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judgement_n not_o leave_v they_o either_o in_o their_o bed_n or_o grave_n i_o will_v use_v they_o therefore_o to_o my_o best_a advantage_n not_o trust_v they_o but_o for_o thou_o o_o my_o lord_n which_o in_o mercy_n and_o truth_n can_v not_o fail_v i_o who_o i_o have_v find_v ever_o faithful_a and_o present_a in_o all_o extremity_n kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o 19_o we_o have_v hear_v of_o so_o many_o thousand_o generation_n pass_v and_o we_o have_v see_v so_o many_o hundred_o die_v within_o our_o knowledge_n that_o i_o wonder_v any_o man_n can_v make_v account_n to_o live_v one_o day_n i_o will_v die_v daily_o it_o be_v not_o do_v before_o the_o time_n which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n 20_o desire_n oft_o time_n make_v we_o unthankful_a for_o who_o so_o hope_v for_o that_o he_o have_v not_o usual_o forget_v that_o which_o he_o have_v i_o will_v not_o suffer_v my_o heart_n to_o rove_v after_o high_a or_o impossible_a hope_n lest_o i_o shall_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n contemn_v present_a benefit_n 21_o in_o hope_v well_o in_o be_v ill_a and_o fear_v worse_o the_o life_n of_o man_n be_v whole_o consume_v when_o i_o be_o ill_a i_o will_v live_v in_o hope_n of_o better_a when_o well_o in_o fear_n of_o worse_a neither_o will_v i_o at_o any_o time_n hope_v without_o fear_n lest_o i_o shall_v deceive_v myself_o with_o too_o much_o confidence_n wherein_o evil_a shall_v be_v so_o much_o more_o unwelcome_a and_o intolerable_a because_o i_o look_v for_o good_a nor_o again_o fear_v without_o hope_n lest_o i_o shall_v be_v overmuch_o deject_a nor_o do_v either_o of_o they_o without_o true_a contentation_n 22_o what_o be_v man_n to_o the_o whole_a earth_n what_o be_v earth_n to_o the_o heaven_n what_o be_v heaven_n to_o his_o maker_n i_o will_v admire_v nothing_o in_o itself_o but_o all_o thing_n in_o god_n and_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n 23_o there_o be_v three_o usual_a cause_n of_o ingratitude_n upon_o a_o benefit_n receive_v envy_n pride_n covetousness_n envy_n look_v more_o at_o other_o benefit_n than_o our_o own_o pride_n look_v more_o at_o ourselves_o than_o the_o benefit_n covetousness_n look_v more_o at_o what_o we_o will_v have_v than_o what_o we_o have_v in_o good_a turn_n i_o will_v neither_o respect_v the_o giver_n nor_o myself_o nor_o the_o gift_n nor_o other_o but_o only_o the_o intent_n and_o good_a will_n from_o whence_o it_o proceed_v so_o shall_v i_o requite_v other_o great_a pleasure_n with_o equal_a good_a will_n and_o accept_v of_o small_a favour_n with_o great_a thankfulness_n 24_o whereas_o the_o custom_n of_o the_o world_n be_v to_o hate_v thing_n present_a to_o desire_v future_a and_o magnify_v what_o be_v past_a i_o will_v contrary_o esteem_v that_o which_o be_v present_a best_a for_o both_o whar_n be_v past_a be_v once_o present_a and_o what_o be_v future_a will_v be_v present_a future_a thing_n next_o because_o they_o be_v present_a in_o hope_n what_o be_v past_a least_o of_o all_o because_o it_o can_v be_v present_a yet_o somewhat_o because_o it_o be_v 25_o we_o pity_v the_o folly_n of_o the_o lark_n which_o while_o it_o play_v with_o the_o feather_n and_o stoop_v to_o the_o glass_n be_v catch_v in_o the_o fowler_n net_n and_o yet_o can_v see_v ourselves_o alike_o make_v fool_n by_o satan_n who_o delude_v we_o by_o the_o vain_a feather_n and_o glass_n of_o the_o world_n sudden_o enwrap_v we_o in_o his_o snare_n we_o see_v not_o the_o net_n indeed_o it_o be_v too_o much_o that_o we_o shall_v feel_v they_o and_o that_o they_o be_v not_o so_o easy_o escape_v after_o as_o before_o avoid_v o_o lord_n keep_v thou_o my_o eye_n from_o behold_v vanity_n and_o though_o my_o eye_n see_v it_o let_v not_o my_o heart_n stoop_v to_o it_o but_o loathe_v it_o afar_o off_o and_o if_o i_o stoop_v at_o any_o time_n and_o be_v take_v set_v thou_o my_o soul_n at_o liberty_n that_o i_o may_v say_v my_o soul_n be_v escape_v even_o as_o a_o bird_n out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o the_o fowler_n the_o snare_n be_v break_v and_o i_o be_o deliver_v 26_o in_o suffer_v evil_a to_o look_v to_o secondary_a cause_n without_o respect_n to_o the_o high_a make_v impatience_n for_o so_o we_o bite_v at_o the_o stone_n and_o neglect_v he_o that_o throw_v it_o if_o we_o take_v a_o blow_n at_o our_o equal_a we_o return_v it_o with_o usury_n if_o of_o a_o prince_n we_o repine_v not_o what_o matter_n be_v it_o if_o god_n kill_v i_o whether_o he_o do_v it_o by_o a_o ague_n or_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o a_o tyrant_n again_o in_o expectation_n of_o good_a to_o look_v to_o the_o first_o cause_n without_o care_n of_o the_o second_o argue_v idleness_n and_o cause_v want_v as_o we_o can_v help_v ourselves_o without_o god_n so_o god_n will_v not_o ordinary_o help_v we_o without_o ourselves_o in_o both_o i_o will_v look_v up_o to_o god_n without_o repine_v at_o the_o mean_n in_o one_o or_o trust_v they_o in_o the_o other_o 27_o if_o my_o money_n be_v another_o man_n i_o can_v but_o keep_v it_o only_o the_o expend_v show_v it_o my_o own_o it_o be_v great_a glory_n comfort_n and_o gain_v to_o lay_v it_o out_o well_o than_o to_o keep_v it_o safe_o god_n have_v make_v i_o not_o his_o treasurer_n but_o his_o steward_n 28_o augustine_n friend_n nebridius_fw-la not_o unjust_o hate_v a_o short_a answer_n to_o a_o weighty_a and_o difficult_a question_n because_o the_o disquisition_n of_o great_a truth_n require_v time_n and_o the_o determine_n be_v perilous_a i_o will_v as_o much_o hate_v a_o tedious_a and_o farre-fetched_n answer_v to_o a_o short_a and_o easy_a question_n for_o as_o that_o other_o wrong_v the_o truth_n so_o this_o the_o hearer_n 29_o performance_n be_v a_o binder_n i_o will_v request_v no_o more_o favour_n of_o any_o man_n than_o i_o must_v needs_o i_o will_v rather_o choose_v to_o make_v a_o honest_a shift_n than_o overmuch_o enthrall_v myself_o by_o be_v behold_v 30_o the_o world_n be_v a_o stage_n every_o man_n a_o actor_n and_o play_v his_o part_n here_o either_o in_o a_o comedy_n or_o tragedy_n the_o good_a man_n be_v a_o comedian_n which_o however_o he_o begin_v end_v merry_o but_o the_o wicked_a man_n act_v a_o tragedy_n and_o therefore_o ever_o end_v in_o horror_n thou_o see_v a_o wicked_a man_n vaunt_v himself_o on_o this_o stage_n stay_v till_o the_o last_o act_n and_o look_v to_o his_o end_n as_o david_n do_v and_o see_v whether_o that_o be_v peace_n thou_o will_v make_v strange_a tragedy_n if_o thou_o will_v have_v but_o one_o act._n who_o see_v a_o ox_n graze_v in_o a_o fat_a and_o rank_n pasture_n and_o think_v not_o that_o he_o be_v near_o to_o the_o slaughter_n whereas_o the_o lean_a beast_n that_o toil_n under_o the_o yoke_n be_v far_o enough_o from_o the_o shambles_n the_o best_a wicked_a man_n can_v be_v so_o envy_v in_o his_o first_o show_n as_o he_o be_v pitiable_a in_o the_o conclusion_n 31_o of_o all_o object_n of_o beneficence_n i_o will_v choose_v either_o a_o old_a man_n or_o a_o child_n because_o these_o be_v most_o out_o of_o hope_n to_o requite_v the_o one_o forget_v a_o good_a turn_n the_o other_o live_v not_o to_o repay_v it_o 32_o that_o which_o pythagoras_n say_v of_o philosopher_n be_v more_o true_a of_o christian_n for_o christianity_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o divine_a and_o better_a philosophy_n three_o sort_n of_o man_n come_v to_o the_o market_n buyer_n seller_n looker_n on_o the_o two_o first_o be_v both_o busy_a and_o careful_o distract_v about_o their_o market_n only_o the_o three_o live_v happy_o use_v the_o world_n as_o if_o they_o use_v it_o not_o 33_o there_o be_v three_o thing_n which_o of_o all_o other_o i_o will_v never_o strive_v for_o the_o wall_n the_o
in_o our_o journey_n we_o long_v not_o for_o home_n do_v thou_o see_v man_n so_o in_o love_n with_o their_o native_a soil_n that_o even_o when_o it_o be_v all_o deform_a with_o the_o desolation_n of_o war_n and_o turn_v into_o rude_a heap_n or_o while_o it_o be_v even_o now_o flame_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o civil_a broil_n they_o covet_v yet_o still_o to_o live_v in_o it_o prefer_v it_o to_o all_o other_o place_n of_o more_o peace_n and_o pleasure_n and_o shall_v thou_o see_v nothing_o but_o peace_n and_o blessedness_n at_o home_n nothing_o but_o trouble_v abroad_o content_v thyself_o with_o a_o faint_a wish_n of_o thy_o dissolution_n if_o heaven_n be_v thy_o jail_n thou_o can_v but_o think_v of_o it_o uncomfortable_o oh_o what_o affection_n can_v be_v worthy_a of_o such_o a_o home_n chap._n xxvii_o theme_n 10._o consid_fw-la of_o fit_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n concern_v our_o theme_n last_o if_o we_o can_v recall_v any_o pregnant_a testimony_n of_o scripture_n concern_v our_o 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which_o shall_v be_v show_v to_o we_o it_o be_v show_v unto_o he_o what_o shall_v hereafter_o be_v show_v unto_o we_o and_o he_o see_v that_o if_o all_o the_o world_n full_a of_o misery_n be_v lay_v in_o one_o balance_n and_o the_o least_o glory_n of_o heaven_n in_o another_o those_o will_v be_v incomparable_o light_a yea_o as_o that_o divine_a father_n that_o one_o day_n felicity_n above_o be_v worth_a a_o thousand_o year_n torment_v below_o what_o then_o can_v be_v match_v with_o the_o eternity_n of_o such_o joy_n oh_o how_o great_a therefore_o be_v this_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o for_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o and_o do_v to_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n chap._n xxviii_o affection_n of_o our_o second_o part_n of_o meditation_n which_o be_v in_o the_o affection_n the_o most_o difficult_a and_o knotty_a part_n of_o meditation_n thus_o finish_v there_o remain_v that_o which_o be_v both_o more_o lively_a and_o more_o easy_a unto_o a_o good_a heart_n to_o be_v wrought_v altogether_o by_o the_o affection_n which_o if_o our_o discourse_n reach_v not_o unto_o they_o prove_v vain_a and_o to_o no_o purpose_n that_o which_o follow_v therefore_o be_v the_o very_a soul_n of_o meditation_n whereto_o all_o that_o be_v pass_v serve_v but_o as_o a_o instrument_n a_o man_n be_v a_o man_n by_o his_o understanding_n part_n but_o he_o be_v a_o christian_n by_o his_o will_n and_o affection_n see_v therefore_o that_o all_o our_o former_a labour_n of_o the_o brain_n be_v only_o to_o affect_v the_o heart_n after_o that_o the_o mind_n have_v thus_o traverse_v the_o point_n propose_v through_o all_o the_o head_n of_o reason_n it_o shall_v endeavour_n to_o find_v in_o the_o first_o place_n some_o feel_a touch_n upon_o wherein_o be_v require_v a_o taste_n and_o relish_v of_o what_o we_o have_v think_v upon_o and_o sweet_a relish_n in_o that_o which_o it_o have_v thus_o chew_v which_o fruit_n through_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n will_v voluntary_o follow_v upon_o a_o serious_a meditation_n david_n say_v oh_o taste_n and_o see_v how_o sweet_a the_o lord_n be_v in_o meditation_n we_o do_v both_o see_v and_o taste_v but_o we_o see_v before_o we_o taste_v sight_n be_v of_o the_o understanding_n taste_v of_o the_o affection_n neither_o can_v we_o see_v but_o we_o must_v taste_v we_o can_v know_v aright_o but_o we_o must_v needs_o be_v affect_v let_v the_o heart_n therefore_o first_o conceive_v and_o feel_v in_o itself_o the_o sweetness_n or_o bitterness_n of_o the_o matter_n meditate_a which_o be_v never_o do_v without_o some_o passion_n nor_o express_v without_o some_o hearty_a exclamation_n oh_o bless_a estate_n of_o the_o saint_n o_o glory_v not_o to_o be_v express_v even_o by_o those_o which_o be_v glorify_v o_o incomprehensible_a salvation_n what_o savour_n have_v this_o earth_n to_o thou_o who_o can_v regard_v the_o world_n that_o believe_v thou_o who_o can_v think_v of_o thou_o and_o not_o be_v ravish_v with_o wonder_n and_o desire_v who_o can_v hope_v for_o thou_o and_o not_o rejoice_v who_o can_v know_v thou_o and_o not_o be_v swallow_v up_o with_o admiration_n at_o the_o mercy_n of_o he_o that_o bestow_v thou_o o_o blessedness_n worthy_a of_o christ_n blood_n to_o purchase_v thou_o worthy_a of_o the_o continual_a song_n of_o saint_n and_o angel_n to_o celebrate_v thou_o how_o shall_v i_o magnify_v thou_o how_o shall_v i_o long_o for_o thou_o how_o shall_v i_o hate_v all_o this_o world_n for_o thou_o chap._n xxix_o after_o this_o taste_n shall_v follow_v a_o complaint_n untowardness_n second_o a_o complaint_n be_v wail_v our_o want_n and_o untowardness_n wherein_o the_o heart_n bewail_v to_o itself_o his_o own_o poverty_n dulness_n and_o imperfection_n chide_v and_o abase_v itself_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o want_n and_o indisposition_n wherein_o humiliation_n true_o go_v before_o glory_n for_o the_o more_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o in_o our_o conceit_n the_o high_a shall_v god_n lift_v we_o up_o at_o the_o end_n of_o this_o exercise_n in_o spiritual_a rejoice_v but_o alas_o where_o be_v my_o love_n where_o be_v my_o longing_n where_o be_v thou_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o heaviness_n have_v overtake_v thou_o how_o have_v the_o world_n bewitch_v and_o possess_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v become_v so_o careless_a of_o thy_o home_n so_o senseless_a of_o spiritual_a delight_n so_o fond_a upon_o thâse_a vanity_n do_v thou_o doubt_v whether_o there_o be_v a_o heaven_n or_o whether_o thou_o have_v a_o god_n and_o a_o saviour_n there_o o_o far_o be_v from_o thou_o this_o atheism_n far_o be_v from_o thou_o the_o least_o thought_n of_o this_o desperate_a impiety_n woe_n be_v thou_o if_o thou_o beleeve_v not_o but_o o_o thou_o of_o little_a faith_n do_v thou_o believe_v there_o be_v happiness_n and_o happiness_n for_o thou_o and_o desire_v it_o not_o and_o delight_v not_o in_o it_o alas_o how_o weak_a and_o unbelieve_a be_v thy_o belief_n how_o cold_a and_o faint_a be_v thy_o desire_n tell_v i_o what_o such_o goodly_a entertainment_n have_v thou_o meet_v withal_o here_o on_o earth_n that_o be_v worthy_a to_o withdraw_v thou_o from_o these_o heavenly_a joy_n what_o pleasure_n in_o it_o ever_o give_v thou_o contentment_n or_o what_o cause_n of_o dislike_n find_v thou_o above_o oh_o no_o my_o soul_n it_o be_v only_o thy_o miserable_a drowsiness_n only_o thy_o security_n the_o world_n the_o world_n have_v besot_v thou_o have_v undo_v thou_o with_o carelessness_n alas_o if_o thy_o delight_n be_v so_o cold_a what_o difference_n be_v there_o in_o thou_o from_o a_o ignorant_a heathen_a that_o doubt_n of_o another_o life_n yea_o from_o a_o epicure_n that_o deny_v it_o be_v thou_o a_o christian_n or_o be_v thou_o none_o if_o thou_o be_v what_o thou_o profess_v away_o with_o this_o dull_a and_o senseless_a worldliness_n away_o with_o this_o earthly_a uncheerefulnesse_n shake_v off_o at_o last_o this_o profane_a and_o godless_a security_n that_o have_v thus_o long_o weigh_v thou_o down_o from_o mount_v up_o to_o thy_o joy_n look_v up_o to_o thy_o god_n and_o to_o thy_o crown_n and_o say_v with_o confidence_n o_o lord_n i_o have_v wait_v for_o thy_o salvation_n chap._n xxx_o after_o this_o complaint_n must_v succeed_v a_o hearty_a and_o passionate_a wish_n of_o the_o soul_n want_v three_o a_o hearty_a wish_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o what_o it_o complain_v to_o want_v which_o arise_v clear_o from_o the_o two_o former_a degree_n for_o that_o which_o a_o man_n have_v find_v sweet_a and_o comfortable_a and_o complain_v that_o he_o still_o want_v he_o can_v but_o wish_v to_o enjoy_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o can_v wait_v and_o long_o for_o thy_o salvation_n oh_o that_o i_o can_v mind_v the_o thing_n above_o that_o as_o i_o be_o a_o stranger_n indeed_o so_o i_o
though_o not_o so_o bless_v yet_o so_o shall_v thou_o be_v separate_v that_o my_o very_a dust_n shall_v be_v unite_v to_o thou_o still_o and_o to_o my_o saviour_n in_o thou_o be_v thou_o unwilling_a at_o the_o command_n of_o thy_o creator_n to_o join_v thyself_o at_o the_o first_o with_o this_o body_n of_o i_o why_o be_v thou_o then_o loath_a to_o part_v with_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v find_v testimony_n the_o testimony_n though_o entire_a yet_o troublesome_a do_v thou_o not_o hear_v solomon_n say_v the_o day_n of_o death_n be_v better_a than_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o birth_n do_v thou_o not_o believe_v he_o or_o be_v thou_o in_o love_n with_o the_o worse_a and_o displease_v with_o the_o better_a if_o any_o man_n can_v have_v find_v a_o life_n worthy_a to_o be_v prefer_v unto_o death_n so_o great_a a_o king_n must_v needs_o have_v do_v it_o now_o in_o his_o very_a throne_n he_o commend_v his_o coffin_n yea_o what_o will_v thou_o say_v to_o those_o heathen_n that_o mourn_v at_o the_o birth_n and_o feast_v at_o the_o death_n of_o their_o child_n they_o know_v the_o misery_n of_o live_v as_o well_o as_o thou_o the_o happiness_n of_o die_v they_o can_v not_o know_v and_o if_o they_o rejoice_v out_o of_o a_o conceit_n of_o cease_v to_o be_v miserable_a how_o shall_v thou_o cheer_v thyself_o in_o a_o expectation_n yea_o a_o assurance_n of_o be_v happy_a he_o that_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o try_v what_o it_o be_v to_o die_v have_v proclaim_v they_o bless_v that_o die_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o be_v bless_v i_o know_v that_o live_v in_o he_o but_o they_o rest_v not_o from_o their_o labour_n toil_n and_o sorrow_n be_v between_o they_o and_o a_o perfect_a enjoy_n of_o that_o blessedness_n which_o they_o now_o possess_v only_o in_o hope_n and_o inchoation_n when_o death_n have_v add_v rest_n their_o happiness_n be_v finish_v o_o death_n how_o sweet_a be_v that_o rest_n meditation_n the_o taste_n of_o our_o meditation_n wherewith_o thou_o refresh_a the_o weary_a pilgrim_n of_o this_o vale_n of_o mortality_n how_o pleasant_a be_v thy_o face_n to_o those_o eye_n that_o have_v acquaint_v themselves_o with_o the_o sight_n of_o it_o which_o to_o stranger_n be_v grim_a and_o ghastly_a how_o worthy_a be_v thou_o to_o be_v welcome_a unto_o those_o that_o know_v whence_o thou_o be_v and_o whither_o thou_o tende_v who_o that_o know_v thou_o can_v fear_v thou_o who_o that_o be_v not_o all_o nature_n will_v rather_o hide_v himself_o among_o the_o baggage_n of_o this_o vile_a life_n than_o follow_v thou_o to_o a_o crown_n what_o indifferent_a judge_n that_o shall_v see_v life_n paint_v over_o with_o vain_a semblance_n of_o pleasure_n attend_v with_o troop_n of_o sorrow_n on_o the_o one_o side_n and_o on_o the_o other_o with_o uncertainty_n of_o continuance_n and_o certainty_n of_o dissolution_n and_o then_o shall_v turn_v his_o eye_n unto_o death_n and_o see_v her_o black_a but_o comely_a attend_v on_o the_o one_o hand_n with_o a_o momentanie_n pain_n with_o eternity_n of_o glory_n on_o the_o other_o will_v not_o say_v out_o of_o choice_n that_o which_o the_o prophet_n say_v out_o of_o passion_n it_o be_v better_a for_o i_o to_o die_v than_o to_o live_v but_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o ail_v thou_o to_o be_v thus_o sudden_o backward_a and_o fearful_a complaint_n the_o complaint_n no_o heart_n have_v more_o free_o discourse_v of_o death_n in_o speculation_n no_o tongue_n have_v more_o extol_v it_o in_o absence_n and_o now_o that_o it_o be_v come_v to_o thy_o beds-side_n and_o have_v draw_v thy_o curtain_n and_o take_v thou_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o offer_v thou_o service_n thou_o shrink_v inward_a and_o by_o the_o paleness_n of_o thy_o face_n and_o wildness_n of_o thy_o eye_n bewraie_v a_o amazement_n at_o the_o presence_n of_o such_o a_o guest_n that_o face_n which_o be_v so_o familiar_a to_o thy_o thought_n be_v now_o unwelcome_a to_o thy_o eye_n i_o be_o ashamed_a of_o this_o weak_a irresolution_n whitherto_o have_v tend_v all_o thy_o serious_a meditation_n what_o have_v christianity_n do_v to_o thou_o if_o thy_o fear_n be_v still_o heathenish_a be_v this_o thy_o imitation_n of_o so_o many_o worthy_a saint_n of_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v see_v entertain_v the_o violent_a death_n with_o smile_n and_o song_n be_v this_o the_o fruit_n of_o thy_o long_a and_o frequent_a instruction_n do_v thou_o think_v death_n will_v have_v be_v content_a with_o word_n do_v thou_o hope_v it_o will_v suffice_v thou_o to_o talk_v while_o all_o other_o suffer_v where_o be_v thy_o faith_n yea_o where_o be_v thou_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v heaven_n worthy_a of_o no_o more_o thanks_n no_o more_o joy_n shall_v heretic_n shall_v pagan_n give_v death_n a_o better_a welcome_n than_o thou_o have_v thy_o maker_n thy_o redeemer_n send_v for_o thou_o and_o be_v thou_o loath_a to_o go_v have_v he_o send_v for_o thou_o to_o put_v thou_o in_o possession_n of_o that_o glorious_a inheritance_n which_o thy_o wardship_n have_v cheerful_o expect_v and_o be_v thou_o loath_a to_o go_v have_v god_n with_o this_o sergeant_n of_o he_o send_v his_o angel_n to_o fetch_v thou_o and_o be_v thou_o loath_a to_o go_v rouse_v up_o thyself_o for_o shame_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o if_o ever_o thou_o have_v true_o believe_v shake_v off_o this_o unchristian_a diffidence_n and_o address_v thyself_o joyful_o for_o thy_o glory_n wish_n the_o wish_n yea_o o_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o must_v raise_v up_o this_o faint_a and_o droop_a heart_n of_o i_o thou_o only_o can_v rid_v i_o of_o this_o weak_a and_o cowardly_a distrust_n thou_o that_o send_v for_o my_o soul_n can_v prepare_v it_o for_o thyself_o thou_o only_o can_v make_v thy_o messenger_n welcome_a to_o i_o o_o that_o i_o can_v but_o see_v thy_o face_n through_o death_n oh_o that_o i_o can_v see_v death_n not_o as_o it_o be_v but_o as_o thou_o have_v make_v it_o oh_o that_o i_o can_v hearty_o pledge_v thou_o my_o saviour_n in_o this_o cup_n that_o so_o i_o may_v drink_v new_a wine_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o father_n kingdom_n confession_n the_o confession_n but_o alas_o o_o my_o god_n nature_n be_v strong_a and_o weak_a in_o i_o at_o once_o i_o can_v wish_v to_o welcome_a death_n as_o it_o be_v worthy_a when_o i_o look_v for_o most_o courage_n i_o find_v strong_a temptation_n i_o see_v and_o confess_v that_o when_o i_o be_o myself_o thou_o have_v no_o such_o coward_n as_o i_o let_v i_o alone_o and_o i_o shall_v shame_v that_o name_n of_o thou_o which_o i_o have_v profess_v every_o secure_a worldling_n shall_v laugh_v at_o my_o feebleness_n o_o god_n be_v thy_o martyr_n thus_o hale_v to_o their_o stake_n may_v they_o not_o have_v be_v loose_v from_o their_o rack_n and_o choose_v to_o die_v in_o those_o torment_n let_v it_o be_v no_o shame_n for_o thy_o servant_n to_o take_v up_o that_o complaint_n which_o thou_o make_v of_o thy_o better_a attendant_n the_o spirit_n be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a enforcement_n the_o petition_n and_o enforcement_n o_o thou_o god_n of_o spirit_n that_o have_v couple_v these_o two_o together_o unite_z they_o in_o a_o desire_n of_o their_o dissolution_n weaken_v this_o flesh_n to_o receive_v and_o encourage_v this_o spirit_n either_o to_o desire_v or_o to_o contemn_v death_n and_o now_o as_o i_o grow_v near_o to_o my_o home_n let_v i_o increase_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o joy_n i_o be_o thou_o save_v i_o o_o lord_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o do_v put_v such_o courage_n into_o thy_o ancient_n and_o late_a witness_n that_o they_o either_o invite_v or_o challenge_v death_n and_o hold_v their_o persecutor_n their_o best_a friend_n for_o let_v they_o loose_v from_o these_o gyve_n of_o flesh_n i_o know_v thy_o hand_n be_v not_o shorten_v neither_o any_o of_o they_o have_v receive_v more_o proof_n of_o thy_o former_a mercy_n oh_o let_v thy_o goodness_n enable_v i_o to_o reach_v they_o in_o the_o comfortable_a steadiness_n of_o my_o passage_n do_v but_o draw_v this_o veil_n a_o little_a that_o i_o may_v see_v my_o glory_n and_o i_o can_v but_o be_v inflame_v with_o the_o desire_n of_o it_o it_o be_v not_o i_o that_o either_o make_v this_o body_n for_o the_o earth_n or_o this_o soul_n for_o my_o body_n or_o this_o heaven_n for_o my_o soul_n or_o this_o glory_n of_o heaven_n or_o this_o entrance_n into_o glory_n all_o be_v thy_o own_o work_n oh_o perfect_a what_o thou_o have_v begin_v that_o thy_o praise_n and_o my_o happiness_n may_v be_v consummate_a at_o once_o confidence_n the_o assurance_n or_o confidence_n yea_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o need_v thou_o wish_v the_o god_n of_o mercy_n to_o be_v tender_a of_o his_o own_o honour_n be_v thou_o not_o a_o member_n of_o that_o body_n whereof_o thy_o saviour_n
beneficence_n upon_o thy_o people_n large_o spread_v psalm_n 4._o as_o the_o ten_o commandment_n attend_v my_o people_n thou_o witness_v of_o my_o truth_n sincere_a my_o god_n unto_o my_o poor_a request_n vouchsafe_v to_o lend_v thy_o gracious_a ear_n thou_o have_v my_o soul_n from_o thrall_n release_v verse_n 2_o favour_v i_o still_o and_o dâigne_a to_o hear_v my_o humble_a suit_n o_o wretched_a wight_n verse_n 3_o how_o long_o will_v you_o my_o honour_n dear_a turn_n into_o shame_n through_o your_o despite_n still_o will_v you_o love_v what_o thing_n be_v vain_a verse_n 4_o and_o seek_v false_a hope_n know_v then_o at_o last_o that_o god_n have_v choose_v and_o will_v maintain_v his_o favourite_n who_o you_o disgrace_v god_n will_v regard_v my_o instant_a moan_n verse_n 5_o oh_o tremble_v then_o and_o cease_v offend_v and_o on_o your_o silent_a bed_n alone_o talk_v with_o your_o heart_n your_o way_n amend_v verse_n 6_o offer_v the_o true_a sacrifice_n of_o break_a heart_n on_o god_n beset_a verse_n 7_o your_o only_a trust_n the_o most_o devise_n the_o way_n of_o worldly_a treasure_n get_v but_o thou_o o_o lord_n lift_v up_o to_o i_o the_o light_n of_o that_o sweet_a look_n of_o thou_o verse_n 8_o so_o shall_v my_o soul_n more_o gladsome_a be_v than_o they_o with_o all_o their_o corn_n and_o wine_n verse_n 9_o so_o i_o in_o peace_n shall_v lay_v i_o down_o and_o on_o my_o bed_n take_v quiet_a sleep_n while_o thou_o o_o lord_n shall_v i_o alone_o from_o danger_n all_o secure_o keep_v psalm_n 5._o in_o the_o tune_n of_o 124._o psalm_n now_o israel_n may_v say_v etc._n etc._n bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n lord_n to_o these_o word_n of_o i_o and_o well_o regard_v the_o secret_a plaint_n i_o make_v verse_n 2_o my_o king_n my_o god_n to_o thou_o i_o do_v betake_v my_o sad_a estate_n oh_o do_v thy_o ear_n incline_v to_o these_o loud_a cry_n that_o to_o thou_o pour_v be_v verse_n 3_o at_o early_a morn_n thou_o shall_v my_o voice_n attend_v for_o at_o day_n break_v i_o will_v myself_o address_v thou_o to_o implore_v and_o wait_v for_o due_a redress_n verse_n 4_o thou_o do_v not_o lord_n delight_n in_o wickedness_n nor_o to_o bad_a man_n will_v thy_o protection_n lend_v verse_n 5_o the_o boaster_n proud_a can_v before_o thou_o stay_v thou_o hate_v all_o those_o that_o be_v to_o sin_n devote_a verse_n 6_o the_o lie_a lip_n and_o who_o with_o blood_n be_v spot_v thou_o do_v abhor_v and_o will_v for_o ever_o slay_v verse_n 7_o but_o i_o unto_o thy_o house_n shall_v take_v the_o way_n and_o through_o thy_o grace_n abundant_a shall_v adore_v with_o humble_a fear_n within_o thy_o holy_a place_n verse_n 8_o oh_o lead_v i_o lord_n within_o thy_o righteous_a trace_n even_o for_o their_o sake_n that_o malice_n i_o so_o sore_o make_v smooth_a thy_o path_n my_o dim_a eye_n before_o verse_n 9_o within_o their_o mouth_n no_o truth_n be_v ever_o find_v pure_a mischief_n be_v their_o heart_n a_o gave_a tomb_n verse_n 10_o be_v their_o wide_a throat_n and_o yet_o their_o tongue_n still_o sound_a verse_n 11_o with_o smooth_a word_n o_o lord_n give_v they_o their_o doom_n and_o let_v they_o fall_v in_o those_o their_o plot_n profound_a in_o their_o excess_n of_o mischief_n they_o destroy_v verse_n 12_o that_o rebel_n be_v so_o those_o that_o to_o thou_o fly_v shall_v all_o rejoice_v and_o sing_v eternal_o verse_n 13_o and_o who_o thou_o do_v protect_v and_o who_o love_v thou_o and_o thy_o dear_a name_n in_o thou_o shall_v ever_o joy_v since_o thou_o with_o bliss_n the_o righteous_a do_v reward_v and_o with_o thy_o grace_n as_o with_o a_o shield_n he_o guard_v psalm_n 6._o as_o the_o 50._o psalm_n the_o mighty_a god_n etc._n etc._n let_v i_o not_o lord_n be_v in_o thy_o wrath_n reprove_v oh_o scourge_v i_o not_o when_o thy_o fierce_a wrath_n be_v move_v verse_n 2_o pity_v i_o lord_n that_o do_v with_o languor_n pine_v heale_n i_o who_o bone_n with_o pain_n dissolve_v be_v verse_n 3_o who_o weary_a soul_n be_v vex_v above_o measure_n oh_o lord_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o bide_v thy_o displeasure_n verse_n 4_o turn_v thou_o o_o lord_n rescue_v my_o soul_n distress_v verse_n 5_o and_o save_v i_o of_o thy_o grace_n amongst_o those_o that_o rest_n in_o silent_a death_n can_v none_o remember_v thou_o and_o in_o the_o grave_n how_o shall_v thou_o praise_v be_v verse_n 6_o weary_a with_o sigh_n all_o night_n i_o cause_v my_o bed_n to_o swim_v with_o tear_n my_o couch_n i_o water_v verse_n 7_o deep_a sorrow_n have_v consume_v my_o dim_a eye_n sink_v in_o with_o grief_n at_o these_o lewd_a foe_n of_o i_o verse_n 8_o but_o now_o hence_o hence_o vain_a plotter_n of_o my_o ill_a the_o lord_n have_v hear_v my_o lamentation_n shrill_a verse_n 9_o god_n hear_v my_o suit_n and_o still_o attend_v the_o same_o verse_n 10_o blush_v now_o my_o foe_n and_o fly_v with_o sudden_a shame_n psalm_n 7._o as_o the_o 112._o psalm_n the_o man_n be_v blessed_v that_o god_n etc._n etc._n on_o thou_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n rely_v my_o only_a trust_n from_o bloody_a spite_n of_o all_o my_o rage_a enemy_n oh_o let_v thy_o mercy_n i_o acquit_v verse_n 2_o lest_o they_o like_v greedy_a lion_n rend_v my_o soul_n while_o none_o shall_v it_o defend_v verse_n 3_o o_o lord_n if_o i_o this_o thing_n have_v wrought_v if_o in_o my_o hand_n be_v find_v such_o ill_a verse_n 4_o if_o i_o with_o mischief_n ever_o seek_v to_o pay_v good_a turn_n or_o do_v not_o still_o do_v good_a unto_o my_o causeless_a foe_n that_o thirst_v for_o my_o overthrow_n verse_n 5_o then_o let_v my_o foe_n in_o eager_a chase_n o'ertake_a my_o soul_n and_o proud_o tread_v my_o life_n below_o and_o with_o disgrace_n in_o dust_n lie_v down_o my_o honour_n dead_a verse_n 6_o rise_v up_o in_o rage_n o_o lord_n eftsoon_a advance_v thy_o arm_n against_o my_o foâne_n and_o wake_v for_o i_o till_o thou_o fulfil_v verse_n 7_o my_o promise_a right_n so_o shall_v glad_a throng_n of_o people_n flock_n unto_o thy_o hill_n for_o their_o sake_n then_o revenge_v my_o wrong_n verse_n 8_o and_o râuse_v thyself_o thy_o judgement_n be_v over_o all_o the_o world_n lord_n judge_v thou_o i_o as_o truth_n and_o honest_a innocence_n thou_o find_v in_o i_o lord_n judge_v thou_o i_o verse_n 9_o settle_v the_o just_a with_o sure_a defence_n let_v i_o the_o wicked_n malice_n see_v verse_n 10_o bring_v to_o a_o end_n for_o thy_o just_a eye_n do_v heart_n and_o inward_a reins_n descry_v verse_n 11_o my_o safety_n stand_v in_o god_n who_o shield_n the_o sound_n in_o heart_n who_o doom_n each_o day_n verse_n 12_o to_o just_a man_n and_o contemner_n yield_v verse_n 13_o their_o due_a except_o he_o change_v his_o way_n his_o sword_n be_v whet_v to_o blood_n intend_v his_o murder_a bow_n be_v ready_a bend_a verse_n 14_o weapon_n of_o death_n he_o have_v address_v and_o arrow_n keen_a to_o pierce_v my_o foe_n verse_n 15_o who_o late_o breed_v mischief_n in_o his_o breast_n but_o when_o he_o do_v on_o travel_n go_v verse_n 16_o bring_v forth_o a_o lie_n deep_a pit_n do_v delve_v and_o fall_v into_o his_o pit_n himselue_fw-mi verse_n 17_o back_o to_o his_o own_o head_n shall_v rebound_v his_o plot_a mischief_n and_o his_o wrong_n verse_n 18_o his_o crown_n shall_v craze_v but_o i_o shall_v sound_v iehouah_n praise_n with_o thankful_a song_n and_o will_v his_o glorious_a name_n express_v and_o tell_v of_o all_o his_o righteousness_n psalm_n 8._o as_o the_o 113._o psalm_n you_o child_n which_o etc._n etc._n how_o noble_a be_v thy_o mighty_a name_n o_o lord_n over_o all_o the_o world_n wide_a frame_n who_o glory_n be_v advance_v on_o high_a above_o the_o roll_a heaven_n rack_n verse_n 2_o how_o for_o the_o graceless_a scorner_n sake_n to_o still_v the_o avenge_a enemy_n have_v thou_o by_o tender_a infant_n tongue_n the_o praise_n of_o thy_o great_a name_n make_v strong_a while_o they_o hang_v suck_v on_o the_o breast_n verse_n 3_o but_o when_o i_o see_v the_o heaven_n bright_a the_o moon_n and_o glitter_a star_n of_o night_n by_o thy_o almighty_a hand_n address_v verse_n 4_o oh_o what_o be_v man_n poor_a silly_a man_n that_o thou_o so_o mind_v he_o and_o do_v deign_v to_o look_v at_o his_o unworthy_a seed_n verse_n 5_o thou_o have_v he_o set_v not_o much_o beneath_o thy_o angel_n bright_a and_o with_o a_o wreath_n of_o glory_n have_v adorn_v his_o head_n verse_n 6_o thou_o have_v he_o make_v high_a sovereign_a verse_n 7_o of_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o stretch_v his_o reign_n unto_o the_o herd_n and_o beast_n untame_v verse_n 8_o to_o fowl_n and_o to_o the_o scaly_a train_n that_o glide_v through_o the_o watery_a maine_n verse_n 9_o how_o noble_a each-where_a be_v thy_o name_n psalm_n 9_o to_o the_o
that_o path_n there_o be_v no_o death_n and_o attend_v thereon_o 12.2_o pr._n 20.6_o pr._n 12.2_o all_o blessing_n be_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o the_o righteous_a will_v thou_o have_v favour_n a_o good_a man_n get_v favour_n of_o the_o lord_n joy_n the_o righteous_a shall_v sing_v and_o rejoice_v and_o sure_o to_o a_o man_n that_o be_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n 2.26_o pr._n 29.6_o ec._n 2.26_o god_n give_v wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n and_o joy_n so_o that_o the_o light_n of_o the_o righteous_a rejoice_v but_o the_o candle_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v put_v out_o preservation_n and_o deliverance_n lo_o 29.18_o pr._n 13.9_o pr._n 10.25_o pr._n 10.29_o pr._n 10.30_o pr._n 11.4_o pr._n 12.13_o pr._n 11.8_o pr._n 13.6_o pr._n 15.6_o pr._n 14.11_o pr._n 10.27_o pr._n 12.7_o ec._n 8.12_o pr._n 10.24_o pr._n 29.18_o the_o righteous_a be_v a_o everlasting_a foundation_n for_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v strength_n to_o the_o upright_a man_n so_o as_o the_o righteous_a shall_v never_o be_v remove_v and_o if_o he_o be_v in_o trouble_n riches_n avail_v not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n but_o righteousness_n deliver_v from_o death_n so_o the_o righteous_a shall_v come_v out_o of_o adversity_n and_o escape_v out_o of_o trouble_n and_o the_o wicked_a shall_v come_v in_o his_o stead_n thus_o every_o way_n righteousness_n preserve_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n prosperity_n and_o wealth_n the_o house_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v have_v much_o treasure_n and_o his_o tabernacle_n shall_v flourish_v long_o life_n the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n increase_v the_o day_n and_o not_o only_a himself_o but_o his_o house_n shall_v stand_v and_o though_o a_o sinner_n do_v evil_a a_o hundred_o time_n and_o god_n prolong_v his_o day_n yet_o know_v i_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v well_o to_o they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o do_v reverence_n before_o he_o and_o last_o whatsoever_o good_a god_n will_v grant_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n be_v bless_v §._o 7._o in_o the_o estate_n of_o wickedness_n our_o good_a thing_n be_v accurse_v wealth_n life_n fame_n devotion_n prayer_n sacrifice_n evil_a inflict_v of_o loss_n paine_n affliction_n death_n damnation_n 10.3_o pr._n 10.2_o pr._n 10.3_o contrary_o there_o be_v perfect_a misery_n in_o wickedness_n look_v on_o all_o that_o may_v seem_v good_a in_o this_o estate_n wealth_n the_o treasure_n of_o the_o wicked_a profit_n nothing_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o famish_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o he_o either_o cast_v away_o the_o substance_n of_o the_o wicked_a 13.25_o pr._n 13.25_o so_o that_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v want_v or_o else_o employ_v it_o to_o the_o good_a of_o he_o for_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v a_o ransom_n for_o the_o just_a 2.26_o pr._n 21.18_o ec._n 2.26_o and_o to_o the_o sinner_n god_n give_v pain_n to_o gather_v and_o to_o heap_v to_o give_v to_o he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o god_n the_o wicked_a man_n may_v be_v rich_a 8.13_o pr._n 15.6_o pr._n 10.27_o pr._n 10.25_o pr._n 12.7_o pr._n 2.22_o ec._n 8.13_o but_o how_o the_o revenue_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v trouble_v life_n the_o year_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v diminish_v as_o the_o whirlwind_n pass_v so_o be_v the_o wicked_a no_o more_o for_o god_n overthrow_v the_o wicked_a and_o they_o be_v not_o whatsoever_o therefore_o their_o hope_n be_v the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v cut_v off_o from_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o transgressor_n shall_v be_v rot_v out_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v well_o to_o the_o wicked_a neither_o shall_v he_o prolong_v his_o day_n he_o shall_v be_v like_a to_o a_o shadow_n because_o he_o fear_v not_o god_n 10.7_o pr._n 14.11_o pr._n 10.7_o yea_o the_o very_a house_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v destroy_v fame_n whereas_o the_o memorial_n of_o the_o just_a shall_v be_v bless_v the_o name_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v rot_v yea_o look_v upon_o his_o best_a endeavour_n 28.9_o pr._n 15.29_o pr._n 28.9_o his_o prayer_n the_o lord_n be_v far_o off_o from_o the_o wicked_a but_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o righteous_a far_o off_o from_o accept_v for_o he_o that_o turn_v away_o his_o ear_n from_o hear_v the_o law_n 15.8_o pr._n 15.8_o even_o his_o prayer_n shall_v be_v abominable_a his_o sacrifice_n though_o well_o intend_v as_o all_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o way_n be_v no_o better_a than_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n how_o much_o more_o when_o he_o bring_v it_o with_o a_o wicked_a mind_n 5.23_o pr._n 15.9_o pr._n 21.27_o pr._n 12.26_o pr._n 10.18_o pr._n 13.9_o pr._n 11.18_o pr._n 26.10_o pr._n 13.21_o pr._n 5.22_o pr._n 10.6_o pr._n 29.6_o pr._n 11.5_o pr._n 13.6_o pr._n 33.3_o pr._n 11.31_o pr._n 10.24_o pr._n 5.23_o and_o as_o no_o good_a so_o much_o evil_n whether_o of_o loss_n the_o way_n of_o the_o wicked_a will_v deceive_v they_o their_o hope_n shall_v perish_v especial_o when_o they_o die_v their_o candle_n shall_v be_v put_v out_o their_o work_n shall_v prove_v deceitful_a or_o of_o pain_n for_o the_o excellent_a that_o form_v all_o thing_n reward_v the_o fool_n and_o the_o transgressor_n and_o he_o have_v appoint_v that_o affliction_n shall_v follow_v sinner_n follow_v yea_o overtake_v they_o his_o own_o iniquity_n shall_v take_v the_o wicked_a himself_o and_o cover_v his_o mouth_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v hold_v with_o the_o cord_n of_o his_o own_o sin_n even_o in_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o evil_a man_n be_v his_o snare_n so_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fall_v in_o his_o own_o wickedness_n for_o of_o it_o own_o self_n iniquity_n overthrow_v the_o sinner_n but_o beside_o that_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o wicked_a though_o hand_n join_v in_o hand_n he_o shall_v not_o be_v unpunished_a behold_v the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v pay_v upon_o earth_n how_o much_o more_o the_o wicked_a and_o the_o sinner_n that_o than_o which_o the_o wicked_a man_n fear_v shall_v come_v upon_o he_o both_o death_n he_o shall_v die_v for_o default_n of_o instruction_n 19.29_o pr._n 11.19_o pr._n 1â_n 32_o pr._n 15.11_o pr._n 12.2_o pr._n 10.29_o pr._n 19.29_o and_o that_o by_o his_o own_o hand_n for_o by_o follow_v evil_a he_o seek_v his_o own_o death_n and_o after_o that_o damnation_n the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v cast_v away_o for_o his_o malice_n hell_n and_o destruction_n be_v before_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o man_n of_o wicked_a imagination_n will_v he_o condemn_v so_o both_o in_o life_n in_o death_n after_o it_o nothing_o but_o terror_n shall_v be_v for_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n where_o contrary_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n lead_v to_o life_n and_o he_o that_o be_v fill_v therewith_o shall_v contive_a and_o shall_v not_o be_v visit_v with_o evil_a s_z ethic_n the_o second_o book_n prudence_n §._o 1._o of_o virtue_n wherein_o it_o consist_v whereby_o it_o be_v rule_v and_o direct_v virtue_n consist_v in_o the_o mean_a vice_n in_o the_o extreme_n 4.27_o pr._n 4.26_o pr._n 4.27_o let_v thy_o way_n be_v order_v aright_o turn_v not_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a but_o remove_v thy_o foot_n from_o evil_a the_o rule_n whereof_o it_o god_n law_n 4.22_o pr._n 6.23_o pr._n 30.5_o pr._n 4.20_o pr._n 4.21_o pr._n 4.22_o for_o the_o commandment_n be_v a_o lantern_n and_o instruction_n a_o light_n and_o every_o word_n of_o god_n be_v pure_a my_o son_n hearken_v to_o my_o word_n incline_v thy_o ear_n to_o my_o say_n let_v they_o not_o depart_v from_o thy_o eye_n but_o keep_v they_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o heart_n for_o they_o be_v life_n unto_o those_o that_o find_v they_o and_o health_n unto_o all_o their_o flesh_n 7.3_o pr._n 7.2_o pr._n 7.3_o keep_v my_o commandment_n and_o thou_o shall_v live_v and_o my_o instruction_n as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n bind_v they_o upon_o thy_o finger_n and_o write_v they_o upon_o the_o table_n of_o thy_o heart_n all_o virtue_n be_v either_o prudence_n justice_n temperance_n fortitude_n 1._o of_o prudence_n which_o comprehend_v wisdom_n providence_n discretion_n §._o 2._o of_o wisdom_n the_o description_n effect_n it_o procure_v knowledge_n safety_n from_o sin_n from_o judgement_n good_a direction_n for_o action_n for_o word_n wealth_n honour_n life_n the_o prudent_a man_n be_v he_o who_o eye_n be_v in_o his_o head_n to_o see_v all_o thing_n and_o to_o foresee_v 3.13_o ec._n 2.14_o ec._n 10.2_o pr._n 8.12_o pr._n 14.8_o pr._n 9.12_o pr._n 3.13_o and_o who_o heart_n be_v at_o his_o right_a hand_n to_o do_v all_o dexterous_o and_o with_o judgement_n wisdom_n dwell_v with_o prudence_n and_o find_v forth_o knowledge_n and_o counsel_n and_o to_o describe_v it_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o prudent_a be_v to_o understand_v his_o way_n his_o own_o if_o thou_o be_v wise_a thou_o shall_v be_v wise_a
be_v he_o that_o drink_v the_o water_n of_o his_o own_o cistern_n 6.25_o pr._n 5.15_o pr._n 6.25_o that_o desire_v not_o the_o beauty_n of_o a_o stranger_n in_o his_o heart_n neither_o let_v she_o take_v he_o with_o her_o eyelid_n contrary_o the_o incontinent_a be_v he_o that_o delight_v in_o a_o strange_a woman_n 22.25_o pr._n 5.20_o pr._n 2.17_o pr._n 23.28_o pr._n 23.27_o ec._n 7.28_o see_v more_o of_o this_o vice_n oecoâ_n sect_n 2._o and_o 3._o pr._n 16.32_o pr._n 14.29_o pr._n 19.11_o pr._n 14.29_o pr._n 29.8_o pr._n 16.23_o pr._n 20.3_o ec._n 7.11_o ec._n 7.11_o pr._n 14.17_o pr._n 14.29_o pr._n 27.4_o pr._n 29.22_o pr._n 22.24_o pr._n 22.25_o and_o embrace_v the_o bosom_n of_o a_o stranger_n or_o she_o that_o forsake_v the_o guide_n of_o her_o youth_n and_o forget_v the_o covenant_n of_o god_n she_o lie_v in_o wait_n for_o a_o prey_n and_o she_o increase_v the_o transgressor_n among_o man_n for_o a_o whore_n be_v as_o a_o deep_a ditch_n and_o a_o strange_a woman_n as_o a_o narrow_a pit_n yea_o i_o find_v more_o bitter_a than_o death_n the_o woman_n who_o heart_n be_v as_o net_n and_o snare_n and_o who_o hand_n as_o band_n he_o that_o be_v good_a before_o god_n shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o she_o but_o the_o sinner_n shall_v be_v take_v by_o she_o of_o the_o second_o be_v he_o that_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n slow_a to_o wrath_n who_o discretion_n defer_v his_o anger_n and_o who_o glory_n be_v to_o pass_v by_o a_o offence_n which_o moderation_n as_o it_o argue_v he_o to_o be_v of_o great_a wisdom_n for_o wise_a man_n turn_v away_o wrath_n so_o it_o make_v he_o better_o than_o the_o mighty_a man_n and_o procure_v he_o just_a honour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o honour_n of_o a_o man_n to_o cease_v from_o strife_n contrary_a to_o which_o be_v he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o hasty_a spirit_n to_o be_v angry_a which_o as_o it_o prove_v he_o foolish_a for_o anger_n rest_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o fool_n and_o he_o that_o be_v hasty_a to_o anger_n not_o only_o commit_v folly_n but_o exalt_v it_o so_o it_o make_v he_o dangerous_a anger_n be_v cruel_a and_o wrath_n be_v rage_v and_o a_o furious_a man_n abound_v in_o transgression_n wherefore_o make_v no_o friendship_n with_o a_o angry_a man_n lest_o thou_o learn_v his_o way_n and_o receive_v destruction_n to_o thy_o soul_n §._o 5._o fortitude_n in_o general_n the_o special_n of_o it_o confidence_n patience_n in_o god_n affliction_n in_o man_n injury_n 27.1_o pr._n 18.14_o pr._n 28.1_o pr._n 24.10_o pr._n 29.25_o pr._n 18_o 14._o pr._n 28.1_o pr._n 3.5_o pr._n 3.6_o pr._n 16.3_o pr._n 14.32_o pr._n 13.12_o pr._n 28.25_o pr._n 16.3_o pr._n 3.6_o pr._n 30.5_o pr._n 21.31_o pr._n 18.12_o pr._n 16.20_o pr._n 28.26_o pr._n 27.1_o fortitude_n be_v that_o whereby_o the_o spirit_n of_o a_o man_n sustain_v his_o infirmity_n which_o make_v the_o righteous_a bold_a as_o a_o lion_n contrary_o the_o weak_a of_o strength_n be_v he_o that_o be_v faint_a in_o the_o day_n of_o adversity_n who_o fear_n bring_v a_o 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to_o look_v upon_o but_o to_o possess_v it_o 35_o those_o that_o be_v all_o in_o exhortation_n no_o whit_n in_o doctrine_n be_v like_a to_o they_o that_o snuff_v the_o candle_n but_o pour_v not_o in_o oil_n again_o those_o that_o be_v all_o in_o doctrine_n nothing_o in_o exhortation_n drown_v the_o wike_a in_o oil_n but_o light_v it_o not_o make_v it_o fit_a for_o use_v if_o it_o have_v fire_n put_v to_o it_o but_o as_o it_o be_v rather_o capable_a of_o good_a than_o profitable_a in_o present_a doctrine_n without_o exhortation_n make_v man_n all_o brain_n no_o heart_n exhortation_n without_o doctrine_n make_v the_o heart_n full_a leave_v the_o brain_n empty_a both_o together_o make_v a_o man_n
river_n of_o brimstone_n that_o feed_v this_o flame_n where_o there_o be_v no_o intermission_n of_o complaint_n no_o breathe_n from_o pain_n and_o after_o million_o of_o year_n no_o possibility_n of_o comfort_n and_o if_o the_o rod_n wherewith_o thou_o chastise_v thy_o child_n o_o lord_n even_o in_o this_o life_n be_v so_o smart_a and_o gall_a that_o they_o have_v be_v bring_v down_o to_o the_o brim_n of_o despair_n and_o in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o their_o soul_n have_v entreat_v death_n to_o release_v they_o what_o shall_v i_o think_v of_o their_o plague_n in_o who_o righteous_a confusion_n thou_o insult_a and_o say_v aha_o i_o will_v avenge_v i_o of_o my_o enemy_n even_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v thus_o miserable_a o_o my_o soul_n be_v some_o kind_n of_o happiness_n but_o that_o thou_o shall_v be_v as_o happy_a as_o the_o reprobate_n be_v miserable_a how_o worthy_a be_v it_o of_o more_o estimation_n than_o thyself_o be_v capable_a of_o chap._n xxv_o forth_o 8_o of_o comparison_n and_o similitude_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v most_o fit_o set_v forth_o after_o this_o opposition_n the_o mind_n shall_v make_v comparison_n of_o the_o matter_n meditate_a with_o what_o may_v near_o resemble_v it_o and_o shall_v illustrate_v it_o with_o fit_a similitude_n which_o give_v no_o small_a light_n to_o the_o understanding_n nor_o less_o force_v to_o the_o affection_n wonder_v then_o o_o my_o soul_n as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v at_o this_o glory_n and_o in_o comparison_n thereof_o contemn_v this_o earth_n which_o now_o thou_o tread_v upon_o who_o joy_n if_o they_o be_v perfect_a be_v but_o short_a and_o if_o they_o be_v long_o be_v imperfect_a one_o day_n when_o thou_o be_v above_o look_v down_o from_o the_o height_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o see_v the_o son_n of_o man_n creep_v like_o so_o many_o aunt_n on_o this_o molehill_n of_o earth_n thou_o shall_v think_v alas_o how_o base_o i_o once_o live_v be_v yonder_o silly_a dungeon_n the_o place_n i_o so_o love_v and_o be_v so_o loath_a to_o leave_v think_v so_o now_o before_o hand_n and_o since_o of_o heaven_n thou_o can_v not_o yet_o account_v of_o thy_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v worthy_a how_o heartless_a and_o irksome_a be_v you_o o_o you_o best_o earthly_a pleasure_n if_o you_o be_v match_v with_o the_o least_o of_o those_o above_o how_o vile_a be_v you_o o_o you_o sumptuous_a building_n of_o king_n even_o if_o all_o the_o entrails_n of_o the_o earth_n have_v agree_v to_o enrich_v you_o in_o comparison_n of_o this_o frame_n not_o make_v with_o hand_n it_o be_v not_o so_o high_a above_o the_o earth_n in_o distance_n of_o place_n as_o in_o worth_n and_o majesty_n we_o may_v see_v the_o face_n of_o heaven_n from_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o earth_n but_o from_o the_o near_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n who_o can_v see_v the_o least_o glory_n of_o heaven_n the_o three_o disciple_n on_o mount_n tabor_n see_v but_o a_o glimpse_n of_o this_o glory_n shine_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o their_o saviour_n and_o yet_o be_v ravish_v with_o the_o sight_n cry_v out_o master_n it_o be_v good_a be_v here_o and_o think_v of_o build_n of_o three_o tabernacle_n for_o christ_n moses_n elias_n can_v have_v be_v content_a themselves_o to_o have_v lie_v without_o shelter_n so_o they_o may_v always_o have_v enjoy_v that_o sight_n alas_o how_o can_v earthly_a tabernacle_n have_v fit_v those_o heavenly_a body_n they_o know_v what_o they_o see_v what_o they_o say_v they_o know_v not_o loe_o these_o three_o disciple_n be_v not_o transfigure_v yet_o how_o deep_o they_o be_v affect_v even_o with_o the_o glory_n of_o other_o how_o happy_a shall_v we_o be_v when_o ourselves_o shall_v be_v change_v into_o glorious_a and_o shall_v have_v tabernacle_n not_o of_o our_o own_o make_n but_o prepare_v for_o we_o by_o god_n and_o yet_o not_o tabernacle_n but_o eternal_a mansion_n moses_n see_v god_n but_o a_o while_n and_o shine_v how_o shall_v we_o shine_v that_o shall_v behold_v his_o face_n for_o ever_o what_o great_a honour_n be_v there_o than_o in_o sovereignty_n what_o great_a pleasure_n than_o in_o feast_v this_o life_n be_v both_o a_o kingdom_n and_o a_o feast_n a_o kingdom_n he_o that_o overcome_v shall_v rule_v the_o nation_n and_o shall_v sit_v with_o i_o in_o my_o throne_n o_o bless_a promotion_n oh_o large_a dominion_n and_o royal_a seast_z to_o which_o salomon_n throne_n of_o ivory_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o become_v a_o footstool_n a_o feast_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o be_v call_v to_o the_o marriage-supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n feast_n have_v more_o than_o necessity_n of_o provision_n more_o than_o ordinary_a diet_n but_o marriage-feast_n yet_o more_o than_o common_a abundance_n but_o the_o marriage-feast_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o his_o bless_a spoâfe_n the_o church_n must_v so_o far_o exceed_v in_o all_o heavenly_a munificence_n and_o variety_n as_o the_o person_n be_v of_o the_o great_a state_n and_o majesty_n there_o be_v new_a wine_n pure_a manna_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o spiritual_a dainty_n and_o with_o the_o continual_a cheer_n a_o sweet_a and_o answerable_a welcome_n while_o the_o bridegroom_n love_o cheer_v we_o up_o eat_v o_o friend_n drink_n and_o make_v you_o merry_a o_o well-beloved_a yea_o there_o shall_v thou_o be_v my_o soul_n not_o a_o guest_n but_o how_o unworthy_a soever_o the_o bride_n herself_o who_o he_o have_v everlasting_o espouse_v to_o himself_o in_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n the_o contract_n be_v pass_v here_o below_o the_o marriage_n be_v consummate_v above_o and_o solemnize_v with_o a_o perpetual_a feast_n so_o that_o now_o thou_o may_v safety_n say_v my_o well-beloved_a be_v i_o and_o i_o be_o he_o wherefore_o harken_v o_o my_o soul_n and_o consider_v and_o incline_v thy_o ear_n forget_v also_o thy_o own_o people_n and_o thy_o father_n house_n thy_o suppose_a home_n of_o this_o world_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n have_v pleasure_n in_o thy_o beauty_n for_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n and_o worship_n thou_o he_o chap._n xxvi_o the_o very_a name_n and_o title_n of_o the_o matter_n consider_v consider_v 9_o the_o title_n and_o name_n of_o the_o thing_n consider_v yield_v no_o small_a store_n to_o our_o meditation_n which_o be_v common_o so_o impose_v that_o they_o secret_o comprehend_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o they_o represent_v be_v not_o unworthy_a of_o our_o discourse_n what_o need_v i_o seek_v those_o resemblance_n when_o the_o very_a name_n of_o life_n impli_v sweetness_n to_o wâââ_n on_o earth_n even_o to_o they_o which_o confess_v to_o live_v with_o some_o discontentment_n sure_o the_o light_n be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n and_o it_o be_v good_a to_o the_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o sun_n yet_o when_o temporal_a be_v add_v to_o life_n i_o know_v not_o how_o this_o addition_n detract_v something_o and_o do_v great_o abate_v the_o pleasure_n of_o life_n for_o those_o which_o âoy_n to_o think_v of_o life_n grieve_v to_o think_v it_o but_o temporal_a so_o vex_v be_v the_o end_n of_o that_o who_o continuance_n be_v delightful_a but_o now_o when_o there_o be_v a_o addition_n above_o time_n of_o eternity_n it_o make_v life_n so_o much_o more_o sweet_a as_o it_o be_v most_o last_a and_o last_v infinite_o what_o can_v it_o give_v less_o than_o a_o infinite_a contentment_n oh_o die_v and_o false_a life_n which_o we_o enjoy_v here_o and_o scarce_o a_o shadow_n and_o counterfeit_v of_o that_o other_o what_o be_v more_o esteem_v than_o glory_n which_o be_v so_o precious_a to_o man_n of_o spirit_n that_o it_o make_v they_o prodigal_a of_o their_o blood_n proud_a of_o their_o wound_n careblesse_n of_o themselves_o and_o yet_o alas_o how_o pen_v &_o how_o fade_v be_v this_o glory_n affect_v with_o such_o danger_n and_o death_n hardly_o after_o all_o trophy_n and_o monument_n either_o know_v to_o the_o next_o sea_n or_o suruive_v he_o that_o die_v for_o it_o it_o be_v true_a glory_n to_o triumph_v in_o heaven_n where_o be_v neither_o envy_n nor_o forgetfulness_n what_o be_v more_o dear_a to_o we_o than_o our_o country_n which_o the_o worthy_a and_o faithful_a patriot_n of_o all_o time_n have_v respect_v above_o their_o parent_n their_o child_n their_o line_n count_v it_o only_o happy_a to_o live_v in_o it_o and_o to_o die_v for_o it_o the_o banish_a man_n pine_v for_o the_o want_n of_o it_o the_o traveller_n dige_v all_o the_o tediousness_n of_o his_o way_n all_o the_o sorrow_n of_o a_o ill_a journey_n in_o the_o only_a hope_n of_o home_n forget_v all_o his_o foreign_a misery_n when_o he_o feel_v his_o own_o smoke_n where_o be_v our_o country_n but_o above_o thence_o thou_o come_v o_o my_o soul_n thither_o thou_o be_v go_v in_o a_o short_a but_o weary_a pilgrimage_n o_o miserable_a man_n if_o we_o account_v ourselves_o at_o home_n in_o our_o pilgrimage_n if_o
also_o in_o the_o sacrament_n yea_o beside_o promise_n hand_n seal_n have_v he_o not_o give_v thou_o a_o sure_a earnest_n of_o thy_o salvation_n in_o some_o weak_a but_o true_a grace_n yet_o more_o have_v he_o not_o give_v thou_o beside_o earnest_n possession_n while_o he_o that_o be_v the_o truth_n and_o life_n say_v he_o that_o believe_v have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o have_v pass_v from_o death_n to_o life_n can_v thou_o not_o then_o be_v content_a to_o cast_v thyself_o upon_o this_o bless_a issue_n if_o god_n be_v merciful_a i_o be_o glorious_a i_o have_v thou_o already_o oh_o my_o life_n god_n be_v faithful_a and_o i_o do_v believe_v who_o shall_v separate_v i_o from_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n from_o my_o glory_n with_o christ_n who_o shall_v pull_v i_o out_o of_o my_o heaven_n go_v to_o then_o and_o return_v to_o thy_o rest_n o_o my_o soul_n make_v use_n of_o that_o heaven_n wherein_o thou_o be_v and_o be_v happy_a thus_o we_o have_v find_v that_o our_o meditation_n like_o the_o wind_n gather_v strength_n in_o proceed_v and_o as_o natural_a body_n the_o near_o they_o come_v to_o their_o place_n move_v with_o more_o celerity_n so_o do_v the_o soul_n in_o this_o course_n of_o meditation_n to_o the_o unspeakable_a benefit_n of_o itself_o chap._n xxxv_o the_o conclusion_n remain_v be_v the_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n in_o what_o order_n it_o must_v be_v wherein_o we_o must_v advise_v like_a as_o physician_n do_v in_o their_o sweat_n and_o exercise_n that_o we_o cease_v not_o over-sudden_o but_o leave_v off_o by_o little_a and_o little_a the_o mind_n may_v not_o be_v suffer_v to_o fall_v headlong_o from_o this_o height_n but_o must_v also_o descend_v by_o degree_n the_o first_o whereof_o after_o our_o confidence_n shall_v be_v a_o hearty_a gratulation_n thanksgiving_n first_o with_o thanksgiving_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o as_o man_n natural_o can_v be_v miserable_a but_o he_o must_v complain_v and_o crave_v remedy_n so_o the_o good_a heart_n can_v find_v itself_o happy_a and_o not_o be_v thankful_a and_o this_o thankfulness_n which_o it_o feel_v and_o express_v make_v it_o yet_o more_o good_a and_o affect_v it_o more_o what_o shall_v i_o then_o do_v to_o thou_o for_o this_o mercy_n o_o thou_o saviour_n of_o man_n what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o my_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o benefit_n alas_o what_o can_v i_o give_v thou_o which_o be_v not_o thy_o own_o before_o oh_o that_o i_o can_v give_v thou_o but_o all_o thou_o thou_o give_v i_o to_o drink_v of_o this_o cup_n of_o salvation_n i_o will_v therefore_o take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n praise_v thou_o the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o since_o here_o thou_o begin_v thy_o heaven_n begin_v here_o also_o that_o joyful_a song_n of_o thanksgiving_n which_o there_o thou_o shall_v sing_v more_o sweet_o and_o never_o end_v chap._n xxxvi_o god_n second_o with_o recommendation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o way_n to_o god_n after_o this_o thanksgiving_n shall_v follow_v a_o faithful_a recommendation_n of_o ourselves_o to_o god_n wherein_o the_o soul_n do_v cheerful_o give_v up_o itself_o and_o repose_v itself_o whole_o upon_o her_o maker_n and_o redeemer_n commit_v herself_o to_o he_o in_o all_o her_o way_n submit_v herself_o to_o he_o in_o all_o his_o way_n desire_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o glorify_v he_o and_o to_o walk_v worthy_a of_o her_o high_a and_o glorious_a call_n both_o which_o latter_a shall_v be_v do_v as_o i_o have_v ever_o find_v with_o much_o life_n and_o comfort_n if_o for_o the_o full_a conclusion_n we_o shall_v lift_v up_o our_o heart_n and_o voice_n to_o god_n in_o sing_v some_o versule_n of_o david_n divine_a psalm_n answerable_a to_o our_o disposition_n and_o matter_n whereby_o the_o heart_n close_v up_o itself_o with_o much_o sweetness_n and_o contentment_n this_o course_n of_o meditation_n thus_o hearty_o observe_v let_v he_o that_o practise_v it_o tell_v i_o whether_o he_o find_v not_o that_o his_o soul_n which_o at_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o exercise_n do_v but_o creep_v and_o grovel_v upon_o earth_n do_v not_o now_o in_o the_o conclusion_n soar_v aloft_o in_o heaven_n and_o be_v before_o aloof_o off_o do_v not_o now_o find_v itself_o near_o to_o god_n yea_o with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o chap._n xxxvii_o epilogue_n a_o epilogue_n thus_o have_v i_o endeavour_v right_o worshipful_a sir_n according_a to_o my_o slender_a faculty_n to_o prescribe_v a_o method_n of_o meditation_n not_o upon_o so_o strict_a term_n of_o necessity_n that_o whosoever_o go_v not_o my_o way_n err_v diverse_a path_n lead_v oft_o time_n to_o the_o same_o end_n and_o every_o man_n abound_v in_o his_o own_o sense_n if_o experience_n and_o custom_n have_v make_v another_o form_n familiar_a to_o any_o man_n i_o forbid_v it_o not_o as_o that_o learned_a father_n say_v of_o his_o translation_n let_v he_o use_v his_o own_o not_o contemn_v i_o 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consider_v why_o stand_v thou_o lord_n aloof_o so_o long_o and_o hidst_v thou_o in_o due_a time_n of_o need_n verse_n 2_o while_o lewd_a man_n proud_o offer_v wrong_v unto_o the_o poor_a in_o their_o own_o deed_n and_o their_o device_n let_v they_o be_v catch_v verse_n 3_o for_o lo_o the_o wicked_a brave_n and_o boast_v in_o his_o vile_a and_o outrageous_a thought_n and_o bless_v he_o that_o ravines_n most_o verse_n 4_o on_o god_n he_o dare_v insult_v his_o pride_n scorn_v to_o inquire_v of_o power_n above_o but_o his_o stout_a thought_n have_v still_o deny_v verse_n 5_o there_o be_v a_o god_n his_o way_n yet_o prove_v ãâã_d prosperous_a thy_o judgement_n high_a do_v far_o surmount_v his_o dimmer_n fight_v verse_n 6_o therefore_o do_v he_o all_o foe_n defy_v his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v stand_v in_o spite_n nor_o ever_o move_v nor_o danger_n '_o bide_v verse_n 7_o his_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o curse_n foul_a and_o with_o close_a fraud_n his_o tongue_n do_v hide_v verse_n 8_o 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dangerous_a be_v the_o way_n of_o he_o that_o be_v greedy_a of_o gain_n much_o more_o public_o i_o have_v see_v the_o place_n of_o judgement_n where_o be_v wickedness_n and_o the_o place_n of_o justice_n where_o be_v iniquity_n i_o think_v in_o my_o heart_n god_n will_v judge_v the_o just_a and_o the_o wicked_a yea_o ofttimes_o speedy_o so_o as_o the_o deceitful_a man_n roa_v not_o what_o he_o take_v in_o hunt_v or_o if_o he_o eat_v it_o the_o bread_n of_o deceit_n be_v sweet_a to_o a_o man_n but_o afterward_o his_o mouth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o gravel_n §._o 9_o love_n to_o god_n reward_v with_o his_o love_n with_o his_o blessing_n to_o man_n in_o pass_v by_o offence_n in_o do_v good_a to_o our_o enemy_n love_n to_o god_n i_o love_v they_o that_o love_v i_o and_o they_o that_o seek_v i_o early_o 8.21_o pr._n 8.17_o pr._n 8.21_o shall_v find_v i_o and_o with_o i_o blessing_n i_o cause_v they_o that_o love_v i_o to_o inherit_v substance_n and_o i_o will_v fill_v their_o treasure_n 2._o to_o man_n 1._o in_o pass_v by_o offence_n 10.12_o pr._n 10.12_o hatred_n stir_v up_o contention_n but_o love_n cover_v all_o trespass_n and_o the_o shame_n that_o rise_v from_o they_o 15.21_o pr._n 12.16_o pr._n 17.9_o pr._n 15.21_o so_o that_o he_o only_o that_o cover_v a_o transgression_n seek_v love_n 2._o in_o do_v good_a to_o our_o enemy_n if_o he_o that_o hate_v thou_o be_v hungry_a give_v he_o bread_n to_o eat_v and_o if_o he_o be_v thirsty_a give_v he_o water_n to_o drink_v here_o therefore_o do_v offend_v 1._o the_o contentious_a 2._o the_o envious_a §._o 10._o the_o contentious_a whether_o in_o raise_v ill_a rumour_n or_o whether_o by_o press_a matter_n too_o far_o the_o first_o be_v he_o that_o raise_v contention_n among_o brethren_n which_o once_o raise_v 18.19_o pr._n 6.19_o pr._n 18.19_o be_v not_o so_o soon_o appease_v a_o brother_n offend_v be_v hard_a to_o win_v than_o a_o strong_a city_n and_o their_o contention_n be_v like_o the_o bar_n of_o a_o palace_n 16.29_o pr._n 16.29_o this_o be_v that_o violent_a man_n that_o deceive_v his_o neighbour_n and_o lead_v he_o into_o the_o way_n which_o be_v not_o good_a 26.21_o pr._n 18.6_o pr._n 26.21_o the_o way_n of_o discord_n whether_o by_o ill_a rumour_n the_o fool_n lip_n come_v with_o strife_n and_o as_o the_o coal_n make_v burn_v coal_n and_o wood_n a_o fire_n so_o the_o contentious_a man_n be_v apt_a to_o kindle_v strife_n and_o that_o even_o among_o great_a one_o a_o froward_a person_n sow_v strife_n and_o a_o tale-bearer_n make_v division_n among_o prince_n or_o by_o press_v matter_n too_o far_o when_o one_o churn_v milk_n 30.33_o pr._n 16.28_o pr._n 30.33_o he_o bring_v forth_o butter_n and_o he_o that_o wringe_v his_o nose_n cause_v blood_n to_o come_v out_o so_o he_o that_o force_v wrath_n bring_v forth_o strife_n the_o end_n whereof_o be_v never_o good_a 29.9_o pr._n 29.9_o for_o if_o a_o wise_a man_n contend_v with_o a_o foolish_a man_n whether_o he_o be_v angry_a or_o laugh_v there_o be_v no_o rest_n §._o 11._o envy_n the_o kind_n at_o our_o neighbour_n at_o the_o wicked_a the_o effect_n to_o other_o itself_o the_o second_o be_v that_o justice_n whereby_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o wicked_a wish_v evil_a 24.17_o pr._n 21.10_o pr._n 24.17_o and_o his_o neighbour_n have_v no_o favour_n in_o his_o eye_n that_o move_v he_o to_o be_v glad_a when_o his_o enemy_n fall_v and_o his_o heart_n to_o rejoice_v when_o he_o stumble_v and_o this_o be_v a_o violent_a evil_n 14.30_o pr._n 14.30_o 1._o to_o itself_o a_o sound_a heart_n be_v the_o life_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o envy_n be_v the_o rot_v of_o the_o bone_n 2._o to_o other_o anger_n be_v cruel_a and_o wrath_n be_v rage_v but_o who_o can_v stand_v before_o envy_n 27.4_o pr._n 27.4_o but_o of_o all_o other_o it_o be_v most_o unjust_a when_o it_o be_v set_v upon_o a_o evil_a subject_n 3.31_o pr._n 24.20_o pr._n 3.31_o fret_v not_o thyself_o because_o of_o the_o malicious_a neither_o be_v envious_a at_o the_o wicked_a nor_o choose_v any_o of_o his_o way_n neither_o let_v thy_o heart_n be_v envious_a against_o sinner_n 24.20_o pr._n 23.17_o pr._n 24.1_o pr._n 24.2_o pr._n 3.32_o pr._n 24.20_o nor_o desire_v to_o be_v with_o they_o for_o as_o their_o heart_n imagine_v destruction_n and_o their_o lip_n speak_v mischief_n so_o the_o froward_a be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o there_o shall_v be_v none_o end_v of_o the_o plague_n of_o the_o evil_a man_n and_o his_o light_n shall_v be_v put_v out_o §._o 12._o justice_n to_o man_n only_o first_o to_o other_o 1._o in_o mercy_n the_o quality_n the_o gain_n of_o it_o 3.4_o pr._n 3.3_o pr._n 21.13_o pr._n 12.10_o pr._n 16.6_o pr._n 3.4_o let_v not_o mercy_n and_o truth_n forsake_v thou_o bind_v they_o on_o thy_o neck_n and_o write_v they_o upon_o the_o table_n of_o thy_o heart_n this_o suffer_v not_o to_o stop_v thy_o care_n at_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a yea_o the_o righteous_a man_n regard_v the_o life_n of_o his_o beast_n no_o virtue_n be_v more_o gainful_a for_o by_o mercy_n and_o truth_n iniquity_n shall_v be_v forgive_v and_o by_o this_o thou_o shall_v find_v favour_n and_o good_a understanding_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n good_a reason_n for_o he_o honour_v god_n 14.31_o pr._n 14.31_o that_o have_v mercy_n on_o the_o poor_a yea_o he_o make_v god_n his_o debtor_n he_o that_o have_v mercy_n on_o the_o poor_a 14.21_o pr._n 19.17_o pr._n 11.17_o pr._n 21.21_o pr._n 14.21_o dare_v to_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v recompense_v he_o so_o that_o the_o merciful_a man_n reward_v his_o own_o soul_n for_o he_o that_o follow_v righteousness_n and_o mercy_n shall_v find_v righteousness_n and_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o therefore_o be_v bless_v for_o ever_o §._o 13._o against_o mercy_n offend_v 1._o vnmercifulnesse_n 2._o oppression_n 3._o bloud-thirstinesse_a 19.7_o pr._n 22.7_o pr._n 14.20_o pr._n 19.7_o 1._o that_o not_o only_o the_o rich_a rule_v the_o poor_a but_o that_o the_o poor_a be_v hate_v of_o his_o own_o neighbour_n whereas_o the_o friend_n of_o the_o rich_a be_v many_o of_o his_o neighbour_n yea_o all_o the_o brethren_n of_o the_o poor_a hate_v he_o how_o much_o more_o will_v his_o friend_n depart_v from_o he_o though_o he_o be_v instant_a with_o word_n yet_o they_o will_v not_o 22.16_o pr._n 30.14_o pr._n 22.16_o 2._o there_o be_v a_o generation_n who_o tooth_n be_v as_o sword_n and_o their_o jaw_n as_o knife_n to_o eat_v up_o the_o afflict_a out_o of_o the_o earth_n these_o be_v they_o that_o oppress_v the_o poor_a to_o increase_v themselves_o 25.20_o pr._n 22.22_o pr._n 25.20_o and_o give_v to_o the_o rich_a that_o rob_v the_o poor_a because_o he_o be_v poor_a
17._o and_o be_v more_o near_o to_o hear_v than_o to_o give_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n for_o 13.13_o pr._n 13.13_o he_o that_o despise_v the_o word_n shall_v be_v destroy_v but_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o commandment_n shall_v be_v reward_v §._o 7._o in_o a_o counsellor_n of_o state_n or_o magistrate_n be_v require_v wisdom_n discuss_v of_o cause_n providence_n and_o work_v according_a to_o knowledge_n piety_n justice_n and_o free_v from_o partiality_n bribe_n oppression_n without_o counsel_n all_o our_o thought_n even_o of_o policy_n and_o state_n come_v to_o naught_o 15.22_o pr._n 15.22_o but_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o counsellor_n be_v steadfastness_n and_o no_o less_o in_o their_o goodness_n 1._o pr._n pr._n 24_o 5._o aec_fw-la 7.2_o pr._n 14_o 33._o pr._n 17.24_o pr._n in_o their_o wisdom_n which_o alone_o give_v strength_n to_o the_o owner_n above_o ten_o mighty_a prince_n that_o be_v in_o the_o city_n a_o virtue_n which_o though_o it_o rest_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o he_o that_o have_v understanding_n yet_o be_v know_v in_o the_o mid_n of_o fool_n for_o wisdom_n be_v in_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o have_v understanding_n and_o in_o his_o lip_n for_o howsoever_o he_o that_o have_v knowledge_n spare_v his_o word_n yet_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o wise_a use_v knowledge_n aright_o 26.1_o pr._n 15.2_o pr._n 24.7_o pr._n 26.1_o and_o the_o fool_n can_v open_v his_o mouth_n in_o the_o gate_n and_o therefore_o be_v unfit_a for_o authority_n as_o snow_n in_o summer_n and_o rain_n in_o harvest_n so_o be_v honour_n unseemly_o for_o a_o fool_n and_o though_o it_o be_v give_v he_o how_o ill_o it_o agree_v as_o the_o close_n of_o a_o precious_a stone_n in_o a_o heap_n of_o stone_n 26.8_o pr._n 26.8_o so_o be_v he_o that_o give_v glory_n to_o a_o fool_n from_o hence_o pr._n pr._n the_o good_a justicer_n both_o careful_o hear_v a_o cause_n know_v that_o he_o which_o answer_v a_o matter_n before_o he_o hear_v it_o it_o be_v folly_n and_o shame_n to_o he_o and_o that_o relate_v on_o both_o part_n 20.5_o pr._n 18.17_o pr._n 20.5_o for_o he_o that_o be_v first_o in_o his_o own_o cause_n be_v just_a then_o come_v his_o neighbour_n and_o make_v inquiry_n of_o he_o and_o deep_o fift_v it_o else_o he_o lose_v the_o truth_n for_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n be_v like_o deep_a water_n but_o a_o man_n that_o have_v understanding_n will_v draw_v it_o out_o 21.22_o pr._n 22.3_o ec._n 9.15_o pr._n 13.16_o ec._n 9_o 17._o pr._n 21.22_o from_o hence_o be_v his_o providence_n for_o the_o common_a good_a not_o only_o in_o see_v the_o plague_n and_o hide_v ng_z himself_o but_o in_o deliver_v the_o city_n &_o as_o he_o forsee_v so_o he_o work_v by_o knowledge_n and_o not_o in_o peace_n only_o as_o the_o word_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v more_o hear_v in_o quietness_n than_o the_o cry_n of_o he_o that_o rule_v among_o fool_n but_o in_o war_n a_o wise_a man_n go_v up_o into_o the_o city_n of_o the_o mighty_a and_o cast_v down_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o confidence_n thereof_o for_o wisdom_n be_v better_a than_o strength_n 9.15_o ec._n 9.16_o ec._n 9.18_o ec._n 9.13_o ec._n 9.14_o ec._n 9.15_o yea_o than_o weapon_n of_o war_n i_o have_v see_v this_o wisdom_n under_o the_o sun_n and_o it_o be_v great_a unto_o i_o a_o little_a city_n and_o man_n in_o it_o and_o a_o great_a king_n come_v against_o it_o and_o compass_v it_o about_o and_o build_v fort_n against_o it_o and_o there_o be_v find_v in_o it_o a_o poor_a and_o wise_a man_n and_o he_o deliver_v the_o city_n by_o his_o wisdom_n neither_o can_v there_o be_v true_a wisdom_n in_o any_o counsellor_n pr._n pr._n 14.16_o pr._n 21.30_o pr._n 11.3_o pr._n without_o piety_n the_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a be_v well_o assure_v that_o there_o be_v no_o wisdom_n nor_o understanding_n nor_o counsel_n against_o the_o lord_n and_o that_o man_n can_v be_v establish_v by_o wickedness_n and_o indeed_o how_o oft_o do_v god_n so_o dispose_v of_o estate_n that_o the_o evil_n shall_v bow_v before_o the_o good_a and_o the_o wicked_a at_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o righteous_a neither_o be_v this_o more_o just_a with_o god_n than_o acceptable_a with_o man_n for_o when_o the_o righteous_a rejoice_n 24.23_o pr._n 18.12_o pr._n 29.2_o pr._n 28.12_o pr._n 28.28_o pr._n 29.2_o pr._n 25.26_o pr._n pr._n 28.11_o pr._n 24.23_o there_o be_v great_a glory_n and_o when_o they_o be_v in_o authority_n the_o people_n rejoice_v contrary_o when_o the_o wicked_a come_v on_o and_o rise_v up_o and_o bear_v rule_v the_o man_n be_v try_v the_o good_a hide_v themselves_o and_o all_o the_o people_n sigh_n and_o the_o righteous_a man_n fall_v down_o before_o the_o wicked_a be_v like_o a_o trouble_a well_o and_o a_o corrupt_a spring_n neither_o be_v justice_n less_o essential_a than_o either_o for_o to_o do_v justice_n and_o judgement_n be_v more_o acceptable_a to_o the_o lord_n than_o sacrifice_n to_o know_v face_n therefore_o in_o a_o judge_n be_v not_o good_a for_o that_o man_n will_v transgress_v for_o a_o piece_n of_o bread_n much_o less_o to_o accept_v the_o person_n of_o the_o wicked_a 18.5_o pr._n 18.5_o to_o cause_v the_o righteous_a to_o fall_v in_o judgement_n he_o that_o say_v to_o the_o wicked_a thou_o be_v righteous_a he_o shall_v the_o people_n curse_n and_o the_o multitude_n shall_v abhor_v he_o yea_o yet_o high_o 18.16_o pr._n 24.24_o pr._n 17.15_o pr._n 17.23_o pr._n 18.16_o he_o that_o justifi_v the_o wicked_a and_o condemn_v the_o just_a both_o be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n wherefore_o howsoever_o the_o wicked_a man_n take_v a_o gift_n out_o of_o the_o bosom_n to_o wrest_v the_o way_n of_o judgement_n and_o common_o a_o man_n gift_n enlarge_v he_o and_o lead_v he_o with_o approbation_n before_o great-man_n yet_o he_o know_v that_o the_o reward_n destroy_v the_o heart_n 24.26_o ec._n 7.9_o pr._n 12.7_o pr._n 15.27_o pr._n 21.15_o pr._n 19.15_o pr._n 21.11_o pr._n 21.2_o ec._n 14.5_o pr._n 12.17_o pr._n 18.17_o pr._n 19.5_o pr._n 19.9_o pr._n pr._n 14.31_o pr._n 22.22_o pr._n 24.26_o that_o the_o acceptance_n of_o it_o be_v but_o the_o robbery_n of_o the_o wicked_a which_o shall_v destroy_v they_o because_o they_o have_v refuse_v to_o execute_v judgement_n he_o hate_v gift_n then_o that_o he_o may_v live_v and_o it_o be_v a_o joy_n to_o he_o to_o do_v judgement_n he_o do_v unpartial_o smite_v the_o scorner_n yea_o severe_o punish_v he_o that_o the_o wicked_o foolish_a may_v beware_v and_o become_v wise_a and_o where_o as_o every_o way_n of_o a_o man_n be_v right_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n and_o a_o false_a record_n will_v speak_v lie_n and_o use_v deceit_n he_o so_o make_v inquiry_n that_o a_o false_a witness_n shall_v not_o be_v unpunished_a and_o he_o that_o speak_v lie_n shall_v perish_v last_o his_o hand_n be_v free_a from_o oppression_n of_o his_o inferior_n which_o as_o it_o make_v a_o wise_a man_n mad_a so_o the_o actor_n of_o it_o miserable_a for_o he_o that_o oppress_v the_o poor_a reprove_v he_o that_o make_v he_o and_o if_o the_o afflict_a be_v oppress_v in_o judgement_n the_o lord_n will_v defend_v their_o cause_n and_o spoil_v the_o soul_n that_o spoil_v they_o and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n he_o so_o determine_v that_o they_o shall_v kiss_v the_o lip_n of_o he_o that_o answer_v upright_o word_n s_z courtier_n §._o 8._o must_v be_v discreet_a religious_a humble_a charitable_a diligent_a faithful_a in_o the_o light_n of_o the_o king_n countenance_n be_v life_n 19.12_o pr._n 16.15_o pr._n 19.12_o and_o his_o favour_n be_v as_o the_o cloud_n of_o the_o latter_a rain_n or_o as_o the_o dew_n upon_o the_o grass_n which_o that_o the_o courtier_n may_v purchase_v he_o must_v be_v 1._o discreet_a the_o pleasure_n of_o a_o king_n be_v in_o a_o wise_a servant_n 25.15_o pr._n 14.35_o pr._n 22.11_o pr._n 11.27_o pr._n 12.26_o pr._n 22.4_o pr._n 15.33_o pr._n 25.6_o pr._n 25.7_o pr._n 25.15_o but_o his_o wrath_n shall_v be_v towards_o he_o that_o be_v lewd_a 2._o religious_a both_o in_o heart_n he_o that_o love_v pureness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lip_n the_o king_n shall_v be_v his_o friend_n and_o in_o his_o action_n he_o that_o seek_v good_a thing_n get_v favour_n in_o both_o which_o the_o righteous_a be_v more_o excellent_a than_o his_o neighbour_n and_o beside_o these_o humble_a the_o reward_n whereof_o be_v glory_n for_o before_o glory_n go_v humility_n he_o dare_v not_o therefore_o boast_v himself_o before_o the_o king_n and_o thrust_v himself_o overforward_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o prince_n who_o his_o eye_n do_v see_v who_o he_o see_v move_v he_o pacifi_v by_o stay_v of_o anger_n and_o by_o a_o soft_a answer_n break_v a_o man_n of_o bone_n not_o aggravate_v
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