choose_v we_o before_o the_o foundation_n §_o 19_o of_o the_o world_n but_o in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o that_o love_n he_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o christ._n ephes._n chap._n 1_o v._n 3_o 4._o from_o his_o love_n he_o shed_v or_o power_n out_o the_o holy_a spirit_n rich_o upon_o we_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n titus_n chap._n 3._o v._n 6._o in_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o his_o love_n there_o be_v not_o one_o drop_n fall_v beside_o the_o lord_n christ._n the_o holy_a anoint_v oil_n be_v all_o pour_v on_o the_o head_n of_o aaron_n psal._n 133._o v_o 2._o and_o thence_o go_v down_o to_o the_o skirt_n of_o his_o clothing_n love_n be_v first_o pour_v out_o on_o christ_n &_o from_o he_o it_o drop_v as_o the_o dew_n of_o hermon_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o his_o saint_n the_o father_n will_v have_v he_o to_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n in_o all_o thing_n col._n 1._o 18._o it_o please_v he_o that_o in_o he_o all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v v_o 19_o that_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o may_v receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n john_n 1._o v_o 16._o though_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n purpose_n and_o good_a pleasure_n have_v its_o rise_n and_o foundation_n in_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o will_n yet_o the_o design_n of_o its_o accomplishment_n be_v only_o in_o christ._n all_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o be_v first_o give_v to_o he_o and_o it_o be_v in_o he_o only_o that_o they_o be_v dispense_v to_o we_o so_o that_o though_o the_o saint_n may_v nay_o do_v see_v a_o infinite_a ocean_n of_o love_n unto_o they_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o father_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o look_v for_o one_o drop_n from_o he_o but_o what_o come_v through_o christ._n he_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n of_o communication_n love_n in_o the_o father_n be_v like_o honey_n in_o the_o flower_n it_o must_v be_v in_o the_o comb_n before_o it_o be_v for_o our_o use_n christ_n must_v extract_v and_o pepare_v this_o honey_n for_o we_o he_o draw_v this_o water_n from_o the_o fountain_n through_o union_n and_o dispensation_n of_o fullness_n we_o by_o faith_n from_o the_o well_n of_o salvation_n that_o be_v in_o he_o this_o be_v in_o part_n before_o discover_v 2._o §_o 20_o our_a return_v be_v all_o in_o he_o and_o by_o he_o also_o and_o well_o be_v it_o with_o we_o that_o it_o be_v so_o what_o lame_a and_o blind_a sacrifice_n shall_v we_o otherwise_o present_a unto_o god_n he_o 22._o bear_v the_o iniquity_n of_o our_o offering_n and_o he_o add_v incense_n unto_o our_o prayer_n our_o love_n be_v fix_v on_o the_o father_n but_o it_o be_v convey_v to_o he_o through_o the_o son_n of_o his_o love_n he_o be_v the_o only_a way_n for_o our_o grace_n as_o well_o as_o our_o person_n to_o go_v unto_o god_n through_o he_o pass_v all_o our_o desire_n our_o delight_n our_o complacency_n our_o obedience_n of_o which_o more_o afterward_o now_o in_o these_o two_o thing_n there_o be_v some_o resemblance_n between_o that_o mutual_a love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o saint_n wherein_o they_o hold_v communion_n §_o 20_o 2._o there_o be_v sundry_a thing_n wherein_o they_o differ_v 1._o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v a_o love_n of_o bounty_n our_o love_n unto_o he_o be_v a_o love_n of_o duty_n 1._o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v a_o love_n of_o bounty_n a_o descend_v love_n such_o a_o love_n as_o carry_v he_o out_o to_o do_v good_a thing_n to_o we_o great_a thing_n for_o we_o his_o love_n lie_v at_o the_o bottom_n of_o all_o dispensation_n towards_o we_o and_o we_o scarce_o any_o where_o find_v any_o mention_n of_o it_o but_o it_o be_v hold_v out_o as_o the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n of_o some_o free_a gift_n flow_v from_o it_o 19_o he_o love_v we_o &_o send_v his_o son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o he_o love_v we_o and_o bless_v we_o with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n love_v be_v choose_v rom._n 9_o 11_o 12._o he_o love_v we_o and_o chastize_v we_o eurip._n a_o love_n like_o that_o of_o the_o heaven_n to_o the_o earth_n when_o be_v full_a of_o rain_n they_o power_n forth_o shower_n to_o make_v it_o fruitful_a as_o the_o sea_n communicate_v his_o water_n to_o the_o river_n by_o the_o way_n of_o bounty_n out_o of_o its_o own_o fullness_n they_o return_v unto_o it_o only_o what_o they_o receive_v from_o it_o it_o be_v the_o love_n of_o a_o spring_n of_o a_o fountain_n always_o communicate_v c._n a_o love_n from_o whence_o proceed_v every_o thing_n that_o be_v lovely_a in_o its_o object_n it_o infuse_v into_o and_o create_v goodness_n in_o the_o person_n belove_v and_o this_o answer_v the_o description_n of_o love_n give_v by_o the_o philosop_n to_o love_n say_v he_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o that_o love_v work_v out_o good_a to_o they_o he_o love_v as_o he_o be_v able_a god_n power_n and_o will_n be_v commensurate_a what_o he_o will_v he_o work_v 2._o our_o love_n unto_o god_n be_v a_o love_n of_o duty_n the_o love_n of_o a_o §_o 21_o child_n his_o love_n descend_v upon_o we_o in_o bounty_n and_o fruitfulness_n ea_fw-la our_o love_n ascend_v unto_o he_o in_o duty_n and_o thankfulness_n he_o add_v to_o we_o by_o his_o love_n we_o nothing_o to_o he_o by_o we_o our_o goodness_n extend_v not_o unto_o he_o though_o our_o love_n be_v fix_v on_o he_o 4._o immediate_o yet_o no_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n reach_v he_o immediate_o though_o he_o require_v our_o love_n he_o be_v not_o benefit_v by_o it_o job_n 35._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o rom._n 11._o 35._o job_n 22._o 2_o 3._o it_o be_v indeed_o make_v up_o of_o these_o four_o thing_n 1._o rest_v 2._o delight_n 3._o reverence_n 4._o obedience_n by_o these_o do_v we_o hold_v communion_n with_o the_o father_n in_o his_o love_n hence_o god_n call_v that_o love_n which_o be_v due_a to_o he_o as_o a_o father_n honour_n malac._n chap._n 1._o v._n 6._o if_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n it_o be_v a_o deserve_a act_n of_o duty_n 2._o they_o differ_v in_o this_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n unto_o we_o be_v a_o §_o 22_o antecedent_n love_n our_o love_n unto_o he_o be_v a_o consequent_a love_n 1._o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n unto_o we_o be_v a_o antecedent_n love_n and_o that_o in_o two_o respect_n 1._o it_o be_v antecedent_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o love_n 1_o john_n 4._o 10._o herein_o be_v love_n not_o that_o we_o love_v god_n but_o that_o he_o love_v we_o his_o love_n go_v before_o we_o the_o father_n love_v the_o child_n when_o the_o child_n know_v not_o the_o father_n much_o less_o love_v he_o yea_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 1._o 30._o hater_n of_o god_n he_o be_v in_o his_o own_o nature_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o lover_n of_o man_n and_o sure_o all_o mutual_a love_n between_o he_o and_o we_o must_v begin_v on_o his_o hand_n 2._o in_o respect_n of_o all_o other_o cause_n of_o love_n whatever_o it_o go_v not_o only_o before_o our_o love_n but_o also_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o that_o be_v 16._o lovely_a rom._n 5._o 8_o god_n commend_v his_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o that_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o sinner_n christ_n die_v for_o we_o not_o only_o his_o love_n but_o the_o eminent_a fruit_n thereof_o be_v make_v out_o towards_o we_o as_o sinner_n sin_n hold_v out_o all_o of_o unlovelinesse_n and_o undesirablenesse_n that_o can_v be_v in_o a_o creature_n the_o very_a mention_n of_o that_o removes_z all_o cause_n all_o move_a occasion_n of_o love_n whatever_o yet_o as_o such_o have_v we_o the_o commendation_n of_o the_o father_n love_n unto_o we_o by_o a_o most_o signal_n testimony_n not_o only_a when_o we_o have_v do_v no_o good_a but_o when_o we_o be_v in_o our_o blood_n do_v he_o love_v we_o not_o because_o we_o be_v better_a than_o other_o but_o because_o himself_o be_v infinite_o good_a his_o kindness_n appear_v when_o we_o be_v foolish_a and_o disobedient_a hence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o love_v the_o world_n that_o be_v those_o who_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o be_v in_o and_o of_o the_o world_n who_o whole_a lie_v in_o evil_a 2._o our_o love_n be_v consequential_a in_o both_o these_o regard_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n never_o do_v creature_n turn_v his_o affectitious_a §_o 23_o towards_o god_n if_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n be_v not_o first_o set_v upon_o he_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o sufficient_a cause_n of_o love_n god_n must_v be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o as_o lovely_a &_o desirable_a as_o a_o fit_a &_o suitable_a object_n unto_o the_o soul_n to_o set_v up_o its_o rest_n upon_o before_o we_o can_v bear_v any_o love_n unto_o he_o the_o
peculiar_o dispense_v himself_o unto_o we_o in_o free_a love_n so_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o forth_o in_o the_o follow_a verse_n this_o be_v loc_n love_n v_o 9_o this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o will_v have_v you_o take_v notice_n of_o in_o he_o that_o he_o make_v out_o love_n unto_o you_o in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v live_v through_o he_o so_o also_o v_o 10._o he_o love_v we_o and_o send_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o this_o be_v peculiarly_a to_o be_v eye_v in_o he_o the_o holy_a ghost_n plain_o declare_v in_o make_v it_o antecedent_n to_o the_o send_v of_o christ_n and_o all_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n whatever_o by_o he_o receive_v this_o love_n i_o say_v in_o its_o self_n be_v antecedent_n to_o the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n although_o the_o whole_a fruit_n thereof_o be_v make_v out_o alone_o thereby_o ephes._n 1._o 4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o so_o in_o that_o distribution_n make_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o his_o solemn_a part_a benediction_n 2_o cor._n chap._n 13._o v._n 13._o the_o grace_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v with_o you_o ascribe_v sundry_a thing_n unto_o the_o distinct_a person_n it_o be_v love_n that_o he_o peculiar_o assign_v to_o the_o father_n and_o the_o fellowship_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v mention_v with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v by_o the_o spirit_n alone_o that_o we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o christ_n in_o grace_n and_o with_o the_o father_n in_o love_n although_o we_o have_v also_o peculiar_a fellowship_n with_o he_o as_o shall_v be_v declare_v 3._o john_n chap._n 16._o v._n 26_o 27._o say_v our_o saviour_n i_o say_v not_o §_o 9_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 eras._n father_n himself_o love_v you_o but_o how_o be_v this_o that_o our_o saviour_n say_v i_o say_v not_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n for_o you_o when_o he_o say_v plain_o chap._n 14._o v._n 16._o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n for_o you_o the_o disciple_n with_o all_o the_o gracious_a word_n comfortable_a and_o faithful_a promise_n of_o their_o master_n with_o most_o heavenly_a discovery_n of_o his_o heart_n unto_o they_o be_v even_o full_o convince_v of_o his_o dear_a and_o tender_a affection_n towards_o they_o as_o also_o of_o his_o continue_a care_n and_o kindness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o forget_v they_o when_o bodily_a he_o be_v go_v from_o they_o as_o he_o be_v now_o upon_o his_o departure_n but_o now_o all_o their_o thought_n be_v concern_v the_o father_n how_o they_o shall_v be_v accept_v with_o he_o what_o respect_n he_o have_v towards_o they_o say_v our_o saviour_n take_v no_o care_n of_o that_o nay_o impose_v not_o that_o upon_o i_o of_o procure_v the_o father_n love_n for_o you_o but_o know_v that_o this_o be_v his_o peculiar_a respect_n towards_o you_o and_o which_o you_o be_v in_o he_o he_o himself_o love_v you_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o &_o as_o i_o tell_v you_o that_o i_o will_v pray_v the_o father_n to_o send_v you_o the_o spirit_n the_o comforter_n and_o with_o he_o all_o the_o gracious_a fruit_n of_o his_o love_n but_o yet_o in_o the_o point_n of_o love_n itself_o free_a love_n eternal_a love_n there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o any_o intercession_n for_o that_o for_o eminent_o the_o father_n himself_o love_v you_o resolve_v of_o that_o that_o you_o may_v hold_v communion_n with_o he_o in_o it_o &_o be_v no_o more_o trouble_v about_o it_o yea_o as_o your_o great_a trouble_n be_v about_o the_o father_n love_n so_o you_o can_v no_o way_n more_o trouble_n or_o burden_v he_o then_o by_o your_o unkindness_n in_o not_o believe_v of_o it_o so_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v where_o sincere_a love_n be_v question_v 4_o the_o apostle_n teach_v the_o same_o rom._n chap._n 5._o 5._o the_o love_n §_o 10_o of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o your_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o be_v give_v unto_o you_o god_n who_o love_n this_o be_v be_v plain_o distinguish_v from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n who_o shed_v abroad_o that_o love_n of_o he_o and_o v_o 8._o he_o be_v also_o distinguish_v from_o the_o son_n for_o it_o be_v from_o that_o love_n of_o he_o that_o the_o son_n be_v send_v and_o therefore_o it_o be_v the_o father_n of_o who_o the_o apostle_n here_o special_o speak_v and_o what_o be_v it_o that_o he_o ascribe_v to_o he_o even_o love_n which_o also_o v._n 8._o he_o commend_v to_o we_o set_v it_o forth_o in_o such_o a_o signal_n and_o eminent_a expression_n that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n of_o it_o and_o close_o with_o he_o in_o it_o to_o carry_v this_o business_n to_o its_o height_n there_o be_v not_o only_o most_o frequent_a peculiar_a mention_n make_v of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n where_o the_o father_n be_v eminent_o intend_v and_o of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n express_o but_o he_o be_v also_o call_v the_o god_n of_o love_n 2_o cor._n 13._o 11._o and_o be_v say_v to_o be_v love_n so_o that_o whoever_o will_v know_v he_o 1_o john_n 4._o 8._o or_o dwell_v in_o he_o by_o fellowship_n or_o communion_n vers_fw-la 16._o must_v do_v it_o as_o he_o be_v love_n 5._o nay_o whereas_o there_o be_v a_o twofold_a divine_a love_n beneplaciti_fw-la §_o 11_o and_o amicitiae_fw-la a_o love_n of_o good_a pleasure_n and_o destination_n and_o a_o love_n of_o friendship_n and_o approbation_n they_o be_v both_o peculiar_o assign_v to_o the_o father_n in_o a_o eminent_a manner_n 1_o john_n chap._n 3._o 16._o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o sont_fw-fr etc._n etc._n that_o be_v with_o the_o love_n of_o his_o purpose_n and_o good_a pleasure_n his_o determinate_a will_n of_o do_v good_n this_o be_v distinct_o ascribe_v to_o he_o be_v lay_v down_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o send_v his_o son_n so_o rom._n 9_o 11_o 12_o ephes_n 1._o 4_o 5._o 2_o thess._n 2._o 13_o 14._o 1_o john_n 4._o 8_o 9_o 2_o john_n chap._n 14._o v._n 23._o there_o be_v loc_n mention_n of_o that_o other_o kind_n of_o love_n where_o of_o we_o speak_v if_o any_o man_n love_v i_o say_v christ_n he_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n 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 the_o love_n of_o friendship_n and_o approbation_n be_v here_o eminent_o ascribe_v to_o he_o say_v christ_n we_o will_v come_v even_o father_n and_o son_n to_o such_o a_o one_o and_o dwell_v with_o he_o that_o be_v by_o the_o spirit_n but_o yet_o he_o will_v have_v we_o take_v notice_n that_o in_o point_n of_o love_n the_o father_n have_v a_o peculiar_a prerogative_n my_o father_n will_v love_v he_o 6._o yea_o and_o as_o this_o love_n be_v peculiar_o to_o be_v eye_v in_o he_o so_o it_o §_o 12_o be_v to_o be_v look_v on_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o follow_v gracious_a dispensation_n christian_n walk_v often_o time_n with_o exceed_o trouble_v heart_n concern_v the_o thought_n of_o the_o father_n towards_o 8_o they_o they_o be_v well_o persuade_v of_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o his_o good_a will_n the_o difficulty_n lie_v in_o what_o be_v their_o acceptance_n with_o the_o father_n what_o be_v his_o heart_n towards_o they_o show_v we_o the_o father_n and_o it_o shall_v suffice_v john_n 14._o 8._o now_o this_o aught_o to_o be_v so_o far_o a_o way_n that_o his_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v look_v on_o as_o the_o fountain_n from_o whence_o all_o other_o sweetness_n flow_v thus_o the_o apostle_n set_v it_o out_o titus_n chap._n 3._o v._n 4._o after_o that_o the_o kindness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n our_o saviour_n towards_o man_n appear_v it_o be_v of_o the_o father_n of_o who_o he_o speak_v for_o v_o 6._o he_o tell_v we_o that_o he_o make_v out_o unto_o we_o or_o shed_v that_o love_n upon_o we_o abundant_o through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o saviour_n and_o this_o love_n he_o make_v the_o hinge_v upon_o which_o the_o great_a alteration_n and_o translation_n of_o the_o saint_n do_v turn_v for_o say_v he_o v._n 3._o we_o ourselves_o also_o be_v sometime_o foolish_a disobedient_a deceive_v serve_v divers_a lust_n and_o pleasure_n live_v in_o malice_n and_o envy_n hateful_a and_o hate_v one_o another_o all_z naught_o all_o out_o of_o order_n and_o vile_a whence_o then_o be_v our_o recovery_n the_o whole_a rise_n of_o it_o be_v from_o this_o love_n of_o god_n flow_v out_o by_o the_o way_n there_o describe_v for_o when_o the_o kindness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n appear_v that_o be_v in_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o than_o do_v this_o alteration_n ensue_v to_o secure_v we_o hereof_o there_o be_v not_o
thou_o will_v have_v the_o contrary_a viz_o that_o something_o shall_v be_v in_o thou_o for_o which_o god_n shall_v love_v thou_o even_o thy_o love_n to_o he_o and_o that_o thou_o shall_v love_v god_n before_o thou_o know_v any_o thing_n lovely_a in_o he_o viz._n whether_o he_o love_v thou_o or_o no._n this_o be_v a_o course_n of_o flesh_n find_v out_o that_o will_v never_o bring_v glory_n to_o god_n nor_o peace_n to_o thy_o own_o soul_n lay_v down_o then_o thy_o reason_n take_v up_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o a_o pure_a act_n of_o believe_v and_o that_o will_v open_v thy_o soul_n to_o let_v it_o out_o unto_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o communion_n of_o love_n to_o make_v yet_o some_o far_a improvement_n of_o this_o truth_n so_o open_v and_o exhort_v unto_o as_o before_o it_o will_v discover_v unto_o we_o the_o §_o 14_o eminency_n and_o privilege_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n what_o low_a thought_n soever_o the_o son_n of_o man_n may_v have_v of_o they_o it_o will_v appear_v that_o they_o have_v meat_n to_o eat_v that_o the_o world_n knowesnot_v of_o they_o have_v close_a communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o the_o father_n they_o deal_v with_o he_o in_o the_o interchange_n of_o love_n man_n be_v general_o esteem_v according_a to_o the_o company_n they_o keep_v it_o be_v a_o honour_n to_o stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o prince_n though_o but_o as_o servant_n what_o honour_n then_o have_v all_o the_o saint_n to_o stand_v with_o boldness_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o father_n and_o there_o to_o enjoy_v his_o bosom_n love_n what_o a_o blessing_n do_v the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n pronounce_v on_o the_o servant_n of_o solomon_n who_o stand_v before_o he_o and_o hear_v his_o wisdom_n how_o much_o more_o bless_a then_o be_v they_o who_o stand_v continual_o before_o the_o god_n of_o solomon_n hear_v his_o wisdom_n enjoy_v his_o love_n while_o other_o have_v their_o fellowship_n with_o satan_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n make_v provision_n for_o they_o and_o receive_v perish_a refreshment_n from_o they_o who_o end_n be_v destruction_n who_o god_n be_v their_o belly_n and_o who_o glory_n be_v in_o their_o shame_n who_o mind_n earthly_a thing_n they_o have_v this_o sweet_a communion_n with_o the_o father_n moreover_o what_o a_o safe_a and_o sweet_a retreat_n be_v here_o for_o the_o saint_n §_o 17_o in_o all_o the_o scorn_v reproach_n scandal_n misrepresentation_n which_o they_o undergo_v in_o the_o world_n when_o 20._o a_o child_n be_v abuse_v abroad_o in_o the_o street_n by_o stranger_n he_o run_v with_o speed_n to_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n there_o he_o make_v his_o complaint_n and_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o the_o hard_a 33._o censure_n and_o tongue-persecution_n which_o the_o saint_n meet_v withal_o in_o the_o street_n of_o the_o world_n they_o may_v run_v with_o their_o moaning_n unto_o their_o father_n and_o be_v comfort_v as_o one_o who_o his_o mother_n comfort_v so_o will_v i_o comfort_v you_o say_v the_o lord_n isa_n 66._o v._n 13._o so_o that_o the_o soul_n may_v say_v if_o i_o have_v hatred_n in_o the_o world_n i_o will_v go_v where_o i_o be_o sure_a of_o love_n though_o all_o other_o be_v hard_o to_o i_o yet_o my_o father_n be_v tender_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n i_o will_v go_v to_o he_o and_o satisfy_v myself_o in_o he_o here_o i_o be_o account_v vile_a frown_v on_o and_o reject_v but_o i_o have_v honour_n and_o love_n with_o he_o who_o kindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n itself_o there_o i_o shall_v have_v all_o thing_n in_o the_o fountain_n which_o other_o have_v but_o in_o the_o drop_n there_o be_v in_o my_o father_n love_n every_o thing_n desirable_a there_o be_v the_o sweetness_n of_o all_o mercy_n in_o the_o abstract_n itself_o and_o that_o full_o and_o durable_o evident_o then_o the_o saint_n be_v the_o most_o mistake_a man_n in_o the_o §_o 18_o world_n if_o they_o say_v 3_o come_v &_o have_v fellowship_n with_o we_o be_v not_o man_n ready_a to_o say_v why_o what_o be_v you_o a_o sorry_a company_n of_o 22._o seditious_a factious_a person_n be_v it_o know_v unto_o you_o that_o we_o despise_v your_o fellowship_n when_o we_o intend_v to_o leave_v fellowship_n with_o all_o honest_a man_n and_o man_n of_o worth_n then_o will_v we_o come_v to_o you_o but_o alas_o how_o be_v man_n mistake_v true_o their_o fellowship_n be_v with_o the_o father_n let_v man_n think_v of_o it_o as_o they_o please_v they_o have_v close_o spiritual_a heavenly_a refresh_n in_o the_o mutual_a communication_n of_o love_n with_o the_o father_n himself_o how_o they_o be_v general_o misconceive_v the_o apostle_n declare_v 2_o cor._n chap._n 6._o v._n 8_o 9_o 10._o as_o deceiver_n and_o yet_o true_a as_o unknown_a yet_o well_o know_v as_o die_v and_o behold_v we_o live_v as_o chastened_a and_o not_o kill_v as_o sorrowful_a yet_o always_o rejoice_n as_o poor_a yet_o make_v many_o rich_a as_o have_v nothing_o yet_o possess_v all_o thing_n and_o as_o it_o be_v thus_o in_o general_n so_o in_o no_o one_o thing_n more_o than_o this_o that_o they_o be_v look_v on_o as_o poor_a low_a despicable_a person_n when_o indeed_o they_o be_v the_o only_a great_a and_o noble_a personage_n in_o the_o world_n consider_v the_o company_n they_o keep_v it_o be_v with_o the_o father_n who_o so_o glorious_a the_o merchandise_n they_o trade_v in_o it_o be_v love_n what_o so_o precious_a doubtless_o they_o be_v the_o excellent_a on_o the_o earth_n psal._n 16._o v_o 3._o further_n this_o will_v discover_v a_o main_a difference_n between_o §_o 19_o the_o saint_n and_o empty_a professor_n as_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o duty_n and_o so_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o outward_a privilege_n fruitless_a professor_n often_o walk_v hand_n in_o hand_n with_o they_o but_o now_o come_v to_o their_o secret_a retirement_n and_o what_o a_o difference_n be_v there_o there_o the_o saint_n hold_v communion_n with_o god_n hypocryt_n for_o the_o most_o part_n with_o the_o world_n and_o their_o own_o lust_n with_o they_o they_o converse_v and_o communicate_v they_o harken_v what_o they_o will_v say_v to_o they_o and_o make_v provision_n for_o they_o when_o the_o saint_n be_v sweet_o wrap_v up_o in_o the_o bosom_n of_o their_o father_n love_n it_o be_v oftentimes_o even_o almost_o impossible_a that_o believer_n shall_v in_o outward_a appearance_n go_v beyond_o they_o who_o have_v very_a rot_a heart_n but_o this_o meat_n they_o have_v which_o other_o know_v not_o of_o this_o refreshment_n in_o the_o banquet_a house_n wherein_o other_o have_v no_o share_n in_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o thought_n the_o comfort_n of_o god_n their_o father_n refresh_v their_o soul_n now_o then_o to_o draw_v towards_o a_o close_a of_o this_o discourse_n if_o §_o 20_o these_o thing_n be_v so_o what_o manner_n of_o man_n ought_v we_o to_o be_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o holy_a conversation_n even_o our_o god_n be_v a_o consume_a fire_n what_o communion_n be_v there_o between_o light_n and_o darkness_n shall_v sin_n and_o lust_n dwell_v in_o those_o thought_n which_o receive_v in_o and_o carry_v out_o love_n from_o and_o unto_o the_o father_n holiness_n become_v his_o presence_n for_o ever_o a_o unclean_a spirit_n can_v draw_v nigh_o unto_o he_o a_o unholy_a heart_n can_v make_v no_o abode_n with_o he_o a_o lewd_a person_n will_v not_o desire_v to_o hold_v fellowship_n with_o a_o sober_a man_n and_o will_v a_o man_n of_o vain_a and_o foolish_a imagination_n hold_v communion_n and_o dwell_v with_o the_o most_o holy_a god_n there_o be_v not_o any_o consideration_n of_o this_o love_n but_o be_v a_o powerful_a motive_n unto_o holiness_n and_o lead_v thereunto_o ephraim_n say_v what_o have_v i_o to_o do_v any_o more_o with_o idol_n when_o in_o god_n he_o find_v salvation_n communion_n with_o the_o father_n be_v whole_o inconsistent_a with_o loose_a walk_n if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o have_v followship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 6._o he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o i_o have_v communion_n with_o he_o and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o chap._n 1._o v._n 4._o the_o most_o specious_a and_o glorious_a pretence_n make_v to_o a_o acquaintance_n with_o the_o father_n without_o holiness_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o cammandement_n serve_v only_o to_o prove_v the_o pretender_n to_o be_v liar_n the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o of_o the_o father_n dwell_v not_o together_o and_o if_o this_o be_v so_o to_o shut_v up_o all_o how_o many_o that_o go_v under_o the_o name_n of_o christian_n come_v short_a of_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o how_o §_o 20_o unacquainted_a be_v the_o generaliy_n of_o professor_n with_o the_o mystery_n of_o this_o communion_n
doubt_v not_o but_o that_o the_o great_a controversy_n which_o god_n have_v have_v with_o this_o nation_n for_o so_o many_o year_n &_o which_o he_o have_v pursue_v with_o so_o much_o anger_n and_o indignation_n be_v upon_o this_o account_n that_o contrary_n to_o that_o glorious_a light_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o shine_v among_o we_o the_o will_n and_o fancy_n of_o man_n under_o the_o name_n of_o order_n decency_n and_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o church_n a_o chimaera_n that_o none_o know_v what_o it_o be_v nor_o wherein_o the_o power_n of_o it_o do_v consist_v nor_o in_o who_o reside_v be_v impose_v on_o man_n in_o the_o way_n and_o worship_n of_o god_n neither_o be_v all_o that_o pretence_n of_o glory_n beauty_n comeliness_n and_o conformity_n that_o then_o be_v plead_v any_o thing_n more_o or_o less_o than_o what_o god_n do_v so_o describe_v in_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n ezek._n 16._o v_o 25_o and_o forward_o hence_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n in_o prayer_n deride_v hence_o be_v the_o powerful_a preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n despise_v hence_o be_v the_o sabbath_n decry_v hence_o be_v holiness_n stigmatise_v and_o persecute_v to_o what_o end_n that_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v depose_v from_o the_o sole_a privilege_n and_o power_n of_o law-making_a in_o his_o church_n that_o the_o true_a husband_n may_v be_v thrust_v aside_o and_o adulterer_n of_o his_o spouse_n embrace_v that_o taskmaster_n may_v be_v appoint_v in_o and_o over_o his_o house_n which_o he_o never_o give_v to_o his_o church_n ephes._n 4._o 12._o that_o a_o ceremonious_a pompous_a outward_a show_n worship_n draw_v from_o pagan_a judaical_a and_o antichristian_a observation_n may_v be_v introduce_v of_o all_o which_o there_o be_v not_o one_o word_n tittle_n or_o iota_fw-la in_o the_o whole_a book_n of_o god_n this_o than_o they_o who_o hold_v communion_n with_o christ_n be_v careful_a of_o they_o will_v admit_v of_o nothing_o practice_n nothing_o in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n private_a or_o public_a but_o what_o they_o have_v his_o warrant_n for_o unless_o it_o come_v in_o his_o name_n with_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n jesus_n they_o will_v not_o hear_v a_o angel_n from_o heaven_n they_o know_v the_o apostle_n themselves_o be_v to_o teach_v the_o saint_n only_o what_o christ_n command_v they_o math._n 28._o 20._o you_o know_v how_o many_o in_o this_o very_a nation_n in_o the_o day_n not_o long_o since_o pass_v yea_o how_o many_o thousand_o leave_v their_o native_a soil_n and_o go_v into_o a_o vast_a and_o howl_v wilderness_n in_o the_o utmost_a part_n of_o the_o world_n to_o keep_v their_o soul_n undefiled_a and_o chaste_a to_o their_o dear_a lord_n jesus_n as_o to_o this_o of_o his_o worship_n and_o institution_n 2._o they_o ready_o embrace_v receive_v and_o practice_v every_o thing_n that_o §_o 28_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v appoint_v they_o inquire_v diligent_o into_o his_o mind_n and_o will_n that_o they_o may_v know_v it_o they_o go_v to_o he_o for_o direction_n and_o beg_v of_o he_o to_o lead_v they_o in_o the_o way_n they_o have_v not_o know_v the_o 119._o psalm_n may_v be_v a_o pattern_n for_o this_o how_o do_v the_o good_a holy_a soul_n breath_n after_o instruction_n in_o the_o way_n and_o ordinance_n the_o statute_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n this_o i_o say_v they_o be_v tender_a in_o what_o ever_o be_v of_o christ_n they_o willing_o submit_v unto_o accept_v of_o and_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o the_o constant_a practice_n hereof_o what_o ever_o come_v on_o any_o other_o account_n they_o refuse_v 4._o christ_n manifest_v and_o evidence_n his_o love_n to_o his_o saint_n in_o a_o way_n of_o bounty_n in_o that_o rich_a plentiful_a provision_n he_o make_v for_o they_o it_o have_v please_v the_o father_n that_o in_o he_o all_o fullness_n shall_v dwell_v col._n 1._o 19_o and_o that_o for_o this_o end_n that_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o may_v all_o receive_v grace_n for_o grace_n joh._n 1._o 16._o i_o shall_v not_o insist_v upon_o the_o particular_n of_o that_o provision_n which_o christ_n make_v for_o his_o saint_n with_o all_o those_o influence_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n and_o grace_n that_o daily_o they_o receive_v from_o he_o that_o bread_n that_o he_o give_v they_o to_o the_o full_a the_o refreshment_n they_o have_v from_o he_o i_o shall_v only_o observe_v this_o that_o the_o scripture_n affirm_v he_o to_o do_v all_o thing_n for_o they_o in_o a_o abundant_a manner_n or_o to_o do_v it_o rich_o in_o a_o way_n of_o bounty_n whatever_o he_o give_v we_o his_o grace_n to_o assist_v we_o his_o presence_n to_o comfort_v we_o he_o do_v it_o abundant_o you_o have_v the_o general_n assertion_n of_o it_o rom._n 5._o 20._o where_o sin_n abound_v grace_n do_v abound_v much_o more_o if_o grace_n abound_v much_o more_o in_o comparison_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v abundant_a grace_n indeed_o as_o will_v easy_o be_v grant_v by_o any_o that_o shall_v consider_v how_o sin_n have_v abound_v &_o do_v in_o every_o soul_n hence_o he_o be_v say_v to_o be_v able_a &_o we_o be_v bid_v to_o expect_v that_o he_o shall_v do_v for_o we_o exceed_o abundant_o above_o what_o we_o can_v ask_v or_o think_v eph_n 3._o 20_o be_v it_o pardon_v mercy_n we_o receive_v of_o he_o why_o he_o do_v abundant_o pardon_v is._n 55._o 7._o he_o will_v multiply_v or_o add_v to_o pardon_v he_o will_v add_v pardon_n to_o pardon_v that_o grace_n &_o mercy_n shall_v abound_v above_o all_o our_o sin_n &_o iniquity_n be_v it_o the_o spirit_n he_o give_v we_o he_o shed_v he_o upon_o we_o rich_o or_o abundant_o tit._n 3._o 6._o not_o only_o bid_v we_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n of_o life_n free_o but_o also_o bestow_v he_o in_o such_o a_o plentiful_a measure_n that_o river_n of_o water_n shall_v flow_v from_o they_o that_o receive_v he_o joh._n 7._o 38_o 39_o that_o they_o shall_v never_o thirst_v any_o more_o who_o have_v drink_v of_o he_o be_v it_o grace_n that_o we_o receive_v of_o he_o he_o give_v that_o also_o in_o a_o way_n of_o bounty_n we_o receive_v abundance_n of_o grace_n rom._n 5._o 17._o he_o abound_v towards_o we_o in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o prudence_n ephes._n 1._o 18._o hence_o be_v that_o invitation_n can._n 5_o 1._o if_o in_o any_o thing_n than_o we_o be_v straighten_a it_o be_v in_o ourselves_o christ_n deal_v bountiful_o with_o we_o indeed_o the_o great_a sin_n of_o believer_n be_v that_o they_o make_v not_o use_v of_o christ_n bounty_n as_o they_o ought_v to_o do_v that_o we_o do_v not_o every_o day_n take_v of_o he_o mercy_n in_o abundance_n the_o oil_n never_o cease_v till_o the_o vessel_n cease_v supply_v from_o christ_n fail_v not_o but_o only_o when_o our_o faith_n fail_v in_o receive_v they_o 4._o then_o our_o return_n to_o christ_n be_v in_o a_o way_n of_o duty_n unto_o this_o two_o thing_n be_v require_v §_o 29_o 1._o that_o we_o follow_v after_o &_o practise_v holiness_n in_o the_o power_n of_o it_o as_o it_o be_v obedience_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n under_o this_o formality_n as_o obedience_n to_o he_o all_o gospell-obedience_n be_v call_v whatsoever_o christ_n command_v we_o mat._n 28._o 20._o and_o say_v he_o joh._n 15._o 14._o you_o be_v my_o friend_n if_o you_o do_v what_o i_o command_v you_o and_o it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o live_v to_o he_o who_o die_v for_o we_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 15._o live_v to_o he_o in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n live_v to_o he_o as_o our_o lord_n and_o king_n not_o that_o i_o suppose_v there_o be_v peculiar_a precept_n and_o a_o peculiar_a law_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o observance_n whereof_o we_o be_v justify_v as_o the_o socinian_o fancy_n for_o sure_o the_o gospel_n require_v of_o we_o no_o more_o but_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n our_o god_n with_o all_o ourheart_n and_o all_o our_o soul_n which_o the_o law_n also_o require_v but_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n have_v bring_v we_o into_o a_o condition_n of_o acceptance_n with_o god_n wherein_o our_o obedince_n be_v well_o please_v to_o he_o &_o we_o be_v to_o honour_v he_o as_o we_o honour_v the_o father_n that_o we_o have_v a_o respect_n &_o peculiar_a regard_n to_o he_o in_o all_o our_o obedience_n so_o tit._n 2._o 14._o he_o have_v purchase_v we_o unto_o himself_o &_o thus_o believer_n do_v in_o their_o obedience_n they_o eye_n jesus_n christ._n 1._o as_o the_o author_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o obedience_n for_o who_o sake_n it_o be_v give_v to_o they_o to_o believe_v phil._n 1._o 29._o and_o who_o by_o his_o spirit_n work_v that_o obedience_n in_o they_o so_o the_o apostle_n heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o in_o the_o course_n of_o our_o obedience_n we_o still_o look_v to_o jesus_n the_o author_n of_o our_o faith_n faith_n be_v here_o both_o the_o grace_n of_o faith_n
that_o as_o to_o actual_a collation_n or_o bestow_n he_o send_v he_o himself_o chap._n 15._o v._n 26._o i_o will_v send_v the_o comforter_n to_o you_o from_o the_o father_n he_o receive_v he_o from_o his_o father_n and_o actual_o send_v he_o unto_o his_o saint_n so_o chapt._n 16._o 7._o i_o will_v send_v he_o and_o v_o 14_o 15._o he_o manifest_v how_o he_o will_v send_v he_o he_o will_v furnish_v he_o with_o that_o which_o be_v he_o to_o bestow_v upon_o they_o he_o shall_v take_v of_o i_o of_o that_o which_o be_v proper_o and_o peculiar_o so_o i_o as_o mediator_n the_o fruit_n of_o my_o life_n and_o death_n unto_o holiness_n and_o give_v it_o unto_o you_o but_o of_o these_o thing_n more_o afterward_o this_o then_o be_v the_o second_o thing_n that_o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v and_o which_o be_v to_o be_v eye_v in_o he_o he_o send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n into_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o efficient_a cause_n 56._o of_o all_o holiness_n and_o sanctification_n quicken_a enlighten_v purify_n the_o soul_n of_o his_o saint_n how_o our_o union_n with_o he_o with_o all_o the_o benefit_n thereon_o depend_v flow_v from_o this_o his_o communication_n of_o the_o spirit_n unto_o we_o to_o abide_v with_o we_o and_o to_o dwell_v in_o we_o i_o have_v at_o large_a elsewhere_o declare_v where_o also_o this_o 189._o whole_a matter_n be_v more_o full_o open_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o he_o by_o faith_n in_o reference_n to_o the_o spirit_n its_o self_n 2_o lie_v there_o be_v that_o which_o we_o call_v habitual_a grace_n that_o be_v the_o §_o 4_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o spirit_n which_o be_v bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n joh._n 3._o 6._o that_o which_o be_v bear_v of_o or_o produce_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 17._o in_o the_o heart_n or_o soul_n of_o a_o man_n when_o he_o be_v regenerate_v that_o which_o make_v he_o so_o be_v spirit_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o flesh_n or_o that_o enmity_n which_o be_v in_o we_o by_o nature_n against_o god_n it_o be_v faith_n love_n joy_n hope_v and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o their_o root_n or_o common_a principle_n concern_v which_o these_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v 1._o that_o though_o many_o particular_a grace_n be_v mention_v §_o 5_o yet_o there_o be_v not_o different_a habit_n or_o quality_n in_o we_o not_o several_a or_o distinct_a principle_n to_o answer_v they_o but_o only_o the_o same_o habit_n 17._o or_o spiritual_a principle_n put_v forth_o itself_o in_o various_a operation_n or_o way_n of_o work_v according_a to_o the_o variety_n of_o the_o object_n which_o it_o go_v forth_o unto_o be_v their_o common_a principle_n so_o that_o it_o be_v call_v and_o distinguish_v as_o above_o rather_o in_o respect_n of_o actual_a exercise_n with_o relation_n to_o its_o object_n then_o habitual_a inherence_n it_o be_v one_o root_n which_o have_v these_o many_o branch_n 2._o this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o intend_v by_o this_o habit_n of_o grace_n a_o 6._o new_a gracious_a spiritual_a 63._o life_n or_o principle_n 17._o create_v and_o 29._o bestow_v on_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o be_v 24._o change_v in_o all_o its_o faculty_n and_o affection_n fit_v and_o enable_v to_o go_v forth_o in_o the_o way_n of_o obedience_n unto_o every_o divine_a object_n that_o be_v propose_v unto_o it_o according_a to_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n for_o instance_n the_o mind_n can_v discern_v of_o 6._o spiritual_a thing_n in_o a_o spiritual_a manner_n and_o therein_o it_o be_v light_a illumination_n the_o whole_a soul_n close_v with_o christ_n as_o hold_v forth_o in_o the_o promise_v of_o the_o gospel_n for_o righteousness_n and_o salvation_n that_o be_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a and_o principal_a work_n of_o it_o it_o often_o give_v denomination_n unto_o the_o whole_a so_o when_o it_o rest_v in_o god_n in_o christ_n with_o delight_n desire_n and_o complacency_n it_o be_v call_v love_n be_v indeed_o the_o principle_n suit_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o spiritual_a and_o live_a operation_n according_a to_o their_o natural_a use_n now_o it_o differ_v 1._o from_o the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o the_o saint_n for_o it_o be_v a_o create_a quality_n the_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o as_o a_o free_a agent_n in_o a_o holy_a §_o 6_o habitation_n this_o grace_n as_o a_o quality_n remain_v in_o we_o as_o in_o its_o own_o proper_a subject_n that_o have_v not_o any_o subsistence_n but_o therein_o and_o be_v capable_a of_o be_v intend_v or_o restrain_v under_o great_a variety_n of_o degree_n 2._o from_o actual_a grace_n which_o be_v transient_a this_o make_v its_o residence_n in_o the_o soul_n 13._o actual_a grace_n be_v a_o elapse_v of_o divine_a influence_n and_o assistance_n work_v in_o and_o by_o the_o soul_n any_o spiritual_a act_n or_o duty_n whatsoever_o without_o any_o praeexistence_n unto_o that_o act_n or_o continuance_n after_o it_o god_n work_v in_o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v but_o this_o habitual_a grace_n be_v always_o resident_a in_o we_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o be_v a_o meet_a principle_n for_o all_o those_o holy_a and_o spiritual_a operation_n which_o by_o actual_a grace_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o 3._o it_o be_v capable_a of_o augmentation_n and_o diminution_n as_o be_v etc._n say_v in_o some_o it_o be_v more_o large_a and_o more_o effectual_a then_o in_o other_o yea_o in_o some_o person_n more_o at_o one_o time_n then_o another_o hence_o be_v those_o die_n decay_n ruin_n recovery_n complaint_n and_o rejoice_n whereof_o so_o frequent_a mention_n be_v make_v in_o the_o scripture_n these_o thing_n be_v premise_v as_o to_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o let_v we_o §_o 7_o now_o consider_v what_o we_o be_v to_o eye_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n in_o reference_n hereunto_o to_o make_v a_o entrance_n into_o our_o communion_n with_o he_o therein_o as_o thing_n by_o he_o or_o on_o his_o part_n perform_v 1._o as_o i_o say_v of_o the_o spirit_n so_o in_o the_o first_o place_n i_o say_v of_o this_o it_o be_v of_o the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n and_o be_v so_o to_o be_v look_v on_o it_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o believe_v on_o he_o phil._n 1._o 29._o the_o lord_n on_o the_o behalf_n of_o christ_n for_o his_o sake_n because_o it_o be_v purchase_v &_o procure_v 〈◊〉_d by_o he_o for_o we_o bestow_v faith_n &_o by_o same_o rule_n all_o grace_n upon_o we_o we_o be_v bless_v with_o all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a place_n in_o he_o eph._n 1._o 3._o in_o he_o that_o be_v in_o &_o through_o his_o mediation_n for_o we_o his_o 2._o oblation_n and_o intercession_n jye_v at_o the_o bottom_n of_o this_o dispensation_n be_v not_o grace_n by_o they_o procure_v it_o will_v never_o by_o any_o one_o soul_n be_v enjoy_v all_o grace_n be_v from_o this_o fountain_n in_o our_o receive_n it_o from_o christ_n we_o must_v still_o consider_v what_o it_o cost_v he_o want_v of_o this_o weaken_v faith_n in_o its_o proper_a work_n 32._o his_o whole_a intercession_n be_v found_v on_o his_o oblation_n 1_o joh._n 2._o 1_o 2._o what_o he_o purchase_v by_o his_o death_n that_o nor_o more_o nor_o less_o as_o have_v be_v often_o say_v he_o intercede_v may_v be_v bestow_v and_o he_o pray_v that_o all_o his_o saint_n may_v have_v this_o grace_n whereof_o we_o speak_v joh._n 17._o 17._o do_v we_o continual_o consider_v all_o grace_n as_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o purchase_n of_o christ_n it_o will_v be_v a_o exceed_a endearment_n on_o our_o spirit_n nor_o can_v we_o without_o this_o consideration_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n of_o the_o gospel_n ask_v or_o expect_v any_o grace_n it_o be_v no_o prejudice_n to_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o the_o father_n to_o look_v on_o any_o thing_n as_o the_o purchase_n of_o the_o son_n it_o be_v from_o that_o grace_n that_o he_o make_v that_o purchase_n and_o in_o the_o receive_v of_o grace_n from_o god_n we_o have_v not_o communion_n with_o christ_n who_o be_v yet_o the_o treasury_n and_o store_n house_n of_o it_o unless_o we_o look_v upon_o it_o as_o his_o purchase_n he_o have_v obtain_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v 4._o through_o out_o have_v life_n in_o we_o be_v humble_a holy_a believe_v divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o mighty_a by_o destroy_v the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n in_o we_o 2._o the_o lord_n christ_n do_v actual_o communicate_v this_o grace_n unto_o his_o saint_n and_o bestow_v it_o on_o they_o of_o his_o fullness_n we_o have_v all_o receive_v and_o grace_n for_o grace_n joh._n 1._o 16._o for_o 1._o the_o father_n actual_o invest_v he_o with_o all_o the_o grace_n whereof_o by_o compact_a and_o agreement_n he_o have_v make_v a_o purchase_n as_o he_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o
man_n of_o a_o very_a easy_a discern_a may_v find_v they_o out_o &_o yet_o their_o delusion_n so_o strong_a that_o not_o a_o few_o be_v deceive_v this_o be_v one_o thing_n that_o lie_v evident_a to_o every_o eye_n that_o according_a to_o his_o wont_a course_n satan_n with_o his_o delusion_n be_v run_v into_o a_o extreme_a to_o his_o former_a act_n not_o long_o since_o his_o great_a design_n as_o i_o manifest_v be_v to_o try_v up_o ordinance_n without_o the_o spirit_n cast_v all_o the_o reproach_n §_o 6_o that_o he_o can_v upon_o he_o now_o to_o cry_v up_o a_o spirit_n without_o and_o against_o ordinance_n cast_v all_o reproach_n and_o contempt_n possible_a upon_o they_o then_o he_o will_v have_v a_o ministry_n without_o the_o spirit_n now_o a_o spirit_n without_o a_o ministry_n then_o the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n may_v suffice_v without_o either_o preach_n or_o pray_v by_o the_o spirit_n now_o the_o spirit_n be_v enough_o without_o read_v or_o study_v the_o word_n at_o all_o then_o he_o allow_v a_o literal_a embrace_v of_o what_o christ_n have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n now_o he_o talk_v of_o christ_n in_o the_o spirit_n only_o and_o deny_v he_o to_o be_v come_v in_o the_o flesh_n the_o proper_a character_n of_o the_o false_a spirit_n we_o be_v warn_v of_o 1_o joh._n 1._o 3_o now_o because_o it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o the_o spirit_n which_o we_o be_v to_o hear_v and_o embrace_v be_v the_o spirit_n promise_v by_o christ_n which_o be_v so_o clear_a that_o he_o the_o montanist_n paraclete_n yea_o and_o mahomet_n pretend_v himself_o to_o be_v and_o those_o of_o our_o day_n affirm_v also_o pretend_v the_o same_o let_v we_o brief_o try_v they_o by_o some_o of_o the_o effect_n mention_v which_o christ_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o first_o general_a effect_n as_o be_v observe_v be_v this_o that_o he_o shall_v bring_v to_o remembrance_n the_o thing_n that_o christ_n speak_v for_o our_o guidance_n and_o consolation_n this_o be_v to_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n §_o 7_o towards_o the_o apostle_n who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o penman_n of_o the_o scripture_n this_o be_v to_o be_v his_o work_n towards_o believer_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n now_o the_o thing_n that_o christ_n have_v speak_v and_o do_v be_v write_v that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o believe_v have_v life_n through_o his_o name_n joh._n 20._o 30._o they_o be_v write_v in_o the_o scripture_n this_o then_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o christ_n have_v promise_v he_o shall_v bring_v to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o give_v we_o understanding_n of_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o scripture_n for_o our_o guidance_n and_o consolation_n be_v this_o now_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v abroad_o in_o the_o world_n and_o pervert_v many_o nothing_o less_o his_o business_n be_v to_o decry_v the_o thing_n that_o christ_n have_v speak_v which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o word_n to_o pretend_v new_a revelation_n of_o his_o own_o to_o lead_v man_n from_o the_o write_a word_n wherein_o the_o whole_a work_n of_o god_n and_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n be_v record_v again_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n promise_v by_o christ_n be_v to_o glorify_v he_o he_o shall_v glorify_v i_o for_o he_o shall_v take_v of_o i_o and_o show_v it_o unto_o you_o john_n 16._o 14._o he_o who_o be_v to_o suffer_v at_o jerusalem_n who_o §_o 8_o then_o speak_v to_o his_o disciple_n it_o be_v to_o make_v he_o glorious_a honourable_a and_o of_o high_a esteem_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o believer_n and_o that_o by_o show_v his_o thing_n his_o love_n kindness_n grace_n and_o purchase_v unto_o they_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v go_v abroad_o be_v to_o glorify_v itself_o to_o decry_v and_o render_v contemptible_a christ_n that_o suffer_v for_o we_o under_o the_o name_n of_o a_o christ_n without_o we_o which_o it_o slight_v and_o despise_v and_o that_o profess_o it_o be_v own_o glory_n it_o be_v own_o honour_n be_v all_o that_o it_o aim_v at_o whole_o invert_v the_o order_n of_o the_o divine_a dispensation_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o be_v and_o lie_v in_o the_o father_n love_n the_o son_n come_v to_o glorify_v the_o father_n he_o still_o say_v i_o seek_v not_o my_o own_o glory_n but_o the_o glory_n of_o he_o that_o send_v i_o the_o son_n have_v carry_v on_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n be_v now_o to_o be_v glorify_v with_o the_o father_n so_o he_o pray_v that_o it_o may_v be_v john_n 17._o 1._o the_o hour_n be_v come_v glorify_v the_o son_n and_o that_o with_o the_o glrry_a which_o he_o have_v before_o the_o world_n when_o his_o joint_a council_n be_v in_o the_o carry_n on_o the_o father_n love_n wherefore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v send_v and_o his_o work_n be_v to_o glorify_v the_o son_n but_o now_o as_o i_o say_v we_o have_v a_o spirit_n come_v forth_o who_o whole_a business_n be_v to_o glorify_v himself_o whereby_o we_o may_v easy_o know_v whence_o he_o be_v furthermore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n shed_v abroad_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n as_o be_v declare_v and_o thence_o fill_v they_o with_o joy_n §_o 9_o peace_n and_o hope_v quiet_v and_o refresh_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o in_o who_o he_o dwell_v give_v they_o liberty_n and_o rest_n confidence_n and_o the_o boldness_n of_o child_n this_o spirit_n whereof_o man_n now_o boast_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n who_o utmost_a work_n be_v to_o make_v man_n quake_v and_o tremble_v cast_v they_o into_o a_o unsonlike_a frame_n of_o spirit_n drive_v they_o up_o and_o down_o with_o horror_n and_o bondage_n and_o drink_v up_o their_o very_a natural_a spirit_n &_o make_v their_o whole_a man_n wither_v away_o there_o be_v scarce_o any_o one_o thing_n that_o more_o evident_o manifest_v the_o spirit_n whereby_o some_o be_v now_o act_v not_o to_o be_v the_o comforter_n promise_v by_o christ_n then_o this_o that_o he_o be_v a_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n and_o slavery_n in_o they_o in_o who_o he_o be_v and_o a_o spirit_n of_o cruelty_n and_o reproach_n towards_o other_o in_o a_o direct_a opposition_n to_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o believer_n and_o all_o the_o end_n and_o purpurpose_n for_o which_o as_o a_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o consolation_n he_o be_v bestow_v on_o they_o to_o give_v one_o instance_n more_o the_o holy_a ghost_n bestow_v on_o §_o 10_o believer_n be_v a_o spirit_n of_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n as_o be_v manifest_v the_o spirit_n wherewith_o we_o have_v to_o do_v pretend_v the_o carry_a man_n above_o such_o low_a and_o contemptible_a mean_n of_o communion_n with_o god_n in_o a_o word_n it_o be_v a_o very_a easy_a and_o facile_a task_n to_o pass_v through_o all_o of_o the_o eminent_a effect_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o and_o towards_o believer_n and_o to_o manifest_v that_o the_o pretend_v spirit_n of_o our_o day_n come_v in_o a_o direct_a opposition_n and_o contradiction_n to_o every_o one_o of_o they_o thus_o have_v satan_n pass_v from_o one_o extreme_a to_o another_o from_o a_o bitter_a wretched_a opposition_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o christ_n unto_o a_o curse_a pretend_v to_o the_o spirit_n still_o to_o the_o same_o end_n and_o purpose_n i_o may_v give_v sundry_a other_o instance_n of_o the_o contempt_n or_o abuse_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n those_o mention_v be_v the_o extreme_n whereunto_o all_o other_o be_v or_o may_v be_v reduce_v and_o i_o will_v not_o far_o divert_v from_o that_o which_o lie_v direct_o in_o my_o aim_n chap._n vi_o of_o particular_a communion_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n of_o preparation_n thereunto_o valution_n of_o the_o the_o benefit_n we_o receive_v by_o he_o what_o it_o be_v he_o comfort_v we_o in_o and_o against_o wherewith_o how_n the_o way_n be_v thus_o make_v plain_a for_o we_o i_o come_v to_o show_v §_o 1_o how_o woe_n hold_v particular_a communion_n with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o he_o be_v promise_v of_o christ_n to_o be_v our_o comforter_n and_o as_o work_v out_o our_o consolation_n by_o the_o mean_v former_o insist_v on_o now_o the_o first_o thing_n i_o shall_v do_v herein_o be_v the_o proposal_n of_o that_o which_o may_v be_v some_o preparation_n to_o the_o duty_n under_o consideration_n and_o this_o by_o lead_v the_o soul_n of_o believer_n to_o a_o due_a valuation_n of_o this_o work_n of_o he_o towards_o we_o whence_o he_o be_v call_v our_o comforter_n to_o raise_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o this_o frame_n and_o fit_v we_o for_o the_o duty_n §_o 2_o intend_v let_v we_o consider_v these_o three_o thing_n 1._o first_o what_o it_o be_v he_o comfort_v we_o against_o 2._o second_o wherewith_o he_o comfort_n we_o 3._o
our_o obedience_n with_o the_o attendency_n of_o they_o respective_o be_v the_o great_a concernment_n of_o §_o 9_o our_o life_n what_o we_o be_v in_o reference_n unto_o god_n be_v comprise_v in_o they_o and_o the_o due_a management_n of_o they_o with_o their_o contrary_n which_o come_v under_o the_o same_o rule_n through_o all_o these_o do_v there_o run_v a_o line_n of_o consolation_n from_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o give_v we_o a_o joyful_a issue_n throughout_o how_o sad_a be_v the_o condition_n of_o of_o poor_a soul_n destitute_a of_o these_o consolation_n what_o poor_a shift_n be_v they_o force_v to_o betake_v themselves_o unto_o what_o giant_n have_v they_o to_o encounter_v in_o their_o own_o strength_n and_o wehther_n they_o be_v conquer_v or_o seem_v to_o conquer_v they_o have_v nothing_o but_o the_o misery_n of_o their_o trial_n 2._o the_o second_o thing_n considerable_a to_o teach_v we_o to_o put_v a_o due_a valuation_n on_o the_o consolation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o matter_n of_o they_o or_o that_o wherewith_o he_o comfort_v we_o now_o this_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o the_o two_o head_n that_o i_o have_v former_o treat_v of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o son_n all_o the_o consolation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n consist_v in_o his_o acquaint_v we_o with_o and_o communicate_v unto_o we_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o son_n nor_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n in_o the_o one_o or_o the_o other_o but_o he_o make_v it_o a_o matter_n of_o consolation_n to_o we_o so_o that_o indeed_o we_o have_v our_o communion_n with_o the_o father_n in_o his_o love_n and_o the_o son_n in_o his_o grace_n by_o the_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 1._o first_o he_o communicate_v to_o we_o and_o acquaint_v we_o with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n have_v inform_v his_o disciple_n with_o that_o §_o 11_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o their_o consolation_n which_o by_o the_o comforter_n they_o shall_v receive_v our_o bless_a saviour_n joh._n 16._o 27._o shut_v up_o all_o in_o this_o the_o father_n himself_o love_v you_o this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o comforter_n be_v give_v to_o acquaint_v we_o withal_o even_o that_o god_n be_v the_o father_n and_o that_o he_o love_v we_o in_o particular_a that_o the_o father_n the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n consider_v so_o distinct_o love_v we_o on_o this_o account_n be_v he_o say_v so_o often_o to_o come_v forth_o from_o the_o father_n because_o he_o come_v in_o pursuit_n of_o his_o love_n and_o to_o acquaint_v the_o heart_n of_o believer_n therewith_o that_o they_o may_v be_v comfort_v and_o establish_v by_o persuade_v we_o of_o the_o eternal_a and_o unchangeable_a love_n of_o the_o father_n he_o fill_v we_o with_o consolation_n and_o indeed_o all_o the_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n before_o mention_v have_v their_o tendency_n this_o way_n of_o this_o love_n and_o its_o transcendent_a excellency_n you_o hear_v at_o large_a before_o whatever_o be_v desirable_a in_o it_o be_v thus_o communicate_v to_o we_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a_o sense_n of_o this_o be_v able_a not_o only_o to_o relieve_v we_o but_o to_o make_v we_o in_o every_o condition_n to_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a it_o be_v not_o with_o a_o increase_n of_o corn_n and_o wine_n and_o oil_n but_o with_o the_o shine_a of_o the_o countenance_n of_o god_n upon_o we_o that_o he_o comfort_v our_o soul_n psal._n 4._o 6._o the_o world_n hate_v i_o may_n such_o a_o soul_n as_o have_v the_o spirit_n say_v but_o my_o father_n love_v i_o man_n despise_v i_o as_o a_o hypocrite_n but_o my_o father_n love_v i_o as_o a_o child_n i_o be_o poor_a in_o this_o world_n but_o i_o have_v a_o rich_a inheritance_n in_o the_o love_n of_o my_o father_n i_o be_o straighten_a in_o all_o thing_n but_o there_o be_v bread_n enough_o in_o my_o father_n house_n i_o mourn_v in_o secret_a under_o the_o power_n of_o my_o lust_n and_o sin_n where_o no_o eye_n see_v i_o yea_o but_o the_o father_n see_v i_o and_o be_v full_a of_o compassion_n with_o a_o sense_n of_o his_o kindness_n which_o be_v better_o than_o life_n i_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n glory_n in_o affliction_n triumph_n as_o a_o conqueror_n though_o i_o be_o kill_v all_o the_o day_n long_o all_o my_o sorrow_n have_v a_o bottom_n that_o may_v be_v fathom_v my_o trial_n bound_n that_o may_v be_v compass_v but_o the_o breadth_n and_o depth_n and_o height_n of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n who_o can_v express_v i_o may_v render_v glorious_a this_o way_n of_o the_o spirit_n comfort_v we_o with_o the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n by_o compare_v it_o with_o all_o other_o cause_n and_o mean_n of_o joy_n and_o consolation_n whatever_o and_o so_o discover_v their_o emptiness_n its_o fullness_n their_o nothingnesse_n its_o be_v all_o as_o also_o by_o reveal_v the_o property_n of_o it_o before_o rehearse_v again_o he_o do_v it_o by_o communicate_v to_o we_o and_o acquaint_v §_o 12_o we_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o christ._n all_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o purchase_n all_o the_o desireablenesse_n of_o his_o person_n as_o we_o be_v interest_v in_o he_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n as_o i_o former_o discourse_v of_o at_o large_a be_v refer_v to_o two_o head_n the_o grace_n of_o his_o person_n and_o of_o his_o office_n and_o worke._n by_o both_o these_o do_v the_o holy_a ghost_n administer_v consolation_n to_o we_o joh._n 14._o 15._o he_o glorify_v christ_n by_o reveal_v his_o excellency_n and_o desireablenesse_n to_o believer_n as_o the_o chief_a of_o ten_o thousand_o altogether_o lovely_a and_o then_o he_o show_v they_o of_o the_o thing_n of_o christ_n his_o love_n grace_n all_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o death_n suffer_v resurrection_n and_o intercession_n and_o with_o these_o support_v their_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o here_o whatever_o be_v of_o refreshment_n in_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n deliverance_n from_o the_o curse_n and_o wrath_n to_o come_v in_o justification_n and_o adoption_n with_o the_o innumerable_a privilege_n attend_v they_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o glory_n give_v unto_o we_o come_v in_o on_o this_o head_n of_o account_n three_o the_o principle_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o his_o act_n for_o our_o consolation_n come_v next_o under_o consideration_n to_o the_o same_o §_o 13_o end_n and_o this_o lead_v we_o a_o little_a near_o to_o the_o communion_n intend_v to_o be_v direct_v in_o now_o this_o be_v his_o own_o great_a love_n and_o infinite_a condescension_n he_o willing_o proceed_v or_o come_v forth_o from_o the_o father_n to_o be_v our_o comforter_n he_o know_v what_o we_o be_v and_o what_o we_o can_v do_v and_o what_o will_v be_v our_o deal_n with_o he_o he_o know_v we_o will_v grieve_v he_o provoke_v he_o quench_v his_o motion_n defile_v his_o dwell_a place_n and_o yet_o he_o will_v come_v to_o be_v our_o comforter_n want_v of_o a_o due_a consideration_n of_o the_o great_a love_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n weaken_v all_o the_o principle_n of_o our_o obedience_n do_v this_o dwell_v and_o abide_v upon_o our_o heart_n what_o a_o dear_a valuation_n must_v we_o need_v put_v upon_o all_o his_o operation_n and_o act_n towards_o we_o nothing_o indeed_o be_v valuable_a but_o what_o come_v from_o love_n and_o goodwill_n this_o be_v the_o way_n the_o scripture_n take_v to_o raise_v up_o our_o heart_n to_o a_o right_n and_o due_a estimation_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o jesus_n christ._n it_o tell_v we_o that_o he_o do_v it_o free_o that_o of_o his_o own_o will_v he_o have_v lay_v down_o his_o life_n that_o he_o do_v it_o out_o of_o love_n herein_o be_v manifest_v the_o love_n of_o god_n that_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o he_o love_v 7._o we_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o he_o love_v we_o and_o wash_v we_o with_o his_o own_o blood_n hereunto_o it_o add_v our_o state_n and_o condition_n consider_v as_o he_o undertake_v for_o we_o sinner_n enemy_n dead_a alienate_v than_o he_o love_v we_o and_o die_v for_o we_o and_o wash_v we_o with_o his_o blood_n may_v we_o not_o hence_o also_o have_v a_o valuation_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o spirit_n for_o our_o consolation_n he_o proceed_v to_o that_o end_n from_o the_o father_n he_o distribute_v as_o he_o will_v work_v as_o he_o please_v and_o what_o be_v we_o towards_o who_o he_o carry_v on_o this_o work_n froward_a perverse_a unthankful_a grieve_v vex_v provoke_v he_o yet_o in_o his_o love_n and_o tenderness_n do_v he_o continue_v to_o do_v we_o good_a let_v we_o by_o faith_n consider_v this_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v the_o head_n and_o source_n of_o all_o the_o communion_n we_o have_v with_o he_o in_o this_o life_n this_o be_v as_o i_o say_v