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〈◊〉_d eye_n may_v be_v anoint_v with_o eye-â—â—ve_a and_o that_o he_o which_o be_v truth_n may_v use_v thou_o into_o all_o truth_n who_o be_v sanctiâ—â—tion_n that_o he_o will_v sanctify_v thou_o â—o_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n to_o wash_v we_o â—t_z we_o may_v be_v holy_a who_o before_o the_o â—â—â—ndation_n of_o the_o world_n have_v choose_v we_o â—â—t_n we_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o that_o he_o â—â—ld_v bless_v all_o mean_n lead_v thereto_o â—â—t_n his_o blessing_n may_v go_v along_o with_o the_o â—â—ours_n of_o that_o his_o servant_n the_o auâ—â—ur_n of_o this_o eook_n be_v the_o unfeigned_a deâ—â—â—_n of_o he_o who_o be_v a_o unworthy_a servant_n jesus_n christ_n and_o thy_o friend_n jo._n norcott_n to_o the_o reader_n in_o commendation_n of_o this_o book_n reader_n two_o thing_n be_v chief_o treat_v of_o
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do_v unfold_v this_o question_n that_o of_o jeremiah_n be_v very_o full_a and_o clear_a where_o the_o lord_n by_o the_o prophet_n do_v discover_v himself_o in_o these_o word_n but_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o true_a god_n he_o be_v the_o live_a god_n and_o a_o everlasting_a king_n at_o who_o wrath_n the_o earth_n shall_v tremble_v and_o the_o nation_n shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o abide_v his_o indignation_n jer._n 10.10_o to_o this_o may_v be_v add_v hebrew_n 3.4_o the_o word_n whereof_o be_v these_o for_o every_o house_n be_v build_v by_o some_o man_n but_o he_o that_o build_v all_o thing_n be_v god_n who_o be_v a_o spirit_n 4.24_o spirit_n i_o h._n 4.24_o or_o spiritual_a essence_n pure_a 1.13_o pure_a hebr._n 1.13_o perfect_a 18.30_o perfect_a psal_n 18.30_o eternal_a 32.4_o eternal_a deut._n 32.4_o incomprehensible_a 33.27_o incomprehensible_a deut._n 33.27_o have_v his_o be_v of_o and_o from_o himself_o and_o give_v be_v to_o all_o creature_n of_o which_o he_o be_v the_o supreme_a 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be_v there_o if_o i_o take_v the_o wing_n of_o the_o morning_n and_o dwell_v in_o the_o uttermost_a part_n of_o the_o sea_n even_o there_o shall_v thy_o hand_n lead_v i_o and_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v hold_v i_o psal_n 139.7_o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12._o so_o that_o god_n dwell_v in_o heaven_n by_o his_o glorious_a essential_a presence_n in_o hell_n by_o his_o wrath_n and_o just_a judgement_n in_o the_o world_n by_o his_o common_a mercy_n and_o in_o his_o saint_n by_o his_o spirit_n whereby_o they_o be_v regenerate_v sanctify_a assist_v and_o assure_a oâ—_n his_o favour_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o his_o ordinance_n and_o under_o this_o last_o consideration_n iâ—_n my_o ensue_a discourse_n i_o shall_v consider_v thâ—_n house_n of_o god_n that_o a_o believe_a people_n in_o who_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v confirm_v by_o the_o in-dwelling_n of_o the_o spirit_n oâ—_n grace_n in_o its_o operation_n and_o powerful_a influence_n whereby_o they_o be_v draw_v forth_o to_o walk_v with_o the_o lord_n christ_n in_o the_o faith_n and_o practice_n of_o his_o truth_n according_a to_o his_o reveal_v will_n contain_v in_o his_o word_n such_o a_o people_n upon_o a_o scripture-account_n may_v be_v call_v the_o lords-house_n the_o apostle_n peter_n write_v to_o the_o saint_n scatter_v abroad_o consider_v they_o as_o people_n in_o covenant_n with_o christ_n and_o partaker_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o sanctification_n and_o obedience_n put_v they_o under_o this_o denomination_n you_o also_o as_o lively_a stone_n say_v he_o 2.5_o 1_o pet._n 2.5_o be_v build_v up_o a_o spiritual_a house_n a_o holy_a priesthood_n to_o offer_v up_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a to_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n so_o hebr._n 3.6_o christ_n as_o a_o son_n over_o his_o own_o house_n who_o house_n be_v we_o if_o we_o hold_v fast_o the_o confidence_n and_o the_o rejoice_v of_o the_o hope_n firm_a into_o the_o end_n the_o believe_v ephesian_n likewise_o be_v in_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o christ_n in_o they_o by_o his_o spirit_n operate_a and_o work_v they_o up_o to_o sanctification_n and_o obedience_n and_o seal_v the_o promise_n unto_o they_o the_o apostle_n consider_v their_o near_a relation_n unto_o god_n which_o they_o be_v hereby_o bring_v â—nto_o have_v these_o expression_n concern_v they_o now_o therefore_o say_v he_o 22_o eph_n 2_o 1_o 20_o 21_o 22_o you_o be_v no_o more_o stranger_n and_o foreigner_n but_o fellow-citizen_n with_o the_o saint_n and_o of_o the_o household_n â—f_fw-fr god_n and_o be_v build_v upon_o the_o foundation_n â—f_n the_o apostle_n and_o prophet_n jesus_n christ_n himself_o be_v the_o chief_a corner_n stone_n in_o who_o all_o the_o building_n fit_o frame_v together_o grow_v unto_o a_o holy_a temple_n in_o the_o lord_n â—n_v who_o you_o also_o be_v build_v together_o for_o a_o habitation_n of_o god_n through_o the_o spirit_n thus_o god_n people_n be_v his_o habitation_n as_o god_n have_v say_v i_o will_v dwell_v in_o they_o and_o walk_v in_o they_o and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n 2_o cor._n 6.16_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n do_v bear_v testimony_n to_o this_o truth_n isai_n 66.1_o 2._o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n the_o heaven_n be_v my_o throne_n &_o the_o earth_n be_v my_o footstool_n where_o be_v the_o house_n that_o you_o build_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o where_o be_v the_o place_n of_o my_o rest_n for_o all_o those_o thing_n have_v my_o hand_n make_v and_o all_o those_o thing_n have_v be_v say_v the_o lord_n but_o to_o this_o man_n will_v i_o look_v even_o to_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o tremble_v at_o my_o word_n two_o thing_n brief_o we_o may_v note_v in_o these_o word_n first_o the_o question_n propound_v where_o be_v the_o house_n that_o you_o build_v unto_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n and_o where_o be_v the_o place_n of_o mâ—_n rest_n second_o the_o lord_n answer_v to_o hiâ—_n own_o question_n but_o to_o this_o man_n will_v i_o look_v even_o to_o he_o that_o be_v poor_a and_o of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o tremble_v at_o my_o word_n now_o how_o will_v the_o lord_n look_v to_o this_o man_n sure_o to_o make_v his_o abode_n with_o he_o to_o takâ—_n up_o his_o residence_n and_o dwell_n with_o he_o and_o in_o he_o by_o his_o spirit_n of_o grace_n quicken_a revive_a comfort_v and_o replenish_n the_o soul_n with_o assurance_n of_o his_o favouâ—_n in_o christ_n endow_v they_o with_o sucâ—_n gift_n and_o qualification_n of_o grace_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o offer_v up_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n acceptable_a to_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n i_o dwell_v in_o the_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n 57.15_o be_v 57.15_o say_v the_o lord_n with_o he_o also_o that_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a and_o humble_a spirit_n to_o revive_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o humble_a and_o to_o revive_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o contrite_a one_o judas_n one_o of_o christ_n disciple_n but_o not_o iscariot_n put_v forth_o this_o question_n to_o his_o lord_n lord_n faith_n he_o how_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o will_v manifest_v thyself_o unto_o we_o and_o not_o unto_o the_o world_n jesus_n answer_v and_o say_v unto_o he_o if_o any_o man_n love_v i_o he_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n 23_o joh._n â—4_n 23_o and_o my_o father_n will_v love_v he_o and_o we_o will_v come_v unto_o he_o and_o make_v our_o abode_n with_o he_o there_o god_n work_n in_o the_o sâ—ul_a by_o he_o in_o â—â—_o dwell_n there_o now_o how_o will_v the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n come_v to_o such_o a_o soul_n to_o take_v up_o their_o abode_n sure_o by_o that_o illuminate_n and_o quicken_a spirit_n of_o truth_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n enlighten_v the_o understanding_n inform_v the_o judgement_n rectify_v the_o will_n subdue_a corruption_n and_o
active_a in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n which_o concern_v its_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o edification_n comfort_n 11._o 1_o thes_n 5.9_o 10_o 11._o and_o assurance_n of_o other_o and_o that_o not_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o merit_n or_o desert_n on_o the_o creature_n part_n but_o to_o glorify_v god_n that_o have_v free_o give_v forth_o both_o mean_n and_o merit_n in_o his_o son_n who_o god_n the_o father_n have_v ordain_v supreme_a head_n king_n and_o governor_n to_o his_o church_n and_o people_n that_o man_n may_v honour_v the_o son_n by_o obedience_n to_o his_o law_n as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n 23._o joh._n 5.22_o 23._o unto_o which_o obedience_n through_o faith_n in_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n god_n the_o father_n have_v annex_v the_o promise_n of_o salvation_n of_o his_o own_o free_a love_n and_o rich_a mercy_n 9_o heb._n 5_o 9_o so_o that_o salvation_n be_v on_o god_n part_n a_o act_n of_o mercy_n on_o christ_n part_n a_o act_n of_o merit_n on_o man_n part_n it_o be_v undeserved_a in_o his_o best_a obedience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o of_o he_o that_o will_v nor_o of_o he_o that_o run_v but_o of_o god_n that_o show_v mercy_n rom._n 9.16_o a_o second_o use_v which_o the_o aforementioned_a consideration_n may_v direct_v we_o unto_o admiration_n the_o second_o use_n be_v of_o admiration_n be_v a_o use_n of_o admiration_n it_o may_v raise_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o behold_v with_o admiration_n god_n great_a love_n thereupon_o all_o the_o work_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v admire_v of_o his_o saint_n especial_o his_o gâ—ace_n in_o christ_n to_o effect_v holiness_n in_o his_o people_n and_o happiness_n thereupon_o and_o rich_a mercy_n manifest_v in_o all_o his_o proceed_n in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n towards_o man_n a_o sinful_a and_o undeserving_a creature_n who_o by_o sin_n have_v dishonour_v god_n deface_v his_o image_n of_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n wherein_o he_o be_v at_o first_o create_v and_o deprive_v himself_o of_o the_o 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the_o deed_n of_o the_o law_n to_o behold_v the_o creature_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o his_o son_n and_o to_o bestow_v upon_o he_o heavenly_a felicity_n and_o eternal_a life_n be_v admirable_a mercy_n and_o he_o be_v to_o be_v admire_v in_o all_o they_o that_o believe_v it_o 2_o thes_n 1.10_o they_o may_v say_v with_o the_o psalmist_n what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o psal_n 8.4_o and_o with_o the_o apostle_n o_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o riches_n both_o of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n how_o unsearchable_a be_v his_o judgement_n and_o his_o way_n past_o find_v out_o for_o who_o have_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o who_o have_v be_v his_o counsellor_n or_o who_o have_v first_o give_v to_o he_o and_o it_o shall_v be_v recompense_v unto_o he_o again_o for_o of_o he_o and_o through_o he_o and_o to_o he_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n rom._n 11.33_o 34_o 35_o 36._o three_o be_v it_o so_o concernment_n the_o three_o use_n be_v of_o examination_n self_n examination_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o way_n be_v a_o christian_n duty_n and_o of_o great_a concernment_n that_o holiness_n ever_o become_v the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o to_o be_v find_v adorn_v therewith_o be_v matter_n of_o great_a concernment_n it_o may_v then_o put_v we_o upon_o a_o three_o use_v by_o way_n of_o examination_n to_o move_v we_o to_o examine_v our_o own_o heart_n and_o way_n how_o far_o we_o have_v attain_v to_o the_o ornament_n of_o holiness_n which_o so_o become_v the_o people_n of_o god_n and_o in_o the_o prosecution_n of_o this_o duty_n two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v first_n our_o heart_n or_o inward_a man_n second_o our_o way_n or_o outward_a walking_n we_o may_v know_v our_o holiness_n by_o our_o heavenliness_n have_v the_o lord_n through_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o operation_n thereof_o manifest_v to_o thy_o soul_n the_o great_a suffering_n of_o christ_n to_o procure_v the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n together_o with_o the_o privilege_n of_o adoption_n justification_n and_o salvation_n have_v he_o show_v thou_o the_o dignity_n of_o christ_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o office_n king_n priest_n and_o prophet_n have_v he_o seal_v the_o benefit_n and_o privilege_n thereof_o to_o thy_o soul_n with_o the_o signet_n of_o his_o love_n through_o the_o demonstration_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o thy_o great_a consolation_n in_o the_o enjoyment_n thereof_o so_o that_o thy_o mind_n and_o affection_n be_v thereby_o raise_v up_o from_o earthly_a and_o carnal_a object_n and_o seat_v on_o god_n with_o so_o earnest_a a_o desire_n and_o delight_n in_o he_o that_o thou_o can_v true_o say_v with_o the_o psalm_a who_o have_v i_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o and_o there_o be_v none_o opon_n earth_n that_o i_o desire_v beside_o thou_o psal_n 73.25_o 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 psal_n 119.111_o when_o thou_o can_v experience_n by_o a_o supernatural_a work_n of_o grace_n that_o thy_o affection_n be_v so_o fix_v on_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o can_v sincere_o love_v he_o for_o his_o own_o sake_n and_o in_o love_n to_o he_o bear_v a_o affectionate_a esteem_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o his_o testimony_n statute_n ordinance_n and_o command_n so_o as_o to_o make_v they_o thy_o choice_n psal_n 119.30_o or_o choose_v subject_n of_o thy_o meditation_n and_o rule_v of_o observation_n when_o thou_o can_v experience_n thy_o will_n by_o grace_n make_v free_a to_o stand_v in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o as_o in_o love_n to_o he_o submit_v and_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o all_o his_o dispensation_n serve_v worship_n and_o obey_v he_o in_o all_o his_o institution_n when_o thou_o can_v experience_n thy_o desire_n draw_v forth_o towards_o he_o with_o holy_a long_n thirsting_n and_o pant_n after_o more_o enjoyment_n of_o he_o and_o supplication_n to_o he_o for_o further_a strength_n and_o power_n of_o grace_n to_o assist_v thou_o support_n and_o uphold_v thou_o against_o those_o corruption_n and_o temptation_n that_o attend_v thou_o lest_o thou_o shall_v thereby_o be_v overcome_v to_o sin_n against_o god_n to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o his_o name_n the_o grief_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o stain_v the_o profession_n of_o his_o truth_n when_o thou_o can_v experience_n this_o end_n in_o thy_o desire_n and_o supplication_n for_o his_o assist_a grace_n as_o aforesaid_a action_n the_o saint_n end_n in_o their_o desire_n and_o supplication_n to_o god_n for_o grace_n a_o right_a end_n crown_v the_o action_n not_o only_o that_o thou_o may_v not_o dishonour_v god_n by_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o thou_o may_v honour_v he_o by_o such_o motion_n and_o action_n as_o may_v answer_v his_o will_n in_o his_o command_n to_o the_o experience_n of_o self-end_n self-righteousness_n self-merit_n and_o carnal_a delight_n and_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n in_o a_o die_a or_o dead_a condition_n in_o thou_o and_o thou_o dead_a to_o they_o so_o as_o not_o to_o have_v any_o motion_n or_o action_n thereunto_o approve_v by_o thou_o when_o thou_o can_v experience_n such_o a_o love_n to_o the_o lord_n as_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n thou_o can_v perform_v office_n of_o love_n towards_o all_o man_n as_o opportunity_n serve_v thou_o 6.10_o gal._n 6.10_o and_o that_o as_o they_o be_v his_o workmanship_n by_o creation_n but_o especial_o to_o his_o saint_n as_o they_o bear_v his_o image_n by_o regeneration_n for_o every_o one_o that_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o 1_o joh._n 5.1_o so_o when_o thou_o can_v experience_n such_o a_o supernatural_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o every_o
press_v after_o it_o but_o lie_v under_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o own_o weakness_n be_v cast_v down_o with_o doubt_n and_o fear_n of_o his_o not_o be_v accept_v with_o god_n because_o he_o can_v attain_v to_o holiness_n in_o the_o perfection_n thereof_o but_o although_o the_o full_a perfection_n of_o holiness_n will_v not_o be_v attain_v till_o this_o vile_a body_n be_v change_v and_o this_o mortal_a have_v put_v on_o immortality_n yet_o notwithstanding_o when_o the_o creature_n endeavour_n after_o holiness_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o work_n of_o grace_n and_o renew_v mind_n and_o be_v perform_v in_o obedience_n to_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o spot_n and_o stain_n of_o sin_n be_v behold_v with_o grief_n of_o heart_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n thereunto_o apply_v by_o faith_n both_o person_n and_o performance_n shall_v assure_o be_v accept_v and_o through_o the_o sanctify_a grace_n of_o christ_n shall_v appear_v in_o the_o comely_a ornament_n of_o holiness_n without_o 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invest_v with_o it_o be_v true_a that_o wicked_a man_n may_v and_o many_o time_n do_v enjoy_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o this_o world_n felicity_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n thereof_o while_o god_n faithful_a servant_n suffer_v hard_a thing_n which_o make_v david_n at_o a_o stand_n till_o he_o go_v into_o the_o sanctuary_n of_o god_n and_o gain_v understanding_n in_o the_o promise_v of_o true_a felicity_n in_o eternal_a life_n make_v to_o the_o sanctify_a one_o and_o then_o he_o understand_v the_o end_n of_o those_o wicked_a and_o unholy_a man_n that_o as_o to_o true_a peace_n with_o god_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n as_o to_o enjoyment_n of_o communion_n with_o he_o in_o grace_n here_o or_o in_o glory_n hereafter_o there_o be_v no_o promise_n make_v to_o they_o in_o that_o their_o unsanctified_a estate_n and_o therefore_o he_o put_v on_o this_o resolution_n but_o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v behold_v thy_o face_n in_o righteousness_n i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v when_o i_o awake_v with_o thy_o likeness_n psal_n 17.15_o there_o be_v no_o behold_v god_n without_o holiness_n with_o true_a satisfaction_n to_o thy_o soul_n wherefore_o let_v that_o exhortation_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o we_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n o_o let_v the_o consideration_n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o holiness_n strengthen_v the_o exhortation_n upon_o our_o spirit_n so_o as_o to_o quicken_v we_o in_o our_o motion_n after_o the_o attainment_n thereof_o second_o let_v we_o be_v exhort_v to_o put_v on_o this_o ornament_n of_o holiness_n upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o the_o which_o be_v very_o great_a in_o several_a respect_n first_o it_o be_v very_o beautiful_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n it_o bear_v his_o image_n and_o adorn_v the_o soul_n with_o the_o likeness_n of_o himself_o it_o beautify_v the_o profession_n of_o truth_n and_o fill_v the_o soul_n with_o love_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o all_o man_n yea_o those_o excellent_a fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n as_o love_n joy_n peâ—ce_n long-suffering_a goodness_n faith_n meekness_n temperance_n against_o which_o there_o be_v no_o law_n what_o be_v they_o but_o effect_n of_o sanctification_n 1_o cor._n 6.11_o 1_o pet._n 1.2_o therefore_o let_v all_o person_n that_o make_v profession_n of_o christ_n be_v exhort_v to_o worship_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n 96.9_o ps_n 110.3_o ps_n 96.9_o second_o holiness_n be_v of_o great_a excellency_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o descent_n it_o be_v of_o a_o heavenly_a birth_n those_o only_o be_v the_o person_n invest_v with_o it_o that_o be_v bear_v not_o of_o blood_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o of_o the_o will_n of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n joh._n 1.13_o joh._n 3.3_o 5._o it_o be_v the_o church_n that_o be_v sanctify_v in_o christ_n jesus_n and_o call_v to_o be_v saint_n rom._n 1.7_o 1_o cor._n 1.2_o and_o for_o the_o church_n he_o give_v himself_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n through_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v present_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n ephes_n 5.26_o 27._o holiness_n be_v therefore_o of_o great_a excellency_n as_o also_o the_o excellency_n of_o holiness_n do_v demonstrate_v itself_o by_o its_o valuation_n nothing_o below_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n can_v be_v a_o valuable_a price_n to_o purchase_v it_o 1_o pet._n 1.18_o 19_o yea_o those_o excellent_a virtue_n that_o be_v in_o charity_n must_v needs_o accompany_v 〈…〉_o viz._n it_o suffer_v long_a and_o be_v kind_a 〈…〉_o not_o it_o vaunt_v not_o itself_o be_v not_o pâ—â—â—eâ—_n up_o do_v not_o behave_v itself_o unseemly_a seek_v not_o her_o own_o be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v think_v no_o evil_a rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o truth_n it_o may_v be_v say_v though_o i_o speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n though_o i_o understand_v all_o mystery_n though_o i_o bestow_v all_o my_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a and_o give_v my_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v and_o have_v not_o holiness_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o o_o therefore_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n three_o holiness_n be_v of_o great_a excellency_n in_o regard_n of_o the_o privilege_n it_o bring_v to_o the_o soul_n it_o give_v peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o comfort_n in_o a_o die_a hour_n it_o give_v boldness_n to_o appear_v before_o the_o great_a tribunal_n seat_n of_o justice_n to_o behold_v the_o face_n of_o the_o judge_n with_o assurance_n of_o his_o favour_n when_o the_o great_a man_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o rich_a man_n and_o the_o chief_a captain_n and_o the_o mighty_a man_n and_o every_o bondman_n and_o every_o freeman_n that_o be_v not_o adorn_v with_o holiness_n shall_v call_v to_o the_o rock_n and_o mountain_n to_o hide_v they_o from_o the_o face_n of_o he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n and_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n revel_v 6.15_o 16._o o_o what_o will_v many_o a_o poor_a soul_n give_v to_o be_v find_v in_o this_o ornament_n of_o holiness_n when_o death_n shall_v summons_v he_o to_o the_o grave_a and_o this_o consideration_n be_v upon_o his_o spirit_n that_o the_o next_o thing_n he_o have_v to_o do_v after_o death_n be_v to_o arise_v and_o come_v too_o judgement_n when_o all_o his_o riches_n honour_n pleasure_n and_o delightful_a vanity_n carnal_a friend_n and_o companion_n in_o iniquity_n with_o all_o those_o goodly_a thing_n his_o soul_n have_v lust_v after_o shall_v be_v turn_v into_o
their_o spirit_n for_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n in_o time_n of_o sorrow_n and_o affliction_n and_o as_o a_o piece_n of_o divine_a counsel_n useful_a upon_o all_o occasion_n very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o hitherto_o you_o have_v ask_v nothing_o in_o my_o name_n ask_v and_o you_o shall_v receive_v that_o your_o joy_n may_v be_v full_a these_o thing_n have_v i_o speak_v unto_o you_o in_o proverb_n the_o time_n come_v when_o i_o shall_v no_o more_o speak_v unto_o you_o in_o proverb_n but_o i_o shall_v show_v you_o plain_o of_o the_o father_n at_o that_o day_n you_o shall_v ask_v in_o my_o name_n and_o i_o say_v not_o unto_o you_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n for_o you_o for_o the_o father_n himself_o love_v you_o because_o you_o have_v love_v i_o and_o have_v believe_v that_o i_o come_v out_o from_o god_n joh._n 16.23_o 24_o 25_o 26_o 27._o if_o christ_n enjoin_v his_o people_n must_v obey_v but_o their_o priv'ledg_n be_v he_o helps_z '_o they_o in_o their_o way_n i_o can_v well_o pass_v these_o word_n without_o observe_v some_o of_o the_o particular_n therein_o contain_v first_o the_o thing_n enjoin_v and_o that_o be_v prayer_n second_o the_o person_n enjoin_v that_o be_v jesus_n christ_n three_o the_o person_n enjoin_v which_o be_v disciple_n or_o person_n learned_a and_o teach_v by_o christ_n fourthly_a the_o person_n to_o who_o the_o disciple_n be_v direct_v to_o present_v their_o petition_n and_o that_o be_v god_n the_o father_n five_o the_o mean_n or_o way_n of_o acceptation_n &_o that_o be_v they_o be_v to_o pray_v unto_o the_o father_n in_o christ_n name_n whatsoever_o you_o ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n say_v christ_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o there_o be_v three_o specialty_n include_v in_o word_n he_o three_o specialty_n in_o christ_n name_n the_o which_o be_v observe_v in_o our_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n be_v very_o 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poor_a creature_n that_o exercise_v faith_n in_o the_o promise_n and_o in_o the_o command_v of_o thy_o son_n command_n true_a faith_n apply_v both_o promise_n and_o command_n who_o thou_o have_v ordain_v to_o be_v king_n of_o saint_n and_o by_o who_o authority_n i_o now_o approach_v thy_o presence_n and_o for_o who_o sake_n i_o pray_v thou_o grant_v fupply_n of_o grace_n and_o spiritual_a assistance_n according_a to_o thy_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o good_a pleasure_n to_o the_o further_o enable_v thy_o poor_a creature_n to_o glorify_v thy_o name_n in_o this_o my_o present_a pilgrimage_n that_o my_o soul_n may_v be_v support_v in_o the_o many_o strait_n and_o trouble_n that_o this_o world_n afford_v and_o so_o confirm_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o everlasting_a peace_n and_o consolation_n with_o thy_o son_n and_o with_o thy_o saint_n in_o eternal_a bliss_n and_o happiness_n thus_o when_o a_o poor_a soul_n through_o the_o exercise_n of_o faith_n in_o the_o command_v of_o christ_n be_v draw_v forth_o conscientious_o to_o act_v in_o obedience_n thereunto_o â—t_a be_v doubtless_o a_o argument_n great_o prevail_v with_o the_o father_n for_o obedience_n â—o_o the_o son_n be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o father_n will_n and_o have_v many_o precious_a promise_n annex_v thereunto_o a_o second_o specialty_n or_o prevail_a argument_n include_v in_o christ_n name_n do_v arise_v â—om_n the_o influence_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o christ_n upon_o the_o â—_z affection_n whereby_o the_o love_n and_o â—esire_v of_o the_o soul_n be_v bend_v towards_o the_o enâ—yment_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o holy_a hanging_n thirsting_n and_o pant_n after_o â—od_n and_o for_o further_a participation_n of_o â—s_a grace_n make_v its_o address_n unto_o god_n these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n say_v faâ—â—er_n ay_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a creature_n unto_o â—â—om_n thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n have_v appear_v 〈◊〉_d the_o divine_a illumination_n and_o operatiâ—â—s_n of_o his_o spirit_n in_o and_o through_o thy_o word_n â—ereby_o i_o be_o in_o some_o measure_n make_v sensible_a of_o my_o own_o want_n and_o of_o thaâ—_n fullness_n &_o all-sufficiency_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d supply_v the_o same_o do_v humble_o approach_v thy_o presence_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o thâ—_n son_n jesus_n christ_n be_v direct_v to_o the_o for_o supply_n by_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v ordain_v not_o only_a king_n of_o saint_n but_o also_o thâ—_n prophet_n of_o thy_o people_n to_o teach_v they_o obedience_n to_o thy_o will._n behold_v o_o lord_n the_o chief_a cause_n as_o ground_n of_o my_o come_n to_o thou_o even_o tâ—â—_n son_n thy_o only_a son_n he_o it_o be_v that_o quickeâ—â—_n i_o and_o raise_v up_o my_o affection_n toward_o thou_o by_o the_o powerful_a influence_n and_o operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o thâ—_n riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n be_v in_o a_o measure_n 〈◊〉_d my_o soul_n discover_v my_o hope_n of_o acceptation_n with_o thou_o much_o revive_v my_o love_n unto_o thâ—_n somewhat_o inflame_v and_o the_o desire_n of_o 〈◊〉_d soul_n after_o more_o enjoyment_n of_o thy_o speciâ—â—_n grace_n and_o favour_n much_o enlarge_v therefore_o o_o righteous_a father_n i_o pray_v theâ—_n behold_v i_o in_o thy_o son_n as_o be_v enlighten_v move_v and_o quicken_v to_o come_v unto_o the_o by_o he_o it_o be_v his_o work_n upon_o my_o heart_n supernatural_a and_o divine_a even_o the_o effect_v his_o prophetical_a office_n whereby_o i_o tâ—â—_n poor_a creature_n be_o make_v sensible_a of_o 〈◊〉_d own_o want_n and_o necessity_n and_o â—_z i_o behold_v a_o fullness_n for_o supply_v in_o thy_o blâ—ed_a self_n and_o whereby_o my_o soul_n be_v draw_v forth_o towards_o thou_o with_o earnest_a desire_n after_o more_o communication_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n and_o now_o dear_a father_n i_o pray_v thou_o behold_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o son_n upon_o my_o soul_n yea_o thy_o own_o work_n in_o and_o through_o he_o and_o satisfy_v those_o longing_n desire_v wrought_v in_o i_o by_o virtue_n thereof_o with_o assurance_n of_o acceptance_n with_o thou_o and_o of_o the_o communication_n of_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o the_o replenish_n of_o my_o soul_n with_o spiritual_a enjoyment_n and_o to_o the_o further_o enable_v i_o to_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o to_o the_o everlasting_a consolation_n of_o my_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o the_o honour_n praise_v and_o glory_n both_o now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n thus_o when_o the_o poor_a soul_n can_v make_v its_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n experience_v the_o work_n of_o divine_a grace_n by_o jesus_n christ_n enlighten_v and_o quicken_n to_o holy_a duty_n so_o that_o the_o creature_n can_v true_o plead_v that_o jesus_n christ_n execute_v his_o prophetical_a office_n upon_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v the_o ground_n and_o cause_n of_o its_o approach_n to_o the_o father_n this_o doubtless_o be_v a_o argument_n great_o prevail_v with_o he_o for_o acceptation_n and_o for_o a_o answer_n of_o peace_n from_o he_o see_v the_o original_a ground_n and_o move_a principle_n be_v his_o own_o work_n of_o free_a grace_n upon_o the_o creature_n wrought_v by_o his_o own_o son_n through_o the_o operative_a power_n of_o his_o holy_a word_n and_o spirit_n to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n it_o be_v the_o main_a argument_n of_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n benefit_n when_o the_o lord_n do_v work_v the_o love_n and_o desire_n of_o a_o soul_n unto_o himself_o it_o be_v a_o sign_n that_o be_v intend_v to_o that_o soul_n a_o far_a benefit_n wherewith_o he_o move_v god_n and_o strengthen_v his_o own_o confidence_n in_o he_o lord_n say_v he_o thou_o will_v ordain_v peace_n
for_o we_o and_o why_o so_o for_o thou_o have_v wrought_v all_o our_o work_n in_o we_o other_o lord_n beside_o thou_o have_v have_v dominion_n over_o we_o but_o by_o thou_o only_o will_v we_o make_v mention_n of_o thy_o name_n isai_n 26.12_o 13._o it_o may_v be_v say_v of_o a_o soul_n come_v to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n as_o aforesaid_a as_o david_n say_v of_o his_o and_o the_o people_n willingness_n to_o offer_v provision_n for_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o who_o be_o i_o and_o what_o be_v my_o people_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o offer_v so_o willing_o after_o this_o sort_n for_o all_o thing_n come_v of_o thou_o and_o of_o thy_o own_o have_v we_o give_v thou_o 2_o chron._n 29.14_o for_o such_o a_o frame_n of_o spirit_n do_v flow_v from_o a_o supernatural_a work_n wherein_o the_o creature_n be_v teach_v of_o god_n the_o duty_n which_o he_o perform_v do_v flow_v as_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o what_o he_o have_v receive_v from_o the_o lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o name_n three_o a_o christian_n come_v to_o the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n not_o only_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o command_n nor_o only_o because_o christ_n by_o divine_a discovery_n have_v wrought_v a_o earnest_a desire_n in_o he_o after_o further_a enjoyment_n but_o also_o when_o he_o come_v unto_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o account_n of_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n make_v his_o address_n to_o this_o or_o the_o like_a effect_n say_v most_o glorious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n although_o my_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n by_o which_o i_o have_v transgress_v thy_o holy_a and_o just_a law_n and_o offend_v thy_o majesty_n do_v render_v i_o not_o only_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o also_o worthy_a of_o thy_o just_a condemnation_n to_o proceed_v against_o i_o yet_o forasmuch_o as_o thy_o only_a son_n jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o prosecution_n of_o his_o prophetic_a office_n have_v reveal_v unto_o my_o soul_n that_o the_o exceed_a riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o thy_o unworthy_a creature_n be_v so_o abound_v that_o thou_o have_v give_v thy_o son_n who_o have_v fulfil_v thy_o law_n by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n thereunto_o to_o the_o end_n that_o i_o thy_o poor_a creature_n which_o stand_v condemn_v thereby_o by_o reason_n of_o my_o manifold_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v transgress_v the_o same_o may_v receive_v a_o free_a full_a and_o absolute_a remission_n pardon_v and_o deliverance_n from_o the_o gild_n dominion_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n have_v a_o interest_n in_o the_o righteousness_n which_o thy_o son_n by_o his_o obedience_n have_v obtain_v through_o the_o exercise_n of_o that_o supernatural_a grace_n of_o faith_n wrought_v in_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o influence_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o thy_o son_n i_o therefore_o thy_o poor_a unworthy_a creature_n be_o embolden_v and_o somewhat_o enable_v to_o appear_v before_o thou_o in_o hope_n of_o acceptation_n forasmuch_o as_o the_o riches_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o free_a mercy_n to_o thy_o unworthy_a creature_n be_v so_o abound_v that_o thou_o have_v not_o only_o give_v thy_o son_n to_o fulfil_v thy_o law_n by_o his_o actual_a obedience_n but_o also_o passive_o to_o suffer_v the_o ignominy_n and_o reproach_n of_o the_o world_n and_o patient_o to_o yield_v and_o offer_v up_o himself_o in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o will_n and_o determinate_a counsel_n unto_o death_n even_o the_o most_o shameful_a death_n of_o the_o cross_n shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o undergo_a the_o terror_n of_o divine_a wrath_n due_a unto_o we_o for_o our_o transgression_n upon_o which_o account_n thou_o have_v declare_v thyself_o to_o be_v a_o god_n well_o please_v in_o thy_o son_n and_o reconcile_v unto_o such_o as_o through_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n be_v unite_v to_o unto_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v raise_v again_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v at_o thy_o own_o right_a hand_n in_o glory_n now_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o glorious_a presence_n for_o we_o as_o a_o interceder_n and_o advocate_n now_o therefore_o most_o righteous_a father_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v unto_o thy_o poor_a creature_n this_o new_a and_o live_a way_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n to_o approach_v thy_o presence_n with_o free_a access_n i_o come_v unto_o thou_o utter_o renounce_v all_o my_o own_o righteousness_n as_o be_v not_o any_o way_n meritorious_a or_o deserve_v the_o least_o of_o the_o mercy_n which_o thy_o poor_a creature_n do_v enjoy_v and_o cast_v my_o whole_a dependency_n upon_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n my_o only_a highpriest_n mediator_n and_o advocate_n for_o my_o acceptance_n with_o thou_o i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o even_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n to_o grant_v i_o a_o free_a and_o full_a pardon_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o seal_v the_o assurance_n thereof_o unto_o my_o soul_n by_o that_o illuminate_n quicken_a seal_v and_o sanctify_a spirit_n of_o truth_n which_o proceed_v from_o thy_o bless_a self_n and_o from_o thy_o son_n my_o bless_a saviour_n therewith_o do_v thou_o enlighten_v my_o understanding_n that_o i_o may_v understand_v thy_o mind_n and_o will_n contain_v in_o thy_o word_n therewith_o confirm_v my_o judgement_n in_o thy_o truth_n and_o let_v i_o experience_n the_o demonstration_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n therewith_o transform_v and_o rectify_v my_o rebellious_a will_n and_o bring_v it_o to_o a_o conformity_n to_o thy_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o mortify_v my_o corruption_n and_o let_v not_o sin_n have_v dominion_n over_o i_o thereby_o do_v thou_o draw_v my_o affection_n unto_o thyself_o and_o let_v not_o worldly_a vanity_n be_v my_o delight_n o_o do_v thou_o replenish_v and_o satisfy_v my_o thirst_a soul_n in_o want_v of_o grace_n we_o sad_o may_v our_o sad_a estate_n condole_v nothing_o but_o grace_n can_v satisfy_v the_o thirst_a christian_n soul_n grace_n be_v attain_v by_o that_o soul_n that_o unto_o god_n do_v cry_v by_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n that_o ask_v believe_o with_o the_o rich_a treasure_n of_o thy_o grace_n in_o christ_n through_o the_o operate_a power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n of_o truth_n that_o my_o heart_n may_v abundant_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o save_a benefit_n and_o be_v thorough_o furnish_v to_o praise_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n hear_v accept_v and_o answer_v thy_o poor_a creature_n in_o these_o and_o all_o other_o particular_n which_o thou_o in_o thy_o infinite_a wisdom_n judge_v most_o expedient_a for_o thy_o poor_a creature_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a well-being_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n even_o for_o the_o meritorious_a name_n sake_n of_o thy_o son_n my_o only_a redeemer_n and_o advocate_n by_o who_o i_o have_v receive_v command_n direction_n and_o encouragement_n to_o appear_v before_o thou_o for_o who_o thy_o poor_a creature_n have_v always_o cause_v to_o bless_v and_o praise_v thy_o holy_a name_n unto_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v as_o be_v most_o due_a all_o glory_n power_n praise_n and_o obedience_n by_o we_o thy_o creature_n everlasting_o amen_n thus_o have_v i_o brief_o deliver_v my_o apprehension_n concern_v the_o creature_n go_v to_o god_n the_o father_n by_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n of_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n wherein_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o some_o particular_n as_o first_o what_o great_a concernment_n christ_n be_v to_o the_o believe_a soul_n now_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o exaltation_n who_o name_n be_v a_o prevail_a principle_n with_o the_o father_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o all_o those_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n therein_o second_o how_o high_o it_o do_v concern_v every_o soul_n to_o have_v a_o eye_n of_o faith_n fix_v on_o he_o and_o consider_v he_o with_o a_o due_a consideration_n in_o all_o his_o benefit_n three_o consider_v that_o as_o i_o be_o upon_o a_o use_n of_o direction_n towards_o the_o attainment_n of_o that_o excellent_a ornament_n annex_v prayer_n in_o christ_n name_n be_v a_o excel_v nt_v mean_n for_o the_o attain_n to_o a_o estate_n in_o the_o ornament_n holiness_n because_o it_o have_v precious_a promise_n thereunto_o annex_v holiness_n so_o prayer_n in_o the_o name_n christ_n be_v not_o one_o of_o the_o least_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v attain_v inasmuch_o as_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v truth_n and_o can_v lie_v have_v crown_v the_o duty_n with_o a_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n gift_n as_o he_o have_v say_v whatsoever_o you_o shall_v ask_v the_o father_n in_o my_o name_n he_o will_v give_v it_o you_o joh._n 16.23_o and_o lest_o any_o shall_v reply_v lord_n we_o know_v not_o the_o father_n and_o how_o shall_v we_o come_v unto_o he_o he_o annex_v this_o promise_n also_o to_o the_o other_o
and_o from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lamb_n rom._n 6.15_o 16._o for_o nothing_o in_o that_o day_n shall_v be_v find_v to_o be_v a_o shelter_n vers_fw-la 17._o but_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n by_o faith_n which_o in_o this_o day_n of_o grace_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n to_o the_o supremacy_n of_o christ_n we_o usual_o say_v a_o man_n forewarn_v of_o a_o danger_n be_v forearm_v he_o will_v seek_v to_o secure_v himself_o in_o time_n and_o take_v he_o for_o a_o friend_n that_o give_v he_o the_o warning_n o_o how_o many_o friendly_a warning_n have_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o his_o word_n give_v unto_o poor_a sinful_a mortal_a man_n of_o the_o great_a and_o eminent_a danger_n approach_v as_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o sin_n o_o what_o friendly_a counsel_n and_o advice_n have_v he_o lay_v before_o we_o for_o security_n do_v we_o improve_v the_o same_o according_o as_o if_o his_o very_a bowel_n yern_v towards_o we_o for_o our_o eternal_a preservation_n o_o how_o be_v his_o warning_n and_o counsel_n make_v out_o in_o his_o word_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n of_o what_o degree_n rank_a or_o quality_n soever_o high_a and_o low_a rich_a and_o poor_a free_a and_o bond_n as_o if_o he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n in_o his_o warning_n advice_n and_o counsel_n as_o he_o be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n in_o judgement_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v know_v by_o his_o spirit_n in_o his_o servant_n the_o certainty_n of_o his_o accomplish_v his_o decree_n and_o fore-determination_n in_o exalt_v his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n into_o the_o throne_n of_o kingship_n and_o seat_n of_o justice_n es_fw-mi the_o lord_n advice_n to_o maje_v a_o es_fw-mi give_v this_o counsel_n and_o advice_n unto_o king_n and_o other_o inferior_a magistrate_n say_v be_v wise_a now_o therefore_o o_o you_o king_n be_v instruct_v you_o judge_n of_o the_o earth_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_v kiss_v the_o son_n lest_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o you_o perish_v from_o the_o way_n while_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v but_o a_o little_a bless_a be_v be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o psal_n 2.10_o 11_o 12._o as_o if_o he_o shall_v have_v say_v o_o you_o king_n and_o judge_n of_o the_o earth_n in_o who_o hand_n the_o sword_n or_o power_n of_o magistracy_n be_v entrust_v herein_o do_v the_o principle_n part_n of_o your_o wisdom_n consist_v let_v the_o salutation_n of_o your_o love_n and_o chief_a respect_n be_v manifest_v towards_o christ_n jesus_n the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o the_o father_n have_v exalt_v into_o the_o throne_n of_o government_n &_o seat_n of_o justice_n king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n let_v the_o salutation_n of_o your_o love_n and_o chief_a respect_n be_v manifest_v towards_o he_o promise_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o magistrate_n chief_o consist_v in_o make_v christ_n chief_a in_o his_o counsel_n in_o his_o law_n and_o government_n for_o thereunto_o be_v the_o 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the_o church_n of_o corinth_n chap._n 5._o the_o church_n of_o pergamus_n and_o the_o church_n of_o thyatira_n rev._n 2._o all_o under_o reproof_n here_o upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n neither_o be_v the_o church_n in_o general_n nor_o the_o officer_n thereof_o in_o particular_a to_o make_v edict_n of_o their_o own_o devise_v and_o enjoin_v they_o as_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n and_o to_o be_v observe_v which_o be_v not_o apostolical_o confirm_v as_o to_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n nor_o to_o excommunicate_v any_o person_n for_o not_o observe_v the_o same_o without_o defile_v their_o holy_a state_n with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n for_o say_v christ_n unto_o those_o person_n that_o stand_v steadfast_a in_o the_o apostolical_a observation_n and_o receive_v not_o the_o contrary_a i_o will_v put_v upon_o you_o say_v christ_n none_o other_o burden_n but_o that_o which_o you_o have_v already_o hold_v fast_o till_o i_o come_v rev._n 2.24_o 25._o whence_o note_n by_o the_o way_n first_o that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o christ_n that_o his_o people_n shall_v observe_v that_o way_n of_o church-constitution_n doctrine_n order_n of_o worship_n and_o discipline_n which_o be_v apostolical_o confirm_v without_o diminish_v aught_o therefrom_o until_o the_o second_o come_v of_o christ_n second_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o will_n of_o christ_n that_o any_o innovasion_n or_o addition_n to_o that_o order_n of_o worship_n shall_v be_v bring_v in_o or_o impose_v upon_o the_o conscience_n of_o his_o people_n but_o that_o the_o innovator_n &_o observer_n shall_v bear_v their_o sin_n and_o in_o retain_v the_o observation_n of_o the_o say_a innovation_n do_v thereby_o cease_v from_o be_v catholic_n or_o a_o people_n universal_a in_o the_o truth_n but_o in_o case_n innovation_n be_v bring_v into_o the_o church_n and_o maintain_v by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o church_n and_o impose_v upon_o the_o member_n and_o some_o of_o the_o member_n can_v in_o conscience_n bear_v they_o what_o way_n may_v they_o take_v to_o secure_v themselves_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n that_o attend_v the_o church_n in_o the_o observation_n of_o such_o innovation_n and_o not_o sin_n against_o god_n answer_v first_o by_o contend_v against_o they_o by_o the_o rule_n of_o truth_n that_o if_o by_o any_o mean_v the_o church_n may_v be_v convince_v of_o their_o evil_n and_o if_o this_o will_v not_o prevail_v then_o to_o answer_v the_o call_n of_o god_n and_o his_o counsel_n therein_o which_o be_v to_o come_v forth_o from_o among_o they_o and_o be_v separate_v and_o touch_v not_o the_o unclean_a thing_n and_o i_o will_v receive_v you_o say_v the_o lord_n 2_o cor._n 6.17_o depart_v you_o depart_v you_o go_v you_o out_o from_o thence_o touch_v no_o unclean_a thing_n go_v you_o out_o of_o the_o midst_n of_o she_o be_v you_o clean_o you_o that_o bear_v the_o vessel_n of_o the_o lord_n isa_n 52.11_o come_v out_o of_o she_o my_o people_n that_o you_o be_v not_o partaker_n of_o her_o sin_n 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