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service_n and_o have_v labour_v to_o make_v he_o our_o own_o in_o and_o through_o christ_n and_o to_o recover_v our_o right_n in_o he_o which_o we_o have_v lose_v in_o adam_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o in_o our_o adhere_n unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n how_o our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o have_v be_v increase_v and_o the_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n seal_v and_o assure_v in_o we_o and_o how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o have_v and_o hold_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whether_o we_o have_v keep_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o have_v fail_v herein_o then_o in_o what_o grace_n we_o have_v find_v great_a defect_n how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o what_o new_a strength_n we_o have_v gather_v to_o withstand_v and_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n 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the_o day_n past_a so_o likewise_o we_o may_v examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o particular_a part_n of_o the_o day_n as_o whether_o we_o do_v awake_a with_o god_n and_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o morning_n sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n with_o what_o faithfulness_n we_o have_v walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o how_o therein_o we_o have_v joint_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n together_o with_o our_o own_o profit_n whether_o we_o have_v do_v the_o duty_n of_o they_o in_o the_o obedience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o have_v perform_v our_o earthly_a duty_n with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o affection_n whether_o we_o have_v right_o use_v our_o recreation_n refresh_v our_o body_n and_o mind_n with_o lawful_a sport_n in_o a_o good_a manner_n to_o right_a end_n with_o observation_n of_o the_o rule_n and_o caution_n require_v in_o they_o especial_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o time_n that_o we_o have_v not_o be_v over-lavish_a to_o the_o thrust_v out_o but_o rather_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o better_a exercise_n how_o we_o have_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o receive_v of_o our_o food_n blessing_n it_o by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o use_v it_o with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n so_o as_o we_o have_v thereby_o be_v better_o fit_v for_o god_n service_n whether_o we_o have_v right_o use_v our_o solitariness_n spend_v our_o time_n neither_o idle_o nor_o unprofitable_o and_o how_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o our_o society_n both_o in_o our_o choice_n of_o good_a company_n and_o in_o perform_v with_o they_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n justice_n and_o civil_a honesty_n for_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v duty_n belong_v to_o the_o family_n and_o what_o care_n we_o have_v have_v that_o not_o only_a ourselves_o but_o also_o those_o who_o be_v under_o our_o charge_n shall_v serve_v the_o lord_n 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which_o be_v to_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o put_v weapon_n into_o it_o hand_n 11._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o whereby_o it_o will_v mortal_o stab_v and_o wound_v we_o but_o what_o then_o shall_v our_o servant_n have_v no_o time_n of_o recreation_n who_o have_v wrought_v hard_o all_o the_o week_n i_o answer_v to_o they_o that_o be_v weary_v with_o labour_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a recreation_n for_o the_o refresh_n of_o their_o body_n and_o if_o they_o be_v spiritually-minded_n the_o exercise_n of_o the_o sabbath_n before_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o best_a recreation_n for_o the_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n for_o who_o can_v reasonable_o think_v when_o a_o man_n be_v tire_v with_o the_o week_n labour_n that_o violent_a exercise_n which_o be_v require_v to_o many_o recreation_n and_o bodily_a labour_n to_o the_o most_o shall_v recreate_v a_o man_n more_o than_o a_o holy_a and_o 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which_o at_o other_o time_n be_v lawful_a or_o of_o indifferent_a nature_n be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n forbid_v as_o unlawful_a then_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v at_o no_o time_n lawful_a but_o simple_o evil_a and_o wicked_a in_o which_o notwithstanding_o many_o that_o profess_v christianity_n spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o if_o they_o will_v consecrate_v a_o feast_n to_o bacchus_n or_o venus_n yea_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o work_n they_o be_v rather_o than_o unto_o god_n who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a condemn_v and_o abhor_v these_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o work_n of_o darkness_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n three_o our_o care_n must_v principal_o be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o abstain_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o above_o all_o other_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v the_o most_o servile_a work_n see_v the_o commit_v thereof_o 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and_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o pluck_v we_o out_o of_o he_o and_o his_o father_n hand_n it_o be_v he_o that_o confirm_v we_o unto_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 8._o esa_n 54._o 10._o be_v blameless_a unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o promise_n of_o god_n which_o in_o christ_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o unto_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n by_o we_o be_v they_o which_o establish_v we_o in_o he_o and_o it_o be_v he_o that_o have_v seal_v we_o and_o give_v we_o the_o 22._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 21_o 22._o earnest_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v persevere_v in_o grace_n and_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n we_o must_v beg_v it_o at_o god_n hand_n and_o pray_v for_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n for_o the_o colossian_n that_o he_o will_v replenish_v 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o we_o with_o knowledge_n of_o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o as_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o thessalonian_o that_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v we_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v in_o love_n 13._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 13._o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v establish_v our_o heart_n unblameable_a in_o holiness_n before_o god_n unto_o the_o come_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n with_o all_o his_o saint_n the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_v and_o mean_v which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_n perform_v of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n have_v show_v what_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v and_o the_o duty_n wherein_o it_o consist_v with_o the_o property_n belong_v to_o they_o which_o serve_v as_o way-marke_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o a_o right_a course_n it_o now_o remain_v that_o we_o entreat_v both_o of_o the_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o also_o of_o the_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n be_v to_o be_v careful_o remoove_v out_o of_o the_o way_n if_o we_o will_v travel_v in_o it_o with_o any_o ease_n and_o comfort_n and_o come_v happy_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o journey_n for_o as_o they_o who_o be_v to_o run_v a_o race_n for_o a_o corruptible_a crown_n think_v it_o not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v perfect_o the_o way_n with_o the_o nature_n and_o property_n of_o it_o as_o whether_o it_o be_v long_a or_o short_a up_o or_o down_o the_o hill_n 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life_n be_v that_o hereby_o we_o may_v adorn_v 8._o deut._n 4._o 6_o 7_o 8._o the_o gospel_n of_o god_n and_o of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o we_o profess_v and_o cause_v it_o to_o be_v well_o speak_v of_o by_o all_o that_o see_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o unblameable_a and_o holy_a conversation_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v his_o people_n to_o observe_v his_o commandment_n because_o hereby_o they_o shall_v not_o only_o get_v honour_n unto_o themselves_o among_o the_o nation_n but_o move_v they_o likewise_o to_o speak_v well_o of_o his_o law_n and_o statute_n when_o as_o they_o shall_v see_v the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o their_o obedience_n and_o thus_o the_o
occurrent_a the_o which_o joy_n far_o exceed_v all_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o world_n for_o they_o satisfy_v not_o but_o leave_v the_o soul_n empty_a so_o that_o the_o joy_n of_o one_o pleasure_n do_v but_o stir_v up_o the_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n after_o another_o which_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v enjoy_v leave_v nothing_o but_o sorrow_n behind_o whereas_o this_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v be_v a_o full_a joy_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n partly_o in_o sense_n and_o feeling_n according_a 11._o john_n 15._o 11._o to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n o_o taste_n and_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a 8._o psal_n 34._o 8._o and_o partly_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o expectation_n of_o full_a fruition_n worldly_n joy_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n which_o cause_v a_o sudden_a blaze_n &_o as_o sudden_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 6._o go_v out_o but_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v 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patience_n and_o when_o they_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n they_o be_v bless_v in_o their_o suffering_n rejoice_v 11_o matth._n 5_o 10_o 11_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o their_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o thessalonion_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o and_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o the_o hebrew_n take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n the_o which_o joy_n be_v a_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o all_o can_v attain_v unto_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n pray_v for_o the_o roman_n that_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o the_o god_n of_o hope_n will_v fill_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v a_o privilege_n wherein_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o portion_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a in_o who_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n which_o none_o enjoy_v but_o they_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o which_o seek_v also_o his_o righteousness_n see_v it_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o peace_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o also_o in_o righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o therefore_o see_v those_o thing_n can_v be_v separate_v which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v we_o must_v labour_v after_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o do_v attain_v we_o shall_v assure_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o for_o if_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v in_o it_o as_o in_o his_o crown_n 20._o phil._n 4._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 19_o 20._o and_o joy_n when_o he_o have_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o convert_n other_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o if_o the_o apostle_n john_n rejoice_v so_o great_o that_o he_o profess_v he_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n in_o any_o outward_a 4._o joh._n epist_n 2_o 4._o and_o epist_n 3._o 3_o 4._o thing_n then_o when_o he_o see_v his_o child_n walk_v in_o this_o way_n then_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n must_v this_o need_v cause_n unto_o we_o when_o ourselves_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o own_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o special_a privilege_n be_v christian_a liberty_n the_o last_o special_a privilege_n peculiar_a unto_o the_o godly_a which_o the_o spirit_n bring_v be_v christian_a liberty_n whereby_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o fear_n and_o so_o attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n and_o have_v power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n so_o as_o we_o may_v use_v they_o to_o all_o purpose_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o comfort_n have_v full_a right_n and_o interest_n in_o they_o by_o our_o adoption_n the_o which_o privilege_n also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n and_o be_v derive_v unto_o 17._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o we_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n whereby_o this_o liberty_n be_v first_o purchase_v for_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n also_o challenge_v unto_o himself_o this_o power_n and_o prerogative_n of_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n as_o be_v our_o alone_a redeemer_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n if_o say_v he_o the_o son_n shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a 36._o joh._n 8._o 36._o indeed_o we_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n but_o our_o saviour_n have_v free_v 13._o gal._n 3._o 13._o we_o from_o it_o and_o by_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o he_o we_o be_v under_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n but_o he_o have_v free_v we_o by_o be_v make_v a_o curse_n for_o us._n we_o be_v the_o wretched_a slave_n of_o satan_n and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o he_o by_o his_o death_n have_v destroy_v he_o that_o have_v 15._o heb._n 2._o 14_o 15._o the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v they_o who_o through_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n be_v all_o their_o life_n time_n subject_a to_o bondage_n we_o be_v servant_n to_o the_o world_n and_o the_o vassal_n of_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n but_o christ_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n both_o for_o himself_o and_o all_o his_o elect_n 33._o joh._n 16._o 33._o and_o so_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n out_o of_o this_o thraldom_n we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n which_o make_v we_o slave_n to_o all_o other_o enemy_n and_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o wicked_a lust_n thereof_o for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o commit_v sin_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n for_o his_o servant_n we_o be_v who_o we_o obey_v whether_o of_o sin_n unto_o death_n or_o of_o obedience_n unto_o righteousness_n and_o though_o with_o the_o 16._o rom._n 6._o 16._o jew_n we_o be_v ready_a to_o boast_v of_o our_o freedom_n and_o as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o our_o store_n to_o promise_v liberty_n unto_o
pain_n and_o care_n they_o take_v about_o their_o frail_a and_o mortal_a body_n and_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o their_o flit_a and_o fade_a health_n and_o strength_n and_o the_o prolong_n of_o their_o uncertain_a and_o momentany_a life_n what_o pain_n they_o take_v in_o trick_v and_o trim_v deck_v and_o adorn_v clothe_v and_o beautify_v nourish_a and_o feed_v pamper_a and_o please_v physick_v and_o dyet_v their_o corruptible_a carcase_n though_o they_o be_v assure_v that_o by_o all_o their_o care_n and_o cost_n they_o can_v but_o for_o a_o short_a time_n adjourn_v disease_n and_o infirmity_n and_o for_o a_o small_a and_o uncertain_a while_n procure_v a_o reprivall_n from_o approach_a death_n final_o consider_v that_o there_o be_v much_o more_o toil_n and_o difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o vice_n and_o sin_n then_o in_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n although_o carnal_a love_n so_o sweeten_v it_o to_o a_o corrupt_a appetite_n that_o it_o be_v either_o not_o discern_v or_o not_o much_o abhor_v for_o example_n what_o rack_n and_o torment_n be_v in_o covetousness_n and_o ambition_n and_o what_o comfort_n and_o sweetness_n in_o contentation_n and_o submission_n of_o our_o estate_n to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n what_o pang_n and_o pull_v of_o a_o evil_a conscience_n accompany_v vice_n and_o sin_n and_o what_o peace_n and_o quietness_n joy_n and_o delight_n have_v we_o in_o the_o conscience_n of_o our_o innocency_n and_o well-doing_n unto_o what_o storm_n and_o tempest_n do_v pride_n expose_v we_o from_o all_o which_o we_o be_v secure_v by_o lowliness_n and_o humility_n what_o vexation_n and_o grief_n be_v there_o in_o malice_n envy_n anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n and_o what_o joy_n and_o sweet_a delight_n to_o be_v find_v in_o brotherly_a love_n rejoice_v in_o one_o another_o good_a peaceablenesse_n pass_v by_o and_o pardon_v of_o offence_n and_o make_v friend_n of_o enemy_n by_o our_o kind_a usage_n and_o sweet_a conversation_n what_o trouble_n and_o discontent_n in_o discord_n contention_n and_o wrangle_a suit_n of_o law_n and_o what_o sweetness_n and_o contentment_n in_o amity_n friendship_n mutual_a agreement_n and_o even_o in_o depart_v from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o right_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o purchase_v jewel_n of_o far_o great_a price_n peace_n and_o love_n final_o what_o anxiety_n and_o vexation_n be_v there_o in_o cark_n care_n about_o worldly_a thing_n and_o what_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n in_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n whereby_o we_o secure_o rely_v upon_o god_n promise_n and_o providence_n and_o go_v bold_o unto_o he_o as_o unto_o our_o gracious_a father_n when_o we_o be_v in_o any_o want_n with_o confidence_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v supply_v in_o that_o manner_n and_o measure_n as_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o his_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o good_a in_o all_o which_o respect_v and_o innumerable_a other_o as_o wicked_a worldling_n after_o all_o their_o labour_n about_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o the_o vain_a and_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n have_v just_a cause_n to_o complain_v with_o those_o in_o the_o book_n of_o wisdom_n we_o have_v weary_v ourselves_o in_o the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o destruction_n yea_o we_o 8._o wisd_v 5._o 7_o 8._o have_v go_v through_o desert_n where_o there_o lie_v no_o way_n but_o as_o for_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o have_v not_o know_v it_o what_o have_v pride_n profit_v we_o or_o what_o good_a have_v riches_n with_o our_o vaunt_a bring_v we_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v pass_v away_o as_o a_o shadow_n and_o as_o a_o post_n that_o haste_v by_o so_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o faithful_a who_o have_v spend_v their_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n have_v just_a cause_n to_o comfort_v themselves_o in_o their_o happy_a choice_n when_o leave_v the_o world_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o embrace_v the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n they_o have_v devote_a themselves_n whole_o to_o god_n service_n see_v they_o may_v with_o augustine_n rejoice_v in_o god_n and_o praise_v he_o say_v let_v my_o heart_n praise_v thou_o and_o let_v my_o tongue_n and_o all_o my_o bone_n say_v o_o lord_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o &_o c_o 1._o confess_v l._n 9_o c._n 1._o how_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a be_v it_o now_o become_v to_o want_v the_o sweetness_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o which_o i_o fear_v to_o lose_v what_o joy_n be_v it_o to_o have_v lose_v for_o thou_o o_o most_o true_a and_o supreme_a sweetness_n do_v cast_v they_o out_o of_o i_o thou_o do_v cast_v they_o out_o and_o do_v enter_v in_o their_o stead_n who_o art_n sweet_a than_o pleasure_n but_o not_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n clear_a and_o bright_a than_o all_o light_n but_o to_o the_o inner_a man_n only_o and_o then_o all_o honour_n much_o more_o high_a and_o honourable_a but_o not_o to_o those_o who_o be_v exalt_v in_o themselves_o now_o be_v my_o mind_n free_a from_o the_o bite_n and_o eat_v care_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n and_o from_o scratch_v the_o itch_a scab_n of_o lust_n and_o do_v free_o talk_v with_o thou_o my_o beauty_n riches_n salvation_n and_o my_o lord_n and_o god_n and_o after_o a_o painful_a warfare_n they_o may_v with_o the_o apostle_n make_v that_o comfortable_a conclusion_n when_o death_n approach_v i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 8._o my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v unto_o i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o those_o seem_a difficulty_n any_o long_o discourage_v we_o from_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v thereby_o we_o shun_v and_o escape_v much_o great_a difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n than_o we_o shall_v ever_o find_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o holy_a conversation_n cap._n xv._o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a but_o above_o all_o other_o most_o cheerful_a and_o pleasant_a sweet_a and_o delightful_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o though_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v sad_a and_o sorrowful_a yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v from_o it_o a_o three_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o discourage_v and_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o or_o proceed_v in_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a deprive_v we_o of_o all_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o which_o be_v take_v from_o we_o it_o become_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a the_o which_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n labour_v all_o they_o may_v with_o their_o utmost_a policy_n and_o skill_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v and_o know_v that_o man_n natural_o be_v affect_v with_o nothing_o more_o than_o with_o pleasure_n and_o joy_n and_o do_v shun_v above_o all_o thing_n sorrow_n and_o sadness_n they_o use_v all_o their_o art_n to_o blind_v and_o delude_v we_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a course_n and_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o grief_n and_o mischief_n which_o always_o attend_v upon_o they_o and_o like_o a_o bitter_a tang_n or_o loathsome_a after-taste_a do_v utter_o spoil_v these_o sinful_a and_o fleshly_a delicacy_n and_o contrariwise_o they_o offer_v to_o our_o consideration_n all_o the_o sorrow_n and_o smart_n loss_n and_o worldly_a inconvenience_n which_o they_o must_v undergo_v who_o resolve_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o strict_a and_o constant_a performance_n of_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n conceal_v in_o the_o mean_a while_o the_o manifold_a comfort_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o and_o the_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n unto_o which_o they_o attain_v that_o continue_v in_o they_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o objection_n we_o be_v first_o to_o know_v that_o though_o there_o be_v as_o much_o sadness_n and_o as_o little_a joy_n for_o the_o present_a time_n in_o the_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v pretend_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o choose_v and_o embrace_v it_o see_v both_o the_o pleasure_n and_o pain_n solace_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n be_v but_o short_a and_o momentany_a whereas_o both_o the_o joy_n and_o grief_n which_o shall_v immediate_o succeed_v they_o be_v endless_a and_o everlasting_a in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o account_v that_o mirth_n miserable_a which_o end_v in_o perpetual_a mourning_n and_o that_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n sweet_a and_o comfortable_a which_o be_v attend_v with_o eternal_a and_o
necessity_n of_o their_o body_n &_o natural_a life_n as_o some_o small_a refresh_n in_o their_o inn_n that_o they_o may_v afterward_o with_o more_o strength_n &_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o their_o journey_n but_o the_o prime_n and_o principal_a joy_n which_o ravish_v their_o soul_n with_o inward_a delight_n be_v secret_a &_o unknown_a to_o all_o save_v those_o who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o so_o that_o they_o may_v say_v to_o worldling_n of_o their_o joy_n when_o they_o object_n unto_o they_o their_o sadness_n &_o want_n of_o mirth_n as_o our_o saviour_n of_o his_o meat_n we_o have_v joy_n which_o you_o know_v not_o of_o see_v our_o joy_n be_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o it_o be_v that_o hide_a manna_n which_o our_o saviour_n give_v they_o to_o eat_v &_o like_o 17._o joh._n 4._o 34._o apoc._n 2._o 17._o that_o new_a name_n write_v in_o the_o white_a stone_n which_o no_o man_n know_v save_v he_o that_o receive_v it_o it_o be_v a_o beauty_n which_o can_v be_v behold_v with_o carnal_a eye_n and_o a_o sweetness_n which_o be_v not_o rellish_v by_o a_o common_a &_o profane_a taste_n see_v it_o be_v of_o a_o holy_a &_o spiritual_a nature_n so_o that_o when_o christian_n be_v so_o afflict_v in_o their_o outward_a estate_n that_o they_o seem_v unto_o natural_a man_n to_o have_v no_o cause_n at_o all_o of_o rejoice_v they_o may_v notwithstanding_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n we_o have_v whereof_o we_o may_v glory_v through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o those_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o which_o pertain_v to_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o diverse_a object_n of_o our_o spiritual_a joy_n now_o the_o object_n of_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v diverse_a the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v god_n himself_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la the_o supreme_a joy_n and_o chief_a blessedness_n the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n shine_v upon_o we_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o matter_n &_o cause_n of_o supreme_a and_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n not_o only_o permit_v to_o the_o faithful_a &_o restrain_v unto_o they_o alone_o as_o their_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a right_n but_o enjoin_v &_o require_v as_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n the_o performance_n whereof_o make_v they_o happy_a &_o bless_a let_v not_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o wise_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o wisdom_n 24._o jer._n 9_o 24._o nor_o the_o mighty_a man_n in_o his_o might_n nor_o the_o rich_a man_n in_o his_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o understand_v and_o know_v i_o etc._n etc._n so_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v to_o this_o joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o comely_a for_o the_o upright_o of_o which_o he_o propound_v himself_o for_o a_o example_n my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n and_o the_o 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o apostle_n likewise_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 10._o 17._o phil._n 4._o 4._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v in_o which_o himself_o take_v such_o abundant_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n that_o he_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o and_o renounce_v all_o other_o joy_n god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v 14._o gal_n 6._o 14._o in_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v bless_v and_o happy_a in_o our_o work_n but_o also_o in_o our_o wage_n and_o reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o make_v he_o their_o chief_a joy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v thou_o 4._o psal_n 37._o 4._o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o shall_v delight_v themselves_o in_o he_o and_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o ride_v 14._o esa_n 58._o 14._o upon_o the_o high_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o heritage_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o the_o faithful_a do_v thus_o rejoice_v in_o god_n himself_o so_o also_o in_o his_o word_n and_o work_n for_o when_o they_o find_v sweetness_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o food_n of_o their_o soul_n than_o they_o feed_v upon_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o delight_n so_o david_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o delight_n 162._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 24_o 103_o 111_o 162._o and_o my_o councillor_n thy_o testimony_n have_v i_o take_v as_o a_o heritage_n for_o ever_o for_o they_o be_v the_o rejoice_v of_o my_o heart_n how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o word_n unto_o my_o taste_n yea_o sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n i_o rejoice_v at_o thy_o word_n as_o one_o that_o find_v great_a spoil_n so_o also_o they_o rejoice_v in_o god_n work_n of_o creation_n and_o government_n admire_v god_n infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n that_o shine_v in_o they_o especial_o in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o the_o application_n thereof_o unto_o themselves_o by_o the_o inward_a and_o effectual_a work_n of_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n thus_o also_o do_v they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o their_o sanctification_n and_o new_a obedience_n and_o in_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n our_o rejoice_v be_v this_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o the_o faithful_a with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a mind_n do_v rejoice_v in_o earthly_a and_o temporary_a blessing_n in_o their_o house_n and_o land_n wife_n and_o child_n meat_n and_o drink_n pastime_n and_o recreation_n for_o to_o this_o end_n god_n have_v give_v they_o neither_o be_v there_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v in_o they_o any_o other_o good_a but_o for_o 13._o eccles_n 3._o 12_o 13._o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o fruition_n and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n and_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o again_o behold_v that_o which_o i_o have_v see_v it_o be_v good_a and_o comely_a for_o one_o to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v and_o to_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o 19_o eccles_n 5._o 18_o 19_o labour_n that_o he_o take_v under_o the_o sun_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n which_o god_n give_v he_o for_o it_o be_v his_o portion_n every_o man_n also_o to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v riches_n and_o wealth_n and_o have_v give_v he_o power_n to_o eat_v thereof_o and_o to_o take_v his_o portion_n and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o labour_n this_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o christian_n chief_a joy_n be_v spiritual_a and_o wherein_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n so_o that_o no_o lawful_a joy_n either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a inward_a or_o outward_a be_v want_v unto_o the_o righteous_a who_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n but_o yet_o their_o chief_a and_o principal_a joy_n in_o which_o they_o exceed_v all_o other_o be_v spiritual_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n perpetuity_n and_o propriety_n of_o it_o for_o first_o it_o excel_v all_o other_o joy_n be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a nature_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o short_a prelude_n to_o that_o heavenly_a and_o harmonious_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o full_a and_o everlasting_a fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o so_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o it_o in_o this_o world_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o who_o have_v here_o taste_v these_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o heavenly_a joy_n shall_v have_v the_o perfect_a fruition_n
thing_n and_o rejoice_v in_o nothing_o so_o much_o as_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o when_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o i_o remove_v out_o of_o my_o way_n all_o let_n and_o impediment_n which_o may_v hinder_v i_o in_o my_o christian_a course_n or_o so_o assist_v i_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v overcome_v they_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o begin_v well_o but_o also_o continue_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n unto_o the_o very_a end_n of_o my_o life_n and_o let_v i_o be_v steadfast_a unmoveable_a and_o always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o with_o these_o my_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n i_o do_v also_o join_v my_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o thy_o inestimable_a love_n and_o the_o fruit_n and_o testimony_n thereof_o show_v unto_o i_o even_o from_o before_o all_o beginning_n unto_o this_o present_a day_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v of_o thy_o free_a grace_n choose_v i_o to_o life_n and_o salvation_n create_v i_o after_o thy_o own_o similitude_n and_o likeness_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n redeem_v i_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o price_n out_o of_o the_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o my_o spiritual_a enemy_n effectual_o call_v i_o by_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o truth_n unite_v i_o unto_o christ_n by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o make_v i_o partaker_n of_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o my_o justification_n by_o his_o righteousness_n and_o obedience_n and_o for_o some_o degree_n of_o sanctification_n begin_v in_o i_o whereby_o thou_o have_v subdue_v the_o power_n of_o sin_n that_o though_o it_o dwell_v yet_o it_o do_v not_o reign_v in_o i_o and_o have_v wrought_v in_o i_o some_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o for_o that_o thou_o have_v watch_v over_o i_o with_o thy_o providence_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o life_n and_o namely_o this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v thereby_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n from_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o night_n and_o the_o malice_n of_o my_o enemy_n and_o have_v refresh_v i_o with_o quiet_a rest_n and_o now_o raise_v i_o up_o in_o the_o strength_n thereof_o to_o do_v thou_o service_n o_o lord_n enlarge_v my_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v due_o consider_v of_o thy_o manifold_a and_o rich_a mercy_n and_o be_v thorough_o inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o love_n what_o be_o i_o my_o god_n that_o thou_o shall_v be_v thus_o gracious_a unto_o i_o who_o be_o altogether_o less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n yea_o worthy_a of_o thy_o great_a punishment_n o_o that_o i_o can_v love_v and_o praise_v thou_o according_a to_o thy_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n and_o be_v so_o poor_a that_o i_o have_v nothing_o to_o repay_v and_o thou_o so_o rich_a that_o thou_o neither_o need_v nor_o require_v any_o thing_n else_o o_o that_o i_o can_v ever_o remain_v a_o grateful_a debtor_n have_v my_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o my_o mouth_n with_o thanksgiving_n and_o now_o lord_n i_o further_o beseech_v thou_o to_o continue_v still_o my_o god_n and_o guide_n to_o direct_v lead_v and_o uphold_v i_o in_o all_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n take_v i_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n this_o day_n and_o ever_o and_o watch_v so_o over_o i_o with_o thy_o all-ruling_a providence_n that_o i_o may_v be_v preserve_v safe_a from_o all_o enemy_n worldly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o from_o those_o manifold_a danger_n which_o encompass_v i_o on_o every_o side_n give_v i_o grace_v so_o to_o spend_v this_o day_n that_o some_o glory_n may_v redound_v unto_o thou_o by_o my_o service_n some_o profit_n and_o benefit_n unto_o those_o with_o who_o i_o live_v and_o some_o further_a assurance_n unto_o myself_o from_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v grace_n discern_v in_o i_o and_o spiritual_a strength_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n of_o my_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n order_n and_o govern_v all_o my_o thought_n that_o they_o may_v be_v religious_a and_o honest_a my_o speech_n that_o they_o may_v be_v wise_a and_o season_v with_o grace_n and_o all_o my_o work_n and_o action_n for_o the_o well_o perform_v both_o of_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o my_o call_n bless_v so_o all_o my_o labour_n that_o i_o may_v be_v cheer_v and_o comfort_v in_o they_o by_o my_o prosperous_a success_n in_o all_o my_o good_a endeavour_n supply_v unto_o i_o all_o temporal_a blessing_n and_o the_o necessary_a comfort_n of_o this_o life_n and_o let_v i_o live_v at_o thy_o find_n and_o receive_v whatsoever_o i_o enjoy_v as_o the_o gift_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n and_o pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o i_o may_v return_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o for_o they_o and_o use_v they_o as_o help_v to_o further_o i_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n final_o i_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o benefit_n not_o only_o unto_o i_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o particular_a member_n thereof_o especial_o to_o this_o in_o which_o i_o live_v multiply_v thy_o favour_n upon_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n the_o king_n our_o noble_a prince_n the_o prince_z electour_n palatine_n and_o the_o lady_n elizabeth_n his_o wife_n with_o their_o issue_n upon_o the_o honourable_a lord_n of_o the_o privy_a council_n the_o magistrate_n and_o minister_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o sacrament_n the_o afflict_a member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o friend_n and_o benefactor_n kindred_n and_o acquaintance_n and_o especial_o upon_o this_o whole_a family_n give_v unto_o we_o all_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v keep_v the_o unity_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o so_o join_v together_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n as_o that_o we_o may_v joint_o inherit_v that_o eternal_a happiness_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v render_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n might_n majesty_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n another_o private_a prayer_n for_o the_o morning_n o_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a god_n our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o thy_o poor_a sinful_a servant_n be_v in_o myself_o utter_o unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n do_v yet_o in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o commandment_n and_o in_o some_o assurance_n of_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n render_v unto_o thou_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o my_o heart_n all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o thy_o manifold_a mercy_n and_o abundant_a blessing_n multiply_v upon_o i_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a privilege_n which_o concern_v my_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o of_o temporal_a and_o earthly_a benefit_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o this_o life_n and_o my_o present_a estate_n in_o this_o place_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v free_o love_v i_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n have_v choose_v i_o unto_o life_n and_o glory_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o my_o work_n or_o worthiness_n for_o create_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n and_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o the_o estate_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n for_o call_v i_o effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o make_v i_o a_o servant_n of_o thy_o own_o family_n and_o a_o member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o just_a title_n unto_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o make_v with_o i_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n adopt_v i_o in_o he_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n of_o my_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o justify_v i_o in_o his_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o i_o and_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o sanctify_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n give_v i_o some_o power_n over_o my_o corruption_n and_o some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o watch_v over_o i_o with_o thy_o providence_n ever_o since_o i_o have_v my_o be_v and_o birth_n shield_v i_o from_o danger_n deliver_v i_o out_o of_o manifold_a evil_n and_o provide_v for_o i_o all_o thing_n necessary_a both_o for_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o preserve_v i_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o all_o peril_n give_v unto_o i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o bring_v i_o in_o safety_n to_o see_v the_o light_n add_v yet_o another_o day_n to_o
with_o a_o lively_a hope_n and_o still_o wait_v upon_o thou_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o defer_v thy_o help_n let_v we_o have_v a_o sensible_a feel_n of_o thy_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o be_v inflame_v thereby_o we_o may_v love_v thou_o again_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o strength_n and_o all_o other_o in_o and_o for_o thou_o let_v this_o fire_n of_o holy_a love_n show_v and_o approve_v itself_o by_o the_o flame_n and_o heat_n of_o godly_a zeal_n in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n in_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n fervent_o yet_o wise_o and_o discreet_o oppose_v whatsoever_o hinder_v it_o and_o further_a all_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v work_v thy_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o thou_o not_o only_o for_o thy_o judgement_n but_o also_o for_o thy_o mercy_n abhor_v nothing_o more_o than_o thy_o displeasure_n who_o have_v ever_o be_v unto_o we_o so_o gracious_a and_o good_a a_o father_n give_v we_o grace_n to_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o son-like_a and_o true_a obedience_n both_o by_o do_v that_o which_o thou_o enjoin_v and_o suffer_v that_o which_o thou_o impose_v adorn_v we_o with_o meekness_n and_o humility_n and_o let_v we_o be_v base_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v be_v precious_a in_o thy_o sight_n replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o our_o salvation_n that_o nothing_o may_v daunt_v or_o damp_n it_o and_o establish_v we_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v never_o fall_v from_o thou_o but_o may_v persevere_v in_o the_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n till_o death_n summon_v we_o to_o judgement_n let_v we_o be_v just_a towards_o all_o and_o merciful_a towards_o the_o poor_a and_o afflict_a still_o abound_v in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o make_v we_o temperate_a sober_a and_o thankful_a in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o thy_o blessing_n that_o they_o may_v further_o and_o 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