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A85247 The sinner's tears, in meditations and prayers. By Tho. Fettiplace. Dom: Pet: Cantab. Fettiplace, Thomas, 1601 or 2-1670. 1653 (1653) Wing F830; Thomason E1328_1; Thomason E1529_1; ESTC R208916 91,855 193

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thou_o i_o rest_v in_o thou_o for_o ever_o o_o my_o god_n all_o that_o thou_o give_v i_o all_o that_o thou_o require_v of_o i_o be_v to_o make_v i_o happy_a to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n bless_a lord_n all_z this_o i_o joyful_o confess_v thou_o have_v do_v for_o i_o and_o yet_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o my_o corrupt_a life_n have_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o continue_a rebellion_n against_o thou_o my_o eye_n full_a of_o adultery_n my_o tongue_n of_o corrupt_a communication_n my_o hand_n of_o oppression_n my_o ear_n open_a to_o iniquity_n my_o heart_n full_a of_o hypocricy_n my_o foot_n lame_a in_o thy_o path_n and_o swift_a to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n my_o whole_a man_n nothing_o else_o but_o the_o very_a body_n of_o death_n and_o destruction_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o precept_n against_o promise_n against_o mercy_n against_o judgement_n against_o the_o check_n of_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o the_o bless_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o have_v even_o tempt_v my_o temptation_n by_o make_v daily_o and_o hourly_a provision_n for_o sin_n and_o have_v be_v so_o far_o from_o sorrow_v for_o all_o this_o that_o i_o have_v resolve_v to_o continue_v yet_o still_o and_o yet_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o compassion_n towards_o i_o that_o still_o thou_o store_v up_o new_a mercy_n for_o i_o lord_n i_o bewail_v my_o weakness_n i_o lament_v my_o wilfulness_n i_o abhor_v my_o filthiness_n i_o hearty_o desire_v and_o earnest_o endeavour_v to_o unrip_v my_o soul_n to_o ransack_v my_o heart_n to_o unlock_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o my_o thought_n that_o i_o may_v have_v all_o my_o sin_n continual_o before_o i_o even_o in_o their_o worst_a appearance_n and_o i_o may_v loathe_v they_o and_o leave_v they_o and_o obtain_v thy_o gracious_a pardon_n for_o they_o i_o confess_v lord_n that_o i_o be_o utter_o unworthy_a to_o enjoy_v this_o bless_a light_n which_o i_o have_v so_o much_o abuse_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n much_o more_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n by_o which_o thou_o lead_v i_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n and_o that_o it_o be_v more_o just_a with_o thou_o for_o ever_o to_o deprive_v i_o of_o these_o happy_a light_n and_o to_o expose_v i_o to_o the_o terror_n of_o eternal_a darkness_n lord_n i_o have_v finned_a and_o can_v choose_v but_o sin_n i_o be_o a_o great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o yet_o i_o be_o thy_o child_n have_v pity_n upon_o i_o have_v pity_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o be_o in_o misery_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o thy_o tender_a love_n i_o thrust_v my_o sinful_a soul_n for_o safety_n and_o protection_n o_o let_v not_o thy_o justice_n triumph_n in_o my_o ruin_n but_o thy_o mercy_n in_o my_o deliverance_n so_o shall_v thou_o have_v the_o glory_n and_o i_o the_o sweetness_n of_o my_o eternal_a happiness_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o help_v i_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n amen_n chap._n 3._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o divine_a providence_n a_o meditation_n for_o noon_n bless_a god_n without_o thy_o holy_a providence_n no_o creature_n can_v subsist_v by_o thy_o almighty_a power_n they_o be_v create_v out_o of_o nothing_o and_o if_o thou_o shall_v not_o sustain_v they_o they_o must_v needs_o return_v to_o nothing_o how_o wise_o how_o wonderful_o do_v thou_o guide_v and_o govern_v these_o inferior_a creature_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o once_o dispose_v of_o by_o thou_o and_o move_v successive_o to_o their_o appoint_a end_n but_o above_o all_o how_o gracious_o have_v thou_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o man_n what_o variety_n of_o food_n how_o secret_o how_o sweet_o dispose_v it_o to_o sustentation_n no_o creature_n can_v be_v nourish_v without_o thou_o and_o with_o thou_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_a nutriment_n but_o delectation_n how_o sweet_a be_v this_o thy_o goodness_n to_o my_o body_n how_o much_o more_o sweet_a thy_o mercy_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o if_o thy_o temporal_a refreshment_n be_v so_o good_a how_o ravish_v be_v that_o celestial_a food_n with_o which_o thy_o saint_n and_o angel_n be_v delight_v lord_n how_o undeserving_a be_o i_o of_o these_o thy_o many_o favour_n thou_o give_v rain_n to_o the_o earth_n and_o it_o become_v fruitful_a thou_o load_a i_o daily_o with_o thy_o blessing_n and_o lo_o i_o be_o unthankful_a even_o those_o creature_n that_o be_v insensible_a be_v daily_o nourish_v into_o augmentation_n and_o man_n alone_o who_o thou_o have_v make_v to_o live_v for_o ever_o content_v himself_o with_o daily_a diminution_n this_o woeful_o appear_v by_o my_o deadness_n and_o dulness_n in_o my_o christian_a calling_n by_o my_o back_n wardness_n to_o holy_a duty_n by_o my_o carelessness_n and_o coldness_n in_o prayer_n weariness_n in_o read_v irkomenesse_n in_o meditation_n by_o my_o faint_a hope_n sick_a faith_n lukewarm_a love_n freeze_a charity_n lame_a patience_n languish_v zeal_n and_o all_o those_o other_o visible_a decay_n of_o goodness_n which_o be_v none_o other_o than_o the_o very_a symptom_n of_o a_o die_a soul_n ah_o now_o lord_n how_o miserable_o deform_a must_v i_o needs_o appear_v in_o thy_o fight_n that_o be_o thus_o ugly_a in_o my_o own_o thou_o that_o have_v compassion_n on_o i_o when_o i_o be_v in_o my_o blood_n and_o then_o say_v unto_o i_o live_v that_o have_v wash_v i_o clean_o from_o sin_n and_o pollution_n and_o espouse_v i_o into_o thy_o own_o bolom_o will_v thou_o also_o love_v i_o in_o death_n will_v thou_o court_v i_o in_o the_o grave_n how_o just_o may_v thou_o for_o ever_o leave_v i_o to_o my_o own_o ruin_n that_o can_v so_o easy_o so_o willing_o forsake_v thou_o for_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o yet_o how_o sweet_o how_o affectionate_o do_v thou_o order_v all_o thing_n for_o i_o even_o my_o very_a sin_n invite_v i_o to_o a_o more_o happy_a to_o a_o near_a union_n with_o thou_o to_o thou_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n the_o life_n of_o my_o life_n the_o very_a be_v and_o assure_a comfort_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o wretched_a body_n do_v i_o address_v myself_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n i_o confess_v myself_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n in_o sustain_v this_o frail_a and_o infirm_a body_n much_o more_o unworthy_a o_o lord_n of_o thy_o unspeakable_a love_n in_o revive_v relieve_v embrace_v my_o deform_a soul_n bless_a lord_n who_o be_o i_o of_o who_o thou_o be_v thus_o tender_o compassionate_a when_o i_o be_v in_o the_o womb_n i_o be_v defile_v with_o sin_n when_o i_o come_v out_o of_o it_o i_o be_v cover_v with_o shame_n the_o world_n bewitch_v i_o the_o flesh_n besot_v i_o the_o devil_n beguile_v i_o lord_n when_o no_o eye_n pity_v i_o than_o thou_o bid_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o now_o at_o last_o when_o i_o be_o run_v from_o thou_o when_o i_o have_v adulterate_v my_o first_o love_n when_o i_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a thou_o free_o forgive_v i_o thou_o call_v i_o thy_o fair_a one_o and_o give_v i_o thy_o love_n o_o my_o god_n i_o admire_v thy_o goodness_n i_o deplore_v and_o abhor_v my_o own_o wretchedness_n o_o let_v the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n inflame_v the_o die_a spark_n of_o my_o benumb_a soul_n to_o praise_v thou_o without_o cease_v expatiatc_n my_o narrow_a thought_n with_o day'y_a contemplation_n of_o my_o heavenly_a home_n with_o joyful_a expectation_n of_o the_o sweet_a fruition_n of_o eternity_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a raptasie_n of_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v live_v above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n and_o reign_v with_o thou_o hereafter_o in_o immortal_a glory_n chap._n 4._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o sinfulness_n shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o evening_n
lord_n when_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o many_o day_n have_v pass_v i_o without_o bend_v of_o a_o knee_n how_o many_o night_n i_o have_v go_v prayerless_a to_o bed_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o this_o hour_n alive_a to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v too_o unmindful_a of_o thy_o holy_a providence_n and_o be_o therefore_o utter_o unworthy_a of_o thy_o merciful_a protection_n few_o and_o full_a of_o evil_n have_v my_o day_n be_v in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v go_v hence_o and_o yet_o i_o still_o live_v as_o if_o i_o know_v not_o why_o i_o come_v hither_o i_o be_o many_o way_n invite_v to_o my_o heavenly_a home_n how_o sweet_o do_v thou_o wean_v from_o the_o misery_n of_o life_n by_o the_o blessedness_n of_o death_n by_o this_o evening_n rest_v of_o my_o body_n i_o be_o put_v in_o mind_n of_o that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n this_o day_n end_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n be_v at_o hand_n that_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o world_n pass_v and_o that_o all_o thing_n shall_v become_v new_a as_o this_o hour_n be_v the_o evening_n to_o this_o day_n so_o this_o day_n for_o aught_o i_o know_v may_v be_v the_o evening_n to_o my_o whole_a life_n i_o can_v challenge_v to_o myself_o one_o minute_n more_o how_o vain_a be_o i_o to_o promise_v day_n and_o year_n lord_n in_o the_o whole_a current_n of_o thy_o sacred_a story_n i_o find_v but_o only_o one_o that_o dare_v presume_v upon_o so_o large_a a_o reckon_n and_o he_o thou_o brande_v with_o the_o name_n of_o fool_n let_v his_o folly_n lord_n be_v my_o instruction_n so_o shall_v i_o account_v each_o day_n my_o last_o and_o neither_o care_n to_o live_v nor_o fear_v to_o die_v how_o many_o have_v be_v snatch_v out_o of_o this_o life_n how_o sudden_o and_o to_o man_n eye_n how_o fearful_o how_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o i_o to_o spare_v i_o for_o repentonce_o how_o often_o and_o how_o earnest_o have_v thou_o invite_v i_o to_o mercy_n how_o cold_o and_o how_o careless_o have_v i_o refuse_v these_o thy_o gracious_a offer_n still_o i_o sin_n and_o still_o thou_o forgive_v and_o which_o be_v the_o height_n of_o my_o impiety_n i_o therefore_o be_o more_o and_o more_o evil_a against_o thou_o because_o thou_o be_v more_o and_o more_o gracious_a unto_o i_o and_o it_o be_v now_o most_o just_a with_o thou_o even_o this_o very_a moment_n to_o put_v a_o period_n to_o my_o sinful_a life_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o improve_v the_o short_a remnant_n of_o my_o day_n to_o thy_o service_n and_o that_o i_o may_v endeavour_v so_o to_o do_v i_o will_v prescribe_v myself_o these_o follow_a rule_n each_o evening_n shall_v take_v a_o strict_a account_n of_o that_o day_n traffic_n for_o my_o soul_n and_o where_o i_o find_v myself_o a_o loser_n i_o will_v labour_v for_o supply_v when_o i_o awake_v my_o first_o thought_n shall_v begin_v with_o thou_o from_o who_o i_o have_v my_o first_o be_v nothing_o will_v more_o true_o represent_v i_o to_o myself_o than_o the_o first_o view_n of_o my_o affection_n if_o my_o first_o thought_n be_v season_v with_o grace_n my_o follow_a action_n will_v savour_v of_o goodness_n my_o care_n shall_v be_v more_o to_o dress_v my_o soul_n than_o to_o trim_v my_o body_n i_o will_v think_v no_o pain_n too_o great_a no_o ornament_n too_o rich_a to_o make_v her_o beautiful_a one_o devout_a sigh_n from_o a_o contrite_a heart_n be_v of_o more_o worth_n in_o thy_o sight_n than_o a_o hour_n task_n of_o lip-devotion_n my_o affection_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o my_o word_n without_o which_o i_o speak_v only_o but_o pray_v not_o when_o my_o prayer_n be_v cold_a my_o hope_n may_v well_o be_v comfortless_a my_o set_a hour_n for_o devotion_n shall_v be_v constant_a no_o pretence_n of_o nature_n shall_v debar_v i_o of_o this_o happiness_n the_o lover_n eye_n be_v often_o glance_v on_o the_o please_a object_n that_o delight_v he_o if_o my_o affection_n be_v sincere_a my_o look_n will_v be_v amorous_a i_o shall_v often_o steal_v a_o sweet_a ejaculation_n to_o satisfy_v the_o longing_n of_o my_o love-sick_a soul_n when_o i_o can_v thus_o bring_v the_o day_n to_o a_o end_n my_o life_n will_v be_v comfortable_a my_o death_n happy_a and_o i_o may_v then_o say_v with_o holy_a david_n that_o i_o will_v lay_v i_o down_o in_o peace_n and_o take_v my_o rest_n for_o it_o be_v thou_o lord_n only_o that_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n bless_a lord_n in_o the_o morning_n of_o my_o creation_n thou_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o my_o redemption_n thou_o give_v thyself_o unto_o i_o my_o creation_n be_v wonderful_a my_o redemption_n astonish_v as_o this_o day_n light_n be_v obscure_v for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o body_n so_o be_v thou_o the_o blefy_v and_o eternal_a light_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o my_o soul_n thou_o o_o bless_a saviour_n be_v my_o light_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o heat_n to_o comfort_v i_o my_o sweet_a and_o safe_a repose_n eternal_o to_o refresh_v i_o gracious_a god_n with_o humble_a and_o deject_a heart_n i_o ask_v forgiveness_n of_o the_o many_o fail_n of_o my_o sinfud_a life_n past_a recall_v my_o sinful_a thought_n to_o my_o remembrance_n lord_n as_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o be_v intolerable_a so_o let_v my_o grief_n for_o they_o be_v unutterable_a lord_n open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v the_o foulnes_n and_o the_o filthiness_n of_o sin_n and_o apprebend_v the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o it_o forgive_v those_o actual_a sin_n which_o this_o day_n light_n have_v witness_v lord_n give_v i_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o they_o a_o perfect_a batter_v against_o they_o a_o fix_a and_o a_o constant_a resolution_n to_o forsake_v they_o lord_n cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o secret_a and_o unknown_a sin_n and_o keep_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n that_o dare_v and_o presumptuous_a sin_n may_v never_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o make_v i_o a_o careful_a steward_n of_o that_o precious_a time_n which_o thou_o haft_n give_v i_o withdraw_v my_o affection_n from_o the_o vain_a pleasure_n of_o this_o sinful_a life_n and_o grant_v that_o all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o appoint_a time_n i_o may_v wait_v ready_o and_o cheerful_o until_o my_o change_n shall_v come_v chap._n 5._o upon_o our_o approach_n unto_o god_n house_n lord_n there_o be_v no_o mortal_a man_n worthy_a to_o stand_v at_o thy_o door_n much_o less_o to_o appear_v in_o thy_o presence_n and_o yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o presume_v to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o without_o that_o preparedness_n of_o heart_n without_o that_o dejection_n of_o soul_n without_o that_o true_a and_o holy_a reverence_n that_o become_v thy_o child_n i_o be_o now_o go_v out_o of_o egypt_n into_o canaan_n out_o of_o bondage_n into_o freedom_n the_o sinful_a trouble_n of_o this_o life_n be_v my_o soul_n taskmaster_n to_o load_v it_o with_o a_o burden_n insupportable_a and_o this_o be_v that_o place_n of_o sacrifice_n that_o mount_n of_o god_n to_o ease_v and_o solace_v it_o consider_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o relation_n thou_o now_o stand_v to_o thy_o god_n if_o thou_o be_v a_o true_a israelite_n thou_o will_v look_v back_o upon_o thy_o drudgery_n and_o despise_v it_o and_o offer_v up_o thyself_o a_o live_a sacrifice_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o thankfulness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o be_v god_n child_n thou_o will_v love_v to_o be_v in_o god_n house_n long_o for_o god_n presence_n thirst_n for_o his_o favour_n delight_n in_o his_o word_n and_o rejoice_v to_o be_v often_o at_o his_o table_n thou_o will_v make_v it_o thy_o chies_a joy_n to_o be_v often_o in_o that_o place_n from_o whence_o thou_o may_v expect_v thy_o chief_a good_a lord_n by_o thy_o grace_n assist_v i_o will_v now_o unclothe_v myself_o of_o all_o earthly_a affection_n i_o will_v call_v to_o mind_n unto_o who_o presence_n i_o approach_v and_o wherefore_o that_o i_o be_o go_v from_o this_o church_n militant_a to_o that_o triumphant_a that_o thou_o lord_n be_v as_o true_o present_v here_o in_o grace_n as_o there_o in_o glory_n unless_o therefore_o i_o be_o in_o love_n with_o misery_n i_o will_v leave_v behind_o i_o all_o earthly-mindedness_a and_o carry_v with_o i_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o heavenly_a thought_n a_o lowly_a mind_n and_o reverend_a gesture_n lord_n if_o i_o go_v not_o cheerful_o to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n i_o may_v well_o fear_v i_o shall_v never_o go_v joyful_o to_o that_o of_o glory_n the_o low_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n shall_v content_v i_o divine_a worship_n admit_v not_o of_o disparity_n of_o person_n we_o be_v all_o sinner_n and_o as_o we_o be_v in_o nature_n most_o impure_a in_o thy_o sight_n the_o
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forsake_v thou_o i_o neglect_v thou_o i_o abuse_v thou_o i_o adulterate_a those_o many_o vow_n and_o promise_v i_o make_v unto_o thou_o and_o now_o lord_n when_o i_o be_o even_o ashamed_a to_o present_v myself_o before_o thou_o when_o my_o false_a heart_n have_v be_v so_o great_a a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o bless_a bosom_n that_o i_o be_o even_o afraid_a to_o kneel_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n thou_o gracious_o forgive_v i_o thou_o bemoane_v my_o sin_n thou_o hide_v my_o shaure_n thou_o make_v love_n unto_o i_o and_o to_o the_o wonder_n of_o my_o soul_n delight_v still_o to_o set_v thy_o love_n upon_o i_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n have_v tell_v i_o that_o if_o i_o be_v of_o this_o world_n it_o will_v love_v i_o but_o now_o i_o be_o not_o of_o this_o world_n that_o the_o world_n hate_v i_o lord_n what_o madness_n be_v this_o in_o i_o to_o love_v my_o utter_a enemy_n to_o delight_n in_o her_o bosom_n which_o hunt_v for_o my_o precious_a life_n to_o forlake_v thou_o the_o pleasant_a 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wickedness_n and_o that_o heart_n which_o have_v so_o often_o promise_v obedience_n unto_o thou_o any_o thy_o law_n have_v now_o forsake_v thou_o the_o live_a god_n and_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o death_n and_o hell_n thus_o be_o i_o rob_v and_o spoil_v of_o all_o and_o be_o become_v poor_a and_o wretched_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a and_o miserable_a my_o whole_a head_n be_v sick_a and_o my_o whole_a heart_n be_v faint_a i_o have_v sow_o in_o iniquity_n and_o must_v reap_v in_o asfliction_n i_o be_o intoxicate_v with_o the_o wine_n of_o error_n that_o sting_v i_o like_o a_o scrpent_n and_o bite_v i_o like_o a_o cockatrice_n and_o yet_o when_o i_o awake_v such_o be_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o present_a condition_n i_o say_v i_o will_v seek_v it_o yet_o still_o lord_n he_o that_o be_v once_o out_o of_o thy_o path_n know_v not_o the_o length_n of_o his_o journey_n and_o may_v well_o fear_v to_o lose_v himself_o for_o ever_o and_o now_o lord_n what_o be_v my_o hope_n true_o my_o hope_n be_v even_o in_o thou_o thou_o see_v my_o weakness_n and_o accepte_v my_o willingness_n thou_o that_o know_v it_o impossible_a that_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v overcome_v by_o i_o bid_v i_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n because_o thou_o lord_n have_v overcome_v the_o world_n for_o i_o if_o i_o fight_v not_o against_o thou_o though_o i_o be_o often_o foil_v yet_o i_o be_o more_o than_o conqueror_n in_o thou_o o_o let_v this_o teach_v i_o joyful_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o to_o make_v thou_o the_o height_n of_o my_o joy_n the_o end_n of_o my_o desire_n the_o only_a happy_a and_o eternal_a object_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n lord_n i_o hearty_o desire_n thou_o i_o thankful_o embrace_v thou_o and_o do_v for_o ever_o vow_v my_o soul_n and_o body_n to_o thou_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o wander_v from_o thy_o bless_a presence_n let_v i_o not_o long_o dally_v nor_o dissemble_v with_o my_o soul_n o_o let_v i_o not_o think_v that_o i_o then_o love_v thou_o when_o i_o love_v but_o myself_o in_o thou_o make_v i_o now_o at_o last_o to_o know_v those_o bless_a thing_n that_o belong_v to_o my_o peace_n lest_o they_o be_v for_o ever_o hide_v from_o my_o eye_n lord_n by_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n i_o can_v now_o plain_o see_v the_o vanity_n and_o emptiness_n of_o all_o these_o earthly_a object_n the_o folly_n and_o misery_n of_o those_o that_o rest_n in_o they_o the_o rest_n and_o quietness_n of_o those_o that_o least_o rely_v upon_o they_o in_o this_o tranfitory_a beauty_n of_o the_o creature_n i_o can_v now_o behold_v the_o ravish_a perfection_n of_o the_o great_a creator_n lord_n i_o now_o exceed_o desire_v to_o know_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o love_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v be_v sick_a of_o love_n till_o i_o enjoy_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v joyful_o rest_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v eternal_o unite_v to_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v infinite_o sweet_a than_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o creatwes_n they_o be_v all_o but_o emptiness_n and_o vanity_n but_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o o_o thou_o bless_a fountain_n of_o eternal_a goodness_n forgive_v i_o my_o offence_n cover_v my_o sin_n and_o fix_v my_o soul_n upon_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n give_v i_o constancy_n and_o steadiness_n of_o heart_n to_o cleave_v unto_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n remove_v all_o vain_a desire_n that_o may_v betray_v i_o from_o thou_o o_o thou_o bless_a saviour_n of_o my_o sinful_a soul_n by_o who_o persect_n obedience_n all_o my_o disobedience_n be_v forgive_v i_o who_o have_v give_v
thyself_o for_o i_o and_o to_o i_o give_v i_o also_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o i_o may_v hearty_o bewail_v the_o sinfulness_n of_o my_o life_n past_a that_o i_o may_v make_v a_o gracious_a improvement_n of_o my_o life_n present_a and_o faithful_o perform_v the_o vow_n and_o promise_n which_o i_o make_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o short_a remainder_n of_o my_o life_n to_o come_v o_o bless_a and_o eternal_a comforter_n of_o all_o those_o sinful_a soul_n that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o give_v i_o a_o sweet_a and_o full_a assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n in_o christ_n withdraw_v my_o wretched_a heart_n from_o vanity_n inflame_v it_o with_o a_o earnest_n and_o affectionate_a desire_n to_o thou_o open_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v see_v some_o glimpse_n of_o thy_o celestial_a joy_n prepare_v for_o i_o make_v i_o often_o to_o think_v of_o they_o earnest_o to_o long_o for_o they_o and_o ready_o and_o cheerful_o to_o part_v with_o all_o these_o earthly_a pleasure_n to_o enjoy_v they_o lord_n make_v i_o able_a to_o encounter_v and_o withstand_v the_o strong_a assault_n of_o satan_n and_o this_o evil_a world_n give_v i_o thy_o save_a grace_n and_o take_v from_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v without_o thy_o bless_a presence_n all_o these_o outward_a joy_n be_v weariness_n and_o emptiness_n without_o thou_o even_o life_n itself_o be_v bitterness_n unto_o i_o without_o thy_o love_n i_o ask_v it_o not_o of_o thou_o yea_o i_o rather_o beg_v thou_o lord_n to_o take_v it_o from_o i_o that_o so_o i_o may_v be_v joyful_o release_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o a_o sinful_a body_n that_o i_o may_v love_v thou_o with_o a_o pure_a and_o spotless_a soul_n that_o all_o my_o imperfection_n may_v be_v do_v away_o that_o so_o i_o may_v secure_o dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n amen_n chap._n 18._o upon_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n with_o encouragement_n to_o avoid_v it_o consider_v o_o my_o soul_n in_o what_o a_o bless_a relation_n thou_o now_o 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momentany_a pleasure_n will_v thou_o lodge_v this_o beastly_a sin_n where_o thou_o now_o lodge_v thy_o redeemer_n consider_v how_o vain_a it_o be_v how_o bitter_a it_o will_v be_v think_v how_o many_o sad_a thought_n how_o many_o ache_a heart_n how_o many_o wound_a sigh_n this_o fall_n of_o thou_o will_v cost_v thou_o what_o distemper_n of_o body_n what_o disturbance_n of_o soul_n what_o unquietness_n of_o sleep_n what_o check_v of_o conscience_n what_o inward_a sadness_n in_o thy_o great_a merriment_n and_o which_o be_v worst_a of_o all_o what_o a_o fearful_a apprehension_n of_o god_n wrath_n in_o this_o life_n and_o woeful_a expectation_n of_o judgement_n and_o suffer_v of_o extremity_n of_o pain_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o let_v not_o the_o vain_a hope_n of_o god_n mercy_n flatter_v thou_o for_o while_o he_o be_v merciful_a he_o will_v be_v just_a yea_o his_o mercy_n shall_v provoke_v his_o justice_n if_o his_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a do_v not_o lead_v thou_o into_o timely_a repentance_n his_o wrath_n and_o fury_n shall_v sure_o lead_v thou_o out_o to_o great_a condemnation_n if_o custom_n persuade_v thou_o let_v custom_n also_o reclaim_v thou_o if_o thy_o flesh_n murmur_n thy_o spirit_n will_v rejoice_v o_o how_o happy_a will_v thou_o find_v this_o opposition_n how_o glorious_a this_o victory_n even_o but_o one_o bless_a thought_n of_o amendment_n be_v of_o more_o value_n than_o a_o age_n of_o sin_n holy_a saint_n augustine_n who_o be_v wont_a to_o nourish_v his_o lascivious_a flesh_n and_o think_v it_o then_o impossible_a to_o live_v without_o the_o lustful_a kiss_n of_o his_o roman_a dame_n when_o once_o he_o have_v but_o relish_v the_o ravish_a embrace_n of_o eternity_n break_v forth_o into_o this_o sweet_a and_o most_o divine_a expression_n how_o true_o sweet_a be_v the_o loss_n of_o this_o earthly_a sweetness_n those_o transitory_a joy_n which_o i_o be_v former_o afraid_a to_o lose_v i_o now_o rejoice_v to_o banish_v it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n who_o do_v thrust_v they_o out_o it_o be_v thou_o o_o lord_n who_o be_v enter_v in_o who_o art_n sweet_a than_o all_o sweetness_n etc._n etc._n lord_n let_v this_o example_n move_v i_o to_o a_o bless_a imitation_n of_o this_o bless_a saint_n to_o take_v heed_n of_o hold_v conference_n with_o satan_n to_o labour_v to_o repel_v the_o very_a first_o motion_n to_o sin_n if_o i_o delight_v in_o his_o discourse_n i_o shall_v soon_o consent_v to_o his_o counsel_n if_o he_o feel_v i_o resist_v i_o shall_v find_v he_o give_v ground_n lord_n let_v i_o remember_v what_o i_o fight_v for_o and_o follow_v my_o advantage_n with_o courage_n and_o success_n that_o when_o my_o day_n of_o warfare_n shall_v determine_v i_o may_v say_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n with_o thy_o bless_a apostle_n i_o have_v fight_v a_o good_a fight_n i_o have_v keep_v the_o faith_n i_o have_v finish_v my_o course_n from_o henceforth_o there_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o a_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n which_o the_o lord_n the_o righteous_a judge_n shall_v give_v i_o at_o that_o day_n and_o not_o unto_o i_o only_o but_o unto_o all_o those_o that_o love_n and_o expect_v the_o day_n of_o his_o appear_v 2_o tim._n 4.7_o 8._o lord_n thou_o have_v often_o see_v the_o weakness_n of_o thy_o sinful_a servant_n how_o willing_o how_o wretched_o i_o have_v be_v yield_v to_o the_o false_a allurement_n of_o my_o sinful_a flesh_n how_o base_o i_o have_v give_v ground_n even_o upon_o the_o very_a first_o assault_n without_o desire_n of_o resistance_n without_o care_n of_o repentance_n i_o have_v hitherto_o be_v so_o far_o from_o sorrow_v for_o this_o sin_n that_o i_o have_v much_o delight_v in_o it_o and_o often_o grieve_v thou_o my_o god_n in_o frame_v of_o excuse_n for_o it_o bless_a god_n how_o rich_a be_v that_o peace_n which_o i_o enjoy_v by_o thou_o how_o glorious_a that_o hope_n which_o i_o possess_v in_o thou_o how_o wonderful_a that_o mercy_n i_o obtain_v from_o thou_o and_o yet_o how_o careless_o how_o cold_o have_v i_o part_v from_o thou_o lord_n forgive_v what_o be_v past_a restrain_v what_o be_v present_a prevent_v what_o be_v to_o come_v o_o let_v i_o enjoy_v no_o sweetness_n but_o in_o thou_o who_o art_n near_a to_o i_o than_o i_o can_v be_v to_o myself_o who_o art_n sweet_a to_o i_o than_o the_o sweetness_n of_o these_o earthly_a pleasure_n o_o give_v i_o such_o a_o bless_a frame_n of_o heart_n such_o angel-like_o integrity_n of_o soul_n that_o my_o thought_n may_v be_v chaste_a my_o desire_n holy_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n good_a give_v i_o a_o double_a portion_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n that_o i_o may_v double_v my_o obedience_n to_o thy_o sweet_a command_n that_o i_o may_v taste_v the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a joy_n and_o utter_o abhor_v the_o false_a allurement_n of_o this_o sinful_a world_n let_v the_o sweet_a shower_n of_o thy_o distil_a grace_n allay_v these_o motion_n of_o concupiscence_n extinguish_v these_o devour_a flame_n of_o lust_n that_o i_o may_v constant_o and_o happy_o oppose_v this_o darling_n sin_n to_o my_o last_o hour_n and_o joyful_o triumph_v with_o thou_o for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n i._o upon_o immoderate_a mirth_n and_o the_o sinful_a inconvenience_n thereof_o lord_n if_o i_o be_v this_o day_n to_o die_v if_o thou_o shall_v now_o say_v unto_o i_o give_v a_o account_n of_o thy_o stewardship_n for_o thou_o shall_v be_v no_o long_o st_n ward_n if_o my_o audit_n be_v at_o this_o instant_n to_o be_v give_v up_o and_o all_o my_o action_n this_o present_a hour_n to_o be_v account_v for_o how_o sad_o shall_v i_o look_v upon_o that_o lose_a time_n which_o have_v be_v spend_v in_o sin_n how_o many_o vain_a item_n must_v needs_o appear_v to_o my_o deserve_a shame_n and_o ondless_a forrow_n so_o many_o minute_n waste_v in_o
resolution_n to_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o that_o as_o thou_o be_v true_o and_o eternal_o one_o in_o thy_o essence_n and_o yet_o distinct_o three_o in_o thy_o person_n so_o i_o may_v be_v true_o and_o entire_o one_o in_o my_o obedience_n although_o distinct_o three_o in_o my_o faculty_n that_o all_o may_v be_v but_o one_o and_o that_o a_o please_a sacrifice_n of_o praise_n unto_o thou_o of_o profit_n unto_o other_o of_o comfort_n to_o myself_o forgive_v my_o misconceiving_n of_o thy_o sacred_a essence_n my_o rash_a approach_n to_o thy_o heavenly_a presence_n my_o cold_a careless_a irreligious_a thought_n distract_a word_n undesent_n action_n lord_n i_o be_o sail_v on_o the_o stormy_a sea_n of_o ignorance_n and_o misery_n o_o be_v thou_o my_o sure_a pilot_n to_o direct_v i_o my_o sweet_a calm_a to_o refresh_v i_o my_o safe_a harbour_n to_o receive_v i_o for_o of_o thou_o and_o through_o thou_o and_o to_o thou_o be_v all_o thing_n to_o thou_o be_v glory_n for_o ever_o amen_n chap._n 2._o upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n love_n and_o man_n unthankfulness_n a_o meditation_n suit_v to_o the_o morning_n bless_a god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o richness_n of_o the_o largeness_n of_o the_o constancy_n of_o thy_o love_n to_o man_n of_o man_n vileness_n and_o untowardness_n unto_o thou_o his_o god_n i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o thy_o goodness_n and_o my_o own_o unthankfulness_n how_o great_a and_o invaluable_a a_o blessing_n do_v i_o enjoy_v in_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o glorious_a light_n of_o this_o present_a day_n how_o vile_a and_o unworthy_a be_o i_o that_o receive_v it_o how_o great_a and_o glorious_a be_v thou_o that_o give_v it_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v light_v inaccessible_a unto_o which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v approach_v before_o who_o glorious_a majesty_n the_o bless_a angel_n stand_v amaze_v and_o i_o be_o dust_n and_o ash_n yea_o worse_o lord_n for_o dust_n be_v thy_o creation_n and_o therefore_o in_o its_o entity_n be_v good_a before_o i_o be_v dust_n i_o be_v not_o at_o all_o this_o not_o be_v by_o thou_o become_v a_o be_v this_o be_v beautiful_a this_o beauty_n immortal_a and_o without_o thou_o this_o happy_a be_v be_v again_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o not_o to_o be_v what_o can_v be_v more_o vain_a more_o empty_a than_o nothing_o ah_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o now_o become_v far_o worse_o than_o nothing_o thou_o make_v i_o all_o goodness_n and_o that_o goodness_n may_v have_v make_v i_o all_o blessedness_n but_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o all_o sin_n and_o this_o sin_n have_v make_v i_o all_o misery_n there_o be_v darkness_n in_o not_o be_v but_o that_o darkness_n be_v incapable_a there_o be_v great_a darkness_n in_o be_v ill_a for_o this_o darkness_n be_v most_o capable_a of_o the_o privation_n of_o all_o light_n of_o comfort_n in_o this_o life_n of_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n in_o hell_n for_o ever_o this_o lord_n be_v my_o condition_n in_o nature_n and_o without_o thy_o gracious_a help_n must_v have_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o let_v i_o now_o see_v what_o my_o condition_n be_v by_o grace_n by_o which_o i_o enjoy_v not_o only_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n without_o which_o my_o life_n will_v prove_v uncomfortable_a but_o also_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o thou_o will_v by_o this_o happy_a light_n conduct_v i_o safe_o to_o the_o bless_a light_n of_o glory_n bless_a lord_n i_o can_v now_o look_v no_o way_n but_o to_o happiness_n i_o now_o find_v a_o true_a sweetness_n and_o composedness_n of_o soul_n a_o constant_a and_o courageous_a setledness_n of_o heart_n even_o in_o the_o very_a height_n of_o all_o the_o disturbance_n of_o nature_n of_o all_o the_o inundation_n of_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o fluctuation_n of_o sorrow_n of_o all_o the_o machination_n of_o satan_n from_o the_o sweet_a fountain_n of_o thy_o mercy_n arise_v those_o precious_a stream_n of_o consolation_n which_o abundant_o relieve_v i_o in_o this_o barren_a wilderness_n i_o find_v indeed_o a_o law_n in_o my_o member_n continual_o rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o my_o mind_n but_o i_o find_v also_o thy_o grace_n to_o be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o by_o which_o i_o be_o victorious_a here_o and_o shall_v be_v triumphant_a hereafter_o satan_n may_v strive_v to_o winnow_v i_o like_o wheat_n but_o this_o shall_v make_v i_o the_o pure_a for_o thy_o granary_n i_o now_o find_v a_o total_a and_o a_o bless_a change_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n my_o affection_n which_o former_o be_v captivate_v unto_o sin_n entire_o devote_v to_o thy_o service_n my_o love_n with_o holy_a david_n wonderful_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o hatred_n perfect_a against_o sin_n my_o desire_n eager_a for_o thy_o presence_n my_o fear_n astonish_v in_o thy_o absence_n my_o delight_n in_o thy_o promise_n ravish_v my_o joy_n in_o thy_o performance_n triumph_v by_o these_o rich_a endowment_n of_o thou_o i_o be_o wrap_v up_o above_o the_o reach_n of_o humane_a misery_n all_o vain_a and_o empty_a desire_n of_o the_o besot_v pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n appear_v true_o as_o they_o be_v but_o thorn_n and_o briar_n to_o disturb_v the_o growth_n of_o my_o felicity_n how_o sweet_a be_v their_o loss_n for_o thy_o gain_n how_o easy_o how_o willing_o how_o joyful_o how_o thankful_o be_v all_o these_o foggy_a mist_n of_o ignorance_n and_o error_n happy_o disperse_v by_o the_o bright_a ray_n of_o my_o ensue_a glory_n beside_o these_o fawn_a enemy_n of_o peace_n which_o flatter_v to_o unquietness_n i_o be_o now_o able_a to_o encounter_v with_o those_o other_o which_o affright_v the_o soul_n even_o in_o their_o first_o appearance_n and_o be_v able_a to_o deject_v the_o carnal_a man_n even_o to_o astonishment_n and_o utter_o to_o expose_v he_o to_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o torture_v of_o punishment_n such_o lord_n be_v the_o vast_a difference_n between_o the_o bless_a one_o of_o thy_o fold_n and_o those_o unhappy_a one_o which_o stray_n from_o thou_o into_o the_o strange_a pasture_n of_o impiety_n no_o sorrow_n can_v surprise_v i_o but_o for_o sin_n and_o even_o this_o too_o thou_o make_v to_o increase_v my_o joy_n what_o affliction_n can_v be_v evil_a which_o be_v thy_o physic_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o good_a if_o it_o be_v grievous_a in_o the_o taste_n it_o be_v joyous_a in_o the_o effect_n if_o i_o mark_v the_o happy_a close_a i_o must_v with_o joy_n confess_v that_o these_o bitter_a storm_n will_v end_v in_o bless_a calm_n will_v bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n those_o grievous_a sin_n that_o bring_v my_o saviour_n to_o those_o bitter_a groan_n will_v force_v i_o from_o the_o sorrow_n of_o this_o life_n to_o my_o celestial_a harbour_n will_v bring_v i_o on_o my_o knee_n to_o see_v my_o own_o vildness_n will_v enrich_v i_o with_o the_o grace_n of_o humility_n and_o patience_n and_o together_o with_o they_o the_o sweet_a enjoyment_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n and_o if_o so_o how_o can_v i_o complain_v of_o want_n when_o in_o stead_n of_o earth_n i_o enjoy_v heaven_n lord_n what_o can_v he_o fear_v that_o be_v assure_v of_o thy_o favour_n affliction_n tribulation_n cross_n sin_n satan_n death_n hell_n itself_o shall_v work_v to_o my_o advantage_n as_o my_o cross_n be_v more_o grievous_a my_o crown_n shall_v be_v more_o glorious_a where_o sin_n and_o satan_n have_v be_v most_o prevail_a there_o grace_n and_o goodness_n shall_v be_v more_o triumph_v how_o true_o sweet_a lord_n be_v the_o inviolable_a peace_n of_o thy_o saint_n who_o powerful_o compelle_v even_v the_o very_a rage_n of_o earth_n and_o hell_n to_o work_v to_o their_o advantage_n lord_n sanctify_v the_o trial_n of_o this_o life_n unto_o my_o sinful_a soul_n that_o by_o my_o patient_a suffering_n with_o my_o saviour_n here_o i_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o and_o by_o he_o hereafter_o i_o have_v hitherto_o look_v on_o my_o inward_a happiness_n if_o i_o now_o cast_v my_o eye_n upon_o my_o outward_a i_o shall_v there_o see_v that_o all_o these_o outward_a blessing_n also_o be_v most_o peculiar_o belong_v to_o the_o saint_n the_o wicked_a one_o of_o the_o world_n be_v robber_n and_o shall_v one_o day_n give_v a_o account_n of_o their_o theft_n child_n friend_n stranger_n even_o our_o very_a enemy_n be_v protect_v preserve_v enrich_v bless_v for_o our_o sake_n so_o be_v joseph_n and_o his_o brethren_n for_o jacob_n zoar_v for_o lot_n potipher_n for_o joseph_n the_o centurion_n and_o soldier_n for_o st_n paul_n and_o if_o thou_o lord_n will_v look_v so_o love_o upon_o the_o child_n of_o this_o world_n for_o thy_o elect_a sake_n how_o gracious_o will_v thou_o one_o day_n look_v upon_o those_o son_n that_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o thy_o own_o inheritance_n who_o will_v not_o now_o be_v holy_a see_v that_o in_o this_o bless_a condition_n there_o be_v
worst_a room_n in_o thy_o house_n be_v too_o good_a even_o for_o the_o best_a of_o we_o yet_o decency_n of_o place_n may_v be_v take_v with_o modesty_n if_o not_o seek_v with_o emulation_n during_o the_o time_n of_o this_o holy_a dispensation_n i_o will_v call_v my_o thought_n unto_o a_o strict_a attendance_n and_o make_v it_o part_n of_o my_o precedent_a prayer_n that_o i_o may_v satan_n be_v ever_o most_o busy_a when_o our_o intention_n be_v most_o holy_a which_o when_o he_o can_v divert_v he_o labour_v to_o corrupt_v and_o by_o this_o mean_n when_o i_o desire_v to_o grow_v better_a i_o become_v worse_o how_o careful_a ought_v i_o to_o be_v to_o avoid_v his_o cunning_n who_o can_v cozen_v i_o in_o my_o best_a action_n my_o soul_n shall_v more_o delight_v itself_o with_o the_o matter_n than_o my_o ear_n with_o the_o melody_n of_o thy_o sacred_a note_n church-music_n will_v be_v then_o true_o sweet_a unto_o i_o when_o my_o outward_a joy_n be_v subservient_fw-fr to_o my_o inward_a man_n sinful_a weakness_n shall_v not_o make_v i_o slight_v thy_o holy_a ordinance_n if_o my_o pastor_n have_v fail_n i_o will_v pity_v and_o pray_v for_o he_o but_o not_o despise_v he_o if_o i_o look_v into_o my_o own_o soul_n i_o shall_v there_o find_v work_n enough_o to_o repair_v my_o own_o ruin_n this_o lord_n shall_v rather_o move_v i_o to_o extol_v thy_o mercy_n in_o uphold_v my_o own_o step_n to_o lament_v the_o sadness_n of_o my_o brother_n misery_n lord_n let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o better_a than_o another_o because_o i_o know_v not_o how_o soon_o i_o may_v become_v worse_o i_o shall_v willing_o continue_v in_o that_o fold_n where_o thou_o have_v place_v i_o and_o hope_v to_o remain_v there_o with_o comfort_n till_o thou_o shall_v lead_v i_o out_o with_o safety_n while_o i_o be_o at_o thy_o feed_n i_o be_o happy_a one_o of_o thy_o morsel_n well_o digest_v with_o humility_n and_o thankfulness_n will_v yield_v i_o better_a nourishment_n than_o that_o other_o food_n of_o my_o own_o find_n the_o very_o mean_a of_o thy_o minister_n may_v afford_v i_o patience_n and_o that_o heavenly_a grace_n with_o thy_o blessing_n to_o boot_v be_v a_o great_a advantage_n if_o i_o receive_v thy_o sacred_a word_n with_o cheerfulness_n with_o earnestness_n of_o heart_n my_o obedience_n shall_v be_v accept_v my_o zeal_n reward_v while_o i_o be_o within_o thy_o wall_n i_o shall_v account_v that_o gesture_n most_o decent_a that_o be_v most_o humble_a and_o those_o ceremony_n most_o necessary_a that_o be_v most_o suitable_a to_o obedience_n all_o matter_n of_o doctrine_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n ought_v to_o be_v guide_v by_o thy_o sacred_a word_n which_o be_v the_o only_a rule_n of_o faith_n all_o matter_n of_o discipline_n which_o be_v necessary_a only_o to_o obedience_n be_v therefore_o leave_v to_o thy_o church_n care_n that_o as_o thou_o be_v one_o so_o thy_o church_n may_v be_v one_o in_o that_o bless_a union_n of_o love_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o peace_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n if_o thou_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n for_o all_o my_o misdemeanour_n in_o thy_o sacred_a worship_n with_o what_o confusion_n of_o face_n must_v ●needs_o appear_v before_o thou_o how_o many_o evil_a suggestion_n how_o many_o idle_a imagination_n how_o many_o sinful_a object_n have_v i_o often_o entertain_v to_o divert_v my_o thought_n from_o thy_o service_n i_o have_v too_o often_o sin_v in_o absent_v thy_o house_n but_o more_o often_o and_o more_o grievous_o in_o frequent_v it_o by_o come_v careless_o and_o out_o of_o custom_n by_o unbeseeming_a gesture_n cold_a prayer_n heartless_a hear_n profane_a scoff_a curious_a censure_v and_o even_o in_o the_o best_a of_o my_o performance_n by_o serve_v thou_o my_o god_n by_o half_n all_o this_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v and_o earnest_o desire_v thy_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n for_o it_o lord_n let_v this_o day_n rest_n of_o my_o body_n bring_v to_o my_o remembrance_n that_o eternal_a rest_n of_o my_o soul_n let_v i_o not_o now_o think_v my_o own_o thought_n speak_v my_o own_o word_n do_v my_o own_o action_n but_o come_v before_o thou_o with_o a_o sanctify_a and_o humble_a soul_n with_o a_o wound_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n repel_v all_o evil_a suggestion_n remove_v all_o idle_a imagination_n divert_v all_o sinful_a object_n enlighten_v my_o understanding_n rectify_v my_o will_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n subdue_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o love_n delight_n in_o thy_o law_n long_o for_o thy_o presence_n rely_v on_o thy_o promise_n thirst_v for_o thy_o grace_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o bless_v in_o thy_o glory_n amen_n chap._n 6._o upon_o our_o return_v from_o god_n house_n and_o the_o neglect_n of_o private_a duty_n lord_n he_o that_o know_v thou_o will_v undoubted_o delight_v to_o serve_v thou_o if_o i_o call_v thy_o sabbath_n a_o delight_n my_o thought_n in_o this_o day_n will_v be_v pure_a my_o word_n gracious_a my_o action_n holy_a that_o soul_n which_o can_v joyful_o familiarize_v itself_o with_o thou_o in_o this_o life_n may_v well_o be_v fearful_a to_o be_v see_v of_o thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v when_o i_o serious_o consider_v what_o a_o rich_a favour_n i_o enjoy_v how_o great_a a_o distance_n i_o be_o at_o from_o thou_o my_o god_n how_o sweet_a a_o mercy_n thou_o afforde_o i_o to_o speak_v unto_o thou_o i_o can_v but_o confess_v my_o own_o unworthiness_n if_o i_o regard_v not_o what_o i_o hear_v if_o i_o rejoice_v not_o to_o recall_v thy_o bless_a word_n to_o my_o remembrance_n how_o dreadful_a be_v that_o voice_n that_o speak_v in_o thunder_n and_o how_o severe_a the_o word_n that_o then_o be_v speak_v how_o bless_a be_v this_o still_a music_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o how_o delightful_a to_o my_o wound_a spirit_n lord_n let_v this_o raise_v my_o soul_n above_o the_o reach_n of_o earthly_a vanity_n let_v this_o encourage_v i_o to_o heavenly_a chearfullnesse_n in_o heavenly_a duty_n to_o be_v joyful_a in_o read_v fervent_a in_o prayer_n frequent_a in_o meditation_n constant_a in_o all_o that_o knowledge_n will_v make_v woeful_o wise_a which_o teach_v i_o to_o know_v and_o not_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n meditation_n be_v the_o life_n of_o hear_v practise_v the_o life_n of_o meditation_n and_o a_o sincere_a heart_n the_o life_n of_o practice_n when_o i_o look_v into_o my_o life_n past_a i_o find_v it_o to_o be_v all_o sin_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o my_o life_n present_a i_o can_v but_o confess_v it_o to_o be_v all_o shame_n i_o be_o still_o so_o far_o from_o grow_v better_a that_o i_o be_o become_v much_o worse_o this_o be_v that_o bless_a day_n which_o concern_v my_o peace_n if_o i_o embrace_v not_o this_o happy_a opportunity_n i_o may_v just_o fear_v these_o gracious_a offer_n will_v be_v hide_v for_o ever_o from_o my_o eye_n each_o word_n that_o i_o hear_v thy_o day_n be_v of_o weight_n if_o i_o become_v not_o more_o holy_a by_o my_o heavenly_a improvement_n by_o it_o i_o shall_v certain_o become_v sinful_a by_o my_o careless_a neglect_v of_o it_o thy_o work_n o_o lord_n will_v have_v its_o end_n and_o this_o end_n either_o to_o my_o happiness_n or_o ruin_n shall_v assure_o promote_v thy_o glory_n there_o be_v no_o vacuity_n in_o nature_n with_o thou_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n there_o can_v be_v none_o think_v therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n that_o this_o day_n instruction_n may_v be_v thy_o last_o as_o thou_o hope_v for_o heaven_n let_v it_o not_o pass_v thou_o without_o some_o profit_n consider_v serious_o how_o many_o million_o of_o world_n one_o lose_v soul_n will_v give_v to_o be_v restore_v to_o thy_o condition_n that_o to_o morrow_n thou_o may_v be_v as_o one_o of_o they_o and_o then_o judge_v how_o great_a will_v be_v thy_o folly_n how_o woeful_a thy_o misery_n if_o thou_o trifle_v with_o those_o sacred_a counsel_n which_o concern_v thy_o rest_n o_o thou_o god_n of_o infinite_a compassion_n look_v not_o upon_o those_o infinite_a fail_n of_o my_o sinful_a nature_n but_o behold_v i_o in_o the_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n of_o thy_o blessed_a son_n teach_v i_o o_o lord_n to_o see_v the_o rebellion_n of_o my_o own_o wicked_a heart_n by_o his_o perfect_a obedience_n my_o sinfulness_n by_o his_o righteousness_n my_o misery_n by_o his_o mercy_n forgive_v my_o many_o and_o sinful_a compliance_n of_o nature_n which_o have_v make_v i_o a_o stranger_n to_o thy_o grace_n and_o my_o own_o happiness_n the_o great_a neglect_n of_o my_o obedience_n unto_o thy_o command_n have_v just_o call_v for_o the_o great_a and_o heavy_a load_n of_o my_o affliction_n the_o careless_a withdraw_n of_o my_o affection_n from_o thou_o my_o god_n have_v occasion_v the_o sad_a departing_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o o_o that_o my_o loss_n of_o tear_n
a_o father_n thou_o will_v abhor_v that_o sin_n that_o have_v so_o much_o provoke_v his_o displeasure_n thou_o will_v most_o solemn_o protest_v against_o it_o and_o serious_o resolve_v for_o ever_o to_o avoid_v it_o thy_o sin_n will_v be_v ever_o before_o thou_o to_o humble_v thou_o here_o to_o exalt_v thou_o hereafter_o thy_o degree_n of_o sin_n will_v have_v thy_o degree_n of_o sorrow_n thy_o measure_n of_o pollution_n will_v require_v thy_o measure_n of_o sanctification_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v up_o thy_o member_n to_o be_v servant_n of_o sin_n so_o thou_o must_v now_o yield_v they_o up_o to_o be_v weapon_n of_o righteousness_n as_o thou_o have_v be_v drown_v in_o pleasure_n so_o thou_o must_v be_v drench_v in_o tear_n yea_o those_o tear_n will_v be_v thy_o daily_a food_n to_o nourish_v thou_o in_o grace_n to_o enrich_v thou_o in_o glory_n o_o how_o truly-blessed_n be_v that_o soul_n which_o have_v unfeigned_o resolve_v on_o this_o good_a this_o great_a this_o necessary_a work_n that_o can_v cheerful_o and_o joyful_o express_v itself_o with_o holy_a david_n and_o say_v lord_z i_o be_o bow_v down_o great_o i_o go_v mourn_v all_o the_o day_n long_o i_o have_v roar_v out_o for_o very_a anguish_n and_o unquietness_n of_o heart_n if_o thou_o have_v david_n sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v assure_o have_v david_n joy_n thou_o shall_v say_v with_o he_o also_o lord_n i_o be_o thy_o child_n and_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n thou_o have_v break_v my_o bond_n in_o sunder_o psal_n 116.16_o satan_n may_v now_o tempt_v thou_o and_o through_o thy_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n prevail_v against_o thou_o but_o to_o become_v a_o customer_n to_o evil_a the_o power_n of_o hell_n can_v entice_v thou_o a_o thousand_o world_n be_v not_o now_o of_o that_o value_n with_o thou_o as_o the_o joyful_a remembrance_n of_o thy_o pass_a danger_n thy_o present_a comfort_n thy_o future_a safety_n thou_o have_v now_o see_v o_o my_o soul_n how_o absolute_o necessary_a this_o great_a work_n be_v think_v now_o how_o happy_a will_v be_v the_o performance_n how_o full_a of_o danger_n the_o delay_n the_o long_a thou_o continue_v in_o sin_n the_o more_o remote_a thou_o be_v from_o grace_n what_o extreme_a folly_n be_v this_o in_o thou_o to_o deprive_v thyself_o of_o that_o friend_n of_o who_o thou_o have_v most_o need_n if_o thou_o find_v thyself_o so_o backward_o to_o this_o holy_a duty_n now_o how_o averse_a will_v thou_o be_v hereafter_o when_o sin_n be_v more_o deep_o root_v in_o thou_o the_o devil_n in_o more_o firm_a possession_n of_o thou_o and_o god_n himself_o remove_v further_o off_o from_o thou_o from_o whence_o now_o be_v these_o false_a hope_n these_o vain_a promise_n of_o future_a happiness_n how_o dare_v thou_o refuse_v these_o gracious_a offer_n of_o eternity_n how_o full_a of_o doubtfulness_n and_o extreme_a hazard_n be_v this_o false_a assurance_n of_o that_o holy_a spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v so_o often_o grieve_v be_v not_o deceive_v god_n be_v not_o mock_v look_v what_o a_o man_n sow_v even_o that_o shall_v he_o reap_v he_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o flesh_n shall_v reap_v corruption_n he_o that_o sow_v in_o the_o spirit_n life_n everlasting_a if_o thou_o will_v not_o hear_v god_n call_v in_o this_o life_n he_o will_v not_o hear_v thou_o in_o that_o to_o come_v if_o thou_o will_v not_o mourn_v for_o thy_o sin_n here_o thou_o shall_v howl_v for_o they_o for_o ever_o and_o who_o shall_v then_o have_v pity_n upon_o thou_o or_o who_o shall_v be_v sorry_a for_o thou_o or_o who_o shall_v pray_v for_o thy_o peace_n thou_o have_v abandon_v i_o say_v god_n thou_o have_v go_v from_o i_o and_o now_o will_v i_o stretch_v out_o my_o hand_n against_o thou_o to_o destroy_v thou_o jerem._n 15.5_o 6_o lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o deal_v true_o with_o myself_o to_o search_v narrow_o for_o sin_n timely_a for_o sorrow_n and_o speedy_o for_o pardon_v seek_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v for_o in_o the_o great_a water-flood_n of_o his_o eternal_a wrath_n thou_o shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o i_o desire_v to_o repent_v i_o have_v lie_v long_o fester_v in_o the_o grave_n of_o sin_n and_o can_v be_v now_o raise_v without_o a_o miracle_n i_o have_v sin_v in_o delight_n in_o consent_n in_o action_n in_o custom_n in_o long_a continuance_n of_o custom_n without_o remorse_n of_o conscience_n without_o thought_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o grow_v old_a and_o impudent_a in_o sin_n and_o be_o no_o more_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o child_n lord_n i_o be_o become_v loathsome_a to_o myself_o how_o much_o more_o odious_a unto_o thou_o who_o be_v a_o god_n of_o pure_a eye_n and_o can_v behold_v none_o iniquity_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o i_o can_v repent_v but_o by_o thou_o my_o transgression_n be_v active_a my_o obedience_n passive_a i_o can_v no_o more_o arise_v from_o sin_n than_o death_n even_o this_o desire_n of_o sorrow_n be_v from_o thou_o the_o repair_n of_o my_o corruption_n be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o creation_n when_o thou_o have_v raise_v i_o by_o thy_o grace_n thou_o supporte_v i_o by_o thy_o goodness_n thou_o lead_v i_o by_o thy_o providence_n thou_o draw_v i_o by_o thy_o patience_n thou_o compelle_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n such_o be_v my_o weakness_n such_o be_v my_o feebleness_n by_o nature_n that_o i_o can_v rise_v without_o thou_o that_o i_o can_v stand_v without_o thou_o when_o i_o be_o raise_v by_o thou_o such_o be_v my_o strength_n such_o be_v my_o ability_n by_o grace_n that_o i_o be_o able_a to_o go_v with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o joyful_a to_o run_v after_o thou_o lord_z quicken_z and_o revive_v i_o from_o the_o death_n of_o sin_n and_o grave_n of_o misery_n sustain_v my_o wound_a conscience_n with_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o save_a promise_n let_v thy_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a lead_v i_o in_o to_o repentance_n thy_o holy_a spirit_n unto_o perfect_a holiness_n and_o endless_a happiness_n lord_n jesus_n draw_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v joyful_o run_v after_o thou_o my_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o my_o soul_n my_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o bless_a will_n more_o zealous_o more_o willing_o more_o constant_o to_o my_o life_n end_v amen_n chap._n 21._o upon_o servile_a fear_n and_o the_o danger_n thereof_o no_o child_n can_v fear_v his_o father_n as_o lie_v aught_o that_o be_v not_o jealous_a of_o his_o father_n honour_n that_o be_v not_o feel_o affect_v with_o his_o injury_n and_o zealous_o devote_v to_o perpetuate_v his_o praise_n and_o it_o be_v as_o equal_o impossible_a that_o this_o father_n can_v affect_v that_o son_n who_o obedience_n be_v rather_o enforce_v by_o power_n than_o invite_v by_o affection_n if_o this_o be_v so_o in_o nature_n it_o be_v much_o more_o so_o in_o grace_n for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v now_o a_o double_a father_n to_o i_o thou_o be_v my_o father_n by_o creation_n and_o my_o father_n by_o redemption_n lord_n as_o thou_o have_v double_v thy_o goodness_n towards_o i_o i_o shall_v have_v double_v my_o return_n of_o thankfulness_n towards_o thou_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v absolute_a no_o breach_n can_v dissolve_v it_o no_o time_n determine_v it_o thy_o love_n to_o i_o be_v from_o the_o beginning_n and_o who_o thou_o love_v thou_o love_v to_o the_o end_n my_o love_n to_o thou_o be_v fickle_a false_a and_o full_a of_o imperfection_n and_o if_o my_o filial_a fear_n even_o in_o my_o rest_n performance_n be_v full_a of_o spot_n and_o blemish_n in_o thy_o sight_n how_o most_o deform_v shall_v i_o appear_v when_o i_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o irreligious_a and_o ungodly_a fear_n when_o i_o do_v thy_o will_n repine_o and_o cold_o not_o for_o love_v of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o justice_n when_o i_o be_o know_o and_o willing_o consent_v to_o thy_o great_a dishonour_n when_o i_o be_o so_o zealous_a in_o the_o world_n cause_n yea_o too_o too_o often_o in_o the_o devil_n cause_n and_o so_o benumb_v in_o thou_o when_o sorrow_n dismay_v i_o and_o sin_n delight_v i_o ah_o lord_n how_o far_o be_o i_o from_o what_o i_o ought_v to_o be_v if_o i_o go_v on_o in_o this_o path_n i_o perish_v everlasting_o while_o i_o continue_v in_o this_o course_n of_o disobedience_n i_o hang_v over_o hell_n fire_n by_o the_o slender_a twig_n of_o a_o uncertain_a life_n and_o if_o that_o once_o break_v my_o loss_n be_v irrecoverable_a thou_o lord_n have_v say_v it_o and_o thy_o word_n be_v truth_n he_o which_o deni_v i_o before_o man_n he_o will_v i_o deny_v before_o my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o service_n to_o be_v jealous_a of_o thy_o honour_n to_o thirst_v for_o thy_o
in_o the_o final_a execution_n of_o this_o wrath_n in_o the_o eternal_a duration_n of_o this_o final_a execution_n lord_n if_o my_o hope_n of_o heaven_n be_v ground_v on_o the_o weak_a foundation_n of_o my_o own_o ability_n if_o my_o election_n be_v but_o temporary_a i_o may_v just_o fear_v this_o desertion_n will_v prove_v eternal_a but_o now_o my_o comfort_n be_v that_o christ_n be_v my_o strong_a rock_n on_o who_o i_o be_o safe_o build_v that_o nothing_o can_v separate_v i_o from_o his_o love_n that_o his_o decree_n of_o my_o election_n be_v particular_a sweet_a sure_a and_o eternal_a that_o the_o happy_a mean_n appoint_v to_o this_o bless_a end_n be_v faith_n holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n holiness_n to_o obey_v thy_o precept_n say_v to_o embrace_v thy_o promise_n righteousness_n to_o enjoy_v thy_o saint_n and_o sanctification_n to_o possess_v myself_o thy_o bless_a decree_n o_o lord_n be_v so_o far_o from_o give_v i_o liberty_n to_o commit_v sin_n that_o it_o most_o undoubted_o restrain_v i_o from_o it_o if_o i_o can_v make_v my_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o thy_o free_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n i_o shall_v never_o make_v my_o comfort_n sure_a by_o my_o vain_a hope_n of_o glorification_n if_o i_o look_v upon_o noah_n lot_n david_n jonah_n christ_n himself_o i_o shall_v there_o see_v the_o several_a and_o the_o sorrowful_a degree_n of_o this_o desertion_n noah_n and_o lot_n fearful_o sin_v david_n a_o long_a time_n rest_v in_o sin_n and_o woeful_o deprive_v of_o god_n gracious_a presence_n for_o sin_n jonah_n even_o doubt_v of_o god_n favour_n in_o the_o suddenness_n and_o the_o sharpness_n of_o his_o punishment_n and_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n affright_v with_o the_o fierceness_n of_o thy_o father_n wrath_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o a_o time_n as_o thou_o be_v man_v despair_v of_o his_o gracious_a prefence_n be_v not_o afraid_a therefore_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o as_o thou_o be_v defert_v for_o thy_o sin_n sake_n so_o thou_o be_v belove_v for_o thy_o saviour_n sake_n though_o he_o hide_v himself_o behind_o the_o wall_n of_o thy_o corruption_n yet_o he_o will_v gracious_o look_v through_o the_o lattice_n of_o thy_o humiliation_n cant._n 2.9_o even_o this_o thy_o present_a sadness_n will_v afford_v thou_o some_o refresh_n some_o gracious_a glimpse_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o though_o thy_o heart_n be_v now_o disquiet_v within_o thou_o thou_o shall_v again_o assure_o receive_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o abhor_v those_o sin_n that_o have_v deprive_v i_o of_o thy_o presence_n to_o seek_v earnest_o to_o enjoy_v thou_o to_o rise_v early_o to_o find_v thou_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v to_o settle_v my_o affection_n upon_o thy_o beauty_n my_o action_n upon_o thy_o service_n that_o i_o may_v be_v guide_v by_o thy_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o encompass_v with_o thy_o glory_n in_o that_o to_o come_v for_o thou_o o_o my_o bless_a saviour_n be_v infinite_o dear_a to_o i_o than_o the_o choice_a of_o these_o earthly_a vanity_n their_o love_n be_v false_a and_o uncertain_a but_o thy_o true_a and_o eternal_a abundant_o sufficient_a to_o rejoice_v i_o here_o to_o enrich_v i_o hereafter_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n my_o soul_n long_v for_o thou_o i_o be_o weary_a of_o the_o sin_n and_o misery_n of_o this_o life_n and_o nothing_o can_v relieve_v i_o but_o thy_o bless_a presence_n o_o make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n my_o god_n my_o god_n look_v upon_o i_o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o and_o be_v so_o far_o from_o the_o word_n of_o my_o complaint_n o_o satisfy_v my_o long_n for_o thou_o know_v lord_n that_o i_o love_v thou_o hear_v my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n and_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o my_o supplication_n o_o hide_v not_o thyself_o from_o i_o nor_o cast_v thy_o servant_n away_o in_o displeasure_n thou_o have_v be_v my_o succour_n therefore_o leave_v i_o not_o nor_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n o_o lead_v i_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n into_o the_o bless_a liberty_n of_o thy_o child_n that_o i_o may_v be_v comfort_v in_o the_o sweetness_n of_o thy_o promise_n and_o thou_o may_v be_v delight_v in_o the_o zeal_n of_o my_o performance_n give_v i_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o help_n again_o and_o establish_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n o_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o thy_o servant_n for_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n make_v haste_n and_o hear_v i_o lord_n i_o be_o defile_v with_o sin_n and_o disquiet_v with_o sorrow_n i_o be_o daily_o vex_v with_o temptation_n and_o hourly_o overcome_v with_o vanity_n i_o be_o wretched_o enfold_v in_o the_o misery_n of_o i_o own_o corruption_n and_o woeful_o beguile_v by_o the_o devil_n subtlety_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o lord_n i_o bewail_v my_o misery_n and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n o_o that_o i_o be_v this_o hour_n at_o union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o may_v hereafter_o joyful_o adhere_v unto_o thou_o be_v gracious_o accept_v of_o thou_o and_o for_o ever_o glorious_o exalt_v by_o thou_o amen_n chap._n 28._o upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o sudden_a danger_n bless_a god_n i_o know_v that_o nothing_o can_v befall_v i_o without_o thy_o holy_a providence_n even_o this_o present_a danger_n be_v by_o thy_o appointment_n and_o what_o thou_o have_v design_v it_o unto_o i_o know_v not_o i_o inquire_v not_o lord_n give_v i_o a_o sweet_a and_o safe_a assurance_n that_o i_o be_o thou_o and_o then_o do_v with_o i_o what_o thou_o will_v o_o let_v i_o live_v and_o i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v help_v i_o but_o if_o thou_o haft_n appoint_v i_o this_o hour_n to_o die_v o_o let_v i_o then_o go_v home_o unto_o thou_o and_o be_v unite_v in_o a_o safe_a in_o a_o sweet_a union_n with_o thou_o lord_n hear_v i_o and_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o for_o my_o dear_a saviour_n sake_n who_o have_v give_v his_o precious_a life_n a_o ransom_n for_o i_o preserve_v i_o o_o god_n for_o in_o thou_o have_v i_o put_v my_o trust_n forsake_v i_o not_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n be_v not_o thou_o far_o from_o i_o lord_n strengthen_v and_o support_v my_o waver_a faith_n forgive_v i_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o suffer_v not_o my_o soul_n to_o be_v surprise_v in_o my_o last_o extremity_n have_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n for_o thy_o precious_a blood_n sake_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n thou_o god_n of_o truth_n chap._n 29._o upon_o the_o weakness_n of_o faith_n and_o sinfulness_n of_o thought_n tend_v to_o despair_n how_o much_o be_v thou_o mistake_v o_o my_o soul_n to_o think_v thyself_o then_o far_a off_o from_o god_n when_o thou_o be_v near_a unto_o he_o to_o suppose_v thyself_o then_o most_o wretched_a when_o thou_o be_v near_a to_o the_o path_n of_o happiness_n he_o that_o never_o doubt_v never_o true_o believe_v and_o he_o that_o have_v least_o assurance_n in_o himself_o will_v have_v most_o certainty_n in_o christ_n thou_o have_v sin_v and_o thou_o be_v sorrowful_a thou_o have_v commit_v great_a and_o grievous_a sin_n and_o thou_o abhor_v they_o thou_o forsake_v they_o thou_o hearty_o desire_v pardon_v for_o they_o if_o thou_o have_v not_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n thou_o can_v not_o have_v this_o godly_a desire_n if_o thy_o sorrow_n be_v for_o punishment_n it_o will_v cause_v thy_o death_n but_o now_o it_o be_v for_o sin_n it_o will_v lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n if_o thou_o grieve_v not_o so_o much_o for_o the_o severe_a sentence_n of_o a_o incense_a judge_n as_o for_o the_o displeasure_n of_o a_o good_a and_o gracious_a father_n as_o thou_o sowe_v in_o tear_n thou_o shall_v reap_v in_o joy_n nay_o thou_o shall_v have_v great_a joy_n even_o in_o these_o tear_n thou_o shall_v have_v much_o sweetness_n even_o in_o this_o sorrow_n and_o if_o thy_o seedtime_n be_v sweet_a how_o bless_v will_v thy_o harvest_n be_v hear_v what_o thy_o saviour_n say_v bless_a be_v they_o that_o mourn_v for_o they_o shall_v be_v comfort_v in_o sorrow_n here_o in_o eternity_n of_o joy_n hereafter_o who_o can_v curse_v where_o god_n have_v bless_v what_o devil_n can_v deject_v where_o god_n will_v exalt_v thou_o be_v grieve_v for_o offend_v thy_o gracious_a god_n and_o thou_o implore_v he_o for_o mercy_n comfort_n thyself_o in_o this_o that_o god_n be_v near_o unto_o all_o those_o which_o call_v upon_o he_o yea_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o faithful_o psal_n 105.18_o be_v not_o afraid_a
therefore_o for_o if_o thy_o faith_n be_v weak_a yet_o it_o be_v live_v if_o it_o be_v languish_v it_o will_v assure_o recover_v more_o strength_n if_o there_o be_v blossom_n now_o there_o will_v be_v fruit_n hereafter_o these_o happy_a beginning_n will_v have_v gracious_a proceed_n bless_v c●dings_n consider_v what_o thy_o god_n have_v promise_v by_o his_o holy_a prophet_n i_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n isay_n 42.3_o let_v not_o the_o smart_a therefore_o of_o thy_o conscience_n trouble_v thou_o remember_v who_o it_o be_v that_o search_v it_o i_o have_v wound_v thou_o say_v god_n and_o i_o will_v heal_v thou_o i_o have_v break_v thou_o and_o i_o will_v bind_v thou_o up_o thou_o be_v therefore_o wound_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v heal_v thou_o be_v therefore_o break_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v bind_v up_o that_o sore_o which_o be_v insensible_a be_v ever_o most_o dangerous_a and_o that_o wound_v which_o smart_v most_o be_v most_o capable_a of_o remedy_n bless_a lord_n i_o now_o feel_v to_o my_o unspeakable_a comfort_n that_o thou_o have_v wound_v i_o with_o the_o terror_n of_o thy_o law_n that_o thou_o may_v heal_v i_o with_o the_o comfort_n of_o thy_o gospel_n that_o i_o be_o therefore_o bruise_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o my_o sin_n that_o i_o may_v be_v ever_o ease_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o saviour_n suffering_n all_o my_o imperfection_n be_v he_o all_o his_o righteousness_n be_v i_o i_o may_v bold_o challenge_v it_o thou_o will_v not_o deny_v it_o i_o may_v safe_o plead_v it_o thou_o can_v not_o refuse_v it_o consider_v yet_o further_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o thy_o bless_a saviour_n say_v unto_o thou_o i_o be_o the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o though_o he_o be_v dead_a yet_o shall_v be_v live_v and_o whosever_v live_v and_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v never_o die_v joh._n 11.25_o 26._o how_o can_v thou_o doubt_v now_o o_o my_o soul_n when_o thy_o saviour_n bid_v thou_o believe_v and_o live_v what_o can_v thou_o fear_v when_o thou_o have_v his_o promise_n for_o thy_o safety_n heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o not_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n shall_v fail_v let_v not_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o sin_n affright_v thou_o for_o it_o be_v his_o blood_n which_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n 1_o joh._n 1.7_o 9_o let_v not_o the_o nature_n of_o thy_o sin_n amaze_v thou_o for_o though_o they_o be_v red_a as_o scarlet_a yet_o he_o will_v make_v they_o white_a as_o snow_n let_v not_o the_o long_a continuance_n of_o they_o stagger_v thou_o for_o at_o what_o time_n soever_o a_o sinner_n do_v repent_v he_o of_o his_o sin_n from_o the_o bottom_n of_o his_o heart_n i_o will_v blot_v they_o out_o of_o my_o remembrance_n say_v the_o lord_n ezech._n 18._o thy_o conscience_n shall_v not_o trouble_v thou_o for_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n rom._n 5.1_o the_o devil_n can_v hurt_v thou_o for_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n elect_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o be_v he_o that_o condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n that_o die_v yea_o rather_o that_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v even_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n who_o also_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o rom._n 8.32_o 33._o nay_o which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o all_o god_n himself_o in_o justice_n can_v condemn_v thou_o for_o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8.1_o his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v his_o mercy_n magnify_v his_o name_n be_v for_o ever_o glorify_v lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o rely_v with_o comfort_n on_o thy_o bless_a promise_n and_o to_o walk_v worchy_n of_o they_o in_o my_o religious_a performance_n to_o manifest_v my_o increase_n of_o grace_n by_o my_o increase_n of_o goodness_n to_o fix_v my_o heart_n whole_o upon_o thou_o to_o love_v thou_o to_o fear_v thou_o to_o honour_v thou_o and_o assure_o to_o rest_v in_o thou_o when_o thy_o grace_n shall_v enable_v i_o to_o delight_v in_o thy_o fear_n my_o sin_n can_v never_o persuade_v i_o to_o despair_v of_o thy_o favour_n my_o peace_n will_v be_v then_o inviolable_a my_o joy_n unutterable_a my_o happiness_n unalterable_a bless_a lord_n god_n when_o i_o consider_v of_o the_o wretchedness_n of_o my_o own_o corruption_n in_o nature_n i_o be_o even_o ready_a to_o despair_v of_o thy_o love_n but_o when_o i_o look_v upon_o the_o blessedness_n of_o my_o condition_n in_o christ_n i_o be_o then_o encourage_v to_o sue_v to_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n although_o thy_o justice_n be_v severe_a against_o one_fw-mi as_o i_o be_o a_o grievous_a sinner_n yet_o thy_o mercy_n be_v most_o sweet_a unto_o i_o in_o my_o saviour_n i_o now_o tremble_v at_o thy_o judgement_n yet_o i_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o promise_n although_o thy_o law_n speak_v never_o so_o terrible_o thy_o curse_n be_v never_o so_o many_o thy_o plague_n be_v never_o so_o grievous_a thy_o wrath_n never_o so_o tempestuous_a yet_o in_o the_o sweet_a mercy_n of_o my_o saviour_n i_o be_o able_a to_o abide_v they_o all_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o abhor_v myself_o i_o accuse_v myself_o i_o condemn_v myself_o i_o be_o now_o ready_a with_o thy_o wrath_n to_o seize_v upon_o my_o sinful_a soul_n and_o cast_v it_o down_o to_o everlasting_a misery_n lord_n unto_o thou_o only_o i_o appeal_v for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n sweet_a jesus_n accept_v of_o i_o and_o interpose_v thy_o bless_a merit_n for_o i_o enrich_v my_o soul_n with_o thy_o suffering_n be_v ever_o present_a with_o i_o and_o eternal_a comfort_n to_o i_o o_o holy_a and_o for_o ever_o blesss_v spirit_n thou_o that_o sanclifie_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o elect_n assist_v and_o strengthen_v i_o quicken_v and_o revive_v my_o droop_a say_v increase_v my_o hope_n cherish_v my_o love_n foment_n those_o die_a spark_n by_o the_o sweet_a breathe_n of_o thy_o bless_a spirit_n that_o they_o may_v zealous_o break_v forth_o into_o a_o pure_a and_o fervent_a flame_n of_o holy_a affection_n to_o thy_o great_a glory_n and_o my_o own_o eternal_a happiness_n amen_n chap._n 30._o upon_o the_o great_a neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o prayer_n lord_n when_o i_o serions_o consider_v how_o manifold_a and_o great_a my_o fail_n be_v when_o i_o think_v of_o the_o shortness_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o life_n of_o the_o solemnity_n of_o death_n of_o the_o eternity_n of_o happiness_n or_o misery_n after_o death_n and_o by_o all_o these_o of_o the_o necessity_n usefulness_n and_o excellency_n of_o prayer_n i_o may_v well_o wonder_v that_o i_o be_o ever_o from_o my_o knee_n my_o life_n be_v all_o sin_n and_o have_v therefore_o need_v to_o be_v all_o sorrow_n the_o greatness_n and_o continuance_n of_o my_o sin_n have_v add_v to_o the_o greatness_n and_o continuance_n of_o my_o misery_n and_o there_o be_v none_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n that_o can_v relieve_v i_o there_o be_v no_o come_n to_o thou_o but_o by_o prayer_n and_o no_o prayer_n powerful_a with_o thou_o but_o that_o which_o be_v fervent_a this_o be_v ●hat_n eye_n of_o my_o affection_n that_o wound_v the_o heart_n of_o thy_o compassion_n this_o be_v that_o holy_a violence_n that_o take_v heaven_n by_o force_n that_o surprise_v thy_o mercy_n that_o manacle_n thy_o justice_n that_o wrestle_v with_o thy_o love_n and_o will_v not_o let_v thou_o go_v without_o a_o blessing_n this_o be_v my_o strong_a armour_n to_o defend_v i_o my_o daily_a food_n to_o sustain_v i_o my_o safe_a repose_n to_o refresh_v i_o my_o sweet_a content_n for_o ever_o to_o delight_v i_o bless_a lord_n how_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o desire_n to_o man_n how_o gracious_o do_v thou_o provide_v for_o he_o how_o daily_o be_v thou_o mindful_a of_o he_o thy_o word_n instruct_v i_o thy_o promise_n allure_v i_o thy_o grace_n sustain_v i_o thy_o sacrament_n strengthen_v i_o thy_o visit_n comfort_v i_o thy_o embrace_n ravish_v i_o and_o as_o if_o all_o this_o be_v not_o yet_o enough_o to_o manifest_v thy_o favour_n towards_o i_o so_o unspeakable_a be_v thy_o love_n so_o earnest_a thy_o desire_n unto_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v even_o give_v i_o thyself_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o i_o lord_n thou_o be_v all_o love_n when_o i_o strive_v with_o thou_o for_o mercy_n i_o overcome_v thou_o by_o thyself_o how_o great_a be_v thy_o goodness_n how_o tender_a be_v thy_o mercy_n unto_o man_n for_o who_o sake_n thou_o contend_v even_o with_o thy_o own_o essence_n thou_o have_v give_v thy_o son_n to_o die_v for_o i_o and_o in_o he_o thyself_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o i_o lord_n let_v this_o teach_v i_o to_o renew_v my_o acquaintance_n often_o with_o thou_o to_o
towards_o i_o i_o be_o much_o grieve_v at_o the_o coldness_n and_o the_o carelessness_n of_o my_o affection_n towards_o thou_o each_o object_n of_o charity_n be_v a_o opportunity_n of_o mercy_n if_o i_o neglect_v it_o i_o be_o unkind_a to_o thou_o my_o saviour_n cruel_a to_o my_o neighbour_n injurious_a to_o i_o own_o soul_n i_o be_o not_o ●ord_n but_o steward_n of_o thy_o outward_a blessing_n and_o it_o be_v now_o just_a with_o thou_o to_o call_v i_o to_o a_o strict_a account_n if_o any_o of_o thy_o saint_n suffer_v which_o thou_o send_v unto_o i_o for_o relief_n their_o suffering_n thou_o will_v sure_o require_v at_o my_o hand_n as_o each_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n which_o i_o have_v give_v in_o thy_o name_n shall_v not_o lose_v its_o reward_n so_o each_o farthing_n which_o i_o owe_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o member_n will_v assure_o require_v its_o everlasting_a punishment_n i_o have_v be_v too_o careful_o solicitous_a for_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n too_o cares_o negligent_a of_o the_o treasure_n in_o that_o to_o come_v i_o have_v have_v many_o way_n to_o deprive_v myself_o of_o my_o present_a comfort_n of_o my_o future_a happiness_n when_o my_o talon_n have_v be_v large_a i_o have_v have_v no_o leisure_n when_o little_a no_o ability_n to_o work_n of_o mercy_n the_o present_a necessity_n of_o thy_o saint_n have_v be_v daily_o negle_v upon_o the_o false_a pretence_n of_o future_a opportunity_n and_o those_o future_a opportunity_n again_o put_v off_o by_o the_o dilatory_a plea_n of_o my_o own_o present_a necessity_n thus_o have_v i_o long_o keep_v myself_o in_o a_o circulation_n of_o self-couzenage_n and_o have_v so_o live_v here_o as_o if_o i_o be_v never_o to_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a for_o what_o cause_n i_o come_v hither_o from_o whence_o be_v this_o my_o great_a neglect_n of_o charity_n towards_o my_o brethren_n but_o from_o my_o great_a want_n of_o love_n to_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o from_o whence_o my_o disobedience_n to_o thy_o precept_n but_o from_o my_o unbelief_n of_o thy_o promise_n thou_o bid_v i_o give_v and_o have_v promise_v it_o shall_v be_v give_v unto_o i_o good_a measure_n shake_v together_o press_v down_o and_o run_v over_o luke_n 6.38_o thou_o command_v i_o not_o to_o be_v weary_a in_o well_o do_v and_o have_v promise_v that_o in_o due_a time_n i_o shall_v reap_v if_o i_o faint_v no●_n ephes_n 6.9_o if_o i_o do_v believe_v the_o one_o i_o shall_v glad_o perform_v the_o other_o and_o who_o word_n shall_v i_o take_v lord_n if_o i_o dare_v to_o question_v thou_o all_o thy_o bless_a promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o the_o begin_n sweet_a the_o end_n certain_a as_o thou_o have_v a_o bottle_n for_o my_o tear_n and_o a_o bag_n for_o my_o transgression_n so_o thou_o have_v also_o a_o book_n for_o my_o alms-deed_n act_n 10.4_o not_o one_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v forget_v but_o even_o the_o very_a lest_o of_o they_o shall_v be_v gracious_o accept_v glorious_o reward_v not_o for_o my_o work_n sake_n but_o for_o thy_o promise_n sake_n no_o for_o my_o own_o sake_n but_o for_o my_o saviour_n sake_n lord_n i_o can_v merit_v nothing_o at_o thy_o hand_n but_o by_o thy_o own_o mercy_n and_o now_o lord_n let_v i_o examine_v what_o i_o have_v gain_v by_o my_o want_n of_o charity_n i_o have_v exchange_v heaven_n to_o enjoy_v earth_n i_o have_v part_v with_o thou_o my_o saviour_n in_o who_o be_v all_o the_o treasure_n that_o be_v true_a and_o crernall_a for_o the_o very_o base_a part_n of_o earth_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o uncertain_a i_o have_v lose_v those_o bless_a opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a which_o can_v never_o be_v recall_v and_o together_o with_o they_o those_o reward_n of_o thou_o which_o shall_v never_o be_v enjoy_v i_o have_v offend_v thou_o my_o god_n grieve_v thy_o saint_n burden_a i_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_v a_o utter_a enemy_n to_o my_o own_o salvation_n as_o my_o affection_n have_v be_v freeze_v towards_o other_o so_o have_v i_o just_o find_v the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n decay_v daily_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n my_o love_n cold_a to_o thy_o law_n my_o ear_n deaf_a to_o thy_o precept_n my_o mouth_n dumb_a to_o thy_o praise_n my_o faith_n dead_a to_o thy_o promise_n my_o hope_n faint_v my_o zeal_n languish_v my_o joy_n perish_v these_o be_v the_o sad_a and_o sure_a effect_n of_o want_n of_o charity_n the_o beginning_n sinful_a the_o progress_n dangerous_a the_o end_n desperate_a lord_n if_o those_o heavenly_a spirit_n who_o very_a name_n import_v their_o ardency_n of_o love_n to_o thy_o glory_n be_v yet_o find_v cold_a enough_o in_o thy_o sight_n with_o what_o horror_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n will_v those_o wretched_a soul_n appear_v before_o thou_o who_o have_v not_o be_v so_o much_o as_o lukewarm_a in_o thy_o service_n by_o thy_o grace_n lord_n i_o will_v therefore_o henceforth_o make_v a_o godly_a improvement_n of_o all_o future_a opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a wharsoever_o thy_o allowance_n be_v unto_o i_o of_o these_o 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thou_o and_o what_o be_v now_o more_o suitable_a to_o my_o necessity_n than_o the_o sweet_a infusion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n for_o i_o now_o find_v to_o my_o grief_n of_o heart_n that_o the_o foreign_a heat_n of_o the_o pleasure_n and_o profit_n of_o this_o life_n have_v extract_v from_o i_o the_o inward_a heat_n of_o my_o desire_n and_o long_n for_o thy_o bless_a presence_n the_o adventitious_a heat_n of_o the_o love_n of_o this_o world_n have_v quite_o consume_v in_o i_o the_o natural_a heat_n of_o my_o zeal_n to_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n kindle_v in_o i_o those_o decay_a spark_n of_o thy_o grace_n that_o they_o may_v now_o grow_v up_o into_o a_o bright_a flame_n of_o fervent_a affection_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o child_n good_a teach_v i_o to_o know_v that_o godliness_n be_v great_a gain_n and_o that_o the_o true_a treasure_n be_v those_o which_o be_v lay_v up_o with_o thou_o in_o thy_o kingdom_n lord_n pardon_v my_o neglect_n of_o holy_a duty_n forgive_v my_o deadness_n 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in_o to_o the_o port_n of_o happiness_n have_v not_o their_o rock_n to_o split_v upon_o or_o remoraes_n to_o hinder_v they_o or_o cross_a wind_n to_o divert_v they_o or_o leak_n to_o sink_v they_o or_o sea_n to_o overwhelm_v they_o when_o we_o arrive_v at_o any_o small_a measure_n of_o goodness_n we_o many_o time_n rest_v in_o it_o and_o grow_v secure_a upon_o it_o if_o grace_n carry_v we_o on_o far_a we_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o believe_v that_o we_o be_v far_o better_o than_o our_o neighbour_n that_o we_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o can_v but_o deserve_v his_o fatherly_a protection_n his_o liberal_a remuneration_n and_o so_o by_o this_o secret_a insinuation_n of_o pride_n in_o our_o heart_n we_o have_v
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grieve_v at_o other_o fail_n o_o let_v my_o severe_a censure_n of_o my_o brother_n sin_n be_v assure_v sign_n of_o my_o best_a love_n how_o far_o be_v we_o even_o the_o very_o best_a of_o we_o from_o that_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o soul_n which_o become_v this_o holy_a duty_n and_o yet_o how_o ready_a be_v we_o even_o the_o very_o worst_a of_o we_o to_o believe_v ourselves_o sufficient_o holy_a assure_o happy_a we_o content_v ourselves_o usual_o with_o the_o very_a shell_n and_o husk_n and_o outside_n of_o religion_n with_o show_n and_o shadow_n of_o devotion_n with_o customary_a cold_a prayer_n intermit_v undigested_a reading_n careless_a inconsiderate_a meditation_n hypocritall_a pharisaical_a fasting_n popular_a alms-deed_n have_v only_o the_o show_n of_o godliness_n but_o deny_v the_o power_n thereof_o all_o these_o and_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v like_a to_o these_o be_v odious_a to_o god_n abominable_a to_o good_a man_n and_o most_o destructive_a to_o their_o soul_n that_o 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corruption_n real_a in_o upon_o we_o even_o in_o these_o very_a bless_a act_n of_o grace_n this_o be_v too_o true_o prove_v too_o sad_o experience_v even_o by_o the_o very_o best_a of_o christian_n lord_n in_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n give_v we_o eye_n to_o discern_v it_o heart_n to_o avoid_v it_o how_o often_o may_v we_o find_v pride_n in_o our_o humility_n lust_n in_o our_o desire_n of_o chastity_n our_o own_o private_a end_n in_o our_o proposal_n of_o god_n public_a interest_n when_o we_o bear_v a_o part_n among_o the_o mourner_n of_o zion_n when_o we_o be_v cast_v down_o for_o some_o humane_a frailty_n we_o present_o conceive_v high_o of_o our_o own_o holiness_n and_o very_o mean_o of_o other_o in_o their_o relation_n unto_o happiness_n while_o we_o have_v seek_v to_o become_v better_a by_o the_o proposal_n of_o some_o strict_a rule_n to_o preserve_v chastity_n have_v we_o not_o many_o time_n become_v worse_o by_o poison_v those_o very_a desire_n by_o unclean_a thought_n and_o 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i_o needs_o appear_v in_o thy_o sight_n who_o be_v purity_n itself_o and_o can_v not_o behold_v iniquity_n bless_a lord_n as_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o word_n to_o discover_v i_o unto_o myself_o so_o give_v i_o also_o the_o sword_n of_o thy_o spirit_n to_o deliver_v i_o from_o myself_o deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o the_o evil_a man_n from_o my_o ownsecret_a corruption_n and_o unknown_a abomination_n although_o i_o be_o unto_o my_o own_o soul_n both_o ruin_n and_o destruction_n yet_o let_v my_o bless_a saviour_n be_v unto_o i_o safety_n and_o salvation_n search_v my_o heart_n o_o lord_n and_o try_v my_o reins_o o_o let_v no_o base_a and_o by-respect_n inhabit_v there_o to_o rob_v thou_o of_o thy_o honour_n no_o false_a and_o vain_a respect_n to_o cheat_v i_o of_o my_o present_a holiness_n and_o future_a bappiness_n pardon_v and_o pass_v by_o the_o secret_a and_o unknown_a error_n of_o my_o sinful_a life_n suppress_v the_o great_a disturbance_n turbance_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n although_o they_o many_o time_n prevail_v against_o i_o yet_o let_v thy_o save_a grace_n lord_n be_v sufficient_a for_o i_o lord_n make_v i_o pure_o and_o entire_o holy_a let_v i_o love_v holiness_n neither_o for_o fear_n of_o thy_o punishment_n nor_o for_o hope_n of_o thy_o reward_n but_o for_o thy_o sake_n only_o o_o my_o god_n who_o be_v holiness_n itself_o let_v i_o never_o think_v myself_o holy_a enough_o but_o forget_v all_o those_o holy_a action_n which_o be_v past_a and_o press_v hard_a forward_o towards_o the_o mark_n for_o the_o rich_a price_n of_o the_o high_a call_n in_o christ_n jesus_n lord_n crown_v my_o holy_a desire_n with_o happy_a performance_n and_o bless_a perseverance_n that_o at_o the_o end_n of_o my_o race_n i_o may_v receive_v the_o end_n of_o my_o hope_n the_o salvation_n of_o my_o precious_a soul_n and_o that_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o perfect_a holiness_n by_o who_o i_o trust_v these_o weak_a and_o sinful_a endeavour_n of_o i_o shall_v be_v gracious_o accept_v and_o faithful_o reward_v amen_n chap._n 38._o upon_o the_o unruliness_n of_o the_o tongue_n with_o necessary_a caution_n to_o restrain_v it_o lord_n thy_o servant_n david_n be_v say_v to_o be_v a_o man_n after_o thy_o own_o heart_n and_o yet_o i_o find_v he_o set_v a_o watch_n before_o his_o lip_n that_o he_o may_v not_o offend_v with_o his_o congue_n if_o such_o a_o choose_a vessel_n as_o he_o have_v so_o much_o need_n of_o circumspection_n what_o holy_a caution_n have_v i_o need_v to_o use_v what_o strict_a rule_n to_o observe_v who_o be_o so_o far_o from_o david_n purity_n that_o i_o be_o nothing_o else_o but_o wilful_a impiety_n i_o be_o so_o far_o lord_n from_o be_v at_o union_n with_o thou_o that_o i_o be_o even_a enmity_n itself_o against_o thou_o in_o vain_a have_v holy_a david_n set_v a_o watch_n before_o his_o lip_n unless_o he_o have_v first_o set_v a_o guard_n upon_o his_o heart_n where_o the_o fountain_n be_v impure_a the_o stream_n can_v 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