people_n they_o can_v not_o serve_v the_o lord_n 19_o so_o every_o one_o can_v pray_v 9_o and_o these_o evident_o ground_v out_o of_o the_o lord_n prayer_n 1_o we_o must_v be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n father_n bear_v anew_o by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n have_v some_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o a_o desire_n to_o grow_v therein_o carry_v always_o childlike_a affection_n to_o his_o majesty_n for_o we_o must_v come_v to_o he_o as_o to_o our_o dear_a father_n and_o be_v able_a by_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n to_o call_v he_o abba_n oh_o father_n 2_o we_o must_v ever_o come_v unto_o our_o father_n only_o through_o his_o belove_a son_n 15._o by_o who_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unworthines_n make_v his_o child_n and_o keep_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o withal_o in_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o our_o unworthines_n to_o be_v call_v his_o child_n or_o make_v any_o request_n unto_o he_o and_o so_o we_o must_v make_v our_o petition_n only_o in_o the_o name_n of_o this_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n in_o who_o alone_o our_o father_n be_v well_o please_v beg_v in_o faith_n that_o be_v in_o full_a assurance_n to_o be_v hear_v for_o christ_n merit_n in_o whatsoever_o we_o request_v of_o our_o tender_a father_n 3_o we_o must_v come_v in_o all_o humility_n before_o his_o heavenly_a majesty_n heaven_n remember_v we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n yet_o full_a of_o heavenly_a affection_n able_a to_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v only_o conversant_a with_o he_o in_o the_o heaven_n for_o the_o time_n of_o prayer_n principal_o have_v all_o our_o thought_n separate_v from_o the_o earth_n and_o all_o earthly_a cogitation_n because_o we_o speak_v to_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 4_o we_o must_v be_v brethren_n of_o brotherly_a and_o tender_a heart_n towards_o all_o the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n father_n that_o be_v all_o those_o who_o sound_o profess_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n in_o word_n and_o conversation_n because_o our_o heavenly_a father_n will_v have_v we_o hereby_o both_o to_o declare_v and_o increase_v our_o love_n pray_v all_o one_o for_o another_o and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o all_o as_o dear_a brethren_n and_o feel_a member_n cry_v earnest_o for_o all_o our_o father_n 5_o we_o must_v be_v such_o as_o be_v zealous_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n woâ—ld_n desirous_a both_o to_o behold_v his_o glory_n shine_v bright_o in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o chief_o in_o his_o heavenly_a word_n and_o labour_v to_o draw_v all_o other_o to_o a_o like_a reverend_a admiration_n thereof_o make_v this_o the_o end_n of_o all_o our_o endeavour_n that_o our_o heavenly_a father_n may_v be_v honour_v and_o cast_v all_o our_o thought_n which_o way_n we_o may_v gain_v he_o any_o glory_n more_o afraid_a of_o dishonour_v he_o any_o way_n or_o offend_v he_o but_o even_o in_o our_o thought_n than_o any_o evil_n that_o can_v befall_v we_o in_o the_o world_n and_o such_o as_o use_v to_o mourn_v for_o all_o the_o dishonour_v do_v unto_o god_n his_o heavenly_a majesty_n that_o we_o may_v ever_o both_o true_o begin_v and_o end_v our_o prayer_n with_o this_o fervent_a desire_n that_o his_o great_a name_n may_v be_v glorify_v because_o all_o kingdom_n thereof_o power_n and_o glory_n be_v only_o he_o for_o ever_o 6_o such_o as_o first_o seek_v his_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n of_o it_o that_o be_v the_o enlargement_n of_o the_o church_n wherein_o christ_n reign_v and_o be_v magnify_v and_o so_o the_o spread_a of_o his_o true_a religion_n and_o of_o all_o the_o mean_n belong_v to_o the_o conversion_n and_o save_v of_o his_o elect_a with_o the_o utter_a overthrow_n of_o all_o false_a religion_n and_o ungodliness_n whereby_o satan_n and_o antichrist_n do_v reign_n use_v all_o diligence_n for_o save_v ourselves_o and_o other_o that_o be_v here_o partaker_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n we_o may_v ever_o after_o reign_n with_o he_o in_o glory_n and_o also_o such_o as_o long_o and_o wait_v for_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ._n otherwise_o how_o can_v we_o pray_v in_o truth_n let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v 7_o we_o must_v be_v of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n lord_n as_o the_o loyal_a subject_n of_o this_o heavenly_a kingdom_n strive_v to_o know_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n in_o all_o thing_n which_o concern_v we_o and_o such_o as_o make_v conscience_n of_o every_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n as_o noah_n and_o moses_n who_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o the_o lord_n bid_v they_o so_o do_v they_o able_a to_o say_v as_o david_n i_o be_o here_o lord_n to_o do_v thy_o will_n i_o be_o desirous_a to_o do_v it_o as_o cheerful_o as_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n ready_a with_o abraham_n to_o leave_v all_o at_o the_o lord_n commandment_n and_o offer_v up_o whatsoever_o be_v dear_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o receive_v any_o trial_n with_o patience_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o with_o paul_n not_o only_o ready_a to_o be_v bind_v but_o to_o die_v at_o jerusalem_n for_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n or_o else_o we_o can_v never_o pray_v in_o sincerity_n thy_o will_v be_v do_v in_o earth_n as_o it_o be_v in_o heaven_n 8_o such_o also_o as_o labour_v to_o depend_v whole_o upon_o the_o lord_n fatherly_a providence_n protection_n and_o watchful_a protection_n for_o this_o life_n and_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o it_o in_o a_o feel_n of_o our_o own_o natural_a frailty_n that_o if_o he_o but_o take_v away_o our_o breath_n we_o be_v go_v and_o can_v of_o ourselves_o continue_v one_o minute_n and_o withal_o that_o we_o be_v neither_o worthy_a of_o nor_o able_a of_o ourselves_o to_o get_v the_o least_o crumb_n of_o bread_n much_o less_o to_o cause_v it_o to_o do_v we_o any_o good_a and_o therefore_o such_o as_o use_v to_o beg_v it_o every_o day_n from_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o that_o as_o well_o for_o the_o poor_a as_o for_o ourselves_o be_v lively_o touch_v with_o their_o misery_n desirous_a to_o employ_v that_o which_o he_o bestow_v upon_o we_o to_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o his_o child_n labour_v as_o jacob_n and_o paul_n if_o we_o have_v but_o bread_n to_o be_v therewith_o content_a such_o as_o neither_o trust_n in_o the_o abundance_n of_o mean_n nor_o faint_a in_o the_o want_n of_o they_o but_o only_o use_v all_o mean_n appoint_v to_o serve_v his_o divine_a and_o fatherly_a providence_n cast_v all_o the_o care_n for_o the_o success_n upon_o he_o alone_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o can_v fail_v we_o nor_o forsake_v we_o of_o that_o that_o shall_v be_v best_a for_o we_o so_o far_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o we_o his_o people_n at_o least_o so_o long_o as_o we_o endeavour_n to_o honour_v he_o walk_v as_o his_o obedient_a child_n without_o this_o we_o can_v never_o pray_v aright_o give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n 9_o we_o must_v be_v such_o as_o use_v to_o travel_v under_o the_o burden_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n sin_n especial_o presumptuous_a and_o scandalous_a in_o the_o sense_n both_o of_o the_o multitude_n &_o haynousnes_n of_o they_o &_o also_o our_o misery_n by_o they_o until_o we_o be_v thorough_o wash_v from_o they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o have_v no_o other_o mean_n of_o delivery_n or_o satisfaction_n feel_v with_o paul_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o our_o daily_a infirmity_n to_o be_v as_o a_o death_n unto_o we_o and_o hereupon_o use_v to_o cry_v instant_o in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n never_o give_v he_o over_o until_o we_o obtain_v this_o assurance_n 10_o we_o must_v be_v void_a of_o malice_n enemy_n and_o such_o as_o use_v to_o pray_v for_o our_o very_a enemy_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v they_o any_o kindness_n whereby_o to_o gain_v they_o to_o christ_n or_o leave_v they_o more_o without_o excuse_n because_o than_o we_o have_v this_o assurance_n to_o be_v forgive_v and_o not_o else_o neither_o can_v we_o say_v in_o truth_n forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o but_o pray_v for_o a_o curse_n upon_o ourselves_o 11_o have_v a_o continual_a sense_n of_o the_o danger_n we_o stand_v in_o way_n of_o fall_v into_o some_o sin_n every_o hour_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n with_o innumerable_a evil_n follow_v thereupon_o through_o the_o deadly_a malice_n and_o subtlety_n of_o satan_n who_o have_v the_o advantage_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n to_o beguile_v we_o fear_v always_o lest_o for_o our_o sin_n the_o lord_n shall_v leave_v we_o in_o his_o hand_n and_o thereupon_o such_o as_o
credit_n riches_n &_o pleasure_n thereof_o which_o they_o ever_o hold_v forth_o unto_o we_o if_o we_o will_v follow_v their_o counsel_n and_o otherwise_o threaten_v not_o only_o the_o loss_n of_o all_o these_o but_o also_o of_o all_o comfort_n with_o hatred_n disgrace_n and_o many_o other_o evil_n which_o we_o must_v suffer_v from_o malicious_a man_n if_o we_o will_v make_v such_o a_o strict_a conscience_n of_o all_o our_o way_n to_o the_o very_a lest_o duty_n that_o thou_o have_v command_v and_o whereas_o we_o be_v ordinary_o secure_a in_o overween_a of_o our_o own_o strength_n show_v we_o oh_o lord_n the_o vileness_n of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n which_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o conspire_v with_o satan_n to_o our_o utter_a perdition_n &_o to_o swallow_v every_o bait_n which_o he_o lay_v for_o we_o without_o any_o fear_n of_o danger_n so_o that_o we_o have_v no_o strength_n more_o than_o thou_o reach_v forth_o thy_o hand_n to_o help_v us._n reveal_v unto_o we_o also_o the_o danger_n we_o stand_v in_o from_o thy_o glorious_a majesty_n lest_o y_fw-mi u._fw-mi shall_v leave_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o power_n of_o the_o tempter_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n to_o awake_v we_o from_o our_o security_n for_o our_o neglect_n of_o thy_o watch_n &_o careless_a use_v the_o mean_n of_o grace_n or_o at_o least_o for_o tempt_v thou_o in_o not_o avoid_v each_o occasion_n of_o temptation_n and_o see_v the_o tempter_n in_o all_o his_o temptation_n hide_v the_o danger_n &_o uglines_n of_o sin_n show_v only_o the_o fair_a side_n of_o it_o that_o be_v the_o goâ—d_n that_o we_o shall_v get_v thereby_o and_o choose_v the_o subtle_a and_o fit_a instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o purpose_n as_o the_o counsel_n or_o example_n of_o man_n of_o chief_a reputation_n sometime_o change_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n never_o come_v like_o himself_o whereby_o he_o deceive_v all_o the_o world_n and_o oft_o prevail_v with_o we_o thy_o own_o child_n at_o least_o to_o presume_v to_o sin_n because_o thou_o be_v so_o merciful_a good_a father_n set_v before_o we_o a_o continual_a view_n hereof_o and_o of_o the_o sundry_a evil_n which_o by_o every_o sin_n we_o haâ—e_v upon_o our_o head_n especial_o the_o wound_n of_o conscience_n which_o will_v certain_o come_v on_o we_o unless_o it_o be_v prevent_v &_o which_o none_o can_v bear_v make_v we_o to_o know_v that_o howsoever_o reprobat_n may_v wallow_v in_o their_o filth_n and_o escape_v unpunished_a here_o be_v reserve_v for_o hell_n and_o fat_v for_o destruction_n yet_o thou_o will_v not_o suffer_v any_o of_o we_o thy_o child_n who_o have_v begin_v to_o make_v a_o profession_n of_o thou_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n to_o commit_v the_o very_a lest_o sin_n but_o will_v make_v we_o feel_v the_o smart_n of_o it_o unless_o we_o prevent_v thou_o speedy_o by_o repentance_n because_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v dishonour_v by_o we_o nor_o have_v we_o condemn_v with_o the_o world_n &_o that_o the_o wicked_a may_v see_v thy_o hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o what_o plague_n remain_v for_o themselves_o for_o evermore_o yea_o oh_o holy_a father_n let_v we_o fear_v always_o lest_o thou_o shall_v leave_v we_o never_o so_o little_a &_o suspect_v all_o our_o way_n in_o as_o much_o as_o satan_n more_o malice_v we_o they_o any_o other_o of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o seek_v hourly_a to_o provoke_v thou_o to_o leave_v we_o in_o his_o hand_n and_o for_o that_o our_o sin_n will_v cause_n moto_fw-mi blaspheme_v harden_v they_o to_o perdition_n than_o the_o sin_n of_o any_o other_o whereupon_o very_o few_o of_o thy_o worthy_a servant_n have_v escape_v to_o the_o end_n without_o some_o grievous_a wound_n the_o scar_n whereof_o they_o have_v carry_v to_o their_o grave_n to_o the_o blemish_v their_o profession_n the_o grief_n of_o themselves_o and_o all_o the_o godly_a and_o therefore_o as_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o this_o only_a remedy_n to_o watch_v and_o pray_v that_o we_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n so_o make_v we_o able_a to_o keep_v this_o thy_o watch_n and_o by_o it_o to_o be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o ourselves_o &_o our_o particular_a infirmity_n that_o we_o may_v always_o wear_v the_o complete_a armour_n chief_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n &_o thy_o word_n ever_o in_o readiness_n against_o each_o temptation_n which_o wâ—l_v put_v satan_n to_o flight_n that_o be_v strengthen_v by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o may_v stand_v fast_o in_o the_o evil_a day_n &_o get_v the_o conquest_n without_o any_o grievous_a wound_n to_o thy_o great_a glory_n &_o our_o own_o great_a honour_n in_o the_o heaven_n we_o do_v not_o pray_v against_o temptation_n altogether_o know_v the_o profit_n that_o we_o reap_v thereby_o but_o that_o we_o may_v endure_v fight_v valiant_o and_o conquer_a until_o thou_o set_v the_o crown_n upon_o our_o head_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o etc._n etc._n we_o have_v be_v bold_a to_o beg_v all_o these_o thing_n of_o thou_o oh_o holy_a father_n because_o all_o kingdom_n power_n &_o glory_n be_v only_o thou_o acknowledge_v that_o we_o have_v receive_v all_o from_o thy_o heavenly_a bounty_n and_o be_v assure_v the_o thou_o will_v grant_v we_o all_o these_o thing_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v good_a for_o we_o so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v for_o thy_o own_o glory_n see_v thou_o be_v absolute_a lord_n &_o king_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n and_o do_v dispose_v guide_v and_o over-rule_v all_o thing_n as_o shall_v make_v most_o for_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o great_a good_a of_o we_o thy_o obedient_a subject_n and_o child_n that_o we_o may_v set_v forth_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o dominion_n and_o happiness_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n live_v as_o thy_o loyal_a subject_n to_o which_o we_o hereby_o bind_v ourselves_o for_o ever_o and_o so_o return_v all_o possible_a thank_n and_o praise_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n say_v ever_o amen_n be_v it_o so_o oh_o lord_n holy_a &_o true_a as_o we_o full_o believe_v it_o shall_v be_v even_o so_o amen_o come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n majesty_n oh_o lord_n most_o holy_a and_o most_o glorious_a who_o brightness_n the_o angel_n be_v not_o able_a to_o behold_v so_o terrible_a to_o all_o the_o ungodly_a as_o they_o shall_v wish_v the_o mountain_n to_o cover_v they_o that_o they_o may_v never_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o a_o most_o gracious_a and_o tender_a father_n to_o all_o thy_o child_n that_o desire_v to_o obey_v all_o thy_o commandment_n nature_n we_o that_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n and_o by_o nature_n through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n child_n of_o wrath_n in_o state_n of_o damnation_n bondslave_n of_o satan_n and_o most_o rebellious_a of_o all_o thy_o creature_n dare_v not_o presume_v of_o ourselves_o once_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n to_o heaven_n christ._n yet_o nevertheless_o see_v it_o have_v please_v thou_o of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n to_o adopt_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o grace_n through_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o have_v choose_v we_o hereunto_o buy_v we_o with_o his_o precious_a blood_n call_v we_o by_o thy_o gospel_n seal_v we_o with_o thy_o spirit_n and_o give_v he_o to_o be_v our_o perpetual_a mediator_n at_o thy_o right_a hand_n bid_v we_o to_o come_v to_o thou_o as_o to_o our_o tender_a father_n and_o call_v thou_o father_n through_o he_o oh_o dear_a father_n we_o present_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n only_o in_o his_o name_n mediator_n magnify_v thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o have_v he_o vouchsafe_v we_o this_o bless_a estate_n to_o be_v thy_o child_n 2._o and_o to_o have_v thy_o favour_n be_v the_o great_a happiness_n that_o ever_o can_v befall_v mortal_a creature_n assurance_n give_v we_o heart_n most_o gracious_a father_n to_o seek_v daily_o to_o increase_v this_o assurance_n by_o grow_v in_o repentance_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o faith_n in_o thy_o sweet_a promise_n frame_v we_o every_o day_n more_o &_o more_o to_o the_o image_n of_o thy_o son_n 6._o in_o all_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n affection_n be_v affection_a to_o reverence_n love_n and_o obey_v thou_o as_o our_o most_o dear_a father_n whole_o change_v in_o all_o the_o part_n &_o quality_n both_o of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o we_o may_v be_v no_o long_o stranger_n from_o thou_o as_o all_o the_o wicked_a be_v who_o bid_v thou_o to_o depart_v from_o they_o but_o may_v take_v our_o chief_a delight_n to_o be_v ever_o in_o thy_o presence_n father_n to_o hear_v thou_o to_o speak_v to_o we_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a word_n &_o to_o utter_v all_o our_o want_n and_o our_o whole_a heart_n to_o thou_o in_o our_o prayer_n cry_v oh_o father_n our_o and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v more_o evident_a child_n not_o only_o to_o
ourselves_o but_o to_o all_o the_o world_n that_o we_o be_v thy_o own_o child_n indeed_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o love_v all_o thy_o child_n be_v our_o brethren_n and_o sister_n above_o all_o other_o for_o thy_o sake_n alone_o and_o every_o one_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o they_o more_o lively_o carry_v thy_o image_n in_o all_o holiness_n excel_v in_o virtue_n virtue_n and_o so_o be_v more_o dear_a unto_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n that_o we_o may_v every_o day_n in_o all_o our_o prayer_n remember_v they_o as_o ourselves_o beg_v alike_o for_o they_o all_o say_v company_n our_o father_n and_o that_o we_o may_v delight_v in_o their_o company_n only_o as_o those_o with_o who_o we_o shall_v converse_v together_o for_o ever_o in_o the_o heaven_n knit_v all_o our_o heart_n in_o this_o firm_a bond_n of_o brotherly_a love_n duty_n that_o we_o may_v tender_o exhort_v relieve_v help_v comfort_n &_o support_v the_o weakness_n one_o of_o another_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v the_o edify_n of_o other_o afraid_a of_o give_v the_o least_o offence_n to_o grieve_v and_o much_o more_o to_o hinder_v the_o salvation_n or_o turn_v any_o one_o out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o life_n agreement_n let_v this_o happy_a brotherhood_n and_o holy_a agreement_n in_o all_o the_o substance_n of_o thy_o truth_n which_o be_v able_a undoubted_o to_o save_v our_o soul_n together_o with_o our_o joint_a profession_n to_o walk_v hand_n in_o hand_n in_o all_o the_o narrow_a way_n of_o life_n have_v more_o power_n firm_o to_o unite_v we_o than_o all_o the_o trash_n pomp_n or_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n with_o all_o the_o cunning_a of_o satan_n or_o antichrist_n can_v have_v to_o divide_v us._n be_v we_o not_o all_o that_o so_o walk_v interest_n thy_o own_o child_n have_v thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n thy_o spirit_n our_o comforter_n and_o earnest_n for_o our_o joint_a inheritance_n and_o glory_n notwithstanding_o all_o our_o infirmity_n and_o imperfection_n with_o some_o less_o diversity_n in_o judgement_n which_o must_v accompany_v we_o until_o we_o be_v perfect_a in_o the_o heaven_n confound_v therefore_o all_o the_o device_n of_o thy_o enemy_n confound_v that_o work_v this_o evil_n among_o thy_o own_o child_n to_o so_o great_a dishonour_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n whereby_o our_o enemy_n insult_v over_o we_o who_o have_v conspire_v thus_o to_o work_v our_o shame_n and_o to_o provoke_v thou_o against_o we_o ruin_n to_o leave_v we_o into_o their_o hand_n to_o our_o utter_a ruin_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a dear_a father_n let_v we_o never_o think_v our_o state_n to_o be_v good_a until_o we_o carry_v these_o hearty_a affection_n to_o all_o thy_o child_n good_a study_v to_o knit_v this_o bond_n of_o love_n be_v able_a true_o thus_o to_o pray_v our_o father_n for_o hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v translate_v from_o death_n unto_o life_n brethren_n because_o we_o love_v the_o brethren_n and_o until_o this_o time_n we_o abide_v still_o in_o death_n 14._o which_o art_n in_o heaven_n father_n and_o whereas_o thou_o our_o father_n be_v high_o exalt_v in_o the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n and_o there_o also_o have_v provide_v throne_n for_o we_o thy_o child_n after_o we_o have_v suffer_v a_o little_a humble_v we_o evermore_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o greatness_n together_o with_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o unworthiness_n be_v but_o poor_a worm_n crawl_v upon_o the_o earth_n &_o load_v with_o innumerable_a sin_n and_o yet_o withal_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n always_o unto_o the_o heaven_n affection_n there_o to_o be_v conversant_a with_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n mind_v heavenly_a thing_n especial_o in_o all_o our_o prayer_n long_v there_o to_o behold_v thou_o face_n to_o face_n and_o that_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n while_o we_o abide_v here_o below_o conversation_n we_o may_v be_v of_o such_o heavenly_a conversation_n so_o use_v y_o e_o world_n as_o if_o we_o use_v it_o not_o that_o the_o world_n may_v see_v that_o we_o be_v not_o of_o it_o but_o pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n here_o and_o thy_o heavenly_a child_n child_n and_o that_o ourselves_o also_o may_v hereby_o grow_v up_o to_o a_o strong_a assurance_n that_o heaven_n be_v we_o 9_o &_o all_o the_o joy_n thereof_o reserve_v for_o we_o by_o our_o lord_n &_o saviour_n good_a and_o all_o the_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n at_o a_o league_n with_o we_o to_o do_v we_o good_a so_o far_o as_o shall_v stand_v with_o thy_o honour_n and_o our_o salvation_n ever_o ready_a to_o help_v in_o time_n of_o need_n hallow_a be_v thy_o name_n and_o see_v thou_o oh_o tender_a father_n have_v vouchsafe_v we_o this_o honour_n above_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o word_n child_n to_o be_v thou_o own_o child_n and_o heir_n of_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n whereas_o thou_o may_v justly_o have_v leave_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n with_o all_o the_o wicked_a to_o everlasting_a shame_n and_o perdition_n thing_n give_v we_o grace_v good_a father_n to_o testify_v our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n 17._o in_o study_v in_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n which_o way_n to_o honour_v thou_o creature_n open_v our_o blind_a eye_n to_o this_o end_n to_o behold_v the_o glory_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n power_n goodness_n and_o righteousness_n shine_v in_o all_o thy_o work_n even_o in_o the_o base_a creature_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n and_o much_o more_o in_o thy_o heavenly_a word_n judgement_n chief_o in_o all_o thy_o terrible_a judgement_n execute_v upon_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o church_n therein_o reveil_v mercy_n with_o mercy_n towards_o thy_o child_n 17._o and_o which_o thou_o still_o show_v every_o day_n especial_o towards_o ourselves_o make_v we_o able_a to_o take_v every_o occasion_n to_o consider_v of_o aright_o they_o and_o set_v forth_o the_o praise_n belong_v to_o thou_o therein_o and_o have_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o they_o both_o in_o word_n &_o deed_n y_z t_o by_o we_o thy_o great_a name_n may_v be_v know_v &_o magnify_v in_o all_o the_o world_n above_o all_o enemy_n set_v ever_o before_o our_o face_n good_a lord_n that_o wonderful_a glory_n wherein_o thou_o have_v be_v magnify_v in_o these_o our_o day_n and_o before_o our_o day_n in_o the_o evident_a declaration_n both_o of_o thy_o displeasure_n against_o we_o of_o this_o sinful_a nation_n and_o withal_o of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o tender_a care_n for_o we_o and_o wrath_n against_o our_o enemy_n how_o for_o dishonour_v thou_o mercy_n by_o abuse_v thy_o gospel_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o with_o such_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n as_o never_o nation_n know_v before_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o correct_v our_o grievous_a transgression_n and_o security_n amendment_n as_o a_o tender_a father_n with_o thy_o mild_a rod_n of_o dearth_n pestilence_n &_o sundry_a the_o like_a to_o bring_v we_o to_o amendment_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o more_o cheerfulness_n to_o embrace_v thy_o gospel_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o all_o but_o also_o raise_v up_o against_o we_o sundry_a time_n most_o cruel_a enemy_n threaten_v not_o only_o the_o take_n away_o thy_o gospel_n but_o our_o utter_a destruction_n also_o execution_n &_o bring_v the_o enemy_n to_o the_o very_a execution_n thereof_o because_o we_o will_v not_o serve_v thou_o with_o good_a heart_n according_a to_o all_o thy_o mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o and_o yet_o ever_o when_o we_o have_v cry_v unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v hear_v we_o he_o as_o thou_o do_v thy_o people_n israel_n and_o as_o thou_o do_v hear_v jehosaphat_n against_o the_o moabit_n and_o ezechiah_n and_o isaiah_n against_o the_o proud_a assyrian_a and_o pluck_v they_o back_o in_o the_o instant_n have_v take_v vengeance_n for_o we_o that_o we_o have_v oft_o think_v that_o they_o dare_v never_o have_v rise_v against_o we_o any_o more_o nation_n so_o as_o if_o the_o most_o barbarous_a nation_n of_o the_o earth_n have_v receive_v but_o the_o least_o of_o our_o deliverance_n with_o our_o mean_n they_o undoubted_o have_v repent_v long_o ago_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n as_o we_o for_o the_o present_n have_v promise_v unto_o thou_o oh_o gracious_a father_n this_o enable_v we_o always_o to_o remember_v and_o acknowledge_v this_o and_o to_o see_v moreover_o that_o thy_o anger_n be_v not_o yet_o turn_v away_o but_o more_o fearful_o kindle_v against_o we_o malice_n for_o that_o as_o our_o sin_n and_o provocation_n be_v multiply_v so_o these_o our_o bloody_a enemy_n instead_o of_o decrease_v or_o join_v themselves_o unto_o we_o do_v still_o increase_v daily_o and_o their_o malice_n be_v become_v much_o more_o deadly_a against_o we_o thy_o poor_a child_n without_o hope_n of_o leave_v off_o will_n until_o they_o have_v wrought_v either_o we_o or_o at_o least_o their_o own_o utter_a ruin_n which_o in_o time_n they_o must_v needs_o effect_v good_a father_n cause_n this_o principal_a token_n of_o
be_v careful_a to_o keep_v our_o rank_n and_o the_o watch_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v continual_o pray_v in_o feeling_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a 12_o carry_v always_o a_o reverend_a and_o thankful_a acknowledgement_n of_o his_o absolute_a kingdom_n elect_a power_n and_o sovereignty_n over_o all_o creature_n that_o he_o overrule_v both_o the_o rage_n of_o man_n and_o devil_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n dispose_v all_o to_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o obedient_a subject_n and_o child_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ever_o able_a to_o sound_v forth_o with_o thankfulness_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 13_o last_o we_o must_v be_v such_o true_a believer_n amen_o as_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o will_v grant_v all_o that_o we_o beg_v as_o shall_v be_v most_o for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o great_a good_a of_o his_o elect_a do_v rest_n ourselves_o whole_o upon_o his_o fatherly_a love_n be_v able_a in_o thankfulness_n ever_o to_o say_v amen_n lord_n let_v it_o be_v so_o as_o we_o do_v assure_v our_o heart_n it_o shall_v be_v the_o power_n of_o true_a prayer_n 1_o when_o we_o be_v such_o sound_a christian_n favour_n and_o use_v to_o pray_v in_o this_o manner_n we_o shall_v have_v a_o certain_a assurance_n that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n 12._o and_o in_o his_o favour_n 26._o and_o such_o as_o shall_v be_v save_v undoubted_o for_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n seal_v and_o the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n 22._o 2_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o comfortable_a and_o sanctify_a use_n of_o all_o thing_n we_o enjoy_v us._n 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o 3_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o obtain_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o for_o so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v for_o his_o own_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a for_o the_o very_a form_n of_o prayer_n contain_v a_o most_o gracious_a promise_n that_o so_o ask_v we_o shall_v obtain_v otherwise_o our_o saviour_n will_v never_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v so_o assure_v we_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v in_o faith_n we_o shall_v have_v and_o that_o according_a to_o our_o faith_n it_o shall_v be_v do_v unto_o us._n 4_o the_o servant_n prayer_n of_o a_o few_o of_o we_o blessing_n be_v such_o as_o be_v describe_v shall_v do_v more_o for_o turn_v away_o any_o judgement_n from_o the_o church_n discover_v and_o overthrow_v the_o deep_a plot_n of_o god_n enemy_n or_o for_o procure_v any_o blessing_n to_o our_o land_n than_o many_o of_o our_o valiant_a soldier_n and_o wise_a politician_n or_o then_o many_o thousand_o of_o our_o enemy_n &_o hundred_o thousand_o of_o the_o wicked_a join_n with_o they_o to_o provoke_v the_o lord_n by_o their_o sin_n can_v do_v to_o bring_v a_o judgement_n upon_o us._n for_o we_o know_v how_o many_o time_n that_o one_o moses_n stay_v the_o lord_n hand_n that_o he_o can_v not_o destroy_v his_o people_n and_o also_o that_o eliah_n be_v the_o chariot_n and_o horseman_n of_o israel_n yet_o be_v they_o man_n subject_a to_o like_a passion_n that_o we_o be_v for_o our_o god_n be_v still_o the_o same_o of_o infinite_a compassion_n and_o therefore_o look_v what_o god_n servant_n have_v be_v former_o able_a to_o do_v by_o their_o prayer_n the_o same_o shall_v we_o do_v still_o so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v necessary_a if_o we_o strive_v to_o walk_v in_o their_o step_n so_o that_o we_o have_v no_o cause_n to_o fear_v since_o one_o of_o they_o alone_o can_v so_o far_o prevail_v with_o the_o lord_n but_o that_o many_o of_o we_o join_v as_o a_o a_o mie_n to_o compass_v the_o lord_n about_o with_o our_o prayer_n and_o tear_n may_v much_o more_o overcome_v his_o heavenly_a majesty_n if_o our_o heart_n and_o hand_n be_v steadie_a with_o moses_n especial_o he_o have_v show_v such_o token_n of_o his_o compassion_n and_o love_n towards_o his_o choose_a flock_n among_o we_o as_o never_o in_o any_o age_n more_o 30._o and_o now_o call_v we_o also_o to_o stand_v up_o in_o the_o breach_n 30._o have_v assure_v we_o that_o the_o innocent_a shall_v deliver_v the_o island_n therefore_o all_o of_o we_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n must_v cheerful_o each_o encourage_v one_o another_o to_o this_o duty_n 4._o confirm_v the_o weaâ—â—e_a hand_n and_o weary_a knee_n 12._o be_v certain_o assure_v of_o this_o at_o least_o that_o though_o the_o lord_n decree_v shall_v be_v go_v forth_o against_o we_o for_o all_o our_o exceed_a provocation_n and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v the_o whole_a at_o our_o prayer_n whereof_o notwithstanding_o we_o may_v have_v gracious_a hope_n to_o the_o contrary_a if_o we_o can_v but_o find_v our_o heart_n fervent_o set_v to_o this_o duty_n of_o prayer_n yet_o we_o shall_v save_v our_o own_o soul_n 14._o and_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v unto_o we_o as_o a_o sanctuary_n whereas_o otherwise_o if_o such_o a_o judgement_n come_v upon_o we_o as_o have_v be_v so_o oft_o almost_o full_o execute_v which_o the_o lord_n in_o mercy_n still_o save_o we_o from_o we_o be_v all_o accessary_a to_o it_o who_o have_v not_o seek_v in_o time_n to_o turn_v it_o away_o and_o accurse_a with_o meroz_n 23._o because_o we_o come_v not_o to_o help_v the_o lord_n against_o the_o mighty_a and_o so_o shall_v find_v nothing_o but_o fear_n and_o a_o evil_a conscience_n to_o chase_v we_o 1._o whereas_o on_o the_o contrary_n we_o shall_v be_v strong_a and_o courageous_a as_o lion_n whatsoever_o come_v to_o pass_v know_v that_o even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o fire_n there_o he_o will_v be_v with_o we_o 3._o that_o the_o flame_n shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o kindle_v on_o we_o more_o than_o he_o will_v dispose_v to_o his_o own_o exceed_a glory_n and_o our_o endless_a comfort_n and_o also_o in_o the_o flood_n that_o they_o do_v not_o overwhelm_v us._n a_o most_o heavenly_a and_o sure_a rule_n according_a to_o the_o whole_a lord_n prayer_n in_o order_n whereby_o we_o may_v grow_v to_o strong_a assurance_n and_o much_o power_n in_o prayer_n live_v always_o as_o a_o obedient_a child_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n humble_v in_o the_o reverence_n of_o his_o most_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n and_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthines_n to_o be_v call_v his_o child_n long_v until_o he_o take_v thou_o unto_o himself_o into_o the_o heaven_n study_v what_o way_n thou_o may_v it_o honour_v he_o most_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o that_o first_o by_o yield_v all_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o gain_v more_o thereunto_o attend_v continual_o what_o his_o divine_a will_n and_o pleasure_n be_v concern_v thou_o chief_o in_o thy_o particular_a call_n and_o the_o charge_v commit_v unto_o thou_o and_o then_o thou_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o god_n all-sufficient_a unto_o thou_o more_o tender_a over_o thou_o then_o ever_o be_v father_n or_o mother_n perform_v unto_o thou_o all_o his_o promise_n according_a to_o all_o thy_o petition_n for_o this_o and_o for_o the_o better_a life_n and_o seal_v unto_o thou_o a_o plentiful_a assurance_n of_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o that_o he_o will_v save_v thou_o from_o the_o tempter_n and_o all_o evil_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o hurt_v thou_o that_o thou_o shall_v be_v able_a with_o all_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o acknowledge_v upon_o happy_a experience_n his_o absolute_a kingdom_n and_o power_n and_o so_o to_o give_v he_o continual_o with_o all_o his_o holy_a angel_n all_o glory_n praise_n and_o dominion_n rest_v thyself_o most_o full_o satisfy_v in_o his_o only_a love_n and_o favour_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o in_o other_o word_n most_o plain_o for_o the_o understanding_n of_o the_o simple_a observe_v diligent_o the_o watch_n of_o the_o lord_n grow_v daily_o in_o the_o practice_n of_o every_o commandment_n and_o faith_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n and_o keep_v in_o thy_o heart_n a_o catalogue_n or_o short_a sum_n of_o thy_o own_o chief_a sin_n want_n and_o infirmity_n together_o with_o the_o main_a sin_n and_o want_v of_o the_o land_n and_o token_n of_o the_o lord_n wrath_n due_a thereunto_o gather_v by_o wise_a observation_n according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o watch_n and_o withal_o set_v before_o thou_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o the_o lord_n love_n and_o compassion_n towards_o he_o with_o his_o special_a favour_n towards_o thyself_o and_o then_o pray_v fervent_o in_o faith_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n look_v steadfast_o at_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o saviour_n cry_v only_o in_o zeal_n for_o his_o glory_n and_o kingdom_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pierce_v the_o heaven_n
the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o true_a watch_n contain_v the_o perfect_a rule_n and_o sum_n of_o prayer_n so_o plain_o set_v down_o that_o the_o weak_a christian_a take_v but_o the_o least_o pain_n may_v in_o a_o very_a short_a space_n learn_v to_o pray_v of_o himself_o with_o much_o assurance_n and_o comfort_n both_o to_o get_v strength_n to_o observe_v the_o lord_n watch_v and_o to_o help_v to_o turn_v away_o or_o at_o least_o find_v comfort_n in_o the_o evil_n that_o be_v to_o come_v luk._n 21._o 36._o watch_z and_o pray_v continual_o that_o you_o may_v be_v account_v worthy_a to_o escape_v all_o these_o thing_n that_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o that_o you_o may_v stand_v before_o the_o son_n of_o man._n isaiah_n 62._o 6._o 7._o you_o that_o be_v the_o lord_n remembrancer_n give_v he_o no_o rest_n at_o london_n print_v f._n k._n for_o samuel_n macham_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v at_o his_o shop_n in_o paul_n church_n yard_n at_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o bul-head_n 1607._o to_o the_o right_n honourable_a my_o singular_a good_a lady_n l._n elizabeth_n countess_n of_o huntingdon_n our_o saviour_n have_v not_o without_o good_a cause_n right_o honourable_a so_o oft_o call_v on_o we_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v 38._o join_v these_o two_o together_o and_o warn_v his_o disciple_n in_o their_o great_a danger_n to_o watch_v and_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v not_o fall_v into_o temptation_n and_o also_o charge_v we_o all_o to_o watch_v and_o pray_v continual_o that_o we_o may_v be_v account_v worthy_a to_o escape_v all_o the_o evil_n that_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v 36._o and_o to_o stand_v before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n because_o we_o can_v neither_o watch_v unless_o we_o pray_v to_o obtain_v strength_n from_o the_o lord_n by_o it_o nor_o pray_v with_o any_o comfort_n or_o power_n unless_o we_o watch_v nor_o ever_o get_v assurance_n to_o escape_v the_o evil_n that_o shall_v come_v on_o the_o world_n much_o less_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o damnation_n of_o hell_n and_o appear_v with_o boldness_n before_o our_o saviour_n unless_o we_o both_o watch_n and_o pray_v in_o regard_v whereof_o first_o my_o duty_n to_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n who_o prepare_v the_o watch_n against_o so_o needful_a a_o time_n and_o after_o so_o gracious_o cause_v my_o poor_a desire_n therein_o to_o be_v accept_v in_o his_o church_n have_v encourage_v i_o to_o endeavour_n to_o adjoine_v unto_o the_o watch_n this_o short_a direction_n for_o prayer_n as_o a_o second_o part_n &_o unseparable_a companion_n for_o the_o further_a good_a of_o his_o servant_n of_o who_o sundry_a have_v desire_v it_o at_o my_o hand_n and_o second_o your_o ladyship_n most_o favourable_a acceptance_n of_o it_o be_v dedicate_v unto_o my_o honourable_a lord_n persuade_v i_o of_o your_o honour_n unfeigned_a desire_n both_o to_o observe_v the_o same_o and_o walk_v in_o all_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v embolden_v i_o to_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o unto_o your_o honourable_a ladyship_n both_o to_o testify_v my_o dutiful_a &_o thankful_a affection_n to_o your_o honour_n also_o and_o withal_o my_o fervent_a desire_n that_o you_o may_v both_o walk_v hand_n in_o hand_n all_o your_o day_n in_o the_o selfsame_o narrow_a way_n of_o eternal_a life_n as_o be_v of_o the_o same_o heart_n and_o holy_a accord_n enable_v thereunto_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n obtain_v by_o continual_a and_o instant_a prayer_n that_o so_o you_o may_v shine_v as_o glorious_a light_n together_o in_o the_o earth_n and_o after_o in_o the_o heaven_n above_o the_o brightness_n of_o the_o sun_n for_o evermore_o this_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n your_o key_n into_o the_o palace_n of_o the_o almighty_a 22._o and_o to_o the_o presence_n chamber_n of_o his_o glorious_a majesty_n 18._o whereby_o you_o may_v be_v admit_v at_o all_o time_n 8._o to_o most_o familiar_a conference_n receive_v immediate_a answer_n from_o his_o highness_n 24_o obtain_v the_o riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o his_o house_n with_o the_o most_o precious_a jewel_n of_o his_o treasury_n to_o adorn_v you_o far_o more_o glorious_o than_o all_o the_o pearl_n &_o precious_a stone_n of_o all_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o earth_n all_o which_o shall_v utter_o vanish_v as_o the_o dim_a star_n when_o the_o brightness_n of_o your_o glory_n shall_v appear_v 2._o you_o shall_v as_o israel_n prevail_v with_o your_o god_n 14._o have_v his_o angel_n and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o heaven_n at_o your_o desire_n 47._o all_o be_v at_o a_o perpetual_a league_n with_o you_o 18._o vanquish_v the_o devil_n and_o put_v they_o to_o slight_v 29._o overthrow_n the_o plot_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o be_v accept_v for_o the_o church_n subdue_v in_o yourself_o each_o corruption_n bring_v every_o thought_n into_o a_o holy_a obedience_n find_v the_o comforter_n at_o hand_n in_o all_o your_o trial_n the_o sweet_a voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n make_v you_o with_o confidence_n to_o call_v he_o abba_n oh_o father_n 16._o and_o give_v you_o most_o strong_a assurance_n of_o a_o kingdom_n and_o the_o life_n of_o the_o angel_n in_o the_o very_a terror_n of_o death_n and_o in_o a_o word_n you_o shall_v thus_o most_o happy_o redeem_v the_o day_n of_o our_o vanity_n and_o treasure_n up_o in_o heaven_n abundant_o against_o the_o time_n of_o the_o perfect_a accomplishment_n of_o your_o eternal_a triumph_n and_o felicity_n whereunto_o according_a to_o my_o perpetual_a bind_a duty_n i_o shall_v always_o strive_v during_o my_o life_n both_o by_o my_o incessant_a prayer_n and_o all_o other_o holy_a mean_n which_o the_o lord_n shall_v in_o mercy_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o his_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n and_o in_o this_o study_n towards_o your_o eternal_a glory_n and_o happiness_n i_o rest_v myself_o nothing_o doubt_v of_o your_o like_a honourable_a acceptation_n of_o this_o my_o poor_a endeavour_n howsoever_o pen_v in_o a_o most_o plain_a and_o familiar_a stile_n not_o to_o delight_v the_o curious_a with_o a_o hour_n read_v which_o i_o leave_v to_o other_o but_o to_o help_v the_o honest_a heart_n that_o be_v desirous_a to_o learn_v of_o our_o saviour_n how_o to_o pray_v 1._o and_o continue_v therein_o in_o this_o life_n without_o faint_a 14._o to_o rejoice_v and_o sing_v with_o the_o angel_n for_o ever_o after_o when_o all_o other_o shall_v weep_v and_o mourn_v and_o never_o find_v any_o comfort_n or_o release_v your_o honour_n in_o the_o lord_n ever_o to_o be_v command_v john_n brinsley_n the_o preface_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n contain_v a_o large_a and_o plain_a direction_n to_o all_o the_o simple_a sort_n how_o to_o use_v this_o aright_o and_o a_o earnest_a exhortation_n to_o all_o sort_n to_o give_v themselves_o instant_o to_o watch_v and_o prayer_n it_o have_v be_v wish_v christian_n and_o love_a reader_n that_o as_o i_o have_v go_v brief_o through_o the_o commandment_n and_o article_n of_o the_o faith_n to_o set_v down_o the_o true_a watch_n so_o i_o will_v take_v some_o pain_n in_o like_a manner_n to_o go_v through_o the_o lord_n prayer_n to_o set_v down_o the_o rule_n and_o sum_n of_o prayer_n for_o the_o further_a perfect_a and_o our_o better_a perform_v the_o same_o watch_n whereupon_o notwithstanding_o my_o great_a inability_n in_o respect_n of_o many_o of_o my_o brethren_n yet_o consider_v the_o lord_n former_a mercy_n who_o show_v his_o power_n in_o weakness_n and_o that_o by_o this_o motion_n of_o diverse_a he_o seem_v to_o require_v my_o poor_a labour_n in_o this_o also_o i_o have_v attempt_v likewise_o to_o make_v trial_n herein_o the_o better_a to_o enable_v the_o simple_a sort_n and_o to_o stir_v up_o all_o sort_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n of_o prayer_n that_o we_o may_v obtain_v strength_n from_o the_o lord_n to_o keep_v his_o watch_n more_o faithful_o with_o innumerable_a other_o benefit_n procure_v by_o the_o same_o and_o the_o rather_o weigh_v well_o into_o what_o dangerous_a time_n we_o be_v fall_v wherein_o the_o great_a part_n as_o it_o be_v much_o to_o be_v fear_v in_o such_o a_o decline_a to_o atheism_n and_o general_o to_o extreme_a coldness_n or_o lukewarmness_a do_v seldom_o or_o never_o pray_v private_o unless_o perhaps_o they_o use_v the_o lord_n prayer_n without_o understanding_n and_o of_o those_o who_o use_v to_o pray_v some_o although_o they_o pray_v much_o yet_o they_o do_v it_o very_o superstitious_o to_o the_o provoke_a of_o the_o lord_n and_o hurt_v of_o their_o own_o soul_n instead_o of_o receive_v any_o true_a comfort_n therein_o as_o all_o our_o popish_a sort_n do_v other_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o pray_v but_o want_v ability_n or_o leisure_n as_o all_o our_o young_a and_o weak_a christian_n a_o three_o sort_n droop_v in_o their_o trouble_n temptation_n and_o fear_n &_o be_v at_o their_o wit_n end_n as_o jacob_n son_n not_o know_v what_o way_n
prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n according_o for_o each_o of_o our_o particular_a and_o principal_a sin_n be_v as_o satan_n that_o stand_v at_o jehosuahs_n right_a hand_n that_o our_o prayer_n can_v go_v up_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o all_o other_o that_o every_o one_o who_o conscience_n do_v accuse_v they_o of_o cruelty_n towards_o their_o brethren_n will_v take_v away_o that_o cry_a sin_n of_o oppression_n cry_v loud_o for_o vengeance_n then_o all_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o earth_n beside_o which_o bring_v the_o flood_n of_o water_n when_o the_o earth_n be_v fill_v with_o cruelty_n and_o bring_v in_o the_o fierce_a babylonian_a to_o oppress_v and_o spoil_v the_o great_a man_n in_o judea_n and_o to_o make_v those_o goodly_a house_n desolate_a 9_o which_o have_v former_o be_v build_v by_o the_o oppression_n and_o spoil_v of_o the_o poor_a which_o make_v the_o poor_a to_o sigh_v be_v weary_a of_o their_o life_n 5._o who_o sigh_n the_o lord_n must_v needs_o hear_v and_o avenge_v 23._o when_o man_n regard_v they_o not_o 11._o which_o will_v so_o shut_v up_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o lord_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n that_o he_o will_v show_v we_o no_o more_o mercy_n but_o reject_v all_o our_o prayer_n because_o we_o will_v have_v no_o mercy_n of_o the_o poor_a no_o though_o noah_n job_n and_o daniel_n be_v among_o we_o 14._o that_o they_o shall_v but_o save_v their_o own_o soul_n and_o so_o must_v needs_o bring_v a_o fearful_a desolation_n upon_o our_o sinful_a nation_n unless_o it_o be_v speedy_o redress_v beside_o the_o blasphemy_n of_o the_o idolatrous_a enemy_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o their_o brag_v of_o their_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o pity_n thereby_o move_v the_o people_n to_o a_o discontentednes_n &_o to_o dislike_v of_o the_o religion_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o be_v the_o breeder_n and_o nourisher_n of_o all_o such_o cruel_a and_o unmerciful_a deal_n though_o even_o in_o this_o same_o bloody_a sin_n they_o be_v as_o deep_a as_o any_o other_o second_o that_o all_o will_v learn_v of_o our_o saviour_n to_o pray_v as_o he_o have_v command_v pray_v i_o have_v this_o confident_a hope_n that_o the_o weak_a christian_a among_o we_o have_v a_o good_a heart_n simple_a although_o he_o have_v never_o be_v able_a to_o utter_v his_o request_n to_o god_n for_o himself_o or_o god_n church_n meditation_n will_v in_o few_o week_n but_o follow_v this_o poor_a direction_n learn_v to_o pray_v in_o feel_v with_o much_o comfort_n &_o those_o who_o want_v good_a heart_n will_v by_o this_o practice_n obtain_v they_o three_o that_o we_o will_v all_o join_v to_o pray_v according_a to_o the_o two_o first_o petition_n for_o the_o church_n of_o god_n our_o prince_n and_o realm_n with_o true_a unity_n therein_o chief_o and_o against_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o they_o for_o then_o undoubted_o we_o shall_v neither_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o practice_n of_o the_o pope_n seminary_n nor_o devil_n hereof_o nor_o yet_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o world_n but_o only_o stand_v still_o with_o moses_n and_o see_v what_o the_o lord_n will_v still_o do_v for_o us._n happy_a shall_v they_o be_v who_o the_o lord_n single_v out_o unto_o this_o work_n to_o be_v if_o it_o be_v but_o as_o one_o of_o gedeon_n three_o hundred_o for_o the_o perpetual_a preservation_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n and_o their_o country_n but_o for_o the_o rest_n although_o they_o escape_v the_o bear_n yet_o a_o lion_n shall_v tear_v they_o in_o piece_n for_o be_v deliver_v with_o god_n sâ—ruants_n from_o the_o temporal_a judgement_n the_o eternal_a wrath_n of_o god_n do_v certain_o remain_v for_o they_o wherefore_o give_v i_o leave_v to_o speak_v a_o little_a further_o prayer_n unto_o your_o soul_n in_o this_o important_a business_n if_o i_o may_v awake_v but_o some_o of_o you_o you_o that_o spend_v your_o life_n in_o pleasure_n will_v you_o not_o be_v persuade_v to_o spend_v some_o pleasure_n hour_n in_o this_o heavenly_a work_n to_o talk_v with_o god_n for_o the_o save_v your_o own_o soul_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o lord_n oh_o that_o you_o know_v the_o unspeakable_a sweetness_n that_o herein_o you_o shall_v find_v whereas_o in_o your_o vain_a pleasure_n what_o can_v you_o look_v for_o but_o intolerable_a bitterness_n in_o the_o end_n will_v not_o all_o these_o increase_n the_o wrath_n against_o we_o whereas_o the_o change_v they_o into_o prayer_n with_o fast_v and_o tear_n will_v be_v as_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o noah_n wherein_o the_o lord_n will_v certain_o smell_v a_o savour_n of_o rest_n and_o as_o the_o repentance_n of_o niniveh_n that_o he_o that_o have_v compassion_n on_o the_o poor_a ignorant_a heathen_a will_v much_o more_o cause_n his_o face_n to_o shine_v still_o more_o bright_a upon_o we_o who_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v so_o long_a the_o profession_n of_o his_o name_n know_v it_o for_o certain_a as_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v any_o of_o you_o mo_z of_o his_o outward_a blessing_n &_o with_o they_o more_o time_n &_o mean_n to_o serve_v he_o so_o he_o look_v for_o so_o much_o more_o time_n at_o your_o hand_n to_o be_v spend_v in_o instant_a prayer_n then_o of_o any_o other_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o so_o must_v your_o account_n be_v do_v not_o the_o popish_a sort_n that_o live_v in_o your_o bosom_n observe_v beside_o your_o extreme_a irreligiousnes_n how_o you_o never_o use_v to_o pray_v private_o or_o with_o any_o devotion_n and_o be_v they_o not_o hereby_o harden_v to_o like_v far_o better_o of_o their_o own_o blind_a superstition_n wherein_o they_o spend_v so_o much_o time_n in_o prayer_n how_o will_v you_o answer_v your_o god_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o so_o many_o soul_n as_o hereby_o perish_v if_o you_o can_v be_v persuade_v which_o you_o will_v one_o day_n feel_v either_o in_o this_o life_n or_o when_o it_o be_v utterlie_o too_o late_o that_o these_o &_o all_o other_o your_o sin_n wherein_o now_o be_v your_o felicity_n will_v be_v as_o so_o many_o sword_n to_o pierce_v your_o poor_a soul_n and_o so_o many_o devil_n to_o torment_v you_o eternal_o and_o your_o repentance_n &_o death_n altogether_o uncertain_a you_o dare_v not_o let_v one_o minute_n pass_v but_o will_v fall_v into_o bitter_a mourning_n for_o all_o your_o sin_n and_o for_o your_o time_n so_o ill_o spend_v and_o be_v warn_v by_o our_o saviour_n to_o begin_v to_o watch_v and_o pray_v that_o you_o may_v escape_v all_o these_o misery_n that_o will_v certain_o come_v upon_o you_o you_o also_o that_o have_v fill_v your_o house_n with_o the_o spoil_n of_o the_o poor_a &_o the_o earth_n with_o their_o cry_n the_o cry_n of_o your_o sin_n be_v go_v up_o into_o the_o heaven_n that_o the_o lord_n threaten_v to_o be_v avenge_v forthwith_o let_v the_o counsel_n of_o daniel_n to_o nabuchadnezar_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o you_o 24._o if_o you_o will_v escape_v the_o decree_n that_o be_v come_v forth_o against_o you_o break_v off_o your_o sin_n by_o righteousness_n and_o your_o iniquity_n by_o mercy_n towards_o the_o poor_a 20._o repent_v and_o make_v restitution_n while_o you_o may_v cease_v to_o do_v evil_a learn_v to_o do_v well_o seek_v judgement_n relieve_v the_o oppress_v judge_v the_o fatherless_a and_o defend_v the_o widow_n as_o the_o lord_n bid_v you_o by_o his_o prophet_n then_o you_o may_v pray_v and_o your_o prayer_n shall_v be_v hear_v though_o your_o sin_n be_v as_o crimson_a that_o be_v most_o bloody_a sin_n yet_o they_o shall_v be_v make_v white_a as_o snow_n if_o you_o consent_v and_o obey_v you_o shall_v eat_v the_o good_a thing_n of_o the_o land_n but_o if_o you_o refuse_v and_o be_v rebellious_a you_o shall_v be_v devour_v with_o the_o sword_n for_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o your_o oppression_n which_o have_v press_v down_o the_o poor_a unto_o the_o ground_n will_v one_o day_n crush_v you_o into_o the_o bottom_n of_o hell_n and_o will_v be_v a_o load_n heavy_a than_o the_o whole_a earth_n upon_o you_o that_o you_o will_v give_v all_o the_o world_n if_o you_o have_v it_o to_o be_v disburden_v of_o they_o and_o at_o your_o death_n the_o judgement_n threaten_v unto_o jehoiakim_n shall_v sure_o light_v upon_o you_o 19_o that_o none_o shall_v lament_v or_o mourn_v for_o you_o to_o say_v ah_o lord_n ah_o his_o glory_n but_o all_o shall_v rejoice_v that_o the_o earth_n be_v ease_v of_o you_o and_o your_o remembrance_n shall_v remain_v most_o vile_a and_o loathsome_a to_o all_o posterity_n as_o the_o memory_n of_o other_o oppressor_n do_v before_o and_o for_o you_o that_o will_v never_o spare_v so_o much_o as_o one_o hour_n from_o your_o worldly_a business_n to_o private_a prayer_n worldling_n when_o god_n open_v your_o eye_n to_o discern_v the_o true_a profit_n hereof_o above_o the_o other_o &_o that_o hitherto_o you_o have_v be_v mere_o of_o
the_o token_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o despise_v he_o to_o the_o face_n scorn_v and_o hate_v nothing_o so_o much_o as_o a_o holy_a care_n to_o serve_v he_o according_a to_o his_o wil._n or_o what_o follow_v among_o man_n even_o the_o most_o equal_a &_o merciful_a after_o the_o three_o admonition_n at_o most_o but_o the_o due_a execution_n &_o final_a expulsion_n and_o whether_o we_o have_v not_o just_a cause_n to_o fear_n and_o seek_v to_o pacify_v his_o wrath_n or_o whether_o he_o may_v not_o most_o righteous_o cause_v his_o own_o child_n to_o cry_v in_o feel_v the_o misery_n which_o have_v not_o cry_v out_o in_o see_v the_o abomination_n &_o seek_v to_o pacify_v he_o and_o also_o whether_o he_o may_v not_o just_o pluck_v the_o world_n from_o we_o which_o have_v so_o bewitch_v &_o pluck_v we_o from_o he_o and_o to_o conclude_v whether_o it_o be_v not_o much_o better_a that_o we_o each_o awake_a and_o meet_v he_o in_o time_n with_o entreaty_n of_o peace_n because_o he_o be_v so_o merciful_a they_o to_o be_v awake_v of_o he_o and_o cry_v day_n and_o night_n as_o his_o people_n in_o the_o captivity_n when_o it_o be_v too_o late_o and_o he_o will_v show_v no_o mercy_n until_o his_o work_n be_v accomplish_v upon_o us._n thus_o have_v presume_v this_o second_o time_n to_o testify_v my_o heart_n to_o all_o and_o my_o earnest_a desire_n of_o a_o heavenly_a union_n and_o all_o happiness_n to_o god_n church_n &_o this_o our_o nation_n i_o take_v my_o leave_n with_o my_o instant_a prayer_n that_o all_o god_n servant_n may_v have_v their_o eye_n open_a to_o see_v the_o necessity_n of_o this_o work_n above_o all_o other_o &_o their_o heart_n prepare_v to_o set_v themselves_o forthwith_o hereunto_o which_o have_v make_v i_o the_o long_o in_o persuade_v unto_o it_o the_o whole_a success_n i_o leave_v to_o his_o heavenly_a majesty_n who_o this_o work_n be_v &_o who_o have_v long_o call_v we_o all_o unto_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o look_v &_o wonder_v that_o so_o few_o have_v come_v to_o help_v 5._o and_o who_o only_a arm_n have_v help_v we_o hitherto_o 30_o &_o will_v for_o ever_o 23._o if_o we_o but_o only_o cry_v to_o he_o three_o principal_a point_n to_o be_v first_o learn_v and_o feel_v of_o every_o poor_a christian_a that_o intend_v to_o help_v in_o this_o work_n of_o prayer_n the_o sum_n where_o of_o be_v in_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v as_o a_o continual_a spur_n and_o preparative_n to_o prayer_n and_o as_o the_o life_n and_o soul_n thereof_o 1._o the_o necessity_n of_o prayer_n 2._o the_o special_a property_n of_o they_o that_o can_v pray_v 3._o the_o power_n of_o prayer_n right_o perform_v the_o necessity_n of_o prayer_n 1_o we_o can_v never_o come_v to_o any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n creature_n or_o his_o child_n before_o we_o make_v conscience_n to_o practice_v this_o duty_n daily_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n which_o make_v we_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n &_o groan_n be_v the_o earnest_n and_o seal_n of_o our_o adoption_n and_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o so_o soon_o as_o ever_o christ_n be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n we_o stand_v in_o state_n 16._o of_o damnation_n 6._o and_o be_v thief_n and_o usurper_n of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v 2_o we_o can_v have_v no_o comfort_n damnation_n that_o the_o thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v shall_v be_v to_o our_o salvation_n but_o to_o increase_v and_o seal_v up_o our_o condemnation_n see_v they_o be_v only_o sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n 5._o and_o for_o that_o we_o receive_v they_o without_o give_v the_o lord_n his_o due_a glory_n 4._o 3_o we_o can_v look_v to_o obtain_v any_o one_o thing_n as_o a_o blessing_n evil_n of_o all_o those_o thing_n which_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o pray_v for_o nor_o to_o turn_v away_o any_o one_o evil_a but_o by_o prayer_n for_o god_n have_v ordain_v this_o to_o be_v the_o only_a hand_n hereunto_o 7._o say_v 3._o ask_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v 4_o see_v every_o worldling_n can_v speak_v to_o his_o friend_n else_o for_o worldly_a thing_n and_o every_o child_n can_v and_o use_v to_o run_v to_o his_o love_a father_n make_v his_o moan_n &_o request_n for_o whatsoever_o he_o will_v have_v how_o can_v we_o imagine_v that_o god_n be_v our_o heavenly_a and_o tender_a father_n or_o we_o any_o thing_n but_o mere_o earthworm_n and_o worldling_n 5._o until_o we_o use_v to_o run_v unto_o he_o daily_o to_o beg_v of_o he_o heavenly_a thing_n which_o we_o continual_o and_o principal_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o 5_o if_o we_o will_v be_v save_v we_o must_v pray_v save_v see_v our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o will_v save_v only_o those_o that_o obey_v he_o and_o destroy_v all_o the_o rest_n have_v so_o oft_o charge_v we_o to_o pray_v and_o to_o pray_v continual_o as_o the_o importunate_a widow_n teach_v we_o also_o 1._o so_o plain_o how_o to_o pray_v 9_o lead_v we_o by_o the_o hand_n if_o we_o will_v be_v guide_v by_o he_o and_o make_v we_o such_o gracious_a promise_n if_o we_o will_v pray_v 4._o and_o contrary_o describe_v the_o accurse_a atheist_n to_o be_v such_o as_o call_v not_o upon_o his_o name_n 25._o 6_o last_o moses_n the_o lord_n our_o merciful_a god_n at_o this_o time_n especial_o call_v we_o all_o that_o be_v in_o any_o favour_n with_o his_o majesty_n to_o step_v up_o into_o the_o breach_n to_o stay_v his_o hand_n for_o be_v avenge_v 30_o for_o the_o general_a overflow_n of_o iniquity_n in_o all_o estate_n concern_v which_o all_o natural_a man_n can_v say_v long_o ago_o that_o god_n must_v needs_o bring_v some_o terrible_a plague_n upon_o our_o nation_n without_o speedy_a repentance_n which_o indeed_o he_o have_v do_v sundry_a time_n since_o but_o invasion_n thrice_o above_o all_o other_o never_o to_o be_v forget_v have_v not_o his_o hand_n be_v wonderful_o stay_v and_o we_o notwithstanding_o since_o instead_o of_o repent_v elizabeth_n have_v grow_v much_o worse_a in_o every_o kind_n of_o iniquity_n be_v now_o become_v not_o only_o secure_v plot_n but_o also_o harden_v in_o all_o our_o evil_a course_n to_o make_v but_o a_o sport_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o scorn_n of_o all_o those_o who_o make_v any_o conscience_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n so_o that_o hereby_o our_o sin_n must_v needs_o be_v increase_v to_o the_o uttermost_a and_o much_o more_o consider_v the_o lord_n most_o miraculous_a deliverance_n of_o we_o his_o continual_a threaten_n and_o admonition_n by_o his_o servant_n proclaim_v his_o wrath_n warning_n from_o heaven_n and_o earth_n a_o continue_a pestilence_n for_o so_o many_o year_n together_o visit_v every_o corner_n of_o our_o land_n the_o rage_a of_o the_o wind_n and_o water_n to_o such_o a_o terror_n and_o desolation_n the_o sword_n set_v to_o our_o very_a heart_n the_o grave_n prepare_v for_o we_o by_o our_o enemy_n yet_o we_o deliver_v and_o sundry_a of_o they_o throw_v in_o as_o our_o ransom_n now_o after_o all_o this_o and_o that_o in_o the_o clear_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n with_o innumerable_a mercy_n beside_o &_o sundry_a promise_n of_o our_o amendment_n we_o wax_v still_o worse_a and_o worse_o and_o now_o without_o all_o hope_n of_o recovery_n how_o can_v it_o be_v but_o the_o lord_n must_v needs_o wax_v weary_a with_o forbear_v or_o what_o comfort_n can_v be_v leave_v we_o but_o only_o the_o instant_a prayer_n of_o god_n faithful_a servant_n night_n either_o to_o stay_v his_o hand_n still_o or_o to_o secure_v we_o to_o be_v hide_v in_o the_o evil_a day_n if_o all_o this_o can_v awake_v we_o yet_o this_o one_o thing_n well_o consider_v will_v undoubted_o rouse_v we_o as_o the_o certain_a evidence_n of_o vengeance_n approach_v that_o those_o enemy_n by_o who_o he_o have_v so_o oft_o threaten_v we_o to_o avenge_v his_o quarrel_n and_o who_o we_o all_o know_v by_o long_a experience_n to_o thirst_v most_o greedy_o after_o our_o blood_n be_v again_o increase_v in_o number_n pride_n and_o malice_n after_o the_o time_n that_o we_o have_v think_v they_o quash_v for_o ever_o rise_v or_o once_o dare_v to_o show_v their_o face_n again_o that_o know_v their_o holy_a father_n the_o bloody_a position_n machiavellian_a plot_n and_o practice_n of_o their_o curse_a religion_n in_o all_o country_n we_o must_v needs_o see_v ourselves_o in_o imminent_a danger_n of_o utter_a destruction_n every_o hour_n more_o than_o that_o mighty_a arm_n shall_v still_o protect_v we_o which_o we_o see_v to_o be_v just_o stretch_v out_o against_o we_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o power_n of_o prayer_n which_o hitherto_o have_v stay_v it_o to_o be_v fearful_o abate_v the_o special_a property_n of_o they_o that_o can_v pray_v for_o as_o josuah_n tell_v the_o
thy_o displeasure_n sign_n together_o with_o all_o other_o sign_n thereof_o show_v from_o heaven_n and_o earth_n we_o as_o the_o arm_n of_o the_o dumb_a creature_n against_o we_o both_o wind_n and_o water_n so_o strange_o and_o furious_o in_o so_o many_o place_n threaten_v utter_o to_o sweep_v we_o away_o away_o in_o our_o deadly_a security_n time_n for_o the_o great_a overflow_n of_o all_o iniquity_n every_o where_o cause_v this_o to_o work_v so_o mighty_o that_o we_o may_v all_o be_v present_o awake_v out_o of_o our_o deep_a security_n and_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_n to_o appease_v thy_o wrath_n oh_o lord_n do_v thou_o not_o before_o that_o most_o secret_a head_n bloody_a and_o fiery_a conspiracy_n warn_v we_o all_o from_o heaven_n as_o thou_o do_v jerusalem_n before_o her_o last_o destruction_n by_o a_o fiery_a tent_n direct_o over_o our_o head_n enclose_v we_o all_o with_o pillar_n of_o most_o horrible_a darkness_n pillar_n of_o fire_n and_o pillar_n of_o blood_n foreshow_v we_o as_o by_o that_o which_o follow_v we_o may_v justly_o deem_v that_o bloody_a darkness_n and_o fiery_a destruction_n that_o be_v towards_o we_o do_v not_o the_o heart_n of_o many_o of_o we_o tremble_v in_o the_o behold_v thereof_o and_o in_o fear_v some_o grievous_a judgement_n that_o be_v to_o come_v cause_v we_o to_o fly_v to_o thou_o to_o seek_v to_o hide_v ourselves_o under_o thy_o wing_n and_o do_v we_o fear_v without_o just_a cause_n have_v it_o not_o be_v effect_v indeed_o and_o we_o all_o chief_o our_o dread_a sovereign_n with_o all_o our_o head_n and_o ruler_n enclose_v in_o the_o most_o dark_a fiery_a &_o bloody_a tent_n that_o ever_o the_o world_n hear_v of_o in_o that_o most_o unnatural_a and_o accurse_a massacre_n if_o thou_o our_o gracious_a and_o most_o tender_a father_n have_v not_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o thy_o poor_a child_n which_o both_o before_o and_o at_o that_o very_a instant_n be_v humble_v before_o thou_o and_o so_o think_v on_o we_o in_o mercy_n and_o shall_v we_o now_o be_v senseless_a still_o in_o these_o sign_n &_o token_n still_o enter_v in_o upon_o we_o as_o fearful_o as_o ever_o any_o of_o the_o ten_o plague_n upon_o the_o egyptian_n egypt_n make_v the_o whole_a land_n to_o tremble_v at_o the_o very_a report_n of_o they_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o that_o judgement_n judgement_n of_o all_o other_o the_o heavy_a that_o ever_o fall_v upon_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o whereby_o not_o only_o the_o egyptian_o be_v prepare_v for_o their_o final_a overthrow_n in_o the_o sea_n but_o also_o thy_o own_o people_n israel_n both_o before_o the_o great_a captivity_n destruction_n and_o also_o before_o the_o last_o and_o utter_a desolation_n of_o that_o nation_n so_o oft_o threaten_v by_o our_o saviour_n that_o by_o hear_v we_o shall_v hear_v turn_n &_o not_o understand_v and_o see_v we_o shall_v see_v &_o not_o perceive_v but_o have_v our_o heart_n make_v more_o fat_a and_o senseless_a by_o all_o the_o mean_v send_v to_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n lest_o we_o shall_v be_v convert_v and_o thou_o shall_v spare_v us._n oh_o open_a our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v in_o what_o state_n we_o stand_v and_o how_o far_o this_o judgement_n have_v seize_v upon_o we_o already_o convert_v we_o &_o we_o shall_v be_v convert_v and_o never_o let_v we_o as_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v utter_o destroy_v harden_v ourselves_o against_o the_o evident_a token_n of_o thy_o wrath_n lord_n deny_v or_o make_v light_n of_o they_o much_o less_o to_o oppose_v ourselves_o against_o thou_o thy_o word_n and_o servant_n preserve_v we_o from_o the_o outrageous_a overflowing_n of_o the_o multitude_n which_o thou_o may_v just_o arm_v against_o we_o in_o their_o ignorance_n like_o the_o furious_a wave_n of_o the_o rage_a sea_n for_o lack_v of_o our_o care_n &_o conscience_n to_o see_v they_o teach_v to_o know_v thou_o and_o thy_o ordinance_n and_o to_o fear_v thy_o great_a and_o mighty_a name_n let_v not_o the_o flood_n of_o iniquity_n swallow_v we_o up_o above_o all_o hand_n never_o leave_v we_o in_o their_o hand_n who_o very_a mercy_n be_v cruelty_n that_o they_o shall_v blaspheme_v thy_o great_a name_n to_o say_v where_o be_v now_o their_o god_n but_o let_v we_o still_o fall_v into_o thy_o hand_n lord_n and_o deal_v with_o we_o as_o it_o please_v thou_o for_o with_o thou_o be_v mercy_n and_o when_o thou_o smite_v we_o yet_o thou_o pity_v we_o us._n ever_o in_o wrath_n remember_v mercy_n though_o our_o provocation_n be_v more_o heinous_a than_o we_o be_v able_a to_o express_v yet_o lord_n hear_v the_o cry_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o let_v they_o still_o prevail_v prevail_v with_o thou_o to_o stay_v thy_o hand_n have_v thou_o not_o say_v it_o and_o many_o a_o time_n make_v it_o good_a even_o unto_o this_o very_a day_n few_o that_o the_o innocent_a shall_v deliver_v the_o island_n &_o do_v thou_o not_o call_v for_o we_o thy_o poor_a servant_n to_o stand_v up_o with_o moses_n in_o the_o breach_n to_o stay_v thy_o fierce_a wrath_n because_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o mercy_n and_o will_v not_o destroy_v thy_o people_n most_o declare_v the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o pardon_v and_o save_v whole_a nation_n at_o the_o prayer_n of_o a_o few_o of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n and_o give_v the_o wicked_a for_o their_o ransom_n therefore_o oh_o good_a lord_n we_o who_o thou_o do_v call_v to_o be_v thy_o remembrancer_n know_v that_o thou_o be_v still_o the_o same_o good_a god_n to_o thou_o as_o thou_o be_v to_o moses_n abraham_n abraham_n and_o samuel_n and_o be_v assure_v that_o through_o thy_o son_n we_o be_v as_o dear_a unto_o thou_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o own_o eye_n that_o thou_o can_v deny_v we_o nothing_o nothing_o which_o we_o beg_v in_o his_o name_n which_o may_v make_v for_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o good_a good_a of_o thy_o people_n do_v humble_o entreat_v thou_o to_o glorify_v thy_o mercy_n that_o it_o may_v shine_v to_o all_o the_o world_n he_o in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o our_o land_n turn_v the_o heart_n of_o all_o sort_n speedy_o unto_o thou_o to_o meet_v thou_o with_o a_o entreaty_n of_o peace_n but_o make_v all_o the_o unplacable_a enemy_n of_o thy_o church_n to_o feel_v thy_o hand_n wile_n and_o those_o chief_o who_o have_v as_o balaam_n and_o the_o midianite_n cause_v we_o with_o their_o wile_n to_o provoke_v thou_o to_o so_o fierce_a a_o wrath_n wherein_o we_o have_v be_v so_o oft_o and_o so_o late_o almost_o utter_o consume_v through_o our_o backslide_n and_o rebellion_n against_o thou_o get_v thyself_o glory_n upon_o they_o as_o upon_o pharo_n pharaoh_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o sea_n that_o when_o thou_o have_v deliver_v we_o &_o overthrow_v they_o as_o sundry_a time_n thou_o have_v begin_v praise_n and_o promise_v to_o accomplish_v we_o may_v sing_v the_o song_n of_o moses_n thy_o servant_n and_o all_o age_n keep_v a_o remembrance_n of_o thy_o endless_a mercy_n let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v afraid_a of_o deface_v or_o obscure_v any_o part_n of_o thy_o glory_n glory_n and_o much_o more_o of_o seek_v vain_o our_o own_o glory_n ourselves_o especial_o of_o rob_v thy_o majesty_n by_o take_v any_o part_n of_o thy_o honour_n to_o ourselves_o as_o herod_n be_v proud_a of_o thy_o gift_n whereunto_o our_o sinful_a nature_n be_v strong_o incline_v but_o above_o all_o keep_v we_o from_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o our_o evil_a example_n sin_n among_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a to_o cause_v they_o to_o blaspheme_v that_o glorious_a truth_n which_o we_o profess_v make_v we_o to_o account_v it_o our_o great_a honour_n to_o honour_v thou_o contrary_o and_o the_o great_a dishonour_n and_o evil_n that_o ever_o can_v befall_v we_o so_o much_o as_o in_o show_n to_o dishonour_v thou_o strengthen_v we_o to_o walk_v so_o upright_o ensample_n that_o other_o see_v our_o good_a work_n may_v glorify_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o that_o we_o may_v stop_v the_o mouth_n of_o all_o the_o wicked_a wicked_a bear_v their_o reproach_n as_o a_o crown_n upon_o our_o head_n so_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n that_o our_o righteous_a soul_n may_v be_v vex_v from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o all_o the_o abomination_n age_n whereby_o thou_o be_v dishonour_v by_o atheist_n papist_n and_o all_o sort_n of_o godless_a man_n truth_n and_o let_v we_o be_v so_o far_o off_o from_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o be_v ashamed_a with_o peter_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o religion_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o where_o we_o ought_v to_o profess_v it_o that_o in_o all_o place_n we_o may_v show_v it_o forth_o with_o all_o wisdom_n and_o boldness_n as_o that_o which_o be_v our_o chief_a glory_n glory_n grace_v it_o with_o a_o holy_a conversation_n that_o our_o lord_n &_o saviour_n may_v
be_v heinous_a or_o to_o the_o offence_n of_o other_o because_o thou_o will_v neither_o be_v dishonour_v by_o we_o damn_v nor_o let_v we_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n but_o will_v sure_o correct_v we_o to_o let_v all_o the_o wicked_a see_v with_o what_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n thou_o hate_v all_o sin_n ever_o when_o thou_o do_v punish_v it_o so_o severe_o in_o thy_o own_o child_n and_o what_o plague_n remain_v for_o they_o eternal_o yea_o oh_o gracious_a father_n make_v we_o to_o fear_v always_o he_o lest_o thou_o shall_v leave_v we_o never_o so_o little_a and_o to_o suspect_v all_o our_o way_n in_o as_o much_o as_o satan_n carry_v a_o more_o deadly_a hatred_n against_o we_o we_o who_o be_v escape_v from_o his_o tyranny_n then_o against_o any_o other_o people_n of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o seek_v every_o hour_n to_o provoke_v thou_o against_o we_o to_o leave_v we_o in_o his_o hand_n other_o and_o also_o because_o he_o know_v that_o our_o sin_n will_v more_o cause_v thy_o glorious_a name_n to_o be_v blaspheme_v and_o harden_v more_o to_o utter_a perdition_n than_o the_o sin_n of_o any_o other_o end_n whereupon_o very_a few_o of_o thy_o worthy_a servant_n through_o his_o continual_a dog_v they_o have_v escape_v to_o the_o end_n of_o their_o life_n without_o some_o grievous_a foil_n and_o wound_n foil_n the_o scar_n whereof_o they_o have_v carry_v with_o they_o to_o their_o grave_n to_o the_o blemish_v their_o profession_n &_o wound_v their_o conscience_n with_o the_o grief_n and_o shame_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o insult_v of_o the_o wicked_a temptation_n and_o therefore_o as_o thou_o have_v teach_v we_o this_o as_o the_o remedy_n against_o every_o assault_n of_o the_o enemy_n to_o watch_v and_o pray_v that_o we_o enter_v not_o into_o temptation_n so_o make_v we_o always_o able_a to_o observe_v this_o thy_o watch_n which_o thou_o have_v set_v before_o we_o self_n and_o to_o learn_v to_o be_v better_o acquaint_v with_o our_o own_o self_n and_o our_o estate_n know_v our_o particular_a infirmity_n weakness_n and_o wherein_o we_o be_v weak_a that_o we_o may_v put_v on_o daily_a the_o complete_a armour_n faith_n chief_o the_o shield_n of_o faith_n and_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n to_o save_v we_o from_o his_o fiery_a dart_n readiness_n and_o withal_o to_o have_v thy_o holy_a word_n ever_o in_o readiness_n against_o every_o temptation_n fast_o which_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o thy_o spirit_n able_a utter_o to_o vanquish_v he_o and_o put_v he_o to_o flight_n that_o be_v strengthen_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n obtain_v by_o continue_v in_o instant_a prayer_n conquest_n we_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v fast_o in_o the_o evil_a day_n and_o so_o finish_v our_o course_n until_o we_o have_v get_v the_o final_a conquest_n without_o any_o grievous_a wound_n or_o foil_n to_o thy_o everlasting_a glory_n &_o our_o own_o great_a triumph_n and_o honour_n in_o the_o heaven_n temptation_n we_o do_v not_o pray_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v tempt_v at_o all_o for_o thou_o have_v teach_v we_o to_o account_v it_o exceed_a joy_n when_o we_o fall_v into_o diverse_a temptation_n know_v the_o good_a that_o come_v thereby_o but_o that_o we_o may_v endure_v temptation_n overcome_v fight_v valiant_o and_o overcome_v end_n that_o when_o we_o be_v try_v we_o may_v have_v the_o crown_n of_o glory_n set_v upon_o our_o head_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n lord_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n we_o have_v be_v bold_a oh_o gracious_a father_n to_o beg_v all_o these_o thing_n from_o they_o heavenly_a majesty_n he_o because_o all_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n belong_v only_o to_o thou_o acknowledge_v that_o whatsoever_o good_a thing_n we_o enjoy_v we_o have_v receive_v they_o all_o from_o thy_o rich_a and_o fatherly_a bounty_n ask_v and_o be_v certain_o assure_v that_o as_o thou_o have_v bid_v we_o to_o pray_v thus_o so_o thou_o will_v grant_v we_o all_o these_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v beg_v in_o thy_o son_n name_n and_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v good_a for_o we_o even_o above_o all_o that_o we_o be_v able_a to_o ask_v good_a so_o far_o as_o shall_v be_v for_o thy_o own_o glory_n see_v thou_o be_v absolute_a lord_n and_o king_n in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n and_o do_v by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n and_o wisdom_n dispose_v and_o guide_v all_o thing_n hereunto_o overrule_a the_o very_a counsel_n and_o rage_n of_o all_o wicked_a man_n and_o devil_n as_o shall_v make_v most_o for_o thy_o own_o glory_n and_o the_o great_a good_a of_o we_o thy_o own_o obedient_a subject_n and_o child_n and_o have_v assure_v we_o that_o ask_n thus_o in_o faith_n have_v we_o shall_v receive_v that_o we_o may_v set_v forth_o by_o good_a experience_n the_o glory_n of_o thy_o dominion_n and_o power_n with_o the_o happiness_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n kingdom_n to_o all_o succeed_a age_n to_o which_o we_o do_v hereby_o bind_v ourselves_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o to_o live_v as_o the_o loyal_a subject_n of_o this_o thy_o kingdom_n day_n to_o thy_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o so_o return_v all_o possible_a thanks_n praise_n and_o dominion_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a majesty_n amen_n say_v ever_o amen_o be_v it_o so_o oh_o lord_n holy_a and_o true_a as_o we_o do_v full_o believe_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v jesus_n even_o so_o amen_n amen_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o finis_fw-la mark_n 13._o 33._o and_o 14._o 38._o luk._n 21._o 36._o mat._n 7._o 7._o 8_o and_o 21._o 22._o psal._n 135._o 18._o james_n 4._o 8._o isaiah_n 65._o 24_o gen._n 32._o 28._o and_o 1._o 2._o hebr._n 1._o 14._o james_n 47._o ephes._n 6._o 18._o job_n 22._o 27._o 28._o 29._o rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o luke_n 18._o 1._o isaiah_n 65._o 13._o 14._o harken_v you_o that_o pray_v not_o at_o all_o you_o that_o pray_v man_n unknown_a tongue_n you_o that_o desire_v to_o pray_v you_o that_o faint_v in_o your_o trouble_n job_n 22._o 21._o 26._o 28._o 29._o rom._n 13._o 2._o you_o that_o be_v afraid_a to_o use_v the_o lord_n prayer_n you_o that_o be_v fall_v asleep_a asleep_a i_o desire_v to_o awake_v you_o by_o oft_o beat_v upon_o this_o point_n jer._n 7._o 9_o 10._o ezec._n 18._o 11._o prou._n 28._o 9_o prou._n 1._o 24._o 25._o 26._o you_o that_o still_o continue_v with_o our_o saviour_n deut._n 20._o 1._o 2._o 3_o 2._o chr._n 25_o 2._o three_o thing_n wish_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o fear_v god_n each_o to_o know_v and_o amend_v our_o special_a fault_n isaiah_n 5._o 8._o 9_o psal._n 12._o 5._o exod._n 22._o 22._o 23._o deut._n 9_o 7._o 8._o 9_o 10._o 11._o ezek._n 14._o 14._o to_o learn_v of_o our_o saviour_n to_o pray_v my_o hope_n of_o the_o simple_a learn_v but_o the_o chief_a head_n of_o the_o margin_n and_o try_v make_v they_o your_o morning_n meditation_n to_o pray_v according_a to_o the_o two_o first_o petition_n chief_o the_o fruit_n hereof_o a_o further_a press_v the_o exhortation_n to_o prayer_n to_o they_o that_o live_v in_o pleasure_n dan._n 4._o 24._o isaiah_n 1._o 16._o 17._o 18._o 19_o 20._o jerem._n 22._o 18._o 19_o to_o the_o worldling_n to_o all_o that_o can_v pray_v of_o themselves_o nor_o regard_n to_o learn_v to_o all_o that_o acknowledge_v the_o truth_n and_o necessity_n hereof_o ephes._n 6._o 13._o 14._o 18._o to_o they_o that_o be_v not_o persuade_v of_o such_o present_a necessity_n of_o prayer_n but_o think_v i_o over_o fearful_a isaiah_n 6._o 3._o 5._o ezek._n 22._o 30_o judg._n 5._o 23._o without_o this_o constant_a practice_n we_o can_v neither_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n nor_o that_o we_o have_v right_a to_o any_o creature_n rom._n 8._o 15._o 16._o gal._n 4._o 6._o but_o have_v all_o thing_n work_v to_o our_o damnation_n 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o prou._n 16._o 4._o we_o can_v look_v to_o obtain_v any_o thing_n as_o a_o blessing_n nor_o turn_v away_o any_o evil_n mat._n 7._o 7._o jam._n 4._o 2._o 3._o nor_o be_v any_o thing_n but_o mere_a worldling_n feel_v no_o want_n nor_o able_a to_o speak_v of_o any_o thing_n else_o rom._n 8._o 5._o otherwise_o we_o can_v be_v save_v luke_n 18._o 1._o matth._n 6._o 9_o psal._n 14._o 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o the_o lord_n call_v we_o all_o to_o step_v into_o the_o breach_n with_o moses_n ezec._n 22._o 30_o 30_o at_o the_o intend_a invasion_n the_o death_n of_o q._n elizabeth_n the_o gunpowder_n plot_n read_v with_o reverence_n the_o prophet_n jeremie_n with_o the_o rest_n who_o live_v hard_o before_o the_o captivity_n even_o in_o josiahs_n day_n and_o compare_v time_n with_o time_n and_o it_o will_v make_v we_o cry_v instant_o to_o god_n day_n and_o night_n jos._n 24._o 19_o prou._n 28._o 9_o we_o must_v be_v child_n of_o childlike_a affection_n towards_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o