a._n we_o shall_v have_v a_o competent_a knowledge_n of_o the_o divine_a institution_n spiritual_a nature_n holy_a use_n and_o end_n of_o they_o but_o these_o thing_n have_v be_v already_o open_v thus_o much_o of_o knowledge_n q_o 189._o what_o be_v that_o faith_n which_o a_o worthy_a partaker_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n shall_v have_v a._n a_o save_v faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n q._n 190._o what_o be_v a_o save_v faith_n in_o christ_n a._n save_v faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n whereby_o they_o know_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n record_n touch_v christ_n in_o the_o word_n do_v receive_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o their_o only_a saviour_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o salvation_n on_o his_o own_o term_n eph._n 2.8_o john_n 17.3_o 1_o john_n 5.10_o 11._o john_n 1.12_o eph._n 1.12_o luke_n 9.23_o q._n 191._o why_o be_v faith_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o faith_n must_v be_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o see_v christ_n in_o it_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v the_o spiritual_a mouth_n and_o stomach_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o digest_v he_o as_o our_o spiritual_a food_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 192._o what_o be_v that_o repentance_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n true_a repentance_n be_v a_o special_a gift_n of_o god_n to_o his_o elect_n arise_v from_o a_o clear_a sight_n and_o deep_a sense_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n whereby_o they_o do_v both_o confess_v their_o sin_n to_o god_n with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o and_o hatred_n of_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n act_v 11.11_o &_o 5.31_o &_o 2.37_o act_n 3.19_o 26._o prov._n 28.13_o joel_n 2.12_o 13._o psal_n 119.104_o q._n 193._o why_o be_v repentance_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o in_o this_o ordinance_n we_o come_v to_o renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o receive_v a_o seal_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n which_o none_o can_v do_v but_o true_a penitent_n q._n 194._o what_o be_v that_o love_n a_o worthy_a partaker_n shall_v have_v a._n holy_a love_n be_v a_o spiritual_a affection_n whereby_o the_o soul_n of_o god_n people_n be_v carry_v out_o towards_o god_n and_o towards_o one_o another_o and_o towards_o all_o that_o be_v good_a matth._n 27.37.39_o john_n 13.34_o 1_o john_n 2.15_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o rom._n 15.30_o 2_o thess_n 2.10_o q._n 195._o ought_v we_o not_o also_o to_o love_v our_o very_a enemy_n and_o such_o as_o hate_v we_o a._n yes_o christ_n have_v command_v we_o to_o love_v our_o enemy_n with_o a_o love_n of_o goodwill_n so_o as_o to_o forbear_v revenge_v ourselves_o on_o they_o and_o to_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v their_o good_a though_o not_o with_o a_o love_n of_o delight_n matth._n 5.44_o 45._o rom._n 12.19_o 20._o q._n 196._o why_o be_v love_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lovefeast_n and_o a_o love_n token_n between_o christ_n &_o his_o church_n in_o which_o they_o do_v as_o it_o be_v seal_v their_o affection_n each_o to_o other_o appoint_v to_o keep_v in_o memory_n christ_n love_n to_o believer_n and_o to_o increase_v their_o love_n to_o he_o and_o the_o want_n of_o this_o love_n bring_v man_n under_o the_o severe_a curse_n rev._n 1.5_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 1_o cor._n 16.22_o q._n 197._o what_o be_v that_o new_a obedience_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n new_a obedience_n be_v a_o unfeigned_a desire_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o soul_n second_v with_o a_o careful_a endeavour_n of_o life_n in_fw-la and_o by_o the_o grace_n and_o strength_n of_o christ_n to_o yield_v sincere_a constant_a &_o universal_a obedience_n to_o â—he_n whole_a reveal_v mind_n &_o will_n of_o god_n â—â—yned_v with_o a_o humiliation_n for_o our_o fail_n and_o defect_n a_o desire_n to_o be_v find_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n and_o to_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n only_o in_o for_o &_o through_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o christ_n psal_n 119.5_o 8_o 30_o 31_o 32._o phil._n 4.13_o psal_n 119.6_o 104_o 112._o 2_o chron._n 30.18_o 19_o phil._n 3.9_o q._n 198._o why_o be_v it_o call_v new_a obedience_n a._n because_o it_o be_v only_o perform_v by_o new_a creature_n that_o be_v by_o such_o as_o be_v renew_v after_o the_o image_n of_o god_n and_o by_o new_a strength_n from_o christ_n and_o because_o it_o be_v require_v by_o the_o new_a testament_n or_o covenant_n 2_o cor._n 5.17_o rom._n 12.2_o phil._n 4.13_o q._n 199._o why_o be_v this_o new_a obedience_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o seal_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n bind_v we_o to_o this_o new_a obedience_n so_o that_o without_o it_o our_o partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n will_v be_v but_o dissemble_v and_o because_o without_o this_o obedience_n all_o our_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o outward_a performance_n will_v be_v reject_v of_o god_n as_o vain_a and_o hypocritical_a and_o abominable_a ezech._n 11.19_o 23._o jer._n 31.33_o 1._o sam._n 15.22_o tit._n 1.16_o q._n 200._o what_o be_v that_o thankfulness_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n thankfulness_n be_v a_o due_a and_o heart-affecting_a sense_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o give_v christ_n to_o we_o of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o love_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n in_o we_o with_o a_o cheerful_a acknowledgement_n of_o the_o same_o with_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n john_n 3.16_o gal._n 2.20_o 2_o cor._n 9_o 1â—_n 1_o tim._n 1.17_o rom._n 15.13_o eph._n 1.17_o q._n 201._o what_o shall_v believer_n be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o at_o this_o ordinance_n a._n they_o shall_v be_v especial_o thankful_a for_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n together_o with_o all_o the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n give_v in_o and_o with_o they_o to_o believer_n eph._n 1.3_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 202._o why_o be_v this_o thankfulness_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o christ_n himself_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n in_o the_o institution_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o because_o the_o very_a matter_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o ordinance_n engage_v we_o to_o thankfulness_n in_o that_o it_o represent_v seal_v and_o appli_v jesus_n christ_n to_o we_o as_o the_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 11.24_o deut._n 8.10_o 1_o thess_n 5.18_o q_o 203._o what_o be_v that_o holy_a desire_n or_o spiritual_a appetite_n that_o be_v needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n holy_a desire_n be_v a_o spiritual_a hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o our_o nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n isa_n 55.1_o hagg._n 2.7_o isa_n 26.8_o 9_o matth._n 5.6_o q._n 204._o why_o be_v this_o holy_a desire_n or_o appetite_n needful_a to_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o spiritual_a feast_n or_o supper_n can_v profit_v we_o without_o a_o spiritual_a hunger_n or_o thirst_n after_o the_o provision_n set_v before_o we_o therein_o neither_o shall_v we_o taste_v any_o spiritual_a sweetness_n in_o it_o nor_o get_v refreshment_n and_o nourishment_n by_o it_o for_o this_o be_v promise_v only_o to_o those_o who_o have_v this_o appetite_n matth._n 5.6_o luke_n 1.52_o q._n 205._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n such_o who_o be_v true_o gracious_a have_v some_o scripture-evidence_n thereof_o and_o have_v get_v their_o soul_n into_o a_o serious_a humble_a and_o holy_a disposition_n to_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n and_o to_o hold_v communion_n with_o he_o james_z 4.8_o 9_o 10._o q._n 206._o how_o may_v we_o get_v into_o a_o new_a frame_n or_o disposition_n a._n we_o may_v get_v into_o a_o fit_a frame_n or_o disposition_n of_o spirit_n for_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1._o by_o examine_v ourselves_o 2._o by_o quicken_a and_o stir_v up_o our_o grace_n 3._o 〈◊〉_d pray_v for_o spiritual_a blessing_n 4._o by_o hope_v for_o they_o and_o expect_v of_o they_o from_o god_n through_o christ_n q._n 207._o concern_v what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o concern_v our_o sin_n and_o concern_v our_o grace_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o lam._n 3.40_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o 28._o q._n 208._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v concern_v
our_o sin_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o what_o our_o sin_n be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v aggravate_v by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n jer._n 8.6_o q_o 209._o how_o may_v we_o come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n a._n we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n 1._o by_o compare_v our_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o show_v we_o both_o the_o duty_n we_o shall_v perform_v and_o the_o sin_n we_o shall_v avoid_v rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o by_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o discover_v our_o sin_n to_o we_o job_n 13.23_o q_o 210._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o grace_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v and_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o want_v 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 211._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v â—â—ching_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o growth_n of_o it_o q._n 212._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a truth_n be_v a_o true_a save_a knowledge_n a._n by_o the_o property_n effect_n and_o companion_n of_o it_o in_o the_o soul_n q._n 213._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o this_o knowledge_n itself_o and_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v 1_o cor._n 2.2_o phil._n 3.8_o rom._n 7.12_o q._n 214._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o humble_v sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n job_n 42.5_o 6._o prov._n 30.2_o q._n 215._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o love_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n know_v psal_n 119.97_o rom._n 7.22_o q._n 216._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n after_o more_o spiritual_a knowledge_n psal_n 119.33_o 34_o 40._o prov._n 2.3_o 4._o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o q._n 217._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o experience_n or_o spiritual_a sense_n of_o those_o truth_n that_o be_v to_o be_v experience_v as_o of_o the_o convince_a convert_v comfort_v quicken_a and_o confirm_v power_n of_o the_o word_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n phil._n 1.9_o psal_n 34.8_o 1_o pet._n 2.3_o heb._n 5.14_o psal_n 19.7_o 8._o &_o 119.50_o act_n 20.32_o q._n 218._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o change_v the_o soul_n into_o the_o same_o image_n of_o holiness_n that_o be_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 2_o chron._n 3.18_o rom._n 12.2_o q._n 219._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o the_o practice_n of_o know_a duty_n and_o the_o forbear_n of_o know_a sin_n john_n 13.17_o 1_o john_n 2.3_o 4._o psal_n 119.100_o 101._o q._n 220._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o readiness_n to_o teach_v other_o the_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a thing_n psal_n 34.11_o john_n 1.41_o 45_o 46._o john_n 4.28_o 29._o q_o 221._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o faith_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n in_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o property_n or_o effect_n q_o 222._o how_o be_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o it_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o then_o work_v it_o by_o the_o gospel_n q._n 223._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o faith_n by_o the_o law_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v and_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n john_n 16.7_o rom._n 3.20_o 2._o it_o humble_v the_o soul_n under_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o its_o sin_n and_o misery_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 3._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o despair_n of_o get_v out_o of_o this_o condition_n by_o its_o own_o power_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o creature_n act_n 4.12_o 4._o it_o cause_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o he_o for_o sin_n gen._n 3.10_o 5._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n matth._n 9.12_o q._n 224._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_n faith_n by_o the_o gospel_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v to_o the_o soul_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o all-sufficient_a and_o only_a saviour_n provide_v by_o god_n and_o offer_v to_o sinner_n john_n 3.16_o 2._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o high_a esteem_n of_o this_o saviour_n and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n cant._n 5.10_o 3._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v his_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o or_o close_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o saviour_n 1_o john_n 3.23_o 4._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n some_o hope_n of_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o saviour_n psal_n 119.116_o 5._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o resolution_n to_o seek_v after_o this_o saviour_n and_o to_o be_v at_o any_o care_n and_o cost_v to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o cant._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o take_v the_o soul_n whole_o off_o from_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n phil._n 3.9_o q._n 225._o wherein_o do_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o faith_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o receive_n of_o a_o whole_a christ_n or_o of_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o office_n the_o soul_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o rule_v as_o well_o as_o reconcile_v by_o he_o john_n 1.12_o 2._o in_o â—â—â—sting_v on_o christ_n or_o trust_v in_o he_o aâ—â—_n for_o complete_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n eph._n 1.12_o q._n 226._o what_o be_v the_o property_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n a._n faith_n help_v to_o soften_v and_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n zech._n 12.10_o isa_n 53.5_o 6._o q._n 227._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o it_o a._n faith_n help_v to_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n by_o argue_v against_o it_o from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n act_v 15.9_o john_n 17.17_o zech._n 13.1_o q._n 228._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v a_o man_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n rom._n 16.26_o gal._n 5.6_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o 17._o q._n 229._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n maintain_v the_o christian_n spiritual_a life_n as_o it_o apply_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o help_v the_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 230._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o soul_n 1_o thess_n 2_o 13._o rom._n 1.16_o heb._n 4.2_o q._n 231._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o dâ—â—â—_n nigh_o to_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n with_o humâ—â—â—oldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o access_n to_o he_o and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o through_o christ_n eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o &_o 10.22_o q._n 232._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o keep_v it_o from_o faint_a and_o sink_v under_o they_o psal_n 27.13_o heb._n 11.35_o job_n 13.15_o q._n 233._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o resist_v and_o conquer_v its_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n act_v 26.18_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o eph._n 6.16_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o heb._n 11.24.25_o 26._o q._n 234._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o and_o 15.13_o q._n 235._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n be_v of_o a_o grow_a and_o persevere_v nature_n increase_v in_o measure_n and_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n 2_o thess_n 1_o 3_o rom._n 1.17_o luke_n 22.32_o heb._n 10.39_o rev._n 2.20_o the_o examination_n of_o repentance_n q._n 236._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o work_n by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o fruit_n effect_n and_o companion_n q._n 237._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v repentance_n wrought_v a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o work_v a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o law_n and_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n offer_v to_o sinner_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o herewith_o powerful_o affect_v the_o heart_n and_o effectual_o incline_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o act_n 2.37_o &_o 26.18_o
jer._n 31.18_o q._n 238._o wherein_o do_v the_o nature_n of_o true_a repentance_n consist_v a._n in_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o deep_a conviction_n of_o sin_n 2._o in_o a_o hearty_a contrition_n or_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n 3._o in_o a_o thorough_a conversion_n or_o turn_v from_o sin_n to_o god_n act_v 2.37_o psal_n 38.18_o ezek._n 18.30_o q._n 239._o when_o be_v our_o conviction_n of_o sin_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n when_o we_o understand_v and_o be_v due_o sensible_a of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n gen._n 37.9_o q._n 240._o wherein_o do_v the_o evil_a of_o sin_n consist_v a._n 1._o in_o its_o odious_a nature_n as_o be_v contrary_a both_o to_o the_o holy_a nature_n reveal_v will_n and_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n eph._n 4.18_o col._n 1.21_o rom._n 8.7_o 1_o john_n 3.4_o 2._o in_o its_o hurtful_a fruit_n and_o effect_n as_o bring_v the_o soul_n under_o guilt_n filth_n and_o slavery_n and_o make_v it_o liable_a to_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n rom._n 3.19_o job_n 15.16_o 2_o pet._n 2.19_o rom._n 6.23_o q._n 241._o when_o be_v our_o contrition_n or_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n 1._o when_o it_o be_v a_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n as_o sin_n or_o as_o it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o will_n of_o god_n psal_n 51.4_o 2._o when_o it_o be_v universal_a sorrow_n for_o all_o sin_n &_o at_o all_o time_n psal_n 38.18_o &_o 119.136_o 3._o when_o it_o be_v the_o great_a sorrow_n we_o have_v both_o as_o to_o degree_n and_o continuance_n zech_n 12.10_o 4._o when_o it_o work_v repentance_n or_o forsake_v of_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 7.10_o q._n 242._o when_o be_v our_o conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n when_o we_o be_v turn_v from_o all_o sin_n unto_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n ezek._n 8.31_o rom._n 6.4_o q._n 243._o when_o be_v the_o heart_n turn_v from_o sin_n to_o god_n a._n when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n or_o from_o ignorance_n to_o knowledge_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n act_v 26.18_o eph._n 5.8_o 2._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o a_o death_n in_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n eph._n 2.1_o 2._o 2._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o hatred_n of_o it_o ps_n 119.104_o 4._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o reign_a power_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v under_o the_o government_n of_o god_n act_v 26.18_o rom._n 6.17_o 18._o q._n 244._o when_o be_v the_o life_n turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n a._n when_o we_o do_v in_o our_o practice_n and_o course_n of_o life_n deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n tit._n 2.12_o q._n 245._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o companion_n of_o true_a repentance_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o a_o free_a and_o full_a confession_n of_o sin_n with_o its_o aggravation_n unto_o god_n and_o also_o unto_o man_n when_o due_o call_v to_o it_o 1_o tim._n 1.13_o james_n 5.16_o 2._o a_o judge_v and_o condemn_v sin_n and_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n dan._n 9.7_o 8._o 3._o a_o loathe_v of_o sin_n and_o of_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n ezek._n 20.43_o 4._o a_o holy_a shame_n upon_o the_o remembrance_n of_o sin_n ezek._n 16.61_o 5._o a_o just_a indignation_n against_o and_o zealous_a revenge_n upon_o sin_n in_o mortify_v of_o it_o 2_o cor._n 7.11_o 6._o make_v restitution_n or_o satisfaction_n for_o sin_n though_o not_o to_o god_n yet_o to_o man_n if_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n for_o the_o wrong_n we_o have_v do_v to_o they_o either_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n estate_n or_o good_a name_n luke_n 19.8_o 7._o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o carefulness_n to_o avoid_v sin_n and_o please_v god_n 2_o cor._n 7.11_o 8._o a_o holy_a fear_n and_o watchfulness_n against_o sin_n and_o temptation_n for_o time_n to_o come_v 2_o cor._n 7.11_o the_o examination_n of_o love_n q._n 246._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o love_n to_o god_n the_o father_n son_n &_o spirit_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o rise_n or_o ground_n of_o it_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o q._n 247._o whence_o do_v our_o love_n to_o god_n arise_v a._n 1._o from_o a_o fight_n or_o discovery_n of_o the_o loveliness_n of_o god_n or_o the_o surpass_a excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n psal_n 8.1_o &_o 45.2_o cant._n 5.10.16_o 2._o from_o a_o taste_n or_o experience_n of_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o manifestation_n of_o his_o love_n to_o our_o soul_n cant._n 1.3_o &_o 3_o 4_o 5._o luke_n 7.38_o q._n 248._o wherein_o do_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o love_n of_o god_n consist_v a._n in_o the_o soul_n be_v go_v out_o towards_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a good_a by_o several_a step_n or_o degree_n as_o 1._o in_o a_o love_n of_o goodwill_n to_o he_o 2._o in_o a_o love_n of_o fervent_a desire_n after_o he_o 3._o in_o a_o love_n of_o sweet_a delight_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n in_o he_o john_n 3.27_o cant._n 1.2_o &_o 8.14_o psal_n 16.5_o 6._o q._n 249._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v god_n the_o father_n as_o our_o father_n a._n by_o our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o carry_v it_o towards_o he_o like_o dutiful_a child_n fear_v to_o offend_v he_o harken_v to_o he_o obey_v he_o seek_v to_o he_o and_o depend_v on_o he_o for_o all_o needful_a blessing_n 1_o pet._n 1.14_o 15._o mal._n 1.6_o rom._n 8.15_o 1_o pet._n 5.7_o q._n 250._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n a._n 1._o by_o our_o renounce_v all_o other_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n and_o thankful_o accept_v of_o he_o in_o all_o his_o office_n as_o our_o only_a mediator_n and_o redeemer_n isa_n 26.13_o psal_n 73.25_o 2._o by_o our_o learning_n of_o he_o as_o our_o prophet_n obey_v he_o as_o our_o king_n use_v of_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o as_o our_o priest_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o intercession_n matth._n 11.29_o heb._n 5.9_o &_o 4.15_o 16._o eph._n 1.12_o q._n 251._o how_o may_v we_o know_v our_o love_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o our_o sanctifier_n guide_n and_o comforter_n a._n 1._o by_o our_o love_n to_o frequent_v of_o and_o delight_v in_o the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o spirit_n work_v ps_n 27.4_o &_o 81.1_o 2_o 10._o &_o 122.1_o 2._o by_o our_o harken_v to_o and_o obey_v his_o call_n cherish_v his_o holy_a motion_n in_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n &_o resist_v and_o reject_v the_o evil_a suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 1_o thess_n 5.19_o isa_n 30.21_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o 3._o by_o our_o set_n upon_o duty_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n live_v under_o his_o influence_n and_o walk_v in_o god_n holy_a way_n under_o his_o guidance_n eph._n 3.16_o gal._n 5.25_o rom._n 8.14_o q._n 252._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o love_n to_o god_n a._n it_o be_v a_o most_o hearty_a and_o fervent_a love_n exceed_v our_o love_n to_o all_o our_o friend_n relation_n enjoyment_n yea_o to_o our_o very_a life_n themselves_o matth._n 22.37_o luke_n 10.27_o &_o 14.26_o etc._n etc._n act_v 21.13_o rev._n 12.11_o cant._n 8.6_o q._n 253._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o obedient_a love_n or_o make_v the_o soul_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n john_n 14.15_o 21._o &_o 15.10_o 14._o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o 1_o john_n 5.3_o q._n 254._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n desirous_a of_o likeness_n to_o god_n communion_n with_o he_o and_o of_o gracious_a communication_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n from_o he_o 1_o pet._n 1.1_o 15._o ps_n 17.15_o &_o 42.1_o 2._o cant._n 1.2_o q._n 255._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o help_v the_o soul_n patient_o and_o submissive_o to_o bear_v god_n rebuke_n and_o correction_n john_n 21.15_o 16_o 17._o mich._n 7.9_o q._n 256._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o abide_n and_o constant_a love_n eph._n 6.24_o cant._n 8.6_o 7._o q._n 257._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o love_v what_o god_n love_v because_o he_o love_v it_o and_o hate_v what_o he_o hate_v because_o he_o hate_v it_o and_o to_o grieve_v for_o the_o dishonour_v do_v to_o he_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o psal_n 11.5_o 7._o &_o 146.8_o &_o 87.2_o &_o 26.8_o 1_o john_n 5.1_o ps_n 119.14_o &_o 97.10_o &_o 139.21_o 22._o q._n 258._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o love_n to_o
of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o confirm_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o testify_a of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o union_n to_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o with_o one_o another_o q._n 346._o wherein_o else_o a._n 3._o in_o use_v this_o ordinance_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n in_o order_n to_o these_o end_n that_o be_v use_v the_o same_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o same_o word_n and_o action_n about_o they_o and_o to_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o end_n that_o christ_n use_v they_o for_o q._n 347._o wherein_o else_o a._n 4._o in_o holy_a meditation_n on_o the_o element_n word_n and_o action_n that_o be_v use_v in_o the_o celebration_n or_o administration_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o especial_o on_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v signify_v and_o represent_v by_o they_o prov._n 23.1_o john_n 1.29_o q._n 348._o what_o good_a meditation_n may_v our_o soul_n raise_v from_o these_o a._n 1._o when_o we_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n prepare_v for_o this_o ordinance_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o resemblance_n that_o there_o be_v between_o they_o and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o they_o q._n 349._o how_o do_v bread_n resemble_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o corn_n be_v prepare_v by_o grind_v mould_v and_o bake_v to_o make_v it_o bread_n for_o our_o body_n so_o christ_n be_v prepare_v by_o exquisite_a suffering_n to_o be_v bread_n for_o our_o soul_n isa_n 53.10_o q._n 350._o how_o else_o a._n as_o bread_n be_v the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o be_v christ_n the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n psal_n â—05_n 16_o &_o 19.14_o q._n 351._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o bread_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o it_o be_v make_v up_o of_o many_o grain_n so_o christ_n mystical_a that_o be_v the_o church_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o make_v up_o of_o many_o member_n 1_o cor._n 12.12_o q._n 352._o how_o do_v the_o wine_n resemble_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o wine_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o body_n so_o do_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o soul_n john_n 6.35_o q._n 353._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o cheer_v nature_n make_v the_o heart_n glad_a so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n cheer_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o soul_n of_o mournful_a sinner_n psal_n 104.15_o q._n 354._o what_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v quality_n so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v meritorious_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n heb._n 9.13_o 14._o 1_o john_n 1.7_o q._n 355._o what_o other_o meditation_n may_v we_o raise_v from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n bless_v sanctify_a or_o set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n by_o the_o minister_n pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o prayer_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o god_n the_o father_n his_o sanctify_a and_o set_v apart_o his_o son_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 356._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o break_v of_o christ_n sacred_a body_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o all_o the_o suffering_n pain_n and_o torment_n which_o he_o endure_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o our_o sake_n on_o the_o heinous_a nature_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o can_v not_o be_v do_v away_o but_o by_o the_o shed_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o the_o impartial_a justice_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o punish_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n when_o he_o stand_v as_o our_o surety_n q_o 357._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n offer_v and_o give_v bread_n and_o wine_n to_o we_o we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v and_o apply_v christ_n to_o we_o q._n 258._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o spiritual_a receive_v of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o feed_v on_o he_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n q._n 359._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o precious_a benefit_n that_o redound_v to_o true_a believer_n by_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v redemption_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o evil_n reconciliation_n to_o god_n pardon_v of_o sin_n justification_n adoption_n sanctification_n victory_n over_o our_o soul_n adversary_n increase_v of_o grace_n and_o a_o title_n to_o glory_n q._n 360._o wherein_o else_o do_v this_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o soul_n consist_v a._n 5._o in_o a_o lively_a act_n or_o exercise_v of_o save_a grace_n and_o use_v our_o bodily_a sense_n of_o see_v touch_v and_o taste_v to_o help_v our_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o grace_n in_o their_o act_n john_n 20.27_o q._n 361._o what_o grace_n shall_v we_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n we_o shall_v especial_o exercise_v these_o four_o faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o joy_n q._n 362._o how_o be_v faith_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o it_o a._n faith_n shall_v be_v exercise_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o discern_v christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o as_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o or_o apply_v he_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o each_o believer_n in_o particular_a job_n 20.28_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 363._o how_o be_v repentance_n to_o be_v exercise_v a._n repentance_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v in_o remember_v our_o sin_n confess_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n hate_v of_o they_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n in_o christ_n isa_n 53.4_o 5.6_o zech._n 12.10_o 11._o q._n 364._o how_o be_v love_n to_o god_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o god_n both_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o the_o fervent_a out_o go_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o to_o each_o person_n in_o the_o god_n head_n and_o by_o the_o firm_a cleave_v of_o the_o soul_n to_o he_o as_o to_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o our_o all-sufficient_a portion_n psal_n 63.8_o act_n 11.23_o q._n 365._o how_o be_v love_n to_o other_o christian_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o other_o christian_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o our_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n as_o to_o our_o brethren_n by_o pray_v with_o and_o for_o they_o by_o forgive_a their_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o by_o a_o readiness_n to_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n heb._n 13.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o pet._n 2.17_o eph._n 4.32_o q._n 366._o how_o be_v joy_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n joy_n be_v then_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o soul_n be_v be_v cheer_v revive_v and_o lift_v up_o in_o the_o believe_a apprehension_n or_o assurance_n of_o its_o interest_n in_o god_n as_o his_o own_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o covenant_n and_o so_o in_o all_o the_o blessing_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o which_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o sign_n and_o seal_v psal_n 16.5_o phil._n 4.4_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o rom._n 5.2_o q._n 367._o how_o be_v this_o ordinance_n to_o be_v elose_v up_o a._n it_o be_v to_o be_v close_v up_o in_o sing_v some_o spiritual_a hymn_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n our_o creator_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n matth._n 26.30_o mark_v 14.26_o of_o our_o duty_n after_o partake_v q._n 368._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o partake_v of_o tho_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o sort_n of_o duty_n some_o more_o public_a and_o other_o more_o private_a q._n 369._o what_o be_v the_o public_a duty_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o a_o solemn_a and_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o love_n in_o give_v christ_n for_o christ_n love_n in_o give_v himself_o and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o with_o all_o the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o this_o love_n as_o also_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o
as_o in_o all_o other_o gospel-ordinance_n but_o not_o corporal_o or_o carnal_o but_o spiritual_o and_o so_o he_o be_v to_o be_v feed_v upon_o not_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v to_o be_v receive_v &_o apply_v to_o the_o soul_n by_o faith_n john_n 6.56_o eph._n 3.17_o q._n 82._o what_o be_v the_o signify_v action_n to_o be_v use_v in_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o the_o action_n to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o minister_n be_v take_v blessing_n break_v &_o give_v the_o bread_n to_o the_o communicant_n and_o take_v give_v thanks_o and_o give_v the_o cup_n also_o to_o they_o 2._o the_o action_n of_o the_o communicant_n be_v take_v and_o partake_v or_o eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n matt._n 26.26_o 27_o 28._o q._n 83._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n when_o he_o come_v to_o the_o table_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n take_v or_o choose_v and_o design_v christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v man_n redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 84._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n bless_v the_o element_n or_o give_v thanks_o a._n it_o signify_v the_o set_n of_o they_o apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n and_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o declare_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o by_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n on_o this_o ordinance_n join_v with_o give_v thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n q_o 85._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o break_v of_o the_o bread_n a._n it_o signify_v all_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n especial_o the_o break_n of_o his_o body_n &_o shed_v of_o his_o blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n q._n 86._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n give_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o the_o communicant_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n give_v christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n and_o christ_n give_v himself_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o true_a believer_n john_n 3.16_o q._n 87._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o thankful_a accept_n and_o receive_v of_o christ_n to_o be_v their_o saviour_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n john_n 1.12_o q._n 88_o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o apply_v of_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n unto_o their_o own_o soul_n in_o particular_a that_o each_o believer_n may_v believe_o say_v of_o christ_n as_o thomas_n my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n john_n 20.28_o q._n 89._o for_o what_o holy_a end_n be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v use_v a._n for_o such_o holy_a end_n as_o these_o 1._o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o matchless_a love_n in_o die_v for_o sinner_n this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lively_a show_v forth_o of_o his_o death_n luke_n 22.19_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25_o 26._o gal._n 3_o 1â—_n q_o 90._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 2._o for_o the_o spiritual_a nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o the_o inward_a man_n or_o oâ—_n grace_n in_o the_o heart_n as_o faith_n repentance_n love_n hope_v &c_n &c_n for_o this_o reason_n it_o seem_v to_o be_v call_v a_o supper_n be_v a_o spiritual_a meal_n for_o soul_n in_o which_o christ_n himself_o be_v our_o spiritual_a food_n 1_o cor._n 11.20_o q_o 91._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 3._o for_o the_o feeling_n and_o confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o as_o the_o last_o will_n or_o testament_n of_o a_o man_n be_v confirm_v and_o come_v in_o force_n by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n or_o of_o he_o that_o make_v it_o so_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v represent_v in_o this_o ordinance_n confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n as_o be_v christ_n last_o will_v and_o testament_n heb._n 9.15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 4._o for_o the_o testify_a of_o believer_n thankfulness_n to_o christ_n for_o his_o love_n to_o they_o in_o die_v for_o they_o therefore_o it_o be_v sometime_o call_v the_o eucharist_n or_o the_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o cup_n be_v call_v the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o q_o 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 5._o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_n of_o believer_n union_n to_o and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v and_o also_o with_o one_o another_o as_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n his_o church_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v also_o call_v the_o communion_n 1_o cor_n 10.16_o 17._o q._n 94._o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o of_o baptism_n only_o once_o a._n no._n believer_n shall_v often_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n if_o it_o may_v be_v because_o of_o their_o constant_a need_n of_o it_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o holy_a end_n thereof_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o q._n 95._o to_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v administer_v a._n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v only_o to_o such_o as_o have_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o it_o and_o a_o gospel_n fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o it_o q._n 96._o what_o be_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel-right_a 1._o outward_a with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n 2._o inward_a with_o reference_n to_o god_n q._n 97._o who_o have_v a_o outward_a right_n with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n a._n all_o such_o have_v a_o outward_a and_o visible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n who_o be_v baptize_v and_o grow_v person_n do_v make_v a_o credible_a profession_n of_o their_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n or_o of_o their_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o obedience_n to_o he_o act_v 8.36_o 37_o 38._o q._n 98._o when_o be_v their_o profession_n to_o be_v account_v credible_a or_o worthy_a to_o be_v believe_v a._n when_o they_o have_v a_o competent_a measure_n of_o gospel-knowledge_n serious_o and_o understand_o own_a and_o consent_n to_o their_o covenant_n with_o god_n in_o baptism_n and_o live_v a_o religious_a and_o unblameable_a life_n according_a to_o gospel-rule_n phil._n 1.27_o q._n 99_o who_o may_v examine_v and_o judge_v of_o this_o outward_a and_o visible_a right_n a._n that_o particular_a church_n of_o christ_n with_o which_o they_o desire_v to_o join_v and_o walk_v in_o full_a communion_n especial_o the_o pastor_n thereof_o 1_o pet._n 5.2_o heb._n 13.17_o q._n 100_o who_o then_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v off_o from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o as_o be_v gross_o ignorant_a of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n or_o open_o vicious_a and_o scandalous_a in_o their_o life_n q._n 101._o who_o be_v to_o be_v account_v gross_o ignorant_a a._n all_o such_o as_o understand_v not_o the_o principle_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n the_o nature_n of_o the_o new_a birth_n or_o a_o work_n of_o grace_n upon_o their_o heart_n nor_o the_o nature_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1_o cor._n 15.34_o q._n 102._o why_o shall_v such_o ignorant_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o they_o want_v a_o eye_n to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n a_o hand_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o a_o mouth_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o therefore_o if_o they_o shall_v partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n they_o will_v receive_v no_o benefit_n but_o much_o hurt_n by_o it_o q._n 103._o who_o be_v to_o be_v account_v open_o vicious_a or_o scandalous_a a._n all_o such_o as_o live_v in_o any_o open_a or_o know_v course_n of_o sin_n impenitent_o and_o by_o their_o word_n or_o action_n give_v just_a cause_n of_o offence_n to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n 1_o cor._n 5.11_o q._n 104._o why_o shall_v such_o vicious_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o a._n because_o they_o in_o presume_v to_o touch_v such_o holy_a thing_n with_o unholy_a hand_n and_o heart_n will_v dishonour_v &_o provoke_v god_n pollute_v and_o profane_v his_o ordinance_n grieve_v the_o godly_a contract_v the_o guilt_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 29._o matth._n 7.26_o q._n 105._o but_o may_v not_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v to_o vicious_a person_n in_o order_n to_o their_o conversion_n a._n no._n for_o we_o do_v not_o find_v that_o christ_n appoint_v this_o ordinance_n to_o convert_v sinner_n but_o to_o confirm_v and_o comfort_v saint_n it_o be_v not_o to_o work_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v want_v but_o to_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v q._n 106._o who_o have_v a_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o who_o be_v indeed_o heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n or_o
of_o god_n contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n isa_n 8.20_o gal._n 6.16_o phil._n 1.27_o &_o 3.16_o q._n 291._o when_o do_v we_o obey_v god_n according_a to_o this_o rule_n a._n when_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n heb._n 11.6_o rom._n 14.5.23_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o phil._n 4.13_o joh._n 15.3_o col._n 3.17_o heb._n 13.15_o q._n 292._o what_o be_v the_o end_v of_o our_o obedience_n a._n the_o end_n which_o we_o shall_v aim_v at_o in_o our_o obedience_n be_v 1._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o 2._o the_o good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o phil._n 1.20_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o phil._n 2.4_o the_o examination_n of_o thankfulness_n q._n 293._o how_o may_v we_o know_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o be_v true_a a._n 1._o by_o our_o careful_a observe_v own_v and_o acknowledge_v unto_o god_n the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n he_o bestow_v on_o we_o especial_o spiritual_a blessing_n 1_o chron._n 29.13_o 14_o 16._o hos_fw-la 2.8_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 294._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o just_a estimation_n or_o value_v the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n excellency_n and_o usefulness_n luke_n 1.46_o 48_o 49._o phil._n 3.8_o cant._n 3.10_o 16._o q._n 295._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o our_o dutiful_a render_n to_o god_n according_a to_o the_o blessing_n receive_v from_o he_o psal_n 116.12_o 2_o chron._n 32.15_o q._n 296._o what_o shall_v a_o thankful_a soul_n render_v unto_o god_n a._n 1._o high_a praise_n of_o his_o wisdom_n power_n goodness_n truth_n and_o of_o all_o his_o perfection_n as_o also_o of_o all_o his_o blessing_n &_o mercy_n psal_n 103.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o &_o 106.1_o 2._o 1_o tim._n 1.12_o 15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 297._o what_o else_o a._n hearty_a affection_n luk._n 7.37_o 38_o 47._o q._n 298._o what_o else_o a._n humble_a obedience_n devote_v both_o ourselves_o and_o service_n unto_o god_n pay_v our_o vow_n answer_v our_o covenant_n engagement_n to_o he_o live_v to_o christ_n &_o be_v willing_a and_o ready_a to_o die_v for_o he_o if_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o 2_o cor._n 8.5_o psal_n 119.38_o &_o 116.14_o 2_o cor._n 5_o 25._o act_n 21.13_o the_o examination_n of_o holy_a desire_n q._n 299._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o desire_n or_o appetite_n to_o this_o holy_a supper_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o cause_n object_n property_n companion_n and_o end_v of_o it_o q._n 300._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o desire_n a._n three_o 1._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n of_o this_o ordinance_n for_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n thereof_o 2._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o suitableness_n and_o fullness_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o it_o to_o supply_v our_o want_n luke_n 15.17_o mark_v 9.24_o col._n 1.19_o 3._o a_o taste_n or_o experience_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o of_o spiritual_a refreshment_n receive_v by_o they_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o q._n 301._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o this_o desire_n or_o appetite_n a._n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o only_o nor_o chief_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o supper_n psal_n 42.2_o &_o 63.1_o q._n 302._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n it_o be_v a_o strong_a desire_n a_o holy_a longing_n after_o christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n psal_n 73.25_o &_o 14.2_o q._n 303._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o industrious_a desire_n or_o put_v the_o soul_n upon_o pious_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v the_o mercy_n desire_v isa_n â—6_n 9_o q._n 304._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n restless_a and_o impatient_a of_o delay_n cant._n 8.14_o q._n 305._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n glad_a of_o opportunity_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o careful_a to_o lay_v hold_n on_o they_o and_o improve_v they_o psal_n 122.1_o isa_n 2.3_o q._n 306._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v christ_n and_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o soul_n â—ant_n 2.3_o q._n 307._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o feed_v hearty_o on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n by_o faith_n matth._n 5.6_o q._n 308._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n willing_a to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n to_o obtain_v christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n luke_n 5.11_o q._n 309._o what_o be_v the_o companion_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n 1._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o high_a esteem_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n job_n 23.12_o 1_o pet._n 2.7_o q._n 310._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o retention_n or_o keep_v of_o our_o spiritual_a food_n in_o the_o soul_n a_o digest_v of_o it_o and_o get_v spiritual_a strength_n by_o it_o eph._n 3.17_o cant._n 3.4_o q._n 311._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o readiness_n and_o care_n to_o lay_v out_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n in_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 15.10_o 1_o thess_n 1.3_o q._n 312._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o love_n to_o christ_n delight_n content_a and_o satisfaction_n in_o christ_n though_o we_o want_v this_o world_n good_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o q._n 313._o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n a_o gracious_a soul_n desire_v this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o christ_n in_o it_o for_o his_o spiritual_a refreshment_n nourishment_n &_o growth_n in_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o serve_v christ_n in_o his_o place_n and_o relation_n psal_n 119.25_o 28_o 32._o the_o examination_n of_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 314._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o do_v grow_v in_o grace_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o 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