if_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n proceed_v from_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o heart_n receive_v as_o to_o make_v we_o low_a and_o vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o abase_v we_o in_o remembrance_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n wretchedness_n and_o enmity_n against_o he_o when_o he_o have_v this_o pity_n on_o we_o and_o love_n towards_o we_o and_o extend_v his_o mercy_n towards_o we_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o believe_v and_o embrace_v this_o pity_n love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n as_o to_o be_v move_v and_o lead_v thereby_o to_o be_v like_o merciful_a to_o such_o matt._n 5._o 43._o 44._o luke_n 6._o 32._o 36._o 1_o pet._n 2._o 21._o 24._o luke_n 18._o 32._o 35._o 2._o if_o man_n to_o who_o mean_n be_v use_v and_o to_o who_o we_o have_v do_v no_o injury_n but_o walk_v just_o and_o merciful_o towards_o they_o by_o yet_o foolish_a and_o disobedient_a and_o deceive_v and_o live_v in_o pleasure_n and_o sinful_a lust_n and_o hateful_a and_o hate_v etc._n etc._n and_o so_o injure_v and_o oppress_v we_o though_o the_o grace_n pity_n and_o love_n of_o god_n to_o us-ward_n when_o we_o be_v such_o in_o his_o patience_n towards_o we_o forbearance_n of_o we_o and_o pity_n and_o love_n with_o and_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n call_v and_o save_v we_o might_n and_o if_o hearty_o mind_v will_v move_v we_o to_o like_a patience_n forbearance_n love_n pity_n and_o extension_n of_o mercy_n and_o kindness_n to_o they_o yet_o if_o the_o proof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o we_o thereby_o be_v make_v vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n and_o keep_v in_o a_o acknowledgeing_a remembrance_n that_o we_o be_v such_o and_o so_o pâ—zing_a god_n patience_n and_o forbearance_n of_o we_o and_o his_o pity_n love_n and_o mercy_n in_o call_v and_o save_v we_o when_o such_o we_o shall_v not_o so_o believe_v and_o mind_v this_o mercy_n of_o he_o as_o to_o be_v frame_v to_o be_v like_o he_o in_o patience_n forbearance_n and_o mercy_n towards_o such_o tit._n 8._o 2._o 3._o 4._o 3._o if_o any_o appear_v notable_a sinner_n and_o transgressor_n such_o as_o mention_v 1_o tim._n 1._o 9_o 10._o though_o the_o great_a love_n of_o god_n to_o mankind_n in_o gift_n of_o his_o son_n to_o save_v sinner_n even_o the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n and_o he_o have_v dye_v for_o all_o and_o be_v the_o propiriation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n may_v move_v we_o and_o if_o hearty_o believe_v and_o mind_v will_v move_v we_o with_o love_n and_o compassion_n to_o hold_v forth_o the_o gospel_n so_o to_o they_o as_o not_o to_o give_v they_o peace_n and_o hope_n go_v on_o in_o those_o sin_n but_o to_o admonish_v they_o to_o repent_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n assure_v they_o therein_o christ_n will_v forgive_v and_o save_v they_o and_o renew_v they_o so_o christ_n himself_o preach_v the_o gospel_n to_o such_o mar._n 1._o 15._o yet_o if_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v in_o our_o heart_n with_o its_o discovery_n of_o the_o residue_n of_o our_o sinfulness_n and_o unworthiness_n so_o as_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o as_o the_o chief_a oâ—_n sinner_n and_o retain_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n against_o refuser_n and_o rebellious_a opposer_n we_o shall_v not_o so_o right_o and_o hearty_o believe_v as_o right_o with_o such_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n fear_n and_o confidence_n declare_v it_o to_o they_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 11._o 14._o 21._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 1._o 4._o so_o paul_n preach_v the_o gospel_n act._n 17._o 30._o 31._o and_o 14._o 15_o 16_o 17._o 1_o tim._n 1._o 9_o 12_o 15._o 4._o if_o we_o see_v a_o man_n live_v and_o converse_v among_o we_o commit_v some_o know_a sin_n that_o be_v grievous_a to_o we_o and_o we_o be_v move_v and_o think_v ourselves_o bind_v to_o reprove_v he_o for_o it_o though_o the_o charity_n of_o god_n in_o his_o mercy_n extend_v in_o his_o reprove_v we_o for_o our_o offence_n and_o forgive_a and_o heal_v we_o and_o our_o present_a need_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n may_v and_o if_o hearty_o mind_v will_v lead_v we_o in_o love_n â—ightly_o to_o reproof_n yet_o if_o we_o receive_v not_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n so_o as_o thereby_o to_o be_v abase_v in_o sight_n and_o remembrance_n of_o our_o own_o offence_n transgression_n and_o present_a annoyance_n with_o fleshly_a lust_n so_o free_o forgive_v we_o for_o christ_n sake_n that_o die_v for_o mankind_n and_o so_o for_o he_o as_o well_o as_o for_o we_o we_o will_v and_o shall_v be_v find_v want_v in_o love_n and_o pity_n and_o so_o not_o begin_v with_o ourselves_o to_o pull_v the_o beam_n out_o of_o our_o own_o eye_n we_o can_v see_v clear_o to_o pluck_v the_o moat_n oâ—t_v our_o brother_n eye_n and_o so_o our_o reproof_n will_v be_v unsavoury_a levit._n 19_o 17_o 18._o matt._n 7._o 1._o 2._o 3._o rom._n 2._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o 5._o if_o a_o brother_n through_o weakness_n or_o temptation_n be_v overtake_v with_o a_o fault_n though_o the_o charity_n of_o god_n and_o his_o free_a and_o abundant_a mercy_n patience_n and_o so_o giveness_n of_o we_o if_o hearty_o believe_v will_v in_o mind_v it_o breed_v such_o charity_n in_o we_o as_o will_v cover_v the_o multitude_n of_o infirmity_n and_o lead_v to_o patience_n forbearance_n and_o forgiveness_n as_o christ_n have_v do_v to_o we_o yet_o if_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o that_o we_o be_v abase_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o infirmity_n offence_n weakness_n unworthiness_n and_o liableness_n to_o temptation_n we_o shall_v not_o so_o mind_v the_o charity_n of_o god_n his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n in_o restore_v as_o to_o restore_v such_o a_o one_o with_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n coll._n 3._o 8_o 12_o 13._o gall._n 6._o 1_o 2_o 3._o 6._o if_o some_o brother_n be_v yet_o weak_a in_o the_o faith_n and_o discern_v not_o the_o whole_a of_o the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n though_o something_o oâ—_n it_o nor_o what_o the_o liberty_n give_v by_o christ_n be_v nor_o the_o difference_n between_o the_o liberty_n for_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n to_o be_v steadfast_a in_o and_o the_o liberty_n for_o meat_n drink_n day_n etc._n etc._n to_o be_v take_v or_o lay_v aside_o as_o may_v serve_v for_o furtherance_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o our_o special_a liberty_n whence_o some_o difference_n of_o persuasion_n among_o those_o that_o believe_v jesus_n to_o be_v the_o christ_n and_o love_v he_o and_o desire_n and_o endeavour_v according_a to_o their_o light_n to_o serve_v he_o though_o the_o knowledge_n and_o beleif_n of_o the_o redemption_n wrought_v by_o christ_n and_o his_o purchase_n and_o right_n of_o lordship_n and_o his_o free_a dispense_n of_o and_o give_v the_o knowledge_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o his_o ready_a acceptance_n of_o such_o as_o by_o it_o come_v to_o he_o and_o that_o he_o will_v not_o break_v the_o bruised_a reed_n nor_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n he_o be_v the_o upholder_n of_o all_o etc._n etc._n 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in_o love_n and_o pity_n so_o to_o love_v tender_a and_o care_n for_o the_o weak_a that_o we_o may_v not_o offend_v but_o edefy_v they_o rom._n 14._o 1_o 12_o 15_o 19_o 22_o 23._o and_o 15._o 1_o 2_o 3._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 5._o 8._o 14._o 7._o if_o any_o brethren_n be_v poor_a and_o distress_a and_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o mercy_n and_o relief_n to_o be_v extend_v to_o they_o for_o relief_n though_o the_o love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o we_o ward_v believe_v and_o how_o the_o lord_n christ_n become_v poor_a to_o make_v we_o â—ich_a and_o that_o all_o we_o have_v be_v his_o gift_n and_o yet_o whatever_o we_o give_v for_o his_o sake_n he_o accept_v as_o give_v to_o himself_o
in_o imbrace_v the_o testimony_n he_o embrace_v these_o reprove_v effect_n and_o according_o hold_v forth_o the_o testimony_n with_o such_o reproof_n from_o in_o and_o so_o call_v man_n to_o believe_v and_o yet_o as_o rub_v â—â—lt_v on_o thing_n meet_v it_o to_o make_v the_o salt_n enter_v and_o take_v place_n for_o salt_v so_o as_o need_n be_v affliction_n and_o correction_n serve_v to_o press_v home_o those_o reproof_n and_o sit_v for_o yield_v to_o their_o efficacy_n and_o be_v ordinary_o use_v in_o such_o salt_a reproof_n when_v not_o ready_o receive_v and_o so_o much_o say_v for_o our_o understanding_n what_o be_v mean_v by_o salt_n here_o concern_v which_o 2._o the_o affirmation_n be_v that_o salt_n be_v good_a that_o be_v retain_v its_o salâ—nâ—â—s_n which_o be_v likewise_o affirm_v luk._n 14._o 34._o as_o thing_n be_v say_v to_o be_v good_a that_o be_v good_a for_o the_o end_n to_o which_o use_v so_o salt_n be_v good_a not_o to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n but_o to_o salt_n or_o season_n sacrifice_n offer_v to_o god_n levit._n 2._o 13._o salt_n be_v good_a not_o to_o be_v the_o food_n to_o seed_v on_o for_o preservation_n of_o life_n and_o strength_n but_o to_o season_v the_o food_n eat_v to_o that_o end_n joh_n 6._o 6._o so_o the_o discover_v reproof_n of_o the_o testimony_n receive_v and_o the_o efficacy_n thereof_o embrace_v be_v good_a prov._n 6._o 23._o and_o 25._o 12._o so_o affliction_n to_o bow_v the_o heart_n and_o press_v home_o these_o reproof_n and_o efficacy_n and_o fit_a to_o embrace_v and_o yield_v up_o thereto_o be_v good_a psal_n 119._o 67._o 68_o 71._o 72_o 75._o lam._n 31._o psal_n 94_o 12._o so_o beleiver_n hold_v forth_o the_o word_n of_o life_n so_o as_o their_o word_n be_v gracious_a season_v with_o salt_n so_o as_o to_o convince_v the_o unbeleiver_n the_o world_n and_o minister_v grace_n to_o such_o as_o hearken_v to_o they_o be_v good_a and_o a_o mercy_n to_o such_o where_o they_o be_v pâ—o._n 25._o 12_o and_o 27._o 5._o 6_o and_o 28_o 23._o jer._n 23_o and_o 17._o lam._n 2._o 14._o so_o conformity_n to_o christ_n in_o suffer_v for_o he_o and_o the_o gospel_n sake_n bear_v the_o reproach_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v good_a act_v 9_o 14._o 15._o gall._n 6._o 14._o phill._n 3._o 10._o revel_v 7._o 14_o 5._o and_o the_o beleiver_n minister_a they_o and_o affliction_n and_o the_o cross_n of_o christ_n in_o conformity_n to_o it_o be_v good_a good_a not_o to_o such_o or_o for_o life_n and_o acceptance_n or_o raise_v confidence_n from_o christ_n and_o he_o crucify_v as_o now_o the_o fountain_n of_o fullness_n at_o the_o father_n right_a hand_n be_v that_o but_o good_a to_o salt_n and_o season_v we_o for_o feed_v on_o that_o food_n and_o to_o salt_n and_o season_v our_o offering_n and_o sacrifice_n and_o service_n that_o we_o may_v more_o ready_o receive_v the_o cleanse_n by_o his_o blood_n and_o offer_v our_o service_n only_o in_o his_o name_n and_o by_o he_o and_o so_o this_o salt_n be_v good_a and_o embrace_v and_o retain_v in_o ourselves_o will_v season_v we_o and_o all_o thing_n to_o we_o which_o mind_v the_o death_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n for_o we_o we_o in_o mind_v the_o discovery_n of_o his_o grace_n do_v mind_n and_o receive_v also_o its_o discovery_n of_o filth_n in_o we_o and_o our_o way_n and_o receive_v the_o same_o with_o its_o reproof_n and_o efficacy_n it_o will_v season_v our_o understanding_n right_o to_o know_v christ_n and_o his_o gracious_a mind_n discover_v prov._n 15._o 32._o and_o 1._o 23._o and_o sit_v and_o lead_v the_o heart_n to_o reâ—â—eve_v of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n dispense_v in_o the_o testimony_n prov._n 6._o 23._o and_o 9_o 6_o 9_o and_o frame_v the_o mind_n and_o will_v to_o deny_v itself_o â—nd_v submit_v to_o be_v at_o the_o dispose_n and_o under_o the_o guidance_n of_o god_n job_n 42._o 6._o 2_o sam._n 15._o 25_o 26._o and_o 16._o 10_o 11_o 12._o 1_o sam._n 3_o 18._o isa_n 6._o 9_o 8._o and_o 39_o 8._o and_o it_o season_n with_o fervour_n and_o zeal_n 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christ_n as_o he_o in_o who_o all_o fullness_n and_o true_a helpfulness_n be_v and_o so_o edge_v and_o incline_v the_o heart_n and_o afflication_n with_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o that_o in_o christ_n prov._n 27._o 6_o 7._o isa_n 4._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o phil._n 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o and_o so_o clear_v the_o eye_n to_o see_v sin_n foul_a yet_o pardonable_a and_o incline_v for_o grace_n so_o to_o deny_v ungodly_a and_o worldly_a lust_n that_o they_o may_v live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n etc._n etc._n as_o have_v be_v show_v dent._n 9_o 7_o 9_o ezra_n 9_o 5_o 8._o and_o so_o likewise_o 2._o it_o season_v to_o receive_v mercy_n and_o favour_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a with_o own_v once_o own_o unworthiness_n of_o the_o least_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n great_a mercy_n and_o free_a love_n that_o with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n purchase_v we_o and_o so_o they_o for_o we_o and_o for_o his_o sake_n free_o in_o the_o same_o love_n give_v they_o to_o we_o and_o so_o it_o preserve_v from_o be_v puff_v up_o by_o any_o of_o they_o receive_v incline_v to_o carefulness_n of_o the_o right_a use_n with_o render_v all_o the_o praise_n to_o god_n gen._n 32._o 10._o 1_o cor._n 17._o 16_o 17._o 18._o luke_n 1._o 4._o 3._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 6._o 7._o 8._o 9_o 10._o 3._o it_o season_v our_o recieve_a affliction_n as_o alter_v by_o christ_n from_o be_v curse_n and_o sign_n of_o hatred_n to_o be_v instrument_n of_o blessing_n and_o fruit_n of_o love_n in_o fatherly_a correction_n to_o form_v we_o to_o the_o mind_n of_o christ_n who_o have_v have_v experience_n of_o they_o and_o know_v how_o to_o pity_v and_o help_v we_o be_v fill_v with_o spirit_n and_o grace_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o they_o and_o do_v we_o good_a by_o they_o heb._n 12._o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o and_o 2._o 18._o jam._n 1._o 2_o 3_o 12._o 4._o it_o season_v our_o be_v hold_v the_o reproach_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o suffering_n undergo_v for_o hold_v forth_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o do_v righteousness_n as_o great_a riches_n and_o special_a favour_n conser_v on_o we_o in_o pass_v through_o suffering_n to_o conform_v we_o to_o he_o in_o suffering_n and_o death_n that_o we_o may_v be_v conform_v to_o he_o in_o resurrection_n and_o glory_n act_v 9_o 15_o 16._o and_o 5._o 41._o heb._n 11._o 25_o 26_o 27._o gall._n 6._o 14._o rom._n 6._o 4_o 5._o 2_o tim._n 2._o 11_o 12._o and_o it_o likewise_o season_n 5._o to_o behold_v unbeliever_n foolish_a and_o disobedient_a one_o and_o to_o walk_v towards_o they_o as_o object_n of_o pity_n and_o compassion_n as_o glass_n to_o see_v and_o remembrance_n of_o we_o what_o we_o be_v and_o what_o in_o mercy_n god_n have_v deliver_v we_o from_o as_o motive_n to_o use_v mercy_n and_o pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o such_o as_o god_n have_v do_v to_o we_o yea_o to_o love_n and_o do_v good_a to_o enemy_n as_o god_n have_v do_v to_o we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n as_o trial_n how_o far_o we_o be_v become_v like_o god_n in_o mercy_n patience_n and_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n 5._o discover_v what_o humility_n self_n denial_n mercy_n meekness_n patience_n long_a suffering_n overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n and_o what_o thankfulness_n to_o god_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v like_o he_o his_o grace_n have_v effect_v in_o we_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 11_o 14._o tit._n 3._o 3_o 4._o yea_o also_o 6._o it_o season_v to_o behold_v unseigned_a beleiver_n as_o fit_a object_n to_o be_v delightful_o love_v tender_a help_v receive_v into_o fellowship_n as_o be_v not_o only_o purchase_v of_o god_n by_o the_o blood_n
salt_n with_o its_o saltness_n that_o our_o member_n on_o earth_n may_v be_v mortify_v and_o give_v up_o as_o weapon_n of_o righteousness_n unto_o righteousness_n pro._n 26._o 3._o coll._n 3._o 5._o 6._o rom._n 6._o 16._o 19_o therefore_o in_o obedience_n to_o our_o saviour_n command_n let_v we_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o that_o be_v let_v we_o have_v it_o in_o our_o mind_n persuasion_n and_o usefulness_n as_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o truth_n and_o righteousness_n of_o the_o spirit_n reprove_v discovery_n in_o the_o testimony_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o it_o as_o mention_v chapter_n 4._o at_o 1._o 2_o 3._o have_v they_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o and_o so_o have_v in_o we_o even_o all_o of_o they_o namely_o 1._o that_o low_a and_o base_a estimate_n of_o ourselves_o as_o adam_n son_n of_o our_o wisdom_n as_o folly_n our_o strength_n weakness_n our_o best_a deed_n as_o filthy_a rag_n our_o sin_n vile_a ourselves_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a which_o be_v discover_v to_o we_o and_o effect_v in_o we_o in_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n crucify_a for_o we_o isa_n 53._o 6._o 2_o cor._n 5._o 14._o rom._n 7._o 14._o 24._o 25._o 2._o that_o more_o vile_a estimate_n and_o judge_v ourselves_o base_a and_o vile_a in_o respect_n of_o our_o willing_a sin_v after_o we_o come_v to_o understanding_n and_o have_v mean_n use_v towards_o we_o which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o and_o by_o the_o appearance_n of_o the_o infinite_a mercy_n love_n and_o compassion_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n to_o manward_n in_o call_v we_o thereby_o when_o we_o be_v such_o foolish_a and_o disobedient_a one_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n tit._n 3._o 3_o 4_o 5._o 3._o that_o far_o low_a estimate_n of_o ourselves_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o short_a answer_v that_o grace_n and_o great_a scantiness_n in_o likeness_n to_o he_o and_o many_o unkind_a usage_n and_o ill_a requital_n of_o his_o love_n be_v in_o this_o respect_n with_o the_o former_a the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n which_o the_o infinite_a riches_n and_o excellency_n of_o his_o grace_n dispense_v and_o continue_v to_o such_o unworthy_a and_o ill_a requite_v once_o do_v in_o such_o appearance_n of_o it_o effect_v in_o we_o 1_o tim._n 1._o 15._o 4._o that_o contempt_n and_o low_a estimate_n of_o the_o fellowship_n friendship_n applause_n honour_n dignity_n riches_n and_o pleasure_n of_o this_o world_n and_o all_o the_o conceit_a righteousness_n and_o privilege_n thereof_o which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o and_o by_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n as_o discover_v in_o the_o whole_a of_o the_o testimony_n of_o he_o to_o we_o phil._n 3._o 3._o 7_o 8_o 9_o 5._o that_o abhor_v and_o hatred_n of_o idolatry_n perjury_n blasphemy_n profaneness_n murder_n adultery_n lie_v oppression_n covetousness_n drunkness_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o the_o appearance_n and_o dispensation_n and_o our_o receipt_n of_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o forgiveness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o hope_v give_v we_o psal_n 119._o 110._o 128._o 6._o that_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o need_n that_o poorness_n of_o spirit_n with_o prize_v of_o and_o hunger_a after_o christ_n and_o his_o righteousness_n which_o be_v by_o his_o grace_n effect_v in_o we_o by_o and_o in_o our_o receive_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n in_o believe_v isa_n 4._o 2._o psal_n 119._o 123_o 124._o and_o herewith_o that_o loathe_n of_o ourselves_o and_o love_n of_o he_o and_o his_o word_n and_o way_n psal_n 119._o 98_o etc._n etc._n 7._o that_o persuasion_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o terribleness_n of_o the_o second_o death_n with_o tremble_v at_o his_o word_n and_o judgement_n that_o be_v effect_v in_o we_o in_o our_o behold_n and_o belief_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o his_o testimony_n when_o he_o draw_v we_o in_o to_o believe_v in_o he_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 10._o 11._o psal_n 119._o 119_o 120._o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o to_o say_v we_o have_v have_v but_o let_v we_o have_v all_o these_o habituate_v and_o dwell_v in_o we_o in_o usefulness_n as_o mention_v chap._n 4._o and_o so_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o to_o move_v we_o hereto_o the_o command_n of_o our_o deer_n and_o love_a saviour_n so_o earnest_o press_v may_v be_v enough_o to_o prevail_v with_o we_o it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o equal_a and_o yet_o a_o word_n or_o two_o more_o may_v be_v add_v to_o warn_v we_o as_o that_o 1._o it_o be_v require_v in_o and_o suitable_a to_o the_o teach_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n who_o in_o discovery_n of_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christ_n the_o wisdom_n love_n mercy_n riches_n of_o grace_n righteousness_n and_o life_n in_o christ_n and_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n in_o he_o to_o be_v desire_v behold_v and_o receive_v do_v therein_o and_o thereby_o discover_v folly_n in_o we_o and_o way_n as_o foreshew_v with_o such_o strength_n of_o he_o as_o in_o accept_v we_o may_v in_o that_o season_n turn_v at_o his_o reproof_n in_o disow_v and_o so_o deny_v our_o own_o wisdom_n thought_n desire_n design_n and_o way_n which_o if_o then_o we_o do_v not_o the_o spirit_n will_v not_o be_v pour_v forth_o to_o we_o to_o make_v know_v his_o mind_n in_o his_o word_n and_o teach_v we_o so_o as_o this_o be_v suitable_a to_o his_o teach_n and_o the_o way_n to_o understand_v and_o receive_v the_o same_o prov._n 1._o 22_o 23_o 24._o and_o 10._o 17._o and_o 12._o 1._o and_o 15._o 31._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o 2._o the_o have_v this_o saltness_n in_o we_o be_v very_o needful_a and_o necessary_a for_o we_o there_o be_v in_o we_o of_o that_o self_n wisdom_n will_n and_o sinful_a just_n proceed_v from_o the_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o the_o spirit_n in_o the_o testimony_n discover_v sinful_a and_o to_o be_v deny_v which_o if_o not_o deny_v on_o his_o reproof_n we_o can_v neither_o receive_v his_o tender_a knowledge_n grace_n teach_n and_o life_n nor_o walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n in_o his_o teach_n but_o certain_o errâ—_n and_o go_v astray_o prov._n 1._o 29._o 32_o and_o 3._o 7_o 8._o and_o 10._o 17._o tit._n 2._o 11_o 12._o for_o 1._o the_o pride_n and_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o we_o in_o the_o flesh_n will_v â—ise_v up_o in_o its_o just_n even_o when_o we_o be_v hear_v read_v or_o meditate_v of_o the_o spirit_n testimony_n and_o his_o mind_n and_o saying_n stir_v with_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o ability_n to_o understand_v with_o readiness_n to_o sancy_v a_o understanding_n joâ—_a 11._o 12._o and_o a_o think_v we_o know_v before_o that_o know_v â—ath_v its_o save_a work_n in_o we_o gall._n 6._o 3._o 1_o cor._n 8._o 23._o yea_o a_o presume_v to_o be_v salt_v and_o season_v the_o say_n of_o the_o testimony_n which_o be_v to_o salt_n and_o season_v we_o which_o not_o receive_v we_o count_v hard_a dangerous_a and_o absurd_a and_o so_o will_v be_v season_v they_o to_o make_v they_o easy_a and_o safe_a to_o our_o conception_n john_n 33._o 27._o and_o 21._o 22._o prov._n 3._o 2._o 6._o isa_n 40._o 13._o 14._o with_o other_o vain_a thought_n and_o just_n many_o which_o if_o at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o testimony_n we_o do_v not_o disow_v and_o deny_v we_o certain_o ere_o it_o and_o can_v right_o receive_v his_o grace_n save_o to_o ourselves_o nor_o be_v accept_v of_o god_n psal_n 2._o 3._o nor_o find_v knowledge_n pro._n 15._o 12._o 31._o 32._o and_o 14._o 6._o and_o 12._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 3._o 18._o 19_o 2._o this_o pride_n and_o corrupt_a disposition_n stir_v and_o move_v when_o god_n in_o the_o mean_n be_v by_o and_o according_a to_o the_o testimony_n tender_v to_o we_o forgiveness_n mercy_n peace_n instruction_n consolation_n and_o spiritual_a gift_n and_o when_o we_o approach_v to_o god_n in_o hear_v prayer_n praise_n or_o fellowship_n with_o brethren_n and_o when_o we_o be_v declare_v the_o word_n to_o other_o etc._n etc._n to_o conceit_n of_o our_o own_o furniture_n and_o ability_n to_o receive_v and_o do_v to_o aspire_v after_o more_o then_o see_v in_o the_o testimony_n to_o desire_n of_o applanse_n to_o one_o self_n vain_a glory_n selâ—advancement_n and_o prehemenency_n above_o other_o and_o many_o wander_n and_o fleshly_a lust_n beside_o rom._n 7._o 21._o 23._o 1_o cor._n 4._o 6._o gall._n 1._o 11._o and_o 5._o 17._o 4._o and_o 4._o 2._o 3._o which_o if_o not_o deny_v at_o the_o reproof_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o that_o testimony_n etc._n etc._n 3._o in_o that_o which_o pertain_v to_o one_o self_n for_o conversation_n and_o manage_n affair_n in_o this_o life_n this_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o the_o flesh_n raise_v motion_n of_o pride_n self_n exaltation_n and_o satisfy_n and_o so_o to_o inordinate_a affection_n
might_n and_o if_o beleiving_o mind_v will_v move_v we_o ready_o to_o extend_v mercy_n according_a to_o our_o ability_n yet_o if_o their_o proof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o thereby_o we_o be_v make_v base_a and_o vile_a in_o our_o own_o eye_n as_o unworthy_a to_o be_v make_v his_o steward_n of_o any_o thing_n and_o for_o our_o abuse_n of_o that_o commit_v to_o our_o stewardship_n he_o may_v just_o deprive_v we_o of_o all_o and_o how_o long_o it_o shall_v continue_v with_o we_o and_o what_o evil_a may_v be_v on_o earth_n soon_o and_o we_o deprive_v of_o power_n to_o do_v good_a we_o know_v not_o and_o refuse_v a_o present_a opportunity_n when_o ability_n give_v as_o we_o have_v too_o often_o do_v deserve_v to_o be_v deny_v and_o deprive_v of_o it_o when_o we_o will_v nor_o can_v that_o we_o retain_v help_v we_o without_o his_o blessing_n and_o we_o shall_v have_v judgement_n merciless_a that_o show_v no_o mercy_n &c_n &c_n if_o we_o be_v not_o thus_o salt_v and_o season_v we_o shall_v not_o so_o mind_v his_o mercy_n to_o we_o as_o to_o be_v find_v merciful_a as_o he_o be_v merciful_a but_o if_o we_o show_v any_o meâ—cy_n it_o will_v be_v either_o out_o of_o necessity_n or_o constraint_n or_o spare_o with_o scantness_n oâ—_n with_o grudge_v and_o murmur_v or_o as_o if_o we_o give_v of_o our_o own_o absolute_o and_o with_o desire_n to_o be_v see_v of_o man_n and_o have_v praise_n of_o man_n and_o boast_v and_o lift_v up_o ourselves_o or_o upbraid_a and_o defame_v such_o as_o need_v it_o 2_o cor._n 8._o 9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o and_o 9_o 5._o 6_o 7._o 1_o pet._n 4._o 10._o matt._n 26._o 35._o 45._o pro._n 3._o 27._o 28._o and_o 27._o 1._o eccles_n 11._o 1._o 2._o 1_o john_n 3._o 17._o jam._n 2._o 13._o 8._o if_o the_o sore_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o nation_n we_o live_v in_o though_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n displeasure_n thereby_o and_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v provoke_v such_o a_o love_a merciful_a patient_a and_o long_a suffering_n god_n to_o smite_v and_o the_o misery_n of_o man_n if_o according_a to_o his_o word_n mind_v may_v move_v and_o cause_v our_o heart_n to_o tremble_v at_o his_o woâ—d_n and_o judgement_n and_o fill_v we_o with_o mourning_n for_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v provoke_v he_o and_o for_o the_o calamity_n and_o distress_n of_o the_o people_n and_o with_o pity_n and_o compassion_n towards_o the_o afflict_a and_o so_o to_o receive_v correction_n humble_v ourselves_o under_o his_o mighty_a hand_n and_o draw_v nigh_o to_o he_o in_o confess_v and_o bewail_v our_o sin_n and_o pray_v earnest_o for_o we_o mercy_n in_o forgiveness_n and_o heal_a and_o so_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n to_o turn_v from_o our_o evil_a way_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n and_o so_o give_v he_o no_o â—est_n till_o he_o he_o all_o the_o nation_n yet_o if_o the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n be_v not_o so_o receive_v as_o thereby_o we_o see_v the_o corrupt_a disposition_n in_o our_o own_o natural_a heart_n and_o our_o own_o have_v two_o much_o yield_v to_o it_o and_o so_o see_v the_o plague_n of_o ove_z own_o heart_n our_o own_o sore_n and_o how_o by_o neglect_n of_o so_o great_a salvation_n and_o unkind_a requital_n of_o his_o love_n and_o grievance_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o conform_v in_o many_o thing_n to_o the_o fashion_n of_o the_o world_n since_o light_v and_o mercy_n give_v we_o and_o so_o aâ—e_v the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n and_o deserve_v even_o the_o so_o arrest_v judgement_n iâ—_n not_o thus_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o affect_v in_o our_o own_o thought_n of_o god_n displeasure_n testify_v nor_o in_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n that_o have_v provoke_v it_o nor_o with_o the_o misery_n as_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o child_n like_o and_o brotherly_a grief_n for_o the_o dishonour_n do_v to_o god_n the_o bâ—eaches_n of_o his_o law_n our_o own_o and_o breathrens_n sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o nation_n nor_o with_o compassion_n and_o pity_n towards_o man_n and_o such_o dread_n of_o god_n judgement_n as_o to_o be_v lead_v â—ightly_o to_o receive_v correction_n and_o draw_v near_o to_o god_n in_o confess_v our_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o and_o seek_v his_o face_n for_o ourselves_o and_o the_o nation_n and_o so_o to_o turn_v from_o our_o evil_a design_n and_o way_n and_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n according_a to_o his_o word_n but_o rather_o be_v lay_v the_o great_a blame_n on_o other_o as_o the_o great_a sinner_n and_o cause_n of_o the_o judgement_n and_o think_v it_o more_o needful_a for_o they_o to_o be_v afflict_v and_o fast_o and_o to_o pray_v for_o removeal_v then_o for_o ourselves_o and_o so_o they_o to_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n of_o which_o we_o not_o so_o guilty_a 1_o king_n 8._o 37._o 40._o 2_o corn._n 6._o 28._o 31._o and_o 7._o 14._o jam._n 4._o 7._o 8._o 9_o 10._o lam._n 3._o 1._o 2_o 3._o hab._n 3._o 5._o 16._o 2_o sam._n 24._o 17._o 1_o cor._n 5._o 1._o 2._o 2_o cor._n 12._o 21._o but_o i_o will_v proceed_v no_o far_o in_o particular_n see_v there_o be_v that_o in_o we_o for_o which_o we_o need_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o without_o receive_v they_o to_o be_v frame_v by_o they_o we_o can_v have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o so_o that_o our_o saviour_n saying_n and_o order_n in_o give_v this_o commandment_n be_v needful_a admonitory_a and_o instructive_a and_o the_o one_o observe_v fit_v to_o observe_v the_o other_o which_o else_o will_v not_o be_v observe_v therefore_o let_v we_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o and_o peace_n one_o with_o another_o and_o therefore_o have_v i_o be_v so_o large_a in_o this_o and_o plain_a to_o instruct_v and_o move_v we_o to_o have_v salt_n in_o ourselves_o though_o etc._n etc._n chap._n vii_o a_o clear_v this_o discourse_n from_o some_o suppose_a harshness_n i_o can_v be_v ignorant_a that_o some_o conceive_v this_o harsh_a and_o not_o gospel-like_a for_o some_o have_v plain_o vent_v so_o much_o as_o to_o instance_n and_o answer_n *_o 1._o some_o think_v it_o be_v a_o put_v beleiver_n under_o the_o law_n which_o will_v gender_v to_o bondage_n gail_n 4._o 21._o 31._o answ_n there_o be_v great_a difference_n between_o be_v under_o the_o law_n to_o the_o law_n which_o gender_v to_o bondage_n and_o without_o law_n to_o god_n which_o gender_n to_o filth_n and_o profaneness_n and_o be_v not_o without_o law_n to_o god_n but_o under_o the_o law_n to_o christ_n which_o be_v profitable_a for_o we_o 1_o cor_n 9_o 21._o and_o we_o be_v yet_o not_o whole_o spiritual_a but_o partly_o carnal_a and_o though_o in_o spirit_n not_o make_v free_a from_o the_o power_n dominion_n and_o charge_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n for_o righteousness_n sake_n yet_o the_o body_n dead_a because_o of_o sin_n and_o to_o be_v keep_v in_o subjection_n and_o no_o far_a to_o be_v make_v free_a by_o we_o then_o by_o the_o spirit_n operation_n make_v free_a in_o and_o for_o service_n spiritual_o perform_v rom._n 7._o 14._o 25._o 1_o cor._n 9_o 27._o and_o the_o law_n be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a and_o there_o be_v good_a usefulness_n of_o it_o if_o lawful_o use_v 1_o tim._n 1._o 8._o for_o it_o be_v good_a to_o discover_v our_o sin_n against_o it_o and_o short_a come_n of_o it_o to_o slay_v we_o of_o all_o hope_n in_o ourselves_o of_o life_n or_o in_o our_o own_o do_n and_o show_v we_o our_o desert_n of_o curse_n and_o need_v of_o christ_n its_o end_n be_v for_o righteousness_n to_o drive_v to_o christ_n gall._n 2._o 19_o rom._n 10._o 2._o 3._o 4._o so_o as_o we_o may_v acknowledge_v the_o law_n good_a holy_a and_o just_a and_o confess_v our_o carnality_n and_o sin_n and_o desert_n of_o curse_n it_o discover_v and_o fly_v to_o christ_n that_o be_v once_o under_o the_o law_n and_o die_v and_o suffer_v the_o curse_n for_o sinner_n and_o so_o redeem_v we_o from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o so_o believe_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n believe_v in_o he_o for_o pardon_n righteousness_n and_o life_n in_o which_o the_o law_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o life_n in_o christ_n not_o our_o reason_n will_v make_v we_o free_a from_o the_o law_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n and_o the_o spirit_n also_o will_v afford_v we_o that_o righteousness_n which_o the_o law_n require_v and_o will_v not_o work_v in_o we_o rom._n 7._o 14._o 25._o and_o 8._o 1._o 2_o 3_o 4._o and_o 3._o 25._o gall._n 3._o 14._o 2_o cor_fw-la 5._o 21._o so_o as_o even_o these_o command_n also_o be_v a_o good_a role_n for_o the_o exercise_n of_o charity_n 1_o tim._n 1._o 5._o 6_o 8_o rom._n 13._o 8._o 9_o 10._o ephes_n 6._o
that_o will_v not_o magnify_v and_o be_v tie_v up_o to_o that_o foâ—m_n and_o outward_a order_n they_o prescribe_v this_o be_v more_o heinous_a and_o provoke_a then_o the_o former_a and_o then_o no_o maâ—vel_n though_o he_o smite_v with_o the_o pestilence_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o we_o for_o such_o thing_n be_v so_o bite_v one_o another_o this_o be_v worse_o than_o those_o evil_n mention_v rom._n 14._o and_o 1_o cor._n 11._o 28._o 32._o gall._n 5._o 11._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 6._o 8._o isa_n 6._o 6._o 5._o and_o all_o proceed_n from_o way_n give_v to_o pride_n prov._n 13._o 10._o and_o not_o discern_v the_o lord_n body_n 1_o cor._n 11._o 18._o 19_o 29._o 30._o etc._n etc._n *_o 2._o when_o beleiver_n be_v put_v up_o for_o their_o teacher_n and_o their_o teacher_n not_o content_a with_o their_o office_n of_o ministration_n and_o therein_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ_n to_o preach_v and_o magnify_v he_o as_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o be_v themselves_o the_o beleiver_n servant_n â—or_a his_o sake_n and_o as_o brethren_n with_o they_o but_o will_v be_v as_o lord_n over_o god_n heritage_n usurp_a dominion_n over_o the_o faith_n of_o beleiver_n 2_o cor._n 1._o 24._o and_o 4._o 5._o 1_o tim._n 3._o 5._o 1_o pet._n 5._o 3._o jude_n 6._o and_o so_o aspire_v to_o be_v in_o the_o place_n of_o the_o mediator_n the_o great_a prophet_n and_o high_a pâ—iest_n of_o the_o house_n of_o god_n type_v out_o of_o old_a by_o moses_n and_o aaron_n deut._n 18._o 15._o 19_o act._n 3._o 22._o 23._o hebr._n 7._o and_o 5._o 1._o 10._o and_o 3._o 1._o the_o sin_n type_v out_o in_o the_o aspire_n of_o chorah_n the_o levite_n jud._n 11._o yea_o some_o teacher_n palliate_v this_o sin_n and_o teach_v fales_o that_o such_o priest_n may_v bear_v â—ule_n by_o their_o mean_n and_o the_o people_n love_v to_o have_v it_o so_o which_o call_v for_o dreadful_a glague_n jer._n 5._o 30._o 31._o and_o this_o not_o in_o one_o or_o two_o sort_n of_o beleiver_n but_o in_o any_o sort_n of_o they_o and_o their_o teacher_n for_o we_o find_v the_o perstilence_n send_v and_o destroy_v many_o thousand_o of_o those_o that_o be_v our_o type_n for_o this_o sin_n how_o much_o more_o when_o the_o truth_n itself_o be_v come_v and_o we_o so_o transgress_v against_o it_o numb_a 16._o 9_o 10._o 11._o 41._o 49._o and_o these_o writ_n for_o our_o example_n that_o we_o may_v fear_v sore_a destruction_n if_o as_o they_o against_o the_o tip_n we_o so_o sin_v against_o the_o truth_n so_o clear_o display_v 1_o cor._n 10._o 6._o 11._o heb._n 23._o and_o 12._o 25._o *_o 3._o when_o man_n refuse_v to_o be_v under_o that_o yoke_n of_o worldly_a power_n governor_n and_o government_n for_o the_o outward_a man_n which_o god_n have_v put_v they_o under_o and_o they_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o god_n have_v submit_v to_o though_o he_o be_v a_o heathen_a governor_n the_o power_n that_o â—â—e_v in_o be_v in_o chief_a authority_n be_v of_o god_n and_o his_o ordinance_n that_o we_o shall_v submit_v and_o not_o reject_v not_o resist_v such_o cast_n off_o and_o not_o submit_v to_o bear_v this_o yoke_n be_v a_o heinous_a sin_n against_o which_o god_n have_v threaten_v and_o on_o such_o execute_v the_o pestilence_n how_o much_o more_o when_o governor_n be_v profess_a christian_n to_o despise_v dominion_n speak_v evil_a of_o dignity_n etc._n etc._n ezek._n 17._o 7._o 13._o 14._o 15._o 21._o with_o jerm_n 21._o 6._o 8._o 9_o and_o 32._o 2._o rom._n 13._o 1._o 2._o 2_o pet._n 2._o 10._o 11._o 12._o jude_n 8._o 9_o *_o 4._o when_o profess_a christian_n and_o beleiver_n join_v with_o worshipper_n of_o idol_n and_o fall_v with_o tâ—â—m_n to_o commit_v spiritual_a and_o corporal_a whoredom_n and_o so_o to_o idolatry_n uncleanness_n &c_n &c_n when_o such_o thing_n commit_v by_o they_o for_o such_o sin_n god_n have_v smite_v four_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o yea_o three_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o of_o they_o in_o one_o day_n with_o the_o pestilence_n numb_a 25._o 3._o 6._o 9_o and_o this_o set_v forth_o for_o our_o example_n 1_o coâ—_n 10._o *_o 5._o when_o on_o the_o pinch_a smart_n and_o feaâ—_n of_o some_o great_a distress_n prince_n and_o people_n have_v make_v a_o promise_n and_o covenant_n according_a to_o god_n command_n to_o grant_v peace_n liberty_n and_o freedom_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o imbondaged_a neighbour_n subject_n and_o servant_n and_o begin_v to_o do_v it_o and_o when_o some_o freedom_n from_o the_o affliction_n and_o fear_n and_o some_o rest_n be_v obtain_v than_o they_o return_v again_o to_o oppress_v and_o embodage_n these_o poor_a subject_n servant_n and_o neighbour_n for_o such_o transgression_n the_o lord_n have_v threaten_v and_o execute_v the_o pastilence_n jer._n 37._o 3._o 11._o with_o 34._o 8._o 11._o 15._o 16._o 17._o neither_o will_v prayer_n with_o fast_v prevail_v till_o this_o be_v repent_v isa_n 58._o 3._o 6._o *_o 6._o when_o ruler_n and_o people_n grow_v proud_a of_o and_o glory_n and_o boast_v of_o or_o confide_v in_o multitude_n of_o warrior_n ammunition_n etc._n etc._n 2_o sam._n 24._o 2._o 15._o 1_o cron._n 21._o 3._o 12_o 14._o now_o it_o appear_v by_o god_n own_o word_n express_o that_o every_o or_o any_o of_o these_o sin_n commit_v deserve_v and_o may_v be_v punish_v with_o the_o pestilence_n how_o much_o more_o when_o most_o or_o all_o of_o they_o be_v not_o only_o find_v in_o a_o nation_n but_o so_o general_o that_o they_o may_v be_v call_v national_a sin_n yea_o and_o also_o when_o among_o profess_a beleiver_n hardly_o any_o to_o be_v find_v that_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o one_o or_o two_o of_o these_o sin_n if_o not_o more_o yea_o when_o hereby_o also_o even_o all_o those_o sin_n mention_v in_o the_o whole_a 22._o chapter_n of_o ezekiel_n be_v find_v in_o a_o nation_n be_v not_o the_o pestilence_n right_o and_o just_o execute_v on_o we_o yea_o to_o convince_v we_o that_o no_o soâ—t_n may_v be_v liâ—ted_v up_o to_o justify_v themselves_o on_o some_o of_o all_o sort_n of_o we_o which_o to_o such_o as_o be_v opposeâ—s_n of_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n may_v prove_v a_o occasion_n of_o harden_v themselves_o because_o they_o see_v some_o of_o those_o they_o oppose_v smite_v as_o well_o as_o some_o of_o themselves_o which_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o not_o receive_v reproof_n and_o cause_n of_o be_v judicial_o harden_v which_o threaten_v still_o soâ—er_a judgement_n and_o which_o be_v yet_o worst_a of_o all_o though_o all_o this_o appear_v and_o the_o pestilence_n still_o slay_v yet_o by_o all_o this_o our_o uncircumcised_a heart_n be_v not_o so_o humble_v as_o by_o his_o reproof_n so_o to_o receive_v correction_n as_o to_o lay_v a_o side_n our_o pride_n and_o be_v break_v of_o our_o design_n and_o way_n and_o so_o draw_v nigh_o to_o god_n in_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o trust_v in_o his_o mercy_n which_o threaten_v not_o only_a pestilence_n but_o great_a judgement_n and_o desolation_n levit._n 26._o 25._o 32._o so_o that_o i_o hope_v this_o consider_v that_o not_o only_o this_o plain_a discourse_n but_o even_o by_o such_o as_o have_v in_o themselves_o more_o salt_n saltness_n than_o i._o it_o will_v be_v account_v necessary_a to_o press_v the_o reproof_n of_o instruction_n to_o be_v receive_v with_o its_o efficacy_n so_o salt_n and_o its_o saltness_n to_o be_v in_o we_o yea_o for_o our_o after_o warning_n even_o when_o we_o be_v heal_v of_o this_o plaâ—ge_n chap._n viii_o conclusion_n to_o conclude_v i_o desire_v myself_o and_o other_o serious_o to_o consider_v our_o saviour_n so_o serious_a admonition_n and_o warning_n of_o danger_n so_o vehement_o and_o often_o press_v with_o council_n give_v here_o verse_n 42._o to_o 48._o and_o his_o affirmation_n vers_fw-la 49_o 50._o every_o one_o shall_v be_v salt_v with_o fire_n and_o every_o sacrifice_n shall_v be_v salt_v with_o salt_n salt_n be_v good_a but_o if_o the_o salt_n have_v lose_v its_o saltness_n wherewith_o will_v you_o season_v it_o have_v salt_n in_o yourselves_o and_o have_v peace_n one_o with_o another_o and_o for_o some_o help_n in_o this_o consideration_n consider_v what_o be_v say_v in_o this_o whole_a discourse_n about_o it_o which_o though_o but_o plain_a and_o weak_a yet_o may_v be_v some_o help_n it_o serious_o peruse_v wherefore_o to_o close_v up_o altogether_o i_o pray_v and_o beseech_v you_o with_o i_o let_v we_o every_o one_o serious_o attend_v to_o mind_n and_o so_o receive_v 1._o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n in_o what_o he_o become_v suffer_v and_o have_v do_v for_o we_o and_o what_o he_o thereby_o be_v become_v and_o do_v in_o heaven_n for_o we_o and_o from_o heaven_n to_o we_o and_o what_o he_o will_v do_v at_o his_o come_n again_o mind_n this_o and_o believe_v for_o truth_n every_o say_n thereof_o for_o this_o be_v the_o voice_n of_o