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state_n and_o property_n concern_v the_o first_o he_o that_o lead_v this_o life_n be_v the_o christian_n only_o for_o as_o for_o the_o life_n of_o heathen_n and_o pagan_n seem_v it_o never_o so_o strict_a just_a and_o glorious_a as_o of_o socrates_n aristides_n cato_n seneca_n and_o such_o like_a it_o be_v void_a of_o all_o true_a godliness_n and_o not_o accept_v of_o god_n because_o it_o be_v join_v with_o ignorance_n of_o the_o true_a god_n and_o jesus_n christ_n idolatry_n will-worship_n infidelity_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o heathenish_a impiety_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o the_o regenerate_v only_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n neither_o do_v all_o that_o bear_v the_o name_n of_o christian_n lead_v this_o godly_a life_n but_o they_o who_o be_v so_o not_o in_o name_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n that_o be_v such_o only_a who_o be_v in_o that_o state_n and_o qualify_v with_o those_o property_n which_o be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o former_a description_n as_o 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work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n neither_o can_v we_o better_v our_o estate_n by_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n teach_v we_o as_o well_o may_v the_o aethiopian_a 23._o jer._n 13._o 23._o change_n his_o blackness_n and_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n as_o we_o do_v well_o that_o be_v accustom_v to_o do_v evil_a so_o that_o the_o regenerate_a man_n alone_o can_v lead_v a_o godly_a life_n or_o perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n for_o first_o abel_n be_v accept_v and_o then_o his_o sacrifice_n and_o our_o person_n must_v first_o be_v sanctify_v before_o they_o 4._o gen._n 4._o 4._o can_v please_v god_n by_o our_o work_n of_o holiness_n for_o as_o in_o the_o ceremonial_a law_n the_o touch_v of_o holy_a thing_n do_v not_o sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v the_o pollute_a person_n but_o the_o person_n pollute_v do_v make_v the_o holy_a thing_n to_o become_v unclean_a as_o haggai_n speak_v so_o the_o work_n which_o in_o themselves_o material_o 13._o hag._n 2._o 12_o 13._o be_v good_a and_o holy_a do_v not_o sanctify_v the_o unregenerate_a man_n that_o do_v they_o but_o through_o the_o taint_n and_o pollution_n of_o his_o sin_n they_o also_o be_v pollute_v and_o defile_v now_o unto_o this_o regeneration_n two_o thing_n be_v necessary_o require_v first_o that_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o second_o the_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o always_o do_v accompany_v it_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o our_o regeneration_n which_o beget_v we_o unto_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n except_o a_o man_n be_v bear_v of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n he_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o 5._o john_n 3._o 5._o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o 5._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 11._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 2_o 3._o tit._n 3._o 5._o the_o name_n of_o the_o 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abroad_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_a charity_n in_o us._n the_o mean_n and_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v first_o by_o persuade_v we_o that_o god_n in_o christ_n love_v we_o and_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n his_o grace_n here_o and_o glory_n hereafter_o with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o which_o love_n our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n again_o from_o which_o spring_v a_o holy_a affection_n towards_o ourselves_o who_o be_v thus_o belove_v of_o god_n member_n of_o christ_n and_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whereby_o we_o seek_v the_o fruition_n of_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o consequent_o of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o eternal_a happiness_n which_o while_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v poison_v with_o hatred_n of_o god_n and_o carnal_a self-love_n we_o neglect_v and_o contemn_v and_o from_o hence_o also_o arise_v the_o like_a affection_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n who_o we_o love_v for_o god_n sake_n not_o only_o as_o god_n creature_n and_o bear_v his_o image_n but_o also_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n so_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o love_n either_o ourselves_o or_o our_o neighbour_n as_o we_o ought_v and_o for_o our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a unless_o we_o love_v god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n first_o and_o chief_o from_o who_o sincere_a love_n the_o other_o spring_v and_o flow_v but_o when_o we_o sincere_o love_v god_n and_o so_o yield_v our_o obedience_n unto_o the_o first_o table_n our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o second_o table_n will_v necessary_o and_o inseparable_o follow_v for_o as_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v exercise_v immediate_o in_o religious_a virtue_n and_o holy_a duty_n of_o piety_n which_o we_o 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goodness_n to_o extend_v to_o god_n poor_a saint_n that_o be_v in_o the_o earth_n and_o to_o the_o excellent_a 3._o psal_n 16._o 2_o 3._o which_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o smallness_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n can_v in_o no_o sort_n reach_v unto_o he_o where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v note_v that_o if_o we_o love_v 25._o act._n 17._o 25._o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n out_o of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o in_o obedience_n unto_o his_o commandment_n perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o second_o table_n in_o and_o for_o he_o then_o do_v we_o when_o we_o do_v most_o good_a to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o show_v most_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o perform_v unto_o he_o such_o acceptable_a service_n as_o he_o require_v of_o we_o and_o will_v rich_o reward_v in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o he_o have_v swear_v that_o all_o those_o 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v shall_v serve_v he_o as_o well_o in_o righteousness_n as_o in_o holiness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n and_o his_o grace_n appear_v have_v teach_v we_o to_o deny_v not_o only_o all_o ungodliness_n but_o also_o all_o worldly_a lust_n and_o to_o live_v as_o 12._o tit._n 2._o 12._o well_o sober_o and_o righteous_o as_o godly_a and_o religious_o in_o this_o present_a world_n §._o sect._n 5_o what_o charity_n be_v and_o the_o property_n of_o it_o but_o let_v we_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n as_o in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n word_n it_o be_v propound_v unto_o we_o out_o of_o the_o law_n of_o god_n thou_o shall_v 18._o mat._n 19_o 19_o &_o 22._o 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o wherein_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v two_o thing_n the_o duty_n command_v and_o the_o manner_n of_o do_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v the_o act_n of_o love_a and_o the_o object_n of_o our_o love_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o the_o first_o plain_o express_v the_o other_o necessary_o employ_v in_o the_o manner_n when_o as_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o the_o duty_n of_o love_n contain_v in_o it_o first_o a_o affection_n or_o motion_n of_o the_o heart_n wherewith_o we_o be_v affect_v and_o incline_v towards_o that_o we_o love_v second_o a_o earnest_n and_o long_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v enjoy_v it_o by_o be_v as_o it_o be_v unite_v unto_o it_o three_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o it_o and_o a_o contentation_n whereby_o we_o rest_v according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o fruition_n satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o be_v principal_o two_o the_o first_o that_o it_o be_v sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a so_o the_o apostle_n require_v that_o our_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n and_o unfeigned_a and_o the_o apostle_n john_n dissuade_v 9_o rom._n 12._o 9_o we_o from_o lip-love_n which_o be_v only_o in_o profession_n but_o fruitless_a and_o 18._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 18._o uneffectual_a in_o action_n little_a child_n say_v he_o let_v we_o not_o love_v in_o word_n neither_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n the_o other_o that_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o all_o thing_n have_v fervent_a charity_n among_o yourselves_o and_o this_o be_v that_o sincere_a and_o fervent_a love_n which_o be_v so_o much_o and_o often_o commend_v and_o command_v in_o the_o scripture_n so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o love_v you_o and_o again_o a_o new_a commandment_n i_o give_v unto_o you_o that_o you_o love_v 23._o joh_n 13._o 34._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 23._o one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v you_o that_o you_o also_o love_v one_o another_o the_o apostle_n likewise_o walk_v in_o love_n as_o christ_n also_o have_v love_v we_o and_o have_v give_v himself_o 2._o eph._n 5._o 2._o for_o we_o etc._n etc._n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o object_n of_o charity_n which_o be_v our_o neighbour_n the_o object_n of_o this_o love_n plain_o express_v be_v our_o neighbour_n whereby_o we_o be_v not_o with_o the_o pharise_n to_o understand_v our_o friend_n only_o nor_o according_a 43._o mat._n 5._o 43._o to_o the_o vulgar_a use_n of_o the_o word_n those_o that_o dwell_v near_o unto_o we_o alone_o but_o all_o man_n without_o exception_n who_o be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o we_o consist_v of_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o body_n whether_o they_o be_v stranger_n or_o acquaintance_n friend_n or_o enemy_n unto_o us._n for_o all_o man_n be_v of_o the_o same_o flesh_n 26._o act._n 17._o 26._o and_o create_v according_a to_o the_o same_o image_n of_o god_n and_o also_o our_o brethren_n as_o they_o have_v all_o alike_o descend_v from_o the_o same_o first_o parent_n and_o this_o be_v employ_v in_o the_o law_n where_o that_o commandment_n which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o help_a of_o our_o enemy_n ox_n or_o ass_n be_v repeat_v in_o another_o place_n be_v 58._o ex._n 23._o 4_o 5._o come_v deut._n 22._o 1_o 2_o 3._o esa_n 58._o render_v thy_o brother_n ox_n or_o ass_n and_o the_o prophet_n esay_n make_v it_o a_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o cover_v the_o naked_a without_o any_o exception_n of_o stranger_n or_o enemy_n because_o he_o be_v of_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o our_o saviour_n plain_o press_v this_o duty_n both_o by_o precept_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o love_v your_o enemy_n 44._o mat._n 5._o 44._o bless_v they_o that_o curse_v you_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v you_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v you_o and_o persecute_v you_o propound_v the_o
table-conference_n either_o propound_n or_o admit_v knotty_a and_o hard_a question_n or_o polemicall_a dispute_n and_o difficult_a and_o subtle_a controversy_n both_o because_o these_o oftentime_o through_o pride_n and_o over-eag_a handle_n do_v heat_n the_o heart_n and_o cause_n wrangle_v and_o contention_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v not_o suitable_a and_o seasonable_a to_o the_o time_n and_o the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v for_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o refection_n and_o refresh_n and_o not_o of_o toil_n and_o labour_n either_o to_o body_n or_o mind_n and_o we_o must_v let_v our_o bow_n stand_v unbend_v that_o they_o may_v afterward_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o shoot_v and_o not_o be_v still_o draw_v our_o arrow_n to_o the_o head_n it_o be_v a_o time_n to_o recover_v our_o spend_a spirit_n &_o not_o to_o consume_v and_o waste_v they_o which_o will_v not_o only_o make_v our_o mind_n unfit_a for_o employment_n for_o if_o we_o toil_v they_o when_o they_o shall_v rest_v they_o 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namely_o that_o where_o religion_n be_v plant_v there_o all_o good_a neighbourhood_n and_o friendly_a meeting_n be_v almost_o quite_o lay_v aside_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o decay_n that_o so_o they_o be_v remove_v this_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n among_o the_o faithful_a may_v be_v restore_v and_o first_o when_o man_n be_v whole_o carnal_a and_o set_v altogether_o on_o fleshly_a delight_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o they_o take_v pleasure_n in_o one_o another_o company_n see_v they_o be_v mutual_a helper_n in_o this_o worldly_a joy_n and_o so_o if_o we_o be_v in_o any_o perfection_n spiritual_o mind_v we_o will_v take_v much_o more_o delight_n in_o consort_a together_o because_o it_o will_v tend_v much_o to_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o christian_a comfort_n but_o when_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n those_o carnal_a joy_n and_o unlawful_a pleasure_n be_v so_o cry_v down_o that_o some_o forbear_v they_o out_o of_o conscience_n and_o some_o to_o avoid_v the_o shame_n of_o profaneness_n there_o follow_v a_o breach_n of_o society_n and_o familiarity_n because_o the_o bond_n be_v break_v that_o hold_v it_o together_o the_o which_o be_v not_o repair_v and_o reunited_a till_o in_o stead_n thereof_o there_o be_v a_o spiritual_a bond_n to_o link_v we_o together_o and_o this_o be_v so_o weak_a among_o most_o christian_n which_o still_o remain_v more_o flesh_n than_o spirit_n it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o there_o be_v seldom_o any_o good_a meeting_n see_v the_o bond_n be_v no_o strong_a of_o such_o society_n and_o familiarity_n whereas_o if_o they_o be_v more_o spiritual_a they_o will_v find_v in_o they_o more_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o so_o entertain_v they_o with_o more_o ardency_n of_o affection_n another_o cause_n which_o be_v but_o a_o branch_n of_o the_o former_a be_v that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n carnal_a love_n which_o be_v of_o old_a a_o strong_a bond_n of_o fellowship_n be_v not_o so_o hot_a and_o strong_a as_o it_o be_v neither_o to_o man_n person_n nor_o yet_o to_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o delight_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o spiritual_a love_n so_o fervent_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v either_o unto_o our_o neighbour_n themselves_o or_o yet_o to_o christian_a conference_n religious_a duty_n and_o exercise_n and_o those_o sweet_a comfort_n which_o we_o shall_v take_v in_o mutual_a society_n and_o shall_v be_v the_o chief_a motive_n to_o bring_v we_o together_o for_o be_v we_o inflame_v with_o this_o ardent_a love_n it_o will_v make_v we_o great_o delight_v in_o one_o another_o and_o to_o seek_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o such_o sweet_a society_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o manifold_a abuse_n of_o our_o feast_v one_o another_o unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v the_o many_o abuse_n of_o these_o meeting_n which_o be_v notable_a mean_n of_o their_o dissolution_n as_o because_o we_o fail_v in_o the_o main_a end_n of_o they_o not_o chief_o aim_v at_o our_o 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their_o heart_n will_n and_o inward_a affection_n for_o if_o the_o heart_n of_o king_n themselves_o must_v not_o be_v lift_v up_o above_o their_o brethren_n then_o much_o less_o shall_v the_o heart_n 20._o deut._n 17._o 20._o of_o inferior_a governor_n in_o family_n be_v thus_o exalt_v five_o they_o must_v govern_v in_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o vicegerent_n and_o deputy_n and_o chief_o aim_v therein_o at_o god_n glory_n remember_v that_o from_o he_o they_o have_v all_o their_o authority_n and_o that_o they_o exercise_v not_o their_o own_o but_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o lord_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o good_a jehoshaphat_n to_o his_o judge_n take_v 6._o 2._o chro._n 19_o 6._o heed_n what_o you_o do_v for_o you_o judge_v not_o for_o man_n but_o for_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v with_o you_o in_o judgement_n and_o this_o must_v make_v they_o chief_o to_o aim_v by_o their_o government_n to_o contain_v their_o inferior_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v both_o by_o themselves_o and_o also_o by_o all_o those_o which_o be_v in_o the_o family_n and_o final_o they_o must_v make_v it_o appear_v in_o all_o their_o government_n that_o they_o do_v not_o whole_o aim_v at_o their_o own_o particular_a and_o private_a profit_n but_o also_o at_o their_o joint_n good_a which_o be_v the_o chief_a cause_n why_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v they_o superior_n unto_o other_o not_o that_o they_o may_v serve_v their_o turn_n of_o they_o and_o look_v no_o further_o but_o that_o they_o may_v like_o the_o head_n the_o member_n of_o the_o body_n govern_v they_o for_o their_o benefit_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v inferior_n to_o honour_n their_o superior_n that_o it_o may_v go_v well_o with_o themselves_o in_o the_o land_n which_o the_o lord_n give_v 16._o deut._n 5._o 16._o they_o and_o the_o apostle_n move_v they_o to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a upon_o the_o like_a reason_n because_o their_o governor_n be_v the_o minister_n of_o god_n to_o they_o for_o good_a if_o they_o do_v well_o 4._o rom._n 13._o 4._o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o justice_n &_o love_n which_o be_v require_v in_o government_n the_o thing_n require_v unto_o the_o administration_n of_o their_o government_n be_v justice_n and_o love_n the_o which_o must_v be_v temper_v the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o that_o love_n may_v moderate_v and_o sweeten_v justice_n and_o justice_n may_v keep_v love_n unpartial_a and_o upright_o lest_o our_o action_n savour_v of_o nothing_o but_o justice_n seem_v rigorous_a and_o expose_v we_o to_o hatred_n and_o love_v not_o guide_v nor_o back_v by_o justice_n degenerate_a into_o dote_a fondness_n and_o so_o expose_v we_o to_o contempt_n whereas_o both_o right_o mix_v the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v reverence_n and_o obedience_n the_o which_o mixture_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o our_o action_n towards_o all_o under_o our_o government_n although_o these_o virtue_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v diverse_o and_o the_o one_o to_o be_v more_o manifest_v than_o the_o other_o according_a to_o occasion_n time_n person_n and_o desert_n for_o though_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o yet_o those_o especial_o who_o excel_v in_o god_n grace_n and_o profit_v most_o in_o all_o religious_a christian_a and_o civil_a duty_n and_o to_o such_o our_o love_n must_v be_v most_o manifest_v to_o encourage_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o good_a course_n and_o to_o draw_v other_o to_o follow_v their_o example_n the_o which_o be_v david_n practice_n as_o he_o profess_v who_o though_o he_o be_v indifferent_o just_a towards_o all_o his_o subject_n yet_o his_o love_n exceed_v towards_o the_o faithful_a of_o the_o land_n and_o those_o which_o walk_v 6._o psal_n 102._o 6._o in_o a_o perfect_a way_n but_o especial_o our_o love_n and_o justice_n must_v appear_v in_o our_o reward_n and_o chastisement_n which_o be_v the_o main_n bond_n and_o very_a sinew_n of_o government_n we_o must_v reward_v those_o who_o deserve_v well_o partly_o by_o our_o word_n commend_v their_o good_a action_n which_o be_v a_o great_a encouragement_n to_o well-doing_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v when_o he_o use_v it_o as_o a_o reason_n to_o persuade_v inferior_n to_o their_o duty_n do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a say_v he_o and_o thou_o shall_v have_v praise_n of_o the_o same_o the_o which_o our_o saviour_n will_v use_v to_o 3._o rom._n 13._o 3._o his_o servant_n at_o the_o last_o day_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n thou_o have_v 23._o mat._n 25._o 23._o be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o partly_o by_o deed_n the_o which_o must_v savour_n both_o of_o justice_n in_o give_v they_o their_o due_a wage_n and_o of_o love_n and_o bounty_n by_o give_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n gift_n to_o encourage_v they_o in_o their_o well-deserving_a chastisement_n also_o must_v be_v use_v towards_o they_o who_o will_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reclaim_v from_o their_o fault_n nor_o keep_v in_o due_a order_n either_o in_o word_n only_o by_o gentle_a or_o more_o sharp_a reproof_n according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o offence_n or_o by_o stripe_n when_o nothing_o else_o will_v serve_v for_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v offend_v against_o god_n in_o neglect_v be_v his_o deputy_n to_o glorify_v 29._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 29._o he_o in_o his_o justice_n against_o ourselves_o by_o become_v accessary_a to_o their_o sin_n against_o the_o party_n offend_v who_o we_o reclaim_v not_o but_o suffer_v they_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o wickedness_n to_o their_o destruction_n against_o those_o of_o the_o same_o family_n who_o by_o this_o impunity_n we_o encourage_v to_o follow_v their_o ill_a example_n and_o the_o whole_a society_n which_o be_v hereby_o make_v obnoxious_a to_o god_n justice_n but_o this_o correction_n be_v only_o good_a when_o it_o be_v necessary_a be_v like_o
kill_v now_o if_o thou_o commit_v no_o adultery_n yet_o if_o thou_o kill_v thou_o be_v become_v a_o transgressor_n of_o the_o law_n for_o there_o be_v a_o chain_n of_o virtue_n and_o vice_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o fast_o and_o inseparable_o link_v together_o that_o he_o who_o embrace_v and_o practise_v any_o one_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n out_o of_o his_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n embrace_v and_o perform_v all_o the_o rest_n he_o that_o willing_o live_v in_o the_o neglect_n of_o any_o one_o duty_n or_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o commit_v any_o know_a sin_n neglect_v all_o and_o be_v prepare_v to_o commit_v any_o wickedness_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v that_o the_o unregenerate_a man_n break_v all_o god_n commandment_n even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o keep_v and_o that_o the_o sound_n christian_n observe_v all_o even_o those_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o break_v for_o howsoever_o the_o one_o do_v not_o actual_o transgress_v every_o commandment_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o natural_a disposition_n and_o readiness_n to_o break_v all_o when_o opportunity_n serve_v and_o when_o he_o be_v tempt_v thereunto_o with_o the_o allure_a bait_n of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o though_o the_o other_o do_v not_o actual_o keep_v the_o whole_a law_n but_o fail_v in_o many_o particular_n yet_o there_o be_v in_o he_o a_o habit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o a_o disposition_n and_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o observe_v all_o for_o with_o the_o apostle_n they_o consent_v unto_o the_o whole_a 7._o rom._n 7._o law_n that_o it_o be_v holy_a and_o good_a and_o be_v in_o their_o heart_n delight_v in_o it_o they_o strive_v to_o keep_v one_o commandment_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o when_o they_o fail_v of_o their_o purpose_n do_v hearty_o bewail_v their_o imperfection_n it_o be_v true_a that_o a_o wicked_a man_n may_v not_o only_o forsake_v many_o sin_n but_o may_v also_o in_o some_o sort_n loath_a and_o detest_v they_o but_o this_o be_v not_o out_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o god_n or_o because_o he_o hate_v or_o forbid_v they_o but_o cause_v by_o some_o common_a restrain_v grace_n or_o do_v out_o of_o some_o corrupt_a passion_n and_o disposition_n not_o because_o he_o hate_v sin_n but_o because_o some_o contrary_a vice_n be_v predominant_a in_o he_o do_v draw_v he_o unto_o another_o extreme_a and_o thus_o the_o covetous_a man_n hate_v prodigality_n and_o the_o prodigal_a covetousness_n the_o presumptuous_a man_n melancholic_a despair_n and_o the_o despair_a sinner_n bold_a presumption_n the_o coward_n bloody_a quarrel_n and_o the_o desperate_a backster_n seneca_n plerique_fw-la metu_fw-la peccare_fw-la cessant_fw-la non_fw-la innocentia_fw-la profectò_fw-la tale_n timidi_fw-la non_fw-fr innocent_n dicendi_fw-la sunt_fw-la seneca_n cowardice_n yea_o thus_o may_v a_o man_n outward_o shun_v all_o sin_n which_o make_v he_o liable_a to_o legal_a penalty_n out_o of_o self-love_n that_o he_o may_v gain_v reward_n or_o escape_v punishment_n not_o out_o of_o love_n to_o virtue_n and_o innocency_n but_o fear_v of_o run_v into_o danger_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n final_o unless_o we_o perform_v total_a obedience_n in_o the_o desire_n purpose_n and_o endeavour_n of_o our_o heart_n unto_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n we_o can_v neither_o attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n nor_o escape_v hellish_a death_n and_o condemnation_n though_o we_o embrace_v and_o practice_v many_o virtue_n and_o duty_n and_o flee_v from_o many_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o as_o a_o millstone_n will_v keep_v we_o from_o mount_v aloft_o as_o well_o as_o a_o mountain_n and_o the_o one_o as_o well_o as_o the_o other_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o sink_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n if_o it_o be_v fasten_v unto_o we_o so_o if_o any_o one_o sin_n have_v take_v such_o fast_a hold_n of_o our_o 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mortal_a wound_n in_o any_o of_o the_o vital_a part_n be_v sufficient_a to_o let_v in_o death_n and_o give_v it_o seizure_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n so_o be_v it_o in_o this_o case_n and_o as_o particular_a sin_n deprive_v we_o of_o happiness_n so_o they_o plunge_v we_o into_o death_n and_o destruction_n as_o appear_v by_o that_o distinct_a enumeration_n which_o the_o prophet_n make_v of_o particular_n if_o say_v he_o he_o 13._o ezek._n 18._o 10_o 13._o beget_v a_o son_n that_o be_v a_o robber_n a_o shedder_n of_o blood_n and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o any_o of_o these_o thing_n and_o that_o neglect_v any_o of_o the_o duty_n there_o mention_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v but_o sure_o die_v and_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v that_o sinner_n of_o every_o kind_n shall_v 8._o apoc._n 21._o 8._o have_v their_o portion_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n now_o if_o any_o will_v say_v that_o if_o for_o any_o one_o duty_n wilful_o neglect_v or_o sin_n commit_v they_o shall_v lose_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v cast_v into_o hell_n torment_n than_o it_o be_v as_o good_a to_o be_v outrageous_o wicked_a and_o to_o live_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n let_v one_o of_o the_o ancient_n make_v answer_v to_o such_o a_o objection_n this_o say_v he_o be_v the_o speech_n of_o a_o ungrateful_a and_o reprobate_a 4._o ingrati_fw-la serui_fw-la est_fw-la his_fw-la sermo_fw-la etc._n etc._n chryso_v in_o eph._n cap._n 2._o serm_n 4._o servant_n yet_o let_v not_o such_o a_o one_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o all_o impiety_n for_o his_o own_o profit_n for_o though_o all_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v exclude_v out_o of_o heaven_n and_o throw_v into_o hell_n yet_o all_o in_o hell_n do_v not_o suffer_v equal_a torment_n but_o some_o great_a and_o some_o less_o according_a to_o the_o quality_n and_o number_n of_o their_o sin_n cap._n v._n of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a §._o sect._n 1_o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o property_n which_o concern_v the_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o be_v diverse_a and_o respect_n either_o the_o cause_n that_o move_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o or_o our_o disposition_n in_o do_v they_o the_o cause_n be_v either_o efficient_a or_o final_a the_o efficient_a cause_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n aught_o to_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o true_a obedience_n and_o shall_v be_v so_o powerful_a in_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o serve_v like_o child_n our_o heavenly_a father_n though_o there_o be_v no_o reward_n promise_v to_o our_o service_n which_o be_v the_o motive_n that_o induce_v mercenary_n and_o servant_n rather_o than_o child_n to_o do_v their_o duty_n for_o howsoever_o we_o 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that_o we_o know_v the_o furnish_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o sanctify_v and_o save_v grace_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o they_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n the_o make_n of_o our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o get_v into_o our_o own_o custody_n the_o assure_a evidence_n of_o our_o salvation_n that_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a we_o will_v think_v all_o too_o little_a for_o these_o use_n and_o find_v none_o to_o spare_v for_o idle_a and_o vain_a exercise_n let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n and_o pursue_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n bring_v for_o the_o present_v no_o true_a profit_n or_o sound_n and_o solid_a comfort_n and_o end_v at_o the_o best_a in_o late_a repentance_n leave_v nothing_o behind_o it_o but_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o spirit_n that_o now_o be_v the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n which_o we_o be_v best_o present_o to_o take_v hold_n of_o if_o we_o love_v our_o 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28._o 15._o pro._n 2._o 4._o and_o honourable_a in_o the_o world_n and_o see_v spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a wisdom_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o true_a godliness_n be_v much_o better_a than_o riches_n and_o worldly_a honour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o wiseman_n how_o much_o better_a be_v it_o to_o get_v wisdom_n then_o gold_n and_o of_o great_a price_n and_o more_o to_o be_v desire_v then_o precious_a stone_n or_o any_o worldly_a thing_n beside_o therefore_o we_o must_v seek_v it_o as_o silver_n and_o search_v for_o it_o as_o for_o hide_a treasure_n and_o be_v as_o 13._o pro._n 4._o 7._o eccle._n 12._o 13._o he_o teach_v we_o the_o principal_a thing_n and_o chief_a end_n of_o all_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o get_v it_o with_o all_o our_o get_n that_o be_v make_v it_o our_o chief_a business_n to_o attain_v unto_o it_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o wise_a merchant_n who_o have_v by_o 44._o matth._n 13._o 44._o diligent_a search_n find_v the_o hide_a treasure_n 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he_o off_o with_o delay_n and_o while_o he_o knock_v at_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o sound_n of_o his_o word_n and_o finger_n of_o his_o spirit_n we_o must_v open_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v come_v in_o and_o feast_v we_o 20._o apoc._n 3._o 20._o with_o a_o banquet_n of_o his_o spiritual_a grace_n while_o he_o call_v we_o to_o repentance_n 2._o act._n 17._o 30._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 2._o and_o offer_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n which_o former_o have_v be_v deny_v let_v we_o hearken_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o while_o the_o acceptable_a time_n and_o day_n of_o salvation_n last_v for_o it_o be_v but_o a_o day_n and_o nor_o a_o age_n and_o when_o the_o sunshine_n of_o the_o gospel_n set_v and_o the_o night_n of_o ignorance_n and_o superstition_n come_v there_o will_v be_v no_o time_n of_o work_v now_o our_o bridegroom_n call_v and_o knock_v and_o if_o we_o open_v unto_o he_o we_o shall_v solace_v ourselves_o in_o 4._o cant._n 5._o 2_o 3_o 4._o our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o and_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n but_o if_o with_o the_o sluggish_a spouse_n we_o pretend_v excuse_n and_o will_v not_o let_v he_o in_o he_o will_v withdraw_v himself_o and_o then_o we_o may_v long_o seek_v he_o before_o we_o shall_v find_v he_o now_o wisdom_n cry_v out_o unto_o we_o in_o our_o street_n and_o happy_a be_v we_o 28._o pro._n 1._o 24._o 25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o if_o we_o harken_v to_o her_o voice_n for_o if_o we_o now_o stop_v our_o ear_n to_o she_o call_v we_o shall_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o affliction_n cry_v and_o call_v and_o not_o be_v hear_v as_o the_o lord_n 12._o zach._n 7._o 11_o 12._o threaten_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o most_o serious_o about_o christian_a duty_n when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o best_o prepare_v and_o fit_v for_o they_o second_o when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o best_o fit_v and_o prepare_v for_o the_o perform_n of_o holy_a and_o religious_a duty_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dispose_v we_o unto_o they_o 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zach._n 12._o 10_o 12_o 13._o of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n we_o must_v retire_v ourselves_o apart_o into_o our_o closet_n and_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n and_o suit_n before_o he_o by_o fervent_a prayer_n when_o our_o heart_n like_o david_n be_v with_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a mercy_n and_o the_o sweet_a taste_n of_o his_o inestimable_a benefit_n due_o prepare_v we_o must_v not_o lose_v this_o opportunity_n by_o delay_n but_o present_o with_o he_o sing_v and_o 1._o psal_n 108._o 1._o give_v praise_n when_o god_n have_v give_v unto_o we_o ability_n to_o perform_v spiritual_a duty_n whereby_o we_o may_v mutual_o further_o the_o salvation_n of_o one_o another_o and_o put_v also_o some_o
it_o will_v break_v from_o he_o at_o unaware_o and_o the_o lord_n only_o be_v sufficient_a to_o manage_v and_o direct_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o preparation_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o answer_n of_o the_o tongue_n be_v from_o the_o 1._o prou._n 16._o 1._o lord_n therefore_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o david_n that_o he_o will_v set_v a_o watch_n before_o our_o 15._o psal_n 141._o 3._o and_o 51._o 15._o mouth_n and_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n and_o that_o he_o will_v so_o open_v our_o lip_n that_o our_o mouth_n may_v show_v forth_o his_o praise_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o watchfulness_n over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n last_o we_o must_v set_v this_o diligent_a watch_n over_o our_o work_n and_o action_n that_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o the_o word_n and_o will_n of_o god_n 26._o prou._n 4._o 26._o while_o we_o do_v that_o which_o he_o have_v command_v and_o leave_v undo_v that_o which_o he_o have_v forbid_v thus_o 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bosom_n and_o not_o be_v burn_v who_o can_v hope_v to_o live_v unto_o old_a age_n that_o make_v it_o his_o daily_a sport_n to_o be_v dally_v 27._o pro._n 6._o 27._o with_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n of_o death_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v preserve_v our_o soul_n from_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o filthy_a strumpet_n of_o sin_n and_o vice_n let_v we_o careful_o shun_v her_o unchaste_a embracement_n yea_o as_o solomon_n speak_v let_v we_o remove_v our_o way_n far_o from_o she_o and_o come_v not_o near_o the_o door_n 8._o pro._n 5._o 8._o of_o her_o house_n and_o if_o we_o will_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sin_n which_o lead_n to_o destruction_n let_v we_o not_o so_o much_o as_o once_o enter_v into_o the_o path_n of_o the_o wicked_a 15._o pro._n 4._o 14_o 15._o nor_o go_v in_o the_o way_n of_o evil_a man_n but_o avoid_v it_o pass_v not_o by_o it_o turn_v from_o it_o and_o pass_v away_o if_o we_o will_v not_o do_v the_o devil_n work_n of_o unjustice_n we_o must_v not_o so_o much_o as_o receive_v his_o wage_n but_o shake_v our_o hand_n from_o hold_v of_o bribe_n if_o we_o will_v not_o become_v evil_a and_o vain_a in_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n 15._o esa_n 33._o 15._o we_o must_v shut_v our_o eye_n from_o see_v evil_a and_o turn_v they_o away_o from_o behold_v vanity_n three_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n not_o only_o that_o we_o 2._o psal_n 119._o 37._o inutile_fw-la est_fw-la crebrò_fw-la videre_fw-la per_fw-la quae_fw-la aliquando_fw-la captus_fw-la sis_fw-la hyer_n ad_fw-la jovinian_a lib._n 2._o may_v avoid_v all_o sin_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v all_o christian_n and_o holy_a duty_n with_o all_o diligence_n and_o constancy_n not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o do_v some_o and_o neglect_v other_o or_o to_o be_v earnest_n in_o they_o sometime_o and_o soon_o after_o careless_a and_o slothful_a but_o observe_v all_o and_o in_o all_o season_n yea_o this_o watch_n must_v extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o christian_a duty_n but_o also_o to_o the_o manner_n as_o that_o they_o be_v do_v in_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o god_n that_o we_o may_v thereby_o glorify_v he_o in_o faith_n and_o with_o a_o good_a conscience_n with_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n without_o all_o hypocrisy_n dulness_n and_o weariness_n and_o final_o that_o we_o do_v they_o prudent_o and_o seasonable_o with_o due_a respect_n to_o all_o circumstance_n of_o person_n time_n and_o place_n in_o all_o which_o respect_v if_o we_o do_v not_o careful_o keep_v the_o christian_a watch_n it_o be_v not_o possible_a but_o that_o we_o shall_v continual_o fail_v both_o in_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n of_o our_o duty_n see_v we_o
ourselves_o but_o we_o must_v also_o with_o like_a care_n and_o circumspection_n watch_v over_o our_o brethren_n see_v the_o lord_n have_v not_o commit_v we_o to_o our_o own_o single_a watch_n but_o have_v enjoin_v we_o to_o be_v mutual_a observer_n and_o keeper_n one_o of_o another_o not_o curious_o to_o pry_v out_o one_o another_o fault_n to_o censure_v and_o aggravate_v they_o but_o charitable_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o that_o we_o may_v help_v to_o amend_v they_o thus_o the_o apostle_n injoin_v we_o to_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v unto_o love_n 13._o heb._n 10._o 24._o &_o 3._o 13._o and_o to_o good_a work_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v exhort_v one_o another_o daily_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n lest_o any_o of_o we_o shall_v be_v harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n for_o this_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n be_v a_o inseparable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o christian_a charity_n extend_v itself_o not_o only_o to_o our_o own_o person_n for_o this_o be_v nothing_o but_o self-love_n but_o as_o far_o as_o it_o stretch_v that_o be_v to_o all_o our_o neighbour_n thus_o david_n take_v notice_n not_o only_o of_o his_o own_o sin_n to_o mourn_v for_o they_o but_o say_v that_o river_n of_o water_n do_v run_v down_o his_o eye_n because_o 136._o psal_n 119._o 136._o other_o man_n do_v not_o keep_v god_n law_n yea_o this_o his_o care_n extend_v to_o his_o enemy_n my_o zeal_n say_v he_o have_v consume_v i_o because_o my_o enemy_n have_v 139._o verse_n 139._o not_o keep_v thy_o word_n but_o though_o our_o care_n must_v extend_v to_o all_o yet_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n over_o those_o who_o be_v commit_v to_o our_o special_a charge_n as_o the_o housholder_n over_o his_o family_n and_o the_o pastor_n over_o his_o flock_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n take_v heed_n to_o yourselves_o 28._o act._n 20._o 28._o and_o to_o all_o the_o flock_n over_o the_o which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 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because_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a 2._o because_o it_o be_v exceed_o profitable_a the_o necessity_n of_o it_o appear_v diverse_a way_n first_o because_o god_n have_v express_o require_v it_o take_v heed_n to_o 36._o deut._n 4._o 9_o luk._n 12._o 36._o thyself_o &_o keep_v thy_o soul_n diligent_o etc._n etc._n let_v your_o loin_n be_v gird_v about_o and_o your_o light_n burn_v and_o you_o yourselves_o like_v unto_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o their_o lord_n when_o he_o will_v return_v from_o the_o wedding_n that_o when_o he_o come_v and_o knock_v you_o may_v open_v unto_o he_o immediate_o so_o joshua_n exhort_v the_o people_n to_o take_v diligent_a heed_n to_o do_v the_o commandment_n and_o the_o law_n to_o love_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o to_o 11._o jos_n 22._o 5._o &_o 23._o 11._o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n exhort_v all_o to_o watch_v and_o 37._o mar._n 13._o 33_o 37._o pray_v because_o we_o do_v not_o know_v when_o the_o time_n of_o his_o come_n shall_v be_v and_o stir_v up_o the_o church_n of_o sardis_n to_o be_v watchful_a and_o to_o strengthen_v the_o thing_n 2._o apoc._n 3._o 2._o which_o do_v remain_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v the_o which_o his_o commandment_n he_o powerful_o and_o effectual_o press_v by_o diverse_a parable_n as_o of_o the_o goodman_n 37._o luk._n 12._o 37._o of_o the_o house_n who_o careful_o watch_v the_o come_n of_o the_o thief_n that_o he_o may_v not_o rob_v and_o spoil_v he_o of_o the_o wise_a and_o faithful_a servant_n who_o watch_v for_o the_o come_n of_o his_o lord_n that_o he_o may_v find_v he_o employ_v in_o his_o business_n who_o be_v find_v faithful_a be_v rich_o reward_v for_o his_o care_n and_o diligence_n and_o of_o the_o evil_a servant_n who_o neglect_v this_o watch_n be_v fearful_o punish_v and_o of_o the_o ten_o virgin_n whereof_o five_o be_v wise_a and_o five_o 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our_o resolution_n that_o we_o will_v be_v more_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v please_v and_o glorify_v he_o cap._n xxxiiii_o of_o the_o second_o extraordinary_a mean_n which_o be_v solemn_a fast_v §._o sect._n 1_o what_o a_o true_a fast_o be_v and_o how_o it_o differ_v from_o all_o other_o fast_n the_o other_o extraordinary_a mean_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o holy_a fast_n of_o which_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n to_o speak_v brief_o though_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o well_o deserve_v a_o more_o full_a discourse_n because_o it_o be_v already_o so_o excellent_o and_o exact_o handle_v in_o diverse_a treatise_n purposely_o write_v of_o this_o argument_n and_o especial_o in_o one_o which_o be_v call_v the_o holy_a exercise_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o in_o another_o entitle_v the_o christian_a exercise_n of_o fast_v write_v many_o year_n since_o by_o the_o right_n reverend_a father_n and_o my_o most_o dear_a brother_n that_o nothing_o material_a can_v be_v add_v unto_o it_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o set_v down_o after_o my_o own_o manner_n some_o of_o those_o point_n brief_o which_o be_v most_o essential_a and_o necessary_a unto_o this_o exercise_n for_o how_o shall_v i_o in_o a_o chapter_n express_v all_o full_o which_o will_v require_v a_o whole_a treatise_n refer_v the_o christian_a reader_n unto_o those_o learned_a treatise_n if_o he_o desire_v more_o thorough_a satisfaction_n and_o particular_a direction_n in_o any_o of_o they_o and_o first_o that_o we_o may_v begin_v with_o the_o description_n of_o this_o duty_n a_o fast_a as_o we_o here_o understand_v it_o be_v a_o voluntary_a religious_a and_o solemn_a action_n undertake_v upon_o some_o extraordinary_a occasion_n wherein_o we_o serious_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o
that_o they_o dare_v rush_n into_o all_o desperate_a peril_n and_o fight_v at_o the_o push_n of_o pike_n yea_o even_o at_o the_o canon_n mouth_n for_o a_o little_a pay_n or_o booty_n or_o for_o the_o applause_n of_o their_o captain_n and_o fellow_n soldier_n or_o vain_a fame_n and_o momentany_a glory_n in_o the_o world_n what_o difficulty_n shall_v be_v so_o great_a that_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o discourage_v we_o from_o resolve_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n which_o shall_v be_v reward_v with_o the_o infinite_a and_o everlasting_a riches_n and_o inestimable_a glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o god_n kingdom_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o by_o daily_a and_o constant_a practice_n we_o may_v easy_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n the_o last_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o overcome_v all_o difficulty_n be_v the_o daily_a and_o constant_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n see_v howsoever_o they_o may_v seem_v at_o the_o first_o harsh_a and_o unpleasant_a to_o our_o 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holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yea_o if_o we_o do_v not_o find_v in_o this_o short_a time_n more_o sound_a comfort_n and_o true_a joy_n then_o in_o many_o year_n before_o when_o we_o neglect_v they_o §._o sect._n 9_o that_o worldling_n take_v more_o pain_n about_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o in_o the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n then_o be_v require_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n now_o if_o any_o notwithstanding_o of_o all_o these_o help_n and_o comfort_n still_o complain_v of_o the_o difficulty_n which_o he_o find_v in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n 13._o pro._n 26._o 13._o and_o use_v it_o as_o a_o excuse_n for_o his_o neglect_n of_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n let_v such_o a_o man_n know_v that_o the_o fault_n be_v not_o in_o the_o hardness_n and_o crookedness_n of_o the_o way_n but_o in_o his_o own_o negligence_n who_o will_v not_o use_v the_o mean_n which_o god_n offer_v unto_o he_o for_o the_o overcome_v of_o these_o difficulty_n and_o neither_o take_v any_o pain_n to_o be_v true_o inform_v nor_o to_o travel_v in_o it_o after_o he_o know_v it_o for_o because_o they_o be_v lazy_a and_o have_v no_o list_n to_o work_v therefore_o they_o sit_v in_o the_o house_n and_o complain_v that_o there_o be_v a_o lion_n in_o the_o way_n a_o lion_n in_o the_o street_n because_o they_o will_v sit_v still_o by_o the_o fleshpot_n of_o egypt_n and_o glut_v themselves_o with_o carnal_a pleasure_n therefore_o they_o cavil_v against_o their_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o that_o way_n which_o lead_v to_o the_o holy_a land_n as_o though_o the_o difficulty_n be_v so_o many_o and_o great_a which_o affront_v we_o in_o it_o that_o it_o be_v unpassible_a and_o impossible_a to_o be_v travel_v by_o they_o their_o affection_n be_v so_o strong_a that_o they_o can_v master_v and_o mortify_v they_o their_o body_n tender_a and_o delicate_a and_o not_o enure_v to_o take_v that_o pain_n which_o be_v require_v to_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o christian_a duty_n and_o their_o nature_n be_v so_o easy_a and_o flexible_a that_o they_o can_v withstand_v the_o allurement_n and_o importunity_n of_o their_o old_a companion_n draw_v and_o persuade_v they_o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o sinful_a course_n all_o which_o excuse_n what_o do_v they_o argue_v but_o their_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n yea_o rather_o their_o want_n of_o love_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o heavenly_a glory_n see_v the_o same_o man_n who_o pretend_v these_o difficulty_n be_v ready_a to_o undertake_v far_o great_a pain_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o those_o worldly_a vanity_n whereupon_o they_o have_v fix_v their_o heart_n and_o even_o delight_v themselves_o in_o these_o toilsome_a labour_n then_o be_v require_v for_o the_o attain_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o go_v willing_o through_o many_o more_o and_o great_a difficulty_n in_o those_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o hell_n and_o destruction_n than_o they_o shall_v ever_o find_v in_o the_o way_n that_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o life_n and_o salvation_n for_o first_o consider_v the_o pain_n which_o worldly_a man_n be_v content_a to_o endure_v for_o the_o compass_v of_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n how_o they_o cark_n and_o care_n toil_n and_o moil_n watch_n and_o labour_n travel_n by_o sea_n and_o land_n and_o run_v into_o many_o desperate_a danger_n for_o the_o get_n of_o these_o worthless_a vanity_n which_o be_v alike_o uncertain_a in_o the_o possession_n as_o in_o the_o pursuit_n and_o acquisition_n how_o they_o tire_v their_o thought_n in_o the_o restless_a night_n about_o plot_n and_o policy_n for_o the_o prevent_n or_o circumvent_a one_o another_o how_o their_o heart_n be_v continual_o upon_o the_o rack_n of_o their_o own_o passion_n be_v diverse_o distract_v between_o hope_n and_o fear_n false_a joy_n and_o true_a grief_n love_n and_o dislike_n long_v desire_n and_o loathe_v aversation_n consider_v also_o what_o
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o our_o come_n from_o the_o church_n 398_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v meditate_v upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v 398_o 2._o 3._o of_o family_n exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 398_o 4._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 400_o 5_o that_o all_o our_o service_n must_v be_v do_v in_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n 401_o the_o four_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o p._n 403_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n 403_o sect._n 1._o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n be_v require_v 403_o 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 404_o 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o 404_o 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 405_o 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o 406_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 406_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 407_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o mean_n to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 407_o 2_o the_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o 408_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o 408_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n 409_o cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n 410_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a 410_o 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n 411_o 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a service_n be_v require_v 412_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 413_o 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n 414_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n 415_o cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n 416_o sect._n 1._o that_o only_o universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o 416_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 417_o 3_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o universal_a obedience_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o 418_o 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a 418_o 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n 419_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a 420_o sect._n 1._o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 420_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n 420_o 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n 421_o cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 422_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n 422_o 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n 423_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o 424_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 426_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o about_o the_o mean_n of_o they_o 426_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o diligence_n 428_o 3_o of_o the_o reward_n promise_v to_o the_o diligent_a 429_o 4_o that_o this_o diligence_n be_v most_o necessary_a 429_o 5_o of_o the_o unwearied_a diligence_n of_o worldling_n in_o pursue_v worldly_a thing_n 432_o cap._n viii_o of_o constancy_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n without_o remission_n or_o intermission_n 434_o sect._n 1._o 2._o that_o all_o those_o that_o be_v sincere_a be_v also_o constant_a in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 434_o 3_o a_o complaint_n of_o man_n unconstancy_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 436_o 4_o that_o constancy_n be_v require_v in_o god_n word_n 437_o cap._n ix_o reason_n move_v to_o constancy_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o 438_o sect._n 1._o that_o constancy_n be_v a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o integrity_n 438_o 2_o of_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o accompany_v inconstancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 439_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o constancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 441_o cap._n x._o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 443_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v persevere_v both_o in_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 443_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o perseverance_n 443_o 3_o that_o unless_o we_o persevere_v we_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n 445_o 4_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o perseverance_n 446_o the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o p._n 448_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a 448_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 448_o 2_o the_o first_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o make_v god_n the_o supreme_a end_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o they_o 449_o 3_o the_o second_o rule_n respect_v our_o saviour_n christ_n namely_o that_o we_o aim_v at_o he_o as_o the_o main_n scope_n of_o all_o our_o action_n 450_o 4_o the_o three_o rule_n respect_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o us._n 451_o 5_o the_o rule_n respect_v subordinate_a cause_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v that_o we_o must_v often_o renew_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o us._n 452_o 6_o the_o 2._o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v take_v care_n to_o approve_v our_o way_n unto_o god_n and_o our_o own_o conscience_n &_o then_o unto_o man_n 454_o 7_o the_o three_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o good_a duty_n with_o a_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a mind_n 455_o 8_o the_o four_o rule_n be_v that_o all_o our_o duty_n must_v arise_v from_o the_o fundamental_a grace_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 457_o 9_o the_o five_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v chief_o esteem_v choose_v and_o affect_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n 458_o 10_o the_o six_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o godliness_n 459_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o 460_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o rule_n respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o must_v make_v precious_a account_n of_o our_o time_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v we_o for_o his_o service_n 460_o 2_o the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v for_o
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love_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o love_v himself_o chief_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n and_o the_o creature_n as_o they_o be_v good_a free_o approve_v reward_v and_o delight_v in_o they_o and_o willing_a and_o perform_v all_o good_a unto_o they_o the_o 6._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o psal_n 86._o 15._o rom._n 11._o 6._o grace_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v in_o himself_o infinite_a in_o grace_n and_o extend_v his_o favour_n and_o benignity_n free_o unto_o his_o creature_n the_o 18._o the_o exod._n 34._o 6._o jud._n 10._o 16._o micah_n 7._o 18._o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v most_o pitiful_a in_o himself_o and_o in_o his_o own_o nature_n delight_v to_o help_v they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n the_o 11._o the_o exod._n 34._o 7._o ezrah_n 18._o 23._o &_o 33._o 11._o clemency_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o be_v signify_v that_o he_o be_v in_o his_o nature_n most_o gentle_a and_o benign_a towards_o his_o creature_n in_o anger_n remember_v mercy_n and_o gracious_o pardon_v we_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n will_v rather_o the_o conversion_n than_o the_o death_n of_o sinner_n the_o 4._o the_o esa_n 30._o 18._o rom._n 2._o 4._o long-suffering_a and_o patience_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a property_n whereby_o be_v note_v that_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o bear_v with_o sinner_n expect_v their_o repentance_n that_o he_o may_v have_v mercy_n upon_o they_o the_o 17._o the_o psal_n 48._o 11._o &_o 145._o 17._o rom._n 1._o 17._o justice_n of_o god_n be_v his_o essential_a attribute_n whereby_o he_o be_v know_v to_o be_v infinite_o just_a in_o himself_o and_o exercise_v justice_n towards_o the_o creature_n be_v also_o the_o author_n of_o all_o righteousness_n which_o be_v in_o they_o the_o 18._o the_o john_n 3._o 36._o rom._n 1._o 18._o anger_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a and_o free_a will_n in_o punish_v sin_n and_o all_o injury_n offer_v against_o himself_o or_o his_o church_n and_o people_n the_o 8._o the_o psal_n 5._o 4._o &_o 44._o 8._o hatred_n of_o god_n signify_v his_o just_a will_n whereby_o he_o disallow_v detest_v and_o decree_v to_o punish_v evil_a and_o sin_n in_o his_o creature_n §._o sect._n 7_o of_o the_o person_n in_o trinity_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v god_n attribute_n whereby_o his_o nature_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o may_v according_o serve_v he_o and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n now_o further_o we_o must_v know_v he_o in_o his_o person_n namely_o that_o howsoever_o he_o be_v but_o one_o in_o nature_n and_o essence_n yet_o he_o be_v distinguish_v into_o three_o person_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a ghost_n for_o the_o better_a understanding_n whereof_o we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o a_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n be_v a_o subsistence_n in_o the_o divine_a essence_n comprehend_v the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o essence_n in_o it_o but_o distinguish_v by_o a_o incommunicable_a property_n from_o other_o person_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v relation_n 7._o matth._n 3._o 16_o 17._o &_o 28._o 19_o joh_n 14._o 16._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 7._o or_o it_o be_v the_o godhead_n restrain_v or_o distinguish_v by_o his_o personal_a property_n and_o therefore_o every_o person_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o whole_a divine_a essence_n it_o follow_v that_o whatsoever_o agree_v absolute_o to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n in_o respect_n of_o its_o outward_a action_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n do_v alike_o agree_v to_o every_o distinct_a person_n and_o whatsoever_o agree_v to_o or_o be_v speak_v of_o every_o of_o the_o person_n that_o likewise_o agree_v to_o the_o whole_a divine_a nature_n and_o from_o hence_o also_o it_o follow_v that_o these_o three_o divine_a person_n be_v in_o glory_n and_o all_o other_o attribute_n coequal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n coeternal_a but_o yet_o every_o one_o be_v distinct_a from_o other_o by_o their_o personal_a property_n so_o that_o the_o divine_a nature_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o beget_v be_v the_o father_n and_o not_o the_o son_n nor_o holy_a spirit_n be_v consider_v with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o be_v beget_v be_v the_o son_n and_o not_o the_o holy_a ghost_n nor_o father_n and_o with_o the_o personal_a property_n of_o proceed_v be_v the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o neither_o the_o father_n nor_o the_o son_n the_o father_n than_o be_v the_o first_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o have_v his_o be_v of_o himself_o have_v communicate_v his_o whole_a essence_n unto_o the_o son_n and_o so_o have_v beget_v he_o by_o eternal_a generation_n the_o son_n be_v the_o second_o person_n in_o trinity_n who_o be_v beget_v of_o the_o father_n the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o three_o person_n in_o the_o trinity_n proceed_v from_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n who_o be_v therefore_o call_v the_o spirit_n because_o he_o proceed_v and_o as_o it_o be_v be_v breathe_v from_o they_o both_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n because_o he_o do_v immediate_o sanctify_v the_o elect_a and_o make_v they_o holy_a and_o the_o father_n and_o son_n do_v it_o mediate_o by_o he_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n work_n and_o first_o of_o his_o decree_n and_o thus_o have_v we_o brief_o speak_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o person_n now_o with_o like_a or_o more_o brevity_n we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n in_o and_o by_o his_o work_n and_o action_n the_o which_o be_v either_o internal_a as_o the_o action_n of_o the_o divine_a person_n one_o towards_o another_o or_o external_a which_o be_v his_o operation_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o creature_n and_o these_o be_v principal_o two_o first_o the_o decree_n of_o god_n and_o second_o the_o execution_n of_o his_o decree_n the_o decree_n of_o god_n be_v a_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n whereby_o he_o have_v from_o all_o eternity_n purpose_v that_o all_o shall_v be_v do_v which_o be_v have_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v do_v ordain_v all_o thing_n to_o a_o good_a end_n and_o the_o mean_n also_o with_o all_o circumstance_n whereby_o they_o attain_v unto_o it_o and_o this_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o or_o special_a to_o the_o reasonable_a creature_n as_o angel_n and_o man_n god_n decree_n which_o respect_v man_n and_o angel_n be_v call_v predestination_n which_o be_v god_n eternal_a purpose_n whereby_o he_o have_v ordain_v the_o reasonable_a creature_n to_o certain_a end_n and_o to_o the_o mean_n which_o conduce_v unto_o they_o of_o which_o there_o be_v two_o part_n election_n and_o reprobation_n election_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o of_o his_o free_a grace_n he_o have_v purpose_v in_o christ_n to_o bring_v some_o to_o everlasting_a life_n and_o to_o the_o use_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n reprobation_n be_v god_n eternal_a decree_n whereby_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o his_o election_n to_o pass_v by_o some_o man_n and_o to_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v just_o be_v condemn_v to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o justice_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n in_o man_n creation_n fall_n and_o misery_n the_o execution_n of_o god_n decree_n be_v a_o action_n or_o work_n of_o god_n whereby_o in_o time_n he_o bring_v to_o pass_v all_o that_o he_o have_v eternal_o decree_v according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o his_o will_n the_o which_o be_v either_o temporary_a or_o eternal_a god_n temporary_a decree_n be_v general_a
99_o 100_o than_o our_o teacher_n if_o we_o have_v more_o care_n than_o they_o in_o keep_v god_n commandment_n for_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v wisdom_n and_o to_o depart_v from_o evil_a be_v understanding_n 10._o job._n 28._o 28._o psal_n 111._o 10._o and_o as_o david_n say_v the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n a_o good_a understanding_n have_v all_o they_o that_o do_v his_o commandment_n cap._n viii_o of_o a_o lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v the_o second_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o without_o faith_n we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o second_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a and_o justify_v faith_n without_o which_o we_o can_v perform_v any_o duty_n acceptable_a to_o god_n for_o before_o our_o work_n can_v be_v acceptable_a our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v neither_o can_v the_o action_n of_o a_o enemy_n be_v please_v unto_o he_o with_o who_o 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god_n for_o till_o our_o person_n please_v he_o our_o action_n can_v again_o whatsoever_o be_v not_o do_v of_o faith_n be_v sin_n and_o our_o 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o best_a action_n which_o seem_v most_o glorious_a in_o the_o eye_n of_o man_n will_v not_o endure_v the_o sight_n of_o god_n justice_n because_o they_o be_v imperfect_a and_o stain_a with_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o corruption_n till_o have_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o by_o faith_n our_o unrighteousness_n be_v cover_v with_o his_o perfect_a righteousness_n and_o our_o corruption_n be_v wash_v away_o with_o his_o blood_n and_o this_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o jew_n who_o follow_v after_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n do_v not_o attain_v 32._o rom._n 9_o 31_o 32._o unto_o the_o law_n of_o righteousness_n because_o they_o seek_v it_o not_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n but_o by_o their_o own_o work_n of_o the_o law_n moreover_o we_o be_v wild_a vine_n till_o we_o be_v ingraft_v into_o the_o true_a vine_n jesus_n christ_n and_o can_v bring_v forth_o no_o good_a fruit_n for_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o be_v plant_v into_o this_o live_a 5._o john_n 15._o 5._o stock_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n we_o derive_v from_o he_o such_o sap_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o be_v make_v fruitful_a in_o all_o holy_a obedience_n and_o as_o without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o so_o with_o he_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n i_o can_v do_v all_o thing_n through_o christ_n that_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o strengthen_v i_o furthermore_o faith_n be_v the_o prime_a grace_n that_o be_v after_o we_o be_v illuminate_v wrought_v in_o we_o by_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o only_a live_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o true_a obedience_n flow_v for_o till_o it_o purify_v the_o heart_n we_o have_v 6._o act._n 15._o 9_o gal._n 5._o 6._o not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v god_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o any_o duty_n nor_o any_o power_n to_o produce_v a_o good_a action_n till_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n and_o give_v 19_o 1._o john_n 4._o 19_o unto_o we_o life_n and_o motion_n and_o final_o without_o faith_n there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n for_o we_o can_v love_v god_n till_o first_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o without_o love_n there_o can_v be_v no_o obedience_n for_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o the_o law_n and_o therefore_o the_o want_n of_o love_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o transgression_n but_o when_o by_o faith_n we_o be_v persuade_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n then_o do_v we_o love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v we_o and_o this_o love_n work_v in_o we_o a_o desire_n to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n both_o by_o hate_v and_o forsake_v that_o which_o he_o hate_v and_o by_o love_v and_o embrace_v that_o which_o he_o love_v and_o command_v so_o that_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o faith_n such_o be_v the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n and_o if_o our_o love_n be_v great_a or_o small_a such_o also_o will_v be_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o obedience_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n i'faith_o therefore_o and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n be_v unite_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n which_o be_v strong_a than_o death_n itself_o 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o and_o as_o a_o godly_a life_n can_v possible_o be_v without_o faith_n no_o more_o than_o the_o fruit_n without_o the_o tree_n or_o a_o wel-built_a house_n without_o a_o foundation_n or_o breath_n without_o a_o live_a body_n so_o neither_o can_v a_o lively_a faith_n be_v sever_v from_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o be_v by_o faith_n assure_v of_o god_n love_n we_o can_v choose_v but_o love_v he_o again_o and_o approve_v our_o love_n by_o our_o new_a obedience_n be_v by_o faith_n ingraft_v into_o christ_n and_o so_o become_v tree_n of_o righteousness_n 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the_o sun_n and_o the_o breath_n of_o the_o wind_n have_v some_o resemblance_n to_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o all_o those_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o disjoin_v faith_n from_o a_o godly_a life_n where_o by_o the_o way_n we_o may_v perceive_v that_o diverse_a sort_n of_o man_n be_v notable_o deceive_v and_o cozen_v themselves_o of_o their_o own_o salvation_n as_o first_o carnal_a gospeller_n and_o profane_a protestant_n who_o brag_n of_o their_o faith_n as_o be_v strong_a and_o certain_a and_o yet_o live_v in_o all_o impiety_n and_o unrighteousness_n bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o good_a work_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n second_o civil_a worldling_n and_o superstitious_a papist_n who_o please_v themselves_o with_o their_o blind_a devotion_n will-worship_n humane_a invention_n and_o some_o outward_a show_n of_o good_a work_n as_o fasting_n penance_n almesdeed_n hospitality_n and_o such_o like_a do_v think_v god_n also_o please_v with_o they_o and_o will_v reward_v they_o with_o heavenly_a happiness_n when_o as_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o true_a faith_n and_o utter_o ignorant_a of_o god_n and_o his_o will_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n to_o perform_v they_o in_o that_o manner_n which_o god_n have_v require_v but_o either_o neglect_v they_o altogether_o or_o else_o do_v they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o meaning_n will_n and_o humane_a invention_n and_o tradition_n three_o such_o as_o be_v touch_v with_o some_o inward_a guilt_n of_o conscience_n for_o their_o sin_n through_o some_o affliction_n or_o upon_o the_o hear_n of_o some_o powerful_a sermon_n do_v somewhat_o grieve_v for_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o betake_v themselves_o at_o least_o in_o many_o thing_n to_o a_o new_a course_n of_o life_n the_o which_o their_o sorrow_n accompany_v with_o this_o reformation_n they_o think_v please_v to_o god_n and_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v they_o of_o their_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n in_o christ_n and_o do_v these_o duty_n not_o out_o of_o love_n towards_o god_n follow_v their_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o they_o but_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o servile_a fear_n either_o of_o temporal_a punishment_n or_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n but_o let_v they_o all_o know_v that_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v inseparable_a companion_n which_o never_o go_v asunder_o for_o as_o well_o may_v we_o part_v the_o heat_n from_o the_o fire_n the_o light_n from_o the_o sun_n and_o make_v a_o good_a tree_n retain_v still_o its_o nature_n barren_a of_o fruit_n as_o separate_v true_a faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n one_o from_o another_o and_o therefore_o that_o the_o strong_a faith_n of_o carnal_a protestant_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o fruitless_a security_n and_o fond_a presumption_n that_o the_o devotion_n and_o good_a work_n of_o civil_a worldling_n and_o ignorant_a papist_n be_v blind_a superstition_n will-worship_n and_o glorious_a sin_n like_o tree_n that_o have_v no_o root_n and_o fair_a building_n that_o have_v no_o foundation_n and_o that_o the_o sudden_a flood_n of_o sorrow_n raise_v by_o some_o tempest_n of_o conscience_n or_o storm_n of_o affliction_n and_o spring_v not_o from_o the_o fountain_n of_o faith_n be_v but_o worldly_a sorrow_n that_o cause_v death_n which_o common_o last_v but_o a_o while_n and_o when_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o be_v remoove_v do_v easy_o give_v place_n to_o the_o contrary_a extreme_a of_o worldly_a rejoice_v and_o carnal_a liberty_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o a_o general_a faith_n now_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o the_o ground_n and_o foundation_n of_o it_o be_v either_o general_a or_o special_a the_o general_a faith_n be_v a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n by_o which_o we_o believe_v and_o give_v firm_a assent_n to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n as_o true_a and_o certain_a it_o be_v call_v general_a because_o the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v general_a even_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o every_o part_n of_o it_o and_o but_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n because_o it_o may_v be_v in_o the_o reprobate_a as_o well_o as_o in_o the_o elect_a see_v it_o appli_v not_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n for_o by_o this_o faith_n ahab_n believe_v and_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n threaten_n outward_o humble_v himself_o and_o so_o adiourn_v his_o punishment_n and_o the_o ninevite_n believe_v the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n in_o the_o mouth_n of_o jonas_n repent_v as_o they_o believe_v that_o be_v after_o a_o general_a and_o legal_a manner_n out_o of_o fear_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o those_o heavy_a judgement_n which_o be_v threaten_v and_o so_o escape_v they_o yet_o this_o faith_n be_v more_o than_o a_o doubtful_a opinion_n see_v it_o firm_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a truth_n and_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o natural_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n ground_v upon_o the_o evidence_n of_o sense_n and_o reason_n see_v it_o rest_v upon_o the_o sole_a authority_n of_o god_n infallible_a truth_n and_o consequent_o be_v more_o firm_a and_o undoubted_a 19_o 2._o pet._n 1._o 19_o because_o sense_n and_o reason_n may_v be_v deceive_v but_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n can_v never_o fail_v again_o though_o it_o be_v not_o a_o sanctify_a gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n yet_o it_o be_v more_o proper_o than_o the_o other_o a_o gift_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n and_o necessary_a unto_o justify_v faith_n as_o be_v a_o degree_n lead_v to_o it_o as_o also_o unto_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v it_o be_v require_v that_o not_o only_o all_o we_o do_v be_v agreeable_a to_o the_o scripture_n but_o also_o that_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v persuade_v that_o they_o be_v agreeable_a for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o whatsoever_o be_v do_v in_o doubt_v whether_o it_o please_v god_n or_o no_o and_o have_v not_o this_o warrant_n of_o faith_n to_o make_v we_o confident_a it_o be_v though_o material_o a_o good_a action_n yet_o formal_o no_o better_o than_o sin_n in_o god_n sight_n 23._o rom._n 14._o 23._o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o justify_v faith_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v the_o thing_n require_v unto_o it_o the_o special_a faith_n which_o be_v the_o main_a ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n which_o be_v a_o sanctify_a grace_n infuse_v by_o god_n holy_a spirit_n whereby_o we_o do_v firm_o and_o effectual_o believe_v and_o assent_v unto_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n especial_o those_o which_o offer_v christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n unto_o we_o and_o also_o they_o particular_o unto_o ourselves_o with_o assurance_n that_o they_o all_o do_v belong_v unto_o we_o and_o so_o rest_v whole_o upon_o they_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n require_v unto_o justify_v faith_n first_o knowledge_n of_o god_n word_n especial_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o all_o that_o will_v receive_v he_o as_o their_o saviour_n and_o rest_n upon_o he_o for_o their_o salvation_n for_o first_o we_o must_v know_v the_o promise_n before_o we_o can_v believe_v they_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n how_o shall_v they_o believe_v in_o he_o of_o who_o they_o 17._o rom._n 10._o 14_o 17._o have_v not_o hear_v namely_o by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o as_o faith_n come_v by_o hear_v so_o this_o hear_n be_v only_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n second_o assent_n to_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o scripture_n especial_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o after_o that_o our_o mind_n be_v enlighten_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n truth_n by_o which_o be_v reveal_v unto_o we_o first_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o that_o we_o can_v by_o ourselves_o nor_o the_o help_n of_o any_o creature_n come_v out_o of_o it_o to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v and_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n and_o second_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n and_o his_o free_a mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n together_o with_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n make_v in_o he_o whereby_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o mercy_n reconciliation_n the_o forgiveness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n to_o all_o that_o believe_v and_o will_v receive_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o new_a obedience_n then_o do_v god_n holy_a spirit_n by_o his_o secret_a operation_n make_v the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n effectual_a to_o work_v in_o we_o a_o firm_a assent_n to_o this_o truth_n of_o god_n respect_v our_o salvation_n not_o
be_v thorough_o persuade_v that_o he_o shall_v overcome_v they_o whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n for_o want_v of_o this_o faith_n or_o rather_o this_o special_a art_n of_o application_n many_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n be_v hinder_v and_o discourage_v from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n or_o else_o proceed_v with_o much_o uncomfortablenesse_n and_o disquietness_n because_o compare_v their_o weakness_n with_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n they_o think_v that_o they_o shall_v never_o achieve_v it_o in_o any_o measure_n acceptable_a to_o god_n though_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n they_o want_v not_o faith_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o their_o justification_n and_o the_o bring_n of_o they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o three_o ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v a_o pure_a heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n what_o it_o be_v and_o whence_o it_o arise_v beside_o those_o main_n ground_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n before_o speak_v of_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n there_o be_v two_o other_o which_o 9_o prou._n 20._o 9_o arise_v and_o spring_v from_o they_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n by_o a_o pure_a heart_n i_o do_v not_o understand_v such_o a_o one_o as_o be_v free_a from_o all_o sin_n and_o corruption_n for_o who_o can_v say_v i_o have_v make_v my_o heart_n clean_o i_o be_o pure_a from_o my_o sin_n but_o such_o a_o heart_n as_o be_v regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n be_v in_o part_n purify_v and_o sanctify_a hate_v sin_n and_o love_a virtue_n and_o holiness_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n feel_v the_o weight_n of_o corruption_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v cleanse_v from_o it_o and_o the_o want_n of_o grace_n and_o resolve_v to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o this_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o save_v knowledge_n which_o discover_v unto_o we_o how_o ugly_a sin_n be_v in_o itself_o and_o pernicious_a unto_o we_o and_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n of_o grace_n and_o godliness_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n with_o the_o profit_n which_o redound_v unto_o we_o by_o it_o and_o also_o of_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o apply_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o resurrection_n do_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o quicken_v we_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n make_v we_o to_o hate_v that_o sin_n which_o we_o former_o love_v and_o to_o love_n and_o embrace_v that_o grace_n and_o virtue_n which_o in_o time_n pass_v we_o loathe_v and_o answerable_o to_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o one_o and_o furnish_v with_o the_o other_o all_o which_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o assurance_n of_o god_n love_n which_o be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_n in_o they_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o god_n again_o whereby_o we_o desire_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v what_o he_o hate_v and_o forbid_v and_o to_o embrace_v and_o practice_v whatsoever_o he_o love_v and_o command_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o all_o true_a fruit_n of_o godliness_n spring_n from_o a_o pure_a heart_n and_o this_o be_v that_o pure_a heart_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o be_v a_o chief_a pillar_n that_o support_v it_o and_o a_o lively_a fountain_n from_o which_o all_o good_a and_o virtuous_a action_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v for_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v pure_a it_o will_v purify_v all_o our_o word_n and_o action_n but_o if_o it_o be_v defile_v we_o can_v expect_v no_o pure_a stream_n from_o a_o pollute_a fountain_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n those_o thing_n which_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n come_v forth_o of_o the_o heart_n 19_o mat._n 15._o 19_o and_o they_o defile_v the_o man_n for_o out_o of_o the_o heart_n proceed_v evil_a thought_n murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o purge_v the_o stream_n when_o the_o fountain_n be_v defile_v because_o it_o will_v soon_o again_o pollute_v they_o whereas_o if_o the_o spring_n be_v clear_a it_o will_v soon_o cleanse_v the_o stream_n though_o much_o defile_v that_o issue_n from_o it_o so_o be_v it_o with_o the_o fountain_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o word_n and_o action_n which_o from_o it_o as_o stream_n do_v spring_n and_o flow_v the_o heart_n be_v the_o root_n and_o tree_n and_o the_o word_n and_o work_n be_v the_o fruit_n it_o bear_v which_o discover_v what_o it_o be_v for_o a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n 18._o mat._n 7._o 17_o 18._o and_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n neither_o can_v a_o good_a tree_n bring_v forth_o evil_a fruit_n nor_o a_o corrupt_a tree_n bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n it_o be_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o our_o thought_n speech_n and_o action_n and_o a_o good_a man_n out_o of_o the_o good_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o 45._o luk._n 6._o 45._o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o a_o evil_a man_n out_o of_o the_o evil_a treasure_n of_o his_o heart_n bring_v forth_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a for_o of_o the_o abundance_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o mouth_n speak_v it_o be_v the_o king_n and_o monarch_n in_o the_o little_a world_n of_o man_n which_o give_v law_n to_o all_o the_o other_o member_n reign_v and_o rule_v over_o they_o as_o it_o seem_v good_a unto_o it_o it_o be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_a and_o first_o mover_n which_o give_v motion_n to_o all_o other_o part_n as_o inferior_a sphere_n and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o first_o wheel_n of_o the_o clock_n who_o motion_n all_o the_o rest_n follow_v stand_v still_o when_o it_o stand_v and_o go_v as_o it_o go_v so_o that_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v a_o inditer_n 1._o psa_fw-la 45._o 1._o &_o 57_o 7._o &_o 108._o 1._o of_o a_o good_a matter_n the_o 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good_a conscience_n make_v we_o cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o god_n 27._o esa_n 30._o 21._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 27._o service_n and_o willing_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n so_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o faithful_a say_v that_o they_o shall_v hear_v a_o voice_n behind_o they_o say_v this_o be_v the_o way_n walk_v you_o in_o it_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o when_o you_o turn_v to_o the_o left_a that_o be_v beside_o their_o outward_a teach_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n they_o shall_v have_v a_o inward_a teacher_n to_o direct_v and_o admonish_v they_o even_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o david_n mean_v where_o he_o say_v that_o his_o reins_n do_v teach_v he_o in_o the_o night_n season_n that_o be_v the_o voice_n 7._o psal_n 16._o 7._o of_o conscience_n which_o do_v show_v he_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o move_v he_o 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cruel_a tyranny_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n that_o our_o conscience_n be_v purge_v from_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n by_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n that_o we_o may_v above_o all_o thing_n esteem_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o which_o be_v so_o dear_o purchase_v and_o not_o be_v entice_v with_o the_o hire_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n to_o do_v any_o thing_n displease_v unto_o god_n or_o which_o may_v break_v or_o disturb_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o see_v this_o be_v to_o undervalue_n this_o inestimable_a price_n as_o be_v of_o less_o worth_n than_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o to_o tread_v the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n under_o our_o filthy_a 29._o heb._n 10._o 26_o 29._o foot_n as_o a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o even_o to_o despite_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n with_o which_o we_o be_v sanctify_v therefore_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v sanctify_v that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v careful_a to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o sanctification_n to_o his_o glory_n that_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o this_o marvelous_a 9_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 9_o light_n and_o out_o of_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o though_o our_o sanctification_n be_v imperfect_a and_o 21._o rom._n 8._o 21._o stain_v with_o many_o corruption_n yet_o through_o christ_n it_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n to_o this_o end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o cheerful_a and_o diligent_a in_o serve_v so_o gracious_a a_o lord_n for_o what_o great_a encouragement_n can_v there_o be_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n then_o to_o be_v assure_v that_o our_o labour_n of_o love_n shall_v not_o be_v lose_v and_o that_o whatsoever_o we_o do_v shall_v be_v take_v in_o good_a part_n and_o rich_o reward_v though_o never_o so_o imperfect_a if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v final_o a_o good_a conscience_n give_v unto_o we_o this_o comfortable_a testimony_n that_o we_o be_v most_o happy_a in_o all_o estate_n that_o no_o estate_n though_o never_o so_o much_o cross_v and_o afflict_v may_v discourage_v we_o from_o go_v on_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v no_o misery_n can_v make_v we_o miserable_a but_o even_o our_o affliction_n themselves_o shall_v advance_v our_o happiness_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v never_o lose_v either_o grace_n or_o glory_n but_o constant_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o christian_a race_n of_o godliness_n and_o righteousness_n until_o we_o be_v crown_v with_o the_o
garland_n of_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o our_o weakness_n and_o weariness_n nor_o with_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n who_o encounter_v we_o in_o the_o way_n seeing_z fighting_z 10._o eph._n 6._o 10._o against_o they_o not_o in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o in_o the_o power_n of_o god_n might_n we_o be_v sure_a of_o support_n to_o hold_v out_o in_o the_o fight_n and_o have_v his_o never-failing_a promise_n of_o obtain_v victory_n cap._n xvi_o of_o the_o sign_n and_o property_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sign_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n or_o no_o that_o if_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o we_o have_v we_o may_v with_o paul_n rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o not_o we_o may_v labour_v to_o obtain_v this_o precious_a jewel_n beside_o therefore_o these_o sign_n which_o by_o the_o diligent_a reader_n may_v be_v easy_o gather_v out_o of_o the_o former_a discourse_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o which_o may_v be_v add_v and_o first_o if_o we_o have_v a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v discern_v it_o by_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o work_n of_o nature_n which_o by_o the_o fall_n be_v corrupt_v in_o this_o as_o in_o all_o other_o faculty_n but_o the_o free_a gift_n of_o god_n not_o purchase_v by_o our_o own_o merit_n not_o purge_v from_o natural_a defilement_n with_o our_o own_o satisfaction_n but_o purify_v from_o dead_a work_n by_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o apply_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o feel_v no_o change_n in_o our_o conscience_n but_o that_o they_o still_o remain_v the_o same_o which_o they_o always_o be_v if_o they_o be_v not_o wash_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o purge_v they_o not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o also_o from_o dead_a work_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v the_o live_a god_n or_o if_o their_o purity_n and_o peace_n proceed_v from_o any_o thing_n then_o from_o this_o that_o be_v bathe_v in_o this_o fountain_n 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o open_v to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n they_o be_v assure_v that_o their_o sin_n be_v pardon_v and_o shall_v never_o be_v impute_v nor_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n if_o they_o be_v not_o purify_v by_o faith_n which_o both_o assure_v we_o of_o salvation_n and_o also_o work_v by_o love_n but_o 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o be_v ground_v alone_o upon_o groundless_a presumption_n it_o be_v clear_a and_o manifest_a that_o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o with_o a_o shadow_n and_o have_v not_o yet_o attain_v to_o a_o good_a conscience_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o sign_n be_v take_v from_o the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n the_o second_o sign_n be_v the_o manner_n of_o work_v this_o good_a conscience_n for_o it_o be_v not_o wrought_v by_o worldly_a persuasion_n take_v from_o our_o credit_n pleasure_n or_o profit_n but_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n beget_v faith_n in_o we_o whereby_o the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n be_v purify_v and_o this_o it_o do_v first_o by_o terrify_v it_o with_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o whereby_o we_o be_v humble_v and_o bring_v to_o despair_v of_o our_o own_o strength_n for_o our_o recovery_n out_o of_o our_o misery_n and_o then_o by_o pacify_v and_o comfort_v it_o by_o offer_v unto_o we_o in_o christ_n the_o free_a pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o that_o here_o the_o say_n be_v true_o verify_v that_o peace_n be_v the_o daughter_n of_o war_n for_o if_o our_o conscience_n have_v have_v no_o conflict_n with_o god_n justice_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o have_v not_o be_v true_o humble_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o enmity_n which_o have_v be_v between_o he_o and_o we_o our_o peace_n be_v carnal_a and_o corrupt_a spring_v not_o from_o assurance_n of_o faith_n but_o from_o security_n and_o presumption_n which_o have_v cause_v this_o ease_n not_o by_o recovery_n of_o health_n but_o through_o the_o numbness_n and_o stupidity_n of_o the_o disease_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o three_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o effect_n for_o it_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o before_o god_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o speak_v peace_n unto_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v reconcile_v and_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o ground_v this_o testimony_n upon_o the_o infallible_a truth_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o make_v we_o bold_a in_o all_o danger_n and_o like_o armour_n of_o proof_n it_o contemn_v the_o gunshot_n of_o any_o worldly_a peril_n it_o make_v we_o courageous_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o great_o to_o care_v who_o like_v or_o mislike_v they_o because_o we_o carry_v our_o warrant_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v justify_v our_o action_n before_o god_n what_o censure_n soever_o man_n pass_v of_o they_o it_o make_v we_o like_o good_a servant_n to_o come_v often_o into_o our_o master_n presence_n because_o it_o witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o his_o favour_n and_o that_o he_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o service_n it_o make_v we_o often_o to_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n even_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o to_o desire_v he_o to_o survey_v our_o reckon_n because_o it_o testify_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v deal_v faithful_o with_o he_o so_o david_n examine_v i_o o_o lord_n and_o prove_v i_o try_v my_o reins_n and_o my_o heart_n after_o 2._o psal_n 26._o 2._o which_o audit_n it_o will_v justify_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o it_o do_v he_o thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o not_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o perfection_n of_o our_o performance_n 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o which_o be_v full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n but_o of_o our_o desire_n and_o resolution_n as_o he_o expound_v himself_o in_o the_o next_o word_n for_o i_o be_o purpose_v that_o my_o mouth_n shall_v not_o transgress_v if_o therefore_o our_o conscience_n produce_v these_o 2._o psal_n 130._o 3._o &_o 143._o 2._o effect_n in_o we_o it_o be_v a_o evident_a sign_n that_o they_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o if_o contrariwise_o they_o accuse_v and_o terrify_v we_o or_o excuse_v and_o acquit_v we_o without_o the_o warrant_n of_o god_n word_n if_o we_o be_v bold_a and_o valiant_a in_o our_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n fear_v no_o evil_a but_o cowardly_o timorous_a when_o we_o be_v encounter_v with_o any_o danger_n if_o we_o be_v so_o courageous_a in_o evil_n that_o we_o be_v not_o ashamed_a though_o man_n hear_v we_o talk_v wanton_o and_o vain_o or_o see_v we_o in_o our_o action_n imitate_v the_o great_a number_n though_o unlawful_a and_o without_o warrant_n but_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o a_o good_a speech_n have_v slip_v from_o we_o in_o bad_a company_n or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v at_o unaware_o in_o perform_v some_o religious_a duty_n by_o such_o as_o be_v ready_a to_o flout_v we_o for_o it_o if_o we_o care_v not_o how_o little_o we_o come_v into_o god_n presence_n and_o seldom_o or_o never_o examine_v the_o book_n of_o our_o account_n between_o we_o and_o he_o or_o else_o slight_o and_o overt_o for_o form_n and_o fashion_n sake_n and_o like_o unfaithful_a factor_n can_v endure_v to_o have_v our_o master_n audit_n our_o reckon_n then_o be_v our_o conscience_n defile_v and_o can_v give_v no_o true_a testimony_n of_o peace_n unto_o us._n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o as_o first_o that_o it_o be_v pure_a and_o peaceable_a four_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v know_v by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o first_o as_o it_o be_v peaceable_a so_o also_o it_o be_v pure_a not_o only_o from_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n but_o 14._o heb._n 9_o 14._o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n for_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o it_o do_v like_o a_o sovereign_a salve_n pacify_v the_o rage_n of_o conscience_n cause_v by_o the_o sore_n of_o sin_n so_o do_v it_o draw_v out_o the_o corrupt_a matter_n that_o cause_v it_o cleanse_v these_o wound_n as_o fast_o as_o it_o heal_v they_o and_o as_o it_o save_v we_o from_o this_o body_n
find_v that_o we_o have_v it_o then_o be_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o it_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v preserve_v and_o keep_v safe_a so_o precious_a a_o jewel_n the_o mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v get_v a_o good_a conscience_n if_o we_o want_v it_o be_v diverse_a the_o first_o be_v in_o our_o judgement_n high_o to_o esteem_v it_o as_o one_o of_o god_n special_a grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_v it_o above_o all_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o will_v the_o lord_n be_v more_o willing_a to_o bestow_v it_o upon_o we_o when_o we_o esteem_v and_o desire_v it_o according_a to_o the_o worth_n and_o value_n of_o it_o and_o we_o also_o shall_v be_v more_o earnest_n in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o get_v it_o and_o more_o thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o it_o when_o we_o have_v obtain_v it_o now_o that_o we_o may_v esteem_v and_o desire_v this_o gift_n of_o god_n let_v we_o consider_v first_o that_o it_o be_v most_o excellent_a and_o one_o of_o the_o chief_a part_n of_o our_o happiness_n give_v we_o a_o taste_n and_o entrance_n into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n even_o while_o we_o be_v upon_o earth_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v not_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o to_o what_o end_n shall_v i_o speak_v of_o the_o excellency_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o of_o it_o which_o be_v unspeakable_a or_o labour_n to_o set_v forth_o the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o this_o heavenly_a light_n which_o no_o mortal_a eye_n can_v behold_v in_o its_o perfect_a glory_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o it_o pass_v all_o understanding_n 7._o phil._n 4._o 7._o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v content_v myself_o to_o shadow_v it_o dark_o and_o to_o give_v some_o glimpse_n of_o it_o as_o of_o the_o sun_n in_o the_o water_n by_o touch_v brief_o the_o profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o for_o the_o utility_n 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assize_n in_o which_o respect_n if_o it_o condemn_v we_o not_o here_o then_o may_v we_o have_v confidence_n towards_o god_n that_o he_o will_v not_o condemn_v we_o hereafter_o as_o a_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 21._o comfortable_a and_o true_a friend_n it_o always_o bear_v we_o company_n encourage_v we_o when_o we_o do_v well_o and_o reprove_v we_o when_o we_o do_v amiss_o admonish_v and_o warn_v we_o to_o look_v to_o our_o foot_n when_o we_o walk_v in_o slippery_a place_n and_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o fall_v and_o to_o rise_v if_o we_o do_v fall_v for_o want_v of_o care_n in_o take_v warning_n by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n in_o our_o prosperity_n it_o be_v our_o guide_n to_o lead_v we_o on_o and_o direct_v we_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o affliction_n it_o be_v our_o comforter_n which_o speak_v peace_n within_o do_v make_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o joy_n to_o bear_v all_o outward_a cross_n and_o calamity_n in_o time_n of_o peace_n or_o rather_o cessation_n of_o that_o conflict_n with_o the_o spiritual_a enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n it_o be_v a_o faithful_a watchman_n which_o leave_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o rest_n and_o quiet_a when_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n but_o yet_o admonish_v we_o to_o sleep_v in_o our_o christian_a armour_n see_v they_o be_v not_o go_v but_o have_v only_o withdraw_v their_o force_n for_o their_o great_a advantage_n and_o in_o time_n of_o war_n 1._o si_fw-mi rectè_fw-la facies_fw-la hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abeneus_fw-la esto_fw-la nil_fw-la conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la culpa_fw-la horat._n ad_fw-la moecenet_n ep._n 1._o when_o the_o enemy_n approach_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o encounter_v we_o it_o not_o only_o sound_v the_o alarm_n that_o we_o may_v start_v up_o and_o stand_v in_o readiness_n but_o also_o be_v armour_n of_o proof_n and_o even_o a_o brazen_a wall_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o danger_n when_o they_o assault_v us._n final_o it_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o all_o sort_n of_o man_n at_o all_o time_n and_o all_o place_n accompany_v the_o judge_n to_o the_o bench_n the_o lawyer_n to_o the_o bar_n the_o divine_a both_o in_o his_o study_n and_o pulpit_n the_o tradesman_n in_o his_o shop_n and_o the_o buyer_n and_o seller_n in_o the_o market_n teach_v and_o admonish_v they_o how_o they_o shall_v carry_v themselves_o in_o all_o case_n and_o both_o approve_v they_o when_o they_o perform_v their_o duty_n and_o rebuke_v they_o when_o for_o fear_n or_o favour_n glory_n or_o gain_v they_o do_v neglect_v it_o and_o from_o hence_o also_o the_o necessity_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n appear_v see_v it_o bring_v with_o it_o so_o much_o good_a of_o all_o which_o they_o be_v destitute_a that_o live_v without_o it_o yea_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o contrary_a evil_n have_v in_o they_o a_o witness_n that_o daily_o accuse_v they_o and_o a_o judge_n that_o condemn_v they_o no_o guide_n to_o lead_v they_o no_o friend_n to_o admonish_v they_o to_o encourage_v they_o in_o good_a or_o discourage_v they_o in_o evil_a neither_o can_v they_o do_v any_o thing_n please_v unto_o god_n for_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v love_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n a_o good_a conscience_n 5._o 1._o tim._n 1._o 5._o and_o faith_n unfeigned_a of_o which_o end_n they_o fail_v that_o be_v destitute_a of_o it_o and_o can_v do_v nothing_o but_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o fearful_a condemnation_n for_o if_o our_o corrupt_a conscience_n condemn_v we_o god_n the_o righteous_a and_o unpartial_a judge_n who_o be_v great_a than_o our_o conscience_n 20._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 20._o will_v much_o more_o condemn_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n speak_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o obtain_v a_o good_a conscience_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o know_v the_o will_n of_o god_n reveal_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o to_o apply_v what_o we_o know_v unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n for_o the_o conscience_n judge_v and_o witness_v with_o god_n for_o we_o or_o against_o we_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v know_v what_o he_o approve_v and_o condemn_v if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o judgement_n and_o evidence_n to_o agree_v with_o he_o otherwise_o our_o conscience_n be_v unjust_a and_o erroneous_a will_v judge_v unjust_o of_o our_o action_n and_o give_v in_o false_a evidence_n when_o we_o put_v ourselves_o upon_o they_o for_o trial_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o knowledge_n both_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o law_n as_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n according_a to_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o be_v whole_o conform_v so_o also_o it_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o conscience_n whereby_o they_o discern_v whether_o they_o be_v right_a or_o crooked_a good_a or_o evil_n it_o be_v the_o municipal_a law_n for_o the_o peculiar_a government_n of_o god_n subject_n and_o the_o book_n of_o satute_n set_v out_o by_o our_o sovereign_n according_a to_o which_o conscience_n be_v bind_v to_o judge_v and_o give_v evidence_n which_o it_o can_v do_v unless_o it_o know_v and_o be_v able_a to_o examine_v our_o action_n according_a unto_o this_o law_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o conscience_n of_o ignorant_a man_n do_v in_o most_o thing_n mislead_v they_o into_o manifold_a error_n because_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o judge_v of_o their_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n which_o they_o know_v not_o but_o give_v sentence_n of_o they_o according_a to_o their_o own_o will_n humane_a tradition_n and_o their_o own_o invention_n superstitious_a conceit_n and_o good_a meaning_n and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o those_o who_o have_v some_o knowledge_n of_o god_n law_n do_v through_o negligence_n or_o profaneness_n
never_o examine_v their_o action_n by_o it_o yea_o rather_o be_v carry_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o carnal_a lust_n and_o passion_n into_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n and_o resolve_v in_o themselves_o to_o go_v on_o in_o their_o course_n do_v cast_v the_o law_n out_o of_o their_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n lest_o conscience_n have_v it_o to_o judge_v by_o shall_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v their_o evil_a action_n and_o so_o abate_v their_o pleasure_n which_o they_o take_v in_o they_o but_o especial_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v apply_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n which_o condemn_v 10._o deut._n 26._o 27._o gal._n 3._o 10._o all_o of_o sin_n and_o subiect_v they_o under_o the_o curse_n who_o do_v not_o continue_v in_o all_o that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n to_o do_v it_o for_o until_o the_o law_n do_v convince_v we_o of_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n in_o our_o own_o righteousness_n we_o shall_v rest_v in_o it_o &_o never_o seek_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v before_o god_n and_o consequent_o by_o it_o only_o obtain_v peace_n of_o conscience_n in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o know_v and_o apply_v the_o law_n unto_o we_o for_o this_o will_v work_v in_o the_o conscience_n terror_n and_o fear_n and_o no_o peace_n but_o only_o use_v it_o as_o a_o schoolmaster_n to_o teach_v we_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o that_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o most_o miserable_a &_o in_o the_o fearful_a state_n of_o death_n and_o condemnation_n that_o so_o it_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o christ_n in_o who_o alone_o we_o can_v be_v justify_v and_o obtain_v sound_a and_o secure_a peace_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v have_v good_a conscience_n we_o must_v also_o know_v the_o gospel_n in_o which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o must_v acquaint_v ourselves_o with_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v the_o main_a foundation_n of_o all_o our_o peace_n when_o as_o thereby_o we_o be_v assure_v not_o only_o that_o god_n mercy_n be_v infinite_a and_o christ_n merit_n all-sufficient_a but_o that_o they_o belong_v unto_o we_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n that_o god_n for_o christ_n sake_n will_v forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o 40._o esa_n 32._o 40._o write_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n be_v a_o lively_a faith_n three_o we_o must_v not_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n only_o know_v the_o gospel_n and_o covenant_n of_o grace_n with_o the_o sweet_a promise_n therein_o contain_v but_o also_o apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n interest_n 20._o rom._n 5._o 1._o heb._n 9_o 14._o col._n 1._o 20._o ourselves_o in_o they_o by_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o be_v our_o restipulation_n that_o we_o make_v with_o god_n for_o we_o must_v be_v justify_v by_o faith_n before_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n with_o he_o or_o peace_n of_o conscience_n our_o conscience_n must_v be_v purge_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n before_o they_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o us._n the_o charter_n of_o our_o peace_n must_v be_v draw_v upon_o the_o cross_n &_o seal_v with_o the_o effusion_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o must_v be_v receive_v and_o plead_v by_o faith_n before_o our_o conscience_n will_v cease_v accuse_v and_o condemn_v or_o stand_v with_o we_o upon_o any_o term_n of_o peace_n now_o this_o faith_n must_v be_v approve_v to_o be_v unfeigned_a &_o sound_a by_o the_o fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o in_o unfeigned_a repentance_n by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o renew_v of_o our_o mind_n our_o hatred_n of_o evil_a and_o love_n of_o good_a our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o contrary_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o which_o fruit_n faith_n be_v no_o live_a tree_n but_o a_o dead_a stock_n which_o will_v give_v we_o no_o assurance_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o consequent_o will_v bring_v with_o it_o no_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o hereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v as_o often_o make_v to_o repentant_a sinner_n as_o to_o those_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n because_o though_o faith_n only_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n yet_o it_o be_v such_o a_o faith_n alone_o as_o be_v fruitful_a in_o repentance_n neither_o can_v this_o faith_n be_v so_o easy_o see_v and_o discern_v in_o itself_o but_o only_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o spring_v from_o it_o which_o necessary_o infer_v this_o good_a tree_n from_o which_o they_o spring_v the_o promise_n be_v make_v to_o they_o because_o these_o being_n more_o sensible_a they_o may_v be_v more_o easy_o apply_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n &_o also_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n four_o the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n be_v notable_a mean_n to_o work_v peace_n of_o conscience_n as_o our_o often_o humble_v of_o ourselves_o before_o god_n in_o 13._o luk._n 1._o 53._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5._o esa_n 57_o 15._o pro._n 28._o 13._o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n whereby_o our_o stony_a heart_n be_v break_v and_o our_o spirit_n make_v contrite_a our_o daily_a confession_n of_o our_o sin_n unto_o god_n and_o earnest_n crave_v of_o pardon_n for_o they_o see_v our_o faith_n will_v assure_v we_o and_o answerable_o our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v with_o we_o according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o god_n word_n that_o humble_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v be_v exalt_v that_o be_v empty_a of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n and_o hunger_a after_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v that_o the_o god_n of_o peace_n will_v dwell_v with_o we_o and_o bring_v his_o peace_n unto_o we_o be_v of_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o final_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n see_v it_o stand_v upon_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n promise_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 7_o 8._o faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n of_o which_o we_o have_v experience_n in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o be_v afflict_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o his_o sin_n with_o terror_n of_o conscience_n use_v this_o mean_n to_o quiet_v it_o and_o get_v peace_n i_o acknowledge_v say_v he_o my_o sin_n 5._o psal_n 32._o 4_o 5._o unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n last_o the_o unfeigned_a love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n our_o conscience_n will_v witness_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o love_v we_o see_v his_o love_n shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n work_v this_o love_n in_o we_o and_o be_v that_o divine_a fire_n and_o flame_n from_o which_o this_o heat_n come_v for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n testify_v and_o this_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o will_v make_v we_o careful_a to_o keep_v our_o conscience_n unspotted_a of_o any_o know_a sin_n and_o zealous_a in_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n from_o which_o sense_n of_o our_o mutual_a love_n will_v spring_v peace_n unspeakable_a we_o rest_v secure_o upon_o he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n above_o 15._o col._n 3._o 14_o 15._o all_o thing_n put_v on_o charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n and_o let_v the_o peace_n of_o god_n rule_n in_o your_o heart_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o a_o good_a conscience_n may_v be_v preserve_v and_o these_o be_v the_o mean_n
to_o do_v all_o 13._o phil._n 4._o 13._o thing_n but_o we_o must_v add_v that_o which_o follow_v through_o the_o power_n of_o christ_n which_o strengthen_v i_o we_o must_v resolve_v with_o he_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v 18._o rom._n 8._o 38_o 39_o &_o 7._o 14_o 15_o 18._o we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n acknowledge_v our_o impotency_n unto_o any_o good_a and_o that_o in_o we_o that_o be_v in_o our_o flesh_n dwell_v no_o good_a thing_n and_o so_o shall_v our_o resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n be_v much_o more_o firm_a see_v god_n resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v grace_n to_o the_o humble_a and_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o rich_a empty_a 53._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o luk._n 1._o 53._o away_o last_o our_o resolution_n must_v be_v firm_a and_o constant_a never_o leave_v to_o cling_v unto_o the_o lord_n with_o a_o lively_a faith_n till_o by_o love_n we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n it_o must_v not_o be_v unsettled_a fickle_a and_o by_o fit_n one_o while_o resolve_v to_o serve_v god_n and_o another_o while_n draw_v from_o our_o resolution_n by_o worldly_a tentation_n but_o we_o must_v clasp_v fast_o hold_v of_o he_o as_o jacob_n 26._o gen._n 32._o 26._o do_v in_o his_o wrestle_a and_o full_o resolve_v never_o to_o leave_v he_o till_o we_o have_v our_o desire_n that_o be_v till_o we_o have_v full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o heaven_n without_o fear_n of_o lose_v he_o most_o of_o which_o point_n i_o have_v handle_v before_o and_o therefore_o do_v here_o thus_o brief_o touch_v they_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o adhere_n unto_o god_n prove_v by_o diverse_a reason_n and_o this_o holy_a resolution_n of_o cleave_v unto_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v most_o necessary_a unto_o a_o godly_a life_n first_o because_o it_o be_v the_o foundation_n and_o ground_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n which_o whilst_o it_o 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bring_v he_o to_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o hope_n in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o this_o affiance_n in_o god_n arise_v hope_n for_o when_o know_v and_o believe_v god_n and_o his_o save_a attribute_n we_o trust_v in_o he_o for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n then_o do_v we_o by_o hope_n expect_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o they_o even_o when_o they_o be_v defer_v with_o patience_n and_o comfort_n know_v that_o god_n be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o most_o true_a of_o his_o word_n with_o which_o hope_n we_o be_v sustain_v in_o all_o affliction_n that_o we_o do_v not_o faint_v under_o their_o burden_n see_v we_o hope_v for_o deliverance_n in_o god_n due_a time_n be_v arm_v against_o all_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n with_o this_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n in_o expectation_n of_o assure_a victory_n and_o stay_v with_o this_o anchor_n in_o our_o christian_a course_n 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and_o in_o this_o regard_n call_v it_o 25._o rom._n 8._o 25._o the_o patience_n of_o hope_n in_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o patience_n he_o tell_v we_o 3._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 3._o that_o we_o have_v need_n because_o god_n oftentimes_o delay_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n as_o though_o he_o have_v forget_v both_o we_o and_o they_o second_o it_o 36._o heb._n 10._o 36._o must_v be_v certain_a and_o assure_v whereof_o it_o be_v compare_v to_o a_o anchor_n which_o if_o it_o fail_v in_o a_o tempest_n it_o put_v the_o ship_n in_o great_a danger_n of_o founder_v and_o perish_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n desire_v that_o the_o hebrew_n may_v have_v full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n which_o if_o we_o have_v it_o will_v 11._o heb._n 6._o 11._o make_v we_o never_o to_o be_v ashamed_a see_v god_n upon_o who_o we_o wait_v will_v never_o fail_v to_o accomplish_v his_o promise_n and_o this_o be_v that_o hope_n unto_o which_o the_o 5._o rom._n 5._o 5._o scripture_n exhort_v us._n so_o the_o psalmist_n wait_v on_o the_o lord_n be_v of_o good_a courage_n 7_o ps_n 27._o 14_o &_o 37_o 7_o and_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v thy_o heart_n wait_v i_o say_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o hope_n which_o that_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a unto_o all_o that_o will_v lead_v a_o godly_a and_o christian_a life_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o part_n thereof_o as_o be_v one_o of_o the_o three_o principal_a virtue_n which_o the_o apostle_n commend_v unto_o we_o but_o a_o notable_a mean_n whereby_o 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o we_o be_v move_v and_o enable_v to_o labour_n after_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o to_o put_v in_o practice_n all_o other_o duty_n because_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o hopeful_o expect_v the_o obtain_n of_o it_o without_o which_o hope_n we_o will_v be_v utter_o discourage_v sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o again_o this_o hope_n make_v we_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a in_o midst_n of_o all_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n which_o we_o suffer_v for_o christ_n sake_n and_o cause_v we_o with_o he_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n 2._o rom._n 5._o 5._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o we_o in_o expectation_n of_o that_o joy_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n it_o make_v we_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o joyful_a in_o affliction_n yea_o even_o to_o glory_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 2_o 3._o in_o our_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n in_o all_o our_o tribulation_n it_o confirm_v our_o faith_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v and_o make_v we_o cheerful_a in_o all_o christian_a duty_n it_o quicken_v and_o rejoice_v our_o droop_a heart_n and_o not_o only_o make_v the_o way_n of_o godliness_n delightful_a unto_o we_o but_o we_o also_o please_v and_o accept_v of_o god_n it_o be_v a_o helmet_n of_o salvation_n to_o defend_v we_o 11._o psal_n 147._o 11._o against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n yea_o itself_o save_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 24._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 8._o rom._n 8._o 24._o because_o it_o move_v god_n to_o save_v we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n say_v he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o he_o final_o it_o make_v we_o bless_v in_o the_o assure_a 7._o psal_n 17._o 7._o expectation_n of_o our_o blessedness_n for_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n 7._o psal_n 146._o 5._o jer._n 17._o 7._o for_o his_o help_n and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n whereas_o contrariwise_o without_o this_o hope_n we_o be_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a 19_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 19_o have_v neither_o the_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n which_o worldling_n enjoy_v nor_o expectation_n of_o better_a in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v let_v we_o therefore_o labour_n after_o this_o hope_n and_o use_v careful_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o and_o see_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n let_v we_o in_o the_o 16._o 2._o thes_n 2._o 16._o first_o place_n beg_v it_o at_o his_o hand_n by_o frequent_a and_o fervent_a prayer_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o he_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o hope_n will_v not_o deny_v to_o give_v it_o unto_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o us._n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v often_o upon_o god_n save_v attribute_n of_o power_n mercy_n goodness_n truth_n etc._n etc._n and_o so_o our_o imperfection_n and_o unworthiness_n will_v not_o make_v we_o despair_v nor_o weaken_v our_o hope_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o promise_n three_o let_v we_o often_o hear_v read_v and_o meditate_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n which_o be_v purposely_o write_v that_o we_o through_o patience_n and_o 4._o rom._n 15._o 4._o comfort_n of_o they_o may_v have_v hope_n four_o let_v we_o in_o all_o the_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o god_n avoid_v hypocrisy_n and_o serve_v and_o worship_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v perish_v and_o 14._o job_n 8._o 13_o 14._o be_v cut_v off_o like_o a_o spider_n web_n as_o bildad_n speak_v last_o if_o we_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o god_n let_v we_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o serve_v he_o all_o our_o day_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o the_o flesh_n of_o god_n holy_a one_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n 26._o act._n 2._o 26._o whereas_o when_o a_o wicked_a man_n die_v his_o expectation_n shall_v perish_v and_o the_o hope_n of_o 7._o pro._n 11._o 7._o the_o unjust_a man_n
perish_v as_o the_o wiseman_n speak_v cap._n v._n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o diverse_a virtue_n which_o spring_v from_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o measure_n and_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o next_o main_n and_o principal_a duty_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n when_o as_o know_v believe_v and_o remember_v his_o infiniteness_n in_o all_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o his_o inestimable_a love_n grace_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o do_v love_v he_o again_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n mind_n and_o strength_n above_o all_o thing_n and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n so_o that_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n be_v his_o goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o his_o goodness_n grace_n and_o benignity_n towards_o us._n for_o goodness_n be_v the_o only_a object_n of_o love_n neither_o do_v we_o love_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o either_o true_o good_a or_o at_o least_o appear_v good_a unto_o us._n and_o therefore_o see_v god_n be_v the_o summum_fw-la bonum_fw-la and_o chief_a goodness_n when_o his_o nature_n appear_v to_o be_v so_o we_o shall_v love_v he_o chief_o and_o place_v our_o chief_a happiness_n in_o his_o fruition_n but_o yet_o because_o in_o this_o state_n of_o corruption_n we_o be_v full_a of_o self-love_n therefore_o we_o can_v love_v god_n perfect_o and_o absolute_o for_o himself_o as_o we_o ought_v till_o we_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o have_v it_o shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v we_o first_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v now_o the_o 19_o rom._n 5._o 5._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n wherewith_o we_o be_v to_o love_n god_n aught_o to_o be_v without_o measure_n both_o because_o he_o be_v immeasurable_a in_o goodness_n in_o his_o own_o nature_n and_o also_o because_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o have_v exceed_v all_o measure_n the_o which_o appear_v not_o only_o in_o our_o creation_n whereby_o he_o have_v give_v we_o unto_o ourselves_o and_o make_v we_o his_o most_o excellent_a creature_n but_o also_o in_o our_o redemption_n wherein_o he_o have_v give_v himself_o unto_o we_o even_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n with_o himself_o to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o rise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o that_o when_o we_o be_v not_o friend_n but_o of_o no_o strength_n stranger_n sinner_n enemy_n unto_o he_o and_o his_o grace_n the_o slave_n of_o satan_n and_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o and_o therefore_o if_o he_o thus_o love_v we_o when_o we_o merit_v no_o love_n yea_o when_o we_o deserve_v wrath_n and_o hatred_n how_o much_o more_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a shall_v we_o love_v he_o who_o be_v most_o lovely_a and_o infinite_o deserve_v our_o love_n but_o because_o our_o nature_n be_v finite_a we_o can_v love_v he_o infinite_o we_o ought_v therefore_o to_o love_v he_o as_o much_o as_o be_v possible_a for_o we_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n or_o if_o we_o can_v thus_o do_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o corruption_n yet_o at_o least_o we_o must_v love_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o much_o as_o we_o can_v and_o be_v hearty_o sorry_a that_o we_o can_v love_v he_o no_o better_o we_o must_v love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n as_o house_n land_n parent_n child_n wife_n yea_o our_o own_o life_n and_o be_v ready_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o lay_v they_o down_o for_o he_o as_o he_o have_v first_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o us._n for_o if_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v all_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o than_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v he_o much_o more_o prefer_v his_o glory_n even_o before_o our_o own_o salvation_n when_o as_o they_o come_v in_o comparison_n the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o and_o this_o be_v that_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o be_v in_o itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a virtue_n and_o in_o diverse_a respect_n to_o be_v prefer_v before_o faith_n and_o hope_n 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 13._o and_o to_o we_o most_o profitable_a see_v it_o assure_v we_o of_o god_n love_n and_o remission_n 47._o luk._n 7._o 47._o of_o our_o sin_n transform_v we_o after_o a_o manner_n into_o the_o divine_a nature_n for_o where_o be_v love_n there_o be_v likeness_n and_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o it_o to_o change_v the_o lover_n as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v into_o the_o party_n belove_v and_o final_o wean_v our_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n and_o lift_v up_o our_o affection_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n and_o heavenly_a thing_n make_v all_o that_o we_o do_v or_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n easy_a and_o tolerable_a yea_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a for_o it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o bear_v all_o thing_n endure_v all_o thing_n it_o enable_v 7._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6_o 7._o we_o to_o offer_v unto_o god_n cheerful_a obedience_n and_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n require_v unto_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o joy_n and_o delight_n which_o without_o it_o be_v irksome_a and_o unpleasant_a yea_o intolerable_a and_o impossible_a unto_o flesh_n and_o blood_n now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v inflame_v with_o this_o divine_a fire_n of_o god_n love_n be_v first_o that_o we_o often_o meditate_v upon_o god_n infinite_a goodness_n excellency_n beauty_n and_o perfection_n which_o make_v he_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o how_o he_o have_v exercise_v these_o save_a attribute_n towards_o we_o in_o our_o creation_n and_o preservation_n in_o our_o redemption_n give_v his_o only_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n forgive_a we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o in_o bestow_v upon_o we_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o enjoy_v in_o this_o life_n or_o hope_v for_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v now_o the_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o arise_v and_o issue_v from_o love_n be_v diverse_a as_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n zeal_n be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o flame_n arise_v from_o this_o divine_a fire_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v most_o careful_a and_o earnest_a in_o seek_v god_n glory_n both_o in_o advance_v and_o further_a all_o mean_n whereby_o it_o be_v further_v and_o in_o oppose_v hinder_v and_o remove_v all_o the_o impediment_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v hinder_v and_o this_o be_v to_o be_v show_v in_o all_o other_o virtue_n as_o be_v the_o intention_n of_o they_o and_o in_o all_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o general_o that_o it_o be_v good_a to_o be_v zealous_o affect_v always_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o hatred_n of_o sin_n must_v be_v zealous_a and_o hot_a and_o not_o cold_a or_o lukewarm_a our_o repentance_n must_v be_v join_v with_o zeal_n be_v zealous_a and_o amend_v we_o must_v zealous_o worship_v and_o serve_v god_n according_a 19_o apoc._n 3._o 19_o to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n fervent_a in_o spirit_n serve_v the_o lord_n we_o must_v not_o 10._o rom._n 12._o 11._o tit._n 2._o 14._o 1._o thes_n 3._o 10._o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o be_v zealous_a of_o they_o we_o must_v pray_v with_o zeal_n exceed_o and_o pour_v out_o our_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o lord_n with_o 19_o lam._n 2._o 19_o zeal_n we_o must_v preach_v the_o word_n and_o be_v inward_o affect_v with_o that_o we_o speak_v that_o so_o also_o we_o may_v affect_v other_o and_o we_o must_v with_o zeal_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o even_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o this_o spiritual_a food_n of_o our_o soul_n 1._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1._o that_o we_o may_v grow_v up_o thereby_o but_o yet_o our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o zeal_n be_v guide_v with_o knowledge_n and_o not_o show_v itself_o in_o all_o thing_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v only_o in_o a_o good_a matter_n and_o also_o that_o in_o advance_v of_o the_o 18._o gal._n 4._o 18._o mean_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o remove_v the_o impediment_n we_o keep_v ourselves_o within_o the_o limit_n of_o our_o calling_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o consider_v often_o and_o serious_o how_o great_a thing_n
the_o lord_n have_v do_v for_o we_o which_o will_v make_v we_o think_v that_o we_o can_v never_o be_v too_o earnest_a in_o seek_v his_o glory_n nor_o too_o intent_n and_o fervent_a in_o all_o holy_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a property_n of_o all_o grace_n to_o be_v zealous_a in_o they_o and_o therefore_o there_o can_v be_v no_o grace_n at_o all_o where_o zeal_n be_v want_v that_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o those_o who_o be_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n &_o therefore_o where_o there_o be_v no_o zeal_n there_o can_v be_v no_o 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o sign_n of_o redemption_n by_o christ_n final_o that_o lukewarmenesse_a be_v most_o loathsome_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o those_o who_o be_v so_o he_o will_v spew_v out_o of_o his_o mouth_n 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o rejoice_v in_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o second_o virtue_n arise_v from_o love_n be_v joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n when_o be_v assure_v of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o love_v he_o again_o taste_v for_o the_o present_a how_o good_a the_o lord_n be_v and_o persuade_v ourselves_o of_o the_o full_a fruition_n of_o he_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v we_o be_v exceed_o delight_v and_o even_o glory_n in_o the_o assurance_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n favour_n for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o thing_n belove_v and_o as_o the_o more_o excellent_a any_o thing_n be_v in_o our_o conceit_n the_o more_o our_o love_n exceed_v so_o according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o our_o love_n such_o also_o be_v our_o joy_n when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o and_o therefore_o needs_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n exceed_v all_o other_o joy_n because_o our_o love_n ought_v to_o be_v proportion_v to_o his_o goodness_n and_o excellency_n and_o our_o joy_n to_o our_o love_n in_o which_o respect_n this_o divine_a joy_n swallow_v up_o all_o worldly_a grief_n and_o cause_v we_o to_o glory_n not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o persecution_n and_o tribulation_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 3._o and_o this_o be_v that_o joy_n unto_o which_o the_o scripture_n exhort_v we_o rejoice_v in_o the_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o psal_n 37._o 4._o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v rejoice_v evermore_o delight_n thyself_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v give_v thou_o the_o desire_n of_o thy_o heart_n which_o if_o we_o attain_v unto_o then_o have_v we_o even_o in_o this_o life_n the_o first_o beginning_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o consist_v in_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n now_o the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v this_o joy_n be_v to_o labour_v after_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v unite_v unto_o christ_n for_o we_o can_v have_v it_o in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o and_o through_o he_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o joy_v in_o god_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 11._o rom._n 5._o 11._o by_o who_o now_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o atonement_n second_o if_o we_o will_v have_v this_o joy_n we_o must_v labour_v after_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n for_o peace_n with_o god_n follow_v our_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3._o rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o joy_v this_o peace_n three_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o to_o have_v it_o seal_v unto_o we_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o our_o assurance_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n may_v uphold_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o temporary_a cross_n and_o affliction_n final_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o feel_v god_n love_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o heart_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o we_o shall_v best_o discern_v by_o find_v they_o inflame_v with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o god_n approve_a to_o be_v sincere_a by_o our_o care_n to_o flee_v all_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o goodness_n which_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o if_o we_o enjoy_v god_n in_o this_o mutual_a love_n we_o shall_v in_o all_o estate_n glory_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o worldly_a extremity_n comfort_v ourselves_o with_o david_n in_o the_o lord_n 6._o 1._o sam._n 30._o 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o our_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o thankfulness_n unto_o god_n what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o three_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v unfeigned_a thankfulness_n for_o when_o in_o consideration_n of_o god_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n towards_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o we_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o his_o love_n and_o replenish_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a then_o do_v we_o think_v with_o david_n what_o we_o may_v return_v unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o find_v no_o possible_a mean_n of_o make_v the_o least_o requital_n in_o regard_n of_o our_o impotency_n and_o god_n all-sufficiency_n we_o do_v at_o last_o resolve_v to_o remain_v for_o ever_o thankful_a debtor_n and_o to_o express_v our_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o our_o word_n in_o praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n by_o glorify_v he_o our_o benefactor_n who_o have_v be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o see_v we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o so_o that_o our_o love_n of_o god_n proceed_v from_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o be_v the_o root_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o rejoice_v in_o his_o love_n and_o goodness_n a_o inseparable_a companion_n of_o it_o for_o this_o thankfulness_n be_v a_o virtue_n whereby_o know_v acknowledge_v and_o rejoice_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n love_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o we_o be_v inward_o thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o outward_o express_v it_o by_o praise_v and_o glorify_v his_o holy_a name_n both_o by_o our_o lip_n and_o life_n whereby_o it_o appear_v what_o be_v require_v to_o this_o virtue_n of_o thankfulness_n first_o that_o we_o apprehend_v god_n love_n and_o inward_o rejoice_v in_o it_o have_v our_o heart_n thorough_o affect_v with_o the_o sense_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o us._n second_o that_o we_o do_v not_o ascribe_v the_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v unto_o any_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o thing_n else_o but_o only_o unto_o god_n as_o our_o supreme_a and_o chief_a benefactor_n who_o be_v the_o principal_a author_n of_o all_o our_o good_a three_o that_o we_o do_v not_o smother_v our_o thankfulness_n in_o our_o heart_n but_o cause_v it_o to_o break_v forth_o first_o in_o our_o word_n by_o praise_v &_o magnify_v god_n holy_a name_n for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v it_o become_v the_o righteous_a to_o be_v thankful_a and_o second_o in_o 1._o psal_n 33._o 1._o our_o work_n by_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v unto_o god_n in_o who_o our_o soul_n delight_v that_o so_o the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n shine_v before_o man_n we_o may_v cause_v they_o also_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n 16._o mat._n 5._o 16._o the_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n both_o in_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n plenty_n and_o penury_n health_n and_o sickness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n speak_v to_o yourselves_o in_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n 19_o eph._n 5._o 18_o 19_o in_o your_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n unto_o god_n the_o father_n in_o the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o job_n who_o bless_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o his_o substance_n 21._o job_n 1._o 21._o and_o in_o the_o church_n grievous_o afflict_v who_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o all_o her_o calamity_n do_v acknowledge_v god_n mercy_n in_o that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o 32._o lam._n 3._o 32._o consume_v now_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o this_o duty_n and_o enable_v to_o perform_v it_o be_v first_o to_o consider_v that_o this_o thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n be_v good_a pleasant_a and_o comely_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v good_a
to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n for_o it_o be_v 1._o psal_n 147._o 1._o pleasant_a and_o praise_n be_v comely_a second_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v he_o require_v nothing_o else_o at_o our_o hand_n nor_o any_o other_o requital_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n use_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o psal_n 50._o 13_o 14._o in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v you_o three_o that_o it_o be_v most_o please_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v much_o more_o acceptable_a then_o of_o bull_n and_o goat_n four_o let_v we_o continual_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a and_o inestimable_a mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o time_n past_a his_o eternal_a love_n our_o election_n creation_n the_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n our_o vocation_n and_o effectual_a call_n to_o the_o participation_n of_o this_o great_a benefit_n from_o which_o innumerable_a other_o be_v exclude_v our_o justification_n sanctification_n continual_a preservation_n together_o with_o our_o assure_a hope_n of_o glorification_n with_o all_o special_a blessing_n which_o from_o day_n to_o day_n he_o bestow_v upon_o us._n with_o all_o which_o our_o heart_n will_v be_v fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o praise_n &_o thanksgiving_n if_o we_o thorough_o meditate_v on_o they_o especial_o if_o withal_o we_o consider_v our_o unworthines_n of_o the_o least_o of_o god_n favour_n and_o according_a to_o jacobs_n example_n 10._o gen._n 32._o 10._o compare_v god_n inestimable_a mercy_n with_o our_o demerit_n last_o let_v we_o meditate_v and_o consider_v what_o a_o foul_a vice_n ungratitude_n be_v &_o how_o vile_a and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n &_o man_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o let_v it_o go_v unpunished_a nor_o suffer_v any_o to_o enjoy_v his_o benefit_n who_o through_o their_o ungratitude_n will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o nor_o render_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n the_o four_o and_o last_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v obedience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o submit_v ourselves_o our_o will_n and_o action_n whole_o unto_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n both_o in_o do_v all_o that_o he_o require_v and_o in_o patient_a suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v so_o that_o this_o obedience_n be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o our_o active_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n whereby_o we_o conform_v our_o whole_a man_n unto_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o a_o infallible_a note_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a the_o 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o property_n of_o this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o that_o it_o be_v absolute_a unto_o whatsoever_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 3._o god_n require_v and_o admit_v of_o no_o discourse_n of_o reason_n when_o we_o know_v his_o will_n but_o whether_o profit_n or_o disprofit_v honour_n or_o disgrace_n the_o favour_n or_o displeasure_n of_o man_n do_v follow_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o 29._o act._n 4._o 19_o &_o 5._o 29._o injoin_v second_o it_o must_v be_v total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o subject_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n we_o must_v obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n at_o all_o time_n neither_o add_v nor_o detract_n nor_o decline_v therefrom_o 7._o gal._n 3._o 10._o deut._n 12._o 32._o jos_n 1._o 7._o on_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o on_o the_o left_a neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o neglect_v other_o or_o in_o many_o and_o most_o thing_n and_o not_o in_o some_o few_o for_o he_o that_o thus_o sin_v in_o one_o thing_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o but_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n for_o the_o rule_n 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o of_o our_o life_n observe_v one_o table_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o worship_v he_o both_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o some_o small_a time_n but_o 75._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n our_o obedience_n must_v be_v 1._o deut._n 11._o 1._o with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o like_o our_o love_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v it_o must_v be_v perform_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n but_o especial_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o inward_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o 2._o pro._n 23._o 26._o john_n 4._o 23._o luke_n 1._o 74._o 2._o chro._n 25._o 2._o delight_v we_o must_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o before_o his_o face_n and_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a unless_o we_o do_v it_o upright_o it_o must_v be_v voluntary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n for_o love_n make_v every_o burden_n light_n and_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n not_o to_o be_v grievous_a yet_o this_o internal_a obedience_n be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o the_o external_a be_v join_v with_o it_o 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 3._o for_o god_n will_v be_v worship_v with_o the_o whole_a man_n with_o our_o body_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o soul_n with_o our_o outward_a action_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o inward_a affection_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o now_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v move_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v we_o to_o this_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o luke_n 1._o 74._o rom._n 6._o 18._o end_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n when_o we_o be_v by_o sin_n utter_o lose_v have_v redeem_v we_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o son_n most_o precious_a blood_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o day_n in_o god_n service_n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o riches_n of_o reward_n and_o that_o liberal_a wage_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o promise_v to_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v just_o say_v of_o our_o active_a obedience_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o passive_a that_o all_o our_o service_n in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o shall_v be_v reveyl_v for_o it_o be_v slight_a short_a and_o imperfect_a but_o shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o our_o best_a service_n be_v mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o pardon_v our_o want_n but_o reward_v our_o will_n and_o work_n for_o he_o will_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o our_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o our_o sincere_a affection_n as_o of_o perfect_a action_n four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o all_o god_n promise_n for_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a for_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o of_o that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o which_o be_v to_o come_v neither_o do_v god_n require_v our_o obedience_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n for_o he_o be_v most_o absolute_a in_o perfection_n and_o our_o righteousness_n do_v not_o
that_o he_o shall_v never_o taste_v of_o the_o same_o stripe_n and_o reverence_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o his_o power_n justice_n gravity_n and_o authority_n over_o he_o though_o he_o expect_v nothing_o from_o they_o but_o all_o good_a so_o the_o apostle_n peter_n use_v this_o argument_n and_o if_o you_o call_v on_o 17._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17._o the_o father_n who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n pass_v the_o time_n of_o your_o sojourn_v here_o in_o fear_n and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n use_v god_n severity_n to_o the_o reject_a jew_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o make_v we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o exhort_v we_o to_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a 12._o rom_n 11._o 28._o phil._n 2._o 12._o beside_o be_v partly_o flesh_n as_o well_o as_o spirit_n and_o therefore_o full_a of_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v profitable_a for_o the_o unregenerate_a part_n which_o be_v a_o slave_n and_o not_o a_o son_n to_o be_v contain_v in_o duty_n and_o restrain_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n justice_n power_n and_o punishment_n for_o our_o love_n be_v imperfect_a our_o fear_n can_v attain_v in_o this_o life_n to_o filial_a perfection_n but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o we_o be_v unregenerate_a be_v servile_a and_o slavish_a and_o to_o this_o end_n be_v god_n judgement_n denounce_v and_o punishment_n inflict_v in_o the_o 11._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o psal_n 119._o 120._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 6_o 11._o hear_n and_o sight_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o they_o may_v fear_v to_o offend_v so_o just_a and_o mighty_a a_o god_n and_o so_o escape_v these_o fearful_a punishment_n but_o the_o chief_a ground_n and_o cause_n of_o god_n fear_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o child_n be_v save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o be_v assure_v of_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n we_o love_v he_o again_o and_o be_v above_o all_o thing_n afraid_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v displease_v in_o his_o sight_n either_o in_o the_o omission_n of_o any_o duty_n or_o commission_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o our_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n either_o command_v or_o forbid_v §._o sect._n 2_o that_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v that_o fear_n of_o god_n which_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v so_o much_o commend_v unto_o we_o and_o cause_v those_o who_o in_o their_o heart_n embrace_v it_o to_o be_v 12._o pro._n 28._o 14._o deut._n 6._o 13._o &_o 10._o 12._o happy_a and_o bless_a according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o which_o blessedness_n that_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o let_v we_o labour_v after_o this_o fear_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o excellency_n and_o profit_n of_o it_o that_o our_o heart_n be_v inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o we_o may_v careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v obtain_v it_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o herein_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o comprise_v in_o it_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o be_v usual_o put_v for_o the_o whole_a service_n of_o god_n wherein_o the_o whole_a man_n be_v to_o be_v employ_v according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n let_v we_o hear_v the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a matter_n 13._o eccles_n 12._o 13._o fear_v god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n for_o this_o be_v the_o whole_a of_o man_n second_o it_o be_v call_v in_o this_o respect_n the_o head_n and_o beginning_n of_o wisdom_n that_o be_v 7._o psal_n 111._o 10._o pro._n 1._o 7._o of_o all_o godliness_n and_o true_a religion_n three_o it_o give_v grace_n and_o virtue_n unto_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o make_v they_o acceptable_a in_o god_n sight_n for_o our_o whole_a conversation_n must_v be_v a_o constant_a walk_n in_o god_n fear_n in_o it_o we_o 31._o act._n 9_o 31._o must_v worship_v and_o serve_v god_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n by_o it_o our_o sanctification_n be_v perfect_v 12._o ps_n 2._o 11._o &_o 5._o 7._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 1._o phil._n 2._o 12._o and_o our_o salvation_n wrought_v out_o and_o finish_v the_o profit_n of_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v also_o inestimable_a for_o it_o restrain_v we_o from_o all_o vice_n and_o sin_n according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n a_o wise_a man_n fear_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_a and_o of_o 9_o pro._n 14._o 16._o &_o 8._o 13._o psal_n 4._o 4._o gen._n 39_o 9_o david_n stand_v in_o awe_n and_o sin_v not_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o joseph_n who_o have_v his_o ear_n and_o heart_n stop_v against_o the_o unchaste_a allurement_n of_o his_o mistress_n by_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o egyptian_a midwife_n who_o by_o the_o 21._o exod._n 1._o 17_o 21._o fear_n of_o god_n be_v keep_v from_o obey_v the_o wicked_a edict_n of_o the_o king_n whereas_o contrariwise_o the_o want_n of_o this_o fear_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o disobedience_n and_o sin_n as_o abraham_n impli_v in_o his_o speech_n to_o pharaoh_n and_o the_o 11._o gen._n 20._o 11._o apostle_n plain_o express_v for_o have_v set_v down_o a_o catalogue_n of_o many_o sin_n he_o conclude_v with_o this_o as_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n 15._o rom._n 3._o 15._o of_o god_n before_o their_o eye_n second_o it_o be_v a_o fountain_n of_o life_n make_v we_o to_o depart_v 27._o pro._n 14._o 27._o from_o the_o snare_n of_o death_n three_o it_o incite_v and_o inable_v we_o to_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n have_v deliver_v his_o law_n wish_v that_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n may_v be_v always_o fraught_v 29._o deut._n 5._o 29._o with_o his_o fear_n that_o thereby_o they_o may_v be_v move_v to_o obey_v it_o and_o the_o preacher_n in_o this_o respect_n comprise_v in_o it_o alone_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o duty_n 13._o pro._n 15._o 33._o eccl._n 12._o 13._o because_o it_o move_v we_o to_o the_o embrace_n of_o they_o all_o four_o it_o deliver_v from_o all_o other_o fear_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o give_v place_n when_o it_o be_v present_a as_o the_o sun_n all_o other_o inferior_a light_n for_o if_o we_o fear_v god_n we_o will_v not_o fear_v the_o threaten_n of_o man_n if_o we_o fear_v he_o that_o can_v cast_v body_n and_o soul_n into_o hell_n we_o need_v not_o fear_v they_o that_o can_v only_o and_o that_o by_o his_o 5._o act._n 5._o 29._o luk._n 12._o 5._o permission_n kill_v the_o body_n as_o our_o saviour_n impli_v five_o it_o make_v we_o partaker_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n promise_v in_o this_o life_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v the_o 2._o psal_n 34._o 9_o esa_n 66._o 2._o lord_n want_v nothing_o which_o be_v good_a but_o god_n be_v present_a with_o such_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o all_o their_o want_n and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o hear_v their_o prayer_n 19_o psal_n 145._o 19_o and_o grant_v their_o desire_n final_o it_o bring_v with_o it_o everlasting_a blessedness_n for_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 14._o psal_n 128._o 1._o &_o 112._o pro._n 28._o 14._o and_o happy_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v always_o but_o he_o that_o harden_v his_o heart_n shall_v fall_v into_o mischief_n which_o promise_n belong_v not_o alone_o to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n but_o also_o to_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o for_o their_o seed_n shall_v be_v mighty_a 2._o psal_n 112._o 2._o upon_o earth_n and_o their_o generation_n bless_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obtain_v this_o fear_n of_o god_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o attain_v unto_o this_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v diverse_a first_o to_o consider_v and_o meditate_v of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n as_o of_o his_o omnisciency_n whereby_o he_o see_v all_o thing_n even_o the_o secret_a corner_n of_o our_o heart_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n whereby_o he_o be_v able_a to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o fear_v he_o or_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v he_o of_o his_o justice_n whereby_o he_o impartial_o judge_v all_o man_n without_o respect_n of_o person_n of_o his_o truth_n which_o never_o fail_v in_o his_o promise_n or_o threaten_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n which_o will_v inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n cause_v we_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v the_o second_o
15._o 10._o grace_n see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a so_o much_o as_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n 13._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 5._o phil._n 2._o 13._o but_o it_o be_v god_n alone_o that_o work_v in_o we_o both_o the_o will_n and_o the_o deed_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o excellency_n and_o utility_n of_o humility_n and_o this_o be_v that_o humility_n which_o as_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o most_o excellent_a so_o unto_o we_o most_o profitable_a and_o therefore_o of_o we_o to_o be_v much_o esteem_v and_o earnest_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o desire_v it_o be_v most_o excellent_a as_o be_v the_o most_o beautiful_a ornament_n which_o make_v we_o appear_v glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o deck_v ourselves_o with_o it_o yea_o it_o adorn_v all_o other_o virtue_n make_v they_o as_o the_o foil_n the_o jewel_n be_v in_o themselves_o rich_a and_o beautiful_a much_o more_o precious_a and_o glorious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a also_o for_o when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o and_o become_v even_o with_o the_o earth_n we_o be_v thereby_o preserve_v from_o fall_v and_o when_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n yea_o if_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o the_o lord_n will_v exalt_v we_o and_o if_o with_o the_o poor_a publican_n we_o 12._o 1._o cor._n 15._o 32._o luk._n 18._o 12._o acknowledge_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v depart_v justify_v and_o find_v god_n faithful_a 9_o 1._o joh._n 1._o 9_o of_o his_o promise_n in_o forgive_a we_o our_o sin_n so_o the_o apostle_n james_n humble_v yourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o shall_v lift_v you_o up_o and_o the_o apostle_n 35._o jam._n 4._o 10._o pro._n 15._o 35._o peter_n humble_v yourselves_o therefore_o under_o the_o mighty_a hand_n of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v exalt_v you_o in_o due_a time_n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n exalt_v the_o humble_a by_o enrich_v they_o with_o all_o his_o gift_n both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a with_o temporal_a benefit_n for_o by_o humility_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v riches_n honour_n 4._o pro._n 22._o 4._o and_o life_n with_o spiritual_a grace_n for_o he_o resist_v the_o proud_a but_o give_v his_o 5._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 5._o grace_n to_o the_o humble_a he_o fill_v the_o hungry_a with_o good_a thing_n but_o send_v the_o proud_a empty_a away_o for_o he_o 2._o he_o psal_n 25._o 9_o mat_n 11._o 25._o pro._n 11._o 2._o teach_v they_o his_o way_n and_o reveal_v unto_o they_o the_o secret_n of_o his_o kingdom_n make_v they_o thereby_o wise_a unto_o their_o salvation_n he_o give_v they_o the_o grace_n of_o justification_n and_o the_o 28._o the_o luk_n 18._o 12._o mat._n 11._o 28._o forgiveness_n of_o of_o all_o their_o sin_n he_o make_v they_o 15._o they_o gen._n 32._o 10._o 1._o chro._n 29._o 15._o thankful_a in_o prosperity_n acknowledge_v themselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o david_n less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o that_o all_o the_o good_a which_o they_o have_v they_o have_v receive_v it_o from_o god_n and_o not_o only_o patient_a but_o also_o thankful_a 22._o thankful_a lam._n 3._o 22._o in_o great_a affliction_n acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o they_o be_v not_o utter_o consume_v he_o bless_v they_o with_o his_o 29._o his_o esa_n 57_o 15._o job_n 22._o 29._o presence_n take_v delight_n to_o dwell_v with_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o so_o with_o his_o power_n and_o providence_n safegard_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a final_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v he_o crow_v humility_n with_o eternal_a glory_n and_o felicity_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n bless_v be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n for_o they_o be_v the_o kingdom_n 3._o mat._n 5._o 3._o of_o heaven_n so_o that_o humility_n be_v not_o only_a itself_o a_o most_o excellent_a grace_n but_o the_o chief_a mean_n also_o of_o obtain_v all_o other_o grace_n see_v god_n give_v they_o only_o to_o the_o humble_a for_o they_o only_o shall_v have_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n best_a and_o most_o precious_a gift_n who_o will_v be_v thankful_a unto_o god_n for_o they_o those_o only_o be_v thankful_a who_o high_o esteem_v they_o and_o they_o alone_o make_v this_o estimate_n who_o have_v feel_v the_o want_n of_o they_o and_o earnest_o desire_v they_o and_o they_o and_o no_o other_o have_v thus_o do_v who_o be_v thorough_o humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o their_o own_o poverty_n emptiness_n and_o nakedness_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o humility_n and_o thus_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v with_o that_o love_n of_o this_o excellent_a and_o profitable_a grace_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n careful_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v often_o and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o god_n excellency_n and_o infiniteness_n in_o wisdom_n glory_n power_n justice_n and_o goodness_n and_o then_o the_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o worth_n will_v vanish_v like_o the_o light_n of_o a_o candle_n when_o the_o sun_n shine_v in_o its_o full_a brightness_n and_o our_o seem_a perfection_n which_o much_o please_v we_o when_o we_o behold_v it_o alone_o or_o compare_v it_o with_o other_o who_o come_v short_a of_o we_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v nothing_o but_o imperfection_n and_o we_o vile_a and_o of_o no_o worth_n in_o our_o own_o eye_n second_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o state_n as_o it_o be_v with_o that_o it_o be_v in_o our_o creation_n and_o there_o will_v be_v great_a cause_n of_o humiliation_n in_o the_o best_a gift_n and_o grace_n in_o we_o see_v they_o be_v but_o the_o ruin_n of_o a_o old_a building_n and_o like_o base_a worn-out_a rag_n of_o sumptuous_a apparel_n three_o let_v we_o compare_v our_o virtue_n and_o duty_n with_o that_o which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o so_o we_o shall_v have_v good_a cause_n to_o be_v cast_v down_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o imperfection_n when_o we_o see_v what_o perfection_n even_o upon_o the_o penalty_n of_o the_o curse_n it_o exact_v of_o us._n four_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o matter_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v and_o into_o which_o we_o shall_v again_o be_v resolve_v and_o then_o may_v we_o in_o all_o humility_n say_v with_o job_n to_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o to_o the_o 14._o job_n 17._o 14._o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n yea_o with_o david_n that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n and_o acknowledge_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o 27._o psal_n 22._o 6._o gen._n 18._o 27._o ash_n unworthy_a to_o appear_v in_o god_n presence_n or_o to_o make_v any_o suit_n unto_o he_o five_o let_v we_o set_v our_o many_o and_o grievous_a sin_n before_o we_o our_o original_a corruption_n which_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o wickedness_n and_o our_o actual_a transgression_n both_o of_o omission_n and_o commission_n and_o withal_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o curse_v of_o the_o law_n due_a unto_o they_o and_o this_o will_v make_v we_o with_o the_o publican_n to_o cast_v down_o our_o eye_n and_o smite_v our_o breast_n and_o with_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n to_o cry_v out_o god_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n 18._o luk._n 18._o six_o with_o our_o grace_n and_o virtue_n let_v we_o compare_v our_o vice_n and_o corruption_n and_o so_o our_o few_o grain_n of_o gold_n will_v be_v cover_v with_o such_o a_o mass_n of_o dross_n our_o small_a quantity_n of_o good_a corn_n mix_v with_o so_o much_o chaff_n that_o our_o good_a part_n will_v not_o so_o much_o lift_v we_o up_o as_o our_o ill_n will_v pull_v down_o and_o humble_v we_o if_o we_o weigh_v they_o in_o the_o balance_n of_o a_o unpartial_a judgement_n seventh_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o we_o have_v nothing_o but_o what_o we_o have_v receive_v 10._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 7._o and_o 15._o 10._o and_o that_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o be_v that_o we_o be_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o boast_v as_o though_o we_o have_v not_o receive_v they_o but_o retain_v the_o joy_n and_o comfort_n of_o god_n grace_n unto_o ourselves_o let_v we_o return_v all_o the_o praise_n and_o 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o glory_n unto_o he_o who_o gift_n they_o be_v and_o not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o proud_a owner_n but_o as_o humble_a and_o thankful_a debtor_n eight_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o what_o good_a thing_n soever_o be_v in_o we_o they_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n of_o 2._o luk._n 16._o 2._o which_o we_o must_v give_v a_o account_n at_o
have_v other_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o consequent_o see_v we_o desire_v that_o our_o neighbour_n shall_v with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n advance_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v our_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n respect_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n justice_n and_o righteousness_n require_v the_o same_o at_o our_o hand_n towards_o they_o namely_o that_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o our_o power_n we_o be_v ever_o ready_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n which_o tend_v to_o their_o good_a and_o to_o the_o preservation_n of_o their_o honour_n person_n life_n purity_n chastity_n wealth_n and_o good_a name_n not_o so_o much_o as_o entertain_v a_o thought_n or_o first_o motion_n in_o our_o mind_n or_o heart_n which_o in_o any_o of_o these_o or_o other_o respect_n may_v tend_v to_o their_o hurt_n and_o prejudice_n of_o which_o justice_n or_o righteousness_n there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o one_o distributive_a whereby_o we_o do_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o their_o due_a and_o that_o which_o of_o right_n appertain_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o geometrical_a proportion_n which_o have_v respect_n in_o this_o distribution_n unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o place_n person_n and_o such_o other_o relation_n and_o circumstance_n and_o be_v in_o all_o thing_n carry_v with_o due_a regard_n of_o equity_n and_o moderation_n the_o other_o be_v commutative_a which_o be_v usual_o exercise_v in_o commerce_n and_o mutual_a deal_n and_o trade_v one_o with_o another_o as_o in_o change_v borrow_a lend_v buy_v sell_v let_v set_v and_o such_o like_a affair_n of_o this_o life_n the_o general_a rule_n whereof_o be_v that_o we_o keep_v from_o no_o man_n his_o right_n but_o pay_v every_o man_n his_o debt_n and_o due_a in_o which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v a_o arithmetical_a proportion_n perform_v all_o these_o duty_n of_o justice_n in_o a_o strict_a equality_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o place_n or_o person_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o the_o other_o main_a duty_n be_v sobriety_n which_o comprehend_v under_o it_o all_o duty_n which_o respect_v our_o own_o person_n the_o which_o in_o a_o general_a sense_n as_o 12_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mark_v 5._o 15._o luke_n 8._o 35._o act_n 26._o 25._o tit._n 1._o 8._o &_o 2._o 12_o it_o be_v to_o be_v here_o understand_v signify_v soundness_n of_o mind_n which_o order_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o good_a and_o safety_n of_o our_o person_n and_o state_n and_o thus_o the_o word_n which_o be_v translate_v sobriety_n be_v take_v in_o the_o scripture_n for_o a_o sound_a mind_n so_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o demoniac_n be_v by_o our_o saviour_n christ_n restore_v to_o his_o right_a mind_n and_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o he_o be_v not_o mad_a but_o speak_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o soberness_n that_o be_v of_o a_o right_n and_o sound_a mind_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o safety_n and_o salvation_n of_o himself_o and_o other_o and_o exhort_v all_o man_n to_o be_v wise_a unto_o sobriety_n or_o to_o think_v sober_o not_o strain_v 3._o rom._n 12._o 3._o their_o wit_n above_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o gift_n which_o be_v the_o next_o way_n to_o crack_v and_o lose_v they_o and_o thus_o elsewhere_o he_o oppose_v these_o two_o the_o one_o against_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 13._o the_o other_o to_o be_v sober_a and_o to_o be_v beside_o ourselves_o sobriety_n therefore_o be_v a_o virtue_n or_o habit_n proceed_v from_o a_o sound_a mind_n spiritual_a wisdom_n and_o judgement_n whereby_o we_o be_v enable_v to_o rule_v and_o order_n ourselves_o with_o all_o our_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o mind_n and_o body_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o about_o which_o they_o be_v exercise_v to_o our_o good_a safety_n and_o salvation_n first_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v the_o mind_n to_o the_o use_v of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o enlighten_v with_o save_v knowledge_n the_o memory_n as_o a_o faithful_a register_n to_o retain_v good_a thing_n the_o conscience_n to_o perform_v its_o office_n right_o in_o excuse_v and_o accuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v conformable_a to_o the_o holy_a will_n of_o god_n the_o affection_n to_o covet_v after_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o unlimited_a desire_n and_o temporal_a good_a thing_n with_o moderation_n temperance_n and_o purity_n and_o the_o body_n in_o all_o holiness_n and_o honour_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o fit_a temple_n for_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o a_o ready_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o all_o good_a action_n and_o thus_o it_o rule_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o faculty_n and_o part_n of_o he_o as_o they_o be_v exercise_v about_o their_o several_a and_o particular_a object_n cause_v the_o mind_n to_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o memory_n to_o retain_v or_o cast_v out_o the_o conscience_n to_o accuse_v or_o excuse_v the_o will_n to_o choose_v or_o reject_v the_o affection_n to_o love_v and_o desire_n or_o to_o hate_v and_o contemn_v the_o body_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v all_o thing_n good_a or_o evil_n when_o they_o be_v propound_v unto_o they_o and_o in_o respect_n of_o these_o several_a sort_n of_o object_n this_o virtue_n of_o sobriety_n have_v place_n and_o be_v command_v in_o every_o precept_n of_o the_o second_o table_n for_o as_o it_o rule_v and_o order_v we_o about_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o honour_n and_o authority_n it_o be_v require_v in_o the_o first_o commandment_n as_o about_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o life_n our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o six_o as_o about_o our_o chastity_n purity_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n drink_n and_o apparel_n in_o the_o seven_o as_o about_o our_o good_n and_o possession_n either_o in_o get_v or_o use_v they_o righteous_o and_o just_o in_o the_o eight_o as_o about_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o good_a name_n in_o the_o nine_o as_o about_o withstand_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o suggestion_n unto_o sin_n and_o the_o recover_n of_o original_a righteousness_n and_o holy_a concupiscence_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n in_o the_o ten_o and_o last_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n but_o see_v our_o saviour_n have_v comprise_v both_o these_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n under_o charity_n and_o have_v make_v love_n the_o whole_a sum_n of_o 14._o matth._n 22._o 39_o &_o 19_o 19_o gal._n 5._o 14._o the_o law_n our_o love_n towards_o god_n of_o the_o first_o table_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n of_o the_o second_o table_n i_o will_v consider_v of_o they_o both_o under_o this_o one_o first_o general_o and_o afterward_o more_o special_o in_o every_o several_a commandment_n for_o charity_n and_o true_a love_n towards_o ourselves_o move_v we_o out_o of_o a_o sound_n and_o right_a mind_n to_o perform_v in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n all_o good_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o our_o safety_n and_o salvation_n and_o charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n as_o it_o move_v we_o to_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o so_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o do_v unto_o ourselves_o or_o will_v have_v other_o do_v unto_o us._n now_o this_o charity_n be_v a_o gift_n or_o grace_n of_o god_n infuse_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n which_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n love_n towards_o we_o in_o christ_n work_v true_a and_o fervent_a love_n towards_o they_o again_o do_v move_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o and_o all_o man_n as_o ourselves_o and_o as_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o for_o god_n sake_n and_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o no_o natural_a habit_n for_o natural_o as_o we_o be_v hater_n of_o god_n and_o man_n so_o even_o of_o ourselves_o neither_o be_v any_o hatred_n of_o a_o enemy_n so_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n as_o carnal_a self-love_n which_o be_v a_o chief_a cause_n and_o mean_n of_o deprive_v we_o here_o of_o all_o grace_n and_o of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o love_v one_o another_o tell_v we_o where_o we_o must_v have_v this_o gift_n let_v we_o say_v he_o love_v one_o another_o 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 7._o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n neither_o be_v it_o a_o common_a gift_n of_o god_n but_o a_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o as_o the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o as_o the_o cause_n so_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o be_v shed_v
example_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o our_o imitation_n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o child_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n for_o he_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o rise_v on_o the_o evil_a and_o the_o good_a and_o send_v rain_n on_o the_o just_a and_o on_o the_o unjust_a and_o also_o by_o his_o parable_n of_o the_o man_n which_o fall_v among_o thief_n who_o be_v a_o jew_n 30._o luk._n 10._o 29._o 30._o be_v relieve_v by_o a_o samaritane_n though_o a_o enemy_n to_o that_o nation_n and_o therefore_o approve_v as_o a_o neighbour_n unto_o he_o all_o man_n therefore_o be_v our_o neighbour_n they_o be_v all_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n to_o be_v love_v of_o we_o with_o such_o love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o quality_n as_o be_v sincere_a unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a even_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o although_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o quantity_n we_o may_v and_o aught_o in_o our_o love_n to_o observe_v diverse_a degree_n for_o see_v we_o love_v other_o in_o and_o for_o god_n therefore_o we_o must_v love_v those_o above_o other_o which_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o our_o kindred_n in_o the_o spirit_n brethren_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a father_n and_o fellow_n member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n in_o who_o the_o image_n of_o god_n most_o bright_o shine_v so_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o commonwealth_n more_o than_o a_o private_a man_n and_o among_o private_a man_n our_o parent_n child_n kindred_n 8._o gal._n 6._o 10._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o familiar_a friend_n and_o benefactor_n more_o than_o stranger_n or_o ordinary_a man_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o mean_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n namely_o as_o ourselves_o the_o manner_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v that_o we_o love_v they_o as_o ourselves_o in_o which_o the_o love_n of_o our_o own_o person_n be_v necessary_o imply_v 39_o levit._fw-la 19_o 18._o mat._n 22._o 39_o for_o if_o the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n then_o must_v our_o charity_n begin_v at_o home_n and_o from_o it_o as_o from_o the_o fountain_n the_o stream_n of_o brotherly_a love_n must_v spring_v and_o flow_v and_o howsoever_o we_o have_v in_o the_o scripture_n no_o direct_a precept_n injoin_v we_o to_o love_v ourselves_o yet_o it_o be_v necessary_o imply_v first_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_n god_n for_o see_v love_n unit_v we_o unto_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a good_a and_o fountain_n of_o all_o happiness_n we_o chief_o love_v ourselves_o in_o love_v he_o in_o who_o fruition_n consist_v all_o blessedness_n and_o felicity_n second_o in_o all_o those_o commandment_n which_o require_v of_o we_o that_o we_o seek_v our_o own_o good_a and_o preservation_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a both_o by_o avoid_v all_o sin_n which_o will_v hurt_v we_o as_o self-murder_n uncleanness_n prodigality_n expose_v of_o our_o fame_n and_o good_a name_n to_o slander_n and_o imputation_n and_o by_o embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o practise_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o may_v further_o our_o everlasting_a salvation_n beside_o where_o our_o saviour_n say_v that_o whosoever_o love_v his_o own_o life_n better_o than_o he_o 29._o eph_n 5._o 28_o 29._o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o he_o impli_v that_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o but_o with_o such_o a_o love_n as_o be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o he_o who_o have_v love_v we_o better_o than_o his_o own_o life_n and_o the_o apostle_n in_o press_v a_o man_n love_n towards_o his_o wife_n which_o ought_v to_o exceed_v all_o other_o natural_a love_n because_o of_o that_o near_a union_n between_o they_o whereby_o they_o become_v one_o flesh_n use_v this_o as_o a_o reason_n that_o no_o man_n ever_o hate_v his_o own_o flesh_n imply_v thereby_o that_o see_v man_n and_o wife_n be_v both_o one_o therefore_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o wife_n as_o ourselves_o and_o consequent_o ourselves_o first_o according_a to_o which_o rule_n we_o be_v to_o love_v they_o §._o sect._n 8_o that_o natural_a and_o carnal_a self_n love_n be_v not_o the_o rule_n of_o love_v our_o neighbour_n but_o that_o which_o be_v holy_a and_o spiritual_a but_o see_v our_o natural_a love_n of_o ourselves_o be_v carnal_a and_o earthly_a plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o be_v no_o better_a than_o true_a hatred_n in_o respect_n of_o those_o miserable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n which_o it_o produce_v both_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n therefore_o this_o carnal_a love_n ought_v not_o to_o be_v our_o rule_n in_o love_v our_o neighbour_n although_o in_o truth_n we_o can_v love_v they_o with_o no_o other_o while_o this_o love_n rule_v and_o sway_v in_o we_o but_o first_o this_o love_n must_v be_v mortify_v in_o we_o and_o in_o stead_n thereof_o our_o heart_n must_v be_v replenish_v with_o a_o just_a and_o holy_a love_n whereby_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o and_o for_o god_n for_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o he_o who_o we_o chief_o love_v and_o with_o he_o of_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o happiness_n and_o when_o we_o thus_o true_o love_v ourselves_o according_a to_o this_o rule_n we_o must_v love_v our_o brethren_n so_o that_o when_o we_o be_v command_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o 17._o levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o it_o be_v not_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v so_o love_v they_o as_o we_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n with_o a_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a love_n which_o will_v draw_v they_o together_o with_o we_o into_o eternal_a death_n and_o destruction_n and_o be_v therefore_o to_o be_v esteem_v no_o better_a than_o hatred_n but_o as_o we_o ought_v to_o love_v ourselves_o in_o the_o state_n of_o regeneration_n with_o a_o right_n lawful_a and_o holy_a love_n which_o be_v always_o subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o love_v he_o first_o and_o chief_o do_v cause_v we_o to_o love_v they_o in_o and_z for_o he_o and_o not_o in_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v carnal_a and_o sinful_a in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o love_v all_o man_n even_o our_o enemy_n yea_o the_o most_o wicked_a in_o the_o world_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n which_o be_v god_n workmanship_n so_o not_o our_o dear_a friend_n in_o respect_n of_o their_o vice_n or_o their_o vice_n together_o with_o they_o see_v our_o love_n must_v be_v subordinate_a to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o as_o we_o love_v their_o person_n which_o he_o also_o love_v so_o must_v we_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o corruption_n even_o as_o we_o ought_v also_o to_o hate_v our_o own_o because_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v they_o and_o we_o must_v love_v ourselves_o and_o they_o according_a to_o god_n will_v and_o not_o contrary_a unto_o it_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o god_n love_n and_o not_o when_o there_o be_v any_o opposition_n between_o they_o and_o thus_o david_n who_o mourn_v for_o his_o enemy_n because_o they_o 22._o ps_n 119._o 136_o 137_o psal_n 119._o 113._o psal_n 139._o 21_o 22._o keep_v not_o god_n law_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o person_n yet_o hate_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o sin_n which_o be_v hateful_a to_o god_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v §._o sect._n 9_o the_o property_n of_o lawful_a self-love_n now_o the_o lawful_a and_o right_a love_n of_o ourselves_o have_v diverse_a property_n for_o first_o it_o be_v unfeigned_a and_o not_o counterfeit_a and_o dissemble_v and_o seat_v and_o settle_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o not_o in_o the_o tongue_n and_o lip_n only_o second_o it_o be_v fervent_a and_o effectual_a and_o not_o cold_a remiss_a and_o careless_a three_o constant_a and_o permanent_a and_o not_o fickle_a and_o mutable_a alienate_v and_o estrange_v by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o such_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v towards_o our_o neighbour_n sincere_a and_o unfeigned_a fervent_a and_o effectual_a seek_v by_o all_o mean_v their_o good_a not_o only_o in_o word_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o action_n do_v 12._o mat._n 7._o 12._o that_o unto_o they_o which_o we_o will_v have_v they_o do_v unto_o we_o and_o final_o we_o must_v love_v they_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o not_o alienate_v our_o affection_n from_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o frailty_n and_o imperfection_n and_o thus_o we_o be_v to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n either_o with_o a_o common_a and_o natural_a love_n sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n or_o with_o a_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a as_o every_o man_n out_o of_o a_o natural_a love_n do_v seek_v
his_o own_o good_a the_o preservation_n of_o his_o life_n the_o welfare_n and_o health_n of_o his_o body_n the_o chastity_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o wife_n the_o prosperity_n of_o his_o estate_n and_o his_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n so_o ought_v we_o with_o like_a love_n to_o seek_v by_o all_o mean_v the_o good_a and_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o every_o of_o these_o and_o all_o other_o respect_n the_o special_a and_o spiritual_a love_n whereby_o a_o man_n love_v himself_o cause_v he_o chief_o to_o seek_v the_o enrich_n of_o his_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a grace_n and_o to_o further_a by_o all_o mean_v his_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o with_o such_o love_n also_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n do_v they_o all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o body_n and_o state_n but_o principal_o in_o seek_v their_o spiritual_a good_a and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n §._o sect._n 10_o that_o we_o must_v love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o christ_n have_v love_v us._n but_o because_o our_o love_n of_o ourselves_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n be_v whilst_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o life_n weak_a and_o imperfect_a and_o therefore_o no_o fit_a rule_n for_o our_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n to_o be_v square_v by_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v propound_v unto_o we_o a_o much_o more_o perfect_a pattern_n for_o our_o imitation_n even_o that_o most_o admirable_a and_o divine_a love_n wherewith_o he_o have_v love_v we_o this_o be_v my_o commandment_n that_o you_o love_v one_o another_o as_o i_o have_v love_v 12._o joh._n 15._o 12._o you_o as_o therefore_o christ_n have_v love_v we_o first_o before_o we_o love_v he_o or_o any_o way_n deserve_v his_o love_n and_o hereby_o move_v we_o to_o love_v he_o again_o so_o 19_o 1._o joh._n 4._o 19_o ought_v we_o to_o prevent_v one_o another_o with_o our_o love_n and_o thereby_o provoke_v they_o to_o return_v unto_o we_o the_o like_a duty_n second_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o his_o 8._o rom._n 5._o 8._o elect_a free_o without_o any_o respect_n of_o merit_n yea_o when_o we_o be_v stranger_n sinner_n and_o enemy_n not_o because_o of_o any_o goodness_n in_o we_o but_o that_o by_o his_o love_n he_o may_v bring_v we_o to_o good_a so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v free_a and_o not_o mercenary_a so_o far_o forth_o as_o it_o may_v redound_v to_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o we_o must_v love_v stranger_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o familiar_a acquaintance_n our_o enemy_n that_o we_o may_v make_v they_o our_o friend_n and_o even_o those_o that_o be_v now_o evil_a and_o sinner_n that_o we_o may_v bring_v they_o to_o grace_n and_o goodness_n three_o as_o christ_n love_v all_o the_o elect_a without_o respect_n of_o person_n both_o old_a and_o young_a rich_a and_o poor_a base_a and_o noble_a wise_a and_o simple_a so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o sort_n and_o condition_n of_o man_n in_o who_o we_o find_v already_o or_o may_v hope_v to_o find_v hereafter_o the_o sign_n and_o mark_n of_o god_n election_n four_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o perfect_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o manner_n with_o a_o sincere_a and_o ardent_a love_n and_o not_o in_o tongue_n and_o profession_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n so_o as_o no_o water_n of_o affliction_n nor_o death_n itself_o can_v 6._o cant._n 8_o 6._o drown_v or_o damp_n so_o ought_v we_o strive_v to_o love_v one_o another_o and_o to_o be_v ready_a according_a to_o his_o example_n when_o just_a occasion_n be_v offer_v to_o seal_v and_o approve_v 16._o 1._o john_n 3._o 16._o our_o love_n towards_o they_o even_o with_o the_o shed_n of_o our_o blood_n five_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o who_o be_v in_o he_o elect_v of_o his_o father_n in_o a_o special_a and_o peculiar_a manner_n above_o all_o other_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n have_v give_v himself_o for_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n who_o have_v love_v i_o 20._o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o give_v himself_o for_o i_o so_o ought_v we_o to_o love_v all_o with_o a_o general_a and_o common_a love_n but_o god_n elect_v with_o a_o peculiar_a and_o special_a love_n above_o the_o rest_n and_o be_v ready_a as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o but_o especial_o 10._o gal._n 6._o 10._o unto_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n last_o as_o christ_n love_v we_o with_o a_o constant_a love_n and_o to_o the_o end_n and_o will_v not_o reject_v we_o for_o our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n because_o in_o his_o love_n he_o respect_v not_o his_o own_o profit_n but_o our_o salvation_n so_o ought_v our_o love_n to_o be_v constant_a towards_o our_o neighbour_n and_o not_o to_o languish_v and_o faint_a upon_o slight_a occasion_n respect_v herein_o not_o our_o own_o profit_n but_o their_o benefit_n and_o above_o all_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o their_o body_n and_o soul_n cap._n x._o of_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v charity_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v that_o charity_n both_o towards_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o second_o table_n in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o some_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o all_o which_o will_v reduce_v unto_o these_o their_o head_n the_o excellency_n utility_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o charity_n herein_o appear_v in_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v it_o the_o sum_n of_o all_o other_o duty_n and_o virtue_n require_v in_o the_o second_o 39_o mat._n 22._o 39_o table_n so_o that_o if_o we_o have_v charity_n we_o have_v all_o moral_a virtue_n if_o that_o be_v want_v we_o be_v destitute_a of_o they_o all_o yea_o the_o apostle_n not_o without_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n do_v seem_v to_o go_v further_o make_v this_o charity_n the_o epitome_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o whole_a law_n he_o that_o love_v another_o say_v 8._o rom._n 13._o 8._o paul_n have_v fulfil_v the_o law_n if_o you_o fulfil_v the_o royal_a law_n say_v james_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o you_o do_v well_o where_o either_o by_o a_o synecdoche_n of_o the_o whole_a for_o the_o part_n we_o be_v as_o some_o do_v to_o understand_v the_o second_o table_n only_o or_o because_o true_a obedience_n to_o it_o do_v necessary_o infer_v our_o obedience_n to_o the_o first_o in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n and_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o it_o it_o may_v not_o unfit_o comprehend_v our_o total_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n second_o in_o that_o the_o apostle_n prefer_v 13._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 31._o &_o 13._o 13._o it_o before_o those_o chief_a and_o fundamental_a virtue_n faith_n and_o hope_n and_o that_o both_o because_o if_o we_o consider_v they_o mere_o in_o themselves_o it_o be_v of_o a_o more_o excellent_a nature_n and_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o extent_n both_o of_o latitude_n and_o time_n for_o whereas_o they_o respect_v ourselves_o only_o and_o our_o own_o salvation_n this_o extend_v to_o the_o good_a and_o salvation_n of_o many_o other_o and_o whereas_o they_o continue_v only_o for_o this_o life_n charity_n attain_v to_o its_o great_a perfection_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o shall_v ever_o remain_v as_o a_o principal_a part_n of_o our_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o thus_o also_o the_o apostle_n peter_n commend_v charity_n unto_o we_o above_o all_o other_o duty_n above_o all_o thing_n say_v he_o have_v fervent_a 8._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 8._o charity_n among_o yourselves_o for_o charity_n shall_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n final_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o excellency_n of_o charity_n whereas_o he_o exhort_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o put_v on_o charity_n as_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n or_o the_o most_o perfect_a bond_n see_v we_o be_v thereby_o unite_v unto_o christ_n our_o 14._o col._n 3._o 14._o head_n and_z as_o fellow-member_n one_o with_o another_o for_o howsoever_o we_o be_v thus_o unite_v first_o and_o principal_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n yet_o this_o bond_n of_o union_n be_v perfect_v and_o make_v more_o firm_a and_o strong_a by_o this_o grace_n of_o charity_n which_o transform_v and_o change_v we_o into_o the_o very_a nature_n of_o the_o thing_n belove_v do_v cause_v we_o to_o become_v one_o with_o they_o and_o so_o inseparable_o unite_v that_o nothing_o in_o the_o world_n no_o not_o death_n 6._o cant._n 8._o 6._o itself_o be_v of_o sufficient_a force_n to_o pull_v we_o asunder_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o
respect_n of_o our_o neighbour_n second_o charity_n be_v to_o be_v embrace_v of_o we_o as_o the_o most_o profitable_a virtue_n both_o to_o other_o and_o ourselves_o to_o other_o because_o it_o make_v we_o willing_a and_o 4._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 4._o ready_a to_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o we_o desire_v of_o other_o to_o be_v do_v unto_o we_o for_o it_o suffer_v with_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a all_o wrong_n and_o injury_n and_o seek_v to_o gain_v they_o who_o be_v thus_o injurious_a by_o all_o duty_n of_o love_n it_o be_v so_o kind_a that_o be_v provoke_v it_o seek_v not_o revenge_n but_o labour_v to_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n it_o envy_v not_o the_o prosperity_n of_o those_o that_o be_v above_o we_o but_o cause_v we_o to_o rejoice_v with_o they_o in_o all_o their_o happiness_n it_o be_v not_o puff_v up_o with_o pride_n nor_o vaunt_v itself_o above_o those_o who_o be_v inferior_a unto_o we_o either_o in_o virtue_n or_o in_o those_o reward_n with_o which_o god_n in_o this_o life_n crow_v they_o it_o do_v not_o behave_v itself_o unseemly_a but_o observe_v a_o just_a decorum_n and_o a_o 5._o verse_n 5._o modest_a and_o sober_a course_n in_o all_o condition_n it_o seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o joint_o advance_v our_o neighbour_n good_a in_o many_o thing_n depart_v from_o her_o own_o right_a when_o great_a benefit_n may_v redound_v to_o other_o it_o be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v to_o unjust_a anger_n but_o bear_v with_o many_o fault_n for_o their_o better_a reformation_n in_o consideration_n of_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n it_o think_v no_o evil_a nor_o intend_v hurt_v unto_o any_o neither_o be_v it_o suspicious_a to_o take_v any_o thing_n in_o the_o worst_a part_n which_o may_v admit_v of_o a_o more_o favourable_a interpretation_n it_o rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n nor_o sport_v itself_o in_o other_o man_n fall_n and_o infirmity_n 6._o verse_n 6._o but_o rather_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o humane_a frailty_n it_o lament_v their_o sin_n and_o desire_v their_o repentance_n and_o reformation_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v and_o contrariwise_o it_o rejoice_v when_o as_o they_o approve_v their_o profession_n of_o truth_n in_o their_o practice_n of_o righteousness_n it_o bear_v all_o thing_n with_o meekness_n 8._o verse_n 7_o 8._o and_o patience_n and_o revenge_v not_o injury_n but_o leave_v vengeance_n to_o god_n unto_o who_o it_o belong_v it_o believe_v all_o thing_n credible_a and_o easy_o admit_v all_o just_a apology_n and_o excuse_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o manifest_v of_o innocency_n in_o other_o or_o at_o least_o less_o faultinesse_n it_o hope_v all_o thing_n and_o when_o there_o be_v no_o appearance_n of_o good_a in_o our_o righteousness_n expect_v their_o reformation_n and_o amendment_n and_o despair_v not_o of_o their_o future_a repentance_n final_o it_o endure_v all_o thing_n and_o cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o evil_n and_o be_v not_o weary_v in_o well-doing_n but_o continue_v constant_a in_o do_v and_o suffer_v all_o thing_n which_o may_v any_o way_n tend_v to_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o profit_n of_o charity_n in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o and_o as_o it_o be_v profitable_a to_o all_o other_o so_o most_o of_o all_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o it_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o all_o sound_a joy_n and_o true_a comfort_n as_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a sign_n of_o all_o good_a in_o we_o and_o belong_v unto_o we_o of_o all_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o hereby_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n love_v we_o and_o have_v send_v his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o we_o if_o we_o love_v one_o another_o say_v the_o apostle_n god_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o his_o love_n 7._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 12_o 13._o gal._n 5._o 22._o 1._o john_n 4._o 7._o be_v perfect_a in_o us._n hereby_o we_o know_v that_o we_o dwell_v in_o he_o and_o he_o in_o we_o because_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o his_o spirit_n it_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o our_o regeneration_n and_o new-birth_n let_v we_o love_v one_o another_o for_o love_n be_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n of_o our_o illumination_n by_o the_o spirit_n and_o of_o save_v knowledge_n for_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o know_v god_n as_o it_o follow_v in_o the_o same_o place_n and_o again_o he_o that_o 10._o 1._o john_n 2._o 10._o love_v his_o brother_n abide_v in_o the_o light_n and_o there_o be_v no_o occasion_n of_o stumble_v in_o he_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o faith_n for_o faith_n work_v by_o love_n as_o the_o apostle_n 6._o gal._n 5._o 6._o speak_v and_o that_o by_o it_o we_o be_v true_o justify_v before_o god_n for_o if_o we_o be_v so_o charitable_a as_o to_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n then_o have_v the_o lord_n promise_v 14._o mat._n 6._o 14._o that_o he_o will_v forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o infallible_a note_n of_o our_o adoption_n for_o in_o this_o the_o child_n of_o god_n be_v manifest_a and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o 10._o 1._o john_n 3._o 10._o devil_n whosoever_o do_v not_o righteousness_n be_v not_o of_o god_n neither_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n and_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a disciple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n if_o in_o this_o we_o follow_v his_o example_n and_o do_v his_o will_n for_o this_o be_v his_o commandment_n 12._o john_n 15._o 12._o that_o we_o love_v ove_z another_z as_o he_o have_v love_v us._n and_o by_o this_o shall_v all_o man_n 35._o john_n 13._o 35._o know_v that_o we_o be_v his_o disciple_n if_o we_o have_v love_v one_o to_o another_o it_o be_v a_o undoubted_a sign_n of_o all_o other_o grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o and_o principal_o of_o our_o love_n of_o god_n for_o every_o one_o who_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v 20._o 1._o john_n 5._o 1._o 1._o john_n 4._o 20._o of_o he_o and_o if_o any_o man_n say_v i_o love_v god_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v how_o can_v he_o love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v and_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o religion_n for_o if_o we_o love_v 27._o 1._o john_n 3._o 18_o 19_o jam._n 1._o 27._o not_o only_o in_o word_n and_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o may_v hereby_o know_v that_o we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n before_o god_n it_o expel_v all_o servile_a fear_n and_o bring_v peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n in_o love_n but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n yea_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n also_o of_o outward_a 17._o 1._o john_n 4._o 18._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d gregor_n nazian_n pro._n 10._o 12._o 1._o pet._n 4_o 8._o 1._o john_n 3._o 14._o &_o 4._o 17._o peace_n with_o man_n whilst_o it_o bear_v with_o 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commonwealth_n and_o private_o to_o particular_a person_n as_o god_n offer_v unto_o they_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n and_o not_o wasteful_o consume_v they_o on_o their_o own_o lust_n nor_o niggardly_o hoard_v they_o up_o do_v no_o good_a with_o they_o either_o to_o themselves_o or_o other_o the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n and_o the_o poor_a sort_n towards_o they_o be_v that_o as_o god_n have_v advance_v they_o above_o themselves_o in_o these_o temporal_a blessing_n so_o in_o humility_n acknowledge_v their_o preferment_n they_o give_v unto_o they_o that_o respect_n which_o their_o place_n and_o state_n require_v and_o communicate_v unto_o they_o the_o benefit_n of_o their_o labour_n as_o the_o other_o unto_o they_o the_o benefit_n of_o wage_n and_o reward_n second_o that_o they_o reverence_v they_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o ability_n with_o which_o god_n 8._o 1._o sam._n 25._o 8._o have_v enable_v they_o to_o do_v good_a public_o to_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n and_o private_o unto_o themselves_o and_o other_o last_o among_o superior_n in_o excellency_n we_o be_v to_o number_v benefactor_n who_o duty_n be_v to_o give_v 34._o 2._o cor._n 9_o 7._o luk._n 6._o 33_o 34._o their_o benefit_n cheerful_o without_o grudge_v and_o quarrelsome_a wrangle_n which_o displease_v more_o than_o the_o gift_n content_v second_o to_o give_v free_o and_o not_o with_o sordid_a respect_n of_o great_a advantage_n three_o speedy_o while_o 28._o pro._n 3._o 28._o there_o be_v power_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o not_o after_o many_o delay_n four_o discreet_o make_v choice_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o party_n worth_n or_o at_o least_o 40._o mat._n 25._o 40._o present_a necessity_n and_o not_o rash_o and_o careless_o which_o be_v rather_o through_o neglect_n of_o the_o gift_n then_o for_o love_n of_o the_o party_n upon_o who_o it_o be_v bestow_v last_o have_v bestow_v benefit_n they_o must_v not_o boast_v of_o they_o to_o other_o nor_o 5._o jam._n 1._o 5._o insult_v over_o the_o party_n to_o who_o they_o have_v do_v good_a which_o be_v but_o to_o make_v their_o benefit_n as_o a_o golden_a chain_n to_o bind_v they_o to_o slavery_n nor_o final_o to_o upbraid_v they_o with_o what_o they_o have_v do_v upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n which_o be_v no_o more_o pleasant_a to_o the_o party_n who_o have_v feed_v of_o their_o favour_n than_o the_o distasteful_a upbraid_n which_o follow_v a_o surfeit_n the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n towards_o their_o benefactor_n be_v first_o inward_a and_o hearty_a thankfulness_n whereby_o they_o acknowledge_v they_o as_o god_n instrument_n in_o do_v they_o good_a and_o according_o love_v and_o respect_v they_o according_a to_o their_o desert_n second_o they_o be_v not_o to_o vilify_v the_o benefit_n but_o high_o to_o esteem_v it_o either_o for_o its_o worth_n or_o their_o necessity_n and_o use_n of_o it_o or_o the_o mind_n and_o good_a will_n of_o the_o giver_n and_o outward_o also_o they_o be_v to_o testify_v their_o thankfulness_n both_o by_o word_n in_o thanksgiving_n praise_v their_o benefactor_n 4._o rom._n 16._o 4._o as_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o magnify_v the_o greatness_n of_o the_o benefit_n receive_v and_o also_o in_o deed_n both_o by_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o make_v requital_n when_o god_n shall_v give_v ability_n and_o by_o supply_v what_o be_v want_v in_o their_o power_n by_o their_o fervent_a prayer_n for_o they_o unto_o god_n 16._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 16._o who_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o recompense_v and_o reward_v their_o bounty_n towards_o they_o §._o sect._n 3_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n in_o authority_n in_o general_a and_o of_o inferiors_n towards_o they_o superior_n in_o authority_n be_v such_o as_o have_v not_o only_o a_o place_n of_o excellency_n above_o we_o but_o also_o of_o power_n and_o jurisdiction_n as_o our_o governor_n who_o duty_n in_o general_n be_v to_o use_v all_o good_a discipline_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o rule_n and_o government_n and_o also_o due_a correction_n and_o punishment_n they_o ought_v to_o govern_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n as_o his_o deputy_n and_o in_o his_o stead_n and_o therefore_o to_o do_v the_o act_n of_o justice_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o be_v present_a or_o do_v but_o use_v their_o body_n tongue_n and_o part_n to_o perform_v his_o own_o will_n in_o which_o respect_n their_o chief_a care_n must_v be_v as_o to_o do_v justice_n themselves_o and_o administer_v righteous_a judgement_n so_o to_o contain_v their_o inferior_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o 2._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 2._o piety_n and_o justice_n therein_o seek_v not_o themselves_o or_o their_o own_o gain_n by_o corruption_n bribery_n extorsion_n or_o any_o kind_n of_o wrong_n and_o oppression_n but_o 6._o rom._n 13._o 4_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 19_o 6._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n chief_o and_o next_o unto_o it_o the_o good_a of_o their_o society_n and_o of_o every_o particular_a person_n under_o their_o government_n in_o respect_n of_o correction_n and_o punishment_n their_o duty_n be_v to_o administer_v justice_n according_a to_o the_o quality_n of_o their_o inferior_n offence_n wherein_o they_o be_v to_o use_v discretion_n right_o judge_v both_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o offendor_n and_o correct_v light_a fault_n and_o infirmity_n with_o rebuke_n and_o threaten_n and_o great_a fault_n commit_v wilful_o with_o real_a punishment_n proceed_v herein_o with_o wisdom_n judgement_n love_n and_o patience_n seek_v either_o the_o amendment_n of_o the_o party_n if_o they_o be_v corrigible_a or_o of_o the_o society_n in_o which_o they_o live_v by_o take_v away_o sin_n and_o evil_n avert_v god_n more_o fearful_a and_o general_a judgement_n and_o cause_v other_o to_o fear_v and_o 25._o gen._n 18._o 21._o josh_n 7._o 25._o so_o to_o avoid_v the_o like_a sin_n and_o not_o out_o of_o passion_n choler_n and_o hatred_n of_o their_o person_n and_o second_o they_o must_v
use_v herein_o equity_n and_o moderation_n so_o mix_v and_o temper_v justice_n with_o mercy_n as_o that_o they_o be_v in_o inflict_v these_o correction_n and_o punishment_n neither_o indulgent_a and_o remiss_a nor_o over-severe_a and_o cruel_a the_o duty_n of_o inferior_n towards_o they_o 5._o levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o ephe._n 5._o 33._o &_o 6._o 5._o be_v to_o reverence_n and_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o as_o stand_v in_o god_n place_n and_o execute_v his_o judgement_n and_o not_o to_o contemn_v they_o or_o their_o government_n to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o to_o submit_v themselves_o unto_o 6._o ephe._n 6._o 1_o 2._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 13_o 18._o rom._n 13._o 2._o pro._n 15._o 10_o 32._o mat._n 15._o 4_o 5_o 6._o their_o correction_n without_o resistance_n or_o murmur_a and_o to_o testify_v their_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n towards_o they_o by_o their_o cheerful_a service_n and_o by_o communicate_v their_o good_n unto_o they_o as_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v §._o sect._n 4_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n and_o first_o of_o man_n and_o wife_n towards_o one_o another_o the_o special_a duty_n of_o superior_n in_o government_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v to_o be_v distinguish_v according_a to_o their_o several_a sort_n for_o governor_n 29._o gen._n 2._o 14._o ephe._n 5._o 27_o 28_o 29._o be_v either_o private_a in_o family_n or_o public_a in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n in_o family_n as_o the_o husband_n who_o be_v superior_a in_o government_n over_o his_o wife_n parent_n over_o their_o child_n and_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n be_v either_o common_a to_o both_o or_o special_a belong_v to_o either_o party_n common_a duty_n be_v first_o conjugal_a love_n whereby_o be_v one_o flesh_n they_o love_v one_o another_o above_o all_o other_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a good_a and_o all_o that_o belong_v to_o either_o party_n as_o kindred_n and_o friend_n second_o communion_n and_o communication_n first_o of_o their_o body_n by_o mutual_a benevolence_n 5._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5._o perform_v by_o one_o to_o the_o other_o and_o conjugal_a fidelity_n whereby_o either_o of_o they_o keep_v themselves_o proper_a to_o the_o other_o and_o preserve_v the_o 18._o pro._n 5._o 18_o 19_o mat._n 2._o 15._o pro._n 2._o 17._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 10._o gen._n 2._o 18._o marriage_n bond_n inviolable_a and_o final_o as_o a_o mean_n of_o both_o the_o other_o there_o be_v require_v cohabitation_n and_o dwell_n together_o unless_o it_o be_v for_o a_o time_n and_o upon_o necessary_a occasion_n second_o communion_n of_o their_o good_n labour_n endeavour_n and_o mutual_a help_n for_o the_o good_a and_o comfort_n of_o one_o another_o the_o peculiar_a duty_n of_o the_o husband_n be_v to_o behave_v himself_o as_o a_o 33._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 3_o ephe._n 5._o 23._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 35._o ruth_n 3._o 9_o ephe._n 5._o 23_o 25_o 33._o head_n to_o the_o body_n to_o carry_v himself_o in_o his_o place_n according_a to_o knowledge_n govern_v guide_a and_o instruct_v his_o wife_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n to_o protect_v she_o to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o his_o power_n against_o all_o evil_a and_o injury_n to_o bear_v with_o her_o infirmity_n and_o to_o cover_v her_o weakness_n and_o frailty_n to_o cherish_v she_o as_o the_o more_o tender_a part_n of_o himself_o to_o provide_v for_o she_o according_a to_o his_o ability_n all_o thing_n needful_a and_o comfortable_a admit_v she_o to_o the_o joint_a fruition_n of_o all_o their_o good_n and_o final_o to_o rule_v she_o with_o a_o sweet_a and_o amiable_a government_n so_o as_o not_o only_o her_o body_n but_o also_o 7._o gen._n 26._o 8._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 7._o her_o will_n and_o heart_n may_v be_v subject_a unto_o he_o the_o duty_n peculiar_a to_o the_o wife_n be_v to_o acknowledge_v her_o husband_n to_o be_v her_o head_n and_o governor_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 6._o ephes_n 5._o 33._o gen._n 20._o 6._o &_o 24._o 65._o col._n 3._o 18._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 16._o 1._o cor._n 14._o 34._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 12._o pro_fw-la 21._o 9_o 19_o tit._n 2._o 4._o and_o according_o in_o her_o heart_n to_o reverence_v and_o respect_v he_o in_o her_o word_n to_o be_v dutiful_a humble_a and_o please_a and_o in_o all_o her_o action_n and_o behaviour_n to_o be_v meek_a submissive_a and_o obedient_a as_o unto_o her_o lord_n and_o head_n to_o be_v amiable_a and_o gracious_a endeavour_v in_o all_o lawful_a thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o not_o to_o usurp_v dominion_n over_o he_o or_o to_o vex_v he_o by_o be_v of_o a_o unquiet_a and_o provoke_a spirit_n to_o cherish_v her_o husband_n as_o the_o better_a part_n of_o herself_o and_o to_o minister_v unto_o he_o all_o thing_n necessary_a and_o comfortable_a to_o keep_v his_o secret_n and_o preserve_v his_o honour_n to_o manage_v well_o as_o become_v a_o good_a huswife_n all_o thing_n commit_v to_o her_o charge_n for_o the_o good_a of_o her_o husband_n and_o the_o whole_a family_n and_o to_o be_v a_o fit_a helper_n 14._o pro._n 31._o 10_o 11_o etc._n etc._n 1._o tim._n 5._o 14._o and_o no_o less_o love_v then_o careful_a assistant_n for_o the_o good_a of_o his_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o for_o the_o well_o manage_v of_o their_o estate_n and_o the_o wise_a government_n of_o the_o whole_a family_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o duty_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n towards_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n and_o these_o be_v the_o mutual_a duty_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n between_o themselves_o beside_o which_o there_o be_v diverse_a duty_n by_o they_o to_o be_v perform_v 4._o 1._o tim._n 3_o 4._o as_o they_o be_v governor_n over_o the_o family_n and_o those_o be_v either_o common_a to_o all_o the_o household_n or_o else_o special_a as_o they_o be_v parent_n over_o their_o child_n or_o master_n and_o mistress_n over_o their_o servant_n the_o common_a duty_n be_v first_o to_o rule_v they_o in_o the_o lord_n keep_v they_o in_o godly_a obedience_n and_o second_o to_o provide_v for_o they_o they_o be_v to_o be_v rule_v both_o by_o instruction_n and_o discipline_n by_o instruction_n as_o by_o doctrine_n and_o example_n by_o doctrine_n respect_v 19_o deut._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 15._o gen._n 18._o 19_o private_a catechise_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n and_o religious_a writing_n and_o the_o public_a ministry_n by_o cause_v they_o not_o only_o to_o frequent_v it_o but_o also_o by_o teach_v they_o to_o use_v it_o aright_o both_o by_o preparation_n before_o they_o go_v to_o hear_v and_o examination_n afterward_o so_o likewise_o they_o must_v be_v no_o less_o careful_a to_o teach_v they_o by_o example_n both_o in_o their_o holy_a profession_n of_o religion_n and_o conscionable_a practice_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n know_v that_o 15._o job_n 1._o 5._o josh_n 24._o 15._o example_n especial_o of_o governor_n be_v no_o less_o powerful_a than_o precept_n either_o to_o draw_v they_o to_o good_a and_o withdraw_v they_o from_o evil_a or_o contrariwise_o unto_o which_o instruction_n discipline_n must_v be_v adjoin_v both_o by_o reward_v those_o that_o deserve_v well_o and_o correct_v they_o that_o offend_v either_o in_o word_n only_o as_o by_o reproof_n and_o threaten_n or_o in_o deed_n also_o by_o blow_n and_o stripe_n to_o be_v inflict_v in_o wisdom_n love_n and_o moderation_n final_o as_o it_o be_v their_o duty_n to_o rule_v they_o so_o also_o to_o provide_v 30._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o pro._n 31._o 15_o 21._o gen._n 30._o 30._o for_o they_o all_o necessary_n as_o food_n raiment_n wage_n rest_n and_o recreation_n §._o sect._n 6_o the_o duty_n of_o parent_n and_o child_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n be_v that_o they_o love_v they_o with_o parentlike_a affection_n and_o take_v singular_a care_n of_o they_o and_o 10._o psal_n 103._o 13._o 2._o sam_n 18._o 33._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 10._o both_o these_o first_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o natural_a life_n in_o which_o respect_n there_o be_v require_v 1._o that_o they_o nourish_v and_o bring_v they_o up_o 2._o that_o they_o fit_v they_o for_o some_o honest_a calling_n according_a to_o their_o own_o ability_n and_o the_o disposition_n and_o gift_n of_o their_o child_n 3._o that_o they_o govern_v and_o direct_v they_o in_o matter_n of_o moment_n and_o chief_o in_o contract_a marriage_n and_o last_o 37._o gen._n 24._o 1_o 2._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 36_o 37._o that_o they_o provide_v and_o lay_v up_o for_o they_o as_o god_n shall_v give_v honest_a and_o lawful_a mean_n not_o wrong_v other_o nor_o defraud_v themselves_o of_o thing_n necessary_a 30._o
2._o cor._n 12._o 14._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 8._o gen._n 17._o 23._o exod._n 4._o 25_o 26_o luk._n 1._o 59_o 60._o pro._n 22._o 6._o &_o 19_o 18._o &_o 13._o 24._o &_o 22._o 15._o &_o 23._o 13._o gen._n 31._o 35._o math._n 21._o 30._o and_o comfortable_a in_o respect_n of_o their_o spiritual_a life_n their_o duty_n be_v as_o they_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n make_v not_o only_o to_o they_o but_o also_o to_o their_o seed_n so_o to_o procure_v for_o they_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o covenant_n second_o that_o they_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n both_o by_o instruction_n example_n &_o discipline_n last_o that_o they_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o give_v they_o their_o daily_a blessing_n the_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o parent_n be_v first_o to_o be_v answerable_a to_o they_o in_o love_n second_o to_o reverence_v they_o high_o though_o their_o state_n be_v never_o so_o mean_a in_o and_o for_o the_o lord_n 3._o lord_n levit._fw-la 19_o 3._o three_o to_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o they_o and_o to_o have_v respect_n to_o their_o very_a word_n and_o countenance_n four_o 20._o four_o ephe._n 6._o 1._o col._n 3._o 20._o to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a and_o in_o the_o lord_n 12._o lord_n mat._n 15._o 4_o 56._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 4._o gen._n 47._o 12._o five_o to_o show_v themselves_o thankful_a to_o their_o parent_n by_o help_v they_o if_o need_v require_v with_o their_o good_n or_o 29._o or_o luk._n 15._o 29._o service_n six_o to_o hearken_v to_o their_o parent_n 4._o parent_n pro._n 1._o 8._o &_o 22._o 19_o &_o 4._o 4._o instruction_n counsel_n admonition_n and_o rebuke_n and_o to_o bear_v with_o meekness_n and_o love_n their_o chastizement_n and_o 9_o and_o heb._n 12._o 7_o 9_o correction_n seventh_o to_o be_v content_v and_o willing_a to_o be_v rule_v by_o their_o parent_n in_o matter_n of_o importance_n as_o 8._o as_o heb._n 5._o 8._o marriage_n eight_o to_o preserve_v their_o parent_n good_n good_a name_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o and_o final_o to_o love_v and_o respect_v those_o who_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a to_o their_o parent_n for_o their_o sake_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o servant_n the_o duty_n of_o master_n and_o mistress_n towards_o their_o servant_n be_v first_o equity_n and_o moderation_n both_o in_o their_o commandment_n which_o ought_v to_o 2._o gen._n 24._o 8._o 1._o chro._n 11._o 17._o 2._o king_n 5._o 13._o phile._n ver_fw-la 16._o ephe._n 6._o 9_o col._n 4._o 1._o deut._n 25._o 4._o deut._n 15._o 13_o 14._o pro._n 17._o 2._o be_v lawful_a possible_a to_o they_o profitable_a proportionable_a to_o their_o ability_n and_o on_o the_o sabbath_n necessary_a and_o also_o in_o their_o government_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v mix_v with_o love_n and_o sustain_v the_o place_n of_o parent_n to_o use_v they_o as_o child_n as_o brethren_n in_o christ_n and_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n and_z as_o fellow-servant_n of_o the_o same_o heavenly_a lord_n and_o master_n second_o they_o must_v use_v towards_o they_o bounty_n and_o liberal_o reward_v their_o well_o deserve_v both_o by_o suffer_v they_o to_o thrive_v with_o they_o whilst_o they_o be_v in_o their_o service_n by_o prefer_v and_o reward_v they_o when_o they_o depart_v upon_o good_a term_n and_o after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n and_o by_o esteem_v they_o after_o they_o be_v depart_v as_o their_o friend_n the_o duty_n of_o servant_n towards_o their_o governor_n be_v first_o that_o they_o love_v they_o and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n tender_v their_o credit_n and_o welfare_n and_o bear_v all_o good_a affection_n to_o their_o child_n and_o friend_n second_o 6._o second_o 1._o tim._n 6._o 1._o 2._o king_n 5._o 15._o mal._n 1._o 6._o that_o they_o reverence_n honour_n and_o fear_v they_o three_o that_o they_o 23._o they_o ephe._n 6._o 5._o col._n 3._o 22_o 23._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o commandment_n and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o also_o to_o their_o 9_o their_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 18._o gen._n 16._o 9_o correction_n and_o chastizement_n four_o that_o they_o be_v diligent_a and_o painful_a not_o idle_a and_o slothful_a five_o faithful_a and_o true_a do_v their_o work_n not_o with_o eyeservice_n but_o as_o well_o when_o their_o governor_n be_v absent_a as_o present_v six_o that_o they_o be_v quiet_a and_o patient_a be_v reprove_v and_o not_o stubborn_a give_v one_o 9_o d_o gen._n 31._o 40._o tit._n 2._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 9_o word_n for_o another_o seventh_o that_o they_o be_v secret_a and_o not_o discover_v their_o master_n secret_n eight_o that_o they_o be_v thrifty_a respect_v in_o all_o thing_n their_o master_n profit_n and_o not_o riotous_a and_o wasteful_a and_o last_o that_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o please_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n lawful_a or_o indifferent_a §._o sect._n 8_o the_o duty_n of_o minister_n and_o people_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o duty_n of_o superior_n and_o inferior_n in_o the_o family_n public_a governor_n and_o their_o inferior_n be_v such_o as_o be_v in_o the_o church_n or_o common_a wealth_n in_o the_o church_n superior_n govern_v be_v the_o minister_n and_o inferior_n govern_v be_v the_o people_n commit_v to_o their_o 10._o judg._n 17._o 10._o &_o 18._o 19_o 2._o king_n 13._o 14._o 1._o cor._n 4._o 15._o gal_n 4._o 19_o philem_n 10._o charge_n for_o minister_n be_v the_o spiritual_a father_n of_o the_o people_n be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o beget_v they_o and_o of_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n by_o the_o immortal_a seed_n of_o god_n word_n and_o the_o people_n be_v their_o child_n beget_v unto_o god_n by_o their_o ministry_n the_o which_o shall_v move_v the_o minister_n to_o carry_v themselves_o towards_o their_o flock_n as_o it_o become_v father_n in_o all_o love_n care_n vigilancy_n diligence_n in_o provide_v for_o the_o good_a of_o they_o by_o all_o mean_n especial_o the_o spiritual_a good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v to_o have_v the_o honour_n reverence_n and_o respect_n which_o be_v due_a to_o father_n and_o the_o people_n to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o child_n towards_o their_o minister_n love_v reverence_v and_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n as_o they_o desire_v that_o they_o shall_v receive_v from_o they_o the_o privilege_n of_o child_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o their_o ministry_n for_o their_o regeneration_n and_o new_a birth_n the_o special_a duty_n of_o minister_n 2._o act_n 20._o 28._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 16._o tit._n 2_o 7_o 8._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 2._o respect_v either_o their_o ministry_n or_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n in_o both_o which_o they_o be_v to_o go_v before_o the_o people_n both_o in_o doctrine_n and_o holy_a example_n in_o regard_n of_o his_o ministry_n he_o be_v to_o preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n true_o sincere_o diligent_o and_o powerful_o in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n respect_v herein_o the_o performance_n of_o his_o own_o duty_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o 17._o the_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 16._o ezech_v 34._o 2._o zach._n 11._o 17._o furtherance_n of_o his_o own_o salvation_n and_o the_o good_a of_o the_o 21._o the_o luk._n 11._o 42._o pro._n 29._o 18._o rom._n 1._o 16_o 17._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 21._o people_n commit_v to_o his_o charge_n in_o his_o life_n he_o ought_v to_o be_v a_o 10._o a_o tit._n 2._o 7._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 12._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 10._o example_n unto_o his_o flock_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v general_o that_o his_o life_n be_v 6._o be_v 1._o tim._n 3._o tit._n 1._o 6._o blameless_a and_o more_o special_o that_o it_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n 11._o god_n 1._o tim._n 4_o 7_o 12._o &_o 6._o 11._o holy_a and_o religious_a in_o respect_n of_o his_o neighbour_n just_a charitable_a meek_a courteous_a and_o liberal_a and_o in_o respect_n of_o himself_o 22._o himself_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 22._o sober_a temperate_a chaste_a and_o modest_a the_o special_a duty_n of_o the_o people_n towards_o their_o minister_n be_v first_o that_o they_o 15._o they_o 1_o thes_n 5._o 13._o gal._n 4._o 15._o love_v they_o dear_o second_o that_o they_o have_v they_o in_o 14._o in_o phil._n 2._o 29._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 19_o gal_n 4._o 14._o high_a reverence_n and_o esteem_v for_o their_o work_n sake_n three_o that_o they_o 17._o they_o heb._n 13._o 17._o submit_v themselves_o to_o their_o ministry_n and_o obey_v they_o four_o that_o they_o 13._o they_o 1._o tim._n 5._o 17_o 18._o pro._n 3._o 9_o gal._n 6._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 11_o 13._o allow_v they_o liberal_a maintenance_n §._o sect._n 9_o the_o duty_n of_o magistrate_n and_o subject_n in_o the_o commonwealth_n political_a duty_n
be_v in_o adversity_n we_o be_v not_o to_o contemn_v or_o to_o be_v hard-hearted_a towards_o they_o much_o less_o to_o rejoice_v at_o their_o evil_n and_o misery_n but_o to_o take_v 36._o take_v luk._n 7._o 13._o rom._n 12._o 15._o luk_n 6._o 36._o pity_n and_o compassion_n on_o they_o and_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o show_v mercy_n unto_o they_o unto_o these_o virtue_n and_o duty_n we_o may_v add_v 6._o add_v pro._n 18._o 24._o deut._n 13._o 6._o christian_a friendship_n in_o the_o lord_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o constant_a 35._o constant_a luk._n 6._o 35._o christian_a charity_n whereby_o we_o love_v our_o enemy_n for_o the_o lord_n sake_n 24._o sake_n eph._n 4._o 27._o mat._n 23._o 24._o placablenesse_n and_o desire_n of_o reconciliation_n abstayn_v from_o all_o enmity_n open_a hostility_n and_o secret_a grudge_n 9_o grudge_n pro._n 6._o 1â—_n 19_o &_o 17._o 9_o a_o desire_n and_o forwardness_n to_o preserve_v friendship_n between_o other_o and_o to_o restore_v it_o be_v dissolve_v by_o make_v peace_n and_o amity_n towards_o those_o which_o be_v under_o our_o power_n we_o must_v abstain_v from_o all_o 17._o all_o pro._n 12._o 10._o &_o 11._o 17._o cruelty_n back_v either_o with_o our_o authority_n or_o might_n and_o use_v all_o 12._o all_o jude_n v._n 22._o 23._o tit._n 3._o 2._o pro_fw-la 17._o 14._o gen._n 13._o 8._o mat._n 17._o 26._o rom._n 12._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 9_o heb._n 13._o 2._o gen._n 4._o 6._o 1._o sam._n 18._o 9_o mat._n 27._o 39_o psal_n 37._o 12._o clemency_n towards_o they_o as_o much_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o their_o good_a and_o contrariwise_o from_o indulgence_n and_o fond_a cocker_a not_o bear_v with_o their_o sin_n for_o foolish_a love_n to_o the_o party_n but_o use_v due_a and_o necessary_a severity_n when_o vice_n can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v reform_v and_o amend_v unto_o those_o who_o dwell_v in_o the_o same_o society_n we_o be_v to_o use_v concord_n and_o peaceablenesse_n to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v resist_v the_o beginning_n of_o contention_n take_v away_o the_o occasion_n and_o sometime_o depart_v from_o our_o own_o right_n to_o preserve_v or_o redeem_v peace_n and_o towards_o stranger_n our_o duty_n be_v to_o use_v good_a hospitality_n especial_o to_o the_o poor_a and_o harbourlesse_a final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o preserve_v our_o neighbour_n person_n and_o life_n by_o perform_v all_o these_o inward_a duty_n unto_o they_o so_o be_v we_o to_o show_v the_o outward_a sign_n of_o they_o in_o our_o countenance_n eye_n gesture_z and_o voice_n which_o must_v be_v so_o mild_a sweet_a and_o gracious_a that_o they_o promise_v to_o the_o beholder_n and_o hearer_n nothing_o but_o humanity_n brotherly_a love_n and_o good_a will_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o outward_a duty_n here_o require_v respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n the_o outward_a duty_n tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 13._o psal_n 34_o 12_o 13._o pro._n 12._o 18._o pro._n 17._o 19_o mat._n 5._o 22._o eph._n 6_o 9_o phil._n 2._o 14._o gal._n 4._o 29._o rom._n 12._o 14._o levit._fw-la 19_o 16._o ezech._n 22._o 9_o pro._n 25._o 23._o psal_n 82._o 4._o job_n 29._o 12._o mat._n 27._o 24._o pro._n 24._o 11_o 12._o exod._n 21._o 33._o deut._n 22._o 8._o tit._n 3._o 2._o mat._n 26._o 52._o exod._n 21._o 24._o levit._fw-la 24._o 19_o tit._n 1._o 7._o ps_n 26._o 6._o gen._n 9_o 6._o num._n 35._o 33._o apoc._n 22_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 16._o gal._n 6._o 10._o &_o 5._o 22._o rom._n 12._o 13._o person_n and_o life_n respect_v our_o word_n or_o deed_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o former_a there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o have_v a_o peaceable_a tongue_n which_o speak_v all_o good_a and_o no_o evil_a to_o and_o of_o our_o neighbour_n unto_o they_o we_o must_v use_v love_v and_o courteous_a speech_n and_o abstain_v from_o all_o brawl_a and_o scold_v rail_a and_o revile_v scoff_a and_o scorn_v unchristian_a menacing_n towards_o inferior_n and_o murmur_v towards_o superior_n and_o curse_n and_o imprecation_n towards_o any_o man_n and_o of_o they_o we_o must_v not_o behind_o their_o back_n use_v tale-bearing_a and_o slander_v nor_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o those_o who_o offer_v these_o wrong_n unto_o they_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o deed_n all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n must_v tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o neighbour_n life_n and_o person_n but_o especial_o of_o his_o immortal_a soul_n which_o ought_v as_o it_o be_v most_o precious_a in_o itself_o so_o to_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o us._n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v omit_v no_o duty_n which_o may_v defend_v and_o preserve_v the_o life_n and_o person_n of_o our_o neighbour_n when_o we_o can_v and_o may_v lawful_o perform_v it_o we_o must_v not_o by_o our_o negligence_n leave_v any_o thing_n undo_v nor_o by_o our_o wilfulness_n do_v any_o thing_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v endanger_v neither_o must_v we_o commit_v any_o act_n which_o tend_v to_o his_o hurt_n and_o hazard_v but_o we_o must_v have_v peaceable_a hand_n and_o not_o in_o time_n of_o peace_n quarrel_n and_o fight_v and_o innocent_a hand_n free_a and_o clean_o from_o blood_n neither_o hurt_v and_o wound_v the_o body_n of_o our_o neighbour_n nor_o kill_v and_o take_v away_o his_o life_n but_o contrariwise_o we_o must_v be_v beneficent_a and_o in_o all_o our_o action_n do_v they_o all_o good_a use_v humanity_n and_o mercy_n to_o all_o and_o brotherly_a love_n and_o kindness_n towards_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n the_o duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o our_o neighbour_n soul_n be_v either_o natural_a or_o spiritual_a in_o the_o former_a respect_n we_o 2._o gen._n 45._o 27._o pro._n 17._o 22._o gen._n 27._o 46._o exod._n 1._o 14._o pro._n 10._o 1._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 6_o 7._o 1._o cor._n 10_o 32._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 10._o 1._o cor._n 9_o 19_o 2._o ought_v to_o preserve_v their_o life_n in_o cheer_v and_o comfort_v they_o by_o our_o sweet_a and_o christian_a conversation_n and_o not_o unjust_o offer_v unto_o they_o any_o occasion_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v vex_v and_o grieve_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o latter_a we_o be_v not_o to_o hinder_v by_o any_o mean_v the_o salvation_n of_o other_o nor_o to_o be_v any_o way_n a_o offence_n unto_o they_o neglect_v their_o salvation_n as_o though_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n not_o belong_v to_o we_o but_o contrariwise_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v win_v to_o christ_n edify_v in_o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n and_o further_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o will_v bring_v they_o to_o everlasting_a happiness_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v not_o commit_v any_o act_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v scandalous_a unto_o another_o and_o a_o cause_n of_o his_o sin_n either_o by_o 25._o by_o 1._o kin._n 21._o 7_o 25._o provocation_n 23._o provocation_n 2._o sam._n 16._o 21._o mat._n 16._o 23._o evil_a counsel_n or_o 15._o or_o rom._n 14._o 15._o bad_a example_n but_o contrariwise_o perform_v cheerful_o all_o duty_n belong_v to_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n 19_o saint_n rom._n 1._o 11_o 12._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 11_o 14._o jam._n 1._o 19_o in_o spiritual_a thing_n as_o mutual_a 10._o mutual_a heb._n 10._o observation_n one_o of_o another_o 3._o another_o dan._n 12._o 3._o instruct_v the_o ignorant_a confute_v convince_a and_o reclaim_v he_o that_o err_v that_o he_o may_v be_v sound_a in_o the_o faith_n admonish_v and_o 13._o and_o heb_fw-mi 3._o 12_o 13._o exhort_v the_o negligent_a and_o backward_a 1._o backward_a levit._fw-la 19_o 17._o gal._n 6._o 1._o reprove_v those_o that_o offend_v 14._o offend_v 1._o thes_n 5._o 14._o comfort_v the_o comfortless_a and_o 12._o and_o mat._n 5._o 16._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 12._o shine_v before_o all_o in_o the_o light_n of_o a_o good_a life_n and_o holy_a example_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o duty_n belong_v to_o our_o own_o person_n beside_o which_o duty_n which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o neighbour_n there_o be_v diverse_a other_o require_v in_o this_o commandment_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v to_o ourselves_o for_o the_o good_a preservation_n and_o defence_n of_o our_o person_n and_o life_n and_o especial_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o body_n and_o life_n here_o be_v require_v that_o we_o use_v all_o good_a and_o lawful_a mean_n 22._o mat._n 6._o 1._o pro._n 17._o 22._o eccl._n 3._o 22._o whereby_o our_o health_n may_v be_v preserve_v as_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o diet_n moderate_a sleep_n and_o labour_n honest_a and_o moderate_a recreation_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n cheerfulness_n and_o honest_a joy_n rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n
pro._n 27._o 23._o to_o 28._o that_o avoid_v wastfulnesse_n and_o misspend_v our_o wealth_n to_o use_n either_o dishonest_a or_o above_o our_o mean_n and_o ability_n we_o do_v embrace_v frugality_n which_o consist_v in_o the_o discreet_a sober_a and_o moderate_a spend_v of_o our_o good_n according_a to_o our_o call_n and_o ability_n to_o profitable_a charitable_a and_o needful_a use_n in_o which_o this_o rule_n be_v to_o be_v observe_v that_o our_o expense_n in_o some_o reasonable_a good_a proportion_n be_v less_o than_o our_o come_n in_o to_o the_o free_a communication_n of_o our_o good_n to_o the_o benefit_n of_o other_o two_o other_o 21._o pro._n 21._o 21._o virtue_n be_v require_v first_o that_o shun_v covetousness_n and_o hardhartednesse_n 24._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 17._o pro._n 21._o 13._o luke_n 16._o 23_o 24._o which_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o those_o that_o be_v in_o want_n we_o do_v embrace_v bounty_n and_o liberality_n whereby_o we_o communicate_v our_o good_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o unto_o those_o that_o need_v our_o help_n and_o second_o that_o avoid_v prodigality_n and_o riotous_a wastfulnesse_n we_o do_v embrace_v justice_n and_o equity_n give_v only_o our_o own_o without_o wrong_v other_o and_o in_o such_o a_o discreet_a proportion_n and_o moderation_n 16._o pro._n 5._o 15_o 16._o that_o we_o dry_v not_o up_o the_o fountain_n of_o our_o beneficence_n so_o as_o we_o can_v be_v helpefull_a to_o ourselves_o or_o other_o now_o this_o free_a communicate_v of_o our_o good_n be_v either_o for_o a_o time_n by_o 5._o by_o psal_n 112._o 5._o lend_v or_o for_o ever_o by_o give_v either_o public_o to_o good_a use_n 27._o use_n 2._o sam._n 17._o 27._o civil_a or_o 9_o or_o pro._n 3._o 9_o ecclesiastical_a or_o private_o as_o by_o bestow_v benefit_n upon_o they_o who_o have_v well_o deserve_v or_o by_o 35._o by_o heb._n 13._o 16._o luke_n 21._o 4._o matth._n 25._o 35._o give_v alm_n and_o relieve_n the_o necessity_n of_o our_o poor_a brethren_n of_o which_o i_o have_v entreat_v more_o full_o in_o alm_n in_o in_o my_o treatise_n of_o alm_n another_o place_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o truth_n which_o be_v require_v in_o the_o nine_o commandment_n 11._o 1_o cor._n 13._o 6._o ephe._n 4._o 15._o pro_fw-la 12._o 19_o ephes_n 4_o 25._o zach._n 8._o 16._o levit._fw-la 19_o 11._o col._n 3._o 9_o ehe_n 4._o 25._o pro._n 6._o 17._o &_o 12_o 22._o &_o 19_o 5._o psal_n 5._o 6._o &_o 15._o 2._o apoc._n 21_o 8._o dan._n 3._o 16._o act._n 4._o 8_o 10_o 13._o matth._n 10._o 16._o mat._n 26._o 70._o 72_o 2._o tim_n 4._o 16._o psal_n 55._o 22._o &_o 15._o 2._o &_o 12._o 2._o &_o â—09_n 2._o zeph._n 3._o 13._o pro_fw-la 23._o 23._o act._n 17._o 11._o ephe._n 4._o 14._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 16._o ephes_n 5._o 4._o &_o 4._o 29._o col_fw-fr 4._o 6._o 1._o tim._n 5._o 23._o john_n 4._o 7_o 10._o pro._n 10._o 19_o &_o 17._o 28._o jam._n 1._o 19_o psal_n 12_o 2._o &_o 144._o 8._o ephes_n 4._o 29._o &_o 5._o 4._o 2._o sam._n 15._o 5._o 1._o sam._n 25._o 17._o pro._n 10._o 9_o psal_n 140._o 11._o the_o nine_o commandment_n be_v express_v in_o these_o word_n thou_o shall_v not_o bear_v or_o utter_v a_o false_a or_o vain_a testimony_n against_o thy_o neighbour_n wherein_o be_v command_v that_o we_o shall_v think_v and_o speak_v concern_v our_o neighbour_n both_o that_o which_o be_v truth_n and_o also_o that_o which_o be_v charitable_a tender_v his_o and_o our_o own_o credit_n and_o good_a name_n and_o avoid_v all_o speech_n which_o be_v false_a and_o uncharitable_a especial_o such_o as_o tend_v to_o the_o reproach_n and_o diffamation_n of_o ourselves_o and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o consequent_o here_o be_v command_v the_o preservation_n of_o truth_n among_o man_n and_o of_o our_o own_o and_o neighbour_n fame_n and_o good_a name_n now_o this_o truth_n be_v a_o agreement_n and_o conformity_n of_o our_o speech_n with_o our_o mind_n and_o of_o our_o mind_n with_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o thing_n themselves_o the_o which_o in_o all_o our_o speech_n be_v religious_o to_o be_v observe_v and_o all_o falsehood_n in_o speech_n to_o be_v avoid_v whether_o we_o speak_v that_o which_o be_v false_a or_o the_o truth_n false_o and_o with_o a_o intent_n to_o deceive_v whether_o it_o be_v in_o jest_n or_o in_o earnest_n either_o to_o help_v our_o neighbour_n with_o a_o officious_a lie_n or_o to_o hurt_v he_o with_o a_o pernicious_a lie_n the_o manner_n how_o the_o truth_n be_v to_o be_v profess_v be_v first_o that_o we_o do_v it_o free_o and_o charitable_o simple_o and_o with_o discretion_n avoid_v in_o the_o excess_n undiscreete_a and_o unseasonable_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n to_o the_o unnecessary_a hurt_n or_o danger_n of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o and_o in_o the_o defect_n the_o deny_v or_o betray_v of_o the_o truth_n out_o of_o fear_n or_o any_o sinister_a respect_n as_o also_o a_o double_a and_o deceitful_a tongue_n the_o mean_n of_o this_o truth_n be_v to_o be_v careful_o use_v of_o we_o which_o be_v first_o to_o know_v it_o to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v be_v lover_n of_o it_o and_o docible_a and_o teachable_a in_o learning_n and_o conceive_v of_o it_o and_o not_o voluntary_o affect_v ignorance_n nor_o embrace_v untruth_n out_o of_o vain_a credulity_n second_o we_o must_v preserve_v and_o maintain_v it_o use_v to_o this_o end_n constancy_n and_o steadfastness_n in_o the_o truth_n and_o shun_v unconstancy_n and_o pertinacie_n in_o error_n three_o profitable_a speech_n tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a both_o spiritual_a as_o tend_v to_o his_o edification_n and_o temporal_a serve_v for_o his_o honest_a delight_n and_o profit_n four_o that_o we_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o entertain_v profitable_a speech_n as_o affability_n and_o please_a communication_n and_o the_o remedy_n against_o unprofitable_a speech_n which_o be_v taciturnity_n and_o seasonable_a silence_n and_o contrariwise_o we_o be_v to_o avoid_v all_o speech_n which_o be_v either_o vain_a or_o hurtful_a tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n and_o our_o neighbour_n hurt_n as_o all_o rot_a and_o infect_v communication_n scurrility_n taunt_n and_o disgrace_n counterfeit_a compliment_n morosity_n vain_a babble_n and_o smother_n of_o profitable_a truth_n by_o silence_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o neighbour_n good_a name_n &_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o respect_v our_o inward_a disposition_n 1._o eccles._n 7._o 3._o pro._n 22._o 1._o the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n fame_n and_o name_n be_v to_o have_v a_o inward_a disposition_n unto_o it_o and_o a_o high_a esteem_n and_o great_a regard_n of_o it_o and_o second_o a_o outward_a professsion_n of_o the_o truth_n concern_v our_o neighbour_n join_v with_o charity_n and_o discretion_n the_o inward_a disposition_n be_v a_o true_a care_n of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n fame_n and_o credit_n with_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o tender_v our_o own_o and_o their_o good_a name_n out_o of_o true_a love_n and_o charity_n the_o fruit_n of_o which_o care_n be_v refer_v 3._o rom._n 1._o 8._o col._n 1._o 3_o 4._o psal_n 15._o 3._o either_o to_o the_o fame_n itself_o as_o to_o rejoice_v in_o it_o if_o it_o be_v good_a and_o sorry_a if_o it_o be_v bad_a or_o else_o to_o our_o hear_n judge_a and_o report_n of_o our_o neighbour_n in_o respect_n of_o hear_v we_o be_v not_o willing_o to_o hear_v rumour_n 8._o pro._n 25._o 23._o &_o 17._o 4._o exod_n 23._o 1._o 1._o sam._n 24._o 10._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 6._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 4._o 2._o sam._n 10._o 3_o 4._o gen._n 39_o 19_o 2._o sam._n 16._o 3_o 4._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 13._o act._n 2._o 13._o luk._n 7._o 39_o 1._o cor._n 1._o 11._o act._n 23._o 16._o jer._n 40._o 14._o eccles_n 19_o 8._o and_o report_n tend_v to_o the_o infamy_n of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o to_o repel_v talebearer_n and_o contrariwise_o with_o all_o readiness_n to_o hear_v their_o praise_n and_o commendation_n in_o respect_n of_o judge_v we_o be_v to_o be_v charitable_a and_o to_o show_v it_o by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o not_o be_v suspicious_a and_o in_o repress_v the_o unjust_a suspicion_n of_o other_o in_o not_o believe_v or_o determine_v any_o thing_n rash_o against_o our_o neighbour_n and_o in_o interpret_n good_a thing_n well_o and_o doubtful_a thing_n in_o the_o better_a part_n in_o respect_n of_o report_v we_o must_v report_v no_o ill_a of_o our_o neighbour_n though_o it_o be_v true_a unless_o it_o be_v in_o charity_n when_o as_o it_o be_v either_o profitable_a for_o the_o party_n of_o who_o we_o speak_v that_o he_o may_v be_v reform_v or_o for_o the_o party_n to_o who_o we_o speak_v for_o the_o prevention_n of_o danger_n intend_v or_o infection_n like_a to_o ensue_v by_o his_o
life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o mean_n consist_v in_o the_o performance_n of_o diverse_a action_n and_o unto_o these_o meditation_n we_o be_v for_o the_o renew_n of_o our_o faith_n to_o add_v diverse_a action_n as_o first_o we_o must_v daily_o renew_v our_o promise_n unto_o god_n make_v in_o baptism_n and_o bewail_v our_o manifold_a frailty_n and_o imperfection_n whereby_o we_o have_v often_o fail_v herein_o we_o be_v to_o resolve_v and_o promise_n that_o if_o god_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o pass_v by_o our_o former_a infirmity_n we_o will_v with_o more_o entire_a affection_n renounce_v sin_n satan_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o his_o worship_n &_o service_n and_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n labour_v in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v to_o more_o perfection_n second_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o find_v and_o feel_v our_o heart_n more_o and_o more_o inflame_v with_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o his_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o absolute_a perfection_n in_o himself_o and_o graciousnesse_n towards_o we_o shine_v in_o his_o unspeakable_a and_o innumerable_a blessing_n and_o benefit_n bestow_v upon_o we_o which_o love_n towards_o god_n will_v strengthen_v our_o faith_n in_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o see_v it_o be_v but_o a_o drop_n that_o distil_v from_o this_o fountain_n and_o but_o a_o spark_n that_o arise_v from_o this_o infinite_a flame_n three_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o daily_a practice_n of_o religious_a duty_n as_o prayer_n meditation_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a which_o will_v increase_v our_o communion_n and_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n and_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v we_o of_o his_o favour_n and_o final_o we_o must_v resolve_v to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o do_v daily_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o christian_a charity_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o god_n sake_n whereby_o our_o faith_n will_v get_v daily_o new_a assurance_n that_o see_v we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o glorify_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n by_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o our_o godly_a life_n to_o shine_v before_o man_n he_o will_v be_v no_o less_o willing_a to_o glorify_v we_o before_o his_o 30._o matth._n 5._o 16._o 1._o sam._n 2._o 30._o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n in_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n for_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n be_v the_o fruit_n which_o spring_n from_o the_o root_n of_o faith_n the_o flame_n and_o heat_n which_o proceed_v from_o this_o fire_n the_o very_a breath_n whereby_o it_o live_v and_o the_o action_n and_o motion_n wherein_o it_o be_v exercise_v and_o therefore_o if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o these_o fruit_n it_o be_v but_o a_o barren_a tree_n and_o dead_a stock_n a_o useless_a fire_n which_o be_v cover_v give_v no_o light_n or_o heat_n a_o dead_a carcase_n without_o breath_n a_o idle_a habit_n without_o virtue_n or_o vigour_n and_o for_o want_v of_o exercise_n languish_v and_o decay_v daily_o in_o strength_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o strength_n thereof_o be_v use_v and_o seasonable_o employ_v in_o holy_a and_o righteous_a action_n it_o will_v like_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o body_n be_v confirm_v and_o redouble_v by_o this_o daily_a exercise_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o the_o daily_a renew_n of_o our_o faith_n but_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o persuade_v unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n of_o renew_v our_o faith_n let_v we_o consider_v more_o particular_o the_o manifold_a and_o inestimable_a benefit_n which_o will_v thereby_o accrue_v unto_o us._n for_o first_o we_o shall_v live_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n have_v assure_v title_n and_o interest_n unto_o all_o his_o promise_n without_o any_o intercession_n or_o intermission_n of_o our_o comfort_n and_o hope_n see_v god_n require_v of_o we_o no_o 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they_o in_o a_o christian_a conversation_n and_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n like_o those_o who_o take_v much_o pain_n in_o water_v the_o bough_n and_o branch_n of_o a_o tree_n and_o never_o take_v care_n to_o water_v the_o root_n more_o especial_o if_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o faith_n we_o shall_v hereby_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n for_o when_o we_o firm_o by_o faith_n apply_v unto_o our_o use_n the_o power_n wisdom_n goodness_n promise_n and_o providence_n of_o god_n and_o with_o strong_a embracement_n unite_v they_o unto_o we_o we_o may_v easy_o with_o all_o safety_n and_o security_n rest_n and_o rely_v upon_o they_o we_o shall_v hereby_o also_o strengthen_v our_o hope_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o expectation_n of_o the_o thing_n believe_v and_o according_a as_o our_o faith_n be_v strong_a or_o weak_a in_o apprehension_n of_o the_o promise_n so_o also_o be_v our_o hope_n which_o wait_v for_o their_o fruition_n we_o shall_v increase_v by_o it_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n for_o the_o more_o and_o often_o we_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a fire_n of_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o the_o more_o our_o cold_a heart_n be_v thereby_o inflame_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o it_o so_o that_o we_o return_v unto_o he_o love_n for_o love_n and_o our_o zeal_n of_o god_n glory_n there_o be_v no_o strong_a argument_n to_o make_v we_o in_o all_o thing_n earnest_a to_o glorify_v he_o then_o to_o be_v full_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v glorify_v us._n it_o will_v work_v in_o we_o and_o daily_o renew_v our_o patience_n when_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o assurance_n that_o all_o our_o affliction_n be_v the_o chastizement_n of_o a_o love_a father_n and_o not_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n that_o they_o be_v stint_v and_o measure_v out_o unto_o we_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o quantity_n and_o continuance_n by_o a_o most_o wise_a providence_n which_o will_v not_o let_v they_o exceed_v either_o our_o strength_n or_o necessity_n that_o they_o be_v inflict_v out_o of_o mere_a love_n and_o be_v sign_n not_o of_o our_o rejection_n but_o adoption_n and_o salvation_n that_o they_o shall_v 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o have_v a_o good_a issue_n and_o work_v together_o for_o the_o best_a for_o the_o enrich_n of_o we_o with_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a of_o our_o eternal_a glory_n it_o will_v increase_v our_o peace_n of_o conscience_n when_o as_o our_o assurance_n be_v daily_o renew_v of_o our_o peace_n with_o god_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o victory_n over_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n of_o our_o safety_n under_o his_o protection_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v his_o love_n from_o us._n it_o will_v daily_o replenish_v our_o
sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o that_o we_o do_v not_o carry_v ourselves_o as_o citizen_n of_o the_o earth_n where_o we_o have_v no_o abide_v place_n but_o that_o we_o have_v our_o conversation_n 20._o phil._n 3._o 20._o in_o heaven_n from_o whence_o we_o expect_v a_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v withdraw_v our_o affiance_n and_o trust_n from_o the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n and_o earthly_a help_n and_o prop_n which_o will_v most_o fail_v we_o when_o we_o most_o rely_v upon_o they_o and_o fasten_v they_o whole_o upon_o god_n the_o immovable_a rock_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o our_o chief_a tower_n of_o strength_n rest_v upon_o 10._o psal_n 18._o 1._o pro._n 18._o 10._o he_o at_o all_o time_n and_o for_o all_o thing_n provision_n in_o time_n of_o want_n protection_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n as_o well_o in_o the_o absence_n as_o presence_n of_o all_o inferior_a mean_n know_v that_o he_o be_v infinite_o gracious_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v and_o defend_v we_o without_o as_o well_o as_o with_o they_o we_o must_v also_o fasten_v our_o hope_n daily_o upon_o god_n who_o be_v the_o sure_a anchorhold_a that_o will_v stay_v and_o secure_v we_o against_o all_o the_o storm_n of_o trouble_n and_o tentation_n and_o daily_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o our_o earthly_a pilgrimage_n and_o take_v encouragement_n in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n even_o when_o we_o be_v cross_v in_o they_o and_o persecute_v for_o they_o of_o the_o world_n by_o continual_a renew_v our_o expectation_n of_o the_o performance_n of_o god_n gracious_a promise_n especial_o those_o that_o concern_v a_o better_a life_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o purge_v ourselves_o as_o he_o also_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 2_o 3._o be_v pure_a and_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n which_o may_v any_o way_n hazard_v our_o heavenly_a happiness_n moreover_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_o that_o the_o true_a fear_n of_o 6._o mal._n 1._o 6._o the_o lord_n may_v 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god_n we_o shall_v become_v bold_a and_o courageous_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o not_o care_v great_o what_o man_n can_v say_v or_o do_v we_o will_v yield_v absolute_a obedience_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v rule_v by_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a spirit_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_a israelite_n sound_a member_n of_o the_o church_n and_o loyal_a subject_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n of_o who_o it_o be_v prophesy_v that_o they_o shall_v return_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o david_n their_o king_n and_o shall_v fear_v the_o 5._o hos_fw-la 3._o 5._o lord_n and_o his_o goodness_n in_o the_o latter_a day_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v cleave_v unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a love_n four_o unto_o this_o daily_a exercise_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o do_v adhere_v unto_o he_o by_o most_o fervent_a love_n set_v our_o affection_n upon_o he_o and_o 37._o matth._n 22_o 37._o love_v he_o above_o all_o thing_n with_o all_o our_o mind_n with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o strength_n and_o that_o we_o daily_o and_o continual_o renew_v our_o love_n by_o consider_v that_o he_o be_v in_o himself_o the_o chief_a goodness_n infinite_a in_o all_o excellency_n beauty_n mercy_n and_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o most_o lovely_a and_o amiable_a and_o also_o towards_o we_o most_o good_a and_o gracious_a benign_a and_o bountiful_a in_o which_o respect_n we_o be_v to_o esteem_v it_o our_o chief_a happiness_n to_o be_v by_o his_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o we_o towards_o he_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o enjoy_v he_o as_o our_o chief_a goodness_n and_o blessedness_n for_o if_o worldly_a man_n do_v place_n all_o their_o happiness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o those_o earthly_a thing_n unto_o which_o by_o love_n their_o heart_n be_v firm_o unite_v as_o the_o ambitious_a man_n in_o the_o enjoy_n of_o his_o desire_a honour_n the_o covetous_a man_n of_o his_o belove_a riches_n the_o voluptuous_a man_n of_o his_o wish_a pleasure_n the_o carnal_a lover_n in_o the_o obtain_n of_o his_o love_n how_o much_o more_o ought_v we_o to_o esteem_v it_o the_o top_n and_o perfection_n of_o our_o felicity_n when_o by_o fervent_a love_n we_o enjoy_v god_n be_v inseparable_o unite_v unto_o he_o and_o he_o unto_o we_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o delight_n as_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n with_o our_o mutual_a and_o sweet_a embracement_n intercourse_n of_o kindness_n and_o token_n and_o testimony_n of_o love_n towards_o one_o another_o in_o which_o love_n if_o we_o will_v be_v true_o happy_a our_o daily_a care_n must_v be_v to_o wean_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n more_o and_o more_o from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o fasten_v and_o fix_v upon_o god_n and_o as_o man_n when_o they_o will_v intend_v the_o whole_a strength_n of_o their_o sight_n to_o the_o more_o perfect_a behold_v of_o a_o object_n do_v wink_v with_o one_o eye_n that_o all_o the_o visual_a spirit_n be_v collect_v in_o the_o other_o they_o may_v more_o vigorous_o and_o exact_o discern_v and_o comprehend_v it_o so_o if_o we_o will_v have_v the_o whole_a key_n and_o influence_n of_o our_o affection_n direct_v unto_o god_n we_o must_v shut_v and_o avert_v they_o from_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v comprehend_v and_o embrace_v he_o with_o more_o perfection_n when_o they_o be_v whole_o and_o sole_o fix_v on_o he_o beside_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o jealous_a god_n who_o can_v endure_v no_o corrival_n in_o his_o love_n and_o much_o less_o that_o we_o shall_v share_v and_o divide_v our_o heart_n between_o he_o and_o his_o enemy_n he_o can_v abide_v that_o profess_v ourselves_o his_o chaste_a spouse_n we_o shall_v like_v filthy_a strumpet_n have_v our_o heart_n go_v a_o whore_v after_o strange_a lover_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o that_o soul_n can_v be_v fill_v with_o the_o gracious_a visitation_n of_o the_o lord_n 3_o impleri_fw-la visitationibus_fw-la domini_fw-la anima_fw-la non_fw-la potest_fw-la quae_fw-la bis_fw-la distractionibus_fw-la subiacet_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n in_o ascens_n domini_fw-la serm._n 3_o which_o be_v subject_a to_o worldly_a distraction_n and_o by_o how_o much_o the_o more_o it_o be_v empty_v of_o they_o by_o so_o much_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o more_o fill_v of_o the_o other_o if_o much_o then_o much_o if_o little_a then_o little_a for_o if_o the_o apostle_n adhere_v to_o the_o lord_n bodily_a presence_n which_o be_v most_o holy_a can_v not_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o spirit_n till_o he_o be_v take_v from_o they_o how_o can_v thou_o hope_v who_o be_v glue_v and_o fasten_v to_o the_o world_n and_o thy_o filthy_a flesh_n to_o have_v the_o sweet_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o comfort_n of_o his_o spirit_n unless_o thou_o indevoure_v to_o renounce_v these_o carnal_a comfort_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v labour_v daily_a to_o have_v our_o communion_n with_o god_n increase_v the_o five_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n be_v that_o we_o labour_v more_o and_o more_o to_o have_v our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o increase_v and_o the_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n seal_v and_o assure_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o end_n it_o must_v be_v our_o daily_a exercise_n to_o purge_v and_o purify_v they_o by_o faith_n from_o all_o noisome_a corruption_n and_o sinful_a thought_n that_o they_o may_v be_v fit_a temple_n and_o habitation_n for_o this_o pure_a and_o holy_a spirit_n to_o dwell_v in_o and_o to_o deck_v and_o adorn_v they_o with_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o will_v cause_v he_o to_o keep_v his_o residence_n
unto_o his_o eye_n nor_o slumber_n unto_o his_o eye-lidde_n until_o he_o may_v find_v a_o place_n for_o the_o lord_n a_o habitation_n for_o the_o mighty_a god_n of_o jacob_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v diligent_a and_o earnest_a above_o all_o thing_n in_o seek_v god_n that_o we_o may_v have_v he_o to_o reside_v and_o dwell_v with_o we_o in_o the_o temple_n of_o our_o heart_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o enjoy_v by_o our_o daily_a seek_v of_o god_n the_o three_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o manifold_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o they_o receive_v and_o enjoy_v who_o thus_o daily_o seek_v god_n for_o first_o they_o 6._o psal_n 69._o 6._o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v by_o any_o shame_n nor_o with_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v not_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o be_v confound_v for_o my_o sake_n o_o god_n of_o israel_n their_o infirmity_n shall_v not_o be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n nor_o their_o imperfection_n corruption_n and_o fail_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o appear_v by_o the_o prayer_n of_o hezechias_n for_o they_o who_o have_v prepare_v their_o heart_n to_o seek_v god_n 19_o 2._o chro._n 30._o 18_o 19_o who_o god_n pardon_v though_o they_o be_v not_o cleanse_v according_a to_o the_o purification_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n they_o shall_v not_o lose_v their_o labour_n nor_o spend_v their_o strength_n in_o vain_a for_o the_o lord_n have_v promise_v that_o those_o who_o thus_o seek_v he_o shall_v sure_o find_v he_o if_o thou_o seek_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n thou_o shall_v find_v he_o 19_o esa_n 45._o 19_o if_o thou_o seek_v he_o with_o all_o thy_o heart_n so_o azariah_n tell_v asa_n and_o the_o people_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v with_o they_o while_o they_o be_v with_o he_o and_o if_o 4._o deut._n 4._o 29._o 1._o chro._n 28._o 9_o 2._o chro._n 15._o 2._o verse_n 4._o they_o seek_v he_o he_o will_v be_v find_v of_o they_o the_o which_o he_o confirm_v by_o the_o experience_n which_o their_o father_n have_v hereof_o in_o former_a time_n even_o as_o afterward_o they_o find_v the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o his_o mouth_n confirm_v in_o their_o own_o experience_n for_o no_o soon_o do_v they_o set_v themselves_o to_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a desire_n but_o he_o be_v find_v of_o they_o and_o the_o lord_n give_v they_o rest_v round_o 15._o verse_n 15._o about_o and_o as_o we_o shall_v by_o seek_v god_n be_v free_v from_o all_o evil_a so_o shall_v we_o have_v the_o fruition_n of_o all_o good_a for_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v god_n himself_o and_o he_o will_v dwell_v in_o we_o as_o in_o his_o temple_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o as_o unto_o his_o love_n and_o spouse_n neither_o will_v he_o come_v empty-handed_n but_o bring_v with_o he_o his_o rich_a reward_n and_o as_o he_o be_v infinite_o good_a in_o himself_o so_o will_v he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o and_o to_o the_o soul_n that_o seek_v he_o he_o 6._o heb._n 11._o 6._o will_v not_o let_v any_o good_a thing_n be_v want_v unto_o they_o they_o shall_v receive_v the_o blessing_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o righteousness_n from_o the_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n they_o 21._o psal_n 34._o 10._o psal_n 24._o 4_o 5_o 6._o 2._o chro._n 31._o 21._o shall_v prosper_v in_o all_o their_o work_n be_v preserve_v from_o all_o danger_n and_o deliver_v from_o all_o evil_a for_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o for_o good_a that_o seek_v 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o he_o but_o his_o power_n and_o his_o wrath_n be_v against_o all_o they_o that_o forsake_v he_o he_o will_v 10._o psal_n 9_o 10._o not_o forsake_v they_o but_o will_v hide_v they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o anger_n they_o shall_v 3._o zeph._n 2._o 3._o receive_v spiritual_a growth_n in_o all_o grace_n through_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o brightness_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o favour_n as_o the_o herb_n and_o tree_n receive_v growth_n and_o become_v fruitful_a by_o the_o virtue_n of_o the_o sun_n that_o shine_v upon_o they_o yea_o themselves_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o shine_a light_n that_o shine_v more_o and_o 18._o pro._n 4._o 18._o more_o to_o the_o perfect_a day_n and_o in_o his_o light_n they_o shall_v see_v light_a and_o be_v admit_v to_o the_o sight_n and_o contemplation_n of_o his_o secret_a counsel_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n more_o and_o more_o confirm_v through_o that_o familiarity_n and_o communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o he_o and_o have_v peace_n with_o god_n they_o shall_v have_v also_o peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o peace_n with_o all_o the_o creature_n they_o shall_v have_v safety_n and_o christian_a security_n in_o god_n presence_n favour_n and_o protection_n and_o he_o will_v give_v they_o rest_v on_o all_o side_n because_o they_o 7._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 7._o have_v seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v with_o david_n i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o i_o round_o 5._o psal_n 3._o 5._o about_o though_o i_o walk_v through_o the_o vale_n of_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n i_o will_v fear_v 4._o psal_n 23._o 4._o no_o evil_n for_o thou_o lord_n be_v with_o i_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o staff_n they_o comfort_v i_o god_n 2._o psal_n 46._o 1_o 2._o be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o will_v not_o we_o fear_v though_o the_o earth_n be_v remove_v and_o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v cast_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n etc._n etc._n and_o in_o the_o great_a garboil_n of_o worldly_a trouble_n they_o may_v say_v with_o he_o i_o will_v both_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v for_o thou_o 8._o psal_n 4._o 8._o lord_n only_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o safety_n they_o shall_v have_v their_o heart_n fill_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o shall_v above_o all_o other_o have_v continual_a cause_n of_o rejoice_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n let_v all_o those_o that_o seek_v thou_o rejoice_v &_o be_v glad_a in_o thou_o and_o let_v all_o such_o as_o love_v 4._o psal_n 70._o 4._o thy_o salvation_n say_v continual_o let_v god_n be_v magnify_v and_o again_o glory_n you_o in_o his_o holy_a name_n let_v the_o heart_n of_o they_o rejoice_v that_o seek_v the_o lord_n they_o shall_v 12._o psal_n 105._o 3._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 12._o lead_v a_o holy_a and_o unblameable_a life_n when_o as_o they_o be_v always_o take_v up_o in_o these_o pious_a exercise_n and_o attain_v daily_o unto_o more_o and_o more_o perfection_n in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n yea_o they_o shall_v have_v not_o only_a abundance_n of_o grace_n and_o all_o spiritual_a good_a in_o this_o life_n but_o also_o of_o glory_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o they_o that_o seek_v god_n now_o shall_v then_o perfect_o find_v he_o and_o with_o he_o eternal_a blessedness_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o chief_a goodness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n david_n they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n with_o their_o whole_a heart_n be_v bless_v for_o 6._o john_n 17._o 3._o psal_n 16._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 2._o amos_n 5._o 4_o 6._o they_o shall_v live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n here_o and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o evil_n which_o follow_v our_o neglect_n of_o seek_v god_n final_o the_o evil_n and_o mischief_n be_v manifold_a which_o follow_v the_o neglect_n of_o this_o duty_n of_o seek_v god_n for_o god_n power_n and_o wrath_n be_v against_o they_o to_o 22._o ezra_n 8._o 22._o bring_v upon_o they_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o neglect_n he_o will_v withdraw_v from_o such_o his_o comfortable_a presence_n and_o by_o grievous_a affliction_n enforce_v upon_o they_o this_o duty_n which_o they_o will_v not_o do_v cheerful_o and_o of_o their_o own_o accord_n according_a to_o that_o in_o hosea_n i_o will_v go_v and_o return_v to_o my_o place_n till_o they_o acknowledge_v their_o offence_n and_o seek_v my_o face_n in_o their_o affliction_n they_o will_v 15._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o seek_v i_o early_o they_o shall_v not_o prosper_v in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v 21._o jer._n 10._o 21._o in_o hand_n as_o the_o lord_n threaten_v the_o brutish_a pastor_n of_o judah_n and_o as_o the_o flower_n and_o plant_n can_v thrive_v and_o flourish_v which_o enjoy_v not_o the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o much_o less_o shall_v they_o prosper_v
alone_o able_a to_o deliver_v we_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o crave_v instant_o his_o protection_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o the_o direction_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n that_o by_o the_o good_a guide_n thereof_o we_o may_v throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n be_v preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n and_o holiness_n and_o from_o err_v and_o go_v astray_o in_o the_o by-path_n of_o sin_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o christian_a duty_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o daily_o to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o sin_n so_o be_v we_o constant_o and_o continual_o to_o desire_v and_o resolve_v in_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o will_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n not_o think_v any_o grace_n or_o good_a duty_n so_o small_a that_o it_o may_v be_v neglect_v or_o so_o difficult_a and_o of_o such_o a_o high_a nature_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v attempt_v and_o seek_v after_o neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o to_o take_v the_o occasion_n of_o well-doing_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v &_o thrust_v upon_o we_o but_o we_o must_v exercise_v our_o mind_n by_o study_v and_o advise_v how_o we_o may_v get_v &_o gain_v the_o best_a opportunity_n of_o do_v most_o good_a both_o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o own_o and_o our_o neighbour_n good_a but_o especial_o we_o must_v set_v ourselves_o with_o most_o earnest_a study_n and_o serious_a diligence_n to_o attain_v unto_o and_o adorn_v our_o soul_n with_o those_o grace_n wherein_o they_o be_v most_o defective_a and_o to_o perform_v those_o duty_n which_o our_o conscience_n tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v in_o time_n past_o most_o neglect_v not_o because_o they_o be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n less_o excellent_a profitable_a or_o necessary_a for_o so_o when_o time_n and_o opportunity_n will_v not_o suffer_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o 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slip_v the_o occasion_n of_o well_o do_v but_o take_v hold_v of_o the_o opportunity_n when_o it_o be_v offer_v we_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o fainthearted_a and_o weake-handed_n in_o good_a duty_n nor_o so_o easy_o daunt_v and_o discourage_v in_o they_o but_o shall_v become_v strong_a and_o valorous_a if_o we_o will_v thus_o daily_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v our_o heart_n and_o hand_n by_o these_o good_a resolution_n that_o we_o will_v let_v pass_v no_o opportunity_n of_o perform_v those_o christian_a duty_n which_o god_n require_v of_o us._n final_o notwithstanding_o our_o many_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n in_o our_o best_a action_n and_o slip_n and_o fall_v into_o sin_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n through_o christ_n in_o this_o evangelicall_a obedience_n as_o though_o it_o be_v free_a from_o all_o imperfection_n see_v he_o respect_v more_o our_o heart_n then_o our_o hand_n and_o our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n more_o than_o our_o ability_n and_o performance_n cap._n ix_o of_o the_o five_o and_o six_o daily_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o conform_v ourselves_o to_o god_n law_n and_o to_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o his_o good_a pleasure_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v conform_v our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n according_a to_o god_n law_n the_o five_o main_a duty_n wherein_o we_o be_v daily_o to_o exercise_v ourselves_o be_v that_o we_o right_o dispose_v of_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n so_o as_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a 2._o phil._n 3._o 20._o matth._n 6._o 33._o col._n 3._o 2._o to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o thought_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o we_o be_v not_o earthly_a mind_v like_o citizen_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v fix_v and_o fasten_v upon_o earthly_a and_o momentany_a vanity_n which_o profit_v not_o as_o how_o we_o may_v get_v or_o keep_v the_o honour_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o the_o world_n by_o carnal_a and_o unlawful_a mean_n which_o be_v too_o base_a object_n for_o they_o which_o be_v of_o so_o high_a and_o divine_a a_o nature_n but_o that_o they_o be_v chief_o take_v up_o and_o exercise_v about_o spiritual_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o of_o their_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n by_o what_o mean_v we_o may_v obtain_v or_o have_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n may_v be_v more_o enrich_v with_o they_o how_o we_o may_v safe_o keep_v they_o and_o be_v secure_v from_o fear_n of_o lose_v they_o how_o we_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o unite_a unto_o christ_n and_o assure_v that_o both_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n do_v belong_v unto_o us._n how_o we_o be_v so_o to_o carry_v ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v more_o sensible_o and_o feel_o apprehend_v the_o power_n and_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n and_o resurrection_n work_v in_o we_o and_o replenish_n our_o heart_n with_o 10._o phil._n 3._o 10._o sweet_a consolation_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n how_o we_o may_v be_v daily_o more_o assure_v of_o god_n grace_n and_o favour_n and_o feel_v and_o discern_v the_o light_n and_o warmth_n of_o his_o love_a countenance_n shine_v upon_o we_o and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o his_o love_n how_o we_o may_v withstand_v tentation_n and_o get_v mastery_n over_o our_o strong_a corruption_n and_o how_o we_o may_v daily_o be_v more_o renew_v and_o strengthen_v in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n that_o we_o may_v increase_v in_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n our_o mind_n must_v chief_o be_v take_v up_o and_o when_o we_o exercise_v they_o about_o earthly_a thing_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n it_o must_v be_v as_o upon_o mean_n which_o tend_v to_o these_o end_n and_o like_o bird_n we_o must_v use_v the_o earth_n as_o a_o help_n to_o raise_v up_o ourselves_o and_o to_o gather_v wing_n that_o we_o may_v soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v do_v if_o we_o perform_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n in_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o god_n as_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n which_o he_o have_v require_v at_o our_o hand_n with_o prayer_n for_o good_a success_n and_o thanksgiving_n when_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o have_v obtain_v it_o and_o when_o we_o use_v they_o as_o mean_n to_o further_a our_o main_a end_n namely_o the_o advancement_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o the_o like_a care_n and_o endeavour_n we_o must_v daily_o use_v in_o the_o right_a order_n of_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n either_o by_o seasonable_a silence_n when_o wisdom_n discretion_n and_o gravity_n require_v it_o of_o which_o the_o general_a rule_n be_v that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o forbear_v and_o say_v nothing_o then_o to_o vent_v that_o which_o be_v 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in_o the_o morning_n before_o they_o be_v take_v up_o and_o taint_v with_o carnal_a lust_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n when_o as_o like_v good_a ground_n they_o be_v thus_o well_o prepare_v to_o receive_v they_o and_o when_o they_o spring_v up_o in_o we_o they_o will_v grow_v the_o better_a and_o fast_o be_v well_o water_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o endure_v without_o wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v and_o even_o scorch_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o affliction_n we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o poisonous_a contagion_n of_o the_o sinful_a time_n when_o as_o before_o we_o go_v abroad_o into_o the_o infectious_a air_n we_o have_v betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n take_v our_o spiritual_a cordial_n and_o antidote_n we_o shall_v keep_v the_o fort_n of_o our_o heart_n from_o any_o danger_n of_o sack_v and_o surprise_v by_o satan_n tentation_n when_o as_o betimes_o in_o 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with_o worldly_a encumbrance_n whereas_o contrariwise_o if_o in_o the_o morning_n we_o keep_v no_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o but_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o take_v their_o liberty_n and_o to_o give_v entertainment_n unto_o wicked_a and_o worldly_a thought_n and_o the_o carnal_a and_o sensual_a lust_n of_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n they_o will_v so_o whole_o seize_v upon_o they_o &_o hold_v their_o possession_n that_o we_o shall_v hardly_o admit_v or_o at_o least_o retain_v any_o good_a meditation_n the_o whole_a day_n follow_v &_o if_o we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o prayer_n or_o other_o religious_a duty_n we_o shall_v be_v so_o distract_v with_o worldly_a cogitation_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n that_o they_o will_v become_v cold_a and_o formal_a and_o quite_o without_o any_o vigour_n and_o efficacy_n cap._n xiii_o of_o prayer_n in_o the_o morning_n how_o profitable_a it_o be_v and_o necessary_a and_o of_o our_o preparation_n unto_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o fruit_n and_o profit_n of_o prayer_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o duty_n of_o meditation_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v every_o morning_n the_o next_o religious_a duty_n which_o be_v in_o the_o morning_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o we_o be_v that_o we_o pour_v out_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n by_o fervent_a &_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o be_v a_o duty_n above_o all_o other_o to_o be_v daily_o put_v in_o practice_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o god_n service_n whereby_o he_o will_v be_v honour_v of_o we_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o in_o the_o scripture_n it_o be_v put_v for_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o god_n it_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o special_a 17._o special_a hos_fw-la 14._o 2._o psal_n 50._o 14_o 15._o matth._n 7._o 7._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o commandment_n in_o many_o place_n unto_o which_o god_n have_v encourage_v we_o to_o yield_v obedience_n by_o many_o sweet_a 24._o sweet_a joh._n 16._o 23._o psal_n 145._o 18._o esa_fw-la 65._o 24._o and_o gracious_a promise_n 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profitable_a also_o unto_o we_o as_o be_v the_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o we_o attain_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o need_v and_o be_v free_v from_o all_o the_o evil_n which_o we_o fear_v and_o the_o key_n whereby_o we_o open_v the_o treasury_n of_o all_o god_n grace_n and_o rich_a gift_n and_o 14._o 1._o job_n 5._o 14._o out_o of_o it_o furnish_v ourselves_o with_o all_o blessing_n which_o be_v needful_a for_o us._n it_o be_v most_o effectual_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o all_o the_o good_a 15._o jam._n 5._o 16_o 17_o 18._o exod._n 32._o 10._o josh_n 10._o 15._o thing_n which_o we_o desire_v as_o we_o see_v in_o innumerable_a place_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o affiance_n in_o god_n when_o as_o we_o have_v experience_n that_o he_o hear_v we_o and_o grant_v our_o request_n and_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o heart_n with_o most_o fervent_a love_n when_o we_o taste_v of_o his_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n in_o give_v unto_o we_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v it_o increase_v our_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o bring_v we_o into_o familiar_a acquaintance_n with_o he_o it_o make_v our_o mind_n to_o soar_v aloft_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o be_v on_o earth_n it_o cause_v we_o to_o have_v our_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n it_o assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n see_v the_o same_o spirit_n which_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o supplication_n seal_v also_o unto_o 26._o rom_n 8._o 15_o 26._o we_o our_o adoption_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n most_o necessary_a 4._o jer._n 10._o 25._o gen._n 32._o 25_o 26._o hos_fw-la 12._o 4._o if_o either_o we_o will_v avoid_v god_n curse_n or_o will_v with_o jacob_n so_o wrestle_v with_o he_o as_o we_o mean_v to_o prevail_v and_o obtain_v the_o blessing_n that_o if_o we_o neglect_v it_o it_o be_v a_o strong_a evidence_n unto_o we_o that_o we_o have_v cast_v off_o all_o fear_n of_o god_n as_o eliphaz_n reason_v against_o job_n and_o that_o we_o be_v utter_o destitute_a of_o all_o save_a grace_n 10._o zach._n 12._o 10._o see_v the_o same_o spirit_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n and_o supplication_n §._o sect._n 2_o their_o objection_n answer_v who_o pretend_v want_v of_o leisure_n to_o pray_v neither_o let_v any_o man_n pretend_v his_o small_a leisure_n by_o reason_n of_o his_o weighty_a business_n and_o manifold_a employment_n as_o a_o excuse_n to_o warrant_v he_o for_o the_o neglect_n of_o a_o duty_n so_o high_a and_o holy_a so_o excellent_a profitable_a and_o necessary_a unless_o he_o will_v say_v that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o be_v save_v to_o glorify_v god_n or_o enrich_v himself_o with_o his_o grace_n and_o blessing_n or_o to_o get_v the_o evidence_n of_o everlasting_a glory_n and_o happiness_n into_o his_o own_o keep_n and_o that_o he_o be_v so_o take_v up_o with_o worldly_a employment_n that_o he_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o seek_v any_o acquaintance_n with_o god_n to_o avoid_v his_o curse_n or_o obtain_v his_o blessing_n to_o go_v to_o heaven_n or_o escape_v hell_n for_o shame_v therefore_o let_v we_o cast_v away_o these_o no_o less_o profane_a than_o frivolous_a excuse_n and_o to_o this_o end_n further_o consider_v that_o the_o great_a and_o more_o important_a our_o business_n be_v the_o more_o need_n we_o have_v to_o implore_v by_o hearty_a prayer_n the_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n before_o we_o undertake_v they_o without_o which_o all_o our_o policy_n labour_n and_o endeavour_n will_v be_v spend_v in_o vain_a either_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o achieve_v the_o thing_n which_o we_o attempt_v or_o if_o we_o do_v yet_o in_o god_n just_a judgement_n it_o shall_v become_v unto_o we_o a_o curse_n rather_o than_o a_o blessing_n consider_v further_o 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confusion_n into_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o to_o cross_v god_n wise_a providence_n in_o the_o government_n of_o the_o world_n who_o have_v give_v variety_n of_o gift_n which_o he_o have_v appoint_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o variety_n of_o calling_n that_o be_v helpefull_a and_o serviceable_a mutual_o unto_o one_o another_o humane_a society_n may_v be_v preserve_v &_o peace_n and_o love_n nourish_v in_o they_o and_o therefore_o as_o in_o a_o well-governed_n army_n every_o one_o keep_v his_o place_n and_o station_n unto_o which_o his_o general_n have_v design_v he_o &_o not_o only_o serve_v he_o general_o as_o a_o soldier_n but_o in_o that_o place_n and_o office_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v appoint_v and_o choose_v so_o must_v we_o demean_v ourselves_o towards_o our_o great_a commander_n and_o not_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o perform_v good_a duty_n unless_o we_o do_v those_o which_o belong_v to_o our_o calling_n not_o out_o of_o fancy_n and_o fickle_a unconstancy_n leave_v our_o station_n but_o as_o the_o apostle_n require_v abide_v in_o the_o same_o call_n wherein_o god_n have_v place_v us._n 24._o 1._o cor._n 7._o 20_o 24._o §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v regenerate_v before_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n acceptable_o in_o our_o calling_n but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o be_v settle_v in_o a_o lawful_a call_n and_o that_o we_o painful_o perform_v the_o duty_n that_o be_v require_v in_o it_o for_o this_o a_o mere_a worldling_n may_v do_v out_o of_o carnal_a and_o earthly_a respect_n either_o for_o his_o own_o pleasure_n credit_n or_o profit_n but_o that_o we_o so_o carry_v and_o demean_v ourselves_o in_o it_o as_o that_o we_o may_v by_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n glorify_v god_n further_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n &_o common_a wealth_n unto_o which_o diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v some_o whereof_o respect_n our_o person_n and_o some_o the_o action_n and_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o our_o person_n there_o be_v require_v that_o we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o sanctify_a for_o our_o person_n must_v be_v accept_v before_o any_o of_o our_o work_n can_v please_v god_n and_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a before_o we_o can_v bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n for_o as_o unto_o the_o pure_a all_o thing_n be_v pure_a so_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v defile_v and_o unbelieved_a 4._o tit._n 1._o 15._o pro._n 21._o 27._o verse_n 4._o be_v nothing_o pure_a but_o even_o their_o mind_n and_o conscience_n be_v defile_v and_o if_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o wicked_a be_v abominable_a and_o their_o very_a prayer_n be_v turn_v into_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o be_v the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o their_o calling_n sinful_a and_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n neither_o can_v such_o as_o be_v unsanctified_a expect_v any_o blessing_n of_o god_n upon_o their_o labour_n or_o that_o they_o shall_v prosper_v 1._o psal_n 1._o 3._o &_o 112._o 1_o 2._o etc._n etc._n psal_n 128._o 1._o in_o any_o thing_n which_o they_o do_v or_o take_v in_o hand_n see_v by_o god_n promise_n this_o privilege_n be_v limit_v unto_o the_o righteous_a and_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o §_o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n in_o faith_n unto_o the_o action_n also_o and_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n that_o they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v and_o these_o be_v either_o such_o virtue_n and_o grace_n which_o go_v before_o as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o our_o good_a action_n and_o proceed_n or_o such_o as_o do_v accompany_v and_o attend_v upon_o they_o of_o the_o former_a sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n whereby_o i_o understand_v not_o only_o a_o justify_n faith_n which_o assure_v we_o of_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o love_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o which_o by_o unite_n 23._o hab._n 11._o 6._o john_n 15._o 5._o rom._n 14._o 23._o we_o unto_o the_o true_a vine_n christ_n do_v enable_v we_o in_o he_o to_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o righteousness_n without_o which_o we_o can_v please_v god_n nor_o do_v any_o good_a thing_n see_v all_o we_o do_v be_v sin_n but_o also_o a_o particular_a act_n of_o this_o faith_n whereby_o we_o be_v persuade_v that_o our_o calling_n and_o the_o duty_n which_o we_o perform_v in_o they_o be_v please_a unto_o god_n the_o lord_n will_v give_v a_o blessing_n upon_o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n for_o which_o purpose_n our_o faith_n must_v have_v a_o warrant_n and_o ground_n out_o of_o god_n word_n both_o injoin_v these_o duty_n and_o promise_v a_o blessing_n unto_o the_o performance_n of_o they_o and_o thus_o shall_v we_o 4._o hab._n 2._o 4._o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v so_o often_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n when_o as_o therein_o we_o do_v not_o only_o the_o religious_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v encourage_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o with_o all_o alacrity_n and_o cheerfulness_n when_o as_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v bless_v those_o labour_n which_o himself_o have_v require_v and_o not_o be_v dismay_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o trouble_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o they_o see_v we_o be_v sure_a that_o by_o god_n blessing_n and_o gracious_a assistance_n we_o shall_v overcome_v they_o and_o have_v a_o good_a end_n and_o issue_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n §_o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v from_o love._n second_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n must_v proceed_v out_o of_o unfeigned_a love_n towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n which_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o all_o true_a obedience_n and_o not_o principal_o from_o self-love_n or_o love_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v poisonous_a root_n of_o all_o sin_n will_v taint_v all_o our_o work_n and_o action_n which_o spring_v from_o they_o they_o must_v arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o move_v those_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o consecrate_v whole_o unto_o he_o their_o life_n and_o labour_n in_o all_o thing_n desire_v to_o serve_v he_o who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v both_o in_o the_o immediate_a duty_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o also_o in_o the_o ordinary_a duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o as_o we_o labour_v in_o they_o not_z first_o and_z chief_o for_o worldly_a gain_n and_o advantage_n thereby_o to_o please_v ourselves_o but_o in_o obedience_n to_o god_n commandment_n who_o require_v these_o duty_n of_o we_o study_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o and_o that_o our_o action_n both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n may_v be_v approve_v and_o accept_v in_o his_o sight_n second_o we_o must_v perform_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n out_o of_o love_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n seek_v in_o they_o their_o good_a 13._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 5._o gal._n 5._o 13._o as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o see_v true_a charity_n seek_v not_o her_o own_o but_o be_v also_o serviceable_a unto_o other_o which_o if_o we_o do_v then_o will_v we_o not_o wrong_v they_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o nor_o gain_v by_o their_o loss_n we_o will_v not_o deprive_v they_o of_o some_o great_a good_a to_o get_v unto_o ourselves_o some_o small_a advantage_n neither_o will_v we_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n and_o greedy_o gripple_n in_o follow_v our_o own_o business_n but_o that_o we_o will_v spare_v they_o some_o of_o our_o time_n and_o afford_v they_o our_o best_a help_n when_o their_o necessity_n shall_v require_v our_o assistance_n and_o reason_n charity_n and_o conscience_n shall_v bind_v we_o to_o afford_v it_o §._o sect._n 5_o that_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n three_o as_o our_o labour_n must_v arise_v from_o these_o cause_n so_o they_o must_v be_v direct_v to_o right_a end_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o to_o god_n glory_n which_o in_o 31._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 31._o all_o we_o do_v we_o must_v labour_v to_o advance_v neither_o be_v god_n only_o glorify_v when_o we_o profess_v and_o practice_v religious_a duty_n but_o also_o when_o we_o walk_v conscionable_o in_o our_o calling_n and_o with_o all_o diligence_n perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n second_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o in_o they_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n which_o we_o be_v to_o prefer_v before_o our_o own_o private_a and_o so_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v profitable_a member_n in_o these_o society_n in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v not_o seek_v to_o gain_v by_o the_o common_a
they_o rash_o and_o hand_n over_o head_n without_o choice_n and_o have_v neither_o care_n nor_o conscience_n in_o our_o manner_n of_o use_v they_o but_o when_o we_o observe_v diligent_o those_o law_n and_o caution_n wherewith_o we_o be_v limit_v and_o bound_v in_o their_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o these_o either_o respect_n the_o matter_n or_o manner_n the_o recreation_n itself_o or_o our_o course_n and_o carriage_n in_o exercise_v ourselves_o in_o it_o for_o the_o recreation_n itself_o our_o first_o care_n must_v be_v that_o it_o be_v lawful_a and_o either_o approve_a and_o warrant_v or_o at_o least_o not_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o here_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v not_o only_o those_o recreation_n which_o be_v particular_o name_v but_o likewise_o all_o those_o which_o have_v some_o analogy_n and_o similitude_n with_o they_o and_o these_o be_v either_o of_o the_o mind_n alone_o or_o of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n joint_o together_o the_o recreation_n 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creature_n and_o delight_n that_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o be_v vain_a and_o fruitless_a in_o respect_n that_o it_o fail_v of_o one_o principal_a end_n and_o will_v as_o experience_n show_v rather_o distract_v we_o from_o our_o calling_n then_o fit_v we_o for_o they_o and_o this_o seem_v to_o have_v be_v one_o of_o salomon_n recreation_n in_o his_o best_a time_n who_o out_o of_o this_o exercise_n of_o contemplation_n be_v able_a to_o speak_v of_o all_o tree_n from_o the_o cedar_n that_o be_v in_o lebanon_n even_o to_o the_o hyssop_n that_o 33._o 1._o king_n 4._o 33._o spring_v out_o of_o the_o will_n and_o also_o of_o beast_n and_o fowl_n creep_v thing_n and_o fish_n unto_o which_o we_o may_v add_v the_o delight_v of_o our_o mind_n one_o with_o another_o with_o pleasant_a discourse_n and_o witty_a conceit_n and_o by_o ourselves_o by_o use_v the_o excellent_a art_n of_o poetry_n either_o make_v poem_n ourselves_o or_o read_v those_o which_o be_v compose_v by_o other_o in_o all_o which_o and_o the_o like_a exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n our_o care_n must_v be_v that_o our_o recreation_n neither_o in_o respect_n of_o word_n matter_n or_o manner_n be_v wanton_a or_o wicked_a insulse_fw-la or_o corrupt_v and_o neither_o bitter_a and_o bite_a tend_v to_o the_o disgrace_n of_o other_o nor_o profane_a and_o filthy_a tend_v to_o the_o poison_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n or_o to_o the_o corrupt_a of_o our_o manner_n and_o condition_n neither_o to_o the_o impeach_a and_o loss_n of_o christian_a gravity_n nor_o to_o the_o hinder_v of_o that_o harmony_n and_o 20._o caveamuâ—_n ne_fw-la dum_fw-la relaxare_fw-la animum_fw-la volumuâ—_n soluamus_fw-la omnem_fw-la harmoniam_fw-la quasi_fw-la concentum_fw-la quendam_fw-la bonorum_fw-la operum_fw-la ambr._n de_fw-fr offic_n cap._n 20._o seemly_a decency_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o our_o conversation_n the_o recreation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o body_n joint_o together_o be_v many_o as_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o sense_n especial_o the_o eye_n with_o delightful_a sight_n and_o the_o ear_n with_o harmonious_a music_n which_o above_o all_o other_o recreation_n be_v commend_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o the_o example_n of_o the_o saint_n who_o not_o only_o use_v it_o in_o god_n worship_n to_o cheer_v and_o fit_v the_o heart_n the_o better_a for_o holy_a duty_n but_o also_o for_o civil_a recreation_n that_o they_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o better_o enable_v for_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o calling_n and_o thus_o the_o prophet_n in_o almost_o innumerable_a place_n stir_v up_o both_o himself_o and_o other_o with_o voice_n and_o musical_a instrument_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n &_o have_v pen_v the_o psalm_n for_o his_o own_o use_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o church_n appoint_v they_o to_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o most_o skilful_a musician_n to_o diverse_a instrument_n who_o step_n solomon_n his_o 8._o eccl._n 2._o 8._o son_n herein_o follow_v and_o appoint_v most_o 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and_o afflict_a grief_n and_o such_o be_v all_o those_o sport_n as_o be_v so_o vain_a and_o light_a that_o they_o will_v not_o beseem_v christian_a gravity_n all_o those_o which_o tend_v to_o break_v peace_n and_o weaken_v love_n as_o bitter_a or_o scurrilous_a jest_n and_o rude_a horseplay_n all_o lascivious_a and_o effeminate_a sport_n which_o corrupt_v the_o mind_n or_o weaken_v the_o body_n inflame_v the_o lust_n or_o poison_v the_o manner_n as_o vain_a dalliance_n and_o court_v of_o woman_n chamber_a and_o wantonness_n profane_a stageplays_a and_o interlude_n which_o make_v the_o theatre_n a_o school_n of_o all_o impiety_n and_o profaneness_n lust_n and_o uncleanness_n and_o wanton_a dance_n of_o both_o sex_n one_o with_o another_o especial_o in_o those_o light_n and_o lewd_a lavolto_n and_o coranto_n use_v in_o these_o time_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o lascivious_a and_o immodest_a gesture_n and_o action_n goate-like_a jump_v and_o frisk_v of_o woman_n as_o well_o as_o man_n proclaim_v wanton_a immodesty_n and_o tend_v only_o to_o the_o inflame_a of_o lust_n that_o they_o will_v not_o well_o beseem_v a_o honest_a pagan_n and_o better_o fit_v a_o cunning_a courtesan_n who_o cast_v before_o man_n these_o allure_a bait_n that_o they_o may_v be_v catch_v in_o the_o snare_n of_o lust_n then_o for_o a_o true_a christian_a who_o esteem_v modesty_n and_o chastity_n her_o best_a ornament_n unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v card_v and_o dice_v as_o they_o be_v almost_o general_o use_v for_o suppose_v that_o all_o game_n at_o they_o be_v not_o simple_o unlawful_a and_o that_o the_o argument_n of_o lot_n take_v no_o hold_n of_o they_o because_o they_o be_v in_o nothing_o like_o but_o as_o they_o be_v both_o dispose_v by_o god_n providence_n which_o have_v a_o chief_a stroke_n in_o dispose_v all_o thing_n or_o because_o as_o they_o allege_v the_o most_o game_n stand_v not_o so_o
over-measure_n we_o be_v to_o take_v special_a care_n that_o we_o use_v they_o with_o due_a moderation_n for_o see_v recreation_n in_o the_o use_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a be_v not_o simple_o and_o absolute_o good_a but_o only_o as_o it_o be_v right_o use_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o reason_n and_o that_o be_v superfluous_a which_o exceed_v this_o rule_n and_o defective_a which_o come_v short_a of_o it_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o conform_v ourselves_o unto_o it_o and_o not_o recreate_v ourselves_o more_o or_o less_o than_o nature_n require_v or_o then_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n and_o our_o better_a fit_v for_o more_o serious_a employment_n more_o special_o this_o moderation_n in_o our_o recreation_n must_v extend_v both_o to_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n and_o to_o the_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o they_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o mind_n that_o we_o do_v not_o too_o high_o value_v they_o but_o esteem_v they_o in_o the_o number_n of_o thing_n indifferent_a we_o must_v cause_v they_o to_o 15._o dandum_fw-la est_fw-la aliquod_fw-la interuallun_fw-la animo_fw-la ita_fw-la tamen_fw-la ut_fw-la non_fw-la resoluatur_fw-la sed_fw-la ut_fw-la remittatur_fw-la senec._n epist_n 15._o give_v place_n unto_o duty_n which_o be_v simple_o good_a and_o of_o great_a importance_n when_o they_o can_v convenient_o stand_v together_o our_o heart_n also_o must_v be_v bound_v with_o moderation_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o affection_n and_o passion_n so_o as_o we_o burst_v not_o out_o into_o anger_n and_o rage_n when_o we_o be_v cross_v in_o our_o sport_n a_o usual_a fault_n that_o accompany_v the_o pleasure_n of_o hawk_v and_o game_n and_o neither_o wax_n proud_a of_o our_o own_o skill_n and_o activity_n nor_o be_v envious_a against_o those_o which_o do_v excel_v we_o in_o they_o but_o especial_o we_o must_v watch_v over_o ourselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n for_o this_o be_v with_o solomon_n in_o seek_v pleasure_n to_o lose_v ourselves_o in_o a_o labyrinth_n of_o delight_n 4._o 1._o king_n 11._o 4._o and_o for_o the_o enjoy_n of_o trifle_n to_o forgo_v that_o jewel_n wherein_o god_n chief_o 26._o pro._n 23._o 26._o delight_v and_o desire_v above_o all_o other_o thing_n to_o have_v in_o his_o keep_n and_o though_o we_o use_v they_o for_o our_o delight_n yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o make_v they_o like_o servant_n to_o wait_v in_o the_o out-roome_n to_o come_v at_o our_o call_n and_o to_o depart_v when_o we_o have_v no_o further_o need_v of_o their_o service_n and_o not_o like_o our_o best_a belove_a admit_v they_o to_o keep_v residence_n in_o the_o privy_a chamber_n of_o our_o heart_n so_o fix_v and_o fasten_v our_o love_n and_o affection_n upon_o they_o that_o we_o can_v endure_v to_o have_v they_o out_o of_o our_o sight_n for_o than_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n about_o they_o but_o after_o we_o have_v do_v with_o they_o they_o will_v so_o unsettle_v our_o heart_n and_o wean_v our_o affection_n from_o all_o good_a duty_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o without_o much_o labour_n reduce_v they_o into_o good_a frame_n nor_o make_v they_o fit_a without_o distraction_n to_o perform_v any_o religious_a duty_n as_o hear_v read_v pray_v meditate_v or_o else_o the_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n and_o therefore_o though_o we_o use_v pleasure_n yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o with_o solomon_n give_v ourselves_o unto_o 3._o eccles_n 2._o 2_o 3._o they_o for_o of_o such_o laughter_n we_o may_v right_o say_v it_o be_v mad_a and_o of_o such_o mirth_n we_o may_v demand_v what_o good_a it_o do_v we_o §._o sect._n 2_o moderation_n must_v be_v use_v in_o respect_n of_o time_n in_o respect_n also_o of_o our_o time_n which_o be_v spend_v in_o our_o recreation_n we_o must_v use_v great_a moderation_n make_v they_o serve_v like_o sauce_n to_o our_o meat_n to_o 7._o sint_fw-la exercitationes_fw-la &_o faciles_fw-la &_o breve_n qui_fw-la corpus_fw-la &_o sine_fw-la mora_fw-la laxent_fw-la &_o tempori_fw-la parcant_fw-la cvius_fw-la praecipuè_fw-la ratio_fw-la habenda_fw-la est_fw-la quicquid_fw-la facies_fw-la citò_fw-la redi_fw-la à _fw-la corpore_fw-la ad_fw-la animum_fw-la etc._n etc._n sen._n epist_n 15._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 7._o sharpen_v our_o appetite_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o not_o to_o glut_v ourselves_o with_o they_o and_o so_o to_o make_v we_o the_o more_o unfit_a for_o any_o necessary_a employment_n we_o must_v remember_v that_o they_o be_v but_o recreation_n to_o refresh_v we_o and_o not_o occupation_n to_o tire_v we_o and_o that_o they_o be_v allow_v we_o to_o cheer_v our_o spirit_n and_o repair_v our_o strength_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o fit_a for_o the_o well-performing_a of_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o not_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o toil_a ourselves_o in_o they_o spend_v and_o consume_v they_o and_o so_o be_v disable_v for_o any_o necessary_a employment_n we_o must_v consider_v that_o god_n have_v not_o create_v and_o redeem_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v whole_o follow_v our_o pleasure_n and_o with_o the_o israelite_n sit_v down_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o rise_v up_o to_o play_v but_o that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n or_o in_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fit_v for_o they_o neither_o have_v he_o appoint_v recreation_n to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n but_o only_o as_o a_o mean_n to_o preserve_v they_o for_o more_o high_a and_o holy_a employment_n tend_v to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o soul_n we_o must_v esteem_v time_n the_o most_o precious_a treasure_n and_o that_o the_o consumption_n of_o it_o be_v the_o most_o dangerous_a disease_n and_o desperate_o unrecoverable_a that_o it_o exceed_v all_o other_o loss_n and_o that_o the_o waste_n of_o it_o be_v the_o great_a unthriftinesse_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o turn_v our_o recreation_n into_o pastime_n as_o the_o english_a name_n import_v make_v only_o this_o use_n of_o they_o to_o cause_v idle_a hour_n seem_v less_o tedious_a for_o this_o be_v but_o to_o set_v spur_n to_o a_o run_a horse_n which_o of_o itself_o post_v away_o speedy_o and_o when_o it_o be_v once_o past_a can_v never_o be_v recall_v let_v we_o not_o fool_n and_o trifle_v out_o this_o our_o most_o precious_a treasure_n upon_o every_o base_a vanity_n or_o if_o we_o have_v do_v it_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o ignorance_n when_o we_o do_v not_o know_v the_o worth_n of_o it_o let_v we_o according_a 16._o eph._n 5._o 16._o to_o the_o apostle_n counsel_n redeem_v it_o at_o any_o price_n and_o recover_v our_o loss_n by_o redouble_v our_o diligence_n in_o all_o good_a duty_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o set_v a_o right_a value_n on_o these_o ware_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v we_o not_o go_v to_o inquire_v of_o worldly_a impostor_n who_o will_v set_v a_o base_a price_n of_o this_o jewel_n to_o cozen_v we_o of_o it_o not_o to_o enrich_v themselves_o with_o our_o spoil_n but_o to_o spoil_v themselves_o also_o with_o our_o loss_n but_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v how_o they_o prize_v it_o in_o hell_n and_o how_o willing_a they_o will_v be_v to_o give_v million_o of_o world_n if_o they_o have_v they_o in_o their_o possession_n for_o the_o purchase_n of_o one_o day_n to_o repent_v of_o their_o former_a course_n especial_o the_o prodigal_a misspend_v of_o their_o time_n final_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o our_o work_n and_o labour_n which_o must_v be_v here_o dispatch_v be_v weighty_a and_o manifold_a see_v in_o this_o world_n everlasting_a life_n and_o happiness_n be_v either_o get_v or_o lose_v and_o that_o our_o time_n be_v so_o short_a that_o we_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o be_v benight_a before_o we_o have_v end_v our_o business_n and_o so_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v to_o come_v short_a of_o the_o promise_a rest_n that_o this_o short_a 35._o heb._n 4._o 1._o mark_n 13._o 35._o time_n be_v also_o uncertain_a see_v we_o know_v not_o at_o what_o hour_n our_o lord_n will_v come_v and_o call_v we_o to_o our_o reckon_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o be_v wise_a unto_o our_o own_o salvation_n we_o will_v not_o spend_v much_o of_o this_o short_a and_o uncertain_a time_n in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n sport_n and_o pastime_n but_o rather_o in_o make_v and_o keep_v straight_o our_o account_n and_o in_o prepare_v ourselves_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o appear_v before_o our_o judge_n especial_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v assure_v we_o beforehand_o that_o he_o be_v most_o righteous_a and_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n will_v reward_v every_o man_n according_a to_o their_o work_n that_o he_o 36._o 2
may_v i_o say_v of_o sport_n and_o recreation_n give_v they_o not_o to_o they_o who_o need_v they_o not_o have_v no_o use_n of_o refresh_v before_o they_o have_v labour_v nor_o of_o repair_v their_o strength_n before_o it_o be_v spend_v but_o unto_o those_o who_o be_v weary_v with_o painstaking_a that_o they_o may_v more_o fresh_o return_v to_o their_o labour_n second_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n there_o be_v require_v that_o recreation_n be_v only_o use_v in_o such_o season_n as_o by_o god_n be_v allow_v and_o allot_v unto_o they_o and_o that_o be_v not_o on_o the_o day_n of_o our_o rest_n but_o on_o the_o day_n of_o our_o labour_n not_o on_o god_n sabbath_n which_o he_o have_v appropriate_v to_o his_o service_n but_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n which_o he_o have_v allow_v for_o our_o own_o use_n for_o if_o the_o lord_n have_v inhibit_v the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o in_o themselves_o be_v in_o their_o season_n lawful_a and_o necessary_a and_o can_v be_v neglect_v without_o sin_n yea_o if_o he_o will_v not_o allow_v we_o on_o his_o day_n to_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n or_o to_o 13._o esa_n 58._o 11_o 12_o 13._o think_v our_o own_o thought_n because_o he_o will_v have_v we_o whole_o devote_a and_o consecrate_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n then_o much_o more_o do_v he_o inhibit_v sport_n and_o recreation_n which_o tend_v not_o at_o all_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o be_v of_o a_o inferior_a nature_n and_o less_o excellency_n and_o necessity_n and_o which_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o carnal_a delight_n most_o please_v to_o the_o flesh_n be_v more_o likely_a to_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o distract_v we_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o therefore_o on_o this_o day_n the_o recreation_n of_o our_o body_n aught_o to_o be_v their_o rest_v from_o all_o labour_n which_o be_v not_o necessary_a to_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o the_o recreation_n of_o our_o mind_n must_v be_v in_o change_v their_o object_n not_o employ_v they_o in_o worldly_a cogitation_n but_o about_o spiritual_a exercise_n hear_v the_o word_n pray_v and_o praise_v of_o god_n holy_a conference_n and_o lift_v they_o up_o in_o heavenly_a meditation_n and_o the_o like_a also_o may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n when_o we_o humble_v ourselves_o solemn_o in_o the_o congregation_n or_o private_o by_o ourselves_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n or_o when_o some_o judgement_n and_o affliction_n be_v fear_v or_o inflict_v either_o upon_o ourselves_o or_o the_o church_n or_o some_o special_a member_n of_o it_o which_o we_o desire_v to_o prevent_v or_o that_o be_v inflict_v it_o shall_v be_v remoove_v for_o if_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a at_o those_o time_n for_o god_n people_n to_o delight_v themselves_o with_o the_o use_n 5._o exod._n 33._o 5._o of_o their_o best_a clothes_n no_o not_o to_o refresh_v their_o body_n with_o their_o ordinary_a food_n then_o much_o less_o be_v it_o lawful_a at_o such_o time_n to_o feast_n and_o sport_n ourselves_o with_o pleasure_n and_o recreation_n and_o this_o be_v the_o sin_n which_o the_o lord_n tax_v in_o the_o jew_n in_o that_o day_n say_v the_o prophet_n do_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n 12._o esa_n 22._o 12._o call_v to_o weep_v and_o to_o mourning_n and_o to_o baldness_n and_o to_o gird_v with_o sackcloth_n and_o behold_v joy_n and_o gladness_n slay_v ox_n and_o kill_a sheep_n eat_v flesh_n and_o drink_v wine_n say_v let_v we_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o to_o morrow_n we_o shall_v die_v and_o also_o in_o the_o israelite_n who_o when_o the_o church_n of_o god_n be_v afflict_v and_o they_o thereby_o call_v to_o humiliation_n do_v lie_v at_o ease_n pamper_v their_o belly_n with_o full_a diet_n 7._o amos_n 6._o 5_o 6_o 7._o chant_v to_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o viol_n and_o invent_v unto_o themselves_o instrument_n of_o music_n like_a david_n drink_v wine_n in_o bolle_n and_o anoint_a themselves_o with_o the_o chief_a ointment_n but_o be_v not_o grieve_v for_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v consort_v ourselves_o with_o good_a company_n the_o six_o caution_n be_v that_o for_o our_o recreation_n sake_n we_o do_v not_o willing_o consort_v ourselves_o with_o evil_a company_n observe_v herein_o the_o apostle_n rule_v 11._o eph._n 5._o 11._o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n but_o rather_o reproove_v they_o wherein_o our_o care_n ought_v to_o be_v the_o great_a because_o nothing_o more_o cause_v near_o familiarity_n and_o friendly_a acquaintance_n than_o agreement_n and_o communion_n in_o the_o same_o delight_n and_o nothing_o soon_o breed_v likeness_n of_o manner_n and_o condition_n then_o when_o in_o our_o pleasure_n we_o jump_v and_o conjoin_v together_o with_o one_o mind_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o as_o our_o recreation_n with_o they_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n be_v strong_a bond_n to_o tie_v we_o unto_o they_o in_o love_n and_o forcible_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o also_o join_v with_o they_o who_o we_o so_o love_v in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o virtuous_a action_n so_o contrariwise_o communicate_v with_o profane_a person_n and_o carnal_a worldling_n in_o our_o sport_n and_o pastime_n cause_v we_o in_o time_n to_o proceed_v from_o like_v of_o the_o pleasure_n to_o like_o the_o party_n that_o join_v with_o we_o in_o it_o and_o from_o affect_v of_o the_o man_n we_o come_v at_o last_o to_o affect_v his_o manner_n neither_o be_v there_o more_o danger_n in_o the_o time_n of_o plague_n for_o one_o that_o be_v sound_a to_o keep_v in_o the_o same_o house_n with_o those_o that_o be_v sick_a then_o for_o a_o true_a christian_a to_o consort_v in_o pleasure_n with_o such_o as_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o their_o way_n see_v as_o well_o from_o the_o one_o as_o from_o the_o other_o there_o issue_v and_o spread_v a_o secret_a poison_n which_o with_o its_o contagion_n infect_v those_o that_o come_v into_o their_o company_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o our_o recreation_n do_v not_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n from_o god_n seventh_o we_o must_v take_v care_n that_o in_o our_o recreation_n we_o forget_v not_o god_n and_o that_o they_o do_v not_o steal_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o unto_o worldly_a vanity_n 4._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 4._o lest_o by_o degree_n we_o dote_v so_o much_o upon_o they_o that_o we_o come_v under_o that_o censure_n of_o the_o apostle_n of_o be_v lover_n of_o pleasure_n more_o than_o lover_n of_o god_n and_o grow_v like_o those_o israelite_n against_o who_o the_o prophet_n denounce_v a_o fearful_a woe_n who_o spend_v the_o day_n in_o quaff_v and_o carouse_v and_o have_v the_o harp_n and_o the_o viol_n the_o tabret_n and_o the_o pipe_n and_o wine_n at_o their_o feast_n but_o regard_v not_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n neither_o consider_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o hand_n 12._o esa_n 5._o 12._o which_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v often_o take_v occasion_n from_o our_o pleasure_n to_o think_v of_o the_o author_n of_o they_o and_o be_v ashamed_a that_o a_o heathen_a poet_n shall_v be_v more_o forward_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o peace_n and_o pleasure_n to_o acknowledge_v augustus_n as_o his_o god_n that_o send_v they_o then_o we_o to_o remember_v etc._n virgil._n eclog._n 1._o deus_fw-la nobis_fw-la haec_fw-la otia_fw-la fecit_fw-la namque_fw-la erit_fw-la ille_fw-la mihi_fw-la semper_fw-la deus_fw-la etc._n etc._n and_o acknowledge_v the_o bounty_n and_o goodness_n of_o our_o gracious_a lord_n who_o have_v multiply_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o not_o only_o serve_v for_o necessity_n but_o also_o for_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n second_o if_o we_o will_v not_o forget_v god_n in_o our_o sport_n and_o recreation_n nor_o have_v our_o heart_n draw_v away_o from_o he_o we_o must_v sanctify_v they_o to_o our_o use_n by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n think_v before_o we_o 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and_o trouble_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n in_o those_o that_o provide_v they_o which_o make_v epicurus_n the_o philosopher_n himself_o who_o place_v man_n chief_a felicity_n in_o voluptuous_a pleasure_n in_o teach_v rule_n of_o diet_n which_o may_v bring_v with_o it_o most_o delight_n to_o appoint_v notwithstanding_o unto_o his_o disciple_n for_o their_o ordinary_a diet_n herb_n root_n fruit_n and_o common_a fare_n because_o these_o be_v at_o hand_n and_o easy_o cook_v whereas_o the_o tedious_a trouble_n in_o provide_v dainty_a fare_n be_v so_o great_a that_o the_o short_a delight_n of_o fruition_n will_v in_o no_o sort_n recompense_v it_o and_o how_o much_o more_o than_o shall_v we_o who_o profess_v christianity_n restrain_v our_o appetite_n from_o affect_v these_o delicacy_n even_o for_o conscience_n sake_n see_v if_o not_o we_o ourselves_o yet_o some_o other_o for_o we_o which_o charity_n make_v much_o alike_o do_v spend_v the_o strength_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o body_n in_o 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by_o bestow_v treble_a cost_n 1._o qui_fw-fr ease_n be_v utuntur_fw-la vilissimis_fw-la sunt_fw-la robustiores_fw-la saniores_fw-la &_o generosioreâ—_n ut_fw-la famuli_fw-la dominis_fw-la agricolae_fw-la possessoribus_fw-la &_o non_fw-la solum_fw-la fortiores_fw-la sed_fw-la etiam_fw-la prudentiores_fw-la ut_fw-la philosophi_fw-la divitibus_fw-la clem._n pa_n dog_n l._n 2._o c._n 1._o upon_o their_o diet_n they_o can_v but_o double_v their_o strength_n health_n and_o all_o their_o ability_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n and_o so_o become_v twice_o themselves_o and_o as_o much_o outstrip_v other_o man_n in_o these_o thing_n as_o they_o exceed_v they_o in_o these_o costly_a curiosity_n they_o shall_v have_v lay_v out_o their_o money_n upon_o a_o reasonable_a good_a purchase_n but_o we_o see_v the_o clean_a contrary_n in_o daily_a experience_n namely_o that_o those_o who_o ordinary_o feed_v on_o coverse_a fare_n have_v good_a complexion_n and_o sound_a temperature_n and_o be_v healthy_a and_o lusty_a strong_a and_o vigorous_a for_o all_o manly_a employment_n whereas_o the_o other_o look_v pale_a and_o thin_a as_o though_o they_o have_v but_o single_a nourishment_n by_o their_o double_a cost_n and_o be_v so_o effeminate_a in_o their_o mind_n with_o luxury_n and_o excess_n and_o disable_v in_o their_o strength_n that_o they_o be_v more_o fit_a for_o venereal_a court_n and_o to_o combat_v before_o a_o carpet_n then_o for_o any_o manlike_a exercise_n or_o martial_a achievement_n yea_o oftentimes_o by_o glut_v they_o with_o these_o dainty_n they_o fill_v their_o body_n with_o disease_n as_o gout_n palsy_n stone_n colic_n and_o sickness_n of_o all_o sort_n from_o which_o a_o more_o spare_a diet_n which_o common_o accompany_v courser_n fare_n will_v have_v privilege_v and_o exempt_v they_o cap._n xxv_o of_o diverse_a other_o duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v at_o our_o meal_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o ought_v to_o be_v content_a with_o our_o allowance_n other_o duty_n there_o be_v which_o at_o our_o meal_n ought_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o which_o i_o will_v be_v more_o brief_a and_o spare_a because_o i_o have_v be_v large_a in_o the_o other_o than_o i_o purpose_v the_o excess_n of_o diet_n in_o these_o time_n draw_v i_o on_o and_o make_v i_o also_o exceed_v in_o prescribe_v rule_n of_o moderation_n the_o next_o duty_n then_o which_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v at_o our_o meal_n be_v that_o we_o be_v content_v with_o our_o cheer_n as_o be_v that_o portion_n which_o god_n in_o his_o wise_a providence_n have_v think_v fit_v for_o we_o and_o not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o surfeit_v by_o feed_v on_o idle_a wish_n of_o better_a cheer_n when_o our_o sensual_a appetite_n be_v stint_v with_o ordinary_a fare_n and_o short_a commons_o neither_o let_v we_o murmur_v and_o repine_v because_o we_o have_v such_o mean_a allowance_n nor_o envy_v other_o their_o full_a table_n much_o less_o let_v we_o as_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n of_o many_o nice_a wantoness_n excuse_v our_o too_o little_a or_o too_o mean_a fare_n when_o even_o their_o own_o conscience_n tell_v they_o that_o they_o have_v too_o much_o yea_o when_o they_o be_v so_o proud_a of_o their_o cheer_n that_o their_o dispraise_n serve_v but_o as_o their_o salt_n meat_n to_o their_o drink_n to_o draw_v on_o their_o guest_n to_o give_v more_o commendation_n nor_o yet_o let_v we_o like_o the_o same_o person_n upon_o other_o occasion_n fret_v and_o fume_v when_o as_o our_o meat_n be_v not_o so_o curious_o cook_v as_o stand_v with_o our_o nice_a appetite_n chafe_v as_o much_o at_o the_o small_a error_n of_o the_o cook_n as_o if_o the_o good_a of_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o our_o own_o safety_n and_o salvation_n whole_o rest_v on_o it_o but_o let_v we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n leave_v these_o vanity_n and_o learn_v of_o the_o apostle_n to_o be_v content_v 12._o 1._o tim_n 6_o 6_o 8._o phil._n 4._o 12._o with_o such_o food_n as_o suffice_v nature_n and_o be_v fit_a to_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o strength_n for_o if_o we_o will_v but_o consider_v how_o unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o least_o part_n of_o our_o provision_n and_o how_o far_o the_o small_a of_o god_n favour_n do_v exceed_v our_o great_a desert_n and_o how_o many_o of_o god_n dear_a child_n come_v far_o short_a of_o we_o in_o these_o his_o blessing_n and_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n we_o shall_v find_v just_a cause_n of_o turn_v our_o murmur_a and_o repine_v into_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o may_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n three_o so_o far_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o christian_a gravity_n and_o the_o occasion_n that_o shall_v be_v offer_v we_o must_v be_v merry_a at_o our_o meal_n for_o see_v then_o the_o lord_n confer_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o and_o give_v unto_o we_o these_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n show_v that_o he_o watch_v over_o we_o with_o his_o providence_n to_o preserve_v and_o nourish_v we_o it_o be_v a_o time_n of_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o favour_n and_o this_o be_v one_o special_a end_n for_o which_o the_o lord_n give_v we_o his_o benefit_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v that_o in_o eat_v and_o drink_v we_o shall_v delight_v 24._o eccl._n 2._o 24._o our_o soul_n in_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o man_n not_o only_a bread_n and_o meat_n to_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v he_o but_o also_o wine_n to_o make_v his_o heart_n glad_a and_o oil_n to_o make_v he_o look_v with_o a_o cheerful_a countenance_n which_o liberty_n and_o comfort_n of_o rejoice_v 15._o psal_n 104._o 15._o at_o their_o meal_n the_o holy_a saint_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n take_v unto_o themselves_o and_o break_v bread_n from_o house_n to_o house_n do_v eat_v their_o meat_n with_o 46._o act._n 2._o 46._o gladness_n and_o singleness_n of_o heart_n praise_v god_n in_o
charity_n to_o bear_v with_o one_o another_o and_o humility_n to_o think_v that_o we_o may_v err_v as_o well_o as_o our_o brethren_n or_o patience_n to_o wait_v upon_o god_n leisure_n till_o he_o be_v please_v to_o reveal_v the_o truth_n unto_o they_o as_o well_o as_o unto_o we_o and_o unanimity_n to_o walk_v 16._o phil._n 3._o 15_o 16._o by_o the_o same_o rule_n and_o minae_fw-la the_o same_o thing_n whereto_o we_o have_v already_o attain_v we_o common_o take_v delight_n to_o spend_v our_o speech_n in_o question_n and_o controversy_n and_o in_o show_v wherein_o we_o dissent_v rather_o than_o wherein_o we_o agree_v which_o oftentimes_o draw_v man_n to_o heat_n and_o contention_n yea_o to_o wrangle_v and_o hard_a speech_n which_o alienate_v their_o heart_n and_o make_v they_o part_v more_o cold_a in_o love_n and_o remiss_a in_o friendship_n then_o when_o they_o meet_v together_o whereas_o if_o self-love_n do_v not_o wed_v they_o to_o their_o own_o opinion_n and_o pride_n make_v they_o not_o impatient_a that_o any_o shall_v dissent_v from_o they_o but_o that_o in_o charity_n and_o christian_a humility_n they_o desire_v to_o edify_v one_o another_o not_o so_o much_o desire_v to_o make_v they_o their_o scholar_n in_o embrace_v their_o private_a opinion_n as_o the_o disciple_n of_o christ_n by_o know_v better_a the_o main_n point_v of_o christian_a religion_n or_o more_o conscionable_a in_o embrace_v holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n there_o will_v be_v much_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o such_o conference_n and_o much_o more_o encouragement_n unto_o our_o often_o meeting_n final_o the_o great_a cheer_n and_o excessive_a cost_n and_o trouble_v to_o provide_v it_o which_o be_v common_o use_v at_o these_o meeting_n be_v one_o special_a cause_n why_o we_o meet_v so_o seldom_o which_o though_o all_o mislike_n and_o speak_v against_o because_o they_o can_v meet_v often_o that_o meet_v so_o chargeable_o their_o state_n and_o mean_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v it_o yet_o it_o fare_v herein_o as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o brave_a apparel_n all_o complain_v of_o it_o because_o of_o the_o cost_n but_o none_o will_v reform_v it_o because_o of_o their_o pride_n whereby_o in_o their_o mutual_a entertainment_n one_o seek_v to_o outvie_v another_o till_o at_o length_n it_o come_v to_o that_o height_n of_o excess_n and_o grow_v so_o over-chargeable_a to_o their_o purse_n that_o they_o leave_v off_o such_o meeting_n altogether_o let_v no_o man_n therefore_o complain_v of_o the_o hardness_n of_o the_o time_n which_o will_v scarce_o afford_v mean_n of_o necessary_a maintenance_n and_o much_o less_o of_o entertain_v our_o friend_n to_o eat_v and_o drink_v together_o for_o howsoever_o it_o may_v be_v true_a that_o these_o time_n will_v not_o bear_v we_o out_o if_o we_o be_v resolve_v to_o be_v still_o excessive_a in_o our_o cheer_n and_o cost_n yet_o if_o we_o will_v chief_o aim_v in_o our_o meeting_n at_o the_o maintain_n of_o love_n comfort_n and_o joy_n in_o one_o another_o company_n stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o we_o and_o our_o build_n up_o unto_o all_o good_a duty_n i_o see_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v not_o to_o enjoy_v these_o christian_a comfort_n and_o spiritual_a benefit_n be_v content_v with_o lesser_a cheer_n in_o our_o neighbour_n house_n then_o when_o we_o eat_v our_o meat_n solitary_o at_o home_n and_o consequent_o no_o reason_n why_o the_o hardness_n of_o the_o time_n shall_v be_v pretend_v unless_o our_o heart_n be_v more_o hard_a than_o they_o and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v reclaim_v from_o this_o fault_n of_o excess_n now_o as_o we_o be_v for_o these_o end_n to_o invite_v one_o another_o so_o be_v we_o especial_o according_a to_o our_o ability_n to_o make_v the_o poor_a our_o ordinary_a guest_n because_o therein_o we_o shall_v do_v a_o work_n of_o mercy_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v give_v unto_o we_o our_o great_a provision_n that_o we_o may_v impart_v it_o unto_o those_o who_o have_v less_o and_o out_o of_o our_o plenty_n minister_v unto_o they_o that_o want_v necessary_n and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n require_v that_o when_o we_o make_v a_o dinner_n or_o supper_n we_o shall_v 13._o luk._n 14._o 12_o 13._o not_o invite_v our_o friend_n brethren_n kinsman_n and_o rich_a neighbour_n namely_o not_o to_o these_o end_n either_o to_o receive_v recompense_n by_o the_o like_a invitation_n or_o to_o approve_v our_o charity_n see_v man_n out_o of_o natural_a self-love_n or_o carnal_a affection_n may_v do_v the_o like_a but_o the_o poor_a maim_a lame_a and_o blind_a because_o they_o be_v unable_a to_o make_v any_o recompense_n it_o will_v be_v a_o good_a sign_n that_o we_o do_v it_o out_o of_o simple_a charity_n and_o pure_a respect_n unto_o god_n commandment_n and_o not_o out_o of_o self-love_n and_o such_o respect_n as_o be_v natural_a and_o worldly_a and_o this_o be_v job_n practice_n who_o as_o he_o do_v not_o eat_v 17._o job_n 31._o 16_o 17._o his_o morsel_n alone_o so_o the_o guest_n whereof_o he_o make_v choice_n be_v the_o poor_a widow_n and_o fatherless_a as_o he_o profess_v which_o example_n if_o we_o imitate_v we_o shall_v in_o they_o feed_v jesus_n christ_n himself_o and_o be_v rich_o reward_v 36._o mat._n 25._o 35_o 36._o at_o his_o appear_v or_o if_o we_o can_v invite_v all_o to_o our_o table_n who_o we_o desire_v to_o relieve_v our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o send_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n such_o relief_n as_o we_o can_v spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o family_n unto_o those_o who_o we_o know_v do_v stand_v in_o need_n for_o though_o god_n allow_v we_o to_o eat_v 18._o nehem._n 8._o 18._o the_o fat_a and_o drink_v the_o sweet_a yet_o withal_o he_o require_v that_o we_o send_v portion_n unto_o the_o poor_a for_o who_o nothing_o be_v prepare_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o their_o feast_n of_o purim_n who_o send_v portion_n one_o to_o another_o and_o gift_n 22._o hest._n 9_o 22._o to_o the_o poor_a to_o which_o end_n we_o ought_v to_o use_v all_o good_a providence_n and_o frugality_n not_o suffer_v any_o thing_n to_o be_v lose_v though_o we_o have_v never_o so_o much_o for_o if_o our_o saviour_n after_o that_o he_o have_v feed_v the_o poor_a by_o miracle_n though_o he_o be_v able_a as_o easy_o to_o have_v do_v it_o again_o yet_o will_v not_o let_v any_o thing_n be_v lose_v of_o his_o provision_n through_o negligence_n but_o will_v have_v all_o the_o remainder_n reserve_v for_o another_o time_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v 12._o john_n 6._o 12._o we_o be_v provident_a who_o bounty_n be_v limit_v by_o our_o mean_n that_o we_o may_v relieve_v those_o poor_a who_o be_v still_o hungry_a and_o need_v our_o help_n for_o their_o comfort_n and_o relief_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o after_o our_o meal_n we_o must_v show_v our_o thankfulness_n by_o praise_v god_n and_o these_o be_v the_o duty_n which_o ought_v to_o be_v perform_v at_o our_o meal_n the_o duty_n to_o 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which_o respect_n this_o day_n as_o the_o give_n of_o jesus_n christ_n to_o be_v our_o saviour_n and_o redeemer_n and_o cause_v 79._o luk._n 1._o 78_o 79._o this_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n to_o arise_v and_o shine_v unto_o we_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o the_o light_n of_o his_o gospel_n wherein_o he_o reveal_v unto_o we_o his_o holy_a will_n concern_v our_o salvation_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o the_o peace_n liberty_n and_o safety_n which_o we_o enjoy_v together_o with_o his_o spiritual_a favour_n for_o grant_v unto_o we_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o make_v they_o in_o some_o measure_n effectual_a by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o faith_n and_o the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n in_o we_o and_o the_o like_a with_o prayer_n we_o must_v also_o as_o leisure_n and_o opportunity_n serve_v join_v the_o read_n of_o some_o fit_a portion_n of_o holy_a 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desire_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o sanctify_a and_o prepare_v of_o the_o whole_a family_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o acceptable_a manner_n perform_v all_o good_a duty_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n neither_o must_v we_o as_o many_o do_v think_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o bring_v our_o family_n to_o god_n service_n nor_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o private_a prayer_n because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v public_o in_o the_o congregation_n and_o so_o cause_n one_o duty_n to_o shoulder_n and_o thrust_v out_o another_o but_o we_o must_v join_v they_o together_o see_v the_o private_a service_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_o on_o his_o holy_a day_n acceptable_a in_o itself_o but_o a_o notable_a and_o necessary_a mean_n to_o fit_a and_o prepare_v we_o for_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o his_o public_a worship_n in_o which_o respect_n as_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o the_o public_a service_n do_v not_o exclude_v the_o private_a either_o morning_n or_o evening_n so_o much_o more_o that_o the_o private_a do_v not_o hinder_v the_o public_a but_o we_o must_v so_o order_v and_o dispose_v of_o these_o family-exercise_n as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v finish_v in_o seasonable_a time_n and_o not_o hinder_v we_o from_o come_v to_o the_o begin_n of_o public_a prayer_n with_o the_o residue_n of_o god_n people_n §._o sect._n 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o the_o church_n after_o all_o which_o duty_n perform_v in_o the_o family_n we_o be_v when_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o go_v unto_o the_o church_n or_o when_o we_o be_v in_o the_o way_n to_o spend_v that_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v go_v not_o upon_o some_o slight_a or_o ordinary_a business_n but_o to_o present_v ourselves_o in_o the_o glorious_a presence_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o holiness_n and_o perfection_n and_o a_o god_n of_o such_o pure_a and_o pierce_a eye_n that_o he_o see_v not_o only_o our_o outward_a action_n but_o search_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_n hate_v and_o abhor_v all_o impurity_n and_o corruption_n dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n all_o cold_a formal_a and_o negligent_a service_n and_o will_v be_v worship_v of_o we_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o we_o be_v go_v not_o to_o confer_v with_o our_o companion_n or_o with_o mortal_a man_n not_o much_o superior_a unto_o we_o but_o to_o speak_v and_o make_v our_o suit_n to_o god_n supreme_a and_o most_o glorious_a majesty_n &_o to_o hear_v he_o speak_v unto_o we_o by_o his_o ambassador_n in_o who_o presence_n the_o heaven_n be_v unclean_a and_o the_o bless_a angel_n hide_v their_o face_n and_o that_o not_o about_o ordinary_a and_o slight_a matter_n but_o such_o weighty_a and_o important_a business_n as_o no_o less_o concern_v we_o than_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n or_o damnation_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n final_o that_o we_o be_v go_v about_o such_o affair_n as_o will_v according_a as_o we_o dispatch_v they_o make_v we_o much_o better_o or_o worse_o for_o the_o word_n shall_v prosper_v to_o the_o achieve_v of_o that_o 11._o esa_n 55._o 11._o end_n for_o which_o god_n send_v it_o and_o shall_v never_o return_v in_o vain_a either_o it_o will_v soften_v we_o like_o wax_n or_o harden_v we_o like_o clay_n either_o it_o will_v be_v god_n strong_a power_n 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o to_o our_o salvation_n and_o the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n or_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o 16._o rom._n 1._o 16._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 15_o 16._o death_n for_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o by_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o hear_v of_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v near_a heaven_n or_o hell_n and_o have_v with_o these_o and_o such_o like_a meditation_n bring_v ourselves_o to_o the_o place_n of_o divine_a worship_n let_v we_o enter_v into_o it_o with_o all_o fear_n and_o reverence_n as_o into_o god_n own_o house_n and_o place_n of_o his_o glorious_a presence_n say_v with_o jacob_n sure_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o 17._o gen._n 28._o 16_o 17._o this_o place_n how_o dreadful_a be_v this_o place_n this_o be_v none_o other_o but_o the_o house_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n cap._n xli_o of_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o thus_o have_v place_v ourselves_o in_o god_n holy_a assembly_n we_o be_v to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n with_o unanimity_n of_o heart_n and_o uniformity_n in_o action_n and_o gesture_n as_o become_v those_o that_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o the_o same_o
virtue_n vice_n or_o other_o thing_n handle_v the_o cause_n effect_n and_o common_a affection_n the_o subject_a place_n the_o time_n and_o other_o adjunct_n the_o dissentany_n and_o contrary_n the_o distribution_n of_o the_o whole_a into_o the_o part_n or_o of_o the_o general_a into_o the_o special_n and_o how_o every_o branch_n be_v follow_v prove_v illustrate_v and_o apply_v or_o if_o the_o sermon_n want_v method_n or_o we_o skill_n to_o conceive_v it_o or_o memory_n to_o retain_v it_o for_o it_o sometime_o happen_v that_o method_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a help_n of_o memory_n through_o too_o much_o curiosity_n and_o multiplicity_n of_o division_n be_v a_o mean_n to_o confound_v it_o yet_o let_v we_o at_o least_o observe_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v deliver_v which_o we_o know_v not_o before_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o knowledge_n and_o better_v of_o our_o judgement_n what_o vice_n be_v reprove_v or_o virtue_n commend_v with_o the_o reason_n and_o illustration_n of_o they_o both_o what_o have_v most_o convince_v our_o conscience_n what_o have_v be_v well_o press_v and_o wrought_v effectual_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o withdraw_n of_o they_o from_o any_o sin_n their_o inflame_a with_o the_o love_n of_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o the_o stir_n of_o they_o up_o to_o the_o embrace_n and_o practise_v of_o any_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n the_o last_o duty_n in_o hear_v be_v that_o we_o continue_v from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o sermon_n to_o the_o end_n and_o as_o we_o be_v to_o come_v with_o the_o first_o so_o we_o must_v not_o as_o the_o manner_n of_o many_o be_v depart_v till_o all_o the_o exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v full_o conclude_v the_o whole_a assembly_n be_v dismiss_v for_o as_o it_o be_v great_a unmannerliness_n at_o a_o solemn_a feast_n to_o rise_v before_o the_o table_n be_v take_v away_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o case_n of_o sickness_n weakness_n or_o some_o important_a business_n so_o they_o which_o depart_v from_o this_o spiritual_a feast_n before_o it_o be_v end_v be_v either_o very_a unmannerly_a and_o void_a of_o due_a reverence_n and_o respect_n of_o god_n presence_n and_o his_o holy_a guest_n and_o if_o they_o be_v not_o trouble_v with_o bodily_a infirmity_n do_v show_v the_o sickness_n of_o their_o soul_n when_o their_o spiritual_a appetite_n be_v so_o queasy_a that_o they_o loathe_v their_o nourishment_n or_o that_o they_o think_v the_o employment_n which_o they_o go_v about_o of_o great_a weight_n or_o at_o least_o much_o more_o necessary_a than_o the_o feed_n of_o their_o soul_n with_o this_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o their_o salvation_n neither_o must_v we_o haste_v away_o after_o the_o sermon_n be_v end_v as_o though_o we_o will_v rush_v out_o of_o prison_n as_o soon_o as_o the_o door_n be_v open_v but_o we_o must_v stay_v still_o that_o we_o may_v join_v with_o the_o minister_n and_o the_o congregation_n in_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n if_o any_o be_v as_o there_o ought_v to_o be_v after_o the_o conclude_a of_o the_o sermon_n see_v as_o in_o receive_v our_o corporal_a food_n so_o also_o in_o the_o spiritual_a we_o have_v as_o just_a cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o praise_v god_n for_o benefit_n receive_v as_o of_o pray_v for_o his_o blessing_n upon_o they_o before_o we_o receive_v they_o but_o if_o it_o be_v omit_v we_o must_v supply_v this_o defect_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o particular_a by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o his_o gospel_n to_o shine_v still_o unto_o we_o and_o for_o all_o the_o wholesome_a instruction_n admonition_n reproof_n and_o consolation_n which_o he_o have_v gracious_o at_o that_o time_n impart_v unto_o us._n and_o if_o there_o be_v a_o psalm_n sing_v we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n praise_v the_o lord_n with_o mind_n and_o voice_n and_o make_v melody_n unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n which_o be_v end_v we_o must_v expect_v the_o blessing_n of_o god_n pronounce_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o minister_n with_o all_o reverence_n and_o devotion_n esteem_v it_o of_o great_a efficacy_n as_o if_o god_n himself_o do_v bless_v we_o by_o they_o for_o so_o we_o read_v that_o god_n appoint_v aaron_n to_o pronounce_v etc._n num._n 6._o 23_o 24_o etc._n etc._n such_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o people_n say_v that_o he_o shall_v hereby_o put_v his_o name_n upon_o they_o and_o he_o himself_o also_o will_v bless_v they_o and_o therefore_o be_v of_o such_o importance_n we_o must_v not_o through_o overmuch_a haste_n leave_v it_o behind_o we_o as_o a_o needless_a compliment_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n and_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v have_v due_o prepare_v ourselves_o we_o be_v to_o communicate_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n 19_o luk_n 22._o 19_o and_o not_o unmannerly_a depart_n from_o this_o holy_a feast_n be_v invite_v when_o we_o see_v it_o set_v upon_o the_o lord_n table_n for_o it_o be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n public_a service_n which_o be_v not_o leave_v as_o arbitrary_a at_o our_o choice_n to_o do_v or_o leave_v undo_v but_o express_o enjoin_v by_o our_o saviour_n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n 26._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 24_o 25_o 26._o of_o i_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n of_o confirm_v and_o increase_v our_o faith_n be_v the_o lord_n seal_v wherewith_o he_o have_v ratify_v his_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n with_o we_o the_o which_o be_v often_o shake_v with_o tentation_n and_o wound_v and_o weaken_v with_o our_o sin_n need_v often_o to_o be_v strengthen_v and_o renew_v it_o be_v the_o badge_n and_o livery_n whereby_o we_o be_v know_v to_o be_v god_n servant_n and_o therefore_o come_v to_o do_v he_o service_n we_o ought_v not_o to_o cast_v it_o off_o when_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o family_n put_v it_o on_o it_o be_v a_o testification_n of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n and_o his_o christ_n for_o all_o their_o benefit_n especial_o that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o a_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n that_o we_o rest_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o christ_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n which_o we_o be_v not_o to_o neglect_v when_o other_o perform_v it_o but_o to_o take_v all_o good_a occasion_n of_o testify_v our_o faith_n love_n and_o thankfulness_n unto_o they_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o christ_n death_n and_o to_o apply_v all_o the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n thereof_o unto_o ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o see_v he_o crucify_v his_o body_n break_v and_o his_o blood_n pour_v out_o before_o our_o eye_n it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o union_n with_o christ_n and_o communion_n one_o with_o another_o wherein_o we_o be_v knit_v together_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o love_n and_o make_v profession_n that_o we_o be_v fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n whereof_o christ_n jesus_n be_v the_o head_n whereof_o if_o we_o refuse_v to_o communicate_v have_v no_o good_a and_o necessary_a ground_n for_o it_o we_o shall_v make_v a_o rent_n in_o the_o body_n and_o deny_v the_o communion_n and_o profession_n of_o our_o love_n one_o with_o another_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o our_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v so_o likewise_o if_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n be_v administer_v we_o be_v not_o to_o depart_v before_o this_o holy_a action_n be_v finish_v but_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o congregation_n not_o as_o idle_a spectator_n but_o as_o be_v tie_v hereby_o to_o perform_v diverse_a christian_a duty_n both_o unto_o god_n ourselves_o and_o the_o party_n baptize_v in_o respect_n of_o god_n we_o be_v to_o stay_v the_o administration_n of_o this_o sacrament_n that_o we_o may_v show_v our_o reverence_n to_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o glorify_v his_o bless_a name_n for_o grant_v unto_o his_o church_n and_o we_o the_o use_n of_o they_o second_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o call_v it_o afresh_o to_o our_o remembrance_n together_o with_o his_o sweet_a mercy_n and_o gracious_a promise_n in_o jesus_n christ_n and_o also_o our_o own_o vow_n and_o covenant_n which_o we_o have_v make_v with_o he_o in_o our_o baptism_n that_o we_o may_v renew_v our_o resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v it_o daily_o in_o more_o perfection_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n take_v occasion_n upon_o our_o slip_n and_o fail_n to_o bewail_v our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o we_o may_v also_o call_v to_o mind_n what_o
unto_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n now_o the_o mean_n hereof_o be_v diverse_a first_o we_o must_v set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n perform_v all_o 11._o jer._n 17._o 10_o 11._o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n not_o as_o those_o who_o have_v man_n only_o to_o look_v upon_o and_o censure_v we_o who_o alone_o behold_v the_o outward_a action_n but_o as_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n who_o search_v and_o tri_v the_o very_a secret_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o reins_n and_o know_v whether_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o and_o our_o action_n perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n or_o deceitful_a and_o do_v in_o hypocrisy_n not_o aim_v at_o his_o glory_n in_o obey_v his_o commandment_n but_o at_o by-respect_n and_o worldly_a end_n herein_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o desire_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n 8._o psal_n 16._o 8._o with_o a_o upright_o heart_n use_v to_o set_v god_n always_o before_o his_o eye_n for_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o all_o our_o conversation_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n be_v the_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o upright_o in_o all_o our_o way_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o this_o phrase_n of_o walk_v with_o god_n be_v use_v to_o signify_v the_o integrity_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o all_o 24._o gen._n 5._o 22_o 24._o their_o conversation_n and_o god_n himself_o persuade_v abraham_n to_o uprightness_n 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o exhort_v he_o to_o walk_v before_o he_o as_o a_o mean_n thereof_o walk_v before_o i_o say_v he_o and_o be_v upright_o so_o david_n use_v it_o as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v 9_o 1._o chron._n 28._o 9_o solomon_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o a_o willing_a mind_n because_o the_o lord_n search_v all_o heart_n and_o understand_v all_o the_o imagination_n of_o the_o thought_n and_o paul_n in_o his_o preach_n shun_v all_o deceit_n in_o handle_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o god_n word_n and_o use_v all_o sincerity_n because_o he_o speak_v as_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o presence_n §._o sect._n 2_o the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o second_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o this_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n the_o excellency_n herein_o appear_v 11._o psal_n 8_o 4._o 11._o in_o that_o the_o lord_n so_o high_o esteem_v it_o that_o he_o approve_v they_o as_o perfect_v who_o serve_v he_o with_o this_o integrity_n though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o weakness_n and_o neglect_v yea_o severe_o punish_v the_o most_o glorious_a work_n of_o hypocrite_n which_o be_v do_v without_o it_o it_o be_v most_o profitable_a see_v god_n withhold_v nothing_o from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o for_o he_o be_v unto_o they_o a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n a_o sun_n for_o consolation_n a_o shield_n for_o protection_n a_o sun_n to_o give_v they_o life_n a_o shield_n to_o defend_v life_n give_v a_o sun_n to_o make_v they_o fruitful_a in_o all_o good_a and_o a_o shield_n to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o he_o will_v give_v unto_o they_o grace_n in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v final_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n hereby_o be_v manifest_a see_v the_o best_a grace_n which_o be_v without_o it_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a our_o wisdom_n devilish_a our_o faith_n dead_a our_o repentance_n feign_v our_o love_n worldly_a and_o carnal_a our_o zeal_n dissemble_v our_o religion_n hypocrisy_n and_o all_o the_o seem_a good_a duty_n which_o we_o perform_v of_o no_o esteem_n in_o god_n sight_n for_o if_o sincerity_n be_v want_v our_o prayer_n be_v but_o lip-labour_n our_o preach_v a_o kind_n of_o merchandize_v for_o the_o hire_n of_o worldly_a gain_n as_o the_o apostle_n impli_v our_o receive_v 17._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o the_o sacrament_n no_o more_o accept_v in_o we_o then_o in_o judas_n and_o simon_n 2._o math._n 6._o 2._o magus_n our_o give_v of_o alm_n not_o be_v do_v with_o upright_o heart_n to_o please_v god_n but_o to_o be_v praise_v of_o man_n shall_v have_v the_o hypocrite_n reward_n that_o be_v glory_n before_o man_n and_o eternal_a shame_n before_o god_n his_o saint_n and_o holy_a angel_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o mean_n of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v to_o consider_v that_o nothing_o shall_v be_v want_v unto_o we_o for_o protection_n from_o danger_n or_o supply_v of_o necessary_n if_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n in_o sincerity_n for_o he_o be_v all-sufficient_a without_o the_o help_n of_o inferior_a mean_n and_o a_o most_o powerful_a and_o bountiful_a master_n who_o be_v both_o able_a and_o willing_a to_o reward_v and_o protect_v all_o such_o as_o do_v he_o faithful_a service_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o we_o shall_v halt_v between_o he_o and_o the_o world_n or_o give_v any_o place_n to_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n for_o fear_n or_o favour_n as_o though_o we_o can_v not_o otherwise_o escape_v danger_n or_o obtain_v thing_n necessary_a for_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o want_n unless_o we_o be_v more_o careful_a to_o please_v man_n then_o god_n see_v he_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o himself_o to_o protect_v and_o provide_v for_o we_o and_o have_v both_o the_o hand_n and_o heart_n of_o all_o man_n at_o his_o dispose_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o help_v nor_o hurt_v we_o but_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o he_o be_v please_v to_o use_v they_o as_o instrument_n to_o serve_v his_o providence_n and_o this_o argument_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o persuade_v abraham_n unto_o this_o sincerity_n i_o be_o god_n all-sufficient_a walk_v before_o 1._o gen._n 17._o 1._o i_o and_o be_v upright_o as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o thy_o idolatrous_a friend_n forsake_v thou_o and_o thy_o heathenish_a enemy_n oppose_v thou_o because_o thou_o have_v renounce_v their_o idol_n and_o whole_o devote_a thyself_o to_o worship_n i_o in_o truth_n yet_o let_v not_o this_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o sincerity_n see_v i_o be_o all-sufficient_a to_o reward_v and_o defend_v thou_o so_o the_o prophet_n tell_v asa_n that_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 16._o 9_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o he_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o upon_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n see_v he_o be_v mighty_a and_o all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v all_o those_o who_o heart_n be_v perfect_a towards_o he_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n the_o four_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o keep_v a_o narrow_a watch_n over_o our_o heart_n labour_v daily_o to_o approve_v their_o sincerity_n unto_o god_n for_o natural_o they_o 10._o jer._n 17._o 10._o be_v deceitful_a and_o much_o hypocrisy_n and_o dissimulation_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o often_o examine_v they_o with_o what_o purpose_n we_o perform_v good_a action_n what_o cause_v move_v we_o and_o at_o what_o end_v we_o aim_v and_o if_o we_o find_v they_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a let_v we_o labour_n to_o purge_v they_o from_o these_o corruption_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n james_n cleanse_v your_o hand_n you_o sinner_n and_o purify_v your_o heart_n you_o double-minded_n 8._o jam._n 4._o 8._o and_o when_o we_o find_v they_o ready_a to_o halt_v between_o god_n and_o the_o world_n either_o for_o fear_n or_o for_o the_o get_n of_o some_o earthly_a benefit_n and_o to_o start_v aside_o from_o their_o sincerity_n we_o be_v to_o call_v they_o back_o and_o find_v other_o bond_n too_o weak_a to_o bind_v these_o fugitive_n unto_o sincerity_n in_o god_n service_n we_o be_v to_o tie_v they_o hereunto_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o asa_n and_o josiah_n who_o thus_o bind_v themselves_o and_o their_o subject_n 31._o 2_o chron._n 15._o 12._o and_o 34._o 31._o that_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n they_o will_v seek_v and_o serve_v the_o lord_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o five_o mean_n to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n final_o let_v we_o often_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o as_o the_o secret_n of_o all_o heart_n shall_v be_v disclose_v and_o all_o hide_a thing_n bring_v to_o 10._o eccles_n 12._o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o light_n and_o lay_v open_a to_o the_o view_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n according_a to_o that_o of_o ecclesiaste_n god_n will_v bring_v every_o work_n into_o judgement_n with_o every_o secret_a thing_n whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o whether_o it_o be_v
congregation_n and_o next_o unto_o it_o our_o speech_n must_v tend_v to_o the_o further_a of_o our_o own_o salvation_n and_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v sincere_a and_o holy_a such_o also_o will_v our_o conference_n be_v as_o before_o we_o have_v show_v more_o at_o large_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n second_o with_o our_o word_n and_o outward_a profession_n we_o must_v join_v also_o our_o work_n and_o action_n in_o do_v service_n unto_o god_n without_o which_o we_o can_v approve_v our_o heart_n to_o be_v upright_o before_o he_o neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o make_v we_o accept_v of_o god_n that_o we_o speak_v religious_o and_o make_v a_o glorious_a profession_n of_o the_o truth_n unless_o our_o practice_n be_v suitable_a in_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o enough_o as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o to_o cry_v lord_n lord_n for_o enter_v into_o god_n kingdom_n unless_o we_o 23._o mat._n 7._o 21_o 23._o do_v the_o will_n of_o his_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n no_o nor_o yet_o that_o we_o have_v prophesy_v and_o preach_v in_o his_o name_n see_v we_o shall_v be_v exclude_v &_o depart_v from_o he_o if_o we_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n for_o not_o the_o hearer_n and_o talker_n of_o the_o law_n but_o the_o 13._o rom._n 2._o 13._o doer_n thereof_o shall_v be_v justify_v neither_o will_v god_n render_v unto_o we_o according_a to_o our_o outward_a profession_n but_o according_a to_o our_o deed_n &_o we_o shall_v receive_v at_o christ_n 16._o rom._n 2._o 6._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o tit._n 1._o 16._o appear_v to_o judgement_n not_o according_a to_o our_o word_n and_o show_v but_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v do_v whether_o it_o be_v good_a or_o bad_a yea_o in_o truth_n bare_a profession_n without_o practice_n do_v make_v we_o the_o more_o odious_a in_o god_n sight_n and_o if_o we_o deny_v god_n in_o our_o work_n who_o we_o profess_v to_o know_v with_o our_o word_n we_o become_v abominable_a hypocrite_n who_o dishonour_v he_o more_o by_o their_o sin_n then_o any_o other_o in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n will_v have_v none_o to_o make_v profession_n of_o religion_n who_o do_v not_o endeavour_v to_o practice_v what_o they_o know_v in_o their_o life_n what_o have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v my_o covenant_n 16._o psal_n 50._o 16._o into_o thy_o mouth_n see_v thou_o hate_v instruction_n and_o cast_v my_o word_n behind_o thou_o and_o such_o our_o saviour_n reprove_v why_o call_v you_o i_o lord_n lord_n and_o do_v 46._o luk._n 6._o 46._o not_o the_o thing_n which_o i_o say_v before_o therefore_o we_o compass_v god_n altar_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o with_o our_o tongue_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n we_o must_v first_o with_o david_n wash_v our_o hand_n in_o innocence_n if_o we_o will_v approve_v the_o sincerity_n of_o 6._o psal_n 26._o 6._o our_o faith_n &_o outward_a confession_n of_o the_o truth_n we_o must_v with_o those_o believer_n in_o the_o act_n of_o the_o apostle_n show_v it_o by_o our_o deed_n if_o we_o will_v make_v it_o manifest_a 18._o act._n 19_o 18._o that_o our_o heart_n be_v inward_o inflame_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n we_o must_v show_v it_o by_o our_o action_n rather_o than_o by_o our_o word_n according_a to_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n if_o you_o love_v i_o keep_v my_o commandment_n and_o again_o he_o that_o have_v my_o 21._o john_n 14._o 15_o 21._o commandment_n and_o keep_v they_o be_v he_o that_o love_v i_o you_o be_v my_o friend_n if_o you_o do_v whatsoever_o i_o command_v you_o 14._o john_n 15._o 14._o §._o sect._n 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o unto_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n there_o be_v require_v real_a practice_n in_o our_o work_n as_o well_o as_o verbal_a profession_n with_o our_o mouth_n 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will_v have_v we_o not_o only_o hearer_n of_o his_o word_n but_o also_o doer_n of_o it_o and_o charge_v we_o to_o do_v good_a unto_o all_o to_o be_v rich_a in_o good_a work_n 10._o jam._n 1._o 22._o gal._n 6._o 10._o 1._o tim._n 6._o 17_o 18._o 2._o thes_n 3._o 13._o tit._n 2._o 14._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 10._o and_o never_o weary_a of_o well-doing_n second_o that_o he_o have_v create_v we_o unto_o good_a work_n that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o and_o redeem_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o do_v good_a work_n but_o also_o be_v zealous_a in_o do_v of_o they_o three_o that_o they_o be_v the_o chief_a ornament_n of_o christian_n which_o much_o more_o deck_v and_o beautify_v they_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o all_o good_a man_n than_o all_o jewel_n gold_n and_o gorgeous_a apparel_n four_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o exceed_a profit_n of_o they_o see_v god_n do_v rich_o reward_v they_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v five_o 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all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o it_o for_o in_o vain_a he_o profess_v his_o great_a desire_n to_o be_v rich_a who_o neglect_v all_o good_a husbandry_n and_o mean_n of_o thrive_a or_o to_o grow_v in_o strength_n and_o stature_n who_o will_v not_o use_v food_n and_o clothing_n which_o be_v the_o ordinary_a mean_n to_o attain_v unto_o they_o yea_o if_o we_o desire_v spiritual_a growth_n in_o grace_n and_o goodness_n we_o must_v take_v more_o than_o usual_a pain_n see_v as_o to_o the_o augment_v of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v require_v more_o meat_n and_o better_a concoction_n then_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o it_o in_o that_o stature_n and_o strength_n unto_o which_o it_o have_v already_o attain_v so_o unto_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n and_o increase_v of_o our_o spiritual_a stature_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o more_o diligent_o use_v the_o mean_n and_o receive_v the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o great_a quantity_n and_o with_o better_a stomach_n then_o 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to_o all_o but_o to_o apply_v a_o fit_a portion_n unto_o all_o sort_n of_o hearer_n and_o a_o great_a measure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n through_o the_o outward_a help_n of_o study_n and_o learning_n and_o the_o inward_a illumination_n of_o god_n spirit_n that_o he_o may_v be_v able_a to_o instruct_v those_o which_o be_v ignorant_a according_a to_o that_o in_o the_o prophet_n malachy_n the_o priest_n lip_n shall_v keep_v 7._o mal._n 2._o 7._o knowledge_n namely_o as_o josephs_n corn_n in_o the_o storehouse_n for_o the_o common_a use_n and_o not_o a_o close_a prisoner_n with_o who_o none_o may_v be_v admit_v to_o confer_v save_v his_o jailor_n and_o the_o people_n shall_v seek_v the_o law_n at_o his_o mouth_n unto_o which_o knowledge_n and_o skill_n there_o must_v be_v add_v industrious_a diligence_n whereby_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o preach_v the_o word_n in_o season_n and_o out_o of_o season_n reprove_v 2._o 2._o tim._n 4._o 1_o 2._o and_o rebuke_v with_o all_o long_a 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that_o they_o shall_v feed_v his_o tender_a lamb_n as_o well_o as_o his_o old_a and_o strong_a sheep_n and_o therefore_o though_o the_o overwise_a grecian_n account_v the_o simple_a preach_v of_o christ_n crucify_v foolishness_n and_o the_o learned_a 23._o 1._o cor._n 1._o 23._o doctor_n of_o the_o world_n make_v themselves_o sport_n with_o this_o easy_a plainness_n let_v all_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n choose_v rather_o to_o imitate_v christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n in_o their_o course_n of_o preach_v labour_v to_o speak_v unto_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o mean_a and_o simple_a see_v the_o charge_n of_o their_o soul_n be_v commend_v unto_o they_o by_o our_o great_a shepherd_n as_o well_o as_o they_o who_o be_v of_o great_a understanding_n and_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o be_v alike_o dear_a unto_o god_n they_o shall_v give_v account_n of_o one_o as_o well_o as_o of_o another_o of_o the_o little_a lamb_n as_o well_o as_o of_o the_o ram_n of_o the_o flock_n and_o see_v we_o must_v not_o 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the_o soldier_n at_o 15._o joh._n 24._o 14_o 15._o his_o sepulchre_n and_o thief_n and_o adulterer_n that_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o make_v spoil_n of_o their_o neighbour_n good_n and_o chastity_n and_o yet_o sleep_v and_o snort_v in_o the_o deep_a lethargy_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o the_o bodily_a watchfulness_n or_o sleep_n that_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v for_o of_o this_o as_o of_o all_o of_o like_a kind_n the_o apostle_n say_v be_v verify_v namely_o that_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a yea_o it_o hurt_v much_o if_o we_o rest_v in_o it_o as_o the_o deed_n do_v or_o do_v it_o as_o a_o work_n satisfactory_a and_o meritorious_a not_o subdue_a the_o flesh_n but_o puff_v it_o up_o with_o pride_n and_o presumption_n nor_o enable_v we_o to_o god_n service_n but_o make_v the_o body_n unfit_a to_o be_v a_o ready_a instrument_n for_o the_o soul_n while_o by_o immoderate_a watch_v it_o be_v weaken_v and_o enfeeble_v and_o become_v more_o dull_a and_o drowsy_a more_o lumpish_a and_o uncheerfull_a to_o all_o good_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o former_a point_n prove_v by_o the_o scripture_n and_o yet_o i_o deny_v not_o but_o that_o there_o may_v be_v good_a use_n of_o bodily_a watch_n when_o as_o it_o be_v moderate_a and_o seasonable_a not_o only_o in_o respect_n of_o civil_a and_o moral_a affair_n as_o the_o dispatch_a of_o our_o necessary_a business_n minister_a to_o our_o friend_n upon_o their_o bed_n of_o sickness_n and_o such_o like_a but_o also_o as_o it_o conduce_v unto_o spiritual_a end_n as_o when_o it_o further_v we_o in_o keep_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o be_v not_o rest_v in_o as_o a_o bodily_a exercise_n but_o refer_v and_o destinate_a to_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a end_n as_o when_o with_o david_n paul_n and_o silas_n 7._o act._n 12_o 12._o and_o 20._o 7._o we_o abridge_v ourselves_o of_o sleep_n that_o we_o may_v praise_v god_n by_o sing_v of_o psalm_n or_o lift_v up_o in_o silence_n 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to_o which_o purpose_n as_o one_o observe_v god_n have_v wise_o appoint_v a_o double_a guard_n to_o keep_v in_o the_o tongue_n the_o lip_n and_o two_o row_n of_o tooth_n that_o it_o may_v be_v restrain_v from_o break_v out_o by_o this_o double_a fence_n and_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o drip_v be_v seat_v by_o nature_n in_o such_o a_o moist_a and_o slippery_a place_n and_o as_o we_o must_v keep_v this_o watch_n over_o our_o tongue_n in_o respect_n of_o keep_v silence_n so_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o speech_n for_o our_o tongue_n be_v not_o give_v we_o to_o this_o end_n chief_o that_o we_o shall_v restrain_v they_o and_o say_v nothing_o but_o that_o they_o may_v be_v our_o glory_n in_o glorify_v god_n by_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n and_o the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o as_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o keep_v 7._o eccles_n 3._o 7._o silence_n so_o also_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o speak_v and_o here_o our_o first_o care_n must_v be_v that_o according_a to_o the_o psalmist_n counsel_n we_o keep_v our_o tongue_n from_o evil_a and_o our_o 13._o psal_n 34._o 13._o lip_n from_o speak_a guile_n and_o as_o the_o apostle_n admonish_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o corrupt_a communication_n to_o proceed_v out_o of_o our_o mouth_n but_o that_o which_o be_v good_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 3._o 10._o to_o the_o use_n of_o edify_v that_o it_o may_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o that_o we_o use_v neither_o filthiness_n nor_o foolish_a talk_n nor_o jest_v which_o be_v not_o convenient_a but_o rather_o 29._o ephes_n 4._o 29._o give_v of_o thanks_n but_o especial_o let_v we_o watch_v over_o our_o soul_n and_o our_o tongue_n that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o the_o most_o abuse_v they_o to_o slander_n and_o reproach_n backbiting_a and_o sharp_a censure_v of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o take_v all_o thing_n doubtful_o speak_v and_o do_v in_o the_o best_a part_n excuse_v that_o which_o be_v tolerable_a commend_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o extenuate_a fault_n of_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v true_o charitable_a by_o make_v our_o love_n to_o serve_v as_o a_o cover_n to_o hide_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n yea_o so_o far_o shall_v we_o be_v from_o wrong_v our_o neighbour_n 4._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 4._o by_o be_v the_o author_n of_o evil_a report_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o lend_v our_o ear_n to_o other_o that_o spread_v they_o but_o approve_v ourselves_o by_o this_o sign_n to_o be_v citizen_n of_o heaven_n that_o we_o will_v not_o receive_v a_o reproach_n against_o our_o neighbour_n 3._o psal_n 15._o 3._o nor_o so_o much_o as_o vouchsafe_v to_o take_v it_o up_o though_o we_o find_v it_o by_o the_o highway_n side_n for_o as_o one_o say_v he_o be_v bless_v that_o have_v arm_v himself_o so_o against_o this_o celantiam_fw-la hieronym_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la vice_n that_o no_o man_n dare_v detract_v from_o any_o before_o he_o and_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o must_v watch_v over_o our_o tongue_n that_o our_o speech_n may_v be_v always_o with_o grace_n season_v with_o the_o salt_n of_o wisdom_n and_o christian_a prudence_n which_o 6._o col._n 4._o 6._o teach_v we_o to_o know_v how_o we_o may_v answer_v every_o man_n and_o speak_v to_o their_o profit_n and_o edification_n the_o which_o wise_a and_o religious_a rule_v of_o our_o tongue_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o great_a moment_n and_o no_o less_o difficulty_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n james_n tell_v we_o though_o the_o tongue_n be_v but_o a_o little_a member_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o world_n of_o 8._o jam._n 3._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o iniquity_n and_o boast_v of_o great_a thing_n and_o as_o a_o little_a fire_n be_v sufficient_a to_o inflame_v great_a store_n of_o matter_n so_o the_o tongue_n defile_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o set_v on_o fire_n the_o course_n of_o nature_n and_o be_v itself_o set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n and_o such_o a_o unruly_a evil_n full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n as_o no_o man_n can_v tame_v by_o sole_a strength_n of_o nature_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v the_o necessity_n of_o the_o well-governing_a of_o it_o that_o all_o our_o religion_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n without_o it_o for_o if_o any_o man_n among_o we_o seem_v to_o be_v religious_a 26._o jam._n 1._o 26._o and_o bridle_v not_o his_o tongue_n but_o deceive_v his_o own_o heart_n that_o man_n religion_n be_v vain_a in_o which_o regard_n we_o must_v keep_v over_o it_o the_o straight_a watch_n as_o we_o use_v to_o curb_v and_o keep_v in_o a_o headstrong_a horse_n with_o so_o much_o the_o sharp_a and_o strong_a bit_n and_o see_v no_o man_n can_v with_o his_o own_o circumspection_n rule_v it_o sufficient_o but_o that_o
walk_v with_o god_n as_o enoch_n and_o like_a elias_n his_o body_n in_o the_o fiery_a chariot_n it_o carry_v our_o soul_n into_o heaven_n by_o it_o in_o our_o solitariness_n we_o enjoy_v god_n and_o ourselves_o and_o by_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o be_v fit_v and_o make_v profitable_a for_o all_o good_a company_n in_o a_o word_n as_o one_o say_v all_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o progress_n in_o godliness_n proceed_v from_o read_v and_o meditation_n for_o what_o we_o know_v not_o we_o learn_v by_o read_v and_o by_o meditation_n hold_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o and_o as_o it_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n in_o this_o life_n so_o also_o it_o assure_v we_o of_o all_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o so_o delight_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o do_v meditate_v in_o it_o day_n and_o night_n §._o sect._n 7_o the_o three_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o exercise_n the_o three_o and_o last_o reason_n be_v take_v from_o the_o necessity_n of_o this_o holy_a exercise_n the_o neglect_n whereof_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o the_o former_a benefit_n and_o privilege_n for_o thereby_o we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n and_o joy_n which_o we_o have_v in_o this_o sweet_a communion_n with_o god_n we_o become_v insensible_a of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n and_o so_o grow_v careless_a in_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o the_o one_o and_o supply_v of_o the_o other_o we_o take_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o continue_v in_o carnal_a security_n and_o to_o live_v in_o our_o sin_n without_o repentance_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o easy_o fall_v into_o their_o secret_a ambushment_n at_o unaware_o by_o reason_n we_o never_o think_v of_o they_o nor_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v escape_v they_o we_o be_v soon_o deceive_v with_o our_o own_o false_a heart_n when_o as_o we_o never_o sound_v their_o deceit_n unto_o the_o bottom_n and_o give_v satan_n leave_v to_o fill_v they_o with_o worldly_a and_o wicked_a thought_n and_o with_o sensual_a and_o carnal_a desire_n and_o lust_n when_o as_o he_o find_v they_o like_o empty_a house_n sweep_v clean_o and_o clear_v 45._o mat._n 12._o 45._o of_o all_o good_a meditation_n and_o garnish_v with_o sloth_n vanity_n &_o security_n the_o chief_a ornament_n wherein_o he_o delight_v we_o lose_v piecemeal_o all_o our_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o not_o repair_v the_o breach_n which_o have_v be_v make_v by_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o their_o assault_n &_o be_v easy_o vanquish_v in_o the_o next_o encounter_n while_o we_o never_o think_v of_o any_o approach_a danger_n we_o defraud_v our_o soul_n of_o a_o chief_a part_n of_o their_o food_n whereby_o they_o shall_v be_v nourish_v in_o all_o save_a grace_n and_o strengthen_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n we_o lose_v the_o heat_n and_o fervour_n of_o our_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v no_o natural_a quality_n reside_v in_o their_o proper_a element_n cool_a and_o decline_v when_o we_o withdraw_v from_o they_o the_o fuel_n by_o which_o they_o be_v nourish_v we_o lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o our_o heavenly_a freedom_n when_o as_o we_o never_o have_v our_o conversation_n there_o and_o suffer_v our_o heart_n to_o lie_v grovel_v upon_o the_o earth_n without_o any_o spiritual_a motion_n which_o like_o the_o peyze_n &_o plummet_n of_o a_o clock_n do_v natural_o descend_v &_o sink_v down_o unless_o they_o be_v often_o pull_v up_o with_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n final_o we_o put_v out_o or_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o soul_n so_o as_o they_o can_v look_v into_o ourselves_o nor_o into_o our_o spiritual_a estate_n to_o see_v our_o misery_n that_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v nor_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n that_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v our_o poverty_n and_o defect_n nor_o christ_n riches_n and_o full_a payment_n our_o natural_a defect_n and_o spiritual_a ability_n in_o he_o that_o strengthen_v we_o our_o gift_n and_o grace_n our_o want_n and_o weakness_n our_o sin_n commit_v our_o duty_n neglect_v or_o perform_v our_o danger_n and_o mean_n to_o escape_v they_o our_o way_n to_o happiness_n and_o what_o progress_n we_o have_v make_v in_o it_o and_o as_o we_o can_v through_o this_o neglect_n of_o meditation_n take_v notice_n of_o ourselves_o so_o be_v we_o thereby_o estrange_v from_o god_n neither_o see_v nor_o observe_v his_o nature_n or_o attribute_n his_o mercy_n to_o love_v he_o his_o justice_n to_o fear_v he_o his_o power_n and_o truth_n in_o his_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v believe_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o the_o administration_n both_o of_o his_o benefit_n confer_v upon_o those_o that_o love_n and_o obey_v he_o nor_o of_o his_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n threaten_v and_o inflict_v upon_o those_o who_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o by_o this_o experience_n of_o other_o good_a and_o harm_n we_o may_v become_v wise_a in_o choose_v such_o a_o course_n as_o may_v gain_v the_o one_o and_o avoid_v the_o other_o cap._n xv._o of_o extraordinary_a meditation_n §._o sect._n 1_o what_o extraordinary_a meditation_n be_v and_o the_o subject_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o much_o of_o meditation_n in_o general_a the_o which_o howsoever_o it_o do_v not_o easy_o admit_v of_o any_o formal_a distribution_n 17._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 17._o according_a to_o the_o strict_a rule_n of_o art_n yet_o it_o may_v like_o prayer_n be_v distinguish_v into_o two_o kind_n for_o as_o prayer_n be_v either_o extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a the_o which_o be_v continual_o to_o be_v make_v and_o at_o any_o time_n whatsoever_o when_o any_o fit_a occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v either_o of_o petition_n or_o thanksgiving_n the_o which_o we_o call_v ejaculation_n or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a preparation_n we_o purposely_o compose_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n so_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v distinguish_v into_o such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o at_o large_a or_o else_o ordinary_a and_o at_o set_a time_n when_o as_o with_o due_a deliberation_n and_o preparation_n set_v all_o other_o thing_n apart_o we_o settle_v ourselves_o to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o this_o religious_a exercise_n the_o former_a sort_n of_o meditation_n be_v sudden_a and_o continual_o in_o use_n when_o any_o occasion_n or_o opportunity_n be_v offer_v and_o observe_v by_o outward_a object_n present_v to_o our_o sense_n especial_o the_o sight_n and_o hear_n or_o by_o some_o inward_a conceit_n in_o our_o imagination_n or_o discourse_n of_o our_o mind_n whereof_o we_o may_v make_v some_o spiritual_a use_n and_o raise_v up_o our_o mind_n from_o the_o earth_n towards_o heaven_n in_o some_o holy_a meditation_n the_o which_o may_v be_v do_v at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o employment_n as_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o in_o our_o honest_a recreation_n when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n or_o solitary_a and_o by_o ourselves_o but_o especial_o the_o large_a book_n of_o the_o creature_n afford_v unto_o we_o most_o plentiful_a matter_n of_o this_o kind_n of_o meditation_n when_o either_o they_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n of_o their_o and_o our_o creator_n or_o of_o some_o of_o his_o attribute_n shine_v clear_o in_o they_o in_o the_o former_a respect_n david_n say_v that_o the_o heaven_n declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o firmament_n show_v 5._o psal_n 19_o 1._o and_o 69._o 34._o and_o 89._o 5._o his_o handy_a work_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o we_o fit_a occasion_n of_o glorify_v god_n when_o as_o we_o see_v their_o excellency_n and_o order_n and_o of_o admire_v and_o magnify_v his_o wisdom_n and_o power_n who_o be_v able_a of_o nothing_o to_o make_v so_o goodly_a a_o frame_n and_o excellent_a workmanship_n and_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o latter_a he_o tell_v we_o in_o another_o place_n that_o they_o do_v occasional_o as_o good_a schoolmaster_n teach_v he_o another_o lesson_n namely_o to_o see_v and_o admire_v the_o infinite_a love_n and_o undeserued_a goodness_n of_o god_n towards_o mankind_n when_o i_o consider_v say_v he_o the_o 4._o psal_n 8._o 3_o 4._o heaven_n the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o be_v mindful_a of_o he_o and_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o visite_a he_o and_o thus_o solomon_n send_v the_o sluggard_n to_o the_o ant_n to_o 1._o prou._n 6._o 6._o esa_n 1._o 1._o learn_v of_o her_o diligence_n and_o esay_n a_o refractory_a people_n to_o the_o ox_n and_o ass_n to_o learn_v duty_n and_o obedience_n and_o jeremy_n the_o negligent_a and_o secure_a 7._o
conscience_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o their_o natural_a impurity_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o memory_n whereby_o they_o become_v faithful_a register_n of_o good_a thing_n the_o freedom_n of_o our_o will_n in_o choose_v good_a and_o refuse_v of_o evil_a the_o supply_a soften_a and_o sanctify_v of_o our_o heart_n the_o rectify_v right_o order_v purge_v and_o and_z renew_v of_o our_o affection_n as_o love_n hatred_n confidence_n hope_v fear_v despair_n joy_n sorrow_n anger_n zeal_n and_o the_o rest_n the_o sanctity_n of_o our_o body_n and_o outward_a action_n appear_v in_o our_o new_a obedience_n and_o good_a work_n the_o integrity_n sincerity_n alacrity_n and_o constancy_n of_o they_o the_o part_n of_o this_o obedience_n which_o be_v the_o deny_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n how_o we_o be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o namely_o by_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n to_o be_v not_o only_o his_o servant_n but_o also_o his_o soldier_n in_o the_o christian_a warfare_n where_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o meditate_v of_o that_o due_a preparation_n which_o be_v require_v to_o this_o warfare_n and_o of_o the_o christian_a armour_n and_o of_o the_o conflict_n itself_o consist_v in_o the_o manifold_a tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o our_o resistance_n and_o of_o our_o stand_n and_o fall_v in_o it_o how_o we_o be_v also_o to_o deny_v ourselves_o in_o take_v up_o our_o cross_n and_o follow_v of_o christ_n bear_v with_o patience_n whatsoever_o affliction_n he_o impose_v and_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o profession_n of_o christ_n we_o be_v to_o meditate_v how_o we_o be_v to_o carry_v ourselves_o towards_o christ_n himself_o and_o how_o towards_o his_o member_n how_o we_o be_v to_o profess_v christ_n at_o all_o time_n by_o invocation_n and_o call_n upon_o god_n in_o his_o name_n and_o mediation_n and_o here_o we_o have_v much_o profitable_a matter_n of_o meditation_n concern_v prayer_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o doctrine_n and_o use_n of_o it_o of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v and_o the_o particular_a practice_n of_o it_o in_o the_o lord_n prayer_n of_o which_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v proceed_v from_o one_o petition_n to_o another_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n in_o time_n of_o danger_n which_o be_v either_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o mouth_n by_o christian_a apology_n or_o of_o the_o fact_n by_o suffer_v persecution_n and_o martyrdom_n of_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v prepare_v and_o strengthen_v unto_o they_o the_o profession_n of_o christ_n respect_v his_o member_n be_v our_o edify_v they_o by_o instruction_n admonition_n exhortation_n consolation_n and_o good_a example_n or_o our_o help_a and_o relieve_n they_o by_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o almsdeed_n whereon_o we_o may_v profitable_o meditate_v and_o of_o the_o motive_n and_o mean_n whereby_o 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the_o certainty_n of_o it_o and_o uncertainty_n of_o the_o time_n of_o our_o preparation_n to_o it_o and_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v arm_v against_o the_o fear_n of_o it_o §._o sect._n 8_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n contrariwise_o there_o be_v much_o matter_n of_o meditation_n afford_v from_o the_o proper_a mean_n of_o god_n execute_v the_o decree_n of_o reprobation_n in_o the_o wicked_a as_o both_o from_o the_o foundation_n of_o it_o the_o fall_n of_o adam_n and_o the_o hatred_n and_o wrath_n of_o god_n follow_v upon_o it_o and_o also_o from_o the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o the_o wicked_a and_o unfaithful_a which_o be_v proper_a to_o those_o which_o be_v either_o call_v or_o not_o call_v or_o common_a to_o they_o both_o the_o former_a be_v either_o hypocrite_n or_o open_o profane_a the_o degree_n proper_a to_o these_o be_v a_o uneffectual_a call_n and_o their_o relapse_n from_o it_o into_o their_o former_a wickedness_n 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heart_n become_v harden_v and_o from_o thence_o stubborn_o perverse_a and_o so_o through_o incredulity_n not_o assent_v to_o the_o truth_n of_o god_n word_n they_o break_v out_o to_o open_a profaneness_n which_o be_v in_o the_o end_n accompany_v with_o despair_n and_o final_a apostasy_n upon_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v make_v our_o own_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a by_o withstand_v the_o first_o degree_n of_o apostasy_n watch_v over_o ourselves_o as_o the_o apostle_n warn_v we_o that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v and_o draw_v away_o by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o there_o be_v not_o find_v in_o we_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n 13._o heb._n 3._o 12_o 13._o in_o depart_v from_o the_o live_a god_n the_o degree_n of_o execute_v this_o decree_n in_o those_o which_o be_v not_o call_v who_o for_o the_o most_o part_n be_v ignorant_o superstitious_a idolater_n pagan_n and_o atheist_n be_v the_o hold_v and_o detain_v of_o the_o truth_n in_o injustice_n natural_a ignorance_n and_o vanity_n of_o mind_n hardness_n etc._n rom._n 1._o 20_o 21_o etc._n etc._n of_o heart_n a_o reprobate_a mind_n and_o commit_v of_o sin_n with_o greediness_n and_o the_o degree_n common_a to_o both_o be_v their_o pollution_n with_o all_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n in_o their_o life_n and_o their_o entrance_n into_o condemnation_n at_o their_o death_n when_o as_o their_o soul_n be_v separate_v from_o their_o body_n be_v cast_v in_o the_o torment_n of_o hell_n and_o pursue_v with_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n on_o all_o which_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o magnify_v god_n justice_n towards_o they_o in_o their_o deserve_a punishment_n and_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o undeserued_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o be_v in_o the_o same_o mass_n and_o lump_n of_o corruption_n be_v separate_v from_o they_o and_o make_v vessel_n of_o honour_n that_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n may_v be_v magnify_v in_o our_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o eternal_a execution_n of_o god_n decree_n we_o may_v likewise_o meditate_v which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o be_v either_o general_a respect_v 14._o 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o the_o whole_a world_n as_o the_o destruction_n of_o it_o with_o flame_a fire_n which_o consideration_n the_o apostle_n peter_n make_v a_o strong_a motive_n unto_o godliness_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v of_o god_n in_o peace_n without_o spot_n and_o blameless_a and_o the_o renovation_n and_o perpetual_a conservation_n of_o it_o or_o else_o the_o special_a execution_n of_o it_o in_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n which_o shall_v be_v at_o the_o general_a judgement_n and_o the_o eternal_a retribution_n which_o follow_v it_o and_o here_o we_o may_v profitable_o
their_o present_a state_n and_o condition_n and_o most_o likely_a to_o yield_v unto_o they_o the_o best_a nourishment_n for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o preserve_v of_o their_o soul_n in_o their_o spiritual_a good_a like_n and_o better_o enable_v they_o to_o all_o good_a duty_n last_o see_v our_o soul_n as_o well_o as_o our_o body_n have_v their_o satiety_n by_o feed_v often_o or_o much_o at_o the_o same_o time_n upon_o the_o same_o dish_n therefore_o have_v such_o great_a plenty_n set_v before_o we_o it_o shall_v be_v our_o wisdom_n to_o take_v the_o benefit_n of_o this_o variety_n not_o feed_v over_o often_o upon_o the_o same_o dish_n which_o make_v the_o israelite_n loath_a manna_n itself_o though_o a_o heavenly_a food_n nor_o too_o much_o of_o any_o thing_n at_o one_o time_n which_o make_v their_o dainty_a quail_n through_o satiety_n to_o come_v out_o of_o their_o nostril_n but_o whet_v on_o our_o appetite_n by_o change_n of_o diet_n every_o meal_n and_o even_o at_o the_o same_o time_n help_v the_o weakness_n of_o our_o stomach_n with_o some_o little_a variety_n when_o as_o we_o find_v they_o glut_v let_v we_o when_o we_o be_v weary_a of_o meditate_v overlong_o on_o one_o point_n insist_v no_o long_o upon_o it_o but_o pass_v unto_o another_o provide_v always_o that_o we_o do_v not_o herein_o give_v place_n to_o fickle_a inconstancy_n nor_o liberty_n to_o our_o rove_a heart_n pass_v loose_o from_o onâ—_n thing_n to_o another_o and_o not_o bring_v any_o point_n to_o a_o good_a issue_n §._o sect._n 11_o that_o we_o must_v conclude_v our_o preparation_n unto_o meditation_n with_o prayer_n and_o thus_o have_v prepare_v both_o our_o person_n and_o matter_n the_o last_o thing_n require_v in_o our_o preparation_n be_v that_o we_o conclude_v it_o and_o make_v entrance_n 17._o jam._n 1._o 17._o into_o our_o meditation_n by_o effectual_a prayer_n for_o god_n direction_n and_o blessing_n upon_o our_o intend_a exercise_n for_o see_v of_o ourselves_o we_o be_v not_o able_a 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into_o heaven_n it_o have_v fetch_v it_o from_o god_n and_o as_o the_o natural_a heat_n and_o moisture_n preserve_v one_o another_o and_o both_o fail_v when_o one_o be_v defective_a the_o one_o perish_v for_o want_n of_o heat_n and_o the_o other_o for_o want_n of_o nourishment_n or_o as_o there_o be_v between_o the_o stomach_n and_o heart_n such_o intercourse_n as_o preserve_v they_o both_o in_o their_o well-being_n the_o stomach_n prepare_v matter_n and_o nourishment_n for_o preserve_v in_o the_o heart_n the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o the_o heart_n return_v these_o spirit_n again_o to_o the_o stomach_n which_o give_v it_o natural_a heat_n and_o warmth_n whereby_o it_o be_v fit_v and_o enable_v to_o make_v good_a concoction_n so_o be_v it_o between_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n which_o be_v mutual_a helper_n one_o to_o another_o and_o neither_o of_o both_o retain_v long_o their_o virtue_n and_o vigour_n if_o either_o of_o they_o do_v fail_v the_o other_o but_o this_o prayer_n which_o be_v to_o prepare_v we_o for_o meditation_n be_v rather_o to_o be_v pithy_a and_o fervent_a then_o long_o and_o in_o many_o word_n see_v it_o be_v not_o the_o main_n duty_n which_o be_v here_o intend_a but_o only_o a_o preparative_n make_v way_n unto_o it_o wherein_o acknowledge_v our_o own_o debility_n and_o insufficiency_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o some_o such_o form_n as_o this_o which_o follow_v o_o lord_n my_o god_n who_o art_n infinite_o good_a and_o gracious_a in_o thyself_o and_o the_o chief_a author_n of_o whatsoever_o goodness_n there_o be_v in_o i_o both_o as_o thou_o move_v i_o thereunto_o by_o thy_o commandment_n and_o enabl_a i_o unto_o it_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o pardon_v my_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n whereby_o i_o have_v make_v myself_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v into_o thy_o glorious_a and_o holy_a presence_n and_o unable_a to_o perform_v any_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o purge_v i_o thorough_o from_o the_o guilt_n punishment_n and_o corruption_n of_o they_o all_o in_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n between_o thou_o and_o i_o to_o hide_v thy_o face_n and_o to_o stop_v the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o thy_o favour_n from_o i_o and_o see_v thou_o require_v this_o duty_n which_o i_o be_o now_o about_o to_o perform_v and_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o yield_v obedience_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v only_a able_a to_o bring_v it_o to_o good_a effect_n vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o thereby_o enable_v i_o to_o achieve_v it_o in_o some_o such_o manner_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o thou_o and_o profitable_a for_o my_o own_o salvation_n inlighten_v my_o darken_a understanding_n that_o i_o may_v right_o conceive_v of_o thy_o truth_n sharpen_v my_o invention_n strengthen_v my_o memory_n incline_v my_o averse_a will_n to_o this_o holy_a duty_n sanctify_v supple_a and_o soften_v my_o hard_a and_o rebellious_a heart_n and_o enlarge_v it_o with_o holy_a and_o heavenly_a desire_n inflame_v it_o with_o the_o love_n of_o thou_o and_o spiritual_a thing_n with_o fervent_a devotion_n and_o with_o a_o ardent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n rectify_v the_o disorder_n of_o my_o corrupt_a affection_n and_o tumultuous_a passion_n curb_n and_o keep_v in_o my_o wander_a thought_n and_o rove_a heart_n and_o knit_v they_o fast_o unto_o thou_o in_o the_o bond_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o range_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o distract_v i_o in_o this_o duty_n but_o grant_v that_o they_o may_v be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o this_o present_a exercise_n that_o i_o may_v bring_v it_o to_o some_o profitable_a and_o good_a issue_n and_o so_o bless_v i_o therein_o that_o i_o may_v find_v the_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n of_o it_o in_o my_o own_o soul_n by_o have_v the_o point_n on_o which_o i_o be_o now_o to_o meditate_v better_o clear_v to_o my_o understanding_n for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n more_o thorough_o imprint_v in_o my_o weak_a memory_n that_o it_o may_v be_v always_o ready_a for_o use_v and_o more_o effectual_o wrought_v into_o my_o heart_n and_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v hereby_o find_v my_o corruption_n more_o subdue_v and_o abate_v the_o save_a grace_n of_o thy_o spirit_n increase_v and_o my_o whole_a man_n more_o and_o more_o enable_v to_o perform_v unto_o thou_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o diligence_n all_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o comfort_n and_o salvation_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n cap._n xix_o of_o our_o progress_n and_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n and_o what_o be_v require_v therein_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v proceed_v orderly_o in_o this_o exercise_n lay_v down_o the_o ground_n in_o our_o understanding_n and_o build_n upon_o they_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o thus_o much_o of_o our_o ingress_n &_o preparation_n to_o meditation_n the_o second_o point_n propound_v be_v our_o progress_n &_o proceed_n in_o the_o exercise_n itself_o wherein_o we_o must_v avoid_v disorder_n and_o preposterous_a handle_n of_o the_o point_n propound_v to_o our_o meditation_n which_o be_v the_o author_n of_o tumultuous_a confusion_n by_o which_o be_v tire_v we_o either_o break_v off_o the_o exercise_n or_o continue_v it_o without_o fruit_n and_o contrariwise_o proceed_v in_o a_o orderly_a course_n first_o lay_v the_o ground_n of_o this_o exercise_n and_o then_o build_v upon_o they_o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o there_o be_v diverse_a end_n of_o this_o exercise_n as_o the_o enlighten_v of_o our_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n and_o the_o imprint_n of_o
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and_o memory_n if_o it_o be_v not_o apply_v to_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n which_o be_v the_o most_o essential_a and_o vital_a part_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a that_o they_o may_v nourish_v and_o comfort_v they_o and_o make_v they_o active_a and_o able_a to_o perform_v with_o cheerfulness_n all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_a life_n to_o which_o purpose_n there_o be_v further_o require_v after_o we_o have_v by_o the_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n clear_v and_o enlarge_v the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o meditate_v with_o much_o variety_n that_o we_o now_o labour_v to_o bring_v all_o which_o we_o have_v think_v upon_o by_o special_a application_n to_o our_o own_o particular_a use_n and_o to_o work_v and_o enforce_v it_o upon_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n that_o they_o may_v have_v a_o lively_a taste_n and_o through_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o it_o stir_v up_o our_o affection_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o matter_n either_o to_o holy_a love_n or_o hatred_n to_o admiration_n or_o contempt_n joy_n or_o sorrow_n hope_v or_o fear_n desire_v or_o abhor_v confidence_n or_o shame_n and_o so_o in_o the_o rest_n thus_o if_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n be_v good_a both_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n and_o unto_o we_o we_o be_v by_o consider_v the_o author_n and_o end_n of_o it_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n the_o profit_n and_o benefit_n the_o necessity_n of_o have_v it_o and_o the_o misery_n of_o want_v it_o to_o work_v it_o into_o our_o heart_n by_o inflame_v they_o with_o the_o love_n and_o desire_v of_o it_o by_o stir_v they_o up_o with_o admiration_n in_o their_o pursuit_n and_o joy_n in_o their_o fruition_n by_o affect_v they_o with_o hope_n of_o obtain_v they_o either_o in_o respect_n of_o matter_n or_o degree_n and_o with_o care_n and_o fear_n of_o lose_v or_o lessen_v they_o but_o if_o it_o be_v evil_a and_o wicked_a we_o be_v by_o consider_v the_o cause_n and_o fountain_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v the_o pernicious_a end_n whereto_o it_o tend_v the_o mischievous_a effect_n which_o it_o produce_v the_o deformity_n and_o baseness_n the_o loss_n and_o misery_n unprofitablenesse_n and_o maliciousness_n of_o it_o to_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o further_a detestation_n and_o loathe_n to_o a_o contempt_n aversation_n and_o abhor_v of_o it_o if_o by_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n it_o be_v press_v upon_o we_o or_o to_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n if_o they_o be_v taint_v with_o it_o and_o have_v give_v it_o admission_n neither_o must_v we_o content_v ourselves_o with_o weak_a motion_n in_o this_o kind_n but_o we_o must_v labour_v to_o work_v in_o our_o heart_n fervent_a affection_n and_o such_o as_o discover_v much_o zeal_n and_o devotion_n not_o think_v it_o enough_o to_o taste_v of_o these_o spiritual_a meat_n which_o the_o discourse_n of_o our_o understanding_n have_v set_v before_o we_o and_o so_o to_o leave_v they_o as_o it_o be_v stand_v upon_o the_o table_n without_o receive_v by_o they_o any_o further_a benefit_n but_o we_o must_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o with_o longing_n and_o earnest_a desire_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o have_v a_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o their_o comfortable_a sweetness_n yea_o we_o must_v swallow_v they_o down_o and_o digest_v they_o not_o so_o much_o in_o our_o stomach_n as_o in_o the_o ventricle_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o increase_v the_o vital_a spirit_n of_o our_o soul_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o vigorous_a for_o spiritual_a motion_n and_o the_o more_o we_o find_v ourselves_o affect_v with_o these_o spiritual_a delicacy_n and_o the_o more_o sweetness_n and_o benefit_n we_o relish_v in_o they_o the_o more_o earnest_o must_v we_o still_o stir_v up_o our_o affection_n to_o go_v on_o in_o this_o spiritual_a pursuit_n set_v up_o as_o it_o be_v all_o our_o sail_n when_o we_o have_v get_v a_o prosperous_a gale_n and_o when_o we_o be_v come_v to_o a_o good_a vein_n in_o this_o golden_a mine_n we_o must_v not_o be_v satisfy_v when_o we_o have_v make_v a_o entrance_n but_o dig_v into_o it_o further_o with_o more_o diligence_n encourage_v and_o comfort_v ourselves_o in_o this_o delightful_a labour_n with_o these_o first_o good_a beginning_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v though_o we_o can_v at_o the_o first_o feel_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o meditation_n but_o what_o if_o we_o can_v after_o some_o good_a endeavour_n feel_v the_o sweetness_n of_o this_o exercise_n yet_o we_o must_v not_o be_v discourage_v and_o give_v it_o over_o but_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o recover_v our_o taste_n and_o spiritual_a appetite_n see_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o defect_n be_v in_o their_o indisposition_n and_o not_o because_o this_o spiritual_a food_n want_v sweetness_n and_o see_v it_o be_v not_o a_o matter_n intellectual_a and_o subject_a to_o the_o discourse_n of_o the_o mind_n but_o rather_o of_o sense_n and_o practice_n cause_v by_o a_o secret_a fit_v and_o application_n of_o it_o to_o the_o object_n which_o be_v principal_o do_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o instrumental_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n therefore_o we_o be_v not_o to_o labour_v so_o much_o to_o stir_v up_o our_o affection_n that_o we_o may_v relish_v this_o sweetness_n by_o discourse_n of_o reason_n which_o work_v little_a upon_o the_o sense_n and_o appetite_n and_o much_o less_o by_o vehement_a agitation_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a part_n to_o draw_v on_o passion_n like_o actor_n upon_o a_o stage_n as_o some_o have_v foolish_o prescribe_v but_o apply_v the_o point_n whereon_o we_o have_v discourse_v by_o faith_n let_v we_o labour_n to_o gain_v the_o relish_n and_o taste_v of_o sweetness_n in_o they_o rather_o by_o prayer_n then_o by_o argument_n neither_o let_v this_o discourage_v we_o and_o interrupt_v our_o exercise_n but_o let_v we_o submit_v ourselves_o to_o the_o good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n wait_v his_o leisure_n with_o meekness_n and_o patience_n expect_v when_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o descend_v into_o our_o heart_n by_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o move_v and_o excite_v our_o affection_n as_o sometime_o the_o angel_n into_o the_o pool_n that_o he_o may_v trouble_v the_o water_n according_a to_o that_o in_o the_o lamentation_n it_o be_v good_a that_o a_o man_n 26._o lam._n 3._o 26._o shall_v both_o hope_n and_o quiet_o wait_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o if_o we_o do_v we_o shall_v assure_o find_v the_o fruit_n of_o our_o labour_n for_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o vision_n so_o may_v i_o of_o this_o spiritual_a visitation_n it_o stay_v but_o for_o 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o the_o appoint_a time_n but_o at_o the_o end_n it_o shall_v speak_v comfort_n to_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o lie_v though_o it_o seem_v to_o tarry_v wait_v for_o it_o because_o it_o will_v sure_o come_v it_o will_v not_o tarry_v yea_o if_o we_o be_v not_o discourage_v with_o this_o delay_n but_o continue_v our_o exercise_n in_o obedience_n to_o god_n labour_v to_o perform_v it_o as_o we_o be_v able_a when_o we_o can_v do_v it_o in_o such_o perfection_n as_o we_o will_v the_o lord_n when_o he_o come_v to_o visit_v our_o heart_n will_v bring_v in_o his_o hand_n double_a wage_n reward_v both_o our_o obedience_n and_o duty_n and_o also_o our_o faith_n and_o patience_n by_o fill_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a comfort_n quicken_a their_o appetite_n and_o replenish_n they_o with_o holy_a affection_n so_o that_o though_o like_o green_a wood_n they_o be_v not_o present_o inflame_v but_o need_v much_o blow_v before_o they_o can_v be_v thorough_o kindle_v yet_o if_o we_o continue_v they_o will_v through_o god_n
up_o our_o soul_n which_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n and_o impotency_n to_o supply_v they_o with_o firm_a confidence_n &_o break_v through_o all_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n assure_v ourselves_o that_o god_n who_o be_v so_o able_a and_o true_a of_o his_o word_n will_v gracious_o grant_v these_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v command_v we_o to_o ask_v and_o that_o as_o he_o have_v enlarge_v our_o heart_n with_o hearty_a love_n and_o fervent_a desire_n after_o the_o more_o full_a fruition_n of_o that_o good_a or_o freedom_n from_o that_o evil_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a so_o he_o will_v perfect_v his_o own_o good_a work_n replenish_v that_o room_n which_o himself_o have_v prepare_v and_o satisfy_v those_o holy_a desire_n which_o by_o his_o good_a spirit_n he_o have_v wrought_v in_o us._n which_o confidence_n may_v move_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o glory_n after_o a_o holy_a manner_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o victory_n over_o our_o corruption_n and_o of_o our_o fruition_n of_o those_o grace_n wherein_o as_o yet_o we_o be_v defective_a and_o imperfect_a §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n of_o our_o meditation_n the_o last_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o exercise_n of_o meditation_n be_v our_o egress_n and_o conclusion_n which_o must_v not_o be_v sudden_a and_o abrupt_a see_v this_o be_v neither_o comely_a nor_o profitable_a but_o deliberate_a and_o by_o degree_n and_o as_o orator_n prescribe_v in_o the_o art_n of_o rhetoric_n and_o elocution_n that_o we_o shall_v begin_v with_o a_o low_a voice_n quiet_a affection_n and_o action_n and_o so_o rise_v by_o degree_n till_o we_o come_v to_o our_o high_a pitch_n of_o extension_n and_o earnestness_n both_o of_o inward_a and_o outward_a motion_n not_o to_o break_v off_o abrupt_o in_o this_o height_n but_o remit_v both_o voice_n affection_n and_o action_n by_o degree_n so_o must_v we_o do_v in_o this_o case_n for_o have_v begin_v our_o meditation_n in_o intellectual_a discourse_n with_o quiet_a mind_n and_o calm_a affection_n and_o raise_v they_o to_o that_o height_n of_o fervency_n and_o devotion_n while_o we_o have_v labour_v to_o attain_v unto_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a taste_n in_o the_o matter_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o abrupt_a conclusion_n but_o with_o some_o remission_n of_o our_o former_a fervour_n compose_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n to_o their_o former_a quietness_n and_o calmness_n and_o first_o we_o must_v cast_v back_o the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o review_v our_o former_a exercise_n and_o to_o examine_v how_o we_o have_v perform_v it_o and_o what_o fruit_n and_o benefit_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n have_v feel_v and_o taste_v in_o it_o and_o if_o we_o find_v that_o it_o have_v well_o succeed_v we_o be_v to_o congratulate_v with_o our_o own_o soul_n in_o the_o joyful_a fruition_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o to_o give_v the_o whole_a glory_n to_o god_n by_o who_o help_n only_o we_o have_v so_o well_o prosper_v in_o this_o exercise_n render_v unto_o he_o with_o cheerful_a heart_n all_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n whereby_o he_o have_v direct_v we_o in_o our_o course_n enlighten_v our_o mind_n confirm_v our_o memory_n inflame_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n with_o his_o love_n and_o true_a devotion_n give_v unto_o they_o a_o lively_a taste_n and_o feel_n of_o spiritual_a comfort_n in_o the_o thing_n whereon_o we_o have_v meditate_a the_o which_o our_o thanksgiving_n we_o may_v enlarge_v from_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o point_n of_o doctrine_n for_o enlighten_v our_o mind_n in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o that_o truth_n and_o inflame_v our_o heart_n with_o the_o love_n of_o it_o if_o it_o be_v some_o grace_n and_o virtue_n for_o reveal_v the_o beauty_n excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o to_o our_o understanding_n for_o cause_v we_o to_o embrace_v and_o love_v it_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n and_o for_o work_v it_o in_o some_o measure_n in_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n for_o teach_v we_o his_o way_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o walk_v in_o they_o or_o if_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n and_o sin_n for_o discover_v to_o our_o mind_n the_o deformity_n heinousness_n and_o danger_n and_o work_v our_o heart_n to_o a_o true_a loathe_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o but_o if_o we_o have_v find_v many_o want_n and_o weakness_n in_o the_o perform_n of_o it_o as_o dulness_n and_o blindness_n of_o mind_n wander_v thought_n and_o worldly_a distraction_n coldness_n of_o devotion_n deadness_n of_o affection_n and_o by_o reason_n hereof_o little_a taste_n of_o sweetness_n and_o of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o our_o labour_n we_o be_v to_o crave_v pardon_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o to_o be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o corruption_n and_o then_o labour_v to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o untowardness_n let_v we_o resolve_v to_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n to_o remove_v they_o against_o the_o next_o time_n that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o exercise_n with_o more_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n final_o we_o may_v conclude_v this_o whole_a exercise_n by_o recommend_v ourselves_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n which_o some_o writer_n on_o this_o argument_n do_v call_v oblation_n or_o offering_n whereby_o we_o consecrate_v and_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n desire_v no_o long_a to_o live_v unto_o the_o world_n or_o our_o own_o flesh_n but_o unto_o he_o that_o we_o may_v do_v he_o service_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n please_v he_o deny_v our_o own_o will_n that_o they_o may_v be_v submit_v unto_o he_o and_o crave_v his_o protection_n against_o all_o enemy_n who_o will_v hinder_v we_o in_o this_o our_o resolution_n and_o direction_n and_o assistance_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n that_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n may_v be_v suitable_a and_o answerable_a both_o to_o our_o general_a profession_n of_o christianity_n and_o to_o those_o conceit_n desire_n and_o resolution_n which_o we_o have_v express_v in_o our_o last_o meditation_n and_o so_o repose_v ourselves_o with_o holy_a and_o quiet_a security_n upon_o the_o care_n and_o providence_n of_o our_o gracious_a father_n we_o may_v profitable_o conclude_v this_o exercise_n by_o sing_v to_o god_n praise_v some_o part_n or_o verse_n of_o david_n psalm_n suitable_a to_o our_o present_a disposition_n or_o the_o subject_a matter_n of_o our_o former_a meditation_n cap._n xx._n a_o example_n and_o pattern_n of_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o be_v true_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o choice_n what_o repentance_n be_v and_o the_o cause_n thereof_o have_v thus_o set_v down_o the_o doctrine_n of_o meditation_n it_o now_o follow_v that_o i_o propound_v a_o example_n of_o it_o according_a to_o the_o former_a rule_n and_o direction_n where_o first_o we_o be_v to_o make_v choice_n of_o the_o subject_a matter_n whereon_o we_o purpose_v to_o meditate_v and_o then_o to_o discourse_v of_o it_o with_o our_o understanding_n and_o to_o feel_v the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o it_o in_o our_o heart_n the_o which_o must_v be_v do_v in_o a_o soliloquie_n between_o we_o and_o our_o soul_n or_o rather_o of_o the_o soul_n to_o itself_o after_o this_o manner_n now_o that_o thou_o have_v o_o my_o soul_n sequester_v thyself_o from_o all_o society_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v some_o secret_a conference_n between_o thou_o and_o thyself_o in_o the_o alone_a presence_n of_o god_n and_o thy_o own_o conscience_n make_v choice_n of_o some_o fit_a subject_n whereon_o thou_o may_v spend_v thy_o pain_n and_o time_n with_o most_o profit_n for_o thy_o spiritual_a good_a that_o lay_v a_o good_a foundation_n thou_o may_v erect_v thy_o build_n with_o more_o ease_n and_o fruit_n and_o what_o fit_a matter_n upon_o this_o present_a occasion_n can_v thou_o choose_v to_o think_v upon_o then_o upon_o that_o excellent_a grace_n and_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v the_o first_o beginning_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o after_o it_o be_v begin_v accompany_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n as_o a_o chief_a agent_n in_o all_o this_o work_n upon_o what_o better_a argument_n can_v thou_o meditate_v then_o upon_o this_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n have_v so_o much_o beat_v upon_o yea_o which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o think_v so_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a that_o he_o do_v not_o only_o make_v it_o the_o subject_n of_o his_o own_o sermon_n but_o be_v to_o ascend_v commend_v it_o at_o his_o last_o farewell_n to_o his_o apostle_n as_o the_o chief_a theme_n
outward_a and_o inward_a defilement_n of_o sin_n wash_v thyself_o therefore_o yea_o bathe_v and_o dive_v thyself_o in_o they_o whereby_o as_o thou_o shall_v be_v certain_o assure_v that_o thou_o be_v wash_v and_o purge_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n in_o the_o precious_a laver_n and_o fountain_n of_o thy_o saviour_n blood_n so_o shall_v thou_o find_v these_o water_n of_o repentance_n notable_a help_n and_o mean_n to_o cleanse_v thou_o from_o the_o corruption_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n drench_v but_o thyself_o in_o they_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o shall_v drown_v they_o for_o though_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v live_v water_n and_o help_v to_o preserve_v thou_o yet_o they_o will_v stifle_v and_o choke_v thy_o sinful_a corruption_n though_o like_o the_o water_n appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n of_o 28._o num._n 3._o 27_o 28._o jealousy_n they_o will_v make_v thou_o fruitful_a yet_o they_o will_v cause_v thy_o sin_n to_o rot_v and_o perish_v work_v diverse_o upon_o diverse_a subject_n worldly_n sorrow_n indeed_o cause_v death_n because_o it_o do_v not_o conjoin_v but_o sever_v thou_o from_o christ_n thy_o life_n it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o joy_n whereof_o be_v mortal_a and_o therefore_o much_o more_o must_v its_o grief_n need_v be_v mortal_a it_o look_v not_o to_o heaven_n but_o to_o the_o earth_n not_o draw_v to_o god_n but_o drive_v thou_o from_o he_o it_o respect_v punishment_n and_o not_o sin_n and_o lament_v more_o the_o loss_n of_o earthly_a trifle_n then_o of_o god_n love_n and_o heavenly_a excellency_n and_o therefore_o when_o this_o bitterness_n be_v thrust_v upon_o thou_o by_o thy_o corrupt_a flesh_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o child_n of_o the_o prophet_n that_o there_o be_v death_n in_o the_o pot_n and_o sin_n in_o such_o sorrow_n for_o which_o grief_n thou_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o further_a grieve_v mistake_v not_o this_o worldly_a sorrow_n o_o my_o soul_n for_o true_a repentance_n .._o let_v not_o these_o muddy_a tear_n come_v into_o thy_o eye_n which_o will_v but_o dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o sight_n of_o faith_n so_o as_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o discern_v thy_o saviour_n but_o labour_n after_o that_o godly_a sorrow_n which_o will_v cause_v repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v unpleasant_a to_o thy_o carnal_a taste_n yet_o thou_o shall_v find_v it_o wholesome_a though_o not_o so_o toothsome_a if_o not_o delightful_a meat_n yet_o at_o least_o profitable_a physic_n which_o by_o purge_v away_o the_o corrupt_a humour_n of_o sin_n will_v help_v to_o preserve_v thy_o spiritual_a health_n and_o life_n yea_o in_o truth_n my_o soul_n thou_o shall_v upon_o good_a experience_n find_v this_o repentance_n not_o only_o good_a and_o profitable_a but_o also_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a cause_v thou_o to_o possess_v and_o enjoy_v thyself_o with_o much_o peace_n and_o patience_n §._o sect._n 2_o motive_n to_o repent_v take_v from_o the_o author_n and_o efficient_a cause_n of_o this_o grace_n for_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o it_o but_o god_n himself_o who_o with_o his_o sweetness_n sweeten_v all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o his_o child_n and_o though_o they_o be_v bitter_a in_o themselves_o yet_o temper_v they_o with_o his_o love_n he_o make_v they_o to_o become_v pleasant_a turn_v our_o mourning_n into_o rejoice_v and_o raise_v out_o of_o the_o subject_n of_o sorrow_n matter_n of_o joy_n it_o be_v a_o cup_n of_o god_n temper_v and_o therefore_o refuse_v not_o to_o drink_v it_o it_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v good_a come_v from_o he_o who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n be_v author_n of_o all_o good_a it_o be_v god_n gift_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o not_o natural_a act_n in_o thy_o own_o power_n and_o therefore_o when_o thou_o want_v it_o sue_v unto_o he_o that_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o that_o ask_v of_o he_o &_o when_o thou_o have_v it_o ascribe_v nothing_o to_o thyself_o but_o let_v he_o have_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n it_o be_v his_o gift_n and_o not_o in_o thy_o own_o power_n take_v it_o then_o thankful_o at_o his_o hand_n whilst_o in_o his_o acceptable_a time_n he_o offer_v it_o lest_o pull_v it_o back_o for_o thy_o ungrateful_a neglect_n thou_o seek_v it_o too_o late_a and_o never_o find_v it_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o like_o the_o wind_n blow_v when_o and_o where_o it_o list_v and_o not_o at_o thy_o appointment_n spread_v thy_o sail_n my_o soul_n while_o this_o gale_n last_v and_o open_v the_o door_n of_o thy_o hart_n while_o the_o spirit_n knock_v it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o grace_n and_o not_o of_o merit_n towards_o which_o thou_o have_v bring_v nothing_o as_o the_o cause_n but_o thy_o sin_n only_o as_o the_o occasion_n and_o therefore_o as_o it_o be_v give_v free_o so_o free_o take_v it_o it_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n which_o like_o the_o sun_n with_o kindly_a heat_n do_v with_o the_o beam_n of_o his_o favour_n dissolve_v the_o cloud_n of_o grief_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o distil_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o not_o the_o strong_a and_o cold_a wind_n of_o his_o rigorous_a justice_n and_o terrible_a threat_n which_o either_o blow_v they_o quite_o away_o or_o congeal_v they_o unto_o a_o icy_a hardness_n make_v thy_o tear_n while_o they_o be_v drop_v like_a hailstone_n which_o will_v destroy_v thy_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n rather_o than_o cause_v they_o to_o grow_v and_o multiply_v it_o be_v not_o a_o common_a but_o a_o save_a grace_n see_v to_o whosoever_o god_n give_v it_o he_o give_v they_o also_o salvation_n with_o it_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n if_o thou_o will_v have_v the_o one_o refuse_v not_o the_o other_o for_o these_o gift_n of_o grace_n must_v go_v together_o it_o be_v a_o evangelicall_a gift_n and_o not_o a_o legal_a which_o have_v such_o hard_a condition_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o be_v obtain_v whereas_o the_o gospel_n not_o only_o offer_v to_o give_v but_o also_o enable_v thou_o to_o receive_v what_o it_o offer_v and_o to_o perform_v what_o it_o require_v the_o strong_a wind_n thunder_n and_o earthquake_n of_o legal_a threaten_n do_v only_o prepare_v a_o way_n but_o it_o be_v the_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o gospel_n which_o assure_v thou_o by_o faith_n of_o god_n love_n work_v it_o in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o my_o soul_n despise_v not_o this_o word_n of_o grace_n but_o while_o thy_o god_n speak_v and_o allure_v thou_o by_o his_o sweet_a promise_n to_o repentance_n harken_v unto_o he_o and_o harden_v 8._o psal_n 75._o 7_o 8._o not_o thy_o heart_n it_o be_v a_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o thou_o return_v unto_o he_o again_o and_o thyself_o with_o it_o fear_v not_o lest_o it_o shall_v be_v reject_v and_o thou_o with_o it_o because_o it_o be_v small_a and_o worthless_a for_o thy_o god_n require_v not_o perfection_n but_o truth_n and_o that_o his_o gift_n be_v not_o embase_v by_o the_o mixture_n of_o thy_o hypocrisy_n he_o look_v not_o to_o receive_v much_o where_o he_o give_v but_o little_a nor_o will_v reject_v any_o of_o his_o own_o grace_n as_o small_a and_o worthless_a see_v though_o they_o be_v but_o of_o small_a value_n as_o they_o be_v thou_o yet_o from_o the_o author_n and_o giver_n they_o have_v sufficient_a worth_n and_o excellency_n for_o which_o he_o will_v accept_v they_o it_o be_v a_o gift_n which_o thy_o god_n have_v free_o give_v thou_o but_o by_o and_o for_o his_o son_n thy_o saviour_n it_o come_v to_o thou_o of_o free_a grace_n from_o god_n by_o christ_n but_o to_o he_o by_o purchase_n thou_o have_v it_o for_o nothing_o save_o grateful_a acceptance_n but_o thy_o saviour_n buy_v it_o at_o a_o dear_a rate_n even_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o precious_a blood_n nothing_o else_o can_v procure_v thy_o pardon_n without_o which_o there_o be_v no_o place_n to_o repentance_n for_o never_o will_v thou_o have_v return_v to_o god_n who_o thou_o have_v incense_v to_o wrath_n by_o thy_o sin_n have_v not_o christ_n by_o that_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n reconcile_v thou_o and_o wrought_v thy_o peace_n beside_o so_o be_v thy_o rebellious_a heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n unto_o more_o than_o a_o adamantine_a hardness_n that_o nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_a goat_n or_o innocent_a lamb_n can_v mollify_v and_o soften_v it_o that_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o impression_n of_o this_o save_a grace_n and_o to_o melt_v and_o resolve_v in_o repentant_a tear_n and_o therefore_o see_v thy_o saviour_n have_v buy_v it_o at_o so_o dear_a a_o purchase_n do_v not_o now_o ungrateful_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o so_o gracious_o offer_v it_o unto_o thou_o of_o free_a gift_n especial_o see_v he_o use_v
diligent_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o apply_v it_o unto_o thyself_o for_o this_o end_n the_o threaten_n of_o the_o law_n for_o thy_o humiliation_n and_o the_o sweet_a and_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o god_n love_n and_o favour_n that_o thou_o may_v love_v god_n again_o who_o have_v so_o love_v thou_o and_o forgive_v thou_o so_o great_a a_o debt_n and_o testify_v this_o love_n by_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n whereby_o thou_o have_v displease_v so_o gracious_a a_o father_n have_v god_n mercy_n patience_n and_o long-suffering_a draw_v thou_o to_o repentance_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v offend_v with_o thyself_o because_o thou_o have_v offend_v thy_o god_n who_o have_v multiply_v upon_o thou_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n have_v thou_o make_v right_a use_n of_o god_n blessing_n and_o benefit_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o careful_a to_o please_v he_o and_o of_o his_o chastisement_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o more_o fearful_a to_o offend_v he_o have_v thy_o sorrow_n in_o any_o good_a measure_n be_v suitable_a to_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o more_o bewail_v thy_o sin_n then_o the_o punishment_n the_o guilt_n then_o the_o smart_n and_o in_o this_o respect_n chief_o because_o thou_o have_v by_o they_o dishonour_v thy_o god_n rather_o than_o for_o the_o misery_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v upon_o thyself_o have_v thou_o bewail_v all_o thy_o sin_n and_o those_o most_o of_o all_o whereunto_o thy_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v most_o incline_v and_o not_o only_o thy_o sin_n of_o gross_a commission_n but_o also_o thy_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o the_o want_n and_o imperfection_n of_o thy_o best_a action_n have_v thou_o be_v affect_v with_o god_n judgement_n and_o with_o those_o most_o of_o all_o which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o touch_v thou_o rather_o than_o thy_o sinful_a flesh_n have_v the_o smart_n of_o thy_o sore_n be_v such_o that_o nothing_o will_v ease_v they_o but_o the_o balm_n of_o gilead_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n and_o have_v carnal_a sport_n rather_o increase_v then_o abate_v thy_o grief_n have_v thou_o so_o wash_v thyself_o in_o the_o water_n of_o repentance_n as_o that_o thou_o have_v thereby_o be_v cleanse_v from_o thy_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o sin_n and_o have_v thou_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n have_v thou_o be_v earnest_n in_o thy_o repentance_n and_o take_v occasion_n from_o thy_o former_a negligence_n and_o unprofitablenesse_n to_o redeem_v thy_o lose_a time_n by_o redouble_v thy_o diligence_n in_o god_n service_n have_v thou_o find_v plentiful_a fruit_n in_o thou_o worthy_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v increase_v in_o year_n have_v thou_o increase_v in_o fruitfulness_n bring_v forth_o most_o in_o thy_o old_a age_n have_v thou_o find_v in_o thou_o those_o special_a fruit_n of_o care_n clear_n indignation_n fear_n desire_v zeal_n and_o holy_a revenge_n before_o speak_v of_o §._o sect._n 2_o of_o confession_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o defective_a have_v thou_o be_v in_o all_o these_o thing_n alas_o my_o god_n how_o shall_v i_o without_o much_o shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n look_v upon_o thou_o see_v when_o i_o come_v to_o pay_v that_o debt_n and_o duty_n which_o i_o owe_v thou_o my_o silver_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n my_o medicine_n be_v become_v a_o poison_n 22._o esa_n 1._o 22._o my_o repentance_n which_o shall_v be_v the_o salve_n for_o my_o other_o sin_n be_v so_o full_a of_o want_n and_o imperfection_n that_o itself_o need_v to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o if_o this_o bath_n wherein_o i_o shall_v wash_v my_o pollute_a self_n be_v not_o itself_o bathe_v and_o cleanse_v in_o a_o pured_a fountain_n the_o precious_a blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n so_o foul_a it_o be_v through_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n that_o it_o will_v but_o the_o more_o defile_v i_o and_o make_v i_o loathsome_a in_o thy_o sight_n it_o be_v true_a my_o god_n and_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o thy_o glory_n that_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v repent_v and_o do_v desire_v to_o repent_v still_o more_o and_o more_o and_o that_o small_a measure_n which_o i_o have_v receive_v and_o which_o i_o return_v unto_o thou_o be_v not_o false_a and_o counterfeit_a but_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n but_o alas_o my_o lord_n it_o be_v so_o maim_v with_o imperfection_n and_o defile_v with_o corruption_n that_o it_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a thy_o acceptance_n and_o see_v thou_o have_v forbid_v in_o thy_o law_n that_o any_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o which_o be_v maim_v or_o unclean_a how_o shall_v i_o presume_v to_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o my_o sigh_n and_o tear_n which_o be_v so_o imperfect_a and_o defile_v be_v it_o not_o that_o thou_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o chief_o delight_v be_v a_o break_a heart_n and_o humble_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n and_o because_o thy_o perfection_n can_v endure_v no_o imperfection_n thou_o have_v appoint_v another_o sacrifice_n pure_a and_o perfect_a even_o that_o which_o thy_o dear_a son_n have_v offer_v unto_o thou_o upon_o the_o cross_n to_o cleanse_v and_o cover_v the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o i_o that_o it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n these_o water_n of_o thy_o grace_n o_o my_o god_n be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a as_o they_o come_v from_o thou_o the_o fountain_n of_o all_o purity_n and_o perfection_n but_o alas_o they_o be_v now_o defile_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pollute_a channel_n of_o my_o filthy_a heart_n but_o be_v again_o cleanse_v by_o run_v through_o the_o pure_a fountain_n of_o my_o saviour_n blood_n they_o be_v restore_v to_o their_o purity_n and_o fit_a for_o thy_o acceptance_n from_o myself_o immediate_o i_o dare_v not_o offer_v unto_o thou_o my_o repentance_n for_o it_o be_v whole_o stain_v and_o defile_v with_o my_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o much_o impenitency_n carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o though_o it_o be_v most_o imperfect_a yet_o have_v i_o be_v too_o too_o slothful_a in_o use_v any_o of_o those_o good_a mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v attain_v unto_o more_o perfection_n or_o when_o i_o have_v use_v they_o it_o have_v be_v so_o formal_o and_o negligent_o that_o they_o have_v have_v little_a efficacy_n to_o work_v this_o grace_n in_o i_o thy_o legal_a threaten_n have_v not_o humble_v i_o thy_o evangelicall_a promise_n have_v little_o affect_v i_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o spirit_n have_v be_v quench_v in_o i_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n have_v not_o allure_v i_o thy_o chastisement_n and_o correction_n have_v not_o draw_v i_o but_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o help_n i_o have_v continue_v in_o my_o sin_n with_o much_o impenitency_n or_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o they_o with_o much_o weakness_n my_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n have_v be_v very_o small_a and_o join_v with_o much_o hardness_n of_o heart_n my_o desire_n of_o amendment_n exceed_v feeble_a and_o faint_a my_o resolution_n weak_a and_o unconstant_a and_o my_o action_n and_o endeavour_n impotent_a and_o imperfect_a and_o when_o to_o will_v be_v present_a with_o i_o i_o find_v no_o power_n to_o 7._o rom._n 7._o perform_v that_o which_o be_v good_a so_o that_o i_o can_v do_v the_o good_a i_o will_v nor_o leave_v undo_v the_o evil_n i_o will_v not_o §._o sect._n 3_o of_o complaint_n alas_o my_o soul_n how_o far_o have_v thy_o carnal_a security_n prevail_v with_o thou_o how_o have_v it_o rock_v thou_o in_o such_o a_o deep_a slumber_n that_o thou_o have_v little_a or_o no_o sense_n of_o thy_o sloth_n but_o when_o thou_o be_v asleep_a dream_v that_o thou_o be_v wake_v how_o be_v thy_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n that_o it_o be_v scarce_o sensible_a of_o its_o own_o hardness_n yea_o when_o thou_o do_v discern_v it_o how_o be_v thou_o hamper_v and_o fetter_v with_o the_o gâ—ues_n of_o thy_o corruption_n that_o thou_o have_v neither_o power_n nor_o will_n to_o better_v thy_o estate_n repentance_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o cure_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n of_o sin_n but_o thou_o fear_v the_o medicine_n more_o than_o the_o disease_n and_o neglect_a or_o formal_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v obtain_v and_o apply_v thou_o think_v no_o care_n or_o cost_v too_o much_o for_o the_o compass_v of_o worldly_a vanity_n and_o thou_o can_v in_o pursue_v they_o keep_v thy_o desire_n within_o no_o bound_n but_o the_o more_o thou_o drink_v the_o more_o thou_o thirste_a but_o how_o soon_o be_v thou_o tire_v in_o work_v thy_o heart_n to_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n and_o how_o little_a of_o this_o do_v thou_o think_v enough_o in_o
thou_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n but_o i_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o better_v my_o speed_n and_o to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n when_o thou_o shall_v 37._o psal_n 119._o 37._o enlarge_v my_o heart_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o chief_o delight_v in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o humble_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n create_v in_o i_o a_o soft_a and_o tender_a heart_n and_o renew_v in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n frame_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o will_n that_o thou_o may_v delight_v in_o i_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o yea_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o covenant_n for_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o a_o new_a heart_n and_o a_o new_a 26._o ezek._n 11._o 19_o and_o 36._o 26._o spirit_n and_o that_o thou_o will_v take_v away_o from_o i_o my_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v unto_o i_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n thou_o be_v glorify_v in_o i_o when_o i_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n of_o 8._o job._n 15._o 8._o new_a obedience_n o_o be_v not_o want_v unto_o thy_o own_o glory_n by_o suffer_v i_o to_o be_v defective_a in_o fruitfulness_n but_o after_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o some_o purge_v i_o again_o and_o again_o that_o i_o still_o bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n thou_o may_v be_v more_o glorify_v §._o sect._n 7_o enforcement_n yea_o lord_n my_o want_n be_v not_o small_a and_o therefore_o my_o suit_n must_v not_o be_v slight_a i_o must_v still_o wrestle_v with_o thou_o by_o my_o prayer_n and_o strong_a cry_n and_o not_o let_v thou_o depart_v without_o a_o blessing_n i_o be_o weak_a to_o prevail_v but_o i_o have_v thy_o truth_n to_o support_v i_o who_o have_v promise_v that_o i_o shall_v obtain_v if_o i_o follow_v 8._o luk._n 18._o 1._o 8._o my_o suit_n without_o faint_v o_o then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n 119._o psalm_n 119._o wherein_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n give_v i_o a_o melt_a heart_n which_o will_v relent_v and_o resolve_v easy_o into_o tear_n of_o repentance_n i_o be_o much_o defile_v with_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o little_a wash_n will_v not_o make_v i_o clean_o purge_v i_o thorough_o therefore_o o_o my_o god_n and_o multiply_v my_o wash_n first_o and_o chief_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n which_o will_v cleanse_v i_o from_o the_o ingrained_a guilt_n of_o my_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a sin_n and_o wash_v i_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o in_o the_o water_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o former_a wash_n help_v to_o purge_v i_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o my_o corruption_n turn_v i_o o_o turn_v i_o unto_o thou_o my_o god_n and_o 3_o lam._n 5._o 21._o cant._n 1._o 3_o so_o shall_v i_o be_v turn_v draw_v i_o and_o i_o will_v run_v after_o thou_o rectify_v and_o fructify_v my_o more_o than_o ordinary_a barrenness_n with_o the_o extraordinary_a shower_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o warm_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beam_n of_o thy_o love_n that_o whatsoever_o good_a seed_n of_o thy_o word_n shall_v fall_v into_o it_o may_v take_v deep_a root_n and_o bring_v forth_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o as_o i_o have_v heretofore_o more_o than_o many_o other_o dishonour_v thou_o by_o my_o sin_n so_o also_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o in_o some_o good_a degree_n by_o bring_v forth_o in_o more_o than_o a_o ordinary_a manner_n and_o measure_n plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n §._o sect._n 8_o confidence_n and_o now_o comfort_v thyself_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o thy_o god_n have_v grant_v what_o thou_o have_v so_o fervent_o crave_v yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o he_o will_v have_v thou_o to_o ask_v because_o he_o have_v a_o desire_n to_o give_v and_o that_o by_o discover_v thy_o beggary_n and_o poverty_n he_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o discover_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o bounty_n he_o that_o have_v enlarge_v thy_o heart_n with_o these_o fervent_a desire_n have_v do_v it_o purposely_o to_o this_o end_n that_o he_o may_v fill_v it_o and_o satisfy_v they_o thou_o can_v not_o so_o much_o as_o ask_v this_o grace_n of_o repentance_n if_o the_o spirit_n 26._o rom._n 8._o 26._o of_o god_n do_v not_o help_v thy_o infirmity_n and_o enable_v thou_o to_o pray_v with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o can_v be_v utter_v and_o how_o can_v thy_o god_n reject_v that_o prayer_n which_o his_o spirit_n indit_v and_o be_v make_v according_a to_o his_o own_o will_n yea_o be_v confident_a my_o soul_n for_o thou_o can_v receive_v no_o repulse_n in_o this_o suit_n see_v he_o himself_o have_v command_v thou_o to_o ask_v it_o and_o promise_v to_o give_v it_o he_o who_o be_v true_a of_o his_o promise_n and_o omnipotent_a in_o performance_n have_v bind_v himself_o by_o his_o gracious_a covenant_n that_o he_o will_v take_v away_o thy_o stony_a heart_n and_o give_v thou_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n that_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o 10._o zacb._n 12._o 10._o he_o who_o thou_o have_v pierce_v and_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o a_o man_n mourn_v for_o his_o only_a son_n and_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o firstborn_a that_o he_o will_v write_v also_o his_o law_n in_o thy_o heart_n that_o love_v and_o obey_v 42._o jer._n 31._o 33._o and_o 32._o 42._o it_o thou_o may_v never_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o his_o word_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o his_o promise_n as_o good_a as_o present_v payment_n yet_o my_o soul_n to_o help_v thy_o weakness_n he_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o already_o some_o first_o beginning_n of_o repentance_n 29._o phil._n 1._o 6._o rom._n 11._o 29._o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o the_o rest_n that_o yet_o be_v want_v he_o have_v begin_v this_o work_n of_o grace_n in_o thou_o and_o therefore_o his_o gift_n be_v without_o repentance_n he_o will_v sure_o perfect_v it_o wait_v upon_o he_o then_o o_o my_o soul_n by_o faith_n yea_o wait_v upon_o he_o not_o only_o with_o patience_n but_o also_o with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n for_o he_o that_o have_v promise_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v and_o will_v 3._o habak_v 2._o 3._o work_v in_o thy_o heart_n such_o sorrow_n for_o thy_o sin_n as_o he_o himself_o shall_v accept_v as_o sufficient_a and_o cause_v thou_o to_o bring_v forth_o such_o plentiful_a fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n as_o shall_v glorify_v he_o and_o seal_v up_o in_o thy_o heart_n the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o own_o election_n and_o salvation_n §._o sect._n 9_o congratulation_n and_o thanksgiving_n thrice_o happy_a then_o my_o soul_n be_v thou_o now_o in_o thy_o god_n who_o be_v in_o in_o thyself_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a for_o he_o have_v not_o only_o make_v with_o thou_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n wherein_o he_o have_v assure_v thou_o of_o the_o pardon_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o his_o favour_n in_o which_o consist_v thy_o life_n and_o blessedness_n but_o also_o have_v enable_v thou_o to_o perform_v the_o condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n whereby_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o have_v thy_o part_n and_o interest_n in_o all_o his_o promise_n rejoice_v therefore_o in_o the_o lord_n and_o again_o rejoice_v praise_n and_o 4._o phil._n 4._o 4._o magnify_v his_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v in_o woeful_a misery_n by_o reason_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o they_o but_o he_o have_v deliver_v and_o make_v thou_o happy_a and_o have_v both_o offer_v unto_o thou_o joy_n and_o blessedness_n and_o also_o the_o mean_n whereby_o thou_o may_v attain_v unto_o it_o he_o have_v show_v unto_o thou_o the_o way_n of_o life_n and_o have_v give_v unto_o thou_o both_o will_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o it_o what_o will_v thou_o now_o return_v unto_o he_o o_o my_o soul_n for_o all_o the_o 11._o psal_n 116._o 11._o good_a that_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o thou_o yea_o what_o can_v thou_o return_v that_o be_v worth_a acceptance_n but_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v from_o this_o fountain_n of_o all_o goodness_n yet_o though_o he_o have_v give_v all_o unto_o thou_o something_o there_o be_v which_o he_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v from_o thou_o as_o though_o it_o be_v thy_o gift_n even_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n nothing_o else_o can_v thou_o give_v but_o this_o freewill_n offer_v nothing_o else_o do_v he_o require_v who_o be_v so_o absolute_a in_o all_o perfection_n that_o he_o need_v nothing_o a_o fit_a oblation_n my_o soul_n from_o such_o a_o child_n to_o such_o a_o father_n from_o so_o mean_a &_o poor_a a_o subject_n to_o so_o rich_a and_o high_a a_o sovereign_n take_v then_o into_o thy_o hand_n the_o cup_n
duty_n which_o they_o command_v and_o commit_v the_o sin_n which_o they_o forbid_v whereof_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v here_o to_o set_v down_o the_o particular_n according_a to_o which_o trial_n be_v to_o be_v make_v see_v i_o have_v do_v it_o already_o in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o treatise_n unto_o which_o i_o refer_v the_o reader_n who_o desire_v to_o make_v use_n of_o it_o for_o this_o purpose_n only_o let_v we_o know_v that_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v a_o most_o perfect_a abstract_n of_o his_o will_n do_v contain_v in_o it_o all_o virtue_n which_o he_o command_v and_o vice_n which_o he_o forbid_v and_o though_o it_o be_v brief_a in_o word_n yet_o as_o david_n say_v it_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n and_o meaning_n exceed_v 96._o psal_n 119._o 96._o large_a and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v to_o examine_v ourselves_o according_a unto_o it_o we_o must_v not_o look_v so_o much_o to_o the_o bare_a word_n of_o every_o commandment_n as_o to_o their_o sense_n be_v enlarge_v according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o extension_n which_o be_v ground_v upon_o the_o scripture_n and_o even_o upon_o reason_n and_o common_a equity_n as_o first_o where_o any_o vice_n or_o sin_n be_v forbid_v there_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n or_o duty_n be_v command_v and_o contrariwise_o second_o where_o one_o particular_a vice_n be_v forbid_v or_o duty_n command_v there_o all_o vice_n or_o duty_n of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o kind_n be_v forbid_v or_o command_v as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v we_o in_o his_o exposition_n of_o the_o law_n three_o 22_o mat._n 5._o 21_o 22_o the_o law_n be_v perfect_a do_v require_v perfect_a obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o every_o part_n inward_a and_o outward_a soul_n and_o body_n so_o also_o whole_a obedience_n unto_o all_o and_o every_o commandment_n for_o he_o that_o break_v one_o of_o 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o and_o not_o only_o that_o our_o obedience_n be_v whole_a and_o total_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o part_n but_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o degree_n that_o it_o be_v in_o that_o perfection_n which_o this_o perfect_a law_n require_v four_o the_o law_n be_v spiritual_a and_o have_v a_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o power_n do_v bind_v not_o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o only_o the_o outward_a man_n to_o external_a obedience_n but_o also_o the_o soul_n and_o secret_a thought_n the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n yea_o the_o first_o and_o last_o commandment_n have_v a_o large_a extent_n above_o all_o the_o rest_n reach_v even_o to_o our_o thought_n and_o first_o motion_n which_o have_v not_o the_o consent_n of_o will_n join_v with_o they_o five_o where_o any_o virtue_n or_o vice_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v there_o also_o all_o the_o mean_n and_o occasion_n be_v command_v or_o forbid_v six_o where_o any_o duty_n be_v command_v or_o vice_n forbid_v there_o also_o the_o sign_n of_o they_o both_o be_v also_o enjoin_v or_o prohibit_v for_o we_o must_v have_v a_o good_a conscience_n both_o before_o god_n and_o also_o before_o man_n and_o avoid_v not_o 16._o act._n 24._o 16._o only_o the_o evil_n itself_o but_o also_o all_o appearance_n of_o it_o and_o last_o the_o common_a rule_n of_o charity_n bind_v we_o to_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o that_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v in_o their_o obedience_n as_o well_o as_o our_o own_o the_o law_n of_o god_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o only_o observe_v all_o that_o be_v contrive_v 139._o psal_n 119._o 139._o in_o it_o ourselves_o but_o also_o provide_v as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o be_v likewise_o observe_v by_o our_o neighbour_n yea_o even_o by_o our_o enemy_n §._o sect._n 5_o how_o we_o must_v aggravate_v our_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o circumstance_n and_o if_o by_o help_n of_o these_o rule_v we_o enlarge_v the_o law_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o true_a sense_n and_o meaning_n of_o it_o and_o examine_v ourselves_o answerable_o in_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o it_o command_v and_o all_o the_o vice_n and_o sin_n which_o it_o forbid_v we_o shall_v hereby_o come_v to_o a_o clear_a and_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o all_o the_o sort_n and_o kind_n of_o they_o unto_o which_o when_o we_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n attain_v we_o must_v then_o further_o examine_v ourselves_o how_o often_o and_o innumerable_a time_n we_o have_v reiterated_a and_o multiply_v the_o same_o sin_n against_o every_o of_o god_n commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v plain_o see_v that_o our_o sin_n in_o number_n exceed_v the_o hair_n of_o our_o head_n and_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n which_o when_o we_o have_v do_v we_o must_v in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v how_o heinous_a they_o have_v many_o of_o they_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o their_o quality_n and_o degree_n where_o we_o be_v careful_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o as_o corrupt_a nature_n pride_n and_o self-love_n persuade_v the_o most_o excuse_v minse_v and_o 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our_o brother_n in_o truth_n whatsoever_o show_v we_o make_v to_o the_o contrary_a and_o do_v nothing_o hereby_o but_o discover_v our_o self-love_n which_o make_v we_o loath_a to_o trouble_v ourselves_o in_o so_o unpleasant_a a_o business_n and_o suffer_v other_o rather_o to_o perish_v in_o their_o sin_n than_o we_o will_v venture_v the_o alienation_n of_o their_o heart_n from_o we_o by_o give_v they_o any_o distaste_n and_o this_o reason_n the_o lord_n use_v to_o press_v this_o duty_n thou_o shall_v not_o hate_v thy_o brother_n in_o thy_o heart_n 17._o leu._n 19_o 17._o but_o thou_o shall_v in_o any_o wise_a rebuke_n thy_o neighbour_n and_o not_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o he_o the_o five_o duty_n be_v exhortation_n whereby_o we_o incite_v and_o provoke_v other_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o godliness_n prick_v forward_o those_o which_o be_v dull_a and_o sluggish_a dehort_v and_o dissuade_v from_o vice_n and_o sin_n those_o that_o be_v in_o danger_n to_o fall_v into_o it_o and_o encourage_v 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water_n be_v as_o it_o be_v torment_v 16._o job_n 15._o 16._o with_o thirst_n when_o they_o be_v force_v to_o to_o forbear_v it_o but_o though_o there_o be_v no_o shame_n nor_o punishment_n to_o restrain_v they_o no_o law_n to_o condemn_v they_o nor_o heaven_n or_o hell_n to_o reward_n or_o punish_v they_o yet_o they_o will_v be_v a_o law_n to_o themselves_o and_o with_o all_o cheerfulness_n flee_v and_o forsake_v sin_n out_o of_o that_o hatred_n and_o detestation_n which_o they_o have_v conceive_v of_o it_o and_o as_o they_o be_v thus_o preserve_v from_o sin_n so_o be_v quicken_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n dwell_v in_o they_o they_o receive_v power_n and_o spiritual_a strength_n whereby_o they_o be_v enable_v to_o do_v god_n will_v and_o to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n &_o that_o not_o with_o that_o irksome_a tediousness_n which_o the_o unregenerate_a feel_v in_o themselves_o because_o god_n will_v and_o they_o be_v opposite_a and_o contrary_a one_o to_o the_o other_o but_o with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o angel_n in_o heaven_n because_o their_o will_n be_v change_v and_o renew_v be_v conform_v to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o that_o in_o do_v his_o will_n they_o do_v their_o own_o in_o which_o regard_n it_o be_v their_o meat_n and_o drink_v when_o as_o with_o our_o saviour_n they_o 34._o joh._n 4._o 34._o perform_v the_o will_n of_o their_o heavenly_a father_n now_o what_o a_o singular_a privilege_n be_v this_o to_o be_v free_v from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n so_o as_o they_o have_v no_o dominion_n over_o they_o to_o rule_v and_o carry_v they_o which_o way_n they_o listen_v to_o their_o utter_a ruin_n and_o destruction_n to_o leave_v sin_n not_o as_o wicked_a man_n for_o fear_n of_o punishment_n though_o they_o love_v it_o better_o than_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o their_o body_n yea_o then_o their_o own_o life_n but_o out_o of_o mere_a 6._o micah_n 6._o 6._o hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o it_o because_o there_o be_v a_o averseness_n of_o their_o renew_a nature_n unto_o it_o to_o yield_v obedience_n unto_o god_n law_n not_o out_o of_o terror_n and_o constraint_n but_o out_o of_o love_n and_o like_n to_o long_o and_o 2._o psal_n 84._o 2._o thirst_v in_o our_o soul_n after_o god_n presence_n and_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o even_o to_o break_v with_o longing_n after_o god_n judgement_n at_o all_o time_n 20._o psal_n 119._o 20._o that_o we_o may_v yield_v unto_o they_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o he_o require_v and_o we_o desire_v to_o esteem_v sin_n the_o great_a bondage_n and_o to_o complain_v most_o bitter_o when_o we_o be_v lead_v captive_a by_o it_o final_o to_o be_v free_v from_o all_o burden_n and_o wearisomenesse_n in_o our_o obedience_n and_o to_o esteem_v christ_n yoke_n light_n and_o easy_a yea_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a see_v god_n glory_n and_o our_o salvation_n our_o obedience_n and_o eternal_a 28._o psal_n 1._o 1_o 2._o luke_n 11._o 28._o blessedness_n be_v inseparable_o link_v together_o all_o which_o inestimable_a privilege_n accompany_v a_o godly_a life_n may_v as_o effectual_a reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v it_o §._o sect._n 4_o the_o four_o special_a privilege_n be_v internal_a and_o spiritual_a joy_n the_o four_o special_a privilege_n which_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n bring_v to_o the_o godly_a be_v internal_a joy_n which_o the_o apostle_n numbrous_a among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o be_v a_o grace_n that_o arise_v out_o of_o our_o justification_n 22._o gal._n 5._o 22._o and_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o can_v be_v cross_v by_o any_o
occurrent_a the_o which_o joy_n far_o exceed_v all_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o world_n for_o they_o satisfy_v not_o but_o leave_v the_o soul_n empty_a so_o that_o the_o joy_n of_o one_o pleasure_n do_v but_o stir_v up_o the_o appetite_n to_o hunger_n after_o another_o which_o if_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v enjoy_v leave_v nothing_o but_o sorrow_n behind_o whereas_o this_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v be_v a_o full_a joy_n in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n partly_o in_o sense_n and_o feeling_n according_a 11._o john_n 15._o 11._o to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n o_o taste_n and_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a 8._o psal_n 34._o 8._o and_o partly_o in_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n which_o make_v we_o rejoice_v in_o expectation_n of_o full_a fruition_n worldly_n joy_n be_v short_a and_o momentany_a like_o the_o crackle_n of_o thorn_n under_o a_o pot_n which_o cause_v a_o sudden_a blaze_n &_o as_o sudden_o 6._o eccles_n 7._o 6._o go_v out_o but_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v 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patience_n and_o when_o they_o be_v persecute_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n they_o be_v bless_v in_o their_o suffering_n rejoice_v 11_o matth._n 5_o 10_o 11_o and_o be_v exceed_o glad_a because_o their_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n and_o thus_o the_o apostle_n say_v that_o the_o thessalonion_o receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n 6._o 1._o thes_n 1._o 6._o and_o with_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o that_o the_o hebrew_n take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o their_o good_n know_v themselves_o that_o they_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o endure_a substance_n the_o which_o joy_n be_v a_o supernatural_a gift_n and_o fruit_n of_o the_o sanctify_a spirit_n which_o all_o can_v attain_v unto_o but_o the_o faithful_a only_o and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n pray_v for_o the_o roman_n that_o 13._o rom._n 15._o 13._o the_o god_n of_o hope_n will_v fill_v they_o with_o all_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v that_o they_o may_v abound_v in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o be_v a_o privilege_n wherein_o wicked_a man_n have_v no_o portion_n but_o be_v peculiar_a to_o the_o godly_a in_o who_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n which_o none_o enjoy_v but_o they_o 33._o matth._n 6._o 33._o which_o seek_v also_o his_o righteousness_n see_v it_o consist_v not_o only_o in_o peace_n 17._o rom._n 14._o 17._o and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o also_o in_o righteousness_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o therefore_o see_v those_o thing_n can_v be_v separate_v which_o god_n have_v conjoin_v we_o must_v labour_v after_o righteousness_n if_o we_o will_v be_v partaker_n of_o this_o joy_n unto_o which_o if_o we_o do_v attain_v we_o shall_v assure_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o for_o if_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v in_o it_o as_o in_o his_o crown_n 20._o phil._n 4._o 1._o 1._o thes_n 19_o 20._o and_o joy_n when_o he_o have_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o convert_n other_o and_o bring_v they_o into_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n and_o if_o the_o apostle_n john_n rejoice_v so_o great_o that_o he_o profess_v he_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n in_o any_o outward_a 4._o joh._n epist_n 2_o 4._o and_o epist_n 3._o 3_o 4._o thing_n then_o when_o he_o see_v his_o child_n walk_v in_o this_o way_n then_o what_o inestimable_a joy_n must_v this_o need_v cause_n unto_o we_o when_o ourselves_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n do_v attain_v unto_o the_o assurance_n of_o our_o own_o happiness_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o last_o special_a privilege_n be_v christian_a liberty_n the_o last_o special_a privilege_n peculiar_a unto_o the_o godly_a which_o the_o spirit_n bring_v be_v christian_a liberty_n whereby_o be_v free_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o 74._o luk._n 1._o 74._o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n without_o fear_n and_o so_o attain_v unto_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n see_v his_o service_n be_v perfect_a freedom_n and_o have_v power_n and_o dominion_n over_o all_o the_o creature_n so_o as_o we_o may_v use_v they_o to_o all_o purpose_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o comfort_n have_v full_a right_n and_o interest_n in_o they_o by_o our_o adoption_n the_o which_o privilege_n also_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n where_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v there_o be_v liberty_n and_o be_v derive_v unto_o 17._o 2._o cor._n 3._o 17._o we_o when_o as_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o a_o lively_a faith_n appli_v unto_o we_o the_o virtue_n and_o efficacy_n of_o christ_n jesus_n his_o death_n and_o satisfaction_n whereby_o this_o liberty_n be_v first_o purchase_v for_o we_o in_o which_o respect_n our_o saviour_n also_o challenge_v unto_o himself_o this_o power_n and_o prerogative_n of_o set_v we_o at_o liberty_n as_o be_v our_o alone_a redeemer_n who_o have_v deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o 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you_o not_o 11._o eph._n 5._o 7_o 11._o partaker_n with_o they_o neither_o have_v any_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n separate_a yourselves_o from_o they_o and_o come_v out_o from_o among_o 1._o num._n 16._o 26._o apoc._n 18._o 4._o exod._n 23._o 1._o they_o lest_o you_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o plague_n second_o when_o their_o prosperity_n allure_v we_o to_o accompany_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a course_n let_v we_o not_o judge_v according_a to_o outward_a appearance_n nor_o consult_v with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o with_o david_n go_v into_o god_n sanctuary_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v 17._o psal_n 73._o 17._o learn_v the_o end_n of_o these_o man_n namely_o that_o be_v set_v in_o slippery_a place_n they_o shall_v quick_o catch_v a_o fall_n and_o be_v so_o whole_o root_v out_o that_o their_o place_n shall_v no_o more_o be_v find_v three_o that_o if_o we_o keep_v company_n with_o the_o wicked_a we_o shall_v not_o only_o communicate_v with_o they_o 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make_v themselves_o friend_n 4._o jam._n 4._o 4._o of_o the_o world_n do_v by_o reason_n of_o that_o enmity_n which_o be_v between_o they_o make_v themselves_o thereby_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n so_o contrariwise_o those_o that_o become_v friend_n unto_o god_n do_v hereby_o make_v themselves_o enemy_n to_o the_o world_n so_o david_n say_v that_o they_o who_o render_v evil_a for_o good_a be_v his_o adversary_n 20._o psal_n 38._o 20._o because_o he_o do_v follow_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o therefore_o he_o profess_v the_o like_a enmity_n against_o they_o because_o they_o be_v god_n enemy_n do_v 22_o psal_n 139._o 21_o 22_o not_o say_v he_o i_o hate_v they_o o_o lord_n that_o hate_v thou_o and_o be_o i_o not_o grieve_v with_o those_o that_o speak_v against_o thou_o i_o hate_v they_o with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n i_o count_v they_o my_o enemy_n the_o which_o hatred_n of_o the_o world_n and_o malicious_a enmity_n against_o the_o faithful_a be_v a_o strong_a tentation_n and_o 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the_o world_n have_v be_v from_o the_o beginning_n the_o 15._o gen._n 3._o 15._o portion_n of_o all_o god_n saint_n and_o servant_n who_o it_o have_v pursue_v with_o deadly_a malice_n because_o they_o have_v be_v belove_v of_o god_n yea_o above_o all_o other_o do_v it_o most_o hate_n and_o malign_v our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o think_v much_o if_o it_o pursue_v we_o with_o the_o like_a malice_n for_o as_o he_o have_v tell_v we_o the_o servant_n be_v not_o great_a than_o his_o lord_n if_o they_o have_v 20._o joh._n 15._o 19_o 20._o persecute_v i_o they_o will_v also_o persecute_v you_o four_o the_o world_n hatred_n need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n see_v it_o be_v unto_o we_o a_o comfortable_a evidence_n that_o we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o world_n for_o than_o it_o will_v love_v his_o own_o but_o that_o we_o be_v the_o true_a disciple_n of_o jesus_n christ_n who_o he_o have_v choose_v out_o of_o the_o world_n yea_o contrariwise_o if_o the_o world_n shall_v love_v we_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o suspect_v ourselves_o see_v love_n arise_v out_o of_o likeness_n neither_o can_v we_o be_v so_o much_o in_o the_o world_n favour_n unless_o we_o too_o much_o favour_v it_o five_o the_o world_n hatred_n can_v discourage_v we_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v abundant_o recompense_v with_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o of_o his_o saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n for_o the_o world_n malice_n can_v but_o bring_v some_o temporary_a trouble_n join_v with_o much_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a comfort_n but_o in_o the_o favour_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v life_n and_o blessedness_n and_o therefore_o 5._o psal_n 30._o 5._o as_o no_o wise_a man_n who_o be_v high_o in_o the_o favour_n of_o his_o prince_n his_o chief_a noble_n and_o the_o best_a of_o the_o people_n will_v great_o care_v for_o the_o hatred_n of_o base_a galleyslave_n and_o the_o abject_n of_o the_o land_n especial_o when_o the_o 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in_o they_o any_o sign_n of_o sound_a conversion_n or_o of_o the_o sincerity_n and_o power_n of_o godliness_n see_v our_o saviour_n himself_o be_v say_v to_o have_v love_v the_o young_a man_n who_o yet_o have_v not_o so_o far_o proceed_v in_o the_o course_n 21._o mark_v 10._o 21._o of_o christianity_n but_o profane_a person_n lewd_a liver_n notorious_a blasphemer_n profess_a scorner_n and_o malicious_a opposer_n against_o the_o professor_n and_o practiser_n of_o god_n true_a religion_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o false_a judgement_n of_o the_o world_n show_v in_o their_o bitter_a censure_n of_o the_o godly_a and_o thus_o we_o may_v encourage_v ourselves_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n against_o the_o hatred_n of_o the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n let_v we_o in_o the_o next_o place_n consider_v
their_o head_n and_o make_v themselves_o merry_a with_o his_o lamentable_a cry_n and_o pitiful_a complaint_n my_o god_n my_o god_n 25._o matth._n â—7_n 27._o to_o 4â—_n luk._n 23._o 31._o matth._n 10._o 24_o 25._o why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o now_o if_o they_o have_v do_v these_o thing_n to_o a_o green_a tree_n fruitful_a in_o all_o grace_n and_o goodness_n what_o will_v they_o do_v to_o a_o dry_a and_o barren_a if_o they_o have_v thus_o scoff_v and_o deride_v our_o lord_n and_o master_n let_v we_o not_o who_o be_v his_o poor_a and_o unworthy_a servant_n think_v much_o to_o be_v thus_o use_v if_o he_o have_v suffer_v all_o these_o taunt_n and_o scorn_v for_o our_o sake_n why_o shall_v we_o think_v it_o much_o to_o suffer_v with_o patience_n and_o joy_n the_o like_a or_o great_a if_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n yea_o if_o he_o have_v meek_o bear_v our_o sin_n and_o sorrow_n and_o shed_v his_o precious_a blood_n and_o endure_v the_o heavy_a wrath_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o we_o that_o he_o may_v save_v and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o enemy_n how_o ungrateful_a be_v we_o for_o all_o his_o love_n if_o we_o will_v not_o for_o his_o sake_n endure_v a_o taunt_n a_o spiteful_a scorn_n or_o reproachful_a name_n but_o choose_v rather_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o to_o run_v with_o wicked_a worldling_n unto_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n so_o oft_o therefore_o as_o the_o scoff_n of_o profane_a man_n discourage_v and_o dishearten_v we_o in_o christian_a duty_n let_v we_o animate_v and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o they_o by_o look_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o faith_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n hang_v naked_a upon_o the_o cross_n and_o die_v a_o shameful_a death_n for_o our_o sin_n contemn_v this_o disgrace_n and_o swallow_v up_o this_o shame_n with_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o his_o love_n let_v we_o be_v content_a to_o accompany_v he_o in_o despise_v these_o despite_n that_o we_o may_v also_o accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n and_o happiness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 2_o 3._o we_o look_v unto_o jesus_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n and_o be_v set_v down_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n for_o consider_v he_o that_o endure_v such_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o lest_o we_o be_v weary_a and_o faint_a in_o our_o mind_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o necessity_n of_o christian_a apology_n and_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o this_o christian_a apology_n in_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o holy_a and_o christian_a duty_n be_v a_o matter_n of_o 23._o luk._n 9_o 23._o urgent_a necessity_n which_o as_o near_o concern_v we_o as_o the_o everlasting_a salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n for_o they_o that_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n must_v take_v up_o their_o cross_n daily_o and_o follow_v he_o and_o be_v content_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n to_o forsake_v kindred_n and_o friend_n house_n land_n and_o life_n itself_o if_o they_o be_v call_v thereunto_o now_o how_o shall_v we_o with_o patience_n and_o constancy_n endure_v for_o christ_n sake_n wound_n and_o stab_n if_o we_o shrink_v for_o word_n and_o scoff_n how_o shall_v we_o ever_o hope_v to_o suffer_v rack_n and_o gibbet_n fire_n and_o sword_n for_o the_o profession_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o christian_a duty_n if_o we_o be_v daunt_v with_o every_o small_a disgrace_n and_o discourage_v in_o they_o with_o reproachful_a name_n and_o scornful_a taunt_n let_v we_o think_v with_o ourselves_o that_o if_o we_o can_v endure_v causeless_a shame_n before_o man_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o true_a glory_n how_o shall_v we_o be_v able_a to_o bear_v that_o everlasting_a shame_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n when_o as_o christ_n shall_v be_v ashamed_a to_o acknowledge_v 38._o math._n 10._o 33._o mark_n 8._o 38._o we_o for_o his_o before_o his_o father_n his_o holy_a saint_n and_o bless_a angel_n because_o we_o have_v be_v ashamed_a of_o he_o and_o his_o truth_n now_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v this_o duty_n which_o be_v so_o necessary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n and_o contemn_v the_o derision_n and_o scorn_n of_o graceless_a man_n when_o they_o scoff_v at_o we_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n blush_v for_o shame_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thus_o ashamed_a let_v we_o consider_v that_o when_o we_o be_v most_o deride_v of_o the_o wicked_a world_n for_o the_o conscionable_a performance_n of_o any_o christian_a duty_n we_o be_v then_o most_o approve_a of_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o seek_v to_o daunt_v we_o with_o their_o scoff_n and_o to_o drive_v we_o from_o our_o christian_a hold_n with_o gibe_n and_o reproach_n let_v we_o oppose_v this_o as_o a_o shield_n of_o strength_n against_o they_o say_v unto_o our_o soul_n my_o defence_n be_v 10._o psal_n 7._o 10._o of_o god_n who_o save_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n let_v we_o comfort_n and_o cheer_v ourselves_o with_o the_o peaceable_a testimony_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o our_o inward_a joy_n in_o well-doing_n and_o with_o the_o applause_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n who_o look_v upon_o we_o and_o the_o approbation_n and_o praise_n of_o all_o that_o fear_v god_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o they_o be_v pronounce_v bless_v by_o our_o saviour_n who_o be_v 22._o mat._n 5._o 10_o 11._o luk._n 6._o 22._o thus_o abuse_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n and_o that_o they_o shall_v reign_v with_o he_o in_o his_o glory_n who_o have_v suffer_v with_o he_o in_o these_o disgrace_n that_o then_o for_o 7._o esa_n 61._o 7._o their_o shame_n they_o shall_v receive_v double_a honour_n and_o for_o confusion_n they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o their_o portion_n and_o everlasting_a joy_n shall_v be_v unto_o they_o in_o which_o respect_n the_o apostle_n peter_n exhort_v we_o to_o rejoice_v in_o as_o much_o as_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o christ_n 14._o 1._o pet._n 4._o 14._o suffering_n that_o when_o his_o glory_n shall_v be_v reveal_v we_o may_v be_v glad_a also_o with_o exceed_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v no_o scoff_n and_o scorn_n discourage_v we_o but_o let_v we_o with_o the_o apostle_n approve_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n by_o honour_n and_o dishonour_n 8._o 2._o cor._n 6._o 8._o evil_a report_n and_o good_a report_n and_o accompany_v our_o saviour_n christ_n bear_v his_o 14._o heb._n 13._o 13_o 14._o reproach_n that_o we_o may_v accompany_v he_o in_o glory_n for_o we_o have_v here_o no_o abide_v city_n but_o we_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v cap._n vii_o of_o worldly_a persecution_n and_o how_o we_o may_v be_v strengthen_v against_o they_o §._o sect._n 1_o of_o the_o world_n cruelty_n in_o persecute_v the_o godly_a we_o have_v show_v in_o the_o former_a chapter_n what_o impediment_n the_o world_n and_o wicked_a man_n cast_v in_o the_o way_n to_o hinder_v our_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o true_a religion_n which_o respect_n their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o outward_a gesture_n and_o now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o those_o which_o respect_v their_o work_n and_o action_n and_o these_o be_v their_o contumelious_a and_o malicious_a handle_n of_o they_o and_o the_o bitter_a persecution_n which_o they_o raise_v against_o they_o that_o they_o may_v either_o hinder_v they_o whole_o from_o proceed_v in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n or_o at_o least_o cause_n they_o to_o go_v on_o with_o much_o discouragement_n and_o discomfort_n the_o which_o contumely_n and_o persecution_n be_v great_a and_o manifold_a as_o the_o pursue_v of_o they_o with_o all_o malice_n and_o extremity_n from_o place_n to_o place_n apprehend_v they_o as_o malefactor_n hale_v they_o before_o their_o judgement_n seat_n false_a accusation_n unjust_a condemnation_n imprisonment_n and_o banishment_n fire_n and_o sword_n torture_n &_o punishment_n execute_v and_o inflict_v in_o the_o most_o exquisite_a manner_n which_o wit_n and_o malice_n can_v devise_v and_o impose_v and_o this_o malicious_a rage_n of_o wicked_a man_n the_o prophet_n esay_n in_o lively_a manner_n express_v the_o act_n of_o violence_n say_v he_o be_v in_o 8._o esa_n 59_o 6_o 7_o 8._o their_o hand_n their_o foot_n run_v to_o evil_a and_o they_o make_v haste_n to_o shed_v innocent_a blood_n their_o thought_n be_v thought_n of_o iniquity_n waste_v and_o destruction_n be_v in_o their_o path_n the_o way_n of_o peace_n they_o know_v not_o and_o there_o be_v no_o judgement_n in_o their_o go_n neither_o do_v
which_o man_n so_o eager_o hunt_v after_o yet_o alas_o what_o inestimable_a loss_n be_v in_o this_o purchase_n for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v what_o will_v it_o profit_v we_o to_o gain_v the_o whole_a world_n and_o lose_v our_o own_o soul_n 36._o mark_n 8._o 36._o cap._n viii_o of_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o scandal_n arise_v from_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o be_v the_o usual_a impediment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o worldly_a man_n use_v to_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o judgement_n and_o affection_n their_o word_n and_o action_n now_o we_o be_v to_o entreat_v of_o such_o as_o arise_v from_o scandal_n and_o offence_n which_o they_o common_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n as_o stumble_v block_n to_o discourage_v we_o in_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n who_o prosper_v in_o their_o sinful_a course_n and_o abound_v in_o riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n as_o though_o they_o be_v high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o be_v approve_v of_o he_o in_o all_o their_o course_n see_v they_o enjoy_v above_o all_o other_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o exceed_v all_o other_o man_n in_o outward_a blessing_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a solomon_n observe_v in_o his_o time_n there_o be_v say_v he_o a_o vanity_n which_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o earth_n that_o there_o 2._o eccles_n 8._o 14._o &_o 9_o 1_o 2._o be_v just_a man_n to_o who_o it_o happen_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o wicked_a again_o there_o be_v wicked_a man_n to_o who_o it_o happen_v according_a to_o the_o work_n of_o the_o righteous_a i_o say_v that_o this_o also_o be_v vanity_n this_o be_v it_o which_o have_v almost_o make_v holy_a david_n foot_n to_o slip_v to_o offend_v against_o the_o generation_n of_o god_n child_n and_o to_o 15._o psal_n 73._o 2_o 3_o 13_o 15._o conclude_v that_o he_o have_v cleanse_v his_o heart_n and_o wash_v his_o hand_n in_o innocence_n in_o vain_a when_o he_o observe_v the_o great_a prosperity_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o how_o they_o thrive_v in_o all_o their_o course_n this_o bring_v jeremy_n to_o a_o stand_n and_o make_v he_o so_o bold_a as_o to_o reason_v the_o matter_n with_o god_n concern_v the_o administration_n of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n wherefore_o say_v he_o do_v the_o way_n of_o 2._o jer._n 12._o 1_o 2._o the_o wicked_a prosper_v wherefore_o be_v all_o they_o happy_a that_o deal_n very_o treacherous_o thou_o have_v plant_v they_o yea_o they_o have_v take_v root_n they_o grow_v yea_o they_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n thou_o be_v near_o in_o their_o mouth_n and_o far_o from_o their_o reins_n but_o this_o impediment_n we_o shall_v easy_o remove_v if_o with_o david_n we_o will_v go_v into_o god_n sanctuary_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v understand_v their_o end_n namely_o that_o god_n have_v set_v they_o in_o slippery_a place_n from_o which_o he_o cast_v they_o 18._o psal_n 73._o 17_o 18._o dwone_v into_o destruction_n and_o this_o truth_n we_o may_v confirm_v unto_o ourselves_o not_o only_o by_o our_o own_o daily_a observation_n but_o also_o by_o the_o experience_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v go_v before_o we_o and_o have_v raise_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o comfort_n after_o that_o they_o have_v stumble_v at_o this_o stone_n of_o offence_n i_o have_v see_v say_v david_n the_o wicked_a in_o great_a power_n and_o spread_v himself_o 37._o psal_n 37._o 35_o 36_o 37._o like_o a_o green_a bay_fw-mi three_fw-mi yet_o he_o pass_v away_o and_z lo_o he_o be_v not_o yea_o i_o seek_v he_o but_o he_o can_v not_o be_v find_v and_o contrariwise_o mark_v the_o perfect_a man_n and_o behold_v the_o upright_o for_o howsoever_o his_o beginning_n may_v be_v embitter_v with_o affliction_n yet_o the_o end_n of_o that_o man_n be_v peace_n but_o the_o 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thereby_o glorify_v he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n with_o like_a presumption_n man_n be_v hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o hearten_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n while_o they_o plead_v that_o christ_n come_v to_o save_v sinner_n and_o that_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o they_o be_v sufficient_a in_o themselves_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n so_o they_o will_v be_v effectual_a unto_o they_o for_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v not_o so_o strict_a and_o precise_a in_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n or_o in_o practise_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n now_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v these_o impediment_n let_v we_o know_v and_o
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we_o fight_v unto_o the_o death_n we_o shall_v receive_v the_o crown_n 10._o apoc._n 2._o 10._o of_o life_n but_o if_o we_o lay_v our_o hand_n upon_o the_o plough_n and_o look_v back_o we_o shall_v 62._o luk._n 9_o 62._o not_o be_v though_o worthy_a of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n final_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v the_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a life_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o they_o also_o may_v be_v renew_a and_o repair_v as_o hear_v read_v meditation_n prayer_n watchfulness_n holy_a conference_n and_o the_o rest_n without_o which_o the_o soul_n will_v grow_v faint_a and_o languish_v like_o the_o body_n which_o be_v deprive_v of_o corporal_a food_n but_o especial_o when_o we_o feel_v our_o faintness_n and_o languish_a weariness_n let_v we_o unite_v all_o the_o power_n of_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n unto_o almighty_a god_n desire_v he_o by_o the_o inward_a operation_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v our_o deadness_n and_o strengthen_v our_o weakness_n that_o we_o 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whereby_o we_o may_v remove_v they_o cap._n xiii_o objection_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n answer_v and_o first_o such_o as_o pretend_v impossibility_n and_o difficulty_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v possible_a unto_o us._n but_o the_o flesh_n do_v not_o only_o hinder_v we_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n by_o those_o real_a impediment_n which_o it_o cast_v in_o our_o way_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v but_o also_o by_o suggest_v into_o our_o mind_n many_o strong_a objection_n which_o tend_v to_o this_o main_a end_n that_o we_o may_v be_v discourage_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o course_n of_o christianity_n and_o first_o the_o flesh_n be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o in_o this_o state_n of_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n it_o be_v utter_o impossible_a to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o that_o manner_n as_o it_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v for_o who_o can_v bring_v that_o which_o be_v clean_o out_o of_o that_o which_o 4._o job_n 14._o 4._o be_v unclean_a who_o can_v lead_v such_o a_o life_n as_o be_v please_v and_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o pure_a eye_n can_v endure_v nothing_o which_o be_v impure_a and_o imperfect_a see_v the_o prophet_n tell_v we_o that_o our_o best_a righteousness_n be_v as_o 6._o esay_n 64._o 6._o a_o pollute_a cloth_n and_o the_o apostle_n who_o so_o far_o exceed_v we_o that_o now_o live_v in_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n notwithstanding_o complain_v that_o he_o can_v not_o do_v the_o good_a he_o will_v but_o contrariwise_o do_v the_o evil_n he_o will_v 15._o rom._n 7._o 15._o not_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o weary_v ourselves_o about_o impossibility_n and_o so_o to_o lose_v both_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v and_o thus_o the_o flesh_n persuade_v we_o to_o play_v the_o bankerupt_v and_o to_o resolve_v that_o because_o we_o can_v pay_v all_o our_o whole_a debt_n that_o therefore_o we_o will_v pay_v nothing_o at_o all_o to_o which_o i_o answer_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v impossible_a to_o we_o be_v both_o possible_a and_o easy_a unto_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o assist_v we_o if_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v he_o second_o i_o answer_v that_o though_o nothing_o will_v please_v god_n but_o that_o which_o be_v pure_a and_o perfect_a &_o all_o our_o best_a action_n be_v full_a of_o corruption_n &_o imperfection_n yet_o this_o need_v not_o to_o discourage_v we_o from_o do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v see_v christ_n who_o have_v perfect_o fulfil_v the_o law_n for_o we_o cover_v our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n &_o wash_v away_o our_o corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n so_o that_o we_o may_v do_v the_o best_a we_o can_v &_o then_o what_o be_v want_v on_o our_o part_n shall_v be_v supply_v on_o he_o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o 3._o rom._n 8._o 3._o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v fulfil_v in_o we_o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v three_o though_o that_o perfect_a obedience_n which_o the_o law_n require_v be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o frailty_n &_o corruption_n yet_o that_o euangelical_n obedience_n require_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n namely_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n we_o desire_v resolve_v &_o indevor_n to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v not_o so_o though_o we_o have_v no_o ability_n to_o perform_v service_n unto_o god_n in_o that_o exact_a perfection_n which_o the_o law_n require_v yet_o if_o we_o do_v that_o which_o we_o be_v able_a in_o sincerity_n &_o truth_n with_o upright_a heart_n &_o good_a conscience_n we_o shall_v through_o christ_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n for_o he_o reject_v not_o the_o least_o endeavour_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n who_o desire_v 11._o nehem._n 1._o 11._o to_o fear_v his_o name_n he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a 20._o matth._n 12._o 20._o flax_n till_o he_o bring_v forth_o judgement_n unto_o victory_n he_o spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o if_o we_o have_v a_o willing_a mind_n we_o shall_v be_v accept_v according_o 12._o 2._o cor._n 8._o 12._o to_o that_o we_o have_v and_o not_o according_a to_o that_o we_o have_v not_o he_o pity_v our_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n like_v as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n that_o fear_v he_o &_o 14._o psal_n 103._o 13_o 14._o out_o of_o this_o pity_n pardon_v they_o for_o he_o know_v our_o frame_n &_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o though_o he_o have_v most_o pure_a eye_n which_o can_v endure_v no_o pollution_n yet_o he_o behold_v not_o iniquity_n in_o jacob_n neither_o do_v he_o see_v 21._o num._n 23._o 21._o perverseness_n in_o israel_n nor_o be_v he_o any_o accepter_n of_o person_n but_o in_o every_o nation_n he_o that_o 35._o act._n 10._o 35._o fear_v he_o &_o work_v righteousness_n not_o according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o the_o law_n from_o which_o christ_n have_v free_v we_o but_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightnes_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o and_o thus_o be_v david_n accept_v as_o a_o man_n according_a to_o god_n own_o heart_n because_o he_o apply_v himself_o to_o observe_v his_o precept_n always_o 112._o psal_n 119._o 112._o &_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o his_o grievous_a sin_n and_o fearful_a fall_n
only_a inchoate_n and_o begin_v and_o therefore_o as_o they_o be_v delight_v with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n so_o they_o find_v another_o law_n in_o their_o member_n 24._o rom._n 7._o 23_o 24._o war_a against_o the_o law_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o lead_v they_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n the_o which_o spiritual_a bondage_n affect_v they_o with_o such_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n that_o it_o force_v they_o to_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o apostle_n o_o wretched_a 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n we_o be_v not_o whole_o and_o perfect_o sanctify_v but_o remain_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n like_o a_o city_n which_o be_v at_o civil_a war_n within_o itself_o and_o these_o do_v continual_o lust_n the_o one_o against_o the_o other_o so_o that_o no_o soon_o do_v we_o set_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v any_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o spiritual_a 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only_o hold_v it_o at_o the_o landlord_n pleasure_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v have_v riches_n and_o treasure_n which_o 20._o mat._n 6._o 19_o 20._o can_v rust_v with_o canker_n nor_o we_o be_v rob_v of_o they_o by_o thief_n there_o be_v honour_n subject_a to_o no_o blemish_n of_o disgrace_n and_o pleasure_n for_o evermore_o in_o all_o which_o respect_v let_v the_o righteous_a be_v glad_a as_o the_o psalmist_n exhort_v let_v 3._o psal_n 68_o 3._o they_o rejoice_v before_o god_n yea_o let_v they_o exceed_o rejoice_v and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n but_o at_o all_o time_n and_o upon_o all_o occasion_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o neither_o be_v there_o any_o time_n unseasonable_a for_o 16._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o the_o spiritual_a joy_n of_o the_o righteous_a so_o long_o as_o they_o have_v the_o face_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n shine_v upon_o they_o which_o be_v all-sufficient_a in_o itself_o to_o turn_v all_o their_o mourning_n into_o 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10._o 2._o cor._n 7._o 10._o be_v repent_v of_o and_o cause_v the_o true_a christian_a exceed_o to_o rejoice_v in_o that_o he_o can_v hearty_o grieve_v because_o by_o his_o sin_n he_o have_v displease_v his_o god_n and_o this_o tremble_a in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n due_a unto_o they_o may_v through_o faith_n assure_v we_o that_o by_o christ_n we_o be_v free_v from_o they_o be_v join_v with_o inward_a gladness_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a §._o sect._n 7_o a_o admonition_n to_o the_o faithful_a to_o lay_v hâ—ld_v on_o this_o joyful_a privilege_n and_o to_o shake_v off_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o godliness_n do_v not_o deprive_v any_o of_o joy_n and_o gladness_n yea_o rather_o the_o more_o godly_a we_o be_v the_o better_a right_n and_o title_n we_o have_v unto_o it_o and_o may_v just_o 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multiply_v upon_o i_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a privilege_n which_o concern_v my_o everlasting_a salvation_n and_o of_o temporal_a and_o earthly_a benefit_n appertain_v to_o the_o good_a of_o this_o life_n and_o my_o present_a estate_n in_o this_o place_n of_o my_o pilgrimage_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v free_o love_v i_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n have_v choose_v i_o unto_o life_n and_o glory_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o my_o work_n or_o worthiness_n for_o create_v i_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n and_o redeem_v i_o out_o of_o the_o estate_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n for_o call_v i_o effectual_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o make_v i_o a_o servant_n of_o thy_o own_o family_n and_o a_o member_n of_o jesus_n christ_n whereby_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o just_a title_n unto_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o make_v with_o i_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n adopt_v i_o in_o he_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n unto_o a_o lively_a hope_n of_o my_o heavenly_a inheritance_n for_o justify_v i_o in_o his_o righteousness_n impute_v unto_o i_o and_o apply_v by_o a_o lively_a faith_n and_o sanctify_v i_o with_o thy_o spirit_n give_v i_o some_o power_n over_o my_o corruption_n and_o some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o watch_v over_o i_o with_o thy_o providence_n ever_o since_o i_o have_v my_o be_v and_o birth_n shield_v i_o from_o danger_n deliver_v i_o out_o of_o manifold_a evil_n and_o provide_v for_o i_o all_o thing_n necessary_a both_o for_o my_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o preserve_v i_o this_o night_n pass_v from_o all_o peril_n give_v unto_o i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o bring_v i_o in_o safety_n to_o see_v the_o light_n add_v yet_o another_o day_n to_o
ourselves_o liable_a to_o the_o fearful_a curse_n thereof_o and_o to_o all_o the_o plague_n &_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v neither_o be_v there_o any_o power_n in_o we_o to_o help_v ourselves_o out_o of_o this_o misery_n be_v as_o unable_a to_o renew_v our_o nature_n as_o the_o blackamoor_n to_o change_v his_o skin_n or_o the_o leopard_n his_o spot_n yea_o when_o by_o thy_o spirit_n we_o be_v regenerate_v and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o be_v utter_o unable_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n for_o the_o least_o of_o our_o sin_n past_a see_v if_o thou_o look_v upon_o we_o with_o thy_o pure_a eye_n our_o best_a righteousness_n will_v appear_v like_o a_o pollute_a cloth_n so_o mingle_v with_o our_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n that_o it_o can_v challenge_v any_o other_o reward_n as_o its_o due_a but_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o everlasting_a death_n o_o lord_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o let_v we_o not_o secure_o rest_v and_o please_v ourselves_o in_o this_o our_o woeful_a condition_n but_o have_v a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n let_v we_o labour_v above_o all_o thing_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o and_o see_v there_o be_v no_o name_n in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v save_v but_o by_o jesus_n christ_n alone_o thy_o only_a son_n and_o bless_a redeemer_n who_o thou_o have_v purposely_o send_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n o_o lord_n let_v we_o renounce_v ourselves_o and_o all_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o be_v utter_o unsufficient_a to_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n and_o save_v our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o rest_v upon_o he_o alone_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o his_o righteousness_n and_o desire_v above_o all_o thing_n that_o we_o may_v be_v find_v in_o he_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o free_a 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us._n contrariwise_o we_o beseech_v thou_o write_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n not_o in_o table_n of_o stone_n but_o in_o the_o fleshy_a table_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o not_o only_o unroll_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n but_o engross_v and_o engrave_v it_o in_o the_o book_n of_o our_o conscience_n by_o the_o finger_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o we_o may_v with_o inestimable_a joy_n daily_o peruse_v it_o when_o we_o have_v it_o in_o our_o own_o custody_n and_o not_o only_o work_v in_o we_o this_o peace_n in_o our_o assure_a freedom_n from_o the_o guilt_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n but_o also_o inward_a and_o outward_a purity_n in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n by_o bathe_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_o that_o our_o whole_a spirit_n and_o soul_n and_o body_n may_v be_v preserve_v 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may_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o preserve_v we_o from_o carnal_a security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o as_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o sin_n so_o let_v we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n and_o sorrow_n for_o they_o confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o love_n strengthen_v our_o hope_n work_v our_o heart_n to_o thy_o fear_n inflame_v they_o with_o thy_o love_n and_o with_o fervent_a zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n give_v we_o humility_n patience_n and_o spiritual_a rejoice_v in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n even_o in_o our_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n make_v we_o zealous_a of_o good_a work_n that_o we_o may_v approve_v our_o faith_n by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o and_o let_v we_o never_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n arm_v we_o against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o keep_v always_o our_o account_n even_o that_o we_o 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all_o other_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n for_o all_o which_o and_o all_o other_o thy_o mercy_n thy_o bless_a name_n be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n continue_v thy_o mercy_n and_o love_n towards_o we_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o namely_o in_o the_o residue_n of_o this_o day_n watch_v over_o we_o with_o thy_o gracious_a providence_n and_o thereby_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o danger_n and_o so_o rule_v all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n that_o be_v holy_a and_o righteous_a they_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n let_v we_o so_o spend_v this_o day_n in_o thy_o fear_n as_o though_o it_o be_v the_o last_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o let_v we_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n so_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o prevail_v against_o we_o to_o make_v we_o slothful_a in_o thy_o service_n final_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o so_o sanctify_v all_o thy_o blessing_n to_o our_o use_n that_o they_o may_v be_v help_n and_o furtherance_n unto_o we_o in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n and_o our_o own_o salvation_n vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o thy_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o member_n thereof_o as_o if_o particular_o we_o have_v name_v they_o and_o so_o join_v we_o in_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o grace_n as_o that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o enjoy_v the_o communion_n and_o fellowship_n of_o thy_o bless_a saint_n and_o angel_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n hear_v we_o and_o help_v we_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n
comfort_n your_o sin_n be_v forgive_v you_o strengthen_v our_o weak_a faith_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o love_n and_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o let_v we_o labour_v earnest_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o it_o may_v be_v more_o and_o more_o increase_v and_o confirm_v that_o so_o without_o waver_v and_o doubt_v we_o may_v apply_v christ_n unto_o we_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o he_o let_v we_o not_o weaken_v and_o wound_v it_o with_o sin_n commit_v against_o our_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n but_o nourish_v it_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n assure_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o heir_n of_o that_o heavenly_a inheritance_n reserve_v for_o thy_o saint_n and_o let_v we_o approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v so_o by_o demeaning_a ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n as_o it_o beseem_v thy_o son_n let_v we_o love_n reverence_n and_o obey_v thou_o our_o heavenly_a father_n and_o think_v all_o too_o little_a which_o we_o can_v do_v or_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n that_o thereby_o we_o may_v express_v our_o love_n towards_o thou_o let_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n be_v zealous_a of_o thy_o glory_n rejoice_v when_o it_o be_v magnify_v and_o grieve_v when_o it_o be_v neglect_v either_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o let_v we_o not_o hazard_v our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n by_o wilful_a sin_v for_o the_o gain_v of_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o make_v our_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a give_v unto_o we_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o replenish_v our_o heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o thy_o favour_n let_v we_o undoubted_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n even_o when_o thou_o seem_v to_o delay_v they_o especial_o that_o 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and_o repentance_n and_o have_v a_o earnest_n and_o serious_a study_n of_o please_v thou_o in_o all_o thing_n let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o small_a measure_n of_o repentance_n see_v our_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a but_o let_v we_o aspire_v to_o the_o high_a perfection_n hate_v sin_n with_o a_o perfect_a hatred_n and_o bewail_v it_o with_o bitter_a grief_n final_o let_v we_o constant_o persevere_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o repentance_n and_o have_v begin_v in_o it_o let_v we_o continue_v it_o to_o the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o life_n and_o as_o we_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o we_o yield_v unto_o thou_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o favour_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o especial_o for_o all_o thy_o spiritual_a grace_n concern_v eternal_a life_n and_o above_o all_o for_o that_o inestimable_a pledge_n of_o thy_o love_n thy_o dear_a and_o only_a son_n who_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o the_o death_n that_o 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vain_a imagination_n give_v unto_o we_o such_o quiet_a and_o moderate_a rest_n that_o our_o body_n may_v thereby_o be_v refresh_v and_o their_o decay_a strength_n repair_v and_o so_o bless_v and_o sanctify_v our_o sleep_n unto_o we_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n of_o preserve_v our_o health_n and_o of_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a for_o all_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n hear_v we_o gracious_a god_n in_o all_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o vouchsafe_v these_o and_o all_o other_o blessing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o know_v needful_a not_o only_o unto_o we_o but_o also_o to_o all_o thy_o child_n and_o servant_n and_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v of_o this_o church_n the_o magistrate_n minister_n and_o whole_a people_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n we_o conclude_v our_o prayer_n as_o he_o himself_o have_v teach_v we_o say_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n another_o prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o evening_n o_o immortal_a invisible_a and_o only_o true_a god_n most_o wise_a mighty_a just_a and_o merciful_a holy_a and_o infinite_a in_o all_o perfection_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o he_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n thou_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n invite_v sinner_n to_o come_v unto_o thou_o promise_v that_o if_o we_o confess_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n we_o shall_v find_v mercy_n if_o we_o lay_v they_o open_a thou_o will_v hide_v they_o and_o if_o we_o acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v they_o thou_o will_v show_v thyself_o faithful_a and_o righteous_a in_o forgive_a they_o we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n be_v load_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n do_v here_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o thou_o and_o in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n sue_v unto_o thou_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n we_o confess_v unto_o thou_o holy_a father_n that_o we_o be_v by_o nature_n dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n and_o the_o child_n of_o wrath_n as_o well_o as_o other_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n both_o of_o that_o corruption_n in_o which_o we_o be_v conceive_v and_o of_o innumerable_a actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o have_v violate_v thy_o whole_a law_n and_o so_o make_v ourselves_o subject_a to_o the_o curse_n thereof_o and_o everlasting_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n the_o which_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n be_v much_o aggravate_v in_o that_o we_o have_v long_o live_v without_o any_o sense_n of_o it_o or_o any_o desire_n to_o be_v free_v from_o it_o but_o take_v all_o our_o delight_n in_o displease_v thy_o majesty_n and_o in_o perform_v cheerful_a service_n unto_o sin_n and_o satan_n yea_o lord_n after_o that_o thou_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n have_v give_v we_o a_o sight_n of_o our_o
misery_n and_o have_v pull_v we_o out_o of_o this_o wretched_a thraldom_n work_v in_o we_o some_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o confess_v that_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o in_o great_a strength_n and_o howsoever_o the_o old_a man_n and_o body_n of_o sin_n have_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n receive_v their_o deadly_a wound_n yet_o have_v they_o in_o they_o such_o life_n and_o strength_n and_o be_v so_o animate_v and_o reviue_v with_o the_o suggestion_n of_o our_o old_a adversary_n the_o devil_n breathe_v as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n into_o they_o that_o they_o do_v still_o much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v we_o make_v continual_a war_n against_o our_o soul_n and_o oftentimes_o lead_v they_o captive_a unto_o sin_n much_o blindness_n and_o vanity_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o our_o mind_n so_o that_o we_o have_v but_o a_o dim_a sight_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n and_o way_n our_o memory_n be_v weak_a and_o 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our_o own_o policy_n and_o strength_n our_o hope_n be_v faint_a and_o waver_a one_o while_o incline_v towards_o presumption_n and_o soon_o after_o forsake_v we_o endanger_v we_o to_o despair_v we_o oftentimes_o fear_v man_n and_o neglect_v thou_o and_o hazard_v thy_o love_n to_o avoid_v their_o displeasure_n our_o zeal_n be_v lukewarm_a in_o seek_v thy_o glory_n and_o our_o devotion_n cold_a in_o holy_a duty_n there_o still_o remain_v in_o we_o much_o pride_n hypocrisy_n impatiency_n unjust_a anger_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n and_o all_o other_o sinful_a lust_n which_o continual_o fight_v and_o strive_v against_o the_o good_a motion_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o oftentimes_o overcome_v and_o quench_v they_o and_o notwithstanding_o that_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corrupt_a lust_n thereof_o do_v still_o remain_v so_o strong_a in_o we_o yet_o we_o acknowledge_v to_o our_o shame_n that_o we_o be_v careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o fight_v against_o they_o and_o in_o use_v those_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o subdue_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o heart_n from_o these_o carnal_a corruption_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o reside_v in_o we_o in_o great_a vigour_n and_o strength_n they_o disable_v we_o in_o do_v the_o good_a we_o will_v and_o make_v we_o to_o do_v the_o evil_n we_o will_v not_o oftentimes_o whole_o hinder_v we_o from_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o oftentimes_o so_o disturb_v and_o distract_v we_o in_o they_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o with_o much_o weakness_n &_o weariness_n with_o great_a dulness_n and_o deadness_n of_o heart_n and_o spirit_n and_o while_o we_o be_v delight_v in_o thy_o law_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n this_o law_n of_o our_o member_n rebel_a against_o the_o law_n of_o our_o mind_n lead_v we_o captive_a to_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n o_o wretched_a man_n that_o we_o be_v who_o shall_v deliver_v we_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n gracious_a god_n we_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o more_o and_o more_o a_o lively_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o these_o our_o want_n and_o imperfection_n frailty_n and_o corruption_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o deny_v and_o disclaim_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o righteousness_n in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o may_v entire_o rest_v upon_o thy_o infinite_a mercy_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n and_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o who_o sake_n we_o most_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o pardon_v gracious_o all_o our_o want_n and_o weakness_n cover_v our_o imperfection_n with_o his_o most_o perfect_a righteousness_n &_o wash_v away_o all_o our_o sinful_a corruption_n in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n yea_o lord_n forgive_v and_o forget_v for_o his_o sake_n not_o only_o our_o error_n and_o infirmity_n but_o also_o those_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v against_o thou_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n whether_o 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pull_v they_o up_o by_o the_o very_a root_n and_o not_o only_o wound_v and_o weaken_v the_o old_a man_n and_o body_n of_o sin_n but_o kill_v and_o crucify_v destroy_v and_o abolish_v it_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n that_o no_o relic_n of_o it_o may_v remain_v in_o we_o to_o disturb_v our_o peace_n and_o distract_v we_o in_o thy_o service_n quicken_v we_o with_o the_o spiritual_a life_n of_o grace_n that_o be_v make_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a we_o may_v courageous_o overcome_v all_o let_n and_o difficulty_n which_o oppose_v we_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n and_o may_v perform_v unto_o thou_o all_o duty_n of_o piety_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n with_o all_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n let_v thy_o spirit_n dwell_v in_o we_o replenish_v our_o heart_n and_o soul_n with_o all_o sanctify_a and_o save_v grace_n inlighten_v our_o mind_n with_o a_o sound_n save_v and_o experimental_a knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o truth_n and_o let_v we_o draw_v whatsoever_o we_o know_v into_o use_n and_o practice_n take_v away_o from_o we_o our_o natural_a doubt_v and_o infidelity_n and_o work_v in_o we_o a_o true_a lively_a and_o justify_v faith_n that_o we_o may_v apply_v unto_o we_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n make_v in_o christ_n and_o rest_v only_o upon_o his_o merit_n and_o thy_o mercy_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n give_v we_o hearty_a and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o bewail_v they_o with_o godly_a grief_n but_o also_o leave_v and_o forsake_v they_o and_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n and_o newness_n of_o life_n confirm_v our_o affiance_n in_o thou_o and_o let_v we_o firm_o resolve_v that_o though_o thou_o shall_v kill_v we_o yet_o we_o will_v still_o trust_v in_o thou_o let_v we_o confident_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o all_o thy_o gracious_a promise_n
for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a which_o thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o and_o continue_v they_o unto_o we_o this_o day_n and_o ever_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o furnish_v we_o with_o all_o necessary_n that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o fit_a with_o all_o cheerfulness_n to_o do_v thou_o service_n and_o vouchsafe_v all_o these_o blessing_n which_o we_o have_v crave_v for_o ourselves_o with_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o in_o thy_o wisdom_n thou_o see_v needful_a unto_o every_o true_a member_n of_o thy_o church_n etc._n etc._n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o &_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n we_o ascribe_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o be_v glorious_a in_o majesty_n and_o power_n and_o of_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n unto_o all_o those_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o in_o thy_o son_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o thou_o for_o the_o innumerable_a testimony_n of_o thy_o love_n which_o with_o a_o bountiful_a hand_n thou_o have_v multiply_v upon_o we_o do_v here_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n which_o either_o respect_n our_o soul_n or_o body_n this_o life_n or_o the_o life_n to_o come_v more_o especial_o we_o laud_v and_o magnify_v thy_o great_a and_o glorious_a name_n for_o that_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o of_o thy_o mere_a grace_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o worthiness_n have_v make_v we_o vessel_n of_o grace_n by_o thy_o free_a election_n create_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o image_n redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o give_v thy_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o be_v stranger_n and_o enemy_n for_o call_v we_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n to_o the_o save_a knowledge_n and_o effectual_a participation_n of_o he_o and_o all_o his_o benefit_n for_o our_o justification_n by_o his_o obedience_n our_o sanctification_n by_o thy_o spirit_n and_o for_o that_o assurance_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o of_o a_o better_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o all_o temporal_a benefit_n as_o health_n wealth_n peace_n plenty_n preservation_n from_o danger_n and_o protection_n from_o all_o our_o enemy_n both_o worldly_a and_o spiritual_a and_o especial_o we_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thou_o for_o vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o in_o such_o a_o gracious_a manner_n the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n for_o our_o bless_a opportunity_n and_o liberty_n with_o peace_n and_o safety_n in_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n public_o and_o private_o by_o hear_v thy_o word_n and_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o perform_v other_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n that_o 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triumph_n much_o joy_n and_o contentment_n §._o 6_o of_o security_n in_o the_o state_n of_o innocency_n security_n general_o take_v be_v as_o aquinas_n define_v it_o a_o perfect_a tranquillity_n and_o freedom_n of_o the_o mind_n from_o fear_n in_o which_o sense_n etymolog_n aquin._n 2._o 2._o quest_n 129._o art_n 7._o in_o etymolog_n it_o be_v oppose_v to_o fear_v as_o the_o privation_n thereof_o and_o from_o hence_o it_o have_v it_o etymology_n and_o notation_n as_o isidore_n note_v securus_fw-la quasi_fw-la sine_fw-la cura_fw-la a_o man_n be_v say_v to_o be_v secure_a who_o be_v without_o care_n or_o fear_n more_o special_o security_n be_v take_v either_o for_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a or_o that_o which_o be_v supernatural_a divine_a and_o holy_a natural_a security_n be_v that_o which_o proceed_v from_o natural_a cause_n as_o safety_n from_o all_o danger_n and_o assurance_n of_o the_o constant_a fruition_n of_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o desire_v the_o which_o be_v 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the_o disturb_v of_o their_o peace_n and_o to_o safeguard_n both_o their_o own_o person_n and_o all_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o that_o by_o their_o own_o absolute_a power_n or_o by_o the_o aid_n of_o their_o friend_n or_o the_o situation_n 16._o jer._n 49._o 16._o of_o their_o country_n far_o remote_a from_o enemy_n or_o environ_v with_o the_o sea_n or_o the_o strength_n of_o their_o fortification_n which_o they_o think_v 7._o psal_n 20._o 7._o impregnable_a or_o their_o munition_n and_o warlike_a preparation_n wherein_o they_o excel_v all_o their_o neighbour_n nation_n so_o also_o this_o carnal_a security_n arise_v in_o many_o from_o confidence_n in_o those_o spiritual_a privilege_n wherein_o they_o be_v prefer_v before_o other_o as_o that_o they_o be_v member_n of_o the_o true_a church_n and_o enjoy_v the_o word_n the_o sacrament_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o god_n holy_a ordinance_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o israelite_n who_o go_v 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their_o sight_n and_o to_o presume_v that_o he_o either_o see_v they_o not_o or_o if_o he_o do_v 21._o psal_n 50._o 21._o be_v not_o displease_v with_o their_o wicked_a course_n to_o this_o purpose_n the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o wicked_a say_v he_o through_o pride_n of_o his_o countenance_n 6._o psal_n 10._o 4_o 5_o 6._o will_v not_o seek_v after_o god_n god_n be_v not_o in_o all_o his_o thought_n his_o way_n be_v always_o grievous_a thy_o judgement_n be_v far_o above_o out_o of_o his_o sight_n as_o for_o his_o enemy_n he_o puff_v at_o they_o he_o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v for_o i_o shall_v never_o be_v in_o adversity_n yea_o this_o worldly_a prosperity_n make_v man_n to_o forget_v god_n not_o only_o through_o infirmity_n but_o also_o wilful_o to_o banish_v all_o remembrance_n of_o he_o out_o of_o their_o mind_n so_o job_n 14._o job_n 21._o 13_o 14._o say_v that_o the_o wicked_a flourish_a in_o all_o plenty_n and_o prosperity_n and_o spend_v their_o day_n in_o wealth_n and_o pleasure_n do_v therefore_o say_v unto_o god_n depart_v from_o we_o for_o we_o desire_v not_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o way_n what_o be_v the_o almighty_a that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o what_o profit_n shall_v we_o have_v if_o we_o pray_v unto_o he_o or_o if_o they_o come_v not_o to_o this_o height_n of_o impiety_n but_o that_o they_o live_v civil_o among_o man_n and_o perform_v unto_o god_n some_o cold_a heartless_a and_o formal_a service_n then_o their_o great_a prosperity_n make_v they_o think_v that_o they_o be_v god_n special_a darling_n see_v they_o have_v in_o their_o hand_n so_o many_o pledge_n of_o his_o love_n and_o that_o because_o for_o the_o present_a they_o have_v receive_v so_o much_o good_a from_o he_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v fear_v any_o evil_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v and_o thus_o babylon_n from_o her_o present_a prosperity_n secure_o conclude_v that_o she_o shall_v be_v a_o lady_n for_o ever_o and_o know_v neither_o widowhood_n nor_o loss_n of_o 9_o esa_n 47._o 8_o 9_o child_n and_o the_o rich_a fool_n in_o the_o gospel_n secure_o give_v himself_o 19_o luk._n 12._o 19_o over_o to_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n because_o he_o have_v store_v up_o much_o good_n for_o many_o year_n yea_o even_o david_n himself_o be_v lull_v with_o this_o prosperity_n into_o the_o sleep_n of_o security_n for_o in_o his_o prosperity_n he_o say_v that_o he_o 6._o psal_n 30._o 6._o shall_v never_o be_v move_v and_o job_n in_o his_o prosperity_n conclude_v that_o he_o 18._o job._n 29._o 18._o shall_v die_v in_o his_o nest_n and_o shall_v multiply_v his_o day_n as_o the_o sand._n and_o as_o this_o security_n be_v cause_v by_o self_n prosperity_n so_o also_o it_o be_v much_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o other_o who_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n for_o man_n be_v not_o afraid_a to_o take_v those_o wicked_a course_n which_o they_o see_v to_o thrive_v so_o well_o with_o other_o and_o will_v feed_v secure_o on_o those_o please_a dainty_n which_o cause_v other_o to_o be_v in_o such_o good_a like_n they_o will_v not_o be_v persuade_v that_o sin_n be_v so_o ugly_a and_o ill_a as_o man_n make_v it_o when_o as_o the_o fruit_n and_o offspring_n of_o it_o be_v so_o much_o to_o be_v desire_v nor_o that_o god_n so_o much_o hate_v it_o as_o preacher_n bear_v they_o in_o hand_n see_v he_o bestow_v upon_o those_o that_o commit_v and_o continue_v in_o it_o so_o many_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n on_o the_o other_o side_n they_o see_v small_a reason_n why_o they_o shall_v be_v over_o strict_a in_o god_n service_n when_o as_o they_o see_v those_o who_o be_v most_o forward_o and_o diligent_a in_o it_o most_o afflict_a in_o the_o world_n or_o why_o they_o may_v not_o take_v their_o fill_n of_o the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n when_o as_o they_o see_v those_o that_o most_o scrupulous_o shun_v it_o thrive_v no_o better_o §._o 5_o the_o five_o cause_n of_o security_n be_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o cause_n of_o carnal_a security_n be_v customable_a sin_v not_o renew_v our_o repentance_n as_o soon_o as_o we_o be_v fall_v into_o it_o but_o commit_v 7._o quid_fw-la non_fw-la invertat_fw-la consuetudo_fw-la quis_fw-la non_fw-la assiduitate_fw-la duretur_fw-la etc._n etc._n bern._n de_fw-fr consider_v ad_fw-la eugen._n lib._n 1._o job_n 6._o 7._o it_o again_o and_o again_o and_o make_v it_o a_o ordinary_a practice_n and_o familiar_a unto_o we_o by_o common_a use_n what_o say_v one_o do_v not_o custom_n invert_v what_o be_v not_o harden_v by_o assiduity_n what_o be_v it_o that_o give_v not_o way_n to_o use_v unto_o how_o many_o do_v use_n make_v that_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a which_o at_o first_o they_o abhor_v as_o bitter_a and_o distasteful_a so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v of_o their_o sin_n as_o job_n of_o his_o sorrow_n the_o thing_n which_o my_o soul_n refuse_v to_o touch_v be_v become_v my_o daily_a food_n for_o sin_v which_o at_o first_o seem_v intolerable_a unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o accustom_v thyself_o unto_o it_o in_o process_n of_o time_n thou_o will_v judge_v it_o not_o so_o heavy_a and_o within_o a_o while_n thou_o will_v feel_v it_o light_n and_o soon_o after_o not_o feel_v it_o at_o all_o or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o sense_n it_o will_v be_v not_o of_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n but_o of_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n and_o if_o we_o still_o give_v way_n unto_o it_o and_o do_v not_o break_v it_o off_o by_o serious_a repentance_n it_o will_v bring_v we_o not_o only_o to_o security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n but_o to_o impudency_n and_o desperate_a boldness_n which_o will_v not_o only_o make_v we_o to_o commit_v sin_n without_o fear_n and_o blush_v
hasten_v his_o judgement_n do_v strike_v the_o conscience_n with_o such_o horror_n and_o fear_n and_o so_o vex_v and_o torment_v it_o with_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o apprehension_n of_o his_o wrath_n that_o security_n be_v not_o able_a by_o all_o the_o former_a mean_n to_o bring_v or_o keep_v it_o asleep_a or_o to_o stop_v and_o quiet_v the_o loud_a cry_n thereof_o in_o which_o case_n it_o be_v force_v to_o give_v place_n and_o to_o yield_v over_o the_o regency_n of_o such_o torment_a wretch_n to_o his_o adversary_n and_o opposite_a hellish_a desperation_n which_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o in_o nothing_o but_o this_o in_o that_o it_o be_v alike_o faithful_a servant_n to_o their_o great_a governor_n satan_n hold_v man_n firm_o though_o after_o a_o rough_a manner_n as_o his_o vassal_n and_o slave_n to_o do_v his_o will_n till_o have_v finish_v their_o work_n they_o receive_v the_o wage_n of_o hell_n torment_n and_o endless_a destruction_n §._o 4_o of_o that_o carnal_a security_n which_o remain_v in_o the_o regenerate_a and_o how_o it_o grow_v upon_o they_o the_o carnal_a security_n of_o the_o faithful_a be_v those_o relic_n that_o remain_v of_o natural_a security_n in_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a and_o one_o especial_a fruit_n of_o 17._o gal._n 5._o 17._o the_o flesh_n which_o be_v but_o in_o part_n mortify_v by_o the_o spirit_n for_o our_o regeneration_n and_o sanctification_n be_v unperfect_a in_o this_o life_n the_o christian_a man_n be_v partly_o flesh_n and_o partly_o spirit_n both_o which_o be_v accompany_v with_o their_o several_a fruit_n as_o the_o apostle_n show_v the_o which_o continual_o fight_v and_o lust_n one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o sometime_o the_o flesh_n and_o its_o corruption_n sometime_o the_o spirit_n and_o its_o save_a grace_n prevayl_v and_o give_v the_o adverse_a part_n the_o foil_n as_o elsewhere_o i_o have_v more_o full_o warfare_n in_o the_o four_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n show_v thus_o the_o part_n unregenerate_a retain_v and_o nourish_v carnal_a security_n forgetfulness_n of_o god_n and_o his_o all-seeing_a wisdom_n his_o omnipotent_a power_n and_o severe_a justice_n in_o punish_v sin_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o those_o that_o fear_n and_o serve_v he_o and_o thereby_o become_v careless_a and_o secure_a and_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o part_n regenerate_v remember_v these_o holy_a attribute_n still_o retain_v and_o cherish_v the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o be_v make_v careful_a and_o watchful_a to_o please_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n and_o consequent_o to_o avoid_v sin_n as_o the_o great_a evil_n or_o have_v be_v overtake_v with_o it_o through_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n not_o to_o continue_v in_o it_o but_o to_o arise_v again_o out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o these_o continual_o make_v war_n one_o against_o the_o other_o and_o sometime_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n prevail_v and_o bring_v security_n in_o subjection_n and_o then_o the_o christian_a make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o with_o all_o care_n and_o watchfulness_n avoyd_v all_o tentation_n cause_n and_o occasion_n that_o may_v allure_v or_o draw_v he_o unto_o wickedness_n then_o he_o daily_o renu_v his_o repentance_n and_o labour_v diligent_o in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v make_v 12._o 2._o pet._n 1._o 10._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 12._o his_o call_n and_o election_n sure_a and_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v work_v out_o his_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o by_o his_o own_o and_o other_o fall_n be_v make_v more_o careful_a to_o look_v unto_o his_o stand_n sometime_o security_n get_v the_o upper_a hand_n and_o give_v god_n fear_n the_o foil_n so_o that_o in_o respect_n of_o sense_n and_o feeling_n it_o grow_v cold_a and_o languish_a and_o very_o faint_o and_o remiss_o exercise_v itself_o in_o its_o action_n and_o operation_n and_o then_o the_o christian_a presume_v on_o his_o own_o present_a strength_n and_o of_o his_o former_a progress_n in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n begin_v to_o stand_v at_o a_o stay_n suppose_v that_o he_o be_v now_o rich_a enough_o in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o therefore_o may_v leave_v gather_v and_o spend_v upon_o the_o stock_n that_o he_o be_v out_o of_o all_o danger_n of_o decline_v and_o go_v back_o and_o that_o god_n will_v keep_v he_o safe_a in_o his_o great_a negligence_n and_o howsoever_o he_o carry_v himself_o make_v good_a unto_o he_o his_o gracious_a promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n and_o then_o forget_v god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o he_o he_o begin_v secure_o to_o glut_v himself_o with_o worldly_a pleasure_n and_o to_o pursue_v earthly_a profit_n and_o preferment_n he_o grow_v timorous_a to_o be_v see_v in_o any_o course_n of_o godliness_n which_o may_v cross_v he_o in_o their_o fruition_n and_o willing_a to_o strain_v his_o conscience_n in_o use_v all_o mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v obtain_v and_o secure_o enjoy_v they_o then_o he_o stick_v not_o to_o quench_v the_o good_a motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n incite_v he_o to_o return_v to_o his_o former_a holy_a course_n and_o restrain_v he_o from_o sin_n whereby_o he_o grieve_v this_o holy_a guest_n and_o be_v he_o not_o most_o gracious_a without_o respect_n of_o desert_n will_v soon_o make_v he_o weary_a of_o his_o lodging_n then_o he_o begin_v to_o neglect_v the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o subdue_a of_o the_o flesh_n and_o his_o former_a care_n in_o often_o renew_v his_o covenant_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v the_o condition_n thereof_o faith_n and_o repentance_n then_o he_o grow_v careless_a and_o negligent_a in_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n receive_v the_o sacrament_n prayer_n communion_n with_o the_o faithful_a and_o holy_a conference_n whereby_o they_o be_v mutual_a help_n to_o stir_v up_o god_n grace_n in_o one_o another_o not_o care_v much_o whether_o he_o use_v they_o or_o no_o and_o therefore_o take_v slight_a occasion_n as_o lawful_a and_o sufficient_a excuse_n of_o their_o neglect_n or_o when_o he_o do_v perform_v these_o duty_n it_o be_v after_o a_o cold_a and_o formal_a manner_n dull_o and_o drowsy_o negligent_o and_o weary_o without_o any_o taste_n or_o spiritual_a feel_n of_o joy_n and_o comfort_n in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o and_o in_o a_o word_n be_v little_a or_o nothing_o affect_v either_o with_o god_n promise_n or_o threaten_n either_o with_o his_o mercy_n or_o with_o his_o judgement_n either_o with_o love_n and_o delight_n in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a or_o with_o hatred_n and_o dislike_n of_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a and_o therefore_o secure_o lie_v snort_v in_o his_o sin_n as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o fear_n of_o danger_n and_o take_v no_o care_n to_o better_v his_o present_a estate_n by_o rise_v out_o of_o they_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n §._o 5_o of_o insensible_a and_o sensible_a security_n in_o the_o faithful_a and_o this_o be_v that_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v incident_a to_o god_n dear_a child_n the_o which_o nevertheless_o may_v be_v distinguish_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a degree_n of_o it_o for_o either_o it_o be_v insensible_a and_o not_o perceive_v or_o else_o sensible_a and_o discern_v the_o former_a like_o a_o deep_a sleep_n do_v stupefy_v for_o the_o time_n of_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o all_o their_o sense_n and_o abuse_v their_o mind_n and_o imagination_n with_o deceive_a dream_n and_o false_a apprehension_n whereby_o they_o conceive_v that_o they_o be_v in_o good_a estate_n high_o in_o god_n favour_n and_o free_a from_o all_o danger_n and_o therefore_o secure_o go_v on_o in_o their_o sinful_a course_n without_o repentance_n and_o neglect_v the_o mean_n whereby_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n may_v be_v renew_a and_o repair_v in_o they_o or_o else_o use_v they_o after_o a_o cold_a and_o formal_a manner_n and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o holy_a david_n himself_o after_o his_o fearful_a fall_n into_o those_o grievous_a sin_n of_o adultery_n and_o murder_n till_o he_o be_v awake_v out_o of_o this_o 12._o 2._o sam._n 12._o dead_a sleep_n by_o that_o message_n which_o god_n by_o nathan_n send_v unto_o he_o and_o of_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n who_o in_o his_o carnal_a security_n bless_v himself_o with_o a_o false_a opinion_n that_o his_o estate_n be_v in_o such_o a_o degree_n of_o excellency_n and_o perfection_n that_o nothing_o be_v want_v unto_o 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o he_o whereas_o in_o truth_n he_o be_v exceed_v miserable_a poor_a blind_a and_o naked_a as_o our_o saviour_n testify_v the_o other_o security_n which_o be_v sensible_a bring_v the_o faithful_a but_o into_o a_o heavy_a slumber_n so_o as_o they_o may_v say_v with_o the_o spouse_n
matth._n 26._o 33._o secure_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n before_o he_o be_v try_v but_o when_o he_o see_v himself_o in_o some_o peril_n every_o scarecrow_n make_v he_o afraid_a and_o as_o 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o the_o true_a fear_n of_o god_n expel_v other_o fear_n like_o that_o wind_n which_o be_v strong_a in_o a_o whirlwind_n where_o diverse_a meet_v according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n we_o have_v not_o receive_v the_o spirit_n of_o bondage_n to_o fear_v again_o 15._o rom._n 8._o 15._o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n and_o because_o as_o saint_n john_n say_v perfect_a love_n 98._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 98._o cast_v out_o fear_n as_o the_o air_n give_v place_n to_o the_o good_a liquor_n when_o it_o be_v pour_v into_o a_o vessel_n and_o all_o other_o light_n vanish_v at_o the_o appear_v of_o the_o sun_n so_o contrariwise_o carnal_a security_n which_o be_v most_o contrary_a to_o fear_v when_o it_o be_v uphold_v with_o worldly_a safety_n and_o peace_n do_v give_v place_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o it_o which_o be_v enter_v cause_v we_o to_o fear_v shadow_n as_o well_o as_o substance_n and_o not_o only_o that_o which_o have_v be_v in_o truth_n but_o such_o false_a danger_n as_o we_o give_v be_v unto_o by_o imagination_n and_o fearful_a apprehension_n according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v they_o afraid_a where_o no_o fear_n be_v and_o that_o of_o the_o 5._o psal_n 53._o 5._o wise_a man_n the_o wicked_a flee_v when_o no_o man_n pursue_v but_o the_o righteous_a 1._o pro._n 28._o 1._o be_v bold_a as_o a_o lion_n §._o 11_o the_o seven_o sign_n be_v to_o run_v from_o god_n and_o to_o rest_v on_o inferior_a mean_n in_o danger_n and_o affliction_n the_o seven_o sign_n be_v when_o we_o run_v from_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o danger_n unto_o secundarie_n cause_n and_o inferior_a mean_n which_o fail_v we_o whole_o distrust_v god_n as_o not_o able_a or_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o and_o be_v forsake_v on_o all_o side_n we_o be_v 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it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o those_o of_o carnal_a security_n for_o it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o slothful_a and_o sluggish_a in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o more_o watchful_a over_o all_o our_o way_n that_o we_o may_v do_v all_o thing_n which_o be_v acceptable_a unto_o god_n from_o who_o we_o enjoy_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n and_o not_o commit_v any_o thing_n against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n which_o may_v disturb_v our_o sweet_a peace_n or_o deprive_v we_o of_o the_o inward_a joy_n of_o this_o spiritual_a security_n it_o do_v not_o make_v we_o more_o negligent_a and_o backward_o in_o holy_a duty_n but_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o all_o diligence_n and_o
approve_v ourselves_o to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o have_v his_o image_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n stamp_v on_o we_o and_o by_o yield_v in_o all_o thing_n obedience_n to_o his_o will_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n then_o will_v he_o give_v we_o the_o spirit_n of_o adoption_n which_o will_v cast_v out_o all_o servile_a fear_n and_o give_v we_o much_o confidence_n boldness_n and_o security_n in_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n §._o 6_o the_o sixth_o mean_n contempt_n of_o the_o world_n the_o sixth_o mean_n to_o enjoy_v this_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o cast_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n all_o carnal_a love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n and_o so_o to_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n as_o that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a if_o god_n so_o please_v to_o leave_v they_o as_o well_o as_o enjoy_v they_o for_o if_o have_v our_o desire_n mortify_v to_o the_o world_n we_o have_v learn_v with_o the_o apostle_n paul_n in_o whatsoever_o state_n we_o be_v therewith_o to_o be_v content_a if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o be_v 12._o phil._n 4._o 12._o abase_v and_o how_o to_o abound_v and_o be_v every_o where_n and_o in_o all_o thing_n instruct_v both_o to_o be_v full_a and_o to_o be_v hungry_a both_o to_o abound_v and_o to_o suffer_v need_n then_o may_v we_o in_o a_o great_a part_n be_v free_v from_o all_o carnal_a fear_n and_o both_o secure_o enjoy_v these_o transitory_a thing_n when_o god_n give_v they_o because_o it_o will_v not_o much_o trouble_v we_o if_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o take_v they_o away_o and_o also_o secure_o want_v they_o when_o god_n scant_v we_o of_o they_o because_o our_o desire_n and_o hope_n be_v moderate_a after_o their_o fruition_n for_o our_o fear_n hold_v a_o proportion_n with_o our_o love_n and_o hope_n neither_o can_v they_o seneca_n define_v timere_fw-la si_fw-la sperare_fw-la desieris_fw-la seneca_n be_v little_a if_o these_o be_v great_a nor_o contrariwise_o excessive_a and_o immoderate_a if_o these_o temper_a and_o overrule_v with_o reason_n and_o religion_n and_o therefore_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o love_n of_o earthly_a thing_n then_o may_v we_o hold_v they_o as_o child_n their_o bird_n which_o they_o be_v weary_a of_o in_o our_o open_a hand_n be_v secure_a and_o careless_a whether_o they_o stay_v with_o we_o or_o as_o solomon_n speak_v like_o the_o eagle_n betake_v themselves_o to_o their_o 5._o pro._n 23._o 5._o wing_n and_o flee_v away_o but_o if_o our_o affection_n and_o love_n be_v still_o fix_v and_o fasten_v on_o they_o then_o will_v we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o leave_v they_o and_o so_o always_o arbit_fw-la nemo_fw-la secuâ—us_fw-la est_fw-la in_o his_o bonis_fw-la que_fw-la potest_fw-la invitus_fw-la aâ—â—â—tere_fw-la august_n de_fw-fr lib._n arbit_fw-la in_o fear_n lest_o they_o be_v take_v from_o us._n for_o as_o one_o say_v no_o man_n can_v be_v secure_a in_o the_o fruition_n of_o that_o which_o he_o be_v altogether_o unwilling_a to_o lose_v and_o forgo_v §._o 7_o the_o seven_o mean_n to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a the_o five_o mean_n of_o spiritual_a security_n be_v to_o keep_v our_o heart_n upright_o and_o our_o conscience_n pure_a and_o undefiled_a from_o sin_n especial_o from_o such_o sin_n as_o be_v commit_v not_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o against_o knowledge_n and_o conscience_n or_o if_o we_o have_v fall_v into_o any_o such_o our_o second_o care_n must_v be_v to_o arise_v out_o of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o and_o to_o purge_v our_o conscience_n by_o bathe_v they_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o the_o 1._o hic_fw-la murus_fw-la abenâ—us_fw-la esto_fw-la niâ—_n conscire_fw-la sibi_fw-la nulla_fw-la pallescere_fw-la cull_v a_o horse_v epist_n l._n 1._o epist_n 1._o conscience_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o eye_n it_o must_v be_v keep_v clean_o and_o then_o it_o will_v be_v cheerful_a and_o quiet_a but_o if_o we_o nourish_v in_o it_o willing_o the_o least_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v little_a mote_n in_o our_o sight_n it_o will_v smart_v and_o rage_n and_o never_o be_v quiet_a till_o they_o be_v cast_v out_o and_o so_o long_o as_o we_o do_v thus_o preserve_v the_o peace_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n we_o may_v be_v secure_a and_o without_o 13._o exemplo_fw-la quodcuâ—que_fw-la malo_fw-la committitur_fw-la ipsi_fw-la displicet_fw-la authori_fw-la prima_fw-la haec_fw-la est_fw-la ultio_fw-la quod_fw-la se_fw-la iudice_fw-la nemo_fw-la nocens_fw-la ab_fw-la â—oluitur_fw-la improba_fw-la quamâ—is_fw-la gratia_fw-la fallacis_fw-la praeâ—oris_fw-la vicerit_fw-la urna_fw-la juvenal_n satyr_n 13._o fear_n because_o we_o have_v also_o peace_n with_o god_n for_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o not_o then_o have_v we_o confidence_n towards_o god_n as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v and_o whatsoever_o we_o ask_v we_o receive_v of_o he_o because_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o do_v those_o thing_n which_o be_v please_v in_o his_o sight_n but_o if_o our_o heart_n condemn_v we_o than_o will_v not_o god_n acquit_v we_o for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o our_o heart_n and_o know_v all_o thing_n so_o that_o only_o the_o pure_a conscience_n can_v be_v the_o secure_a conscience_n for_o sin_n be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o fear_n and_o therefore_o if_o iâ—_n be_v purge_v away_o there_o be_v no_o place_n for_o fear_n to_o lodge_v in_o but_o if_o sin_n remain_v and_o defile_v the_o heart_n and_o conscience_n there_o be_v no_o 21._o 1._o joh._n 4._o 20_o 21._o room_n for_o security_n for_o how_o can_v a_o man_n be_v secure_a that_o by_o guilt_n of_o sin_n be_v liable_a to_o god_n displeasure_n and_o have_v break_v the_o peace_n with_o he_o 105._o quid_fw-la prodest_fw-la recondere_fw-la se_fw-la &_o oculos_fw-la hominum_fw-la aâ—resque_fw-la vitare_fw-la bona_fw-la conscientia_fw-la turbam_fw-la advocate_n mala_fw-la etiam_fw-la in_o solitudine_fw-la anxia_fw-la atque_fw-la sollicita_fw-la est_fw-la si_fw-la honesta_fw-la sunt_fw-la quae_fw-la facis_fw-la omnes_fw-la sciant_fw-la si_fw-mi turpia_fw-la quid_fw-la refert_fw-la neminem_fw-la scire_fw-la cum_fw-la tuscias_fw-la o_o te_fw-la miserum_fw-la si_fw-la contemnâ—â—_n hunc_fw-la testem_fw-la senec._n epist_n 43._o socrates_n interregaâ—us_fw-la qui_fw-la securè_fw-la viverent_fw-la qui_fw-fr inquit_fw-la nihil_fw-la sibi_fw-la consciunt_fw-la mali_fw-la max._n in_o serm_n de_fw-fr curios_fw-la securitatis_fw-la magna_fw-la portio_fw-la est_fw-la nihil_fw-la imqui_fw-la facere_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec._n epist_n 105._o how_o can_v he_o not_o be_v full_a of_o fear_n that_o be_v daily_o in_o danger_n to_o be_v attach_v with_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o bear_v the_o deserve_a punishment_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o this_o the_o heathen_n see_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n namely_o that_o gild_n and_o fear_n innocency_n and_o 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