._o 1_o cor_n 11.31_o psal_n 51.1_o &_o psal_n 130.3_o 4._o q._n what_o be_v the_o four_o a._n we_o must_v promise_v and_o covenant_n to_o forsake_v our_o sin_n and_o firm_o resolve_v to_o reform_v our_o way_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v prov_n 28.13_o isai_n 1.15_o 17._o &_o 55.7_o psal_n 51.13_o &_o 119.116_o q._n but_o every_o one_o be_v ready_a to_o say_v that_o he_o repent_v of_o his_o sin_n tell_v i_o therefore_o how_o may_v a_o christian_a know_v whether_o his_o repentance_n be_v sound_a and_o hearty_a or_o no_o a._n sound_v repentance_n consist_v in_o a_o inward_a change_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o a_o outward_a change_n of_o the_o life_n and_o action_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o find_v this_o double_a change_n in_o ourselves_o if_o we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o a_o true_a hatred_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o goodness_n with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o universal_a reformation_n if_o we_o have_v renounce_v the_o practice_n of_o every_o gross_a sin_n and_o allow_v not_o the_o least_o infirmity_n we_o see_v in_o ourselves_o then_o we_o may_v conclude_v our_o repentance_n to_o be_v sound_n and_o hearty_a psal_n 101.3_o &_o 119.97_o 113._o psal_n 40.8_o rom._n 7.22_o psal_n 119.5_o 6_o 101_o 112._o heb._n 13.18_o act._n 19.18_o 19_o luk._n 19.8_o rom._n 7.15_o 16_o 19_o q_o why_o be_v knowledge_n require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a a._n first_o because_o the_o other_o sacramental_a grace_n presuppose_v knowledge_n second_o because_o the_o administration_n and_o receive_v of_o this_o sacrament_n be_v a_o public_a and_o solemn_a part_n of_o god_n worship_n wherein_o many_o sacred_a duty_n be_v join_v together_o now_o knowledge_n be_v a_o grace_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o guide_v a_o christian_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o every_o christian_a duty_n and_o therefore_o this_o that_o be_v so_o great_a and_o weighty_a a_o duty_n can_v never_o be_v perform_v aright_o without_o a_o good_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n q._n what_o knowledge_n be_v require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a a._n that_o a_o christian_a may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n 1._o he_o must_v have_v a_o competent_a knowledge_n of_o the_o common_a ground_n &_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n 1_o joh._n 2.20_o 2._o he_o must_v understand_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o sacrament_n in_o general_a and_o have_v a_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o this_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n q._n why_o be_v faith_n require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a a._n 1._o because_o this_o sacrament_n be_v ordain_v to_o be_v a_o spiritual_a mean_n to_o confirm_v &_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n rom._n 4.11_o 2._o because_o christ_n and_o his_o save_a benefit_n can_v be_v receive_v without_o faith_n whosoever_o presume_v to_o come_v to_o this_o sacrament_n without_o christ_n joh_n 1.12_o ephos_n 3.17_o q._n what_o kind_n of_o faith_n be_v require_v in_o a_o worthy_a receiver_n a._n that_o kind_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v a_o true_a believer_n will_v also_o make_v a_o worthy_a communicant_a now_o that_o be_v not_o a_o historical_a but_o justify_v a_o particular_a faith_n such_o a_o faith_n as_o give_v firm_a and_o particular_a assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o this_o proposition_n christ_n love_v i_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o gal._n 2.20_o joh_n 20.28_o psal_n 20.1_o isai_n 25.1_o q._n what_o be_v the_o office_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o sacrament_n a._n to_o behold_v and_o to_o receive_v christ_n and_o to_o feed_v upon_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n for_o faith_n be_v that_o spiritual_a eye_n whereby_o the_o true_a believer_n see_v christ_n and_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n and_o that_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o the_o true_a believer_n receive_v christ_n and_o that_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o the_o true_a believer_n feed_v upon_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o sacrament_n joh._n 8.56_o heb._n 11.1.27_o 1_o cor._n 11.29_o gal._n 3.1_o joh_n 1.12_o joh_n 6.35_o q._n why_o be_v love_n require_v in_o every_o worthy_a communicant_a a._n 1._o because_o christ_n provide_v this_o heavenly_a banquet_n not_o for_o stranger_n but_o for_o those_o of_o his_o own_o family_n for_o his_o own_o disciple_n now_o mutual_a love_n &_o charity_n be_v the_o cognizance_n of_o a_o true_a disciple_n joh._n 13.35_o 1_o joh_n 3.14_o and_o 4.7_o 2._o because_o we_o can_v upon_o good_a ground_n expect_v to_o have_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n seal_v up_o unto_o we_o in_o this_o sacrament_n except_o we_o bring_v christian_a charity_n in_o our_o heart_n mat._n 6.14_o 15._o and_o 18.35_o mar_n 11.25.26_o luk._n 6._o vers_fw-la 37._o 3._o because_o this_o sacrament_n be_v ordain_v to_o be_v a_o seal_n as_o of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n our_o head_n so_o of_o our_o communion_n with_o all_o the_o true_a member_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 17._o 1_o cor._n 12.12_o 13._o 4._o because_o charity_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o all_o gracious_a action_n 1_o cor._n 16.14_o q._n what_o rule_v of_o love_n be_v we_o to_o observe_v when_o we_o intend_v to_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n a._n these_o two_o rule_n prescribe_v by_o christ_n be_v diligent_o to_o be_v observe_v viz._n 1._o if_o he_o have_v aught_o against_o thy_o neighbour_n if_o thy_o neibour_n have_v offend_v and_o wrong_v thou_o forgive_v he_o mar._n 15.25_o mat_n 5.44_o luk_n 6.27_o 28._o mat._n 18.21.22_o 2._o if_o thy_o brother_n have_v aught_o against_o thou_o if_o thou_o have_v any_o way_n offend_v grieve_a or_o wrong_v thy_o brother_n go_v &_o reconcile_v thyself_o unto_o he_o &_o then_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n table_n mat._n 5.23_o 24._o rom._n 12.21_o q._n hitherto_o of_o the_o sacrament_n tell_v i_o now_o what_o be_v prayer_n a._n prayer_n be_v a_o pious_a colloquy_n and_o humble_a discourse_n with_o god_n wherein_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o soul_n and_o express_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n as_o to_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 1_o sam._n 1.13.15_o psal_n 25.1_o &_o 62.8_o mat._n 6.6_o 9_o q._n how_o may_v we_o express_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n a._n the_o lord_n understand_v the_o language_n of_o the_o heart_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o tongue_n and_o therefore_o we_o may_v express_v the_o wish_n and_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n both_o by_o vocal_a and_o by_o mental_a prayer_n rom._n 8.27_o mat._n 6.8_o q._n what_o be_v mental_a prayer_n a._n it_o be_v the_o expression_n of_o the_o mind_n by_o secret_a ejaculation_n by_o sigh_n &_o groan_n see_v ex._n 14.15_o neh._n 2.4_o ps_n 79.11_o rom._n 8.26_o 1_o sam._n 1.13_o q._n what_o be_v a_o vocal_a prayer_n a._n it_o be_v the_o expression_n of_o the_o mind_n in_o word_n when_o our_o tongue_n be_v the_o true_a interpreter_n of_o our_o heart_n open_v and_o utter_v our_o inward_a desire_n unto_o the_o lord_n 1_o king_n 8_o 22_o 23._o joh_n 17.1_o q._n be_v there_o any_o rule_n leave_v we_o by_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o frame_v our_o prayer_n a._n yes_o the_o prayer_n which_o christ_n teach_v his_o disciple_n common_o call_v the_o lord_n prayer_n be_v both_o a_o absolute_a prayer_n in_o itself_o which_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o use_v and_o also_o a_o perfect_a platform_n of_o prayer_n all_o our_o prayer_n be_v to_o be_v frame_v according_a to_o this_o pattern_n luk_n 11.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o mat._n 6.9_o etc._n etc._n q._n what_o be_v we_o general_o to_o consider_v for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n in_o prayer_n a._n that_o we_o may_v right_o perform_v this_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a duty_n these_o four_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o to_o who_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v 2._o in_o who_o name_n 3._o in_o what_o manner_n 4._o for_o what_o person_n q._n to_o who_o be_v we_o to_o pray_v a._n to_o god_n alone_o psal_n 38.9_o &_o 50.15_o
nature_n of_o god_n when_o of_o unholy_a we_o be_v renew_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o the_o image_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o make_v holy_a when_o all_o vicious_a quality_n be_v purge_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n in_o some_o good_a measure_n and_o all_o gracious_a habit_n which_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o a_o virtuous_a life_n be_v plant_v in_o we_o than_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v sanctify_v 2_o pet._n 1.4_o eph._n 4.22_o 23_o 24._o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o gal._n 5.22_o q._n be_v the_o sanctification_n of_o a_o christian_a perfect_a in_o this_o life_n a._n no_o although_o sanctification_n be_v of_o the_o whole_a man_n yet_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v not_o full_o and_o perfect_o sanctify_v the_o justification_n of_o a_o true_a believer_n be_v perfect_a but_o his_o sanctification_n be_v imperfect_a in_o this_o life_n here_o we_o receive_v but_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o this_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n begin_v here_o increase_v daily_o until_o it_o be_v full_o perfect_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v rom._n 8.23_o 2_o thes_n 2.13_o and_o 1_o pet._n 1.2_o rev._n 22.11_o q._n what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o sanctification_n a._n they_o be_v two_o mortification_n and_o vivification_n q._n what_o be_v mortification_n a_o mortification_n be_v the_o first_o part_n of_o sanctification_n wherein_o the_o old_a man_n by_o the_o application_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n and_o burial_n be_v crucify_v and_o bury_v in_o a_o christian_n rom_n 6.3_o 4_o 6._o 1_o pet_n 4.1_o gal_n 5.24_o q._n what_o be_v vivification_n a._n vivification_n be_v the_o quicken_n of_o one_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n or_o a_o daily_a rise_n to_o newness_n of_o life_n by_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n eph._n 2.5_o rom._n 6.4_o 5._o phil._n 3._o vers_fw-la 10._o q._n what_o shall_v such_o as_o be_v true_o sanctify_v find_v in_o themselves_o a_o a_o spiritual_a battle_n a_o continual_a conflict_n between_o corruption_n die_v and_o 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to_o salvation_n a_o although_o good_a work_n can_v merit_v heaven_n though_o they_o can_v justify_v we_o be_v god_n fight_n yet_o they_o be_v in_o their_o kind_n and_o order_v necessary_a i_o say_v in_o their_o kind_n and_o order_n namely_o good_a work_n be_v necessary_a not_o as_o cause_n of_o salvation_n but_o as_o fruit_n and_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o true_a faith_n and_o as_o mark_n in_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n yea_o good_a work_n be_v as_o the_o way_n that_o will_v lead_v we_o to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n eph._n 2.10_o q_o see_v the_o good_a work_n of_o the_o best_a child_n of_o god_n be_v stain_v with_o imperfection_n and_o see_v good_a work_n be_v not_o meritorious_a tell_v i_o therefore_o what_o encouragement_n have_v a_o christian_n to_o be_v fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n a._n although_o corruption_n cleave_v to_o the_o best_a of_o our_o good_a work_n yet_o see_v this_o pollution_n be_v take_v away_o by_o the_o intercession_n of_o christ_n and_o so_o our_o good_a work_n become_v acceptable_a to_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n the_o consideration_n hereof_o shall_v make_v we_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n exod._n 28.36_o 37_o 38._o 1_o pet._n 3._o vers_fw-la 5._o titus_n 2._o vers_n 14._o again_o although_o good_a work_n be_v not_o meritorious_a yet_o there_o be_v many_o good_a end_n and_o necessary_a use_n of_o good_a work_n which_o shall_v excite_v christian_n to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n &_o righteousness_n in_o abundance_n tit._n 3.14_o q_o what_o be_v the_o necessary_a use_n of_o good_a work_n what_o be_v the_o end_v a_o christian_n may_v aim_v at_o in_o do_v good_a work_n a._n we_o must_v abound_v in_o good_a work_n 1._o that_o we_o may_v glorify_v god_n our_o heavenly_a father_n mat_n 5.16_o joh_n 15.8_o phil_n 1.11_o 2._o that_o we_o may_v adorn_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n phil._n 1.27_o ephes_n 4.1_o col._n 1.10_o 1_o thes_n 2.12_o 3._o that_o we_o may_v testify_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n and_o to_o christ_n rom_n 12.1_o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o 4._o that_o we_o may_v testify_v &_o manifest_v the_o truth_n &_o sincerity_n of_o our_o faith_n mat._n 7.16_o 17._o jam_fw-la 2.20_o 5._o that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o effectual_a call_n &_o election_n sure_a 2_o pet._n 1.5.10_o 2_o tim._n 2.21_o 6._o that_o we_o may_v confirm_v our_o weak_a brethren_n rom_n 14.19_o 7._o that_o we_o may_v be_v pattern_n to_o other_o and_o excite_v they_o to_o imitate_v our_o example_n 2_o cor._n 9.2_o 8._o that_o we_o may_v win_v such_o as_o be_v yet_o unconvert_v and_o even_o provoke_v they_o to_o embrace_v the_o truth_n 1_o pet._n 3.1_o 9_o that_o we_o may_v at_o least_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o such_o person_n as_o can_v be_v win_v 1_o pet_n 2.15_o the_o five_o principle_n q._n what_o be_v the_o ordinary_a and_o usual_a mean_n for_o obtain_v of_o faith_n a._n faith_n come_v only_o by_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n and_o increase_v daily_o by_o it_o as_o also_o by_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n and_o prayer_n the_o exposition_n q._n what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o this_o principle_n a._n this_o principle_n lay_v down_o two_o thing_n first_o the_o mean_a or_o the_o instrument_n of_o get_v faith_n viz._n the_o word_n preach_v second_o the_o mean_n whereby_o faith_n be_v once_o breed_v in_o we_o be_v nourish_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v which_o be_v these_o 4._o the_o same_o word_n preach_v the_o sacrament_n and_o prayer_n q._n be_v the_o word_n preach_v the_o mean_a or_o instrument_n both_o of_o beget_v and_o increase_v faith_n a._n yes_o the_o word_n be_v both_o the_o seed_n that_o breed_v and_o the_o milk_n that_o feed_v faith_n in_o we_o see_v 1_o pet._n 1.23_o &_o 2.2_o rom._n 10.8.14.7_o jam._n 1.18_o act._n 20.32_o rom._n 1.17_o q._n be_v it_o in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o word_n be_v faithful_o preach_v to_o work_v faith_n a._n the_o word_n be_v not_o able_a of_o itself_o to_o work_v faith_n in_o the_o hear_v of_o it_o the_o word_n be_v not_o the_o principal_a worker_n of_o faith_n but_o a_o powerful_a instrument_n whereby_o the_o lord_n work_v faith_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n the_o same_o allmightie_a power_n which_o raise_v up_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a do_v create_v this_o grace_n in_o the_o soul_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o although_o many_o hear_v the_o word_n faithful_o preach_v yet_o but_o a_o few_o even_o the_o elect_a only_o believe_v see_v act_n 13.48_o and_o tit._n 1.1_o rom_n 10.16_o joh_n 12.37_o 38._o isa_n 53.1_o rom_n 1.16_o ephes_n 2.8_o isa_n 57.19_o eph._n 1.19_o 20._o mat_n 13.11_o q._n see_v the_o lord_n be_v the_o principal_a worker_n of_o faith_n may_v not_o a_o man_n expect_v to_o have_v save_v faith_n wrought_v in_o his_o heart_n without_o attend_v upon_o the_o word_n preach_v a._n no_o for_o the_o lord_n delight_v to_o work_v by_o his_o own_o mean_n as_o the_o word_n can_v work_v faith_n without_o god_n so_o god_n will_v not_o work_v faith_n without_o it_o luk._n 16.21_o q._n see_v the_o word_n be_v both_o the_o seed_n and_o the_o food_n of_o faith_n tell_v i_o therefore_o how_o ought_v we_o to_o hear_v the_o word_n preach_v that_o we_o may_v profit_v by_o it_o a._n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o public_a ordinance_n we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o to_o go_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n presence_n when_o we_o be_v come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n we_o must_v remember_v we_o be_v in_o god_n presence_n and_o behave_v ourselves_o as_o before_o he_o after_o we_o have_v hear_v the_o word_n we_o must_v meditate_v of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v we_o must_v hide_v it_o and_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o endeavour_n to_o practice_v it_o
luk._n 11.28_o joh._n 13.17_o jam_fw-la 1.22_o exod_n 3.5_o josh_n 5.15_o exod._n 19.10_o 11._o eccl_n 5.1_o act_n 10.33_o act._n 17.10_o 11._o job_n 22.22_o psal_n 119.11_o luk_n 2.19_o and_o 51._o heb_fw-mi 2.1_o q._n how_o be_v we_o to_o prepare_v ourselves_o before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o public_a ordinance_n a._n 1._o we_o must_v lay_v aside_o whatsoever_o may_v hinder_v the_o profitable_a hear_n of_o the_o word_n see_v jam_fw-la 1.21_o &_o 1_o pet_n 2.1_o 2._o jer_n 4.3_o ezek_n 33.31_o 2._o we_o must_v consider_v what_o our_o spiritual_a want_n be_v and_o how_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v for_o the_o relieve_n of_o these_o our_o want_n that_o so_o we_o may_v get_v a_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n like_o new_o bear_v babe_n we_o must_v cry_v after_o this_o milk_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v by_o it_o jam_fw-la 1.19_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o we_o must_v entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o bless_v this_o holy_a ordinance_n unto_o we_o and_o to_o accompany_v the_o outward_a ministry_n of_o the_o word_n with_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o so_o the_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a to_o save_v our_o soul_n psal_n 119._o isa_n 59.21_o act._n 16.14_o q._n how_o be_v we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o when_o we_o be_v come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n a._n we_o must_v acknowledge_v the_o minister_n to_o be_v god_n messenger_n and_o ambassador_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v here_o and_o receive_v the_o word_n preach_v not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o man_n but_o as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n even_o as_o that_o word_n which_o one_o day_n shall_v judge_v we_o job_n 33.23_o mal._n 2.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.20_o 1_o thes_n 13._o 1_o pet._n 4.11_o joh._n 12.48_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v hear_v the_o word_n preach_v 1._o not_o with_o drowsy_a and_o dull_a ear_n but_o with_o diligent_a attention_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v understand_v what_o we_o hear_v and_o be_v affect_v with_o it_o isai_n 6.10_o prov._n 2.2_o and_o 4.20_o luk._n 4.20_o act._n 2.14_o &_o 8.16_o 2._o with_o due_a reverence_n yea_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a isa_n 66.5_o 6._o ezra_n 9.4_o &_o 10.3_o 3._o with_o meekness_n and_o absolute_a subjection_n of_o spirit_n jam._n 1.21_o 4._o with_o alacrity_n and_o constancy_n not_o depart_v before_o the_o public_a exercise_n be_v end_v prov._n 8.34_o ezek._n 46.10_o 5._o with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o attain_v and_o keep_v the_o good_a seed_n of_o the_o word_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o a_o firm_a purpose_n to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n luk._n 8.15_o pro._n 4.21_o deut._n 5.27_o exod._n 19.8_o isai_n 42.23_o q._n what_o other_o mean_n be_v there_o which_o serve_v to_o the_o further_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n a._n the_o sacrament_n and_o prayer_n q._n what_o be_v a_o sacrament_n a._n it_o be_v a_o seal_n annex_v by_o god_n own_o hand_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n gen._n 17.7.10_o 11._o rom_n 4.11_o q_o what_o be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n that_o eternal_a covenant_n and_o contract_n lay_v down_o in_o the_o word_n wherein_o god_n have_v promise_v remission_n of_o sin_n and_o everlasting_a life_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n jesus_n gen._n 3.15_o &_o 17.7_o 8._o act._n 10.43_o and_o 13.38.39_o joh_n 15_o 16._o mar._n 16.16_o act_n 16.30_o 31._o q._n how_o many_o part_n be_v there_o in_o a_o sacrament_n a._n two_o the_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n and_o the_o inward_a and_o invisible_a grace_n mat._n 3.11_o and_o 26.26_o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o q._n of_o what_o use_n be_v the_o sacrament_n and_o to_o what_o end_n be_v they_o ordain_v a._n the_o sacrament_n be_v ordain_v 1._o to_o be_v holy_a sign_n and_o seal_n to_o ratify_v the_o covenant_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v with_o we_o to_o confirm_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o all_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o same_o gen._n 17.11_o rom_n 14.11_o 2._o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v badge_n of_o our_o 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christ_n before_o christ_n be_v exhibit_v in_o the_o flesh_n there_o be_v but_o two_o fix_a and_o ordinary_a sacrament_n and_o since_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n there_o be_v likewise_o two_o sacrament_n and_o no_o more_o 1_o cor._n 5.7_o &_o 10.4_o gal._n 3.27_o heb._n 13.8_o q._n what_o be_v the_o ordinary_a sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n a._n circumcision_n and_o the_o passeover_n gen._n 17._o exod._n 12.17_o q._n what_o be_v the_o sacrament_n institute_v by_o christ_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n a._n baptism_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n now_o these_o be_v answerable_a to_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n for_o baptism_n be_v come_v instead_o of_o circumcision_n and_o the_o lord_n supper_n instead_o of_o the_o passeover_n mat._n 28.19_o mat._n 26.26_o col._n 2.11_o 12._o lu._n 12.13_o 14_o 15_o 19_o 20._o 1_o cor._n 10._o q._n how_o do_v these_o two_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n differ_v a._n baptism_n be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o engraft_v into_o christ_n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o grow_v up_o with_o christ_n and_o therefore_o baptism_n be_v but_o once_o use_v of_o we_o but_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v often_o to_o be_v celebrate_v act._n 2.42_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o q._n tell_v i_o more_o particular_o what_o be_v baptism_n a._n baptism_n be_v the_o first_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n wherein_o by_o the_o wash_n or_o sprinkle_v of_o our_o body_n with_o water_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n our_o regeneration_n or_o new_a birth_n be_v represent_v and_o our_o entrance_n into_o christianity_n seal_v unto_o we_o mat._n 28.19_o joh._n 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o gal._n 3.27_o act._n 8.36_o 37_o 38._o q._n what_o be_v the_o outward_a and_o visible_a sign_n in_o baptism_n a._n water_n wherewith_o the_o party_n baptize_v be_v wash_v or_o sprinkle_v mat._n 3.11_o 16._o act._n 8.36_o 38._o q._n what_o do_v this_o water_n represent_v and_o signify_v a._n the_o spirit_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n mat._n 3.11_o joh_n 3.5_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o q._n what_o do_v the_o cover_n or_o sprinkle_v and_o wash_v with_o water_n signify_v a._n our_o new_a birth_n renovation_n and_o put_v on_o of_o christ_n the_o wash_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o his_o spirit_n the_o cover_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o remission_n of_o they_o through_o the_o imputation_n of_o the_o suffering_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o present_n of_o we_o holy_a clean_a and_o without_o spot_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n through_o the_o imputation_n of_o christ_n obedience_n and_o righteousness_n joh._n 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o gal._n 3.27_o 1_o cor._n 12.13_o 1_o pet._n 1.2_o act._n 2.38_o and_o 22.16_o rom._n 6.3_o 4._o col._n 2.12_o 13._o eph._n 5.26_o 27._o q._n why_o be_v we_o baptize_v in_o the_o name_n or_o into_o the_o name_n of_o the_o father_n and_o of_o the_o son_n and_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n mat._n 28.29_o a._n hereby_o be_v signify_v that_o by_o baptism_n we_o be_v consecrate_v to_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o the_o only_a true_a god_n who_o be_v one_o divine_a essence_n be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o baptism_n our_o adoption_n in_o christ_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v seal_v unto_o we_o and_o ratify_v and_o so_o we_o be_v consecrate_v to_o god_n the_o father_n thus_o by_o this_o sacrament_n we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v enrole_v among_o those_o of_o the_o household_n of_o god_n act_n 2.38_o and_o 19.5_o 1_o cor_n 12_o 13_o 14_o 15._o gen_n 48.16_o eph_n 2.19_o and_o 3.15_o q_o what_o person_n be_v to_o
bring_v to_o light_v the_o hide_a thing_n of_o darkness_n and_o will_v make_v manifest_a the_o counsel_n of_o the_o heart_n out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o god_n remembrance_n the_o lord_n will_v declare_v the_o good_a deed_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o wicked_a every_o man_n conscience_n shall_v be_v make_v either_o to_o accuse_v he_o or_o to_o excuse_v he_o now_o the_o wicked_a man_n conscience_n be_v like_o a_o close_a or_o seal_v book_n but_o than_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o touch_v and_o as_o it_o be_v open_v that_o he_o shall_v remember_v all_o his_o particular_a offence_n wheresoever_o and_o whensoever_o commit_v and_o the_o conscience_n of_o every_o wicked_a man_n shall_v be_v as_o good_a as_o a_o thousand_o witness_n to_o accuse_v he_o and_o to_o condemn_v he_o by_o these_o two_o book_n all_o man_n shall_v be_v examine_v and_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v convict_v rev._n 2.23_o joh._n 21.17_o 1_o cor._n 4.5_o mal._n 3.16_o hos_fw-la 7.2_o rom._n 2.15_o 16._o q._n be_v there_o any_o other_o book_n that_o shall_v be_v open_v a._n yes_o the_o book_n of_o life_n wherein_o the_o name_n of_o all_o the_o elect_n be_v write_v shall_v be_v open_v that_o be_v it_o shall_v then_o be_v declare_v before_o all_o the_o world_n who_o be_v elect_a and_o who_o be_v reprobate_n by_o the_o exact_a separation_n of_o the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o and_o by_o the_o definitive_a sentence_n which_o shall_v according_o be_v execute_v rev._n 20.12_o luk_n 10.20_o phil._n 4.3_o rev._n 3.5_o and_o 13.8_o and_o 17.8_o q._n how_o be_v we_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o definitive_a sentence_n of_o the_o judge_n and_o in_o what_o order_n will_v christ_n give_v sentence_n a._n the_o definitive_a sentence_n which_o christ_n will_v give_v be_v twofold_a one_o for_o the_o godly_a another_o against_o the_o wicked_a the_o elect_n and_o godly_a shall_v first_o receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o absolution_n and_o salvation_n and_o then_o unbeliever_n and_o reprobate_n shall_v receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n mat_n 25._o q._n why_o shall_v the_o godly_a be_v acquit_v and_o absolve_v before_o the_o wicked_a be_v condemn_v a._n that_o the_o godly_a may_v be_v assessor_n with_o christ_n in_o the_o judgement_n to_o be_v pronounce_v and_o execute_v upon_o the_o ungodly_a the_o godly_a be_v clear_v shall_v have_v the_o dignity_n to_o sit_v with_o christ_n the_o judge_n of_o all_o flesh_n and_o shall_v approve_v and_o applaud_v his_o most_o righteous_a judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o so_o after_o a_o sort_n shall_v judge_v the_o world_n with_o christ_n mat._n 19.28_o 1_o cor_n 6._o â—_o 3._o q._n what_o be_v the_o sentence_n of_o absolution_n and_o salvation_n which_o the_o godly_a shall_v receive_v a._n christ_n shall_v say_v to_o the_o godly_a come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n mat._n 25.34_o q._n what_o be_v the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n which_o the_o wicked_a shall_v receive_v a._n christ_n shall_v say_v to_o the_o wicked_a depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_v into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n mat._n 25.41_o q._n when_o this_o double_a sentence_n be_v pronounce_v what_o shall_v follow_v a._n the_o definitive_a sentence_n be_v pronounce_v shall_v be_v execute_v immediate_o the_o wicked_a shall_v present_o be_v bind_v and_o cast_v into_o hell_n where_o they_o shall_v suffer_v eternal_a death_n &_o endless_a misery_n and_o then_o the_o godly_a shall_v go_v into_o heaven_n where_o they_o shall_v live_v in_o eternal_a glory_n and_o enjoy_v perfect_a felicity_n mat_n 13.41_o 42._o and_o v._o 49_o 50._o mat._n 25.46_o dan._n 12.2_o 3._o q._n what_o shall_v be_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o wicked_a in_o hell_n how_o may_v we_o conceive_v of_o their_o future_a misery_n a._n 1._o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v exclude_v and_o shut_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o banish_v from_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o god_n for_o ever_o luk._n 13.28_o 2_o thes_n 1.9_o 2._o they_o shall_v be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v nothing_o but_o horror_n and_o confusion_n sin_n and_o torment_v they_o shall_v have_v their_o portion_n with_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n in_o a_o lake_n of_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n invent_v by_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o kindle_v by_o the_o justice_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n where_o eternity_n shall_v be_v add_v to_o the_o extremity_n of_o their_o torment_n where_o they_o shall_v live_v a_o die_a life_n and_o die_v a_o live_a everlasting_a death_n mat_n 8.12_o and_o 22.13_o mat._n 25.30_o mat_n 13.42_o 50._o mat._n 25.41_o isa_n 30.33_o rev._n 14.10.11_o and_o 21.8_o be_v 66_o 24._o mat._n 3.12_o mark_v 9.43_o 44._o and_o 48._o q._n what_o shall_v be_v the_o estate_n of_o the_o godly_a in_o heaven_n how_o be_v we_o to_o conceive_v of_o their_o future_a happiness_n 1._o the_o godly_a shall_v be_v perfect_o free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o from_o all_o society_n with_o the_o wicked_a rev._n 21.4_o and_o 32.3_o 5._o psal_n 9.17_o mat_n 13.41_o 2._o they_o shall_v enjoy_v the_o society_n and_o fellowship_n of_o all_o the_o glorious_a saint_n and_o angel_n they_o shall_v be_v make_v like_o unto_o christ_n their_o head_n in_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n they_o shall_v behold_v even_o with_o their_o bodily_a eye_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n their_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o soul_n the_o father_n also_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n yea_o they_o shall_v have_v that_o perfect_a communion_n with_o the_o bless_a trinity_n wherein_o consist_v perfect_a felicity_n mat_n 8.11_o heb._n 12.22.23_o 1_o joh_n 3.2_o 1_o cor_n 13.10_o 11._o joh._n 17.24_o phil._n 1.23_o 1_o thes_n 4.17_o psal_n 36.9_o 1_o joh._n 3.2_o rev._n 1.22_o 23._o rev._n 22.4_o 3._o security_n and_o perpetuity_n shall_v be_v add_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o their_o happiness_n in_o heaven_n shall_v be_v happy_a security_n and_o secure_a happiness_n happy_a eternity_n and_o eternal_a felicity_n rev._n 21.25_o psal_n 16.11_o and_o 17.15_o isa_n 66.23_o 1_o thes_n 4.17_o rev._n 22.9_o q._n see_v such_o shall_v be_v the_o misery_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o such_o shall_v be_v the_o happiness_n of_o the_o godly_a after_o the_o last_o judgement_n tell_v i_o now_o for_o conclusion_n how_o may_v we_o escape_v this_o eternal_a misery_n how_o may_v we_o attain_v to_o this_o eternal_a happiness_n a._n we_o must_v learn_v to_o know_v the_o only_a true_a god_n as_o he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o in_o his_o word_n 2._o we_o must_v learn_v to_o know_v ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v sinful_a and_o miserable_a by_o nature_n 3._o we_o must_v learn_v to_o know_v christ_n his_o person_n his_o nature_n his_o office_n his_o save_a benefit_n 4._o we_o must_v be_v humble_v by_o the_o law_n that_o we_o may_v be_v willing_a to_o come_v out_o of_o our_o natural_a condition_n and_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v christ_n tender_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o gospel_n we_o must_v make_v sure_a our_o union_n with_o christ_n we_o must_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n depend_v and_o rest_v whole_o upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n 5._o when_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n by_o a_o justify_v faith_n and_o have_v the_o seed_n of_o regeneration_n sow_o in_o our_o heart_n than_o we_o must_v wait_v upon_o god_n in_o a_o conscionable_a use_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n whereby_o faith_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n may_v be_v confirm_v strengthen_v and_o increase_v in_o we_o daily_o final_o grace_n be_v the_o seed_n and_o infancy_n of_o glory_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v infant_n in_o grace_n before_o we_o can_v be_v heir_n in_o glory_n if_o we_o have_v part_n in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n if_o our_o soul_n be_v raise_v to_o a_o spiritual_a life_n here_o then_o certain_o we_o shall_v be_v sharer_n in_o the_o glorious_a resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a hereafter_o rev._n 20.6_o there_o be_v two_o degree_n of_o spiritual_a life_n the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n if_o we_o do_v not_o attain_v to_o the_o first_o of_o these_o we_o can_v attain_v to_o the_o second_o we_o must_v therefore_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o if_o we_o desire_n to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o glory_n hereafter_o a_o appendix_n wherein_o these_o four_o doctrine_n appertain_v to_o the_o first_o principle_n be_v more_o full_o expound_v viz._n the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o bless_a trinity_n the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n divine_a providence_n doct._n i._n the_o large_a exposition_n of_o the_o attribute_n of_o god_n what_o
9.34_o 2_o sam._n 12.11_o 12._o and_o 16.10_o 11._o 2_o chron._n 10.15_o 1_o king_n 22.19_o 20_o 23._o act_n 2.23_o and_o 4.27_o 28._o rom._n 1.24_o 25_o 26_o 28._o and_o 2_o thess_n 2.11_o q._n but_o how_o can_v the_o lord_n so_o powerful_o and_o effectual_o govern_v sinner_n and_o yet_o be_v free_a from_o all_o stain_n of_o sin_n a._n as_o a_o man_n that_o ring_v a_o crack_a bell_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o bell_n but_o not_o of_o the_o jar_a of_o it_o and_o as_o a_o man_n that_o ride_v upon_o a_o lame_a horse_n when_o he_o put_v he_o forward_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o horse_n his_o go_v but_o not_o of_o his_o halt_n so_o here_o god_n be_v the_o universal_a cause_n and_o author_n of_o every_o action_n and_o motion_n of_o the_o sinner_n for_o all_o action_n natural_o and_o simple_o consider_v be_v good_a but_o the_o devil_n and_o man_n concupiscence_n and_o corrupt_a will_n be_v the_o proper_a author_n of_o that_o evil_a or_o faultinesse_n which_o cleave_v to_o the_o action_n act_n 17.28_o q._n how_o may_v this_o be_v further_o clear_v a._n as_o a_o skilful_a workman_n can_v use_v a_o ill_a tool_n well_o and_o work_v artificial_o with_o it_o in_o like_a manner_n the_o lord_n can_v use_v those_o wicked_a and_o foolish_a man_n which_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o his_o providence_n well_o and_o wise_o the_o instrument_n we_o know_v be_v whole_o subject_a to_o the_o principal_a agent_n without_o infuse_v any_o quality_n into_o it_o that_o therefore_o which_o wicked_a man_n be_v the_o instrument_n of_o god_n providence_n do_v wicked_o and_o sinful_o the_o lord_n do_v just_o and_o righteous_o for_o the_o will_n and_o purpose_n of_o sinner_n which_o be_v god_n instrument_n differ_v from_o the_o will_n and_o purpose_n of_o that_o righteous_a god_n which_o over-ruleth_a and_o govern_v these_o instrument_n q._n can_v you_o make_v this_o more_o plain_a by_o a_o example_n a._n this_o may_v plain_o be_v see_v in_o the_o crucify_a of_o christ_n as_o judas_n the_o jew_n and_o pilate_n deliver_v up_o christ_n to_o death_n so_o god_n the_o father_n also_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v the_o same_o but_o judas_n do_v it_o out_o of_o discontentment_n and_o covetousness_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v obtain_v the_o money_n he_o desire_v the_o jew_n of_o malice_n and_o ignorance_n to_o the_o end_n that_o christ_n shall_v not_o reign_v over_o they_o pilate_n out_o of_o ambition_n and_o fear_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v please_v the_o people_n and_o keep_v his_o place_n whereas_o god_n deliver_v up_o christ_n to_o death_n out_o of_o love_n to_o his_o church_n and_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o people_n act._n 3.13_o joh._n 19.16_o act_n 2.23_o and_o 4.8_o rom._n 8.32_o mat._n 27.18_o 20._o act._n 3.17_o joh_n 11.48_o john_n 19.12_o 13_o 15_o 16._o q._n what_o follow_v from_o hence_o a._n see_v that_o wicked_a man_n be_v the_o proper_a actor_n of_o their_o own_o sin_n though_o they_o be_v as_o instrument_n in_o god_n hand_n yet_o they_o be_v active_a instrument_n which_o understand_v and_o will_v what_o they_o do_v &_o see_v that_o which_o sinner_n do_v wicked_o the_o lord_n who_o govern_v all_o sinner_n do_v righteous_o therefore_o god_n may_v just_o punish_v sinner_n for_o do_v that_o wherein_o they_o have_v be_v the_o instrument_n of_o his_o providence_n isa_n 10.5_o 6_o 12._o q._n how_o do_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n extend_v to_o good_a and_o evil_a event_n a._n god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o event_n good_a and_o evil_a as_o all_o blessing_n so_o all_o affliction_n and_o judgement_n come_v from_o the_o lord_n hand_n and_o by_o his_o special_a appointment_n whosoever_o be_v the_o instrument_n or_o messenger_n to_o convey_v any_o blessing_n unto_o we_o god_n be_v the_o giver_n of_o it_o whosoever_o be_v the_o bringer_n of_o any_o affliction_n god_n be_v the_o sender_n of_o it_o jam._n 1.17_o amos_n 3.6_o isa_n 45.7_o lam._n 3.38_o jer_n 25.15.17_o q._n when_o the_o wicked_a prosper_v and_o flourish_v in_o the_o world_n when_o the_o godly_a groan_n under_o many_o pressure_n affliction_n and_o cross_n be_v god_n the_o dispenser_n both_o of_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o one_o and_o of_o the_o adversity_n of_o the_o other_o a._n yes_o all_o calamity_n and_o judgement_n as_o war_n sickness_n famine_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o arrow_n of_o the_o almighty_a wheresoever_o they_o light_v and_o all_o outward_a blessing_n as_o peace_n health_n plenty_n all_o come_v from_o god_n bountiful_a hand_n even_o when_o they_o be_v bestow_v upon_o wicked_a man_n deut._n 32.23_o joh._n 6.4_o psal_n 38.2_o psalm_n 91.5_o ezek._n 5.16_o ezek._n 16.17_o 19_o hos_fw-la 2.8_o mat._n 5.45_o act_n 14.17_o q._n how_o can_v the_o afflict_a estate_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a stand_v with_o the_o just_a and_o wise_a providence_n of_o god_n a._n if_o we_o desire_v to_o see_v and_o discern_v the_o wisdom_n and_o justice_n of_o divine_a providence_n we_o must_v look_v upon_o these_o work_n of_o god_n not_o by_o the_o light_n of_o our_o natural_a reason_n but_o by_o the_o light_n of_o god_n word_n we_o can_v judge_v aright_o of_o the_o whole_a providence_n of_o god_n by_o a_o little_a part_n of_o it_o we_o see_v but_o a_o little_a part_n of_o divine_a providence_n here_o in_o this_o world_n a_o other_o part_n of_o it_o follow_v immediate_o after_o death_n and_o the_o last_o which_o be_v the_o great_a part_n of_o it_o at_o the_o last_o judgement_n now_o if_o we_o lie_v all_o the_o part_n of_o god_n providence_n together_o if_o we_o go_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o god_n and_o weigh_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o balance_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n than_o we_o shall_v see_v the_o wisdom_n and_o justice_n of_o divine_a providence_n psal_n 73.16_o &_o 73.17_o jer._n 12.1_o q_o but_o do_v not_o god_n oftentimes_o deal_v better_o with_o the_o wicked_a then_o with_o the_o righteous_a in_o this_o world_n be_v not_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a rather_o to_o be_v desire_v then_o the_o afflict_a estate_n of_o the_o righteous_a a._n no_o although_o the_o lord_n be_v kind_a and_o bountiful_a to_o the_o wicked_a here_o yet_o he_o do_v manifest_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n much_o more_o to_o the_o godly_a then_o to_o the_o wicked_a for_o the_o godly_a notwithstanding_o the_o many_o affliction_n that_o befall_v they_o here_o be_v in_o a_o bless_a condition_n whereas_o the_o wicked_a notwithstanding_o their_o outward_a prosperity_n which_o be_v glorious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n be_v miserable_a and_o curse_a luc._n 6.35_o psal_n 31.19_o psal_n 94.12_o jam._n 1.12_o mat._n 5.10_o 11._o isa_n 65.20_o q._n how_o may_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o godly_a notwithstanding_o the_o many_o affliction_n that_o befall_v they_o here_o be_v in_o a_o bless_a condition_n a._n by_o these_o consideration_n follow_v viz._n 1._o the_o godly_a though_o they_o live_v under_o the_o cross_n yet_o be_v adorn_v with_o heavenly_a virtue_n and_o bless_a with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o christ_n jesus_n all_o their_o sin_n be_v remit_v and_o all_o grace_n necessary_a to_o salvation_n be_v bestow_v upon_o they_o ephes_n 1.3_o joh_n 16.33_o rom._n 8.33_o 34._o psal_n 32.1_o 2_o cor._n 4.16_o 2._o the_o bitter_a cup_n of_o affliction_n be_v sweeten_v unto_o they_o as_o their_o affliction_n abound_v so_o their_o consolation_n abound_v also_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o strength_n and_o comfort_v proportionable_a to_o that_o burden_n of_o affliction_n which_o he_o lay_v upon_o they_o 2_o cor._n 1.5_o 1_o cor._n 10.13_o 2_o cor._n 12.9_o 3._o their_o affliction_n be_v sanctify_v bring_v forth_o excellent_a fruit_n and_o so_o become_v matter_n of_o rejoice_v unto_o they_o the_o lord_n by_o affliction_n repair_v his_o glorious_a image_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o child_n and_o so_o fit_v they_o for_o his_o kingdom_n psal_n 119.71_o rom._n 8.28_o rom._n 5.3_o jam._n 1_o 2_o 3._o heb._n 12.10_o 11._o 4._o the_o lord_n uphold_v they_o in_o their_o great_a pressure_n with_o the_o certain_a hope_n of_o future_a happiness_n and_o give_v they_o a_o joyful_a deliverance_n in_o his_o good_a time_n job_n 19.25_o 2_o cor._n 4.17_o 18._o rom._n 8.35.37_o psal_n 34.19_o and_o 37.37_o jam._n 5.11_o job_n 42.12_o q._n how_o may_v it_o appear_v that_o the_o wicked_a notwithstandeng_fw-mi their_o outward_a prosperity_n which_o be_v glorious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n be_v miserable_a and_o curse_a a._n by_o these_o consideration_n follow_v 1._o the_o wicked_a though_o they_o flourish_v in_o the_o world_n yet_o in_o god_n sight_n be_v condemn_v person_n and_o abominable_a joh._n 3._o vers_fw-la 18._o tit._n 1.16_o 2._o when_o the_o wicked_a man_n hold_v a_o full_a cup_n of_o pleasure_n in_o one_o hand_n he_o hold_v