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let_v the_o wise_a prudent_a and_o discreet_a not_o spare_v their_o lip_n and_o tongue_n for_o to_o teach_v and_o to_o direct_v the_o undiscreete_a and_o they_o that_o go_v astray_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v only_o as_o vinegar_n and_o smoke_n unto_o man_n but_o also_o unto_o god_n for_o of_o what_o estate_n or_o condition_n soever_o we_o be_v it_o be_v he_o that_o call_v we_o thereunto_o which_o do_v ordain_v and_o send_v we_o so_o that_o we_o do_v no_o good_a work_n but_o that_o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n if_o then_o we_o be_v slack_a careless_a and_o slothful_a to_o do_v our_o duty_n we_o be_v grievous_a and_o troublesome_a unto_o god_n as_o we_o may_v plain_o know_v by_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o talent_n to_o the_o end_n therefore_o that_o we_o be_v not_o troublesome_a unto_o our_o god_n and_o â—_o mat._n 25._o â—_o lest_o we_o be_v rebuke_v of_o evil_a and_o slothfulness_n we_o must_v every_o one_o of_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o work_v according_a to_o the_o number_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o talent_n that_o we_o have_v receive_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v be_v like_o the_o faithful_a and_o wise_a servant_n and_o not_o unto_o the_o evil_a servant_n for_o to_o do_v this_o well_o let_v we_o consider_v unto_o what_o state_n we_o be_v call_v and_o to_o what_o work_n we_o be_v send_v first_o of_o all_o that_o the_o king_n prince_n and_o superior_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v this_o honour_n to_o communicate_v his_o name_n unto_o they_o say_v i_o have_v say_v you_o be_v god_n and_o be_v all_o child_n of_o the_o most_o high_a as_o god_n never_o cease_v 6._o psa_n .._o 82._o 6._o faith_fw-mi work_n in_o govern_v the_o world_n by_o judgement_n &_o justice_n and_o be_v careful_a and_o diligent_a to_o provide_v for_o his_o creature_n so_o also_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v give_v to_o sleep_v &_o rest_n to_o take_v their_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n to_o take_v their_o sport_n and_o worldly_a pastime_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v out_o of_o measure_n to_o delight_v in_o pomp_n and_o superfluous_a magnificence_n but_o shall_v be_v diligent_a and_o attentive_a as_o david_n say_v be_v wise_a now_o therefore_o o_o you_o king_n be_v learned_a you_o that_o be_v judge_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o to_o 27._o psal_n 2._o 10._o exo._n 18._o 21_o &_o 31._o 1._o psal_n 82._o 3._o esai_n 1._o 23._o jer._n 5._o 27._o compass_v this_o well_o they_o must_v be_v man_n endue_v with_o virtue_n and_o careful_a to_o follow_v the_o lesson_n that_o be_v teach_v they_o and_o as_o they_o be_v command_v to_o minister_v right_a unto_o the_o poor_a etc._n etc._n otherwise_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o vinegar_n and_o smoke_n before_o
solomon_n exhort_v we_o to_o trust_v in_o god_n will_v have_v we_o to_o love_v he_o as_o moses_n say_v now_o if_o we_o do_v thus_o love_v god_n we_o will_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o will_v call_v upon_o 5._o deu._n 6._o 5._o he_o chief_o in_o our_o spiritual_a necessity_n know_v that_o it_o be_v he_o only_a which_o will_v and_o can_v provide_v for_o all_o our_o necessity_n if_o we_o do_v true_o know_v that_o he_o be_v such_o a_o one_o we_o will_v fear_v to_o offend_v he_o and_o will_v rather_o suffer_v all_o misery_n yea_o death_n itself_o then_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v displease_v he_o the_o trust_n then_o that_o solomon_n require_v of_o we_o import_v a_o true_a knowledge_n of_o the_o goodness_n and_o power_n of_o god_n toward_o we_o whereby_o we_o be_v lead_v to_o love_v he_o and_o fear_v he_o to_o worship_n and_o call_v upon_o he_o and_o when_o all_o the_o hart_n be_v require_v thereto_o for_o it_o be_v the_o ruler_n of_o the_o word_n and_o work_v even_o of_o all_o the_o body_n the_o which_o be_v unmoveable_a &_o dead_a without_o the_o hart_n it_o follow_v thereof_o that_o we_o do_v not_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n except_o we_o apply_v all_o our_o word_n and_o work_v yea_o our_o whole_a body_n to_o his_o service_n likewise_o when_o solomon_n make_v a_o antithesis_fw-la set_v our_o wisdom_n against_o trust_n in_o god_n we_o must_v 1._o rom._n 6._o 13._o &_o 12._o 1._o understande_v that_o the_o wise_a of_o this_o world_n have_v no_o trust_n in_o god_n whereupon_o it_o follow_v that_o they_o give_v he_o no_o obedience_n that_o please_v he_o 6_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n acknowledge_v he_o for_o the_o secondâ—_n commandment_n solomon_n will_v that_o we_o shall_v acknowledge_v god_n not_o in_o one_o point_n only_o but_o in_o all_o our_o way_n for_o to_o understande_v the_o same_o commandment_n well_o let_v we_o know_v that_o our_o way_n be_v our_o thought_n and_o affection_n desire_n will_n purpose_n counsel_n enterprise_n word_n and_o work_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v and_o suffer_v we_o must_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n acknowledge_v the_o lord_n that_o be_v to_o say_v we_o shall_v not_o think_v purpose_n noâ—_n take_v any_o thing_n in_o hand_n except_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o god_n guide_v all_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o we_o speak_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o 11._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 11._o word_n of_o god_n if_o we_o do_v any_o work_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o by_o the_o power_n which_o god_n give_v we_o that_o he_o may_v be_v glorify_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v short_a let_v god_n be_v our_o ruler_n and_o guide_n work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n &_o the_o deed_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n &_o 1â—_n phi._n 2._o 1â—_n by_o his_o direction_n let_v we_o employ_v ourselves_o about_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a likewise_o if_o we_o suffer_v any_o affliction_n after_o what_o sort_n soever_o they_o be_v let_v we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v well_o deserve_v they_o for_o the_o offence_n that_o we_o continual_o commit_v against_o the_o majesty_n of_o our_o good_a god_n by_o who_o hand_n we_o be_v chastened_a and_o not_o by_o other_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v receive_v his_o chastisemente_n patient_o with_o thanks_n give_v in_o follow_v job_n and_o the_o prophet_n thus_o do_v we_o shall_v acknowledge_v 10._o job._n 1._o 21._o jam._n 5._o 10._o the_o lord_n in_o all_o our_o way_n but_o if_o we_o do_v slack_v the_o bridle_n unto_o our_o affection_n and_o lust_n we_o do_v not_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n but_o deny_v he_o and_o blaspheme_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o profane_v it_o so_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o us._n and_o forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v none_o so_o righteous_a which_o can_v boast_n that_o he_o acknowledge_v thus_o the_o lord_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o we_o all_o to_o lay_v our_o mouth_n to_o the_o ground_n &_o not_o to_o take_v the_o boldness_n to_o lift_v up_o our_o face_n on_o high_a but_o that_o with_o all_o fear_n and_o humbleness_n true_o to_o confess_v innumerable_a fault_n and_o to_o pray_v unto_o god_n that_o he_o will_v not_o enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o but_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o poor_a sinner_n grant_v we_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v he_o in_o all_o our_o way_n if_o we_o call_v upon_o he_o thus_o in_o truth_n and_o in_o fear_n he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n and_o to_o wander_v in_o the_o broad_a way_n of_o damnation_n but_o as_o he_o promise_v we_o by_o solomon_n he_o will_v direct_v our_o path_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o life_n this_o commandment_n ought_v to_o be_v great_o esteem_v of_o we_o consider_v the_o promise_n which_o be_v add_v thereunto_o for_o there_o be_v none_o that_o delight_v to_o go_v astray_o out_o of_o his_o way_n except_o he_o be_v out_o of_o his_o wit_n but_o rather_o will_v take_v a_o guide_n to_o lead_v he_o and_o to_o carry_v he_o the_o right_a way_n and_o spare_v not_o to_o give_v he_o money_n to_o be_v lead_v the_o right_a way_n therefore_o we_o must_v be_v very_o careful_a to_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n in_o our_o way_n and_o we_o shall_v not_o wander_v out_o of_o they_o for_o we_o shall_v have_v a_o trusty_a guide_n who_o offer_v himself_o unto_o we_o free_o as_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o say_v and_o he_o shall_v direct_v thy_o way_n solomon_n be_v not_o witness_v alone_o of_o this_o promise_n but_o also_o his_o father_n david_n before_o he_o gracious_a and_o righteous_a be_v 8._o psal_n 25._o 8._o the_o lord_n therefore_o will_v he_o teach_v sinner_n in_o the_o way_n and_o before_o this_o moses_n be_v a_o witness_n thereof_o when_o he_o promise_v the_o 28._o deu._n 28._o blessing_n of_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n unto_o they_o which_o obey_v he_o and_o then_o because_o of_o this_o promise_n add_v we_o ought_v to_o have_v the_o commandment_n in_o great_a price_n we_o must_v also_o be_v diligent_a to_o pray_v show_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o path_n for_o albeit_o the_o chief_a direction_n of_o our_o path_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n in_o 4._o psalm_n 25._o 4._o all_o his_o way_n yet_o the_o promise_n do_v teach_v we_o that_o it_o come_v not_o of_o our_o own_o power_n nor_o by_o free_a will_n that_o we_o acknowledge_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o our_o way_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o right_a way_n &_o in_o safety_n but_o it_o come_v of_o the_o only_a grace_n of_o god_n if_o it_o remain_v in_o we_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v needful_a for_o god_n to_o make_v we_o any_o such_o promise_n but_o it_o shall_v be_v superfluous_a the_o which_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o say_v nor_o to_o think_v we_o must_v therefore_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o say_v with_o jeremie_n o_o lord_n i_o know_v that_o the_o way_n of_o man_n be_v not_o of_o himself_o 23._o â—er_n 10._o 23._o neither_o be_v it_o in_o man_n to_o walk_v and_o to_o direct_v his_o step_n if_o in_o thus_o acknowledge_v we_o pray_v continual_o with_o david_n lead_v i_o o_o 8._o psalm_n 5._o 8._o lord_n in_o thy_o righteousness_n because_o of_o my_o enemy_n make_v thy_o way_n plain_a before_o my_o face_n and_o again_o teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o a_o right_a path_n because_o of_o my_o enemy_n 11._o psal_n 27._o 11._o and_o albeit_o we_o have_v many_o imperfection_n yet_o will_v god_n accept_v our_o acknowledge_v for_o perfect_a therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v all_o thing_n to_o depend_v upon_o god_n and_o take_v nothing_o in_o hand_n without_o his_o will_n let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o which_o say_v let_v we_o go_v to_o 13._o jam._n 4._o 13._o day_n and_o to_o morrow_n unto_o such_o a_o town_n and_o dwell_v there_o a_o year_n etc._n etc._n 7_o be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o depart_v from_o evil_n 8_o so_o health_n shall_v be_v unto_o thy_o navel_n &_o marrow_n unto_o thy_o bone_n in_o this_o three_o commandment_n solomon_n do_v expound_v unto_o we_o how_o we_o shall_v 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david_n but_o there_o be_v here_o a_o very_a fearful_a threaten_a for_o they_o 14._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 14._o which_o hate_v the_o good_a and_o have_v bend_v all_o their_o desire_n unto_o evil_a by_o the_o which_o they_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v so_o carry_v away_o that_o they_o be_v give_v unto_o dissolute_a and_o slanderous_a life_n without_o any_o shame_n or_o honesty_n these_o be_v they_o which_o solomon_n call_v wicked_a and_o sinner_n the_o righteous_a do_v sin_n indeed_o and_o do_v commit_v very_o grievous_a falte_n but_o they_o abhor_v they_o they_o be_v greeve_v for_o they_o and_o do_v take_v heed_n 15._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 15._o to_o be_v slanderous_a as_o saint_n peter_n do_v admonish_v let_v none_o of_o you_o suffer_v as_o a_o murderer_n or_o as_o a_o evil_a doer_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o this_o threaten_a aught_o to_o be_v fearful_a to_o the_o wicked_a for_o if_o they_o have_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o righteous_a in_o abomination_n 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nor_o have_v public_a charge_n yet_o ought_v we_o to_o follow_v the_o wisdom_n of_o gooâ—_n king_n and_o prince_n as_o they_o be_v give_v we_o of_o god_n for_o a_o example_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o have_v not_o at_o all_o time_n wise_a superior_n as_o experience_n teach_v yet_o have_v we_o need_v at_o all_o time_n to_o be_v wise_a unless_o we_o will_v perish_v with_o the_o foolish_a for_o neither_o the_o folly_n of_o the_o great_a or_o small_a shall_v excuse_v we_o to_o be_v culpable_a of_o damnation_n if_o we_o follow_v it_o and_o delight_n therein_o and_o therefore_o solomon_n be_v not_o only_o content_a to_o be_v as_o a_o mirror_n of_o wisdom_n to_o those_o of_o his_o time_n but_o will_v also_o profit_v all_o age_n so_o long_o as_o the_o world_n shall_v last_v and_o to_o this_o end_n have_v he_o write_v these_o notable_a proverbe_n and_o excellent_a sentence_n profitable_a to_o teach_v one_o to_o govern_v himself_o wise_o in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honesty_n in_o all_o righteousness_n and_o innocency_n in_o all_o modesty_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o it_o shall_v be_v know_v in_o hear_v and_o read_v they_o but_o to_o make_v we_o more_o attentive_a and_o diligent_a to_o read_v and_o hear_v they_o and_o to_o print_v they_o in_o our_o memory_n to_o delight_v also_o in_o speak_v of_o they_o chief_o to_o the_o instruction_n of_o the_o ignorant_a he_o at_o the_o beginning_n show_v we_o wheretoo_o and_o to_o who_o these_o sentence_n do_v serve_v if_o we_o be_v not_o very_o dull_a &_o blockish_a we_o will_v great_o desire_v to_o be_v adorn_v with_o these_o virtue_n wherefore_o we_o must_v neither_o be_v deaf_a nor_o negligent_a but_o ready_a and_o diligent_a to_o hear_v the_o proverbe_n of_o king_n solomon_n whereby_o he_o promise_v to_o teach_v we_o first_o wisdom_n not_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n neither_o 6._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 6._o of_o the_o prince_n of_o this_o world_n which_o perish_v such_o wisdom_n be_v 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to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o walk_v after_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v that_o wisdom_n which_o moses_n teach_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n in_o the_o same_o place_n 4._o deut._n 4._o say_v behold_v i_o have_v teach_v you_o ordinance_n and_o law_n as_o the_o lord_n my_o god_n command_v i_o etc._n etc._n but_o here_o it_o may_v be_v say_v that_o solomon_n need_v not_o to_o have_v write_v see_v moses_n have_v before_o already_o write_v and_o that_o he_o teach_v no_o other_o wisdom_n but_o that_o which_o moses_n teach_v it_o may_v be_v answer_v that_o that_o which_o moses_n have_v brief_o and_o obscure_o teach_v for_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o people_n solomon_n dilate_v and_o amplifi_v and_o therein_o he_o serve_v as_o a_o interpreter_n to_o moses_n but_o it_o may_v be_v say_v again_o if_o solomon_n do_v teach_v no_o other_o wisdom_n than_o that_o which_o moses_n teach_v that_o he_o teach_v not_o jesus_n christ_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o 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bountifulness_n and_o patience_n and_o long_a sufferance_n not_o know_v that_o the_o bountifulness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n etc._n etc._n final_o they_o serve_v so_o to_o frame_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o shall_v delight_v to_o give_v to_o our_o neighbour_n that_o which_o be_v they_o to_o suffer_v no_o man_n to_o do_v they_o wrong_n and_o to_o govern_v we_o in_o such_o wise_n that_o no_o man_n find_v in_o we_o any_o thing_n worthy_a of_o reproof_n or_o blame_n we_o learn_v then_o by_o these_o word_n to_o do_v well_o to_o all_o man_n to_o hurt_v no_o man_n and_o to_o be_v a_o good_a example_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o offensive_a unto_o they_o and_o herein_o we_o begin_v a_o bless_a life_n and_o to_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n wherein_o be_v our_o abide_v but_o those_o which_o do_v the_o contrary_a begin_v even_o now_o their_o hell_n as_o far_o as_o we_o can_v hitherto_o see_v these_o say_n learn_v we_o to_o fear_v and_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o 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promise_v unto_o the_o simple_a which_o apply_v and_o study_v his_o say_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n when_o he_o make_v such_o promise_n we_o must_v understand_v that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a to_o be_v simple_a as_o be_v those_o which_o s._n paul_n speak_v 18._o rom._n 16._o 18._o of_o that_o suffer_v themselves_o to_o be_v deceive_v with_o false_a teacher_n yet_o he_o mean_v not_o that_o we_o shall_v forsake_v simplicity_n but_o so_o far_o as_o it_o proceed_v of_o our_o naughty_a and_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o that_o through_o this_o corruption_n it_o be_v accompany_v either_o with_o malice_n or_o ignorance_n or_o else_o with_o they_o both_o such_o simplicity_n as_o be_v join_v with_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n whereby_o a_o man_n
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shall_v be_v healthful_a but_o that_o he_o will_v follow_v it_o though_o it_o be_v troublesome_a and_o hard_a for_o we_o be_v wont_a to_o say_v there_o be_v nothing_o but_o i_o will_v do_v it_o so_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v health_n by_o a_o more_o strong_a reason_n when_o the_o spiritual_a physician_n do_v bring_v we_o the_o heavenly_a commandment_n and_o that_o he_o promise_v we_o health_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n whereby_o we_o shall_v live_v not_o a_o short_a time_n but_o for_o ever_o we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o receive_v and_o to_o follow_v this_o commandment_n even_o with_o great_a diligence_n and_o love_n than_o we_o do_v the_o earthly_a commandment_n by_o so_o much_o as_o the_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n be_v more_o excellent_a than_o the_o earthly_a and_o corporal_a and_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o prefer_v our_o soul_n before_o our_o body_n and_o albeit_o that_o solomon_n in_o this_o promise_n do_v not_o express_v but_o the_o navel_n and_o bone_n which_o be_v 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health_n so_o have_v they_o not_o of_o the_o spiritual_a health_n from_o the_o which_o they_o be_v whole_o deprive_v though_o they_o enjoy_v the_o corporal_a now_o they_o since_o that_o by_o promise_n we_o have_v health_n &_o strength_n we_o shall_v be_v ready_a to_o give_v thanks_n to_o god_n therefore_o and_o to_o acknowledge_v what_o his_o gift_n and_o benefit_n be_v and_o not_o that_o we_o can_v deserve_v it_o through_o our_o good_a rule_n and_o government_n albeit_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o govern_v ourselves_o well_o if_o we_o will_v retain_v health_n for_o if_o by_o go_v forward_o in_o excess_n we_o think_v to_o keep_v health_n and_o strength_n this_o be_v but_o to_o tempt_v god_n who_o command_v we_o sobriety_n and_o temperance_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n say_v take_v 34._o luke_n 21._o 34._o heed_n to_o yourselves_o lest_o at_o any_o time_n your_o heart_n be_v oppress_v with_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o care_n of_o this_o life_n and_o lest_o that_o day_n come_v on_o you_o unaware_o moreover_o let_v we_o know_v that_o god_n do_v bestow_v his_o blessing_n how_o to_o who_o and_o when_o it_o please_v he_o and_o can_v take_v they_o from_o who_o he_o will_v neither_o be_v it_o lawful_a for_o any_o man_n to_o say_v why_o do_v thou_o so_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v afflict_v with_o sickness_n with_o feebleness_n and_o weakness_n let_v we_o take_v good_a heed_n that_o we_o murmur_v not_o neither_o to_o spite_n ourselves_o nor_o lament_v through_o impatience_n for_o it_o be_v to_o accuse_v god_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o cruelty_n but_o even_o as_o god_n do_v promise_v we_o health_n and_o strength_n if_o we_o be_v not_o wise_a in_o our_o own_o opinion_n so_o when_o we_o be_v sick_a and_o weak_a we_o ought_v to_o know_v that_o we_o well_o deserve_v to_o be_v so_o afflict_v because_o we_o have_v provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n against_o we_o by_o offend_v in_o pride_n rebellion_n and_o unrighteousness_n therefore_o let_v we_o impute_v our_o 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with_o new_a wine_n the_o four_o commandment_n have_v respect_n unto_o that_o which_o god_n have_v ordain_v in_o his_o law_n 2._o exo._n 23._o â—â—_o &_o 25._o 2._o the_o first_o of_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o thy_o land_n thou_o shall_v bring_v into_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o again_o speak_v unto_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n that_o they_o receive_v a_o offering_n for_o i_o of_o every_o man_n who_o heart_n give_v it_o free_o you_o shall_v take_v the_o offering_n for_o i_o and_o in_o the_o 1_o and_o 2._o chapter_n of_o leviticus_fw-la and_o therefore_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n it_o may_v appear_v that_o this_o commandment_n do_v nothing_o apperteyne_a unto_o we_o but_o only_o to_o the_o jew_n till_o the_o time_n that_o jesus_n christ_n come_v and_o appear_v in_o the_o flesh_n for_o if_o they_o will_v receive_v jesus_n christ_n they_o have_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o figure_n and_o ancient_a shadow_n but_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o true_a expositour_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o fulfiller_n thereof_o and_o not_o the_o destroyer_n do_v show_v we_o well_o that_o this_o commandment_n ought_v always_o to_o be_v observe_v of_o we_o for_o he_o say_v and_o the_o king_n shall_v answer_n and_o say_v unto_o they_o very_o 40._o mat._n 25._o 40._o i_o say_v unto_o you_o in_o as_o much_o as_o you_o have_v do_v it_o unto_o one_o of_o the_o least_o of_o these_o my_o brethren_n you_o have_v do_v it_o to_o i_o and_o to_o this_o purpose_n saint_n paul_n do_v stir_v they_o up_o say_v i_o be_v fill_v 18._o phi._n 4._o 18._o after_o that_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o epaphroditus_n that_o which_o come_v from_o you_o with_o a_o odour_n that_o smell_v sweet_a a_o sacrifice_n acceptable_a and_o pleasant_a to_o god_n this_o be_v the_o custom_n which_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n 16._o devi._n 26._o 11._o mat._n 12._o 7._o heb._n 13._o 16._o then_o for_o to_o obey_v this_o commandment_n we_o must_v be_v merciful_a in_o help_v the_o needâ—e_n with_o that_o which_o be_v ouâ—s_n as_o solomon_n express_o teach_v we_o here_o say_v with_o thy_o riches_n we_o must_v not_o give_v alm_n at_o the_o cost_n of_o another_o nor_o of_o our_o neighbour_n good_n as_o do_v man_n and_o maid_n servant_n and_o hireling_n as_o do_v the_o covetous_a usurer_n and_o thief_n which_o to_o the_o hurt_n of_o their_o neighbour_n labour_n to_o be_v scotfree_a and_o of_o the_o spoil_n do_v give_v alm_n whereby_o they_o do_v no_o honour_n to_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o in_o old_a time_n the_o lord_n refuse_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o such_o people_n even_o so_o the_o 11._o esa_n 1._o 11._o alm_n give_v of_o robbery_n do_v not_o please_v he_o in_o which_o number_n be_v to_o be_v comprise_v the_o same_o of_o priest_n monk_n and_o nun_n who_o under_o colour_n of_o long_a prayer_n and_o of_o their_o goodly_a service_n say_v so_o devout_o do_v devour_v and_o swallow_v up_o the_o house_n of_o simple_a one_o which_o be_v easy_o to_o be_v deceive_v what_o so_o ever_o such_o folk_n do_v be_v abominable_a before_o god_n for_o he_o can_v not_o love_v that_o which_o come_v from_o iniquity_n and_o that_o which_o be_v get_v otherways_o then_o god_n command_v be_v robbery_n and_o theft_n yea_o and_o murder_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o nothing_o more_o than_o to_o obey_v the_o word_n of_o god_n for_o it_o alone_o shall_v give_v enough_o in_o to_o our_o hand_n to_o bestow_v but_o when_o we_o hear_v that_o it_o be_v say_v 8._o psal_n 24._o 1._o &_o â—â—_o 8._o the_o earth_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o all_o that_o therein_o be_v and_o again_o hear_v my_o people_n i_o will_v not_o reproove_v thou_o for_o thy_o sacrifice_n &c_n &c_n here_o may_v a_o question_n be_v move_v whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o count_v and_o call_v that_o we_o which_o we_o possess_v answer_v that_o we_o neither_o have_v nor_o can_v deserve_v that_o any_o thing_n shall_v be_v we_o otherwise_o our_o lord_n shall_v not_o need_v to_o teach_v we_o to_o ask_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o our_o daily_a bread_n but_o all_o the_o creature_n be_v we_o and_o may_v use_v they_o as_o we_o with_o thanks_o give_v though_o they_o be_v not_o due_a to_o we_o and_o this_o come_v to_o we_o by_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n which_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n abundant_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17._o for_o to_o use_v and_o thus_o he_o do_v make_v they_o we_o use_v towards_o we_o a_o wonderful_a fatherly_a goodness_n that_o we_o acknowledge_v therein_o his_o great_a liberality_n shall_v not_o be_v grieve_v to_o honour_v the_o lord_n with_o they_o by_o distribute_v they_o glad_o and_o liberal_o unto_o our_o needy_a brethren_n and_o neighbour_n for_o it_o be_v say_v god_n love_v a_o cheerful_a giver_n thus_o do_v so_o much_o it_o shall_v want_v that_o we_o shall_v need_v that_o god_n will_v make_v we_o to_o abound_v in_o all_o â—_o 2._o cor._n 9_o â—_o thing_n as_o saint_n paul_n do_v show_v we_o consequent_o say_v god_n be_v also_o of_o power_n to_o make_v you_o abound_v in_o all_o gift_n we_o must_v also_o spend_v our_o substance_n reasonable_o as_o steward_n spare_v nothing_o where_o necessity_n require_v after_o this_o sort_n we_o shall_v honour_v god_n with_o our_o substance_n the_o which_o though_o it_o be_v part_v in_o many_o part_n and_o that_o it_o be_v eat_v and_o consume_v yet_o shall_v we_o have_v always_o with_o sufficiency_n great_a abundance_n as_o solomon_n do_v promise_v we_o say_v 10_o so_o shall_v thy_o barn_n be_v fill_v this_o be_v that_o which_o moses_n 5._o deu._n 28._o 5._o promise_v bless_a shall_v thy_o basket_n and_o thy_o store_n be_v again_o the_o lord_n shall_v command_v
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he_o say_v i_o hate_v etc._n etc._n whereupon_o we_o must_v note_v that_o the_o wuil_n whereof_o he_o speak_v be_v not_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n which_o happen_v unto_o we_o in_o this_o present_a life_n nor_o that_o the_o torment_n that_o the_o wicked_a do_v &_o shall_v suffer_v after_o the_o temporal_a death_n wherefore_o those_o which_o fear_v god_n for_o the_o regard_n of_o such_o evil_n have_v not_o true_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n but_o as_o the_o divelles_n have_v do_v they_o fear_v the_o torment_n they_o fear_v god_n as_o a_o thief_n fear_v the_o judge_n even_o so_o they_o deserve_v that_o god_n shall_v show_v himself_o such_o towards_o they_o as_o the_o just_a and_o sharp_a judge_n do_v show_v himself_o towards_o the_o thief_n that_o be_v after_o the_o indictment_n and_o condemnation_n he_o send_v they_o to_o the_o gallows_n there_o too_o end_v their_o day_n the_o which_o shall_v happen_v unto_o they_o except_o they_o change_v their_o manner_n and_o that_o in_o steed_n of_o fear_v the_o torment_n they_o hate_v their_o wicked_a life_n which_o be_v the_o evil_a whereof_o solomon_n speak_v in_o this_o place_n he_o himself_o do_v declare_v it_o say_v immediate_o i_o hate_v pride_n etc._n etc._n among_o the_o evilles_n that_o we_o must_v hate_v there_o be_v pride_n and_o arrogancy_n which_o be_v evilles_n clean_o contrary_a to_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n true_o submit_v himself_o with_o all_o humility_n to_o be_v ordain_v by_o his_o word_n contrary_o the_o proud_a and_o arrogant_a do_v contemn_v both_o god_n and_o his_o word_n and_o think_v themselves_o wise_a enough_o to_o govern_v &_o rule_v themselves_o and_o can_v suffer_v any_o correction_n nor_o exhortation_n but_o do_v scoff_n thereat_o and_o as_o they_o scorn_v so_o be_v they_o again_o scorn_v of_o god_n wherefore_o we_o must_v understand_v that_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o solomon_n admonish_v we_o say_v be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o come_v back_o from_o evil_a second_o the_o evil_a conversation_n the_o which_o be_v contrary_a also_o unto_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o evil_a company_n wicked_a manner_n and_o froward_a condition_n can_v be_v follow_v without_o fall_v away_o even_o to_o the_o for_o get_v of_o god_n and_o make_v no_o conscience_n to_o offend_v he_o and_o to_o do_v wrong_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o in_o so_o do_v we_o cast_v away_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o they_o which_o forsake_v the_o right_a path_n to_o walk_v by_o dark_a way_n from_o the_o which_o if_o we_o will_v be_v deliver_v and_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n then_o shall_v we_o understand_v righteousness_n 13_o pro._n 2._o 13_o and_o judgement_n and_o equity_n and_o every_o good_a path_n three_o afrowarde_a mouth_n the_o which_o show_v plain_o that_o a_o man_n have_v 9_o pro._n 2._o 9_o not_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n but_o be_v wicked_a and_o ungodly_a it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o such_o frowardness_n of_o mouth_n be_v hate_v of_o wisdom_n 12_o pro._n 6._o 12_o &_o that_o they_o which_o love_v wisdom_n do_v abhor_v this_o forwardness_n for_o he_o that_o be_v wise_a love_v the_o honour_n &_o glory_n of_o god_n he_o great_o esteem_v the_o sincere_a truth_n and_o sound_n doctrine_n he_o rejoice_v at_o the_o good_a name_n of_o his_o neighbour_n he_o reverence_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o so_o he_o take_v not_o the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a neither_o speak_v false_a witness_n against_o his_o neighbour_n he_o obei_v this_o commandment_n put_v from_o thou_o a_o froward_a mouth_n and_o put_v wicked_a lip_n far_o from_o thou_o if_o then_o we_o will_v be_v wise_a the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v needful_a for_o we_o to_o make_v we_o to_o turn_v away_o from_o evil_a which_o displease_v god_n and_o all_o man_n of_o good_a conscience_n 14_o i_o have_v counsel_n etc._n etc._n for_o asmuch_o as_o there_o be_v none_o but_o desire_v to_o be_v well_o counsel_v and_o direct_v in_o his_o affair_n to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v be_v due_o and_o right_o guide_v that_o he_o may_v profit_v thereby_o and_o take_v no_o hurt_n forasmuch_o also_o as_o we_o be_v very_o glad_a to_o know_v and_o be_v able_a to_o perform_v and_o execute_v our_o thought_n will_n purpose_n and_o enterprise_n we_o must_v be_v very_o careful_a to_o have_v wisdom_n for_o it_o be_v she_o that_o counsel_v those_o which_o take_v she_o which_o do_v direct_v 15_o eccle._n 9_o 14._o 15_o they_o which_o give_v they_o understanding_n and_o strengthen_v they_o solomon_n do_v declare_v it_o we_o here_o brief_o and_o ecclesiastes_n do_v likewise_o show_v the_o same_o herein_o we_o may_v know_v that_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o humane_a wisdom_n for_o see_v it_o be_v foolish_a and_o vain_a &_o that_o it_o vanish_v away_o easy_o we_o can_v attribute_v the_o virtue_n unto_o 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math._n 10._o 27._o preach_v etc._n etc._n this_o calling_n and_o continual_a bid_n when_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n do_v daily_o admonish_v we_o teach_v correct_v threaten_v &_o comfort_v in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o that_o they_o cease_v not_o to_o do_v their_o office_n though_o they_o have_v great_a resistance_n and_o many_o gainsayer_n thus_o do_v they_o be_v upon_o the_o high_a tower_n of_o the_o city_n and_o do_v call_v unto_o wisdom_n his_o banquet_n they_o then_o which_o refuse_v the_o preach_n and_o do_v persecute_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n do_v not_o know_v what_o it_o be_v true_o to_o banquet_v neither_o know_v what_o be_v the_o true_a delight_n &_o pleasure_n they_o care_v for_o their_o belly_n which_o perish_v &_o forsake_v and_o forget_v their_o soul_n and_o do_v destroy_v they_o when_o they_o do_v forsake_v the_o true_a pasture_n which_o quicken_v everlasting_o etc._n etc._n but_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o wisdom_n have_v send_v her_o 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how_o beautiful_a upon_o the_o mountain_n be_v the_o foot_n of_o he_o that_o declare_v 7._o esay_n 52._o 7._o and_o publish_v peace_n etc._n etc._n thus_o do_v we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o christ_n and_o of_o his_o word_n and_o therefore_o he_o will_v be_v ashamed_a of_o we_o 26._o luke_n 9_o 26._o also_o 4_o who_o so_o be_v simple_a etc._n etc._n it_o be_v not_o the_o custom_n to_o go_v unto_o the_o marriage_n but_o when_o we_o be_v call_v if_o a_o man_n enter_v without_o call_v he_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v thrust_v out_o again_o with_o shame_n therefore_o they_o which_o have_v any_o honesty_n or_o shame_n will_v not_o presume_v to_o enter_v in_o except_o they_o know_v
esteem_v among_o other_o than_o he_o and_o thus_o not_o only_o we_o lose_v our_o time_n in_o correct_v the_o scorner_n but_o also_o we_o get_v blame_v and_o disworship_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o solomon_n say_v 8_o rebuke_v not_o a_o scorner_n etc._n etc._n the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o sentence_n agree_v with_o that_o which_o be_v say_v give_v not_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a 6._o mat._n 7._o 6._o to_o dog_n etc._n etc._n the_o scorner_n be_v dog_n and_o swine_n to_o who_o we_o must_v not_o give_v holy_a thing_n nor_o pearl_n for_o as_o they_o be_v profane_a give_v up_o unto_o all_o filthiness_n root_v in_o all_o evil_a and_o harden_v against_o all_o admonition_n and_o advertisement_n even_o so_o be_v they_o unwoorthy_a of_o spiritual_a thing_n ordain_v for_o the_o elect_a and_o faithful_a the_o holy_a and_o precious_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v unto_o a_o pure_a usage_n as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n the_o admonition_n advertisement_n correction_n make_v by_o the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v defile_v and_o profane_v if_o we_o do_v give_v they_o over_o unto_o such_o wicked_a person_n but_o some_o will_v ask_v whether_o the_o doctrine_n of_o salvation_n under_o the_o which_o be_v contain_v the_o rebuke_n be_v not_o indifferent_o appoint_v 15._o mat._n 13._o 47._o mark_n 16._o 15_o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15._o aswell_o for_o the_o good_a as_o for_o the_o evil_a see_v that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v compare_v unto_o a_o net_n cast_v into_o the_o sea_n and_o gather_v together_o of_o all_o manner_n of_o fish_n and_o the_o gospel_n be_v command_v to_o be_v preach_v unto_o all_o creature_n and_o paul_n say_v we_o be_v a_o sweet_a savour_n of_o christ_n unto_o god_n in_o they_o which_o be_v save_v and_o in_o they_o that_o perish_v etc._n etc._n for_o to_o answer_v we_o must_v note_v that_o we_o can_v discern_v the_o dog_n from_o the_o child_n of_o god_n until_o that_o they_o be_v try_v by_o 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pure_o &_o well_o without_o profane_v it_o we_o must_v feed_v the_o faithful_a and_o willing_a to_o learn_v therewith_o as_o the_o meat_n that_o be_v proper_a unto_o they_o and_o that_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v refuse_v they_o except_o that_o we_o will_v be_v unfaithful_a servant_n yea_o wicked_a &_o thief_n but_o the_o wicked_a scorner_n &_o obstinate_a aught_o to_o be_v fear_v with_o the_o horrible_a vengeance_n of_o god_n our_o lord_n before_o we_o have_v do_v so_o so_o have_v s._n paul_n in_o 23._o mat._n 23._o diverse_a place_n of_o his_o epistle_n if_o so_o do_v the_o scorner_n do_v hate_v we_o and_o that_o they_o do_v despite_n and_o blaspheme_v against_o the_o doctrine_n we_o do_v not_o profane_v the_o holy_a thing_n we_o give_v not_o pearl_n unto_o dog_n but_o by_o denounce_v the_o judgement_n we_o pull_v they_o back_o in_o make_v such_o declaration_n we_o go_v not_o against_o this_o admonition_n of_o solomon_n rebuke_v not_o etc._n etc._n for_o it_o be_v not_o reprehension_n but_o rather_o condemnation_n the_o which_o we_o may_v pronounce_v as_o solomon_n have_v already_o do_v in_o diverse_a place_n and_o very_o plain_o in_o the_o first_o chapter_n when_o then_o we_o shall_v have_v certain_a knowledge_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o scorner_n we_o shall_v not_o spend_v the_o time_n about_o rebuke_v of_o they_o but_o have_v fear_v they_o with_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v leave_v they_o as_o desperate_a and_o uncorrigible_a and_o employ_v our_o time_n to_o exhort_v to_o advertise_v correct_v and_o rebuke_v they_o by_o wholesome_a doctrine_n which_o be_v apt_a to_o learn_v and_o which_o will_v yield_v themselves_o attentive_a unto_o the_o worde_n and_o have_v their_o delectation_n and_o pleasure_n to_o obey_v it_o and_o believe_v it_o those_o be_v they_o who_o we_o must_v reproove_v as_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o when_o he_o say_v rebuke_v a_o wise_a man_n etc._n etc._n solomon_n do_v not_o here_o say_v any_o thing_n neither_o in_o the_o first_o nor_o second_o part_n of_o this_o sentence_n which_o achab_n and_o jesabel_n have_v not_o prove_v true_a the_o which_o show_v themselves_o very_o wicked_a and_o desperate_a scorner_n when_o not_o only_o they_o will_v not_o hear_v the_o correction_n of_o the_o prophet_n elias_n but_o through_o anger_n and_o hatred_n do_v persecute_v he_o contrary_o david_n show_v himself_o very_o wise_a when_o he_o receive_v 12._o 1._o king_n 19_o &_o 21._o 2._o sam._n 12._o the_o correction_n from_o the_o prophet_n nathan_n wherein_o he_o show_v that_o he_o do_v love_v the_o prophet_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o resemble_v he_o therein_o &_o not_o achab_n &_o jezabel_n but_o some_o will_v ask_v whether_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o we_o to_o abstain_v from_o rebuke_v of_o scorner_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v their_o hatred_n see_v that_o our_o lord_n say_v fear_v you_o not_o they_o which_o can_v kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o 32._o mat._n 10._o 28._o &_o 9_o 10._o &_o 10._o 32._o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o rather_o fear_v he_o which_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o hell_n bless_a be_v they_o which_o suffer_v persecution_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n &_o you_o shall_v be_v hate_v of_o all_o man_n for_o my_o name_n sake_n i_o answer_v that_o solomon_n do_v not_o teach_v we_o that_o by_o hold_v our_o peace_n at_o scorner_n and_o not_o rebuke_v they_o we_o shall_v labour_v to_o avoid_v their_o displeasure_n but_o he_o do_v show_v we_o that_o we_o profit_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o reproove_v they_o but_o get_v their_o hatred_n he_o do_v not_o show_v we_o the_o end_n whereunto_o we_o must_v tend_v in_o abstain_v from_o rebuke_v but_o only_o that_o which_o follow_v upon_o our_o reprehension_n also_o albeit_o that_o we_o must_v so_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v have_v peace_n &_o friendship_n 18._o rom._n 12._o 18._o with_o all_o man_n yet_o when_o we_o rebuke_v wise_a man_n our_o end_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v to_o win_v their_o love_n for_o in_o this_o sort_n we_o shall_v seek_v that_o which_o be_v we_o and_o not_o what_o belong_v unto_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n but_o only_o we_o must_v understande_v that_o if_o he_o who_o we_o rebuke_v be_v wise_a that_o he_o will_v take_v in_o good_a worth_n and_o part_n our_o reprehension_n he_o will_v take_v it_o well_o and_o thank_v we_o for_o it_o and_o so_o will_v show_v that_o he_o love_v us._n hereupon_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o except_o we_o willing_o hear_v the_o correction_n we_o be_v destitute_a of_o wisdom_n and_o void_a of_o love_n and_o fill_v with_o hatred_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o have_v no_o access_n unto_o god_n as_o jesus_n christ_n do_v teach_v we_o it_o furthermore_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o though_o we_o be_v wise_a yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v but_o that_o we_o may_v commit_v thing_n worthy_a of_o rebuke_n no_o abraham_n jacob_n and_o other_o be_v witness_n thereof_o and_o also_o as_o there_o be_v no_o man_n just_a on_o earth_n which_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o even_o so_o although_o we_o be_v wise_a yet_o be_v it_o not_o to_o say_v that_o we_o do_v not_o deserve_v to_o have_v our_o imperfection_n vanity_n and_o folly_n show_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o 11._o mat._n 5._o 22._o &_o 6._o 14._o &_o 18._o 35._o eccl._n 7._o 11._o confess_v ourselves_o such_o as_o we_o be_v indeed_o may_v learn_v to_o amend_v and_o grow_v in_o wisdom_n for_o as_o we_o have_v see_v the_o wise_a will_v hear_v and_o shall_v have_v more_o learning_n even_o so_o now_o solomon_n do_v admonish_v we_o 9_o give_v admonition_n to_o the_o wise_a and_o he_o will_v be_v the_o wise_a teach_v a_o righteous_a man_n &_o he_o will_v increase_v in_o learning_n if_o we_o have_v no_o vanity_n
nor_o folly_n if_o we_o have_v no_o sin_n nor_o malice_n we_o shall_v be_v perfect_o wise_a and_o righteous_a and_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o receive_v instruction_n nor_o be_v teach_v we_o shall_v be_v fill_v enough_o and_o shall_v have_v abundance_n enough_o thereof_o without_o increase_v or_o grow_v but_o the_o sentence_n of_o solomon_n agree_v very_o well_o with_o the_o same_o of_o our_o lord_n unto_o every_o one_o that_o have_v shall_v be_v give_v and_o he_o shall_v 29._o mat._n 25._o 29._o abound_v but_o he_o that_o have_v not_o from_o he_o shall_v be_v take_v that_o which_o he_o have_v when_o solomon_n speak_v thus_o he_o show_v that_o it_o be_v good_a reason_n that_o the_o wise_a man_n shall_v love_v they_o which_o instruct_v and_o rebuke_v he_o seeing_z that_o by_o so_o do_v they_o be_v so_o far_o of_o from_o do_v he_o hurt_v or_o take_v any_o thing_n of_o he_o that_o they_o rather_o labour_v to_o profit_v he_o and_o to_o make_v he_o grow_v and_o increase_v we_o do_v the_o same_o towards_o the_o scorner_n when_o we_o reproove_v he_o but_o through_o foolishness_n malice_n and_o unthankfulness_n by_o pride_n presumption_n and_o stifneckednes_n he_o contemn_v and_o refuse_v his_o profit_n and_o follow_v and_o seek_v his_o own_o hurt_n but_o although_o we_o see_v many_o to_o be_v of_o this_o miserable_a state_n and_o that_o we_o have_v no_o proof_n of_o their_o return_v unto_o goodness_n yet_o must_v we_o do_v that_o which_o be_v enjoin_v we_o preach_v 16._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 2._o mat._n 10._o 16._o the_o worde_n be_v instant_a in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n that_o we_o must_v so_o do_v our_o lord_n do_v show_v we_o when_o he_o say_v i_o send_v you_o as_o sheep_n among_o wolf_n we_o never_o hope_v that_o wolf_n shall_v become_v sheep_n and_o yet_o our_o lord_n will_v that_o his_o apostle_n shall_v thrust_v themselves_o among_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o but_o if_o we_o may_v have_v a_o certificate_n that_o they_o be_v whole_o froward_a hard_o heart_v and_o not_o to_o be_v correct_v we_o must_v leave_v they_o and_o not_o meddle_v to_o give_v they_o any_o instruction_n neither_o rebuke_n nor_o correct_v they_o to_o bring_v they_o to_o amendment_n but_o to_o pronounce_v unto_o they_o their_o judgement_n &_o condemnation_n saint_n paul_n do_v thus_o teach_v we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o say_v alexander_n the_o coppersmith_n have_v wrought_v i_o much_o evil_a the_o lord_n reward_v he_o according_a to_o his_o work_n 14._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 14._o 10_o the_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n be_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o holy_a thing_n be_v understanding_n 11_o for_o thy_o day_n shall_v be_v multiply_v by_o i_o and_o the_o year_n of_o thy_o life_n shall_v be_v augment_v because_o that_o wisdom_n have_v bid_v we_o unto_o her_o table_n and_o have_v set_v before_o we_o bread_n &_o wine_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v know_v whether_o we_o be_v true_o partaker_n she_o give_v we_o a_o mark_n and_o token_n say_v 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and_o bread_n but_o steal_v water_n and_o bread_n that_o be_v secret_o take_v do_v delight_n the_o carnal_a and_o infidel_n and_o do_v not_o teach_v they_o the_o pure_a truth_n and_o true_a righteousness_n and_o innocence_n but_o all_o kind_n of_o folly_n and_o dream_n do_v make_v they_o to_o be_v give_v unto_o diverse_a wickedness_n and_o do_v always_o hold_v they_o in_o doubt_n and_o be_v thus_o dispose_v dare_v not_o approach_v unto_o god_n but_o so_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v do_v run_v &_o hide_v themselves_o from_o he_o as_o thief_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o doctrine_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n and_o that_o which_o follow_v of_o they_o be_v call_v steal_v water_n and_o bread_n secret_o take_v 18_o but_o he_o know_v not_o etc._n etc._n whosoever_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n of_o folly_n &_o eat_v of_o her_o bread_n be_v great_o deceive_v when_o he_o delight_v therein_o solomon_n do_v well_o signify_v it_o when_o he_o say_v but_o he_o know_v not_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v a_o great_a deceit_n for_o a_o man_n to_o take_v delight_n in_o his_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n and_o not_o to_o know_v it_o and_o not_o only_o a_o abuse_n but_o also_o most_o perilous_a danger_n wherein_o there_o be_v no_o remedy_n no_o more_o than_o if_o a_o blind_a man_n not_o regard_v a_o good_a guide_n cease_v not_o to_o run_v hither_o and_o thither_o until_o he_o be_v fall_v down_o into_o a_o bottomless_a pit_n here_o we_o see_v that_o ignorance_n be_v very_o dangerous_a and_o that_o it_o excuse_v not_o the_o ignorant_a true_a it_o be_v that_o if_o 14_o mat._n 15._o 14_o the_o ignorant_a will_v return_v unto_o goodness_n by_o true_a repentance_n their_o ignorances_n nor_o yet_o wickedness_n shall_v not_o be_v impute_v unto_o they_o our_o lord_n do_v show_v it_o when_o he_o pray_v for_o his_o murderer_n 13._o luke_n 23._o 24_o 1._o tim._n 1._o 12._o 13._o and_o saint_n paul_n say_v therefore_o i_o thank_v he_o which_o have_v make_v i_o strong_a that_o be_v jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n for_o he_o count_v i_o faithful_a and_o put_v i_o in_o his_o service_n when_o before_o i_o be_v a_o blasphemer_n and_o a_o persecuter_n and_o a_o oppressor_n but_o i_o be_v receive_v to_o mercy_n for_o i_o do_v it_o ignorant_o through_o unbelief_n ¶_o the_o end_n of_o the_o nienth_fw-mi chapter_n and_o the_o preface_n to_o the_o proverbe_n ☞_o the_o proverbes_n of_o solomon_n the_o ten_o chapter_n 1_o a_o wise_a son_n make_v a_o glad_a father_n but_o a_o foolish_a son_n be_v a_o heaviness_n to_o his_o mother_n we_o have_v say_v at_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o book_n that_o solomon_n in_o the_o niene_fw-it first_fw-mi chapter_n do_v make_v a_o preface_n &_o preamble_n upon_o these_o notable_a sentence_n that_o he_o will_v publish_v that_o this_o be_v true_a partly_o be_v see_v by_o this_o that_o the_o former_a word_n do_v follow_v now_o &_o then_o between_o and_o may_v be_v join_v together_o as_o we_o have_v already_o show_v partly_o also_o by_o this_o 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will_v not_o famish_v etc._n etc._n our_o lord_n do_v give_v we_o the_o like_a doctrine_n in_o the_o six_o chapter_n 24._o mat._n 6._o 24._o of_o saint_n matth_n no_o man_n can_v serve_v two_o master_n and_o so_o forth_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n but_o they_o which_o have_v forsake_v the_o gospel_n and_o receive_v the_o interim_n they_o which_o dare_v not_o confess_v jesus_n christ_n for_o fear_n of_o lose_v their_o life_n &_o good_n do_v not_o believe_v his_o promise_n make_v by_o david_n solomon_n and_o jesus_n christ_n which_o have_v speak_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o thus_o so_o much_o as_o they_o can_v they_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n spoil_v he_o of_o his_o truth_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o divinity_n see_v he_o can_v be_v god_n without_o his_o truth_n such_o kind_n of_o people_n and_o other_o which_o do_v trust_v in_o their_o riches_n shall_v find_v themselves_o deceive_v as_o they_o deserve_v they_o think_v to_o be_v safe_a from_o evil_a and_o that_o 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to_o keep_v the_o instruction_n and_o that_o he_o do_v promise_v we_o life_n and_o therewith_o he_o teach_v we_o too_o know_v who_o be_v righteous_a and_o what_o his_o work_n be_v that_o serve_v unto_o life_n whereupon_o we_o may_v gather_v that_o he_o be_v righteous_a which_o with_o a_o unfeigned_a heart_n labour_v to_o give_v obedience_n unto_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o do_v whole_o depend_v upon_o the_o free_a promise_n of_o god_n this_o be_v to_o keep_v instruction_n and_o not_o to_o labour_v to_o deserve_v by_o work_n as_o do_v the_o proud_a papist_n nor_o to_o think_v that_o faith_n only_o without_o work_n be_v enough_o to_o salvation_n as_o do_v the_o sloth_n full_o think_v which_o love_n work_v already_o do_v and_o such_o as_o desire_v the_o liberty_n of_o the_o flesh_n for_o two_o sort_n of_o people_n be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o life_n for_o the_o one_o sort_n be_v proud_a and_o the_o other_o be_v vain_a and_o both_o be_v blind_a and_o deceive_v themselves_o they_o think_v to_o be_v in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o they_o tend_v unto_o death_n they_o be_v companion_n of_o they_o which_o forsake_v correction_n of_o who_o solomon_n say_v that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n they_o do_v refuse_v to_o be_v reform_v which_o make_v no_o account_n to_o amend_v their_o life_n what_o advertisement_n soever_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o out_o of_o the_o word_n but_o the_o one_o sort_n do_v more_o slip_n and_o slide_v away_o murmur_v and_o despit_v they_o which_o do_v refourme_v and_o reproove_v they_o some_o willing_a to_o show_v themselves_o holy_a and_o devout_a do_v make_v themselves_o believe_v that_o they_o shall_v not_o fail_v in_o follow_v of_o their_o good_a intentes_fw-la and_o fantasy_n and_o the_o tradition_n and_o good_a custom_n of_o their_o father_n and_o the_o other_o sort_n which_o be_v delicate_a and_o desire_v to_o rest_v in_o peace_n do_v content_a themselves_o to_o have_v a_o light_a opinion_n of_o the_o 19_o jam._n 2._o 19_o word_n and_o do_v call_v the_o same_o faith_n as_o do_v saint_n james_n grant_v they_o even_o such_o as_o have_v the_o devil_n all_o such_o kind_n of_o people_n do_v refuse_v to_o be_v reform_v and_o do_v wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o so_o run_v unto_o death_n wherefore_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o abhor_v death_n and_o desire_v life_n let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o such_o folk_n but_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n to_o instruction_n and_o not_o refuse_v to_o be_v reform_v for_o to_o do_v this_o same_o well_o let_v we_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o seed_n of_o life_n let_v we_o take_v all_o our_o joy_n and_o delight_v therein_o in_o obey_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o clean_v fast_o unto_o his_o promise_n by_o faith_n be_v assure_v of_o his_o fatherly_a goodness_n to_o ward_n us._n let_v we_o be_v patient_a in_o affliction_n from_o what_o side_n soever_o they_o come_v know_v that_o it_o be_v god_n our_o father_n and_o saviour_n that_o do_v chasten_v we_o partly_o for_o to_o admonish_v we_o that_o we_o have_v offend_v he_o and_o that_o we_o shall_v return_v unto_o he_o to_o ask_v pardon_n and_o deliverance_n from_o these_o affliction_n partly_o to_o prove_v our_o faith_n and_o patience_n and_o to_o make_v we_o know_v how_o weak_a and_o frail_a we_o be_v that_o feel_v our_o necessity_n we_o shall_v run_v unto_o he_o for_o his_o help_n and_o if_o we_o think_v that_o he_o differ_v his_o help_n so_o long_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v discourage_v through_o despair_n but_o with_o all_o patience_n we_o shall_v look_v for_o his_o help_n the_o which_o shall_v not_o be_v want_v at_o 1â—_n esay_n 30._o 1â—_n time_n convenient_a thus_o do_v we_o shall_v keep_v instruction_n and_o shall_v not_o forsake_v correction_n as_o do_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n who_o see_v themselves_o press_v with_o necessity_n in_o the_o wilderness_n do_v murmur_n and_o bewail_v the_o country_n of_o egypt_n and_o also_o when_o they_o be_v press_v with_o their_o enemy_n they_o have_v their_o refuge_n not_o unto_o god_n but_o unto_o the_o help_n of_o man_n against_o god_n commandment_n 18_o he_o that_o do_v dissemble_v hatred_n with_o lie_v lip_n &_o he_o that_o invent_v slander_v be_v a_o fool_n when_o one_o man_n beli_v another_o he_o put_v himself_o in_o danger_n to_o bear_v some_o evil_a for_o oftentimes_o he_o which_o do_v slander_n be_v move_v with_o anger_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o strike_v or_o to_o kill_v it_o be_v more_o often_o see_v than_o be_v needful_a and_o albeit_o that_o every_o man_n be_v a_o liar_n yet_o be_v there_o none_o but_o desire_v to_o be_v count_v true_a and_o the_o great_a liar_n shall_v be_v they_o which_o will_v be_v most_o desirous_a to_o maintain_v their_o honour_n and_o to_o revenge_v themselves_o if_o they_o be_v paint_v such_o as_o they_o be_v and_o be_v tell_v to_o their_o face_n now_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v so_o that_o we_o will_v not_o abide_v to_o be_v call_v liar_n among_o other_o vice_n we_o must_v eschew_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n to_o fain_o to_o love_v they_o who_o we_o hate_v otherwise_o we_o belie_v the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o solomon_n and_o further_o we_o do_v resemble_v judas_n which_o by_o a_o kiss_n and_o feign_a salutation_n betray_v the_o innocent_a blood_n also_o when_o they_o which_o hate_v their_o neighbour_n dissemble_v the_o hatred_n by_o fair_a word_n and_o goodly_a show_n they_o be_v liar_n and_o consequent_o murderer_n and_o thus_o solomon_n do_v express_v but_o one_o part_n of_o their_o style_n attribute_v unto_o they_o false_a and_o lie_a lip_n but_o he_o do_v not_o express_v so_o small_a thing_n but_o that_o he_o accuse_v they_o of_o a_o crime_n worthy_a of_o death_n thou_o shall_v destroy_v they_o which_o speak_v lease_v but_o albeit_o to_o avoid_v lie_v and_o treason_n we_o must_v not_o 7._o psal_n 5._o 7._o dissemble_v hatred_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o to_o say_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o speak_v evil_a of_o our_o neighbour_n when_o we_o hate_v he_o it_o be_v the_o part_n of_o fool_n to_o babble_n out_o what_o they_o have_v in_o their_o heart_n against_o their_o neighbour_n solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o say_v and_o he_o that_o speak_v etc._n etc._n they_o which_o be_v so_o ready_a to_o slander_v their_o neighbour_n whither_o it_o be_v wrongful_o or_o that_o they_o have_v some_o occasion_n be_v as_o much_o or_o more_o guilty_a than_o they_o which_o dissemble_v for_o first_o of_o all_o they_o be_v lead_v with_o hatred_n by_o so_o speak_v which_o be_v equal_a with_o murder_n or_o at_o the_o least_o by_o such_o hatred_n man_n be_v stir_v up_o thereunto_o whosoever_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n unaduised_o shall_v be_v worthy_a of_o judgement_n 22._o mat._n 5._o 22._o second_o they_o slander_v most_o often_o not_o care_v what_o they_o say_v so_o that_o they_o may_v do_v injury_n to_o their_o neighbour_n and_o hurt_v their_o good_a name_n in_o belie_v they_o false_o against_o their_o conscience_n so_o much_o be_v they_o kindle_v with_o anger_n and_o with_o evil_a affection_n three_o no_o thank_v to_o they_o that_o their_o neighbour_n who_o they_o blame_v be_v not_o hurt_v both_o in_o their_o body_n and_o in_o their_o good_n and_o therefore_o when_o solomon_n call_v such_o slanderer_n fool_n we_o must_v not_o understande_v that_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o simple_a and_o idiote_n which_o utter_v whatsoever_o come_v in_o their_o mouth_n without_o good_a consideration_n of_o that_o which_o they_o speak_v and_o promise_v but_o he_o speak_v of_o they_o which_o through_o disdain_n of_o wisdom_n of_o correction_n and_o counsel_n and_o through_o hatred_n that_o they_o have_v to_o their_o neighbour_n do_v malicious_o speak_v and_o do_v lie_v by_o slander_v witting_o such_o be_v wicked_a fool_n and_o do_v well_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v fool_n for_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n these_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o they_o that_o wisdom_n reprove_v and_o threaten_v in_o the_o first_o chapter_n and_o 22._o verse_n but_o when_o solomon_n do_v accuse_v he_o that_o do_v dissemble_v hatred_n of_o lie_v and_o falsehood_n it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o we_o too_o show_v unto_o our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o hate_v they_o but_o rather_o we_o must_v learn_v to_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o of_o all_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n displeasure_n envy_v malice_n and_o of_o all_o desire_n to_o hurt_v our_o neighbour_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v speak_v true_o to_o our_o neighbour_n without_o deceit_n and_o without_o fraud_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v eschew_v the_o accusation_n of_o lie_v whereunto_o saint_n paul_n
do_v admonish_v we_o cast_v of_o the_o old_a man_n which_o be_v corrupt_a through_o the_o deceivable_a 29._o ephe._n 4._o 22._o &_o 29._o lust_n again_o let_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n proceed_v out_o of_o your_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n but_o now_o put_v you_o away_o even_o all_o these_o thing_n wrath_n anger_n maliciousness_n curse_a and_o filthy_a speak_v out_o of_o your_o mouth_n likewise_o though_o that_o solomon_n call_v he_o fool_n which_o slaunder_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o the_o pastor_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o 8._o collo_fw-la 3._o 8._o word_n ought_v to_o abstain_v from_o blame_v and_o reprove_v of_o vice_n and_o of_o they_o that_o be_v harden_v therein_o otherwise_o they_o shall_v deserve_v to_o be_v call_v fool_n no_o the_o ambassador_n of_o righteousness_n by_o the_o build_n of_o the_o ark_n condemn_v the_o world_n moses_n the_o servant_n and_o prophet_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v reproove_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n for_o their_o disobedience_n the_o prophet_n have_v reproove_v in_o diverse_a sort_n we_o may_v see_v how_o our_o lord_n jesus_n have_v show_v himself_o sharp_a in_o chide_v and_o rebuke_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n saint_n paul_n also_o and_o saint_n peter_n and_o saint_n james_n and_o saint_n jude_n do_v reprove_v and_o open_o blame_v they_o which_o resist_v the_o truth_n and_o lead_v a_o dissolute_a and_o slanderous_a life_n and_o our_o lord_n command_v the_o uncorrigible_a to_o be_v put_v over_o unto_o the_o church_n the_o which_o can_v be_v without_o rebuke_v they_o of_o their_o vice_n wherein_o they_o be_v obstinate_a and_o indurate_a it_o shall_v be_v very_o rash_o do_v of_o we_o if_o for_o the_o say_n of_o solomon_n we_o shall_v call_v all_o these_o same_o and_o other_o which_o follow_v they_o fool_n we_o shall_v deprave_v the_o scripture_n the_o which_o call_v they_o fool_n which_o through_o hatred_n do_v rebuke_v their_o neighbour_n and_o not_o they_o which_o by_o their_o reprehension_n threat_n and_o accusation_n do_v labour_n to_o reduce_v the_o stray_a sheep_n 19_o in_o many_o word_n there_o can_v want_v iniquity_n but_o he_o that_o refrain_v his_o lip_n be_v wise_a they_o that_o have_v a_o tongue_n at_o large_a to_o speak_v ready_o delight_n much_o to_o speak_v and_o take_v pleasure_n also_o in_o their_o eloquence_n they_o mock_v at_o they_o which_o be_v slow_a and_o dull_a of_o speech_n esteem_v they_o of_o no_o wit_n and_o while_o they_o prate_v at_o pleasure_n they_o will_v be_v count_v witty_a and_o learned_a and_o do_v think_v themselves_o cunning_a folk_n and_o by_o how_o much_o as_o a_o man_n be_v more_o vain_a in_o his_o word_n by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o do_v he_o desire_v to_o be_v account_v of_o they_o which_o hear_v he_o albeit_o he_o know_v that_o his_o word_n bring_v no_o profit_n nor_o edification_n and_o also_o the_o common_a people_n be_v easy_a to_o have_v they_o in_o estimation_n which_o flow_v in_o eloquence_n and_o do_v think_v all_o well_o say_v that_o such_o people_n say_v but_o such_o tongue_n man_n do_v fail_v and_o those_o which_o hear_v they_o be_v deceive_v solomon_n do_v signify_v the_o same_o when_o he_o say_v where_o much_o etc._n etc._n and_o forasmuch_o as_o all_o vice_n be_v to_o be_v flee_v we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o use_v our_o tongue_n sober_o in_o private_a communication_n and_o to_o give_v ourselves_o to_o jest_n and_o to_o babble_v at_o pleasure_n and_o therein_o to_o consume_v much_o time_n unprofitable_o as_o do_v idle_a and_o curious_a folk_n and_o chief_o maid_n and_o wife_n be_v idle_a they_o learn_v to_o go_v from_o 13._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 13._o house_n to_o house_n the_o keeper_n of_o tavern_n which_o spend_v the_o good_n of_o god_n in_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o common_a player_n be_v stuff_v with_o many_o word_n not_o only_o vain_a and_o unfruiteful_a but_o hurtful_a and_o injurious_a and_o also_o full_a of_o horrible_a blasphemy_n merchant_n &_o handicrafte_n man_n and_o almost_o as_o many_o as_o have_v intercourse_n or_o any_o thing_n to_o break_v unto_o their_o neighbour_n or_o lawyer_n and_o suitor_n will_v not_o brief_o tell_v and_o plain_o declare_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o matter_n but_o to_o blind_a &_o dasel_n man_n eye_n they_o will_v have_v trick_n and_o knack_n in_o their_o budget_n worthy_a to_o be_v mock_v at_o and_o to_o astonishe_v the_o ear_n of_o man_n they_o will_v flow_v in_o superfluous_a and_o ungodly_a word_n with_o lie_v perjury_n slander_v with_o curse_v and_o give_v themselves_o unto_o the_o devil_n even_o to_o the_o renounce_n and_o forsake_v of_o god_n and_o as_o they_o themselves_o do_v so_o do_v they_o teach_v their_o child_n and_o household_n folk_n to_o do_v the_o like_a we_o have_v experience_n then_o in_o diverse_a way_n and_o more_o than_o be_v needful_a that_o there_o be_v vice_n &_o offence_n in_o many_o word_n and_o if_o for_o to_o avoid_v to_o be_v guilty_a of_o this_o vice_n we_o must_v be_v soberf_a and_o discreet_a in_o our_o common_a &_o household_n talk_v when_o we_o come_v and_o confer_v together_o of_o thing_n which_o concern_v &_o touch_v this_o present_a life_n by_o a_o more_o strong_a reason_n we_o must_v be_v well_o advise_v to_o place_v our_o word_n and_o to_o talk_v no_o uncomely_a thing_n when_o we_o treat_v of_o matter_n concern_v god_n and_o which_o concern_v the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n as_o when_o we_o take_v in_o hand_n to_o teach_v the_o people_n when_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n unto_o god_n when_o we_o give_v he_o thanks_n and_o sing_v praise_n unto_o he_o then_o must_v we_o take_v heed_n to_o use_v many_o word_n otherwise_o we_o shall_v commit_v a_o vice_n for_o the_o which_o we_o shall_v not_o go_v unpunished_a and_o that_o for_o good_a cause_n when_o by_o such_o vice_n god_n be_v great_o dishonour_v and_o we_o and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o danger_n of_o lose_v our_o soul_n wherefore_o we_o ought_v to_o understand_v that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o fly_v &_o abhor_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o great_a part_n of_o the_o world_n the_o which_o be_v replenish_v with_o false_a teacher_n deceiver_n idolater_n with_o superstitious_a with_o dreamer_n and_o hypocrite_n the_o which_o abound_v in_o word_n the_o one_o sort_n in_o hurtful_a talk_n and_o the_o other_o in_o unprofitable_a vain_a and_o superfluous_a talk_n our_o lord_n do_v show_v we_o well_o that_o we_o must_v not_o believe_v nor_o follow_v they_o take_v heed_n and_o beware_v of_o the_o leaven_n of_o the_o pharisee_n and_o saducee_n their_o doctrine_n be_v very_o hurtful_a wo_n therefore_o be_v unto_o you_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n hypocrite_n because_o you_o shut_v up_o 11._o math._n 19_o 6._o mat._n 23._o 13._o &_o 24._o 4._o 11._o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n before_o man_n take_v heed_n that_o no_o man_n deceive_v you_o again_o and_o many_o false_a prophet_n shall_v arise_v and_o shall_v deceive_v many_o now_o i_o beseech_v you_o brethren_n mark_v they_o diligent_o which_o cause_n division_n and_o offence_n contrary_a to_o the_o doctrine_n 5._o rom._n 16._o 17._o mat._n 6._o 5._o which_o you_o have_v learn_v and_o when_o thou_o pray_v be_v not_o as_o the_o hypocrite_n for_o they_o love_v to_o stand_v and_o pray_v in_o the_o synagogue_n and_o in_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o street_n because_o they_o will_v be_v see_v of_o man_n all_o such_o kind_n of_o people_n ought_v to_o be_v eschew_v and_o flee_v except_o we_o will_v declare_v ourselves_o to_o be_v blind_a and_o beast_n as_o they_o be_v without_o understanding_n let_v they_o alone_o they_o be_v the_o blind_a leader_n of_o the_o 14._o mat._n 15._o 14._o blind_a etc._n etc._n now_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n solomon_n do_v also_o partly_o signify_v it_o when_o he_o attribute_v wisdom_n and_o understanding_n unto_o he_o which_o take_v heed_n 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judas_n but_o unto_o a_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n which_o may_v make_v we_o hate_v the_o evil_a that_o we_o have_v commit_v and_o to_o detest_v and_o abhor_v the_o same_o this_o kind_n of_o sorrow_n be_v very_o profitable_a and_o needful_a for_o we_o as_o s._n paul_n do_v declare_v when_o he_o rejoice_v at_o that_o that_o he_o have_v make_v the_o corinthian_n sorry_a say_v i_o now_o rejoice_v not_o that_o you_o be_v sorry_a but_o 9_o 2._o cor._n 7._o 9_o that_o you_o sorrow_a to_o repentance_n for_o you_o sorrow_a godly_a so_o that_o in_o nothing_o you_o be_v hurt_v by_o we_o for_o godly_a sorrow_n cause_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o but_o worldly_a sorrow_n cause_v death_n now_o as_o this_o sorrow_n be_v healthful_a unto_o they_o which_o refuse_v it_o not_o even_o so_o also_o the_o contempt_n thereof_o be_v very_o dangerous_a and_o in_o that_o day_n do_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n call_v man_n unto_o weep_v &_o 11._o esay_n 22._o 11._o mourn_v to_o baldness_n and_o gird_v about_o with_o sack_n cloth_n and_o behold_v they_o have_v joy_n and_o gladness_n slay_v ox_n &_o kill_a sheep_n eat_v flesh_n and_o drink_v wine_n likewise_o solomon_n rebuke_v this_o contempt_n when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o make_v but_o a_o sport_n of_o wickedness_n etc._n etc._n he_o speak_v here_o chief_o of_o fault_n &_o sin_n which_o have_v be_v much_o think_v on_o and_o be_v commit_v upon_o set_a purpose_n for_o he_o use_v a_o word_n which_o come_v of_o a_o verb_n that_o signify_v thought_n such_o fault_n be_v very_o grievous_a and_o abominable_a before_o god_n because_o they_o proceed_v of_o very_o set_v malice_n and_o that_o they_o which_o commit_v they_o will_v do_v no_o better_o but_o if_o they_o can_v they_o will_v yet_o more_o wicked_o and_o albeit_o they_o know_v well_o that_o they_o do_v evil_a &_o that_o they_o will_v not_o be_v so_o serve_v and_o that_o they_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o revenge_v themselves_o if_o any_o man_n shall_v offend_v they_o yet_o as_o though_o god_n see_v they_o not_o they_o spare_v not_o to_o think_v and_o do_v evil_a they_o have_v no_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o do_v laugh_v even_o while_o they_o do_v evil_a as_o if_o they_o be_v well_o assure_v and_o as_o though_o they_o have_v make_v a_o covenaunte_n with_o death_n and_o hell_n they_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o that_o esay_n speak_v of_o say_v woe_n be_v unto_o they_o that_o draw_v wickedness_n unto_o they_o with_o 20._o esay_n 5._o 81._o 19_o &_o 20._o cord_n of_o vanity_n and_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o cart_n rope_n let_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n come_v and_o draw_v nigh_o that_o we_o may_v know_v it_o woe_n be_v unto_o they_o that_o call_v evil_a good_a and_o good_a evil_a which_o make_v darkness_n light_n and_o light_a darkness_n that_o make_v sweet_a 14._o esai_n 28._o 14._o sour_a and_o sour_a sweet_a and_o therefore_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n you_o mocker_n because_o you_o have_v say_v we_o have_v make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o with_o hell_n be_v we_o at_o agreement_n solomon_n call_v such_o people_n fool_n and_o not_o without_o a_o cause_n for_o though_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o this_o that_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o wisdom_n &_o knowledge_n they_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v fool_n by_o a_o strong_a reason_n when_o they_o esteem_v not_o wisdom_n but_o mock_v thereat_o contemn_v and_o refuse_v it_o and_o in_o so_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v do_v persecute_v it_o they_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v fool_n also_o they_o be_v without_o wit_n without_o reason_n without_o understanding_n the_o which_o be_v cause_n that_o
they_o well_o know_v they_o do_v evil_a and_o that_o there_o can_v none_o but_o evil_a fall_n upon_o they_o and_o so_o they_o can_v not_o be_v without_o all_o doubt_n and_o fear_n saint_n paul_n do_v show_v it_o all_z that_o have_v sin_v without_o the_o law_n shall_v perish_v without_o law_n what_o joy_n soever_o the_o ungodly_a have_v yet_o do_v the_o same_o not_o proceed_v 12._o rom._n 2._o 12._o of_o quietness_n and_o rest_n that_o they_o have_v in_o their_o conscience_n for_o the_o wicked_a be_v like_o the_o rage_a sea_n which_o can_v rest_v moses_n also_o say_v 56._o esay_n 57_o 20._o deut._n 26._o 56._o unto_o the_o contemner_n of_o the_o law_n the_o lord_n shall_v give_v thou_o a_o fearful_a heart_n and_o daselingeye_n and_o a_o sorowefull_a spirit_n etc._n etc._n but_o though_o the_o fool_n and_o wicked_a do_v tremble_v and_o fear_n the_o same_o do_v avail_v they_o nothing_o for_o after_o they_o be_v torment_v in_o their_o mind_n they_o can_v deliver_v themselves_o from_o the_o misery_n and_o calamity_n but_o fall_v from_o one_o to_o another_o as_o say_v solomon_n that_o which_o the_o ungodly_a fear_v shall_v come_v upon_o he_o the_o builder_n of_o the_o tower_n of_o babylon_n have_v feel_v it_o the_o unbelieved_a and_o rebellious_a child_n of_o israel_n do_v fear_v to_o be_v destroy_v if_o 4_o gen._n 11._o 4_o they_o go_v up_o into_o the_o land_n of_o promise_n also_o the_o destruction_n fall_v upon_o they_o &_o be_v destroy_v forty_o year_n in_o the_o wilderness_n saul_n 1._o num._n 14._o 1._o fear_v himself_o and_o his_o house_n to_o be_v destroy_v &_o that_o david_n shall_v be_v king_n of_o israel_n the_o very_a which_o happen_v to_o be_v short_a the_o ungodly_a desire_n to_o flourish_v and_o triumph_n many_o year_n together_o and_o at_o last_o do_v fear_n destruction_n and_o damnation_n the_o which_o also_o hapen_v 9_o psal_n 37._o 9_o and_o shall_v come_v upon_o they_o wherein_o we_o may_v see_v that_o the_o world_n deceive_v they_o which_o behold_v he_o and_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o for_o this_o cause_n also_o saint_n paul_n do_v admonish_v we_o and_o this_o i_o say_v brethren_z because_o the_o time_n be_v short_a hereafter_o that_o both_o they_o which_o have_v 29._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 29._o wife_n be_v as_o though_o they_o have_v none_o and_o they_o that_o weep_v as_o though_o they_o weep_v not_o and_o they_o that_o rejoice_v as_o though_o they_o rejoice_v not_o etc._n etc._n again_o saint_n john_n say_v love_v not_o this_o world_n neither_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o this_o world_n if_o we_o withdraw_v and_o separate_v ourselves_o 15._o 1._o john_n 2._o 15._o from_o the_o world_n which_o be_v set_v upon_o evil_n and_o again_o that_o we_o give_v ourselves_o to_o follow_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n desire_v too_o do_v just_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v compass_v with_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o what_o adversity_n and_o affliction_n soever_o do_v assault_v we_o we_o shall_v by_o faith_n overcome_v they_o the_o lord_n help_v us._n great_a be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v they_o out_o of_o all_o and_o again_o 18._o psal_n 34._o 20_o &_o 145._o 18._o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o solomon_n but_o the_o righteous_a shall_v have_v their_o desire_n and_o because_o that_o these_o thing_n be_v seldom_o see_v unto_o the_o corporal_a eye_n the_o world_n do_v laugh_v and_o mock_v at_o this_o trust_n and_o hope_n as_o the_o wicked_a be_v reproove_v therefore_o whereupon_o the_o child_n of_o god_n have_v great_a need_n of_o patience_n with_o 14_o psal_n 14._o 6._o heb._n 10._o 36._o mat._n 7._o 7._o 1._o john_n 5._o 14_o these_o witness_n so_o faithful_a we_o have_v the_o infallible_a truth_n which_o say_v ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o and_o this_o be_v the_o trust_n that_o we_o have_v to_o godward_o that_o if_o we_o ask_v any_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o will_n he_o hear_v us._n 25_o as_o the_o storm_n pass_v even_o so_o shall_v the_o ungodly_a vanish_v away_o but_o the_o righteous_a remain_v as_o a_o strong_a foundation_n a_o storm_n be_v a_o horrible_a and_o fearful_a thing_n as_o experience_n prove_v and_o this_o be_v partly_o because_o that_o it_o come_v with_o a_o great_a noise_n unlooked_v for_o partly_o because_o also_o that_o in_o small_a time_n it_o make_v destruction_n and_o bring_v great_a hurt_n even_o upon_o the_o sudden_a even_o so_o the_o holy_a scripture_n willing_a to_o fear_v the_o ungodly_a by_o signifi_v unto_o they_o sudden_a destruction_n do_v threaten_v they_o with_o a_o storm_n and_o the_o same_o shall_v come_v quick_o as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o storm_n etc._n etc._n solomon_n compare_v the_o wicked_a which_o be_v strong_a &_o mighty_a unto_o a_o tempest_n for_o so_o much_o as_o he_o utter_o 5._o pro_fw-la 2._o 27._o psal_n 83._o 14._o esay_n 29._o 5._o can_v he_o show_v himself_o horrible_a 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man_n in_o his_o day_n walk_v after_o god_n and_o god_n say_v unto_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o &_o be_v perfect_a now_o must_v we_o see_v from_o whence_o this_o perfection_n come_v to_o man_n &_o whither_o it_o come_v of_o 1._o gen._n 9_o 9_o &_o 17._o 1._o his_o own_o power_n that_o he_o walk_v &_o persever_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o scripture_n condemn_v all_o man_n of_o corruption_n &_o wickedness_n but_o deliverance_n come_v of_o god_n moses_n do_v well_o show_v it_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n shall_v circumcise_v thy_o hart_n etc._n etc._n create_v in_o i_o a_o clean_a hart_n o_o god_n etc._n etc._n turn_v i_o o_o lord_n &_o i_o shall_v be_v turn_v again_o i_o 18._o gene._n 6._o &_o 8._o john_n 3._o rom._n 3._o &_o 7_o jere._n 10._o deut._n 30._o 6._o psal_n 51._o 12._o jere._n 31._o 18._o will_v put_v my_o law_n within_o they_o and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o come_v of_o the_o grace_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n that_o man_n be_v perfect_a and_o that_o he_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o follow_v well_o that_o solomon_n do_v here_o attribute_v nothing_o unto_o the_o dignity_n and_o excellency_n of_o man_n nor_o to_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o work_n but_o by_o the_o free_a promise_n of_o god_n he_o labour_v to_o assure_v the_o faithful_a man_n against_o all_o temptation_n promise_v he_o that_o if_o by_o say_v he_o stay_v himself_o upon_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o that_o by_o true_a repentance_n he_o endevour_v to_o give_v obedience_n unto_o his_o law_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v out_o of_o all_o danger_n of_o destruction_n &_o perdition_n &_o shall_v be_v well_o arm_v and_o fortify_v against_o all_o battle_n aswell_o of_o the_o devil_n as_o of_o the_o world_n this_o man_n house_n be_v build_v upon_o the_o rock_n we_o be_v they_o here_o exhort_v not_o to_o fear_v any_o thing_n 24._o mat._n 7._o 24._o if_o we_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o fear_n and_o reverence_n also_o forasmuch_o as_o strength_n be_v promise_v unto_o we_o it_o follow_v there_o be_v no_o power_n in_o we_o &_o that_o it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n moreover_o that_o strength_n be_v promise_v &_o give_v we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v employ_v ourselves_o manly_a &_o mighty_o final_o my_o brethren_n be_v strong_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o power_n of_o 10._o ephe._n 6._o 10._o his_o might_n etc._n etc._n but_o if_o we_o lie_v apart_o those_o armour_n and_o weapon_n through_o infidelity_n and_o rebellion_n and_o persevere_v in_o our_o corruption_n &_o naughtiness_n albeit_o that_o after_o the_o sight_n
speak_v and_o that_o a_o good_a man_n from_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o good_a thing_n now_o that_o this_o fruit_n be_v good_a it_o ought_v to_o be_v know_v enough_o to_o we_o by_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v of_o the_o excellency_n dignity_n and_o goodness_n of_o wisdom_n but_o the_o mean_n to_o produce_v this_o 3._o rom._n 12._o 7._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 3._o fruit_n be_v to_o follow_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o say_v he_o that_o have_v a_o office_n let_v he_o wait_v on_o his_o office_n or_o he_o that_o teach_v on_o teach_v etc._n etc._n let_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n proceed_v out_o of_o your_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n but_o fornication_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n or_o covetousness_n let_v it_o not_o be_v once_o name_v among_o you_o as_o it_o become_v saint_n let_v every_o man_n as_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o gift_n minister_v the_o same_o one_o to_o another_o as_o good_a disposer_n of_o the_o manifold_a grace_n of_o god_n this_o same_o fruit_n be_v require_v of_o all_o and_o there_o be_v none_o 10_o 1._o pet._n 4._o 10_o that_o can_v true_o boast_v to_o be_v a_o christian_n except_o he_o bring_v it_o forth_o but_o chief_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n ought_v to_o be_v careful_a and_o diligent_a to_o bring_v forth_o this_o fruit_n i_o have_v choose_v you_o and_o ordain_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v go_v and_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n they_o be_v the_o husbandman_n 41._o joh._n 15._o 16._o mat._n 21._o 41._o and_o labourer_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n have_v let_v out_o his_o vineyard_n by_o this_o we_o may_v know_v that_o the_o righteous_a be_v not_o great_a in_o number_n see_v there_o be_v but_o very_o few_o that_o do_v give_v themselves_o to_o speak_v wise_o but_o almost_o every_o mouth_n do_v utter_a vanity_n and_o foolishness_n uncleanness_n and_o wickedness_n as_o be_v try_v and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o good_a tree_n do_v bring_v forth_o his_o fruit_n in_o due_a season_n and_o wisdom_n be_v always_o in_o season_n it_o be_v always_o profitable_a yea_o even_o necessary_a it_o follow_v that_o the_o righteous_a do_v not_o cease_v to_o bring_v forth_o wisdom_n by_o wholesome_a doctrine_n by_o good_a admonition_n by_o holy_a correction_n and_o just_a threat_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v say_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o righteous_a will_v talk_v of_o wisdom_n this_o same_o be_v chief_o fulfil_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o 3â—_n psal_n 37._o 3â—_n for_o to_o declare_v well_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v a_o mouth_n &_o wisdom_n unto_o his_o apostle_n saint_n paul_n do_v declare_v it_o when_o he_o say_v this_o grace_n be_v give_v i_o etc._n etc._n and_o when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o preach_v 28._o luk._n 21._o 15_o ephe._n 3._o 8._o collo_fw-la 1._o 28._o the_o gospel_n admonish_v every_o man_n and_o teach_v every_o man_n in_o all_o wisdom_n that_o we_o may_v present_v every_o man_n perfect_a in_o christ_n jesus_n against_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o righteous_a he_o set_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o froward_a that_o be_v a_o froward_a tongue_n which_o speak_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n filthiness_n and_o wickedness_n lie_v fraud_n curse_v slander_a false_a swear_n flattery_n wanton_a song_n and_o other_o idle_a word_n all_o these_o thing_n be_v evil_a fruit_n the_o which_o ought_v not_o to_o proceed_v from_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o faithful_a neither_o can_v they_o utter_v such_o and_o because_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o froward_a bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n solomon_n do_v place_v it_o in_o order_n and_o also_o do_v compare_v it_o unto_o evil_a tree_n when_o he_o say_v that_o it_o shall_v be_v root_v out_o wherein_o he_o signify_v that_o after_o the_o froward_a have_v misuse_v their_o tongue_n at_o pleasure_n by_o blaspheme_v of_o god_n and_o slander_v of_o their_o neighbour_n in_o diverse_a sort_n that_o at_o the_o last_o they_o shall_v be_v confound_v and_o shall_v be_v compel_v to_o hold_v their_o peace_n for_o they_o show_v there_o be_v no_o faithfulness_n in_o their_o mouth_n their_o inward_a part_n be_v very_a wickedness_n with_o our_o tongue_n will_v we_o prevail_v we_o be_v they_o that_o ought_v to_o speak_v who_o be_v lord_n over_o we_o 9_o psal_n 5._o 10_o &_o 12._o 4._o &_o 73._o 9_o for_o they_o stretch_v forth_o their_o mouth_n unto_o the_o heaven_n and_o their_o tongue_n go_v through_o the_o world_n but_o it_o shall_v happen_v to_o they_o at_o the_o last_o as_o the_o psalmist_n pray_v against_o they_o reward_n they_o according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o own_o 4._o psal_n 28._o 4._o invention_n the_o lord_n shall_v root_v out_o all_o deceitful_a lip_n and_o the_o tongue_n that_o 3._o psal_n 12._o 3._o speak_v proud_a thing_n but_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o solomon_n be_v not_o content_v only_o to_o say_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o froward_a in_o the_o singular_a number_n but_o do_v attribute_n also_o unto_o the_o tongue_n many_o wickedness_n this_o be_v to_o show_v brief_o that_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n be_v stop_v and_o infect_v with_o a_o great_a abundance_n of_o wickedness_n and_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a or_o at_o the_o least_o very_a hard_a to_o remedy_v the_o same_o as_o more_o at_o large_a saint_n james_n do_v declare_v say_v behold_v we_o put_v bit_n into_o the_o horse_n mouth_n that_o they_o shall_v obey_v we_o and_o 3_o jam._n 3._o 3_o we_o turn_v about_o all_o their_o body_n etc._n etc._n 32_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o righteous_a will_v speak_v thing_n pleasant_a but_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o wicked_a speak_v froward_a thing_n the_o righteous_a man_n for_o to_o utter_v wisdom_n well_o take_v heed_n of_o the_o speak_n with_o his_o lip_n any_o thing_n that_o shall_v displease_v god_n or_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v irksome_a or_o troublesome_a unto_o his_o neighbour_n but_o he_o guide_v his_o lip_n wise_o speak_v according_a as_o he_o know_v to_o be_v the_o pleasure_n and_o will_n of_o god_n and_o therewith_o he_o labour_v to_o please_v all_o man_n with_o his_o word_n so_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a without_o offend_v of_o god_n and_o without_o give_v of_o offence_n to_o his_o neighbour_n this_o be_v that_o which_o solomon_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o righteous_a will_v speak_v of_o acceptable_a thing_n whereupon_o follow_v that_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v occupy_v in_o pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o which_o he_o will_v have_v continual_o in_o the_o mouth_n of_o man_n these_o word_n i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n lay_v up_o then_o these_o word_n in_o your_o heart_n see_v that_o god_n so_o straight_o 18._o deut._n 6._o 6._o &_o 11._o 18._o and_o express_o command_v this_o same_o it_o follow_v that_o if_o we_o occupy_v ourselves_o in_o speak_v so_o that_o then_o our_o tongue_n will_v speak_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o he_o now_o that_o which_o please_v the_o creator_n and_o lord_n of_o all_o the_o world_n ought_v well_o also_o to_o please_v his_o creature_n that_o be_v his_o subject_n who_o for_o to_o please_v he_o aught_o to_o love_v that_o which_o they_o know_v will_v please_v he_o consider_v also_o the_o excellency_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o word_n &_o the_o sweetness_n thereof_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pure_a word_n the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o undefiled_a law_n convert_n the_o soul_n o_o how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o 103._o psal_n 12._o 7._o &_o 19_o 8._o &_o 119._o 103._o word_n unto_o my_o throat_n yea_o sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n the_o wicked_a which_o despise_v and_o reject_v the_o word_n have_v no_o clean_a mouth_n but_o filthy_a &_o infect_v and_o altogether_o disorder_v &_o give_v up_o to_o evil_a speak_n and_o to_o cast_v up_o out_o of_o their_o throat_n all_o filthiness_n and_o stink_a savour_n this_o be_v it_o which_o solomon_n mean_v when_o he_o say_v but_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o wicked_a do_v speak_v froward_a thing_n they_o be_v a_o viperous_a generation_n and_o therefore_o they_o can_v not_o speak_v well_o see_v they_o themselves_o be_v evil_a for_o out_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v man_n use_v not_o to_o gather_v grape_n of_o thorn_n nor_o fig_n of_o thistle_n wherefore_o we_o know_v that_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o solomon_n have_v say_v that_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o forward_o shall_v be_v root_v out_o for_o since_o that_o the_o wicked_a by_o the_o evil_a fruit_n of_o their_o mouth_n do_v labour_n to_o poison_n and_o to_o destroy_v their_o neighbour_n
this_o world_n yet_o do_v they_o not_o call_v themselves_o home_n to_o consider_v against_o who_o they_o quarrel_v for_o to_o humble_v themselves_o but_o do_v harden_v themselves_o through_o pride_n and_o presumption_n as_o pharaoh_n when_o he_o pursue_v the_o people_n of_o god_n have_v diverse_a wound_n &_o yet_o he_o cease_v not_o to_o rebel_v even_o so_o he_o be_v &_o shall_v continue_v in_o eternal_a confusion_n as_o all_o other_o proud_a &_o arrogant_a person_n that_o will_v not_o submit_v &_o humble_v themselves_o now_o behold_v the_o day_n come_v that_o shall_v burn_v as_o a_o oven_n and_o all_o the_o proud_a yea_o and_o all_o that_o 1._o mala._n 4._o 1._o do_v wicked_o shall_v be_v stubble_n and_o the_o day_n that_o come_v shall_v burn_v they_o up_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o shall_v leave_v they_o neither_o root_n nor_o branch_n the_o high_a look_n of_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v humble_v and_o the_o loftiness_n of_o man_n shall_v be_v abace_v and_o the_o lord_n only_o shall_v be_v exalt_v in_o that_o day_n etc._n etc._n we_o must_v therefore_o be_v humble_a and_o we_o 11._o esay_n 2._o 11._o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a although_o the_o world_n do_v contemn_v and_o reject_v we_o and_o that_o we_o be_v count_v as_o the_o filth_n and_o dung_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v confound_v nor_o ashamed_a for_o all_o the_o dishonour_n that_o man_n labour_v to_o work_v we_o but_o we_o shall_v be_v praise_v and_o honour_v so_o much_o as_o shall_v be_v expedient_a for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o for_o our_o spiritual_a health_n joseph_n have_v experience_n thereof_o in_o egypt_n david_n have_v experience_n thereof_o in_o diverse_a sort_n and_o therefore_o the_o scripture_n confess_v that_o god_n have_v choose_v &_o elect_v he_o and_o also_o he_o general_o confess_v even_o thou_o have_v set_v i_o up_o from_o my_o enemy_n that_o rise_v against_o i_o thou_o have_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o cruel_a man_n his_o eye_n consider_v the_o poor_a and_o his_o eye_n lid_n tri_v the_o child_n of_o man_n he_o have_v show_v strength_n with_o his_o arm_n he_o have_v scatter_v the_o proud_a 53._o psal_n 18._o 48._o psal_n 11._o 4._o luke_n 1._o 51._o &_o 52._o &_o 53._o in_o the_o imagination_n of_o their_o heart_n he_o have_v put_v down_o the_o mighty_a from_o their_o seat_n and_o have_v exalt_v they_o of_o low_a degree_n he_o have_v fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n and_o send_v away_o the_o scotfree_a empty_a these_o be_v the_o word_n of_o the_o virgin_n mary_n likewise_o our_o lord_n jesus_n who_o be_v esteem_v as_o the_o shame_n and_o scum_n of_o the_o world_n have_v be_v high_o exalt_v therefore_o we_o must_v chief_o 4._o phil._n 2._o 9_o mat._n 11._o 29._o joh._n 13._o 14._o mat._n 18._o 4._o learn_v of_o our_o lord_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o his_o example_n also_o he_o have_v make_v we_o a_o promise_n which_o ought_v great_o to_o move_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o whosoever_o therefore_o shall_v humble_v 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and_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v a_o singular_a benefit_n of_o god_n to_o be_v preserve_v 6._o rom._n 16._o 17._o col._n 2._o 6._o ephe._n 4._o 17._o &_o 5._o 6._o from_o the_o deceit_n and_o counterfeit_n speech_n feign_a and_o false_a and_o not_o to_o consent_v unto_o heresy_n and_o wicked_a doctrine_n and_o also_o not_o to_o be_v stain_v with_o any_o of_o they_o we_o have_v need_v to_o pray_v unto_o god_n after_o this_o sort_n deliver_v my_o soul_n o_o lord_n from_o lie_v lip_n and_o 3._o psal_n 120._o 2._o psal_n 140._o 1._o 2._o 3._o from_o a_o deceitful_a tongue_n again_o deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o the_o evil_a man_n preserve_v i_o from_o the_o cruel_a man_n which_o ymagine_v evil_a thing_n in_o their_o heart_n and_o make_v war_n continual_o they_o have_v sharpen_v tongue_n like_o a_o serpent_n adder_n poison_n be_v under_o their_o lip_n but_o albeit_o that_o the_o wicked_a may_v be_v snare_v in_o all_o these_o foresay_a manner_n yet_o the_o meaning_n most_o meet_a for_o this_o place_n be_v that_o the_o wicked_a can_v beware_v nor_o take_v heed_n from_o be_v overthrow_v and_o destroy_v by_o fair_a and_o flatter_a speech_n by_o lie_n and_o false_a witness_n by_o slaunderinge_n and_o false_a report_n by_o false_a doctrine_n and_o tradition_n of_o man_n for_o as_o he_o ymagine_v nothing_o but_o evil_a and_o destruction_n and_o appli_v his_o mouth_n yea_o all_o his_o member_n to_o hurt_v and_o annoy_v his_o neighbour_n he_o right_o deserve_v to_o have_v the_o like_o happen_v unto_o he_o this_o same_o may_v be_v understand_v when_o against_o the_o evil_a man_n he_o set_v the_o just_a and_o against_o to_o be_v snare_v he_o set_v to_o come_v out_o of_o adversity_n say_v but_o the_o just_a shall_v come_v out_o of_o adversity_n he_o call_v he_o righteous_a here_o which_o do_v not_o ymagine_v nor_o say_v any_o thing_n that_o may_v hurt_v or_o annoy_v his_o neighbour_n he_o do_v not_o promise_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v without_o adversity_n for_o experience_n teach_v the_o contrary_a great_a be_v the_o trouble_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v 20._o psal_n 34._o 20._o they_o out_o of_o all_o but_o according_a to_o the_o promise_n here_o set_v down_o he_o say_v that_o he_o shall_v come_v out_o of_o adversity_n whatsoever_o then_o the_o wicked_a do_v ymagine_v think_v say_v or_o do_v against_o the_o just_a they_o can_v destroy_v they_o the_o wicked_a watch_v the_o righteous_a &_o 22._o psal_n 37._o 22._o seek_v to_o slay_v he_o but_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o leave_v he_o in_o his_o hand_n etc._n etc._n in_o this_o promise_n we_o be_v exhort_v unto_o patience_n for_o trouble_n or_o adversity_n lie_v upon_o we_o since_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o just_a shall_v come_v out_o thereof_o he_o say_v not_o that_o he_o do_v present_o come_v out_o but_o in_o time_n to_o come_v he_o shall_v come_v forth_o he_o tell_v not_o when_o and_o so_o it_o seem_v unto_o our_o reason_n that_o god_n linger_v and_o tarry_v long_o ere_o he_o help_v we_o but_o it_o be_v no_o slackness_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o 2._o heb._n 10._o 37._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 9_o jam._n 5._o 10._o heb._n 12._o 2._o we_o shall_v not_o fail_v nor_o stumble_v we_o must_v take_v heed_n unto_o the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o chief_o unto_o our_o lord_n jesus_n he_o be_v not_o only_o our_o example_n but_o also_o our_o strength_n and_o virtue_n it_o be_v he_o which_o be_v our_o patience_n for_o we_o can_v stand_v fast_o and_o continue_v except_o that_o he_o fortify_v and_o uphold_v us._n 14_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v satiate_a with_o good_a thing_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o the_o recompense_n of_o a_o man_n hand_n shall_v god_n give_v unto_o he_o solomon_n exhort_v we_o to_o use_v well_o our_o mouth_n and_o to_o employ_v they_o to_o speak_v truth_n to_o thank_v to_o praise_v and_o to_o call_v upon_o god_n our_o father_n by_o prayer_n when_o he_o promise_v we_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v satiate_v etc._n etc._n and_o herein_o he_o somewhat_o allude_v unto_o the_o old_a sacrifice_n 23._o deut._n 12._o 7._o &_o 14._o 23._o for_o as_o they_o which_o offer_v the_o sacrifice_n do_v eat_v of_o they_o by_o the_o permission_n and_o ordinance_n of_o god_n even_o so_o by_o follow_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o prophet_n o_o sea_n if_o we_o take_v the_o word_n with_o we_o and_o 2_o ose_n 14._o 2_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n &_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o will_v we_o render_v the_o calf_n of_o our_o lip_n and_o that_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o give_v thanks_n always_o unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n that_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o lip_n which_o confess_v his_o name_n 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o if_o i_o say_v in_o follow_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o above_o name_v holy_a man_n we_o apply_v our_o mouth_n to_o speak_v truth_n and_o that_o by_o they_o we_o give_v good_a counsel_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n admonish_v exhort_v correct_v and_o threaten_v they_o for_o to_o bring_v they_o unto_o true_a repentance_n and_o to_o strengthen_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n if_o feel_v our_o necessity_n we_o open_v our_o mouth_n for_o to_o require_v and_o call_v upon_o god_n for_o to_o help_v we_o and_o true_o confess_v that_o he_o be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o goodness_n and_o do_v occupy_v our_o tongue_n in_o give_v of_o thanks_n unto_o he_o and_o to_o sing_v forth_o his_o praise_n he_o will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o lack_v or_o want_v any_o thing_n but_o will_v give_v we_o enough_o and_o contentation_n the_o ancient_a levite_n and_o sacrificer_n by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n be_v nourish_v and_o sustain_v by_o use_v their_o ministry_n 11._o num._n 18._o 9_o deut._n 10._o 9_o &_o 18._o 1._o 1._o chro._n 6._o 31._o num._n 10._o 10_o psal_n 8._o 2._o &_o 11._o david_n ordain_v of_o they_o to_o be_v over_o the_o art_n of_o sing_v according_a as_o be_v command_v in_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o psalm_n 81._o have_v respect_n unto_o this_o order_n of_o the_o service_n of_o god_n do_v bid_v we_o sing_v joyful_o and_o afterwards_o do_v promise_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v say_v open_v thy_o mouth_n wide_o and_o i_o shall_v fill_v it_o for_o to_o do_v this_o well_o it_o suffice_v not_o for_o the_o mouth_n alone_o to_o be_v occupy_v but_o the_o song_n must_v come_v from_o the_o mind_n etc._n etc._n that_o which_o proceed_v from_o the_o mouth_n of_o papist_n be_v no_o fruit_n but_o poison_n as_o we_o may_v understande_v and_o gather_v and_o therefore_o this_o promise_n do_v nothing_o appertain_v unto_o they_o as_o also_o they_o be_v nothing_o partaker_n thereof_o for_o they_o burn_v so_o much_o with_o avarice_n that_o they_o be_v never_o satisfy_v and_o make_v themselves_o believe_v that_o they_o serve_v god_n and_o his_o church_n well_o when_o they_o can_v make_v the_o water_n come_v to_o the_o mill_n as_o be_v say_v or_o increase_v the_o good_n of_o the_o church_n of_o such_o kind_n of_o people_n saint_n paul_n say_v that_o they_o be_v of_o a_o corrupt_a mind_n after_o this_o promise_n he_o add_v and_o the_o recompense_n of_o the_o hand_n etc._n etc._n this_o sentence_n contain_v partly_o a_o promise_n and_o partly_o a_o threaten_a as_o we_o may_v understande_v by_o other_o place_n this_o sentence_n as_o also_o the_o former_a promise_n shall_v chief_o be_v accomplish_v at_o the_o last_o day_n yet_o notwithstanding_o in_o look_v for_o it_o the_o lord_n do_v show_v some_o proof_n thereof_o for_o even_o in_o this_o life_n present_a the_o good_a be_v so_o well_o recompense_v that_o they_o content_v themselves_o contrary_o we_o may_v see_v fearful_a punishemente_n fall_n and_o
light_n upon_o the_o wicked_a the_o which_o be_v pay_v they_o after_o their_o desert_n but_o that_o which_o be_v give_v unto_o the_o good_a come_v of_o mere_a grace_n as_o above_o in_o the_o 11._o chapter_n 18._o verse_n and_o chapter_n 12._o verse_n 2._o 15_o the_o way_n of_o a_o fool_n be_v right_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n but_o he_o that_o hear_v counsel_n be_v wise_a when_o after_o the_o natural_a reason_n or_o human_a sense_n or_o the_o affection_n of_o the_o flesh_n we_o follow_v our_o fantasy_n invention_n and_o good_a intentes_fw-la we_o seem_v to_o ourselves_o to_o be_v very_o wise_a and_o that_o we_o walk_v upright_o but_o since_o that_o in_o so_o do_v we_o wander_v and_o go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n which_o be_v teach_v we_o by_o the_o word_n the_o which_o only_o be_v right_a solomon_n or_o rather_o the_o holy_a ghost_n let_v not_o to_o pronounce_v we_o fool_n when_o he_o say_v the_o way_n of_o a_o fool_n etc._n etc._n moses_n see_v before_o hand_n how_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n do_v stray_v from_o 3â—_n deut._n 3â—_n the_o service_n of_o god_n that_o he_o have_v teach_v they_o by_o his_o word_n call_v they_o fool_n and_o unwise_a say_v they_o have_v corrupt_v themselves_o towards_o he_o by_o their_o vice_n etc._n etc._n for_o the_o self_n same_o cause_n jeremy_n also_o since_o that_o time_n have_v call_v they_o fool_n say_v hear_v now_o this_o o_o foolish_a people_n and_o without_o understanding_n which_o 21._o jere._n â—_o 21._o have_v eye_n and_o see_v not_o which_o have_v ear_n and_o hear_v not_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o papist_n at_o this_o day_n do_v the_o like_a delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n we_o may_v true_o say_v they_o be_v a_o foolish_a people_n now_o if_o they_o which_o think_v they_o do_v well_o be_v foolish_a by_o a_o strong_a reason_n they_o which_o boast_v themselves_o in_o their_o wickedness_n the_o which_o they_o commit_v against_o their_o conscience_n deserve_v well_o to_o be_v count_v foolish_a for_o this_o cause_n also_o it_o be_v say_v of_o they_o the_o fool_n have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n etc._n etc._n except_o therefore_o that_o â—_o psal_n 14._o â—_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o that_o which_o we_o say_v or_o do_v be_v according_a to_o that_o which_o god_n teach_v we_o by_o his_o word_n let_v we_o take_v good_a heed_n from_o persuade_v ourselves_o that_o we_o do_v walk_v right_a for_o there_o be_v no_o way_n right_a but_o only_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n god_n do_v show_v unto_o we_o in_o his_o law_n the_o same_o be_v not_o we_o aswell_o for_o that_o that_o of_o our_o nature_n we_o forsake_v it_o and_o be_v not_o please_v therewith_o as_o also_o for_o that_o we_o can_v walk_v but_o that_o god_n will_v guide_v we_o nor_o go_v forewarde_n without_o his_o assistance_n as_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o the_o hundred_o and_o nynetienth_fw-mi psalm_n therefore_o when_o any_o thing_n do_v delight_v we_o beside_o the_o word_n of_o god_n we_o be_v foolish_a for_o our_o way_n be_v right_a before_o our_o eye_n the_o same_o be_v call_v we_o aswell_o for_o that_o that_o we_o become_v forgetful_a of_o god_n despise_v he_o and_o rebel_n against_o he_o for_o to_o follow_v our_o fantasy_n and_o affection_n as_o also_o for_o that_o that_o whatsoever_o please_v we_o be_v invent_v by_o our_o brain_n or_o come_v from_o our_o father_n which_o have_v be_v ignorant_a of_o the_o word_n or_o that_o we_o attribute_v the_o same_o unto_o our_o wisdom_n and_o cunning_a unto_o our_o care_n and_o diligence_n and_o indeed_o we_o do_v well_o deserve_v that_o such_o way_n shall_v be_v we_o see_v it_o be_v nothing_o worth_a for_o see_v that_o we_o be_v good_a for_o nothing_o we_o can_v be_v occupy_v about_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v aught_o whereupon_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o be_v foolish_a if_o we_o delight_v in_o such_o work_n for_o in_o such_o sort_n do_v we_o declare_v open_o our_o foolishenesse_n when_o that_o which_o be_v nothing_o worth_a yea_o rather_o which_o be_v hurtful_a unto_o we_o do_v please_v us._n contrary_o if_o so_o be_v by_o renounce_v of_o that_o which_o be_v our_o own_o and_o abhor_v it_o we_o do_v give_v ear_n unto_o those_o which_o give_v we_o good_a counsel_n and_o believe_v the_o same_o delight_v to_o follow_v it_o and_o to_o order_v our_o life_n thereafter_o we_o be_v wise_a as_o solomon_n do_v affirm_v say_v but_o he_o that_o hear_v counsel_n be_v wise_a he_o speak_v not_o here_o of_o the_o corporal_a and_o external_a hear_n but_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o 25._o pro._n 1._o 25._o spiritual_a for_o albeit_o that_o the_o counsel_n whereof_o he_o speak_v be_v the_o pure_a word_n of_o truth_n which_o serve_v to_o teach_v to_o exhort_v to_o correct_v and_o to_o threaten_v many_o do_v hear_v this_o word_n and_o yet_o be_v not_o 26._o mat._n 7._o 26._o wise_a we_o must_v therefore_o hear_v with_o a_o earnest_a mind_n to_o take_v pleasure_n and_o to_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o follow_v the_o counsel_n that_o be_v give_v we_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o by_o his_o word_n otherwise_o we_o must_v look_v for_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n yea_o more_o than_o the_o papist_n 26._o pro._n 1._o 26._o or_o other_o infidel_n which_o have_v not_o such_o communication_n of_o counsel_n as_o we_o have_v they_o have_v counsel_n which_o make_v to_o err_v and_o we_o have_v counsel_n which_o lead_v we_o straight_o to_o life_n if_o we_o follow_v it_o notwithstanding_o they_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o excusable_a than_o the_o most_o unthankeful_a as_o be_v they_o who_o god_n lighten_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o pure_a truth_n and_o do_v despise_v it_o mock_v refuse_v and_o persecute_v it_o moreover_o for_o to_o show_v ourselves_o wise_a and_o 34._o luke_n 18._o 11._o john_n 9_o 28._o &_o 34._o not_o to_o be_v count_v fool_n let_v we_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o condemn_v ourselves_o then_o to_o boast_v ourselves_o let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o the_o pharisee_n 16_o a_o fool_n in_o a_o day_n shall_v be_v know_v by_o his_o anger_n but_o he_o that_o cover_v shame_n be_v wise_a man_n be_v of_o such_o a_o nature_n that_o he_o will_v be_v fear_v and_o doubt_v and_o can_v suffer_v to_o be_v despise_v nor_o to_o receive_v any_o sign_n of_o contempt_n if_o it_o seem_v to_o he_o that_o any_o labour_n to_o trouble_v he_o he_o be_v straightway_o move_v with_o anger_n and_o wrath_n and_o sudden_o do_v show_v it_o by_o contention_n debate_n strife_n and_o uproar_n in_o outrageous_a word_n and_o violent_a deed_n he_o boil_v so_o vehement_o with_o impatientie_n and_o fury_n he_o have_v so_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v revenge_v for_o the_o injury_n that_o he_o persuade_v himself_o to_o be_v do_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o lose_v all_o boldness_n and_o can_v dissemble_v his_o naughty_a stomach_n and_o yet_o it_o seem_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o be_v mighty_a and_o strong_a and_o that_o he_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o honest_a man_n and_o that_o his_o heart_n be_v upright_o because_o he_o suffer_v none_o to_o bite_v he_o neither_o to_o tread_v he_o under_o foot_n but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v pronounce_v he_o to_o be_v a_o fool_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o solomon_n when_o he_o say_v a_o fool_n in_o a_o day_n shalbe_a know_v etc._n etc._n say_v a_o fool_n in_o a_o day_n he_o mean_v not_o that_o the_o fool_n be_v satisfy_v to_o have_v show_v his_o anger_n and_o wrath_n for_o a_o little_a while_n and_o afterward_o return_v to_o be_v reconcile_v and_o to_o be_v friend_n again_o with_o they_o with_o who_o he_o be_v angry_a as_o every_o one_o of_o we_o must_v do_v in_o follow_v the_o goodness_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o he_o endure_v but_o a_o while_n in_o his_o anger_n but_o in_o his_o favour_n be_v life_n â—_o psal_n 30._o â—_o and_o for_o to_o follow_v he_o we_o must_v obey_v saint_n paul_n be_v angry_a but_o sin_v not_o etc._n etc._n again_o let_v all_o bitterness_n anger_n 31._o ephe._n 4._o 26._o 31._o and_o wrath_n cry_v and_o evil_a speak_n be_v put_v away_o from_o you_o with_o all_o maliciousness_n etc._n etc._n but_o he_o mean_v that_o we_o must_v not_o dwell_v and_o abide_v long_o in_o the_o company_n of_o a_o fool_n for_o to_o know_v the_o wickedness_n of_o his_o heart_n for_o as_o soon_o as_o a_o man_n shall_v have_v remove_v but_o a_o straw_n without_o his_o will_n without_o purpose_v to_o offend_v he_o he_o show_v by_o injury_n raging_n and_o violence_n what_o he_o be_v within_o as_o cain_n against_o abel_n core_n dathan_n and_o abyram_n against_o moses_n saul_n against_o david_n the_o enemy_n of_o the_o truth_n against_o the_o child_n of_o god_n not_o only_o 16._o num._n 16._o amongst_o the_o papist_n but_o
also_o there_o where_o they_o brag_v of_o the_o reformation_n of_o the_o gospel_n also_o when_o he_o say_v in_o a_o day_n he_o mean_v not_o that_o the_o fool_n do_v spew_v forth_o all_o the_o poison_n of_o his_o heart_n in_o one_o day_n or_o in_o a_o little_a tyme._n experience_n teach_v we_o the_o contrary_a for_o we_o see_v that_o from_o day_n to_o day_n the_o wicked_a show_n themselves_o more_o furious_a against_o the_o faithful_a but_o he_o mean_v that_o they_o be_v easy_a and_o do_v sudden_o show_v their_o impatiency_n and_o fury_n in_o this_o solomon_n do_v exhort_v we_o that_o we_o will_v not_o be_v hasty_o angry_a except_o we_o will_v be_v count_v fool_n that_o be_v to_o say_v contemner_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o word_n the_o which_o for_o to_o obey_v and_o to_o fulfil_v the_o humour_n of_o choler_n be_v not_o fit_a neither_o do_v they_o care_v also_o and_o therefore_o saint_n james_n do_v admonish_v we_o let_v every_o man_n be_v swift_a to_o hear_v and_o slow_a to_o anger_v etc._n etc._n we_o see_v here_o that_o we_o ought_v high_o to_o esteem_v gentleness_n softness_n meekness_n and_o friendliness_n when_o we_o will_v not_o that_o man_n shall_v esteem_v we_o fool_n nor_o contemner_n of_o god_n if_o we_o be_v endue_v with_o such_o goodness_n as_o that_o we_o will_v not_o despise_v god_n &_o labour_n also_o that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v despise_v and_o that_o his_o name_n shall_v not_o be_v blaspheme_v by_o we_o likewise_o we_o will_v easy_o dissemble_v and_o cover_v the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o will_v not_o seek_v to_o make_v they_o a_o reproach_n neither_o to_o lay_v any_o fault_n to_o their_o charge_n though_o they_o have_v offend_v we_o and_o shall_v be_v lead_v and_o induce_v thus_o to_o govern_v ourselves_o by_o a_o holy_a wisdom_n and_o good_a counsel_n solomon_n do_v teach_v we_o this_o same_o when_o he_o say_v but_o he_o that_o cover_v shame_n be_v wise_a that_o we_o must_v thus_o understande_v this_o sentence_n solomon_n himself_o do_v show_v it_o when_o against_o the_o knowledge_n of_o wrath_n he_o set_v hide_v or_o cover_v of_o shame_n and_o against_o the_o fool_n he_o set_v the_o wise_a man_n and_o though_o the_o antithesis_fw-la be_v very_o proper_a even_o according_a to_o man_n reason_n yet_o solomon_n speak_v against_o the_o opinion_n and_o judgement_n of_o the_o world_n in_o both_o the_o part_n of_o this_o proverb_n for_o first_o of_o all_o the_o world_n esteem_v and_o judge_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o be_v upright_o and_o perfect_a and_o not_o fearful_a nor_o cowarde_o if_o when_o he_o show_v by_o wrath_n and_o anger_n that_o he_o can_v bear_v if_o he_o feel_v himself_o grieve_v and_o that_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o revenge_v himself_o either_o by_o word_n or_o by_o deed_n secondary_o the_o world_n do_v not_o count_v this_o discretion_n or_o wisdom_n when_o a_o man_n will_v dissemble_v or_o cover_v a_o offence_n and_o that_o he_o be_v not_o quick_a to_o revile_v and_o rage_v against_o he_o that_o have_v offend_v he_o except_o he_o fly_v for_o to_o take_v the_o better_a leap_n that_o be_v to_o say_v to_o seek_v to_o have_v he_o who_o he_o judge_v to_o be_v his_o enemy_n at_o his_o more_o advantage_n and_o to_o handle_v he_o after_o his_o desire_n solomon_n speak_v not_o of_o such_o wisdom_n which_o be_v rather_o set_v malice_n but_o of_o the_o same_o whereby_o we_o bear_v with_o our_o neighbour_n and_o wish_v not_o to_o anger_v nor_o hurt_v he_o this_o wisdom_n proceed_v of_o true_a charity_n whereunto_o 4_o 1._o cor._n 13._o 4_o ephe._n 4._o 2._o 32._o &_o 5._o 2._o col._n 3._o 13._o mat._n 5._o 39_o rom._n 12._o 14._o 17._o &_o 13._o 4_o we_o be_v exhort_v let_v we_o therefore_o know_v that_o we_o be_v here_o admonish_v to_o fly_v and_o eschew_v revenge_v of_o our_o own_o and_o private_a injury_n as_o also_o our_o lord_n do_v teach_v us._n but_o yet_o notwithstanding_o let_v we_o not_o think_v but_o that_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o faithful_a and_o christian_n to_o exercise_n and_o execute_v the_o office_n of_o a_o magistrate_n and_o judge_n in_o do_v justice_n by_o wrath_n upon_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a 17_o he_o that_o speak_v truth_n will_v show_v righteousness_n but_o a_o false_a witness_n use_v deceit_n there_o be_v many_o way_n of_o speak_a truth_n though_o there_o be_v 25._o john_n 14._o 6._o &_o 17._o 17._o ephe._n 4._o 25._o not_o diverse_a truth_n but_o one_o which_o be_v god_n and_o his_o word_n our_o lord_n do_v show_v it_o and_o therefore_o in_o what_o state_n soever_o we_o be_v we_o must_v speak_v truth_n now_o forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v diverse_a state_n it_o follow_v there_o be_v many_o way_n of_o speak_a truth_n the_o which_o may_v be_v gather_v into_o four_o part_n first_o of_o all_o the_o pastor_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v minister_n of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o above_o all_o other_o aught_o to_o profess_v truth_n have_v their_o manner_n of_o speak_a truth_n by_o public_a and_o private_a preach_v the_o pure_a gospel_n and_o by_o the_o same_o to_o admonish_v to_o reproove_v to_o comfort_v to_o chide_v and_o threaten_v and_o to_o make_v afraid_a secondary_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v righteous_a and_o not_o false_o blame_v have_v their_o kind_n of_o speak_v truth_n when_o they_o pronounce_v their_o sentence_n with_o desire_n of_o 1._o exo._n 18._o 21._o &_o 23._o 1._o gift_n without_o regard_v the_o person_n but_o only_o according_a as_o matter_n shall_v be_v due_o and_o plain_o prove_v etc._n etc._n three_o they_o which_o be_v call_v for_o witness_n have_v their_o way_n of_o speak_a truth_n when_o they_o plain_o declare_v that_o which_o they_o know_v and_o desire_v not_o to_o slander_v nor_o flatter_v nor_o to_o speak_v any_o thing_n that_o may_v hurt_v the_o good_a name_n of_o their_o neighbour_n neither_o to_o hurt_v he_o either_o in_o his_o body_n or_o in_o his_o good_n but_o do_v labour_n to_o obey_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n write_v in_o exodus_fw-la the_o 20._o chapter_n and_o 23._o chapter_n four_o the_o manner_n of_o speak_a truth_n in_o our_o common_a familiar_a and_o private_a talk_n be_v that_o we_o shall_v talk_v together_o of_o thing_n and_o matter_n even_o so_o as_o they_o be_v and_o as_o we_o know_v they_o without_o flatter_v and_o slander_v without_o affection_n of_o tell_v news_n and_o without_o delight_v to_o consume_v and_o pass_v away_o the_o time_n in_o reason_v and_o babble_v as_o vain_a people_n give_v to_o idleness_n and_o slothfulness_n for_o it_o be_v very_o hard_a for_o such_o man_n to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o truth_n but_o must_v needs_o from_o the_o great_a vanity_n of_o their_o heart_n speak_v vain_a thing_n who_o step_n we_o may_v not_o follow_v and_o therefore_o must_v we_o be_v sober_a in_o word_n and_o also_o not_o to_o open_v our_o mouth_n but_o to_o talk_v and_o come_v of_o thing_n profitable_a and_o necessary_a as_o of_o thing_n which_o may_v serve_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o profit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o of_o those_o matter_n which_o concern_v our_o state_n and_o vocation_n etc._n etc._n loe_o these_o be_v the_o manner_n the_o which_o we_o must_v hold_v in_o speak_v truth_n unto_o the_o which_o if_o we_o be_v well_o give_v we_o will_v utter_v nothing_o that_o may_v redound_v to_o the_o hurt_n of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o will_v rather_o procure_v that_o right_o may_v be_v do_v to_o they_o and_o to_o render_v to_o every_o man_n that_o which_o be_v his_o without_o fraud_n or_o deceit_n solomon_n do_v signify_v the_o same_o say_v he_o that_o speak_v truth_n will_v show_v righteousness_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n do_v well_o preach_v righteousness_n when_o by_o their_o ministry_n they_o labour_v to_o turn_v we_o away_o from_o all_o superstition_n and_o idolatry_n and_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o wickedness_n whereby_o the_o devil_n do_v hold_v we_o captive_a under_o his_o tyranny_n that_o they_o may_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o same_o and_o by_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o our_o lord_n the_o magistrate_n do_v show_v forth_o righteousness_n when_o by_o their_o sentence_n and_o judgement_n they_o render_v right_a to_o they_o to_o who_o it_o belong_v etc._n etc._n the_o witness_n by_o their_o true_a deposition_n do_v show_v forth_o righteousness_n for_o so_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v they_o guide_v the_o judge_n and_o show_v they_o the_o way_n to_o minister_v justice_n also_o when_o in_o our_o familiar_a talk_n and_o communication_n we_o continewe_v speak_v of_o truth_n we_o show_v forth_o justice_n for_o our_o word_n do_v tend_v neither_o to_o disceite_n nor_o hurt_n but_o to_o do_v right_a pleasure_n and_o service_n
unto_o our_o neighbour_n wherefore_o let_v we_o understande_v that_o to_o speak_v truth_n consist_v not_o only_o in_o the_o mouth_n but_o also_o in_o work_v solomon_n do_v well_o teach_v it_o we_o when_o he_o join_v righteousness_n together_o with_o truth_n and_o that_o afterwards_o against_o righteousness_n he_o set_v fraud_n say_v but_o a_o false_a witness_n use_v disceite_n as_o we_o have_v set_v four_o kind_n of_o speak_a truth_n and_o to_o show_v righteousness_n so_o may_v we_o do_v the_o like_a in_o speak_v of_o false_a witness_n and_o in_o work_v disceite_n beside_o this_o let_v we_o learn_v that_o by_o this_o antithesis_fw-la or_o against_o set_v solomon_n do_v exhort_v we_o to_o have_v truth_n and_o righteousness_n in_o great_a reverence_n see_v that_o none_o of_o we_o will_v be_v count_v liar_n nor_o deceiver_n etc._n etc._n 18_o there_o be_v that_o speak_v word_n like_o the_o prickinge_n of_o a_o sword_n but_o the_o tongue_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n be_v health_n there_o be_v none_o of_o we_o that_o will_v be_v prick_v or_o harm_v but_o do_v aâ—â—_n desire_v health_n and_o do_v labour_n by_o all_o mean_v possible_a to_o avoid_v all_o danger_n and_o hurt_n and_o to_o keep_v our_o body_n in_o good_a order_n and_o safety_n now_o if_o we_o have_v care_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v not_o so_o excellent_a as_o our_o soul_n by_o a_o more_o strong_a reason_n we_o must_v take_v care_n of_o they_o and_o to_o keep_v they_o that_o they_o be_v not_o prick_v but_o that_o they_o may_v obtain_v health_n and_o that_o therein_o they_o shall_v continue_v and_o increase_v for_o to_o come_v to_o this_o there_o be_v company_n and_o feloweshippe_n that_o we_o must_v fly_v and_o reject_v and_o other_o that_o we_o must_v seek_v and_o keep_v solomon_n do_v well_o give_v we_o this_o same_o to_o understande_v when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v that_o speak_v word_n etc._n etc._n here_o by_o that_o which_o he_o place_v the_o wise_a against_o he_o which_o speak_v like_o the_o pricking_n of_o a_o sword_n we_o ought_v to_o know_v that_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v hurt_v we_o must_v beware_v of_o the_o foolish_a for_o they_o be_v they_o which_o by_o their_o word_n be_v as_o sword_n there_o be_v diverse_a kind_n of_o these_o fool_n which_o be_v very_o dangerous_a as_o be_v the_o wicked_a judge_n and_o wicked_a magistrate_n false_a witness_n bearer_n flatterer_n liar_n jester_n and_o such_o as_o abound_v in_o wanton_a word_n the_o word_n of_o such_o people_n do_v prick_v and_o smart_n after_o two_o sort_n that_o be_v to_o say_v without_o and_o within_o if_o we_o do_v not_o consent_v with_o they_o and_o do_v not_o become_v their_o familiar_a acquaintance_n and_o friend_n and_o at_o their_o commandment_n do_v labour_n by_o their_o wicked_a sentence_n by_o their_o false_a witness_n bearing_n by_o their_o wicked_a tale_n &_o by_o their_o iesting_n and_o scorn_n for_o to_o hurt_v we_o either_o in_o our_o good_n or_o in_o our_o body_n or_o in_o our_o good_a name_n and_o if_o we_o walk_v familiar_o with_o they_o they_o prick_v we_o and_o sting_v we_o within_o for_o they_o do_v what_o they_o can_v with_o their_o tongue_n to_o corrupt_a us._n therefore_o saint_n paul_n do_v admonish_v we_o say_v be_v not_o deceive_v evil_a word_n corrupt_v good_a 3._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 33._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 14._o ephe._n 5._o 3._o manner_n again_o he_o say_v be_v not_o unequal_o yoke_v with_o the_o infidel_n for_o what_o fellowship_n have_v righteousness_n with_o unrighteousness_n etc._n etc._n he_o say_v again_o but_o fornication_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n or_o covetousness_n let_v it_o not_o be_v once_o name_v among_o you_o as_o it_o become_v saint_n neither_o filthiness_n neither_o foolish_a talk_n neither_o jest_n which_o be_v thing_n not_o comely_a but_o rather_o give_v of_o thank_n we_o learn_v then_o that_o we_o must_v fly_v such_o kind_n of_o people_n and_o have_v no_o acquaintance_n with_o they_o if_o we_o will_v be_v preserve_v from_o inward_a hurt_n which_o be_v a_o more_o dangerous_a and_o sore_a wound_n then_o that_o without_o now_o if_o we_o must_v sever_v ourselves_o from_o such_o folk_n by_o a_o strong_a reason_n we_o must_v fly_v and_o reject_v false_a prophet_n and_o lie_a doctor_n which_o by_o sweet_a word_n and_o fair_a speech_n do_v deceive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o ignorant_a the_o word_n of_o such_o people_n be_v so_o dangerous_a and_o deadly_a that_o saint_n paul_n warn_v timothy_n to_o stay_v profane_a and_o 16._o â—_o tim._n 2._o 16._o vain_a babble_n for_o they_o shall_v increase_v unto_o more_o ungodliness_n if_o it_o seem_v good_a to_o saint_n paul_n to_o be_v needful_a to_o admonish_v so_o excellent_a a_o disciple_n of_o these_o thing_n by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o have_v we_o very_o great_a need_n to_o be_v warn_v thereof_o of_o all_o these_o point_n we_o can_v take_v heed_n but_o have_v need_n that_o the_o lord_n shall_v keep_v and_o deliver_v us._n the_o psalmist_n do_v well_o show_v it_o we_o when_o he_o be_v 4._o psal_n 57_o 4._o so_o diligent_a to_o pray_v my_o soul_n be_v among_o lion_n i_o lie_v among_o the_o child_n of_o man_n that_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n who_o tooth_n be_v spear_n and_o arrow_n and_o their_o tongue_n a_o sharp_a sword_n again_o he_o say_v â—_o &_o 64._o â—_o hear_v my_o voice_n o_o god_n in_o my_o prayer_n preserve_v my_o life_n from_o fear_n of_o the_o enemy_n hide_v i_o from_o the_o conspiracye_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o from_o the_o rage_n of_o the_o woorker_n of_o iniquity_n which_o have_v whet_v their_o tongue_n like_o a_o sword_n and_o shoot_v forth_o their_o arrow_n bitter_a word_n further_o let_v we_o note_v that_o solomon_n do_v accuse_v such_o kind_n of_o man_n to_o be_v murderer_n when_o he_o do_v attribute_n unto_o they_o the_o pricking_n of_o a_o sword_n and_o so_o consequent_o he_o condemn_v they_o unto_o eternal_a death_n for_o it_o be_v say_v you_o know_v that_o no_o manslear_a have_v eternal_a life_n abide_v in_o he_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v not_o perish_v with_o they_o let_v we_o soften_v our_o tongue_n and_o make_v they_o 15._o 1._o john_n 3._o 15._o sound_v and_o healthful_a the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o renounce_v foolishness_n we_o do_v follow_v the_o wise_a and_o that_o by_o their_o wholesome_a doctrine_n and_o good_a example_n we_o become_v wise_a for_o as_o solomon_n say_v but_o the_o tongue_n of_o wise_a man_n be_v health_n as_o we_o common_o call_v those_o thing_n whereby_o we_o get_v and_o maintain_v corporal_a health_n by_o the_o name_n thereof_o even_o so_o solomon_n call_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o wise_a health_n because_o that_o if_o we_o use_v the_o same_o and_o help_v we_o by_o it_o we_o obtain_v a_o excellent_a health_n and_o be_v keep_v therein_o if_o we_o be_v diligent_a to_o hear_v the_o wise_a and_o also_o careful_a to_o follow_v their_o wholesome_a doctrine_n we_o shall_v have_v health_n not_o temporal_a and_o bodily_a only_o but_o our_o soul_n shall_v be_v so_o healthful_a that_o we_o shall_v never_o die_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v of_o such_o virtue_n that_o whosoever_o shall_v help_v himself_o thereby_o in_o true_a faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o shall_v bring_v unto_o he_o eternal_a life_n for_o it_o speak_v the_o truth_n it_o bring_v forth_o the_o seed_n of_o life_n and_o everlasting_a health_n as_o before_o in_o the_o third_o chapter_n and_o first_o verse_n unto_o the_o nienth_fw-mi and_o the_o four_o chapter_n and_o 20._o verse_n etc._n etc._n the_o psalmist_n do_v well_o show_v this_o same_o when_o he_o 40_o psal_n 119._o 40_o attribute_v quicken_a unto_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v plain_o declare_v it_o we_o when_o he_o compare_v himself_o unto_o the_o serpent_n and_o do_v exhort_v we_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o 14._o john_n 3._o 14._o therefore_o if_o we_o desire_v health_n let_v we_o often_o resort_v unto_o the_o sermon_n for_o it_o be_v say_v faith_n come_v by_o hear_v and_o hear_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n all_o christian_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n they_o have_v 17._o rom._n 10._o 17._o receive_v aught_o for_o to_o bring_v this_o health_n but_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n above_o all_o other_o for_o to_o they_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v commit_v the_o gospel_n after_o the_o which_o they_o bring_v wholesome_a doctrine_n and_o therefore_o saint_n paul_n do_v admonish_v timothe_n to_o keep_v the_o true_a pattern_n of_o the_o wholesome_a word_n etc._n etc._n again_o for_o a_o bishop_n 1._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 13._o tit._n 1._o 7._o &_o 2._o 1._o must_v be_v unreprovable_a as_o god_n steward_n etc._n etc._n but_o speak_v thou_o the_o thing_n which_o become_v wholesome_a doctrine_n etc._n etc._n now_o forasmuch_o as_o
displeasure_n they_o disguise_v themselves_o use_v fraud_n &_o deceit_n treason_n and_o lay_v await_v and_o so_o it_o be_v not_o easy_a for_o a_o man_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o they_o nor_o to_o resist_v they_o but_o be_v constrain_v to_o suffer_v their_o wrong_n and_o violence_n with_o great_a grief_n and_o melancholiousnesse_n solomon_n do_v signify_v this_o same_o when_o he_o say_v deceit_n be_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o they_o that_o imagine_v evil_a as_o if_o he_o do_v say_v it_o be_v a_o common_a and_o daily_a thing_n that_o they_o which_o imagine_v evil_a which_o will_v hurt_v and_o hinder_v their_o neighbour_n do_v not_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n show_v themselves_o such_o as_o they_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n but_o do_v use_v both_o word_n and_o deed_n clean_o contrary_a unto_o their_o thought_n and_o enterprise_n as_o the_o devil_n have_v do_v for_o to_o destroy_v man_n and_o judas_n for_o to_o murder_v our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o pope_n &_o his_o shaveling_n have_v no_o less_o do_v for_o to_o destroy_v the_o church_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o do_v still_o continue_v at_o this_o day_n but_o what_o deceit_n soever_o they_o bear_v in_o their_o heart_n they_o can_v so_o much_o hurt_v as_o they_o will_v for_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o lamp_n of_o his_o gospel_n do_v give_v we_o light_n and_o do_v show_v what_o their_o fury_n be_v make_v we_o to_o know_v their_o wickedness_n so_o that_o the_o lord_n now_o fulfil_v that_o which_o be_v say_v and_o then_o shall_v the_o wicked_a man_n be_v reveal_v who_o the_o lord_n shall_v consume_v with_o the_o spirit_n â—_o 2._o the._n 2._o â—_o of_o his_o mouth_n and_o shall_v abolishe_v with_o the_o brightness_n of_o his_o come_n etc._n etc._n there_o be_v also_o other_o people_n which_o carry_v deceit_n in_o their_o heart_n as_o be_v murderer_n but_o the_o most_o dangerous_a deceit_n be_v that_o whereby_o trap_n be_v lay_v for_o soul_n when_o in_o burden_v they_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o man_n they_o be_v make_v to_o believe_v that_o in_o keep_v they_o they_o hold_v the_o way_n to_o life_n and_o thereby_o man_n be_v bring_v to_o eternal_a death_n we_o have_v say_v that_o when_o a_o man_n can_v take_v heed_n of_o the_o deceit_n and_o treason_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o that_o he_o be_v compel_v to_o suffer_v their_o injury_n and_o violence_n that_o they_o have_v invent_v malicious_o that_o it_o be_v with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n experience_n do_v show_v it_o &_o solomon_n do_v note_v it_o when_o against_o deceit_n he_o set_v joy_n say_v but_o to_o counselor_n of_o peace_n shall_v be_v joy_n and_o when_o he_o place_v the_o counselor_n of_o peace_n against_o they_o that_o imagine_v evil_a he_o show_v that_o the_o imaginer_n of_o evil_a so_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v do_v trouble_v all_o and_o set_v all_o thing_n in_o disorder_n make_v division_n and_o discord_n sedition_n and_o insurrection_n the_o which_o thing_n do_v cause_n great_a trouble_n and_o sorrow_n contrary_o they_o which_o be_v give_v unto_o holy_a meditation_n and_o good_a thought_n and_o have_v set_v their_o love_n upon_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n studi_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n and_o in_o follow_v this_o holy_a law_n do_v labour_n 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o to_o set_v peace_n in_o the_o world_n such_o people_n do_v not_o bring_v trouble_n nor_o sorrow_n but_o joy_n not_o such_o as_o the_o carnal_a and_o worldling_n do_v bring_v who_o can_v rejoice_v except_o a_o man_n please_v and_o follow_v the_o affection_n of_o their_o flesh_n and_o make_v a_o account_n of_o no_o rejoice_v but_o when_o they_o flow_v over_o in_o all_o insolence_n and_o dissolution_n but_o the_o counselor_n of_o peace_n do_v so_o rejoice_v they_o that_o receive_v their_o counsel_n that_o they_o be_v best_a content_n to_o see_v thing_n in_o good_a order_n that_o they_o praise_v god_n and_o give_v he_o thanks_n therefore_o and_o have_v all_o their_o delight_n to_o follow_v that_o which_o be_v show_v unto_o they_o by_o the_o counselor_n of_o peace_n to_o the_o end_n than_o that_o we_o may_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n we_o must_v follow_v the_o counselor_n of_o peace_n which_o be_v chief_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o worde_n whereby_o they_o teach_v we_o to_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n &_o not_o only_o so_o but_o also_o with_o god_n all_o thing_n be_v of_o god_n who_o have_v reconcile_v 18._o rom._n 12._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 18._o we_o unto_o himself_o by_o jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n by_o this_o ministry_n they_o make_v peace_n between_o god_n &_o our_o conscience_n we_o have_v also_o other_o counselor_n of_o peace_n that_o be_v to_o say_v our_o lord_n &_o governor_n which_o watch_n over_o the_o government_n of_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o make_v holy_a ordinance_n for_o to_o stop_v slander_n dissension_n sedition_n and_o insurrection_n that_o the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o charge_n may_v live_v in_o peace_n we_o must_v yield_v unto_o their_o law_n not_o only_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v avoid_v outward_a trouble_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v have_v peace_n in_o our_o conscience_n s._n paul_n do_v signify_v the_o same_o when_o he_o say_v and_o 5._o rom._n 13._o 5._o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v subject_a not_o only_o for_o fear_n of_o wrath_n but_o also_o for_o conscience_n sake_n we_o ought_v also_o all_o to_o be_v counsellor_n one_o to_o another_o every_o man_n after_o his_o state_n and_o calling_n so_o do_v we_o shall_v have_v cause_n of_o joy_n for_o the_o lord_n say_v bless_a be_v the_o peace_n maker_n for_o 6._o mat._n 5._o 6._o they_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o child_n of_o god_n this_o sentence_n may_v be_v understand_v after_o another_o sort_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o as_o they_o which_o devise_v evil_a for_o their_o neighbour_n be_v give_v unto_o deceit_n and_o treason_n even_o so_o they_o which_o wish_v peace_n unto_o their_o neighbour_n be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o be_v not_o vex_v in_o mind_n as_o they_o be_v that_o invent_v malice_n for_o against_o their_o will_n their_o conscience_n do_v reprove_v they_o and_o be_v in_o a_o horrible_a pain_n albeit_o they_o labour_v to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o wickedness_n to_o the_o which_o they_o be_v give_v without_o grief_n with_o a_o unbrideled_a lust_n the_o counselor_n of_o peace_n be_v oftentimes_o torment_v aswell_o without_o as_o within_z but_o yet_o they_o cease_v not_o to_o rejoice_v and_o to_o have_v peace_n in_o their_o conscience_n know_v that_o they_o walk_v upright_o etc._n etc._n 21_o there_o shall_v no_o iniquity_n come_v to_o the_o just_a but_o the_o wicked_a be_v full_a of_o evil_n it_o have_v be_v see_v in_o all_o time_n and_o yet_o still_o be_v see_v that_o the_o just_a be_v persecute_v as_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a but_o solomon_n do_v clear_v they_o from_o all_o iniquity_n contrary_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o world_n when_o he_o say_v there_o shall_v none_o iniquity_n come_v to_o the_o just_a wherein_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n he_o seem_v to_o speak_v against_o the_o scripture_n who_o can_v bring_v a_o clean_a thing_n out_o of_o filthiness_n there_o be_v none_o what_o be_v man_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v clean_a and_o he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o 22_o job._n 14._o 4_o &_o 15._o 14._o pro._n 20._o 9_o eccle._n 7._o 22._o john_n 3._o 6._o rom._n 3._o 22_o woman_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v just_a who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o hart_n clean_o i_o be_o clean_a from_o my_o sin_n sure_o there_o be_v no_o man_n just_a in_o the_o earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o flesh_n be_v flesh_n for_o there_o be_v no_o difference_n for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v deprive_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n etc._n etc._n or_o at_o leastwise_o if_o he_o do_v not_o against_o say_v the_o scripture_n it_o seem_v that_o there_o be_v none_o that_o be_v righteous_a all_o be_v go_v out_o of_o the_o way_n they_o be_v all_o corrupt_a there_o be_v 8._o psal_n 14._o 3._o mat._n 6._o 12._o 1._o john_n 1._o 8._o none_o that_o do_v good_a no_o not_o one_o we_o be_v command_v all_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v not_o sin_v we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o us._n now_o sin_n come_v of_o none_o but_o of_o us._n every_o man_n be_v tempt_v when_o he_o be_v draw_v away_o by_o his_o own_o concupiscence_n and_o be_v entice_v it_o 14._o jam._n 1._o 14._o seem_v then_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n that_o he_o shall_v against_o say_v the_o scripture_n or_o of_o his_o say_n it_o may_v be_v infer_v that_o there_o be_v none_o righteous_a and_o that_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o sentence_n be_v pronounce_v
43._o luk._n 22._o 25._o john_n 6._o 15._o your_o servant_n the_o king_n of_o the_o nation_n etc._n etc._n and_o also_o let_v they_o follow_v his_o example_n as_o he_o set_v before_o we_o in_o the_o place_n before_o allege_a and_o when_o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v a_o king_n but_o the_o king_n prince_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n and_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o to_o rule_v and_o reign_v if_o they_o be_v diligent_a to_o do_v their_o office_n they_o may_v desire_v to_o bear_v rule_n not_o cruel_a and_o tyrannical_a as_o do_v they_o that_o use_v their_o corrupt_a and_o disorder_a will_n for_o reason_n and_o law_n but_o they_o may_v desire_v to_o bear_v authority_n whereby_o they_o may_v serve_v to_o the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o god_n unto_o rest_n and_o quietness_n unto_o the_o edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o subject_n for_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o the_o people_n shall_v fear_v reverence_n and_o honour_v their_o lord_n render_v to_o they_o obedience_n in_o all_o thing_n without_o any_o contradiction_n or_o murmur_a but_o that_o peaceable_o with_o all_o humbleness_n they_o shall_v submit_v themselves_o unto_o the_o ordinance_n statute_n and_o commandment_n of_o their_o lord_n not_o only_o in_o such_o thing_n as_o concern_v the_o honour_n of_o god_n right_o but_o also_o in_o they_o which_o belong_v unto_o common_a peace_n and_o to_o the_o order_n of_o policy_n and_o that_o the_o superior_n also_o shall_v be_v diligent_a to_o execute_v the_o judgement_n of_o god_n as_o the_o scripture_n of_o god_n do_v instruct_v they_o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v thus_o work_v it_o shall_v be_v 3._o exod._n 18._o 21._o deut._n 17._o 16._o 2._o chro._n 19_o 6._o psal_n 82._o 3._o lawful_a for_o they_o to_o desire_v domination_n and_o indeed_o also_o they_o shall_v obtain_v it_o according_a to_o this_o promise_n the_o which_o be_v infallible_a the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a shalbeare_v rule_v the_o same_o have_v be_v fulfil_v in_o many_o good_a magistrate_n judge_n and_o king_n as_o the_o scripture_n do_v witness_n of_o moses_n of_o josua_n of_o gedeon_n of_o joseph_n of_o samson_n of_o david_n of_o ezekias_n and_o of_o josias_n but_o what_o domination_n soever_o diligent_a lord_n have_v and_o do_v obtain_v yet_o be_v it_o not_o without_o contradiction_n as_o experience_n do_v show_v it_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v but_o that_o god_n be_v true_a in_o his_o promise_n as_o we_o must_v esteem_v it_o &_o what_o diligence_n soever_o they_o take_v in_o do_v of_o their_o duty_n yet_o be_v it_o never_o such_o but_o that_o therein_o be_v much_o to_o be_v amend_v and_o for_o this_o cause_n there_o be_v no_o lord_n but_o do_v well_o deserve_v to_o meet_v with_o much_o contradiction_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o god_n do_v not_o perform_v his_o promise_n so_o far_o as_o be_v expedient_a and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o lord_n shall_v punish_v their_o gain_n saier_n it_o belong_v not_o unto_o subject_n to_o withstand_v that_o which_o be_v well_o ordain_v though_o they_o which_o ordain_v they_o be_v not_o such_o as_o they_o ought_v 4._o rom._n 13._o 4._o to_o be_v and_o though_o it_o shall_v so_o be_v that_o in_o do_v their_o duty_n perfect_o the_o lord_n shall_v have_v contradiction_n nevertheless_o we_o must_v in_o no_o wise_a doubt_n of_o this_o promise_n for_o god_n fail_v not_o to_o accomplish_v 18_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 18_o it_o so_o far_o as_o he_o know_v to_o be_v expedient_a though_o we_o see_v it_o not_o always_o and_o as_o the_o prince_n that_o be_v careful_a and_o diligent_a do_v bear_v rule_v even_o so_o every_o one_o of_o we_o according_a to_o his_o estate_n shall_v rule_v if_o he_o labour_v to_o follow_v his_o vocation_n but_o contrary_o as_o say_v solomon_n the_o idle_a hand_n shall_v be_v under_o tribute_n they_o that_o be_v negligent_a to_o give_v their_o duty_n must_v needs_o be_v slave_n and_o as_o captive_n subject_a to_o ransom_n imposte_n and_o subside_n as_o experience_n show_v it_o 25_o heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n do_v bring_v it_o down_o but_o a_o good_a word_n rejoice_v it_o when_o a_o man_n daily_o work_v and_o that_o it_o seem_v to_o he_o that_o he_o busi_v himself_o in_o vain_a or_o that_o he_o receive_v not_o so_o great_a profit_n as_o he_o desire_v complayning_o he_o say_v glad_o that_o he_o be_v so_o weary_a with_o labour_v that_o he_o grow_v crooked_a therewith_o signify_v thereby_o that_o he_o be_v not_o without_o care_n and_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o content_v with_o the_o profit_n that_o god_n send_v he_o daily_o because_o he_o fear_v to_o die_v for_o hunger_n and_o by_o a_o kind_n of_o speech_n fear_v least_o the_o earth_n will_v fail_v he_o thus_o speak_v he_o show_v well_o that_o he_o will_v not_o willing_o be_v crooked_a &_o that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n very_o noisome_a if_o we_o will_v avoid_v such_o trouble_n &_o not_o to_o wax_v crooked_a we_o must_v give_v ourselves_o every_o one_o of_o we_o to_o follow_v our_o state_n without_o heaviness_n for_o as_o solomon_n say_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n do_v bring_v he_o down_o when_o man_n take_v care_n excessive_o and_o without_o measure_n with_o great_a activity_n he_o set_v his_o heart_n in_o a_o miserable_a state_n he_o do_v deprive_v it_o of_o all_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o all_o peace_n and_o quietness_n as_o if_o he_o fall_v underneath_o his_o burden_n without_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v again_o solomon_n here_o do_v not_o labour_n to_o turn_v man_n away_o from_o his_o daily_a labour_n according_a as_o be_v meet_v for_o his_o vocation_n otherwise_o he_o shall_v contrary_a himself_n for_o he_o say_v go_v slothful_a to_o the_o emmet_n and_o mark_v his_o way_n etc._n etc._n a_o idle_a hand_n make_v poor_a etc._n etc._n he_o that_o till_v his_o ground_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o bread_n but_o he_o labour_v to_o root_v out_o 10._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 10._o of_o our_o heart_n the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o be_v covetousness_n the_o which_o while_o some_o have_v desire_v they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o have_v entangle_v themselves_o with_o many_o sorrow_n among_o other_o sorrow_n covetousness_n cause_v the_o heart_n of_o man_n to_o be_v load_v with_o heaviness_n the_o which_o be_v so_o heavy_a a_o burden_n that_o it_o bring_v he_o down_o so_o that_o all_o his_o thought_n and_o desire_n be_v upon_o the_o good_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o can_v not_o aspire_v up_o unto_o heaven_n where_o jesus_n christ_n will_v have_v we_o to_o lay_v up_o our_o treasure_n for_o to_o follow_v well_o these_o exhortation_n of_o our_o 5_o mat._n 6._o 20._o hebr._n 13._o 5_o lord_n we_o must_v ask_v our_o daily_a bread_n and_o to_o be_v content_v therewith_o let_v your_o conversation_n be_v without_o covetousness_n if_o in_o steed_n to_o yield_v unto_o this_o holy_a exhortation_n we_o vex_v ourselves_o &_o do_v distrust_v the_o help_n of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o true_a argument_n that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v not_o live_v in_o our_o heart_n as_o also_o solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o present_o set_v a_o good_a word_n against_o heaviness_n &_o joy_n unto_o crookedness_n say_v but_o a_o good_a word_n rejoice_v it_o for_o to_o put_v away_o heaviness_n from_o the_o heart_n solomon_n send_v we_o to_o hear_v the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o not_o flattery_n and_o sweet_a word_n of_o man_n the_o which_o albeit_o that_o for_o a_o little_a time_n they_o seem_v to_o recreate_v and_o rejoice_v man_n and_o do_v deliver_v he_o from_o heaviness_n yet_o the_o same_o be_v of_o no_o continuance_n but_o the_o joy_n that_o come_v of_o man_n word_n do_v quick_o vanish_v away_o and_o so_o be_v not_o true_a as_o also_o their_o word_n be_v not_o true_o good_a for_o as_o there_o be_v none_o but_o god_n that_o be_v good_a even_o so_o also_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o his_o only_a word_n good_a and_o that_o give_v true_a and_o continual_a 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o joy_n 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so_o far_o of_o that_o the_o word_n which_o lead_v they_o unto_o this_o sorowfulnes_n do_v hurt_v they_o that_o rather_o it_o be_v healthful_a for_o they_o for_o though_o i_o make_v you_o sorrowful_a by_o my_o epistle_n yet_o do_v i_o not_o repent_v i_o etc._n etc._n 8._o â—_o cor._n 7._o 8._o because_o you_o sorrow_a unto_o repentance_n if_o then_o we_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o fear_n it_o shall_v not_o hurt_v we_o but_o great_o profit_v we_o not_o for_o one_o time_n only_o but_o for_o ever_o and_o since_o that_o the_o child_n of_o the_o world_n do_v rejoice_v at_o a_o temporal_a profit_n by_o a_o strong_a reason_n the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n ought_v to_o give_v occasion_n unto_o the_o faithful_a for_o to_o rejoice_v when_o the_o same_o bring_v they_o unto_o eternal_a life_n that_o every_o one_o of_o we_o may_v say_v with_o david_n i_o have_v delight_v in_o thy_o law_n also_o thy_o testimony_n have_v be_v my_o delight_n etc._n etc._n it_o come_v not_o from_o ourselves_o that_o 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it_o when_o he_o do_v not_o attribute_n to_o man_n that_o he_o be_v excellent_a true_a it_o be_v that_o man_n in_o his_o first_o creation_n be_v make_v excellent_a when_o he_o be_v create_v and_o form_v unto_o the_o image_n and_o likeness_n of_o god_n but_o he_o lose_v his_o excellency_n by_o transgress_v of_o god_n his_o commandment_n and_o by_o the_o invention_n that_o follow_v thereupon_o i_o consider_v in_o my_o heart_n the_o state_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n that_o god_n have_v purge_v they_o yet_o to_o see_v too_o they_o be_v in_o themselves_o as_o beast_n god_n make_v man_n right_a but_o they_o seek_v many_o inve_v 30._o eccle._n 3._o 18_o &_o 7._o 30._o ntion_n also_o as_o be_v say_v solomon_n do_v not_o attribute_n unto_o man_n that_o he_o be_v excellent_a but_o to_o the_o righteous_a he_o say_v not_o man_n be_v excellent_a but_o the_o righteous_a be_v more_o excellent_a etc._n etc._n in_o this_o sort_n he_o attribute_v excellency_n unto_o man_n inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v 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except_o they_o labour_v diligent_o we_o will_v not_o look_v cheerful_o upon_o they_o they_o vex_v and_o grieve_v we_o and_o we_o can_v be_v please_v with_o they_o and_o that_o be_v chief_o because_o we_o love_v our_o profit_n and_o do_v fear_n to_o be_v hinder_v but_o herewith_o we_o have_v a_o agreement_n that_o man_n do_v natural_o detest_v slothfulness_n but_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o neither_o so_o as_o we_o ought_v for_o we_o do_v not_o abhor_v it_o in_o our_o own_o person_n but_o so_o far_o as_o we_o fear_v to_o die_v for_o hunger_n or_o to_o become_v poor_a and_o beggar_n solomon_n do_v something_o signify_v this_o fear_n by_o the_o word_n of_o lust_a and_o when_o he_o do_v threaten_v that_o this_o fear_n shall_v come_v upon_o we_o if_o we_o be_v slothful_a when_o he_o say_v but_o his_o soul_n have_v naught_o the_o slothful_a be_v here_o threaten_v with_o poverty_n and_o bodily_a want_n &_o temporal_a scarcity_n the_o which_o be_v very_o hard_a to_o bear_v but_o yet_o it_o 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it_o more_o unto_o we_o and_o to_o make_v we_o more_o certain_a of_o the_o goodness_n and_o liberality_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o that_o be_v so_o assure_v we_o may_v be_v more_o incline_v to_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o labour_n according_a to_o our_o vocation_n &_o after_o as_o we_o understande_v to_o be_v his_o wil._n we_o will_v therefore_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o labour_n according_a as_o god_n have_v ordain_v it_o by_o his_o word_n and_o as_o it_o have_v be_v handle_v here_o before_o and_o will_v diligent_o do_v our_o work_n not_o by_o desire_n of_o enrich_v ourselves_o and_o keep_v back_o to_o ourselves_o what_o god_n send_v we_o without_o make_v our_o poor_a brethren_n and_o member_n partaker_n thereof_o with_o us._n this_o be_v not_o the_o way_n to_o abound_v and_o increase_v in_o riches_n nor_o to_o make_v our_o soul_n fat_a as_o solomon_n do_v show_v it_o if_o we_o obey_v unto_o his_o admonition_n our_o soul_n shall_v not_o 17._o pro._n 11._o 24._o 25._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 6._o gal._n 6._o 9_o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17._o only_o have_v worldly_a and_o temporal_a plenty_n but_o also_o after_o this_o life_n they_o shall_v full_o enjoy_v heavenly_a and_o eternal_a riches_n for_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o promise_n unto_o his_o faithful_a people_n earthly_a riches_n in_o this_o life_n for_o to_o forsake_v they_o afterwards_o and_o to_o suffer_v they_o miserable_o to_o perish_v etc._n etc._n 5_o a_o righteous_a man_n hate_v lie_v word_n but_o the_o wicked_a cause_v slander_n and_o shame_n if_o we_o will_v be_v certain_a in_o our_o conscience_n that_o we_o be_v righteous_a and_o also_o to_o give_v true_a witness_n of_o our_o wisdom_n and_o honesty_n before_o man_n that_o they_o may_v be_v edify_v and_o that_o we_o be_v no_o offence_n to_o they_o so_o much_o as_o we_o can_v we_o must_v abhor_v lie_v as_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o say_v but_o the_o just_a man_n hate_v lie_v word_n there_o be_v none_o of_o we_o but_o hate_v to_o hear_v lie_v and_o chief_o when_o lie_v bring_v we_o any_o hurt_n either_o to_o our_o body_n to_o our_o good_n or_o to_o our_o name_n such_o hatred_n do_v not_o proceed_v of_o fear_n that_o we_o have_v to_o sin_n but_o of_o fear_n that_o we_o have_v to_o suffer_v loss_n and_o therefore_o such_o hatred_n can_v make_v we_o certain_a nor_o our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o be_v honest_a man_n but_o therein_o for_o to_o have_v and_o to_o give_v a_o certainty_n that_o we_o be_v honest_a man_n we_o must_v hate_v ourselves_o in_o asmuch_o as_o we_o be_v incline_v natural_o to_o lie_v according_a as_o the_o scripture_n witness_v it_o say_v that_o every_o man_n be_v a_o liar_n &_o as_o we_o of_o our_o nature_n do_v lie_v even_o so_o also_o be_v we_o ready_a to_o believe_v lie_v and_o love_n to_o hear_v lie_n so_o that_o we_o think_v 11_o psal_n 116._o 11_o therein_o be_v no_o hurt_n nor_o hindrance_n we_o delight_v to_o hear_v ourselves_o praise_v and_o well_o speak_v of_o and_o to_o be_v flatter_v in_o slander_v and_o in_o evil_a 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preservation_n or_o health_n unto_o the_o faithful_a ambassador_n he_o close_o promise_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o fall_v into_o evil_a but_o that_o god_n will_v keep_v and_o save_v he_o and_o therewith_o also_o he_o show_v how_o the_o faithful_a ambassador_n aught_o to_o be_v receive_v of_o man_n yea_o with_o great_a affection_n than_o the_o best_a physician_n of_o the_o world_n because_o that_o the_o spiritual_a health_n be_v more_o precious_a and_o excellent_a than_o the_o preservation_n and_o health_n of_o the_o body_n the_o physician_n of_o the_o body_n do_v so_o much_o as_o they_o can_v to_o heal_v the_o body_n for_o a_o certain_a space_n of_o time_n but_o the_o preservation_n &_o health_n that_o the_o faithful_a ambassador_n do_v bring_v bring_v continual_a and_o everlasting_a life_n if_o by_o faith_n and_o obedience_n we_o receive_v their_o ambassage_n now_o as_o there_o be_v few_o which_o glad_o receive_v the_o faithful_a ambassador_n even_o so_o there_o be_v few_o which_o be_v preserve_v and_o have_v health_n in_o their_o soul_n the_o fault_n whereof_o lie_v not_o in_o the_o faithful_a ambassador_n the_o worldling_n do_v not_o feel_v their_o sickness_n and_o disease_n &_o therefore_o they_o refuse_v the_o faithful_a ambassador_n and_o so_o be_v lose_v and_o so_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v they_o make_v the_o messenger_n fall_v into_o evil_a and_o no_o thank_n to_o they_o that_o they_o become_v not_o wicked_a and_o infidel_n but_o albeit_o that_o the_o faithful_a ambassador_n do_v bring_v preservation_n and_o health_n yet_o ought_v they_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v that_o they_o be_v nothing_o but_o organ_n and_o instrument_n and_o that_o there_o be_v but_o one_o physician_n jesus_n christ_n of_o who_o office_n look_v malachi_n chapter_n 4._o 2._o 2._o mala._n 4._o 2._o 18_o povertie_n &_o shame_n be_v to_o he_o that_o refuse_v instruction_n but_o he_o that_o regard_v correction_n shall_v be_v honour_v we_o do_v natural_o fear_v 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and_o when_o he_o place_v honour_n against_o poverty_n and_o shame_n he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o to_o honour_n be_v not_o a_o courtely_a reverence_n with_o cap_n and_o knee_n as_o s_o do_v unto_o great_a lord_n but_o to_o be_v honour_v be_v to_o be_v well_o count_v of_o and_o to_o have_v his_o neighbour_n at_o his_o commandment_n and_o to_o want_v nothing_o but_o that_o which_o may_v well_o be_v forbear_v and_o which_o come_v not_o to_o a_o good_a end_n to_o honour_v be_v take_v in_o this_o signification_n if_o you_o will_v have_v 3._o exo._n 20._o 1â—_n 1._o tim._n 5._o 3._o example_n of_o they_o which_o have_v refuse_v instruction_n we_o will_v set_v cain_n the_o world_n destroy_v by_o the_o flood_n pharaoh_n the_o son_n of_o ely_n saul_n and_o judas_n and_o they_o which_o regard_v correction_n be_v abraham_n moses_n david_n job_n ezechias_n the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n we_o see_v by_o these_o example_n what_o poverty_n and_o misery_n do_v come_v unto_o those_o 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himself_o never_o the_o more_o but_o depend_v whole_o upon_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n look_v for_o his_o mercy_n only_o this_o man_n be_v a_o righteous_a man_n &_o be_v never_o forsake_v of_o god_n but_o obtain_v of_o he_o that_o which_o he_o wish_v &_o desire_v so_o that_o he_o want_v nothing_o that_o he_o can_v desire_v solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o when_o he_o say_v the_o righteous_a eat_v to_o the_o contentation_n of_o his_o mind_n he_o say_v this_o follow_v therein_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n let_v no_o man_n deceive_v his_o neighbour_n etc._n etc._n the_o desire_n of_o such_o kind_n of_o people_n be_v not_o outrageous_a but_o be_v content_v 14._o levi._n 25._o 17._o &_o 26._o 24._o deut._n 28._o 3._o psal_n 37._o 3._o &_o 145._o 14._o with_o
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to_o execute_v his_o word_n as_o it_o have_v be_v and_o be_v daily_o see_v for_o experience_n teach_v that_o those_o which_o give_v themselves_o to_o serve_v their_o belly_n as_o it_o desire_v many_o time_n become_v poor_a and_o want_v to_o sustain_v themselves_o there_o 13._o luke_n 15._o 13._o be_v a_o other_o sort_n of_o wicked_a man_n which_o do_v not_o so_o much_o desire_v to_o devour_v meat_n and_o to_o swill_n in_o drink_n as_o they_o be_v to_o desire_v together_o and_o to_o spare_v money_n for_o fear_n that_o the_o earth_n shall_v fail_v they_o as_o be_v the_o covetous_a and_o usurer_n for_o the_o most_o part_n the_o fear_n of_o such_o man_n shall_v fall_v upon_o they_o for_o either_o they_o be_v consume_v by_o law_n or_o else_o be_v rob_v and_o spoil_v and_o so_o their_o belly_n want_v the_o which_o come_v either_o because_o they_o dare_v not_o spend_v or_o by_o law_n and_o thievery_n which_o bring_v they_o to_o beggary_n if_o they_o feel_v it_o not_o here_o yet_o can_v they_o 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lord_n and_o must_v give_v themselves_o unto_o continual_a 3._o pro._n 2._o 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 6._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 3._o 5_o ephe._n 5._o 22_o 1._o tim._n 2._o 9_o &_o 3._o 11._o &_o 5._o 4._o titus_n 2._o 3._o prayer_n so_o do_v they_o shall_v be_v such_o as_o saint_n paul_n require_v they_o to_o be_v if_o they_o continewe_v and_o hold_v on_o in_o this_o sort_n they_o shall_v waste_v nothing_o of_o their_o household_n but_o shall_v preserve_v they_o and_o shall_v increase_v by_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n so_o much_o as_o shall_v be_v expedient_a and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o also_o which_o be_v more_o worth_a they_o shall_v build_v their_o house_n with_o live_a stone_n that_o they_o may_v be_v a_o
spiritual_a house_n and_o a_o holy_a priesthood_n we_o all_o aught_o to_o endeavour_n to_o attain_v thereto_o that_o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o we_o you_o be_v no_o more_o stranger_n and_o foreigner_n but_o citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n contrary_o if_o woman_n be_v foolish_a follow_v their_o own_o carnal_a nature_n and_o commit_v foolish_a act_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o god_n and_o to_o the_o slander_n of_o their_o family_n they_o destroy_v and_o overthrow_v their_o household_n not_o only_o in_o this_o that_o 19_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 5_o ephe._n 2._o 19_o god_n do_v forsake_v they_o for_o to_o bring_v all_o their_o temporal_a good_n to_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n the_o which_o they_o scatter_v and_o waste_v in_o banquet_n and_o delicate_a fare_n in_o gay_a &_o gorgeous_a apparel_n in_o play_n and_o pastime_n and_o other_o dissolution_n and_o insolence_n but_o also_o in_o this_o that_o they_o condemn_v themselves_o and_o no_o thank_n to_o they_o that_o their_o household_n do_v not_o 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albeit_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o fear_v he_o except_o we_o will_v miserable_o perish_v with_o the_o world_n which_o be_v destroy_v by_o the_o universal_a flood_n yet_o that_o we_o may_v be_v lead_v to_o fear_v he_o willing_o he_o promise_v riches_n to_o they_o which_o shall_v fear_v he_o and_o contrary_o he_o threaten_v and_o punish_v they_o which_o do_v not_o fear_v he_o to_o the_o end_n therefore_o that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v contemn_v of_o the_o 29._o deut._n 10._o 13_o psal_n 34._o 10._o &_o 145._o 19_o levi._n 26._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 29._o lord_n nor_o may_v perish_v we_o must_v fear_v god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v breserue_v and_o save_v for_o ever_o but_o there_o be_v some_o which_o deceive_v themselves_o make_v themselves_o believe_v that_o they_o fear_v god_n because_o they_o give_v themselves_o unto_o superstition_n and_o observe_v man_n tradition_n and_o obey_v the_o commandment_n of_o man_n forsake_v the_o right_a way_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o the_o 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the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o if_o all_o our_o talk_n ought_v to_o be_v true_a above_o all_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o word_n which_o concern_v god_n and_o christian_a religion_n shall_v be_v utter_v with_o truth_n the_o minister_n therefore_o of_o the_o word_n ought_v chief_o to_o be_v true_a witness_n 6_o a_o scorner_n seek_v wisdom_n and_o find_v it_o not_o but_o knowledge_n be_v easy_a to_o he_o that_o will_v understande_v it_o seem_v at_o the_o first_o sight_n that_o the_o first_o part_n of_o this_o present_a sentence_n repugn_v against_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o scripture_n 5._o pro._n 1._o 7._o 22._o 24._o pro._n 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o for_o wisdom_n have_v call_v and_o her_o counsel_n be_v refuse_v and_o she_o promise_v the_o knowledge_n of_o god._n and_o thus_o it_o seem_v that_o she_o speak_v against_o herself_o furthermore_o forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v no_o wisdom_n but_o in_o god_n and_o from_o god_n we_o can_v not_o seek_v wisdom_n except_o that_o we_o seek_v god_n who_o be_v contemn_v of_o scorner_n and_o therefore_o they_o seek_v neither_o he_o nor_o his_o wisdom_n but_o they_o say_v in_o their_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n the_o wicked_a care_v not_o for_o god_n the_o fool_n have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o 7._o psal_n 10._o 4._o &_o 14._o 1._o wis_v 6._o 12._o mat._n 7._o 7._o god_n on_o the_o other_o side_n wisdom_n shine_v and_o never_o vade_v away_o and_o be_v easy_o see_v of_o they_o that_o love_v she_o and_o find_v of_o such_o as_o seek_v she_o and_o our_o lord_n say_v ask_v and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v you_o etc._n etc._n we_o see_v by_o these_o scripture_n that_o scorner_n do_v not_o seek_v wisdom_n &_o that_o if_o they_o do_v seek_v she_o they_o shall_v find_v she_o i_o answer_v for_o to_o find_v god_n and_o his_o wisdom_n true_o we_o must_v seek_v she_o with_o all_o our_o hart_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o have_v understand_v it_o before_o and_o moses_n do_v 29._o pro._n 2._o 3._o deut._n 4._o 29._o 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the_o good_a and_o righteous_a esau_n have_v sure_o think_v to_o have_v slay_v jacob_n but_o he_o come_v to_o receive_v he_o the_o king_n of_o sodom_n go_v to_o meet_v abraham_n and_o 9_o gen._n 33._o 4._o &_o 14._o 27._o &_o 42._o 9_o the_o brethreu_n of_o joseph_n come_v and_o bow_v before_o joseph_n etc._n etc._n then_o pharaoh_n call_v moses_n &_o aaron_n and_o say_v pray_v you_o unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v take_v away_o the_o frog_n from_o i_o and_o from_o my_o people_n and_o i_o willet_v the_o people_n go_v that_o they_o may_v do_v sacrifice_n unto_o the_o lord_n 25._o exod._n 8._o 8._o &_o 12._o 36._o josu_fw-la 2_o 12._o â—9_n 25._o the_o lord_n give_v the_o people_n favour_n before_o the_o egyptian_n etc._n etc._n rahab_n beseech_v the_o spy_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o gebonite_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o josuah_n of_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n to_o be_v short_a the_o people_n of_o israel_n who_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v wicked_a be_v constrain_v to_o bow_v before_o moses_n josua_n the_o judge_n king_n and_o prophet_n saul_n humble_v himself_o unto_o david_n when_o he_o confess_v and_o acknowledge_v his_o innocence_n and_o righteousness_n the_o wicked_a do_v now_o also_o reverence_v 1â—_n 1._o sam._n 24._o 1â—_n the_o good_a when_o the_o judge_n and_o magistrate_n know_v how_o to_o humble_v the_o sword_n of_o justice_n and_o when_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o word_n they_o be_v confound_v and_o have_v their_o mouth_n fast_o stop_v or_o else_o that_o they_o return_v from_o their_o wickedness_n by_o true_a repentance_n submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o exhortation_n and_o instruction_n that_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o follow_v that_o 17._o heb._n 13._o 17._o which_o be_v say_v obey_v they_o that_o have_v the_o oversight_n of_o you_o &_o submit_v yourselves_o therefore_o this_o present_a sentence_n be_v true_a upon_o the_o which_o let_v we_o first_o note_n that_o the_o judgement_n in_o the_o old_a time_n be_v hold_v in_o the_o gate_n &_o thither_o man_n come_v for_o to_o obey_v justice_n for_o this_o cause_n for_o to_o declare_v how_o the_o wicked_a be_v constrain_v to_o submit_v themselves_o and_o to_o give_v obedience_n unto_o the_o righteous_a solomon_n say_v that_o they_o bow_n at_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o righteous_a second_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o must_v chief_o bow_v unto_o king_n and_o governor_n they_o be_v here_o admonish_v to_o lay_v aside_o all_o malice_n to_o fly_v all_o injustice_n and_o to_o 13._o rom._n 13._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o give_v themselves_o unto_o goodness_n and_o to_o show_v themselves_o true_o just_a in_o render_v to_o every_o man_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o any_o do_v fall_v away_o and_o become_v dissolute_a and_o rebellious_a as_o there_o be_v which_o will_v not_o incline_v to_o they_o and_o will_v not_o obey_v they_o as_o they_o ought_v let_v they_o then_o know_v either_o that_o god_n will_v try_v their_o force_n &_o boldness_n and_o whether_o they_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n to_o withstand_v the_o wicked_a and_o to_o suppress_v their_o insolence_n either_o that_o god_n do_v punish_v they_o because_o they_o apply_v not_o themselves_o unto_o goodness_n and_o justice_n as_o they_o ought_v therefore_o when_o any_o insurrection_n be_v let_v the_o magistrate_n humble_a themselves_o before_o god_n weep_v and_o lament_v their_o fault_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o this_o to_o loose_v no_o courage_n but_o manly_a to_o use_v the_o sword_n which_o be_v commit_v unto_o they_o three_o we_o be_v admonish_v what_o kind_n of_o man_n we_o ought_v to_o place_n in_o authority_n four_o albeit_o that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v as_o it_o appear_v here_o that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v bow_v before_o the_o good_a yet_o be_v it_o not_o too_o say_v that_o we_o shall_v desire_v man_n to_o bow_v and_o kneel_v before_o we_o but_o so_o much_o as_o be_v require_v for_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n for_o the_o common_a peace_n and_o for_o the_o order_n of_o policy_n for_o our_o goodness_n and_o righteousness_n can_v never_o be_v so_o excellent_a that_o it_o shall_v deserve_v that_o man_n shall_v bow_v and_o reverence_n us._n five_o since_o that_o unto_o god_n the_o king_n everlasting_a belong_v all_o honour_n and_o glory_n and_o that_o it_o be_v before_o he_o that_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v we_o must_v therefore_o understande_v that_o he_o make_v his_o majesty_n shine_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o righteous_a when_o he_o make_v the_o wicked_a to_o bow_v before_o they_o and_o for_o asmuch_o also_o as_o he_o great_o esteem_v the_o good_a and_o righteous_a when_o he_o make_v they_o partaker_n of_o the_o glory_n which_o appertain_v unto_o he_o only_o it_o be_v therefore_o a_o true_a argument_n
damnation_n contrary_o unto_o they_o which_o think_v well_o that_o be_v to_o say_v which_o have_v set_v their_o love_n on_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o to_o give_v he_o the_o honour_n which_o he_o damand_v thereby_o and_o for_o to_o serve_v &_o profit_v their_o neighbour_n shall_v be_v grant_v mercy_n and_o truth_n for_o as_o they_o labour_v to_o be_v faithful_a unto_o god_n by_o give_v true_a obedience_n unto_o his_o word_n and_o be_v gentle_a unto_o their_o neighbour_n give_v they_o faithful_o all_o their_o duty_n even_o so_o the_o lord_n will_v make_v they_o partaker_n of_o his_o true_a and_o unfallible_a promise_n he_o will_v raise_v they_o up_o according_a as_o they_o shall_v have_v need_n such_o man_n as_o will_v show_v they_o favour_n and_o entreat_v they_o with_o all_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n &_o such_o as_o will_v imagine_v no_o treason_n or_o other_o wickedness_n against_o they_o neither_o shall_v cease_v to_o do_v they_o good_a according_a to_o his_o faithful_a and_o gracious_a promise_n until_o that_o in_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o felicity_n he_o give_v they_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o they_o for_o his_o merciful_a kindness_n be_v ever_o more_o and_o more_o towards_o we_o and_o the_o 2._o psa_fw-la 117._o 2._o truth_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o let_v we_o note_v that_o solomon_n do_v not_o preach_v unto_o we_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o work_n when_o he_o promise_v mercy_n &_o truth_n unto_o they_o which_o think_v good_a thing_n but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o while_o we_o give_v ourselves_o unto_o goodness_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o praise_v our_o thought_n &_o operation_n as_o though_o there_o be_v any_o worthiness_n or_o excellency_n in_o we_o which_o may_v move_v or_o bind_v god_n to_o do_v we_o good_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v stay_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o gentleness_n goodness_n or_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o which_o only_o he_o be_v move_v to_o love_v we_o &_o to_o do_v we_o good_a according_a to_o his_o 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14._o 4._o gene._n 3._o 1â—_n we_o unto_o care_n and_o diligence_n unto_o labour_n and_o travail_n and_o if_o we_o be_v such_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v to_o wit_n very_o careful_a to_o obey_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o willing_a to_o bear_v the_o burden_n which_o he_o lay_v upon_o we_o solomon_n shall_v not_o have_v need_v to_o have_v pronounce_v these_o sentence_n but_o because_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o ass_n which_o make_v no_o diligent_a speed_n except_o they_o be_v often_o beat_v and_o unto_o resty_a jade_n which_o when_o they_o be_v spur_v run_v backward_o except_o the_o rider_n do_v prick_v they_o sharp_o with_o the_o spur_n with_o stroke_n upon_o stroke_n for_o this_o cause_n solomon_n do_v exhort_v we_o now_o again_o to_o labour_v when_o he_o say_v in_o all_o labour_n there_o be_v abundance_n it_o seem_v at_o the_o first_o sight_n that_o solomon_n repugn_v that_o which_o be_v write_v the_o earth_n shall_v bring_v forth_o unto_o thou_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n and_o thou_o shall_v eat_v the_o herb_n of_o the_o field_n when_o thou_o shall_v till_o the_o ground_n it_o shall_v not_o henceforth_o yield_v unto_o thou_o her_o strength_n and_o i_o will_v break_v the_o 16_o gene._n 3._o 18._o &_o 4._o 12._o levi._n 26._o 19_o 20._o deut._n 28._o 16_o pride_n of_o your_o power_n and_o i_o will_v make_v your_o heaven_n as_o iron_n &_o your_o earth_n as_o brass_n and_o your_o strength_n shall_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a etc._n etc._n again_o curse_v shall_v thou_o be_v in_o the_o town_n and_o curse_a also_o in_o the_o field_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o same_o which_o be_v pronounce_v in_o these_o scripture_n come_v often_o to_o pass_v as_o experience_n show_v it_o i_o answer_v that_o solomon_n speak_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o labour_n and_o of_o that_o which_o natural_o happen_v so_o that_o we_o do_v not_o hinder_v it_o by_o our_o ingratitude_n infidelity_n idolatry_n superstition_n rebellion_n disobedience_n pride_n ungentlenes_n cruelty_n and_o other_o wickedness_n wherewith_o the_o world_n be_v whole_o infect_v &_o corrupt_v he_o do_v then_o teach_v we_o that_o if_o we_o hate_v detest_v and_o abhor_v all_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n we_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n reverence_v his_o word_n by_o put_v our_o whole_a trust_n in_o his_o goodness_n and_o to_o follow_v his_o will_n that_o god_n will_v bless_v our_o labour_n and_o make_v we_o abound_v in_o wealth_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o take_v in_o hand_n or_o apply_v our_o mind_n and_o spirit_n unto_o shall_v prosper_v herein_o he_o speak_v agreeable_o unto_o that_o which_o the_o sainted_a have_v feel_v and_o according_a as_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o his_o law_n and_o by_o the_o prophet_n the_o patriarch_n be_v bless_v of_o god_n who_o prosper_v their_o labour_n and_o the_o work_n of_o their_o hand_n in_o such_o wise_a that_o they_o do_v abound_v in_o riches_n and_o the_o promise_n be_v write_v in_o the_o place_n allege_v before_o and_o in_o the_o 128._o psalm_n and_o albeit_o that_o in_o 128._o psal_n 128._o the_o sight_n of_o the_o eye_n we_o judge_v not_o that_o there_o be_v abundance_n in_o the_o labour_n of_o they_o which_o fear_n god_n for_o oftentimes_o the_o same_o accident_n happen_v to_o they_o as_o to_o the_o wicked_a &_o also_o they_o be_v rob_v or_o their_o 2._o eccle._n 9_o 2._o hire_n be_v keep_v from_o they_o or_o else_o they_o be_v content_v with_o a_o little_a gain_n nevertheless_o the_o labour_n change_v not_o his_o nature_n and_o god_n be_v true_a in_o his_o promise_n after_o the_o which_o we_o must_v not_o give_v they_o abundance_n the_o which_o do_v not_o always_o consist_v in_o superfluity_n nor_o in_o multitude_n of_o great_a riches_n of_o this_o world_n but_o chief_o in_o contentation_n and_o in_o this_o that_o god_n know_v to_o be_v expedient_a for_o the_o same_o do_v better_a furnish_v and_o be_v also_o of_o great_a profit_n than_o great_a abundance_n of_o the_o wicked_a furthermore_o though_o they_o which_o fear_n god_n and_o be_v diligent_a in_o labour_n shall_v suffer_v great_a want_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o to_o say_v but_o that_o god_n be_v true_a in_o his_o promise_n for_o how_o much_o soever_o we_o fear_v god_n yet_o do_v he_o always_o find_v enough_o in_o we_o to_o be_v amend_v and_o may_v just_o chasten_v we_o as_o he_o please_v therefore_o let_v we_o not_o judge_v of_o god_n promise_n after_o man_n reason_n nor_o after_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o eye_n but_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o careful_o and_o faithful_o occupy_v himself_o in_o his_o work_n pray_v unto_o god_n that_o it_o will_v please_v he_o to_o give_v it_o good_a success_n and_o prosper_v it_o as_o he_o shall_v know_v to_o be_v expedient_a and_o let_v we_o not_o be_v like_a unto_o those_o which_o give_v themselves_o unto_o slothfulness_n and_o idleness_n to_o vanity_n and_o foolishness_n and_o pass_v away_o their_o time_n in_o jest_v and_o scoff_v in_o merry_a tale_n and_o idle_a word_n and_o yet_o notwithstanding_o they_o desire_v abundance_n to_o live_v plentiful_o and_o wealthy_o and_o at_o their_o ease_n as_o if_o they_o be_v well_o worthy_a but_o they_o do_v not_o obtain_v according_a to_o their_o desire_n for_o even_o as_o they_o deserve_v god_n bring_v they_o unto_o extreme_a poverty_n solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o when_o he_o say_v but_o the_o talk_n of_o the_o lip_n bring_v only_o want_v when_o he_o set_v the_o talk_n of_o the_o lip_n against_o labour_n and_o that_o he_o threaten_v it_o with_o want_n let_v we_o know_v that_o under_o the_o talk_n of_o the_o lip_n he_o comprehend_v not_o thanksgiving_n prayer_n praise_n holy_a exhortation_n and_o instruction_n which_o the_o faithful_a make_v with_o their_o lip_n for_o since_o they_o proceed_v from_o
psal_n 34._o 8._o &_o 145._o 19_o 20_o by_o faith_n as_o we_o may_v see_v by_o the_o history_n of_o their_o life_n we_o be_v exhort_v to_o receyve_v this_o fear_n and_o also_o teach_v what_o we_o have_v to_o do_v for_o to_o live_v therein_o and_o david_n promise_v salvation_n to_o those_o which_o fear_v he_o but_o see_v that_o we_o can_v strong_o trust_v in_o god_n except_o we_o love_v he_o as_o he_o require_v it_o may_v seem_v that_o to_o have_v a_o strong_a hope_n we_o must_v not_o then_o fear_v for_o fear_n stand_v not_o in_o love_n i_o answer_v if_o we_o know_v that_o god_n love_v we_o we_o do_v sure_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o will_v not_o fear_v to_o present_v ourselves_o before_o he_o and_o be_v well_o dispose_v &_o mind_v 18._o 1._o john_n 4._o 18._o to_o tarry_v the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v persuade_v of_o the_o fatherly_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o who_o never_o fail_v we_o at_o need_n for_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n yea_o the_o fear_n which_o 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word_n likewise_o the_o faithful_a be_v partaker_n of_o this_o spring_n not_o to_o water_v themselves_o alone_o therewith_o but_o to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v pour_v out_o stream_n of_o river_n unto_o their_o neighbour_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o as_o god_n have_v give_v they_o his_o fear_n for_o they_o have_v it_o not_o of_o themselves_o gather_v my_o people_n together_o and_o i_o will_v cause_v they_o hear_v my_o word_n that_o they_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v i_o all_o the_o day_n that_o they_o shall_v live_v upon_o 10._o deut._n 4._o 10._o the_o
earth_n and_o that_o they_o may_v teach_v their_o child_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o way_n that_o they_o may_v fear_v i_o for_o ever_o for_o 14._o jer._n 32._o 39_o psal_n 34._o 12._o pro._n 10._o 11._o &_o 13._o 14._o the_o wealth_n of_o they_o &_o of_o their_o child_n after_o they_o so_o also_o they_o may_v teach_v other_o according_o to_o that_o which_o be_v write_v come_v child_n harken_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v teach_v you_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o also_o somewhat_o in_o he_o 5._o chapter_n and._n 16._o verse_n but_o more_o manifest_o in_o other_o place_n we_o must_v not_o be_v niggard_n in_o distribute_v of_o these_o water_n for_o in_o give_v of_o they_o we_o diminish_v nothing_o at_o all_o thereby_o but_o rather_o increase_v and_o in_o so_o do_v we_o give_v nothing_o of_o our_o own_o but_o be_v only_o the_o minister_n and_o steward_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o only_o belong_v these_o water_n and_o he_o only_o give_v and_o therefore_o we_o must_v resort_v to_o he_o for_o he_o also_o do_v 38._o esa_n 55._o 1._o john_n 4._o 10._o 14._o &_o 7._o 37._o 38._o call_v us._n if_o we_o obey_v to_o this_o call_n we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o behold_v thus_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o similitude_n as_o touch_v the_o second_o where_o solomon_n say_v to_o avoid_v the_o snare_n of_o death_n let_v we_o note_v that_o the_o state_n of_o those_o which_o fear_v god_n be_v such_o that_o as_o it_o be_v write_v 36._o rom._n 8._o 36._o for_o thy_o sake_n be_v we_o kill_v all_o day_n long_o and_o count_v as_o sheep_n for_o the_o slaughter_n and_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o flesh_n do_v set_v net_n for_o to_o take_v they_o and_o to_o destroy_v they_o for_o ever_o but_o by_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n they_o which_o do_v lead_v they_o to_o conform_v themselves_o unto_o his_o will_n to_o obey_v he_o and_o to_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o do_v avoid_v death_n for_o albeit_o 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sit_o for_o whosoever_o be_v true_o wise_a have_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o that_o fear_v he_o be_v wise_a and_o his_o instruction_n tend_v to_o lead_v his_o neighboor_n unto_o this_o fear_n which_o be_v the_o first_o &_o chief_a part_n of_o wisdom_n 28_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o people_n be_v the_o honour_n of_o a_o king_n &_o for_o the_o want_n of_o people_n come_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o prince_n solomon_n by_o the_o king_n and_o by_o the_o prince_n do_v understande_v all_o those_o which_o have_v power_n and_o be_v ordain_v for_o to_o govern_v some_o country_n or_o religion_n such_o kind_n of_o man_n common_o do_v think_v themselves_o in_o high_a honour_n and_o majesty_n when_o by_o the_o credit_n and_o authority_n that_o isgve_v to_o they_o by_o flatterer_n either_o by_o violence_n that_o they_o exercise_v or_o by_o the_o abundance_n of_o their_o riches_n they_o make_v themselves_o to_o be_v reverence_v and_o fear_v and_o that_o no_o man_n dare_v 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humbleness_n 6._o psa_fw-la 82._o 6._o reverence_n and_o obedience_n unto_o they_o so_o that_o it_o be_v according_a as_o god_n will_v have_v it_o but_o in_o seek_v magnifical_o these_o former_a thing_n they_o abuse_v themselves_o great_o as_o solomon_n do_v show_v it_o when_o he_o say_v in_o the_o multitude_n of_o people_n be_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o king_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n and_o prince_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o to_o come_v to_o honour_n must_v labour_v then_o to_o get_v a_o multitude_n of_o subject_n and_o to_o hold_v they_o under_o their_o obedience_n and_o government_n the_o which_o shall_v easy_o be_v do_v if_o first_o they_o do_v yield_v themselves_o obedient_a unto_o god_n follow_v his_o 16_o deut._n 17._o 16_o commandment_n and_o that_o they_o become_v not_o like_a unto_o pharaoh_n king_n of_o egypt_n who_o afflict_v the_o child_n of_o israel_n lest_o that_o they_o shall_v multiply_v in_o his_o land_n but_o let_v they_o cause_v the_o law_n touch_v stranger_n to_o 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they_o nor_o in_o their_o wickedness_n for_o david_n say_v thou_o be_v not_o a_o god_n which_o love_v wickedness_n neither_o shall_v any_o evil_a dwell_v with_o thou_o the_o lord_n allow_v the_o righteous_a 15._o psal_n 5._o 5._o &_o 11._o 4._o &_o 34._o 15._o but_o the_o ungodly_a and_o he_o that_o delight_v in_o wickedness_n do_v his_o soul_n abhor_v the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o root_v out_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o the_o earth_n but_o contrary_o he_o behold_v the_o good_a delight_v in_o they_o &_o preserve_v they_o from_o destruction_n the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v over_o they_o which_o fear_v he_o etc._n etc._n the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v over_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a unto_o their_o prayer_n again_o when_o the_o righteous_a cry_n the_o lord_n hear_v they_o but_o the_o lord_n delight_n be_v in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o his_o mercy_n moreover_o let_v we_o 11._o psa_fw-la 33._o 18._o &_o 34._o 16._o 17_o 18._o &_o 147._o 11._o note_v that_o the_o lord_n do_v not_o see_v as_o man_n see_v only_o outward_o but_o he_o see_v &_o know_v even_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o he_o let_v not_o the_o wicked_a they_o look_v to_o avoid_v punishment_n see_v they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o he_o who_o be_v righteous_a and_o almighty_a and_o let_v the_o good_a what_o evil_o soever_o they_o suffer_v not_o fear_n to_o perish_v see_v that_o the_o almighty_a who_o be_v merciful_a care_v for_o they_o final_o let_v we_o note_v that_o it_o be_v unpossible_a to_o make_v any_o image_n
or_o likeness_n for_o to_o represent_v god_n forasmuch_o as_o his_o eye_n be_v in_o all_o place_n 4_o a_o whole_a some_o tongue_n be_v as_o a_o tree_n of_o life_n but_o the_o frowardness_n thereof_o be_v the_o break_n of_o the_o mind_n forasmuch_o as_o we_o all_o desire_n life_n and_o chief_o that_o which_o last_v long_a and_o if_o we_o be_v gentle_a and_o merciful_a unto_o our_o neighbour_n we_o desire_v their_o health_n and_o be_v very_o glad_a to_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o save_n of_o their_o life_n &_o we_o delight_v therein_o forasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v so_o i_o say_v we_o must_v not_o be_v negligent_a of_o that_o which_o be_v proper_a and_o meet_a thereunto_o but_o diligent_a to_o seek_v it_o and_o have_v obtain_v it_o to_o keep_v it_o and_o to_o practice_v it_o as_o it_o shall_v be_v expedient_a the_o worldling_n think_v that_o there_o need_v nothing_o but_o abundance_n of_o temporal_a wealth_n for_o to_o live_v to_o be_v at_o our_o ease_n to_o have_v our_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o avoid_v sorrow_n and_o melancholy_n and_o to_o be_v merry_a and_o therefore_o with_o all_o their_o desire_n and_o affection_n they_o give_v themselves_o unto_o gather_v and_o seek_v all_o the_o pastime_n they_o can_v imagine_v but_o the_o life_n consist_v not_o herein_o as_o have_v be_v handle_v the_o child_n of_o god_n must_v not_o stay_v at_o these_o worldly_a thing_n and_o carnal_a for_o to_o live_v but_o must_v seek_v other_o mean_n amongst_o the_o which_o be_v a_o wholesome_a tongue_n as_o solomon_n do_v teach_v we_o say_v a_o wholesome_a tongue_n be_v as_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n there_o be_v health_n in_o the_o tongue_n when_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o double_a and_o be_v not_o infect_v with_o lie_v &_o deceit_n and_o other_o wickedness_n but_o be_v endue_v with_o simplicity_n and_o uprightness_n and_o be_v fill_v with_o truth_n and_o other_o virtue_n by_o the_o abundance_n whereof_o the_o mouth_n speak_v then_o the_o tongue_n which_o be_v wholesome_a be_v as_o a_o tree_n of_o life_n for_o as_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n plant_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o the_o which_o if_o man_n have_v eat_v he_o have_v live_v for_o ever_o even_o so_o a_o wholesome_a tongue_n bring_v forth_o 22._o 2._o 9_o gene._n &_o 3._o 22._o the_o fruit_n of_o truth_n the_o which_o quicken_v those_o which_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o for_o to_o be_v partaker_n thereof_o we_o must_v draw_v near_o to_o the_o wise_a not_o with_o our_o body_n but_o by_o consent_n &_o agreement_n the_o tongue_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v health_n the_o instruction_n of_o the_o wise_a be_v as_o the_o spring_n of_o 14._o pro._n 12._o 18._o &_o 13._o 14._o life_n we_o must_v thus_o draw_v near_o to_o they_o and_o not_o to_o draw_v back_o for_o by_o they_o do_v jesus_n communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o who_o we_o must_v hear_v in_o who_o only_o we_o must_v believe_v and_o say_v to_o he_o with_o the_o apostle_n lord_n to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n of_o the_o which_o all_o they_o be_v partaker_n which_o in_o faith_n and_o obedience_n receive_v the_o gospel_n by_o the_o mouth_n of_o those_o which_o preach_v 68_o john_n 6._o 68_o it_o pure_o by_o they_o do_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o lord_n sound_v forth_o which_o have_v say_v he_o that_o hear_v you_o hear_v i_o behold_v the_o chief_a health_n of_o the_o tongue_n and_o also_o the_o doctrine_n which_o proceed_v thereof_o be_v call_v wholesome_a doctrine_n and_o they_o which_o receive_v it_o be_v sound_o in_o faith_n by_o the_o which_o we_o obtain_v life_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v all_o learn_v of_o this_o tongue_n to_o frame_v we_o so_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v by_o our_o tongue_n health_n &_o a_o tree_n of_o life_n both_o to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o our_o neighbour_n 24._o mat._n 12._o 37._o pro._n 12._o 6._o 14_o pro._n 4._o 20._o 21_o 22._o 23._o 24._o thou_o shall_v be_v justify_v by_o thy_o word_n let_v we_o then_o draw_v near_o unto_o a_o wholesome_a tongue_n and_o let_v we_o hearken_v diligent_o thereunto_o as_o we_o have_v be_v admonish_v if_o we_o work_v after_o this_o sort_n it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o as_o we_o draw_v near_o true_o unto_o the_o wise_a even_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v endue_v with_o wisdom_n the_o which_o be_v the_o tree_n of_o life_n to_o they_o which_o lie_v hold_v upon_o it_o but_o if_o we_o despise_v to_o have_v a_o wholesome_a tongue_n there_o be_v no_o life_n in_o we_o neither_o for_o we_o nor_o for_o 18._o pro._n 3._o 18._o our_o neighbour_n but_o destruction_n solomon_n do_v show_v it_o say_v but_o the_o frowardness_n thereof_o be_v the_o break_n of_o the_o mind_n therefore_o when_o we_o care_v not_o to_o speak_v well_o and_o that_o we_o break_v forth_o into_o the_o wicked_a and_o dissolute_a word_n we_o lose_v our_o soul_n thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v by_o thy_o word_n the_o foolish_a in_o talk_n shall_v be_v 17._o mat._n 12._o 37._o pro._n 10._o 8._o &_o 12._o 13._o &_o 13._o 17._o beat_v the_o mouth_n of_o the_o fool_n be_v a_o present_a destruction_n the_o tongue_n of_o the_o froward_a shall_v be_v cut_v out_o the_o evil_a man_n be_v snare_v by_o the_o wickedness_n of_o his_o lip_n a_o wicked_a messenger_n fall_v into_o evil_a also_o we_o destroy_v as_o many_o as_o do_v hear_v we_o so_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v evil_a word_n corrupt_v good_a manner_n fair_a word_n and_o sweet_a say_n deceive_v 18._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 33_o rom._n 16._o 18._o the_o heart_n of_o the_o simple_a we_o be_v here_o then_o teach_v to_o be_v attentive_a to_o hear_v those_o which_o speak_v well_o and_o honest_o and_o also_o to_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o use_v our_o tongue_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o because_o that_o the_o tongue_n shall_v be_v guide_v after_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n we_o have_v need_v to_o ask_v a_o clean_a heart_n etc._n etc._n according_a to_o god_n promise_n 17._o psa_fw-la 15._o 12._o eze._n 36._o 25._o psa_fw-la 51._o 17._o i_o will_v pour_v upon_o you_o clean_a water_n and_o wash_v you_o clean_o etc._n etc._n in_o this_o sort_n the_o lord_n will_v open_v our_o lip_n and_o our_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o his_o praise_n 5_o a_o fool_n despise_v his_o father_n instruction_n but_o he_o that_o regard_v correction_n be_v prudent_a we_o all_o natural_o do_v judge_v that_o a_o child_n ought_v to_o receive_v the_o commandment_n of_o his_o father_n and_o to_o submit_v himself_o unto_o his_o correction_n and_o chasten_v otherwise_o he_o be_v count_v a_o fool_n and_o without_o discretion_n and_o since_o that_o our_o judgement_n be_v such_o and_o that_o we_o will_v not_o be_v count_v fool_n and_o without_o discretion_n let_v we_o hear_v our_o father_n who_o do_v teach_v we_o &_o exhort_v we_o to_o receive_v his_o correction_n if_o we_o will_v do_v this_o same_o as_o we_o ought_v we_o must_v neither_o behold_v the_o earth_n nor_o the_o world_n but_o forasmuch_o as_o we_o have_v one_o only_a father_n in_o heaven_n we_o ought_v for_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o inward_a eye_n thither_o that_o be_v to_o say_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o to_o be_v diligent_a too_o hear_v â—_o mat._n 23._o â—_o what_o it_o please_v he_o to_o command_v we_o for_o to_o obey_v he_o and_o patient_o to_o bear_v the_o correction_n that_o he_o shall_v send_v us._n yet_o nevertheless_o we_o shall_v not_o cease_v to_o submit_v ourselves_o unto_o man_n which_o have_v superiority_n &_o authority_n over_o we_o which_o have_v take_v the_o charge_n to_o teach_v we_o to_o guide_v and_o rule_v we_o and_o have_v power_n to_o chasten_v and_o correct_v we_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v be_v fool_n as_o solomon_n declare_v say_v a_o fool_n despise_v his_o father_n instruction_n for_o all_o such_o worthy_a man_n be_v our_o father_n and_o for_o such_o ought_v we_o to_o esteem_v they_o as_o also_o the_o scripture_n do_v attribute_v this_o name_n of_o father_n unto_o they_o because_o it_o have_v please_v god_n to_o impart_v his_o honour_n and_o his_o power_n and_o authority_n unto_o they_o if_o then_o we_o will_v not_o be_v disobedient_a unto_o our_o father_n and_o be_v count_v fool_n let_v we_o not_o refuse_v the_o instruction_n of_o those_o father_n that_o god_n have_v appoint_v for_o we_o in_o this_o world_n but_o let_v we_o honour_v they_o and_o yield_v unto_o they_o obedience_n after_o the_o degree_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v they_o let_v child_n honour_v father_n and_o mother_n then_o let_v every_o man_n be_v subject_a unto_o the_o high_a power_n give_v unto_o 18._o exo._n 20._o 12._o ephe._n 6._o 1._o rom._n 13._o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o mat._n 22._o 21._o ephe._n 6
foolish_a do_v not_o so_o we_o be_v so_o covetous_a of_o honour_n and_o glory_n that_o it_o grieve_v we_o at_o the_o heart_n to_o be_v count_v fool_n though_o we_o be_v natural_o such_o and_o can_v of_o ourselves_o become_v other_o contrary_o we_o be_v very_o glad_a when_o we_o think_v that_o we_o be_v count_v wise_a or_o that_o we_o can_v make_v ourselves_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v so_o and_o to_o maintain_v we_o in_o such_o reputation_n we_o apply_v ourselves_o to_o do_v goodly_a thing_n outward_o and_o which_o seem_v to_o be_v of_o great_a profit_n before_o the_o people_n either_o for_o ourselves_o or_o for_o our_o neighbour_n for_o see_v that_o man_n know_v not_o the_o thought_n of_o man_n but_o as_o by_o the_o effect_n which_o be_v show_v outward_o therefore_o we_o can_v be_v count_v wise_a of_o our_o neighbour_n except_o that_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o do_v or_o speak_v some_o thing_n the_o which_o they_o may_v esteem_v to_o proceed_v of_o wisdom_n after_o the_o sight_n of_o man_n &_o judgement_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o common_o both_o we_o and_o they_o be_v deceive_v in_o our_o estimation_n and_o judgement_n as_o we_o may_v now_o know_v if_o we_o thorough_o consider_v what_o we_o be_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n when_o we_o be_v in_o that_o horrible_a darkness_n of_o ignorance_n under_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o pope_n we_o think_v then_o there_o be_v no_o wisdom_n in_o the_o world_n but_o there_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v teach_v we_o by_o solomon_n to_o judge_v otherwise_o to_o wit_n that_o they_o which_o impart_v knowledge_n so_o large_o as_o they_o can_v and_o delight_n to_o make_v their_o neighbour_n partaker_n with_o they_o thereof_o that_o it_o may_v fructify_v be_v wise_a when_o he_o say_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a etc._n etc._n we_o can_v therefore_o boast_v ourselves_o to_o be_v wise_a because_o we_o be_v not_o so_o except_o we_o be_v liberal_a of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o do_v glad_o impart_v it_o according_a to_o the_o state_n whereunto_o god_n have_v call_v we_o and_o be_v not_o envious_a nor_o sorry_a to_o see_v our_o neighbour_n to_o profit_v with_o we_o of_o our_o industry_n pain_n and_o labour_n and_o that_o they_o get_v by_o our_o mean_n some_o knowledge_n or_o any_o art_n for_o to_o know_v how_o to_o spend_v their_o time_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o of_o their_o neighbour_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v unprofitable_a but_o god_n must_v allow_v our_o art_n and_o occupation_n for_o there_o be_v no_o knowledge_n but_o that_o which_o god_n teach_v we_o by_o his_o word_n and_o that_o he_o allow_v thereby_o except_o he_o become_v our_o teacher_n and_o that_o he_o himself_o open_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a for_o to_o spread_v abroad_o knowledge_n the_o world_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o ignorance_n for_o the_o lord_n give_v wisdom_n 6._o pro._n 2._o 6._o out_o of_o his_o mouth_n come_v knowledge_n and_o understanding_n even_o so_o although_o solomon_n do_v attribute_v the_o seed_n or_o spread_v abroad_o of_o knowledge_n unto_o the_o lip_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o to_o say_v that_o knowledge_n can_v be_v impart_v by_o no_o other_o mean_n but_o by_o the_o lip_n true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o word_n of_o god_n out_o of_o which_o we_o learn_v all_o knowledge_n be_v teach_v by_o the_o lip_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o knowledge_n but_o only_o that_o which_o god_n teach_v and_o that_o the_o chief_a and_o most_o necessary_a part_n of_o knowledge_n be_v communicate_v by_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o pastor_n and_o minister_n of_o the_o church_n but_o as_o they_o alone_o be_v not_o wise_a even_o so_o also_o they_o teach_v not_o themselves_o alone_o all_o knowledge_n they_o which_o lead_v a_o holy_a and_o honest_a life_n occupy_v themselves_o faithful_o in_o their_o estate_n &_o vocation_n for_o to_o help_v their_o neighbour_n at_o their_o need_n do_v sow_v knowledge_n though_o they_o shall_v speak_v never_o a_o word_n with_o their_o mouth_n their_o manner_n and_o fashion_n of_o do_v their_o study_n and_o exercise_n do_v speak_v and_o teach_v and_o so_o they_o shed_v and_o spread_v abroad_o knowledge_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o the_o wisdom_n that_o god_n give_v they_o by_o his_o word_n after_o the_o which_o we_o must_v order_v all_o and_o must_v thereby_o guide_v all_o thing_n and_o to_o do_v the_o same_o the_o wise_a must_v speak_v and_o it_o be_v for_o this_o cause_n why_o solomon_n say_v that_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a shall_v spread_v abroad_o knowledge_n heretofore_o he_o have_v well_o show_v we_o that_o knowledge_n may_v be_v open_v &_o communicate_v otherwise_o then_o by_o the_o lip_n every_o wise_a man_n will_v work_v by_o knowledge_n 16._o pro._n 13._o 16._o but_o the_o mouth_n the_o tongue_n and_o the_o lip_n be_v the_o principal_a organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o to_o set_v it_o forth_o when_o they_o be_v move_v of_o the_o hart_n thereunto_o which_o be_v the_o seal_n of_o knowledge_n wisdom_n &_o understanding_n solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o when_o he_o do_v not_o simple_o say_v the_o lip_n shall_v spread_v abroad_o but_o he_o say_v the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a shall_v spread_v abroad_o he_o do_v signify_v it_o again_o when_o against_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o wise_a he_o set_v the_o hart_n of_o fool_n say_v but_o the_o hart_n of_o the_o foolish_a do_v not_o so_o and_o it_o be_v asmuch_o as_n if_o he_o do_v say_v forasmuch_o as_o the_o wise_a have_v receive_v and_o do_v receive_v knowledge_n into_o their_o heart_n &_o mind_n they_o do_v spread_v the_o same_o abroad_o by_o their_o lip_n but_o fool_n do_v despise_v knowledge_n and_o instruction_n and_o therefore_o their_o hart_n which_o be_v void_a of_o knowledge_n can_v lead_v the_o lip_n to_o spread_v abroad_o that_o knowledge_n which_o they_o have_v not_o but_o they_o must_v declare_v and_o babble_v out_o folly_n whereof_o they_o be_v full_a for_o to_o teach_v the_o which_o folly_n we_o need_v to_o spend_v much_o labour_n there_o about_o we_o do_v but_o to_o much_o learn_v it_o for_o it_o be_v natural_a unto_o all_o man_n it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o knowledge_n for_o the_o wise_a must_v labour_v much_o to_o teach_v it_o as_o solomon_n do_v signify_v here_o when_o he_o compare_v it_o unto_o seed_n for_o as_o the_o ploweman_n do_v not_o sow_v his_o good_a seed_n without_o pain_n and_o care_n and_o yet_o after_o his_o travel_n it_o do_v not_o all_o prosper_v even_o so_o although_o the_o wise_a be_v very_o careful_a to_o spread_v abroad_o knowledge_n yet_o do_v it_o not_o prosper_v 3._o matt._n 13._o 3._o as_o it_o ought_v to_o do_v experience_n teach_v it_o and_o our_o lord_n do_v give_v it_o well_o to_o understande_v let_v we_o then_o understande_v that_o solomon_n compare_v knowledge_n unto_o seed_n do_v after_o a_o sort_n accuse_v man_n of_o ingratitude_n because_o they_o despise_v the_o liberality_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o do_v not_o spare_v to_o hide_v knowledge_n from_o they_o the_o foolish_a do_v not_o now_o take_v heed_n thereof_o 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sacrifice_n nor_o oblation_n as_o a_o service_n unto_o god_n but_o that_o they_o be_v so_o corrupt_v that_o god_n do_v not_o accept_v their_o service_n and_o the_o multitude_n of_o the_o wicked_a cause_v that_o no_o man_n can_v easy_o discern_v whether_o there_o be_v any_o church_n of_o god_n or_o no_o till_o enoch_n be_v bear_v even_o so_o then_o we_o may_v well_o know_v that_o god_n allow_v not_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a as_o also_o he_o have_v show_v in_o the_o time_n of_o 7._o exo._n 32._o 7._o num._n 16._o 21_o psal_n 40._o 7._o moses_n and_o have_v likewise_o declare_v by_o his_o prophet_n we_o have_v now_o solomon_n which_o do_v pronounce_v it_o plain_o when_o he_o say_v the_o
sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n unto_o the_o lord_n by_o sacrifice_n solomon_n understand_v whatsoever_o be_v do_v outward_o 7._o &_o 50._o 8._o &_o 51._o 18._o esay_n 66._o 3._o mich._n 6._o 6._o 7._o for_o to_o serve_v god_n withal_o which_o have_v appearance_n of_o holiness_n and_o religion_n and_o which_o be_v ordain_v of_o god_n for_o his_o honour_n and_o for_o to_o make_v profession_n when_o one_o will_v protest_v to_o be_v of_o his_o people_n he_o pronounce_v that_o all_o such_o kind_n of_o service_n be_v nothing_o worth_a but_o to_o vex_v and_o despite_n god_n and_o to_o provoke_v he_o to_o anger_n and_o wrath_n when_o it_o be_v do_v by_o the_o wicked_a which_o have_v no_o fear_n nor_o reverence_n of_o his_o word_n nor_o bear_v any_o love_n unto_o their_o neighbour_n though_o they_o labour_v to_o make_v themselves_o believe_v it_o and_o will_v have_v man_n believe_v that_o they_o be_v devout_a and_o good_a catholic_n let_v the_o wicked_a therefore_o which_o 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help_v they_o in_o their_o necessity_n diverse_a saint_n have_v prove_v it_o true_a and_o amongst_o other_o david_n i_o beseech_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o hear_v i_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o he_o will_v i_o look_v even_o to_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o tremble_v at_o my_o word_n likewise_o 2._o psa_fw-la 34._o 5._o esay_n 66._o 2._o we_o may_v here_o learn_v that_o for_o to_o be_v assure_v that_o our_o prayer_n be_v acceptable_a unto_o the_o lord_n we_o must_v have_v testimony_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o true_o hate_v wickedness_n and_o that_o righteousness_n do_v please_v we_o well_o belove_a brethren_n if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o 22._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 21._o 22._o then_o have_v we_o boldness_n towards_o god_n and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o but_o what_o righteousness_n soever_o be_v in_o we_o yet_o do_v it_o not_o deserve_v to_o be_v hear_v when_o god_n hear_v we_o in_o our_o righteousness_n it_o be_v of_o his_o only_a pleasure_n and_o good_a will_n that_o he_o bear_v towards_o we_o as_o solomon_n do_v signify_v by_o the_o word_n which_o be_v interpret_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o wherein_o the_o faithful_a aught_o great_o to_o be_v comfort_v when_o they_o understande_v that_o they_o be_v in_o favour_n with_o the_o lord_n which_o owe_v they_o naught_o nor_o yet_o stand_v bind_v unto_o they_o for_o any_o thing_n for_o the_o good_a will_v he_o bear_v they_o be_v not_o to_o do_v they_o good_a only_a in_o this_o world_n but_o to_o save_v they_o eternal_o as_o the_o righteous_a by_o their_o prayer_n tend_v chief_o thereunto_o know_v that_o the_o world_n pass_v away_o and_o forasmuch_o as_o the_o papist_n do_v call_v their_o mass_n a_o sacrifice_n they_o may_v see_v here_o that_o when_o it_o be_v celebrate_v by_o the_o wicked_a that_o it_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o it_o be_v then_o of_o no_o profit_n the_o which_o be_v against_o their_o foolish_a 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confess_v that_o it_o be_v very_o reasonable_a &_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v too_o great_a wickedness_n for_o to_o belie_v god_n yet_o diverse_a of_o those_o which_o will_v speak_v so_o for_o to_o show_v themselves_o wise_a and_o very_a zealous_a of_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n will_v well_o allow_v the_o manner_n fashion_n and_o trade_n of_o the_o wicked_a their_o counsel_n enterprise_n and_o threaten_n as_o they_o show_v when_o they_o pronounce_v they_o to_o be_v honest_a man_n the_o which_o be_v to_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n who_o declare_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o reject_v and_o forsake_v &_o count_v whatsoever_o the_o wicked_a do_v take_v in_o hand_n for_o wickedness_n though_o it_o have_v a_o goodly_a show_n of_o righteousness_n uprightness_n and_o reason_n he_o do_v lo_o pronounce_v it_o by_o solomon_n say_v the_o way_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n unto_o the_o lord_n when_o he_o attribute_v way_n unto_o the_o wicked_a he_o do_v yield_v unto_o our_o rudeness_n &_o speak_v after_o a_o humane_a and_o carnal_a sense_n for_o true_o the_o wicked_a do_v hold_v no_o way_n but_o the_o same_o of_o perdition_n and_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o he_o speak_v thus_o for_o albeit_o that_o the_o threatening_n and_o do_n of_o the_o wicked_a have_v some_o kind_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o it_o seem_v they_o be_v zealous_a of_o righteousness_n &_o equity_n nevertheless_o as_o they_o be_v wicked_a even_o so_o do_v they_o walk_v in_o wickedness_n the_o which_o be_v their_o way_n solomon_n do_v show_v it_o well_o when_o against_o way_n he_o set_v righteousness_n say_v but_o he_o love_v he_o that_o follow_v righteousness_n we_o will_v hear_v take_v justice_n for_o the_o manner_n and_o trade_n of_o life_n of_o the_o righteous_a which_o desire_v nothing_o but_o to_o yield_v to_o every_o one_o his_o duty_n as_o they_o be_v bind_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n but_o because_o that_o such_o righteousness_n proceed_v from_o a_o heart_n purify_v by_o faith_n the_o lord_n love_v he_o that_o follow_v he_o and_o which_o labour_v to_o conform_v himself_o unto_o his_o god_n for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v true_a 8._o psal_n 33._o 4._o 5._o &_o 11._o 8._o and_o all_o his_o work_n be_v faithful_a he_o love_v righteousness_n &_o judgement_n etc._n etc._n for_o the_o righteous_a lord_n love_v righteousness_n his_o countenance_n will_v behold_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v just_a let_v we_o therefore_o follow_v righteousness_n the_o which_o be_v not_o to_o frame_v ourselves_o after_o this_o world_n for_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o only_a rule_n of_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o let_v we_o diligent_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o it_o be_v no_o small_a grace_n 4._o rom._n 12._o 4._o to_o be_v belove_v of_o the_o
lord_n and_o contrary_o that_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n great_o to_o be_v fear_v for_o to_o be_v abhor_v of_o he_o for_o god_n love_v not_o the_o righteous_a for_o one_o time_n only_o but_o he_o continue_v to_o love_v they_o as_o solomon_n do_v somewhat_o signify_v by_o the_o verb_n of_o the_o futuretence_n which_o he_o use_v and_o the_o lord_n shall_v show_v they_o this_o immutable_a love_n when_o he_o shall_v give_v they_o the_o eternal_a possession_n of_o the_o heavenly_a kingdom_n he_o have_v love_v they_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v whereupon_o it_o follow_v that_o he_o will_v always_o love_v they_o for_o he_o be_v unchangeable_a the_o gift_n and_o call_n of_o god_n be_v without_o repentance_n and_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o have_v love_v we_o before_o the_o 28._o rom._n 11._o 28._o foundation_n therefore_o it_o follow_v well_o that_o it_o be_v not_o for_o our_o righteousness_n but_o of_o his_o only_a grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o who_o he_o love_v us._n we_o be_v not_o more_o worthy_a than_o the_o â—â—ildren_n of_o israel_n to_o who_o moses_n say_v because_o he_o have_v love_v 4._o deut._n 4._o 37._o &_o 7._o 6._o &_o 9_o 4._o thy_o father_n and_o have_v choose_v their_o seed_n after_o they_o he_o have_v bring_v thou_o out_o of_o egypt_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n have_v choose_v thou_o to_o be_v a_o people_n for_o himself_o do_v not_o think_v in_o thy_o heart_n etc._n etc._n the_o lord_n for_o my_o righteousness_n have_v bring_v i_o into_o this_o land_n also_o our_o follow_v of_o righteousness_n be_v never_o such_o that_o it_o can_v deserve_v the_o love_n of_o god_n for_o albeit_o that_o in_o follow_v righteousness_n we_o do_v give_v a_o certain_a witness_n that_o we_o love_v god_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o to_o say_v that_o thereby_o we_o can_v bind_v god_n to_o love_v we_o but_o of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n heprevent_v us._n and_o thus_o forasmuch_o as_o god_n for_o the_o love_n that_o he_o 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the_o way_n and_o he_o that_o hate_v correction_n shall_v die_v solomon_n have_v often_o speak_v of_o instruction_n in_o exhort_v we_o to_o receive_v it_o by_o praise_v they_o which_o receive_v and_o keep_v it_o in_o complain_v also_o of_o they_o which_o reject_v it_o blame_v and_o threaten_v they_o and_o then_o and_o there_o we_o have_v declare_v that_o instruction_n consist_v in_o doctrine_n in_o exhortation_n reprehension_n admonition_n correction_n threatening_n punishment_n and_o chastisement_n which_o be_v thing_n very_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a for_o man_n after_o the_o conversation_n they_o lead_v and_o as_o they_o be_v dispose_v and_o therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o count_v good_a when_o they_o be_v apply_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o wise_a which_o can_v tell_v how_o to_o use_v they_o not_o after_o our_o fantasy_n but_o as_o they_o see_v be_v needful_a for_o us._n nevertheless_o there_o be_v almost_o no_o man_n but_o be_v greeve_v as_o experience_n do_v teach_v we_o by_o 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and_o ruler_n of_o the_o earth_n do_v rejoice_v when_o they_o have_v a_o great_a multitude_n of_o subject_n give_v to_o flatter_v they_o and_o put_v themselves_o in_o danger_n for_o to_o maintain_v their_o quarrel_n and_o to_o serve_v their_o desire_n though_o they_o be_v against_o god_n they_o which_o despise_v god_n for_o to_o show_v themselves_o to_o be_v altogether_o at_o the_o commandment_n of_o their_o prince_n be_v most_o common_o count_v for_o the_o best_a subject_n and_o be_v most_o acceptable_a and_o best_a welcome_n for_o the_o king_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o earth_n do_v set_v more_o store_n by_o themselves_o than_o they_o do_v by_o god_n and_o will_v have_v god_n
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commandment_n so_o that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v at_o wisdom_n and_o not_o at_o folly_n this_o same_o be_v teach_v we_o by_o the_o 13._o exod._n 20._o 12._o deut._n 6._o 20._o ephe._n 6._o 1._o rom._n 13._o 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13._o holy_a scripture_n now_o that_o the_o wisdom_n which_o be_v here_o speak_v of_o stand_v in_o this_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o when_o against_o a_o wise_a son_n he_o set_v a_o fool_n with_o his_o stubborness_n say_v but_o a_o foolish_a man_n despise_v his_o mother_n it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o solomon_n make_v mention_n of_o the_o mother_n and_o that_o he_o condemn_v that_o man_n of_o folly_n which_o by_o his_o rebellion_n and_o disobedience_n or_o other_o wickedness_n grieve_v and_o vex_v his_o mother_n and_o make_v her_o sorrowful_a for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o command_v we_o to_o honour_v our_o father_n but_o our_o mother_n also_o but_o it_o seem_v to_o many_o child_n that_o their_o mother_n be_v but_o their_o servant_n and_o maid_n of_o the_o house_n and_o that_o we_o need_v to_o make_v none_o account_v of_o they_o solomon_n do_v attribute_v foolishness_n unto_o such_o man_n and_o that_o very_o right_o for_o they_o have_v not_o the_o wit_n to_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v make_v man_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o their_o mother_n otherwise_o they_o have_v not_o be_v man_n for_o man_n be_v not_o without_o the_o woman_n but_o the_o man_n be_v by_o the_o woman_n and_o that_o not_o without_o great_a pain_n and_o sorrow_n it_o be_v very_o like_a that_o solomon_n not_o be_v content_v to_o say_v 16._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 8._o gen._n 3._o 16._o the_o fool_n despise_v his_o mother_n but_o call_v he_o a_o man_n will_v put_v he_o in_o remembrance_n of_o these_o former_a thing_n and_o also_o that_o it_o be_v not_o without_o care_n of_o the_o mother_n that_o he_o be_v grow_v since_o his_o birth_n and_o come_v to_o man_n state_n for_o that_o that_o he_o be_v man_n he_o come_v from_o his_o mother_n moreover_o call_v he_o a_o man_n which_o despise_v his_o mother_n and_o rebuke_v he_o of_o foolishness_n he_o teach_v we_o that_o our_o great_a age_n do_v not_o exempt_v we_o from_o the_o honour_n that_o god_n command_v we_o to_o bear_v to_o our_o mother_n otherwise_o we_o shall_v show_v ourselves_o to_o be_v fool_n 21_o foolishness_n be_v joy_n to_o he_o that_o be_v destitute_a of_o understanding_n but_o a_o man_n of_o understanding_n walk_v upright_o we_o common_o call_v a_o man_n faint_a heart_a lack_v courage_n and_o void_a wit_n when_o he_o can_v nor_o will_v not_o give_v himself_o to_o follow_v that_o which_o belong_v to_o his_o vocation_n or_o that_o he_o will_v not_o and_o can_v tell_v what_o kind_n of_o life_n to_o choose_v for_o to_o spend_v his_o time_n about_o good_a work_v the_o which_o god_n have_v prepare_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o and_o that_o if_o we_o do_v right_o employ_v ourselves_o therein_o we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n nevertheless_o there_o be_v no_o man_n which_o have_v his_o hart_n so_o faint_a nor_o his_o courage_n so_o base_a but_o do_v apply_v himself_o to_o some_o thing_n for_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n be_v never_o unoccupy_v but_o be_v fill_v with_o thought_n purpose_n enterprise_n will_n desire_n affection_n of_o sorrow_n or_o of_o joy_n for_o man_n must_v needs_o pass_v away_o his_o time_n the_o which_o he_o can_v do_v without_o the_o former_a thing_n the_o which_o be_v such_o as_o be_v the_o disposition_n of_o the_o heart_n if_o the_o heart_n be_v good_a and_o right_n the_o thought_n shall_v be_v good_a and_o right_n contrary_o if_o it_o be_v evil_a so_o shall_v they_o also_o be_v evil_a this_o be_v judge_v natural_o but_o yet_o our_o lord_n do_v show_v it_o we_o by_o 18_o mat._n 12._o 33._o &_o 15._o 17._o 18_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o tree_n and_o by_o the_o thing_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o heart_n solomon_n also_o do_v give_v it_o we_o to_o understand_v say_v foolishness_n be_v joy_n to_o he_o that_o be_v destitute_a of_o understanding_n when_o he_o speak_v thus_o he_o declare_v unto_o we_o that_o all_o his_o affection_n delectation_n counsel_n and_o thought_n which_o may_v and_o will_v not_o choose_v and_o follow_v some_o good_a and_o right_a kind_n of_o live_v do_v tend_v to_o make_v he_o go_v astray_o or_o else_o to_o make_v other_o to_o go_v astray_o and_o to_o scatter_v they_o as_o be_v signify_v by_o foolishness_n which_o be_v his_o rejoice_v for_o foolishness_n here_o be_v not_o take_v only_o for_o any_o light_a vanity_n which_o be_v commit_v for_o want_n of_o heed_n but_o be_v here_o chief_o take_v for_o all_o wickedness_n contrary_a unto_o righteousness_n and_o so_o the_o destitute_a of_o understanding_n be_v count_v amongst_o the_o number_n of_o they_o which_o forsake_v the_o right_a path_n for_o too_o 13._o pro._n 2._o 13._o walk_v by_o the_o way_n of_o darkness_n and_o solomon_n do_v here_o give_v it_o we_o to_o understand_v well_o when_o against_o foolishness_n he_o set_v walk_v upright_o say_v but_o a_o man_n of_o understanding_n walk_v upright_o that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o that_o man_n which_o give_v his_o heart_n and_o mind_n unto_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o rejoice_v therein_o do_v not_o wander_v neither_o do_v delight_n to_o see_v or_o to_o make_v other_o to_o go_v astray_o but_o do_v study_n and_o apply_v himself_o to_o take_v and_o remove_v all_o stop_n and_o let_n out_o of_o the_o way_n which_o may_v hinder_v he_o from_o do_v right_o his_o estate_n and_o which_o may_v also_o hinder_v his_o neighbour_n that_o be_v to_o say_v that_o his_o affection_n be_v right_a and_o be_v continual_o occupy_v 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o in_o meditate_v the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v
otherwise_o there_o shall_v be_v repugnancy_n in_o the_o scripture_n the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v neither_o thought_n nor_o say_v for_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n say_v true_o i_o say_v 36._o mat._n 12._o 36._o unto_o you_o that_o for_o every_o idle_a word_n that_o man_n shall_v have_v speak_v they_o shall_v give_v a_o account_n whereupon_o it_o follow_v well_o that_o man_n have_v not_o joy_n for_o every_o answer_n of_o his_o mouth_n except_o it_o be_v some_o temporal_a &_o transitory_a joy_n which_o continew_v not_o but_o let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o solomon_n busi_v himself_o to_o put_v forth_o a_o sentence_n of_o any_o light_n or_o slender_a matter_n and_o to_o join_v thereto_o a_o promise_n but_o let_v we_o understande_v that_o he_o promise_v here_o a_o steadfast_a joy_n and_o one_o of_o long_a continuance_n for_o these_o sentence_n be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n whereby_o we_o be_v rather_o withdraw_v from_o vain_a joy_n then_o invite_v &_o exhort_v to_o set_v any_o hope_n or_o trust_v in_o it_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n &_o our_o own_o flesh_n do_v draw_v but_o to_o much_o to_o take_v joy_n &_o pleasure_n in_o our_o word_n though_o they_o be_v nothing_o worth_a and_o that_o they_o be_v hurtful_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o end_n do_v show_v it_o let_v we_o understand_v therefore_o that_o solomon_n do_v not_o speak_v general_o of_o all_o word_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n but_o only_o of_o those_o which_o be_v utter_v as_o we_o be_v command_v solomon_n do_v expound_v it_o so_o himself_o when_o he_o ask_v now_o say_v and_o how_o good_a be_v a_o word_n in_o due_a season_n the_o which_o be_v as_o if_o he_o say_v if_o we_o will_v have_v joy_n of_o the_o answer_n of_o our_o mouth_n our_o word_n must_v be_v good_a they_o &_o for_o to_o be_v good_a it_o must_v be_v speak_v in_o due_a time_n for_o a_o foolish_a and_o wicked_a word_n have_v never_o no_v due_a time_n see_v it_o ought_v never_o to_o be_v utter_v now_o we_o can_v well_o follow_v these_o admonition_n except_o we_o obey_v unto_o that_o which_o be_v say_v if_o any_o man_n speak_v let_v he_o speak_v as_o the_o word_n of_o god_n whereupon_o follow_v that_o a_o word_n speak_v 97._o ephe._n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 3._o collo_fw-la 4._o 6._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 11._o ps_n 119._o 13._o 23_o 46._o 54._o 97._o in_o due_a time_n be_v good_a be_v the_o word_n of_o god_n &_o that_o it_o be_v the_o same_o answer_n of_o the_o mouth_n wherein_o there_o be_v joy_n come_v to_o the_o man_n that_o have_v a_o upright_a hart_n &_o he_o may_v say_v with_o david_n with_o my_o lip_n have_v i_o declare_v all_o the_o judgement_n of_o thy_o mouth_n prince_n also_o do_v sit_v &_o speak_v against_o i_o but_o thy_o servant_n do_v meditate_v in_o thy_o statute_n i_o will_v speak_v also_o of_o thy_o testimony_n before_o king_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a thy_o statute_n have_v be_v my_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n oh_o how_o i_o love_v thy_o law_n it_o be_v my_o meditation_n 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no_o man_n shall_v take_v away_o your_o joy_n albeit_o that_o the_o apostle_n for_o speak_v in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n be_v beat_v yet_o be_v they_o 41._o john_n 12._o 22._o acts._n 5._o 41._o not_o without_o their_o joy_n and_o so_o depart_v joyful_o because_o they_o be_v count_v worthy_a to_o suffer_v for_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n some_o do_v understand_v this_o sentence_n as_o if_o he_o will_v say_v that_o a_o man_n do_v rejoice_v and_o be_v well_o please_v when_o he_o obtain_v what_o he_o demand_v now_o albeit_o there_o be_v a_o diversity_n in_o these_o two_o sense_n yet_o there_o be_v no_o contrariety_n 24_o the_o way_n of_o life_n be_v on_o high_a to_o the_o prudent_a to_o avoid_v from_o hell_n beneath_o he_o do_v show_v we_o the_o trade_n and_o way_n that_o we_o must_v hold_v for_o to_o live_v when_o he_o say_v the_o way_n of_o life_n be_v on_o high_a to_o the_o prudent_a and_o he_o do_v show_v how_o we_o shall_v be_v affectionate_a and_o what_o knowledge_n we_o 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etc._n etc._n if_o any_o man_n will_v follow_v i_o let_v he_o renounce_v himself_o etc._n etc._n take_v heed_n to_o yourselves_o etc._n etc._n watch_z therefore_o and_o pray_v continual_o etc._n etc._n i_o beseech_v you_o therefore_o brother_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o you_o give_v up_o your_o body_n aliving_a sacrifice_n holy_a acceptable_a unto_o god_n which_o be_v your_o reasonable_a serve_v of_o god_n and_o fashion_v not_o yourselves_o like_a unto_o this_o world_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o consider_v the_o season_n that_o it_o be_v 12_o &_o 13._o 11._o 12_o now_o time_n that_o we_o shall_v arise_v from_o sleep_n etc._n etc._n the_o night_n be_v past_a the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v away_o the_o work_v of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n if_o then_o you_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n seek_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v above_o where_o christ_n sit_v at_o 1._o collo_fw-la 3._o 1._o the_o right_a hand_n of_o 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the_o lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o the_o antientes_fw-la of_o his_o people_n 14._o aba_n 2._o 12._o esa_n 3._o 14._o and_o the_o prince_n thereof_o for_o you_o have_v eat_v up_o the_o vineyard_n the_o spoil_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v in_o your_o house_n as_o a_o cage_n be_v full_a of_o bird_n so_o be_v their_o house_n full_a of_o deceit_n thereby_o they_o be_v become_v great_a and_o 27._o jere._n 5._o 27._o waxen_a scotfree_a we_o see_v therefore_o that_o the_o lord_n have_v good_a cause_n to_o destroy_v the_o house_n of_o the_o proud_a contrary_o he_o take_v care_n to_o build_v and_o to_o maintain_v the_o house_n of_o the_o humble_a even_o with_o they_o which_o make_v no_o count_n of_o they_o and_o also_o be_v despise_v in_o the_o world_n yea_o afflict_a and_o outrage_v of_o such_o kind_n of_o people_n i_o say_v god_n take_v pity_n and_o therefore_o he_o help_v their_o misery_n and_o poverty_n solomon_n do_v signify_v it_o say_v but_o he_o will_v establish_v the_o 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and_o join_v with_o a_o strong_a match_n for_o the_o lord_n do_v great_o favour_v they_o as_o it_o be_v here_o brief_o show_v we_o but_o more_o 10._o exod._n 22._o 1._o esa_n 1._o 23._o za._n 7._o 9_o 10._o large_o in_o other_o place_n thou_o shall_v not_o oppress_v a_o stranger_n 26_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o pure_a have_v pleasant_a word_n although_o that_o by_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n we_o be_v all_o evil_a and_o that_o we_o be_v as_o it_o be_v yoke_v to_o sin_n yet_o the_o holy_a scripture_n do_v make_v distinction_n between_o the_o good_a &_o the_o evil_a the_o which_o be_v a_o argument_n that_o god_n do_v not_o impute_v wickedness_n unto_o all_o man_n &_o that_o there_o be_v some_o who_o he_o allow_v for_o good_a and_o righteous_a and_o that_o of_o his_o only_a grace_n &_o goodness_n if_o then_o we_o have_v our_o heart_n &_o mind_n harden_v in_o evil_a make_v no_o account_n to_o repent_v but_o delight_v in_o filthiness_n &_o uncleanness_n in_o malice_n and_o wickedness_n the_o scripture_n call_v we_o wicked_a as_o we_o be_v so_o indeed_o and_o whatsoever_o we_o think_v consult_v of_o deliberate_a will_v desire_n &_o take_v in_o hand_n be_v in_o vain_a even_o so_o be_v that_o which_o we_o either_o do_v or_o say_v solomon_n do_v show_v it_o we_o say_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n for_o since_o 7._o psa_fw-la 11._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a &_o love_v righteousness_n and_o that_o he_o abhor_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a therefore_o it_o follow_v well_o there_o be_v no_o goodness_n in_o they_o for_o inasmuch_o as_o the_o hart_n be_v fill_v
with_o abominable_a thought_n therefore_o it_o can_v bring_v forth_o none_o other_o but_o wicked_a word_n and_o work_n this_o same_o be_v teach_v we_o by_o the_o similitude_n of_o the_o tree_n let_v the_o say_n and_o do_n of_o the_o wicked_a have_v never_o so_o goodly_a show_n 33._o mat._n 12._o 33._o yet_o be_v they_o not_o acceptable_a as_o we_o have_v see_v in_o the_o 8_o verse_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abomination_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o since_o also_o that_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abominable_a unto_o the_o lord_n it_o follow_v that_o the_o wicked_a be_v abuse_v when_o they_o labour_v to_o say_v or_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n so_o secret_o that_o god_n shall_v not_o know_v it_o for_o since_o that_o he_o pierce_v unto_o the_o thought_n he_o must_v needs_o have_v knowledge_n of_o the_o desire_n the_o which_o be_v not_o so_o much_o hide_v see_v that_o man_n which_o be_v pour_v blind_a may_v know_v and_o judge_v it_o and_o not_o only_o they_o be_v deceive_v but_o which_o worst_o be_v they_o do_v injury_n unto_o god_n esteem_v he_o less_o than_o they_o do_v a_o woorkeman_n towards_o his_o work_n for_o they_o will_v confess_v plain_o that_o he_o which_o have_v wrought_v any_o thing_n know_v what_o be_v in_o it_o but_o that_o which_o the_o wicked_a think_v of_o god_n when_o they_o will_v hide_v themselves_o from_o he_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o if_o the_o work_n shall_v say_v to_o he_o that_o have_v make_v it_o thou_o have_v not_o make_v i_o or_o thou_o understand_v it_o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n why_o he_o complain_v of_o they_o yet_o will_v they_o say_v the_o lord_n see_v they_o not_o woe_n unto_o they_o that_o seek_v 16._o psal_n 94._o 7._o esai_n 29._o 15._o 16._o deep_a to_o hide_v their_o counsel_n from_o the_o lord_n for_o their_o work_n be_v in_o darkness_n and_o they_o say_v who_o see_v we_o and_o who_o know_v we_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n from_o do_v such_o injury_n unto_o our_o god_n 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god_n and_o unto_o the_o conservation_n of_o our_o ownelife_n as_o contrary_o by_o contempt_n and_o blockishness_n they_o draw_v and_o call_v upon_o they_o the_o plague_n which_o the_o lord_n god_n have_v ordain_v for_o they_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v that_o a_o man_n which_o be_v careful_a to_o consult_v and_o deliberate_v shall_v deliver_v himself_o from_o present_a and_o near_a danger_n and_o the_o foolish_a and_o negligent_a for_o want_v of_o consideration_n and_o counsel_n shall_v perish_v and_o this_o because_o that_o foolishness_n and_o wisdom_n be_v instrument_n of_o god_n providence_n aswell_o for_o one_o part_n as_o for_o the_o other_o for_o this_o cause_n god_n have_v hide_v from_o we_o thing_n to_o come_v that_o we_o shall_v withstand_v they_o as_o in_o adventure_n that_o man_n look_v for_o not_o know_v what_o shall_v be_v the_o end_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o cease_v to_o set_v against_o they_o the_o remedy_n prepare_v till_o we_o become_v unto_o the_o mark_n or_o that_o our_o care_n serve_v we_o to_o no_o profit_n then_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n ought_v not_o to_o hinder_v we_o but_o that_o we_o shall_v do_v our_o office_n and_o provide_v for_o ourselves_o behold_v saint_n paul_n say_v well_o that_o god_n work_v both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n in_o we_o and_o yet_o he_o cease_v not_o to_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v 12._o phi._n 2._o 13._o 12._o out_o our_o salvation_n 10_o a_o divine_a sentence_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o lip_n of_o the_o king_n his_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v in_o judgement_n divination_n be_v a_o thing_n very_o abominable_a before_o god_n as_o the_o scripture_n do_v show_v we_o first_o of_o all_o when_o it_o be_v command_v that_o the_o diviner_n shall_v be_v put_v to_o death_n second_o when_o israel_n be_v praise_v for_o this_o that_o they_o have_v no_o soothsay_v nor_o divine_a three_o when_o it_o be_v 17_o levi._n 20._o 27._o num._n 23._o deut._n 18._o 11._o 2._o kin._n 17._o 17_o forbid_v to_o ask_v counsel_n at_o the_o soothsayer_n four_o when_o among_o the_o abomination_n for_o the_o which_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n provoke_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n it_o be_v say_v that_o they_o be_v give_v to_o follow_v soothsayer_n five_o when_o the_o prophet_n be_v careful_a to_o turn_v the_o people_n away_o from_o the_o soothsayer_n yet_o will_v solomon_n have_v that_o divination_n shall_v be_v in_o the_o king_n lip_n here_o he_o desire_v nothing_o against_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o he_o speak_v by_o a_o similitude_n &_o will_v that_o as_o the_o divine_n do_v promise_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v inspire_v from_o god_n &_o that_o they_o persuade_v man_n to_o believe_v that_o they_o give_v a_o true_a
a_o humble_a and_o lowly_a behaviour_n but_o chief_o of_o a_o humble_a mind_n thus_o do_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v beat_v down_o but_o raise_v up_o for_o whosoever_o humble_v himself_o shall_v be_v exalt_v not_o 5._o mat._n 11._o 29._o phi._n 2._o 3._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o of_o man_n but_o by_o god_n and_o so_o the_o exaltation_n shall_v be_v eternal_a and_o forasmuch_o as_o pride_n do_v go_v before_o destruction_n if_o we_o be_v constrain_v to_o suffer_v some_o destruction_n let_v we_o confess_v we_o have_v not_o walk_v in_o humility_n but_o that_o pride_n have_v take_v &_o beat_v we_o down_o therefore_o let_v we_o think_v that_o they_o be_v our_o own_o cogitation_n &_o affection_n which_o destroy_v we_o and_o not_o the_o visible_a adversary_n nor_o the_o accidens_fw-la which_o happen_v without_o have_v forseen_v they_o 19_o better_o it_o be_v to_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a mind_n with_o the_o lowly_a then_o to_o divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o proud_a it_o be_v far_o better_a to_o submit_v ourselves_o willing_o unto_o the_o yoke_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o cross_n patient_o to_o suffer_v all_o affliction_n with_o the_o people_n and_o child_n of_o god_n in_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o fault_n and_o sin_n than_o to_o possess_v abundance_n of_o temporal_a riches_n and_o to_o be_v partaker_n with_o the_o proud_a and_o high_a mind_v in_o this_o sort_n we_o shall_v be_v companion_n and_o fellow_n of_o abraham_n and_o other_o patriarch_n of_o moses_n of_o the_o prophet_n make_v like_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o follower_n of_o the_o apostle_n the_o cross_n and_o affliction_n be_v signify_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o humble_a mind_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o when_o they_o come_v we_o may_v follow_v this_o admonition_n dear_o belove_v think_v it_o not_o strange_a concern_v the_o fiery_a trial_n which_o be_v among_o you_o to_o prove_v you_o as_o though_o some_o strange_a thing_n be_v come_v unto_o 12._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 12._o you_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o alone_o but_o that_o we_o have_v some_o who_o example_n we_o may_v follow_v and_o learn_v when_o he_o say_v with_o the_o lowly_a and_o therewith_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o have_v compassion_n of_o the_o afflict_a ready_a to_o suffer_v all_o kind_n of_o affliction_n with_o they_o in_o follow_v the_o hebrew_n to_o who_o the_o apostle_n give_v witness_v 32._o heb._n 10._o 32._o call_v to_o mind_v the_o day_n that_o be_v past_a in_o the_o which_o after_o you_o have_v receive_v light_n you_o endure_v a_o great_a fight_n in_o affliction_n etc._n etc._n the_o possession_n of_o great_a riches_n be_v signify_v by_o divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o proud_a wherein_o be_v mark_v the_o evil_a conscience_n and_o also_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o proud_a and_o here_o be_v show_v we_o that_o they_o be_v so_o proud_a and_o arrogant_a that_o they_o permit_v themselves_o to_o live_v of_o spoil_n and_o have_v no_o pity_n of_o the_o affliction_n of_o the_o humble_a of_o such_o presumption_n follow_v destruction_n and_o contrary_o forasmuch_o as_o god_n accept_v a_o humble_a mind_n there_o follow_v restore_v &_o life_n for_o ever_o let_v we_o then_o conclude_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a mind_n with_o the_o lowly_a then_o to_o divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o proud_a 20_o he_o that_o be_v wise_a in_o his_o business_n shall_v find_v good_a and_o he_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v bless_v albeit_o that_o we_o must_v refer_v ourselves_o altogether_o unto_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o can_v have_v nothing_o but_o thereby_o and_o that_o we_o must_v have_v all_o thing_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o that_o nothing_o do_v come_v to_o we_o but_o by_o the_o pure_a grace_n &_o liberality_n of_o our_o god_n without_o be_v 1._o pro._n 10._o 22._o psa_fw-la 37._o 3._o &_o 127._o 1._o lawful_a for_o we_o to_o think_v or_o say_v that_o we_o may_v obtain_v some_o thing_n by_o our_o wisdom_n and_o cunning_a by_o our_o care_n and_o labour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o make_v man_n scotfree_a for_o this_o cause_n also_o david_n do_v admonish_v we_o trust_v thou_o in_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n except_o the_o lord_n build_v the_o house_n their_o labour_n be_v but_o lose_v that_o build_v it_o yet_o this_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o we_o must_v be_v slothful_a and_o not_o to_o do_v something_o look_v that_o god_n shall_v feed_v us._n even_o before_o that_o man_n have_v sin_v god_n put_v he_o into_o the_o garden_n of_o eden_n for_o to_o dress_v it_o and_o to_o keep_v it_o and_o after_o his_o fall_n and_o offence_n he_o lay_v pain_n upon_o he_o and_o will_v that_o man_n shall_v eat_v his_o bread_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o his_o face_n 2._o gen._n 2._o 15._o &_o 3._o 17_o psal_n 128._o 2._o and_o david_n allow_v great_o travel_v and_o labour_n and_o we_o see_v that_o man_n never_o cease_v to_o work_v in_o the_o world_n and_o still_o to_o spend_v the_o time_n in_o work_v for_o to_o feed_v both_o man_n and_o beast_n and_o yet_o we_o must_v confess_v that_o god_n provide_v for_o all_o and_o feed_v they_o and_o maintain_v they_o our_o lord_n do_v teach_v it_o we_o command_v we_o to_o ask_v our_o daily_a bread_n of_o god_n in_o say_v give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n &_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o forbid_v we_o to_o care_n for_o clothes_n or_o food_n therefore_o 25._o psal_n 104._o 14._o 15._o 27._o 28_o mat._n 6._o 11._o 25._o let_v we_o await_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o let_v we_o whole_o depend_v thereupon_o and_o not_o in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n for_o in_o so_o do_v we_o shall_v be_v worthy_a to_o want_v but_o let_v we_o be_v occupy_v in_o care_n and_o diligence_n every_o one_o after_o his_o vocation_n commit_v our_o work_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v make_v that_o our_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v unfruitful_a but_o shall_v bring_v profit_n according_a as_o it_o have_v be_v wont_v in_o time_n 4._o pro._n 6._o 10._o 11._o &_o 10._o 4._o &_o 13._o 4._o past_a and_o as_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n by_o moses_n and_o by_o his_o prophet_n and_o also_o experience_n teach_v it_o for_o this_o cause_n solomon_n dout_v not_o to_o say_v that_o he_o which_o be_v wise_a and_o diligent_a in_o his_o business_n shall_v find_v good_a as_o he_o have_v say_v and_o when_o he_o admonish_v we_o to_o wait_v upon_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n say_v and_o he_o 11._o pro._n 10._o 3._o 4_o 5._o &_o 12._o 11._o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v bless_v and_o since_o that_o we_o must_v work_v we_o must_v not_o look_v unto_o our_o cunning_a and_o labour_n but_o must_v assure_v ourselves_o of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v certify_v that_o he_o will_v make_v our_o work_n to_o prosper_v enough_o for_o to_o maintain_v &_o feed_v both_o we_o &_o our_o family_n so_o much_o as_o shall_v be_v necessary_a for_o we_o he_o will_v do_v this_o first_o of_o all_o 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begin_v to_o love_v he_o in_o his_o necessity_n in_o help_v he_o after_o our_o ability_n and_o power_n by_o these_o thing_n we_o may_v know_v and_o also_o by_o experience_n that_o the_o poor_a the_o fatherless_a the_o widow_n and_o the_o stranger_n have_v not_o many_o friend_n 18_o a_o man_n destitute_a of_o understanding_n touch_v the_o hand_n and_o become_v surety_n for_o his_o neighbour_n albeit_o that_o solomon_n do_v attribute_v want_n of_o understanding_n or_o faintness_n of_o heart_n unto_o a_o man_n which_o become_v pledge_n for_o his_o neighbour_n yet_o he_o pretend_v not_o to_o turn_v we_o away_o from_o answer_v for_o our_o neighbour_n when_o necessity_n require_v and_o so_o that_o we_o may_v do_v it_o without_o bring_v ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n into_o danger_n of_o beg_v our_o bread_n miserable_o and_o not_o that_o stranger_n shall_v be_v set_v at_o ease_n at_o our_o cost_n as_o have_v be_v handle_v chapter_n 6._o verse_n 1._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 5._o 19_o he_o love_v transgression_n that_o love_v strife_n and_o he_o that_o exalt_v his_o gate_n seek_v destruction_n forasmuch_o as_o there_o be_v none_o of_o we_o that_o will_v be_v esteem_v a_o transgressor_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o man_n that_o desire_v as_o he_o think_v his_o destruction_n let_v we_o understande_v that_o when_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o that_o from_o strife_n we_o come_v to_o delight_v for_o to_o transgress_v &_o that_o from_o pride_n or_o exaltation_n which_o be_v signify_v by_o he_o that_o exalt_v his_o gate_n proceed_v death_n and_o destruction_n let_v we_o understande_v i_o say_v that_o he_o do_v exhort_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v turn_v away_o from_o all_o striefe_n which_o come_v of_o enmity_n hatred_n malice_n and_o appetite_n of_o vengeance_n now_o he_o say_v that_o he_o which_o delight_v to_o have_v such_o strife_n delight_v to_o do_v evil_a give_v himself_o unto_o all_o sin_n and_o vice_n in_o commit_v the_o which_o he_o think_v to_o overcome_v his_o enemy_n with_o who_o he_o be_v at_o strife_n and_o so_o strife_n be_v the_o root_n of_o much_o mischief_n when_o we_o be_v lead_v to_o strife_n through_o hatred_n and_o envy_n contrary_o the_o strife_n shall_v be_v maintain_v when_o it_o require_v the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o honour_n and_o glory_n of_o god_n his_o pure_a truth_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o his_o church_n against_o the_o heretic_n and_o to_o defend_v the_o righteous_a &_o innocent_a against_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o wicked_a he_o that_o love_v such_o debate_n love_v not_o transgression_n but_o do_v abhor_v it_o and_o love_v truth_n for_o he_o follow_v that_o which_o god_n desire_v and_o 15._o jere._n 17._o 17._o 18._o 19_o gen._n 11_o esa_n 36._o &_o 37._o dan._n 4._o
over_o rejoice_v though_o that_o god_n do_v smite_v we_o and_o send_v we_o sickness_n but_o that_o with_o joy_n we_o shall_v use_v the_o mean_n ordain_v of_o god_n for_o the_o recover_n of_o health_n strength_n and_o force_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v unprofitable_a as_o dry_a bone_n but_o may_v be_v fit_a and_o apt_a to_o serve_v god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o vocation_n whereto_o we_o be_v call_v and_o so_o he_o teach_v we_o how_o we_o must_v use_v the_o thing_n that_o god_n give_v we_o for_o this_o body_n that_o we_o make_v they_o not_o unprofitable_a and_o unfruitful_a and_o he_o show_v we_o that_o we_o must_v not_o despise_v our_o body_n for_o god_n also_o have_v not_o disdain_v they_o when_o he_o create_v all_o thing_n for_o they_o and_o that_o he_o will_v administer_v unto_o they_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o they_o as_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v teach_v we_o when_o he_o say_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v ask_v of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n that_o he_o will_v give_v we_o this_o day_n our_o daily_a bread_n also_o he_o have_v create_v both_o the_o physician_n and_o physic_n retain_v nevertheless_o to_o himself_o the_o heal_a therefore_o in_o use_v joyful_o the_o help_n of_o physician_n 1â—_n eccl._n 38._o 2._o chro._n 16._o 1â—_n and_o of_o medicine_n let_v we_o not_o put_v our_o trust_n therein_o but_o in_o god_n not_o do_v as_o asa_n do_v now_o albeit_o that_o in_o this_o sentence_n we_o may_v learn_v that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v yet_o we_o must_v understande_v that_o solomon_n pretend_v by_o corporal_a thing_n to_o bring_v we_o unto_o spiritual_a and_o therefore_o that_o our_o bone_n may_v not_o dry_v away_o lest_o we_o perish_v without_o remedy_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n that_o when_o we_o be_v sick_a yea_o dead_a by_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o be_v not_o greeve_v that_o the_o chief_a physician_n jesus_n christ_n shall_v come_v unto_o we_o and_o exhort_v we_o unto_o repentance_n whereunto_o â—_o luke_n 15._o â—_o let_v we_o be_v give_v with_o joy_n as_o also_o there_o be_v joy_n in_o it_o &c_n &c_n 23_o a_o wicked_a man_n take_v a_o gift_n out_o of_o the_o bosom_n to_o wrest_v the_o way_n of_o judgement_n there_o be_v many_o which_o persuade_v themselves_o to_o believe_v that_o they_o do_v no_o evil_a in_o take_v gift_n provide_v that_o they_o have_v not_o exact_v nor_o require_v they_o and_o that_o no_o man_n see_v any_o thing_n for_o it_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o wicked_a judge_n which_o will_v be_v in_o estimation_n more_o to_o fear_v man_n then_o god_n or_o to_o labour_v to_o set_v god_n whole_o in_o contempt_n and_o forgetfulness_n and_o have_v their_o respect_n unto_o man_n but_o what_o wisdom_n soever_o they_o challenge_v yet_o be_v they_o wicked_a as_o they_o shall_v well_o understande_v when_o god_n forbid_v judge_n express_o too_o take_v gift_n and_o that_o he_o call_v they_o which_o receive_v gift_n thief_n and_o murderer_n solomon_n also_o do_v give_v they_o it_o to_o understande_v when_o he_o say_v a_o wicked_a man_n take_v a_o gift_n etc._n etc._n he_o discover_v and_o open_v the_o wickedness_n of_o such_o judge_n first_o of_o all_o when_o he_o say_v that_o they_o take_v it_o out_o of_o the_o bosom_n for_o he_o show_v that_o in_o take_v the_o gift_n secret_o they_o do_v against_o their_o conscience_n and_o that_o they_o have_v more_o reverence_n to_o man_n then_o to_o god_n or_o that_o they_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o of_o who_o the_o psalmist_n complain_v second_o when_o he_o say_v to_o wrest_v the_o way_n of_o judgement_n for_o he_o show_v that_o he_o violent_o pull_v the_o right_a from_o he_o to_o who_o it_o belong_v as_o he_o know_v well_o but_o his_o covetousness_n do_v compel_v he_o to_o countervail_v 3._o psal_n 94._o 3._o the_o gift_n to_o he_o which_o have_v give_v it_o he_o as_o solomon_n have_v show_v heretofore_o say_v that_o wheresoever_o the_o gift_n be_v give_v it_o prosper_v and_o thus_o solomon_n do_v show_v we_o that_o the_o judge_n which_o receive_v gift_n neither_o can_v nor_o will_v administer_v justice_n and_o therefore_o they_o right_o deserve_v to_o be_v call_v wicked_a let_v judge_n and_o magistrate_n understand_v that_o they_o be_v here_o admonish_v that_o if_o they_o will_v right_o administer_v justice_n they_o must_v whole_o abstain_v from_o take_v of_o gift_n also_o they_o ought_v to_o shun_v flattery_n and_o worldly_a honour_n and_o to_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n for_o by_o these_o thing_n they_o wrest_v judgement_n aswell_o as_o by_o the_o receit_n of_o gift_n but_o the_o holy_a scripture_n do_v more_o often_o make_v mention_n of_o gift_n because_o that_o gift_n be_v of_o great_a power_n so_o that_o they_o which_o love_v they_o will_v be_v ready_a for_o to_o betray_v their_o father_n and_o mother_n 24_o wisdom_n be_v in_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o have_v understanding_n but_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o fool_n be_v in_o the_o corner_n of_o the_o world_n there_o be_v many_o man_n which_o think_v that_o they_o can_v be_v wise_a except_o they_o visit_v and_o see_v far_a country_n and_o except_o they_o can_v understande_v diverse_a language_n and_o except_o they_o give_v their_o eye_n to_o behold_v and_o their_o mind_n to_o consider_v the_o fashion_n and_o manner_n of_o diverse_a people_n and_o nation_n and_o except_o they_o have_v prove_v many_o thing_n but_o the_o true_a wisdom_n require_v no_o man_n to_o trot_v hither_o nor_o run_v thither_o for_o to_o be_v talk_v with_o but_o she_o do_v offer_v herself_o unto_o those_o which_o give_v their_o mind_n and_o understanding_n unto_o 1._o pro._n 2._o 1._o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o to_o believe_v it_o and_o obey_v it_o such_o man_n so_o attentive_a and_o learned_a in_o the_o word_n which_o be_v our_o only_a wisdom_n and_o prudence_n never_o want_v wisdom_n as_o solomon_n do_v show_v it_o say_v wisdom_n be_v in_o the_o face_n or_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o wise_a but_o he_o that_o wander_v hither_o and_o thither_o for_o to_o make_v himself_o wise_a be_v destitute_a of_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n for_o he_o be_v a_o fool_n as_o solomon_n do_v pronounce_v say_v but_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o fool_n etc._n etc._n notwithstanding_o we_o will_v not_o condemn_v the_o queen_n of_o saba_n of_o foolishness_n for_o the_o voyage_n that_o she_o make_v unto_o jerusalem_n for_o then_o there_o be_v wisdom_n but_o in_o jewrie_n where_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o his_o servant_n 10_o 1._o king_n 10_o be_v and_o that_o time_n there_o be_v no_o such_o wisdom_n in_o all_o the_o world_n as_o be_v the_o same_o of_o solomon_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n also_o 42._o 1._o kin._n 11._o 12._o mat._n 12._o 42._o have_v allow_v the_o voyage_n of_o the_o same_o queen_n we_o will_v not_o condemn_v the_o apostle_n of_o our_o lord_n which_o wander_v up_o and_o down_o through_o the_o world_n for_o it_o be_v do_v at_o the_o commandment_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o be_v not_o take_v in_o hand_n for_o to_o learn_v wisdom_n for_o before_o that_o they_o depart_v from_o jerusalem_n they_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n but_o they_o go_v 2._o acts._n 2._o 4._o esay_n 11._o 2._o to_o win_v wise_a man_n unto_o our_o lord_n by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o same_o wisdom_n wherewith_o they_o be_v endue_v we_o will_v not_o also_o condemn_v those_o of_o folly_n which_o want_v this_o wisdom_n in_o their_o country_n seek_v out_o the_o place_n where_o god_n have_v plant_v his_o pure_a word_n which_o be_v the_o true_a wisdom_n 25_o a_o foolish_a son_n be_v a_o grief_n unto_o his_o father_n and_o a_o heaviness_n unto_o she_o that_o bear_v he_o when_o solomon_n have_v already_o so_o often_o reproove_v the_o foolish_a son_n and_o praise_v the_o wise_a child_n and_o not_o content_v therewith_o 2d_o pro._n 10._o 1._o &_o 13._o 1._o &_o 15._o 5._o 2d_o do_v still_o rebuke_v the_o foolish_a child_n he_o show_v well_o that_o it_o be_v very_o needful_a that_o father_n and_o mother_n and_o all_o superior_n and_o governor_n shall_v be_v very_o wise_a that_o they_o may_v teach_v wisdom_n unto_o their_o child_n unto_o their_o subject_n &_o to_o those_o which_o they_o have_v in_o charge_n and_o government_n he_o show_v also_o that_o it_o be_v a_o very_a detestable_a thing_n both_o before_o god_n and_o man_n which_o have_v any_o good_a feel_n that_o a_o foolish_a son_n which_o by_o contempt_n of_o holy_a and_o honest_a modest_a and_o humble_a conversation_n do_v vex_v and_o torment_v his_o parent_n to_o who_o he_o owe_v all_o honour_n and_o reverence_n all_o obedience_n and_o submission_n all_o pleasure_n and_o service_n he_o show_v further_a by_o so_o many_o reprehension_n that_o the_o
and_o learned_a it_o be_v not_o therefore_o to_o say_v that_o they_o be_v such_o but_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o show_v ourselves_o wise_a and_o prudent_a as_o behove_v we_o must_v keep_v back_o thing_n which_o be_v hurtful_a and_o bring_v damage_n and_o which_o serve_v for_o nothing_o but_o to_o dishonour_n god_n and_o to_o offend_v our_o neighbour_n solomon_n have_v show_v we_o the_o same_o now_o let_v we_o note_v that_o to_o show_v ourselves_o wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o hold_v our_o peace_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o too_o utter_v nothing_o 21._o pro._n 10._o 19_o 20._o 21._o that_o be_v evil_a but_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o hurt_n or_o rather_o to_o suffer_v with_o patience_n the_o injury_n and_o wrong_n then_o to_o do_v the_o same_o unto_o our_o enemy_n and_o adversary_n be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v not_o forsake_v we_o but_o will_v deliver_v we_o at_o the_o time_n appoint_v for_o the_o silence_n that_o please_v god_n consist_v chief_o in_o patience_n in_o faith_n and_o repentance_n the_o xviii_o chapter_n 1_o he_o that_o be_v at_o liberty_n seek_v free_o and_o study_v every_o doctrine_n for_o the_o desire_n thereof_o he_o will_v separate_v himself_o to_o seek_v it_o and_o occupy_v himself_o in_o all_o wisdom_n it_o be_v a_o common_a say_n whosoever_o have_v a_o fellow_n have_v also_o a_o master_n for_o he_o can_v do_v whatsoever_o he_o will_v but_o must_v sometime_o dissemble_v and_o suffer_v thing_n which_o please_v he_o not_o and_o to_o leave_v many_o work_n that_o he_o will_v glad_o take_v in_o hand_n because_o he_o think_v they_o either_o profitable_a or_o necessary_a and_o must_v subject_v himself_o and_o agree_v with_o his_o fellow_n for_o to_o maintain_v familiarity_n and_o friendship_n and_o to_o have_v peace_n and_o to_o avoid_v and_o shun_v great_a hurt_n now_o if_o between_o fellow_n and_o companion_n the_o matter_n thus_o stand_v bind_v it_o follow_v well_o that_o he_o which_o be_v bond_n and_o slave_n can_v follow_v his_o desire_n but_o must_v yield_v himself_o subject_a and_o obedient_a to_o the_o will_n and_o commandment_n of_o his_o master_n and_o lord_n and_o can_v meddle_v with_o such_o work_n as_o come_v in_o his_o mind_n but_o be_v bind_v and_o tie_v to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o master_n wherefore_o it_o seem_v right_a that_o there_o be_v nothing_o better_a than_o to_o be_v at_o liberty_n that_o we_o may_v do_v according_a to_o our_o will_n and_o follow_v our_o counsel_n and_o if_o we_o do_v make_v this_o account_v of_o corporal_a liberty_n amongst_o the_o worldling_n the_o child_n of_o god_n ought_v much_o more_o to_o set_v by_o their_o spiritual_a liberty_n of_o the_o which_o we_o be_v deprive_v through_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o be_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n our_o flesh_n 17._o joh._n 8._o 34._o rom._n 6._o 16_o &_o 7._o 14._o gala._n 5._o 17._o consent_v thereto_o &_o which_o to_o obey_v it_o fight_v against_o the_o spirit_n in_o such_o wise_a as_o we_o do_v not_o that_o which_o we_o will_v before_o god_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v set_v free_a &_o to_o do_v our_o will_n at_o liberty_n let_v we_o take_v heed_n for_o to_o separate_v we_o from_o sin_n in_o not_o suffer_v it_o to_o rule_v in_o our_o mortal_a body_n as_o we_o be_v admonish_v in_o this_o sort_n we_o shall_v be_v deliver_v 11._o rom._n 6._o 12._o &_o 13._o 13._o 14_o gal._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o separate_v and_o make_v free_a for_o to_o follow_v our_o desire_n which_o shall_v not_o be_v to_o obey_v the_o flesh_n and_o his_o lust_n but_o for_o to_o serve_v god_n willing_o and_o glad_o according_a to_o his_o word_n which_o be_v all_o our_o doctrine_n for_o in_o seek_v it_o after_o our_o desire_n and_o thrust_v ourselves_o into_o the_o same_o by_o faith_n and_o good_a work_v we_o shall_v be_v furnish_v with_o necessary_a doctrine_n to_o get_v wisdom_n knowledge_n and_o understanding_n withal_o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o we_o can_v desire_v further_o except_o that_o we_o shall_v persevere_v and_o profit_v more_o and_o more_o in_o the_o same_o but_o we_o can_v attain_v the_o end_n thereof_o unless_o we_o fight_v valiant_o against_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n yea_o even_o against_o ourselves_o saint_n paul_n do_v well_o give_v we_o this_o same_o to_o understande_v when_o he_o will_v have_v we_o arm_v with_o all_o the_o armour_n of_o god_n and_o when_o he_o show_v we_o the_o 17._o ephe._n 6._o 10._o rom._n 6._o 13._o &_o 7._o 14_o gala._n 5._o 17._o contrariety_n which_o be_v between_o the_o flesh_n &_o the_o spirit_n therefore_o when_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o labour_v to_o reduce_v the_o corrupt_a and_o dissolute_a they_o must_v not_o complain_v that_o we_o will_v take_v away_o their_o liberty_n and_o make_v they_o subject_n 2_o a_o fool_n have_v no_o delight_n in_o understanding_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n may_v be_v discover_v the_o foolish_a the_o number_n whereof_o be_v infinite_a do_v not_o delight_v but_o to_o think_v wicked_o to_o speak_v ungodly_a and_o to_o do_v work_n abominable_a 2._o pro._n 12._o 13._o &_o 13._o 16_o &_o 15._o 2._o solomon_n do_v signify_v this_o same_o say_v but_o that_o his_o heart_n may_v be_v discover_v which_o be_v fill_v so_o full_o of_o uncleanness_n that_o he_o must_v needs_o spew_v it_o up_o and_o publish_v his_o folly_n 3_o when_o the_o wicked_a come_v then_o come_v contempt_n and_o with_o the_o vile_a man_n reproach_n when_o david_n say_v the_o wicked_a have_v make_v boast_n of_o his_o own_o â—_o psal_n 10._o â—_o heart_n desire_v and_o the_o covetous_a bless_v himself_o he_o contemn_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n he_o declare_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o his_o manner_n and_o kind_n of_o do_v which_o be_v much_o unreasonable_a and_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v bear_v withal_o for_o it_o be_v not_o against_o man_n that_o he_o stand_v up_o by_o contempt_n but_o also_o against_o god_n and_o be_v so_o vile_a filthy_a and_o unshamefast_a that_o he_o have_v no_o shame_n at_o 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solomon_n call_v they_o shameful_a and_o unworthy_a say_v the_o son_n be_v shameful_a and_o unworthy_a etc._n etc._n solomon_n speak_v not_o here_o obscure_o for_o he_o speak_v according_a to_o our_o manner_n which_o be_v to_o call_v a_o person_n shameful_a and_o unworthy_a which_o lead_v so_o wicked_a filthy_a &_o abominable_a life_n and_o in_o such_o inhumanity_n ingratitude_n and_o cruelty_n that_o not_o only_o he_o ought_v to_o be_v ashamed_a thereof_o but_o also_o deserve_v to_o be_v opprobrious_a &_o despise_v which_o thing_n those_o child_n well_o deserve_v which_o hurt_n or_o undo_v their_o father_n and_o chase_n or_o shut_v out_o their_o mother_n the_o law_n ought_v so_o to_o handle_v they_o that_o they_o be_v a_o example_n to_o other_o but_o because_o it_o please_v we_o not_o that_o our_o child_n shall_v come_v to_o such_o reproach_n and_o shame_n as_o to_o be_v punish_v open_o for_o offender_n &_o that_o we_o ourselves_o shall_v be_v abash_v grien_v &_o vex_v thereat_o it_o 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and_o admonish_v he_o to_o hear_v no_o more_o any_o false_a instruction_n let_v we_o understande_v that_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o instruction_n of_o the_o priest_n and_o doctor_n of_o the_o gentile_n which_o lead_v they_o to_o abominable_a observation_n &_o who_o fight_v direct_o against_o the_o law_n in_o so_o much_o that_o the_o most_o rude_a among_o the_o child_n of_o wisdom_n among_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n may_v know_v they_o and_o easy_o keep_v themselves_o from_o they_o if_o they_o will_v not_o work_v against_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o despise_v god_n willing_o it_o be_v easy_a for_o they_o to_o take_v heed_n thereof_o for_o in_o the_o law_n they_o be_v often_o warn_v both_o by_o express_a word_n and_o by_o sharp_a threaten_n but_o he_o talk_v of_o the_o instruction_n of_o they_o who_o under_o shadow_n of_o be_v jew_n and_o magnify_v with_o their_o mouth_n the_o law_n of_o god_n show_v themselves_o very_o zealous_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o profit_n of_o their_o neighbour_n deceive_v the_o people_n bring_v in_o sect_n and_o practise_v superstition_n which_o have_v some_o spyce_n of_o holiness_n and_o religion_n and_o so_o they_o pervert_v the_o state_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v well_o ordain_v and_o dispose_v as_o core_n and_o his_o companion_n as_o also_o those_o against_o 1._o rom._n 16._o 1_o jer._n 4._o 14._o ezech._n 13._o 1._o who_o the_o true_a prophet_n cry_v and_o among_o the_o rest_n jeremie_n and_o ezechiel_n of_o such_o prophet_n the_o number_n have_v be_v great_a as_o may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o 1._o king_n chap._n 18._o vers_fw-la 19_o and_o not_o only_o then_o but_o also_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n and_o other_o be_v of_o that_o number_n as_o our_o saviour_n show_v 1._o math._n 16._o 6_o &_o 23._o 13._o phil._n 3._o 18._o joh._n 2._o 18._o &_o 4._o 1._o it_o when_o he_o will_v man_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o their_o leaven_n and_o when_o he_o pronounce_v they_o evil_a luck_n saint_n paul_n also_o show_v it_o and_o saint_n john_n such_o fellow_n be_v very_o dangerous_a because_o of_o their_o doctrine_n which_o bear_v a_o fair_a show_n be_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n turn_v from_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v the_o true_a knowledge_n 10._o deut._n 13._o 1._o esa_n 9_o 15._o jere._n 23._o &_o 18._o 15._o rom._n 16._o 17._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 14._o ose_n 4._o 5._o mat._n 24._o 4._o 11._o 23._o act._n 20._o 29_o 30._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 4._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 1_o 2._o pet._n 2._o 1_o psa_fw-la 25._o 4._o &_o 119._o 33._o &_o â—â—3_n 8._o 10._o as_o there_o be_v many_o advertisemente_n thereof_o saint_n paul_n also_o show_v the_o danger_n well_o solomon_n therefore_o admonish_v his_o son_n to_o wit_n each_o faithful_a christian_a man_n not_o to_o give_v ear_n to_o consent_v to_o the_o instruction_n of_o such_o false_a prophet_n which_o make_v the_o true_a preach_v of_o the_o word_n to_o be_v despyse_v which_o be_v the_o true_a knowledge_n without_o the_o which_o we_o be_v blind_a and_o â—â—_o force_v must_v go_v astray_o stumble_v fall_v and_o perish_v this_o present_a admonition_n be_v now_o as_o necessary_a for_o we_o as_o it_o be_v at_o the_o time_n of_o solomon_n as_o we_o ought_v to_o understande_v by_o that_o which_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n have_v foretell_v we_o and_o saint_n paul_n and_o saint_n peter_n let_v we_o note_v therefore_o that_o we_o be_v admonish_v diligent_o to_o read_v the_o scripture_n and_o frequent_a sermon_n of_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n for_o it_o be_v there_o that_o we_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n not_o to_o go_v astray_o therefore_o we_o have_v to_o pray_v with_o david_n lord_n make_v i_o to_o know_v thy_o way_n direct_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n and_o instruct_v i_o 28_o the_o false_a witness_n scorn_v judgement_n and_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o wicked_a devour_v iniquity_n many_o weigh_v it_o not_o much_o to_o bear_v false_a witness_n 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18._o 25._o rom._n 3._o 7._o 8._o 9_o psal_n 7._o 9_o &_o 9_o 8._o 9_o &_o 75._o 6._o 7._o 8._o disorder_n trouble_n and_o confusion_n in_o worldly_a affair_n in_o do_v their_o neighbour_n damage_n and_o abuse_v the_o judge_n to_o make_v they_o err_v from_o the_o right_n but_o also_o he_o despyse_v god_n and_o asmuch_o as_o in_o he_o lie_v deprive_v he_o of_o his_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o consequent_o of_o his_o divinity_n for_o he_o can_v be_v god_n but_o he_o must_v be_v veritable_a and_o just_a which_o be_v a_o mockery_n so_o detestable_a that_o god_n will_v not_o leave_v it_o unpunished_a as_o solomon_n have_v say_v before_o in_o this_o chapter_n ver_fw-la 5._o and_o 9_o but_o the_o false_a witness_n be_v so_o affectionate_a to_o ill_a speak_n and_o find_v so_o much_o sweetness_n therein_o that_o they_o think_v not_o of_o that_o which_o will_v follow_v but_o only_o to_o speak_v evil_a with_o great_a desire_n and_o proneness_n as_o glutton_n and_o drunkard_n do_v which_o 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with_o his_o eye_n all_o thing_n so_o he_o will_v that_o king_n have_v eye_n that_o be_v to_o say_v care_n and_o diligence_n to_o watch_v over_o they_o which_o be_v give_v they_o in_o charge_n and_o of_o who_o they_o have_v the_o government_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v banish_v and_o chase_v away_o all_o wickedness_n and_o that_o truth_n justice_n holiness_n &_o innocency_n may_v reign_v and_o because_o what_o heed_n or_o diligence_n soever_o king_n and_o prince_n use_v yet_o they_o be_v never_o of_o themselves_o sufficient_a to_o chase_v away_o all_o evil_a but_o they_o have_v need_v too_o have_v honest_a man_n to_o bear_v charge_n under_o they_o as_o jethro_n admonish_v moses_n thereof_o
all_o shine_n with_o they_o and_o man_n have_v they_o in_o admiration_n for_o such_o sight_n do_v dim_a the_o eye_n of_o the_o poor_a which_o be_v simple_a &_o will_v glad_o be_v of_o power_n to_o appear_v like_a unto_o they_o so_o also_o they_o seek_v to_o hoard_v up_o in_o their_o treasury_n great_a sum_n of_o gold_n and_o money_n and_o when_o they_o be_v so_o enrich_v they_o please_v themselves_o great_o as_o be_v possessor_n of_o the_o most_o precious_a thing_n of_o the_o world_n and_o indeed_o there_o be_v no_o worldly_a thing_n more_o precious_a than_o gold_n and_o pearl_n also_o the_o holy_a scripture_n to_o apply_v itself_o to_o our_o rudeness_n be_v willing_a to_o show_v we_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o how_o we_o ought_v great_o to_o esteem_v it_o compare_v it_o to_o gold_n silver_n and_o precious_a stone_n it_o be_v only_o because_o of_o our_o rudeness_n that_o such_o 10._o ps_n 12._o 7._o &_o 18._o 31._o mat._n 13._o 44._o psa_fw-la 19_o 10._o a_o comparison_n be_v make_v for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n surmount_v infinite_o and_o incomprehensible_o all_o riches_n of_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o esteem_v and_o praise_v worldly_a thing_n that_o be_v precious_a it_o behoove_v we_o far_o more_o to_o be_v affection_a to_o the_o word_n and_o say_v with_o a_o pure_a and_o clean_a heart_n the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v than_o gold_n and_o more_o sweet_a than_o honey_n etc._n etc._n the_o doctrine_n of_o thy_o mouth_n be_v better_a unto_o i_o then_o a_o thousand_o 13._o 11._o &_o 119._o 72._o 127._o pro._n 3._o 13._o piece_n of_o gold_n or_o silver_n i_o have_v love_v thy_o commandment_n more_o than_o gold_n or_o jewel_n solomon_n have_v show_v we_o heretofore_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v so_o affection_a to_o this_o word_n he_o show_v it_o we_o present_o when_o he_o say_v there_o be_v gold_n etc._n etc._n we_o ought_v to_o esteem_v nothing_o more_o precious_a than_o the_o word_n of_o 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thereof_o but_o if_o we_o receive_v the_o word_n with_o a_o good_a heart_n it_o will_v remain_v with_o we_o for_o ever_o and_o will_v never_o depart_v from_o we_o for_o it_o be_v not_o like_o frail_a and_o transitory_a thing_n but_o endure_v and_o abide_v for_o ever_o and_o therefore_o saint_n peter_n counsel_v we_o to_o love_v one_o a_o other_o in_o 23._o esai_n 40._o 6._o 7._o 8._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 23._o heart_n pure_o be_v regenerate_v not_o of_o corruptible_a seed_n but_o incorruptible_a to_o wit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n live_a and_o endure_v for_o ever_o if_o we_o desire_v to_o come_v to_o this_o let_v we_o follow_v the_o counsel_n that_o solomon_n give_v us._n get_v thou_o say_v he_o from_o a_o foolish_a man_n etc._n etc._n 7._o pro._n 14._o 7._o thus_o do_v we_o shall_v not_o only_o have_v pleasure_n to_o hear_v the_o lip_n of_o knowledge_n but_o also_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v so_o replenish_v with_o science_n that_o of_o the_o abundance_n there_o of_o our_o lip_n shall_v be_v open_v and_o speak_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o the_o edification_n of_o our_o neighbour_n after_o the_o counsel_n of_o saint_n paul_n ephe._n 5._o for_o 19_o 20._o 19_o take_v his_o garment_n that_o be_v surety_n for_o a_o stranger_n and_o take_v a_o pledge_n of_o he_o for_o the_o unknown_a sake_n the_o lord_n god_n in_o his_o law_n permit_v that_o one_o take_v a_o pledge_n of_o he_o to_o who_o he_o have_v lend_v any_o thing_n but_o he_o will_v that_o incontinent_a the_o pledge_n be_v give_v again_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o that_o rather_o one_o 35._o mat._n 5._o 42._o luk._n 6._o 30._o 35._o endure_v some_o loss_n then_o to_o be_v unkind_a and_o cruel_a toward_o the_o indigent_a and_o needy_a follow_v that_o which_o jesus_n christ_n have_v teach_v us._n solomon_n follow_v the_o law_n will_v that_o we_o take_v heed_n of_o lose_v our_o good_n which_o we_o lend_v and_o for_o the_o surety_n thereof_o to_o take_v a_o pledge_n for_o he_o say_v take_v his_o garment_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o take_v a_o pledge_n between_o brother_n and_o brother_n that_o be_v to_o say_v of_o he_o that_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nation_n and_o religion_n with_o he_o that_o dare_v and_o take_v pledge_v as_o there_o be_v express_a mention_n make_v thereof_o in_o the_o law_n for_o it_o say_v not_o when_o thou_o lend_v to_o whosoever_o but_o to_o thy_o neighbour_n to_o wit_n he_o that_o be_v a_o jew_n by_o nation_n and_o religion_n as_o thyself_o but_o he_o speak_v of_o people_n which_o know_v not_o one_o another_o nor_o know_v not_o the_o faculty_n and_o need_v the_o one_o of_o the_o other_o as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o that_o where_o he_o say_v a_o stranger_n but_o for_o exposition_n he_o say_v also_o the_o unknown_a for_o this_o cause_n he_o make_v no_o mention_n of_o restore_v the_o gage_n again_o straight_o way_n nevertheless_o let_v we_o not_o think_v that_o he_o will_v permit_v more_o or_o great_a rigour_n than_o god_n do_v in_o his_o law_n 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jesus_n christ_n have_v unite_v we_o 14._o joh._n 10._o 16._o ephe._n 2._o 14._o all_o 17_o a_o man_n think_v the_o bread_n sweet_a that_o be_v get_v with_o deceit_n but_o afterwards_o his_o mouth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o gravel_n we_o ought_v to_o know_v by_o that_o which_o be_v command_v we_o in_o the_o law_n and_o by_o the_o great_a number_n of_o advertisemente_n which_o be_v make_v we_o in_o diverse_a place_n of_o the_o scripture_n that_o god_n love_v truth_n justice_n innocence_n loyalty_n and_o humanity_n and_o will_v that_o we_o follow_v these_o virtue_n where_o contrariwise_o he_o hate_v lie_v iniquity_n false_a deal_n deceit_n and_o cruelty_n and_o all_o wicked_a trafficke_n deceit_n and_o disguisement_n which_o he_o will_v in_o no_o case_n that_o we_o use_v then_o if_o we_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o god_n fear_v he_o as_o we_o ought_v if_o we_o will_v frank_o obey_v our_o heavenly_a father_n as_o good_a child_n we_o shall_v think_v his_o commandment_n good_a and_o take_v great_a pleasure_n to_o follow_v and_o keep_v they_o be_v very_o loath_a and_o sorry_a to_o fail_v in_o any_o one_o point_n of_o they_o but_o we_o be_v of_o so_o corrupt_a and_o wicked_a a_o nature_n that_o we_o will_v not_o hearken_v to_o our_o god_n and_o father_n but_o think_v that_o too_o sharp_a and_o rigorous_a which_o he_o command_v it_o seem_v we_o that_o he_o be_v too_o severe_a and_o rigorous_a and_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o have_v good_a day_n if_o we_o shall_v yield_v ourselves_o subject_n to_o his_o wil._n for_o this_o cause_n turn_v back_o and_o whole_o revolt_a from_o he_o reject_v his_o yoke_n we_o give_v ourselves_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o will_v
because_o that_o of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n we_o be_v incline_v to_o covet_v glory_n and_o praise_n and_o think_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v the_o rather_o praise_v if_o we_o speak_v ill_a of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o often_o advertise_v of_o our_o duty_n we_o forget_v ourselves_o and_o apply_v our_o tongue_n headlong_o unto_o evil_a speak_n and_o because_o we_o be_v never_o so_o well_o reform_v but_o still_o our_o nature_n be_v incline_v to_o be_v soon_o again_o corrupt_v and_o pervert_v and_o because_o evil_a word_n corrupt_v good_a manner_n solomon_n will_v in_o no_o case_n that_o we_o conspire_v with_o the_o backbiter_n nor_o that_o we_o be_v familiar_o conversant_a with_o they_o nor_o that_o he_o consent_v to_o they_o any_o way_n he_o forbid_v we_o this_o when_o he_o say_v wherefore_o meddle_v not_o with_o he_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v very_o necessary_a that_o we_o understande_v this_o same_o according_a as_o it_o have_v be_v expound_v for_o as_o long_o as_o 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curse_v his_o father_n or_o mother_n shall_v be_v put_v out_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o darkness_n after_o that_o god_n have_v command_v we_o to_o honour_v father_n and_o mother_n he_o adjoin_v a_o promise_n of_o long_a life_n thereto_o which_o be_v singular_a and_o special_a to_o this_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o saint_n paul_n say_v that_o this_o be_v the_o first_o commandment_n of_o promise_n and_o 2_o eph._n 6._o 2_o by_o this_o promise_n he_o give_v hope_n of_o felicity_n and_o prosperity_n to_o child_n which_o will_v be_v obedient_a to_o their_o father_n &_o honour_v they_o contrariwise_o he_o will_v that_o those_o child_n which_o in_o steed_n of_o honour_v father_n and_o mother_n do_v vex_v they_o by_o disobedience_n and_o curse_n shall_v be_v put_v to_o death_n as_o have_v be_v allege_v heretofore_o then_o see_v he_o deem_v not_o such_o child_n worthy_a of_o the_o life_n present_a it_o follow_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v deprive_v of_o the_o heavenly_a light_n and_o send_v into_o uttermost_a darkness_n solomon_n signify_v this_o say_v the_o lamp_n of_o he_o etc._n etc._n this_o make_v not_o that_o wicked_a and_o rebellious_a child_n shall_v have_v any_o lamp_n of_o true_a joy_n and_o prosperity_n but_o only_o that_o which_o they_o think_v they_o have_v which_o as_o be_v say_v shall_v be_v put_v out_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o darkness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v in_o so_o great_a pain_n and_o anguish_n so_o sharp_a &_o torment_n so_o troublesome_a that_o of_o the_o prosperity_n which_o they_o think_v to_o have_v there_o shall_v remain_v no_o whit_n neither_o shall_v there_o be_v remembrance_n of_o it_o any_o more_o the_o pain_n that_o they_o shall_v suffer_v shall_v surmount_v all_o that_o which_o have_v go_v before_o as_o contrariwise_o the_o joy_n that_o the_o obedient_a child_n shall_v have_v of_o the_o heavenly_a prosperity_n shall_v be_v so_o great_a that_o if_o in_o this_o life_n they_o have_v suffer_v pain_n grief_n and_o tear_n they_o shall_v be_v 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thou_o not_o etc._n etc._n when_o he_o forbid_v one_o to_o threaten_v his_o neighbour_n with_o wordr_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o heart_n it_o follow_v well_o that_o he_o reprove_v the_o inward_a spring_n without_o the_o which_o the_o mouth_n can_v not_o use_v any_o threaten_n also_o in_o the_o scripture_n speech_n be_v take_v for_o thought_n and_o chief_o when_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o wicked_a say_v thing_n abominable_a the_o which_o 1._o psa_fw-la 14._o 1._o notwithstanding_o they_o will_v not_o speak_v forth_o for_o although_o they_o be_v wicked_a yet_o they_o will_v be_v count_v honest_a man_n which_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v if_o they_o be_v lavishe_a of_o their_o word_n it_o be_v not_o meet_v therefore_o that_o we_o be_v revengeful_a in_o our_o thought_n nor_o that_o we_o show_v ourselves_o so_o by_o word_n or_o threaten_n much_o less_o indeed_o and_o execution_n but_o it_o behove_v we_o to_o be_v wary_a peaceable_a &_o patient_a as_o solomon_n teach_v we_o say_v 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1._o pet._n 3._o 9_o psa_fw-la 10._o 1._o &_o 13._o 2._o &_o 44._o 24._o from_o we_o or_o that_o he_o be_v far_o off_o although_o according_a to_o our_o sense_n he_o be_v so_o because_o we_o can_v always_o perceive_v his_o aid_n in_o our_o anguish_n and_o tribulation_n whereof_o the_o saint_n also_o make_v complaint_n it_o be_v only_o according_a to_o man_n sense_n that_o he_o be_v absent_a from_o we_o for_o in_o verity_n he_o see_v all_o that_o be_v do_v about_o us._n he_o be_v always_o present_a to_o assist_v we_o and_o aid_v we_o to_o the_o end_n we_o fall_v not_o in_o the_o danger_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o we_o as_o the_o saint_n have_v well_o know_v and_o there_o fore_o after_o their_o complaint_n they_o comfort_v themselves_o with_o the_o assistance_n and_o succour_n of_o the_o lord_n note_v we_o also_o that_o although_o god_n reserve_v the_o revenge_n to_o himself_o nevertheless_o it_o be_v not_o meet_v that_o we_o shall_v request_v he_o to_o take_v revengement_n over_o 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necessity_n joseph_n do_v so_o to_o his_o brethren_n who_o have_v show_v he_o great_a sign_n of_o hate_n and_o execute_v 26._o gen._n 7._o &_o 42_o 1._o sam._n 24._o &_o 26._o great_a cruelty_n against_o he_o david_n keep_v that_o none_o shall_v do_v saul_n his_o enemy_n harm_n where_o unto_o solomon_n agree_v very_o well_o say_v if_o he_o that_o hate_v thou_o be_v hungry_a etc._n etc._n jesus_n christ_n command_v we_o the_o like_a now_o as_o concern_v the_o word_n of_o solomon_n we_o have_v to_o note_v that_o it_o seem_v at_o the_o first_o show_n that_o he_o be_v content_a that_o one_o make_v as_o much_o account_n of_o he_o which_o be_v his_o enemy_n as_o of_o a_o dog_n to_o who_o likewise_o we_o give_v bread_n and_o water_n for_o he_o speak_v but_o of_o give_v he_o bread_n and_o water_n but_o one_o may_v easy_o exempt_v solomon_n from_o such_o suspicion_n first_o in_o say_n as_o the_o truth_n be_v that_o the_o scripture_n under_o bread_n and_o water_n comprehend_v all_o that_o 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for_o wage_n not_o regard_v if_o they_o be_v sufficient_a or_o if_o they_o have_v courage_n to_o do_v well_o as_o solomon_n mark_v it_o when_o he_o say_v that_o the_o fool_n give_v wage_n to_o the_o transgressor_n that_o be_v to_o they_o which_o pass_v over_o or_o above_o that_o which_o be_v their_o duty_n despise_v it_o and_o rather_o give_v themselves_o to_o do_v the_o contrary_a and_o herein_o be_v accomplish_v the_o common_a proverb_n like_o master_n like_o man_n understand_v we_o therefore_o that_o it_o behoove_v we_o to_o increase_v daily_o in_o virtue_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v need_v no_o vicar_n suffragan_n nor_o lieutenant_n but_o that_o have_v negligence_n &_o sloth_n in_o disdain_n &_o despise_v all_o ease_n delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o carnal_a rest_n we_o may_v give_v ourselves_o careful_o to_o do_v our_o duty_n yea_o when_o for_o the_o same_o we_o must_v endure_v affliction_n and_o calamity_n injury_n and_o wrong_n reproach_n and_o ignomy_n let_v we_o follow_v moses_n who_o careful_o and_o faithful_o do_v his_o duty_n what_o difficulty_n soever_o come_v as_o one_o may_v see_v it_o in_o the_o scripture_n now_o although_o such_o care_n appertain_v chief_o to_o great-man_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o likewise_o the_o first_o word_n of_o this_o sentence_n signify_v it_o the_o which_o we_o have_v expound_v mighty_a and_o one_o may_v term_v it_o master_n lord_n 24._o num._n 12._o 7_o hebr._n 3._o 2._o 5._o &_o 11._o 24._o excellent_a and_o virtuous_a and_o that_o it_o appertain_v also_o to_o all_o they_o which_o have_v any_o government_n or_o superintendance_n for_o they_o ought_v above_o all_o man_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o honour_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v they_o and_o not_o to_o be_v unthankful_a for_o the_o same_o as_o king_n and_o prince_n of_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v fall_v a_o sleep_n in_o their_o own_o delight_n &_o drink_v with_o worldly_a pleasure_n please_v themselves_o in_o their_o own_o loftiness_n and_o meanwhile_o make_v no_o account_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n but_o hire_n man_n for_o wage_n yea_o negligent_a man_n who_o most_o common_o overturn_v right_a and_o although_o the_o pope_n and_o his_o great_a minion_n cardinal_n and_o bishop_n be_v not_o so_o exalt_v by_o god_n but_o rather_o by_o the_o devil_n who_o they_o serve_v and_o do_v homage_n too_o yet_o nevertheless_o because_o they_o vaunt_v themselves_o to_o be_v vicar_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o successor_n of_o the_o apostle_n which_o be_v man_n sufficient_a enough_o to_o do_v their_o office_n and_o apply_v it_o for_o this_o cause_n we_o will_v put_v they_o in_o the_o rank_n and_o number_n of_o fool_n which_o do_v nothing_o but_o have_v their_o vicar_n &_o suffragans_fw-la the_o which_o they_o hire_v for_o benefice_n &_o take_v no_o care_n if_o they_o be_v honestman_n or_o no_o for_o why_o they_o will_v have_v they_o no_o better_o than_o themselves_o and_o if_o they_o be_v honestman_n they_o will_v not_o be_v serve_v with_o such_o but_o rather_o will_v burn_v they_o although_o i_o say_v that_o great-man_n above_o all_o other_o ought_v to_o be_v careful_a to_o do_v their_o duty_n themselves_o yet_o nevertheless_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o all_o they_o that_o be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n &_o make_v profession_n to_o be_v christian_n be_v careful_a to_o employ_v themselves_o faithful_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v for_o their_o estate_n duty_n and_o office_n as_o we_o be_v well_o teach_v the_o same_o in_o the_o similitude_n of_o talent_n meanwhile_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o such_o pride_n and_o presumption_n 13._o mat._n 24._o &_o 25._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5_o phil._n 2._o 13._o not_o to_o esteem_v ourselves_o so_o mighty_a that_o of_o ourselves_o we_o may_v fulfil_v that_o which_o be_v our_o duty_n see_v we_o be_v not_o able_a enough_o to_o think_v any_o thing_n of_o ourselves_o as_o of_o ourselves_o but_o our_o ablenesse_n and_o might_n be_v from_o god_n it_o be_v also_o he_o which_o woork_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o effect_n according_a to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n also_o when_o solomon_n say_v that_o the_o mighty_a man_n do_v etc._n etc._n he_o will_v not_o establish_v free_a will_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v give_v ourselves_o to_o work_v without_o trust_v to_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n appoint_v we_o not_o make_v we_o virtuous_a and_o able_a to_o live_v without_o do_v any_o thing_n &_o pass_v away_o the_o time_n pleasant_o but_o that_o we_o labour_v all_o our_o time_n 11_o the_o fool_n which_o begin_v his_o folly_n afreshe_v be_v like_o a_o dog_n return_v to_o his_o own_o vomit_n by_o the_o corruption_n and_o wickedness_n of_o our_o nature_n we_o be_v despoil_v of_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n without_o the_o which_o we_o have_v neither_o religion_n nor_o reverence_n nor_o fear_v of_o he_o so_o that_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o wisdom_n and_o be_v fool_n without_o sense_n reason_n and_o understanding_n and_o there_o be_v none_o but_o of_o himself_o be_v such_o a_o one_o what_o worldly_a wisdom_n soever_o he_o have_v for_o all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v only_o evil_a at_o all_o time_n and_o 3._o gen._n 6._o 5._o &_o 8._o 21._o psal_n 14._o 1._o 2._o 3._o the_o conceive_v of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n be_v wicked_a from_o his_o youth_n up_o and_o therefore_o david_n make_v great_a complaint_n thereof_o and_o so_o of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v ignorant_a blind_a wicked_a and_o naughty_a and_o can_v not_o be_v otherwise_o until_o such_o time_n as_o god_n lighten_v and_o regenerate_v we_o give_v we_o true_a intelligence_n of_o his_o word_n and_o reform_v our_o heart_n to_o the_o end_n we_o may_v live_v after_o the_o same_o for_o this_o word_n be_v our_o understanding_n and_o wisdom_n and_o therefore_o we_o ought_v to_o receive_v it_o and_o imprint_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o end_n it_o may_v make_v we_o vomit_v all_o the_o folly_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o may_v be_v well_o purge_v from_o our_o filthiness_n and_o infection_n and_o that_o we_o vomit_v it_o in_o such_o sort_n that_o we_o never_o return_v thereto_o again_o but_o that_o we_o have_v it_o in_o horror_n and_o disdain_n and_o that_o we_o fly_v it_o as_o poison_v and_o fear_v it_o as_o a_o mortal_a pestilence_n otherwise_o our_o late_a condition_n will_v be_v far_o worse_a than_o the_o former_a and_o we_o shall_v give_v satan_n a_o more_o easy_a access_n than_o he_o have_v afore_o solomon_n mark_v we_o out_o 20_o mat._n 12._o 43._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 20_o the_o corruption_n and_o return_v to_o the_o same_o when_o he_o say_v the_o fool_n which_o begin_v his_o folly_n afreshe_v and_o after_o he_o note_v the_o miserable_a condition_n say_v
be_v like_o a_o dog_n return_v to_o his_o own_o vomit_n wherein_o we_o have_v to_o note_v first_o of_o all_o that_o it_o be_v not_o without_o cause_n that_o he_o call_v man_n foolish_a for_o from_o the_o beginning_n he_o have_v forsake_v his_o creator_n from_o who_o come_v all_o wisdom_n now_o if_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o merit_v to_o be_v call_v fool_n by_o a_o more_o reason_n he_o be_v well_o worthy_a of_o this_o name_n when_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o be_v the_o true_a wisdom_n he_o return_v to_o his_o folly_n for_o in_o so_o do_v he_o apostate_v &_o revolt_v from_o wisdom_n to_o who_o afterwards_o he_o can_v have_v recourse_n for_o those_o which_o once_o have_v be_v lighten_v and_o have_v taste_v the_o sweet_a word_n of_o god_n if_o they_o fall_v again_o it_o be_v unpossible_a that_o they_o shall_v be_v renew_a by_o repentance_n etc._n etc._n second_o we_o have_v to_o 6._o hebr._n 6._o note_v that_o although_o god_n have_v eternal_o reproove_v the_o foolish_a which_o apostate_n and_o revolt_n from_o wisdom_n and_o that_o the_o first_o cause_n of_o their_o apostasy_n be_v eternal_a reprobation_n yet_o nevertheless_o god_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v so_o blame_v in_o no_o wise_a for_o their_o apostasy_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fool_n which_o begin_v his_o folly_n afresh_o as_o solomon_n show_v it_o etc._n etc._n three_o note_n we_o that_o although_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n after_o be_v call_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n commit_v folly_n either_o through_o wickedness_n or_o by_o ignorance_n or_o fragility_n yet_o nevertheless_o they_o begin_v not_o their_o folly_n afresh_o as_o we_o may_v see_v it_o here_o when_o solomon_n compare_v the_o fool_n which_o begin_v his_o folly_n a_o new_a to_o the_o dog_n which_o eat_v that_o which_o he_o have_v vomit_v for_o there_o be_v none_o but_o the_o reprobate_n which_o be_v like_a to_o such_o dog_n for_o although_o such_o dog_n after_o receive_v again_o that_o which_o they_o have_v vomit_v do_v not_o return_v to_o it_o again_o even_o so_o the_o reprobate_n be_v go_v back_o from_o the_o holy_a commandment_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v do_v never_o return_v by_o repentance_n but_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n be_v not_o deny_v repentance_n as_o the_o scripture_n do_v witness_n in_o diverse_a place_n and_o as_o there_o be_v thereof_o diverse_a example_n and_o their_o last_o state_n be_v better_a than_o the_o first_o for_o they_o obtain_v forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n but_o the_o reprobate_a lie_n still_o wallow_v in_o their_o filthiness_n and_o be_v like_v not_o only_o unto_o dog_n but_o also_o unto_o swine_n which_o after_o their_o washinge_n 22._o 2._o pet._n 2._o 22._o do_v return_n to_o wallow_v in_o the_o mire_n therefore_o when_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o filthiness_n of_o the_o world_n through_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n let_v we_o see_v that_o we_o accomplish_v our_o salvation_n in_o 26._o mat._n 12._o 34._o 32._o hebr._n 6._o 4._o &_o 10._o 26._o fear_n and_o tremble_a for_o if_o we_o return_v unto_o our_o foolishness_n sin_v against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n we_o can_v not_o obtain_v forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n 12_o see_v thou_o a_o man_n wise_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n more_o hope_n be_v of_o a_o fool_n then_o of_o he_o we_o natural_o do_v desire_n to_o be_v well_o esteem_v and_o account_v of_o among_o our_o neighbour_n &_o will_v have_v man_n to_o hope_v well_o of_o us._n this_o desire_n be_v good_a &_o commendable_a so_o that_o in_o attain_v the_o effect_n thereof_o we_o behave_v &_o govern_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n &_o reverence_n of_o his_o word_n with_o humility_n and_o modesty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o that_o we_o may_v true_o protest_v with_o david_n lord_n i_o be_o not_o high_a mind_v i_o have_v no_o proud_a look_n etc._n etc._n for_o if_o we_o think_v to_o set_v forth_o ourselves_o 1_o psal_n 131._o 1_o and_o to_o be_v esteem_v as_o be_v wise_a and_o able_a enough_o to_o win_v reputation_n not_o need_v to_o be_v admonish_v nor_o rebuke_v and_o that_o we_o be_v so_o puff_v up_o with_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a wisdom_n that_o we_o can_v abide_v no_o admonition_n nor_o correction_n we_o deprive_v ourselves_o of_o all_o good_a reputation_n and_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o be_v count_v worse_a than_o fool_n which_o be_v so_o corrupt_v that_o they_o have_v no_o mind_n nor_o desire_n after_o wisdom_n nor_o to_o get_v reputation_n and_o indeed_o they_o which_o think_v themselves_o wise_a enough_o be_v worse_a to_o be_v correct_v and_o reform_v then_o fool_n which_o be_v utter_o void_a of_o wit_n and_o reason_n solomon_n do_v so_o pronounce_v it_o say_v see_v thou_o etc._n etc._n this_o thing_n have_v be_v prove_v as_o the_o scripture_n show_v the_o scribe_n and_o pharisy_n think_v themselves_o just_a and_o wise_a and_o thereby_o remain_v obstinate_a and_o harden_a and_o will_v not_o receive_v jesus_n 3._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 30_o mat._n 3._o 7._o &_o 9_o 9_o &_o 12._o 3._o &_o 15._o 13._o &_o 21._o 31._o &_o 23_o 13._o luk._n 7._o 29._o &_o 15._o 1._o 2._o &_o 16_o 14._o 15._o &_o 19_o 2._o pro._n 3._o 5._o 6._o 7._o rom._n 12._o 16._o esai_n 5._o 21._o luk._n 16._o 15._o 1._o pet._n 5._o â—_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 18_o 19_o col._n 3._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 3._o christ_n who_o of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n but_o the_o publican_n and_o whoremonger_n do_v confess_v their_o folly_n and_o wickedness_n and_o repent_v their_o sin_n &_o believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n receive_v he_o for_o their_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n but_o those_o scribe_n &_o pharisy_n which_o be_v wise_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n scorn_v he_o refuse_v he_o and_o persecute_v he_o unto_o death_n for_o this_o cause_n be_v they_o sharp_o rebuke_v threaten_v and_o condemn_v &_o the_o tolegatherer_n &_o whoremonger_n be_v comfort_v and_o receive_v hope_n to_o be_v save_v therefore_o if_o we_o will_v that_o man_n shall_v conceive_v a_o good_a hope_n of_o we_o let_v we_o follow_v that_o which_o solomon_n do_v teach_v we_o say_v trust_v thou_o in_o the_o lord_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o lean_v not_o unto_o thy_o own_o wisdom_n &c_n &c_n and_o s_n paul_n say_v be_v not_o high_o mind_v etc._n etc._n otherwise_o though_o the_o world_n be_v dazzle_v with_o our_o pomp_n and_o fair_a show_n yet_o shall_v we_o be_v little_a the_o better_a for_o it_o for_o we_o can_v not_o deceive_v god_n which_o resist_v the_o proud_a abhor_v the_o high_a mind_a and_o curse_v the_o arrogant_a we_o see_v therefore_o that_o it_o be_v very_o necessary_a for_o we_o to_o follow_v the_o advertisement_n of_o saint_n paul_n if_o any_o amongst_o you_o seem_v wise_a let_v he_o become_v a_o fool_n in_o this_o world_n that_o he_o may_v be_v make_v wise_a moreover_o let_v we_o note_v that_o when_o solomon_n say_v more_o hope_n be_v of_o a_o fool_n then_o of_o he_o etc._n etc._n this_o be_v no_o more_o to_o say_v that_o he_o allow_v foolishness_n to_o cause_v we_o to_o continue_v therein_o then_o when_o s._n paul_n say_v that_o where_o sin_n abound_v 20._o rom._n 5._o 20._o there_o do_v grace_n more_o abound_v he_o allow_v not_o sin_n neither_o will_v he_o have_v we_o to_o continue_v therein_o that_o grace_n may_v abound_v otherwise_o solomon_n shall_v build_v that_o which_o he_o have_v destroy_v and_o destroy_v that_o which_o he_o have_v build_v let_v we_o understande_v then_o that_o solomon_n compare_v he_o which_o praise_v himself_o and_o will_v not_o suffer_v too_o be_v admonish_v with_o he_o that_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v carry_v away_o of_o his_o unbrideled_a concupiscence_n and_o yet_o do_v presume_v nothing_o of_o himself_o who_o he_o call_v fool_n and_o pronounce_v that_o we_o ought_v rather_o to_o hope_v for_o the_o amendment_n of_o such_o a_o fool_n then_o of_o he_o which_o think_v himself_o to_o be_v wise_a and_o thus_o he_o do_v close_o admonish_v we_o to_o forsake_v our_o foolishness_n that_o man_n may_v not_o hope_v in_o 1_o pro._n 22._o 1_o vain_a of_o we_o and_o that_o we_o shall_v obtain_v good_a fame_n and_o renoun_n the_o which_o be_v more_o to_o be_v desire_v they_o great_a riches_n and_o thus_o we_o may_v desire_v it_o so_o it_o be_v do_v without_o ambition_n &_o only_o seek_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o profit_n of_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o to_o be_v praise_v therefore_o 23._o mat._n 6._o 23._o and_o to_o be_v make_v a_o wonderment_n for_o to_o be_v worship_v as_o do_v the_o hypocrite_n who_o jesus_n christ_n tax_v 13_o the_o slothful_a man_n say_v a_o lion_n be_v in_o the_o way_n a_o lion_n be_v in_o the_o street_n
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you_o yourselves_o be_v evil_a let_v we_o therefore_o understand_v that_o 34._o mat._n 12._o 34._o solomon_n say_v as_o silver_n dross_n etc._n etc._n do_v admonish_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v careful_a to_o keep_v that_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o infect_v with_o wickedness_n and_o make_v unfruiteful_a as_o be_v a_o potsharde_n and_o for_o to_o do_v this_o let_v we_o arm_v they_o with_o the_o pure_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v pure_a as_o silver_n that_o be_v purify_v and_o perfect_o fine_v let_v we_o learn_v thereby_o to_o abhor_v all_o iniquity_n and_o frowardness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o have_v furious_a and_o burn_a lip_n that_o will_v utter_v hurtful_a thing_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n but_o rather_o that_o by_o our_o word_n we_o may_v procure_v their_o benefit_n and_o honour_n without_o any_o thing_n hinder_v they_o 24_o he_o that_o hate_v will_v counterfeit_v with_o his_o lip_n but_o in_o his_o heart_n he_o lay_v up_o deceit_n when_o they_o which_o conceive_v any_o 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be_v admonish_v to_o be_v attentive_a 21._o deut._n 17._o 18_o 19_o 20._o psal_n 2._o 10._o 11._o 12._o psal_n 20._o &_o 21._o and_o diligent_o to_o hear_v the_o law_n of_o god_n as_o it_o be_v appoint_v they_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v ignorant_a but_o learned_a in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v counsel_v they_o so_o do_v they_o shall_v not_o perish_v in_o the_o wrath_n &_o anger_n of_o god_n but_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o their_o desire_n &_o raise_v they_o unto_o glory_n &_o dignity_n as_o the_o faithful_a do_v crave_v and_o require_v the_o same_o &_o as_o they_o affirm_v &_o confess_v it_o and_o as_o they_o shall_v be_v thus_o rule_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n even_o so_o also_o ought_v they_o to_o be_v diligent_a &_o careful_a in_o nourish_v and_o maintain_v of_o their_o people_n and_o for_o to_o finish_v this_o well_o they_o must_v be_v diligent_a to_o maintain_v &_o defend_v the_o good_a &_o quiet_a &_o to_o root_v out_o the_o wicked_a &_o seditious_a as_o david_n do_v teach_v they_o by_o the_o protestation_n he_o make_v &_o as_o s._n paul_n do_v teach_v they_o the_o people_n also_o have_v therein_o 11_o psal_n 101._o rom._n 13._o esai_n 3._o 2._o 3._o osee_n 13._o 10._o 11_o their_o lesson_n to_o wit_n that_o they_o be_v admonish_v to_o live_v holy_o &_o innocent_o &_o not_o to_o provoke_v god_n to_o wrath_n by_o their_o iniquity_n lest_o god_n give_v they_o a_o king_n in_o his_o wrath_n as_o he_o have_v threaten_v before_o this_o time_n the_o child_n of_o israel_n 3_o a_o poor_a man_n if_o he_o oppress_v the_o poor_a be_v like_o a_o rage_a rain_n that_o leave_v no_o food_n it_o be_v a_o very_a evil_a thing_n that_o be_v daily_o commit_v in_o the_o
that_o the_o prayer_n whereof_o solomon_n speak_v here_o be_v not_o proper_o prayer_n but_o cry_v which_o proceed_v of_o no_o right_a affection_n but_o only_o of_o hypocrisy_n or_o of_o fear_n of_o torment_n or_o of_o custom_n and_o as_o if_o a_o man_n will_v acquit_v a_o thing_n in_o hope_n of_o gain_n and_o profit_n with_o such_o kind_n of_o clamour_n popery_n be_v fill_v but_o solomon_n do_v call_v it_o prayer_n because_o it_o have_v some_o show_n thereof_o and_o that_o the_o wicked_a do_v so_o call_v it_o etc._n etc._n for_o also_o true_a prayer_n be_v never_o abomination_n before_o god_n see_v that_o it_o be_v the_o principal_a service_n that_o we_o can_v do_v unto_o god_n not_o that_o he_o have_v need_n thereof_o but_o forasmuch_o as_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o our_o necessity_n we_o hope_v to_o receive_v all_o good_a thing_n of_o he_o and_o not_o of_o any_o other_o confess_v that_o he_o be_v the_o only_a author_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o that_o we_o can_v have_v they_o not_o where_o else_o and_o also_o under_o the_o invocation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n the_o scripture_n comprehend_v all_o the_o service_n that_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o let_v we_o note_v then_o that_o albeit_o the_o law_n be_v not_o write_v until_o the_o time_n of_o moses_n yet_o in_o all_o time_n there_o have_v be_v doctrine_n whereunto_o it_o behoove_v to_o give_v 13._o gene._n 4._o 26._o joel._n 2._o 32._o rom._n 10._o 13._o ear_n that_o such_o as_o hear_v the_o same_o may_v believe_v in_o god_n and_o obey_v he_o otherwise_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o abel_n can_v not_o have_v please_v god_n no_o more_o than_o the_o oblation_n of_o caine._n for_o without_o faith_n it_o be_v unpossible_a to_o please_v god_n heb._n 11._o 6._o it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o faith_n must_v needs_o be_v perfect_a for_o to_o make_v our_o prayer_n to_o please_v god_n but_o it_o suffice_v we_o to_o follow_v the_o step_n of_o cornelius_n act_n 10._o furthermore_o let_v we_o note_v that_o if_o their_o prayer_n which_o turn_v from_o the_o law_n be_v abominable_a by_o a_o more_o strong_a reason_n than_o must_v they_o which_o turn_v away_o from_o the_o gospel_n be_v much_o more_o abominable_a and_o they_o that_o be_v such_o must_v look_v for_o wonderful_a great_a torment_n 29._o heb._n 10._o 29._o 13_o he_o that_o cause_v the_o righteous_a to_o go_v astray_o by_o a_o evil_a way_n shall_v fall_v into_o his_o own_o pit_n and_o the_o upright_o shall_v inherit_v good_a thing_n by_o the_o corruption_n and_o malice_n of_o our_o nature_n we_o be_v all_o blind_a and_o ignorant_a and_o know_v not_o how_o to_o govern_v ourselves_o nor_o what_o way_n we_o must_v hold_v to_o walk_v and_o to_o save_v ourselves_o from_o danger_n and_o chief_o from_o they_o which_o lead_v our_o soul_n to_o destruction_n now_o albeit_o that_o by_o our_o transgression_n and_o disobedience_n we_o have_v well_o deserve_v to_o have_v remain_v in_o darkness_n and_o blindness_n and_o to_o go_v unto_o destruction_n yet_o god_n have_v have_v mercy_n on_o we_o and_o for_o to_o open_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n he_o have_v give_v we_o his_o word_n the_o which_o 105_o psa_fw-la 119._o 105_o serve_v we_o as_o a_o lamp_n unto_o our_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n unto_o our_o step_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o way_n whereby_o we_o must_v walk_v if_o we_o will_v not_o err_v and_o for_o to_o do_v this_o well_o the_o lord_n do_v print_v the_o same_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n according_a to_o his_o promise_n let_v we_o then_o 32._o jere._n 31._o 32._o follow_v the_o guide_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o we_o shall_v not_o wander_v astray_o by_o the_o evil_a way_n of_o offence_n &_o dissolution_n of_o sedition_n of_o uproar_n of_o doctrine_n and_o invention_n of_o man_n nor_o of_o other_o enormity_n and_o shall_v not_o fall_v into_o the_o pit_n of_o ruin_n of_o destruction_n of_o damnation_n and_o eternal_a death_n but_o walk_v by_o the_o straight_a way_n we_o shall_v come_v unto_o life_n wherein_o we_o shall_v inherit_v the_o true_a blessedness_n which_o never_o shall_v fail_v now_o as_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o mere_a grace_n do_v give_v we_o such_o a_o guide_n even_o so_o will_v he_o have_v we_o direct_v the_o blind_a the_o simple_a &_o ignorant_a and_o that_o so_o much_o as_o we_o possible_o can_v we_o shall_v keep_v they_o from_o go_v astray_o into_o the_o evil_a way_n and_o for_o to_o do_v the_o same_o let_v we_o exhort_v they_o to_o ascend_v up_o to_o the_o hill_n follow_v the_o pprophecy_n 3._o esay_n 2._o 3._o of_o esay_n otherwise_o if_o we_o give_v offence_n by_o evil_a doctrine_n or_o evil_a conversation_n unto_o our_o neighbour_n and_o chief_o to_o they_o which_o be_v single_a of_o heart_n &_o desire_v to_o live_v sincere_o in_o truth_n justice_n &_o holiness_n we_o prepare_v a_o pit_n for_o they_o but_o we_o shall_v fall_v into_o it_o ourselves_o as_o solomon_n threaten_v say_v he_o that_o cause_v the_o righteous_a to_o go_v astray_o by_o a_o evil_a way_n shall_v fall_v into_o his_o own_o pit_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o this_o threaten_n he_o do_v well_o show_v we_o that_o when_o god_n have_v reform_v our_o heart_n by_o his_o word_n we_o must_v take_v diligent_a heed_n with_o what_o people_n we_o walk_v and_o we_o must_v needs_o fly_v a_o company_n of_o offender_n and_o dissolute_a man_n who_o life_n be_v a_o evil_a example_n otherwise_o what_o righteousness_n &_o integrity_n soever_o there_o be_v in_o we_o yet_o be_v we_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v corrupt_v and_o to_o forsake_v the_o good_a way_n for_o to_o stray_v by_o the_o evil_a for_o also_o without_o such_o companion_n we_o be_v so_o weak_a that_o without_o the_o offence_n of_o other_o we_o do_v easy_o run_v astray_o by_o a_o evil_a way_n behold_v david_n of_o who_o we_o say_v that_o he_o be_v a_o righteous_a and_o perfect_a man_n see_v that_o god_n do_v give_v he_o witness_v that_o he_o have_v find_v a_o man_n according_a to_o his_o own_o heart_n who_o by_o the_o regard_n of_o his_o eye_n go_v 11._o 2._o sam._n 11._o luke_n 22._o 32_o mar._n 14._o 17._o 1._o kin._n 11._o foul_o astray_o by_o the_o evil_a way_n in_o commit_v adultery_n and_o murder_n saint_n peter_n for_o who_o jesus_n christ_n have_v pray_v that_o his_o faith_n may_v not_o fail_v go_v astray_o by_o the_o evil_a way_n in_o renounce_v his_o master_n by_o swear_v curse_a and_o forswer_v and_o solomon_n himself_o who_o be_v so_o wise_a be_v carry_v into_o the_o evil_a way_n by_o commit_v whoredom_n with_o strange_a and_o heathenish_a woman_n and_o by_o commit_v of_o idolatry_n now_o albeit_o that_o such_o go_v astray_o be_v wicked_a dangerous_a and_o mortal_a unto_o they_o which_o give_v offence_n and_o not_o content_v too_o be_v corrupt_v themselves_o labour_v to_o corrupt_v other_o and_o to_o destroy_v they_o albeit_o i_o say_v that_o the_o go_v astray_o of_o such_o man_n be_v deadly_a as_o solomon_n do_v mark_v it_o when_o he_o say_v shall_v fall_v into_o his_o own_o pit_n yet_o be_v it_o not_o 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&_o 34._o 10_o 11._o &_o 37._o 9_o they_o in_o such_o abundance_n and_o sufficiency_n that_o they_o have_v enough_o and_o the_o offender_n castawaye_n and_o dissolute_a do_v often_o fall_v even_o in_o this_o life_n into_o great_a misery_n as_o the_o psalm_n before_o allege_a do_v pronounce_v it_o and_o as_o it_o may_v be_v show_v by_o diverse_a example_n in_o jeremie_n there_o be_v great_a threaten_n against_o the_o false_a prophet_n which_o 4â—_n jere._n 23._o 1._o kin._n 18._o 4â—_n cause_v the_o people_n to_o go_v astray_o and_o so_o be_v four_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o false_a prophet_n slay_v second_o that_o the_o upright_o and_o perfect_a be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n otherwise_o they_o
can_v not_o inherit_v this_o good_a thing_n for_o the_o inheritance_n belong_v unto_o the_o child_n three_o forasmuch_o as_o this_o good_a thing_n be_v a_o inheritance_n therefore_o it_o can_v not_o be_v deserve_v but_o be_v obtain_v by_o grace_n as_o also_o it_o be_v by_o grace_n that_o god_n have_v adopt_v we_o for_o his_o child_n 11_o the_o rich_a man_n be_v wise_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n but_o the_o poor_a that_o have_v understanding_n can_v try_v he_o the_o riches_n of_o this_o world_n be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n and_o by_o they_o in_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n we_o may_v and_o we_o ought_v to_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n of_o love_n pity_n compassion_n and_o mercy_n in_o help_v with_o a_o free_a heart_n and_o ready_a will_n the_o poor_a and_o needy_a and_o such_o fruit_n be_v of_o sweet_a savour_n before_o god_n who_o desire_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_v and_o they_o that_o be_v careful_a to_o bring_v they_o forth_o be_v very_o wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o such_o wiseman_n be_v very_o rare_a and_o thin_o sow_v as_o we_o may_v see_v by_o the_o great_a contempt_n and_o disdain_n that_o the_o poor_a be_v in_o by_o the_o negligence_n unmercifulnesse_n cruelty_n raven_a &_o thevery_n of_o the_o rich_a who_o be_v never_o satisfy_v and_o have_v never_o make_v a_o end_n in_o gather_v of_o riches_n but_o heap_v up_o still_o without_o cease_v and_o so_o do_v they_o think_v they_o work_v diligent_o and_o careful_o for_o as_o say_v solomon_n the_o rich_a man_n be_v wise_a in_o his_o own_o conceit_n he_o say_v express_o in_o his_o own_o conceit_n for_o to_o show_v we_o that_o albeit_o the_o rich_a esteem_n themselves_o wise_a &_o that_o they_o will_v be_v so_o count_v of_o other_o yet_o be_v they_o not_o such_o indeed_o for_o god_n judge_v they_o far_o otherwise_o as_o we_o may_v see_v it_o when_o he_o rebuke_v threaten_v and_o condemn_v such_o rich_a man_n call_v they_o fool_n thief_n robber_n &_o murderer_n &_o deprive_v they_o of_o the_o heavenly_a heritage_n even_o so_o when_o by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n we_o have_v learn_v to_o despise_v riches_n &_o to_o govern_v we_o wise_o in_o be_v content_v with_o that_o which_o the_o lord_n shall_v give_v we_o we_o may_v try_v the_o worldly_a rich_a man_n &_o have_v find_v what_o they_o be_v by_o the_o word_n to_o judge_v they_o fool_n solomon_n do_v declare_v it_o so_o say_v but_o the_o poor_a that_o have_v understanding_n can_v try_v he_o out_o yet_o solomon_n do_v not_o simple_o say_v the_o wise_a shall_v try_v he_o out_o but_o he_o say_v the_o poor_a that_o have_v understanding_n and_o this_o come_v because_o that_o the_o poor_a be_v in_o necessity_n be_v more_o incline_v and_o have_v more_o occasion_n to_o inquire_v out_o the_o scotfree_a and_o to_o judge_v that_o they_o be_v not_o such_o as_o they_o esteem_v themselves_o to_o be_v when_o they_o be_v void_a of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n and_o use_v not_o their_o riches_n as_o they_o 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we_o must_v bestow_v our_o time_n in_o well_o do_v and_o by_o the_o fattning_n we_o have_v receive_v to_o fat_a also_o the_o needy_a and_o poor_a and_o thus_o we_o shall_v abound_v chapter_n 11._o 24._o 25._o 26_o he_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o heart_n be_v a_o fool_n but_o he_o that_o walk_v in_o wisdom_n shall_v be_v deliver_v the_o gentle_a heart_a do_v take_v great_a matter_n in_o hand_n and_o do_v put_v themselves_o in_o hazard_n of_o many_o danger_n and_o it_o come_v of_o the_o great_a courage_n they_o have_v and_o that_o they_o think_v they_o have_v wit_n and_o understanding_n enough_o for_o to_o end_v their_o matter_n and_o to_o know_v to_o avoid_v the_o danger_n when_o they_o do_v thus_o they_o think_v themselves_o to_o be_v wise_a and_o quick_a witted_a but_o the_o holy_a ghost_n pronounce_v contrary_o say_v he_o that_o trust_v in_o his_o own_o heart_n be_v a_o fool_n wherein_o we_o have_v too_o note_n that_o to_o trust_v in_o our_o heart_n be_v too_o make_v account_n 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son_n by_o who_o he_o have_v declare_v his_o name_n unto_o we_o such_o as_o we_o have_v hear_v &_o also_o therein_o he_o declare_v unto_o we_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n and_o first_o of_o all_o he_o show_v he_o unto_o we_o to_o be_v almighty_a and_o eternal_a when_o moses_n do_v teach_v we_o that_o god_n make_v all_o thing_n in_o speak_v the_o word_n the_o heaven_n be_v make_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n all_o 16._o gen._n 1_o psal_n 33._o 6_o john_n 1._o 3_o collo_fw-la 1._o 15_o 16._o 17._o heb._n a._n 1._o gene._n 22._o 18._o gala._n
3._o 8._o 16._o thing_n be_v make_v by_o it_o and_o without_o it_o be_v make_v nothing_o that_o be_v make_v etc._n etc._n by_o who_o also_o he_o make_v the_o world_n second_o he_o do_v show_v he_o unto_o we_o merciful_a and_o a_o redeemer_n and_o all_o nation_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o thy_o seed_n who_o be_v christ_n the_o sceptre_n shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o from_o juda_n nor_o a_o law_n giver_n from_o between_o his_o foot_n until_o that_o silo_n come_v which_o signify_v the_o son_n or_o messiah_n and_o in_o leviticus_fw-la by_o the_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v figure_n of_o the_o only_a sacrifice_n by_o the_o which_o he_o have_v find_v eternal_a redemption_n in_o offer_v up_o himself_o three_o he_o show_v he_o a_o saviour_n unto_o we_o when_o he_o save_v &_o deliver_v his_o people_n from_o egypt_n for_o this_o be_v the_o angel_n that_o guide_v 6._o gene._n 49._o 10._o heb._n 9_o 12._o exo._n 13._o 21._o &_o 14._o 15._o esay_n 7._o 14._o &_o 9_o 6._o they_o who_o be_v call_v the_o lord_n and_o be_v call_v the_o angel_n of_o god_n this_o name_n of_o saviour_n be_v well_o express_v when_o he_o be_v call_v emanuel_n and_o a_o child_n be_v bear_v unto_o we_o and_o a_o son_n be_v give_v unto_o we_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v also_o well_o express_v in_o saint_n matthew_n the_o first_o chapter_n and_o in_o luke_n the_o second_o chapter_n behold_v a_o excellent_a and_o wonderful_a name_n and_o the_o which_o can_v be_v comprehend_v nor_o express_v as_o be_v worthy_a for_o this_o cause_n saint_n paul_n exalt_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o 23._o phil._n 2._o 9_o john_n 5._o 23._o may_v be_v name_v wherefore_o let_v we_o confess_v ourselves_o brutish_a that_o we_o may_v glorify_v god_n our_o father_n the_o which_o we_o can_v do_v if_o we_o contemn_v the_o son_n for_o albeit_o that_o he_o have_v so_o much_o humble_v and_o abase_v himself_o yet_o god_n have_v not_o cease_v to_o give_v he_o all_o authority_n all_o power_n all_o government_n and_o to_o commit_v unto_o 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psal_n 12._o 7._o &_o 18._o 31._o &_o 119._o 14._o the_o like_a say_v every_o word_n etc._n etc._n not_o that_o we_o can_v find_v any_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n how_o precious_a soever_o it_o be_v that_o be_v worthy_a to_o have_v the_o word_n of_o god_n to_o be_v compare_v unto_o he_o for_o it_o surmount_v infinite_o &_o beyond_o reason_n all_o thing_n which_o be_v and_o that_o may_v be_v imagine_v to_o be_v excellent_a and_o precious_a also_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o this_o world_n how_o precious_a soever_o it_o be_v but_o do_v participate_v with_o the_o earth_n &_o need_v 13._o psal_n 119._o 21_o 127._o 162._o pro._n 3._o 13._o to_o be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o his_o dross_n and_o superfluity_n before_o he_o can_v be_v pure_a and_o clean_a but_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o clean_a of_o itself_o and_o neither_o have_v nor_o can_v have_v any_o dross_n for_o it_o proceed_v not_o from_o a_o furnace_n and_o fyne_a pot_n but_o from_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n which_o neither_o can_v nor_o will_v bring_v forth_o any_o work_n but_o shall_v be_v so_o perfect_a as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v &_o wherein_o nothing_o may_v be_v amend_v wherefore_o when_o it_o be_v say_v be_v pure_a purge_v or_o try_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o fire_n even_o as_o we_o purify_v and_o try_v gold_n or_o silver_n it_o be_v not_o to_o say_v that_o at_o any_o time_n it_o have_v be_v in_o tangle_a or_o mix_v with_o any_o filthiness_n or_o superfluity_n but_o only_o that_o it_o be_v unfallible_a true_a and_o faithful_a and_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_a fear_n to_o believe_v our_o god_n when_o he_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o scripture_n by_o his_o servant_n prophet_n apostle_n pastor_n &_o doctor_n but_o that_o his_o word_n shall_v be_v very_o precious_a and_o dear_a unto_o we_o as_o the_o worldling_n make_v great_a account_n of_o gold_n and_o silver_n of_o jewel_n &_o precious_a stone_n when_o all_o those_o thing_n be_v thorough_o purge_v from_o their_o superfluity_n and_o 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