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thy_o holy_a word_n all_o godly_a and_o christian_a family_n all_o true_a professor_n of_o thy_o gospel_n beseech_v thou_o to_o pour_v on_o every_o of_o they_o in_o their_o several_a calling_n such_o grace_n benefit_n and_o blessing_n as_o be_v most_o meet_a for_o they_o whereby_o they_o may_v all_o show_v themselves_o thy_o true_a and_o faithful_a mivister_n in_o further_a all_o sincerity_n in_o religion_n and_o all_o pureness_n and_o godliness_n of_o life_n not_o only_o in_o themselves_o but_o in_o other_o so_o far_o as_o appertain_v to_o their_o charge_n public_a or_o private_a beseech_v thou_o also_o to_o be_v mindful_a to_o comfort_v all_o our_o afflict_a brethren_n and_o sister_n howsoever_o or_o for_o whatsoever_o they_o suffer_v especial_o such_o as_o suffer_v for_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n comfort_v all_o they_o that_o be_v press_v down_o with_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n help_v relieve_v succour_n and_o assist_v all_o that_o be_v in_o want_n in_o 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this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v give_v unto_o our_o body_n rest_n and_o have_v bring_v we_o to_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o day_n in_o peace_n good_a father_n pardon_v whatsoever_o corruption_n have_v take_v hold_n of_o we_o this_o night_n pardon_v our_o present_a dulness_n of_o spirit_n coldness_n of_o zeal_n weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o all_o whatsoever_o offend_v thou_o in_o we_o &_o bless_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o hand_n and_o our_o godly_a endeavour_n this_o day_n and_o make_v we_o rather_o able_a to_o be_v helpful_a to_o other_o that_o need_v then_o to_o be_v force_v to_o ask_v or_o to_o be_v chargeable_a to_o any_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o corporal_a want_n grant_v these_o thing_n good_a father_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n necessary_a for_o we_o and_o for_o every_o member_n of_o thy_o church_n for_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o son_n sake_n in_o who_o name_n we_o further_o pray_v our_o father_n which_o art_n etc._n etc._n in_o the_o evening_n add_v this_o we_o thank_v thou_o also_o most_o gracious_a father_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v so_o merciful_o keep_v and_o relieve_v we_o this_o day_n past_a beseech_v thou_o to_o receive_v we_o also_o this_o night_n into_o thy_o fatherly_a protection_n and_o keep_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o good_n free_a from_o danger_n let_v thy_o angel_n encamp_v about_o we_o guard_v we_o and_o defend_v we_o give_v unto_o our_o body_n that_o competent_a rest_n and_o sleep_n that_o may_v be_v only_o sufficient_a and_o let_v our_o thought_n be_v ever_o on_o thou_o in_o love_n fear_v and_o due_a obedience_n and_o reverence_n that_o we_o may_v be_v fearful_a to_o commit_v the_o least_o evil_a yea_o in_o the_o dark_a which_o with_o thou_o be_v as_o the_o noon_n day_n watch_v over_o we_o good_a father_n that_o satan_n prevail_v not_o against_o we_o and_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o be_v always_o watchful_a for_o the_o time_n when_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n shall_v make_v his_o glorious_a appearance_n in_o the_o cloud_n to_o finish_v these_o day_n of_o sin_n and_o at_o this_o time_n pardon_n o_o lord_n our_o weakness_n in_o prayer_n our_o coldness_n in_o zeal_n and_o whatsoever_o do_v hinder_v we_o from_o the_o true_a publish_n of_o our_o own_o want_n and_o imperfection_n at_o full_a &_o thy_o praise_n and_o glory_n as_o thou_o deserve_v increase_v our_o faith_n and_o grant_v we_o and_o all_o thy_o child_n all_o other_o grace_n necessary_a for_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n in_o who_o name_n we_o further_o pray_v our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o king_n it_o be_v god_n that_o give_v deliverance_n unto_o king_n it_o be_v he_o that_o rescue_v david_n his_o servant_n from_o the_o hurtful_a sword_n psal._n 144._o 10._o take_v away_o the_o wicked_a from_o the_o king_n and_o his_o throne_n shall_v be_v establish_v
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be_v thy_o continual_a exercise_n that_o in_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o sorrow_n and_o ignominy_n and_o misery_n and_o cross_n and_o temptation_n and_o in_o all_o trial_n whatsoever_o thou_o may_v due_o weigh_v how_o thou_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o none_o of_o these_o shall_v hurt_v thou_o for_o lo_o even_o this_o glorious_a and_o sweet_a and_o most_o joyful_a word_n tell_v thou_o from_o thy_o love_a redeemer_n my_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a for_o thou_o o_o sweet_a word_n of_o truth_n yea_o of_o truth_n for_o he_o speak_v and_o perform_v his_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a what_o then_o shall_v i_o fear_v if_o his_o favour_n be_v not_o further_o off_o but_o always_o at_o hand_n what_o shall_v i_o scare_v if_o it_o be_v sufficient_a what_o can_v resist_v it_o nothing_o but_o sin_n nay_o his_o grace_n be_v sufficient_a to_o kill_v sin_n then_o nothing_o can_v stand_v between_o i_o and_o this_o kingdom_n of_o god_n if_o i_o fly_v unto_o this_o word_n if_o i_o keep_v this_o word_n and_o 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but_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n that_o thou_o may_v observe_v and_o do_v according_a to_o all_o that_o be_v write_v therein_o for_o then_o shall_v thou_o make_v thy_o way_n prosperous_a and_o have_v good_a success_n joshua_n 1._o 8._o a_o meditation_n concern_v the_o benefit_n of_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o how_o it_o hold_v the_o child_n of_o god_n from_o fall_v from_o he_o in_o their_o deep_a misery_n owretch_n that_o i_o be_o where_o be_v my_o hope_n where_o be_v my_o help_n where_o be_v my_o rest_n where_o be_v my_o assurance_n of_o salvation_n or_o help_v in_o my_o trouble_n i_o have_v a_o forcible_a and_o strong_a law_n in_o my_o own_o carnal_a wisdom_n that_o to_o trust_v in_o man_n to_o put_v confidence_n in_o wealth_n and_o to_o fly_v unto_o the_o relief_n of_o my_o own_o device_n i_o own_o way_n and_o work_n avail_v i_o more_o than_o all_o other_o mean_n that_o elsewhere_o i_o may_v seek_v o_o fool_n that_o i_o be_o o_o silly_a sot_n and_o wretch_n most_o 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saint_n not_o at_o the_o fury_n of_o the_o euâ—il_n and_o malicious_a man_n for_o thou_o have_v a_o helper_n in_o heaven_n in_o who_o whosoever_o trust_v shall_v rejoice_v &_o who_o whosoever_o fear_v shall_v stand_v fast_o &_o who_o whosoever_o true_o seek_v shall_v prevatle_v in_o his_o desire_n &_o shall_v triumph_v evermore_o o_o my_o soul_n set_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o thou_o for_o he_o always_o be_v near_o thou_o let_v i_o not_o think_v that_o he_o see_v not_o my_o way_n and_o my_o walking_n as_o if_o he_o be_v a_o god_n that_o consider_v not_o the_o action_n of_o man_n he_o be_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o my_o left_a hand_n he_o be_v before_o i_o and_o behind_o i_o he_o compass_v i_o about_o on_o all_o side_n and_o find_v i_o out_o in_o my_o secret_a intention_n &_o his_o way_n be_v only_o perfect_a and_o 〈◊〉_d his_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d capacity_n of_o wise_a man_n in_o this_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o this_o word_n i_o believe_v in_o this_o wisdom_n i_o repose_v 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soul_n i_o shall_v have_v faint_v in_o â—â—se_n importable_a misery_n and_o contisée_v the_o goodneâ—…_n do_v not_o believe_v to_o life_n if_o i_o be_v not_o assure_v to_o taste_v of_o his_o blessing_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o bâ—_n no_o more_o see_v and_o i_o find_v his_o favour_n and_o his_o mercy_n and_o his_o power_n and_o his_o providence_n and_o his_o infinite_a blessing_n both_o within_o i_o and_o without_o i_o daily_o yea_o he_o be_v my_o strength_n and_o my_o shield_n he_o be_v my_o defence_n in_o trouble_n and_o my_o portion_n and_o my_o salvation_n o_o my_o soul_n trust_v in_o he_o and_o thou_o
which_o the_o world_n can_v give_v that_o both_o our_o heart_n and_o work_n may_v answer_v thy_o commandment_n and_o that_o our_o day_n through_o thy_o protection_n may_v be_v always_o quiet_a from_o trouble_n speak_v thou_o peace_n unto_o all_o people_n especial_o to_o thy_o saint_n let_v thy_o salvation_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o that_o glory_n may_v dwell_v within_o our_o land_n let_v mercy_n and_o truth_n meet_v together_o yea_o let_v justice_n and_o peace_n embrace_v each_o other_o let_v truth_n arise_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n and_o righteousness_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n let_v the_o mountain_n and_o the_o hill_n bring_v peace_n to_o the_o people_n and_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n bless_v lord_n all_o country_n city_n town_n and_o place_n where_o thy_o word_n do_v abide_v and_o be_v pure_o preach_v and_o increase_v the_o number_n of_o they_o in_o the_o universal_a world_n o_o lord_n send_v they_o much_o peace_n that_o delight_n in_o thy_o law_n let_v they_o be_v without_o stone_n to_o stumble_v at_o and_o bless_v they_o with_o prosperity_n within_o their_o place_n o_o eternal_a god_n which_o have_v call_v we_o in_o peace_n grant_v we_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o let_v we_o high_o account_v of_o holiness_n without_o which_o none_o can_v see_v the_o lord_n nor_o have_v peace_n in_o the_o lord_n repress_v the_o devil_n the_o breaker_n of_o godly_a concord_n and_o christian_a peace_n which_o 〈◊〉_d age_v throughout_o all_o nation_n sow_v every_o where_o the_o seed_n of_o strife_n and_o discord_n as_o the_o séeds-man_n of_o falsehood_n and_o lâ—es_n o_o god_n of_o peace_n which_o make_v a_o end_n of_o war_n throughout_o the_o world_n protect_v we_o from_o war_n and_o slaughter_n scatter_v the_o kingdom_n that_o delight_v in_o war_n break_v and_o hinder_v all_o evil_a counsel_n and_o the_o purpose_n of_o such_o as_o mind_n after_o nothing_o else_o but_o the_o shed_n of_o innocent_a blood_n let_v they_o come_v to_o shame_n and_o perish_v through_o their_o own_o imagination_n that_o practise_v evil_a against_o thy_o church_n give_v all_o man_n a_o desire_n of_o peace_n content_a mind_n in_o their_o vocation_n and_o a_o care_n to_o advance_v the_o welfare_n of_o that_o place_n where_o they_o inhabit_v where_o strife_n contention_n and_o discord_n be_v among_o man_n reconcile_v their_o heart_n and_o mind_n that_o these_o flame_n &_o fire_n may_v speedy_o be_v put_v out_o for_o thou_o can_v conclude_v a_o truce_n for_o we_o and_o all_o man_n and_o make_v the_o wolf_n to_o dwell_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n to_o lie_v down_o with_o the_o kid._n make_v our_o tabernacle_n safe_a and_o quiet_a that_o about_o they_o there_o may_v be_v arich_a tranquillity_n which_o may_v abound_v like_o the_o stream_n run_v over_o his_o bank_n and_o our_o righteousness_n as_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o be_v never_o dry_a in_o thou_o shall_v we_o have_v our_o wish_a peace_n and_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n shall_v be_v peace_n and_o her_o fruit_n rest_n and_o quietness_n for_o ever_o and_o thy_o people_n shall_v dwell_v in_o the_o inn_n of_o peace_n and_o in_o sure_a dwelling_n and_o in_o safe_a place_n of_o comfort_n hear_v we_o o_o lord_n of_o peace_n and_o grant_v that_o thy_o peace_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n may_v keep_v our_o heart_n and_o mind_n in_o the_o love_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o live_v and_o reign_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n in_o peace_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v of_o a_o widow_n do_v not_o the_o tear_n run_v down_o the_o widow_n check_n and_o her_o cry_n be_v against_o they_o that_o cause_v they_o for_o from_o her_o cheek_n do_v they_o go_v into_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n which_o hear_v they_o do_v accept_v they_o ecclus._n 25._o 15._o she_o that_o be_v a_o widow_n indeed_o and_o leave_v alone_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o continue_v in_o supplication_n and_o prayer_n night_n and_o day_n but_o she_o that_o live_v in_o play_n be_v dead_a while_o she_o live_v 1_o tim._n 5._o 5_o 6._o o_o eternal_a and_o most_o merciful_a god_n which_o according_a to_o thy_o holy_a will_n have_v make_v i_o a_o poor_a distress_a widow_n by_o take_v away_o my_o bear_n and_o love_a husband_n out_o of_o this_o transitory_a world_n unto_o thou_o do_v i_o cry_v in_o this_o my_o misery_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o and_o forgive_v all_o my_o offence_n which_o i_o have_v commit_v against_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n be_v favourable_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n and_o take_v pity_n on_o i_o for_o i_o be_o alone_a and_o comfortless_o behold_v my_o affliction_n and_o misery_n relieve_v my_o want_n as_o thou_o do_v relieve_v that_o widow_n of_o sarepta_n who_o thou_o do_v most_o miraculous_o preserve_v by_o the_o prophet_n elias_n take_v the_o like_a compassion_n on_o i_o assist_v i_o behold_v my_o necessity_n and_o deliver_v i_o out_o of_o all_o trouble_n grant_v likewise_o that_o i_o may_v find_v favour_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o governor_n and_o magistrate_n that_o i_o be_v not_o injure_v contrary_a to_o equity_n in_o like_a manner_n let_v i_o find_v among_o man_n christian_a consideration_n and_o commiseration_n of_o my_o present_a â—state_n and_o succour_v with_o godly_a counsel_n protect_v i_o from_o false_a tongue_n which_o be_v like_o razor_n cut_v deceitful_o and_o as_o the_o sharp_a arrow_n of_o a_o mighty_a man_n keep_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o slander_n and_o from_o the_o tongue_n of_o wicked_a man_n which_o with_o poison_a word_n have_v bend_v themselves_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a and_o to_o destroy_v such_o as_o be_v of_o upright_o conversation_n i_o humble_o betéech_v thou_o o_o lord_n to_o give_v i_o grace_n to_o live_v in_o this_o my_o estate_n of_o widowhood_n chaste_o and_o godly_a show_v myself_o a_o example_n of_o godliness_n to_o other_o put_v always_o my_o hope_n and_o affiance_n in_o thy_o mercy_n let_v i_o with_o all_o patience_n and_o fortitude_n endure_v all_o cross_n lay_v upon_o i_o and_o continue_v faithful_o in_o make_v of_o supplicatious_a night_n and_o day_n unto_o thou_o look_v how_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o servant_n be_v upon_o her_o mistress_n so_o be_v my_o eye_n bend_v upon_o thou_o my_o lord_n until_o thou_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o have_v mercy_n therefore_o o_o lord_n on_o i_o for_o i_o be_o full_a of_o infirmity_n hear_v i_o o_o father_n even_o for_o christ_n sake_n thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n to_o who_o be_v give_v all_o praise_n and_o honour_n now_o and_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o one_o that_o prepare_v himself_o for_o marriage_n house_n and_o riches_n be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o father_n but_o a_o prudent_a wife_n come_v of_o the_o lord_n pro._n 19_o 14._o well_o be_v he_o that_o dwell_v with_o a_o wife_n of_o understanding_n ecclus._n 25._o 8._o bless_a be_v he_o that_o have_v a_o virtuous_a wife_n for_o the_o number_n of_o his_o year_n shall_v be_v double_a a_o honest_a woman_n recover_v her_o husband_n and_o she_o shall_v fill_v the_o year_n of_o his_o life_n with_o peace_n a_o virtuous_a woman_n be_v a_o good_a portion_n which_o shall_v be_v give_v as_o a_o gift_n unto_o such_o as_o fear_n and_o serve_v the_o lord_n ecclus._n 26._o 1._o 2._o 3._o o_o heavenly_a god_n everlasting_a and_o most_o powerful_a father_n i_o do_v prostrate_v myself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o majesty_n humble_o thank_v thou_o in_o that_o thou_o have_v form_v i_o in_o the_o womb_n of_o my_o mother_n and_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v bear_v such_o as_o i_o be_o maintain_v i_o likewise_o from_o my_o infancy_n to_o this_o instant_n and_o preserve_v i_o from_o infinite_a peril_n for_o it_o be_v through_o thy_o goodness_n and_o fatherly_a blessing_n that_o i_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o year_n i_o be_o now_o in_o and_o in_o that_o time_n thou_o have_v teach_v i_o by_o thy_o holy_a word_n to_o know_v jesus_n christ_n thy_o belove_a son_n the_o only_a joy_n and_o comfort_n that_o a_o christian_n can_v have_v because_o in_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o he_o consist_v eternal_a life_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v sufficient_o yield_v thou_o praise_v for_o the_o infinite_a and_o innumerable_a benefit_n thou_o have_v bestow_v on_o i_o nevertheless_o because_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o to_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o all_o our_o necessity_n and_o most_o love_o haste_v promise_v to_o hear_v we_o let_v it_o now_o please_v thou_o gracious_o to_o help_v i_o for_o i_o have_v find_v and_o prove_v that_o in_o regard_n of_o my_o own_o nature_n corruption_n i_o can_v continue_v chaste_a and_o blameless_a except_o i_o use_v the_o mean_n which_o thou_o
&_o wisdom_n and_o humbleness_n and_o obedience_n and_o mortification_n and_o zeal_n and_o faith_n and_o hope_v and_o all_o grace_n that_o may_v change_v i_o from_o sin_n to_o sanctity_n from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o coldness_n to_o a_o more_o perfect_a zeal_n to_o serve_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n teach_v i_o to_o execute_v my_o vocation_n true_o and_o perfect_o and_o give_v such_o issue_n and_o bless_a success_n to_o all_o my_o endeavour_n labour_n purpose_n and_o proceed_n as_o i_o may_v discharge_v my_o duty_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n to_o my_o brethren_n in_o love_n and_o equity_n and_o to_o myself_o and_o i_o in_o godly_a care_n and_o true_a piety_n and_o let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o guide_v and_o govern_v i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o that_o i_o may_v more_o and_o more_o fructify_v &_o increase_v in_o all_o godliness_n until_o thou_o shall_v cut_v off_o this_o corruptible_a life_n after_o which_o good_a father_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o son_n let_v i_o inhabit_v &_o evermore_o inherit_v that_o heavenly_a city_n new_a jerusalem_n where_o thou_o sit_v and_o raign_a one_o god_n with_o who_o shall_v live_v all_o thy_o elect_a in_o joy_n unspeakable_a for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v our_o faith_n a_o morning_n prayer_n where_o the_o family_n assemble_v o_o almighty_a god_n full_a of_o love_n and_o pity_n the_o chief_a comfort_n that_o any_o sinful_a soul_n can_v have_v when_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n here_o meet_v together_o do_v consider_v of_o thy_o great_a mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o we_o have_v ever_o since_o our_o birth_n and_o before_o find_v and_o daily_o do_v find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n together_o with_o our_o great_a unthankfulness_n every_o way_n to_o thou_o again_o for_o the_o same_o we_o must_v needs_o confess_v and_o even_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n do_v acknowledge_v that_o most_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n in_o spare_v we_o to_o live_v until_o this_o morning_n before_o which_o time_n thou_o may_v just_o have_v consume_v us._n but_o o_o dear_a god_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n be_v lay_v thou_o have_v choose_v and_o elect_v we_o for_o thy_o child_n and_o have_v to_o our_o endless_a comfort_n certify_v and_o make_v know_v the_o same_o unto_o our_o spirit_n by_o thy_o spirit_n by_o who_o and_o not_o of_o ourselves_o we_o now_o cry_v unto_o thou_o abba_n father_n and_o for_o our_o redemption_n have_v send_v thy_o own_o son_n to_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n no_o other_o mean_n be_v whereby_o we_o can_v be_v save_v thou_o have_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n wrought_v faith_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o believe_v by_o he_o and_o in_o he_o to_o be_v justify_v before_o thou_o and_o in_o some_o measure_n begin_v the_o death_n of_o sin_n in_o we_o and_o wrought_v our_o sanctification_n and_o of_o thy_o free_a favour_n we_o 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we_o all_o that_o be_v past_a strengthen_v we_o hereafter_o that_o daily_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o may_v glorify_v thou_o more_o than_o we_o have_v do_v yield_v thanks_n for_o daily_a benefit_n and_o strive_v in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n to_o please_v thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n but_o because_o we_o can_v but_o offend_v and_o fall_v diverse_a way_n and_o every_o day_n good_a lord_n for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n pierce_v our_o heart_n with_o a_o feel_v of_o the_o same_o and_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o go_v on_o with_o dull_a and_o dead_a soul_n not_o see_v nor_o sigh_v for_o our_o offence_n as_o a_o special_a mean_n to_o keep_v we_o in_o obedience_n before_o thou_o o_o dear_a father_n work_v in_o we_o a_o continual_a remembrance_n and_o a_o effectual_a consideration_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o always_o live_v here_o in_o this_o wretched_a world_n that_o do_v much_o please_v we_o now_o but_o that_o a_o day_n will_v come_v when_o the_o trump_n shall_v sound_v the_o dead_a shall_v arise_v and_o all_o we_o shall_v appear_v before_o the_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o judgement_n there_o to_o receive_v according_a to_o our_o deed_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n oh_o good_a lord_n give_v we_o a_o remembrance_n and_o a_o feel_v of_o that_o unspeakable_a comfort_n and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n which_o in_o that_o day_n shall_v be_v give_v unto_o we_o if_o in_o this_o day_n we_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o and_o contrariwise_o even_o terrifle_v our_o couscience_n and_o let_v we_o as_o it_o be_v see_v before_o our_o face_n the_o dreadful_a judgement_n and_o the_o fearful_a torment_n that_o both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n they_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o have_v for_o evermore_o which_o in_o this_o life_n do_v not_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o but_o follow_v their_o own_o fancy_n and_o wicked_a delight_n give_v we_o a_o hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o true_a love_n of_o righteousness_n bless_v thy_o word_n evermore_o with_o fruit_n unto_o our_o soul_n when_o we_o hear_v it_o give_v we_o a_o desire_n to_o hear_v it_o often_o and_o to_o practice_v it_o faithful_o and_o obedient_o and_o keep_v our_o heart_n ever_o free_a from_o disummulation_n and_o counterfeit_a holiness_n prepare_v our_o heart_n diligent_o to_o watch_v for_o the_o come_n of_o thy_o son_n make_v we_o ready_a fit_a and_o willing_a to_o meet_v he_o in_o the_o cloud_n if_o thou_o will_v that_o we_o live_v to_o his_o come_n if_o it_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n to_o call_v we_o let_v we_o with_o joy_n yield_v our_o body_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o receive_v our_o soul_n unto_o thyself_o until_o the_o day_n when_o both_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n shall_v be_v remit_v and_o be_v total_o glorify_v with_o thou_o in_o heaven_n and_o let_v this_o day_n be_v a_o day_n of_o our_o true_a reformation_n and_o repentance_n that_o we_o become_v new_a creature_n may_v serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n yield_v thou_o 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great_a evil_n in_o thy_o sight_n how_o have_v i_o vile_a wretch_n that_o i_o be_o wound_v my_o own_o conscience_n how_o hâ—ue_v i_o lay_v myself_o open_a to_o the_o malice_n and_o envy_n of_o the_o devil_n what_o a_o disgrace_n and_o slander_n have_v i_o bring_v upon_o my_o profession_n what_o a_o offence_n and_o scandal_n have_v i_o give_v unto_o other_o what_o a_o toy_n will_v this_o be_v to_o the_o wicked_a that_o they_o have_v now_o by_o man_n get_v something_a to_o speak_v evil_a of_o but_o above_o all_o o_o lord_n how_o have_v i_o dishonour_v thou_o who_o favour_n have_v be_v so_o many_o and_o so_o innumerable_a towards_o i_o i_o know_v not_o how_o to_o express_v my_o detestable_a sin_n and_o the_o heinous_a and_o hideous_a nature_n of_o they_o when_o i_o think_v upon_o thy_o patience_n upon_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n which_o thou_o have_v afford_v i_o upon_o the_o light_n of_o knowledge_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o upon_o the_o good_a motion_n which_o thou_o have_v from_o time_n to_o time_n stir_v up_o in_o i_o upon_o the_o profession_n which_o i_o make_v upon_o the_o sundry_a vow_n and_o promise_n of_o better_a obedience_n with_o which_o i_o have_v link_v myself_o unto_o thy_o majesty_n upon_o the_o diverse_a admonition_n which_o by_o thy_o providence_n i_o know_v have_v be_v use_v to_o i_o by_o thy_o servant_n purposely_o to_o prevent_v and_o stop_v this_o evil_n in_o i_o i_o think_v i_o may_v call_v it_o rebellion_n which_o be_v as_o the_o sin_n of_o witchcraft_n or_o presumption_n in_o the_o high_a degree_n o_o lord_n i_o see_v my_o sin_n and_o know_v they_o to_o be_v exceed_v great_a nevertheless_o i_o can_v so_o lament_v they_o so_o grieve_v for_o they_o so_o detest_v and_o abhor_v they_o as_o i_o shall_v strive_v o_o gracious_a god_n strike_v i_o beseech_v thou_o my_o flinty_a heart_n make_v it_o even_o to_o melt_v within_o i_o at_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o own_o transgression_n settle_v in_o it_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o cause_v repentance_n unto_o salvation_n humble_a my_o soul_n under_o thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o freeze_v in_o the_o dregs_n of_o my_o own_o corruption_n make_v my_o head_n full_a of_o water_n and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n which_o may_v run_v down_o like_o a_o river_n day_n and_o night_n o_o let_v i_o take_v no_o rest_n nor_o suffer_v the_o apple_n of_o my_o eye_n to_o cease_v cause_v i_o to_o pour_v out_o my_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o thy_o face_n that_o i_o may_v by_o all_o mean_n testify_v the_o unfeigned_a grief_n of_o my_o soul_n that_o i_o have_v so_o displease_v thou_o and_o grant_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v not_o sorrow_n so_o much_o because_o of_o hell_n &_o condemnation_n which_o i_o have_v
god_n and_o make_v he_o their_o enemy_n for_o he_o have_v say_v vengeance_n be_v i_o rom._n 12._o 19_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n we_o take_v not_o the_o office_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o in_o take_v revenge_n of_o our_o enemy_n either_o by_o our_o own_o sword_n or_o by_o any_o sinister_a mean_n but_o to_o appeal_v unto_o the_o christian_a magistrate_n who_o bear_v the_o sword_n to_o right_v the_o wrong_n do_v unto_o his_o child_n we_o must_v leave_v the_o revenge_n to_o who_o it_o belong_v and_o seek_v to_o be_v and_o to_o continue_v at_o peace_n with_o god_n without_o which_o no_o creature_n can_v be_v at_o true_a peace_n with_o us._n and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o he_o in_o christ_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v our_o enemy_n for_o he_o will_v make_v our_o enemy_n to_o fear_v we_o as_o he_o make_v esau_n to_o fear_n jacob_n genes_n 35._o 5._o 6._o if_o we_o walk_v in_o his_o commandment_n and_o observe_v his_o law_n among_o many_o other_o blessing_n we_o shall_v chase_v our_o enemy_n &_o they_o shall_v fall_v before_o we_o levit._n 26._o 7._o 8._o deut._n 11._o 23._o 25._o &_o 28._o 1._o 7._o and_o he_o will_v deliver_v our_o enemy_n into_o our_o hand_n if_o it_o be_v expedient_a or_o our_o cause_n be_v hear_v before_o the_o magistrate_n he_o will_v give_v censure_n with_o we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o rejoice_v over_o they_o that_o will_v triumph_v over_o us._n and_o therefore_o in_o these_o cross_n of_o enemy_n we_o must_v fly_v unto_o god_n by_o prayer_n as_o david_n in_o many_o of_o his_o psalm_n show_v himself_o to_o have_v do_v and_o especial_o in_o the_o 35._o psalm_n if_o therefore_o thy_o cause_n be_v just_a and_o thou_o be_v unjust_o pursue_v fear_v not_o for_o god_n will_v not_o fail_v thou_o nor_o forsake_v thou_o a_o prayer_n against_o the_o power_n and_o practice_n of_o enemy_n who_o slander_n and_o pursue_v a_o man_n either_o without_o a_o cause_n or_o in_o a_o matter_n which_o he_o can_v reconcile_v incline_v thy_o ear_n lord_n 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save_v i_o than_o all_o my_o enormity_n and_o heinous_a sin_n to_o condemn_v i_o look_v upon_o i_o o_o my_o saviour_n with_o those_o eye_n of_o pity_n and_o fatherly_a compassion_n wherewith_o thou_o do_v behold_v peter_n after_o he_o deny_v thou_o leâ—t_v otherwise_o i_o despair_v and_o so_o commit_v the_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n give_v i_o lord_n the_o holy_a help_n of_o thy_o sacred_a spirit_n that_o when_o satan_n do_v accuse_v i_o and_o my_o conscience_n bear_v witness_n against_o i_o when_o the_o cogitation_n of_o hell_n and_o death_n do_v dismay_v i_o when_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n
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christian_a and_o comfortable_a consultation_n and_o sweet_a resolution_n what_o course_n in_o time_n of_o deep_a distress_n man_n ought_v to_o take_v worthy_a of_o all_o man_n to_o be_v consider_v to_o their_o unspeakable_a comfort_n read_v and_o regard_n it_o be_v a_o general_a complaint_n among_o the_o distress_a child_n of_o man_n that_o great_a and_o dangerous_a be_v the_o trial_n to_o be_v long_o visit_v with_o the_o punish_a hand_n of_o our_o high_a and_o powerful_a god_n especial_o notwithstanding_o the_o many_o instant_a cry_n and_o humble_a petition_n of_o the_o afflict_a soul_n who_o find_v no_o ease_n nor_o feel_v any_o comfort_n but_o contrariwise_o trouble_n &_o misery_n cross_n &_o grief_n to_o increase_v daily_o think_v himself_o utter_o forget_v of_o god_n or_o mere_o to_o be_v hate_v of_o he_o the_o silly_a afflict_a soul_n thus_o bewrap_v with_o fear_n &_o feel_v of_o his_o misery_n many_o time_n faint_v and_o so_o fall_v from_o faith_n in_o god_n to_o seek_v succour_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o mortal_a man_n and_o find_v that_o to_o be_v a_o course_n of_o cold_a comfort_n with_o who_o neither_o prayer_n take_v place_n nor_o endeavour_n prevail_v he_o then_o press_v down_o as_o under_o the_o burden_n of_o utter_a despair_n of_o any_o succour_n be_v move_v oftentimes_o to_o frame_v his_o affection_n to_o contrive_v unlawful_a mean_n by_o his_o natural_a and_o corrupt_a conceit_n that_o his_o own_o will_n and_o wit_n may_v shape_v some_o course_n to_o a_o haven_n of_o more_o secure_a rest_n and_o so_o hoist_v the_o sail_n of_o his_o own_o perverse_a imagination_n betake_v himself_o to_o the_o main_a sea_n of_o his_o ungodly_a device_n tâ—l_o at_o the_o length_n instead_o of_o a_o happy_a hope_a harbour_n he_o sudden_o sink_v and_o be_v swallow_v up_o of_o the_o ugly_a devour_a gulf_n of_o irrecuperable_a confusion_n for_o the_o world_n as_o a_o sea_n toss_v the_o weak_a one_o that_o sail_n therein_o try_v the_o inclination_n of_o all_o and_o approve_v and_o condemn_v but_o not_o according_a to_o the_o right_a rule_n of_o christian_a reason_n and_o godly_a wisdom_n but_o after_o a_o sensual_a manner_n of_o false_a judgement_n affirm_v such_o as_o sail_v with_o a_o full_a forewinde_n of_o prosperity_n here_o to_o be_v only_o bless_v happy_a and_o belove_v of_o god_n and_o such_o as_o be_v becalm_v with_o distress_n and_o misery_n with_o cross_n and_o calamity_n and_o keep_v not_o the_o glorious_a way_n with_o the_o worldly-minded_n to_o be_v hate_v and_o accurse_a of_o he_o and_o this_o wretched_a and_o false_a censure_n of_o carnal_a man_n drive_v many_o weak_a soul_n upon_o the_o rock_n of_o bitter_a ruin_n even_o when_o they_o dream_v of_o a_o course_n of_o sweet_a happiness_n for_o as_o david_n find_v psalm_n 49._o 18._o much_o more_o this_o age_n afford_v the_o experience_n that_o man_n do_v praise_v they_o that_o make_v much_o of_o themselves_o namely_o such_o as_o wallow_v in_o the_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o they_o they_o esteem_v mad_a man_n and_o fool_n and_o castaway_n and_o accurse_a that_o live_v in_o a_o base_a and_o low_a and_o poor_a and_o ignominious_a estate_n though_o never_o so_o content_v the_o foolishness_n of_o worldly_a man_n be_v wisdom_n and_o the_o true_a wisdom_n of_o the_o poor_a be_v foolishness_n with_o the_o world_n flatterer_n and_o this_o be_v that_o dangerous_a rock_n upon_o which_o oftentimes_o even_o the_o godly_a make_v shipwreck_n when_o they_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n which_o argue_v it_o the_o safe_a course_n to_o become_v licentious_a to_o embrace_v vanity_n and_o to_o study_v the_o profitable_a and_o praise_v art_n of_o flattery_n and_o dissimulation_n to_o walk_v the_o broad_a way_n to_o preferment_n to_o scale_v the_o wall_n of_o wealth_n and_o estimation_n
by_o fraud_n and_o force_n to_o leap_v over_o love_n and_o lowliness_n as_o dangerous_a block_n and_o to_o sit_v in_o the_o seat_n of_o scorn_v the_o poor_a with_o the_o proud_a and_o ambitious_a and_o if_o the_o godly_a such_o as_o have_v profess_v knowledge_n and_o zeal_n be_v drive_v from_o their_o right_a course_n by_o the_o wind_n of_o this_o vain_a world_n paralite_n what_o become_v of_o such_o as_o have_v no_o coast_v card_n of_o christian_a knowledge_n nor_o needle_n of_o faith_n to_o conduct_v they_o and_o if_o such_o as_o have_v the_o world_n under_o their_o foot_n &_o can_v crush_v the_o poor_a in_o their_o fist_n be_v easy_o carry_v away_o from_o justice_n and_o judgement_n to_o rapine_n and_o bribery_n extortion_n and_o wrong_n what_o a_o dangerous_a trial_n be_v it_o unto_o the_o poor_a and_o distress_a man_n who_o even_o for_o relieve_n necessary_n be_v force_v to_o bend_v his_o course_n to_o the_o haven_n of_o any_o small_a comfort_n yet_o this_o world_n wisdom_n 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the_o hide_a thought_n of_o all_o heart_n thou_o behold_v the_o desire_n even_o of_o such_o as_o keep_v silence_n but_o yet_o thou_o require_v that_o thy_o child_n shall_v know_v and_o confess_v thou_o to_o be_v their_o father_n and_o so_o to_o judge_v of_o thy_o work_n as_o that_o thou_o have_v frame_v in_o man_n a_o heart_n wherewith_o to_o believe_v and_o a_o tongue_n and_o lip_n whereby_o to_o confess_v thou_o to_o be_v his_o love_a father_n and_o do_v challenge_v at_o his_o hand_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n continual_o thy_o child_n must_v not_o be_v dumb_a in_o their_o soul_n nor_o mute_a in_o their_o lip_n that_o want_v thy_o aid_n no_o thou_o command_v they_o to_o ask_v seek_v and_o knock_v an_o it_o she_o west_n thyself_o ready_a to_o hear_v ready_a to_o be_v find_v and_o ready_a to_o receive_v thy_o distress_a one_o who_o be_v faithful_a and_o patient_a and_o persevere_v unto_o the_o end_n and_o therefore_o dear_a father_n i_o beset_v with_o many_o 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the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a ephes_n 6._o ver_n 16._o i_o believe_v and_o therefore_o i_o speak_v psal._n 116._o 10._o they_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v as_o mount_n zion_n that_o can_v be_v move_v psal._n 125._o 1._o a_o necessary_a meditation_n concern_v the_o uncertainty_n of_o man_n happiness_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o certainty_n of_o the_o endless_a happiness_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v notwithstanding_o their_o present_a misery_n here_o mjne_a eye_n have_v see_v and_o my_o heart_n have_v due_o consider_v the_o fickle_a and_o frail_a and_o feeble_a and_o uncoustant_a happiness_n of_o man_n in_o this_o life_n yea_o i_o myself_o have_v find_v by_o experience_n that_o this_o world_n administer_v unto_o man_n no_o periect_a comfort_n while_o he_o live_v upon_o the_o earth_n yet_o flesh_n &_o blood_n the_o foolish_a outward_a man_n besot_v with_o the_o vain_a delight_n of_o sin_n deceit_n and_o snare_v with_o the_o 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thy_o promise_n ease_v my_o burden_n give_v i_o quiet_a and_o comfortable_a sleep_n and_o refreshment_n to_o my_o restless_a body_n and_o to_o bless_v all_o those_o good_a mean_n which_o shall_v be_v prescribe_v unto_o i_o that_o they_o may_v tend_v to_o my_o cure_n and_o amendment_n for_o without_o thy_o blessing_n they_o be_v of_o no_o force_n and_o virtue_n that_o i_o with_o thy_o bless_a servant_n job_n lazarus_n david_n and_o other_o have_v experience_n of_o thy_o might_n truth_n and_o mercy_n in_o my_o relief_n and_o amendment_n may_v with_o all_o joy_n and_o love_n praise_v thou_o true_o serve_v thou_o and_o more_o confident_o rely_v upon_o thou_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n yea_o and_o for_o the_o instruction_n and_o encouragement_n of_o the_o afflict_a publish_v and_o declare_v the_o infinite_a and_o exceed_a power_n of_o thy_o might_n and_o compassion_n vouchsafe_v o_o most_o gracious_a father_n to_o incline_v thy_o ear_n to_o this_o my_o humble_a petition_n and_o to_o 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thy_o will_n without_o contradiction_n what_o thou_o decréest_n shall_v stand_v and_o what_o thou_o will_v shall_v come_v to_o pass_v will_v thou_o therefore_o will_v thou_o thy_o creature_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o good_a and_o service_n of_o thy_o child_n â—o_o serve_v my_o use_n that_o i_o and_o i_o may_v be_v sustain_v by_o thy_o providence_n for_o what_o be_o i_o lord_n that_o i_o shall_v stand_v upon_o my_o own_o power_n wit_n or_o policy_n which_o be_v weakness_n and_o foolishness_n before_o thou_o thy_o word_n prevail_v speak_v and_o all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v obey_v thou_o yea_o thy_o heavenly_a angel_n shall_v be_v minister_a spirit_n for_o my_o good_a and_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v add_v comfort_n to_o my_o wretched_a estate_n good_a father_n sanctify_v i_o within_o and_o without_o and_o fructify_v my_o call_n bless_v my_o endeavour_n and_o teach_v i_o to_o use_v my_o function_n just_o and_o as_o i_o ought_v 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and_o redeem_v my_o soul_n from_o death_n that_o i_o shall_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n that_o i_o may_v further_o glorify_v thy_o name_n do_v more_o good_a in_o my_o call_n and_o be_v make_v meet_a for_o the_o inheritance_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n this_o work_n o_o lord_n proceed_v from_o thy_o mercy_n and_o no_o desert_n at_o all_o of_o i_o and_o for_o thy_o grace_n and_o not_o of_o any_o goodness_n in_o i_o not_o unto_o i_o not_o unto_o i_o but_o unto_o thy_o bless_a name_n be_v give_v all_o glory_n but_o see_v that_o i_o through_o my_o sinful_a corruption_n be_o more_o ready_a to_o bury_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o oblivion_n then_o to_o keep_v in_o thankful_a remembrance_n thy_o great_a mercy_n yea_o and_o rather_o to_o grow_v cold_a &_o backward_o in_o all_o holy_a exercise_n and_o duty_n then_o to_o holiness_n of_o life_n i_o therefore_o beseech_v thou_o with_o all_o earnestness_n to_o renew_v my_o nature_n and_o to_o engrave_v the_o remembrance_n of_o this_o thy_o goodness_n in_o my_o heart_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o grant_v that_o for_o the_o residue_n of_o my_o temporal_a life_n i_o may_v in_o humility_n and_o truth_n be_v direct_v by_o thy_o most_o sacred_a word_n and_o always_o submit_v myself_o to_o the_o government_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n make_v i_o good_a father_n a_o light_n and_o example_n of_o virtue_n and_o godliness_n unto_o other_o and_o to_o grow_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n that_o so_o i_o may_v live_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o die_v in_o true_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o eternal_a glory_n with_o all_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n in_o heaven_n vouchsafe_v o_o my_o heavenly_a father_n to_o grant_v i_o all_o other_o thing_n convenient_a for_o i_o in_o this_o life_n for_o the_o only_a merit_n obedience_n and_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n amen_n in_o time_n of_o affliction_n pray_v thus_o yea_o often_o the_o lord_n shall_v make_v the_o pestilence_n cleave_v unto_o thou_o until_o he_o have_v consume_v thou_o the_o lord_n shall_v smite_v thou_o with_o a_o consumption_n and_o with_o the_o fever_n and_o with_o a_o burn_a ague_n etc._n etc._n until_o thou_o repent_v deut._n 28._o 21._o o_o lord_n most_o just_a and_o father_n most_o merciful_a thou_o it_o be_v that_o renewe_v thy_o plague_n against_o man_n when_o he_o offend_v thou_o thy_o vengeance_n from_o heaven_n be_v both_o sudden_a and_o fearful_a towards_o the_o rebellious_a and_o disobedient_a child_n thou_o for_o one_o sin_n in_o king_n david_n destroy_v with_o the_o loathsome_a disease_n of_o the_o pestilence_n many_o thousand_o of_o his_o people_n cast_v thy_o eye_n of_o mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o thou_o preserver_n of_o man_n which_o languish_v now_o in_o this_o land_n and_o in_o this_o house_n with_o the_o like_a disease_n and_o sickness_n now_o dear_a god_n have_v not_o david_n only_o offend_v thou_o in_o trust_v to_o his_o 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wicked_a innocent_a but_o rather_o to_o visit_v their_o iniquity_n yet_o have_v we_o this_o comfort_n that_o thy_o mercy_n to_o the_o humble_a ever_o rest_v unmeasurable_a and_o unmoveable_a though_o thou_o speak_v to_o the_o prophet_n against_o thy_o own_o people_n be_v disobedient_a to_o thou_o say_v though_o moses_n and_o samuel_n stand_v before_o i_o yet_o have_v i_o no_o heart_n to_o this_o people_n drive_a they_o away_o that_o they_o may_v go_v out_o of_o my_o sight_n some_o unto_o death_n some_o to_o the_o sword_n and_o some_o to_o captivity_n yet_o we_o know_v o_o our_o good_a god_n that_o when_o as_o ephraim_n be_v hear_v lament_v and_o pray_v hearty_o in_o his_o distress_n thou_o think_v then_o upon_o mercy_n as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o own_o child_n this_o thy_o clemency_n to_o other_o incourage_v we_o to_o cry_v for_o thy_o mercy_n in_o this_o our_o misery_n upon_o our_o repentance_n both_o for_o we_o we_o and_o the_o whole_a land_n vouchsafe_v o_o love_a saviour_n to_o 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mercy_n enjoy_v thy_o favour_n and_o rest_v preserve_v from_o the_o pestilence_n wherewith_o many_o of_o our_o brethren_n lie_v perplex_v beside_o sundry_a thousand_o who_o the_o graâ—t_n have_v swallow_v bless_v we_o still_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n bless_v we_o o_o father_n without_o &_o within_o be_v thou_o our_o guard_n thy_o word_n our_o guide_n thy_o spirit_n our_o comfort_n and_o thy_o son_n our_o saviour_n lord_n stand_v by_o we_o for_o our_o good_a continual_o that_o when_o the_o world_n repine_v at_o thy_o judgement_n when_o the_o wicked_a swell_n in_o their_o impatiency_n when_o the_o unregenerate_a grudge_n and_o murmur_v at_o thy_o plague_n and_o punishment_n wherewith_o thou_o chastise_v and_o correct_a thy_o dear_a child_n that_o even_o than_o we_o may_v have_v and_o enjoy_v quietness_n of_o heart_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n never_o to_o be_v dismay_v or_o to_o distrust_v thy_o providence_n over_o we_o but_o still_o to_o leaâ—e_n steadfast_o unto_o thou_o and_o rest_n upon_o thou_o and_o the_o rock_n of_o thy_o truth_n this_o confidence_n lord_n grant_v we_o and_o thy_o protection_n from_o this_o courageous_a disease_n that_o reign_v that_o we_o may_v cheerful_o â—ound_v forth_o thy_o divine_a praise_n among_o man_n unto_o the_o praise_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n jesus_n to_o who_o our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n with_o thou_o the_o bless_a father_n of_o we_o all_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o sanctifier_n of_o our_o soul_n three_o person_n yet_o one_o divine_a essence_n be_v give_v all_o laâ—d_n glory_n and_o thanks_n in_o this_o world_n and_o in_o that_o to_o come_v for_o ever_o amen_n o_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n a_o prayer_n in_o the_o time_n of_o tempest_n and_o unseasonable_a wether_n god_n bring_v up_o the_o cloud_n from_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o make_v the_o lightning_n with_o the_o rain_n he_o draw_v forth_o the_o windâ—s_n out_o of_o his_o treasure_n psal._n 135._o 7._o he_o command_v and_o raise_v the_o stormy_a wind_n and_o it_o lift_v up_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o seâ—_n psal._n 107._o 25._o but_o he_o arise_v and_o rebuke_v the_o wind_n and_o the_o sea_n and_o make_v they_o calm_a mat._n 8._o 26._o mark_v 4._o 39_o by_o his_o word_n he_o still_v the_o wind_n and_o by_o his_o counsel_n appeal_v the_o deep_a ecclus_n 43._o 23._o o_o most_o mighty_a and_o merciful_a lord_n god_n let_v all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o earth_n bless_v thou_o and_o praise_v thou_o their_o everliving_a god_n in_o thy_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a habitation_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n sit_v on_o high_a in_o the_o throne_n of_o thy_o majesty_n and_o make_v thy_o strength_n and_o might_n know_v to_o all_o nation_n thy_o voice_n be_v upon_o the_o water_n from_o thou_o o_o god_n procee_v thunder_n thy_o voice_n make_v the_o wilderness_n to_o tremble_v yea_o thou_o make_v the_o mighty_a hill_n to_o tremble_v and_o shake_v the_o earth_n tremble_v and_o quake_v the_o foundation_n also_o of_o the_o mountain_n move_v 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