the_o matter_n indifference_n be_v like_a to_o have_v a_o better_a composure_n and_o my_o adversary_n be_v become_v my_o friend_n when_o i_o return_v to_o the_o kings-bench_n i_o take_v it_o to_o be_v my_o duty_n to_o return_v thanks_o and_o praise_n to_o god_n for_o his_o so_o great_a a_o mercy_n never_o to_o be_v forget_v the_o which_o i_o do_v in_o the_o manner_n as_o be_v hereunto_o annex_v which_o i_o hope_v god_n have_v accept_v of_o for_o since_o which_o time_n i_o begin_v to_o write_v these_o follow_a meditation_n which_o never_o before_o do_v dare_v to_o adventure_v on_o such_o subject_n but_o since_o i_o be_o never_o well_o nor_o at_o quiet_a with_o my_o soul_n but_o when_o i_o be_o about_o such_o exercise_n and_o i_o be_v so_o far_o from_o help_n as_o it_o be_v well_o know_v that_o i_o have_v to_o many_o hindrance_n i_o will_v not_o say_v to_o you_o that_o i_o present_v you_o with_o the_o fruit_n of_o idle_a hour_n but_o of_o the_o best_a hour_n that_o ever_o i_o spend_v for_o it_o have_v set_v more_o gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n than_o when_o the_o corn_n and_o wine_n and_o oil_n increase_v it_o may_v be_v that_o the_o reverend_a clergy_n will_v be_v offend_v with_o i_o for_o presume_v to_o take_v upon_o i_o to_o descant_v on_o scripture_n i_o humble_o beg_v their_o pardon_n yet_o i_o hope_v i_o have_v not_o abuse_v any_o text_n that_o i_o have_v insist_v on_o but_o keep_v close_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o without_o make_v any_o vain_a fiction_n and_o true_o i_o have_v scarce_o any_o book_n but_o the_o bible_n and_o i_o be_v without_o that_o too_o until_o i_o complain_v of_o it_o as_o one_o of_o my_o great_a want_n for_o my_o spiritual_a refreshment_n to_o a_o very_a good_a lady_n madam_n scawen_n who_o present_o send_v i_o a_o very_a good_a bible_n and_o i_o be_v behold_v to_o mr_n stretch_v the_o minister_n of_o the_o king_n bench_n which_o real_o be_v a_o very_a civil_a person_n to_o prisoner_n do_v they_o any_o good_a office_n that_o lie_v in_o his_o power_n he_o lend_v i_o also_o doctor_n featleys_n sermon_n and_o from_o thence_o as_o in_o my_o daily_a practice_n and_o observation_n as_o my_o fancy_n lead_v i_o i_o take_v some_o thing_n to_o meditate_v on_o for_o my_o divertisement_n the_o which_o i_o hope_v they_o will_v charitable_o censure_v these_o weak_a exercise_n and_o accept_v they_o not_o as_o come_n from_o a_o college_n but_o a_o prison_n i_o have_v much_o hope_n of_o their_o favour_n for_o i_o have_v communicate_v some_o of_o these_o to_o several_a good_a divine_n from_o who_o i_o have_v have_v good_a encouragement_n which_o i_o shall_v ever_o most_o thankful_o acknowledge_v i_o believe_v that_o there_o be_v some_o that_o will_v tax_v i_o for_o too_o much_o boldness_n for_o come_v forth_o in_o print_n and_o condemn_v these_o as_o weak_a and_o indigested_a i_o be_o sensible_a enough_o of_o the_o weakness_n of_o they_o and_o therefore_o they_o may_v save_v that_o labour_n but_o shall_v i_o be_v without_o reproof_n i_o shall_v fare_v much_o better_a than_o many_o far_o my_o better_n who_o can_v escape_v the_o tongue_n of_o such_o carp_n zoilus_n who_o have_v only_a wit_n to_o censure_v and_o not_o to_o amend_v and_o think_v nothing_o well_o do_v because_o they_o do_v it_o not_o yet_o will_v quarrel_v at_o the_o private_a divertisement_n of_o a_o poor_a prisoner_n shall_v i_o to_o add_v to_o the_o heat_n of_o their_o fiery_a tongue_n burn_v these_o paper_n or_o let_v they_o rot_v by_o i_o i_o be_o sure_a it_o will_v do_v less_o good_a than_o they_o will_v do_v now_o for_o though_o they_o want_v the_o rethorical_a strain_n of_o great_a learning_n yet_o they_o be_v the_o plain_a and_o harmless_a exercise_n of_o a_o old_a man_n a_o prisoner_n that_o may_v have_v the_o good_a hap_n to_o meet_v with_o more_o charitable_a and_o courteous_a person_n that_o will_v friendly_o accept_v they_o from_o a_o prisoner_n under_o so_o long_o and_o severe_a a_o calamity_n these_o boanerges_n or_o son_n of_o thunder_n i_o shall_v not_o court_n but_o leave_v they_o to_o their_o carp_a disposition_n but_o you_o who_o pious_a charity_n will_v be_v please_v to_o take_v this_o little_a babe_n into_o your_o hand_n and_o despise_v it_o not_o though_o bear_v in_o a_o prison_n it_o speak_v the_o language_n of_o the_o scripture_n i_o have_v some_o eminent_a predecessor_n and_o precedent_n even_o from_o prison_n and_o i_o hope_v i_o do_v show_v the_o duty_n and_o honour_n i_o have_v ever_o bear_v to_o the_o doctrine_n and_o discipline_n of_o the_o church_n of_o england_n in_o which_o i_o be_v bear_v and_o bread_n and_o i_o have_v ever_o take_v it_o to_o be_v my_o duty_n to_o defend_v it_o even_o in_o the_o worst_a of_o time_n to_o my_o irreparable_a ruin_n as_o be_v too_o visible_a therefore_o i_o hope_v it_o will_v meet_v with_o more_o charitable_a humble_a and_o good_a disposition_n that_o will_v friendly_o accept_v of_o and_o charitable_o pass_v by_o a_o prisoner_n fail_n and_o if_o they_o may_v have_v the_o good_a fortune_n to_o find_v acceptance_n it_o will_v give_v much_o satisfaction_n for_o the_o pain_n take_v by_o your_o hearty_a well_o wish_v friend_n william_n williams_n psalm_n 32.11_o whoso_o put_v his_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n mercy_n embrace_v he_o on_o every_o side_n introduction_n a_o prisoner_n thanksgiving_n that_o be_v by_o habeas_fw-la corpus_fw-la bring_v to_o the_o chancery_n bar_n by_o one_o that_o he_o have_v trust_v with_o his_o estate_n the_o first_o day_n of_o trinity_n term_n where_o have_v express_v himself_o it_o move_v so_o much_o pity_n that_o it_o please_v god_n to_o raise_v to_o his_o assistance_n sir_n francis_n winnington_n and_o sir_n john_n king_n most_o effectual_o to_o plead_v his_o cause_n without_o ever_o be_v speak_v to_o or_o retain_v mere_o out_o of_o principle_n of_o pity_n and_o charity_n for_o which_o the_o prisoner_n at_o his_o return_n to_o the_o kings-bench_n write_v as_o follow_v can_v i_o forget_v thy_o mercy_n lord_n this_o day_n so_o free_o show_v i_o can_v i_o make_v delay_n to_o give_v thou_o praise_v oh_o lord_n it_o be_v by_o thy_o power_n i_o speak_v so_o feel_o that_o happy_a hour_n wherein_o thou_o show_a thy_o goodness_n lord_n it_o be_v thy_o all_o powerful_a providence_n not_o art_n of_o i_o thou_o do_v direct_v great_a council_n to_o assist_v a_o prisoner_n poor_a encounter_v in_o the_o list_n with_o other_o council_n who_o design_n yet_o miss_v i_o lord_n thou_o do_v '_o open_v their_o mouth_n for_o to_o assist_v i_o for_o which_o i_o shall_v for_o ever_o praise_v thy_o name_n too_o weak'_v my_o pen_n for_o to_o express_v the_o same_o accept_v dear_a lord_n my_o thankful_a heart_n expression_n that_o be_v fill_v with_o praise_n let_v not_o the_o transgression_n of_o my_o frail_a heart_n be_v hindrance_n to_o declare_v thy_o prass_n in_o a_o work_n so_o plough_n rare_a that_o lawyer_n which_o be_v man_n design_v for_o hire_n shall_v free_o speak_v it_o be_v cause_n thou_o do_v inspire_v their_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o unto_o pity_n bend_v to_o plead_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o poor_a innocent_a that_o be_v by_o wile_n and_o promise_n seduce_v be_v assure_v much_o good_a shall_v be_v infuse_v to_o i_o and_o i_o but_o lord_n thou_o true_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n and_o searcher_n of_o the_o heart_n thou_o know_v what_o cruel_a threat_n i_o have_v endure_v that_o do_v expect_v relief_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o some_o kind_a usage_n but_o that_o i_o must_v see_v my_o whole_a dependence_n be_v alone_o on_o thou_o thou_o have_v still_o by_o thy_o own_o almighty_a power_n preserve_v i_o to_o this_o very_a day_n and_o hour_n dear_a lord_n it_o be_v thou_o that_o do_v provide_v for_o i_o mean_v of_o support_n when_o press_v with_o misery_n continue_v still_o thy_o all_o preserve_a power_n leave_v i_o not_o helpless_a in_o my_o late_a hour_n a_o waken_v still_o in_o i_o a_o thankful_a heart_n that_o from_o depend_v on_o thou_o may_v not_o part_v but_o let_v my_o hope_n be_v cast_v on_o thou_o that_o can_v preserve_v i_o from_o the_o cruel_a rage_n of_o man_n who_o project_n be_v to_o starve_v this_o body_n frail_a oh_o keep_v i_o lord_n that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v thou_o that_o can_v bless_v the_o little_a stock_n of_o meal_n and_o by_o thy_o power_n be_v able_a to_o reveal_v wonderful_a providence_n to_o preserve_v the_o weak_a mortal_n who_o in_o faith_n thou_o serve_v give_v i_o content_a oh_o let_v i_o not_o repine_v at_o thy_o just_a deal_n for_o those_o sin_n of_o i_o pardon_v my_o youthful_a wander_n aged_a fault_n my_o many_o weakness_n and_o numerous_a halt_v my_o crooked_a walk_n oh_o let_v my_o sad_a condition_n excite_v a_o pious_a grief_n for_o my_o
and_o ever_o be_v to_o declare_v thy_o birth_n all_o creature_n do_v obey_v save_v we_o wild_a mortal_n that_o do_v vain_o stray_v and_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o the_o harmony_n of_o thy_o law_n but_o these_o wise_a man_n inspire_v no_o soon_o see_v the_o star_n of_o light_n which_o do_v foretell_v thy_o birth_n but_o immediate_o do_v run_v with_o joy_n and_o mirth_n and_o grow_v angry_a with_o time_n lest_o it_o delay_v to_o begin_v their_o journey_n in_o that_o happy_a day_n which_o to_o direct_v a_o star_n become_v their_o guide_n and_o attract_v their_o eye_n which_o in_o a_o holy_a pride_n they_o still_o lift_v up_o with_o reverence_n to_o behold_v with_o humble_a zeal_n this_o mystery_n to_o unfold_v oh_o lord_n so_o elevate_v our_o eye_n to_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o star_n of_o bless_a eternity_n and_o take_v we_o from_o the_o vain_a delight_n of_o sin_n and_o kindle_v a_o holy_a fire_n of_o faith_n within_o of_o love_n and_o zeal_n oh_o let_v his_o mercy_n great_a ravish_v our_o soul_n with_o joy_n let_v we_o repeat_v loud_a hallelujah_n to_o thy_o name_n and_o sing_v most_o thankful_a anthem_n for_o our_o christ_n and_o king_n as_o the_o good_a wise_a man_n with_o a_o cheerful_a voice_n have_v see_v the_o star_n exceed_o rejoice_v ecclesiaste_n 12.13_o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man._n what_o need_v the_o preacher_n more_o be_v not_o this_o verse_n itself_o a_o sermon_n why_o shall_v he_o rehearse_v so_o many_o precept_n but_o he_o do_v espy_v man_n weak_a estate_n subject_n to_o vanity_n therefore_o he_o teach_v the_o people_n to_o take_v heed_n and_o shun_v disorder_n every_o evil_a deed_n he_o wise_o seek_v out_o all_o due_a mean_n to_o find_v word_n acceptable_a that_o will_v please_v the_o mind_n that_o with_o compliance_n with_o they_o he_o may_v gain_v upon_o they_o to_o believe_v all_o thing_n be_v vain_a save_v to_o fear_n god_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o we_o can_v this_o be_v the_o all_o that_o be_v require_v of_o man._n and_o yet_o how_o few_o be_v they_o that_o will_v observe_v this_o precept_n as_o a_o duty_n though_o it_o serve_v to_o their_o advantage_n in_o that_o great_a great_a day_n when_o all_o mankind_n form_v of_o earth_n and_o clay_n shall_v cite_v be_v before_o the_o glorious_a throne_n of_o christ_n the_o lamb_n who_o then_o shall_v judge_v alone_o oh_o be_v advise_v in_o time_n to_o take_v delight_n to_o adore_v thy_o maker_n study_v it_o aright_o and_o be_v in_o love_n with_o wisdom_n and_o her_o way_n live_v to_o god_n unto_o his_o daily_a praise_n glorify_v he_o alone_o above_o all_o thing_n then_o shall_v he_o shroud_v thou_o under_o his_o bless_a wing_n thy_o labour_n shall_v be_v gain_n no_o time_n misspend_v then_o fear_v thy_o god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n but_o ah_o how_o few_o there_o be_v of_o david_n spirit_n that_o prize_v god_n law_n and_o will_v indeed_o inherit_v eternal_a bliss_n which_o he_o do_v meditate_v both_o day_n and_o night_n and_o often_o sad_o sit_v wail_v his_o sin_n but_o we_o delight_v to_o break_v his_o holy_a law_n open_v our_o mouth_n to_o speak_v rude_o of_o god_n his_o worship_n and_o his_o lore_n let_v our_o tongue_n run_v lavish_a on_o that_o score_n we_o pray_v not_o he_o to_o close_v our_o vain_a lip_n but_o still_o give_v way_n to_o vent_v those_o frothy_a slip_n that_o daily_o arise_v from_o our_o corrupt_a heart_n all_o which_o expose_v we_o to_o the_o bite_a smart_n of_o his_o severe_a justice_n thus_o poor_a man_n ruin_v himself_o not_o do_v what_o he_o can_v some_o think_v it_o be_v a_o honour_n to_o fly_v high_a in_o vile_a attempt_n and_o loose_a debauchery_n and_o to_o be_v bold_a in_o sin_n affect_v oath_n like_a to_o vile_a atheist_n that_o be_v virtue_n foe_n which_o count_v it_o valour_n for_o to_o stab_v religion_n have_v its_o practice_n in_o such_o vile_a derision_n and_o make_v a_o paradox_n of_o the_o preacher_n wit_n a_o mere_a apocrypha_fw-la and_o jeer_v at_o it_o and_o scandalize_v the_o law_n and_o they_o that_o speak_v it_o and_o think_v it_o but_o a_o piece_n of_o wit_n to_o break_v it_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n atheism_n do_v abound_v and_o that_o religion_n sad_o fall_v to_o ground_n search_v all_o the_o ancient_a record_n page_n by_o page_n vice_n never_o engender_v so_o in_o any_o age_n the_o world_n never_o multiply_v so_o much_o in_o sect_n because_o man_n do_v it_o full_o consult_v this_o text_n profaneness_n it_o descendsby_n propagation_n in_o next_o posterity_n this_o vicious_a nation_n be_v like_a to_o be_v of_o a_o heathenish_a complexion_n if_o god_n prevent_v not_o by_o our_o due_a subjection_n to_o his_o bless_a law_n atheism_n will_v gather_v ground_n and_o man_n grow_v proud_a because_o they_o be_v atheist_n find_v bold_n son_n of_o belial_n glory_n will_v in_o it_o and_o boast_v in_o slight_v as_o a_o piece_n of_o wit_n do_v you_o blind_a follower_n of_o the_o world_n intend_v to_o laugh_v at_o heaven_n and_o therein_o your_o time_n spend_v and_o make_v divinity_n a_o cloak_n to_o cover_v your_o foul_a part_n that_o none_o may_v they_o discover_v your_o outsiide_n piety_n and_o cunning_a trade_n your_o specious_a show_n and_o guild_v pious_a fraud_n no_o no_o you_o can_v thus_o delude_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o all_o see_v god_n he_o will_v espy_v your_o want_n of_o zeal_n though_o paint_a fair_a they_o be_v there_o be_v nothing_o hide_v from_o he_o that_o all_o thing_n see_v oh_o lord_n how_o sad_o do_v we_o thus_o forget_v to_o do_v thou_o homage_n and_o to_o pay_v the_o debt_n we_o owe_v unto_o thy_o love_n that_o do_v make_v thy_o only_a son_n a_o offering_n for_o our_o sake_n but_o like_o ungrateful_a wretch_n we_o do_v still_o most_o rude_o scoff_n at_o thy_o reveal_v will_n and_o cast_v thy_o precept_n from_o we_o which_o shall_v be_v our_o guide_n unto_o the_o bless_a eternity_n good_a god_n it_o be_v thy_o bounty_n to_o bestow_v gift_n of_o reason_n on_o we_o for_o which_o we_o owe_v all_o thanks_o unto_o thou_o for_o so_o great_a a_o boon_n which_o we_o do_v misemploy_v much_o much_o too_o soon_o turn_v our_o reason_n '_o against_o thy_o law_n most_o right_a and_o act_v disorderly_a with_o all_o our_o might_n teach_v we_o to_o see_v our_o fail_n and_o endeavour_v to_o hearken_v to_o that_o voice_n that_o live_v for_o ever_o that_o the_o oratory_n of_o thy_o sacred_a word_n may_v win_v we_o to_o thy_o love_n with_o one_o accord_n renounce_v profaneness_n plant_v in_o its_o place_n desire_v virtue_n and_o each_o heavenly_a grace_n let_v not_o blind_a heathen_n which_o do_v not_o know_v thou_o out_o strip_v we_o in_o their_o moral_a honesty_n then_o we_o which_o have_v sure_a hope_n by_o faith_n and_o love_n to_o be_v receive_v into_o the_o joy_n above_o as_o thou_o do_v by_o thy_o holy_a word_n reveal_v thyself_o in_o christ_n to_o who_o alone_a appeal_n be_v to_o be_v make_v make_v we_o to_o understand_v the_o advantage_n we_o have_v from_o thy_o good_a hand_n of_o mercy_n grant_v our_o mind_n be_v full_o bend_v to_o fear_v our_o god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n with_o all_o the_o holy_a fervency_n we_o can_v this_o duty_n be_v require_v from_o every_o man._n matthew_z 8.2_o and_o behold_v there_o come_v a_o leper_n and_o worship_v he_o say_v lord_n if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o sin_n be_v a_o infectious_a leprofie_n that_o be_v spread_v itself_o all_o over_o from_o the_o foot_n to_z head_z be_v this_o the_o leper_n prayer_n only_o no_o it_o be_v all_o sinner_n too_o that_o have_v let_v go_v the_o rain_v of_o virtue_n that_o it_o shall_v restrain_v all_o vicious_a way_n unto_o a_o holy_a aim_n he_o that_o have_v see_v the_o leper_n body_n over_o will_v think_v his_o prayer_n proper_a to_o discover_v his_o loathsome_a part_n and_o yet_o will_v he_o but_o view_v his_o soul_n he_o will_v find_v it_o of_o a_o black_a hue_n a_o sad_a object_n to_o affright_v his_o sense_n with_o horror_n if_o he_o strict_o look_v from_o whence_o it_o do_v proceed_v o_o the_o misery_n of_o his_o blood_n which_o lose_v its_o verdor_n and_o become_v a_o flood_n of_o putrid_a nurtriâ—â—re_n yet_o it_o move_v guilt_n to_o cry_v with_o faith_n oh_o lord_n if_o that_o thou_o will_v and_o he_o who_o never_o fail_v goodness_n lack_v to_o show_v compassion_n and_o it_o never_o slack_v his_o power_n and_o mercy_n where_o it_o be_v concern_v to_o cure_v those_o limb_n that_o be_v full_o discern_v to_o be_v already_o so_o overwhelm_v with_o grief_n that_o be_v new_o bathe_v by_o it_o receive_v relief_n by_o the_o bounty_n of_o a_o touch_n he_o be_v make_v clean_o which_o be_v before_o both_o loathsome_a and_o obscene_a thus_o thus_o the_o
transgression_n against_o thy_o sacred_a name_n let_v i_o implore_v thy_o heavenly_a grace_n to_o help_v i_o oh_o restore_v to_o i_o a_o humble_a heart_n that_o may_v submit_v to_o what_o thy_o know_a wisdom_n shall_v think_v fit_a for_o i_o poor_a mortal_a who_o be_o weak_a and_o frail_a who_o only_a hope_n in_o christ_n be_v to_o prevail_v lord_n wash_v i_o in_o his_o blood_n then_o shall_v i_o be_v though_o black_a by_o nature_n yet_o make_v white_a by_o thou_o and_o though_o i_o be_o in_o prison_n cast_v full_a low_a raise_v i_o again_o good_a god_n and_o now_o bestow_v thy_o abundant_a grace_n let_v thy_o will_v be_v do_v i_o be_o resolve_v thy_o will_n to_o wait_v upon_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v do_v not_o delay_v that_o happy_a hour_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o day_n when_o thou_o by_o death_n with_o it_o perfect_o restore_v i_o lord_n let_v a_o prisoner_n sigh_n now_o come_v before_o thou_o psalm_n 86.17_o show_v some_o good_a token_n upon_o i_o for_o good_a that_o they_o which_o hate_v i_o may_v see_v it_o and_o be_v ashamed_a because_o thou_o lord_n have_v holpen_v i_o and_o comfort_v i_o phillippian_o chap._n 4._o v._n 12._o i_o know_v how_o to_o abound_v and_o how_o to_o suffer_v need_n etc._n etc._n divine_a saint_n there_o be_v few_o on_o earth_n but_o thou_o have_v learn_v contentment_n a_o felicity_n beyond_o all_o art_n th'apostle_n only_o can_v approve_v himself_o the_o best_a content_v man._n a_o lesson_n which_o the_o world_n have_v long_o forget_v to_o set_v in_o practice_n man_n affect_v it_o not_o this_o be_v a_o thing_n unpleasing_a to_o their_o taste_n therefore_o in_o sad_a repine_a time_n they_o be_v be_v heaven_n delightful_a path_n beset_v with_o pleasure_n for_o sense_n to_o revel_v in_o our_o chief_a treasure_n will_v there_o be_v place_v our_o sensual_a heart_n will_v be_v too_o full_a of_o joy_n in_o earth_n felicity_n be_v there_o no_o rub_n nor_o stop_v to_o make_v we_o faint_a who_o will_v not_o be_v a_o convert_n and_o a_o saint_n the_o crown_n of_o glory_n it_o will_v true_o be_v as_o the_o sweet_a garland_n of_o eternity_n but_o he_o that_o enter_v heavenly_a bliss_n must_v wear_v a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n ere_o he_o attain_v that_o sphere_n fond_a worldling_n be_v so_o vain_o stuff_v with_o pride_n that_o a_o holy_a meekness_n can_v not_o abide_v unless_o it_o carry_v please_a pomp_n aloft_o religious_a meekness_n it_o be_v seldom_o lâ—â—â—_n preach_v of_o patience_n it_o do_v clear_o show_v there_o be_v sublime_a enjoyment_n which_o we_o owe_v due_a reverence_n to_o and_o yet_o we_o will_v not_o learn_v this_o holy_a lesson_n full_o to_o discern_v our_o vain_a repine_n at_o the_o almighty_n way_n who_o can_v cast_v down_o and_o in_o a_o moment_n raise_v our_o better_a fortune_n but_o th'apostle_n here_o have_v noble_o learn_v for_o to_o sustain_v and_o bear_v his_o pinch_a want_n sans_o murmur_n or_o grudge_n at_o his_o correction_n that_o be_v a_o righteous_a judge_n he_o that_o have_v bid_v we_o seek_v the_o heavenly_a glory_n tell_v we_o that_o earthly_a thing_n be_v transitory_a and_o after_o this_o vain_a heathen_n they_o do_v walk_v and_o shall_v we_o christian_n like_v the_o heathen_n talk_v and_o have_v no_o high_a prospect_n than_o this_o world_n for_o which_o the_o angel_n from_o the_o heaven_n be_v hurl_v shall_v we_o lie_v grovel_v in_o this_o low_a sphere_n roll_v ourselves_o in_o carnal_a pleasure_n here_o make_v morality_n our_o only_a bliss_n and_o have_v no_o other_o thought_n of_o heaven_n than_o this_o be_v it_o for_o this_o that_o the_o eternal_a lord_n bow_v the_o high_a heaven_n and_o come_v with_o free_a accord_n leave_v his_o throne_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o glory_n then_o let_v we_o cease_v from_o thing_n so_o transitory_a and_o raise_v our_o soul_n unto_o sublime_a joy_n for_o terrene_a pleasure_n be_v but_o foolish_a toy_n vain_a be_v that_o man_n which_o foolish_o do_v wrap_v his_o chief_a felicity_n in_o nature_n lap_n and_o all_o the_o dull_a enjoyment_n of_o his_o sense_n with_o care_n and_o vehement_a toil_n to_o fetch_v it_o thence_o tell_v i_o then_o man_n that_o do_v in_o pleasure_n swim_v and_o have_v the_o cup_n with_o joy_n fill_v to_o the_o brim_n have_v thou_o forget_v thy_o god_n thy_o guide_n thy_o maker_n be_v not_o so_o stupid_a lest_o thou_o be_v partaker_n of_o endless_a torment_n shall_v the_o luminary_n loose_v their_o bright_a lustre_n that_o but_o seldom_o vary_v and_o put_v on_o purple_a robe_n that_o direful_a sight_n of_o bleed_a planet_n will_v thy_o soul_n affright_v or_o if_o the_o air_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o stream_n of_o blood_n by_o that_o most_o powerful_a hand_n supreme_a or_o can_v thy_o deafen_a ear_n but_o hear_v the_o blast_n of_o the_o last_o direful_a trump_n what_o speedy_a haste_n will_v thou_o then_o make_v &_o be_v most_o full_o bend_v to_o check_v thy_o fancy_n post_v to_o repent_v such_o thing_n prodigious_a great_o will_v affright_v the_o bold_a profaner_n that_o take_v delight_n in_o action_n sacrilegeous_a wicked_a way_n the_o memory_n then_o of_o former_a sinful_a day_n will_v fill_v the_o inner_a man_n with_o dismal_a fright_n and_o make_v the_o sinner_n restless_a day_n and_o night_n oh_o man_n remember_v this_o it_o be_v truth_n alas_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o the_o world_n be_v poor_a and_o pass_v away_o like_o empty_a air_n there_o be_v no_o fruition_n but_o dive_v like_a we_o make_v a_o sad_a petition_n so_o do_v the_o vain_a voluptuous_a worldling_n laugh_v at_o pure_a religion_n and_o do_v vain_o quaff_v scorn_v the_o poor_a oppress_v suffer_v man_n and_o show_v he_o all_o the_o envious_a spite_n they_o can_v as_o though_o a_o pious_a life_n can_v not_o enjoy_v some_o tide_n of_o pleasure_n but_o have_v still_o annoy_v his_o sight_n be_v bemi_v he_o can_v yet_o descry_v the_o expect_a hope_n of_o bless_a eternity_n he_o think_v himself_o secure_a and_o free_a from_o strife_n and_o know_v no_o joy_n but_o in_o this_o present_a life_n do_v we_o but_o know_v these_o rich_a reward_n will_v fall_v on_o the_o religious_a poor_a to_o crown_v they_o all_o what_o happiness_n attend_v on_o the_o motion_n of_o suffer_a saint_n in_o their_o most_o pure_a devotion_n it_o will_v make_v we_o triumph_v in_o our_o low_a estate_n and_o be_v in_o love_n with_o hardship_n at_o this_o rate_n embrace_v poverty_n with_o a_o holy_a zeal_n to_o enjoy_v that_o bliss_n which_o we_o can_v reveal_v it_o will_v comfort_v in_o our_o very_a low_a estate_n when_o suffer_v by_o the_o cruel_a hand_n of_o fate_n from_o man_n enrage_v but_o we_o be_v still_o to_o learn_v the_o apostle_n rule_v to_o wait_v till_o the_o return_n which_o crown_n with_o bliss_n the_o patient_a wait_a soul_n that_o still_o expect_v in_o faith_n without_o control_n and_o yet_o how_o hardly_o do_v we_o grief_n endure_v when_o small_a trouble_n do_v our_o soul_n inure_v with_o so_o much_o passion_n that_o we_o hardly_o can_v bear_v the_o least_o brunt_n of_o scorn_n so_o vain_a be_v man_n so_o senseless_a be_v we_o of_o god_n great_a power_n forgetful_a wretch_n that_o even_o every_o hour_n we_o censure_v and_o accuse_v thy_o providence_n like_o faithless_a person_n scarce_o enrich_v with_o sense_n lord_n open_v our_o eye_n and_o make_v we_o plain_o see_v the_o world_n vain_a show_n man_n insufficiency_n that_o empty_a air_n the_o pleasure_n here_o below_o grant_v these_o joy_n that_o from_o thy_o presence_n flow_v to_o these_o good_a lord_n let_v our_o heart_n still_o stand_v bend_v so_o shall_v we_o evermore_o have_v full_a content_n job_n 2.10_o in_o all_o this_o do_v not_o job_n sin_n with_o his_o li_n be_v job_n a_o statue_n be_v his_o noble_a heart_n impenetrable_a can_v not_o sorrow_n smart_v move_v his_o so_o fix_a soul_n nor_o yet_o hell_n hate_v his_o so_o strong_a bulwark_n conscience_n penetrate_v behold_v he_o then_o mirror_n of_o patience_n who_o all_o the_o legion_n can_v not_o fright_v he_o thence_o nay_o he_o can_v breathe_v divinity_n in_o groan_n make_v sigh_n his_o music_n and_o in_o sacred_a tone_n turn_v sorrow_n into_o sermon_n and_o his_o pain_n to_o pious_a lecture_n improve_n for_o gain_n even_o sad_a suffering_n and_o do_v never_o vent_v the_o least_o invective_n from_o foul_a discontent_n how_o wondrous_a be_v that_o soul_n that_o be_v so_o fix_v valiant_a in_o conflict_n and_o indeed_o not_o mix_v with_o base_a repine_n but_o can_v bear_v his_o cross_n and_o triumph_v in_o it_o without_o sense_n of_o loss_n by_o suffer_v much_o humility_n have_v teach_v job_n patience_n which_o with_o great_a care_n he_o seek_v so_o noble_o that_o it_o do_v adorn_v his_o part_n and_o make_v they_o lovely_a even_o beyond_o all_o art_n like_o the_o philosopher_n stone_n that_o with_o each_o touch_n turn_v all_o to_o gold_n and_o
place_v their_o trophy_n in_o their_o amorous_a walk_n where_o there_o ghost_n revel_n and_o their_o fancy_n talk_v of_o pleasure_n but_o can_v we_o o_o lord_n forget_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o not_o once_o look_v after_o it_o he_o that_o profane_o wander_v be_v a_o stranger_n to_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o sure_o be_v still_o in_o danger_n to_o loose_v that_o will_v enrich_v he_o beyond_o measure_n with_o splendid_a glory_n and_o with_o heavenly_a treasure_n how_o wretched_a then_o be_v they_o that_o so_o mistake_v and_o for_o themselves_o no_o allegation_n make_v but_o thrive_v in_o sin_n and_o still_o the_o world_n do_v court_n and_o with_o its_o fade_a glory_n make_v a_o sport_n exchange_v a_o rich_a diadem_n of_o bliss_n for_o feign_a pleasure_n that_o be_v sure_a amiss_o be_v the_o whole_a world_n a_o scene_n of_o choice_a pleasure_n zeraglio_n of_o delight_n be_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o the_o arabian_a region_n make_v a_o field_n for_o man_n to_o revel_v in_o these_o joy_n will_v yield_v but_o low_a fruition_n true_o without_o thou_o our_o god_n which_o only_o make_v frail_a man_n to_o see_v how_o he_o be_v keep_v in_o pleasure_n temporary_a from_o a_o eternal_a weight_n of_o heavenly_a glory_n and_o yet_o how_o many_o be_v there_o which_o will_v pawn_v their_o conscience_n and_o eager_o do_v fawn_v upon_o these_o vain_a allurement_n here_o below_o slight_v heaven_n mercy_n whilst_o they_o do_v bestow_v their_o time_n in_o some_o vain_a study_n to_o invent_v new_a mode_n of_o wickedness_n and_o with_o intent_n to_o increase_v their_o credit_n in_o the_o world_n account_n and_o do_v not_o care_v how_o far_o they_o swell_v and_o mount_v their_o store_n in_o sin_n for_o their_o content_n to_o be_v laborious_a in_o a_o sweet_a impiety_n be_v there_o no_o noble_a way_n to_o eternize_v our_o memory_n than_o thus_o to_o loose_v the_o prize_n i_o mean_v of_o soul_n its_o savage_a cruelty_n they_o to_o destroy_v to_o all_o eternity_n for_o to_o espouse_v our_o name_n to_o foul_a shame_n and_o ever_o vain_o glory_n in_o the_o same_o make_v a_o mock_n of_o sin_n and_o loose_v all_o sense_n of_o lose_v our_o religion_n reverence_v unto_o our_o maker_n which_o make_v no_o man_n worse_o by_o serve_v he_o aright_o with_o true_a remorse_n but_o make_v man_n sweet_a in_o a_o heavenly_a frame_n of_o rich_a contentment_n and_o do_v breed_v no_o shame_n but_o gain_v enlargement_n of_o his_o bounteous_a love_n for_o which_o we_o owe_v our_o praise_n to_o god_n above_o that_o be_v the_o only_a giver_n of_o our_o bliss_n and_o aught_o to_o have_v our_o humble_a thankfulness_n lord_n raise_v in_o we_o those_o aim_n that_o true_o tend_v to_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o let_v our_o care_n most_o bend_v our_o thought_n that_o way_n than_o we_o need_v not_o to_o fear_v misfortune_n cross_v nor_o harm_n even_o when_o they_o be_v near_a this_o be_v a_o policy_n that_o will_v non_fw-la plus_fw-la the_o pore_a worldling_n hold_v be_v baffle_v thus_o and_o after_o generation_n they_o must_v yield_v that_o pious_a policy_n shall_v win_v the_o field_n how_o senseless_a of_o our_o chief_a good_a be_v we_o that_o do_v prefer_v the_o world_n felicity_n before_o thy_o glory_n and_o can_v spend_v in_o sin_n our_o precious_a hour_n which_o shall_v indeed_o have_v be_v devote_v in_o sincere_a return_n to_o thou_o behold_v in_o mercy_n lord_n how_o frail_a we_o be_v that_o we_o account_v a_o little_a moment_n spend_v in_o serve_v thou_o a_o tiresome_a punishment_n so_o sottish_a be_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o pleasure_n that_o for_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n we_o find_v no_o leisure_n we_o mortgage_n our_o dear_a soul_n for_o vain_a toy_n and_o fond_o undervalue_v rich_a joy_n fade_v contentment_n which_o we_o fancy_v here_o we_o purchase_v at_o a_o rate_n extreme_o dear_a lord_n raise_v our_o heaven_n bear_v soul_n that_o we_o may_v see_v our_o vain_a delight_n in_o sin_n and_o turn_v to_o thou_o by_o true_a repentance_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o leave_v these_o low_a enjoyment_n that_o in_o truth_n bereave_v we_o of_o our_o pure_a joy_n o_o give_v content_a in_o stoop_v to_o thy_o holy_a regiment_n let_v our_o dear_a soul_n for_o ever_o more_o despise_v the_o flattery_n of_o the_o world_n with_o its_o disguise_n and_o as_o our_o soul_n be_v make_v by_o and_o for_o thou_o so_o keep_v they_o lord_n to_o all_o eternity_n enable_n we_o to_o breath_n forth_o thy_o high_a praise_n and_o give_v we_o of_o thy_o blessing_n all_o our_o day_n what_o ever_o we_o do_v receive_v it_o be_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a felicity_n who_o only_a can_v our_o precious_a soul_n advance_v to_o heavenly_a dwelling_n saint_n inheritance_n to_o which_o we_o seek_v a_o promise_a access_n lord_n grant_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o thy_o righteousness_n john_n 13.23_o and_o there_o be_v lean_v on_o jesus_n bosom_n one_o of_o his_o disciple_n who_o he_o love_v etc._n etc._n here_o christ_n transcendent_a love_n to_o john_n be_v see_v be_v admit_v on_o his_o breast_n to_o lean_v and_o as_o a_o bosom_n friend_n who_o jesus_n love_v he_o take_v the_o boldness_n and_o be_v not_o reprove_v how_o free_o do_v he_o make_v his_o saviour_n breast_n his_o pillow_n and_o the_o place_n of_o sweet_a rest_n oh_o bless_a kindness_n will_v not_o monarch_n great_a ambitious_a be_v of_o this_o and_o leave_v their_o seat_n and_o royal_a canopy_n for_o to_o repose_v in_o such_o a_o bosom_n as_o all_o wisdom_n know_v the_o most_o ambitious_a soul_n can_v climb_v no_o high_o to_o better_a rest_n poor_a mortal_n can_v aspire_v then_o in_o that_o bosom_n saint_n secure_a nest_n which_o be_v the_o eternal_a mansion_n of_o the_o bless_a what_o carp_a worldling_n can_v find_v out_o a_o treasure_n to_o satiate_v himself_o with_o full_a pleasure_n the_o amorous_a wanton_a will_v with_o speed_n forsake_v admire_v beauty_n if_o he_o may_v partake_v of_o such_o a_o bed_n of_o spice_n heed_n insist_v on_o courtship_n to_o so_o fair_a a_o amourist_n be_v not_o this_o happiness_n above_o the_o rest_n to_o have_v procedency_n in_o jesus_n breast_n a_o dignity_n may_v give_v he_o much_o delight_n to_o be_v account_v the_o chief_a favourite_n how_o pleas_o do_v john_n here_o lay_v his_o ear_n so_o close_a christ_n heart_n it_o do_v he_o great_o cheer_n and_o raise_v such_o rapture_n in_o his_o long_a breast_n as_o well_o may_v rock_v he_o into_o sweet_a rest_n and_o make_v his_o dream_n occasion_n for_o to_o raise_v his_o heart_n to_o joy_n and_o gladness_n thanks_o and_o praise_n stop_v here_o my_o soul_n behold_v admire_v and_o see_v the_o emblem_n of_o most_o true_a felicity_n a_o perfect_a show_n of_o meekness_n and_o of_o love_n mercy_n great_a type_n descend_v from_o above_o see_v christ_n upon_o his_o cross_n his_o arm_n extend_v to_o embrace_v lose_v man_n be_v his_o heart_n blood_n expend_v to_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o shame_n lord_n let_v i_o ever_o glorify_v his_o name_n repose_v myself_o on_o his_o breast_n the_o seat_n of_o love_n and_o thereby_o have_v true_a comfort_n from_o above_o do_v mary_n who_o compassion_n quick_o turn_v into_o a_o flood_n of_o tear_n her_o grief_n so_o mourn_v have_v she_o be_v grace_v with_o so_o great_a a_o favour_n as_o to_o lean_v on_o the_o bosom_n of_o our_o saviour_n her_o eye_n as_o live_a spring_n that_o sweet_o meet_v her_o hair_n to_o wipe_v her_o bless_a saviour_n foot_n such_o grace_n and_o privilege_n will_v even_o let_v out_o her_o noble_a blood_n in_o passion_n it_o will_v spout_v out_o into_o grateful_a stream_n for_o such_o a_o price_n and_o bless_a acquaintance_n it_o will_v require_v her_o eye_n that_o send_v forth_o stream_n yet_o it_o will_v make_v clean_a her_o putrid_a soul_n have_v she_o but_o leave_v to_o lean_a it_o will_v transport_v she_o in_o rapture_n of_o true_a mirth_n for_o such_o a_o blessing_n to_o enjoy_v on_o earth_n which_o john_n enjoy_v as_o a_o favour_n to_o he_o give_v a_o bless_a emblem_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n do_v peter_n give_v a_o beck_n and_o do_v john_n ask_v who_o shall_v commit_v that_o bold_a and_o bloody_a task_n do_v christ_n make_v answer_n do_v his_o god_n reply_n o_o bless_a condescension_n that_o the_o high_a and_o the_o almighty_a king_n shall_v so_o submit_v to_o mortal_n as_o to_o deign_v with_o he_o to_o sit_v and_o commune_v with_o they_o o_o let_v mankind_n learn_v all_o humble_a meekness_n and_o in_o truth_n discern_v this_o holy_a love_n of_o christ_n to_o man_n on_o earth_n and_o see_v how_o love_o he_o invite_v new_a birth_n to_o be_v bear_v a_o new_a by_o faith_n and_o repentance_n such_o holy_a practice_n will_v his_o soul_n advance_v into_o the_o bosom_n of_o god_n do_v not_o delay_v thy_o turn_n from_o the_o vain_a and_o idle_a way_n of_o
do_v the_o same_o enrich_v his_o very_a grave_n become_v a_o cabinet_n of_o precious_a dust_n the_o which_o be_v all_o beset_v with_o saphire_n like_o a_o rock_n that_o stout_o brave_v the_o rage_a sea_n and_o its_o tempestuous_a wave_n or_o like_o the_o morning_n sun_n that_o shine_v most_o bright_a after_o it_o have_v long_o be_v cloud_v from_o our_o sight_n and_o more_o transparent_a shine_v to_o the_o eye_n of_o sense_n attract_v many_o muddy_a vapour_n hence_o for_o like_o the_o conquer_a palm_n that_o still_o do_v flourish_v under_o its_o pressure_n which_o do_v never_o nourish_v his_o spread_a limb_n into_o a_o full_a extent_n maugre_o the_o clog_n and_o weight_n of_o punishment_n job_n these_o be_v but_o poor_a emblem_n of_o thy_o glory_n like_a as_o the_o low_a sphere_n be_v transitory_a hurry_a with_o storm_n but_o still_o thy_o high-born_a soul_n like_o the_o true_a loadstone_n point_v the_o heavenly_a pole_n and_o turn_v no_o other_o way_n although_o surround_v with_o grief_n abound_v thou_o be_v not_o confound_v tell_v i_o of_o stone_n who_o power_n can_v expel_v or_o herb_n who_o virtue_n can_v indeed_o repel_v the_o dangerous_a thunder_n these_o be_v of_o small_a power_n compare_v with_o that_o most_o glorious_a sparkle_a tower_n his_o soul_n that_o these_o flame_n only_o purify_v and_o bright_o make_v so_o that_o we_o may_v descry_v our_o conquer_a glory_n over_o the_o world_n great_a same_o in_o which_o he_o be_v a_o mirror_n still_o the_o same_o and_o shall_v our_o light_a affliction_n temporary_a discourage_v we_o from_o climb_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o drive_v we_o from_o thy_o service_n by_o such_o toy_n as_o satan_n cast_v to_o hinder_v pure_a joy_n no_o thou_o do_v screen_n thy_o love_n in_o discontent_n and_o show_v thy_o goodness_n in_o our_o punishment_n and_o whilst_o we_o do_v most_o foolish_o repine_v and_o grumble_v at_o this_o providence_n of_o thy_o be_v then_o much_o trouble_v at_o the_o small_a cross_n of_o wealth_n and_o honour_n which_o do_v we_o so_o toss_v with_o vain_a affection_n show_v we_o can_v take_v danger_n of_o suffering_n for_o thy_o bless_a sake_n but_o be_v without_o true_a sense_n of_o thy_o dear_a love_n and_o the_o celestial_a glory_n that_o be_v above_o treasure_v for_o we_o our_o duty_n be_v to_o submit_v to_o thy_o bless_a will_n and_o all_o thou_o think_v fit_a triumph_v in_o our_o suffering_n not_o repine_v lord_n bow_v our_o will_n unto_o that_o will_n of_o thy_o eternal_a wisdom_n let_v it_o now_o be_v do_v to_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o thy_o only_a son_n romans_z 6.12_o and_o part_n of_o 21._o let_v not_o sin_n therefore_o reign_v in_o you_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o for_o the_o end_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v death_n the_o bless_a and_o learned_a apostle_n here_o do_v preach_v atonement_n make_v by_o christ_n do_v likewise_o teach_v the_o effect_n and_o power_v of_o baptism_n here_o on_o earth_n say_v we'er_o all_o baptise_a into_o his_o death_n and_o shall_v be_v sure_o raise_v from_o the_o grave_a by_o the_o only_a power_n of_o he_o that_o do_v we_o save_v from_o death_n eternal_a and_o may_v free_o walk_v in_o a_o renew_a life_n and_o thereof_o talk_v to_o the_o comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o crucify_v our_o foul_a affection_n wherein_o we_o descry_v sin_n large_a dominion_n in_o we_o it_o be_v recoil_v which_o only_a christ_n in_o love_n do_v reconcile_v make_v we_o alive_a to_o god_n by_o his_o intercession_n therefore_o let_v sin_n not_o reign_v to_o the_o transgression_n of_o god_n most_o holy_a will_n nor_o yet_o obey_v the_o rage_a lust_n thereof_o which_o do_v bear_v sway_n within_o our_o mortal_a body_n while_o have_v breath_n remember_v that_o the_o end_n thereof_o be_v death_n who_o will_v fancy_v such_o felicity_n on_o earth_n which_o quite_o expire_v with_o this_o present_a breath_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o lust_n will_v sure_o be_v fill_v with_o horror_n and_o calamity_n have_v we_o no_o hope_n and_o be_v our_o sense_n go_v have_v we_o no_o thought_n of_o a_o resurrection_n to_o raise_v again_o decay_a nature_n frame_v to_o a_o more_o noble_a shape_n than_o be_v the_o same_o then_o may_v we_o well_o thus_o drown_v ourselves_o in_o pleasure_n and_o think_v on_o heaven_n at_o our_o remote_a leisure_n like_a epicure_n study_v and_o still_o invent_v new_a fashion_a luxury_n with_o a_o intent_n for_o to_o be_v think_v ingenious_a rich_a in_o wit_n and_o take_v felicity_n to_o revel_v in_o it_o think_v that_o all_o confusion_n will_v do_v well_o and_o make_v no_o reckon_n either_o of_o heaven_n or_o hell_n but_o mingle_v all_o into_o a_o wild_a confusion_n by_o make_v such_o athistical_a conclusion_n yea_o deem_v it_o no_o scandal_n for_o to_o be_v thus_o hurl_v to_o blasphemy_n as_o for_o to_o think_v the_o world_n be_v without_o god_n no_o stop_v thy_o profane_a breath_n sin_n certain_a wage_n be_v eternal_a death_n it_o be_v not_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n that_o take_v thou_o hence_o but_o the_o horror_n of_o a_o guilty_a conscience_n that_o do_v affright_v thou_o when_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n seize_v our_o vital_a part_n and_o stop_v our_o breath_n the_o memory_n of_o our_o sin_n do_v smart_o sting_v awaken_v conscience_n when_o we'er_o hover_v over_o our_o grave_n where_o we_o must_v soon_o be_v lay_v then_o hell_n and_o judgement_n make_v we_o most_o afraid_a who_o suffer_v sin_n to_o vaunt_v thus_o in_o our_o blood_n follow_v our_o lust_n and_o shun_v what_o be_v good_a tell_v i_o o_o thou_o who_o make_v earth_n thy_o treasure_n and_o wrap_v thyself_o up_o in_o the_o soft_a pleasure_n it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a span_n before_o thy_o eye_n with_o age_n grow_v weak_a and_o weary_a yea_o despise_v such_o object_n when_o each_o tire_a limb_n do_v crack_v with_o anguish_n of_o those_o pain_n thy_o crime_n do_v make_v which_o be_v th'officious_a instrument_n to_o act_v sin_n fatal_a scene_n and_o follow_v the_o tract_n of_o lust_n and_o luxury_n rev'le_v with_o heat_n that_o set_v thy_o darling_n body_n in_o a_o sweat_n afflict_v thou_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o these_o fire_n which_o thou_o have_v kindle_v with_o thy_o foul_a desire_n strict_o examine_v now_o thyself_o vain_a man_n whether_o these_o flatter_a false_a enjoyment_n can_v restore_v thy_o soul_n which_o they_o have_v steal_v from_o heaven_n recover_v it_o again_o and_o so_o make_v even_o that_o long_o and_o vast_a account_n which_o heretofore_o thou_o have_v lay_v by_o and_o set_v it_o on_o the_o score_n of_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n stop_v i_o say_v bewail_v the_o memory_n of_o thy_o crime_n and_o so_o prevail_v to_o get_v that_o pardon_v mercy_n that_o do_v heal_v all_o break_a heart_n that_o unto_o christ_n appeal_v breathe_v such_o air_n who_o music_n soon_o will_v charm_v like_o david_n harp_n it_o will_v drive_v away_o all_o harm_n still_o conscience_n cry_v make_v music_n to_o delight_v the_o almighty_n ear_n and_o bring_v thou_o to_o his_o sight_n where_o be_v those_o fond_a diversion_n that_o do_v take_v up_o thy_o vain_a thought_n and_o do_v as_o shadow_n make_v a_o transcient_a splendour_n which_o prove_v little_o gain_v it_o can_v not_o bribe_v thy_o pardon_n nor_o obtain_v the_o least_o reprieve_n to_o keep_v thou_o from_o the_o grave_a or_o be_v a_o mean_n at_o all_o thy_o soul_n to_o save_v see_v you_o blind_a lover_n of_o this_o mass_n of_o clay_n how_o quick_o your_o enjoymont_n fade_v away_o be_v build_v on_o such_o foundation_n which_o do_v slide_v and_o turn_v to_o rubbish_n it_o will_v not_o abide_v your_o vain_a felicity_n they_o have_v no_o power_n for_o to_o secure_v you_o in_o the_o late_a hour_n yea_o that_o impartial_a conqueror_n pale_a death_n will_v seize_v your_o vital_n and_o stop_v your_o breath_n such_o as_o delight_v in_o pleasure_n live_v in_o flame_n and_o death_n will_v bring_v they_o torment_n hell_n and_o shame_n all_o that_o now_o spurn_v at_o virtue_n and_o it_o scoff_v follow_v vain_a pleasure_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o bewitch_v world_n thou_o thou_o betray_v our_o sense_n and_o smooth_o wheel_v we_o to_o impenitence_n make_v transitory_a pleasure_n our_o delight_n and_o through_o dark_a mist_n lead_v to_o eternal_a night_n yet_o we_o embrace_v and_o hug_v the_o way_n of_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o please_a madness_n live_v therein_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o the_o proffer_n of_o thy_o love_n the_o which_o will_v raise_v we_o to_o the_o joy_n above_o wild_o we_o follow_v the_o dictate_v of_o sense_n and_o all_o those_o vile_a affection_n flow_v thence_o pity_v o_o lord_n our_o captive_v nature_n frail_a and_o give_v we_o such_o desire_n as_o may_v prevail_v over_o our_o lust_n that_o our_o whole_a soul_n may_v be_v breathe_n in_o perfect_a long_n after_o thou_o with_o holy_a fervency_n whilst_o
to_o find_v something_o above_o the_o world_n therefore_o how_o vain_a be_v worldling_n which_o so_o foolish_o take_v pain_n make_v their_o chief_a inquiry_n but_o for_o dross_n vexatious_a vanity_n subject_a to_o loss_n without_o a_o holy_a care_n this_o lawyer_n wise_a make_v right_a enquiry_n and_o demand_v advice_n of_o the_o best_a council_n whom_o he_o do_v resort_v even_o he_o that_o best_a can_v answer_v and_o report_n some_o some_z there_o be_v that_o only_o do_v inquire_v after_o good_a title_n make_v it_o their_o desire_n it_o be_v there_o divinity_n lead_v they_o that_o way_n so_o they_o grow_v rich_a they_o care_v not_o who_o decay_n if_o they_o cant_v rant_n and_o swagger_v cheat_n and_o prate_v they_o will_v sell_v eternity_n at_o any_o rate_n so_o sad_o do_v our_o vice_n drown_v religion_n that_o to_o inquire_v of_o heaven_n be_v hold_v derision_n there_o be_v no_o such_o airy_a question_n in_o their_o book_n it_o be_v trivial_a of_o no_o worth_n it_o will_v spoil_v their_o look_n and_o mar_v their_o plead_n yea_o their_o gain_n that_o be_v chief_a have_v no_o such_o memorandum_n in_o their_o brief_n stop_v then_o vain_a man_n consider_v with_o thyself_o why_o do_v thou_o covet_v to_o grasp_v so_o much_o pelf_n it_o be_v not_o the_o flatter_a title_n of_o a_o name_n guild_v with_o massey_a gold_n can_v keep_v thy_o shame_n from_o the_o almighty_n eye_n so_o full_a of_o light_n that_o do_v observe_v thy_o plead_n wrong_n or_o right_n plead_v like_o the_o lawyer_n here_o for_o a_o possession_n it_o be_v suitable_a to_o every_o man_n profession_n to_o plead_v for_o heaven_n the_o client_n must_v not_o leave_v that_o suit_n unfollowed_a lest_o he_o do_v deceive_v his_o heaven_n bear_v soul_n for_o they_o must_v both_o appear_v before_o one_o bar_n in_o tremble_v and_o in_o fear_n there_o be_v no_o delay_n when_o call_v no_o writ_n can_v move_v our_o day_n of_o hearing_n be_v fix_v in_o heaven_n above_o lord_n let_v we_o with_o delight_n approach_n to_o thou_o which_o be_v chief_a counsel_n in_o extremity_n and_o not_o reflect_v on_o part_n demur_n of_o wit_n but_o eye_n that_o throne_n whereon_o indeed_o do_v sit_v the_o judge_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n from_o who_o clear_a sight_n no_o flesh_n can_v hide_v itself_o let_v our_o delight_n be_v to_o inquire_v thy_o way_n which_o chief_o tend_v to_o that_o true_a glory_n never_o shall_v have_v a_o end_n the_o lawyer_n most_o importunate_a request_n let_v it_o with_o zeal_n even_o always_o warm_v our_o breast_n and_o stir_v up_o in_o our_o heart_n a_o holy_a strife_n to_o get_v assurance_n of_o eternal_a life_n john_n 11.36_o jesus_n weep_v stop_v o_o my_o soul_n and_o here_o behold_v and_o see_v thy_o saviour_n sweet_a in_o his_o humanity_n his_o passion_n do_v prevail_v he_o can_v not_o keep_v his_o eye_n of_o mercy_n dry_a but_o soar_v do_v weep_v for_o lazarus_n and_o in_o he_o for_o we_o all_o that_o wrap_v be_v and_o involve_v in_o sin_n and_o thrall_n oh_o who_o can_v hear_v this_o and_o yet_o have_v the_o power_n to_o hold_v his_o eye_n from_o stream_v out_o a_o shower_n of_o tear_n what_o freeze_a heart_n can_v choose_v but_o melt_v into_o a_o flood_n of_o tear_n if_o they_o ever_o feel_v a_o touch_n of_o conscience_n for_o those_o sin_n of_o they_o and_o yet_o will_v not_o accompany_v his_o tear_n behold_v we_o see_v the_o marble_n heart_a jew_n censure_v his_o grief_n with_o malice_n to_o pursue_v their_o envious_a taunt_n corruption_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o jeer_v say_v can_v he_o that_o cure_v the_o blind_a keep_v lazarus_n alive_a do_v not_o deride_v it_o be_v that_o god_n and_o christ_n be_v glorify_v and_o clear_o do_v determine_v that_o vain_a strife_n i_o be_o the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n no_o wonder_n if_o they_o do_v refuse_v to_o be_v mourner_n which_o act_v such_o a_o villainy_n and_o have_v such_o small_a compassion_n on_o his_o grief_n that_o be_v become_v his_o murderer_n in_o chief_a and_o open_v that_o fountain_n stream_n of_o his_o dear_a blood_n which_o gush_v out_o like_o water_n from_o a_o flood_n which_o still_o lie_v open_a where_o we_o may_v have_v access_n to_o he_o by_o faith_n and_o truth_n and_o holiness_n and_o yet_o how_o many_o be_v there_o that_o do_v bear_v thy_o title_n and_o bold_o pretend_v to_o wear_v the_o livery_n of_o thy_o name_n but_o do_v refuse_v the_o character_n of_o thy_o cross_n and_o still_o be_v jew_n how_o cold_o sure_a be_v they_o stand_v thus_o affect_v that_o be_v not_o touch_v with_o grief_n nor_o yet_o deject_v for_o his_o harsh_a suffering_n at_o his_o late_a breath_n which_o seem_v to_o be_v forgetful_a of_o his_o death_n how_o rich_o be_v good_a mary_n tear_n requite_v which_o wash_v her_o saviour_n foot_n which_o she_o delight_v her_o eye_n be_v move_v bath_n still_o run_v over_o to_o see_v his_o brim_n full_a drop_n that_o do_v discover_v his_o love_n divine_a which_o nothing_o can_v remove_v to_o show_v his_o power_n his_o mercy_n and_o his_o love_n who_o martha_n do_v dissuade_v for_o want_v of_o faith_n lazarus_n come_v forth_o our_o bless_a saviour_n faith_n have_v lazarus_n but_o know_v what_o a_o rich_a prize_n he_o be_v esteem_v in_o the_o almighty_n eye_n he_o will_v have_v die_v and_o not_o repent_v to_o be_v thus_o bury_v and_o so_o much_o lament_v have_v such_o a_o mourner_n wait_v upon_o his_o pall_n which_o be_v the_o almighty_a saviour_n of_o we_o all_o divine_a saviour_n thou_o do_v weep_v for_o those_o that_o can_v not_o weep_v nor_o yet_o full_o disclose_v their_o vile_a affection_n it_o be_v sin_n that_o keep_v they_o prisoner_n to_o their_o lust_n their_o sense_n sleep_v thou_o pour_v out_o thy_o tear_n thy_o life_n and_o blood_n and_o shall_v we_o not_o pour_v we_o even_o in_o a_o flood_n that_o full_o shall_v speak_v out_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n and_o not_o defer_v it_o till_o the_o morrow_n but_o we_o be_v so_o plunge_v in_o sin_n and_o many_o fear_n that_o we_o can_v accompany_v thy_o tear_n it_o be_v to_o sad_a a_o walk_n for_o flesh_n and_o blood_n unless_o thy_o spirit_n lead_v we_o to_o what_o be_v good_a show_v we_o thy_o pure_a way_n lest_o we_o intrude_v and_o give_v we_o heart_n of_o pious_a gratitude_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v thy_o name_n with_o praise_n for_o our_o redemption_n and_o that_o all_o our_o day_n may_v be_v a_o thanks_o give_v not_o to_o say_v we_o sleep_v remember_v always_o that_o our_o jesus_n weep_v matth._n 6.33_o but_o seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v add_v unto_o you_o etc._n etc._n our_o bless_a redeemer_n do_v continue_v here_o his_o precept_n teach_v gospel_n course_n to_o steer_v contain_v in_o his_o sermon_n on_o the_o mount_n a_o heavenly_a subject_n worthy_a our_o account_n but_o we_o poor_a wealking_n an_o how_o frail_a be_v we_o that_o be_v last_o in_o thought_n which_o ought_v the_o first_o to_o be_v our_o dull_a part_n be_v now_o so_o dead_a and_o numb_a all_o clog_v with_o earthly_a care_n our_o tongue_n be_v dumb_a to_o make_v enquiry_n after_o thy_o pure_a way_n which_o shall_v express_v our_o duty_n and_o thy_o praise_n such_o loiterer_n be_v we_o heaven_n ward_n that_o we_o make_v small_a speed_n and_o have_v more_o mind_n and_o care_v to_o take_v our_o carnal_a consideration_n with_o we_o so_o that_o we_o can_v effectual_o let_v go_v our_o thought_n from_o sin_n but_o cause_n our_o maker_n stay_v our_o leisure_n oh_o the_o wretched_a sad_a delay_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n that_o study_v to_o provide_v superfluous_a thing_n for_o to_o abett_v our_o pride_n mean_o while_o our_o better_a part_n lie_v to_o the_o view_n of_o heaven_n great_a eye_n with_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v such_o stranger_n be_v we_o to_o our_o soul_n concern_v that_o we_o indeed_o do_v it_o in_o the_o least_o discern_v thy_o love_n and_o favour_n to_o we_o whence_o we_o miss_v these_o joy_n above_o even_o heaven_n eternal_a bliss_n we_o gaze_v no_o high_o than_o the_o low_a sphere_n roll_v in_o mere_a morality_n whilst_o there_o as_o though_o we_o have_v nothing_o beyond_o our_o breath_n to_o look_v for_o when_o we_o be_v snatch_v away_o by_o death_n what_o thought_n ambitious_a do_v we_o ever_o carry_v for_o terrene_a joy_n how_o little_a for_o god_n glory_n vain_a jollity_n and_o worldly_a pleasure_n swallow_v the_o thought_n of_o heaven_n not_o suffer_v we_o to_o follow_v god_n heavenly_a precept_n we_o do_v sad_o lie_v dead_a in_o our_o thought_n of_o immortality_n vain_a man_n what_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o do_v sacrifice_v thy_o idle_a thought_n unto_o or_o wherein_o lie_v thy_o chief_a felicity_n the_o pagan_n can_v fancy_n a_o bliss_n among_o the_o shade_n vain_a man_n and_o
sin_n which_o cause_v endless_a shame_n and_o death_n consider_v it_o you_o mortal_n of_o the_o earth_n who_o now_o carouse_v in_o sin_n and_o sport_n away_o thy_o bless_a time_n of_o love_n by_o your_o delay_n be_v not_o bewitch_v with_o sin_n return_v and_o bless_a behold_v our_o christ_n admit_v you_o to_o his_o feast_n oh_o let_v the_o endearment_n of_o a_o common_a sense_n of_o love_n and_o lively_a faith_n arise_v from_o thence_o and_o let_v sweet_a rapture_n of_o a_o holy_a zeal_n raise_v in_o my_o soul_n such_o joy_n as_o may_v reveal_v my_o constant_a faith_n and_o love_n to_o he_o alone_o that_o be_v for_o ever_o seat_v in_o the_o throne_n of_o heavenly_a glory_n lord_n do_v thou_o permit_v i_o in_o his_o arm_n of_o love_n and_o cause_v i_o sit_v among_o the_o saint_n above_o which_o take_v delight_n to_o sing_v sweet_a hallelujah_n day_n and_o night_n to_o that_o bless_a choir_n good_a lord_n in_o time_n unite_v i_o and_o let_v thy_o praise_n ever_o more_o delight_v i_o then_o shall_v my_o long_a soul_n have_v quiet_a rest_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o that_o glory_n ever_o blessed_v luke_n 19.9_o this_o day_n be_v salvation_n come_v to_o thy_o house_n behold_v our_o jesus_n trav'le_v for_o to_o gain_v lose_a man_n and_o see_v with_o what_o a_o love_a pain_n he_o pass_v jericho_n after_o he_o will_v wrought_v such_o mighty_a work_n and_o cure_v they_o all_o that_o seek_v to_o he_o in_o faith_n of_o which_o zacheus_n hear_v hasten_v he_o climb_v to_o see_v his_o christ_n not_o fear_v the_o publican_n can_v hinder_v his_o good_a nature_n his_o zeal_n be_v warm_a although_o but_o low_a in_o stature_n he_o take_v the_o sicamore_n as_o here_o we_o find_v to_o raise_v his_o body_n equal_a with_o his_o mind_n well_o warm_v with_o faith_n and_o a_o desire_n to_o see_v his_o lord_n and_o christ_n from_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n where_o be_v see_v and_o call_v he_o make_v no_o stay_n but_o with_o all_o joy_n of_o heart_n he_o do_v obey_v his_o infant_n faith_n do_v soon_o break_v forth_o in_o action_n and_o cheerful_o he_o vow_v satisfaction_n and_o restitution_n no_o man_n do_v ever_o more_o large_o express_v his_o love_n unto_o the_o poor_a by_o all_o he_o do_v it_o true_o demonstrate_v that_o christ_n assure_v to_o be_v with_o in_o his_o gate_n it_o be_v time_n for_o he_o to_o haste_n and_o not_o desist_v to_o entertain_v so_o merciful_a a_o guest_n that_o do_v so_o passionate_o express_v his_o love_n call_v zacheus_n from_o the_o tree_n above_o he_o leave_v the_o branch_n that_o do_v he_o advance_v prostrate_v himself_o with_o humble_a reverence_n have_v his_o low_a limb_n be_v of_o a_o high_a extent_n he_o may_v have_v want_v that_o true_a zeal_n he_o mean_v but_o be_v low_a in_o stature_n high_a in_o grace_n he_o be_v call_v to_o see_v his_o christ_n even_o face_n to_o face_n oh_o humble_a kindness_n of_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n as_o it_o be_v record_v in_o the_o sacred_a story_n see_v how_o cold_o the_o world_n do_v entertain_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n which_o find_v too_o much_o disdain_n it_o be_v he_o invite_v who_o well_o can_v pay_v the_o cost_n that_o come_v to_o seek_v and_o save_v such_o as_o be_v lose_v the_o jew_n do_v vain_o look_v for_o his_o redeemer_n to_o come_v in_o pomp_n which_o show_v he_o be_v a_o esteemer_n of_o worldly_a majesty_n but_o he_o be_v become_v a_o wander_a vagrant_a till_o the_o day_n of_o doom_n stop_v stop_v you_o glorious_a mortal_n which_o do_v ride_v in_o golden_a chariot_n stuff_v with_o carnal_a pride_n see_v your_o redeemer_n a_o bless_a precedent_n to_o true_a humility_n with_o care_n repent_v place_v not_o felicity_n on_o throne_n of_o gold_n but_o on_o the_o sceptre_n of_o god_n word_n take_v hold_v and_o if_o you_o will_v climb_v climb_v like_o zacheus_n here_o not_o after_o pomp_n but_o with_o a_o awful_a fear_n cast_v down_o yourselves_o even_o from_o the_o lofty_a tree_n of_o carnal_a lust_n hear_v christ_n say_v come_v to_o i_o all_o that_o decline_v a_o carnal_a conversation_n to_o they_o he_o offer_v life_n joy_n and_o salvation_n who_o will_v not_o welcome_v such_o a_o noble_a guest_n and_o treat_v his_o saviour_n at_o a_o bounteous_a feast_n and_o sacrifice_n even_o all_o with_o joy_n and_o love_n sith_o every_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o and_o give_v by_o he_o that_o can_v repay_v we_o double_a confer_v perfect_a happiness_n for_o trouble_n but_o there_o be_v some_o that_o think_v it_o to_o much_o charge_n if_o vestry_n ornament_n be_v something_o large_a to_o express_v the_o honour_n dignity_n and_o worth_a of_o sacred_a thing_n and_o decent_o let_v forth_o as_o late_o religious_a art_n perform_v in_o order_n they_o say_v that_o on_o rome_n church_n we_o near_o boarder_n if_o they_o see_v gap_n or_o surplice_n hood_n or_o scarce_o like_o silly_a mome_n they_o flout_v and_o jeer_v and_o laugh_v but_o such_o must_v know_v uniess_v they_o will_v be_v fool_n these_o be_v distinction_n in_o the_o learned_a school_n how_o happy_a be_v zachem_n with_o the_o favour_n of_o christ_n his_o presence_n who_o perfume_n do_v savour_n of_o humility_n in_o that_o he_o will_v condescend_v to_o come_v to_o sinner_n as_o unto_o a_o friend_n and_o be_v a_o guest_n unto_o such_o a_o kind_n of_o man_n as_o be_v a_o mere_a profess_a publican_n nor_o be_v his_o mercy_n shut_v up_o here_o alone_o but_o it_o extend_v to_o all_o that_o sigh_n and_o groan_n yea_o every_o household_n that_o indeed_o do_v clime_n and_o mount_n by_o virtue_n sure_o shall_v see_v he_o hark_v you_o that_o sacrifice_v your_o life_n and_o blood_n and_o with_o a_o hearful_a zeal_n do_v fly_v from_o good_a that_o foot_n the_o music_n of_o a_o vain_a life_n and_o with_o true_a virtue_n ever_o be_v at_o strife_n stranger_n to_o god_n his_o holy_a ordinance_n the_o precious_a sacrament_n that_o sure_o advance_v the_o flight_n towards_o heaven_n and_o make_v thou_o see_v like_o good_a zachem_n here_o as_o from_o a_o tree_n of_o grace_n if_o this_o be_v plant_v in_o thy_o heart_n then_o christ_n will_v be_v thy_o guest_n and_o never_o depart_v if_o this_o be_v water_v with_o repent_v tear_n than_o it_o will_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n in_o which_o appear_v a_o holy_a life_n which_o will_v the_o comfort_n give_v and_o in_o true_a joy_n thou_o shall_v for_o ever_o live_v after_o thy_o body_n be_v by_o death_n mow_v down_o thy_o soul_n shall_v have_v a_o precious_a heavenly_a crown_n oh_o lord_n we_o be_v as_o nothing_o in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v thou_o haft_n raise_v we_o by_o thy_o power_n and_o might_n and_o when_o the_o least_o desire_n we_o feel_v or_o find_v to_o come_v to_o thou_o it_o be_v thou_o that_o stir_v the_o mind_n and_o make_v we_o climb_v for_o we_o be_v low_a of_o stature_n lame_a and_o decrepit_a poor_a weak_a thing_n by_o nature_n unless_o we_o take_v advantage_n by_o the_o tree_n of_o faith_n and_o holy_a life_n we_o see_v not_o thou_o and_o climb_v o_o lord_n we_o can_v without_o thy_o grace_n raise_v we_o o_o lord_n by_o it_o to_o see_v thy_o face_n infuse_v in_o we_o each_o holy_a good_a desire_n blow_v up_o in_o we_o a_o zeal_n as_o hot_a as_o fire_n a_o zeal_n that_o may_v a_o doubtless_o warmth_n sure_o bring_v then_o shall_v we_o praise_v thou_o and_o for_o ever_o sing_v loud_a halelujah_n to_o thy_o bless_a name_n that_o be_v the_o almighty_a god_n ever_o the_o same_o who_o mercy_n condescend_v to_o every_o one_o and_o give_v assurance_n of_o salvation_n luke_n 9.57_o lord_n i_o will_v follow_v thou_o wheresoever_o thou_o go_v behold_v our_o saviour_n here_o who_o do_v reprove_v revenge_a rashness_n prompt_v peace_n and_o love_n when_o his_o apostle_n fill_v with_o desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v will_v set_v a_o town_n on_o fire_n and_o in_o that_o passion_n be_v so_o full_o bend_v they_o urge_v to_o christ_n a_o former_a precedent_n say_v do_v not_o elias_n do_v such_o thing_n as'tis_o record_v in_o the_o book_n of_o king_n but_o christ_n reprove_v they_o with_o a_o serious_a frown_n and_o pull_v their_o high_a avenge_a spirit_n down_o i_o come_v not_o to_o destroy_v man_n life_n but_o save_o all_o such_o as_o in_o humility_n do_v crave_v this_o hear_v the_o scribe_n profess_v without_o boast_n lord_n i_o will_v follow_v thou_o where_o ever_o thou_o go_v oh_o bless_a boldness_n in_o that_o resolution_n a_o happy_a confidence_n to_o make_v intrusion_n into_o such_o company_n there_o be_v none_o can_v blame_v his_o passionate_a affection_n it_o become_v holy_a desire_n which_o do_v indeed_o express_v his_o fervent_a zeal_n to_o god_n and_o holiness_n the_o wondrous_a miracle_n which_o thus_o be_v wrought_v bring_v he_o to_o christ_n who_o he_o with_o fervour_n seek_v that_o divine_a light_n who_o powerful_a
influence_n attract_v all_o eye_n with_o holy_a reverence_n and_o all_o in_o rapture_n proud_a of_o company_n that_o lead_v he_o heaven-ward_n in_o such_o majesty_n thus_o come_v the_o scribe_n attendant_a for_o to_o be_v say_v aloud_o lord_n i_o will_v follow_v thou_o nor_o can_v his_o poverty_n stop_v his_o intention_n of_o follow_v christ_n he_o can_v have_v no_o prevention_n but_o suffer_v all_o the_o misery_n can_v attend_v so_o good_a a_o master_n that_o can_v he_o defend_v in_o who_o deep_a want_n there_o be_v more_o fullness_n hide_v than_o earth_n amount_v unto_o if_o value_v this_o scribe_n a_o copy_n ought_v we_o not_o to_o write_v after_o this_o jew_n and_o yet_o how_o blind_v our_o sight_n we_o can_v see_v our_o sense_n be_v bereave_v of_o the_o true_a light_n our_o soul_n they_o be_v deceive_v else_o will_v we_o not_o suffer_v this_o publican_n out_o strip_v we_o in_o our_o duty_n ah_o vain_a man_n where_o be_v thy_o thought_n that_o thou_o do_v thus_o despise_v that_o guide_n that_o lead_v to_o that_o bless_a place_n where_o lie_v all_o the_o hide_a treasure_n which_o can_v be_v express_v of_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o heavenly_a rest_n be_v we_o to_o follow_v through_o a_o bed_n of_o flower_n who_o will_v not_o run_v who_o now_o his_o visage_n lour_v the_o sensualist_n will_v walk_v but_o that_o he_o scorn_v to_o prick_v his_o tender_a foot_n among_o such_o thorn_n with_o prickle_n sharp_a this_o rose_n be_v all_o surround_v he_o can_v follow_v that_o be_v with_o care_n confound_v care_n of_o this_o world_n nor_o can_v the_o epicure_n follow_v cause_n abstinence_n he_o can_v endure_v he_o can_v fast_v this_o this_o will_v spoil_v his_o mirth_n and_o hinder_v his_o enjoyment_n on_o this_o earth_n which_o prize_v pleasure_n and_o at_o great_a cost_v they_o to_o endulge_v although_o at_o last_o he_o be_v tosh_n into_o the_o dungeon_n '_o among_o eternal_a pain_n the_o just_a reward_n of_o his_o licentious_a strain_n so_o hard_o it_o be_v for_o to_o correct_v our_o blood_n to_o leave_v the_o world_n and_o follow_v that_o be_v good_a the_o blandishment_n of_o sense_n invalid_n bliss_n and_o rob_v we_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o happiness_n fruit_n that_o attend_v endeavour_n if_o we_o take_v a_o serious_a prospect_n and_o with_o care_n will_v look_v into_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n we_o may_v spy_v the_o sad_a effect_n of_o vain_a morality_n which_o be_v but_o tinkle_a simbal_n to_o our_o ear_n though_o fill_v with_o music_n it_o may_v end_v in_o tear_n and_o yet_o how_o many_o be_v there_o that_o pretend_v to_o follow_v christ_n and_o will_v their_o way_n amend_v yet_o still_o be_v stranger_n to_o his_o footstep_n pure_a tread_v their_o own_o tract_n and_o can_v not_o endure_v sound_a council_n but_o do_v beat_v these_o path_n anew_o scarce_o ever_o tread_v but_o late_o with_o a_o crew_n of_o confident_a assertor_n that_o can_v find_v a_o near_a path_n which_o more_o disturb_v the_o mind_n in_o their_o blind_a zeal_n they_o do_v too_o bold_o say_v that_o the_o holy_a martyr_a father_n mist_n the_o way_n they_o think_v they_o have_v a_o near_o cut_v to_o heaven_n and_o that_o a_o better_a guide_n to_o they_o be_v give_v then_o christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n their_o new_a light_n indeed_o will_v lead_v they_o to_o eternal_a night_n so_o various_a be_v their_o zeal_n and_o give_v to_o change_v which_o make_v they_o wander_v and_o most_o fond_o range_v to_o find_v fresh_a oil_n for_o to_o inflame_v new_a light_n though_o meet_v imposture_n yet_o they_o think_v they_o right_o scorn_v ancient_a footstep_n and_o approve_a form_n of_o holy_a church_n which_o do_v so_o much_o adorn_v the_o grandeur_n of_o true_a worship_n but_o they_o will_v find_v meander_n and_o euthusiast_n still_o be_v blind_a for_o in_o the_o darkness_n they_o do_v sad_o grope_v and_o for_o to_o find_v the_o door_n they_o be_v sans_o all_o hope_n want_v good_a government_n to_o keep_v they_o in_o from_o their_o blind_a zeal_n the_o occasion_n of_o their_o sin_n but_o hear_v the_o poor_a man_n do_v not_o make_v delay_n to_o come_v to_o christ_n who_o be_v the_o persect_n way_n his_o humble_a resolution_n he_o do_v press_v in_o beg_a confidence_n he_o make_v address_v how_o vile_a be_o i_o o_o lord_n thou_o only_o know_v oh_o i_o will_v follow_v thou_o where_o ever_o thou_o go_v so_o raise_v our_o soul_n from_o off_o the_o world_n o_o lord_n in_o seek_v thou_o we_o friendly_o may_v accord_v thou_o be_v ascend_v to_o thy_o heavenly_a throne_n where_o all_o true_a joy_n be_v lodge_v in_o thou_o a_o lone_a o_o draw_v our_o soul_n in_o rapture_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o spiritual_a exhalation_n from_o above_o that_o may_v enrich_v our_o soul_n and_o make_v we_o be_v true_a convert_n shun_v sin_n and_o follow_v thou_o which_o be_v the_o only_a fountain_n from_o whence_o spring_v all_o stream_n of_o mercy_n thou_o be_v king_n of_o king_n grant_v we_o admittance_n for_o to_o wait_v on_o thou_o then_o shall_v our_o soul_n enjoy_v eternity_n sir_n anthony_n bateman_n be_v then_o a_o prisoner_n in_o the_o house_n lay_v the_o next_o chamber_n to_o the_o author_n he_o have_v receive_v the_o sad_a and_o sudden_a news_n of_o the_o death_n of_o his_o belove_a daughter_n which_o die_v the_o ten_o day_n of_o december_n last_o it_o be_v the_o very_a day_n twelve_o month_n that_o her_o mother_n the_o lady_n bateman_n die_v and_o near_o about_o the_o same_o hour_n the_o day_n before_o the_o decease_a be_v much_o busy_v about_o thought_n of_o death_n and_o write_v her_o will_n and_o something_o about_o order_v her_o funeral_n yet_o go_v to_o bed_n seem_o much_a grieve_v and_o very_a p_o …_o the_o author_n to_o comfort_v he_o write_v as_o follow_v sir_n death_n have_v surprise_v your_o daughter_n so_o that_o she_o thereby_n translate_v to_o eternity_n her_o virtue_n follow_v she_o that_o golden_a chain_n who_o link_n be_v pure_a gold_n do_v still_o remain_v unblemist_n her_o pure_a soul_n with_o joy_n to_o find_v a_o heavenly_a rest_n her_o charitable_a mind_n rich_o reward_v be_v with_o heavenly_a treasure_n her_o sorrow_n turn_v to_o joy_n beyond_o all_o measure_n her_o mirth_n be_v endless_a and_o she_o do_v aspire_v to_o sing_v sweet_a anthem_n in_o the_o heavenly_a choir_n cease_v then_o your_o tear_n and_o forbear_v thus_o to_o grieve_v she_o be_v go_v before_o where_o death_n have_v no_o reprieve_n we_o all_o must_v follow_v she_o no_o writ_n can_v move_v our_o day_n of_o hearing_n be_v fix_v in_o heaven_n above_o where_o angel_n can_v chant_v forth_o praise_n and_o still_o sing_v most_o divine_a anthem_n to_o our_o god_n and_o king_n iâ—_n which_o she_o bear_v apart_o i_o hope_v on_o high_a where_o saint_n be_v crown_v with_o bliss_n eternal_o a_o elegy_n on_o the_o name_n and_o death_n of_o the_o virtnous_a lady_n martha_n bateman_n who_o depart_v this_o life_n the_o ten_o of_o decemb._n 1674._o most_o happy_a saint_n by_o the_o eternal_o will_v among_o the_o god_n where_o thou_o be_v ever_o still_o rank_v with_o the_o heavenly_a sitter_n most_o sublime_a to_o teach_v we_o mortal_n that_o abuse_v our_o time_n here_o in_o this_o vail_n of_o earth_n where_o we_o may_v see_v as_o in_o thy_o mirror_n how_o weak_a and_o frail_a we_o be_v but_o now_o a_o flower_n of_o a_o sweet_a fragrant_a smell_n among_o the_o rose_n anon_o the_o pass_a bell_n toll_v the_o sad_a ditty_n of_o her_o last_o farewell_n even_o under_o the_o sore_a pang_n of_o mortal_a death_n most_o willing_o surrender_v up_o her_o breath_n alter_a her_o earthly_a shape_n she_o do_v lie_v down_o nature_n frail_a case_n for_o a_o celestial_a crown_n nature_n expostulate_v with_o death_n grim_a death_n why_o do_v thou_o aim_v thy_o fiery_a dart_n in_o so_o direct_v a_o posture_n at_o my_o heart_n be_v not_o mistake_v my_o flesh_n be_v tender_a and_o will_v not_o yet_o admit_v of_o a_o surrender_n of_o my_o pure_a vital_n why_o so_o cruel_a bent_n '_o against_o this_o afflict_a family_n for_o thy_o rent_n for_o to_o exact_v it_o the_o same_o day_n o_o why_o so_o cruel_a may_v hot_a my_o dear_a mother_n precious_a jewel_n be_v price_n enough_o to_o stay_v thy_o angry_a fate_n but_o must_v pursue_v her_o issue_n with_o thy_o hate_n and_o that_o same_o very_o ten_o day_n of_o december_n must_v our_o sad_a family_n with_o sob_n remember_v ah_o be_v it_o so_o be_v not_o in_o haste_n to_o kill_v my_o pant_a heart_n o_o let_v i_o write_v my_o will._n let_v i_o have_v nought_o to_o do_v but_o sigh_v and_o die_v then_o farewell_n mortal_a come_v immortality_n into_o which_o joy_v no_o pry_v eye_n can_v peep_v it_o be_v beyond_o our_o knowledge_n and_o too_o deep_a to_o search_v into_o o_o let_v we_o a_o while_n admire_v her_o great_a perfection_n that_o
do_v thus_o inspire_v she_o more_o divine_a soul_n that_o do_v prepare_v her_o funeral_n and_o friend_n with_o love_n and_o care_n her_o earthly_a part_n she_o do_v as_o sleep_n lie_v down_o her_o temporal_a for_o a_o celestial_a crown_n so_o that_o henceforth_o it_o true_o may_v be_v say_v she_o be_v transplant_v rather_o than_o decay_v meditation_n write_v by_o william_n william_n gentleman_n prisoner_n in_o the_o king_n bench_n anno_fw-la 1676._o and_o in_o the_o sixty_o three_o year_n of_o his_o age_n number_n 27.16_o 17._o let_v the_o lord_n the_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o flesh_n set_v a_o man_n over_o the_o congregation_n which_o may_v go_v out_o before_o they_o and_o which_o may_v go_v in_o before_o they_o and_o which_o may_v lead_v they_o out_o and_o which_o may_v bring_v they_o in_o that_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o as_o sheep_n which_o have_v no_o shepherd_n do_v god_n command_v good_a moses_n to_o ascend_v the_o abarim_n mount_v unto_o that_o very_a end_n to_o see_v the_o promise_a land_n do_v he_o not_o express_v how_o that_o he_o sin_v in_o the_o wilderness_n at_o meribab_n be_v he_o deny_v possession_n of_o canan_n land_n for_o this_o his_o his_o foul_a trangression_n the_o which_o he_o shall_v no_o soon_o see_v but_o die_v yet_o cease_v he_o not_o unto_o the_o lord_n to_o cry_v let_v god_n the_o lord_n of_o spirit_n continue_v on_o a_o shepherd_n to_o the_o congregation_n do_v not_o the_o lord_n soon_o grant_v to_o his_o request_n behold_v take_v joshua_n my_o spirit_n be_v in_o his_o breast_n but_o lay_v thy_o hand_n upon_o he_o give_v he_o charge_n in_o presence_n of_o the_o people_n not_o at_o large_a set_a he_o before_o eleazar_n the_o chief_a priest_n he_o have_v the_o urim_n and_o thummim_n thou_o see_v let_v all_o go_v in_o and_o out_o at_o his_o sole_a word_n yea_o all_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n moses_n obey_v set_v joshua_n in_o their_o sight_n lay_v on_o his_o hand_n with_o reverence_n and_o might_n behold_v this_o mission_n do_v the_o lord_n want_v power_n to_o send_v out_o joshuah_n at_o that_o very_a hour_n need_v he_o the_o help_n of_o moses_n to_o complete_a a_o holy_a priesthood_n to_o succeed_v his_o feat_n need_v he_o the_o hand_n of_o moses_n to_o confirm_v the_o bless_a order_n and_o decree_n of_o heaven_n no_o it_o be_v his_o wisdom_n to_o make_v all_o to_o know_v that_o god_n the_o god_n of_o order_n to_o which_o we_o owe_v all_o possible_a obedience_n with_o submission_n to_o his_o bless_a precept_n take_v a_o commission_n and_o run_v not_o on_o in_o a_o furious_a presumption_n scorn_v all_o order_n and_o the_o holy_a unction_n do_v not_o this_o type_n in_o mese_z represent_v christ_n mission_n to_o his_o holy_a government_n of_o his_o succeed_a church_n to_o adorn_v the_o station_n when_o christ_n bid_v go_v and_o preach_v to_o every_o nation_n his_o apostle_n bold_o go_v and_o not_o till_o then_o they_o be_v not_o make_v the_o bless_a fisher_n of_o men._n then_o stop_v thou_o bold_a intruder_n learn_v and_o hark_v be_v not_o uzzah_n strike_v for_o touch_v the_o ark_n without_o a_o call_n let_v his_o example_n learn_v the_o meekness_n that_o thou_o may_v true_o discern_v the_o way_n of_o order_n continue_v in_o all_o age_n and_o be_v from_o thence_o descend_v to_o the_o sage_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o church_n it_o do_v preserve_v a_o holy_a ministry_n faithful_o to_o serve_v as_o minister_a spirit_n true_o to_o represent_v our_o daily_a want_n and_o help_v we_o to_o repent_v and_o bewail_v the_o time_n never_o be_v at_o rest_n still_o pray_v to_o send_v laborer_n in_o the_o harvest_n no_o prayer_n so_o needful_a in_o this_o presumptuous_a age_n when_o person_n run_v like_a player_n on_o a_o stage_n vent_v their_o fancy_n their_o vain_a shape_n and_o guise_n their_o fond_a delusion_n which_o amuse_n the_o wise_a who_o will_v not_o labour_v and_o devout_o pray_v to_o be_v free_v from_o these_o blind_a leader_n astray_o which_o proud_o prattle_v of_o their_o gift_n and_o vaunt_v their_o inward_a call_n i_o compassionate_a their_o want_n of_o sober_a meekness_n by_o which_o they_o may_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o rule_n of_o modesty_n who_o can_v be_v hold_v this_o garden_n become_v a_o field_n for_o beast_n to_o revel_v in_o and_o their_o heart_n not_o yield_v compassionate_a tear_n to_o see_v fox_n pray_v on_o silly_a lamb_n and_o bear_v their_o soul_n away_o to_o wild_a and_o strange_a delusion_n by_o their_o prate_n and_o bold_a assertion_n do_v insinuate_v how_o vain_o do_v they_o thus_o pretend_v new_a light_n when_o they_o do_v strip_v their_o mother_n of_o her_o right_n and_o cry_v up_o the_o rash_a fancy_n of_o their_o brain_n beyond_o the_o decent_a holy_a gospel_n strain_n can_v there_o be_v want_n of_o laborer_n in_o this_o rout_n no_o no_o there_o be_v too_o many_o go_v about_o to_o lead_v away_o soul_n by_o their_o vain_a delusion_n think_v it_o zeal_n to_o bring_v in_o such_o confusion_n where_o sheep_n become_v shepherd_n their_o brain_n be_v sickle_n presumptuous_o handle_v the_o gospel_n sickle_n yea_o he_o that_o can_v but_o talk_v in_o a_o gospel_n phrase_n do_v think_v himself_o inspire_v but_o do_v not_o pause_v on_o the_o hide_a mystery_n contain_v therein_o but_o vomit_v forth_o his_o ignorance_n and_o sin_n and_o climb_v a_o pulpit_n in_o some_o public_a hear_v and_o there_o to_o vent_v his_o folly_n be_v not_o affeared_a he_o that_o do_v love_v his_o saviour_n will_v delight_v to_o honour_v his_o spouse_n the_o church_n and_o in_o her_o right_n lay_v out_o his_o interest_n firm_o to_o maintain_v her_o reverence_n and_o esteem_v be_v all_o his_o aim_n and_o triumph_v in_o the_o felicity_n of_o her_o health_n and_o beg_v the_o perpetuity_n of_o her_o wealth_n in_o who_o arm_n alone_o he_o can_v be_v mount_v high_a into_o the_o throne_n of_o bless_a eternity_n he_o deserve_v not_o to_o be_v sharer_n in_o bliss_n that_o eternal_a harvest_n of_o true_a happiness_n that_o will_v not_o labour_v and_o devout_o pray_v to_o send_v forth_o laborer_n in_o that_o needful_a day_n and_o shepherd_n that_o most_o faithful_o will_v feed_v their_o flock_n and_o keep_v they_o in_o the_o time_n of_o need_n and_o save_v they_o from_o those_o wolf_n that_o will_v devour_v their_o harmless_a lamb_n if_o get_v in_o their_o power_n oh_o lord_n who_o can_v behold_v this_o bleed_a spouse_n and_o not_o shed_v tear_n and_o even_o with_o fervour_n rouse_v his_o very_a soul_n in_o contemplation_n of_o this_o afflict_a church_n and_o nation_n she_o that_o not_o long_o since_o be_v but_o little_o less_o than_o a_o princess_n among_o the_o province_n be_v become_v a_o widow_n weep_v sore_o all_o night_n and_o be_v bereave_v of_o comfort_n and_o her_o right_n her_o lover_n have_v forsake_v she_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o many_o flout_n few_o yield_v she_o true_a comfort_n she_z once_o be_v worthy_a the_o kiss_n of_o his_o love_n that_o prize_v she_o high_o as_o a_o queen_n above_o and_o at_o her_o glory_n do_v no_o whit_n repine_v but_o magnify_v her_o love_n better_o than_o wine_n but_o now_o she_o be_v black_a but_o comely_a to_o the_o view_n of_o heaven_n though_o her_o lock_n be_v wert_v with_o the_o diew_fw-fr yet_o be_v continue_v that_o sweet_a breath_n tell_v i_o o_o thou_o who_o my_o soul_n so_o love_v where_o thou_o feed_v and_o set_v thy_o flock_n to_o rest_n beside_o the_o shepherd_n tent_n they_o be_v safe_a and_o bless_a such_o a_o sweet_a dialogue_n the_o church_n once_o have_v though_o now_o grow_v pale_a with_o grief_n heavy_a and_o sad_a yet_o be_v she_o still_o belove_v though_o in_o mourn_a dress_n the_o time_n will_v come_v to_o cast_v of_o heavyness_n oh_o let_v the_o accustom_a mercy_n of_o thy_o love_n protect_v thy_o church_n from_o rapine_n and_o remove_v those_o boar_n and_o fox_n that_o strive_v to_o devour_v thy_o vine_n oh_o keep_v it_o by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n from_o envious_a storm_n for_o thou_o have_v place_v it_o high_a where_o all_o may_v see_v it_o and_o with_o heart_n apply_v oh_o let_v we_o approach_v to_o it_o not_o turn_v away_o by_o such_o blind_a guide_n that_o vain_o go_v astray_o let_v never_o thy_o sacred_a oracle_n want_v power_n nor_o priest_n to_o lead_v we_o in_o our_o late_a hour_n nor_o let_v the_o gladsome_a tiding_n of_o our_o peace_n be_v turn_v to_o silence_n oh_o let_v it_o never_o cease_v thy_o holy_a ministry_n but_o o_o lord_n supply_v their_o defect_n pardon_v the_o wild_a vanity_n and_o ignorant_a fantastic_a zeal_n of_o those_o that_o thus_o abuse_v thy_o church_n and_o be_v thy_o foe_n give_v they_o true_a light_n thy_o mercy_n quite_o dispel_v that_o darkness_n which_o will_v lead_v they_o down_o to_o hell_n let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o mercy_n
length_n can_v we_o unwind_v time_n and_o reverse_v its_o wheel_n stop_v the_o celestial_a post_n and_o make_v they_o reel_v and_o set_v the_o world_n great_a clock_n far_o back_o again_o what_o shall_v we_o get_v by_o it_o but_o trouble_n and_o pain_n imaginary_a selicity_n here_o slide_v contentment_n purchase_v very_o dear_a and_o when_o we_o be_v list_v in_o the_o dismal_a book_n that_o accurse_a catalogue_n of_o the_o damn_a look_v and_o ask_v dives_n without_o any_o control_n what_o do_v it_o profit_v he_o to_o lose_v his_o soul_n oh_o lord_n what_o be_v there_o in_o this_o world_n to_o prize_n and_o weary_a ourselves_o with_o vain_a desire_n to_o raise_v a_o temporary_a felicity_n and_o name_n which_o quick_o vanish_v as_o a_o blast_n or_o flame_n it_o be_v hard_a to_o he_o that_o be_v to_o thy_o law_n a_o stranger_n to_o apprehend_v the_o misery_n and_o danger_n of_o covetous_a desire_n the_o length_n of_o time_n have_v make_v that_o vice_n a_o habit_n and_o incline_v our_o nature_n to_o the_o breach_n of_o thy_o law_n oh_o lord_n teach_v i_o with_o care_n to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o lose_v thou_o my_o god_n my_o only_a pleasure_n who_o to_o enjoy_v be_v the_o divine_a treasure_n o_o let_v the_o blessing_n thou_o have_v free_o give_v quicken_v our_o dull_a soul_n with_o thanks_o to_o heaven_n from_o who_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o chief_a promotion_n let_v it_o not_o flack_a but_o quicken_v our_o devotion_n and_o raise_v contemplation_n not_o vain_o rude_a but_o with_o obedience_n and_o humble_a gratitude_n that_o so_o the_o vanity_n that_o be_v here_o below_o may_v be_v our_o scorn_n but_o the_o grace_n with_o do_v flow_v from_o thy_o abundant_a mercy_n may_v delight'us_o to_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o church_n good_a lord_n unite_v we_o and_o raise_v our_o spirit_n our_o vice_n to_o control_v and_o think_v no_o profit_n for_o to_o lose_v our_o soul_n canticle_n 2.1_o i_o be_o the_o rose_n of_o sharon_n and_o the_o lily_n of_o the_o valley_n it_o be_v solomon_n song_n his_o most_o seraphic_a strain_n that_o in_o high_a and_o transcendent_a rapture_n aim_v to_o express_v christ_n love_n to_o his_o church_n the_o sacred_a spouse_n do_v not_o his_o fervent_a divine_a fancy_n rouse_v these_o high_a passionate_a expression_n divine_a the_o rose_n of_o sharon_n love_v better_o than_o wine_n lily_n of_o the_o valley_n turtle_n undefiled_a love_n of_o delight_n sweet_a than_o spice_n mild_a spikenard_n and_o myrrh_n saphron_n and_o frankincense_n all_o these_o allusion_n in_o a_o amorous_a sense_n of_o divine_a love_n as_o in_o a_o holy_a song_n with_o lofty_a ejaculation_n all_o along_o in_o a_o devout_a harmony_n do_v allude_v in_o allegory_n and_o similitude_n the_o rose_n be_v nature_n perfume_n it_o display_v its_o treasure_n through_o the_o air_n unto_o its_o praise_n it_o delight_v sense_n both_o in_o colour_n and_o smell_v who_o odoriferous_a beauty_n none_o can_v parallel_v other_o flower_n like_o hypocrite_n be_v fair_a of_o colour_n and_o in_o a_o paint_a show_n they_o do_v seem_v full_a of_o various_a shape_n but_o they_o have_v not_o the_o scent_n of_o that_o sweet_a rose_n that_o still_o be_v fragrant_a and_o retain_v its_o sweetness_n even_o in_o wither_a dust_n when_o other_o flower_n of_o color_n pine_n and_o burst_v into_o a_o nasty_a shape_n of_o the_o rose_n be_v make_v a_o cordial_a so_o that_o it_o do_v never_o fade_v it_o be_v virtue_n be_v still_o useful_a of_o great_a price_n of_o vegetable_n nature_n paradise_n in_o this_o wonder_n of_o flower_n we_o may_v espy_v not_o only_o physic_n but_o divinity_n it_o wear_v heaven_n livery_n in_o its_o beauteous_a colour_n nature_n master_n piece_n nothing_o be_v full_a than_o the_o sweet_a lovely_a blush_n of_o the_o rose_n that_o rose_n of_o sharon_n which_o all_o wisdom_n know_v with_o many_o prickle_n be_v his_o head_n surround_v with_o tant_v scoff_v be_v his_o pure_a soul_n confoundad_o the_o perfume_n of_o his_o prayer_n raise_v a_o rich_a smell_n than_o all_o arabia_n spice_n can_v parallel_v his_o divine_a miracle_n be_v high_o scent_v than_o all_o odoriferous_a gum_n if_o sublimate_v into_o one_o perfume_n it_o be_v a_o rifle_n to_o that_o sweet_a that_o cordial_a posy_n where_o the_o godhead_n meet_v as_o join_v in_o one_o and_o send_v such_o perfume_n thence_o which_o shall_v enamor_v our_o heart_n with_o reverence_n to_o adore_v that_o rose_n of_o sharon_n which_o will_v never_o lose_v its_o perfume_n but_o will_v smell_v sweet_a for_o ever_o oh_o let_v we_o run_v with_o meekness_n not_o presume_v after_o the_o odour_n of_o thy_o sweet_a perfume_n and_o have_v fervent_a desire_n for_o thou_o alone_o and_o for_o the_o stream_n that_o do_v flow_v from_o thy_o throne_n imprint_v in_o i_o such_o ray_n of_o divine_a grace_n a_o purity_n capable_a to_o see_v thy_o face_n the_o great_a perfection_n in_o creature_n lie_v but_o a_o drop_n of_o transcendent_a excellency_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o let_v i_o have_v a_o long_a strife_n to_o imitate_v the_o purity_n of_o thy_o life_n and_o in_o a_o humble_a meekness_n to_o submit_v to_o such_o indignity_n as_o thou_o think_v fit_a and_o when_o i_o shall_v lay_v down_o this_o earthy_a feature_n i_o may_v be_v raise_v a_o renew_a creature_n and_o be_v comfort_v with_o perfume_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o be_v prepare_v with_o the_o saint_n above_o in_o the_o eternal_a paradise_n of_o rest_n with_o the_o true_a rose_n of_o sharon_n ever_o blessed_v psalm_n 119.92_o if_o my_o delight_n have_v not_o be_v in_o thy_o law_n i_o shall_v have_v perish_v in_o my_o trouble_n finis_fw-la to_o the_o honourable_a the_o lord_n chief_a justice_n raynsford_n upon_o his_o add_v st._n george_n church_n to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o king_n bench._n thanks_o noble_a raynsford_n for_o this_o bounteous_a favour_n to_o prisoner_n restrain_v it_o do_v sweet_o savour_v of_o a_o pious_a clemency_n thus_o to_o enlarge_v the_o footstep_n of_o those_o man_n under_o thy_o charge_n you_o have_v outdo_v loyal_a keeling_n that_o act_n we_o will_v sound_v he'n_o large_v the_o rule_n thou_o give_v we_o holy_a ground_n st._n george_n church_n england_n titular_a saint_n where_o we_o may_v free_o go_v and_o make_v complaint_n of_o our_o hard_a ereditor_n and_o devout_o pray_v that_o he_o will_v enlarge_v his_o mercy_n in_o the_o day_n of_o your_o account_n we_o will_v study_v to_o express_v all_o way_n of_o gratitude_n for_o this_o happiness_n with_o thanks_o unto_o our_o marshal_n for_o his_o love_n which_o do_v oblige_v we_o fast_o far_o above_o all_o other_o obligation_n we_o will_v express_v all_o cordial_a love_n with_o humble_a thankfulness_n pardon_v dear_a sir_n that_o i_o this_o silence_n break_v that_o be_o the_o mean_a how_o can_v other_o speak_v a_o elegy_n on_o the_o death_n of_o edmund_n lenthal_n esq_n late_a marshal_n of_o the_o king_n bench._n be_v prison_n sad_a be_v it_o not_o a_o place_n of_o grief_n to_o be_v restrain_v from_o liberty_n the_o chief_a desire_n of_o man_n but_o here_o a_o comfort_v give_v when_o a_o mild_a keeper_n be_v decree_v from_o heaven_n such_o one_o we_o have_v but_o sudden_o snatch_v hence_o by_o the_o impartial_a hand_n of_o providence_n death_n with_o his_o pale_a face_a envy_n have_v bereave_v of_o comfort_n in_o which_o we_o be_v not_o deceive_v his_o carriage_n be_v oblige_v sweet_a and_o kind_a express_v still_o a_o bounteous_a noble_a mind_n and_o generous_a courtesy_n yet_o his_o care_n be_v just_a preserve_v they_o that_o do_v oblige_v his_o trust_n in_o such_o a_o harmony_n his_o act_n do_v meet_v mix_v mercy_n with_o justice_n in_o consort_n sweet_a my_o meditation_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n be_v turn_v to_o eulogy_n and_o song_n of_o sadness_n he_o be_v take_v hence_o which_o my_o sad_a soul_n do_v cheer_v i_o cease_v to_o write_v surprise_v with_o mournful_a tear_n the_o table_n of_o the_o first_o part_n philippian_n chap._n 4._o v._n 12._o 1._o i_o know_v how_o to_o abound_v and_o how_o to_o suffer_v need_n etc._n etc._n job_n 2.10_o 2._o in_o all_o this_o do_v not_o job_n sin_n with_o his_o li_n romans_z 6.12_o and_o part_n of_o 21._o 3._o let_v not_o sin_n theresore_n reign_v in_o your_o mortal_a body_n that_o you_o shall_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o for_o the_o end_n of_o these_o thing_n be_v death_n 7_o matthew_z 15.28_o 4._o and_o he_o say_v unto_o she_o o_o woman_n great_a be_v thy_o faith_n 11_o john_n 12.2_o 5._o but_o lazarus_n be_v one_o of_o those_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o table_n with_o he_o 14_o genesis_n 2.8_o 6._o and_o the_o lord_n god_n plant_v a_o garden_n eastward_o in_o eden_n 17_o luke_n 10.25_o 7._o and_o behold_v a_o certain_a lawyer_n flood_n up_o and_o tempt_v he_o master_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v to_o inherit_v eternal_a life_n 20_o john_n 11.36_o 8._o jesus_n weep_v 23_o matthew_n 6.33_o 9_o but_o seek_v you_o first_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v add_v unto_o you_o etc._n etc._n 25_o john_n 13.23_o 10._o and_o there_o be_v lean_v on_o jesus_n bosom_n one_o of_o his_o disciple_n who_o he_o love_v etc._n etc._n 29_o luke_n 19.9_o 11._o this_o day_n be_v salvation_n come_v to_o thy_o house_n 32_o luke_n 9.57_o 12._o lord_n i_o will_v follow_v thou_o wheresoever_o thou_o go_v 36_o  _fw-fr at_fw-fr copy_n of_o verse_n to_o sir_n anthony_n bateman_n on_o the_o death_n of_o his_o daughter_n 40_o  _fw-fr an_n elegy_n on_o the_o name_n and_o death_n of_o the_o virtuous_a lady_n martha_n bateman_n who_o depart_v this_o life_n the_o ten_o of_o december_n 1674._o 41_o the_o table_n of_o the_o second_o part_n number_n 27.16_o 17._o 1._o let_v the_o lord_n the_o god_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o all_o flesh_n set_v a_o man_n over_o the_o congregation_n which_o may_v go_v out_o before_o they_o and_o which_o may_v go_v in_o before_o they_o and_o which_o may_v lead_v they_o out_o and_o which_o may_v bring_v they_o in_o that_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o as_o sheep_n which_o have_v no_o shepherd_n p._n 1._o matthew_z 5.8_o 2._o bless_a be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n etc._n etc._n 6_o daniel_n 12.3_o 3._o and_o they_o that_o be_v wise_a shall_v shine_v as_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o firmament_n and_o they_o that_o turn_v many_o to_o righteousness_n as_o the_o star_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 9_o matthew_n 2.18_o 4._o and_o when_o they_o see_v the_o star_n they_o rejoice_v with_o exceed_v great_a joy_n 12_o ecclesiastes_n 12.13_o 5._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o man._n 16_o matthew_n 8.2_o 6._o and_o behold_v there_o come_v a_o leper_n and_o worship_v he_o say_v lord_n if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v make_v i_o clean_o 20_o 1_o king_n 19.9_o 7._o and_o he_o come_v unto_o a_o cave_n and_o lodge_v there_o 23_o genesis_n 28.12_o 8._o and_o he_o dream_v a_o dream_n and_o behold_v a_o ladder_n set_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o top_n of_o it_o reach_v unto_o heaven_n and_o behold_v the_o angel_n descend_v and_o ascend_v on_o it_o 27_o proverb_n 18.14_o 9_o but_o a_o wound_a spirit_n who_o can_v bear_v 33_o matthew_n 24.38_o 10._o and_o know_v not_o until_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o take_v they_o all_o away_o 37_o luke_n 7.5_o 11._o for_o he_o love_v our_o nation_n and_o have_v build_v we_o a_o synagogue_n 40_o john_n 20.11_o 12._o but_o mary_n stand_v without_o at_o the_o sepulchre_n weep_v and_o as_o she_o weep_v she_o stoop_v down_o and_o look_v into_o the_o sepulchre_n 44_o ecclesiastes_n 12.1_o 13._o remember_v thy_o creator_n in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o youth_n 47_o luke_n 18.11_o 14._o the_o pharisee_n stand_v up_o and_o pray_v god_n i_o thank_v thou_o i_o be_o not_o as_o other_o man_n be_v 50_o matthew_n 16.26_o 15._o for_o what_o be_v a_o man_n profit_v if_o he_o shall_v gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v his_o own_o soul_n 53_o canticle_n 2.1_o 16._o i_o be_o the_o rose_n of_o sharon_n and_o the_o lily_n of_o the_o valley_n 57_o  _fw-fr at_fw-fr copy_n of_o verse_n to_o the_o right_n honourable_a the_o lord_n chief_a justice_n raynsford_n  _fw-fr a_o elegy_n on_o the_o death_n of_o edmund_n lenthal_n esq_n finis_fw-la
we_o have_v breath_n know_v that_o sin_n reward_n be_v certain_a death_n matthew_z 15.28_o and_o he_o say_v unto_o she_o o_o woman_n great_a be_v thy_o faith_n bless_a importunity_n that_o do_v procure_v a_o answer_n so_o divine_a that_o do_v assure_v the_o poor_a impatient_a woman_n in_o distress_n of'r_o daughter_n cure_n to_o ease_v her_o heaviness_n her_o answer_n be_v so_o pious_a they_o do_v tell_v that_o in_o her_o breast_n do_v all_o the_o grace_n dwell_v and_o rich_a mine_n of_o treasure_n there_o be_v hide_v then_o prince_n crown_n though_o high_o value_v all_o palestine_n and_o the_o rich_a spice_n there_o can_v not_o procure_v a_o cordial_n to_o compare_v with_o her_o strong_a faith_n which_o can_v have_v no_o denial_n but_o cure_v two_o soul_n sans_o any_o further_a trial_n save_v only_o this_o the_o great_a physician_n say_v unto_o this_o suppliant_a great_a be_v thy_o faith_n faith_n be_v a_o grace_n prevail_v with_o god_n above_o to_o work_v great_a wonder_n mountain_n to_o remove_v to_o smooth_v the_o rugged_a ocean_n for_o a_o walk_n for_o peter_n foot_n to_o hear_v his_o saviour_n talk_v it_o stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o lion_n quench_v fire_n it_o be_v the_o centurians_fw-la faith_n get_v his_o desire_n it_o cure_v the_o blind_a in_o scripture_n we_o may_v see_v our_o saviour_n say_v thy_o faith_n have_v save_v thou_o and_o yet_o the_o faith_n that_o have_v such_o wonder_n wrought_v be_v quite_o neglect_v and_o not_o due_o seek_v some_o place_n the_o greatness_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o merit_n and_o think_v thereby_o salvation_n to_o in_o herit_v in_o many_o such_o a_o fancy_n there_o do_v dwell_v they_o think_v it_o faith_n enough_o for_o to_o do_v well_o but_o naked_a speculation_n will_v not_o get_v the_o heavenly_a prize_n it_o be_v vanity_n to_o set_v our_o faith_n in_o our_o ability_n &_o part_n this_o be_v a_o doctrine_n which_o exceed_v all_o art_n faith_n be_v root_v in_o the_o soul_n most_o firm_a and_o stable_a by_o which_o the_o bless_a abraham_n be_v able_a for_o to_o believe_v god_n promise_v true_a to_o bless_v his_o seed_n which_o god_n do_v count_v his_o righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o profession_n only_o that_o make_v noise_n but_o we_o must_v practise_v to_o obtain_v true_a joy_n yet_o mourn_a soul_n when_o they_o do_v sigh_n and_o groan_n be_v in_o the_o road_n unto_o the_o heavenly_a throne_n they_o will_v find_v acceptance_n pardon_v for_o defect_n which_o do_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n thus_o perplex_v let_v no_o one_o think_v he_o can_v take_v to_o much_o pain_n to_o be_v assure_v that_o heaven_n he_o shall_v attain_v thus_o be_v the_o woman_n faith_n so_o firm_o fix_v that_o it_o no_o show_n of_o doubt_v with_o it_o mix_v the_o echo_n of_o the_o voice_n do_v straight_o affright_v foul_a satan_n from_o his_o hold_n not_o all_o his_o might_n can_v keep_v possession_n when_o our_o saviour_n speak_v he_o quick_o vanish_v and_o do_v she_o for_o sake_n thus_o do_v our_o faith_n divine_v all_o powerful_a charm_n drive_a satan_n to_o his_o chain_n and_o free_a all_o harm_n raise_v immortal_a statue_n to_o the_o just_a and_o make_v their_o name_n venerable_a in_o dust_n yea_o seal_v their_o happiness_n for_o ever_o sure_a with_o christ_n in_o glory_n ever_o to_o endure_v thou_o send_v thy_o son_n o_o lord_n for_o we_o to_o die_v that_o we_o through_o he_o may_v gain_v eternity_n him_n who_o thou_o have_v advance_v above_o all_o thing_n be_v please_v to_o take_v we_o under_o his_o bless_a wing_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o triumph_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o afterward_o heaven_n glory_n without_o loss_n let_v not_o the_o misery_n of_o our_o pature_n frail_a which_o first_o do_v with_o thy_o mercy_n rich_a prevail_v oh_o let_v not_o these_o which_o only_o know_v thy_o power_n more_o zealous_o acknowledge_v thou_o each_o hour_n than_o we_o to_o who_o thou_o manifest_v thy_o love_n and_o claim_v a_o interest_n in_o thy_o christ_n above_o let_v we_o be_v ever_o thankful_a for_o his_o merit_n by_o who_o rich_a bounty_n we_o shall_v sure_o inherit_v the_o heavenly_a mansion_n and_o shall_v ever_o be_v above_o faith_n there_o to_o wait_v all_o time_n on_o thou_o that_o faith_n with_o which_o thou_o give_v every_o grace_n and_o without_o which_o we_o never_o shall_v see_v thy_o face_n teach_v we_o thy_o mercy_n so_o far_o to_o apply_v that_o we_o neglect_v not_o mean_n and_o so_o rely_v on_o faith_n that_o be_v dead_a or_o on_o a_o vain_a dissemble_n salvation_n have_v by_o faith_n faith_n be_v join_v with_o tremble_a john_n 12.2_o but_o lazarus_n be_v one_o of_o those_o that_o sit_v at_o the_o table_n with_o he_o do_v jew_n take_v council_n for_o to_o put_v to_o death_n the_o bless_a lord_n of_o life_n which_o give_v they_o breath_n be_v he_o aware_a of_o their_o most_o barbarous_a talk_n that_o open_o with_o they_o he_o will_v not_o walk_v but_o come_v to_o bethani_fw-la where_n lazarus_n lie_v and_o there_o he_o free_o sup_v and_o make_v some_o stay_n where_o martha_n ferve_v as_o well_o as_o she_o be_v able_a and_o lazarus_n one_o of_o they_o that_o sit_v at_o table_n can_v lazarus_n eat_v and_o do_v his_o stomach_n crave_v that_o be_v so_o late_o rise_v from_o the_o grave_a be_v his_o late_a tomb_n a_o table_n now_o his_o dress_n that_o bind_v his_o head_n his_o napkin_n at_o that_o mess_n he_o that_o but_o now_o feast_v the_o worm_n for_o meat_n do_v feast_v himself_o and_o with_o the_o live_n eat_v the_o mercy_n of_o our_o god_n above_o all_o thing_n he_o set_v at_o table_n with_o the_o king_n of_o king_n there_o have_v be_v some_o all_o liveless_a pall_n stretch_v out_o for_o coffin_n until_o other_o go_v about_o to_o tin_n that_o spark_n of_o life_n that_o close_o lie_v hide_v as_o glimmer_a in_o the_o heart_n not_o whole_o dead_a and_o by_o endeavour_n have_v call_v back_o that_o heat_n which_o have_v enable_v they_o again_o to_o eat_v but_o here_o it_o be_v otherwise_o with_o lazarus_n as_o holy_a write_n testify_v to_o we_o he_o be_v raise_v from_o real_a death_n yet_o martha_n cry_v lord_n if_o thou_o have_v be_v here_o he_o have_v not_o die_v behold_v he_o now_o as_o rise_v from_o his_o bed_n all_o flesh_n and_o life_n no_o whit_n disfigure_v perfect_a and_o whole_a real_o render_v able_a to_o feast_v himself_o with_o joy_n at_o the_o same_o table_n where_o his_o redeemer_n sup_v a_o bless_a feast_n where_o lazarus_n be_v admit_v to_o be_v guest_n he_o be_v throng_v with_o multitude_n age_a and_o young_a which_o come_v to_o be_v spectator_n of_o the_o wonder_n yet_o will_v not_o believe_v the_o power_n that_o wrought_v it_o but_o wicked_o oppose_v and_o never_o seek_v it_o thy_o thought_n of_o beaven_n on_o earth_n enrich_v with_o treasure_n elysian_a field_n or_o such_o like_a feign_a pleasure_n restore_v lazarus_n though_o thou_o have_v new_a breath_n there_o be_v a_o time_n will_v bring_v a_o second_o death_n yet_o thou_o be_v happy_a in_o the_o sacred_a story_n enrich_v with_o that_o entitle_v thou_o to_o glory_n a_o happiness_n indeed_o beyond_o expression_n death_n will_v thou_o bring_v unto_o the_o full_a possession_n of_o the_o bless_a mansion_n with_o the_o saint_n in_o bliss_n where_o angel_n sing_v and_o every_o comfort_n be_v come_v tell_v i_o lazarus_n do_v thou_o ever_o believe_v to_o enjoy_v the_o world_n again_o and_o to_o receive_v thy_o rise_n from_o grave_n before_o the_o general_a day_n and_o grand_a assize_n which_o we_o must_v obey_v thy_o sister_n doubt_v it_o but_o yet_o do_v see_v this_o miracle_n of_o mercy_n show_v to_o thou_o who_o will_v so_o walk_v and_o be_v a_o great_a adorer_n of_o breath_n divine_a that_o be_v thy_o great_a restorer_n what_o number_n of_o expire_a soul_n be_v fright_v at_o the_o horror_n of_o those_o crime_n that_o once_o delight_v their_o sensual_a appetite_n the_o die_a man_n scare_v with_o his_o pain_n will_v leng_v then_o out_o his_o span_n and_o glad_o turn_v their_o late_a profaner_n air_n to_o penitential_a sigh_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n new_a tune_n their_o life_n into_o most_o pious_a strain_n and_o be_v sufficient_a gainer_n for_o their_o pain_n he_o that_o defer_v it_o to_o the_o late_a hour_n shall_v find_v his_o weakness_n will_v not_o have_v the_o power_n and_o vigour_n of_o that_o zeal_n that_o shall_v invoke_v mercy_n divine_a for_o to_o remove_v the_o yoke_n of_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o heavy_a on_o we_o lie_v and_o so_o benumb_v we_o that_o we_o can_v descry_v our_o sin_n aright_o the_o which_o we_o must_v confess_v with_o truth_n of_o heart_n and_o humble_a holiness_n therefore_o we_o shall_v make_v use_n of_o strength_n and_o part_n to_o invocate_v that_o god_n which_o search_v heart_n and_o though_o his_o judgement_n high_a be_v and_o sublime_a he_o say_v to_o