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to_o himself_o by_o temptation_n by_o sign_n and_o by_o wonder_n and_o by_o war_n and_o by_o a_o mighty_a hand_n and_o by_o a_o stretch_a out_o arm_n and_o by_o great_a terror_n 4.34_o deut._n 4.34_o according_a to_o all_o that_o he_o do_v in_o egypt_n he_o charge_v they_o thus_o levit._n 20.7_o 8._o sanctify_v yourselves_o and_o be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o you_o shall_v keep_v my_o statute_n and_o do_v they_o we_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o faithful_a abraham_n god_n peculiar_a people_n his_o proper_a portion_n and_o possession_n he_o have_v bring_v we_o into_o a_o state_n of_o salvation_n 1.9_o tim._n 1.9_o and_o have_v call_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a call_v not_o according_a to_o our_o work_n nor_o for_o any_o merit_n of_o we_o but_o according_a to_o his_o own_o purpose_n and_o grace_n which_o be_v give_v we_o in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o the_o world_n begin_v and_o as_o he_o that_o have_v call_v we_o be_v holy_a so_o shall_v we_o be_v holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n 1.16_o 1._o pet._n 1.16_o for_o it_o be_v write_v be_v you_o holy_a as_o i_o be_o holy_a now_o there_o be_v a_o two_o fold_v likeness_n to_o god_n in_o holiness_n viz._n a_o conformity_n to_o his_o nature_n and_o will_n in_o reference_n to_o which_o we_o be_v engage_v to_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n with_o his_o deed_n to_o mortify_v the_o corruption_n of_o nature_n with_o all_o those_o sinful_a affection_n and_o action_n which_o flow_v from_o it_o and_o to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n 1.4_o 3_o cor._n 5.17_o 2_o pet._n 1.4_o which_o be_v call_v by_o st._n paul_n the_o new_a creature_n and_o by_o st._n peter_n the_o divine_a nature_n which_o consist_v not_o in_o any_o communication_n of_o the_o divine_a essence_n to_o we_o but_o in_o our_o partake_n of_o those_o divine_a quality_n and_o disposition_n of_o knowledge_n righteousness_n and_o holiness_n which_o do_v express_v the_o perfection_n of_o god_n and_o in_o our_o analogical_a resemblance_n to_o he_o in_o his_o attribute_n of_o meekness_n humility_n patience_n long_o suffer_v justice_n and_o faithfulness_n mercy_n and_o charity_n love_n and_o purity_n and_o in_o our_o sincere_a endeavour_n to_o please_v he_o to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n which_o require_v we_o to_o do_v just_o to_o love_v mercy_n 6.8_o micah_n 6.8_o and_o to_o walk_v humble_o with_o god_n to_o love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o strength_n and_o might_n to_o discharge_v all_o the_o duty_n that_o we_o owe_v to_o his_o divine_a majesty_n and_o to_o be_v fervent_a in_o spirit_n in_o his_o service_n to_o abstain_v from_o all_o injurious_a practice_n against_o our_o neighbour_n to_o perform_v all_o kind_n and_o friendly_a office_n to_o all_o man_n to_o bear_v good_a will_n to_o they_o to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o happiness_n to_o pity_v their_o misery_n and_o commiserate_v they_o 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peace_n and_o love_n that_o it_o be_v scarce_o possible_a to_o obtain_v their_o goodwill_n or_o to_o maintain_v a_o friendly_a correspondence_n with_o they_o in_o regard_n to_o our_o own_o person_n the_o holy_a god_n command_v we_o to_o depart_v from_o all_o iniquity_n to_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a of_o our_o do_n 17._o isaiah_n 1.16_o 17._o to_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a to_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o to_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a to_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o to_o walk_v as_o child_n of_o the_o light_n 13.13_o rom._n 13.13_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d honest_o and_o decent_o as_o become_v those_o to_o who_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v appear_v shun_v all_o those_o vice_n of_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n whoredom_n and_o uncleanness_n all_o lustful_a and_o lascivious_a dalliance_n strife_n and_o envy_n which_o be_v a_o stain_n and_o blemish_n to_o our_o nature_n and_o to_o our_o holy_a profession_n and_o to_o live_v in_o the_o constant_a practice_n of_o universal_a purity_n 4.8_o psal_n 37.24_o 2_o tim._n 2.19_o jam._n 4.8_o which_o oblige_v we_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_n to_o cleanse_v our_o hand_n and_o purify_v our_o heart_n i._n e._n to_o reform_v and_o amend_v our_o life_n and_o action_n out_o thought_n and_o affection_n and_o through_o the_o assistance_n of_o divine_a grace_n which_o be_v never_o want_v to_o those_o that_o endeavour_v to_o obey_v god_n 7.1_o 2_o cor._n 7.1_o and_o do_v his_o will_n to_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n i._n e._n from_o all_o bodily_a pollution_n such_o be_v sin_n of_o intemperance_n fornication_n uncleanness_n etc._n etc._n in_o respect_n of_o which_o it_o become_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_n to_o learn_v and_o exercise_v that_o holy_a skill_n 4.4_o 1_o thes_n 4.4_o to_o possess_v his_o vessel_n in_o sanctification_n and_o honour_n for_o such_o sin_n as_o these_o be_v a_o real_a dishonour_n to_o the_o body_n rom._n 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sublime_a and_o perfect_a virtue_n for_o which_o cause_n we_o find_v he_o in_o scripture_n dignify_v with_o eminent_a title_n as_o of_o a_o prince_n and_o captain_n a_o master_n and_o guide_n of_o holy_a life_n and_o obedience_n he_o voluntary_o undertake_v to_o subdue_v our_o enemy_n and_o have_v encourage_v we_o with_o a_o most_o bountiful_a promise_n of_o a_o glorious_a reward_n a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n to_o follow_v his_o heroic_a conduct_n in_o a_o holy_a warfare_n against_o sin_n and_o satan_n to_o fight_v manful_o under_o his_o banner_n against_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o plutarch_n say_v caesar_n soldier_n do_v when_o his_o presence_n and_o unparalleled_a gallantry_n inspire_v they_o with_o courage_n and_o valour_n extraordinary_a erat_fw-la fortis_fw-la in_o armis_fw-la caesareis_n labienus_n erat_fw-la example_n have_v a_o great_a influence_n and_o efficacy_n for_o as_o pliny_n the_o young_a have_v observe_v posse_fw-la melius_fw-la hominis_fw-la 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nineveh_n put_v on_o sackcloth_n 3.6_o jonah_n 3.6_o his_o courtier_n and_o citizen_n comply_v with_o the_o fashion_n when_o constantinus_n mag._n embrace_v the_o faith_n of_o christ_n heathen_a superstition_n begin_v to_o creep_v into_o hole_n and_o corner_n and_o christianity_n overspread_v the_o face_n of_o the_o empire_n now_o our_o dear_a lord_n be_v the_o great_a and_o wise_a person_n that_o ever_o live_v and_o his_o example_n the_o most_o perfect_a and_o transcendent_a that_o ever_o be_v we_o shall_v endeavour_v if_o we_o will_v live_v happy_o and_o die_v comfortable_o to_o conform_v our_o practice_n to_o he_o because_o he_o be_v the_o most_o exact_a mirror_n of_o true_a goodness_n and_o virtue_n of_o general_a kindness_n and_o charity_n patience_n and_o contentedness_n meekness_n and_o humility_n which_o he_o most_o love_o invit_v we_o to_o imitate_v he_o in_o 11.29_o matth._n 11.29_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n his_o patience_n in_o bear_v the_o affront_v and_o indignity_n of_o sinner_n his_o contempt_n of_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o this_o world_n his_o self-denial_n and_o submission_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n his_o unwearied_a diligence_n in_o his_o service_n his_o peaceableness_n and_o gentleness_n to_o all_o man_n and_o readiness_n to_o perform_v all_o kind_a office_n to_o man_n especial_o to_o their_o soul_n be_v write_v for_o our_o admonition_n to_o influence_n our_o practice_n and_o lead_v we_o in_o the_o path_n of_o righteousness_n and_o to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n 2_o our_o bless_a lord_n &_o saviour_n patient_n and_o meritorious_a death_n and_o suffering_n be_v primary_o intend_v to_o work_v holiness_n in_o we_o the_o design_n of_o his_o come_n in_o the_o flesh_n be_v not_o only_o as_o the_o socinian_o say_v to_o give_v we_o a_o example_n of_o christian_a purity_n but_o to_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o this_o from_o his_o own_o sacred_a lip_n 20.28_o matth._n 20.28_o the_o son_n of_o man_n come_v not_o to_o
by_o forgive_a injury_n be_v very_o considerable_a such_o be_v freedom_n from_o all_o those_o unreasonable_a passion_n of_o envy_n hatred_n malice_n and_o desire_n of_o revenge_n which_o be_v continual_o fret_v and_o vexatious_a to_o our_o spirit_n and_o eat_v out_o the_o peace_n and_o comfort_n of_o our_o life_n whensoever_o we_o do_v cordial_o forgive_v a_o trespass_n we_o find_v a_o great_a calm_a on_o a_o sudden_a in_o our_o bosom_n our_o soul_n be_v at_o ease_n and_o our_o thought_n be_v no_o long_o disturb_v with_o meditate_v of_o revenge_n the_o offence_n be_v to_o we_o as_o if_o it_o have_v never_o be_v commit_v envying_n strife_n and_o contention_n cease_v together_o with_o the_o source_n of_o they_o anger_n malice_n pride_n emulation_n in_o the_o room_n whereof_o spring_v up_o charity_n kindness_n gentleness_n meekness_n humility_n long_a suffering_n patience_n and_o other_o god_n like_o virtue_n which_o be_v the_o riches_n and_o beauty_n the_o glory_n and_o ornament_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o render_v he_o lovely_a and_o amiable_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o venerable_a in_o the_o esteem_n of_o all_o good_a man_n and_o all_o his_o duty_n and_o service_n please_v and_o acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o great_o contribute_v to_o the_o obtain_v remission_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n himself_o certify_v we_o 6.14_o mat._n 6.14_o if_o you_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n your_o heavenly_a father_n will_v also_o forgive_v you_o not_o that_o our_o forgive_n our_o brethren_n without_o the_o concurrence_n of_o other_o divine_a grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n be_v alone_o sufficient_a to_o entitle_v we_o to_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o to_o show_v we_o that_o without_o this_o forgive_n of_o our_o brethren_n almighty_a god_n will_v not_o forgive_v we_o as_o also_o to_o represent_v the_o excellency_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o duty_n which_o be_v very_o grateful_a to_o he_o and_o of_o great_a power_n in_o order_n to_o the_o commend_v we_o to_o his_o grace_n and_o favourable_a acceptance_n and_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o he_o 2._o psal_n 32.1_o 2._o and_o which_o he_o will_v reward_v with_o eternal_a blessedness_n bless_a be_v he_o who_o transgression_n be_v forgive_v who_o sin_n be_v cover_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o iniquity_n and_o in_o who_o spirit_n there_o be_v no_o guile_n 2_o the_o inconvenience_n which_o do_v attend_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v very_o dangerous_a and_o hurtful_a the_o implacable_a and_o irreconcilable_a person_n increase_v his_o own_o sorrow_n vex_v and_o cruciate_v his_o own_o soul_n make_v his_o anguish_n more_o sharp_a and_o pierce_a to_o use_v the_o word_n of_o a_o great_a and_o good_a man_n 5.44_o arch_a bp._n tillotson_n sermon_n on_o mat_n 5.44_o the_o very_a design_n of_o revenge_n be_v troublesome_a and_o put_v the_o spirit_n into_o a_o unnatural_a fermentation_n and_o tumult_n the_o man_n that_o meditate_v it_o be_v always_o restless_a his_o very_a soul_n be_v sting_v swell_v and_o boil_v be_v in_o pain_n and_o anguish_n have_v no_o ease_n no_o enjoyment_n of_o itself_o so_o long_o as_o this_o passion_n reign_v it_o entail_v enmity_n and_o mischief_n upon_o he_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o it_o from_o his_o adversary_n who_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o add_v weight_n unto_o his_o shoulder_n and_o multiply_v fresh_a injury_n and_o affront_n upon_o he_o which_o will_v gall_v his_o very_a soul_n and_o make_v his_o life_n painful_a and_o uneasy_a to_o he_o and_o which_o be_v most_o of_o all_o afflictive_a and_o deplorable_a he_o put_v a_o bar_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o own_o sin_n if_o you_o forgive_v not_o man_n their_o trespass_n 6.15_o mat._n 6.15_o neither_o will_v your_o father_n forgive_v your_o trespass_n one_o man_n bear_v hatred_n to_o another_o and_o do_v he_o seek_v pardon_n of_o the_o lord_n 4._o ecclus._n 28.3_o 4._o he_o show_v no_o mercy_n to_o a_o man_n which_o be_v like_o himself_o and_o do_v he_o ask_v forgiuness_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v sure_o keep_v his_o sin_n in_o remembrance_n 7.2_o mat._n 7.2_o and_o repay_v he_o in_o his_o own_o kind_n and_o measure_n he_o that_o be_v pitiful_a and_o merciful_a to_o his_o offend_a brother_n shall_v find_v mercy_n from_o god_n he_o that_o will_v not_o forgive_v shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v but_o shall_v be_v judge_v with_o impartial_a justice_n according_a to_o the_o severity_n of_o the_o law_n without_o the_o least_o mixture_n of_o mercy_n he_o shall_v have_v judgement_n without_o mercy_n 2.13_o jâ—m_fw-la 2.13_o that_o have_v show_v no_o mercy_n god_n will_v deal_v with_o he_o according_a to_o the_o demerit_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o appoint_v he_o his_o portion_n with_o the_o reprobate_a angel_n who_o example_n he_o imitate_v in_o implacable_a malice_n and_o revenge_n this_o will_v be_v the_o dreadful_a sentence_n of_o malediction_n 25.41_o mat._n 25.41_o depart_v from_o i_o thou_o curse_a sinner_n into_o everlasting_a fire_n prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n miserable_a companion_n for_o distress_a soul_n but_o their_o condemnation_n be_v just_a and_o agreeable_a to_o their_o own_o request_n for_o as_o oft_o as_o they_o say_v the_o lord_n prayer_n they_o in_o effect_n pray_v for_o their_o own_o damnation_n and_o beseech_v god_n to_o forgive_v they_o their_o debt_n as_o they_o forgive_v their_o debtor_n i._n e._n that_o he_o will_v not_o forgive_v they_o because_o they_o will_v not_o forgive_v their_o offend_a brethren_n upon_o the_o whole_a than_o it_o do_v appear_v that_o as_o abide_a anger_n malice_n and_o uncharitableness_n render_v we_o unfit_a to_o die_v and_o to_o appear_v in_o judgement_n so_o forgiveness_n and_o mercy_n dispose_n and_o prepare_v we_o for_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n let_v we_o therefore_o take_v the_o wiseman_n advice_n 7._o ecclus_n 28.6_o 7._o remember_v our_o end_n and_o let_v enmity_n cease_v remember_v corruption_n and_o death_n and_o abide_v in_o the_o commandment_n and_o bear_v no_o malice_n to_o our_o neighbour_n though_o our_o blood_n flow_v now_o warm_o in_o our_o vein_n and_o our_o spirit_n be_v brisk_a and_o we_o enjoy_v a_o perfect_a state_n of_o health_n and_o therefore_o delay_n and_o put_v off_o many_o thing_n that_o be_v necessary_a to_o fit_v we_o for_o our_o final_a change_n yet_o it_o will_v not_o be_v long_o but_o we_o must_v put_v off_o this_o tabernacle_n and_o put_v on_o corruption_n when_o death_n approach_v we_o we_o shall_v then_o with_o balaam_n desire_v to_o die_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o that_o our_o latter_a end_n may_v be_v like_o he_o peaceable_a and_o happy_a that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o felicity_n of_o god_n choose_v and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o saint_n in_o heaven_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v never_o attain_v unto_o unless_o we_o quit_v ourselves_o of_o all_o uncharitableness_n and_o root_v out_o the_o malignant_a distemper_n of_o mind_n and_o all_o those_o bad_a disposition_n those_o keen_a and_o tumultuous_a passion_n which_o hitherto_o have_v ruffle_v we_o and_o disturb_v the_o tranquillity_n and_o repose_n of_o our_o soul_n therefore_o the_o great_a man_n of_o the_o world_n who_o have_v be_v prone_a to_o remember_v affront_n and_o injury_n with_o the_o high_a resentment_n when_o they_o come_v to_o die_v look_v upon_o forgiuness_n and_o charity_n as_o necessary_a preparation_n for_o their_o change_n do_v give_v their_o general_a amnesty_n to_o all_o that_o have_v offend_v they_o either_o out_o of_o fear_n or_o obedience_n to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n and_o goodness_n who_o pass_v by_o innumerable_a indignity_n and_o pour_v down_o shower_n of_o bounty_n and_o mercy_n upon_o they_o that_o provoke_v he_o to_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n against_o they_o every_o day_n a_o chief_a part_n of_o our_o readiness_n and_o preparation_n to_o meet_v our_o lord_n consist_v in_o do_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v while_o we_o live_v with_o unwearied_a diligence_n and_o expedition_n for_o there_o be_v no_o work_n 9.10_o eccles_n 9.10_o nor_o device_n nor_o knowledge_n nor_o wisdom_n in_o the_o grave_a now_o be_v the_o season_n for_o we_o to_o lay_v up_o for_o ourselves_o treasure_n in_o heaven_n for_o if_o once_o death_n put_v a_o period_n to_o our_o life_n the_o time_n of_o our_o preparation_n for_o eternity_n be_v at_o a_o end_n our_o soul_n will_v be_v for_o ever_o what_o they_o be_v when_o they_o leave_v the_o body_n so_o that_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v our_o chief_a care_n to_o improve_v the_o present_a season_n of_o grace_n and_o to_o secure_v to_o ourselves_o a_o right_n and_o title_n to_o that_o exceed_a great_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o heaven_n for_o all_o those_o that_o be_v rich_a in_o work_n of_o piety_n justice_n and_o charity_n
be_v minister_v unto_o but_o to_o minister_v and_o to_o give_v his_o life_n a_o ransom_n for_o many_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2.6_o 1_o tim._n 2.6_o a_o redemption-price_n so_o great_a and_o valuable_a that_o there_o need_v no_o further_a satisfaction_n to_o be_v make_v for_o any_o st_o paul_n say_v that_o he_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o emphatical_a word_n denote_v the_o exchange_n of_o condition_n with_o another_o the_o lay_v down_o of_o one_o life_n to_o save_v another_o and_o so_o do_v our_o dear_a lord_n and_o saviour_n 8.32_o tit._n 2_o 14._o rom._n 8.32_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o in_o our_o place_n and_o stead_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v unto_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a ofâ—â—_n good_a work_n the_o price_n which_o he_o pay_v for_o our_o redemption_n be_v his_o own_o blood_n not_o a_o few_o drop_n for_o than_o what_o he_o shed_v at_o his_o circumcision_n and_o bitter_a agony_n when_o he_o sweat_v drop_n of_o blood_n may_v have_v suffice_v but_o it_o be_v his_o heart_n blood_n you_o be_v not_o redeem_v with_o corruptible_a thing_n as_o silver_n and_o gold_n 19_o 1_o pet._n 1.18_o 19_o from_o your_o vain_a conversation_n and_o course_n of_o life_n which_o be_v unprofitable_a for_o your_o soul_n and_o insufficient_a for_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n but_o with_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n as_o of_o a_o lamb_n without_o blemish_n and_o without_o spot_n precious_a in_o the_o esteem_n of_o angel_n and_o man_n but_o most_o of_o all_o precious_a in_o regard_n of_o the_o glory_n and_o dignity_n of_o the_o qualification_n and_o endowment_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o person_n that_o shed_v it_o 2.3_o coloss_n 2.3_o in_o who_o be_v hide_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n in_o who_o mouth_n no_o guile_n be_v ever_o find_v who_o need_v not_o to_o offer_v sacrifice_n for_o his_o own_o sin_n be_v a_o person_n so_o perfect_o holy_a harmless_a and_o undefiled_a no_o it_o be_v for_o we_o and_o for_o our_o salvation_n that_o he_o die_v rom._n 4.25_o he_o be_v deliver_v by_o the_o determinate_a counsel_n and_o before_o knowledge_n of_o god_n for_o our_o offence_n 2.23_o act_n 2.23_o to_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n to_o his_o father_n for_o they_o and_o to_o reconcile_v we_o to_o god_n by_o his_o own_o free_a and_o spontaneous_a act_n he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n 1.4_o joh._n 10.17_o gal._n 1.4_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o our_o sin_n not_o only_o to_o take_v away_o the_o gild_n with_o all_o the_o cause_n and_o consequence_n thereof_o once_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n have_v he_o appear_v to_o put_v away_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 5.19_o heb._n 9.26_o rom._n 5.19_o to_o the_o abolition_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o by_o who_o obedience_n many_o be_v make_v righteous_a but_o also_o to_o ease_v guilty_a soul_n of_o the_o pain_n and_o anguish_n of_o conscience_n which_o do_v fill_v they_o with_o dreadful_a fear_n and_o terror_n and_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o wrath_n 9.14_o heb._n 9.14_o and_o fiery_a indignation_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v purge_v your_o conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o not_o only_o justify_v and_o absolve_v the_o true_a penitent_a sinner_n but_o also_o meritorious_o purify_v the_o soul_n from_o inherent_a corruption_n and_o sanctify_v it_o by_o infuse_v holiness_n so_o that_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n become_v one_o frame_n of_o holiness_n to_o god_n to_o serve_v he_o here_o in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n and_o to_o enjoy_v communion_n with_o he_o in_o his_o ordinance_n till_o he_o be_v please_v to_o fit_v he_o for_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o himself_o in_o the_o holy_a of_o holies_n in_o heaven_n this_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o christ_n blood_n which_o be_v shed_v to_o put_v a_o silence_n to_o the_o clamour_n and_o accusation_n of_o conscience_n and_o also_o to_o pacify_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n for_o sin_n jesus_n be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1.10_o 1_o thess_n 1.10_o who_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o wrath_n to_o come_v and_o be_v now_o actual_o deliver_v we_o by_o his_o prevail_a intercession_n and_o the_o supply_n of_o his_o grace_n enable_v we_o to_o subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o temptation_n and_o will_v most_o certain_o complete_a and_o perfect_a our_o deliverance_n at_o his_o second_o come_v so_o that_o now_o the_o penitent_a believer_n may_v safe_o make_v that_o bold_a challenge_n which_o the_o great_a st._n paul_n do_v who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_n 8.33_o rom._n 8.33_o it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v and_o absolve_v they_o who_o be_v he_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v and_o by_o his_o death_n have_v make_v a_o sufficient_a atonement_n to_o god_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o wash_v they_o away_o in_o his_o blood_n which_o be_v a_o fountain_n open_v for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o laver_n to_o wash_v away_o the_o pollution_n and_o filth_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n he_o be_v a_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o we_o only_o 2._o 1_o joh._n 2_o 2._o but_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n 27._o eph._n 5.25_o 27._o he_o deliver_v himself_o up_o for_o the_o church_n that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o i._n e._n purify_v all_o its_o member_n from_o the_o guilt_n filth_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n endue_v they_o with_o a_o principle_n of_o holiness_n and_o consecrate_v they_o to_o god_n a_o glorious_a church_n without_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n free_a from_o the_o small_a remainder_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n 3.8_o 1_o joh._n 3.8_o for_o this_o purpose_n the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a to_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o original_a word_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o may_v dissolve_v those_o chain_n wherewith_o satan_n hold_v all_o his_o vassal_n in_o bondage_n 4._o so_o great_a be_v the_o care_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o make_v man_n true_o good_a and_o virtuous_a that_o when_o he_o leave_v the_o world_n he_o send_v the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n to_o superintend_v the_o affair_n of_o the_o church_n ecclesia_fw-la vicarius_fw-la christi_fw-la in_o ecclesia_fw-la who_o tertul._n call_v christ_n vicar_n a_o metaphor_n borrow_v from_o certain_a church-officer_n who_o be_v so_o denominate_v as_o our_o civilian_n say_v rectorum_fw-la quasi_fw-la vice_fw-la fungentes_fw-la rectorum_fw-la to_o attend_v the_o office_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o rector_n absence_n to_o oppose_v the_o torrent_n of_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n to_o instruct_v people_n in_o the_o fundamental_a principle_n of_o religion_n to_o guide_v direct_v and_o encourage_v they_o in_o the_o path_n of_o holiness_n and_o virtue_n and_o by_o a_o continual_a residence_n upon_o his_o cure_n to_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o perform_v the_o duty_n belong_v thereunto_o even_o so_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v to_o supply_v christ_n room_n in_o the_o church_n 7._o joh._n 16_o 7._o if_o i_o go_v not_o away_o the_o comforter_n will_v not_o come_v unto_o you_o but_o if_o i_o depart_v i_o will_v send_v he_o unto_o you_o he_o be_v not_o to_o enter_v upon_o his_o oeconomy_n or_o dispensation_n till_o after_o christ_n ascension_n and_o glorification_n as_o we_o learn_v from_o john_n 7.39_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o yet_o give_v because_o that_o christ_n be_v not_o yet_o glorify_v prince_n do_v liberal_o bestow_v their_o gift_n and_o favour_n at_o the_o time_n of_o their_o inauguration_n 4.9_o eph._n 4.9_o and_o the_o prince_n of_o peace_n be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a and_o triumph_v glorious_o over_o all_o his_o church_n enemy_n pour_v down_o a_o plentiful_a effusion_n of_o gift_n and_o grace_n unto_o man_n as_o st._n peter_n acquaint_v his_o auditor_n that_o christ_n be_v by_o the_o power_n of_o god_n exalt_v 2.33_o act_n 2.33_o and_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n he_o have_v shed_v forth_o this_o which_o you_o now_o see_v and_o hear_v the_o design_n and_o end_n of_o his_o come_n be_v as_o our_o saviour_n say_v 16.8_o joh._n 16.8_o to_o reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o judgement_n to_o convince_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a and_o obliquity_n of_o our_o way_n and_o do_n and_o reclaim_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o error_n to_o regenerate_v we_o unto_o god_n image_n infuse_v holiness_n into_o our_o soul_n and_o give_v we_o a_o right_a to_o eternal_a salvation_n 3.5_o tit._n 3.5_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o regeneration_n and_o the_o renew_n of_o the_o
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life_n this_o preparation_n for_o death_n in_o the_o day_n of_o sickness_n and_o visitation_n be_v not_o to_o be_v then_o neglect_v it_o be_v advise_v by_o jesus_n the_o son_n of_o sirac_n my_o son_n according_a to_o thy_o ability_n do_v good_a to_o thyself_o 13._o ecclus_n 14.11_o 12_o 13._o and_o give_v the_o lord_n his_o due_a offering_n remember_v that_o death_n will_v not_o be_v long_o in_o come_v and_o that_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o grave_n be_v not_o show_v unto_o thou_o do_v good_a to_o thy_o friend_n before_o thou_o die_v put_v not_o off_o to_o thy_o will_n and_o testament_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o ability_n stretch_v out_o thy_o hand_n and_o give_v unto_o the_o poor_a thus_o in_o the_o day_n of_o health_n it_o be_v most_o convenient_a to_o dispatch_v this_o work_n but_o in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o the_o approach_n of_o death_n 33.23_o ecclus_n 33.23_o it_o be_v a_o indispensible_a duty_n not_o to_o be_v neglect_v at_o the_o time_n when_o thou_o shall_v 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reverse_v he_o shall_v sure_o die_v evident_a than_o it_o be_v that_o a_o well_o ground_a peace_n can_v be_v obtain_v with_o the_o person_n injure_v without_o restitution_n nor_o with_o almighty_a god_n who_o law_n which_o oblige_v man_n to_o love_n fidelity_n and_o justice_n be_v transgress_v in_o every_o sin_n we_o commit_v against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o particular_o in_o the_o case_n before_o we_o 5._o levit._fw-la 6.2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o if_o a_o soul_n sin_n and_o commit_v a_o trespass_n against_o the_o lord_n and_o lie_v unto_o his_o neighbour_n in_o that_o which_o be_v deliver_v he_o to_o keep_v by_o deny_v a_o thing_n deposit_v in_o trust_n with_o he_o or_o in_o fellowship_n or_o commerce_n in_o trade_n or_o in_o any_o thing_n take_v away_o by_o violence_n 61.8_o isai_n 61.8_o force_n and_o rapine_n god_n hate_v robbery_n or_o have_v deceive_v his_o neighbour_n secret_o of_o which_o kind_n of_o injustice_n zacheus_n the_o publican_n clear_v himself_o by_o offer_v a_o four_o fold_v restitution_n of_o what_o he_o have_v get_v of_o any_o man_n wrongful_o 19_o luke_n 19_o or_o have_v find_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v and_o swear_v false_o than_o it_o shall_v be_v because_o he_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v guilty_a he_o shall_v restore_v that_o which_o he_o take_v violent_o away_o or_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v deceitful_o get_v haeres_fw-la de_fw-fr male_a quaesitis_fw-la vix_fw-la gaudet_fw-la tertius_fw-la haeres_fw-la or_o that_o which_o be_v deliver_v he_o to_o keep_v or_o the_o lose_a thing_n which_o be_v find_v he_o shall_v restore_v it_o in_o the_o principal_a for_o restitution_n to_o man_n must_v accompany_v repentance_n towards_o god_n and_o shall_v add_v the_o five_o part_v more_o thereto_o and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o to_o who_o it_o appertain_v and_o he_o shall_v bring_v his_o trespass_n offer_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o priest_n shall_v make_v a_o atonement_n for_o he_o before_o the_o lord_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o in_o any_o thing_n that_o he_o have_v do_v in_o trespass_v therein_o which_o law_n be_v again_o inculcate_v with_o additional_a direction_n to_o who_o compensation_n be_v to_o be_v make_v either_o in_o kind_n or_o in_o equivalency_n in_o number_n 5.6_o 7_o 8._o and_o large_o comment_v upon_o by_o the_o learned_a ainsworth_n out_o of_o maimonides_n his_o treaty_n of_o robbery_n now_o if_o god_n do_v so_o strict_o insist_v upon_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o duty_n from_o the_o jew_n and_o encourage_v they_o to_o it_o with_o promise_n of_o pardon_n and_o remission_n of_o temporal_a prosperity_n and_o eternal_a glory_n and_o express_o tell_v they_o that_o he_o will_v not_o accept_v their_o oblation_n if_o they_o do_v not_o confess_v their_o sin_n with_o grief_n and_o remorse_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n according_a as_o the_o law_n direct_v then_o we_o may_v rational_o infer_v that_o he_o will_v not_o accept_v of_o our_o repentance_n without_o the_o like_a practice_n if_o we_o will_v be_v at_o peace_n with_o he_o we_o must_v offer_v unto_o he_o the_o best_a and_o most_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n 51.18.19_o psal_n 51.18.19_o which_o be_v a_o break_a spirit_n and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n therefore_o our_o saviour_n who_o come_v not_o to_o destroy_v the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n nor_o to_o abrogate_v the_o observation_n of_o they_o in_o his_o kingdom_n but_o to_o fulfil_v supply_n and_o perfect_v they_o have_v make_v this_o a_o evangelical_n duty_n 24._o mat._n 5.23_o 24._o if_o thou_o bring_v thy_o gift_n to_o the_o altar_n and_o there_o remember_v that_o thy_o brother_n have_v aught_o against_o thou_o any_o matter_n of_o complaint_n for_o any_o wrong_n or_o injury_n do_v by_o thou_o to_o he_o leave_v there_o thy_o gift_n before_o the_o altar_n and_o go_v thy_o way_n first_o be_v reconcile_v to_o thy_o brother_n and_o then_o come_v and_o offer_v thy_o gift_n st._n paul_n charge_v we_o 8._o 1_o thes_n 4.6_o rom._n 13.7_o 8._o not_o to_o go_v beyond_o or_o defraud_v our_o brother_n in_o any_o matter_n and_o to_o owe_v no_o man_n any_o thing_n but_o love_n for_o he_o that_o love_v another_o have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n this_o be_v the_o golden_a rule_n to_o do_v as_o we_o will_v be_v do_v by_o wherefore_o it_o concern_v we_o to_o have_v special_a regard_n to_o the_o discharge_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o restitution_n as_o far_o as_o we_o be_v able_a and_o if_o we_o want_v ability_n to_o do_v it_o as_o the_o sacred_a word_n and_o law_n of_o god_n command_v we_o be_v to_o manifest_v our_o repentance_n and_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n to_o testify_v the_o sincerity_n thereof_o with_o compunction_n and_o tear_n and_o solemn_o promise_v that_o if_o ever_o god_n make_v we_o able_a we_o will_v actual_o do_v it_o and_o in_o this_o case_n we_o need_v not_o doubt_v but_o that_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o a_o willing_a mind_n 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o and_o every_o merciful_a and_o good_a man_n who_o we_o have_v injure_v will_v pity_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o and_o restore_v we_o to_o his_o favour_n 2._o for_o the_o compose_n of_o our_o mind_n in_o order_n to_o our_o wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n by_o death_n or_o judgement_n it_o be_v also_o necessary_a that_o as_o we_o submit_v ourselves_o with_o all_o humility_n to_o all_o person_n who_o we_o have_v just_o offend_v acknowledge_v our_o fault_n and_o crave_v their_o pardon_n so_o also_o cordial_o forgive_v those_o that_o have_v wrong_v we_o though_o we_o find_v it_o a_o work_n of_o great_a difficulty_n to_o bring_v down_o our_o big_a spirit_n and_o to_o bow_v our_o stubborn_a will_n to_o make_v a_o humble_a and_o ingenuous_a acknowledgement_n of_o our_o fault_n and_o ask_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o those_o who_o we_o have_v just_o displease_v because_o as_o salvian_n say_v invitis_fw-la totum_fw-la durum_fw-la est_fw-la quicquid_fw-la imperatur_fw-la invitis_fw-la every_o
will_v attend_v we_o no_o further_o than_o the_o grave_a and_o if_o we_o dispense_v it_o not_o well_o and_o wise_o but_o hoard_v it_o up_o as_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n do_v his_o talon_n in_o a_o napkin_n the_o rust_n and_o canker_n thereof_o will_v be_v a_o witness_n against_o we_o and_o convince_v we_o of_o our_o unmercifulness_n in_o do_v no_o good_a with_o it_o it_o will_v kindle_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o we_o and_o gall_v our_o conscience_n with_o a_o vexatious_a remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o folly_n but_o good_a work_n will_v certain_o follow_v we_o into_o the_o future_a life_n bless_v be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n 14.13_o rev._n 14.13_o so_o say_v the_o spirit_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o to_o witness_v for_o they_o before_o the_o great_a judge_n of_o the_o quick_a and_o dead_a and_o i_o have_v almost_o say_v to_o appease_v his_o wrath_n 5.7_o jam._n 2_o 13._o dr._n ham._n in_o locum_fw-la mat_n 5.7_o and_o to_o prevent_v their_o condemnation_n for_o st._n james_n say_v mercy_n rejoice_v against_o judgement_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d triumph_v over_o it_o for_o the_o merciful_a shall_v obtain_v mercy_n our_o saviour_n do_v not_o say_v that_o they_o shall_v merit_v mercy_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n but_o obtain_v mercy_n the_o reason_n be_v plain_a for_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o be_v unprofitable_a servant_n and_o have_v not_o at_o all_o benefit_v the_o infinite_o glorious_a and_o bless_a god_n by_o our_o service_n but_o only_o do_v that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n and_o therefore_o must_v expect_v to_o receive_v our_o reward_n from_o god_n free_a mercy_n and_o not_o of_o merit_n august_n non_fw-la properito_fw-la accipis_fw-la vitam_fw-la aeternam_fw-la sed_fw-la tantum_fw-la pro_fw-la gratiâ_fw-la august_n st._n james_n be_v very_o express_v chap._n 1.14_o that_o we_o must_v be_v perfect_a and_o entire_a want_v nothing_o as_o to_o all_o the_o integral_a part_n of_o christianity_n to_o render_v we_o true_o acceptable_a to_o god_n yet_o this_o we_o may_v firm_o rely_v upon_o that_o no_o one_o single_a virtue_n can_v better_o qualify_v we_o for_o mercy_n or_o more_o effectual_o prevail_v with_o god_n to_o show_v we_o mercy_n than_o this_o of_o mercifulness_n 8.14_o phil._n 8.14_o which_o be_v a_o odour_n of_o a_o sweet_a smell_n a_o sacrifice_n acceptable_a and_o well-pleasing_a to_o god_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v induce_v we_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n to_o do_v good_a to_o be_v rich_a copious_a in_o good_a work_n ready_a to_o distribute_v willing_a to_o communicate_v lay_v up_o in_o store_n for_o ourselves_o not_o for_o our_o heir_n and_o executor_n a_o good_a foundation_n against_o the_o time_n to_o come_v that_o we_o may_v lay_v hold_n on_o eternal_a life_n a_o life_n reynolds_n bp._n reynolds_n which_o may_v be_v hold_v when_o the_o last_o general_a conflagration_n shall_v have_v melt_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o the_o world_n our_o good_a work_n will_v abide_v that_o trial_n the_o inheritance_n unto_o which_o they_o follow_v we_o be_v incorruptible_a undefiled_a and_o that_o fade_v not_o away_o reserve_v in_o the_o heaven_n for_o we_o but_o we_o must_v qualify_v ourselves_o for_o it_o upon_o earth_n by_o make_v it_o the_o whole_a business_n and_o trade_n of_o our_o life_n to_o do_v good_a which_o be_v to_o act_v according_a to_o the_o frame_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o to_o comply_v with_o the_o best_a of_o those_o inclination_n which_o god_n have_v plant_v in_o we_o and_o to_o do_v a_o most_o delightful_a and_o pleasant_a work_n even_o in_o the_o opinion_n of_o epicurus_n himself_o the_o great_a patron_n of_o pleasure_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o satisfaction_n in_o the_o present_a performance_n of_o it_o and_o in_o the_o after_o reflection_n do_v yield_v a_o huge_a refreshment_n to_o our_o mind_n and_o a_o spring_n of_o peace_n and_o joy_n to_o our_o 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servant_n 5_o the_o preparation_n which_o our_o lord_n require_v to_o fit_v we_o for_o his_o come_n consist_v in_o keep_v conscience_n clear_a and_o free_a from_o offence_n either_o by_o abstain_v from_o all_o filthiness_n of_o flesh_n and_o spirit_n or_o by_o a_o sincere_a endeavour_n if_o the_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v to_o get_v the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n do_v away_o by_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o work_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n for_o so_o st._n paul_n direct_v we_o allude_v to_o the_o purify_n under_o the_o law_n by_o the_o sprinkle_n of_o blood_n 1.19_o heb._n 10.22_o 1_o tim._n 1.19_o to_o get_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o to_o hold_v faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n to_o this_o he_o assiduous_o apply_v himself_o with_o all_o his_o might_n 24.16_o act_n 24.16_o herein_o do_v i_o exercise_v myself_o to_o have_v always_o a_o conscience_n void_a of_o offence_n towards_o god_n and_o man._n he_o make_v it_o his_o constant_a 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est_fw-la &_o non_fw-la melesté_n ferenda_fw-la and_o their_o foot_n must_v fast_o in_o the_o stock_n sing_v divine_a hymn_n and_o song_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n this_o be_v holy_a job_n comfort_n under_o all_o those_o pierce_a affliction_n which_o besell_v he_o the_o loss_n of_o all_o his_o substance_n and_o child_n and_o desertion_n of_o his_o near_a friend_n and_o relation_n in_o these_o sad_a and_o miserable_a circumstance_n when_o there_o be_v none_o to_o pity_n and_o comfort_v he_o the_o conscience_n of_o his_o own_o innocence_n and_o integrity_n support_v his_o spirit_n 6._o job_n 27.5_o 6._o i_o will_v never_o remove_v my_o integrity_n from_o i_o my_o righteousness_n will_v i_o hold_v fast_o and_o will_v not_o let_v it_o go_v my_o heart_n i._n e._n my_o conscience_n shall_v not_o reproach_v i_o so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v this_o support_v and_o comfort_v the_o primitive_a believer_n in_o all_o their_o
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expense_n of_o they_o a_o considerable_a part_n of_o our_o time_n we_o have_v waste_v in_o childish_a vanity_n and_o when_o we_o come_v to_o maturity_n of_o year_n and_o consistency_n of_o reason_n we_o spend_v no_o small_a part_n of_o it_o in_o gratify_v inordinate_a appetite_n and_o in_o sensual_a pleasure_n so_o that_o before_o we_o serious_o consider_v the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o be_v create_v the_o major_a part_n of_o our_o time_n be_v elapse_v beyond_o revocation_n and_o we_o crowd_n up_o this_o solemn_a work_n of_o preparation_n for_o eternity_n into_o a_o narrow_a compass_n it_o concern_v we_o therefore_o to_o redouble_v our_o diligence_n to_o redeem_v the_o time_n and_o to_o increase_v in_o all_o grace_n add_v to_o our_o faith_n virtue_n and_o to_o virtue_n knowledge_n etc._n etc._n 2_o pet._n 1.5_o 6_o 7._o to_o reach_v forth_o with_o the_o bless_a st_n paul_n unto_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v before_o 14_o phil._n 3.13_o 14_o to_o stretch_v as_o hard_o as_o we_o can_v 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contentment_n in_o earthly_a pleasure_n and_o overmuch_o secular_a negotiation_n of_o this_o life_n much_o less_o in_o wicked_a project_n or_o sinful_a practice_n but_o in_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o such_o virtuous_a disposition_n as_o will_v fit_v we_o for_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o the_o society_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o the_o future_a state_n of_o glory_n when_o we_o come_v to_o die_v one_o of_o those_o day_n or_o hour_n which_o we_o have_v vain_o waste_v will_v be_v of_o more_o value_n to_o we_o then_o all_o this_o world_n it_o be_v scarce_o possible_a for_o we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o health_n and_o prosperity_n to_o conceive_v how_o valuable_a time_n will_v then_o appear_v to_o we_o we_o shall_v sad_o repent_v that_o we_o have_v spend_v any_o part_n of_o it_o in_o worldliness_n ambition_n idleness_n sensual_a gratification_n or_o sinful_a lust_n we_o shall_v hearty_o wish_v that_o we_o have_v improve_v every_o minute_n of_o it_o in_o the_o spiritual_a and_o 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