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towards_o they_o and_o in_o like_a manner_n our_o love_n of_o god_n fulfil_v all_o those_o other_o precept_n which_o comprehend_v our_o duty_n towards_o he_o for_o all_o that_o he_o require_v of_o we_o towards_o himself_o be_v neither_o more_o nor_o less_o than_o to_o honour_n and_o worship_v he_o to_o do_v nothing_o in_o all_o our_o behaviour_n that_o savour_v of_o disrespect_n towards_o he_o nor_o by_o any_o thought_n word_n or_o action_n to_o disgrace_n or_o contemn_v he_o but_o now_o nothing_o render_v any_o person_n so_o secure_a from_o contempt_n as_o our_o love_n and_o affection_n for_o he_o affront_v and_o reproach_n be_v a_o great_a part_n of_o enmity_n and_o despite_n and_o so_o can_v never_o proceed_v from_o we_o towards_o those_o who_o we_o love_v and_o value_n but_o this_o be_v always_o certain_a that_o if_o we_o be_v kind_o affect_v towards_o any_o person_n we_o shall_v not_o fail_v to_o express_v a_o due_a honour_n of_o he_o and_o bear_v he_o a_o just_a respect_n and_o veneration_n so_o that_o if_o we_o do_v indeed_o love_v god_n he_o be_v secure_a from_o all_o affront_n and_o disobedience_n be_v a_o most_o consummate_a reproach_n since_o our_o love_n will_v not_o permit_v we_o to_o dishonour_n it_o can_v never_o suffer_v we_o to_o disobey_v he_o thus_o mighty_a and_o powerful_a easy_a and_o natural_a a_o principle_n of_o a_o universal_a obedience_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n be_v a_o universal_a love_n it_o do_v the_o work_n without_o difficulty_n and_o carry_v we_o on_o to_o obey_v with_o ease_n in_o as_o much_o as_o all_o the_o particular_a precept_n and_o instance_n of_o obedience_n be_v but_o so_o many_o genuine_a effect_n and_o proper_a expression_n of_o it_o the_o effect_n of_o our_o love_n be_v the_o part_n of_o our_o obedience_n the_o product_n of_o our_o duty_n and_o religion_n as_o well_o as_o of_o our_o passion_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o most_o natural_a spring_n of_o our_o obedient_a service_n because_o it_o prompt_v we_o to_o the_o very_a same_o thing_n to_o which_o god_n have_v bind_v and_o oblige_v we_o by_o his_o precept_n but_o beside_o this_o way_n of_o a_o universal_a love_n influence_v a_o universal_a obedience_n through_o this_o coincidence_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n and_o the_o instance_n of_o duty_n our_o love_n of_o god_n who_o be_v our_o king_n and_o governor_n be_v a_o sure_a principle_n of_o our_o obedience_n to_o he_o be_v his_o precept_n instance_a not_o in_o the_o same_o thing_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o a_o general_a love_n which_o be_v the_o true_a case_n but_o in_o thing_n different_a from_o they_o for_o although_o our_o love_n will_v not_o prompt_v we_o to_o perform_v they_o by_o its_o natural_a tendency_n towards_o they_o and_o for_o their_o own_o sake_n yet_o it_o will_v through_o submission_n and_o duty_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o enjoin_v they_o it_o will_v make_v we_o deny_v ourselves_o to_o pleasure_v he_o and_o produce_v other_o effect_n than_o our_o own_o temper_n incline_v we_o to_o to_o do_v he_o service_n for_o as_o love_n be_v for_o do_v hurt_v to_o none_o so_o lest_o of_o all_o to_o governor_n it_o will_v give_v to_o every_o one_o their_o own_o but_o to_o they_o most_o especial_o now_o duty_n and_o service_n be_v that_o which_o we_o owe_v to_o our_o ruler_n and_o the_o proper_a way_n of_o love_n exert_v itself_o in_o that_o be_v by_o obedience_n if_o we_o love_v we_o shall_v be_v industrious_a to_o please_v and_o the_o only_a way_n of_o please_v they_o be_v by_o do_v what_o they_o command_v we_o for_o there_o be_v no_o such_o offence_n to_o a_o governor_n as_o the_o transgression_n of_o his_o law_n no_o injury_n like_o that_o of_o oppose_v his_o will_n and_o despise_v his_o authority_n to_o do_v this_o be_v to_o renounce_v all_o subjection_n and_o to_o cast_v off_o his_o yoke_n and_o so_o be_v not_o to_o express_v love_n but_o to_o declare_v enmity_n not_o affectionate_o to_o own_o but_o in_o open_a malice_n to_o defy_v he_o but_o if_o any_o man_n will_v contribute_v to_o his_o delight_n there_o be_v no_o way_n for_o that_o but_o by_o a_o performance_n of_o his_o pleasure_n it_o be_v nothing_o but_o our_o obedience_n that_o can_v add_v to_o his_o contentment_n or_o evidence_n our_o love_n for_o disobedience_n to_o our_o governor_n be_v clear_o the_o most_o profess_a hatred_n as_o the_o observance_n of_o our_o duty_n be_v the_o most_o allow_a instance_n of_o friendship_n and_o good_a will_n so_o that_o love_n be_v a_o spring_n and_o principle_n of_o our_o obedience_n not_o only_o because_o the_o commandment_n and_o it_o run_v parallel_n and_o the_o instance_n of_o god_n law_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o effect_n of_o a_o general_a love_n but_o also_o because_o our_o love_n of_o god_n will_v make_v we_o obey_v he_o even_o in_o such_o instance_n of_o duty_n as_o differ_v from_o they_o for_o all_o that_o aversion_n which_o we_o have_v to_o the_o thing_n command_v will_v be_v outweigh_v by_o our_o desire_n to_o please_v he_o who_o command_v it_o and_o although_o we_o shall_v neglect_v it_o upon_o its_o own_o yet_o for_o his_o sake_n we_o shall_v certain_o fulfil_v and_o perform_v it_o and_o because_o our_o love_n of_o god_n and_o man_n be_v so_o natural_a a_o spring_n and_o so_o sweet_a and_o easy_a a_o principle_n to_o produce_v in_o we_o a_o perfect_a and_o entire_a obedience_n to_o all_o those_o law_n which_o concern_v either_o or_o to_o any_o other_o therefore_o have_v god_n promise_v so_o noble_o to_o reward_v it_o he_o never_o intend_v to_o crown_v a_o idle_a and_o unworking_a love_n but_o such_o only_a as_o be_v active_a and_o industrious_a for_o when_o he_o say_v that_o he_o who_o love_v god_n and_o man_n be_v know_v of_o god_n and_o accept_v by_o he_o and_o bear_v of_o he_o and_o that_o god_n dwell_v in_o he_o and_o have_v prepare_v heaven_n for_o he_o he_o speak_v metonymical_o and_o mean_v all_o the_o while_n a_o love_n with_o these_o religious_a effect_n a_o love_n that_o be_v productive_a of_o a_o entire_a service_n and_o obedience_n and_o to_o this_o point_n the_o scripture_n speak_v full_o for_o as_o for_o our_o love_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o be_v plain_o of_o no_o account_n in_o his_o judgement_n but_o when_o it_o make_v we_o keep_v his_o command_n and_o become_v industrious_o obedient_a if_o you_o love_n i_o say_v christ_n keep_v my_o commandment_n for_o he_o that_o have_v my_o commandment_n and_o keep_v they_o he_o it_o be_v that_o love_v i_o and_o he_o only_o who_o so_o love_v i_o in_o obey_v i_o shall_v be_v belove_v of_o my_o father_n and_o i_o will_v love_v he_o john_n 14.15_o 21._o whoso_o keep_v god_n word_n say_v saint_n t_o john_n in_o he_o very_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n make_v perfect_a and_o hereby_o it_o be_v by_o this_o perfection_n of_o love_n in_o obedience_n that_o we_o know_v we_o be_v in_o he_o 1_o john_n 2.5_o but_o if_o we_o have_v only_o a_o pretend_a verbal_a love_n or_o a_o inward_a passion_n for_o god_n and_o show_v no_o sign_n or_o effect_n of_o it_o in_o our_o obedient_a work_n and_o action_n we_o shall_v be_v as_o far_o from_o be_v accept_v by_o he_o as_o we_o be_v from_o any_o true_a and_o real_a service_n of_o he_o he_o will_v look_v upon_o all_o our_o profession_n only_o as_o vain_a speech_n and_o downright_a flattery_n but_o will_v not_o esteem_v it_o as_o have_v any_o thing_n of_o sober_a truth_n and_o reality_n for_o whosoever_o have_v this_o world_n good_n and_o see_v his_o brother_n have_v need_v and_o obey_v not_o god_n command_n of_o show_v mercy_n and_o the_o case_n be_v the_o same_o in_o other_o instance_n but_o shut_v up_o his_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n from_o he_o how_o dwell_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o he_o 1_o john_n 3.17_o and_o then_o as_o for_o our_o love_n of_o our_o brethren_n it_o do_v not_o at_o all_o avail_v we_o unto_o mercy_n and_o life_n unless_o it_o make_v we_o perform_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v require_v of_o we_o by_o the_o law_n of_o justice_n charity_n and_o beneficence_n towards_o they_o my_o little_a child_n say_v saint_n t_o john_n let_v we_o not_o love_v only_o in_o word_n and_o in_o tongue_n but_o in_o deed_n also_o and_o in_o truth_n for_o it_o be_v hereby_o by_o this_o operative_a love_n that_o we_o know_v we_o be_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o shall_v assure_v our_o heart_n in_o full_a confidence_n of_o his_o mercy_n before_o he_o 1_o john_n 3.18_o 19_o our_o love_n to_o they_o be_v to_o be_v manifest_v as_o christ_n be_v to_o we_o viz._n in_o good_a effect_n and_o a_o real_a service_n yea_o when_o occasion_n require_v it_o and_o their_o eternal_a weal_n may_v be_v very_o much_o promote_v
of_o both_o be_v whoredom_n or_o bare_a fornication_n and_o this_o when_o the_o party_n be_v too_o near_o ally_v be_v call_v incest_n 2._o by_o force_v of_o one_o and_o then_o it_o be_v rape_n or_o ravish_v which_o vice_n saint_n t_o paul_n express_v by_o that_o 〈◊〉_d word_n which_o we_o translate_v extortioner_n 1_o cor._n 5.11_o and_o chap._n 6.10_o four_o to_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n and_o contentment_n with_o our_o present_a condition_n be_v oppose_v covetousness_n which_o be_v a_o immoderate_a love_n of_o the_o world_n or_o a_o unsatisfiedness_n with_o what_o we_o have_v and_o a_o 〈◊〉_d insatiable_a desire_n of_o more_o and_o grudge_v or_o repine_v five_o to_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n be_v oppose_v our_o be_v scandalize_v or_o turn_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o duty_n and_o obedience_n by_o reason_n of_o it_o or_o a_o politic_a and_o selfish_a desert_v of_o our_o duty_n to_o avoid_v it_o six_o to_o diligence_n and_o watchfulness_n in_o do_v of_o our_o duty_n be_v oppose_v a_o heedlessness_n of_o it_o and_o remiss_a application_n to_o it_o which_o be_v carelessness_n and_o idleness_n seven_o to_o patience_n in_o suffer_v for_o it_o be_v oppose_v a_o immoderate_a dread_n of_o pain_n and_o dishonest_a avoidance_n of_o it_o which_o be_v softness_n and_o fearfulness_n eight_o to_o mortification_n and_o self-denial_n be_v oppose_v self-love_n and_o self-pleasing_a which_o as_o it_o be_v a_o industrious_a care_n to_o please_v and_o gratify_v our_o bodily_a sense_n be_v call_v sensuality_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o ready_a and_o constant_a serve_v and_o obey_v the_o lust_n and_o desire_n of_o the_o flesh_n especial_o when_o they_o carry_v we_o against_o the_o command_n of_o god_n be_v call_v carnality_n these_o be_v those_o vice_n and_o breach_n of_o duty_n towards_o ourselves_o which_o god_n law_n have_v prohibit_v under_o the_o pain_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n as_o the_o other_o be_v such_o virtue_n as_o under_o the_o same_o penalty_n he_o exact_v of_o we_o so_o that_o in_o the_o general_a law_n of_o sobriety_n we_o see_v be_v contain_v all_o these_o follow_v whether_o command_v or_o forbid_v law_n the_o command_a law_n of_o humility_n of_o heavenly-mindedness_a of_o temperance_n of_o sobriety_n of_o charity_n of_o continence_n of_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n and_o contentment_n of_o courage_n and_o take_v up_o the_o cross_n of_o diligence_n and_o watchfulness_n of_o patience_n of_o mortification_n and_o self-denial_n and_o opposite_a to_o these_o the_o forbid_a law_n against_o pride_n against_o arrogance_n or_o ostentation_n against_o vainglory_n against_o ambition_n against_o haughtiness_n against_o insolence_n against_o imperiousness_n against_o dogmaticalness_n against_o envious_a backbiting_a against_o emulation_n against_o worldliness_n against_o intemperance_n against_o gluttony_n against_o voluptuousness_n against_o drunkenness_n against_o revel_v against_o incontinence_n against_o lasciviousness_n or_o wantonness_n against_o filthiness_n against_o obscene_a jesting_n against_o impurity_n or_o uncleanness_n against_o sodomy_n against_o effeminateness_n against_o adultery_n against_o fornication_n against_o whoredom_n against_o incest_n against_o rape_n against_o covetousness_n against_o grudge_v and_o repine_v against_o refuse_v or_o be_v scandal_v at_o the_o cross_n against_o idleness_n and_o carelessness_n against_o fearfulness_n and_o softness_n against_o self-love_n against_o carnality_n against_o sensuality_n chap._n ii_o of_o love_n the_o epitome_n of_o duty_n towards_o god_n and_o man_n and_o of_o the_o particular_a law_n comprehend_v under_o piety_n towards_o god_n the_o content_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n both_o comprehend_v in_o one_o general_a duty_n love_n it_o the_o epitome_n of_o our_o duty_n the_o great_a happiness_n of_o a_o good_a nature_n the_o kind_a temper_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n the_o great_a duty_n to_o god_n be_v honour_n the_o outward_a expression_n whereof_o be_v worship_n the_o great_a offence_n be_v dishonour_n of_o the_o several_a duty_n and_o transgression_n contain_v under_o both_o for_o the_o two_o remain_a member_n in_o saint_n to_o paul_n division_n viz._n godliness_n or_o piety_n and_o righteousness_n which_o require_v something_o from_o we_o to_o god_n or_o to_o our_o neighbour_n they_o may_v yet_o be_v reduce_v into_o a_o narrow_a compass_n and_o be_v both_o comprise_v in_o that_o one_o word_n love_n for_o all_o that_o ever_o god_n require_v of_o we_o either_o to_o himself_o or_o towards_o other_o man_n be_v only_o hearty_o and_o effectual_o to_o love_n they_o and_o this_o abridgement_n of_o our_o whole_a duty_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o two_o remain_a part_n of_o it_o towards_o god_n and_o man_n into_o that_o one_o compendious_a law_n of_o love_n be_v no_o more_o than_o what_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n paul_n have_v already_o make_v to_o our_o hand_n for_o hear_v how_o they_o speak_v of_o it_o jesus_n say_v unto_o the_o lawyer_n thou_o shall_v love_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o all_o thy_o mind_n this_o be_v the_o first_o and_o great_a commandment_n and_o the_o second_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o thou_o shall_v love_v thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o on_o these_o two_o which_o in_o the_o thing_n command_v love_n be_v but_o one_o hang_v all_o the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n viz._n which_o meddle_v not_o with_o our_o duty_n towards_o ourselves_o but_o only_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n and_o the_o prophet_n matth._n 22.37_o 38_o 39_o 40._o and_o s_o t_o paul_n speak_v home_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n by_o love_n say_v he_o serve_v one_o another_o for_o all_o the_o law_n be_v fulfil_v in_o one_o word_n even_o this_o thou_o shall_v love_n thy_o neighbour_n as_o thyself_o gal._n 5.13_o 14._o and_o speak_v again_o of_o the_o law_n concern_v our_o neighbour_n he_o 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time_n forget_v it_o and_o be_v not_o touch_v with_o any_o grateful_a sense_n or_o affectionate_a resentment_n upon_o it_o which_o be_v unthankfulness_n 4._o his_o power_n and_o justice_n by_o a_o bold_a venture_n upon_o any_o thing_n that_o offend_v he_o as_o if_o we_o neither_o value_v his_o favour_n nor_o displeasure_n which_o be_v fearlessness_n 2._o outward_o in_o our_o life_n and_o practice_n when_o by_o something_o in_o they_o we_o reproach_n and_o vilify_v either_o 1._o his_o wisdom_n and_o authority_n 1._o in_o dispute_v and_o strive_v against_o his_o disposal_n when_o we_o quarrel_v at_o they_o as_o unwise_o order_v and_o will_v correct_v and_o better_v they_o ourselves_o which_o be_v contumacy_n or_o repine_v 2._o in_o break_v his_o command_n when_o we_o reject_v his_o pleasure_n and_o prefer_v our_o own_o which_o be_v disobedience_n 2._o his_o name_n when_o we_o use_v it_o irreverent_o by_o invoke_v or_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o judge_v we_o according_a to_o our_o faithfulness_n in_o what_o we_o speak_v either_o customary_o and_o light_o upon_o trivial_a or_o no_o occasion_n which_o be_v common_a swear_n or_o false_o when_o we_o either_o at_o present_a mean_n or_o afterward_o perform_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o we_o promise_v or_o affirm_v before_o he_o which_o be_v perjury_n 3._o his_o word_n or_o minister_n or_o other_o thing_n consecrate_v to_o he_o when_o we_o treat_v and_o use_v they_o as_o vile_a and_o common_a thing_n in_o a_o careless_a unmannerly_a way_n or_o as_o it_o often_o happen_v in_o mirth_n and_o mockery_n which_o be_v profaneness_n and_o these_o be_v such_o expression_n and_o effect_n of_o our_o hatred_n of_o god_n as_o make_v up_o the_o body_n of_o impiety_n or_o transgression_n immediate_o against_o god_n himself_o all_o which_o
he_o have_v most_o strict_o forbid_v so_o that_o for_o our_o whole_a duty_n towards_o god_n which_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o general_a law_n of_o piety_n or_o godliness_n it_o contain_v in_o it_o all_o these_o effect_n of_o love_n which_o be_v command_v duty_n as_o ungodliness_n or_o impiety_n contain_v all_o these_o expression_n of_o hatred_n which_o be_v so_o many_o particular_a forbid_a sin_n the_o law_n command_v be_v the_o law_n of_o honour_n of_o worship_n of_o faith_n of_o love_n of_o zeal_n of_o trust_n and_o dependence_n of_o prayer_n of_o thankfulness_n of_o fear_n of_o submission_n and_o resignedness_n of_o obedience_n and_o the_o law_n forbid_v be_v the_o law_n against_o dishonour_n against_o atheism_n against_o deny_v providence_n against_o blasphemy_n against_o superstition_n against_o idolatry_n against_o witchcraft_n and_o sorcery_n against_o foolishness_n against_o headiness_n against_o unbelief_n against_o hate_v god_n against_o want_n of_o zeal_n against_o distrust_n 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the_o particular_a sin_n reducible_a to_o unpeaceableness_n of_o the_o latitude_n of_o the_o word_n neighbour_n to_o who_o all_o these_o dutiful_a expression_n be_v due_a it_o be_v narrowness_n in_o the_o jewish_a sense_n it_o be_v universality_n in_o the_o christian._n for_o the_o three_o general_a duty_n righteousness_n or_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n our_o love_n of_o man_n will_v lead_v we_o into_o the_o several_a law_n which_o it_o contain_v for_o the_o first_o effect_n of_o love_n our_o do_n no_o hurt_n or_o injury_n to_o any_o man_n find_v all_o the_o law_n of_o justice_n and_o the_o latter_a our_o do_v good_a and_o show_v all_o kindness_n find_v all_o the_o particular_a law_n of_o charity_n in_o which_o two_o be_v comprehend_v all_o those_o several_a duty_n which_o god_n have_v enjoin_v towards_o other_o man_n the_o first_o i_o say_v find_v all_o the_o particular_a law_n of_o justice_n for_o in_o that_o we_o do_v no_o evil_a or_o injury_n to_o our_o neighbour_n 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unfaithfulness_n or_o perfidy_n 4._o in_o his_o bed_n by_o invade_v that_o which_o the_o contract_n of_o marriage_n have_v make_v inviolable_a which_o be_v adultery_n 5._o in_o his_o good_n or_o estate_n and_o all_o wrong_n herein_o proceed_v from_o our_o unsatisfiedness_n with_o our_o own_o and_o our_o greedy_a longing_n and_o ungovernable_a desire_n of_o that_o which_o be_v he_o which_o be_v covetousness_n the_o effect_n and_o instance_n whereof_o be_v 1._o in_o take_v away_o from_o he_o that_o which_o be_v he_o either_o 1._o direct_o by_o secret_a or_o open_a force_n and_o without_o his_o knowledge_n and_o consent_n which_o be_v steal_v or_o robbery_n 2._o indirect_o or_o by_o force_v his_o allowance_n and_o extort_v a_o necessitate_a consent_n from_o he_o which_o be_v do_v by_o take_v advantage_n 1._o of_o his_o impotence_n and_o inability_n to_o resist_v and_o contend_v with_o we_o which_o be_v oppression_n 2._o of_o his_o necessity_n when_o he_o can_v be_v without_o something_o which_o we_o have_v and_o so_o be_v force_v to_o take_v it_o upon_o our_o own_o term_n which_o be_v extortion_n and_o depress_v in_o bargain_v 3._o of_o his_o ignorance_n when_o we_o outwit_v he_o and_o trepan_n and_o overreach_v he_o in_o bargain_v and_o commerce_n which_o be_v circumvention_n fraud_n or_o deceit_n the_o wiliness_n and_o subtle_a art_n wherein_o be_v call_v craftiness_n 2._o in_o deny_v all_o kindness_n and_o good_a thing_n to_o he_o in_o unmercifulness_n uncharitableness_n etc._n etc._n of_o which_o i_o shall_v discourse_v under_o the_o next_o head_n all_o these_o particular_n of_o justice_n now_o mention_v be_v natural_a effect_n of_o love_n to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o make_v we_o keep_v off_o from_o offer_v any_o injury_n or_o do_v any_o evil_n to_o he_o upon_o which_o account_n saint_n t_o paul_n say_v of_o it_o that_o as_o for_o these_o particular_a law_n of_o justice_n it_o fulfil_v they_o all_o which_o he_o show_v by_o a_o induction_n of_o 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the_o church_n against_o tumult_n so_o that_o in_o this_o three_o branch_n of_o duty_n righteousness_n or_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n be_v imply_v all_o these_o several_a whether_o command_v or_o forbid_v law_n which_o be_v comprehend_v under_o these_o three_o general_a virtue_n viz._n justice_n charity_n and_o peace_n and_o as_o for_o all_o the_o thing_n which_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v by_o all_o these_o law_n they_o be_v due_a to_o our_o neighbour_n in_o the_o great_a latitude_n and_o utmost_a generality_n of_o that_o name_n as_o it_o signify_v any_o who_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o of_o all_o mankind_n the_o jew_n indeed_o be_v of_o a_o narrow_a spirit_n and_o of_o a_o more_o contract_a kindness_n they_o think_v themselves_o bind_v to_o exercise_v all_o that_o justice_n and_o charity_n which_o their_o law_n require_v towards_o the_o man_n of_o their_o own_o nation_n or_o such_o of_o the_o gentile_n who_o leave_v their_o heathen_a idolatry_n will_v become_v 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man_n of_o what_o nation_n soever_o common_a or_o unclean_a
tenderness_n of_o love_n and_o kindness_n which_o shall_v result_v from_o the_o intimate_a nearness_n of_o their_o relation_n be_v estrangedness_n and_o as_o proceed_n high_a to_o ill-will_n and_o expression_n of_o a_o embitter_v mind_n as_o it_o cause_v for_o the_o present_a wrangle_n and_o debate_n it_o be_v strife_n or_o contention_n and_o as_o fester_v into_o a_o habitual_a displeasure_n and_o last_a regret_n it_o be_v hatred_n or_o enmity_n and_o as_o break_v out_o in_o a_o proclamation_n of_o each_o other_o weakness_n evil_o speak_v or_o publish_v each_o other_o infirmity_n 3._o as_o do_v no_o good_a to_o each_o other_o themselves_o so_o seek_v none_o from_o god_n which_o be_v not_o pray_v for_o each_o other_o 4._o a_o avoidance_n of_o each_o other_o bed_n and_o be_v false_a to_o the_o marriage_n covenant_n about_o it_o which_o be_v adultery_n but_o if_o this_o unfaithfulness_n real_o be_v not_o but_o through_o the_o suspicious_a temper_n of_o one_o side_n be_v only_o 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he_o which_o be_v dishonour_n which_o be_v join_v with_o a_o contemptuous_a and_o fearless_a behaviour_n towards_o he_o be_v irreverence_n and_o this_o will_v effect_v 1._o a_o backwardness_n and_o utter_a averseness_n to_o do_v unbidden_a what_o will_v delight_v and_o please_v he_o which_o be_v nonobservance_n or_o what_o be_v command_v by_o he_o which_o be_v disobedience_n 2._o a_o refusal_n or_o open_a reluctance_n in_o undergo_a that_o restraint_n which_o he_o impose_v which_o be_v cast_v off_o his_o yoke_n or_o unsubjection_n so_o that_o in_o this_o relation_n of_o husband_n and_o wife_n the_o effect_n of_o hatred_n or_o law_n forbid_v be_v to_o both_o party_n the_o law_n against_o unconcernedness_n in_o each_o other_o condition_n against_o not_o bear_v each_o other_o infirmity_n against_o provoke_v one_o another_o against_o estrangedness_n against_o strife_n and_o contention_n against_o hatred_n and_o enmity_n against_o publish_v each_o other_o infirmity_n against_o not_o pray_v for_o each_o other_o against_o adultery_n against_o jealousy_n to_o the_o husband_n towards_o the_o wife_n the_o law_n against_o not_o maintain_v she_o against_o not_o protect_v she_o against_o imperiousness_n against_o uncompliance_n or_o uncondescension_n to_o the_o wife_n towards_o her_o husband_n the_o law_n against_o dishonour_n against_o irreverence_n against_o unobservance_n against_o disobedience_n against_o cast_v off_o his_o yoke_n or_o unsubjection_n 2._o the_o second_o domestic_a relation_n be_v that_o of_o parent_n and_o child_n and_o in_o this_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n and_o particular_n of_o duty_n be_v either_o 1._o on_o the_o parent_n side_n towards_o their_o child_n as_o be_v 1._o from_o the_o extraordinary_a nearness_n that_o their_o child_n have_v to_o they_o be_v part_n even_o of_o their_o own_o body_n that_o most_o heighten_a tenderness_n and_o kindness_n which_o because_o it_o be_v find_v in_o all_o animal_n in_o nature_n towards_o their_o own_o offspring_n be_v call_v natural_a affection_n 2._o from_o their_o child_n helplesness_n and_o want_n their_o care_n over_o they_o which_o be_v take_v up_o 1._o with_o respect_n to_o this_o world_n and_o that_o in_o behalf_n 1._o of_o their_o body_n by_o provide_v for_o they_o all_o due_a necessary_n and_o conveniency_n both_o whilst_o they_o be_v under_o they_o and_o against_o the_o time_n that_o they_o go_v out_o from_o they_o which_o be_v provision_n maintenance_n 2._o of_o their_o whole_a person_n both_o body_n and_o soul_n by_o train_v they_o up_o in_o the_o best_a way_n they_o can_v whereby_o to_o render_v they_o profitable_a in_o their_o station_n and_o useful_a member_n of_o society_n which_o be_v good_a and_o honest_a education_n in_o the_o management_n whereof_o the_o use_n of_o their_o power_n over_o they_o not_o in_o a_o rigorous_a and_o austere_a but_o a_o tender_a oblige_a way_n be_v love_a government_n 2._o with_o respect_n to_o the_o next_o world_n and_o that_o be_v by_o cause_v they_o to_o be_v due_o instruct_v in_o religion_n and_o stamp_v with_o virtuous_a impression_n which_o saint_n to_o paul_n call_v bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o lord_n ephes._n 6.4_o and_o for_o those_o thing_n which_o they_o can_v procure_v for_o they_o by_o themselves_o beg_v of_o they_o from_o god_n bounty_n by_o prayer_n for_o they_o 2._o on_o the_o child_n side_n towards_o their_o parent_n where_o beside_o the_o duty_n of_o natural_a affection_n common_a to_o they_o with_o the_o parent_n love_v effect_n 1._o a_o opinion_n of_o their_o pre-eminence_n and_o authority_n over_o they_o which_o be_v honour_n and_o this_o when_o it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o awful_a regard_n to_o they_o and_o a_o fear_n of_o offend_v they_o be_v reverence_n 2._o whilst_o they_o be_v under_o they_o a_o ready_a cheerfulness_n in_o perform_v all_o that_o they_o command_v which_o be_v obedience_n and_o in_o bear_v and_o undergo_a all_o that_o they_o impose_v which_o be_v submission_n or_o subjection_n 3._o when_o either_o they_o be_v under_o they_o or_o go_v from_o they_o a_o readiness_n upon_o occasion_n to_o requite_v all_o their_o care_n and_o kindness_n in_o support_v and_o relieve_v they_o which_o the_o apostle_n call_v requite_v their_o parent_n 1_o tim._n 5.4_o 4._o and_o in_o such_o thing_n wherewith_o they_o can_v supply_v they_o of_o themselves_o entreat_v god_n on_o their_o behalf_n which_o be_v pray_v for_o they_o so_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n and_o instance_n of_o duty_n in_o this_o relation_n be_v from_o the_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n the_o law_n of_o natural_a affection_n of_o maintenance_n and_o provision_n of_o honest_a education_n of_o love_a government_n of_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o the_o institution_n and_o fear_n of_o god_n of_o prayer_n for_o they_o from_o the_o child_n towards_o their_o parent_n the_o law_n of_o honour_n of_o reverence_n of_o obedience_n of_o subjection_n of_o requite_v upon_o occasion_n their_o care_n and_o kindness_n of_o prayer_n for_o they_o and_o opposite_a to_o these_o effect_n of_o love_n which_o be_v so_o many_o command_v duty_n the_o effect_n of_o hatred_n in_o this_o relation_n which_o be_v so_o many_o particular_a forbid_a sin_n be_v these_o that_o follow_v 1._o in_o parent_n towards_o their_o child_n it_o will_v produce_v a_o coldness_n of_o heart_n and_o unconcernedness_n for_o they_o which_o be_v be_v void_a of_o natural_a affection_n which_o will_v effect_v 1._o as_o to_o their_o care_n for_o they_o a_o neglect_v to_o provide_v for_o their_o present_a maintenance_n or_o future_a support_n which_o be_v condemn_v by_o saint_n t_o paul_n under_o the_o name_n of_o not_o provide_v for_o those_o of_o our_o own_o house_n 1_o tim_n 5.8_o 2._o as_o to_o their_o government_n and_o conduct_n of_o they_o a_o untoward_a exercise_n and_o employment_n of_o it_o where_o there_o be_v no_o just_a need_n or_o a_o neglect_n of_o it_o where_o there_o be_v for_o it_o will_v produce_v 1._o as_o to_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o child_n a_o utter_a carelessness_n of_o they_o when_o the_o parent_n neglect_v to_o teach_v and_o inure_v they_o to_o such_o thing_n as_o may_v render_v they_o dutiful_a to_o god_n and_o useful_a in_o society_n and_o contrariwise_o accustom_v and_o bring_v they_o up_o in_o idleness_n vanity_n or_o wickedness_n which_o be_v irreligious_a or_o evil_a education_n 2._o as_o to_o thing_n that_o be_v unnecessary_a and_o indifferent_a a_o great_a strictness_n and_o severity_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o command_v or_o impose_v thing_n without_o reason_n necessity_n or_o convenience_n or_o convenient_a thing_n with_o imperious_a harshness_n or_o unreasonable_a rigour_n only_o out_o of_o wantonness_n of_o authority_n and_o plenitude_n of_o power_n which_o instead_o of_o exciting_a they_o to_o a_o cheerful_a obedience_n be_v apt_a to_o move_v in_o they_o a_o irksome_a regret_n which_o be_v provoke_v they_o to_o anger_n 3._o and_o instead_o of_o pray_v for_o
willingness_n of_o their_o own_o mind_n which_o will_v make_v they_o do_v it_o whether_o he_o be_v with_o they_o or_o absent_a from_o they_o which_o in_o the_o same_o place_n be_v call_v obey_v with_o good_a will_n and_o from_o the_o heart_n ephes._n 6.6_o 7._o 3._o in_o those_o thing_n which_o he_o impose_v and_o inflict_v whether_o they_o be_v just_a or_o even_o injust_a if_o light_n and_o tolerable_a a_o quiet_a and_o uncontend_a submission_n which_o be_v patience_n and_o subjection_n 4._o and_o in_o those_o thing_n wherein_o they_o can_v advantage_v he_o themselves_o commend_v he_o to_o almighty_a god_n by_o prayer_n for_o he_o so_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o love_n or_o command_a law_n in_o this_o relation_n be_v on_o the_o master_n side_n the_o law_n of_o maintenance_n of_o religious_a instruction_n of_o a_o just_a and_o equal_a government_n of_o they_o of_o kindness_n and_o equity_n in_o command_v of_o forbearance_n and_o moderation_n in_o threaten_v of_o punctual_a payment_n of_o the_o wage_n of_o the_o hireling_n of_o pray_v for_o they_o on_o the_o servant_n the_o law_n of_o honour_n of_o reverence_n of_o observance_n of_o conceal_v and_o excuse_v their_o master_n defect_n of_o vindicate_v their_o injure_a reputation_n of_o fidelity_n of_o obedience_n of_o diligence_n of_o willing_a and_o hearty_a service_n of_o patient_a submission_n and_o subjection_n of_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o opposite_a to_o these_o be_v all_o the_o effect_n of_o hatred_n which_o will_v be_v instance_a in_o these_o particular_n 1._o from_o the_o master_n towards_o their_o servant_n it_o will_v produce_v 1._o a_o carelessness_n of_o what_o become_v of_o their_o servant_n whether_o as_o to_o 1._o their_o body_n in_o not_o due_o maintain_v or_o provide_v for_o they_o 2._o their_o soul_n in_o not_o catechise_v or_o instruct_v of_o they_o 2._o a_o government_n of_o they_o which_o be_v cruel_a and_o rigorous_a and_o this_o be_v a_o deal_n otherwise_o with_o they_o than_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o be_v deal_v with_o ourselves_o be_v unequal_a government_n which_o be_v express_v 1._o in_o the_o injustice_n and_o severity_n of_o our_o command_n when_o we_o enjoin_v what_o god_n forbid_v which_o be_v unlawful_a or_o what_o tend_v not_o to_o benefit_v ourselves_o but_o only_o to_o vex_v and_o trouble_v they_o which_o be_v unprofitable_a or_o what_o be_v either_o above_o their_o strength_n or_o exceed_v hard_o for_o it_o which_o be_v unproportionable_a and_o this_o be_v unjustness_n and_o wantonness_n and_o rigour_n in_o command_v which_o if_o it_o be_v act_v in_o a_o contemptuous_a haughtiness_n and_o peremptory_a way_n be_v imperiousness_n 2._o in_o the_o injustice_n and_o hardship_n of_o our_o threaten_n and_o punishment_n when_o we_o use_v they_o without_o occasion_n or_o more_o than_o needs_o when_o there_o be_v occasion_n for_o they_o which_o be_v immoderate_a threaten_n or_o punish_v and_o this_o as_o it_o vent_v itself_o in_o bitter_a word_n and_o vehemence_n of_o vilify_a expression_n a_o fault_n that_o be_v incident_a to_o proud_a hasty_a folk_n and_o lordly_a master_n be_v rail_v at_o they_o 3._o in_o the_o dishonesty_n and_o dilatoriness_n of_o our_o reward_n when_o we_o either_o pay_v not_o at_o all_o that_o which_o be_v covenant_v for_o their_o service_n or_o cut_v it_o short_a or_o delay_v it_o long_o when_o their_o necessity_n call_v for_o it_o instant_o which_o be_v defraud_v or_o keep_v back_o the_o wage_n of_o the_o hireling_n 3._o and_o beside_o all_o the_o kindness_n which_o we_o deny_v they_o ourselves_o neglect_v to_o seek_v for_o any_o thing_n for_o they_o at_o god_n hand_n by_o not_o pray_v for_o they_o or_o curse_v and_o imprecate_v they_o which_o be_v pray_v against_o they_o 2._o from_o the_o servant_n towards_o their_o master_n where_o the_o effect_n of_o hatred_n be_v 1._o a_o disesteem_a and_o contemptuous_a opinion_n of_o their_o master_n as_o person_n of_o no_o worth_n or_o pre-eminence_n above_o themselves_o which_o be_v dishonour_n and_o this_o when_o it_o be_v evidence_v in_o a_o careless_a and_o disrespectful_a behaviour_n towards_o they_o which_o argue_v they_o to_o stand_v in_o no_o fear_n or_o awe_n of_o they_o be_v irreverence_n 2._o a_o industrious_a neglect_n of_o such_o thing_n as_o they_o know_v be_v please_a and_o acceptable_a to_o he_o and_o venture_v upon_o other_o that_o will_v disgust_v and_o offend_v he_o which_o be_v nonobservance_n two_o particular_a expression_n whereof_o be_v 1._o as_o to_o his_o or_o his_o family_n defect_n at_o home_n a_o publish_n and_o aggravation_n of_o they_o 2._o as_o to_o his_o reputation_n abroad_o a_o suffering_n it_o to_o lie_v under_o imputation_n that_o be_v undeserved_a which_o be_v not_o vindicate_v he_o 3._o a_o endamagement_n of_o their_o master_n good_n concern_v and_o authority_n by_o show_v 1._o in_o what_o their_o master_n entrust_v they_o falseness_n or_o non-performance_n which_o be_v unfaithfulness_n and_o if_o it_o be_v instance_a in_o make_v away_o such_o good_n or_o money_n as_o be_v commit_v to_o they_o 1._o to_o their_o own_o luxury_n and_o pleasure_n by_o such_o way_n as_o our_o saviour_n set_v down_o of_o eat_v drink_v and_o keep_v ill_a company_n matth._n 24.49_o it_o be_v wastfulness_n of_o their_o master_n good_n 2._o to_o their_o own_o private_a profit_n and_o secret_a enrichment_n it_o be_v purloin_v 2._o in_o what_o their_o master_n command_n a_o careless_a omission_n of_o it_o or_o act_v against_o it_o which_o be_v disobedience_n whether_o this_o be_v express_v 1._o in_o question_v and_o dispute_v the_o fitness_n and_o convenience_n of_o what_o they_o enjoin_v instead_o of_o do_v and_o perform_v it_o which_o saint_n to_o paul_n call_v answer_v again_o or_o 〈◊〉_d speak_v against_o and_o contradict_v it_o tit._n 2.9_o 2._o in_o a_o slow_a and_o lazy_a application_n of_o themselves_o to_o it_o when_o they_o do_v set_v about_o it_o which_o be_v slothfulness_n 3._o in_o a_o laborious_a dispatch_n of_o what_o they_o be_v command_v only_o whilst_o their_o master_n eye_n be_v over_o they_o but_o slacken_v all_o again_o when_o he_o be_v go_v from_o they_o do_v all_o thing_n out_o of_o dread_n but_o nothing_o out_o of_o choice_n and_o good_a will_n which_o be_v eye-service_n 3._o in_o what_o their_o master_n impose_v or_o inflict_v a_o not_o endure_v or_o rest_v under_o it_o which_o be_v contumacy_n or_o resistance_n 4._o and_o in_o such_o thing_n as_o god_n be_v to_o bestow_v on_o they_o a_o not_o seek_v to_o he_o by_o prayer_n on_o their_o behalf_n but_o pray_v against_o they_o so_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o ill_a will_n and_o hatred_n or_o law_n forbid_v in_o this_o relation_n be_v on_o the_o master_n side_n the_o law_n against_o not_o provide_v maintenance_n for_o his_o servant_n against_o not_o catechise_n or_o instruct_v he_o against_o unequal_a government_n against_o unjustness_n wantonness_n and_o rigour_n in_o command_v against_o imperiousness_n against_o immoderate_a threaten_n against_o rail_v against_o defraud_v or_o keep_v back_o the_o wage_n of_o the_o hireling_n against_o not_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o imprecation_n or_o pray_v against_o he_o and_o on_o the_o servant_n side_n the_o law_n against_o dishonour_n of_o his_o master_n against_o irreverence_n against_o nonobservance_n against_o publish_v or_o aggravate_v his_o master_n fault_n against_o not_o vindicate_v his_o injure_a reputation_n against_o unfaithfulness_n against_o waste_v his_o good_n against_o purloin_v against_o disobedience_n against_o answer_v again_o against_o slothfulness_n against_o eye-service_n against_o contumacy_n or_o resistance_n against_o not_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o imprecation_n or_o pray_v against_o they_o and_o thus_o we_o have_v see_v what_o be_v the_o particular_a effect_n of_o love_n and_o hatred_n both_o towards_o all_o man_n in_o general_a and_o also_o towards_o all_o in_o those_o several_a relation_n wherein_o we_o stand_v concern_v with_o one_o another_o in_o the_o world_n and_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v all_o the_o particular_a command_n and_o prohibition_n which_o make_v up_o this_o three_o branch_n of_o duty_n viz._n righteousness_n or_o our_o duty_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n all_o that_o god_n require_v of_o we_o towards_o other_o man_n be_v only_o to_o have_v a_o hearty_a kindness_n for_o they_o and_o in_o this_o manner_n to_o express_v it_o and_o all_o that_o he_o forbid_v be_v only_a our_o hatred_n of_o they_o with_o all_o the_o forementioned_a effect_n of_o it_o so_o that_o in_o the_o abovenamed_a instance_n and_o effect_n of_o love_n in_o justice_n charity_n peace_n with_o those_o other_o in_o the_o relation_n now_o recite_v be_v comprise_v the_o whole_a of_o this_o last_o member_n of_o s_o t_o pawles_n division_n righteousness_n thus_o at_o last_o we_o have_v see_v what_o be_v all_o the_o particular_a instance_n of_o those_o three_o general_a law_n sobriety_n piety_n and_o righteousness_n wherein_o if_o we_o add_v two_o or_o
with_o all_o thy_o heart_n or_o will_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n or_o affection_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o strength_n or_o executive_a and_o bodily_a power_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n or_o understanding_n luke_n 10.25_o 26_o 27_o 28._o obedience_n with_o all_o these_o power_n and_o with_o our_o whole_a nature_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o life_n and_o the_o indispensable_a condition_n of_o our_o eternal_a happiness_n first_o we_o must_v keep_v all_o god_n commandment_n with_o our_o mind_n or_o understanding_n it_o be_v a_o dangerous_a conceit_n for_o any_o man_n to_o fancy_n that_o he_o may_v be_v as_o sinful_a as_o he_o will_v in_o his_o thought_n so_o long_o as_o he_o only_o love_v and_o choose_v project_n and_o contrive_v for_o the_o forbid_a instance_n in_o his_o mind_n but_o do_v not_o proceed_v so_o far_o as_o to_o obey_v it_o in_o his_o outward_a practice_n for_o at_o the_o last_o day_n we_o must_v be_v call_v to_o account_v and_o justify_v or_o condemn_v by_o the_o counsel_n and_o imagination_n of_o our_o mind_n as_o well_o as_o by_o the_o work_n of_o our_o life_n for_o not_o only_o the_o work_n and_o practice_n but_o also_o the_o thought_n of_o the_o wicked_a or_o of_o wickedness_n be_v a_o abomination_n to_o the_o lord_n prov._n 15.26_o the_o thought_n of_o foolishness_n be_v sin_n prov._n 24.9_o and_o since_o god_n forbid_v and_o hate_v they_o as_o ever_o we_o hope_v for_o his_o favour_n we_o must_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o forsake_v they_o let_v the_o wicked_a man_n forsake_v his_o thought_n say_v the_o prophet_n and_o turn_v they_o from_o his_o sin_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o then_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o and_o abundant_o pardon_v he_o isai._n 55.7_o for_o the_o warfare_n that_o god_n have_v set_v we_o after_o which_o we_o be_v to_o attain_v the_o reward_n of_o eternal_a happiness_n be_v a_o cast_v down_o imagination_n as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o and_o bring_v into_o captivity_n every_o rebellious_a thought_n to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10.4_o 5._o in_o particular_a this_o obedience_n of_o our_o mind_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n must_v be_v as_o a_o do_v what_o he_o enjoin_v so_o likewise_o a_o keep_n off_o from_o every_o thing_n which_o he_o forbid_v first_o in_o our_o imagination_n we_o must_v not_o fancy_n it_o in_o our_o mind_n with_o love_n and_o delight_n nor_o indulge_v to_o any_o thought_n of_o it_o with_o such_o pleasure_n as_o may_v be_v a_o bait_n to_o our_o choice_n and_o weaken_v our_o aversation_n and_o hatred_n of_o it_o and_o thereby_o ensnare_v we_o into_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o our_o warfare_n as_o we_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o apostle_n must_v not_o be_v against_o action_n only_o but_o against_o imagination_n also_o and_o ensnare_a fancy_n of_o evil_a cast_v down_o rebellious_a imagination_n and_o make_v every_o think_v obedient_a to_o the_o law_n of_o christ_n 2_o cor._n 10.4_o 5._o and_o in_o the_o old_a world_n when_o the_o imagination_n of_o man_n thought_n be_v always_o evil_a it_o repent_v the_o lord_n that_o he_o have_v make_v man_n insomuch_o as_o he_o resolve_v to_o destroy_v he_o gen._n 6.5_o 6_o 7._o second_o in_o our_o counsel_n and_o contrivance_n we_o must_v not_o study_v what_o mean_n be_v fit_a what_o time_n be_v best_a and_o what_o manner_n be_v most_o advantageous_a for_o the_o act_n of_o our_o sin_n they_o must_v no_o more_o have_v our_o care_n and_o contrivance_n than_o our_o service_n and_o obedience_n for_o if_o we_o cast_v about_o in_o our_o thought_n and_o consult_v about_o the_o most_o commodious_a way_n of_o commit_v any_o sin_n although_o all_o our_o design_n be_v defeat_v before_o we_o come_v to_o any_o effect_n yet_o shall_v we_o be_v damn_v for_o our_o contrivance_n as_o well_o as_o we_o shall_v for_o the_o complete_a action_n and_o this_o our_o lord_n himself_o have_v plain_o determine_v in_o one_o instance_n and_o the_o case_n be_v the_o same_o in_o all_o the_o rest_n for_o of_o the_o contrivance_n and_o machination_n of_o murder_n he_o assure_v we_o that_o they_o as_o well_o as_o murder_v itself_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o thing_n which_o pollute_v a_o man_n and_o so_o utter_o unfit_a he_o for_o heaven_n where_o nothing_o can_v ever_o enter_v that_o be_v pollute_v or_o unclean_a out_o of_o the_o heart_n say_v he_o proceed_v evil_a thought_n or_o only_o murderous_a machination_n and_o beside_o they_o complete_a murder_n adultery_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o defile_v the_o man_n matth._n 15_o 19_o and_o as_o for_o that_o particular_a sort_n of_o contrive_v for_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o height_n and_o perfection_n of_o villainy_n viz._n the_o invent_v of_o new_a and_o before_o unknown_a way_n of_o transgress_v it_o of_o all_o other_o be_v sure_o to_o meet_v with_o the_o severe_a punishment_n and_o to_o thrust_v man_n down_o into_o the_o deep_a abyss_n of_o hell_n of_o this_o sort_n be_v all_o invention_n of_o new_a oath_n new_a nickname_n or_o evil_a speaking_n new_a fraud_n and_o method_n of_o cozenage_n new_a incentives_n of_o lust_n new_a mode_n of_o drink_n and_o art_n of_o intemperance_n but_o of_o these_o and_o of_o all_o other_o that_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o god_n will_v one_o day_n exact_v a_o most_o rigorous_a and_o terrible_a account_n for_o he_o that_o devise_v to_o do_v evil_a say_v solomon_n although_o he_o himself_o do_v not_o act_n but_o only_o devise_v it_o he_o shall_v be_v call_v and_o deal_v with_o as_o a_o mischievous_a and_o wicked_a person_n prov._n 24.8_o and_o s_o t_o paul_n word_n be_v full_a to_o this_o purpose_n for_o he_o tell_v we_o express_o that_o in_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n inventor_n of_o evil_a thing_n shall_v be_v declare_v worthy_a of_o death_n rom._n 1.30_o 32._o as_o for_o our_o mind_n or_o understanding_n then_o they_o be_v one_o faculty_n which_o be_v plain_o imply_v in_o the_o integrity_n of_o our_o service_n and_o without_o the_o obedience_n whereof_o at_o the_o last_o day_n god_n will_v not_o accept_v we_o and_o another_o faculty_n imply_v in_o it_o likewise_o be_v second_o our_o soul_n or_o affection_n it_o be_v a_o vain_a thing_n for_o any_o man_n to_o love_n and_o set_v his_o heart_n upon_o any_o particular_a sin_n and_o yet_o for_o all_o that_o to_o expect_v that_o god_n shall_v love_v and_o reward_v he_o if_o i_o regard_v iniquity_n in_o my_o heart_n say_v the_o psalmist_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o hear_v i_o psal._n 66.18_o no_o man_n as_o our_o saviour_n say_v can_v serve_v two_o master_n for_o if_o he_o love_v the_o one_o for_o his_o sake_n when_o their_o interest_n enterfere_v he_o will_v hate_v the_o other_o so_o that_o we_o can_v serve_v god_n if_o with_o our_o affection_n we_o continue_v to_o serve_v sin_n mat._n 6.24_o to_o pretend_v obedience_n to_o god_n and_o yet_o to_o love_v what_o he_o sorbid_v to_o make_v a_o show_n of_o his_o service_n and_o yet_o in_o our_o very_a heart_n to_o hanker_v after_o his_o vile_a enemy_n who_o above_o all_o thing_n his_o soul_n abhor_v this_o sure_o be_v not_o honest_o to_o serve_v but_o gross_o to_o colloque_n and_o slat_o to_o dissemble_v with_o he_o for_o in_o very_a deed_n if_o any_o man_n love_v sin_n he_o side_n with_o god_n enemy_n but_o for_o the_o service_n and_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o be_v to_o hate_v evil_a prov._n 8.13_o if_o ever_o we_o expect_v that_o god_n shall_v accept_v our_o work_n we_o must_v offer_v up_o our_o affection_n with_o they_o for_o if_o our_o heart_n go_v along_o with_o our_o lust_n whilst_o our_o practice_n be_v against_o they_o we_o serve_v god_n only_o against_o our_o will_n we_o submit_v to_o he_o as_o a_o slave_n do_v to_o a_o tyrannous_a lord_n not_o through_o any_o kindness_n for_o he_o but_o through_o a_o hateful_a fear_n of_o he_o we_o utter_o dislike_v what_o he_o bid_v we_o but_o yet_o we_o do_v it_o only_o because_o we_o dare_v not_o do_v otherwise_o but_o now_o this_o be_v such_o a_o way_n of_o perform_a obedience_n as_o god_n will_v never_o endure_v to_o accept_v of_o for_o he_o scorn_v to_o be_v serve_v by_o a_o slavish_a fear_n and_o a_o unwilling_a mind_n he_o will_v never_o look_v upon_o a_o heartless_a sacrifice_n but_o it_o be_v the_o affection_n that_o we_o do_v it_o with_o which_o make_v he_o set_v a_o price_n upon_o any_o thing_n that_o we_o do_v and_o our_o love_n that_o he_o regard_v more_o than_o our_o performance_n for_o this_o be_v that_o very_a thing_n which_o be_v think_v fit_a to_o be_v mention_v in_o the_o command_n itself_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n mat._n 22.37_o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o we_o do_v not_o find_v our_o affection_n so_o quick_a and_o
sensible_a for_o god_n and_o his_o law_n as_o it_o use_v to_o be_v for_o the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n neither_o can_v we_o reasonable_o expect_v it_o shall_v for_o our_o affection_n be_v bodily_a power_n and_o it_o be_v their_o very_a nature_n as_o philosophy_n instruct_v we_o to_o be_v a_o vehement_a sensation_n upon_o some_o certain_a commotion_n of_o our_o bodily_a spirit_n so_o that_o god_n and_o his_o law_n which_o be_v thing_n immaterial_a and_o insensible_a be_v no_o proper_a and_o proportionate_a object_n for_o they_o for_o it_o be_v only_a matter_n that_o be_v able_a of_o itself_o to_o affect_v matter_n and_o material_a and_o sensible_a object_n which_o can_v excite_v our_o material_a and_o sensitive_a passion_n and_o appetite_n one_o bodily_a faculty_n be_v no_o more_o fit_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n to_o be_v move_v by_o a_o spiritual_a object_n than_o another_o and_o we_o may_v as_o well_o expect_v that_o our_o eye_n shall_v see_v or_o our_o finger_n handle_v it_o as_o that_o our_o affection_n shall_v of_o themselves_o issue_v out_o upon_o it_o either_o to_o love_n or_o desire_v or_o delight_n in_o it_o so_o that_o consider_v thing_n bare_o in_o themselves_o i_o say_v and_o the_o natural_a agreeableness_n that_o be_v betwixt_o they_o which_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o their_o natural_a operation_n it_o be_v only_o bodily_a pain_n or_o pleasure_n that_o be_v of_o itself_o fit_a to_o move_v our_o bodily_a passion_n but_o as_o for_o spiritual_a and_o insensible_a object_n such_o as_o god_n and_o virtue_n be_v whatever_o fitness_n to_o work_v upon_o our_o affection_n they_o may_v have_v upon_o other_o account_n yet_o in_o themselves_o they_o have_v none_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n which_o be_v spiritual_a thing_n may_v gain_v upon_o our_o will_n and_o understanding_n which_o be_v spiritual_a and_o rational_a faculty_n but_o upon_o our_o bodily_a appetite_n and_o affection_n for_o their_o own_o sake_n bare_o they_o never_o can_v but_o that_o which_o make_v our_o affection_n to_o issue_n out_o upon_o god_n and_o virtue_n be_v not_o the_o spiritual_a nature_n of_o god_n and_o virtue_n themselves_o but_o those_o sensible_a and_o bodily_a thing_n which_o flow_v from_o they_o and_o be_v annex_v to_o they_o for_o although_o god_n be_v immaterial_a in_o himself_o yet_o infinite_a be_v those_o material_a and_o bodily_a delight_n which_o we_o receive_v from_o he_o and_o although_o virtue_n and_o obedience_n be_v in_o their_o own_o nature_n spiritual_a and_o insensible_a yet_o exceed_v great_a and_o exceed_v many_o be_v the_o sensible_a good_n and_o pleasure_n that_o be_v annex_v to_o they_o for_o heaven_n and_o eternal_a life_n which_o be_v promise_v to_o our_o obedience_n will_v give_v a_o full_a delight_n not_o only_o to_o our_o soul_n and_o spirit_n but_o even_o to_o all_o our_o sense_n likewise_o it_o will_v endless_o entertain_v our_o eye_n with_o most_o splendid_a sight_n and_o glorious_a object_n it_o will_v feast_v our_o ear_n with_o melodious_a song_n and_o most_o ravish_a halelujah_n and_o refresh_v our_o whole_a body_n with_o a_o most_o exalt_a and_o everlasting_a ease_n and_o pleasure_n as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n hell_n and_o eternal_a misery_n which_o be_v the_o establish_a punishment_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n will_v bring_v not_o only_o upon_o our_o spirit_n but_o upon_o our_o body_n too_o as_o full_a a_o scene_n of_o most_o exquisite_a pain_n and_o sorrow_n for_o so_o violent_a and_o intolerable_a will_v the_o torment_n of_o our_o body_n there_o be_v that_o god_n can_v find_v nothing_o too_o high_a to_o set_v they_o out_o by_o but_o have_v express_v they_o by_o one_o of_o the_o most_o rage_a and_o torment_v thing_n in_o nature_n eternal_a fire_n now_o as_o for_o heaven_n and_o hell_n they_o indeed_o be_v such_o thing_n as_o can_v of_o themselves_o stir_v our_o affection_n and_o bodily_a passion_n with_o a_o witness_n when_o they_o be_v set_v before_o we_o they_o be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o love_v god_n and_o our_o duty_n above_o all_o thing_n else_o and_o to_o hate_v nothing_o so_o much_o as_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n for_o no_o sin_n can_v promise_v we_o so_o much_o bodily_a delight_n as_o be_v to_o be_v enjoy_v in_o heaven_n neither_o can_v obedience_n in_o any_o possible_a instance_n expose_v we_o to_o so_o great_a bodily_a pain_n as_o the_o damn_a for_o ever_o undergo_v in_o hell_n so_o that_o when_o once_o heaven_n and_o hell_n be_v propose_v to_o our_o affection_n and_o act_n upon_o they_o they_o will_v prevail_v with_o they_o more_o than_o any_o thing_n else_o can_v and_o make_v nothing_o so_o dear_a to_o they_o as_o the_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n nor_o any_o thing_n so_o hateful_a as_o the_o transgression_n of_o it_o and_o thus_o may_v god_n and_o virtue_n become_v a_o fit_a object_n even_o of_o our_o bodily_a passion_n and_o a_o most_o cogent_a matter_n of_o love_n desire_v and_o joy_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a sin_n and_o wickedness_n be_v of_o sorrow_n slight_a and_o hatred_n they_o be_v most_o powerful_a to_o excite_v all_o these_o affection_n although_o not_o in_o their_o bare_a spiritual_a self_n yet_o in_o their_o bodily_a dependent_n and_o annex_v consequence_n for_o the_o great_a bodily_a joy_n shall_v one_o day_n crown_v our_o obedience_n and_o the_o acute_a bodily_a torment_n will_v certain_o befall_v we_o if_o we_o disobey_v and_o these_o although_o as_o yet_o they_o be_v at_o a_o distance_n and_o future_a to_o we_o be_v most_o fit_a to_o work_v upon_o we_o and_o most_o strong_o to_o affect_v we_o for_o we_o be_v creature_n endow_v with_o understanding_n and_o have_v reason_n give_v to_o we_o to_o set_v future_a thing_n before_o we_o and_o to_o think_v ourselves_o into_o passion_n and_o affection_n and_o not_o to_o be_v idle_a and_o altogether_o passive_a like_o the_o brute_n and_o unreasonable_a creature_n and_o suffer_v the_o bare_a force_n of_o outward_a and_o present_a object_n to_o excite_v they_o in_o we_o so_o that_o with_o our_o bodily_a affection_n we_o may_v love_v and_o delight_n in_o god_n and_o religion_n which_o be_v spiritual_a thing_n because_o of_o their_o bodily_a joy_n and_o attendancy_n and_o sensible_o hate_v and_o grieve_v at_o our_o sin_n and_o disobedience_n which_o be_v moral_a and_o immaterial_a evil_n because_o of_o their_o sensible_a pain_n and_o punishment_n and_o we_o may_v love_v the_o one_o and_o hate_v the_o other_o above_o all_o thing_n else_o because_o no_o bodily_a joy_n be_v in_o any_o the_o least_o comparison_n so_o great_a as_o those_o which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o the_o good_a in_o heaven_n nor_o any_o bodily_a pain_n so_o torment_v as_o those_o which_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o damn_a in_o hell_n and_o since_o god_n have_v give_v to_o our_o bodily_a affection_n even_o in_o their_o own_o way_n the_o great_a motive_n to_o love_v he_o above_o all_o and_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o hate_v sin_n it_o be_v the_o high_a reason_n that_o he_o shall_v require_v it_o of_o we_o and_o demand_v the_o preeminent_a service_n not_o only_o of_o our_o spirit_n but_o also_o of_o our_o low_a soul_n or_o affection_n also_o but_o although_o our_o bodily_a affection_n when_o they_o be_v employ_v about_o vice_n and_o virtue_n which_o be_v spiritual_a thing_n by_o reason_n of_o this_o supereminence_n of_o sensitive_a reward_n in_o the_o one_o and_o punishment_n in_o the_o other_o be_v more_o strong_a and_o powerful_a yet_o be_v they_o not_o as_o i_o say_v so_o warm_a and_o sensible_a as_o they_o use_v to_o be_v when_o they_o issue_v out_o upon_o sensible_a and_o bodily_a object_n we_o feel_v one_o in_o our_o own_o soul_n and_o be_v affect_v in_o they_o much_o more_o violent_o than_o we_o be_v in_o the_o other_o and_o that_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v so_o be_v plain_a for_o our_o affection_n for_o worldly_a thing_n be_v raise_v in_o we_o by_o the_o thing_n themselves_o and_o by_o those_o impression_n which_o they_o make_v upon_o we_o and_o they_o act_v to_o 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either_o to_o our_o consent_n or_o contrivance_n or_o actual_a performance_n appear_v further_a from_o these_o instance_n in_o they_o all_o three_o if_o we_o lust_v so_o long_o after_o any_o evil_a thing_n as_o to_o consent_v to_o the_o sinful_a enjoyment_n of_o it_o we_o be_v guilty_a of_o all_o that_o punishment_n which_o be_v threaten_v to_o it_o he_o that_o look_v upon_o a_o woman_n say_v our_o saviour_n so_o long_o as_o to_o lust_n after_o she_o or_o to_o oxon._n consent_v in_o his_o heart_n to_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o she_o he_o have_v commit_v adultery_n already_o with_o she_o in_o his_o heart_n mat._n 5.28_o if_o we_o lust_v so_o long_o as_o to_o contrive_v for_o it_o which_o be_v a_o degree_n further_o we_o be_v more_o guilty_a of_o the_o sin_n and_o more_o liable_a to_o the_o punishment_n of_o it_o still_o the_o inclination_n and_o contrivance_n of_o murder_n as_o be_v observe_v above_o be_v reckon_v among_o those_o thing_n which_o pollute_v a_o man_n and_o thereby_o unfit_a he_o for_o enter_v into_o heaven_n where_o nothing_o can_v ever_o have_v admittance_n that_o be_v unclean_a as_o well_o as_o murder_v itself_o be_v mat._n 15.19_o but_o if_o our_o lust_n after_o any_o sinful_a enjoyment_n carry_v we_o on_o not_o only_o to_o consent_v to_o it_o or_o to_o contrive_v for_o it_o but_z what_o be_v the_o perfection_n of_o all_o to_o work_v and_o fulfil_v it_o then_o have_v it_o ensnare_v we_o into_o as_o much_o mischief_n as_o it_o can_v and_o be_v become_v dangerous_a and_o damn_v with_o a_o witness_n for_o than_o it_o have_v prevail_v with_o we_o to_o complete_a our_o sin_n and_o give_v the_o last_o hand_n to_o it_o it_o have_v bring_v we_o under_o that_o which_o be_v most_o of_o all_o threaten_a for_o now_o we_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 5.16_o 19_o we_o work_v iniquity_n mat._n 7.23_o and_o if_o we_o continue_v to_o do_v this_o not_o only_o for_o once_o or_o twice_o but_o in_o constant_a return_n and_o in_o a_o fix_a course_n and_o tenure_n of_o action_n then_o as_o our_o sin_n be_v grow_v high_o the_o act_n thereof_o be_v more_o numerous_a and_o the_o guilt_n more_o cry_v so_o will_v our_o punishment_n also_o be_v more_o dreadful_o severe_a and_o this_o be_v call_v walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n 2_o pet._n 2.10_o and_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n rom._n 8.13_o and_o this_o be_v a_o state_n of_o waste_a virtue_n and_o habitual_a reign_a sin_n it_o be_v not_o only_o through_o its_o obnoxiousness_n to_o punishment_n a_o state_n of_o death_n but_o also_o through_o its_o hardness_n of_o cure_n and_o difficult_a recovery_n a_o state_n of_o great_a doubt_n and_o danger_n likewise_o so_o that_o as_o for_o all_o these_o further_a degree_n from_o the_o consent_n of_o our_o will_n onward_o if_o our_o lust_n after_o any_o sin_n have_v go_v on_o to_o they_o they_o be_v deadly_a and_o damn_v for_o the_o same_o law_n in_o the_o member_n which_o war_n against_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mind_n so_o as_o thus_o to_o captivate_v 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