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virtue_n and_o action_n worthy_a and_o beseem_v that_o height_n and_o superiority_n that_o in_o all_o thing_n square_n the_o line_n of_o my_o life_n and_o order_v all_o my_o thought_n action_n and_o endeavour_n by_o thy_o precept_n and_o instruction_n i_o may_v leave_v my_o example_n as_o a_o holy_a practice_n to_o other_o and_o die_v in_o thy_o favour_n that_o i_o may_v live_v eternal_o with_o thou_o world_n without_o end_n 64._o a_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o recovery_n of_o our_o high_a and_o mighty_a sovereign_n king_n james_n april_n 1619._o i_o incline_v thy_o ear_n unto_o we_o o_o lord_n and_o merciful_o hear_v our_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n that_o we_o make_v before_o thou_o for_o have_v speedy_o and_o happy_o deliver_v our_o most_o gracious_a king_n thy_o humble_a servant_n redeem_v we_o in_o preserve_v he_o from_o the_o many_o trouble_n and_o uncertain_a danger_n which_o any_o alteration_n may_v bring_v upon_o us._n keep_v he_o o_o lord_n to_o thou_o for_o we_o from_o the_o bloody_a hand_n of_o homebred_a treason_n which_o endevour_v violent_o to_o spoil_v he_o and_o save_v he_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n from_o the_o ambitious_a desire_n of_o foreign_a invasion_n which_o unlawful_o plot_v and_o go_v about_o to_o gripe_v into_o their_o hand_n the_o rule_n and_o state_n of_o this_o kingdom_n over_o which_o by_o thy_o ordinance_n and_o eternal_a providence_n he_o be_v make_v chief_a lord_n and_o ruler_n defend_v he_o o_o merciful_a and_o all-loving_a father_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sickness_n which_o seek_v to_o destroy_v nature_n and_o steal_v away_o life_n from_o he_o and_o what_o other_o infirmity_n the_o weakness_n of_o nature_n want_v of_o digestion_n distemperatenesse_n of_o air_n or_o any_o other_o natural_a cause_n may_v bring_v upon_o he_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o ease_v and_o cure_v he_o by_o thy_o all-restoring_a hand_n who_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o heal_v all_o manner_n of_o disease_n that_o we_o may_v perfect_o enjoy_v he_o in_o his_o virtuous_a government_n with_o the_o bless_a fruit_n and_o increase_n of_o it_o to_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n his_o own_o salvation_n and_o our_o comfort_n peace_n and_o tranquillity_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o only_a lord_n mediator_n and_o saviour_n amen_n 65._o another_o a_o a_o wake_v we_o o_o lord_n from_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n that_o we_o deserve_v not_o thy_o scourge_n and_o rod_n in_o untimely_a deprive_v we_o of_o thy_o faithful_a servant_n our_o most_o gracious_a king_n who_o thou_o have_v merciful_o place_v over_o us._n give_v we_o loyal_a &_o obedient_a heart_n that_o we_o may_v true_o and_o humble_o under_o thou_o love_n honour_n and_o obey_v he_o constant_o unite_v ourselves_o to_o he_o and_o unperswadable_o become_v his_o follower_n and_o liege_n servant_n continue_v o_o lord_n thy_o care_n and_o favour_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v as_o hitherto_o reciprocal_o tender_a &_o respect_v the_o good_a and_o weal_n of_o we_o his_o poor_a &_o under-subiect_n esteem_v we_o help_v and_o necessary_a member_n of_o himself_o profitable_a to_o execute_v and_o undergo_v what_o he_o shall_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o religion_n charge_n and_o command_v that_o we_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v to_o become_v perfect_a imitator_n and_o type_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o church_n in_o unanimity_n and_o tranquillity_n may_v with_o one_o consent_n labour_v the_o set_n forth_o of_o thy_o honour_n and_o glory_n with_o our_o own_o well-doing_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n amen_n 66._o a_o prayer_n against_o our_o enemy_n m_o make_v we_o o_o lord_n mighty_a and_o strong_a arm_v in_o the_o confidence_n of_o thy_o all-preseruing_a and_o powerful_a arme._n stretch_v it_o forth_o o_o lord_n and_o scatter_v our_o enemy_n who_o have_v conspire_v and_o be_v combine_v against_o us._n behold_v merciful_a father_n the_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a troop_n they_o have_v gather_v and_o muster_v together_o to_o spoil_v and_o ruin_v thy_o people_n who_o have_v no_o hope_n nor_o trust_n but_o in_o thy_o mercy_n their_o army_n cover_v the_o face_n of_o the_o land_n and_o their_o ship_n have_v not_o sea_n enough_o to_o wield_v their_o huge_a body_n they_o glory_v in_o the_o desire_n and_o assuredness_n of_o blood_n and_o slaughter_n and_o meditate_v all_o the_o day_n long_o on_o rapine_n and_o cruelty_n they_o have_v in_o their_o thought_n the_o murder_a of_o suckling_n and_o infant_n and_o the_o deflower_v of_o virgin_n be_v ever_o before_o their_o eye_n they_o joy_v in_o represent_v to_o themselves_o the_o ransack_v the_o substance_n of_o poor_a man_n labour_n and_o feed_v their_o riot_n with_o the_o sweat_n of_o other_o brow_n determine_v to_o leave_v no_o barbarousnes_n unpractised_a or_o un-attempted_a smite_v they_o o_o lord_n in_o the_o height_n of_o their_o pride_n and_o bring_v their_o mightiness_n and_o strength_n to_o nothing_o let_v the_o sea_n o_o lord_n which_o they_o have_v inhabit_v overthrow_v their_o proud_a building_n 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patience_n obedience_n humbleness_n without_o malice_n vainglory_n envy_v none_o and_o fix_v all_o my_o thought_n action_n and_o endeavour_n to_o recover_v thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n to_o who_o be_v all_o honour_n power_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 2._o a_o prayer_n before_o dinner_n almighty_a and_o everlasting_a god_n which_o have_v create_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o good_a and_o benefit_n of_o mankind_n give_v he_o power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o thy_o creature_n grant_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v so_o moderate_o use_v these_o blessing_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o mercy_n provide_v for_o i_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o thy_o good_a like_n and_o pleasure_n let_v i_o eat_v to_o help_v not_o pamper_v nature_n lest_o of_o a_o servant_n she_o become_v a_o enemy_n and_o make_v i_o unfit_a for_o thy_o service_n and_o glory_n which_o be_v the_o only_a end_n of_o our_o creation_n and_o be_v let_v temperance_n not_o my_o appetite_n oversway_v i_o ever_o remember_v and_o 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and_o wondrous_a work_n send_v thy_o bless_a and_o comfortable_a light_n to_o banish_v and_o put_v to_o flight_v the_o thick_a and_o black_a darkness_n which_o cover_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n lighten_v o_o lord_n my_o understanding_n that_o i_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o thy_o reveal_v will_n and_o not_o curious_o wander_v far_o give_v i_o grace_n to_o know_v what_o be_v good_a and_o rectify_v my_o will_n to_o follow_v it_o that_o in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n i_o may_v glorify_v thou_o and_o profit_v other_o i_o confess_v o_o lord_n and_o humble_o acknowledge_v my_o sin_n and_o offence_n and_o my_o transgression_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o pardon_v o_o merciful_a father_n and_o be_v please_v to_o put_v away_o from_o thy_o remembrance_n all_o my_o iniquity_n let_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o my_o only_a saviour_n be_v available_a against_o thy_o justice_n and_o bury_v my_o misdeed_n in_o his_o sepulchre_n that_o they_o may_v never_o rise_v up_o against_o i_o 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punishment_n for_o what_o avayl_v it_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v my_o own_o soul_n yet_o if_o it_o please_v thou_o bountiful_a father_n to_o leave_v and_o bequeath_v to_o i_o a_o plentiful_a estate_n and_o great_a riches_n give_v i_o grace_v so_o to_o use_v and_o bestow_v they_o that_o i_o come_v not_o behind_o hand_n with_o thou_o in_o my_o account_n let_v i_o so_o dispose_v they_o as_o thou_o have_v by_o express_a word_n appoint_v that_o my_o poor_a brethren_n put_v not_o up_o a_o bill_n against_o i_o set_a not_o my_o heart_n on_o they_o o_o lord_n but_o as_o thing_n without_o i_o when_o either_o thou_o please_v by_o fire_n water_n or_o any_o other_o casualty_n to_o call_v they_o from_o i_o let_v i_o thankful_o surrender_v they_o as_o a_o reeve_n not_o a_o owner_n yield_v thou_o immortal_a and_o unfeigned_a thanks_o that_o i_o have_v have_v they_o so_o long_o not_o inward_o grudge_v and_o repine_v that_o i_o have_v lose_v they_o so_o soon_o for_o who_o place_v 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feather_n become_v my_o head_n when_o i_o inward_o behold_v thou_o crown_v with_o thornes_n and_o shall_v my_o wrist_n be_v guard_v with_o precious_a bracelet_n where_o thou_o be_v bind_v with_o cord_n my_o finger_n glister_v with_o diamond_n and_o thy_o jewel_a with_o thy_o own_o blood_n start_v out_o with_o the_o unmerciful_a usage_n of_o thy_o persecuter_n o_o my_o most_o sweet_a and_o gentle_a saviour_n let_v my_o sorrowful_a and_o woeful_a thought_n for_o my_o deadly_a and_o horrible_a offence_n be_v to_o my_o head_n a_o torment_n like_o thy_o merciless_a thorn_n my_o vain_a and_o idle_a behaviour_n more_o despise_v than_o that_o many-coloured_a coat_n and_o the_o awe_n and_o reverence_n of_o thy_o justice_n terrible_a to_o offender_n chain_v my_o hand_n hard_a and_o with_o more_o cruelty_n than_o the_o whipcord_n that_o i_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n have_v a_o feeling_n and_o understand_v of_o those_o unheard_a of_o and_o new-inuented_n tyranny_n lay_v upon_o thou_o for_o my_o transgression_n let_v the_o memory_n of_o thy_o wound_n pierce_v my_o heart_n with_o true_a compunction_n so_o to_o have_v injure_v a_o lord_n of_o such_o greatness_n and_o majesty_n for_o my_o sake_n willing_o above_o the_o meekness_n of_o a_o lamb_n undergo_n those_o base_a and_o unworthy_a disgrace_n the_o forerunner_n of_o thy_o cruel_a death_n give_v i_o o_o lord_n since_o we_o must_v be_v perfect_a imitator_n of_o thou_o obedience_n to_o yield_v and_o submit_v myself_o to_o thy_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n in_o all_o suffering_n and_o torment_n a_o noble_a patience_n to_o bear_v they_o manful_o and_o charity_n inflame_v like_o thou_o to_o bless_v my_o persecuter_n pray_v for_o their_o amendment_n and_o conversion_n that_o suffer_v with_o thou_o obedient_o patient_o and_o love_o i_o may_v enjoy_v with_o thou_o that_o happy_a reward_n forepromised_n to_o all_o those_o that_o take_v up_o their_o cross_n and_o follow_v thou_o even_o for_o thy_o precious_a and_o unvaluable_a 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what_o man_n can_v do_v to_o i_o he_o have_v help_v and_o save_v his_o hand-maiden_n out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o enemy_n bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n 37._o another_o prayer_n for_o a_o maid_n to_o the_o same_o effect_n o_o almighty_a god_n creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o glorifye_v the_o firmament_n with_o star_n the_o sun_n with_o a_o great_a light_n the_o god_n of_o all_o beauty_n all_o proportion_n all_o order_n hold_v in_o thy_o hand_n the_o motion_n and_o be_v of_o all_o thing_n create_v i_o humble_o offer_v up_o unto_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n whatsoever_o be_v good_a and_o virtuous_a in_o i_o whatsoever_o beautiful_a or_o proportionable_a entreat_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n to_o take_v into_o thy_o custody_n a_o innocent_a &_o unexperienced_a maiden_n to_o direct_v and_o govern_v i_o by_o thy_o never-erring_a wisdom_n lest_o my_o youth_n betray_v by_o frailty_n and_o indiscretion_n shall_v traitorous_o yield_v i_o up_o to_o the_o lewd_a suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o apparel_v in_o flesh_n and_o blood_n wait_v hourly_o for_o my_o destruction_n leave_v no_o mean_n untried_a to_o captivate_v my_o weak_a soul_n suffer_v he_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o have_v the_o upperhand_n give_v i_o not_o into_o his_o power_n unless_o thou_o place_v a_o guard_n of_o angel_n with_o i_o holy_a &_o unresistable_a thought_n within_o i_o that_o in_o thy_o name_n put_v on_o my_o saviour_n christ_n for_o my_o armour_n advance_v the_o glorious_a cross_n for_o my_o banner_n i_o may_v put_v my_o enemy_n to_o flight_n and_o triumph_v in_o the_o conquest_n which_o thou_o have_v get_v for_o i_o to_o my_o own_o and_o all_o their_o eternal_a comfort_n which_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o amen_n 38._o a_o meditation_n or_o prayer_n for_o a_o maiden_n not_o to_o be_v proud_a of_o her_o own_o perfection_n do_v not_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n give_v those_o many_o excellent_a and_o 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everlasting_a wisdom_n have_v ordain_v marriage_n honourable_a among_o man_n as_o the_o mean_n for_o succession_n and_o propagation_n give_v i_o o_o lord_n a_o understanding_n heart_n that_o i_o be_v not_o evil_o seduce_v to_o my_o overthrow_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v aim_v at_o no_o other_o end_n but_o the_o fulfil_a thy_o commandment_n not_o my_o own_o lust_n &_o wilful_a desire_n let_v i_o choose_v by_o the_o advice_n of_o my_o friend_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o parent_n lest_o blind_v with_o affection_n i_o fall_v into_o those_o inconvenience_n which_o i_o may_v too_o late_o feel_v without_o mean_n of_o remedy_v grant_v o_o lord_n a_o pure_a and_o unspotted_a love_n may_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o join_n and_o a_o peaceable_a and_o undivided_a amity_n the_o effect_n let_v the_o fear_n of_o displease_v thou_o make_v we_o please_v
thou_o for_o that_o eternal_a and_o all-comforting_a name_n of_o thy_o sweet_a son_n jesus_n to_o give_v i_o a_o feel_n of_o my_o own_o desperate_a and_o dangerous_a estate_n to_o take_v away_o the_o dead_a and_o imposthume_n vice_n which_o have_v overgrow_v goodness_n and_o virtue_n so_o that_o i_o may_v perceive_v what_o be_v wicked_a or_o sinful_a make_v the_o same_o with_o i_o by_o a_o long_a custom_n grant_v i_o o_o bountiful_a and_o love_a lord_n constancy_n and_o perseverance_n in_o the_o good_a determination_n wherewith_o thou_o shall_v inspire_v lest_o i_o fall_v into_o a_o relapse_n &_o perish_v unsuccourable_o even_o for_o thy_o own_o mercy_n sake_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n be_v intend_v to_o save_v sinner_n amen_n 71._o a_o prayer_n in_o sickness_n now_o i_o be_o weak_a o_o lord_n in_o estate_n be_v thou_o strong_a and_o inlighten_v and_o comfort_v my_o soul_n in_o this_o darkness_n and_o torment_n of_o my_o body_n satan_n have_v encompass_v i_o on_o every_o side_n and_o as_o assure_v of_o victory_n have_v lay_v aside_o all_o his_o fair_a and_o eye-pleasing_a disguise_n pull_v off_o his_o beautiful_a visor_n and_o in_o his_o own_o horrible_a and_o dreadful_a deformity_n tell_v i_o plain_o i_o be_o he_o there_o be_v no_o sin_n my_o most_o merciful_a and_o everlasting_a redeemer_n which_o he_o be_v not_o in_o the_o ugly_a and_o desperate_v manner_n ready_a to_o lay_v before_o i_o more_o careful_a now_o to_o call_v they_o to_o my_o memory_n than_o he_o be_v before_o to_o banish_v they_o for_o ever_o he_o tell_v i_o it_o be_v thy_o own_o doctrine_n that_o the_o wage_n of_o sin_n be_v death_n and_o that_o everlasting_a world_n without_o end_n but_o shall_v he_o o_o just_a and_o righteous_a judge_n be_v my_o accuser_n and_o witness_n against_o i_o shall_v he_o betray_v i_o to_o a_o sin_n and_o be_v reward_v for_o reveal_v it_o i_o protest_v before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n that_o he_o alone_o join_v with_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n have_v wrought_v upon_o my_o frailty_n and_o subtle_o seduce_v i_o to_o all_o kind_n of_o sin_n and_o enormity_n that_o he_o alone_o have_v persuade_v i_o to_o offend_v thou_o my_o lord_n and_o maker_n lay_v thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n and_o terror_n of_o thy_o judgement_n before_o i_o seek_v either_o to_o draw_v i_o to_o despair_v or_o a_o unwillingnes_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o due_a consideration_n of_o my_o heinous_a mis-deed_n i_o do_v therefore_o whole_o abjure_v and_o detest_v he_o abandon_v for_o ever_o his_o friendship_n and_o service_n and_o rely_v on_o thy_o powerful_a and_o available_a passion_n in_o the_o preciousness_n and_o value_n of_o it_o offer_v up_o myself_o unto_o thou_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o own_o merit_n and_o goodness_n to_o accept_v a_o forlorn_a and_o despair_a sinner_n who_o without_o thy_o mercy_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v swallow_v up_o by_o the_o eternal_a gulf_n of_o hell_n fire_n moderate_a o_o lord_n my_o sickness_n and_o pain_n that_o i_o may_v the_o free_o have_v recourse_n unto_o thou_o strengthen_v and_o confirm_v my_o faint_a and_o decay_a voice_n that_o i_o may_v the_o earnestly_o cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o above_o all_o o_o my_o most_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a lord_n comfort_n and_o aid_v my_o droop_a and_o fearful_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v continual_o meditate_v on_o thou_o that_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n i_o may_v escape_v the_o vengeance_n prepare_v for_o those_o that_o die_v out_o of_o thy_o favour_n and_o if_o thou_o shall_v please_v to_o call_v i_o forth_o of_o this_o mortal_a life_n i_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o &_o put_v on_o immortality_n even_o for_o thy_o holy_a name_n sake_n to_o which_o be_v all_o honour_n &_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n 72._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v before_o any_o work_n we_o go_v about_o in_o vain_a o_o lord_n rise_z we_o early_o and_o sit_v up_o late_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o carefulness_n turmoyl_a and_o torment_v ourselves_o with_o great_a labour_n and_o wearisomeness_n unless_o thou_o o_o lord_n give_v a_o blessing_n in_o vain_a toil_v the_o husbandman_n plough_v and_o sow_v unless_o thou_o water_v it_o and_o give_v the_o increase_n in_o vain_a endanger_v himself_o the_o merchant_n furrow_n and_o turn_v up_o the_o water_n unless_o thou_o prosper_v and_o guide_v his_o ship_n since_o thou_o fille_v every_o thing_n with_o blessing_n be_v please_v at_o this_o time_n only_o lord_n and_o saviour_n to_o look_v merciful_o and_o favourable_o on_o the_o industry_n and_o labour_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o multiply_v they_o as_o thou_o do_v the_o old_a woman_n jar_n who_o give_v of_o it_o to_o the_o prophet_n grant_v that_o we_o may_v prosper_v and_o have_v give_v of_o our_o abundance_n to_o those_o poor_a brethren_n that_o want_v it_o rather_o than_o to_o be_v drive_v to_o ask_v it_o yet_o in_o all_o o_o lord_n thy_o will_n be_v do_v to_o the_o extreme_a poverty_n nay_o death_n itself_o give_v i_o o_o lord_n a_o true_a feel_n of_o myself_o that_o i_o may_v rather_o respect_v goodness_n than_o gain_n and_o aim_v rather_o to_o live_v honest_o then_o rich_o affect_v a_o mediocrity_n not_o abundance_n lest_o i_o be_v puff_v up_o with_o the_o vain_a and_o gawdy_a show_n of_o uncertain_a wealth_n grant_v o_o bless_a lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o i_o may_v in_o all_o my_o course_n and_o enterprise_n have_v before_o my_o eye_n the_o end_n whereunto_o they_o shall_v be_v direct_v which_o be_v only_o in_o this_o warfare_n and_o pilgrimage_n to_o provide_v i_o necessary_n for_o my_o voyage_n to_o that_o holy_a land_n wherein_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n have_v before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n a_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n lay_v out_o and_o reserve_v that_o i_o may_v with_o that_o providence_n and_o care_n so_o furnish_v and_o store_n myself_o that_o i_o be_v neither_o force_v with_o esau_n for_o want_n and_o indiscretion_n to_o sell_v my_o birthright_n for_o fade_a and_o transitory_a relief_n nor_o with_o the_o proud_a and_o mighty_a exalt_v with_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o their_o treasure_n despise_v and_o grow_v careless_a of_o it_o but_o in_o all_o thing_n make_v myself_o obedient_a to_o thy_o will_n be_v find_v worthy_a to_o take_v possession_n of_o it_o grant_v this_o o_o sweet_a jesus_n amen_n 73._o a_o prayer_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n i_o humble_o confess_v o_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a lord_n that_o i_o be_o unworthy_a the_o bread_n thou_o in_o thy_o mercy_n bestow_v on_o i_o unworthy_a to_o infect_v the_o air_n with_o my_o breath_n who_o spend_v it_o to_o thy_o dishonour_n and_o my_o own_o defamation_n most_o unworthy_a the_o least_o of_o thy_o blessing_n which_o i_o have_v plentiful_o receive_v of_o thou_o and_o that_o i_o tremble_v to_o come_v into_o thy_o presence_n my_o sin_n strike_v horror_n and_o terror_n to_o my_o heart_n lest_o i_o be_v swallow_v up_o for_o my_o offence_n and_o wickedness_n daily_o commit_v and_o yet_o unrepented_a but_o o_o most_o merciful_a and_o all-loving_a father_n take_v thy_o eye_n i_o beseech_v thou_o from_o they_o lest_o thou_o in_o thy_o justice_n bring_v i_o to_o destruction_n and_o fix_v it_o on_o the_o bitter_a passion_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n behold_v he_o o_o lord_n scourge_v buffet_v revile_v spit_v upon_o and_o despiteful_o crucify_v for_o the_o heinousness_n of_o these_o my_o transgression_n and_o in_o the_o preciousness_n of_o this_o satisfaction_n be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o give_v ear_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o sorrow_a lamentation_n of_o a_o despise_a and_o contemn_a sinner_n who_o be_v hearty_o and_o true_o sorry_a for_o these_o his_o misdeed_n and_o trespass_n desire_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a bounty_n to_o inspire_v he_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v for_o ever_o hate_v and_o detest_v the_o guilt_n and_o monstrousness_n of_o they_o strike_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o true_a fear_n not_o only_o of_o thy_o mightiness_n and_o judgement_n but_o of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o love_a kindness_n that_o i_o may_v be_v utter_o ashamed_a and_o confound_v to_o offend_v so_o favourable_a and_o indulgent_a a_o father_n who_o have_v not_o disinherited_a nor_o cast_v off_o so_o notorious_a and_o disobedient_a a_o son_n but_o in_o his_o mercy_n reserve_v a_o portion_n for_o i_o which_o o_o bless_a and_o all-loving_a lord_n make_v i_o worthy_a of_o that_o i_o may_v ever_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o clemency_n world_n without_o end_n 74._o a_o prayer_n for_o perseverance_n since_o o_o lord_n not_o he_o that_o attempt_v the_o course_n but_o he_o that_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n not_o those_o virgin_n who_o come_v late_o but_o they_o that_o watch_v continual_o have_v the_o promise_a and_o expect_a reward_n give_v i_o abundant_o of_o thy_o blessing_n that_o i_o
may_v not_o only_a endeavour_n well_o purpose_v good_a thing_n and_o perhaps_o begin_v a_o reformation_n and_o virtuous_a amendment_n but_o continue_v o_o lord_n and_o persevere_v all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o by_o the_o practice_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a life_n i_o may_v be_v wean_v and_o withdraw_v from_o the_o transitory_a and_o seduce_a pleasure_n which_o gaudiness_n and_o custom_n have_v make_v strong_a in_o i_o and_o await_v the_o subversion_n and_o root_n out_o of_o all_o thing_n good_a and_o virtuous_a settle_v firm_a in_o i_o o_o lord_n a_o unwearied_a determination_n of_o a_o daily_a progress_n and_o go_v forward_o in_o thy_o service_n since_o to_o stand_v still_o be_v to_o expect_v the_o enemy_n and_o bridle_n and_o take_v from_o i_o the_o feed_v and_o blooming_n of_o vice_n that_o i_o deceive_v with_o their_o seduce_a yield_v not_o to_o they_o but_o perfect_o and_o zealous_o labour_v to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o so_o good_a and_o great_a a_o majesty_n may_v at_o last_o receive_v the_o hire_n which_o thou_o have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o diligent_o employ_v themselves_o in_o thy_o vineyard_n 75._o a_o prayer_n in_o affliction_n most_o gracious_a redeemer_n which_o be_v always_o merciful_a always_o a_o preserver_n whether_o thou_o send_v we_o joy_n or_o sadness_n for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n which_o by_o outward_a affliction_n as_o by_o a_o sharp_a medicine_n heate_v the_o inward_a man_n and_o by_o temporary_a trouble_n prepare_v we_o for_o everlasting_a joy_n even_o as_o thyself_o have_v open_v the_o way_n for_o we_o to_o true_a felicity_n by_o thy_o own_o step_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v drink_v this_o cup_n patient_o and_o obedient_o as_o give_v of_o thou_o but_o these_o trouble_n o_o bless_a and_o meek_a saviour_n fall_v heavy_a on_o i_o my_o proud_a and_o envious_a disposition_n grudge_v and_o repine_v at_o they_o give_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o cure_v the_o happy_a and_o heart_n comfort_v spectacle_n of_o thy_o precious_a passion_n that_o behold_v thou_o over-flowed_n with_o blood_n and_o sweat_n cruelty_n have_v use_v several_a torment_n to_o let_v it_o forth_o i_o may_v account_v myself_o happy_a in_o so_o sweet_a a_o society_n and_o my_o rancour_n and_o swell_a desire_n ambitious_o puff_v up_o with_o malicious_a and_o aspire_a thought_n may_v at_o this_o sight_n fall_v low_a and_o be_v assuage_v the_o venomous_a and_o poison_a sting_n of_o the_o subtle_a serpent_n be_v draw_v and_o cast_v from_o i_o by_o behold_v thou_o the_o example_n of_o all_o patience_n and_o gentleness_n endue_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o a_o absolute_a contempt_n of_o all_o these_o vain_a and_o gawdy_a shadow_n who_o pomp_n and_o outward_a glory_n be_v rate_v at_o so_o high_a a_o estimation_n let_v i_o look_v inward_o only_a and_o all_o my_o care_n be_v to_o be_v rich_o and_o sumptuous_o attire_v within_o let_v i_o aim_v at_o no_o peace_n but_o that_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n fear_v only_o thy_o rebuke_n and_o displeasure_n but_o for_o thy_o sake_n high_o esteem_v all_o the_o contempt_n the_o world_n can_v throw_v upon_o i_o the_o scoff_n disdain_n and_o base_a regard_n they_o can_v afflict_v i_o with_o the_o revile_n slander_n imputation_n which_o envy_n and_o ill_a tongue_n can_v lay_v upon_o i_o since_o promotion_n and_o high_a respect_n be_v no_o badge_n of_o thy_o servant_n commendation_n and_o graceful_a language_n no_o title_n of_o thy_o follower_n nor_o security_n and_o worldly_a felicity_n any_o testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n to_o which_o only_o o_o glorious_a example_n of_o all_o virtue_n let_v i_o ambitious_o aspire_v through_o the_o burn_a furnace_n the_o lion_n den_n the_o axe_n stone_n or_o what_o new_a cruelty_n soever_o tyrant_n witty_a only_o in_o mischievous_a invention_n can_v for_o the_o profess_v thou_o inflict_v upon_o i_o since_o to_o lose_v all_o the_o world_n and_o win_v thou_o be_v a_o purchase_n unualuable_a &_o unspeakable_a which_o grant_n for_o thy_o own_o name_n sake_n i_o may_v happy_o attain_v amen_n 76._o a_o prayer_n in_o extremity_n of_o sickness_n o_o jesu_n christ_n the_o only_a hope_n of_o they_o that_o live_v and_o eternal_a life_n of_o they_o that_o die_v i_o wretched_a sinner_n submit_v myself_o whole_o to_o thy_o divine_a will_n whether_o it_o please_v thou_o my_o soul_n shall_v long_o remain_v in_o the_o prison_n of_o this_o my_o body_n to_o serve_v thou_o or_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n i_o be_o sure_a what_o be_v commit_v to_o thy_o mercy_n can_v never_o perish_v i_o will_v lay_v down_o this_o my_o frail_a and_o miserable_a body_n with_o a_o willing_a mind_n namely_o in_o hope_n of_o resurrection_n which_o render_v it_o to_o i_o again_o much_o more_o happy_a strengthen_v o_o truely-mercifull_a and_o all-loving_a saviour_n my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n against_o all_o temptation_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n environ_v i_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o mercy_n by_o which_o in_o time_n past_a thou_o restore_v thy_o martyr_n unconquered_a against_o grievous_a torment_n and_o cruel_a death_n i_o see_v nothing_o in_o myself_o which_o can_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o i_o all_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o inestimable_a goodness_n i_o have_v no_o merit_n or_o good_a work_n to_o allege_v to_o thou_o but_o alas_o i_o behold_v on_o every_o side_n many_o wicked_a and_o sinful_a offence_n many_o malicious_a and_o envious_a transgression_n many_o lewd_a and_o lascivious_a act_n which_o be_v here_o ready_a to_o accuse_v and_o condemn_v and_o as_o much_o as_o their_o exclamation_n can_v further_o desirous_a to_o throw_v i_o to_o everlasting_a hell_n and_o perdition_n what_o advocate_n so_o merciful_a as_o thyself_o who_o so_o powerful_a and_o who_o more_o willing_a and_o ready_a who_o can_v better_a deliver_v what_o must_v at_o this_o time_n prevail_v for_o i_o be_v a_o story_n of_o thy_o own_o love_n and_o mercy_n who_o can_v show_v the_o scar_n of_o those_o honourable_a wound_n which_o 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gulf_n of_o despair_n but_o that_o when_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n be_v shut_v and_o close_v up_o the_o everwaking_a eye_n of_o my_o mind_n may_v look_v up_o and_o be_v comfort_v in_o thou_o and_o that_o when_o the_o use_n of_o my_o tongue_n shall_v be_v take_v from_o i_o my_o soul_n may_v then_o incessant_o and_o continual_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n to_o who_o be_v honour_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n 77._o a_o prayer_n in_o the_o spring_n time_n o_o almighty_a and_o everliving_a god_n the_o powerful_a creator_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n ordain_v they_o with_o their_o several_a light_n and_o ornament_n for_o the_o necessary_a use_n of_o mankind_n appoint_v they_o in_o their_o distinguish_v season_n to_o yield_v food_n and_o sustenance_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o thy_o people_n we_o give_v thou_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o this_o moderate_a and_o timely_a spring_n refresh_v the_o decay_a earth_n with_o the_o kindly_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n and_o temperate_a fall_n of_o rain_n and_o water_n renew_v in_o we_o a_o comfortable_a expectation_n of_o our_o resurrection_n in_o behold_v how_o thy_o merciful_a and_o all-able_a hand_n have_v fresh_o apparel_v the_o naked_a and_o barren_a field_n beautify_v they_o with_o several_a sort_n of_o flower_n load_v the_o tree_n disrobe_v and_o wither_a with_o new_a bud_n and_o blossom_n the_o earth_n herself_o shoot_v forth_o her_o seed_n long_a time_n bury_v in_o her_o womb_n with_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o happy_a and_o plentiful_a increase_n to_o the_o great_a joy_n and_o consolation_n of_o thy_o servant_n grant_v i_o beseech_v thou_o that_o we_o be_v renew_v and_o bear_v again_o by_o holy_a baptism_n and_o have_v cast_v and_o throw_v off_o the_o old_a man_n may_v become_v new_a creature_n never_o more_o to_o return_v to_o our_o old_a sin_n but_o
that_o by_o the_o sweet_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o may_v increase_v in_o continual_a innocence_n and_o day_n by_o day_n more_o and_o more_o be_v adorn_v with_o the_o flower_n of_o virtue_n always_o grow_v up_o in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o excellency_n that_o we_o may_v receive_v a_o blessing_n at_o thy_o hand_n to_o spread_v and_o flourish_v bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n of_o a_o quiet_a conscience_n and_o sweet_a smell_a savour_n of_o a_o pure_a zeal_n and_o charitable_a devotion_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n amen_n 78._o a_o prayer_n in_o summer_n ever-moving_a time_n o_o merciful_a father_n deliver_v according_a to_o thy_o behest_n in_o their_o due_a season_n the_o four_o quarter_n of_o the_o year_n and_o from_o thy_o bounty_n we_o receive_v their_o timely_a fruit_n the_o spring_n have_v already_o discharge_v and_o unload_v himself_o bestow_v with_o a_o full_a hand_n the_o small_a store_n he_o have_v be_v entrust_v withal_o leave_v great_a hope_n of_o plenty_n and_o abundance_n prosper_v it_o o_o lord_n and_o bring_v it_o along_o to_o maturity_n and_o ripeness_n for_o now_o that_o bless_a and_o great_a light_n which_o thou_o make_v to_o rule_v the_o day_n shed_v his_o influence_n and_o comfort_n to_o all_o thing_n move_v upon_o the_o earth_n the_o hill_n leap_v and_o be_v joyful_a the_o flood_n clap_v their_o hand_n and_o all_o creature_n grow_v buxom_a and_o lively_a have_v a_o feeling_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o blessing_n grant_v unto_o we_o o_o father_n of_o all_o goodness_n that_o we_o be_v not_o more_o insensible_a than_o the_o beast_n but_o that_o we_o may_v give_v thou_o honour_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o thy_o innumerable_a and_o unmatchable_a benefit_n for_o who_o only_a service_n the_o earth_n be_v thus_o gay_o apparel_v the_o tree_n thus_o plentiful_o enrich_v and_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o earth_n great_a with_o assure_a expectation_n of_o a_o happy_a delivery_n let_v not_o o_o lord_n the_o violent_a burn_a of_o the_o sun_n join_v with_o the_o lock_v up_o thy_o heavenly_a conduit_n parch_v it_o and_o dry_v it_o to_o nothing_o profitable_a nor_o the_o remissness_n or_o slackness_n join_v with_o a_o over-flowe_v of_o water_n leave_v it_o raw_a and_o unseruiceable_a but_o give_v every_o fruit_n o_o lord_n maturity_n and_o perfection_n that_o we_o may_v joyful_o receive_v the_o blessing_n of_o it_o and_o praise_v thou_o the_o bestower_n and_o giver_n amen_n 79._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o autumn_n thou_o have_v shower_v o_o lord_n fullness_n and_o perfection_n upon_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o every_o grow_a thing_n labour_v with_o a_o happy_a increase_n the_o rank_a grass_n bow_v itself_o to_o the_o mower_n hand_n the_o heavy_a load_a tree_n acknowledge_v homage_n offer_v themselves_o to_o be_v gather_v and_o the_o fullness_n of_o the_o vine_n yield_v his_o ivice_n without_o the_o winepress_a the_o ripe_a hang_a ear_n listen_v for_o a_o since_o and_o all_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n which_o thou_o have_v plant_v here_o for_o the_o service_n of_o man_n acknowledge_v thy_o command_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v taste_v all_o these_o o_o lord_n obedient_a to_o thy_o will_n in_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n answer_v the_o end_n of_o their_o creation_n only_o we_o miserable_a creature_n follow_v our_o sense_n and_o the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n refuse_v thy_o holy_a inspiration_n and_o seduce_v by_o satan_n oppose_v ourselves_o against_o thy_o reveal_v will_n new_a mould_n we_o o_o lord_n and_o break_v our_o stubborn_a and_o stony_a heart_n that_o the_o seed_n of_o thy_o gospel_n may_v take_v deep_a root_n in_o we_o and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o a_o lively_a faith_n constant_a hope_n and_o burn_a charity_n to_o thy_o honour_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n amen_n 80._o a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v in_o winter_n the_o year_n be_v waxen_a old_a as_o a_o garment_n and_o all_o the_o fresh_a colour_n which_o beautify_v the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v wither_v and_o decay_v the_o sun_n withholdeth_a his_o influence_n the_o heaven_n their_o brightness_n and_o the_o day_n his_o comfort_n take_v from_o he_o by_o the_o uncomfortable_a hand_n of_o desolate_a night_n the_o tree_n have_v lose_v their_o ornament_n the_o field_n their_o raiment_n and_o all_o beast_n and_o cattle_n their_o vigour_n and_o livelihood_n man_n himself_o be_v discomfort_a in_o the_o poorness_n and_o barrenness_n and_o the_o unprovident_a man_n who_o have_v not_o lay_v up_o nor_o take_v from_o the_o fruitfulness_n of_o summer_n grow_v desperate_a certain_a of_o nothing_o but_o perish_v the_o season_n afford_v no_o work_n nor_o the_o day_n any_o continuance_n the_o late_o broad-leaved_n branch_n no_o shelter_n nor_o the_o field_n any_o sustenance_n grant_v we_o o_o merciful_a father_n warn_v by_o the_o example_n of_o his_o extreme_a and_o unredeemable_a misery_n to_o labour_v in_o the_o harvest_n and_o lay_v up_o of_o our_o well-gotten_a store_n against_o the_o uncomfortable_a day_n of_o sickness_n or_o late_a age_n when_o weakness_n and_o natural_a infirmity_n give_v we_o no_o time_n or_o think_v to_o get_v in_o new_a provision_n and_o our_o uncharitableness_n to_o ourselves_o take_v from_o we_o the_o charity_n of_o other_o harden_v their_o heart_n against_o we_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o watch_v and_o labour_v continual_o supply_v our_o lamp_n daily_o with_o holy_a oil_n lest_o at_o the_o dead_a of_o night_n we_o be_v call_v on_o and_o be_v unprovided_a be_v leave_v behind_o or_o wander_v in_o the_o darkness_n astray_o and_o come_v late_o be_v shut_v out_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o from_o all_o happiness_n and_o blessedness_n confine_v to_o a_o place_n where_o there_o be_v nothing_o to_o be_v hear_v but_o perpetual_a howl_n and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n amen_n 81._o a_o prayer_n in_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n let_v not_o my_o enemy_n o_o lord_n triumph_v over_o i_o nor_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o oppressor_n prevail_v against_o i_o be_v near_o unto_o i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n i_o be_o thy_o helper_n thou_o which_o merciful_o redeem_v joseph_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o brethren_n who_o causeless_o seek_v his_o life_n and_o turn_v their_o hate_n to_o his_o glory_n and_o promotion_n deliver_v he_o from_o the_o lust_n of_o his_o master_n wife_n and_o her_o wilye_n accusation_n thou_o which_o rescue_v thy_o people_n israel_n by_o a_o mighty_a hand_n and_o strong_a arm_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o unequal_a tax_n of_o the_o hard_a egyptian_n thou_o which_o give_v jacob_n grace_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o his_o brother_n esau_n boil_v against_o he_o and_o threaten_a fire_n and_o destruction_n plant_v a_o sure_a shield_n before_o thy_o belove_a servant_n david_n to_o keep_v he_o safe_a from_o the_o invasion_n of_o the_o terrible_a goliath_n and_o a_o wise_a guard_n to_o prevent_v the_o plot_n of_o subtle_a saul_n proclaim_v susanna_n innocent_a contagious_o spot_v by_o the_o poisonous_a breath_n of_o the_o foresworn_a elder_n thou_o which_o raise_v thy_o glory_n from_o the_o three_o child_n condemn_v and_o throw_v into_o the_o furnace_n who_o fire_n and_o extreme_a heat_n come_v forth_o and_o eat_v up_o the_o feeder_n yet_o spare_v and_o against_o his_o nature_n singe_a not_o the_o garment_n of_o thy_o servant_n walk_v and_o sing_v everlasting_a and_o glorious_a hymn_n of_o thy_o deity_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o thou_o which_o never_o forsake_v any_o of_o thy_o servant_n in_o their_o torment_n and_o persecution_n give_v they_o either_o a_o unconquered_a patience_n to_o suffer_v or_o a_o glorious_a courage_n to_o overcome_v all_o the_o temptation_n which_o hell_n can_v fasten_v be_v please_v almighty_a everliving_a and_o only_o powerful_a jehovah_n to_o be_v near_o thy_o servant_n in_o these_o his_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n and_o to_o stand_v by_o he_o in_o this_o day_n of_o his_o trial_n lest_o he_o fall_v confound_v and_o sink_v under_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o his_o tyrannous_a oppression_n want_v o_o lord_n in_o the_o low_a degree_n have_v encompass_v i_o shame_n and_o ignominy_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n have_v set_v i_o round_o about_o slander_n oppose_v themselves_o against_o i_o and_o bear_v i_o down_o face_n to_o face_n and_o ill_a tongue_n in_o secret_a at_o my_o back_n oppress_v i_o my_o friend_n be_v flee_v my_o acquaintance_n have_v forsake_v i_o and_o my_o kindred_n dere_v my_o poverty_n deny_v my_o alliance_n where_o can_v i_o then_o plant_v my_o hope_n where_o shall_v i_o else_o seek_v for_o refuge_n and_o harbour_n then_o of_o so_o merciful_a and_o all-loving_a a_o father_n and_o who_o upon_o sub-mission_n disdain_v not_o his_o base_a and_o most_o riotous_a son_n who_o come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v a_o father_n to_o the_o fatherless_a a_o eye_n
to_o the_o blind_a a_o staff_n to_o the_o lame_a and_o a_o most_o heavenly_a and_o never-erring_a physician_n to_o all_o that_o labour_n under_o any_o disease_n come_v unto_o i_o say_v our_o bless_a lord_n all_o you_o that_o be_v oppress_v and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o o_o merciful_a and_o general_a comfort_n as_o certain_a to_o be_v do_v as_o it_o be_v speak_v i_o prostrate_v myself_o humble_o before_o thou_o and_o desire_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n if_o such_o be_v thy_o will_n and_o pleasure_n to_o let_v this_o transitory_a and_o bitter_a cup_n pass_v from_o i_o yet_o not_o my_o will_n but_o thy_o bless_a will_n be_v do_v who_o alone_o know_v what_o be_v fit_a to_o tame_v my_o stubborn_a and_o rebellious_a affection_n and_o to_o morrifie_v in_o i_o all_o vain_a and_o aspire_a thought_n that_o i_o may_v whole_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o live_v with_o thou_o where_o eternal_a and_o never-ending_a peace_n and_o piety_n have_v their_o habitation_n 82._o a_o prayer_n to_o our_o bless_a saviour_n most_o merciful_o love_v lord_n redeemer_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n i_o wretched_a and_o detestable_a sinner_n leprous_a all_o over_o and_o more_o spot_a with_o sin_n than_o the_o bless_a job_n with_o sore_n which_o no_o pool_n can_v ever_o cure_v all_o humble_a prostrate_v myself_o before_o thou_o not_o desire_v thou_o to_o lay_v thy_o bless_a and_o happy-making_a hand_n upon_o so_o ulcerous_a a_o creature_n nor_o to_o cast_v thy_o pity_a and_o favourable_a eye_n upon_o so_o displease_v and_o hateful_a a_o object_n but_o only_o o_o lord_n if_o so_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a a_o worm_n may_v aspire_v to_o request_v of_o so_o high_a and_o great_a a_o deity_n one_o word_n from_o thy_o heavenly_a lip_n to_o make_v i_o whole_a but_o say_v the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v pass_v the_o snow_n in_o whiteness_n and_o cast_v my_o sick_a and_o age_a imperfection_n renew_v myself_o like_o the_o strong_a eagle_n at_o thy_o command_n whole_a legion_n of_o sin_n which_o carry_v i_o headlong_o to_o ruin_n and_o perdition_n shall_v pass_v from_o i_o and_o i_o remain_v praise_v and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n the_o numbness_n and_o deadness_n of_o my_o uncharitable_a hand_n upon_o thy_o word_n shall_v stretch_v itself_o forth_o and_o be_v exercise_v in_o deed_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n upon_o thy_o word_n my_o wilful_a and_o natural_a blindness_n shall_v be_v take_v away_o and_o i_o restore_v to_o a_o perfect_a and_o good_a sight_n glorious_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o reveal_v will_n and_o wonderful_o in_o thy_o work_n upon_o thy_o word_n i_o shall_v easy_o hear_v and_o full_o understand_v thy_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a mystery_n and_o lay_v they_o up_o in_o my_o heart_n for_o my_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n the_o jew_n o_o lord_n have_v ear_n and_o hear_v not_o eye_n and_o see_v not_o hands_z and_z feel_v not_o thy_o apparent_a and_o astonish_a miracle_n they_o see_v before_o their_o eye_n the_o blind_a receive_v their_o sight_n the_o dead_a restore_v to_o life_n they_o hear_v with_o their_o ear_n the_o dumb_a speak_v and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n they_o feel_v thy_o natural_a and_o heavenly_a beget_v body_n and_o yet_o believe_v not_o bless_a be_v they_o which_o have_v not_o see_v and_o have_v believe_v but_o say_v the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o that_o heavenly_a benediction_n acknowledge_v thou_o the_o son_n of_o the_o everliving_a god_n bear_v of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n crucify_v under_o pontius_n pilate_n give_v over_o thy_o life_n bury_v and_o rise_v again_o on_o the_o three_o day_n for_o the_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o mankind_n i_o shall_v lay_v hold_n of_o thy_o precious_a passion_n and_o bury_v all_o my_o misdeed_n in_o thy_o life-giving_a wound_n to_o be_v wash_v away_o with_o thy_o unualuable_a blood_n for_o ever_o will_v i_o kneel_v for_o this_o word_n for_o ever_o remain_v a_o devout_a and_o humble_a petitioner_n that_o all_o these_o 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