thing_n and_o do_v count_v they_o but_o dung_n that_o i_o may_v win_v christ_n and_o be_v find_v in_o he_o phil._n 3._o 4_o 9_o and_o as_o be_v say_v of_o ruth_n she_o love_v her_o mother-in-law_n and_o thus_o express_v it_o when_o she_o say_v to_o she_o thy_o sister_n be_v go_v back_o return_v thou_o after_o she_o and_o ruth_n say_v entreat_v i_o not_o to_o leave_v thou_o for_o whither_o thou_o go_v i_o will_v go_v and_o where_o thou_o lodge_v i_o will_v lodge_v thy_o people_n shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o thy_o god_n my_o god_n etc._n etc._n ruth_n 1._o 15_o 18._o with_o ch_z 4._o 15._o and_o it_o also_o lead_v to_o follow_v christ_n through_o affliction_n trial_n reproach_n persecution_n etc._n etc._n and_o to_o endure_v any_o thing_n for_o the_o belove_a love_n be_v strong_a as_o death_n the_o coal_n thereof_o be_v coal_n of_o fire_n which_o have_v a_o most_o vehement_a flame_n many_o water_n can_v quench_v love_n neither_o can_v the_o flood_n drown_v it_o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7._o by_o the_o first_o love_n of_o christ_n our_o love_n be_v make_v perfect_a that_o we_o may_v have_v boldness_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n there_o be_v no_o fear_n in_o love_n but_o perfect_a love_n cast_v out_o fear_n because_o fear_n have_v torment_n he_o that_o fear_v be_v not_o make_v perfect_a in_o love_n 1_o joh._n 4._o 16_o 17_o 19_o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n be_v love_n be_v oppose_v unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o fear_n and_o cowardice_n 2_o tim._n 1._o 7_o 8._o this_o be_v the_o first_o love_n which_o be_v usual_o very_a intense_a and_o hot_a in_o the_o day_n of_o man_n first_o know_v believe_v in_o and_o be_v espouse_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v i_o remember_v thou_o the_o kindness_n of_o thy_o youth_n the_o love_n of_o thy_o espousal_n when_o thou_o wente_v after_o i_o in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o a_o land_n that_o be_v not_o sow_o israel_n be_v holiness_n unto_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n jer._n 2._o 1_o 5._o and_o the_o apostle_n declare_v how_o high_o christ_n be_v prize_v by_o the_o galatian_n and_o how_o welcomely_a the_o gospel_n and_o its_o declarer_n be_v receive_v at_o the_o first_o when_o christ_n crucify_v be_v evident_o set_v forth_o before_o their_o eye_n and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o he_o you_o receive_v i_o say_v the_o apostle_n as_o a_o angel_n of_o god_n even_o as_o christ_n jesus_n for_o i_o bear_v you_o record_v that_o if_o it_o have_v be_v possible_a you_o will_v have_v pluck_v out_o your_o own_o eye_n and_o have_v give_v they_o to_o i_o gal._n 4._o 13_o 15._o with_o ch_z 3._o 1_o 5._o &_o 57_o so_o the_o apostle_n speak_v unto_o the_o thessalonian_o show_v what_o entrance_n the_o gospel_n have_v among_o they_o how_o effectual_o it_o wrought_v produce_v the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n and_o patience_n of_o hope_n and_o they_o become_v follower_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v receive_v the_o word_n in_o much_o affliction_n and_o yet_o with_o joy_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o they_o turn_v to_o god_n from_o idol_n to_o serve_v the_o live_n and_o true_a god_n and_o to_o wait_v for_o his_o son_n from_o heaven_n etc._n etc._n 1_o thes_n 1._o and_o ch_n 2._o 13._o thus_o also_o he_o say_v to_o the_o hebrew_n call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o former_a day_n in_o which_o after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v you_o endure_v a_o great_a fight_n of_o affliction_n partly_o while_o you_o be_v make_v a_o gaze_a stock_n both_o by_o reproach_n and_o affliction_n and_o partly_o while_o you_o become_v companion_n of_o they_o that_o be_v so_o use_v for_o you_o have_v compassion_n on_o i_o in_o my_o bond_n and_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o your_o good_n know_v of_o yourselves_o that_o you_o have_v in_o heaven_n a_o better_a and_o a_o endure_a substance_n heb._n 10._o 32_o 34._o suchlike_a efficacy_n the_o gospel_n also_o have_v upon_o these_o ephesian_n at_o the_o first_o and_o such_o ardent_a love_n they_o have_v to_o christ_n therein_o preach_v among_o they_o so_o as_o they_o turn_v from_o diana_n the_o former_a object_n of_o their_o love_n and_o worship_n unto_o christ_n the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v so_o magnify_v among_o they_o that_o many_o that_o believe_v come_v &_o confess_v &_o show_v their_o deed_n many_o also_o of_o they_o which_o use_v curious_a art_n bring_v their_o book_n together_o and_o burn_v they_o before_o all_o man_n and_o they_o count_v the_o price_n of_o they_o and_o find_v it_o fifty_o thousand_o piece_n of_o â—ilver_n which_o be_v about_o six_o thousand_o two_o hundred_o and_o fifty_o pound_n in_o our_o account_n as_o some_o judge_n so_o mighty_o grow_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o increase_v act_v 19_o 17_o 20._o eph._n 2._o 2_o 7_o 11._o this_o be_v their_o first_o love_n 4._o yea_o this_o love_n be_v also_o exercise_v and_o show_v forth_o in_o love_v his_o word_n and_o gospel_n as_o be_v before_o intimate_v in_o which_o he_o and_o his_o love_n be_v set_v forth_o and_o discover_v to_o we_o ps_n 119._o 47_o 48_o 97_o 98_o 113_o 127_o 128_o 140_o 163_o 167._o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v 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 again_o if_o any_o man_n love_v i_o he_o will_v keep_v my_o word_n joh._n 14._o 21_o 24._o and_o hereby_o we_o do_v know_v we_o know_v love_n approve_v delight_n in_o him_z if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n he_o that_o say_v i_o know_v he_o and_o keep_v not_o his_o commandment_n be_v a_o liar_n and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o he_o but_o whoso_o keep_v his_o word_n in_o he_o very_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n perfect_v hereby_o know_v we_o that_o we_o be_v in_o he_o 1_o joh._n 2._o 3_o 5_o 8._o and_o ch_n 5._o 2_o 3._o and_o this_o love_n be_v also_o exercise_v and_o evidence_v towards_o the_o brotherhood_n so_o as_o to_o love_v they_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n fervent_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 21_o 22._o to_o delight_v in_o and_o have_v they_o as_o our_o companion_n and_o to_o delight_v in_o the_o fellowship_n and_o society_n of_o they_o as_o our_o brethren_n thus_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o believer_n in_o former_a time_n they_o connue_v steadfast_o in_o the_o apostle_n doctrine_n and_o fellowship_n and_o all_o that_o believe_v be_v together_o etc._n etc._n act_v 2._o 41_o 47._o and_o ch_n 4._o 23_o 24_o 32._o thus_o when_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v the_o hebrew_n let_v we_o consider_v one_o another_o to_o provoke_v to_o love_n and_o to_o good_a work_n not_o forsake_v the_o assemble_v of_o ourselves_o together_o to_o move_v they_o also_o hereto_o he_o say_v call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o former_a day_n in_o which_o you_o be_v illuminate_v as_o signify_v their_o first_o love_n be_v exercise_v in_o love_a one_o another_o and_o in_o assemble_v themselves_o together_o and_o the_o remembrance_n and_o consideration_n thereof_o be_v proper_a and_o powerful_a to_o cause_v they_o to_o return_v thereto_o again_o heb._n 10._o 23_o 25._o with_o v._n 32._o thus_o when_o the_o gospel_n be_v first_o receive_v by_o these_o ephesian_n it_o produce_v in_o they_o love_v to_o all_o the_o brethren_n see_v eph._n 1._o 13_o 15._o col._n 1_o 4._o 1_o thes_n 2._o 13._o and_o ch_n 4._o 9_o and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v he_o that_o beget_v love_v he_o also_o that_o be_v beget_v of_o he_o if_o a_o man_n say_v i_o love_v god_n and_o hate_v his_o brother_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n for_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o brother_n who_o he_o have_v see_v how_o can_v he_o love_v god_n who_o he_o have_v not_o see_v 1_o joh._n 4._o 19_o 21._o and_o ch_n 5._o 1._o yea_o this_o love_n be_v also_o exercise_v in_o love_v and_o pity_v all_o man_n in_o love_v our_o enemy_n bless_v they_o that_o curse_v we_o do_v good_a to_o they_o that_o hate_v we_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v we_o and_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n exhort_v and_o instruct_v they_o that_o hear_v unto_o these_o thing_n luke_n 6._o 27_o 36._o his_o love_n know_v and_o believe_v move_v to_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o the_o soul_n of_o all_o and_o to_o sound_v forth_o the_o word_n before_o they_o to_o hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n in_o word_n and_o conversation_n joh._n 4._o 28_o 29._o rom._n 1._o 8._o tit._n 3._o 3_o 5._o with_o act_n 9_o 20_o 22._o and_o ch_n 2._o 46_o 47._o 1_o thes_n 1._o 7_o 8._o and_o ch_n 3._o 12._o prov._n 29._o 10._o phil._n 2._o 12_o 16._o now_o this_o be_v the_o first_o love_n they_o have_v leave_v that_o fervency_n and_o intensiveness_n of_o love_n to_o christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o his_o cross_n person_n gospel_n and_o one_o to_o another_o and_o to_o
word_n and_o ordinance_n preserve_v among_o we_o else_o it_o be_v no_o such_o great_a judgement_n to_o remove_v his_o candlestick_n out_o of_o any_o place_n hence_o the_o apostle_n say_v what_o advantage_n then_o have_v the_o jew_n and_o what_o profit_n be_v there_o of_o circumcision_n much_o every_o way_n chief_o because_o unto_o they_o be_v commit_v the_o oracle_n of_o god_n indeed_o on_o that_o account_n simple_o they_o be_v no_o better_o before_o god_n as_o to_o their_o gracious_a state_n but_o they_o have_v choice_a advantage_n thereby_o so_o to_o be_v rom._n 3._o 1_o 2_o 9_o and_o ch_n 9_o 4._o where_o he_o set_v his_o tabernacle_n among_o any_o people_n his_o soul_n shall_v not_o abhor_v they_o but_o he_o will_v walk_v among_o they_o leu._n 26._o 11_o 12._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 14_o 17._o 1_o tim._n 3._o 15._o it_o be_v a_o great_a judgement_n to_o remove_v his_o candlestick_n then_o to_o take_v away_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o world_n from_o man_n however_o it_o be_v despise_v by_o we_o ps_n 42._o 1_o 3._o and_o 63._o 1_o 2._o and_o 84._o 11_o 12._o and_o 27._o 4._o amos_n 8._o 11_o 12._o 4._o see_v he_o threaten_v he_o will_v remove_v his_o candlestick_n out_o of_o its_o place_n not_o out_o of_o the_o world_n he_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o can_v take_v occasion_n by_o the_o evil_n of_o some_o to_o be_v merciful_a to_o other_o he_o will_v have_v a_o seed_n to_o serve_v he_o ps_n 22._o 30_o 31._o he_o will_v set_v his_o church_n in_o some_o other_o place_n when_o he_o take_v away_o his_o kingdom_n from_o his_o ancient_a people_n because_o of_o their_o unbelief_n he_o give_v it_o unto_o other_o mat._n 21._o 41_o 43._o see_v what_o the_o apostle_n say_v as_o you_o in_o time_n past_a have_v not_o believe_v god_n yet_o have_v now_o obtain_v mercy_n through_o their_o unbelief_n even_o so_o have_v these_o also_o now_o not_o believe_v that_o through_o your_o mercy_n they_o may_v also_o obtain_v mercy_n o_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o riches_n both_o of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n rom._n 11._o 30_o 32._o 5._o see_v he_o can_v thus_o testify_v displeasure_n in_o remove_v his_o candlestick_n and_o will_v do_v so_o unless_o such_o repent_v let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o and_o whereinsoever_o we_o be_v guilty_a let_v we_o confess_v our_o iniquity_n and_o return_v to_o he_o from_o who_o we_o have_v wander_v and_o depart_v hos_fw-la 6._o 1_o 2._o and_o this_o lead_v we_o to_o the_o next_o thing_n viz._n 2._o the_o condition_n or_o else_o except_o thou_o repent_v the_o judgement_n here_o threaten_v be_v not_o absolute_o so_o but_o conditional_o to_o wit_n if_o they_o still_o persist_v and_o go_v on_o in_o such_o iniquity_n and_o will_v not_o return_v therefrom_o to_o he_o so_o v._n 16._o 22._o and_o ch_n 3._o 3_o 16_o 19_o see_v amos_n 4._o and_o 5._o 1_o 4._o zeph._n 1._o and_o ch_n 2._o 1_o 2_o 3._o 1._o herein_o than_o we_o may_v see_v the_o equality_n of_o god_n way_n ezek._n 18._o 21_o 27._o as_o also_o herein_o we_o may_v see_v the_o nature_n of_o his_o threat_n while_o it_o be_v call_v today_o it_o be_v not_o that_o he_o may_v execute_v the_o judgmeet_n but_o that_o he_o may_v awaken_v the_o threaten_a to_o repentance_n jona_n 2._o 2_o 5._o and_o ch_n 4._o 2._o joel_n 2._o 1_o 13._o rev._n 3._o 19_o therefore_o he_o give_v this_o in_o charge_n to_o his_o prophet_n now_o therefore_o go_v to_o speak_v to_o the_o man_n of_o judah_n and_o to_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o jerusalem_n say_v behold_v i_o frame_v evil_a and_o devise_v a_o device_n against_o you_o return_v you_o now_o etc._n etc._n jer._n 18._o 7_o 8_o 11._o 3._o it_o may_v encourage_v his_o servant_n when_o he_o threaten_v judgement_n to_o give_v warning_n to_o the_o threaten_a because_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o he_o ezek._n 3._o 17_o 21._o and_o ch_n 33._o 7_o 9_o and_o to_o lift_v up_o a_o cry_n for_o those_o so_o threaten_v jer._n 7._o 16._o and_o ch_n 8._o 14._o and_o ch_n 10._o and_o ch_n 14._o 7_o 12_o 21._o and_o ch_n 15._o 1_o 2._o and_o ch_n 18._o 1_o 11._o hos_fw-la 5._o 15._o and_o ch_n 6._o 1_o 2._o verse_n 6._o but_o this_o thou_o have_v that_o thou_o hate_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o nicolaitan_n which_o i_o also_o hate_n after_o he_o have_v thus_o draw_v up_o his_o charge_n against_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n and_o give_v good_a and_o needful_a counsel_n to_o they_o and_o threaten_v to_o execute_v a_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o they_o unless_o they_o receive_v and_o obey_v his_o counsel_n he_o here_o again_o take_v notice_n of_o somewhat_o further_o which_o be_v commendable_a in_o they_o and_o for_o which_o he_o do_v approve_v they_o he_o will_v not_o overlook_v or_o forget_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v praiseworthy_a in_o they_o though_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o displease_v with_o they_o before_o we_o come_v to_o speak_v particular_o to_o this_o verse_n we_o may_v note_v somewhat_o in_o general_n as_o 1._o in_o that_o he_o say_v but_o notwithstanding_o thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first-love_n yet_o this_o thou_o have_v not_o have_v simple_o but_o have_v etc._n etc._n something_o may_v be_v at_o present_a commendable_a among_o such_o as_o these_o who_o have_v abate_v in_o their_o first-love_n and_o unto_o who_o he_o threaten_v judgement_n except_o they_o repent_v as_o we_o have_v note_v before_o on_o verse_n 4._o as_o man_n attain_v not_o to_o the_o best_a at_o first_o but_o by_o degree_n they_o grow_v in_o grace_n so_o such_o as_o wander_v from_o christ_n by_o degree_n wither_v and_o grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o and_o be_v not_o worst_a at_o first_o they_o wax_v worse_o and_o worse_o 2_o tim._n 3._o 13._o they_o proceed_v from_o evil_a to_o evil_n jer._n 9_o 3._o and_o by_o degree_n go_v further_o and_o further_o off_o from_o christ_n and_o suffer_v a_o decay_n of_o what_fw-mi be_v wrought_v in_o they_o by_o the_o gospel_n take_v heed_n therefore_o we_o deceive_v not_o ourselves_o nor_o flatter_v other_o in_o conclude_v all_o be_v well_o with_o ourselves_o or_o they_o because_o we_o have_v not_o whole_o cast_v off_o the_o thing_n or_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a for_o this_o notwithstanding_o we_o may_v be_v in_o a_o bad_a decay_a decline_a condition_n and_o if_o we_o grow_v not_o if_o we_o go_v not_o forward_o we_o shall_v go_v backward_o jer._n 7._o 23_o 24._o 2._o in_o that_o he_o say_v by_o way_n of_o commendation_n of_o they_o this_o thou_o have_v that_o thou_o hate_v he_o say_v not_o the_o nicolaitan_n but_o the_o deed_n of_o they_o so_o it_o may_v teach_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o hate_v with_o a_o positive_a hatred_n the_o person_n of_o evil_a man_n but_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o love_n pity_n and_o compassionate_a the_o person_n of_o they_o who_o deed_n be_v evil_a and_o to_o be_v hate_v and_o in_o who_o we_o can_v delight_v even_o as_o christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o do_v most_o perfect_o abominate_a iniquity_n he_o love_v righteousness_n and_o hate_v iniquity_n heb._n 1._o 9_o jer._n 44._o 4._o yet_o he_o love_v and_o pitty_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o be_v not_o willing_a that_o any_o one_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o all_o shall_v come_v to_o repentance_n joh._n 3._o 16._o eph._n 2._o 2_o 5._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o so_o shall_v it_o be_v with_o we_o also_o we_o shall_v love_v our_o enemy_n bless_v they_o that_o curse_v we_o do_v good_a â—o_o they_o that_o hate_v we_o and_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o despiteful_o use_v we_o and_o persecute_v we_o mat._n 5._o 43_o 45._o luke_n 6._o 27_o 36._o we_o shall_v love_v and_o increase_v and_o abound_v in_o love_n towards_o all_o man_n and_o do_v good_a to_o all_o man_n 1_o thes_n 3._o 12._o gal._n 6._o 10._o indeed_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o love_v they_o as_o to_o join_v in_o confederacy_n with_o they_o or_o delight_n in_o they_o and_o in_o their_o evil_a way_n 2_o chron._n 19_o 2._o 2_o cor._n 6._o 14._o but_o yet_o we_o shall_v pity_v and_o pray_v for_o and_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o and_o do_v good_a to_o they_o prov._n 29._o 10._o our_o heart_n desire_n and_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v act_v 26._o 28_o 29._o rom._n 9_o 1._o ps_n 109._o 4_o 5._o 1_o tim._n 2._o 1_o 4_o 5._o 3._o that_o which_o he_o speak_v concern_v they_o by_o way_n of_o commendation_n be_v thou_o hate_v their_o deed_n or_o work_n which_o i_o also_o hate_n they_o be_v herein_o of_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n and_o like_v unto_o he_o such_o we_o shall_v hate_v as_o he_o hate_v and_o because_o they_o be_v hateful_a to_o he_o ps_n 139._o 19_o 22._o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v to_o hate_v evil_a pride_n and_o arrogancy_n and_o the_o
have_v thou_o reproach_v and_o blaspheme_v and_o against_o who_o have_v thou_o exalt_v thy_o voice_n i_o know_v thy_o rage_n against_o i_o isay_n 37._o 23_o 28._o 5._o and_o he_o see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o blasphemy_n and_o persecution_n of_o his_o people_n ps_n 10._o 14._o jer._n 18._o 23._o ps_n 94._o 1_o 8._o and_o this_o may_v comfort_v his_o people_n and_o help_v they_o to_o commit_v their_o cause_n to_o he_o to_o who_o vengeance_n do_v belong_v etc._n etc._n verse_n 10._o fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v behold_v the_o devil_n shall_v cast_v some_o of_o you_o into_o prison_n that_o you_o may_v be_v try_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n ten_o day_n be_v thou_o faithful_a unto_o death_n and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o a_o crown_n of_o life_n in_o this_o verse_n after_o he_o have_v give_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n some_o account_n of_o his_o knowledge_n as_o we_o have_v see_v before_o in_o v._o 9_o our_o lord_n do_v here_o 1._o give_v a_o caution_n and_o warning_n unto_o they_o fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v 2._o he_o give_v some_o intimation_n and_o account_n of_o the_o thing_n they_o shall_v suffer_v with_o the_o time_n and_o end_n thereof_o behold_v the_o devil_n shall_v cast_v some_z of_o you_o into_o prison_n that_o you_o may_v be_v try_v and_o you_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n ten_o day_n 3._o he_o give_v to_o they_o needful_a counsel_n be_v thou_o faithful_a unto_o death_n 4._o and_o propound_v to_o and_o set_v before_o they_o bless_a encouragement_n that_o they_o may_v receive_v his_o counsel_n and_o i_o will_v give_v thou_o a_o crown_n of_o life_n 1._o the_o warning_n and_o caution_n which_o he_o give_v unto_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v here_o we_o may_v note_v some_o thing_n signify_v to_o we_o 1._o in_o that_o he_o signify_v that_o they_o be_v in_o tribulation_n v._o 9_o and_o here_o and_o after_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o they_o be_v still_o to_o suffer_v and_o be_v in_o tribulation_n so_o we_o may_v receive_v this_o instruction_n that_o while_o they_o be_v in_o this_o world_n tribulation_n be_v to_o be_v expect_v by_o the_o believer_n one_o affliction_n succeed_v and_o follow_v upon_o the_o neck_n of_o another_o many_o be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o righteous_a ps_n 34._o 19_o in_o the_o world_n you_o shall_v have_v tribulation_n say_v our_o saviour_n joh._n 16._o 33._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 12._o as_o it_o be_v with_o israel_n of_o old_a so_o it_o be_v true_a of_o the_o israel_n of_o god_n many_o a_o time_n have_v they_o afflict_v i_o from_o my_o youth_n may_v israel_n now_o say_v many_o a_o time_n have_v they_o afflict_v i_o from_o my_o youth_n the_o plower_n plough_v upon_o my_o back_n they_o make_v long_o their_o furrow_n ps_n 129._o 1_o 3._o the_o believer_n be_v now_o hate_v of_o all_o man_n for_o christ_n namesake_n and_o when_o permissive_a commission_n be_v give_v to_o their_o enemy_n they_o will_v be_v instrument_n of_o affliction_n and_o grievance_n to_o they_o act_v 14._o 22._o now_o they_o sow_v in_o tear_n ps_n 126._o 5_o 6._o yea_o many_o affliction_n they_o meet_v withal_o from_o such_o as_o pretend_v themselves_o to_o be_v and_o will_v be_v account_v the_o most_o sincere_a christian_n as_o we_o have_v see_v in_o v._o 9_o and_o this_o show_v that_o here_o be_v not_o their_o rest_n they_o be_v not_o yet_o perfect_a as_o to_o attainment_n isay_n 14._o 3._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 5_o 6._o rev._n 21._o 3_o 4_o 5._o and_o also_o we_o may_v learn_v from_o hence_o that_o we_o can_v know_v love_n or_o hatred_n by_o any_o thing_n here_o they_o may_v be_v love_v peculiarly_a that_o be_v in_o trouble_n frequent_o and_o they_o may_v be_v hate_v comparative_o and_o woe_n denounce_v against_o they_o that_o be_v at_o ease_n in_o zion_n amos._n 6._o 1._o ps_n 73._o 2_o 12._o and_o 11._o 5_o 6._o heb._n 12._o 5_o 7._o 2._o in_o that_o he_o say_v to_o these_o fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n etc._n etc._n so_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o even_o the_o believer_n themselves_o be_v liable_a to_o fear_v timerousness_n and_o cowardice_n aswell_o as_o other_o and_o need_v to_o be_v admonish_v thereof_o and_o strengthen_v there-against_a yea_o and_o the_o best_a and_o most_o upright_o of_o they_o also_o such_o be_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n for_o our_o saviour_n fault_n they_o for_o nothing_o and_o yet_o give_v this_o caution_n to_o they_o such_o a_o like_a caution_n our_o saviour_n give_v unto_o his_o disciple_n general_o fear_v not_o little_a flock_n luke_n 12._o 32._o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v not_o ashamed_a to_o remember_v and_o acknowledge_v to_o the_o corinthian_n that_o he_o be_v with_o they_o in_o weakness_n and_o in_o fear_n and_o in_o much_o tremble_n 1_o cor._n 2._o 3._o gal._n 4._o 13_o 14._o see_v the_o note_n on_o rev._n 1._o v._n 17._o we_o have_v fear_n in_o we_o as_o a_o natural_a infirmity_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v subject_a and_o ready_a to_o pollute_v ourselves_o therewith_o and_o to_o be_v under_o the_o power_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o we_o need_v to_o be_v warn_v there-against_a and_o to_o receive_v admonition_n and_o in_o general_n we_o may_v note_v that_o see_v this_o admonition_n be_v give_v to_o such_o as_o be_v blameless_a and_o unreprovable_a in_o his_o sight_n that_o such_o person_n as_o do_v not_o sin_n at_o present_a but_o have_v keep_v themselves_o pure_a yet_o they_o may_v be_v warn_v of_o what_o be_v evil_a and_o shall_v not_o take_v it_o ill_o so_o to_o be_v and_o particular_o this_o consideration_n that_o believer_n be_v now_o liable_a to_o fear_v may_v be_v useful_a to_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v discourage_v or_o despond_v because_o we_o be_v sometime_o fearful_a but_o to_o remember_v that_o holy_a one_o be_v subject_a thereto_o former_o and_o we_o may_v therefore_o learn_v to_o pity_v one_o another_o and_o not_o to_o trust_v or_o glory_n in_o ourselves_o or_o in_o other_o 3._o we_o may_v further_o note_v from_o hence_o that_o such_o as_o have_v be_v in_o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n former_o and_o have_v behave_v themselves_o unreproveable_o therein_o may_v yet_o fear_v when_o a_o new_a trouble_n and_o trial_n come_v upon_o they_o see_v v._o 9_o so_o much_o also_o the_o apostle_n intimate_v when_o he_o write_v to_o the_o hebrew_n and_o say_v call_v to_o remembrance_n the_o former_a day_n in_o which_o after_o you_o be_v illuminate_v you_o endure_v a_o great_a fight_n of_o affliction_n partly_o while_o you_o be_v make_v a_o gazingstock_n both_o by_o reproach_n and_o affliction_n and_o partly_o while_o you_o become_v companion_n of_o they_o that_o be_v so_o use_v for_o you_o have_v compassion_n of_o i_o in_o my_o bond_n and_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o your_o good_n but_o notwithstanding_o all_o this_o it_o appear_v that_o though_o they_o have_v so_o well_o behave_v themselves_o former_o in_o affliction_n they_o be_v afterward_o ready_a to_o fear_v and_o need_v to_o be_v warn_v thereof_o hence_o to_o the_o former_a he_o add_v cast_v not_o away_o therefore_o your_o confidence_n which_o have_v great_a recompense_n of_o reward_n for_o you_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n heb._n 10._o 32_o 36._o such_o as_o have_v in_o former_a time_n patient_o endure_v and_o not_o fear_v need_v to_o be_v again_o encourage_v and_o strengthen_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o courage_n when_o a_o new_a trial_n be_v order_v to_o they_o hence_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o timothy_n fight_v the_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n lay_v hold_v on_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v call_v and_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n before_o many_o witness_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 12_o 14._o act_n 18._o 9_o 10._o with_o ch_z 13._o 51_o 52._o and_o 14._o 1_o 21._o and_o ch_n 23._o 11._o they_o have_v no_o sufficiency_n of_o themselves_o as_o of_o themselves_o to_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a 2_o cor._n 3._o 5._o but_o need_n continual_o to_o be_v strong_a in_o and_o strengthen_v by_o the_o lord_n eph._n 6._o 10_o 12._o or_o they_o may_v fear_v some_o thing_n they_o may_v suffer_v though_o they_o may_v endure_v many_o thing_n yet_o there_o may_v be_v some_o affliction_n some_o particular_a trial_n that_o may_v be_v dreadful_a and_o terrible_a to_o they_o hence_o he_o here_o say_v fear_v none_o of_o those_o thing_n which_o thou_o shall_v suffer_v or_o fear_v nothing_o heb._n 13._o 5_o 6._o rom._n 8._o 35_o 39_o fear_v not_o want_v nor_o enemy_n some_o may_v think_v they_o can_v endure_v reproach_n or_o evil_a word_n but_o not_o bodily_a persecution_n some_o may_v endure_v imprisonment_n but_o not_o spoil_v of_o their_o good_n some_o may_v cheerful_o undergo_v
3._o 8_o 9_o and_o ch_n 4._o 10._o now_o the_o angel_n be_v never_o say_v so_o to_o be_v upon_o christ_n but_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v often_o say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v rest_v upon_o he_o isay_n 11._o 1_o 2._o i_o have_v put_v my_o trust_n upon_o he_o isay_n 42._o 1._o and_o christ_n say_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n be_v upon_o i_o isay_n 61._o 1._o luke_n 4._o 18._o 3._o because_o they_o be_v name_v with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n as_o also_o mat._n 28._o 19_o 1_o joh._n 5._o 7._o and_o here_o name_v before_o jesus_n christ_n 4._o it_o also_o appear_v that_o hereby_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v intend_v because_o of_o that_o description_n christ_n give_v of_o himself_o in_o ch_z 3._o 1._o when_o he_o send_v a_o message_n to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n in_o sardis_n of_o who_o he_o say_v thou_o have_v a_o name_n that_o thou_o live_v and_o be_v dead_a these_o thing_n say_v he_o that_o have_v the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n sure_o the_o understanding_n the_o seven_o spirit_n to_o mean_v that_o one_o spirit_n best_a suit_v their_o condition_n for_o hereby_o he_o be_v fit_v to_o see_v and_o know_v what_o they_o be_v to_o wit_n dead_a whatever_o name_n they_o have_v and_o hereby_o â—e_n be_v become_v a_o quicken_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v such_o dead_a soul_n luke_n 4._o 18._o see_v notes_n on_o ch_z 4._o v._n 5._o nor_o be_v that_o say_v of_o the_o seven_o angel_n the_o same_o with_o this_o say_v of_o the_o seven_o spirit_n for_o they_o be_v say_v to_o stand_v before_o god_n as_o minister_a serve_a spirit_n rev._n 8._o 2._o with_o dan._n 7._o 10._o but_o these_o seven_o spirit_n be_v only_o say_v to_o be_v before_o the_o throne_n where_o christ_n also_o be_v and_o they_o be_v upon_o he_o ch_z 4._o 5._o and_o ch_n 5._o 6._o hereby_o than_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o spirit_n of_o the_o father_n and_o son_n be_v mean_v and_o intend_v and_o he_o may_v be_v call_v the_o seven_o spirit_n not_o with_o respect_n to_o his_o essence_n but_o 1._o in_o some_o such_o sense_n as_o christ_n sacrifice_n be_v call_v sacrifice_n as_o where_o it_o be_v say_v the_o heavenly_a thing_n must_v be_v purify_v with_o better_a sacrifice_n than_o these_o heb._n 9_o 23._o whereas_o indeed_o that_o which_o christ_n offer_v for_o purgation_n be_v but_o one_o oblation_n once_o offer_v as_o be_v say_v after_o he_o have_v offer_v one_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n for_o ever_o sit_v down_o etc._n etc._n heb._n 10._o 10._o 12._o for_o by_o one_o offering_n he_o have_v perfect_v for_o ever_o they_o that_o be_v sanctify_v v._o 14._o 18._o and_o ch_n 7._o 27._o and_o ch_n 9_o 25_o 26._o now_o that_o one_o sacrifice_n may_v be_v call_v sacrifice_n to_o signify_v that_o it_o be_v the_o truth_n and_o have_v the_o worth_n of_o all_o other_o sacrifice_n which_o be_v many_o yea_o it_o be_v infinite_o more_o acceptable_a and_o valuable_a so_o this_o one_o spirit_n may_v be_v call_v seven_o to_o signify_v it_o be_v the_o most_o perfect_a spirit_n seven_o be_v a_o number_n of_o perfection_n and_o infinite_o more_o excellent_a and_o glorious_a than_o all_o other_o which_o be_v minister_a spirit_n heb._n 1._o 14._o 2._o seven_o spirit_n with_o respect_n to_o his_o manifold_a gift_n grace_n operation_n influence_n etc._n etc._n 1_o cor._n 12._o 4_o 11._o and_o so_o possible_o with_o allusion_n to_o isay_n 11._o 2_o 3._o where_o he_o be_v seven_o time_n name_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o spirit_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n the_o spirit_n of_o counsel_n and_o might_n the_o spirit_n of_o knowledge_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n 3._o call_v seven_o because_o of_o the_o seven_o church_n here_o salute_v and_o seven_o star_n v._o 16._o ch_n 3._o 1._o to_o signify_v this_o spirit_n be_v able_a to_o supply_v all_o their_o want_n and_o to_o furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n and_o perfect_a whatever_o do_v concern_v they_o yea_o and_o he_o be_v send_v forth_o into_o all_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o good_a of_o man_n more_o general_o rev._n 5._o 6._o zech._n 4._o 10._o isay_n 42._o 1_o 5._o and_o these_o be_v say_v to_o be_v before_o his_o throne_n to_o be_v send_v forth_o by_o he_o and_o to_o be_v send_v forth_o in_o righteousness_n for_o he_o sit_v in_o the_o throne_n judge_v right_a ps_n 9_o 4._o now_o from_o this_o spirit_n also_o grace_n and_o peace_n be_v vote_v and_o desire_v for_o he_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n zech._n 12._o 10._o heb._n 10._o 29._o the_o good_a spirit_n ps_n 143._o 10._o the_o spirit_n of_o love_n 2_o tim._n 1._o 7._o and_o it_o be_v his_o work_n and_o office_n to_o bear_v witness_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o grace_n therein_o commend_v and_o peace_n thereby_o make_v and_o to_o preach_v peace_n to_o we_o and_o fill_v we_o with_o it_o and_o effect_v it_o as_o a_o virtue_n in_o we_o eph._n 2._o 13_o 17._o with_o 1_o pet._n 3._o 18_o 19_o rom._n 14._o 17._o gal._n 5._o 22._o verse_n 5._o and_o from_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o faithful_a witness_n and_o the_o first_o beget_v of_o the_o dead_a and_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n unto_o he_o that_o love_v we_o and_o wash_v we_o from_o our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n we_o have_v a_o further_a account_n give_v to_o we_o from_o who_o the_o apostle_n vote_n grace_n and_o peace_n to_o be_v unto_o the_o church_n and_o he_o be_v mention_v after_o the_o spirit_n which_o be_v not_o usual_a because_o he_o be_v large_o describe_v and_o speak_v of_o in_o what_o follow_v as_o may_v be_v see_v by_o any_o and_o from_o jesus_n christ_n the_o faithful_a witness_n of_o the_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o the_o father_n to_o we_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v behold_v i_o have_v give_v he_o for_o a_o witness_n to_o the_o people_n isay_n 55._o 1_o 4._o 1_o joh._n 4._o 8_o 10_o 14._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o he_o be_v the_o faithful_a witness_n as_o a_o peacemaker_n have_v make_v peace_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o cross_n col._n 1._o 20._o so_o he_o be_v the_o great_a and_o undoubted_a evidence_n and_o manifestation_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o we_o poor_a sinful_a creature_n of_o mankind_n the_o gift_n of_o his_o grace_n rom._n 5._o 15_o 18._o he_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n and_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o heb._n 2._o 9_o 1_o tim._n 2._o 4_o 6._o and_o also_o in_o his_o abasement_n and_o suffering_n he_o be_v the_o faithful_a witness_n and_o evidence_n of_o the_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n in_o keep_v covenant_n and_o mercy_n god_n raise_v he_o up_o that_o horn_n of_o salvation_n in_o the_o house_n of_o his_o servant_n david_n as_o he_o speak_v by_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o holy_a prophet_n to_o perform_v the_o mercy_n promise_v to_o our_o forefather_n and_o to_o remember_v his_o holy_a covenant_n the_o oath_n which_o he_o swear_v etc._n etc._n luk._n 1._o 54_o 55_o 68_o 73._o act._n 13._o 23_o 32_o 33._o psal_n 89._o 1_o 19_o 20._o and_o in_o his_o cross_n he_o be_v the_o faithful_a witness_n of_o his_o own_o pity_n and_o compassion_n to_o we_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n in_o love_n 2_o joh._n 3_o such_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n that_o though_o he_o be_v rich_a yet_o for_o our_o sake_n he_o become_v poor_a 2_o cor._n 8._o 9_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o and_o as_o job_n wrinkle_n be_v a_o witness_n job_n 16._o 8._o so_o his_o great_a condescension_n and_o death_n be_v a_o witness_n of_o his_o wonderful_a love_n to_o the_o world_n which_o appear_v herein_o to_o be_v such_o as_o pass_v knowledge_n eph._n 3._o 16._o 19_o from_o he_o be_v grace_n and_o peacestill_n vote_v who_o give_v himself_o for_o our_o sin_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v we_o from_o this_o present_a evil_a world_n gal._n 1._o 3_o 4._o and_o who_o have_v make_v peace_n for_o we_o by_o his_o blood_n and_o be_v our_o peace_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n eph._n 2._o 13_o 15._o col._n 1._o 20._o isay_n 9_o 6._o hebr._n 7._o 1_o 2._o and_o the_o faithful_a witness_n as_o a_o peace-preacher_n and_o that_o both_o 1._o in_o his_o word_n and_o testimony_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 6._o rev._n 20._o 4._o in_o which_o he_o give_v a_o true_a witness_n of_o all_o thing_n of_o god_n man_n sin_z righteousness_n life_n death_n etc._n etc._n 1_o joh._n 2._o 20_o 27._o joh._n 16._o 7_o 14._o a_o faithful_a witness_n who_o do_v not_o lie_v prov._n 14._o 5._o a_o true_a witness_n that_o deliver_v soul_n v._o 25._o who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o man_n
perform_v that_o speak_v of_o ver_fw-la 7_o and_o of_o he_o who_o send_v and_o signify_v this_o book_n by_o his_o angel_n ver_fw-la 1._o so_o here_o we_o have_v a_o account_n of_o the_o person_n unto_o who_o it_o be_v send_v 1._o by_o his_o name_n i_o john_n 2._o by_o his_o relation_n to_o the_o church_n who_o also_o be_o your_o brother_n and_o companion_n 3._o by_o some_o particular_a account_n of_o the_o thing_n wherein_o he_o be_v relate_v to_o they_o in_o the_o tribulation_n and_o in_o the_o kingdom_n and_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 4._o by_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v when_o this_o be_v send_v and_o signify_v unto_o he_o i_o be_v in_o the_o isle_n that_o be_v call_v patmos_n 5._o by_o the_o cause_n or_o reason_n of_o his_o be_v there_o for_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 1._o he_o be_v describe_v to_o we_o by_o his_o name_n i_o john_n so_o chap._n 21._o 2_o and_o chap._n 22._o 8._o thus_o he_o name_v himself_o like_o paul_n gal._n 5._o 2._o 1_o thes_n 2._o 18._o nay_o like_v to_o our_o lord_n in_o this_o book_n i_o jesus_n ch_n 22._o 16._o he_o do_v not_o add_v great_a and_o honourable_a title_n to_o himself_o and_o much_o less_o name_n of_o blasphemy_n such_o as_o the_o man_n of_o sin_n take_v to_o himself_o as_o christ_n vicar_n and_o the_o high_a priest_n and_o head_n of_o the_o church_n on_o earth_n etc._n etc._n but_o without_o any_o honourable_a and_o much_o less_o blasphemous_a title_n do_v he_o describe_v himself_o as_o also_o do_v paul_n peter_n james_n judas_n he_o be_v not_o desirous_a of_o vain_a glory_n nor_o seek_v after_o praise_n of_o man_n learn_v we_o of_o he_o yea_o of_o jesus_n who_o he_o imitate_v who_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n mat._n 11._o 29._o oh_o what_o humility_n be_v in_o he_o humble_a we_o ourselves_o also_o and_o in_o due_a time_n he_o will_v exalt_v we_o 1_o pet._n 5._o 5_o 6._o 1._o he_o to_o who_o this_o revelation_n be_v send_v and_o signify_v be_v john_n a_o mean_a man_n in_o this_o world_n and_o a_o tradesman_n none_o of_o the_o rich_a and_o honourable_a of_o the_o world_n but_o a_o poor_a fisherman_n mat._n 4._o 21._o and_o one_o that_o go_v afishing_a after_o christ_n be_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o so_o some_o considerable_a time_n after_o he_o be_v a_o apostle_n joh._n 21._o 2._o in_o the_o last_o time_n especial_o god_n and_o christ_n have_v be_v stain_v the_o pride_n of_o man_n glory_n and_o will_v do_v it_o full_o and_o complete_o at_o the_o last_o that_o no_o flesh_n may_v glory_v in_o his_o presence_n christ_n do_v choose_v the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n to_o reveal_v his_o mystery_n to_o many_o or_o most_o of_o his_o disciple_n be_v fisher_n who_o be_v choose_v by_o he_o in_o his_o personal_a ministration_n to_o be_v apostle_n joh._n 21._o 2_o 3._o and_o the_o apostle_n of_o the_o gentile_n to_o who_o this_o grace_n be_v give_v to_o preach_v among_o the_o gentile_n the_o unsearchable_a riches_n of_o christ_n be_v as_o man_n speak_v by_o way_n of_o reproach_n a_o mechanic_n a_o tentmaker_n and_o do_v work_v in_o his_o trade_n after_o he_o be_v a_o apostle_n act._n 18._o 2_o 3._o and_o ch_n 20._o 35._o 1_o thes_n 2._o 9_o 2_o thes_n 3._o 7_o 8._o and_o yet_o what_o vision_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v vouchsase_v to_o he_o 2_o cor._n 12._o 1_o 7._o yea_o how_o great_o do_v our_o lord_n himself_o humble_v himself_o he_o to_o who_o this_o revelation_n be_v immediate_o give_v be_v not_o only_o the_o son_n of_o one_o espouse_v to_o a_o carpenter_n and_o the_o repute_a son_n of_o a_o carpenter_n mat._n 13._o 55._o but_o they_o say_v of_o he_o also_o be_v not_o this_o the_o carpenter_n mark_n 6._o 3._o the_o poor_a and_o mean_a one_o of_o this_o world_n have_v the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o they_o luke_n 4._o 18._o and_o ch_n 7._o 22._o and_o they_o be_v faithful_a have_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n open_v to_o they_o mat._n 13._o 11_o 16._o of_o a_o truth_n god_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n oh_o let_v we_o not_o have_v the_o faith_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n with_o respect_n of_o person_n harken_v my_o belove_a brethren_n have_v not_o god_n choose_v the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n rich_a in_o faith_n and_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v etc._n etc._n jam._n 2._o 1_o 2_o 5._o 2._o i_o john_n none_o of_o the_o wiseman_n of_o this_o world_n not_o instruct_v into_o or_o acquaint_v with_o philosophy_n or_o with_o the_o heathen_n art_n science_n of_o this_o world_n which_o the_o apostle_n call_v vain_a deceit_n col._n 2._o 8._o and_o science_n false_o so_o call_v 1_o tim._n 6._o 20._o but_o he_o be_v a_o poor_a ignorant_a man_n as_o it_o be_v say_v the_o high_a priest_n and_o wise_a one_o of_o this_o world_n perceive_v that_o he_o be_v a_o unlearned_a and_o ignorant_a man_n a_o idiot_n act._n 4._o 14._o and_o so_o be_v peter_n also_o the_o first-named_n apostle_n usual_o and_o the_o apostle_n general_o to_o who_o the_o gospel_n be_v commit_v and_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o kingdom_n make_v know_v i_o thank_v thou_o o_o father_n say_v jesus_n christ_n lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n because_o thou_o have_v hide_v these_o thing_n from_o the_o wise_a and_o prudent_a and_o have_v reveal_v they_o to_o babe_n even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n mat._n 11._o 25_o 26._o luke_n 10._o 21._o with_o mat._n 13._o 11_o 16._o though_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o therefore_o may_v reveal_v his_o secret_n to_o who_o he_o please_v and_o employ_v who_o he_o please_v for_o bear_v his_o name_n yet_o it_o have_v please_v he_o to_o prefer_v babe_n in_o this_o matter_n before_o the_o wife_n and_o learned_a one_o you_o see_v your_o call_n brethren_n how_o that_o not_o many_o wise_a man_n after_o the_o flesh_n be_v choose_v but_o god_n have_v choose_v the_o foolish_a thing_n of_o this_o world_n to_o confound_v the_o wise_a etc._n etc._n that_o no_o flesh_n may_v glory_v in_o his_o presence_n 1_o cor._n 1._o 20_o 26_o 29_o 30._o and_o though_o some_o wiseman_n after_o the_o flesh_n may_v be_v choose_v yet_o they_o must_v become_v fool_n that_o they_o may_v be_v wise_a 1_o cor._n 3._o 18_o 20._o yea_o this_o they_o say_v of_o our_o lord_n to_o who_o this_o revelation_n be_v give_v how_o know_v this_o man_n letter_n have_v never_o learn_v joh._n 7._o 15_o 16._o alas_o the_o wisdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v foolishness_n with_o god_n and_o he_o that_o seem_v to_o be_v wise_a herewith_o must_v cease_v from_o his_o own_o wisdom_n that_o he_o may_v be_v wise_a 1_o cor._n 3._o 18_o 20._o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o lean_a to_o our_o own_o understanding_n nor_o glory_n in_o wiseman_n prov._n 3._o 5._o and_o ch_n 23._o 4._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 21._o and_o ch_n 1._o 18_o 23_o col._n 2._o 8_o 9_o etc._n etc._n 3._o i_o john_n one_o that_o be_v subject_a to_o and_o pollute_v with_o like_a infirmity_n and_o evil_n as_o other_o one_o that_o have_v sin_n in_o he_o and_o have_v sin_v 1_o joh._n 18._o 10._o that_o have_v in_o many_o thing_n offend_v one_o that_o forbid_v such_o a_o one_o as_o cast_v out_o devil_n in_o christ_n name_n when_o he_o shall_v not_o have_v so_o do_v mark_v 9_o 38_o 40._o one_o that_o seek_v pre-eminence_n to_o the_o offence_n of_o many_o of_o the_o residue_n of_o the_o disciple_n mark_v 10._o 35_o 41._o one_o that_o will_v have_v call_v for_o fire_n from_o heaven_n to_o consume_v they_o that_o receive_v not_o christ_n for_o which_o christ_n rebuke_v and_o sharp_o reprove_v he_o luke_n 9_o 51_o 56._o one_o that_o with_o the_o rest_n have_v indignation_n against_o that_o good_a work_n of_o that_o good_a woman_n who_o testify_v love_n to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n mat._n 26._o 7_o 8._o one_o of_o they_o that_o watch_v not_o with_o christ_n one_o hour_n and_o thereby_o lose_v such_o a_o opportunity_n as_o he_o never_o have_v again_o mat._n 26._o 40._o one_o that_o with_o the_o rest_n be_v offend_v and_o leave_v and_o forsake_v christ_n in_o his_o great_a affliction_n and_o suffering_n mat._n 26._o 31._o 56._o joh._n 16._o 32._o one_o with_o the_o rest_n who_o our_o saviour_n upbraid_v for_o his_o unbelief_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n after_o christ_n resurrection_n mark_v 16._o 14._o yet_o to_o this_o john_n who_o be_v former_o guilty_a of_o many_o evil_n be_v this_o book_n send_v and_o signify_v so_o great_a be_v the_o love_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n that_o it_o cover_v all_o their_o sin_n who_o confess_v and_o forsake_v they_o so_o it_o do_v john_n evil_n and_o not_o
and_o take_v notice_n of_o such_o man_n work_n who_o have_v a_o name_n among_o the_o church_n that_o they_o live_v while_o yet_o they_o may_v be_v dead_a ch_z 3._o 1_o 2._o in_o that_o he_o say_v i_o know_v thy_o work_n their_o work_n who_o have_v have_v mean_n so_o he_o may_v signify_v to_o we_o that_o in_o this_o sense_n he_o do_v not_o as_o it_o be_v know_v man_n work_n until_o he_o have_v prevent_v they_o with_o his_o grace_n bring_v salvation_n to_o they_o which_o he_o do_v all_o man_n in_o due_a time_n and_o season_n as_o they_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n tit._n 2._o 11._o 1_o tim._n 2._o 4_o 6._o he_o be_v no_o hard_a or_o austere_a master_n to_o reap_v where_o he_o have_v not_o sow_o or_o gather_v where_o he_o have_v not_o straw_v however_o wicked_a one_o think_v and_o speak_v concern_v he_o mat._n 25._o 26._o he_o first_o fashion_v man_n heart_n alike_o and_o then_o he_o consider_v all_o their_o work_n ps_n 14._o 2._o and_o 33._o 15._o but_o especial_o he_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o his_o church_n and_o of_o their_o work_n as_o be_v signify_v in_o that_o parable_n where_o it_o be_v say_v behold_v these_o three_o year_n i_o come_v seek_v fruit_n luke_n 13._o 7._o to_o they_o much_o be_v give_v and_o therefore_o of_o they_o much_o be_v and_o will_v be_v require_v luke_n 12._o 48._o isay_n 5._o 2_o 4._o mat._n 21._o 33_o 37._o 4._o he_o here_o signify_v what_o he_o know_v or_o take_v notice_n of_o thy_o work_n not_o their_o word_n or_o profession_n simple_o not_o their_o faith_n or_o opinion_n only_o but_o of_o their_o work_n what_o do_v it_o profit_v my_o brethren_n though_o a_o man_n to_o say_v he_o â—ath_v faith_n and_o have_v not_o work_n can_v faith_n save_v he_o faith_n if_o it_o have_v not_o work_n its_o proper_a work_n be_v dead_a be_v alone_o etc._n etc._n jam._n 2._o 14_o 17_o 26._o man_n may_v profess_v they_o know_v god_n and_o yet_o in_o work_n deny_v he_o be_v abominable_a and_o disobedient_a and_o unto_o every_o good_a work_n reprobate_a tit._n 1._o 16._o or_o they_o may_v have_v work_n and_o they_o not_o perfect_a before_o god_n and_o so_o unacceptable_a to_o he_o rev._n 3._o 2._o or_o work_n and_o not_o the_o first_o work_n as_o it_o be_v with_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n v._o 5._o but_o of_o these_o to_o wit_n of_o his_o church_n work_v he_o take_v notice_n and_o according_a thereto_o either_o approve_v or_o condemn_v the_o father_n on_o who_o we_o call_v be_v one_o who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n and_o not_o according_a to_o his_o person_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 17._o and_o so_o he_o will_v do_v hereafter_o also_o shall_v not_o he_o render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n prov._n 24._o 13._o to_o they_o who_o by_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well-doing_n seek_v for_o honour_n and_o immortality_n he_o will_v render_v eternal_a life_n but_o unto_o they_o whoever_o they_o be_v that_o be_v contentious_a and_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n but_o obey_v unrighteousness_n indignation_n and_o wrath_n tribulation_n and_o anguish_n upon_o every_o soul_n of_o man_n that_o do_v evil_a for_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n with_o god_n rom._n 2._o 6_o 11._o and_o say_v he_o who_o â—ath_v his_o eye_n like_v unto_o a_o flame_n of_o fire_n all_o the_o church_n shall_v know_v that_o i_o be_o he_o which_o search_v the_o reins_n and_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v give_v unto_o every_o one_o of_o you_o according_a to_o your_o work_n rev._n 2._o 23._o and_o ch_n 22._o 12._o man_n may_v talk_v much_o and_o have_v a_o great_a deal_n of_o notional_a knowledge_n in_o those_o thing_n thaâ—_n be_v most_o excellent_a and_o yet_o not_o have_v a_o good_a understanding_n for_o a_o good_a understanding_n have_v all_o they_o that_o do_v ps_n 111._o 10._o man_n may_v believe_v the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n and_o yet_o believe_v in_o vain_a 1_o cor._n 15._o 2._o man_n may_v have_v the_o truth_n and_o yet_o hold_v and_o detain_v it_o in_o unrighteousness_n rom._n 1._o 18._o oh_o therefore_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v swift_a to_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o be_v we_o doer_n of_o the_o word_n and_o not_o hearer_n only_o deceive_v our_o own_o self_n so_o look_v we_o into_o the_o perfect_a law_n of_o liberty_n and_o continue_v therein_o that_o we_o be_v not_o forgetful_a hearer_n but_o doer_n of_o the_o work_n that_o we_o may_v be_v bless_v in_o our_o deed_n jam._n 1._o 19_o 25._o phil._n 2._o 12_o 16._o and_o thy_o labour_n like_o that_o remember_v your_o labour_n of_o love_n or_o charity_n 1_o thes_n 1._o 2_o 3._o produce_v by_o the_o charity_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n and_o exercise_v in_o work_n of_o love_n and_o charity_n both_o to_o the_o saint_n and_o man_n of_o the_o world_n also_o eph._n 1._o 15._o according_a to_o that_o instruction_n as_o you_o have_v therefore_o opportunity_n do_v good_a to_o all_o man_n especial_o to_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n gal._n 6._o 10._o and_o that_o prayer_n the_o lord_n make_v you_o to_o increase_v and_o abound_v in_o love_n one_o towards_o another_o and_o towards_o all_o man_n 1_o thes_n 3._o 12._o eph._n 4._o 31_o 32._o and_o ch_n 5._o 1_o 2._o and_o this_o labour_n of_o love_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o hold_v forth_o the_o light_n of_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n in_o word_n and_o confession_n 1_o cor._n 3._o 8._o 1_o tim._n 4._o 10._o and_o ch_n 5._o 17._o and_o in_o work_n of_o mercy_n love_n and_o charity_n in_o give_v forgive_a lend_v etc._n etc._n and_o in_o prayer_n col._n 4._o 12._o this_o be_v a_o labour_n and_o travel_v it_o cause_v pain_n and_o weariness_n to_o the_o flesh_n to_o be_v exercise_v in_o speak_v pray_v visit_a administrate_v to_o the_o necessity_n etc._n etc._n here_o note_n 1._o with_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n there_o be_v labour_n yea_o they_o have_v labour_v and_o not_o faint_v v._o 3._o gal._n 6._o 9_o they_o do_v continue_v in_o the_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n love_n be_v with_o they_o in_o some_o measure_n still_o so_o as_o to_o cause_v they_o to_o labour_n in_o the_o lord_n man_n may_v labour_v and_o yet_o be_v reprove_v as_o here_o nay_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v though_o i_o bestow_v all_o my_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a and_o have_v not_o charity_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o 1_o cor._n 13._o 3._o man_n may_v give_v all_o and_o yet_o it_o will_v not_o avail_v if_o charity_n be_v want_v or_o if_o it_o be_v abate_v and_o their_o love_n wax_v cold_a they_o may_v be_v reprove_v or_o punish_v though_o they_o labour_v mat._n 24._o 12_o 13._o 2._o in_o that_o christ_n say_v i_o know_v thy_o labour_n so_o we_o may_v see_v christ_n take_v notice_n of_o the_o labour_n of_o love_n find_v in_o his_o angel_n and_o church_n or_o any_o of_o they_o he_o be_v not_o unrighteous_a to_o forget_v their_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n which_o they_o show_v towards_o his_o name_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 6._o 10._o mat._n 25._o 34_o 40._o mal._n 3._o 16._o he_o take_v notice_n of_o whatever_o labour_n or_o service_n of_o love_n his_o grace_n be_v produce_v though_o they_o that_o labour_n shall_v forget_v he_o be_v not_o unmindful_a and_o be_v steadfast_a in_o the_o faith_n unmoveable_a from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n always_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n their_o labour_n shall_v not_o be_v in_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o mat._n 10._o 41._o no_o not_o towards_o enemy_n therefore_o the_o holy_a ghost_n say_v if_o thy_o enemy_n hunger_n give_v he_o bread_n to_o eat_v and_o if_o he_o be_v thirsty_a give_v he_o water_n to_o drink_v for_o thou_o shall_v heap_v coal_n of_o fire_n on_o his_o head_n and_o the_o lord_n shall_v reward_v thou_o prov._n 25._o 21_o 22._o luke_n 6._o 35._o yea_o how_o secret_o soever_o we_o exercise_v charity_n he_o see_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o it_o and_o this_o may_v deliver_v or_o take_v we_o of_o from_o desire_n of_o vainglory_n mat._n 6._o 1_o 3._o act._n 10._o 31._o this_o might_n satisfy_v and_o quiet_v we_o that_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o remember_v any_o labour_n of_o love_n that_o be_v do_v to_o his_o name_n see_v the_o note_n after_o on_o v._o 9_o and_o thy_o patience_n even_o thy_o patient_a endure_v the_o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n thou_o meet_v withal_o for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n this_o be_v that_o they_o must_v expect_v who_o will_v follow_v after_o christ_n they_o shall_v suffer_v persecution_n 2_o tim._n 3._o 12._o and_o therefore_o they_o have_v need_n of_o patience_n that_o they_o may_v endure_v and_o not_o resist_v the_o evil_a nor_o
freâ—_n against_o the_o instrument_n of_o affliction_n to_o they_o rom._n 12._o 12._o heb._n 12._o 1._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 20._o ps_n 37._o 1_o 7._o rev._n 13._o 10._o patience_n also_o be_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o truth_n and_o continue_v in_o the_o work_n and_o labour_n fore-spoken_a of_o act._n 26._o 3._o rom._n 2._o 7._o and_o in_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n ps_n 37._o 7_o and_o endure_v what_o god_n lay_v upon_o they_o for_o their_o folly_n heb._n 12._o 1_o 8_o 16._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 20._o this_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o approve_v among_o those_o who_o afterward_o he_o fault_n for_o their_o folly_n and_o these_o three_o first_o thing_n mention_v to_o wit_n their_o work_n labour_n and_o patience_n be_v the_o same_o with_o those_o commmend_v in_o the_o church_n of_o the_o thessalonian_o of_o which_o paul_n say_v remember_v without_o cease_v your_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n and_o patience_n of_o hope_n etc._n etc._n 1_o thes_n 1._o 3._o see_v more_o of_o patience_n in_o note_n on_o ch_n 1._o v._n 9_o and_o ch_n 3._o v._n 10._o and_o how_o thou_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a 1._o by_o they_o that_o be_v evil_a we_o may_v understand_v either_o those_o who_o be_v evil_a teacher_n who_o bring_v divers_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n among_o they_o heb._n 13._o 9_o such_o as_o do_v not_o consent_v to_o wholesome_a word_n the_o word_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o doctrine_n according_a to_o godliness_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 3_o 5._o and_o such_o be_v call_v evil_a worker_n phil._n 3._o 1_o 3._o and_o evil_a man_n and_o seducer_n be_v join_v together_o 2_o tim._n 3._o 13._o and_o indeed_o such_o as_o these_o who_o deny_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o preach_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n and_o bring_v another_o doctrine_n they_o be_v evil_a and_o their_o deed_n be_v evil_a and_o hence_o timothy_n be_v instruct_v to_o withdraw_v himself_o from_o such_o 1_o tim._n 6._o 3_o 5._o and_o the_o believer_n be_v warn_v not_o to_o receive_v such_o into_o their_o house_n nor_o bid_v they_o god-speed_n for_o he_o that_o bid_v they_o god-speed_n be_v partaker_n of_o their_o evil_a deed_n 2_o joh._n 8._o 11._o heb._n 13._o 7_o 9_o false_a teacher_n bring_v in_o damnable_a heresy_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 1._o their_o word_n do_v eat_v as_o do_v a_o canker_n or_o gangrene_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 17_o 19_o and_o the_o sheep_n will_v not_o hear_v they_o joh._n 10._o 8_o 10._o they_o come_v to_o kill_v steal_z and_z to_o destroy_v evil_a doctrine_n be_v as_o dangerous_a and_o hurtful_a as_o evil_a practice_n yea_o indeed_o they_o lead_v they_o that_o receive_v they_o into_o crooked_a path_n and_o pernicious_a way_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o and_o such_o evil_a one_o these_o can_v not_o endure_v as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o christ_n sheep_n the_o sheep_n follow_v he_o for_o they_o know_v his_o voice_n and_o a_o stranger_n will_v they_o not_o follow_v but_o will_v flee_v from_o he_o joh._n 10._o 4_o 5._o see_v rev._n 2._o v._n 13_o 15._o and_o v._o 19_o 20._o and_o we_o be_v instruct_v to_o go_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o foolish_a man_n when_o we_o perceive_v not_o in_o he_o the_o lip_n of_o knowledge_n and_o to_o cease_v to_o hear_v the_o instruction_n which_o cause_n to_o err_v from_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n prov._n 14._o 7._o and_o ch_n 19_o 27._o 2_o or_o by_o they_o that_o be_v evil_a may_v also_o be_v mean_v such_o as_o be_v sinful_a and_o vicious_a in_o their_o life_n and_o conversation_n and_o such_o evil_a one_o also_o they_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o do_v observe_v that_o counsel_n give_v unto_o this_o church_n by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n be_v you_o not_o partaker_n with_o they_o and_o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n but_o rather_o reprove_v they_o eph._n 5._o 3_o 7_o 11._o they_o do_v not_o sit_v and_o keep_v company_n with_o drunkard_n and_o profane_a one_o they_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o like_o that_o ps_n 26._o 3_o 5._o and_o 119._o 115._o and_o 139._o 19_o 22._o and_o indeed_o it_o be_v unbecoming_a the_o church_n to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o such_o evil_a one_o also_o for_o what_o fellowship_n have_v righteousness_n with_o unrighteousness_n and_o what_o communion_n have_v light_a with_o darkness_n and_o what_o concord_n have_v christ_n with_o belial_a wherefore_o come_v out_o from_o among_o they_o and_o be_v you_o separate_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o touch_v not_o the_o unclean_a thing_n and_o i_o will_v receive_v you_o etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 6._o 14_o 16_o 18._o now_o from_o hence_o we_o may_v note_v for_o our_o instruction_n 1._o that_o though_o they_o have_v work_n of_o faith_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a man_n may_v have_v love_n and_o the_o labour_n thereof_o and_o love_n and_o be_v kind_a to_o enemy_n and_o evil-doer_n namely_o they_o may_v love_v they_o with_o a_o love_n of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n and_o yet_o not_o bear_v or_o be_v able_a to_o endure_v they_o so_o as_o to_o have_v fellowship_n with_o they_o or_o to_o accompany_v or_o countenance_v they_o in_o evil_a man_n may_v have_v charity_n and_o yet_o not_o endure_v evil-worker_n evil_a and_o corrupt_a teacher_n or_o such_o as_o be_v seduce_v and_o corrupt_v by_o they_o for_o charity_n rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o the_o truth_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 6._o so_o thyatira_n be_v commend_v for_o charity_n and_o yet_o reprove_v for_o suffer_v false_a teacher_n see_v the_o note_n on_o v._o 19_o and_o 20._o and_o they_o may_v pity_v and_o do_v good_a to_o such_o as_o be_v vicious_a pollute_a person_n in_o their_o way_n and_o practice_n and_o yet_o hate_v their_o way_n and_o not_o endure_v intimate_a fellowship_n with_o they_o hence_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v if_o thy_o enemy_n hunger_n feed_v he_o if_o he_o thirst_v give_v he_o drink_v but_o then_o dehort_v be_v not_o overcome_v of_o evil_a be_v as_o kind_a to_o they_o otherwise_o as_o you_o will_v or_o can_v but_o still_o touch_v no_o unclean_a thing_n rom._n 12._o 20_o 21._o indeed_o true_a love_n and_o charity_n work_v no_o evil_a to_o one_o neighbour_n it_o lead_v not_o to_o commit_v adultery_n or_o to_o keep_v company_n with_o other_o in_o any_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n it_o be_v hatred_n to_o our_o neighbour_n not_o to_o rebuke_v they_o if_o there_o be_v opportunity_n for_o it_o and_o they_o will_v hear_v prov._n 9_o 7_o 8._o but_o to_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o they_o and_o much_o more_o still_o it_o be_v so_o when_o we_o strengthen_v or_o countenance_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a way_n rom._n 13._o 8_o 10._o leu._n 19_o 17._o jer._n 23._o 14._o ps_n 139._o 19_o 22_o 2._o though_o they_o have_v patience_n and_o can_v patient_o endure_v affliction_n yet_o they_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a tribulation_n and_o persecution_n be_v a_o easy_a burden_n to_o they_o then_o evil_a person_n or_o their_o evil_n their_o evil_n be_v more_o irksome_a to_o they_o then_o affliction_n or_o they_o be_v the_o great_a affliction_n they_o will_v choose_v affliction_n rather_o than_o sin_n contrary_a to_o that_o job_n 36._o 21._o so_o the_o ps_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o that_o i_o sojourn_v in_o mesech_n that_o i_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o cedar_n ps_n 120._o 5._o so_o unto_o these_o it_o be_v even_o a_o unbearable_a weight_n a_o unsupportable_a burden_n to_o bear_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a it_o be_v very_o grievous_a and_o hateful_a to_o they_o as_o be_v say_v of_o they_o particular_o in_o v._o 6._o thou_o hate_v the_o deed_n of_o the_o nicolaitan_n even_o as_o a_o abominable_a thing_n 1_o jer._n 44._o 4._o they_o can_v not_o bear_v nor_o endure_v false_a teacher_n false_a doctrine_n very_o zealous_a against_o such_o also_o the_o apostle_n be_v as_o it_o appear_v by_o the_o title_n he_o give_v they_o and_o what_o he_o say_v concern_v they_o beware_v say_v he_o of_o dog_n beware_v of_o evil-worker_n beware_v of_o the_o concision_n phil._n 3._o 1_o 3._o i_o will_v they_o be_v even_o cut_v off_o which_o trouble_n you_o gal._n 5._o 10_o 12._o oh_o that_o such_o a_o temper_n be_v more_o find_v with_o we_o also_o as_o be_v with_o these_o for_o which_o they_o be_v approve_v and_o commend_v though_o we_o shall_v pity_v pray_v for_o and_o do_v good_a and_o be_v kind_a to_o all_o as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n and_o capacity_n yet_o we_o shall_v not_o endure_v their_o evil_n much_o less_o encourage_v or_o strengthen_v they_o therein_o and_o have_v try_v they_o which_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n and_o be_v not_o and_o have_v find_v they_o liar_n herein_o still_o we_o have_v a_o continuance_n
tim._n 6._o 3_o 5._o prov._n 14._o 7._o verse_n 3._o and_o have_v bear_v and_o have_v patience_n and_o for_o my_o name_n sake_n have_v labour_v and_o have_v not_o faint_v here_o he_o go_v on_o still_o to_o declare_v what_o be_v commendable_a in_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n of_o ephesus_n and_o have_v bear_v this_o have_v reference_n to_o the_o bear_n of_o burden_n though_o as_o be_v before_o say_v they_o can_v not_o bear_v they_o that_o be_v evil_a yet_o they_o can_v and_o do_v bear_v burden_n otherwise_o so_o as_o thereby_o pain_n and_o grief_n be_v occasion_v they_o thou_o have_v bear_v namely_o the_o burden_v one_o of_o another_o as_o we_o be_v all_o instruct_v and_o exhort_v to_o do_v bear_v you_o one_o another_o burden_n and_o so_o fulfil_v the_o law_n of_o christ_n gal._n 6._o 2._o with_o ch_z 5._o 14._o we_o shall_v not_o be_v severe_a in_o censure_v they_o when_o they_o be_v overtake_v with_o a_o fault_n but_o consider_v ourselves_o lest_o we_o also_o be_v tempt_v but_o we_o shall_v be_v meek_a towards_o they_o and_o with_o a_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n restore_v they_o gal._n 6_o 1_o 2._o born_n to_o wit_n one_o another_o infirmity_n especial_o the_o strong_a be_v to_o bear_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o weak_a in_o which_o they_o see_v not_o their_o liberty_n in_o indifferent_a thing_n and_o not_o to_o please_v themselves_o but_o their_o neighbour_n for_o their_o good_a to_o edification_n rom._n 14._o and_o ch_n 15._o 1_o 2._o 1_o cor._n 8._o 8_o 13._o and_o ch_n 9_o 19_o 22._o and_o to_o bear_v the_o grief_n one_o of_o another_o in_o tender_a compassion_n one_o towards_o another_o and_o so_o their_o temptation_n and_o trial_n which_o be_v call_v and_o compare_v to_o burden_n rom._n 12._o 9_o 15_o 16._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o and_o ch_n 12._o 13_o 26._o and_o also_o thou_o haste_v bear_v even_o the_o burden_n of_o the_o need_v and_o necessity_n one_o of_o another_o so_o as_o to_o relieve_v such_o as_o be_v poor_a and_o needy_a which_o poverty_n be_v a_o great_a burden_n gal._n 6._o 2_o 13._o phil._n 2._o 2_o 6._o oh_o that_o that_o mind_n be_v also_o more_o with_o we_o to_o consider_v one_o another_o heb._n 10._o 24._o and_o to_o sympathize_v one_o with_o another_o as_o member_n one_o of_o another_o eph._n 4._o 25_o 32._o and_o as_o stone_n in_o a_o building_n to_o support_v one_o another_o 1_o pet._n 2._o 4_o 5._o 1_o thes_n 5._o 14._o act._n 20._o 35._o or_o thou_o haste_v bear_v to_o wit_n persecution_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v i_o bear_v in_o my_o body_n the_o mark_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n gal._n 6._o 17._o they_o have_v bear_v this_o burden_n which_o appear_v great_a and_o heavy_a and_o hard_o to_o be_v endure_v mat._n 20._o 12._o which_o be_v call_v a_o bear_n of_o the_o cross_n luk._n 14._o 27._o this_o be_v irksome_a to_o we_o natural_o and_o therefore_o be_v call_v fire_n luk._n 12._o 49._o a_o fiery_a trial_n or_o burn_a 1_o pet._n 4._o 12._o and_o that_o which_o even_o break_v the_o heart_n ps_n 69._o 20._o with_o ps_n 89._o 50._o and_o have_v patience_n now_o at_o this_o time_n thou_o have_v it_o and_o not_o only_o so_o in_o former_a time_n and_o in_o speak_v of_o it_o and_o mention_v it_o twice_o in_o the_o commendation_n of_o they_o it_o seem_v it_o be_v very_o remarkable_a in_o they_o that_o be_v to_o say_v they_o have_v and_o do_v at_o present_a continue_v in_o well-doing_n and_o endure_a affliction_n and_o in_o wait_v for_o the_o come_n again_o of_o christ_n see_v note_n on_o ch_z 1._o v._n 9_o and_o ch_n 2._o 2._o and_o ch_n 3._o v._n 10._o and_o for_o my_o name_n sake_n have_v labour_v and_o have_v not_o faint_v what_o their_o labour_n be_v be_v before_o speak_v to_o v._o 2._o only_o here_o we_o shall_v note_v two_o thing_n 1._o it_o be_v for_o his_o name_n sake_n they_o have_v labour_v 2._o they_o have_v not_o faint_v 1._o it_o be_v for_o his_o name_n sake_n they_o have_v labour_v what_o his_o name_n be_v we_o shall_v not_o here_o speak_v to_o particular_o but_o refer_v that_o to_o v._o 13._o but_o here_o we_o say_v 1._o for_o christ_n name_n sake_n may_v be_v for_z namely_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v the_o motive_n and_o argument_n to_o prevail_v with_o they_o to_o labour_v that_o which_o set_v they_o on_o work_n be_v the_o good_a report_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n from_o hence_o they_o be_v prevail_v with_o to_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o the_o word_n for_o be_v use_v phil._n 3._o 7._o 2_o cor._n 4_o 5._o and_o indeed_o be_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n more_o know_v and_o believe_v by_o we_o it_o will_v strengthen_v and_o engage_v we_o to_o labour_n and_o suffer_v reproach_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o 15._o 1_o tim._n 4._o 10._o it_o will_v open_v our_o lip_n and_o hand_n also_o unto_o other_o 2._o for_o christ_n name_n sake_n may_v also_o mean_a for_o promote_a it_o that_o other_o may_v know_v it_o to_o make_v it_o know_v for_o the_o good_a of_o other_o as_o 1_o cor._n 9_o 19_o 23._o that_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v run_v and_o be_v glorify_v and_o not_o for_o their_o own_o name_n praise_n repute_n 1_o thes_n 2._o 4_o 6._o act._n 15._o 26._o 2_o thes_n 3._o 1._o but_o that_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n may_v be_v so_o declare_v adorn_v and_o make_v know_v that_o all_o the_o people_n may_v praise_v he_o ps_n 67._o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o know_v his_o name_n may_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o ps_n 9_o 10._o to_o this_o end_n they_o have_v labour_v and_o endure_v much_o pain_n and_o grief_n and_o manifold_a occasion_n of_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n 2._o and_n have_v not_o faint_v though_o it_o may_v occasion_v weariness_n and_o grief_n unto_o they_o ps_n 126._o 5_o 6._o yet_o they_o still_o hold_v on_o their_o way_n and_o faint_v not_o be_v not_o so_o tire_v or_o weary_v as_o to_o give_v over_o heb._n 12._o 1_o 3._o gal._n 6._o 9_o 2_o thes_n 3._o 13._o they_o do_v abide_v in_o the_o labour_n and_o work_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o endure_a affliction_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n and_o do_v not_o â—aint_v verse_n 4._o nevertheless_o i_o have_v somewhat_o against_o thou_o because_o or_o that_o thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first_o love_n have_v first_o of_o all_o show_v what_o have_v be_v and_o be_v at_o present_a commendable_a in_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n he_o now_o make_v his_o exception_n and_o draw_v up_o a_o charge_n against_o they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o which_o let_v we_o mind_n and_o consider_v for_o our_o usefulness_n 1._o the_o charge_n general_o lay_v down_o and_o signify_v 2._o and_o particular_o the_o matter_n or_o reason_n of_o it_o 1._o the_o charge_n general_o lay_v down_o and_o signify_v nevertheless_o or_o but_o i_o have_v against_o thou_o i_o have_v against_o thou_o namely_o a_o matter_n of_o charge_n or_o indictment_n the_o form_n of_o speech_n be_v elsewhere_o use_v as_o mat._n 5._o 23._o that_o thy_o brother_n have_v somewhat_o against_o thou_o mark_n 11._o 35._o forgive_v if_o you_o have_v aught_o against_o another_o so_o also_o act._n 19_o 31._o and_o elsewhere_o now_o in_o that_o after_o he_o have_v commend_v they_o he_o here_o begin_v nevertheless_o or_o but_o so_o we_o may_v observe_v and_o learn_v from_o hence_o 1._o that_o there_o may_v have_v be_v in_o former_a time_n and_o at_o present_a there_o may_v be_v many_o good_a and_o commendable_a thing_n in_o those_o against_o who_o notwithstanding_o there_o may_v be_v just_a exception_n and_o they_o may_v be_v great_o faulty_a for_o other_o thing_n even_o by_o god_n and_o christ_n this_o we_o may_v see_v in_o many_o particular_a person_n who_o be_v repute_v good_a men._n moses_n and_o aaron_n and_o samuel_n though_o all_o holy_a man_n in_o the_o main_a yet_o such_o evil_n be_v find_v with_o they_o as_o for_o which_o god_n punish_v they_o against_o the_o two_o former_a god_n testify_v displeasure_n in_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o good_a land_n numb_a 12._o 10_o 12._o and_o concern_v they_o all_o it_o be_v say_v moses_n and_o aaron_n among_o his_o priest_n and_o samuel_n among_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n they_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o answer_v they_o thou_o answered'_v they_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n thou_o be_v a_o god_n that_o forgave_v they_o though_o thou_o take_v vengeance_n of_o their_o invention_n ps_n 99_o 6_o 8._o david_n be_v a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n save_v in_o the_o matter_n of_o vriah_n 1_o king_n 15._o 5._o solomon_n be_v belove_v of_o his_o god_n who_o appear_v to_o he_o twice_o nevertheless_o even_o he_o do_v outlandish_a woman_n cause_n to_o sin_n neh._n
the_o dear_o belove_v of_o my_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o her_o enemy_n jer._n â—_o 12._o 7_o 8._o amos._n 3._o 2._o if_o god_n spare_v not_o the_o natural_a branch_n take_v heed_n also_o lest_o he_o spare_v not_o thou_o rom._n 11._o 20_o 21._o rev._n 3._o 2_o 3._o and_o v._o 16._o but_o to_o this_o we_o may_v further_o speak_v afterward_o 2._o we_o have_v the_o matter_n or_o reason_n of_o the_o charge_n or_o quarrel_v particular_o declare_v and_o lay_v down_o because_o or_o that_o thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first_o love_n this_o be_v that_o he_o have_v against_o they_o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v angry_a with_o they_o though_o good_a and_o commendable_a thing_n be_v find_v with_o they_o 1._o he_o have_v not_o against_o they_o here_o that_o they_o walk_v in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o run_v with_o other_o to_o the_o same_o excess_n of_o riot_n they_o be_v not_o clothe_v with_o this_o undecent_a and_o dishonest_a clothing_n with_o these_o work_n of_o darkness_n rom._n 13._o 11_o 12._o it_o be_v most_o abominable_a for_o his_o church_n or_o any_o in_o they_o to_o abuse_v themselves_o herewith_o or_o to_o abuse_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n and_o admonition_n have_v be_v former_o give_v to_o this_o church_n not_o to_o be_v drink_v with_o wine_n wherein_o be_v excess_n which_o it_o seem_v have_v have_v good_a effect_n on_o they_o eph._n 5._o 17_o 18._o and_o judgement_n be_v threaten_v to_o such_o by_o our_o saviour_n who_o overcharge_v their_o heart_n with_o surfeit_v and_o drunkenness_n luke_n 21._o 34_o 36._o but_o for_o these_o evil_n he_o threaten_v they_o not_o nor_o have_v he_o a_o quarrel_n against_o they_o for_o walk_v in_o uncleanness_n nay_o they_o hate_v such_o deed_n v._o 6._o so_o well_o have_v they_o mind_v and_o observe_v those_o caution_n and_o instruction_n give_v they_o by_o the_o apostle_n paul_n eph._n 5._o 3_o 6._o col._n 3._o 5_o 6._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 16_o 17._o and_o ch_n 6._o 9_o 11._o gal._n 5._o 19_o 21._o 2._o nor_o have_v he_o against_o they_o that_o they_o be_v walk_v in_o covetousness_n which_o be_v idolatry_n col._n 3._o 5._o eph._n 5._o 5._o and_o the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a 1_o tim._n 6._o 9_o 10._o and_o for_o which_o he_o reprove_v and_o threaten_v destruction_n to_o his_o people_n in_o former_a time_n jer._n 6._o 10_o 13._o and_o ch_n 8._o 7_o 10._o ezek._n 33._o 31_o 32._o nor_o for_o fashion_v themselves_o to_o the_o fashion_n of_o this_o evil_a world_n in_o the_o pride_n of_o apparel_n for_o which_o they_o be_v threaten_v isay_n 3._o 15_o 26._o and_o which_o become_v not_o person_n prosess_v godliness_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 9_o 10._o nay_o they_o be_v not_o charge_v with_o commit_v or_o act_v any_o evil_n but_o they_o be_v reprove_v for_o omit_v or_o abate_v in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a this_o be_v also_o the_o great_a and_o provoke_a evil_n of_o laodicea_n that_o she_o be_v become_v lukewarm_a and_o her_o love_n to_o christ_n be_v great_o decrease_v and_o lessen_v this_o one_o evil_a be_v charge_v upon_o the_o first_o &_o the_o last_o of_o the_o seven_o church_n though_o the_o last_o it_o seem_v be_v most_o deep_o guilty_a hereof_o ch_n 3._o 15_o 17._o consider_v this_o if_o thou_o know_v no_o evil_a by_o thyself_o that_o thou_o have_v act_v or_o commit_v yet_o be_v thou_o not_o hereby_o justify_v but_o may_v be_v that_o notwithstanding_o just_o reprove_v and_o punish_v 3._o nor_o do_v he_o say_v thou_o have_v no_o love_n nor_o any_o work_n or_o labour_n thereof_o but_o he_o have_v before_o acknowedge_v to_o their_o praise_n that_o they_o have_v work_n and_o labour_n etc._n etc._n v._n 2_o but_o their_o evil_n be_v they_o be_v without_o and_o destitute_a of_o their_o first_o love_n though_o they_o have_v some_o still_o without_o all_o perad_a venture_n 2._o and_o so_o that_o which_o he_o have_v against_o they_o be_v because_o they_o have_v leave_v their_o first_o love_n where_o let_v we_o inquire_v and_o consider_v for_o our_o usefulness_n 1._o what_o be_v their_o first_o love_n which_o they_o have_v leave_v 2._o how_o have_v they_o left_a their_o first_o love_n 3._o show_v that_o this_o be_v such_o a_o iniquity_n as_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o anger_n 1._o what_o be_v their_o first_o love_n which_o they_o have_v leave_v to_o this_o we_o may_v say_v their_o first_o love_n here_o mean_v be_v not_o their_o first_o love_n as_o child_n of_o adam_n or_o as_o walk_v in_o their_o natural_a estate_n for_o than_o they_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n the_o spirit_n that_o work_v rul_o &_o prevail_o in_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n eph._n 2._o 1_o 2._o then_o they_o love_v and_o and_z adore_a diana_n act._n 19_o 27_o 28._o but_o the_o love_n here_o speak_v of_o be_v their_o love_n in_o the_o spirit_n col._n 1._o 8._o even_o that_o love_n which_o be_v effect_v and_o produce_v in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n in_o his_o glorify_v christ_n and_o take_v of_o his_o thing_n and_o show_v unto_o they_o whereby_o their_o heart_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o and_o inflame_v with_o love_n to_o he_o and_o so_o we_o may_v say_v 1._o this_o first_o love_n here_o speak_v of_o have_v for_o its_o principle_n &_o seed_n god_n first_o love_n commend_v to_o we_o in_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n as_o declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n his_o abasement_n and_o suffering_n in_o the_o virtue_n whereof_o he_o be_v raise_v again_o be_v the_o first_o great_a fundamental_a &_o universal_a commendation_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n to_o we_o poor_a sinner_n and_o ungodly_a one_o of_o mankind_n and_o that_o which_o be_v first_o to_o be_v declare_v to_o man_n when_o they_o be_v in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n dead_a to_o reconcile_v their_o heart_n this_o be_v the_o ministry_n of_o reconciliation_n to_o wit_n that_o god_n be_v in_o christ_n reconcile_n the_o world_n unto_o himself_o not_o impute_v their_o trespass_n to_o they_o but_o make_v he_o to_o be_v sin_n for_o they_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 19_o 21._o this_o be_v the_o water_n or_o that_o in_o which_o be_v the_o water_n to_o regenerate_a man_n even_o to_o beget_v they_o to_o the_o faith_n &_o love_n of_o god_n that_o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n as_o to_o give_v his_o only_o begetten_v son_n and_o that_o which_o our_o saviour_n preach_v first_o of_o all_o in_o order_n to_o the_o regeneration_n of_o nicodemus_n joh._n 3._o 3_o 5_o 9_o 16_o and_o to_o the_o samaritan_n joh._n 4._o 42._o this_o paul_n first_o of_o all_o preach_v unto_o the_o corinthian_n when_o they_o be_v gentile_n carry_v away_o unto_o dumb_a idol_n even_o as_o they_o be_v lead_v and_o while_o they_o be_v walk_v in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o vile_a affection_n and_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o beget_v they_o to_o faith_n and_o love_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 1_o 4._o with_o ch_z 12._o 2._o and_o ch_n 6._o 9_o 11._o and_o ch_n 4._o 15._o and_o to_o the_o galatian_n he_o do_v evident_o set_v forth_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v before_o they_o in_o the_o gospel_n and_o therein_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o sinner_n unjust_a one_o and_o enemy_n that_o their_o heart_n may_v thereby_o be_v turn_v to_o the_o lord_n gal._n 4._o 13._o with_o ch_z 3._o 1._o and_o ch_n 1._o 6._o and_o indeed_o this_o be_v the_o incorruptible_a seed_n of_o which_o a_o man_n may_v be_v bear_v again_o even_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o have_v be_v make_v flesh_n and_o which_o live_v and_o abide_v for_o ever_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23_o 25._o hereby_o man_n be_v beget_v to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n even_o from_o the_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o his_o first_o love_n to_o we_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v love_n be_v of_o god_n and_o every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o know_v god_n for_o god_n be_v love_n but_o how_o and_o wherein_o do_v his_o love_n appear_v and_o that_o he_o be_v love_n in_o this_o be_v manifest_v the_o love_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o because_o god_n send_v his_o only_o beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n that_o we_o may_v live_v through_o he_o herein_o be_v love_n not_o that_o we_o love_v god_n but_o that_o he_o love_v we_o and_o send_v his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o â—e_v have_v know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n that_o god_n have_v to_o we_o in_o send_v his_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n god_n be_v love_n etc._n etc._n hereby_o be_v our_o love_n make_v perfect_a we_o love_v he_o because_o he_o first_o love_v we_o
1_o joh._n 4._o 7_o 10_o 14_o 16_o 17_o 19_o and_o ch_n 5._o 1._o and_o here-thorow_a be_v these_o ephesian_n quicken_v to_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n at_o first_o as_o it_o be_v say_v but_o god_n who_o be_v â—ich_a in_o mercy_n for_o or_o through_o his_o great_a love_n wherewith_o he_o love_v we_o even_o when_o we_o be_v dead_a in_o sin_n have_v quicken_v we_o etc._n etc._n eph._n 2._o 4_o 5._o this_o be_v the_o original_n and_o principle_n of_o the_o first_o love_n here_o speak_v of_o 2._o this_o love_n thus_o beget_v be_v first_o place_v on_o he_o that_o beget_v even_o on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o because_o of_o his_o first_o love_n to_o we_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 19_o and_o ch_n 5._o 1._o yea_o because_o of_o his_o love_n and_o loveliness_n his_o love_n be_v better_a than_o winâ—_n and_o because_o of_o the_o savour_n of_o his_o good_a ointment_n his_o name_n be_v as_o ointment_n pour_v forth_o therefore_o do_v the_o virgin_n such_o as_o be_v not_o defile_v with_o woman_n with_o whorish_a society_n anâ—_n congregâ—â—ions_n love_v he_o the_o upright_a love_n he_o from_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o love_n cant._n 1._o 2_o 3_o 4._o with_o rev._n 14._o 3_o 4._o and_o because_o of_o his_o beauty_n and_o glory_n his_o excellency_n and_o comeliness_n for_o their_o escape_n isay_n 4._o 2._o he_o be_v first_o the_o object_n of_o their_o love_n though_o now_o they_o see_v he_o not_o with_o their_o bodily_a eye_n as_o the_o apostle_n do_v yet_o thâ—y_v love_v he_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o eph._n 6._o 24._o to_o this_o the_o saint_n be_v exhort_v o_o love_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n ps_n 31._o 23._o oh_o worthy_a for_o ever_o be_v hâ—_n to_o be_v belove_v who_o so_o love_v uâ—_n when_o we_o wâ—re_v such_o filthy_a pollute_v one_o as_o to_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o rev._n 1._o 5_o 6._o gal._n 2._o 20._o hence_o the_o apostle_n when_o he_o be_v triumph_v in_o god_n love_n in_o not_o spare_v his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o and_o in_o christ_n love_n to_o we_o in_o die_v yea_o rather_o in_o rise_v again_o etc._n etc._n he_o add_v i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o thing_n present_a nor_o thing_n to_o come_v nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n rom._n 8._o 32_o 34_o 39_o thereby_o it_o be_v beget_v and_o thereby_o maintain_v and_o there-thorow_a fix_v on_o that_o most_o excellent_a object_n even_o jesus_n christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o and_o such_o as_o love_v he_o be_v the_o call_v according_a to_o purpose_n rom._n 8._o 28._o his_o love_n and_o loveliness_n cause_v they_o that_o know_v and_o believe_v it_o to_o cleave_v to_o he_o with_o full_a purpose_n to_o pant_v after_o he_o that_o they_o may_v more_o know_v he_o win_v he_o and_o be_v find_v in_o he_o it_o cause_v they_o to_o run_v unto_o he_o and_o follow_v he_o hard_o and_o to_o long_o and_o wait_v for_o his_o appear_v and_o come_v again_o ps_n 42._o 1_o 2._o and_o 63._o 1_o 4_o 8._o isay_n 55._o 5._o 2_o tim._n 4._o 8._o 3._o this_o love_n thus_o beget_v and_o fix_v upon_o this_o most_o excellent_a object_n be_v inward_a intense_a and_o fervent_a it_o be_v not_o in_o word_n and_o tongue_n only_o but_o indeed_o and_o in_o truth_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 18._o too_o too_o many_o there_o be_v who_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o with_o their_o mouth_n and_o honour_v he_o with_o their_o lip_n while_o yet_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o remove_v from_o he_o but_o all_o such_o worship_n be_v in_o vain_a isay_n 29._o 13._o with_o mat._n 15._o 8_o 9_o but_o this_o first_o love_n here_o intimate_o commend_v to_o we_o by_o christ_n be_v such_o as_o be_v with_o all_o the_o heart_n like_o that_o our_o saviour_n say_v in_o answer_n to_o the_o scribe_n hear_v o_o israel_n the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v one_o lord_n and_o thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o strength_n mark_n 12._o 28_o 30._o deut._n 6._o 4_o 5._o hence_o christ_n be_v oft_o thus_o call_v by_o the_o spouse_n he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v cant._n 1._o 7._o and_o ch_n 3._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o this_o love_n be_v with_o the_o heart_n as_o distinguish_v from_o and_o oppose_v to_o that_o pretence_n of_o love_n or_o that_o feign_a love_n find_v with_o too_o many_o this_o be_v love_n without_o dissimulation_n rom._n 12._o 9_o love_n in_o sincerity_n or_o with_o incorruption_n eph._n 6._o 24._o and_o this_o love_n be_v also_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n as_o distinguish_v from_o and_o oppose_v to_o dividedness_n of_o heart_n towards_o he_o and_o also_o towards_o other_o person_n or_o thing_n which_o be_v find_v with_o many_o as_o it_o be_v say_v their_o heart_n be_v divide_v now_o shall_v they_o be_v find_v faulty_a hos_fw-la 10._o 2._o too_o many_o there_o be_v who_o be_v double-minded_n who_o have_v a_o soul_n and_o a_o soul_n who_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o doublemindedness_n who_o in_o some_o measure_n love_n christ_n and_o together_o also_o love_v somewhat_o else_o before_o or_o equal_a to_o he_o and_o so_o love_v he_o not_o with_o such_o a_o love_n as_o be_v well_o please_v to_o he_o for_o no_o man_n can_v serve_v two_o master_n for_o either_o he_o will_v hate_v the_o one_o and_o love_n the_o other_o or_o else_o he_o will_v hold_v to_o the_o one_o and_o despise_v the_o other_o mat._n 6._o 24._o luk._n 16._o 13._o and_o he_o that_o love_v father_n or_o mother_n more_o than_o christ_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o he_o that_o love_v son_n or_o daughter_n more_o than_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a of_o he_o mat._n 10._o 37._o luke_n 14._o 24_o 26._o but_o the_o first_o love_n here_o speak_v of_o be_v such_o as_o lead_v one_o to_o be_v and_o abide_v for_o christ_n and_o not_o to_o be_v for_o another_o man_n or_o object_n hos_n 3._o 3._o and_o so_o inward_a intense_a and_o ardent_a be_v this_o love_n as_o that_o it_o lead_v to_o hate_v what_o be_v reprove_v our_o sin_n and_o vanity_n or_o otherwise_o it_o be_v but_o love_n with_o dissimulation_n when_o love_n be_v without_o dissimulation_n it_o lead_v to_o abhor_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a rom._n 12._o 9_o this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o this_o love_n that_o it_o cause_v a_o man_n to_o abstain_v from_o deny_v and_o mortify_v all_o that_o which_o be_v displease_v to_o the_o belove_a and_o hence_o whereas_o in_o give_v the_o law_n the_o right_a worship_v of_o god_n be_v express_v in_o four_o commandment_n by_o god_n to_o wit_n thou_o shall_v have_v no_o other_o god_n but_o i_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v to_o thyself_o any_o grave_a image_n etc._n etc._n thou_o shall_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n in_o vain_a etc._n etc._n remember_v the_o sabbath_n day_n to_o keep_v it_o holy_a etc._n etc._n exod._n 20._o 3_o 11_o deut._n 5._o 7_o 15._o they_o be_v all_o sum_v up_o in_o this_o afterward_o deut._n 6._o 4_o 5._o and_o by_o our_o saviour_n thou_o shall_v love_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o mind_n etc._n etc._n mat._n 22._o 36_o 38._o luke_n 10._o 26_o 27._o to_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o the_o hearty_a love_n of_o he_o include_v and_o lead_v to_o a_o abstain_v from_o and_o flee_v from_o whatsoever_o be_v forbid_v by_o he_o and_o indeed_o he_o that_o do_v evil_a hate_v christ_n who_o be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n and_o if_o any_o man_n love_v the_o world_n the_o love_n of_o the_o father_n be_v not_o in_o he_o joh._n 3._o 20._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 15._o yea_o so_o intense_a this_o love_n be_v as_o that_o it_o move_v and_o prevail_v with_o he_o in_o who_o it_o be_v to_o prefer_v christ_n before_o all_o and_o forsake_v all_o for_o his_o sake_n the_o riches_n honour_n glory_n name_n and_o praise_n of_o this_o world_n and_o those_o thing_n most_o gainful_a and_o dear_a unto_o they_o even_o their_o former_a good_a thing_n confidence_n wisdom_n righteousness_n relation_n etc._n etc._n luke_n 14._o 16_o 26_o 33._o and_o ch_n 9_o 59_o 62._o mat._n 13._o 44_o 46._o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v of_o himself_o but_o what_o thing_n be_v gain_v to_o i_o those_o i_o count_v loss_n for_o christ_n yea_o doubtless_o and_o i_o count_v all_o thing_n but_o loss_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n jesus_n my_o lord_n for_o who_o i_o have_v suffer_v the_o loss_n of_o all_o
all_o man_n which_o be_v at_o first_o beget_v and_o produce_v in_o they_o by_o his_o first_o love_n manifest_v unto_o and_o know_v and_o believe_v by_o they_o 2._o how_o have_v they_o left_a thiâ—_n their_o first_o love_n or_o in_o what_o sense_n or_o after_o what_o consideration_n have_v they_o left_a it_o to_o which_o we_o say_v they_o have_v not_o so_o leave_v it_o as_o if_o they_o have_v none_o to_o christ_n and_o one_o another_o for_o such_o a_o thing_n will_v be_v whole_o and_o altogether_o inconsistent_a with_o those_o many_o good_a and_o commendable_a thing_n before_o take_v notice_n of_o by_o our_o saviour_n in_o they_o v._o 2_o 3_o 6._o but_o in_o some_o measure_n their_o love_n be_v wax_v cold_a than_o it_o be_v at_o first_o mat._n 24._o 12._o and_o they_o be_v not_o so_o â—ervent_a and_o ardent_a therein_o as_o sometime_o and_o at_o first_o they_o have_v be_v somewhat_o of_o the_o same_o evil_n be_v find_v with_o these_o as_o be_v with_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n of_o which_o it_o be_v say_v thou_o be_v neither_o hot_a nor_o cold_a though_o not_o in_o so_o great_a a_o degree_n rev._n 3._o 15_o 16._o there_o be_v a_o decay_n and_o abatement_n of_o their_o love_n some_o remission_n and_o lessen_v of_o the_o inflamedness_n thereof_o as_o the_o word_n left_a here_o proper_o signify_v to_o wit_n a_o remission_n of_o their_o love_n like_o that_o also_o complain_v of_o in_o other_o though_o it_o seem_v not_o in_o so_o great_a a_o measure_n or_o degree_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n i_o remember_v the_o kindness_n of_o thy_o youth_n thy_o first_o love_n but_o afterward_o it_o be_v otherwise_o with_o they_o hence_o it_o be_v say_v hear_v the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n what_o iniquity_n have_v your_o father_n find_v in_o i_o that_o they_o be_v go_v far_o from_o i_o etc._n etc._n neither_o say_v they_o where_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o bring_v we_o up_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n jer._n 2._o 1_o 5_o 6_o 12._o and_o it_o may_v in_o some_o measure_n be_v say_v to_o these_o as_o the_o apostle_n do_v to_o the_o galatian_n where_o be_v now_o the_o blessedness_n you_o speak_v of_o gal._n 4._o 13_o 15._o they_o have_v in_o some_o sort_n depart_v from_o their_o rest_n as_o the_o psalmist_n intimate_v he_o have_v do_v ps_n 116._o 1_o 7._o and_o gad_v about_o to_o change_v their_o way_n too_o much_o wander_v from_o mountain_n to_o hill_n and_o forget_v their_o restingplace_n their_o place_n to_o lie_v down_o in_o jer._n 2._o 33_o 36._o and_o ch_n 50._o 6._o they_o be_v not_o now_o so_o valiant_a for_o the_o truth_n as_o former_o they_o have_v be_v jer._n 9_o 3._o not_o so_o inflame_v with_o love_n to_o jesus_n christ_n and_o one_o another_o the_o suffering_n of_o christ_n and_o what_o he_o have_v thereby_o effect_v and_o obtain_v into_o himself_o be_v not_o so_o high_o prize_v by_o they_o and_o therefore_o not_o so_o operative_a and_o effectual_a in_o they_o as_o at_o first_o but_o they_o be_v come_v to_o some_o loss_n and_o have_v suffer_v a_o decay_n of_o those_o thing_n former_o wrought_v in_o they_o by_o the_o glorious_a gospel_n 2_o joh._n 8._o oh_o how_o precious_a be_v this_o manna_n to_o they_o at_o the_o first_o they_o then_o cry_v out_o by_o way_n of_o admiration_n what_o be_v this_o they_o then_o with_o earnestness_n pray_v lord_n evermore_o give_v we_o this_o bread_n christ_n be_v then_o wonderful_o precious_a to_o they_o and_o high_o value_v by_o they_o they_o do_v then_o so_o cleave_v to_o he_o in_o love_n as_o that_o they_o prefer_v he_o before_o all_o other_o thing_n though_o never_o so_o gainful_a and_o amiable_a and_o the_o word_n of_o god_n mighty_o grow_v among_o they_o act_v 19_o 17_o 20._o they_o then_o desire_v no_o other_o foundation_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o hope_n no_o other_o witness_n of_o god_n love_n no_o other_o bread_n of_o life_n or_o door_n of_o approach_n to_o god_n but_o jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v and_o so_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n but_o alas_o now_o their_o heart_n be_v in_o some_o measure_n remove_v from_o he_o and_o they_o do_v not_o so_o close_o cleave_v unto_o he_o as_o former_o nor_o be_v so_o forward_o to_o undergo_v affliction_n for_o he_o and_o his_o gospel_n sake_n not_o to_o endure_v hardness_n as_o good_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 1_o 3._o they_o have_v leave_v their_o first-love_n and_o though_o they_o have_v work_n yet_o not_o the_o first_o v._o 5._o 3._o we_o come_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o show_v and_o demonstrate_v that_o this_o be_v such_o a_o iniquity_n as_o provoke_v the_o lord_n to_o anger_n to_o leave_v the_o first-love_n this_o be_v a_o great_a evil_n and_o so_o it_o will_v appear_v to_o be_v if_o we_o consider_v 1._o because_o the_o principle_n or_o seed_n of_o which_o this_o first-love_n be_v beget_v and_o object_n on_o which_o it_o be_v place_v abide_v the_o same_o the_o seed_n thereof_o be_v not_o like_o the_o seed_n of_o this_o world_n which_o be_v perish_v and_o corruptible_a and_o therefore_o all_o beget_v of_o it_o be_v like_a unto_o it_o for_o all_o flesh_n be_v as_o grass_n and_o all_o the_o glory_n of_o man_n as_o the_o flower_n of_o grass_n the_o grass_n wither_v and_o the_o flower_n thereof_o fall_v away_o but_o this_o seed_n be_v incorruptible_a the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o this_o be_v the_o word_n which_o by_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v unto_o we_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 23_o 25._o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v precious_a and_o incorruptible_a blood_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v oppose_v to_o corruptible_a thing_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 19_o and_o it_o be_v a_o everlasting_a commendation_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n to_o we_o rom._n 5._o 8._o and_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a gospel_n therein_o be_v contain_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n rev._n 14._o 6._o joh._n 6._o 68_o and_o so_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o same_o and_o his_o year_n fail_v not_o he_o be_v jesus_n christ_n the_o anoint_a saviour_n the_o same_o yesterday_o and_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o heb._n 1._o 12._o and_o ch_n 13._o 8._o there_o be_v no_o iniquity_n in_o he_o and_o therefore_o he_o remain_v for_o ever_o the_o servant_n to_o wit_n of_o sin_n abide_v not_o in_o the_o house_n for_o ever_o but_o the_o son_n abide_v ever_o joh._n 8._o 34_o 35._o oh_o what_o a_o iniquity_n be_v it_o then_o to_o lessen_v our_o love_n to_o and_o esteem_v of_o he_o or_o to_o let_v slip_v the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o love_n in_o redeem_v we_o what_o iniquity_n have_v your_o father_n find_v in_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n that_o they_o be_v go_v far_o from_o i_o and_o have_v walk_v after_o vanity_n and_o be_v become_v vain_a neither_o say_v they_o where_o be_v the_o lord_n that_o bring_v we_o up_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n that_o lead_v we_o through_o the_o wilderness_n through_o a_o land_n of_o desert_n and_o pit_n etc._n etc._n have_v a_o nation_n change_v their_o god_n which_o yet_o be_v no_o god_n but_o my_o people_n have_v change_v their_o glory_n for_o that_o which_o do_v not_o profit_n be_v astonish_v o_o you_o heaven_n at_o this_o and_o be_v horrible_o afraid_a be_v you_o very_o desolate_a say_v the_o lord_n for_o my_o people_n have_v commit_v two_o evil_n they_o have_v forsake_v i_o the_o fountain_n of_o live_a water_n and_o hew_v they_o out_o cistern_n break_a cistern_n that_o can_v hold_v no_o water_n o_o generation_n see_v you_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v i_o be_v a_o wilderness_n unto_o israel_n a_o land_n of_o darkness_n wherefore_o say_v my_o people_n we_o be_v lord_n we_o will_v come_v no_o more_o â—nto_n thou_o jer._n 2._o 1_o 5_o 6_o 10_o 13_o 31._o and_o ch_n 17._o 13._o and_o ch_n 18._o 13_o 15._o what_o a_o evil_a be_v this_o to_o depart_v in_o any_o measure_n from_o he_o lord_n say_v peter_z to_o who_o shall_v we_o go_v thou_o have_v the_o word_n of_o eternal_a life_n and_o we_o believe_v and_o be_v sure_a that_o thou_o be_v the_o christ_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n joh._n 6._o 66_o 68_o 69._o oh_o foolish_a galatian_n who_o have_v bewitch_v you_o that_o you_o shall_v not_o obey_v the_o truth_n &_o c._n where_o be_v the_o blessedness_n the_o excellency_n the_o love_n and_o loveliness_n of_o christ_n you_o former_o speak_v of_o be_v not_o he_o as_o worthy_a still_o as_o ever_o to_o be_v fervent_o love_v and_o hearty_o delight_v in_o by_o we_o who_o humble_v himself_o for_o we_o and_o become_v obedient_a to_o death_n the_o death_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o who_o thereby_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o
edify_n of_o itself_o in_o love_n eph._n 4._o 11_o 15._o 16._o col._n 2._o 19_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o love_n in_o the_o philippian_n the_o apostle_n pray_v say_v this_o i_o pray_v that_o your_o love_n may_v abound_v yet_o more_o and_o more_o in_o knowledge_n and_o in_o all_o judgement_n phil._n 1._o 9_o 10._o col._n 1._o 8_o 10._o and_o this_o be_v take_v notice_n of_o by_o way_n of_o commendation_n in_o the_o thessalonian_o that_o their_o love_n do_v abound_v 2_o thes_n 1._o 3._o and_o indeed_o his_o church_n have_v great_a advantage_n to_o grow_v in_o the_o love_n of_o he_o because_o they_o have_v frequent_a opportunity_n to_o hear_v of_o he_o of_o his_o suffering_n of_o his_o love_n and_o loveliness_n of_o his_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o everliving_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n that_o their_o evil_n be_v the_o great_a if_o they_o increase_v not_o therein_o now_o then_o for_o such_o to_o go_v backward_o and_o not_o forward_o to_o decrease_v when_o they_o shall_v increase_v this_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o provoke_a evil_n this_o be_v the_o evil_n reprove_v and_o complain_v of_o by_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o church_n in_o former_a time_n they_o have_v provoke_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n to_o anger_n they_o be_v go_v backward_o isay_n 1._o 4._o and_o again_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n this_o thing_n command_v i_o they_o say_v obey_v my_o voice_n but_o they_o hearken_v not_o nor_o incline_v their_o ear_n they_o go_v backward_o and_o not_o forward_o jer._n 7._o 21_o 24._o and_o again_o thou_o have_v forsake_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n thou_o be_v go_v backward_o therefore_o i_o will_v stretch_v out_o my_o hand_n against_o thou_o i_o be_o weary_a with_o repent_v jer._n 15._o 6._o josh_n 23._o 8_o 12._o by_o all_o which_o it_o do_v in_o some_o measure_n appear_v that_o their_o leave_v their_o first_o love_n be_v a_o great_a and_o provoke_a evil_n use_v 1._o see_v this_o be_v the_o charge_n he_o draw_v up_o against_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n let_v we_o examine_v ourselves_o whether_o we_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o this_o evil_a also_o whether_o there_o be_v not_o a_o decay_n and_o abatement_n of_o that_o heat_n of_o love_n and_o affection_n to_o jesus_n christ_n his_o suffering_n and_o the_o glory_n which_o therethorow_a he_o be_v enter_v into_o and_o possess_v of_o and_o his_o gospel_n and_o people_n say_v not_o we_o be_v not_o guilty_a hereof_o for_o we_o have_v work_n and_o labour_n and_o patience_n etc._n etc._n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v free_a from_o this_o provoke_a evil_n for_o thus_o christ_n and_o not_o themselves_o say_v of_o these_o say_v not_o we_o be_v rich_a and_o increase_v with_o good_n and_o therefore_o christ_n have_v not_o such_o a_o quarrel_n against_o we_o as_o he_o have_v against_o these_o for_o though_o you_o thus_o speak_v of_o yourselves_o you_o may_v nevertheless_o be_v lukewarm_a rev._n 3._o 16_o 17._o but_o come_v to_o the_o light_n and_o remember_v the_o former_a day_n oh_o be_v it_o not_o too_o much_o and_o a_o wearisome_a thing_n to_o we_o to_o hear_v the_o cross_n of_o christ_n god_n love_n therein_o commend_v so_o much_o insist_v on_o be_v we_o not_o ready_a to_o say_v there_o be_v nothing_o before_o our_o eye_n save_o this_o manna_n numb_a 11._o 5_o 6._o be_v this_o manna_n so_o delightful_a to_o we_o as_o at_o first_o come_v we_o unto_o the_o light_n and_o see_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n we_o be_v eph._n 5._o 12_o 13._o 2._o see_v this_o be_v the_o quarrel_n he_o have_v against_o these_o that_o they_o have_v leave_v their_o first_o love_n so_o he_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o desire_v and_o delight_n in_o this_o that_o his_o church_n shall_v love_v he_o fervent_o it_o be_v pleasant_a unto_o he_o &_o high_o prize_v by_o he_o when_o they_o be_v hot_a &_o zealous_a &_o â—ervent_a in_o spirit_n &_o love_v he_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n this_o be_v that_o he_o call_v for_o my_o son_n give_v i_o thy_o heart_n prov._n 23._o 26._o this_o be_v that_o which_o ravish_v and_o unheart_v he_o as_o it_o be_v and_o yet_o revive_v and_o cheer_v he_o cant._n 4._o 9_o 10._o this_o love_n of_o they_o when_o it_o be_v hot_a and_o ardent_a do_v even_o overcome_v and_o puff_n he_o up_o as_o he_o say_v turn_v away_o thy_o eye_n from_o i_o for_o they_o have_v overcome_v i_o or_o puff_v i_o up_o cant._n 6._o 5._o and_o to_o this_o love_n of_o the_o lord_n do_v he_o exhort_v as_o o_o love_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n ps_n 31._o 23._o take_v heed_n unto_o your_o soul_n that_o you_o love_v the_o lord_n your_o god_n josh_n 23._o 11._o and_o they_o that_o do_v so_o shall_v prosper_v their_o soul_n shall_v be_v like_o a_o water_a garden_n and_o like_o a_o spring_n of_o water_n who_o water_n fail_v not_o ps_n 122._o 6._o and_o great_a peace_n have_v they_o that_o love_v his_o law_n and_o nothing_o shall_v offend_v they_o ps_n 119._o 165._o and_o if_o any_o man_n love_v he_o the_o same_o be_v know_v own_a and_o approve_v of_o he_o 1_o cor._n 8._o 3._o he_o that_o love_v christ_n shall_v be_v love_v of_o his_o father_n and_o he_o will_v love_v he_o and_o will_v manifest_v himself_o unto_o he_o joh._n 14._o 21_o 22_o 23._o 3._o and_o here_o we_o may_v see_v and_o take_v notice_n that_o how_o many_o good_a thing_n soever_o his_o church_n or_o any_o in_o they_o have_v yet_o if_o their_o love_n to_o he_o his_o cross_n gospel_n and_o people_n etc._n etc._n grow_v cold_a or_o decay_v and_o abate_v it_o will_v great_o provoke_v he_o to_o anger_n though_o they_o have_v all_o knowledge_n faith_n gift_n utterance_n etc._n etc._n and_o have_v not_o love_n they_o be_v displease_v to_o he_o and_o therefore_o keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o keep_n prov._n 4._o 23._o how_o displease_v be_v it_o to_o the_o lord_n that_o solomon_n who_o once_o love_v the_o lord_n 1_o king_n 3._o 3._o do_v afterward_o leave_v his_o first_o love_n and_o his_o heart_n be_v turn_v away_o from_o he_o the_o lord_n be_v angry_a with_o solomon_n because_o his_o heart_n be_v turn_v from_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n who_o have_v appear_v unto_o he_o twice_o 1_o king_n 11._o 1_o 3_o 6_o 9_o 1â—_n and_o this_o be_v a_o blot_n upon_o amaziah_n he_o do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o not_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n 2_o chron._n 25._o 2._o and_o though_o there_o be_v many_o infirmity_n find_v with_o a_o man_n yet_o if_o his_o heart_n be_v perfect_a and_o he_o cleave_v in_o love_n unto_o the_o lord_n they_o be_v gracious_o overlook_v and_o cover_v by_o he_o 1_o king_n 15._o 17._o and_o ch_n 16._o 10_o 11_o 12._o verse_n 5._o remember_v therefore_o from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v and_o repent_v and_o do_v the_o first_o work_n or_o else_o i_o will_v come_v unto_o thou_o quick_o and_o will_v remove_v thy_o candlestick_n out_o of_o his_o place_n except_o thou_o repent_v in_o this_o verse_n we_o have_v to_o mind_n and_o consider_v 1._o the_o good_a gracious_a and_o needful_a counsel_n give_v to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n 2_o a_o conditional_a threat_n denounce_v against_o they_o 1._o the_o good_a gracious_a and_o needful_a counsel_n give_v unto_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n and_o this_o be_v express_v to_o we_o in_o three_o branch_n 1._o remember_v therefore_o from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v 2._o and_o repent_v 3._o and_o do_v the_o first_o work_n 1._o branch_n remember_v therefore_o from_o whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v 1._o we_o shall_v speak_v to_o this_o branch_n of_o the_o counsel_n by_o way_n of_o explication_n 2._o note_v some_o instruction_n that_o be_v contain_v and_o signify_v therein_o 1._o we_o shall_v speak_v to_o this_o branch_n of_o the_o counsel_n by_o way_n of_o explication_n this_o counsel_n have_v reference_n to_o what_o go_v before_o as_o it_o appear_v by_o the_o word_n therefore_o and_o it_o seem_v to_o refer_v either_o 1._o unto_o what_o be_v say_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o v._o 4._o i_o have_v against_o thou_o remember_v therefore_o ay_o who_o be_o the_o son_n of_o the_o father_n in_o truth_n and_o love_n and_o have_v manifest_v so_o much_o in_o lay_v down_o my_o life_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o and_o therefore_o speak_v out_o of_o love_n rev._n 3._o 19_o i_o that_o hold_v the_o seven_o star_n and_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o seven_o golden_a candlestick_n there_o be_v my_o constant_a path_n and_o walk_n and_o so_o see_v and_o observe_v how_o it_o be_v with_o you_o for_o my_o eye_n be_v as_o a_o flame_n of_o fire_n and_o all_o thing_n be_v naked_a and_o manifest_a unto_o i_o rev._n 2._o 1._o heb._n 4._o 12_o 13._o and_o i_o that_o be_o almighty_a and_o can_v do_v whatsoever_o
he_o be_v not_o a_o forgetful_a hearer_n but_o a_o doer_n of_o the_o work_n and_o shall_v be_v bless_v in_o his_o deed_n jam._n 1._o 22_o 25._o by_o this_o you_o be_v save_v to_o wit_n from_o sin_n and_o error_n if_o you_o hold_v fast_o what_o be_v preach_v unto_o you_o unless_o you_o have_v believe_v in_o vain_a to_o wit_n how_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o be_v bury_v and_o rise_v again_o etc._n etc._n 1_o cor_n 15._o 2_o 4._o if_o that_o you_o have_v hear_v from_o the_o beginning_n remain_v in_o you_o you_o also_o shall_v continue_v in_o the_o son_n and_o in_o the_o father_n 1_o joh._n 2._o 24._o by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v that_o that_o from_o whence_o they_o be_v fall_v be_v from_o the_o believe_a view_n and_o mindfulness_n of_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o first_o love_n therein_o commend_v for_o as_o a_o man_n can_v hearty_o love_v christ_n till_o his_o love_n be_v know_v and_o believe_v so_o neither_o will_n there_o be_v a_o decay_n or_o abatement_n of_o the_o first_o love_n until_o there_o be_v some_o departure_n by_o a_o evil_a heart_n of_o unbelief_n from_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n 2._o we_o come_v to_o note_v some_o instruction_n from_o this_o branch_n of_o the_o counsel_n as_o 1._o in_o general_n we_o may_v note_v that_o when_o christ_n church_n or_o any_o particular_a member_n thereof_o have_v leave_v their_o first-love_n and_o fall_v from_o and_o forget_v his_o suffering_n and_o his_o love_n therein_o commend_v yet_o he_o do_v not_o present_o forget_v they_o or_o their_o first-love_n to_o he_o or_o his_o first_o love_n to_o they_o but_o remember_v that_o and_o they_o still_o and_o give_v good_a counsel_n to_o they_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n jer._n 2._o 1_o 3_o 31_o 32._o and_o ch_n 3._o 1._o he_o call_v upon_o they_o to_o return_v to_o he_o from_o who_o they_o have_v fall_v by_o their_o iniquity_n hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 4._o rev._n 3._o 1_o 3_o 15_o 19_o he_o still_o wait_v upon_o such_o that_o he_o may_v be_v gracious_a unto_o they_o isay_n 30._o 8_o 18._o hos_fw-la 11._o 4_o 8._o though_o his_o well-pleased_a delightful_a love_n towards_o they_o shall_v cease_v or_o fail_v yet_o while_o it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o patience_n while_o they_o be_v join_v to_o all_o the_o live_n his_o compassion_n fail_v not_o lam._n 3._o 22_o 23._o his_o charity_n never_o fail_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 8._o he_o be_v good_a for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o ps_n 106._o 1_o 3._o hence_o it_o be_v that_o he_o give_v good_a and_o needful_a counsel_n to_o such_o as_o these_o 2._o more_o particular_o from_o hence_o we_o may_v note_v and_o observe_v 1._o that_o those_o that_o have_v be_v beget_v through_o christ_n cross_n and_o his_o love_n therein_o commend_v as_o declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n unto_o the_o unfeigned_a and_o fervent_a love_n of_o he_o may_v fall_v from_o their_o first_o and_o former_a high_a esteem_v and_o prize_v of_o that_o precious_a blood_n and_o first_o love_n they_o may_v forget_v it_o and_o forget_v how_o precious_a it_o be_v to_o they_o when_o it_o be_v at_o first_o proclaim_v unto_o they_o and_o see_v and_o believe_v by_o they_o thus_o we_o may_v see_v in_o our_o type_n of_o old_a how_o much_o and_o how_o oft_o do_v the_o church_n of_o god_n in_o former_a time_n forget_v their_o deliverance_n out_o of_o egypt_n which_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n redeem_v we_o by_o his_o blood_n in_o which_o god_n love_n be_v commend_v to_o they_o they_o soon_o forget_v his_o work_n and_o his_o wonder_n that_o he_o have_v show_v they_o ps_n 78._o 7_o 11._o they_o remember_v not_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o mercy_n they_o soon_o forget_v his_o work_n they_o wait_v not_o for_o his_o counsel_n they_o soon_o forget_v god_n their_o saviour_n which_o have_v do_v great_a thing_n in_o egypt_n wondrous_a thing_n in_o the_o land_n of_o ham_n ps_n 106._o 7_o 13_o 21_o 22._o of_o the_o rock_n that_o beget_v they_o they_o be_v unmindful_a and_o forget_v god_n that_o form_v they_o deut._n 32._o 18._o hos_fw-la 13._o 4_o 6._o and_o ch_n 14._o 1._o and_o this_o be_v write_v for_o our_o admonition_n upon_o who_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n be_v come_v heb._n 3._o 7_o 14._o and_o how_o guilty_a of_o forget_v the_o preciousness_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o grace_n therein_o commend_v be_v the_o church_n of_o galatia_n gal._n 3._o 1._o with_o ch_z 1._o 6._o and_o ch_n 4._o 15_o 17._o with_o v._o 11_o and_z ch_z 5._o 2_o 4._o heb._n 2._o 1_o 3._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 9_o and_o indeed_o the_o church_n and_o particular_a believer_n through_o their_o listen_n to_o and_o side_v with_o that_o sin_n that_o dwell_v in_o they_o be_v apt_a so_o to_o do_v and_o too_o oft_o do_v so_o when_o they_o be_v come_v to_o some_o rest_n peace_n and_o excellent_a ornament_n hence_o such_o admonition_n and_o intimation_n be_v give_v in_o such_o a_o consideration_n deut._n 6._o 10_o 12._o beware_v lest_o when_o thou_o have_v eat_v and_o be_v full_a that_o then_o thy_o heart_n be_v lift_v up_o and_o thou_o forget_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n which_o bring_v thou_o forth_o out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o egypt_n deut._n 8._o 11_o 14._o jesurun_n wax_v fat_a and_o kick_v thou_o be_v wax_v fat_a thou_o be_v grow_v thick_a thou_o be_v cover_v then_o â—e_v forsake_v god_n which_o make_v he_o and_o light_o esteem_v the_o rock_n of_o his_o salvation_n deut._n 32._o 13_o 15._o after_o they_o have_v rest_v they_o do_v evil_a before_o thou_o etc._n etc._n neh._n 9_o 28._o they_o be_v fill_v and_o their_o heart_n be_v exalt_v therefore_o have_v they_o forget_v i_o hos_n 13._o 4_o 6._o rev._n 3._o 17_o 20._o judg._n 3._o 11_o 12._o and_o 5._o 31._o and_o ch_n 6._o 1._o ezek._n 16._o 4_o 7_o 10_o 14_o 15_o 16._o use_v 1_o examine_v we_o ourselves_o whether_o we_o be_v not_o also_o guilty_a of_o this_o great_a and_o root-iniquity_n be_v we_o not_o say_v when_o we_o hear_v the_o first_o thing_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o god_n love_n therein_o declare_v as_o they_o do_v behold_v what_o a_o weariness_n be_v it_o and_o you_o have_v snuff_v at_o it_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n mal._n 1._o 13._o do_v we_o not_o say_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v pollute_v and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o even_o his_o meat_n be_v contemptible_a mal._n 1._o 12._o or_o like_o they_o numb_a 11._o 5_o 6._o 2._o see_v we_o may_v and_o be_v too_o apt_a to_o forget_v the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n and_o preciousness_n thereof_o and_o his_o first_o love_n therein_o commend_v it_o show_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o need_v to_o be_v oft_o put_v in_o remembrance_n thereof_o by_o the_o minister_n of_o jesus_n christ_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 4_o 7._o but_o to_o this_o after_o 2._o we_o may_v further_o note_v that_o the_o forget_v the_o preciousness_n of_o christ_n cross_n and_o the_o love_n therein_o demonstrate_v as_o declare_v in_o the_o gospel_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o our_o departure_n from_o christ_n and_o leave_v of_o our_o first-love_n to_o he_o this_o appear_v by_o the_o reference_n this_o have_v to_o the_o former_a verse_n thou_o have_v leave_v thy_o first-love_n remember_v therefore_o etc._n etc._n thus_o in_o former_a time_n this_o be_v render_v as_o the_o cause_n of_o israel_n many_o evil_n their_o forgetfulness_n of_o god_n wondrous_a work_n as_o it_o be_v say_v how_o oft_o do_v they_o provoke_v he_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o grieve_v he_o in_o the_o desert_n yea_o they_o turn_v back_o and_o tempt_v god_n and_o limit_v the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n they_o remember_v not_o his_o hand_n nor_o the_o day_n when_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o enemy_n ps_n 78._o 40_o 42._o etc._n etc._n and_o 81._o 6_o 8_o 10._o jer._n 2._o 31_o 33._o his_o first_o love_n be_v that_o as_o we_o have_v see_v which_o do_v beget_v love_n in_o they_o unto_o he_o it_o be_v the_o â—corruptible_a seed_n and_o therefore_o the_o forget_v and_o fall_v from_o this_o in_o any_o measure_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o reason_n of_o our_o want_n or_o decay_v of_o love_n to_o he_o be_v this_o keep_v in_o hearty_a mindfulness_n we_o shall_v be_v preserve_v from_o such_o decrease_n or_o abatement_n of_o love_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 1_o 3._o christ_n be_v the_o live_a bread_n that_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n if_o any_o man_n eat_v of_o this_o bread_n he_o shall_v live_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o bread_n which_o he_o will_v give_v be_v his_o flesh_n which_o now_o he_o have_v give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n joh._n 6._o 51_o 56_o 58._o 3._o the_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o recover_v such_o as_o
flow_v from_o unfeigned_a faith_n in_o he_o even_o from_o the_o hearty_a mindfulness_n and_o high-prizing_a of_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o love_n therein_o commend_v to_o sinner_n it_o be_v faith_n even_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n believe_v that_o work_v by_o love_n gal._n 5._o 6._o and_o so_o also_o produce_v as_o the_o consequent_a thereof_o good_a work_n heb._n 10._o 24._o 1_o thes_n 1._o 3_o 5._o and_o ch_n 2._o 13._o the_o principle_n of_o those_o work_n which_o be_v acceptable_a to_o god_n be_v not_o our_o own_o wisdom_n or_o any_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o or_o because_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n simple_o but_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n his_o free-love_n manifest_v in_o the_o gift_n of_o his_o son_n to_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 12._o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n have_v appear_v teach_v we_o that_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n we_o shall_v live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o this_o gospel_n and_o good_a news_n be_v hearty_o embrace_v do_v powerful_o operate_v to_o the_o deny_v and_o abhor_v what_o be_v evil_a and_o to_o the_o do_v what_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n joh._n 15._o 2_o 6._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 6._o now_o their_o work_n can_v not_o be_v the_o first_o because_o they_o be_v as_o we_o have_v before_o see_v fall_v in_o some_o measure_n from_o christ_n and_o from_o the_o high_a prize_v of_o his_o cross_n and_o his_o love_n and_o kindness_n therein_o manifest_v and_o commend_v 2._o the_o first_o work_n also_o appear_v to_o be_v such_o as_o be_v do_v in_o â—ervent_a and_o inflame_a love_n to_o jesus_n christ_n and_o in_o love_n and_o charity_n to_o man_n hence_o call_v the_o work_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n beget_v by_o and_o exercise_v in_o the_o love_n of_o and_o unto_o christ_n and_o also_o exercise_v towards_o man_n and_o brethren_n heb._n 6._o 9_o 1_o thes_n 1._o 3._o and_o this_o love_n be_v the_o fulfil_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 13._o 10._o and_o all_o without_o it_o be_v nothing_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v though_o i_o have_v the_o gift_n of_o prophecy_n and_o understand_v all_o mystery_n and_o all_o knowledge_n and_o though_o i_o have_v all_o faith_n so_o that_o i_o can_v remove_v mountain_n and_o have_v not_o love_n or_o charity_n i_o be_o nothing_o and_o though_o i_o bestow_v all_o my_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a and_o though_o i_o give_v my_o body_n to_o be_v burn_v and_o have_v not_o love_n or_o charity_n it_o profit_v i_o nothing_o 1_o cor._n 13._o 1_o 3._o gal._n 5._o 13_o 14._o and_o this_o exhortation_n be_v give_v let_v all_o your_o thing_n be_v do_v with_o love_n or_o charity_n 1_o cor._n 16._o 13._o now_o their_o work_n can_v not_o be_v the_o first_o work_n because_o they_o have_v leave_v their_o first-love_n 3._o the_o first_o work_n be_v such_o as_o of_o which_o christ_n be_v the_o omega_n and_o end_n also_o and_o god_n in_o he_o a_o man_n may_v do_v many_o thing_n good_a in_o themselves_o and_o yet_o to_o a_o wrong_a end_n it_o may_v be_v to_o establish_v a_o righteousness_n to_o himself_o rom._n 10._o 2_o 3._o and_o all_o such_o work_n will_v not_o profit_v or_o avail_v to_o the_o render_v we_o acceptable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n isay_n 57_o 12._o thus_o the_o jew_n seek_v after_o righteousness_n as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n in_o which_o they_o sin_v against_o the_o end_n of_o the_o law_n jesus_n christ_n and_o stumble_v and_o take_v offence_n at_o that_o stumbling-stone_n and_o rock_n of_o offence_n not_o submit_v themselves_o to_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n rom._n 9_o 30_o 31_o 33._o and_o ch_n 10._o 1_o 4._o after_o such_o a_o manner_n also_o the_o galatian_n be_v snare_v by_o those_o evil-worker_n that_o come_v among_o they_o after_o they_o have_v begin_v to_o run_v well_o and_o be_v call_v into_o the_o grace_n of_o christ_n by_o listen_v to_o those_o spiritual_a witch_n that_o come_v among_o they_o they_o seek_v to_o perfect_v by_o the_o flesh_n what_o be_v begin_v by_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 1._o 6._o and_o ch_n 3._o 1._o and_o ch_n 5._o 1_o 4._o or_o the_o end_n of_o what_o a_o man_n do_v may_v be_v that_o he_o may_v have_v praise_n of_o man_n as_o it_o be_v with_o the_o hyppocrite_n when_o they_o give_v alm_n it_o be_v that_o they_o may_v have_v glory_n of_o man_n when_o they_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v be_v see_v of_o man_n when_o they_o fast_o they_o so_o do_v it_o that_o they_o may_v appear_v unto_o man_n to_o fast_o mat._n 6._o 2_o 6_o 16._o and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n say_v of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n all_o their_o work_n they_o do_v for_o to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n mat._n 23._o 2_o 5._o and_o of_o this_o evil_a end_n the_o apostle_n warn_v in_o say_v be_v not_o desirous_a of_o vainglory_n gal._n 5._o 26._o but_o now_o the_o first_o or_o best_o luke_n 15._o 22._o work_n be_v such_o as_o in_o which_o a_o man_n know_v that_o christ_n have_v bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n and_o that_o all_o be_v prepare_v in_o he_o he_o do_v therefore_o in_o all_o aim_n at_o his_o glory_n and_o therein_o at_o the_o good_a of_o man_n and_o especial_a good_a of_o believer_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v whether_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v or_o whatsoever_o you_o do_v do_v all_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n give_v none_o offence_n neither_o to_o the_o jew_n nor_o to_o the_o gentile_n nor_o to_o the_o church_n of_o god_n even_o as_o i_o please_v all_o man_n in_o all_o thing_n not_o seek_v my_o own_o profit_n but_o the_o profit_n of_o many_o that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v 1_o cor._n 10._o 31_o 33._o and_o ch_n 11._o 1._o phil._n 1._o 20_o 21._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 22._o now_o from_o this_o branch_n of_o the_o counsel_n we_o may_v also_o brief_o note_v some_o instruction_n as_o 1._o in_o that_o he_o have_v before_o intimate_v that_o they_o have_v at_o first_o when_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v to_o and_o receive_v by_o they_o a_o first_o and_o servant_n love_n and_o now_o also_o intimate_v that_o they_o have_v first_o work_n so_o he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o when_o god_n love_n in_o christ_n to_o sinner_n be_v so_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o it_o turn_v the_o heart_n to_o he_o and_o beget_v love_n unto_o he_o it_o will_v also_o produce_v work_n good_a and_o acceptable_a work_n such_o as_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n so_o much_o the_o apostle_n signify_v as_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o thessalonian_o when_o he_o say_v you_o receive_v the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o you_o hear_v of_o we_o not_o as_o the_o word_n of_o man_n but_o as_o it_o be_v in_o truth_n the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o effectual_o work_v also_o in_o you_o that_o believe_v it_o wrought_v so_o effectual_o in_o they_o that_o it_o wrought_v love_n in_o they_o and_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n etc._n etc._n 1_o thes_n 2._o 13._o with_o ch_z 1._o 3_o 10._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16_o 18._o gal._n 5._o 6._o 2._o in_o that_o he_o say_v and_o do_v the_o first_o work_n so_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o though_o there_o may_v be_v work_n with_o we_o yet_o not_o such_o as_o be_v approve_v of_o he_o nay_o though_o they_o may_v be_v right_a and_o good_a in_o themselves_o yet_o they_o may_v not_o proceed_v from_o the_o faith_n nor_o be_v do_v in_o fervent_a love_n and_o charity_n nor_o may_v we_o aim_v at_o christ_n at_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o promote_a the_o thing_n of_o his_o kingdom_n as_o the_o end_n and_o to_o be_v sure_a if_o we_o have_v leâ—t_v our_o first-love_n and_o that_o be_v wax_v cold_a and_o if_o we_o have_v abate_v in_o our_o former_a high_a prizing_n of_o the_o precious_a suffering_n and_o blood_n of_o our_o gracious_a redeemer_n and_o the_o love_n therein_o discover_v our_o work_n will_v also_o be_v defective_a as_o it_o be_v with_o these_o come_v we_o to_o the_o light_n joh._n 3._o 21._o 3._o in_o that_o he_o say_v remember_v and_o repent_v etc._n etc._n so_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o the_o way_n to_o do_v the_o first_o work_n be_v to_o remember_v christ_n work_n and_o to_o repent_v and_o turn_v to_o he_o again_o from_o who_o we_o have_v revolt_v and_o backsliden_a for_o as_o he_o have_v wrought_v all_o our_o work_n for_o we_o so_o it_o be_v he_o also_o that_o must_v work_v they_o in_o we_o isay_n 26._o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12_o 15._o they_o must_v needs_o be_v dead_a work_n imperfect_a unacceptable_a work_n unless_o such_o as_o have_v leave_v their_o first_o love_n remember_v how_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o hear_v
be_v strong_a he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o a_o mighty_a saviour_n he_o be_v who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o man_n especial_o of_o they_o that_o believe_v he_o be_v able_a to_o save_v to_o the_o uttermost_a all_o that_o come_v unto_o god_n by_o he_o and_o therefore_o fear_v we_o not_o to_o come_v unto_o and_o follow_v after_o and_o abide_v in_o he_o isay_n 41._o 4._o and_o ch_n 44._o 6._o with_o this_o place_n 2._o he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o the_o last_o which_o be_v dead_a and_o he_o only_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n by_o way_n of_o propitiation_n and_o as_o the_o public_a man_n he_o himself_z and_z and_o he_o only_o bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 24._o 1_o joh._n 4._o 10_o 14._o isay_n 63._o 3._o one_o die_v for_o all_o even_o for_o all_o that_o be_v dead_a and_o but_o one_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 15._o nor_o shall_v ever_o any_o other_o die_v on_o this_o account_n as_o never_o any_o before_o or_o beside_o he_o have_v do_v nor_o shall_v he_o be_v abase_v any_o more_o he_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a die_v no_o more_o death_n have_v no_o more_o dominion_n over_o he_o for_o in_o that_o he_o die_v he_o die_v unto_o sin_n once_o rom._n 6._o 9_o 10._o and_o therefore_o if_o his_o sacrifice_n be_v reject_v there_o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o a_o certain_a fearful_a look_v for_o of_o judgement_n and_o â—iery_a indignation_n which_o shall_v consume_v the_o adversary_n heb._n 10._o 26_o 29._o he_o be_v the_o last_o adam_n none_o other_o as_o the_o public_a man_n be_v to_o follow_v he_o to_o die_v suffer_v and_o satisfy_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o therefore_o take_v we_o heed_n of_o provoke_v he_o to_o leave_v mediate_a â—or_a we_o for_o how_o shall_v we_o escape_v if_o we_o neglect_v so_o great_a salvation_n 1_o cor._n 15_o 45._o exod._n 23._o 21._o ps_n 2._o 12._o heb._n 2._o 1_o 3._o and_o be_v alive_a he_n live_v and_o be_v dead_a and_o â—e_n be_v alive_a for_o evermore_o and_o of_o the_o truth_n hereof_o he_o give_v many_o infallible_a evidence_n he_o show_v himself_o alive_a after_o his_o passion_n by_o many_o infallible_a proof_n be_v see_v of_o his_o disciple_n forty_o day_n &_o speak_v of_o the_o thing_n pertain_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n act._n 1._o 3_o this_o be_v witness_v of_o he_o that_o he_o live_v heb._n 7._o 8._o even_o by_o the_o holy_a apostle_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n signify_v and_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o god_n of_o our_o father_n say_v he_o raise_v up_o jesus_n him_z have_v god_n exalt_v with_o his_o right_a hand_n a_o prince_n and_o saviour_n and_o we_o be_v his_o witness_n of_o these_o thing_n and_o so_o be_v also_o the_o holy_a ghost_n etc._n etc._n act_v 5._o 30_o 32._o and_o 25._o 19_o see_v note_n on_o ch_z 1._o v._n 18._o verse_n 9_o i_o know_v thy_o work_n and_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n but_o thou_o arâ—_n rich_a and_o i_o know_v the_o blasphemy_n of_o they_o who_o say_v they_o be_v jew_n and_o be_v not_o but_o be_v the_o synagogue_n of_o satan_n in_o this_o verse_n we_o have_v a_o account_v give_v we_o of_o what_o our_o lord_n know_v or_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o that_o both_o 1._o with_o respect_n to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n 2._o with_o respect_n to_o other_o 1._o as_o with_o respect_n to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n etc._n etc._n wherein_o consider_v in_o general_a he_o that_o be_v dead_a and_o be_v alive_a he_o know_v etc._n etc._n as_o he_o know_v god_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o god_n joh._n 10._o 15._o rev._n 5._o 1_o 12._o so_o he_o know_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o what_o be_v commendable_a or_o reprovable_a among_o his_o church_n â—say_n 11._o 1_o 3._o joh._n 2._o 24_o 25._o and_o ch_n 21._o 17._o act_n 1._o 24._o heb._n 4._o 13._o see_v the_o note_n on_o v._o 23._o of_o this_o chapter_n i_o know_v thy_o work_n i_o take_v notice_n of_o they_o see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o v._o 2._o and_o the_o work_n of_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n be_v such_o as_o be_v perfect_a before_o god_n hence_o we_o may_v again_o note_v as_o we_o have_v do_v before_o on_o v._o 2._o that_o though_o we_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o or_o know_v not_o of_o any_o good_a work_n any_o work_n of_o faith_n or_o labour_n of_o love_n yet_o christ_n observe_v and_o will_v not_o be_v unmindful_a 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o heb._n 6._o 9_o 10._o so_o he_o say_v to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n in_o thyatira_n i_o know_v thy_o work_n and_o charity_n and_o service_n and_o thy_o work_n v._o 19_o yea_o though_o those_o work_n be_v do_v in_o the_o great_a secrecy_n and_o keep_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o and_o though_o our_o own_o left-hand_a do_v not_o know_v what_o our_o right-hand_a do_v yet_o still_o they_o be_v manifest_a to_o he_o and_o mind_v by_o he_o even_o any_o work_n of_o piety_n or_o charity_n that_o be_v do_v by_o we_o he_o see_v in_o secret_a and_o himself_o will_v reward_v open_o so_o his_o eye_n be_v upon_o nathanael_n when_o he_o think_v none_o have_v take_v notice_n thereof_o nathanael_n say_v unto_o he_o whence_o know_v thou_o i_o jesus_n say_v unto_o him-when_a thou_o be_v under_o the_o figtree_n i_o see_v thou_o joh._n 1._o 47_o 51._o he_o observe_v his_o people_n exercise_v themselves_o to_o godliness_n when_o the_o generality_n of_o the_o profess_a church_n be_v so_o profane_a as_o to_o say_v it_o be_v vain_a to_o serve_v god_n and_o what_o profit_n be_v it_o that_o we_o have_v keep_v his_o ordinance_n then_o they_o that_o â—eared_v the_o lord_n speak_v often_o one_o to_o another_o and_o the_o lord_n hearken_v and_o hear_v and_o a_o book_n of_o remembrance_n be_v write_v before_o he_o for_o they_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o think_v on_o his_o name_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v i_o say_v the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n maâ—_n 3._o 14_o 18._o and_o when_o he_o shall_v sit_v on_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o glory_n he_o shall_v say_v to_o they_o on_o his_o right_n i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o give_v i_o meat_n i_o be_v thirsty_a and_o you_o give_v i_o drink_v i_o be_v a_o stranger_n and_o you_o take_v i_o in_o then_o shall_v the_o righteous_a answer_v he_o say_v lord_n when_o see_v we_o thou_o a_o hunger_a and_o feed_v thou_o or_o thirsty_a and_o give_v thou_o drink_v etc._n etc._n they_o speak_v as_o if_o they_o know_v not_o or_o take_v no_o notice_n of_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o yet_o he_o know_v it_o as_o appear_v by_o what_o follow_v the_o king_n shall_v answer_v and_o say_v unto_o they_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o inasmuch_o as_o you_o have_v do_v it_o unto_o one_o of_o the_o least_o of_o these_o my_o brethren_n you_o have_v do_v it_o unto_o i_o mat._n 25._o 31_o 34_o 40._o and_o ch_n 10._o 41_o 42._o the_o consideration_n whereof_o may_v both_o preserve_v we_o from_o charge_v our_o memory_n with_o what_o we_o do_v know_v it_o be_v have_v in_o remembrance_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n act_n 10._o 31._o and_o also_o preserve_v we_o from_o desire_n of_o vainglory_n or_o do_v what_o we_o do_v to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n in_o do_v which_o we_o shall_v have_v no_o reward_n of_o our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o it_o may_v engage_v we_o to_o do_v what_o we_o do_v in_o the_o great_a secrecy_n we_o may_v know_v he_o know_v and_o will_v see_v in_o secret_a and_o reward_n and_o recompense_v whatsoever_o work_n or_o labour_n of_o love_n be_v so_o show_v to_o his_o name_n in_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a mat._n 6._o 1_o 5_o 8._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o luke_n 14._o 14._o and_o when_o they_o die_v their_o work_n shall_v not_o die_v or_o be_v forget_v but_o they_o shall_v rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n shall_v follow_v with_o they_o rev._n 14._o 13._o heb._n 11._o 4._o and_o tribulation_n this_n be_v that_o also_o which_o our_o lord_n know_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o as_o with_o respect_n to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n and_o that_o which_o his_o disciple_n shall_v meet_v with_o and_o have_v in_o this_o world_n joh._n 16._o 33._o all_o that_o will_v live_v godly_a in_o christ_n jesus_n shall_v suffer_v persecution_n act_v 14._o 22._o 2_o thes_n 1._o 4._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 11_o 12._o see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o ch_z 1._o v._n 9_o yea_o though_o christ_n reprove_v not_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n for_o any_o thing_n nor_o find_v any_o fault_n with_o they_o yet_o there_o be_v some_o who_o do_v though_o unjust_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o and_o be_v instrument_n of_o affliction_n to_o they_o and_o make_v they_o sad_a who_o christ_n have_v not_o
to_o judge_v righteous_a judgement_n and_o not_o to_o think_v they_o be_v most_o or_o best_a belove_a of_o the_o lord_n to_o who_o he_o give_v most_o of_o the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o world_n 3._o to_o comfort_v they_o in_o this_o their_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n he_o say_v i_o know_v thy_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n even_o i_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o which_o expression_n be_v include_v and_o contain_v his_o whole_a abasement_n humiliation_n and_o suffering_n as_o have_v be_v say_v on_o ch_z 1._o 18._o as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v i_o have_v myself_o be_v a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o acquaint_v with_o grief_n isay_n 53._o 1_o 5._o i_o myself_o have_v suffer_v be_v tempt_v and_o have_v be_v in_o all_o point_v tempt_v like_o unto_o you_o yet_o without_o sin_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v be_v touch_v with_o the_o feel_n of_o your_o infirmity_n and_o be_o able_a to_o succour_v such_o as_o be_v temp_v and_o be_o a_o merciful_a and_o faithful_a highpriest_n heb._n 2._o 17_o 18._o and_o ch_n 3._o 1_o 2._o and_o 4_o 15_o 16._o and_o i_o have_v be_v poor_a also_o fox_n have_v hole_n and_o the_o bird_n of_o the_o air_n nest_n but_o the_o son_n of_o man_n have_v not_o whereon_o to_o lay_v his_o head_n mat._n 8._o 20._o so_o poor_a that_o he_o be_v minister_v unto_o by_o other_o mark_n 15._o 41._o i_o who_o be_v rich_a for_o your_o sake_n become_v poor_a 2_o cor._n 8._o 9_o i_o know_v your_o sorrow_n and_o know_v the_o heart_n of_o those_o that_o be_v in_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n for_o i_o also_o have_v be_v compass_v about_o with_o such_o affliction_n and_o exercise_n exod._n 3._o 7._o and_o ch_n 23._o 9_o in_o all_o your_o affliction_n i_o have_v be_v afflict_v and_o therefore_o i_o know_v how_o to_o pity_v you_o and_o to_o sympathize_v with_o you_o isay_n 63._o 9_o ps_n 103._o 13_o 15._o he_o know_v trouble_n and_o trial_n by_o experience_n as_o gen._n 30._o 27._o he_o be_v no_o stranger_n to_o these_o thing_n and_o can_v therefore_o be_v compassionate_a unto_o those_o who_o be_v in_o such_o a_o condition_n to_o the_o end_n than_o you_o may_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n seâ—_n before_o you_o look_v unto_o jesus_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n etc._n etc._n heb._n 12._o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o i_o be_o alive_a and_o so_o have_v overcome_v and_o abolish_v death_n so_o as_o there_o be_v no_o hurt_n therein_o nor_o in_o any_o tribulation_n or_o poverty_n which_o be_v order_v to_o you_o nothing_o now_o in_o they_o to_o separate_v you_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 2_o tim._n 1._o 9_o 10._o rom._n 8._o 34_o 39_o and_o i_o have_v all_o power_n give_v unto_o i_o both_o in_o heaven_n aâ—d_v in_o earth_n mat._n 28._o 18._o i_o be_o alive_a to_o comfort_v you_o in_o all_o your_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n which_o you_o endure_v 2_o cor._n 1._o 3_o 5._o to_o comfort_v all_o that_o mourn_v to_o appoint_v to_o they_o that_o mourn_v in_o zion_n to_o give_v unto_o they_o beauty_n for_o ash_n the_o oil_n of_o joy_n for_o mourning_n the_o garment_n of_o praise_n for_o the_o spirit_n of_o heaviness_n isay_n 61._o 1_o 3._o i_o be_o alive_a to_o protect_v you_o and_o preserve_v you_o in_o all_o your_o affliction_n &_o tribulation_n and_o to_o provide_v for_o you_o and_o dispense_v to_o you_o in_o all_o your_o poverty_n and_o necessity_n for_o the_o earth_n be_v i_o and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o gen._n 15._o 1._o 1_o cor._n 10._o 26_o 28._o and_o to_o deliver_v you_o out_o of_o all_o your_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n in_o due_a time_n i_o know_v how_o to_o deliver_v the_o godly_a out_o of_o temptation_n for_o i_o have_v the_o key_n of_o hell_n and_o death_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 9_o rev._n 1._o 18._o and_o to_o cause_v all_o to_o work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n and_o keep_v his_o commandment_n rom._n 8._o 28._o these_o thing_n he_o now_o propound_v to_o &_o set_v before_o they_o &_o thus_o he_o describe_v himself_o that_o they_o may_v consider_v he_o see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o ch_z 1._o five_o 17._o and_o 18._o but_o thou_o be_v rich_a those_o that_o be_v in_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n may_v be_v rich_a now_o rich_a even_o when_o they_o be_v in_o poverty_n and_o tribulation_n not_o only_o they_o shall_v be_v so_o hereafter_o but_o thou_o be_v rich_a rich_a in_o faith_n the_o poor_a of_o this_o world_n may_v be_v and_o heir_n of_o the_o kingdom_n which_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o jam._n 2._o 5._o they_o that_o be_v as_o have_v nothing_o may_v yet_o by_o faith_n be_v possess_v all_o thing_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 10._o they_o who_o with_o the_o heart_n believe_v in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v rich_a and_o enrich_v with_o that_o gold_n which_o be_v try_v in_o the_o fire_n rev._n 3._o 18._o they_o have_v receive_v christ_n and_o he_o be_v they_o and_o with_o he_o god_n give_v all_o thing_n also_o free_o rom._n 8._o 32._o thus_o these_o smyrnian_o be_v rich_a in_o faith_n they_o have_v in_o and_o with_o christ_n riches_n of_o mercy_n they_o be_v vessel_n of_o mercy_n who_o have_v receive_v the_o forgiveness_n of_o their_o sin_n through_o his_o name_n rom._n 9_o 23._o eph._n 1._o 7._o they_o have_v riches_n of_o righteousness_n prov._n 11._o 4._o riches_n of_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n prov._n 3._o 12_o 18._o and_o ch_n 8._o 9_o 10_o 17_o 20._o col._n 2._o 2_o 3._o the_o unsearchable_a riches_n of_o christ_n eph._n 3._o 8_o 9_o yea_o all_o thing_n be_v they_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 21_o 23._o what_o a_o encouragement_n be_v this_o to_o endure_v whatever_o be_v order_v to_o we_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v think_v that_o if_o we_o shall_v hearty_o â—leave_v to_o and_o follow_v after_o christ_n we_o shall_v certain_o be_v undo_v and_o bring_v to_o suffering_n and_o poverty_n here_o and_o therefore_o we_o be_v ready_a to_o be_v discourage_v from_o come_v after_o he_o well_o though_o it_o be_v so_o yet_o thou_o may_v and_o shall_v be_v rich_a with_o true_a riches_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o in_o follow_v he_o in_o the_o regeneration_n thou_o shall_v have_v he_o who_o have_v all_o and_o he_o will_v enrich_v thou_o with_o better_a riches_n than_o any_o of_o these_o uncertain_a one_o with_o a_o good_a and_o endure_a substance_n and_o the_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n hereof_o or_o this_o know_v and_o believe_v will_v cause_v thou_o to_o take_v joyful_o the_o spoil_n of_o thy_o good_n heb._n 10._o 32_o 34._o nay_o indeed_o affliction_n and_o poverty_n be_v they_o also_o rom._n 8._o 28._o tribulation_n and_o necessity_n for_o christ_n sake_n be_v and_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v great_a riches_n by_o faith_n moses_n esteem_v the_o reproach_n of_o or_o for_o christ_n great_a riches_n than_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o egypt_n heb._n 11._o 24_o 26._o our_o light_a affliction_n say_v the_o apostle_n which_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n work_v for_o we_o a_o far_o more_o exceed_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n 2_o cor._n 4._o 16_o 18._o hence_o our_o saviour_n say_v to_o his_o disciple_n bless_a be_v you_o poor_a for_o you_o be_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n bless_v be_v you_o that_o weep_v now_o for_o you_o shall_v laugh_v bless_a be_v you_o when_o man_n shall_v hate_v you_o and_o when_o they_o shall_v separate_v you_o and_o reproach_v you_o and_o cast_v out_o your_o name_n as_o evil_n for_o the_o son_n of_o man_n sake_n rejoice_v you_o in_o that_o day_n and_o leap_v for_o joy_n for_o behold_v your_o reward_n be_v great_a in_o heaven_n luke_n 6._o 20_o 23._o mark_n 10._o 28_o 29._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 12_o 15._o ps_n 56._o 8_o 9_o not_o only_o life_n be_v they_o but_o death_n and_o all_o affliction_n also_o 1_o cor._n 3._o 21_o 23._o and_o he_o will_v never_o leave_v they_o nor_o forsake_v they_o heb._n 13._o 5_o 6._o ps_n 84._o 10_o 12._o and_o hereafter_o they_o shall_v inherit_v all_o thing_n oh_o how_o may_v this_o strengthen_v we_o to_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n i_o know_v thy_o tribulation_n and_o poverty_n but_o thou_o be_v rich_a now_o in_o this_o day_n the_o cup_n the_o portion_n he_o give_v to_o his_o people_n be_v full_a of_o mixture_n they_o be_v now_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o compound_n condition_n as_o deceiver_n and_o yet_o true_a as_o unknown_a and_o yet_o know_v as_o die_v and_o behold_v they_o live_v as_o sorrowful_a yet_o always_o rejoice_v as_o poor_a yet_o make_v many_o rich_a as_o have_v nothing_o and_o yet_o possess_v all_o thing_n 2_o cor._n 6._o 8_o 10._o now_o quiver_n and_o tremble_v as_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o yet_o
which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o they_o that_o love_v he_o compare_v jam._n 1._o 12._o with_o ch_z 2._o 5._o that_o be_v to_o say_v hereby_o be_v mean_v eternal_a life_n in_o the_o glorious_a enjoyment_n thereof_o they_o shall_v reign_v in_o life_n to_o all_o eternity_n prov._n 4._o 7._o 8_o 9_o 2._o christ_n can_v and_o will_v give_v this_o crown_n of_o life_n to_o he_o that_o be_v faithful_a unto_o death_n he_o can_v do_v it_o for_o god_n have_v give_v we_o eternal_a life_n and_o this_o life_n be_v in_o his_o son_n 1_o joh._n 5._o 11._o the_o father_n have_v give_v all_o thing_n into_o his_o hand_n into_o his_o possession_n and_o dispose_n joh._n 3._o 35._o he_o ask_v life_n of_o he_o and_o he_o give_v it_o he_o even_o length_n of_o day_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o ps_n 21._o 3_o 4._o and_o he_o will_v assure_o do_v it_o for_o he_o delight_v to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o that_o every_o one_o that_o see_v the_o son_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v have_v everlasting_a life_n and_o he_o will_v raise_v he_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n ps_n 40._o 8_o with_o joh._n 6._o 40._o how_o may_v this_o engage_v we_o to_o faithfulness_n rom._n 2._o 6_o 7._o jam._n 1._o 12._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o verse_n 11._o he_o that_o have_v a_o ear_n let_v he_o hear_v what_o the_o spirit_n say_v unto_o the_o church_n see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o v._o 7._o he_o that_o overcome_v see_v note_n on_o v._o 7._o shall_v not_o be_v hurt_v of_o the_o second_o death_n we_o have_v speak_v to_o all_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o v._o in_o v._o 7._o foredirect_v to_o and_o shall_v only_o speak_v somewhat_o to_o this_o last_o clause_n which_o be_v affirm_v of_o every_o one_o that_o overcome_v low_a and_o high_a rich_a and_o poor_a wise_a and_o unwise_a together_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v hurt_v of_o the_o second_o death_n in_o which_o be_v intimate_v and_o signify_v to_o we_o 1._o that_o he_o may_v be_v hurt_v or_o injure_v of_o the_o first_o death_n i_o mean_v he_o may_v have_v his_o life_n take_v away_o injurious_o from_o he_o and_o so_o before_o that_o he_o may_v have_v his_o good_n take_v away_o and_o be_v spoil_v of_o they_o and_o he_o may_v be_v persecute_v both_o by_o reproachful_a word_n and_o also_o actual_o so_o and_o be_v chase_v from_o friend_n and_o habitation_n and_o be_v deprive_v of_o his_o liberty_n and_o cast_v into_o and_o keep_v in_o prison_n and_o be_v severe_o handle_v and_o cruel_o and_o despiteful_o use_v as_o we_o have_v see_v before_o on_o v._o 9_o 10._o which_o persecution_n the_o apostle_n call_v kill_v and_o death_n rom._n 8._o 35_o 36._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 30_o 31._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 10_o 12._o and_o ch_n 11._o 23._o in_o such_o respect_v they_o may_v be_v hurt_v as_o it_o be_v say_v rev._n 11._o 5._o if_o any_o man_n will_v hurt_v or_o injure_v they_o fire_n proceed_v out_o of_o their_o mouth_n and_o if_o any_o man_n will_v hurt_v or_o injure_v they_o he_o must_v in_o this_o manner_n be_v kill_v act_v 27._o 10._o ps_n 35._o 4_o 26._o so_o the_o prophet_n say_v they_o that_o seek_v my_o hurt_n speak_v mischievous_a thing_n and_o imagine_v deceit_n all_o the_o day_n long_o ps_n 38._o 12._o tribulation_n and_o affliction_n be_v hurtful_a to_o the_o outward_a man_n and_o very_o grievous_a even_a reproach_n be_v so_o ps_n 69._o 20._o and_o much_o rather_o to_o be_v imprison_v and_o spoil_v of_o the_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o natural_a life_n or_o to_o be_v torture_v or_o injurious_o condemn_v and_o put_v to_o death_n thus_o they_o may_v be_v hurt_v of_o the_o first_o death_n while_o they_o be_v in_o their_o warfare_n and_o even_o to_o the_o consummation_n or_o conclusion_n thereof_o obj._n 1_o if_o any_o one_o shall_v say_v it_o appear_v none_o can_v or_o will_v hurt_v they_o from_o that_o question_n of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v harm_v you_o if_o you_o be_v follower_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a 1_o pet._n 3._o 13._o ans_fw-fr i_o answer_v that_o do_v not_o suppose_v that_o none_o will_v harm_v they_o or_o vex_v they_o or_o evil_o entreat_v they_o but_o either_o 1._o who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v do_v it_o namely_o what_o or_o who_o be_v he_o as_o compare_v to_o the_o lord_n who_o eye_n be_v over_o they_o who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v employ_v himself_o in_o such_o a_o work_n v._o 12._o like_o that_o which_o the_o prophet_n speak_v in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v near_o that_o justifi_v i_o who_o will_v contend_v with_o i_o who_o be_v my_o adversary_n behold_v the_o lord_n god_n will_v help_v i_o who_o be_v he_o that_o shall_v condemn_v i_o isay_n 50._o 7_o 9_o which_o word_n imply_v not_o that_o christ_n have_v no_o adversary_n or_o none_o to_o contend_v with_o or_o condemn_v he_o but_o that_o they_o be_v inconsiderable_a and_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v take_v notice_n of_o in_o comparison_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n who_o justify_v and_o help_v he_o in_o such_o a_o like_a sense_n we_o may_v also_o understand_v that_o if_o god_n be_v for_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o rom._n 8._o 31_o 39_o or_o 2._o who_o be_v he_o that_o will_v harm_v you_o what_o manner_n of_o person_n be_v they_o none_o but_o vile_a person_n and_o such_o as_o have_v cause_n to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o their_o deed_n such_o as_o be_v unaccountable_a or_o can_v give_v no_o good_a account_n for_o what_o they_o do_v absurd_a unreasonable_a man_n 1_o pet._n 3._o 13_o 16._o 2_o thess_n 3._o 3_o in_o both_o these_o sense_n we_o may_v take_v it_o but_o not_o as_o if_o they_o may_v not_o harm_v they_o in_o the_o sense_n we_o be_v speak_v of_o they_o may_v evil_o entreat_v and_o injure_v they_o and_o so_o much_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n but_o and_o if_o you_o do_v suffer_v for_o righteousness_n sake_n happy_a be_v you_o and_o be_v not_o afraid_a of_o their_o terror_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 3._o 13_o 14._o and_o though_o god_n will_v bring_v good_a out_o of_o evil_a and_o cause_n all_o to_o work_v together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n etc._n etc._n rom._n 8._o 28._o yet_o still_o wickedness_n proceed_v from_o the_o wicked_a and_o that_o be_v no_o thank_n to_o their_o enemy_n that_o he_o cause_v the_o wrath_n of_o man_n to_o praise_v he_o nor_o do_v they_o mean_v so_o isay_n 10._o 5_o 7._o nor_o be_v this_o the_o way_n to_o effect_v it_o jam._n 1._o 19_o 20_o 21._o so_o that_o still_o it_o appear_v that_o now_o of_o the_o first_o death_n they_o may_v be_v injure_v or_o hurt_v in_o the_o sense_n that_o be_v before_o declare_v and_o as_o be_v intimate_v in_o these_o word_n 2._o but_o that_o which_o be_v here_o affirm_v be_v he_o shall_v not_o be_v hurt_v of_o the_o second_o death_n where_o let_v we_o inquire_v and_o consider_v for_o our_o usefulness_n what_o be_v this_o second_o death_n to_o which_o we_o may_v say_v more_o general_o 1._o it_o be_v call_v the_o second_o death_n with_o respect_n to_o man_n not_o to_o the_o devil_n and_o his_o angel_n for_o it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v at_o first_o prepare_v for_o they_o who_o keep_v not_o their_o first_o estate_n but_o leave_v their_o own_o habitation_n and_o unto_o which_o they_o be_v reserve_v in_o everlasting_a chain_n of_o darkness_n to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a day_n mat_n 25._o 41._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 4._o judas_n 6._o rev._n 20._o 10_o 14._o 2._o and_o therefore_o it_o appear_v the_o second_o death_n be_v not_o that_o which_o be_v threaten_v against_o man_n in_o case_n he_o eat_v of_o the_o forbid_a fruit_n indeed_o god_n say_v in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thereof_o in_o die_v thou_o shall_v die_v gen._n 2._o 17._o but_o this_o death_n christ_n have_v taste_v for_o every_o man_n heb._n 2._o 9_o and_o abolish_v it_o 2_o tim._n 1._o 10._o otherwise_o we_o must_v have_v perish_v in_o it_o for_o ever_o our_o spirit_n shall_v have_v be_v banish_v from_o the_o favour_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o our_o body_n turn_v to_o and_o remain_v in_o corruption_n there_o have_v be_v no_o resurrection_n of_o the_o dead_a 1_o cor._n 15._o 20_o 22._o but_o this_o death_n as_o be_v say_v christ_n have_v overcome_v and_o abolish_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v appoint_v to_o man_n once_o to_o die_v namely_o this_o first_o death_n as_o christ_n have_v take_v the_o sting_n out_o of_o it_o heb._n 9_o 27._o and_o in_o due_a time_n all_o shall_v be_v raise_v out_o of_o it_o and_o no_o man_n shall_v perish_v in_o it_o for_o ever_o and_o in_o due_a time_n also_o he_o will_v destroy_v it_o hos_fw-la 13._o
have_v a_o sharp_a sword_n with_o two_o edge_n be_v proper_a and_o powerful_a to_o strengthen_v we_o to_o harden_v our_o heart_n against_o the_o fear_n of_o man_n and_o to_o engage_v we_o to_o fear_v he_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n mighty_a in_o battle_n the_o lord_n be_v a_o man_n of_o war_n the_o lord_n be_v his_o name_n etc._n etc._n exod._n 15._o 1_o 2._o 3._o verse_n 14._o but_o i_o have_v a_o few_o thing_n against_o thou_o because_o thou_o have_v there_o they_o that_o hold_v or_o hold_v fast_o as_o v._o 13._o the_o doctrine_n of_o balaam_n who_o teach_v balac_n to_o cast_v a_o stumble_a block_n before_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n to_o eat_v thing_n sacrifice_v to_o idol_n and_o to_o commit_v fornication_n in_o this_o verse_n we_o may_v note_v in_o general_a these_o thing_n 1._o the_o exception_n or_o charge_v which_o christ_n draw_v up_o against_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n 2._o the_o reason_n or_o matter_n of_o the_o charge_n declare_v to_o we_o 1._o the_o exception_n or_o charge_n which_o be_v draw_v up_o against_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n yet_o i_o have_v a_o few_o thing_n against_o thou_o â—n_v which_o we_o may_v note_v 1_o in_o general_n that_o those_o that_o in_o the_o main_n may_v be_v approve_v of_o christ_n for_o hold_v fast_o his_o name_n yet_o there_o may_v be_v some_o thing_n amiss_o with_o they_o and_o blame-worthy_a in_o they_o thus_o it_o be_v here_o and_o in_o v._o 19_o 20._o see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o v._o 4._o let_v such_o as_o these_o then_o among_o we_o examine_v themselves_o lam._n 3._o 40._o and_o not_o judge_v they_o to_o be_v hate_v of_o christ_n or_o to_o be_v none_o of_o his_o peculiar_a one_o who_o have_v a_o few_o evil_n ecâ—l_n 7._o 20._o 2._o that_o such_o be_v christ_n love_n to_o he_o and_o hatred_n to_o iniquity_n heb._n 1._o 9_o that_o he_o observe_v and_o take_v notice_n of_o what_o be_v blame-worthy_a in_o those_o he_o approve_v and_o commend_v yea_o though_o there_o be_v but_o a_o few_o thing_n amiss_o with_o they_o or_o he_o have_v but_o a_o few_o thing_n against_o they_o yet_o he_o will_v not_o so_o wink_v or_o connive_v thereat_o as_o not_o to_o reprove_v and_o fault_n they_o for_o they_o in_o such_o like_a language_n he_o also_o speak_v unto_o and_o reprove_v thyaâ—ira_n notwithstanding_o i_o have_v a_o few_o thing_n against_o thou_o v._o 20._o ps_n 99_o 6_o 8._o with_o numb_a 20._o 10_o 12._o let_v the_o consideration_n hereof_o admonish_v those_o that_o be_v upright-hearted_n not_o to_o indulge_v themselves_o in_o any_o evil_n for_o the_o lord_n the_o holy_a one_o be_v of_o pure_a eye_n than_o to_o behold_v iniquity_n hab._n 1._o 13._o and_o it_o may_v instruct_v we_o to_o be_v imitater_n of_o christ_n herein_o when_o we_o have_v pluck_v the_o beam_n out_o of_o our_o own_o eye_n let_v we_o then_o pluck_v out_o the_o moâ—e_n out_o of_o our_o brother_n eye_n mat._n 7._o 3_o 5._o leu._n 19_o 17._o 3._o though_o person_n have_v be_v faithful_a to_o he_o in_o time_n &_o place_n of_o trial_n &_o temptation_n &_o but_o a_o few_o thing_n amiss_o with_o they_o when_o they_o have_v meet_v with_o temptation_n to_o be_v much_o worse_o yet_o though_o he_o take_v notice_n of_o their_o courage_n and_o faithfulness_n he_o will_v not_o so_o overlook_v their_o few_o evil_n as_o not_o to_o rebuke_v they_o for_o they_o v._o 19_o 20._o phil._n 1._o 29_o 30._o with_o ch_z 3._o 18_o 19_o he_o will_v have_v they_o to_o keep_v themselves_o pure_a in_o such_o time_n and_o place_n or_o else_o let_v they_o look_v for_o reproof_n from_o he_o 2_o cor._n 6._o 14_o 17._o and_o ch_n 7._o 1._o eph._n 5._o 8_o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12_o 16._o rev._n 3._o 20._o 4._o in_o that_o he_o say_v i_o have_v he_o few_o thing_n against_o thou_o we_o may_v understand_v by_o few_o some_o little_a thing_n or_o small_a thing_n for_o so_o what_o in_o one_o evangelist_n be_v he_o few_o thing_n be_v in_o another_o a_fw-la very_a little_a compare_v mat._n 25._o 21._o with_o luke_n 19_o 17._o and_o luke_n 16._o 10._o i_o say_v so_o take_v it_o we_o may_v learn_v from_o hence_o that_o though_o the_o evil_n these_o be_v guilty_a of_o be_v great_a in_o themselves_o yet_o he_o call_v they_o few_o or_o little_a that_o christ_n do_v so_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o time_n and_o place_n in_o which_o his_o people_n live_v and_o the_o temptation_n and_o provocation_n to_o evil_a they_o meet_v withal_o that_o though_o he_o do_v not_o whole_o connive_v at_o but_o faithful_o reprove_v they_o for_o what_o be_v amiss_o in_o they_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o so_o aggravate_v their_o evil_n as_o he_o do_v they_o that_o meet_v not_o with_o such_o provocation_n or_o be_v not_o in_o such_o temptation_n thus_o the_o sin_n of_o israel_n be_v gracious_o excuse_v or_o extenuate_v by_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o affliction_n they_o hearken_v not_o unto_o moâ—es_n for_o anguish_n of_o spirit_n and_o cruel_a bondage_n exod._n 6._o 9_o and_o our_o saviour_n though_o he_o reprove_v his_o three_o disciple_n and_o say_v what_o can_v you_o not_o watch_v with_o i_o one_o hour_n yet_o present_o add_v the_o spirit_n indeed_o be_v willing_a but_o the_o flesh_n be_v weak_a mat._n 26._o 40_o 41_o 42_o 43._o and_o on_o the_o other_o hand_n david_n iniquity_n be_v aggravate_v by_o the_o lord_n because_o he_o sin_v so_o altogegether_o causeless_o when_o god_n have_v every_o way_n plentiful_o and_o bountiful_o provide_v for_o he_o and_o dispense_v to_o he_o 2_o sam._n 12._o 1_o 10._o 2._o we_o have_v the_o reason_n or_o matter_n of_o the_o charge_n more_o particular_o declare_v to_o we_o and_o that_o be_v do_v 1._o more_o general_o because_o or_o that_o thou_o have_v there_o they_o that_o hold_v the_o doctrine_n of_o balaam_n 2._o we_o have_v his_o doctrine_n explicate_v to_o we_o who_o teach_v balaâ—_n to_o cast_v a_o stumbling-block_n before_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n etc._n etc._n 1._o more_o general_o the_o reason_n or_o matter_n of_o the_o charge_n be_v lay_v down_o because_o or_o that_o thou_o have_v there_o they_o that_o hold_v or_o hold_v fast_o the_o doctrine_n of_o balaam_n in_o which_o we_o may_v note_v for_o our_o usefulness_n and_o instruction_n 1._o that_o christ_n have_v a_o quarrel_n against_o such_o of_o his_o angel_n and_o church_n as_o have_v or_o suffer_v they_o that_o hold_v and_o teach_v false_a doctrine_n among_o they_o however_o otherwise_o approve_v they_o be_v though_o their_o practice_n be_v never_o so_o good_a and_o though_o they_o themselves_o hold_v fast_o his_o name_n as_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n do_v it_o be_v not_o say_v to_o this_o angel_n thou_o have_v or_o thou_o hold_v the_o doctrine_n of_o balaam_n no_o but_o thou_o have_v they_o that_o hold_v etc._n etc._n he_o be_v angry_a with_o they_o for_o this_o that_o they_o have_v such_o false_a and_o erroneous_a teacher_n among_o they_o such_o as_o be_v like_a to_o balaam_n who_o be_v in_o a_o error_n judas_n 11._o unto_o which_o his_o covetousness_n lead_v he_o 2_o pet._n 2._o 18._o christ_n will_v have_v his_o people_n go_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o those_o foolish_a one_o in_o who_o they_o perceive_v not_o the_o lip_n of_o knowledge_n prov._n 14._o 7._o and_o ch_n 19_o 27._o balaam_n doctrine_n be_v nowhere_o in_o scripture_n direct_o call_v a_o hereâ—y_n but_o a_o error_n judas_n 11._o and_o yet_o it_o be_v their_o evil_n to_o have_v such_o as_o be_v like_o he_o among_o they_o christ_n commend_v and_o approve_v the_o angel_n and_o church_n of_o ephesus_n that_o they_o can_v not_o bear_v such_o as_o be_v evil_a and_o have_v try_v they_o who_o say_v they_o be_v apostle_n and_o be_v not_o and_o find_v they_o liar_n see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o v._o 2._o and_o the_o apostle_n john_n give_v this_o in_o charge_n to_o the_o believer_n if_o there_o come_v any_o unto_o you_o and_o bring_v not_o this_o doctrine_n the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n receive_v he_o not_o into_o your_o house_n nor_o bid_v he_o god-speed_n for_o he_o that_o bid_v he_o god-speed_n be_v partaker_n of_o his_o evil_a deed_n 2_o joh._n 9_o 10_o 11._o and_o when_o there_o be_v gather_v together_o a_o innumerable_a multitude_n of_o people_n insomuch_o that_o they_o tread_v one_o upon_o another_o christ_n begin_v to_o say_v unto_o his_o disciple_n first_o of_o all_o beware_v of_o the_o leven_a of_o the_o pharisee_n to_o wit_n of_o their_o doctrine_n which_o be_v hypocrisy_n luke_n 12._o 1._o with_o mat._n 16._o 6_o 11_o 12._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 3_o 4_o 5._o oh_o then_o let_v we_o beware_v of_o dog_n beware_v of_o evil_a worker_n phil._n 3._o 1_o 2_o 3._o let_v we_o not_o be_v carry_v about_o with_o or_o entertain_v divers_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n nor_o show_v any_o
charity_n be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v to_o wit_n to_o anger_v or_o exasperate_v though_o it_o may_v be_v angry_a yet_o it_o be_v slow_a thereto_o it_o be_v not_o easy_o or_o ready_o provoke_v either_o upon_o a_o small_a or_o frivolous_a account_n or_o to_o exceed_v the_o bound_n of_o sobriety_n jam._n 1._o 18_o 20._o he_o that_o be_v soon_o angry_a deal_v foolish_o prov._n 14._o 17._o but_o the_o wisdom_n that_o be_v from_o above_o be_v first_o pure_a then_o peaceable_a gentle_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v entreat_v jam._n 3._o 17._o think_v no_o evil_a surmize_v no_o evil_a when_o it_o be_v provoke_v isay_n 42._o 17_o 20._o rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n not_o in_o speak_v or_o do_v any_o prov._n 8._o 7_o 8_o or_o not_o in_o the_o iniquity_n of_o other_o but_o it_o lead_v man_n to_o be_v grieve_v for_o the_o evil_n of_o other_o because_o they_o keep_v not_o the_o word_n of_o god_n ps_n 119._o 136_o 158._o jer._n 9_o 2._o and_o ch_n 4._o 18_o 19_o but_o rejoice_v in_o or_o with_o the_o truth_n it_o lead_v man_n to_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v the_o truth_n phil._n 3._o 1_o 3._o with_o joh._n 14._o 6._o and_o in_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n the_o gospel_n of_o our_o salvation_n eph._n 1._o 13._o and_o that_o other_o walk_v therein_o as_o the_o apostle_n john_n say_v i_o rejoice_v great_o when_o the_o brethren_n come_v and_o testify_v of_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o thou_o even_o as_o thou_o walk_v in_o the_o truth_n i_o have_v no_o great_a joy_n than_o to_o hear_v that_o my_o child_n walk_v in_o truth_n 2_o joh._n 3._o 4._o charity_n bear_v all_o thing_n all_o burden_n put_v upon_o it_o in_o seek_v another_o good_a bear_v the_o burden_n of_o other_o and_o therein_o fulfill'_v the_o law_n of_o christ_n gal._n 6._o 2._o it_o lead_v the_o strong_a to_o bear_v the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o weak_a and_o not_o to_o please_v themselves_o rom._n 15._o 1_o 3._o and_o it_o lead_v to_o cover_v all_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n so_o as_o may_v tend_v to_o the_o seek_v their_o good_a charity_n will_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o sin_n prov._n 10._o 12._o with_o 1_o pet._n 4._o 8._o it_o bear_v all_o thing_n so_o as_o it_o still_o rejoice_v not_o in_o iniquity_n but_o rejoice_v in_o or_o with_o the_o truth_n rev._n 2._o 2._o believe_v all_o thing_n which_v god_n have_v speak_v or_o testify_v act_v 24._o 14._o and_o all_o thing_n concern_v the_o good_a of_o another_o so_o as_o not_o rejoice_v in_o iniquity_n it_o lead_v man_n to_o take_v all_o in_o the_o best_a sense_n they_o can_v and_o to_o put_v the_o best_a construction_n on_o every_o thing_n hope_v all_o thing_n and_o so_o in_o meekness_n instruct_v they_o that_o oppose_v themselves_o if_o god_n at_o any_o â—iâ—e_n will_v give_v they_o repentance_n unto_o the_o acknowledge_v of_o the_o truth_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 25_o 26._o heb._n 6._o 4_o 9_o endure_v all_o thing_n all_o affliction_n and_o suffering_n it_o meet_v with_o in_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o other_o many_o water_n can_v quench_v love_n neither_o can_v the_o flood_n drown_v it_o cant._n 8._o 6_o 7_o 8._o charity_n never_o faâ—leth_v towards_o the_o proper_a object_n thereof_o so_o do_v not_o god_n charity_n when_o he_o can_v delight_v in_o we_o or_o be_v wel-pleased_n with_o we_o yet_o he_o be_v very_o pitiful_a and_o of_o tender_a mercy_n towards_o we_o and_o it_o be_v of_o the_o lord_n mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v even_o because_o his_o compassion_n fail_v not_o when_o his_o delight_n in_o we_o do_v for_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o cast_v off_o for_o ever_o while_o man_n be_v join_v to_o all_o the_o live_n but_o though_o he_o cause_n grief_n he_o will_v have_v compassion_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o mercy_n lam._n 3._o 22_o 31_o 32_o 33_o 39_o and_o it_o lead_v we_o also_o when_o brotherly-kindness_n fail_v to_o put_v on_o and_o have_v in_o usefulness_n charity_n which_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o perfectness_n col._n 3._o 10_o 12_o 13._o and_o by_o what_o have_v be_v say_v of_o charity_n we_o may_v be_v lead_v to_o see_v our_o great_a shortness_n in_o it_o and_z and_z want_n of_o it_o and_o to_o take_v shame_n unto_o ourselves_o and_o be_v provoke_v to_o follow_v after_o charity_n 1_o cor._n 14._o 1._o and_o to_o that_o end_n consider_v we_o the_o charity_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o be_v charity_n and_o have_v manifest_v himself_o so_o to_o be_v in_o send_v his_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n every_o one_o that_o love_v be_v bear_v of_o god_n and_o know_v god_n for_o god_n be_v charity_n 1_o joh._n 4._o 7_o 8_o 10_o 14_o 16_o 17._o and_o walk_v in_o charity_n be_v the_o most_o excellent_a way_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v instrument_n of_o profit_n and_o good_a to_o other_o for_o though_o we_o speak_v with_o the_o tongue_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n and_o have_v not_o charity_n we_o be_v sound_v brass_n and_o a_o tinkle_a cymbal_n and_o though_o we_o bestow_v all_o our_o good_n to_o feed_v the_o poor_a and_o though_o we_o give_v our_o body_n to_z be_v burn_v both_o which_o we_o may_v do_v and_o have_v no_o charity_n it_o profit_v we_o nothing_o 1_o cor._n 12._o 31_o with_o ch_z 13._o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o service_n or_o administration_n which_o be_v the_o fruit_n and_o effect_n of_o charity_n and_o the_o labour_n of_o love_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 4._o luke_n 6._o 35_o 36._o and_o this_o may_v betake_v more_o large_o for_o any_o service_n of_o love_n express_v or_o exercise_v towards_o other_o joh._n 13._o 1_o 3._o etc._n etc._n mat._n 20._o 26_o 28._o gal._n 5._o 13._o or_o more_o strict_o for_o administer_a to_o the_o necessity_n of_o other_o rom._n 15._o 31._o in_o which_o sense_n it_o be_v to_o be_v take_v in_o those_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o service_n not_o only_o supply_v the_o want_n of_o the_o saint_n but_o be_v abundant_a also_o by_o many_o thankesgivings_a unto_o god_n 2_o cor._n 9_o 1_o 12._o this_o service_n contain_v in_o it_o any_o service_n of_o love_n or_o charity_n towards_o man_n or_o brethren_n for_o unto_o all_o man_n we_o shall_v do_v good_a as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n but_o especial_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n gal._n 6._o 10._o 1_o thes_n 3._o 12_o 13._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 23_o 24._o and_o faith_n either_o the_o word_n of_o faith_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o do_v hold_v fast_o though_o there_o be_v corrupt_a teacher_n among_o they_o as_o it_o be_v say_v by_o way_n of_o commendation_n concern_v pergamos_n v._o 13._o of_o which_o faith_n christ_n be_v the_o lord_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n jam._n 2._o 1._o heb._n 12._o 2._o yet_o it_o be_v their_o faith_n also_o not_o in_o the_o former_a consideration_n but_o as_o they_o have_v embrace_v and_o own_v it_o and_o do_v still_o retain_v it_o 1_o joh._n 5._o 4_o 5._o their_o most_o holy_a faith_n which_o they_o receive_v in_o believe_v and_o do_v hold_v fast_o and_o hold_v forth_o before_o other_o also_o hab._n 2._o 4._o judas_n 20._o 21._o what_o the_o faith_n in_o this_o consideration_n be_v may_v be_v see_v before_o in_o the_o note_n on_o v._o 13._o of_o this_o chapter_n or_o thy_o faith_n even_o their_o hearty_a close_n with_o and_o believe_v the_o word_n of_o faith_n the_o gospel_n and_o so_o believe_v on_o christ_n who_o be_v therein_o preach_v and_o evident_o set_v forth_o before_o our_o eye_n their_o believe_v with_o the_o heart_n the_o thing_n report_v therein_o and_o walk_v thereby_o rom._n 1._o 16_o 17._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 7._o heb._n 10._o 38._o or_o thy_o faith_n thy_o fidelity_n and_o faithfulness_n their_o be_v and_o continue_v constant_a to_o christ_n notwithstanding_o the_o many_o trial_n and_o temptation_n they_o meet_v withal_o to_o turn_v they_o aside_o therefrom_o 2_o thes_n 3._o 3_o 4._o rom._n 3._o 3_o and_o thy_o patience_n see_v note_n on_o ch_n 1._o v._n 9_o and_o ch_n 2._o v._n 2_o 3._o and_o thy_o work_n and_o or_o even_o the_o last_o more_o than_o the_o first_o or_o and_o thy_o last_o work_n more_o than_o the_o first_o even_o their_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o labour_n of_o love_n these_o work_n of_o they_o do_v not_o decrease_v or_o decay_n but_o there_o be_v a_o increase_n in_o their_o work_n they_o do_v still_o abound_v in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o those_o good_a work_n to_o which_o they_o be_v create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v that_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o eph._n 2._o 10._o 1_o tim._n 5._o 10._o they_o do_v grow_v and_o become_v fruitful_a in_o good_a work_n so_o as_o their_o last_o be_v more_o than_o the_o first_o
of_o this_o world_n and_o how_o do_v she_o cry_v up_o herself_o to_o be_v the_o only_a true_a catholic_a church_n and_o how_o boast_v she_o of_o her_o unity_n succession_n number_n antiquity_n infallibility_n etc._n etc._n rev._n 17._o 3_o 5._o and_o ch_n 18._o 7_o 16._o 6._o and_o last_o this_o whorish_a church_n be_v here_o compare_v to_o jezabel_n of_o old_a and_o call_v jezabel_n to_o signify_v the_o miserable_a end_n and_o conclusion_n thereof_o so_o abide_v and_o continue_v as_o afterward_o follow_v 2_o king_n 9_o 32._o 35._o rev._n 2._o 21_o 23._o and_o sad_a and_o miserable_a will_v be_v the_o conclusion_n of_o mystery_n babylon_n her_o plague_n shall_v come_v in_o one_o hour_n death_n and_o mourning_n and_o famine_n and_o she_o shall_v be_v utter_o burn_v with_o fire_n for_o strong_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n who_o judge_v she_o rev._n 18._o 5_o 8_o 10_o 16._o 21._o and_o ch_n 19_o 1_o 2_o 3._o now_o in_o that_o this_o be_v the_o charge_n he_o draw_v up_o against_o this_o angel_n because_o thou_o suffer_v that_o woman_n jezabel_n so_o we_o may_v note_v from_o hence_o 1._o that_o it_o be_v a_o evil_a thing_n in_o christ_n angel_n and_o church_n to_o suffer_v false_a teacher_n to_o teach_v among_o they_o and_o their_o do_v so_o be_v very_o displease_v to_o he_o and_o dangerous_a to_o themselves_o 2_o joh._n 9_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 15._o 12._o 2_o cor._n 11._o 1_o 3_o 19_o 20._o see_v the_o note_n on_o ver_fw-la 14._o yea_o though_o his_o angel_n and_o church_n have_v not_o be_v corrupt_v or_o pollute_v by_o their_o instruction_n which_o cause_n to_o err_v from_o the_o word_n of_o knowledge_n yet_o he_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o people_n for_o suffer_v such_o among_o they_o as_o we_o have_v see_v before_o in_o ver_fw-la 13_o 14._o nay_o though_o this_o be_v the_o last_o branch_n of_o the_o commendation_n of_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n that_o their_o last_o work_n be_v more_o than_o their_o first_o yet_o he_o immediate_o subjoin_v thereto_o notwithstanding_o i_o have_v a_o few_o thing_n against_o thou_o because_o thou_o suffer_v that_o woman_n jezabel_n to_o teach_v etc._n etc._n some_o may_v say_v though_o we_o do_v give_v entertainment_n unto_o and_o suffer_v false_a teacher_n among_o we_o yet_o we_o still_o hold_v fast_o the_o form_n of_o sound_a word_n and_o abound_v in_o good_a work_n well_o though_o all_o this_o be_v true_a yet_o the_o same_o christ_n say_v of_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n he_o say_v it_o who_o perfect_o know_v all_o thing_n nevertheless_o all_o this_o he_o be_v angry_a with_o they_o and_o draw_v up_o this_o charge_n against_o they_o 2._o in_o that_o christ_n have_v before_o commend_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n for_o their_o charity_n and_o service_n or_o administration_n and_o now_o blame_v and_o reprove_v they_o for_o suffer_v this_o false_a prophetess_n among_o they_o so_o he_o plain_o signify_v to_o we_o and_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o it_o be_v no_o charity_n nor_o service_n of_o love_n to_o suffer_v false_a teacher_n nay_o it_o be_v opposite_a to_o love_v and_o the_o service_n thereof_o so_o to_o do_v it_o be_v hatred_n to_o they_o to_o suffer_v sin_n upon_o they_o and_o to_o strengthen_v they_o in_o their_o lie_n and_o error_n leu._n 19_o 17._o and_o it_o be_v hatred_n to_o ourselves_o though_o we_o be_v not_o ensnare_v by_o they_o for_o thereby_o we_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o evil_a deed_n 2_o joh._n 10._o 11._o and_o it_o be_v hatred_n unto_o other_o because_o by_o occasion_n of_o our_o suffer_v they_o they_o may_v entertain_v their_o evil_a doctrine_n and_o either_o be_v hinder_v from_o receive_v the_o gospel_n or_o be_v remove_v therefrom_o after_o they_o have_v give_v entertainment_n to_o it_o it_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o charity_n to_o forbid_v and_o hinder_v false_a teacher_n what_o we_o can_v lawful_o so_o much_o the_o apostle_n signify_v to_o we_o when_o he_o say_v to_o timothy_n i_o beseech_v thou_o to_o abide_v still_o in_o ephesus_n that_o thou_o may_v charge_v some_o that_o they_o teach_v no_o other_o doctrine_n to_o wit_n beside_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n to_o which_o he_o add_v by_o and_o by_o now_o the_o use_v of_o the_o charge_n be_v charity_n etc._n etc._n even_o charity_n towards_o they_o and_o other_o also_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 3_o 5._o oh_o say_v some_o and_o too_o many_o i_o can_v but_o be_v charitable_a towards_o they_o and_o think_v well_o of_o they_o though_o in_o some_o thing_n they_o descent_n from_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n alas_o thou_o mistake_v who_o so_o speak_v it_o be_v not_o charity_n however_o thou_o call_v it_o but_o hatred_n to_o they_o jer._n 23._o 15._o but_o it_o be_v a_o old_a trick_n of_o the_o devil_n be_v to_o call_v evil_a good_a and_o good_a evil_n that_o the_o evil_n may_v be_v embrace_v and_o the_o good_a reject_a and_o abhor_v by_o we_o 2._o christ_n give_v a_o more_o particular_a account_n of_o jezabel_n evil_a and_o therein_o intimate_o of_o his_o angel_n and_o church_n evil_a in_o permit_v and_o suffer_v she_o and_o this_o be_v propound_v to_o we_o 1._o by_o what_o she_o say_v of_o herself_o which_o call_v herself_o a_o prophetess_n this_o be_v the_o evil_a of_o jezabel_n and_o be_v so_o of_o other_o false_a teacher_n to_o profess_v themselves_o to_o be_v what_o they_o be_v not_o even_o true_a teacher_n or_o minister_n of_o christ_n if_o she_o be_v a_o prophetess_n she_o be_v a_o bad_a one_o and_o somewhat_o like_o the_o prophetess_n noadiâ—h_v that_o do_v what_o she_o can_v to_o hinder_v the_o build_n of_o jerusalem_n nehem._n 6._o 9_o 14._o she_o call_v herself_o a_o prophetess_n either_o so_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a sense_n and_o so_o prophesy_v signify_v predict_v or_o foretell_v future_a thing_n thus_o in_o former_a time_n many_o false_a prophet_n pretend_v to_o prophecy_n 1_o king_n 22._o 10_o 12._o jer._n 5._o 31._o and_o ch_n 14._o 13_o 14._o and_o ch_n 27._o 9_o and_o thus_o our_o saviour_n tell_v his_o disciple_n that_o there_o will_v arise_v false_a prophet_n and_o they_o will_v show_v great_a sign_n and_o wonder_n etc._n etc._n mat_n 24._o 11_o 24._o or_o rather_o more_o ordinary_o she_o call_v herself_o a_o prophetess_n that_o be_v a_o teacher_n of_o other_o and_o such_o a_o one_o as_o pretend_v to_o speak_v unto_o edification_n and_o exhortation_n and_o comfort_n see_v 1_o cor._n 14._o 1_o 3._o in_o this_o sense_n teacher_n answer_n to_o prophet_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 1._o and_o this_o it_o seem_v the_o word_n prophetess_n do_v here_o signify_v because_o of_o what_o follow_v viz._n to_o teach_v etc._n etc._n and_o how_o many_o false_a teacher_n both_o of_o the_o male_a and_o of_o the_o female_a sex_n be_v there_o in_o our_o day_n that_o call_v themselves_o christ_n minister_n who_o yet_o be_v lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n and_o delusion_n jer._n 23._o 21._o ezek._n 13._o 2_o 4._o see_v the_o note_n on_o verse_n 2._o need_n we_o have_v therefore_o to_o look_v to_o ourselves_o that_o we_o be_v not_o corrupt_v by_o they_o from_o the_o simplicity_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n they_o come_v in_o their_o own_o name_n and_o exalt_v themselves_o and_o man_n be_v more_o ready_a to_o give_v entertainment_n to_o they_o than_o unto_o those_o send_v by_o christ_n mat._n 7._o 15._o 1_o joh._n 4._o 1_o 6._o with_o 2_o joh._n 7._o 8._o joh._n 5._o 44._o 2_o cor._n 11._o 1_o 3_o 13_o 20_o 21._o 2._o we_o have_v a_o account_v give_v we_o of_o the_o evil_a work_n of_o this_o woman_n jezabel_n which_o be_v to_o teach_v and_o seduce_v my_o servant_n etc._n etc._n where_o consider_v we_o 1._o what_o her_o act_n her_o evil_a act_n be_v to_o teach_v and_o seduce_v to_o teach_v thing_n which_o she_o ought_v not_o to_o teach_v and_o which_o christ_n servant_n ought_v not_o to_o receive_v tit._n 1._o 11._o christ_n do_v not_o teach_v his_o servant_n to_o commit_v fornication_n nor_o will_v he_o have_v they_o to_o learn_v this_o lesson_n but_o this_o be_v the_o work_n of_o evil_a teacher_n of_o such_o as_o consent_v not_o to_o wholesome_a word_n the_o word_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v according_a to_o godliness_n 1_o tim._n 6._o 3_o 5._o he_o give_v they_o good_a counsel_n and_o wholesome_a instruction_n even_o to_o worship_n god_n in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n joh._n 4._o 22_o 24._o as_o he_o â—aith_o hear_v the_o instruction_n of_o a_o father_n for_o i_o give_v you_o good_a doctrine_n for_o sake_n you_o not_o my_o law_n prov._n 4._o 1_o 2._o he_o neither_o teach_v his_o servant_n any_o such_o evil_a lesson_n nor_o will_v have_v they_o receive_v it_o from_o any_o other_o but_o caution_n they_o there-against_a and_o say_v learn_v not_o the_o way_n of_o the_o heathen_a for_o the_o
thy_o demeanour_n joh._n 3._o 36._o and_o ch_n 5._o 24._o rom._n 8._o 1._o that_o his_o eye_n be_v delightful_o upon_o thou_o and_o his_o soul_n take_v pleasure_n in_o thou_o that_o thou_o dwell_v and_o remain_v in_o the_o peculiar_a love_n and_o special_a favour_n of_o god_n who_o favour_n be_v towards_o a_o wise_a servant_n but_o his_o wrath_n be_v against_o he_o that_o cause_v shame_n prov._n 14._o 35._o joh._n 14._o 21_o 24._o that_o thou_o live_v that_o thou_o have_v a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o dead_a as_o declare_v to_o thou_o in_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n concern_v christ_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 3._o that_o thou_o live_v by_o faith_n even_o by_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o love_v thou_o and_o give_v himself_o for_o thou_o gal._n 2._o 20._o hab._n 2._o 4._o that_o thou_o live_v by_o christ_n as_o he_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n that_o thou_o eat_v that_o live_a bread_n and_o feed_v thereon_o even_o on_o the_o flesh_n of_o christ_n that_o be_v give_v for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n who_o flesh_n be_v meat_n indeed_o and_o who_o blood_n be_v drink_v indeed_o joh._n 7._o 51._o 53_o 57_o 58._o and_o that_o thereby_o thou_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v and_o abound_a in_o hope_n through_o the_o power_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n rom._n 15._o 13._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 8._o that_o in_o eat_v of_o the_o flesh_n of_o the_o hind_n of_o the_o morning_n thy_o heart_n live_v christ_n dwell_v therein_o by_o faith_n ps_n 22._o 26._o with_o the_o title_n eph._n 3._o 17._o that_o christ_n live_v in_o thou_o gal._n 2._o 20._o and_o in_o thy_o spirit_n be_v live_a water_n out_o of_o which_o flow_v river_n of_o live_a water_n and_o from_o whence_o be_v issue_n of_o life_n issue_v forth_o praise_n of_o he_o longing_n desire_v after_o and_o prayer_n for_o more_o knowledge_n of_o he_o acquaintance_n with_o he_o faith_n in_o he_o more_o high_a prizing_n of_o he_o more_o servant_n affection_n to_o and_o welpleased_a delight_n in_o he_o joh._n 7._o 37_o 38._o prov._n 4._o 21._o cant._n 2._o 3_o 5._o that_o christ_n be_v thy_o life_n that_o live_a stone_n the_o foundation_n of_o thy_o faith_n confidence_n hope_v and_o expectation_n that_o he_o be_v thy_o consolation_n and_o not_o any_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o or_o any_o thing_n effect_v in_o thou_o or_o do_v by_o thou_o col._n 3._o 4._o rom._n 1._o 16_o 17._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 3_o 4_o 5._o luke_n 2._o 25._o and_o that_o thou_o have_v thy_o glory_v in_o his_o cross_n and_o thy_o rejoice_v always_o in_o he_o who_o die_v yea_o rather_o be_v rise_v again_o etc._n etc._n and_o have_v no_o confidence_n in_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 6._o 14._o phil._n 3._o 1_o 3._o 10._o and_o ch_n 4._o 4._o that_o thou_o live_v be_v quicken_v to_o new_a and_o live_a affection_n unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o god_n in_o he_o and_o love_v he_o because_o he_o love_v thou_o first_o that_o he_o be_v the_o he_o who_o thy_o soul_n love_v 1_o joh._n 4._o 14_o 16_o 17_o 19_o and_o to_o new_a and_o live_a affection_n to_o brethren_n so_o as_o thou_o love_v they_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n fervent_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 22._o yea_o that_o thou_o love_v desire_v and_o endeavoure_v the_o good_a of_o all_o man_n and_o that_o from_o the_o constrainâ—_n of_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n because_o thou_o judge_v that_o this_o one_o die_v for_o all_o and_o rose_n again_o and_o that_o god_n will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 15._o 20._o 1_o tim._n 2._o 1_o 8._o luke_n 6._o 27_o 35._o and_o that_o thou_o be_v lead_v by_o and_o walk_v in_o the_o spirit_n and_o so_o be_v preserve_v from_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n not_o only_o the_o more_o gross_a one_o but_o also_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o mind_n such_o as_o the_o wisdom_n righteousness_n goodness_n of_o the_o flesh_n praise_n of_o man_n desire_n of_o vainglory_n etc._n etc._n gal._n 5._o 16_o 22_o 26._o that_o thou_o be_v spiritual_o mind_v and_o lead_v by_o the_o spirit_n who_o always_o lead_v in_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o that_o to_o thou_o to_o live_v be_v christ_n and_o the_o end_n of_o thy_o conversation_n be_v that_o god_n in_o all_o thing_n may_v be_v glorify_v through_o jesus_n christ_n that_o his_o gospel_n may_v have_v free_a course_n and_o be_v receive_v and_o hearty_o believe_v by_o other_o phil._n 1._o 21._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 23._o and_o ch_n 10._o 33._o this_o be_v somewhat_o of_o the_o name_n that_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n now_o have_v of_o their_o renown_n that_o be_v go_v forth_o among_o the_o other_o church_n they_o be_v high_o esteem_v and_o well_o report_v of_o by_o other_o thou_o have_v a_o name_n that_o thou_o live_v but_o what_o be_v christ_n knowledge_n concern_v they_o and_o what_o account_n do_v he_o give_v of_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n general_o it_o follow_v i_o know_v thy_o work_n that_o thou_o have_v a_o name_n that_o thou_o live_v and_o be_v dead_a and_o this_o he_o know_v also_o by_o their_o work_n dead_a not_o so_o as_o to_o their_o body_n as_o we_o have_v say_v for_o they_o still_o live_v in_o that_o sense_n and_o converse_v among_o man_n whereas_o those_o that_o be_v natural_o dead_a know_v not_o any_o thing_n eccles_n 9_o 5._o nor_o be_v the_o truth_n send_v or_o preach_v to_o they_o isay_n 38._o 18._o but_o they_o be_v dead_a while_o they_o live_v 1_o tim._n 5._o 6._o dead_a not_o with_o christ_n not_o crucify_v with_o he_o as_o gal._n 2._o 20._o not_o dead_a to_o the_o rudiment_n and_o element_n of_o this_o present_a world_n col._n 2._o 12_o 20._o or_o to_o the_o law_n by_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n rom._n 7._o 4._o or_o to_o sin_n rom._n 6._o 7_o or_o conform_v to_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n in_o suffer_v shame_n reproach_n and_o persecution_n for_o his_o sake_n phil._n 3._o 10._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 11._o we_o be_v not_o to_o understand_v the_o word_n dead_a in_o any_o of_o these_o sense_n for_o this_o death_n be_v a_o efficacy_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n know_v and_o believe_v and_o so_o not_o reprovable_a but_o commendable_a but_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n be_v reprove_v and_o blame-worthy_a for_o be_v dead_a as_o plain_o appear_v in_o this_o epistle_n which_o be_v send_v unto_o they_o in_o what_o follow_v nor_o yet_o dead_a in_o a_o outward_a open_a and_o visible_a consideration_n spiritual_o that_o be_v they_o be_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o gross_a lust_n and_o requiring_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o not_o open_o walk_v in_o they_o they_o be_v not_o like_o the_o prodigal_n who_o waste_v his_o substance_n with_o riotous_a live_n of_o who_o his_o father_n say_v this_o my_o son_n be_v dead_a luke_n 15._o 13_o 24_o 32._o nor_o like_o the_o ephesian_n of_o who_o the_o apostle_n say_v and_o you_o who_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n wherein_o also_o you_o walk_v according_a to_o the_o course_n of_o this_o world_n according_a to_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n etc._n etc._n eph._n 2._o 1_o 2._o that_o be_v i_o mean_v they_o do_v not_o open_o work_v the_o will_n of_o the_o gentile_n walk_v in_o lasciviousness_n lust_n excess_n of_o wine_n revel_n banquet_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 4._o 3._o for_o such_o a_o open_o vile_a conversation_n will_v have_v be_v altogether_o inconsistent_a with_o and_o have_v take_v away_o their_o name_n among_o the_o church_n but_o they_o be_v more_o inward_o dead_a and_o yet_o they_o be_v dead_a not_o total_o and_o absolute_o but_o comparative_o and_o in_o a_o great_a measure_n so_o as_o to_o the_o live_n and_o lively_a usefulness_n of_o what_o they_o have_v know_v and_o believe_v and_o the_o power_n and_o preciousness_n whereof_o they_o have_v discern_v prove_v taste_v and_o experiment_v therefore_o in_o v._o 2._o it_o be_v thus_o express_v the_o thing_n which_o remain_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v and_o so_o thou_o be_v dead_a to_o wit_n in_o general_a thou_o be_v in_o a_o piteous_a condition_n in_o a_o miserable_a way_n at_o present_a so_o we_o have_v show_v before_o that_o death_n include_v and_o contain_v in_o it_o many_o time_n when_o it_o be_v mention_v alone_o all_o misery_n and_o unhappiness_n and_o so_o certain_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n be_v in_o the_o highway_n to_o destruction_n and_o will_v bring_v that_o on_o themselves_o if_o christ_n counsel_n be_v not_o seasonable_o receive_v and_o obey_v by_o they_o v._o 2_o 3._o and_o so_o he_o as_o it_o be_v say_v to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n as_o he_o do_v to_o that_o of_o laodicea_n thou_o be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a v._o 17._o more_o particular_o
thou_o be_v dead_a thou_o be_v wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o understanding_n and_o so_o thou_o be_v and_o remain_v among_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o dead_a prov._n 21._o 16._o thou_o have_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n lose_v that_o live_a and_o useful_a knowledge_n that_o good_a understanding_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o cross_n and_o the_o love_n of_o god_n therein_o commend_v which_o sometime_o thou_o have_v and_o blindness_n be_v happen_v to_o thou_o in_o part_n and_o in_o a_o great_a measure_n also_o they_o be_v become_v blind_a 2_o pet_n 1._o 9_o and_o have_v not_o such_o knowledge_n of_o god_n as_o former_o they_o have_v have_v which_o be_v a_o shame_n for_o they_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 34._o thou_o be_v dead_a under_o condemnation_n by_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n â—hâ—_n wisdom_n and_o ducture_n thereof_o thou_o be_v carnally-minded_n savour_v thy_o own_o thing_n thy_o own_o name_n praise_n esteem_v work_v of_o righteousness_n and_o to_o be_v carnally-minded_n be_v death_n rom._n 8._o 1_o 6._o thou_o have_v be_v live_v after_o the_o flesh_n however_o after_o the_o refine_a and_o more_o goodly_a and_o beautiful_a part_n thereof_o the_o desire_n of_o the_o mind_n after_o thy_o own_o wisdom_n good-doing_n reputation_n vainglory_n and_o so_o be_v become_v dead_a rom._n 8._o 13._o gal._n 5._o 24_o 26._o and_o so_o thou_o be_v fall_v under_o the_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n of_o god_n jam._n 4._o 4_o 6._o who_o wrath_n be_v as_o messenger_n of_o death_n to_o thou_o prov._n 16._o 14._o there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o they_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n rom._n 8._o 1._o but_o thou_o be_v not_o walk_v in_o and_o after_o the_o spirit_n but_o after_o the_o flesh_n and_o so_o be_v under_o reproof_n and_o condemnation_n gal._n 5._o 24_o 25._o rev._n 3._o 2_o 3._o thou_o be_v dead_a tho_o thou_o appear_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n yet_o indeed_o thou_o be_v fall_v under_o the_o law_n under_o the_o power_n and_o dominion_n thereof_o and_o so_o thy_o conscience_n be_v defile_v and_o pollut_v with_o dead_a and_o unprofitable_a work_n heb._n 6._o 1._o and_o ch_n 9_o 14._o thou_o have_v forget_v and_o let_v slip_v what_o thou_o do_v receive_v and_o hear_v at_o first_o and_o which_o be_v so_o precious_a pleasant_a and_o satisfy_v to_o thou_o how_o that_o christ_n die_v for_o our_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n and_o be_v bury_v and_o that_o he_o rise_v again_o the_o three_o day_n according_a to_o the_o scripture_n five_o 3._o with_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 1_o 4._o and_o how_o hereby_o he_o have_v finish_v the_o transgression_n and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o sin_n and_o be_v make_v reconciliation_n for_o iniquity_n and_o have_v bring_v in_o everlasting_a righteousness_n dan_o 9_o 24._o yea_o that_o in_o he_o all_o thing_n be_v actual_o prepare_v and_o make_v ready_a before_o thou_o be_v invite_v to_o come_v to_o he_o luke_n 14._o 17._o and_o all_o thing_n pertain_v to_o life_n and_o godliness_n to_o be_v receive_v through_o the_o knowledge_n and_o faith_n of_o he_o 2_o pet._n 1._o 3._o and_o therefore_o instead_o of_o believe_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v justify_v sanctify_a conform_v to_o he_o and_o so_o make_v meet_v for_o the_o inheritance_n gal._n 1._o 15_o 16._o act_n 26._o 18._o thou_o be_v seek_v to_o attain_v righteousness_n by_o thy_o wisdom_n or_o as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n rom._n 9_o 31_o 32_o and_o 10._o 1_o 4._o and_o art_n under_o the_o law_n in_o thy_o mind_n and_o conscience_n which_o be_v the_o ministration_n of_o death_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 7._o gal._n 5._o 18._o and_o can_v not_o otherwise_o look_v up_o to_o god_n joy_n in_o he_o or_o approach_v with_o boldness_n to_o he_o but_o according_a to_o thy_o own_o law-service_n thy_o work_n and_o righteousness_n though_o thou_o do_v receive_v the_o spirit_n by_o the_o hear_n of_o â—aith_n and_o not_o by_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n yet_o now_o thou_o be_v become_v so_o foolish_a have_v begin_v in_o the_o spirit_n thou_o will_v be_v make_v perfect_a by_o the_o flesh_n gal._n 3._o 1_o 5_o 12._o thou_o be_v seek_v the_o life_n and_o live_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n isay_n 57_o 10_o 12._o and_o have_v forget_v the_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o preciousness_n thereof_o and_o love_v therein_o commend_v v._o 3._o thou_o be_v entangle_v with_o the_o yoke_n of_o bondage_n and_o be_v seek_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o the_o law_n and_o christ_n be_v in_o too_o great_a a_o measure_n become_v of_o none_o effect_v to_o thou_o gal._n 5._o 1_o 4._o thou_o do_v not_o now_o wait_v through_o the_o spirit_n for_o the_o hope_n of_o righteousness_n by_o faith_n thou_o have_v not_o now_o such_o rejoice_v in_o christ_n such_o taste_n of_o his_o graciousness_n such_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o confident_a dependence_n upon_o he_o and_o god_n in_o and_o through_o he_o as_o when_o thou_o do_v keep_v in_o memory_n the_o word_n of_o the_o begin_n of_o christ_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 1_o 2._o gal_n 4._o 15._o thou_o be_v dead_a have_v no_o live_a affection_n to_o he_o as_o former_o nor_o zeal_n for_o he_o and_o for_o glorify_v he_o unto_o other_o nor_o readiness_n and_o resolution_n to_o suffer_v shame_n and_o persecution_n for_o his_o sake_n and_o for_o the_o gospel_n nor_o such_o love_n unto_o man_n and_o brethren_n and_o though_o thou_o have_v work_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o perfect_a before_o god_n not_o the_o work_n of_o faith_n but_o rather_o the_o work_n of_o the_o law_n jam._n 2._o 14_o 26._o 1_o cor._n 13._o 3._o now_o here_o we_o may_v note_v 1._o that_o they_o that_o have_v a_o name_n that_o they_o live_v they_o that_o have_v a_o same_o and_o report_n among_o other_o and_o who_o renown_n be_v go_v forth_o for_o their_o beauty_n knowledge_n faith_n zeal_n virtue_n etc._n etc._n may_v yet_o be_v dead_a and_o wither_a and_o be_v far_o off_o from_o be_v such_o manner_n of_o person_n as_o other_o report_v they_o to_o be_v not_o only_o may_v they_o be_v great_o mistake_v who_o commend_v themselves_o and_o think_v themselves_o to_o be_v something_o when_o they_o be_v nothing_o gal._n 6._o 3._o as_o be_v laodicea_n which_o say_v i_o be_o rich_a and_o increase_v with_o good_n and_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o and_o mean_a time_n be_v wretched_a and_o miserable_a and_o poor_a and_o blind_a and_o naked_a and_o know_v it_o not_o v._o 17._o 2_o cor._n 10._o 18._o but_o they_o may_v be_v dead_a and_o wither_a and_o their_o moisture_n â—urned_v into_o the_o draught_n of_o summer_n of_o who_o other_o speak_v high_o and_o honourable_o luke_n 6._o 26._o and_o ch_n 16._o 15._o matt._n 23._o and_o ch_n 6._o 2._o yea_o they_o that_o have_v a_o name_n among_o the_o church_n that_o they_o live_v such_o as_o be_v very_o renown_v among_o they_o and_o â—amous_a in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o numb_a 16._o 2._o may_v yet_o be_v dead_a they_o the_o church_n and_o angel_n thereof_o may_v be_v mistake_v and_o deceive_v in_o those_o they_o think_v and_o speak_v so_o high_o and_o honourable_o of_o and_o therefore_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o small_a thing_n with_o we_o to_o be_v judge_v of_o man_n or_o of_o man_n day_n in_o general_n so_o it_o shall_v be_v in_o particular_a a_o small_a thing_n with_o we_o to_o be_v justify_v praise_v and_o commend_v of_o other_o of_o our_o brethren_n of_o our_o teacher_n for_o the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n be_v not_o on_o they_o and_o they_o may_v be_v mistake_v but_o let_v every_o one_o of_o we_o prove_v our_o own_o work_n and_o then_o shall_v we_o have_v our_o rejoice_v in_o ourselves_o alone_o and_o not_o in_o another_o or_o in_o other_o not_o in_o their_o good_a thought_n esteem_v or_o commendation_n of_o we_o 1_o cor._n 4._o 4._o gal._n 6._o 3_o 4._o and_o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o though_o we_o have_v a_o good_a report_n of_o all_o man_n unless_o we_o have_v it_o of_o the_o truth_n also_o of_o christ_n in_o his_o gospel_n 3_o joh._n 12._o for_o 3._o such_o as_o these_o who_o be_v high_o approve_v and_o commend_v by_o other_o and_o by_o the_o angel_n and_o church_n also_o may_v yet_o be_v disapprove_v of_o and_o reprove_v and_o threaten_v by_o christ_n that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n may_v be_v a_o abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n luke_n 16._o 15._o christ_n have_v the_o seven_o spirit_n of_o god_n and_o he_o be_v thereby_o quick_a of_o understanding_n isay_n 11._o 1_o 3._o he_o see_v not_o as_o a_o man_n see_v for_o man_n look_v on_o the_o outward_a appearance_n but_o he_o look_v on_o the_o heart_n â—nd_v so_o may_v refuse_v who_o
sluggishness_n and_o that_o be_v the_o way_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v recover_v out_o of_o the_o snare_n of_o satan_n and_o may_v again_o be_v enliven_v and_o quicken_v and_o stand_v before_o he_o and_o live_v in_o his_o sight_n 2_o tim._n 2._o 26._o eph._n 5._o 13_o 14._o prov._n 20._o 13._o and_o ch_n 6._o 9_o 2._o be_v watchful_a namely_o keep_v wake_v when_o thou_o have_v once_o awake_v give_v no_o long_o nor_o again_o sleep_v to_o thy_o eye_n nor_o slumber_n to_o thy_o eyelid_n but_o watch_n and_o pray_v always_o luke_n 21._o 36._o so_o the_o office_n of_o a_o watchman_n or_o his_o exercise_n be_v or_o shall_v be_v to_o be_v always_o and_o continual_o wake_v and_o watchful_a ps_n 127._o 1._o isay_n 21._o 6_o 8._o and_o the_o watch_v here_o intimate_o counsel_v unto_o be_v especial_o and_o principal_o the_o exercise_n of_o the_o mind_n or_o spirit_n though_o yet_o it_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a to_o shake_v off_o drowsiness_n from_o the_o body_n when_o opportunity_n be_v afford_v and_o may_v be_v enjoy_v for_o have_v fellowship_n in_o the_o gospel_n of_o christ_n yet_o i_o say_v it_o be_v especial_o a_o earnestness_n and_o intention_n of_o spirit_n in_o which_o a_o man_n do_v with_o diligence_n and_o circumspection_n set_v himself_o to_o observe_v any_o matter_n or_o business_n or_o wait_v upon_o his_o employment_n or_o for_o any_o man_n or_o matter_n as_o it_o be_v say_v of_o the_o watchman_n he_o hearken_v diligent_o with_o much_o heed_n isay_n 21._o 6_o 7._o and_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v of_o himself_o i_o will_v stand_v â—pon_o my_o watch_n and_o set_v i_o upon_o the_o tower_n and_o will_v watch_v to_o see_v what_o he_o will_v saâ—_n unto_o i_o etc._n etc._n habak_v 2._o 1._o luke_n 21._o 34_o 37._o and_o so_o be_v watchful_a to_o remember_v and_o mind_n what_o thou_o do_v at_o first_o receive_v and_o entertain_v as_o he_o say_v present_o remember_v how_o thou_o have_v receive_v and_o hear_v see_v the_o note_n on_o v._o 3._o harken_v what_o god_n the_o lord_n be_v therein_o speak_v to_o thou_o what_o love_n he_o be_v therein_o discover_v to_o thou_o what_o instruction_n or_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n he_o be_v seal_v home_o upon_o thou_o ps_n 85._o 8._o habak_v 2._o 1_o 4._o watch_n daily_o at_o wisdom_n gate_n and_o wait_v at_o the_o post_n of_o her_o door_n that_o you_o may_v find_v wisdom_n even_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n and_o so_o find_v life_n to_o revive_v and_o quicken_v you_o and_o may_v obtain_v favour_n of_o the_o lord_n prov._n 8._o 34._o 35._o with_o ps_n 103._o 6._o and_o watch_v unto_o prayer_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 7._o continue_v in_o prayer_n and_o watch_v thereunto_o with_o all_o perseverance_n col._n 4._o 2_o 3._o luke_n 21._o 36._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o watch_v against_o evil_n and_o enemy_n be_v sober_a be_v vigilant_a because_o the_o devil_n your_o adversary_n as_o a_o roar_a lion_n go_v about_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 1_o pet._n 5._o 8._o mat_n 26._o 41._o neh._n 4._o 7_o 9_o and_o especial_o watch_v against_o that_o evil_n which_o have_v bring_v you_o into_o this_o sad_a and_o miserable_a condition_n and_o watch_v we_o over_o ourselves_o and_o brethren_n heb._n 12._o 15_o and_o ch_n 13._o 17._o yea_o and_o for_o the_o good_a of_o all_o and_o that_o whereunto_o we_o shall_v watch_v be_v the_o vision_n of_o all_o hab._n 2._o 1_o 4._o with_o isay_n 29._o 11._o the_o testimony_n of_o jesus_n thereto_o watch_v for_o instruction_n and_o reproof_n for_o wisdom_n strength_n etc._n etc._n and_o this_o lead_v we_o to_o the_o next_o thing_n counsel_v unto_o viz._n and_o strengthen_v the_o thing_n that_o remain_v which_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v some_o thus_o read_v the_o word_n strengthen_v the_o rest_n which_o remain_v that_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v as_o apply_v it_o to_o person_n but_o if_o they_o intend_v by_v the_o rest_n those_o speak_v of_o in_o v._o 4._o they_o great_o mistake_v and_o of_o a_o three_o company_n we_o read_v not_o in_o this_o church_n but_o we_o shall_v speak_v to_o the_o word_n as_o we_o read_v they_o strengthen_v or_o establish_v the_o thing_n which_o remain_v that_o be_v ready_a to_o die_v there_o may_v be_v some_o good_a thing_n remain_v in_o they_o that_o be_v even_o dead_a v._o 1._o the_o person_n may_v be_v dead_a as_o to_o their_o usefulness_n of_o they_o and_o fruitfulness_n in_o they_o and_o yet_o still_o in_o some_o sort_n the_o root_n of_o the_o matter_n may_v be_v in_o they_o as_o job_n 19_o 28._o man_n may_v still_o retain_v some_o right_a and_o true_a notion_n and_o have_v the_o truth_n in_o a_o notional_a understanding_n though_o they_o imprison_v it_o in_o unrighteousness_n and_o suffer_v it_o not_o to_o work_v effectual_o in_o they_o rom._n 1._o 18._o they_o may_v believe_v the_o first_o and_o great_a thing_n of_o god_n law_n and_o yet_o believe_v in_o vain_a and_o not_o to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 2._o with_o heb._n 10._o 39_o the_o love_n of_o god_n may_v be_v in_o they_o in_o some_o sense_n and_o yet_o it_o may_v be_v so_o weaken_v and_o unfruitful_a as_o that_o may_v be_v say_v how_o dwell_v the_o love_n of_o god_n in_o they_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 17._o it_o may_v be_v in_o word_n and_o in_o tongue_n not_o in_o deed_n and_o in_o truth_n 1_o joh._n 3._o 18._o and_o christ_n that_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruise_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n or_o dimly-burning_a week_n acknowledge_v that_o there_o be_v some_o good_a thing_n remain_v still_o in_o these_o though_o they_o be_v so_o weak_a they_o be_v even_o ready_a to_o die_v and_o extinguish_v isay_n 42._o 3._o and_o these_o christ_n do_v here_o counsel_v they_o strengthen_v or_o establish_v even_o their_o weak_a faith_n love_n hope_v etc._n etc._n though_o even_o dead_a jam._n 2._o 17_o 26._o and_o so_o the_o gift_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o spirit_n which_o they_o have_v receive_v and_o be_v wrought_v in_o they_o to_o cherish_v and_o nourish_v these_o thing_n that_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o they_o by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o so_o stir_v up_o and_o kindle_v again_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o they_o and_o so_o revive_v they_o as_o 2_o tim._n 1._o 6._o as_o a_o man_n by_o stir_v the_o fire_n or_o blow_v it_o when_o it_o be_v almost_o out_o do_v thereby_o kindle_v it_o anew_o quicken_v and_o strengthen_v it_o but_o do_v not_o the_o psalmist_n thus_o cry_v to_o god_n strengthen_v o_o god_n that_o which_o thou_o have_v wrought_v for_o we_o or_o in_o we_o when_o it_o be_v weak_a or_o weaken_v ps_n 68_o 28._o and_o do_v not_o the_o apostle_n pray_v that_o god_n will_v strengthen_v they_o with_o might_n by_o his_o spirit_n in_o the_o inward_a man_n eph._n 3._o 16_o 17._o how_o then_o do_v he_o here_o say_v to_o these_o strengthen_v the_o thing_n that_o remain_v to_o this_o we_o may_v say_v yes_o very_o all_o thing_n appertain_v to_o the_o save_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v of_o god_n but_o yet_o still_o somewhat_o be_v require_v of_o we_o as_o he_o be_v prevent_v and_o enable_v we_o with_o his_o grace_n it_o be_v god_n say_v the_o apostle_n that_o work_v in_o you_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n but_o be_v there_o nothing_o therefore_o require_v of_o they_o yes_o very_o for_o so_o it_o follow_v do_v all_o thing_n without_o murmur_a and_o dispute_v phil._n 2._o 12_o 15._o it_o be_v the_o work_n of_o god_n to_o establish_v the_o believer_n and_o yet_o also_o they_o be_v exhort_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o god_n gâ—ace_n which_o bring_v salvation_n to_o establish_v their_o heart_n 2_o thes_n 2._o 17._o with_o jam._n 5._o 8._o and_o this_o be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o general_a here_o that_o we_o may_v strengthen_v the_o thing_n that_o remain_v to_o be_v watchful_a and_o wait_v upon_o he_o for_o they_o that_o wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n shall_v renew_v strength_n they_o shall_v mount_v up_o with_o wing_n as_o eagle_n isay_n 40._o 31._o in_o wait_v upon_o he_o he_o will_v strengthen_v their_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v strengthen_v the_o die_a thing_n ps_n 27._o 14._o and_o particular_o he_o direct_v they_o how_o to_o strengthen_v they_o in_o v._o 3._o 2._o we_o have_v in_o the_o next_o place_n to_o speak_v unto_o the_o reason_n lay_v down_o by_o our_o saviour_n to_o engage_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n to_o receive_v the_o counsel_n in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n for_o i_o have_v not_o find_v thy_o work_n perfect_a before_o god_n in_o which_o we_o may_v note_v for_o our_o usefulness_n 1._o that_o christ_n do_v take_v notice_n of_o and_o search_v into_o all_o man_n work_n and_o especial_o into_o the_o work_n of_o his_o
his_o grace_n the_o word_n of_o exhortation_n etc._n etc._n and_o here_o he_o call_v it_o the_o word_n of_o my_o patience_n divers_a title_n and_o name_n be_v give_v to_o it_o and_o several_a and_o various_a instruction_n be_v signify_v to_o we_o thereby_o but_o still_o it_o be_v christ_n word_n his_o gospel_n they_o hold_v fast_o and_o keep_v and_o not_o the_o doctrine_n of_o devil_n or_o man_n divers_a and_o strange_a doctrine_n for_o to_o the_o keep_v his_o word_n only_o such_o blessedness_n as_o here_o be_v assure_v as_o our_o saviour_n say_v very_o very_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o if_o a_o man_n keep_v my_o say_n he_o shall_v never_o see_v death_n joh._n 8._o 51._o he_o that_o keep_v the_o law_n the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n happy_a be_v he_o prov._n 19_o 16._o and_o 29._o 18._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 24_o 27._o 2_o joh._n 9_o 2._o why_o be_v the_o gospel_n call_v here_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n patience_n and_o to_o that_o we_o may_v say_v it_o be_v so_o call_v 1._o because_o in_o this_o word_n of_o he_o be_v declare_v to_o we_o the_o great_a and_o wonderful_a patience_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o endure_v all_o and_o all_o manner_n of_o affliction_n for_o our_o sake_n that_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v back_o again_o to_o god_n to_o that_o end_n great_o and_o wonderful_o be_v he_o abase_v for_o we_o and_o for_o our_o sake_n and_o good_a though_o he_o be_v in_o the_o form_n of_o god_n and_o think_v it_o no_o robberry_n to_o be_v equal_a with_o god_n yet_o he_o take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o be_v here_o in_o a_o poor_a and_o mean_a condition_n luke_n 9_o 58._o ps_n 40._o 17._o so_o as_o other_o do_v minister_n unto_o he_o of_o their_o substance_n mat._n 27._o 55._o luke_n 8._o 2_o 3._o and_o be_v persecute_v all_o along_o from_o his_o enter_v into_o his_o ministration_n unto_o the_o time_n of_o his_o death_n before_o his_o hour_n be_v come_v when_o he_o first_o come_v to_o nazareth_n to_o preach_v the_o gospel_n they_o that_o hear_v he_o be_v fill_v with_o wrath_n and_o lead_v he_o to_o the_o brow_n of_o the_o hill_n that_o they_o may_v cast_v he_o down_o headlong_o luke_n 4._o 16_o 29._o and_o when_o he_o have_v cure_v a_o man_n on_o the_o sabbath-day_n they_o do_v persecute_v and_o seek_v to_o slay_v he_o joh._n 5._o 16_o 18._o and_o at_o many_o other_o time_n joh._n 7._o 30_o 32._o and_o chap._n 8._o 37_o 40_o 59_o and_o chap._n 10._o 39_o and_o chap._n 11._o 53._o etc._n etc._n and_o what_o reproach_n and_o reproachful_a word_n fall_v upon_o he_o and_o be_v cast_v out_o against_o he_o they_o say_v he_o be_v a_o samaritan_n and_o have_v a_o devil_n call_v he_o beelzebub_n deceiver_n accuse_v he_o for_o blasphemy_n against_o god_n and_o for_o pervert_v the_o nation_n and_o be_v a_o enemy_n to_o caesar_n and_o when_o his_o hour_n be_v come_v and_o he_o be_v betray_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o sinful_a man_n how_o they_o deal_v with_o he_o be_v record_v in_o and_o by_o the_o evangelist_n and_o apostle_n and_o he_o endure_v great_a thing_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o father_n he_o be_v torment_v for_o our_o transgression_n bruise_v for_o our_o iniquity_n it_o please_v the_o lord_n to_o bruise_v he_o he_o do_v put_v he_o to_o grief_n he_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o our_o sin_n isay_n 53._o 5_o 10._o he_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o deliver_v he_o up_o for_o we_o all_o rom._n 8._o 32._o he_o do_v forsake_v he_o and_o give_v unto_o he_o a_o bitter_a cup_n to_o drink_v ps_n 22._o 1_o 2._o joh._n 18._o 11._o and_o yet_o in_o all_o he_o be_v patient_a he_o do_v patient_o continue_v in_o well-doing_n and_o do_v always_o those_o thing_n that_o please_v his_o father_n joh._n 4._o 33_o 34._o and_o 8._o 28_o 29._o and_o ch_n 9_o 3_o 4._o though_o satan_n and_o his_o instrument_n thrust_v sore_o at_o he_o that_o he_o may_v fall_v and_o to_o move_v he_o from_o his_o father_n way_n yet_o he_o be_v not_o rebellious_a neither_o turn_v away_o back_o but_o go_v on_o glorify_v his_o father_n on_o earth_n and_o finish_v the_o work_n which_o the_o father_n give_v he_o to_o do_v isay_n 50._o 4_o 8._o joh._n 17._o 4._o he_o do_v not_o fail_v neither_o be_v he_o discourage_v by_o all_o he_o meet_v with_o isay_n 42._o 1_o 3_o 4._o and_o he_o be_v patient_a in_o endure_a affliction_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o man_n he_o do_v not_o fret_v against_o those_o who_o be_v instrument_n of_o evil_a to_o he_o nor_o be_v he_o impatient_a towards_o they_o but_o endure_v great_a contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o heb._n 12._o 3._o though_o he_o be_v so_o great_a and_o come_v to_o seek_v their_o good_a and_o so_o powerful_a yet_o when_o he_o be_v revile_v he_o revile_v not_o again_o when_o he_o suffer_v he_o threaten_v not_o 1_o pet._n 2._o 21_o 23._o though_o he_o be_v oppress_v and_o afflict_a yet_o he_o open_v not_o his_o mouth_n he_o be_v bring_v as_o a_o lamb_n to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o as_o a_o sheep_n before_o her_o shearer_n be_v dumb_a so_o he_o open_v not_o his_o mouth_n isay_n 53._o 7._o but_o give_v his_o back_n to_o the_o smiter_n and_o his_o cheek_n to_o they_o that_o pluck_v off_o the_o hair_n isay_n 50._o 5_o 6._o he_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a in_o heart_n mat._n 11._o 29._o when_o he_o be_v condemn_v and_o kill_v he_o do_v not_o resist_v luke_n 9_o 53_o 56._o jam._n 5._o 6._o yea_o he_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o they_o who_o seek_v his_o hurt_n and_o pray_v for_o they_o for_o his_o love_n they_o be_v his_o adversary_n but_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o prayer_n ps_n 109._o 4_o 5._o when_o he_o be_v crucify_v and_o hang_v between_o two_o malefactor_n than_o say_v jesus_n father_n forgive_v they_o for_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o do_v luke_n 23._o 34._o and_o he_o be_v patient_a under_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o father_n he_o endure_v the_o cross_n and_o drink_v off_o cheerful_o that_o cup_n which_o his_o father_n give_v he_o to_o drink_v heb._n 12._o 1_o 2._o joh._n 18._o 11._o when_o he_o cry_v out_o and_o roar_v by_o reason_n of_o the_o weight_n of_o the_o judgement_n of_o this_o world_n which_o be_v inflict_v on_o he_o yet_o than_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o father_n righteousness_n and_o purity_n and_o say_v but_o thou_o be_v holy_a o_o thou_o that_o inhabite_v the_o praise_n of_o israel_n ps_n 22._o 1_o 3._o and_o under_o all_o his_o affliction_n and_o wonderful_a sorrow_n he_o wait_v patient_o for_o god_n salvation_n as_o the_o prophet_n signify_v speak_v of_o he_o and_o in_o his_o person_n and_o say_v i_o wait_v patient_o for_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v incline_v his_o ear_n and_o hear_v i_o ps_n 40._o 1_o 3._o and_o still_o wait_v as_o it_o be_v with_o much_o patience_n for_o the_o glorious_a administration_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o will_v do_v so_o until_o all_o his_o enemy_n shall_v complete_o and_o visible_o be_v make_v his_o footstool_n he_o tarry_v and_o await_v his_o father_n time_n for_o this_o ps_n 110._o 10_o 11._o heb._n 10._o 12._o rev._n 11._o 15_o 17._o 2._o the_o gospel_n be_v also_o call_v the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n because_o it_o do_v declare_v he_o and_o his_o father_n present_a patience_n and_o long-suffering_a in_o the_o daily_a administration_n of_o his_o government_n and_o that_o towards_o sinful_a and_o rebellious_a one_o which_o proceed_v from_o his_o charity_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 4._o on_o such_o he_o wait_v that_o he_o may_v be_v gracious_a to_o they_o isay_n 30._o 8_o 18._o he_o be_v long_o suffer_v to_o we_o ward_n not_o willing_a that_o any_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o all_o shall_v come_v to_o repentance_n 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o he_o give_v â—â—zabel_n that_o false_a prophetess_n space_n to_o repent_v of_o her_o fornication_n see_v the_o note_n on_o ch_z 2._o v._n 21._o and_o though_o laodicea_n be_v become_v lukewarm_a and_o he_o therefore_o threaten_v to_o spew_v she_o out_o of_o his_o mouth_n yet_o he_o say_v behold_v i_o stand_v at_o the_o door_n and_o knock_n rev._n 3._o 20._o and_o when_o god_n be_v even_o provoke_v to_o cut_v man_n off_o and_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o his_o vineyard_n for_o their_o barrenness_n and_o unfruitfulness_n he_o mediate_v for_o further_a spare_v and_o procure_v more_o long-suffering_a for_o they_o luke_n 13._o 6_o 7._o isay_n 42_o 1_o 2_o 19_o 20._o yea_o through_o he_o be_v vouchsafe_v riches_n of_o goodness_n forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a to_o impenitent_a one_o to_o lead_v they_o to_o repentance_n rom._n 2._o 4_o 5._o with_o 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o 15._o and_o towards_o his_o people_n in_o a_o peculiar_a consideration_n he_o be_v meek_a and_o lowly_a
in_o heart_n mat._n 11._o 28_o 29._o oh_o how_o many_o evil_n of_o they_o do_v he_o through_o his_o love_n overlook_v and_o pass_v by_o who_o be_v so_o blind_a as_o this_o servant_n of_o god_n or_o deaf_a as_o the_o messinger_n who_o â—e_n â—ath_v send_v isay_n 42._o 2_o 3_o 19_o 20._o prov._n 10._o 12._o with_o 1_o cor._n 13._o 4._o and_o they_o be_v instruct_v and_o exhort_v to_o account_v that_o the_o long-suffering_a of_o our_o lord_n exercise_v towards_o they_o also_o be_v salvation_n to_o wit_n that_o theyâ—_n may_v so_o receive_v and_o retain_v the_o love_n of_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v thereby_o from_o their_o sin_n and_o vanity_n and_o so_o be_v save_v from_o wrath_n the_o wrath_n to_o come_v through_o he_o 2_o pet._n 3._o 15._o with_o 2_o thes_n 2._o 10._o and_o 1_o thes_n 1._o 10._o and_o with_o what_o patience_n be_v he_o instruct_v they_o though_o they_o be_v dull_a of_o hear_v and_o unteachable_a untractable_a one_o and_o do_v not_o present_o leave_v they_o nor_o be_v weary_a of_o well-doing_n towards_o they_o and_o through_o he_o god_n his_o father_n be_v a_o god_n of_o patience_n towards_o unworthy_a one_o rom._n 3._o 25._o and_o ch_n 15._o 5._o 3._o it_o be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o his_o patience_n because_o it_o effect_v suchlike_a patience_n in_o they_o in_o that_o receive_v it_o to_o purpose_n as_o be_v find_v in_o he_o even_o the_o patience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n see_v note_n on_o ch_z 1._o v._n 9_o it_o effect_n in_o they_o a_o patient_a continuance_n in_o well_o do_v rom._n 2._o 7._o luke_n 8._o 15._o continue_v in_o the_o faith_n ground_v and_o settle_v and_o not_o be_v move_v from_o the_o hope_n of_o the_o gospel_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 58._o col._n 1._o 22_o 23._o and_o in_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n gal._n 6._o 9_o and_o seek_v the_o good_a of_o other_o 2_o tim._n 2._o 23_o 25._o and_o to_o that_o end_n be_v patient_a towards_o all_o man_n 1_o thes_n 5._o 14_o 15._o and_o also_o it_o effect_n in_o they_o patience_n in_o endure_a affliction_n even_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n which_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v they_o to_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n set_v before_o they_o heb._n 12._o 1._o in_o patience_n possess_v their_o soul_n whatever_o trial_n or_o affliction_n they_o meet_v withal_o not_o be_v move_v thereby_o to_o take_v offence_n at_o christ_n or_o at_o his_o gospel_n not_o fret_v against_o they_o who_o be_v instrument_n of_o evil_a to_o they_o luke_n 21._o 19_o ps_n 37._o 1_o 7_o 8._o and_o patience_n in_o wait_v for_o his_o salvation_n jam._n 5._o 7._o and_o this_o gospel_n be_v effect_v this_o patience_n in_o the_o hearty_a believer_n thereof_o 1._o by_o set_v before_o they_o the_o great_a endure_n and_o suffering_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o patience_n therein_o hence_o it_o be_v call_v the_o patience_n of_o jesus_n as_o be_v before_o say_v rev._n 1._o 9_o so_o the_o apostle_n when_o he_o exhort_v the_o believer_n to_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n set_v before_o they_o instruct_v they_o to_o this_o end_n to_o look_v unto_o jesus_n who_o for_o the_o joy_n set_v before_o he_o endure_v the_o cross_n despise_v the_o shame_n etc._n etc._n to_o consider_v he_o who_o endure_v such_o contradiction_n of_o sinner_n against_o himself_o lest_o they_o shall_v be_v weary_v and_o faint_a in_o their_o mind_n heb._n 12._o 1_o 3._o and_o the_o apostle_n james_n also_o direct_v to_o his_o patience_n in_o suffering_n that_o the_o believer_n may_v imitate_v he_o say_v you_o have_v condemn_v and_o kill_v the_o â—ust_z and_o he_o do_v not_o resist_v you_o be_v patient_a therefore_o brethren_n unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n jam._n 5._o 6_o 7._o if_o we_o do_v well_o and_o suffer_v for_o it_o and_o take_v it_o patient_o this_o be_v acceptable_a with_o god_n for_o even_o hereunto_o we_o be_v call_v because_o christ_n also_o suffer_v for_o we_o leave_v we_o a_o example_n that_o we_o shall_v follow_v his_o step_n 1_o pet._n 2._o 20_o 21_o 22._o 2._o by_o show_v to_o we_o and_o direct_v we_o into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n manifest_v in_o send_v his_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n this_o way_n be_v the_o gospel_n effect_v patience_n in_o we_o have_v access_n into_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n also_o know_v that_o tribulation_n work_v patience_n because_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v shed_v abroad_o in_o our_o â—_z by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n for_o while_o we_o be_v yet_o without_o strength_n in_o due_a time_n christ_n die_v for_o the_o ungodly_a rom._n 5._o 2_o 5_o 6._o hence_o the_o apostle_n thus_o pray_v the_o lord_n direct_v your_o heart_n into_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o into_o the_o patience_n of_o christ_n 2_o thes_n 3._o 5._o and_o this_o love_n this_o first_o love_n of_o god_n know_v and_o believe_v frame_v the_o heart_n to_o the_o love_n to_o the_o perfect_a and_o sincere_a love_n of_o god_n which_o cast_v out_o of_o we_o all_o fear_n which_o have_v torment_n help_v we_o to_o judge_v and_o be_v persuade_v god_n intend_v our_o good_a in_o all_o he_o be_v order_v and_o so_o frame_v we_o to_o and_o beget_v patience_n in_o we_o 1_o joh._n 4._o 16_o 19_o with_o 1_o tim._n 6._o 11._o and_o his_o love_n effect_n charity_n in_o we_o towards_o man_n and_o brethren_n and_o so_o lead_v we_o to_o be_v patient_a towards_o all_o hence_o the_o apostle_n say_v to_o timothy_n thou_o have_v know_v my_o charity_n patience_n etc._n etc._n 2_o tim._n 3._o 10._o tit._n 2._o 2._o 3._o and_o this_o word_n be_v effect_v patience_n in_o we_o and_o do_v operate_v and_o effect_v it_o in_o the_o hearty_a believer_n thereof_o by_o propound_v and_o set_v before_o we_o the_o bless_a hope_n and_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n tit._n 2._o 10_o 13._o hence_o it_o be_v call_v the_o patience_n of_o hope_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n 1_o thes_n 1._o 3._o and_o if_o we_o hope_v for_o that_o we_o see_v not_o then_o do_v we_o with_o patience_n tarry_v foâ—_n iâ—_n rom._n 8._o 24_o 25._o to_o this_o purpose_n the_o apostle_n james_n speak_v be_v patient_a brethren_n unto_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n behold_v the_o husbandman_n wait_v for_o the_o precious_a fruit_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o have_v long_a patience_n for_o it_o until_o he_o receive_v the_o early_a and_o latter_a rain_n be_v you_o also_o patient_a for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o lord_n draw_v nigh_o jam._n 5._o 7_o 8._o ps_n 37._o 7_o 11._o 2_o pet._n 1._o 4_o â—_o be_v we_o more_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o patient_a in_o tribulation_n rom._n 5._o 1_o 3._o and_o ch_n 12._o 12._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 14_o 18._o this_o be_v that_o word_n of_o christ_n patience_n which_o they_o have_v keep_v and_o for_o the_o keep_n whereof_o christ_n commend_v they_o and_o set_v such_o encouragement_n before_o they_o 2._o we_o have_v a_o gracious_a promise_n and_o bless_a encouragement_n propound_v and_o make_v to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n i_o also_o will_v keep_v thou_o from_o the_o houâ—_n of_o temptation_n which_o shall_v come_v upon_o all_o the_o world_n to_o try_v they_o that_o dwell_v upon_o the_o earth_n wherein_o let_v we_o a_o little_a inquire_v and_o consider_v 1._o from_o what_o he_o promise_v to_o keep_v they_o from_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n 2._o the_o extent_n of_o this_o hour_n which_o shall_v come_v upon_o all_o the_o world_n 3._o the_o end_n of_o its_o come_n to_o try_v they_o that_o dwell_v upon_o the_o earth_n 1._o from_o what_o he_o promise_v to_o keep_v they_o from_o the_o hour_n of_o temptation_n now_o this_o hour_n of_o temptation_n may_v either_o signify_v 1._o a_o time_n of_o great_a tribulation_n and_o persecution_n for_o the_o gospel_n sake_n which_o be_v ere_o long_o to_o ensue_v under_o the_o roman_a emperor_n so_o whereas_o in_o one_o evangelist_n it_o be_v say_v when_o tribulation_n or_o persecution_n arise_v because_o of_o the_o word_n by_o and_o by_o they_o be_v offend_v it_o be_v thus_o render_v by_o another_o in_o time_n of_o temptation_n they_o fall_v away_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o a_o time_n of_o persecution_n for_o the_o gospel_n be_v a_o time_n of_o temptation_n compare_v mat._n 13._o 21._o with_o luke_n 8._o 13._o so_o such_o a_o time_n be_v call_v a_o fiery_a trial_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 12._o and_o trial_n of_o cruel_a mock_n and_o scourge_n heb._n 11._o 36._o and_o the_o apostle_n paul_n speak_v of_o the_o affliction_n he_o endure_v from_o the_o jew_n call_v they_o temptation_n act_n 20._o 19_o and_o our_o lord_n make_v use_v of_o this_o word_n when_o he_o speak_v of_o all_o the_o
the_o soul_n can_v be_v good_a prov._n 19_o 2._o hence_o he_o instruct_v we_o to_o cry_v after_o knowledge_n and_o to_o lift_v up_o our_o voice_n for_o understanding_n prov._n 2._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 6._o and_o call_v upon_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o look_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v save_v isay_n 45._o 22._o and_o ch_n 65._o 1_o 2._o thus_o i_o have_v brief_o put_v down_o somewhat_o of_o that_o which_o be_v more_o full_o large_o and_o distinct_o speak_v unto_o on_o this_o v._o 18._o in_o the_o treatise_n call_v needful_a counsel_n and_o desire_v that_o may_v be_v more_o mind_v and_o diligent_o consider_v by_o they_o that_o have_v it_o in_o their_o hand_n verse_n 19_o as_o many_o as_o i_o love_v i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v be_v zealous_a therefore_o and_o repent_v this_o be_v that_o which_o the_o amen_o the_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n add_v after_o he_o have_v fault_v threaten_v and_o give_v wholesome_a and_o needful_a counsel_n to_o this_o angel_n and_o church_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o cast_v off_o for_o ever_o but_o though_o he_o cause_n grief_n yet_o he_o will_v have_v compassion_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o mercy_n for_o he_o do_v not_o afflict_v willing_o or_o from_o his_o heart_n nor_o grieve_v the_o child_n of_o man_n lam._n 3._o 31_o 33._o though_o for_o their_o iniquity_n he_o be_v wroth_a and_o smite_v they_o he_o hide_v himself_o and_o be_v wroth_a and_o they_o go_v on_o froward_o in_o the_o way_n of_o their_o heart_n yet_o though_o he_o see_v their_o way_n he_o heal_v and_o restore_v comfort_n unto_o they_o isay_n 57_o 16_o 18._o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o these_o that_o they_o may_v not_o faint_v in_o their_o sigh_v and_o say_v there_o be_v no_o hope_n he_o have_v forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a therefore_o to_o preserve_v or_o deliver_v they_o from_o suchlike_a thought_n or_o conclusion_n he_o acquaint_v they_o with_o the_o graciousness_n of_o his_o heart_n towards_o they_o and_o show_v his_o loathness_n with_o their_o destruction_n and_o that_o it_o be_v in_o love_n to_o their_o soul_n he_o have_v be_v so_o chide_v and_o chasten_v they_o even_o as_o he_o say_v to_o his_o people_n in_o former_a time_n in_o one_o place_n i_o will_v cast_v they_o out_o of_o my_o house_n i_o will_v love_v no_o more_o in_o another_o and_o afterward_o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o they_o how_o shall_v i_o give_v thou_o up_o ephraim_n how_o shall_v i_o deliver_v thou_o israel_n how_o shall_v i_o make_v thou_o as_o admah_n my_o heart_n be_v turn_v within_o i_o my_o repenting_n be_v kindle_v together_o etc._n etc._n hos_fw-la 9_o 15._o and_o ch_n 11._o 4_o 8_o 9_o see_v also_o jer._n 31._o 18_o 19_o 20._o so_o he_o now_o acquaint_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n that_o it_o be_v his_o love_n to_o they_o that_o lead_v he_o to_o be_v reprove_v they_o for_o their_o evil_n and_o threaten_v to_o cast_v they_o out_o of_o his_o mouth_n and_o that_o he_o have_v a_o gracious_a end_n towards_o they_o herein_o and_o that_o we_o may_v know_v and_o consider_v that_o in_o love_n and_o faithfulness_n he_o convince_v we_o of_o and_o rebuke_n we_o for_o our_o folly_n and_o wander_n now_o in_o this_o verse_n we_o have_v to_o consider_v 1._o a_o assertion_n or_o affirmation_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n as_o many_o as_o i_o love_v i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v 2._o good_a and_o wholesome_a counsel_n and_o exhortation_n give_v unto_o they_o from_o the_o former_a be_v zealous_a therefore_o and_o repent_v 1._o a_o assertion_n or_o affirmation_n of_o the_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n wherein_o consider_v we_o 1._o the_o subject_n concern_v who_o he_o speak_v as_o many_o as_o i_o love_v who_o be_v they_o 1._o general_o all_o mankind_n with_o a_o love_n of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n and_o this_o he_o have_v undeniably-manifested_n in_o his_o great_a abasement_n and_o suffering_n for_o they_o herein_o perceive_v we_o the_o love_n of_o god_n because_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o we_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v and_o be_v for_o ever_o herein_o commend_v and_o demonstrate_v and_o herein_o to_o be_v discern_v because_o this_o one_o this_o single_a and_o singular_a person_n die_v for_o all_o even_o for_o all_o of_o mankind_n who_o be_v dead_a condemn_v to_o die_v and_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 15._o tit._n 3._o 3_o 4._o and_o therefore_o and_o therethorow_a all_o nation_n and_o people_n be_v call_v upon_o to_o praise_v he_o because_o his_o merciful_a kindness_n be_v great_a towards_o they_o ps_n 117._o 1_o 2._o and_o he_o that_o see_v the_o son_n see_v the_o father_n also_o joh._n 12._o 45._o he_o so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n joh._n 3._o 16._o he_o give_v he_o by_o his_o grace_n to_o taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n heb._n 2._o 9_o and_o through_o christ_n he_o be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n slow_a to_o anger_n and_o great_a in_o mercy_n the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o love_a to_o all_o and_o his_o tender_a mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n he_o be_v kind_a to_o the_o unthank-ful_a and_o evil_a psal_n 145._o 8_o 9_o matth._n 5._o 44_o 46._o but_o 2._o he_o love_v they_o that_o love_v he_o with_o peculiar_a manner_n of_o love_n prov._n 8._o 17._o joh._n 14._o 21._o with_o a_o love_n of_o wellpleasedness_n the_o lord_n take_v pleasure_n in_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o in_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n he_o be_v nigh_o to_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n ps_n 147._o 16_o 11._o and_o 145._o 18_o 19_o and_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o the_o stream_n of_o his_o pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o they_o the_o same_o lord_n over_o all_o be_v rich_a unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o rom._n 10._o 12._o as_o a_o father_n pity_v his_o child_n the_o lord_n pity_v they_o that_o fear_v he_o ps_n 103._o 11_o 13._o jam._n 5._o 10_o 11._o and_o of_o both_o these_o we_o may_v understand_v it_o though_o especial_o of_o the_o latter_a 2._o that_o which_o be_v here_o affirm_v concern_v as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v viz._n i_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v i_o rebuke_v namely_o convince_v they_o of_o their_o evil_n and_o reprove_v they_o for_o they_o as_o the_o lord_n say_v i_o have_v be_v a_o rebuker_n of_o they_o all_o hos_fw-la 5._o 2._o and_o chasten_v viz._n inflict_v judgement_n and_o punishment_n upon_o they_o ps_n 6._o 1._o and_o 38._o 1._o and_o usual_o in_o this_o order_n he_o proceed_v he_o first_o â—hews_v they_o with_o his_o prophet_n and_o slay_v they_o with_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n and_o then_o his_o judgement_n be_v as_o the_o light_n that_o go_v forth_o hos_fw-la 6._o 3_o 5._o micah_n 6._o 8_o 10_o 11._o job_n 33._o 13_o 18._o and_o so_o indeed_o he_o do_v rebuke_n and_o chasten_v when_o need_n be_v as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o rebuke_n the_o simple_a who_o love_v their_o simplicity_n and_o scorner_n who_o delight_n in_o scorn_v and_o fool_n that_o hate_v knowledge_n prov._n 1._o 20_o 23._o his_o spirit_n be_v convince_a and_o reprove_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n of_o righteousness_n and_o of_o judgement_n joh._n 16._o 8_o 11._o and_o he_o do_v also_o chasten_v visit_n and_o and_o try_v they_o job_n 7._o 17_o 18_o 1_o cor._n 10._o 13._o and_o especial_o and_o more_o frequent_o he_o do_v rebuke_n and_o chasten_v his_o own_o people_n ps_n 73._o 13_o 15._o he_o that_o chastise_v the_o heathen_a shall_v not_o â—e_n correct_v to_o wit_n his_o own_o people_n ps_n 94._o 8_o 10._o every_o branch_n in_o christ_n that_o bear_v fruit_n he_o purge_v that_o it_o may_v bring_v forth_o more_o fruit_n joh._n 15._o 2._o ps_n 94._o 12_o 13._o and_o 11._o 5._o prov._n 3._o 11_o 13._o and_o this_o may_v be_v useful_a to_o we_o to_o inform_v we_o 1._o that_o see_v as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v she_o rebuke_n and_o chasten_v all_o such_o may_v and_o do_v need_n to_o be_v rebuke_v and_o chastened_a even_o such_o also_o as_o he_o love_v with_o peculiar_a manner_n of_o love_n for_o in_o many_o thing_n they_o offend_v all_o jam._n 3._o 2._o there_o be_v not_o a_o just_a man_n upon_o the_o earth_n that_o do_v good_a and_o sin_v not_o eccl._n 7._o 20._o 2_o chron._n 6._o 36._o it_o be_v only_o when_o need_n be_v that_o they_o be_v in_o heaviness_n through_o many_o temptation_n and_o trial_n either_o to_o correct_v and_o punish_v they_o for_o some_o evil_n commit_v by_o they_o or_o some_o good_a omit_v or_o to_o purge_v out_o of_o they_o some_o pollute_a thing_n that_o stick_v close_o to_o they_o or_o preserve_v they_o from_o some_o
iniquity_n they_o may_v otherwise_o be_v guilty_a of_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 6_o 8._o isay_n 27._o 8_o 9_o 2_o cor._n 11._o 7_o 8._o 1_o joh._n 8._o 10._o the_o psalmist_n pray_v god_n not_o to_o rebuke_v he_o in_o his_o wrath_n nor_o chasten_v he_o in_o his_o hot_a displeasure_n therein_o signify_v that_o if_o god_n have_v be_v extreme_a to_o have_v mark_v iniquity_n he_o may_v just_o have_v so_o do_v for_o say_v he_o my_o iniquity_n be_v go_v over_o my_o head_n and_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o halt_v and_o my_o sorrow_n be_v continual_o before_o i_o for_o i_o will_v declare_v my_o iniquity_n i_o will_v be_v sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n ps_n 38._o 1_o 4_o 17_o 18._o 2._o we_o may_v herein_o see_v the_o impartiality_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o rebuke_n and_o chastisement_n as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o do_v rebuke_n and_o chasten_v he_o be_v one_o who_o without_o respect_n of_o person_n judge_v according_a to_o every_o man_n work_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 17._o what_o son_n be_v he_o who_o the_o father_n chastn_v not_o heb._n 12._o 7._o he_o do_v not_o only_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v those_o that_o be_v weak_a and_o infirm_a one_o and_o such_o as_o he_o can_v so_o much_o delight_n in_o as_o in_o some_o other_o but_o the_o most_o strong_a and_o â—minent_a one_o also_o and_o such_o as_o he_o have_v great_o prefer_v in_o some_o respect_n before_o the_o residue_n of_o their_o brethren_n though_o god_n give_v this_o account_n of_o job_n that_o he_o be_v perfect_a and_o upright_o and_o one_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o eschew_v evil_a yea_o that_o there_o be_v none_o like_o he_o in_o the_o earth_n a_o perfect_a and_o a_o upright_a man_n job_n 1._o 1_o 8._o yet_o say_v job_n if_o i_o sin_v then_o thou_o mark_v i_o and_o thou_o will_v not_o acquit_v i_o from_o my_o iniquity_n job_n 10._o 14._o moses_n and_o aaron_n among_o his_o priest_n and_o samuel_n among_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n they_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o answer_v they_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n that_o forgave_v they_o though_o thou_o take_v vengeance_n of_o their_o invention_n ps_n 99_o 6_o 7_o 8._o numb_a 12._o ezek._n 33._o 13._o 3._o herein_o we_o may_v see_v the_o vertuousness_n of_o the_o personal_a abasement_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n both_o in_o that_o he_o be_v now_o the_o chastener_n he_o have_v through_o death_n destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n and_o he_o have_v the_o key_n of_o hell_n and_o death_n see_v the_o note_n on_o ch_z 2._o v._n 22._o and_o that_o now_o affliction_n and_o chastisement_n be_v fruit_n of_o his_o love_n and_o order_v by_o he_o unto_o such_o as_o he_o love_v yea_o unto_o as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v death_n be_v now_o abolish_v and_o make_v the_o path_n of_o life_n eph._n 4._o 8_o 10._o act_n 14._o 22._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 9_o 10._o heb._n 12._o 9_o 11._o 4._o see_v as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o rebuke_n and_o chasten_v it_o may_v teach_v we_o neither_o to_o despise_v his_o chastening_n nor_o faint_v when_o we_o be_v rebuke_v of_o he_o behold_v happy_a be_v the_o man_n who_o god_n correct_v therefore_o dâ—spise_v not_o the_o chasten_n of_o the_o almighty_a job_n 5._o 17_o 19_o my_o son_n say_v the_o holy_a ghost_n despise_v not_o the_o chasten_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o faint_v when_o thou_o be_v rebuke_v of_o he_o or_o be_v not_o weary_a of_o his_o correction_n for_o who_o the_o lord_n love_v he_o chasten_v and_o sâ—ourgeth_v every_o son_n who_o he_o receive_v heb._n 12._o 5_o 7._o with_o prov._n 3._o 11_o 12._o thou_o shall_v consider_v in_o thy_o heart_n say_v moses_n that_o as_o a_o man_n chasten_v his_o son_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n chasten_v thou_o therefore_o thou_o shall_v keep_v his_o commandment_n deut._n 8._o 5_o 6._o 2_o sam._n 7._o 14_o 15._o yea_o have_v access_n by_o faith_n into_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v help_v to_o acknowledge_v his_o godness_n and_o faithfulness_n ps_n 119._o 67._o 68_o 75._o yea_o to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o he_o because_o of_o his_o righteous_a judgement_n ps_n 119._o 62_o and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n rom._n â—_o 3_o 4._o jam._n 1._o 2_o 5._o prov._n 13._o 24._o with_o ch_z 23._o 13_o 14._o 5._o it_o may_v admonish_v we_o not_o to_o judge_v one_o another_o as_o if_o they_o be_v hate_v of_o god_n and_o accurse_a who_o he_o rebuke_n and_o chasten_v indeed_o man_n be_v apt_a to_o think_v so_o in_o their_o vain_a thought_n but_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v vanity_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o chasten_v o_o lord_n and_o teach_v he_o out_o of_o thy_o law_n ps_n 94._o 11_o 12._o this_o be_v the_o fault_n find_v with_o job_n friend_n they_o judge_v he_o to_o be_v a_o hypocrite_n because_o the_o rod_n of_o god_n be_v upon_o he_o job_n 8._o 6_o 13._o and_o 11._o 14_o 20._o and_o ch_n 22._o 5_o 10._o oh_o let_v we_o not_o judge_v they_o to_o be_v the_o great_a sinner_n who_o be_v most_o frequent_o or_o heavy_o afflict_v luke_n 13._o 1_o 5._o or_o that_o there_o be_v no_o evil_n with_o we_o because_o we_o be_v not_o so_o correct_v or_o try_v as_o other_o be_v for_o be_v there_o not_o sin_n with_o we_o even_o with_o we_o also_o against_o the_o lord_n 2_o chron._n 28._o 9_o 10._o oh_o be_v we_o not_o many_o master_n for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o jam._n 3._o 1_o 2._o gal._n 6._o 1_o 2._o 6._o let_v we_o not_o look_v upon_o they_o that_o be_v in_o a_o prosperous_a state_n here_o or_o who_o be_v not_o in_o trouble_n as_o other_o man_n to_o be_v never_o a_o whit_n the_o more_o love_v of_o god_n nor_o desire_v to_o be_v in_o their_o condition_n for_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o robber_n prosper_v and_o they_o that_o provoke_v god_n be_v even_o secure_a job_n 12._o 6._o and_o ch_n 21._o 6_o 9_o the_o lord_n tri_v the_o righteous_a but_o the_o wicked_a and_o he_o that_o love_v violence_n his_o soul_n hate_v and_o therefore_o he_o do_v not_o so_o try_v they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o other_o ps_n 11._o 5._o indeed_o it_o have_v be_v a_o great_a trial_n and_o temptation_n to_o some_o holy_a one_o in_o former_a time_n that_o themselves_o have_v be_v oft_o chastened_a and_o plague_v while_o their_o enemy_n the_o wicked_a prosper_v and_o be_v secure_a their_o strength_n be_v firm_a they_o be_v not_o in_o trouble_n as_o other_o man_n neither_o be_v they_o plague_v like_o other_o man_n at_o this_o god_n people_n have_v be_v astonish_v and_o astound_v and_o the_o foot_n of_o some_o of_o they_o have_v be_v almost_o go_v their_o step_n have_v well-nigh_o slip_v ps_n 73._o 2_o 6_o 13._o job_n 21._o 5_o 14._o jer._n 12._o 1_o 3._o hab._n 1._o 13._o but_o alas_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o that_o as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o rebuke_n and_o chasten_v will_v preserve_v we_o from_o envy_v their_o prosperity_n and_o keep_v we_o from_o desire_v to_o be_v with_o they_o and_o help_v we_o to_o see_v their_o case_n be_v very_o sad_a and_o deplorable_a who_o he_o forbear_v to_o chasten_v hos_fw-la 4._o 14._o it_o be_v in_o severe_a displeasure_n god_n thus_o speak_v to_o his_o people_n why_o shall_v you_o be_v smite_v any_o more_o you_o will_v revolt_v more_o and_o more_o isay_n 1._o 5._o 2._o we_o have_v next_o a_o wholesome_a exhortation_n give_v to_o they_o relate_v to_o the_o former_a be_v zealous_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n therefore_o because_o as_o many_o as_o he_o love_v he_o do_v rebuke_n and_o chasten_v this_o he_o acquaint_v they_o with_o as_o that_o which_o be_v proper_a and_o powerful_a to_o provoke_v they_o unto_o what_o he_o exhort_v they_o when_o person_n conclude_v there_o be_v no_o hope_n and_o that_o god_n have_v no_o love_n to_o they_o nor_o will_v be_v favourable_a any_o more_o this_o take_v they_o off_o from_o exercise_v themselves_o to_o what_o be_v good_a and_o make_v they_o resolve_v to_o follow_v stranger_n and_o to_o walk_v after_o their_o own_o device_n and_o do_v the_o imagination_n of_o their_o evil_a heart_n jer._n 2._o 25._o and_o ch_n 18._o 11_o 12._o but_o therefore_o he_o assure_v they_o of_o his_o love_n even_o in_o his_o rebuke_n and_o chastisement_n and_o that_o he_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o their_o destruction_n that_o they_o may_v consider_v their_o way_n and_o turn_v their_o foot_n unto_o his_o testimony_n and_o then_o he_o will_v take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v they_o gracious_o ezek._n 33._o 10_o 11._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o heb._n 12._o 11_o 14._o hos_fw-la 4._o 1_o 4._o and_o ch_n 6._o 1_o 2._o be_v zealous_a this_o be_v the_o first_o branch_n of_o the_o exhortation_n which_o he_o give_v to_o
they_o he_o counsel_v they_o who_o be_v at_o present_a lukewarm_a to_o be_v zealous_a and_o servant_n and_o that_o doubtless_o in_o a_o good_a thing_n it_o be_v good_a say_v the_o apostle_n to_o be_v always_o zealous_o affect_v in_o a_o good_a thing_n gal._n 4._o 18._o in_o which_o be_v signify_v that_o there_o be_v a_o evil_a and_o reprovable_a zeal_n but_o unto_o such_o a_o one_o he_o do_v not_o exhort_v or_o counsel_v they_o some_o there_o be_v that_o be_v zealous_a in_o the_o service_n of_o the_o gross_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n such_o as_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o the_o evil_a consequent_n and_o concomitant_n thereof_o they_o run_v to_o all_o excess_n of_o riot_n 1_o pet._n 4._o 3_o 4._o they_o rise_v up_o early_o in_o the_o morning_n that_o they_o may_v follow_v strong_a drink_n and_o continue_v until_o night_n till_o wine_n inflame_v they_o isay_n 5._o 11_o 12._o and_o chap._n 56._o 10_o 12._o but_o this_o be_v far_o from_o the_o zeal_n here_o intimate_o exhort_v unto_o some_o there_o be_v and_o too_o many_o who_o have_v a_o bitter_a zeal_n and_o be_v walk_v in_o strife_n and_o envy_v even_o bite_v backbiting_a defame_a and_o devour_v one_o another_o and_o too_o too_o oft_o they_o pretend_v their_o strife_n and_o envy_v to_o be_v zeal_n for_o god_n of_o this_o the_o apostle_n james_n speak_v say_v if_o you_o have_v bitter_a zeal_n or_o envy_v and_o strife_n in_o your_o heart_n glory_v not_o and_o lie_v not_o against_o the_o truth_n say_v not_o this_o be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n or_o proceed_v from_o heavenly_a wisdom_n for_o this_o wisdom_n descend_v not_o from_o above_o but_o be_v earthly_a sensual_a devilish_a etc._n etc._n jam._n 3._o 13_o 17._o rom._n 13._o 13._o some_o be_v eager_o and_o earnest_o pursue_v their_o covetous_a inclination_n and_o very_o greedy_a of_o gain_n prov._n 1._o 19_o amos_n 8._o 4_o 8._o rise_v early_o and_o sit_v up_o late_o and_o eat_v the_o bread_n of_o carefulness_n that_o they_o may_v increase_v and_o heap_v up_o to_o themselves_o the_o uncertain_a riches_n of_o this_o world_n ps_n 127._o 2._o 1_o tim._n 6._o 5_o 8_o 10._o some_o be_v zealous_a of_o the_o tradition_n of_o their_o father_n gal._n 1._o 13_o 14._o and_o to_o establish_v a_o righteousness_n to_o themselves_o according_a to_o the_o law_n rom._n 10._o 1_o 3._o and_o ch_n 9_o 31_o 33._o some_o and_o very_o many_o in_o our_o day_n be_v zealous_a in_o receive_v plead_v for_o and_o promote_a evil_a doctrine_n and_o compass_v sea_n and_o land_n to_o make_v a_o prosylite_n prov._n 4._o 16._o and_o ch_n 7._o 5._o 24._o mat._n 23._o 15._o gal._n 4._o 17_o 18._o but_o our_o lord_n do_v not_o exhort_v or_o provoke_v they_o to_o any_o such_o evil_a zeal_n as_o we_o have_v be_v speak_v of_o but_o the_o zeal_n here_o intimate_o counsel_v to_o be_v that_o which_o be_v join_v with_o repentance_n from_o all_o dead_a as_o well_o as_o deadly_a work_n and_o he_o here_o exhort_v they_o to_o that_o which_o they_o be_v want_v in_o v._o 15_o 16._o even_o to_o such_o a_o zeal_n as_o be_v exercise_v 1._o in_o a_o eager_a and_o diligent_a seek_v after_o christ_n and_o the_o thing_n of_o he_o so_o as_o to_o buy_v of_o he_o gold_n try_v in_o the_o fire_n that_o they_o may_v be_v rich_a and_o white_a raiment_n v._o 18._o and_o to_o that_o end_n to_o anoint_v their_o eye_n with_o eyesalve_n that_o they_o may_v so_o see_v and_o behold_v the_o beauty_n and_o glory_n of_o christ_n his_o love_n and_o loveliness_n that_o they_o may_v prize_v he_o above_o and_o prefer_v he_o before_o all_o other_o both_o person_n and_o thing_n and_o forsake_v all_o that_o they_o have_v that_o they_o may_v know_v he_o win_v he_o and_o be_v â—ound_v in_o he_o and_o be_v conform_v to_o he_o prov._n 2._o 2_o 6._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 3._o and_o 63._o 1._o 8._o and_o 84._o and_o 119._o 20_o 40_o 129_o 131_o 145_o 148._o 174._o 2._o this_o zeal_n here_o intimate_o counsel_v to_o be_v a_o fervency_n in_o serve_v the_o lord_n rom._n 12._o 11_o a_o serve_v he_o especial_o in_o those_o thing_n in_o which_o his_o kingdom_n do_v consist_v as_o in_o righâ—cousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n rom._n 14._o 17_o 18._o in_o walk_v before_o he_o and_o with_o fervency_n seek_v the_o good_a of_o man_n act_n 18._o 25._o thus_o the_o apostle_n do_v whether_o they_o be_v look_v on_o as_o mad_a man_n or_o sober_a man_n for_o the_o love_n of_o christ_n do_v constrain_v they_o so_o as_o they_o can_v not_o but_o speak_v the_o thing_n which_o they_o have_v see_v and_o hear_v 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 15._o with_o act_n 4._o 20._o and_o this_o zeal_n be_v to_o be_v exercise_v towards_o brethren_n in_o seek_v their_o good_a especial_o col._n 4._o 12_o 13._o in_o love_v they_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n fervent_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 21_o 22._o in_o have_v above_o all_o thing_n â—ervent_a eharity_n among_o themselves_o 1_o pet._n 4._o 8._o administer_a to_o their_o want_n and_o necessity_n according_a to_o ability_n 2_o cor._n 9_o 2._o watch_v over_o one_o another_o look_v diligent_o that_o none_o fail_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n 2_o cor._n 11._o 1_o 3._o heb._n 12._o 15_o 16._o and_o stand_v fast_o in_o one_o spirit_n with_o one_o mind_n strive_v together_o for_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o in_o nothing_o terrify_v by_o adversary_n and_o overcome_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n and_o word_n of_o the_o testimony_n not_o love_v their_o life_n to_o the_o death_n gal._n 2._o 3._o ps_n 119._o 139._o judas_n 3_o phil._n 1._o 27_o 28._o rev._n 12._o 11._o now_o in_o that_o he_o say_v be_v zealous_a therefore_o etc._n etc._n so_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o 1._o that_o one_o reason_n why_o he_o rebuke_n and_o chasten_v who_o he_o love_v be_v because_o they_o be_v not_o zealous_a and_o as_o with_o respect_n to_o his_o people_n because_o they_o abate_v in_o their_o love_n to_o and_o zeal_n for_o he_o and_o go_v backward_o and_o not_o forward_o jer._n 15._o 6_o 7._o and_o this_o he_o do_v 1._o as_o with_o respect_n to_o himself_o it_o be_v a_o loathsome_a and_o unbearable_a thing_n to_o he_o that_o they_o grow_v remiss_a and_o indifferent_a therefore_o he_o threaten_v this_o church_n before_o i_o will_v spew_v thou_o out_o of_o my_o mouth_n see_v v._o 15_o 16._o see_v also_o the_o note_n on_o ch_z 2._o v._n 4._o and_o v._o 5._o and_o ch_n 3._o v._n 3._o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v a_o jealous_a god_n who_o will_v not_o give_v his_o glory_n to_o another_o nor_o his_o praise_n to_o grave_a image_n â—ant_n 8._o 6._o isay_n 42._o 8._o see_v how_o he_o speak_v as_o one_o grieve_v in_o spirit_n i_o remember_v thou_o say_v he_o the_o kindness_n of_o thy_o youth_n the_o love_n of_o thy_o espousal_n when_o thou_o wente_v after_o i_o in_o the_o wilderness_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n what_o iniquity_n have_v your_o father_n find_v in_o i_o that_o they_o be_v go_v far_o from_o i_o and_o have_v walk_v after_o vanity_n jer._n 2._o 1_o 13._o 2._o as_o with_o respect_n to_o themselves_o that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v condemn_v with_o the_o world_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 32._o but_o may_v consider_v their_o way_n which_o be_v not_o good_a and_o bethink_v themselves_o and_o return_v unto_o he_o hos_fw-la 2._o 6_o 14._o 1_o king_n 8._o 46_o 48._o ps_n 116._o 3_o 7._o to_o which_o after_o 3._o with_o respect_n to_o other_o because_o such_o backslider_n do_v great_a hurt_n to_o they_o by_o their_o lukewarmness_n and_o indifferency_n as_o by_o their_o zeal_n they_o provoke_v many_o so_o by_o their_o want_n of_o it_o they_o hinder_v other_o from_o seek_v after_o the_o lord_n and_o strengthen_v they_o in_o their_o evil_a way_n prov._n 28._o 4._o jer._n 2._o 34_o 36._o and_o ch_n 23._o 13_o 14._o 2._o he_o also_o signify_v that_o this_o be_v his_o end_n in_o his_o rebuke_n and_o chastening_n not_o to_o drive_v we_o from_o he_o or_o make_v we_o more_o remiss_a in_o seek_v after_o he_o but_o to_o awake_v we_o to_o earnestness_n and_o diligence_n in_o seek_v after_o he_o to_o purge_v away_o our_o iniquity_n and_o take_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v we_o more_o fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o word_n isay_n 27._o 9_o joh._n 15._o 2._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 6_o 7_o 2_o cor._n 7._o 9_o 11._o this_o be_v his_o gracious_a end_n in_o rebuke_v and_o chasten_v this_o angel_n and_o church_n that_o he_o may_v deliver_v they_o from_o lukewarmeness_n which_o be_v so_o loathsome_a to_o he_o and_o hurtful_a to_o they_o and_o that_o they_o may_v be_v zealous_a and_o â—ervent_a o_o mistake_v we_o not_o his_o end_n in_o his_o rebuke_n and_o correction_n but_o let_v we_o turn_v unto_o he_o
the_o chief_a priest_n and_o unto_o the_o scribe_n and_o they_o shall_v condemn_v he_o to_o death_n and_o shall_v deliver_v he_o to_o the_o gentile_n to_o mock_v and_o to_o scourge_v and_o to_o crucify_v he_o and_o the_o three_o day_n he_o shall_v rise_v again_o which_z according_o come_v to_o pass_v matt._n 17._o 22_o 23._o and_o chap._n 20._o 17_o 19_o joh._n 18._o 4._o and_o he_o know_v before_o of_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o of_o the_o temple_n and_o of_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o do_v foretell_v and_o show_v beforehand_o the_o sign_n that_o will_v precede_v these_o thing_n matt._n 24._o 3_o etc._n etc._n and_o he_o know_v who_o it_o be_v that_o will_v betray_v he_o before_o he_o do_v it_o joh._n 6._o 64._o and_o he_o tell_v his_o disciple_n many_o thing_n before_o they_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o when_o they_o do_v come_v to_o pass_v they_o may_v believe_v joh._n 14._o 20._o and_o chap._n 13._o 19_o so_o elsewhere_o in_o this_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n be_v signify_v to_o we_o that_o he_o do_v know_v yea_o and_o reveal_v also_o thing_n to_o come_v before_o they_o be_v fulfil_v chap._n 1._o 1._o and_o chap._n 22._o 6_o 15_o 16._o and_o though_o it_o be_v say_v of_o that_o day_n and_o hour_n know_v no_o man_n no_o not_o the_o angel_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n neither_o the_o sâ—n_n etc._n etc._n mark_n 13._o 32._o yet_o we_o may_v thus_o understand_v that_o say_n either_o 1._o that_o he_o do_v not_o know_v that_o hour_n before_o he_o have_v finish_v his_o suffer_a work_n and_o be_v rise_v and_o ascend_v into_o the_o heaven_n at_o which_o time_n he_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o the_o father_n even_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o search_v all_o thing_n glorious_o into_o the_o nature_n of_o man_n act._n 2._o 33._o rev._n 5._o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o or_o 2._o he_o do_v not_o know_v that_o day_n and_o hour_n then_o to_o reveal_v that_o be_v not_o the_o due_a season_n for_o make_v it_o know_v like_o that_o say_n the_o father_n love_v the_o son_n and_o show_v he_o all_o thing_n that_o himself_o do_v and_o will_v show_v he_o great_a work_n namely_o to_o perform_v and_o accomplish_v they_o in_o their_o due_a time_n and_o proper_a season_n joh._n 5._o 20._o so_o this_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n be_v give_v by_o god_n unto_o he_o to_o show_v etc._n etc._n rev._n 1._o 1._o not_o to_o know_v for_o himself_o for_o he_o know_v all_o thing_n before_o as_o peter_n confess_v and_o christ_n disprove_v it_o not_o nor_o reprove_v he_o for_o so_o say_v joh._n 21._o 17._o but_o to_o reveal_v and_o make_v know_v unto_o his_o servant_n by_o his_o servant_n john_n but_o yet_o though_o he_o foreknow_v future_a thing_n this_o foreknowledge_n of_o he_o necessitate_v not_o the_o come_n to_o pass_v of_o what_o be_v sinful_o evil_a and_o as_o one_o say_v his_fw-la foreknowledge_n do_v produce_v no_o absolute_a necessity_n thing_n be_v not_o therefore_o because_o they_o be_v foreknow_v but_o therefore_o they_o be_v fore-known_a because_o they_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v if_o any_o thing_n shall_v come_v to_o pass_v otherwise_o than_o it_o do_v yet_o god_n knowledge_n can_v not_o be_v irritate_v thereby_o for_o than_o he_o do_v not_o know_v that_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v as_o now_o it_o do_v because_o every_o knowledge_n of_o vision_n necessary_o presuppose_v its_o object_n god_n do_v know_v that_o judas_n shall_v betray_v christ_n but_o judas_n be_v not_o necessitate_v to_o be_v a_o traitor_n by_o god_n knowledge_n if_o judas_n have_v not_o betray_v christ_n than_o god_n have_v not_o â—ore_o know_v that_o judas_n shall_v betray_v he_o dr._n bramhall_n in_o his_o defence_n of_o true_a liberty_n pag._n 244_o 245._o though_o he_o know_v what_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v yet_o somewhat_o that_o he_o so_o foreknow_v and_o foredeclare_v may_v not_o eventual_o come_v to_o pass_v yea_o all_o so_o fore-known_a do_v not_o 1_o sam._n 23._o 11_o 13._o and_o though_o he_o foresee_v as_o to_o we_o and_o know_v what_o will_v sinful_o be_v act_v and_o commit_v yet_o he_o do_v not_o necessitate_v the_o come_v to_o pass_v of_o it_o any_o way_n the_o just_a lord_n will_v not_o do_v iniquity_n zeph._n 3._o 5._o he_o be_v not_o a_o god_n that_o have_v pleasure_n in_o wickedness_n neither_o shall_v evil_o dwell_v with_o he_o psal_n 5._o 4._o jam._n 1._o 13_o 14_o 15._o yea_o our_o lord_n jesus_n be_v so_o far_o from_o necessitate_v man_n to_o what_o be_v sinful_a as_o that_o all_o such_o action_n do_v grieve_v he_o at_o the_o heart_n he_o do_v indeed_o know_v and_o foretell_v that_o judas_n one_o of_o the_o twelve_o will_v betray_v he_o joh._n 6._o 64_o 70_o 71._o but_o he_o do_v not_o necessitate_v he_o any_o way_n so_o to_o do_v but_o that_o horrid_a fact_n of_o his_o be_v a_o great_a grief_n to_o our_o lord_n jesus_n hence_o the_o evangelist_n say_v jesus_n be_v trouble_v in_o spirit_n and_o not_o in_o his_o face_n or_o outward_a appearance_n only_o he_o do_v not_o feign_v himself_o to_o be_v grieve_v but_o be_v in_o ward_o grieve_v grieve_v in_o soul_n and_o testify_v and_o say_v very_o one_o of_o you_o shall_v betray_v i_o joh._n 13._o 21._o yea_o he_o be_v so_o far_o from_o necessitate_v man_n to_o evil_a as_o that_o he_o work_v powerful_o and_o his_o grace_n bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n to_o preserve_v they_o therefrom_o hence_o we_o have_v such_o expostulation_n as_o these_o record_v o_o thou_o that_o be_v name_v the_o house_n of_o jacob_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n straighten_a be_v these_o his_o do_n mic._n 2._o 1-7_a o_o ephraim_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v unto_o thou_o o_o judah_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v unto_o thou_o hos_fw-la 6._o 4._o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n what_o iniquity_n have_v your_o father_n find_v in_o i_o that_o they_o be_v go_v far_o from_o i_o have_v i_o be_v a_o wilderness_n unto_o israel_n a_o land_n of_o darkness_n jer._n 2._o 5_o 31._o judge_n i_o pray_v you_o betwixt_o i_o and_o my_o vineyard_n what_o can_v have_v be_v do_v more_o to_o my_o vineyard_n that_o i_o have_v not_o do_v in_o it_o isa_n 5._o 3_o 4._o it_o be_v undoubted_o true_a notwithstanding_o his_o foreknowledge_n or_o any_o thought_n or_o apprehension_n we_o poor_a shallow_a creature_n have_v concern_v it_o that_o the_o lord_n god_n have_v no_o pleasure_n none_o at_o all_o neither_o secret_a nor_o reveal_v in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o he_o turn_v and_o live_v as_o he_o have_v both_o say_v and_o swear_v and_o give_v his_o son_n to_o be_v a_o witness_n of_o it_o ezek._n 18._o 23_o 32._o and_o chap._n 33._o 11._o god_n our_o saviour_n will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o be_v save_v and_o to_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n 1_o tim._n 2._o 4_o 6._o tit._n 2._o 11._o 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o 15._o 1_o joâ—_n 4._o 14._o and_o the_o consideration_n hereof_o that_o he_o know_v all_o thing_n even_o future_a thing_n also_o be_v proper_a and_o powerful_a to_o engage_v and_o encourage_v his_o servant_n to_o hold_v fast_o profession_n the_o profession_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o hope_n without_o waver_v heb._n 4._o 13_o 14._o with_o chap._n 10._o 23_o 25._o jer._n 11._o 18._o he_o know_v what_o be_v in_o the_o darkness_n and_o what_o will_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o he_o can_v and_o will_v make_v all_o work_n together_o for_o good_a to_o they_o that_o love_n god_n who_o be_v the_o call_v according_a to_o purpose_n rom._n 8._o 28_o 29._o see_v notes_n before_o on_o chap._n 2._o ver_fw-la 23._o and_o not_o only_o he_o know_v thing_n to_o come_v as_o to_o we_o future_a thing_n not_o only_o be_v they_o write_v before_o he_o but_o also_o he_o further_o here_o say_v and_o assure_v his_o servant_n john_n 2._o i_o will_v show_v thou_o thing_n which_o must_v be_v hereafter_o here_o he_o leave_v out_o the_o word_n short_o and_o at_o hand_n which_o he_o have_v use_v in_o chap._n 1._o vers_fw-la 1._o and_o vers_fw-la 3._o but_o that_o we_o here_o further_o take_v notice_n of_o be_v that_o christ_n not_o only_o know_v thing_n which_o must_v be_v hereafter_o but_o also_o make_v they_o know_v as_o he_o see_v good_a to_o his_o servant_n and_o here_o particular_o the_o thing_n contain_v in_o this_o book_n to_o his_o belove_a disciple_n sure_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v do_v nothing_o but_o he_o reveal_v his_o secret_n unto_o his_o servant_n the_o prophet_n amos_n 3._o 7._o and_o he_o do_v foretell_v and_o fore-declare_a thing_n to_o come_v before_o they_o come_v that_o man_n may_v not_o sacrifice_v to_o their_o own_o net_n or_o burn_v incense_n to_o their_o own_o drag_n nor_o bow_v unto_o or_o worship_v any_o false_a or_o imaginary_a god_n any_o image_n
ascend_v up_o unto_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o receive_v of_o the_o father_n the_o promise_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n which_o also_o he_o have_v shed_v forth_o and_o pour_v out_o upon_o his_o holy_a apostle_n that_o by_o they_o the_o preach_a may_v be_v full_o know_v and_o they_o have_v use_v great_a plainness_n of_o speech_n and_o not_o as_o moses_n who_o put_v a_o veiâ—_n over_o his_o face_n etc._n etc._n so_o as_o his_o church_n may_v all_o with_o open_a face_n behold_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 2_o cor._n 3._o 12_o 13_o 18._o act._n 2._o 17._o and_o now_o they_o may_v arise_v and_o shine_v for_o their_o light_n be_v come_v isa_n 59_o 20_o 21._o and_o chap._n 60._o 1_o 2._o with_o eph._n 5._o 14._o and_o though_o among_o they_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o woman_n there_o have_v not_o rise_v a_o great_a prophet_n than_o john_n the_o baptist_n yet_o as_o our_o saviour_n say_v he_o that_o be_v least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n be_v great_a than_o he_o matth._n 11._o 11._o the_o anoint_v which_o they_o have_v receive_v abide_v in_o they_o and_o they_o neâ—d_v not_o that_o any_o man_n teach_v they_o but_o as_o the_o same_o anoint_v teach_v they_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o be_v truth_n and_o be_v no_o lie_n 1_o john_n 2._o 27._o and_o thus_o we_o here_o understand_v this_o say_n the_o live_a creature_n the_o church_n in_o the_o four_o quarter_n of_o the_o world_n be_v full_a of_o eye_n full_a of_o quick-sighted_a man_n and_o full_a of_o understanding_n as_o have_v be_v say_v and_o they_o be_v say_v to_o be_v full_a of_o eye_n before_o and_o behind_o that_o be_v to_o say_v 1._o before_o to_o see_v and_o behold_v thing_n before_o and_o so_o to_o behold_v jesus_n christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v who_o be_v before_o they_o and_o near_o to_o the_o throne_n than_o they_o chap._n 5._o 6._o they_o by_o faith_n see_v jesus_n who_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n heb._n 2._o 9_o and_o herein_o perceive_v his_o love_n because_o he_o lay_v down_o his_o life_n for_o they_o 1_o joh._n 3._o 16._o he_o be_v in_o the_o gospel_n evident_o set_v forth_o before_o their_o eye_n as_o one_o who_o have_v be_v crucify_v for_o they_o gal._n 3._o 1._o that_o they_o may_v rejoice_v in_o he_o with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o â—ull_a of_o glory_n 1_o pet._n 1._o 8._o and_o always_o sing_v that_o new_a song_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n worthy_a be_v the_o lamb_n that_o be_v slay_v etc._n etc._n rev._n 5._o 8_o 9_o 10._o and_o to_o see_v and_o behold_v the_o glory_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o be_v possess_v of_o in_o our_o nature_n 2_o cor._n 3._o 18._o and_o that_o now_o he_o appear_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n for_o they_o they_o be_v come_v to_o jesus_n the_o media_n tour_fw-fr of_o the_o new_a testament_n and_o to_o the_o blood_n of_o sprinkle_v which_o speak_v better_a thing_n than_o the_o blood_n of_o abel_n hebr._n 12._o 24._o rev._n 5._o 6._o 2._o and_o in_o jesus_n christ_n to_o behold_v he_o that_o sit_v on_o the_o throne_n for_o he_o that_o see_v he_o see_v the_o father_n also_o he_o that_o know_v he_o know_v he_o that_o send_v he_o john_n 12._o 4â—_n 45._o and_o chap_n 14._o 6_o 7._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 4_o 6._o to_o behold_v in_o and_o through_o he_o his_o wisdom_n power_n holiness_n and_o justice_n and_o his_o great_a and_o wonderful_a love_n to_o manward_v which_o he_o have_v manifest_v in_o send_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v live_v through_o he_o 1_o john_n 4._o 8_o 10_o 14._o and_o his_o peculiar_a love_n to_o they_o that_o believe_v in_o christ_n john_n 14_o 21_o 23._o and_o how_o he_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n rule_v over_o all_o and_o order_v all_o thing_n for_o their_o good_a especial_o who_o love_n god_n psal_n 103._o 19_o and_o 29._o 10_o 11._o rom._n 8._o 28_o 32._o now_o they_o do_v â—â—â—h_v these_o eye_n by_o faith_n see_v the_o king_n in_o his_o glory_n as_o moses_n also_o dâ—â—â—_n isa_n 33_o 16_o 17._o with_o hebr._n 11._o 27._o 3._o to_o behold_v the_o thundering_n and_o lightning_n and_o voice_n all_o preparation_n to_o and_o execution_n of_o wrath_n and_o judgement_n they_o see_v when_o a_o storm_n be_v come_v that_o they_o may_v enter_v into_o the_o rock_n and_o hide_v themselves_o in_o the_o dust_n for_o fear_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o majesty_n isa_n 2._o 10._o for_o all_o storm_n and_o tempest_n all_o judgement_n and_o testimony_n of_o displeasure_n proceed_v out_o of_o the_o throne_n which_o be_v before_o they_o see_v the_o note_n before_o on_o ver_fw-la 5._o and_o they_o who_o have_v their_o conversation_n by_o faith_n in_o heaven_n may_v behold_v god_n hand_n when_o it_o be_v lift_v up_o and_o meditate_v terror_n isa_n 33._o 17_o 18._o the_o prudent_a foresee_v the_o evil_a and_o hide_v themselves_o but_o the_o simple_a pass_n on_o and_o be_v punish_v prov._n 22._o 3._o and_o chap._n 27._o 12._o the_o secret_a of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o etc._n etc._n psal_n 25._o 13_o 14._o 4._o to_o behold_v future_a thing_n which_o shall_v be_v hereafter_o so_o our_o saviour_n promise_v his_o disciple_n that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n shall_v guide_v they_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o show_v they_o thing_n to_o come_v john_n 16._o 13._o and_o thus_o haâ—h_v he_o do_v in_o this_o book_n of_o the_o revelation_n which_o god_n give_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n to_o show_v unto_o his_o servant_n thing_n which_o must_v come_v to_o pass_v rev._n 1._o 1._o and_o chap._n 22._o 6_o 16._o and_o so_o with_o their_o eye_n which_o be_v before_o they_o may_v behold_v the_o destruction_n of_o mystery_n babylon_n and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v enemy_n to_o and_o persist_v in_o rebellion_n against_o jesus_n christ_n and_o his_o gospel_n and_o people_n rev._n 11._o 18._o and_o chap._n 14._o 8_o 11._o and_o chaâ—_n 18._o 19_o and_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n with_o cloud_n rev._n 1._o 7._o his_o come_a again_o to_o raise_v they_o that_o sleep_n in_o he_o in_o the_o first_o resurrection_n and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o enemy_n complete_o and_o glorious_o and_o grant_v they_o to_o sit_v with_o he_o in_o his_o throne_n and_o to_o reign_v with_o he_o on_o earth_n rev._n 5._o 9_o 10._o and_o chap._n 20._o 21_o 22._o they_o may_v now_o by_o faith_n look_v upon_o these_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o see_v and_o which_o be_v now_o reveal_v as_o in_o former_a time_n they_o be_v not_o 2_o cor._n 4._o 18._o hence_o whereas_o the_o prophet_n speak_v of_o the_o glory_n to_o be_v reveal_v say_v since_o the_o beginning_n of_o the_o world_n man_n have_v not_o hear_v nor_o perceive_v by_o the_o ear_n neither_o have_v the_o eye_n see_v o_o god_n beside_o thou_o what_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o he_o that_o wait_v for_o he_o the_o apostle_n cit_v that_o scripture_n say_v eye_n have_v not_o see_v nor_o ear_n hear_v neither_o have_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n the_o thing_n which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o they_o that_o love_v he_o but_o then_o he_o add_v hereto_o further_o and_o above_o what_o the_o prophet_n have_v say_v but_o god_n have_v reveal_v they_o to_o we_o by_o his_o spirit_n etc._n etc._n compare_v isa_n 64._o 4._o with_o 1_o cor._n 2._o 9_o 10_o 11._o to_o signify_v to_o we_o thâ—â—_n these_o thing_n be_v now_o manifest_v to_o we_o as_o they_o be_v not_o in_o foregoiâ—â—imes_n though_o yet_o as_o with_o respect_n to_o these_o thing_n it_o must_v still_o be_v remember_v that_o their_o sight_n and_o knowledge_n hereof_o be_v by_o faith_n and_o but_o in_o part_n 1_o cor._n 13._o 9_o 12._o and_o they_o be_v instruct_v that_o when_o these_o thing_n begin_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v they_o shall_v look_v up_o and_o lift_v up_o their_o head_n for_o their_o redemption_n draw_v nigh_o luk_n 21._o 28._o 2._o and_o these_o four_o live_a creature_n be_v also_o full_a of_o eye_n behind_o to_o know_v see_v and_o discern_v thing_n which_o be_v over_o and_o past_a as_o to_o say_v a_o a_o little_a 1._o to_o see_v into_o the_o type_n and_o shadow_n of_o the_o law_n which_o be_v accomplish_v and_o open_v to_o we_o in_o and_o by_o jesus_n christ_n they_o be_v a_o shadow_n of_o thing_n to_o come_v but_o the_o body_n be_v of_o christ_n col._n 2._o 17._o and_o which_o thing_n be_v now_o reveal_v to_o we_o by_o christ_n and_o his_o apostle_n in_o the_o gospel_n which_o have_v by_o they_o be_v preach_v according_a to_o the_o revelation_n of_o the_o mystery_n the_o law_n come_v by_o moses_n but_o grace_n and_o truth_n by_o jesus_n christ_n
of_o the_o angel_n but_o as_o they_o be_v sin_v angel_n as_o they_o keep_v not_o their_o first_o estate_n but_o leave_v their_o own_o their_o proper_a habitation_n or_o house_n they_o have_v a_o house_n prepare_v for_o they_o in_o heaven_n at_o first_o and_o give_v to_o they_o and_o that_o be_v their_o proper_a house_n as_o they_o be_v create_v of_o god_n at_o fiâ—st_n in_o the_o truth_n but_o because_o they_o keep_v not_o their_o principality_n nor_o abode_n in_o the_o truth_n in_o which_o they_o be_v create_v but_o leave_v their_o proper_a house_n and_o sin_v against_o god_n they_o be_v cast_v down_o to_o hell_n everlasting_a fire_n be_v prepare_v for_o the_o devil_n as_o a_o devil_n as_o one_o that_o abide_v not_o in_o the_o truth_n and_o his_o angel_n and_o not_o for_o god_n angel_n 2_o pet._n 2._o 4._o judas_n 6._o 1_o tim._n 3._o 6._o matth._n 25._o 41._o with_o john_n 8._o 44._o and_o that_o mankind_n fall_v under_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n it_o be_v because_o of_o sin_n by_o one_o man_n sin_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n for_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v rom._n 5._o 12._o and_o chap._n 6._o 23._o and_o when_o they_o have_v thus_o sin_v and_o god_n may_v righteous_o have_v cast_v they_o off_o and_o destroy_v they_o for_o ever_o yet_o than_o god_n manifest_v he_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o everlasting_a destruction_n of_o any_o of_o mankind_n in_o that_o he_o devise_v such_o a_o bless_a device_n that_o his_o banish_a shall_v not_o be_v expel_v from_o he_o he_o so_o love_v the_o world_n of_o mankind_n that_o he_o give_v his_o son_n by_o his_o grace_n to_o taste_v death_n for_o every_o man_n john_n 3._o 16_o 17._o hebr._n 2._o 9_o and_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a for_o their_o justification_n rom._n 4._o 25._o with_o chap._n 3._o 23_o 24._o and_o christ_n have_v purge_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o that_o first_o sin_n and_o sinfulness_n from_o before_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n 2._o cor._n 5._o 19_o 21._o with_o hebr._n 1._o 3._o abolish_v that_o first_o death_n which_o otherwise_o will_v have_v be_v everlasting_a 2_o tim._n 1._o 10._o with_o rom._n 6._o 23._o and_o will_v in_o due_a season_n destroy_v it_o 1_o cor._n 15._o 26._o and_o destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o death_n that_o be_v the_o devil_n hebr._n 2._o 9-14_a so_o as_o no_o man_n shall_v perish_v for_o ever_o in_o that_o first_o death_n but_o all_o shall_v be_v raise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o the_o man_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v become_v the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n 1_o cor._n 15._o 21_o 22._o and_o when_o raise_v no_o man_n shall_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o second_o death_n for_o that_o first_o sin_n and_o sinfulness_n simple_o but_o for_o love_a darkness_n rather_o than_o light_v after_o light_n be_v vouchsafe_v to_o they_o the_o soul_n that_o sin_v it_o shall_v die_v jer._n 31._o 29_o 30._o ezek._n 18._o 1_o 2_o 4._o and_o now_o he_o have_v declare_v that_o he_o do_v not_o willing_o afflict_v nor_o grieve_v the_o child_n of_o man_n no_o not_o with_o such_o affliction_n as_o be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n lament_v 3._o 32_o 33._o it_o be_v his_o work_n his_o strange_a work_n his_o act_n his_o strange_a act_n isa_n 28._o 21._o hebr._n 12._o 10._o much_o less_o do_v he_o delight_v in_o the_o eternal_a ruin_n and_o misery_n of_o any_o of_o they_o no_o not_o of_o the_o vile_a of_o they_o while_o it_o be_v call_v to_o day_n this_o be_v not_o his_o will_n or_o pleasure_n concern_v they_o or_o any_o of_o they_o in_o create_v they_o nor_o be_v it_o in_o preserve_v they_o while_o they_o be_v join_v to_o all_o the_o live_n eccles_n 9_o 4._o so_o much_o himself_n plain_o intimate_v to_o we_o in_o his_o own_o word_n say_v have_v i_o any_o pleasure_n at_o all_o that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n and_o not_o that_o he_o shall_v return_v from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v whereto_o himself_o give_v answer_v say_v i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n none_o at_o all_o in_o the_o death_n of_o he_o that_o die_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n ezek._n 18._o 23._o with_o vers_n 31_o 32._o and_o lest_o we_o shall_v through_o unbelief_n question_v the_o truth_n of_o his_o word_n to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o strife_n and_o gainsay_n he_o have_v confirm_v the_o same_o with_o his_o oath_n charge_v his_o prophet_n thus_o to_o speak_v say_v unto_o they_o as_o i_o live_v say_v the_o lord_n god_n i_o have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o the_o death_n of_o the_o wicked_a but_o that_o the_o wiâ—ked_a turn_n from_o his_o way_n and_o live_v ezek._n 33._o 11._o with_o hebr._n 6._o 16_o 17_o 18._o he_o be_v not_o willing_a that_o any_o shall_v perish_v 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o ezek._n 18._o 30_o 31_o 32._o but_o 2._o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n in_o create_v they_o be_v 1._o that_o they_o may_v know_v and_o have_v fellowship_n with_o and_o serve_v he_o who_o be_v their_o creator_n and_o therefore_o he_o make_v they_o in_o a_o good_a and_o honourable_a condition_n god_n say_v let_v we_o make_v man_n in_o our_o image_n after_o our_o likeness_n and_o let_v they_o have_v dominion_n etc._n etc._n so_o god_n create_v man_n in_o his_o own_o image_n in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n create_v he_o he_o etc._n etc._n to_o wit_n in_o knowledge_n righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n col._n 3._o 10._o ephes_n 4._o 24._o gen._n 1._o 26_o 27._o psal_n 49._o 12-20_a god_n make_v man_n upright_o eccles_n 7._o 29._o and_o as_o he_o make_v they_o in_o that_o good_a upright_a and_o holy_a condition_n so_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n they_o shall_v have_v continue_v therein_o for_o the_o righteous_a lord_n love_v righteousness_n his_o countenance_n do_v behold_v the_o upright_a psal_n 11._o 7._o i_o know_v o_o my_o god_n say_v the_o prophet_n that_o thou_o have_v pleasure_n in_o uprightness_n 1_o chron._n 29._o 17._o with_o psal_n 5._o 4._o and_o eccles_n 5._o 4._o and_o of_o such_o angel_n as_o abode_n in_o that_o holy_a and_o honourable_a state_n he_o make_v they_o in_o it_o be_v say_v they_o do_v his_o pleasure_n psal_n 103._o 20_o 21._o and_o it_o also_o appear_v that_o it_o be_v his_o will_n and_o pleasure_v that_o mankind_n shall_v have_v continue_v in_o that_o good_a and_o upright_a condition_n he_o make_v they_o in_o in_o that_o he_o give_v they_o such_o a_o easy_a and_o gracious_a law_n to_o testify_v their_o love_n obedience_n and_o subjection_n to_o their_o creator_n in_o only_o forbid_v they_o to_o eat_v of_o one_o tree_n whereas_o many_o be_v allow_v they_o and_o in_o that_o he_o so_o threaten_v they_o that_o in_o the_o day_n they_o eat_v thereof_o in_o die_v they_o shall_v die_v gen._n 2._o 16_o 17._o in_o which_o he_o plain_o signify_v that_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o eat_v thereof_o and_o he_o be_v great_o displease_v with_o they_o when_o they_o have_v transgress_v his_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o his_o will_n they_o shall_v have_v eat_v thereof_o psal_n 101._o 3._o 2._o and_o for_o his_o pleasure_n they_o be_v and_o be_v preserve_v and_o continue_v and_o that_o to_o a_o gracious_a end_n while_o they_o be_v join_v to_o all_o the_o live_n when_o mankind_n have_v sin_v he_o â—ound_v out_o a_o ransom_n and_o provide_v a_o remedy_n for_o they_o he_o so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n john_n 3._o 16_o 17._o and_o christ_n come_v from_o heaven_n to_o do_v the_o will_n of_o he_o that_o send_v he_o the_o pleasure_n of_o his_o father_n john_n 6._o 38._o hebr._n 10._o 5_o 8_o 9_o isa_n 53._o 10._o and_o his_o will_n be_v that_o christ_n shall_v die_v for_o all_o man_n and_o rise_v again_o and_o deliver_v they_o from_o perish_v for_o ever_o in_o that_o first_o death_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 10._o and_o that_o he_o shall_v obtain_v eternal_a life_n into_o himself_o for_o they_o 1_o john_n 5._o 10_o 11._o and_o be_v a_o testimony_n to_o they_o in_o due_a time_n that_o through_o he_o they_o may_v be_v save_v john_n 3._o 17._o and_o chap._n 12._o 47._o in_o all_o which_o we_o may_v see_v that_o his_o will_n concern_v mankind_n be_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o come_v to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n 1_o timothy_n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o that_o he_o be_v not_o willing_a that_o any_o shall_v perish_v but_o that_o all_o shall_v come_v to_o repentance_n to_o which_o end_n his_o grace_n bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o tit._n 2._o 11._o ezek._n 18._o 23_o 30_o 32._o and_o chap._n 33._o 11._o this_o be_v his_o will_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v sanctify_v and_o
come_v to_o pass_v that_o the_o saint_n sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n be_v so_o acceptable_a and_o sweet_a in_o the_o nostril_n of_o god_n not_o because_o of_o the_o absolute_a perfection_n of_o they_o but_o because_o they_o be_v sanctify_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o full_a of_o and_o perfume_v with_o the_o incense_n of_o the_o intercession_n of_o jesus_n christ_n isa_n 56._o 7._o heb._n 4._o 14-16_a verse_n 9_o and_o they_o sing_v a_o new_a song_n say_v thou_o be_v worthy_a to_o take_v the_o book_n and_o to_o open_v the_o seal_v thereof_o for_o thou_o be_v slay_v and_o have_v redeem_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o thy_o blood_n out_o of_o every_o kindred_n and_o tongue_n and_o people_n and_o nation_n in_o this_o verse_n we_o have_v to_o consider_v and_o speak_v unto_o 1._o the_o act_n or_o exercise_v of_o these_o holy_a one_o and_o they_o sing_v a_o new_a song_n 2._o the_o subject-matter_n of_o this_o new_a song_n wherein_o we_o have_v to_o consider_v 1._o their_o doxology_n or_o ascribe_v praise_n and_o glory_n to_o the_o lamb_n saying_n thou_o be_v worthy_a to_o take_v the_o book_n and_o to_o open_v the_o seal_v thereof_o 2._o the_o reason_n or_o reason_n of_o his_o worthiness_n to_o do_v these_o thing_n and_o to_o have_v this_o glory_n ascribe_v and_o render_v to_o he_o bythem_a for_o thou_o be_v â—lain_v and_o have_v redeem_v we_o unto_o god_n by_o thy_o blood_n out_o of_o every_o kindred_n and_o tongue_n and_o people_n and_o nation_n 1._o the_o act_n or_o exercise_v of_o these_o holy_a one_o with_o their_o harp_n etc._n etc._n an_o they_o sing_v a_o new_a song_n where_o let_v we_o a_o little_a consider_v 1._o the_o person_n that_o sing_v 2._o their_o act_n or_o exercise_v itself_o 1._o the_o person_n that_o sing_v they_o the_o four_o live_a creature_n and_o four_o and_o twenty_o elder_n ver_fw-la 8._o or_o the_o saint_n ver_fw-la 8._o these_o be_v the_o harper_n these_o the_o singer_n here_o speak_v of_o even_o the_o holy_a and_o righteous_a one_o and_o they_o be_v oft_o call_v on_o to_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o give_v thanks_o unto_o he_o psal_n 30._o 4._o and_o 32._o 11._o and_o 33._o 1_o 2_o 3._o and_o 149._o 1_o 2_o 3._o indeed_o man_n general_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n as_o it_o be_v say_v sing_v unto_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o earth_n 1_o câ—ron_n 16._o 23._o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o god_n all_o you_o land_n sing_v forth_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n make_v his_o praise_n glorious_a psal_n 66._o 1_o 2._o and_o 68_o 32._o and_o 96._o 1_o 2._o and_o 98._o 14_a 5._o and_o psal_n 100_o 1_o 2._o but_o how_o can_v all_o man_n be_v call_v upon_o to_o sing_v or_o how_o can_v they_o meet_o do_v it_o who_o believe_v not_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o song_n to_o which_o i_o say_v 1._o there_o be_v good_a reason_n and_o cause_n for_o all_o so_o to_o do_v because_o christ_n have_v die_v for_o all_o yea_o rather_o be_v rise_v again_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14_o 15._o god_n so_o love_v the_o world_n that_o he_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n etc._n etc._n for_o god_n send_v not_o his_o son_n into_o the_o world_n to_o condemn_v the_o world_n but_o that_o the_o world_n through_o he_o may_v be_v save_v john_n 3._o 16_o 17._o and_o chap._n 4._o 42._o and_o christ_n have_v give_v his_o flesh_n for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o world_n and_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o john_n 6._o 51._o 1_o tim._n 2._o 4-6_a in_o which_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v manifest_v the_o love_n pity_n and_o kindness_n of_o he_o that_o â—its_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n that_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o all_o and_o love_v unto_o every_o man_n and_o hence_o all_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o come_v before_o his_o presence_n with_o sing_v tit._n 3._o 4._o heb._n 2._o 9_o psal_n 100_o 1_o 2_o 3_o 5._o and_o 145._o 8_o 9_o 1_o chron._n 16._o 23_o 24._o psal_n 113._o 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o in_o due_a time_n this_o be_v make_v know_v to_o all_o as_o they_o come_v to_o year_n of_o discretion_n in_o some_o measure_n i_o mean_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a to_o all_o psal_n 50._o 1._o prov._n 8._o 1-4-6_a rom._n 1._o 19_o 21._o christ_n be_v the_o true_a light_n that_o light_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o â—he_n world_n john_n 1._o 9_o and_o 8._o 12._o and_o especial_o he_o be_v discover_v his_o grace_n and_o love_n to_o all_o that_o have_v the_o scripture_n among_o they_o and_o the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o they_o that_o all_o may_v hear_v so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v say_v have_v they_o not_o hear_v yes_o very_o rom._n 10._o 18_o 19_o john_n 5._o 25._o jam._n 1._o 19_o and_o usual_o when_o they_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o reason_n and_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v so_o do_v be_v propound_v therewith_o as_o psal_n 47._o 15_a 6._o and_o 68_o 4._o 10_o 11_o 18-20-32_a and_o 96._o 1-10_a and_o 98._o 14_a 5._o 3._o herewith_o god_n be_v give_v his_o saving-grace_n that_o all_o may_v hear_v believe_v and_o sing_v praise_n and_o it_o be_v whole_o their_o own_o fault_n if_o they_o do_v not_o these_o thing_n the_o grace_n of_o god_n save_v or_o that_o bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n have_v appear_v tit._n 2._o 11._o the_o â—our_n now_o be_v when_o the_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o trespass_n â—ear_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o they_o may_v hear_v in_o hear_v and_o live_v john_n 5._o 25._o and_o 1._o 6_o 7._o and_o chap._n 6._o 27_o 29_o 32_o 33_o 49_o 50._o rom._n 8._o 6_o 8-13-17_a and_o therefore_o all_o may_v be_v call_v upon_o to_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 107._o 8-15-21-31_a but_o yet_o especial_o and_o most_o frequent_o the_o saint_n and_o righteous_a one_o be_v call_v upon_o excite_a and_o exhort_v so_o to_o do_v because_o 1._o they_o not_o only_o may_v but_o do_v know_v the_o joyful_a â—ound_n and_o so_o the_o good_a cause_n and_o reason_n why_o they_o shall_v sing_v forth_o the_o honour_n of_o his_o name_n 1_o john_n 5._o 20._o that_o the_o soul_n be_v without_o knowledge_n it_o be_v not_o good_a prov._n 19_o 2._o and_o god_n have_v no_o pleasure_n in_o fool_n in_o such_o as_o so_o remain_v though_o he_o have_v pity_n towards_o they_o eccles_n 5._o 14_a and_z 7_o 5._o but_o the_o saint_n have_v a_o understanding_n they_o know_v and_o believe_v the_o love_n wherewith_o god_n have_v love_v they_o and_o all_o man_n in_o send_v his_o son_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n 1_o john_n 4._o 14_o 16_o and_o therefore_o they_o especial_o be_v call_v upon_o to_o sing_v praise_n as_o it_o be_v say_v sing_v you_o praise_n with_o understanding_n or_o every_o one_o that_o have_v understanding_n psal_n 47._o 5_o 6._o 7._o and_o 89._o 15_o 16._o 1_o cor._n 14._o 15._o 2._o and_o through_o the_o knowledge_n and_o belief_n of_o god_n testimony_n they_o be_v make_v in_o christ_n and_o he_o be_v they_o 1_o cor._n 1._o 30_o 31._o and_o 3._o 23._o they_o have_v taste_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a 1_o pet._n 2._o 3._o and_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o peace_n in_o believe_v they_o rejoice_v with_o joy_n unspeakable_a and_o full_a of_o glory_n etc._n etc._n 1_o pet._n 1._o 8_o 9_o 10._o though_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o affliction_n be_v evil_a yet_o they_o have_v a_o merry_a heart_n and_o so_o a_o continual_a feast_n prov._n 15._o 13_o 15._o and_o be_v any_o man_n merry_a let_v he_o sing_v psalm_n jam._n 5._o 13._o bless_a be_v the_o people_n that_o know_v the_o joyful_a â—ound_n they_o shall_v walk_v o_o lord_n in_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n in_o thy_o name_n they_o shall_v rejoice_v all_o the_o day_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 89._o 15_o 17._o and_o 132._o 9_o 16._o and_o 30._o 4_o 5._o hab._n 3._o 16-19_a 3._o it_o be_v a_o become_a decent_a thing_n for_o they_o to_o sing_v praise_n as_o it_o be_v say_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n o_o you_o righteous_a for_o praise_n be_v comely_a for_o the_o upright_a praise_v the_o lord_n with_o the_o harp_n sing_v unto_o he_o a_o new_a song_n play_v skilful_o with_o a_o loud_a noise_n psal_n 33._o 1_o 3._o it_o be_v not_o comely_a for_o uther_n so_o to_o do_v who_o wilful_o abide_v in_o their_o ignorance_n and_o disobedience_n unto_o the_o wicked_a god_n â—aith_o what_o have_v thou_o to_o do_v to_o declare_v my_o statute_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v my_o covenant_n in_o thy_o mouth_n see_v thou_o hate_v instruction_n etc._n etc._n but_o whoso_o offer_v praise_n say_v the_o lord_n glorifi_v i_o and_o to_o he_o that_o dispose_v his_o way_n will_v i_o show_v the_o salvation_n
of_o christ_n the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o kingdom_n that_o move_v man_n to_o repent_v and_o turn_v to_o god_n hence_o whereas_o one_o evangelist_n say_v the_o apostle_n depart_v and_o go_v preach_v the_o gospel_n another_o say_v they_o go_v out_o and_o preach_v that_o man_n shall_v repent_v luk._n 9_o 2_o 6._o with_o mark_n 6._o 13._o thus_o when_o paul_n be_v send_v to_o turn_v the_o jew_n and_o gentile_n from_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o from_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n unto_o god_n and_o to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v repent_v and_o turn_v to_o god_n he_o declare_v the_o gospel_n to_o they_o say_v none_o other_o thing_n than_o those_o which_o the_o prophet_n and_o moses_n do_v say_v shall_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o christ_n shall_v suffer_v and_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o first_o that_o shall_v rise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o shall_v show_v light_n to_o the_o people_n and_o to_o the_o gentile_n in_o which_o god_n love_n be_v first_o and_o wonderful_o manifest_v acts._n 26._o 18_o 23._o it_o be_v the_o behold_v he_o who_o have_v be_v crucify_v for_o we_o as_o he_o be_v evident_o set_v forth_o before_o our_o eye_n in_o the_o gospel_n that_o turn_v the_o heart_n to_o he_o from_o all_o its_o wander_n and_o backslide_n &_o fill_n it_o with_o godly_a sorrow_n hence_o it_o be_v say_v they_o shall_v look_v upon_o i_o who_o they_o have_v pierce_v and_o they_o shall_v mourn_v for_o he_o as_o one_o mourn_v for_o his_o son_n and_o shall_v be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o he_o as_o one_o that_o be_v in_o bitterness_n for_o his_o first_o bear_v zech._n 12._o 10_o 14._o and_o ch_n 13._o 1._o remember_v therefore_o and_o repent_v rev._n 3._o 2_o 3._o jer._n 3._o 12_o 14._o joel_n 2._o 13_o 14._o 3._o in_o that_o he_o say_v remember_v and_o repent_v so_o he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o the_o end_n of_o our_o remember_v the_o lord_n death_n and_o the_o love_n therein_o commend_v shall_v be_v that_o we_o may_v consider_v our_o way_n and_o turn_v our_o foot_n to_o his_o testimny_n wherein_o soever_o they_o have_v be_v turn_v therefrom_o ps_n 119._o 59_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o remember_v as_o they_o do_v of_o who_o it_o be_v say_v when_o he_o slay_v they_o then_o they_o seek_v he_o and_o they_o remember_v that_o god_n be_v their_o rock_n that_o beget_v they_o nevertheless_o they_o do_v flatter_v he_o with_o their_o mouth_n and_o they_o lie_v unto_o he_o with_o their_o tongue_n for_o their_o heart_n be_v not_o right_a with_o he_o etc._n etc._n ps_n 78._o 34_o 37._o but_o we_o shall_v remember_v his_o name_n that_o good_a report_n give_v of_o he_o and_o receive_v and_o keep_v his_o law_n ps_n 119_o 55._o we_o shall_v in_o such_o manner_n and_o to_o such_o a_o end_n remember_v he_o that_o we_o may_v turn_v to_o he_o from_o all_o our_o transgression_n as_o the_o lord_n say_v to_o his_o people_n in_o former_a time_n remember_v these_o o_o jacob_n and_o israel_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o servant_n i_o have_v form_v thou_o thou_o be_v my_o servant_n o_o israel_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v forget_v of_o i_o i_o have_v blot_v out_o as_o a_o thick_a cloud_n thy_o transgression_n and_o as_o a_o cloud_n thy_o sin_n return_v unto_o i_o for_o i_o have_v redeem_v thou_o isay_n 44._o 21_o 22._o thus_o shall_v we_o remember_v the_o lovingkindness_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v repent_v and_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o return_v to_o our_o first_o love_n and_o not_o so_o remember_v it_o as_o to_o abuse_v his_o goodness_n and_o turn_v his_o grace_n into_o licentiousness_n rom._n 6._o 1_o 3._o ps_n 50._o 21._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o 4._o in_o that_o he_o give_v this_o counsel_n to_o they_o and_o say_v and_o repent_v so_o he_o give_v we_o to_o understand_v that_o though_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o he_o and_o backsliden_fw-mi from_o he_o yet_o we_o may_v possible_o lawful_o and_o successful_o repent_v and_o turn_v to_o he_o while_o it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o his_o grace_n there_o be_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n repentance_n preach_v to_o the_o worst_a of_o sinner_n even_o to_o jerusalem_n and_o suchlike_a heinous_a transgressor_n luke_n 24._o 47._o and_o god_n have_v exalt_v christ_n with_o his_o right_a hand_n a_o prince_n and_o saviour_n for_o to_o give_v repentance_n both_o the_o grace_n of_o repentance_n in_o turn_v man_n from_o their_o iniquity_n act_n 3._o 26._o and_o space_n of_o repentance_n also_o rev_n 2._o 21._o act_n 5._o 31._o he_o be_v seasonable_o and_o gracious_o turn_v sinner_n even_o backslide_a one_o also_o without_o which_o they_o can_v possible_o repent_v as_o be_v signify_v in_o what_o ephraim_n speak_v turn_v thou_o i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v turn_v for_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n my_o god_n sure_o after_o that_o i_o be_v turn_v i_o repent_v and_o after_o that_o i_o be_v instruct_v i_o smite_v upon_o my_o thigh_n etc._n etc._n jer._n 31._o 18_o 19_o his_o grace_n in_o due_a season_n do_v bring_v salvation_n to_o all_o man_n tit._n 2._o 11._o and_o while_o he_o be_v call_v upon_o man_n and_o command_v they_o to_o repent_v as_o he_o do_v all_o man_n everywhere_o act_v 17._o 30._o he_o exert_v his_o power_n and_o stretch_v forth_o his_o hand_n to_o enable_v man_n and_o empower_v they_o to_o what_o he_o require_v of_o they_o prov._n 1._o 19_o 24._o isay_n 50._o 1_o 2._o he_o be_v no_o hard_a man_n or_o austere_a master_n however_o wicked_a one_o think_v of_o he_o or_o represent_v he_o to_o be_v he_o do_v not_o reap_v where_o he_o have_v not_o sow_o nor_o gather_v where_o he_o have_v not_o straw_v but_o give_v liberal_o to_o all_o man_n and_o upbraid_v not_o jam._n 1._o 5._o and_o such_o as_o these_o may_v successful_o repent_v for_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o he_o of_o the_o sin_n reprove_v lam._n 3._o 40._o hos_fw-la 14._o 1_o 4._o he_o have_v receive_v gift_n for_o man_n yea_o for_o the_o rebellious_a also_o ps_n 68_o 18._o he_o be_v not_o only_o exalt_v to_o give_v repentance_n but_o also_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n act_n 5._o 31._o and_o ch_n 13._o 38_o 39_o joh._n 6._o 37._o and_o this_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o preciousness_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o that_o he_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n it_o open_v no_o door_n of_o repentance_n but_o clap_v the_o curse_n upon_o we_o but_o god_n have_v find_v out_o a_o ransom_n his_o justice_n be_v satisfy_v and_o his_o truth_n fulfil_v gal._n 3._o 10_o 13._o ps_n 85._o 10._o rom._n 3._o 25._o 1_o joh._n 2._o 2._o in_o that_o he_o say_v before_o i_o have_v against_o thou_o and_o after_o or_o else_o i_o will_v come_v etc._n etc._n he_o signify_v to_o we_o that_o it_o be_v of_o necessity_n that_o such_o as_o have_v backsliden_a from_o he_o do_v return_n from_o their_o iniquity_n unto_o he_o otherwise_o it_o will_v in_o conclusion_n be_v their_o ruin_n they_o must_v turn_v or_o die_v ezek._n 18._o 30_o 32._o and_o ch_n 33._o 11._o they_o must_v come_v to_o repentance_n or_o perish_v 2_o pet._n 3._o 9_o except_o such_o repent_v they_o will_v all_o perish_v as_o our_o saviour_n say_v to_o some_o luke_n 13._o 3_o 5._o see_v further_o the_o note_n on_o verse_n 16._o 3._o branch_n of_o the_o counsel_n and_o do_v the_o first_o work_n this_n be_v a_o further_a part_n of_o that_o good_a useful_a and_o needful_a counsel_n our_o saviour_n give_v to_o these_o he_o do_v take_v notice_n before_o that_o they_o have_v work_n and_o labour_n etc._n etc._n verse_n 2._o but_o here_o he_o intimate_v to_o we_o they_o be_v not_o the_o first-work_n not_o so_o excellent_a and_o acceptable_a as_o the_o first_o be_v and_o though_o their_o present_a work_n may_v be_v such_o as_o be_v good_a and_o right_n in_o themselves_o and_o so_o approve_v yet_o they_o be_v not_o perfect_a before_o god_n as_o rev._n 3._o 3._o yea_o though_o they_o may_v be_v right_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n as_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o they_o yet_o not_o do_v with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n and_o therefore_o reprovable_a 2_o chron._n 25._o 2._o but_o here_o he_o do_v exhort_v and_o counsel_v they_o to_o do_v the_o first_o work_n these_o be_v such_o it_o seem_v as_o be_v well-pleasing_a in_o his_o sight_n heb._n 13._o 21._o and_o from_o these_o they_o be_v decline_v and_o do_v not_o do_v they_o sure_o the_o first_o work_n and_o so_o all_o acceptable_a work_n unto_o he_o be_v such_o 1._o as_o be_v do_v in_o union_n with_o jesus_n christ_n as_o the_o apostle_n say_v we_o be_v his_o workmanship_n create_v in_o christ_n jesus_n unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v before_o prepare_v that_o we_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o eph._n 2._o 10._o acceptable_a work_n they_o be_v which_o