our_o sin_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o what_o our_o sin_n be_v and_o how_o they_o be_v aggravate_v by_o their_o several_a circumstance_n jer._n 8.6_o q_o 209._o how_o may_v we_o come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n a._n we_o may_v come_v to_o know_v our_o sin_n 1._o by_o compare_v our_o heart_n and_o life_n with_o the_o law_n of_o god_n which_o show_v we_o both_o the_o duty_n we_o shall_v perform_v and_o the_o sin_n we_o shall_v avoid_v rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2._o by_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o discover_v our_o sin_n to_o we_o job_n 13.23_o q_o 210._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o concern_v our_o grace_n a._n we_o shall_v examine_v ourselves_o both_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v and_o touch_v the_o grace_n we_o want_v 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 211._o what_o shall_v we_o examine_v â—â—ching_v the_o grace_n we_o have_v a._n we_o shall_v examine_v both_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o grace_n and_o the_o growth_n of_o it_o q._n 212._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o knowledge_n of_o spiritual_a truth_n be_v a_o true_a save_a knowledge_n a._n by_o the_o property_n effect_n and_o companion_n of_o it_o in_o the_o soul_n q._n 213._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o it_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o this_o knowledge_n itself_o and_o the_o thing_n that_o we_o know_v 1_o cor._n 2.2_o phil._n 3.8_o rom._n 7.12_o q._n 214._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o humble_v sense_n of_o our_o own_o ignorance_n and_o sinfulness_n job_n 42.5_o 6._o prov._n 30.2_o q._n 215._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v join_v with_o a_o love_n to_o and_o delight_n in_o the_o spiritual_a truth_n know_v psal_n 119.97_o rom._n 7.22_o q._n 216._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o earnest_a desire_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n after_o more_o spiritual_a knowledge_n psal_n 119.33_o 34_o 40._o prov._n 2.3_o 4._o 2_o pet._n 3.18_o q._n 217._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o 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by_o the_o manner_n in_o which_o it_o be_v wrought_v by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o property_n or_o effect_n q_o 222._o how_o be_v faith_n wrought_v in_o the_o soul_n a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o it_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o then_o work_v it_o by_o the_o gospel_n q._n 223._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n prepare_v the_o heart_n for_o faith_n by_o the_o law_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v and_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o sinful_a and_o miserable_a estate_n by_o nature_n john_n 16.7_o rom._n 3.20_o 2._o it_o humble_v the_o soul_n under_o the_o serious_a consideration_n of_o its_o sin_n and_o misery_n 2_o king_n 22.19_o 3._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o despair_n of_o get_v out_o of_o this_o condition_n by_o its_o own_o power_n or_o the_o help_n of_o any_o other_o creature_n act_n 4.12_o 4._o it_o cause_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o fear_n of_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n due_a to_o he_o for_o sin_n gen._n 3.10_o 5._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n of_o its_o need_n of_o a_o saviour_n matth._n 9.12_o q._n 224._o how_o do_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_n faith_n by_o the_o gospel_n a._n these_o several_a way_n 1._o it_o show_v to_o the_o soul_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o a_o all-sufficient_a and_o only_a saviour_n provide_v by_o god_n and_o offer_v to_o sinner_n john_n 3.16_o 2._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o high_a esteem_n of_o this_o saviour_n and_o earnest_a desire_n after_o he_o above_o all_o other_o thing_n cant._n 5.10_o 3._o it_o convince_v the_o soul_n that_o it_o be_v his_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o or_o close_o with_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o his_o saviour_n 1_o john_n 3.23_o 4._o it_o beget_v in_o the_o soul_n some_o hope_n of_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o this_o saviour_n psal_n 119.116_o 5._o it_o work_v in_o the_o soul_n a_o resolution_n to_o seek_v after_o this_o saviour_n and_o to_o be_v at_o any_o care_n and_o cost_v to_o obtain_v a_o interest_n in_o he_o cant._n 3.2_o 6._o it_o take_v the_o soul_n whole_o off_o from_o rest_v on_o his_o own_o righteousness_n for_o justification_n before_o god_n phil._n 3.9_o q._n 225._o wherein_o do_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o faith_n consist_v a._n it_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o receive_n of_o a_o whole_a christ_n or_o of_o christ_n in_o all_o his_o office_n the_o soul_n be_v make_v willing_a to_o be_v teach_v and_o rule_v as_o well_o as_o reconcile_v by_o he_o john_n 1.12_o 2._o in_o â—â—â—sting_v on_o christ_n or_o trust_v in_o he_o aâ—â—_n for_o complete_a and_o eternal_a salvation_n eph._n 1.12_o q._n 226._o what_o be_v the_o property_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o faith_n a._n faith_n help_v to_o soften_v and_o melt_v the_o heart_n into_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n zech._n 12.10_o isa_n 53.5_o 6._o q._n 227._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o it_o a._n faith_n help_v to_o purify_v or_o cleanse_v the_o heart_n from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n by_o argue_v against_o it_o from_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o apply_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n to_o the_o soul_n act_v 15.9_o john_n 17.17_o zech._n 13.1_o q._n 228._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v a_o man_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n rom._n 16.26_o gal._n 5.6_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o 17._o q._n 229._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n maintain_v the_o christian_n spiritual_a life_n as_o it_o apply_v christ_n and_o the_o promise_n to_o the_o soul_n and_o help_v the_o soul_n to_o live_v in_o a_o holy_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o they_o rom._n 1.17_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 230._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n make_v the_o word_n of_o god_n profitable_a and_o effectual_a to_o the_o soul_n 1_o thess_n 2_o 13._o rom._n 1.16_o heb._n 4.2_o q._n 231._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o dâ—â—â—_n nigh_o to_o god_n in_o holy_a duty_n with_o humâ—â—â—oldness_n and_o confidence_n of_o access_n to_o he_o and_o acceptance_n with_o he_o through_o christ_n eph._n 3.12_o heb._n 4.16_o &_o 10.22_o q._n 232._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n and_o keep_v it_o from_o faint_a and_o sink_v under_o they_o psal_n 27.13_o heb._n 11.35_o job_n 13.15_o q._n 233._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o resist_v and_o conquer_v its_o spiritual_a enemy_n sin_n satan_n and_o the_o world_n act_v 26.18_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o eph._n 6.16_o 1_o john_n 5.4_o heb._n 11.24.25_o 26._o q._n 234._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n help_v the_o soul_n to_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o peace_n rom._n 5.1_o 2_o and_o 15.13_o q._n 235._o what_o be_v another_o a._n faith_n be_v of_o a_o grow_a and_o persevere_v nature_n increase_v in_o measure_n and_o endure_v to_o the_o end_n 2_o thess_n 1_o 3_o rom._n 1.17_o luke_n 22.32_o heb._n 10.39_o rev._n 2.20_o the_o examination_n of_o repentance_n q._n 236._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o repentance_n be_v true_a and_o save_v a._n by_o the_o manner_n of_o its_o work_n by_o its_o nature_n and_o by_o its_o fruit_n effect_n and_o companion_n q._n 237._o in_o what_o manner_n be_v repentance_n wrought_v a._n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n ordinary_o work_v a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o sin_n in_o the_o soul_n by_o the_o law_n and_o a_o apprehension_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n offer_v to_o sinner_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o herewith_o powerful_o affect_v the_o heart_n and_o effectual_o incline_v it_o to_o turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n rom._n 3.20_o &_o 7.7_o 2_o cor._n 5.19_o act_n 2.37_o &_o 26.18_o
as_o in_o all_o other_o gospel-ordinance_n but_o not_o corporal_o or_o carnal_o but_o spiritual_o and_o so_o he_o be_v to_o be_v feed_v upon_o not_o by_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o body_n but_o of_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v to_o be_v receive_v &_o apply_v to_o the_o soul_n by_o faith_n john_n 6.56_o eph._n 3.17_o q._n 82._o what_o be_v the_o signify_v action_n to_o be_v use_v in_o this_o ordinance_n a._n 1._o the_o action_n to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o minister_n be_v take_v blessing_n break_v &_o give_v the_o bread_n to_o the_o communicant_n and_o take_v give_v thanks_o and_o give_v the_o cup_n also_o to_o they_o 2._o the_o action_n of_o the_o communicant_n be_v take_v and_o partake_v or_o eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n matt._n 26.26_o 27_o 28._o q._n 83._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n when_o he_o come_v to_o the_o table_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n take_v or_o choose_v and_o design_v christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v man_n redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 84._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n bless_v the_o element_n or_o give_v thanks_o a._n it_o signify_v the_o set_n of_o they_o apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n and_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v by_o declare_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o by_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o a_o blessing_n on_o this_o ordinance_n join_v with_o give_v thanks_o unto_o god_n for_o jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n q_o 85._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o break_v of_o the_o bread_n a._n it_o signify_v all_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n especial_o the_o break_n of_o his_o body_n &_o shed_v of_o his_o blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n q._n 86._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o minister_n give_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n to_o the_o communicant_n a._n it_o signify_v god_n the_o father_n give_v christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n and_o christ_n give_v himself_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o true_a believer_n john_n 3.16_o q._n 87._o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n take_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o thankful_a accept_n and_o receive_v of_o christ_n to_o be_v their_o saviour_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n john_n 1.12_o q._n 88_o what_o be_v signify_v by_o the_o communicant_n eat_v the_o bread_n and_o drink_v the_o wine_n a._n it_o signify_v their_o apply_v of_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n by_o faith_n unto_o their_o own_o soul_n in_o particular_a that_o each_o believer_n may_v believe_o say_v of_o christ_n as_o thomas_n my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n john_n 20.28_o q._n 89._o for_o what_o holy_a end_n be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v use_v a._n for_o such_o holy_a end_n as_o these_o 1._o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o matchless_a love_n in_o die_v for_o sinner_n this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o lively_a show_v forth_o of_o his_o death_n luke_n 22.19_o 1_o cor._n 11.24_o 25_o 26._o gal._n 3_o 1â—_n q_o 90._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 2._o for_o the_o spiritual_a nourish_a and_o strengthen_v of_o the_o inward_a man_n or_o oâ—_n grace_n in_o the_o heart_n as_o faith_n repentance_n love_n hope_v &c_n &c_n for_o this_o reason_n it_o seem_v to_o be_v call_v a_o supper_n be_v a_o spiritual_a meal_n for_o soul_n in_o which_o christ_n himself_o be_v our_o spiritual_a food_n 1_o cor._n 11.20_o q_o 91._o what_o other_o end_n a._n 3._o for_o the_o feeling_n and_o confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n of_o grace_n or_o the_o new_a testament_n for_o as_o the_o last_o will_n or_o testament_n of_o a_o man_n be_v confirm_v and_o come_v in_o force_n by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o testator_n or_o of_o he_o that_o make_v it_o so_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v represent_v in_o this_o ordinance_n confirm_v the_o new_a covenant_n as_o be_v christ_n last_o will_v and_o testament_n heb._n 9.15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 4._o for_o the_o testify_a of_o believer_n thankfulness_n to_o christ_n for_o his_o love_n to_o they_o in_o die_v for_o they_o therefore_o it_o be_v sometime_o call_v the_o eucharist_n or_o the_o thanksgiving_n and_o the_o cup_n be_v call_v the_o cup_n of_o blessing_n 1_o cor._n 10.16_o q_o 93._o for_o what_o other_o a._n 5._o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o increase_n of_o believer_n union_n to_o and_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v and_o also_o with_o one_o another_o as_o fellow-member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n his_o church_n for_o which_o cause_n it_o be_v also_o call_v the_o communion_n 1_o cor_n 10.16_o 17._o q._n 94._o be_v it_o sufficient_a to_o partake_v of_o the_o lord_n supper_n as_o of_o baptism_n only_o once_o a._n no._n believer_n shall_v often_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n if_o it_o may_v be_v because_o of_o their_o constant_a need_n of_o it_o in_o order_n to_o the_o obtain_n of_o the_o holy_a end_n thereof_o 1_o cor._n 11.26_o q._n 95._o to_o who_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n to_o be_v administer_v a._n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v to_o be_v administer_v only_o to_o such_o as_o have_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o it_o and_o a_o gospel_n fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o it_o q._n 96._o what_o be_v a_o gospel-right_a to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel-right_a 1._o outward_a with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n 2._o inward_a with_o reference_n to_o god_n q._n 97._o who_o have_v a_o outward_a right_n with_o reference_n to_o the_o church_n a._n all_o such_o have_v a_o outward_a and_o visible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n who_o be_v baptize_v and_o grow_v person_n do_v make_v a_o credible_a profession_n of_o their_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n or_o of_o their_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o obedience_n to_o he_o act_v 8.36_o 37_o 38._o q._n 98._o when_o be_v their_o profession_n to_o be_v account_v credible_a or_o worthy_a to_o be_v believe_v a._n when_o they_o have_v a_o competent_a measure_n of_o 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nature_n use_v and_o end_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1_o cor._n 15.34_o q._n 102._o why_o shall_v such_o ignorant_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n because_o they_o want_v a_o eye_n to_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n a_o hand_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o a_o mouth_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o and_o therefore_o if_o they_o shall_v partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n they_o will_v receive_v no_o benefit_n but_o much_o hurt_n by_o it_o q._n 103._o who_o be_v to_o be_v account_v open_o vicious_a or_o scandalous_a a._n all_o such_o as_o live_v in_o any_o open_a or_o know_v course_n of_o sin_n impenitent_o and_o by_o their_o word_n or_o action_n give_v just_a cause_n of_o offence_n to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n 1_o cor._n 5.11_o q._n 104._o why_o shall_v such_o vicious_a person_n be_v keep_v off_o a._n because_o they_o in_o presume_v to_o touch_v such_o holy_a thing_n with_o unholy_a hand_n and_o heart_n will_v dishonour_v &_o provoke_v god_n pollute_v and_o profane_v his_o ordinance_n grieve_v the_o godly_a contract_v the_o guilt_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v judgement_n to_o themselves_o 1_o cor._n 11.27_o 29._o matth._n 7.26_o q._n 105._o but_o may_v not_o the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v to_o vicious_a person_n in_o order_n to_o their_o conversion_n a._n no._n for_o we_o do_v not_o find_v that_o christ_n appoint_v this_o ordinance_n to_o convert_v sinner_n but_o to_o confirm_v and_o comfort_v saint_n it_o be_v not_o to_o work_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v want_v but_o to_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v grace_n where_o it_o be_v q._n 106._o who_o have_v a_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o who_o be_v indeed_o heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n or_o
other_o christian_n be_v true_a a._n by_o its_o ground_n or_o cause_n and_o by_o its_o property_n and_o effect_n q._n 259._o what_o be_v the_o ground_n or_o cause_n of_o love_n to_o other_o christian_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o the_o command_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n require_v it_o john_n 13.34_o 1_o john_n 4.21_o 2._o our_o love_n to_o god_n and_o christ_n incline_v we_o to_o it_o 1_o john_n 5.2_o 3._o their_o relation_n unto_o god_n as_o his_o child_n and_o to_o christ_n as_o his_o member_n and_o to_o we_o as_o our_o brethren_n and_o fellow_n member_n 1_o john_n 5.1_o 2._o eph._n 5.30_o 1_o john_n 3.14_o eph._n 4.25_o 4._o their_o likeness_n to_o god_n and_o christ_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n 5._o our_o communion_n with_o they_o and_o spiritual_a benefit_n by_o they_o psal_n 16.3_o 1_o cor._n 12.25_o q._n 260._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o love_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o it_o be_v spiritual_a a_o love_n that_o flow_v from_o spiritual_a cause_n as_o when_o we_o love_v christian_n for_o god_n sake_n for_o christ_n sake_n and_o for_o grace_n sake_n and_o aim_v at_o spiritual_a end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o mutual_a good_a and_o comfort_n phil._n 2.1_o q._n 261._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v universal_a to_o all_o christian_n as_o such_o whether_o high_a or_o low_o rich_a or_o poor_a bond_n or_o free_a male_a or_o female_a col._n 1.14_o q._n 262._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v strong_a and_o fervent_a 1_o pet._n 1.22_o q_o 263._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v sociable_a or_o make_v we_o desire_v after_o frequent_a and_o delight_v in_o spiritual_a society_n with_o other_o christian_n psal_n 119.63_o and_o 16.3_o q._n 264._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v active_a and_o laborious_a for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o christian_n 1_o thess_n 1.3_o 1_o john_n 3.18_o q._n 265._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v self-denying_a condescend_v and_o humble_a rom._n 12.16_o john_n 13.14_o 1_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 266._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v sympathize_v or_o a_o fellow-feeling_n affection_n make_v we_o sensible_a both_o of_o the_o joy_n and_o sorrow_n of_o other_o christian_n rom._n 12.15_o 1_o cor._n 12.26_o q._n 267._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v patience_n in_o bear_v wrong_n and_o injury_n from_o other_o long_o suffer_v slow_a to_o anger_n and_o not_o easy_o provoke_v 1_o cor._n 13.4_o 7._o 1_o thess_n 5.14_o q._n 268._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v kind_a courteous_a and_o compassionate_a both_o in_o word_n and_o action_n incline_v we_o to_o relieve_v the_o want_n of_o other_o soul_n and_o body_n according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n to_o forbear_v revenge_v ourselves_o for_o wrong_n and_o to_o forgive_v they_o and_o be_v reconcile_v 1_o cor._n 13.4_o 5._o 1_o pet._n 3.8_o 9_o rom._n 12.10_o 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o luke_n 6.36_o eph._n 4.32_o gal._n 6.10_o q._n 269_o but_o if_o another_o do_v i_o wrong_n be_o i_o bind_v to_o forgive_v and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o he_o though_o he_o make_v i_o not_o satisfaction_n profess_v repentance_n nor_o seek_v reconciliation_n a._n 1._o you_o be_v bind_v so_o far_o to_o forgive_v he_o as_o to_o cherish_v no_o wrath_n malice_n desire_v or_o purpose_n of_o revenge_n against_o he_o for_o these_o be_v sin_n and_o all_o sin_n not_o repent_v of_o unfit_a you_o for_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n 1_o pet._n 2.1_o 2._o you_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o testify_v your_o forgive_n he_o until_o he_o profess_v his_o repentance_n of_o the_o wrong_n do_v to_o you_o but_o than_o you_o must_v do_v it_o luke_n 17.4_o 3._o you_o be_v not_o bind_v to_o receive_v he_o again_o into_o your_o familiar_a converse_n till_o he_o have_v make_v satisfaction_n for_o the_o wrong_n do_v or_o declare_v a_o purpose_n to_o do_v so_o if_o he_o be_v able_a if_o not_o at_o least_o till_o he_o profess_v a_o willingness_n to_o do_v so_o and_o a_o desire_n of_o reconciliation_n luke_n 19.8_o q._n 270._o which_o party_n then_o be_v to_o keep_v off_o from_o the_o lord_n supper_n in_o case_n of_o wrong_n do_v till_o they_o be_v reconcile_v a._n the_o party_n that_o have_v do_v the_o wrong_n only_a not_o he_o that_o have_v suffer_v wrong_a for_o that_o will_v be_v to_o punish_v the_o innocent_a for_o the_o offence_n of_o the_o guilty_a matth._n 5.23.24_o q._n 271._o what_o be_v another_o property_n of_o this_o love_n a._n it_o envy_v not_o at_o the_o prosperity_n or_o better_a condition_n of_o other_o 1_o cor._n 13.4_o q._n 272._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o truth_n 1_o cor._n 13.6_o q._n 273._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o constant_a &_o continue_a love_n heb._n 13.1_o 1_o cor._n 13.8_o ruth_n 1.16.17_o q._n 274._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o love_n to_o our_o enemy_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o ground_n or_o reason_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o q._n 275._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o love_n to_o our_o enemy_n a._n 1._o the_o will_n of_o god_n make_v know_v to_o we_o in_o his_o word_n matth_n 5.44_o rom._n 12.14_o 2._o the_o example_n of_o god_n in_o love_v and_o forgive_a we_o who_o be_v his_o enemy_n and_o the_o example_n of_o christ_n in_o love_v and_o die_v for_o we_o eph._n 4.32_o col._n 3.13_o rom._n 5.8.10_o q._n 276._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o this_o love_n a._n 1._o it_o make_v we_o to_o will_v and_o desire_v their_o good_a prov_n 11.23_o q._n 277._o what_o be_v another_o fruit_n of_o it_o a._n 2._o it_o keep_v we_o from_o revenge_v ourselves_o upon_o they_o rom._n 12.17_o 19_o q._n 278._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 3._o it_o incline_v we_o to_o forgive_v they_o the_o injury_n do_v to_o we_o q._n 279._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 4._o it_o help_v we_o to_o return_v good_a to_o they_o for_o their_o evil_n do_v to_o we_o by_o pray_v for_o they_o and_o relieve_v of_o their_o want_n rom._n 12.20_o 21._o psal_n 35.12_o 13_o 14._o act_n 7.60_o luke_n 23.34_o q._n 280._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 5_o it_o keep_v we_o from_o rejoice_v in_o their_o hunt_n prov._n 24.17_o 18._o the_o examination_n of_o obedience_n q._n 281._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o obedience_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o reason_n the_o principle_n the_o property_n the_o rule_n and_o the_o end_n of_o it_o q._n 282._o what_o be_v the_o reason_n of_o it_o a._n two_n 1._o the_o will_n of_o god_n signify_v by_o his_o command_n for_o he_o have_v the_o supreme_a and_o absolute_a authority_n over_o we_o we_o be_v therefore_o bind_v to_o obey_v he_o 1_o thess_n 4.3_o &_o 5.18_o psal_n 119.4_o 5._o 2._o the_o example_n of_o christ_n which_o we_o be_v require_v to_o follow_v heb._n 5.8_o phil._n 2.8_o 1_o pet._n 2.21_o 1_o john_n 2.6_o q._n 283._o what_o be_v the_o principle_n of_o gospel-obedience_n a._n the_o principle_n of_o it_o be_v the_o save_a grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o godly_a especial_o faith_n love_n and_o fear_v rom._n 16.27_o heb._n 11.7_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o 1_o tim._n 1.5_o q._n 284._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o obedience_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o it_o be_v a_o cordial_a and_o willing_a obedience_n discover_v itself_o 1._o by_o the_o cheerfulness_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o obey_v god_n 2._o by_o the_o grief_n of_o the_o heart_n for_o disobedience_n to_o god_n both_o in_o ourselves_o and_o other_o psal_n 110.3_o isa_n 1.19_o psal_n 40.8_o rom._n 6.17_o &_o 7.21_o 22_o 23_o 24._o ps_n 119.136_o q._n 285._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o it_o be_v universal_a and_o complete_a i._n e._n the_o obedience_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n both_o soul_n and_o body_n a_o obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n though_o attend_v with_o some_o sinful_a imperfection_n ps_n 103.1_o &_o 119.34_o 1_o cor._n 6.20_o psal_n 119.6_o q._n 286._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o diligent_a and_o zealous_a obedience_n deut._n 6.17_o psal_n 119.4_o eccl._n 9.10_o rom._n 12.11_o q._n 287._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o speedy_a &_o present_a obedience_n ps_n 119.60_o mark_v 1.18_o gal._n 1.15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 288._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o resolve_a obedience_n against_o all_o difficulty_n and_o discouragement_n jos_n 24.15_o psal_n 119.106_o q._n 289._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o constant_a and_o persevere_v obedience_n at_o all_o time_n and_o in_o all_o condition_n to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o life_n psal_n 119.20_o 33_o 112._o rev._n 2.19_o q._n 290._o what_o be_v the_o rule_n of_o our_o obedience_n a._n the_o rule_n of_o our_o obedience_n be_v the_o reveal_v will_n
tree_n rom._n 11.16_o q._n 62._o by_o what_o other_o argument_n be_v it_o prove_v a._n 3._o by_o the_o example_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n who_o baptize_v whole_a household_n and_o the_o universal_a practice_n of_o the_o christian_a church_n in_o all_o age_n ever_o since_o which_o have_v be_v the_o same_o act_v 16.15_o 33._o 1_o cor._n 1.16_o q._n 63._o what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o those_o christian_a parent_n who_o offer_v their_o child_n to_o god_n in_o baptism_n a._n their_o duty_n be_v 1._o to_o make_v a_o serious_a profession_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o god_n the_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n and_o obedience_n to_o he_o according_a to_o his_o word_n 2._o to_o own_v and_o renew_v the_o covenant_n which_o they_o make_v with_o god_n in_o their_o own_o baptism_n 3._o to_o consent_v in_o the_o name_n and_o behalf_n of_o their_o child_n be_v part_n of_o themselves_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v the_o lord_n covenan-servant_n 4._o to_o bring_v their_o child_n up_o in_o the_o nurture_n and_o admonition_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o teach_v they_o the_o nature_n of_o that_o covenant_n with_o god_n which_o they_o make_v in_o baptism_n by_o their_o parent_n consent_n and_o to_o command_v they_o to_o keep_v it_o eph._n 6.4_o deut._n 6.6_o 7._o gen._n 18.19_o 1_o chro._n 28.9_o q._n 64._o be_v baptism_n to_o be_v administer_v by_o dippin_n or_o sprinkle_n a._n baptism_n may_v be_v administer_v either_o by_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v for_o 1._o the_o original_a word_n signify_v to_o wash_v whether_o by_o dip_v or_o sprinkle_v as_o mark_v 7.4.2_o the_o christian_a church_n have_v use_v both_o q_o 65._o where_o shall_v baptism_n be_v administer_v a._n baptism_n be_v a_o public_a or_o church-ordinance_n by_o which_o person_n be_v solemn_o addmit_v into_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n shall_v ordinary_o be_v administer_v in_o the_o public_a assembly_n of_o christian_n that_o thereby_o 1._o the_o whole_a assembly_n may_v join_v in_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n upon_o the_o ordinance_n 2._o those_o that_o 〈…〉_o baptised_a may_v be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o the_o covenant_n which_o they_o make_v in_o 〈…〉_o baptism_n and_o be_v stir_v up_o to_o keep_v 〈◊〉_d q_o 66._o may_v 〈…〉_o administer_v in_o priuâ—â—â—_n 〈…〉_o a._n yes_o in_o case_n of_o necessity_n as_o in_o time_n of_o persecution_n or_o of_o the_o sickness_n of_o the_o person_n to_o be_v baptize_v &c_n &c_n it_o may_v be_v administer_v in_o private_a family_n provide_v there_o be_v a_o competent_a number_n of_o other_o christian_n present_a to_o be_v witness_n of_o the_o administration_n and_o to_o join_v in_o prayer_n for_o a_o blessing_n act_v 8.38_o and_o 16.33_o q_o 67._o how_o often_o be_v baptism_n to_o be_v administer_v to_o the_o same_o person_n a._n only_o once_o 1._o because_o it_o be_v the_o sacrament_n of_o our_o new_a birth_n and_o we_o be_v to_o be_v but_o once_o new_o bear_v 2._o because_o it_o be_v the_o ordinance_n of_o our_o admission_n or_o entrance_n into_o the_o church_n of_o oâ—rist_n and_o we_o be_v to_o be_v enter_v but_o once_o into_o it_o q._n 68_o which_o be_v the_o other_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n a._n the_o other_o sacrament_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v the_o lord_n supper_n q._n 69._o what_o be_v the_o lord_n supper_n a._n the_o lord_n supper_n be_v a_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o christ_n wherein_o by_o give_v and_o receive_v bread_n and_o wine_n according_a to_o christ_n appointment_n his_o death_n be_v show_v forth_o and_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n be_v 〈◊〉_d after_o a_o corporal_a and_o carnal_a manner_n 〈◊〉_d by_o faith_n make_v partaker_n of_o his_o body_n 〈◊〉_d blood_n with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o their_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o confirm_v of_o their_o union_n &_o communion_n with_o christ_n the_o testify_a and_o renew_v their_o covenant_n with_o god_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o and_o their_o mutual_a love_n to_o and_o fellowship_n with_o each_o other_o as_o member_n of_o the_o same_o mystical_a body_n matth._n 26.26_o 27_o 28._o 1_o cor._n 11.23_o 24_o 25_o 26._o 1_o cor._n 10.16_o 17._o q_o 70._o what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n they_o be_v two_o the_o outward_a and_o visible_a part_n signify_v and_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a part_n signify_v q._n 71._o what_o be_v the_o outward_a part_n of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n the_o outward_a part_n of_o this_o ordinance_n be_v three_o 1_o signify_v thing_n or_o element_n 2._o signify_v word_n 3_o signify_v affion_n q._n 72._o what_o be_v the_o signify_v thing_n or_o element_n a._n bread_n and_o wine_n q._n 73._o what_o do_v they_o signify_v a._n the_o bread_n signify_v and_o represent_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n the_o wine_n the_o blood_n of_o christ_n both_o together_o signify_v whole_a christ_n with_o all_o his_o save_v benefit_n q._n 74._o what_o be_v the_o signify_v word_n a._n the_o word_n of_o institution_n take_v eat_v this_o be_v my_o body_n which_o be_v break_v for_o you_o do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o and_o this_o cup_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o my_o blood_n shed_v for_o many_o for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n drink_v you_o all_o of_o it_o q._n 75._o what_o do_v these_o word_n signify_v or_o contain_v a._n they_o contain_v 1._o a_o command_n require_v the_o use_n of_o this_o ordinance_n in_o these_o word_n take_v eat_v this_o bread_n and_o drink_v of_o this_o cup._n do_v this_o in_o remembrance_n of_o i_o 2._o a_o promise_n assure_v we_o of_o christ_n give_v himself_o to_o the_o worthy_a receiver_n in_o these_o word_n this_o be_v my_o body_n and_o this_o cup_n be_v the_o new_a testament_n in_o my_o blood_n etc._n etc._n q._n 76._o be_v the_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n then_o turn_v into_o the_o very_a body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n after_o consecration_n a._n no._n they_o remain_v still_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n real_a bread_n and_o wine_n and_o be_v only_o change_v from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o religious_a use_n to_o signify_v and_o represent_v the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n q._n 77._o how_o may_v this_o be_v prove_v a._n three_o way_n 1._o by_o scripture_n which_o inform_v we_o that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v whole_a and_o his_o blood_n in_o his_o vein_n when_o he_o first_o institute_v and_o administer_v this_o ordinance_n &_o that_o the_o same_o body_n be_v afterward_o crucify_v bury_v rise_v again_o on_o the_o three_o day_n appear_v alive_a to_o many_o witness_n and_o at_o length_n ascend_v into_o heaven_n &_o that_o it_o be_v there_o to_o remain_v until_o the_o time_n of_o the_o restitution_n of_o all_o thing_n matth._n 26.35_o 1_o cor._n 15.4_o 5_o 6._o act_n 1.9_o 10_o 11._o and_o 3.21_o 1_o thess_n 4.16_o q._n 78._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o reason_n for_o christ_n have_v but_o one_o body_n it_o be_v against_o reason_n to_o think_v that_o he_o can_v both_o give_v his_o body_n to_o his_o disciple_n to_o eat_v and_o his_o blood_n to_o drink_v and_o yet_o at_o the_o same_o time_n have_v it_o still_o alive_a and_o whole_a by_o they_o have_v it_o be_v thus_o he_o must_v have_v have_v two_o body_n at_o the_o same_o time_n for_o its_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o body_n to_o be_v in_o two_o place_n at_o once_o yea_o further_o if_o the_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v turn_v into_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n then_o suppose_v the_o lord_n supper_n be_v administer_v in_o a_o thousand_o place_n at_o the_o same_o time_n christ_n will_v have_v a_o thousand_o body_n at_o the_o same_o time_n q._n 79._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o sense_n for_o we_o see_v and_o taste_v that_o it_o be_v still_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o not_o flesh_n and_o blood_n and_o if_o we_o can_v believe_v our_o sense_n in_o this_o matter_n how_o shall_v we_o believe_v they_o in_o any_o other_o thing_n q_o 80._o but_o do_v not_o christ_n call_v the_o bread_n his_o boâ—y_n and_o the_o wine_n his_o blood_n a._n yes_o but_o christ_n speak_v this_o not_o in_o a_o proper_a but_o in_o a_o figurative_a or_o improper_a sense_n call_v the_o sign_n by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o it_o which_o manner_n of_o speech_n christ_n do_v often_o use_v so_o he_o call_v himself_o a_o door_n a_o vine_n a_o light_n etc._n etc._n not_o that_o he_o be_v real_o change_v into_o these_o very_a thing_n but_o to_o teach_v we_o that_o he_o be_v of_o like_a use_n to_o our_o soul_n that_o these_o be_v to_o our_o body_n john_n 10.7_o and_o 15.1_o q._n 81._o be_v not_o christ_n then_o real_o and_o true_o present_a in_o this_o ordinance_n of_o his_o supper_n a._n yes_o christ_n be_v real_o and_o true_o present_a in_o this_o
do_v believe_v in_o christ_n with_o their_o heart_n and_o obey_v he_o in_o their_o life_n q._n 107._o who_o be_v heart-covenanters_a with_o god_n a._n those_o who_o true_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n against_o god_n renounce_v the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o take_v god_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o their_o only_a god_n and_o chief_a good_a their_o father_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n and_o give_v up_o themselves_o to_o fear_v love_n and_o obey_v he_o according_a to_o his_o word_n and_o this_o unto_o the_o death_n isa_n 44.5_o and_o 56.4_o q._n 108._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v in_o covenant_n with_o god_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o by_o our_o sincere_a consent_n to_o the_o covenant_n or_o choose_v the_o live_n and_o true_a god_n to_o be_v our_o god_n and_o give_v up_o ourselves_o to_o be_v his_o people_n q._n 109._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o holy_a care_n to_o keep_v covenant_n with_o god_n and_o to_o perform_v the_o duty_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o therein_o q._n 110._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o god_n gracious_a performance_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o his_o covenant_n to_o our_o soul_n in_o give_v we_o the_o save_v blessing_n promise_v to_o his_o covenant-people_n q._n 111._o what_o be_v the_o blessing_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n a._n god_n have_v promise_v grace_n and_o glory_n all_o that_o be_v needful_a and_o good_a both_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a blessing_n psal_n 84.11_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o q._n 112._o what_o he_o the_o spiritual_a blessing_n that_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o in_o this_o life_n a._n these_o especial_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o give_v they_o 1._o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o teach_v sanctify_v assist_v guide_n and_o comfort_v they_o ezek._n 36.27_o john_n 14.16_o 17_o 26._o q._n 113._o what_o else_o a._n the_o enlighten_v of_o their_o mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n isa_n 54.13_o heb._n 8.11_o q._n 114._o what_o else_o a._n the_o renew_n of_o their_o will_n or_o heart_n ezek._n 36.26_o and_o 11.19_o 20._o q._n 115._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_n of_o his_o law_n in_o their_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o their_o heart_n heb._n 8.10_o q._n 116._o what_o else_o a._n the_o put_v his_o fear_n in_o their_o heart_n to_o keep_v they_o from_o depart_v from_o he_o jer._n 32.40_o q._n 117._o what_o else_o a._n the_o justification_n of_o their_o person_n pardon_v their_o sin_n and_o accept_n they_o as_o righteous_a in_o christ_n isa_n 53.11_o jer._n 31.34_o rom._n 3.24_o 25_o 26._o q._n 118._o what_o else_o a._n the_o sanctification_n of_o their_o nature_n ezek._n 36.25_o q._n 119._o what_o else_o a._n adoption_n to_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 6.18_o q._n 120._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v the_o spirit_n of_o god_n or_o no_o a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o operation_n fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o we_o which_o be_v such_o as_o these_o light_z life_n love_n liberty_n joy_n peace_n long-suffering_a gentleness_n goodness_n faith_n repentance_n hope_n meekness_n and_o temperance_n 2_o cor._n 4.6_o 2_o cor._n 3.6_o gal._n 2.20_o and_o 5.22_o 23._o q._n 121._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o have_v a_o new_a heart_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o uprightness_n singleness_n and_o sensibleness_n or_o tenderness_n of_o our_o heart_n psal_n 7.10_o ezek._n 11.19_o 2._o by_o the_o conformity_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n when_o it_o be_v the_o bend_a desire_n &_o delight_n of_o our_o heart_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o please_v he_o in_o every_o thing_n psal_n 119.6_o 8_o 16._o act_n 13.22_o psal_n 40.8_o q._n 122._o who_o must_v judge_v of_o this_o inward_a invisible_a right_n to_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n every_o particular_a christian_n ought_v to_o examine_v and_o judge_v of_o his_o own_o inward_a and_o invisible_a right_n by_o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o rule_n of_o his_o word_n 1_o cor._n 11.28_o 1_o cor._n 2.11_o 12._o q_o 123._o wâ—at_o be_v a_o gospel-fitness_n or_o preparedness_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n there_o be_v a_o twofold_a gospel_n fitness_n for_o it_o 1._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o state_n or_o condition_n 2._o a_o fitness_n of_o our_o frame_n or_o disposition_n both_o these_o must_v be_v have_v to_o make_v we_o worthy_a guest_n at_o this_o holy_a table_n of_o the_o lord_n q._n 124._o who_o be_v in_o a_o fit_a state_n or_o condition_n for_o this_o ordinance_n a._n all_o such_o and_o only_o such_o as_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o save_v grace_n or_o the_o child_n of_o god_n by_o regeneration_n and_o so_o qualify_v with_o those_o grace_n that_o be_v needful_a and_o useful_a for_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o a_o spiritual_a profit_v by_o it_o 2_o cor._n 13.5_o q._n 125._o what_o be_v saving-grace_n a._n save_v grace_n be_v a_o principle_n of_o spiritual_a life_n wrought_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o god_n elect_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o usual_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n whereby_o they_o be_v effectual_o incline_v and_o enable_v and_o do_v sincere_o endeavour_v to_o obey_v the_o whole_a reveal_v will_n of_o god_n in_o heart_n lip_n and_o life_n 2_o pet._n 1.4_o eph._n 4.18_o col._n 3.16_o heb._n 12.28_o john_n 17.17_o rom._n 15.16_o 1_o cor._n 4.15_o heb._n 13.12_o q._n 126._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o have_v saving-grace_n a._n we_o may_v know_v it_o by_o the_o good_a fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o it_o which_o be_v especial_o these_o two_o 1._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n from_o all_o sin_n and_o set_v it_o against_o sin_n so_o that_o such_o a_o man_n do_v not_o only_o forbear_v sin_n but_o hate_v it_o and_o seek_v the_o utter_a destruction_n of_o it_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o life_n by_o all_o good_a mean_n ezek._n 18.30_o psal_n 119.104_o matth._n 26.41_o col._n 3.5_o 2._o save_v grace_n turn_v the_o heart_n unto_o god_n and_o godliness_n strong_o and_o constant_o incline_v it_o to_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o make_v we_o fit_a and_o ready_a to_o and_o active_a in_o good_a work_n enable_v we_o cheerful_o to_o obey_v the_o will_n of_o god_n precept_n and_o patient_o to_o submit_v to_o the_o will_n of_o his_o providence_n eph._n 2.10_o isa_n 55.7_o psal_n 119_o 112._o tit._n 3.1_o act_n 21.13_o tit._n 2.14_o q._n 127._o what_o be_v the_o particular_a grace_n or_o gracious_a qualification_n that_o fit_v we_o for_o a_o worthy_a partake_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n a._n they_o be_v especial_o these_o seven_o knowledge_n faith_n repentance_n love_n new_a obedience_n thankfulness_n &_o holy_a desire_n or_o a_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o this_o ordinance_n 128._o what_o knowledge_n shall_v we_o have_v a._n a_o competent_a measure_n of_o knowledge_n of_o the_o fundamental_a or_o principal_a truth_n of_o the_o christian_a religion_n or_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o holy_a scripture_n necessary_a to_o make_v we_o wise_a unto_o salvation_n prov._n 19.2_o eph._n 1.17_o col._n 1.9_o &_o 3.10_o q._n 129._o what_o be_v the_o truth_n that_o we_o shall_v especial_o know_v a._n some_o truth_n concern_v god_n some_o concern_v man_n some_o concern_v the_o covenant_n between_o god_n and_o man_n and_o some_o concern_v the_o sacrament_n or_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n q_o 130._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v god_n a._n we_o shall_v know_v something_o concern_v his_o essence_n or_o nature_n something_o concern_v his_o will_n and_o something_o concern_v his_o worship_n q._n 131._o what_o shall_v we_o know_v concern_v the_o essence_n or_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n these_o four_o thing_n 1._o that_o god_n be_v or_o that_o there_o be_v a_o god_n heb._n 11.6_o q._n 132._o what_o else_o a._n 2._o that_o god_n be_v one_o or_o that_o there_o be_v only_o one_o true_a god_n and_o no_o more_o deut._n 6.4_o jer._n 10.10_o q._n 133._o what_o else_o a._n that_o this_o one_o god_n subsi_v in_o three_o distinct_a person_n call_v by_o distinct_a name_n in_o scripture_n the_o father_n the_o son_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o spirit_n matth._n 28.19_o 1_o joh._n 5.7_o q._n 134._o what_o else_o a._n 4._o that_o this_o one_o god_n be_v a_o most_o pure_a invisible_a spirit_n or_o a_o be_v that_o can_v be_v see_v by_o our_o eye_n john_n 4.24_o 1_o tim._n 1.17_o and_o 6.16_o q._n 135._o by_o what_o have_v god_n make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o a._n god_n have_v make_v himself_o know_v to_o we_o two_o way_n 1._o by_o his_o write_a word_n 2._o by_o his_o work_n q._n 136._o what_o do_v the_o word_n make_v know_v to_o we_o concern_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n a._n the_o word_n
jer._n 31.18_o q._n 238._o wherein_o do_v the_o nature_n of_o true_a repentance_n consist_v a._n in_o these_o three_o thing_n 1._o in_o a_o deep_a conviction_n of_o sin_n 2._o in_o a_o hearty_a contrition_n or_o godly_a sorrow_n for_o sin_n 3._o in_o a_o thorough_a conversion_n or_o turn_v from_o sin_n to_o god_n act_v 2.37_o psal_n 38.18_o ezek._n 18.30_o q._n 239._o when_o be_v our_o conviction_n of_o sin_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n when_o we_o understand_v and_o be_v due_o sensible_a of_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n gen._n 37.9_o q._n 240._o wherein_o do_v the_o evil_a of_o sin_n consist_v a._n 1._o in_o its_o odious_a nature_n as_o be_v contrary_a both_o to_o the_o holy_a nature_n reveal_v will_n and_o righteous_a law_n of_o god_n eph._n 4.18_o col._n 1.21_o rom._n 8.7_o 1_o john_n 3.4_o 2._o in_o its_o hurtful_a fruit_n and_o effect_n as_o bring_v the_o soul_n under_o guilt_n filth_n and_o slavery_n and_o make_v it_o liable_a to_o temporal_a spiritual_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n rom._n 3.19_o job_n 15.16_o 2_o pet._n 2.19_o rom._n 6.23_o q._n 241._o when_o be_v our_o contrition_n or_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n 1._o when_o it_o be_v a_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n as_o sin_n or_o as_o it_o be_v contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n and_o will_n of_o god_n psal_n 51.4_o 2._o when_o it_o be_v universal_a sorrow_n for_o all_o sin_n &_o at_o all_o time_n psal_n 38.18_o &_o 119.136_o 3._o when_o it_o be_v the_o great_a sorrow_n we_o have_v both_o as_o to_o degree_n and_o continuance_n zech_n 12.10_o 4._o when_o it_o work_v repentance_n or_o forsake_v of_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 7.10_o q._n 242._o when_o be_v our_o conversion_n from_o sin_n unto_o god_n such_o as_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v a._n when_o we_o be_v turn_v from_o all_o sin_n unto_o god_n both_o in_o heart_n and_o life_n ezek._n 8.31_o rom._n 6.4_o q._n 243._o when_o be_v the_o heart_n turn_v from_o sin_n to_o god_n a._n when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o darkness_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o light_n of_o grace_n or_o from_o ignorance_n to_o knowledge_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n act_v 26.18_o eph._n 5.8_o 2._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o a_o death_n in_o sin_n to_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n eph._n 2.1_o 2._o 2._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n to_o the_o hatred_n of_o it_o ps_n 119.104_o 4._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o reign_a power_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v under_o the_o government_n of_o god_n act_v 26.18_o rom._n 6.17_o 18._o q._n 244._o when_o be_v the_o life_n turn_v from_o sin_n unto_o god_n a._n when_o we_o do_v in_o our_o practice_n and_o course_n of_o life_n deny_v all_o ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n and_o live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n tit._n 2.12_o q._n 245._o what_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o companion_n of_o true_a repentance_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o a_o free_a and_o full_a confession_n of_o sin_n with_o its_o aggravation_n unto_o god_n and_o also_o unto_o man_n when_o due_o call_v to_o it_o 1_o tim._n 1.13_o james_n 5.16_o 2._o a_o judge_v and_o condemn_v sin_n and_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n dan._n 9.7_o 8._o 3._o a_o loathe_v of_o sin_n and_o of_o ourselves_o for_o sin_n ezek._n 20.43_o 4._o a_o holy_a shame_n upon_o the_o remembrance_n of_o sin_n ezek._n 16.61_o 5._o a_o just_a indignation_n against_o and_o zealous_a revenge_n upon_o sin_n in_o mortify_v of_o it_o 2_o cor._n 7.11_o 6._o make_v restitution_n or_o satisfaction_n for_o sin_n though_o not_o to_o god_n yet_o to_o man_n if_o it_o be_v in_o our_o power_n for_o the_o wrong_n we_o have_v do_v to_o they_o either_o in_o soul_n or_o body_n estate_n or_o good_a name_n luke_n 19.8_o 7._o a_o holy_a desire_n and_o carefulness_n to_o avoid_v sin_n and_o please_v god_n 2_o cor._n 7.11_o 8._o a_o holy_a fear_n and_o watchfulness_n against_o sin_n and_o temptation_n for_o time_n to_o come_v 2_o cor._n 7.11_o the_o examination_n of_o love_n q._n 246._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o love_n to_o god_n the_o father_n son_n &_o spirit_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o rise_n or_o ground_n of_o it_o by_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o property_n of_o it_o q._n 247._o whence_o do_v our_o love_n to_o god_n arise_v a._n 1._o from_o a_o fight_n or_o discovery_n of_o the_o loveliness_n of_o god_n or_o the_o surpass_a excellency_n of_o his_o nature_n apprehend_v by_o faith_n psal_n 8.1_o &_o 45.2_o cant._n 5.10.16_o 2._o from_o a_o taste_n or_o experience_n of_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o manifestation_n of_o his_o love_n to_o our_o soul_n cant._n 1.3_o &_o 3_o 4_o 5._o luke_n 7.38_o q._n 248._o wherein_o do_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o love_n of_o god_n consist_v a._n in_o the_o soul_n be_v go_v out_o towards_o god_n as_o the_o chief_a good_a by_o several_a step_n or_o degree_n as_o 1._o in_o a_o love_n of_o goodwill_n to_o he_o 2._o in_o a_o love_n of_o fervent_a desire_n after_o he_o 3._o in_o a_o love_n of_o sweet_a delight_n and_o full_a satisfaction_n in_o he_o john_n 3.27_o cant._n 1.2_o &_o 8.14_o psal_n 16.5_o 6._o q._n 249._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v god_n the_o father_n as_o our_o father_n a._n by_o our_o desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o carry_v it_o towards_o he_o like_o dutiful_a child_n fear_v to_o offend_v he_o harken_v to_o he_o obey_v he_o seek_v to_o he_o and_o depend_v on_o he_o for_o all_o needful_a blessing_n 1_o pet._n 1.14_o 15._o mal._n 1.6_o rom._n 8.15_o 1_o pet._n 5.7_o q._n 250._o how_o may_v we_o know_v that_o we_o love_v the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n as_o our_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n a._n 1._o by_o our_o renounce_v all_o other_o mediator_n and_o redeemer_n and_o thankful_o accept_v of_o he_o in_o all_o his_o office_n as_o our_o only_a mediator_n and_o redeemer_n isa_n 26.13_o psal_n 73.25_o 2._o by_o our_o learning_n of_o he_o as_o our_o prophet_n obey_v he_o as_o our_o king_n use_v of_o he_o and_o trust_v in_o he_o as_o our_o priest_n for_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o satisfaction_n and_o intercession_n matth._n 11.29_o heb._n 5.9_o &_o 4.15_o 16._o eph._n 1.12_o q._n 251._o how_o may_v we_o know_v our_o love_n to_o the_o holy_a spirit_n as_o our_o sanctifier_n guide_n and_o comforter_n a._n 1._o by_o our_o love_n to_o frequent_v of_o and_o delight_v in_o the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o christ_n by_o which_o the_o spirit_n work_v ps_n 27.4_o &_o 81.1_o 2_o 10._o &_o 122.1_o 2._o by_o our_o harken_v to_o and_o obey_v his_o call_n cherish_v his_o holy_a motion_n in_o our_o soul_n by_o the_o ordinance_n of_o christ_n &_o resist_v and_o reject_v the_o evil_a suggestion_n and_o temptation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 1_o thess_n 5.19_o isa_n 30.21_o 1_o pet._n 5.9_o 3._o by_o our_o set_n upon_o duty_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o spirit_n live_v under_o his_o influence_n and_o walk_v in_o god_n holy_a way_n under_o his_o guidance_n eph._n 3.16_o gal._n 5.25_o rom._n 8.14_o q._n 252._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o love_n to_o god_n a._n it_o be_v a_o most_o hearty_a and_o fervent_a love_n exceed_v our_o love_n to_o all_o our_o friend_n relation_n enjoyment_n yea_o to_o our_o very_a life_n themselves_o matth._n 22.37_o luke_n 10.27_o &_o 14.26_o etc._n etc._n act_v 21.13_o rev._n 12.11_o cant._n 8.6_o q._n 253._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o obedient_a love_n or_o make_v the_o soul_n obedient_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o of_o christ_n john_n 14.15_o 21._o &_o 15.10_o 14._o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o 1_o john_n 5.3_o q._n 254._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n desirous_a of_o likeness_n to_o god_n communion_n with_o he_o and_o of_o gracious_a communication_n of_o love_n and_o mercy_n from_o he_o 1_o pet._n 1.1_o 15._o ps_n 17.15_o &_o 42.1_o 2._o cant._n 1.2_o q._n 255._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o help_v the_o soul_n patient_o and_o submissive_o to_o bear_v god_n rebuke_n and_o correction_n john_n 21.15_o 16_o 17._o mich._n 7.9_o q._n 256._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o abide_n and_o constant_a love_n eph._n 6.24_o cant._n 8.6_o 7._o q._n 257._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o love_v what_o god_n love_v because_o he_o love_v it_o and_o hate_v what_o he_o hate_v because_o he_o hate_v it_o and_o to_o grieve_v for_o the_o dishonour_v do_v to_o he_o by_o ourselves_o or_o other_o psal_n 11.5_o 7._o &_o 146.8_o &_o 87.2_o &_o 26.8_o 1_o john_n 5.1_o ps_n 119.14_o &_o 97.10_o &_o 139.21_o 22._o q._n 258._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o love_n to_o
of_o god_n contain_v in_o the_o scripture_n of_o the_o old_a and_o new_a testament_n isa_n 8.20_o gal._n 6.16_o phil._n 1.27_o &_o 3.16_o q._n 291._o when_o do_v we_o obey_v god_n according_a to_o this_o rule_n a._n when_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n in_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o christ_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n heb._n 11.6_o rom._n 14.5.23_o 2_o cor._n 5.14_o phil._n 4.13_o joh._n 15.3_o col._n 3.17_o heb._n 13.15_o q._n 292._o what_o be_v the_o end_v of_o our_o obedience_n a._n the_o end_n which_o we_o shall_v aim_v at_o in_o our_o obedience_n be_v 1._o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o 2._o the_o good_a of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o 1._o cor._n 10.31_o phil._n 1.20_o 1_o tim._n 4.8_o phil._n 2.4_o the_o examination_n of_o thankfulness_n q._n 293._o how_o may_v we_o know_v our_o thankfulness_n to_o be_v true_a a._n 1._o by_o our_o careful_a observe_v own_v and_o acknowledge_v unto_o god_n the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n he_o bestow_v on_o we_o especial_o spiritual_a blessing_n 1_o chron._n 29.13_o 14_o 16._o hos_fw-la 2.8_o 2_o cor._n 9.15_o q._n 294._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o our_o just_a estimation_n or_o value_v the_o blessing_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n excellency_n and_o usefulness_n luke_n 1.46_o 48_o 49._o phil._n 3.8_o cant._n 3.10_o 16._o q._n 295._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o our_o dutiful_a render_n to_o god_n according_a to_o the_o blessing_n receive_v from_o he_o psal_n 116.12_o 2_o chron._n 32.15_o q._n 296._o what_o shall_v a_o thankful_a soul_n render_v unto_o god_n a._n 1._o high_a praise_n of_o his_o wisdom_n power_n goodness_n truth_n and_o of_o all_o his_o perfection_n as_o also_o of_o all_o his_o blessing_n &_o mercy_n psal_n 103.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o &_o 106.1_o 2._o 1_o tim._n 1.12_o 15_o 16_o 17._o q._n 297._o what_o else_o a._n hearty_a affection_n luk._n 7.37_o 38_o 47._o q._n 298._o what_o else_o a._n humble_a obedience_n devote_v both_o ourselves_o and_o service_n unto_o god_n pay_v our_o vow_n answer_v our_o covenant_n engagement_n to_o he_o live_v to_o christ_n &_o be_v willing_a and_o ready_a to_o die_v for_o he_o if_o we_o be_v call_v to_o it_o 2_o cor._n 8.5_o psal_n 119.38_o &_o 116.14_o 2_o cor._n 5_o 25._o act_n 21.13_o the_o examination_n of_o holy_a desire_n q._n 299._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o our_o desire_n or_o appetite_n to_o this_o holy_a supper_n be_v true_a a._n by_o the_o cause_n object_n property_n companion_n and_o end_v of_o it_o q._n 300._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o desire_n a._n three_o 1._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o want_n of_o this_o ordinance_n for_o the_o spiritual_a benefit_n thereof_o 2._o a_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o the_o suitableness_n and_o fullness_n of_o this_o ordinance_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o it_o to_o supply_v our_o want_n luke_n 15.17_o mark_v 9.24_o col._n 1.19_o 3._o a_o taste_n or_o experience_n of_o the_o sweetness_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o of_o spiritual_a refreshment_n receive_v by_o they_o 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o q._n 301._o what_o be_v the_o object_n of_o this_o desire_n or_o appetite_n a._n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v not_o only_o nor_o chief_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o supper_n psal_n 42.2_o &_o 63.1_o q._n 302._o what_o be_v the_o property_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n it_o be_v a_o strong_a desire_n a_o holy_a longing_n after_o christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n psal_n 73.25_o &_o 14.2_o q._n 303._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v a_o industrious_a desire_n or_o put_v the_o soul_n upon_o pious_a endeavour_n to_o obtain_v the_o mercy_n desire_v isa_n â—6_n 9_o q._n 304._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n restless_a and_o impatient_a of_o delay_n cant._n 8.14_o q._n 305._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n glad_a of_o opportunity_n to_o enjoy_v christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n and_o careful_a to_o lay_v hold_n on_o they_o and_o improve_v they_o psal_n 122.1_o isa_n 2.3_o q._n 306._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v christ_n and_o his_o spiritual_a benefit_n sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o soul_n â—ant_n 2.3_o q._n 307._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o cause_v the_o soul_n to_o feed_v hearty_o on_o christ_n in_o his_o ordinance_n by_o faith_n matth._n 5.6_o q._n 308._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o make_v the_o soul_n willing_a to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n to_o obtain_v christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n luke_n 5.11_o q._n 309._o what_o be_v the_o companion_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n 1._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o high_a esteem_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o ordinance_n job_n 23.12_o 1_o pet._n 2.7_o q._n 310._o what_o be_v another_o a._n 2._o it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o retention_n or_o keep_v of_o our_o spiritual_a food_n in_o the_o soul_n a_o digest_v of_o it_o and_o get_v spiritual_a strength_n by_o it_o eph._n 3.17_o cant._n 3.4_o q._n 311._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o readiness_n and_o care_n to_o lay_v out_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n in_o the_o service_n of_o christ_n from_o who_o we_o receive_v it_o 1_o cor._n 15.10_o 1_o thess_n 1.3_o q._n 312._o what_o be_v another_o a._n it_o be_v accompany_v with_o love_n to_o christ_n delight_n content_a and_o satisfaction_n in_o christ_n though_o we_o want_v this_o world_n good_n 1_o pet._n 1.8_o q._n 313._o what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o this_o desire_n a._n a_o gracious_a soul_n desire_v this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o christ_n in_o it_o for_o his_o spiritual_a refreshment_n nourishment_n &_o growth_n in_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v thereby_o be_v the_o better_a able_a to_o serve_v christ_n in_o his_o place_n and_o relation_n psal_n 119.25_o 28_o 32._o the_o examination_n of_o growth_n in_o grace_n q._n 314._o how_o may_v we_o know_v whether_o we_o do_v grow_v in_o grace_n a._n 1._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a appetite_n to_o our_o spiritual_a food_n or_o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o desire_n after_o christ_n his_o word_n and_o ordinance_n 1_o pet._n 2.9_o ps_n 42_o 1_o and_o 27.4_o â—nd_n 63.1_o 2._o q._n 315._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a strength_n to_o perform_v duty_n endure_v affliction_n and_o resist_v our_o soul_n enemy_n eph._n 6.10_o 2_o tim._n 2.1_o fhil_fw-la 4.13_o ps_n 138.2_o q._n 316._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o by_o the_o increase_n of_o our_o spiritual_a stature_n when_o we_o wax_v big_a and_o tall_a in_o grace_n and_o holiness_n 2_o pet._n 1.5_o 6_o 7_o 8._o matth._n 15.28_o james_n 2.5_o q._n 317._o how_o else_o a._n 4._o by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o voice_n and_o visage_n when_o we_o speak_v more_o understand_o savoury_o and_o experimental_o of_o god_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n and_o look_v more_o like_o our_o heavenly_a father_n 1_o cor._n 13.11_o eph._n 4.29_o col._n 3.6_o eccles_n 8.1_o q._n 318._o how_o else_o a_o 5._o by_o the_o change_n of_o our_o carriage_n and_o conversation_n when_o we_o grow_v more_o serious_a humble_a holy_a circumspect_a and_o heavenly_a in_o our_o life_n matth._n 5.16_o gen._n 6.9_o eph._n 5.15_o q._n 319._o why_o shall_v we_o examine_v the_o growth_n of_o our_o grace_n a._n 1._o because_o god_n give_v we_o his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o may_v grow_v in_o grace_n by_o the_o use_n of_o they_o and_o expect_v our_o growth_n shall_v be_v suitable_a to_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n which_o we_o enjoy_v act_v 20.32_o eph._n 4.11_o 12_o 13._o q._n 320._o what_o be_v another_o reason_n of_o it_o a._n 2._o because_o the_o growth_n of_o our_o grace_n will_v be_v a_o good_a evidence_n to_o we_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o it_o for_o if_o we_o grow_v we_o live_v 2_o thess_n 1.3_o q._n 321._o what_o be_v another_o reason_n of_o it_o a._n 3._o because_o the_o discovery_n of_o our_o growth_n in_o grace_n will_v quicken_v and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o attendance_n on_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n 1_o pet._n 2.2_o 3._o 322._o what_o if_o we_o find_v that_o our_o grace_n do_v not_o grow_v but_o rather_o decay_n a._n we_o ought_v to_o be_v deep_o humble_v for_o it_o before_o the_o lord_n beg_v pardon_n of_o it_o search_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o that_o they_o may_v be_v remove_v and_o labour_n to_o improve_v god_n ordinance_n better_a for_o time_n to_o come_v rev._n 2.4_o 5._o &_o 3.1_o 2._o q._n 323._o what_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o decay_n of_o grace_n a._n these_o two_o especial_o 1._o neglect_v of_o christ_n ordinance_n the_o mean_n of_o grace_n or_o use_v of_o they_o negligent_o and_o formal_o or_o without_o a_o due_a care_n to_o improve_v they_o
of_o the_o remembrance_n of_o christ_n our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n and_o growth_n in_o grace_n the_o confirm_v of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n the_o testify_a of_o our_o thankfulness_n to_o christ_n and_o the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o union_n to_o he_o and_o communion_n with_o he_o and_o with_o one_o another_o q._n 346._o wherein_o else_o a._n 3._o in_o use_v this_o ordinance_n according_a to_o christ_n institution_n in_o order_n to_o these_o end_n that_o be_v use_v the_o same_o element_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o the_o same_o word_n and_o action_n about_o they_o and_o to_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o end_n that_o christ_n use_v they_o for_o q._n 347._o wherein_o else_o a._n 4._o in_o holy_a meditation_n on_o the_o element_n word_n and_o action_n that_o be_v use_v in_o the_o celebration_n or_o administration_n of_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o especial_o on_o christ_n himself_o who_o be_v signify_v and_o represent_v by_o they_o prov._n 23.1_o john_n 1.29_o q._n 348._o what_o good_a meditation_n may_v our_o soul_n raise_v from_o these_o a._n 1._o when_o we_o see_v bread_n and_o wine_n prepare_v for_o this_o ordinance_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o resemblance_n that_o there_o be_v between_o they_o and_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n signify_v by_o they_o q._n 349._o how_o do_v bread_n resemble_v the_o body_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o corn_n be_v prepare_v by_o grind_v mould_v and_o bake_v to_o make_v it_o bread_n for_o our_o body_n so_o christ_n be_v prepare_v by_o exquisite_a suffering_n to_o be_v bread_n for_o our_o soul_n isa_n 53.10_o q._n 350._o how_o else_o a._n as_o bread_n be_v the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o natural_a life_n so_o be_v christ_n the_o staff_n and_o strength_n of_o our_o spiritual_a life_n psal_n â—05_n 16_o &_o 19.14_o q._n 351._o how_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o bread_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o it_o be_v make_v up_o of_o many_o grain_n so_o christ_n mystical_a that_o be_v the_o church_n be_v but_o one_o body_n though_o make_v up_o of_o many_o member_n 1_o cor._n 12.12_o q._n 352._o how_o do_v the_o wine_n resemble_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n a._n in_o three_o thing_n especial_o 1._o as_o wine_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o body_n so_o do_v the_o blood_n of_o christ_n quench_v the_o thirst_n of_o the_o soul_n john_n 6.35_o q._n 353._o how_o else_o a._n 2._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o cheer_v nature_n make_v the_o heart_n glad_a so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v by_o faith_n cheer_v and_o make_v glad_a the_o soul_n of_o mournful_a sinner_n psal_n 104.15_o q._n 354._o what_o else_o a._n 3._o as_o wine_n be_v of_o a_o purge_n and_o cleanse_v quality_n so_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n do_v meritorious_o purge_v and_o cleanse_v we_o from_o sin_n heb._n 9.13_o 14._o 1_o john_n 1.7_o q._n 355._o what_o other_o meditation_n may_v we_o raise_v from_o this_o ordinance_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n bless_v sanctify_a or_o set_v apart_o from_o a_o common_a to_o a_o holy_a use_n by_o the_o minister_n pronounce_v the_o word_n of_o institution_n and_o prayer_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o god_n the_o father_n his_o sanctify_a and_o set_v apart_o his_o son_n the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n from_o all_o eternity_n to_o be_v our_o redeemer_n isa_n 42.1_o q._n 356._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o bread_n break_v we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o break_v of_o christ_n sacred_a body_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o all_o the_o suffering_n pain_n and_o torment_n which_o he_o endure_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n for_o our_o sake_n on_o the_o heinous_a nature_n of_o our_o sin_n that_o can_v not_o be_v do_v away_o but_o by_o the_o shed_n of_o christ_n blood_n and_o the_o impartial_a justice_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o punish_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n when_o he_o stand_v as_o our_o surety_n q_o 357._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o see_v the_o minister_n offer_v and_o give_v bread_n and_o wine_n to_o we_o we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o infinite_a love_n of_o god_n the_o father_n in_o give_v christ_n and_o of_o christ_n in_o give_v himself_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n for_o we_o and_o of_o the_o spirit_n in_o reveal_v and_o apply_v christ_n to_o we_o q._n 258._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n when_o we_o receive_v the_o bread_n and_o wine_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o minister_n with_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o body_n and_o eat_v and_o drink_v they_o with_o our_o mouth_n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o spiritual_a receive_v of_o the_o body_n and_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o feed_v on_o he_o by_o faith_n in_o our_o soul_n q._n 359._o what_o other_o meditation_n a._n we_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o precious_a benefit_n that_o redound_v to_o true_a believer_n by_o a_o right_a receive_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o holy_a ordinance_n which_o be_v redemption_n from_o all_o enemy_n and_o evil_n reconciliation_n to_o god_n pardon_v of_o sin_n justification_n adoption_n sanctification_n victory_n over_o our_o soul_n adversary_n increase_v of_o grace_n and_o a_o title_n to_o glory_n q._n 360._o wherein_o else_o do_v this_o gracious_a disposition_n of_o soul_n consist_v a._n 5._o in_o a_o lively_a act_n or_o exercise_v of_o save_a grace_n and_o use_v our_o bodily_a sense_n of_o see_v touch_v and_o taste_v to_o help_v our_o spiritual_a sense_n and_o grace_n in_o their_o act_n john_n 20.27_o q._n 361._o what_o grace_n shall_v we_o exercise_v in_o partake_v of_o this_o ordinance_n a._n we_o shall_v especial_o exercise_v these_o four_o faith_n repentance_n love_n and_o joy_n q._n 362._o how_o be_v faith_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o it_o a._n faith_n shall_v be_v exercise_v as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o discern_v christ_n in_o this_o ordinance_n as_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o receive_v he_o and_o as_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o feed_v upon_o he_o or_o apply_v he_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n to_o each_o believer_n in_o particular_a job_n 20.28_o gal._n 2.20_o q._n 363._o how_o be_v repentance_n to_o be_v exercise_v a._n repentance_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v in_o remember_v our_o sin_n confess_v they_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n hate_v of_o they_o judge_v and_o condemn_v ourselves_o for_o they_o and_o turn_v from_o they_o unto_o god_n in_o christ_n isa_n 53.4_o 5.6_o zech._n 12.10_o 11._o q._n 364._o how_o be_v love_n to_o god_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o god_n both_o father_n son_n and_o spirit_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o the_o fervent_a out_o go_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n and_o to_o each_o person_n in_o the_o god_n head_n and_o by_o the_o firm_a cleave_v of_o the_o soul_n to_o he_o as_o to_o the_o chief_a good_a and_o our_o all-sufficient_a portion_n psal_n 63.8_o act_n 11.23_o q._n 365._o how_o be_v love_n to_o other_o christian_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n love_n to_o other_o christian_n shall_v then_o be_v exercise_v by_o our_o cleave_v to_o they_o in_o heart_n as_o to_o our_o brethren_n by_o pray_v with_o and_o for_o they_o by_o forgive_a their_o trespass_n against_o we_o and_o by_o a_o readiness_n to_o give_v to_o those_o that_o want_v according_a to_o our_o ability_n and_o their_o necessity_n heb._n 13.1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o pet._n 2.17_o eph._n 4.32_o q._n 366._o how_o be_v joy_n then_o to_o be_v exercise_v a._n joy_n be_v then_o to_o be_v exercise_v in_o the_o soul_n be_v be_v cheer_v revive_v and_o lift_v up_o in_o the_o believe_a apprehension_n or_o assurance_n of_o its_o interest_n in_o god_n as_o his_o own_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o covenant_n and_o so_o in_o all_o the_o blessing_n promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n of_o which_o this_o ordinance_n be_v a_o sign_n and_o seal_v psal_n 16.5_o phil._n 4.4_o 1_o pet._n 1.8_o rom._n 5.2_o q._n 367._o how_o be_v this_o ordinance_n to_o be_v elose_v up_o a._n it_o be_v to_o be_v close_v up_o in_o sing_v some_o spiritual_a hymn_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n our_o creator_n redeemer_n and_o sanctifier_n matth._n 26.30_o mark_v 14.26_o of_o our_o duty_n after_o partake_v q._n 368._o what_o be_v require_v of_o we_o after_o partake_v of_o tho_o lord_n supper_n a._n two_o sort_n of_o duty_n some_o more_o public_a and_o other_o more_o private_a q._n 369._o what_o be_v the_o public_a duty_n a._n such_o as_o these_o 1._o a_o solemn_a and_o hearty_a thanksgiving_n to_o god_n for_o his_o love_n in_o give_v christ_n for_o christ_n love_n in_o give_v himself_o and_o for_o the_o love_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o reveal_v christ_n to_o we_o and_o in_o we_o with_o all_o the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o this_o love_n as_o also_o for_o the_o covenant_n of_o