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incomparable_o more_o excellent_a than_o earthly_a riches_n and_o delight_n therefore_o as_o we_o be_v watchful_a on_o the_o week_n day_n to_o pursue_v these_o and_o be_v willing_a to_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n when_o we_o have_v any_o good_a opportunity_n offer_v for_o the_o compass_v of_o they_o so_o shall_v we_o herein_o exceed_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n wherein_o we_o have_v such_o good_a mean_n offer_v of_o enrich_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o spiritual_a treasure_n of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o of_o attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o those_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a
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and_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 4_o what_o be_v require_v in_o the_o minister_n that_o by_o his_o preach_n he_o may_v further_o the_o people_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n now_o that_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n may_v be_v a_o effectual_a mean_n of_o grace_n and_o of_o strengthen_v we_o unto_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n there_o be_v some_o thing_n require_v both_o to_o the_o right_n preach_v and_o hear_v of_o it_o unto_o the_o former_a there_o be_v some_o thing_n necessary_a in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o preacher_n and_o some_o thing_n in_o the_o act_n and_o execution_n of_o his_o ministry_n in_o the_o person_n there_o must_v be_v skill_n to_o divide_v the_o word_n aright_o not_o only_o give_v a_o true_a sense_n of_o it_o
before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o with_o a_o price_n that_o we_o shall_v glorify_v god_n in_o our_o body_n and_o in_o our_o spirit_n because_o they_o be_v he_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o for_o 20._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o we_o not_o only_o that_o he_o may_v justify_v we_o in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v we_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o the_o water_n by_o the_o word_n that_o he_o 26._o eph._n 5._o 25_o 26._o may_v present_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o a_o glorious_a spouse_n and_o church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blame_n final_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o our_o vain_a conversation_n by_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n as_o the_o 18._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 18._o apostle_n peter_n speak_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o do_v not_o find_v and_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o merit_n as_o effectual_a for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o to_o free_v we_o from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n we_o have_v little_a cause_n to_o presume_v of_o their_o efficacy_n for_o our_o salvation_n see_v these_o be_v always_o inseparable_o link_v and_o conjoin_v last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o our_o saviour_n christ_n come_v 13._o mat._n 9_o 13._o to_o save_v sinner_n so_o withal_o to_o call_v they_o to_o repentance_n and_o that_o the_o redeemer_n 20._o esa_n 59_o 20._o come_v only_o to_o zion_n and_o to_o they_o who_o turn_v from_o transgression_n in_o jacob_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o foolish_o presume_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o redeemed_z if_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n let_v we_o not_o post_v off_o god_n to_o another_o time_n when_o he_o offer_v unto_o we_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n but_o let_v 7._o esa_n 55._o 6_o 7._o we_o seek_v the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v and_o call_v upon_o he_o while_o he_o be_v near_o let_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a man_n his_o thought_n and_o let_v he_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o then_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o and_o abundant_o pardon_v as_o he_o have_v promise_v let_v we_o not_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n while_o we_o continue_v in_o our_o sin_n yea_o rather_o after_o that_o we_o have_v unfeigned_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n let_v we_o fear_v always_o consider_v our_o 14._o pro._n 28._o 14._o own_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n which_o make_v we_o apt_a to_o relapse_n into_o they_o and_o so_o to_o provoke_v god_n wrath_n against_o us._n let_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o presume_v of_o stand_v take_v heed_n of_o fall_v 12._o phil._n 2._o 13._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o and_o if_o we_o call_v god_n father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n let_v we_o pass_v the_o time_n of_o our_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n as_o the_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v us._n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o presumption_n in_o neglect_v the_o mean_n of_o holiness_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v how_o carnal_a presumption_n general_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o or_o proceed_v in_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o how_o we_o may_v remove_v this_o impediment_n more_o especial_o we_o be_v hinder_v thereby_o when_o as_o we_o presume_v that_o we_o may_v perform_v all_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o notwithstanding_o that_o we_o neglect_v all_o mean_n of_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v for_o the_o work_a his_o grace_n in_o we_o as_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n prayer_n and_o the_o rest_n by_o the_o extraordinary_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n in_o us._n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o howsoever_o god_n sometime_o to_o show_v the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o mercy_n goodness_n and_o power_n which_o be_v free_a and_o not_o tie_v unto_o any_o mean_n do_v when_o we_o least_o think_v of_o it_o and_o when_o we_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o regenerate_v and_o convert_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o be_v find_v of_o they_o that_o seek_v i_o not_o i_o be_v make_v manifest_a unto_o they_o 20._o rom._n 10._o 20._o that_o ask_v not_o after_o i_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o those_o who_o come_v to_o hear_v the_o word_n only_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n without_o any_o desire_n 37._o act._n 2._o 13_o 37._o to_o profit_n by_o it_o be_v notwithstanding_o effectual_o call_v and_o true_o convert_v by_o the_o mighty_a operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n work_v with_o his_o own_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o though_o also_o when_o great_a mean_n be_v want_v as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o persecution_n the_o lord_n give_v a_o extraordinary_a blessing_n to_o such_o as_o be_v mean_a and_o small_a cause_v his_o servant_n like_a moses_n and_o elias_n to_o go_v on_o constant_o for_o many_o day_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o one_o meal_n to_o the_o end_n it_o may_v appear_v that_o the_o work_n of_o conversion_n and_o sanctification_n be_v not_o effect_v by_o any_o virtue_n inherent_a in_o the_o mean_n but_o that_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o convey_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o powerful_a work_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n yet_o this_o be_v not_o god_n common_a course_n and_o ordinary_a manner_n of_o work_v his_o grace_n in_o we_o but_o ordinary_o he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o sanctify_v they_o as_o his_o own_o holy_a ordinance_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o the_o end_n for_o which_o we_o use_v they_o which_o if_o we_o neglect_v we_o do_v in_o a_o presumptuous_a manner_n tempt_v the_o lord_n and_o can_v have_v hereby_o no_o more_o hope_n that_o god_n will_v work_v his_o grace_n in_o we_o or_o enable_v we_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n then_o if_o we_o rest_v upon_o his_o immediate_a providence_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n neglect_v our_o meat_n which_o he_o have_v ordain_v to_o nourish_v we_o or_o our_o clothes_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v we_o to_o use_v for_o the_o keep_n of_o we_o warm_a cap._n xii_o of_o the_o three_o sort_n of_o carnal_a affection_n which_o be_v impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o superstitious_a scrupulosity_n dejection_n of_o mind_n fear_n and_o desperation_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o scrupulosity_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o three_o sort_n of_o carnal_a affection_n which_o be_v impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o quite_o contrary_a extreme_a to_o the_o former_a as_o anxious_a and_o superstitious_a scrupulosity_n heaviness_n and_o too_o much_o dejection_n of_o mind_n fear_n and_o desperation_n superstitious_a scrupulosity_n be_v when_o through_o natural_a blindness_n and_o want_n of_o sound_a knowledge_n we_o doubt_v of_o all_o our_o action_n whether_o they_o be_v lawful_a or_o unlawful_a and_o call_v every_o thing_n into_o question_n be_v ready_a to_o yield_v unto_o every_o tentation_n which_o abridge_v we_o of_o our_o christian_a liberty_n when_o some_o fearful_a judgement_n be_v suggest_v and_o threaten_v by_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o corruption_n if_o we_o forbear_v not_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n lawful_a or_o do_v not_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v unlawful_a the_o which_o we_o mistake_v for_o our_o own_o thought_n and_o conclude_v that_o we_o have_v give_v our_o full_a consent_n unto_o they_o though_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v the_o mere_a suggestion_n and_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n do_v yield_v ourselves_o over_o unto_o they_o as_o though_o we_o be_v bind_v upon_o some_o fearful_a penalty_n to_o obey_v they_o though_o they_o have_v no_o ground_n or_o warrant_v out_o of_o god_n word_n yea_o in_o truth_n be_v express_o contrary_a unto_o it_o the_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n first_o because_o it_o make_v we_o to_o spend_v our_o thought_n and_o time_n about_o toy_n and_o trifle_n as_o the_o use_n or_o not_o use_v such_o creature_n the_o do_v or_o not_o do_v of_o such_o action_n as_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n indifferent_a and_o of_o small_a importance_n whilst_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n we_o neglect_v the_o main_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o because_o these_o scrupulous_a and_o superstitious_a fear_n apprehend_v upon_o every_o vain_a
place_n of_o pain_n &_o labour_n and_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v after_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n here_o we_o must_v work_v in_o his_o vineyard_n and_o the_o night_n of_o death_n must_v come_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o receive_v our_o wage_n here_o we_o must_v keep_v our_o mark_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n which_o we_o have_v get_v by_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n here_o we_o must_v fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v cover_v with_o sweat_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o here_o we_o must_v travail_v like_o poor_a pilgrim_n and_o then_o take_v our_o ease_n when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o journey_n and_o be_v come_v safe_a to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n four_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o have_v go_v in_o this_o way_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o travail_v for_o our_o sake_n not_o only_o unto_o weariness_n and_o sweat_n but_o even_o unto_o blood_n and_o not_o foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o may_v take_v our_o ease_n and_o yet_o come_v timely_a and_o safe_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n 21._o mat._n 11._o 21._o and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o that_o we_o must_v strive_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o 24._o luk._n 13._o 24._o straight_a gate_n with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o constancy_n because_o many_o shall_v seek_v to_o enter_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a last_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o punishment_n denounce_v against_o those_o who_o idle_o sit_v still_o and_o refuse_v to_o travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n whereby_o all_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v hinder_v yea_o it_o empti_v the_o sluggard_n of_o they_o all_o like_v he_o who_o want_v meat_n be_v famish_v with_o hunger_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n sloathfulnesse_n cast_v into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n and_o 15._o pro._n 19_o 15._o the_o idle_a soul_n shall_v suffer_v hunger_n and_o as_o it_o deprive_v he_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o only_o must_v have_v the_o wage_n who_o have_v labour_v in_o christ_n vineyard_n and_o contrariwise_o plunge_v he_o into_o everlasting_a death_n and_o destruction_n for_o the_o slothful_a and_o unprofitable_a servant_n must_v be_v cast_v into_o outer_a 30._o mat._n 25._o 26_o 30._o darkness_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n and_o therefore_o if_o nothing_o else_o will_v move_v we_o yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o take_v some_o pain_n in_o god_n service_n which_o be_v small_a and_o momentany_a shall_v be_v everlasting_o reward_v that_o we_o may_v escape_v the_o endless_a pain_n of_o hell_n for_o if_o we_o can_v for_o a_o little_a while_n endure_v the_o kindly_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o suffer_v the_o skorch_a and_o torment_a flame_n of_o hell_n fire_n if_o we_o be_v impatient_a of_o a_o little_a sweat_n and_o labour_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o how_o much_o more_o intolerable_a the_o endless_a torment_n of_o the_o damn_a will_v be_v unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 8_o of_o weariness_n in_o well_o do_v and_o how_o it_o hinder_v we_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o that_o which_o proceed_v from_o a_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n the_o last_o impediment_n which_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v weariness_n in_o well-doing_n which_o proceed_v from_o a_o twofold_a cause_n the_o first_o outward_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o body_n to_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n proceed_v either_o from_o external_a cause_n as_o hunger_n thirst_n heat_n cold_a excessive_a labour_n in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o such_o like_a or_o from_o inward_a infirmity_n and_o disease_n which_o make_v the_o body_n faint_a and_o feeble_a weak_a and_o unable_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v the_o soul_n use_v the_o body_n as_o its_o organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o outward_a action_n and_o see_v there_o be_v such_o sympathy_n and_o familiarity_n between_o they_o that_o they_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v together_o hereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o when_o the_o body_n be_v indispose_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o soul_n be_v thereby_o unfit_a for_o they_o when_o the_o body_n be_v feeble_a and_o faint_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n when_o the_o body_n be_v weary_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n it_o must_v needs_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o much_o distract_v it_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o when_o the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n be_v blunt_a and_o dull_a unfit_a and_o untoward_a the_o most_o cunning_a artificer_n must_v needs_o be_v hinder_v and_o much_o fail_v in_o his_o curious_a workmanship_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sound_a mind_n in_o a_o sound_a body_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o diet_n and_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o to_o avoid_v intemperance_n insobriety_n and_o excessive_a labour_n about_o worldly_a employment_n yea_o we_o must_v avoid_v immoderation_n and_o excess_n even_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n as_o fast_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o luxuriousnesse_n delicacy_n and_o sloth_n do_v weaken_v the_o body_n for_o want_v of_o exercise_n and_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n do_v make_v it_o feeble_a and_o unfit_a for_o any_o employment_n so_o likewise_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n and_o over-rough_a and_o rigorous_a handle_n of_o it_o do_v exhaust_v and_o consume_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o every_o burden_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o mean_a and_o avoid_v both_o extreme_n especial_o that_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n incline_v and_o carry_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o sensuality_n which_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o excess_n or_o will-worship_n 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o and_o superstition_n in_o not_o spare_v of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o other_o although_o it_o be_v nothing_o so_o common_a and_o ordinary_a for_o as_o if_o we_o will_v make_v speedy_a journey_n our_o horse_n must_v neither_o be_v pamper_a nor_o starve_a see_v by_o the_o one_o he_o be_v make_v either_o resty_a or_o out_o of_o breath_n and_o by_o the_o other_o so_o enfeeble_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v we_o so_o be_v it_o with_o our_o body_n which_o carry_v our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o they_o must_v be_v use_v with_o like_a prudence_n and_o providence_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o weariness_n in_o well-doing_n arise_v from_o the_o averseness_n of_o our_o will_n unto_o good_a duty_n the_o second_o cause_n be_v internal_a which_o be_v the_o ill_a disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n be_v averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n and_o prone_a unto_o all_o evil_a delight_v in_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o dis-affecting_a and_o loathe_v spiritual_a exercise_n as_o be_v wearisome_a and_o tedious_a difficult_a and_o troublesome_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n the_o which_o be_v a_o notable_a impediment_n to_o our_o well_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o either_o this_o unwillingness_n cause_v such_o weariness_n that_o it_o will_v make_v we_o either_o not_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o christian_a course_n or_o soon_o desist_v and_o return_v again_o into_o our_o former_a way_n of_o wickedness_n &_o sensual_a delight_n or_o else_o it_o will_v make_v we_o unsettled_a and_o unconstant_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n when_o the_o good_a mood_n of_o devotion_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o neglect_v they_o when_o other_o thing_n which_o better_o please_v we_o come_v in_o the_o way_n or_o final_o it_o quench_v our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o love_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n so_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o weak_o and_o weary_o cold_o and_o formal_o with_o much_o dulness_n and_o spiritual_a deadness_n the_o which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v against_o this_o weariness_n and_o faintness_n in_o well-doing_n and_o endeavour_v all_o we_o may_v to_o take_v
whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a 306_o 4_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o wicked_a 307_o cap._n xxviiâ—_n of_o christian_a conference_n which_o we_o must_v use_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n for_o our_o mutual_a good_a 309_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o speech_n must_v be_v gracious_a and_o prudent_a 309_o 2_o of_o christian_a admonition_n and_o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 310_o 3_o that_o we_o may_v lawful_o confer_v of_o moral_a and_o civil_a thing_n 314_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v all_o corrupt_a communication_n 314_o cap._n xxâ—â—_n of_o christian_a prudence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o all_o our_o conference_n 315_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o when_o we_o confer_v with_o those_o that_o excel_v we_o in_o gift_n 315_o 2_o how_o we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o confer_v with_o civil_a worldling_n 317_o 3_o how_o we_o must_v deal_v with_o they_o that_o be_v open_o profane_a 318_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o dangerous_a abuse_n of_o conference_n in_o these_o day_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o 319_o 5_o that_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n be_v exceed_o profitable_a 320_o cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v 321_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o 321_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n 322_o 3_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n and_o bargaining_n we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o upright_o and_o honest_o 323_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v sell_v only_a thing_n saleable_a 324_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v set_v and_o sell_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n 325_o 6_o that_o in_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n must_v be_v avoid_v 326_o 7_o how_o to_o avoid_v the_o fault_n common_o commit_v between_o buyer_n and_o seller_n 327_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o governor_n of_o family_n ought_v to_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n 328_o sect._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o governor_n to_o be_v themselves_o religious_a but_o they_o must_v also_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n 328_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n to_o move_v governor_n unto_o this_o duty_n 329_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v 332_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v all_o governor_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o catechise_n first_o because_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n 333_o 5_o other_o reason_n enforce_v the_o former_a duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ—_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n 350_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v they_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n 352_o 3_o three_o other_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n 353_o 4_o of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n 354_o cap._n xxxv_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n 356_o sect._n 1._o what_o affliction_n be_v and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o they_o 356_o 2_o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o approach_n of_o affliction_n 356_o 3_o of_o patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 358_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o motive_n unto_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 359_o 5_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n 360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ—_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ—_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
their_o proclamation_n to_o see_v with_o what_o reason_n they_o command_v but_o require_v absolute_a obedience_n in_o all_o thing_n not_o repugnant_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o will_v not_o be_v serve_v according_a to_o their_o subject_n best_a intention_n but_o will_v have_v their_o obedience_n square_v by_o their_o law_n if_o every_o master_n in_o a_o family_n will_v be_v serve_v according_a to_o his_o own_o pleasure_n and_o will_v not_o for_o matter_n or_o manner_n leave_v it_o to_o his_o servant_n choice_n to_o perform_v what_o service_n best_o sort_v with_o their_o own_o humour_n and_o like_n and_o if_o the_o captain_n of_o a_o company_n or_o general_n of_o a_o army_n will_v not_o excuse_v in_o a_o soldier_n the_o neglect_n of_o their_o command_n upon_o the_o fair_a pretence_n but_o severe_o punish_v even_o prosperous_a disobedience_n and_o successful_a disorder_n with_o great_a severity_n then_o how_o much_o less_o will_v the_o king_n of_o king_n endure_v to_o have_v his_o will_n neglect_v and_o we_o prefer_v in_o his_o service_n and_o how_o much_o more_o will_v he_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n be_v displease_v with_o we_o if_o in_o our_o spiritual_a warfare_n we_o regard_v not_o what_o he_o command_v but_o perform_v such_o service_n as_o best_o suit_v with_o our_o own_o conceit_n no_o man_n that_o war_v say_v the_o apostle_n entangle_v 4._o 2._o tim._n 2._o 4._o himself_o with_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o life_n that_o he_o may_v please_v he_o who_o have_v choose_v he_o to_o be_v a_o soldier_n and_o if_o a_o man_n strive_v for_o mastery_n yet_o be_v he_o not_o crown_v except_o he_o strive_v lawful_o that_o be_v according_a to_o the_o order_n appoint_v by_o he_o who_o be_v master_n of_o the_o game_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o think_v to_o have_v the_o crown_n and_o garland_n of_o happiness_n if_o we_o stint_v god_n of_o this_o royalty_n and_o privilege_n which_o we_o give_v unto_o man_n not_o strive_v for_o victory_n according_a to_o his_o will_n nor_o offer_v unto_o he_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v but_o such_o as_o seem_v good_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o not_o god_n secret_a but_o reveal_v will_n must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n and_o action_n now_o whereas_o i_o say_v that_o we_o must_v please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o do_v his_o will_n i_o do_v not_o hereby_o understand_v his_o secret_a will_n which_o be_v unknown_a 29._o deut._n 29._o 29._o to_o we_o we_o can_v obey_v neither_o do_v this_o will_v appertain_v to_o we_o according_a to_o that_o the_o secret_a thing_n belong_v unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n but_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v reveal_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o to_o our_o child_n for_o ever_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o word_n of_o this_o law_n nor_o do_v it_o need_v our_o endeavour_n to_o bring_v it_o to_o performance_n for_o who_o have_v resist_v this_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o wisdom_n or_o understanding_n can_v cross_v his_o counsel_n see_v he_o who_o be_v infinite_a in_o power_n 30._o rom._n 9_o 19_o pro._n 21._o 30._o and_o immutable_a in_o truth_n have_v say_v my_o counsel_n shall_v stand_v and_o i_o will_v do_v all_o 10._o esa_n 46._o 10._o my_o pleasure_n yea_o this_o will_n be_v do_v by_o wicked_a man_n and_o the_o devil_n themselves_o whether_o they_o will_v or_o no_o and_o when_o they_o most_o seek_v to_o resist_v it_o they_o accomplish_v and_o bring_v it_o to_o pass_v neither_o be_v we_o with_o euthusiast_n and_o familist_n to_o expect_v that_o the_o will_n which_o must_v be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o obedience_n shall_v be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o by_o new_a revelation_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v once_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o son_n the_o true_a and_o only_a prophet_n of_o his_o 2._o heb._n 1._o 1_o 2._o church_n and_o by_o he_o have_v perfect_o reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n with_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v necessary_a for_o our_o salvation_n all_o which_o be_v contain_v full_o in_o the_o book_n of_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v indict_v by_o his_o spirit_n and_o 21._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 21._o write_v by_o holy_a man_n inspire_v thereby_o to_o this_o purpose_n that_o reveal_v perfect_o the_o will_n of_o god_n they_o may_v for_o ever_o serve_v to_o be_v unto_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o faithful_a member_n of_o it_o the_o sole_a rule_n and_o squire_n of_o all_o their_o action_n from_o which_o they_o be_v enjoin_v under_o that_o great_a penalty_n of_o god_n curse_n not_o to_o swerve_v either_o on_o the_o one_o side_n or_o on_o the_o other_o so_o by_o moses_n the_o lord_n command_v that_o the_o people_n shall_v hearken_v unto_o his_o statute_n 2._o deut_n 4._o 2._o and_o judgement_n to_o do_v they_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v add_v nothing_o to_o the_o 39_o deut._n 12._o 8_o 32._o num._n 15._o 39_o word_n which_o he_o command_v they_o nor_o diminish_v aught_o from_o they_o and_o restrain_v they_o from_o their_o own_o will_n in_o his_o service_n you_o shall_v not_o say_v he_o do_v after_o 14._o deut._n 5._o 32._o &_o 28._o 14._o all_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o do_v hear_v this_o day_n every_o man_n what_o be_v right_a in_o his_o own_o eye_n whatsoever_o thing_n i_o command_v you_o observe_v to_o do_v it_o you_o shall_v not_o add_v unto_o it_o nor_o diminish_v from_o it_o so_o josuah_n be_v command_v to_o do_v according_a to_o the_o law_n and_o not_o to_o turn_v from_o it_o to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a so_o hierome_n 6._o jos_n 1._o 7._o ad_fw-la normam_fw-la omne_fw-la diriguntur_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n in_o galat._n 6._o speak_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n all_o thing_n say_v he_o be_v direct_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n which_o show_v whether_o they_o be_v crooked_a or_o straight_o and_o so_o the_o doctrine_n of_o god_n be_v a_o certain_a rule_n of_o speech_n which_o judge_v between_o thing_n just_a and_o unjust_a which_o whoso_o follow_v shall_v have_v peace_n in_o himself_o that_o 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scripture_n because_o our_o ignorance_n of_o they_o be_v the_o main_a cause_n 29._o matth._n 22._o 29._o of_o all_o our_o error_n both_o in_o doctrine_n and_o manner_n three_o while_o we_o neglect_v god_n word_n in_o serve_v he_o and_o follow_v our_o own_o invention_n we_o shall_v not_o do_v god_n will_n but_o our_o own_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o do_v he_o service_n we_o shall_v serve_v our_o own_o lust_n which_o be_v most_o opposite_a unto_o he_o commit_v herein_o a_o gross_a absurdity_n in_o think_v to_o please_v god_n by_o offer_v unto_o he_o a_o service_n not_o which_o he_o in_o his_o wisdom_n have_v prescribe_v as_o most_o fit_a but_o that_o which_o be_v devise_v and_o appoint_v by_o our_o own_o fleshly_a wisdom_n
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which_o we_o have_v not_o of_o ourselves_o for_o every_o man_n be_v 14._o be_v jer._n 10._o 14._o beast_n in_o his_o own_o knowledge_n 14._o knowledge_n jer._n 4._o 22._o 1._o cor._n 2._o 14._o wise_a unto_o evil_n and_o unto_o any_o good_a without_o understanding_n but_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n and_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n as_o before_o we_o have_v show_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v obtain_v it_o we_o must_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v for_o this_o purpose_n and_o first_o we_o must_v beg_v this_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o fervent_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n 5._o james_n jam._n 1._o 5._o if_o any_o man_n want_v wisdom_n let_v he_o ask_v it_o of_o god_n that_o give_v all_o man_n liberal_o and_o upbraid_v not_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v give_v he_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o 6._o of_o 1._o king_n 3._o 6._o solomon_n and_o desire_v he_o to_o send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n which_o will_v 13._o will_v john_n 16._o 13._o lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o like_o a_o 18._o a_o apoc._n 3._o 18._o precious_a eye-salue_n will_v open_v and_o illighten_v the_o blind_a 27._o blind_a psal_n 119._o 18_o 27._o eye_n of_o our_o understanding_n that_o we_o may_v see_v the_o wonder_n of_o god_n law_n the_o which_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v more_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n if_o we_o crave_v this_o knowledge_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v glorify_v he_o by_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o david_n make_v i_o 27._o psal_n 119._o 27._o to_o understand_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o precept_n so_o shall_v i_o talk_v of_o thy_o wondrous_a work_n and_o make_v our_o knowledge_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o life_n practise_v the_o thing_n we_o know_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n to_o which_o end_n david_n beg_v it_o of_o god_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n the_o way_n of_o thy_o statute_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v it_o 34._o verse_n 33._o 34._o unto_o the_o end_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o will_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n second_o let_v we_o be_v diligent_a in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n word_n which_o give_v 5._o give_v psal_n 19_o 7_o 8._o &_o 119._o 130._o pro._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 5._o light_a and_o understanding_n unto_o the_o simple_a and_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o 17._o we_o 2._o tim._n 3._o 15_o 16_o 17._o wise_a in_o all_o thing_n unto_o salvation_n and_o to_o make_v the_o man_n of_o god_n perfect_a and_o thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n three_o we_o must_v use_v holy_a conference_n with_o other_o whereby_o we_o shall_v enrich_v our_o mind_n by_o communicate_v with_o they_o in_o their_o stock_n and_o more_o firm_o imprint_v in_o our_o memory_n that_o which_o we_o know_v already_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n let_v the_o word_n of_o christ_n dwell_v in_o you_o rich_o in_o all_o wisdom_n 16._o col._n 3._o 16._o teach_v and_o admonish_v one_o another_o four_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o then_o become_v his_o friend_n he_o will_v make_v we_o acquaint_v with_o his_o will_n and_o counsel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n i_o have_v call_v you_o friend_n for_o all_o thing_n that_o i_o have_v hear_v of_o my_o father_n 15._o john_n 15._o 15._o i_o have_v make_v know_v unto_o you_o five_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o have_v our_o heart_n fraught_v with_o god_n fear_n for_o if_o any_o man_n fear_v the_o lord_n he_o shall_v he_o teach_v the_o way_n 18._o psal_n 25._o 12._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o psal_n 25._o 9_o matth._n 11._o 25._o 1._o cor._n 3._o 18._o that_o he_o shall_v choose_v six_o let_v we_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o humility_n for_o he_o give_v his_o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o teach_v he_o his_o way_n he_o reveal_v his_o secret_n to_o little_a babe_n and_o hide_v they_o from_o those_o who_o be_v wise_a and_o prudent_a in_o their_o own_o conceit_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v be_v fool_n to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o the_o world_n if_o we_o will_v be_v wise_a to_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n for_o there_o be_v no_o true_a wisdom_n but_o in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o holy_a obedience_n yield_v unto_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n the_o wise_a man_n be_v ashamed_a they_o be_v dismay_v and_o take_v lo_o they_o have_v 6._o jer._n 8._o 9_o deut._n 4._o 6._o reject_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o what_o wisdom_n be_v in_o they_o seventh_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o holiness_n for_o god_n reveal_v his_o mystery_n unto_o his_o saint_n but_o 26._o col._n 1._o 26._o will_v not_o suffer_v his_o wisdom_n to_o enter_v into_o a_o profane_a and_o malicious_a soul_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o great_a prelate_n and_o doctor_n of_o the_o world_n who_o live_v in_o profaneness_n and_o all_o sensuality_n have_v not_o so_o much_o feel_v save_v and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o many_o silly_a woman_n and_o simple_a idiot_n last_o we_o must_v put_v those_o thing_n in_o practice_n which_o we_o already_o know_v and_o then_o will_v god_n reveal_v more_o unto_o we_o and_o fasten_v that_o which_o we_o know_v already_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v if_o any_o man_n will_v do_v his_o will_n he_o shall_v 17._o john_n 7._o 17._o know_v of_o his_o doctrine_n and_o we_o shall_v with_o david_n be_v wise_a than_o the_o ancient_a yea_o 100_o psal_n 119._o
true_o say_v that_o the_o just_a do_v live_v by_o their_o faith_n and_o that_o they_o can_v lead_v their_o 4_o heb._n 2_o 4_o life_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o it_o for_o there_o be_v so_o many_o mighty_a enemy_n that_o encounter_v we_o in_o this_o way_n so_o many_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n which_o we_o must_v overcome_v so_o many_o duty_n contrary_a to_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n to_o be_v necessary_o perform_v and_o so_o many_o strange_a corruption_n to_o be_v mortify_v and_o subdue_v in_o we_o that_o if_o we_o respect_v our_o own_o strength_n it_o will_v plain_o appear_v to_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n or_o to_o attain_v unto_o any_o measure_n of_o that_o sanctification_n which_o we_o labour_v after_o whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o we_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n rest_n upon_o the_o power_n and_o promise_n of_o god_n for_o the_o beginnign_a continue_v and_o perfect_v of_o this_o work_n then_o need_v we_o not_o to_o be_v discourage_v by_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n from_o undertake_v or_o proceed_v in_o it_o nor_o by_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n or_o any_o other_o difficulty_n which_o meet_v we_o in_o the_o way_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v all-sufficient_a to_o remove_v all_o impediment_n to_o give_v we_o strength_n against_o all_o opposition_n to_o make_v thing_n in_o themselves_o impossible_a to_o become_v possible_a and_o easy_a unto_o we_o and_o not_o only_o able_a but_o also_o willing_a to_o bring_v we_o on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o to_o perfect_v that_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o which_o he_o have_v begin_v in_o which_o respect_n we_o have_v great_a cause_n with_o all_o courage_n and_o cheerfulness_n to_o undertake_v this_o work_n and_o to_o go_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n if_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v once_o persuade_v that_o we_o shall_v in_o god_n good_a time_n overcome_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n subdue_v our_o strong_a corruption_n perform_v with_o ease_n and_o comfort_n those_o duty_n which_o seem_v yet_o so_o difficult_a and_o in_o some_o good_a measure_n attain_v unto_o that_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n of_o life_n which_o we_o labour_v after_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o sanctification_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o faith_n and_o to_o be_v more_o and_o more_o confirm_v in_o it_o be_v to_o consider_v that_o god_n the_o father_n have_v elect_v we_o as_o well_o 4._o ephes_n 1._o 4._o to_o the_o mean_n as_o to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o he_o have_v ordain_v we_o unto_o life_n eternal_a so_o also_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o lead_v unto_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n he_o have_v choose_v we_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blame_n and_o therefore_o as_o his_o election_n be_v certain_a to_o bring_v we_o unto_o everlasting_a happiness_n so_o also_o to_o conduct_v we_o thither_o by_o this_o way_n of_o holiness_n either_o by_o a_o short_a cut_n as_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n who_o be_v not_o convert_v before_o he_o suffer_v or_o by_o along_a way_n as_o simeon_n john_n the_o apostle_n and_o many_o other_o so_o in_o that_o golden_a chain_n of_o salvation_n who_o he_o do_v predestinate_a they_o also_o he_o call_v 30._o rom._n 8._o 30._o who_o he_o call_v they_o he_o iustify_v and_o who_o he_o justify_v they_o he_o glorify_v the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v couple_v and_o link_v unto_o the_o end_n by_o the_o mean_n which_o come_v between_o they_o again_o we_o have_v god_n promise_n upon_o which_o we_o may_v build_v our_o faith_n as_o well_o for_o our_o sanctification_n as_o for_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o not_o only_o as_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n eternal_a include_v the_o promise_n of_o holiness_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o that_o end_n but_o several_o and_o in_o special_a manner_n for_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n promise_v to_o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o which_o phrase_n be_v signify_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o know_v his_o will_n in_o our_o understanding_n but_o incline_v unto_o it_o with_o our_o affection_n 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o that_o we_o may_v practice_v it_o in_o our_o life_n even_o as_o the_o law_n of_o nature_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o adam_n by_o creation_n enable_v he_o both_o to_o know_v it_o and_o also_o to_o embrace_v and_o obey_v it_o so_o god_n promise_v that_o under_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n he_o will_v take_v away_o their_o corruption_n of_o nature_n and_o make_v they_o to_o become_v new_a creature_n yea_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o only_o say_v but_o 9_o esa_n 11._o 6_o 9_o swear_v it_o that_o all_o who_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o shall_v worship_v and_o serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n that_o be_v not_o by_o fit_n and_o start_v but_o from_o the_o day_n of_o their_o conversion_n to_o the_o day_n of_o their_o death_n again_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o give_v his_o spirit_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v he_o and_o our_o saviour_n that_o he_o will_v send_v the_o comforter_n who_o shall_v lead_v we_o into_o all_o truth_n so_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o bare_o teach_v 13._o luke_n 12._o 11._o john_n 16._o 13._o we_o the_o way_n but_o guide_v we_o in_o it_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o enable_v we_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o satan_n and_o the_o world_n to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n and_o to_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o true_a godliness_n 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what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v 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again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n 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speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o 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any_o respect_n stand_v in_o need_n of_o our_o help_n of_o the_o other_o sort_n be_v inward_a ejaculation_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n in_o our_o secret_a prayer_n at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n and_o holy_a meditation_n of_o god_n mercy_n or_o our_o own_o misery_n or_o on_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o grace_n and_o enable_v unto_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n for_o this_o privilege_n the_o heart_n have_v above_o all_o other_o part_n that_o whereas_o they_o can_v exercise_v their_o duty_n but_o when_o fit_a opportunity_n be_v offer_v as_o the_o ear_n can_v hear_v the_o word_n but_o when_o it_o be_v preach_v nor_o the_o hand_n perform_v work_n of_o mercy_n but_o when_o it_o have_v mean_n to_o do_v they_o and_o fit_a subject_n to_o work_v upon_o the_o heart_n need_v never_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o out_o of_o holy_a exercise_n but_o even_o when_o our_o body_n be_v take_v up_o with_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o 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sometime_o speak_v for_o we_o and_o sometime_o against_o we_o as_o the_o equity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o be_v god_n monitour_n which_o he_o have_v set_v over_o we_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o we_o do_v that_o he_o may_v either_o reward_v our_o well-doing_n or_o punish_v that_o which_o be_v do_v amiss_o and_o because_o simple_a knowledge_n may_v see_v and_o conceal_v what_o it_o see_v and_o know_v god_n to_o this_o science_n have_v add_v conscience_n which_o be_v place_v in_o we_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n lie_v hide_v and_o smother_v but_o give_v unpartial_a witness_n of_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v before_o his_o tribunal_n either_o excuse_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o or_o accuse_v we_o when_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o not_o that_o the_o lord_n need_v any_o such_o witness_n or_o monitour_n to_o inform_v he_o of_o our_o action_n for_o he_o see_v and_o know_v all_o thing_n past_a present_a and_o to_o come_v with_o one_o perfect_a and_o simple_a act_n but_o because_o he_o will_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o justice_n proceed_v in_o a_o legal_a manner_n that_o we_o hereby_o may_v be_v convict_v of_o the_o uprightness_n of_o his_o judgement_n have_v in_o ourselves_o a_o witness_n that_o justifi_v and_o approve_v they_o §._o sect._n 2_o what_o conscience_n be_v be_v general_o consider_v but_o that_o we_o may_v yet_o more_o clear_o discern_v the_o nature_n of_o conscience_n what_o it_o be_v we_o will_v thus_o define_v it_o conscience_n be_v a_o faculty_n or_o power_n place_v by_o god_n in_o the_o soul_n of_o man_n which_o reflect_v the_o understanding_n upon_o itself_o cause_v it_o to_o apply_v its_o general_n and_o contemplative_a knowledge_n of_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n good_a and_o evil_a to_o practical_a use_n for_o the_o aim_v and_o determine_v of_o all_o our_o particular_a action_n according_a to_o the_o general_a rule_n of_o reason_n either_o with_o we_o or_o against_o us._n it_o be_v a_o faculty_n and_o not_o a_o natural_a habit_n which_o may_v be_v get_v and_o lose_v for_o howsoever_o the_o operation_n of_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o dead_v for_o a_o time_n by_o carnal_a security_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o violence_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o passion_n even_o as_o reason_v itself_o can_v exercise_v its_o function_n in_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n or_o drunkenness_n that_o it_o never_o utter_o fail_v but_o when_o it_o be_v awaken_v by_o affliction_n it_o show_v itself_o in_o the_o action_n of_o accuse_v condemn_a and_o terrify_v as_o in_o former_a time_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o bare_a art_n of_o understanding_n as_o some_o will_v have_v it_o but_o a_o distinct_a faculty_n &_o work_a power_n which_o in_o it_o own_o virtue_n produce_v diverse_a another_o so_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v rom._n 2._o 15._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v their_o reason_n the_o mean_a while_n accuse_v or_o else_o excuse_v one_o another_o action_n for_o when_o the_o understanding_n in_o the_o thesy_n and_o theory_n by_o way_n of_o general_a contemplation_n approve_v of_o any_o action_n as_o good_a or_o condemn_v it_o as_o evil_n the_o conscience_n appli_v it_o in_o the_o hypothesy_n unto_o a_o man_n own_o particular_a action_n and_o by_o virtue_n of_o those_o general_a notion_n in_o the_o understanding_n determine_v of_o they_o either_o with_o or_o against_o we_o that_o they_o be_v good_a or_o evil_n and_o this_o it_o do_v as_o the_o school_n speak_v in_o a_o practical_a syllogism_n in_o which_o the_o reason_n or_o contemplative_a understanding_n so_o call_v because_o it_o be_v exercise_v in_o contemplation_n and_o in_o seek_v out_o the_o principle_n of_o all_o knowledge_n &_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o office_n name_v also_o by_o divine_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o it_o be_v the_o keeper_n and_o conserver_n of_o those_o notion_n implant_v in_o we_o concern_v good_a thing_n to_o be_v embrace_v and_o evil_a thing_n to_o be_v shun_v of_o we_o this_o contemplative_a understanding_n i_o say_v do_v in_o this_o syllogism_n offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mayor_n or_o proposition_n the_o conscience_n which_o they_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d because_o as_o i_o have_v show_v it_o know_v not_o to_o itself_o alone_o but_o with_o god_n make_v the_o minor_a or_o assumption_n and_o the_o faculty_n of_o judgement_n determine_v of_o the_o fact_n infer_v the_o conclusion_n as_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d example_n the_o understanding_n sugge_v this_o proposition_n he_o that_o serve_v god_n who_o be_v the_o supreme_a cause_n and_o chief_a good_a perform_v a_o good_a duty_n the_o conscience_n assume_v but_o thou_o have_v serve_v god_n the_o supreme_a
bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n notwithstanding_o all_o the_o tempestuous_a storm_n and_o boisterous_a blast_n of_o trial_n and_o tentation_n the_o which_o anchor_n be_v not_o fasten_v on_o the_o fleet_a and_o fail_v sand_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n work_n and_o merit_n but_o upon_o the_o firm_a ground_n of_o god_n immutable_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n power_n and_o truth_n which_o will_v never_o fail_v those_o that_o rest_n upon_o they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o and_o thus_o abraham_n hope_v against_o hope_n be_v full_o persuade_v that_o what_o 21._o rom._n 4._o 18_o 21._o god_n have_v promise_v he_o be_v able_a also_o to_o perform_v and_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v because_o he_o be_v 23._o heb._n 10._o 23._o faithful_a that_o have_v promise_v the_o object_n of_o this_o hope_n be_v future_a good_a thing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v as_o fruition_n of_o good_a and_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o evil_a which_o be_v not_o yet_o see_v for_o then_o there_o be_v no_o place_n 25._o rom._n 8._o 24_o 25._o for_o hope_n but_o certain_o expect_v in_o god_n good_a time_n but_o the_o main_n and_o 1._o ps_n 62._o 1_o 2._o &_o 121._o 1._o principal_a object_n of_o our_o hope_n be_v heavenly_a happiness_n which_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v in_o soul_n and_o body_n at_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n whereof_o it_o be_v 13._o tit._n 2._o 13._o call_v the_o hope_n of_o salvation_n and_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n the_o chief_a property_n 2._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o tit._n 1._o 2._o of_o this_o hope_n be_v first_o that_o it_o be_v patient_a second_o that_o it_o be_v certain_a and_o assure_v of_o the_o first_o the_o apostle_n speak_v if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o then_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n wait_v for_o it_o and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
also_o without_o any_o diminution_n or_o abatement_n in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v vow_v especial_o our_o care_n must_v be_v of_o perform_v our_o common_a vow_n in_o baptism_n in_o renounce_v all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n service_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n the_o lord_n appoint_v a_o special_a time_n wherein_o all_o the_o former_a duty_n both_o public_a and_o private_a be_v principal_o to_o be_v perform_v which_o whosoever_o do_v neglect_v they_o manifest_o show_v that_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o true_a religion_n the_o main_a duty_n require_v be_v that_o we_o remember_v to_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n in_o which_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v be_v mindful_a and_o careful_a to_o sanctify_v it_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o the_o rest_n second_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o the_o rest_n consist_v partly_o in_o a_o outward_a rest_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o worldly_a affair_n and_o in_o our_o inward_a rest_v from_o the_o servile_a work_n of_o sin_n the_o work_n from_o which_o we_o must_v rest_v be_v bodily_a labour_n and_o all_o worldly_a employment_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v distraction_n and_o hindrance_n to_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o manner_n of_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n travail_v feast_v of_o friend_n with_o meat_n not_o easy_o cook_v and_o such_o like_a for_o all_o kind_n of_o bodily_a labour_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v unlawful_a 5._o math._n 12._o 5._o except_o they_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o of_o which_o sort_n be_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o duty_n appertain_v to_o his_o ministry_n and_o of_o the_o people_n travail_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n worship_n or_o second_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 6._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o as_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n heal_v disease_n and_o sore_n by_o apply_v fit_a medicine_n and_o salve_n or_o last_o work_v of_o necessity_n which_o be_v of_o importance_n and_o can_v without_o great_a inconvenience_n be_v do_v afterward_o nor_o can_v have_v be_v do_v before_o for_o as_o for_o that_o necessity_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o negligence_n and_o careless_a oversight_n it_o be_v sinful_a and_o in_o the_o first_o word_n of_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o among_o these_o work_n of_o necessity_n we_o be_v to_o reckon_v labour_n in_o provide_v convenient_a food_n for_o our_o body_n tend_v of_o cattle_n when_o it_o be_v do_v rather_o in_o mercy_n which_o respect_v their_o necessity_n then_o for_o our_o own_o gain_n labour_n of_o mariner_n begin_v before_o the_o sabbath_n in_o their_o navigation_n at_o sea_n fight_v in_o a_o lawful_a war_n against_o our_o enemy_n labour_n of_o servant_n and_o subject_n impose_v upon_o they_o by_o their_o governor_n as_o necessary_a and_o not_o apparent_o discern_v by_o they_o to_o be_v otherwise_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a rest_n be_v our_o rest_v from_o sin_n as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o 13._o esa_n 56._o 2_o &_o 58._o 13._o on_o the_o sabbath_n for_o these_o work_n of_o darkness_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o servile_a and_o slavish_a see_v thereby_o we_o make_v ourselves_o the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n &_o the_o outward_a rest_n and_o this_o be_v the_o rest_n require_v on_o the_o sabbath_n the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v either_o by_o use_v the_o mean_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o this_o be_v do_v both_o public_o and_o private_o public_o by_o use_v the_o public_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v do_v first_o of_o the_o minister_n by_o public_a pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n preach_v and_o read_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n second_o the_o people_n by_o frequent_v the_o assembly_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o be_v there_o by_z carrying_z and_o behave_v themselves_o religious_o diligent_o &_o upright_o in_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o 2._o levit._fw-la 19_o 30._o &_o 23._o 2._o 1._o cor._n 16._o 2._o public_a work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v almesdeed_n and_o collection_n for_o the_o poor_a private_o the_o sabbath_n be_v sanctify_v by_o our_o preparation_n to_o god_n public_a service_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n and_o after_o the_o public_a service_n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o word_n hear_v and_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o by_o holy_a conference_n with_o other_o unto_o which_o duty_n respect_v the_o public_a worship_n we_o be_v to_o add_v and_o use_v these_o other_o mean_n of_o sanctify_v the_o remainder_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o religious_a &_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n on_o god_n word_n 1._o psal_n 92._o 1._o and_o work_n especial_o of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n invocation_n by_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n and_o final_o godly_a conference_n upon_o some_o fit_a subject_n which_o best_o fort_v to_o the_o present_a occasion_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o use_n of_o edification_n unto_o which_o mean_n we_o must_v add_v the_o private_a work_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o appertain_v chief_o either_o to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n cure_v disease_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o teach_v the_o ignorant_a reclaim_v those_o who_o be_v seduce_v by_o error_n admonish_v those_o who_o fail_v of_o their_o duty_n by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n rebuke_v the_o scandalous_a and_o wilful_a offender_n exhort_v the_o backward_a and_o sluggish_a comfort_v the_o distress_a counsel_v they_o for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n that_o need_v counsel_n and_o reconcile_a those_o who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v at_o variance_n but_o we_o must_v not_o only_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n but_o also_o as_o a_o special_a help_n and_o mean_n hereof_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v use_v all_o providence_n and_o care_n devotion_n and_o diligence_n about_o these_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n before_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v so_o forecast_v our_o business_n and_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o be_v not_o distract_v in_o perform_v of_o holy_a duty_n by_o have_v our_o mind_n tongue_n or_o action_n exercise_v and_o take_v up_o by_o they_o and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v remember_v to_o sanctify_v it_o by_o have_v our_o whole_a man_n take_v up_o in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o by_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v with_o all_o diligence_n and_o attention_n sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n 13._o esa_n 58._o 13._o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n cap._n ix_o of_o the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n we_o have_v speak_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n contain_v in_o the_o first_o table_n and_o now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n require_v in_o the_o second_o under_o righteousness_n comprehend_v all_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o under_o sobriety_n all_o those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n by_o righteousness_n we_o understand_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n which_o order_v the_o whole_a man_n to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n as_o the_o mind_n and_o understanding_n to_o think_v the_o memory_n to_o remember_v the_o will_n to_o desire_v the_o affection_n and_o passion_n to_o covet_v and_o affect_v the_o whole_a body_n to_o act_v and_o perform_v all_o thing_n which_o we_o know_v good_a and_o profitable_a both_o for_o their_o soul_n body_n name_n and_o state_n for_o their_o temporal_a welfare_n and_o prosperity_n in_o this_o world_n and_o their_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v the_o general_a rule_n of_o which_o righteousness_n be_v that_o we_o do_v all_o that_o and_o that_o only_a unto_o other_o 12._o math._n 5._o 12._o which_o we_o will_v
unto_o his_o eye_n nor_o slumber_n unto_o his_o eye-lidde_n until_o he_o may_v find_v a_o place_n for_o the_o lord_n a_o habitation_n for_o the_o mighty_a god_n of_o jacob_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v diligent_a and_o earnest_a above_o all_o thing_n in_o seek_v god_n that_o we_o may_v have_v he_o to_o reside_v and_o dwell_v with_o we_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n the_o three_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o manifold_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o they_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v who_o thus_o daily_o seek_v god_n for_o first_o they_o 6._o psal_n 69._o 6._o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v by_o any_o shame_n nor_o with_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v not_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o be_v confound_v for_o my_o sake_n o_o god_n of_o israel_n their_o infirmity_n shall_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n nor_o their_o imperfection_n corruption_n and_o fail_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o hezechias_n for_o they_o who_o have_v prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 18_o 19_o who_o god_n pardon_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n they_o shall_v not_o lose_v their_o labour_n nor_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o those_o who_o thus_o seek_v he_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o if_o thou_o seek_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o 19_o esa_n 45._o 19_o if_o thou_o seek_v he_o with_o all_o thy_o heart_n so_o azariah_n tell_v asa_n and_o the_o people_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v with_o they_o while_o they_o be_v with_o he_o and_o if_o 4._o deut._n 4._o 29._o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o 2._o chro._n 15._o 2._o verse_n 4._o they_o seek_v he_o he_o will_v be_v find_v of_o they_o the_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o the_o experience_n which_o their_o father_n have_v hereof_o in_o former_a time_n even_o as_o afterward_o they_o find_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o his_o mouth_n confirm_v in_o their_o own_o experience_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v they_o set_v themselves_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a desire_n but_o he_o be_v find_v of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o rest_v round_o 15._o verse_n 15._o about_o and_o as_o we_o shall_v by_o seek_v god_n be_v free_v from_o all_o evil_a so_o shall_v we_o have_v the_o fruition_n of_o all_o good_a for_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v god_n himself_o and_o he_o will_v dwell_v in_o we_o as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o as_o unto_o his_o love_n and_o spouse_n neither_o will_v he_o come_v empty-handed_n but_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o rich_a reward_n and_o as_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o himself_o so_o will_v he_o be_v good_a unto_o 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duty_n which_o they_o will_v not_o do_v cheerful_o and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n according_a to_o that_o in_o hosea_n i_o will_v go_v and_o return_v to_o my_o place_n till_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n and_o seek_v my_o face_n in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v 15._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o seek_v i_o early_o they_o shall_v not_o prosper_v in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v 21._o jer._n 10._o 21._o in_o hand_n as_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o brutish_a pastor_n of_o judah_n and_o as_o the_o flower_n and_o plant_n can_v thrive_v and_o flourish_v which_o enjoy_v not_o the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o much_o less_o shall_v they_o prosper_v
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rather_o than_o to_o have_v our_o mind_n overgrow_v with_o vice_n or_o to_o lose_v any_o good_a opportunity_n of_o weed_n they_o out_o or_o of_o sow_v in_o they_o the_o seed_n of_o god_n grace_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n second_o unto_o the_o perform_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n after_o a_o right_a manner_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o sanctify_v they_o by_o the_o word_n and_o 5._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 5._o prayer_n the_o former_a be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o do_v nothing_o but_o that_o for_o which_o we_o have_v our_o warrant_n out_o of_o the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o use_v they_o as_o the_o rule_n and_o squire_n according_a to_o which_o we_o frame_v all_o our_o action_n do_v that_o which_o the_o word_n of_o god_n require_v and_o leave_v that_o undo_v which_o it_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v the_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o matter_n and_o work_n 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and_o cause_v our_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 13_o 18._o herd_n and_o our_o flock_n our_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o all_o that_o we_o have_v to_o multiply_v and_o that_o he_o only_o give_v we_o power_n to_o get_v wealth_n that_o it_o be_v he_o who_o at_o his_o pleasure_n give_v and_o take_v away_o make_v poor_a and_o rich_a bring_v low_a and_o lift_v 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o up_o raise_v the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lift_v up_o the_o beggar_n from_o the_o dunghill_n to_o set_v they_o among_o prince_n and_o to_o make_v they_o inherit_v the_o throne_n of_o glory_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 8._o psal_n 113._o 7._o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o abraham_n and_o lot_n who_o by_o the_o blessing_n of_o 6._o gen._n 13._o 5_o 6._o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n wax_v so_o rich_a that_o the_o land_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v they_o that_o they_o may_v dwell_v together_o and_o of_o isaac_n who_o be_v a_o soiourner_n and_o stranger_n in_o the_o land_n prosper_v in_o all_o his_o labour_n and_o sow_v the_o ground_n receive_v in_o the_o same_o year_n a_o hundred_o fold_n because_o the_o lord_n bless_v he_o and_o in_o jacob_n who_o pass_v over_o jordane_n like_o a_o poor_a pilgrim_n 12._o gen._n 26._o 3_o 12._o with_o his_o staff_n in_o his_o hand_n at_o his_o return_n back_o again_o be_v multiply_v in_o 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o wealth_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o god_n blessing_n be_v want_v as_o we_o be_v not_o likely_a to_o have_v it_o unless_o we_o crave_v it_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a for_o except_o the_o lord_n build_v the_o house_n they_o labour_v in_o vain_a 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o that_o build_v it_o except_o the_o
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manifold_a and_o exceed_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n redound_v unto_o we_o that_o so_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n who_o have_v of_o his_o mere_a love_n 6._o rom._n 5._o 8_o 10._o phil._n 2._o 6._o give_v his_o son_n even_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n to_o do_v all_o this_o for_o we_o and_o to_o god_n the_o son_n who_o have_v be_v equal_a with_o his_o father_n thus_o humble_v himself_o to_o work_v the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o to_o god_n the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o apply_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o christ_n passion_n and_o resurrection_n unto_o we_o make_v they_o effectual_a for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n but_o also_o have_v our_o heart_n inflame_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o this_o their_o love_n we_o may_v be_v move_v hereby_o to_o love_v they_o again_o and_o be_v make_v zealous_a in_o their_o service_n think_v 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humble_a confession_n of_o it_o among_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v not_o only_o from_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o by_o god_n gracious_a pardon_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n itself_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o his_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n final_o have_v labour_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o great_a perfection_n we_o be_v able_a and_o have_v in_o some_o poor_a measure_n satisfy_v ourselves_o in_o they_o yet_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o with_o god_n we_o will_v not_o be_v proud_a of_o any_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v do_v nor_o exalt_v ourselves_o above_o other_o which_o we_o think_v come_v short_a of_o we_o but_o we_o will_v humble_o praise_v god_n for_o that_o which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o ascribe_v all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o we_o to_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n yea_o we_o will_v easy_o discern_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o best_a action_n stain_v with_o so_o many_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o so_o many_o imperfection_n that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o be_v sufficient_o reward_v if_o we_o be_v not_o punish_v the_o four_o book_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v have_v show_v what_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v and_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o general_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n and_o more_o special_o those_o which_o belong_v unto_o every_o day_n it_o now_o follow_v according_a to_o that_o order_n which_o we_o have_v propound_v that_o we_o entreat_v of_o the_o property_n of_o this_o christian_a life_n and_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o mark_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v they_o and_o also_o distinguish_v they_o from_o all_o other_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a all_o which_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o two_o head_n the_o first_o sort_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o other_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o action_n and_o also_o the_o time_n of_o their_o continuance_n the_o first_o property_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o or_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o they_o be_v universality_n for_o god_n be_v the_o universal_a creator_n preserver_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o all_o thing_n will_v have_v we_o whole_o take_v up_o in_o perform_v of_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o require_v of_o we_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o obedience_n not_o of_o some_o few_o or_o many_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n internal_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o it_o especial_o the_o heart_n and_o will_n and_o external_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n and_o chief_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n and_o our_o work_n and_o action_n internal_o god_n injoin_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v that_o wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v and_o without_o which_o all_o outward_a action_n be_v they_o never_o so_o formal_a and_o glorious_a be_v vain_a and_o worthless_a yea_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o hereunto_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v which_o be_v so_o like_a and_o near_a in_o nature_n that_o they_o be_v common_o take_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o but_o yet_o as_o i_o take_v it_o they_o may_v be_v distinguish_v though_o never_o sever_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o first_o be_v integrity_n whereby_o we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n according_a to_o god_n commandment_n thou_o 10._o deut._n 10_o 12._o and_o 6._o 5._o and_o 26._o 16._o math._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10._o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n the_o which_o david_n perform_v as_o he_o profess_v with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v serve_v god_n by_o the_o half_n lame_o and_o halt_o divide_v our_o
heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n the_o devil_n idol_n and_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n 21._o 1_o king_n 18._o 21._o like_o the_o israelite_n which_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o baal_n the_o true_a jehovah_n 33._o 2._o king_n 17._o 33._o and_o idol_n of_o the_o heathen_n and_o the_o samaritan_n who_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v their_o own_o god_n and_o of_o such_o the_o prophet_n hosea_n complain_v their_o heart_n say_v he_o be_v divide_v namely_o between_o the_o true_a jehovah_n and_o 2._o hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o their_o idol_n and_o the_o apostle_n james_n call_v they_o double-minded_n who_o 8._o jam._n 1._o 8._o be_v unstable_a in_o all_o their_o way_n one_o while_o offer_v unto_o god_n some_o formal_a service_n and_o another_o while_n serve_v the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n and_o as_o they_o have_v double_a heart_n so_o also_o double_a tongue_n speak_v vanity_n 2._o psal_n 12._o 2._o to_o their_o neighbour_n with_o flatter_a lip_n and_o with_o a_o heart_n and_o a_o heart_n or_o a_o double_a heart_n the_o second_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o guile_n and_o falsehood_n when_o as_o we_o worship_v god_n in_o simplicity_n truth_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n and_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n do_v lay_v aside_o all_o carnal_a worldly_a and_o by-respect_n and_o do_v they_o only_o in_o conscience_n of_o his_o commandment_n and_o out_o of_o a_o desire_n to_o glorify_v he_o by_o our_o obedience_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n seek_v he_o therein_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n and_o not_o ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o worldly_a end_n like_o servile_a mercenary_n who_o serve_v their_o master_n not_o out_o of_o any_o love_n they_o bear_v he_o but_o only_o for_o their_o own_o gain_n and_o advantage_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n which_o make_v man_n to_o content_v themselves_o with_o outward_a show_n which_o have_v no_o substance_n with_o outward_a profession_n without_o all_o sound_a practice_n with_o a_o dead_a carcase_n of_o religion_n without_o the_o soul_n of_o sincerity_n or_o any_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n appear_v in_o their_o action_n and_o with_o a_o formal_a false_a and_o counterfeit_a service_n in_o the_o outward_a man_n without_o any_o substance_n or_o truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n §._o sect._n 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 1._o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o now_o because_o these_o two_o be_v never_o sever_v neither_o in_o the_o subject_n nor_o in_o our_o practice_n i_o will_v not_o disjoin_v they_o in_o my_o discourse_n but_o will_v show_v first_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o our_o service_n unto_o god_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n and_o then_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o for_o the_o former_a we_o be_v to_o embrace_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o prefer_v they_o much_o before_o all_o outward_a duty_n seem_v they_o never_o so_o glorious_a for_o he_o love_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n and_o esteem_v it_o far_o 17_o psa_fw-la 51._o 6_o 16_o 17_o above_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n and_o therefore_o after_o all_o they_o be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v retain_v it_o still_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o as_o david_n also_o 17._o 1._o chron._n 29._o 17._o speak_v in_o another_o place_n he_o tri_v the_o heart_n and_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o but_o the_o lord_n look_v upon_o the_o heart_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o he_o chief_o require_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n in_o all_o his_o service_n thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o statute_n and_o judgement_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n so_o joshuah_n 16._o deut._n 26._o 16._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n and_o samuel_n fear_v the_o 24._o josh_n 24._o 14._o 1._o sam._n 12._o 24._o lord_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o this_o god_n require_v of_o abraham_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v upright_o and_o david_n of_o his_o son_n 9_o gen._n 17._o 1._o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n know_v thou_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o father_n and_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o final_o our_o saviour_n faith_n that_o he_o require_v it_o of_o all_o who_o offer_v to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n so_o also_o they_o 24._o john_n 4._o 24._o shall_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n and_o as_o we_o must_v general_o observe_v it_o in_o all_o god_n worship_n so_o 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8._o act._n 15._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 6._o jam._n 2._o 14._o 17._o 26._o by_o love_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n james_n conclude_v that_o such_o a_o faith_n as_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n do_v nothing_o profit_v we_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n because_o it_o be_v dead_a and_o not_o a_o live_a body_n but_o a_o dead_a carcase_n which_o breathe_v not_o so_o that_o though_o work_n do_v not_o justify_v we_o but_o faith_n only_o for_o we_o be_v first_o make_v righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n yet_o that_o faith_n which_o be_v alone_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o because_o it_o be_v a_o dead_a faith_n
and_o therefore_o can_v apply_v unto_o we_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n though_o they_o do_v not_o justify_v we_o before_o god_n yet_o they_o justify_v we_o before_o man_n that_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o be_v justify_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cause_n yet_o they_o be_v necessary_a and_o inseparable_a effect_n of_o our_o justification_n though_o they_o be_v not_o require_v unto_o the_o act_n of_o justification_n but_o faith_n only_o unite_n we_o unto_o christ_n our_o righteousness_n yet_o unto_o the_o party_n justify_v for_o as_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n be_v righteous_a so_o he_o that_o be_v righteous_a 7._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 7._o do_v righteousness_n the_o cause_n and_o effect_v always_o concur_v and_o go_v together_o final_o though_o they_o be_v not_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o salvation_n which_o be_v god_n free_a gift_n a_o inheritance_n and_o not_o a_o purchase_n make_v by_o ourselves_o yet_o they_o be_v the_o mean_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o it_o and_o though_o 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upon_o god_n free_a gift_n yet_o we_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o possession_n of_o it_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a and_o lawful_a heir_n unto_o who_o this_o heavenly_a patrimony_n do_v belong_v by_o right_a of_o covenant_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n come_v you_o 35._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 35._o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n for_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v etc._n etc._n so_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n christ_n will_v render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n 8._o rom._n 2._o 7_o 8._o in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o glory_n honour_n and_o immortality_n eternal_a life_n but_o to_o they_o that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o 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and_o imperfection_n when_o we_o fail_v and_o come_v short_a of_o our_o desire_n of_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o david_n who_o 6._o psal_n 119._o 6._o have_v respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n and_o in_o the_o remnant_n of_o the_o captivity_n who_o bind_v themselves_o by_o covenant_n and_o oath_n to_o walk_v in_o god_n law_n 29._o nehem._n 10._o 29._o and_o to_o observe_v and_o do_v all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o in_o zachary_n and_o elizabeth_n who_o be_v righteous_a before_o god_n walk_v in_o all_o the_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 6._o commandment_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a the_o contrary_a whereof_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o jehu_n who_o obey_v god_n in_o destroy_v the_o house_n 10._o 2._o king_n 10._o of_o ahab_n and_o baal_n with_o his_o priest_n for_o the_o establish_n of_o his_o own_o kingdom_n but_o not_o in_o take_v away_o the_o golden_a calf_n in_o herod_n who_o 20._o mark_n 6._o 20._o hear_v john_n 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mat._n 12._o 50._o great_a honour_n and_o be_v make_v of_o god_n own_o privy_a council_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n yea_o next_o a_o kin_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v all_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o blind_a man_n can_v see_v this_o that_o if_o any_o 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o man_n be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n he_o he_o hear_v and_o if_o in_o our_o petition_n we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o we_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v 14._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14._o they_o grant_v as_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v us._n final_o that_o those_o only_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n who_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 17._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 17._o and_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o mat._n 7._o 21._o but_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v us._n cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n those_o which_o concern_v our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o do_v either_o more_o principal_o respect_v the_o heart_n and_o affection_n or_o the_o carriage_n general_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o heart_n this_o be_v the_o property_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n that_o they_o be_v do_v hearty_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v it_o hearty_o as_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o unto_o man_n but_o of_o this_o in_o the_o general_a i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o therefore_o will_v here_o insist_v upon_o two_o 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unto_o he_o with_o psalm_n as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v and_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n with_o a_o 9_o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o perfect_a and_o a_o willing_a mind_n as_o he_o persuade_v solomon_n his_o son_n neither_o must_v we_o go_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n service_n lumpish_o and_o heavy_o but_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v when_o we_o mutual_o exhort_v one_o another_o to_o go_v up_o to_o the_o 122._o psal_n 122._o house_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o law_n god_n can_v not_o endure_v a_o dead_a oblation_n but_o will_v have_v a_o live_a sacrifice_n or_o the_o life_n of_o it_o and_o especial_o the_o inward_o and_o heart_n offer_v unto_o he_o so_o can_v he_o not_o abide_v that_o we_o shall_v tender_v unto_o he_o a_o dull_a dead_a and_o heartless_a service_n without_o any_o spirit_n life_n and_o cheerfulness_n which_o be_v no_o more_o please_v then_o a_o dead_a carrion_n in_o his_o sight_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v not_o only_o serve_v god_n on_o 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the_o contrary_a whereof_o god_n condemn_v in_o the_o jew_n and_o reject_v 3._o esa_n 1._o 11_o 12_o 17._o &_o 66._o 1_o 2_o 3._o their_o ceremonial_a service_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a because_o they_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o neglect_v the_o moral_a and_o thus_o they_o offend_v who_o spend_v their_o chief_a zeal_n about_o ceremony_n and_o circumstance_n of_o god_n service_n and_o employ_v their_o best_a strength_n and_o endeavour_n either_o in_o defend_v or_o oppose_v they_o be_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n more_o cold_a and_o slack_a in_o the_o main_n part_n of_o god_n service_n and_o the_o principal_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n thus_o we_o must_v prefer_v the_o service_n of_o god_n itself_o before_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o and_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o charity_n before_o the_o help_n which_o further_o we_o in_o they_o as_o the_o do_n of_o the_o word_n before_o hear_v the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n before_o the_o teach_n or_o learn_v of_o it_o when_o 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small_a difference_n between_o meditation_n and_o contemplation_n yet_o as_o the_o school_n define_v it_o there_o be_v some_o in_o degree_n meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n of_o a_o low_a and_o mean_a nature_n within_o the_o reach_n of_o all_o christian_n which_o will_v put_v out_o their_o hand_n unto_o it_o contemplation_n more_o high_a and_o heavenly_a fit_a only_o for_o such_o as_o by_o long_a exercise_n have_v attain_v to_o much_o perfection_n that_o exercise_v about_o any_o spiritual_a object_n not_o only_o original_o in_o the_o understanding_n but_o also_o imaginary_a and_o bring_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o sense_n as_o the_o creation_n of_o the_o world_n the_o death_n and_o passion_n of_o christ_n and_o such_o like_a but_o this_o about_o thing_n chief_o intellectual_a sublime_a and_o heavenly_a as_o the_o nature_n and_o attribute_n of_o god_n the_o trinity_n of_o person_n in_o vniâ—â—_n of_o essence_n the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o other_o of_o like_a nature_n final_o it_o be_v a_o exercise_n which_o of_o the_o most_o be_v perform_v with_o much_o difficulty_n because_o of_o their_o weakness_n and_o want_n of_o use_n be_v hinder_v in_o their_o spiritual_a flight_n by_o have_v the_o weight_n of_o earthly_a care_n and_o distraction_n as_o it_o be_v hang_v at_o their_o heel_n and_o the_o wing_n of_o their_o soul_n somewhat_o besmear_v with_o the_o lime_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n but_o this_o of_o great_a proficient_n who_o by_o much_o practice_n have_v bring_v their_o art_n into_o a_o habit_n and_o be_v able_a with_o ease_n yea_o with_o much_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n to_o soar_v with_o the_o eagle_n a_o high_a pitch_n in_o their_o heavenly_a thought_n and_o to_o spend_v herein_o great_a part_n of_o their_o time_n not_o stoop_v towards_o the_o earth_n but_o when_o they_o be_v force_v by_o natural_a necessity_n which_o be_v satisfy_v and_o their_o body_n and_o mind_n somewhat_o refresh_v they_o do_v as_o weary_a of_o the_o earth_n raise_v up_o their_o soul_n and_o renew_v their_o wont_a flight_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o efficicient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o meditate_v the_o efficient_a cause_n or_o person_n who_o be_v to_o perform_v this_o exercise_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o and_o the_o man_n regenerate_v for_o holy_a thing_n must_v not_o be_v 13._o hag._n 2._o 13._o touch_v with_o profane_a hand_n see_v they_o do_v not_o sanctify_v they_o but_o be_v pollute_v with_o their_o uncleanness_n neither_o can_v they_o that_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n do_v the_o action_n of_o the_o live_n and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o perform_v this_o holy_a duty_n in_o any_o acceptable_a manner_n that_o they_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o we_o be_v once_o purge_v from_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n in_o our_o justification_n by_o the_o death_n and_o bloodshed_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n or_o that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o corruption_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o first_o act_n of_o our_o sanctification_n but_o see_v we_o do_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n and_o thereby_o defile_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n we_o must_v daily_o cleanse_v they_o by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o not_o presume_v to_o undertake_v this_o holy_a work_n live_v and_o lie_v in_o our_o spiritual_a defilement_n but_o we_o must_v wash_v our_o soul_n as_o sometime_o the_o israelite_n their_o clothes_n before_o we_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o this_o mount_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o be_v see_v and_o to_o cleanse_v the_o table_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o the_o tear_n of_o true_a contrition_n before_o we_o go_v about_o to_o have_v any_o holy_a impression_n write_v in_o they_o and_o see_v sin_n like_o a_o thick_a cloud_n do_v dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o as_o we_o can_v see_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n we_o must_v first_o dispel_v they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n before_o we_o can_v receive_v any_o comfort_n of_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a light_n and_o be_v to_o entertain_v our_o bridegroom_n christ_n in_o his_o spiritual_a presence_n into_o our_o heart_n as_o it_o be_v into_o our_o house_n and_o to_o solace_v our_o soul_n in_o a_o more_o here_o communion_n and_o familiarity_n with_o he_o we_o be_v first_o to_o purge_v they_o from_o all_o noisome_a defilement_n which_o will_v make_v our_o company_n loathsome_a unto_o he_o and_o though_o we_o can_v so_o sufficient_o purify_v they_o that_o they_o may_v be_v worthy_a to_o entertain_v so_o pure_a and_o holy_a a_o guest_n yet_o at_o least_o in_o a_o sincere_a affection_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o it_o may_v not_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o fault_n of_o negligence_n but_o of_o our_o spiritual_a poverty_n and_o impotency_n which_o disable_v we_o to_o give_v he_o any_o better_a welcome_n the_o formal_a cause_n of_o this_o exercise_n be_v a_o serious_a cogitation_n or_o intentive_a deliberation_n neither_o be_v this_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v do_v negligent_o and_o slight_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o our_o cogitation_n that_o they_o may_v wander_v whither_o they_o listen_v but_o we_o be_v to_o intend_v the_o whole_a power_n of_o our_o mind_n unto_o it_o and_o to_o set_v they_o strict_o to_o this_o holy_a task_n not_o suffer_v they_o to_o wander_v abroad_o whither_o they_o please_v but_o to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v undertake_v until_o they_o have_v bring_v their_o work_n unto_o some_o good_a perfection_n the_o subiect-matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n be_v something_o divine_a spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a unto_o which_o our_o thought_n for_o the_o time_n it_o last_v be_v to_o be_v restrain_v and_o not_o suffer_v to_o wander_v after_o or_o to_o intermingle_v with_o they_o any_o worldly_a thing_n the_o final_a cause_n or_o end_n of_o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n both_o which_o be_v advance_v when_o as_o we_o handle_v after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o our_o meditation_n some_o such_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a matter_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o better_n of_o our_o judgement_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o inward_a sanctity_n by_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o love_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n zeal_n and_o devotion_n in_o his_o service_n a_o utter_a hatred_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o sincere_a purpose_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o to_o glorify_v his_o name_n by_o perform_v more_o careful_o and_o conscionable_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o meditation_n be_v a_o exercise_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o christian_n and_o thus_o we_o see_v general_o what_o christian_n meditation_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v a_o singular_a and_o effectual_a mean_n of_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n a_o great_a increase_n of_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o of_o strengthen_v we_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o to_o be_v appropriate_v unto_o any_o one_o profession_n or_o sort_n of_o man_n which_o be_v a_o dangerous_a monopoly_n tend_v to_o the_o inestimable_a prejudice_n of_o the_o christian_a commonwealth_n when_o such_o a_o singular_a commodity_n as_o be_v profitable_a for_o all_o be_v ingross_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o some_o few_o but_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v out_o in_o common_a to_o all_o the_o faithful_a who_o be_v any_o way_n interest_v in_o grace_n or_o godliness_n neither_o ought_v any_o sort_n or_o sex_n to_o think_v that_o they_o be_v exempt_v from_o this_o exercise_n unless_o they_o think_v themselves_o so_o strong_a in_o grace_n that_o all_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a growth_n be_v needless_a or_o so_o weak_a and_o impotent_a that_o they_o hold_v they_o boot_v less_o see_v such_o exemption_n be_v no_o prerogative_n but_o a_o disfranchisement_n at_o least_o in_o part_n of_o their_o spiritual_a freedom_n and_o a_o loss_n of_o a_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o great_a charter_n of_o his_o covenant_n make_v in_o christ_n have_v grant_v unto_o they_o for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o allow_v all_o the_o faithful_a to_o have_v the_o book_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o hand_n to_o read_v it_o or_o in_o their_o mouth_n to_o talk_v of_o it_o but_o with_o the_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v write_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o their_o 34._o jer._n 31._o 34._o heart_n that_o they_o may_v continual_o think_v and_o meditate_v upon_o it_o yea_o he_o have_v not_o only_o leave_v it_o unto_o we_o as_o a_o gracious_a liberty_n which_o we_o may_v take_v and_o leave_v at_o our_o pleasure_n but_o have_v strict_o impose_v it_o upon_o all_o his_o people_n as_o a_o necessary_a duty_n these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o 18._o deut_n 6._o 6_o 8._o
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
promise_n and_o all-sufficiency_n in_o performance_n the_o profit_n of_o it_o in_o this_o life_n see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o make_v way_n for_o our_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o necessity_n of_o it_o see_v without_o it_o nothing_o can_v save_v we_o with_o it_o no_o sin_n can_v condemn_v we_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v the_o alone_a condition_n of_o all_o promise_a happiness_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o cause_n o_o my_o soul_n which_o all_o concur_v together_o to_o work_v thy_o heart_n unto_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o so_o powerful_a and_o prevalent_a to_o produce_v this_o effect_n will_v leave_v thou_o quite_o without_o excuse_n if_o they_o be_v not_o effectual_a to_o this_o end_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o matter_n form_n &_o part_n of_o repentance_n and_o first_o of_o humiliation_n and_o now_o my_o soul_n that_o thou_o see_v the_o efficient_a cause_n of_o repentance_n consider_v also_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o it_o as_o they_o meet_v together_o in_o the_o part_n thereof_o which_o be_v humiliation_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o turn_v unto_o god_n by_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n the_o former_a part_n more_o direct_o express_v the_o matter_n the_o latter_a the_o form_n of_o thy_o repentance_n and_o both_o these_o the_o scripture_n conjoin_v in_o this_o one_o work_n for_o thus_o solomon_n speak_v of_o it_o when_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a 14._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o way_n and_o joel_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o weep_v to_o 20._o joel_n 2._o 11_o 12._o act._n 26._o 20._o rend_v their_o heart_n and_o not_o their_o garment_n and_o to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n howsoever_o in_o many_o place_n they_o name_v but_o one_o of_o they_o and_o thereby_o understand_v the_o other_o and_o therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n see_v that_o thou_o disjoin_v not_o those_o thing_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v join_v together_o content_v not_o thyself_o with_o 58._o esa_n 58._o such_o a_o sorrow_n as_o bring_v forth_o no_o amendment_n which_o be_v reject_v in_o ahab_n judas_n cain_n and_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n for_o these_o tear_n like_o filthy_a water_n do_v but_o the_o more_o pollute_v thou_o and_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n proceed_v 11._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10_o 11._o not_o from_o hatred_n of_o sin_n or_o love_n of_o god_n but_o from_o self-love_n and_o fear_n of_o punishment_n cause_v death_n and_o be_v a_o sorrow_n which_o must_v be_v sorrow_v for_o nor_o yet_o with_o such_o a_o amendment_n which_o arise_v not_o from_o sense_n of_o sin_n and_o godly_a remorse_n and_o sorrow_v for_o it_o which_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o herod_n who_o be_v say_v to_o have_v do_v many_o thing_n according_a to_o the_o baptist_n doctrine_n and_o direction_n but_o not_o to_o have_v sorrow_v for_o sin_n past_a as_o he_o obey_v for_o the_o present_a of_o judas_n who_o be_v outward_o reform_v as_o the_o other_o apostle_n but_o never_o true_o and_o thorough_o humble_v and_o so_o of_o demas_n and_o many_o civil_a worldling_n and_o temporary_n who_o in_o many_o thing_n change_v their_o course_n from_o evil_a to_o good_a but_o have_v no_o change_n of_o their_o heart_n ground_v upon_o unfeigned_a contrition_n and_o humiliation_n but_o what_o be_v this_o but_o to_o build_v without_o a_o foundation_n and_o to_o dismember_v and_o destroy_v this_o perfect_a body_n by_o pull_v one_o part_n from_o another_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n join_v these_o part_n in_o thy_o repentance_n lay_v first_o the_o foundation_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o it_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n with_o bitter_a grief_n and_o then_o forsake_v they_o in_o heart_n and_o action_n and_o turn_v to_o thy_o god_n in_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o unto_o this_o humiliation_n thou_o must_v first_o be_v prepare_v by_o the_o law_n which_o like_o a_o schoolmaster_n whip_v thou_o and_o make_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o utter_o to_o deny_v thyself_o and_o thou_o own_o righteousness_n as_o altogether_o insufficient_a to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o than_o it_o must_v be_v wrought_v in_o thou_o by_o the_o gospel_n which_o reveal_v unto_o thou_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o obedience_n of_o thy_o saviour_n christ_n by_o which_o his_o justice_n be_v full_o satisfy_v his_o wrath_n also_o be_v appease_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n if_o thou_o bathe_v thyself_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n and_o assure_v thou_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n and_o become_v his_o child_n by_o grace_n and_o adoption_n the_o which_o will_v make_v thou_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v into_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n which_o godly_a grief_n will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sound_a humiliation_n which_o the_o scripture_n do_v so_o often_o call_v for_o which_o thou_o may_v discern_v if_o it_o be_v true_o in_o thou_o by_o diverse_a sign_n that_o always_o accompany_v it_o for_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o punishment_n chief_o but_o thy_o sin_n and_o not_o sin_n as_o it_o sting_v and_o torment_v thy_o conscience_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o offence_n which_o have_v displease_v thy_o god_n cause_v thou_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o with_o david_n take_v away_o my_o sin_n and_o purge_v i_o from_o my_o guilt_n and_o not_o with_o pharaoh_n let_v my_o sin_n alone_o but_o take_v away_o this_o plague_n it_o always_o cause_v thou_o to_o draw_v near_o unto_o god_n that_o thou_o may_v beg_v and_o obtain_v pardon_n and_o not_o to_o flee_v from_o he_o to_o escape_v his_o punish_a 1._o hos_fw-la 6._o 1._o hand_n it_o work_v repentance_n and_o reformation_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o we_o bewail_v and_o not_o like_a child_n to_o lie_v still_o and_o cry_v it_o be_v a_o willing_a and_o freewill_n 17._o psal_n 51._o 17._o offer_v of_o thy_o heart_n in_o which_o as_o god_n be_v delight_v so_o be_v it_o please_a and_o sweet_a unto_o thou_o cause_v thou_o to_o lift_v up_o thy_o head_n with_o hope_n and_o comfort_n when_o thou_o be_v thus_o humble_v and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o such_o sorrow_n and_o be_v not_o press_v out_o of_o thou_o by_o the_o weight_n of_o god_n wrath_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n or_o smart_v of_o punishment_n the_o effect_n of_o this_o thy_o humiliation_n be_v that_o it_o drive_v thou_o to_o god_n by_o prayer_n wherein_o thou_o humble_o acknowledge_v thy_o sin_n accuse_v thyself_o for_o they_o as_o liable_a to_o the_o curse_n by_o reason_n of_o their_o guilt_n aggravate_v they_o by_o many_o circumstance_n condemn_v thyself_o as_o worthy_a of_o all_o punishment_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a justify_v god_n righteous_a judgement_n if_o he_o shall_v impose_v they_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n with_o the_o repentant_a church_n if_o he_o spare_v thou_o in_o any_o and_o do_v not_o utter_o consume_v 22._o lamen_n 3_o 22._o thou_o after_o which_o confession_n there_o follow_v a_o humble_a and_o earnest_a suit_n for_o pardon_n and_o remission_n wherein_o thou_o must_v with_o david_n cry_v out_o unto_o thy_o god_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o love_a kindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o 2._o psal_n 51._o 1_o 2._o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o second_o part_n of_o repentance_n which_o consist_v in_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n the_o second_o part_n of_o thy_o repentance_n o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o conversion_n and_o amendment_n whereby_o thou_o turn_v from_o thy_o sin_n unto_o god_n desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o newness_n of_o life_n the_o thing_n from_o which_o thou_o must_v turn_v o_o my_o soul_n be_v thy_o sin_n yea_o from_o all_o thy_o sin_n great_a and_o small_a none_o be_v so_o great_a that_o they_o need_v to_o discourage_v thou_o see_v they_o be_v incomparable_o exceed_v by_o god_n infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o saviour_n nor_o any_o so_o small_a that_o thou_o shall_v neglect_v amendment_n see_v the_o least_o bring_v everlasting_a death_n if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v away_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n who_o also_o die_v for_o they_o as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o great_a or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n in_o thy_o conversion_n from_o thy_o sin_n o_o my_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v in_o leave_v those_o sin_n with_o
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
of_o salvation_n 2._o psal_n 116._o 12._o &_o 150._o 2._o and_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v so_o worthy_a to_o be_v praise_v praise_v he_o in_o his_o noble_a act_n praise_v he_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n praise_v he_o in_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n praise_v he_o for_o all_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n bless_v and_o magnify_v he_o for_o all_o his_o former_a benefit_n and_o his_o christ_n through_o who_o they_o be_v all_o confer_v upon_o thou_o and_o especial_o as_o by_o present_a occasion_n thou_o be_v bind_v for_o that_o he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n and_o renew_v and_o increase_v it_o by_o this_o present_a exercise_n gracious_o assist_v and_o enable_v thou_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a issue_n praise_v therefore_o the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o praise_v his_o holy_a name_n and_o now_o with_o these_o praise_n offer_v and_o recommend_v thyself_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o faithful_a saviour_n who_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o keep_v thou_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n thou_o be_v not_o worthy_a worthless_a soul_n his_o receive_n and_o own_v but_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o offer_v thyself_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v able_a to_o make_v thou_o worthy_a devote_v and_o consecrate_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o his_o service_n and_o resolve_v to_o glorify_v and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o because_o thy_o resolution_n be_v weak_a thy_o power_n small_a and_o thy_o best_a endeavour_n full_a of_o imperfection_n make_v thy_o service_n as_o acceptable_a as_o thou_o can_v by_o offer_v thy_o heart_n with_o it_o and_o do_v all_o that_o thou_o can_v do_v willing_o and_o cheerful_o desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n to_o direct_v and_o guide_v rule_n and_o over-rule_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o thought_n and_o desire_n word_n and_o work_n 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§._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_a abstain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n from_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o total_o abstain_v from_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o must_v we_o in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o all_o other_o bodily_a and_o worldly_a comfort_n 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o delight_n and_o much_o more_o moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n and_o comeliness_n then_o at_o other_o time_n thus_o we_o must_v abridge_v ourselves_o from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n that_o by_o this_o bodily_a wake_n we_o may_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o have_v more_o time_n to_o spend_v in_o religious_a and_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o testify_v our_o humiliation_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a as_o of_o other_o blessing_n so_o of_o our_o ordinary_a rest_n and_o sleep_v to_o which_o purpose_n the_o faithful_a 16._o 2._o sam._n 12._o 16._o joel_n 1._o 16._o under_o the_o law_n do_v lie_v upon_o the_o ground_n and_o in_o sackcloth_n and_o hard_a bed_n that_o lie_v thus_o uneasy_o they_o may_v take_v the_o less_o rest_n wherein_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o so_o perform_v this_o bodily_a exercise_n as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o the_o next_o day_n disable_v we_o for_o god_n spiritual_a service_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o by_o make_v we_o drowsy_a and_o sleepy_a through_o overmuch_o watch_v second_o we_o must_v moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o our_o apparel_n put_v on_o our_o worst_a attire_n which_o may_v be_v most_o fit_a to_o signify_v and_o also_o further_o our_o humiliation_n and_o in_o any_o case_n for_o that_o time_n to_o forbear_v such_o show_n of_o bravery_n in_o our_o 6._o exod._n 33._o 5_o 6._o garment_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o costlinesse_n of_o the_o stuff_n or_o 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please_v the_o sense_n which_o will_v lessen_v our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n hinder_v our_o humiliation_n and_o abstract_n our_o mind_n from_o spiritual_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o must_v not_o delight_v the_o taste_n with_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o neither_o the_o eye_n with_o delightful_a sight_n nor_o the_o care_n with_o pleasant_a music_n and_o witty_a and_o merry_a discourse_n nor_o the_o smell_n with_o sweet_a odour_n especial_o the_o use_n of_o the_o marriage_n bed_n be_v to_o be_v forbear_v even_o of_o the_o bride_n and_o bridegroom_n and_o much_o more_o of_o other_o and_o recreation_n in_o all_o kind_n which_o be_v at_o other_o time_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o refresh_n and_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n last_o we_o must_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n abstain_v from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n see_v it_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v as_o a_o sabbath_n and_o day_n of_o rest_n in_o the_o strict_a kind_n for_o the_o lord_n injoin_v we_o 13._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o esa_n 58._o 13._o that_o in_o this_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o pleasure_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n the_o which_o rest_n be_v necessary_a on_o this_o day_n that_o we_o may_v consecrate_v it_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o spend_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n without_o distraction_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o be_v lawful_a in_o themselves_o may_v not_o on_o this_o day_n be_v lawful_o do_v then_o how_o odious_a must_v we_o needs_o think_v will_v it_o be_v unto_o god_n if_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n we_o serve_v the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n now_o the_o time_n of_o this_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v may_v be_v diverse_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a occasion_n which_o require_v great_a or_o lesser_a humiliation_n and_o the_o diverse_a state_n of_o man_n body_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o exercise_n without_o impayr_v of_o their_o health_n the_o ordinary_a time_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v the_o space_n of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n or_o of_o a_o natural_a day_n from_o supper_n time_n on_o one_o day_n to_o supper_n time_n on_o another_o or_o from_o dinner_n to_o dinner_n though_o this_o be_v less_o fit_a and_o more_o rare_o use_v because_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o whole_a day_n that_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n and_o not_o part_n of_o two_o day_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v it_o say_v it_o shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n and_o you_o shall_v afflict_v 35._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o jud._n 20._o 26._o jos_n 7._o 6._o 2._o sam._n 1_o 12._o &_o 3._o 35._o your_o soul_n in_o the_o nine_o day_n of_o the_o month_n at_o even_o from_o even_o to_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n the_o which_o be_v according_o observe_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o when_o the_o occasion_n have_v be_v extraordinary_o great_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o humiliation_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n the_o faithful_a have_v prolong_v the_o time_n of_o their_o fast_n to_o testify_v their_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o that_o with_o great_a fervency_n they_o may_v implore_v god_n mercy_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o they_o from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n of_o fearful_a destruction_n in_o which_o case_n hester_n &_o the_o jew_n continue_v their_o fast_n three_o day_n together_o daniel_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16_o 17._o dan._n 10._o 2_o 3._o act._n 9_o 9_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n paul_n three_o day_n to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v a_o long_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o their_o heart_n more_o thorough_o touch_v with_o a_o thorough_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o their_o distress_a estate_n than_o they_o can_v have_v be_v in_o a_o short_a time_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a fast_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v of_o no_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 17._o value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n have_v always_o reject_v the_o outward_a fast_o as_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a if_o the_o inward_a fast_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o thus_o he_o charge_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o fast_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o he_o when_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a abstinence_n and_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o will_v keep_v a_o fast_o which_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o they_o must_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o not_o oppress_v the_o fatherless_a 10._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 9_o 10._o stranger_n and_o poor_a nor_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v evil_a against_o their_o brother_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o reject_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o jew_n because_o therein_o they_o only_o afflict_v their_o soul_n with_o bodily_a abstinence_n and_o do_v hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o do_v spread_v sackcloth_n 8._o esa_n
do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupiditaâ—e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a to_o which_o use_v we_o must_v at_o least_o spend_v so_o much_o as_o we_o spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n by_o our_o fast_n or_o else_o we_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n that_o we_o fast_o more_o out_o of_o miserableness_n than_o devotion_n be_v content_a to_o fast_o that_o all_o our_o servant_n may_v bear_v we_o company_n and_o so_o by_o empty_v their_o and_o our_o own_o belly_n to_o add_v something_o towards_o the_o fill_n of_o our_o bag_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n special_o require_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v deal_v our_o bread_n to_o 10._o esa_n 58._o 7_o 10._o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o into_o our_o house_n that_o when_o we_o see_v the_o naked_a we_o shall_v clothe_v he_o and_o that_o we_o hide_v not_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v draw_v out_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o satisfy_v the_o afflict_a soul_n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o may_v be_v just_o charge_v that_o we_o fast_o rather_o with_o the_o jew_n to_o ourselves_o then_o unto_o the_o lord_n have_v more_o regard_n 6._o math._n 6._o to_o our_o profit_n then_o to_o piety_n or_o charity_n as_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v join_v these_o three_o together_o in_o his_o doctrine_n so_o must_v we_o after_o the_o example_n of_o good_a cornelius_n conjoin_v they_o in_o our_o practice_n for_o our_o fast_n will_v be_v eleemos_fw-la act._n 10._o misericordia_fw-la &_o pietas_fw-la ieiunij_fw-la sunt_fw-la alae_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o serm_n de_fw-fr ieiun_fw-fr &_o eleemos_fw-la maim_v and_o of_o no_o worth_n if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o either_o of_o they_o mercy_n say_v one_o and_o piety_n be_v the_o wing_n of_o fast_v by_o which_o it_o mount_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o without_o which_o it_o lie_v and_o wallow_v upon_o the_o earth_n fast_v without_o mercy_n be_v but_o a_o picture_n of_o hunger_n and_o image_n of_o holiness_n without_o piety_n fast_v be_v but_o a_o occasion_n of_o covetousness_n for_o what_o be_v spare_v from_o the_o body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o bag_n he_o that_o fa_v not_o to_o the_o poor_n advantage_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o he_o who_o when_o he_o fa_v do_v not_o bestow_v his_o dinner_n upon_o the_o poor_a but_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o store_n do_v plain_o show_v that_o he_o fa_v for_o covetousness_n and_o not_o for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n wherein_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n which_o must_v not_o end_v when_o it_o end_v but_o be_v continue_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n for_o ever_o after_o for_o as_o we_o must_v then_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n afterward_o be_v more_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o so_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v sincere_a we_o must_v endeavour_v according_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o hereunto_o where_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n of_o fast_v we_o may_v observe_v that_o if_o it_o be_v use_v aright_o and_o as_o god_n require_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o singular_a good_a help_n to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v nothing_o more_o humble_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o hunger_n after_o grace_n with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a in_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n spiritual_a strength_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o final_o that_o more_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o which_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o be_v enable_v see_v it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o to_o have_v all_o the_o help_n of_o godliness_n unless_o we_o have_v also_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o because_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v produce_v to_o this_o purpose_n be_v innumerable_a see_v there_o be_v scarce_o any_o part_n of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n either_o of_o creation_n or_o government_n which_o do_v not_o yield_v some_o motive_n unto_o godliness_n therefore_o pass_v by_o the_o most_o which_o may_v be_v allege_v it_o shall_v suffice_v as_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v to_o touch_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a all_o which_o i_o will_v reduce_v unto_o three_o head_n either_o as_o they_o respect_v god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n either_o respect_n god_n himself_o his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n both_o general_o consider_v and_o as_o he_o exercise_v they_o towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o
make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v after_o this_o manner_n neither_o be_v i_o so_o easy_o restore_v as_o create_v for_o to_o create_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o god_n do_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v but_o he_o that_o by_o once_o speak_v make_v i_o say_v many_o thing_n wrought_v wonder_n suffer_v thing_n not_o only_o grievous_a but_o disgraceful_a and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v i_o what_o therefore_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o in_o his_o first_o work_n he_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o second_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o i_o and_o by_o give_v himself_o restore_v i_o unto_o myself_o be_v then_o both_o give_v and_o restore_v i_o owe_v myself_o unto_o he_o for_o myself_o &_o so_o be_o twice_o due_a but_o what_o then_o shall_v i_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o give_v himself_o for_o though_o i_o can_v give_v myself_o a_o thousand_o time_n for_o recompense_n what_o be_o i_o in_o comparison_n of_o he_o beside_o which_o argument_n of_o thankfulness_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n there_o be_v another_o of_o necessity_n which_o like_o a_o strong_a chain_n ti_v we_o unto_o they_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n yea_o have_v also_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v by_o he_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o rom._n 14._o 9_o mat._n 7._o 22._o mal._n 1._o 6._o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n he_o therefore_o die_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n of_o all_o not_o in_o bare_a title_n &_o profession_n only_o for_o that_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o himself_o tell_v we_o but_o in_o deed_n &_o truth_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o five_o benefit_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o be_v redeem_v by_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n death_n &_o obedience_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o like_o that_o under_o the_o law_n the_o condition_n whereof_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o which_o be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v void_a and_o unprofitable_a see_v this_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n promise_v for_o his_o part_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o people_n and_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o his_o blessing_n promise_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o especial_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o whole_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a and_o free_a gift_n and_o because_o a_o dead_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n can_v do_v this_o therefore_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequence_n we_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a for_o these_o use_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o whereas_o we_o covenant_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o will_v be_v his_o people_n we_o do_v not_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v make_v a_o bare_a profession_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o word_n only_o but_o that_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o alone_o love_a fear_v hope_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o no_o other_o and_o that_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n we_o will_v labour_v to_o glorify_v he_o by_o live_v as_o it_o become_v his_o people_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n the_o which_o covenant_n strong_o bind_v we_o to_o these_o duty_n see_v as_o it_o be_v on_o god_n part_n most_o unchangeable_a be_v effectual_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o god_n own_o hand-writing_n in_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n whereunto_o he_o have_v annex_v his_o seal_n and_o sacrament_n yea_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v for_o have_v 18._o heb._n 6._o 18._o no_o great_a to_o swear_v by_o he_o have_v swear_v by_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v of_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o confirm_v on_o our_o part_n by_o our_o solemn_a vow_n in_o baptism_n where_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n we_o have_v bind_v ourselves_o to_o renounce_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n and_o no_o other_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o which_o end_n we_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o take_v upon_o we_o god_n livery_n and_o cognizance_n promise_v that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o his_o colour_n and_o standard_n against_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v make_v this_o vow_n and_o promise_v unto_o god_n and_o have_v upon_o many_o occasion_n renew_v our_o covenant_n that_o we_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n serve_v &_o please_v he_o we_o must_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n careful_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v what_o we_o have_v promise_v unless_o we_o will_v be_v esteem_v covenant-breaker_n falsifier_n of_o our_o word_n and_o promise_n not_o to_o man_n but_o to_o god_n himself_o yea_o perfidious_a traitor_n to_o he_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n the_o which_o will_v be_v much_o more_o intolerable_a and_o unexcusable_a see_v in_o this_o
sect._n 1_o the_o first_o reason_n take_v from_o that_o thankfulness_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n and_o argument_n respect_v god_n work_n and_o benefit_n towards_o we_o which_o may_v persuade_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o diligence_n &_o cheerfulness_n beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a other_o motive_n arise_v from_o those_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n in_o lieu_n of_o so_o many_o great_a &_o inestimable_a benefit_n that_o be_v also_o effectual_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n as_o first_o our_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n towards_o god_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o testify_v and_o approve_v by_o perform_v service_n unto_o he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o we_o 12._o rom._n 8._o 12._o be_v not_o debtor_n unto_o the_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v live_v according_a to_o the_o lust_n thereof_o but_o so_o infinite_o indebt_v unto_o god_n for_o his_o innumerable_a mercy_n that_o we_o be_v never_o able_a in_o the_o least_o part_n to_o discharge_v it_o and_o be_v therefore_o bind_v ever_o to_o remain_v thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o testify_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o magnify_v his_o grace_n and_o holy_a name_n and_o by_o strive_v and_o endeavour_v as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v able_a to_o do_v his_o will_n and_o perform_v all_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n acknowledge_v when_o we_o have_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v that_o we_o be_v still_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o 10._o luk._n 17._o 10._o come_v far_o short_a of_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o he_o his_o grace_n shine_v unto_o we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v now_o walk_v as_o it_o become_v child_n of_o the_o 16._o eph._n 5._o 8_o 10_o 15_o 16._o light_n prove_v what_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o more_o than_o ordinary_a diligence_n and_o circumspection_n redeem_v our_o lose_a time_n which_o we_o have_v mis-spend_v in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o great_a work_n of_o redemption_n also_o wrought_v by_o christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o that_o miserable_a bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n shall_v make_v we_o zealous_a 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o of_o good_a work_n and_o in_o thankfulness_n for_o so_o great_a a_o benefit_n most_o careful_a to_o serve_v our_o lord_n and_o redeemer_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o see_v he_o have_v reconcile_v we_o unto_o god_n his_o father_n by_o pay_v for_o our_o ransom_n not_o silver_n or_o gold_n or_o any_o corruptible_a 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o thing_n but_o that_o precious_a price_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o our_o 22._o 1._o 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forth_o and_o shut_v the_o womb_n say_v thy_o god_n though_o then_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n seem_v unto_o we_o hard_o difficult_a and_o even_o unpossible_a yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v we_o see_v nothing_o be_v impossible_a with_o god_n though_o they_o be_v so_o far_o above_o our_o ability_n 37._o luk._n 1._o 37._o that_o they_o also_o exceed_v our_o hope_n so_o as_o we_o scarce_o dare_v sue_v and_o seek_v after_o that_o power_n of_o performance_n which_o god_n require_v and_o we_o desire_v let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v able_a to_o do_v exceed_v abundant_o above_o all_o that_o we_o ask_v or_o 20._o eph._n 3._o 20._o think_v according_a to_o the_o power_n that_o work_v in_o us._n and_o though_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o stumble_v at_o every_o stone_n of_o offence_n and_o to_o sink_v in_o every_o tentation_n let_v we_o go_v on_o cheerful_o for_o all_o this_o see_v our_o god_n be_v able_a to_o keep_v we_o from_o fall_v and_o to_o 24._o jude_n vers_fw-la 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service_n see_v they_o may_v with_o augustine_n rejoice_v in_o god_n and_o praise_v he_o say_v let_v my_o heart_n praise_v thou_o and_o let_v my_o tongue_n and_o all_o my_o bone_n say_v o_o lord_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o &_o c_o 1._o confess_v l._n 9_o c._n 1._o how_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a be_v it_o now_o become_v to_o want_v the_o sweetness_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o which_o i_o fear_v to_o lose_v what_o joy_n be_v it_o to_o have_v lose_v for_o thou_o o_o most_o true_a and_o supreme_a sweetness_n do_v cast_v they_o out_o of_o i_o thou_o do_v cast_v they_o out_o and_o do_v enter_v in_o their_o stead_n who_o art_n sweet_a than_o pleasure_n but_o not_o to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n clear_a and_o bright_a than_o all_o light_n but_o to_o the_o inner_a man_n only_o and_o then_o all_o honour_n much_o more_o high_a and_o honourable_a but_o not_o to_o those_o who_o be_v exalt_v in_o themselves_o now_o be_v my_o mind_n free_a from_o the_o bite_n and_o eat_v care_n of_o ambition_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n and_o from_o scratch_v the_o itch_a scab_n of_o lust_n and_o do_v free_o talk_v with_o thou_o my_o beauty_n riches_n salvation_n and_o my_o lord_n and_o god_n and_o after_o a_o painful_a warfare_n they_o may_v with_o the_o apostle_n make_v that_o comfortable_a conclusion_n when_o death_n approach_v i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v finish_v 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 8._o my_o course_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v unto_o i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o therefore_o let_v not_o those_o seem_a difficulty_n any_o long_o discourage_v we_o from_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v thereby_o we_o shun_v and_o escape_v much_o great_a difficulty_n in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n than_o we_o shall_v ever_o find_v in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o holy_a conversation_n cap._n xv._o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v not_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a but_o above_o all_o other_o most_o cheerful_a and_o pleasant_a sweet_a and_o delightful_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o though_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v sad_a and_o sorrowful_a yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v from_o it_o a_o three_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o discourage_v and_o hinder_v we_o from_o enter_v into_o or_o proceed_v in_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a mopish_a and_o melancholic_a deprive_v we_o of_o all_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o be_v the_o very_a life_n of_o our_o life_n and_o which_o be_v take_v from_o we_o it_o become_v irksome_a and_o tedious_a the_o which_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o devil_n and_o the_o world_n labour_v all_o they_o may_v with_o their_o utmost_a policy_n and_o skill_n to_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v and_o know_v that_o man_n natural_o be_v affect_v with_o nothing_o more_o than_o with_o pleasure_n and_o joy_n and_o do_v shun_v above_o all_o thing_n sorrow_n and_o sadness_n they_o use_v all_o their_o art_n to_o blind_v and_o delude_v we_o by_o offer_v to_o our_o view_n all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o carnal_a and_o corrupt_a course_n and_o hide_v from_o we_o the_o grief_n and_o mischief_n which_o always_o attend_v upon_o they_o and_o like_o a_o bitter_a tang_n or_o loathsome_a after-taste_a do_v utter_o spoil_v these_o sinful_a and_o fleshly_a delicacy_n and_o contrariwise_o they_o offer_v to_o our_o consideration_n all_o the_o sorrow_n and_o smart_n loss_n and_o worldly_a inconvenience_n which_o they_o must_v undergo_v who_o resolve_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o strict_a and_o constant_a performance_n of_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n conceal_v in_o the_o mean_a while_o the_o manifold_a comfort_n which_o do_v accompany_v they_o and_o the_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o everlasting_a happiness_n unto_o which_o they_o attain_v that_o continue_v in_o they_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o the_o answer_n of_o which_o objection_n we_o be_v first_o to_o know_v that_o though_o there_o be_v as_o much_o sadness_n and_o as_o little_a joy_n for_o the_o present_a time_n in_o the_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v pretend_v by_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yet_o this_o shall_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o choose_v and_o embrace_v it_o see_v both_o the_o pleasure_n and_o pain_n solace_n and_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n be_v but_o short_a and_o momentany_a whereas_o both_o the_o joy_n and_o grief_n which_o shall_v immediate_o succeed_v they_o be_v endless_a and_o everlasting_a in_o which_o regard_n we_o be_v to_o account_v that_o mirth_n miserable_a which_o end_v in_o perpetual_a mourning_n and_o that_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n sweet_a and_o comfortable_a which_o be_v attend_v with_o eternal_a and_o
necessity_n of_o their_o body_n &_o natural_a life_n as_o some_o small_a refresh_n in_o their_o inn_n that_o they_o may_v afterward_o with_o more_o strength_n &_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o their_o journey_n but_o the_o prime_n and_o principal_a joy_n which_o ravish_v their_o soul_n with_o inward_a delight_n be_v secret_a &_o unknown_a to_o all_o save_v those_o who_o have_v taste_v of_o they_o so_o that_o they_o may_v say_v to_o worldling_n of_o their_o joy_n when_o they_o object_n unto_o they_o their_o sadness_n &_o want_n of_o mirth_n as_o our_o saviour_n of_o his_o meat_n we_o have_v joy_n which_o you_o know_v not_o of_o see_v our_o joy_n be_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n for_o it_o be_v that_o hide_a manna_n which_o our_o saviour_n give_v they_o to_o eat_v &_o like_o 17._o joh._n 4._o 34._o apoc._n 2._o 17._o that_o new_a name_n write_v in_o the_o white_a stone_n which_o no_o man_n know_v save_v he_o that_o receive_v it_o it_o be_v a_o beauty_n which_o can_v be_v behold_v with_o carnal_a eye_n and_o a_o sweetness_n which_o be_v not_o rellish_v by_o a_o common_a &_o profane_a taste_n see_v it_o be_v of_o a_o holy_a &_o spiritual_a nature_n so_o that_o when_o christian_n be_v so_o afflict_v in_o their_o outward_a estate_n that_o they_o seem_v unto_o natural_a man_n to_o have_v no_o cause_n at_o all_o of_o rejoice_v they_o may_v notwithstanding_o say_v with_o the_o apostle_n we_o have_v whereof_o we_o may_v glory_v through_o jesus_n christ_n in_o those_o thing_n 17._o rom._n 15._o 17._o which_o pertain_v to_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o diverse_a object_n of_o our_o spiritual_a joy_n now_o the_o object_n of_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n be_v diverse_a the_o chief_a and_o principal_n be_v god_n himself_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o he_o be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la the_o supreme_a joy_n and_o chief_a blessedness_n the_o fruition_n of_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n and_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o his_o face_n and_o favour_n shine_v upon_o we_o must_v needs_o be_v the_o matter_n &_o cause_n of_o supreme_a and_o unspeakable_a joy_n and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n which_o be_v in_o the_o scripture_n not_o only_o permit_v to_o the_o faithful_a &_o restrain_v unto_o they_o alone_o as_o their_o peculiar_a and_o proper_a right_n but_o enjoin_v &_o require_v as_o be_v a_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v unto_o god_n the_o performance_n whereof_o make_v they_o happy_a &_o bless_a let_v not_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o wise_a man_n glory_n in_o his_o wisdom_n 24._o jer._n 9_o 24._o nor_o the_o mighty_a man_n in_o his_o might_n nor_o the_o rich_a man_n in_o his_o riches_n but_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o this_o that_o he_o understand_v and_o know_v i_o etc._n etc._n so_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v to_o this_o joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o comely_a for_o the_o upright_o of_o which_o he_o propound_v himself_o for_o a_o example_n my_o soul_n shall_v be_v joyful_a in_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n and_o the_o 9_o psal_n 35._o 9_o apostle_n likewise_o let_v he_o that_o glori_v glory_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o 4._o 2._o cor._n 10._o 17._o phil._n 4._o 4._o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v in_o which_o himself_o take_v such_o abundant_a comfort_n and_o contentment_n that_o he_o rest_v in_o it_o alone_o and_o renounce_v all_o other_o joy_n god_n forbid_v that_o i_o shall_v glory_v in_o any_o thing_n save_v 14._o gal_n 6._o 14._o in_o the_o cross_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o who_o the_o world_n be_v crucify_v unto_o i_o and_o i_o unto_o the_o world_n and_o if_o we_o thus_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v bless_v and_o happy_a in_o our_o work_n but_o also_o in_o our_o wage_n and_o reward_n which_o be_v promise_v unto_o all_o those_o who_o make_v he_o their_o chief_a joy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v give_v thou_o 4._o psal_n 37._o 4._o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n so_o the_o lord_n promise_v to_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o shall_v delight_v themselves_o in_o he_o and_o he_o will_v cause_v they_o to_o ride_v 14._o esa_n 58._o 14._o upon_o the_o high_a place_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o feed_v they_o with_o the_o heritage_n of_o jacob_n etc._n etc._n and_o as_o the_o faithful_a do_v thus_o rejoice_v in_o god_n himself_o so_o also_o in_o his_o word_n and_o work_n for_o when_o they_o find_v sweetness_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o food_n of_o their_o soul_n than_o they_o feed_v upon_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o delight_n so_o david_n i_o have_v rejoice_v in_o the_o way_n of_o thy_o testimony_n as_o much_o as_o in_o all_o riches_n thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o delight_n 162._o psal_n 119._o 14_o 24_o 103_o 111_o 162._o and_o my_o councillor_n thy_o testimony_n have_v i_o take_v as_o a_o heritage_n for_o ever_o for_o they_o be_v the_o rejoice_v of_o my_o heart_n how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o word_n unto_o my_o taste_n yea_o sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n i_o rejoice_v at_o thy_o word_n as_o one_o that_o find_v great_a spoil_n so_o also_o they_o rejoice_v in_o god_n work_n of_o creation_n and_o government_n admire_v god_n infinite_a wisdom_n power_n and_o goodness_n that_o shine_v in_o they_o especial_o in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o the_o application_n thereof_o unto_o themselves_o by_o the_o inward_a and_o effectual_a work_n of_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n thus_o also_o do_v they_o rejoice_v in_o the_o life_n of_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o their_o sanctification_n and_o new_a obedience_n and_o in_o the_o testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n our_o rejoice_v be_v this_o the_o testimony_n of_o our_o conscience_n that_o in_o simplicity_n and_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o godly_a sincerity_n not_o with_o fleshly_a wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o have_v have_v our_o conversation_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o the_o faithful_a with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a mind_n do_v rejoice_v in_o earthly_a and_o temporary_a blessing_n in_o their_o house_n and_o land_n wife_n and_o child_n meat_n and_o drink_n pastime_n and_o recreation_n for_o to_o this_o end_n god_n have_v give_v they_o neither_o be_v there_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v in_o they_o any_o other_o good_a but_o for_o 13._o eccles_n 3._o 12_o 13._o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v in_o their_o fruition_n and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n and_o that_o every_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o again_o behold_v that_o which_o i_o have_v see_v it_o be_v good_a and_o comely_a for_o one_o to_o eat_v and_o to_o drink_v and_o to_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o all_o his_o 19_o eccles_n 5._o 18_o 19_o labour_n that_o he_o take_v under_o the_o sun_n all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n which_o god_n give_v he_o for_o it_o be_v his_o portion_n every_o man_n also_o to_o who_o god_n have_v give_v riches_n and_o wealth_n and_o have_v give_v he_o power_n to_o eat_v thereof_o and_o to_o take_v his_o portion_n and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o his_o labour_n this_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o christian_n chief_a joy_n be_v spiritual_a and_o wherein_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n so_o that_o no_o lawful_a joy_n either_o spiritual_a or_o temporal_a inward_a or_o outward_a be_v want_v unto_o the_o righteous_a who_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n but_o yet_o their_o chief_a and_o principal_a joy_n in_o which_o they_o exceed_v all_o other_o be_v spiritual_a in_o the_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n and_o their_o own_o salvation_n and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o excellency_n perpetuity_n and_o propriety_n of_o it_o for_o first_o it_o excel_v all_o other_o joy_n be_v of_o a_o spiritual_a and_o divine_a nature_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o short_a prelude_n to_o that_o heavenly_a and_o harmonious_a joy_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v the_o full_a and_o everlasting_a fruition_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o so_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n that_o 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o it_o in_o this_o world_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o who_o have_v here_o taste_v these_o first_o beginning_n of_o this_o heavenly_a joy_n shall_v have_v the_o perfect_a fruition_n
godliness_n above_o fine_a gold_n see_v it_o be_v more_o precious_a than_o ruby_n and_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o can_v desire_v be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v unto_o it_o so_o the_o lord_n by_o jeremie_n reckon_v all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o comparison_n of_o this_o as_o chaff_n to_o wheat_n 28._o jer._n 23._o 28._o and_o the_o apostle_n esteem_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v great_a gain_n unto_o he_o no_o better_a than_o dung_n yea_o then_o loss_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 27._o phil._n 3._o 7_o 8._o joh._n 6._o 27._o jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o labour_v so_o much_o for_o the_o meat_n that_o perish_v as_o to_o neglect_v for_o it_o the_o meat_n which_o endure_v to_o eternal_a life_n as_o our_o saviour_n 36._o mar._n 8._o 36._o exhort_v we_o for_o what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o to_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n to_o get_v earthly_a treasure_n and_o riches_n which_o the_o rust_n will_v fret_v and_o the_o moth_n eat_v and_o to_o lose_v those_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a treasure_n which_o be_v not_o subject_a to_o any_o casualty_n to_o compass_v by_o our_o care_n and_o labour_n dives_fw-la his_o dainty_a fare_n and_o costly_a clothing_n and_o by_o neglect_v the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o be_v cast_v with_o he_o into_o hell_n where_o be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n for_o there_o as_o one_o say_v celant_fw-la illi_fw-la utique_fw-la omnes_fw-la plangent_fw-la illi_fw-la lugebunt_fw-la qui_fw-la ita_fw-la se_fw-la curis_fw-la aquavitae_fw-la praesentis_fw-la involuunt_fw-la ut_fw-la obliviscantur_fw-la futuram_fw-la etc._n etc._n hyer_n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la they_o shall_v wail_v and_o lament_v who_o have_v so_o enfold_v themselves_o with_o the_o care_n of_o this_o life_n present_a as_o that_o they_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n to_o think_v of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v who_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v take_v at_o unaware_o oppress_v with_o the_o sleep_n of_o ignorance_n and_o carnal_a security_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o they_o who_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n can_v expect_v good_a success_n to_o their_o labour_n second_o let_v all_o such_o know_v that_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n under_o the_o pretence_n of_o their_o great_a and_o weighty_a employment_n that_o they_o can_v in_o so_o do_v reasonable_o expect_v any_o good_a success_n of_o their_o toilsome_a 18._o pro._n 10._o 22._o deut._n 8._o 18._o labour_n or_o that_o they_o will_v answer_v their_o hope_n in_o the_o get_n and_o preserve_v of_o that_o wealth_n which_o they_o so_o much_o love_n and_o long_o after_o for_o it_o be_v not_o their_o most_o careful_a and_o painful_a endeavour_n but_o god_n blessing_n only_o that_o make_v rich_a it_o be_v he_o alone_o that_o give_v they_o power_n to_o get_v wealth_n and_o how_o can_v they_o expect_v this_o blessing_n from_o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n when_o as_o they_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n to_o crave_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n how_o can_v they_o think_v that_o he_o will_v notwithstanding_o all_o their_o pain_n prosper_v their_o worldly_a estate_n unless_o it_o be_v for_o a_o further_o and_o more_o fearful_a judgement_n when_o as_o they_o have_v no_o care_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o yea_o why_o may_v they_o not_o just_o fear_v that_o he_o will_v blow_v upon_o their_o wealth_n and_o cause_v it_o to_o vanish_v like_o smoke_n and_o 9_o hag._n 1._o 9_o even_o to_o melt_v like_o butter_n in_o the_o sun_n or_o cause_n that_o riches_n which_o be_v thus_o wicked_o get_v by_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n to_o be_v as_o wicked_o spend_v by_o their_o heir_n and_o successor_n serve_v unto_o they_o as_o inducement_n and_o help_n to_o further_o they_o in_o all_o riotous_a and_o luxurious_a course_n to_o their_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n as_o the_o get_n of_o they_o have_v be_v the_o cause_n and_o 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and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o 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but_o vain_a and_o with_o the_o external_a let_v we_o join_v the_o internal_a rest_n from_o sin_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n make_v we_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o thy_o day_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o let_v we_o with_o one_o hart_n and_o voice_n join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o thy_o service_n enable_v all_o thy_o minister_n in_o all_o place_n and_o he_o especial_o to_o who_o charge_n thou_o have_v commit_v we_o that_o they_o may_v break_v unto_o we_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o right_o divide_v thy_o word_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n necessary_a for_o their_o high_a call_n and_o let_v they_o deliver_v thy_o truth_n as_o in_o thy_o presence_n faithful_o and_o powerful_o true_o and_o sincere_o and_o so_o assist_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
this_o day_n past_a in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n which_o we_o have_v perform_v unto_o thou_o but_o see_v we_o do_v acknowledge_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o do_v bewail_v they_o with_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n we_o beseech_v thou_o dear_a god_n accept_v of_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n according_a to_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n cover_v all_o our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a obedience_n and_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o that_o pure_a fountain_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n in_o he_o accept_v of_o our_o poor_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n see_v what_o be_v want_v in_o we_o be_v abundant_o supply_v by_o his_o absolute_a and_o all-sufficient_a righteousness_n which_o be_v make_v we_o by_o faith_n and_o that_o we_o may_v for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v perform_v service_n unto_o thou_o with_o more_o diligence_n and_o cheerfulness_n let_v thy_o spirit_n witness_v unto_o our_o spirit_n that_o thou_o have_v forgive_v 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adorn_v our_o christian_a profession_n that_o by_o our_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n we_o may_v gain_v other_o to_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v we_o exceed_v all_o other_o as_o much_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o we_o be_v prefer_v before_o they_o through_o thy_o free_a grace_n in_o outward_a privilege_n and_o in_o the_o gracious_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o as_o thou_o do_v continual_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o water_n it_o with_o the_o dew_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n so_o let_v we_o answerable_o grow_v in_o grace_n from_o one_o measure_n to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o a_o perfect_a age_n in_o jesus_n christ_n do_v not_o only_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n which_o either_o this_o day_n or_o heretofore_o we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n &_o service_n but_o enable_v we_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v to_o perform_v they_o daily_o with_o more_o &_o more_o perfection_n and_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v so_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n here_o upon_o earth_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v keep_v a_o eternal_a sabbath_n with_o thou_o in_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o christ_n his_o sake_n to_o take_v we_o this_o night_n &_o ever_o into_o thy_o gracious_a protection_n &_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o from_o the_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a leave_v we_o not_o now_o unto_o ourselves_o but_o still_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n which_o yet_o remain_v in_o some_o good_a &_o acceptable_a manner_n season_n our_o heart_n with_o those_o holy_a instruction_n and_o comfort_n which_o thou_o have_v impart_v unto_o we_o this_o day_n past_a &_o make_v they_o faithful_a treasury_n of_o these_o precious_a jewel_n let_v our_o mind_n whilst_o we_o be_v wake_v be_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o heavenly_a meditation_n that_o even_o our_o dream_n may_v savour_n of_o they_o &_o in_o our_o deep_a sleep_n let_v our_o mind_n and_o soul_n watch_v &_o wait_v upon_o thou_o thou_o have_v sow_v good_a seed_n in_o our_o heart_n o_o let_v not_o the_o enemy_n steal_v it_o away_o nor_o whilst_o we_o sleep_v sow_v in_o they_o the_o malicious_a tare_n of_o evil_a and_o vain_a thought_n and_o imagination_n and_o so_o hinder_v the_o growth_n thereof_o give_v we_o quiet_a &_o moderate_a rest_n for_o the_o better_a refresh_n of_o our_o body_n &_o mind_n that_o so_o to_o morrow_n we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v such_o faithful_a service_n unto_o thou_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o christianity_n &_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n as_o may_v tend_v to_o thy_o glory_n and_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o together_o with_o we_o bless_v thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o etc._n etc._n and_o vouchsafe_v both_o to_o they_o &_o we_o these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a &_o from_o our_o heart_n desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n both_o now_o &_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n before_o receive_v the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o goodness_n grace_n and_o mercy_n most_o true_a in_o all_o thy_o promise_n and_o most_o just_a and_o powerful_a in_o performance_n thou_o have_v when_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n subject_a to_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o liable_a to_o thy_o wrath_n by_o reason_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o utter_o unable_a to_o free_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n give_v 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perform_v our_o promise_n make_v unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v look_v to_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o outward_a action_n and_o not_o unto_o the_o inward_a truth_n and_o sincerity_n of_o our_o heart_n for_o we_o have_v not_o thorough_o acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o save_a truth_n concern_v this_o great_a mystery_n of_o our_o salvation_n nor_o search_v and_o examine_v these_o spiritual_a evidence_n for_o the_o clear_a understanding_n of_o they_o and_o much_o less_o for_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o home_o to_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o in_o they_o we_o may_v have_v sound_a peace_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n our_o faith_n have_v be_v exceed_v weak_a in_o apprehend_v and_o apply_v christ_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o and_o we_o too_o too_o negligent_a in_o use_v those_o bless_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o for_o the_o 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death_n and_o bloodshed_n and_o though_o we_o have_v profess_v ourselves_o thy_o servant_n by_o wear_v thy_o livery_n yet_o we_o have_v not_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v worthy_a this_o high_a call_n by_o glorify_v thou_o our_o lord_n and_o master_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n shame_n and_o confusion_n cover_v our_o face_n not_o only_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n both_o original_a and_o actual_a but_o also_o of_o our_o great_a imperfection_n and_o corruption_n which_o we_o show_v in_o the_o best_a duty_n of_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n we_o confess_v holy_a father_n that_o if_o thou_o shall_v enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o we_o and_o deal_v with_o we_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n thou_o may_v just_o make_v void_a thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o deprive_v we_o of_o these_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n or_o else_o make_v they_o uneffectual_a and_o of_o no_o use_n unto_o we_o while_o we_o enjoy_v they_o but_o see_v we_o be_v hearty_o 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and_o receive_v of_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n good_a lord_n we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o for_o thy_o son_n sake_n to_o assist_v we_o so_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n as_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v these_o action_n of_o thy_o service_n in_o some_o good_a and_o acceptable_a manner_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o comfort_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o own_o salvation_n more_o especial_o wee-intreate_a thou_o to_o enable_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v be_v due_o prepare_v and_o come_v as_o worthy_a guest_n to_o thy_o table_n give_v we_o a_o lively_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o imperfection_n want_n and_o weakness_n and_o let_v we_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n and_o after_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n for_o the_o nourishment_n of_o our_o soul_n unto_o eternal_a life_n let_v we_o not_o cold_o and_o formal_o perform_v this_o high_a and_o holy_a duty_n but_o bend_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o do_v of_o it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n more_o and_o more_o with_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o truth_n and_o especial_o of_o the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o thy_o infinite_a love_n shine_v in_o it_o of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o seal_v annex_v unto_o it_o and_o let_v not_o this_o knowledge_n reside_v only_o in_o our_o understanding_n but_o let_v it_o also_o descend_v into_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v be_v profitable_a for_o their_o sanctification_n enable_v we_o right_o to_o discern_v our_o lord_n body_n and_o feel_o to_o understand_v the_o relation_n between_o the_o sign_n and_o the_o thing_n signify_v apply_v both_o unto_o ourselves_o in_o their_o right_a use_n to_o this_o end_n endue_v we_o with_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o receive_v the_o outward_a element_n but_o also_o may_v inward_o feed_v upon_o the_o precious_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v be_v enrich_v with_o all_o save_a grace_n strengthen_v unto_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o nourish_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n enable_v we_o also_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o this_o faith_n in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v our_o sin_n past_a hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o still_o hang_v upon_o we_o and_o resolve_v to_o leave_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o have_v daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n so_o give_v we_o now_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o faith_n and_o repentance_n bathe_v our_o soul_n and_o
matth._n 26._o 33._o secure_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n before_o he_o be_v try_v but_o when_o he_o see_v himself_o in_o some_o peril_n every_o scarecrow_n make_v he_o afraid_a and_o as_o 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n expel_v other_o fear_n like_o that_o wind_n which_o be_v strong_a in_o a_o whirlwind_n where_o diverse_a meet_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o fear_v again_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o because_o as_o saint_n john_n say_v perfect_a love_n 98._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 98._o cast_v out_o fear_n as_o the_o air_n give_v place_n to_o the_o good_a liquor_n when_o it_o be_v pour_v into_o a_o vessel_n and_o all_o other_o light_n vanish_v at_o the_o appear_v of_o the_o sun_n so_o contrariwise_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o fear_v when_o it_o be_v uphold_v with_o worldly_a safety_n and_o peace_n do_v give_v place_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o it_o which_o be_v enter_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v shadow_n as_o well_o as_o substance_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o have_v be_v in_o truth_n but_o such_o false_a danger_n as_o we_o give_v be_v unto_o by_o imagination_n and_o fearful_a apprehension_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v they_o afraid_a where_o no_o fear_n be_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 5._o psal_n 53._o 5._o wise_a man_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n §._o 11_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n the_o seven_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o run_v from_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o secundarie_n cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o fail_v we_o whole_o distrust_v god_n as_o not_o able_a or_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o be_v forsake_v on_o all_o side_n we_o be_v whole_o possess_v with_o fear_n and_o so_o by_o it_o be_v plunge_v into_o despair_n for_o as_o he_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n for_o his_o goodness_n all-sufficiency_n justice_n mercy_n power_n and_o providence_n be_v move_v by_o the_o same_o attribute_n to_o put_v his_o trust_n and_o affiance_n in_o he_o in_o all_o danger_n like_o the_o love_a child_n who_o the_o more_o he_o fear_v and_o reverence_v his_o father_n the_o more_o ready_a he_o be_v to_o flee_v unto_o he_o in_o confidence_n of_o his_o help_n when_o any_o peril_n approach_v because_o the_o same_o motive_n serve_v for_o both_o and_o as_o they_o who_o sanctify_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n by_o let_v he_o to_o be_v their_o fear_n 14._o esa_n 8._o 13_o 14._o and_o dread_n may_v be_v assure_v that_o he_o also_o will_v be_v their_o sanctuary_n unto_o which_o when_o they_o flee_v in_o time_n of_o danger_n they_o may_v be_v in_o safety_n as_o the_o prophet_n esay_n speak_v so_o he_o who_o heart_n be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n and_o take_v up_o with_o carnal_a security_n never_o think_v of_o those_o attribute_n which_o seem_v to_o work_v in_o we_o both_o fear_n and_o affiance_n but_o think_v that_o god_n sit_v in_o heaven_n not_o regard_v what_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n and_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v do_v neither_o good_a or_o evil_n the_o 12._o zeph._n 1._o 12._o which_o as_o it_o take_v away_o from_o he_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n so_o also_o all_o affiance_n neither_o will_v he_o who_o have_v neglect_v to_o reverence_v he_o as_o his_o father_n flee_v unto_o he_o in_o time_n of_o danger_n with_o any_o confidence_n as_o his_o patron_n and_o protector_n but_o will_v rather_o cast_v himself_o upon_o inferior_a mean_n wherein_o he_o trust_v and_o flee_v any_o whether_o then_o unto_o god_n from_o who_o his_o heart_n be_v whole_o estrange_v he_o expect_v no_o help_n at_o his_o hand_n in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n §._o 12_o the_o eight_o sign_n be_v contempt_n of_o god_n minister_n last_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n when_o as_o in_o our_o heart_n we_o do_v not_o reverence_v his_o minister_n and_o ambassador_n who_o in_o the_o work_n of_o their_o ministry_n represent_v his_o majesty_n and_o in_o a_o especial_a manner_n bear_v in_o they_o his_o image_n for_o as_o he_o that_o true_o fear_v his_o king_n do_v in_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o office_n reverence_v not_o only_o the_o lord_n chancellor_n and_o chief_a justice_n but_o even_o the_o mean_a major_n or_o bailiff_n who_o represent_v his_o person_n and_o come_v in_o his_o name_n to_o enjoin_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v so_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o king_n of_o king_n reverence_v also_o not_o only_o the_o person_n of_o king_n and_o prince_n because_o they_o bear_v in_o they_o the_o image_n of_o his_o power_n and_o sovereignty_n but_o also_o his_o ambassador_n who_o bring_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n of_o truth_n which_o have_v no_o less_o power_n in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n than_o the_o word_n of_o the_o great_a monarch_n speak_v on_o god_n behalf_n about_o thing_n that_o be_v earthly_a and_o temporal_a for_o they_o have_v authority_n give_v they_o to_o judge_v the_o people_n 4._o ezech._n 20._o 4._o as_o the_o lord_n speak_v to_o the_o prophet_n and_o they_o have_v a_o large_a commission_n give_v they_o for_o the_o execution_n of_o their_o office_n and_o ministerial_a function_n both_o for_o absolve_a the_o penitent_a believer_n and_o condemn_v the_o unbelieved_a and_o impenitent_a sinner_n not_o in_o their_o own_o authority_n which_o the_o pope_n challenge_n as_o belong_v inseparable_o to_o their_o sea_n and_o place_n which_o enable_v they_o to_o bind_v and_o loose_v absolute_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n penitent_a or_o impenitent_a or_o any_o condition_n to_o be_v observe_v by_o the_o party_n save_v such_o as_o respect_v the_o pope_n profit_n but_o declarative_o as_o god_n messenger_n speak_v in_o his_o name_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v soever_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v 23._o joh._n 20._o 23._o unto_o they_o and_o who_o soever_o sin_n you_o retain_v they_o be_v retain_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n of_o a_o secure_a sinner_n who_o heart_n be_v destitute_a of_o god_n fear_n when_o as_o he_o show_v no_o reverence_n and_o respect_n to_o his_o ambassador_n send_v unto_o they_o on_o so_o weighty_a a_o message_n which_o concern_v they_o as_o much_o as_o their_o eternal_a life_n or_o death_n beside_o it_o argue_v plain_o that_o their_o heart_n be_v still_o possess_v with_o carnal_a security_n who_o show_v no_o reverence_n unto_o the_o preacher_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o they_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n of_o awaken_v and_o rouse_a man_n up_o out_o of_o this_o spiritual_a lethargy_n wherein_o otherwise_o they_o will_v sleep_v to_o their_o everlasting_a perdition_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o possible_a that_o any_o who_o have_v receive_v this_o great_a benefit_n by_o their_o mean_n and_o ministry_n but_o that_o for_o ever_o after_o they_o shall_v respect_v and_o reverence_v they_o who_o under_o god_n be_v and_o be_v the_o alone_a instrument_n and_o mean_n of_o confer_v and_o preserve_v this_o benefit_n upon_o they_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o sign_n of_o carnal_a security_n according_a unto_o which_o if_o we_o careful_o examine_v ourselves_o we_o may_v clear_o know_v in_o what_o case_n we_o stand_v and_o whether_o our_o heart_n be_v possess_v with_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n or_o be_v quite_o destitute_a of_o it_o they_o be_v whole_o take_v up_o with_o carnal_a security_n to_o the_o end_n that_o if_o we_o find_v ourselves_o infect_v with_o this_o dangerous_a poison_n we_o may_v use_v the_o mean_n follow_v as_o spiritual_a antidote_n to_o overcome_v and_o drive_v it_o from_o our_o heart_n or_o if_o we_o find_v our_o heart_n purge_v already_o in_o some_o measure_n from_o it_o and_o endue_v with_o god_n fear_n we_o may_v use_v they_o notwithstanding_o that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o cleanse_v from_o this_o security_n and_o that_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n may_v be_v still_o preserve_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n chap._n viii_o of_o such_o reason_n as_o may_v move_v we_o to_o abhor_v carnal_a security_n and_o to_o use_v all_o mean_n either_o to_o prevent_v it_o or_o to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o §._o 1_o that_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o have_v our_o heart_n wrought_v unto_o the_o hatred_n of_o this_o vice_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o physic_n it_o be_v a_o thing_n of_o great_a difficulty_n to_o discover_v true_o and_o thorough_o the_o disease_n of_o the_o patient_n and_o the_o state_n of_o his_o body_n and_o yet_o this_o skill_n be_v most_o necessary_a
heed_n and_o take_v heed_n we_o shall_v escape_v §._o 6_o that_o carnal_a security_n expose_v we_o to_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n second_o this_o carnal_a security_n bring_v upon_o we_o god_n fearful_a judgement_n as_o appear_v by_o many_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n wherein_o 21._o deut._n 19_o 19_o 20_o 21._o they_o be_v denounce_v and_o many_o example_n of_o secure_a sinner_n upon_o who_o they_o have_v be_v inflict_v so_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o hear_n the_o word_n of_o the_o curse_v record_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n unto_o thirst_n he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o then_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o that_o book_n shall_v lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v separate_v he_o unto_o evil_n thus_o because_o the_o ruler_n of_o jerusalem_n say_v we_o 18._o esa_n 28._o 15_o 18._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 when_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n shall_v pass_v through_o it_o shall_v not_o come_v unto_o we_o for_o we_o have_v make_v lie_v our_o refuge_n and_o under_o falsehood_n have_v we_o hide_v ourselves_o therefore_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o their_o covenant_n with_o death_n shall_v be_v disannul_v and_o their_o agreement_n with_o hell_n shall_v not_o stand_v and_o that_o when_o the_o overflow_a scourge_n shall_v pass_v through_o they_o shall_v be_v tread_v down_o by_o it_o so_o because_o the_o residue_n of_o israel_n live_v in_o great_a iniquity_n blood_n and_o perverseness_n say_v in_o their_o security_n the_o lord_n have_v forsake_v 10._o ezech._n 9_o 9_o 10._o the_o earth_n and_o see_v not_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o his_o 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condemnation_n but_o most_o fearful_a be_v the_o estate_n of_o secure_a man_n in_o respect_n of_o that_o fearful_a condemnation_n which_o they_o plunge_v themselves_o into_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v when_o as_o they_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v deprive_v of_o heavenly_a joy_n but_o be_v also_o for_o ever_o torment_v with_o hellish_a torment_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o reckless_a and_o secure_a servant_n who_o lord_n come_v in_o a_o day_n when_o he_o look_v not_o for_o he_o and_o in_o a_o hour_n that_o he_o be_v not_o aware_a of_o and_o not_o only_o deprive_v he_o of_o the_o reward_n give_v to_o the_o faithful_a servant_n who_o he_o find_v well_o employ_v but_o also_o cut_v he_o off_o and_o appoint_v 51._o matt._n 24._o 50_o 51._o he_o his_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n neither_o shall_v they_o be_v subject_a only_o to_o ordinary_a punishment_n and_o torture_n in_o this_o hellish_a condemnation_n though_o 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shall_v be_v no_o further_o day_n of_o vengeance_n take_v but_o every_o sinner_n shall_v be_v punish_v to_o the_o full_a according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o quantity_n of_o his_o sin_n §._o 9_o that_o carnal_a security_n be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n final_o as_o this_o carnal_a security_n be_v in_o itself_o sinful_a the_o cause_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o punishment_n so_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o there_o be_v no_o relation_n or_o respect_n of_o evil_n want_v in_o it_o itself_o also_o be_v a_o fearful_a punishment_n of_o other_o sin_n for_o when_o we_o not_o only_o put_v out_o the_o small_a spark_n of_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n remain_v in_o we_o and_o put_v to_o silence_v our_o own_o conscience_n accuse_v we_o for_o sin_n but_o
heart_n good_a out_o of_o which_o we_o bring_v it_o more_o especial_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n appear_v in_o the_o purity_n of_o our_o word_n when_o as_o we_o delight_v in_o the_o language_n of_o canaan_n and_o cheerful_o entertain_v one_o another_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o with_o holy_a conference_n and_o when_o as_o our_o speech_n be_v powder_v with_o the_o salt_n 29._o eph._n 4._o 29._o of_o wisdom_n and_o minister_v grace_n unto_o the_o hearer_n edify_v one_o another_o in_o our_o most_o holy_a faith_n so_o also_o pure_a hand_n be_v a_o sign_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n that_o always_o go_v together_o and_o both_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o 13._o psal_n 24._o 4._o &_o 73._o 13._o righteousness_n be_v sign_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a heart_n even_o as_o clear_a stream_n be_v a_o sign_n that_o the_o fountain_n be_v pure_a from_o which_o they_o spring_v whereas_o if_o the_o hand_n be_v full_a of_o blood_n cruelty_n and_o oppression_n bribery_n and_o extortion_n fraud_n and_o deceit_n it_o be_v more_o than_o manifest_a that_o our_o heart_n remain_v still_o pollute_v with_o fleshly_a lust_n whatsoever_o profession_n we_o make_v of_o purity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v high_o to_o esteem_v it_o now_o when_o by_o these_o sign_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o pulse_n we_o come_v to_o know_v the_o state_n of_o our_o heart_n whether_o they_o be_v choke_v up_o with_o the_o gross_a humour_n of_o sinful_a lust_n or_o inlive_v and_o quicken_v with_o purity_n and_o holiness_n as_o it_o be_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o grace_n which_o enable_v we_o to_o the_o action_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n if_o we_o have_v it_o not_o or_o preserve_v it_o in_o we_o if_o we_o already_o have_v it_o and_o first_o we_o be_v to_o have_v it_o in_o high_a esteem_n as_o be_v a_o most_o precious_a jewel_n not_o to_o be_v value_v with_o any_o worldly_a wealth_n for_o it_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o love_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v not_o purify_v 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o by_o faith_n this_o holy_a guest_n of_o divine_a love_n will_v not_o lodge_v in_o it_o without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n command_v towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o not_o grow_v from_o the_o root_n of_o love_n it_o fail_v of_o its_o end_n and_o consequent_o be_v do_v in_o vain_a it_o be_v the_o chief_a place_n of_o residence_n where_o god_n holy_a spirit_n dwell_v exercise_v his_o virtue_n and_o show_v his_o divine_a power_n and_o majesty_n for_o if_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n 19_o 1._o cor._n 3._o 16._o &_o 6._o 19_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n then_o sure_a our_o heart_n be_v purify_v be_v the_o holy_a of_o holy_a which_o be_v his_o own_o peculiar_a no_o man_n may_v enter_v or_o pry_v into_o it_o and_o if_o we_o be_v the_o habitation_n of_o his_o holy_a and_o glorious_a majesty_n then_o be_v the_o sanctify_a heart_n his_o privy_a chamber_n in_o which_o he_o sup_v with_o we_o and_o his_o bedcamber_n 18._o apoc._n 3_o 18._o in_o which_o he_o lodge_v it_o be_v that_o pure_a crystal_n fountain_n which_o purify_v all_o our_o action_n make_v they_o accept_v as_o white_a in_o god_n sight_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v spot_v and_o cause_v all_o other_o gift_n of_o god_n to_o be_v pure_a unto_o we_o for_o to_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a but_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o final_o it_o be_v this_o purity_n of_o heart_n whereby_o we_o attain_v unto_o assurance_n of_o blessedness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o pure_a in_o heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n and_o the_o psalmist_n propound_v this_o great_a question_n 8._o matth._n 5._o 8._o who_o shall_v ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o who_o shall_v stand_v in_o his_o holy_a place_n 4._o psal_n 24._o 3_o 4._o thus_o resolve_v it_o he_o that_o have_v clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o if_o thus_o consider_v the_o excellency_n of_o this_o jewel_n we_o do_v esteem_v it_o according_a to_o its_o true_a value_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o for_o according_a to_o that_o estimate_n which_o we_o set_v upon_o god_n rich_a gift_n such_o be_v his_o bounty_n in_o bestow_v they_o if_o we_o think_v they_o much_o worth_n we_o shall_v have_v much_o if_o of_o little_a value_n we_o shall_v have_v they_o but_o in_o little_a measure_n but_o if_o we_o contemn_v and_o neglect_v they_o as_o thing_n of_o no_o price_n and_o as_o those_o ruffian_n who_o object_n purity_n as_o a_o imputation_n and_o esteem_v this_o cleanness_n of_o heart_n and_o hand_n the_o foul_a blemish_n and_o aspersion_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v unto_o we_o none_o at_o all_o but_o will_v pronounce_v against_o we_o that_o fearful_a say_n he_o that_o be_v filthy_a 11._o apoc._n 22._o 11._o let_v he_o be_v filthy_a still_o for_o he_o will_v not_o cast_v his_o pearl_n before_o swine_n that_o will_v tread_v they_o under_o their_o filthy_a foot_n he_o will_v not_o give_v much_o of_o his_o grace_n to_o they_o who_o have_v but_o small_a esteem_n of_o they_o but_o to_o those_o who_o prize_v they_o high_o he_o will_v give_v they_o liberal_o because_o the_o thankfulness_n of_o their_o heart_n will_v hold_v proportion_n with_o that_o price_n which_o their_o judgement_n shall_v set_v upon_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n david_n be_v never_o near_o drip_v into_o the_o puddle_n of_o impurity_n then_o when_o he_o prefer_v worldly_a prosperity_n before_o 13._o psal_n 73._o 13._o sanctity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n never_o be_v he_o near_o to_o a_o pollute_a heart_n then_o when_o he_o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v it_o in_o vain_a beside_o the_o more_o we_o esteem_v this_o purity_n the_o more_o dear_o will_v we_o love_v it_o and_o the_o more_o earnest_o will_v we_o labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v plentiful_o enrich_v with_o it_o beg_v it_o of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sole_a giver_n of_o it_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n and_o desire_v that_o he_o will_v work_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o the_o lord_n liberal_a in_o himself_o to_o bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o they_o who_o esteem_v they_o will_v give_v this_o purity_n unto_o we_o with_o a_o much_o more_o bountiful_a hand_n have_v free_o bind_v himself_o hereunto_o by_o his_o gracious_a promise_n that_o if_o we_o ask_v we_o shall_v have_v and_o if_o we_o seek_v we_o shall_v find_v 7._o matth._n 7._o 7._o the_o lord_n be_v as_o ready_a to_o bless_v the_o mean_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o their_o end_n as_o we_o can_v be_v to_o use_v they_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n accompany_v a_o pollute_a heart_n on_o the_o other_o side_n let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o do_v accompany_v a_o heart_n that_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n for_o it_o make_v 21._o 1._o king_n 21._o all_o appearance_n of_o grace_n though_o never_o so_o excellent_a to_o be_v nothing_o less_o in_o truth_n and_o but_o sole_a semblance_n and_o show_n wherein_o be_v nothing_o but_o mere_a hypocrisy_n our_o humiliation_n like_o ahab_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o heart_n but_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a habit_n and_o like_o the_o israelite_n who_o hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n and_o afflict_v their_o soul_n only_o in_o the_o 5._o esa_n 58._o 5._o day_n of_o their_o fast_n their_o heart_n remain_v full_a of_o pride_n and_o cruelty_n our_o zeal_n like_o iehu_n who_o destroy_v idolatry_n to_o build_v up_o his_o own_o kingdom_n 28._o 1._o king_n 10._o 28._o our_o obedience_n like_o herod_n which_o be_v but_o to_o the_o half_n and_o only_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o his_o carnal_a lust_n our_o profession_n and_o follow_v christ_n like_o that_o of_o judas_n which_o be_v no_o further_o than_o he_o see_v it_o will_v stand_v 6._o joh._n 12._o 5_o 6._o with_o his_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n our_o bounty_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n like_o that_o of_o ananias_n which_o be_v to_o be_v
praise_v of_o man_n and_o not_o to_o be_v approve_v of_o god_n it_o make_v our_o prayer_n unacceptable_a to_o god_n for_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v us._n it_o pollute_v all_o 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o our_o action_n as_o the_o corrupt_a fountain_n pollute_v all_o the_o stream_n that_o issue_n from_o it_o and_o make_v all_o the_o creature_n to_o become_v unclean_a for_o unto_o they_o 15._o tit._n 1._o 15._o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v final_o it_o prophane_v all_o our_o vow_n of_o holiness_n and_o make_v all_o our_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n unsettled_a fickle_a and_o unconstant_a like_a unto_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o ague_n which_o proceed_v not_o from_o natural_a heat_n but_o from_o distemper_n and_o therefore_o end_v in_o unnatural_a coldness_n the_o harbinger_n of_o death_n for_o these_o flushing_n and_o flashing_n of_o devotion_n be_v not_o cause_v with_o that_o kindly_a heat_n of_o divine_a love_n but_o with_o the_o scorch_a fire_n of_o blind_a and_o distemper_a zeal_n kindle_v with_o self-love_n and_o worldly_a respect_n and_o therefore_o last_v no_o long_o than_o they_o last_v whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o righteousness_n which_o be_v ground_v on_o it_o be_v like_o a_o goodly_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n which_o fall_v to_o the_o ground_n when_o the_o tempest_n of_o trial_n arise_v like_o the_o cake_n of_o which_o the_o prophet_n 4._o hos_fw-la 7._o 8._o &_o 6._o 4._o speak_v which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v outward_o scorch_v and_o more_o then_o enough_o yet_o be_v it_o not_o half_o bake_v and_o therefore_o heavy_a and_o not_o to_o be_v digest_v by_o god_n stomach_n and_o as_o the_o morning_n dew_n or_o cloud_n which_o vanish_v away_o and_o like_o the_o blade_n spring_v from_o the_o seed_n sow_v in_o stony_a ground_n which_o for_o want_n of_o earth_n and_o moisture_n wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o affliction_n and_o persecution_n rise_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o second_o mean_n of_o a_o pure_a heart_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n and_o these_o be_v the_o argument_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o esteem_v and_o seek_v after_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v the_o contrary_n now_o when_o our_o 9_o act._n 15._o 9_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o be_v a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o purify_v the_o heart_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v not_o by_o any_o virtue_n that_o be_v in_o itself_o but_o by_o apply_v unto_o we_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o corruption_n and_o to_o kill_v and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o lust_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o see_v so_o long_o as_o we_o continue_v in_o infidelity_n our_o heart_n will_v also_o cintinue_v in_o their_o impurity_n this_o must_v make_v we_o labour_n to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o estate_n and_o to_o use_v to_o this_o purpose_n all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o this_o faith_n may_v be_v begin_v and_o increase_v in_o us._n second_o let_v we_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n bewail_v those_o sin_n in_o which_o former_o we_o delight_v and_o hate_v those_o corruption_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o love_v and_o because_o we_o can_v at_o once_o purge_v the_o deep_a sink_n of_o our_o pollute_a heart_n from_o all_o their_o filthiness_n therefore_o we_o must_v make_v it_o our_o daily_a work_n and_o do_v it_o by_o degree_n and_o see_v we_o can_v in_o one_o assault_n overcome_v these_o curse_a canaanites_n we_o must_v continual_o make_v war_n against_o they_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o one_o after_o another_o as_o god_n by_o his_o spirit_n shall_v enable_v us._n especial_o let_v we_o not_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n suffer_v the_o son_n of_o anakim_n our_o great_a and_o giantlike_a corruption_n fortify_v themselves_o in_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n nor_o let_v those_o agag_n which_o have_v rule_v and_o reign_v most_o in_o we_o live_v out_o of_o any_o carnal_a respect_n but_o let_v we_o even_o at_o the_o first_o strike_v at_o these_o main_a root_n which_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o pluck_v up_o many_o of_o the_o branch_n will_v die_v for_o want_v of_o that_o sap_n of_o bitterness_n which_o they_o suck_v from_o they_o and_o let_v we_o drive_v out_o these_o master_n bee_n and_o whole_a swarm_n of_o carnal_a lust_n will_v issue_v after_o they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v the_o purity_n of_o our_o heart_n now_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v thus_o purify_v our_o next_o care_n must_v be_v to_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o purity_n and_o cleanness_n for_o as_o the_o clean_a house_n will_v gather_v soil_n if_o it_o be_v not_o sometime_o sweep_v and_o the_o bright_a armour_n and_o weapon_n be_v apt_a to_o take_v rust_n if_o they_o be_v not_o often_o scour_v and_o oil_v so_o much_o more_o will_v our_o heart_n remove_v to_o their_o natural_a uncleanness_n and_o even_o rust_v again_o in_o their_o corruption_n if_o we_o once_o only_o take_v pain_n to_o cleanse_v they_o and_o afterward_o be_v careless_a to_o maintain_v they_o in_o their_o purity_n first_o therefore_o we_o must_v keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n and_o as_o the_o wiseman_n exhort_v above_o all_o observation_n observe_v they_o that_o they_o be_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o not_o carry_v away_o from_o god_n with_o loose_a wander_n and_o so_o dina-like_a be_v defile_v with_o carnal_a and_o worldly_a lust_n for_o these_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v conquer_v but_o not_o quite_o kill_v they_o be_v beat_v and_o expel_v as_o it_o be_v out_o of_o this_o city_n but_o not_o quite_o banish_v out_o of_o our_o coast_n for_o they_o lie_v lurk_v in_o secret_a corner_n and_o in_o ambushment_n and_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o neglect_v our_o watch_n and_o leave_v the_o gate_n 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