joyfulness_n of_o heart_n content_o rely_v upon_o thou_o enrich_v my_o heart_n with_o heavenly_a thought_n give_v i_o that_o better_a part_n which_o can_v be_v take_v from_o i_o lord_n what_o thou_o deny_v i_o of_o these_o outward_a comfort_n make_v good_a unto_o i_o by_o thy_o inward_a mercy_n that_o all_o these_o earthly_a thing_n may_v work_v together_o to_o the_o best_a to_o my_o advantage_n so_o shall_v my_o present_a poverty_n be_v a_o undoubted_a earnest_n of_o my_o future_a glory_n amen_n chap._n 34._o upon_o sickness_n and_o ungodly_a repine_v thereat_o as_o every_o good_a and_o perfect_a gift_n be_v from_o above_o so_o be_v also_o every_o punishment_n for_o sin_n by_o every_o proportion_n of_o sorrow_n for_o misery_n come_v not_o out_o of_o the_o dust_n neither_o do_v affliction_n spring_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n job_n 1.5_o 6._o that_o divine_a goodness_n which_o wise_o and_o affectionate_o dispose_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a of_o his_o choose_a by_o his_o holy_a providence_n have_v suit_v their_o degree_n limit_v their_o power_n and_o appoint_v their_o end_n every_o pain_n in_o sickness_n every_o pang_n in_o death_n have_v their_o just_a number_n weight_n and_o measure_n ied_a be_v the_o lord_n let_v he_o do_v what_o he_o will_v nothing_o can_v befall_v i_o but_o by_o his_o divine_a allowance_n nothing_o shall_v dismay_v i_o that_o my_o god_n inflict_v on_o i_o if_o my_o visitation_n be_v grievous_a i_o be_o sure_a it_o be_v safe_a for_o he_o chastise_v i_o for_o my_o profit_n that_o i_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o his_o holiness_n bless_a be_v that_o sorrow_n which_o allure_v i_o from_o sin_n bless_a be_v that_o misery_n that_o invit_v i_o to_o mercy_n 〈◊〉_d kiss_v it_o i_o embrace_v it_o and_o with_o humbleness_n of_o heart_n i_o joyful_o and_o patient_o submit_v unto_o it_o the_o lord_n give_v and_o the_o lord_n take_v bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n job_n 1.21_o i_o humble_o confess_v lord_n that_o my_o great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n have_v most_o just_o deserve_v this_o great_a and_o grievous_a affliction_n that_o thou_o may_v long_o since_o have_v deprive_v i_o of_o my_o life_n for_o deprive_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n that_o i_o be_o most_o unworthy_a of_o this_o thy_o gentle_a visitation_n for_o i_o be_o full_a of_o rottenness_n and_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o can_v expect_v no_o other_o but_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o sorrow_n and_o affliction_n thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o body_n for_o thy_o service_n but_o i_o have_v defile_v it_o with_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n thou_o give_v i_o a_o soul_n enrich_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a grace_n but_o i_o have_v deface_v it_o with_o unthankfulness_n and_o disobedience_n no_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n no_o member_n of_o my_o body_n but_o be_v most_o impure_a and_o sinful_a in_o thy_o sight_n thou_o o_o lord_n know_v all_o my_o foolishness_n and_o my_o fault_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o thou_o see_v how_o vain_o i_o have_v mis-spend_v my_o precious_a time_n how_o careless_o abuse_v that_o continue_a health_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o how_o serious_o be_v busy_v on_o the_o creature_n how_o wretched_o neglect_v thou_o the_o great_a creator_n thou_o have_v often_o wean_v i_o from_o sin_n by_o thy_o bless_a motion_n by_o thy_o gracious_a admonition_n by_o thy_o gentle_a visitation_n by_o a_o waste_a body_n and_o a_o wound_a soul_n and_o yet_o i_o still_o sin_n without_o cease_v without_o sorrow_v without_o repent_v such_o be_v my_o fault_n so_o grievous_a my_o offence_n that_o i_o now_o blush_v to_o name_v those_o sin_n before_o thou_o by_o which_o i_o have_v so_o often_o and_o so_o foolish_o rebel_v against_o thou_o and_o now_o after_o all_o this_o although_o thou_o have_v with_o last_a patience_n wait_v my_o return_n and_o be_v enforce_v to_o withdraw_v thy_o present_a mercy_n yet_o thou_o be_v move_v to_o behold_v my_o present_a misery_n euâ—n_v in_o thy_o very_a wrath_n thou_o have_v compassion_n on_o i_o habac._n 3.2_o while_o thou_o seem_v by_o this_o present_a sickness_n to_o withhold_v thy_o favour_n from_o i_o thou_o gracious_o intend_v by_o this_o bless_a mean_n to_o show_v thyself_o more_o love_o unto_o i_o for_o i_o know_v lord_n that_o thy_o judgement_n be_v just_a and_o that_o thou_o of_o very_o faithfulnesshast_a cause_v i_o to_o be_v trouble_v psal_n 119.75_o theresore_n though_o thou_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o job_n 13.15_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o valley_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o will_v i_o fear_v no_o evil_a psal_n 23.4_o behold_v lord_n i_o be_o willing_o and_o joyful_o and_o thankful_o in_o thy_o hand_n do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v if_o i_o live_v i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o if_o i_o die_v i_o trust_v i_o shall_v go_v home_o unto_o thou_o and_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v with_o thou_o o_o thou_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o god_n of_o all_o consolation_n behold_v i_o thy_o sick_a servant_n with_o thy_o eye_n of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n o_o remember_v not_o my_o former_a sin_n but_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n and_o that_o soon_o for_o i_o be_o come_v unto_o great_a extremity_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o be_o trouble_v i_o be_o bow_v down_o great_o i_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n long_o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o possess_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o youth_n o_o let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o mercy_n qualify_v the_o sharpness_n of_o thy_o fatherly_a correction_n consider_v i_o o_o lord_n that_o i_o be_o but_o dust_n full_a of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n forgive_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remember_v not_o the_o sinful_a fail_n of_o my_o youth_n but_o according_a to_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o goodness_n be_v thou_o mindful_a of_o i_o o_o righteous_a father_n look_v not_o on_o the_o multitude_n and_o heinousness_n of_o my_o offence_n but_o look_v upon_o the_o bitter_a passion_n of_o thy_o bless_a son_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o my_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o my_o iniquity_n o_o by_o he_o bless_a stripe_n let_v my_o sinful_a soul_n be_v heal_v enable_n i_o to_o suffer_v this_o thy_o gentle_a visitation_n with_o that_o meekness_n and_o contentedness_n of_o soul_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n and_o so_o bless_v it_o unto_o i_o that_o it_o may_v bring_v forth_o in_o i_o the_o quiet_a and_o the_o happy_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n that_o it_o may_v drive_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o eternity_n bless_a lord_n my_o hope_n be_v in_o thou_o my_o soul_n trust_v in_o thou_o and_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n shall_v be_v my_o refuge_n until_o this_o misery_n be_v overpast_v o_o lord_n consider_v my_o complaint_n for_o i_o be_o bring_v very_o low_o let_v my_o present_a anguish_n more_o prevail_v with_o thou_o to_o move_v thou_o to_o compassion_n than_o my_o former_a foolishness_n to_o stir_v thy_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n o_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n for_o no_o flesh_n be_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n lord_n i_o confess_v my_o wickedness_n and_o be_o sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n o_o lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o my_o sin_n for_o it_o be_v great_a my_o confusion_n be_v daily_o before_o i_o and_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o face_n have_v cover_v i_o my_o heart_n be_v disquiet_v within_o i_o and_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v fall_v upon_o i_o lord_n i_o be_o thou_o o_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v myself_o for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n thou_o god_n of_o truth_n forsake_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o i_o have_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n o_o spare_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o i_o may_v recover_v my_o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v amen_n chap._n 35._o upon_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n and_o blessedness_n of_o death_n i_o be_o a_o pilgrim_n and_o a_o stranger_n here_o as_o all_o my_o father_n be_v i_o be_o weary_v out_o with_o travel_n and_o long_o to_o be_v at_o rest_n i_o be_o lodge_v here_o but_o with_o great_a cost_n and_o great_a danger_n this_o seem_a sweetness_n have_v cost_v i_o much_o true_a sorrow_n many_o bitter_a sigh_n and_o ache_a heart_n disturbance_n of_o body_n distraction_n of_o soul_n i_o have_v seek_v for_o help_v here_o below_o but_o can_v find_v none_o no_o creature_n on_o earth_n to_o relieve_v i_o none_o to_o support_v i_o i_o have_v see_v pleasure_n to_o be_v folly_n and_o laughter_n madness_n man_n of_o low_a degree_n to_o be_v vanity_n of_o high_a degree_n a_o lie_n their_o understanding_n vain_a their_o labour_n vain_a
folly_n in_o our_o hand_n sin_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o shame_n in_o our_o action_n that_o prayer_n be_v very_o rare_a that_o be_v not_o sick_a of_o some_o distemper_n that_o charity_n very_o pure_a that_o can_v admit_v of_o no_o mistake_n and_o that_o performance_n very_o perfect_a that_o be_v not_o soil_v with_o some_o filth_n of_o wickedness_n how_o willing_a be_v our_o thought_n to_o wander_v in_o our_o prayer_n how_o cold_a and_o careless_a be_v we_o in_o they_o and_o how_o remil_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o where_o be_v that_o constancy_n that_o fervency_n that_o holy_a importunity_n of_o spirit_n that_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n which_o of_o we_o can_v true_o say_v that_o throughout_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o whole_a life_n hitherto_o he_o ever_o put_v up_o one_o prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n that_o be_v not_o cumber_v with_o distract_a thought_n that_o need_v not_o a_o present_a pardon_n i_o tremble_v at_o my_o own_o and_o grieve_v at_o other_o fail_n o_o let_v my_o severe_a censure_n of_o my_o brother_n sin_n be_v assure_v sign_n of_o my_o best_a love_n how_o far_o be_v we_o even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o we_o from_o that_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o soul_n which_o become_v this_o holy_a duty_n and_o yet_o how_o ready_a be_v we_o even_o the_o very_o worst_a of_o we_o to_o believe_v ourselves_o sufficient_o holy_a assure_o happy_a we_o content_v ourselves_o usual_o with_o the_o very_a shell_n and_o husk_n and_o outside_n of_o religion_n with_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o devotion_n with_o customary_a cold_a prayer_n intermit_v undigested_a reading_n careless_a inconsiderate_a meditation_n hypocritall_a pharisaical_a fasting_n popular_a alms-deed_n have_v only_o the_o show_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o all_o these_o and_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v like_a to_o these_o be_v odious_a to_o god_n abominable_a to_o good_a man_n and_o most_o destructive_a to_o their_o soul_n that_o be_v delude_v by_o they_o when_o by_o the_o sweet_a assistance_n of_o the_o heavenly_a goodness_n and_o gentle_a breathe_n of_o his_o bless_a spirit_n we_o be_v draw_v near_o to_o our_o haven_n when_o the_o aguish_a distemper_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v abate_v and_o her_o native_a and_o radical_a heat_n be_v grow_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a when_o the_o fervency_n of_o our_o zeal_n be_v a_o rich_a evidence_n of_o the_o liveliness_n of_o our_o faith_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o our_o hope_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o charity_n when_o our_o affection_n be_v inflame_v with_o god_n love_n and_o our_o action_n aim_v only_o at_o his_o glory_n when_o we_o be_v grow_v up_o to_o that_o happy_a state_n of_o grace_n that_o our_o conscience_n be_v pure_a our_o resolution_n godly_a our_o conversation_n unblamable_a although_o we_o dare_v not_o then_o propose_v these_o base_a and_o by_o respect_n these_o outward_a aim_n unto_o out_o self_n yet_o how_o cunning_o and_o close_o will_v corruption_n real_a in_o upon_o we_o even_o in_o these_o very_a bless_a act_n of_o grace_n this_o be_v too_o true_o prove_v too_o sad_o experience_v even_o by_o the_o very_o best_a of_o christian_n lord_n in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n give_v we_o eye_n to_o discern_v it_o heart_n to_o avoid_v it_o how_o often_o may_v we_o find_v pride_n in_o our_o humility_n lust_n in_o our_o desire_n of_o chastity_n our_o own_o private_a end_n in_o our_o proposal_n of_o god_n public_a interest_n when_o we_o bear_v a_o part_n among_o the_o mourner_n of_o zion_n when_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o for_o some_o humane_a frailty_n we_o present_o conceive_v high_o of_o our_o own_o holiness_n and_o very_o mean_o of_o other_o in_o their_o relation_n unto_o happiness_n while_o we_o have_v seek_v to_o become_v better_a by_o the_o proposal_n of_o some_o strict_a rule_n to_o preserve_v chastity_n have_v we_o not_o many_o time_n become_v worse_o by_o poison_v those_o very_a desire_n by_o unclean_a thought_n and_o unclean_a action_n how_o many_o while_n they_o have_v sincere_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n by_o the_o holy_a proposal_n and_o happy_a performance_n of_o some_o real_a good_a for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o child_n have_v be_v secret_o surprise_v with_o the_o by-end_n of_o their_o own_o deserve_a praise_n lord_n how_o ready_o have_v i_o now_o meet_v with_o my_o own_o sin_n to_o thy_o great_a glory_n and_o my_o own_o deserve_a slame_n i_o willing_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o guilty_a of_o all_o this_o and_o infinite_o more_o than_o this_o even_o these_o very_a line_n be_v witness_n against_o i_o of_o my_o secret_a corruption_n o_o let_v this_o my_o sorrowful_a confession_n purchase_v for_o i_o thy_o free_a and_o full_a remission_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n i_o the_o comfort_n of_o these_o weak_a endeavour_n and_o now_o lord_n see_v i_o be_o thus_o impure_a and_o sinful_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n even_o in_o the_o very_o best_a of_o my_o performance_n how_o loathsome_a must_v i_o needs_o appear_v in_o thy_o sight_n who_o be_v purity_n itself_o and_o can_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n bless_a lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o discover_v i_o unto_o myself_o so_o give_v i_o also_o the_o sword_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o deliver_v i_o from_o myself_o deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o the_o evil_a man_n from_o my_o ownsecret_a corruption_n and_o unknown_a abomination_n although_o i_o be_o unto_o my_o own_o soul_n both_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n yet_o let_v my_o bless_a saviour_n be_v unto_o i_o safety_n and_o salvation_n search_v my_o heart_n o_o lord_n and_o try_v my_o reins_o o_o let_v no_o base_a and_o by-respect_n inhabit_v there_o to_o rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n no_o false_a and_o vain_a respect_n to_o cheat_v i_o of_o my_o present_a holiness_n and_o future_a bappiness_n pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o the_o secret_a and_o unknown_a error_n of_o my_o sinful_a life_n suppress_v the_o great_a disturbance_n turbance_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n although_o they_o many_o time_n prevail_v against_o i_o yet_o let_v thy_o save_a grace_n lord_n be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o lord_n make_v i_o pure_o and_o entire_o holy_a let_v i_o love_v holiness_n neither_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o punishment_n nor_o for_o hope_n of_o thy_o reward_n but_o for_o thy_o sake_n only_o o_o my_o god_n who_o be_v holiness_n itself_o let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o holy_a enough_o but_o forget_v all_o those_o holy_a action_n which_o be_v past_a and_o press_v hard_a forward_o towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o rich_a price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n lord_n crown_v my_o holy_a desire_n with_o happy_a performance_n and_o bless_a perseverance_n that_o at_o the_o end_n of_o my_o race_n i_o may_v receive_v the_o end_n of_o my_o hope_n the_o salvation_n of_o my_o precious_a soul_n and_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n by_o who_o i_o trust_v these_o weak_a and_o sinful_a endeavour_n of_o i_o shall_v be_v gracious_o accept_v and_o faithful_o reward_v amen_n chap._n 38._o upon_o the_o unruliness_n of_o the_o tongue_n with_o necessary_a caution_n to_o restrain_v it_o lord_n thy_o servant_n david_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o man_n after_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o yet_o i_o find_v he_o set_v a_o watch_n before_o his_o lip_n that_o he_o may_v not_o offend_v with_o his_o congue_n if_o such_o a_o choose_a vessel_n as_o he_o have_v so_o much_o need_n of_o circumspection_n what_o holy_a caution_n have_v i_o need_v to_o use_v what_o strict_a rule_n to_o observe_v who_o be_o so_o far_o from_o david_n purity_n that_o i_o be_o nothing_o else_o but_o wilful_a impiety_n i_o be_o so_o far_o lord_n from_o be_v at_o union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o even_a enmity_n itself_o against_o thou_o in_o vain_a have_v holy_a david_n set_v a_o watch_n before_o his_o lip_n unless_o he_o have_v first_o set_v a_o guard_n upon_o his_o heart_n where_o the_o fountain_n be_v impure_a the_o stream_n can_v 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that_o as_o our_o sin_n have_v provoke_v thou_o to_o anger_n so_o our_o tear_n may_v move_v thou_o to_o compassion_n that_o thy_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v our_o misery_n relieve_v our_o sorrow_n comfort_v o_o let_v not_o these_o bitter_a aggravation_n of_o thy_o judgement_n extort_v from_o we_o the_o least_o measure_n of_o impatience_n nor_o beget_v in_o we_o the_o least_o degree_n of_o distrust_n let_v we_o neither_o complain_v of_o thy_o justice_n nor_o despair_n of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o quiet_o and_o thankful_o rely_v upon_o thou_o and_o in_o thy_o bless_a hour_n enjoy_v a_o sweet_a enlargement_n by_o thou_o lord_n pity_v the_o forlorn_a condition_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o daughter_n in_o affliction_n repair_v their_o outward_a loss_n by_o thy_o inward_a grace_n that_o what_o be_v want_v to_o they_o of_o these_o earthly_a comfort_n may_v be_v abundant_o supply_v in_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n forgive_v the_o great_a disturber_n of_o the_o peace_n of_o this_o thy_o zion_n lord_n 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cast_v himself_o upon_o the_o righteousness_n of_o he_o in_o who_o alone_o thy_o wrath_n be_v full_o satisfy_v lord_n give_v he_o a_o serious_a and_o a_o true_a remorse_n of_o conscience_n for_o his_o many_o and_o his_o great_a offence_n lord_n jesus_n grant_v that_o they_o may_v not_o now_o appear_v unto_o the_o terror_n and_o amazement_n of_o his_o sinful_a soul_n o_o let_v he_o now_o remember_v that_o it_o be_v thy_o precious_a blood_n which_o purge_v he_o from_o all_o iniquity_n that_o thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v become_v unto_o he_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n lord_n comfort_n and_o assist_v he_o in_o this_o last_o and_o great_a trial_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o because_o the_o sensible_a decay_n of_o his_o infirm_a body_n and_o the_o violent_a disturbance_n of_o his_o sickness_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o digestednesse_n of_o mind_n and_o quietness_n of_o spirit_n we_o therefore_o humble_o pray_v 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the_o sinner_n tear_n in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n by_o tho_o fettiplace_n dom_n pet_n cantab._n mat._n 3.2_o repent_v for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v at_o hand_n london_n print_v for_o humphrey_n moseley_n and_o be_v to_o be_v sell_v at_o his_o shop_n at_o the_o prince_n arm_n in_o st._n paul_n churchyard_n 1653._o the_o sinner_n tear_n by_o t.f._n juâ—â—â—_n suhitp_n tâ—â—uâ—scrâ—â—it_fw-la paenitentia_fw-la 16_o london_n 53_o print_v for_o humphrey_n narley_n at_o the_o prince_n arm_n in_o st_n paul_n churchyard_n to_o the_o right_n honourable_a richard_z lord_n keble_n one_o of_o the_o lord_n commissioner_n of_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o england_n and_o the_o much_o honour_a mary_n his_o true_o virtuous_a and_o religious_a lady_n grace_n and_o peace_n my_o honour_a lord_n i_o know_v not_o where_o to_o find_v a_o fit_a patron_n for_o tear_n than_o your_o lordship_n the_o constant_a series_n of_o who_o happy_a day_n have_v be_v a_o exact_a pattern_n of_o true_a piety_n 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complaint_n ah_o lord_n so_o long_o what_o sudden_a fear_n what_o care_n and_o doubt_n what_o sigh_n and_o tear_n since_o last_o thou_o do_v afford_v thy_o love_a look_n have_v i_o oppress_v and_o robe_v of_o rest_n because_o thou_o lord_n thy_o servant_n have_v forsake_v if_o not_o a_o look_n yet_o hear_v i_o speak_v and_o pity_v i_o o_o do_v not_o break_v thy_o bruise_a reed_n why_o shall_v thou_o strive_v with_o man_n who_o day_n be_v do_v when_o but_o begin_v sith_o thou_o great_a god_n have_v measure_v out_o his_o span_n amaze_v i_o not_o with_o fearful_a thing_n give_v i_o thy_o grace_n o_o give_v i_o wing_n of_o swift_a desire_n and_o holy_a zeal_n to_o raise_v my_o soul_n to_o sky_n with_o powerful_a cry_n that_o i_o may_v sweet_o warble_v forth_o thy_o praise_n thou_o be_v my_o centre_n fix_v i_o there_o or_o move_v i_o in_o thy_o
resolution_n to_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o that_o as_o thou_o be_v true_o and_o eternal_o one_o in_o thy_o essence_n and_o yet_o distinct_o three_o in_o thy_o person_n so_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o entire_o one_o in_o my_o obedience_n although_o distinct_o three_o in_o my_o faculty_n that_o all_o may_v be_v but_o one_o and_o that_o a_o please_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n unto_o thou_o of_o profit_n unto_o other_o of_o comfort_n to_o myself_o forgive_v my_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a essence_n my_o rash_a approach_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a presence_n my_o cold_a careless_a irreligious_a thought_n distract_a word_n undesent_n action_n lord_n i_o be_o sail_v on_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o ignorance_n and_o misery_n o_o be_v thou_o my_o sure_a pilot_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o sweet_a calm_a to_o refresh_v i_o my_o safe_a harbour_n to_o receive_v i_o for_o of_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 2._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n and_o man_n unthankfulness_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o morning_n bless_a god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o richness_n of_o the_o largeness_n of_o the_o constancy_n of_o thy_o love_n to_o man_n of_o man_n vileness_n and_o untowardness_n unto_o thou_o his_o god_n i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o own_o unthankfulness_n how_o great_a and_o invaluable_a a_o blessing_n do_v i_o enjoy_v in_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o this_o present_a day_n how_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a be_o i_o that_o receive_v it_o how_o great_a and_o glorious_a be_v thou_o that_o give_v it_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v light_v inaccessible_a unto_o which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v approach_v before_o who_o glorious_a majesty_n the_o bless_a angel_n stand_v amaze_v and_o i_o be_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o worse_o lord_n for_o dust_n be_v thy_o creation_n and_o therefore_o in_o its_o entity_n be_v good_a before_o i_o be_v dust_n i_o be_v not_o at_o all_o this_o not_o be_v by_o thou_o become_v a_o be_v this_o be_v beautiful_a this_o beauty_n immortal_a and_o without_o thou_o this_o happy_a be_v be_v again_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o not_o to_o be_v what_o can_v be_v more_o vain_a more_o empty_a than_o nothing_o ah_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o now_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o nothing_o thou_o make_v i_o all_o goodness_n and_o that_o goodness_n may_v have_v make_v i_o all_o blessedness_n but_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o all_o sin_n and_o this_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v darkness_n in_o not_o be_v but_o that_o darkness_n be_v incapable_a there_o be_v great_a darkness_n in_o be_v ill_a for_o this_o darkness_n be_v most_o capable_a of_o the_o privation_n of_o all_o light_n of_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n of_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o this_o lord_n be_v my_o condition_n in_o nature_n and_o without_o thy_o gracious_a help_n must_v have_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o let_v i_o now_o see_v what_o my_o condition_n be_v by_o grace_n by_o which_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n without_o which_o my_o life_n will_v prove_v uncomfortable_a but_o also_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o happy_a light_n conduct_v i_o safe_o to_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o glory_n bless_a lord_n i_o can_v now_o look_v no_o way_n but_o to_o happiness_n i_o now_o find_v a_o true_a sweetness_n and_o composedness_n of_o soul_n a_o constant_a and_o courageous_a setledness_n of_o heart_n even_o in_o the_o very_a height_n of_o all_o the_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n of_o all_o the_o inundation_n of_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o fluctuation_n of_o sorrow_n of_o all_o the_o machination_n of_o satan_n from_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n arise_v those_o precious_a stream_n of_o consolation_n which_o abundant_o relieve_v i_o in_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n i_o find_v indeed_o a_o law_n in_o my_o member_n continual_o rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n but_o i_o find_v also_o thy_o grace_n to_o be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o by_o which_o i_o be_o victorious_a here_o and_o shall_v be_v triumphant_a hereafter_o satan_n may_v strive_v to_o winnow_v i_o like_o wheat_n but_o this_o shall_v make_v i_o the_o pure_a for_o thy_o granary_n i_o now_o find_v a_o total_a and_o a_o bless_a change_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n my_o affection_n which_o former_o be_v captivate_v unto_o sin_n entire_o devote_v to_o thy_o service_n my_o love_n with_o holy_a david_n wonderful_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o hatred_n perfect_a against_o sin_n my_o desire_n eager_a for_o thy_o presence_n my_o fear_n astonish_v in_o thy_o absence_n my_o delight_n in_o thy_o promise_n ravish_v my_o joy_n in_o thy_o performance_n triumph_v by_o these_o rich_a endowment_n of_o thou_o i_o be_o wrap_v up_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n all_o vain_a and_o empty_a desire_n of_o the_o besot_v pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n appear_v true_o as_o they_o be_v but_o thorn_n and_o briar_n to_o disturb_v the_o growth_n of_o my_o felicity_n how_o sweet_a be_v their_o loss_n for_o thy_o gain_n how_o easy_o how_o willing_o how_o joyful_o how_o thankful_o be_v all_o these_o foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n happy_o disperse_v by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o my_o ensue_a glory_n beside_o these_o fawn_a enemy_n of_o peace_n which_o flatter_v to_o unquietness_n i_o be_o now_o able_a to_o encounter_v with_o those_o other_o which_o affright_v the_o soul_n even_o in_o their_o first_o appearance_n and_o be_v able_a to_o deject_v the_o carnal_a man_n even_o to_o astonishment_n and_o utter_o to_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o torture_v of_o punishment_n such_o lord_n be_v the_o vast_a difference_n between_o the_o bless_a one_o of_o thy_o fold_n and_o those_o unhappy_a one_o which_o stray_n from_o thou_o into_o the_o strange_a pasture_n of_o impiety_n no_o sorrow_n can_v surprise_v i_o but_o for_o sin_n and_o even_o this_o too_o thou_o make_v to_o increase_v my_o joy_n what_o affliction_n can_v be_v evil_a which_o be_v thy_o physic_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a if_o it_o be_v grievous_a in_o the_o taste_n it_o be_v joyous_a in_o the_o effect_n if_o i_o mark_v the_o happy_a close_a i_o must_v with_o joy_n confess_v that_o these_o bitter_a storm_n will_v end_v in_o bless_a calm_n will_v bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n those_o grievous_a sin_n that_o bring_v my_o saviour_n to_o those_o bitter_a groan_n will_v force_v i_o from_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n to_o my_o celestial_a harbour_n will_v bring_v i_o on_o my_o knee_n to_o see_v my_o own_o vildness_n will_v enrich_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o together_o with_o they_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v i_o complain_v of_o want_n when_o in_o stead_n of_o earth_n i_o enjoy_v heaven_n lord_n what_o can_v he_o fear_v that_o be_v assure_v of_o thy_o favour_n affliction_n tribulation_n cross_n sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n itself_o shall_v work_v to_o my_o advantage_n as_o my_o cross_n be_v more_o grievous_a my_o crown_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a where_o sin_n and_o satan_n have_v be_v most_o prevail_a there_o grace_n and_o goodness_n shall_v be_v more_o triumph_v how_o true_o sweet_a lord_n be_v the_o inviolable_a peace_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o powerful_o compelle_v even_v the_o very_a rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v to_o their_o advantage_n lord_n sanctify_v the_o trial_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o by_o my_o patient_a suffering_n with_o my_o saviour_n here_o i_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o hereafter_o i_o have_v hitherto_o look_v on_o my_o inward_a happiness_n if_o i_o now_o cast_v my_o eye_n upon_o my_o outward_a i_o shall_v there_o see_v that_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n also_o be_v most_o peculiar_o belong_v to_o the_o saint_n the_o wicked_a one_o of_o the_o world_n be_v robber_n and_o shall_v one_o day_n give_v a_o account_n of_o their_o theft_n child_n friend_n stranger_n even_o our_o very_a enemy_n be_v protect_v preserve_v enrich_v bless_v for_o our_o sake_n so_o be_v joseph_n and_o his_o brethren_n for_o jacob_n zoar_v for_o lot_n potipher_n for_o joseph_n the_o centurion_n and_o soldier_n for_o st_n paul_n and_o if_o thou_o lord_n will_v look_v so_o love_o upon_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n for_o thy_o elect_a sake_n how_o gracious_o will_v thou_o one_o day_n look_v upon_o those_o son_n that_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o own_o inheritance_n who_o will_v not_o now_o be_v holy_a see_v that_o in_o this_o bless_a condition_n there_o be_v
not_o only_a safety_n inviolable_a but_o peace_n untterable_a safety_n in_o life_n and_o sweetness_n in_o death_n and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o inquire_v for_o what_o cause_n thou_o give_v i_o all_o this_o i_o find_v nothing_o but_o thy_o mere_a love_n unto_o i_o when_o i_o ask_v what_o thou_o require_v for_o all_o this_o i_o hear_v thou_o demand_v no_o thing_n but_o the_o return_n of_o love_n what_o be_v more_o easy_a what_o more_o sweet_a than_o love_n and_o what_o object_n more_o aimable_fw-fr than_o that_o glorious_a be_v that_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o love_n &_o that_o love_n the_o beauty_n of_o all_o perfection_n thou_o can_v not_o give_v lord_n what_o thou_o have_v not_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o creation_n be_v but_o a_o glimpse_n of_o that_o grater_n glory_n of_o thy_o essence_n lord_n who_o can_v deny_v thou_o love_n how_o sweet_a be_v this_o yoke_n how_o light_a this_o burden_n when_o i_o love_v thou_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o and_o myself_o in_o thou_o i_o possess_v thou_o i_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o o_o my_o god_n all_o that_o thou_o give_v i_o all_o that_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o be_v to_o make_v i_o happy_a to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n bless_a lord_n all_z this_o i_o joyful_o confess_v thou_o have_v do_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o corrupt_a life_n have_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o continue_a rebellion_n against_o thou_o my_o eye_n full_a of_o adultery_n my_o tongue_n of_o corrupt_a communication_n my_o hand_n of_o oppression_n my_o ear_n open_a to_o iniquity_n my_o heart_n full_a of_o hypocricy_n my_o foot_n lame_a in_o thy_o path_n and_o swift_a to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n my_o whole_a man_n nothing_o else_o but_o the_o very_a body_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o precept_n against_o promise_n against_o mercy_n against_o judgement_n against_o the_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o the_o bless_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o have_v even_o tempt_v my_o temptation_n by_o make_v daily_o and_o hourly_a provision_n for_o sin_n and_o have_v be_v so_o far_o from_o sorrow_v for_o all_o this_o that_o i_o have_v resolve_v to_o continue_v yet_o still_o and_o yet_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o that_o still_o thou_o store_v up_o new_a mercy_n for_o i_o lord_n i_o bewail_v my_o weakness_n i_o lament_v my_o wilfulness_n i_o abhor_v my_o filthiness_n i_o hearty_o desire_v and_o earnest_o endeavour_v to_o unrip_v my_o soul_n to_o ransack_v my_o heart_n to_o unlock_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o my_o thought_n that_o i_o may_v have_v all_o my_o sin_n continual_o before_o i_o even_o in_o their_o worst_a appearance_n and_o i_o may_v loathe_v they_o and_o leave_v they_o and_o obtain_v thy_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o they_o i_o confess_v lord_n that_o i_o be_o utter_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o bless_a light_n which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o abuse_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n much_o more_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n by_o which_o thou_o lead_v i_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o just_a with_o thou_o for_o ever_o to_o deprive_v i_o of_o these_o happy_a light_n and_o to_o expose_v i_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o eternal_a darkness_n lord_n i_o have_v finned_a and_o can_v choose_v but_o sin_n i_o be_o a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o have_v pity_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o in_o misery_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o tender_a love_n i_o thrust_v my_o sinful_a soul_n for_o safety_n and_o protection_n o_o let_v not_o thy_o justice_n triumph_n in_o my_o ruin_n but_o thy_o mercy_n in_o my_o deliverance_n so_o shall_v thou_o have_v the_o glory_n and_o i_o the_o sweetness_n of_o my_o eternal_a happiness_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o help_v i_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n amen_n chap._n 3._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o divine_a providence_n a_o meditation_n for_o noon_n bless_a god_n without_o thy_o holy_a providence_n no_o creature_n can_v subsist_v by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n they_o be_v create_v out_o of_o nothing_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v not_o sustain_v they_o they_o must_v needs_o return_v to_o nothing_o how_o wise_o how_o wonderful_o do_v thou_o guide_v and_o govern_v these_o inferior_a creature_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o once_o dispose_v of_o by_o thou_o and_o move_v successive_o to_o their_o appoint_a end_n but_o above_o all_o how_o gracious_o have_v thou_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o man_n what_o variety_n of_o food_n how_o secret_o how_o sweet_o dispose_v it_o to_o sustentation_n no_o creature_n can_v be_v nourish_v without_o thou_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_a nutriment_n but_o delectation_n how_o sweet_a be_v this_o thy_o goodness_n to_o my_o body_n how_o much_o more_o sweet_a thy_o mercy_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o if_o thy_o temporal_a refreshment_n be_v so_o good_a how_o ravish_v be_v that_o celestial_a food_n with_o which_o thy_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v delight_v lord_n how_o undeserving_a be_o i_o of_o these_o thy_o many_o favour_n thou_o give_v rain_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o it_o become_v fruitful_a thou_o load_a i_o daily_o with_o thy_o blessing_n and_o lo_o i_o be_o unthankful_a even_o those_o creature_n that_o be_v insensible_a be_v daily_o nourish_v into_o augmentation_n and_o man_n alone_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v to_o live_v for_o ever_o content_v himself_o with_o daily_a diminution_n this_o woeful_o appear_v by_o my_o deadness_n and_o dulness_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n by_o my_o back_n wardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n by_o my_o carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o prayer_n weariness_n in_o read_v irkomenesse_n in_o meditation_n by_o my_o faint_a hope_n sick_a faith_n lukewarm_a love_n freeze_a charity_n lame_a patience_n languish_v zeal_n and_o all_o those_o other_o visible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n which_o be_v none_o other_o than_o the_o very_a symptom_n of_o a_o die_a soul_n ah_o now_o lord_n how_o miserable_o deform_a must_v i_o needs_o appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n that_o be_o thus_o ugly_a in_o my_o own_o thou_o that_o have_v compassion_n on_o i_o when_o i_o be_v in_o my_o blood_n and_o then_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v that_o have_v wash_v i_o clean_o from_o sin_n and_o pollution_n and_o espouse_v i_o into_o thy_o own_o bolom_o will_v thou_o also_o love_v i_o in_o death_n will_v thou_o court_v i_o in_o the_o grave_n how_o just_o may_v thou_o for_o ever_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o ruin_n that_o can_v so_o easy_o so_o willing_o forsake_v thou_o for_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o how_o sweet_o how_o affectionate_o do_v thou_o order_v all_o thing_n for_o i_o even_o my_o very_a sin_n invite_v i_o to_o a_o more_o happy_a to_o a_o near_a union_n with_o thou_o to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n the_o life_n of_o my_o life_n the_o very_a be_v and_o assure_a comfort_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o wretched_a body_n do_v i_o address_v myself_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o sustain_v this_o frail_a and_o infirm_a body_n much_o more_o unworthy_a o_o lord_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a love_n in_o revive_v relieve_v embrace_v my_o deform_a soul_n bless_a lord_n who_o be_o i_o of_o who_o thou_o be_v thus_o tender_o compassionate_a when_o i_o be_v in_o the_o womb_n i_o be_v defile_v with_o sin_n when_o i_o come_v out_o of_o it_o i_o be_v cover_v with_o shame_n the_o world_n bewitch_v i_o the_o flesh_n besot_v i_o the_o devil_n beguile_v i_o lord_n when_o no_o eye_n pity_v i_o than_o thou_o bid_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o now_o at_o last_o when_o i_o be_o run_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o have_v adulterate_v my_o first_o love_n when_o i_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a thou_o free_o forgive_v i_o thou_o call_v i_o thy_o fair_a one_o and_o give_v i_o thy_o love_n o_o my_o god_n i_o admire_v thy_o goodness_n i_o deplore_v and_o abhor_v my_o own_o wretchedness_n o_o let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n inflame_v the_o die_a spark_n of_o my_o benumb_a soul_n to_o praise_v thou_o without_o cease_v expatiatc_n my_o narrow_a thought_n with_o day'y_a contemplation_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n with_o joyful_a expectation_n of_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o eternity_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a raptasie_n of_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n and_o reign_v with_o thou_o hereafter_o in_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n 4._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o sinfulness_n shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o evening_n
worst_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n be_v too_o good_a even_o for_o the_o best_a of_o we_o yet_o decency_n of_o place_n may_v be_v take_v with_o modesty_n if_o not_o seek_v with_o emulation_n during_o the_o time_n of_o this_o holy_a dispensation_n i_o will_v call_v my_o thought_n unto_o a_o strict_a attendance_n and_o make_v it_o part_n of_o my_o precedent_a prayer_n that_o i_o may_v satan_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a when_o our_o intention_n be_v most_o holy_a which_o when_o he_o can_v divert_v he_o labour_v to_o corrupt_v and_o by_o this_o mean_n when_o i_o desire_v to_o grow_v better_a i_o become_v worse_o how_o careful_a ought_v i_o to_o be_v to_o avoid_v his_o cunning_n who_o can_v cozen_v i_o in_o my_o best_a action_n my_o soul_n shall_v more_o delight_v itself_o with_o the_o matter_n than_o my_o ear_n with_o the_o melody_n of_o thy_o sacred_a note_n church-music_n will_v be_v then_o true_o sweet_a unto_o i_o when_o my_o outward_a joy_n be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o my_o inward_a man_n sinful_a weakness_n shall_v not_o make_v i_o slight_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n if_o my_o pastor_n have_v fail_n i_o will_v pity_v and_o pray_v for_o he_o but_o not_o despise_v he_o if_o i_o look_v into_o my_o own_o soul_n i_o shall_v there_o find_v work_n enough_o to_o repair_v my_o own_o ruin_n this_o lord_n shall_v rather_o move_v i_o to_o extol_v thy_o mercy_n in_o uphold_v my_o own_o step_n to_o lament_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o brother_n misery_n lord_n let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o better_a than_o another_o because_o i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v become_v worse_o i_o shall_v willing_o continue_v in_o that_o fold_n where_o thou_o have_v place_v i_o and_o hope_v to_o remain_v there_o with_o comfort_n till_o thou_o shall_v lead_v i_o out_o with_o safety_n while_o i_o be_o at_o thy_o feed_n i_o be_o happy_a one_o of_o thy_o morsel_n well_o digest_v with_o humility_n and_o thankfulness_n will_v yield_v i_o better_a nourishment_n than_o that_o other_o food_n of_o my_o own_o find_n the_o very_o mean_a of_o thy_o minister_n may_v afford_v i_o patience_n and_o that_o heavenly_a grace_n with_o thy_o blessing_n to_o boot_v be_v a_o great_a advantage_n if_o i_o receive_v thy_o sacred_a word_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o earnestness_n of_o heart_n my_o obedience_n shall_v be_v accept_v my_o zeal_n reward_v while_o i_o be_o within_o thy_o wall_n i_o shall_v account_v that_o gesture_n most_o decent_a that_o be_v most_o humble_a and_o those_o ceremony_n most_o necessary_a that_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o obedience_n all_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n ought_v to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o sacred_a word_n which_o be_v the_o only_a rule_n of_o faith_n all_o matter_n of_o discipline_n which_o be_v necessary_a only_o to_o obedience_n be_v therefore_o leave_v to_o thy_o church_n care_n that_o as_o thou_o be_v one_o so_o thy_o church_n may_v be_v one_o in_o that_o bless_a union_n of_o love_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n if_o thou_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n for_o all_o my_o misdemeanour_n in_o thy_o sacred_a worship_n with_o what_o confusion_n of_o face_n must_v â—needs_o appear_v before_o thou_o how_o many_o evil_a suggestion_n how_o many_o idle_a imagination_n how_o many_o sinful_a object_n have_v i_o often_o entertain_v to_o divert_v my_o thought_n from_o thy_o service_n i_o have_v too_o often_o sin_v in_o absent_v thy_o house_n but_o more_o often_o and_o more_o grievous_o in_o frequent_v it_o by_o come_v careless_o and_o out_o of_o custom_n by_o unbeseeming_a gesture_n cold_a prayer_n heartless_a hear_n profane_a scoff_a curious_a censure_v and_o even_o in_o the_o best_a of_o my_o performance_n by_o serve_v thou_o my_o god_n by_o half_n all_o this_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v and_o earnest_o desire_v thy_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o it_o lord_n let_v this_o day_n rest_n of_o my_o body_n bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o not_o now_o think_v my_o own_o thought_n speak_v my_o own_o word_n do_v my_o own_o action_n but_o come_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sanctify_a and_o humble_a soul_n with_o a_o wound_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n repel_v all_o evil_a suggestion_n remove_v all_o idle_a imagination_n divert_v all_o sinful_a object_n enlighten_v my_o understanding_n rectify_v my_o will_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n subdue_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o love_n delight_n in_o thy_o law_n long_o for_o thy_o presence_n rely_v on_o thy_o promise_n thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v in_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 6._o upon_o our_o return_v from_o god_n house_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o private_a duty_n lord_n he_o that_o know_v thou_o will_v undoubted_o delight_v to_o serve_v thou_o if_o i_o call_v thy_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n my_o thought_n in_o this_o day_n will_v be_v pure_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a that_o soul_n which_o can_v joyful_o familiarize_v itself_o with_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n may_v well_o be_v fearful_a to_o be_v see_v of_o thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v when_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o a_o rich_a favour_n i_o enjoy_v how_o great_a a_o distance_n i_o be_o at_o from_o thou_o my_o god_n how_o sweet_a a_o mercy_n thou_o afforde_o i_o to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o can_v but_o confess_v my_o own_o unworthiness_n if_o i_o regard_v not_o what_o i_o hear_v if_o i_o rejoice_v not_o to_o recall_v thy_o bless_a word_n to_o my_o remembrance_n how_o dreadful_a be_v that_o voice_n that_o speak_v in_o thunder_n and_o how_o severe_a the_o word_n that_o then_o be_v speak_v how_o bless_a be_v this_o still_a music_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o how_o delightful_a to_o my_o wound_a spirit_n lord_n let_v this_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n let_v this_o encourage_v i_o to_o heavenly_a chearfullnesse_n in_o heavenly_a duty_n to_o be_v joyful_a in_o read_v fervent_a in_o prayer_n frequent_a in_o meditation_n constant_a in_o all_o that_o knowledge_n will_v make_v woeful_o wise_a which_o teach_v i_o to_o know_v and_o not_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n meditation_n be_v the_o life_n of_o hear_v practise_v the_o life_n of_o meditation_n and_o a_o sincere_a heart_n the_o life_n of_o practice_n when_o i_o look_v into_o my_o life_n past_a i_o find_v it_o to_o be_v all_o sin_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o my_o life_n present_a i_o can_v but_o confess_v it_o to_o be_v all_o shame_n i_o be_o still_o so_o far_o from_o grow_v better_a that_o i_o be_o become_v much_o worse_o this_o be_v that_o bless_a day_n which_o concern_v my_o peace_n if_o i_o embrace_v not_o this_o happy_a opportunity_n i_o may_v just_o fear_v these_o gracious_a offer_n will_v be_v hide_v for_o ever_o from_o my_o eye_n each_o word_n that_o i_o hear_v thy_o day_n be_v of_o weight_n if_o i_o become_v not_o more_o holy_a by_o my_o heavenly_a improvement_n by_o it_o i_o shall_v certain_o become_v sinful_a by_o my_o careless_a neglect_v of_o it_o thy_o work_n o_o lord_n will_v have_v its_o end_n and_o this_o end_n either_o to_o my_o happiness_n or_o ruin_n shall_v assure_o promote_v thy_o glory_n there_o be_v no_o vacuity_n in_o nature_n with_o thou_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n there_o can_v be_v none_o think_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o this_o day_n instruction_n may_v be_v thy_o last_o as_o thou_o hope_v for_o heaven_n let_v it_o not_o pass_v thou_o without_o some_o profit_n consider_v serious_o how_o many_o million_o of_o world_n one_o lose_v soul_n will_v give_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o thy_o condition_n that_o to_o morrow_n thou_o may_v be_v as_o one_o of_o they_o and_o then_o judge_v how_o great_a will_v be_v thy_o folly_n how_o woeful_a thy_o misery_n if_o thou_o trifle_v with_o those_o sacred_a counsel_n which_o concern_v thy_o rest_n o_o thou_o god_n of_o infinite_a compassion_n look_v not_o upon_o those_o infinite_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n but_o behold_v i_o in_o the_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n of_o thy_o blessed_a son_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n to_o see_v the_o rebellion_n of_o my_o own_o wicked_a heart_n by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n my_o sinfulness_n by_o his_o righteousness_n my_o misery_n by_o his_o mercy_n forgive_v my_o many_o and_o sinful_a compliance_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v make_v i_o a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o my_o own_o happiness_n the_o great_a neglect_n of_o my_o obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n have_v just_o call_v for_o the_o great_a and_o heavy_a load_n of_o my_o affliction_n the_o careless_a withdraw_n of_o my_o affection_n from_o thou_o my_o god_n have_v occasion_v the_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o o_o that_o my_o loss_n of_o tear_n
may_v now_o prevail_v with_o thou_o to_o repair_v the_o loss_n of_o thy_o presence_n in_o my_o sinful_a soul_n lord_n let_v the_o greatness_n of_o my_o folly_n in_o sin_v extol_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o forgive_n restore_v i_o to_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n and_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n so_o shall_v i_o have_v the_o comfort_n and_o thou_o the_o praise_n of_o my_o deliverance_n if_o thou_o lord_n will_v give_v i_o understanding_n to_o delight_v in_o thy_o law_n i_o shall_v also_o have_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v delight_v in_o i_o to_o do_v i_o good_a accept_v of_o my_o desire_n strengthen_v my_o endeavour_n perfect_a my_o performance_n pardon_v my_o weakness_n assist_v my_o willingness_n forgive_v my_o sinfulness_n nourish_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o i_o and_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remove_v all_o danger_n and_o temptation_n from_o i_o that_o when_o the_o short_a and_o wretched_a race_n 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the_o fullness_n of_o this_o sweetuesse_n by_o a_o bless_a hope_n the_o fruition_n of_o this_o fullness_n by_o eternal_a love_n lord_z how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o of_o these_o embrace_n if_o i_o bewail_v not_o if_o i_o abhor_v not_o if_o i_o forsake_v not_o all_o the_o wretched_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a life_n pass_v if_o i_o rejoice_v not_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a to_o be_v admit_v to_o so_o great_a a_o mercy_n if_o this_o inflame_v not_o my_o affection_n with_o unspotted_a love_n to_o thou_o my_o god_n with_o earnest_a long_n for_o thy_o presence_n of_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v and_o now_o lord_n since_o thou_o in_o thy_o rich_a love_n have_v free_o forgive_v i_o my_o pound_n i_o will_v also_o most_o willing_o and_o hearty_o forgive_v my_o brother_n his_o penny_n i_o will_v have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o malice_n that_o have_v so_o much_o need_n of_o mercy_n i_o will_v unfeigned_o and_o free_o and_o full_o forgive_v all_o injury_n on_o earth_n i_o will_v love_v all_o those_o that_o hate_v i_o and_o pray_v for_o all_o those_o that_o despiteful_o use_v i_o and_o all_o this_o for_o thy_o sake_n who_o haste_n free_o love_v i_o and_o lay_v down_o thy_o life_n for_o i_o to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n bless_a lord_n god_n look_v down_o in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n on_o i_o thy_o poor_a distress_a suppliant_a who_o thou_o now_o vouchsafe_v to_o admit_v unto_o thy_o heavenly_a banquet_n illuminate_v my_o blindness_n by_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o thy_o most_o sacred_a word_n satisfy_v my_o hunger_n with_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n enrich_v my_o poverty_n with_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n cover_v my_o nakedness_n with_o the_o precious_a robe_n of_o thy_o own_o righteousness_n swallow_v up_o the_o depth_n of_o my_o misery_n by_o the_o height_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n appear_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sincere_a heart_n and_o happy_a soul_n lord_n strengthen_v and_o support_v my_o feeble_a faith_n make_v i_o joyful_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o constant_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o thankful_o to_o sacrifice_v my_o soul_n in_o praise_n to_o thou_o vouchsafe_v dear_a lord_n that_o i_o may_v worthy_o approach_v thy_o bless_a table_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n be_v so_o unite_v to_o thou_o that_o all_o my_o joy_n and_o comfort_n may_v hereafter_o be_v for_o ever_o with_o thou_o amen_n chap._n 8._o contain_v pious_a ejaculation_n at_o the_o time_n of_o receive_v lord_n this_o art_n that_o bless_a bread_n by_o which_o my_o soul_n be_v nourish_v to_o eternal_a life_n thou_o be_v that_o fruitful_a vine_n from_o which_o do_v flow_v those_o glad_v comfort_n to_o my_o faint_a spirit_n thou_o be_v break_v for_o my_o sin_n thou_o be_v bruise_v for_o my_o transgression_n and_o the_o chastisement_n of_o my_o peace_n be_v upon_o thou_o lord_n by_o thy_o stripe_n let_v my_o sinful_a soul_n be_v heal_v thou_o take_v into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n of_o tremble_a thou_o drank_a out_o the_o very_a dregs_o thereof_o and_o thy_o precious_a blood_n be_v pour_v out_o like_o water_n for_o my_o sake_n sweet_a jesus_n sustain_v i_o by_o this_o bread_n refresh_v i_o with_o this_o wine_n recover_v i_o with_o this_o potion_n cleanse_v i_o by_o this_o effusion_n that_o i_o may_v this_o day_n receive_v joyful_o return_v thankful_o live_v righteous_o and_o die_v happy_o chap._n 9_o contain_v a_o brief_a meditation_n and_o pious_a thanksgiving_n after_o our_o receive_v i_o be_o this_o day_n joyful_o deliver_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o happy_o restore_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n i_o have_v rellish_v the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o heavenly_a promise_n and_o receive_v the_o seal_n of_o
his_o gracious_a performance_n i_o now_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o our_o understanding_n my_o deliverance_n be_v wonderful_a my_o freedom_n absolute_a my_o peace_n unalterable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o conscience_n be_v now_o quiet_v my_o spirit_n ravish_v my_o enemy_n vanquish_v and_o my_o god_n wel-pleased_n to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n do_v i_o address_v my_o joyful_a soul_n to_o love_v and_o honour_v thou_o to_o my_o life_n end_v lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o so_o powerful_o and_o gracious_o assist_v i_o that_o i_o may_v save_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o bless_a promise_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thou_o in_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o i_o may_v clear_o see_v and_o joyful_o confess_v what_o great_a thing_n thou_o have_v do_v for_o my_o poor_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o exceed_a love_n and_o hourly_o husy_v with_o recount_v thy_o endless_a praise_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o forsake_v the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n make_v i_o more_o watchful_a over_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n more_o zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_n that_o i_o may_v never_o willing_o offend_v thou_o but_o whole_o sacrifice_v the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o day_n unto_o thou_o that_o so_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n may_v triumphant_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o the_o live_a god_n mortify_v my_o corruption_n support_v my_o weakness_n accept_v my_o willingness_n let_v this_o my_o humiliation_n before_o thou_o be_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o precious_a life_n thy_o rich_a mercy_n have_v sacrifice_v to_o thy_o justice_n for_o i_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o his_o alone_a sake_n who_o thou_o have_v free_o give_v unto_o i_o that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v thou_o devout_o serve_v thou_o earnest_o embrace_v thou_o eternal_o enjoy_v thou_o amen_n chap._n 10._o upon_o a_o journey_n undertake_v and_o the_o many_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o i_o be_o now_o go_v from_o my_o own_o home_n and_o know_v not_o whether_o i_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n i_o know_v have_v set_v a_o period_n to_o my_o day_n beyond_o which_o i_o can_v pass_v but_o when_o or_o where_o or_o how_o my_o life_n shall_v end_v i_o be_o uncertain_a many_o be_v the_o danger_n that_o attend_v this_o sinful_a life_n and_o many_o more_o my_o sin_n that_o have_v deserve_v they_o i_o can_v neither_o number_v the_o one_o nor_o foresee_v the_o other_o this_o be_v the_o wretched_a and_o the_o sad_a condition_n of_o my_o body_n and_o without_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n the_o much_o more_o woeful_a case_n of_o my_o distress_a soul_n lord_n there_o be_v nothing_o so_o sweet_a as_o thy_o love_n nothing_o so_o safe_a as_o thy_o protection_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v carelessy_a neglect_v the_o one_o and_o thou_o may_v now_o just_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o thou_o have_v woo_v i_o to_o mercy_n and_o i_o have_v refuse_v to_o come_v thou_o have_v gracious_o invite_v i_o by_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n by_o thy_o fatherly_a sustentation_n by_o thy_o gentle_a correction_n by_o thy_o faithful_a promise_n and_o thy_o rich_a performance_n bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o when_o i_o be_o unthankful_a for_o thy_o many_o favour_n when_o i_o be_o unmindful_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n even_o than_o thou_o gracious_o provide_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v not_o hitherto_o resolve_v serious_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o such_o and_o so_o many_o be_v my_o sin_n so_o great_a be_v my_o unthankfulness_n that_o i_o now_o tremble_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o and_o yet_o so_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o that_o thou_o again_o allure_v i_o to_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n lord_n into_o the_o bless_a bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n i_o cast_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o danger_n even_o in_o death_n itself_o will_v joyfuliy_v rely_v upon_o thou_o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n and_o fortress_n unto_o which_o i_o will_v always_o resort_v lord_n keep_v i_o as_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n hide_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n against_o the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o fear_n and_o terror_n of_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n protect_v and_o keep_v i_o in_o this_o present_a journey_n let_v thy_o holy_a angel_n be_v my_o bless_a guardian_n to_o protect_v i_o in_o life_n to_o preserve_v i_o in_o death_n to_o assist_v i_o after_o death_n o_o let_v i_o never_o grieve_v those_o bless_a spirit_n which_o though_o invisible_o yet_o most_o assure_o be_v my_o attendant_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o readiness_n and_o cheerfulness_n of_o mind_n to_o watch_v my_o preservation_n and_o further_o my_o salvation_n so_o give_v i_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o soul_n to_o joy_v they_o in_o my_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o see_v lord_n i_o can_v know_v my_o hour_n of_o dissolution_n o_o teach_v i_o so_o to_o number_v my_o day_n that_o i_o may_v apply_v my_o heart_n unto_o heavenly_a wisdom_n that_o i_o may_v obtain_v a_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o sincere_a and_o constant_a heart_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o cheerful_a readiness_n at_o thy_o call_n amen_n chap._n 11._o contain_v pious_a meditation_n and_o zealous_a ejaculation_n after_o a_o journey_n i_o be_o now_o by_o god_n gracious_a providence_n return_v safe_a unto_o my_o earthly_a home_n but_o be_o still_o travel_v to_o my_o heavenly_a there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n but_o labour_n and_o sorrow_n nothing_o in_o that_o but_o rest_n and_o happiness_n and_o yet_o i_o dote_v upon_o the_o one_o and_o neglect_v the_o other_o lord_n if_o my_o treasure_n be_v with_o thou_o my_o heart_n will_v be_v there_o also_o when_o thou_o give_v i_o more_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o i_o shall_v have_v more_o desire_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o when_o my_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o more_o sensible_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n thy_o grace_n i_o trust_v will_v make_v i_o more_o capable_a of_o thy_o sweet_a mercy_n lord_n if_o this_o vain_a unquietness_n be_v so_o refresh_v to_o my_o mortal_a body_n how_o true_o bless_a will_v thy_o heavenly_a rest_n be_v to_o my_o immortal_a soul_n when_o thou_o lord_n will_v wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n all_o aking_n from_o my_o heart_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o death_n neither_o sorrow_n nor_o cry_v nor_o any_o more_o pain_n when_o soul_n and_o body_n shall_v triumphant_o and_o joyful_o repose_v themselves_o in_o thou_o for_o ever_o when_o they_o shall_v drink_v free_o of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o outward_a rest_n in_o this_o my_o earthy_a home_n much_o more_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o inward_a rest_n that_o sweet_a assurance_n of_o a_o lively_a hope_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o eternal_a rest_n how_o wretched_a be_v my_o body_n without_o this_o outward_a quietness_n how_o much_o more_o wre_a ched_a be_v my_o soul_n without_o thou_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o shield_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o staff_n to_o uphold_v i_o my_o food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o wine_n to_o glad_v i_o my_o belove_v to_o embrace_v i_o my_o pleasure_n to_o delight_v i_o my_o joy_n to_o ravish_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o sate_a repose_n for_o ever_o to_o refresh_v i_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o lord_n to_o fix_v my_o thought_n on_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n to_o use_v this_o world_n sober_o in_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o to_o view_v it_o true_o as_o it_o be_v a_o barren_a wilderness_n a_o transitory_a vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n far_o inconsistent_a with_o my_o real_a happiness_n to_o desire_v nothing_o to_o enjoy_v nothing_o in_o the_o creature_n but_o only_o in_o and_o unto_o thou_o the_o great_a creator_n so_o shall_v no_o vain_a pleasure_n bewitch_v i_o no_o unjust_a profit_n beguile_v i_o no_o sudden_a sorrow_n dismay_v i_o no_o terror_n of_o conscience_n affright_v i_o to_o thou_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n do_v i_o devote_v the_o remnant_n of_o my_o sinful_a day_n to_o love_v thou_o to_o praise_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o lord_n wean_v i_o from_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n relieve_v the_o harshness_n of_o my_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o misery_n may_v
be_v swallow_v up_o of_o mercy_n and_o frailty_n of_o eternity_n unite_v i_o in_o a_o bless_a union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v constant_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o and_o be_v for_o ever_o gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o o_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a complacency_n of_o soul_n in_o thy_o service_n and_o a_o willing_a and_o a_o dutiful_a obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n lord_n give_v i_o a_o thankful_a heart_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o for_o thy_o continual_a preservation_n for_o thy_o bless_a supportation_n for_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o needful_a comfort_n in_o this_o life_n and_o for_o the_o glorious_a hope_n of_o those_o in_o that_o to_o come_v bless_a god_n so_o sublimate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n that_o i_o may_v sober_o enjoy_v thy_o blessing_n here_o and_o faithful_o expect_v thy_o joy_n hereafter_o lord_n all_o that_o i_o have_v without_o thou_o be_v mere_a emptiness_n and_o nothing_o mere_a vanity_n and_o worse_o than_o nothing_o my_o glory_n shame_n my_o honour_n ignominy_n my_o health_n ruin_n my_o riches_n poverty_n my_o gain_n loss_n my_o pleasure_n pain_n my_o laughter_n madness_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o o_o grant_v that_o nothing_o may_v withdraw_v my_o service_n from_o thou_o that_o no_o entice_a pleasure_n may_v allure_v i_o that_o no_o distract_n care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o my_o soul_n may_v now_o and_o ever_o safe_o and_o content_o rely_v upon_o thou_o lord_n thou_o see_v all_o my_o desire_n and_o my_o continual_a groan_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o thou_o alone_o know_v how_o weary_a i_o be_o of_o the_o sinful_a travail_n of_o this_o life_n how_o earnest_o i_o long_o to_o be_v at_o rest_n with_o thou_o lord_n pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o my_o misery_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o wipe_v away_o all_o tear_n from_o my_o eye_n and_o bring_v i_o to_o that_o rest_n of_o thou_o which_o never_o shall_v have_v end_n amen_n chap._n 12._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o security_n deceive_v not_o thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n it_o be_v not_o so_o easy_a a_o matter_n to_o inherit_v heaven_n as_o thou_o imagine_v there_o will_v be_v much_o fight_v sweat_a bleed_a much_o compunction_n of_o soul_n subjection_n of_o body_n hard_o press_v towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n before_o this_o happy_a conquest_n can_v be_v gain_v consider_v therefore_o in_o what_o condition_n thou_o now_o stand_v what_o ground_n thou_o have_v gain_v of_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n how_o much_o better_o thou_o be_v this_o day_n than_o the_o day_n past_a than_o the_o year_n past_a than_o thy_o whole_a life_n past_a nay_o rather_o how_o much_o worse_o by_o add_v sin_n unto_o sin_n by_o drink_v in_o iniquity_n like_o water_n by_o treasure_v up_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n philosophy_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o all_o natural_a motion_n the_o near_o they_o be_v to_o end_n the_o more_o violent_a their_o motion_n be_v divinity_n will_v tell_v thou_o that_o in_o old_a age_n thou_o will_v be_v fat_a and_o well_o like_n what_o increase_n of_o love_n have_v thou_o to_o god_n law_n what_o growth_n of_o hatred_n against_o sin_n what_o bosome-sin_n have_v thou_o part_v with_o what_o gracious_a improvement_n have_v thou_o make_v in_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o all_o those_o other_o gift_n and_o grace_n which_o concur_v to_o thy_o perfection_n holy_a saint_n anselm_n be_v often_o hear_v to_o say_v if_o i_o can_v from_o hence_o behold_v the_o pain_n of_o hell_n from_o thence_o the_o horror_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v rather_o embrace_v those_o pain_n than_o this_o horror_n o_o what_o growth_n of_o grace_n be_v here_o how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o this_o degree_n of_o holiness_n how_o easy_o persuade_v to_o delude_v myself_o with_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o perfection_n there_o be_v no_o attain_n unto_o happiness_n without_o holy_a violence_n without_o beat_v down_o my_o body_n without_o cherish_v my_o soul_n if_o i_o conquer_v not_o here_o i_o can_v triumph_v hereafter_o lord_n when_o i_o look_v into_o the_o strictness_n of_o the_o life_n of_o thy_o saint_n i_o much_o lament_v the_o folly_n of_o my_o own_o i_o see_v holy_a david_n in_o sackcloth_n and_o ash_n consume_v whole_a day_n and_o night_n in_o mourning_n for_o sâ—n_n wash_v his_o bed_n with_o his_o tear_n afflict_v in_o body_n torment_v in_o soul_n grieve_v cry_v roar_a for_o unquietness_n of_o heart_n bless_a paul_n subdue_a his_o body_n by_o fast_v watch_v pray_v toil_a in_o the_o ministry_n and_o thou_o my_o bless_a saviour_n in_o continual_a labour_n and_o sorrow_n for_o my_o sake_n how_o vain_a be_v my_o trust_n how_o false_a my_o hope_n how_o great_a my_o error_n to_o believe_v i_o run_v when_o i_o stand_v still_o to_o expect_v a_o triumph_n without_o a_o victory_n a_o victory_n without_o a_o combat_n lord_n if_o many_o that_o strive_v to_o enter_v in_o at_o the_o strait_a gate_n yet_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a what_o shall_v become_v of_o i_o who_o be_o so_o far_o from_o come_v to_o thou_o that_o i_o every_o day_n be_o run_v from_o thou_o who_o be_o not_o only_o opposite_a unto_o thou_o but_o even_o enmity_n itself_o against_o thou_o sometime_o i_o feel_v the_o sting_n and_o gripe_n of_o a_o wound_a conscience_n i_o know_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o grievous_a sinner_n but_o i_o quiet_a my_o disturbance_n by_o thou_o my_o saviour_n i_o willing_o accept_v of_o mercy_n from_o thou_o but_o grudge_o repine_v at_o service_n to_o thou_o thou_o bid_v i_o indeed_o to_o drink_v free_o of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n but_o thou_o command_v i_o also_o to_o make_v my_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a to_o work_v out_o my_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a thou_o ordaine_v not_o the_o end_n without_o the_o mean_n if_o i_o rebellious_o neglect_v the_o one_o thou_o mayâ—st_v most_o righteous_o deny_v i_o the_o other_o lord_n what_o can_v it_o profit_v i_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n when_o i_o deprive_v my_o soul_n of_o happiness_n for_o ever_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deplore_v my_o dangerous_a condition_n to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n to_o think_v no_o cost_n too_o much_o no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o grief_n too_o good_a to_o purchase_v heaven_n to_o consider_v serious_o that_o time_n once_o past_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v that_o this_o hour_n may_v be_v my_o last_o and_o bring_v i_o to_o eternity_n of_o torment_n where_o the_o stream_n be_v still_a there_o the_o channel_n be_v deep_a where_o there_o be_v least_o distrust_n there_o be_v usual_o most_o danger_n satan_n therefore_o disturb_v i_o not_o because_o i_o sleep_v in_o death_n but_o when_o thou_o lord_n shall_v open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o subtlety_n of_o this_o deceiver_n i_o shall_v then_o find_v that_o the_o water_n of_o sin_n be_v go_v over_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o be_o woeful_o drown_v in_o the_o great_a depth_n of_o security_n and_o can_v expect_v nothing_o without_o mercy_n but_o satan_n cruelty_n and_o my_o own_o endless_a misery_n to_o that_o sweet_a mercy_n therefore_o i_o appeal_v with_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n and_o humbleness_n of_o heart_n bemoan_v my_o sin_n bewail_v my_o transgression_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o thy_o gracious_a goodness_n and_o my_o own_o vileness_n i_o be_o utter_o ashamed_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n thou_o have_v often_o call_v i_o to_o repentance_n but_o i_o have_v not_o hearken_v unto_o thou_o thou_o have_v love_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n but_o i_o have_v wilful_o refuse_v thou_o have_v clothe_v i_o with_o thy_o own_o garment_n and_o i_o have_v shameful_o defile_v it_o thou_o have_v enrich_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o i_o have_v rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n all_o this_o and_o infinite_o more_o than_o this_o thou_o have_v free_o do_v for_o i_o the_o worst_a of_o sinner_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o have_v rebellious_o forsake_v thou_o and_o most_o ungratious_o be_v most_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n see_v that_o i_o be_o dead_a and_o putrify_a in_o sin_n and_o rot_a in_o corruption_n what_o else_o can_v i_o expect_v from_o thou_o but_o to_o be_v bury_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o yet_o thou_o still_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a good_a convey_v those_o happy_a stream_n of_o comfort_n to_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o may_v revive_v i_o from_o the_o grave_n of_o misery_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v thou_o in_o thy_o
long_a patience_n in_o thy_o great_a goodness_n in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n in_o thy_o fatherly_a affection_n towards_o i_o i_o be_o woeful_o sink_v into_o the_o deep_a mire_n of_o sin_n where_o no_o stay_n be_v lord_n uphold_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o perish_v not_o eternal_o o_o deliver_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n for_o i_o be_o helpless_a and_o poor_a and_o my_o heart_n be_v wound_v within_o i_o let_v my_o soul_n live_v and_o it_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v help_v i_o as_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n so_o rule_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n that_o thy_o grace_n may_v be_v far_o sweet_a with_o my_o suffering_n than_o my_o pleasure_n with_o my_o sin_n restrain_v my_o loose_a desire_n renew_v my_o good_a purpose_n assist_v my_o weak_a endeavour_n correct_v my_o error_n sustain_v my_o infirmity_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o my_o sin_n a_o thankful_a heart_n for_o thy_o favour_n a_o filial_a fear_n of_o thy_o judgement_n a_o sincere_a love_n to_o thy_o law_n a_o holy_a constancy_n and_o happy_a perseverance_n to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 13._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o presumption_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o vain_a be_v thou_o how_o wretched_a to_o presume_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o god_n how_o can_v thou_o be_v so_o foolish_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v favour_v thou_o in_o that_o which_o he_o so_o severe_o punish_v in_o his_o own_o son_n think_v thou_o that_o precious_a blood_n be_v spill_v to_o cherish_v sin_n be_v not_o mistake_v for_o as_o christ_n jesus_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n so_o he_o come_v also_o to_o call_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n do_v thou_o argue_v well_o to_o say_v because_o god_n be_v merciful_a long-suffering_a and_o of_o great_a goodness_n therefore_o i_o will_v abuse_v his_o mercy_n in_o sin_v his_o patience_n by_o my_o long_a continue_v in_o sin_n his_o great_a goodness_n by_o my_o great_a unthankfulness_n be_v not_o this_o to_o mock_v his_o mercy_n to_o bid_v defiance_n to_o his_o justice_n to_o arm_v he_o with_o fury_n to_o invite_v he_o to_o revenge_v assure_v thyself_o the_o long_o he_o be_v in_o draw_v his_o bow_n the_o more_o forcible_a will_v he_o send_v his_o arrow_n deceive_v not_o thyself_o therefore_o god_n will_v not_o be_v so_o merciful_a to_o thou_o as_o to_o be_v unjust_a to_o himself_o all_o the_o way_n of_o god_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n mercy_n to_o support_v thy_o weakness_n truth_n to_o correct_v thy_o wilfulness_n there_o be_v therefore_o mercy_n with_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v fear_v not_o that_o he_o may_v be_v slight_v not_o that_o he_o may_v be_v shameful_o dishonour_v how_o full_a of_o falsehood_n be_v thy_o bold_a presumption_n thou_o cry_v peace_n peace_n when_o sudden_a war_n be_v ready_a to_o destroy_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o peace_n to_o the_o wicked_a say_v my_o god_n heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v up_o in_o arm_n against_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o leave_v not_o so_o much_o as_o thou_o own_o conscience_n to_o deliver_v thou_o thou_o have_v gracious_o receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n thou_o have_v grievous_o sin_v against_o the_o light_n of_o that_o knowledge_n thou_o have_v woeful_o continue_v in_o thy_o sin_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o desire_n of_o repentance_n and_o there_o now_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o a_o searfull_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o violent_a fire_n that_o shall_v devour_v the_o adversary_n o_o remember_v that_o the_o angel_n for_o one_o sin_n be_v throw_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o that_o adam_n for_o one_o sin_n be_v cast_v out_o of_o paradise_n thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v innumerable_a thou_o have_v have_v line_n upon_o line_n and_o precept_n upon_o precept_n and_o yet_o thou_o adde_v sin_n upon_o sin_n and_o transgression_n upon_o transgression_n thou_o have_v sin_v against_o many_o precious_a promise_n against_o many_o gracious_a performance_n against_o many_o fearful_a judgement_n thou_o have_v grieve_v that_o good_a spirit_n by_o which_o the_o saint_n be_v seal_v up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n all_o these_o be_v heavy_a aggravation_n upon_o thou_o to_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o hasten_v the_o swiftness_n of_o thy_o punishment_n ah_o how_o sad_a be_v thy_o condition_n thou_o have_v not_o only_o weary_v out_o thyself_o in_o wickedness_n but_o thy_o god_n also_o hear_v what_o he_o faith_n unto_o thou_o how_o he_o complain_v of_o thou_o by_o his_o holy_a prophet_n behold_v i_o be_o press_v under_o you_o as_o a_o cart_n be_v lade_v with_o sheaf_n amos_n 2.13_o and_o yet_o thou_o still_o adde_v more_o load_n but_o as_o thou_o adde_v sin_n upon_o sin_n so_o thou_o call_v for_o wrath_n upon_o wrath_n as_o thou_o have_v make_v a_o mock_n at_o sin_n so_o god_n will_v make_v a_o mock_n at_o misery_n as_o thou_o have_v thy_o measure_n in_o sin_v so_o god_n will_v have_v his_o measure_n in_o punish_v consider_v what_o he_o say_v unto_o thou_o by_o his_o prophet_n judgement_n will_v i_o lay_v to_o the_o rule_n and_o righteousness_n to_o the_o balance_n esay_n 28.17_o 18._o as_o he_o have_v a_o bottle_n for_o thy_o tear_n so_o he_o have_v a_o bag_n for_o thy_o transgression_n job_n 14.17_o their_o growth_n be_v record_v their_o number_n account_v their_o nature_n examine_v all_o seal_v up_o against_o the_o great_a and_o fearful_a day_n of_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n o_o consider_v this_o thou_o that_o forget_v god_n lest_o he_o tear_v thou_o in_o piece_n and_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v thou_o think_v how_o sudden_o thou_o may_v be_v snatch_v away_o by_o those_o infernal_a fiend_n to_o endless_a torment_n and_o then_o what_o tear_n will_v be_v enough_o to_o weep_v thy_o obsequy_n to_o quench_v those_o everlasting_a burn_n but_o then_o alas_o instead_o of_o tear_n of_o compassion_n thou_o shall_v have_v mock_n of_o derision_n the_o curse_a devil_n will_v laugh_v thou_o to_o scorn_v the_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n will_v rejoice_v at_o thy_o confusion_n and_o god_n himself_o who_o only_o can_v relieve_v thou_o will_v for_o ever_o hide_v his_o tender_a mercy_n from_o thou_o awake_v therefore_o out_o of_o thy_o sleep_n of_o death_n look_v well_o into_o thy_o lose_a estate_n thou_o be_v now_o near_o unto_o make_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o thy_o sin_n beyond_o which_o thou_o can_v not_o pass_v thy_o god_n have_v say_v to_o thou_o as_o to_o the_o sea_n hitherto_o malt_n thou_o go_v and_o here_o shall_v thou_o stay_v thy_o proud_a wave_n think_v how_o sudden_o thou_o may_v be_v call_v to_o thy_o last_o account_n even_o this_o very_a hour_n for_o aught_o thou_o know_v those_o curse_a spirit_n may_v convey_v thou_o to_o thy_o fiery_a prison_n o_o think_v how_o powerful_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n will_v then_o seize_v upon_o thou_o how_o woeful_o thou_o will_v excrutiate_v thyself_o with_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o former_a folly_n and_o last_o of_o all_o how_o wretched_o thou_o be_v forever_o banish_v from_o eternal_a joy_n to_o suffer_v with_o the_o damn_a in_o eternal_a torment_n lâ—t_v this_o move_v thou_o to_o amend_v thy_o wicked_a way_n to_o cry_v mighty_o to_o god_n for_o mercy_n to_o judge_v thyself_o to_o condemn_v thyself_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o kiss_v the_o son_n lest_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o so_o thou_o perish_v from_o the_o right_a way_n if_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v yea_o but_o a_o little_a bless_a be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o turn_v therefore_o unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o he_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a slow_a to_o anger_n and_o of_o great_a kindness_n and_o repent_v he_o of_o the_o evil_n bless_a lord_n as_o a_o unfeigned_a sign_n of_o my_o repentance_n in_o anguish_n of_o heart_n and_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n i_o earnest_o desire_v to_o search_v into_o the_o secreet_n of_o my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o unbosom_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o lay_v they_o open_v to_o the_o view_n of_o all_o thy_o saint_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n they_o the_o good_a and_o i_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o confession_n that_o so_o this_o penitent_a sense_n of_o my_o iniquity_n which_o i_o thankful_o acknowledge_v come_v alone_o from_o thou_o may_v be_v a_o evidence_n unto_o i_o that_o thou_o will_v also_o give_v i_o pardon_v for_o they_o lord_n i_o willing_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n my_o original_n defile_v my_o birth_n pollute_v my_o infancy_n stain_v my_o youth_n ensnare_v my_o manhood_n corrupt_v my_o age_n besot_v my_o imagination_n vain_a my_o thought_n sinful_a my_o word_n wicked_a my_o action_n abominable_a my_o
whole_a life_n a_o very_a sink_n of_o sin_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n when_o thy_o hand_n have_v be_v heavy_a upon_o i_o i_o have_v then_o promise_v thou_o amendment_n when_o thy_o road_n have_v be_v take_v off_o from_o i_o i_o have_v again_o return_v to_o my_o evil_a course_n this_o plain_o show_v that_o i_o have_v hitherto_o seek_v but_o any_o self_n in_o thou_o and_o may_v therefore_o just_o fear_v to_o be_v forsake_v of_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v undutiful_a to_o thou_o my_o god_n envious_a and_o uncharitable_a to_o my_o neighbour_n hypocritical_a to_o the_o world_n deceitful_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n my_o thought_n have_v be_v wanton_a my_o desire_n lascivious_a my_o action_n unclean_a i_o have_v be_v blind_a to_o thy_o precept_n deaf_a to_o thy_o promise_n dumb_a in_o thy_o praise_n lame_a in_o thy_o service_n sick_a at_o thy_o ordinance_n dead_a to_o thy_o embrace_n i_o have_v break_v all_o my_o promise_n i_o have_v slight_v all_o thy_o threaten_n i_o have_v abuse_v all_o thy_o mercy_n i_o have_v reject_v all_o thy_o favour_n i_o have_v delay_v my_o repentance_n i_o have_v resist_v the_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n i_o have_v quench_v the_o motion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o turn_v thy_o grace_n into_o wantonness_n and_o yet_o as_o if_o all_o this_o have_v be_v too_o little_a to_o condemn_v i_o i_o have_v most_o dare_o presume_v on_o thy_o mercy_n and_o most_o ungracions_o resolve_v to_o go_v on_o in_o my_o impiety_n lord_n thou_o have_v peomise_v to_o forgive_v those_o that_o repent_v to_o ease_v those_o that_o be_v heavy_a lade_v to_o raise_v up_o those_o that_o be_v fall_v to_o satisfy_v those_o that_o be_v hungry_a and_o to_o bind_v up_o those_o that_o be_v brokenhearted_a o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o earnest_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o be_o lade_v with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a i_o be_o feeble_a and_o sore_o smite_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o thy_o law_n my_o flesh_n tremble_v and_o my_o heart_n faint_v i_o be_o fall_v into_o the_o 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father_n support_v my_o weakness_n thy_o wisdom_n o_o bless_a son_n supply_v my_o folly_n thy_o love_n o_o bless_a spirit_n restrain_v my_o wilfulness_n that_o as_o thou_o be_v eternal_o one_o so_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o be_v at_o unity_n with_o thou_o although_o most_o woeful_o divide_v in_o myself_o lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o heart_n to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o so_o give_v i_o also_o a_o soul_n to_o praise_v thou_o and_o a_o serius_fw-la resolution_n to_o perform_v those_o promise_n i_o make_v unto_o thou_o lord_n sweeten_v all_o my_o sorrow_n by_o thy_o bless_a suffering_n enlarge_v my_o heart_n with_o thankfulness_n for_o thy_o many_o favour_n strengthen_v my_o weak_a faith_n restrain_v my_o rebellious_a nature_n increase_v daily_o in_o i_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n endue_v i_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n against_o all_o sin_n and_o grant_v dear_a god_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o amen_n chap._n 14._o upon_o quench_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n consider_v o_o my_o soul_n from_o whence_o these_o happy_a thought_n arise_v and_o wherefore_o if_o they_o be_v from_o nature_n they_o must_v needs_o savour_v of_o corruption_n but_o now_o they_o be_v from_o grace_n they_o summon_v thou_o to_o goodness_n they_o beckon_v thou_o to_o immortality_n thy_o god_n now_o call_v thou_o to_o repentance_n he_o offer_v thou_o his_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o thy_o sin_n his_o love_n his_o protection_n his_o peace_n his_o grace_n his_o glory_n he_o now_o woo_v thou_o to_o favour_n and_o thou_o a_o woeful_a wretch_n convict_v by_o thy_o own_o accuse_v conscience_n condemn_v by_o divine_a justice_n rebellious_o rejecte_v all_o these_o gracious_a offer_n ah_o what_o woeful_a folly_n be_v this_o nay_o rather_o what_o wilful_a madness_n as_o there_o be_v a_o time_n of_o call_v so_o there_o will_v be_v a_o time_n of_o reject_v the_o bless_a wind_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n blow_v but_o where_o it_o list_v when_o it_o be_v once_o go_v thou_o know_v not_o whether_o it_o shall_v ever_o return_v god_n will_v have_v mercy_n on_o who_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o who_o he_o will_v he_o harden_v rom._n 9_o ah_o woe_n be_v unto_o that_o soul_n who_o time_n of_o call_v be_v once_o past_a a_o thousand_o world_n can_v redeem_v its_o loss_n if_o thou_o will_v not_o now_o embrace_v these_o comfortable_a breathe_n of_o his_o tender_a love_n thou_o shall_v then_o endure_v the_o bitter_a storm_n of_o his_o incense_a wrath_n if_o thou_o will_v not_o embrace_v his_o mercy_n thou_o shall_v exalt_v his_o justice_n i_o call_v unto_o you_o say_v god_n and_o you_o refuse_v to_o come_v i_o hold_v out_o my_o hand_n and_o you_o will_v not_o look_v towards_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o forsake_v you_o in_o your_o extremity_n when_o your_o fear_n come_v as_o desolation_n and_o your_o destruction_n as_o a_o whirlwind_n when_o distress_n and_o anguish_n come_v upon_o you_o then_o shall_v they_o call_v upon_o i_o but_o i_o will_v not_o answer_v they_o shall_v seek_v i_o early_o but_o they_o shall_v not_o find_v i_o prov._n 1.24_o 27_o 28._o god_n clemency_n and_o patience_n in_o this_o life_n will_v assure_o exasperate_v his_o fury_n and_o revenge_n in_o that_o to_o come_v as_o his_o mercy_n be_v unutterable_a so_o his_o justice_n be_v intolerable_a both_o be_v his_o divine_a be_v and_o therefore_o both_o must_v needs_o be_v infinite_a both_o be_v to_o manifest_v his_o glory_n and_o therefore_o both_o must_v be_v eternal_a from_o hence_o be_v that_o expression_n of_o saint_n vaul_n it_o be_v a_o fearful_a thing_n to_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o live_a god_n heb._n 10._o from_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o wicked_a man_n be_v leave_v unto_o their_o own_o swing_n in_o this_o life_n that_o they_o may_v be_v pay_v home_o with_o god_n wrath_n in_o that_o to_o come_v let_v this_o teach_v thou_o o_o my_o soul_n to_o welcome_v these_o endear_a motion_n of_o the_o glad_n spirit_n to_o thirst_v for_o they_o to_o rejoice_v in_o they_o to_o think_v no_o thought_n too_o dear_a to_o be_v disloged_a for_o they_o bless_a lord_n i_o hear_v thou_o call_v thy_o holy_a apostle_n saint_n peter_n and_o i_o see_v he_o ready_o forsake_v all_o to_o follow_v thou_o how_o often_o have_v thou_o call_v i_o a_o sinful_a wretch_n by_o the_o sweet_a motion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o i_o have_v hitherto_o refuse_v to_o forsake_v the_o very_a lest_o of_o all_o my_o sin_n for_o thy_o sake_n who_o willing_o forsooke_v all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n for_o i_o long_o have_v thou_o wait_v my_o repentance_n but_o i_o have_v yet_o hate_v to_o be_v reform_v mercy_n have_v be_v offer_v and_o i_o have_v not_o esteem_v it_o judgement_n have_v be_v threaten_v and_o i_o have_v not_o regard_v it_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o whisper_v unto_o i_o by_o thy_o gracious_a visit_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n but_o thou_o have_v even_o call_v i_o aloud_o by_o thy_o divine_a hand_n of_o wholesome_a chastisement_n by_o loss_n of_o friend_n by_o loss_n of_o mean_n by_o loss_n of_o health_n by_o loss_n of_o liberty_n and_o without_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n by_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o that_o great_a loss_n of_o thy_o gospel_n and_o thereby_o of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n in_o this_o life_n and_o thy_o eternal_a joy_n in_o that_o to_o come_v all_o this_o my_o sin_n have_v just_o bring_v upon_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o my_o wretched_a heart_n desire_v to_o be_v a_o stranger_n to_o thou_o lord_n who_o be_o i_o that_o thou_o so_o gracious_o invite_v unto_o mercy_n lord_n what_o be_o i_o that_o now_o presume_v to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o be_o so_o
deform_v and_o contemptible_a that_o my_o own_o knowledge_n come_v far_o short_a of_o my_o own_o misery_n o_o how_o just_o may_v thou_o for_o ever_o leave_v i_o to_o myself_o to_o eat_v the_o fruit_n of_o my_o own_o way_n and_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o falsehood_n of_o my_o own_o device_n to_o possess_v sorrow_n and_o inherit_v shame_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n have_v manifest_v to_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o when_o i_o wretched_o forsake_v thou_o thou_o ready_o forsake_v all_o to_o follow_v i_o when_o i_o run_v from_o thou_o thou_o bewail_v i_o when_o misery_n compel_v i_o to_o return_v thou_o joyful_o receive_v i_o thou_o lovingly_z relieve_v i_o thou_o then_o gracious_o accepte_v of_o i_o and_o now_o o_o lord_n when_o i_o have_v even_o weary_v out_o thy_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o i_o thou_o still_o invite_v i_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a shepherd_n of_o my_o soul_n do_v i_o devote_v these_o penitent_a expression_n o_o let_v those_o tributary_n tear_n which_o be_v due_a to_o thy_o suffering_n be_v now_o plentiful_o pour_v forth_o for_o my_o own_o sin_n lord_n pardon_v my_o contempt_n of_o grace_n and_o gracious_o enable_v i_o to_o entertain_v these_o happy_a visit_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o patient_o to_o bear_v these_o sweet_a chastisement_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a hand_n that_o i_o may_v have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n and_o peace_n with_o god_n if_o thou_o lord_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o prosperity_n shall_v think_v it_o fit_a to_o bring_v upon_o i_o the_o misery_n of_o adversity_n for_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o thy_o gracious_a visit_n to_o deny_v i_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o thy_o bless_a answer_n yet_o give_v i_o patience_n and_o sure_a confidence_n to_o trust_v still_o in_o thy_o mercy_n that_o so_o while_o i_o be_o most_o just_o debar_v of_o my_o long_a desire_n i_o may_v not_o be_v utter_o deprive_v of_o thy_o love_a favour_n lord_n cast_v i_o not_o away_o from_o thy_o presence_n o_o leave_v i_o not_o unto_o myself_o lest_o i_o perish_v everlasting_o make_v i_o to_o see_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o quicken_v the_o motion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n in_o i_o renew_v my_o good_a thought_n and_o six_o they_o whole_o upon_o heaven_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n lord_n jesus_n make_v i_o joyful_a in_o they_o and_o for_o ever_o true_o thankful_a for_o they_o make_v i_o willing_a to_o enjoy_v thou_o and_o ready_a to_o abandon_v all_o thing_n for_o thou_o lord_n i_o now_o seek_v thou_o but_o i_o can_v find_v thou_o i_o call_v upon_o thou_o but_o thou_o answer_v i_o not_o o_o kiss_v i_o with_o the_o kiss_n of_o thy_o mouth_n for_o thy_o love_n be_v better_a than_o wine_n lord_n let_v thy_o left_a hand_n support_v i_o and_o thy_o right_a hand_n embrace_v i_o let_v i_o be_v outward_o and_o inward_o sustain_v by_o thou_o my_o weaknss_n by_o thy_o power_n my_o rebellion_n by_o thy_o obedience_n my_o folly_n by_o thy_o wisdom_n my_o pollution_n by_o thy_o sanctification_n my_o faith_n by_o thy_o fruition_n that_o i_o may_v be_v grieve_v for_o thy_o absence_n delight_v in_o thy_o presence_n enamour_v with_o thy_o beanty_n enrich_v with_o thy_o bounty_n inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n adorn_v with_o thy_o grace_n comfort_v with_o thy_o consolation_n encompass_v with_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 15._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n peculiar_a providence_n to_o his_o child_n lord_n nothing_o can_v befall_v i_o in_o this_o life_n without_o thy_o wife_n and_o overrule_a providence_n not_o so_o much_o as_o one_o hair_n of_o i_o can_v fail_v without_o thy_o allowance_n for_o even_o my_o very_a hair_n be_v number_v as_o a_o sparrow_n can_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n so_o neither_o a_o hair_n from_o my_o head_n without_o thy_o sacred_a leave_n and_o if_o thy_o bless_a providence_n protect_v these_o inferior_a creature_n if_o it_o extend_v itself_o even_o unto_o excrement_n how_o much_o more_o safe_o do_v thou_o guard_v the_o body_n how_o much_o more_o tender_o the_o soul_n of_o thy_o elect_n yet_o such_o be_v my_o stupidity_n by_o nature_n that_o i_o seldom_o look_v beyond_o the_o seond_a cause_n i_o usual_o content_v myself_o with_o casual_n and_o contingency_n and_o often_o judge_v that_o mere_o accidental_a which_o sweet_o move_v by_o thy_o command_n to_o thy_o appointment_n and_o thy_o child_n good_a thy_o providence_n be_v eternal_a thy_o provision_n in_o time_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v infinite_o wise_a and_o cause_v therefore_o provide_v infinite_o well_o the_o end_n thou_o ordaine_v to_o thyself_o the_o mean_n to_o thy_o creature_n good_a and_o bad_a be_v under_o thy_o protection_n the_o good_a for_o themselves_o the_o bad_a for_o other_o both_o for_o thy_o glory_n the_o one_o thou_o will_v to_o be_v happy_a the_o other_o thou_o permit_v to_o be_v miserable_a neither_o of_o they_o can_v avoid_v their_o necessity_n of_o fate_n and_o yet_o thou_o neither_o incline_v the_o one_o nor_o inforce_v the_o other_o because_o unto_o both_o in_o their_o original_n thou_o give_v perfect_a freedom_n of_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a to_o leave_v the_o bad_a to_o inherit_v life_n or_o purchase_v death_n bless_a god_n we_o be_v all_o debtor_n in_o our_o first_o parent_n thou_o may_v therefore_o most_o just_o require_v that_o of_o we_o which_o be_v lend_v we_o in_o they_o they_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v but_o not_o willing_a we_o their_o woeful_a posterity_n as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n be_v neither_o able_a nor_o willing_a but_o by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n we_o be_v only_o willing_a and_o not_o able_a and_o thou_o have_v therefore_o send_v thy_o only_a son_n who_o be_v both_o free_o willing_a and_o full_o able_a to_o appease_v thy_o justice_n to_o reconcile_v thy_o mercy_n to_o comfort_v we_o here_o to_o crown_v we_o hereafter_o and_o now_o lord_n have_v give_v we_o thy_o son_n how_o shall_v thou_o not_o together_o with_o he_o also_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n and_o yet_o i_o often_o see_v thou_o give_v of_o good_a thing_n to_o the_o bad_a and_o bad_a to_o the_o good_a there_o be_v nothing_o more_o fiequent_a in_o this_o life_n than_o the_o affliction_n of_o thy_o child_n nothing_o more_o common_a than_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a they_o receive_v their_o good_a thing_n in_o this_o life_n i_o shall_v enjoy_v i_o in_o that_o to_o come_v when_o i_o shall_v be_v comfort_v and_o they_o torment_v thou_o o_o lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o all_o they_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n thou_o load_a they_o with_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n for_o their_o outward_a obedience_n thou_o deny_v i_o these_o outward_a favour_n for_o my_o inward_a advantage_n by_o the_o one_o they_o be_v leave_v inexcusable_a by_o the_o other_o i_o be_o make_v more_o conformable_a my_o patience_n exercise_v my_o faith_n try_v my_o love_n examine_v my_o humility_n prove_v all_o these_o be_v special_a token_n of_o thy_o mercy_n towards_o i_o for_o as_o grace_n increase_v here_o so_o shall_v glory_v hereafter_o lord_n what_o can_v he_o fear_v that_o be_v assure_v of_o thy_o favour_n that_o know_v assure_o that_o all_o these_o outward_a thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a to_o his_o advantage_n if_o joseph_n be_v throw_v into_o the_o pit_n it_o be_v to_o send_v he_o into_o egypt_n if_o into_o prison_n too_o preser_fw-ge he_o to_o pharaoh_n that_o so_o corn_n may_v be_v send_v into_o canaan_n if_o satan_n be_v send_v to_o tempt_v job_n with_o affliction_n it_o be_v because_o job_n shall_v overcome_v satan_n by_o patience_n if_o holy_a david_n become_v a_o sad_a spectacle_n of_o humane_a frailty_n by_o sin_v it_o be_v to_o make_v he_o a_o pattern_n of_o true_a piety_n in_o repent_v if_o the_o body_n of_o the_o saint_n be_v grievous_o martyr_v in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v to_o array_v they_o with_o glorious_a robe_n in_o that_o to_o come_v lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o joyful_o to_o entertain_v the_o sad_a of_o event_n which_o either_o thy_o wisdom_n man_n unrighteousness_n or_o satan_n cruelty_n can_v bring_v upon_o i_o to_o be_v patient_a under_o they_o and_o thankful_a for_o they_o to_o ransake_n my_o soul_n and_o search_v diligent_o there_o for_o what_o sin_n thou_o send_v this_o sorrow_n to_o bewail_v it_o abhor_v it_o forsake_v it_o and_o earnest_o implore_v thy_o pardon_n for_o it_o when_o i_o be_o thus_o happy_o resolve_v i_o shall_v then_o have_v that_o undaunted_a boldness_n to_o say_v with_o holy_a job_n although_o thou_o kill_v i_o yet_o will_v i_o trust_v in_o thou_o with_o holy_a david_n though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o valley_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n yet_o will_v i_o fear_v none_o evil_a for_o thou_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o
and_o with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n that_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o the_o suffering_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v work_v for_o i_o a_o far_o great_a and_o more_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o thou_o bless_a guardian_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o wretched_a body_n do_v i_o address_v myself_o for_o safety_n and_o protection_n i_o confess_v o_o lord_n there_o be_v no_o one_o minute_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n can_v be_v safe_a without_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n and_o yet_o so_o wretched_a have_v i_o be_v that_o few_o or_o none_o of_o they_o have_v be_v devote_v to_o thy_o service_n lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o of_o all_o thy_o truth_n thou_o have_v afford_v i_o even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o all_o my_o action_n have_v just_o merit_v the_o very_o worst_a of_o all_o thy_o punishment_n and_o yet_o thou_o daily_a load_a i_n with_o thy_o blessing_n although_o i_o hourly_o sin_n against_o thou_o by_o my_o great_a transgression_n forgive_v i_o my_o unmindfulnesse_n of_o these_o thy_o mercy_n my_o great_a unthankfulness_n for_o all_o thy_o favour_n and_o fix_v my_o sinful_a soul_n more_o willing_o more_o joyful_o more_o fervent_o more_o constant_o on_o thy_o service_n teach_v i_o to_o keep_v a_o catalogue_n of_o thy_o mercy_n to_o let_v none_o pass_v without_o a_o thankful_a and_o devout_a acknowledgement_n to_o set_v some_o day_n apart_o from_o the_o year_n some_o hour_n from_o each_o day_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o they_o forgive_v the_o pride_n of_o my_o prosperity_n my_o carelessness_n of_o thou_o my_o coldness_n unto_o thou_o my_o crossness_n unto_o other_o my_o cruelty_n to_o myself_o lord_n pardon_v my_o repine_n in_o adversity_n my_o distaste_n of_o thy_o power_n my_o distrust_n of_o thy_o providence_n my_o denial_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n my_o refusal_n of_o thy_o love_n my_o contempt_n of_o thy_o favour_n my_o neglect_n of_o thy_o grace_n my_o despair_n of_o thy_o goodness_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a frame_n of_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v cheerful_o and_o joyful_o content_v myself_o to_o walk_v in_o whatsoever_o path_n thy_o bless_a providence_n shall_v lead_v i_o to_o o_o hold_v thou_o up_o my_o go_n in_o those_o path_n that_o my_o foot_n slip_v not_o teach_v i_o to_o make_v a_o gracious_a and_o a_o sweet_a improvement_n of_o these_o outward_a cross_n a_o bless_a and_o a_o wise_a advantage_n of_o thy_o inward_a grace_n lord_n lead_v i_o by_o thy_o counsel_n here_o and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 16._o upon_o sinful_a anger_n and_o the_o great_a disturbance_n thereof_o lord_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a towards_o i_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n of_o the_o lowliness_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o great_a humility_n and_o meekness_n of_o my_o saviour_n in_o his_o suffering_n i_o much_o deplore_v the_o woeful_a weakness_n of_o my_o own_o infirmity_n and_o more_o admire_v the_o richness_n of_o thy_o goodness_n in_o admit_v i_o to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o what_o pleasure_n lord_n can_v thou_o take_v in_o that_o service_n which_o be_v all_o sin_n how_o can_v thou_o delight_v in_o that_o which_o thou_o abhor_v thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n if_o all_o my_o righteousness_n be_v in_o thy_o sight_n as_o filthy_a rag_n and_o menstivous_a clothes_n how_o full_a of_o ugliness_n and_o deformity_n will_v my_o sin_n then_o appear_v before_o thou_o ah_o lord_n thou_o have_v often_o seâ—n_o how_o easy_o how_o sudden_o how_o wretched_o i_o have_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o sinful_a passion_n how_o i_o have_v violate_v that_o invaluable_a peace_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o by_o revengeful_a thought_n by_o despiteful_a word_n by_o disturb_v action_n i_o know_v nothing_o in_o my_o corrupt_a nature_n but_o to_o know_v myself_o miserable_a i_o see_v nothing_o in_o this_o misery_n but_o terror_n and_o confusion_n affliction_n to_o my_o body_n destruction_n to_o my_o soul_n all_o occurrence_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v have_v rather_o add_v to_o my_o growth_n of_o grace_n than_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v gross_o mistake_v in_o call_v that_o a_o defect_n of_o my_o body_n which_o be_v in_o truth_n a_o error_n in_o my_o soul_n nature_n be_v at_o first_o create_v pure_a no_o disobedience_n be_v then_o in_o the_o passion_n man_n have_v mar_v it_o by_o his_o fall_n all_o the_o stream_n that_o be_v now_o trouble_v flow_n from_o this_o fountain_n this_o barren_a excuse_n therefore_o be_v so_o far_o from_o lessen_v sin_n that_o it_o make_v it_o big_a i_o be_o now_o so_o much_o the_o more_o stain_v by_o commit_v actual_a sin_n as_o i_o shall_v have_v be_v more_o holy_a and_o be_o not_o since_o original_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deal_v true_o with_o my_o soul_n to_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o sinful_a excuse_n that_o so_o sin_n may_v appear_v true_o what_o it_o be_v and_o may_v become_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a that_o my_o anger_n may_v be_v holy_a my_o application_n of_o it_o happy_a that_o nothing_o may_v disturb_v i_o but_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o lion_n in_o thy_o cause_n a_o lamb_n in_o my_o own_o that_o when_o i_o hate_v the_o sin_n i_o may_v love_v the_o person_n when_o i_o rebuke_v the_o offence_n i_o may_v pray_v hearty_o for_o the_o offender_n so_o shall_v i_o zealous_o enjoy_v thou_o my_o god_n religious_o embrace_v my_o neighhour_n patient_o possess_v my_o own_o soul_n and_o now_o lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o a_o heart_n to_o confess_v my_o sin_n of_o impatience_n before_o thou_o so_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a assurance_n in_o my_o saviour_n that_o by_o he_o i_o have_v assure_v pardon_n for_o they_o if_o thou_o lord_n for_o my_o sinful_a anger_n shall_v inflict_v upon_o i_o thy_o severe_a wrath_n and_o for_o my_o long_o continue_v in_o my_o sin_n the_o long_a duration_n of_o thy_o punishment_n yet_o let_v not_o thy_o severity_n exceed_v the_o measure_n of_o my_o christian_a charity_n though_o thou_o continue_v my_o misery_n yet_o withdraw_v not_o thy_o mercy_n o_o make_v i_o more_o and_o more_o humble_a unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o meek_a among_o thy_o child_n conform_v i_o to_o that_o bless_a pattern_n of_o true_a piety_n and_o patience_n that_o as_o a_o sheep_n in_o thy_o hand_n my_o bless_a shearer_n so_o i_o may_v be_v dumb_a and_o not_o open_v my_o mouth_n against_o thou_o lord_n banish_v from_o i_o all_o desire_n of_o revenge_n let_v patience_n have_v its_o perfect_a work_n to_o quiet_v i_o here_o and_o crown_v i_o hereafter_o i_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o thy_o creature_n my_o body_n be_v thou_o and_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o both_o be_v join_v in_o thy_o creation_n and_o both_o be_v join_v in_o my_o devotion_n both_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o o_o let_v they_o both_o be_v humble_v before_o thou_o not_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n but_o to_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n not_o to_o merit_v thy_o grace_n but_o to_o magnify_v thy_o goodness_n lord_n make_v i_o true_o sensible_a of_o the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o misery_n that_o i_o may_v the_o more_o devout_o the_o more_o sincere_o sue_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n forgive_v the_o many_o violent_a eruption_n of_o my_o sinful_a passion_n give_v i_o a_o meek_a and_o humble_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v happy_o enjoy_v thy_o presence_n and_o my_o own_o content_a lord_n grant_v that_o i_o may_v patient_o and_o joyful_o embrace_v the_o wrong_n and_o injury_n of_o this_o life_n for_o thy_o sake_n who_o have_v be_v patient_a even_o to_o death_n for_o i_o let_v that_o be_v make_v easy_a unto_o i_o by_o thy_o grace_n which_o by_o nature_n be_v impossible_a that_o nothing_o may_v delight_v i_o but_o thy_o love_n nothing_o grieve_v i_o but_o thy_o displeasure_n nothing_o offend_v i_o but_o thy_o dishonour_n amen_n chap._n 17._o upon_o man_n inordinate_a love_n to_o the_o creature_n woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o be_o constrain_v to_o live_v in_o meshech_n and_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o cedar_n woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o be_v conceive_v in_o sin_n that_o i_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o that_o i_o have_v so_o long_o be_v captive_a to_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n how_o vain_a be_o i_o how_o wretched_a to_o beguile_v myself_o of_o rest_n and_o quietness_n o_o how_o unworthy_a to_o defile_v my_o marriage_n vow_n to_o prostitute_v my_o love_n to_o these_o unclean_a and_o false_a embrace_n of_o a_o sâ—nfull_a world_n to_o dig_v unto_o myself_o these_o break_a cistern_n of_o impure_a and_o empty_a joy_n and_o to_o forsake_v those_o live_a water_n of_o
eternal_a life_n o_o woeful_a cateif_n if_o i_o well_o consider_v what_o i_o be_o but_o sar_n more_o woeful_a if_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o i_o shall_v be_v lord_n when_o i_o be_v in_o my_o blood_n thou_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v when_o i_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o none_o eye_n pity_v i_o than_o thou_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o when_o i_o be_v naked_a thou_o clothe_a i_n when_o i_o be_v wound_v thou_o heal_v i_o nay_o more_o lord_n thou_o do_v unclothe_v thyself_o for_o i_o and_o by_o thy_o wound_n i_o be_o heal_v when_o i_o be_v loathsome_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n i_o be_v beautiful_a in_o thou_o and_o when_o all_o this_o be_v not_o yet_o enough_o to_o manifest_v thy_o wonderful_a compassion_n towards_o i_o thou_o feed_v i_o at_o thy_o own_o table_n thou_o lodge_v i_o in_o thy_o own_o bosom_n thou_o make_v i_o partaker_n of_o thy_o own_o inheritance_n bless_a god_n what_o can_v thou_o have_v do_v more_o for_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v not_o do_v and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o forsake_v thou_o i_o neglect_v thou_o i_o abuse_v thou_o i_o adulterate_a those_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_v i_o make_v unto_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o be_o even_o ashamed_a to_o present_v myself_o before_o thou_o when_o my_o false_a heart_n have_v be_v so_o great_a a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o bless_a bosom_n that_o i_o be_o even_o afraid_a to_o kneel_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n thou_o gracious_o forgive_v i_o thou_o bemoane_v my_o sin_n thou_o hide_v my_o shaure_n thou_o make_v love_n unto_o i_o and_o to_o the_o wonder_n of_o my_o soul_n delight_v still_o to_o set_v thy_o love_n upon_o i_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n have_v tell_v i_o that_o if_o i_o be_v of_o this_o world_n it_o will_v love_v i_o but_o now_o i_o be_o not_o of_o this_o world_n that_o the_o world_n hate_v i_o lord_n what_o madness_n be_v this_o in_o i_o to_o love_v my_o utter_a enemy_n to_o delight_n in_o her_o bosom_n which_o hunt_v for_o my_o precious_a life_n to_o forlake_v thou_o the_o pleasant_a lily_n of_o the_o valley_n the_o sweet_a refreshment_n of_o eternity_n to_o weary_a out_o and_o wound_v my_o soul_n among_o the_o briar_n of_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n thou_o lord_n have_v say_v unto_o i_o arise_v my_o love_n my_o fair_a one_o and_o come_v away_o thou_o invite_v i_o from_o the_o shower_n and_o tempest_n of_o a_o stormy_a winter_n from_o the_o care_n and_o trouble_n of_o a_o discontent_a life_n to_o the_o sweet_a dew_n of_o thy_o grace_n the_o gentle_a breathe_n of_o thy_o spirit_n the_o tender_a bud_n of_o thy_o love_n the_o lovely_a blossem_n of_o thy_o goodness_n the_o pleasant_a fruit_n of_o thy_o promise_n the_o joyful_a crop_n of_o thy_o performance_n and_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o i_o still_o cry_v yet_o a_o little_a more_o sleep_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o number_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o fold_v of_o the_o hand_n together_o yet_o a_o little_a more_o sin_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o shame_n yet_o a_o little_a more_o sorrow_n ah_o lord_n what_o be_v there_o in_o the_o creature_n that_o thus_o strange_o bewitch_v i_o or_o rather_o what_o be_v there_o not_o in_o it_o that_o be_v not_o every_o minute_n ready_a to_o betray_v i_o and_o dispoyl_v i_o of_o those_o precious_a ornament_n of_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o care_n and_o cross_n of_o this_o life_n asflict_v i_o the_o pleasure_n besot_v i_o the_o profit_n disturb_v i_o pride_n puff_v i_o up_o and_o even_o my_o own_o heart_n deceive_v i_o by_o call_v good_a evil_n and_o evil_a good_a by_o make_v that_o sweet_a in_o the_o expectation_n which_o be_v bitter_a in_o the_o fruition_n lord_n while_o i_o have_v seek_v the_o creature_n i_o have_v lose_v myself_o my_o body_n in_o distemper_n my_o soul_n in_o distraction_n that_o precious_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o thing_n hope_v for_o and_o the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v who_o end_n be_v the_o salvation_n of_o my_o soul_n which_o be_v thy_o gift_n who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o truth_n be_v now_o drown_v in_o a_o sea_n of_o error_n and_o just_o give_v up_o to_o believe_v dream_n and_o delusion_n and_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n to_o trust_v whole_o in_o vanity_n and_o to_o follow_v after_o lie_v that_o save_v knowledge_n by_o which_o i_o be_v former_o enlighten_v in_o thy_o sacred_a truth_n be_v now_o blind_v with_o the_o soggy_a mist_n of_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n this_o lord_n be_v my_o great_a aggravation_n and_o just_a condemnation_n that_o light_n be_v come_v into_o the_o world_n and_o i_o have_v love_v darkness_n better_a than_o light_n that_o glorious_a hope_n which_o make_v not_o ashamed_a but_o exspect_v a_o inheritance_n eternal_a in_o the_o heaven_n which_o fade_v not_o away_o be_v now_o become_v a_o vain_a and_o empty_a hope_n delight_v with_o sin_n reward_v with_o shame_n those_o bless_a affection_n by_o which_o my_o happy_a soul_n be_v wont_a to_o walk_v in_o thy_o way_n and_o to_o delight_v itself_o in_o thy_o command_n be_v now_o weary_v out_o in_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o that_o heart_n which_o have_v so_o often_o promise_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o any_o thy_o law_n have_v now_o forsake_v thou_o the_o live_a god_n and_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o hell_n thus_o be_o i_o rob_v and_o spoil_v of_o all_o and_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a and_o miserable_a my_o whole_a head_n be_v sick_a and_o my_o whole_a heart_n be_v faint_a i_o have_v sow_o in_o iniquity_n and_o must_v reap_v in_o asfliction_n i_o be_o intoxicate_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o error_n that_o sting_v i_o like_o a_o scrpent_n and_o bite_v i_o like_o a_o cockatrice_n and_o yet_o when_o i_o awake_v such_o be_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o present_a condition_n i_o say_v i_o will_v seek_v it_o yet_o still_o lord_n he_o that_o be_v once_o out_o of_o thy_o path_n know_v not_o the_o length_n of_o his_o journey_n and_o may_v well_o fear_v to_o lose_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o now_o lord_n what_o be_v my_o hope_n true_o my_o hope_n be_v even_o in_o thou_o thou_o see_v my_o weakness_n and_o accepte_v my_o willingness_n thou_o that_o know_v it_o impossible_a that_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v overcome_v by_o i_o bid_v i_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n because_o thou_o lord_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n for_o i_o if_o i_o fight_v not_o against_o thou_o though_o i_o be_o often_o foil_v yet_o i_o be_o more_o than_o conqueror_n in_o thou_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o joyful_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o to_o make_v thou_o the_o height_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o end_n of_o my_o desire_n the_o only_a happy_a and_o eternal_a object_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n lord_n i_o hearty_o desire_n thou_o i_o thankful_o embrace_v thou_o and_o do_v for_o ever_o vow_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o thou_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o wander_v from_o thy_o bless_a presence_n let_v i_o not_o long_o dally_v nor_o dissemble_v with_o my_o soul_n o_o let_v i_o not_o think_v that_o i_o then_o love_v thou_o when_o i_o love_v but_o myself_o in_o thou_o make_v i_o now_o at_o last_o to_o know_v those_o bless_a thing_n that_o belong_v to_o my_o peace_n lest_o they_o be_v for_o ever_o hide_v from_o my_o eye_n lord_n by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n i_o can_v now_o plain_o see_v the_o vanity_n and_o emptiness_n of_o all_o these_o earthly_a object_n the_o folly_n and_o misery_n of_o those_o that_o rest_n in_o they_o the_o rest_n and_o quietness_n of_o those_o that_o least_o rely_v upon_o they_o in_o this_o tranfitory_a beauty_n of_o the_o creature_n i_o can_v now_o behold_v the_o ravish_a perfection_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n lord_n i_o now_o exceed_o desire_v to_o know_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o love_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v sick_a of_o love_n till_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v joyful_o rest_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v eternal_o unite_v to_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v infinite_o sweet_a than_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o creatwes_n they_o be_v all_o but_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n but_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n forgive_v i_o my_o offence_n cover_v my_o sin_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n give_v i_o constancy_n and_o steadiness_n of_o heart_n to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remove_v all_o vain_a desire_n that_o may_v betray_v i_o from_o thou_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n by_o who_o persect_n obedience_n all_o my_o disobedience_n be_v forgive_v i_o who_o have_v give_v
unclean_a and_o wanton_a cogitation_n so_o many_o day_n and_o night_n in_o frivolous_a and_o idle_a discourse_n so_o many_o week_n and_o month_n and_o year_n in_o vain_a and_o finfull_a action_n how_o full_a of_o horror_n and_o confusion_n will_v this_o account_n appear_v even_o to_o my_o own_o eye_n with_o what_o face_n shall_v i_o dare_v present_a itunto_o thou_o what_o will_v i_o not_o now_o give_v to_o purchase_v but_o some_o small_a respite_n to_o redeem_v this_o woeful_a waste_n this_o vain_a expense_n of_o time_n what_o serious_a vow_n and_o faithful_a promise_n shall_v i_o now_o make_v of_o amendment_n what_o constant_a hour_n will_v be_v now_o dedicate_v to_o thy_o service_n my_o whole_a life_n will_v now_o seem_v too_o little_a to_o bewail_v my_o solly_n to_o redeem_v my_o loss_n o_o what_o madness_n be_v it_o then_o while_o i_o have_v day_n of_o mercy_n to_o despise_v they_o to_o abuse_v they_o to_o be_v utter_o neglective_a of_o they_o what_o be_v it_o lord_n that_o i_o so_o eager_o pursue_v even_o the_o very_a height_n of_o all_o my_o outward_a happiness_n be_v but_o a_o short_a crackle_n of_o thorn_n a_o sudden_a blaze_n which_o may_v seem_v to_o warm_v i_o but_o can_v never_o thorough_o heat_v i_o woe_n be_v to_o that_o soul_n for_o ever_o that_o can_v find_v no_o refreshment_n but_o in_o this_o momentany_a fire_n if_o thy_o grace_n lord_n can_v warm_v i_o thy_o glory_n will_v not_o comfort_v i_o there_o can_v be_v no_o true_a joy_n but_o in_o godly_a sorrow_n the_o heart_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o mourning_n the_o heart_n of_o fool_n in_o the_o house_n of_o mirth_n eccl._n 7.6_o the_o luxurious_a wanton_n may_v be_v carnal_o joyful_a but_o the_o penitent_a christian_a be_v cordial_o merry_a there_o be_v no_o better_a trial_n of_o this_o truth_n lord_n than_o from_o thy_o own_o mouth_n who_o be_v a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n thou_o o_o lord_n have_v tell_v i_o that_o i_o shall_v weep_v but_o the_o world_n shall_v rejoice_v that_o i_o shall_v sorrow_n but_o my_o sorrow_n shall_v be_v turn_v into_o joy_n and_o my_o joy_n shall_v no_o man_n take_v from_o i_o john_n 16.20_o deceive_v not_o thyself_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o if_o thou_o walk_v too_o far_o in_o this_o entice_a path_n thou_o be_v out_o of_o thy_o way_n to_o heaven_n and_o thou_o may_v go_v so_o far_o in_o it_o as_o to_o lose_v thyself_o and_o by_o a_o customary_a freedom_n of_o thy_o christian_a liberty_n soon_o find_v so_o great_a a_o indisposition_n unto_o god_n and_o goodness_n that_o unless_o the_o bless_a shepherd_n of_o thy_o soul_n vouchsafe_v to_o find_v thou_o by_o his_o save_a grace_n it_o be_v improbable_a nay_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o thou_o shall_v ever_o return_v can_v thou_o be_v so_o senseless_a to_o believe_v that_o thou_o be_v christ_n disciple_n when_o thou_o will_v not_o bear_v his_o cross_n do_v ever_o any_o of_o his_o follower_n enjoy_v heaven_n without_o violence_n without_o beat_n down_o their_o body_n without_o 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sober_o enjoy_v they_o spare_o and_o leave_v they_o cheerful_o amen_n chap._n 20._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o defer_v the_o hour_n of_o repentance_n consider_v o_o my_o soul_n of_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o delay_v thy_o repentance_n of_o judge_v that_o so_o easy_a which_o will_v prove_v so_o difficult_a of_o think_v that_o almost_o finish_v which_o be_v scarce_o yet_o begin_v believe_v thou_o it_o will_v suffice_v thou_o to_o have_v some_o transitory_a thought_n of_o thy_o amendment_n to_o have_v perhaps_o some_o pinch_a sigh_n some_o sting_n of_o conscience_n some_o show_v of_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n to_o hang_v down_o thy_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o yet_o afterward_o to_o return_v with_o the_o dog_n to_o thy_o filthy_a vomit_n and_o with_o the_o sow_n to_o the_o wallow_n in_o the_o nasty_a mire_n of_o sin_n while_o thou_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n thy_o hope_n of_o amendment_n be_v extreme_a doubtful_a of_o reconciliation_n dangerous_a 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a_o father_n thou_o will_v abhor_v that_o sin_n that_o have_v so_o much_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n thou_o will_v most_o solemn_o protest_v against_o it_o and_o serious_o resolve_v for_o ever_o to_o avoid_v it_o thy_o sin_n will_v be_v ever_o before_o thou_o to_o humble_v thou_o here_o to_o exalt_v thou_o hereafter_o thy_o degree_n of_o sin_n will_v have_v thy_o degree_n of_o sorrow_n thy_o measure_n of_o pollution_n will_v require_v thy_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v up_o thy_o member_n to_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n so_o thou_o must_v now_o yield_v they_o up_o to_o be_v weapon_n of_o righteousness_n as_o thou_o have_v be_v drown_v in_o pleasure_n so_o thou_o must_v be_v drench_v in_o tear_n yea_o those_o tear_n will_v be_v thy_o daily_a food_n to_o nourish_v thou_o in_o grace_n to_o enrich_v thou_o in_o glory_n o_o how_o truly-blessed_n be_v that_o soul_n which_o have_v unfeigned_o resolve_v on_o this_o good_a this_o great_a this_o necessary_a work_n 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water-flood_n of_o his_o eternal_a wrath_n thou_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o i_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o have_v lie_v long_o fester_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o can_v be_v now_o raise_v without_o a_o miracle_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o delight_n in_o consent_n in_o action_n in_o custom_n in_o long_a continuance_n of_o custom_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o thought_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o grow_v old_a and_o impudent_a in_o sin_n and_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n lord_n i_o be_o become_v loathsome_a to_o myself_o how_o much_o more_o odious_a unto_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v behold_v none_o iniquity_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o i_o can_v repent_v but_o by_o thou_o my_o transgression_n be_v active_a my_o obedience_n passive_a i_o can_v no_o more_o arise_v from_o sin_n than_o death_n even_o this_o desire_n of_o sorrow_n be_v from_o thou_o the_o repair_n of_o my_o corruption_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o creation_n when_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n thou_o supporte_v i_o by_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o lead_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n thou_o draw_v i_o by_o thy_o patience_n thou_o compelle_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n such_o be_v my_o weakness_n such_o be_v my_o feebleness_n by_o nature_n that_o i_o can_v rise_v without_o thou_o that_o i_o can_v stand_v without_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o raise_v by_o thou_o such_o be_v my_o strength_n such_o be_v my_o ability_n by_o grace_n that_o i_o be_o able_a to_o go_v with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o joyful_a to_o run_v after_o thou_o lord_z quicken_z and_o revive_v i_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o grave_n of_o misery_n sustain_v my_o wound_a conscience_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o save_a promise_n let_v thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o in_o to_o repentance_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n lord_n jesus_n draw_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v joyful_o run_v after_o thou_o my_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o my_o soul_n my_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o bless_a will_n more_o zealous_o more_o willing_o more_o constant_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 21._o upon_o servile_a fear_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o no_o child_n can_v fear_v his_o father_n as_o lie_v aught_o that_o be_v not_o jealous_a of_o his_o father_n honour_n that_o be_v not_o feel_o affect_v with_o his_o injury_n and_o zealous_o devote_v to_o perpetuate_v his_o praise_n and_o it_o be_v as_o equal_o impossible_a that_o this_o father_n can_v affect_v that_o son_n who_o obedience_n be_v rather_o enforce_v by_o power_n than_o invite_v by_o affection_n if_o this_o be_v so_o in_o nature_n it_o be_v much_o more_o so_o in_o grace_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v now_o a_o double_a father_n to_o i_o thou_o be_v my_o father_n by_o creation_n and_o my_o father_n by_o redemption_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v double_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o i_o shall_v have_v double_v my_o return_n of_o thankfulness_n towards_o thou_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v absolute_a no_o breach_n can_v dissolve_v it_o no_o time_n determine_v it_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o who_o thou_o love_v thou_o love_v to_o the_o end_n my_o love_n to_o thou_o be_v fickle_a false_a and_o full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o if_o my_o filial_a fear_n even_o in_o my_o rest_n performance_n be_v full_a of_o spot_n and_o blemish_n in_o thy_o sight_n how_o most_o deform_v shall_v i_o appear_v when_o i_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o irreligious_a and_o ungodly_a fear_n when_o i_o do_v thy_o will_n repine_o and_o cold_o not_o for_o love_v of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n when_o i_o be_o know_o and_o willing_o consent_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n when_o i_o be_o so_o zealous_a in_o the_o world_n cause_n yea_o too_o too_o often_o in_o the_o devil_n cause_n and_o so_o benumb_v in_o thou_o when_o sorrow_n dismay_v i_o and_o sin_n delight_v i_o ah_o lord_n how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o what_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v if_o i_o go_v on_o in_o this_o path_n i_o perish_v everlasting_o while_o i_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n of_o disobedience_n i_o hang_v over_o hell_n fire_n by_o the_o slender_a twig_n of_o a_o uncertain_a life_n and_o if_o that_o once_o break_v my_o loss_n be_v irrecoverable_a thou_o lord_n have_v say_v it_o and_o thy_o word_n be_v truth_n he_o which_o deni_v i_o before_o man_n he_o will_v i_o deny_v before_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o service_n to_o be_v jealous_a of_o thy_o honour_n to_o thirst_v for_o thy_o
favour_n to_o tremble_v at_o thy_o frown_n to_o submit_v to_o thy_o rod_n to_o think_v nothing_o too_o dear_a to_o part_v withal_o to_o purchase_v thy_o grace_n to_o promote_v thy_o glory_n thou_o o_o lord_n love_v not_o a_o cowardly_a christian_a if_o i_o prefer_v any_o thing_n to_o thy_o love_n i_o be_o most_o unworthy_a of_o it_o that_o friendship_n be_v too_o dear_o buy_v which_o can_v be_v enjoy_v without_o the_o loss_n of_o thy_o favour_n if_o my_o brother_n offend_v i_o i_o will_v labour_v to_o restore_v he_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n lest_o whilst_o i_o study_v to_o rebuke_v another_o i_o become_v guilty_a myself_o no_o sin_n shall_v pass_v i_o without_o some_o show_n of_o distaste_n without_o some_o feel_n of_o my_o maker_n injury_n and_o my_o brother_n misery_n if_o i_o be_v not_o move_v with_o compassion_n for_o another_o sin_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v with_o contrition_n for_o my_o own_o such_o comfort_n as_o i_o can_v willing_o afford_v another_o i_o may_v well_o hope_v shall_v be_v gracious_o confer_v on_o myself_o in_o my_o reproof_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v observe_v these_o holy_a caution_n lest_o while_o i_o endeavour_v to_o become_v serviceable_a unto_o thou_o i_o prove_v injurious_a to_o my_o neighbour_n private_a sin_n shall_v not_o have_v public_a reprehension_n neither_o shall_v public_a sin_n be_v undecent_o reprove_v by_o i_o a_o private_a person_n piety_n must_v not_o confound_v charity_n nor_o religion_n policy_n lord_n i_o may_v easy_o transgress_v even_o in_o my_o best_a intention_n how_o grievous_o have_v i_o then_o fail_v in_o my_o rebellious_a action_n when_o i_o have_v not_o fear_v thou_o with_o that_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n which_o become_v thy_o child_n when_o i_o have_v not_o love_v thou_o for_o that_o beauty_n for_o that_o richness_n for_o that_o goodness_n which_o thou_o be_v but_o for_o those_o outward_a blessing_n which_o i_o enjoy_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o serve_v thou_o for_o base_a and_o by_o respect_n such_o and_o so_o unbeseeming_a my_o profession_n so_o far_o below_o that_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o that_o thou_o may_v just_o now_o withhold_v thy_o blessing_n from_o i_o when_o i_o have_v hitherto_o seek_v but_o myself_o in_o thou_o when_o my_o thought_n have_v be_v carnal_a my_o word_n hypocritical_a my_o service_n deceitful_a to_o thy_o glory_n lord_n and_o my_o own_o deserve_a shame_n i_o willing_o confess_v that_o i_o have_v not_o only_o sin_v through_o the_o frailty_n of_o my_o nature_n but_o i_o have_v sin_v also_o with_o a_o high_a hand_n sin_n have_v not_o only_o surprise_v i_o at_o unaware_o but_o i_o have_v obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o with_o willingness_n with_o greediness_n with_o joyfulness_n i_o have_v not_o only_o corrupt_v my_o own_o way_n before_o thou_o by_o my_o own_o sin_n but_o i_o have_v also_o foolish_o contract_v other_o fault_n by_o hear_v and_o see_v thou_o my_o god_n dishonour_v in_o vain_a and_o sinful_a discourse_n in_o more_o vain_a and_o sinful_a excess_n without_o show_n of_o dislike_n without_o thought_n of_o reproof_n yea_o lord_n i_o have_v add_v unto_o other_o sin_n by_o my_o example_n while_o i_o have_v fear_v to_o reprove_v that_o which_o i_o have_v know_v to_o be_v distasteful_a unto_o thou_o while_o i_o have_v seem_v to_o love_v that_o which_o have_v be_v hateful_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n with_o those_o time-pleasing_a ruler_n in_o the_o gospel_n i_o have_v believe_v in_o thou_o but_o because_o of_o the_o pharisee_n because_o of_o outward_a respect_n i_o have_v fear_v to_o confess_v thou_o and_o have_v love_v the_o praise_n of_o man_n more_o than_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n but_o thou_o lord_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o ever_o ready_a to_o forgive_v who_o wise_a and_o over_o roll_a providence_n be_v only_o able_a to_o produce_v the_o great_a good_a out_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o my_o many_o and_o my_o weak_a compliance_n of_o sinful_a nature_n supply_v my_o defect_n accept_v my_o desire_n encourage_v my_o endeavour_n let_v thy_o power_n be_v magnify_v in_o my_o weakness_n thy_o love_n in_o my_o wilfulness_n thy_o grace_n in_o my_o sinfulness_n suffer_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n to_o run_v from_o thou_o by_o a_o base_a and_o servile_a fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n o_o let_v i_o rather_o run_v into_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o love_n by_o a_o filial_a fear_n in_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o see_v the_o fearfulness_n and_o ugliness_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o thy_o celestial_a beauty_n o_o let_v i_o patient_o and_o joyful_o and_o thankful_o endure_v thy_o sweet_a chastisement_n for_o it_o and_o speedy_o and_o constant_o withdraw_v my_o long_n from_o it_o give_v i_o a_o yearning_n and_o relent_a soul_n for_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n give_v i_o o_o lord_n that_o chaste_a and_o bless_a fear_n belong_v only_o to_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v not_o fear_v thou_o to_o tremble_v at_o thou_o but_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o thou_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o lord_n make_v i_o jealous_a of_o every_o deed_n of_o every_o word_n of_o every_o thought_n that_o may_v displease_v thou_o and_o true_o penitent_a for_o all_o those_o sin_n by_o which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o dishonour_v thou_o endue_v i_o with_o a_o loyal_a heart_n to_o love_v thou_o true_o as_o i_o ought_v strengthen_v this_o love_n with_o holy_a confidence_n and_o happy_a perseverance_n that_o may_v for_o ever_o hanish_v this_o unholy_a fear_n that_o so_o my_o joyful_a soul_n may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o i_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o no_o fear_n but_o of_o offend_v thou_o and_o that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o fear_v thou_o myself_o but_o be_v jealous_a also_o of_o thy_o fear_n in_o other_o lord_n let_v nothing_o in_o this_o life_n withdraw_v i_o from_o a_o zealous_a and_o a_o constant_a love_n to_o thy_o service_n from_o a_o faithful_a and_o devout_a endeavour_n to_o promote_v thy_o glory_n that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v ever_o find_v true_o obedient_a unto_o thou_o my_o god_n religious_o acquaint_v with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n pious_o affect_v to_o the_o good_a of_o my_o own_o soul_n amen_n chap._n 22._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o reckon_v daily_o with_o our_o conscience_n and_o the_o benefit_n lose_v thereby_o consider_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o venomous_a the_o nature_n of_o sin_n be_v if_o thou_o can_v afford_v to_o sleep_v in_o small_a sin_n thou_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o welcome_v great_a sin_n be_v of_o a_o encroach_a nature_n if_o thou_o suffer_v it_o to_o sleep_v in_o thy_o bosom_n it_o will_v expect_v to_o dwell_v there_o little_a sin_n be_v harbinger_n to_o big_a one_o if_o thou_o lodge_v these_o those_o will_v challenge_v entertainment_n let_v each_o evening_n therefore_o take_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o that_o day_n action_n and_o where_o thou_o find_v thyself_o fail_v pray_v hearty_o for_o pardon_n 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after_o his_o lustful_a look_n on_o bathsheba_n doubtless_o those_o fearful_a sin_n of_o he_o have_v never_o be_v commit_v o_o let_v not_o any_o vain_a pretence_n deter_v thou_o from_o this_o task_n but_o the_o bless_a benefit_n allure_v thou_o if_o the_o entrance_n be_v harsh_a the_o progress_n will_v be_v safe_a the_o continuance_n sweet_a the_o end_n happy_a by_o this_o enquiry_n thou_o shall_v see_v thy_o sin_n those_o great_a disturber_n of_o thy_o pâ—ace_n arraign_v convict_v condemn_a and_o by_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o saviour_n daily_o die_v in_o thou_o satan_n repulse_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n strengthen_v thy_o mourning_n comfort_v thy_o infirmity_n sustain_v thy_o conscience_n quit_v thy_o rejoice_n exalt_v the_o holy_a angel_n delight_v and_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n well_o
will_v be_v attend_v on_o thou_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v thou_o to_o bewail_v the_o misery_n of_o this_o frail_a life_n which_o be_v only_o prone_a to_o evil_a and_o that_o continual_o let_v it_o humble_v thou_o for_o thy_o many_o fail_n and_o invite_v thou_o to_o a_o more_o hearty_a and_o sincere_a affection_n to_o thy_o saviour_n by_o who_o absolute_a and_o perfect_a obedience_n all_o thy_o imperfection_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o and_o last_o to_o a_o more_o earnest_a longing_n for_o thy_o body_n dissolution_n comfort_v thyself_o in_o this_o that_o all_o the_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a to_o thy_o advantage_n nothing_o can_v befall_v thou_o without_o his_o holy_a providence_n that_o so_o dear_o love_v thou_o even_o thy_o very_a sin_n shall_v further_o thou_o to_o heaven_n if_o thou_o have_v now_o fall_v through_o the_o infirmity_n of_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n god_n will_v raise_v thou_o by_o this_o fall_n of_o thou_o to_o more_o perfection_n in_o goodness_n to_o more_o vigilance_n to_o more_o holiness_n to_o more_o courage_n to_o more_o constancy_n in_o thy_o christian_a calling_n for_o the_o lord_n order_v a_o good_a man_n go_n and_o make_v his_o way_n acceptable_a unto_o he_o though_o he_o fall_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v cast_v away_o for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v he_o psal_n 37.23_o 24._o and_o if_o that_o evil_a one_o be_v powerful_o malicious_a the_o great_a shall_v thy_o joy_n and_o triumph_n be_v when_o thou_o be_v happy_o victorious_a lord_n how_o true_o bless_v be_v the_o condition_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o compelle_v even_o the_o rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v for_o their_o advantage_n why_o be_v thou_o then_o so_o sad_a o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o still_o trust_v in_o god_n for_o he_o be_v the_o help_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o thy_o god_n psal_n 42.15_o lord_n how_o sad_a be_v my_o condition_n without_o thou_o thou_o who_o alone_o know_v the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n know_v that_o i_o love_v thou_o that_o i_o long_o for_o thou_o that_o i_o desire_v nothing_o in_o compare_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o yet_o thou_o find_v nothing_o but_o pollution_n in_o i_o sometime_o i_o beg_v to_o be_v at_o union_n with_o thou_o and_o sometime_o live_v as_o if_o i_o care_v not_o for_o mercy_n from_o thou_o still_o i_o sin_n and_o still_o thou_o forgive_v yea_o i_o be_o therefore_o the_o more_o ready_a to_o rebel_v against_o thou_o because_o thou_o lord_n art_n most_o ready_a to_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o such_o be_v thy_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n towards_o i_o thou_o bemoane_v my_o iniquity_n thou_o invite_v thou_o compelle_v i_o to_o mercy_n lord_n will_v thou_o still_o suffer_v i_o to_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n i_o have_v often_o run_v from_o thou_o by_o relapse_v into_o grievous_a sin_n and_o thou_o o_o lord_n as_o often_o have_v receive_v i_o to_o favour_n and_o afford_v i_o the_o sweet_a refresh_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v that_o bless_a spirit_n which_o i_o have_v so_o often_o grieve_v o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o be_v true_o and_o sincere_o thankful_a unto_o thou_o to_o love_v thou_o more_o hearty_o praise_v thou_o more_o joyful_o serve_v thou_o more_o faithful_o to_o my_o life_n end_v for_o thou_o o_o bless_a lord_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o thou_o be_v strength_n in_o my_o weakness_n love_v in_o my_o wilfulness_n life_n in_o my_o sinfulness_n thou_o alone_o know_v under_o what_o great_a evil_n of_o sin_n under_o what_o sad_a pressure_n of_o sorrow_n i_o daily_o groan_v and_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o ease_v those_o weary_a soul_n that_o cry_v to_o thou_o for_o succour_n and_o relief_n lord_n save_v i_o or_o i_o perish_v lord_n ease_v i_o of_o this_o heavy_a burden_n that_o i_o sink_v not_o to_o eternal_a misery_n give_v i_o thy_o save_a grace_n to_o guide_v i_o from_o these_o woeful_a way_n of_o wickedness_n o_o let_v this_o hour_n put_v a_o end_n to_o this_o sin_n lord_n lead_v i_o unto_o thy_o path_n and_o uphold_v i_o there_o that_o my_o foot_n slip_v not_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o feed_v upon_o these_o empty_a husk_n o_o satisfy_v i_o with_o thy_o mercy_n and_o that_o soon_o before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v my_o spirit_n be_v willing_a o_o lord_n but_o my_o flesh_n be_v weak_a have_v pity_n upon_o i_o have_v pity_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o in_o misery_n lord_n cover_v my_o sin_n lord_n pardon_v my_o infirmity_n lord_n jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o interpose_v thy_o bless_a merit_n for_o i_o lord_n raise_v i_o from_o this_o wretched_a fall_n support_v my_o weakness_n renew_v my_o repentance_n increase_v my_o faith_n quicken_v my_o zeal_n that_o so_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n i_o may_v be_v raise_v to_o more_o purity_n to_o more_o perfection_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n that_o where_o sin_n have_v abound_v there_o grace_n may_v abound_v much_o more_o to_o thy_o great_a glory_n and_o my_o own_o endless_a comfort_n o_o lord_n hear_v o_o lord_n forgive_v o_o lord_n consider_v and_o do_v it_o defer_v not_o for_o thy_o own_o sake_n o_o my_o god_n amen_o chap._n 27._o upon_o desertion_n while_o i_o be_o in_o this_o pilgrimage_n of_o sin_n i_o can_v be_v without_o this_o portion_n of_o sorrow_n why_o complain_v i_o of_o that_o which_o i_o have_v so_o just_o deserve_v how_o often_o have_v my_o god_n afford_v i_o the_o gracious_a visit_n of_o his_o bless_a spirit_n and_o yet_o how_o easy_o have_v i_o regard_v they_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n much_o less_o of_o this_o invaluable_a favour_n to_o enjoy_v the_o kiss_n of_o thy_o sacred_a mouth_n as_o i_o be_o now_o grieve_v for_o the_o loss_n of_o thy_o presence_n so_o i_o have_v too_o often_o grieve_v thou_o by_o my_o own_o rebellious_a absence_n this_o be_v the_o sad_a condition_n even_o of_o the_o best_a of_o thy_o saint_n in_o this_o life_n as_o they_o have_v have_v their_o aberration_n from_o grace_n so_o they_o have_v have_v their_o fluctuation_n in_o woe_n these_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n have_v ever_o be_v the_o just_a memorial_n of_o their_o present_a grief_n and_o former_a misery_n i_o see_v thy_o holy_a servant_n david_n sad_o bemoan_v this_o great_a loss_n and_o almost_o despair_v of_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o gracious_a presence_n i_o hear_v he_o cry_v out_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v he_o show_v no_o more_o favour_n be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o do_v his_o promise_n fail_v for_o evermore_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a have_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o tender_a mercy_n in_o displeasure_n psal_n 77.7_o 8_o 9_o how_o grievous_a be_v this_o complaint_n how_o gracious_a thy_o answer_n even_o in_o the_o very_a minute_n of_o distress_n even_o by_o the_o very_a lip_n of_o the_o distress_a for_o it_o follow_v in_o a_o breath_n and_o i_o say_v this_o be_v my_o death_n but_o i_o will_v remember_v the_o year_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o most_o high_a jonah_n extremity_n be_v thy_o bless_a opportunity_n even_o when_o jonah_n think_v himself_o in_o most_o danger_n of_o perish_v he_o then_o find_v thy_o mercy_n most_o ready_a in_o relieve_v when_o he_o think_v himself_o cast_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n even_o than_o he_o find_v himself_o look_v to_o thy_o presence_n and_o ready_a to_o be_v receive_v into_o thy_o favour_n jonah_n 2.4_o lord_n if_o thou_o give_v i_o but_o the_o least_o measure_n of_o true_a faith_n i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o remove_v the_o great_a mountain_n of_o sin_n and_o know_v assure_o to_o my_o soul_n exceed_v comfort_n that_o thou_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o but_o for_o a_o moment_n in_o this_o life_n that_o thou_o may_v gather_v i_o to_o everlasting_a kindness_n in_o that_o to_o come_v comfort_v thyself_o in_o this_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o god_n will_v never_o leave_v thou_o that_o he_o will_v never_o forsake_v thou_o that_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v thou_o total_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o final_o that_o he_o have_v not_o now_o withdraw_v his_o gracious_a presence_n from_o thou_o but_o the_o present_a comfort_n of_o his_o grace_n from_o work_v in_o thou_o as_o there_o be_v sad_a desertion_n so_o there_o will_v undoubted_o be_v gracious_a visit_n thou_o may_v be_v forsake_v in_o sin_n in_o the_o suffering_n of_o punishment_n for_o sin_n in_o the_o severity_n of_o that_o punishment_n in_o the_o fearful_a apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n in_o this_o severity_n but_o assure_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v never_o be_v forsake_v
therefore_o for_o if_o thy_o faith_n be_v weak_a yet_o it_o be_v live_v if_o it_o be_v languish_v it_o will_v assure_o recover_v more_o strength_n if_o there_o be_v blossom_n now_o there_o will_v be_v fruit_n hereafter_o these_o happy_a beginning_n will_v have_v gracious_a proceed_n bless_v câ—dings_n consider_v what_o thy_o god_n have_v promise_v by_o his_o holy_a prophet_n i_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n isay_n 42.3_o let_v not_o the_o smart_a therefore_o of_o thy_o conscience_n trouble_v thou_o remember_v who_o it_o be_v that_o search_v it_o i_o have_v wound_v thou_o say_v god_n and_o i_o will_v heal_v thou_o i_o have_v break_v thou_o and_o i_o will_v bind_v thou_o up_o thou_o be_v therefore_o wound_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v heal_v thou_o be_v therefore_o break_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v bind_v up_o that_o sore_o which_o be_v insensible_a be_v ever_o most_o dangerous_a and_o that_o wound_v which_o smart_v most_o be_v most_o capable_a of_o remedy_n bless_a lord_n i_o now_o feel_v to_o my_o unspeakable_a comfort_n that_o thou_o have_v wound_v i_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o thy_o law_n that_o thou_o may_v heal_v i_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o gospel_n that_o i_o be_o therefore_o bruise_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v ever_o ease_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n suffering_n all_o my_o imperfection_n be_v he_o all_o his_o righteousness_n be_v i_o i_o may_v bold_o challenge_v it_o thou_o will_v not_o deny_v it_o i_o may_v safe_o plead_v it_o thou_o can_v not_o refuse_v it_o consider_v yet_o further_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n say_v unto_o thou_o i_o be_o the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o though_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o shall_v be_v live_v and_o whosever_v live_v and_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o die_v joh._n 11.25_o 26._o how_o can_v thou_o doubt_v now_o o_o my_o soul_n when_o thy_o saviour_n bid_v thou_o believe_v and_o live_v what_o can_v thou_o fear_v when_o thou_o have_v his_o promise_n for_o thy_o safety_n heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o not_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n shall_v fail_v let_v not_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o sin_n affright_v thou_o for_o it_o be_v his_o blood_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o 9_o let_v not_o the_o nature_n of_o thy_o sin_n amaze_v thou_o for_o though_o they_o be_v red_a as_o scarlet_a yet_o he_o will_v make_v they_o white_a as_o snow_n let_v not_o the_o long_a continuance_n of_o they_o stagger_v thou_o for_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n i_o will_v blot_v they_o out_o of_o my_o remembrance_n say_v the_o lord_n ezech._n 18._o thy_o conscience_n shall_v not_o trouble_v thou_o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n rom._n 5.1_o the_o devil_n can_v hurt_v thou_o for_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o be_v he_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o rom._n 8.32_o 33._o nay_o which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o god_n himself_o in_o justice_n can_v condemn_v thou_o for_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.1_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v his_o mercy_n magnify_v his_o name_n be_v for_o ever_o glorify_v lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o rely_v with_o comfort_n on_o thy_o bless_a promise_n and_o to_o walk_v worchy_n of_o they_o in_o my_o religious_a performance_n to_o manifest_v my_o increase_n of_o grace_n by_o my_o increase_n of_o goodness_n to_o fix_v my_o heart_n whole_o upon_o thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o fear_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o and_o assure_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o when_o thy_o grace_n shall_v enable_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o fear_n my_o sin_n can_v never_o persuade_v i_o to_o despair_v of_o thy_o favour_n my_o peace_n will_v be_v then_o inviolable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o happiness_n unalterable_a bless_a lord_n god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o wretchedness_n of_o my_o own_o corruption_n in_o nature_n i_o be_o even_o ready_a to_o despair_v of_o thy_o love_n but_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o blessedness_n of_o my_o condition_n in_o christ_n i_o be_o then_o encourage_v to_o sue_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n although_o thy_o justice_n be_v severe_a against_o one_fw-mi as_o i_o be_o a_o grievous_a sinner_n yet_o thy_o mercy_n be_v most_o sweet_a unto_o i_o in_o my_o saviour_n i_o now_o tremble_v at_o thy_o judgement_n yet_o i_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o promise_n although_o thy_o law_n speak_v never_o so_o terrible_o thy_o curse_n be_v never_o so_o many_o thy_o plague_n be_v never_o so_o grievous_a thy_o wrath_n never_o so_o tempestuous_a yet_o in_o the_o sweet_a mercy_n of_o my_o saviour_n i_o be_o able_a to_o abide_v they_o all_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o abhor_v myself_o i_o accuse_v myself_o i_o condemn_v myself_o i_o be_o now_o ready_a with_o thy_o wrath_n to_o seize_v upon_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o cast_v it_o down_o to_o everlasting_a misery_n lord_n unto_o thou_o only_o i_o appeal_v for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n sweet_a jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o interpose_v thy_o bless_a merit_n for_o i_o enrich_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o suffering_n be_v ever_o present_a with_o i_o and_o eternal_a comfort_n to_o i_o o_o holy_a and_o for_o ever_o blesss_v spirit_n thou_o that_o sanclifie_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o elect_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v i_o quicken_v and_o revive_v my_o droop_a say_v increase_v my_o hope_n cherish_v my_o love_n foment_n those_o die_a spark_n by_o the_o sweet_a breathe_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v zealous_o break_v forth_o into_o a_o pure_a and_o fervent_a flame_n of_o holy_a affection_n to_o thy_o great_a glory_n and_o my_o own_o eternal_a happiness_n amen_n chap._n 30._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n lord_n when_o i_o serions_o consider_v how_o manifold_a and_o great_a my_o fail_n be_v when_o i_o think_v of_o the_o shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n of_o the_o solemnity_n of_o death_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o happiness_n or_o misery_n after_o death_n and_o by_o all_o these_o of_o the_o necessity_n usefulness_n and_o excellency_n of_o prayer_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o ever_o from_o my_o knee_n my_o life_n be_v all_o sin_n and_o have_v therefore_o need_v to_o be_v all_o sorrow_n the_o greatness_n and_o continuance_n of_o my_o sin_n have_v add_v to_o the_o greatness_n and_o continuance_n of_o my_o misery_n and_o there_o be_v none_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n that_o can_v relieve_v i_o there_o be_v no_o come_n to_o thou_o but_o by_o prayer_n and_o no_o prayer_n powerful_a with_o thou_o but_o that_o which_o be_v fervent_a this_o be_v â—hat_n eye_n of_o my_o affection_n that_o wound_v the_o heart_n of_o thy_o compassion_n this_o be_v that_o holy_a violence_n that_o take_v heaven_n by_o force_n that_o surprise_v thy_o mercy_n that_o manacle_n thy_o justice_n that_o wrestle_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v without_o a_o blessing_n this_o be_v my_o strong_a armour_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o daily_a food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o safe_a repose_n to_o refresh_v i_o my_o sweet_a content_n for_o ever_o to_o delight_v i_o bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o desire_n to_o man_n how_o gracious_o do_v thou_o provide_v for_o he_o how_o daily_o be_v thou_o mindful_a of_o he_o thy_o word_n instruct_v i_o thy_o promise_n allure_v i_o thy_o grace_n sustain_v i_o thy_o sacrament_n strengthen_v i_o thy_o visit_n comfort_v i_o thy_o embrace_n ravish_v i_o and_o as_o if_o all_o this_o be_v not_o yet_o enough_o to_o manifest_v thy_o favour_n towards_o i_o so_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o love_n so_o earnest_a thy_o desire_n unto_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v even_o give_v i_o thyself_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o i_o lord_n thou_o be_v all_o love_n when_o i_o strive_v with_o thou_o for_o mercy_n i_o overcome_v thou_o by_o thyself_o how_o great_a be_v thy_o goodness_n how_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o man_n for_o who_o sake_n thou_o contend_v even_o with_o thy_o own_o essence_n thou_o have_v give_v thy_o son_n to_o die_v for_o i_o and_o in_o he_o thyself_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o i_o lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o renew_v my_o acquaintance_n often_o with_o thou_o to_o
labour_v to_o be_v powerful_a in_o my_o prayer_n to_o study_v to_o be_v humble_a zealous_a earnest_a even_o importunate_a in_o my_o devotion_n to_o let_v no_o sinful_a thought_n pass_v i_o without_o a_o sigh_n no_o sinful_a action_n without_o holy_a contrition_n no_o divine_a favour_n without_o devout_a and_o thankful_a acknowledgement_n that_o soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o the_o burden_n of_o sin_n will_v hasten_v unto_o that_o heavenly_a help_n that_o can_v give_v it_o ease_v and_o that_o heart_n which_o be_v once_o true_o inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n will_v ready_o instruct_v â—he_n tongue_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o thy_o praise_n lord_n let_v i_o first_o seek_v my_o own_o heart_n before_o i_o presume_v to_o come_v before_o thy_o mercy_n seat_n lest_o if_o i_o recall_v it_o not_o from_o the_o vanity_n of_o this_o life_n my_o very_a prayer_n become_v sin_n and_o so_o while_o i_o expect_v a_o blessing_n i_o deserve_v a_o curse_n let_v no_o vain_a excuse_n no_o barren_a pretence_n of_o this_o life_n persuade_v i_o to_o intermit_v this_o holy_a duty_n lest_o carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o devotion_n beget_v in_o i_o a_o loathe_n of_o that_o course_n which_o by_o constant_a practice_n will_v become_v my_o constant_a comfort_n i_o ord_n make_v i_o to_o consider_v of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o gift_n that_o i_o may_v daily_o labour_v to_o improve_v it_o to_o my_o soul_n eternal_a happiness_n that_o when_o i_o often_o fall_v as_o i_o needs_o must_v through_o the_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n thou_o o_o lord_n in_o mercy_n may_v restore_v i_o through_o my_o bless_a importunity_n of_o spirit_n with_o grief_n of_o heart_n lord_n i_o confess_v that_o my_o great_a neglect_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n have_v most_o just_o occasion_v the_o great_a abatement_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n in_o i_o and_o long_a withholding_n of_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n from_o i_o lord_n give_v i_o yet_o a_o heart_n to_o serve_v thou_o and_o then_o take_v from_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v i_o desire_v nothing_o with_o out_o thou_o for_o i_o know_v assuredy_o that_o with_o thou_o i_o can_v but_o enjoy_v all_o thing_n needful_a for_o i_o o_o make_v i_o to_o bewail_v my_o own_o unworthiness_n my_o drownsiness_n my_o dulness_n my_o carelessness_n my_o much_o untowardness_n in_o thy_o service_n create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a heart_n o_o lord_n and_o renew_v a_o right_a spirit_n within_o i_o that_o i_o may_v praise_v thou_o with_o alacrity_n and_o fervency_n of_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v daily_o ravish_v with_o contemplation_n of_o eternity_n and_o hourly_o satisfy_v my_o thought_n with_o apprehension_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o my_o present_a safety_n of_o my_o future_a glory_n lord_n make_v i_o every_o day_n more_o earnest_a in_o this_o holy_a duty_n o_o give_v i_o such_o affectionate_a desire_n such_o holy_a long_n such_o insatiate_a appetite_n such_o earnest_a importunity_n of_o heart_n for_o heavenly_a grace_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o beg_v of_o thou_o but_o even_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o for_o this_o blessing_n although_o the_o sinful_a desire_n of_o my_o corrupt_a flesh_n go_v halt_v to_o the_o grave_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n for_o my_o soul_n trust_v in_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n will_v i_o make_v my_o refuge_n until_o these_o calamity_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v overpast_v lord_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o humble_a petition_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o when_o i_o hold_v up_o my_o hand_n towards_o thy_o mercy_n seat_n show_v thy_o servant_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n ps_n 28.2_o ps_n 31.18_o chap._n 31._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o read_v the_o sacred_a scripture_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o unbeseeming_a thy_o profession_n be_v this_o thy_o backwardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o grovel_v on_o this_o element_n of_o earth_n how_o long_o be_v cheat_v with_o these_o counterfeit_a commodity_n these_o childish_a toy_n of_o outward_a enjoyment_n what_o sweetness_n can_v thou_o find_v in_o those_o thing_n which_o favour_n of_o corruption_n what_o comfort_n in_o those_o joy_n which_o be_v but_o vain_a vexatious_a toilsome_a transitory_a who_o seem_a beauty_n be_v sudden_o pass_v never_o return_v o_o let_v this_o move_v thou_o to_o delight_v in_o that_o which_o can_v pass_v to_o remember_v whence_o thou_o be_v and_o whether_o thou_o be_v go_v that_o thou_o may_v thereby_o raise_v thy_o thought_n to_o immortality_n look_v upon_o the_o beauty_n of_o those_o sacred_a leaf_n and_o thou_o will_v loathe_v the_o falsehood_n of_o this_o world_n embrace_n thou_o may_v there_o find_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o that_o be_v or_o be_v or_o be_v to_o come_v conduce_v to_o thy_o real_a happiness_n there_o be_v nature_n unbowel_v hell_n open_v and_o heaven_n unveil_v thou_o may_v there_o see_v the_o creature_n to_o be_v vanity_n thyself_o misery_n thy_o saviour_n felicity_n thou_o have_v there_o his_o counsel_n to_o guide_v thou_o his_o wisdom_n to_o instruct_v thou_o his_o power_n to_o sustain_v thou_o his_o gift_n to_o encourage_v thou_o his_o threaten_n to_o admonish_v thou_o his_o mercy_n to_o allure_v thou_o his_o judgement_n to_o deter_v thou_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o comfort_v thou_o there_o be_v antiquity_n strangeness_n truth_n in_o history_n wonder_v in_o miracle_n amazement_n in_o prophecy_n foundness_n in_o precept_n sweetness_n in_o promise_n each_o syllable_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n be_v matter_n of_o eternal_a moment_n take_v heed_n therefore_o that_o thou_o pass_v by_o no_o portion_n of_o thâ—s_n sacred_a volume_n light_o nor_o prye_v into_o any_o presumptuous_o holy_a diligence_n be_v often_o blessed_v with_o heavenly_a knowledge_n and_o humble_a ignorance_n with_o heavenly_a grace_n lord_n see_v that_o thy_o word_n be_v in_o itself_o so_o excellent_o rich_a and_o in_o its_o use_n so_o absolute_o good_a with_o what_o earnestness_n of_o soul_n ought_v i_o to_o embrace_v it_o with_o what_o holy_a diligence_n peruse_v it_o with_o what_o devout_a cheerfulness_n and_o constancy_n of_o heart_n apply_v myself_o unto_o it_o these_o high_a perfectiou_n shall_v religious_o oblige_v i_o to_o repair_v my_o former_a neglect_n by_o my_o present_a promise_n of_o my_o future_a performance_n no_o day_n shall_v henceforth_o pass_v i_o without_o some_o time_n allot_v for_o this_o holy_a exercise_n custoâ—_n will_v make_v it_o easy_a profit_n sweet_a if_o the_o troublesome_a affair_n of_o this_o lise_fw-fr do_v sometime_o to_o my_o soul_n grief_n disturb_v i_o in_o it_o by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v they_o shall_v never_o divert_v i_o from_o it_o what_o be_v borrow_v from_o this_o bless_a task_n by_o enforce_a necessity_n shall_v be_v repay_v with_o advantage_n by_o the_o next_o happy_a opportunity_n lord_n all_o be_v but_o vanity_n and_o mere_a nothing_o in_o compare_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o service_n if_o i_o can_v be_v willing_o holy_a i_o shall_v never_o be_v joyful_o happy_a bless_a lord_n so_o sanctify_v my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v joyful_o perform_v those_o promise_n i_o make_v unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v daily_o dedicate_v some_o part_n and_o portion_n of_o my_o sinful_a hour_n to_o read_v some_o portion_n of_o thy_o sacred_a scripture_n o_o let_v they_o ever_o be_v the_o joy_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o life_n of_o my_o life_n the_o light_n of_o my_o eye_n and_o comfort_n of_o my_o heart_n lord_n turn_v away_o my_o eye_n from_o these_o outward_a enjoyment_n lest_o they_o behold_v vanity_n and_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o way_n give_v i_o a_o humble_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v read_v thy_o bless_a line_n with_o holy_a fear_n and_o awful_a reverence_n that_o i_o may_v be_v pious_o delight_v with_o they_o and_o happy_o instruct_v by_o they_o give_v i_o a_o discern_a soul_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n that_o i_o may_v true_o love_v it_o and_o delight_n in_o it_o that_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v by_o it_o and_o my_o tongue_n be_v ever_o talk_v of_o it_o o_o let_v thy_o statute_n be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n that_o i_o may_v walk_v in_o thy_o way_n with_o constancy_n that_o i_o may_v run_v in_o thy_o race_n with_o fervency_n amen_n chap._n 32._o upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o divine_a meditation_n what_o do_v thou_o here_o on_o earth_n o_o my_o soul_n why_o be_v thou_o so_o perplex_v with_o the_o care_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n so_o careless_a of_o the_o joy_n in_o that_o to_o come_v who_o can_v judge_v he_o likely_a to_o inherit_v heaven_n that_o love_v not_o to_o think_v of_o it_o thou_o may_v measure_v thy_o degree_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o desire_n of_o glory_n if_o thy_o thought_n be_v not_o often_o and_o earnest_o take_v up_o
with_o this_o subject_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o suspect_v thy_o love_a to_o fear_v thy_o enjoy_n it_o for_o where_o thy_o treasure_n be_v there_o will_v thy_o heart_n be_v also_o if_o thou_o live_v the_o life_n of_o pleasure_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o worse_a than_o a_o beast_n by_o how_o much_o thou_o ought_v by_o reason_n to_o be_v better_a if_o of_o action_n thou_o be_v so_o much_o near_o to_o happiness_n as_o reason_n be_v beyond_o sense_n and_o yet_o so_o much_o far_o off_o as_o grace_n be_v beyond_o nature_n if_o the_o happy_a life_n of_o heavenly_a meditation_n thou_o be_v so_o far_o above_o vanity_n as_o heaven_n be_v above_o earth_n as_o immotality_n above_o nature_n as_o glory_v above_o corruption_n o_o how_o sweet_a be_v those_o thought_n which_o lead_v i_o to_o eternity_n which_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n that_o can_v support_v i_o under_o all_o the_o heavy_a pressure_n of_o sin_n under_o all_o the_o grievous_a burden_n of_o sorrow_n under_o all_o the_o sharp_a assault_n of_o satan_n that_o 〈◊〉_d make_v i_o merry_a in_o life_n and_o triumphant_a in_o death_n nothing_o can_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o and_o inform_v i_o that_o i_o be_o all_o earthly_a than_o the_o dullness_n and_o backwardness_n of_o my_o thought_n to_o be_v heavenly_a who_o can_v ever_o hope_v to_o be_v a_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o city_n who_o language_n he_o can_v speak_v lord_n when_o my_o thought_n be_v more_o zealous_o affect_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n i_o shall_v then_o hope_v to_o be_v more_o frequent_o acquaint_v with_o thy_o heavenly_a visit_n by_o my_o careless_a neglect_n of_o the_o one_o i_o be_o now_o just_o deprive_v of_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o the_o other_o while_o i_o be_o wed_v to_o this_o wretched_a world_n my_o thought_n must_v needs_o favour_v of_o corruption_n but_o if_o thou_o lord_n will_v once_o open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o glorious_a beauty_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o shall_v then_o know_v and_o joyful_o confess_v that_o one_o hour_n thus_o spend_v will_v add_v more_o comfort_n to_o my_o fool_n more_o true_a content_n to_o my_o desire_n than_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n and_o i_o shall_v then_o account_v and_o joyful_o confess_v with_o thy_o apostle_n that_o all_o thing_n be_v but_o loss_n and_o dung_n in_o compare_n of_o the_o richness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v the_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n the_o joy_n of_o my_o heart_n the_o triumph_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o comfort_n of_o my_o life_n the_o safety_n of_o my_o body_n the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n without_o thou_o i_o be_o far_o worse_a than_o nothing_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o enjoy_v all_o thing_n for_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o father_n and_o i_o in_o thou_o and_o thou_o in_o i_o and_o in_o this_o happy_a union_n be_v contain_v that_o fruition_n be_v enjoy_v that_o for_o everblessed_n vision_n in_o which_o the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o thy_o saint_n eternal_o delight_v themselves_o o_o thou_o sovereign_a of_o my_o soul_n eternal_a comfort_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o have_v be_v hitherto_o so_o much_o unmindful_a of_o thou_o how_o undeserving_a to_o behold_v thou_o in_o thy_o glory_n that_o be_o so_o daily_o guilty_a of_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n lord_n raise_v my_o thought_n to_o immortality_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o love_n of_o sweet_a eternity_n let_v my_o chief_a joy_n be_v ever_o to_o contemplate_v thou_o who_o be_v my_o chief_a good_a pardon_v those_o wretched_a hour_n that_o have_v be_v lose_v in_o search_n of_o outward_a happiness_n o_o make_v i_o to_o redeem_v they_o by_o abandon_v the_o creature_n and_o place_v my_o affection_n whole_o on_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n expatiate_v my_o sinful_a soul_n with_o daily_a meditation_n of_o my_o future_a joy_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o more_o fervent_o fear_v thou_o more_o dutiful_o desire_v thou_o more_o earnest_o long_o for_o thou_o more_o hearty_o embrace_v thou_o more_o faithful_o and_o think_v of_o thou_o more_o joyful_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 33._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dejectedness_n in_o poverty_n why_o do_v i_o excruciate_v my_o soul_n with_o apprehension_n of_o a_o seem_a evil_n how_o unworthy_a be_o i_o of_o this_o life_n which_o i_o hold_v from_o that_o god_n who_o i_o dare_v not_o trust_v will_v god_n feed_v i_o with_o the_o delicate_n of_o heaven_n and_o not_o give_v i_o bread_n will_v he_o give_v i_o full_a draught_n of_o the_o river_n of_o his_o eternal_a pleasure_n and_o not_o afford_v i_o temporal_a refreshment_n shall_v my_o death_n be_v precious_a in_o his_o eye_n and_o my_o life_n uncomfortable_a in_o my_o own_o can_v there_o be_v any_o evil_n and_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o do_v it_o shall_v he_o do_v it_o and_o shall_v i_o complain_v if_o poverty_n be_v evil_a in_o itself_o yet_o it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n have_v draw_v upon_o i_o this_o evil_a of_o punishment_n so_o this_o evil_n be_v from_o nature_n and_o the_o good_a from_o grace_n by_o this_o affliction_n i_o be_o wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o make_v desirous_a of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o be_o now_o put_v in_o mind_n that_o my_o treasure_n be_v there_o my_o heart_n shall_v be_v there_o also_o i_o be_o now_o full_o assure_v by_o my_o patience_n and_o humility_n under_o this_o affliction_n and_o by_o the_o quiet_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n it_o daily_o bring_v forth_o in_o i_o that_o i_o be_o god_n child_n that_o as_o i_o be_o now_o make_v partaker_n of_o my_o saviour_n suffering_n so_o i_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o of_o his_o glory_n that_o i_o part_n with_o earthly_a contentment_n to_o enjoy_v heavenly_a comfort_n lord_n when_o thou_o lend_v i_o thy_o staff_n of_o consolation_n i_o shall_v be_v well_o able_a to_o endure_v thy_o rod_n of_o affliction_n all_o though_o my_o body_n be_v worse_o i_o shall_v 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life_n most_o agreeable_a to_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n most_o suitable_a to_o my_o frail_a condition_n and_o why_o take_v i_o then_o think_v for_o to_o morrow_n sufficient_a unto_o the_o day_n be_v the_o evil_a thereof_o thou_o allow_v i_o lawful_a mean_n for_o increase_v of_o it_o thou_o forbidde_v i_o repine_a thought_n to_o distrust_v thou_o in_o it_o lord_n let_v i_o first_o seek_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o and_o then_o i_o know_v assure_o that_o all_o thing_n needful_a for_o i_o shall_v be_v add_v to_o i_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n who_o for_o my_o sake_n be_v willing_a to_o endure_v the_o scornful_a poverty_n of_o this_o life_n to_o purchase_v my_o redemption_n teach_v i_o by_o thy_o example_n and_o for_o thy_o sake_n to_o undervalue_v all_o the_o glorious_a pomp_n of_o these_o entice_a vanity_n that_o though_o my_o body_n be_v despise_v by_o the_o world_n my_o sinful_a soul_n may_v be_v accept_v with_o thou_o and_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v eternal_o be_v happy_a where_o thou_o be_v lord_n by_o how_o much_o by_o thy_o great_a suffering_n thou_o be_v make_v the_o vild_a for_o i_o by_o so_o much_o by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n let_v thy_o love_n be_v ever_o dear_a to_o i_o o_o give_v i_o grace_n suitable_a to_o all_o event_n let_v not_o prosperity_n puff_v i_o up_o nor_o adversity_n too_o much_o deject_v i_o but_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n let_v happiness_n in_o christ_n be_v all_o in_o all_o unto_o i_o make_v i_o humble_a in_o the_o one_o patient_a in_o the_o other_o thankful_a in_o either_o bappy_a in_o both_o grant_v lord_n that_o no_o ungodly_a care_n or_o sinful_a sorrow_n may_v disturb_v i_o but_o that_o i_o may_v with_o willingness_n and_o thankfulness_n and_o
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so_o senseless_a to_o affect_v my_o own_o unhappiness_n to_o rejoice_v in_o labour_n and_o complain_v of_o rest_n what_o do_v i_o here_o any_o long_o the_o world_n love_v i_o not_o nor_o i_o it_o why_o do_v i_o thus_o dote_v upon_o my_o enemy_n when_o it_o frown_v it_o afflict_v i_o when_o it_o smile_v it_o betray_v i_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o but_o weariness_n and_o misery_n go_v out_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n go_v out_o cheerful_o from_o thy_o prison_n to_o thy_o palace_n god_n be_v thy_o father_n and_o heaven_n thy_o country_n thou_o be_v here_o distress_o poor_a and_o wretched_o naked_a bereave_v of_o grace_n despoil_v of_o goodness_n thou_o have_v there_o much_o treasure_n and_o of_o great_a price_n a_o fair_a mansion_n and_o a_o goodly_a heritage_n christ_n have_v purchase_v it_o and_o be_v go_v before_o to_o prepare_v it_o thou_o long_v much_o in_o this_o life_n to_o behold_v that_o which_o thou_o never_o see_v here_o be_v great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n prepare_v for_o thou_o such_o as_o eye_n have_v not_o see_v ear_n have_v not_o hear_v neither_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o conceive_v how_o earnest_o shall_v thou_o long_o to_o see_v they_o how_o much_o more_o earnest_o to_o enjoy_v they_o how_o willing_o shall_v this_o make_v thou_o to_o express_v thyself_o with_o holy_a david_n and_o say_v my_o soul_n be_v athirst_a for_o god_n yea_o even_o for_o the_o live_a god_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o the_o presence_n of_o my_o god_n alas_o my_o soul_n thou_o be_v here_o but_o grope_v in_o the_o dark_a daily_o err_v and_o mistake_v hourly_o stumble_v and_o sall_v into_o sin_n into_o shame_n into_o sorrow_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n in_o great_a of_o the_o torment_n of_o eternal_a death_n all_o that_o thou_o know_v here_o be_v to_o know_v thyself_o ignorant_a thou_o only_o know_v thing_n here_o by_o their_o event_n thou_o shall_v there_o know_v they_o in_o their_o first_o cause_n thou_o be_v here_o weary_v out_o in_o gain_v this_o imperfect_a lame_a and_o empty_a knowledge_n thou_o shall_v there_o delight_v thyself_o in_o know_v all_o that_o be_v desirable_a by_o know_v he_o in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n these_o drop_n of_o transitory_a joy_n be_v full_a of_o bitterness_n those_o river_n of_o eternal_a pleasure_n be_v derive_v from_o the_o fountain_n of_o eternal_a sweetness_n thou_o have_v here_o vain_a pomp_n to_o delight_v thou_o thou_o have_v there_o a_o far_o great_a and_o more_o exceed_a weight_n of_o glory_n to_o encompass_v thou_o thou_o be_v here_o enthrall_v by_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n thou_o be_v there_o enlarge_v by_o the_o blesedness_n of_o death_n bless_a lord_n all_o this_o by_o grace_n i_o know_v and_o faithful_o believe_v and_o yet_o by_o nature_n i_o be_o still_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a unable_a to_o discern_v unwilling_a to_o desire_v those_o bless_a thing_n which_o be_v belong_v to_o my_o everlasting_a peace_n but_o when_o thou_o in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n shall_v once_o open_v my_o eye_n to_o see_v the_o beauty_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n i_o shall_v then_o entire_o love_v it_o and_o unfeigned_o long_a for_o it_o i_o shall_v then_o most_o willing_o forsake_v these_o totter_a wall_n of_o my_o frail_a flesh_n to_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n that_o frailty_n may_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o immortality_n and_o immortality_n may_v be_v embrace_v by_o eternity_n o_o thou_o which_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v who_o have_v sweeten_v death_n by_o thy_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o perfume_v the_o grave_n by_o thy_o bless_a suffering_n suffer_v i_o not_o in_o my_o last_o hour_n for_o any_o pain_n of_o death_n or_o terror_n of_o hell_n to_o fall_v from_o the_o fast_o hold_v of_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n in_o thy_o promise_n to_o lose_v the_o precious_a hope_n of_o immortality_n and_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o eternity_n lord_n let_v i_o then_o say_v with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n that_o i_o know_v who_o i_o have_v trust_v that_o he_o will_v keep_v what_o i_o have_v deliver_v to_o he_o and_o restore_v it_o safe_o unto_o i_o at_o that_o day_n let_v i_o serious_o consider_v of_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n and_o blessedness_n of_o death_n acquaint_v i_o every_o day_n with_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o and_o bless_v i_o every_o hour_n with_o a_o desire_n unto_o it_o that_o i_o may_v willing_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o joyful_o be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o immortality_n o_o lord_n prepare_v i_o for_o that_o bless_a hour_n and_o in_o my_o great_a weakness_n and_o extremity_n even_o then_o when_o all_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o wretched_a life_n shall_v fail_v i_o lord_n jesus_n forsake_v i_o not_o be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o i_o o_o give_v i_o then_o that_o inward_a joy_n that_o bless_a comfort_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o may_v support_v and_o comfort_v i_o in_o all_o the_o terror_n and_o amazement_n of_o this_o dark_a and_o unknown_a passage_n in_o all_o the_o dreadful_a accusation_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o my_o own_o accuse_a conscience_n lord_n let_v thy_o bless_a spirit_n then_o witness_v to_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n that_o thou_o will_v purge_v away_o all_o my_o dross_n and_o take_v away_o all_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o be_o powerful_o protect_v by_o thy_o grace_n and_o shall_v assure_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 36._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o opportunity_n in_o do_v good_a unto_o the_o saint_n lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o richness_n and_o the_o largeness_n of_o thy_o bounty_n
towards_o i_o i_o be_o much_o grieve_v at_o the_o coldness_n and_o the_o carelessness_n of_o my_o affection_n towards_o thou_o each_o object_n of_o charity_n be_v a_o opportunity_n of_o mercy_n if_o i_o neglect_v it_o i_o be_o unkind_a to_o thou_o my_o saviour_n cruel_a to_o my_o neighbour_n injurious_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n i_o be_o not_o â—ord_n but_o steward_n of_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n and_o it_o be_v now_o just_a with_o thou_o to_o call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n if_o any_o of_o thy_o saint_n suffer_v which_o thou_o send_v unto_o i_o for_o relief_n their_o suffering_n thou_o will_v sure_o require_v at_o my_o hand_n as_o each_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n which_o i_o have_v give_v in_o thy_o name_n shall_v not_o lose_v its_o reward_n so_o each_o farthing_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o member_n will_v assure_o require_v its_o everlasting_a punishment_n i_o have_v be_v too_o careful_o solicitous_a for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n too_o cares_o 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to_o thy_o precept_n but_o from_o my_o unbelief_n of_o thy_o promise_n thou_o bid_v i_o give_v and_o have_v promise_v it_o shall_v be_v give_v unto_o i_o good_a measure_n shake_v together_o press_v down_o and_o run_v over_o luke_n 6.38_o thou_o command_v i_o not_o to_o be_v weary_a in_o well_o do_v and_o have_v promise_v that_o in_o due_a time_n i_o shall_v reap_v if_o i_o faint_v noâ—_n ephes_n 6.9_o if_o i_o do_v believe_v the_o one_o i_o shall_v glad_o perform_v the_o other_o and_o who_o word_n shall_v i_o take_v lord_n if_o i_o dare_v to_o question_v thou_o all_o thy_o bless_a promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o the_o begin_n sweet_a the_o end_n certain_a as_o thou_o have_v a_o bottle_n for_o my_o tear_n and_o a_o bag_n for_o my_o transgression_n so_o thou_o have_v also_o a_o book_n for_o my_o alms-deed_n act_n 10.4_o not_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v forget_v but_o even_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o accept_v glorious_o reward_v not_o for_o my_o work_n sake_n but_o for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n no_o for_o my_o own_o sake_n but_o for_o my_o saviour_n sake_n lord_n i_o can_v merit_v nothing_o at_o thy_o hand_n but_o by_o thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o now_o lord_n let_v i_o examine_v what_o i_o have_v gain_v by_o my_o want_n of_o charity_n i_o have_v exchange_v heaven_n to_o enjoy_v earth_n i_o have_v part_v with_o thou_o my_o saviour_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n that_o be_v true_a and_o crernall_a for_o the_o very_o base_a part_n of_o earth_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o uncertain_a i_o have_v lose_v those_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a which_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v and_o together_o with_o they_o those_o reward_n of_o thou_o which_o shall_v never_o be_v enjoy_v i_o have_v offend_v thou_o my_o god_n grieve_v thy_o saint_n burden_a i_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_v a_o utter_a enemy_n to_o my_o own_o salvation_n as_o my_o affection_n have_v be_v freeze_v towards_o other_o so_o have_v i_o just_o find_v the_o gift_n 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of_o these_o outward_a blessing_n i_o will_v dedicate_v some_o due_a proportion_n of_o it_o unto_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o cheerful_o and_o thankful_o trust_v thou_o my_o god_n with_o the_o sustentation_n of_o my_o body_n upon_o who_o bless_a protection_n i_o safe_o rely_v for_o the_o eternal_a preservation_n of_o my_o soul_n my_o heart_n my_o hand_n my_o tongue_n my_o action_n shall_v be_v always_o ready_a to_o relieve_v the_o necessity_n to_o promote_v the_o good_a of_o thy_o child_n and_o as_o this_o happy_a resolution_n have_v have_v its_o beginning_n from_o thy_o grace_n so_o shall_v its_o aim_n be_v whole_o at_o thy_o glory_n bless_a lord_n such_o be_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o even_o prevent_a they_o with_o thy_o blessing_n while_o they_o call_v upon_o thou_o thou_o be_v ready_a to_o answer_v and_o before_o they_o speak_v unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v willing_a to_o hear_v lord_n i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o be_o therefore_o bold_a to_o crave_v a_o blessing_n of_o thou_o and_o what_o be_v now_o more_o suitable_a to_o my_o necessity_n than_o the_o sweet_a infusion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o i_o now_o find_v to_o my_o grief_n of_o heart_n that_o the_o foreign_a heat_n of_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o life_n have_v extract_v from_o i_o the_o inward_a heat_n of_o my_o desire_n and_o long_n for_o thy_o bless_a presence_n the_o adventitious_a heat_n of_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n have_v quite_o consume_v in_o i_o the_o natural_a heat_n of_o my_o zeal_n to_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n kindle_v in_o i_o those_o decay_a spark_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o they_o may_v now_o grow_v up_o into_o a_o bright_a flame_n of_o fervent_a affection_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_a teach_v i_o to_o know_v that_o godliness_n be_v great_a gain_n and_o that_o the_o true_a treasure_n be_v those_o which_o be_v lay_v up_o with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n pardon_v my_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n forgive_v my_o deadness_n and_o my_o dulness_n unto_o work_n of_o mercy_n repair_v my_o sinful_a breach_n by_o thy_o present_a grace_n o_o let_v the_o fervour_n of_o my_o future_a charity_n become_v a_o please_a sacrifice_n to_o expiate_v my_o former_a misery_n to_o reconcile_v my_o soul_n in_o christ_n to_o endless_a mercy_n amen_n chap._n 37._o upon_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n nothing_o be_v more_o common_a among_o christian_n than_o to_o be_v delude_v by_o the_o show_n of_o holy_a action_n the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v deceitful_a above_o all_o thing_n who_o can_v know_v it_o holy_a performance_n be_v usual_o accompany_v with_o hellish_a temptation_n when_o the_o ship_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v under_o sail_n and_o have_v the_o fresh_a way_n for_o heaven_n we_o have_v then_o most_o need_v to_o look_v to_o our_o steerage_n to_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o compass_n and_o landmark_n which_o of_o our_o holy_a duty_n which_o be_v the_o ship_n we_o sail_v in_o to_o the_o port_n of_o happiness_n have_v not_o their_o rock_n to_o split_v upon_o or_o remoraes_n to_o hinder_v they_o or_o cross_a wind_n to_o divert_v they_o or_o leak_n to_o sink_v they_o or_o sea_n to_o overwhelm_v they_o when_o we_o arrive_v at_o any_o small_a measure_n of_o goodness_n we_o many_o time_n rest_v in_o it_o and_o grow_v secure_a upon_o it_o if_o grace_n carry_v we_o on_o far_a we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v far_o better_o than_o our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o can_v but_o deserve_v his_o fatherly_a protection_n his_o liberal_a remuneration_n and_o so_o by_o this_o secret_a insinuation_n of_o pride_n in_o our_o heart_n we_o have_v
deprave_a nature_n this_o sin_n have_v doubtless_o be_v a_o sad_a memorial_n to_o my_o grave_n such_o be_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n once_o grow_v habitual_a o_o let_v my_o sorrowful_a confession_n be_v the_o reader_n useful_a instruction_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o glory_n i_o the_o shame_n of_o my_o mis-doing_a lord_n i_o have_v often_o sin_v against_o thou_o by_o my_o wretched_a violation_n of_o the_o truth_n in_o envious_a detraction_n from_o the_o good_a of_o my_o neighbour_n vainglorious_a aggravation_n of_o my_o own_o ability_n censorious_a taxation_n of_o my_o brethren_n infirmity_n indulgent_a diminution_n of_o i_o own_o iniquity_n i_o have_v often_o grieve_v thy_o good_a spirit_n by_o which_o thou_o have_v seal_v i_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n by_o my_o vain_a and_o idle_a communication_n by_o my_o rash_a and_o sinful_a exprobration_n by_o my_o weak_a and_o froward_a objurgation_n to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o thou_o my_o god_n to_o the_o cominuall_a grief_n of_o thy_o saint_n to_o the_o sad_a disturbance_n of_o myself_o all_o this_o to_o my_o heart_n grief_n have_v i_o often_o do_v and_o by_o all_o this_o i_o may_v now_o plain_o see_v how_o much_o i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n how_o great_a a_o enemy_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o to_o the_o good_a of_o my_o own_o soul_n but_o now_o lord_n by_o thy_o assistance_n my_o special_a care_n shall_v henceforth_o be_v to_o allow_v myself_o no_o liberty_n of_o speech_n but_o what_o be_v aim_v at_o eternity_n if_o my_o heart_n be_v heavenly_a my_o word_n will_v be_v gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a my_o end_n happy_a and_o that_o all_o this_o may_v be_v so_o indeed_o by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n i_o will_v observe_v with_o carefulness_n and_o constancy_n these_o follow_a caution_n 1._o before_o i_o speak_v i_o will_v consider_v that_o i_o be_o in_o thy_o bless_a presence_n that_o what_o be_v once_o â—pâ—kâ—n_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v but_o be_v record_v for_o eterternity_n 2._o that_o each_o idle_a word_n must_v be_v account_v for_o and_o that_o my_o whole_a life_n hitherto_o have_v be_v little_a else_o but_o vain_a and_o empty_a discourse_n tend_v much_o to_o thy_o dishonour_n the_o hurt_n of_o my_o neighbour_n and_o without_o mercy_n in_o christ_n the_o destruction_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n 3._o that_o there_o be_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o a_o graceless_a heart_n than_o a_o licentious_a tongue_n that_o if_o i_o be_v not_o holy_a in_o my_o discourse_n i_o can_v never_o be_v happy_a in_o my_o action_n 4._o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o those_o prayer_n to_o be_v please_v to_o god_n which_o be_v offer_v up_o with_o that_o sinful_a member_n that_o be_v so_o shameful_o defile_v with_o evil_a and_o corrupt_a communication_n among_o man_n 5._o that_o if_o i_o make_v a_o mock_n at_o christianity_n by_o have_v only_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n in_o my_o outward_a action_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o in_o my_o usual_a conversation_n god_n will_v one_o day_n pay_v i_o home_o by_o show_v i_o the_o richness_n of_o his_o suffering_n but_o deny_v i_o the_o benefit_n thereof_o and_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n thereby_o 6._o that_o without_o helinesse_n no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o such_o as_o be_v my_o common_a and_o most_o accustom_a discourse_n in_o my_o life_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v will_v be_v my_o last_o and_o most_o uncomfortable_a expression_n at_o my_o death_n 7._o unto_o all_o this_o i_o will_v add_v the_o shortness_n misery_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o a_o sinful_a life_n the_o horror_n and_o amazement_n of_o a_o wretched_a death_n the_o extremity_n and_o eternity_n of_o torment_n after_o death_n lord_n when_o my_o heart_n be_v thus_o guard_v by_o thy_o grace_n my_o lip_n i_o trust_v will_v be_v ever_o open_a to_o thy_o praise_n bless_a god_n if_o thy_o holy_a angel_n dare_v not_o give_v rail_v accusation_n against_o the_o devil_n if_o thy_o sainss_n in_o patience_n possess_v their_o own_o soul_n and_o their_o speech_n he_o season_v with_o salt_n administer_a grace_n to_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o hearer_n if_o thou_o the_o bless_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n when_o thou_o be_v revile_v revile_v not_o again_o but_o as_o a_o lamb_n before_o the_o shearer_n so_o open_v thou_o not_o thy_o mouth_n with_o what_o comfort_n can_v i_o now_o appear_v before_o thou_o with_o what_o confidence_n expect_v a_o blessing_n from_o thou_o with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n i_o confess_v that_o my_o heart_n have_v ever_o be_v full_a of_o corruption_n and_o naughtiness_n my_o mouth_n full_a of_o curse_v and_o bitterness_n my_o daily_a discourse_n full_a of_o folly_n and_o uncleanness_n the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n full_a of_o misery_n and_o wickedness_n o_o that_o my_o head_n be_v water_n and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n that_o i_o may_v weep_v day_n and_o night_n that_o i_o may_v mourn_v continual_o for_o my_o own_o and_o other_o sin_n lord_n purify_v my_o heart_n and_o rectify_v my_o tongue_n that_o both_o may_v be_v accept_v of_o thou_o and_o now_o and_o ever_o gracious_o direct_v by_o thou_o lord_n i_o acknowledge_v my_o fault_n and_o my_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o o_o let_v the_o sorrowful_a remembrance_n of_o my_o sin_n invite_v thou_o to_o a_o sweet_a remembrance_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v the_o praise_n and_o i_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o gracious_a pardon_n lord_n let_v my_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o my_o mouth_n fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n that_o i_o may_v sacrifile_v my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v sanctify_v my_o soul_n before_o thou_o by_o devout_a thought_n by_o gracious_a word_n and_o godly_a action_n that_o so_o i_o may_v with_o joyfulness_n and_o thankfulness_n appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n not_o only_o all_o the_o day_n long_o but_o even_o all_o my_o life_n long_o that_o thou_o my_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v thy_o saint_n delight_v and_o my_o sinfnll_a foul_a eternal_o comfort_v amen_n chap._n 39_o upon_o holy_a revenge_n for_o sin_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n thereunto_o lord_n i_o have_v ever_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o revenge_v the_o small_a injury_n offer_v unto_o i_o by_o other_o in_o relation_n to_o my_o outward_a condition_n and_o too_o remiss_a in_o that_o holy_a revenge_n of_o those_o great_a and_o insufferable_a wrong_n which_o i_o daily_o and_o hourly_o obtrude_v upon_o my_o own_o soul_n this_o plain_o show_v i_o to_o have_v be_v too_o much_o savour_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n too_o little_a mindful_a of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o the_o righteousness_n thereof_o that_o soul_n which_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o injury_n will_v by_o thy_o grace_n be_v daily_o mind_v of_o its_o own_o redresle_n and_o that_o sinner_n which_o be_v uncapable_a of_o slight_a offence_n will_v in_o time_n become_v insensible_a of_o great_a my_o great_a enemy_n be_v those_o of_o my_o own_o household_n the_o world_n may_v allure_v i_o the_o devil_n persuade_v i_o but_o it_o be_v i_o own_o false_a heart_n alone_o that_o betray_v i_o and_o my_o own_o corrupt_a nature_n that_o enslave_v i_o my_o great_a care_n shall_v therefore_o be_v to_o bend_v my_o strong_a force_n against_o my_o own_o corruption_n to_o labour_n much_o to_o subdue_v my_o affection_n and_o to_o take_v a_o holy_a revenge_n upon_o my_o sinful_a action_n not_o to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n but_o to_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n that_o i_o may_v thereby_o true_o manifest_v my_o perfect_a hatred_n against_o sin_n and_o the_o sincerity_n of_o my_o soul_n to_o thy_o service_n there_o need_v none_o other_o motive_n to_o invite_v i_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n than_o the_o woeful_a breach_n sin_n have_v daily_o make_v in_o my_o soul_n such_o as_o without_o mercy_n will_v never_o be_v repair_v this_o be_v too_o sad_o prove_v by_o the_o sensible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n and_o the_o too_o powerful_a growth_n of_o ungodliness_n in_o my_o corrupt_a heart_n as_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o that_o castle_n to_o stand_v a_o close_a siege_n that_o be_v well_o fortify_v mane_v and_o victual_v so_o be_v it_o impossible_a for_o that_o fort_n to_o hold_v out_o long_o which_o make_v no_o resistance_n lord_n as_o my_o own_o spiritual_a ruin_n have_v hitherto_o be_v cause_v by_o my_o own_o neglect_n so_o by_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n my_o own_o repair_n shall_v be_v begin_v and_o finish_v by_o my_o present_a desire_n and_o future_a endeavour_n that_o time_n which_o i_o have_v lose_v by_o former_a carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o religion_n i_o will_v endeavour_v to_o redeem_v by_o holy_a vigilance_n and_o christian_a fortitude_n and_o that_o i_o may_v sincere_o be_v what_o i_o intend_v with_o willingness_n of_o heart_n i_o offer_v up_o this_o solemn_a vow_n unto_o
thou_o lord_n as_o this_o holy_a motion_n come_v from_o thy_o heavenly_a spirit_n so_o enable_v i_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o it_o by_o thy_o grace_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o my_o soul_n eternal_a comfort_n i_o vow_v myself_o a_o serious_a and_o profess_a enemy_n to_o all_o ungodliness_n no_o sinful_a thought_n shall_v surprise_v i_o without_o a_o sorrowful_a sigh_n no_o ungracious_a word_n pass_v i_o without_o a_o sudden_a retractation_n and_o devout_a confession_n no_o wicked_a action_n defile_v i_o without_o a_o sincere_a and_o godly_a humiliation_n unto_o each_o measure_n of_o sin_n i_o will_v allow_v a_o due_a measure_n of_o sorrow_n those_o sin_n that_o have_v be_v reign_v over_o i_o shall_v at_o set_a hour_n be_v constant_o revenge_v by_o i_o and_o as_o my_o body_n have_v be_v a_o deep_a sharer_n in_o my_o sin_n so_o it_o shall_v also_o be_v a_o daily_a sharer_n in_o my_o suffering_n i_o will_v at_o set_a season_n deny_v myself_o somewhat_o of_o these_o outward_a enjoyment_n which_o thou_o lord_n in_o mercy_n have_v allow_v i_o as_o a_o true_a sign_n of_o my_o true_a sorrow_n for_o that_o sinful_a excess_n which_o i_o have_v too_o often_o take_v without_o thy_o allowance_n those_o sinful_a hour_n which_o have_v be_v vain_o lose_v in_o idleness_n and_o emptiness_n shall_v be_v willing_o redeem_v in_o a_o constant_a observation_n of_o religious_a duty_n no_o day_n shall_v pass_v i_o without_o a_o solemn_a and_o devout_a task_n of_o devotion_n no_o hour_n without_o some_o sweet_a ejaculation_n and_o when_o at_o any_o time_n the_o trouble_n and_o disturbance_n of_o this_o frail_a life_n shall_v deny_v i_o happy_a opportunity_n for_o these_o heavenly_a performance_n what_o be_v want_v in_o act_n shall_v be_v make_v up_o in_o desire_n which_o thou_o lord_n i_o trust_v with_o it_o gracious_o accept_v and_o look_v upon_o as_o do_v because_o faithful_o intend_v o_o thou_o infinite_o wise_a and_o for_o ever_o bless_v be_v that_o be_v true_o and_o eternal_o happy_a without_o the_o sinful_a service_n of_o thy_o creature_n and_o yet_o command_v we_o to_o serve_v thou_o for_o our_o own_o sake_n that_o we_o also_o may_v be_v happy_a in_o thou_o thou_o that_o love_v not_o a_o false_a and_o fickle_a heart_n nor_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o fool_n give_v i_o a_o wise_a and_o understand_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v serious_o consider_v of_o this_o sacred_a vow_n give_v i_o a_o constant_a and_o religious_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v cheerful_o perform_v what_o i_o have_v faithful_o promise_v give_v i_o a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n that_o i_o may_v bitter_o bewail_v what_o i_o have_v foolish_o neglect_v that_o thy_o great_a name_n may_v be_v glorify_v my_o sinful_a life_n amend_v my_o conscience_n quiet_v my_o spirit_n comfort_v thy_o saint_n delight_v thy_o angel_n rejoice_v and_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n eternal_o save_v in_o the_o great_a and_o dreadful_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o o_o bless_a father_n and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o possible_a praise_n and_o honour_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 40._o upon_o the_o bless_a condition_n of_o god_n saint_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n unto_o godliness_n lord_n to_o close_o up_o these_o imperfect_a line_n as_o i_o begin_v with_o that_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n which_o thou_o thyself_o be_v and_o be_v essential_o contain_v in_o thou_o so_o my_o soul_n desire_n be_v to_o end_v with_o that_o blessedness_n which_o we_o thy_o saint_n enjoy_v even_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n and_o be_v eternal_o derive_v from_o thou_o that_o so_o i_o may_v begin_v and_o end_n with_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o beginning_n and_o end_n of_o thy_o creature_n that_o i_o may_v lead_v thy_o servant_n from_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o true_a holiness_n to_o the_o sweet_a stream_n of_o inward_a happiness_n wherein_o we_o may_v secure_o bathe_v our_o weary_a soul_n in_o rest_n and_o quietness_n until_o thy_o gracious_a goodness_n shall_v conduct_v we_o home_o unto_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o those_o joyful_a river_n of_o thy_o endlesle_a pleasure_n i_o be_o no_o soon_o enter_v upon_o this_o bless_a search_n but_o i_o find_v my_o soul_n ravish_v with_o admiration_n at_o the_o greatness_n with_o apprehension_n of_o the_o goodness_n with_o contemplation_n of_o the_o freeness_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n towards_o i_o i_o see_v thou_o the_o great_a and_o glorious_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n from_o all_o eternity_n out_o of_o thy_o own_o gracious_a goodness_n without_o all_o possibility_n in_o i_o when_o i_o be_v not_o either_o of_o desire_v or_o deserve_v this_o inestimable_a love_n of_o thou_o elect_v i_o in_o christ_n of_o who_o thou_o have_v no_o need_n from_o who_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o benefit_n unto_o holiness_n and_o happiness_n in_o this_o life_n and_o unto_o blefsednesse_n in_o that_o to_o come_v and_o as_o i_o find_v this_o love_n of_o thou_o to_o be_v pure_o simple_o admirable_o and_o eternal_o great_a so_o be_v it_o also_o true_o necessary_o sufficient_o and_o permanent_o good_a if_o it_o be_v not_o true_o good_a it_o can_v never_o make_v i_o true_o happy_a if_o not_o necessary_o good_a i_o may_v then_o enjoy_v happiness_n without_o it_o if_o not_o sufficient_o good_a my_o happiness_n enjoy_v by_o it_o can_v not_o afford_v i_o satisfaction_n in_o it_o if_o not_o permanent_o good_a what_o i_o enjoy_v in_o satisfaction_n i_o may_v want_v in_o perfection_n by_o be_v sudden_o remove_v from_o it_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v gracious_o afford_v i_o all_o these_o degree_n of_o happiness_n that_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o eternal_o happy_a that_o i_o may_v be_v happy_a in_o thou_o because_o there_o be_v no_o attainine_a happiness_n but_o by_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v happy_a in_o soul_n and_o happy_a in_o body_n happy_a in_o life_n and_o happy_a in_o death_n happy_a here_o and_o happy_a hereafter_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n art_n sweet_a 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rom._n 8._o 37_o 38._o how_o full_a of_o solid_a comfort_n be_v this_o bless_a assurance_n how_o be_v our_o soul_n ravish_v with_o apprehension_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o our_o present_a comfort_n of_o the_o fullness_n of_o our_o future_a joy_n these_o bless_a earnest_n of_o that_o ever_o bless_a spirit_n be_v the_o faithful_a pledge_n of_o his_o future_a embrace_n far_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o malice_n to_o disturb_v or_o devil_n to_o destroy_v hence_o it_o be_v that_o our_o faith_n be_v precious_a our_o hope_n lively_a our_o joy_n glorious_a our_o life_n safe_a our_o death_n bless_v and_o from_o hence_o arise_v those_o many_o and_o those_o rich_a endowment_n of_o the_o saint_n their_o zeal_n burn_v their_o love_n wonderful_a their_o desire_n earnest_a their_o long_n insatiate_a their_o petition_n for_o enjoy_n importunate_a lord_n what_o can_v i_o desire_v more_o of_o thou_o than_o what_o i_o enjoy_v from_o thou_o i_o have_v thy_o mercy_n without_o i_o and_o thy_o mercy_n 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of_o the_o earth_n job_n 5.6_o ah_o my_o friend_n little_o do_v man_n think_v how_o much_o the_o great_a disturbance_n of_o sickness_n how_o much_o he_o pain_n and_o infirm_a tie_n of_o a_o dec_fw-la ie_v body_n distract_v those_o bless_a thought_n those_o sweet_a and_o happy_a meditation_n which_o the_o trouble_a soul_n desire_n the_o spirit_n be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a lord_n jesus_n strengthen_v the_o inward_a man_n and_o lay_v no_o more_o upon_o this_o sinful_a bâ—dy_n than_o thou_o in_o mercy_n shall_v enable_v it_o to_o bear_v i_o be_o now_o very_o persuade_v that_o god_n have_v purpose_v to_o determine_v my_o day_n his_o bless_a will_n be_v do_v even_o so_o lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o he_o that_o look_v into_o his_o life_n past_a that_o ransake_v his_o soul_n and_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o sinful_a fail_n of_o his_o youth_n will_v find_v it_o very_o hard_a and_o difficult_a to_o make_v his_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a i_o have_v earnest_o desire_v to_o leave_v no_o corner_n of_o my_o soul_n unsearched_a and_o i_o find_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o very_a great_a and_o wretched_a sinner_n i_o have_v commit_v grievous_a sin_n very_o grievous_a sin_n such_o sin_n as_o be_v not_o fit_a to_o be_v name_v before_o god_n saint_n i_o have_v examine_v my_o soul_n by_o each_o particular_a commandment_n and_o i_o find_v myself_o guilty_a of_o the_o breach_n of_o all_o and_o that_o in_o a_o high_a manner_n especial_o consider_v that_o weighty_a function_n god_n providence_n have_v call_v i_o unto_o i_o have_v not_o only_o sin_v against_o my_o own_o soul_n but_o against_o the_o soul_n of_o other_o too_o who_o i_o have_v corrupt_v by_o my_o ill_a example_n and_o that_o very_a often_o and_o now_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o glass_n of_o the_o law_n and_o there_o see_v my_o own_o vildness_n i_o find_v god_n justice_n and_o my_o own_o desert_n even_o ready_a to_o surprise_v and_o cast_v i_o down_o into_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n and_o that_o most_o righteous_o but_o o_o see_v the_o goodness_n of_o a_o gracious_a god_n i_o now_o come_v to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o promise_n but_o how_o not_o without_o repentance_n not_o presume_o i_o apply_v they_o not_o in_o a_o general_a but_o particular_a way_n i_o do_v not_o only_o believe_v that_o christ_n jesus_n come_v iâ—_n to_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n but_o i_o believe_v also_o that_o he_o die_v for_o my_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o my_o justification_n god_n have_v promise_v and_o all_o his_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o that_o he_o will_v not_o forsake_v those_o which_o trust_v in_o he_o nay_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o unto_o it_o by_o a_o oath_n by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n which_o can_v fail_v his_o truth_n and_o his_o holiness_n heb._n 6.18_o and_o god_n have_v say_v that_o he_o which_o confess_v and_o forsake_v his_o sin_n shall_v find_v mercy_n 1_o joh._n 1.9_o i_o acknowledge_v they_o i_o confess_v they_o i_o be_o grieve_v for_o they_o i_o forsake_v they_o i_o abhor_v themwhat_o shall_v i_o do_v more_o god_n require_v not_o more_o of_o i_o tear_n these_o pause_n be_v supply_v with_o tear_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o i_o can_v find_v myself_o assure_v of_o his_o favour_n methinks_v this_o sorrow_n be_v not_o so_o hearty_a as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v and_o yet_o i_o know_v and_o steadfast_o believe_v that_o if_o god_n do_v not_o work_v with_o i_o this_o sorrow_n can_v not_o be_v and_o where_o he_o work_v there_o can_v be_v nothing_o want_v i_o know_v that_o the_o most_o righteous_a man_n alive_a can_v perform_v this_o work_n so_o perfect_o as_o he_o ought_v and_o therefore_o i_o believe_v that_o he_o which_o be_v ascend_v up_o on_o high_a have_v do_v it_o for_o i_o in_o that_o full_a and_o ample_a manner_n which_o be_v able_a to_o appease_v his_o father_n wrath_n and_o i_o now_o trust_v that_o by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n this_o imperfect_a work_n of_o i_o shall_v find_v a_o gracious_a acceptation_n this_o be_v my_o hope_n and_o this_o my_o belief_n nay_o i_o can_v go_v yet_o a_o little_a further_o to_o strengthen_v my_o assurance_n that_o my_o peace_n be_v make_v with_o god_n i_o every_o day_n and_o every_o hour_n do_v pray_v unto_o my_o saviour_n to_o intercede_v his_o father_n for_o i_o and_o if_o i_o implore_v he_o he_o will_v intercede_v his_o father_n and_o if_o he_o intercede_v his_o father_n he_o can_v be_v deny_v o_o my_o god_n impute_v my_o sin_n to_o he_o transfer_v his_o righteousness_n to_o i_o and_o then_o i_o know_v i_o shall_v appear_v a_o glorious_a soul_n before_o thou_o amen_n finis_fw-la the_o content_n chap._n 1._o upon_o the_o sinfulness_n of_o our_o thought_n touch_v the_o sacred_a deity_n with_o holy_a caution_n to_o order_v our_o devotion_n aright_o pag._n 2._o chap._n 2._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n and_o man_n unthankfulness_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o morning_n pag._n 9_o chap._n 3._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o divine_a providence_n a_o meditation_n for_o noon_n pag._n 14_o chap._n 4._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o sinfulness_n shortness_n and_o uncertainâ—y_n of_o life_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o evening_n pag._n 17_o chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n with_o necessary_a caution_n for_o our_o behaviour_n there_o pag._n 20_o chap._n 6._o upon_o our_o return_v from_o god_n house_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o private_a duty_n pag._n 24_o chap._n 7._o upon_o the_o want_n of_o due_a preparation_n for_o receive_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n pag._n 27_o chap._n 8._o contain_v pious_a ejaculation_n at_o the_o time_n of_o receive_v pag._n 30_o chap._n 9_o contain_v a_o brief_a meditation_n and_o pious_a thanksgiving_n after_o our_o receive_v pag._n 31_o chap._n 10._o upon_o a_o journey_n undertake_v and_o the_o many_o danger_n incident_a thereunto_o pag._n 32_o chap._n 11._o contain_v pious_a meditation_n and_o zealous_a ejaculation_n after_o a_o journey_n pag._n 34_o chap._n 12._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o security_n pag._n 37_o chap._n 13._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o prosumption_n pag._n 41_o chap._n 14._o upon_o quench_v of_o the_o motion_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n pag._n 47_o chap._n 15._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n peculiar_a providence_n to_o his_o child_n pag._n 51_o chap._n 16._o upon_o sinful_a anger_n and_o the_o great_a disturbance_n thereof_o pag._n 55_o chap._n 17._o upon_o man_n inordinate_a love_n to_o the_o creature_n pag._n 58_o chap._n 18._o upon_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleaness_n with_o encouragement_n to_o avoid_v it_o pag._n 63_o chap._n 19_o upon_o immoderate_a mirth_n and_o the_o great_a inconvenience_n thereof_o pag._n 67_o chap._n 20._o upon_o the_o great_a danger_n of_o defer_v the_o hour_n of_o repentance_n pag._n 75_o chap._n 21._o upon_o servile_a fear_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o pag._n 79_o chap._n 22._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o reckon_v daily_o with_o our_o thought_n and_o the_o benefit_n lose_v thereby_o pag._n 84_o chap._n 23._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dullness_n in_o affliction_n pag._n 87_o chap._n 24._o upon_o uncheerfulnesse_n in_o christianity_n with_o encouragement_n to_o avoid_v it_o pag._n 91_o chap._n 25._o upon_o man_n sinful_a frailty_n in_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n with_o motive_n to_o make_v resistance_n pag._n 94_o chap._n 26._o upon_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n pag._n 97_o chap._n 27._o upon_o desertion_n pag._n 101_o chap._n 28._o upon_o sudden_a danger_n pag._n 106_o chap._n 29._o upon_o the_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o sinfulness_n of_o thought_n tend_v to_o despair_n pag._n 107_o chap._n 30._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n pag._n 111_o chap._n 31._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o read_v the_o sacred_a scripture_n pag._n 114_o chap._n 32._o upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o divine_a meditation_n pag._n 117_o chap._n 33._o upon_o unchristianlike_a dejectedness_n in_o poverty_n pag._n 119_o chap._n 34._o upon_o sickness_n and_o ungodly_a repine_v thereat_o pag._n 122_o chap._n 35._o upon_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n and_o blessedness_n of_o death_n pag._n 126_o chap._n 36._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o opportunity_n in_o do_v good_a to_o the_o saint_n pag._n 131_o chap._n 37._o upon_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n pag._n 135_o chap._n 38._o upon_o the_o unrulinesse_n of_o the_o tongue_n with_o necessary_a caution_n to_o restrain_v it_o pag._n 140_o chap._n 39_o upon_o holy_a revenge_n for_o sin_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n thereunto_o pag._n 144_o chap._n 40._o upon_o the_o bless_a condition_n of_o the_o saint_n with_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n unto_o godliness_n pag._n 147_o a_o comfortable_a prayer_n to_o be_v use_v at_o the_o point_n of_o death_n by_o the_o visitor_n of_o the_o sick_n pag._n 157_o finis_fw-la