swear_v to_o perform_v a_o unlawful_a thing_n be_v he_o not_o bind_v notwithstanding_o to_o perform_v his_o oath_n answ_n in_o no_o wise_a for_o so_o he_o shall_v add_v unto_o his_o sin_n of_o swear_v unlawful_o a_o further_a sin_n of_o do_v unlawful_o 249_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o four_o commandment_n answ_n remember_v that_o thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n etc._n etc._n 250_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o duty_n here_o command_v ans_fw-fr to_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n and_o to_o be_v mindful_a of_o it_o 250_o quest_n how_o may_v this_o be_v do_v answ_n by_o assemble_v together_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o praise_v he_o to_o hear_v his_o holy_a word_n and_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n 250_o quest_n be_v this_o all_o that_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n answ_n no_o but_o we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o by_o prayer_n and_o empty_v our_o heart_n of_o sin_n and_o meditate_v upon_o god_n work_n and_o the_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v suffer_v it_o so_o to_o work_v in_o we_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o all_o holiness_n of_o life_n 250_o quest_n be_v there_o no_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v a_o special_a time_n of_o exercise_v mercy_n by_o help_v against_o sudden_a danger_n by_o collect_v and_o distribute_v to_o the_o poor_a by_o visit_v the_o sick_a and_o reconcile_a dissension_n among_o neighbour_n 254_o quest_n be_v there_o any_o set_a day_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n thus_o to_o be_v keep_v holy_a answ_n yes_o the_o day_n which_o be_v common_o call_v sunday_n but_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o lord_n day_n or_o the_o first_o day_n in_o the_o week_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v keep_v without_o alteration_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n 260_o quest_n when_o do_v the_o lord_n day_n begin_v and_o end_v answ_n it_o begin_v in_o the_o morning_n at_o the_o dawn_n of_o the_o day_n and_o end_v next_o morning_n likewise_o 272_o quest_n be_v we_o bind_v to_o do_v the_o holy_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n all_o this_o time_n without_o cease_v answ_n no_o for_o we_o may_v refresh_v ourselves_o with_o eat_v and_o drink_v sing_v and_o music_n and_o with_o any_o honest_a delight_n whatsoever_o whereby_o the_o mind_n be_v cheer_v up_o and_o joy_n and_o gladness_n befit_v the_o lord_n holy_a day_n express_v 276_o quest_n be_v this_o all_o that_o we_o be_v bind_v unto_o to_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n ourselves_o in_o cease_v from_o labour_n and_o do_v the_o duty_n thereof_o answ_n no_o but_o who_o so_o have_v son_n or_o daughter_n man_n servant_n or_o maid-servant_n cattle_n or_o stranger_n within_o his_o gate_n be_v alike_o bind_v to_o provide_v as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v that_o they_o all_o observe_v this_o day_n in_o their_o kind_n both_o man_n and_o beast_n 278_o quest_n do_v the_o lord_n only_o take_v care_n for_o the_o right_n spend_v of_o this_o day_n and_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o upon_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n no_o doubtless_o but_o it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o commandment_n also_o that_o we_o shall_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n abstain_v from_o idleness_n and_o diligent_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 279_o quest_n be_v it_o not_o lawful_a then_o to_o forbear_v work_v to_o attend_v upon_o god_n and_o his_o worship_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o necessary_a for_o every_o one_o to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n worship_n every_o day_n of_o the_o week_n in_o private_a and_o in_o public_a when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v 282_o quest_n how_o can_v this_o stand_v with_o the_o command_n of_o work_v upan_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n yes_o very_o well_o because_o that_o howsoever_o god_n be_v to_o be_v serve_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n yet_o they_o be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n 286_o quest_n what_o more_o special_a rule_n be_v we_o to_o follow_v in_o our_o weekly_a devotion_n answ_n first_o we_o must_v pray_v every_o day_n morning_n and_o evening_n second_o before_o and_o after_o the_o use_n of_o god_n creature_n three_o the_o more_o our_o necessity_n urge_v we_o pray_v the_o often_o and_o more_o instant_o four_o let_v no_o day_n pass_v without_o some_o read_n and_o divine_a meditation_n five_o neglect_v not_o the_o public_a preach_n in_o the_o week_n day_n where_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v to_o come_v unto_o it_o 286_o quest_n what_o be_v to_o be_v think_v of_o whole_a day_n set_v apart_o to_o public_a duty_n in_o the_o week_n as_o saint_n day_n and_o day_n of_o thanksgiving_n answ_n all_o this_o may_v lawful_o be_v do_v and_o be_v commendable_a by_o god_n word_n &_o therefore_o we_o be_v reverent_o to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o the_o ordinance_n of_o authority_n herein_o 287_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o sin_n by_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v answ_n all_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o be_v first_o by_o do_v worldly_a work_n that_o be_v not_o of_o present_a necessity_n by_o journey_v about_o worldly_a affair_n idle_a rest_v or_o absent_v ourselves_o from_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n worship_n second_o by_o forgetfulness_n of_o the_o sabbath_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n by_o which_o we_o often_o bring_v upon_o ourselves_o a_o necessity_n of_o profane_v the_o same_o three_o when_o be_v parent_n or_o governor_n we_o leave_v our_o child_n pupil_n or_o servant_n to_o their_o own_o liberty_n upon_o this_o day_n 291_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n answ_n they_o be_v partly_o enfold_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o partly_o express_v in_o these_o word_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n etc._n etc._n 295_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n enfold_v in_o this_o commandment_n answ_n three_o first_o because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v ancient_a and_o be_v in_o force_n in_o paradise_n before_o man_n fall_n second_o because_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a the_o lord_n allow_v we_o six_o day_n for_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o require_v but_o one_o of_o seven_o for_o the_o work_n of_o his_o worship_n three_o because_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o lord_n peculiar_a day_n so_o that_o without_o sacrilege_n we_o can_v any_o way_n profane_v it_o 296_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o reason_n express_v answ_n two_o first_o from_o the_o lord_n own_o example_n who_o rest_v upon_o the_o seven_o day_n from_o all_o his_o work_n of_o creation_n second_o from_o his_o blessing_n inseparable_o link_v to_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n so_o that_o he_o which_o keep_v it_o holy_a shall_v find_v it_o to_o his_o comfort_n unto_o he_o a_o bless_a day_n 298_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n or_o the_o five_o of_o the_o law_n answ_n honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n that_o thy_o day_n may_v be_v long_o in_o the_o land_n which_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n give_v thou_o 299_o quest_n in_o which_o commandment_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o your_o neighbour_n answ_n in_o the_o six_o latter_a commandment_n which_o be_v of_o the_o second_o table_n 299_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n honour_n thy_o father_n and_o mother_n etc._n etc._n 301_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o honour_v that_o be_v to_o love_v reverence_n cherish_v and_o obey_v our_o natural_a parent_n the_o parent_n of_o our_o country_n and_o our_o father_n in_o christ_n second_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o lowly_a and_o reverent_o towards_o our_o master_n be_v rule_v by_o they_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o towards_o the_o ancient_a and_o all_o our_o better_n three_o if_o we_o be_v superior_n to_o walk_v worthy_a the_o honour_n due_a unto_o we_o from_o our_o inferior_n &_o to_o use_v all_o gentleness_n towards_o they_o 303_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o irreverence_n towards_o those_o that_o be_v in_o place_n and_o authority_n above_o we_o and_o churlish_a behaviour_n in_o such_o towards_o those_o that_o be_v of_o a_o low_a degree_n 317_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n from_o the_o promise_n of_o long_a life_n if_o god_n please_v not_o to_o prevent_v we_o with_o the_o blessing_n of_o eternal_a life_n 325_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o sixth_o commandment_n or_o the_o second_o of_o the_o second_o table_n answ_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n 328_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o murder_a of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o and_o all_o approbation_n hereof_o in_o other_o either_o by_o command_n counsel_n consent_n or_o concealment_n second_o all_o injurious_a action_n tend_v to_o
this_o faith_n what_o obedient_a and_o godly_a live_n be_v require_v to_o have_v comfort_n in_o this_o faith_n &_o how_o scandalous_a professor_n hereof_o shall_v be_v bar_v out_o of_o eternal_a life_n even_o as_o they_o that_o never_o know_v how_o to_o rehearse_v this_o confession_n at_o all_o they_o also_o which_o imagine_v faith_n to_o be_v in_o their_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o neglect_v to_o pray_v for_o it_o when_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o pray_v lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n so_o many_o as_o be_v faithful_a indeed_o let_v we_o be_v otherwise_o mind_v believe_v all_o these_o thing_n in_o heart_n without_o doubt_v study_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v herein_o by_o godly_a live_n and_o ever_o hearty_o pray_v lord_n give_v faith_n where_o it_o be_v want_v and_o where_o it_o be_v increase_v our_o faith_n more_o and_o more_o and_o thus_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n have_v we_o finish_v our_o commentary_n upon_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o catechism_n concern_v the_o thing_n to_o be_v believe_v and_o maintain_v to_o the_o death_n that_o we_o may_v come_v to_o life_n the_o end_n of_o the_o creed_n of_o the_o commandment_n quest_n thou_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o almighty_a god_n which_o be_v they_o answ_n god_n speak_v these_o word_n and_o say_a i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n nor_o the_o likeness_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o the_o heaven_n above_o or_o in_o the_o earth_n beneath_o or_o in_o the_o water_n under_o the_o earth_n thou_o shall_v not_o bow_v down_o to_o they_o nor_o worship_v they_o for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n and_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o of_o they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a that_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a remember_v that_o thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v but_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o it_o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n of_o work_n thou_o nor_o thy_o son_n nor_o thy_o daughter_n thy_o manseruant_n nor_o thy_o maid-servant_n thy_o cattle_n nor_o the_o stranger_n that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n that_o thy_o day_n may_v be_v long_o in_o the_o land_n which_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n give_v thou_o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o shall_v not_o steal_v thou_o shall_v not_o bear_v false_a witness_n against_o thy_o neighbour_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n nor_o his_o servant_n nor_o his_o maid_n nor_o his_o ox_n nor_o his_o ass_n nor_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v he_o quâ—st_v how_o many_o thing_n do_v thou_o learn_v out_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n explan_n before_o that_o we_o come_v to_o show_v in_o particular_a where_o these_o duty_n be_v set_v down_o it_o will_v not_o be_v amiss_o to_o speak_v some_o thing_n in_o general_a by_o way_n of_o preface_n or_o introduction_n to_o the_o commandment_n give_v the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n give_v first_o of_o the_o time_n when_o these_o commandment_n be_v give_v and_o this_o be_v about_o two_o thousaod_n and_o five_o hundred_o year_n after_o the_o creation_n not_o that_o they_o be_v leave_v all_o this_o time_n without_o a_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o law_n write_v in_o man_n heart_n by_o the_o pen_n of_o nature_n but_o to_o make_v that_o more_o plain_a which_o by_o the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n be_v become_v very_o dim_a and_o much_o deface_v that_o there_o be_v a_o law_n even_o before_o these_o commandment_n give_v the_o apostle_n show_v where_o he_o say_v that_o the_o gentile_n not_o have_v the_o law_n be_v a_o law_n unto_o themselves_o which_o show_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n write_v in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o as_o long_o as_o man_n have_v be_v there_o have_v also_o be_v a_o law_n although_o not_o express_v in_o word_n yet_o write_v in_o the_o heart_n write_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o law_n before_o it_o be_v write_v wherefore_o if_o it_o be_v well_o observe_v we_o shall_v find_v that_o even_o before_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n all_o these_o precept_n be_v know_v and_o acknowledge_v 17.1_o gen_n 17.1_o the_o first_o commandment_n be_v know_v to_o abraham_n when_o as_o almost_o in_o so_o many_o word_n the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o i_o be_o god_n al-sufficient_a stand_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o there_o be_v no_o false_a god_n bring_v into_o the_o world_n before_o the_o flood_n clemens_n alexandrinus_n strom._n clem._n alex._n â—â—_o 1._o strom._n a_o learned_a father_n show_v that_o bacchus_n a_o great_a god_n among_o the_o heathen_a be_v make_v a_o god_n 604_o year_n after_o moses_n and_o so_o most_o of_o the_o god_n of_o the_o grecian_n he_o show_v further_o how_o the_o chief_a god_n of_o all_o jupiter_n be_v make_v by_o one_o phydias_n and_o the_o chief_a goddess_n juno_n by_o euclides_n gent._n orat._n hortat_fw-la ad_fw-la gent._n and_o that_o socrates_n plato_n xenophon_n cleanthes_n pythagoras_n the_o ancient_a philosopher_n and_o that_o aratus_n hesiod_n eurypides_n and_o orpheus_n the_o ancient_a poet_n acknowledge_v but_o one_o god_n 2._o gen_n 35_o 2._o the_o second_o commandment_n be_v know_v unto_o jaacob_n for_o he_o purge_v his_o house_n from_o idol_n when_o he_o be_v to_o build_v a_o altar_n in_o bethel_n acknowledge_v hereby_o that_o this_o be_v a_o corruption_n that_o the_o true_a god_n will_v be_v offend_v at_o yea_o heathen_a man_n themselves_o do_v see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n that_o it_o be_v a_o gross_a thing_n to_o represent_v god_n by_o a_o image_n jbid._n euseb_n de_fw-fr praepar_fw-la euang._n lib._n 9_o cap_n 3._o jbid._n as_o numa_n a_o emperor_n sometime_o in_o rome_n who_o forbid_v the_o use_n of_o any_o image_n because_o he_o hold_v it_o a_o wicked_a thing_n that_o thing_n so_o incomparable_a excellent_a shall_v be_v set_v forth_o by_o base_a matter_n and_o plato_n a_o excellent_a philosopher_n do_v so_o agree_v with_o moses_n herein_o that_o he_o be_v say_v of_o numenius_n a_o pythagorean_n to_o be_v none_o other_o but_o moses_n speak_v in_o the_o attic_a tongue_n 21.23_o gen_n 21.23_o the_o three_o commandment_n touch_v the_o right_a use_n of_o god_n name_n both_o abraham_n seem_v to_o have_v know_v well_o when_o he_o swear_v by_o the_o true_a god_n unto_o abimelech_n to_o confirm_v his_o league_n and_o jacob_n when_o he_o swear_v unto_o laban_n 31.53_o gen._n 31.53_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o his_o father_n isaac_n and_o the_o very_a heathen_a ephesian_n who_o be_v lead_v only_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n show_v how_o odious_a a_o thing_n they_o hold_v it_o that_o the_o name_n of_o their_o god_n shall_v be_v blaspheme_v when_o suspect_v such_o a_o matter_n in_o paul_n 19.34_o act_n 19.34_o and_o in_o his_o companion_n they_o grow_v to_o such_o a_o uproar_n and_o cry_v out_o so_o long_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o goddess_n diana_n 2.2.3_o gen._n 2.2.3_o the_o four_o commandment_n be_v record_v to_o have_v be_v give_v in_o paradise_n for_o the_o seven_o day_n say_v moses_n god_n rest_v so_o he_o bless_a and_o sanctify_v it_o because_o that_o in_o it_o he_o have_v rest_v from_o all_o his_o work_n which_o he_o have_v create_v and_o make_v 28.2_o gen._n 28.2_o the_o five_o commandment_n jacob_n show_v in_o his_o practice_n when_o he_o follow_v his_o parent_n direction_n in_o take_v a_o wife_n herein_o give_v a_o instance_n of_o his_o obedience_n unto_o they_o and_o the_o child_n of_o jaacob_n at_o his_o command_n go_v down_o into_o egypt_n to_o buy_v food_n for_o he_o and_o be_v so_o careful_a to_o give_v he_o contentment_n in_o the_o return_n of_o his_o son_n benjamin_n and_o joseph_n nourish_v he_o in_o egypt_n in_o his_o
these_o thing_n can_v not_o better_o have_v be_v couch_v together_o the_o first_o word_n express_v the_o first_o commandment_n of_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n for_o this_o be_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o love_v he_o to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o pray_v unto_o he_o the_o second_o be_v express_v in_o the_o next_o word_n to_o worship_v he_o and_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n pure_o to_o do_v the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n the_o three_o be_v express_v in_o the_o word_n follow_v to_o honour_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o his_o word_n it_o be_v the_o main_a matter_n special_o point_v at_o there_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n god_n name_n and_o his_o word_n be_v glorify_v and_o the_o four_o of_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n and_o then_o devout_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n by_o he_o appoint_v be_v express_v in_o the_o last_o word_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n as_o will_v appear_v more_o plain_o in_o the_o large_a open_n of_o every_o of_o these_o commandment_n as_o here_o follow_v quest_n 53._o how_o many_o be_v the_o part_n of_o every_o of_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n answ_n two_o the_o commandment_n itself_o and_o the_o reason_n thereof_o explan_n before_o that_o we_o come_v to_o the_o particular_a handle_n of_o each_o commandment_n two_o thing_n be_v further_a to_o be_v premise_v first_o certain_a rule_n be_v to_o be_v lay_v down_o tend_v to_o the_o better_a understanding_n of_o they_o and_o then_o be_v to_o be_v show_v the_o singularity_n of_o these_o commandment_n concern_v god_n above_o those_o that_o concern_v our_o neighbour_n commandment_n rule_n 1._o rule_n for_o expound_v the_o commandment_n first_o for_o the_o rule_n one_o be_v this_o every_o affirmative_a commanmandement_n include_v his_o negative_a and_o the_o negative_a the_o affirmative_a as_o for_o example_n the_o three_o commandment_n be_v negative_a thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o vain_a now_o it_o contain_v also_o the_o affirmative_a thou_o shall_v honour_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o of_o the_o rest_n and_o this_o be_v plain_a from_o sundry_a place_n thus_o expound_v they_o the_o four_o commandment_n expound_v itself_o thus_o when_o the_o lord_n unto_o the_o affirmative_a keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n add_v the_o negative_a thou_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n of_o work_n therein_o the_o five_o be_v thus_o expound_v where_o it_o be_v say_v he_o that_o curse_v father_n or_o mother_n or_o that_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o they_o shall_v be_v bring_v forth_o and_o stone_v to_o death_n and_o general_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n be_v all_o negative_a but_o one_o be_v thus_o expound_v of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v the_o second_o be_v this_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o 2._o rule_n 2._o the_o second_o rule_n be_v this_o every_o negative_a commandment_n do_v bind_v always_o and_o unto_o all_o time_n every_o affirmative_a do_v only_o bind_v always_o but_o not_o unto_o all_o time_n also_o as_o for_o example_n thou_o shall_v not_o have_v no_o other_o god_n but_o i_o the_o affirmative_a of_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n do_v bind_v always_o so_o that_o he_o sin_v whosoever_o at_o any_o time_n deni_v the_o lord_n in_o his_o heart_n or_o do_v contrary_a to_o the_o fear_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o he_o sin_v not_o that_o do_v not_o actual_o exercise_v these_o affection_n at_o all_o time_n because_o that_o a_o man_n sometime_o sleep_v sometime_o through_o the_o violence_n of_o disease_n lose_v the_o use_n of_o his_o reasonable_a soul_n many_o time_n also_o be_v possess_v with_o vehement_a thought_n which_o employ_v the_o mind_n another_o way_n and_o last_o occasion_n be_v not_o at_o all_o time_n offer_v to_o try_v our_o heart_n the_o four_o commandment_n in_o the_o affirmative_a have_v remember_v that_o thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n against_o this_o he_o sin_v whosoever_o do_v break_v the_o sabbath_n but_o he_o sin_v not_o that_o do_v not_o keep_v it_o at_o all_o time_n and_o parcel_n of_o time_n because_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o nature_n require_v some_o rest_n and_o pause_v at_o what_o time_n we_o can_v be_v busy_v in_o holy_a exercise_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v say_v of_o honour_v our_o parent_n etc._n etc._n but_o come_v to_o negative_a commandment_n and_o you_o shall_v see_v that_o whosoever_o cease_v from_o observe_v they_o at_o any_o time_n be_v a_o sinner_n for_o example_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n be_v a_o negative_a command_n and_o so_o be_v thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n if_o any_o man_n then_o shall_v murder_v at_o any_o time_n or_o be_v adulterous_a whether_o he_o be_v drunken_a or_o sober_a angry_a or_o quiet_a tempt_v or_o not_o in_o whatsoever_o place_n time_n or_o occasion_n he_o be_v a_o transgressor_n and_o this_o distinction_n be_v set_v forth_o among_o schoolman_n by_o the_o term_n of_o semper_fw-la and_o ad_fw-la semper_fw-la the_o three_o rule_n be_v this_o 3._o rule_n 3._o every_o commandment_n forbid_v any_o sin_n do_v not_o only_o forbid_v the_o sin_n name_v but_o all_o sin_n of_o the_o same_o rank_n also_o and_o all_o occasion_n of_o the_o same_o and_o the_o main_a sin_n only_o be_v name_v to_o make_v the_o branch_n the_o more_o odious_a as_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n before_o the_o lord_n thus_o christ_n himself_o interprete_v the_o six_o seven_o and_o three_o commandment_n where_o reprove_v the_o pharisee_n doctrine_n 5._o math._n 5._o only_o forbid_v murder_n and_o the_o act_n of_o adultery_n and_o false_a swear_v by_o god_n holy_a name_n he_o teach_v that_o even_o unaduised_a anger_n be_v a_o sin_n and_o to_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o be_v adultery_n and_o to_o swear_v any_o oath_n at_o all_o in_o ordinary_a communication_n be_v from_o the_o devil_n by_o which_o we_o may_v gather_v how_o we_o be_v to_o understand_v the_o other_o commandment_n also_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v this_o 4._o rule_n 4._o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v absolute_o to_o be_v keep_v and_o for_o themselves_o the_o other_o of_o the_o second_o table_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v for_o the_o first_o for_o if_o any_o man_n shall_v observe_v this_o thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v any_o grave_a image_n etc._n etc._n or_o thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o vain_a in_o mere_a obedience_n to_o the_o king_n law_n or_o thereby_o to_o please_v holy_a man_n who_o do_v spit_v at_o the_o worker_n of_o such_o abomination_n and_o not_o through_o a_o immediate_a reverence_n of_o that_o heavenly_a majesty_n which_o have_v command_v that_o man_n obedience_n be_v none_o obedience_n his_o keep_n of_o these_o law_n be_v no_o keep_n of_o they_o because_o the_o main_a thing_n here_o intend_v be_v neglect_v viz._n the_o set_n up_o of_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n above_o all_o and_o that_o which_o be_v most_o abhor_a be_v practise_v viz._n the_o fear_n of_o god_n teach_v by_o the_o precept_n of_o man_n 29.13_o esa_fw-la 29.13_o and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n who_o so_o shall_v observe_v these_o law_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v thou_o shall_v not_o steal_v etc._n etc._n without_o be_v move_v hereunto_o through_o a_o conscience_n of_o the_o first_o table_n commend_v the_o love_n of_o god_n unto_o we_o and_o the_o love_n of_o man_n for_o god_n cause_n after_o who_o image_n he_o be_v make_v his_o keep_v also_o be_v no_o keep_n of_o the_o law_n because_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n be_v the_o mark_n at_o which_o he_o aim_v or_o else_o that_o he_o may_v be_v deal_v friendly_a withal_o again_o and_o thus_o do_v the_o very_a pharisee_n and_o publican_n 5._o math._n 6._o math._n 5._o he_o only_o love_v his_o neighbour_n aright_o which_o make_v the_o love_n of_o god_n the_o fountain_n and_o beginning_n of_o his_o love_n to_o his_o neighbour_n 5._o rule_n 5._o the_o five_o rule_n be_v this_o howsoever_o the_o least_o commandment_n be_v not_o so_o small_a but_o the_o breach_n thereof_o deserve_v death_n yet_o the_o breach_n of_o some_o commandment_n be_v great_a and_o more_o heinous_a then_o of_o other_o thus_o to_o break_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v in_o itself_o simple_o more_o heinous_a and_o this_o sin_n shall_v have_v a_o more_o grievous_a punishment_n in_o hell_n than_o sin_n against_o the_o second_o table_n for_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n say_v christ_n unto_o the_o jew_n 11._o math_n 11._o shall_v rise_v up_o against_o you_o and_o condemn_v you_o because_o their_o sin_n in_o refuse_v and_o deny_v their_o god_n and_o saviour_n be_v great_a than_o all_o
will_v right_o proceed_v in_o the_o take_n of_o a_o oath_n for_o 1._o although_o it_o be_v a_o truth_n unto_o which_o thou_o swear_v yet_o if_o thou_o know_v it_o not_o to_o be_v so_o thou_o be_v perjure_a because_o thou_o swear_v contrary_a to_o thy_o conscience_n 2._o if_o thou_o swear_v in_o doubtful_a word_n have_v another_o meaning_n than_o thou_o know_v he_o to_o have_v before_o who_o thou_o swear_v thou_o abuse_v this_o ordinance_n of_o god_n thus_o the_o jesuite_n play_v with_o oath_n by_o their_o equivocation_n and_o mental_a reservation_n and_o with_o they_o agree_v too_o many_o shop_n keeper_n live_v upon_o buy_v and_o sell_v that_o will_v swear_v that_o their_o ware_n cost_v they_o thus_o much_o mean_v the_o whole_a when_o the_o buyer_n be_v prize_v the_o yard_n or_o the_o ell_n or_o that_o they_o be_v bid_v such_o a_o price_n mean_v of_o their_o wife_n or_o companion_n for_o a_o colour_n when_o as_o the_o buyer_n be_v make_v to_o believe_v that_o if_o they_o will_v have_v take_v that_o money_n they_o may_v have_v sell_v it_o so_o you_z that_o time_n with_o many_o other_o device_n to_o deceive_v their_o own_o soul_n 3_o to_o swear_v thing_n impossible_a or_o unlawful_a be_v to_o mock_v god_n as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v call_v his_o neighbour_n to_o witness_v his_o covenant_v with_o a_o thief_n to_o rob_v his_o house_n or_o to_o cut_v his_o throat_n or_o if_o a_o subject_n shall_v call_v his_o prince_n to_o see_v he_o build_v a_o house_n in_o the_o air_n to_o fly_v with_o the_o fowl_n or_o to_o make_v his_o horse_n speak_v which_o be_v mere_a mockery_n 4._o if_o it_o be_v not_o reverent_o perform_v god_n name_n be_v indeed_o take_v into_o the_o mouth_n but_o forget_v of_o the_o heart_n the_o ark_n of_o god_n be_v carry_v but_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o when_o god_n be_v therefore_o displease_v with_o uzzah_n wherefore_o though_o it_o be_v a_o truth_n swear_v not_o unto_o it_o unless_o it_o be_v weighty_a and_o thou_o dispose_v thyself_o hereunto_o with_o reverence_n quest_n 68_o what_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v swear_v that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a be_v he_o not_o bind_v notwithstanding_o to_o perform_v his_o oath_n answ_n nay_o in_o no_o wise_a for_o so_o he_o shall_v add_v unto_o his_o sin_n of_o swear_v unlawful_o a_o further_a sin_n of_o do_v unlawful_o 15.4_o psal_n 15.4_o explan_n this_o be_v plain_a of_o itself_o to_o every_o man_n of_o understanding_n a_o man_n be_v in_o danger_n of_o his_o life_n be_v through_o fear_n constrain_v to_o swear_v that_o he_o will_v not_o discover_v but_o maintain_v a_o company_n of_o thief_n to_o his_o power_n he_o have_v offend_v by_o take_v this_o oath_n but_o he_o shall_v much_o more_o offend_v if_o he_o do_v according_o for_o he_o shall_v be_v accessary_a to_o their_o wickedness_n but_o the_o case_n be_v change_v if_o a_o man_n by_o oversight_n shall_v swear_v any_o thâ—ng_n to_o his_o own_o hindrance_n but_o without_o prejudice_n to_o the_o good_a of_o other_o for_o here_o the_o oath_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o israel_n as_o touch_v the_o gibeonite_n unto_o who_o when_o they_o have_v swear_v though_o they_o be_v bring_v unto_o it_o by_o craft_n yet_o they_o fear_v to_o break_v the_o oath_n &_o suffer_v they_o to_o live_v object_n object_n if_o any_o man_n shall_v say_v if_o this_o be_v a_o rule_n to_o be_v follow_v then_o even_o unlawful_a oath_n be_v to_o be_v keep_v for_o it_o be_v unlawful_a for_o they_o to_o suffer_v any_o of_o the_o man_n of_o those_o country_n to_o live_v sol._n sol._n i_o answer_v that_o this_o be_v not_o simple_o unlawful_a but_o first_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v a_o occasion_n of_o temptation_n unto_o they_o 2._o if_o they_o can_v bring_v they_o into_o their_o power_n for_o some_o still_o remain_v to_o try_v they_o withal_o 3._o they_o be_v enjoin_v this_o for_o their_o own_o good_a that_o room_n may_v be_v make_v for_o they_o to_o inhabit_v there_o now_o the_o gibeonite_n by_o their_o subtlety_n free_v themselves_o from_o this_o danger_n so_o as_o that_o they_o have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o oath_n to_o destroy_v they_o and_o it_o be_v but_o to_o their_o own_o hindrance_n or_o rather_o as_o they_o turn_v it_o to_o their_o commodity_n quest_n 69._o which_o be_v the_o four_o commandment_n answ_n remember_v that_o thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v but_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o it_o thou_o shalâ—_n do_v manner_n of_o work_n thou_o and_o thy_o son_n and_o thy_o daughter_n thy_o manseruant_n thy_o maid-servant_n thy_o cattle_n and_o the_o strange_a that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o in_o they_o be_v and_o rest_v the_o seven_o day_n wherefore_o the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o quest_n 70._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n here_o command_v answ_n to_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o to_o be_v mindful_a of_o it_o quest_n 71._o how_o may_v this_o be_v do_v answ_n by_o assemble_v together_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n and_o to_o praise_v he_o to_o hear_v his_o holy_a word_n and_o receive_v the_o bless_a sacrament_n quest_n 72._o be_v this_o all_o that_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n answ_n no_o but_o we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o by_o prayer_n and_o empty_v our_o heart_n of_o sin_n and_o meditate_v upon_o god_n work_n and_o the_o word_n which_o we_o have_v hear_v suffer_v it_o so_o to_o work_v in_o we_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o all_o holiness_n of_o life_n memb._n 1_o explan_n this_o commandment_n be_v affirmative_a we_o begin_v again_o with_o the_o duty_n for_o the_o further_o open_v whereof_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v it_o according_a to_o the_o several_a member_n which_o be_v first_o to_o keep_v holy_a a_o time_n 2._o to_o remember_v and_o to_o be_v mindful_a of_o it_o 3._o to_o keep_v holy_a a_o sabbath_n 4._o to_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n that_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v for_o the_o first_o it_o offer_v again_o two_o thing_n to_o our_o consideration_n both_o what_o it_o be_v to_o keep_v holy_a a_o time_n and_o wherefore_o it_o shall_v be_v keep_v holy_a 1._o to_o keep_v holy_a any_o time_n be_v to_o separate_v and_o set_v it_o apart_o quest_n 1_o to_o holy_a duty_n to_o be_v do_v either_o towards_o god_n or_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n 1._o the_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v unto_o god_n 8._o 3._o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o word_n nehem_n 8.4_o verse_n 8._o be_v either_o our_o speak_v unto_o god_n which_o be_v by_o prayer_n or_o god_n speak_v unto_o we_o which_o be_v by_o read_v preach_v and_o hear_v of_o god_n holy_a word_n these_o be_v in_o use_n at_o their_o holy_a meeting_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n in_o the_o day_n of_o nehemiah_n there_o be_v a_o pulpit_n make_v out_o of_o which_o both_o god_n be_v praise_v and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n read_v and_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n open_v unto_o the_o people_n that_o they_o may_v understand_v and_o of_o this_o james_n make_v mention_n in_o the_o council_n hold_v at_o jerusalem_n say_v 21._o act_n 15_o 21._o that_o moses_n have_v in_o old_a time_n they_o in_o every_o city_n which_o do_v preach_v he_o see_v he_o be_v râ—â—d_v in_o the_o synagogue_n every_o sabbath_n day_n their_o synagogue_n then_o be_v as_o our_o place_n of_o meeting_n for_o every_o congregation_n in_o every_o town_n and_o village_n and_o their_o read_n be_v that_o before_o speak_v of_o in_o nehemiah_n with_o the_o give_n of_o the_o sense_n and_o thus_o be_v it_o that_o the_o doctrine_n of_o moses_n be_v preach_v and_o make_v plain_a and_o that_o this_o be_v still_o their_o custom_n unto_o the_o apostle_n time_n appear_v both_o from_o this_o speech_n of_o james_n be_v in_o the_o present-tense_n and_o where_o it_o be_v note_v that_o the_o master_n of_o the_o synagogue_n send_v unto_o paul_n and_o his_o companion_n 13.15_o act_n 13.15_o after_o the_o lecture_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n that_o if_o they_o have_v any_o word_n of_o exhortation_n for_o the_o people_n they_o shall_v say_v on_o which_o show_v that_o as_o it_o be_v in_o use_n among_o we_o to_o have_v a_o first_o and_o second_o lecture_n and_o then_o a_o sermon_n the_o people_n be_v gather_v together_o to_o hear_v so_o it_o be_v in_o those_o day_n under_o the_o law_n one_o lecture_n be_v take_v out_o of_o one_o of_o the_o five_o book_n of_o moses_n the_o other_o out_o of_o the_o other_o part_n of_o
that_o it_o be_v appoint_v for_o holy_a meeting_n to_o preach_v and_o hear_v etc._n etc._n 3._o not_o in_o some_o one_o church_n but_o general_o in_o the_o church_n of_o christian_n at_o troas_n galatia_n corinth_n etc._n etc._n 4_o not_o in_o some_o week_n only_o but_o every_o week_n arg._n 2_o 20.10_o exod._n 20.10_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o prove_v the_o same_o by_o consequence_n as_o that_o in_o exodus_fw-la where_o the_o commandment_n be_v give_v this_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n the_o seven_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o the_o lord_n rest_v the_o seven_o day_n 12.8_o math_n 12.8_o a_o second_o place_n be_v that_o in_o matthew_n the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n a_o three_o place_n be_v in_o john_n all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n 5.23_o john_n 5.23_o even_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n the_o reason_n may_v be_v frame_v thus_o if_o the_o same_o reason_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n be_v as_o well_o for_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o it_o be_v once_o for_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o jew_n than_o we_o be_v as_o certain_o tie_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n as_o they_o be_v for_o their_o sabbath_n but_o there_o be_v the_o same_o reason_n therefore_o we_o be_v certain_o tie_v unto_o this_o day_n the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o argument_n be_v plain_a for_o the_o same_o reason_n be_v of_o the_o same_o force_n the_o second_o part_n appear_v by_o the_o place_n note_v in_o the_o margin_n the_o main_a reason_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o jew_n be_v because_o it_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o therefore_o his_o people_n must_v necessary_o do_v he_o this_o honour_n that_o there_o may_v be_v a_o conformity_n betwixt_o god_n and_o his_o people_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n our_o sabbath_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n when_o he_o have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n for_o which_o cause_n he_o also_o give_v the_o same_o name_n the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o if_o in_o more_o word_n he_o shall_v say_v when_o god_n the_o father_n have_v once_o end_v the_o make_n of_o the_o world_n he_o rest_v and_o publish_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o that_o rest_n and_o dedicate_v it_o unto_o himself_o give_v it_o the_o name_n of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o like_a manner_n when_o i_o shall_v have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o man_n redemption_n i_o will_v rest_v and_o will_v have_v the_o day_n of_o my_o rest_n dedicate_v unto_o myself_o for_o which_o cause_n i_o say_v that_o the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v even_o lord_n of_o the_o sabbath_n also_o it_o shall_v be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o lord_n day_n and_o thus_o shall_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n be_v fulfil_v which_o be_v that_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n in_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n betwixt_o the_o creation_n and_o redemption_n so_o they_o shall_v honour_v the_o son_n in_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n betwixt_o the_o redemption_n and_o consummation_n of_o the_o world_n arg._n 3_o 28._o matth_n 28._o a_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o uniform_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n even_o from_o the_o time_n of_o man_n redemption_n unto_o this_o day_n christ_n himself_o first_o begin_v it_o when_o he_o arise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n upon_o this_o day_n and_o thenceforth_o ever_o observe_v it_o so_o long_o as_o he_o continue_v upon_o the_o earth_n 20.19_o john_n 20.19_o when_o the_o disciple_n be_v gather_v together_o for_o fear_n of_o the_o jew_n the_o door_n be_v shut_v he_o come_v and_o stand_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o upon_o that_o day_n again_o 26._o verse_n 26._o when_o incredulous_a thomas_n be_v among_o they_o he_o come_v and_o show_v his_o hand_n side_z and_o foot_n upon_o that_o day_n and_o immediate_o the_o evangelist_n subjoin_v and_o as_o for_o the_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n herein_o it_o be_v so_o plain_a as_o that_o it_o be_v great_a impudence_n to_o deny_v it_o again_o for_o the_o practice_n of_o those_o that_o live_v next_o unto_o they_o whether_o greek_n or_o latin_n they_o follow_v the_o same_o order_n read_v for_o this_o ignatius_n in_o his_o epistle_n to_o the_o magnesian_o justie_a martyr_n in_o apologeticis_fw-la ireneus_fw-la in_o his_o four_o book_n chap._n 19.20_o euseb_n eccles_n hist_o lib._n 4._o chap_n 23._o origen_n hom._n 3._o in_o exod._n cyrill_n in_o johan._n tertul._n the_o idolat_a jeronym_n in_o vita_fw-la paulae_fw-la ambros_n serm_n 62._o august_n in_o johan._n gregor_n lib_n 11._o epist_n 3._o &c_n &c_n last_o for_o the_o church_n of_o these_o time_n since_o and_o at_o this_o present_a whether_o protestant_n or_o popish_a of_o what_o country_n soever_o all_o consent_n for_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n though_o in_o opinion_n there_o be_v some_o difference_n about_o it_o some_o ground_v it_o upon_o god_n ordinance_n according_a to_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v as_o beza_n junius_n piscator_fw-la bollocke_n hooper_n fulke_n and_o the_o book_n of_o homily_n yea_o and_o some_o papist_n also_o as_o sâ—â—tas_n panormitanus_fw-la sylvester_n felicius_fw-la and_o the_o schoolman_n some_o upon_o tradition_n only_o as_o the_o rhemists_n testament_n tollet_fw-la and_o bellarmine_n whence_o we_o may_v reason_v thus_o that_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v sanctify_v by_o his_o resurrection_n wherein_o he_o come_v together_o with_o his_o disciple_n to_o instruct_v and_o to_o confirm_v they_o wherein_o all_o christian_a church_n of_o all_o age_n have_v make_v their_o assembly_n be_v certain_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o christian_n but_o such_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n therefore_o certain_o our_o sabbath_n arg._n 4_o a_o four_o argument_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n most_o fearful_o befalling_a such_o as_o either_o have_v contemn_v the_o sabbath_n of_o this_o day_n or_o through_o worldly_a mindedness_n have_v neglect_v it_o in_o a_o council_n hold_v at_o paris_n some_o holy_a man_n urge_v the_o make_n of_o special_a decree_n about_o the_o strict_a observation_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n because_o as_o they_o allege_v partly_o of_o their_o own_o knowledge_n partly_o by_o the_o relation_n of_o other_o some_o intend_v their_o husbandry_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v be_v smite_v with_o thunder_n and_o lightning_n to_o the_o lame_n of_o some_o and_o to_o the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o other_o another_o carry_v home_o corn_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v both_o corn_n and_o barn_n most_o lamentable_o consume_v by_o fire_n also_o that_o in_o chimstat_fw-mi a_o town_n in_o france_n a_o certain_a woman_n be_v wont_a together_o with_o her_o child_n to_o peel_n hemp_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o other_o be_v at_o church_n be_v first_o terrify_v with_o some_o spark_n of_o fire_n fall_v among_o her_o hemp_n another_o time_n with_o a_o flame_n of_o fire_n arise_v in_o her_o hemp_n and_o last_o not_o be_v warn_v by_o this_o there_o kindle_v a_o fire_n again_o which_o whilst_o she_o labour_v to_o quench_v both_o she_o and_o her_o child_n do_v miserable_o perish_v thereby_o the_o centurioator_n of_o magdenberg_n do_v tell_v of_o a_o certain_a nobleman_n that_o be_v wont_a to_o follow_v his_o sport_n of_o hunt_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o other_o go_v to_o church_n but_o the_o lord_n show_v a_o great_a judgement_n upon_o he_o therefore_o he_o have_v a_o child_n bear_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o head_n of_o a_o dog_n and_o that_o a_o certain_a miller_n intentive_a about_o his_o grind_n upon_o this_o day_n have_v his_o house_n and_o meal_n burn_v by_o a_o fire_n kindle_v in_o his_o mill_n and_o to_o come_v near_a home_n anno_fw-la 1583._o whilst_o they_o be_v behold_v the_o bear-baiting_n in_o parish-garden_n upon_o this_o day_n the_o scaffold_n burst_v down_o sudden_o and_o eight_o person_n be_v slay_v outright_o and_o many_o more_o hurt_n and_o maim_v arg._n 5_o a_o five_o argument_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o such_o thing_n as_o fall_v out_o worth_a the_o note_n upon_o this_o day_n 154._o august_n de_fw-fr temp_n serm_v 25â—_n notable_a â—hiâ—gs_n â—pon_o this_o day_n nâ—â—â—m_fw-la 154._o christ_n arise_v upon_o this_o day_n the_o element_n be_v frame_v the_o world_n begin_v the_o angel_n create_v and_o manna_n begin_v first_o to_o fall_v upon_o this_o day_n the_o israelite_n pass_v through_o the_o red_a sea_n christ_n be_v baptize_v turn_v water_n into_o wine_n feed_v five_o thousand_o with_o a_o few_o loaf_n upon_o this_o day_n and_o upon_o it_o we_o hope_v 1._o wolph_n cron._n lib._n 2._o cap._n 1._o that_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judgement_n say_v augustine_n upon_o this_o day_n christ_n be_v bear_v aaron_n and_o
child_n unless_o they_o be_v jacobs_n or_o josephs_n godly_a and_o righteous_a which_o none_o be_v without_o the_o conscionable_a observation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 24.15_o josh_n 24.15_o therefore_o the_o example_n of_o joshua_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v by_o all_o master_n of_o family_n do_v not_o only_o say_v i_o but_o i_o and_o my_o household_n will_v serve_v the_o lord_n and_o keep_v his_o holy_a sabbath_n seek_v that_o praise_n before_o god_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o abraham_n i_o know_v abraham_n 1._o gen_n 18.19_o 1._o sam._n 1._o say_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v command_v he_o to_o walk_v in_o my_o way_n with_o â—lcanah_n and_o hannah_n bring_v samuel_n to_o the_o temple_n whilst_o he_o be_v young_a that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o servant_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n with_o timothy_n grandmother_n 15._o 1._o tim_n 3_o 15._o breed_v in_o he_o thus_o knowledge_n of_o the_o scripture_n from_o a_o child_n 3.17_o ezech._n 3.17_o now_o howsoever_o the_o charge_n of_o inferior_n lie_v upon_o the_o superior_n yet_o this_o will_v not_o excuse_v the_o inferior_n if_o they_o shall_v neglect_v this_o holy_a day_n but_o as_o the_o lord_n tell_v ezechiel_n when_o he_o have_v make_v he_o a_o watchman_n over_o israel_n if_o thou_o admonish_v they_o not_o and_o the_o enemy_n come_v they_o shall_v die_v in_o their_o sin_n but_o their_o blood_n will_v i_o require_v at_o thy_o hand_n so_o they_o shall_v die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o god_n eternal_a wrath_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v even_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o all_o person_n uncircumcised_a or_o that_o keep_v not_o the_o passover_n they_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o among_o the_o people_n be_v they_o master_n or_o servant_n child_n grow_v up_o or_o parent_n howsoever_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v slay_v moses_n because_o his_o son_n gershom_n be_v not_o circumcise_v wherefore_o let_v child_n and_o servant_n as_o they_o love_v their_o own_o welfare_n 4.25_o exod_n 4.25_o be_v as_o forward_o to_o observe_v the_o lord_n holy_a day_n as_o their_o governor_n to_o command_v they_o as_o diligent_a about_o their_o private_a christian_a exercise_n as_o they_o to_o perform_v they_o and_o as_o studious_a to_o satisfy_v they_o in_o holy_a endeavour_n as_o they_o to_o help_v they_o herein_o quest_n 77._o do_v the_o lord_n only_o take_v care_n for_o our_o right_n spend_v of_o this_o day_n and_o leave_v we_o to_o ourselves_o upon_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n no_o doubtless_o but_o it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o command_v also_o that_o we_o shall_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n abstain_v from_o idleness_n and_o diligent_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n explan_n before_o we_o come_v to_o the_o explanation_n of_o this_o by_o cattle_n day_n the_o charge_n concern_v the_o six_o day_n who_o rest_n be_v also_o command_v be_v mean_v their_o camel_n their_o ox_n their_o ass_n etc._n etc._n who_o strength_n and_o labour_n they_o use_v about_o their_o carriage_n tread_v out_o their_o corn_n &_o work_n of_o husbandry_n now_o the_o lord_n out_o of_o his_o mercy_n as_o he_o will_v not_o have_v the_o poor_a servant_n and_o bondslave_n to_o by_o tear_v and_o wear_v out_o with_o sore_a labour_n under_o the_o hand_n of_o unmerciful_a master_n so_o will_v he_o not_o have_v the_o poor_a dumb_a creature_n and_o therefore_o elsewhere_o explain_v further_o this_o commandment_n he_o say_v that_o thy_o servant_n and_o cattle_n may_v rest_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o moreover_o the_o cattle_n can_v not_o labour_v but_o man_n must_v be_v in_o some_o sort_n assistant_n unto_o they_o and_o so_o neglect_v the_o sabbath_n the_o stranger_n be_v a_o people_n not_o come_v of_o the_o stock_n of_o israel_n but_o of_o some_o other_o either_o follow_v they_o out_o of_o egypt_n or_o take_v and_o buy_v out_o of_o other_o country_n who_o they_o have_v for_o slave_n perpetual_o as_o the_o gibeonite_n now_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v there_o to_o do_v any_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 9.23_o josh_n 9.23_o though_o bear_v without_o the_o covenant_n and_o live_v without_o circumcision_n without_o passover_o without_o sacrifice_n without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n partly_o that_o through_o be_v favour_v they_o may_v come_v to_o affect_v the_o true_a religion_n the_o fountain_n of_o this_o their_o sweet_a rest_n and_o partly_o that_o be_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o church_n there_o may_v be_v a_o outward_a uniformity_n of_o all_o in_o the_o reverence_v of_o this_o holy_a day_n which_o show_v that_o they_o which_o live_v in_o the_o same_o nation_n and_o under_o the_o same_o government_n be_v to_o be_v compel_v to_o a_o outward_a conformity_n of_o religion_n though_o the_o heart_n can_v only_o be_v turn_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o whatsoever_o thy_o servant_n be_v inward_o thou_o must_v cause_v he_o to_o be_v conformable_a to_o all_o good_a order_n outward_o but_o this_o extend_v not_o to_o such_o as_o come_v strangerwise_o unto_o thou_o over_o who_o thou_o have_v none_o authority_n to_o return_v now_o to_o the_o proper_a question_n some_o hold_n that_o the_o lord_n do_v only_o remit_v his_o own_o right_n in_o say_v six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v etc._n etc._n because_o all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v his_o otherwise_o the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v not_o do_v well_o in_o set_v apart_o some_o of_o the_o six_o day_n unto_o holy_a exercise_n here_o work_v upon_o six_o day_n command_v here_o upon_o any_o occasion_n whatsoever_o but_o they_o be_v deceive_v and_o their_o ground_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o in_o every_o commandment_n we_o be_v not_o only_o enjoin_v the_o duty_n reas_n 1_o but_o the_o help_n and_o furtherance_n hereunto_o now_o unto_o the_o right_n and_o free_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n it_o help_v not_o a_o little_a to_o spend_v the_o six_o day_n well_o about_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n partly_o for_o that_o our_o worldly_a business_n be_v do_v we_o be_v the_o free_a from_o any_o intanglement_n hereby_o therefore_o he_o say_v thou_o shall_v labour_v and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v partly_o for_o that_o be_v weary_a of_o labour_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o sabbath_n will_v be_v the_o more_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a unto_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n if_o thou_o call_v the_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n 13._o esa_fw-la 58_o 13._o and_o partly_o for_o that_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o goodness_n will_v the_o rather_o sanctify_v we_o and_o make_v we_o fit_a to_o sanctify_v a_o sabbath_n when_o as_o we_o diligent_o do_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n according_a to_o that_o comfortable_a say_n of_o john_n of_o his_o fullness_n we_o have_v all_o receive_v and_o grace_n 1.16_o â—oh_o 1.16_o for_o grace_n have_v the_o grace_n of_o faithfulness_n and_o diligence_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n we_o receive_v further_a grace_n of_o diligence_n about_o sabbath_n day_n exercise_n which_o be_v peculiar_o verify_v in_o this_o very_a thing_n in_o that_o the_o most_o idle_a which_o spend_v their_o time_n of_o the_o six_o day_n in_o game_n sport_v and_o least_o do_v be_v least_o holy_a and_o most_o profane_a upon_o the_o sabbath_n but_o contrariwise_o the_o honest_o diligent_a and_o intentive_a to_o their_o calling_n 2._o the_o injunction_n of_o work_v upon_o six_o day_n be_v give_v reas_n 2_o in_o the_o same_o command_a term_n in_o the_o original_n that_o the_o injunction_n of_o not_o work_v the_o seven_o be_v give_v in_o in_o the_o first_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v do_v work_n in_o the_o second_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o shall_v not_o do_v work_n 3._o as_o there_o be_v reason_n allege_v of_o cease_v from_o work_n upon_o the_o seven_o day_n so_o there_o be_v reason_n lay_v down_o also_o of_o work_v reas_n 3_o king_n the_o six_o day_n as_o the_o main_a reason_n of_o the_o first_o be_v god_n rest_v the_o seven_o so_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o second_o be_v in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n he_o wrought_v if_o it_o be_v say_v this_o need_v not_o to_o be_v here_o command_v it_o rather_o belong_v to_o the_o second_o table_n i_o answer_v that_o one_o and_o the_o same_o duty_n may_v belong_v to_o diverse_a commandment_n in_o diverse_a respect_n and_o in_o what_o respect_n this_o of_o labour_v belong_v unto_o this_o have_v be_v already_o show_v neither_o be_v my_o intent_n otherwise_o to_o bring_v it_o in_o here_o and_o for_o some_o question_n which_o be_v fit_o here_o further_o to_o be_v discuss_v again_o i_o say_v that_o the_o ground_n of_o the_o former_a assertion_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o not_o man_n but_o god_n himself_o have_v again_o set_v apart_o since_o the_o give_n of_o
also_o do_v the_o more_o private_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n so_o that_o we_o observe_v the_o time_n of_o public_a meeting_n and_o give_v no_o scandal_n to_o our_o brethren_n nor_o offence_n to_o our_o governor_n second_o in_o regard_n of_o more_o free_a recreation_n in_o which_o we_o may_v now_o exercise_v ourselves_o all_o way_n except_v the_o time_n of_o public_a prayer_n three_o in_o regard_n of_o speech_n and_o thought_n out_o of_o the_o public_a time_n we_o may_v in_o some_o convenient_a sort_n and_o measure_n talk_v of_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o devise_v in_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o best_a for_o they_o if_o any_o do_v otherwise_o esteem_v ordinary_a holy_a day_n appoint_v by_o man_n he_o do_v derogate_v from_o the_o dignity_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o they_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n which_o make_v more_o account_n of_o some_o saint_n day_n then_o of_o the_o lord_n day_n itself_o and_o be_v more_o careful_a then_o to_o exercise_v their_o devotion_n and_o tyrannize_v in_o their_o strict_a censure_n more_o remiss_a and_o licentious_a upon_o this_o most_o holy_a day_n quest_n 81._o what_o be_v the_o sin_n by_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v answ_n all_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o be_v first_o by_o do_v work_n that_o be_v not_o of_o present_a necessity_n by_o journey_v by_o idle_a rest_n or_o absent_v ourselves_o about_o worldly_a business_n from_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n second_o by_o forgetfulness_n of_o the_o sabbath_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n by_o which_o we_o often_o bring_v upon_o ourselves_o a_o necessity_n of_o profane_v the_o same_o three_o when_o be_v parent_n or_o governor_n we_o leave_v our_o child_n pupil_n and_o servant_n to_o their_o own_o liberty_n upon_o this_o day_n sabbath_n labour_n on_o the_o sabbath_n explan_n the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n i_o refer_v to_o three_o head_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v a_o direct_a and_o the_o great_a profane_v of_o the_o lord_n day_n 1._o for_o labour_v unless_o we_o be_v necessary_o call_v hereunto_o such_o as_o it_o be_v only_o then_o when_o it_o be_v a_o necessary_a work_n of_o mercy_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v it_o be_v the_o most_o direct_a break_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o take_v away_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o it_o because_o the_o sabbath_n be_v the_o rest_n and_o how_o great_a a_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o lord_n have_v sundry_a way_n make_v know_v unto_o his_o people_n the_o jew_n which_o motius_fw-la though_o they_o bound_v not_o we_o in_o the_o same_o rigour_n as_o the_o jew_n be_v of_o old_a yet_o they_o be_v a_o good_a inducement_n to_o we_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o reverence_n unto_o god_n ordinance_n and_o our_o care_n to_o observe_v the_o christian_a sabbath_n though_o not_o in_o any_o ceremonious_a degree_n of_o strictness_n yet_o in_o convenient_a decency_n and_o sequestration_n of_o ourselves_o such_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o christian_a liberty_n how_o close_o the_o jew_n well_o hold_v by_o god_n to_o the_o precise_a observation_n appear_v reas_n 1_o 1._o by_o his_o severe_a poenall_a law_n against_o all_o labour_n though_o never_o so_o honest_a 31.15_o exod._n 31.15_o and_o lawful_a in_o itself_o whosoever_o do_v any_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n shall_v die_v the_o death_n reas_n 2_o 2._o how_o much_o the_o lord_n be_v displease_v with_o work_v upon_o this_o day_n be_v make_v know_v by_o his_o judgement_n execute_v upon_o some_o in_o their_o profane_a work_n he_o that_o gather_v stick_n be_v stone_v to_o death_n the_o israelite_n be_v hold_v captive_a in_o balloon_n seventy_o year_n for_o their_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n 25._o numb_a 15.32_o jer._n 25._o that_o the_o land_n may_v enjoy_v her_o sabbath_n and_o sundry_a example_n tend_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n have_v be_v already_o bring_v among_o the_o argument_n for_o our_o sabbath_n which_o i_o spare_v to_o repeat_v refer_v the_o reader_n thither_o 3._o how_o displease_v to_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v to_o work_v upon_o this_o day_n appear_v by_o his_o providence_n for_o the_o rest_n hereof_o rather_o than_o any_o work_n shall_v be_v do_v even_o about_o their_o daily_a food_n he_o send_v the_o israelite_n manna_n enough_o for_o two_o day_n the_o day_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 16._o exod._n 16._o and_o whereas_o at_o other_o time_n the_o manna_n will_v putrify_v and_o be_v full_a of_o worm_n if_o they_o keep_v any_o of_o it_o until_o the_o morrow_n after_o they_o have_v gather_v it_o now_o they_o do_v keep_v it_o sweet_a and_o good_a all_o the_o next_o day_n reas_n 4_o 4._o the_o work_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n have_v be_v at_o all_o time_n condemn_v by_o all_o good_a man_n endue_v with_o god_n spirit_n moses_n be_v most_o earnest_a in_o many_o place_n against_o it_o 13._o nehem._n 13._o nehemiah_n threaten_v to_o punish_v the_o merchant_n that_o come_v to_o jerusalem_n to_o sell_v their_o ware_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n and_o esay_n jeremy_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o prophet_n do_v all_o of_o they_o put_v to_o their_o help_a hand_n to_o root_v out_o this_o sin_n of_o work_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n wherefore_o if_o thou_o make_v conscience_n of_o steal_v because_o the_o lord_n have_v forbid_v it_o make_v conscience_n also_o of_o do_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o call_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n because_o god_n have_v so_o strict_o forbid_v it_o so_o severe_o judge_v it_o so_o careful_o provide_v against_o it_o and_o stir_v up_o so_o many_o holy_a man_n to_o beat_v down_o this_o gross_a abuse_n 2._o for_o journey_v i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o add_v any_o thing_n because_o it_o have_v be_v special_o entreat_v of_o already_o what_o journey_n be_v allow_v and_o what_o a_o breach_n of_o the_o sabbath_n only_o we_o may_v take_v with_o we_o this_o one_o memorandum_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v so_o precise_o forbid_a travail_n as_o that_o he_o have_v charge_v 16.29_o exod._n 16.29_o tarry_v every_o man_n in_o his_o place_n and_o let_v no_o man_n go_v out_o of_o his_o place_n upon_o the_o seven_o day_n viz._n about_o his_o worldly_a unnecessary_a business_n though_o it_o may_v seem_v unto_o thou_o to_o be_v time_n gain_v so_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v hinder_v now_o from_o thy_o work_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n or_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v otherwise_o to_o redound_v to_o thy_o benefit_n let_v they_o consider_v this_o that_o forecast_n to_o make_v their_o journey_n special_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n sure_o this_o wisdom_n come_v not_o from_o above_o but_o from_o the_o devil_n who_o thou_o be_v 44._o john_n 8_o 44._o while_o thou_o do_v his_o will_n 3._o for_o idle_a rest_n and_o sit_v at_o home_n all_o day_n or_o most_o part_n of_o the_o day_n rest_v idle_n rest_v when_o other_o assemble_v themselves_o to_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n or_o sleep_v and_o lie_v long_o in_o bed_n in_o the_o morning_n so_o that_o a_o man_n can_v prepare_v himself_o fit_o and_o come_v in_o due_a time_n to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n this_o be_v also_o a_o most_o unworthy_a usage_n of_o a_o man_n self_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n he_o that_o do_v thus_o like_o the_o vain_a echo_n resound_v the_o last_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n precept_n thou_o shall_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n take_v only_a sabbath_n a_o idle_a rest_v unto_o himself_o and_o therefore_o as_o idle_a watchman_n appoint_v over_o god_n people_n that_o see_v the_o enemy_n come_v and_o danger_n at_o hand_n yet_o do_v only_o sit_v still_o and_o behold_v it_o but_o sound_v no_o trumpet_n to_o give_v they_o warning_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o any_o reward_n of_o their_o office_n that_o the_o people_n blood_n shall_v be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n so_o these_o idle_a sabbath-keeper_n shall_v be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o blessing_n attend_v upon_o such_o as_o sanctify_v a_o sabbath_n as_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o account_v for_o this_o precious_a time_n lose_v through_o their_o idleness_n and_o the_o usurpation_n of_o that_o to_o their_o own_o ease_n which_o they_o be_v bind_v to_o spend_v to_o god_n glory_n let_v all_o therefore_o that_o will_v consecrate_v this_o day_n as_o glorious_a to_o the_o lord_n fly_v this_o idleness_n and_o learn_v of_o nehemiah_n to_o rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n at_o the_o least_o in_o their_o heart_n to_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n and_o due_o repair_n whilst_o god_n enable_v to_o the_o place_n of_o public_a meeting_n otherwise_o to_o keep_v holiday_n at_o home_n as_o his_o infirmity_n permit_v 4._o for_o absence_n from_o the_o public_a duty_n there_o be_v many_o that_o content_n themselves_o to_o sit_v at_o home_n church_n absence_n from_o church_n and_o read_v some_o good_a prayer_n and_o other_o good_a book_n especial_o if_o the_o weather_n be_v but_o a_o little_a
tedious_a and_o think_v that_o they_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o or_o as_o they_o need_v to_o do_v and_o more_o especial_o if_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o divine_a service_n at_o the_o church_n but_o let_v all_o such_o know_v their_o error_n and_o repent_v of_o it_o they_o do_v indeed_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n but_o it_o be_v not_o after_o the_o lord_n but_o their_o own_o manner_n and_o therefore_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o no_o more_o than_o a_o master_n can_v accept_v of_o the_o best_a endeavour_n of_o his_o servant_n at_o home_n at_o that_o time_n when_o he_o appoint_v he_o to_o travel_v about_o his_o business_n abroad_o for_o the_o lord_n do_v now_o appoint_v thou_o to_o attend_v he_o in_o the_o public_a place_n 3_o act_v 3_o he_o have_v now_o employment_n for_o thou_o there_o christ_n himself_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o apostle_n lurk_v not_o at_o such_o time_n in_o corner_n or_o in_o private_a house_n but_o go_v up_o to_o the_o temple_n to_o pray_v to_o preach_v to_o converse_v with_o god_n people_n in_o public_a duty_n 41._o act_n 2_o 41._o here_o be_v the_o place_n where_o god_n ordinance_n be_v chief_o use_v and_o only_o at_o the_o time_n appoint_v here_o the_o lord_n presence_n be_v promise_v here_o have_v his_o glory_n ever_o shine_v by_o the_o conversion_n of_o soul_n and_o sometime_o of_o thousand_o at_o once_o let_v the_o proud_a separatist_n therefore_o go_v by_o himself_o now_o into_o corner_n as_o over-iust_a in_o his_o own_o esteem_n to_o come_v with_o other_o to_o god_n ordinance_n in_o public_a let_v the_o idle_a or_o dainty_a sabbath-keeper_n stay_v at_o home_n in_o his_o blind_a private_a devotion_n and_o the_o over_o scrupulous_a absent_a themselves_o from_o church_n in_o the_o case_n of_o no_o preach_v at_o that_o time_n let_v those_o contemn_v public_a prayer_n that_o know_v not_o god_n house_n the_o church_n to_o be_v the_o house_n of_o prayer_n but_o let_v all_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n fear_v thus_o to_o pervert_v the_o lord_n day_n lest_o in_o so_o do_v sin_n lie_n at_o their_o door_n the_o second_o head_n sabbath_n head_n 2._o forgetfulness_n of_o the_o sabbath_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v all_o forgetfulness_n of_o this_o day_n upon_o the_o six_o either_o in_o general_a in_o any_o of_o they_o or_o in_o particular_a the_o day_n before_o according_a to_o our_o distinction_n when_o i_o speak_v of_o the_o duty_n in_o the_o word_n remember_v and_o it_o may_v have_v reference_n also_o to_o the_o sabbath_n past_a remember_v how_o holy_a thou_o be_v then_o what_o rule_v of_o holiness_n thou_o be_v then_o teach_v how_o thou_o do_v then_o make_v show_n of_o a_o good_a disciple_n of_o christ_n when_o thou_o sit_v to_o learn_v thy_o lesson_n of_o he_o as_o saul_n who_o fall_v down_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v lord_n what_o will_v thou_o have_v i_o to_o do_v 2._o act_n 9_o 1._o sam._n 2._o and_o as_o samuel_n speak_v lord_n for_o thy_o servant_n hear_v lest_o do_v contrariwise_o in_o the_o weeke-daye_n after_o and_o as_o one_o that_o rather_o listen_v to_o satan_n and_o to_o thy_o own_o corrupt_a heart_n thou_o be_v condemn_v out_o of_o thy_o own_o mouth_n for_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o thy_o lip_n but_o have_v thy_o hart_n far_o estrange_v from_o he_o the_o three_o head_n inferior_n head_n 3._o neglect_v of_o inferior_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o profane_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v by_o leave_v such_o as_o be_v under_o our_o government_n to_o their_o own_o unbridled_a and_o licentious_a liberty_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n which_o be_v no_o small_a fault_n in_o parent_n master_n and_o governor_n for_o whilst_o every_o private_a man_n do_v thus_o neglect_v his_o domestic_a charge_n the_o minister_n may_v preach_v reprove_v admonish_v and_o teach_v but_o little_o will_v it_o profit_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o right_a observation_n of_o christian_a duty_n beside_o do_v it_o not_o grieve_v any_o good_a parent_n or_o master_n to_o see_v their_o child_n or_o servant_n miscarry_v and_o come_v to_o misery_n but_o to_o be_v negligent_a of_o they_o at_o these_o time_n be_v the_o right_a way_n to_o bring_v they_o to_o all_o lewdness_n and_o consequent_o to_o smart_v and_o misery_n for_o which_o they_o may_v also_o then_o with_o heavy_a heart_n thank_v their_o governor_n that_o be_v too_o gentle_a and_o remiss_a towards_o they_o 2._o 1._o sam._n 2._o as_o ely_z be_v unto_o his_o child_n who_o lamentable_a estate_n in_o his_o child_n and_o posterity_n what_o hard_a heart_n can_v read_v of_o without_o relent_v quest_n 83._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n answ_n they_o be_v partly_o enfold_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o partly_o express_v in_o these_o word_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n quest._n 84._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n enfold_v in_o the_o commandment_n answ_n three_o 1._o because_o the_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v ancient_a and_o be_v of_o force_n in_o paradise_n before_o man_n fall_n 2_o because_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a the_o lord_n allow_v we_o six_o day_n for_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o require_v but_o one_o of_o seven_o for_o the_o work_n of_o his_o worship_n 3_o because_o the_o seven_o be_v the_o lord_n peculiar_a day_n so_o that_o without_o sacrilege_n we_o can_v any_o way_n profane_v it_o commandment_n reason_n enfold_v in_o this_o commandment_n explan_n this_o commandment_n be_v of_o main_a and_o special_a use_n for_o the_o further_a of_o true_a godliness_n and_o such_o as_o upon_o which_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o law_n hang_v be_v therefore_o both_o place_v in_o the_o midst_n and_o because_o man_n natural_o be_v most_o unapt_a to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o reverence_n hereof_o fortify_v with_o many_o reason_n beyond_o the_o rest_n which_o reason_n be_v every_o one_o of_o great_a force_n partly_o enfold_v and_o not_o distinct_o place_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o commandment_n and_o partly_o express_v and_o set_v down_o at_o large_a by_o themselves_o reas_n 1_o the_o first_o reason_n enfold_v be_v take_v from_o the_o word_n remember_v as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v howsoever_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o these_o law_n have_v hitherto_o pass_v without_o such_o express_a mention_n especial_o when_o man_n nature_n be_v uncorrupt_a in_o paradise_n yet_o this_o law_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v express_o give_v at_o that_o time_n and_o now_o i_o give_v you_o warning_n only_o to_o remember_v it_o as_o most_o ancient_a and_o ever_o use_v among_o all_o my_o devout_a people_n so_o that_o if_o old_a custom_n will_v bear_v any_o sway_n with_o you_o the_o very_a remembrance_n of_o this_o must_v needs_o be_v of_o force_n to_o move_v you_o to_o keep_v holy_a my_o sabbaths_n or_o else_o remember_v be_v a_o reason_n of_o force_n because_o it_o be_v a_o note_n of_o special_a charge_n for_o the_o duty_n unto_o which_o it_o be_v prefix_v for_o when_o a_o master_n command_v his_o servant_n diverse_a thing_n and_o will_v chief_o have_v some_o one_o thing_n do_v he_o impress_v it_o with_o this_o word_n remember_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v i_o will_v not_o have_v that_o neglect_a or_o forget_v by_o any_o mean_n if_o therefore_o any_o earnest_a special_a charge_n give_v by_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o any_o force_n with_o thou_o if_o the_o old_a custom_n of_o god_n church_n ever_o since_o the_o creation_n be_v of_o any_o force_n do_v not_o profane_a but_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n reason_n 2_o 2._o gene._n 2._o the_o second_o reason_n enfold_v be_v take_v from_o these_o word_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v etc._n etc._n as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v it_o be_v no_o unreasonable_a matter_n or_o hard_o unto_o thou_o that_o i_o require_v in_o bid_v thou_o keep_v holy_a the_o sabbath_n day_n it_o be_v but_o one_o day_n of_o seven_o i_o allow_v thou_o six_o for_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o call_n i_o will_v be_v content_a only_o with_o the_o seven_o though_o i_o have_v make_v all_o the_o day_n and_o can_v require_v six_o and_o leave_v thou_o but_o one_o therefore_o do_v thou_o willing_o keep_v this_o day_n this_o be_v a_o reason_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o oftentimes_o only_o use_v as_o be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o move_v any_o honest_a heart_n to_o obedience_n in_o paradise_n it_o be_v the_o main_a reason_n to_o adam_n and_o euah_n you_o shall_v eat_v of_o all_o the_o tree_n in_o the_o garden_n but_o of_o the_o tree_n in_o the_o midst_n you_o shall_v not_o eat_v it_o be_v the_o reason_n use_v to_o move_v the_o israelite_n to_o let_v their_o land_n rest_v the_o seven_o year_n that_o the_o poor_a may_v have_v some_o comfort_n
bountiful_a reward_n even_o everlasting_a life_n they_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n be_v afraid_a that_o by_o teach_v this_o all_o good_a work_n will_v be_v neglect_v and_o therefore_o make_v man_n believe_v that_o they_o may_v perfect_o keep_v the_o law_n yea_o and_o do_v work_n of_o supererrogation_n also_o more_o than_o the_o law_n require_v at_o their_o hand_n but_o you_o may_v easy_o perceive_v by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v how_o little_a cause_n there_o be_v of_o any_o such_o fear_n the_o son_n of_o belial_n indeed_o man_n without_o all_o grace_n grow_v secure_a hereupon_o and_o endeavour_v to_o do_v nothing_o themselves_o because_o christ_n have_v do_v all_o for_o they_o but_o they_o be_v foul_o deceive_v as_o they_o shall_v find_v to_o their_o cost_n another_o day_n the_o apostle_n say_v not_o simple_o he_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o 8.4_o rom._n 8.4_o but_o with_o this_o addition_n which_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v for_o we_o which_o will_v fain_o be_v righteous_a and_o keep_v the_o law_n ourselves_o but_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o able_a he_o have_v do_v nothing_o therefore_o for_o these_o secure_a person_n christ_n 2._o duty_n to_o rely_v only_o upon_o christ_n the_o second_o duty_n be_v to_o cast_v out_o the_o anchor_n of_o our_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n only_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n jesus_n and_o not_o upon_o any_o merit_n of_o our_o own_o no_o not_o whereunto_o we_o be_v enable_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n jesus_n for_o as_o he_o say_v unto_o paul_n my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 12._o so_o may_v it_o be_v say_v of_o his_o merit_n and_o righteousness_n his_o righteousness_n be_v sufficient_a for_o us._n either_o it_o alone_o must_v make_v we_o righteous_a or_o not_o at_o all_o that_o must_v not_o do_v somewhat_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n somewhat_o the_o lord_n will_v admit_v no_o such_o partnership_n 11.6_o rom._n 11.6_o but_o if_o it_o be_v of_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o work_n say_v he_o else_o be_v grace_v no_o grace_n if_o of_o work_n it_o be_v no_o more_o of_o grace_n else_o be_v work_v no_o more_o work_n our_o good_a work_n be_v ordain_v of_o god_n as_o a_o way_n to_o eternal_a life_n 9_o ephes_n 2.10_o verse_n 9_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o they_o merit_v nothing_o lest_o any_o man_n shall_v boast_v let_v the_o roman_a catholic_n therefore_o sit_v at_o anchor_n here_o if_o they_o will_v let_v they_o build_v their_o hope_n upon_o this_o sandy_a foundation_n but_o let_v we_o stick_v fast_o and_o remain_v unmoveable_a upon_o the_o rock_n christ_n jesus_n let_v we_o look_v for_o the_o sweeten_v of_o all_o our_o imperfect_a good_a work_n from_o the_o perfume_n of_o his_o righteousness_n that_o thus_o we_o may_v be_v sure_a to_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n his_o father_n at_o the_o last_o day_n quest_n 28._o in_o which_o word_n be_v his_o exaltation_n set_v down_o and_o how_o many_o be_v the_o degree_n hereof_o answ_n in_o these_o word_n the_o three_o day_n he_o rise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n he_o sit_v on_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n the_o father_n almighty_n and_o from_o thence_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v both_o the_o quick_a and_o the_o dead_a and_o of_o this_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n also_o quest_n 29._o which_o be_v the_o first_o and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n first_o in_o that_o he_o arise_v again_o from_o death_n to_o life_n and_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n in_o these_o word_n the_o three_o day_n he_o arise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n article_n two_o branch_n of_o the_o five_o article_n explan_n as_o the_o lord_n jesus_n take_v upon_o he_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n be_v great_o humble_v as_o have_v be_v show_v so_o when_o this_o work_n be_v finish_v he_o be_v again_o high_o exalt_v and_o look_v by_o what_o step_n of_o humiliation_n he_o descend_v by_o the_o like_a also_o he_o ascend_v till_o he_o come_v to_o the_o height_n of_o his_o glory_n begin_v first_o to_o rise_v from_o the_o low_a in_o that_o out_o of_o the_o nethermost_a earth_n he_o go_v up_o to_o the_o high_a heaven_n of_o this_o article_n there_o be_v two_o branch_n the_o three_o day_n he_o arise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a be_v the_o first_o he_o ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n be_v the_o second_o concern_v the_o first_o be_v lay_v into_o the_o sepulchre_n by_o joseph_n of_o arimathea_n and_o a_o great_a stone_n roll_v to_o the_o door_n of_o the_o sepulchre_n a_o watch_n also_o be_v set_v to_o keep_v his_o body_n lest_o his_o disciple_n shall_v come_v by_o night_n and_o steal_v it_o away_o and_o say_v he_o be_v rise_v again_o be_v i_o say_v thus_o strong_o guard_v he_o be_v not_o hereby_o hinder_v but_o powerful_o rise_v and_o come_v forth_o of_o the_o sepulchre_n the_o three_o day_n after_o his_o burial_n which_o be_v the_o lord_n day_n or_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n as_o he_o have_v foretell_v unto_o his_o disciple_n proof_n for_o the_o ground_n of_o holy_a scripture_n 24._o math._n 28._o mark_n 16._o joh._n 20._o luk._n 24._o from_o whence_o this_o be_v take_v the_o history_n record_v by_o the_o four_o evangelist_n do_v plain_o declare_v thus_o much_o who_o do_v all_o set_v forth_o his_o rise_n again_o with_o the_o circumstance_n thereof_o general_o this_o time_n be_v the_o time_n of_o the_o passeover_n to_o show_v that_o the_o true_a paschall_n lamb_n be_v now_o come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o the_o religious_a kill_n of_o all_o other_o lamb_n as_o mere_o a_o figurative_a and_o shadow_a ceremony_n shall_v now_o cease_v the_o substance_n itself_o be_v now_o present_a again_o it_o be_v the_o first_o month_n about_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o which_o answer_v to_o our_o march_n wherein_o in_o this_o northern_a hemisphere_n of_o the_o world_n the_o pleasant_a spring_n do_v begin_v to_o show_v that_o the_o earth_n do_v in_o her_o kind_n rejoice_v to_o receive_v the_o lord_n reviue_v from_o the_o dead_a according_a to_o that_o of_o melancthon_n melancth_v melancth_v ecce_fw-la renascentis_fw-la testatur_fw-la gratia_fw-la mundi_fw-la omnia_fw-la cum_fw-la domino_fw-la dona_fw-la red_a sse_fw-la svo_fw-la see_v how_o the_o world_n grace_n revive_v do_v show_v with_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o all_o gift_n return_v anew_o 2._o gal_n 5_o 2._o three_o it_o be_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n before_o the_o sun_n to_o show_v that_o a_o bright_a sun_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n be_v rise_v to_o the_o world_n four_o it_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o he_o have_v lyen_fw-we all_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n in_o the_o grave_n to_o show_v that_o they_o be_v dead_a still_o unto_o christ_n that_o keep_v their_o holy_a rest_n upon_o that_o day_n as_o be_v speak_v of_o circumcision_n if_o you_o be_v circumcise_v christ_n profit_v you_o nothing_o and_o to_o show_v that_o a_o great_a work_n be_v now_o end_v than_o the_o creator_n of_o the_o world_n viz._n the_o redemption_n of_o the_o world_n and_o that_o as_o under_o the_o creation_n the_o lord_n rest_v day_n from_o that_o great_a work_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o god_n people_n so_o under_o the_o redemption_n christ_n resurrection_n day_n and_o of_o end_v a_o great_a work_n become_v their_o sabbath_n to_o endure_v to_o the_o world_n end_n five_o it_o be_v the_o three_o day_n after_o his_o death_n and_o burial_n no_o soon_o to_o show_v that_o he_o be_v true_o dead_a without_o all_o deceit_n no_o late_a lest_o through_o his_o long_a tarry_v the_o faith_n of_o his_o disciple_n shall_v turn_v into_o despair_n now_o that_o he_o do_v rise_v again_o indeed_o and_o that_o he_o be_v not_o take_v away_o out_o of_o his_o sepulchre_n as_o the_o jew_n his_o enemy_n will_v make_v the_o world_n believe_v be_v diverse_o testify_v and_o so_o full_o as_o that_o it_o be_v shameful_a impudence_n to_o deny_v it_o first_o he_o himself_o foretell_v thus_o much_o sometime_o dark_o 16.16_o joh._n 16.16_o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o you_o shall_v not_o see_v i_o and_o a_o little_a while_n again_o and_o you_o shall_v see_v i_o sometime_o plain_o 12.40_o math._n 12.40_o as_o jonah_n be_v three_o day_n and_o three_o night_n in_o the_o whale_n belly_n so_o must_v the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o earth_n sometime_o again_o more_o plain_o 23._o math._n 17.12_o 23._o the_o son_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v deliver_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o sinner_n and_o be_v crucify_v and_o slay_v and_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o day_n second_o as_o he_o foretell_v so_o that_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v the_o angel_n do_v witness_v he_o be_v
fountain_n but_o if_o it_o be_v holy_a gracious_a sober_a peaceable_a exhort_v and_o admonish_v one_o another_o blessing_n of_o god_n and_o wish_v good_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o sweet_a water_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n right_o use_v 2_o 2.10_o phil_n 2.10_o second_o when_o we_o speak_v reverent_o of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n for_o many_o thing_n do_v urge_v we_o hereunto_o first_o god_n commanmandement_n thou_o shall_v reverence_v the_o fearful_a name_n jehovah_n and_o at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n one_o of_o the_o title_n of_o god_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v both_o of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n in_o earth_n and_o under_o the_o earth_n 2._o the_o same_o reverend_a phrase_n always_o use_v in_o the_o commandment_n when_o the_o lord_n be_v name_v in_o the_o first_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o the_o second_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o the_o three_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o the_o four_o the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o in_o the_o five_o which_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n give_v thou_o 3._o the_o signification_n of_o every_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n use_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v such_o as_o that_o it_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o great_a reverence_n he_o be_v sometime_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v strong_a and_o mighty_a and_o sometime_o in_o the_o plural_a number_n strength_n sometime_o jehovah_n essence_n or_o be_v as_o in_o who_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o be_v sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d almighty_a sometime_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o high_a and_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n which_o be_v which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o come_v etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o reverence_n which_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o israelite_n the_o lord_n ancient_a people_n in_o name_v jehovah_n they_o will_v not_o pronounce_v it_o out_o of_o the_o temple_n nor_o put_v the_o letter_n of_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d into_o their_o numeral_n lest_o it_o shall_v be_v profane_v 3._o when_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o make_v conscience_n of_o speak_v right_o use_v 3_o the_o truth_n for_o of_o this_o joshua_n special_o say_v unto_o achan_n 7.19_o jos_n 7.19_o my_o son_n give_v glory_n unto_o god_n and_o speak_v the_o truth_n the_o tongue_n be_v index_n mentis_fw-la the_o bewreyer_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o heart_n if_o then_o a_o man_n shall_v lie_v and_o dissemble_v herewith_o he_o do_v pervert_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o 4._o when_o a_o oath_n be_v right_o take_v or_o a_o vow_n right_o make_v right_o use_v 4_o for_o this_o be_v a_o special_a part_n of_o god_n service_n 4.1_o deut._n 6.13_o jere._n 4.1_o thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o swear_v by_o his_o name_n and_o in_o jeremie_n it_o be_v say_v if_o thou_o return_v o_o jsrael_n return_v unto_o i_o and_o thou_o shall_v swear_v the_o lord_n live_v in_o truth_n in_o judgement_n and_o in_o righteousness_n for_o as_o by_o perjury_n and_o vain_a swear_n the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v high_o dishonour_v so_o by_o swear_v reverent_o and_o right_o it_o be_v honour_v and_o glorify_v three_o we_o must_v glorify_v god_n in_o the_o thought_n thought_n 3_o to_o glorify_v god_n in_o thought_n and_o desire_n of_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v when_o even_o here_o we_o be_v contain_v with_o a_o reverence_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o do_v burn_v with_o a_o desire_n of_o his_o glory_n above_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o outward_a reverence_n be_v nothing_o without_o this_o as_o may_v appear_v by_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n tremble_v and_o fall_v down_o before_o the_o lord_n with_o offer_v their_o obedience_n if_o moses_n only_o shall_v speak_v unto_o they_o 5.29_o deut._n 5.29_o unto_o who_o the_o lord_n answer_v say_v oh_o that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o heart_n in_o they_o to_o fear_v i_o as_o who_o do_v not_o set_v by_o this_o outward_a reverence_n unless_o together_o with_o it_o there_o be_v the_o inward_a of_o the_o heart_n and_o for_o the_o earnest_n desire_v of_o god_n glory_n above_o all_o we_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o it_o so_o often_o as_o we_o rehearse_v the_o lord_n prayer_n wherein_o we_o first_o and_o chief_o pray_v hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n and_o where_o true_a zeal_n be_v this_o desire_n so_o exceed_v as_o that_o like_o a_o fire_n consume_v all_o thing_n it_o even_o eat_v up_o such_o as_o be_v inflame_v herewith_o it_o make_v they_o to_o neglect_v themselves_o so_o that_o god_n may_v have_v glory_n 9_o exod._n 32._o rom_n 9_o as_o moses_n and_o paul_n who_o rather_o than_o god_n shall_v have_v dishonour_n by_o the_o destruction_n of_o his_o people_n wish_v their_o own_o name_n to_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o life_n 5.16_o 4._o to_o win_v man_n to_o glorify_v god_n math._n 5.16_o four_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o win_v other_o to_o the_o glorify_v of_o god_n name_n according_a to_o that_o of_o christ_n let_v your_o light_n so_o shine_v before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v see_v your_o good_a work_n and_o glorify_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n there_o be_v no_o good_a child_n that_o do_v entire_o love_v his_o father_n and_o reverence_v he_o but_o he_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o bring_v other_o also_o to_o speak_v reverent_o and_o well_o of_o he_o wherefore_o if_o it_o may_v further_o god_n glory_n among_o other_o to_o endeavour_v after_o their_o conversion_n and_o reformation_n he_o be_v attentive_a about_o exhort_v instruct_v and_o admonish_v they_o if_o it_o may_v further_o god_n glory_v to_o avoid_v all_o scandal_n give_v even_o to_o those_o that_o be_v without_o he_o will_v live_v pure_o and_o blameless_a among_o all_o man_n he_o be_v not_o a_o cain_n that_o say_v be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n neither_o be_v he_o a_o spot_n and_o blot_v by_o his_o scandalous_a life_n among_o christian_n as_o the_o false_a brethren_n of_o who_o jude_n speak_v and_o the_o careless_a people_n of_o these_o time_n but_o if_o his_o endeavour_n may_v glorify_v god_n any_o way_n he_o acknowledge_v that_o all_o which_o he_o can_v do_v be_v too_o little_a and_o therefore_o his_o care_n extend_v even_o to_o other_o as_o many_o as_o he_o can_v possible_o win_v to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n quest._n 65._o whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n from_o the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o such_o as_o any_o way_n abuse_v the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n hold_v they_o as_o guilty_a of_o dishonour_n do_v unto_o his_o bless_a majesty_n name_n reason_n implicity_n of_o this_o command_n against_o profane_v the_o lord_n holy_a name_n expl._n the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n howsoever_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v but_o single_a yet_o indeed_o it_o be_v twofold_a the_o first_o implicit_a it_o be_v the_o abuse_n of_o his_o name_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n &_o so_o the_o very_a word_n of_o the_o commandment_n do_v yield_v a_o weighty_a reason_n first_o because_o he_o be_v jehovah_n the_o great_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o name_n be_v abuse_v 2.25_o 1._o sam._n 2.25_o it_o be_v great_a presumption_n man_n be_v not_o abuse_v who_o may_v be_v deal_v withal_o for_o a_o pacification_n but_o god_n for_o the_o pacify_v of_o who_o who_o can_v or_o dare_v plead_v as_o the_o prophet_n say_v 2._o his_o name_n be_v abuse_v who_o be_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n who_o be_v thy_o king_n thy_o sovereign_n thy_o father_n and_o saviour_n from_o who_o come_v every_o good_a gift_n 1.17_o jam._n 1.17_o which_o be_v gross_a ingratitude_n the_o very_a heathen_a do_v not_o thus_o requite_v their_o king_n and_o benefactor_n but_o do_v rather_o honour_v they_o too_o much_o even_o when_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o their_o greatness_n cease_v and_o yet_o thou_o vile_a swearer_n wretched_a curser_n and_o abominable_a blasphemer_n do_v daily_o abuse_v that_o great_a name_n which_o not_o man_n but_o angel_n and_o the_o very_a devil_n do_v reverence_n yea_o thou_o abuse_v he_o with_o thy_o tongue_n who_o bestow_v upon_o thou_o the_o great_a benefit_n of_o the_o use_n of_o the_o tongue_n without_o who_o thou_o can_v not_o stir_v either_o tongue_n hand_n or_o foot_n or_o thy_o least_o finger_n 3._o his_o name_n be_v abuse_v who_o dishonour_n the_o devil_n in_o hell_n himself_o endevour_v in_o vain_a for_o he_o both_o can_v and_o will_v turn_v all_o thing_n to_o his_o glory_n how_o vain_a be_v pharaoh_n light_n reject_v of_o the_o lord_n messenger_n moses_n and_o aaron_n 3._o exod._n 3._o with_o the_o blasphemy_n which_o he_o add_v who_o be_v god_n that_o i_o shall_v let_v israel_n go_v for_o this_o be_v
the_o old_a testament_n which_o be_v pen_v by_o the_o prophet_n 13._o 1._o tim._n 4_o 13._o and_o much_o more_o be_v these_o holy_a exercise_n commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n s._n paul_n charge_v timothy_n to_o give_v attendance_n to_o read_v to_o exhortation_n to_o doctrine_n and_o conclude_v that_o in_o so_o do_v he_o shall_v save_v both_o himself_o 14._o vâ—rse_n 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o and_o those_o that_o hear_v he_o and_o in_o compare_v that_o excellent_a gift_n of_o those_o time_n of_o speak_v with_o tongue_n with_o prophesy_v or_o preach_v he_o prefer_v far_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n therefore_o be_v such_o glorious_a thing_n speak_v hereof_o 2.15_o 1._o cor_fw-la 1_o 18.21_o 2._o cor_fw-la 2.15_o to_o be_v the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o the_o salvation_n of_o those_o that_o believe_v a_o sweet_a savour_n unto_o god_n in_o all_o whether_o they_o perish_v or_o be_v save_v etc._n etc._n and_o hearer_n be_v will_v 2.2_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o they_o may_v grâ—w_v thereby_o which_o serve_v to_o commend_v the_o care_n both_o of_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n in_o former_a time_n who_o will_v not_o have_v any_o lord_n day_n pass_v over_o without_o a_o sermon_n apolog._n just_a martyr_n apolog._n as_o witness_v justin_n martyr_n say_v that_o the_o word_n be_v read_v and_o preach_v for_o the_o space_n of_o a_o hour_n every_o sabbath_n day_n at_o one_o meeting_n tertullian_n say_v of_o his_o time_n that_o there_o be_v not_o any_o holy_a meeting_n wherein_o they_o be_v not_o feed_v with_o divine_a sermon_n and_o if_o the_o pastor_n be_v sick_a or_o necessary_o hinder_v the_o deacon_n read_v a_o homily_n in_o a_o council_n in_o germany_n frances_n council_n frances_n under_o carolus_n magnus_n it_o be_v ordain_v that_o there_o shall_v ever_o be_v some_o man_n to_o preach_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n so_o also_o have_v both_o the_o trullan_n and_o moguntine_n counsel_n and_o the_o like_a be_v the_o care_n of_o our_o worthy_a governor_n of_o these_o time_n it_o be_v ordain_v that_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v preach_v every_o sabbath_n and_o the_o catechism_n explain_v in_o the_o afternoon_n though_o many_o place_n alas_o may_v say_v hereof_o as_o of_o sundry_a good_a law_n beside_o they_o be_v well_o enact_v if_o they_o be_v well_o execute_v 8._o 2_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n nehem._n 8._o the_o other_o kind_n of_o holy_a duty_n be_v prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o when_o ezra_n be_v ascend_v up_o into_o the_o pulpit_n he_o pray_v unto_o and_o praise_v the_o god_n of_o heaven_n and_o all_o the_o people_n say_v amen_o amen_n and_o there_o be_v form_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n to_o be_v use_v in_o public_a as_o the_o 92._o psalm_n more_o special_o for_o the_o sabbath_n the_o 104._o 105._o 106._o 107._o for_o all_o time_n of_o god_n public_a worship_n this_o also_o be_v speak_v of_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n 14._o 2._o cor._n 14._o as_o use_v by_o the_o minister_n in_o their_o meeting_n and_o it_o be_v provide_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o a_o know_a tongue_n that_o the_o people_n may_v say_v amen_n prayer_n have_v ever_o be_v so_o essential_a and_o proper_a to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v call_v for_o this_o the_o house_n of_o prayer_n some_o rash_a spirit_n will_v have_v no_o prayer_n use_v in_o the_o congregation_n but_o conceive_a prayer_n without_o any_o set_a form_n which_o will_v breed_v such_o a_o confusion_n as_o the_o like_a have_v not_o be_v know_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n some_o through_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o minister_n be_v without_o any_o prayer_n or_o too_o slender_o appoint_v in_o this_o regard_n other_o through_o the_o variety_n of_o man_n disposition_n and_o humour_n so_o diverse_o appoint_v one_o follow_v this_o fashion_n and_o another_o that_o as_o that_o in_o the_o same_o church_n which_o be_v one_o body_n no_o unity_n or_o agreement_n almost_o will_v appear_v 3._o sing_v of_o psalm_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n psalm_n 3_o sing_v of_o psalm_n much_o time_n in_o their_o meeting_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v spend_v herein_o under_o the_o old_a testament_n as_o may_v easy_o be_v gather_v from_o the_o many_o psalm_n commit_v to_o the_o master_n of_o the_o chorister_n and_o special_a holy_a song_n appoint_v to_o be_v sing_v upon_o special_a occasion_n by_o moses_n by_o barack_n and_o debrah_n etc._n etc._n unto_o which_o music_n make_v with_o play_v upon_o instrument_n and_o upon_o triumphant_a occasion_n comely_a dance_n be_v sometime_o add_v and_o unto_o the_o like_o be_v we_o excite_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n with_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n 5.13_o ephes_n 5.19_o james_n 5.13_o to_o sing_v and_o make_v melody_n to_o the_o lord_n in_o our_o heart_n be_v any_o man_n merry_a say_v james_n let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n the_o practice_n of_o the_o poor_a persecute_a christian_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n do_v show_v that_o this_o duty_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v use_v in_o their_o assembly_n since_o christ_n time_n for_o as_o he_o according_a to_o the_o ancient_a manner_n after_o the_o passeover_n sing_v a_o psalm_n with_o his_o disciple_n so_o do_v they_o at_o their_o communion_n which_o be_v then_o every_o lord_n day_n and_o not_o have_v the_o liberty_n of_o any_o other_o time_n they_o come_v together_o thus_o before_o day_n or_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n for_o which_o they_o be_v call_v hymni_fw-la antelucani_fw-la epist_n plin._n epist_n let_v the_o papist_n therefore_o deride_v our_o serve_v of_o god_n with_o psalm_n sing_v in_o our_o assembly_n we_o know_v notwithstanding_o that_o if_o it_o be_v do_v from_o the_o heart_n it_o be_v better_a than_o all_o their_o latin_a chauntery_n which_o the_o hearer_n understand_v no_o whit_n at_o all_o sacrament_n 4._o receive_v the_o sacrament_n four_o the_o administration_n and_o partake_v of_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n because_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n day_n in_o remembrance_n of_o who_o the_o communion_n be_v receive_v wherefore_o in_o describe_v this_o day_n this_o circumstance_n be_v common_o add_v 20.7_o act_n 20.7_o when_o they_o be_v come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n for_o without_o this_o no_o lord_n day_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v pass_v over_o as_o have_v be_v already_o note_v and_o for_o baptism_n this_o day_n be_v fit_a be_v the_o time_n of_o christian_a congregation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o representative_a church_n whereinto_o the_o baptise_a be_v to_o be_v admit_v and_o make_v a_o member_n of_o the_o universal_a church_n thereby_o 5._o holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n for_o of_o old_a they_o be_v restrain_v from_o think_v their_o own_o thought_n where_o the_o lord_n forbid_v the_o seek_n of_o their_o own_o will_n or_o speak_v a_o vain_a word_n 58.13_o esay_n 58.13_o and_o if_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n aright_o must_v be_v free_a from_o these_o thing_n than_o his_o thought_n must_v be_v holy_a his_o speech_n and_o conference_n holy_a moreover_o do_v not_o the_o husbandman_n cover_v his_o seed_n with_o mould_n when_o he_o have_v commit_v it_o to_o the_o ground_n that_o it_o may_v grow_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n do_v not_o we_o chew_v our_o meat_n when_o we_o have_v put_v it_o into_o our_o mouth_n that_o it_o may_v turn_v to_o our_o nourishment_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o think_v that_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o word_n will_v fructify_v in_o our_o heart_n unless_o we_o hide_v it_o there_o by_o muse_v and_o meditate_v thereupon_o how_o can_v we_o think_v to_o have_v it_o turn_v to_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n unless_o we_o chew_v it_o by_o further_a talk_v and_o confer_v about_o the_o same_o david_n do_v thus_o hide_v the_o word_n in_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o sin_n and_o that_o corruption_n may_v not_o grow_v up_o in_o we_o the_o apostle_n will_v 3.16_o psal_n 119.11_o col_fw-fr 3.16_o that_o the_o word_n shall_v dwell_v plenteous_o in_o our_o heart_n so_o that_o the_o best_a keep_v of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v when_o as_o we_o not_o only_o hear_v pray_v sing_v and_o communicate_v in_o public_a but_o private_o think_v again_o and_o again_o upon_o those_o thing_n wherein_o we_o have_v be_v instruct_v confer_v one_o with_o another_o read_v pray_v and_o sing_v psalm_n in_o our_o private_a house_n quest._n 73._o be_v there_o no_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v a_o special_a time_n of_o exercise_v mercy_n by_o help_v against_o sudden_a danger_n by_o collect_v and_o distribute_v to_o the_o poor_a by_o visit_v the_o sick_a and_o reconcile_a dissension_n among_o neighbour_n danger_n to_o help_v against_o sudden_a danger_n explan_n the_o holy_a
to_o be_v do_v we_o must_v not_o as_o hap_v hazard_n promise_n to_o do_v this_o or_o that_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n but_o we_o must_v call_v to_o mind_n whether_o our_o intend_a time_n will_v not_o fall_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n lest_o we_o be_v constrain_v by_o virtue_n of_o our_o covenant_n sometime_o to_o pay_v a_o sum_n of_o money_n to_o take_v this_o or_o that_o journey_n to_o meet_v upon_o this_o or_o that_o worldly_a occasion_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 62._o math._n 27_o 62._o again_o we_o must_v make_v a_o special_a remembrance_n hereof_o upon_o the_o day_n go_v before_o for_o this_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v call_v the_o day_n of_o preparation_n unto_o the_o sabbath_n and_o it_o have_v be_v a_o ancient_a custom_n among_o christian_n upon_o the_o saturday_n after_o dinner_n to_o abstain_v from_o work_v and_o to_o dispose_v themselves_o towards_o the_o sunday_n 19_o exod_n 19_o neither_o be_v this_o preparation_n without_o cause_n if_o it_o be_v make_v aright_o by_o prayer_n read_v meditation_n and_o confession_n of_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v be_v cleanse_v therefrom_o see_v that_o our_o infirmity_n and_o fleshliness_n do_v make_v we_o unfit_a for_o these_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a duty_n we_o be_v make_v unholy_a by_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o week_n and_o so_o full_a of_o filthy_a blemish_n that_o we_o have_v need_v to_o wash_v and_o to_o purge_v before_o we_o come_v into_o the_o presence_n of_o so_o holy_a and_o glorious_a a_o god_n in_o the_o assembly_n of_o his_o people_n even_o as_o the_o israelite_n be_v command_v to_o wash_v and_o to_o sanctify_v themselves_o before_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v down_o among_o they_o upon_o the_o mount_n so_o shall_v we_o remember_v that_o to_o morrow_n be_v the_o day_n wherein_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v to_o come_v down_o among_o we_o in_o the_o place_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o therefore_o to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o malice_n envy_n anger_n and_o all_o wickedness_n and_o to_o beseech_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o grace_n and_o direction_n both_o to_o speaker_n and_o hearer_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v holiday_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n 58._o esa_fw-la 58._o last_o we_o must_v also_o remember_v and_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n in_o mind_n when_o it_o be_v past_a viz._n by_o think_v upon_o the_o holiness_n which_o we_o then_o make_v show_v of_o in_o appear_v humble_v ourselves_o before_o and_o harken_v unto_o the_o lord_n as_o though_o we_o be_v scholar_n of_o his_o school_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ashamed_a to_o walk_v otherwise_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n follow_v and_o by_o think_v upon_o the_o instruction_n deliver_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v at_o the_o least_o practise_v they_o in_o special_a more_o careful_o than_o before_o for_o through_o the_o want_n of_o this_o remembrance_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o even_o they_o which_o be_v holy_a upon_o the_o sunday_n be_v wicked_a all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n beside_o that_o our_o sabbath-keeping_a be_v like_o the_o jew_n fast_v or_o hang_v of_o the_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n which_o the_o lord_n do_v great_o disdain_v memb._n 3_o the_o three_o member_n of_o the_o duty_n here_o enjoin_v be_v that_o we_o keep_v holy_a a_o sabbath_n that_o be_v a_o cessation_n a_o rest_n for_o this_o be_v so_o inseparable_o join_v unto_o the_o time_n which_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v holy_a as_o that_o take_v away_o rest_n and_o you_o take_v away_o the_o holy_a day_n for_o the_o holy_a day_n be_v a_o sabbath_n a_o rest_n therefore_o 23._o levit._fw-la 23._o whereas_o there_o be_v many_o festival_n time_n appoint_v in_o the_o mosaical_a law_n the_o feast_n of_o the_o passeover_n of_o pentecost_n of_o the_o gather_n of_o fruit_n etc._n etc._n they_o be_v all_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o sabbath_n sabbath_n esa_n 1.16_o what_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o upon_o the_o sabbath_n now_o the_o sabbath_n or_o rest_n which_o we_o must_v keep_v be_v first_o and_o chief_o from_o sin_n and_o thus_o our_o life_n shall_v be_v a_o continual_a sabbath_n according_a to_o that_o divine_a rule_n cease_v to_o do_v evil_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o seek_v judgement_n and_o relieve_v the_o oppress_a but_o principal_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n when_o he_o be_v most_o to_o be_v honour_v hereby_o but_o alas_o how_o foul_o be_v this_o rest_n abuse_v in_o these_o miserable_a time_n no_o day_n in_o the_o week_n be_v a_o day_n of_o such_o licentiousness_n as_o this_o wherein_z as_o though_o hell_n itself_o be_v break_v loose_a some_o spend_v their_o time_n and_o money_n and_o wit_n in_o the_o alehouse_n drink_v and_o swill_v like_o drunken_a swine_n some_o waste_n that_o which_o they_o have_v get_v with_o hard_a labour_n in_o card_v and_o dice_v 2.3_o levit._fw-la 2.3_o second_o this_o rest_n must_v be_v from_o ordinary_a not_o absolute_o necessary_a labour_n which_o be_v further_o express_v in_o the_o word_n follow_v in_o it_o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n of_o woâ—ke_n and_o in_o another_o place_n speak_v of_o this_o time_n he_o say_v there_o shall_v be_v no_o work_n do_v therein_o it_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o all_o your_o dwelling_n this_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n why_o no_o work_n may_v be_v do_v because_o it_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v you_o can_v keep_v a_o sabbath_n unless_o you_o cease_v from_o work_v elpid_n 〈◊〉_d ad_fw-la elpid_n three_o we_o be_v to_o cease_v from_o work_n of_o special_a time_n as_o plough_v sow_v reap_v etc._n etc._n constantine_n in_o his_o epistle_n to_o elpidiâ—s_n will_v that_o all_o shall_v rest_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n only_o he_o speak_v of_o dangerous_a weather_n at_o some_o time_n yea_o often_o in_o the_o time_n of_o plant_v and_o graft_n and_o sow_v through_o which_o experience_n teach_v that_o their_o fruit_n perish_v and_o be_v lose_v in_o which_o case_n he_o give_v liberty_n to_o these_o business_n rather_o than_o that_o the_o good_a gift_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v lose_v 6_o anno_fw-la 27._o hen._n 6_o other_o long_v ago_o provide_v that_o no_o fair_n or_o market_n shall_v be_v keep_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o henry_n the_o sixth_o here_o in_o england_n and_o yet_o before_o that_o even_o before_o the_o conquest_n winch_n conâ—_n winch_n in_o the_o time_n of_o canutus_n it_o be_v ordain_v that_o fair_n and_o market_n and_o worldly_a work_n shall_v cease_v upon_o that_o day_n and_o charles_n the_o great_a command_v his_o visitor_n that_o all_o worldly_a business_n shall_v cease_v whether_o it_o be_v sow_v time_n or_o plant_n 13._o conc._n dingulo-sunens_a can._n 13._o or_o cut_v of_o vine_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o a_o old_a council_n it_o be_v decree_v that_o if_o any_o shall_v work_v his_o beast_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n it_o shall_v be_v forfeit_v to_o the_o king_n 4._o we_o must_v cease_v from_o the_o work_n of_o our_o special_a calling_n for_o the_o six_o day_n be_v appoint_v for_o they_o six_o day_n shall_v thou_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o have_v to_o do_v shopkeeper_n ought_v not_o therefore_o to_o follow_v their_o trade_n of_o sell_v miller_n of_o grind_v etc._n etc._n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o else_o of_o the_o like_a nature_n they_o must_v rest_v from_o the_o work_n of_o their_o calling_n at_o this_o time_n of_o rest_n likewise_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o bailiff_n and_o apparitor_n shall_v on_o this_o day_n forbear_v serve_v their_o process_n according_a to_o the_o decree_n of_o leo_n and_o anthemius_n who_o ordain_v that_o if_o they_o shall_v execute_v these_o office_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n they_o shall_v be_v proscribe_v that_o be_v forfeit_v all_o their_o good_n 5._o we_o must_v rest_v from_o worldly_a speech_n and_o thought_n either_o by_o make_v bargain_n or_o talk_v of_o worldly_a business_n or_o contrive_v the_o same_o in_o our_o mind_n when_o we_o perform_v these_o duty_n then_o be_v the_o day_n keep_v as_o glorious_a unto_o the_o lord_n as_o have_v be_v already_o note_v out_o of_o the_o prophet_n 58.13_o esa_n 58.13_o memb._n 4_o the_o four_o member_n of_o the_o duty_n here_o enjoin_v be_v that_o we_o sanctify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o sabbath_n day_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v now_o it_o be_v grant_v of_o all_o that_o the_o jew_n be_v to_o keep_v such_o a_o sabbath_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n indeed_o but_o much_o doubt_n be_v make_v for_o the_o time_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n wherefore_o here_o arise_v another_o question_n quest_n 74._o be_v there_o any_o set_a day_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n thus_o to_o be_v sanctify_v and_o keep_v holy_a answ_n yes_o the_o day_n which_o be_v common_o call_v sunday_n but_o
in_o the_o scripture_n the_o lord_n day_n or_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n be_v thus_o to_o be_v keep_v without_o alteration_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n explan_n we_o enter_v now_o upon_o one_o of_o the_o most_o controversall_a question_n of_o these_o time_n wherein_o i_o will_v notwithstanding_o plain_o proceed_v as_o be_v fit_a for_o this_o treatise_n make_v god_n word_n my_o only_a rule_n of_o direction_n to_o set_v down_o the_o truth_n herein_o as_o by_o his_o grace_n i_o shall_v be_v enable_v gospel_n reason_n of_o the_o sabbath_n under_o the_o gospel_n first_o then_o i_o say_v that_o we_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v tie_v to_o the_o observation_n of_o a_o sabbath_n as_o well_o as_o the_o jew_n be_v of_o old_a and_o by_o as_o great_a authority_n reason_n 1_o 5._o rom._n 5._o and_o this_o appear_v first_o from_o the_o time_n of_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o sabbath_n which_o be_v when_o man_n live_v in_o paradise_n immediate_o after_o his_o creation_n when_o he_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n when_o he_o have_v the_o substance_n of_o true_a holiness_n and_o need_v no_o figure_v ceremony_n for_o his_o comfort_n his_o present_a estate_n be_v all_o comfortable_a for_o if_o a_o sabbath_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o paradise_n and_o come_v not_o first_o in_o with_o any_o ceremony_n which_o be_v to_o have_v a_o end_n at_o christ_n come_v in_o the_o flesh_n how_o can_v it_o enter_v into_o any_o man_n to_o think_v that_o this_o observation_n shall_v cease_v as_o they_o do_v at_o this_o his_o come_n and_o not_o rather_o after_o a_o new_a sort_n be_v reviue_v under_o this_o second_o adam_n to_o the_o likeness_n of_o that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n for_o by_o the_o second_o adam_n who_o be_v christ_n we_o be_v restore_v to_o that_o estate_n which_o we_o lose_v in_o the_o first_o adam_n and_o why_o then_o shall_v it_o differ_v by_o the_o cessation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n some_o think_v that_o the_o word_n of_o moses_n genes_n 2.3_o be_v set_v down_o there_o by_o way_n of_o anticipation_n and_o not_o to_o be_v mean_v of_o that_o begin_n of_o time_n but_o of_o succeed_a time_n afterward_o about_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n but_o this_o lie_v upon_o they_o to_o prove_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o be_v in_o good_a possession_n of_o this_o argument_n reason_n 2_o 2._o from_o the_o morality_n of_o this_o commandment_n of_o the_o sabbath_n for_o it_o be_v here_o place_v among_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n which_o be_v to_o continue_v in_o force_n for_o ever_o according_a to_o that_o say_n one_o jot_n or_o title_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v not_o fail_v 5.20_o math._n 5.20_o though_o heaven_n and_o earth_n perish_v now_o if_o this_o law_n be_v moral_a as_o the_o range_v of_o it_o do_v imply_v and_o all_o other_o moral_a law_n be_v of_o force_n to_o bind_v to_o the_o obedience_n thereof_o as_o before_o christ_n come_n what_o rashness_n be_v it_o in_o any_o to_o deny_v the_o like_a force_n unto_o this_o law_n reason_n 3_o 3._o from_o the_o reason_n of_o the_o commandment_n which_o be_v all_o moral_a and_o perpetual_a 1._o because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v remember_v that_o of_o old_a it_o be_v keep_v in_o paradise_n which_o do_v alike_o bind_v we_o as_o it_o do_v the_o jew_n 2._o because_o of_o the_o equity_n it_o be_v but_o one_o day_n of_o seven_o and_o therefore_o as_o free_o to_o be_v dedicate_v unto_o god_n by_o we_o as_o by_o the_o jew_n 3._o because_o of_o the_o ease_n of_o servant_n and_o cattle_n of_o which_o there_o be_v as_o much_o need_n among_o we_o as_o among_o the_o jew_n 4._o because_o they_o be_v to_o meditate_v upon_o the_o great_a work_n of_o creation_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n rest_v unto_o which_o be_v now_o add_v a_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n unto_o the_o meditation_n of_o both_o which_o we_o shall_v much_o rather_o separate_v ourselves_o than_o the_o jew_n reason_n 4_o 4._o from_o the_o caveat_n give_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n speak_v of_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n pray_o that_o your_o flight_n be_v not_o in_o the_o wâ—nter_n 24.20_o mat._n 24.20_o nor_o on_o the_o sabbath_n day_n that_o which_o be_v here_o speak_v have_v relation_n to_o the_o time_n afterward_o to_o ensue_v for_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n be_v thirty_o six_o year_n after_o christ_n suffering_n therefore_o even_o then_o also_o there_o be_v a_o sabbath_n the_o breach_n of_o which_o will_v be_v some_o addition_n of_o grief_n unto_o the_o people_n as_o also_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v constrain_v to_o fly_v in_o the_o wet_a and_o cold_a of_o winter_n if_o any_o shall_v rather_o take_v these_o word_n as_o speak_v of_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n the_o necessary_a breach_n whereof_o be_v most_o grievous_a unto_o they_o i_o will_v not_o much_o contend_v hereabout_o let_v the_o former_a reason_n then_o suffice_v â—ataâ—ne_v 2._o our_o sabbath_n â—ataâ—ne_v second_o i_o say_v further_o that_o our_o sabbath_n be_v not_o uncertain_a but_o precise_o determine_v and_o set_v down_o as_o they_o be_v viz._n the_o lord_n day_n or_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n which_o be_v the_o day_n of_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n from_o the_o dead_a for_o he_o arise_v the_o three_o day_n after_o that_o he_o be_v crucify_v upon_o the_o friday_n which_o be_v their_o preparation_n to_o the_o sabbath_n and_o have_v lie_v in_o the_o grave_a all_o the_o sabbath_n day_n the_o reason_n that_o serve_v to_o confirm_v this_o be_v diverse_a arg._n 1_o 1._o express_a place_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o mention_n be_v make_v of_o this_o day_n as_o the_o set_a day_n of_o the_o christian_n meeting_n to_o break_v bread_n to_o preach_v and_o hear_v and_o to_o do_v other_o duty_n of_o holiness_n in_o that_o place_n of_o the_o act_n where_o the_o evangelist_n tell_v that_o after_o their_o come_n to_o troas_n they_o abide_v there_o seven_o day_n and_o upon_o the_o seven_o which_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n the_o disciple_n be_v come_v together_o to_o break_v bread_n that_o be_v 20.7_o act._n 20.7_o to_o the_o holy_a communion_n paul_n preach_v unto_o they_o which_o do_v plain_o show_v that_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n be_v now_o antiquate_v and_o do_v away_o and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o christian_n sabbath_n otherwise_o they_o will_v not_o have_v let_v pass_v the_o day_n before_o as_o they_o do_v 16.1_o 1._o cor._n 16.1_o another_o place_n be_v in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o corinthian_n where_o the_o apostle_n prescribe_v unto_o they_o a_o rule_n of_o gather_v for_o the_o poor_a every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o they_o be_v come_v together_o which_o he_o also_o say_v that_o he_o have_v establish_v among_o the_o galatian_n and_o why_o i_o pray_v you_o upon_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o jew_n sabbath_n none_o other_o reason_n i_o suppose_v can_v be_v render_v but_o that_o this_o sabbath_n be_v at_o a_o end_n and_o in_o stead_n hereof_o the_o christian_n have_v another_o viz._n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n wherein_o they_o make_v their_o meeting_n 1.10_o revel_v 1.10_o a_o three_o place_n be_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o it_o be_v say_v that_o john_n be_v in_o the_o i_o will_v of_o patmos_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n ravish_v in_o the_o spirit_n now_o what_o mean_v this_o that_o he_o call_v it_o the_o lord_n day_n unless_o a_o day_n appoint_v by_o the_o lord_n for_o hence_o be_v the_o passeover_n call_v the_o lord_n passeover_n the_o communion_n the_o lord_n supper_n the_o bread_n the_o lord_n body_n because_o he_o do_v appoint_v all_o these_o in_o his_o church_n why_o be_v he_o note_v to_o be_v ravish_v then_o in_o the_o spirit_n unless_o that_o be_v in_o holy_a meditation_n as_o be_v the_o special_a manner_n of_o the_o church_n now_o forty_o year_n since_o christ_n crucify_v he_o be_v reward_v by_o the_o lord_n with_o this_o wonderful_a illumination_n in_o most_o hide_a mystery_n from_o whence_o may_v be_v frame_v this_o unanswerable_a argument_n that_o day_n which_o by_o the_o inspire_a apostle_n be_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n &_o be_v appoint_v by_o the_o apostle_n teach_v through_o revelation_n to_o be_v keep_v by_o holy_a meeting_n in_o the_o church_n of_o christian_n not_o once_o or_o twice_o but_o every_o time_n that_o it_o come_v be_v certain_o the_o christian_n sabbath_n but_o such_o be_v the_o first_o day_n of_o every_o week_n therefore_o not_o any_o other_o but_o this_o day_n be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o christian_n the_o force_n of_o this_o reason_n stand_v in_o the_o second_o part_n which_o be_v most_o firm_o ground_v according_a to_o every_o branch_n 20.7_o apoc._n 1.10_o act_n 20.7_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n day_n 2._o
his_o son_n consecrate_v etc._n etc._n upon_o this_o day_n christ_n appear_v at_o sundry_a time_n after_o his_o resurrection_n the_o holy_a ghost_n descend_v upon_o the_o disciple_n and_o john_n be_v enlighten_v arg._n 6_o 14._o 1._o cor_fw-la 2_o 14._o a_o six_o argument_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o the_o approbation_n and_o consent_n of_o all_o the_o best_a man_n who_o be_v spiritual_a and_o most_o able_a to_o discern_v the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o the_o opposition_n of_o godless_a and_o most_o evil_a man_n who_o be_v lead_v like_o brute_n beast_n who_o be_v natural_a and_o perceive_v not_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n for_o the_o best_a man_n have_v ever_o since_o christ_n resurrection_n observe_v and_o keep_v this_o day_n with_o all_o due_a reverence_n only_o the_o profane_a and_o licentious_a have_v cast_v away_o all_o conscience_n hereof_o whence_o we_o may_v reason_v thus_o that_o which_o be_v embrace_v and_o hold_v by_o all_o godly_a learned_a man_n but_o oppugn_v by_o the_o ungodly_a as_o not_o stand_v with_o their_o corruption_n be_v certain_o the_o truth_n but_o such_o be_v this_o doctrine_n of_o the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n to_o be_v the_o sabbath_n therefore_o most_o certain_o true_a for_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o argument_n wherein_o the_o strength_n consist_v and_o first_o that_o that_o be_v the_o truth_n which_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o godly_a with_o one_o consent_n our_o saviour_n tell_v they_o to_o you_o it_o be_v give_v to_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n and_o if_o any_o man_n shall_v do_v his_o will_n he_o shall_v know_v the_o doctrine_n 3.19_o matth_n 13.11_o john_n 7_o 17._o 1._o cor._n 3.19_o whether_o it_o be_v of_o god_n or_o no._n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v foolishness_n before_o god_n and_o they_o which_o be_v after_o the_o flesh_n do_v savour_n the_o thing_n of_o the_o flesh_n with_o many_o like_a place_n from_o whence_o it_o follow_v that_o the_o constant_a consent_n of_o all_o godly_a man_n be_v no_o small_a argument_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o contrariwise_o of_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o you_o see_v upon_o most_o firm_a ground_n that_o there_o be_v not_o only_o a_o sabbath_n to_o be_v observe_v under_o the_o new_a testament_n but_o the_o sabbath_n the_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v appoint_v which_o meet_v with_o sundry_a fantastical_a opinion_n 7._o error_n touch_v the_o sabbath_n rom._n 7._o first_o of_o the_o anabaptist_n in_o germany_n and_o the_o familist_n in_o england_n which_o hold_v that_o all_o day_n be_v now_o alike_o and_o none_o more_o a_o sabbath_n then_o another_o neither_o do_v it_o any_o whit_n help_v they_o that_o they_o allege_v we_o be_v free_a from_o the_o law_n even_o as_o a_o woman_n when_o her_o husband_n be_v dead_a from_o the_o law_n of_o her_o husband_n for_o by_o the_o law_n here_o be_v mean_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o heavy_a yoke_n of_o which_o christ_n take_v from_o our_o shoulder_n and_o if_o in_o any_o other_o place_n freedom_n from_o the_o law_n be_v speak_v of_o it_o be_v either_o mean_v of_o the_o ceremonial_a and_o judicial_a or_o of_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n exact_v perfect_a obedience_n in_o every_o point_n or_o else_o threaten_a condemnation_n if_o they_o shall_v say_v 2.16_o col_fw-fr 2.16_o let_v no_o man_n condemn_v you_o in_o respect_n of_o a_o sabbath_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o the_o apostle_n say_v reprehensive_o you_o observe_v day_n and_o time_n and_o month_n and_o year_n neither_o do_v this_o make_v for_o they_o see_v that_o the_o first_o place_n speak_v of_o feast_n abrogate_a 4.10_o gal_n 4.10_o and_o do_v away_o only_o the_o other_o of_o time_n use_v to_o be_v observe_v by_o the_o gentile_n second_o it_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o error_n which_o be_v hold_v by_o the_o jew_n by_o ebion_n and_o corinthus_n and_o the_o sabbatary_a christian_n viz._n that_o the_o old_a sabbath_n be_v still_o to_o be_v keep_v as_o before_o christ_n his_o come_n for_o the_o abrogation_n of_o which_o these_o place_n be_v most_o plain_a col._n 2.16_o 1._o cor._n 16.1_o act_n 20._o etc._n etc._n three_o they_o also_o err_v that_o yield_v a_o sabbath_n now_o but_o hold_v it_o uncertain_a whether_o it_o be_v the_o seven_o eight_o or_o ten_o four_o they_o which_v ho_o do_v this_o day_n but_o with_o all_o that_o it_o may_v be_v change_v upon_o the_o consent_n of_o church_n sufficient_a cause_n concur_v which_o i_o take_v it_o be_v suppositus_fw-la impossibilium_fw-la a_o surmise_n of_o thing_n impossible_a last_o they_o which_o hold_v the_o same_o day_n but_o mere_o upon_o the_o ground_n of_o tradition_n as_o the_o papist_n to_o make_v their_o other_o fond_a and_o corrupt_a tradition_n in_o the_o more_o request_n day_n 3_o to_o rest_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n 3._o three_o i_o say_v that_o this_o day_n be_v not_o remissly_a to_o be_v keep_v by_o we_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n although_o it_o may_v right_o be_v say_v that_o the_o strict_a rest_v enjoin_v the_o jew_n do_v cease_v viz._n as_o figure_v our_o christ_n his_o rest_v in_o heaven_n after_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n finish_v according_a to_o that_o scripture_n he_o that_o have_v enter_v into_o his_o rest_n 4.10_o heb_fw-mi 4.10_o have_v rest_v from_o his_o own_o work_n as_o god_n do_v from_o he_o yet_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v a_o rest_n also_o for_o christian_n 4.9_o heb._n 4.9_o as_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o same_o place_n there_o remain_v therefore_o a_o rest_n unto_o the_o people_n of_o god_n it_o be_v great_a temeritie_n to_o deny_v a_o day_n of_o rest_v now_o from_o servile_a work_n hold_v that_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v right_o keep_v by_o come_v together_o to_o public_a duty_n though_o the_o time_n of_o vacation_n be_v spend_v in_o follow_v worldly_a affair_n for_o as_o god_n rest_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n do_v prefigure_v christ_n rest_v upon_o his_o day_n so_o there_o be_v a_o rest_n to_o come_v unto_o all_o christ_n member_n in_o heaven_n which_o be_v figure_v out_o by_o our_o rest_v upon_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o the_o apprehend_n of_o which_o sweet_a and_o most_o joyful_a rest_n we_o be_v more_o sensible_o quicken_v by_o taste_v the_o sweet_a of_o rest_v here_o after_o six_o day_n painful_a labour_n upon_o the_o lord_n day_n â—1_n act_n 15_o â—1_n moreover_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o cease_v from_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o profitable_o employ_v about_o heavenly_a which_o without_o doubt_n be_v one_o end_n of_o rest_v upon_o the_o sabbath_n of_o old_a for_o they_o attend_v then_o upon_o god_n public_a service_n every_o sabbath_n day_n see_v it_o be_v say_v that_o moses_n be_v read_v in_o the_o synagogue_n every_o sabbath_n day_n they_o must_v therefore_o rest_v that_o they_o may_v labour_v rest_v temporal_o and_o labour_v spiritual_o man_n be_v unfit_a to_o do_v both_o these_o labour_n to_o the_o best_a advantage_n the_o same_o day_n especial_o the_o spiritual_a if_o there_o be_v a_o encumbrance_n of_o the_o corporal_a we_o be_v fit_v unto_o the_o one_o by_o nature_n but_o to_o the_o other_o not_o only_o not_o fit_v but_o most_o unapt_a unto_o it_o by_o nature_n so_o that_o we_o have_v need_v to_o be_v bow_v and_o bend_v by_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n before_o the_o public_a meeting_n and_o to_o be_v confirm_v and_o make_v tenacious_a of_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v be_v teach_v by_o recount_v they_o after_o these_o meeting_n and_o to_o do_v thus_o we_o have_v plain_a direction_n give_v we_o in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n 4.17_o eccles_n 4.17_o take_v heed_n unto_o thy_o foot_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n when_o thou_o enterest_n into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v more_o near_o to_o hear_v then_o to_o give_v a_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n this_o be_v for_o preparation_n before_o and_o after_o the_o publish_n of_o the_o law_n take_v heed_n say_v moses_n that_o you_o do_v 6._o deut._n 5.32_o deut._n 6_o 6._o as_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n have_v command_v and_o again_o these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n this_o be_v for_o recount_v of_o the_o word_n again_o after_o and_o that_o royal_a prophet_n profess_v according_a to_o this_o direction_n i_o have_v hide_v thy_o word_n in_o my_o heart_n â—â—_o psal_n 119_o â—â—_o that_o i_o may_v not_o sin_v against_o thou_o notable_a be_v the_o admonition_n of_o chrysostome_n to_o this_o purpose_n you_o ought_v not_o 5._o in_o mat._n cap._n 1._o hom._n 5._o when_o you_o go_v from_o the_o congregation_n to_o be_v entangle_v present_o with_o business_n contrary_a to_o this_o study_n but_o to_o go_v home_o and_o there_o to_o call_v together_o your_o wife_n and_o child_n to_o
the_o rehearse_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o have_v be_v speak_v and_o when_o you_o have_v more_o deep_o and_o thorough_o ingraff_v they_o in_o your_o mind_n afterward_o to_o go_v about_o the_o necessary_n of_o this_o life_n for_o if_o go_v out_o of_o the_o bath_n thou_o do_v avoid_v public_a meeting_n lest_o the_o benefit_n of_o bathe_v be_v turn_v into_o a_o great_a hurt_n much_o more_o ought_v thou_o to_o use_v this_o care_n when_o thou_o come_v from_o public_a meeting_n alas_o most_o man_n have_v so_o much_o business_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n and_o be_v so_o dull_a in_o respect_n of_o heavenly_a learning_n as_o that_o unless_o they_o use_v great_a care_n and_o labour_v hard_a to_o attain_v spiritual_a knowledge_n and_o grace_n upon_o this_o day_n they_o be_v like_a to_o be_v very_o slender_a proficient_o and_o truant-like_o scholar_n in_o god_n school_n yea_o even_o such_o that_o i_o may_v use_v the_o apostle_n phrase_n as_o have_v need_n to_o be_v teach_v the_o first_o rudiment_n when_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o time_n they_o may_v have_v be_v doctor_n 5.11_o heb._n 5.11_o if_o there_o be_v a_o fair_a or_o a_o market_n upon_o a_o day_n will_v he_o that_o have_v need_n of_o stuff_n or_o provision_n the_o buy_v whereof_o will_v take_v up_o his_o time_n all_o that_o day_n let_v any_o more_o time_n than_o he_o must_v needs_o from_o buy_v and_o provide_v to_o carry_v home_o his_o commodity_n or_o will_v he_o that_o be_v desirous_a to_o profit_v in_o the_o skill_n of_o music_n dance_a write_v arithmetic_n etc._n etc._n for_o the_o learning_n of_o which_o he_o set_v apart_o in_o a_o week_n weekly_a some_o time_n will_v he_o i_o say_v lose_v any_o time_n when_o his_o master_n come_v to_o teach_v he_o but_o apply_v himself_o hard_a to_o these_o exercise_n and_o how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o seek_v to_o improve_v this_o one_o market_n or_o faire-day_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o the_o week_n this_o one_o lord_n day_n wherein_o the_o preacher_n be_v appoint_v to_o come_v and_o teach_v we_o in_o the_o sweet_a and_o most_o delight_a noble_a skill_n of_o divinity_n unto_o the_o great_a advantage_n gain_n and_o store_v of_o our_o soul_n with_o heavenly_a necessary_n it_o be_v needful_a therefore_o beside_o the_o public_a meeting_n and_o meditate_v and_o confer_v upon_o that_o which_o have_v be_v teach_v that_o man_n shall_v read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n endeavour_v to_o remember_v and_o to_o understand_v they_o by_o such_o help_n as_o be_v now_o most_o plentiful_a that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v stranger_n in_o god_n book_n but_o make_v the_o history_n and_o divine_a instruction_n here_o set_v down_o so_o familiar_a unto_o they_o as_o that_o upon_o any_o occasion_n they_o may_v be_v able_a for_o their_o comfort_n to_o turn_v to_o such_o place_n as_o they_o need_v and_o moreover_o if_o they_o will_v read_v and_o study_v some_o good_a prayer_n that_o they_o may_v be_v well_o furnish_v this_o way_n according_a to_o their_o several_a necessity_n upon_o the_o way_n and_o in_o the_o field_n as_o isaac_n be_v say_v to_o go_v out_o to_o meditate_v and_o to_o pray_v in_o the_o field_n and_o in_o the_o night_n season_n upon_o sea_n or_o upon_o land_n what_o wonderful_a great_a comfort_n shall_v man_n have_v and_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v they_o grace_v and_o walk_v worthy_a their_o holy_a and_o christian_a profession_n than_o now_o they_o do_v or_o can_v do_v through_o the_o mispending_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o idleness_n or_o vanity_n or_o which_o be_v worse_o in_o run_v to_o all_o manner_n of_o excess_n of_o riot_n last_o it_o be_v a_o base_a thing_n upon_o so_o glorious_a a_o day_n as_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o put_v our_o hand_n to_o worldly_a business_n any_o more_o than_o necessity_n enforce_v for_o so_o we_o shall_v mingle_v thing_n high_a and_o low_a divine_a and_o humane_a earthly_a and_o heavenly_a and_o so_o make_v a_o more_o unpleasing_a linsy-woolsy_a then_o be_v forbid_v by_o the_o lord_n under_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n we_o shall_v do_v like_o the_o heathen_a that_o know_v not_o god_n who_o have_v their_o dies_fw-la festi_fw-la profesti_fw-la and_o intercisi_fw-la holy_a day_n holy_a day_n eve_n and_o mix_v holy_a day_n serve_v partly_o for_o the_o worship_n of_o their_o god_n and_o partly_o for_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o call_n 3.8_o phil._n 3.8_o the_o true_a god_n will_v never_o allow_v this_o in_o any_o of_o his_o holy_a day_n he_o will_v not_o be_v content_a to_o part_v stake_n with_o we_o and_o therefore_o you_o shall_v find_v every_o of_o his_o holy_a day_n guard_v with_o this_o clause_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o servile_a work_n therein_o will_v a_o man_n upon_o a_o plentiful_a feast_n day_n go_v from_o dinner_n to_o seek_v for_o scrap_n in_o the_o poor_n basket_n have_v have_v plenty_n of_o the_o gold_n of_o ophir_n pour_v out_o into_o his_o lap_n go_v seek_v for_o pin_n or_o nail_n in_o the_o dust_n have_v seek_v precious_a stone_n of_o inestimable_a worth_n and_o the_o time_n of_o this_o seek_v still_o continue_v will_v he_o attend_v upon_o the_o gather_n up_o of_o dung_n but_o even_o thus_o do_v he_o that_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n put_v his_o hand_n to_o worldly_a business_n for_o gain_n see_v all_o these_o thing_n be_v but_o as_o dross_n and_o dung_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o excellent_a knowledge_n of_o christ_n 19_o psal_n 19_o and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v more_o precious_a than_o fine_a gold_n sweet_a also_o than_o the_o honey_n and_o the_o honey_n comb_n do_v we_o but_o consider_v the_o double_a occasion_n of_o meditation_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n both_o of_o the_o creation_n and_o redemption_n of_o man_n whereas_o they_o have_v but_o a_o single_a of_o the_o creation_n under_o the_o old_a the_o bond_n of_o thankfulness_n now_o enlarge_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o the_o spirit_n now_o give_v and_o that_o implacably-malicious_a enemy_n of_o man_n the_o devil_n now_o more_o enrage_v know_v that_o his_o time_n be_v but_o short_a we_o will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o make_v this_o day_n a_o time_n of_o riot_n excess_n and_o outrage_n that_o we_o will_v rather_o as_o far_o as_o our_o weak_a nature_n will_v bear_v sequester_v ourselves_o unto_o godly_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fence_v against_o the_o devil_n walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o rich_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o answer_v the_o incomparable_a beneficence_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o jesus_n christ_n by_o due_a thanksgiving_n quest_n 1_o when_o the_o sabbath_n begin_v when_o and_o here_o again_o be_v occasion_n offer_v of_o diverse_a question_n to_o the_o further_o open_v of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o sabbath_n as_o first_o when_o do_v the_o sabbath_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n begin_v and_o end_n i_o answer_v that_o howsoever_o some_o begin_v it_o in_o the_o evening_n and_o reas_n 1_o so_o make_v it_o from_o evening_n to_o evening_n yet_o the_o more_o probable_a opinion_n be_v that_o it_o begin_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o continue_v till_o the_o next_o morning_n because_o christ_n his_o resurrection_n the_o cause_n and_o beginning_n of_o this_o sabbath_n be_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n as_o appear_v plain_o if_o we_o consider_v how_o the_o soldier_n be_v terrify_v at_o his_o resurrection_n and_o go_v into_o the_o city_n to_o certify_v the_o high_a priest_n what_o have_v happen_v and_o the_o time_n of_o their_o go_n be_v note_v to_o be_v when_o mary_n be_v go_v from_o the_o sepulchre_n which_o be_v at_o the_o dawn_n of_o the_o day_n so_o that_o as_o the_o argument_n be_v good_a for_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o old_a sabbath_n the_o lord_n rest_v when_o the_o evening_n and_o morning_n of_o the_o six_o day_n be_v at_o a_o end_n therefore_o then_o must_v begin_v the_o rest_n of_o that_o sabbath_n so_o it_o be_v good_a also_o for_o the_o begin_n of_o our_o sabbath_n christ_n have_v finish_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n arise_v again_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n therefore_o it_o seem_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n must_v we_o begin_v the_o rest_n of_o our_o sabbath_n so_o may_v we_o right_o hold_v that_o it_o have_v again_o be_v turn_v from_o evening_n to_o evening_n to_o be_v from_o morning_n to_o morning_n to_o set_v forth_o man_v rise_v through_o christ_n from_o darkness_n to_o light_v by_o grace_n 19_o john_n 19_o according_a to_o that_o of_o john_n he_o be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o lighten_v every_o one_o which_o come_v into_o the_o world_n quest_n 2_o how_o the_o sabbath_n to_o be_v keep_v how_o but_o how_o be_v the_o sabbath_n comprehend_v both_o day_n and_o night_n to_o be_v keep_v answer_n not_o as_o some_o heretic_n of_o who_o origen_n write_v by_o remain_v in_o that_o position_n of_o body_n wherein_o we_o be_v
his_o law_n be_v break_v sol._n object_n sol._n if_o it_o be_v say_v the_o lord_n will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_v i_o answer_v this_o be_v in_o case_n of_o necessity_n not_o to_o be_v avoid_v he_o mean_v not_o that_o if_o thou_o be_v poor_a he_o have_v rather_o thou_o shall_v work_v upon_o his_o sabbath_n but_o abstain_v serve_v he_o faithful_o and_o he_o will_v stir_v thou_o up_o mercy_n for_o thy_o relief_n quest_n 75._o be_v we_o bind_v to_o do_v the_o holy_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n all_o this_o time_n without_o cease_v answ_n no_o for_o we_o may_v refresh_v ourselves_o with_o eat_v and_o drink_v sing_v and_o music_n and_o other_o honest_a delight_n whereby_o the_o mind_n be_v cheer_v up_o and_o joy_n and_o gladness_n befit_v the_o lord_n holy_a day_n express_v 2.11_o hos_fw-la 2.11_o explan_n although_o we_o teach_v a_o strict_a keep_n of_o the_o sabbath_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o we_o be_v bind_v upon_o this_o day_n to_o do_v nothing_o but_o spiritual_a duty_n all_o the_o day_n long_o for_o in_o respect_n that_o we_o have_v flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n that_o will_v be_v wearisome_a to_o we_o and_o will_v turn_v the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v for_o a_o delight_n into_o a_o heavy_a burden_n i_o say_v therefore_o that_o we_o have_v liberty_n to_o refresh_v ourselves_o with_o such_o thing_n as_o cheer_v the_o outward_a man_n and_o express_v joy_n befit_v the_o lord_n holy_a day_n for_o every_o holy_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o festival_n and_o joyful_a day_n for_o outward_a joy_n and_o delight_n which_o be_v express_v by_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n say_v i_o will_v cause_v all_o her_o mirth_n to_o cease_v her_o feast_n day_n her_o new_a moon_n and_o her_o sabbath_n when_o he_o threaten_v judgement_n against_o the_o land_n 8.9.10_o nehem._n 8.9.10_o and_o nehemiah_n invit_v the_o people_n to_o eat_v of_o the_o fat_a and_o drink_v the_o sweet_a reprove_v they_o when_o they_o begin_v to_o weep_v because_o it_o be_v a_o holy_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n whence_o it_o appear_v plain_o that_o mirth_n and_o joy_n even_o external_a do_v well_o become_v the_o holy_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n neither_o be_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n ever_o reproove_v for_o this_o but_o that_o through_o their_o covetous_a mind_n they_o account_v the_o sabbath_n a_o burden_n and_o think_v long_o to_o have_v it_o go_v that_o their_o servant_n may_v go_v to_o their_o labour_n and_o they_o themselves_o to_o their_o market_n for_o in_o this_o respect_n they_o be_v threaten_v by_o the_o prophet_n amos_n 5._o amos_n 8_o 5._o hear_v you_o this_o that_o swallow_v up_o the_o poor_a and_o say_v when_o will_v the_o new_a moon_n be_v go_v that_o we_o may_v sell_v corn_n and_o the_o sabbath_n that_o we_o may_v sell_v wheat_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o of_o they_o not_o stay_v the_o end_n of_o the_o sabbath_n tread_v wine_n press_v and_o jade_v and_o carry_v out_o burden_n against_o which_o nehemiah_n provide_v be_v grieve_v hereat_o 13.15_o nehem._n 13.15_o as_o at_o a_o great_a abomination_n yet_o let_v no_o man_n understand_v this_o so_o as_o though_o it_o be_v hereby_o tolerate_v to_o spend_v this_o day_n in_o outward_a and_o vain_a bodily_a pastime_n for_o for_o then_o how_o shall_v we_o improve_v it_o to_o the_o best_a advantage_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v we_o have_v need_v and_o aught_o to_o do_v but_o so_o far_o forth_o we_o may_v use_v bodily_a delight_n as_o it_o do_v not_o hinder_v but_o further_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n as_o it_o do_v not_o express_v a_o heathenish_a feast_n such_o as_o be_v the_o old_a bacchanalia_fw-la but_o set_v forth_o a_o divine_a feast_n keep_v in_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n 1._o let_v no_o man_n therefore_o be_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o make_v merry_a when_o the_o public_a service_n of_o god_n call_v for_o he_o â—7_n phil._n 3_o â—7_n for_o that_o be_v true_o to_o make_v a_o man_n belly_n his_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v see_v he_o attend_v upon_o that_o when_o he_o shall_v attend_v upon_o god_n in_o his_o service_n 2._o let_v no_o man_n so_o affect_v outward_a pleasure_n as_o that_o he_o shall_v forget_v the_o chief_a pleasure_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o neglect_v to_o prepare_v to_o god_n worship_v before_o or_o to_o meditate_v that_o it_o may_v sink_v and_o take_v root_a in_o his_o mind_n after_o 3._o let_v every_o man_n as_o he_o be_v able_a exercise_v himself_o in_o private_a in_o read_v and_o study_v the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o prayer_n with_o other_o help_n to_o strengthen_v the_o inner_a man_n in_o grace_n and_o knowledge_n 4._o shun_v and_o avoid_v all_o obscene_a and_o filthy_a pleasure_n which_o be_v rather_o corrupt_v then_o hallow_v and_o all_o unlawful_a game_n or_o over_o laborious_a exercise_n which_o in_o the_o end_n do_v rather_o trouble_v and_o dull_a the_o spirit_n then_o quicken_v and_o cheer_v they_o up_o let_v there_o be_v no_o frequent_v of_o alehouse_n or_o tavern_n unto_o riot_n no_o chamber_a &_o wantonness_n or_o in_o a_o word_n let_v there_o be_v no_o mirth_n but_o what_o become_v sober_a temperate_a and_o chaste_a mind_n fear_v god_n and_o reverence_v his_o ordinance_n and_o that_o licentious_a person_n may_v be_v the_o rather_o restrain_v from_o their_o vain_a pleasure_n upon_o this_o day_n the_o lord_n have_v apparent_o execute_v judgement_n upon_o diverse_a for_o contempt_n of_o this_o day_n quest_n 76._o be_v this_o all_o that_o we_o be_v bind_v unto_o to_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n ourselves_o in_o cease_v from_o labour_n and_o do_v the_o duty_n thereof_o answ_n no_o but_o whosoever_o have_v son_n or_o daughter_n manseruant_n or_o maid_n cattle_n or_o stranger_n within_o his_o gate_n be_v alike_o bind_v to_o provide_v that_o all_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v observe_v this_o day_n in_o their_o kind_n both_o man_n and_o beast_n 17._o gen._n 17._o explan_n the_o lord_n the_o author_n of_o this_o commandment_n as_o in_o give_v other_o law_n he_o speak_v not_o unto_o inferior_n and_o the_o govern_v but_o unto_o the_o governor_n as_o in_o the_o law_n of_o circumcision_n he_o command_v all_o unto_o abraham_n both_o for_o the_o act_n to_o be_v do_v the_o time_n and_o manner_n in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o passeover_n he_o command_v all_o unto_o master_n of_o family_n 12.21_o exod._n 12.21_o and_o moses_n open_v the_o matter_n unto_o the_o elder_n only_o so_o in_o command_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n he_o lay_v all_o upon_o the_o governor_n say_v thou_o thy_o son_n thy_o daughter_n thy_o manseruant_n thy_o maid_n thy_o cattle_n and_o strange_a that_o be_v within_o thy_o gate_n servant_n governor_n charge_v with_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o not_o without_o just_a cause_n because_o that_o 1._o parent_n and_o master_n of_o family_n be_v in_o god_n stead_n to_o their_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o have_v his_o title_n upon_o they_o which_o for_o what_o else_o be_v it_o but_o only_o to_o remember_v they_o so_o to_o bring_v up_o those_o that_o be_v under_o they_o in_o all_o godliness_n and_o holiness_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o do_v more_o particular_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o train_n up_o and_o nurture_v of_o they_o 2._o because_o of_o the_o near_a relation_n betwixt_o governor_n and_o their_o people_n he_o be_v the_o head_n economical_a they_o the_o member_n of_o all_o which_o we_o know_v what_o care_v the_o head_n have_v seek_v still_o to_o put_v more_o comeliness_n upon_o they_o and_o in_o these_o kind_n of_o member_n the_o great_a grace_n be_v holiness_n and_o great_a mean_n of_o breed_v this_o the_o due_a observation_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 3._o because_o of_o the_o corrupt_a nature_n wherein_o parent_n beget_v and_o bring_v forth_o their_o child_n into_o the_o world_n so_o that_o without_o grace_n they_o be_v fountain_n of_o infinite_a misery_n unto_o they_o they_o be_v by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n and_o vassal_n of_o the_o devil_n 2.2_o ephes_n 2.2_o now_o what_o a_o corasive_n must_v it_o need_v be_v to_o the_o heart_n of_o any_o kindhearted_a father_n or_o mother_n to_o consider_v that_o they_o have_v breed_v child_n to_o be_v firebrand_n of_o hell_n and_o what_o a_o care_n than_o must_v this_o need_v work_n in_o they_o to_o help_v they_o to_o be_v deliver_v here-from_a and_o the_o chief_a ordinary_a way_n unto_o this_o be_v to_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o sanctuary_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n to_o urge_v they_o and_o help_v they_o by_o prayer_n examination_n and_o instruction_n to_o the_o fruitful_a observation_n hereof_o 4._o because_o they_o can_v look_v for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o those_o thing_n about_o which_o they_o employ_v their_o servant_n and_o
this_o law_n some_o of_o these_o day_n for_o holy_a duty_n and_o a_o good_a construction_n may_v be_v make_v hereof_o and_o yet_o this_o stand_n for_o a_o under-commandement_n six_o day_n shall_v thou_o labour_v unless_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n shall_v hinder_v and_o call_v thou_o from_o thy_o labour_n for_o we_o must_v in_o reason_n yield_v as_o much_o to_o the_o business_n of_o god_n service_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n notwithstanding_o the_o command_n of_o work_v as_o to_o bodily_a labour_n upon_o the_o seven_o notwithstanding_o the_o command_n of_o rest_v therefore_o as_o when_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o rest_v all_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o yet_o deny_v work_n whereunto_o necessity_n or_o charity_n call_v we_o so_o when_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o work_v the_o six_o day_n we_o be_v not_o yet_o deny_v cease_v when_o religion_n and_o god_n worship_n call_v we_o hereunto_o but_o for_o the_o further_o clear_n of_o these_o thing_n here_o arise_v certain_a weighty_a and_o needful_a question_n quest._n 78._o be_v it_o not_o lawful_a then_o to_o forbear_v work_v to_o attend_v upon_o god_n in_o his_o service_n in_o the_o six_o day_n answ_n yes_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a but_o necessary_a to_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n every_o day_n of_o the_o week_n in_o private_a and_o in_o public_a when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v 6.7_o 1._o thes_n 5.7_o 2_o â—im_fw-la 4_o 1._o deut._n 6.7_o explan_n it_o be_v the_o corrupt_a manner_n of_o most_o man_n when_o the_o sabbath_n be_v end_v yea_o when_o public_a service_n be_v do_v never_o more_o to_o call_v the_o lord_n to_o mind_v all_o the_o week_n after_o or_o if_o they_o do_v to_o perform_v their_o devotion_n very_o slender_o and_o weak_o as_o though_o they_o be_v sufficient_o sanctify_v in_o two_o or_o three_o hour_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n for_o all_o the_o week_n after_o or_o as_o though_o they_o be_v god_n people_n only_o upon_o that_o day_n and_o their_o own_o only_a all_o the_o week_n after_o but_o this_o be_v great_a forgetfulness_n &_o by_o all_o mean_n to_o be_v root_v out_o from_o among_o christian_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o be_v serve_v every_o day_n of_o the_o week_n with_o the_o best_a heart_n and_o care_n that_o we_o can_v first_o we_o have_v for_o this_o his_o command_n pray_v continual_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_o and_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v instant_a in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n and_o thou_o shall_v talk_v of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n continual_o when_o thou_o tarry_v in_o thy_o house_n and_o when_o thou_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n as_o thou_o lie_v down_o and_o as_o thou_o rise_v up_o so_o that_o duty_n of_o religion_n do_v not_o only_o tie_v we_o semper_fw-la all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n but_o ad_fw-la semper_fw-la also_o to_o every_o day_n and_o time_n when_o good_a opportunity_n be_v give_v we_o must_v express_v our_o devotion_n by_o pray_v read_v meditation_n hear_v and_o confer_v at_o fit_a time_n 2._o we_o have_v for_o this_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a man_n daniel_n pray_v daily_o thrice_o a_o day_n and_o praise_v his_o god_n â—0_n dan._n 6._o â—0_n and_o the_o text_n show_v that_o it_o be_v his_o manner_n thus_o to_o do_v david_n pray_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n he_o weep_v in_o prayer_n even_o in_o his_o bed_n 34.1_o psal_n 5_o 2._o psal_n 6_o 6._o psal_n 22._o â—_o psal_n 34.1_o so_o as_o that_o he_o make_v it_o swim_v with_o tear_n i_o call_v by_o day_n and_o by_o night_n say_v he_o i_o will_v always_o give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o praise_n shall_v be_v in_o my_o mouth_n continual_o morning_n and_o evening_n and_o at_o noontide_n he_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n anna_n a_o good_a widow_n be_v say_v to_o have_v serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o temple_n 2.46_o luc._n 2.37_o act_n 2.46_o wiâ—h_v fast_v and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n they_o be_v daily_o together_o in_o the_o primitive_a church_n with_o one_o accord_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o sozomen_n report_v out_o of_o pâ—â—lo_fw-la judaeus_fw-la 18._o sozom_o lib_n 6._o cap._n 18._o that_o the_o christian_n in_o egypt_n continue_v all_o the_o six_o day_n in_o devotion_n so_o earnest_o as_o that_o they_o forget_v to_o take_v their_o food_n from_o morning_n till_o night_n and_o the_o people_n of_o edessa_n will_v not_o be_v terrify_v from_o their_o often_o meeting_n 5._o ruff._n lib._n 2._o c._n 5._o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n threaten_v unto_o they_o which_o i_o do_v not_o rehearse_v as_o favour_v the_o monastical_a life_n which_o be_v whole_o spend_v in_o blind_a devotion_n for_o every_o man_n must_v live_v in_o a_o call_n not_o only_o general_a as_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n but_o special_o as_o he_o be_v a_o member_n of_o a_o commonwealth_n and_o if_o anna_n do_v live_v in_o the_o temple_n she_o have_v doubtless_o some_o other_o employment_n beside_o prayer_n and_o fast_v and_o for_o those_o of_o the_o primitive_a church_n their_o time_n be_v extraordinary_a and_o most_o dangerous_a but_o i_o rehearse_v these_o example_n to_o commend_v the_o general_n of_o omit_v no_o day_n without_o give_v the_o lord_n his_o due_n 3._o we_o have_v for_o this_o great_a encouragement_n give_v he_o be_v pronounce_v a_o bless_a man_n 99_o psal_n 1.1_o psal_n 119._o â—8_o verse_n 99_o that_o do_v exercise_v himself_o in_o god_n word_n and_o meditae_fw-la therein_o day_n and_o night_n david_n say_v that_o because_o god_n commandment_n be_v ever_o with_o he_o he_o be_v make_v wise_a than_o his_o enemy_n yea_o say_v he_o â—_o have_v have_v more_o understanding_n than_o all_o my_o teacher_n i_o understand_v more_o than_o the_o ancient_a so_o that_o he_o which_o will_v be_v wise_a indeed_o must_v do_v as_o david_n do_v have_v ever_o god_n commandment_n with_o he_o and_o make_v god_n testimony_n his_o daily_a meditation_n 4._o we_o have_v to_o urge_v we_o to_o holy_a duty_n our_o own_o great_a necessity_n every_o day_n we_o be_v daily_a subject_n to_o sin_n and_o therefore_o must_v daily_o seek_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o direction_n give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n we_o have_v daily_a business_n upon_o which_o we_o need_v but_o can_v look_v for_o a_o blessing_n without_o daily_a earnest_a prayer_n otherwise_o we_o may_v build_v 27._o psal_n 1_o 27._o watch_n and_o work_v but_o in_o vain_a we_o be_v subject_a to_o daily_a danger_n either_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o devil_n rage_n the_o cry_n of_o our_o sin_n or_o our_o weak_a constitution_n which_o we_o can_v look_v shall_v be_v prevent_v without_o diligent_a prayer_n every_o day_n prayer_n be_v our_o last_o &_o great_a refuge_n â—8_o eph._n 6._o â—8_o according_a to_o the_o apostle_n and_o we_o daily_o receive_v at_o god_n hand_n great_a blessing_n the_o course_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v cause_v he_o to_o break_v off_o unless_o we_o be_v daily_o in_o render_v praise_n to_o his_o holy_a name_n 6.17_o ephes_n 6.17_o again_o for_o the_o read_n and_o meditate_v on_o god_n word_n our_o necessity_n do_v all_o so_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o employ_v herein_o every_o day_n the_o word_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n without_o which_o how_o can_v we_o combat_v with_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o will_v not_o leave_v we_o unassaulted_a any_o day_n the_o word_n be_v the_o milk_n 2.2_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o whereby_o we_o must_v be_v nourish_v and_o grow_v up_o in_o regard_n of_o which_o we_o be_v as_o new_a bear_v babe_n how_o then_o can_v we_o in_o any_o day_n live_v without_o it_o but_o be_v very_a dwarffe_n in_o grace_n the_o word_n be_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n by_o which_o we_o be_v keep_v from_o sin_v 3.9_o 1._o john_n 3.9_o &_o bring_v to_o be_v his_o belove_a and_o holy_a child_n if_o this_o seed_n then_o be_v not_o daily_o in_o we_o how_o shall_v we_o be_v keep_v from_o be_v overgrow_v with_o weed_n and_o brier_n and_o so_o from_o be_v reprobate_a &_o accurse_a ground_n the_o word_n be_v a_o light_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o lantern_n unto_o our_o path_n how_o then_o can_v we_o walk_v on_o and_o be_v keep_v upright_o without_o dangerous_a stumble_n &_o fall_v 119.105_o psal_n 119.105_o unless_o we_o have_v every_o day_n this_o light_n set_v up_o in_o our_o mind_n to_o say_v nothing_o of_o the_o readiness_n and_o dexterity_n in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o we_o shall_v grow_v unto_o by_o daily_o exercise_v ourselves_o therein_o according_a to_o the_o proverb_n use_n make_v perfectness_n and_o how_o much_o the_o more_o apt_a we_o shall_v thus_o become_v for_o public_a instruction_n to_o receive_v they_o for_o our_o great_a comfort_n quest_n 79._o it_o seem_v then_o that_o every_o day_n ought_v to_o
of_o that_o which_o grow_v then_o of_o it_o own_o accord_n 10.12_o deut._n 10.12_o because_o they_o be_v in_o time_n past_o servant_n and_o poor_a and_o have_v the_o liberty_n of_o till_v and_o sow_v and_o reap_v six_o year_n for_o themselves_o and_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v judge_v a_o unreasonable_a servant_n who_o if_o he_o serve_v so_o kind_a a_o master_n as_o that_o will_v allow_v he_o two_o or_o three_o day_n in_o a_o week_n for_o his_o own_o business_n do_v not_o willing_o go_v about_o his_o master_n work_v the_o other_o day_n reason_n 3_o 2._o 1._o sam._n 2._o the_o three_o reason_n enfold_v be_v take_v from_o these_o word_n the_o seven_o be_v the_o sabbath_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v i_o have_v special_o mark_v the_o seven_o for_o my_o own_o holy_a and_o peculiar_a so_o that_o he_o which_o shall_v presume_v to_o take_v that_o or_o any_o part_n of_o it_o and_o make_v it_o common_a by_o do_v worldly_a work_n or_o follow_v vanity_n be_v a_o thief_n and_o a_o robber_n unto_o i_o even_o as_o he_o which_o be_v a_o hire_a servant_n take_v the_o time_n to_o follow_v his_o own_o business_n wherein_o his_o master_n appoint_v he_o to_o do_v his_o work_n therefore_o as_o no_o honest_a servant_n will_v thus_o use_v his_o master_n so_o no_o honest_a servant_n of_o god_n will_v thus_o abuse_v the_o lord_n for_o if_o a_o lewd_a servant_n thus_o abuse_v his_o master_n can_v endure_v his_o presence_n though_o he_o be_v but_o a_o man_n how_o shall_v he_o that_o presume_v thus_o to_o abuse_v the_o lord_n endure_v when_o he_o come_v see_v that_o if_o one_o man_n sin_v against_o another_o the_o judge_n shall_v judge_v it_o but_o if_o a_o man_n sin_n against_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v none_o that_o dare_v plead_v for_o he_o quest._n 85._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n express_v answ_n two_o first_o from_o the_o lord_n example_n who_o rest_v upon_o the_o seven_o from_o all_o his_o work_n of_o creation_n second_o from_o his_o blessing_n inseparable_o link_v unto_o the_o hallow_n of_o this_o day_n so_o that_o he_o that_o keep_v it_o holy_a shall_v find_v it_o unto_o his_o comfort_n a_o bless_a day_n also_o express_v the_o reason_n express_v explan_n the_o lord_n not_o content_a to_o have_v interlace_v the_o reason_n of_o which_o it_o have_v be_v already_o speak_v add_v further_a weight_n of_o reason_n for_o in_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o rest_v the_o seven_o etc._n etc._n reason_n 1_o 13._o joh._n 13._o first_o from_o his_o own_o example_n who_o have_v finish_v the_o great_a work_n of_o the_o creation_n upon_o the_o six_o day_n rest_v the_o seven_o and_o for_o a_o memorial_n hereof_o have_v commend_v the_o care_n of_o this_o rest_n to_o all_o his_o love_a subject_n every_o seven_o day_n throughout_o all_o generation_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v i_o command_v you_o o_o people_n nothing_o but_o what_o i_o your_o sovereign_a lord_n have_v do_v before_o you_o who_o when_o i_o have_v make_v the_o heaven_n the_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o creature_n rest_v from_o this_o my_o labour_n and_o recreated_a myself_o in_o the_o beholdiog_n of_o that_o i_o have_v do_v follow_v i_o therefore_o and_o do_v likewise_o after_o the_o labour_n of_o six_o day_n rest_n and_o refresh_v yourselves_o by_o sweet_a and_o heavee_o contemplation_n and_o exercise_n that_o so_o in_o all_o age_n to_o come_v you_o may_v be_v know_v by_o your_o holy_a rest_n as_o by_o my_o cognizance_n to_o be_v my_o people_n and_o true_a subject_n this_o reason_n christ_n use_v to_o his_o disciple_n to_o persuade_v humility_n say_v if_o i_o your_o lord_n and_o master_n have_v wash_v your_o foot_n than_o ought_v you_o also_o to_o wash_v one_o another_o foot_n and_o very_o apt_a be_v all_o man_n to_o be_v lead_v by_o example_n especial_o of_o great_a one_o according_a to_o that_o regis_fw-la ad_fw-la exemplar_n totus_fw-la componitur_fw-la orbis_fw-la after_o the_o king_n example_n the_o whole_a world_n be_v frame_v if_o the_o king_n be_v maim_v in_o any_o member_n mela._n fu._n solin_n pompen_n mela._n or_o have_v but_o one_o eye_n among_o the_o aethiopian_n they_o will_v all_o willing_o make_v themselves_o herein_o like_a unto_o he_o though_o to_o their_o great_a pain_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v all_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v lead_v by_o his_o example_n &_o be_v like_a unto_o he_o in_o keep_v holy_a rest_n wherein_o he_o rest_v reason_n 2_o â—4_n esa_fw-la 58.13_o â—4_n second_o from_o the_o blessing_n annex_v unto_o this_o day_n be_v hallow_v and_o keep_v holy_a the_o lord_n bless_v the_o seven_o day_n and_o hallow_v it_o so_o that_o if_o thou_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o observation_n of_o this_o day_n thou_o shall_v not_o lose_v thy_o labour_n for_o hallow_v this_o time_n have_v always_o god_n blessing_n accompany_v it_o according_a as_o more_o full_o it_o be_v promise_v by_o the_o prophet_n esay_n if_o thou_o turn_v away_o thy_o foot_n from_o the_o sabaoth_n etc._n etc._n thou_o shall_v thou_o delight_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v cause_v thou_o to_o mount_v upon_o the_o high_a place_n 56.2_o chap._n 56.2_o and_o again_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o do_v this_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o lay_v hold_v on_o it_o that_o keep_v the_o sabaoth_n and_o polute_v it_o not_o and_o it_o be_v common_o see_v that_o such_o be_v bless_v man_n bless_v with_o divine_a knowledge_n and_o bless_v with_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o save_a faith_n justice_n innocence_n and_o true_a mercy_n and_o bless_v with_o a_o diligent_a endeavour_n about_o all_o holy_a exercise_n and_o this_o be_v to_o those_o that_o see_v it_o the_o great_a blessing_n for_o bless_a be_v that_o man_n that_o exercise_v himself_o in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n 1.1_o psal_n 1.1_o and_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n if_o then_o this_o law_n be_v so_o ancient_a and_o such_o as_o have_v be_v observe_v from_o the_o first_o beginning_n if_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a and_o indifferent_a if_o it_o be_v a_o enter_v upon_o god_n peculiar_a right_n to_o break_v it_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v go_v before_o we_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o this_o day_n in_o his_o own_o example_n and_o if_o it_o be_v a_o bless_a day_n also_o to_o such_o as_o keep_v it_o aright_o and_o redound_v to_o their_o exceed_a great_a good_a and_o comfort_n then_o rouse_v up_o your_o dull_a heart_n cast_v off_o the_o clog_n of_o worldly_a thought_n and_o business_n and_o lift_v up_o your_o spirit_n to_o the_o high_a spirit_n in_o the_o due_a keep_n of_o this_o holy_a day_n quest._n 86._o which_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n or_o the_o five_o of_o the_o law_n answ_n honour_n thy_o father_n and_o mother_n that_o thy_o day_n may_v be_v long_o in_o the_o land_n which_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n give_v thou_o quest_n 87._o in_o which_o commandment_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o your_o neighbour_n answ_n in_o the_o six_o latter_a commandment_n which_o be_v of_o the_o second_o table_n quest_n what_o be_v thy_o duty_n towards_o thy_o neighbour_n answ_n my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n be_v to_o love_v he_o as_o myself_o to_o do_v to_o all_o man_n as_o i_o will_v they_o shall_v do_v to_o i_o to_o love_v honour_n and_o succour_v my_o father_n and_o my_o mother_n to_o honour_n and_o obey_v the_o king_n and_o his_o minister_n to_o submit_v myself_o to_o all_o my_o goveenour_n teacher_n spiritual_a pastor_n and_o master_n to_o order_v myself_o lowly_a and_o reverent_o to_o all_o my_o better_n to_o hurt_v no_o body_n by_o word_n nor_o deed_n to_o be_v true_a and_o just_a in_o all_o my_o deal_n to_o bear_v no_o malice_n nor_o hatred_n in_o my_o heart_n to_o keep_v my_o hand_n from_o pick_v and_o steal_v my_o tongue_n from_o evil_a speak_n lie_v and_o slander_v to_o keep_v my_o body_n in_o temperance_n chastity_n and_o soberness_n not_o to_o covet_v nor_o desire_v other_o man_n good_n but_o to_o learn_v and_o labour_v true_o to_o get_v my_o own_o live_n and_o to_o do_v my_o duty_n in_o that_o estate_n of_o life_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o call_v i_o explan_n all_o these_o recite_v particular_a duty_n be_v by_o i_o to_o be_v prosecute_v hereafter_o in_o the_o explication_n of_o the_o several_a commandment_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o shall_v not_o need_v therefore_o to_o adjoine_v any_o literal_a comment_n upon_o they_o here_o but_o rather_o remit_v the_o reader_n to_o observe_v they_o in_o the_o branch_n of_o stream_n whereto_o they_o several_o belong_v now_o for_o the_o methodical_a handle_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v invert_v these_o three_o question_n thus_o the_o last_o
along_o life_n in_o this_o miserable_a world_n and_o yet_o remove_v to_o a_o kingdom_n everlasting_a that_o he_o be_v not_o true_a of_o his_o promise_n 14._o 1._o king_n 14._o do_v any_o man_n think_v enoch_n the_o less_o bless_a because_o he_o be_v take_v away_o some_o hundreth_n of_o year_n soon_o than_o other_o or_o do_v he_o think_v it_o a_o unhappiness_n in_o the_o good_a son_n of_o jeroboam_n for_o that_o he_o be_v take_v away_o in_o his_o youth_n no_o more_o be_v they_o unhappy_a or_o less_o bless_a but_o so_o much_o the_o more_o who_o the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o take_v away_o from_o the_o evil_n of_o this_o world_n to_o come_v as_o say_v the_o prophet_n 57.1_o esay_n 57.1_o quest_n 2_o why_o do_v the_o lord_n rather_o promise_v long_a life_n to_o such_o as_o honour_v father_n and_o mother_n than_o any_o other_o blessing_n first_o because_o life_n be_v sweet_a and_o we_o be_v apt_a by_o nature_n to_o hearken_v to_o any_o thing_n to_o prolong_v life_n but_o this_o be_v general_a and_o fit_v other_o commandment_n as_o well_o 2_o more_o special_o because_o child_n that_o honour_v parent_n may_v be_v say_v in_o some_o sort_n to_o prolong_v their_o day_n through_o that_o joy_n wherewith_o they_o be_v affect_v when_o they_o do_v well_o for_o as_o sorrow_n shorten_v the_o day_n according_a to_o that_o of_o father_n jaacob_n you_o shall_v bâ—ing_v my_o gray_a head_n with_o sorrow_n to_o the_o grave_n 38._o gen._n 42_o 38._o so_o joy_n prolong_v they_o again_o by_o nourish_v they_o in_o their_o necessity_n they_o prolong_v their_o day_n even_o as_o young_a stork_n so_o that_o it_o be_v most_o equal_a with_o the_o lord_n to_o give_v they_o this_o recompense_n in_o prolong_v their_o day_n which_o also_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o force_n to_o move_v to_o obedience_n and_o to_o make_v they_o fly_v disobedience_n see_v this_o be_v a_o death_n to_o their_o good_a parent_n and_o they_o be_v like_o the_o viper_n herein_o which_o as_o be_v think_v be_v the_o death_n both_o of_o sire_n and_o dam_n in_o the_o breed_n and_o come_v forth_o into_o the_o world_n 3._o because_o the_o way_n to_o come_v to_o a_o estate_n of_o honour_n be_v give_v honour_n according_a to_o our_o proverb_n qui_fw-la nescit_fw-la parere_fw-la nescit_fw-la imperare_fw-la he_o know_v not_o how_o to_o rule_v that_o know_v not_o how_o to_o obey_v first_o wherefore_o it_o be_v just_a with_o god_n to_o cut_v off_o the_o disobedient_a that_o they_o may_v not_o live_v to_o honour_n and_o to_o prolong_v the_o life_n of_o the_o obedient_a that_o they_o may_v come_v in_o their_o age_n to_o be_v obey_v and_o honour_v quest_n 91._o which_o be_v the_o six_o commandment_n or_o the_o second_o of_o the_o second_o table_n answ_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n quest_n 92._o what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o murder_n of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o and_o all_o approbation_n hereof_o either_o by_o command_n counsel_n consent_n or_o concealment_n second_o all_o injurious_a action_n tend_v to_o the_o prejudice_n of_o our_o neighbour_n life_n three_o all_o rail_n and_o revile_v speech_n fourthly_a all_o murderous_a desire_n and_o affection_n of_o the_o heart_n as_o malice_n hatred_n and_o envy_n five_o all_o cruelty_n towards_o the_o creature_n which_o show_v a_o murderous_a mind_n in_o us._n 5.22_o matth._n 5.22_o explan_n the_o lord_n have_v provide_v for_o the_o uphold_v of_o every_o man_n in_o his_o estate_n and_o condition_n to_o prevent_v a_o confusion_n among_o the_o order_n of_o man_n proceed_v here_o to_o take_v away_o particular_a abuse_n which_o if_o they_o shall_v be_v this_o order_n can_v stand_v and_o first_o the_o most_o horrible_a of_o all_o other_o murder_n the_o despoyl_v man_n of_o their_o life_n now_o because_o the_o pharisee_n err_v when_o they_o restrain_v the_o sin_n here_o to_o the_o outward_a and_o complete_a act_n of_o murder_n our_o saviour_n christ_n reprove_v this_o their_o absurd_a cleave_v to_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o text_n i_o have_v more_o large_o according_a to_o his_o bless_a direction_n set_v down_o the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n it_o may_v well_o be_v refer_v to_o these_o five_o head_n first_o actual_a murder_n which_o be_v either_o of_o ourselves_o or_o of_o other_o man_n 1._o thou_o shall_v not_o murder_v thyself_o howsoever_o thou_o be_v press_v by_o temptation_n of_o poverty_n disgrace_n or_o other_o heavy_a cross_n whereupon_o the_o devil_n be_v busy_a about_o thou_o and_o seek_v to_o drive_v thou_o to_o this_o desperate_a selfe-execution_n thou_o shall_v fear_v and_o never_o yield_v to_o so_o horrible_a a_o act_n whatsoever_o become_v of_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v the_o better_o be_v preserve_v because_o the_o devil_n prevail_v against_o many_o in_o these_o day_n and_o against_o some_o that_o have_v former_o have_v a_o care_n to_o do_v well_o i_o have_v set_v down_o here_o the_o most_o effectual_a mean_n of_o preservation_n in_o all_o assault_n self-murder_n forerunner_n of_o self-murder_n first_o take_v heed_n of_o all_o forerunner_n of_o these_o temptation_n as_o of_o pride_n and_o carry_v a_o high_a sail_n than_o thy_o estate_n will_v bear_v for_o when_o a_o man_n come_v thus_o to_o be_v spend_v and_o must_v necessary_o come_v down_o and_o be_v lay_v open_a to_o the_o world_n according_a to_o his_o mean_n his_o proud_a heart_n can_v endure_v to_o yield_v if_o by_o any_o mean_n he_o may_v avoid_v this_o open_a debasement_n whereupon_o satan_n be_v ready_a and_o bid_v he_o murder_v himself_o this_o be_v plain_o to_o be_v see_v in_o many_o example_n in_o our_o day_n another_o forerunner_n of_o this_o be_v some_o notorious_a sin_n or_o sin_n which_o be_v commit_v in_o secret_a but_o the_o conscience_n will_v not_o suffer_v to_o be_v secret_a but_o accuse_v for_o they_o and_z d_o then_o satan_n lay_v hold_v hereupon_o press_v the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n and_o never_o cease_v till_o he_o have_v drive_v a_o man_n to_o the_o desperate_a make_v away_o of_o himself_o these_o hideous_a sin_n be_v murder_n adultery_n perjury_n apostasy_n or_o backslide_v from_o the_o truth_n before_o embrace_v and_o such_o like_a a_o three_o be_v general_a security_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n from_o which_o when_o the_o eye_n come_v to_o be_v open_v there_o arise_v a_o horror_n and_o trouble_n in_o conscience_n which_o the_o devil_n further_o press_v to_o desperate_a self-murder_n wherefore_o let_v every_o man_n first_o be_v careful_a to_o avoid_v these_o way_n let_v he_o put_v on_o humility_n live_v rather_o in_o mean_a fashion_n than_o he_o be_v worth_a let_v he_o watch_v over_o his_o hand_n and_o heaâ—t_n and_o tongue_n against_o murder_v against_o adultery_n and_o uncleanness_n against_o lie_v and_o for_n swear_v and_o over_o his_o way_n against_o backslide_v and_o let_v he_o in_o all_o his_o deal_n keep_v a_o good_a conscience_n if_o thou_o shall_v say_v i_o fear_v not_o this_o temptation_n i_o hope_v i_o shall_v keep_v i_o without_o this_o pensive_a carefulness_n far_o enough_o from_o it_o hear_v what_o the_o apostle_n say_v 9_o rom_n 9_o â—ee_o not_o high-minded_a but_o fear_n consider_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o man_n and_o if_o a_o man_n subject_a to_o the_o like_a passion_n as_o the_o mean_a &_o worst_a of_o man_n if_o thou_o take_v not_o the_o better_a heed_n it_o be_v no_o wisdom_n to_o surfeit_v the_o body_n &_o then_o to_o seek_v a_o cure_n neither_o be_v it_o wisdom_n to_o let_v the_o enemy_n into_o the_o city_n and_o then_o to_o seek_v to_o drive_v he_o out_o again_o in_o like_a manner_n it_o be_v no_o wise_a doom_n but_o great_a folly_n to_o put_v a_o man_n self_n into_o the_o hazard_n of_o this_o desperation_n think_v then_o to_o be_v cure_v again_o pitience_n â—_o labour_n for_o pitience_n labour_n for_o patience_n in_o all_o cross_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o thy_o master_n christ_n if_o be_v a_o servant_n thou_o be_v buffet_v pinch_v with_o hunger_n and_o hardly_o entreat_v or_o be_v a_o child_n be_v neglect_v of_o thy_o parent_n and_o discourage_v or_o be_v a_o subject_n thou_o be_v in_o danger_n through_o thy_o prince_n displeasure_n consider_v not_o so_o much_o the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o cross_n as_o the_o reward_n if_o thou_o have_v patience_n consider_v the_o vanity_n of_o the_o most_o excellent_a thing_n in_o this_o world_n the_o shortness_n of_o all_o cross_n here_o and_o the_o most_o worthy_a partner_n which_o thou_o have_v both_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o apostle_n to_o who_o society_n it_o be_v joy_n to_o be_v join_v the_o want_n of_o this_o patience_n breed_v discontent_a &_o discontent_n with_o the_o devil_n furtherance_n desperation_n and_o murder_n 3_o consider_v if_o at_o any_o time_n thou_o be_v thus_o tempt_v that_o to_o murder_v a_o man_n self_n be_v the_o most_o
that_o be_v bear_v anew_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v certain_o believe_v thy_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n that_o be_v assure_v of_o these_o best_a thing_n and_o that_o thou_o have_v give_v thy_o dear_a son_n christ_n unto_o we_o we_o may_v trust_v in_o thou_o for_o all_o other_o thing_n also_o inflame_v we_o with_o love_n of_o thy_o majesty_n who_o have_v do_v so_o great_a thing_n for_o we_o and_o because_o we_o can_v better_o express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o then_o by_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n who_o be_v after_o thy_o image_n work_n in_o we_o the_o love_n of_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o of_o those_o that_o be_v our_o enemy_n and_o hate_n us._n send_v down_o from_o heaven_n the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n for_o thy_o glory_n into_o we_o so_o that_o with_o all_o earnestness_n we_o may_v seek_v to_o advance_v it_o let_v we_o not_o esteem_v of_o our_o own_o life_n in_o regard_n of_o thy_o glory_n know_v that_o such_o as_o honour_n and_o glorify_v thou_o thou_o will_v honour_v they_o give_v we_o sincerity_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o may_v stand_v before_o thou_o and_o be_v upright_o cast_v we_o down_o with_o true_a humility_n that_o in_o jesus_n christ_n thou_o may_v lift_v we_o up_o make_v we_o poor_a in_o spirit_n that_o thou_o may_v enrich_v we_o with_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n temper_v we_o with_o patience_n in_o adversity_n whatsoever_o thy_o holy_a hand_n shall_v at_o any_o time_n lie_v upon_o us._n teach_v we_o to_o be_v meek_a and_o gentle_a according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n that_o we_o may_v find_v rest_n unto_o our_o soul_n make_v we_o temperate_a &_o sober_a in_o the_o use_n of_o thy_o good_a creature_n holy_a as_o thou_o be_v holy_a heavenly_a as_o our_o hope_n be_v in_o heaven_n innocent_a and_o harmless_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o this_o crooked_a generation_n and_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n expel_v and_o drive_v out_o of_o we_o whatsoever_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o save_a grace_n blindness_n and_o ignorance_n infidelity_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n hatred_n and_o envy_n cool_a and_o lukewarm_a affection_n hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n pride_n and_o ambition_n impatience_n and_o discontent_n harshness_n and_o intemperance_n profaneness_n and_o worldliness_n deceit_n and_o oppression_n with_o all_o other_o curse_a fruit_n of_o the_o wicked_a flesh_n which_o hinder_v we_o that_o we_o can_v do_v those_o thing_n which_o we_o will_v and_o as_o a_o violent_a stream_n carry_v we_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n unto_o this_o we_o be_v altogether_o unable_a of_o ourselves_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o do_v but_o our_o eye_n be_v towards_o thou_o let_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o compassion_n be_v therefore_o open_v unto_o we_o behold_v our_o weakness_n and_o put_v to_o thy_o help_a hand_n to_o support_v we_o draw_v we_o and_o so_o shall_v we_o come_v unto_o thou_o sanctify_v all_o mean_n for_o our_o help_n &_o furtherance_n thy_o word_n sacrament_n prayer_n meditation_n conference_n and_o the_o like_a especial_o let_v thy_o love_n renew_v upon_o we_o this_o day_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o such_o a_o answerable_a measure_n of_o true_a thankfulness_n as_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v be_v whet_v and_o have_v such_o a_o new_a edge_n set_v upon_o our_o desire_n as_o that_o we_o may_v go_v through_o all_o hindrance_n and_o with_o all_o readiness_n perform_v our_o duty_n unto_o thou_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o night_n now_o approach_v wherein_o we_o be_v to_o enter_v into_o our_o bed_n as_o into_o our_o grave_n and_o there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o we_o to_o rise_v any_o more_o or_o to_o save_v we_o from_o death_n and_o destruction_n o_o bless_a god_n be_v thou_o our_o protector_n and_o saviour_n bestow_v such_o a_o competent_a measure_n of_o refresh_v by_o quiet_a sleep_n upon_o we_o and_o so_o safeguard_n and_o defend_v we_o as_o that_o be_v preserve_v safe_a by_o thy_o providence_n and_o comfort_v by_o thy_o blessing_n we_o may_v rise_v to_o morrow_n more_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o serve_v thou_o in_o our_o vocation_n and_o these_o grace_n we_o crave_v as_o for_o ourselves_o so_o for_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o for_o every_o part_n and_o member_n thereof_o especial_o for_o these_o church_n under_o the_o government_n of_o our_o king_n majesty_n for_o his_o royal_a person_n and_o for_o all_o estate_n and_o degree_n under_o he_o lord_n look_v not_o upon_o the_o cry_a sin_n of_o these_o miserable_a time_n bring_v we_o speedy_o home_o unto_o thou_o by_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o for_o thy_o own_o glory_n sake_n still_o let_v the_o true_a religion_n flourish_v among_o we_o &_o confound_v all_o plot_n and_o device_n to_o the_o contrary_n be_v pitiful_a to_o all_o our_o afflict_a brethren_n be_v merciful_a to_o all_o our_o kindred_n and_o more_o special_a acquaintance_n knit_v we_o all_o together_o by_o the_o firm_a band_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n till_o be_v thus_o couple_v together_o we_o grow_v up_o to_o a_o perfect_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o only_a for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n and_o our_o infinite_o love_a saviour_n and_o redeemer_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n before_o public_a meeting_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o have_v command_v a_o double_a sacrifice_n to_o be_v offer_v every_o morning_n and_o evening_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n here_o humble_v in_o thy_o presence_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o commandment_n according_a to_o our_o bind_a duty_n desire_v to_o offer_v this_o double_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n in_o thy_o house_n the_o house_n of_o prayer_n and_o we_o account_v it_o no_o small_a part_n of_o our_o happiness_n that_o we_o may_v thus_o free_o thus_o often_o come_v into_o thy_o holy_a presence_n for_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o bless_a be_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n that_o we_o be_v yet_o continue_v in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_v and_o that_o with_o our_o life_n we_o have_v spiritual_a light_n without_o which_o our_o life_n be_v more_o terrible_a than_o death_n and_o that_o when_o we_o have_v abuse_v and_o walk_v unworthy_a of_o the_o light_n love_a darkness_n and_o live_v therein_o this_o glorious_a light_n be_v still_o continue_v to_o enlighten_v our_o darkness_n and_o to_o guide_v our_o foot_n in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n good_a lord_n sanctify_v we_o and_o dispose_v we_o now_o aright_o see_v by_o thy_o providence_n we_o be_v this_o day_n to_o assemble_v and_o meet_v together_o in_o thy_o house_n that_o the_o beam_n of_o this_o light_n may_v shine_v among_o us._n forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n purge_v and_o wash_v we_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o even_o as_o the_o israelite_n be_v wash_v and_o sanctify_v see_v thy_o glory_n upon_o the_o mount_n so_o we_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o come_v into_o the_o same_o presence_n of_o glory_n dispel_v in_o we_o the_o thick_a cloud_n of_o natural_a dulness_n that_o overspread_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o that_o the_o light_n though_o most_o clear_a can_v break_v forth_o unto_o we_o remove_v that_o hardness_n of_o heart_n which_o make_v we_o insensible_a and_o without_o feeling_n either_o of_o thy_o most_o grievous_a threaten_n or_o of_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n suppress_v in_o we_o all_o inordinate_a affection_n of_o anger_n malice_n hatred_n and_o envy_n empty_a we_o of_o pride_n worldliness_n vanity_n and_o profaneness_n that_o as_o new_a bear_v babe_n we_o may_v desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o grow_v thereby_o put_v into_o we_o due_a consideration_n that_o we_o may_v take_v heed_n to_o our_o foot_n when_o we_o enter_v into_o thy_o house_n and_o not_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n thus_o dispose_v we_o o_o lord_n to_o thy_o public_a service_n and_o because_o a_o little_a leaven_n leaven_v the_o whole_a lump_n thy_o sabbath_n be_v defile_v by_o vanity_n and_o worldly_a employment_n even_o when_o we_o be_v go_v from_o thy_o house_n merciful_a father_n restrain_v we_o here-from_a help_v we_o to_o consecrate_v this_o day_n as_o glorious_a unto_o thou_o and_o to_o be_v sober_a in_o eat_v and_o drink_v holy_a in_o conference_n and_o talk_v heavenly_a in_o meditation_n seek_v in_o all_o thing_n the_o best_a edification_n of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o open_v our_o hand_n to_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o poor_a brethren_n and_o our_o heart_n to_o have_v compassion_n upon_o such_o as_o suffer_v and_o be_v in_o misery_n that_o in_o all_o we_o may_v be_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o name_n keep_v a_o most_o holy_a rest_n and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n come_v to_o rest_n with_o
thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a mountain_n when_o every_o day_n shall_v be_v a_o sabbath_n and_o time_n of_o unspeakable_a delight_n unto_o we_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sabbath_n after_o public_a meet_v most_o gracious_a god_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n we_o desire_v with_o thankful_a heart_n to_o acknowledge_v that_o as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o this_o day_n even_o stream_n of_o thy_o grace_n have_v flow_v unto_o we_o to_o refresh_v we_o when_o we_o be_v dry_a thou_o have_v lead_v we_o to_o thy_o house_n thou_o have_v set_v thy_o door_n open_a unto_o we_o thou_o have_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n make_v for_o ourselves_o and_o for_o the_o rest_n of_o thy_o church_n militant_a upon_o earth_n suffer_v they_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o return_v empty_a unto_o we_o though_o come_v from_o pollute_a lip_n and_o heart_n full_a of_o many_o imperfection_n receive_v they_o as_o sweeten_v with_o the_o precious_a incense_n of_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n passion_n and_o perpetual_a intercession_n thou_o have_v feed_v we_o there_o with_o manna_n from_o heaven_n by_o the_o ministry_n of_o thy_o holy_a word_n thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v thy_o presence_n unto_o we_o fill_v we_o with_o joy_n &_o gladness_n thou_o have_v give_v we_o to_o believe_v to_o abhor_v sin_n and_o embrace_v thy_o grace_n though_o we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o our_o inconstancy_n and_o too_o little_o profit_v in_o regard_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o so_o long_a a_o time_n o_o lord_n suffer_v not_o this_o to_o be_v as_o a_o untimely_a birth_n in_o we_o or_o as_o the_o grass_n upon_o the_o house_n top_n that_o never_o come_v to_o perfection_n but_o work_n in_o we_o constancy_n and_o perseverance_n that_o where_o any_o grace_n be_v begin_v it_o may_v be_v continue_v and_o perfect_v in_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o where_o it_o be_v not_o begin_v it_o may_v be_v in_o thy_o good_a time_n open_v our_o eye_n still_o more_o and_o more_o to_o see_v those_o thing_n that_o concern_v the_o peace_n and_o welfare_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v folfow_v after_o they_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o consider_v the_o vanity_n of_o this_o world_n and_o of_o all_o worldly_a thing_n and_o that_o the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man_n be_v to_o fear_n god_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o incline_v our_o heart_n unto_o these_o and_o not_o unto_o covetousness_n let_v we_o not_o be_v forgetful_a hearer_n of_o thy_o word_n but_o careful_a doer_n of_o thy_o will_n let_v thy_o word_n dwell_v plenteous_o in_o we_o that_o as_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n it_o may_v sway_v we_o as_o immortal_a seed_n it_o may_v fructify_v in_o we_o as_o a_o sword_n it_o may_v cut_v up_o sin_n and_o as_o a_o pillar_n of_o fire_n it_o may_v guide_v we_o in_o the_o night_n of_o this_o world_n till_o we_o come_v to_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n forgive_v the_o infirmity_n of_o this_o day_n our_o irreverence_n in_o thy_o worship_n our_o vanity_n worldliness_n and_o neglect_v of_o so_o precious_a time_n let_v not_o these_o thing_n hinder_v but_o that_o thy_o word_n may_v become_v the_o sweet_a savour_n of_o life_n unto_o we_o but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v hereby_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a work_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o most_o bless_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a mediator_n and_o advocate_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n most_o gracious_a god_n who_o only_o smite_v and_o be_v able_a to_o heal_v again_o break_v and_o be_v able_a to_o bind_v up_o again_o behold_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o compassion_n i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n just_o break_v &_o smite_v with_o thy_o rod_n for_o my_o transgression_n behold_v i_o say_v how_o i_o lie_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o thy_o mercy_n wait_v till_o thy_o charitable_a hand_n be_v stretch_v out_o to_o help_v and_o comfort_v i_o i_o be_o a_o wretched_a sinner_n i_o confess_v o_o lord_n and_o whatsoever_o punishment_n thou_o do_v inflict_v upon_o i_o i_o deserve_v ten_o thousand_o time_n more_o at_o thy_o revenge_a hand_n if_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o i_o in_o my_o prosperity_n i_o have_v wax_v wanton_a like_o a_o full_a feed_v heifer_n lift_v up_o my_o heel_n against_o thou_o i_o have_v give_v my_o strength_n unto_o sin_n and_o not_o unto_o thy_o service_n and_o although_o thy_o word_n have_v be_v sound_v in_o my_o ear_n threaten_v heavy_a punishment_n for_o my_o sin_n yet_o i_o flatter_v myself_o in_o my_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v but_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o most_o merciful_a father_n for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n remember_v not_o these_o my_o abusing_n of_o thy_o mercy_n against_o i_o but_o let_v there_o be_v a_o heal_n of_o my_o transgression_n and_o sin_n open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v how_o great_o i_o have_v offend_v in_o omit_v duty_n command_v in_o commit_v evil_n forbid_v against_o thou_o and_o against_o my_o brethren_n that_o all_o my_o sorrow_n may_v be_v turn_v into_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n that_o the_o issue_n hereof_o may_v be_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n never_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o good_a father_n be_v please_v upon_o my_o unfeigned_a humiliation_n and_o turn_v unto_o thou_o in_o mercy_n to_o turn_v unto_o i_o again_o speak_v peace_n unto_o my_o mourn_a soul_n say_v by_o thy_o spirit_n that_o i_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o misery_n sin_n be_v remoove_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n let_v my_o punishment_n be_v remove_v also_o remember_v my_o frailty_n o_o lord_n how_o that_o my_o strength_n be_v not_o the_o strength_n of_o stone_n or_o of_o iron_n that_o i_o be_v not_o tempt_v beyond_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v enable_v to_o bear_v temper_v my_o bitter_a cup_n with_o such_o faith_n patience_n and_o wisdom_n as_o that_o i_o may_v wise_o patient_o and_o with_o due_a submission_n drink_v of_o the_o same_o to_o thy_o glory_n i_o own_o comfort_n and_o the_o good_a example_n of_o other_o when_o i_o be_o weak_a be_v thou_o strong_a by_o thy_o grace_n in_o i_o and_o let_v my_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n prevail_v as_o the_o wrestle_n of_o jacob_n for_o a_o blessing_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o grievous_a trouble_n set_a the_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o saint_n before_o my_o eye_n always_o that_o i_o may_v the_o better_o bear_v these_o momentany_a affliction_n which_o be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o that_o inestimable_a joy_n make_v i_o steadfast_o to_o behold_v the_o lord_n jesus_n heavy_a unto_o the_o death_n wound_v bleed_a and_o die_v a_o accurse_a death_n when_o he_o be_v altogether_o without_o fault_n or_o blame_n that_o i_o may_v not_o be_v despair_o cast_v down_o see_v that_o i_o suffer_v just_o for_o my_o sin_n give_v i_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o thy_o wonderful_a love_n manifest_v in_o affliction_n to_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n see_v that_o i_o be_o punish_v in_o this_o world_n for_o my_o amendment_n that_o i_o may_v escape_v the_o intolerable_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n to_o come_v turn_v my_o eye_n downward_o to_o see_v how_o thy_o holy_a servant_n job_n david_n and_o daniel_n with_o infinite_a other_o have_v more_o deep_o taste_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o adversity_n that_o i_o may_v not_o grieve_v to_o be_v sort_v with_o they_o who_o be_v now_o in_o paradise_n with_o these_o &_o the_o like_a heavenly_a meditation_n so_o fill_v my_o mind_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v bear_v my_o infirmity_n and_o defer_v not_o but_o make_v haste_n to_o work_v my_o deliverance_n according_a to_o thy_o promise_n to_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o i_o believe_v o_o lord_n help_v my_o unbelief_n let_v it_o not_o hinder_v the_o work_n of_o this_o gracious_a work_n the_o free_v i_o out_o of_o this_o grief_n and_o misery_n once_o again_o let_v i_o have_v some_o respite_n from_o my_o pain_n that_o i_o may_v praise_v thou_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n &_o if_o through_o thy_o mercy_n i_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o health_n and_o strength_n so_o sanctify_v this_o affliction_n as_o that_o i_o may_v say_v it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v for_o that_o i_o be_o hereby_o teach_v to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n and_o here_o i_o do_v promise_n and_o vow_v myself_o o_o god_n unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v vouchsafe_v this_o mercy_n a_o perpetual_a sacrifice_n in_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o new_a obedience_n for_o all_o time_n to_o come_v if_o in_o thy_o divine_a counsel_n thou_o have_v determine_v this_o to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o my_o frail_a life_n here_o o_o lord_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n preserve_v i_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o the_o very_a last_o gasp_n let_v not_o satan_n come_v near_o unto_o i_o set_v a_o guard_n of_o thy_o holy_a angel_n about_o i_o and_o so_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o both_o in_o life_n and_o in_o death_n unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o that_o my_o trouble_n in_o my_o bed_n of_o sickness_n may_v end_v in_o perpetual_a rest_n in_o abraham_n bosom_n and_o my_o grievous_a pang_n in_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o heavenly_a sing_n to_o thou_o o_o king_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n who_o with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ever_o live_v and_o reign_v one_o god_fw-we world_n without_o end_n amen_n grace_n before_o meat_n o_o lord_n bless_v unto_o our_o use_n thy_o creature_n at_o this_o time_n provide_v for_o our_o sustenance_n that_o be_v preserve_v hereby_o and_o comfort_v we_o may_v do_v thou_o more_o laudable_a service_n unto_o thy_o glory_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o good_a unto_o we_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o or_o this_o o_o god_n who_o have_v just_o curse_v the_o earth_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n pardon_v our_o sin_n turn_v away_o thy_o curse_n and_o vouchsafe_v thy_o blessing_n upon_o these_o thy_o gift_n which_o we_o be_v now_o to_o receive_v that_o we_o use_v they_o with_o temperance_n and_o thankfulness_n may_v obtain_v by_o they_o refresh_v and_o be_v enable_v by_o they_o to_o thy_o service_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o grace_n after_o meat_n continual_a praise_n be_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o do_v continual_o provide_v so_o gracious_o for_o the_o feed_n of_o our_o feeble_a body_n lead_v we_o hereby_o to_o a_o taste_n of_o our_o spiritual_a food_n so_o that_o by_o the_o help_n of_o both_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o in_o thy_o service_n both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n till_o at_o the_o last_o we_o attain_v thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o glorify_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n through_o christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o or_o this_o merciful_a father_n who_o never_o cease_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o we_o though_o we_o never_o cease_v offend_v thou_o and_o now_o more_o especial_o have_v renew_v thy_o bounty_n in_o feed_v we_o with_o thy_o blessing_n let_v not_o the_o common_a fruition_n of_o thy_o benefit_n make_v we_o common_o or_o light_o to_o esteem_v of_o they_o neither_o when_o we_o be_v feed_v let_v we_o wax_v wanton_a against_o thou_o abuse_v our_o strength_n to_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n but_o let_v thy_o perseverance_n in_o goodness_n work_n in_o we_o perseverance_n in_o all_o dutiful_a obedience_n to_o our_o life_n end_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n finis_fw-la
shall_v fall_v see_v god_n have_v promise_v his_o spirit_n unto_o his_o church_n to_o be_v always_o present_a lead_v it_o into_o all_o truth_n answ_n the_o lord_n ti_v not_o his_o spirit_n to_o any_o place_n for_o then_o the_o famous_a church_n in_o asia_n shall_v still_o have_v be_v true_a church_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v always_o present_a to_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n 139_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o four_o thing_n that_o you_o learn_v to_o believe_v concern_v the_o church_n answ_n that_o there_o be_v certain_a special_a benefit_n belong_v to_o the_o church_n and_o to_o every_o true_a member_n thereof_o viz._n the_o communion_n of_o saint_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o the_o life_n everlasting_a 139_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n answ_n that_o holy_a and_o sweet_a fellowship_n which_o all_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n church_n have_v one_o with_o another_o as_o they_o all_o make_v but_o one_o body_n in_o christ_n so_o communicate_v all_o good_a thing_n unto_o one_o another_o whether_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a as_o their_o mutual_a necessity_n do_v require_v 139_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n ans_fw-fr that_o wonderful_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o he_o pass_v over_o our_o transgression_n as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o be_v commit_v and_o release_v the_o punishment_n due_a for_o they_o 148_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n answ_n that_o though_o the_o body_n after_o death_n lie_v rot_v in_o the_o grave_n yet_o at_o the_o last_o day_n it_o shall_v be_v raise_v by_o god_n power_n and_o be_v join_v to_o the_o soul_n shall_v stand_v before_o god_n judgement_n seat_n to_o give_v account_n of_o all_o that_o it_o have_v do_v whether_o good_a or_o evil_n and_o be_v reward_v according_o 155_o quest_n what_o manner_n of_o body_n shall_v we_o have_v in_o the_o resurrection_n answ_n the_o very_a same_o which_o now_o we_o have_v only_o whereas_o they_o be_v now_o natural_a they_o shall_v rise_v again_o spiritual_a not_o subject_a to_o death_n any_o more_o nor_o sustain_v by_o natural_a mean_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o sleep_v and_o the_o like_a 159_o quest_n among_o those_o that_o die_v some_o be_v crooked_a through_o age_n some_o tender_a infant_n some_o blind_a and_o some_o lame_a shall_v their_o body_n at_o the_o resurrection_n then_o be_v the_o same_o answ_n no_o for_o all_o these_o be_v weakness_n which_o shall_v be_v do_v away_o to_o the_o faithful_a and_o strength_n perfection_n and_o comeliness_n shall_v be_v to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o 159_o quest_n what_o mean_v you_o by_o the_o life_n everlasting_a answ_n all_o that_o ever-induring_a happiness_n and_o all_o those_o joy_n which_o the_o lord_n impart_v to_o all_o his_o elect_a in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v which_o be_v so_o great_a as_o that_o the_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o the_o ear_n hear_v neither_o can_v the_o heart_n conceive_v thorough_o 163_o concern_v the_o law_n quest_n thou_o say_v that_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o almighty_a god_n which_o be_v they_o answ_n god_n speak_v these_o word_n and_o say_v i_o be_o etc._n etc._n 171_o quest_n how_o many_o thing_n do_v thou_o learn_v out_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n two_o thing_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o my_o duty_n towards_o my_o neighbour_n 172_o quest_n how_o be_v the_o commandment_n divide_v answ_n into_o two_o table_n 189_o quest_n in_o which_o table_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n in_o the_o first_o contain_v the_o four_o former_a commandment_n 191_o quest_n how_o many_o be_v the_o part_n of_o every_o of_o these_o commandment_n answ_n two_o the_o commandment_n itself_o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o 191_o quest_n in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o first_o commandment_n contain_v and_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o the_o reason_n in_o these_o word_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n 196_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n that_o be_v to_o love_v he_o above_o all_o to_o fear_v he_o above_o all_o to_o put_v our_o whole_a trust_n in_o he_o and_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n to_o he_o alone_o 196_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n first_o atheism_n which_o be_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o no_o god_n second_o â—gnorance_n which_o be_v a_o neglect_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o word_n three_o profaneness_n which_o be_v a_o regardlesnes_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o special_a service_n four_o inward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v the_o give_v of_o god_n worship_n unto_o creature_n by_o pray_v unto_o they_o trust_v in_o they_o or_o by_o set_v the_o heart_n upon_o they_o 201_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o command_n take_v answ_n both_o from_o the_o equity_n of_o it_o because_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o none_o other_o and_o from_o the_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n and_o thraldom_n of_o the_o devil_n 209_o quest_n in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o second_o commandment_n and_o in_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n nor_o the_o likeness_n etc._n etc._n the_o reason_n for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n visit_v the_o sin_n 212_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o outward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v first_o by_o make_v the_o image_n of_o god_n or_o of_o any_o creature_n to_o be_v worship_v second_o by_o fall_v down_o before_o any_o image_n three_o by_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o our_o own_o fantasy_n 212_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o perform_v all_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n for_o the_o substance_n thereof_o 223_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n partly_o from_o the_o punishment_n to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o such_o as_o break_v it_o unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n and_o partly_o from_o the_o benefit_n to_o be_v bestow_v upon_o such_o as_o keep_v it_o unto_o the_o thousand_o generation_n 227_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o commandment_n and_o which_o the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a the_o reason_n for_o he_o will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a &c_n &c_n 229_o quest_n what_o be_v here_o forbid_a unto_o we_o answ_n all_o abuse_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o be_v first_o by_o blaspheme_v or_o give_v occasion_n to_o other_o to_o blaspheme_v second_o by_o swear_v false_o deceitful_o rash_o common_o or_o by_o creature_n three_o by_o curse_v and_o ban_v four_o by_o vow_v thing_n impossible_a or_o unlawful_a or_o by_o neglect_v of_o our_o lawful_a vow_n five_o by_o light_o use_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n or_o his_o word_n six_o by_o vain_a protestation_n and_o asseveration_n 230_o quest_n what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o all_o that_o we_o do_v think_v speak_v and_o desire_v and_o to_o labour_v that_o other_o may_v be_v win_v by_o our_o mean_n to_o do_v the_o same_o 240_o quest_n whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n from_o the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o such_o as_o any_o way_n abuse_v the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o lord_n hold_v they_o as_o guilty_a of_o dishonour_n do_v unto_o his_o name_n 244_o quest_n if_o there_o be_v such_o danger_n in_o swear_v may_v a_o man_n lawful_o swear_v in_o any_o case_n whatsoever_o answ_n without_o doubt_v a_o man_n may_v sometime_o lawful_o swear_v either_o for_o the_o confirm_v of_o a_o truth_n which_o can_v otherwise_o be_v know_v and_o yet_o necessary_a or_o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o honest_a league_n make_v betwixt_o man_n or_o last_o a_o man_n be_v call_v thereunto_o before_o a_o lawful_a magistrate_n 246_o quest_n what_o else_o be_v require_v that_o our_o swear_n may_v be_v lawful_a answ_n these_o four_o thing_n first_o we_o must_v swear_v only_o to_o such_o a_o truth_n as_o we_o know_v to_o be_v so_o second_o according_a to_o know_a intent_n of_o he_o unto_o who_o or_o before_o who_o we_o swear_v three_o this_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n we_o must_v do_v it_o with_o great_a reverence_n 248_o quest_n what_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v
quest_n which_o be_v those_o three_o concern_v god_n glory_n ans_fw-fr first_o hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n second_o thy_o kingdom_n come_v three_o thy_o will_v be_v do_v on_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 437_o quest_n in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o what_o desire_v you_o answ_n that_o the_o name_n of_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o the_o use_n of_o his_o title_n word_n and_o all_o his_o work_n 437_o quest_n in_o the_o second_o petition_n what_o desire_v you_o answ_n that_o the_o number_n of_o true_a believer_n may_v be_v daily_o increase_v that_o god_n kingdom_n of_o grace_n be_v enlarge_v his_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n may_v be_v hasten_v 443_o quest_n in_o the_o three_o petition_n what_o pray_v you_o for_o answ_n that_o i_o and_o all_o the_o people_n of_o god_n upon_o earth_n may_v as_o ready_o obey_v god_n will_n as_o the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n 452_o quest_n which_o be_v the_o three_o petition_n concern_v ourselves_o answ_n the_o first_o give_v we_o this_o day_n etc._n etc._n 2._o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n 3._o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n etc._n etc._n 459_o quest_n what_o pray_v you_o for_o in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o petition_n answ_n for_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o this_o present_a life_n and_o therefore_o we_o ask_v but_o for_o bread_n and_o but_o for_o this_o day_n 460_o quest_n what_o pray_v you_o for_o in_o the_o second_o of_o these_o petition_n answ_n that_o god_n will_v free_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n as_o we_o do_v from_o our_o heart_n forgive_v the_o offence_n of_o man_n against_o us._n 471_o quest_n what_o pray_v you_o for_o in_o the_o three_o of_o these_o petition_n answ_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v carry_v a-away_a by_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o world_n flesh_n or_o devil_n to_o the_o commit_n of_o sin_n but_o that_o he_o will_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o evil_a of_o all_o temptation_n both_o sin_n and_o damnation_n 480_o quest_n wherefore_o serve_v the_o conclusion_n for_o thou_o be_v etc._n etc._n ans_fw-fr it_o be_v add_v as_o a_o reason_n of_o all_o the_o petition_n to_o strengthen_v our_o faith_n that_o god_n be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a do_v certain_o yield_v to_o our_o request_n make_v unto_o he_o therefore_o we_o add_v a_o note_n of_o confidence_n and_o say_v amen_n 487_o quest_n what_o be_v the_o other_o exercise_n of_o the_o faithful_a answ_n the_o right_a receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n 518_o of_o the_o sacrament_n quest_n the_o benefit_n be_v show_v which_o we_o be_v to_o crave_v at_o god_n hand_n by_o prayer_n what_o further_a mean_n have_v we_o for_o the_o better_a assure_v to_o our_o soul_n the_o promise_n of_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o christ_n answ_n the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n which_o be_v the_o pledge_n of_o the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o his_o people_n 492_o quest_n wherein_o stand_v true_a repentance_n answ_n in_o three_o thing_n first_o in_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o sin_n past_a second_o in_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n for_o they_o three_o in_o a_o godly_a purpose_n to_o forsake_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o lead_v a_o new_a life_n for_o all_o time_n to_o come_v 505_o quest_n what_o be_v faith_n answ_n it_o be_v a_o certain_a persuasion_n of_o the_o heart_n wrought_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ground_v upon_o his_o promise_n that_o all_o my_o sin_n be_v forgive_v i_o in_o christ_n jesus_n 508_o quest_n what_o be_v require_v in_o such_o as_o come_v to_o the_o lord_n supper_n answ_n to_o be_v right_o dispose_v before_o and_o at_o the_o receive_n hereof_o 532_o quest_n what_o ought_v a_o man_n to_o do_v before_o his_o come_n answ_n to_o examine_v himself_o for_o his_o faith_n in_o christ_n 532_o quest_n how_o may_v a_o man_n know_v whether_o he_o have_v true_a faith_n or_o no_o answ_n by_o two_o special_a fruit_n thereof_o repentance_n for_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o love_n towards_o his_o neighbour_n 534_o quest_n wherein_o stand_v true_a repentance_n answ_n in_o affection_n when_o it_o be_v the_o same_o towards_o our_o neighbour_n that_o it_o be_v towards_o ourselves_o void_a of_o malice_n hatred_n and_o envy_n and_o desirous_a of_o his_o good_a as_o of_o our_o own_o and_o in_o action_n when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v good_a unto_o other_o as_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o to_o keep_v away_o hurt_v as_o from_o ourselves_o 537_o quest_n what_o shall_v he_o do_v that_o find_v not_o these_o thing_n in_o himself_o after_o due_a examination_n answ_n he_o may_v not_o keep_v away_o from_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o this_o be_v a_o provoke_a of_o god_n to_o wrath_n neither_o can_v he_o come_v unto_o it_o without_o offend_v in_o a_o high_a degree_n 539_o quest_n what_o may_v a_o man_n do_v then_o in_o this_o case_n answ_n he_o must_v humble_o sue_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o pardon_n of_o his_o sin_n to_o ftrike_v his_o hard_a hart_n that_o he_o may_v melt_v into_o tear_n for_o they_o and_o constant_o cleave_v to_o his_o commandment_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o dissension_n he_o must_v go_v and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o his_o brother_n 540_o quest_n what_o ought_v a_o man_n to_o do_v at_o the_o lord_n supper_n answ_n he_o ought_v thankful_o to_o remember_v the_o inward_a grace_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o by_o see_v the_o outward_a sign_n 541_o quest_n what_o be_v these_o grace_n answ_n first_o the_o lord_n give_v of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o death_n for_o we_o set_v forth_o by_o the_o minister_n take_v of_o the_o bread_n &_o wine_n break_v &_o pour_v out_o &_o offer_v they_o to_o we_o all_o second_o our_o near_a union_n unto_o christ_n and_o how_o we_o have_v all_o our_o spiritual_a food_n from_o he_o set_v forth_o by_o our_o take_n eat_a and_o inward_a digest_v the_o bread_n &_o wine_n that_o become_v nourishment_n unto_o us._n three_o the_o near_a union_n that_o god_n have_v make_v by_o christ_n betwixt_o all_o the_o faithful_a set_v forth_o by_o the_o same_o bread_n be_v make_v of_o many_o grain_n of_o corn_n and_o by_o the_o same_o wine_n make_v of_o many_o grape_n 541_o quest_n what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v after_o the_o receive_n answ_n we_o must_v meditate_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o new_a obedience_n renew_v by_o this_o sacrament_n that_o we_o may_v more_o careful_o perform_v it_o and_o fly_v sin_n and_o vice_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 543_o appendix_n quest_n what_o be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n answ_n whatsoever_o be_v contain_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n and_o not_o any_o other_o book_n or_o writing_n whatsoever_o 545_o quest_n how_o many_o and_o which_o be_v these_o book_n answ_n the_o book_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v seven_o &_o twenty_o genesis_n exodus_fw-la leviticus_fw-la number_n deuteronomie_n joshua_n judge_n ruth_n the_o first_o and_o second_o of_o samuel_n the_o first_o and_o second_o king_n the_o first_o and_o second_o of_o the_o chronicle_n ezra_n nehemiah_n ester_n job_n psalm_n proverb_n ecclesiastes_n canticle_n isaiah_n jeremiah_n ezechiel_n daniel_n and_o the_o book_n of_o the_o twelve_o small_a prophet_n the_o book_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v 26._o matthew_n mark_v luke_n john_n the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n first_o and_o second_o to_o the_o corinthian_n galathianss_n ephesian_n philippian_n colossian_n and_o two_o to_o the_o thessalonian_o and_o two_o to_o timothy_n to_o titus_n the_o hebrew_n the_o epistle_n of_o james_n and_o two_o of_o peter_n first_o second_o and_o three_o of_o john_n of_o jude_n and_o the_o revelation_n of_o john_n 545_o quest_n be_v not_o the_o apocrypha_fw-la book_n part_v of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n answ_n they_o be_v not_o neither_o have_v be_v ever_o so_o account_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n but_o be_v annex_v as_o be_v full_a of_o good_a instruction_n and_o history_n declare_v god_n wonderful_a providence_n over_o his_o people_n israel_n 546_o quest_n what_o proof_n be_v there_o that_o the_o other_o be_v god_n word_n answ_n it_o be_v prove_v by_o their_o antiquity_n some_o of_o they_o be_v before_o all_o other_o book_n sundry_a time_n oppugn_v and_o seek_v to_o be_v burn_v up_o by_o persecutor_n and_o yet_o wonderful_o preserve_v and_o by_o miracle_n from_o heaven_n confirm_v which_o show_v that_o they_o come_v from_o heaven_n and_o be_v not_o of_o man_n invention_n 547_o quest_n have_v this_o word_n write_v be_v it_o not_o sufficient_a for_o our_o salvation_n without_o any_o help_n by_o preack_v answ_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a but_o it_o must_v also_o be_v set_v forth_o by_o preach_v that_o the_o hard_a place_n may_v be_v right_o understand_v we_o may_v be_v keep_v from_o error_n and_o have_v our_o dull_a
rather_o no_o pain_n take_v hereabout_o for_o he_o speak_v but_o the_o word_n and_o all_o be_v make_v he_o do_v but_o say_v of_o every_o thing_n let_v it_o be_v and_o it_o be_v so_o three_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o instrument_n and_o tool_n use_v which_o be_v likewise_o none_o four_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o time_n all_o thing_n be_v finish_v in_o six_o day_n not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v this_o time_n for_o he_o can_v have_v make_v all_o in_o a_o instant_n but_o partly_o that_o we_o may_v enter_v into_o a_o more_o distinct_a and_o particular_a consideration_n of_o all_o his_o glorious_a work_n to_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n partly_o that_o his_o provident_a care_n over_o man_n may_v appear_v for_o that_o he_o prepare_v all_o thing_n fit_a for_o he_o before_o his_o creation_n to_o stir_v up_o the_o great_a care_n of_o his_o glory_n in_o man_n partly_o to_o make_v know_v his_o sovereign_a power_n over_o all_o creature_n when_o as_o he_o cause_v light_a to_o be_v without_o sun_n moon_n or_o star_n &_o tree_n plant_n to_o grow_v without_o the_o influence_n of_o these_o heavenly_a body_n show_v hereby_o that_o howsoever_o he_o do_v use_v mean_n ordinary_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o tie_v hereunto_o but_o can_v and_o will_v if_o it_o please_v he_o work_v all_o thing_n without_o mean_n that_o we_o may_v learn_v to_o rely_v upon_o his_o help_n when_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o all_o mean_n of_o comfort_n and_o last_o to_o give_v example_n of_o labour_v in_o our_o calling_n the_o six_o day_n and_o sanctify_v a_o rest_n upon_o the_o seven_o three_o that_o he_o be_v a_o father_n by_o adoption_n be_v testify_v where_o it_o be_v say_v of_o his_o own_o will_n beget_v he_o we_o with_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o in_o that_o of_o john_n 1.18_o jam_fw-la 1.18_o those_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n sin_v not_o neither_o can_v they_o 3.9_o 1._o joh._n 3.9_o for_o his_o seed_n be_v in_o they_o now_o to_o who_o he_o be_v thus_o a_o father_n be_v declare_v in_o the_o word_n follow_v herein_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n know_v and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o devil_n viz._n in_o that_o the_o one_o sort_n commit_v not_o sin_n the_o other_o do_v iniquity_n that_o be_v willing_o and_o wilful_o four_o that_o he_o be_v able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n himself_o witness_v to_o abraham_n say_v i_o be_o god_n alsufficient_a and_o where_o he_o say_v 7._o gen._n 17.1_o revel_v 1.8_o luk_n 3_o 7._o i_o be_o the_o beginning_n and_o the_o end_n which_o be_v which_o be_v and_o which_o be_v to_o come_v even_o the_o almighty_a yea_o he_o can_v only_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o he_o do_v but_o whatsoever_o else_o he_o can_v out_o of_o stone_n raise_v up_o child_n to_o abraham_n he_o be_v able_a to_o make_v many_o world_n five_o that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o preserver_n of_o all_o thing_n create_v yea_o that_o the_o small_a matter_n be_v under_o his_o providence_n have_v be_v already_o show_v before_o in_o the_o description_n of_o god_n and_o moreover_o 104._o psal_n 104._o the_o prophet_n david_n be_v much_o in_o set_v forth_o the_o same_o how_o he_o provide_v for_o thing_n both_o heavenly_a and_o earthly_a both_o for_o man_n and_o beast_n and_o the_o lord_n himself_o in_o the_o book_n of_o job._n proof_n job_n 39.40_o proof_n wherefore_o that_o of_o the_o poet_n be_v false_a and_o absurd_a non_fw-la vacat_fw-la exiguis_fw-la rebus_fw-la adesse_fw-la lovi_fw-la six_o and_o last_o that_o i_o may_v come_v to_o the_o proof_n of_o that_o which_o be_v first_o say_v and_o first_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v know_v particular_o and_o all_o the_o article_n of_o our_o faith_n 17.3_o joh._n 17.3_o this_o be_v life_n eternal_a to_o know_v thou_o to_o be_v the_o very_a god_n and_o who_o thou_o have_v send_v jesus_n christ_n and_o again_o 53.11_o esay_n 53.11_o by_o his_o knowledge_n shall_v my_o righteous_a servant_n justify_v many_o from_o whence_o with_o many_o like_a place_n it_o be_v direct_o to_o be_v infer_v that_o i_o must_v study_v for_o a_o particular_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o not_o rest_v satisfy_v with_o a_o implicit_a faith_n believe_v as_o the_o church_n believe_v without_o know_v what_o as_o their_o teach_n be_v in_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n at_o this_o day_n though_o thomas_n aquinn_v and_o other_o not_o long_o since_o have_v teach_v it_o to_o be_v necessary_a to_o know_v all_o the_o article_n of_o the_o christian_a faith_n and_o only_o in_o other_o more_o mystical_a point_n to_o hold_v as_o the_o church_n hold_v without_o pry_v into_o they_o ob._n the_o apostle_n have_v a_o true_a faith_n without_o this_o distinct_a knowledge_n for_o they_o know_v not_o how_o the_o redemption_n of_o man_n be_v to_o be_v wrought_v they_o be_v ignorant_a of_o christ_n spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a kingdom_n even_o after_o the_o resurrection_n in_o like_a manner_n rahab_n who_o be_v save_v by_o faith_n know_v only_o that_o the_o god_n of_o israel_n be_v most_o mighty_a and_o above_o all_o other_o go_n sol._n i_o answer_v and_o so_o questionless_a many_o more_o have_v be_v save_v without_o the_o distinct_a knowledge_n of_o these_o thing_n when_o either_o for_o want_v of_o mean_n or_o through_o weakness_n of_o conceit_n they_o have_v be_v uncapable_a hereof_o but_o note_n that_o ever_o where_o true_a faith_n be_v there_o be_v strive_v after_o the_o increase_n of_o knowledge_n as_o in_o the_o disciple_n who_o be_v ever_o attend_v to_o their_o master_n sermon_n and_o question_v with_o he_o master_n what_o mean_v this_o parable_n and_o good_a master_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v etc._n etc._n second_o that_o these_o thing_n be_v particular_o to_o be_v believe_v by_o every_o of_o the_o faithful_a and_o without_o waver_v by_o reason_n of_o their_o weakness_n though_o as_o have_v be_v say_v the_o infirmity_n of_o our_o faith_n attain_v not_o unto_o this_o at_o all_o time_n be_v the_o rather_o to_o be_v confirm_v 13.14.15.16_o sesse_n 6._o can._n 13.14.15.16_o because_o of_o the_o many_o canon_n make_v here_o against_o in_o the_o council_n of_o trent_n examine_v therefore_o the_o faith_n of_o any_o record_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o you_o shall_v find_v it_o to_o be_v such_o abraham_n by_o faith_n be_v full_o persuade_v 8.37_o rom._n 4.12_o gal._n 2.20_o act._n 8.37_o paul_n by_o faith_n believe_v that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n love_v he_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o he_o philip_n require_v of_o the_o eunuch_n before_o his_o baptise_v that_o he_o shall_v believe_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n etc._n etc._n again_o faith_n be_v the_o testimony_n of_o god_n spirit_n 8.16_o rom._n 8.16_o according_a to_o that_o the_o same_o spirit_n bear_v witness_n with_o our_o spirit_n that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o and_o who_o dare_v say_v then_o that_o this_o be_v uncertain_a last_o faith_n be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v and_o the_o very_a existence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v now_o it_o be_v a_o poor_a evidence_n that_o give_v none_o assurance_n but_o leave_v still_o in_o suspense_n and_o doubtful_a three_o that_o i_o be_o more_o special_o bind_v to_o believe_v that_o god_n be_v my_o father_n will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v either_o his_o command_n will_v we_o to_o call_v he_o father_n when_o you_o pray_v 11.2_o luk_n 11.2_o say_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n or_o the_o large_a promise_n make_v to_o those_o that_o rely_v upon_o he_o as_o upon_o their_o father_n if_o god_n provide_v thus_o say_v christ_n for_o fowl_n and_o grass_n how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o for_o you_o o_o you_o of_o little_a faith_n 10._o math._n 10._o mean_v if_o by_o a_o strong_a faith_n they_o shall_v rely_v upon_o he_o as_o upon_o their_o father_n or_o last_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a man_n of_o abraham_n david_n daniel_n etc._n etc._n see_v the_o catalogue_n heb._n 11._o obedience_n 1._o duty_n obedience_n three_o for_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o to_o show_v our_o faith_n in_o god_n the_o father_n they_o be_v four_o first_o we_o must_v obey_v his_o will_n hereby_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o we_o know_v he_o that_o be_v 1.2.3_o 1._o joh._n 1.2.3_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o christ_n public_o disclame_v all_o such_o from_o be_v his_o brethren_n and_o sister_n but_o only_o such_o as_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o father_n 12._o math._n 12._o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n himself_o by_o his_o prophet_n malachy_n demand_n say_v if_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n 2.3.6_o mal._n 2.3.6_o where_o be_v my_o honour_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v you_o be_v
want_v if_o they_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n 7.22_o math_n 7.22_o they_o shall_v be_v bid_v depart_v you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n i_o know_v you_o not_o for_o this_o be_v the_o holy_a apostle_n so_o diligent_a in_o stir_v up_o hereunto_o 15_o phil._n 2.14_o 15_o do_v all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n that_o you_o may_v be_v blameless_a 〈◊〉_d pure_a and_o the_o son_n of_o god_n without_o rebuke_n have_v your_o conversation_n honest_a among_o the_o gentile_n that_o they_o which_o shall_v speak_v evil_a of_o you_o as_o of_o evil_a doer_n may_v by_o your_o good_a work_n glorify_v god_n 2.12_o 1._o pâ—â—_n 2.12_o and_o it_o be_v the_o plain_a sentence_n of_o the_o scripture_n without_o holiness_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v god_n last_o that_o this_o holiness_n be_v a_o constant_a hatred_n and_o strive_v against_o sin_n and_o a_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o virtue_n and_o endeavour_v thereafter_o and_o not_o only_o a_o outward_a observation_n of_o holy_a duty_n nor_o yet_o on_o the_o contrary_a side_n habitual_a righteousness_n sufficient_a to_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n all_o this_o be_v also_o plain_o teach_v especial_o by_o st._n paul_n in_o his_o own_o example_n 7._o rom._n 7._o he_o profess_v of_o himself_o that_o he_o love_v the_o good_a and_o do_v strive_v after_o it_o and_o that_o he_o hate_v the_o evil_a and_o eschew_v it_o in_o such_o word_n as_o if_o he_o will_v describe_v a_o man_n pant_v in_o his_o strife_n with_o most_o deadly_a enemy_n and_o grieve_v that_o they_o shall_v any_o whit_n overmaster_v he_o and_o therefore_o pluck_v up_o his_o great_a courage_n and_o unite_n all_o his_o force_n against_o they_o and_o the_o same_o affection_n against_o sin_n he_o show_v to_o have_v be_v in_o the_o galatian_n where_o he_o say_v the_o flesh_n fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o spirit_n against_o the_o flesh_n 5.17_o gal._n 5.17_o so_o that_o you_o can_v do_v those_o thing_n that_o you_o will_v and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o the_o like_a say_v take_v unto_o you_o the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n 6.13_o eph._n 6.13_o that_o you_o may_v be_v able_a to_o resist_v etc._n etc._n 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o more_o particular_o that_o the_o holiness_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v not_o only_o a_o outward_a observation_n of_o holy_a duty_n as_o some_o pervert_v it_o but_o this_o earnest_a hearty_a endeavour_n against_o sin_n appear_v because_o that_o this_o affect_a singular_a outward_a holiness_n as_o be_v a_o mere_a image_n to_o deceive_v the_o beholder_n be_v reject_v and_o the_o endeavour_n of_o the_o heart_n only_o as_o the_o substance_n be_v accept_v the_o jew_n of_o old_a have_v otherwise_o be_v holy_a enough_o when_o they_o draw_v neâ—re_o unto_o the_o lord_n with_o their_o lâ—ppes_n their_o heart_n be_v far_o away_o and_o the_o pharisee_n have_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o all_o for_o their_o fasting_n prayer_n and_o alm_n for_o their_o sabbath_n and_o synagogue_n for_o their_o often_o wash_n 1._o math._n 6._o esa_n 1._o and_o outward_a devotion_n but_o they_o be_v condemn_v for_o most_o vain_a their_o service_n be_v so_o distaste_v that_o they_o be_v bid_v to_o bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n they_o be_v challenge_v for_o their_o incense_n new_a moon_n and_o solemn_a assembly_n 6._o math._n 7._o câ—ap_n 6._o for_o not_o the_o hearer_n of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o doer_n be_v bless_v not_o the_o offerer_n up_o of_o many_o prayer_n but_o the_o secret_o devouted_a be_v reward_v not_o the_o sacrificer_n but_o the_o merciful_a do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o father_n again_o that_o our_o holiness_n be_v not_o righteousness_n sufficient_a to_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n the_o lord_n himself_o affirm_v when_o he_o say_v if_o you_o have_v do_v all_o thaâ—_n you_o can_v you_o have_v do_v but_o your_o duty_n 〈◊〉_d be_v unprofitable_a servant_n and_o s._n paul_n have_v spend_v many_o of_o his_o writing_n purposely_o here_o about_o viz._n to_o show_v that_o all_o such_o as_o seek_v this_o way_n to_o be_v justify_v shall_v sure_o miss_v of_o their_o mark_n let_v they_o colour_v it_o over_o how_o they_o will_v allege_v our_o union_n with_o christ_n so_o as_o that_o our_o action_n be_v meritorious_a and_o perfect_a through_o he_o i_o be_o sure_a that_o none_o of_o the_o apostle_n do_v give_v any_o limit_n unto_o this_o doctrine_n paul_n notwithstanding_o his_o union_n acknowledge_v the_o imperfection_n of_o the_o flesh_n in_o he_o &_o s._n 1.8_o rom._n 7.18_o 1._o joh._n 1.8_o james_n say_v in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o and_o s._n john_n if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v no_o siâ—nâ—_n we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v 〈◊〉_d in_o us._n and_o if_o there_o be_v such_o a_o mixture_n of_o sin_n with_o our_o holiness_n how_o can_v any_o member_n of_o christ_n trust_v at_o all_o to_o his_o own_o righteousness_n can_v he_o justify_v himself_o more_o than_o the_o very_a apostle_n and_o the_o excellent_a christian_n of_o their_o time_n nay_o let_v he_o take_v heed_n rather_o lest_o by_o so_o do_v he_o be_v condemn_v see_v that_o 11.31_o 1._o cor._n 11.31_o if_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v and_o not_o if_o we_o justify_v ourselves_o 2.20_o eph._n 2.20_o again_o that_o the_o faithful_a be_v ever_o grow_v in_o holiness_n until_o that_o they_o come_v to_o be_v perfect_v in_o death_n and_o then_o shall_v be_v present_v without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n their_o growth_n be_v plain_o teach_v in_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n where_o speak_v of_o christ_n it_o be_v say_v in_o who_o all_o the_o building_n be_v couple_v together_o grow_v to_o a_o holy_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v as_o any_o building_n which_o become_v sit_v for_o habitation_n grow_v near_a perfection_n every_o day_n till_o at_o the_o last_o it_o be_v full_o finish_v so_o do_v the_o church_n of_o god_n wherefore_o we_o be_v often_o remember_v hereof_o by_o peter_n 2.2_o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o 1._o pet._n 2.2_o who_o say_v grow_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o where_o he_o exhort_v to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v thereby_o 4.24_o eph._n 4.24_o and_o by_o paul_n say_v be_v renew_a in_o the_o spirit_n of_o your_o mind_n and_o put_v off_o the_o old_a man_n and_o put_v on_o the_o new_a that_o be_v put_v he_o off_o more_o and_o become_v more_o holy_a and_o righteous_a 5._o heb._n 5._o and_o again_o where_o he_o reprove_v the_o hebrew_n for_o their_o weakness_n even_o then_o when_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o time_n they_o may_v have_v be_v strong_a man_n in_o christ_n to_o omit_v the_o lord_n upbraid_n of_o his_o disciple_n for_o that_o have_v be_v with_o he_o long_o still_o they_o understand_v not_o his_o parable_n they_o be_v yet_o weak_a in_o faith_n they_o have_v not_o yet_o grow_v in_o mortification_n of_o their_o fleshliness_n 5.17_o gal._n 5.17_o moreover_o that_o perfection_n be_v not_o attain_v till_o death_n appear_v because_o whilst_o we_o live_v we_o carry_v the_o flesh_n about_o with_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o which_o we_o can_v do_v those_o thing_n we_o will_v we_o be_v but_o like_o a_o bad_a writer_n have_v his_o hand_n guide_v by_o a_o more_o skilful_a master_n &_o this_o scholar_n notwithstanding_o be_v unable_a to_o write_v a_o perfect_a fair_a hand_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o own_o untowardnes_n so_o the_o holy_a of_o god_n child_n be_v short_a of_o perfection_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o flesh_n weakness_n though_o they_o be_v guide_v by_o god_n spirit_n 3.9_o phil._n 3.9_o and_o this_o they_o be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o confess_v against_o themselves_o both_o paul_n i_o strive_v say_v he_o after_o the_o mark_n not_o as_o though_o i_o have_v already_o attain_v it_o &_o and_o james_n and_o john_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v but_o in_o death_n all_o imperfection_n vanish_v away_o 5.27_o eph._n 5.27_o then_o shall_v they_o be_v present_v without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n for_o christ_n therefore_o give_v himself_o for_o his_o church_n that_o he_o may_v cleanse_v and_o sanctify_v it_o not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n then_o the_o bride_n be_v in_o her_o perfect_a beauty_n in_o a_o vesture_n of_o gold_n of_o ophir_n with_o needle-work_n all_o glorious_a she_o be_v then_o as_o a_o city_n 5._o psal_n 4_o 5._o the_o pave_v of_o who_o street_n be_v of_o gold_n 21._o revel_v 21._o the_o wall_n of_o precious_a stone_n all_o thing_n most_o bright_a and_o shine_a she_o have_v a_o silver_n palace_n build_v upon_o she_o if_o she_o be_v a_o wall_n if_o a_o door_n 9_o cantic_a 6_o 9_o she_o be_v enclose_v with_o board_n of_o cedar_n if_o she_o be_v in_o any_o degree_n of_o true_a grace_n she_o be_v perfect_v and_o make_v happy_a there_o be_v not_o need_v of_o a_o imaginary_a purgatory_n
old_a age_n etc._n etc._n the_o six_o command_n against_o murder_n be_v write_v in_o cain_n conscience_n for_o that_o make_v he_o to_o cry_v out_o after_o the_o murder_n of_o his_o brother_n abel_n 4_o gen._n 4_o my_o sin_n be_v great_a than_o i_o be_o able_a to_o bear_v and_o whosoever_o shall_v find_v cain_n shall_v kill_v he_o 23.24_o verse_n 23.24_o and_o lamech_n from_o hence_o aggravate_v his_o own_o case_n when_o he_o have_v slay_v a_o man_n for_o that_o he_o have_v this_o law_n not_o only_o write_v in_o his_o heart_n but_o a_o warn_n in_o his_o great_a grandfather_n cain_n and_o immediate_o after_o the_o flood_n the_o lord_n do_v express_o set_v down_o 9.6_o gen._n 9.6_o who_o so_o shed_v man_n blood_n by_o man_n shall_v his_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n have_v he_o make_v man_n 39.9_o gen._n 39.9_o the_o seven_o command_n be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o josephs_n heart_n when_o be_v tempt_v by_o his_o mistress_n to_o adultery_n he_o say_v shall_v i_o do_v this_o and_o sin_n against_o god_n in_o the_o other_o son_n of_o jaacob_n also_o 34_o gen._n 34_o when_o dinah_n their_o sister_n have_v be_v defile_v by_o shechem_n who_o do_v therefore_o put_v he_o to_o death_n 31.30_o gen_n 31.30_o the_o eight_o commandment_n laban_n urge_v upon_o jaacob_n say_v though_o thou_o wente_v thy_o way_n because_o thou_o longedst_a to_o come_v to_o thy_o father_n house_n yet_o why_o have_v thou_o steal_v away_o my_o god_n unto_o which_o he_o answer_v acknowledge_v this_o to_o be_v so_o great_a a_o fault_n as_o that_o he_o say_v 44.5_o gen._n 44.5_o with_o whosoever_o they_o be_v find_v let_v he_o die_v and_o this_o be_v hold_v to_o be_v so_o heinous_a a_o sin_n as_o that_o jaacobs_n son_n be_v charge_v by_o the_o steward_n with_o josephs_n silver_n cup_n steal_v yield_v themselves_o upon_o the_o find_n of_o it_o with_o any_o of_o they_o to_o become_v his_o bondman_n 20.9_o gen._n 20.9_o the_o nine_o commandment_n heathen_a abimelech_n show_v to_o be_v write_v in_o his_o heart_n when_o he_o complain_v of_o abraham_n false_a testimony_n concern_v his_o wife_n of_o who_o he_o have_v say_v that_o she_o be_v his_o sister_n 26.9_o gen._n 26.9_o tell_v he_o that_o he_o have_v do_v thing_n which_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v do_v and_o isaac_n be_v afterward_o reprove_v by_o he_o also_o for_o the_o like_a fault_n last_o for_o the_o ten_o so_o many_o as_o do_v know_v god_n aright_o can_v not_o but_o acknowledge_v also_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n against_o his_o majesty_n to_o entertain_v evil_a motion_n in_o the_o mind_n contrary_a to_o any_o of_o these_o law_n because_o where_o these_o be_v there_o can_v be_v the_o uprightness_n command_v unto_o abraham_n god_n can_v be_v honour_v with_o the_o heart_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n god_n the_o difference_n of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o the_o law_n of_o god_n contain_v these_o commandment_n and_o other_o law_n give_v also_o by_o the_o lord_n for_o beside_o this_o law_n which_o be_v call_v moral_a there_o be_v another_o call_v judicial_a and_o a_o three_o ceremonial_a the_o moral_a be_v so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v a_o perpetual_a rule_n of_o good_a manner_n without_o the_o observation_n of_o which_o the_o world_n can_v stand_v or_o if_o it_o shall_v stand_v it_o will_v be_v but_o as_o a_o confuse_a chaos_n and_o without_o form_n of_o a_o world_n the_o judicial_a be_v so_o call_v because_o as_o a_o statute-law_n it_o set_v down_o with_o what_o judgement_n and_o censure_n man_n be_v to_o be_v censure_v that_o do_v offend_v in_o special_a case_n the_o ceremonial_a be_v so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v altogether_o conversant_a about_o rite_n and_o ceremony_n show_v what_o ceremony_n be_v to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o what_o not_o in_o his_o service_n 15.22_o esa_n 1.12_o 1._o sam_n 15.22_o now_o the_o difference_n betwixt_o these_o stand_v in_o many_o thing_n first_o in_o that_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v publish_v and_o write_v by_o god_n himself_o so_o as_o that_o all_o the_o people_n do_v receive_v it_o from_o his_o mouth_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o judicial_a and_o ceremonial_a for_o the_o lord_n instruct_v moses_n only_o herein_o and_o the_o people_n receive_v they_o from_o he_o who_o write_v they_o down_o for_o they_o 2._o the_o moral_a law_n be_v first_o give_v as_o most_o worthy_a the_o other_o two_o afterward_o as_o not_o so_o much_o to_o be_v regard_v in_o respect_n of_o it_o for_o when_o the_o moral_a law_n have_v be_v neglect_v and_o the_o other_o most_o diligent_o observe_v the_o lord_n have_v be_v as_o much_o move_v as_o if_o no_o law_n at_o all_o have_v be_v regard_v which_o may_v easy_o be_v gather_v both_o from_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n esay_n bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n in_o vain_a incense_n be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o i_o etc._n etc._n and_o from_o that_o of_o samuel_n to_o saul_n have_v the_o lord_n as_o great_a pleasure_n in_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n as_o when_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v obey_v behold_v to_o obey_v be_v better_a than_o sacrifice_n and_o to_o harken_v than_o the_o fat_a of_o ram_n that_o be_v to_o obey_v the_o moral_a law_n far_o exceed_v all_o ceremony_n and_o david_n have_v the_o like_a say_n in_o the_o psalm_n do_v i_o eat_v bull_n flesh_n or_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o goat_n 50_o psal_n 50_o offer_v unto_o god_n praise_n and_o pay_v thy_o vow_n unto_o he_o etc._n etc._n and_o i_o will_v have_v mercy_n say_v christ_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n with_o many_o more_o place_n to_o the_o same_o effect_n the_o same_o also_o appear_v from_o the_o practice_n of_o corrupt_a man_n which_o have_v ever_o be_v most_o diligent_o to_o observe_v ceremony_n but_o most_o negligent_o the_o precept_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n for_o our_o nature_n be_v set_v upon_o contrary_n and_o therefore_o look_v what_o we_o shall_v most_o careful_o observe_v that_o we_o most_o neglect_n look_v what_o shall_v be_v care_v for_o in_o the_o second_o place_n that_o we_o look_v unto_o in_o the_o first_o 23._o math_n 23._o the_o pharisy_n tithe_v mint_n and_o cummin_n in_o the_o payment_n of_o their_o tithe_n but_o let_v pass_v the_o weighty_a matter_n of_o the_o law_n and_o thus_o be_v it_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o jew_n ever_o to_o do_v wherewith_o say_v they_o in_o mcâ—a_n shall_v we_o come_v before_o the_o lord_n 6.6.7_o mich._n 6.6.7_o shall_v i_o come_v before_o he_o with_o burn_a offering_n and_o calf_n of_o a_o year_n old_a will_v the_o lord_n be_v please_v with_o thousand_o of_o ram_n or_o ten_o thousand_o river_n of_o oil_n and_o this_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o most_o man_n at_o this_o day_n they_o be_v most_o strict_a in_o outward_a observance_n but_o most_o remiss_a in_o the_o substance_n of_o godliness_n in_o the_o very_a act_n of_o hear_v and_o prayer_n not_o regard_v that_o innocency_n charity_n and_o righteousness_n which_o shall_v accompany_v this_o outward_a devotion_n 3._o the_o ceremonial_a law_n have_v be_v oftentimes_o break_v without_o sin_n but_o the_o moral_a law_n never_o without_o some_o special_a countermand_n from_o god_n 12.36_o gen._n 22._o exod_n 12.36_o as_o when_o abraham_n be_v bid_v to_o kill_v his_o son_n isaac_n when_o the_o israelite_n be_v bid_v to_o rob_v the_o egyptian_n yea_o even_o in_o these_o very_a case_n the_o learn_a of_o the_o schoolman_n do_v by_o sound_a distinction_n maintain_v that_o the_o law_n itself_o be_v not_o break_v no_o nor_o dispense_v withal_o if_o we_o speak_v proper_o but_o only_o the_o matter_n or_o object_n of_o the_o precept_n change_v by_o god_n &_o so_o the_o israelit_n do_v not_o steal_v from_o or_o defraud_v the_o egyptian_n but_o take_v their_o own_o when_o god_n who_o have_v a_o absolute_a power_n to_o dispose_v of_o all_o these_o have_v before_o by_o his_o command_n transfer_v the_o right_a and_o dominion_n of_o those_o right_n from_o the_o possessor_n to_o the_o taker_n so_o likewise_o do_v abraham_n in_o offer_v to_o kill_v his_o son_n upon_o god_n command_n no_o more_o break_v the_o law_n then_o a_o soldier_n that_o at_o the_o command_n of_o the_o general_n who_o have_v power_n of_o life_n and_o death_n kill_v his_o fellow_n soldier_n as_o for_o that_o act_n of_o circumcision_n or_o sacrifice_v 12.5_o math._n 12.5_o by_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o the_o priest_n break_v the_o sabbath_n it_o be_v not_o so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o though_o the_o law_n be_v break_v be_v right_o understand_v or_o as_o though_o the_o lord_n go_v about_o to_o justify_v this_o that_o a_o man_n may_v without_o sin_n break_v this_o command_n but_o he_o speak_v of_o
their_o strictness_n show_v their_o weakness_n in_o maintain_v that_o it_o be_v against_o the_o law_n to_o do_v any_o work_n at_o all_o upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n for_o that_o in_o this_o sense_n their_o very_a priest_n do_v continual_o break_v the_o law_n his_o intent_n then_o be_v to_o show_v the_o right_a meaning_n of_o the_o command_n to_o be_v this_o that_o they_o shall_v do_v no_o manner_n work_v except_o such_o as_o be_v of_o present_a necessity_n or_o help_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n day_n now_o for_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n that_o it_o may_v be_v omit_v without_o sin_n the_o lord_n himself_o show_v where_o he_o say_v i_o will_v not_o reproove_v thou_o for_o thy_o sacrifice_n or_o burn_v offering_n 50.8_o psal_n 50.8_o that_o have_v not_o be_v continual_o before_o i_o and_o for_o circumcision_n all_o the_o time_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n for_o the_o space_n of_o forty_o year_n their_o child_n be_v uncircumcised_a and_o yet_o no_o sin_n impute_v and_o without_o doubt_n they_o fail_v in_o sundry_a other_o thing_n also_o 12._o joshua_n 5._o matth._n 12._o as_o the_o priest_n do_v in_o give_v david_n of_o the_o shewbread_n which_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o the_o people_n to_o eat_v and_o yet_o we_o do_v not_o find_v that_o they_o be_v therefore_o reprove_v by_o any_o of_o the_o prophet_n howsoever_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o when_o they_o presume_v to_o alter_v any_o ceremony_n they_o be_v grievous_o punish_v 10._o levit_fw-la 10._o as_o when_o the_o two_o son_n of_o aaron_n adventure_v to_o sacrifice_v with_o common_a fire_n they_o be_v destroy_v by_o fire_n come_v from_o heaven_n when_o vzzah_n presume_v to_o carry_v the_o ark_n upon_o a_o cart_n and_o to_o stay_v it_o with_o his_o hand_n when_o as_o he_o ought_v not_o to_o have_v touch_v it_o and_o it_o shall_v have_v be_v bear_v upon_o man_n shoulder_n he_o be_v smite_v with_o present_a death_n all_o which_o i_o do_v not_o speak_v to_o the_o end_n 6._o 2._o sam._n 6._o that_o man_n shall_v think_v that_o any_o of_o god_n law_n may_v light_o have_v be_v break_v without_o offence_n but_o that_o there_o be_v just_a cause_n the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v many_o time_n transgress_v and_o yet_o the_o transgressor_n remain_v blameless_a which_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o moral_a 4_o the_o moral_a law_n be_v neglect_v make_v man_n of_o how_o holy_a a_o sect_n and_o profession_n soever_o worse_o than_o infidel_n that_o be_v without_o all_o write_a law_n and_o yet_o observe_v the_o law_n of_o nature_n according_a to_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o apostle_n 27._o rom_n 2.26_o verse_n 27._o if_o thou_o be_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n thy_o circumcision_n be_v make_v uncircumcision_n and_o shall_v not_o the_o uncircumcision_n which_o be_v by_o nature_n if_o it_o keep_v the_o law_n condemn_v thou_o which_o by_o letter_n and_o circumcision_n be_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n it_o make_v man_n worse_o than_o bruit_n beast_n which_o have_v not_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o ox_n know_v his_o owner_n 1.1_o esay_n 1.1_o and_o the_o ass_n his_o master_n crib_n but_o israel_n have_v not_o know_v i_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o ceremonial_a that_o be_v neglect_v make_v only_o worse_o than_o the_o servant_n and_o peculiar_a people_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v and_o a_o confuse_a multitude_n of_o altogether_o 5._o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v very_o chargeable_a and_o costly_a the_o altar_n can_v not_o be_v maintain_v without_o cost_n the_o first_o bear_v can_v not_o be_v redeem_v without_o manifold_a and_o deep_a cost_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v a_o expiation_n of_o sin_n without_o cost_n and_o charge_n so_o that_o it_o be_v burdensome_a unto_o the_o the_o people_n and_o grievous_a to_o be_v bear_v but_o the_o moral_a law_n put_v to_o no_o such_o busy_a multiplicity_n and_o encombrance_n of_o cost_n it_o require_v the_o right_a disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o then_o obedience_n in_o practice_n will_v easy_o follow_v 6_o the_o moral_a law_n engrave_v in_o table_n of_o stone_n be_v keep_v in_o the_o ark_n which_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o it_o shall_v last_v perpetuallie_o even_o as_o heaven_n the_o throne_n of_o god_n in_o the_o figure_n whereof_o it_o be_v put_v for_o even_o in_o heaven_n the_o moral_a law_n be_v observe_v for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v that_o we_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o the_o other_o law_n these_o be_v to_o last_v only_o to_o the_o fulfil_n of_o all_o by_o christ_n reas_n 1_o cease_v the_o cerimoniall_a law_n cease_v for_o first_o to_o speak_v of_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n that_o be_v then_o without_o doubt_n to_o cease_v even_o as_o there_o be_v no_o further_o use_v of_o a_o candle_n when_o the_o sun_n be_v rise_v of_o a_o picture_n when_o the_o person_n be_v present_a of_o the_o a._n b._n c._n when_o the_o grammar_n be_v teach_v for_o the_o ceremony_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n have_v none_o other_o use_n but_o a_o little_a as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o set_v forth_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v to_o shed_v his_o blood_n for_o our_o sin_n as_o the_o blood_n of_o beast_n be_v shed_v and_o sprinkle_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o jew_n to_o offer_v himself_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o cross_n as_o the_o beast_n be_v offer_v there_o upon_o a_o altar_n to_o bear_v our_o sin_n as_o the_o escape_n goat_n do_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o jew_n especial_o and_o so_o of_o the_o rest_n according_a to_o which_o saint_n john_n say_v 1.17_o joh._n 1.17_o the_o law_n be_v give_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n come_v by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o this_o may_v serve_v for_o a_o first_o reason_n of_o the_o abrogation_n of_o the_o mosaical_a ceremony_n reas_n 2_o second_o the_o rent_v of_o the_o veil_n of_o the_o temple_n at_o christ_n suffering_n and_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o temple_n not_o long_o after_o which_o can_v never_o since_o be_v build_v again_o show_v the_o same_o for_o all_o the_o time_n that_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n be_v of_o force_n god_n will_v not_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v thus_o but_o if_o for_o sin_n he_o do_v he_o soon_o return_v in_o mercy_n again_o at_o the_o humiliation_n of_o his_o people_n and_o restore_v these_o service_n reas_n 3_o 7.8.9_o heb._n 7.8.9_o three_o christ_n be_v a_o new_a high_a priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedeck_n who_o be_v great_a than_o aaron_n and_o therefore_o his_o order_n be_v to_o cease_v at_o the_o come_n of_o this_o worthy_a even_o as_o at_o the_o change_n of_o head_n officer_n among_o the_o roman_n the_o dictator_n cease_v when_o the_o emperor_n come_v on_o this_o argument_n the_o apostle_n handle_v learned_o and_o at_o large_a to_o the_o hebrew_n four_o christ_n come_n make_v we_o to_o be_v of_o age_n when_o as_o before_o man_n be_v child_n and_o nothing_o differ_v from_o servant_n as_o the_o apostle_n reason_v to_o the_o galathian_o say_v when_o we_o be_v child_n we_o be_v in_o bondage_n under_o the_o rudiment_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n now_o such_o thing_n as_o serve_v for_o the_o instruction_n of_o child_n be_v of_o no_o further_o use_v when_o they_o come_v to_o be_v man_n &_o so_o be_v it_o with_o this_o law_n cease_v 2._o judicial_a law_n cease_v second_o as_o for_o the_o judaical_a law_n some_o be_v willing_a to_o grant_v that_o those_o of_o they_o be_v to_o cease_v which_o concern_v some_o special_a civil_a custom_n of_o that_o people_n the_o entail_v of_o their_o land_n the_o freedom_n of_o servant_n in_o the_o year_n of_o jubilee_n and_o such_o like_a but_o as_o for_o all_o those_o judicial_n which_o uphold_v and_o back_v any_o moral_a law_n they_o will_v have_v they_o to_o be_v still_o in_o force_n and_o to_o bind_v all_o christian_n of_o those_o that_o lay_v this_o yoke_n upon_o we_o i_o must_v crave_v pardon_n and_o rather_o think_v that_o all_o obligatory_a power_n of_o those_o law_n be_v to_o cease_v at_o the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o jew_n commonwealth_n in_o as_o much_o as_o those_o law_n be_v by_o special_a measure_n of_o circumstance_n square_v and_o fit_v to_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o people_n as_o well_o in_o the_o civil_a as_o ecclesiastical_a estate_n and_o government_n here_o i_o tread_v in_o reverend_a master_n caluin_v step_n 16._o cal_n instit_fw-la lib._n 4._o cap._n 20._o sect._n 16._o who_o in_o his_o institution_n do_v very_o sound_o determine_v this_o point_n show_v that_o it_o be_v neither_o necessary_a nor_o expedient_a that_o the_o law_n of_o other_o nation_n shall_v be_v the_o same_o that_o be_v
though_o we_o do_v still_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o law_n for_o that_o neither_o fear_n lead_v we_o thereunto_o not_o rudeness_n make_v it_o hard_o but_o god_n spirit_n lead_v we_o and_o fit_v our_o heart_n so_o unto_o they_o as_o that_o all_o thing_n become_v delightful_a and_o easy_a and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o apostle_n when_o he_o say_v such_o as_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n 5.18_o gal._n 5.18_o be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n and_o when_o in_o another_o place_n he_o say_v 1.9_o 1._o tim._n 1.9_o the_o law_n be_v not_o give_v to_o the_o righteous_a but_o to_o the_o lawless_a and_o disobedient_a 8.1_o rom._n 8.1_o four_o in_o regard_n of_o condemnation_n the_o law_n curse_n without_o christ_n all_o be_v under_o heavy_a plague_n and_o punishment_n denounce_v in_o the_o law_n against_o the_o transgressor_n but_o christ_n come_v have_v set_v all_o such_o as_o believe_v in_o his_o name_n free_a here-from_a according_a to_o that_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o such_o as_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o again_o he_o have_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n without_o christ_n 8._o gal_n 3.13_o 2._o cor._n 8._o do_v what_o we_o can_v we_o shall_v still_o have_v be_v untoward_a and_o wicked_a servant_n and_o accurse_v but_o through_o christ_n our_o will_n be_v accept_v and_o we_o be_v deliver_v and_o thus_o you_o see_v how_o there_o be_v freedom_n from_o the_o law_n and_o yet_o the_o law_n continue_v wherefore_o neither_o the_o licentious_a antinomi_n nor_o the_o fantastical_a anabaptist_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v which_o deny_v all_o use_n of_o the_o law_n under_o the_o gospel_n and_o maintain_v that_o the_o motion_n of_o the_o mind_n only_o which_o they_o call_v revelation_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v neither_o be_v we_o to_o account_v otherwise_o of_o that_o new_a invention_n then_o false_a and_o fantastical_a and_o flow_v mere_o from_o idle_a fantastict_a brain_n which_o teach_v the_o freedom_n from_o the_o law_n to_o be_v the_o gentile_a freedom_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v never_o give_v but_o only_o to_o the_o israelite_n neither_o do_v belong_v unto_o they_o but_o only_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o agree_v with_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v explain_v in_o the_o gospel_n this_o be_v new_a because_o all_o antiquity_n be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o tertullian_n know_v it_o not_o for_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o have_v teach_v as_o he_o do_v that_o god_n give_v moses_n his_o law_n to_o all_o man_n and_o not_o to_o the_o jew_n only_o that_o reverend_a father_n athanasius_n be_v ignorant_a of_o it_o 2._o lib._n adversus_fw-la jud._n prop._n 2._o for_o otherwise_o he_o will_v not_o have_v teach_v that_o the_o law_n be_v not_o bring_v in_o for_o the_o jew_n sake_n only_o neither_o be_v the_o prophet_n send_v only_o to_o they_o but_o be_v appoint_v to_o this_o euang._n athan._n de_fw-fr lege_fw-la &_o euang._n that_o they_o shall_v be_v master_n and_o pedagogue_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v account_v a_o public_a and_o holy_a school_n as_o well_o in_o those_o thing_n that_o belong_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n as_o to_o the_o discipline_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o all_o other_o ancient_n witness_v their_o continual_a labour_a to_o commend_v moses_n and_o to_o magnify_v his_o writing_n that_o they_o may_v breed_v a_o reverend_a opinion_n hereof_o in_o the_o unbeliever_n wherefore_o this_o be_v a_o new_a device_n and_o as_o it_o be_v new_a so_o be_v it_o dangerous_a many_o way_n and_o to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o let_v we_o then_o know_v the_o truth_n cleave_v unto_o it_o know_v that_o christ_n have_v give_v no_o liberty_n to_o sin_n against_o the_o law_n in_o the_o small_a thing_n let_v we_o still_o walk_v as_o strict_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o law_n as_o if_o we_o have_v no_o liberty_n at_o all_o therefrom_o that_o thus_o we_o may_v be_v answerable_a to_o our_o time_n of_o freedom_n by_o christ_n jesus_n and_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n have_v comfort_n that_o we_o be_v not_o neither_o shall_v ever_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n and_o condemnation_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o thou_o lord_n final_o deliver_v us._n amen_o have_v be_v long_o enough_o already_o in_o the_o generality_n touch_v the_o law_n we_o be_v now_o to_o proceed_v unto_o particular_n quest_n 51._o how_o many_o commandment_n be_v there_o and_o how_o be_v they_o divide_v answ_n there_o be_v ten_o which_o be_v divide_v into_o two_o table_n explan_n this_o number_n of_o the_o commandment_n as_o also_o the_o division_n be_v make_v by_o god_n himself_o who_o give_v they_o write_v as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v in_o two_o table_n of_o stone_n to_o his_o servant_n moses_n table_n the_o commandment_n divide_v into_o two_o table_n and_o herein_o therefore_o do_v all_o writer_n agree_v both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a both_o protestant_n and_o popish_a the_o only_a difference_n be_v about_o the_o right_a distinction_n of_o these_o commandment_n for_o some_o have_v place_v five_o in_o either_o table_n as_o the_o jew_n philo_n and_o josephus_n learned_a writer_n among_o they_o some_o have_v place_v three_o in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o seven_o in_o the_o second_o as_o sometime_o augustine_n do_v to_o express_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o trinity_n but_o the_o papist_n do_v it_o at_o this_o day_n to_o defend_v their_o idolatry_n and_o yet_o to_o keep_v the_o number_n of_o ten_o they_o divide_v the_o last_o commandment_n into_o two_o and_o so_o do_v the_o lutheran_n some_o again_o divide_v they_o by_o four_o in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o six_o in_o the_o latter_a as_o almost_o all_o ancient_a greek_a father_n athanatius_n origen_n gregorius_n nazianzenus_n chrysostomus_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o latin_n as_o elsewhere_o augustine_n hierom_n ambrose_n sulpitius_n etc._n etc._n but_o this_o controversy_n may_v soon_o be_v end_v if_o man_n will_v bring_v their_o religion_n to_o god_n law_n and_o not_o god_n law_n to_o their_o religion_n as_o they_o of_o the_o roman_a church_n do_v for_o if_o the_o first_o table_n be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n of_o the_o law_n teach_v we_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o teach_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n how_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o as_o ourselves_o as_o christ_n himself_o have_v teach_v than_o it_o be_v without_o doubt_n that_o all_o which_o teach_v the_o love_n of_o god_n belong_v to_o the_o first_o and_o all_o which_o teach_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n belong_v to_o the_o second_o table_n which_o be_v so_o and_o four_o distinct_a thing_n give_v in_o charge_n touch_v the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o six_o touch_v our_o neighbour_n and_o no_o more_o how_o can_v the_o distinction_n fit_o be_v otherwise_o make_v but_o into_o four_o and_o six_o again_o let_v the_o last_o commandment_n be_v well_o consider_v and_o it_o will_v easy_o appear_v to_o be_v but_o one_o even_o all_o that_o which_o forbid_v covet_v both_o because_o it_o touch_v but_o one_o thing_n only_o and_o be_v again_o repeat_v in_o a_o different_a order_n in_o the_o book_n of_o deuteronomy_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n 5.21_o deut._n 5.21_o thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n whereas_o in_o exodus_fw-la it_o be_v thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n house_n thou_o shall_v not_o covet_v thy_o neighbour_n wife_n which_o will_v not_o have_v be_v if_o it_o have_v be_v two_o distinct_a commandment_n but_o as_o all_o the_o rest_n so_o these_o in_o their_o repetition_n will_v have_v keep_v their_o proper_a place_n quest_n 52._o in_o which_o table_n do_v you_o learn_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n in_o the_o first_o contain_v the_o four_o former_a commandment_n quest_n what_o be_v your_o duty_n towards_o god_n answ_n my_o duty_n towards_o god_n be_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o fear_v he_o and_o to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n with_o all_o my_o strength_n and_o with_o all_o my_o might_n to_o worship_v he_o to_o give_v he_o thanks_o to_o put_v my_o whole_a trust_n in_o he_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o honour_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o his_o word_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o true_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n commandment_n our_o duty_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o â—â—â—wer_n first_o commandment_n explan_n this_o be_v in_o general_a the_o content_n of_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o be_v thus_o without_o further_a distinction_n set_v down_o have_v respect_n unto_o young_a child_n with_o who_o it_o be_v well_o if_o some_o good_a thing_n in_o general_n be_v put_v into_o they_o as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v and_o with_o such_o brevity_n
the_o sin_n though_o most_o loud_o cry_v of_o that_o people_n and_o for_o this_o be_v it_o that_o the_o main_a sin_n against_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v censure_v with_o death_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o all_o those_o of_o the_o second_o table_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o so_o rigorous_o press_v this_o rule_n as_o to_o infer_v that_o the_o least_o sin_n against_o the_o first_o table_n must_v needs_o be_v more_o heinous_a than_o the_o great_a against_o the_o second_o which_o have_v be_v rash_o conclude_v by_o some_o can_v any_o christian_a persuade_v i_o that_o i_o commit_v a_o more_o damnable_a sin_n in_o be_v overtake_v with_o a_o nap_n at_o a_o long_a sermon_n or_o come_v once_o late_o to_o church_n then_o if_o i_o have_v murder_v my_o own_o father_n let_v i_o be_v throw_v out_o of_o a_o window_n if_o i_o think_v that_o eutychus_n act._n 20.9_o sin_v more_o grievous_o than_o cain_n gen._n 4_o 8._o in_o gather_v a_o proportion_n between_o one_o sin_n and_o another_o all_o respect_n be_v not_o to_o be_v have_v to_o the_o object_n against_o who_o the_o offence_n be_v do_v but_o regard_n must_v be_v have_v also_o of_o the_o kind_n of_o the_o action_n commit_v of_o the_o malice_n or_o infirmity_n of_o the_o committer_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v sometime_o so_o superlative_a that_o they_o overbalance_v the_o general_a respect_n to_o the_o object_n the_o comparison_n therefore_o between_o the_o two_o table_n be_v to_o receive_v modification_n and_o moderation_n by_o restraint_n as_o caeteris_fw-la paribus_fw-la or_o where_o there_o be_v not_o overmuch_o imparity_n otherwise_o in_o eodem_fw-la gradu_fw-la aut_fw-la specie_fw-la wherein_o affection_n intention_n malice_n presumption_n infirmity_n neglect_n etc._n etc._n be_v to_o be_v counterbalance_v among_o themselves_o and_o one_o against_o another_o the_o sixth_o rule_n be_v this_o there_o be_v so_o near_o a_o relation_n betwixt_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o moral_a law_n 6._o rule_n 6._o that_o whosoever_o observe_v all_o fail_v only_o in_o one_o point_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o because_o as_o s._n james_n teach_v there_o be_v one_o and_o the_o same_o the_o author_n of_o they_o all_o and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o of_o two_o evil_n â—0_n jam._n 2._o â—0_n be_v mala_fw-la culpae_fw-la not_z penae_fw-la not_o the_o lesser_a but_o neither_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v and_o hitherto_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n now_o follow_v the_o second_o commandment_n rule_n 2._o of_o the_o singularity_n of_o these_o commandment_n of_o the_o singularity_n of_o these_o commandment_n which_o be_v in_o this_o that_o every_o of_o these_o four_o have_v both_o the_o commandment_n and_o the_o reason_n which_o be_v plain_a in_o the_o three_o latter_a and_o be_v only_o call_v in_o question_n in_o the_o former_a because_o it_o be_v not_o place_v as_o a_o reason_n but_o as_o a_o preface_n to_o all_o the_o commandment_n before_o any_o charge_n give_v whence_o it_o be_v reason_n the_o first_o commandment_n have_v a_o special_a reason_n that_o some_o have_v make_v it_o a_o general_a preparative_n persuade_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o all_o these_o law_n but_o it_o will_v appear_v i_o take_v it_o to_o be_v a_o special_a reason_n of_o the_o first_o also_o and_o more_o proper_o belong_v unto_o it_o if_o we_o consider_v first_o that_o the_o other_o three_o be_v subordinate_a have_v their_o special_a reason_n and_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v this_o being_n chief_a and_o ground_n of_o all_o second_o the_o identity_n of_o the_o reason_n here_o use_v and_o in_o the_o second_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n both_o be_v alike_o fit_a to_o strike_v terror_n into_o the_o offender_n as_o the_o precept_n be_v alike_o the_o one_o forbid_v inward_a the_o other_o outward_a idolatry_n so_o that_o if_o this_o of_o the_o first_o be_v make_v only_o general_a for_o the_o same_o cause_n may_v that_o of_o the_o second_o and_o neither_o shall_v have_v their_o special_a reason_n three_o if_o it_o be_v further_o consider_v how_o this_o reason_n do_v special_o fit_v the_o precept_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n therefore_o thou_o shall_v acknowledge_v i_o and_o none_o other_o i_o bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n etc._n etc._n therefore_o thou_o shall_v be_v ungrateful_a if_o thou_o deny_v i_o or_o join_v any_o fellow_n with_o i_o quest_n 54._o in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o first_o commandment_n contain_v and_o in_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o commandemennt_v be_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o the_o reason_n in_o these_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n quest_n 55._o what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o have_v the_o lord_n for_o our_o god_n which_o be_v to_o love_v he_o above_o all_o to_o fear_v he_o above_o all_o to_o put_v our_o whole_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n unto_o he_o alone_o commandment_n the_o manner_n observe_v in_o handle_v the_o commandment_n explan_n the_o method_n which_o i_o intend_v general_o to_o follow_v in_o open_v the_o commandment_n be_v first_o to_o handle_v the_o commandment_n itself_o and_o then_o the_o reason_n and_o in_o every_o commandment_n these_o two_o part_n the_o duty_n enjoin_v and_o vice_n forbid_v where_o the_o commandment_n be_v affirmative_a and_o contrariwise_o first_o the_o vice_n forbid_v and_o then_o the_o duty_n when_o it_o be_v negative_a this_o first_o commandment_n be_v mix_v or_o compound_v of_o both_o thou_o shall_v have_v i_o for_o thy_o god_n and_o none_o other_o enjoin_v 1._o duty_n enjoin_v touch_v the_o duty_n it_o be_v to_o have_v and_o to_o set_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o practice_n the_o lord_n jehovah_n who_o only_o reign_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n for_o our_o god_n which_o be_v the_o main_a and_o principal_a scope_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n even_o as_o the_o main_a duty_n of_o a_o subject_n towards_o his_o prince_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v he_o and_o to_o swear_v allegiance_n unto_o he_o which_o if_o it_o be_v not_o what_o will_v all_o other_o law_n and_o statute_n avail_v what_o likelihood_n be_v there_o of_o be_v contain_v in_o obedience_n in_o other_o thing_n sure_o none_o at_o all_o but_o that_o the_o person_n which_o be_v unconformable_a in_o the_o first_o will_v live_v like_o a_o disorderly_a riotour_n and_o dangerous_a traitor_n so_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o set_v up_o the_o true_a god_n in_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v our_o vow_v allegiance_n what_o other_o account_n can_v the_o lord_n make_v of_o we_o but_o as_o of_o a_o company_n of_o outlaw_n and_o unworthy_a to_o live_v in_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o his_o church_n and_o to_o be_v fellow-citizen_n with_o his_o saint_n now_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o then_o acknowledge_v this_o duty_n be_v not_o then_o perform_v when_o we_o make_v profession_n in_o word_n and_o outward_o of_o serve_v the_o true_a god_n but_o when_o we_o love_v he_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n when_o we_o fear_v he_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o seek_v unto_o he_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n wherefore_o almighty_a god_n in_o comment_v upon_o this_o precept_n in_o other_o place_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n have_v show_v express_o how_o earnest_o he_o require_v all_o these_o thing_n god_n 1_o duty_n to_o love_v god_n first_o for_o love_n he_o urge_v it_o with_o such_o a_o preface_n and_o strain_v himself_o to_o so_o many_o variety_n in_o press_v it_o as_o if_o he_o will_v make_v know_v that_o all_o else_o be_v nothing_o without_o it_o hear_v o_o israel_n 6.3_o deut._n 6.3_o say_v he_o by_o his_o servant_n moses_n and_o take_v heed_n to_o do_v it_o that_o it_o may_v go_v well_o with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o may_v increase_v mighty_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o hear_v o_o israel_n the_o lord_n be_v god_n only_o 5._o verse_n 4._o verse_n 5._o &_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o might_n 2._o for_o fear_v he_o call_v for_o it_o by_o his_o prophet_n 1.6_o 2._o duty_n to_o fear_v god_n mal._n 1.6_o as_o they_o will_v have_v he_o to_o account_v they_o for_o his_o servant_n and_o child_n if_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n so_o prefer_v this_o fear_n as_o he_o put_v down_o all_o fear_n of_o great_a one_o in_o this_o world_n in_o regard_n of_o it_o say_v fear_v not_o he_o which_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o fear_v
in_o a_o chest_n so_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o at_o any_o time_n to_o come_v unto_o his_o own_o majesty_n and_o whereas_o this_o be_v slander_v with_o the_o name_n of_o presumption_n let_v not_o any_o word_n or_o syllable_n tend_v hereunto_o be_v show_v in_o all_o the_o scripture_n and_o then_o we_o will_v yield_v it_o to_o be_v so_o also_o but_o sure_o it_o be_v that_o all_o thing_n there_o sound_a to_o the_o contrary_a that_o god_n be_v very_o gracious_a to_o all_o that_o seek_v unto_o he_o without_o the_o help_n of_o advocate_n or_o if_o we_o need_v a_o advocate_n as_o sure_o we_o do_v such_o a_o one_o as_o partake_v both_o nature_n we_o have_v one_o appoint_v we_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a 2._o 1_o joh_n 2_o 2._o who_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o i_o be_o sure_a that_o such_o as_o fly_v to_o other_o in_o avoid_v suppose_a presumption_n do_v incur_v very_o damnable_a superstition_n 10._o rom._n 10._o now_o we_o can_v thus_o set_v up_o the_o lord_n yet_o in_o our_o heart_n unless_o we_o know_v he_o according_a to_o that_o how_o shall_v thâ—y_o call_v upon_o he_o of_o who_o they_o hear_v not_o so_o how_o shall_v we_o pray_v unto_o he_o who_o we_o know_v not_o how_o shall_v we_o love_v he_o and_o trust_n in_o he_o ignoti_fw-la nulla_fw-la cupido_fw-la there_o be_v no_o desire_n of_o a_o thing_n unknown_a we_o will_v never_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o serve_v the_o lord_n unless_o we_o know_v he_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v ignorance_n so_o much_o exclaim_v against_o and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n so_o high_o commend_v as_o that_o it_o be_v say_v to_o be_v life_n eternal_a wherefore_o we_o must_v also_o endeavour_v ourselves_o in_o this_o as_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o 11._o joh_n 17._o hâ—b_n 11._o see_v he_o â—hat_n come_v unto_o god_n must_v first_o know_v what_o god_n be_v but_o concern_v this_o we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o add_v any_o more_o in_o this_o place_n because_o it_o have_v be_v already_o handle_v in_o the_o six_o question_n under_o the_o title_n what_o god_n be_v quest._n 56._o what_o be_v we_o forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n answ_n first_o atheism_n which_o be_v the_o acknowledgement_n of_o no_o god_n second_o ignorance_n which_o be_v the_o neglect_n of_o he_o knowledge_n of_o god_n or_o of_o his_o word_n three_o profaneness_n which_o be_v a_o regardlesnes_n of_o god_n and_o of_o h_o s_o worship_n that_o be_v prayer_n hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o sacram_fw-la nt_n four_o inward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v the_o give_v of_o god_n worship_n unto_o creature_n by_o pray_v unto_o they_o trust_v in_o they_o or_o set_v our_o heart_n upon_o they_o explan_n after_o the_o duty_n atheism_n vice_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n 1._o breach_n by_o atheism_n here_o follow_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n not_o all_o but_o the_o principal_a which_o have_v also_o other_o branch_n spring_v from_o they_o the_o first_o and_o main_a breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n that_o strike_v at_o the_o very_a head_n be_v atheism_n a_o monster_n in_o nature_n whereby_o the_o creature_n rise_v against_o the_o creator_n not_o as_o the_o man_n of_o babel_n to_o stop_v the_o passage_n of_o his_o judgement_n but_o unlike_a to_o all_o man_n to_o disannul_v he_o &_o to_o make_v he_o without_o be_v who_o give_v be_v to_o all_o to_o pull_v he_o out_o of_o his_o throne_n and_o to_o leave_v he_o no_o authority_n who_o be_v above_o king_n and_o prince_n and_o to_o put_v down_o his_o power_n who_o alone_o by_o his_o power_n uphold_v all_o thing_n and_o in_o who_o only_o we_o live_v and_o move_v yet_o such_o a_o sin_n as_o this_o there_o be_v among_o monstrous_a and_o unnatural_a man_n and_o that_o not_o only_o among_o some_o barbarous_a people_n in_o profession_n which_o be_v the_o height_n of_o atheism_n but_o even_o secret_o in_o the_o heart_n with_o which_o kind_n many_o be_v infect_v even_o under_o the_o gospel_n and_o this_o be_v when_o man_n do_v but_o in_o their_o heart_n imagine_v that_o it_o be_v all_o vanity_n which_o be_v speak_v of_o god_n or_o that_o there_o be_v no_o such_o god_n as_o the_o word_n do_v describe_v unto_o us._n atheism_n the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o atheism_n thus_o there_o be_v sundry_a sort_n of_o heart-atheisme_n as_o first_o that_o which_o david_n complain_v of_o in_o the_o psalm_n the_o fool_n have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n that_o there_o be_v no_o god_n which_o be_v when_o man_n through_o a_o selfe-conceitednesse_a affect_v to_o be_v wise_a than_o all_o the_o world_n 14.1_o psal_n 14.1_o do_v hold_v this_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n not_o real_o but_o in_o opinion_n or_o show_n be_v a_o idol_n scarecrow_n fit_a only_a to_o keep_v simple_a person_n in_o awe_n by_o these_o their_o reach_a imagination_n prove_v themselves_o most_o simple_a and_o foolish_a of_o all_o other_o for_o what_o great_a folly_n can_v there_o be_v then_o to_o have_v the_o understanding_n blind_v more_o than_o bruit_n beast_n 104._o psal_n 104._o who_o eye_n do_v look_v unto_o god_n and_o so_o receive_v their_o food_n in_o due_a season_n but_o these_o be_v daily_o feed_v and_o clothe_v by_o the_o same_o god_n be_v not_o able_a to_o see_v so_o far_o as_o to_o he_o that_o reach_v out_o the_o hand_n of_o providence_n continual_o to_o sustain_v they_o o_o aegyptiacall_a darkness_n with_o which_o they_o be_v beset_v which_o never_o befall_v any_o that_o be_v leave_v unto_o nature_n only_o except_o epicure_n &_o belly-god_n that_o lie_v overwhelmed_n in_o the_o bottom_n of_o pleasure_n gulf_n 17._o act._n 17._o all_o other_o scorn_v to_o be_v atheist_n and_o rather_o than_o unto_o none_o do_v sacrifice_n to_o the_o unknown_a god_n as_o we_o may_v see_v by_o the_o athenian_n 10.3_o psal_n 10.3_o a_o second_o heart-atheisme_n be_v to_o conceive_v otherwise_o of_o god_n than_o he_o have_v reveal_v himself_o in_o his_o word_n for_o whatsoever_o be_v there_o speak_v of_o god_n such_o a_o one_o he_o be_v yea_o every_o attribute_n of_o god_n be_v god_n so_o that_o the_o heart_n conceive_v a_o god_n without_o any_o of_o these_o be_v guilty_a of_o atheism_n now_o the_o attribute_n of_o god_n be_v mercy_n power_n justice_n presence_n wisedme_n and_o holiness_n all_o infinite_a and_o in_o the_o high_a degree_n so_o that_o he_o which_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n &_o bless_v himself_o with_o the_o covetous_a he_o which_o flatter_v himself_o with_o a_o conceit_n of_o god_n absence_n far_o above_o in_o the_o heaven_n and_o cover_v with_o the_o cloud_n with_o the_o wicked_a against_o who_o joh_n sharpen_v his_o tongue_n and_o he_o which_o kiss_v his_o hand_n in_o secret_a 22.22.3_o job._n 22.22.3_o and_o sacrifice_v to_o his_o net_n in_o his_o prosperity_n praise_v his_o own_o diligence_n &_o industry_n with_o the_o wicked_a one_o of_o zephany_n time_n 1.12_o zeph._n 1.12_o ascribe_v neither_o good_a nor_o evil_a to_o the_o lord_n he_o i_o say_v have_v a_o heart_n possess_v of_o atheism_n and_o hence_o arise_v also_o a_o three_o atheism_n when_o any_o shall_v conceive_v otherwise_o of_o god_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o godhead_n viz._n deny_v either_o the_o son_n or_o holy_a ghost_n as_o turk_n and_o jew_n 2.23_o 1_o iâ—h_n 2.23_o for_o he_o that_o have_v not_o the_o son_n neither_o have_v he_o the_o father_n and_o then_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o atheist_n as_o by_o the_o same_o reason_n he_o be_v that_o have_v not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o ground_n of_o this_o truth_n there_o be_v a_o god_n see_v above_o under_o the_o six_o question_n ignorance_n 2._o breach_n be_v by_o ignorance_n the_o second_o breach_n of_o this_o commandment_n be_v by_o ignorance_n which_o be_v the_o very_a next_o door_n to_o atheism_n because_o that_o where_o ignorance_n prevail_v there_o can_v be_v but_o a_o poor_a deal_n of_o love_n little_a confidence_n and_o simple_a service_n do_v unto_o the_o lord_n this_o ignorance_n be_v sometime_o simple_a &_o sometime_o affect_v simple_a ignorance_n when_o the_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n be_v want_v either_o within_o a_o man_n there_o be_v dulness_n &_o want_n of_o capacity_n or_o without_o there_o be_v no_o vision_n prophesy_v fail_a preach_a cold_o or_o seldom_o exercise_v and_o this_o excuse_v not_o simple_a people_n thus_o live_v in_o ignorance_n 12._o luc._n 12._o if_o they_o do_v thing_n worthy_a of_o stripe_n for_o they_o shall_v notwithstanding_o be_v beat_v even_o where_o vision_n fail_v the_o people_n perish_v 3_o ezech._n 3_o but_o if_o there_o be_v fault_n in_o the_o watchman_n their_o blood_n shall_v also_o be_v require_v at_o their_o hand_n neither_o ought_v this_o to_o seem_v strange_a consider_v that_o natural_a visible_a mean_n the_o heaven_n sun_n &_o star_n 1.20_o rom._n
the_o heart_n the_o very_a esse_fw-la of_o prayer_n and_o a_o worship_n due_a only_o to_o their_o lord_n and_o we_o what_o warrant_v i_o say_v of_o do_v this_o unto_o they_o see_v the_o king_n will_v think_v his_o subject_n make_v his_o fellow_n and_o great_o disdain_v if_o in_o his_o presence_n we_o shall_v first_o kneel_v and_o put_v up_o our_o petition_n unto_o they_o and_o then_o unto_o himself_o for_o the_o papist_n do_v much_o worse_o pray_v oftentimes_o to_o the_o virgin_n mary_n let_v the_o lord_n to_o stand_v by_o as_o it_o be_v a_o cipher_n quest_n 57_o whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n both_o from_o the_o equity_n of_o it_o because_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o none_o other_o and_o also_o from_o the_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n and_o thraldom_n of_o the_o devil_n commandment_n reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n explan_n the_o sin_n against_o this_o law_n be_v so_o great_a and_o the_o duty_n so_o necessary_a above_o all_o other_o great_a need_n there_o be_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v fortify_v by_o strong_a reason_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o omit_v to_o use_v these_o although_o out_o of_o his_o authority_n he_o may_v have_v command_v and_o with_o threaten_n have_v compel_v we_o unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o his_o will_n which_o teach_v we_o first_o how_o unexcusable_a man_n be_v live_v in_o sin_n there_o be_v no_o mean_n to_o draw_v they_o to_o a_o virtuous_a and_o holy_a course_n of_o life_n omit_v for_o first_o it_o be_v reveal_v what_o the_o lord_n will_v have_v we_o to_o do_v then_o have_v we_o his_o absolute_a command_n with_o which_o no_o man_n can_v dispense_v and_o last_o most_o forcible_a reason_n to_o move_v we_o as_o we_o be_v not_o brute_n beast_n but_o reasonable_a soul_n again_o this_o same_o teach_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n the_o minister_n of_o his_o word_n not_o to_o handle_v it_o negligent_o but_o to_o study_v for_o the_o apt_a and_o best_a reason_n wherewith_o it_o may_v be_v more_o enforce_v and_o fasten_v upon_o the_o hearer_n because_o god_n himself_o have_v vouchsafe_v thus_o to_o do_v and_o the_o other_o remiss_a handle_n of_o god_n word_n be_v as_o the_o lay_n of_o twigg_n without_o birdlime_n the_o cast_n of_o a_o net_n into_o the_o water_n without_o weight_n to_o press_v it_o down_o o_o let_v we_o study_v then_o to_o deal_v most_o workman_n like_v as_o divine_a artist_n neither_o play_v with_o text_n and_o multyply_v tantology_n to_o the_o weary_v of_o the_o hearer_n for_o want_v of_o pain_n but_o let_v we_o study_v with_o evident_a demonstration_n and_o argument_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o convince_v man_n conscience_n of_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v be_v ashamed_a and_o cease_v here_o from_o and_o of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v come_v to_o be_v firm_o ground_v herein_o and_o follower_n of_o it_o reas_n 1_o 1.20_o rom._n 1.20_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n be_v two_o first_o from_o common_a equity_n i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n every_o one_o be_v easy_o yield_v unto_o when_o he_o challenge_v but_o his_o due_n but_o in_o require_v you_o to_o have_v i_o for_o your_o god_n and_o none_o other_o i_o challenge_v but_o my_o due_n for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n that_o be_v i_o only_o be_o such_o therefore_o you_o may_v easy_o yield_v this_o unto_o i_o and_o you_o shall_v deal_v most_o unjust_o and_o contrary_a to_o all_o equity_n if_o you_o yield_v not_o to_o have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o there_o be_v nothing_o here_o to_o be_v further_o prove_v but_o that_o the_o israelite_n and_o all_o we_o have_v daily_a experience_n of_o viz._n that_o the_o lord_n be_v god_n only_o they_o have_v experience_n of_o it_o when_o all_o the_o god_n of_o the_o heathen_a be_v not_o able_a to_o stand_v against_o he_o alone_o and_o the_o visible_a most_o goodly_a creature_n of_o the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n do_v teach_v we_o no_o less_o every_o day_n but_o that_o the_o infinite_a power_n and_o wisdom_n which_o make_v they_o all_o be_v the_o only_a god_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o this_o be_v jehovah_n the_o lord_n who_o very_a name_n essence_n or_o be_v do_v imply_v no_o less_o but_o that_o he_o alone_o have_v be_v of_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o other_o thing_n reas_n 2_o the_o second_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o his_o people_n which_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n 2._o heb._n 2._o out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n which_o egypt_n be_v a_o type_n of_o satan_n kingdom_n unto_o who_o we_o be_v all_o in_o bondage_n till_o the_o lord_n by_o his_o christ_n come_v and_o deliver_v us._n now_o it_o be_v a_o unthankful_a part_n as_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v say_v not_o to_o make_v he_o thy_o lord_n and_o sovereign_n only_o unto_o who_o alone_o thou_o be_v behold_v for_o thy_o freedom_n who_o have_v deliver_v thou_o when_o as_o before_o thou_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o under_o hard_a bondage_n but_o if_o thou_o deny_v to_o make_v i_o thy_o lord_n and_o god_n thou_o shall_v show_v thyself_o thus_o unthankful_a because_o that_o i_o alone_o have_v deliver_v thou_o when_o as_o before_o thou_o be_v in_o slavery_n therefore_o thou_o shall_v have_v none_o other_o god_n but_o i_o here_o all_o thing_n be_v most_o plain_a both_o to_o the_o israelite_n and_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v in_o egypt_n under_o pharaoh_n and_o questionless_a they_o do_v there_o serve_v other_o god_n yet_o it_o profit_v not_o but_o still_o they_o be_v in_o sore_a bondage_n 3.4_o exod._n 3.4_o toil_a continual_o in_o make_v brick_n for_o pharaoh_n building_n they_o have_v taskmaster_n over_o they_o most_o rigorous_o exact_v that_o they_o shall_v do_v their_o stinte_n and_o not_o spare_v to_o beat_v they_o when_o they_o fail_v and_o which_o be_v most_o grievous_a of_o all_o 2.14_o col._n 2.14_o their_o male_a child_n be_v appoint_v unto_o the_o slaughter_n so_o soon_o as_o they_o be_v bear_v which_o do_v strike_v they_o as_o much_o as_o continual_a torment_v with_o sword_n in_o their_o side_n but_o when_o through_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o grief_n the_o voice_n of_o their_o cry_n come_v up_o to_o heaven_n the_o lord_n send_v moses_n and_o aaron_n with_o sign_n and_o wonder_n to_o deliver_v they_o and_o by_o his_o judgement_n so_o subdue_v pharaoh_n hard_a heart_n that_o he_o be_v glad_a to_o let_v they_o go_v and_o when_o he_o be_v again_o harden_v and_o follow_v with_o his_o force_n to_o bring_v they_o back_o the_o lord_n divide_v the_o red_a sea_n and_o let_v they_o through_o but_o drown_v their_o enemy_n in_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o deep_a again_o for_o we_o of_o the_o gentile_n when_o we_o be_v in_o bondage_n unto_o satan_n who_o do_v employ_v we_o in_o filthy_a work_n which_o it_o be_v a_o shame_n to_o speak_v and_o have_v power_n over_o ourselves_o and_o child_n so_o that_o we_o be_v all_o but_o dead_a man_n dead_a in_o sin_n and_o condemn_v to_o death_n everlasting_a when_o we_o be_v i_o say_v in_o this_o fearful_a estate_n the_o lord_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o flesh_n who_o in_o the_o cross_n overcome_v and_o triumph_v over_o the_o devil_n and_o make_v we_o free_a yea_o son_n and_o heir_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n of_o a_o kingdom_n in_o heavenly_a place_n if_o therefore_o thou_o do_v either_o reverence_n the_o commander_n the_o most_o high_a and_o mighty_a if_o equity_n be_v of_o any_o force_n with_o thou_o to_o give_v every_o one_o his_o due_a and_o if_o thou_o abhor_v the_o infamous_a note_n of_o ingratitude_n then_o tremble_v to_o show_v any_o disloyalty_n any_o way_n to_o the_o lord_n be_v ashamed_a to_o deny_v the_o best_a of_o all_o his_o due_a and_o study_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o show_v thyself_o thankful_a for_o so_o great_a benefit_n deny_v not_o he_o that_o give_v thou_o be_v with_o the_o atheist_n neglect_n nor_o divine_a knowledge_n with_o the_o ignorant_a be_v not_o loose_o mind_v towards_o god_n worship_n with_o the_o profane_a rob_v not_o god_n of_o his_o honour_n with_o the_o covetous_a epicure_n selfe-lover_n and_o papist_n but_o give_v unto_o the_o lord_n the_o love_n of_o all_o thy_o heart_n fear_v he_o above_o all_o put_v thy_o whole_a trust_n in_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o make_v thy_o prayer_n unto_o he_o only_o quest_n 58._o in_o which_o word_n be_v the_o second_o commandment_n and_o which_o be_v the_o reason_n answ_n the_o second_o commandment_n be_v thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n nor_o the_o likeness_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n above_o or_o in_o the_o earth_n beneath_o or_o in_o the_o water_n under_o
the_o earth_n thou_o shall_v not_o bow_v down_o to_o they_o nor_o worship_v they_o the_o reason_n be_v for_o i_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n be_o a_o jealous_a god_n and_o visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o in_o they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n quest_n 59_o what_o be_v we_o forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n answ_n all_o outward_a idolatry_n which_o be_v first_o by_o make_v the_o image_n of_o god_n or_o of_o any_o creature_n to_o be_v worship_v second_o by_o fall_v down_o before_o any_o image_n three_o by_o serve_v god_n according_a to_o our_o own_o fantasy_n commandment_n â—ees_n forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n explâ—n_n this_o commandment_n be_v negative_a we_o do_v first_o begin_v with_o the_o vice_n forbid_v which_o be_v outward_a idolatry_n every_o corruption_n in_o the_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n image-making_a and_o image-worshipping_a be_v only_o name_v to_o make_v it_o the_o more_o odious_a and_o we_o call_v it_o idolatry_n because_o this_o word_n signify_v a_o serve_a or_o worship_v of_o idol_n or_o image_n which_o in_o greek_a be_v all_o one_o the_o word_n english_v idol_n signify_v a_o show_n representation_n or_o likeness_n the_o word_n english_v image_n signify_v a_o lively_a picture_n or_o portraiture_n now_o this_o idolatry_n be_v again_o subdivide_v worship_v 1_o the_o make_n of_o image_n to_o be_v worship_v the_o first_o be_v the_o make_n of_o image_n to_o be_v worship_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n either_o of_o god_n who_o fit_v in_o heaven_n as_o in_o his_o throne_n or_o of_o his_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n which_o give_v attendance_n about_o his_o throne_n of_o all_o these_o the_o image_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v simple_o forbid_v as_o it_o be_v further_o illustrate_v by_o other_o place_n of_o scripture_n the_o make_v hereof_o may_v not_o in_o any_o wise_a be_v attempt_v reas_n 1_o 22._o esay_n 40.25_o verse_n 22._o first_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a as_o the_o lord_n himself_o signify_v by_o his_o prophet_n say_v to_o who_o now_o will_v you_o liken_v i_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o say_v the_o holy_a one_o he_o sit_v upon_o the_o circle_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n thereof_o be_v as_o grasshopper_n he_o spread_v out_o the_o heaven_n as_o a_o curtain_n and_o stretch_v they_o out_o as_o a_o tent_n to_o dwell_v in_o look_v into_o the_o chapter_n and_o you_o shall_v see_v how_o great_o the_o lord_n disdain_v both_o the_o work_n and_o the_o workman_n and_o good_a reason_n see_v every_o image_n of_o the_o godhead_n 18._o jor._n 10.8_o heb._n 2d_o 18._o be_v a_o doctrine_n of_o vanity_n and_o though_o most_o curious_o polish_v yet_o a_o very_a stock_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o teacher_n of_o lie_n a_o earthly_a king_n or_o great_a person_n will_v stomach_n it_o much_o if_o a_o paltry_a painter_n shall_v presume_v to_o set_v forth_o his_o person_n in_o base_a colour_n without_o any_o appearance_n of_o royalty_n or_o nobility_n with_o a_o swine_n head_n and_o a_o pigmee_n body_n and_o much_o more_o than_o will_v the_o lord_n if_o by_o any_o image_n man_n shall_v dare_v to_o set_v he_o forth_o for_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v as_o much_o belie_v and_o as_o great_o abuse_v in_o be_v portrait_v by_o any_o human_a shape_n he_o be_v immense_a and_o infinite_o glorious_a this_o base_a and_o not_o the_o ten_o thousand_o point_n of_o his_o person_n wherefore_o well_o may_v the_o apostle_n say_v 17.29_o act_n 17.29_o that_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o think_v the_o godhead_n to_o be_v like_a unto_o gold_n or_o silver_n or_o stone_n grave_v by_o the_o art_n and_o invention_n of_o man_n reas_n 2_o 4.15_o deut._n 4.15_o second_o because_o we_o have_v a_o express_a command_n to_o the_o contrary_a take_v good_a heed_n unto_o yourselves_o say_v the_o lord_n by_o moses_n for_o you_o see_v no_o image_n in_o the_o day_n when_o the_o lord_n speak_v unto_o you_o in_o horeb_n out_o of_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o fire_n that_o you_o corrupt_v not_o yourselves_o and_o make_v you_o a_o grave_a image_n etc._n etc._n neither_o can_v there_o any_o toleration_n be_v find_v hereof_o represent_v god_n by_o the_o image_n of_o a_o man_n for_o that_o the_o likeness_n of_o other_o base_a creature_n be_v only_o express_v see_v saint_n paul_n in_o reckon_v up_o the_o image_n of_o the_o heathen_a 1.23_o rom._n 1.23_o say_v in_o way_n of_o reproof_n that_o they_o turn_v the_o image_n of_o the_o incorruptible_a god_n into_o the_o image_n of_o corruptible_a man_n moreover_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o forbid_v to_o make_v image_n but_o have_v also_o straight_o charge_v that_o they_o be_v pull_v down_o 24._o exod._n 23_o 24._o and_o break_v in_o piece_n in_o the_o book_n of_o exodus_fw-la he_o say_v thou_o shall_v utter_o overthrow_v and_o break_v in_o piece_n their_o image_n 13._o chap._n 34_o 13._o and_o again_o you_o shall_v overthrow_v their_o altar_n break_v their_o image_n in_o piece_n and_o cut_v down_o their_o grove_n and_o when_o any_o king_n otherwise_o well_o affect_v have_v be_v negligent_a herein_o he_o be_v brand_v with_o it_o as_o with_o a_o note_n of_o disgrace_n the_o high_a place_n remain_v yet_o in_o his_o day_n reas_n 3_o 31._o exod._n 31._o three_o because_o the_o lord_n be_v wonderful_o provoke_v by_o image_n when_o the_o golden_a calf_n be_v set_v up_o in_o moses_n absence_n how_o grievous_o do_v he_o take_v it_o how_o much_o move_v be_v he_o with_o it_o how_o hardly_o can_v he_o hold_v his_o hand_n from_o destroy_v all_o the_o people_n certain_o he_o be_v never_o more_o move_v to_o indignation_n then_o by_o this_o base_a idolatry_n if_o any_o shall_v say_v that_o his_o anger_n be_v not_o because_o they_o will_v make_v some_o remembrance_n of_o the_o true_a god_n but_o for_o that_o they_o ascribe_v their_o deliverance_n to_o the_o egyptian_a god_n which_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v set_v forth_o under_o these_o likeness_n i_o answer_v that_o without_o doubt_n they_o intend_v hereby_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o true_a god_n and_o because_o their_o ignorance_n can_v not_o better_a devise_n how_o to_o do_v it_o they_o do_v it_o by_o the_o similitude_n of_o calf_n the_o chief_a god_n of_o the_o egyptian_n among_o who_o they_o have_v live_v for_o first_o they_o can_v not_o be_v so_o simple_a as_o to_o think_v any_o worth_n to_o be_v in_o the_o egyptian_a god_n see_v their_o people_n have_v be_v wonderful_o plague_v and_o at_o the_o last_o drown_v in_o the_o sea_n and_o they_o their_o enemy_n deliver_v and_o save_v again_o they_o proclaim_v the_o holy_a day_n unto_o jehovah_n 5._o verse_n 5._o and_o last_o they_o only_o desire_v some_o visible_a thing_n to_o go_v before_o they_o because_o moâ—es_n be_v a_o long_a time_n absent_a from_o they_o who_o be_v wont_v by_o his_o presence_n to_o comfort_v they_o and_o to_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n oracle_n unto_o they_o for_o which_o purpose_n it_o shall_v seem_v rather_o that_o they_o will_v have_v the_o golden_a calf_n fond_o suppose_v that_o they_o can_v not_o have_v god_n presence_n unless_o they_o have_v some_o outward_a thing_n unto_o which_o they_o may_v go_v with_o their_o blind_a devotion_n reas_n 4_o 8.27_o judge_n 8.27_o four_o because_o image_n have_v be_v occasion_n oftentimes_o of_o gross_a idolatry_n gideon_n who_o have_v be_v a_o champion_n of_o the_o lord_n yet_o make_v a_o golden_a ephod_n procure_v the_o destruction_n of_o his_o own_o house_n and_o corrupt_v all_o israel_n for_o it_o be_v say_v that_o they_o go_v a_o whore_v after_o it_o the_o brazen_a serpent_n which_o be_v set_v up_o by_o the_o lord_n own_o command_n 18.4_o 2_o king_n 18.4_o yet_o turn_v to_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o idolatry_n so_o great_a be_v the_o danger_n of_o image_n reas_n 5_o last_o because_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n scandalous_a to_o such_o as_o be_v without_o the_o jew_n and_o turk_n be_v hereby_o harden_v against_o the_o christian_a religion_n when_o they_o compare_v moses_n his_o law_n with_o the_o practice_n of_o romish_a catholic_n who_o make_v so_o much_o account_n of_o image_n when_o the_o lord_n have_v put_v they_o down_o for_o so_o great_a abomination_n 8_o psal_n â—15_n 8_o thus_o you_o see_v that_o simple_o to_o have_v or_o to_o make_v the_o image_n of_o god_n be_v utterlie_o unlawful_a or_o to_o make_v any_o image_n to_o be_v worship_v but_o we_o must_v here_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o make_v not_o this_o commandment_n strict_a than_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v it_o to_o cast_v a_o snare_n upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n it_o be_v true_a that_o as_o the_o image_n so_o the_o image-maker_n and_o image-worshipper_n be_v alike_o abominable_a
even_o as_o the_o holy_a scripture_n yea_o which_o be_v horrible_a before_o they_o and_o against_o they_o it_o be_v a_o far_o great_a wickedness_n account_v among_o they_o to_o omit_v auricular_a confession_n once_o in_o the_o year_n which_o be_v invent_v by_o man_n then_o to_o lead_v a_o vile_a life_n all_o the_o year_n long_o to_o taste_v a_o little_a flesh_n upon_o the_o friday_n then_o to_o wallow_v in_o the_o filthy_a sin_n of_o uncleanness_n that_o a_o priest_n be_v couple_v unto_o one_o lawful_a wife_n then_o that_o he_o defile_v himself_o with_o many_o whore_n â—7_n pap._n pharis_fw-la cap._n â—7_n to_o neglect_v a_o vow_n of_o go_v on_o pilgrimage_n then_o to_o break_v the_o necessary_a vow_n of_o obedience_n in_o diverse_a moral_a and_o christian_a duty_n to_o god_n and_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o whereas_o any_o light_a punishment_n suffice_v when_o god_n law_n be_v break_v such_o as_o break_v any_o of_o their_o tradition_n be_v punish_v with_o imprisonment_n banishment_n death_n neither_o do_v it_o make_v any_o whit_n the_o more_o for_o their_o justification_n whereas_o they_o pretend_v they_o to_o be_v the_o tradition_n of_o holy_a man_n and_o ancient_a for_o this_o be_v the_o colour_n of_o the_o pharisy_n they_o be_v the_o tradition_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o they_o be_v threaten_v for_o teach_v and_o follow_v they_o as_o papist_n do_v at_o this_o day_n yet_o on_o the_o other_o side_n this_o hinder_v not_o but_o that_o a_o true_a christian_a church_n may_v without_o any_o imputation_n of_o idolatry_n invent_v according_a to_o ecclesiastical_a prudence_n and_o impose_v decent_a circumstance_n of_o time_n place_n habit_n and_o gesture_n for_o the_o outward_a clothing_n of_o god_n worship_n so_o they_o be_v neither_o burdensome_a in_o multitude_n nor_o superstitious_a nor_o unsavoury_a but_o tend_v to_o edification_n good_a order_n and_o comeliness_n whereby_o the_o sincere_a inward_a worship_n may_v be_v not_o choke_v but_o cherish_v such_o be_v those_o which_o our_o bless_a mother_n have_v think_v fit_a to_o retain_v as_o be_v use_v of_o old_a in_o the_o pure_a age_n before_o the_o corruption_n of_o popery_n creep_v in_o but_o as_o for_o the_o late_a ceremony_n which_o be_v the_o very_a spawn_n of_o romish_a superstition_n our_o church_n have_v most_o pious_o and_o wise_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o her_o door_n i_o pray_v god_n and_o hope_v they_o shall_v never_o rush_v in_o again_o 4.20_o john_n 4.20_o second_o a_o idol_n be_v worship_v and_o not_o the_o true_a god_n when_o as_o man_n rest_v in_o the_o outward_a work_n of_o his_o service_n without_o the_o truth_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n and_o all_o true_a worshipper_n worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o come_v together_o to_o the_o holy_a communion_n 11.20_o 1._o cor._n 11.20_o when_o you_o come_v together_o into_o one_o place_n this_o be_v not_o to_o eat_v the_o lord_n body_n so_o be_v it_o of_o all_o other_o duty_n the_o outward_a hear_n and_o preach_v of_o the_o word_n the_o outward_a pray_v sing_a and_o give_v of_o thanks_n be_v not_o always_o acceptable_a service_n unto_o god_n but_o when_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o heart_n be_v annex_v the_o draw_v near_o with_o the_o lip_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v away_o be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o herein_o again_o be_v they_o of_o the_o church_n of_o rome_n to_o be_v tax_v for_o that_o they_o place_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n in_o outward_a thing_n in_o kneel_v knocking_z crouch_a kiss_v cross_v repeating_n pray_v upon_o bead_n sprinkle_v with_o holy_a water_n go_v on_o pilgrimage_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o dull_a and_o ignorant_a people_n of_o our_o church_n which_o serve_v god_n with_o the_o bare_a recite_v of_o the_o pater_fw-la noster_fw-la creed_n and_o ten_o commandment_n with_o resort_v to_o the_o place_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o inward_o profit_v no_o more_o than_o stock_n and_o stone_n all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a do_v please_v the_o lord_n no_o better_o with_o their_o service_n than_o kain_n do_v with_o his_o sacrifice_n or_o the_o jew_n imperfect_a offering_n last_o a_o idol_n be_v worship_v and_o not_o the_o true_a god_n when_o man_n presume_v to_o compass_v about_o the_o lord_n altar_n with_o unwashen_n hand_n when_o they_o come_v impenitent_o to_o do_v any_o holy_a duty_n for_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o be_v not_o delight_v in_o any_o such_o service_n yea_o that_o he_o require_v it_o not_o yea_o which_o be_v more_o that_o it_o be_v abomination_n unto_o he_o wherefore_o he_o deal_v with_o the_o jew_n in_o this_o case_n by_o his_o prophet_n esay_n 1.12_o esay_n 1.12_o as_o a_o man_n will_v deal_v with_o his_o profess_a enemy_n who_o notwithstanding_o make_v a_o show_n of_o love_n by_o offer_v his_o best_a service_n he_o send_v he_o as_o it_o be_v to_o meet_v they_o upon_o the_o way_n and_o to_o stay_v they_o from_o their_o incense_n and_o sacrifice_n new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n bid_v they_o to_o bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n in_o vain_a and_o profess_v that_o he_o be_v weary_a of_o their_o solemn_a assembly_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o cause_n hereof_o be_v for_o that_o their_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n that_o be_v they_o live_v impenitent_o in_o oppression_n and_o wrong_v and_o other_o heinous_a sin_n now_o if_o god_n be_v not_o serve_v but_o grieve_v and_o make_v weary_a by_o be_v thus_o serve_v what_o else_o can_v it_o be_v but_o a_o idol_n unto_o which_o homage_n be_v do_v when_o holy_a duty_n be_v undertake_v by_o wicked_a person_n live_v and_o proceed_v in_o their_o sin_n whence_o we_o may_v see_v the_o fearful_a estate_n of_o sinner_n which_o make_v a_o trade_n of_o wickedness_n they_o run_v still_o more_o into_o sin_n even_o into_o the_o worship_v of_o a_o idol_n when_o they_o will_v be_v holy_a when_o they_o will_v give_v god_n honour_n they_o do_v most_o dishonour_n he_o when_o they_o will_v bring_v a_o present_a to_o pacify_v his_o wrath_n they_o make_v he_o more_o angry_a and_o to_o bid_v they_o bring_v no_o more_o oblation_n in_o vain_a wherefore_o whosoever_o thou_o be_v that_o will_v please_v god_n by_o do_v the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n present_v he_o first_o with_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o david_n do_v 16._o psal_n 51._o luke_n 16._o wash_v the_o foot_n of_o the_o lord_n with_o thy_o tear_n as_o mary_n magdalen_n do_v be_v deject_a and_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n foulness_n as_o the_o poor_a publican_n have_v 7._o rom._n 7._o let_v there_o be_v a_o hatred_n of_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v do_v as_o in_o paul_n let_v there_o be_v a_o forsake_v of_o sin_n as_o in_o he_o that_o shall_v have_v mercy_n 28.13_o prou._n 28.13_o and_o then_o shall_v thou_o be_v like_a to_o bring_v a_o acceptable_a present_n and_o not_o to_o depart_v without_o thy_o full_a load_n of_o mercy_n and_o justification_n quest._n 60._o what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o perform_v all_o outward_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n according_a to_o his_o will_n reveal_v in_o his_o word_n commandment_n the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n explan_n this_o duty_n of_o do_v all_o the_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n according_a to_o his_o will_n etc._n etc._n do_v necessary_o follow_v upon_o the_o contrary_n forbid_v viz._n the_o follow_v of_o our_o own_o head_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n for_o if_o we_o may_v not_o make_v our_o fantasy_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o do_n then_o certain_o god_n word_n alone_o must_v be_v our_o rule_n in_o all_o thing_n again_o our_o god_n be_v so_o wise_a and_o provident_a for_o our_o good_a as_o that_o it_o can_v but_o be_v a_o great_a disparagement_n unto_o his_o care_n over_o we_o to_o think_v that_o he_o have_v leave_v we_o at_o six_o abd_v seven_o in_o matter_n of_o so_o great_a moment_n as_o the_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n be_v in_o the_o old_a testament_n the_o temple_n be_v distinct_o plot_v out_o and_o all_o sacrifice_n particular_o prescribe_v 6._o matth_n 6._o and_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n the_o lord_n direct_v his_o disciple_n not_o only_o in_o the_o matter_n but_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o fast_v prayer_n 14._o 1._o cor_fw-la 11._o chap._n 14._o and_o give_v of_o alm_n saint_n pauâ—_n set_v down_o the_o manner_n of_o right_o come_v to_o the_o holy_a communion_n and_o how_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v preach_v and_o hear_v but_o yet_o there_o be_v difference_n for_o matter_n of_o circumstance_n betwixt_o the_o old_a testament_n and_o the_o new_a 4._o gal._n 4._o in_o the_o old_a as_o in_o the_o infancy_n of_o the_o church_n every_o particular_a be_v set_v down_o about_o every_o duty_n for_o that_o be_v the_o time_n in_o which_o they_o
be_v under_o age_n but_o in_o the_o new_a as_o in_o the_o church_n ripe_a age_n we_o have_v only_o general_a rule_n according_a to_o which_o we_o be_v to_o be_v order_v in_o all_o particular_n rule_n 1_o 14._o rule_n of_o circumstance_n under_o the_o gospel_n matth._n 3.15_o 1._o cor._n 14._o first_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v do_v in_o order_n and_o not_o confuse_o the_o author_n of_o this_o be_v christ_n jesus_n when_o as_o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o be_v baptize_v of_o john_n urge_v he_o to_o do_v it_o for_o order_n sake_n for_o thus_o say_v he_o ought_v we_o to_o fulfil_v all_o righteousness_n and_o saint_n paul_n teach_v the_o same_o concern_v prophesy_a that_o one_o only_o shall_v speak_v at_o a_o time_n and_o the_o rest_n be_v silent_a till_o that_o he_o have_v utter_v all_o which_o he_o have_v to_o say_v hence_o it_o appear_v that_o all_o disorder_n about_o god_n service_n be_v a_o fault_n not_o to_o be_v tolerate_v either_o in_o undue_a come_n to_o church_n or_o go_v out_o or_o walk_v sleep_a talk_a or_o by_o hawk_n dog_n or_o unruly_a child_n which_o breed_v a_o confusion_n in_o the_o congregation_n or_o when_o any_o shall_v presume_v to_o teach_v or_o administer_v the_o sacrament_n public_o without_o a_o calling_n rule_n 2_o second_o all_o thing_n must_v be_v do_v in_o great_a humility_n and_o high_a reverence_n towards_o he_o who_o service_n it_o be_v when_o any_o preach_v or_o pray_v or_o join_v with_o other_o in_o these_o duty_n man_n must_v be_v uncover_v woman_n must_v be_v cover_v not_o only_o in_o pray_v but_o also_o as_o i_o think_v yet_o herein_o i_o refer_v to_o the_o laudabl_a custom_n of_o our_o church_n when_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v read_v 11._o 1._o cor._n 11._o for_o this_o be_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n who_o be_v infallible_o guide_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n the_o thessalonian_o be_v commend_v for_o this_o that_o they_o receive_v the_o word_n as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 20._o 1._o thes_n 2.13_o act_n 20._o paul_n with_o his_o company_n be_v note_v to_o have_v kneel_v in_o prayer_n even_o upon_o the_o bare_a ground_n and_o ancient_a christian_n to_o have_v stand_v bareheaded_a all_o the_o time_n of_o their_o be_v in_o the_o church_n which_o reprove_v great_o our_o irreverence_n either_o of_o minister_n in_o read_v or_o preach_v as_o if_o they_o be_v utter_v tabletalk_n or_o of_o people_n in_o sit_v at_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n lie_v along_o sleep_v or_o proud_o behave_v themselves_o any_o way_n the_o turk_n shall_v condemn_v they_o through_o the_o reverence_n which_o they_o use_v to_o the_o alchron_n of_o mahomet_n and_o this_o seem_v to_o i_o to_o justify_v our_o reverend_a &_o humble_a receive_n of_o the_o holy_a communion_n with_o the_o most_o submiss_a gesture_n of_o kneel_v which_o many_o impugn_v but_o without_o sufficient_a ground_n it_o matter_v not_o that_o christ_n sit_v he_o sit_v also_o preach_v but_o we_o stand_v and_o i_o be_o persuade_v if_o we_o shall_v kneel_v and_o the_o people_n kneel_v in_o hear_v to_o express_v our_o unworthiness_n about_o these_o holy_a thing_n though_o we_o differ_v from_o the_o apostle_n and_o christian_n of_o the_o primative_a church_n we_o shall_v not_o offend_v at_o all_o rule_n 3_o 6.1_o matth_n 6.1_o three_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v do_v without_o show_n of_o vainglory_n for_o this_o be_v the_o great_a fault_n of_o the_o pharisy_n and_o christian_n be_v warn_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o in_o their_o pray_n fast_a and_o give_v of_o alm_n we_o be_v not_o to_o desire_v to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n that_o we_o may_v have_v their_o praise_n but_o in_o our_o private_a devotion_n to_o be_v most_o private_a and_o in_o public_a not_o to_o affect_v notoriety_n by_o exceed_v the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o sigh_v groan_a knock_v the_o breast_n etc._n etc._n rule_n 4_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o four_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v accompany_v with_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o zeal_n for_o god_n glory_n for_o without_o love_n whatsoever_o we_o do_v be_v as_o a_o sound_a brass_n or_o tinkle_a cymbal_n if_o zeal_n be_v want_v and_o we_o be_v lukewarm_a we_o shall_v be_v offensive_a to_o the_o lord_n stomach_n 3._o revel_v 3._o and_o he_o will_v spew_v we_o out_o of_o his_o mouth_n wherefore_o if_o the_o minister_n shall_v preach_v cold_o or_o the_o people_n hear_v cold_o if_o they_o shall_v together_o be_v lukewarm_a in_o prayer_n and_o praise_n give_v to_o the_o lord_n there_o will_v be_v a_o sacrifice_n indeed_o but_o for_o want_v of_o the_o fire_n of_o zeal_n undress_v and_o such_o as_o the_o lord_n can_v digest_v therefore_o let_v paul_n his_o zeal_n and_o peter_n and_o stevers_n be_v imitate_v by_o minister_n 8.6_o act_n 17._o act_n 2._o act_n 7._o nehem._n 8.6_o by_o burn_v in_o the_o spirit_n against_o gross_a abuse_n by_o earnest_n exhort_v to_o repentance_n with_o most_o effectual_a word_n and_o by_o reprove_v with_o all_o boldness_n the_o gainsayers_a of_o the_o truth_n and_o let_v the_o zeal_n of_o the_o godly_a in_o nehemiahs_n time_n be_v imitate_v by_o our_o people_n by_o give_v the_o great_a and_o most_o heedful_a attention_n by_o lift_v up_o the_o hand_n in_o prayer_n and_o add_v to_o the_o minister_n petition_n amen_n amen_n rule_n 5_o 17._o 1._o thes_n 5.22_o 2._o cor._n 6_o 17._o five_o all_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v do_v without_o show_n of_o idolatry_n according_a to_o that_o abstain_v from_o all_o appearance_n of_o evil_n and_o touch_v none_o uncleave_a thing_n and_o you_o shall_v be_v my_o son_n and_o daughter_n say_v the_o lord_n therefore_o of_o old_a the_o temple_n be_v garnish_v without_o image_n and_o new_o the_o lord_n supper_n make_v of_o naked_a element_n which_o if_o it_o be_v so_o how_o can_v the_o church_n of_o rome_n be_v excuse_v be_v full_a of_o representation_n of_o heathenism_n and_o in_o the_o very_a sacrament_n have_v the_o image_n of_o a_o lamb_n upon_o their_o wafer_n cake_n if_o any_o scrupte_v shall_v arise_v hereupon_o touch_v the_o cross_n copes_n and_o surplisses_n use_v in_o the_o church_n of_o england_n it_o may_v well_o be_v say_v that_o they_o be_v use_v in_o the_o church_n purity_n and_o have_v not_o their_o beginning_n from_o religion_n corrupt_v and_o so_o be_v not_o resemblance_n of_o thing_n mere_o naught_o but_o first_o good_a afterward_o pervert_v so_o that_o if_o it_o be_v reply_v that_o when_o these_o thing_n be_v use_v there_o be_v a_o outward_a face_n of_o popery_n i_o may_v aswell_o say_v in_o like_a manner_n of_o god_n ancient_a catholic_a church_n even_o as_o when_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n have_v sacrifice_v to_o molech_n and_o other_o baal_n such_o as_o afterward_o do_v offer_v sacrifice_n unto_o god_n make_v some_o resemblance_n of_o their_o abomination_n for_o that_o both_o offer_v sacrifice_n and_o consent_n in_o some_o ceremony_n yet_o it_o follow_v not_o that_o their_o sacrifice_a be_v unlawful_a because_o that_o be_v cut_v off_o which_o make_v it_o naught_o so_o when_o these_o thing_n be_v use_v in_o our_o church_n it_o follow_v not_o that_o they_o must_v be_v naught_o for_o some_o ill_a resemblance_n because_o that_o be_v cut_v off_o which_o make_v they_o naught_o they_o have_v they_o yoke_v with_o idolatry_n and_o superstition_n we_o with_o the_o truth_n quest_n 61._o whence_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n take_v answ_n partly_o from_o the_o punishment_n to_o be_v inflict_v upon_o such_o as_o break_v it_o unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o genera_fw-la ion_n and_o partly_o from_o the_o benefit_n to_o be_v bestow_v upon_o such_o as_o keep_v it_o unto_o the_o thousand_o generation_n reas_n 1_o comfort_n reason_n of_o this_o commandment_n of_o two_o sort_n 1._o of_o terror_n 2._o of_o comfort_n explan_n the_o reason_n use_v to_o persuade_v to_o the_o obedience_n of_o this_o commandment_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o of_o terror_n the_o second_o of_o comfort_n their_o estate_n be_v most_o terrible_a whosoever_o they_o be_v that_o dare_v to_o offend_v here_o the_o lord_n jealousy_n be_v kindle_v against_o they_o and_o he_o will_v punish_v both_o they_o their_o child_n and_o their_o child_n child_n after_o they_o their_o danger_n be_v set_v forth_o by_o three_o degree_n first_o their_o sin_n be_v such_o against_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o sin_n be_v against_o a_o jealous_a husband_n that_o violate_v his_o wife_n chastity_n no_o price_n will_v appease_v a_o husband_n thus_o provoke_v but_o he_o will_v kill_v the_o adulterer_n and_o as_o great_o incense_v be_v the_o lord_n against_o those_o that_o commit_v idolatry_n it_o be_v spiritual_a adultery_n the_o lord_n have_v marry_v they_o unto_o himself_o 2._o hosh_n 2._o that_o like_o a_o good_a and_o obedient_a spouse_n
they_o may_v be_v to_o he_o only_o but_o they_o have_v communicate_v their_o love_n unto_o other_o either_o stock_n or_o stone_n or_o the_o invention_n of_o their_o own_o brain_n reas_n 2_o second_o even_o as_o the_o adulterer_n fault_n extend_v not_o only_o to_o the_o blemish_v of_o himself_o but_o of_o his_o child_n also_o who_o be_v infamous_a unto_o many_o generation_n after_o so_o he_o which_o commit_v this_o spiritual_a adultery_n do_v stir_v up_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n not_o only_o against_o himself_o but_o against_o his_o posterity_n which_o as_o a_o bastard_n brood_n shall_v be_v in_o disgrace_n with_o the_o lord_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n 18._o ezech._n 18._o object_n thus_o the_o lord_n shall_v not_o be_v so_o just_a as_o he_o profess_v in_o ezech_n the_o soul_n that_o sin_v shall_v die_v one_o shall_v not_o die_v for_o the_o iniquity_n of_o another_o sol_fw-mi it_o be_v common_o see_v like_a father_n like_o child_n and_o in_o this_o case_n be_v the_o lord_n threaten_v of_o visit_v sin_n of_o father_n upon_o their_o child_n viz._n they_o make_v their_o father_n sin_n their_o own_o by_o imitation_n as_o common_o they_o do_v therefore_o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o he_o will_v visit_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o all_o their_o child_n and_o every_o one_o of_o they_o neither_o upon_o the_o child_n of_o every_o such_o father_n for_o it_o be_v possible_a as_o ezechiel_n show_v that_o a_o wicked_a man_n child_n may_v abstain_v from_o tread_v in_o his_o father_n step_n and_o then_o the_o lord_n wrath_n be_v pacify_v towards_o he_o whatsoever_o his_o father_n wickedness_n be_v reas_n 3_o 15._o deut._n 15._o three_o as_o a_o honest_a man_n account_v the_o adulteress_n his_o wife_n and_o her_o companion_n his_o great_a enemy_n and_o hater_n so_o do_v the_o lord_n account_n of_o idolatour_n they_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v ever_o will_v his_o friend_n to_o abstain_v from_o familiarity_n with_o they_o and_o to_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o to_o root_v they_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n without_o put_v difference_n betwixt_o stranger_n and_o kinsfolk_n so_o that_o idolatry_n be_v a_o most_o unnatural_a sin_n for_o all_o the_o lord_n love_v in_o create_v preserve_v and_o multiply_v his_o blessing_n he_o be_v requite_v with_o hatred_n and_o enmity_n which_o be_v a_o certain_a argument_n of_o the_o lord_n hatred_n against_o they_o as_o our_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o argument_n of_o his_o love_n unto_o we_o and_o if_o the_o lord_n hate_v they_o all_o the_o creature_n be_v against_o they_o they_o lie_v open_a to_o all_o danger_n 28._o reason_n of_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o comfort_n deut._n 28._o the_o second_o sort_n of_o reason_n here_o use_v be_v take_v from_o the_o benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o bestow_v upon_o such_o as_o keep_v his_o commandment_n first_o they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n show_v they_o god_n blessing_n of_o all_o sort_n shall_v be_v upon_o they_o and_o they_o in_o the_o house_n and_o in_o the_o field_n in_o their_o out-going_a and_o in_o their_o come_n in_o in_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o cattle_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o they_o put_v their_o hand_n unto_o and_o when_o mercy_n will_v stand_v they_o in_o most_o stead_n at_o the_o last_o most_o terrible_a day_n the_o lord_n will_v show_v mercy_n unto_o they_o and_o speak_v comfortable_o come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n receive_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o 24._o matth._n 24._o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n second_o they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n show_v they_o in_o their_o posterity_n unto_o the_o thousand_o generation_n that_o be_v far_o long_o than_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v punish_v in_o their_o posterity_n so_o much_o do_v god_n mercy_n exceed_v his_o anger_n and_o severity_n and_o this_o be_v common_o see_v even_o in_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n wicked_a man_n often_o come_v to_o ruin_v and_o their_o house_n be_v quite_o cast_v down_o and_o if_o not_o in_o their_o own_o day_n yet_o in_o the_o day_n of_o their_o child_n their_o good_n which_o they_o have_v heap_v up_o together_o in_o great_a abundance_n be_v soon_o waste_v and_o scatter_v abroad_o whereas_o the_o sincere_a worshipper_n of_o god_n be_v wonderful_o prosper_v and_o their_o child_n for_o the_o most_o part_n after_o they_o be_v large_o provide_v for_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n i_o have_v be_v young_a and_o now_o be_o old_a yet_o never_o do_v i_o see_v the_o righteous_a forsake_v or_o their_o seed_n beg_v their_o bread_n if_o it_o fall_v out_o otherwise_o as_o sometime_o it_o do_v it_o be_v either_o because_o they_o degenerate_a 18._o 2._o chron._n 32._o ezech._n 18._o and_o be_v not_o like_o their_o righteous_a parent_n as_o manassah_n be_v unlike_a to_o his_o godly_a father_n hezekiah_n and_o in_o this_o case_n it_o be_v threaten_v that_o the_o child_n shall_v die_v notwithstanding_o his_o father_n holiness_n or_o else_o because_o of_o too_o much_o confidence_n in_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a thing_n punish_v why_o righteous_a man_n child_n be_v punish_v as_o david_n confess_v that_o he_o think_v he_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v but_o he_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o his_o kingdom_n by_o his_o son_n absalon_n and_o if_o the_o child_n of_o righteous_a parent_n shall_v ever_o enjoy_v prosperity_n here_o it_o will_v make_v they_o think_v it_o not_o to_o come_v of_o mercy_n but_o as_o hereditary_a to_o the_o righteous_a for_o their_o work_n and_o so_o god_n mercy_n shall_v not_o be_v so_o much_o depend_v upon_o and_o magnify_v or_o last_o for_o the_o probation_n and_o trial_n of_o they_o that_o their_o grace_n may_v shine_v the_o more_o and_o be_v perfect_v as_o it_o be_v with_o job_n who_o patience_n have_v not_o be_v so_o admirable_a have_v not_o his_o affliction_n be_v so_o great_a so_o that_o the_o lord_n in_o promise_a mercy_n to_o thousand_o be_v so_o to_o be_v understand_v as_o if_o they_o walk_v in_o their_o father_n step_n if_o he_o see_v it_o not_o necessary_a to_o cross_v for_o the_o remove_n of_o worldly_a assurance_n or_o for_o the_o reviue_n or_o perfect_v of_o grace_n in_o they_o second_o they_o which_o keep_v his_o commandment_n be_v account_v the_o lord_n friend_n and_o lover_n which_o be_v the_o great_a grace_n in_o the_o world_n for_o the_o lord_n christ_n to_o express_v his_o love_n to_o his_o disciple_n say_v i_o have_v call_v you_o my_o friend_n and_o hereby_o say_v he_o you_o shall_v know_v that_o you_o love_v i_o if_o you_o keep_v my_o commandment_n comfort_n enough_o therefore_o there_o be_v in_o the_o sincere_a worship_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o terror_n enough_o in_o the_o contrary_a wherefore_o let_v the_o punishment_n terrify_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o afraid_a of_o all_o kind_n of_o idolatry_n let_v the_o mercy_n allure_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o frame_v thyself_o always_o so_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n as_o he_o require_v quest_n 62_o which_o be_v the_o three_o commandment_n answ_n thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o hold_v he_o guiltless_a that_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a quest._n 63._o what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n all_o abuse_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o be_v first_o by_o blaspheme_v or_o give_v occasion_n to_o other_o to_o blaspheme_v the_o same_o second_o by_o swear_v false_o deceitful_o rash_o common_o or_o by_o creature_n three_o by_o curse_v and_o ban_v four_o by_o vow_v thing_n impossible_a or_o unlawful_a or_o neglect_v our_o vow_n make_v unto_o god_n five_o by_o light_o use_v the_o holy_a name_n of_o god_n or_o his_o word_n sixthly_a by_o vain_a protestation_n and_o asseveration_n forbid_v vice_n forbid_v explan_n this_o commandment_n be_v negative_a give_v occasion_n again_o to_o begin_v with_o the_o vice_n forbid_v which_o be_v all_o abuse_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n be_v the_o main_a thing_n aim_v at_o in_o the_o first_o table_n which_o be_v when_o he_o be_v set_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n that_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o the_o first_o commandment_n by_o the_o part_n of_o his_o outward_a worship_n right_o perform_v which_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o the_o second_o by_o the_o magnify_n of_o his_o name_n in_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o the_o three_o and_o by_o observe_v right_o the_o appoint_a time_n of_o his_o worship_n which_o be_v the_o intent_n of_o the_o four_o breach_n 1_o blasphemy_n be_v blasphemy_n now_o that_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v honour_v in_o all_o thing_n the_o abuse_n be_v to_o be_v note_v and_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o first_o be_v blaspheme_v etc._n etc._n concern_v which_o note_v first_o that_o
upon_o every_o news_n or_o light_a accident_n for_o the_o name_n of_o the_o great_a god_n of_o all_o be_v reverend_a and_o terrible_a as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o manoah_n ask_v his_o name_n 66.2_o judg._n 13._o esay_n 66.2_o why_o enquire_v thou_o after_o my_o name_n which_o be_v wonderful_a and_o his_o word_n be_v such_o as_o that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v tremble_v at_o wherefore_o let_v all_o such_o as_o fear_v this_o great_a god_n learn_v better_a to_o temper_v their_o tongue_n that_o they_o not_o only_o swear_v not_o in_o their_o common_a talk_n but_o that_o they_o do_v not_o trifling_o use_v his_o holy_a name_n or_o any_o parcel_n of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n 6._o the_o sixth_o and_o last_o abuse_n be_v by_o vain_a protestation_n and_o asseveration_n that_o be_v by_o the_o needless_a use_n of_o they_o when_o some_o earnest_a occasion_n do_v not_o urge_v hereunto_o against_o these_o as_o against_o swear_v that_o speech_n of_o christ_n be_v direct_v 5.37_o matth._n 5.37_o let_v your_o communication_n be_v yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o these_o come_v of_o the_o evil_a one_o of_o the_o devil_n quest._n 64._o what_o be_v we_o here_o command_v answ_n to_o glorify_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o all_o that_o we_o do_v think_v speak_v or_o desire_v and_o to_o labour_n that_o other_o may_v be_v win_v by_o our_o mean_n to_o do_v the_o same_o commandment_n duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n explan_n this_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n and_o be_v thus_o abreviate_v by_o the_o apostle_n whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drinkâ—_n or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o if_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n so_o much_o displease_v unto_o the_o lord_n to_o abuse_v and_o dishonour_v his_o holy_a name_n then_o to_o honour_v it_o by_o all_o mean_n must_v needs_o be_v high_o please_v unto_o his_o majesty_n deed_n deed_n first_o by_o our_o do_n god_n name_n be_v honour_v if_o they_o be_v either_o deed_n of_o piety_n pray_v read_v hear_v preach_v of_o his_o holy_a word_n 50.14.15_o psal_n 50.14.15_o etc._n etc._n for_o thus_o say_v he_o by_o the_o psalmist_n call_v upon_o i_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o i_o will_v hear_v and_o deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o which_o be_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v by_o call_v upon_o my_o name_n vow_v unto_o i_o and_o perform_v thy_o vow_n by_o give_v thanks_n and_o praise_v my_o name_n thou_o shall_v glorify_v i_o 1.20_o phil._n 1.20_o and_o for_o preach_v the_o apostle_n profess_v that_o he_o rejoice_v that_o he_o be_v a_o occasion_n to_o many_o to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n for_o his_o hope_n be_v that_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v thereby_o 19_o 2._o cor_fw-la 8_o 19_o again_o god_n be_v glorify_v by_o deed_n of_o charity_n for_o paul_n exhort_v the_o corinthian_n to_o liberality_n towards_o the_o poor_a saint_n at_o jerusalem_n signify_v that_o a_o faithful_a brother_n be_v choose_v to_o accompany_v he_o in_o his_o journey_n to_o carry_v and_o distribute_v their_o benevolence_n and_o he_o call_v it_o the_o grace_n that_o be_v minister_v by_o they_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o declaration_n of_o their_o prompt_a mind_n because_o that_o when_o the_o poor_a be_v relieve_v homage_n be_v do_v unto_o god_n who_o be_v in_o their_o person_n ready_a to_o receive_v our_o liberality_n and_o his_o name_n be_v also_o praise_v by_o the_o poor_a thus_o relieve_v and_o so_o be_v he_o further_o glorify_v now_o because_o it_o be_v not_o the_o do_v but_o the_o right_n do_v of_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v accept_v 6._o esay_n 1_o matth._n 6._o for_o we_o read_v of_o some_o that_o have_v sacrifice_v keep_v sabbath_n and_o solemn_a assembly_n and_o of_o some_o that_o have_v fast_v pray_v and_o give_v alm_n much_o and_o yet_o have_v be_v reject_v i_o will_v here_o set_v down_o the_o right_a way_n of_o perform_v these_o these_o duty_n that_o god_n name_n may_v have_v glory_n first_o rule_n 1_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v frequent_a and_o often_o 15.8_o how_o good_a work_n must_v be_v do_v john_n 15.8_o herein_o be_v my_o father_n glorify_v say_v our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o you_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n good_a christian_n be_v good_a tree_n good_a ground_n profitable_a sheep_n that_o be_v ever_o yield_v some_o profit_n it_o be_v not_o then_o sufficient_a to_o give_v alm_n sometime_o to_o preach_v and_o hear_v and_o pray_v sometime_o but_o very_o often_o wherefore_o we_o be_v express_o command_v to_o give_v liberal_o so_o many_o as_o have_v 9.6_o 2._o cor._n 9.6_o even_o as_o he_o sow_v his_o ground_n liberal_o that_o expect_v a_o good_a crop_n at_o harvest_n to_o cast_v our_o bread_n upon_o the_o water_n 11.1_o eccles_n 11.1_o to_o give_v a_o portion_n to_o six_o and_o to_o seven_o that_o be_v though_o they_o to_o who_o we_o give_v can_v no_o more_o yield_v we_o our_o own_o again_o than_o the_o water_n if_o seed_n be_v sow_v in_o they_o or_o give_v liberal_o to_o the_o poor_a for_o this_o be_v to_o sow_v upon_o watery_a ground_n which_o in_o those_o part_n be_v most_o fruitful_a we_o be_v command_v to_o be_v instant_a in_o preach_v 5.17_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 1_o thes_n 5.17_o and_o as_o new_o bear_v babe_n to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n to_o pray_v continual_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o give_v thanks_n 2._o second_o these_o duty_n must_v be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o rule_v 2_o truth_n that_o be_v from_o the_o very_a heart_n with_o a_o aim_v at_o this_o only_a end_n that_o god_n may_v have_v glory_n for_o god_n be_v a_o spirit_n 24._o john_n 4_o 24._o and_o the_o worshipper_n of_o god_n do_v worship_n he_o in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n if_o any_o other_o thing_n be_v aim_v at_o as_o the_o praise_n of_o man_n estimation_n among_o the_o people_n to_o merit_v hereby_o at_o god_n hand_n or_o to_o gain_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n it_o be_v but_o pharisaical_a devotion_n 6._o math._n 6._o and_o have_v all_o the_o reward_n here_o rule_n 3_o 2.6_o jam._n 2.6_o three_o these_o duty_n must_v be_v do_v in_o faith_n that_o be_v both_o by_o person_n believe_v and_o in_o assurance_n of_o be_v accept_v in_o all_o our_o devotion_n for_o in_o prayer_n he_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n must_v believe_v that_o god_n be_v and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o rewarder_n of_o such_o as_o seek_v unto_o he_o he_o must_v not_o waver_v lest_o he_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o in_o every_o other_o duty_n hearing_n must_v be_v mingle_v with_o faith_n the_o jew_n be_v note_v 2._o heb._n 4_o 2._o not_o to_o have_v profit_v by_o hear_v the_o word_n because_o it_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n 6._o heb._n 11_o 6._o and_o it_o be_v write_v without_o faith_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o please_v god_n wherefore_o all_o the_o virtue_n and_o good_a work_n of_o heathen_a man_n have_v be_v censure_v for_o splendida_fw-la peccata_fw-la glorious_a sin_n and_o the_o many_o prayer_n whip_n and_o pilgrimage_n perform_v by_o the_o papist_n can_v but_o be_v in_o the_o like_a sort_n be_v partly_o do_v in_o a_o false_a faith_n viz._n to_o merit_n hereby_o and_o partly_o their_o own_o invention_n and_o not_o god_n word_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o these_o superstition_n rule_n 4_o 66.3_o esa_fw-la 1._o esa_n 66.3_o four_o that_o these_o duty_n may_v be_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n a_o man_n must_v be_v separate_a from_o sin_n that_o be_v not_o live_v impenitent_o in_o or_o make_v a_o trade_n of_o any_o sin_n for_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n in_o stead_n of_o glorify_v god_n be_v censure_v for_o such_o as_o do_v offer_v abomination_n when_o they_o bring_v incense_v as_o do_v weary_a the_o lord_n when_o they_o keep_v their_o solemn_a assembly_n he_o that_o sacrifice_v a_o bullock_n be_v as_o if_o he_o have_v slay_v a_o man_n he_o that_o offer_v a_o sheep_n as_o if_o he_o have_v cut_v off_o a_o dog_n head_n and_o all_o this_o be_v because_o their_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n that_o be_v 1.16_o esa_n 1.16_o they_o live_v in_o oppression_n and_o other_o grievous_a sin_n and_o the_o very_a prayer_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abhominaaion_n to_o the_o lord_n god_n 2._o speech_n glorify_v god_n second_o we_o must_v glorify_v god_n by_o our_o speech_n as_o herein_o we_o be_v privilege_v beyond_o all_o other_o earthly_a creature_n &_o this_o be_v by_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o tongue_n right_o use_v 1_o 2.10_o ephes_n 4.29_o jam._n 3._o phil._n 2.10_o first_o when_o our_o talk_n be_v not_o corrupt_v but_o tend_v to_o the_o edification_n of_o hearer_n if_o it_o be_v rail_v curse_a slander_v or_o filthy_a the_o tongue_n be_v make_v a_o corrupt_a
duty_n to_o be_v do_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v first_o work_v of_o present_a necessity_n which_o can_v not_o be_v avoid_v which_o be_v not_o only_o then_o tolerable_a but_o good_a and_o commendable_a according_a to_o that_o speech_n of_o christ_n when_o they_o watch_v he_o whether_o he_o will_v heal_v the_o man_n with_o the_o wither_a hand_n upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n 3.4_o mark_n 3.4_o be_v it_o lawful_a to_o do_v good_a on_o the_o sabbath_n or_o to_o do_v evil_a to_o save_v life_n or_o to_o kill_v as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v this_o be_v a_o right_a sabbath_n day_n work_v to_o do_v good_a or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n tend_v to_o the_o save_n of_o a_o man_n life_n in_o danger_n so_o to_o save_v the_o poor_a helpless_a beast_n either_o fall_v into_o a_o pit_n 12.11_o matth._n 12.11_o or_o want_v sustenance_n he_o show_v elsewhere_o to_o be_v a_o work_n of_o the_o sabbath_n from_o the_o equity_n of_o which_o it_o follow_v that_o to_o put_v to_o our_o help_a hand_n against_o any_o casualty_n fall_v upon_o a_o man_n person_n good_n cattle_n or_o house_n be_v a_o work_n so_o good_a and_o holy_a as_o that_o it_o well_o become_v the_o sabbath_n day_n in_o like_a manner_n be_v it_o to_o be_v hold_v for_o the_o save_n of_o good_a thing_n which_o otherwise_o will_v be_v lose_v by_o gather_v of_o saffron_n milk_v and_o make_v out_o the_o milk_n of_o kine_n and_o sheep_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o thing_n else_o of_o this_o nature_n likewise_o household_n business_n in_o make_v ready_a of_o meat_n and_o keep_v thing_n in_o decent_a &_o comely_a order_n be_v lawful_a upon_o this_o day_n for_o god_n will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_n he_o make_v not_o man_n for_o the_o sabbath_n but_o the_o sabbath_n for_o man_n that_o be_v 12.7_o matth._n 12.7_o he_o do_v so_o much_o favour_v the_o good_a of_o man_n as_o that_o when_o the_o strict_a keep_n of_o this_o time_n be_v prejudicial_a to_o the_o necessary_a good_a of_o man_n he_o will_v rather_o have_v it_o give_v place_n hereunto_o then_o that_o it_o shall_v hereby_o be_v neglect_v 2._o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a in_o gather_v relief_n for_o they_o and_o distribute_v the_o same_o for_o this_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v the_o custom_n in_o the_o apostle_n time_n 16.2_o 1._o cor._n 16.2_o that_o every_o first_o day_n of_o the_o week_n collection_n shall_v be_v make_v for_o the_o poor_a as_o god_n bless_v every_o man_n 3._o duty_n of_o love_n to_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o distress_n by_o visit_v the_o sick_a and_o poor_a prisoner_n 5._o visit_v the_o sick_a matth_n 25._o chap_n 5._o comfort_v those_o that_o mourn_n under_o any_o cross_n or_o calamity_n and_o make_v peace_n betwixt_o those_o which_o be_v at_o variance_n for_o as_o these_o duty_n be_v holy_a and_o have_v excellent_a promise_n and_o become_v we_o at_o all_o time_n so_o special_o upon_o the_o sabbath_n day_n when_o the_o public_a worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n be_v end_v quest_n 2_o sabbath_n reason_n of_o keep_v the_o sabbath_n the_o second_o question_n touch_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n be_v wherefore_o and_o for_o what_o special_a cause_n there_o shall_v be_v time_n thus_o observe_v for_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n see_v that_o the_o spirit_n and_o heart_n which_o be_v inward_a and_o private_a be_v the_o principal_a in_o his_o service_n i_o answer_v that_o the_o cause_n hereof_o be_v sundry_a and_o weighty_a 1._o hereby_o be_v exercise_v the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o man_n when_o as_o because_o of_o god_n commandment_n only_o they_o shall_v separate_v and_o set_v themselves_o apart_o from_o worldly_a business_n what_o haste_n soever_o they_o have_v to_o go_v forward_o with_o the_o same_o and_o at_o three_o time_n in_o the_o year_n especial_o be_v the_o ancient_a people_n of_o god_n try_v both_o for_o their_o obedience_n and_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o almighty_a god_n in_o keep_v their_o sabbaths_n for_o all_o the_o male_n be_v to_o appear_v at_o jerusalem_n three_o time_n in_o the_o year_n before_o the_o lord_n many_o of_o they_o come_v from_o a_o far_o and_o leave_v their_o house_n destitute_a and_o void_a of_o man_n to_o be_v make_v a_o prey_n to_o the_o enemy_n unless_o god_n by_o his_o providence_n shall_v marvelous_o preserve_v they_o and_o according_o be_v they_o ready_a to_o yield_v themselves_o to_o the_o lord_n ordinance_n yea_o to_o more_o than_o he_o require_v at_o their_o hand_n for_o when_o their_o enemy_n set_v upon_o they_o on_o the_o sabbath_n they_o be_v so_o precise_a and_o superstitious_a that_o they_o will_v not_o stir_v to_o arm_v and_o defend_v themselves_o for_o fear_n of_o break_v the_o sabbath_n 2._o 1._o machab._n 2._o and_o thus_o lose_v their_o life_n without_o sufficient_a warrant_n 2._o by_o this_o mean_n concord_n and_o unity_n in_o doctrine_n and_o the_o service_n of_o god_n be_v maintain_v for_o let_v public_a meeting_n be_v due_o frequent_v where_o all_o thing_n either_o be_v or_o aught_o to_o be_v provide_v to_o be_v do_v according_a to_o the_o direction_n of_o god_n holy_a word_n and_o unity_n and_o soundness_n will_v be_v maintain_v but_o take_v away_o these_o and_o a_o confusion_n both_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o religion_n and_o in_o the_o manner_n will_v undoubted_o follow_v when_o every_o one_o shall_v follow_v his_o own_o fantasy_n there_o be_v common_o so_o many_o head_n so_o many_o opinion_n 3._o love_n and_o charity_n and_o all_o save_a grace_n be_v the_o more_o hereby_o increase_v when_o as_o we_o shall_v be_v bring_v public_o as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o stage_n and_o be_v make_v ashamed_a before_o all_o man_n if_o any_o man_n be_v rude_a 14._o 1._o cor._n 14._o and_o wicked_a in_o behaviour_n for_o this_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o preach_n of_o god_n word_n the_o sinner_n come_v be_v reproove_v of_o all_o man_n and_o accuse_v of_o all_o man_n moreover_o the_o same_o prayer_n the_o same_o word_n the_o same_o sacrament_n the_o same_o god_n serve_v there_o by_o we_o altogether_o do_v put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o the_o unity_n whereby_o we_o be_v unite_v one_o unto_o another_o so_o that_o as_o brand_v be_v lay_v together_o do_v make_v the_o great_a flame_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o one_o another_o be_v the_o more_o inflame_v by_o our_o be_v thus_o join_v together_o in_o these_o holy_a duty_n 4._o servant_n and_o cattle_n obtain_v some_o ease_n from_o their_o sore_a labour_n hereby_o who_o good_a the_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o creator_n of_o all_o do_v also_o tender_a for_o admit_v that_o there_o be_v no_o sabbath_n unmerciful_a mind_a man_n will_v work_v out_o the_o very_a heart_n of_o their_o servant_n and_o cattle_n wherefore_o it_o be_v often_o allege_v by_o the_o lord_n that_o thy_o servant_n and_o cattle_n may_v rest_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o 5._o the_o service_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n be_v thus_o uphold_v which_o will_v otherwise_o decay_v and_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n if_o there_o be_v no_o time_n of_o public_a meeting_n but_o all_o man_n be_v leave_v unto_o their_o private_a devotion_n some_o utter_o forget_v what_o they_o owe_v unto_o god_n some_o neglect_v all_o and_o most_o through_o ignorance_n serve_v he_o with_o superstition_n in_o stead_n of_o true_a devotion_n 20.12_o ezech._n 20.12_o six_o the_o sabbath_n thus_o public_o keep_v be_v a_o sign_n unto_o the_o people_n of_o god_n both_o to_o distinguish_v betwixt_o they_o and_o the_o heathen_a that_o know_v not_o god_n and_o to_o represent_v in_o some_o sort_n the_o sabbath_n that_o shall_v afterward_o be_v keep_v in_o heaven_n from_o month_n to_o month_n and_o from_o week_n to_o week_n for_o ever_o 66.23_o esa_n 66.23_o when_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n shall_v rest_v from_o all_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n world_n without_o end_n that_o even_o hereby_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v to_o some_o comfortable_a meditation_n of_o their_o happiness_n to_o come_v if_o it_o be_v some_o comfort_n to_o rest_n from_o toil_v for_o one_o day_n and_o to_o be_v recreate_v with_o god_n sweet_a promise_n preach_v unto_o we_o and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n and_o praise_n oh_o what_o a_o comfort_n may_v we_o think_v it_o will_v be_v when_o as_o we_o shall_v rest_v for_o ever_o and_o be_v in_o possession_n of_o those_o joy_n which_o be_v here_o promise_v in_o the_o company_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n delight_v ourselves_o with_o sing_v alleluiah_n continual_o memb._n 2_o sabbath_n to_o remember_v the_o sabbath_n the_o second_o member_n of_o the_o duty_n here_o enjoin_v be_v to_o remember_v and_o to_o be_v mindful_a of_o this_o sanctification_n and_o this_o remembrance_n must_v be_v first_o general_n all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o week_n when_o we_o bargain_n covenant_n and_o undertake_v any_o business_n afterward_o
first_o than_o the_o second_o and_o the_o first_o last_n quest._n 1_o 19.19_o math_n 19.19_o first_o what_o be_v your_o duty_n towards_o your_o neighbour_n for_o have_v finish_v our_o duty_n towards_o god_n in_o the_o next_o place_n come_v to_o be_v consider_v our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v only_o general_o and_o at_o large_a here_o lay_v down_o in_o the_o catechism_n in_o imitation_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n who_o be_v ask_v which_o be_v the_o commandment_n answer_v the_o first_o be_v thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n &c_n &c_n &_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o &_o to_o the_o young_a man_n which_o ask_v which_o they_o be_v thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n thou_o shall_v not_o bear_v false_a witness_n honour_v thy_o father_n &_o mother_n and_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o and_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o same_o brief_a manner_n give_v the_o sum_n of_o these_o commandment_n not_o that_o good_a christian_n shall_v not_o search_v any_o further_a into_o the_o depth_n of_o they_o but_o content_v themselves_o with_o this_o short_a epitome_n for_o they_o do_v more_o large_o in_o other_o place_n express_v every_o branch_n of_o every_o of_o these_o law_n 5._o math._n 5._o and_o christ_n do_v in_o precise_a word_n tax_v the_o blind_a jew_n for_o thus_o slight_v over_o god_n law_n teach_v only_o thus_o thou_o shall_v not_o k_n will_v then_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o not_o teach_v further_o the_o sin_n here_o forbid_v these_o brief_n therefore_o serve_v for_o remembrance_n for_o the_o weke_a memory_n which_o when_o they_o be_v hold_v and_o right_o understand_v do_v acquaint_v we_o more_o full_o with_o god_n will_v in_o every_o thing_n quest_n 2_o neighbour_n who_o be_v our_o neighbour_n second_o in_o which_o commandment_n be_v your_o duty_n towards_o your_o neighbour_n good_a reason_n be_v it_o that_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v be_v place_v in_o a_o second_o table_n after_o that_o contain_v our_o duty_n towards_o god_n both_o because_o god_n be_v the_o most_o high_a and_o far_o above_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o also_o because_o this_o must_v be_v the_o first_o wheel_n as_o it_o be_v that_o must_v set_v we_o a_o work_n to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n even_o for_o our_o duty_n sake_n towards_o god_n who_o require_v it_o at_o our_o hand_n now_o our_o neighbour_n be_v every_o man_n without_o exception_n unless_o god_n have_v note_v he_o for_o his_o enemy_n though_o he_o dwell_v among_o the_o further_a indies_n and_o we_o never_o see_v he_o though_o he_o be_v our_o enemy_n yet_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v he_o and_o if_o by_o god_n providence_n we_o be_v bring_v to_o behold_v his_o necessity_n at_o any_o time_n we_o be_v bind_v to_o show_v our_o love_n by_o put_v to_o our_o help_a hand_n this_o be_v make_v plain_a by_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o samaritan_n 10.30_o luke_n 10.30_o who_o in_o his_o travel_n see_v a_o man_n wound_v by_o thief_n and_o helpless_a unto_o who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o stranger_n he_o show_v mercy_n pour_v oil_n into_o his_o wound_n and_o set_v he_o on_o his_o own_o beast_n 58.7_o esa_fw-la 58.7_o and_o by_o the_o lord_n commend_v to_o we_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o poor_a neighbour_n be_v it_o not_o to_o deal_v thy_o bread_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o to_o bring_v the_o poor_a wander_a into_o thy_o house_n when_o thou_o see_v the_o naked_a that_o thou_o cover_v he_o and_o hide_v not_o thyself_o from_o thy_o own_o flesh_n so_o that_o whosoever_o be_v flesh_n as_o thou_o be_v be_v thy_o neighbour_n quest_n 3_o 6.1_o this_o commandment_n exceed_v the_o rest_n ephe._n 6.1_o three_o let_v this_o question_n follow_v which_o be_v the_o first_o of_o these_o commandment_n honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n etc._n etc._n this_o commandment_n have_v in_o it_o some_o thing_n singular_a and_o wherein_o it_o exceed_v the_o rest_n of_o this_o table_n viz._n a_o promise_n according_a as_o the_o apostle_n have_v note_v it_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n with_o promise_n namely_o the_o first_o of_o the_o second_o table_n or_o the_o first_o and_o only_a commandment_n with_o a_o special_a promise_n express_o annex_v so_o as_o it_o be_v not_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o second_o commandment_n which_o be_v general_a and_o belong_v to_o all_o but_o i_o speak_v this_o only_a according_a to_o the_o reason_n of_o other_o for_o without_o doubt_n the_o apostle_n call_v it_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n the_o first_o commandment_n and_o the_o commandment_n with_o promise_n so_o usual_a be_v it_o with_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o commandment_n to_o restrain_v they_o to_o this_o second_o table_n only_o and_o as_o the_o first_o of_o the_o first_o table_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n so_o be_v this_o first_o of_o the_o second_o table_n the_o ground_n of_o the_o five_o commandment_n follow_v in_o that_o first_o be_v commend_v unto_o we_o a_o right_a esteem_n of_o god_n in_o this_o of_o man_n make_v after_o god_n image_n and_o special_o bear_v god_n image_n in_o he_o of_o the_o magistrate_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o his_o authority_n and_o power_n whence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o god_n 82.1_o psal_n 82.1_o of_o the_o ancient_a bear_v the_o image_n of_o his_o eternity_n whence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v appear_v as_o one_o ancient_a of_o day_n 37._o dan._n 9_o 37._o of_o parent_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o the_o creator_n of_o thing_n which_o before_o be_v not_o of_o tutor_n minister_n and_o teacher_n bear_v the_o image_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o divine_a knowledge_n and_o where_o this_o due_a esteem_n of_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n be_v settle_v and_o again_o in_o superior_n towards_o their_o inferior_n the_o duty_n of_o the_o other_o commandment_n will_v easy_o follow_v even_o as_o when_o god_n be_v right_o set_v up_o in_o the_o heart_n he_o be_v not_o disgrace_v by_o base_a image_n by_o blasphemy_n and_o profane_v of_o his_o sabbath_n so_o give_v the_o honour_n due_a to_o the_o parent_n magistrate_n master_n and_o instructer_n and_o murder_a adultery_n theft_n false_a witness_n and_o covet_v will_v easy_o be_v put_v away_o murder_v of_o a_o superior_a be_v a_o debase_v of_o he_o as_o of_o a_o ox_n or_o sheep_n when_o he_o bear_v the_o image_n of_o god_n in_o he_o of_o a_o inferior_a it_o be_v a_o extinguish_n of_o that_o reciprocal_a affection_n by_o which_o thou_o shall_v be_v provident_a for_o his_o safety_n because_o he_o give_v honour_n unto_o thou_o adultery_n in_o a_o superior_a be_v a_o vilefy_v of_o his_o body_n make_v it_o the_o member_n of_o a_o foul_a strumpet_n when_o god_n have_v grace_v he_o with_o a_o resemblance_n of_o himself_o in_o a_o inferior_a it_o be_v a_o gross_a neglect_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o good_a parent_n and_o of_o wise_a tutor_n and_o of_o the_o magistrate_n authority_n theft_n be_v a_o trumpet_n to_o sound_v forth_o our_o discontent_n with_o our_o present_a estate_n and_o our_o envy_v in_o stead_n of_o honour_v other_o false_a witnesse-bearing_a be_v a_o plain_a shake_n off_o and_o root_a out_o of_o our_o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o other_o this_o esteem_n of_o our_o superior_n and_o brand_a they_o so_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v have_v in_o base_a account_n and_o for_o covetousness_n there_o will_v be_v no_o room_n leave_v for_o these_o desire_n if_o there_o be_v a_o settle_a esteem_n of_o every_o man_n in_o his_o place_n with_o his_o house_n his_o wife_n his_o ox_n and_o other_o thing_n about_o he_o quest_n 88_o what_o be_v here_o command_v answ_n to_o honour_v that_o be_v to_o love_v reverence_n cherish_v and_o obey_v our_o natural_a parent_n the_o parent_n of_o our_o country_n and_o our_o father_n in_o christ_n 2._o to_o carry_v ourselves_o lowly_a and_o reverent_o towards_o our_o master_n be_v rule_v by_o they_o and_o towards_o the_o ancient_a and_o all_o our_o better_n 3._o if_o we_o be_v superior_n to_o walk_v worthy_a the_o honour_n due_a unto_o we_o from_o our_o inferior_n and_o to_o use_v all_o gentleness_n towards_o they_o take_v father_n how_o take_v explan_n that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o know_v the_o duty_n of_o this_o commandment_n it_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v that_o the_o word_n father_n be_v diverse_o take_v in_o the_o scripture_n even_o for_o every_o superior_a in_o any_o thing_n 1._o for_o our_o superior_a in_o government_n thus_o every_o king_n be_v call_v a_o father_n because_o he_o be_v parens_fw-la patriae_fw-la the_o father_n of_o the_o country_n it_o be_v a_o common_a name_n of_o the_o king_n of_o the_o philistine_n who_o be_v call_v abimelech_n 20.3_o gen_n 20.3_o which_o
be_v the_o king_n my_o father_n 2._o for_o a_o superior_a in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o wise_a counsel_n thus_o the_o counselor_n of_o state_n be_v father_n of_o the_o state_n as_o joseph_n pharaoh_n chief_a counsellor_n speak_v of_o himself_o god_n have_v make_v i_o a_o father_n unto_o pharaoh_n 8._o gen._n 45_o 8._o and_o pharaoh_n cause_v the_o name_n abrech_n that_o be_v father_n to_o be_v proclaim_v before_o he_o and_o the_o senator_n of_o rome_n be_v common_o call_v patres_fw-la conscripti_fw-la reverend_a father_n 3._o for_o a_o superior_a in_o private_a and_o household_n government_n thus_o master_n of_o family_n be_v call_v patres_fw-la familias_fw-la father_n of_o the_o family_n as_o naaman_n the_o syrian_a be_v call_v father_n by_o his_o servant_n 4._o for_o a_o superior_a 5.13_o 2_o king_n 5.13_o in_o the_o invention_n of_o any_o art_n or_o science_n 4._o gen._n 4._o thus_o jubal_n be_v say_v to_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o that_o play_v on_o the_o organ_n and_o harp_n and_o jabal_n the_o father_n of_o all_o that_o make_v tent_n 5._o for_o a_o superior_a in_o thing_n spiritual_a towards_o god_n thus_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v call_v father_n in_o christ_n because_o that_o through_o that_o spiritual_a knowledge_n and_o grace_n exceed_v other_o they_o beget_v man_n unto_o god_n 4.5_o 1_o cor._n 4.5_o as_o paul_n who_o therefore_o call_v the_o galatian_n his_o little_a child_n and_o profess_v to_o the_o corinthian_n that_o he_o only_o be_v their_o father_n for_z i_o beget_v you_o say_v he_o unto_o christ_n 6._o for_o a_o superior_a in_o holiness_n and_o power_n with_o god_n thus_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n call_v elisha_n father_n say_v of_o the_o host_n of_o the_o syrian_n 6.21_o 2_o king_n 6.21_o shall_v i_o smite_v they_o my_o father_n 7._o 2.12_o 2._o king_n 2.12_o for_o a_o superior_a in_o oversight_n and_o instruction_n thus_o elishab_n call_v elijah_n who_o bring_v he_o up_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o prophesy_v my_o father_n my_o father_n the_o chariot_n of_o israel_n and_o the_o horseman_n thereof_o 8._o for_o a_o superior_a in_o estate_n and_o condition_n thus_o rich_a man_n use_v their_o riches_n aright_o be_v father_n of_o the_o poor_a 31.28_o job_n 31.28_o from_o my_o youth_n he_o have_v grow_v up_o with_o i_o as_o with_o a_o father_n say_v job._n 9_o for_o a_o superior_a in_o age_n and_o year_n thus_o the_o gray-headed_a be_v call_v a_o father_n and_o the_o ancient_a be_v as_o father_n to_o be_v exhort_v and_o not_o to_o be_v rebuke_v 10_o according_a to_o the_o common_a acception_n among_o child_n 5.1_o 1_o tim._n 5.1_o there_o be_v a_o natural_a father_n and_o mother_n which_o beget_v bear_v and_o bring_v we_o forth_o and_o up_o in_o the_o world_n and_o if_o one_o of_o they_o die_v or_o he_o or_o she_o that_o suruive_v be_v marry_v again_o and_o he_o or_o she_o unto_o who_o be_v now_o make_v also_o thy_o father_n or_o mother_n though_o not_o by_o nature_n yet_o by_o law_n and_o there_o be_v a_o honour_n due_a unto_o they_o way_n superior_n diverse_a way_n to_o honour_v be_v to_o give_v that_o reverend_a respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o every_o superior_a whether_o in_o authority_n and_o power_n in_o place_n and_o calling_n or_o in_o worth_n and_o dignity_n 1._o in_o authority_n and_o power_n some_o be_v superior_n by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n some_o by_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n and_o some_o by_o the_o law_n of_o contract_n by_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n our_o natural_a father_n and_o mother_n who_o be_v instrument_n of_o our_o very_a be_v by_o who_o tender_a care_n we_o be_v preserve_v in_o our_o infancy_n when_o we_o can_v help_v ourselves_o they_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v recompense_v by_o our_o give_v of_o due_a honour_n unto_o they_o 3.20_o ephes_n 6.1_o col_fw-fr 3.20_o and_o this_o be_v first_o obedience_n in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o lord_n child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o the_o lord_n child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o all_o thing_n for_o that_o be_v well_o please_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v a_o unnatural_a beast_n and_o no_o child_n that_o give_v not_o this_o obedience_n unto_o both_o father_n and_o mother_n 2._o to_o bear_v their_o correction_n with_o submission_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n speak_v as_o of_o a_o most_o common_a thing_n even_o in_o child_n that_o have_v nothing_o but_o nature_n to_o guide_v they_o 12.9_o heb._n 12.9_o we_o have_v have_v the_o father_n of_o our_o body_n correct_v we_o and_o we_o give_v they_o reverence_n 3._o to_o reverence_v they_o in_o give_v they_o all_o outward_a respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o chief_a superior_n and_o fear_v to_o offend_v they_o for_o from_o hence_o the_o lord_n take_v his_o comparison_n 1.6_o mal._n 1.6_o a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n if_o i_o then_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n 4._o to_o cherish_v they_o and_o to_o give_v they_o maintenance_n in_o time_n of_o need_n when_o the_o pharisee_n do_v by_o their_o tradition_n under_o a_o pretence_n of_o holiness_n dispense_v with_o this_o duty_n they_o be_v reprove_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n for_o hypocrisy_n say_v why_o do_v you_o transgress_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n by_o your_o tradition_n 15.3.4.5.6_o matth._n 15.3.4.5.6_o for_o god_n have_v command_v honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n but_o you_o say_v whosoever_o shall_v say_v to_o father_n and_o mother_n by_o the_o gift_n that_o be_v offer_v by_o i_o thou_o may_v have_v profit_n though_o he_o honour_v not_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n shall_v be_v free_a that_o be_v if_o he_o dedicate_v his_o good_n and_o suffer_v they_o to_o want_v whereas_o he_o may_v therewith_o have_v relieve_v they_o if_o a_o widow_n have_v child_n or_o nephew_n say_v saint_n paul_n let_v they_o learn_v first_o to_o show_v godliness_n towards_o their_o own_o house_n 5.4_o 1._o tim._n 5.4_o and_o to_o recompense_v their_o kindred_n for_o that_o be_v a_o honest_a thing_n and_o acceptable_a before_o god_n which_o he_o further_o expound_v afterward_o say_v if_o any_o faithful_a man_n or_o woman_n have_v widow_n that_o be_v 16._o verse_n 16._o to_o their_o mother_n or_o aunt_n let_v they_o minister_v unto_o they_o and_o let_v not_o the_o church_n that_o be_v other_o christian_n be_v charge_v and_o god_n have_v make_v the_o stork_n a_o wonderful_a example_n to_o condemn_v child_n that_o be_v this_o way_n unnatural_a to_o their_o parent_n in_o their_o age_n for_o she_o nourish_v and_o bring_v food_n to_o her_o parent_n in_o their_o old_a age_n wherefore_o she_o have_v the_o name_n chesidah_n pious_a or_o merciful_a in_o hebrew_n and_o in_o greek_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d signify_v this_o kind_n of_o mutual_a retribution_n be_v derive_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o signify_v a_o stork_n in_o these_o thing_n consist_v the_o honour_n due_a to_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o for_o example_n we_o may_v take_v jacob_n who_o obey_v his_o father_n and_o mother_n in_o the_o choice_n of_o his_o wife_n and_o shem_n and_o japhet_n who_o reverence_v their_o father_n noah_n and_o go_v backward_o and_o cover_v his_o nakedness_n and_o joseph_n who_o recompense_v his_o father_n jaacobs_n care_n with_o provide_v for_o he_o in_o his_o old_a age_n and_o all_o holy_a man_n who_o have_v ready_o perform_v these_o duty_n they_o be_v wicked_a child_n therefore_o and_o accurse_v as_o break_v this_o commandment_n in_o the_o head_n that_o do_v continual_o grieve_v their_o godly_a parent_n by_o their_o disobedience_n and_o light_a esteem_n of_o they_o live_v out_o of_o all_o good_a order_n be_v drunkard_n and_o swaggerer_n and_o plunge_v into_o the_o estate_n of_o marriage_n without_o yea_o contrary_a to_o their_o like_n the_o lord_n provide_v of_o old_a that_o such_o shall_v be_v put_v to_o death_n if_o any_o man_n have_v a_o disobedient_a son_n 21.18.19.20_o deut._n 21.18.19.20_o which_o will_v not_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o father_n nor_o the_o voice_n of_o his_o mother_n and_o they_o have_v chastened_a he_o and_o he_o will_v not_o obey_v they_o then_o shall_v they_o take_v he_o and_o bring_v he_o out_o and_o all_o the_o man_n of_o the_o city_n shall_v stone_n he_o with_o stone_n unto_o death_n 13.1_o honour_n due_a to_o magistrate_n rom._n 13.1_o the_o superior_n in_o authority_n by_o the_o law_n of_o nation_n be_v magistrate_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n the_o honour_n due_a to_o they_o be_v 1._o to_o be_v subject_a unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o precept_n let_v every_o soul_n be_v subject_a to_o the_o high_a power_n and_o again_o 2.13.14_o 1._o pet._n 2.13.14_o submit_v yourselves_o to_o all_o manner_n ordinance_n of_o man_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n whether_o
do_v evil_a malefactor_n in_o a_o high_a kind_n among_o christian_n alas_o too_o many_o i_o conclude_v therefore_o that_o that_o god_n who_o in_o this_o commandment_n say_v to_o every_o private_a man_n thou_o shall_v not_o kill_v do_v therewithal_o and_o thereby_o not_o only_o permit_v but_o also_o command_v his_o own_o public_a minister_n to_o kill_v for_o the_o prevention_n or_o avengement_n of_o kill_v other_o heinous_a cry_a sin_n quest_n quest_n here_o it_o may_v be_v demand_v whether_o this_o use_n of_o the_o sword_n belong_v always_o and_o only_o to_o the_o magistrate_n see_v there_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n example_n of_o other_o who_o have_v kill_v and_o have_v therein_o be_v not_o only_o blameless_a but_o also_o commend_v as_o phinees_n and_o moses_n true_a it_o be_v that_o phinees_n have_v no_o civil_a power_n yet_o be_v great_o commend_v for_o kill_a cozby_n and_o zimri_n but_o this_o he_o do_v out_o of_o special_a instinct_n and_o extraordinary_a zeal_n which_o god_n stir_v up_o in_o he_o for_o the_o quench_n of_o a_o extraordinary_a plague_n moses_n be_v yet_o but_o a_o private_a man_n slay_v a_o egyptian_a that_o strive_v with_o a_o israelite_n but_o moses_n be_v a_o eminent_a type_n of_o christ_n and_o perform_v this_o and_o other_o such_o action_n as_o a_o rescuer_v of_o the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o lest_o we_o shall_v doubt_v whether_o he_o have_v a_o special_a instinct_n unto_o this_o enterprise_n saint_n steven_v show_v that_o moses_n even_o before_o the_o solemn_a commission_n give_v he_o by_o god_n appear_v in_o the_o flame_a bush_n have_v a_o inward_a vocation_n and_o notice_n of_o his_o own_o office_n of_o a_o deliverer_n whereof_o this_o slay_v the_o egyptian_a be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o act_n a_o handsel_n which_o as_o himself_o know_v so_o he_o think_v that_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n will_v acknowledge_v â—5_n act_n 7._o â—5_n for_o he_o suppose_v his_o brethren_n will_v have_v understand_v how_o that_o god_n by_o his_o hand_n will_v deliver_v they_o in_o brief_a i_o say_v to_o such_o heroical_a example_n that_o we_o christian_n must_v live_v by_o rule_n and_o not_o by_o exception_n within_o the_o line_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n and_o without_o aspire_v to_o a_o boundless_a imitation_n of_o extraordinary_a action_n heree_n it_o may_v be_v demand_v unto_o what_o crime_n the_o use_n of_o the_o magistrate_n sword_n ought_v to_o be_v extend_v and_o how_o far_o the_o prescript_n of_o capital_a law_n give_v to_o the_o israelite_n bind_v christian_a commonwealth_n whereto_o i_o answer_v first_o as_o modesty_n require_v that_o i_o will_v not_o take_v upon_o i_o the_o office_n of_o a_o lawmaker_n by_o define_v this_o second_o that_o many_o of_o those_o law_n be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o agree_v not_o with_o our_o and_o other_o commonwealth_n three_o as_o for_o the_o chief_a defiance_n of_o the_o first_o table_n as_o hellish_a blasphemy_n and_o gross_a idolatry_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o that_o in_o all_o christian_a estate_n they_o ought_v to_o be_v capital_a as_o they_o be_v among_o the_o jew_n as_o for_o the_o second_o table_n this_o commandment_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v in_o all_o nation_n fence_v and_o guard_v with_o this_o extreme_a punishment_n ex_fw-la lege_fw-la talionis_fw-la in_o the_o same_o kind_n limb_n for_o limb_n life_n for_o life_n which_o be_v of_o force_n so_o general_o not_o out_o of_o imitation_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o jew_n but_o out_o of_o the_o instinct_n of_o nature_n and_o balance_n of_o evident_a justice_n how_o far_o other_o offence_n against_o our_o neighbour_n be_v to_o be_v make_v capital_a be_v a_o great_a difficulty_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o variety_n of_o nature_n and_o disposition_n in_o diverse_a people_n with_o true_a respect_n whereunto_o there_o may_v be_v join_v a_o aim_n at_o the_o best_a and_o most_o principal_a positive_a law_n prescribe_v by_o god_n unto_o the_o jew_n as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o touch_v in_o the_o preface_n before_o the_o commandment_n â—â—2_n gen._n 9_o exo._n â—â—2_n to_o proceed_v now_o in_o the_o description_n of_o that_o which_o be_v here_o forbid_a under_o that_o name_n of_o murder_n i_o say_v it_o be_v to_o shed_v blood_n unjust_o that_o be_v ad_fw-la dâ—liquium_fw-la animae_fw-la to_o the_o spill_n of_o life_n for_o thus_o the_o lord_n describe_v kill_v every_o where_o again_o i_o say_v it_o be_v a_o shed_n of_o blood_n that_o be_v direct_v and_o purpose_a not_o a_o act_n by_o which_o blood_n be_v shed_v by_o accident_n beside_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o doer_n 13._o exod._n 21_o 13._o for_o in_o this_o case_n it_o be_v no_o sin_n but_o in_o a_o fort_n god_n act_n according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o the_o law_n if_o a_o man_n have_v not_o lay_v wait_v but_o god_n have_v offer_v he_o into_o his_o hand_n i_o will_v appoint_v thou_o a_o plaâ—e_n whâ—ther_o he_o shall_v fly_v and_o a_o particular_a instance_n be_v give_v 19.5_o deut._n 19.5_o if_o a_o man_n be_v fell_v aâ—ree_a and_o his_o hand_n strike_v with_o the_o axe_n and_o the_o head_n slip_v from_o the_o helve_z and_o hit_v his_o neighbour_n that_o he_o die_v here_o it_o be_v no_o murder_n therefore_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o die_v by_o who_o stroke_n this_o be_v do_v there_o be_v a_o place_n of_o refuge_n for_o such_o to_o save_v himself_o in_o but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o if_o two_o man_n quarrel_n and_o fight_v and_o one_o kill_v the_o other_o man_n may_v mince_v it_o here_o and_o call_v it_o only_o manslaughter_n but_o indeed_o it_o be_v plain_a murder_n as_o be_v evident_a by_o the_o very_a english_a word_n of_o this_o commandment_n thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n which_o be_v the_o translation_n of_o the_o latin_a nâ—n_a oâ—ciâ—â—es_n and_o sure_o those_o that_o be_v convict_v of_o manslaughter_n have_v in_o their_o indictment_n their_o load_n of_o this_o word_n occiaâ—â—t_o so_o then_o murder_v legal_o and_o precise_o take_v be_v either_o comprise_v under_o occision_n or_o else_o it_o be_v not_o forbid_v in_o this_o commandment_n which_o be_v very_o absurd_a moreover_o the_o case_n of_o our_o excuse_v and_o refine_a manslaughter_n differ_v much_o from_o this_o case_n put_v by_o the_o lord_n by_o which_o the_o law_n for_o the_o quit_n of_o he_o that_o slay_v his_o neighbour_n unaware_o be_v illustrate_v for_o though_o the_o word_n not_o lay_v wait_n be_v use_v and_o not_o hate_v his_o brother_n in_o time_n pâ—ssed_v look_v to_o which_o word_n only_o his_o sin_n may_v be_v extenuate_v for_o that_o he_o that_o slay_v his_o neighbour_n in_o a_o sudden_a quarrel_n may_v be_v say_v not_o to_o have_v hate_v he_o before_o yet_o consider_v the_o instance_n that_o be_v give_v of_o one_o cut_v wood_n to_o make_v plain_a this_o law_n and_o it_o will_v appear_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v no_o meaning_n to_o give_v any_o toleration_n to_o any_o kill_n in_o quarrel_n but_o only_o out_o of_o all_o pretend_v before_o or_o intend_v then_o as_o it_o be_v not_o with_o he_o that_o kill_v another_o in_o heat_n and_o fury_n see_v howsoever_o he_o do_v it_o sudden_o yet_o he_o endeavour_v it_o and_o do_v it_o willing_o indeed_o it_o somewhat_o lessen_v the_o fault_n if_o it_o shall_v manifest_o appear_v that_o slay_v be_v against_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o striker_n either_o for_o that_o the_o instrument_n wherewith_o be_v but_o some_o little_a stone_n or_o stick_v not_o likely_a to_o kill_v or_o for_o that_o the_o part_n of_o the_o body_n smite_v be_v not_o any_o principal_a &_o not_o much_o wound_v and_o herein_o favour_n may_v be_v show_v because_o that_o otherwise_o a_o master_n give_v his_o servant_n correction_n by_o the_o strike_n of_o one_o blow_n unaware_o and_o death_n follow_v shall_v become_v a_o murderer_n whereas_o oftentimes_o death_n have_v follow_v upon_o a_o small_a cause_n but_o in_o these_o case_n our_o law_n and_o statute_n do_v sufficient_o provide_v and_o as_o for_o the_o case_n of_o manslaughter_n now_o discuss_v by_o i_o i_o do_v not_o presume_v to_o make_v myself_o regibus_fw-la sapientorem_fw-la but_o only_o declare_v god_n positive_a law_n which_o if_o i_o deem_v to_o be_v more_o equal_a and_o judicious_a than_o the_o law_n of_o other_o nation_n i_o see_v not_o why_o any_o man_n shall_v be_v aggrieve_v thereat_o 12._o sam_n 12._o last_o i_o add_v by_o any_o mean_n whatsoever_o and_o thus_o all_o accessary_n to_o murder_n be_v murderer_n first_o and_o chief_o he_o that_o command_v or_o counsel_v as_o david_n make_v himself_o guilty_a of_o the_o murder_n of_o vriah_n achitophel_n of_o david_n if_o it_o have_v be_v proceed_v according_a to_o his_o counsel_n and_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o the_o murder_n of_o christ_n 2._o he_o that_o consent_v as_o pilate_n do_v unto_o the_o jew_n about_o the_o
sinful_a course_n of_o life_n which_o they_o may_v have_v amend_v in_o they_o by_o teach_v charge_v reprove_v and_o require_v better_a thing_n at_o their_o hand_n and_o lead_v they_o on_o by_o a_o good_a example_n for_o this_o as_o have_v be_v show_v be_v their_o duty_n as_o it_o be_v to_o furnish_v they_o with_o thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o bodily_a life_n and_o therefore_o as_o in_o the_o deny_v of_o these_o they_o which_o be_v under_o their_o government_n perish_v their_o blood_n shall_v be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n so_o be_v it_o when_o they_o deny_v they_o mean_n necessary_a for_o their_o soul_n and_o much_o more_o if_o they_o give_v they_o the_o poison_n of_o bad_a counsel_n or_o bad_a example_n this_o murder_n of_o soul_n shall_v be_v charge_v upon_o they_o neighbour_n 3_o neighbour_n and_o last_o every_o neighbour_n that_o give_v his_o neighbour_n drink_v to_o make_v he_o drunken_a that_o stir_v up_o one_o against_o another_o to_o sight_v and_o quarrel_v and_o general_o if_o he_o entice_v to_o any_o sin_n or_o do_v countenance_n and_o favour_n and_o defend_v it_o to_o the_o hearten_v of_o a_o man_n on_o therein_o every_o of_o these_o way_n he_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o destruction_n of_o his_o neighbour_n and_o shall_v answer_v as_o a_o soule-murtherer_n for_o this_o be_v tax_v in_o god_n word_n as_o a_o high_a offence_n 2.15_o habbac_n 2.15_o woe_n be_v to_o he_o that_o give_v his_o neighbour_n drink_v that_o be_v to_o make_v he_o drunken_a and_o it_o be_v set_v down_o as_o a_o height_n of_o sin_n 1.31_o rom._n 1.31_o which_o not_o only_o do_v such_o thing_n but_o favour_v such_o as_o do_v they_o and_o good_a reason_n see_v every_o man_n be_v bind_v to_o keep_v his_o neighbour_n as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v from_o sin_n otherwise_o he_o be_v censure_v as_o hate_v his_o brother_n for_o thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n 19.27_o levit._fw-la 19.27_o say_v the_o lord_n but_o rebuke_v he_o plain_o â—nd_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o sin_n oh_o then_o how_o shall_v he_o answer_v it_o that_o provoke_v his_o brother_n to_o sin_n without_o doubt_v he_o shall_v be_v judge_v as_o a_o hater_n yea_o a_o murderer_n of_o his_o brother_n at_o the_o last_o day_n quest_n 93._o what_o be_v here_o command_v answ_n out_o of_o the_o love_n that_o we_o bear_v to_o our_o neighbour_n as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v to_o preserve_v his_o life_n and_o health_n and_o special_o the_o life_n of_o his_o soul_n by_o good_a counsel_n exhortation_n admonition_n and_o the_o like_a explan_n the_o duty_n here_o command_v arise_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o sin_n forbid_v for_o if_o it_o be_v forbid_v to_o murder_n than_o it_o be_v command_v to_o save_v life_n because_o he_o that_o save_v not_o life_n when_o it_o be_v in_o his_o power_n be_v guilty_a of_o murder_n now_o as_o murder_n be_v either_o of_o a_o man_n own_o self_n or_o of_o another_o man_n so_o the_o duty_n that_o we_o may_v be_v free_a from_o the_o guilt_n of_o any_o murder_n be_v to_o endeavour_v to_o save_v both_o a_o man_n own_o life_n and_o the_o life_n of_o another_o man_n danger_n 1_o to_o save_v our_o own_o life_n by_o fly_v in_o time_n of_o danger_n first_o then_o thou_o be_v here_o bind_v to_o preserve_v thy_o own_o life_n by_o the_o use_n of_o all_o lawful_a mean_n 1._o in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n fly_v from_o one_o place_n to_o another_o whether_o the_o danger_n be_v by_o persecution_n as_o david_n be_v endanger_v by_o saul_n and_o therefore_o flee_v from_o he_o and_o as_o athanasius_n a_o holy_a father_n of_o the_o church_n hide_v himself_o a_o long_a time_n when_o he_o be_v seek_v for_o to_o the_o death_n by_o the_o arian_n and_o as_o eliah_n long_v before_o flee_v from_o jezabel_n 19_o 1._o king_n 19_o or_o if_o the_o danger_n be_v by_o famine_n as_o abraham_n isaac_n jacob_n naomi_n and_o other_o holy_a person_n have_v common_o do_v or_o if_o there_o be_v danger_n by_o the_o plague_n the_o chief_a cure_n of_o which_o devour_v evil_a next_o to_o repentance_n be_v to_o change_v the_o air_n and_o that_o speedy_o not_o in_o a_o opinion_n to_o be_v safe_a from_o god_n stroke_n but_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o will_n who_o will_v have_v we_o to_o preserve_v our_o life_n by_o all_o lawful_a mean_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n and_o a_o principal_a ground_n of_o all_o this_o be_v that_o commandment_n of_o our_o saviour_n 10.23_o matth._n 10.23_o if_o they_o persecute_v you_o in_o one_o city_n fly_v into_o another_o and_o the_o special_a command_n unto_o eliiah_n in_o the_o time_n of_o famine_n 20._o 1._o king_n 17._o gen_n 12._o gen._n 20._o and_o the_o lord_n manifest_a approbation_n of_o abraham_n fly_v then_o comfort_v he_o and_o take_v his_o part_n against_o king_n if_o it_o be_v demand_v but_o may_v minister_n fly_v in_o the_o plague-time_n and_o leave_v their_o people_n danger_n answ_n that_o minister_n may_v fly_v in_o time_n of_o danger_n without_o doubt_n they_o may_v if_o it_o be_v god_n will_v to_o preserve_v themselves_o for_o the_o great_a good_a of_o the_o church_n whereas_o if_o they_o shall_v harden_v themselves_o and_o stay_v among_o the_o infect_a there_o be_v apparent_a danger_n of_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o so_o to_o be_v prevent_v of_o do_v further_o good_a in_o the_o church_n 38.21_o 2._o by_o use_v lawful_a mean_v in_o time_n of_o sickness_n esay_n 38.21_o second_o in_o the_o time_n of_o sickness_n keep_v thyself_o warm_a and_o take_v such_o thing_n as_o whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v free_v from_o the_o matter_n of_o thy_o disease_n and_o by_o god_n blessing_n be_v restore_v thus_o hezâ—chiah_n that_o be_v sick_a unto_o the_o death_n be_v bid_v to_o take_v a_o â—umpe_n of_o dry_a fig_n and_o lay_v it_o upon_o the_o boil_v force_n 3._o to_o defend_v ourselves_o with_o our_o best_a force_n three_o be_v set_v upon_o by_o wicked_a man_n or_o by_o the_o enemy_n defend_v ourselves_o with_o our_o best_a force_n recreation_n 4._o by_o use_v lawful_a recreation_n four_o by_o use_v lawful_a recreation_n at_o lawful_a time_n by_o some_o extraordinary_a motion_n of_o the_o body_n or_o otherwise_o cheer_v our_o mind_n and_o spirit_n with_o the_o use_n of_o pleasant_a pastime_n that_o be_v in_o themselves_o indifferent_a such_o be_v shoot_v of_o which_o mâ—ntion_n be_v make_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n 1.18_o â—_o sam._n 1.18_o he_o bid_v they_o teach_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n to_o shoot_v as_o it_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o jasher_n and_o music_n 9_o nehem._n 7.67_o judge_n 14_o 9_o unto_o which_o many_o be_v bring_v up_o and_o propound_v of_o riddle_n and_o the_o like_a but_o here_o be_v no_o toleration_n for_o game_a mere_o for_o gain_n which_o in_o stead_n of_o recreate_v distemper_v the_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o be_v common_o accompany_v with_o many_o foul_a sin_n 9_o to_o preserve_v another_o man_n life_n 1._o by_o almsdeed_n job_n 3_o 9_o for_o the_o life_n of_o another_o man_n this_o be_v preserve_v 1._o by_o alm_n deed_n where_o necessity_n do_v require_v for_o thus_o job_n say_v that_o he_o have_v not_o see_v any_o perish_a for_o want_v of_o clothing_n etc._n etc._n and_o some_o there_o be_v in_o this_o danger_n continual_o unless_o they_o be_v relieve_v and_o he_o that_o see_v it_o and_o have_v wherewithal_o to_o help_v they_o but_o do_v not_o if_o they_o perish_v be_v guilty_a of_o their_o death_n 18.13_o 2._o to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o danger_n 1._o king_n 18.13_o 2._o by_o rescue_v and_o help_v a_o man_n in_o any_o danger_n as_o obadiah_n hide_v the_o prophet_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o cave_n to_o save_v they_o from_o ahab_n and_o jezabel_n in_o time_n of_o persecution_n meekness_n 3_o by_o patience_n and_o meekness_n 3._o by_o patience_n and_o meekness_n prevent_v quarrel_n and_o bloodshed_n that_o do_v otherwise_o often_o time_n follow_v the_o part_n of_o this_o gentleness_n and_o meekness_n be_v 1._o soft_a answer_n when_o any_o mean_n be_v use_v to_o provoke_v we_o 15.1_o prou._n 15.1_o for_o a_o soft_a answer_n put_v away_o strife_n david_n fury_n be_v calm_v when_o abigail_n come_v unto_o he_o with_o gentle_a and_o please_a word_n and_o without_o doubt_n servant_n and_o child_n may_v escape_v many_o cruel_a blow_n if_o they_o will_v frame_v their_o tongue_n to_o this_o soft_a answer_v 2._o a_o stay_a temper_n of_o affection_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o sudden_o move_v and_o for_o trifle_a matter_n neither_o do_v we_o keep_v our_o anger_n as_o have_v be_v show_v already_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n and_o let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o thy_o wrath_n for_o thus_o be_v this_o dangerous_a sin_n prevent_v which_o for_o want_v of_o this_o staid_a temper_n many_o do_v
common_o run_v into_o 3._o a_o disposition_n always_o to_o interpret_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v do_v against_o we_o in_o the_o best_a sense_n that_o we_o can_v as_o it_o be_v note_v to_o be_v the_o property_n of_o love_n it_o think_v not_o evil_a 13.5_o 1_o cor._n 13.5_o for_o by_o a_o misconstruction_n man_n be_v often_o provoke_v causeless_o to_o sin_n against_o their_o own_o soul_n or_o when_o small_a matter_n be_v aggravate_v and_o account_v great_a 4._o a_o love_n of_o peace_n and_o seek_v it_o with_o all_o man_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v according_a to_o the_o precept_n as_o much_o as_o in_o you_o lie_v 12.8_o roâ—_n 12.8_o have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o again_o do_v thou_o desire_v to_o live_v long_o and_o to_o see_v good_a day_n refrain_v thy_o tongue_n from_o evil_a 34.12_o psal_n 34.12_o and_o thy_o lip_n that_o they_o speak_v no_o guile_n cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o seek_v peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o 5._o last_o a_o mind_n content_a for_o the_o love_n of_o peace_n sometime_o to_o depart_v with_o a_o man_n right_a as_o abram_z the_o uncle_n 17._o gen._n 13._o math._n 17._o give_v lot_n his_o nephew_n his_o choice_n be_v content_a that_o part_n which_o he_o leave_v and_o christ_n when_o he_o have_v prove_v that_o he_o be_v not_o to_o pay_v tribute_n or_o poll_n money_n do_v notwithstanding_o pay_v it_o be_v demand_v by_o inter_v and_o timely_o bring_v to_o the_o burial_n dead_a body_n of_o christian_a people_n or_o other_o which_o be_v unbury_v will_v be_v noisome_a and_o prejudicial_a to_o the_o life_n of_o the_o live_n wherefore_o abraham_n provide_v a_o place_n to_o bury_v sarah_n in_o but_o this_o tax_v not_o the_o hang_n up_o of_o parricide_n or_o other_o notorious_a murderer_n in_o chain_n without_o burial_n who_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o honour_n of_o christian_a burial_n and_o this_o duty_n do_v more_o proper_o belong_v to_o the_o five_o commandment_n 10.14_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o ro._n 10.14_o now_o as_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a murder_n as_o well_o as_o a_o corporal_a so_o there_o be_v duty_n to_o be_v do_v to_o preserve_v the_o spiritual_a life_n and_o first_o to_o preserve_v thy_o own_o thou_o be_v bind_v to_o desire_v the_o sincere_a milk_n of_o the_o word_n as_o s._n peter_n say_v that_o thou_o may_v grow_v thereby_o 10.14_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o rom._n 10.14_o attend_v the_o preach_v hereof_o whereby_o faith_n may_v be_v wrought_v and_o confirm_v and_o that_o with_o all_o diligence_n as_o it_o be_v to_o be_v preach_v in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n thou_o must_v hide_v the_o word_n in_o thy_o heart_n by_o serious_a meditation_n as_o david_n do_v 3.16_o psal_n 119.11_o cor._n 3.16_o and_o let_v it_o dwell_v plenteous_o in_o thou_o pray_v continual_o for_o grace_n and_o reverent_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n and_o unto_o all_o these_o join_a obedience_n be_v doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_v yourselves_o if_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n be_v neglect_v 1.22_o jam._n 1.22_o thy_o soul_n can_v live_v thou_o destroy_v thyself_o everlasting_o soul_n to_o preserve_v the_o life_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o preserve_v thy_o neighbour_n spiritual_a life_n 1._o if_o thou_o be_v a_o minister_n teach_v exhort_v rebuke_n use_v all_o meekness_n discretion_n and_o diligence_n in_o doctrine_n and_o life_n to_o keep_v in_o the_o right_a way_n to_o bring_v in_o such_o as_o be_v out_o to_o strengthen_v the_o weak_a to_o comfort_v the_o fainthearted_a to_o curb_v the_o unruly_a to_o inform_v the_o ignorant_a and_o erroneous_a and_o to_o further_a the_o sanctification_n &_o salvation_n of_o all_o 2._o if_o thou_o be_v a_o judge_n a_o ruler_n or_o a_o magistrate_n in_o execute_v justice_n seek_v not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o temporal_a punishment_n to_o make_v man_n afraid_a of_o sin_v but_o much_o more_o because_o they_o shall_v thus_o damn_v and_o destroy_v their_o own_o soul_n commend_v a_o honest_a and_o devout_a course_n of_o life_n both_o by_o word_n and_o example_n so_o as_o s._n paul_n say_v to_o timothy_n thou_o may_v save_v both_o thyself_o and_o many_o other_o 3._o if_o thou_o be_v father_n or_o mother_n master_n or_o private_a governor_n teach_v and_o season_v youth_n in_o good_a thing_n betimes_o command_v they_o with_o abraham_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n instruct_v they_o in_o the_o ground_n of_o religion_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n even_o in_o their_o childhood_n with_o timothy_n grandmother_n chastise_v they_o due_o when_o they_o sin_n against_o god_n as_o ely_n do_v not_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v a_o example_n of_o holiness_n unto_o they_o bring_v they_o to_o the_o public_a place_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o pray_v earnest_o for_o they_o with_o elchana_n and_o hannah_n and_o thus_o thou_o shall_v dedicate_v they_o with_o samuel_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o well_o provide_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n 19.27_o heb._n 3.13_o levit._fw-la 19.27_o 4._o if_o thou_o be_v a_o private_a person_n exhort_v such_o as_o be_v backward_o and_o provoke_v unto_o love_n and_o good_a work_n reprove_v such_o as_o offend_v and_o suffer_v they_o not_o to_o sin_n such_o as_o be_v forward_o in_o goodness_n encourage_v with_o the_o kingly_a prophet_n who_o say_v i_o be_v glud_v when_o they_o say_v 100l_n psal_n 1_o 22._o 1_o cor._n 100l_n let_v we_o go_v up_o to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o no_o mean_n lay_v any_o stumbling-blocke_n before_o thy_o brother_n by_o which_o he_o shall_v fall_v and_o perish_v and_o thus_o many_o private_a person_n to_o their_o great_a joy_n save_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o while_o other_o careless_a of_o these_o duty_n like_o cain_n have_v murderous_a mind_n and_o say_v be_o i_o my_o brother_n keeper_n quest_n 94._o what_o be_v the_o seven_o commandment_n answ_n thou_o shall_v not_o commit_v adultery_n quest_n 95._o what_o be_v here_o forbid_a answ_n first_o all_o outward_a unclean_a action_n of_o adultery_n fornication_n etc._n etc._n second_o all_o filthy_a and_o unclean_a speech_n song_n and_o book_n and_o ballad_n of_o this_o sort_n three_o all_o incontinent_a thought_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o heart_n four_o whatsoever_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o uncleanness_n as_o surfeit_v drunkenness_n and_o idleness_n etc._n etc._n 5.28_o mat._n 5.28_o explanat_fw-la the_o sin_n here_o forbid_v be_v not_o only_o the_o act_n of_o adultery_n but_o whatsoever_o be_v any_o way_n against_o chastity_n or_o soberness_n either_o in_o deed_n in_o word_n or_o in_o thought_n direct_o or_o indirect_o as_o a_o mean_n of_o sin_v here_o against_o for_o thus_o large_a our_o saviour_n show_v the_o extent_n of_o this_o commandment_n to_o be_v where_o he_o say_v whosoever_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n to_o lust_n after_o she_o have_v commit_v adultery_n with_o she_o in_o his_o heart_n stretchihg_v this_o commandment_n to_o the_o very_a thought_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o such_o wicked_a thought_n a_o wander_a eye_n 19.18_o gen_n 19.18_o first_o therefore_o this_o commandment_n be_v break_v by_o unclean_a action_n of_o every_o kind_n whether_o by_o beastiality_n levit._n 18.23_o or_o by_o unnatural_a lust_n rom._n 1.26.27_o and_o so_o foul_a a_o evil_n be_v this_o as_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v more_o against_o it_o even_o in_o the_o view_n of_o the_o world_n then_o against_o any_o other_o sin_n sweep_v away_o even_o whole_a kingdom_n with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n from_o heaven_n not_o spare_v any_o of_o that_o impure_a people_n and_o continue_v the_o memorial_n of_o his_o judgement_n unto_o this_o day_n by_o the_o dead_a sea_n which_o be_v there_o by_o the_o apple_n outward_o fair_a have_v nothing_o within_o they_o but_o smoke_n and_o by_o the_o general_a desolation_n of_o the_o country_n void_a of_o every_o live_a creature_n 22.22_o deut._n 22.22_o or_o the_o act_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v commit_v with_o a_o man_n or_o woman_n marry_v or_o betroth_v and_o this_o be_v adultery_n which_o be_v also_o so_o foul_a as_o that_o the_o punishment_n appoint_v be_v death_n if_o any_o man_n be_v find_v lie_v with_o a_o woman_n marry_v to_o a_o man_n than_o they_o shall_v die_v even_o both_o twain_o to_o wit_n the_o man_n that_o lay_v with_o the_o wife_n 23._o 23._o and_o the_o wife_n if_o a_o maa_n be_v betroth_v to_o a_o husband_n and_o a_o man_n lie_v with_o she_o then_o shall_v you_o bring_v they_o both_o out_o to_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o city_n and_o shall_v stone_n they_o with_o stone_n to_o death_n and_o good_a reason_n that_o adultery_n shall_v be_v thus_o puninish_v because_o it_o be_v a_o abominable_a sin_n diverse_a way_n adultery_n against_o adultery_n 1._o it_o be_v a_o breach_n of_o a_o most_o sacred_a covenant_n make_v before_o god_n and_o the_o congregation_n of_o his_o people_n in_o most_o solemn_a
unto_o such_o thou_o deny_v unto_o the_o lord_n from_o who_o thou_o receive_v all_o and_o unto_o who_o thou_o owe_v all_o who_o will_v also_o require_v at_o the_o last_o day_n say_v i_o be_v hungry_a and_o thou_o do_v not_o feed_v i_o naked_a and_o thou_o do_v not_o clothe_v i_o sick_a and_o in_o prison_n and_o thou_o visit_v i_o not_o sacrilege_n 3_o against_o sacrilege_n last_o rob_v of_o god_n which_o be_v call_v sacrilege_n be_v in_o thing_n dedicate_v when_o they_o be_v take_v away_o and_o in_o tithe_n and_o offering_n when_o they_o be_v unjust_o pay_v and_o without_o conscience_n of_o the_o right_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n have_v forbid_v steal_v from_o man_n so_o and_o much_o more_o strict_o have_v he_o forbid_v steal_v from_o himself_o and_o appoint_v more_o precise_o the_o duty_n to_o be_v pay_v to_o his_o minister_n in_o his_o stead_n now_o that_o we_o may_v say_v something_o of_o this_o sin_n to_o move_v the_o conscience_n of_o all_o such_o as_o make_v conscience_n of_o any_o steal_n it_o shall_v first_o be_v show_v law_n tithe_n due_a by_o god_n law_n that_o tithe_n be_v due_a by_o god_n law_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n second_o wherein_o it_o be_v offend_v about_o the_o payment_n of_o tithe_n and_o three_o how_o god_n be_v rob_v in_o thing_n dedicate_v arg._n 1_o 27.30_o levit._fw-la 27.30_o 1._o that_o tithe_n be_v due_a even_o in_o these_o day_n appear_v from_o direct_a scripture_n all_o the_o tithe_n of_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o ground_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o tree_n be_v the_o lord_n they_o be_v whole_o to_o the_o lord_n he_o say_v not_o shall_v be_v or_o let_v they_o be_v as_o origen_n have_v well_o observe_v of_o other_o ceremonial_a law_n which_o be_v to_o last_v but_o for_o a_o time_n as_o of_o the_o passover_n this_o shall_v be_v a_o law_n or_o a_o ordinance_n unto_o thou_o and_o so_o of_o other_o ceremony_n but_o as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o seven_o day_n it_o be_v the_o lord_n sabbath_n so_o of_o tithe_n 12.24_o exod_n 12.24_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n whence_o arise_v this_o sound_a reason_n that_o which_o be_v the_o lord_n peculiarly_a &_o perpetual_o &_o not_o by_o any_o new_a ordination_n for_o a_o time_n that_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v always_o without_o all_o difference_n of_o time_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n but_o such_o be_v tithe_n they_o be_v the_o lord_n &_o not_o make_v so_o by_o any_o such_o ordination_n therefore_o they_o be_v to_o be_v pay_v even_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n also_o it_o can_v be_v maintain_v that_o tithe_n be_v ceremonial_a or_o appurtenance_n of_o the_o leviticall_a priesthood_n for_o god_n though_o he_o give_v they_o to_o the_o levite_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o first_o find_v they_o in_o that_o incorporation_n but_o only_o transfer_v his_o own_o right_n to_o that_o order_n of_o priesthood_n quousque_fw-la so_o long_o as_o it_o shall_v endure_v and_o after_o the_o cease_n of_o that_o priesthood_n the_o same_o right_n descend_v as_o it_o be_v by_o entail_n to_o the_o succeed_a ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o a_o word_n tithe_n be_v due_a to_o the_o leviticall_a minister_n not_o as_o leviticall_a but_o as_o minister_n and_o so_o be_v successive_o due_a to_o the_o evangelicall_a pastor_n as_o pastor_n and_o not_o formal_o as_o evangelicall_a and_o if_o per_fw-la impossibile_fw-it the_o gospel_n can_v cease_v yet_o shall_v not_o tithe_n cease_v but_o be_v render_v to_o whatsoever_o ministry_n can_v be_v feign_v to_o succeed_v in_o place_n thereof_o 2._o this_o appear_v further_a by_o scripture_n 9.14_o 1._o cor._n 9.14_o conclude_v the_o arg._n 2_o same_o by_o consequence_n it_o be_v ordain_v say_v the_o apostle_n that_o they_o shall_v live_v of_o the_o gospel_n that_o preach_v the_o gospel_n even_o as_o they_o do_v live_v of_o the_o altar_n that_o do_v wait_v at_o the_o altar_n whence_o i_o reason_n thus_o that_o be_v due_a now_o and_o to_o be_v pay_v under_o the_o gospel_n without_o the_o payment_n of_o which_o the_o preacher_n can_v be_v maintain_v according_a to_o god_n ordinance_n but_o such_o be_v tithe_n god_n have_v ordain_v they_o only_o and_o not_o other_o mean_n for_o if_o none_o other_o mean_n can_v be_v show_v to_o have_v be_v ordain_v by_o god_n to_o maintain_v preacher_n than_o tithe_n only_o be_v of_o his_o ordinance_n therefore_o tithe_n be_v due_a now_o in_o these_o day_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o this_o appear_v further_a because_o that_o as_o unto_o aaron_n arg._n 3_o and_o unto_o man_n after_o his_o order_n tithe_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v so_o they_o be_v pay_v unto_o melchisedeck_n after_o who_o order_n be_v christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o represent_v who_o person_n be_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n reason_v to_o the_o hebrew_n here_o man_n receive_v tithe_n that_o die_v 7.8_o heb._n 7.8_o and_o there_o he_o be_v say_v to_o have_v receive_v tithe_n that_o live_v for_o ever_o etc._n etc._n hence_o i_o reason_v thus_o that_o which_o be_v christ_n due_a as_o he_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o god_n blessing_n unto_o the_o people_n that_o be_v the_o due_a of_o his_o minister_n serve_v in_o the_o same_o office_n but_o tithe_n be_v christ_n due_a see_v they_o be_v melchisedecks_n even_o as_o they_o be_v due_a to_o the_o priest_n after_o aaron_n because_o due_a to_o aaron_n and_o they_o be_v christ_n and_o melchisedecks_n as_o they_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o blessing_n for_o eonomine_fw-la in_o this_o respect_n abraham_n be_v note_v to_o have_v pay_v tithe_n to_o melchisedeck_n when_o he_o meet_v he_o and_o bless_v he_o therefore_o they_o be_v due_a to_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o to_o such_o as_o will_v understand_v the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v most_o plain_a for_o tithe_n let_v he_o that_o be_v instruct_v make_v he_o that_o have_v instruct_v he_o partaker_n of_o all_o his_o good_n 6.6_o call_v 6.6_o what_o must_v he_o make_v his_o good_n common_a unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v use_v any_o of_o they_o as_o himself_o none_o will_v grant_v this_o i_o be_o sure_a must_v he_o only_o give_v he_o some_o small_a matter_n as_o a_o alm_n at_o his_o discretion_n ah_o force_a construction_n to_o make_v part_n of_o all_o some_o gratuity_n only_o out_o of_o the_o money_n thus_o there_o remain_v no_o way_n else_o to_o make_v he_o partaker_n of_o all_o thy_o good_n but_o by_o the_o due_a pay_v of_o thy_o tithe_n from_o all_o sort_n of_o thy_o increase_a good_n namely_o which_o arise_v from_o thy_o corn_n from_o thy_o fruit_n from_o thy_o cattle_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v call_v all_o thy_o good_n arg._n 4_o 28.22_o gen._n 14._o gen._n 28.22_o a_o four_o argument_n may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n abel_n and_o cain_n acknowledge_v something_o due_a to_o the_o lord_n when_o they_o bring_v unto_o he_o part_n of_o their_o increase_n abraham_n more_o particular_o pay_v the_o tithe_n of_o all_o jacob_n vow_v to_o give_v the_o ten_o to_o the_o lord_n under_o the_o new_a testament_n there_o be_v a_o community_n of_o thing_n among_o christian_n for_o 200._o year_n according_a to_o tertullian_n which_o be_v dissolve_v by_o vrlan_n bishop_n of_o rome_n tithe_n come_v again_o into_o use_n according_a to_o origin_n cyprian_n and_o gregory_n long_o before_o the_o laterane_n counsel_n by_o which_o the_o pope_n of_o rome_n make_v they_o ceremonial_a take_v advantage_n of_o impropriation_n for_o their_o own_o gain_n who_o so_o will_v be_v further_o instruct_v herein_o may_v read_v the_o learned_a treatise_n write_v of_o this_o subject_n by_o doctor_n carlion_n now_o bishop_n of_o chichester_n by_o master_n roberts_n minister_n of_o norwich_n and_o other_o it_o be_v to_o be_v renounce_v therefore_o as_o a_o error_n to_o hold_v that_o tithe_n be_v not_o now_o due_a by_o god_n law_n and_o the_o ministry_n shall_v live_v upon_o the_o benevolence_n of_o people_n as_o wickliff_n be_v deceive_v in_o his_o judgement_n do_v it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o say_v it_o be_v a_o ceremony_n and_o so_o belong_v only_o to_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n for_o though_o a_o figure_n may_v be_v find_v herein_o as_o athanasin_n have_v observe_v â—_o a_o hebrew_n letter_n express_v ten_o set_v forth_o the_o first_o letter_n of_o jesus_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o mere_o ceremonial_a as_o other_o thing_n that_o have_v no_o further_o use_v but_o to_o prefigure_v jesus_n this_o be_v a_o maintenance_n for_o god_n minister_n such_o as_o he_o have_v ordain_v always_o to_o be_v in_o his_o church_n though_o not_o after_o the_o same_o order_n yet_o such_o as_o have_v be_v show_v as_o unto_o which_o tithe_n be_v also_o pay_v tithe_n 2_o the_o right_a pay_v of_o tithe_n it_o follow_v now_o therefore_o that_o
god_n as_o david_n do_v of_o ahitophel_n and_o doeg_n who_o have_v most_o notorious_o express_v their_o malice_n and_o as_o eliiah_n do_v against_o the_o israelite_n who_o have_v kill_v the_o prophet_n and_o break_v down_o the_o altar_n or_o before_o man_n as_o paul_n do_v of_o false_a teacher_n to_o the_o galatian_n and_o so_o do_v peter_n and_o jude_n give_v they_o disgraceful_a name_n that_o other_o may_v take_v heed_n of_o their_o company_n and_o be_v infect_v by_o they_o or_o before_o themselves_o in_o public_a as_o paul_n call_v the_o galatian_n foolish_a 3.1_o gal._n 3.1_o and_o bewitch_v and_o esay_n the_o israelite_n prince_n of_o sodom_n and_o people_n of_o gomorrah_n or_o last_o 18.17_o levit._fw-la 19.17_o matth._n 18.17_o in_o private_a reprove_v offender_n for_o thou_o shall_v rebuke_v thy_o neighbour_n for_o his_o fault_n and_o not_o suffer_v he_o to_o sin_n and_o if_o he_o hear_v not_o thou_o tell_v it_o to_o the_o church_n say_v christ_n complain_v to_o the_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n from_o who_o he_o may_v receive_v due_a censure_n but_o it_o be_v offend_v in_o make_v such_o complaint_n upon_o any_o either_o if_o it_o be_v but_o upon_o conjecture_n and_o not_o apparent_a certainty_n or_o in_o doubtful_a action_n that_o may_v have_v a_o better_a construction_n or_o out_o of_o malice_n or_o vainglory_n seek_v by_o the_o disgrace_n of_o our_o neighbour_n to_o bring_v ourselves_o into_o credit_n or_o last_o 8._o john_n 8._o be_v in_o as_o great_a or_o great_a fault_n ourselves_o for_o he_o that_o be_v without_o sin_n among_o you_o say_v christ_n cast_v the_o first_o stone_n at_o she_o and_o hypocrite_n cast_v first_o out_o the_o beam_n which_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o eye_n and_o then_o shall_v thou_o see_v more_o clear_o to_o cast_v the_o mote_n out_o of_o thy_o brother_n eye_n the_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n therefore_o be_v unjust_o to_o detract_v from_o the_o good_a name_n of_o our_o neighbour_n by_o any_o mean_n 19.17_o deut._n 19.17_o first_o by_o unjust_a and_o false_a accusation_n and_o witness_v before_o any_o judge_n if_o any_o do_v thus_o the_o lord_n provide_v that_o he_o shall_v by_o the_o judge_n be_v do_v unto_o as_o he_o have_v think_v to_o have_v do_v unto_o his_o brother_n and_o where_o it_o be_v conceal_v from_o man_n god_n will_v be_v avenge_v accusation_n 2_o king_n 22._o unjust_a accusation_n as_o in_o naboths_n case_n against_o ahab_n and_o jezabil_n this_o be_v a_o double_a most_o heinous_a sin_n a_o most_o high_a degree_n of_o take_v god_n name_n in_o vain_a when_o in_o his_o presence_n before_o his_o vicegerent_n the_o false_a be_v witness_v and_o the_o height_n of_o sin_n against_o this_o commandment_n second_o by_o accept_v of_o sleighty_a witness_n against_o a_o man_n 6._o devit._n 17_o 6._o and_o the_o judge_n proceed_v hereupon_o in_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n for_o by_o god_n positive_a law_n there_o must_v be_v sufficient_a witness_n of_o two_o or_o three_o when_o pilate_n proceed_v to_o judgement_n against_o christ_n in_o this_o case_n he_o make_v himself_o as_o guilty_a as_o the_o jew_n that_o false_o accuse_v he_o 1.30_o levit._fw-la 19.16_o rom._n 1.30_o three_o by_o slander_v and_o backbiting_a for_o thou_o shall_v not_o walk_v about_o with_o tale_n say_v the_o lord_n it_o be_v note_v as_o one_o of_o the_o property_n of_o such_o as_o be_v give_v over_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n to_o be_v backbiter_n and_o much_o in_o complain_v against_o this_o be_v the_o book_n of_o the_o proverb_n such_o be_v worse_o than_o devour_a beast_n and_o fowl_n make_v a_o prey_n of_o man_n even_o whilst_o they_o live_v whereas_o other_o devour_v only_o dead_a thing_n he_o that_o have_v a_o ill_a name_n we_o say_v be_v half_o hang_v the_o backbiter_n therefore_o that_o raise_v a_o ill_a name_n be_v half_a a_o hangman_n to_o his_o neighbour_n poison_v as_o with_o dead_a cantharides_n with_o his_o venomous_a tongue_n the_o box_n of_o precious_a ointment_n of_o his_o neighbour_n which_o be_v his_o chief_a treasure_n and_o with_o the_o sharp_a razor_n of_o his_o tongue_n cut_v his_o throat_n and_o pierce_v his_o side_n as_o it_o be_v with_o sword_n and_o spear_n and_o yet_o this_o be_v a_o common_a practice_n in_o these_o miserable_a day_n out_o of_o the_o same_o fountain_n as_o to_o send_v forth_o the_o sweet_a water_n of_o blessing_n god_n so_o the_o brackish_a water_n of_o malediction_n or_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o so_o much_o as_o thou_o false_o detract_a from_o thy_o brother_n good_a name_n before_o man_n be_v detract_v from_o thou_o before_o god_n in_o heaven_n to_o the_o raze_n of_o it_o out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o life_n which_o he_o have_v write_v 13.1_o exod._n 13.1_o four_o to_o have_v a_o man_n ear_n open_a to_o receive_v false_a rumour_n and_o tale_n against_o a_o neighbour_n for_o thou_o shall_v not_o receive_v a_o false_a tale_n say_v the_o lord_n the_o slanderer_n be_v as_o the_o thief_n he_o that_o hearken_v to_o he_o as_o the_o receiver_n for_o if_o there_o be_v not_o some_o which_o delight_v to_o hear_v and_o so_o do_v give_v incouragcement_n there_o will_v be_v no_o carrier_n of_o tale_n 11.13_o gal._n 6.1_o prou._n 11.13_o five_o to_o be_v long-tongued_a and_o be_v ready_a to_o blaze_v abroad_o the_o infirmity_n and_o slip_n of_o other_o for_o he_o that_o be_v not_o carnal_a like_a jsmael_n after_o the_o flesh_n but_o spiritual_a do_v restore_v such_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n the_o man_n of_o understanding_n will_v keep_v silence_n he_o be_v a_o fool_n that_o seek_v thus_o to_o disgrace_v his_o neighbour_n he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o faithful_a heart_n conceal_v a_o secret_a he_o be_v a_o slanderer_n that_o discover_v a_o secret_a 2._o hard_a surmise_n 1_o cor._n 4.4_o rom._n 2._o six_o in_o the_o heart_n to_o think_v and_o judge_v ill_a of_o our_o neighbour_n without_o apparent_a cause_n or_o for_o some_o infirmity_n to_o pass_v sentence_n of_o judgement_n against_o any_o man_n for_o judge_v nothing_o say_v the_o apostle_n before_o the_o time_n when_o the_o lord_n will_v lighten_v thing_n that_o be_v hide_v in_o darkness_n he_o be_v make_v subject_n hereby_o to_o god_n judgement_n that_o judge_v another_o man_n vainglory_n vainglory_n seventh_o to_o be_v possess_v with_o vainglory_n and_o self-love_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o disgrace_n do_v unto_o our_o brother_n as_o eliab_n david_n elder_a brother_n out_o of_o a_o high_a conceit_n of_o himself_o and_o of_o his_o own_o valour_n make_v base_a account_n of_o his_o young_a brother_n david_n and_o extenuate_v his_o worth_n when_o a_o man_n be_v puff_v up_o say_v s._n paul_n hence_o come_v strife_n envy_n rail_n evil_a surmising_n 27.2_o 1_o tim_n 6.4_o prou._n 27.2_o wherefore_o let_v another_o man_n praise_v thou_o say_v solomon_n and_o not_o thy_o own_o mouth_n such_o be_v the_o baseness_n of_o a_o proud_a mind_n as_o that_o it_o will_v build_v up_o the_o own_o credit_n with_o the_o ruin_n of_o another_o man_n and_o varnish_v itself_o over_o with_o oil_n press_v from_o another_o credit_n even_o to_o the_o utter_a spoil_n and_o tear_v of_o it_o in_o piece_n as_o he_o that_o without_o conscience_n seek_v to_o in_o rich_a himself_o out_o of_o another_o man_n good_n so_o be_v he_o who_o tongue_n run_v over_o the_o world_n to_o rob_v his_o neighbour_n of_o their_o good_a name_n and_o to_o make_v all_o other_o man_n no_o body_n that_o himself_o only_o may_v be_v some_o body_n it_o be_v a_o special_a mark_n wherewith_o the_o false_a teacher_n among_o the_o galatian_n be_v brand_v flattery_n against_o flattery_n eight_o to_o flatter_v and_o soothe_v man_n contrary_a to_o the_o truth_n for_o advantage_n praise_v he_o that_o be_v or_o may_v be_v beneficial_a unto_o thou_o or_o into_o who_o thou_o desire_v to_o insinuate_v thyself_o for_o thy_o own_o benefit_n when_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a any_o such_o praise_n or_o when_o the_o contrary_a be_v true_a of_o he_o as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v praise_v he_o for_o liberal_a which_o be_v vain_o prodigal_a or_o covetous_a for_o wise_a and_o understand_v in_o such_o thing_n as_o wherein_o he_o have_v little_a or_o no_o skill_n for_o devout_a and_o holy_a when_o he_o be_v negligent_a of_o holy_a duty_n and_o profane_a for_o discreet_a when_o he_o be_v machiavell-like_a politic_a for_o humble_a and_o familiar_a when_o he_o be_v base_a &_o degenerous_a for_o order_v himself_o well_o in_o all_o thing_n when_o he_o do_v palpable_o amiss_o in_o many_o thing_n and_o like_o gnatho_n in_o the_o comedy_n swear_v it_o to_o be_v true_a that_o thraso_n say_v how_o false_a soever_o flattery_n be_v call_v in_o hebrew_n chalac_n signify_v either_o blanau_n swooth_o and_o mollis_fw-la soft_a because_o the_o flatterer_n use_v smooth_a and_o soft_a speech_n
because_o they_o pray_v not_o his_o word_n which_o be_v a_o hard_a matter_n to_o do_v wherefore_o to_o pray_v these_o word_n right_o thou_o must_v in_o some_o convenient_a measure_n understand_v they_o and_o have_v the_o mind_n take_v up_o with_o they_o in_o the_o utter_v the_o heart_n still_o convey_v itself_o into_o the_o meaning_n of_o every_o petition_n which_o that_o it_o may_v be_v do_v there_o must_v be_v use_v good_a deliberation_n in_o he_o that_o pray_v thus_o if_o this_o prayer_n be_v say_v it_o be_v well_o use_v alone_o or_o add_v to_o other_o prayer_n like_v unto_o a_o wrestler_n who_o have_v use_v his_o best_a skill_n and_o strength_n to_o overcome_v in_o his_o wrestle_a yet_o find_v the_o victory_n get_v to_o be_v very_o hard_o he_o re-inforceth_a himself_o at_o the_o last_o with_o all_o his_o might_n force_n and_o skill_n together_o that_o he_o may_v carry_v away_o the_o prize_n so_o the_o christian_a man_n wrestle_v as_o jaacob_n with_o god_n by_o prayer_n in_o the_o end_n re-inforceth_a himself_o in_o this_o prayer_n that_o he_o may_v not_o depart_v unblessed_a two_o extreme_n be_v here_o to_o be_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o one_o be_v too_o much_o confidence_n in_o the_o word_n of_o this_o prayer_n often_o repeat_v as_o some_o pope_n of_o rome_n have_v grant_v great_a pardon_n to_o seven_o pater-noster_n and_o as_o many_o aue_fw-la maries_fw-fr say_v over_o every_o day_n or_o on_o some_o day_n and_o in_o some_o place_n which_o be_v gross_a and_o superstitious_a the_o other_o be_v too_o much_o detract_n from_o this_o prayer_n by_o account_v it_o no_o better_o or_o not_o so_o worthy_a as_o a_o man_n own_o conceive_a prayer_n which_o be_v derogatory_n and_o arrogant_a second_o use_v this_o prayer_n as_o a_o form_n of_o direction_n learn_v hereby_o what_o to_o ask_v what_o first_o &_o chief_o with_o what_o affection_n and_o assurance_n be_v not_o other_o prayer_n also_o to_o be_v use_v by_o we_o though_o differ_v from_o this_o in_o order_n yet_o consonant_a in_o matter_n yes_o doubtless_o for_o otherwise_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o his_o epistle_n will_v not_o have_v use_v such_o variety_n of_o order_n and_o manner_n in_o thanksgiving_n request_n and_o deprcation_n for_o his_o spiritual_a child_n for_o himself_o for_o the_o whole_a church_n nor_o will_v the_o primitive_a christian_n in_o their_o joint_a prayer_n for_o the_o apostle_n have_v be_v so_o bold_a as_o to_o premise_v this_o part_n of_o thanksgiving_n before_o their_o entreat_v of_o god_n assistance_n to_o the_o apostolical_a office_n as_o they_o do_v when_o peter_n and_o john_n be_v dismiss_v and_o charge_v to_o speak_v no_o more_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n they_o all_o together_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord._n 4.24_o act._n 4.24_o wherefore_o though_o this_o order_n be_v general_o to_o be_v follow_v yet_o neither_o be_v it_o always_o necessary_a nor_o yet_o be_v it_o a_o swerve_v from_o this_o direction_n though_o some_o of_o these_o petition_n only_o be_v ask_v in_o our_o prayer_n and_o other_o be_v omit_v but_o the_o error_n be_v when_o we_o go_v beyond_o the_o rule_n here_o give_v we_o dote_v too_o much_o upon_o worldly_a thing_n or_o have_v proud_a unfaithful_a or_o malicious_a heart_n we_o make_v our_o prayer_n the_o labour_n of_o pollute_a lip_n why_o do_v the_o apostle_n say_v that_o we_o know_v not_o what_o to_o ask_v 26._o quest_n rom._n 8_o 26._o as_o we_o ought_v but_o the_o spirit_n itself_o make_v request_n for_o we_o with_o sigh_n which_o can_v be_v express_v if_o this_o be_v a_o perfect_a direction_n teach_v we_o all_o thing_n or_o be_v we_o not_o rather_o to_o hold_v it_o a_o general_a direction_n only_o for_o matter_n and_o that_o to_o be_v true_a which_o he_o say_v for_o word_n we_o know_v they_o not_o aforehand_o we_o follow_v not_o any_o set_a form_n of_o speech_n but_o as_o the_o spirit_n give_v utterance_n at_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o here_o come_v to_o be_v inquire_v what_o be_v to_o be_v think_v of_o set_a form_n of_o prayer_n and_o whether_o it_o be_v well_o to_o use_v they_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o we_o know_v not_o of_o ourselves_o as_o natural_a man_n what_o to_o ask_v but_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n teach_v we_o partly_o enlighten_v we_o by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o partly_o stir_v up_o this_o heavenly_a motion_n in_o our_o mind_n to_o pray_v and_o long_o after_o the_o fullness_n of_o god_n grace_n which_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o our_o full_a deliverance_n from_o mortality_n and_o baseness_n into_o perfect_a glory_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o this_o only_o be_v the_o scope_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o that_o place_n again_o because_o prayer_n be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n spirit_n it_o may_v be_v hence_o gather_v that_o all_o such_o as_o have_v the_o spirit_n and_o be_v regenerate_v do_v and_o be_v able_a in_o some_o measure_n to_o pray_v to_o their_o own_o comfort_n have_v none_o other_o help_n of_o prayer_n make_v by_o man_n or_o aforehand_o devise_v by_o themselves_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o hence_o follow_v that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o pray_v in_o set_a form_n of_o prayer_n no_o more_o that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o have_v stair_n to_o go_v up_o into_o a_o upper_a room_n because_o a_o man_n may_v make_v a_o shift_n to_o go_v up_o by_o a_o ladder_n or_o by_o some_o other_o mean_n in_o public_a for_o the_o ordinary_a service_n of_o god_n it_o be_v needful_a there_o shall_v be_v set_v form_n of_o prayer_n because_o it_o be_v not_o certain_a that_o every_o minister_n of_o god_n word_n have_v the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n in_o he_o to_o teach_v he_o and_o if_o he_o have_v there_o will_v be_v danger_n through_o weakness_n of_o memory_n of_o omit_v many_o thing_n needful_a to_o be_v pray_v for_o in_o the_o congregation_n of_o excursion_n and_o run_n out_o into_o clause_n impertinent_a and_o idle_a in_o so_o long_a prayer_n and_o of_o tautology_n and_o repeat_v the_o same_o thing_n again_o and_o again_o to_o the_o weary_v of_o the_o congregation_n 6.24_o numb_a 10.35_o numb_a 6.24_o and_o thus_o this_o heavenly_a service_n of_o prayer_n shall_v be_v unequal_o perform_v according_a to_o the_o inequality_n of_o the_o minister_n some_o church_n have_v man_n able_a and_o sufficient_a some_o again_o very_o weak_a one_o and_o deficient_a for_o these_o cause_n set_v form_n have_v be_v use_v ancient_o in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n under_o the_o law_n moses_n use_v the_o same_o form_n of_o prayer_n when_o the_o ark_n remove_v and_o when_o it_o stoodstill_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o teach_v aaron_n and_o his_o son_n a_o form_n of_o blessing_n the_o people_n 13.13_o rom_n 16.24_o 2_o cor_fw-la 13.13_o david_n make_v many_o psalm_n which_o be_v form_n of_o praise_n and_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v public_o as_o the_o 104_o 105.106.107_o psalm_n the_o 90._o psalm_n be_v a_o psalm_n for_o the_o sabaoth_n under_o the_o gospel_n the_o first_o form_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o lord_n prayer_n the_o first_o form_n of_o blessing_n be_v that_o of_o paul_n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v with_o you_o all_o or_o more_o full_o the_o grace_n of_o our_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 you_o all_o amen_n and_o since_o it_o have_v be_v the_o custom_n of_o god_n church_n to_o pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n by_o set_a prayer_n if_o therefore_o these_o rule_n follow_v be_v observe_v i_o suppose_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o prayer_n rule_n of_o prayer_n first_o that_o all_o use_v the_o set_a form_n of_o common_a prayer_n appoint_v in_o public_a second_o if_o more_o special_a prayer_n be_v to_o be_v use_v before_o or_o after_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n for_o which_o no_o set_n common_a form_n be_v nor_o can_v well_o be_v appoint_v that_o every_o man_n endeavour_v himself_o hecrein_o either_o with_o word_n study_v and_o set_v before_o or_o then_o judicious_o and_o reverent_o conceive_v as_o by_o the_o spirit_n he_o be_v able_a three_o that_o novice_n or_o such_o as_o have_v not_o the_o gift_n of_o well_o conceive_v prayer_n use_v set_v form_n of_o prayer_n devise_v by_o other_o in_o private_a four_o that_o such_o as_o use_v the_o prayer_n of_o other_o labour_v to_o be_v move_v with_o the_o same_o spirit_n of_o the_o author_n as_o if_o the_o word_n do_v flow_v from_o the_o spirit_n in_o they_o last_o that_o no_o man_n stand_v here_o without_o endeavour_v to_o go_v further_o if_o he_o can_v pray_v some_o set_a form_n but_o strive_v to_o grow_v to_o more_o perfection_n in_o this_o heavenly_a faculty_n and_o to_o be_v able_a without_o the_o help_n of_o set_a word_n to_o make_v know_v his_o desire_n unto_o the_o lord_n if_o
3._o we_o pray_v for_o faith_n whereby_o to_o believe_v 3._o supplicat_fw-la 3._o that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o will_n and_o to_o apply_v his_o gracious_a promise_n to_o our_o own_o soul_n for_o knowledge_n will_v not_o profit_v without_o faith_n without_o the_o spirit_n teach_v of_o we_o as_o he_o teach_v peter_n when_o to_o his_o commendation_n christ_n say_v 16.16_o math._n 16.16_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v it_o unto_o thou_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n nay_o to_o believe_v be_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o the_o father_n say_v christ_n 6.4_o john_n 6.4_o that_o you_o believe_v in_o he_o who_o he_o have_v send_v 4._o we_o pray_v for_o power_n to_o obey_v the_o holy_a will_n 4._o supplicat_fw-la 4._o and_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o this_o obedience_n be_v both_o active_a and_o passive_a in_o do_v and_o suffer_v active_a obedience_n be_v both_o gederall_a and_o special_a general_n be_v our_o sanctification_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n say_v s._n paul_n even_o your_o sanctification_n 4.3_o 1_o thes_n 4.3_o lead_v a_o holy_a just_a and_o good_a life_n holy_a by_o pray_v read_v hear_v of_o the_o word_n and_o meditation_n as_o it_o be_v command_v 1._o 1_o thes_n 5.27_o psal_n 1._o pray_v continual_o and_o in_o all_o thing_n give_v thanks_n and_o bless_a be_v that_o man_n which_o do_v meditate_v in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n just_a 15._o psal_n 15._o by_o righteous_a and_o equal_a deal_n with_o all_o man_n as_o he_o which_o shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o most_o high_a be_v uncorrupt_a in_o all_o his_o way_n good_a by_o beneficence_n and_o work_n of_o charity_n towards_o the_o poor_a as_o warning_n be_v give_v to_o rich_a man_n to_o distribute_v 6.17_o 1_o tim._n 6.17_o and_o give_v unto_o the_o poor_a special_a obedience_n be_v in_o work_n of_o our_o special_a calling_n as_o we_o be_v prince_n governor_n or_o subject_n minister_n or_o people_n husband_n 7.10_o 1_o cor._n 7.10_o or_o wife_n father_n or_o child_n master_n or_o servant_n of_o these_o it_o be_v command_v let_v every_o man_n remain_v in_o that_o vocation_n wherein_o he_o be_v call_v and_o more_o particular_o the_o king_n and_o magistrate_n be_v set_v for_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o good_a and_o the_o punishment_n of_o evil_a doer_n 13._o rom._n 13._o the_o people_n must_v be_v obedient_a to_o the_o magistrate_n 6._o eph._n 6._o the_o father_n must_v bring_v up_o his_o child_n in_o the_o information_n and_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n child_n must_v obey_v their_o parent_n and_o likewise_o for_o the_o rest_n 1._o tim._n 3._o coll._n 3._o of_o this_o obedience_n there_o be_v five_o rule_n 4._o rule_n of_o obey_v god_n will_v and_o man_n eph._n 6.1_o verse_n 7._o act_n 4._o 1._o obey_v god_n will_v absolute_o &_o for_o himself_o obey_v man_n only_o in_o god_n and_o for_o god_n therefore_o it_o be_v add_v child_n obey_v your_o parent_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o servant_n obey_v your_o master_n as_o serve_v the_o lord_n 29.13_o esa_n 29.13_o and_o when_o man_n command_v any_o thing_n against_o the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v to_o be_v follow_v obey_v god_n rather_o then_o man_n 2._o obey_v god_n in_o the_o manner_n as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o matter_n which_o he_o command_v for_o he_o be_v wise_a and_o know_v best_a what_o will_v please_v himself_o otherwise_o in_o vain_a do_v you_o worship_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v any_o grave_a image_n to_o worship_v the_o lord_n by_o obey_v god_n in_o all_o the_o matter_n by_o he_o command_v and_o not_o in_o something_o of_o thy_o own_o invention_n 1.12_o esay_n 1.12_o as_o saul_n and_o peter_n lest_o it_o be_v say_v who_o require_v these_o thing_n at_o your_o hand_n 12._o math._n 12._o 3._o in_o do_v the_o work_n of_o piety_n let_v they_o give_v place_n if_o necessity_n call_v to_o a_o work_n of_o charity_n as_o to_o thy_o neighbour_n house_n be_v on_o fire_n his_o ox_n or_o other_o beast_n be_v fall_v into_o a_o pit_n upon_o the_o sabaoth_n day_n 4._o let_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o private_a call_n give_v place_n to_o work_n of_o a_o public_a call_n and_o general_a if_o thou_o be_v labour_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n the_o lord_n call_v to_o his_o house_n by_o appoint_v solemn_a meeting_n to_o his_o worship_n thou_o must_v leave_v thy_o work_n 23._o levit._fw-la 23._o and_o attend_v upon_o the_o lord_n there_o thus_o feast_n of_o the_o passeover_n be_v keep_v upon_o the_o six_o day_n the_o feast_n of_o tabernacle_n of_o â—â—â—st_n fruit_n purim_fw-la and_o when_o the_o lord_n call_v to_o any_o fast_v etc._n etc._n 5._o the_o work_n of_o a_o general_a common_a calling_n must_v give_v place_n to_o the_o work_n of_o a_o special_a undoubted_a calling_n be_v contrary_a if_o a_o man_n at_o any_o time_n have_v such_o as_o abraham_n have_v to_o kill_v his_o own_o son_n the_o man_n who_o the_o prophet_n bad_a to_o smite_v and_o wound_v he_o and_o the_o prophet_n that_o be_v forbid_v to_o eat_v bread_n in_o the_o place_n of_o jeroboams_n idolatry_n 2.15_o 1_o pet_n 2.15_o passive_a obedience_n be_v in_o bear_v patient_o according_a to_o god_n will_v whatsoever_o be_v his_o will_n to_o lay_v upon_o we_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n say_v peter_n that_o by_o well_o do_v you_o put_v to_o silence_v the_o ignorance_n of_o foolish_a man_n speak_v of_o subjection_n to_o the_o tyrant_n of_o those_o time_n and_o to_o servant_n be_v wrongful_o punish_v he_o propound_v this_o comfort_n if_o any_o man_n for_o conscience_n towards_o god_n endure_v wrongful_o 19_o verse_n 19_o that_o be_v thank_v worthy_a if_o any_o man_n therefore_o grudge_v and_o be_v impatient_a he_o do_v against_o the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o that_o all_o our_o obedience_n may_v the_o better_o be_v accept_v it_o must_v have_v these_o three_o property_n 1._o chearefulnes_n and_o readiness_n it_o be_v speak_v of_o as_o a_o thing_n tax_v in_o cain_n that_o in_o process_n of_o time_n he_o come_v to_o do_v sacrifice_n 1._o obedience_n acceptable_a gen._n 4._o 2_o cor._n 8._o jam._n 1._o and_o god_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n say_v paul_n he_o love_v one_o like_a to_o himself_o who_o ready_o bestowerh_n upon_o such_o as_o ask_v upbraid_v no_o man_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o sufficient_a to_o obey_v either_o in_o do_v or_o suffer_v when_o we_o must_v needs_o and_o be_v press_v hereunto_o but_o we_o must_v willing_o and_o cheerful_o obey_v even_o in_o bear_v any_o cross_n wherefore_o he_o that_o will_v be_v my_o disciple_n say_v christ_n 10._o matth._n 10._o must_v take_v up_o his_o cross_n and_o follow_v i_o 2._o sincerity_n which_o be_v hearty_o and_o from_o the_o spirit_n approve_v ourselves_o to_o god_n and_o not_o affect_v the_o applause_n and_o praise_n of_o man_n for_o thus_o our_o obedience_n will_v be_v all_o lose_a labour_n 6._o esa_n 1._o matth._n 6._o as_o that_o of_o the_o jew_n and_o pharisy_n 3._o universality_n which_o be_v in_o all_o and_o every_o particular_a thing_n 6._o marc._n 6._o for_o herod_n do_v many_o thing_n and_o yet_o be_v reject_v because_o he_o disobey_v in_o one_o thing_n but_o job_n be_v approve_v obedient_o profess_v his_o subjection_n to_o god_n though_o he_o shall_v yet_o aggravate_v his_o misery_n and_o kill_v he_o 2._o the_o deprecation_n against_o all_o disobedience_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v first_o rebellion_n a_o obstinate_a offend_n against_o the_o know_a will_n of_o god_n when_o saul_n offend_v thus_o 19_o the_o deprecation_n 1_o sam._n 15._o psalm_n 19_o his_o sin_n be_v censure_v as_o rebellion_n this_o make_v david_n so_o earnest_o to_o pray_v against_o this_o presumptuous_a sin_v 2._o deprecat_fw-la 2._o 2_o we_o pray_v against_o prophannesse_n which_o be_v a_o base_a estimation_n of_o holy_a duty_n 12.16_o heb_fw-mi 12.16_o make_v no_o more_o reckon_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n then_o of_o aesop_n fable_n this_o be_v set_v forth_o by_o esau_n example_n who_o sell_v his_o birthright_n for_o one_o mess_n of_o pottage_n and_o be_v forbid_v to_o all_o man_n under_o pain_n of_o be_v deprive_v of_o god_n blessing_n when_o we_o shall_v seek_v it_o with_o tear_n 29.13_o deprecat_fw-la esa_n 29.13_o 3._o we_o pray_v against_o hypocrisy_n whereby_o man_n draw_v near_o unto_o god_n with_o their_o lip_n but_o have_v their_o heart_n estrange_v from_o he_o do_v duty_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v but_o not_o with_o that_o uprightness_n this_o make_v god_n a_o idol_n and_o his_o worship_n odious_a it_o cause_v blasphemy_n against_o his_o holy_a name_n and_o ruin_n of_o many_o soul_n who_o see_v
nature_n of_o man_n be_v abolish_v after_o the_o union_n he_o be_v mistermed_n a_o man_n or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o he_o can_v not_o possible_o have_v be_v subject_a to_o suffering_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o be_v absurd_a to_o hold_v two_o person_n in_o christ_n for_o so_o he_o must_v not_o be_v one_o mediator_n and_o one_o jesus_n but_o two_o the_o idiom_n and_o property_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n where_o false_o in_o the_o scripture_n ascribe_v to_o the_o humane_a and_o those_o of_o the_o humane_a to_o the_o divine_a 3.13_o joh._n 3.13_o as_o in_o these_o say_n who_o have_v ascend_v up_o into_o heaven_n at_o any_o time_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n the_o son_n of_o man_n be_v not_o then_o in_o heaven_n but_o god_n unto_o who_o man_n be_v unite_v may_v be_v say_v by_o the_o communicate_v of_o property_n 6.6_o heb._n 6.6_o to_o be_v in_o heaven_n they_o crucify_v again_o to_o themselves_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o son_n of_o god_n can_v be_v crucify_v nor_o his_o blood_n shed_v it_o be_v a_o property_n of_o the_o manhood_n and_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o union_n ascribe_v unto_o god_n to_o conclude_v this_o error_n break_v the_o union_n of_o two_o nature_n in_o christ_n and_o make_v his_o suffering_n without_o merit_n or_o efficacy_n quest_n 15._o what_o need_n be_v there_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v thus_o abase_v himself_o to_o become_v man_n answ_n great_a need_n on_o our_o behalf_n who_o can_v not_o be_v ransom_v from_o our_o sin_n by_o angel_n or_o earthly_a treasure_n but_o only_o by_o his_o precious_a blood_n 1.7_o 1._o joh._n 1.7_o explan_n it_o be_v the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n say_v s._n john_n that_o cleanse_v from_o all_o sin_n and_o saint_n peter_n exclude_v all_o other_o thing_n of_o great_a worth_n set_v down_o this_o alone_a 1..8_o 1._o pet._n 1..8_o you_o be_v not_o redeem_v with_o corruptible_a thing_n as_o gold_n and_o silver_n but_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o of_o a_o lamb_n undefiled_a q._n 16._o do_v sin_n deserve_v so_o ill_o that_o we_o can_v not_o by_o any_o other_o satisfactory_a mean_n be_v deliver_v heerefrom_o but_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n answ_n yet_o it_o deserve_v the_o infinite_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v all_o judgement_n in_o this_o world_n and_o everlasting_a damnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v 27._o rom._n 6._o deut_n 27._o explan_n the_o soon_o of_o god_n do_v not_o needless_o submit_v himself_o to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o without_o this_o we_o have_v all_o perish_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o the_o lord_n pronounce_v all_o they_o accurse_v which_o continue_v not_o in_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v they_o now_o god_n will_v be_v just_a of_o his_o word_n not_o one_o tittle_n shall_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n and_o therefore_o that_o law_n suppose_v to_o stand_v in_o force_n without_o remission_n there_o must_v be_v real_a and_o equivalent_a satisfaction_n make_v either_o by_o the_o person_n offend_v or_o by_o some_o other_o in_o his_o stead_n which_o supply_n and_o suretyship_n can_v be_v convenient_o perform_v otherwise_o then_o by_o the_o same_o nature_n which_o offend_v nor_o can_v temporary_a satisfaction_n be_v sufficient_a for_o the_o acquit_v of_o a_o eternal_a punishment_n unless_o perform_v by_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o infinite_a worth_n and_o power_n wherefore_o christ_n be_v god_n must_v take_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n that_o he_o may_v repair_v and_o restore_v man_n certain_o no_o creature_n be_v able_a to_o perform_v this_o for_o creature_n be_v finite_a and_o can_v bear_v a_o infinite_a burden_n such_o as_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o sin_n it_o must_v then_o be_v the_o prince_n of_o heaven_n alone_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o can_v not_o undergo_v this_o as_o mere_o god_n for_o god_n can_v suffer_v nor_o achieve_v this_o as_o mere_a man_n for_o man_n can_v conquer_v therefore_o he_o must_v needs_o become_v man_n remain_v god_n and_o so_o he_o reconcile_v god_n and_o man_n q._n 17._o if_o he_o must_v needs_o be_v make_v fit_a to_o bear_v the_o curse_n why_o do_v he_o not_o to_o this_o end_n take_v unto_o he_o some_o other_o nature_n more_o excellent_a answ_n man_n have_v sin_v it_o be_v most_o agreeable_a to_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v the_o payment_n of_o the_o debt_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o same_o nature_n which_o commit_v it_o 2._o cane_n 2._o explan_n it_o be_v true_a the_o evil_a angel_n also_o sin_v but_o they_o be_v without_o redemption_n keep_v in_o chain_n of_o darkness_n as_o witness_v s._n jude_n of_o other_o creature_n man_n only_o need_v a_o redeemer_n man_n only_o have_v sin_v and_o man_n only_o must_v by_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n die_v the_o death_n according_a to_o that_o the_o same_o day_n that_o thou_o shall_v eat_v thereof_o thou_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n and_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v this_o curse_a art_n thou_o viz_o thou_o o_o man_n therefore_o the_o suffering_n of_o any_o other_o nature_n can_v not_o be_v so_o pertinent_a nor_o kind_o satisfactory_a object_n if_o god_n law_n and_o absolute_a justice_n be_v urge_v this_o due_a satisfaction_n must_v be_v make_v not_o only_o in_o the_o nature_n offend_v but_o also_o by_o the_o person_n offend_v for_o the_o direct_a law_n be_v amima_n quae_fw-la peccat_fw-la morietur_fw-la the_o soul_n itself_o which_o sin_v that_o must_v die_v for_o its_o own_o sin_n solut._n i_o answer_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o his_o justice_n may_v be_v say_v to_o stand_v two_o way_n in_o rigore_fw-la and_o in_o vigore_fw-la if_o we_o consider_v it_o in_o the_o utmost_a rigour_n and_o strictness_n of_o the_o letter_n sure_o it_o do_v not_o admit_v of_o any_o pledge_n or_o surety_n but_o require_v that_o every_o singular_a man_n offend_v must_v bear_v his_o own_o personal_a burden_n can_v you_o say_v that_o the_o king_n law_n be_v satisfy_v if_o a_o condemn_a traitor_n be_v to_o be_v execute_v shall_v hire_v his_o friend_n to_o undergo_v that_o lot_n for_o he_o like_o a_o damon_n for_o a_o pythias_n but_o if_o we_o consider_v god_n law_n as_o remain_v in_o vigour_n and_o uncancel_v in_o regard_n of_o a_o full_a weight_n of_o debt_n or_o penalty_n to_o be_v pay_v without_o remission_n of_o any_o the_o least_o grain_n of_o it_o then_o be_v it_o capable_a of_o a_o surety_n or_o pledge_n as_o for_o example_n if_o a_o man_n owe_v i_o a_o sum_n of_o money_n i_o be_o no_o less_o satisfy_v if_o another_o pay_v i_o it_o for_o he_o then_o if_o himself_o shall_v bring_v it_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n this_o be_v the_o admirable_a temper_n of_o god_n mercy_n in_o admit_v a_o deputy_n or_o pledge_n in_o a_o capital_a debt_n and_o of_o his_o justice_n in_o receive_v the_o utmost_a mite_n of_o the_o debt_n thus_o that_o he_o may_v spare_v we_o he_o spare_v not_o his_o only_a son_n o_o you_o angel_n admire_v and_o adore_v this_o wisdom_n quest_n 18._o how_o come_v it_o to_o be_v thus_o with_o we_o man_n be_v we_o create_v sinner_n answ_n no._n god_n at_o the_o first_o make_v man_n righteous_a but_o by_o yield_v to_o the_o devil_n temptation_n he_o make_v himself_o a_o sinner_n explan_n this_o have_v be_v already_o further_o explain_v qu._n 3._o quest_n 19_o wherein_o do_v man_n yield_v to_o the_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n answ_n in_o eat_v the_o forbid_a fruit_n and_o not_o content_v himself_o with_o all_o other_o fruit_n of_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v allow_v he_o to_o eat_v explan_n read_v of_o this_o in_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o genesis_n and_o you_o shall_v see_v how_o crafty_o the_o devil_n come_v to_o the_o woman_n under_o colour_n of_o wish_v she_o well_o yea_o better_o than_o god_n himself_o whereupon_o she_o yield_v to_o eat_v and_o offer_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n to_o her_o husband_n who_o do_v also_o eat_v now_o what_o this_o fruit_n be_v it_o be_v uncertain_a and_o it_o be_v but_o lose_a labour_n to_o inquire_v after_o it_o quest_n 20._o be_v god_n so_o angry_a that_o he_o will_v curse_v man_n for_o eat_v a_o apple_n or_o fig_n or_o such_o like_a answ_n that_o be_v not_o the_o cause_n of_o god_n anger_n but_o his_o unthankfulness_n pride_n disobedience_n and_o credit_v rather_o the_o devil_n then_o god_n commandment_n adam_n sin_n in_o disobey_v god_n commandment_n explan_n in_o that_o one_o sin_n of_o eat_v the_o fruit_n forbid_v do_v concur_v many_o sin_n all_o very_a great_a first_o disobedience_n when_o there_o be_v but_o one_o commandment_n and_o man_n so_o qualify_v as_o that_o he_o can_v easy_o have_v keep_v the_o
same_o second_o ingratitude_n and_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n great_a benefit_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v wonderful_o for_o man_n provide_v all_o thing_n ready_a for_o he_o before_o his_o creation_n for_o necessity_n and_o delight_n have_v give_v he_o a_o pleasant_a place_n to_o inhabit_v a_o paradise_n and_o power_n to_o eat_v all_o manner_n of_o fruit_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o tree_n which_o he_o plant_v not_o only_o he_o give_v he_o a_o straight_a charge_n concern_v one_o tree_n only_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o eat_v thereof_o for_o what_o day_n soever_o he_o shall_v presume_v to_o eat_v thereof_o he_o threaten_v death_n unto_o he_o yet_o ungrateful_a man_n forbear_v not_o but_o upon_o the_o very_a first_o occasion_n show_v himself_o disloyal_a and_o go_v beyond_o his_o limit_n three_o pride_n and_o aspire_v unto_o a_o high_a estate_n even_o to_o be_v like_o his_o maker_n yea_o to_o be_v equal_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o devil_n tell_v they_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o go_n he_o be_v not_o content_a to_o be_v man_n make_v after_o god_n image_n and_o lord_n and_o ruler_n over_o all_o creature_n in_o this_o world_n beast_n fowl_n &_o fish_n but_o see_v the_o great_a lord_n of_o all_o to_o be_v of_o great_a dignity_n he_o think_v to_o sit_v in_o the_o same_o chair_n of_o state_n with_o he_o four_o disloyalty_n content_a to_o hear_v his_o maker_n blasphemous_o discredit_v as_o be_v envious_a and_o therefore_o forbid_v he_o that_o tree_n lest_o by_o eat_v of_o it_o he_o shall_v become_v as_o good_a as_o god_n himself_o yea_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o consent_v to_o this_o blasphemy_n think_v better_a of_o the_o curse_a devil_n of_o hell_n then_o of_o the_o god_n of_o heaven_n who_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o so_o that_o here_o be_v matter_n enough_o against_o he_o for_o which_o to_o lade_v he_o with_o curse_n and_o to_o pack_v he_o out_o of_o paradise_n quest_n 21._o but_o though_o one_o man_n do_v thus_o yet_o all_o do_v not_o be_v we_o all_o then_o sinner_n and_o under_o the_o curse_n answ_n we_o be_v all_o in_o his_o loin_n and_o so_o what_o he_o do_v and_o whatsoever_o estate_n he_o fall_v into_o it_o be_v common_a to_o we_o all_o 5.12.3.23_o rom._n 5._o rom._n 5.12.3.23_o explan_n this_o may_v seem_v strange_a and_o yet_o thus_o do_v the_o scripture_n plain_o teach_v sin_n come_v in_o by_o one_o man_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n forasmuch_o as_o all_o man_n have_v sin_v and_o again_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n neither_o indeed_o ought_v it_o to_o seem_v strange_a for_o that_o we_o see_v the_o like_a daily_o for_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n a_o man_n noble_o bear_v and_o according_o provide_v for_o with_o a_o princely_a estate_n yet_o if_o he_o become_v a_o traitor_n his_o child_n and_o so_o his_o child_n child_n throughout_o all_o generation_n remain_v without_o all_o nobility_n without_o all_o their_o father_n wealth_n unless_o it_o please_v their_o prince_n to_o restore_v they_o and_o anew_o to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o they_o even_o so_o our_o forefather_n adam_n lose_v that_o estate_n wherein_o he_o be_v make_v we_o his_o child_n throughout_o all_o generation_n be_v without_o all_o interest_n therein_o until_o it_o shall_v please_v our_o great_a prince_n and_o king_n out_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o restore_v we_o again_o and_o repurifie_v our_o taint_a blood_n by_o the_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n in_o who_o he_o repossess_v we_o of_o the_o lose_a inheritance_n and_o that_o with_o advantage_n quest_n 22._o it_o seem_v then_o that_o we_o be_v sinner_n so_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v bear_v before_o we_o have_v actual_o do_v either_o good_a or_o evil_n answ_n yes_o very_o the_o child_n which_o be_v but_o new_o bear_v yea_o but_o conceive_v and_o live_v in_o his_o mother_n womb_n be_v a_o sinner_n and_o need_v god_n grace_n 51.5_o psal_n 51.5_o explan_n in_o sin_n be_v i_o conceive_v say_v the_o kingly_a prophet_n and_o in_o iniquity_n be_v i_o bear_v it_o be_v say_v of_o esau_n and_o jacob_n even_o before_o they_o be_v bear_v before_o they_o have_v do_v good_a or_o evil_n esau_n have_v i_o hate_v jaacob_n have_v i_o love_v 9.11_o rom._n 9.11_o now_o where_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n god_n can_v hate_v esau_n then_o be_v a_o sinner_n whilst_o he_o be_v yet_o in_o his_o mother_n womb_n and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o he_o so_o be_v it_o with_o we_o all_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v mortal_a for_o where_o sin_n be_v not_o there_o be_v no_o mortality_n and_o this_o shall_v make_v parent_n betimes_o to_o pray_v hearty_o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o be_v shed_v upon_o their_o child_n quest_n 23._o i_o perceive_v then_o by_o this_o which_o have_v be_v say_v that_o we_o be_v all_o in_o a_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n but_o you_o tell_v i_o of_o jesus_n christ_n that_o he_o be_v humble_v for_o we_o wherein_o stand_v this_o his_o humiliation_n and_o in_o which_o of_o your_o article_n be_v it_o set_v forth_o answ_n in_o these_o word_n it_o be_v set_v forth_o and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o lord_n which_o be_v conceive_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n suffer_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n be_v crucify_v dead_a and_o bury_v he_o descend_v into_o hell_n and_o there_o be_v three_o degree_n of_o his_o humiliation_n quest_n 24._o which_o be_v the_o first_o degree_n and_o in_o which_o word_n answ_n first_o his_o incarnation_n set_v forth_o in_o these_o word_n which_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n humiliation_n of_o christ_n humiliation_n explan_n have_v by_o question_n and_o answer_v premise_v make_v a_o way_n to_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o twofold_a estate_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n viz._n his_o humiliation_n and_o exaltation_n we_o now_o come_v direct_o to_o open_v the_o article_n touch_v these_o and_o first_o of_o his_o humiliation_n for_o the_o meaning_n consider_v what_o have_v be_v already_o say_v i_o shall_v need_v to_o speak_v but_o little_a and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v i_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o be_v very_a god_n equal_a to_o the_o father_n but_o in_o the_o order_n of_o the_o person_n in_o the_o godhead_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o so_o the_o second_o person_n of_o the_o trinity_n and_o his_o only_o beget_v son_n for_o in_o regard_n of_o he_o only_o be_v god_n a_o father_n by_o generation_n as_o have_v be_v already_o show_v though_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n also_o by_o adoption_n and_o regeneration_n and_o this_o only_a son_n of_o god_n i_o believe_v to_o be_v my_o saviour_n my_o jesus_n to_o save_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n i_o beleâ—ue_v he_o to_o be_v christ_n that_o be_v anoint_v or_o fore-appointed_n in_o the_o council_n of_o the_o father_n before_o all_o world_n to_o be_v the_o high_a priest_n the_o prophet_n and_o the_o king_n of_o his_o church_n i_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v our_o lord_n that_o be_v to_o have_v right_a of_o lordship_n over_o we_o even_o as_o the_o father_n have_v and_o power_n both_o of_o life_n and_o death_n over_o such_o as_o love_v he_o and_o be_v obedient_a and_o over_o the_o stubborn_a and_o disobedient_a who_o be_v conceive_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o be_v though_o he_o be_v make_v man_n yet_o not_o by_o ordinary_a way_n beget_v of_o man_n but_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n make_v the_o bless_a virgin_n to_o conceive_v without_o man_n bear_v of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n that_o be_v this_o wonderful_a conception_n be_v in_o the_o womb_n of_o mary_n a_o pure_a virgin_n of_o who_o he_o be_v after_o bear_v bring_v forth_o and_o bring_v up_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o other_o child_n proof_n 1._o proof_n second_o for_o the_o ground_n of_o holy_a scripture_n from_o whence_o all_o this_o be_v take_v and_o first_o that_o he_o be_v very_a god_n and_o lord_n equal_a with_o the_o father_n 2.6_o philip._n 2.6_o saint_n paul_n be_v plain_a he_o think_v it_o no_o robbery_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n and_o enough_o have_v be_v already_o say_v above_o concern_v this_o second_o that_o he_o be_v make_v man_n like_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n sin_n only_o except_v i_o shall_v need_v to_o say_v no_o more_o for_o the_o proof_n hereof_o three_o that_o he_o become_v man_n after_o a_o extraordinary_a sort_n all_o the_o holy_a gospel_n do_v plain_o declare_v for_o they_o show_v 2._o math._n 1._o luk._n 1._o &_o 2._o how_o that_o mary_n be_v contract_v unto_o a_o man_n call_v joseph_n and_o before_o they_o come_v together_o she_o be_v with_o child_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o this_o shall_v be_v so_o be_v prophesy_v