himself_o extreme_o upon_o a_o mistake_n oedip._n the_o child_n jesus_n be_v bear_v a_o king_n but_o it_o be_v a_o king_n of_o all_o the_o world_n not_o confine_v within_o the_o limit_n of_o a_o province_n like_o the_o weak_a beauty_n of_o a_o torch_n to_o shine_v in_o one_o room_n but_o like_o the_o sun_n his_o empire_n be_v over_o all_o the_o world_n and_o if_o herod_n will_v have_v become_v but_o his_o tributary_n and_o pay_v he_o the_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o lord_n he_o shall_v have_v have_v better_a condition_n 〈◊〉_d than_o under_o caesar_n and_o yet_o have_v be_v as_o absolute_a in_o his_o own_o jewry_n as_o he_o be_v before_o his_o kingdom_n be_v not_o of_o this_o world_n and_o he_o that_o give_v heavenly_a kingdom_n to_o all_o his_o servant_n will_v not_o have_v stoop_v to_o have_v take_v up_o herod_n petty_a 〈◊〉_d coronet_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o very_a vanity_n which_o ambition_n seek_v so_o it_o be_v a_o shadow_n that_o disturb_v and_o discompose_v all_o its_o motion_n and_o apprehension_n 8._o and_o the_o same_o mistake_v cause_v calamity_n to_o descend_v upon_o the_o church_n for_o some_o of_o the_o persecution_n commence_v upon_o pretence_n christianity_n be_v a_o enemy_n to_o government_n but_o the_o pretence_n be_v infinite_o unreasonable_a and_o therefore_o have_v the_o fate_n of_o senseless_a allegation_n it_o disband_v present_o for_o no_o external_a accident_n do_v so_o incorporate_a the_o excellency_n of_o christ_n religion_n into_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n as_o the_o innocency_n of_o the_o man_n their_o inoffensive_a deportment_n the_o modesty_n of_o their_o design_n their_o great_a humility_n and_o obedience_n a_o life_n express_o in_o enmity_n and_o contestation_n against_o secular_a ambition_n and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v that_o the_o mingle_v humane_a interest_n with_o religion_n will_v deface_v the_o image_n christ_n have_v stamp_v upon_o it_o certain_a it_o be_v the_o metal_n be_v much_o abate_v by_o so_o impure_a allay_n while_o the_o christian_a prince_n serve_v his_o end_n of_o ambition_n and_o bear_v arm_n upon_o his_o neighbour_n country_n for_o the_o service_n of_o religion_n make_v christ_n kingdom_n to_o invade_v herod_n right_n and_o in_o the_o state_n ecclesiastical_a secular_a interest_n have_v so_o deep_a a_o 〈◊〉_d portion_n that_o there_o be_v snare_n lay_v to_o tempt_v a_o persecution_n and_o man_n be_v invite_v to_o sacrilege_n while_o the_o revenue_n of_o a_o church_n be_v a_o fair_a fortune_n for_o a_o prince_n i_o make_v no_o scruple_n to_o find_v fault_n with_o painter_n that_o picture_n the_o poor_a saint_n with_o rich_a garment_n for_o though_o they_o deserve_v better_o yet_o they_o have_v but_o poor_a one_o and_o some_o have_v be_v tempt_v to_o cheat_v the_o saint_n not_o out_o of_o ill_a will_n to_o his_o sanctity_n but_o love_n to_o his_o shrine_n and_o to_o the_o beauty_n of_o the_o clothes_n with_o which_o some_o imprudent_a person_n have_v of_o old_a time_n dress_v their_o image_n so_o it_o be_v in_o the_o fate_n of_o the_o church_n persecution_n and_o the_o robe_n of_o christ_n be_v her_o portion_n and_o her_o clothing_n and_o when_o she_o be_v dress_v up_o in_o gawdy_a fortune_n it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o she_o deserve_v but_o yet_o sometime_o it_o be_v occasion_n that_o the_o devil_n cheat_v she_o of_o her_o holiness_n and_o the_o man_n of_o the_o world_n sacrilegious_o cheat_v she_o of_o her_o riches_n and_o then_o when_o god_n have_v reduce_v she_o to_o that_o poverty_n he_o first_o promise_v and_o intend_v to_o she_o the_o persecution_n cease_v and_o sanctity_n return_v and_o god_n curse_v the_o sacrilege_n and_o stir_v up_o man_n mind_n to_o religious_a donative_n and_o all_o be_v well_o till_o she_o grow_v rich_a again_o and_o if_o it_o be_v dangerous_a in_o any_o man_n to_o be_v rich_a and_o discompose_v his_o step_n in_o his_o journey_n to_o eternity_n it_o be_v not_o then_o so_o proportionable_a to_o the_o analogy_n of_o christ_n poverty_n and_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o church_n to_o be_v sedulous_a in_o acquire_v great_a temporalty_n and_o put_v prince_n in_o jealousy_n and_o state_n into_o care_n for_o security_n lest_o all_o the_o temporal_a shall_v run_v into_o ecclesiastical_a possession_n 9_o if_o the_o church_n have_v by_o the_o active_a piety_n of_o a_o credulous_a a_o pious_a and_o less-observant_a age_n be_v endow_v with_o great_a possession_n she_o have_v rule_n enough_o and_o poor_a enough_o and_o necessity_n enough_o to_o dispend_v what_o she_o have_v with_o advantage_n to_o religion_n but_o then_o all_o she_o get_v by_o it_o be_v the_o trouble_n of_o a_o unthankful_a a_o suspect_a and_o unsatisfy_a dispensation_n and_o the_o church_n be_v make_v by_o evil_a person_n a_o scene_n of_o ambition_n and_o stratagem_n and_o to_o get_v a_o german_a bishopric_n be_v to_o be_v a_o prince_n and_o to_o defend_v with_o inducere_fw-la niceness_n and_o suit_n of_o law_n every_o custom_n or_o lesser_a rite_n even_o to_o the_o breach_n of_o charity_n and_o the_o scandal_n of_o religion_n be_v call_v a_o duty_n and_o every_o single_a person_n be_v bind_v to_o forgive_v injury_n and_o to_o quit_v his_o right_n rather_o than_o his_o charity_n but_o if_o it_o be_v not_o a_o duty_n in_o the_o church_n also_o in_o they_o who_o life_n shall_v be_v excellent_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o example_n i_o will_v fain_o know_v if_o there_o be_v not_o great_a care_n take_v to_o secure_v the_o ecclesiastical_a revenue_n than_o the_o public_a charity_n and_o the_o honour_n of_o religion_n in_o the_o strict_a piety_n of_o the_o clergy_n for_o as_o the_o not_o engage_v in_o suit_n may_v occasion_v bold_a people_n to_o wrong_v the_o church_n so_o the_o necessity_n of_o engage_v be_v occasion_n of_o lose_v charity_n and_o of_o great_a scandal_n i_o find_v not_o fault_n with_o a_o free_a revenue_n of_o the_o church_n it_o be_v in_o some_o sense_n necessary_a to_o governor_n and_o to_o preserve_v the_o consequent_n of_o their_o authority_n but_o i_o represent_v that_o such_o thing_n be_v occasion_n of_o much_o mischief_n to_o the_o church_n and_o less_o holiness_n and_o in_o all_o case_n respect_n shall_v be_v have_v to_o the_o design_n of_o christianity_n to_o the_o prophecy_n of_o jesus_n to_o the_o promise_a lot_n of_o the_o church_n to_o the_o danger_n of_o riches_n to_o the_o excellency_n and_o advantage_n and_o reward_n of_o poverty_n and_o if_o the_o church_n have_v enough_o to_o perform_v all_o her_o duty_n and_o obligation_n cheerful_o let_v she_o of_o all_o society_n be_v soon_o content_a if_o she_o have_v plenty_n let_v she_o use_v it_o temperate_o and_o charitable_o if_o she_o have_v not_o let_v she_o not_o be_v querulous_a and_o troublesome_a but_o however_o it_o will_v be_v think_v upon_o that_o though_o in_o judge_v the_o quantum_fw-la of_o the_o church_n portion_n the_o world_n think_v every_o thing_n too_o much_o yet_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a we_o do_v not_o judge_v every_o thing_n too_o little_a and_o if_o our_o fortune_n be_v safe_a between_o envy_n and_o contempt_n it_o be_v much_o mercy_n if_o it_o be_v despicable_a it_o be_v safe_a for_o ecclesiastic_n though_o it_o may_v be_v accidental_o inconvenient_a or_o less_o profitable_a to_o other_o but_o if_o it_o be_v great_a public_a experience_n have_v make_v remonstrance_n that_o it_o mingle_v with_o the_o world_n and_o durty_n those_o finger_n which_o be_v instrumental_a in_o consecration_n and_o the_o more_o solemn_a rite_n of_o christianity_n 10._o jesus_n flee_v from_o the_o persecution_n as_o he_o do_v not_o stand_v it_o out_o so_o he_o do_v not_o stand_v out_o against_o it_o he_o be_v careful_a to_o transmit_v no_o precedent_n or_o encouragement_n of_o resist_v tyrannous_a prince_n when_o they_o offer_v violence_n to_o religion_n and_o our_o life_n he_o will_v not_o stand_v dispute_v for_o privilege_n nor_o call_v in_o auxiliary_n from_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n who_o can_v have_v spare_v he_o many_o legion_n of_o angel_n every_o single_a spirit_n be_v able_a to_o have_v defeat_v all_o herod_n power_n but_o he_o know_v it_o be_v a_o hard_a lesson_n to_o learn_v patience_n and_o all_o the_o excuse_n in_o the_o world_n will_v be_v seek_v out_o to_o discourage_v such_o a_o doctrine_n by_o which_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o die_v or_o lose_v all_o we_o have_v or_o suffer_v inconvenience_n at_o the_o will_n of_o a_o tyrant_n we_o need_v no_o authentic_a example_n much_o less_o doctrine_n to_o invite_v man_n to_o war_n from_o which_o we_o see_v christian_a prince_n can_v be_v restrain_v with_o the_o engagement_n and_o peaceful_a theorem_n of_o a_o excellent_a and_o a_o holy_a religion_n nor_o subject_n keep_v from_o rebel_a by_o the_o interest_n of_o all_o religion_n in_o the_o world_n nor_o by_o the_o necessity_n and_o reasonableness_n of_o obedience_n nor_o the_o endearment_n of_o
tremulous_a and_o so_o be_v the_o most_o holy_a and_o eminent_a religious_a person_n more_o full_a of_o awfulness_n and_o fear_v and_o modesty_n and_o humility_n so_o that_o in_o true_a divinity_n and_o right_n speak_v there_o be_v no_o such_o thing_n as_o the_o unitive_a way_n of_o religion_n save_v only_o in_o the_o effect_n of_o duty_n obedience_n and_o the_o express_v of_o the_o precise_a virtue_n of_o religion_n meditation_n in_o order_n to_o a_o good_a life_n let_v they_o be_v as_o exalt_v as_o the_o capacity_n of_o the_o person_n and_o subject_n will_v endure_v up_o to_o the_o height_n of_o contemplation_n but_o if_o contemplation_n come_v to_o be_v a_o distinct_a thing_n and_o something_o beside_o or_o beyond_o a_o distinct_a degree_n of_o virtuous_a meditation_n it_o be_v lose_v to_o all_o sense_n and_o religion_n and_o prudence_n let_v no_o man_n be_v hasty_a to_o eat_v of_o the_o fruit_n of_o paradise_n before_o his_o time_n 28._o and_o now_o i_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o enumerate_v the_o bless_a fruit_n of_o holy_a meditation_n for_o it_o be_v a_o grace_n that_o be_v instrumental_a to_o all_o effect_n to_o the_o production_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o the_o extinction_n of_o all_o vice_n and_o by_o consequence_n the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n within_o we_o be_v the_o natural_a or_o proper_a emanation_n from_o the_o frequent_a exercise_n of_o this_o duty_n only_o it_o have_v something_o particular_o excellent_a beside_o its_o general_a influence_n for_o meditation_n be_v that_o part_n of_o prayer_n which_o knit_v the_o soul_n to_o its_o right_a object_n and_o confirm_v and_o make_v actual_a our_o intention_n and_o devotion_n meditation_n be_v the_o tongue_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o language_n of_o our_o spirit_n and_o our_o wander_a thought_n in_o prayer_n be_v but_o the_o neglect_v of_o meditation_n and_o recession_n from_o that_o duty_n and_o according_a as_o we_o neglect_v meditation_n so_o be_v our_o prayer_n imperfect_a meditation_n be_v the_o soul_n of_o prayer_n and_o the_o intention_n of_o our_o spirit_n but_o in_o all_o other_o thing_n meditation_n be_v the_o instrument_n and_o conveyance_n it_o habituate_v our_o affection_n to_o heaven_n it_o have_v permanent_a content_n it_o produce_v constancy_n of_o purpose_n despise_v of_o thing_n below_o inflame_a desire_n of_o virtue_n love_v of_o god_n self-denial_n humility_n of_o understanding_n and_o universal_a correction_n of_o our_o life_n and_o manner_n the_o prayer_n holy_a and_o eternal_a jesus_n who_o whole_a life_n and_o doctrine_n be_v a_o perpetual_a sermon_n of_o holy_a life_n a_o treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o a_o repository_n of_o divine_a material_n for_o meditation_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o understand_v diligence_n and_o attention_n to_o consider_v care_v to_o lay_v up_o and_o carefulness_n to_o reduce_v to_o practise_v all_o those_o action_n discourse_n and_o pious_a lesson_n and_o intimation_n by_o which_o thou_o do_v express_o teach_v or_o tacit_o imply_v or_o mysterious_o signify_v our_o duty_n let_v my_o understanding_n become_v as_o spiritual_a in_o its_o employment_n and_o purpose_n as_o it_o be_v immaterial_a in_o its_o nature_n fill_v my_o memory_n as_o a_o vessel_n of_o election_n with_o remembrance_n and_o notion_n high_o compunctive_a and_o great_o incentive_a of_o all_o the_o part_n of_o 〈◊〉_d let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o my_o soul_n instruct_v my_o knowledge_n sanctify_v my_o thought_n guide_v my_o affection_n direct_v my_o will_n in_o the_o choice_n of_o virtue_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o great_a employment_n of_o my_o life_n to_o meditate_v in_o thy_o law_n to_o study_v thy_o preceptive_a will_n to_o understand_v even_o the_o nicety_n and_o circumstantial_o of_o my_o duty_n that_o ignorance_n may_v neither_o occasion_v a_o sin_n nor_o become_v a_o punishment_n take_v from_o i_o all_o vanity_n of_o spirit_n lightness_n of_o fancy_n curiosity_n and_o impertinency_n of_o inquiry_n illusion_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o fantastic_a deception_n let_v my_o thought_n be_v as_o my_o religion_n plain_a honest_a pious_a simple_a prudent_a and_o charitable_a of_o great_a employment_n and_o force_n to_o the_o production_n of_o virtue_n and_o extermination_n of_o vice_n but_o suffer_v no_o transportation_n of_o sense_n and_o vanity_n nothing_o great_a than_o the_o capacity_n of_o my_o soul_n nothing_o that_o may_v minister_v to_o any_o intemperances_n of_o spirit_n but_o let_v i_o be_v whole_o inebriate_v with_o love_n and_o that_o love_v whole_o spend_v in_o do_v such_o action_n as_o best_o please_v thou_o in_o the_o condition_n of_o my_o infirmity_n and_o the_o security_n of_o humility_n till_o thou_o shall_v please_v to_o draw_v the_o curtain_n and_o reveal_v thy_o interior_a beauty_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o eternal_a glory_n which_o grant_v for_o thy_o mercy_n be_v sake_n o_o holy_a and_o eternal_a jesus_n amen_n the_o goodly_a cedar_n of_o apostolic_a &_o catholic_n episcopacy_n compare_v with_o the_o modern_a shoot_v &_o slip_v of_o divide_a novelty_n in_o the_o church_n before_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o apostle_n live_v in_o rama_fw-mi be_v there_o a_o voice_n hear_v lamentation_n and_o weep_v and_o great_a mourning_n â—â—â—hel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o sect_n vi_o of_o the_o death_n of_o the_o holy_a innocent_n or_o the_o babe_n of_o bethlehem_n and_o the_o flight_n of_o jesus_n into_o egypt_n the_o kill_v the_o infant_n s_o mat._n 2._o 18_o in_o rama_fw-mi be_v there_o a_o voice_n hear_v lamentation_n and_o weep_v and_o great_a mourning_n rachel_n weep_v for_o her_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o the_o flight_n into_o egypt_n s._n mat._n 2._o 14._o when_o he_o arise_v he_o take_v the_o young_a child_n and_o his_o mother_n by_o night_n and_o depart_v into_o egypt_n 1._o all_o this_o while_n herod_n wait_v for_o the_o return_n of_o the_o wise_a man_n that_o they_o may_v give_v direction_n where_o the_o child_n do_v lie_v and_o his_o sword_n may_v find_v he_o out_o with_o a_o certain_a and_o direct_a execution_n but_o when_o he_o see_v that_o he_o be_v mock_v of_o the_o wise_a man_n he_o be_v exceed_v wroth_a for_o it_o now_o begin_v to_o deserve_v his_o trouble_n when_o his_o purpose_n which_o be_v most_o secret_a begin_v to_o be_v contradict_v and_o divert_v with_o a_o prevention_n as_o if_o they_o be_v resist_v by_o a_o all-seeing_a and_o almighty_a providence_n he_o begin_v to_o suspect_v the_o hand_n of_o heaven_n be_v in_o it_o and_o see_v there_o be_v nothing_o for_o his_o purpose_n to_o be_v act_v unless_o he_o can_v dissolve_v the_o golden_a chain_n of_o predestination_n herod_n believe_v the_o divine_a oracle_n foretell_v that_o a_o king_n shall_v be_v bear_v in_o bethlehem_n and_o yet_o his_o ambition_n have_v make_v he_o so_o stupid_a that_o he_o attempt_v to_o cancel_v the_o decree_n of_o heaven_n for_o if_o he_o do_v not_o believe_v the_o prophecy_n why_o be_v he_o trouble_v if_o he_o do_v believe_v they_o how_o can_v he_o possible_o hinder_a that_o event_n which_o god_n have_v foretell_v himself_o will_v certain_o bring_v to_o pass_v 2._o and_o therefore_o since_o god_n already_o have_v hinder_v he_o from_o the_o execution_n of_o a_o distinguish_a sword_n he_o resolve_v to_o send_v a_o sword_n of_o indiscrimination_n and_o confusion_n hope_v that_o if_o he_o kill_v all_o the_o babe_n of_o bethlehem_n this_o young_a king_n reign_n also_o shall_v soon_o determine_v he_o therefore_o send_v forth_o and_o 〈◊〉_d all_o the_o child_n that_o be_v in_o bethlehem_n and_o all_o the_o coast_n thereof_o from_o two_o year_n old_a and_o under_o according_a to_o the_o time_n which_o he_o have_v diligent_o inquire_v of_o the_o wise_a man_n for_o this_o execution_n be_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o second_o 〈◊〉_d year_n after_o christ_n nativity_n as_o in_o all_o probability_n we_o guess_v not_o at_o the_o two_o year_n end_n as_o some_o suppose_v because_o as_o his_o malice_n be_v subtle_a so_o he_o intend_v it_o shall_v be_v secure_a and_o though_o he_o have_v be_v diligent_a in_o his_o inquiry_n and_o be_v near_o the_o time_n in_o his_o computation_n yet_o he_o that_o be_v never_o spare_v of_o the_o life_n of_o other_o will_v now_o to_o secure_v his_o kingdom_n rather_o overact_v his_o severity_n for_o some_o month_n than_o by_o do_v execution_n but_o just_a to_o the_o tittle_n of_o his_o account_n hazard_v the_o escape_n of_o the_o messiah_n 3._o this_o execution_n be_v sad_a cruel_a and_o universal_a no_o abatement_n make_v for_o the_o dire_a shrieking_n of_o the_o mother_n no_o tender-hearted_a soldier_n be_v employ_v no_o hard-hearted_a person_n be_v soften_v by_o the_o weep_a eye_n and_o pity-begging_a look_n of_o those_o mother_n that_o wonder_v how_o it_o be_v possible_a any_o person_n shall_v hurt_v their_o pretty_a suckling_n no_o
say_n of_o the_o apostle_n of_o put_v on_o christ_n in_o baptism_n put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n etc._n etc._n for_o these_o only_o signify_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o design_n on_o god_n part_n and_o the_o endeavour_n and_o duty_n on_o man_n we_o be_v then_o consign_v to_o our_o duty_n and_o to_o our_o reward_n we_o undertake_v one_o and_o have_v a_o title_n to_o the_o other_o and_o though_o man_n of_o ripeness_n and_o reason_n enter_v instant_o into_o their_o portion_n of_o work_n and_o have_v present_a use_n of_o the_o assistance_n and_o something_o of_o their_o reward_n in_o hand_n yet_o we_o can_v conclude_v that_o those_o that_o can_v do_v it_o 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o baptize_v right_o because_o they_o be_v not_o in_o capacity_n to_o put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n in_o righteousness_n that_o be_v in_o a_o actual_a holy_a life_n for_o they_o may_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n in_o baptism_n just_a as_o they_o be_v rise_v with_o christ_n which_o because_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o faith_n before_o it_o be_v do_v in_o real_a event_n and_o it_o may_v be_v do_v by_o sacrament_n and_o design_n before_o it_o be_v do_v by_o a_o proper_a faith_n so_o also_o may_v our_o put_n on_o the_o new_a man_n be_v it_o be_v do_v sacramental_o and_o that_o part_n which_o be_v whole_o the_o work_n of_o god_n do_v only_o antedate_v the_o work_n of_o man_n which_o be_v to_o succeed_v in_o its_o due_a time_n and_o be_v after_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o prevent_a grace_n but_o this_o be_v by_o the_o bye_n in_o order_n to_o the_o present_a article_n baptism_n be_v by_o 〈◊〉_d call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o participation_n of_o the_o lord_n resurrection_n 25._o five_o and_o last_o by_o baptism_n we_o be_v save_v that_o be_v we_o be_v bring_v from_o death_n to_o life_n 〈◊〉_d and_o that_o be_v the_o first_o resurrection_n and_o we_o be_v bring_v from_o death_n to_o life_n hereafter_o by_o virtue_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n into_o which_o in_o baptism_n we_o enter_v and_o be_v preserve_v from_o the_o second_o death_n and_o receive_v a_o glorious_a and_o a_o eternal_a life_n he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v say_v our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o according_a 5._o to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o by_o the_o wash_n of_o regeneration_n and_o renow_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n 26._o after_o these_o great_a blessing_n so_o plain_o testify_v in_o scripture_n and_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o primitive_a church_n which_o be_v regular_o consign_v and_o bestow_v in_o baptism_n i_o shall_v less_o need_v to_o descend_v to_o temporal_a blessing_n or_o rare_a contingency_n or_o miraculous_a event_n or_o probable_a notice_n of_o thing_n less_o certain_a of_o this_o nature_n be_v those_o story_n record_v in_o the_o write_n of_o the_o church_n that_o constantine_n be_v cure_v of_o a_o leprosy_n in_o baptism_n 7._o theodosius_n recover_v of_o his_o disease_n be_v baptize_v by_o the_o bishop_n of_o thessalonica_n and_o a_o paralytic_a jew_n be_v cure_v as_o soon_o as_o he_o become_v a_o christian_a and_o be_v baptize_v by_o atticus_n of_o cp_n and_o bishop_n arnulph_n baptise_v a_o leper_n also_o cure_v he_o say_v vincentius_n bellovacensis_n it_o be_v more_o considerable_a which_o be_v general_o and_o pious_o believe_v by_o very_a many_o eminent_a person_n in_o the_o church_n that_o at_o our_o baptism_n god_n assign_v a_o angel-guardian_n for_o then_o the_o catechumen_n be_v make_v a_o servant_n and_o a_o brother_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o angel_n be_v sure_a not_o to_o want_v the_o aid_n of_o they_o who_o pitch_n their_o tent_n round_o about_o they_o that_o 7._o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o this_o guard_n and_o ministry_n be_v then_o appoint_v when_o themselves_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o promise_n and_o their_o title_n to_o salvation_n be_v huge_o agreeable_a to_o the_o word_n of_o s._n paul_n be_v they_o not_o all_o minister_a spirit_n send_v forth_o to_o minister_v 14._o to_o they_o who_o shall_v be_v heir_n of_o salvation_n where_o it_o appear_v that_o the_o title_n to_o the_o inheritance_n be_v the_o title_n to_o this_o ministry_n and_o therefore_o must_v begin_v and_o end_v together_o but_o i_o insist_v not_o on_o this_o though_o it_o seem_v to_o i_o huge_o probable_a all_o these_o blessing_n put_v into_o one_o syllabus_n have_v give_v to_o baptism_n many_o honourable_a appellative_n in_o scripture_n and_o other_o 2._o divine_a writer_n call_v it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d dionyl_n sacramentum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d &_o 〈◊〉_d salutis_fw-la a_o new_a birth_n a_o regeneration_n a_o renovation_n a_o chariot_n gram._n carry_v we_o to_o god_n the_o great_a circumcision_n a_o circumcision_n make_v without_o hand_n the_o key_n of_o the_o kingdom_n the_o paranymph_n of_o the_o kingdom_n the_o earnest_a of_o our_o inheritance_n the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n the_o robe_n of_o light_n the_o sacrament_n of_o a_o new_a life_n and_o of_o eternal_a salvation_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o be_v celestial_a water_n spring_v from_o the_o side_n of_o the_o rock_n upon_o which_o the_o church_n be_v build_v when_o the_o rock_n be_v smite_v with_o the_o rod_n of_o god_n 27._o it_o remain_v now_o that_o we_o inquire_v what_o concern_v our_o duty_n and_o in_o what_o person_n or_o in_o what_o disposition_n baptism_n produce_v all_o these_o glorious_a effect_n for_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o church_n work_n in_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n but_o yet_o only_o upon_o such_o as_o be_v servant_n of_o christ_n and_o hinder_v not_o the_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n for_o the_o water_n of_o the_o font_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o sacrament_n be_v indeed_o to_o wash_v away_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o purify_v our_o soul_n but_o not_o unless_o we_o have_v a_o mind_n to_o be_v purify_v the_o sacrament_n work_v pardon_n for_o they_o that_o hate_v their_o sin_n and_o procure_v grace_n for_o they_o that_o love_v it_o they_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o sin_n must_v repent_v of_o they_o and_o renounce_v they_o and_o they_o must_v make_v a_o profession_n of_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n and_o give_v or_o be_v give_v up_o to_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n and_o then_o they_o be_v right_o dispose_v he_o that_o believe_v and_o be_v baptize_v shall_v be_v save_v say_v christ_n and_o s._n peter_n call_v 16._o out_o to_o the_o whole_a assembly_n repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v every_o one_o of_o you_o concern_v this_o 38._o justin_n martyr_n give_v the_o same_o account_n of_o the_o faith_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n whosoever_o be_v persuade_v and_o believe_v those_o thing_n to_o be_v true_a which_o be_v deliver_v and_o speak_v by_o we_o and_o undertake_v to_o live_v according_o they_o be_v command_v to_o fast_o and_o pray_v and_o to_o ask_v of_o god_n remission_n for_o their_o former_a sin_n we_o also_o pray_v together_o with_o they_o and_o fast_v then_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o we_o where_o water_n be_v and_o be_v regenerate_v in_o the_o same_o manner_n of_o regeneration_n by_o which_o we_o ourselves_o be_v regenerate_v for_o in_o baptism_n s._n peter_n observe_v there_o be_v two_o part_n the_o body_n and_o the_o spirit_n that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o put_v away_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v the_o material_a wash_n and_o this_o be_v baptism_n no_o otherwise_o than_o a_o dead_a corpse_n be_v a_o man_n the_o other_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o answer_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n towards_o god_n that_o be_v the_o conversion_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n that_o be_v the_o effective_a disposition_n in_o which_o baptism_n do_v save_v we_o and_o in_o the_o same_o sense_n be_v those_o say_n of_o the_o primitive_a doctor_n to_o be_v understand_v anima_fw-la non_fw-la lavatione_fw-la sed_fw-la 〈◊〉_d sancitur_fw-la the_o soul_n be_v not_o heal_v by_o wash_v viz._n alone_o but_o by_o the_o answer_n the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o s._n peter_n the_o correspondent_a of_o our_o part_n of_o the_o covenant_n sor_n that_o be_v the_o perfect_a 〈◊〉_d of_o this_o unusual_a expression_n and_o the_o effect_n be_v attribute_v to_o this_o and_o deny_v to_o the_o other_o when_o they_o be_v distinguish_v so_o justin_n martyr_n affirm_v the_o only_a baptism_n jul._n that_o can_v heal_v we_o be_v kepentance_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n for_o what_o need_n be_v there_o of_o that_o baptism_n that_o can_v only_o 〈◊〉_d the_o flesh_n and_o the_o body_n be_v wash_v in_o your_o flesh_n from_o wrath_n and_o 〈◊〉_d from_o envy_n and_o hatred_n and_o behold_v the_o body_n be_v pure_a and_o clemens_n alexandrinus_n upon_o that_o proverbial_a say_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d
be_v god_n token_n mark_n upon_o the_o body_n of_o insected_a person_n and_o declare_v the_o malignity_n of_o the_o disease_n and_o bid_v we_o all_o beware_v of_o those_o determine_a crime_n 6._o three_o but_o then_o in_o these_o and_o all_o other_o accident_n we_o must_v first_o observe_v from_o the_o cause_n to_o the_o effect_n and_o then_o judge_v from_o the_o effect_n concern_v the_o nature_n and_o the_o degree_n of_o the_o cause_n we_o can_v conclude_v this_o family_n be_v lessen_v beggar_a or_o extinct_a therefore_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o sacrilege_n but_o thus_o they_o be_v sacrilegious_a and_o god_n have_v blot_v out_o their_o name_n from_o among_o the_o posterity_n therefore_o this_o judgement_n be_v a_o express_a of_o god_n anger_n against_o sacrilege_n the_o judgement_n will_v not_o conclude_v a_o sin_n but_o when_o a_o sin_n infer_v the_o judgement_n with_o a_o legible_a character_n and_o a_o prompt_a signification_n not_o to_o understand_v god_n choice_n be_v next_o to_o stupidity_n or_o carelessness_n arius_n be_v know_v to_o be_v a_o seditious_a heretical_a and_o dissemble_a person_n and_o his_o entrail_n descend_v on_o 336._o the_o earth_n when_o he_o go_v to_o cover_v his_o foot_n it_o be_v very_o suspicious_a that_o this_o be_v the_o punishment_n of_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v the_o worst_a in_o he_o but_o he_o that_o shall_v conclude_v arius_n be_v a_o heretic_n or_o seditious_a upon_o no_o other_o ground_n but_o because_o his_o bowel_n gush_v out_o begin_v imprudent_o and_o proceed_v uncharitable_o but_o it_o be_v considerable_a that_o man_n do_v not_o arise_v to_o great_a crime_n on_o the_o sudden_a but_o by_o degree_n of_o carelessness_n to_o lesser_a impiety_n and_o then_o to_o clamorous_a sin_n and_o god_n be_v therefore_o say_v to_o punish_v great_a crime_n or_o action_n of_o high_a malignity_n because_o they_o be_v common_o production_n from_o the_o spirit_n of_o reprobation_n they_o be_v the_o high_a ascent_n and_o suppose_v a_o body_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o although_o the_o judgement_n may_v be_v intend_v to_o punish_v all_o our_o sin_n yet_o it_o be_v like_o the_o syrian_a army_n it_o kill_v all_o that_o be_v its_o enemy_n but_o it_o have_v a_o special_a commission_n to_o fight_v against_o none_o but_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n because_o his_o death_n will_v be_v the_o dissolution_n of_o the_o body_n and_o if_o god_n humble_v a_o man_n for_o his_o great_a sin_n that_o be_v for_o those_o act_n which_o combine_v and_o consummate_v all_o the_o rest_n possible_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v separate_v and_o be_v apt_a to_o be_v scatter_v and_o subdue_v by_o single_a act_n and_o instrument_n of_o mortification_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v but_o reasonable_a in_o our_o make_n use_v of_o god_n judgement_n upon_o other_o to_o think_v that_o god_n will_v rather_o strike_v at_o the_o great_a crime_n not_o only_o because_o they_o be_v in_o themselves_o of_o great_a malice_n and_o iniquity_n but_o because_o they_o be_v the_o sum_n total_a of_o the_o rest_n and_o by_o be_v great_a progression_n in_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n suppose_v all_o the_o rest_n include_v and_o we_o by_o proportion_v and_o observe_v the_o judgement_n to_o the_o high_a acknowledge_v the_o whole_a body_n of_o sin_n to_o lie_v under_o the_o curse_n though_o the_o great_a only_a be_v name_v and_o call_v upon_o with_o the_o voice_n of_o thunder_n and_o yet_o because_o it_o sometime_o happen_v that_o upon_o the_o violence_n of_o a_o great_a and_o new_a occasion_n some_o person_n leap_v into_o such_o a_o sin_n which_o in_o the_o ordinary_a course_n of_o sinner_n use_v to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o a_o habitual_a and_o grow_a state_n then_o if_o a_o judgement_n happen_v it_o be_v clear_o appropriate_a to_o that_o one_o great_a crime_n which_o as_o of_o itself_o it_o be_v equivalent_a to_o a_o vicious_a habit_n and_o interrupt_v the_o acceptation_n of_o all_o its_o former_a contrary_n so_o it_o meet_v with_o a_o curse_n such_o as_o usual_o god_n choose_v for_o the_o punishment_n of_o a_o whole_a body_n and_o state_n of_o sin_n however_o in_o make_v observation_n upon_o the_o express_v of_o god_n anger_n we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o we_o reflect_v not_o with_o any_o bitterness_n or_o scorn_n upon_o the_o person_n of_o our_o calamitous_a brother_n leave_v we_o make_v that_o to_o be_v a_o evil_n to_o he_o which_o god_n intend_v for_o his_o benefit_n if_o the_o judgement_n be_v medicinal_a or_o that_o we_o increase_v the_o load_n already_o great_a enough_o to_o sink_v he_o beneath_o his_o grave_n if_o the_o judgement_n be_v intend_v for_o a_o final_a abscission_n 7._o four_o but_o if_o the_o judgement_n descend_v upon_o ourselves_o we_o be_v to_o take_v another_o course_n not_o to_o inquire_v into_o particular_n to_o find_v out_o the_o proportion_n for_o that_o can_v only_o be_v a_o design_n to_o part_v with_o just_a so_o much_o as_o we_o must_v needs_o but_o to_o mend_v all_o that_o be_v amiss_o for_o then_o only_o we_o can_v be_v secure_a to_o remove_v the_o achan_n when_o we_o keep_v nothing_o within_o we_o or_o about_o we_o that_o may_v provoke_v god_n to_o jealousy_n or_o wrath_n and_o that_o be_v the_o proper_a product_n of_o holy_a fear_n which_o god_n intend_v shall_v be_v the_o first_o effect_n of_o all_o his_o judgement_n and_o of_o this_o god_n be_v so_o careful_a and_o yet_o so_o kind_a and_o provident_a that_o fear_n may_v not_o be_v produce_v always_o at_o the_o expense_n of_o a_o great_a suffering_n that_o god_n have_v provide_v for_o we_o certain_a prologue_n of_o judgement_n and_o keep_v we_o wake_v with_o alarm_n that_o so_o he_o may_v reconcile_v his_o mercy_n with_o our_o duty_n of_o this_o nature_n be_v epidemical_a disease_n not_o yet_o arrive_v at_o we_o prodigious_a tempest_n thunder_n and_o loud_a noise_n from_o heaven_n and_o he_o that_o will_v not_o fear_v when_o god_n speak_v so_o loud_a be_v not_o yet_o make_v soft_a with_o the_o impress_n and_o perpetual_a dropping_n of_o religion_n venerable_a bede_n report_v of_o s._n chad_n that_o if_o a_o great_a gust_n 18._o of_o wind_n sudden_o arise_v he_o present_o make_v some_o holy_a ejaculation_n to_o beg_v favour_n of_o god_n for_o all_o mankind_n who_o may_v possible_o be_v concern_v in_o the_o effect_n of_o that_o wind_n but_o if_o a_o storm_n succeed_v he_o fall_v prostrate_a to_o the_o earth_n and_o grow_v as_o violent_a in_o prayer_n as_o the_o storm_n be_v 〈◊〉_d at_o land_n or_o sea_n but_o if_o god_n add_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n he_o go_v to_o the_o church_n and_o there_o spend_v all_o his_o time_n during_o the_o tempest_n in_o recite_v litany_n psalm_n and_o other_o holy_a prayer_n till_o it_o please_v god_n to_o restore_v his_o favour_n and_o to_o seem_v to_o forget_v his_o anger_n and_o the_o good_a bishop_n add_v this_o reason_n because_o these_o be_v the_o extension_n and_o stretching_n forth_o of_o god_n hand_n and_o yet_o he_o do_v not_o strike_v but_o he_o that_o tremble_v not_o when_o he_o see_v god_n arm_n hold_v forth_o to_o strike_v we_o understand_v neither_o god_n mercy_n nor_o his_o own_o danger_n he_o neither_o know_v what_o those_o horror_n be_v which_o the_o people_n see_v from_o mount_n sinai_n nor_o what_o the_o glory_n and_o amazement_n shall_v be_v at_o the_o great_a day_n of_o judgement_n and_o if_o this_o religious_a man_n have_v see_v tullus_n hostilius_n the_o roman_a king_n and_o anastasius_n a_o christian_a emperor_n but_o a_o repute_a heretic_n strike_v dead_a with_o thunderbolt_n and_o their_o own_o house_n make_v their_o urn_n to_o keep_v their_o ash_n in_o there_o can_v have_v be_v no_o posture_n humble_a enough_o no_o prayer_n devout_a enough_o no_o place_n holy_a enough_o nothing_o sufficient_o expressive_a of_o his_o fear_n and_o his_o humility_n and_o his_o adoration_n and_o religion_n to_o the_o almighty_a and_o infinite_a power_n and_o glorious_a mercy_n of_o god_n send_v out_o his_o emissary_n to_o denounce_v war_n with_o design_n of_o peace_n a_o great_a italian_a general_n see_v the_o sudden_a death_n of_o alfonsus_n duke_n of_o ferrara_n kneel_v down_o instant_o say_v and_o shall_v not_o this_o sight_n make_v i_o religious_a three_o and_o twenty_o thousand_o fall_v in_o one_o night_n in_o the_o assyrian_a camp_n who_o be_v all_o slay_v for_o fornication_n and_o this_o so_o prodigious_a a_o judgement_n be_v record_v in_o scripture_n for_o our_o example_n and_o affrightment_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o with_o such_o freedom_n entertain_v a_o crime_n which_o destroy_v so_o numerous_a a_o body_n of_o man_n in_o the_o darkness_n of_o one_o evening_n fear_v and_o modesty_n and_o universal_a reformation_n be_v the_o purpose_n of_o god_n judgement_n upon_o we_o or_o in_o our_o neighbourhood_n 8._o five_o concern_v judgement_n happen_v to_o a_o nation_n or_o a_o church_n the_o
and_o adherence_n of_o love_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n be_v next_o to_o infinite_a yet_o in_o his_o external_a action_n in_o which_o only_o with_o the_o correspondence_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o those_o action_n he_o propound_v himself_o imitable_a he_o do_v so_o converse_v with_o man_n that_o man_n after_o that_o example_n may_v for_o ever_o converse_v with_o he_o we_o find_v that_o some_o saint_n have_v have_v excrescency_n and_o eruption_n of_o holiness_n in_o the_o instance_n of_o uncommand_v duty_n which_o in_o the_o same_o particular_n we_o find_v not_o in_o the_o story_n of_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n john_n baptist_n be_v a_o great_a mortifier_n than_o his_o lord_n be_v and_o some_o prince_n have_v give_v more_o money_n than_o all_o christ_n family_n do_v while_o he_o be_v alive_a but_o the_o difference_n which_o be_v observable_a be_v that_o although_o some_o man_n do_v some_o act_n of_o counsel_n in_o order_n to_o attain_v that_o perfection_n which_o in_o jesus_n be_v essential_a and_o unalterable_a and_o be_v not_o acquire_v by_o degree_n and_o mean_n of_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n yet_o no_o man_n ever_o do_v his_o whole_a duty_n save_v only_o the_o holy_a jesus_n the_o best_a of_o man_n do_v sometime_o action_n not_o precise_o and_o strict_o requisite_a and_o such_o as_o be_v beside_o the_o precept_n but_o yet_o in_o the_o great_a flame_n of_o their_o shine_a piety_n they_o prevaricate_v something_o of_o the_o commandment_n they_o that_o have_v do_v the_o most_o thing_n beyond_o have_v also_o do_v some_o thing_n short_a of_o their_o duty_n but_o jesus_n who_o intend_v himself_o the_o example_n of_o piety_n do_v in_o manner_n as_o in_o the_o rule_n of_o faith_n which_o because_o it_o be_v propound_v to_o all_o man_n be_v fit_v to_o every_o understanding_n it_o be_v true_a necessary_a short_a easy_a and_o intelligible_a so_o be_v his_o rule_n and_o his_o copy_n 〈◊〉_d not_o only_o with_o excellency_n worthy_a but_o with_o compliance_n possible_a to_o be_v imitate_v of_o glory_n so_o great_a that_o the_o most_o early_o and_o constant_a industry_n must_v confess_v its_o own_o imperfection_n and_o yet_o so_o sweet_a and_o humane_a that_o the_o great_a infirmity_n if_o pious_a shall_v find_v comfort_n and_o encouragement_n thus_o god_n give_v his_o child_n manna_n from_o heaven_n and_o though_o it_o be_v excellent_a like_o the_o food_n of_o angel_n yet_o it_o conform_v to_o every_o palate_n according_a to_o that_o appetite_n which_o their_o several_a fancy_n and_o constitution_n do_v produce_v 9_o but_o now_o when_o the_o example_n of_o jesus_n be_v so_o excellent_a that_o it_o allure_v and_o tempt_v with_o its_o facility_n and_o sweetness_n and_o that_o we_o be_v not_o command_v to_o imitate_v a_o life_n who_o story_n tell_v of_o 〈◊〉_d in_o prayer_n and_o 〈◊〉_d abstraction_n of_o sense_n and_o immaterial_a transportation_n and_o fast_n to_o the_o exinanition_n of_o spirit_n and_o disable_n all_o animal_n operation_n but_o a_o life_n of_o justice_n and_o temperance_n of_o chastity_n and_o piety_n of_o charity_n and_o devotion_n such_o a_o life_n without_o which_o humane_a society_n can_v be_v conserve_v and_o by_o which_o as_o our_o irregularity_n be_v make_v regular_a so_o our_o weakness_n be_v not_o upbraid_v nor_o our_o misery_n make_v a_o mockery_n we_o find_v so_o much_o reason_n to_o address_v ourselves_o to_o a_o heavenly_a imitation_n of_o so_o bless_a a_o pattern_n that_o the_o reasonableness_n of_o the_o thing_n will_v be_v a_o great_a argument_n to_o chide_v every_o degree_n and_o minute_n of_o neglect_n it_o be_v a_o strange_a and_o a_o confident_a encouragement_n which_o photion_n use_v to_o a_o timorous_a greek_a who_o be_v condemn_v to_o die_v with_o he_o be_v it_o not_o enough_o to_o thou_o that_o thou_o must_v die_v with_o photion_n i_o be_o sure_a he_o that_o be_v most_o incurious_a of_o the_o issue_n of_o his_o life_n be_v yet_o willing_a enough_o to_o reign_v with_o jesus_n when_o he_o look_v upon_o the_o glory_n represent_v without_o the_o duty_n but_o it_o be_v a_o very_a great_a stupidity_n and_o unreasonableness_n not_o to_o live_v with_o he_o in_o the_o imitation_n of_o so_o holy_a and_o so_o prompt_v a_o piety_n it_o be_v glorious_a to_o do_v what_o he_o do_v and_o a_o shame_n to_o decline_v his_o suffering_n when_o there_o be_v a_o god_n to_o hallow_v and_o sanctify_v the_o action_n and_o a_o man_n clothe_v with_o infirmity_n to_o undergo_v the_o sharpness_n of_o the_o passion_n so_o that_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o person_n add_v excellency_n to_o the_o first_o and_o the_o tenderness_n of_o the_o person_n excuse_v not_o from_o suffer_v the_o latter_a 10._o three_o every_o action_n of_o the_o life_n of_o jesus_n as_o it_o be_v imitable_a by_o we_o be_v of_o so_o excellent_a merit_n that_o by_o make_v up_o the_o treasure_n of_o grace_n it_o become_v full_a of_o assistance_n to_o we_o and_o obtain_v of_o god_n grace_n to_o enable_v we_o to_o its_o imitation_n by_o way_n of_o influence_n and_o impetration_n for_o as_o in_o the_o acquisition_n of_o habit_n the_o very_a exercise_n of_o the_o action_n do_v produce_v a_o facility_n to_o the_o action_n and_o in_o some_o proportion_n become_v the_o cause_n of_o its_o self_n so_o do_v every_o exercise_n of_o the_o life_n of_o christ_n kindle_v its_o own_o fire_n inspire_v breath_n into_o itself_o and_o make_v a_o univocal_a production_n of_o its_o self_n in_o a_o differ_a subject_n and_o jesus_n become_v the_o fountain_n of_o spiritual_a life_n to_o we_o as_o the_o prophet_n elisha_n to_o the_o dead_a child_n when_o he_o stretch_v his_o hand_n upon_o the_o child_n hand_n lay_v his_o mouth_n to_o his_o mouth_n and_o form_v his_o posture_n to_o the_o boy_n and_o breathe_v into_o he_o the_o spirit_n return_v again_o into_o the_o child_n at_o the_o prayer_n of_o elisha_n so_o when_o our_o life_n be_v form_v into_o the_o imitation_n of_o the_o life_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n the_o spirit_n of_o god_n return_v into_o we_o not_o only_o by_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o imitation_n but_o by_o the_o merit_n and_o impetration_n of_o the_o action_n of_o jesus_n it_o be_v report_v in_o the_o bohemian_a story_n that_o s._n wenceslaus_n their_o king_n one_o winter-night_n go_v to_o his_o devotion_n 4._o in_o a_o remote_a church_n barefooted_a in_o the_o snow_n and_o sharpness_n of_o unequal_a and_o point_a ice_n his_o servant_n podavivus_fw-la who_o wait_v upon_o his_o master_n piety_n and_o endeavour_v to_o imitate_v his_o affection_n begin_v to_o faint_v through_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o snow_n and_o cold_a till_o the_o king_n command_v he_o to_o follow_v he_o and_o set_v his_o foot_n in_o the_o same_o footstep_n which_o his_o foot_n shall_v mark_v for_o he_o the_o servant_n do_v so_o and_o either_o fancy_v a_o cure_n or_o find_v one_o for_o he_o follow_v his_o prince_n help_v forward_o with_o shame_n and_o zeal_n to_o his_o imitation_n and_o by_o the_o form_n footstep_n for_o he_o in_o the_o snow_n in_o the_o same_o manner_n do_v the_o bless_a jesus_n for_o since_o our_o way_n be_v troublesome_a obscure_a full_a of_o objection_n and_o danger_n apt_a to_o be_v mistake_v and_o to_o affright_v our_o industry_n he_o command_v we_o to_o mark_v his_o footstep_n to_o tread_v where_o his_o foot_n have_v stand_v and_o not_o only_o invite_v we_o forward_o by_o the_o argument_n of_o his_o example_n but_o he_o have_v tread_v down_o much_o of_o the_o difficulty_n and_o make_v the_o way_n easy_a and_o fit_a for_o our_o foot_n for_o he_o know_v our_o infirmity_n and_o himself_o have_v feel_v their_o experience_n in_o all_o thing_n but_o in_o the_o neighbourhood_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o he_o have_v proportion_v a_o way_n and_o a_o path_n to_o our_o strength_n and_o capacity_n and_o like_o jacob_n have_v march_v soft_o and_o in_o evenness_n with_o the_o child_n and_o the_o cattle_n to_o entertain_v we_o by_o the_o comfort_n of_o his_o company_n and_o the_o influence_n of_o a_o perpetual_a guide_n 11._o four_o but_o we_o must_v know_v that_o not_o every_o thing_n which_o christ_n do_v be_v imitable_a by_o we_o neither_o do_v he_o in_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n in_o all_o thing_n imitate_v his_o heavenly_a father_n for_o there_o be_v some_o thing_n which_o be_v issue_n of_o a_o absolute_a power_n some_o be_v express_v of_o supreme_a dominion_n some_o be_v action_n of_o a_o judge_n and_o therefore_o jesus_n pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n and_o weep_v over_o jerusalem_n when_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n his_o eternal_a father_n laugh_v they_o to_o scorn_v for_o he_o know_v that_o their_o day_n be_v come_v and_o himself_o have_v decree_v their_o ruin_n but_o it_o become_v the_o holy_a jesus_n to_o imitate_v his_o father_n mercy_n for_o himself_o be_v the_o great_a instrument_n of_o
but_o make_v it_o the_o more_o prudent_a and_o wary_a lest_o it_o entangle_v we_o in_o a_o vanity_n of_o spirit_n god_n have_v order_v that_o our_o spirit_n shall_v be_v affect_v with_o disposition_n in_o some_o degree_n contrary_a to_o exterior_a event_n that_o we_o be_v fearful_a in_o the_o affluence_n of_o prosperous_a thing_n and_o joyful_a in_o adversity_n as_o know_v that_o this_o may_v produce_v benefit_n and_o advantage_n and_o the_o change_n that_o be_v consequent_a to_o the_o other_o be_v sometime_o full_a of_o mischief_n but_o always_o of_o danger_n but_o her_o silence_n and_o fear_n be_v her_o guardian_n that_o to_o prevent_v excrescency_n of_o joy_n this_o of_o vain_a complacency_n 9_o and_o it_o be_v not_o altogether_o inconsiderable_a to_o observe_v that_o the_o holy_a virgin_n come_v to_o a_o great_a perfection_n and_o state_n of_o piety_n by_o a_o few_o and_o those_o modest_a and_o even_a exercise_n and_o external_a action_n s._n paul_n travel_v over_o the_o world_n preach_v to_o the_o gentile_n dispute_v against_o the_o jew_n confound_v heretic_n write_v excellently-learned_n letter_n suffer_v danger_n injury_n affront_n and_o persecution_n to_o the_o height_n of_o wonder_n and_o by_o these_o violence_n of_o life_n action_n and_o patience_n obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o a_o excellent_a religion_n and_o devotion_n but_o the_o holy_a virgin_n although_o she_o be_v engage_v sometime_o in_o a_o active_a life_n and_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o a_o ordinary_a and_o small_a oeconomy_n and_o government_n or_o ministery_n of_o a_o family_n yet_o she_o arrive_v to_o her_o perfection_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o quiet_a and_o silent_a piety_n the_o internal_a action_n of_o love_n devotion_n and_o contemplation_n and_o instruct_v we_o that_o not_o only_o those_o who_o have_v opportunity_n and_o power_n of_o a_o magnificent_a religion_n or_o a_o pompous_a charity_n or_o miraculous_a conversion_n of_o soul_n or_o assiduous_a and_o effectual_a preach_n or_o exterior_a demonstration_n of_o corporal_a mercy_n shall_v have_v the_o great_a crown_n and_o the_o addition_n of_o degree_n and_o accidental_a reward_n but_o the_o silent_a affection_n the_o splendour_n of_o a_o internal_a devotion_n the_o union_n of_o love_n humility_n and_o obedience_n the_o daily_a office_n of_o prayer_n and_o praise_n sing_v to_o god_n the_o act_n of_o faith_n and_o fear_n of_o patience_n and_o meekness_n of_o hope_n and_o reverence_n repentance_n and_o charity_n and_o those_o grace_n which_o walk_v in_o a_o veil_n and_o silence_n make_v great_a ascent_n to_o god_n and_o as_o sure_a progress_n to_o favour_n and_o a_o crown_n as_o the_o more_o ostentous_a and_o laborious_a exercise_n of_o a_o more_o solemn_a religion_n no_o 〈◊〉_d needs_o to_o complain_v of_o want_n of_o power_n or_o opportunity_n for_o religious_a perfection_n a_o devout_a woman_n in_o her_o closet_n pray_v with_o much_o zeal_n and_o affection_n for_o the_o conversion_n of_o soul_n be_v in_o the_o same_o order_n to_o a_o shine_a like_o the_o star_n in_o glory_n as_o he_o who_o by_o excellent_a discourse_n put_v it_o into_o a_o more_o forward_a disposition_n to_o be_v actual_o perform_v and_o possible_o her_o prayer_n obtain_v energy_n and_o force_n to_o my_o sermon_n and_o make_v the_o ground_n fruitful_a and_o the_o seed_n spring_v up_o to_o life_n eternal_a many_o time_n god_n be_v present_a in_o the_o still_a voice_n and_o private_a retirement_n of_o a_o quiet_a religion_n and_o the_o constant_a spirituality_n of_o a_o ordinary_a life_n when_o the_o loud_a and_o impetuous_a wind_n and_o the_o shine_a fire_n of_o more_o laborious_a and_o expensive_a action_n be_v profitable_a to_o other_o only_o like_o a_o tree_n of_o balsam_n distil_v precious_a liquor_n for_o other_o not_o for_o its_o own_o use_n the_o prayer_n o_o eternal_a and_o almighty_a god_n who_o do_v send_v thy_o holy_a angel_n in_o embassy_n to_o the_o bless_a virgin-mother_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o manifest_v the_o actuate_a 〈◊〉_d eternal_a purpose_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o mankind_n by_o the_o incarnation_n of_o thy_o eternal_a son_n put_v i_o by_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o thy_o divine_a grace_n into_o such_o holy_a disposition_n that_o i_o may_v never_o impede_fw-la the_o event_n and_o effect_n of_o those_o mercy_n which_o in_o the_o counsel_n of_o thy_o predestination_n thou_o do_v design_n for_o i_o give_v i_o a_o promptness_n to_o obey_v thou_o to_o the_o degree_n and_o semblance_n of_o angelical_a alacrity_n give_v i_o holy_a purity_n and_o piety_n prudence_n and_o modesty_n like_o those_o excellency_n which_o thou_o do_v create_v in_o the_o everblessed_n virgin_n the_o mother_n of_o god_n grant_v that_o my_o employment_n be_v always_o holy_a unmixed_a with_o worldly_a affection_n and_o as_o much_o as_o my_o condition_n of_o life_n will_v bear_v retire_v from_o secular_a interest_n and_o disturbance_n that_o i_o may_v converse_v with_o angel_n entertain_v the_o holy_a jesus_n conceive_v he_o in_o my_o soul_n nourish_v he_o with_o the_o express_v of_o most_o innocent_a and_o holy_a affection_n and_o bring_v he_o forth_o and_o publish_v he_o in_o a_o life_n of_o piety_n and_o obedience_n that_o he_o may_v dwell_v in_o i_o for_o ever_o and_o i_o may_v for_o ever_o dwell_v with_o he_o in_o the_o house_n of_o eternal_a pleasure_n and_o glory_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n sect_n ii_o the_o bear_v of_o jesus_n in_o the_o womb_n of_o the_o bless_a virgin_n mary_n visit_v elizabeth_n s._n luke_n 1._o 43._o and_o whence_o be_v this_o to_o i_o that_o y_o e_o mother_n of_o my_o lord_n shall_v come_v to_o i_o joseph_n dream_n s_o mat_n 1._o 20._o joseph_n thou_o son_n of_o david_n fear_v not_o to_o 〈◊〉_d unto_o thou_o marâ—â—_n thy_o wife_n for_o that_o 〈◊〉_d be_v conceive_v in_o she_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a 〈◊〉_d 1._o although_o the_o bless_a virgin_n have_v a_o faith_n as_o prompt_v and_o ready_a as_o her_o body_n be_v chaste_a and_o her_o soul_n pure_a yet_o god_n who_o use_v to_o give_v full_a measure_n shake_v together_o and_o run_v over_o do_v by_o way_n of_o confirmation_n and_o fix_v the_o confidence_n of_o her_o assent_n give_v a_o instance_n of_o his_o omnipotency_n in_o the_o very_a particular_a of_o a_o extraordinary_a conception_n for_o the_o angel_n say_v behold_v thy_o cousin_n elizabeth_n have_v also_o conceive_v a_o son_n in_o her_o old_a age_n and_o this_o be_v the_o six_o month_n with_o she_o that_o be_v call_v barren_a for_o with_o god_n nothing_o shall_v be_v impossible_a a_o less_o argument_n will_v have_v satisfy_v the_o necessity_n of_o a_o faith_n which_o have_v no_o scruple_n and_o a_o great_a will_v not_o have_v do_v it_o in_o the_o incredulity_n of_o a_o ungentle_a and_o pertinacious_a spirit_n but_o the_o holy_a maid_n have_v complacency_n enough_o in_o the_o message_n and_o holy_a desire_n about_o she_o to_o carry_v her_o understanding_n as_o far_o as_o her_o affection_n even_o to_o the_o fruition_n of_o the_o angel_n message_n which_o be_v such_o a_o sublimity_n of_o faith_n that_o it_o be_v its_o utmost_a consummation_n and_o shall_v be_v its_o crown_n when_o our_o faith_n be_v turn_v into_o vision_n our_o hope_n into_o actual_a possession_n and_o our_o grace_n into_o glory_n 2._o and_o she_o who_o be_v now_o full_a of_o god_n bear_v god_n in_o her_o virgin-womb_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o her_o heart_n who_o have_v also_o over-shadowed_n she_o enable_v she_o to_o a_o supernatural_a and_o miraculous_a conception_n arise_v with_o haste_n and_o gladness_n to_o communicate_v that_o joy_n which_o be_v design_v for_o all_o the_o world_n and_o she_o find_v no_o breast_n to_o pour_v forth_o the_o first_o emanation_n of_o her_o overjoy_v heart_n so_o fit_a as_o her_o cousin_n elizabeth_n who_o have_v receive_v testimony_n from_o god_n to_o have_v be_v righteous_a walk_v in_o all_o the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n blameless_a who_o also_o have_v a_o special_a portion_n in_o this_o great_a honour_n for_o she_o be_v design_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o baptist_n who_o be_v send_v as_o a_o forerunner_n to_o prepare_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o make_v his_o path_n straight_o and_o mary_n arise_v in_o those_o day_n and_o go_v into_o the_o hill-countrey_n with_o haste_n into_o a_o city_n of_o judah_n 3._o her_o haste_n be_v in_o proportion_n to_o her_o joy_n and_o desire_n but_o yet_o go_v no_o great_a pace_n than_o her_o religion_n for_o as_o in_o her_o journey_n she_o come_v near_o to_o jerusalem_n she_o turn_v in_o that_o she_o may_v visit_v his_o temple_n who_o temple_n she_o herself_o be_v now_o and_o there_o not_o only_o to_o remember_v the_o pleasure_n of_o religion_n which_o she_o have_v feel_v in_o continual_a descent_n and_o shower_n fall_v on_o her_o pious_a heart_n for_o the_o space_n of_o eleven_o year_n attendance_n there_o in_o her_o childhood_n but_o also_o to_o pay_v the_o
all_o the_o province_n of_o his_o cure_n with_o great_a zeal_n for_o the_o gain_n of_o soul_n to_o the_o belief_n and_o obedience_n of_o his_o holy_a law_n those_o be_v the_o foot_n that_o shall_v walk_v upon_o sea_n and_o hill_n of_o water_n as_o upon_o firm_a pavement_n at_o which_o the_o leper_n and_o disease_a person_n shall_v stoop_v and_o gather_v health_n up_o which_o mary_n magdalen_n shall_v wash_v with_o tear_n and_o wipe_v with_o her_o hair_n and_o anoint_v with_o costly_a nard_n as_o expression_n of_o love_n and_o adoration_n and_o there_o find_v absolution_n and_o remedy_n for_o her_o sin_n and_o which_o final_o shall_v be_v rend_v by_o the_o nail_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o afterward_o ascend_v above_o the_o heaven_n make_v the_o earth_n to_o be_v his_o footstool_n from_o hence_o take_v pattern_n of_o imitation_n that_o our_o piety_n be_v symbolical_a that_o our_o affection_n be_v passionate_a and_o eucharistical_a full_a of_o love_n and_o wonder_v and_o adoration_n that_o our_o foot_n tread_v in_o the_o same_o step_n and_o that_o we_o transfer_v the_o symbol_n into_o mystery_n and_o the_o mystery_n to_o devotion_n pray_v the_o holy_a jesus_n to_o actuate_v the_o same_o mercy_n in_o we_o which_o be_v finish_v at_o his_o holy_a foot_n forgive_a our_o sin_n heal_v our_o sickness_n and_o then_o place_n ourselves_o irremoveable_o become_v his_o disciple_n and_o strict_o observe_v the_o rule_n of_o his_o holy_a institution_n sit_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o this_o our_o great_a master_n 8._o in_o the_o same_o manner_n a_o pious_a person_n may_v with_o the_o bless_a virgin_n pass_v to_o the_o consideration_n of_o his_o holy_a hand_n which_o be_v so_o often_o lift_v up_o to_o god_n in_o prayer_n who_o touch_n be_v miraculous_a and_o medicinal_a cleanse_v leper_n restore_v perish_a limb_n open_v blind_a eye_n raise_v dead_a person_n to_o life_n those_o hand_n which_o feed_v many_o thousand_o by_o two_o miracle_n of_o multiplication_n that_o purge_v the_o temple_n from_o profaneness_n that_o in_o a_o sacramental_a manner_n bear_v his_o own_o body_n and_o give_v it_o to_o be_v the_o food_n and_o refreshment_n of_o elect_a soul_n and_o after_o be_v cleave_v and_o rend_v upon_o the_o cross_n till_o the_o wound_n become_v after_o the_o resurrection_n so_o many_o transparency_n and_o glorious_a instrument_n of_o solemn_a spiritual_a and_o efficacious_a benediction_n transmit_v this_o meditation_n into_o affection_n and_o practice_n lift_v up_o pure_a hand_n in_o prayer_n that_o our_o devotion_n be_v unite_v to_o the_o merit_n of_o his_o glorious_a intercession_n and_o put_v ourselves_o into_o his_o hand_n and_o holy_a providence_n let_v we_o beg_v those_o effect_n upon_o our_o soul_n and_o spiritual_a cure_n which_o his_o precious_a hand_n do_v operate_v upon_o their_o body_n transfer_v those_o similitude_n to_o our_o ghostly_a and_o personal_a advantage_n 9_o we_o may_v also_o behold_v his_o holy_a breast_n and_o consider_v that_o there_o lie_v that_o sacred_a heart_n like_o the_o dove_n within_o the_o ark_n speak_v peace_n to_o we_o be_v the_o regiment_n of_o love_n and_o sorrow_n the_o fountain_n of_o both_o the_o sacrament_n run_v out_o in_o the_o two_o holy_a stream_n of_o blood_n and_o water_n when_o the_o rock_n be_v smite_v when_o his_o holy_a side_n be_v pierce_v and_o there_o with_o st._n john_n let_v we_o lay_v our_o head_n and_o place_v our_o heart_n and_o thence_o draw_v a_o treasure_n of_o holy_a revelation_n and_o affection_n that_o we_o may_v rest_v in_o he_o only_o and_o upon_o he_o lay_v our_o burden_n fill_v every_o corner_n of_o our_o heart_n with_o thought_n of_o the_o most_o amiable_a and_o belove_a jesus_n 10._o in_o like_a manner_n we_o may_v unite_v the_o day_n of_o his_o nativity_n with_o the_o day_n of_o his_o passion_n and_o consider_v all_o the_o part_n of_o his_o body_n as_o it_o be_v instrumental_a in_o all_o the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n and_o so_o imitate_v and_o in_o some_o proportion_n partake_v of_o that_o great_a variety_n of_o sweetness_n and_o amorous_a reflex_v and_o gracious_a intercourse_n which_o pass_v between_o the_o bless_a virgin_n and_o the_o holy_a child_n according_a to_o his_o present_a capacity_n and_o the_o clarity_n of_o that_o light_n which_o be_v communicate_v to_o she_o by_o divine_a infusion_n and_o all_o the_o member_n of_o this_o bless_a child_n his_o eye_n his_o face_n his_o head_n all_o the_o organ_n of_o his_o sense_n afford_v variety_n of_o entertainment_n and_o motion_n to_o our_o affection_n according_a as_o they_o serve_v in_o their_o several_a employment_n and_o cooperation_n in_o the_o mystery_n of_o our_o restitution_n 11._o but_o his_o body_n be_v but_o his_o soul_n be_v upper_a garment_n and_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o be_v as_o immaterial_a and_o spiritual_a as_o the_o soul_n itself_o and_o more_o immediate_a to_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o nativity_n this_o soul_n be_v of_o the_o same_o nature_n and_o substance_n with_o we_o in_o this_o inferior_a to_o the_o angel_n that_o of_o itself_o it_o be_v incomplete_a and_o discursive_a in_o a_o low_a order_n of_o ratiocination_n but_o in_o this_o superior_a 1._o that_o it_o be_v personal_o unite_v to_o the_o divinity_n full_a of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n overrun_v with_o grace_n which_o be_v dispense_v to_o it_o without_o measure_n and_o by_o the_o mediation_n of_o this_o union_n as_o itself_o be_v exalt_v far_o above_o all_o order_n of_o intelligence_n so_o we_o also_o have_v contract_v alliance_n with_o god_n teach_v we_o not_o to_o unravel_v our_o excellency_n by_o infamous_a deportment_n 2._o here_o also_o we_o may_v meditate_v that_o his_o memory_n be_v indeterminable_a and_o unalterable_a ever_o remember_v to_o do_v we_o good_a and_o to_o present_v our_o need_n to_o god_n by_o the_o mean_n of_o his_o holy_a intercession_n 3._o that_o his_o understanding_n be_v without_o ignorance_n know_v the_o secret_n of_o our_o heart_n full_a of_o mysterious_a secret_n of_o his_o father_n kingdom_n in_o which_o all_o the_o treasure_n of_o the_o wisdom_n and_o knowledge_n of_o god_n be_v hide_v 4._o that_o 3._o his_o will_n be_v impeccable_a entertain_v with_o a_o uninterrupted_a act_n of_o love_n to_o god_n great_a than_o all_o angel_n and_o beatify_v spirit_n present_a to_o god_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o transportation_n and_o ravishment_n of_o paradise_n that_o this_o will_n be_v full_a of_o love_n to_o we_o of_o humility_n in_o itself_o of_o conformity_n to_o god_n whole_o resign_v by_o act_n of_o adoration_n and_o obedience_n it_o be_v move_v by_o six_o wing_n zeal_n of_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n and_o compunction_n for_o our_o sin_n pity_v to_o our_o misery_n and_o hatred_n of_o our_o impiety_n desire_v of_o satisfy_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n and_o great_a joy_n at_o the_o consideration_n of_o all_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o nativity_n the_o appease_n of_o his_o father_n the_o redemption_n of_o his_o brethren_n and_o upon_o these_o wing_n he_o mount_v up_o into_o the_o throne_n of_o glory_n carry_v our_o nature_n with_o he_o above_o the_o seat_n of_o angel_n these_o second_o consideration_n present_v themselves_o to_o all_o that_o with_o piety_n and_o devotion_n behold_v the_o holy_a babe_n lie_v in_o the_o obscure_a and_o humble_a place_n of_o his_o nativity_n the_o prayer_n holy_a and_o immortal_a jesus_n i_o adore_v and_o worship_v thou_o with_o the_o low_a prostration_n and_o humility_n of_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o give_v thou_o all_o thanks_o for_o that_o great_a love_n to_o we_o whereof_o thy_o nativity_n have_v make_v demonstration_n for_o that_o humility_n of_o thou_o express_v in_o the_o poor_a and_o ignoble_a circumstance_n which_o thou_o do_v voluntary_o choose_v in_o the_o manner_n of_o thy_o birth_n and_o i_o present_v to_o thy_o holy_a humanity_n inchase_v in_o the_o adorable_a divinity_n my_o body_n and_o soul_n humble_o desire_v that_o as_o thou_o do_v clothe_v thyself_o with_o a_o humane_a body_n thou_o may_v invest_v i_o with_o the_o robe_n of_o righteousness_n cover_v my_o sin_n enable_v my_o weakness_n and_o sustain_v my_o mortality_n till_o i_o shall_v final_o in_o conformity_n to_o thy_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n be_v clothe_v with_o the_o steal_v of_o glory_n amen_n 2._o vouchsafe_v to_o come_v to_o i_o by_o a_o more_o intimate_a and_o spiritual_a approximation_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v lead_v i_o to_o thy_o father_n for_o of_o myself_o i_o can_v move_v one_o step_n towards_o thou_o take_v i_o by_o the_o hand_n place_v i_o in_o thy_o heart_n that_o there_o i_o may_v live_v and_o there_o i_o may_v die_v that_o as_o thou_o have_v unite_v our_o nature_n to_o thy_o eternal_a be_v thou_o may_v also_o unite_v my_o person_n to_o thou_o by_o the_o interior_a adunation_n of_o love_n and_o obedience_n and_o conformity_n let_v thy_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o my_o prayer_n thy_o merciful_a eye_n
and_o the_o son_n of_o israel_n never_o murmur_v when_o god_n bid_v they_o borrow_v jewel_n and_o earrings_a and_o spoil_v the_o egyptian_n but_o because_o god_n restrain_v these_o desire_n our_o duty_n be_v the_o hard_a because_o they_o be_v fetter_n to_o our_o liberty_n and_o contradiction_n to_o those_o natural_a inclination_n which_o also_o be_v make_v more_o active_a by_o evil_a custom_n and_o unhandsome_a education_n from_o which_o premise_n we_o shall_v observe_v in_o order_n to_o practice_n that_o sin_n creep_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o education_n 〈…〉_z so_o tacit_o and_o undiscernible_o that_o we_o mistake_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o and_o yet_o so_o prevalent_o and_o effectual_o that_o we_o judge_v it_o to_o be_v our_o very_a nature_n and_o charge_v it_o upon_o adam_n to_o lessen_v the_o imputation_n upon_o we_o or_o to_o increase_v the_o licence_n or_o the_o confidence_n when_o every_o one_o of_o we_o be_v the_o adam_n the_o man_n 3._o of_o sin_n and_o the_o parent_n of_o our_o own_o impurity_n for_o it_o be_v notorious_a that_o our_o own_o iniquity_n do_v so_o discompose_v our_o natural_n 250._o and_o evil_a custom_n and_o example_n do_v so_o encourage_v impiety_n and_o the_o law_n of_o god_n enjoin_v such_o virtue_n which_o do_v violence_n to_o nature_n that_o our_o proclivity_n to_o sin_n be_v occasion_v by_o the_o accident_n and_o be_v cause_v by_o ourselves_o horat._n whatever_o mischief_n adam_n do_v to_o we_o we_o do_v more_o to_o ourselves_o we_o be_v teach_v to_o be_v revengeful_a 2._o 〈◊〉_d in_o our_o cradle_n and_o be_v teach_v to_o strike_v our_o neighbour_n as_o a_o mean_n to_o still_o our_o frowardness_n and_o to_o satisfy_v our_o wrangling_n our_o nurse_n teach_v we_o to_o know_v the_o greatness_n of_o our_o birth_n or_o the_o riches_n of_o our_o inheritance_n or_o they_o learn_v we_o to_o be_v proud_a or_o to_o be_v impatient_a before_o they_o learn_v we_o to_o know_v god_n or_o to_o say_v our_o prayer_n and_o then_o because_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n come_v at_o no_o definite_a time_n but_o insensible_o and_o divisible_o we_o be_v permit_v such_o act_n with_o impunity_n too_o long_o defer_v to_o repute_v they_o to_o be_v sin_n till_o the_o habit_n be_v grow_v strong_a natural_a and_o masculine_a and_o because_o from_o the_o infancy_n it_o begin_v in_o inolination_n and_o tender_a overture_n and_o slight_a action_n adam_n be_v lay_v in_o the_o fault_n and_o original_a sin_n do_v all_o and_o this_o clear_o we_o therefore_o confess_v timoth._n that_o our_o fault_n may_v seem_v the_o less_o and_o the_o misery_n be_v pretend_v natural_a that_o it_o may_v be_v think_v to_o be_v irremediable_a and_o therefore_o we_o not_o engage_v to_o endeavour_v a_o cure_n so_o that_o the_o confession_n of_o our_o original_a sin_n be_v no_o imitation_n of_o christ_n humility_n in_o suffer_v circumcision_n but_o too_o often_o a_o act_n of_o pride_n carelessness_n ignorance_n and_o security_n 8._o at_o the_o circumcision_n his_o parent_n impose_v the_o holy_a name_n tell_v to_o the_o virgin_n by_o the_o angel_n his_o name_n be_v call_v jesus_n a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n for_o in_o old_a time_n god_n be_v know_v by_o name_n of_o power_n of_o nature_n of_o majesty_n but_o his_o name_n of_o mercy_n be_v reserve_v till_o now_o when_o god_n do_v purpose_n to_o pour_v out_o the_o whole_a treasure_n of_o his_o mercy_n by_o the_o mediation_n and_o ministry_n of_o his_o holy_a son_n and_o because_o god_n give_v to_o the_o holy_a babe_n the_o name_n in_o which_o the_o treasure_n of_o mercy_n be_v deposit_v and_o exalt_v this_o name_n above_o all_o name_n we_o be_v teach_v that_o the_o purpose_n of_o his_o counsel_n be_v to_o exalt_v and_o magnify_v his_o mercy_n above_o all_o his_o other_o work_n 〈…〉_z he_o be_v delight_v with_o this_o excellent_a demonstration_n of_o it_o in_o the_o mission_n and_o manifestation_n and_o crucifixion_n of_o his_o son_n he_o have_v change_v the_o ineffable_a name_n into_o a_o name_n utterable_a by_o man_n and_o desirable_a by_o all_o the_o world_n the_o majesty_n be_v all_o array_v 〈◊〉_d in_o robe_n of_o mercy_n the_o tetragrammation_n or_o adorable_a mystery_n of_o the_o patriarch_n be_v make_v fit_a for_o pronunciation_n and_o expression_n when_o it_o become_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v christ_n and_o if_o jehovah_n be_v full_a of_o majesty_n and_o terror_n the_o name_n jesus_n be_v full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o mercy_n it_o be_v god_n clothe_v with_o circumstance_n of_o facility_n and_o opportunity_n of_o approximation_n the_o great_a and_o high_a name_n of_o god_n can_v not_o be_v pronounce_v true_o till_o it_o come_v to_o be_v sinish_v with_o a_o guttural_a that_o make_v up_o the_o name_n give_v by_o this_o angel_n to_o the_o holy_a child_n nor_o god_n receive_v or_o entertain_v by_o man_n till_o he_o be_v make_v humane_a and_o sensible_a by_o the_o adoption_n of_o a_o sensitive_a nature_n like_o vowel_n pronunciable_a by_o the_o intertexture_n of_o a_o consonant_a thus_o be_v his_o person_n make_v tangible_a and_o his_o name_n utterable_a and_o his_o mercy_n bring_v home_o to_o our_o necessity_n and_o the_o mystery_n make_v explicate_v at_o the_o circumcision_n of_o this_o holy_a babe_n 9_o but_o now_o god_n mercy_n be_v at_o full_a sea_n now_o be_v the_o time_n when_o god_n make_v no_o reserve_v to_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o mercy_n for_o to_o the_o patriarch_n and_o person_n of_o eminent_a sanctity_n and_o employment_n in_o the_o elder_a age_n of_o the_o world_n god_n according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o his_o manifestation_n or_o present_a purpose_n will_v give_v they_o one_o letter_n of_o this_o ineffable_a name_n for_o the_o reward_n that_o abraham_n have_v in_o the_o change_n of_o his_o name_n be_v that_o he_o have_v the_o honour_n do_v he_o to_o have_v one_o of_o the_o letter_n of_o jehovah_n put_v into_o it_o and_o so_o have_v joshua_n when_o he_o be_v a_o type_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o israelitish_n army_n and_o when_o god_n take_v away_o one_o of_o these_o letter_n it_o be_v a_o curse_n but_o now_o he_o communicate_v all_o the_o whole_a name_n h._n to_o this_o holy_a child_n and_o put_v a_o letter_n more_o to_o it_o to_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o express_a image_n of_o his_o father_n person_n god_n eternal_a and_o then_o manifest_v to_o the_o world_n in_o his_o humanity_n that_o all_o the_o intelligent_a world_n who_o expect_v beatitude_n and_o have_v treasure_v all_o their_o hope_n in_o the_o ineffable_a name_n of_o god_n may_v find_v they_o all_o with_o ample_a return_n in_o this_o name_n of_o jesus_n which_o god_n have_v exalt_v above_o every_o name_n even_o above_o that_o by_o which_o god_n in_o the_o old_a testament_n do_v represent_v the_o great_a awfulness_n of_o his_o majesty_n this_o miraculous_a name_n be_v above_o all_o the_o power_n of_o magical_a enchantment_n the_o nightly_a rite_n of_o sorcerer_n the_o secret_n of_o memphis_n the_o drug_n of_o thessaly_n the_o silent_a and_o mysterious_a murmur_n of_o the_o wise_a chaldee_n and_o the_o spell_n of_o zoroastres_n this_o be_v the_o name_n at_o which_o the_o devil_n do_v tremble_v and_o pay_v their_o enforce_a and_o involuntary_a adoration_n by_o confess_v the_o divinity_n and_o quit_v their_o possession_n and_o usurp_a habitation_n if_o our_o prayer_n be_v make_v in_o this_o name_n god_n open_v the_o window_n of_o heaven_n and_o rain_v down_o benediction_n at_o the_o mention_n of_o this_o name_n the_o bless_a apostle_n and_o hermione_n the_o daughter_n of_o st._n philip_n and_o philotheus_n the_o son_n of_o theophila_n and_o st._n hilarion_n and_o st._n paul_n the_o eremite_n and_o innumerable_a other_o light_n who_o follow_v hard_o after_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n wrought_v great_a and_o prodigious_a miracle_n sign_n and_o wonder_n and_o healing_n be_v do_v by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o holy_a child_n jesus_n this_o be_v the_o name_n which_o we_o shall_v engrave_v in_o our_o heart_n and_o write_v upon_o our_o forehead_n and_o pronounce_v with_o our_o most_o harmonious_a accent_n and_o rest_v our_o faith_n upon_o and_o place_v our_o hope_n in_o and_o love_n with_o the_o overflowing_n of_o charity_n and_o joy_n and_o adoration_n and_o as_o the_o revelation_n of_o this_o name_n satisfy_v the_o hope_n of_o all_o the_o world_n so_o it_o must_v determine_v our_o worshipping_n and_o the_o address_n of_o our_o exterior_a and_o interior_a religion_n it_o be_v that_o name_n whereby_o god_n and_o god_n mercy_n be_v make_v presential_a to_o we_o and_o proportionate_a object_n of_o our_o religion_n and_o affection_n the_o prayer_n most_o holy_a and_o everblessed_n jesus_n who_o be_v infinite_a in_o essence_n glorious_a in_o mercy_n mysterious_a in_o thy_o communication_n affable_a and_o presential_a in_o the_o descent_n of_o thy_o humanity_n i_o
it_o be_v nice_a to_o judge_v the_o condition_n of_o the_o effect_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v prudent_a to_o ascertain_v our_o condition_n by_o improve_n our_o care_n and_o our_o religion_n and_o in_o all_o accident_n to_o make_v no_o judgement_n concern_v god_n favour_n by_o what_o we_o feel_v but_o by_o what_o we_o do_v 6._o when_o the_o holy_a virgin_n with_o much_o religion_n and_o sadness_n have_v seek_v her_o joy_n at_o last_o she_o find_v he_o dispute_v among_o the_o doctor_n hear_v they_o and_o ask_v they_o question_n and_o beside_o that_o he_o now_o first_o open_v a_o fontinel_n and_o there_o spring_v out_o a_o excellent_a rivulet_n from_o his_o abyss_n of_o wisdom_n he_o consign_v this_o truth_n to_o his_o disciple_n that_o they_o who_o mean_v to_o be_v doctor_n and_o teach_v other_o must_v in_o their_o first_o access_n and_o degree_n of_o discipline_n learn_v of_o those_o who_o god_n and_o public_a order_n have_v set_v over_o we_o in_o the_o mystery_n of_o religion_n the_o prayer_n bless_a and_o most_o holy_a jesus_n fountain_n of_o grace_n and_o comfort_n treasure_n of_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a emanation_n be_v please_v to_o abide_v with_o i_o for_o ever_o by_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o thy_o interior_a assistance_n and_o refreshment_n and_o give_v i_o a_o correspond_v love_n acceptable_a and_o unstained_a purity_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n over_o my_o way_n that_o i_o may_v never_o by_o provoke_v thou_o to_o anger_n cause_v thou_o to_o remove_v thy_o dwell_n or_o draw_v a_o cloud_n before_o thy_o holy_a face_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v please_v upon_o a_o design_n of_o charity_n or_o trial_n to_o cover_v my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v not_o behold_v the_o bright_a ray_n of_o thy_o favour_n nor_o be_v refresh_v with_o spiritual_a comfort_n let_v thy_o love_n support_v my_o spirit_n by_o way_n insensible_a and_o in_o all_o my_o need_n give_v i_o such_o a_o portion_n as_o may_v be_v instrumental_a and_o incentive_a to_o performance_n of_o my_o duty_n and_o in_o all_o accident_n let_v i_o continue_v to_o seek_v thou_o by_o prayer_n and_o humiliation_n and_o frequent_a desire_n and_o the_o strictness_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n that_o i_o may_v follow_v thy_o example_n pursue_v thy_o footstep_n be_v support_v by_o thy_o strength_n guide_v by_o thy_o hand_n enlighten_v by_o thy_o favour_n and_o may_v at_o last_o after_o a_o persevere_v holiness_n and_o a_o unwearied_a industry_n dwell_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o region_n of_o light_n and_o eternal_a glory_n where_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o fear_n of_o part_v from_o the_o habitation_n of_o felicity_n and_o the_o union_n and_o fruition_n of_o thy_o presence_n o_o bless_a and_o most_o holy_a jesus_n amen_n sect_n viii_o of_o the_o preach_a of_o john_n the_o baptist_n preparative_n to_o the_o manifestation_n of_o jesus_n elias_n luke_n 1_n 17._o and_o he_o shall_v go_v before_o he_o in_o the_o spirit_n and_o power_n of_o elias_n s_o t_o john_n the_o baptist_n luk_n 1_n 15_o and_o as_o the_o people_n be_v in_o expectation_n ve_fw-la 16_o john_n answer_v say_v unto_o they_o all_o i_o indeed_o baptize_v you_o with_o water_n but_o one_o mighty_a than_o i_o come_v y_o e_o latchet_n of_o who_o shoe_n i_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o unloose_v he_o shall_v baptize_v you_o with_o y_fw-fr e_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n when_o herod_n have_v drink_v so_o great_a a_o draught_n of_o blood_n at_o bethlehem_n and_o seek_v for_o more_o from_o the_o hill-country_n elizabeth_n carry_v her_o son_n into_o the_o wilderness_n there_o in_o the_o desert_n place_n and_o recess_n to_o hide_v he_o from_o the_o fury_n of_o that_o beast_n where_o she_o attend_v he_o with_o as_o much_o care_n and_o tenderness_n as_o the_o affection_n and_o fear_n of_o a_o mother_n can_v express_v in_o the_o permission_n of_o those_o fruitless_a solitude_n the_o child_n be_v about_o eighteen_o month_n old_a when_o he_o first_o sle_z to_o sanctuary_n 14._o but_o after_o forty_o day_n his_o mother_n die_v and_o his_o father_n zachary_n at_o the_o time_n of_o his_o ministration_n which_o happen_v about_o this_o time_n be_v kill_v in_o the_o court_n of_o the_o temple_n so_o that_o the_o child_n be_v expose_v to_o all_o the_o danger_n and_o infelicity_n of_o a_o orphan_n in_o a_o place_n of_o solitariness_n and_o discomfort_n in_o a_o time_n when_o a_o bloody_a king_n endeavour_v his_o destruction_n but_o when_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v take_v from_o he_o the_o lord_n take_v he_o up_o for_o 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o the_o tradition_n of_o the_o greek_n god_n depute_v a_o angel_n to_o be_v his_o nourisher_n and_o guardian_n as_o he_o have_v former_o do_v to_o 17._o ishmael_n who_o dwell_v in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o to_o elias_n when_o he_o flee_v from_o the_o rage_n of_o ahab_n so_o to_o this_o child_n who_o come_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o 5._o elias_n to_o make_v demonstration_n that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o want_n where_o god_n undertake_v the_o care_n and_o provision_n 2._o the_o entertainment_n that_o s._n john_n proveditóre_n the_o angel_n give_v he_o be_v such_o as_o the_o wilderness_n do_v afford_v and_o such_o as_o may_v dispose_v he_o to_o a_o life_n of_o austerity_n for_o there_o he_o continue_v spend_v his_o time_n in_o meditation_n paulinus_n contemplation_n prayer_n affection_n and_o colloquy_n with_o god_n eat_v fly_n and_o wild_a honey_n not_o clothe_v in_o soft_a but_o a_o hairy_a garment_n and_o a_o leathern_a girdle_n till_o he_o be_v thirty_o year_n of_o age_n and_o then_o be_v the_o fifteen_o year_n of_o tiberius_n pontius_n pilate_n be_v governor_n of_o judaea_n the_o word_n of_o god_n come_v unto_o john_n in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o he_o come_v into_o all_o the_o country_n about_o jordan_n preach_v and_o baptise_v 3._o this_o john_n according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n of_o he_o and_o designation_n of_o his_o person_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v the_o forerunner_n of_o christ_n send_v to_o dispose_v the_o people_n for_o his_o entertainment_n and_o prepare_v his_o way_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a his_o person_n shall_v be_v so_o extraordinary_a and_o full_a of_o sanctity_n and_o so_o clarify_v by_o great_a concurrence_n and_o wonder_n in_o the_o circumstance_n of_o his_o life_n as_o may_v gain_v credit_n and_o reputation_n to_o the_o testimony_n he_o be_v to_o give_v concern_v his_o lord_n the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n and_o so_o it_o happen_v 4._o for_o as_o the_o baptist_n while_o he_o be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n become_v the_o pattern_n of_o solitary_a and_o contemplative_a life_n a_o school_n of_o virtue_n and_o example_n of_o sanctity_n and_o singular_a austerity_n so_o at_o his_o emigration_n from_o the_o place_n of_o his_o retirement_n he_o seem_v what_o indeed_o he_o be_v a_o rare_a and_o excellent_a personage_n and_o the_o wonder_n which_o be_v great_a at_o his_o birth_n the_o prediction_n of_o his_o conception_n by_o a_o angel_n which_o never_o have_v before_o happen_v but_o in_o the_o person_n of_o isaac_n and_o samson_n the_o contempt_n of_o the_o world_n which_o he_o bear_v about_o he_o his_o mortify_a countenance_n and_o deportment_n his_o austere_a and_o eremitical_a life_n his_o vehement_a spirit_n and_o excellent_a zeal_n in_o preach_v create_v so_o great_a opinion_n of_o he_o among_o the_o people_n that_o all_o hold_v he_o for_o a_o prophet_n in_o his_o office_n for_o a_o heavenly_a person_n in_o his_o own_o particular_a and_o a_o rare_a example_n of_o sanctity_n and_o holy_a life_n to_o all_o other_o and_o all_o this_o be_v make_v solemn_a and_o ceremonious_a by_o his_o baptism_n he_o prevail_v so_o that_o he_o make_v excellent_a and_o apt_a preparation_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v appear_v for_o there_o go_v out_o to_o he_o jerusalem_n and_o all_o judaea_n and_o all_o the_o region_n round_o about_o jordan_n and_o be_v baptize_v of_o he_o confess_v their_o sin_n 5._o the_o baptist_n have_v by_o so_o heavenly_a mean_n win_v upon_o the_o affection_n of_o all_o man_n his_o sermon_n and_o his_o testimony_n concern_v christ_n be_v the_o more_o likely_a to_o be_v prevalent_a and_o accept_v and_o the_o sum_n of_o they_o be_v repentance_n and_o dereliction_n of_o sin_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o good_a life_n in_o the_o promote_a of_o which_o doctrine_n he_o be_v a_o severe_a reprehender_n of_o the_o pharisee_n and_o sadducee_n he_o exhort_v the_o people_n to_o work_n of_o mercy_n the_o publican_n to_o do_v justice_n and_o to_o decline_v oppression_n the_o soldier_n to_o abstain_v from_o plunder_v and_o do_v violence_n or_o rapine_n and_o publish_v that_o he_o be_v not_o the_o christ_n that_o he_o only_o baptize_v with_o water_n but_o the_o messiah_n shall_v baptize_v with_o the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o with_o fire_n he_o final_o denounce_v judgement_n and_o great_a severity_n to_o all_o the_o world_n
sacrifice_v to_o god_n our_o dear_a lust._n and_o this_o be_v not_o so_o proper_o a_o act_n as_o the_o end_n of_o mortification_n therefore_o it_o concern_v the_o prudence_n of_o the_o duty_n that_o all_o the_o efficacy_n and_o violence_n of_o it_o be_v employ_v against_o the_o strong_a and_o there_o where_o be_v the_o most_o dangerous_a hostility_n 23._o four_o but_o if_o we_o mean_v to_o be_v matter_n of_o the_o field_n and_o put_v our_o victory_n past_o dispute_n let_v we_o mortify_v our_o morosity_n and_o natural_a aversation_n reduce_v they_o to_o a_o indifferency_n have_v in_o our_o will_n no_o fondness_n in_o our_o spirit_n no_o faction_n of_o person_n or_o nation_n be_v prepare_v to_o love_v all_o man_n and_o to_o endure_v all_o thing_n and_o to_o undertake_v all_o employment_n which_o be_v duty_n or_o counsel_n in_o all_o circumstance_n and_o disadvantage_n for_o the_o excellency_n of_o evangelical_n sanctity_n do_v surmount_v all_o antipathy_n as_o a_o vessel_n climb_v up_o and_o ride_v upon_o a_o wave_n the_o wolf_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v cohabit_v and_o a_o child_n shall_v play_v and_o put_v his_o finger_n in_o the_o cavern_n of_o a_o aspic_n nation_n who_o interest_n be_v most_o contradictory_n must_v be_v knit_v by_o the_o confederation_n of_o a_o mortify_a and_o a_o christian_a spirit_n and_o single_a person_n must_v triumph_v over_o the_o difficulty_n of_o a_o indispose_a nature_n or_o else_o their_o own_o will_n be_v unmortified_a and_o nature_n be_v strong_a than_o can_v well_o consist_v with_o the_o dominion_n and_o absolute_a empire_n of_o grace_n to_o this_o 〈◊〉_d reduce_v such_o peevish_a and_o unhandsome_a niceness_n in_o matter_n of_o religion_n that_o be_v unsatisfied_a unless_o they_o have_v all_o exterior_a circumstance_n trim_v up_o and_o make_v pompous_a for_o their_o religious_a office_n such_o who_o can_v pray_v without_o a_o convenient_a room_n and_o their_o devotion_n be_v make_v active_a only_o by_o a_o well-built_a chapel_n and_o they_o can_v sing_v laud_n without_o church-music_n and_o too_o 〈◊〉_d light_n dissolve_v their_o intention_n and_o too_o much_o dark_a promote_v their_o melancholy_n and_o because_o these_o and_o the_o like_a exterior_a ministery_n be_v good_a advantage_n therefore_o without_o they_o they_o can_v do_v nothing_o which_o certain_o be_v a_o great_a intimation_n and_o likeness_n to_o immortification_n our_o will_n shall_v be_v like_o the_o candle_n of_o the_o eye_n without_o all_o colour_n in_o itself_o that_o it_o may_v entertain_v the_o species_n of_o all_o colour_n from_o without_o and_o when_o we_o lust_n after_o mandrake_n and_o deliciousness_n of_o exterior_a ministery_n we_o many_o time_n be_v bring_v to_o betray_v our_o own_o interest_n and_o prostitute_v our_o dear_a affection_n to_o more_o ignoble_a and_o strange_a desire_n let_v we_o love_v all_o nature_n and_o serve_v all_o person_n and_o pray_v in_o all_o place_n and_o fast_o without_o opportunity_n and_o do_v alm_n above_o our_o power_n and_o set_v ourselves_o hearty_o on_o work_n to_o neglect_v and_o frustrate_v those_o low_a temptation_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o 〈◊〉_d frequent_o enough_o make_v our_o religion_n inopportune_a if_o we_o then_o will_v make_v it_o infrequent_a and_o will_v present_v we_o with_o object_n enough_o and_o fly_v to_o disquiet_v our_o person_n if_o our_o nature_n be_v petulant_a peevish_a curious_a and_o unmortified_a 24._o it_o be_v a_o great_a mercy_n of_o god_n to_o have_v a_o affable_a sweet_a and_o well-disposed_a nature_n and_o it_o do_v half_o the_o work_n of_o mortification_n for_o we_o we_o have_v the_o less_o trouble_n to_o 〈◊〉_d our_o passion_n and_o destroy_v our_o lusts._n but_o then_o as_o those_o who_o nature_n be_v morose_n choleric_a peevish_a and_o lustful_a have_v great_a difficulty_n so_o be_v their_o virtue_n of_o great_a excellence_n and_o return_v with_o a_o more_o ample_a reward_n but_o it_o be_v in_o all_o man_n nature_n as_o with_o they_o who_o gather_v manna_n they_o that_o gather_v little_a have_v no_o lack_n and_o they_o that_o gather_v much_o have_v nothing_o over_o they_o who_o be_v of_o ill_a nature_n shall_v want_v 〈◊〉_d no_o assistance_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o work_v their_o cure_n though_o their_o flesh_n be_v long_a 〈◊〉_d and_o they_o who_o be_v sweet_o temper_v be_v natural_o meek_a and_o modest_a chaste_a or_o temperate_a will_v find_v work_n enough_o to_o contest_v against_o their_o temptation_n from_o without_o though_o from_o within_o possible_o they_o may_v have_v few_o yet_o there_o be_v great_a degree_n of_o virtue_n and_o heroical_a excellency_n and_o great_a reward_n to_o which_o god_n have_v design_v they_o by_o so_o fair_a disposition_n and_o it_o will_v concern_v all_o their_o industry_n to_o mortify_v their_o spirit_n which_o though_o it_o be_v malleable_a and_o more_o ductile_a yet_o it_o be_v as_o bare_a and_o naked_a of_o imagery_n as_o the_o rude_a and_o most_o iron_n nature_n so_o that_o mortification_n will_v be_v every_o man_n duty_n no_o nature_n nor_o piety_n nor_o wisdom_n nor_o 〈◊〉_d but_o will_v need_v it_o either_o to_o subdue_v a_o lust_n or_o a_o passion_n to_o cut_v off_o a_o occasion_n or_o to_o resist_v a_o temptation_n to_o persevere_v or_o to_o go_v on_o to_o secure_v our_o present_a estate_n or_o to_o proceed_v towards_o perfection_n but_o all_o man_n do_v not_o think_v so_o 25._o for_o there_o be_v some_o who_o have_v great_a peace_n no_o fight_n within_o no_o trouble_n without_o no_o dispute_n or_o contradiction_n in_o their_o spirit_n but_o these_o man_n have_v the_o peace_n of_o tributary_n or_o a_o conquer_a people_n the_o gate_n of_o their_o city_n stand_v open_a day_n and_o night_n that_o all_o the_o carriage_n may_v enter_v without_o dispute_v the_o pass_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n dispute_v not_o because_o the_o spirit_n be_v there_o in_o pupillage_n or_o in_o bond_n and_o the_o flesh_n ride_v in_o triumph_n with_o the_o tyranny_n and_o pride_n and_o impotency_n of_o a_o female_a tyrant_n for_o in_o the_o sense_n of_o religion_n we_o all_o be_v warrior_n or_o slave_n either_o ourselves_o be_v stark_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n or_o we_o need_v to_o stand_v perpetual_o upon_o our_o guard_n in_o continual_a observation_n and_o in_o contestation_n against_o our_o lust_n and_o our_o passion_n so_o long_o deny_v and_o contradict_v our_o own_o will_n till_o we_o will_v and_o choose_v to_o do_v thing_n against_o our_o will_n have_v a_o eye_n always_o to_o those_o infinite_a satisfaction_n which_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d our_o will_n and_o all_o our_o faculty_n when_o we_o arrive_v to_o that_o state_n in_o which_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o more_o contradiction_n but_o only_o that_o our_o mortal_a shall_v put_v on_o immortality_n 26._o but_o as_o some_o have_v a_o vain_a and_o dangerous_a peace_n so_o other_o double_v their_o trouble_n by_o too_o nice_a and_o impertinent_a scruple_n think_v that_o every_o temptation_n be_v a_o degree_n of_o immortification_n as_o long_o as_o we_o live_v we_o shall_v have_v to_o do_v with_o enemy_n but_o as_o this_o life_n be_v ever_o a_o state_n of_o 〈◊〉_d so_o the_o very_a design_n and_o purpose_n of_o mortification_n be_v not_o to_o take_v away_o temptation_n but_o to_o overcome_v they_o it_o endeavour_n to_o facilitate_v the_o work_n and_o secure_v our_o condition_n by_o remove_v all_o occasion_n it_o can_v but_o the_o opportunity_n of_o a_o crime_n and_o the_o solicitation_n to_o a_o sin_n be_v no_o fault_n of_o we_o unless_o it_o be_v of_o our_o procure_n or_o find_v entertainment_n when_o it_o come_v unsent_a for_o to_o suffer_v a_o temptation_n be_v a_o misery_n but_o if_o we_o then_o set_v upon_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o it_o it_o be_v a_o occasion_n of_o virtue_n and_o never_o be_v criminal_a unless_o we_o give_v consent_n but_o then_o also_o it_o will_v be_v consider_v that_o it_o be_v not_o good_a offer_v ourselves_o to_o fire_n ordeal_o to_o confirm_v our_o innocence_n nor_o prudent_a to_o enter_v into_o battle_n without_o need_n and_o to_o show_v our_o valour_n nor_o safe_a to_o procure_v a_o temptation_n that_o we_o may_v have_v the_o reward_n of_o mortification_n of_o it_o for_o 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o command_v as_o a_o duty_n final_o rest_v in_o itself_o or_o immediate_o land_v upon_o god_n glory_n such_o as_o be_v act_n of_o charity_n and_o devotion_n chastity_n and_o justice_n but_o it_o be_v the_o great_a instrument_n of_o humility_n and_o all_o other_o grace_n and_o therefore_o be_v to_o be_v undertake_v to_o destroy_v a_o sin_n and_o to_o secure_v a_o virtuous_a habit_n and_o beside_o that_o to_o call_v on_o a_o danger_n be_v 〈◊〉_d to_o tempt_v god_n and_o to_o invite_v the_o devil_n and_o no_o man_n be_v sure_a of_o a_o victory_n it_o be_v also_o great_a imprudence_n to_o create_v a_o need_n that_o we_o may_v take_v it_o away_o again_o to_o drink_v
distinction_n and_o as_o in_o prince_n court_v the_o reverence_n to_o prince_n be_v quicken_v and_o increase_v by_o a_o outward_a state_n and_o glory_n so_o also_o it_o be_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n although_o the_o understanding_n of_o man_n be_v no_o more_o satisfy_v by_o a_o pompous_a magnificence_n than_o by_o a_o cheap_a plainness_n yet_o the_o eye_n be_v and_o the_o fancy_n and_o the_o affection_n and_o the_o sense_n that_o be_v many_o of_o our_o faculty_n be_v more_o please_v with_o religion_n when_o religion_n by_o such_o instrument_n and_o conveyance_n please_v they_o and_o it_o be_v note_v by_o sozomen_n concern_v valens_n the_o arrian_n emperor_n that_o when_o he_o come_v to_o caesarea_n in_o cappadocia_n he_o praise_v s._n basil_n their_o bishop_n and_o upon_o more_o easy_a term_n revoke_v his_o banishment_n ageret_fw-la because_o he_o be_v a_o grave_a person_n and_o do_v his_o holy_a office_n with_o reverend_a and_o decent_a address_n and_o keep_v his_o church-assembly_n with_o much_o ornament_n and_o solemnity_n 14._o but_o when_o i_o consider_v that_o say_n of_o s._n gregory_n that_o the_o church_n be_v heaven_n within_o 〈◊〉_d the_o tabernacle_n heaven_n dwell_v among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o remember_v that_o god_n have_v stud_v all_o the_o firmament_n and_o pave_v it_o with_o star_n because_o he_o love_v to_o have_v his_o house_n beauteous_a and_o high_o representative_a of_o his_o glory_n i_o see_v no_o reason_n we_o shall_v not_o do_v as_o apollinaris_n say_v god_n do_v in_o earth_n do_v the_o work_n of_o heaven_n for_o he_o be_v the_o god_n 〈◊〉_d of_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n and_o every_o excellency_n in_o the_o creature_n be_v a_o portion_n of_o influence_n from_o the_o divinity_n and_o therefore_o be_v the_o best_a instrument_n of_o convey_v honour_n to_o he_o who_o make_v they_o for_o no_o other_o end_n but_o for_o his_o own_o honour_n as_o the_o last_o resort_n of_o all_o other_o end_n for_o which_o they_o be_v create_v 15._o but_o the_o best_a manner_n to_o reverence_v the_o sanctuary_n be_v by_o the_o continuation_n of_o such_o action_n which_o give_v it_o the_o first_o title_n of_o dei._n holiness_n holiness_n become_v thy_o house_n for_o ever_o say_v david_n sancta_fw-la sancntis_fw-la holy_a person_n and_o holy_a rite_n in_o holy_a place_n that_o as_o it_o have_v the_o first_o relation_n of_o sanctity_n by_o the_o consecration_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o reverend_a minister_n and_o precedent_n of_o religion_n so_o it_o may_v be_v perpetuate_v in_o holy_a office_n and_o receive_v the_o daily_a consecration_n by_o the_o assistance_n of_o sanctify_a and_o religious_a person_n foris_fw-la cane_n dog_n and_o criminal_a person_n be_v unfit_a for_o church_n the_o best_a ornament_n and_o beauty_n of_o a_o church_n be_v a_o holy_a priest_n and_o a_o sanctify_a people_n idem_fw-la for_o since_o angel_n dwell_v in_o church_n and_o god_n have_v make_v his_o name_n to_o dwell_v there_o too_o if_o there_o also_o be_v a_o holy_a people_n that_o there_o be_v saint_n as_o well_o as_o angel_n it_o be_v a_o holy_a fellowship_n and_o a_o bless_a communion_n but_o to_o see_v a_o devil_n there_o will_v scare_v the_o most_o confident_a and_o bold_a fancy_n and_o disturb_v the_o good_a meeting_n and_o such_o be_v every_o wicked_a and_o graceless_a person_n have_v i_o not_o choose_v twelve_o of_o you_o and_o one_o of_o you_o be_v a_o devil_n a_o evil_a soul_n be_v a_o evil_a spirit_n and_o such_o be_v no_o good_a ornament_n for_o temple_n and_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o shame_n that_o a_o goodly_a christian_a church_n shall_v be_v like_o a_o egyptian_a temple_n without_o goodly_a building_n within_o a_o dog_n or_o a_o cat_n for_o the_o deity_n they_o adore_v it_o be_v worse_a if_o in_o our_o address_n to_o holy_a place_n and_o office_n we_o bear_v our_o lust_n under_o our_o garment_n for_o dog_n and_o cat_n be_v of_o god_n make_v but_o our_o lust_n be_v not_o but_o be_v god_n enemy_n and_o therefore_o beside_o the_o unholiness_n it_o be_v a_o affront_n to_o god_n to_o bring_v they_o along_o and_o it_o defile_v the_o place_n in_o a_o great_a degree_n 16._o for_o there_o be_v a_o defile_n of_o a_o temple_n by_o insinuation_n of_o impurity_n and_o another_o by_o direct_a and_o positive_a profanation_n and_o a_o three_o by_o express_a sacrilege_n this_o defile_v a_o temple_n to_o the_o ground_n every_o small_a sin_n be_v a_o unwelcome_a guest_n and_o be_v a_o spot_n in_o those_o feast_n of_o charity_n which_o entertain_v we_o often_o in_o god_n house_n but_o there_o be_v some_o and_o all_o great_a crime_n be_v such_o which_o desecrate_v the_o place_n unhallow_a the_o ground_n as_o to_o our_o particular_n stop_v the_o ascent_n of_o our_o prayer_n obstruct_v the_o current_n of_o god_n blessing_n turn_v religion_n into_o bitterness_n and_o devotion_n into_o gall_n such_o as_o be_v mark_v in_o scripture_n with_o a_o distinguish_a character_n as_o enemy_n to_o the_o peculiar_a disposition_n of_o religion_n and_o such_o be_v unchastity_n which_o defile_v the_o temple_n of_o our_o body_n covetousness_n which_o set_v up_o a_o idol_n in_o stead_n of_o god_n and_o unmercifulness_n which_o be_v a_o direct_a enemy_n to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o fair_a return_n of_o our_o prayer_n he_o that_o show_v not_o the_o mercy_n of_o alm_n of_o forgiveness_n and_o comfort_n be_v forbid_v to_o hope_v for_o comfort_n relief_n or_o forgiveness_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n 17._o a_o pure_a mind_n be_v the_o best_a manner_n of_o worship_n and_o the_o impurity_n of_o a_o crime_n be_v the_o great_a contradiction_n to_o the_o honour_n and_o religion_n of_o holy_a place_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o imitate_v the_o precedent_n of_o the_o most_o religious_a of_o king_n a_o i_o will_v wash_v my_o hand_n in_o innocency_n o_o lord_n and_o so_o will_v i_o go_v to_o thy_o altar_n always_o remember_v those_o decretory_n and_o final_a word_n of_o b_o s._n paul_n he_o that_o defile_v a_o temple_n he_o will_v god_n destroy_v the_o prayer_n o_o eternal_a god_n who_o dwell_v not_o in_o temple_n make_v with_o hand_n the_o heaven_n of_o heaven_n be_v not_o able_a to_o contain_v thou_o and_o yet_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o manifest_v thy_o presence_n among_o the_o son_n of_o man_n by_o special_a issue_n of_o thy_o favour_n and_o benediction_n make_v my_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o be_v a_o temple_n pure_a and_o holy_a apt_a for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o for_o the_o habitation_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n lord_n be_v please_v with_o thy_o rod_n of_o paternal_a discipline_n to_o cast_v out_o all_o impure_a lust_n all_o worldly_a affection_n all_o covetous_a desire_n from_o this_o thy_o temple_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o place_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n of_o holy_a appetite_n and_o chaste_a thought_n of_o pure_a intention_n and_o zealous_a desire_n of_o please_v thou_o that_o i_o may_v become_v also_o a_o sacrifice_n as_o well_o as_o a_o temple_n eat_v up_o with_o the_o zeal_n of_o thy_o glory_n and_o consume_v with_o the_o fire_n of_o love_n that_o not_o one_o thought_n may_v be_v entertain_v by_o i_o but_o such_o as_o may_v be_v like_o perfume_n breathe_v from_o the_o altar_n of_o incense_n and_o not_o a_o word_n may_v pass_v from_o i_o but_o may_v have_v the_o accent_n of_o heaven_n upon_o it_o and_o sound_v pleasant_o in_o thy_o ear_n o_o dear_a god_n fill_v every_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n with_o impress_n disposition_n capacity_n and_o aptness_n of_o religion_n and_o do_v thou_o hallow_v my_o soul_n that_o i_o may_v be_v possess_v with_o zeal_n and_o religious_a affection_n love_v thou_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n worship_v thou_o with_o the_o humble_a adoration_n and_o frequent_a address_n continual_o feed_v upon_o the_o apprehension_n of_o thy_o divine_a sweetness_n and_o consideration_n of_o thy_o infinite_a excellency_n and_o observation_n of_o thy_o righteous_a commandment_n and_o the_o feast_n of_o a_o holy_a conscience_n as_o a_o antepast_n of_o eternity_n and_o consignation_n to_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n sect_n xii_o of_o jesvs_n departure_n into_o galilee_n his_o manner_n of_o life_n miracle_n and_o preach_v his_o call_n of_o disciple_n and_o what_o happen_v until_o the_o second_o passeover_n jesus_n and_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n joh._n 4._o 5_o 6._o 7._o he_o come_v to_o a_o city_n of_o samaria_n call_v sychar_n now_o iacob_n well_o be_v there_o there_o come_v a_o woman_n of_o samaria_n to_o draw_v water_n jesus_n say_v etc_o for_o his_o disciple_n be_v go_v into_o the_o city_n to_o buy_v meat_n v._n 27._o his_o disciple_n come_v &_o marvel_v y_o it_o he_o talk_v with_o the_o woman_n yet_o no_o man_n say_v what_o seek_v thou_o or_o why_o talk_v thou_o with_o she_o
represent_v in_o ceremony_n by_o the_o immersion_n appoint_v to_o be_v the_o rite_n of_o that_o sacrament_n and_o then_o it_o be_v that_o god_n pour_v forth_o together_o with_o the_o sacramental_a water_n a_o salutary_a and_o holy_a fountain_n of_o grace_n to_o wash_v the_o soul_n from_o all_o its_o stain_n and_o impure_a adherence_n and_o therefore_o this_o first_o access_n to_o christ_n be_v in_o the_o style_n of_o scripture_n 21._o 1._o call_v regeneration_n the_o new_a birth_n redemption_n renovation_n expiation_n or_o atonement_n 7._o with_o god_n and_o justification_n and_o these_o word_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n relate_v principal_o 26._o 16._o and_o proper_o to_o the_o abolition_n of_o sin_n commit_v before_o baptism_n for_o we_o be_v 26._o justify_v free_o by_o his_o grace_n through_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v in_o jesus_n christ_n who_o god_n have_v set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n to_o declare_v his_o rightcousness_n for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o be_v past_a to_o declare_v i_o say_v at_o this_o time_n his_o righteousness_n and_o this_o be_v that_o which_o s._n paul_n 28._o call_v justification_n by_o faith_n that_o boast_v may_v be_v exclude_v and_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n by_o jesus_n 27._o make_v exceed_v glorious_a for_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a work_n of_o christ_n the_o first_o entertainment_n of_o a_o disciple_n and_o manifestation_n of_o that_o state_n which_o be_v first_o give_v he_o as_o a_o favour_n and_o next_o intend_v as_o a_o duty_n be_v a_o total_a abolition_n of_o the_o precedent_a guilt_n of_o sin_n and_o leave_v nothing_o remain_v that_o can_v condemn_v we_o then_o free_o receive_v the_o entire_a and_o perfect_a effect_n of_o that_o atonement_n which_o christ_n make_v for_o we_o we_o be_v put_v into_o a_o condition_n of_o innocence_n and_o favour_n and_o this_o i_o say_v be_v do_v regular_o in_o baptism_n and_o s._n paul_n express_v it_o to_o this_o sense_n after_o he_o have_v enumerate_v a_o series_n of_o vice_n subject_v in_o many_o he_o add_v 11._o and_o such_o be_v some_o of_o you_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v there_o be_v nothing_o of_o the_o old_a guilt_n remanent_fw-la when_o you_o be_v wash_v you_o be_v sanctify_v or_o as_o the_o scripture_n 18._o call_v it_o in_o another_o place_n you_o be_v redeem_v from_o your_o vain_a conversation_n 5._o for_o this_o grace_n be_v the_o formality_n of_o the_o covenant_n repent_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n 15._o repent_v and_o be_v convert_v so_o it_o be_v in_o s._n peter_n sermon_n and_o your_o sin_n shall_v be_v do_v away_o 19_o that_o be_v the_o covenant_n but_o that_o christ_n choose_v baptism_n for_o its_o signature_n appear_v in_o the_o parallel_n repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v and_o wash_v away_o your_o sin_n for_o christ_n love_v his_o church_n 38._o 16._o and_o give_v himself_o for_o it_o that_o he_o may_v sanctify_v and_o cleanse_v it_o with_o the_o wash_n of_o water_n 27._o by_o the_o word_n that_o he_o may_v present_v it_o to_o himself_o a_o glorious_a church_n not_o have_v spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n but_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v holy_a and_o without_o blemish_n the_o sanctification_n be_v integral_a the_o pardon_n be_v universal_a and_o immediate_a 6._o but_o here_o the_o process_n be_v short_a no_o more_o at_o first_o but_o this_o repent_v and_o be_v baptize_v and_o wash_v away_o your_o sin_n which_o baptism_n because_o it_o be_v speedy_o administer_v and_o yet_o not_o without_o the_o preparative_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n it_o be_v certain_a those_o predisposition_n 〈◊〉_d be_v but_o instrument_n of_o reception_n action_n of_o great_a facility_n of_o small_a employment_n and_o such_o as_o suppose_v the_o 33._o person_n not_o unapt_a do_v confess_v the_o infiniteness_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o fullness_n of_o the_o redemption_n &_o be_v call_v by_o the_o apostle_n 24._o he_o be_v justify_v free_o 7._o upon_o this_o ground_n it_o be_v that_o by_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o church_n heathen_a person_n stranger_n from_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o grace_n be_v invite_v to_o a_o confession_n of_o of_o faith_n and_o dereliction_n of_o false_a religion_n with_o a_o promise_n that_o at_o the_o very_a first_o resignation_n of_o their_o person_n to_o the_o service_n of_o jesus_n they_o shall_v obtain_v full_a pardon_n it_o be_v s._n cyprian_n counsel_n to_o old_a demetrianus_n now_o in_o the_o evening_n of_o thy_o day_n when_o thy_o soul'is_n almost_o expire_a repent_v of_o thy_o sin_n believe_v in_o jesus_n and_o turn_v christian_a and_o although_o thou_o be_v almost_o in_o the_o embrace_n of_o death_n yet_o thou_o shall_v be_v comprehend_v of_o immortality_n baptizatus_fw-la ad_fw-la horam_fw-la securus_fw-la be_v exit_fw-la say_v s._n austin_n a_o baptize_v person_n die_v immediate_o shall_v live_v eternal_o and_o glorious_o and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o the_o thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n he_o confess_v christ_n and_o repent_v of_o his_o sin_n and_o beg_v pardon_n and_o do_v act_n enough_o to_o facilitate_v his_o first_o access_n to_o christ_n and_o but_o to_o remove_v the_o hindrance_n of_o god_n favour_n then_o he_o be_v redeem_v and_o reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o the_o death_n of_o jesus_n that_o be_v he_o be_v pardon_v with_o a_o full_a instantaneous_a integral_a and_o clear_a pardon_n with_o such_o a_o pardon_n which_o declare_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o the_o infiniteness_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o such_o as_o require_v a_o more_o reception_n and_o entertainment_n on_o man_n part_n 8._o but_o then_o we_o have_v receive_v so_o great_a a_o favour_n enter_v into_o covenant_n to_o correspond_v with_o a_o proportionable_a endeavour_n the_o benefit_n of_o absolute_a pardon_n that_o be_v salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v not_o to_o be_v receive_v till_o the_o time_n of_o refresh_a shall_v come_v from_o the_o 19_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o interval_n we_o have_v promise_v to_o live_v a_o holy_a life_n in_o obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a discipline_n of_o jesus_n that_o be_v the_o condition_n on_o our_o part_n and_o if_o we_o prevaricate_v that_o the_o mercy_n show_v to_o the_o bless_a thief_n be_v no_o argument_n of_o hope_n to_o we_o because_o he_o be_v save_v by_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o first_o access_n which_o correspond_v to_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n we_o receive_v in_o baptism_n and_o we_o shall_v perish_v by_o break_v our_o own_o promise_n and_o obligation_n 7._o which_o christ_n pass_v upon_o we_o when_o he_o make_v with_o we_o the_o covenant_n of_o a_o entire_a and_o gracious_a pardon_n 9_o for_o in_o the_o precise_a covenant_n there_o be_v nothing_o else_o describe_v but_o pardon_v so_o give_v and_o ascertain_v upon_o a_o obedience_n persevere_v to_o the_o end_n and_o this_o be_v clear_a in_o all_o those_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o express_v a_o holy_a and_o innocent_a life_n to_o have_v be_v the_o purpose_n jesus_n and_o design_n of_o christ_n death_n for_o we_o and_o redemption_n of_o we_o from_o the_o former_a estate_n christ_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n on_o the_o tree_n that_o we_o be_v dead_a unto_o sin_n shall_v live_v unto_o 24._o righteousness_n by_o who_o stripe_n you_o be_v heal_v exinde_fw-la from_o our_o be_v heal_v from_o our_o die_v unto_o sin_n from_o our_o be_v bury_v with_o christ_n from_o our_o be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n the_o end_n of_o christ_n die_v for_o we_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v live_v unto_o righteousness_n which_o be_v also_o high_o and_o prophetical_o express_v by_o s._n zachary_n in_o his_o divine_a ecstasy_n this_o be_v the_o oath_n which_o he_o swear_v to_o our_o forefather_n abraham_n that_o he_o will_v grant_v unto_o we_o 〈◊〉_d that_o we_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o s._n paul_n discourse_n to_o this_o purpose_n pertinent_o and_o large_o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n have_v appear_v to_o all_o man_n teach_v we_o that_o deny_v ungodliness_n and_o worldly_a lust_n he_o sunt_fw-la 12._o angeli_fw-la quibus_fw-la in_o lavacro_fw-la renunciavimus_fw-la say_v tertullian_n those_o be_v the_o evil_a angel_n the_o devil_n and_o his_o work_n which_o we_o deny_v or_o renounce_v in_o baptism_n we_o shall_v live_v sober_o righteous_o and_o godly_a in_o this_o present_a world_n that_o be_v lead_v a_o whole_a life_n in_o the_o pursuit_n of_o universal_a holiness_n sobriety_n justice_n and_o godlinèss_n be_v the_o proper_a language_n to_o signify_v our_o religion_n and_o respect_n to_o god_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o to_o ourselves_o and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o very_a end_n of_o our_o die_v in_o baptism_n and_o the_o design_n of_o christ_n manifestation_n of_o
our_o redemption_n he_o add_v look_v for_o that_o bless_a hope_n and_o the_o glorious_a appear_v of_o the_o 14._o great_a god_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n who_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o to_o this_o very_a purpose_n that_o he_o may_v redeem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purify_v unto_o himself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n purify_n a_o people_n peculiar_a to_o himself_o be_v cleanse_v it_o in_o the_o laver_n of_o regeneration_n and_o appropriate_v it_o to_o himself_o in_o the_o rite_n of_o admission_n and_o profession_n which_o plain_o design_v the_o first_o consignation_n of_o our_o redemption_n to_o be_v in_o baptism_n and_o that_o christ_n there_o cleanse_v his_o church_n from_o every_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o we_o that_o we_o shall_v renounce_v all_o our_o sin_n and_o he_o shall_v cleanse_v they_o all_o and_o then_o that_o we_o shall_v abide_v in_o that_o state_n which_o be_v also_o very_o explicit_o set_v down_o by_o the_o same_o apostle_n in_o that_o divine_a and_o mysterious_a epistle_n to_o the_o roman_n how_o shall_v we_o that_o be_v dead_a 4._o to_o sin_n live_v any_o long_a therein_o know_v you_o not_o that_o so_o many_o of_o we_o as_o be_v baptize_v into_o jesus_n christ_n be_v baptize_v into_o his_o death_n well_o what_o then_o therefore_o we_o be_v bury_v with_o he_o by_o baptism_n into_o his_o death_n that_o like_a as_o christ_n be_v raise_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a by_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o father_n even_o so_o we_o also_o shall_v walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o be_v the_o end_n and_o mysteriousness_n of_o baptism_n it_o be_v a_o consignation_n into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o we_o die_v with_o he_o that_o once_o that_o be_v die_v to_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v for_o ever_o after_o live_v the_o life_n of_o righteousness_n know_v this_o that_o our_o old_a man_n be_v crucify_v with_o he_o that_o the_o body_n of_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v that_o 6._o henceforth_o we_o shall_v not_o serve_v sin_n that_o be_v from_o the_o day_n of_o our_o baptism_n to_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n and_o therefore_o god_n who_o know_v the_o weakness_n on_o our_o part_n and_o yet_o the_o strictness_n and_o necessity_n of_o conserve_n baptismal_a grace_n by_o the_o covenant_n evangelical_n have_v appoint_v the_o auxiliaries_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o be_v minister_v to_o all_o baptize_v people_n in_o the_o holy_a rite_n of_o confirmation_n that_o it_o may_v be_v make_v possible_a to_o be_v do_v by_o divine_a aid_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v do_v by_o the_o divine_a commandment_n 10._o and_o this_o may_v not_o be_v improper_o say_v to_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o those_o word_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n he_o that_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o son_n of_o man_n it_o shall_v be_v forgive_v he_o but_o he_o that_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v forgive_v he_o that_o be_v those_o sin_n which_o be_v commit_v in_o infidelity_n before_o we_o become_v disciple_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n be_v to_o be_v remit_v in_o baptism_n and_o our_o first_o profession_n of_o the_o religion_n but_o the_o sin_n commit_v after_o baptism_n and_o confirmation_n in_o which_o we_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n and_o by_o which_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v grieve_v be_v to_o be_v account_v for_o with_o more_o severity_n and_o therefore_o the_o baptis_n primitive_a church_n understand_v our_o obligation_n according_a to_o this_o discourse_n admit_v not_o any_o to_o holy_a order_n who_o have_v lapse_v and_o fall_v into_o any_o sin_n of_o which_o she_o can_v take_v cognisance_n that_o be_v such_o who_o have_v not_o keep_v the_o integrity_n of_o their_o baptism_n but_o sin_n commit_v before_o baptism_n be_v no_o impediment_n to_o the_o susception_n of_o order_n because_o they_o be_v absolute_o extinguish_v in_o baptism_n this_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o covenant_n we_o make_v in_o baptism_n that_o be_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n and_o it_o be_v expect_v we_o shall_v so_o remain_v for_o it_o be_v nowhere_o express_v to_o be_v the_o mercy_n and_o intention_n of_o the_o covenant_n evangelical_n that_o this_o redemption_n shall_v be_v any_o more_o than_o once_o or_o that_o repentance_n which_o be_v in_o order_n to_o it_o can_v be_v renew_v to_o the_o same_o or_o so_o great_a purpose_n and_o present_a effect_n 11._o but_o after_o we_o be_v once_o reconcile_v in_o baptism_n and_o put_v entire_o into_o god_n favour_n 〈◊〉_d when_o we_o have_v once_o be_v redeem_v if_o we_o then_o fall_v away_o into_o sin_n we_o must_v expect_v god_n deal_v with_o we_o in_o another_o manner_n and_o to_o other_o purpose_n never_o must_v we_o expect_v to_o be_v so_o again_o justify_v and_o upon_o such_o term_n as_o former_o the_o best_a day_n of_o our_o repentance_n be_v interrupt_v not_o that_o god_n will_v never_o forgive_v they_o that_o sin_n after_o baptism_n and_o recover_v by_o repentance_n but_o that_o restitution_n by_o repentance_n after_o baptism_n be_v another_o thing_n than_o the_o first_o redemption_n no_o such_o entire_a clear_a and_o integral_a determinate_a and_o presential_a effect_n of_o repentance_n but_o a_o imperfect_a little_a grow_a uncertain_a and_o hazardous_a reconciliation_n a_o repentance_n that_o be_v always_o in_o production_n a_o renovation_n by_o part_n a_o pardon_n that_o be_v revocable_a a_o salvation_n to_o be_v wrought_v by_o fear_n and_o tremble_a all_o our_o remanent_fw-la life_n must_v be_v in_o bitterness_n our_o hope_n allay_v with_o fear_n our_o meat_n attemper_v with_o coloquintida_n and_o death_n be_v in_o the_o pot_n as_o our_o best_a action_n be_v imperfect_a so_o our_o great_a grace_n be_v but_o possibility_n and_o aptness_n to_o a_o reconcilement_n and_o all_o our_o life_n we_o be_v work_v ourselves_o into_o that_o condition_n we_o have_v in_o baptism_n and_o lose_v by_o our_o relapse_n as_o the_o habit_n lessen_v so_o do_v the_o guilt_n as_o our_o virtue_n be_v imperfect_a so_o be_v the_o pardon_n and_o 〈◊〉_d because_o our_o piety_n may_v be_v interrupt_v our_o state_n be_v uncertain_a till_o our_o possibility_n of_o sin_n be_v cease_v till_o our_o fight_n be_v finish_v and_o the_o victory_n therefore_o make_v sure_a because_o there_o be_v no_o more_o fight_n and_o it_o be_v remarkable_a that_o s._n peter_n give_v counsel_n to_o live_v holy_o in_o pursuance_n 4._o of_o our_o redemption_n of_o our_o call_n and_o of_o our_o escape_n from_o that_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o lust_n lest_o we_o lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o purgation_n to_o which_o by_o way_n of_o antithesis_fw-la he_o oppose_v this_o wherefore_o the_o rather_o give_v diligence_n to_o make_v your_o call_n and_o election_n 10._o sure_a and_o if_o you_o do_v these_o thing_n you_o shall_v never_o fall_v mean_v by_o the_o perpetuate_a 23._o our_o state_n of_o baptism_n and_o first_o repentance_n we_o shall_v never_o fall_v but_o be_v in_o a_o sure_a estate_n our_o call_n and_o election_n shall_v be_v sure_a but_o not_o if_o we_o fall_v 9_o if_o we_o forget_v we_o be_v purge_v from_o our_o old_a sin_n if_o we_o forfeit_v our_o call_n we_o have_v also_o make_v our_o election_n unsure_a movable_a and_o disputable_a 12._o so_o that_o now_o the_o hope_n of_o lapse_v sinner_n rely_v upon_o another_o bottom_n and_o as_o in_o moses_n law_n there_o be_v no_o revelation_n of_o repentance_n but_o yet_o the_o jew_n have_v hope_n in_o god_n and_o be_v teach_v the_o succour_n of_o repentance_n by_o the_o homily_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o other_o accessary_a notice_n so_o in_o the_o gospel_n the_o covenant_n be_v establish_v upon_o faith_n and_o repentance_n but_o it_o be_v consign_v in_o baptism_n and_o be_v verifiable_a only_o in_o the_o integrity_n of_o a_o follow_v holy_a life_n according_a to_o the_o measure_n of_o a_o man_n not_o perfect_a but_o sincere_a not_o faultless_a but_o hearty_o endeavour_v but_o yet_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o pardon_v sinner_n lapse_v after_o baptism_n be_v declare_v to_o we_o by_o collateral_a and_o indirect_a occasion_n by_o the_o sermon_n of_o the_o apostle_n and_o the_o commentary_n of_o apostolical_a person_n who_o understand_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o the_o purpose_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o those_o other_o signification_n of_o his_o will_n which_o the_o bless_a jesus_n leave_v upon_o record_n in_o other_o part_n of_o his_o testament_n as_o in_o codicill_n annex_v beside_o the_o precise_a testament_n itself_o and_o it_o be_v certain_a if_o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n there_o be_v the_o same_o involution_n of_o a_o after-repentance_n as_o there_o be_v of_o present_a pardon_n upon_o past_a repentance_n and_o future_a sanctity_n it_o be_v impossible_a to_o
justify_v that_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o a_o persevere_v sanctity_n be_v enjoin_v by_o the_o covenant_n of_o the_o gospel_n if_o i_o say_v in_o its_o first_o intention_n it_o be_v declare_v that_o we_o may_v as_o well_o and_o upon_o the_o same_o term_n hope_v for_o pardon_n upon_o a_o recovery_n hereafter_o as_o upon_o the_o perseverance_n in_o the_o present_a condition_n 13._o from_o these_o premise_n we_o may_v soon_o understand_v what_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o all_o his_o life_n even_o to_o pursue_v his_o own_o undertake_v make_v in_o baptism_n or_o his_o first_o access_n to_o christ_n and_o redemption_n of_o his_o person_n from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o sin_n the_o state_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v call_v in_o scripture_n regeneration_n spiritual_a life_n walk_v after_o the_o spirit_n walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n that_o be_v a_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n that_o repentance_n which_o tie_v up_o in_o the_o same_o ligament_n with_o faith_n be_v the_o disposition_n of_o a_o christian_a to_o his_o regeneration_n and_o atonement_n must_v have_v holy_a life_n in_o perpetual_a succession_n for_o that_o be_v the_o apt_a and_o proper_a fruit_n of_o the_o first_o repentance_n which_o john_n the_o baptist_n preach_v as_o a_o introduction_n to_o christianity_n and_o as_o a_o entertain_v the_o redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o all_o that_o be_v speak_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o call_n upon_o we_o to_o do_v what_o we_o promise_v in_o our_o regeneration_n to_o perform_v that_o which_o be_v the_o design_n of_o christ_n who_o therefore_o redeem_v we_o and_o bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o own_o body_n that_o we_o may_v die_v unto_o sin_n and_o live_v unto_o righteousness_n 14._o this_o be_v that_o say_n of_o s._n paul_n follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n without_o which_o 15._o no_o man_n shall_v see_v the_o lord_n look_v diligent_o lest_o any_o man_n fail_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n lest_o any_o root_n of_o bitterness_n spring_v up_o trouble_v you_o plain_o say_v that_o unless_o we_o pursue_v the_o state_n of_o holiness_n and_o christian_a communion_n into_o which_o we_o be_v baptize_v when_o we_o receive_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v fail_v of_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o never_o come_v to_o see_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o little_a before_o let_v we_o draw_v near_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n in_o full_a assurance_n of_o 22._o faith_n have_v our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n and_o our_o body_n wash_v with_o pure_a water_n that_o be_v the_o first_o state_n of_o our_o redemption_n that_o be_v the_o covenant_n god_n make_v with_o we_o 17._o to_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o and_o to_o put_v his_o law_n in_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n and_o this_o be_v do_v when_o our_o body_n be_v wash_v with_o water_n and_o our_o heart_n sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n that_o be_v in_o baptism_n it_o remain_v then_o that_o we_o persist_v in_o the_o condition_n that_o we_o may_v continue_v our_o title_n to_o the_o covenant_n for_o so_o it_o follow_v let_v we_o hold_v fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n without_o waver_v for_o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o the_o profession_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o 26._o sacrifice_n that_o be_v if_o we_o hold_v not_o fast_o the_o profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o continue_v not_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n but_o fall_v into_o a_o contrary_a state_n we_o have_v forfeit_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o covenant_n so_o that_o all_o our_o hope_n of_o blessedness_n rely_v upon_o the_o covenant_n make_v with_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n be_v ascertain_v upon_o we_o by_o hold_v fast_o that_o profession_n by_o retain_v our_o heart_n still_o sprinkle_v from_o a_o evil_a conscience_n by_o follow_v peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o holiness_n for_o by_o not_o fail_v of_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n we_o shall_v not_o fail_v of_o our_o hope_n the_o mighty_a price_n of_o our_o high_a call_n but_o without_o all_o this_o we_o shall_v never_o see_v the_o face_n of_o god_n 15._o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n be_v all_o those_o place_n of_o scripture_n which_o entitle_v we_o to_o christ_n and_o the_o spirit_n upon_o no_o other_o condition_n but_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o a_o prevail_a habitual_a victorious_a grace_n know_v you_o not_o your_o own_o self_n brethren_n how_o that_o jesus_n christ_n be_v in_o you_o except_o 5._o you_o be_v reprobate_n there_o be_v but_o two_o state_n of_o be_v in_o order_n to_o eternity_n either_o a_o state_n of_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o christ_n or_o the_o state_n of_o reprobation_n either_o christ_n be_v in_o we_o or_o we_o be_v reprobate_n but_o what_o do_v that_o signify_v to_o have_v christ_n dwell_v in_o we_o that_o also_o we_o learn_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o same_o doctor_n if_o christ_n be_v in_o you_o the_o body_n be_v dead_a by_o reason_n of_o sin_n but_o the_o spirit_n be_v life_n because_o of_o righteousness_n the_o body_n of_o sin_n be_v mortify_v and_o the_o 10._o life_n of_o grace_n be_v active_a busy_a and_o spiritual_a in_o all_o they_o who_o be_v not_o in_o the_o state_n of_o reprobation_n the_o parallel_n with_o that_o other_o expression_n of_o he_o they_o that_o be_v christ_n have_v crucify_v 24._o the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n if_o sin_n be_v vigorous_a if_o it_o be_v habitual_a if_o it_o be_v belove_v if_o it_o be_v not_o dead_a or_o die_a in_o we_o we_o be_v not_o of_o christ_n portion_n we_o belong_v not_o to_o he_o nor_o he_o to_o we_o for_o whoever_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n do_v not_o commit_v sin_n for_o his_o seed_n remain_v 9_o in_o he_o and_o he_o can_v sin_v because_o he_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n that_o be_v every_o regenerate_v person_n be_v in_o a_o condition_n who_o very_a be_v be_v a_o contradiction_n and_o a_o opposite_a design_n to_o sin_n when_o he_o be_v regenerate_v and_o bear_v anew_o of_o water_n and_o the_o spirit_n the_o seed_n of_o god_n the_o original_n of_o piety_n be_v put_v into_o he_o and_o bid_v to_o increase_v and_o multiply_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n in_o s._n john_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n in_o s._n james_n by_o which_o he_o beget_v we_o and_o as_o 18._o long_o as_o this_o remain_v a_o regenerate_v person_n can_v be_v give_v up_o to_o sin_n for_o when_o he_o be_v he_o quit_v his_o baptism_n he_o renounce_v the_o covenant_n he_o alter_v his_o relation_n to_o god_n in_o the_o same_o degree_n as_o he_o enter_v into_o a_o state_n of_o sin_n 16._o and_o yet_o this_o discourse_n be_v no_o otherwise_o to_o be_v understand_v than_o according_a to_o the_o design_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o and_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n that_o be_v that_o it_o be_v a_o deep_a engagement_n and_o a_o effectual_a consideration_n for_o the_o necessity_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n but_o at_o no_o hand_n let_v it_o be_v make_v a_o instrument_n of_o despair_n nor_o a_o argument_n to_o lessen_v the_o influence_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n for_o although_o the_o nicety_n and_o limit_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v consign_v in_o baptism_n be_v fix_v upon_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o persevere_v uninterrupted_a sanctity_n and_o our_o redemption_n be_v wrought_v but_o once_o complete_v but_o once_o we_o be_v but_o once_o absolute_o entire_o and_o presential_o forgive_v and_o reconcile_v to_o god_n this_o reconciliation_n be_v in_o virtue_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n and_o this_o sacrifice_n apply_v in_o baptism_n be_v one_o as_o baptism_n be_v one_o and_o as_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v one_o yet_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n beside_o this_o great_a feast_n have_v fragment_n which_o the_o apostle_n and_o minister_n spiritual_a be_v to_o gather_v up_o in_o basket_n and_o minister_v to_o the_o afterneed_n of_o indigent_a and_o necessitous_a disciple_n 17._o and_o this_o we_o gather_v as_o fragment_n be_v gather_v by_o respersed_a saying_n instance_n and_o example_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n record_v in_o holy_a scripture_n the_o holy_a jesus_n command_v we_o to_o forgive_v our_o brother_n seventy_o time_n seven_o time_n when_o he_o ask_v our_o pardon_n and_o implore_v our_o mercy_n and_o since_o the_o divine_a mercy_n be_v the_o pattern_n of_o we_o and_o be_v also_o procure_v by_o we_o the_o one_o be_v make_v the_o measure_n of_o the_o other_o by_o way_n of_o precedent_n and_o by_o way_n of_o reward_n god_n will_v certain_o forgive_v we_o as_o we_o forgive_v our_o brother_n and_o it_o can_v be_v imagine_v god_n shall_v oblige_v we_o to_o give_v pardon_n often_o than_o he_o will_v give_v it_o himself_o especial_o since_o he_o have_v express_v we_o to_o be_v a_o title_n of_o a_o
proportionable_a reception_n of_o he_o and_o have_v also_o command_v we_o to_o ask_v pardon_v all_o day_n of_o our_o life_n even_o in_o our_o daily_a office_n and_o to_o beg_v it_o in_o the_o measure_n and_o rule_v of_o our_o own_o charity_n and_o forgiveness_n to_o our_o brother_n and_o therefore_o god_n in_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n foresee_v our_o frequent_a relapse_n and_o consider_v our_o infinite_a infirmity_n appoint_v in_o his_o church_n a_o ordinary_a ministry_n of_o pardon_n design_v the_o minister_n to_o pray_v for_o sinner_n and_o promise_v to_o accept_v he_o in_o that_o his_o advocation_n or_o that_o he_o will_v open_v or_o shut_v heaven_n respective_o to_o his_o act_n on_o earth_n that_o be_v he_o will_v hear_v his_o prayer_n and_o verify_v his_o ministry_n to_o who_o he_o have_v commit_v the_o word_n of_o reconciliation_n this_o become_v a_o duty_n to_o christian_a minister_n spiritual_a person_n that_o they_o shall_v restore_v a_o person_n overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n that_o be_v reduce_v he_o to_o the_o condition_n 1._o 14._o he_o begin_v to_o lose_v that_o they_o shall_v pray_v over_o sick_a person_n who_o be_v also_o command_v to_o confess_v their_o sin_n and_o god_n have_v promise_v that_o the_o sin_n they_o have_v commit_v shall_v be_v forgive_v they_o thus_o s._n paul_n 51._o absolve_v the_o incestuous_a excommunicate_a corinthian_a in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n he_o forgive_v he_o and_o this_o also_o be_v the_o confidence_n s_o john_n teach_v the_o christian_a church_n upon_o the_o stock_n of_o the_o excellent_a 〈◊〉_d mercy_n of_o god_n and_o propitiation_n of_o jesus_n 9_o if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n he_o be_v faithful_a and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o 〈◊〉_d which_o discourse_n he_o direct_v to_o they_o who_o be_v christian_n already_o initiate_v into_o the_o institution_n of_o jesus_n and_o the_o epistle_n which_o the_o spirit_n send_v to_o the_o seven_o asian_a church_n and_o be_v particular_o address_v to_o the_o bishop_n the_o angel_n of_o those_o church_n be_v exhortation_n some_o to_o perseverance_n some_o to_o repentance_n that_o 5._o they_o may_v return_v from_o whence_o they_o be_v fall_v and_o the_o case_n be_v so_o with_o we_o that_o it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v be_v actual_o and_o perpetual_o free_a from_o sin_n in_o the_o long_a succession_n of_o a_o busy_a and_o impotent_a and_o a_o tempt_a conversation_n and_o without_o these_o reserve_v of_o the_o divine_a grace_n and_o after-emanations_a from_o the_o mercy-seat_n no_o man_n can_v be_v save_v and_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n will_v become_v inconsiderable_a to_o most_o of_o his_o great_a purpose_n for_o none_o shall_v have_v receive_v advantage_n but_o newly-baptized_n person_n who_o alb_n of_o baptism_n serve_v they_o also_o for_o a_o winding-sheet_n and_o therefore_o our_o baptism_n although_o it_o do_v consign_v the_o work_n of_o god_n present_o to_o the_o baptize_v person_n in_o great_a certain_a and_o entire_a effect_n in_o order_n to_o the_o remission_n of_o what_o be_v past_a in_o case_n the_o catechumen_n be_v right_o dispose_v or_o hinder_v not_o yet_o it_o have_v also_o influence_n upon_o the_o follow_a period_n of_o our_o life_n and_o have_v admit_v we_o into_o a_o last_a state_n of_o pardon_n to_o be_v renew_v and_o actual_o apply_v by_o the_o sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n and_o all_o other_o ministery_n evangelical_n and_o so_o long_o baptism_n as_o our_o repentance_n be_v timely_a active_a and_o affective_a 18._o but_o now_o although_o it_o be_v infinite_o certain_a that_o the_o gate_n of_o mercy_n stand_v open_a to_o sinner_n after_o baptism_n yet_o it_o be_v with_o some_o variety_n and_o great_a difficulty_n he_o that_o renounce_v christianity_n and_o become_v apostate_n from_o his_o religion_n not_o by_o a_o seem_a abjuration_n under_o a_o storm_n but_o by_o a_o voluntary_a and_o hearty_a dereliction_n he_o seem_v to_o have_v quit_v all_o that_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v receive_v when_o he_o be_v illuminate_v and_o to_o have_v lose_v the_o benefit_n of_o his_o redemption_n and_o former_a expiation_n and_o i_o conceive_v this_o be_v the_o full_a meaning_n of_o those_o word_n of_o s._n paul_n which_o be_v of_o high_a difficulty_n and_o latent_fw-la sense_n for_o it_o be_v 6._o impossible_a for_o those_o who_o be_v once_o enlighten_v etc._n etc._n if_o they_o shall_v fall_v away_o to_o renew_v they_o again_o unto_o repentance_n the_o reason_n be_v there_o subjoin_v and_o more_o clear_o explicate_v a_o little_a after_o for_o if_o we_o sin_v wilful_o after_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o knowledge_n of_o the_o truth_n there_o 29._o remain_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n for_o he_o have_v count_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n wherewith_o he_o be_v sanctify_v a_o unholy_a thing_n and_o have_v do_v despite_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n the_o meaning_n be_v divers_a according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o apostasy_n or_o relapse_n they_o who_o fall_v away_o after_o they_o be_v once_o enlighten_v in_o baptism_n and_o feel_v all_o those_o bless_a effect_n of_o the_o sanctification_n and_o the_o emanation_n of_o the_o spirit_n if_o it_o be_v into_o a_o contradictory_n state_n of_o sin_n and_o mancipation_n and_o obstinate_a purpose_n to_o serve_v christ_n 〈◊〉_d enemy_n then_o there_o remain_v nothing_o but_o a_o fearful_a expectation_n of_o judgement_n but_o if_o the_o backslide_a be_v but_o the_o interruption_n of_o the_o first_o sanctity_n by_o a_o single_a act_n or_o a_o unconformed_a unresolved_a unmalicious_a habit_n then_o also_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o renew_v they_o unto_o repentance_n viz._n as_o former_o that_o be_v they_o can_v never_o be_v reconcile_v as_o before_o integral_o full_o and_o at_o once_o during_o this_o life_n for_o that_o redemption_n and_o expiation_n be_v by_o baptism_n into_o christ_n death_n and_o there_o be_v no_o more_o death_n of_o christ_n nor_o any_o more_o such_o sacramental_a consignation_n of_o the_o benefit_n of_o it_o there_o be_v no_o more_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n but_o the_o redemption_n be_v one_o as_o the_o sacrifice_n be_v one_o in_o who_o virtue_n the_o redemption_n do_v operate_v and_o therefore_o the_o novatian_o who_o be_v zealous_a man_n deny_v to_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o person_n the_o peace_n of_o the_o church_n and_o remit_v they_o to_o the_o divine_a judgement_n the_o 9_o church_n herself_o be_v sometime_o almost_o as_o zealous_a against_o the_o second_o sort_n of_o person_n lapse_v into_o capital_a crime_n grant_v to_o they_o repentance_n but_o once_o by_o such_o discipline_n consign_v this_o truth_n that_o every_o recession_n from_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n in_o which_o by_o baptism_n we_o be_v establish_v and_o consign_v be_v a_o far_a step_n from_o the_o possibility_n of_o heaven_n and_o so_o near_o a_o ruin_n that_o the_o church_n think_v they_o person_n fit_a to_o be_v transmit_v to_o a_o judicature_n immediate_o divine_a as_o suppose_v either_o her_o power_n to_o be_v too_o little_a or_o the_o other_o malice_n too_o great_a or_o else_o the_o danger_n too_o violent_a or_o the_o scandal_n insupportable_a for_o concern_v such_o person_n who_o once_o be_v pious_a holy_a and_o forgive_v for_o so_o be_v every_o man_n and_o woman_n worthy_o and_o apt_o baptize_v and_o afterward_o fall_v into_o dissolution_n of_o manner_n extinguish_v the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v despite_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n crucisy_v again_o the_o lord_n of_o life_n that_o be_v return_v to_o such_o a_o condition_n from_o which_o they_o be_v once_o recover_v and_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v so_o but_o by_o the_o death_n of_o our_o dear_a lord_n i_o say_v concern_v such_o person_n the_o scripture_n speak_v very_o suspicious_o and_o to_o the_o sense_n and_o signification_n of_o a_o infinite_a danger_n for_o if_o the_o speak_v a_o word_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v not_o to_o be_v pardon_v here_o nor_o hereafter_o what_o can_v we_o imagine_v to_o be_v the_o end_n of_o such_o a_o impiety_n which_o crucify_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o put_v he_o to_o a_o open_a shame_n which_o quench_v the_o spirit_n do_v despite_n to_o the_o spirit_n of_o grace_n certain_o that_o be_v worse_a than_o speak_v against_o he_o and_o such_o be_v every_o person_n who_o fall_v into_o wilful_a apostasy_n from_o the_o faith_n or_o do_v that_o violence_n to_o holiness_n which_o the_o other_o do_v to_o faith_n that_o be_v extinguish_v the_o spark_n of_o illumination_n quench_v the_o spirit_n and_o be_v habitual_o and_o obstinate_o criminal_a in_o any_o kind_n for_o the_o same_o thing_n that_o 〈◊〉_d be_v in_o the_o first_o period_n of_o the_o world_n and_o idolatry_n in_o the_o second_o the_o same_o be_v apostasy_n in_o the_o last_o it_o be_v a_o state_n whole_o contradictory_n to_o all_o our_o religious_a relation_n to_o god_n according_a to_o the_o
recovery_n and_o the_o same_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n have_v its_o power_n over_o we_o christ_n be_v in_o his_o possession_n though_o he_o be_v disturb_v but_o then_o our_o restitution_n consist_v upon_o the_o only_a condition_n of_o a_o renovation_n of_o our_o integrity_n as_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o our_o innocence_n so_o be_v our_o degree_n of_o confidence_n 23._o now_o because_o the_o intermedial_a state_n be_v divisible_a various_a successive_a and_o alterable_a so_o also_o be_v our_o condition_n of_o pardon_n our_o flesh_n shall_v no_o more_o return_n as_o that_o of_o a_o little_a child_n our_o wound_n shall_v never_o be_v perfect_o cure_v but_o a_o scar_n and_o pain_n and_o danger_n of_o a_o relapse_n shall_v for_o ever_o afflict_v we_o our_o sin_n shall_v be_v pardon_v by_o part_n and_o degree_n to_o uncertain_a purpose_n but_o with_o certain_a danger_n of_o be_v recall_v again_o and_o the_o pardon_n shall_v never_o be_v 〈◊〉_d till_o that_o day_n in_o which_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o consummation_n 24._o and_o this_o be_v evident_a to_o have_v be_v god_n usual_a deal_n with_o all_o those_o upon_o who_o his_o name_n be_v call_v god_n pardon_v david_n sin_n of_o adultery_n and_o murder_n but_o the_o pardon_n be_v but_o to_o a_o certain_a degree_n and_o in_o a_o limit_a expression_n god_n have_v take_v away_o thy_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o die_v but_o this_o pardon_n be_v as_o imperfect_a as_o his_o condition_n be_v nevertheless_o the_o child_n that_o be_v bear_v unto_o thou_o that_o shall_v die_v thus_o god_n pardon_v the_o israelite_n 14._o at_o the_o importunity_n of_o moses_n and_o yet_o threaten_v to_o visit_v that_o sin_n upon_o they_o in_o the_o day_n of_o visitation_n and_o so_o it_o be_v in_o christianity_n when_o once_o we_o have_v break_v and_o discompose_v the_o golden_a chain_n of_o vocation_n election_n and_o justification_n which_o be_v entire_a link_n and_o methodical_a period_n of_o our_o happiness_n when_o we_o first_o give_v up_o our_o name_n to_o christ_n for_o ever_o after_o our_o condition_n be_v imperfect_a we_o have_v break_v our_o covenant_n and_o we_o must_v be_v save_v by_o the_o excrescency_n and_o overflowing_n of_o mercy_n our_o whole_a endeavour_n must_v be_v to_o be_v reduce_v to_o the_o state_n of_o our_o baptismal_a innocence_n and_o integrity_n because_o in_o that_o the_o covenant_n be_v establish_v and_o since_o our_o life_n be_v full_a of_o defailance_n and_o all_o our_o endeavour_n can_v never_o make_v we_o such_o as_o christ_n make_v we_o and_o yet_o upon_o that_o condition_n our_o hope_n of_o happiness_n be_v establish_v i_o mean_v of_o remain_v such_o as_o he_o have_v make_v we_o as_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o our_o restitution_n and_o access_n to_o the_o first_o federal_a condition_n so_o also_o be_v the_o degree_n of_o our_o pardon_n but_o as_o it_o be_v always_o in_o imperfection_n during_o this_o life_n and_o subject_a to_o sophoel_n change_v and_o defailance_n so_o also_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o our_o felicity_n never_o certain_a till_o we_o be_v take_v from_o all_o danger_n never_o perfect_a till_o all_o that_o be_v imperfect_a in_o we_o be_v do_v away_o 25._o and_o therefore_o in_o the_o present_a condition_n of_o thing_n our_o pardon_n be_v proper_o express_v 2._o by_o david_n and_o s._n paul_n by_o a_o cover_n and_o a_o not_o impute_v for_o because_o the_o body_n 7._o of_o sin_n die_v visible_o and_o fight_v perpetual_o and_o dispute_v with_o hope_n of_o victory_n and_o may_v also_o prevail_v all_o this_o life_n be_v a_o condition_n of_o suspense_n our_o sin_n be_v rather_o cover_v than_o proper_o pardon_v god_n wrath_n be_v suspend_v not_o satisfy_v the_o sin_n be_v not_o to_o all_o purpose_n of_o anger_n impute_v but_o yet_o be_v in_o some_o sense_n remanent_fw-la or_o at_o least_o lie_v ready_a at_o the_o door_n our_o condition_n be_v a_o state_n of_o imperfection_n and_o every_o degree_n of_o imperfection_n bring_v a_o degree_n of_o recession_n from_o the_o state_n christ_n put_v we_o in_o and_o every_o recession_n from_o our_o innocence_n be_v also_o a_o abatement_n of_o our_o confidence_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n hover_v over_o our_o head_n and_o break_v out_o into_o temporal_a judgement_n and_o he_o retract_v they_o again_o and_o threaten_v worse_a according_a as_o we_o approach_v to_o or_o retire_v from_o that_o first_o innocence_n which_o be_v the_o first_o entertainment_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o the_o crown_n of_o the_o evangelical_n covenant_n upon_o that_o we_o entertain_v the_o mercy_n of_o redemption_n and_o god_n establish_v it_o upon_o such_o a_o obedience_n which_o be_v a_o constant_a perpetual_a and_o universal_a sincerity_n and_o endeavour_n and_o as_o we_o perform_v our_o part_n so_o god_n verify_v he_o and_o not_o only_o give_v a_o great_a assistance_n by_o the_o perpetual_a influence_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n by_o which_o we_o be_v consign_v to_o the_o day_n of_o redemption_n but_o also_o take_v a_o account_n of_o obedience_n not_o according_a to_o the_o standard_n of_o the_o law_n and_o a_o exact_a scrutiny_n but_o by_o a_o evangelical_n proportion_n in_o which_o we_o be_v on_o one_o side_n look_v upon_o as_o person_n already_o redeem_v and_o assist_v and_o therefore_o high_o engage_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n as_o compass_v about_o with_o infirmity_n and_o enemy_n and_o therefore_o much_o pity_v so_o that_o as_o at_o first_o our_o call_v and_o election_n be_v present_o good_a and_o shall_v remain_v so_o if_o we_o make_v it_o sure_a so_o if_o we_o once_o prevaricate_v it_o we_o be_v render_v then_o full_a of_o hazard_n difficulty_n and_o uncertainty_n and_o we_o must_v with_o pain_n and_o sedulity_n work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a first_o by_o prevent_v a_o fall_n or_o afterward_o by_o return_v to_o that_o excellent_a condition_n from_o whence_o we_o have_v depart_v 26._o but_o although_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n after_o baptism_n be_v during_o this_o life_n difficult_a imperfect_a and_o revocable_a yet_o because_o it_o be_v to_o great_a effect_n for_o the_o present_a and_o in_o order_n to_o a_o complete_a pardon_n in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n we_o be_v next_o to_o inquire_v what_o be_v the_o part_n of_o duty_n to_o which_o we_o be_v oblige_v after_o such_o prevarication_n which_o usual_o interrupt_v the_o state_n of_o baptismal_a innocence_n and_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n s._n john_n give_v this_o account_n if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o god_n and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n 7._o but_o if_o we_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n we_o have_v communion_n one_o with_o another_o and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n this_o state_n of_o duty_n s._n paul_n call_v a_o cast_n off_o the_o 14._o work_n of_o darkness_n a_o put_n on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n a_o walk_v honest_o a_o put_n on_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ._n and_o to_o it_o he_o confront_v make_v provision_n for_o the_o flesh_n to_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o s._n peter_n describe_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_a relate_v the_o proportion_n of_o it_o as_o high_a as_o the_o first_o precedent_n even_o god_n himself_o as_o he_o which_o have_v call_v you_o be_v holy_a 14._o so_o be_v you_o holy_a in_o all_o manner_n of_o conversation_n not_o fashion_v yourselves_o according_a to_o the_o former_a lust_n and_o again_o see_v then_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n shall_v be_v dissolve_v what_o manner_n of_o person_n 11._o ought_v we_o to_o be_v in_o all_o holy_a conversation_n and_o godliness_n and_o s._n john_n with_o the_o same_o severity_n and_o perfection_n every_o one_o that_o have_v this_o hope_n that_o be_v every_o one_o who_o either_o do_v 3._o not_o or_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o despair_v purify_v himself_o even_o as_o god_n be_v pure_a meaning_n that_o he_o be_v pure_a by_o a_o divine_a purity_n which_o god_n have_v prescribe_v as_o a_o imitation_n of_o his_o holiness_n according_a to_o our_o capacity_n and_o possibility_n that_o purity_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o lay_v 1._o aside_o all_o malice_n and_o guile_n and_o hypocrisy_n and_o envy_n and_o evil_a speaking_n so_o s._n peter_n express_v it_o a_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o so_o s._n paul_n 1._o this_o be_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n as_o he_o be_v in_o the_o light_n for_o in_o he_o be_v no_o darkness_n at_o all_o which_o we_o 7._o have_v then_o imitate_v when_o we_o have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n that_o be_v in_o the_o world_n through_o 4._o lust_n that_o be_v so_o as_o we_o be_v not_o hold_v by_o they_o that_o we_o take_v they_o for_o our_o enemy_n for_o the_o object_n and_o party_n of_o our_o contestation_n and_o spiritual_a
for_o there_o be_v a_o unpardonable_a estate_n by_o reason_n of_o its_o malice_n and_o opposition_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o there_o be_v a_o state_n unpardonable_a because_o the_o time_n of_o repentance_n be_v past_a there_o be_v day_n and_o period_n of_o grace_n if_o thou_o have_v know_v at_o least_o in_o this_o thy_o day_n say_v the_o weep_a saviour_n of_o the_o world_n to_o foreknown_a and_o determine_v jerusalem_n when_o god_n decree_n be_v go_v out_o they_o be_v not_o always_o revocable_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o great_a caution_n of_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o shall_v follow_v peace_n and_o holiness_n and_o look_v diligent_o 16._o that_o we_o fall_v not_o from_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n lest_o any_o of_o we_o become_v like_o 〈◊〉_d to_o who_o repentance_n there_o be_v no_o place_n leave_v though_o he_o seek_v it_o careful_o with_o tear_n meaning_n that_o we_o also_o may_v put_v ourselves_o into_o a_o condition_n when_o it_o shall_v be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v be_v renew_v unto_o repentance_n and_o those_o be_v they_o who_o sin_n a_o sin_n unto_o death_n for_o who_o we_o have_v 16._o from_o the_o apostle_n no_o encouragement_n to_o pray_v and_o these_o be_v in_o so_o general_a and_o conclusive_a term_n describe_v in_o scripture_n that_o every_o persevere_v sinner_n have_v great_a reason_n to_o suspect_v himself_o to_o be_v in_o the_o number_n if_o he_o endeavour_v as_o soon_o as_o he_o think_v of_o it_o to_o recover_v it_o be_v the_o best_a sign_n he_o be_v not_o arrive_v so_o far_o but_o he_o that_o live_v long_o in_o a_o violent_a and_o habitual_a course_n of_o sin_n be_v at_o the_o margin_n and_o brim_n of_o that_o state_n of_o final_a reprobation_n and_o some_o man_n be_v in_o it_o before_o they_o be_v aware_a and_o to_o some_o god_n reckon_v their_o day_n swift_a and_o their_o period_n short_a the_o use_n i_o make_v of_o this_o consideration_n be_v that_o if_o any_o man_n have_v reason_n to_o suspect_v or_o to_o be_v certain_a that_o his_o time_n of_o repentance_n be_v past_a it_o be_v most_o likely_a to_o be_v a_o deathbed_n penitent_n after_o a_o vicious_a life_n a_o life_n contrary_n to_o the_o mercy_n and_o grace_n of_o the_o evangelical_n covenant_n for_o he_o have_v provoke_v god_n as_o long_o as_o he_o can_v and_o reject_v the_o offer_n of_o grace_n as_o long_o as_o he_o live_v and_o refuse_v virtue_n till_o he_o can_v not_o entertain_v she_o and_o have_v do_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o a_o person_n reject_v from_o hope_n of_o repentance_n can_v easy_o be_v imagine_v to_o have_v do_v and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o time_n of_o rejection_n although_o it_o may_v be_v early_o yet_o it_o be_v also_o certain_o the_o last_o 31._o concern_v the_o second_o i_o shall_v add_v this_o to_o the_o former_a discourse_n of_o it_o that_o perfect_a pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o in_o this_o world_n at_o all_o after_o the_o first_o emission_n and_o great_a efflux_n of_o it_o in_o our_o first_o regeneration_n during_o this_o life_n we_o be_v in_o imperfection_n minority_n and_o under_o condition_n which_o we_o have_v prevaricate_v and_o our_o recovery_n be_v in_o perpetual_a flux_n in_o heightning_n and_o declension_n and_o we_o be_v high_o uncertain_a of_o our_o acceptation_n because_o we_o be_v not_o certain_a of_o our_o restitution_n and_o innocence_n we_o know_v not_o whether_o we_o have_v do_v all_o that_o be_v sufficient_a to_o repair_v the_o breach_n make_v in_o the_o first_o state_n of_o favour_n and_o baptismal_a grace_n but_o he_o that_o be_v dead_a say_v s._n paul_n be_v justify_v from_o sin_n not_o till_o then_o and_o 7._o therefore_o in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o most_o learned_a jew_n it_o be_v affirm_v he_o that_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o profanation_n of_o the_o name_n of_o god_n he_o shall_v not_o interrupt_v the_o apparent_a malignity_n of_o it_o by_o his_o present_a repentance_n nor_o make_v atonement_n in_o the_o day_n of_o expiation_n nor_o wath_fw-mi the_o stain_n away_o by_o chastise_v of_o himself_o but_o during_o his_o life_n it_o remain_v whole_o in_o suspense_n and_o before_o death_n be_v not_o extinguish_v according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o the_o prophet_n isaiah_n this_o iniquity_n shall_v not_o be_v blot_v out_o till_o you_o die_v sai_z the_o lord_n of_o host_n 14._o and_o some_o wise_a person_n have_v affirm_v that_o jacob_n relate_v to_o this_o in_o his_o expression_n and_o appellative_n of_o god_n who_o he_o call_v the_o god_n of_o abraham_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o his_o father_n isaac_n 42._o because_o as_o the_o doctor_n of_o the_o jew_n tell_v we_o abraham_n be_v dead_a be_v ascribe_v into_o the_o final_a condition_n of_o god_n family_n but_o isaac_n be_v live_v have_v apprehension_n of_o god_n not_o only_o of_o a_o pious_a but_o also_o of_o a_o tremulous_a fear_n he_o be_v not_o sure_a of_o his_o own_o condition_n much_o less_o of_o the_o degree_n of_o his_o reconciliation_n how_o far_o god_n have_v forgive_v his_o sin_n and_o how_o far_o he_o have_v retain_v they_o and_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o if_o every_o degree_n of_o the_o divine_a favour_n be_v not_o assure_v by_o a_o holy_a life_n those_o sin_n of_o who_o pardon_n we_o be_v most_o hopeful_a return_n in_o as_o full_a vigour_n and_o clamorous_a importunity_n as_o ever_o and_o be_v make_v more_o vocal_a by_o the_o appendent_a ingratitude_n and_o other_o accidental_a degree_n and_o this_o christ_n teach_v we_o by_o a_o parable_n for_o as_o the_o lord_n make_v his_o uncharitable_a servant_n pay_v all_o that_o debt_n which_o he_o have_v former_o forgive_v he_o even_o so_o will_v god_n do_v to_o we_o if_o we_o from_o our_o heart_n forgive_v not_o one_o 35._o another_o their_o trespass_n behold_v the_o goodness_n and_o severity_n of_o god_n say_v s._n paul_n on_o they_o which_o 22._o fall_v severity_n but_o on_o thou_o goodness_n if_o thou_o continue_v in_o that_o goodness_n otherwise_o thou_o shall_v be_v cut_v off_o for_o this_o be_v my_o covenant_n which_o i_o shall_v make_v with_o they_o when_o i_o shall_v take_v away_o their_o 27._o sin_n and_o if_o this_o be_v true_a in_o those_o sin_n which_o god_n certain_o have_v forget_v such_o as_o be_v all_o those_o which_o be_v commit_v before_o our_o illumination_n much_o rather_o be_v it_o true_a in_o those_o which_o we_o commit_v after_o concern_v who_o actual_a and_o full_a pardon_n we_o can_v be_v certain_a without_o a_o revelation_n so_o that_o our_o pardon_n of_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v grant_v after_o the_o breach_n of_o our_o covenant_n be_v just_a so_o secure_a as_o our_o perseverance_n be_v concern_v which_o because_o we_o must_v ascertain_v it_o as_o well_o as_o we_o can_v but_o ever_o with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a so_o also_o be_v the_o estate_n of_o our_o pardon_n hazardous_a conditional_a revocable_a and_o uncertain_a and_o therefore_o the_o best_a of_o man_n do_v all_o their_o life_n ask_v pardon_v even_o of_o those_o sin_n for_o which_o they_o have_v weep_v bitter_o and_o do_v the_o sharp_a and_o severe_a penance_n and_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a we_o pray_v that_o we_o may_v not_o enter_v into_o temptation_n because_o temptation_n be_v full_a of_o danger_n and_o the_o danger_n may_v bring_v a_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n may_v ruin_v we_o it_o be_v also_o necessary_a that_o we_o understand_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o pardon_n to_o be_v as_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o person_n variable_a as_o will_n sudden_a as_o affection_n alterable_a as_o our_o purpose_n revocable_a as_o our_o own_o good_a intention_n and_o then_o make_v as_o ineffective_a as_o our_o inclination_n to_o good_a action_n and_o there_o be_v no_o way_n to_o secure_v our_o confidence_n and_o our_o hope_n but_o by_o be_v perfect_a and_o holy_a and_o pure_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v that_o be_v in_o the_o sense_n of_o humane_a capacity_n free_a from_o the_o habit_n of_o all_o sin_n and_o active_a and_o industrious_a and_o continue_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o upon_o this_o only_a the_o promise_n be_v build_v and_o by_o our_o proportion_n to_o this_o state_n we_o must_v proportion_v our_o confidence_n we_o have_v no_o other_o revelation_n christ_n reconcile_v we_o to_o his_o father_n upon_o no_o other_o condition_n and_o make_v the_o covenant_n upon_o no_o other_o article_n but_o of_o a_o holy_a life_n in_o obedience_n universal_a and_o perpetual_a and_o the_o abatement_n of_o the_o rigorous_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n as_o they_o be_v such_o as_o may_v infinite_o testify_v and_o prove_v his_o mercy_n so_o they_o be_v such_o as_o must_v secure_v our_o duty_n and_o habitual_a grace_n a_o industry_n manly_a constant_a and_o christian_n and_o because_o these_o have_v so_o great_a latitude_n and_o to_o what_o degree_n god_n will_v accept_v our_o return_n he_o have_v
nowhere_o punctual_o describe_v he_o that_o be_v most_o severe_a in_o his_o determination_n do_v best_a secure_v himself_o and_o by_o exact_v the_o strict_a account_n of_o himself_o shall_v obtain_v the_o easy_a scrutiny_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n the_o use_n i_o make_v of_o this_o consideration_n be_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n with_o the_o former_a for_o if_o every_o day_n of_o sin_n and_o every_o criminal_a act_n be_v a_o degree_n of_o recess_n from_o the_o possibility_n of_o heaven_n it_o will_v be_v consider_v at_o how_o great_a distance_n a_o deathbed_n penitent_n after_o a_o vicious_a life_n may_v apprehend_v himself_o to_o stand_v for_o mercy_n and_o pardon_v and_o since_o the_o term_n of_o restitution_n must_v in_o labour_n and_o in_o extension_n of_o time_n or_o intention_n of_o degree_n be_v of_o value_n great_a enough_o to_o restore_v he_o to_o some_o proportion_n or_o equivalence_n with_o that_o state_n of_o grace_n from_o whence_o he_o be_v fall_v and_o upon_o which_o the_o covenant_n be_v make_v with_o he_o how_o impossible_a or_o how_o near_o to_o impossible_a it_o will_v appear_v to_o he_o to_o go_v so_o far_o and_o do_v so_o much_o in_o that_o state_n and_o in_o those_o circumstance_n of_o disability_n 32._o concern_v the_o three_o particular_a i_o consider_v that_o repentance_n as_o it_o be_v describe_v in_o scripture_n be_v a_o system_fw-la of_o holy_a duty_n not_o of_o one_o kind_n not_o proper_o consist_v of_o part_n as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o single_a grace_n but_o it_o be_v the_o reparation_n of_o that_o estate_n into_o which_o christ_n first_o put_v we_o a_o renew_v we_o in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n so_o the_o apostle_n call_v it_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v teach_v this_o truth_n to_o we_o by_o the_o implication_n of_o many_o appellative_n and_o also_o by_o express_a discourse_n for_o there_o be_v in_o scripture_n 〈◊〉_d a_o repentance_n to_o be_v repent_v of_o and_o 19_o a_o repentance_n never_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o the_o first_o be_v mere_a sorrow_n for_o what_o be_v past_a a_o ineffective_a trouble_n produce_v nothing_o good_a such_o as_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o judas_n he_o repent_v and_o hang_v himself_o and_o such_o be_v that_o of_o esau_n when_o it_o be_v too_o late_o and_o so_o be_v the_o repentance_n of_o the_o five_o foolish_a virgin_n which_o example_n tell_v we_o also_o when_o we_o be_v a_o impertinent_a and_o ineffectual_a repentance_n to_o this_o repentance_n pardon_n be_v nowhere_o promise_v in_o scripture_n but_o there_o be_v a_o repentance_n which_o be_v call_v conversion_n or_o 〈◊〉_d amendment_n of_o life_n a_o repentance_n productive_a of_o holy_a fruit_n such_o as_o the_o baptist_n and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n preach_v such_o as_o himself_o also_o propound_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o 41_o ninivites_n they_o repent_v at_o the_o preach_n of_o jonah_n that_o be_v 10._o they_o fast_v they_o cover_v they_o in_o sackcloth_n they_o cry_v mighty_o unto_o god_n yea_o they_o turn_v every_o one_o from_o his_o evil_a way_n and_o from_o the_o violence_n that_o be_v in_o their_o hand_n and_o this_o be_v it_o that_o appease_v god_n in_o that_o instance_n god_n see_v their_o work_n that_o they_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n and_o god_n repent_v of_o the_o evil_a and_o do_v it_o not_o 33._o the_o same_o character_n of_o repentance_n we_o find_v in_o the_o prophet_n ezekiel_n when_o the_o 27._o wicked_a man_n turn_v away_o from_o his_o wickedness_n that_o he_o have_v commit_v and_o do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a if_o the_o wicked_a restore_v the_o pledge_n give_v again_o that_o he_o have_v rob_v walk_v in_o 15._o the_o statute_n of_o life_n without_o commit_v iniquity_n he_o have_v do_v that_o which_o be_v lawful_a and_o right_a he_o shall_v sure_o live_v he_o shall_v not_o die_v and_o in_o the_o gospel_n repentance_n be_v describe_v with_o as_o full_a and_o entire_a comprehension_n as_o in_o the_o old_a prophet_n for_o faith_n and_o repentance_n be_v the_o whole_a duty_n of_o the_o gospel_n 〈◊〉_d i'faith_o when_o it_o be_v in_o conjunction_n with_o a_o practical_a grace_n signify_v a_o intellectual_a faith_n signify_v the_o submission_n of_o the_o understanding_n to_o the_o institution_n and_o repentance_n include_v all_o that_o whole_a practice_n which_o be_v the_o entire_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_n after_o he_o have_v be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n and_o therefore_o repentance_n first_o include_v a_o renunciation_n and_o abolition_n of_o all_o evil_a and_o then_o also_o enjoin_v a_o pursuit_n of_o every_o virtue_n and_o that_o till_o they_o arrive_v at_o a_o habitual_a confirmation_n 34._o of_o the_o first_o sense_n be_v all_o those_o expression_n of_o scripture_n which_o imply_v repentance_n to_o be_v the_o deletery_n of_o sin_n repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n s._n paul_n affirm_v to_o be_v the_o prime_n 〈◊〉_d fundamental_a of_o the_o religion_n that_o be_v conversion_n or_o return_v from_o dead_a work_n for_o unless_o repentance_n be_v so_o construe_v it_o be_v not_o good_a sense_n and_o this_o be_v therefore_o high_o 1._o verify_v because_o repentance_n be_v intend_v to_o set_v we_o into_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o first_o undertake_n and_o article_n covenant_v with_o god_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v a_o redemption_n of_o the_o time_n that_o be_v a_o recover_v what_o we_o lose_v and_o make_v it_o up_o by_o our_o double_a industry_n remember_v whence_o thou_o be_v fall_v repent_v that_o be_v return_n and_o do_v thy_o first_o work_n say_v the_o 5._o spirit_n to_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o church_n of_o ephesus_n or_o else_o i_o will_v remove_v the_o candlestick_n except_o 1._o thou_o repent_v it_o be_v a_o restitution_n if_o a_o man_n be_v overtake_v in_o a_o fault_n restore_v such_o a_o one_o that_o be_v put_v he_o where_o he_o be_v and_o then_o that_o repentance_n also_o imply_v a_o do_v all_o good_a be_v certain_a by_o the_o sermon_n of_o the_o baptist_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n meet_v for_o repentance_n do_v thy_o 8._o first_o work_n be_v the_o sermon_n of_o the_o spirit_n lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o easy_o encircle_n we_o let_v we_o run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n that_o be_v set_v before_o we_o so_o s._n paul_n teach_v and_o s._n peter_n give_v charge_n that_o when_o we_o have_v escape_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o world_n and_o 5._o of_o lust_n beside_o this_o we_o give_v all_o diligence_n to_o acquire_v the_o rosarie_n and_o conjugation_n of_o christian_a virtue_n and_o they_o be_v proper_a effect_n or_o rather_o constituent_a part_n of_o a_o holy_a repentance_n for_o godly_a sorrow_n work_v repentance_n say_v s._n paul_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o 10._o and_o that_o you_o may_v know_v what_o be_v signify_v by_o repentance_n behold_v the_o product_n be_v carefulness_n clear_v of_o themselves_o indignation_n fear_n vehement_a desire_n zeal_n and_o revenge_n to_o which_o if_o we_o add_v the_o epithet_n of_o holy_a for_o these_o be_v the_o result_v of_o a_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o the_o member_n of_o a_o repentance_n not_o to_o be_v repent_v of_o we_o be_v teach_v that_o repentance_n beside_o the_o purge_n out_o the_o malice_n of_o iniquity_n be_v also_o a_o sanctification_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n a_o turn_a nature_n into_o grace_n passion_n into_o reason_n and_o the_o flesh_n into_o spirit_n 35._o to_o this_o purpose_n i_o reckon_v those_o phrase_n of_o scripture_n call_v it_o a_o 2._o renew_n of_o our_o mind_n a_o 5._o renew_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n a_o 8._o cleanse_n of_o our_o hand_n and_o purify_n our_o heart_n that_o be_v a_o become_a holy_a in_o our_o affection_n and_o righteous_a in_o our_o action_n a_o a_o transformation_n or_o utter_a change_n a_o 24._o crucify_a the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o lust_n a_o 5._o mortify_a state_n a_o 7._o purge_n out_o the_o old_a leven_fw-mi and_o become_v a_o new_a conspersion_n a_o 14._o wake_v out_o of_o sleep_n and_o 13._o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n a_o 3_o be_v bear_v again_o and_o be_v bear_v from_o above_o a_o new_a life_n and_o i_o consider_v that_o these_o 11._o preparative_n action_n of_o repentance_n such_o as_o be_v sorrow_n and_o 24._o confession_n of_o sin_n and_o fast_v and_o exterior_a mortification_n and_o severity_n be_v but_o forerunner_n of_o repentance_n some_o of_o the_o retinue_n and_o they_o be_v of_o the_o family_n but_o they_o no_o more_o complete_a the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n than_o the_o harbinger_n be_v the_o whole_a court_n or_o than_o the_o finger_n be_v all_o the_o body_n there_o be_v more_o joy_n in_o heaven_n say_v our_o bless_a saviour_n over_o one_o sinner_n that_o repent_v than_o over_o ninety_o nine_o just_a person_n who_o need_v no_o repentance_n there_o be_v no_o man_n but_o needs_o a_o tear_n and_o a_o sorrow_n even_o for_o
of_o christ_n servant_n the_o apostle_n and_o the_o primitive_a christian_n have_v no_o other_o verification_n of_o this_o promise_n but_o this_o that_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n and_o know_v how_o to_o want_v as_o well_o as_o how_o to_o abound_v through_o many_o tribulation_n they_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n for_o that_o be_v the_o country_n in_o which_o they_o be_v coheir_n with_o jesus_n but_o if_o we_o will_v certain_o understand_v what_o this_o reward_n be_v we_o may_v best_o know_v it_o by_o understand_v the_o duty_n and_o this_o we_o may_v best_o learn_v from_o he_o that_o give_v it_o in_o commandment_n learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a say_v the_o holy_a jesus_n and_o to_o he_o be_v promise_v that_o the_o uttermost_a end_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v be_v his_o inheritance_n and_o yet_o he_o die_v first_o and_o go_v to_o heaven_n before_o it_o be_v verify_v to_o he_o in_o any_o sense_n but_o only_o of_o content_n and_o desire_v and_o joy_n in_o suffering_n and_o in_o all_o variety_n of_o accident_n and_o thus_o also_o if_o we_o be_v meek_a we_o may_v receive_v the_o inheritance_n of_o the_o earth_n 10._o the_o act_n of_o this_o grace_n be_v 1._o to_o submit_v to_o all_o the_o instance_n of_o divine_a providence_n not_o repine_v at_o any_o accident_n which_o god_n have_v choose_v for_o we_o and_o 10._o give_v we_o as_o part_v of_o our_o lot_n or_o a_o punishment_n of_o our_o deserve_n or_o a_o instrument_n of_o virtue_n not_o envy_v the_o gift_n grace_n or_o prosperity_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 2._o to_o pursue_v the_o interest_n and_o employment_n of_o our_o call_n in_o which_o we_o be_v place_v not_o despise_v the_o meanness_n of_o any_o work_n though_o never_o so_o disproportionable_a to_o our_o ability_n 3._o to_o correct_v all_o malice_n wrath_n evil-speaking_a and_o inordination_n of_o anger_n whether_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n or_o the_o degree_n 4._o at_o no_o hand_n to_o entertain_v any_o thought_n of_o revenge_n or_o retaliation_n of_o evil_n 5._o to_o be_v affable_a and_o courteous_a in_o our_o deportment_n towards_o all_o person_n of_o our_o society_n and_o intercourse_n 6._o not_o to_o censure_v or_o reproach_v the_o weakness_n of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o support_v his_o burden_n cover_n and_o cure_v his_o infirmity_n 7._o to_o excuse_v what_o may_v be_v excuse_v lessen_v severity_n and_o be_v gentle_a in_o reprehension_n 〈◊〉_d 8._o to_o be_v patient_a in_o affliction_n and_o thankful_a under_o the_o cross._n 9_o to_o endure_v reproof_n with_o shame_n at_o ourselves_o for_o deserve_v 10._o it_o and_o thankfulness_n to_o the_o charitable_a physician_n that_o offer_v the_o 〈◊〉_d remedy_n 10._o to_o be_v modest_a and_o fairly-mannered_n towards_o our_o superior_n obey_v reverence_v speak_v honourable_o of_o and_o comoed._n do_v honour_n to_o age_a person_n and_o all_o who_o god_n have_v set_v over_o we_o according_a to_o their_o several_a capacity_n 11._o to_o be_v ashamed_a 〈◊〉_d and_o very_a apprehensive_a of_o the_o unworthiness_n of_o a_o crime_n at_o no_o hand_n lose_v our_o fear_n of_o the_o invisible_a god_n and_o our_o reverence_n to_o visible_a society_n or_o single_a person_n 12._o to_o be_v humble_a in_o our_o exterior_a address_n and_o behaviour_n in_o church_n and_o all_o holy_a place_n 13._o to_o be_v temperate_a in_o government_n not_o imperious_a unreasonable_a insolent_a or_o oppressive_a lest_o we_o provoke_v to_o wrath_n those_o who_o interest_n of_o person_n &_o of_o religion_n we_o be_v to_o defend_v or_o promote_v 14._o to_o do_v our_o endeavour_n to_o expiate_v any_o injury_n we_o do_v by_o confess_v the_o fact_n &_o offer_v satisfaction_n &_o ask_v forgiveness_n 11._o four_o bless_v be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v fill_v this_o grace_n be_v the_o great_a indication_n of_o spiritual_a health_n when_o our_o appetite_n be_v right_a strong_a and_o regular_a when_o we_o be_v desirous_a of_o spiritual_a nourishment_n when_o we_o long_o for_o manna_n and_o follow_v christ_n for_o loaf_n not_o of_o a_o low_a and_o terrestrial_a gust_n but_o of_o that_o bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n now_o there_o be_v two_o sort_n of_o holy_a repast_n which_o be_v the_o proper_a object_n of_o our_o desire_n the_o bread_n of_o heaven_n which_o be_v proportion_v to_o our_o hunger_n that_o be_v all_o those_o immediate_a emanation_n from_o christ_n pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o redemption_n from_o our_o former_a conversation_n holy_a law_n and_o commandment_n to_o this_o food_n there_o be_v also_o a_o spiritual_a beverage_n to_o quench_v our_o thirst_n and_o this_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n who_o first_o move_v upon_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n and_o afterward_o become_v to_o we_o the_o breath_n of_o life_n give_v we_o holy_a inspiration_n and_o assistence_n refresh_v our_o weariness_n cool_v our_o fever_n and_o allay_v all_o our_o intemperate_a passion_n make_v we_o holy_a humble_a resign_v and_o pure_a according_a to_o the_o pattern_n in_o the_o mount_n even_o as_o our_o father_n be_v pure_a so_o that_o the_o first_o redemption_n and_o pardon_n of_o we_o by_o christ_n merit_n be_v the_o bread_n of_o life_n for_o which_o we_o must_v hunger_n and_o the_o refreshment_n and_o daily_a emanation_n of_o the_o spirit_n who_o be_v the_o spring_n of_o comfort_n and_o purity_n be_v that_o drink_n which_o we_o must_v thirst_v after_o a_o be_v first_o reconcile_v to_o god_n by_o jesus_n and_o a_o be_v sanctisied_a and_o preserve_v in_o purity_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o adequate_a object_n of_o our_o desire_n some_o to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n best_o fancy_v the_o analogy_n and_o proportion_n of_o the_o two_o sacrament_n the_o water_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o food_n of_o the_o eucharist_n some_o the_o bread_n of_o the_o patin_n and_o the_o wine_n of_o the_o chalice_n but_o it_o be_v certain_a they_o signify_v one_o desire_n express_v by_o the_o most_o impatient_a and_o necessary_a of_o our_o appetite_n hunger_a and_o thirst_v and_o the_o object_n be_v whatsoever_o be_v the_o principle_n or_o the_o effect_n the_o beginning_n or_o the_o way_n or_o the_o end_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o pardon_n of_o jesus_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n a_o holy_a life_n and_o a_o holy_a death_n and_o a_o bless_a eternity_n 12._o the_o blessing_n and_o reward_n of_o this_o grace_n be_v fullness_n or_o satisfaction_n which_o relate_v immediate_o to_o heaven_n because_o nothing_o here_o below_o can_v satisfy_v we_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n be_v our_o viaticum_fw-la and_o entertain_v we_o by_o the_o way_n its_o nature_n be_v to_o increase_v not_o to_o satisfy_v the_o appetite_n not_o because_o the_o grace_n be_v empty_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o be_v the_o thing_n of_o the_o world_n but_o because_o it_o be_v excellent_a but_o yet_o in_o order_n to_o a_o great_a perfection_n it_o invite_v the_o appetite_n by_o its_o present_a goodness_n but_o it_o leave_v it_o unsatisfied_a because_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o arrive_v at_o glory_n and_o yet_o the_o present_a imperfection_n in_o respect_n of_o all_o the_o good_a of_o this_o world_n possession_n be_v rest_n and_o satisfaction_n and_o be_v imperfect_a only_o in_o respect_n of_o its_o own_o future_a compliment_n and_o perfection_n and_o our_o hunger_n continue_v and_o our_o need_n return_v because_o all_o we_o have_v be_v but_o a_o antepast_n but_o the_o glory_n of_o eternity_n be_v also_o the_o proper_a object_n of_o our_o desire_n that_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o god_n grace_n this_o be_v the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n as_o 15._o for_o i_o i_o will_v behold_v thy_o face_n in_o righteousness_n and_o when_o i_o awake_v up_o after_o thy_o likeness_n i_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o it_o the_o act_n of_o this_o virtue_n be_v multiply_v according_a to_o its_o object_n for_o they_o be_v only_o 1._o to_o desire_n and_o 2._o pray_v for_o and_o 3._o labour_n for_o all_o that_o which_o be_v righteousness_n in_o any_o sense_n 1._o for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n 2._o for_o the_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n of_o the_o spirit_n 3._o for_o the_o advancement_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n 4._o for_o the_o reception_n of_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n and_o all_o the_o instrument_n ordinance_n and_o ministery_n of_o grace_n 5._o for_o the_o grace_n of_o perseverance_n 6._o and_o final_o for_o the_o crown_n of_o righteousness_n 13._o fisth_o bless_a be_v the_o merciful_a for_o they_o shall_v obtain_v mercy_n mercy_n be_v the_o great_a mark_n and_o token_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d elect_v and_o predestinate_a person_n in_o the_o world_n put_v you_o on_o 12._o my_o beloved_a as_o the_o elect_a of_o god_n the_o bowel_n of_o mercy_n holy_a and_o 〈◊〉_d precious_a for_o mercy_n be_v a_o attribute_n in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o which_o
as_o all_o our_o happiness_n consist_v so_o god_n take_v great_a complacency_n and_o delight_n in_o it_o above_o all_o his_o other_o work_n he_o punish_v to_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n but_o show_v mercy_n unto_o thousand_o therefore_o the_o jew_n say_v that_o michael_n 〈◊〉_d with_o one_o wing_n and_o gabriel_n with_o two_o meaning_n that_o the_o pacify_v angel_n the_o minister_n of_o mercy_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o the_o exterminate_a angel_n the_o messenger_n of_o wrath_n be_v slow_a and_o we_o be_v call_v to_o our_o approximation_n to_o god_n by_o the_o practice_n of_o this_o grace_n we_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n by_o be_v merciful_a as_o our_o heavenly_a father_n be_v merciful_a this_o mercy_n consist_v in_o the_o affection_n and_o in_o the_o effect_n and_o action_n in_o both_o which_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o christian_a precept_n be_v eminent_a above_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o moral_a precept_n of_o the_o old_a philosopher_n and_o the_o piety_n and_o charity_n of_o the_o jew_n by_o virtue_n of_o the_o mosaic_a law_n the_o stoic_a philosopher_n affirm_v it_o to_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o wise_a man_n to_o succour_v and_o help_v the_o necessity_n of_o indigent_a and_o miserable_a person_n but_o at_o no_o hand_n to_o pity_v they_o or_o suffer_v any_o trouble_n or_o compassion_n in_o our_o affection_n for_o they_o intend_v that_o a_o wise_a person_n shall_v be_v dispassionate_a unmoved_a and_o without_o disturbance_n in_o every_o accident_n and_o object_n and_o concernment_n but_o the_o bless_a jesus_n who_o come_v to_o reconcile_v we_o to_o his_o father_n and_o purchase_v we_o a_o entire_a possession_n do_v intend_v to_o redeem_v we_o from_o sin_n and_o make_v our_o passion_n obedient_a and_o apt_a to_o be_v command_v even_o and_o moderate_a in_o temporal_a affair_n but_o high_a and_o active_a in_o some_o instance_n of_o spiritual_a concernment_n and_o in_o all_o instance_n that_o the_o affection_n go_v along_o with_o the_o grace_n that_o we_o must_v be_v as_o merciful_a in_o our_o compassion_n as_o compassionate_v in_o our_o exterior_a expression_n and_o action_n the_o jew_n by_o the_o prescript_n of_o their_o law_n be_v to_o be_v merciful_a to_o all_o their_o nation_n and_o confederate_n in_o religion_n and_o this_o their_o mercy_n be_v call_v justice_n he_o have_v disperse_v abroad_o and_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a his_o righteousness_n or_o justice_n 〈◊〉_d for_o ever_o but_o the_o mercy_n of_o a_o christian_a be_v to_o extend_v 10._o to_o all_o do_v good_a to_o all_o man_n especial_o to_o the_o household_n of_o faith_n and_o this_o diffusion_n of_o a_o mercy_n not_o only_o to_o brethren_n but_o to_o alien_n and_o enemy_n be_v that_o which_o s._n paul_n call_v goodness_n 7._o still_o retain_v the_o old_a appellative_a for_o judaical_a mercy_n 〈◊〉_d for_o scarce_o 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o 〈◊〉_d man_n will_v one_o die_v yet_o peradventure_o for_o a_o good_a man_n some_o will_v even_o dare_v to_o die_v so_o that_o the_o christian_a mercy_n must_v be_v a_o mercy_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n the_o heart_n must_v be_v merciful_a and_o the_o hand_n operate_a in_o the_o labour_n of_o love_n and_o it_o must_v be_v extend_v to_o all_o person_n of_o all_o capacity_n according_a as_o their_o necessity_n require_v and_o our_o ability_n permit_v and_o our_o endearment_n and_o other_o obligation_n dispose_v of_o and_o determine_v the_o order_n 14._o the_o act_n of_o this_o grace_n be_v 1._o to_o pity_v the_o misery_n of_o all_o person_n and_o all_o calamity_n spiritual_a or_o temporal_a have_v a_o fellow-feeling_n in_o their_o affliction_n 2._o to_o be_v afflict_v and_o sad_a in_o the_o public_a judgement_n imminent_a or_o incumbent_n upon_o a_o church_n or_o state_n or_o family_n 3._o to_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o remedy_n for_o all_o afflict_a person_n 4._o to_o do_v all_o act_n of_o bodily_a assistence_n to_o all_o miserable_a and_o distress_a people_n to_o relieve_v the_o poor_a to_o redeem_v captive_n to_o forgive_v debt_n to_o disable_v person_n to_o pay_v debt_n for_o they_o to_o lend_v they_o money_n to_o feed_v the_o hungry_a and_o clothe_v the_o naked_a to_o rescue_v person_n from_o danger_n to_o defend_v and_o relieve_v the_o oppress_v to_o comfort_v widow_n and_o fatherless_a child_n to_o help_v they_o to_o right_a that_o suffer_v wrong_a and_o in_o brief_a to_o do_v any_o thing_n of_o relief_n support_n succour_n and_o comfort_n 5._o to_o do_v all_o act_n of_o spiritual_a 〈◊〉_d to_o counsel_v the_o doubtful_a to_o admonish_v the_o err_a to_o strengthen_v the_o weak_a to_o resolve_v the_o scrupulous_a to_o teach_v the_o ignorant_a and_o any_o thing_n else_o which_o may_v be_v instrumental_a to_o his_o conversion_n perseverance_n restitution_n and_o salvation_n or_o may_v rescue_v he_o from_o spiritual_a danger_n or_o supply_v he_o in_o any_o ghostly_a necessity_n the_o reward_n of_o this_o virtue_n be_v symbolical_a to_o the_o virtue_n itself_o the_o grace_n and_o glory_n differ_v in_o nothing_o but_o degree_n and_o every_o virtue_n be_v a_o reward_n to_o itself_o the_o merciful_a shall_v receive_v mercy_n mercy_n to_o help_v they_o in_o time_n of_o need_n mercy_n from_o god_n who_o will_v not_o only_o give_v they_o the_o great_a mercy_n of_o pardon_n and_o eternity_n but_o also_o dispose_v the_o heart_n of_o other_o to_o pity_n and_o supply_v their_o need_n as_o they_o have_v do_v to_o other_o for_o the_o present_a there_o be_v nothing_o more_o noble_a than_o to_o 〈◊〉_d be_v beneficial_a to_o other_o and_o to_o lift_v up_o the_o poor_a 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o mire_n and_o rescue_v they_o from_o misery_n it_o be_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n and_o for_o the_o future_a nothing_o be_v a_o great_a title_n to_o a_o mercy_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n than_o to_o have_v show_v mercy_n to_o our_o necessitous_a brother_n it_o be_v express_v to_o be_v the_o only_a rule_n and_o instance_n in_o which_o christ_n mean_v to_o judge_v the_o world_n in_o their_o mercy_n and_o charity_n or_o their_o unmercifulness_n respective_o i_o be_v hungry_a and_o you_o sen._n feed_v i_o or_o you_o feed_v i_o not_o and_o so_o we_o stand_v or_o fall_v in_o the_o great_a and_o eternal_a scrutiny_n and_o it_o be_v the_o prayer_n of_o saint_n paul_n onesiphorus_n show_v kindness_n to_o the_o great_a apostle_n the_o lord_n show_v he_o a_o mercy_n in_o that_o day_n for_o a_o cup_n of_o charity_n though_o but_o full_a of_o cold_a water_n shall_v not_o lose_v its_o reward_n 15._o six_o bless_a be_v the_o pure_a 〈◊〉_d heart_n for_o they_o shall_v see_v god_n this_o purity_n of_o heart_n include_v purity_n of_o hand_n lord_n who_o shall_v dwell_v in_o thy_o tabernacle_n even_o he_o that_o be_v 4._o of_o clean_a hand_n and_o a_o pure_a heart_n that_o be_v he_o that_o have_v not_o give_v his_o mind_n unto_o vanity_n nor_o swear_v to_o deceive_v his_o neighbour_n it_o signify_v justice_n of_o action_n and_o candour_n of_o spirit_n innocence_n of_o manner_n and_o sincerity_n of_o purpose_n it_o be_v one_o of_o those_o great_a circumstance_n that_o consummate_v charity_n for_o the_o end_n of_o the_o commandment_n be_v charity_n out_o of_o a_o pure_a heart_n 5._o and_o of_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a that_o be_v a_o heart_n free_a from_o all_o carnal_a affection_n not_o only_o in_o the_o matter_n of_o natural_a impurity_n but_o also_o spiritual_a and_o immaterial_a such_o as_o be_v heresy_n which_o be_v theresore_n impurity_n because_o they_o mingle_v secular_a interest_n or_o prejudice_n with_o persuasion_n in_o religion_n sedition_n hurtful_a and_o impious_a stratagem_n and_o all_o those_o which_o s._n paul_n enumerate_v to_o be_v work_n or_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n a_o good_a conscience_n that_o be_v a_o conscience_n either_o innocent_a or_o penitent_a a_o state_n of_o grace_n 〈◊〉_d a_o not_o have_v prevaricate_v or_o a_o be_v restore_v to_o our_o baptismal_a purity_n i'faith_o unfeigned_a that_o also_o be_v the_o purity_n of_o sincerity_n and_o exclude_v hypocrisy_n timorous_a and_o half_a persuasion_n neutrality_n and_o indifferency_n in_o matter_n of_o salvation_n and_o all_o these_o do_v integrate_a the_o whole_a duty_n of_o charity_n but_o purity_n as_o it_o be_v a_o special_a grace_n signify_v only_o honesty_n and_o uprightness_n of_o soul_n without_o hypocrisy_n to_o god_n and_o dissimulation_n towards_o man_n and_o then_o a_o freedom_n from_o all_o carnal_a desire_n so_o as_o not_o to_o be_v govern_v or_o lead_v by_o they_o chastity_n be_v the_o purity_n of_o the_o body_n simplicity_n be_v the_o purity_n of_o the_o spirit_n both_o be_v the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n for_o the_o entertainment_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o purity_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o truth_n 16._o the_o act_n of_o this_o virtue_n be_v 1._o to_o quit_v all_o lustful_a thought_n not_o to_o take_v delight_n in_o
be_v necessary_a for_o religion_n therefore_o to_o abstain_v from_o 2._o suit_n of_o law_n and_o servile_a work_n but_o such_o work_n as_o be_v of_o macrob._n necessity_n and_o charity_n which_o to_o observe_v 1._o be_v of_o themselves_o a_o very_a good_a religion_n be_v a_o necessary_a duty_n 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o day_n and_o to_o do_v act_n of_o public_a religion_n be_v the_o other_o part_n of_o it_o so_o much_o be_v make_v matter_n of_o duty_n by_o the_o intervention_n 〈◊〉_d of_o authority_n and_o though_o the_o church_n have_v make_v no_o more_o prescription_n in_o this_o &_o god_n have_v make_v none_o at_o all_o yet_o he_o who_o keep_v the_o day_n most_o strict_o most_o religious_o he_o keep_v it_o best_o and_o most_o consonant_a to_o the_o design_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o end_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o opportunity_n of_o the_o present_a leisure_n and_o the_o interest_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o act_n of_o religion_n proper_a for_o the_o day_n be_v prayer_n and_o public_a liturgy_n preach_v catechise_v act_n of_o charity_n visit_v sick_a person_n act_n of_o eucharist_n to_o god_n of_o hospitality_n to_o our_o poor_a neighbour_n of_o friendliness_n and_o civility_n to_o all_o reconcile_a difference_n and_o after_o the_o public_a assembly_n be_v dissolve_v any_o act_n of_o direct_a religion_n to_o god_n or_o of_o ease_n and_o remission_n to_o servant_n or_o whatsoever_o else_o be_v good_a in_o manner_n or_o in_o piety_n or_o in_o mercy_n what_o be_v say_v of_o this_o great_a feast_n of_o the_o christian_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v to_o have_v a_o great_a 〈◊〉_d and_o obligation_n in_o the_o anniversary_n of_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o ascension_n of_o the_o nativity_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n and_o of_o the_o descent_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n in_o pentecost_n and_o all_o day_n festival_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n in_o remembrance_n of_o the_o holy_a apostle_n and_o martyr_n and_o depart_v saint_n as_o they_o be_v with_o prudence_n to_o be_v choose_v and_o retain_v by_o the_o church_n so_o as_o not_o to_o be_v unnecessary_a or_o burdensome_a or_o useless_a so_o they_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v by_o we_o as_o instance_n of_o our_o love_n of_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o our_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o blessing_n and_o the_o example_n 26._o honour_n thy_o father_n and_o thy_o mother_n this_o commandment_n christ_n make_v also_o to_o com._n be_v christian_a by_o his_o frequent_a repetition_n and_o mention_n of_o it_o in_o his_o sermon_n and_o law_n and_o so_o order_v it_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v the_o band_n of_o civil_a government_n and_o society_n in_o the_o decalogue_n god_n set_v this_o precept_n immediate_o after_o the_o duty_n that_o concern_v himself_o our_o duty_n to_o parent_n be_v in_o the_o confine_n with_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n the_o parent_n be_v in_o order_n of_o nature_n next_o to_o god_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o be_v and_o production_n and_o the_o great_a almoner_n of_o eternity_n convey_v to_o we_o the_o essence_n of_o reasonable_a creature_n and_o the_o charity_n of_o heaven_n and_o when_o our_o bless_a saviour_n in_o a_o sermon_n to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d speak_v of_o duty_n to_o parent_n he_o rescue_v it_o from_o the_o impediment_n of_o a_o vain_a tradition_n and_o secure_v this_o duty_n though_o against_o a_o pretence_n of_o religion_n towards_o god_n tell_v we_o that_o god_n will_v not_o himself_o accept_v a_o gift_n which_o we_o take_v from_o our_o parent_n needs_o this_o duty_n to_o parent_n be_v the_o very_a 〈◊〉_d and_o band_n of_o commonwealth_n he_o that_o honour_v 〈◊〉_d his_o parent_n will_v also_o love_v his_o brethren_n derive_v from_o the_o same_o loin_n he_o will_v dear_o account_v of_o all_o his_o relative_n and_o person_n of_o 〈◊〉_d the_o same_o cognation_n and_o so_o family_n be_v unite_v and_o 〈◊〉_d they_o city_n and_o society_n be_v frame_v and_o because_o parent_n and_o patriarch_n 2._o of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o of_o nation_n have_v regal_a power_n they_o who_o by_o any_o change_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o care_n and_o government_n of_o city_n and_o kingdom_n succeed_v in_o the_o power_n and_o authority_n of_o father_n 〈◊〉_d and_o become_v so_o in_o estimate_n of_o law_n and_o true_a divinity_n to_o 3._o all_o their_o people_n so_o that_o the_o duty_n here_o command_v be_v due_a to_o all_o our_o father_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o scripture_n and_o law_n not_o only_o to_o our_o natural_a but_o to_o our_o civil_a father_n that_o be_v to_o king_n and_o governor_n and_o the_o scripture_n add_v mother_n for_o they_o also_o be_v instrument_n of_o the_o blessing_n be_v the_o object_n of_o the_o duty_n the_o duty_n be_v honour_n that_o be_v reverence_n and_o support_n if_o they_o shall_v need_v it_o and_o that_o which_o our_o bless_a saviour_n call_v 6._o not_o 〈◊〉_d our_o parent_n in_o s._n matthew_n be_v call_v in_o s._n mark_n do_v nothing_o for_o they_o 12._o and_o honour_n be_v expound_v by_o 18._o s._n paul_n to_o be_v maintenance_n as_o 〈◊〉_d well_o as_o reverence_v then_o we_o honour_v our_o parent_n if_o with_o great_a readiness_n we_o minister_v to_o their_o necessity_n and_o communicate_v our_o baeum_fw-la estate_n and_o attend_v they_o in_o sickness_n and_o supply_v their_o want_n and_o as_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o we_o give_v they_o support_v who_o give_v we_o be_v 27._o thou_o shall_v do_v no_o murder_n so_o it_o be_v say_v to_o they_o of_o old_a time_n he_o that_o kill_v shall_v com._n 21._o be_v guilty_a of_o judgement_n that_o be_v he_o be_v to_o die_v by_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o judge_n to_o this_o christ_n 17._o make_v a_o appendix_n but_o i_o say_v unto_o you_o he_o that_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o brother_n without_o a_o cause_n shall_v be_v in_o danger_n of_o the_o judgement_n this_o addition_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n as_o all_o the_o other_o which_o be_v severe_a explication_n of_o the_o law_n than_o the_o jew_n admit_v be_v direct_v against_o the_o vain_a and_o imperfect_a opinion_n of_o the_o lawyer_n who_o think_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o their_o external_a work_n suppose_v if_o they_o be_v innocent_a in_o matter_n of_o fact_n god_n will_v require_v no_o more_o of_o they_o than_o man_n do_v and_o what_o by_o custom_n or_o silence_n of_o the_o law_n be_v not_o punishable_a by_o the_o judge_n be_v harmless_a before_o god_n and_o this_o make_v they_o to_o trust_v in_o the_o letter_n to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n to_o omit_v ask_v pardon_n for_o their_o secret_a irregularity_n and_o the_o obliquity_n and_o aversation_n of_o their_o spirit_n and_o this_o s._n paul_n also_o complain_v of_o that_o neglect_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n they_o seek_v to_o establish_v their_o own_o 3._o that_o be_v according_a to_o man_n judgement_n but_o our_o bless_a saviour_n tell_v they_o that_o such_o a_o innocence_n be_v not_o enough_o god_n require_v more_o than_o conformity_n and_o observation_n of_o the_o fact_n and_o exterior_a 〈◊〉_d place_v justice_n not_o in_o legal_a innocency_n or_o not_o be_v condemn_v in_o judgement_n of_o the_o law_n and_o humane_a judicature_n but_o in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o spirit_n also_o for_o the_o first_o acquit_v we_o before_o man_n but_o by_o this_o we_o shall_v be_v hold_v upright_o in_o judgement_n before_o the_o judge_n of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o beside_o abstinence_n from_o murder_n or_o actual_a wound_n christ_n forbid_v all_o anger_n without_o cause_n against_o our_o brother_n that_o be_v against_o any_o man_n 28._o by_o which_o not_o the_o first_o motion_n be_v forbid_v the_o twinkle_n of_o the_o eye_n as_o the_o philosopher_n call_v they_o the_o propassion_n and_o sudden_a and_o irresistible_a alteration_n for_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o prevent_v they_o unless_o we_o can_v give_v ourselves_o a_o new_a nature_n any_o 〈◊〉_d more_o than_o we_o can_v refuse_v to_o wink_v with_o our_o eye_n when_o a_o sudden_a blow_n be_v offer_v at_o it_o or_o refuse_v to_o yawn_v when_o we_o see_v a_o yawn_a sleepy_a person_n but_o by_o frequent_a and_o habitual_a mortification_n and_o by_o continual_a watchfulness_n and_o stand_v in_o readiness_n against_o all_o inadvertency_n we_o shall_v lessen_v the_o inclination_n and_o account_v few_o sudden_a irreption_n a_o wise_a and_o meek_a person_n shall_v not_o kindle_v at_o all_o but_o after_o violent_a and_o great_a collision_n and_o then_o if_o like_o a_o flint_n he_o send_v a_o spark_n out_o it_o must_v as_o soon_o be_v extinguish_v as_o it_o show_v and_o cool_a as_o soon_o as_o sparkle_v but_o however_o the_o sin_n be_v not_o in_o the_o natural_a disposition_n but_o when_o we_o entertain_v it_o though_o it_o be_v as_o 〈◊〉_d express_v it_o cum_fw-la voluntate_fw-la non_fw-la 〈◊〉_d without_o 4._o a_o determination_n of_o revenge_n than_o it_o begin_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n every_o indignation_n
humility_n of_o trust_n in_o god_n providence_n it_o be_v therefore_o pride_n and_o murder_n and_o injustice_n and_o infinite_a unreasonableness_n and_o nothing_o of_o a_o christian_a nothing_o of_o excuse_n nothing_o of_o honour_n in_o it_o if_o god_n and_o wise_a man_n be_v admit_v judge_n of_o the_o list_n and_o it_o will_v be_v consider_v that_o every_o one_o that_o fight_v a_o duel_n must_v reckon_v himself_o as_o dead_a or_o die_a for_o however_o any_o man_n flatter_v himself_o by_o say_v he_o will_v not_o kill_v if_o he_o can_v avoid_v it_o yet_o rather_o than_o be_v kill_v he_o will_v and_o to_o the_o danger_n of_o be_v kill_v his_o own_o act_n expose_v he_o now_o be_v it_o a_o good_a posture_n for_o a_o man_n to_o die_v with_o a_o sword_n in_o his_o hand_n thrust_v at_o his_o brother_n breast_n with_o a_o purpose_n either_o explicit_a or_o implicit_a to_o have_v kill_v he_o can_v a_o man_n die_v twice_o that_o in_o case_n he_o miscarry_v and_o be_v damn_v for_o the_o first_o ill_a die_v he_o may_v mend_v his_o fault_n and_o die_v better_o the_o next_o time_n can_v his_o vain_a imaginary_a and_o fantastic_a shadow_n of_o reputation_n make_v he_o recompense_v for_o the_o disgrace_n and_o confusion_n of_o face_n and_o pain_n and_o horror_n of_o eternity_n be_v there_o no_o such_o thing_n as_o forgive_a injury_n nothing_o of_o the_o discipline_n of_o jesus_n in_o our_o spirit_n be_v we_o call_v by_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n and_o have_v nothing_o in_o we_o but_o the_o spirit_n of_o cain_n and_o nimrod_n and_o joab_n if_o neither_o reason_n nor_o religion_n can_v rule_v we_o neither_o interest_n nor_o safety_n can_v determine_v we_o neither_o life_n nor_o eternity_n can_v move_v we_o neither_o god_n nor_o wise_a man_n be_v sufficient_a judge_n of_o honour_n to_o we_o then_o our_o damnation_n be_v just_a but_o it_o be_v heavy_a our_o fall_n be_v certain_a but_o it_o be_v cheap_a base_a and_o inglorious_a and_o let_v not_o the_o vanity_n or_o the_o gallant_n of_o the_o world_n slight_v this_o friendly_a monition_n reject_v it_o with_o a_o scorn_n because_o it_o be_v talk_v like_o a_o divine_a it_o be_v no_o disparagement_n if_o they_o will_v do_v so_o too_o and_o believe_v according_o and_o they_o will_v find_v a_o better_a return_n of_o honour_n in_o the_o crown_n of_o eternity_n by_o talk_v like_o a_o divine_a than_o by_o die_v like_o a_o fool_n by_o live_v in_o imitation_n and_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n than_o by_o perish_v or_o commit_v murder_n or_o by_o attempt_v it_o or_o by_o venture_v it_o like_o a_o weak_a impotent_a passionate_a and_o brutish_a person_n upon_o this_o chapter_n it_o be_v sometime_o ask_v whether_o a_o virgin_n may_v not_o kill_v a_o ravisher_n to_o defend_v her_o chastity_n concern_v which_o as_o we_o have_v no_o special_a and_o distinct_a warrant_n so_o there_o be_v in_o reason_n and_o analogy_n of_o the_o gospel_n much_o for_o the_o negative_a for_o since_o his_o act_n alone_o can_v make_v her_o criminal_a and_o be_v no_o more_o than_o a_o wound_n in_o my_o body_n or_o a_o civil_a or_o a_o natural_a inconvenience_n it_o be_v unequal_a to_o take_v a_o life_n in_o exchange_n for_o a_o lesser_a injury_n and_o it_o be_v worse_a that_o i_o take_v it_o myself_o some_o great_a example_n we_o find_v in_o story_n and_o their_o name_n be_v remember_v in_o honour_n but_o we_o can_v make_v no_o judgement_n of_o they_o but_o that_o their_o zeal_n be_v reprovable_a for_o its_o intemperance_n though_o it_o have_v excellency_n in_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o passion_n 8._o but_o if_o we_o may_v not_o secure_v our_o honour_n or_o be_v revenge_v for_o injury_n by_o the_o sword_n may_v we_o not_o crave_v the_o justice_n of_o the_o law_n and_o implore_v the_o vengeance_n of_o the_o judge_n who_o be_v appoint_v for_o vengeance_n against_o evil_a doer_n and_o the_o judge_n be_v the_o king_n officer_n and_o the_o king_n god_n vicegerent_n it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o implore_v god_n hand_n and_o that_o be_v give_v place_n to_o wrath_n which_o s._n paul_n speak_v of_o that_o be_v permit_v all_o to_o the_o divine_a justice_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o be_v not_o lawful_a to_o go_v to_o law_n for_o every_o occasion_n or_o slight_a injury_n because_o it_o be_v very_o distant_a from_o the_o mercy_n forgiveness_n and_o gentleness_n of_o a_o christian_a to_o contest_v for_o trifle_n phlias_n and_o it_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o injury_n or_o evil_a or_o charge_n of_o trouble_n and_o expense_n will_v be_v more_o vexatious_a and_o afflictive_a to_o the_o person_n contest_v than_o a_o small_a instance_n of_o wrong_n be_v to_o the_o person_n injure_v and_o it_o be_v a_o great_a intemperance_n of_o anger_n and_o impotence_n of_o spirit_n 32._o a_o covetousness_n and_o impatience_n to_o appeal_v to_o the_o judge_n for_o determination_n concern_v a_o lock_n of_o camel_n hair_n or_o a_o goat_n beard_n i_o mean_v any_o thing_n that_o be_v less_o than_o the_o gravity_n of_o law_n or_o the_o solemnity_n of_o a_o court_n and_o that_o do_v not_o outweigh_v the_o inconvenience_n of_o a_o suit_n but_o this_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v in_o the_o expression_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n if_o a_o man_n will_v sue_v thou_o 40._o at_o the_o law_n and_o take_v thy_o cloak_n let_v he_o have_v thy_o coat_n also_o which_o word_n be_v a_o particular_a instance_n in_o pursuit_n of_o the_o general_a precept_n resist_v not_o or_o avenge_v not_o evil_a the_o primitive_a christian_n as_o it_o happen_v in_o the_o first_o fervour_n of_o a_o discipline_n be_v sometime_o severe_a in_o observation_n of_o the_o letter_n not_o subtle_o distinguish_v counsel_n from_o precept_n but_o swallow_v all_o the_o word_n of_o christ_n without_o chew_v or_o discrimination_n they_o abstain_v from_o tribunal_n unless_o they_o be_v force_v thither_o by_o persecutor_n but_o go_v not_o thither_o to_o repeat_v their_o good_n and_o if_o we_o consider_v suit_n of_o law_n as_o they_o be_v wrap_v in_o 〈◊〉_d circumstance_n of_o action_n and_o practice_n with_o how_o many_o subtlety_n and_o art_n they_o be_v manage_v how_o plead_n be_v make_v mercenary_a and_o that_o it_o will_v be_v hard_a to_o find_v right_a counsel_n that_o shall_v advise_v you_o to_o desist_v if_o your_o cause_n be_v wrong_n and_o therefore_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n to_o distrust_v every_o question_n since_o if_o it_o be_v never_o so_o wrong_a we_o shall_v meet_v advocate_n to_o encourage_v we_o and_o plead_v 〈…〉_z for_o it_o what_o danger_n of_o miscarriage_n of_o uncharitableness_n anger_n and_o animosity_n what_o desire_v to_o prevail_v what_o care_n and_o 〈…〉_z fearfulness_n of_o the_o event_n what_o 〈◊〉_d temptation_n do_v intervene_v how_o many_o sin_n be_v secret_o 〈◊〉_d in_o our_o 〈◊〉_d and_o action_n if_o a_o suit_n be_v of_o itself_o never_o so_o lawful_a it_o will_v concern_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o christian_n to_o avoid_v it_o as_o he_o pray_v against_o temptation_n and_o cut_v off_o the_o opportunity_n of_o a_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o lawful_a for_o a_o christian_n to_o sue_v his_o brother_n at_o the_o law_n unless_o he_o can_v be_v patient_a if_o he_o lose_v and_o charitable_a if_o he_o be_v wrong_v and_o can_v 〈◊〉_d his_o end_n without_o any_o mixture_n of_o covetousness_n or_o desire_n to_o prevail_v without_o envy_n or_o can_v believe_v himself_o wrong_a when_o his_o judge_n say_v he_o be_v or_o can_v submit_v to_o peace_n when_o his_o just_a cause_n be_v oppress_v and_o reject_v and_o condemn_v and_o without_o pain_n or_o regret_n can_v sit_v down_o by_o the_o loss_n of_o his_o right_n and_o of_o his_o pain_n and_o his_o money_n and_o if_o he_o can_v do_v all_o this_o what_o need_v he_o go_v to_o law_n he_o may_v with_o less_o trouble_n and_o less_o danger_n take_v the_o loss_n single_o and_o expect_v god_n providence_n for_o reparation_n than_o disentitle_v himself_o to_o that_o by_o his_o own_o srowardness_n and_o take_v the_o loss_n when_o it_o come_v load_v with_o many_o circumstance_n of_o trouble_n 9_o but_o however_o by_o accident_n it_o may_v become_v unlawful_a to_o go_v to_o law_n in_o a_o just_a cause_n or_o in_o any_o yet_o by_o this_o precept_n we_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d to_o go_v to_o law_n for_o revenge_n we_o be_v simple_o 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v to_o return_v evil_a for_o evil_n and_o therefore_o all_o those_o suit_n which_o be_v for_o 〈…〉_z vindictive_a sentence_n not_o for_o reparative_a be_v direct_o criminal_a to_o follow_v a_o thief_n to_o death_n for_o spoil_v my_o good_n be_v extreme_o unreasonable_a and_o uncharitable_a for_o as_o there_o be_v no_o proportion_n between_o my_o good_n and_o his_o life_n and_o therefore_o i_o demand_v it_o to_o his_o evil_n and_o injury_n so_o the_o put_v he_o to_o death_n
make_v i_o know_v not_o but_o the_o bitterness_n of_o the_o spirit_n beside_o that_o it_o be_v pitiable_a as_o it_o be_v a_o passion_n yet_o it_o be_v violent_a and_o less_o christian_n as_o it_o be_v active_a and_o send_v forth_o prayer_n woe_n be_v pronounce_v to_o they_o by_o who_o the_o 〈◊〉_d come_v yet_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o offence_n because_o by_o they_o we_o be_v engage_v in_o a_o sin_n and_o he_o that_o pray_v for_o a_o revenge_n have_v a_o revengeful_a spirit_n however_o it_o be_v restrain_v by_o law_n and_o exterior_a tenderness_n from_o act_v such_o dire_a purpose_n and_o he_o that_o pray_v for_o revenge_n may_v indeed_o procure_v a_o justice_n to_o be_v do_v upon_o the_o injurious_a person_n but_o oftentimes_o it_o happen_v then_o to_o fall_v on_o he_o when_o we_o least_o wish_v it_o when_o we_o also_o have_v a_o conjunct_a interest_n in_o the_o other_o preservation_n and_o escape_n god_n so_o punish_v the_o first_o wrong_n that_o we_o also_o may_v smart_v for_o our_o uncharitable_a wish_n for_o the_o ground_n of_o all_o this_o discourse_n be_v that_o it_o be_v part_n of_o christian_a charity_n to_o forgive_v tacit._n injury_n which_o forgiveness_n of_o the_o injury_n although_o it_o may_v reasonable_o enough_o stand_v with_o my_o fair_a and_o innocent_a require_v of_o my_o own_o which_o go_v no_o far_a than_o a_o fair_a repetition_n yet_o in_o no_o case_n can_v it_o stand_v with_o the_o act_n and_o desire_v revenge_n which_o also_o in_o the_o formality_n of_o revenge_n can_v have_v no_o pretence_n of_o charity_n because_o it_o be_v ineffective_a to_o my_o restitution_n this_o discourse_n concern_v private_a person_n whether_o it_o concern_v the_o question_n of_o war_n and_o how_o far_o be_v not_o proper_a for_o this_o consideration_n of_o alms._n part_n ii_o 1._o but_o christian_a charity_n have_v its_o effect_n also_o in_o benefit_n as_o well_o as_o gentleness_n and_o innocence_n give_v to_o he_o that_o ask_v and_o from_o he_o that_o will_v borrow_v of_o thou_o turn_v 3._o not_o thou_o away_o but_o when_o thou_o do_v thy_o alm_n 〈◊〉_d not_o thy_o left_a hand_n know_v what_o thy_o right_a hand_n do_v these_o be_v the_o precept_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o the_o substance_n and_o the_o manner_n of_o alm_n for_o the_o quantity_n and_o freeness_n of_o the_o donative_n and_o the_o simplicity_n of_o he_o that_o give_v to_o which_o add_v those_o other_o word_n of_o he_o sell_v your_o possession_n and_o give_v alms._n this_o 33._o precept_n with_o its_o circumstance_n be_v intend_v as_o a_o defensative_a against_o covetousness_n and_o prodigality_n and_o a_o suppletory_n to_o make_v up_o the_o want_n and_o to_o make_v even_o the_o breach_n of_o mankind_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v best_o understand_v our_o obligation_n if_o we_o consider_v in_o what_o proportion_n we_o must_v give_v alm_n and_o to_o what_o person_n and_o in_o what_o manner_n 2._o first_o for_o the_o quantity_n we_o shall_v best_o take_v a_o estimate_n of_o it_o if_o we_o remember_v 8._o the_o portion_n which_o god_n allow_v to_o christian_n have_v food_n and_o raiment_n let_v we_o be_v content_a with_o it_o and_o our_o bless_a saviour_n at_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o this_o sermon_n stir_v we_o up_o to_o confidence_n in_o god_n and_o not_o to_o doubt_v our_o provision_n by_o tell_v that_o god_n feed_v the_o raven_n and_o clothes_n the_o lily_n and_o he_o will_v much_o rather_o do_v it_o to_o we_o he_o will_v clothe_v we_o and_o feed_v we_o no_o more_o be_v in_o the_o promise_n no_o more_o be_v in_o our_o need_n and_o therefore_o whatsoever_o be_v beside_o our_o needs_o natural_a and_o personal_a that_o be_v proportion_v our_o need_n to_o the_o condition_n of_o our_o life_n and_o exigence_n of_o our_o call_n and_o quality_n of_o our_o person_n all_o that_o can_v be_v spare_v from_o what_o we_o modest_o and_o temperate_o spend_v in_o our_o support_n and_o the_o supply_n of_o our_o family_n 42._o and_o other_o necessary_a incident_n all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v spend_v in_o charity_n or_o religion_n he_o defraud_n the_o poor_a of_o their_o right_n who_o detain_v from_o they_o beyond_o his_o own_o necessary_a prudent_a and_o convenient_a supply_n say_v s._n hierom_n and_o this_o be_v intend_v to_o be_v a_o retrenchment_n of_o all_o vain_a expense_n costly_a feast_n rich_a clothes_n pompous_a retinue_n and_o such_o 〈◊〉_d of_o expense_n which_o of_o themselves_o serve_v no_o end_n of_o piety_n or_o just_a policy_n but_o by_o wife_n and_o temperate_a person_n be_v esteem_v unnecessary_a and_o without_o which_o the_o dignity_n 〈◊〉_d and_o just_a value_n of_o the_o person_n may_v still_o be_v retain_v whatsoever_o be_v vain_o spend_v be_v the_o portion_n of_o the_o poor_a whatsoever_o we_o lose_v in_o idle_a game_n revel_a and_o wantonness_n 2._o of_o prodigality_n be_v design_v by_o christ_n to_o refresh_v his_o own_o bowel_n to_o fill_v the_o belly_n of_o 3._o the_o poor_a whatsoever_o lie_v in_o our_o repository_n useless_a and_o superfluous_a all_o that_o be_v the_o poor_a martial_a man_n inheritance_n and_o certain_o there_o be_v not_o any_o great_a baseness_n than_o to_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o perish_v or_o be_v in_o extreme_a want_n of_o that_o which_o god_n give_v i_o for_o he_o and_o beyond_o my_o own_o needs_o it_o be_v unthankfulness_n to_o god_n it_o be_v unmercifulness_n to_o the_o poor_a it_o be_v improvidence_n to_o ourselves_o it_o be_v unfaithfulness_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o money_n of_o which_o 〈◊〉_d god_n make_v he_o but_o the_o steward_n and_o his_o chest_n the_o bank_n for_o the_o exchange_n and_o issue_v it_o to_o the_o indigent_a and_o he_o that_o be_v unmerciful_a and_o unjust_a be_v extreme_o unlike_o god_n but_o in_o take_v this_o estimate_n concern_v our_o 〈◊〉_d we_o be_v to_o 〈◊〉_d according_a to_o the_o rule_n of_o prudence_n not_o make_v determination_n in_o grain_n and_o scruple_n but_o in_o the_o great_a action_n and_o accountable_a proportion_n of_o our_o estate_n and_o if_o any_o man_n see_v great_a necessity_n of_o indigent_a and_o calamitous_a person_n shall_v give_v beyond_o his_o ability_n he_o have_v the_o philippian_n for_o his_o precedent_n and_o he_o have_v god_n engage_v for_o his_o payment_n and_o a_o great_a 〈◊〉_d in_o heaven_n for_o his_o reward_n only_o this_o as_o we_o be_v to_o provide_v for_o ourselves_o so_o also_o for_o our_o family_n and_o the_o relative_n of_o our_o charge_n and_o near_a endearment_n not_o only_o with_o a_o provision_n of_o the_o present_a day_n entertainment_n but_o also_o for_o all_o near_o probable_a foresee_v and_o expect_v event_n such_o as_o be_v portion_n for_o our_o child_n dowry_n for_o daughter_n but_o this_o must_v not_o be_v extend_v to_o care_n and_o reservation_n for_o all_o possible_a and_o far-distant_a event_n but_o so_o much_o be_v to_o be_v permit_v to_o the_o divine_a providence_n as_o our_o present_a duty_n give_v leave_v in_o which_o although_o a_o prudent_a guide_n and_o a_o sober_a reason_n be_v to_o make_v application_n to_o practice_n yet_o the_o rule_n in_o general_n be_v that_o by_o so_o much_o we_o be_v to_o relieve_v the_o poor_a as_o we_o can_v deduct_v from_o such_o a_o portion_n of_o good_a thing_n as_o god_n permit_v we_o to_o use_v for_o our_o own_o support_n and_o reasonable_a and_o temporal_a conveniency_n of_o our_o person_n and_o condition_n ever_o remember_v that_o if_o we_o increase_v in_o our_o estate_n we_o also_o shall_v increase_v in_o charity_n that_o in_o this_o also_o may_v be_v verify_v what_o be_v write_v he_o that_o have_v much_o have_v nothing_o over_o and_o he_o that_o have_v little_o have_v no_o lack_n there_o be_v in_o the_o quantity_n of_o these_o donative_n some_o latitude_n but_o if_o we_o sow_v spare_o or_o if_o we_o scatter_v plentiful_o so_o we_o shall_v reap_v only_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o no_o extreme_a necessity_n or_o bite_a want_n lie_v upon_o any_o poor_a man_n who_o we_o can_v relieve_v without_o bring_v such_o a_o want_n upon_o ourselves_o which_o be_v less_o than_o the_o permission_n of_o fortune_n which_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n have_v permit_v to_o we_o that_o be_v food_n and_o raiment_n proper_a for_o we_o under_o food_n and_o raiment_n all_o the_o necessary_n of_o our_o life_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o this_o be_v counsel_n and_o perfection_n for_o which_o a_o proportionable_a reward_n be_v deposit_v in_o the_o treasure_n of_o eternity_n 3._o second_o if_o question_n be_v make_v concern_v the_o person_n who_o be_v to_o be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o alm_n our_o rule_n be_v plain_a and_o easy_a for_o nothing_o be_v require_v in_o the_o person_n suscipient_fw-la and_o capable_a of_o alm_n but_o that_o he_o be_v in_o misery_n and_o want_n and_o unable_a to_o relieve_v himself_o this_o last_o clause_n i_o
insert_v in_o pursuance_n of_o that_o caution_n give_v to_o the_o church_n of_o thessalonica_n by_o s._n paul_n if_o any_o one_o will_v not_o work_v neither_o let_v he_o eat_v for_o we_o must_v be_v careful_a that_o our_o 10._o charity_n which_o be_v intend_v to_o minister_v to_o poor_a man_n need_n do_v not_o minister_v to_o idleness_n and_o the_o love_n of_o beggary_n and_o a_o wander_a useless_a unprofitable_a life_n but_o abate_v this_o there_o be_v no_o other_o consideration_n that_o can_v exempt_v any_o needy_a person_n from_o participation_n of_o your_o charity_n not_o though_o 〈◊〉_d he_o be_v your_o enemy_n for_o that_o be_v it_o which_o our_o bless_a saviour_n 39_o mean_v in_o the_o appendix_n of_o this_o precept_n love_v your_o enemy_n that_o be_v according_a to_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o apostle_n if_o thy_o enemy_n hunger_n 〈◊〉_d he_o if_o he_o thirst_v give_v he_o drink_v not_o though_o he_o be_v a_o unbeliever_n not_o though_o he_o be_v a_o vicious_a 2._o person_n provide_v only_o that_o the_o vice_n be_v such_o to_o which_o your_o relief_n minister_v no_o fuel_n and_o add_v no_o flame_n and_o if_o the_o mere_a necessity_n of_o his_o nature_n be_v supply_v it_o will_v be_v a_o fair_a security_n against_o the_o danger_n but_o if_o the_o vice_n be_v in_o the_o scene_n of_o the_o body_n all_o free_a comfort_n be_v to_o be_v deny_v he_o because_o they_o be_v but_o incentives_n of_o sin_n and_o angel_n of_o darkness_n this_o i_o the_o rather_o insert_v that_o the_o pride_n and_o supercilious_a austerity_n of_o some_o person_n become_v not_o to_o they_o a_o instrument_n of_o excuse_n from_o minister_a to_o needy_a person_n upon_o pretence_n their_o own_o sin_n bring_v they_o into_o that_o condition_n for_o though_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o calamity_n be_v many_o time_n great_a secret_n of_o providence_n yet_o suppose_v the_o poverty_n of_o the_o man_n be_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o prodigality_n or_o other_o baseness_n it_o matter_n not_o as_o to_o our_o duty_n how_o he_o come_v into_o it_o but_o where_o he_o be_v lest_o we_o also_o be_v deny_v a_o visit_n in_o our_o sickness_n and_o a_o comfort_n in_o our_o sorrow_n or_o a_o counsel_n in_o our_o doubt_n or_o aid_v in_o any_o distress_n upon_o pretence_n that_o such_o sadness_n be_v procure_v by_o our_o sin_n and_o ten_o to_o one_o but_o it_o be_v so_o do_v good_a to_o all_o faith_n the_o apostle_n but_o especial_o to_o the_o family_n of_o faith_n for_o to_o they_o our_o charity_n be_v most_o proper_a and_o proportion_v to_o all_o viz._n who_o be_v in_o need_n and_o can_v relieve_v themselves_o in_o which_o number_n person_n that_o can_v work_v be_v not_o to_o be_v account_v so_o that_o if_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o observe_v a_o order_n in_o our_o charity_n that_o be_v when_o we_o can_v supply_v and_o suffice_v for_o all_o our_o opportunity_n of_o mercy_n then_o let_v not_o the_o brethren_n of_o our_o lord_n go_v away_o ashamed_a and_o in_o other_o thing_n observe_v the_o order_n and_o propriety_n of_o your_o own_o relation_n 1._o and_o where_o there_o be_v otherwise_o no_o difference_n the_o degree_n of_o the_o necessity_n be_v first_o to_o be_v consider_v this_o also_o if_o the_o necessity_n be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o extreme_a whatever_o the_o man_n be_v he_o be_v first_o menand_n to_o be_v relieve_v before_o the_o lesser_a necessity_n of_o the_o best_a person_n or_o most_o holy_a poor_a but_o the_o proper_a object_n of_o our_o charity_n be_v old_a person_n sick_a or_o impotent_a laborious_a and_o poor_a housekeeper_n widow_n and_o orphan_n people_n oppress_v or_o persecute_v for_o the_o cause_n of_o righteousness_n distress_a stranger_n captive_n and_o abuse_a slave_n prisoner_n of_o debt_n to_o these_o we_o must_v be_v liberal_a whether_o they_o be_v holy_a or_o unholy_a remember_v that_o we_o be_v son_n of_o that_o father_n who_o make_v the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n to_o drop_v upon_o the_o dwelling_n of_o the_o righteous_a and_o the_o field_n of_o sinner_n 4._o three_o the_o manner_n of_o give_v alm_n be_v a_o office_n of_o christian_a prudence_n for_o in_o what_o instance_n we_o be_v to_o exemplify_v our_o charity_n we_o must_v be_v determine_v by_o our_o own_o power_n and_o other_o needs_o the_o scripture_n reckon_v entertain_v stranger_n visit_v the_o sick_a go_v to_o prison_n feed_v and_o clothing_n the_o hungry_a and_o naked_a to_o which_o by_o the_o exigence_n of_o the_o poor_a and_o the_o analogy_n of_o charity_n many_o other_o be_v to_o be_v add_v the_o 1._o holy_a jesus_n in_o the_o very_a precept_n instance_a in_o lend_v money_n to_o they_o that_o need_v to_o borrow_v and_o he_o add_v look_v for_o nothing_o again_o that_o be_v if_o they_o be_v unable_a to_o pay_v it_o forgive_a debt_n be_v a_o great_a instance_n of_o mercy_n and_o a_o particular_a of_o excellent_a relief_n but_o to_o imprison_v man_n for_o debt_n when_o it_o be_v certain_a they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o pay_v it_o and_o by_o that_o prison_n will_v be_v far_o more_o disable_v be_v a_o uncharitableness_n next_o to_o the_o cruelty_n of_o savages_n and_o at_o infinite_a distance_n from_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o holy_a jesus_n of_o not_o judge_v part_n iii_o another_o instance_n of_o charity_n our_o great_a master_n insert_v in_o this_o sermon_n not_o to_o judge_v our_o brother_n and_o this_o be_v a_o charity_n so_o cheap_a and_o so_o reasonable_a that_o it_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o silence_n in_o our_o spirit_n we_o may_v perform_v this_o duty_n at_o the_o charge_n of_o a_o negative_a if_o we_o meddle_v not_o with_o other_o man_n affair_n we_o shall_v do_v they_o no_o wrong_n and_o purchase_v to_o ourselves_o a_o peace_n and_o be_v secure_v the_o rather_o from_o the_o 〈◊〉_d sentence_n of_o a_o severe_a judge_n but_o this_o interdict_v forbid_v only_o such_o judge_n as_o be_v ungentle_a and_o uncharitable_a in_o criminal_a cause_n let_v we_o find_v all_o the_o way_n to_o alleviate_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o man_n by_o just_a excuse_n by_o extenuate_v or_o lessen_v accident_n by_o abatement_n of_o incident_a circumstance_n by_o gentle_a sentence_n and_o whatsoever_o can_v do_v relief_n to_o the_o person_n that_o his_o spirit_n be_v not_o exasperate_v that_o the_o crime_n be_v not_o the_o parent_n of_o impudence_n that_o he_o be_v not_o insult_v on_o that_o he_o be_v invite_v to_o repentance_n and_o by_o such_o sweetness_n he_o be_v lead_v to_o his_o restitution_n this_o also_o in_o question_n of_o doubt_n oblige_v we_o to_o determine_v 3._o to_o the_o more_o favourable_a sense_n and_o we_o also_o do_v need_v the_o same_o mercy_n and_o therefore_o shall_v do_v well_o by_o our_o own_o rigour_n not_o to_o disintitle_v ourselves_o to_o such_o possibility_n and_o reserve_v 〈◊〉_d of_o charity_n but_o it_o be_v foul_a and_o base_a by_o detraction_n and_o iniquity_n to_o blast_v the_o reputation_n of_o a_o honourable_a action_n and_o ibid._n the_o fair_a name_n of_o virtue_n with_o a_o calumny_n but_o this_o duty_n be_v also_o a_o part_n of_o the_o grace_n of_o justice_n and_o of_o humility_n and_o by_o its_o relation_n and_o kindred_n to_o so_o many_o virtue_n be_v furnish_v with_o so_o many_o argument_n of_o amability_n and_o endearment_n the_o prayer_n holy_a and_o merciful_a jesus_n who_o be_v the_o great_a principle_n and_o the_o instrument_n of_o convey_v to_o we_o the_o charity_n and_o mercy_n of_o eternity_n who_o do_v love_v we_o when_o we_o be_v enemy_n forgive_v we_o when_o we_o be_v debtor_n recover_v we_o when_o we_o be_v dead_a ransom_n we_o when_o we_o be_v slave_n relieve_v we_o when_o we_o be_v poor_a and_o naked_a and_o wander_v and_o full_a of_o sadness_n and_o necessity_n give_v we_o the_o grace_n of_o charity_n that_o we_o may_v be_v pitiful_a and_o compassionate_a of_o the_o need_v of_o our_o necessitous_a brethren_n that_o we_o may_v be_v apt_a to_o relieve_v they_o and_o that_o according_a to_o our_o duty_n and_o possibility_n we_o may_v rescue_v they_o from_o their_o calamity_n give_v we_o courteous_a affable_a and_o liberal_a soul_n let_v we_o by_o thy_o example_n forgive_v our_o debtor_n and_o love_v our_o enemy_n and_o do_v to_o they_o office_n of_o civility_n and_o tenderness_n and_o relief_n always_o propound_v thou_o for_o our_o pattern_n and_o thy_o mercy_n for_o our_o precedent_n and_o thy_o precept_n for_o our_o rule_n and_o thy_o spirit_n for_o our_o guide_n that_o we_o show_v mercy_n here_o may_v receive_v the_o mercy_n of_o eternity_n by_o thy_o merit_n and_o by_o thy_o charity_n and_o dispensation_n o_o holy_a and_o merciful_a jesus_n amen_n discourse_n xii_o of_o the_o second_o additional_a precept_n of_o christ_n viz._n of_o prayer_n non_fw-la magna_fw-la loquimur_fw-la sed_fw-la vivimus_fw-la cum_fw-la clamoro_fw-la valido_fw-la et_fw-la lachrymas_fw-la prâ—ces_fw-la offerens_fw-la exauditus_fw-la â—â—â—_o
and_o the_o caltel_n upon_o a_o thousand_o hill_n be_v god_n and_o they_o find_v the_o poor_a man_n meat_n the_o rich_a also_o need_v this_o prayer_n because_o although_o they_o have_v the_o bread_n yet_o they_o need_v the_o blessing_n and_o what_o they_o have_v now_o may_v perish_v or_o be_v take_v from_o they_o and_o as_o preservation_n be_v a_o perpetual_a creation_n so_o the_o continue_n to_o rich_a man_n what_o god_n have_v already_o bestow_v be_v a_o continual_a give_v it_o young_a man_n must_v pray_v because_o their_o need_n be_v like_a to_o be_v the_o long_o and_o old_a man_n because_o they_o be_v present_a but_o all_o these_o be_v to_o pray_v but_o for_o the_o 〈◊〉_d present_a that_o which_o in_o estimation_n of_o law_n be_v to_o be_v reckon_v as_o imminent_a upon_o the_o present_a and_o part_n of_o this_o state_n and_o condition_n but_o it_o be_v great_a improvidence_n and_o a_o unchristian_a spirit_n for_o old_a man_n to_o heap_v up_o provision_n and_o load_v their_o sumpter_n still_o the_o more_o by_o how_o much_o their_o way_n be_v short_a but_o there_o be_v also_o a_o bread_n which_o come_v down_o from_o heaven_n a_o divine_a nutriment_n of_o our_o soul_n the_o food_n and_o wine_n of_o angel_n christ_n himself_o as_o he_o communicate_v himself_o in_o the_o express_v of_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n and_o if_o we_o be_v destitute_a of_o this_o bread_n we_o be_v miserable_a and_o perish_a people_n we_o must_v pray_v that_o our_o soul_n also_o may_v feed_v upon_o those_o celestial_a viand_n prepare_v for_o we_o in_o the_o antepast_n of_o the_o gospel_n till_o the_o great_a and_o full_a meal_n of_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o lamb_n shall_v answer_v all_o our_o prayer_n and_o 〈◊〉_d every_o desire_n 8._o forgive_v we_o our_o trespass_n as_o we_o forgive_v they_o that_o trespass_n against_o we_o not_o only_o those_o sin_n of_o infirmity_n invasion_n and_o sudden_a surprise_n which_o like_o excrescency_n of_o luxuriant_a tree_n adhere_v to_o many_o action_n by_o inadvertency_n and_o either_o natural_a weakness_n or_o accidental_a prejudice_n but_o also_o all_o those_o great_a sin_n which_o be_v wash_v off_o from_o our_o soul_n and_o the_o stain_n take_v away_o in_o baptism_n or_o when_o by_o choice_n and_o after_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n we_o give_v up_o our_o name_n to_o christ_n when_o we_o first_o receive_v the_o adoption_n of_o son_n for_o even_o those_o thing_n be_v so_o pardon_v that_o we_o must_v for_o ever_o confess_v and_o glory_n in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o still_o ascertain_v it_o by_o perform_v what_o we_o then_o promise_v and_o which_o be_v the_o condition_n of_o our_o covenant_n for_o although_o christ_n have_v take_v off_o the_o guilt_n yet_o still_o there_o remain_v the_o disreputation_n and_o s._n paul_n call_v himself_o the_o chief_a of_o sinner_n not_o refer_v to_o his_o present_a condition_n but_o to_o his_o former_a persecute_v the_o church_n of_o god_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a crime_n in_o the_o world_n and_o for_o ever_o he_o ask_v pardon_n for_o it_o and_o so_o must_v we_o know_v that_o they_o may_v return_v if_o we_o shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o christ_n and_o break_v his_o cord_n from_o we_o the_o band_n of_o the_o covenant_n evangelical_n the_o sin_n will_v return_v so_o as_o to_o undo_v we_o and_o this_o we_o pray_v with_o a_o tacit_a obligation_n to_o forgive_v for_o so_o only_o and_o upon_o that_o condition_n we_o beg_v pardon_v to_o be_v give_v or_o continue_v respective_o that_o be_v as_o we_o from_o our_o heart_n forgive_v they_o that_o do_v we_o injury_n in_o any_o kind_n never_o entertain_v so_o much_o as_o a_o thought_n of_o revenge_n but_o contrariwise_o love_v they_o that_o do_v we_o wrong_n for_o so_o we_o beg_v that_o god_n shall_v do_v to_o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o be_v but_o a_o lesser_a revenge_n to_o say_v i_o will_v forgive_v but_o i_o will_v never_o have_v to_o do_v with_o he_o for_o if_o he_o become_v a_o object_n of_o charity_n we_o must_v have_v to_o do_v with_o he_o to_o relieve_v he_o because_o he_o need_v prayer_n we_o must_v have_v to_o do_v with_o he_o and_o pray_v for_o he_o and_o to_o refuse_v his_o society_n when_o it_o be_v reasonable_o and_o innocent_o offer_v be_v to_o deny_v that_o to_o he_o which_o christian_n have_v only_o be_v 〈◊〉_d teach_v to_o deny_v to_o person_n excommunicate_a to_o person_n under_o punishment_n i._n e._n to_o person_n not_o yet_o forgive_v and_o we_o shall_v have_v but_o a_o evil_a portion_n if_o god_n shall_v forgive_v our_o sin_n and_o shall_v not_o also_o love_v we_o and_o do_v we_o grace_v and_o bestow_v benefit_n upon_o we_o so_o we_o must_v forgive_v other_o so_o god_n forgive_v we_o 9_o and_o lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n s._n cyprian_n out_o of_o a_o old_a latin_a copy_n read_v it_o 〈◊〉_d suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v lead_v into_o temptation_n that_o be_v suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v overcome_v by_o temptation_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o prevent_v our_o access_n to_o such_o temptation_n who_o very_a approximation_n be_v dangerous_a and_o the_o contact_n be_v irregular_a and_o evil_a such_o as_o be_v temptation_n of_o the_o flesh_n yet_o in_o other_o temptation_n the_o assault_n sometime_o make_v confident_a and_o harden_v a_o resolution_n for_o some_o spirit_n who_o be_v soften_v by_o fair_a usage_n be_v steel_v and_o embolden_v by_o a_o persecution_n but_o of_o what_o nature_n soever_o the_o temptation_n be_v whether_o they_o be_v such_o who_o approach_n a_o christian_n be_v bind_v to_o fear_n or_o such_o which_o be_v the_o certain_a lot_n of_o christian_n such_o be_v trouble_n and_o persecution_n into_o which_o when_o we_o enter_v we_o must_v count_v it_o joy_n yet_o we_o be_v to_o pray_v that_o we_o enter_v not_o into_o the_o possession_n of_o the_o temptation_n that_o we_o be_v not_o overcome_v by_o it_o 10._o but_o deliver_v we_o from_o evil_a from_o the_o assault_n or_o violence_n of_o evil_n from_o the_o wicked_a one_o who_o not_o only_o present_v we_o with_o object_n but_o heighten_v our_o concupiscence_n and_o make_v we_o imaginative_a fantastical_a and_o passionate_a set_v on_o the_o temptation_n make_v the_o lust_n active_a and_o the_o man_n full_a of_o appetite_n and_o the_o appetite_n full_a of_o energy_n and_o power_n therefore_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o evil_a one_o who_o be_v interest_v as_o a_o enemy_n in_o every_o hostility_n and_o in_o every_o danger_n let_v not_o satan_n have_v any_o power_n or_o advantage_n over_o we_o and_o let_v not_o evil_a man_n prevail_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o danger_n much_o less_o to_o our_o ruin_n make_v we_o safe_a under_o the_o cover_n of_o thy_o wing_n against_o all_o fraud_n and_o every_o violence_n that_o no_o temptation_n destroy_v our_o hope_n or_o break_v our_o strength_n or_o alter_v our_o state_n or_o overthrow_v our_o glory_n in_o these_o last_o petition_n which_o concern_v ourselves_o the_o soul_n have_v affection_n proper_a to_o her_o own_o needs_o as_o in_o the_o former_a proportion_n to_o god_n glory_n in_o the_o first_o of_o these_o the_o affection_n of_o a_o poor_a indigent_a and_o necessitous_a beggar_n in_o the_o second_o of_o a_o delinquent_n and_o penitent_a servant_n in_o the_o last_o of_o a_o person_n in_o affliction_n or_o danger_n and_o after_o all_o this_o the_o reason_n of_o our_o confidence_n be_v derive_v from_o god_n 11._o for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o that_o be_v these_o which_o we_o beg_v be_v for_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n for_o the_o manifestation_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o mercy_n and_o it_o be_v a_o express_a doxology_n or_o adoration_n which_o be_v apt_a and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o conclude_v all_o our_o prayer_n and_o address_n to_o god_n 12._o these_o be_v the_o general_n and_o great_a treasure_n of_o matter_n to_o which_o all_o our_o present_a or_o sudden_a need_n be_v reducible_a and_o when_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n more_o minute_n and_o particular_a if_o the_o instance_n be_v in_o matter_n of_o duty_n and_o mere_o spiritual_a there_o be_v no_o danger_n but_o when_o our_o need_n be_v temporal_a or_o we_o be_v transport_v with_o secular_a desire_n all_o descend_v to_o particular_n be_v juven_n a_o confine_v the_o divine_a providence_n a_o judge_v for_o ourselves_o a_o beg_v a_o temptation_n oftentimes_o sometime_o a_o mischief_n and_o to_o beg_v beyond_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o life_n be_v a_o mutiny_n against_o that_o providence_n which_o assign_v to_o christian_n no_o more_o but_o food_n and_o raiment_n for_o their_o own_o use_n all_o other_o excrescency_n of_o possession_n be_v entrust_v to_o the_o rich_a man_n 〈◊〉_d only_o as_o to_o a_o steward_n and_o he_o shall_v be_v accountable_a for_o the_o
to_o choose_v the_o time_n and_o the_o end_n for_o we_o and_o though_o we_o must_v prevaricate_v neither_o yet_o we_o may_v improve_v both_o we_o must_v not_o go_v less_o but_o we_o may_v enlarge_v and_o when_o fast_v be_v command_v only_o for_o 〈◊〉_d we_o may_v also_o use_v it_o to_o prayer_n and_o to_o mortification_n and_o we_o must_v be_v curious_a that_o we_o do_v not_o obey_v the_o letter_n of_o the_o prescription_n and_o violate_v the_o intention_n but_o observe_v all_o that_o care_n in_o public_a fast_n which_o we_o do_v in_o private_a know_v that_o our_o private_a end_n be_v include_v in_o the_o public_a as_o our_o person_n be_v in_o the_o communion_n of_o saint_n and_o our_o hope_n in_o the_o common_a inheritance_n of_o son_n and_o see_v that_o we_o do_v not_o fast_o in_o order_n to_o a_o purpose_n and_o yet_o use_v it_o so_o as_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v to_o no_o purpose_n whosoever_o so_o fast_v as_o that_o it_o be_v not_o effectual_a in_o some_o degree_n towards_o the_o end_n or_o so_o fast_n that_o it_o be_v account_v of_o itself_o a_o duty_n and_o a_o act_n of_o religion_n without_o order_n to_o its_o proper_a end_n make_v his_o act_n vain_a because_o it_o be_v unreasonable_a or_o vain_a because_o it_o be_v superstitious_a the_o prayer_n o_o holy_a and_o eternal_a jesus_n who_o do_v for_o our_o sake_n fast_o forty_o day_n and_o forty_o night_n and_o have_v leave_v to_o we_o thy_o example_n and_o thy_o prediction_n that_o in_o the_o day_n of_o thy_o absence_n from_o we_o we_o thy_o servant_n and_o child_n of_o thy_o bride-chamber_n shall_v fast_v teach_v we_o to_o do_v this_o act_n of_o discipline_n so_o that_o it_o may_v become_v a_o act_n of_o religion_n let_v we_o never_o be_v like_o esau_n value_v a_o dish_n of_o meat_n above_o a_o blessing_n but_o let_v we_o deny_v our_o appetite_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o the_o yoke_n and_o subtract_v the_o fuel_n of_o our_o lust_n and_o the_o incentives_n of_o all_o our_o unworthy_a desire_n that_o our_o body_n be_v free_a from_o the_o intemperances_n of_o nutriment_n and_o our_o spirit_n from_o the_o load_n and_o pressure_n of_o appetite_n we_o may_v have_v no_o desire_n but_o of_o thou_o that_o our_o outward_a man_n daily_o decay_v by_o the_o violence_n of_o time_n and_o mortify_v by_o the_o abatement_n of_o its_o too_o free_a and_o unnecessary_a support_n it_o may_v by_o degree_n resign_v to_o the_o entire_a dominion_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o may_v pass_v from_o vanity_n to_o piety_n from_o weakness_n to_o ghostly_a strength_n from_o darkness_n and_o mixture_n of_o impurity_n to_o great_a transparence_n and_o clarity_n in_o the_o society_n of_o a_o beatified_a soul_n reign_v with_o thou_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o eternity_n o_o holy_a and_o eternal_a jesus_n amen_n discourse_n fourteen_o of_o the_o miracle_n which_o jesus_n wrought_v for_o confirmation_n of_o his_o doctrine_n during_o the_o whole_a time_n of_o his_o preach_v mary_n &_o martha_n a_o woman_n name_v martha_n receive_v he_o into_o her_o house_n and_o her_o sister_n mary_n sit_v at_o jesus_n foot_n and_o hear_v his_o word_n but_o martha_n be_v cumber_v about_o much_o serve_v and_o jesus_n say_v unto_o she_o martha_n martha_n thou_o be_v careful_a &_o trouble_v about_o many_o thing_n but_o one_o thing_n be_v needful_a &_o mary_n have_v choose_v that_o good_a part_n luk._n 10._o 38_o 39_o 40_o 41_o 42._o the_o dry_a hand_n heal_v &_o devil_n cast_v out_o mat_n 12._o 10_o and_o behold_v there_o be_v a_o man_n which_o have_v his_o hand_n dry_v up_o etc._n etc._n 13._o then_o say_v he_o unto_o the_o man_n stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n etc._n etc._n 22._o then_o be_v bring_v to_o he_o one_o possess_v with_o a_o devil_n etc._n etc._n and_o he_o heal_v he_o 1._o when_o jesus_n have_v end_v his_o sermon_n on_o the_o mount_n he_o descend_v into_o the_o valley_n to_o consign_v his_o doctrine_n by_o the_o power_n of_o miracle_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o a_o rare_a example_n that_o he_o may_v not_o lay_v a_o yoke_n upon_o we_o which_o himself_o also_o will_v not_o bear_v but_o as_o he_o become_v the_o author_n so_o also_o the_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n what_o he_o design_v in_o proposition_n he_o represent_v in_o his_o lactant._n own_o practice_n and_o by_o these_o act_n make_v a_o new_a sermon_n teach_v all_o prelate_n and_o spiritual_a person_n to_o descend_v from_o their_o 〈◊〉_d of_o contemplation_n 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o authority_n and_o business_n of_o their_o discourse_n to_o apply_v themselves_o to_o do_v more_o material_a and_o corporal_a mercy_n to_o afflict_a person_n and_o to_o preach_v by_o example_n as_o well_o as_o by_o signabat_fw-la their_o homily_n for_o he_o that_o teach_v other_o well_o and_o practice_n contrary_a be_v like_o a_o fair_a candlestick_n bear_v a_o goodly_a and_o bright_a taper_n which_o send_v forth_o light_a to_o all_o the_o house_n but_o round_o about_o itself_o there_o be_v a_o shadow_n and_o circumstant_fw-la darkness_n the_o prelate_n shall_v be_v the_o light_a consume_a and_o spend_v itself_o to_o enlighten_v other_o scatter_v his_o ray_n round_o about_o from_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o contemplation_n and_o from_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o practice_n but_o himself_o always_o tend_v upward_o till_o at_o last_o he_o expire_v into_o the_o element_n of_o love_n and_o celestial_a fruition_n 2._o but_o the_o miracle_n which_o jesus_n do_v be_v next_o to_o infinite_a and_o every_o circumstance_n of_o action_n that_o pass_v from_o he_o as_o it_o be_v intend_v for_o mercy_n so_o also_o for_o doctrine_n and_o the_o impotent_a or_o disease_a person_n be_v not_o more_o cure_v than_o we_o instruct_v but_o because_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o action_n but_o what_o be_v a_o pursuance_n of_o the_o doctrine_n deliver_v in_o his_o sermon_n in_o the_o sermon_n we_o must_v look_v after_o our_o duty_n and_o look_v upon_o his_o practice_n as_o a_o verification_n of_o his_o doctrine_n &_o instrumental_a also_o to_o other_o purpose_n therefore_o in_o general_a if_o we_o consider_v his_o miracle_n we_o shall_v see_v that_o he_o do_v design_n they_o to_o be_v a_o compendium_n of_o faith_n and_o charity_n for_o he_o choose_v to_o instance_n his_o miracle_n 38._o in_o action_n of_o mercy_n that_o all_o his_o power_n may_v especial_o determine_v upon_o bounty_n and_o charity_n and_o yet_o his_o act_n of_o charity_n be_v so_o miraculous_a that_o they_o become_v a_o argument_n of_o the_o divinity_n of_o his_o person_n and_o doctrine_n once_o he_o turn_v water_n into_o wine_n which_o be_v a_o mutation_n by_o a_o supernatural_a power_n in_o a_o natural_a suscipient_fw-la where_o a_o person_n be_v not_o the_o subject_n but_o a_o element_n and_o yet_o this_o be_v do_v to_o rescue_v the_o poor_a bridegroom_n from_o affront_n and_o trouble_v and_o to_o do_v honour_n to_o the_o holy_a rite_n of_o marriage_n all_o the_o rest_n unless_o we_o except_v his_o walk_n upon_o the_o water_n during_o his_o natural_a life_n be_v action_n of_o relief_n and_o mercy_n according_a to_o the_o design_n of_o god_n manifest_v his_o power_n most_o chief_o in_o show_v mercy_n 3._o the_o great_a design_n of_o miracle_n be_v to_o prove_v his_o mission_n from_o god_n to_o convince_v the_o world_n of_o sin_n to_o demonstrate_v his_o power_n of_o forgive_a sin_n to_o endear_v his_o precept_n and_o that_o his_o disciple_n may_v believe_v in_o he_o and_o that_o believe_v they_o may_v have_v life_n through_o 31._o 38._o his_o name_n for_o he_o to_o who_o god_n by_o do_v miracle_n give_v testimony_n from_o heaven_n must_v 30._o needs_o be_v send_v from_o god_n and_o he_o who_o have_v receive_v power_n to_o restore_v nature_n and_o to_o create_v new_a organ_n and_o to_o extract_v from_o incapacity_n and_o from_o privation_n to_o reduce_v habit_n be_v lord_n of_o nature_n and_o therefore_o of_o all_o the_o world_n and_o this_o can_v not_o but_o create_v great_a confidence_n in_o his_o disciple_n that_o himself_o will_v verify_v those_o great_a promise_n upon_o which_o he_o establish_v his_o law_n but_o that_o the_o argument_n of_o miracle_n may_v be_v infallible_a and_o not_o apt_a to_o be_v reprove_v we_o may_v observe_v its_o eminency_n by_o divers_a circumstance_n of_o probability_n heighten_v up_o to_o the_o degree_n of_o moral_a demonstration_n 4._o first_o the_o holy_a jesus_n do_v miracle_n which_o no_o man_n before_o he_o or_o at_o that_o time_n 24._o ever_o do_v moses_n smite_v the_o rock_n and_o water_n gush_v out_o but_o he_o can_v not_o turn_v that_o water_n into_o wine_n moses_n cure_v no_o disease_n by_o the_o empire_n of_o his_o will_n or_o the_o word_n of_o his_o mouth_n but_o jesus_n heal_v all_o infirmity_n elisha_n raise_v a_o dead_a child_n to_o life_n but_o jesus_n raise_v one_o who_o have_v be_v dead_a four_o
against_o every_o thing_n but_o nothing_o can_v please_v they_o but_o wisdom_n &_o righteousness_n have_v a_o theatre_n in_o its_o own_o family_n and_o be_v justify_v of_o all_o her_o child_n then_o he_o proceed_v to_o a_o more_o apply_v reprehension_n of_o capernaum_n and_o chorazin_n and_o bethsaida_n for_o be_v pertinacious_a in_o their_o sin_n and_o infidelity_n in_o defiance_n and_o reproof_n of_o all_o the_o mighty_a work_n which_o have_v be_v wrought_v in_o they_o but_o these_o thing_n be_v not_o reveal_v to_o all_o disposition_n the_o wife_n and_o the_o mighty_a of_o the_o world_n be_v not_o subject_n prepare_v for_o the_o simplicity_n and_o soft_a impress_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o downright_a severity_n of_o its_o sanction_n and_o therefore_o jesus_n glorify_v god_n for_o the_o magnify_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o that_o these_o thing_n which_o be_v hide_v from_o the_o great_a one_o be_v reveal_v to_o babe_n and_o conclude_v this_o sermon_n with_o a_o invitation_n of_o all_o weary_a and_o disconsolate_a person_n load_v with_o sin_n and_o misery_n to_o come_v to_o he_o promise_v ease_n to_o their_o burden_n and_o refreshment_n to_o their_o weariness_n and_o to_o exchange_v their_o heavy_a pressure_n into_o a_o easy_a yoke_n and_o a_o light_a burden_n 9_o when_o jesus_n have_v end_v this_o sermon_n one_o of_o the_o pharisee_n name_v simon_n invite_v 7._o he_o to_o eat_v with_o he_o into_o who_o house_n when_o he_o be_v enter_v a_o certain_a woman_n that_o be_v a_o sinner_n abide_v there_o in_o the_o city_n hear_v of_o it_o her_o name_n be_v mary_n she_o have_v be_v marry_v to_o a_o noble_a personage_n a_o native_a of_o the_o town_n and_o castle_n of_o magdal_n from_o whence_o she_o have_v her_o name_n of_o magdalen_n though_o she_o herself_o be_v bear_v in_o bethany_n a_o widow_n she_o be_v and_o prompt_v by_o her_o wealth_n liberty_n and_o youth_n to_o a_o intemperate_a life_n and_o too_o free_a entertainment_n she_o come_v to_o jesus_n into_o the_o pharisee'_v house_n not_o as_o do_v the_o stare_a multitude_n to_o glut_v her_o eye_n with_o the_o sight_n of_o a_o miraculous_a and_o glorious_a person_n nor_o as_o do_v the_o centurion_n or_o the_o 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o ruler_n of_o the_o synagogue_n for_o cure_v of_o her_o sickness_n or_o in_o behalf_n of_o her_o friend_n or_o child_n or_o servant_n but_o the_o only_a example_n of_o so_o come_v she_o come_v in_o remorse_n and_o regret_n for_o her_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d come_v to_o jesus_n to_o lay_v her_o burden_n at_o his_o foot_n and_o to_o present_v he_o with_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o a_o weep_a eye_n and_o great_a affection_n and_o a_o box_n of_o nard_n pistick_n salutary_a and_o precious_a for_o she_o come_v tremble_v and_o fall_v down_o before_o he_o weep_v bitter_o for_o her_o sin_n pour_v out_o a_o 〈◊〉_d great_a enough_o to_o wash_v the_o 3._o foot_n of_o the_o bless_a jesus_n and_o wipe_v they_o with_o the_o hair_n of_o her_o head_n after_o which_o she_o break_v the_o box_n and_o anoint_v his_o foot_n with_o ointment_n which_o expression_n be_v so_o great_a a_o ecstasy_n of_o love_n sorrow_n and_o adoration_n that_o to_o anoint_v the_o foot_n even_o of_o the_o great_a monarch_n be_v long_o thalia_n unknown_a and_o in_o all_o the_o pomp_n and_o greatness_n of_o the_o roman_a prodigality_n it_o be_v not_o use_v till_o otho_n teach_v it_o to_o nero_n in_o who_o instance_n it_o be_v by_o pliny_n reckon_v for_o a_o prodigy_n of_o unnecessary_a profusion_n and_o in_o itself_o without_o the_o circumstance_n of_o 〈◊〉_d free_a a_o dispensation_n it_o be_v a_o present_a for_o a_o prince_n and_o a_o alabaster-box_n of_o nard_n pistick_n be_v send_v as_o a_o present_a from_o 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o king_n of_o ethiopia_n 10._o when_o simon_n observe_v this_o sinner_n so_o busy_a in_o the_o express_v of_o her_o religion_n and_o 〈◊〉_d to_o jesus_n he_o think_v with_o himself_o that_o this_o be_v no_o prophet_n that_o do_v not_o know_v she_o to_o be_v a_o sinner_n or_o no_o just_a person_n that_o will_v suffer_v she_o to_o touch_v he_o for_o although_o the_o jew_n religion_n do_v permit_v harlot_n of_o their_o own_o nation_n to_o live_v and_o enjoy_v the_o privilege_n of_o their_o nation_n save_v that_o their_o oblation_n be_v refuse_v yet_o the_o pharisee_n who_o pretend_v to_o a_o great_a degree_n of_o sanctity_n than_o other_o will_v not_o admit_v they_o to_o civil_a 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o benefit_n of_o ordinary_a society_n and_o think_v religion_n itself_o and_o the_o honour_n of_o a_o prophet_n be_v concern_v in_o the_o interest_n of_o the_o same_o superciliousness_n and_o therefore_o simon_n make_v a_o objection_n within_o himself_o which_o jesus_n know_v for_o he_o understand_v his_o thought_n as_o well_o as_o his_o word_n make_v her_o apology_n and_o his_o own_o in_o a_o civil_a question_n express_v in_o a_o parable_n of_o two_o debtor_n to_o who_o a_o great_a and_o a_o less_o debt_n respective_o be_v forgive_v both_o of_o they_o conclude_v that_o they_o will_v love_v their_o merciful_a creditor_n in_o proportion_n to_o his_o mercy_n and_o donative_n and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o mary_n magdalen_n to_o who_o because_o much_o be_v forgive_v she_o love_v much_o and_o express_v it_o in_o character_n so_o large_a that_o the_o pharisee_n may_v read_v his_o own_o incivility_n and_o inhospitable_a entertainment_n of_o the_o master_n when_o it_o stand_v confront_v with_o the_o magnificency_n of_o mary_n magdalen_n penance_n and_o charity_n 11._o when_o jesus_n have_v dine_v he_o be_v present_v with_o the_o sad_a sight_n of_o a_o poor_a demoniac_a possess_v with_o a_o blind_a and_o a_o dumb_a devil_n in_o who_o behalf_n his_o friend_n entreat_v jesus_n that_o he_o will_v cast_v the_o devil_n out_o which_o he_o do_v immediate_o and_o the_o blind_a man_n see_v and_o the_o dumb_a speak_v so_o much_o to_o the_o amazement_n of_o the_o people_n that_o they_o run_v in_o so_o prodigious_a company_n after_o he_o and_o so_o scandalize_v the_o pharisee_n who_o think_v that_o by_o mean_n of_o this_o prophet_n their_o reputation_n will_v be_v lessen_v and_o their_o school_n empty_a that_o first_o a_o rumour_n be_v scatter_v up_o and_o down_o from_o a_o uncertain_a principle_n but_o communicate_v with_o tumult_n and_o apparent_a noise_n that_o jesus_n be_v beside_o himself_o upon_o which_o rumour_n his_o friend_n and_o kindred_n come_v together_o to_o see_v and_o to_o make_v provision_n according_o and_o the_o holy_a virgin-mother_n come_v herself_o but_o without_o any_o apprehension_n of_o any_o such_o horrid_a accident_n the_o word_n and_o thing_n she_o have_v from_o the_o beginning_n lay_v up_o in_o her_o heart_n will_v furnish_v she_o with_o principle_n exclusive_a of_o all_o apparition_n of_o such_o fancy_n but_o she_o come_v to_o see_v what_o that_o persecution_n be_v which_o under_o that_o colour_n it_o be_v likely_a the_o pharisee_n may_v commence_v 12._o when_o the_o mother_n of_o jesus_n and_o his_o kindred_n come_v they_o find_v he_o in_o a_o house_n encircle_v with_o people_n full_a of_o wonder_n and_o admiration_n and_o there_o the_o holy_a virgin-mother_n may_v hear_v part_n of_o she_o own_o prophecy_n verify_v that_o the_o generation_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v call_v her_o bless_a for_o a_o woman_n worship_v jesus_n cry_v out_o bless_a be_v the_o womb_n that_o bear_v thou_o and_o the_o pap_n that_o give_v thou_o suck_v to_o this_o jesus_n reply_v not_o deny_v she_o to_o be_v high_o bless_v who_o have_v receive_v the_o honour_n of_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o messiah_n but_o advance_v the_o dignity_n of_o spiritual_a excellency_n far_o above_o this_o great_a temporal_a honour_n in_o the_o world_n yea_o rather_o bless_v be_v they_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o do_v it_o for_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o issue_n of_o spiritual_a perfection_n and_o their_o proportionable_a benediction_n all_o immunity_n and_o temporal_a honour_n be_v empty_a and_o hollow_a blessing_n and_o all_o relation_n of_o kindred_n disband_v and_o empty_v themselves_o into_o the_o great_a channel_n and_o flood_n of_o divinity_n 13._o for_o when_o jesus_n be_v in_o the_o house_n they_o tell_v he_o his_o mother_n and_o his_o brethren_n stay_v for_o he_o without_o he_o tell_v they_o those_o relation_n be_v less_o than_o the_o tie_n of_o duty_n and_o religion_n for_o those_o dear_a name_n of_o mother_n and_o brethren_n which_o be_v hallow_v by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o the_o endearment_n of_o nature_n be_v make_v far_o more_o sacred_a when_o a_o spiritual_a cognation_n do_v supervene_v when_o the_o relation_n be_v subject_v in_o person_n religious_a and_o holy_a but_o if_o they_o be_v abstract_a and_o separate_a the_o conjunction_n of_o person_n in_o spiritual_a band_n in_o the_o same_o faith_n and_o the_o same_o hope_n and_o the_o union_n of_o they_o
that_o be_v to_o come_v that_o be_v plain_a and_o although_o christ_n reveal_v his_o father_n mercy_n to_o we_o in_o new_a express_v and_o great_a abundance_n yet_o he_o take_v nothing_o from_o the_o world_n which_o ever_o do_v in_o any_o sense_n invite_v piety_n or_o endear_v obedience_n or_o cooperate_v towards_o felicity_n and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o promise_n which_o be_v make_v of_o old_a be_v also_o presuppose_v in_o the_o new_a and_o mention_v by_o intimation_n and_o implication_n within_o the_o great_a when_o our_o bless_a saviour_n in_o seven_o of_o the_o eight_o beatitude_n have_v instance_a in_o new_a promise_n and_o reward_n as_o heaven_n see_v of_o god_n life_n eternal_a in_o one_o of_o they_o to_o which_o etc._n 5._o heaven_n be_v as_o certain_o consequent_a as_o to_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n he_o do_v choose_v to_o instance_n in_o a_o temporal_a blessing_n and_o in_o the_o very_a word_n of_o the_o old_a testament_n to_o show_v that_o that_o part_n of_o 11._o the_o old_a covenant_n which_o concern_v morality_n and_o the_o reward_n of_o obedience_n remain_v firm_a and_o include_v within_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o gospel_n 16._o to_o this_o purpose_n be_v that_o say_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n man_n live_v not_o by_o 4._o bread_n alone_o but_o by_o every_o word_n that_o proceed_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o god_n meaning_n that_o 3._o beside_o natural_a mean_n ordain_v for_o the_o preservation_n of_o our_o life_n there_o be_v mean_n supernatural_a and_o divine_a god_n blessing_n do_v as_o much_o as_o bread_n nay_o it_o be_v every_o word_n proceed_v out_o of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n that_o be_v every_o precept_n and_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v so_o for_o our_o good_a that_o it_o be_v intend_v as_o food_n and_o physic_n to_o we_o a_o mean_n to_o make_v we_o live_v long_o and_o therefore_o god_n have_v do_v in_o this_o as_o in_o other_o grace_n and_o issue_v evangelical_n which_o he_o purpose_v to_o continue_v in_o his_o church_n for_o ever_o he_o first_o give_v it_o in_o miraculous_a and_o extraordinary_a manner_n and_o then_o give_v it_o by_o way_n of_o perpetual_a ministry_n the_o holy_a ghost_n appear_v at_o first_o like_o a_o prodigy_n and_o with_o miracle_n he_o descend_v in_o visible_a representment_n express_v himself_o in_o revelation_n and_o power_n extraordinary_a but_o it_o be_v a_o promise_n intend_v to_o descend_v upon_o all_o age_n of_o the_o church_n there_o be_v appoint_v a_o perpetual_a ministry_n for_o its_o conveyance_n and_o still_o though_o without_o a_o sign_n or_o miraculous_a representment_n it_o be_v minister_v in_o confirmation_n by_o imposition_n of_o the_o bishop_n hand_n and_o thus_o also_o health_n and_o long_a life_n which_o by_o way_n of_o ordinary_a benediction_n be_v consequent_a to_o piety_n faith_n and_o obedience_n evangelical_n be_v at_o first_o give_v in_o a_o miraculous_a manner_n that_o so_o the_o ordinary_a effect_n be_v at_o first_o confirm_v by_o miraculous_a and_o extraordinary_a instance_n and_o manner_n of_o operation_n may_v for_o ever_o after_o be_v confident_o expect_v without_o any_o dubitation_n since_o it_o be_v in_o the_o same_o manner_n consign_v by_o which_o all_o the_o whole_a religion_n be_v by_o a_o voice_n from_o heaven_n and_o a_o verification_n of_o miracle_n and_o extraordinary_a supernatural_a effect_n that_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_a and_o preservation_n and_o restitution_n of_o life_n be_v at_o first_o miraculous_a needs_o no_o particular_a probation_n all_o the_o story_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v one_o entire_a argument_n to_o prove_v it_o and_o among_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n s_o paul_n reckon_v gift_n of_o heal_a and_o government_n and_o help_n or_o exterior_a assistence_n and_o advantage_n to_o represent_v that_o it_o be_v intend_v the_o life_n of_o christian_a people_n shall_v be_v happy_a and_o healthful_a for_o ever_o now_o that_o this_o grace_n also_o descend_v afterward_o in_o a_o ordinary_a ministry_n be_v record_v by_o s._n james_n be_v any_o man_n sick_a among_o you_o let_v he_o call_v 15._o for_o the_o elder_n of_o the_o church_n and_o let_v they_o pray_v over_o he_o anoint_v he_o with_o oil_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v then_o the_o ceremony_n and_o the_o blessing_n and_o effect_n be_v still_o for_o the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n shall_v save_v the_o sick_a and_o the_o lord_n shall_v raise_v he_o up_o for_o it_o be_v observable_a that_o the_o blessing_n of_o heal_v and_o recovery_n be_v not_o appendent_a to_o the_o aneal_n but_o to_o the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n to_o manifest_v that_o the_o ceremony_n go_v with_o the_o first_o miraculous_a and_o extraordinary_a manner_n yet_o that_o there_o be_v a_o ordinary_a ministry_n appoint_v for_o the_o daily_a conveyance_n of_o the_o blessing_n the_o faithful_a prayer_n &_o office_n of_o holy_a priest_n shall_v obtain_v life_n and_o health_n to_o such_o person_n who_o be_v receptive_a of_o it_o and_o in_o spiritual_a and_o apt_a disposition_n and_o when_o we_o see_v by_o a_o continual_a flux_n of_o extraordinary_a benediction_n that_o even_o some_o christian_a prince_n be_v instrument_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o only_o in_o the_o government_n but_o in_o the_o gift_n of_o heal_v too_o as_o a_o reward_n for_o their_o promote_a the_o just_a interest_n of_o christianity_n we_o may_v acknowledge_v ourselves_o convince_v that_o a_o holy_a life_n in_o the_o faith_n 8._o and_o obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n may_v be_v of_o great_a advantage_n for_o our_o health_n and_o life_n by_o that_o instance_n to_o entertain_v our_o present_a desire_n and_o to_o establish_v our_o hope_n of_o life_n eternal_a 17._o for_o i_o consider_v that_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n be_v therefore_o the_o best_a antidote_n in_o the_o world_n against_o sickness_n and_o death_n because_o it_o be_v the_o direct_a enemy_n to_o sin_n which_o bring_v in_o sickness_n and_o death_n and_o beside_o this_o that_o god_n by_o spiritual_a mean_n shall_v produce_v alteration_n natural_a be_v not_o hard_a to_o be_v understand_v by_o a_o christian_a philosopher_n take_v he_o in_o either_o of_o the_o two_o capacity_n 2._o for_o there_o be_v a_o rule_n of_o proportion_n and_o analogy_n of_o effect_n that_o if_o sin_n destroy_v not_o only_o the_o soul_n but_o the_o body_n also_o then_o may_v piety_n preserve_v both_o and_o that_o much_o rather_o for_o if_o sin_n that_o be_v the_o effect_n and_o consequent_n of_o sin_n have_v abound_v then_o shall_v 20._o grace_v superabound_v that_o be_v christ_n have_v do_v we_o more_o benefit_n than_o the_o fall_v of_o adam_n have_v do_v we_o injury_n and_o therefore_o the_o effect_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o great_a upon_o the_o body_n than_o either_o be_v to_o be_v restore_v or_o prevent_v by_o a_o pious_a life_n 3._o there_o be_v so_o near_o a_o conjunction_n between_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o it_o be_v no_o wonder_n if_o god_n mean_v to_o glorify_v both_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o a_o spiritual_a life_n suffer_v spirit_n and_o matter_n to_o communicate_v in_o effect_n and_o mutual_a impress_n thus_o the_o water_n of_o baptism_n purify_v the_o soul_n and_o the_o holy_a eucharist_n not_o the_o symbolical_a but_o the_o mysterious_a and_o spiritual_a part_n of_o it_o make_v the_o body_n also_o partaker_n of_o the_o death_n 〈◊〉_d christ_n and_o a_o holy_a union_n the_o flame_n of_o hell_n whatsoever_o they_o be_v torment_v accurse_a soul_n and_o the_o sting_n of_o conscience_n vex_v and_o disquiet_v the_o body_n 4._o and_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o in_o the_o glory_n of_o heaven_n when_o we_o shall_v live_v a_o life_n pure_o spiritual_a our_o body_n also_o be_v so_o clarify_v and_o make_v spiritual_a that_o they_o also_o become_v immortal_a that_o state_n of_o glory_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o perfection_n of_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n it_o be_v not_o unimaginable_a but_o that_o the_o soul_n may_v have_v some_o proportion_n of_o the_o same_o operation_n upon_o the_o body_n as_o to_o conduce_v to_o its_o prolongation_n as_o to_o a_o antepast_n of_o immortality_n 5._o for_o since_o the_o body_n have_v all_o its_o life_n from_o its_o conjunction_n with_o the_o soul_n why_o not_o also_o the_o perfection_n of_o life_n according_a to_o its_o present_a capacity_n that_o be_v health_n and_o duration_n from_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o soul_n i_o mean_v from_o the_o ornament_n of_o grace_n and_o as_o the_o blessedness_n of_o the_o soul_n say_v the_o philosopher_n consist_v in_o the_o speculation_n of_o honest_a and_o just_a thing_n so_o the_o perfection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n consist_v in_o the_o practic_n the_o exercise_n and_o operation_n of_o virtue_n 18._o but_o this_o problem_n in_o christian_a philosophy_n be_v yet_o more_o intelligible_a and_o will_v be_v reduce_v to_o certain_a experience_n if_o we_o consider_v good_a life_n in_o union_n and_o concretion_n with_o particular_a
she_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o her_o journey_n against_o this_o david_n pray_v o_o my_o god_n cut_v i_o 〈◊〉_d off_o in_o the_o midst_n 24._o of_o my_o day_n but_o in_o this_o there_o be_v some_o variety_n for_o god_n do_v it_o sometime_o in_o mercy_n sometime_o in_o judgement_n the_o righteous_a die_n and_o no_o man_n regard_v not_o consider_v that_o 1._o they_o be_v take_v away_o from_o the_o evil_a to_o come_v god_n take_v the_o righteous_a man_n hasty_o to_o his_o crown_n lest_o temptation_n snatch_v it_o from_o he_o by_o interrupt_v his_o hope_n and_o sanctity_n and_o this_o be_v the_o case_n of_o the_o old_a world_n for_o from_o adam_n to_o the_o flood_n by_o the_o patriarch_n be_v eleven_o generation_n but_o by_o cain_n line_n there_o be_v but_o eight_o so_o that_o cain_n posterity_n be_v long_o live_v because_o god_n intend_v to_o bring_v the_o flood_n upon_o the_o world_n take_v delight_n to_o rescue_v his_o elect_a from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o present_a impurity_n and_o the_o future_a deluge_n abraham_n live_v five_o year_n less_o than_o his_o son_n isaac_n it_o be_v say_v the_o doctor_n of_o the_o jew_n intend_v for_o mercy_n to_o he_o that_o he_o may_v not_o see_v the_o iniquity_n of_o his_o grandchild_n 〈◊〉_d and_o this_o the_o church_n for_o many_o age_n have_v believe_v in_o the_o case_n of_o baptize_v infant_n die_v before_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n for_o beside_o other_o cause_n in_o the_o order_n of_o divine_a providence_n one_o kind_n of_o mercy_n be_v do_v to_o they_o too_o for_o although_o their_o condition_n be_v of_o a_o low_a form_n yet_o it_o be_v secure_v by_o that_o timely_a shall_v i_o call_v it_o or_o untimely_a death_n but_o these_o be_v case_n extraregular_a ordinary_o and_o by_o rule_n god_n have_v reveal_v his_o purpose_n of_o interruption_n of_o the_o life_n of_o sinner_n to_o be_v in_o anger_n and_o judgement_n for_o when_o man_n commit_v any_o signal_n and_o grand_a impiety_n god_n suffer_v not_o nature_n to_o take_v her_o course_n but_o strike_v a_o stroke_n with_o his_o own_o hand_n to_o which_o purpose_n i_o think_v it_o a_o remarkable_a instance_n which_o be_v report_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 1._o that_o for_o 3332_o year_n even_o to_o the_o twenty_o age_n there_o be_v not_o one_o example_n of_o 6._o a_o son_n that_o die_v before_o his_o father_n but_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n be_v keep_v that_o he_o who_o be_v first_o bear_v in_o the_o descend_a line_n do_v die_v first_o i_o speak_v of_o natural_a death_n and_o therefore_o abel_n can_v be_v oppose_v to_o this_o observation_n till_o that_o terah_n the_o father_n of_o abraham_n teach_v the_o people_n to_o make_v image_n of_o clay_n and_o worship_n they_o and_o concern_v he_o it_o be_v first_o remark_v that_o haran_n die_v before_o his_o father_n terah_n in_o the_o land_n of_o his_o nativity_n god_n by_o a_o 28._o unheard-of_a judgement_n and_o a_o rare_a accident_n punish_v his_o newly-invented_n crime_n and_o whenever_o such_o 〈◊〉_d of_o a_o life_n happen_v to_o a_o vicious_a person_n let_v all_o the_o world_n acknowledge_v it_o for_o a_o judgement_n and_o when_o any_o man_n be_v guilty_a of_o evil_a habit_n or_o unrepented_a sin_n he_o may_v therefore_o expect_v it_o because_o it_o be_v threaten_v and_o design_v for_o the_o lot_n and_o curse_n of_o such_o person_n this_o be_v threaten_v to_o covetousness_n injustice_n and_o oppression_n as_o a_o partridge_n sit_v on_o egg_n and_o hatch_v they_o not_o so_o he_o that_o get_v riches_n and_o not_o by_o right_a 11._o shall_v leave_v they_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o day_n and_o at_o his_o end_n shall_v be_v a_o fool._n the_o same_o be_v threaten_v to_o voluptuous_a person_n in_o the_o high_a caress_n of_o delight_n and_o christ_n tell_v a_o parable_n with_o the_o same_o design_n the_o rich_a man_n say_v soul_n take_v thy_o ease_n but_o god_n answer_v o_o fool_n this_o night_n shall_v thy_o soul_n be_v require_v of_o thou_o zimri_n and_o cozbi_n be_v slay_v in_o the_o trophy_n of_o their_o lust_n and_o it_o be_v a_o sad_a story_n which_o be_v tell_v by_o thomas_n cantipratanus_n two_o religious_a person_n tempt_v by_o each_o other_o in_o the_o vigour_n of_o their_o youth_n in_o their_o very_a first_o pleasure_n and_o opportunity_n of_o sin_n be_v both_o strike_v dead_a in_o their_o embrace_n and_o posture_n of_o entertainment_n god_n 20._o smite_v jeroboam_n for_o his_o usurpation_n and_o tyranny_n and_o he_o die_v 13._o saul_n die_v for_o disobedience_n against_o god_n and_o ask_v counsel_n of_o a_o pythonisse_fw-la god_n smite_v 19_o 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o leprosy_n for_o his_o profaneness_n and_o distress_a 16._o 〈◊〉_d sore_o for_o his_o sacrilege_n and_o 18._o send_v a_o horrid_a disease_n upon_o jehoram_n for_o his_o idolatry_n these_o instance_n represent_v voluptuousness_n and_o covetousness_n rapine_n and_o injustice_n idolatry_n and_o lust_n profaneness_n and_o sacrilege_n as_o remark_v by_o the_o signature_n of_o exemplary_a judgement_n to_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o shorten_v the_o day_n of_o man_n god_n himself_o prove_v the_o executioner_n of_o his_o own_o fierce_a wrath_n i_o instance_n no_o more_o but_o in_o the_o singular_a case_n of_o hananiah_n the_o false_a prophet_n thus_o say_v the_o lord_n behold_v i_o will_v cut_v thou_o from_o off_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n 16._o this_o year_n thou_o shall_v die_v because_o thou_o have_v teach_v rebellion_n against_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v the_o curse_n and_o portion_n of_o a_o false_a prophet_n a_o short_a life_n and_o a_o suddén_n death_n of_o god_n own_o particular_a and_o more_o immediate_a 〈◊〉_d 23._o and_o thus_o also_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o divine_a anger_n go_v forth_o upon_o criminal_a person_n in_o the_o new_a testament_n witness_v the_o disease_n of_o herod_n judas_n hang_v himself_n the_o blindness_n of_o 〈◊〉_d the_o sudden_a death_n of_o ananias_n and_o sapphira_n the_o buffet_n with_o which_o satan_n 〈◊〉_d the_o body_n of_o person_n excommunicate_a yea_o the_o bless_a sacrament_n of_o christ_n body_n and_o blood_n which_o be_v intend_v for_o our_o spiritual_a life_n if_o it_o be_v unworthy_o receive_v prove_v the_o cause_n of_o a_o natural_a death_n for_o this_o 30._o cause_n many_o be_v weak_a and_o sickly_a among_o you_o and_o many_o be_v fall_v asleep_o say_v s._n paul_n to_o the_o 〈◊〉_d church_n 24._o three_o but_o there_o be_v yet_o another_o manner_n of_o end_v man_n life_n by_o way_n of_o chance_n or_o contingency_n meaning_n thereby_o the_o manner_n of_o god_n providence_n and_o event_n of_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o produce_v by_o the_o disposition_n of_o natural_a cause_n nor_o yet_o by_o any_o particular_a and_o special_a act_n of_o god_n but_o the_o event_n which_o depend_v upon_o accidental_a cause_n not_o so_o certain_a and_o regular_a as_o nature_n not_o so_o conclusive_a and_o determine_v as_o the_o act_n of_o decretory_a providence_n but_o come_v by_o disposition_n of_o cause_n irregular_a to_o event_n rare_a and_o accidental_a this_o david_n express_v by_o enter_v into_o battle_n and_o in_o this_o as_o in_o the_o other_o we_o must_v separate_v case_n extraordinary_a and_o rare_a from_o the_o ordinary_a and_o common_a extraregular_o and_o upon_o extraordinary_a reason_n and_o permission_n we_o find_v that_o holy_a person_n have_v miscarry_v in_o battle_n so_o the_o 〈◊〉_d fall_v before_o benjamin_n and_o jonathan_n and_o 〈◊〉_d and_o many_o of_o the_o lord_n champion_n fight_v against_o the_o philistine_n but_o in_o these_o death_n as_o god_n serve_v other_o end_n of_o providence_n so_o he_o keep_v to_o the_o good_a man_n that_o fall_v all_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o promise_n by_o give_v they_o a_o great_a blessing_n of_o event_n and_o compensation_n in_o the_o more_o ordinary_a course_n of_o divine_a dispensation_n they_o that_o prevaricate_v the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v put_v out_o of_o protection_n god_n withdraw_v his_o special_a providence_n or_o their_o tutelar_a angel_n and_o leave_v they_o expose_v to_o the_o influence_n of_o heaven_n to_o the_o power_n of_o a_o constellation_n to_o the_o accident_n of_o humanity_n to_o the_o chance_n of_o a_o battle_n which_o be_v so_o many_o and_o various_a that_o it_o be_v ten_o thousand_o to_o one_o a_o man_n in_o that_o case_n never_o escape_v and_o in_o such_o variety_n of_o contingency_n there_o be_v no_o probable_a way_n to_o assure_v our_o safety_n but_o by_o a_o holy_a life_n to_o endear_v the_o providence_n of_o god_n to_o be_v our_o guardian_n it_o be_v a_o remarkable_a say_n of_o deborah_n the_o star_n seek_v in_o their_o course_n 〈◊〉_d in_o their_o orb_n against_o sisera_n sisera_n fight_v when_o there_o 20._o be_v a_o evil_a aspect_n or_o malignant_a influence_n of_o heaven_n upon_o he_o for_o even_o the_o small_a thing_n that_o be_v in_o opposition_n to_o we_o be_v enough_o to_o turn_v the_o
chance_n of_o a_o battle_n that_o although_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o defence_n of_o the_o godly_a that_o a_o special_a providence_n shall_v intervene_v yet_o to_o confound_v the_o impious_a no_o special_a act_n be_v requisite_a if_o god_n expose_v they_o to_o the_o ill_a aspect_n of_o a_o planet_n or_o any_o other_o casualty_n their_o day_n be_v interrupt_v and_o they_o die_v and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o the_o prophet_n 〈◊〉_d jeremy_n be_v not_o you_o 〈◊〉_d at_o the_o sign_n of_o heaven_n for_o the_o heathen_a be_v dismay_v at_o they_o meaning_n that_o god_n will_v over-rule_v all_o inferior_a cause_n for_o the_o safety_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v expose_v to_o chance_v and_o humane_a accident_n and_o the_o sign_n of_o heaven_n which_o of_o themselves_o do_v but_o signify_v or_o at_o most_o but_o dispose_n and_o incline_v towards_o event_n shall_v be_v enough_o to_o actuate_v and_o consummate_v their_o ruin_n and_o this_o be_v the_o meaning_n of_o that_o proverb_n of_o the_o jew_n 〈◊〉_d israel_n have_v no_o planet_n which_o they_o expound_v to_o mean_v if_o they_o observe_v the_o law_n the_o planet_n shall_v not_o hurt_v they_o god_n will_v over-rule_v all_o their_o influence_n but_o if_o they_o prevaricate_v and_o rebel_v the_o least_o star_n 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o firmament_n of_o heaven_n shall_v bid_v they_o battle_n and_o overthrow_v they_o a_o 〈◊〉_d shall_v lie_v in_o a_o wicked_a man_n way_n and_o god_n shall_v so_o expose_v he_o to_o it_o leave_v he_o so_o unguarded_a and_o defenceless_a that_o he_o shall_v stumble_v at_o it_o and_o fall_n and_o break_v a_o bone_n and_o that_o shall_v 〈◊〉_d a_o fever_n and_o the_o fever_n shall_v end_v his_o day_n for_o not_o only_o every_o creature_n when_o it_o be_v set_v on_o by_o god_n can_v prove_v a_o ruin_n but_o if_o we_o be_v not_o by_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n defend_v against_o it_o we_o can_v behold_v the_o least_o atom_n in_o the_o sun_n without_o danger_n of_o lose_v a_o eye_n nor_o eat_v a_o grape_n without_o fear_n of_o choke_v nor_o sneeze_v without_o break_v of_o a_o vein_n and_o arius_n go_v to_o the_o ground_n purge_v his_o entrail_n forth_o and_o fall_v down_o unto_o the_o earth_n and_o die_v such_o and_o so_o miserable_a be_v the_o great_a insecurity_n of_o a_o sinner_n and_o of_o this_o job_n have_v a_o excellent_a meditation_n how_o oft_o be_v the_o candle_n of_o the_o wicked_a 〈◊〉_d put_v out_o and_o how_o oft_o come_v their_o destruction_n upon_o they_o god_n distribute_v sorrow_n in_o his_o anger_n for_o what_o pleasure_n have_v he_o in_o his_o house_n after_o he_o when_o the_o number_n of_o his_o 21._o month_n be_v cut_v off_o in_o the_o midst_n this_o be_v he_o that_o die_v in_o his_o full_a strength_n be_v whole_o 23._o at_o ease_n and_o quiet_a 25._o i_o sum_n up_o this_o discourse_n with_o a_o observation_n that_o be_v make_v concern_v the_o family_n of_o eli_n upon_o which_o for_o the_o remissness_n of_o discipline_n on_o the_o father_n part_n and_o for_o the_o impiety_n and_o profaneness_n of_o his_o 〈◊〉_d god_n send_v this_o curse_n all_o the_o increase_n of_o their_o house_n shall_v die_v in_o the_o flower_n of_o their_o age_n according_a to_o that_o sad_a malediction_n it_o happen_v 33._o for_o many_o generation_n the_o heir_n of_o the_o family_n die_v as_o soon_o as_o he_o beget_v a_o son_n to_o succeed_v he_o till_o the_o family_n be_v weary_v by_o so_o long_a a_o curse_n by_o the_o counsel_n of_o rabbi_n johanan_n ben_n zachary_n betake_v themselves_o universal_o to_o a_o sedulous_a and_o most_o devout_a meditation_n of_o the_o law_n that_o be_v to_o a_o exemplar_n devotion_n and_o strict_a religion_n but_o then_o the_o curse_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o blessing_n and_o the_o line_n masculine_a live_v to_o a_o honourable_a old_a age_n for_o the_o doctor_n of_o the_o jew_n say_v that_o god_n often_o change_v his_o purpose_n concern_v the_o death_n of_o man_n when_o the_o sick_a person_n be_v liberal_a in_o alm_n or_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n or_o change_v his_o name_n that_o be_v give_v up_o his_o name_n to_o god_n by_o the_o serious_a purpose_n and_o religious_a vow_n of_o holy_a obedience_n he_o that_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n alm_n it_o be_v in_o the_o vulgar_a 〈◊〉_d 21._o and_o mercy_n find_v life_n that_o verify_v the_o first_o and_o the_o fervent_a prayer_n of_o hezekiah_n be_v a_o great_a instance_n of_o the_o second_o and_o all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d discourse_n be_v intend_v for_o probation_n of_o the_o three_o and_o prove_v that_o no_o disease_n be_v so_o deadly_a as_o a_o deadly_a sin_n and_o the_o way_n of_o righteousness_n be_v therefore_o advantage_n of_o health_n and_o preservative_n of_o life_n when_o health_n and_o life_n be_v good_a for_o we_o because_o they_o be_v certain_a title_n to_o all_o god_n promise_n and_o blessing_n 26._o upon_o supposition_n of_o these_o premise_n i_o consider_v there_o be_v no_o cause_n to_o wonder_v that_o tender_a person_n and_o the_o soft_a woman_n endure_v the_o violence_n of_o art_n and_o physic_n sharp_a pain_n of_o caustic_n and_o cupping-glass_n the_o abscission_n of_o the_o most_o sensible_a part_n for_o preservation_n of_o a_o mutilous_a and_o imperfect_a body_n but_o it_o be_v a_o wonder_n that_o when_o god_n have_v appoint_v a_o remedy_n in_o grace_n apt_a to_o preserve_v nature_n and_o that_o a_o die_a unto_o sin_n shall_v prolong_v our_o natural_a life_n yet_o few_o man_n be_v willing_a to_o try_v the_o experiment_n they_o will_v buy_v their_o life_n upon_o any_o condition_n in_o the_o world_n but_o those_o which_o be_v the_o best_a and_o easy_a any_o thing_n but_o religion_n and_o sanctity_n although_o for_o so_o do_v they_o be_v promise_v that_o immortality_n shall_v be_v add_v to_o the_o end_n of_o a_o long_a life_n to_o make_v the_o life_n of_o a_o mortal_a partake_v of_o the_o eternal_a duration_n of_o a_o angel_n or_o of_o god_n himself_o 27._o five_o the_o last_o testimony_n of_o the_o excellency_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d christ_n yoke_n 〈◊〉_d the_o fair_a load_n of_o christianity_n be_v the_o reasonableness_n of_o it_o and_o the_o unreasonableness_n of_o its_o contrary_n for_o whatsoever_o the_o wise_a man_n in_o the_o world_n in_o all_o nation_n and_o religion_n do_v agree_v upon_o as_o most_o excellent_a in_o itself_o and_o of_o great_a power_n to_o make_v political_a or_o future_a and_o immaterial_a felicity_n all_o that_o and_o much_o more_o the_o holy_a jesus_n adopt_v into_o his_o law_n for_o they_o receive_v spark_n or_o single_a irradiation_n from_o the_o region_n of_o light_n or_o else_o have_v fair_a taper_n shine_v indeed_o excellent_o in_o representation_n and_o express_v of_o morality_n be_v all_o involve_a and_o swallow_v up_o into_o the_o body_n of_o light_n the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n christ_n discipline_n be_v the_o breviary_n of_o all_o the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o best_a man_n and_o a_o fair_a copy_n and_o transcript_n of_o his_o father_n wisdom_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o law_n of_o our_o religion_n but_o what_o be_v perfective_a of_o our_o spirit_n excellent_a rule_n of_o religion_n and_o rare_a expedient_n of_o obey_v god_n by_o the_o near_a way_n of_o imitation_n and_o such_o duty_n which_o be_v the_o proper_a way_n of_o do_v benefit_n to_o all_o capacity_n and_o order_n of_o man_n but_o i_o remember_v my_o design_n now_o be_v not_o to_o represent_v christianity_n to_o be_v a_o better_a religion_n than_o any_o other_o for_o i_o speak_v to_o christian_n among_o who_o we_o presuppose_v that_o but_o i_o design_v to_o invite_v all_o christian_n in_o name_n to_o be_v such_o as_o they_o be_v call_v upon_o the_o interest_n of_o such_o argument_n which_o represent_v the_o advantage_n of_o obedience_n to_o our_o religion_n as_o it_o be_v command_v we_o by_o god_n and_o this_o i_o shall_v do_v yet_o far_o by_o consider_v that_o those_o christian_a name_n who_o apprehend_v religion_n as_o the_o fashion_n of_o their_o country_n and_o know_v no_o other_o use_n of_o a_o church_n but_o customary_a or_o secular_a and_o profane_a that_o suppose_v christian_n religion_n to_o have_v come_v from_o god_n as_o we_o all_o profess_v to_o believe_v there_o be_v no_o great_a fool_n in_o the_o world_n than_o such_o who_o life_n conform_v not_o to_o the_o pretence_n of_o their_o baptism_n and_o institution_n they_o have_v all_o the_o sign_n and_o character_n of_o fool_n and_o undiscreet_a unwary_a person_n 28._o first_o wicked_a person_n like_o child_n and_o fool_n choose_v the_o present_a whatsoever_o it_o be_v and_o neglect_v the_o infinite_a treasure_n of_o the_o future_a they_o that_o have_v no_o faith_n nor_o foresight_n have_v a_o excuse_n for_o snatch_v at_o what_o be_v now_o represent_v because_o it_o be_v that_o all_o which_o can_v move_v they_o but_o
spirit_n when_o rebellion_n and_o pride_n when_o secular_a interest_n or_o ease_n and_o licentiousness_n set_v man_n up_o against_o the_o law_n the_o law_n than_o be_v upon_o the_o defensive_a and_o ought_v not_o to_o give_v place_n it_o be_v ill_o to_o cure_v particular_a disobedience_n by_o remove_v a_o constitution_n decree_v by_o public_a wisdom_n for_o a_o general_a good_a when_o the_o evil_n occasion_v by_o the_o law_n be_v great_a than_o the_o good_a design_v or_o than_o the_o good_a which_o will_v come_v by_o it_o in_o the_o present_a constitution_n of_o thing_n and_o the_o evil_n can_v by_o no_o other_o remedy_n be_v heal_v it_o concern_v the_o law-giver_n charity_n to_o take_v off_o such_o positive_a constitution_n which_o in_o the_o authority_n be_v mere_o humane_a and_o in_o the_o matter_n indifferent_a and_o evil_a in_o the_o event_n the_o sum_n of_o this_o whole_a duty_n i_o shall_v choose_v to_o represent_v in_o the_o word_n of_o a_o excellent_a person_n s._n jerome_n we_o must_v for_o the_o avoid_n of_o scandal_n quit_v everything_o which_o may_v be_v omit_v without_o prejudice_n to_o the_o threefold_a truth_n of_o life_n of_o justice_n and_o doctrine_n meaning_n that_o what_o be_v not_o express_o command_v by_o god_n or_o our_o superior_n or_o what_o be_v not_o express_o commend_v as_o a_o act_n of_o piety_n and_o perfection_n or_o what_o be_v not_o a_o obligation_n of_o justice_n that_o be_v in_o which_o the_o interest_n of_o a_o three_o person_n or_o else_o our_o own_o christian_a liberty_n be_v not_o total_o concern_v all_o that_o be_v to_o be_v give_v in_o sacrifice_n to_o mercy_n and_o to_o be_v make_v matter_n of_o edification_n and_o charity_n but_o not_o of_o scandal_n that_o be_v of_o danger_n and_o sin_n and_o fall_v to_o our_o neighbour_n the_o prayer_n o_o eternal_a jesus_n who_o be_v make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n give_v we_o of_o thy_o abundant_a charity_n that_o we_o may_v love_v the_o eternal_a benefit_n of_o our_o 〈◊〉_d soul_n with_o a_o true_a diligent_a and_o affectionate_a care_n and_o tenderness_n give_v we_o a_o fellow-feeling_n of_o one_o another_o calamity_n a_o readiness_n to_o bear_v each_o other_o burden_n aptness_n to_o forbear_v wisdom_n to_o advise_v counsel_v to_o direct_v and_o a_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n and_o modesty_n tremble_v at_o our_o 〈◊〉_d fearful_a in_o our_o brother_n danger_n and_o joyful_a in_o his_o restitution_n and_o security_n lord_n let_v all_o our_o action_n be_v pious_a and_o prudent_a ourselves_o wise_a as_o serpent_n and_o innocent_a as_o dove_n and_o our_o whole_a life_n exemplar_n and_o just_a and_o charitable_a that_o we_o may_v like_o lamp_n shine_v in_o thy_o temple_n serve_v thou_o and_o enlighten_v other_o and_o guide_v they_o to_o thy_o sanctuary_n and_o that_o shine_v clear_o and_o burn_v zealous_o when_o the_o bridegroom_n shall_v come_v to_o bind_v up_o his_o jewel_n and_o beautify_v his_o spouse_n and_o gather_v his_o saint_n together_o we_o and_o all_o thy_o christian_a people_n knit_v in_o a_o holy_a fellowship_n may_v enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o partake_v of_o the_o eternal_a refreshment_n of_o the_o kingdom_n of_o light_n and_o glory_n where_o thou_o o_o holy_a and_o eternal_a jesus_n live_v and_o reign_v in_o the_o excellency_n of_o a_o kingdom_n and_o the_o infinite_a duration_n of_o eternity_n amen_n discourse_n xviii_o of_o the_o cause_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o divine_a judgement_n 27._o 1._o god_n judgement_n be_v like_o the_o write_n upon_o the_o wall_n which_o be_v a_o missive_n of_o solon_n anger_n from_o god_n upon_o belshazzar_n it_o come_v upon_o a_o errand_n of_o revenge_n and_o yet_o be_v write_v in_o so_o dark_a character_n that_o none_o can_v read_v it_o but_o a_o prophet_n whenever_o god_n speak_v from_o heaven_n he_o will_v have_v we_o to_o understand_v his_o meaning_n and_o if_o he_o declare_v not_o his_o sense_n in_o particular_a signification_n yet_o we_o understand_v his_o meaning_n well_o enough_o if_o every_o voice_n of_o god_n lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n every_o sad_a accident_n be_v direct_v against_o sin_n either_o to_o prevent_v it_o or_o to_o cure_v it_o to_o glorify_v god_n or_o to_o humble_v we_o to_o make_v we_o go_v forth_o of_o ourselves_o and_o to_o rest_n upon_o the_o centre_n of_o all_o felicity_n that_o we_o may_v derive_v help_n from_o the_o same_o hand_n that_o smite_v we_o sin_n and_o punishment_n be_v so_o near_a relative_n that_o when_o god_n have_v mark_v any_o person_n with_o a_o sadness_n or_o unhandsome_a accident_n man_n think_v it_o warrant_v enough_o for_o their_o uncharitable_a censure_n and_o condemn_v the_o man_n who_o god_n have_v smite_v make_v god_n the_o executioner_n of_o our_o uncertain_a or_o ungentle_a sentence_n whether_o sin_v this_o man_n or_o his_o parent_n that_o 〈◊〉_d be_v bear_v blind_a say_v the_o pharisee_n to_o our_o bless_a lord_n neither_o this_o man_n nor_o his_o parent_n be_v the_o answer_n meaning_n that_o god_n have_v other_o end_n in_o that_o accident_n to_o serve_v and_o it_o be_v not_o a_o effect_n of_o wrath_n but_o a_o design_n of_o mercy_n both_o direct_o and_o collateral_o god_n glory_n must_v be_v see_v clear_o by_o occasion_n of_o the_o cure_v the_o blind_a man_n but_o in_o the_o present_a case_n the_o answer_n be_v something_o different_a pilate_n slay_v the_o galilean_n when_o they_o be_v sacrifice_v in_o their_o conventicle_n apart_o from_o the_o jew_n for_o they_o first_o have_v separate_v from_o obedience_n and_o pay_v tribute_n to_o caesar_n and_o then_o from_o the_o church_n who_o disavow_v their_o mutinous_a and_o discontent_a doctrine_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o be_v link_v in_o mutual_a complication_n and_o endearment_n and_o he_o who_o despise_v the_o one_o will_v quick_o disobey_v the_o other_o present_o upon_o the_o report_n of_o this_o sad_a accident_n the_o people_n run_v to_o the_o judgment-seat_n and_o every_o man_n be_v ready_a to_o be_v accuser_n and_o witness_n and_o judge_v upon_o these_o poor_a destroy_a people_n but_o jesus_n allay_v their_o heat_n and_o though_o he_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n acquit_v these_o person_n from_o deserve_a death_n for_o their_o deny_v tribute_n to_o caesar_n yet_o he_o alter_v the_o face_n of_o the_o tribunal_n and_o make_v those_o person_n who_o be_v so_o apt_a to_o be_v accuser_n and_o judge_n to_o act_v another_o part_n even_o of_o guilty_a person_n too_o that_o since_o they_o will_v needs_o be_v judge_v they_o may_v judge_v themselves_o for_o think_v not_o these_o be_v great_a sinner_n than_o all_o the_o other_o galilean_n because_o 2._o they_o suffer_v such_o thing_n i_o tell_v you_o nay_o but_o except_o you_o repent_v you_o shall_v all_o likewise_o perish_v meaning_n that_o although_o there_o be_v great_a probability_n to_o believe_v such_o person_n 〈◊〉_d i_o mean_v and_o rebel_n to_o be_v the_o great_a sinner_n of_o the_o world_n yet_o themselves_o who_o have_v design_n to_o destroy_v the_o son_n of_o god_n have_v deserve_v as_o great_a damnation_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v observable_a that_o the_o holy_a jesus_n only_o compare_v the_o sin_n of_o they_o that_o suffer_v with_o the_o estate_n of_o the_o other_o galilean_v who_o suffer_v not_o and_o that_o also_o apply_v it_o to_o the_o person_n present_v who_o tell_v the_o news_n to_o consign_v this_o truth_n unto_o we_o that_o when_o person_n confederate_a in_o the_o same_o crime_n be_v spare_v from_o a_o present_a judgement_n fall_v upon_o other_o of_o their_o own_o society_n it_o be_v indeed_o a_o strong_a alarm_n to_o all_o to_o secure_v themselves_o 〈◊〉_d by_o repentance_n against_o the_o hostility_n and_o eruption_n of_o sin_n but_o yet_o it_o be_v no_o exemption_n or_o security_n to_o they_o that_o escape_n to_o believe_v themselves_o person_n less_o sinful_a for_o god_n sometime_o salvian_n decimate_v or_o tithe_n delinquent_a person_n and_o they_o die_v for_o a_o common_a crime_n according_a as_o god_n have_v cast_v their_o lot_n in_o the_o decree_n of_o predestination_n and_o either_o they_o that_o remain_v be_v seal_v up_o to_o a_o worse_a calamity_n or_o leave_v within_o the_o reserve_v and_o mercy_n of_o repentance_n for_o in_o this_o there_o be_v some_o variety_n of_o determination_n and_o undiscerned_a providence_n 2._o the_o purpose_n of_o our_o bless_a saviour_n be_v of_o great_a use_n to_o we_o in_o all_o the_o traverse_n and_o change_n and_o especial_o the_o sad_a and_o calamitous_a accident_n of_o the_o world_n but_o in_o the_o misfortune_n of_o other_o we_o be_v to_o make_v other_o discourse_n concern_v divine_a judgement_n than_o when_o the_o case_n be_v of_o near_a concernment_n to_o ourselves_o for_o first_o when_o we_o see_v a_o person_n come_v to_o a_o cassian_n unfortunate_a and_o untimely_a death_n we_o must_v not_o conclude_v such_o a_o man_n perish_v
breach_n of_o public_a faith_n descend_v pirate_n and_o the_o like_a when_o a_o public_a judgement_n come_v upon_o a_o nation_n these_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v think_v upon_o that_o we_o may_v not_o think_v ourselves_o acquit_v by_o cry_v out_o against_o swear_v and_o drunkenness_n and_o cheat_v in_o manufacture_n which_o unless_o they_o be_v of_o universal_a dissemination_n and_o make_v national_a by_o diffusion_n be_v pay_v for_o upon_o a_o personal_a score_n and_o the_o private_a infelicity_n of_o our_o life_n will_v either_o expiate_v or_o punish_v they_o severe_o but_o while_o the_o people_n mourn_v for_o those_o sin_n of_o which_o their_o low_a condition_n be_v capable_a sin_n that_o may_v produce_v a_o popular_a fever_n or_o perhaps_o the_o plague_n where_o the_o misery_n dwell_v in_o cottage_n and_o the_o prince_n often_o have_v indemnity_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o case_n of_o david_n yet_o we_o may_v not_o hope_v to_o appease_v a_o war_n to_o master_v a_o rebellion_n to_o cure_v the_o public_a distemperature_n of_o a_o kingdom_n which_o threaten_v not_o the_o people_n only_o or_o the_o governor_n also_o but_o even_o the_o government_n itself_o unless_o the_o sin_n of_o a_o more_o public_a capacity_n be_v cut_v off_o by_o public_a declaration_n or_o other_o act_n of_o national_a justice_n and_o religion_n but_o the_o duty_n which_o concern_v we_o all_o in_o such_o case_n be_v that_o every_o man_n in_o every_o capacity_n shall_v inquire_v into_o himself_o and_o for_o his_o own_o portion_n of_o the_o calamity_n put_v in_o his_o own_o symbol_n of_o emendation_n for_o his_o particular_a and_o his_o prayer_n for_o the_o public_a interest_n in_o which_o it_o be_v not_o safe_a that_o any_o private_a person_n shall_v descend_v to_o particular_a censure_n of_o the_o crime_n of_o prince_n and_o state_n no_o not_o towards_o god_n unless_o the_o matter_n be_v notorious_a and_o past_a a_o question_n but_o it_o be_v a_o sufficient_a assoilment_n of_o this_o part_n of_o his_o duty_n if_o when_o he_o have_v set_v his_o own_o house_n in_o order_n he_o will_v pray_v with_o indefinite_a signification_n of_o his_o charity_n and_o care_n of_o the_o public_a that_o god_n will_v put_v it_o into_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o who_o it_o concern_v to_o endeavour_v the_o removal_n of_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v bring_v the_o exterminate_a angel_n upon_o the_o nation_n but_o yet_o there_o be_v sometime_o great_a line_n draw_v by_o god_n in_o the_o express_v of_o his_o anger_n in_o some_o judgement_n upon_o a_o nation_n and_o when_o the_o judgement_n be_v of_o that_o danger_n as_o to_o invade_v the_o very_a constitution_n of_o a_o kingdom_n the_o proportion_n that_o judgement_n many_o time_n keep_v to_o their_o sin_n intimate_v that_o there_o be_v some_o national_a sin_n in_o which_o either_o by_o diffusion_n or_o representation_n or_o in_o the_o direct_a matter_n of_o sin_n as_o false_a oath_n unjust_a war_n wicked_a confederacy_n or_o ungodly_a law_n the_o nation_n in_o the_o public_a capacity_n be_v delinquent_a 12._o for_o as_o the_o nation_n have_v in_o sin_n a_o capacity_n distinct_a from_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o the_o people_n inasmuch_o as_o the_o nation_n be_v unite_v in_o one_o head_n guard_v by_o a_o distinct_a and_o a_o high_a angel_n as_o persia_n by_o saint_n michael_n transact_v affair_n in_o a_o public_a right_n transmits_n insluence_n to_o all_o particular_n from_o a_o common_a fountain_n and_o have_v intercourse_n with_o other_o collective_a body_n who_o also_o distinguish_v from_o their_o own_o particular_n so_o likewise_o it_o have_v punishment_n distinct_a from_o those_o infelicity_n which_o vex_v particular_n punishment_n proportionable_a to_o itself_o and_o to_o its_o own_o sin_n such_o as_o be_v change_n of_o government_n of_o better_a into_o worse_a of_o monarchy_n into_o aristocracy_n and_o so_o to_o the_o low_a ebb_n of_o democracy_n death_n of_o prince_n infant_n king_n foreign_a invasion_n civil_a war_n a_o disputable_a title_n to_o the_o crown_n make_v a_o nation_n tributary_n conquest_n by_o a_o foreiner_n and_o which_o be_v worst_a of_o all_o removing_z the_o candlestick_n from_o a_o people_n by_o extinction_n of_o the_o church_n or_o that_o which_o be_v necessary_a to_o its_o conservation_n the_o several_a order_n and_o ministery_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o last_o have_v also_o proper_a sin_n of_o its_o own_o analogy_n such_o as_o be_v false_a article_n in_o the_o public_a confession_n of_o a_o church_n schism_n from_o the_o catholic_n public_a scandal_n a_o general_a 6._o viciousness_n of_o the_o clergy_n a_o indifferency_n in_o religion_n without_o warmth_n and_o holy_a fire_n of_o zeal_n and_o diligent_a pursuance_n of_o all_o its_o just_a and_o holy_a interest_n now_o in_o these_o and_o all_o parallel_n case_n when_o god_n by_o punishment_n have_v probable_o mark_v and_o distinguish_v the_o crime_n it_o concern_v public_a person_n to_o be_v the_o more_o forward_o and_o importunate_a in_o consideration_n of_o public_a irregularity_n and_o for_o the_o private_a also_o not_o to_o neglect_v their_o own_o particular_n for_o by_o that_o mean_n although_o not_o certain_o yet_o probable_o they_o may_v secure_v themselves_o from_o fall_v in_o the_o public_a calamity_n it_o be_v not_o infallible_o sure_a that_o holy_a person_n shall_v not_o be_v smite_v by_o the_o destroy_a angel_n for_o god_n in_o such_o death_n have_v many_o end_n of_o mercy_n and_o some_o of_o providence_n to_o serve_v but_o such_o private_a and_o personal_a emendation_n and_o devotion_n be_v the_o great_a security_n of_o the_o man_n against_o the_o judgement_n or_o the_o evil_n of_o it_o preserve_v they_o in_o this_o life_n or_o waste_v they_o over_o to_o a_o better_a thus_o many_o of_o the_o lord_n champion_n do_v fall_v in_o battle_n and_o the_o army_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d do_v twice_o prevail_v upon_o the_o just_a people_n of_o all_o israel_n and_o the_o greek_a empire_n have_v decline_v and_o shrink_v under_o the_o fortune_n and_o power_n of_o the_o ottoman_a family_n and_o the_o holy_a land_n which_o be_v twice_o possess_v by_o christian_a prince_n be_v now_o in_o the_o dominion_n of_o unchristened_a saracen_n and_o in_o the_o production_n of_o these_o alteration_n many_o a_o gallant_a and_o pious_a person_n suffer_v the_o evil_n of_o war_n and_o the_o change_n of_o a_o untimely_a death_n 13._o but_o the_o way_n for_o the_o whole_a nation_n to_o proceed_v in_o case_n of_o epidemical_a disease_n war_n great_a judgement_n and_o popular_a calamity_n be_v to_o do_v in_o the_o public_a proportion_n the_o same_o that_o every_o man_n be_v to_o do_v for_o his_o private_a by_o public_a act_n of_o justice_n repentance_n fast_n pious_a law_n and_o execution_n of_o just_a and_o religious_a edict_n make_v peace_n quit_v of_o unjust_a interest_n declare_v public_o against_o a_o crime_n protest_v in_o behalf_n of_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n or_o religion_n and_o to_o this_o also_o every_o man_n as_o he_o be_v a_o member_n of_o the_o body_n politic_a must_v cooperate_v that_o by_o a_o repentance_n in_o diffusion_n help_n may_v come_v as_o well_o as_o by_o a_o sin_n of_o universal_a dissemination_n the_o plague_n be_v hasten_v and_o invite_v the_o rather_o but_o in_o these_o case_n all_o the_o work_n of_o discern_v and_o pronounce_v concern_v the_o cause_n of_o the_o judgement_n as_o it_o must_v be_v without_o asperity_n and_o only_o for_o design_n of_o correction_n and_o emendation_n so_o it_o must_v be_v do_v by_o king_n and_o prophet_n and_o the_o assistence_n of_o other_o public_a person_n to_o who_o the_o public_a be_v commit_v josua_n cast_v lot_n upon_o achan_n and_o discover_v the_o public_a trouble_n in_o a_o private_a instance_n and_o of_o old_a the_o prophet_n have_v it_o in_o commission_n to_o reprove_v the_o popular_a iniquity_n of_o nation_n and_o the_o confederate_a sin_n of_o kingdom_n and_o in_o this_o christianity_n alter_v nothing_o and_o when_o this_o be_v do_v modest_o prudent_o humble_o and_o penitent_o oftentimes_o the_o table_n turn_v immediate_o but_o always_o in_o due_a time_n and_o a_o great_a alteration_n in_o a_o kingdom_n become_v the_o great_a blessing_n in_o the_o world_n and_o fasten_v the_o church_n or_o the_o crown_n or_o the_o public_a peace_n in_o band_n of_o great_a continuance_n and_o security_n and_o it_o may_v be_v the_o next_o age_n shall_v feel_v the_o benefit_n of_o our_o sufferance_n and_o repentance_n and_o therefore_o as_o we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o secure_v it_o so_o we_o must_v not_o be_v too_o decretory_a in_o the_o case_n of_o other_o or_o disconsolate_a or_o diffident_a in_o our_o own_o when_o it_o may_v so_o happen_v that_o all_o succeed_a generation_n shall_v see_v that_o god_n pardon_v we_o and_o love_v we_o even_o when_o he_o smite_v we_o let_v we_o all_o learn_v to_o fear_v and_o walk_v humble_o the_o church_n of_o laodicea_n and_o the_o colossian_n suffer_v
the_o grief_n of_o a_o christian_a whether_o they_o be_v instance_n of_o repentance_n or_o part_n of_o persecution_n or_o exercise_n of_o patience_n end_n in_o joy_n and_o endless_a comfort_n thus_o jesus_n like_o a_o rainbow_n half_o make_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o light_n and_o half_a of_o the_o moisture_n of_o a_o cloud_n half_a triumph_n and_o half_a sorrow_n enter_v into_o that_o town_n where_o he_o have_v do_v much_o good_a to_o other_o and_o to_o himself_o receive_v nothing_o but_o affront_n yet_o his_o tenderness_n increase_v upon_o he_o and_o that_o very_a journey_n which_o be_v christ_n last_n solemn_a visit_n for_o their_o recovery_n he_o double_v all_o the_o instrument_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o their_o conversion_n he_o ride_v in_o triumph_n the_o 〈◊〉_d sang_fw-fr hosannah_n to_o he_o he_o cure_v many_o disease_a person_n he_o weep_v for_o they_o and_o pity_v they_o and_o sigh_v out_o the_o intimation_n of_o a_o prayer_n and_o do_v penance_n for_o their_o ingratitude_n and_o stay_v all_o day_n there_o look_v about_o he_o towards_o evening_n and_o no_o man_n will_v invite_v he_o home_o but_o he_o be_v force_v to_o go_v to_o bethany_n where_o he_o be_v sure_a of_o a_o hospitable_a entertainment_n i_o think_v no_o christian_n that_o read_v this_o but_o will_v be_v full_a of_o indignation_n at_o the_o whole_a city_n who_o for_o malice_n or_o for_o fear_n will_v not_o or_o dare_v not_o receive_v their_o saviour_n into_o their_o house_n and_o yet_o we_o do_v worse_o for_o now_o that_o he_o be_v become_v our_o lord_n with_o mighty_a demonstration_n of_o his_o eternal_a power_n we_o suffer_v he_o to_o look_v round_o about_o upon_o we_o for_o month_n and_o year_n together_o and_o possible_o never_o entertain_v he_o till_o our_o house_n be_v ready_a to_o rush_v upon_o our_o head_n and_o we_o be_v go_v to_o unusual_a and_o strange_a habitation_n and_o yet_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o a_o populous_a and_o mutinous_a city_n this_o great_a king_n have_v some_o good_a subject_n person_n that_o throw_v away_o their_o own_o garment_n and_o lay_v they_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o our_o lord_n that_o be_v devest_v of_o their_o own_o they_o may_v be_v reinvest_v with_o a_o robe_n of_o his_o righteousness_n wear_v that_o till_o it_o be_v change_v into_o a_o stole_n of_o glory_n the_o very_a ceremony_n of_o their_o reception_n of_o the_o lord_n become_v symbolical_a to_o they_o and_o expressive_a of_o all_o our_o duty_n 7._o but_o i_o consider_v that_o the_o bless_a jesus_n have_v affection_n not_o less_o than_o infinite_a towards_o all_o mankind_n and_o he_o who_o weep_v upon_o jerusalem_n who_o have_v do_v so_o great_a despite_n to_o he_o and_o within_o five_o day_n be_v to_o fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n and_o do_v a_o act_n which_o all_o age_n of_o the_o world_n can_v never_o repeat_v in_o the_o same_o instance_n do_v also_o in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o tear_n reckon_v our_o sin_n as_o sad_a consideration_n and_o incentives_n of_o his_o sorrow_n and_o it_o will_v well_o become_v we_o to_o consider_v what_o great_a evil_n we_o do_v when_o our_o action_n be_v such_o as_o for_o which_o our_o bless_a lord_n do_v weep_v he_o who_o be_v seat_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o felicity_n yet_o he_o moisten_v his_o 〈◊〉_d laurel_n upon_o the_o day_n of_o his_o triumph_n with_o tear_n of_o love_n and_o bitter_a allay_n his_o day_n of_o triumph_n be_v a_o day_n of_o sorrow_n and_o if_o we_o will_v weep_v for_o our_o sin_n that_o instance_n of_o sorrow_n will_v be_v a_o day_n of_o triumph_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 8._o from_o hence_o the_o holy_a jesus_n go_v to_o pethany_n where_o he_o have_v another_o manner_n of_o reception_n than_o at_o the_o holy_a city_n there_o he_o sup_v for_o his_o goodly_a day_n of_o triumph_n have_v be_v with_o he_o a_o fasting-day_n and_o mary_n magdalen_n who_o have_v spend_v one_o box_n of_o nard_n pistick_a upon_o our_o lord_n foot_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n of_o eucharist_n for_o her_o conversion_n now_o bestow_v another_o in_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o restitution_n of_o her_o brother_n lazarus_n to_o life_n and_o consign_v her_o lord_n unto_o his_o burial_n and_o here_o she_o meet_v with_o a_o evil_a interpreter_n 〈◊〉_d a_o apostle_n one_o of_o the_o lord_n be_v own_o family_n pretend_v it_o have_v be_v a_o better_a religion_n to_o have_v give_v it_o to_o the_o poor_a but_o it_o be_v malice_n and_o the_o spirit_n either_o of_o envy_n or_o avarice_n in_o he_o that_o pass_v that_o sentence_n for_o he_o that_o see_v a_o pious_a action_n well_o do_v and_o seek_v to_o undervalue_v it_o by_o tell_v how_o it_o may_v have_v be_v better_a reprove_v nothing_o but_o his_o own_o spirit_n for_o a_o man_n may_v do_v very_o well_o and_o god_n will_v accept_v it_o though_o to_o say_v he_o may_v have_v do_v better_a be_v to_o say_v only_o that_o action_n be_v not_o the_o most_o perfect_a and_o absolute_a in_o its_o kind_n but_o to_o be_v angry_a at_o a_o religious_a person_n and_o without_o any_o other_o pretence_n but_o that_o he_o may_v have_v do_v better_a be_v spiritual_a envy_n for_o a_o pious_a person_n will_v have_v nourish_v up_o that_o infant_n action_n by_o love_n and_o praise_n till_o it_o have_v grow_v to_o the_o most_o perfect_a and_o intelligent_a piety_n but_o the_o event_n of_o that_o man_n give_v the_o interpretation_n of_o his_o present_a purpose_n and_o at_o the_o best_a it_o can_v be_v no_o other_o than_o a_o rash_a judgement_n of_o the_o action_n and_o intention_n of_o a_o religious_a thankful_a and_o holy_a person_n but_o she_o find_v her_o lord_n who_o be_v her_o 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o become_v her_o patron_n and_o her_o advocate_n and_o hereafter_o when_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o devil_n the_o great_a accuser_n of_o god_n saint_n object_n against_o the_o piety_n and_o religion_n of_o holy_a person_n a_o cup_n of_o cold_a water_n shall_v be_v accept_v unto_o reward_n and_o a_o good_a intention_n heighten_v to_o the_o value_n of_o a_o exterior_a expression_n and_o a_o piece_n of_o gum_n to_o the_o equality_n of_o a_o 〈◊〉_d and_o a_o action_n do_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o a_o intense_a love_n be_v acquit_v from_o all_o its_o adherent_a imperfection_n christ_n receive_v they_o into_o himself_o and_o be_v like_o the_o altar_n of_o incense_n hallow_v the_o very_a smoke_n and_o raise_v it_o into_o a_o flame_n and_o entertain_v it_o into_o the_o embrace_n of_o the_o firmament_n and_o the_o bosom_n of_o heaven_n christ_n himself_o who_o be_v the_o judge_n of_o our_o action_n be_v also_o the_o entertainer_n and_o object_n of_o our_o charity_n and_o duty_n and_o the_o advocate_n of_o our_o person_n 9_o judas_n who_o declaim_v against_o the_o woman_n make_v tacit_a reflection_n upon_o his_o lord_n for_o suffer_v it_o and_o indeed_o every_o obloquy_n against_o any_o of_o christ_n servant_n be_v look_v on_o as_o a_o arrow_n shoot_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o now_o a_o persecution_n be_v begin_v against_o the_o lord_n within_o his_o own_o family_n another_o be_v raise_v against_o he_o from_o without_o for_o the_o chief_a priest_n take_v crafty_a counsel_n against_o jesus_n and_o call_v a_o consistory_n to_o contrive_v how_o they_o may_v destroy_v he_o and_o here_o be_v the_o great_a representment_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o the_o ingratitude_n of_o man_n that_o can_v be_v practise_v or_o understand_v how_o often_o have_v jesus_n pour_v forth_o tear_n for_o they_o how_o many_o sleepless_a night_n have_v he_o awake_v to_o do_v they_o advantage_n how_o many_o day_n have_v he_o spend_v in_o homily_n and_o admirable_a visitation_n of_o mercy_n and_o charity_n in_o cast_v out_o devil_n in_o cure_v their_o sick_a in_o correct_v their_o delinquency_n in_o reduce_v they_o to_o the_o way_n of_o security_n and_o peace_n and_o that_o we_o may_v use_v the_o great_a expression_n in_o the_o world_n that_o be_v his_o own_o in_o gather_v they_o as_o a_o hen_n gather_v her_o chicken_n under_o her_o wing_n to_o give_v they_o strength_n and_o warmth_n and_o life_n and_o ghostly_a nourishment_n and_o the_o chief_a priest_n together_o with_o their_o faction_n use_v all_o art_n and_o watch_v all_o opportunity_n to_o get_v christ_n not_o that_o they_o may_v possess_v he_o but_o to_o destroy_v he_o little_o consider_v that_o they_o extinguish_v their_o own_o eye_n and_o destroy_v that_o spring_n of_o life_n which_o be_v intend_v to_o they_o for_o a_o blissful_a immortality_n 10._o and_o here_o it_o be_v that_o the_o devil_n show_v his_o promptness_n to_o furnish_v every_o evil-intended_n person_n with_o apt_a instrument_n to_o act_v the_o very_o worst_a of_o his_o intention_n the_o devil_n know_v their_o purpose_n and_o the_o aptness_n and_o proclivity_n of_o judas_n and_o by_o bring_v these_o together_o he_o
become_v like_o god_n and_o to_o aspire_v into_o the_o throne_n which_o god_n have_v appoint_v to_o the_o holy_a jesus_n in_o eternal_a age_n when_o god_n create_v man_n present_o the_o devil_n rub_v his_o leprosy_n upon_o he_o and_o he_o will_v needs_o be_v like_o god_n too_o and_o satan_n promise_v he_o that_o he_o shall_v as_o the_o evil_a angel_n will_v have_v be_v like_o to_o god_n in_o power_n and_o majesty_n so_o man_n will_v have_v be_v like_o he_o in_o knowledge_n and_o have_v imitate_v the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o eternal_a father_n but_o man_n have_v the_o fate_n of_o gehezi_n he_o will_v needs_o have_v the_o talon_n and_o garment_n of_o lucifer_n and_o he_o have_v also_o his_o plague_n he_o lose_v paradise_n for_o his_o pride_n and_o now_o what_o may_v befit_v the_o son_n of_o god_n to_o do_v see_v man_n so_o lose_v and_o god_n so_o zealous_a of_o his_o honour_n i_o see_v say_v he_o that_o by_o occasion_n of_o i_o the_o father_n lose_v his_o creature_n for_o they_o have_v all_o aspire_v to_o be_v like_o i_o and_o be_v fall_v into_o the_o great_a infelicity_n behold_v i_o will_v go_v towards_o man_n in_o such_o a_o form_n that_o whosoever_o from_o henceforth_o will_v become_v like_o i_o shall_v be_v so_o and_o be_v a_o gainer_n by_o it_o and_o for_o this_o cause_n the_o son_n of_o god_n come_v from_o heaven_n and_o make_v himself_o a_o poor_a humble_a person_n and_o by_o all_o the_o action_n of_o his_o life_n comment_v upon_o the_o present_a discourse_n learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o humble_a 29._o of_o heart_n bless_a be_v that_o mercy_n and_o bounty_n which_o move_v almighty_a god_n to_o condescend_v to_o that_o so_o great_a appetite_n we_o have_v of_o be_v like_o he_o for_o now_o 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v like_a unto_o god_n but_o it_o must_v be_v by_o humility_n of_o which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o a_o example_n powerful_a as_o miracle_n and_o great_a as_o our_o own_o pride_n and_o misery_n 4._o and_o indeed_o our_o bless_a lord_n know_v that_o example_n be_v like_o map_n and_o perfect_a scheme_n in_o which_o the_o whole_a continent_n may_v at_o once_o be_v represent_v to_o the_o eye_n to_o all_o the_o purpose_n of_o art_n and_o benefit_n do_v in_o the_o latter_a end_n of_o his_o life_n draw_v up_o the_o dispersion_n and_o large_a harvest_n of_o his_o precept_n bind_v they_o in_o the_o bundle_n of_o great_a example_n and_o cast_v they_o into_o action_n as_o into_o sum_n total_a for_o so_o this_o act_n of_o wash_v the_o foot_n of_o his_o own_o minister_n and_o then_o die_v for_o they_o and_o for_o all_o his_o enemy_n do_v preach_v the_o three_o great_a 〈◊〉_d of_o evangelical_n perfection_n with_o a_o admirable_a energy_n and_o abbreviature_n humility_n and_o charity_n and_o suffering_n be_v to_o christianity_n as_o the_o body_n and_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o spirit_n be_v to_o the_o whole_a man_n for_o no_o man_n bring_v a_o sad_a funeral_n into_o the_o theatre_n to_o make_v 3._o his_o spectator_n merry_a nor_o can_v well_o preach_v chastity_n in_o the_o impurity_n of_o the_o bordelli_n or_o persuade_v temperance_n when_o himself_o be_v full_a of_o wine_n and_o luxury_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o bath_n to_o boil_v his_o undigested_a meat_n that_o he_o may_v return_v to_o his_o second_o supper_n and_o breath_n forth_o impure_a belching_n together_o with_o his_o homily_n a_o poor_a eremite_n or_o a_o severely-living_a philosopher_n into_o who_o life_n his_o own_o precept_n have_v descend_v &_o his_o doctrine_n be_v mingle_v with_o his_o soul_n mingle_v also_o effect_n and_o virtue_n with_o homily_n and_o incorporate_v his_o doctrine_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o disciple_n and_o this_o the_o holy_a jesus_n do_v in_o his_o own_o person_n bear_v the_o burden_n first_o upon_o his_o own_o shoulder_n that_o we_o may_v with_o better_a alacrity_n undergo_v what_o our_o bless_a lord_n bear_v with_o we_o and_o for_o we_o but_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o understand_v what_o our_o bless_a lord_n design_v to_o we_o in_o this_o lecture_n let_v we_o consider_v the_o proper_a act_n of_o humility_n which_o integrate_a the_o virtue_n 5._o the_o first_o be_v christ_n humble_a man_n think_v mean_o of_o himself_o and_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n every_o man_n shall_v for_o his_o body_n be_v but_o rottenness_n and_o infirmity_n cover_v with_o a_o fair_a mantle_n a_o dunghill_n overcast_v with_o snow_n and_o if_o we_o consider_v sad_o that_o from_o tree_n and_o plant_n come_v oil_n balsam_n wine_n spice_n and_o aromatic_a odour_n and_o that_o from_o the_o sink_v of_o our_o body_n no_o such_o sweet_a or_o salutary_a emanation_n be_v observe_v we_o may_v at_o least_o think_v it_o unreasonable_a to_o boast_v our_o beauty_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o clear_a and_o well-coloured_a skin_n which_o every_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n can_v spoil_v nor_o our_o strength_n which_o a_o ague_n tame_v into_o the_o infirmity_n of_o a_o child_n and_o in_o which_o we_o be_v excel_v by_o a_o bull_n nor_o any_o thing_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v nothing_o but_o a_o unruly_a servant_n of_o the_o soul_n mark_v with_o character_n of_o want_n and_o dependence_n and_o beg_a help_n from_o all_o the_o element_n and_o upon_o a_o little_a disturbance_n grow_v troublesome_a to_o itself_o by_o its_o own_o impurity_n and_o yet_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o soul_n for_o any_o man_n to_o exalt_v himself_o above_o his_o brother_n because_o all_o reasonable_a soul_n be_v equal_a and_o that_o one_o be_v wise_a and_o another_o be_v foolish_a or_o less_o learned_a be_v by_o accident_n and_o extrinsic_a cause_n god_n at_o first_o make_v all_o alike_o but_o a_o indispose_a body_n or_o a_o mopportune_a education_n or_o evil_a custom_n superinduce_v variety_n and_o difference_n and_o if_o god_n discern_v a_o man_n from_o his_o brother_n by_o distinction_n of_o gift_n it_o alter_v not_o the_o case_n still_o the_o man_n have_v nothing_o of_o himself_o that_o can_v call_v he_o excellent_a it_o be_v as_o if_o a_o wall_n upon_o which_o the_o sun_n reflect_v shall_v boast_v itself_o against_o another_o that_o stand_v in_o the_o shadow_n great_a glory_n be_v to_o be_v pay_v to_o god_n for_o the_o discern_a gift_n but_o to_o take_v any_o of_o it_o to_o ourselves_o and_o rise_v high_o than_o our_o brother_n or_o advance_v our_o own_o opinion_n be_v as_o if_o a_o man_n shall_v be_v proud_a of_o be_v in_o debt_n and_o think_v it_o the_o great_a excellency_n that_o he_o be_v charge_v with_o heavy_a and_o more_o severe_a account_n 6._o this_o act_n consist_v not_o in_o declamation_n and_o form_n of_o satire_n against_o ourselves_o say_v hier._n i_o be_o a_o miserable_a sinful_a creature_n i_o be_o proud_a or_o covetous_a or_o ignorant_a for_o many_o man_n say_v so_o that_o be_v not_o willing_a to_o be_v think_v so_o neither_o be_v humility_n a_o virtue_n make_v up_o of_o wear_v old_a clothes_n or_o do_v servile_a and_o mean_a employment_n by_o voluntary_a undertake_n or_o of_o sullen_a gesture_n or_o demiss_a behaviour_n and_o artifice_v of_o lowly_a expression_n for_o these_o may_v become_v snare_n to_o invite_v and_o catch_v at_o honour_n and_o then_o they_o be_v collateral_a design_n of_o pride_n and_o direct_a action_n of_o hypocrisy_n but_o it_o consist_v in_o a_o true_a understanding_n of_o our_o own_o condition_n and_o a_o separate_a our_o own_o nothing_o from_o the_o good_a we_o have_v receive_v and_o give_v to_o god_n all_o the_o glory_n and_o take_v to_o ourselves_o all_o the_o shame_n and_o dishonour_v due_a to_o our_o sinful_a condition_n he_o that_o think_v himself_o true_o miserable_a and_o vilify_v by_o sin_n hate_v it_o perfect_o and_o he_o that_o know_v himself_o to_o be_v nothing_o can_v be_v exalt_v in_o himself_o and_o whatsoever_o be_v beside_o these_o two_o extreme_n of_o a_o natural_a nothing_o and_o a_o superadded_a sin_n must_v be_v those_o good_a thing_n we_o have_v receive_v which_o because_o they_o derive_v from_o god_n must_v make_v all_o their_o return_n thither_o but_o this_o act_n be_v of_o great_a difficulty_n in_o person_n pious_a full_a of_o gift_n and_o eminent_a in_o grace_n who_o be_v fellow-worker_n together_o with_o god_n sometime_o grow_v tacit_o and_o without_o notice_n give_v to_o 〈◊〉_d in_o themselves_o and_o with_o some_o free_a fancy_n ascribe_v too_o much_o of_o the_o good_a action_n to_o their_o own_o choice_n and_o diligence_n and_o take_v up_o their_o crown_n which_o lie_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o the_o throne_n and_o set_v they_o upon_o their_o own_o head_n for_o a_o sinner_n to_o desire_v to_o be_v esteem_v a_o sinner_n be_v no_o more_o humility_n than_o it_o be_v for_o the_o son_n of_o a_o ploughman_n to_o confess_v his_o father_n but_o indeed_o it_o be_v hard_o for_o a_o
with_o purple_a and_o crown_v he_o with_o thorn_n and_o put_v a_o cane_n in_o his_o hand_n for_o a_o sceptre_n and_o bow_v their_o knee_n before_o he_o and_o salute_v he_o with_o mockery_n with_o a_o hail_v king_n of_o the_o jew_n and_o 〈◊〉_d beat_v he_o and_o spate_o upon_o he_o and_o than_o pilate_n bring_v he_o forth_o and_o show_v this_o sad_a spectacle_n to_o the_o people_n hope_v this_o may_v move_v they_o to_o compassion_n who_o never_o love_v to_o see_v a_o man_n prosperous_a and_o be_v always_o trouble_v to_o see_v the_o same_o man_n in_o misery_n but_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v curse_v for_o adam_n sake_n and_o be_v sow_v with_o thorn_n and_o thistle_n produce_v the_o full_a harvest_n of_o they_o and_o the_o second_o adam_n gather_v they_o all_o and_o make_v garland_n of_o they_o as_o ensign_n of_o his_o victory_n which_o he_o be_v now_o in_o pursuit_n of_o against_o sin_n the_o grave_a and_o hell_n and_o we_o also_o may_v make_v our_o thorn_n which_o be_v in_o themselves_o 〈◊〉_d and_o dolorous_a to_o be_v a_o crown_n if_o we_o bear_v 〈◊〉_d patient_o and_o unite_v they_o to_o christ_n passion_n and_o offer_v they_o to_o his_o honour_n and_o bear_v they_o in_o his_o cause_n and_o rejoice_v in_o they_o for_o his_o sake_n and_o indeed_o after_o such_o a_o grove_n of_o 〈◊〉_d grow_v upon_o the_o head_n of_o our_o lord_n to_o see_v one_o of_o christ_n member_n soft_a delicate_a and_o effeminate_a be_v a_o great_a indecency_n next_o to_o this_o of_o see_v the_o jew_n use_v the_o king_n of_o glory_n with_o the_o great_a reproach_n and_o infamy_n 12._o but_o nothing_o prevail_v nor_o the_o innocence_n of_o jesus_n nor_o his_o immunity_n from_o the_o sentence_n of_o herod_n nor_o the_o industry_n and_o diligence_n of_o pilate_n nor_o the_o misery_n nor_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o afflict_a lamb_n of_o god_n at_o last_o for_o so_o god_n decree_v to_o permit_v it_o and_o christ_n to_o 〈◊〉_d it_o pilate_n give_v sentence_n of_o death_n upon_o he_o have_v first_o wash_v his_o hand_n of_o which_o god_n serve_v his_o end_n to_o declare_v the_o innocence_n of_o his_o son_n of_o which_o in_o this_o whole_a process_n he_o be_v most_o curious_a and_o suffer_v not_o the_o least_o probability_n to_o adhere_v to_o he_o yet_o pilate_n serve_v no_o end_n of_o he_o nor_o preserve_v any_o thing_n of_o his_o innocence_n he_o that_o 〈◊〉_d upon_o a_o prince_n and_o cry_n save_v your_o honour_n you_o be_v a_o tyrant_n and_o he_o that_o strike_v a_o man_n upon_o the_o face_n and_o cry_v he_o mercy_n and_o undo_v he_o and_o say_v it_o be_v in_o jest_n do_v just_a like_o that_o person_n that_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o think_v to_o be_v excuse_v by_o say_v it_o be_v against_o his_o conscience_n that_o be_v wash_v our_o hand_n when_o they_o be_v stain_v in_o blood_n as_o if_o a_o ceremony_n of_o purification_n be_v enough_o to_o cleanse_v a_o soul_n from_o the_o stain_n of_o a_o spiritual_a impurity_n so_o some_o refuse_v not_o to_o take_v any_o oath_n in_o time_n of_o persecution_n and_o say_v it_o oblige_v not_o because_o it_o be_v force_v and_o do_v against_o their_o will_n as_o if_o the_o do_v of_o it_o be_v wash_v off_o by_o protest_v against_o it_o whereas_o the_o protest_v against_o it_o declare_v i_o criminal_a if_o i_o rather_o choose_v not_o death_n than_o that_o which_o i_o profess_v to_o be_v a_o sin_n but_o all_o the_o person_n which_o cooperate_v in_o this_o death_n be_v in_o this_o life_n consign_v to_o a_o fearful_a judgement_n after_o it_o the_o jew_n take_v the_o blood_n which_o pilate_n seem_v to_o wash_v off_o upon_o themselves_o and_o their_o child_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o this_o paschal_n lamb_n stick_v upon_o their_o forehead_n and_o mark_v they_o not_o to_o escape_v but_o to_o fall_v under_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o destroy_a angel_n and_o they_o perish_v either_o by_o a_o more_o hasty_a death_n or_o short_o after_o in_o the_o extirpation_n and_o miserable_a ruin_n of_o their_o nation_n and_o pilate_n who_o have_v a_o less_o share_n in_o the_o crime_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o black_a character_n of_o a_o secular_a judgement_n for_o not_o long_o after_o he_o be_v by_o vitellius_n the_o precedent_n of_o syria_n send_v to_o rome_n to_o answer_v to_o the_o crime_n object_v against_o he_o by_o the_o jew_n who_o to_o please_v he_o have_v do_v so_o much_o violence_n to_o his_o conscience_n and_o by_o 〈◊〉_d sentence_n he_o be_v banish_v to_o vienna_n deprive_v of_o all_o his_o honour_n where_o he_o live_v inglorious_o till_o by_o impatience_n of_o his_o calamity_n he_o kill_v himself_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n and_o thus_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n shed_v for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n become_v to_o they_o a_o curse_n and_o that_o which_o purify_v the_o saint_n stick_v to_o they_o that_o shed_v it_o and_o mingle_v it_o not_o with_o the_o tear_n of_o repentance_n to_o be_v a_o leprosy_n loathsome_a and_o incurable_a so_o manna_n turn_v to_o worm_n and_o the_o wine_n of_o angel_n to_o vinegar_n and_o lees_n when_o it_o be_v receive_v into_o impure_a vessel_n or_o taste_v by_o wanton_a palate_n and_o the_o sun_n himself_o produce_v rat_n and_o serpent_n when_o it_o reflect_v upon_o the_o dirt_n of_o nilus_n the_o prayer_n o_o holy_a and_o immaculate_a lamb_n of_o god_n who_o be_v please_v to_o 〈◊〉_d shame_n and_o sorrow_n to_o be_v bring_v before_o tribunal_n to_o be_v accuse_v malicious_o betray_v treacherous_o condemn_v unjust_o and_o scourge_v most_o 〈◊〉_d suffer_v the_o most_o severe_a and_o most_o unhandsome_a infliction_n which_o can_v be_v procure_v by_o potent_a subtle_a and_o extreme_a malice_n and_o do_v 〈◊〉_d this_o out_o of_o love_n great_a than_o the_o love_n of_o mother_n more_o affectionate_a than_o the_o tear_n of_o joy_n and_o pity_v drop_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o most_o passionate_a woman_n by_o these_o fontinell_n of_o blood_n issue_v forth_o life_n and_o health_n and_o pardon_n upon_o all_o thy_o enemy_n teach_v i_o to_o apprehend_v the_o baseness_n of_o sin_n in_o proportion_n to_o the_o great_a of_o those_o calamity_n which_o my_o sin_n make_v it_o necessary_a for_o thou_o to_o susfer_v that_o i_o may_v hate_v the_o cause_n of_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d and_o adore_v thy_o mercy_n and_o imitate_v thy_o charity_n and_o copy_n 〈◊〉_d thy_o patience_n à nd_v humility_n and_o love_v thy_o person_n to_o the_o uttermost_a extent_n and_o degree_n of_o my_o affection_n lord_n what_o be_o i_o that_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d one_o stripe_n for_o i_o but_o thy_o love_n be_v infinite_a and_o how_o great_a a_o misery_n be_v it_o to_o provoke_v by_o sin_n so_o great_a a_o mercy_n and_o despise_v so_o miraculous_a a_o goodness_n and_o to_o do_v fresh_a despite_n to_o the_o son_n of_o god_n but_o our_o sin_n be_v innumerable_a and_o our_o infirmity_n be_v mighty_a dear_a jesus_n pity_v i_o for_o i_o be_o accuse_v by_o my_o own_o conscience_n and_o be_o find_v guilty_a i_o be_o strip_v naked_a of_o my_o innocence_n and_o bind_v fast_o by_o lust_n and_o torment_v with_o stripe_n and_o wound_n of_o enrage_a appetite_n but_o let_v thy_o innocence_n excuse_v i_o the_o robe_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n clothe_v i_o thy_o bondage_n set_v i_o free_a and_o thy_o stripe_n heal_v i_o that_o thou_o be_v my_o advocate_n my_o physician_n my_o patron_n and_o my_o lord_n i_o may_v be_v adopt_v into_o the_o union_n of_o thy_o merit_n and_o partake_v of_o the_o efficacy_n of_o thy_o suffering_n and_o be_v crown_v as_o thou_o be_v have_v my_o sin_n change_v to_o virtue_n and_o my_o thorn_n to_o ray_n of_o glory_n under_o thou_o our_o head_n in_o the_o participation_n of_o eternity_n o_o holy_a and_o immaculate_a lamb_n of_o god_n amen_n discourse_n xx._n of_o death_n and_o the_o due_a manner_n of_o preparation_n to_o it_o 1._o the_o holy_a spirit_n of_o god_n have_v in_o scripture_n reveal_v to_o we_o but_o one_o way_n of_o prepare_v to_o death_n and_o that_o be_v by_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o all_o the_o book_n of_o life_n concern_v this_o exercise_n of_o address_n to_o death_n but_o such_o advice_n which_o suppose_v the_o die_a person_n in_o a_o state_n of_o grace_n s._n james_n indeed_o counsel_n that_o in_o sickness_n we_o shall_v send_v for_o the_o minister_n ecclesiastical_a and_o that_o they_o pray_v over_o we_o and_o that_o we_o etc._n confess_v our_o sin_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v forgive_v that_o be_v those_o prayer_n be_v of_o great_a efficacy_n for_o the_o remove_n the_o sickness_n and_o take_v off_o that_o punishment_n of_o sin_n and_o heal_v they_o in_o a_o certain_a degree_n according_a to_o the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o ministry_n and_o the_o disposition_n or_o capacity_n of_o the_o sick_a person_n but_o
endeavour_n be_v the_o sacrifice_n which_o god_n delight_v in_o that_o in_o the_o firmament_n of_o heaven_n there_o be_v little_a star_n and_o they_o be_v most_o in_o 〈◊〉_d number_n and_o there_o be_v but_o few_o of_o the_o great_a magnitude_n that_o there_o be_v child_n and_o babe_n in_o christ_n as_o well_o as_o strong_a man_n and_o among_o these_o there_o be_v great_a difference_n that_o the_o interruption_n of_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n by_o intervening_a crime_n if_o they_o be_v rescind_v by_o repentance_n they_o be_v great_a danger_n in_o the_o interval_n but_o serve_v as_o increment_n of_o the_o divine_a glory_n and_o argument_n of_o care_n and_o diligence_n to_o we_o at_o the_o restitution_n these_o and_o many_o more_o be_v then_o to_o be_v urge_v when_o the_o sick_a person_n be_v in_o danger_n of_o be_v swallow_v up_o with_o overmuch_o sorrow_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v insist_v on_o in_o all_o like_a case_n as_o the_o physician_n give_v he_o cordial_n that_o we_o may_v do_v charity_n to_o he_o and_o minister_v comfort_n not_o because_o they_o be_v always_o necessary_a even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o great_a sadness_n and_o discomfort_n for_o we_o be_v to_o secure_v his_o love_n to_o god_n that_o he_o acknowledge_v the_o divine_a mercy_n that_o he_o believe_v the_o article_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n that_o he_o be_v thankful_a to_o god_n for_o the_o blessing_n which_o already_o he_o have_v receive_v and_o that_o he_o lie_v all_o the_o load_n of_o his_o discomfort_n upon_o himself_o and_o his_o own_o incapacity_n of_o mercy_n and_o then_o the_o sadness_n may_v be_v very_o great_a and_o his_o tear_n clamorous_a and_o his_o heart_n break_v all_o in_o piece_n and_o his_o humility_n low_a than_o the_o earth_n and_o his_o hope_n indiscernible_a and_o yet_o no_o danger_n to_o his_o final_a condition_n despair_n reflect_v upon_o god_n and_o dishonour_v the_o infinity_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o if_o the_o sick_a person_n do_v but_o confess_v that_o god_n be_v not_o at_o all_o want_v in_o his_o promise_n but_o ever_o abound_v in_o his_o mercy_n and_o that_o it_o be_v want_v of_o the_o condition_n on_o his_o own_o part_n that_o make_v the_o misery_n and_o that_o if_o he_o have_v do_v his_o duty_n god_n will_v save_v he_o let_v he_o be_v assist_v with_o perpetual_a prayer_n with_o example_n of_o lapse_v and_o return_v sinner_n who_o the_o church_n celebrate_v for_o saint_n such_o as_o mary_n magdalen_n mary_n of_o egypt_n asra_n thasis_n pelagia_n let_v it_o be_v often_o inculcate_v to_o he_o that_o as_o god_n mercy_n be_v of_o itself_o infinite_a so_o its_o demonstration_n to_o we_o be_v not_o determine_v to_o any_o certain_a period_n but_o have_v such_o latitude_n in_o it_o and_o reservation_n which_o as_o they_o be_v apt_a to_o restrain_v too_o great_a boldness_n so_o also_o to_o become_v sanctuary_n to_o disconsolate_a person_n let_v he_o be_v invite_v to_o throw_v himself_o upon_o god_n upon_o these_o ground_n that_o he_o who_o be_v our_o judge_n be_v also_o our_o advocate_n and_o redeemer_n that_o he_o know_v and_o pity_v our_o infirmity_n and_o that_o our_o very_a hope_v in_o he_o do_v endear_v he_o and_o he_o will_v deliver_v we_o the_o rather_o for_o our_o confidence_n when_o it_o be_v balance_v with_o reverence_n and_o humility_n and_o then_o all_o these_o supernumerary_a fear_n be_v advantageous_a to_o more_o necessary_a grace_n and_o do_v more_o secure_a his_o final_a condition_n than_o they_o can_v disturb_v it_o 11._o when_o saint_n arsenius_n be_v near_o his_o death_n he_o be_v observe_v to_o be_v very_o tremulous_a sad_a weep_v and_o disconsolate_a the_o stander_n by_o ask_v the_o reason_n of_o his_o fear_n wonder_v that_o he_o have_v live_v in_o great_a sanctity_n for_o many_o year_n shall_v not_o now_o rejoice_v at_o the_o go_v forth_o of_o his_o prison_n the_o good_a man_n confess_v the_o fear_n and_o withal_o say_v it_o be_v no_o other_o than_o he_o have_v always_o bear_v about_o with_o he_o in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n and_o what_o he_o then_o think_v a_o duty_n they_o have_v no_o reason_n now_o to_o call_v either_o a_o fault_n or_o a_o misery_n great_a sorrow_n fear_n and_o distrusting_n of_o a_o man_n be_v own_o condition_n be_v oftentimes_o but_o abatement_n of_o confidence_n or_o a_o remission_n of_o joy_n and_o gaiety_n of_o spirit_n they_o be_v but_o like_o salutary_a cloud_n dark_a and_o fruitful_a and_o if_o the_o tempt_a person_n be_v strengthen_v in_o a_o love_n of_o god_n though_o he_o go_v not_o far_o in_o his_o hope_n than_o to_o believe_v a_o possibility_n of_o be_v save_v than_o to_o say_v god_n can_v save_v he_o if_o he_o please_v and_o to_o pray_v that_o he_o will_v save_v he_o his_o condition_n be_v a_o state_n of_o grace_n it_o be_v like_o a_o root_n in_o the_o ground_n tread_v upon_o humble_a and_o safe_a not_o so_o fine_a as_o the_o state_n of_o flower_n yet_o that_o which_o will_v spring_v up_o in_o as_o glorious_a a_o resurrection_n as_o that_o which_o look_v fair_a and_o please_v the_o sense_n and_o be_v indeed_o a_o blessing_n but_o not_o a_o duty_n 12._o but_o there_o be_v a_o state_n of_o deathbed_n which_o seem_v to_o have_v in_o it_o more_o question_n and_o to_o be_v of_o nice_a consideration_n a_o sick_a person_n after_o a_o vicious_a and_o base_a life_n and_o if_o upon_o whatsoever_o he_o can_v do_v you_o give_v he_o hope_n of_o a_o pardon_n where_o be_v your_o promise_n to_o warrant_v it_o if_o you_o do_v not_o give_v he_o hope_n do_v you_o not_o drive_v he_o to_o despair_n and_o ascertain_v his_o ruin_n to_o verify_v your_o proposition_n to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o despair_n be_v oppose_v to_o hope_n and_o hope_n rely_v upon_o the_o divine_a promise_n and_o where_o there_o be_v no_o promise_n there_o the_o despair_n be_v not_o a_o sin_n but_o a_o mere_a impossibility_n the_o accurse_a spirit_n which_o be_v seal_v up_o to_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o last_o day_n can_v hope_v and_o he_o that_o repent_v not_o can_v hope_v for_o pardon_n and_o therefore_o if_o all_o which_o the_o state_n of_o deathbed_n can_v produce_v be_v not_o the_o duty_n of_o repentance_n which_o be_v require_v of_o necessity_n to_o pardon_n it_o be_v not_o in_o such_o a_o person_n proper_o to_o be_v call_v despair_n any_o more_o than_o it_o be_v blindness_n in_o a_o stone_n that_o it_o can_v see_v such_o a_o man_n be_v not_o within_o the_o capacity_n of_o pardon_n and_o therefore_o all_o those_o act_n of_o exterior_a repentance_n and_o all_o his_o sorrow_n and_o resolution_n and_o tear_n of_o emendation_n and_o other_o preparative_n to_o interior_a repentance_n be_v like_o oil_n pour_v into_o mortal_a wound_n they_o be_v the_o care_n of_o the_o physician_n and_o these_o be_v the_o caution_n of_o the_o church_n and_o they_o be_v at_o no_o hand_n to_o be_v neglect_v for_o if_o they_o do_v not_o alter_v the_o state_n they_o may_v lessen_v the_o judgement_n or_o procure_v a_o temporal_a blessing_n and_o if_o the_o person_n recover_v they_o be_v excellent_a beginning_n of_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o if_o they_o be_v pursue_v in_o a_o happy_a opportunity_n will_v grow_v up_o into_o glory_n 13._o but_o if_o it_o be_v demand_v whether_o in_o such_o case_n the_o curate_n be_v bind_v to_o give_v absolution_n i_o can_v give_v no_o other_o answer_n but_o this_o that_o if_o he_o lie_v under_o the_o censure_n of_o the_o church_n the_o law_n of_o the_o church_n be_v to_o determine_v the_o particular_a and_o i_o know_v no_o church_n in_o the_o world_n but_o use_n to_o absolve_v deathbed_n penitent_n upon_o the_o instance_n of_o those_o action_n of_o which_o their_o present_a condition_n be_v capable_a though_o in_o the_o primitive_a age_n in_o some_o case_n they_o deny_v it_o but_o if_o the_o sick_a person_n be_v under_o no_o positive_a censure_n and_o be_v bind_v only_o by_o the_o guilt_n of_o habitual_a vice_n if_o he_o desire_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o church_n she_o be_v bind_v in_o charity_n to_o grant_v they_o to_o pray_v for_o pardon_n to_o he_o and_o all_o other_o grace_n in_o order_n to_o salvation_n and_o if_o she_o absolve_v the_o penitent_a towards_o god_n it_o have_v no_o other_o efficacy_n but_o of_o a_o solemn_a prayer_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v better_a that_o all_o the_o charity_n of_o the_o office_n be_v do_v and_o the_o solemnity_n omit_v because_o in_o the_o earnest_a prayer_n she_o co-operate_v to_o his_o salvation_n as_o much_o as_o she_o can_v and_o by_o omit_v the_o solemnity_n distinguish_v evil_a liver_n 41._o from_o holy_a person_n and_o walk_v secure_o whilst_o she_o refuse_v to_o declare_v he_o pardon_v who_o god_n have_v not_o declare_v to_o be_v so_o and_o possible_o that_o form_n of_o absolution_n which_o the_o church_n
parent_n of_o as_o great_a religion_n as_o the_o good_a woman_n make_v their_o fancy_n their_o softness_n and_o their_o passion_n 12._o our_o bless_a lord_n appear_v next_o to_o simon_n and_o though_o he_o and_o john_n run_v forthtogether_o and_o s._n john_n outrun_v simon_n although_o simon_n peter_n have_v deny_v and_o forswear_v his_o lord_n and_o s._n john_n never_o do_v and_o follow_v he_o to_o his_o passion_n and_o his_o death_n yet_o peter_n have_v the_o savour_n of_o see_v jesus_n first_o which_o some_o spiritual_a person_n understand_v as_o a_o testimony_n that_o penitent_a 〈◊〉_d have_v accidental_a eminence_n and_o privilege_n sometime_o 〈◊〉_d to_o they_o beyond_o the_o temporal_a grace_n of_o the_o just_a and_o innocent_a as_o be_v such_o who_o not_o only_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d against_o the_o remanent_fw-la and_o inherent_a evil_n even_o of_o repent_a sin_n and_o their_o aptness_n to_o relapse_n but_o also_o because_o those_o who_o be_v true_a penitent_n who_o understand_v the_o infiniteness_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n and_o that_o for_o a_o sinner_n to_o pass_v from_o 〈…〉_z death_n to_o 〈◊〉_d from_o the_o state_n of_o sin_n into_o pardon_n and_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n be_v a_o great_a gift_n and_o a_o more_o excellent_a and_o improbable_a mutation_n than_o for_o a_o just_a man_n to_o be_v take_v into_o glory_n out_o of_o gratitude_n to_o god_n and_o indearment_n 〈◊〉_d so_o great_a a_o change_n add_v to_o a_o fear_n of_o return_v to_o such_o danger_n and_o misery_n will_v reinforce_v all_o their_o industry_n and_o double_a their_o study_n and_o 〈◊〉_d more_o diligent_o and_o watch_v more_o careful_o and_o redeem_v the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o make_v amends_o for_o their_o omission_n and_o oppose_v a_o good_a to_o the_o former_a evil_n beside_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d employment_n and_o then_o common_o the_o life_n of_o a_o holy_a penitent_n be_v more_o holy_a active_a zealous_a and_o impatient_a of_o vice_n and_o more_o rapacious_a of_o virtue_n and_o holy_a action_n and_o arise_v to_o great_a 〈◊〉_d of_o sanctity_n than_o the_o even_a and_o moderate_a affection_n of_o just_a person_n who_o as_o our_o bless_a saviour_n expression_n be_v 〈◊〉_d no_o repentance_n that_o be_v no_o change_n of_o state_n nothing_o but_o a_o perseverance_n and_o a_o improvement_n of_o degree_n there_o be_v more_o joy_n in_o heaven_n before_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n over_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o 〈◊〉_d than_o 〈◊〉_d ninety_o nine_o just_a person_n that_o need_v it_o not_o for_o where_o sin_n have_v 7._o abound_v there_o do_v grace_n super_fw-la abound_v and_o that_o make_v joy_n in_o heaven_n 13._o the_o holy_a jesus_n have_v receive_v the_o affection_n of_o his_o most_o passionate_a disciple_n the_o woman_n and_o s._n 〈◊〉_d put_v himself_o upon_o the_o way_n into_o the_o company_n of_o two_o good_a man_n go_v to_o emmaus_n with_o trouble_a spirit_n and_o a_o reel_a faith_n shake_v all_o its_o upper_a building_n but_o leave_v some_o of_o its_o foundation_n firm_a to_o they_o the_o lord_n discourse_n of_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d and_o teach_v they_o not_o to_o take_v estimate_n of_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n by_o the_o design_n and_o proportion_n of_o man_n for_o god_n by_o way_n contrary_a to_o humane_a judgement_n bring_v to_o pass_v the_o purpose_n of_o his_o eternal_a providence_n the_o glory_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o make_v pompous_a by_o humane_a circumstance_n his_o kingdom_n be_v spiritual_a he_o be_v to_o enter_v into_o felicity_n through_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n he_o refuse_v to_o do_v miracle_n before_o 〈◊〉_d and_o yet_o do_v they_o before_o the_o people_n he_o confute_v his_o accuser_n by_o silence_n and_o do_v not_o descend_v from_o the_o cross_n when_o they_o offer_v to_o believe_v in_o he_o if_o he_o will_v but_o 〈◊〉_d they_o to_o be_v persuade_v by_o great_a argument_n of_o his_o power_n the_o miraculous_a circumstance_n of_o his_o death_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o resurrection_n and_o by_o walk_v in_o the_o secret_a path_n of_o divine_a election_n have_v command_v we_o to_o adore_v his_o footstep_n to_o admire_v and_o revere_v his_o wisdom_n to_o be_v satisfy_v with_o all_o the_o event_n of_o providence_n and_o to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o if_o by_o affliction_n he_o make_v we_o holy_a if_o by_o persecution_n he_o support_v and_o enlarge_v his_o church_n if_o by_o death_n he_o bring_v we_o to_o life_n so_o we_o arrive_v at_o the_o communion_n of_o his_o felicity_n we_o must_v let_v he_o choose_v the_o way_n it_o be_v sufficient_a that_o he_o be_v our_o guide_n and_o our_o support_n and_o our_o exceed_a great_a reward_n for_o therefore_o christ_n preach_v to_o the_o two_o disciple_n go_v to_o 〈◊〉_d the_o way_n of_o the_o cross_n and_o the_o necessity_n of_o that_o passage_n that_o the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n may_v be_v glorify_v and_o the_o conjecture_n of_o man_n ashamed_a but_o while_o his_o discourse_n last_v they_o know_v he_o not_o but_o in_o the_o break_n of_o bread_n he_o discover_v himself_o for_o he_o turn_v their_o meal_n into_o a_o sacrament_n and_o their_o darkness_n to_o light_n and_o have_v to_o his_o sermon_n add_v the_o sacrament_n open_v all_o their_o discern_a faculty_n the_o eye_n of_o their_o body_n and_o their_o understanding_n too_o to_o represent_v to_o we_o that_o when_o we_o be_v bless_v with_o the_o opportunity_n of_o both_o those_o instrument_n we_o want_v no_o exterior_a assistence_n to_o guide_v we_o in_o the_o way_n to_o the_o know_v and_o enjoy_v of_o our_o lord_n 14._o but_o the_o apparition_n which_o jesus_n make_v be_v all_o upon_o the_o design_n of_o lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o christian_a grace_n for_o the_o beget_n and_o establish_v faith_n and_o a_o active_a confidence_n in_o their_o person_n and_o build_v they_o up_o on_o the_o great_a fundamental_o of_o the_o religion_n and_o therefore_o he_o appoint_v a_o general_a meeting_n upon_o a_o mountain_n in_o galilee_n that_o the_o number_n of_o witness_n may_v not_o only_o disseminate_v the_o same_o but_o establish_v the_o article_n of_o the_o resurrection_n for_o upon_o that_o be_v build_v all_o the_o hope_n of_o a_o christian_a and_o if_o the_o dead_a rise_v not_o then_o be_v we_o of_o all_o man_n most_o miserable_a in_o quit_v the_o present_a possession_n and_o entertain_v injury_n and_o affront_n without_o hope_n of_o reparation_n but_o we_o lie_v two_o gauge_n in_o several_a repository_n the_o body_n in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o earth_n the_o soul_n in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d of_o god_n and_o as_o we_o here_o live_v by_o faith_n and_o lay_v they_o down_o with_o hope_n so_o the_o 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o restitution_n of_o they_o both_o and_o a_o state_n of_o reunion_n and_o therefore_o although_o the_o glory_n of_o our_o spirit_n without_o the_o body_n be_v joy_n great_a enough_o to_o make_v compensation_n for_o mere_a than_o the_o trouble_n of_o all_o the_o world_n yet_o because_o one_o shall_v not_o be_v glorify_v without_o the_o other_o they_o be_v of_o themselves_o incomplete_a substance_n and_o god_n have_v reveal_v nothing_o clear_o concern_v actual_a and_o complete_a felicity_n till_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n when_o it_o be_v promise_v our_o body_n shall_v rise_v therefore_o it_o be_v that_o the_o resurrection_n be_v the_o great_a article_n upon_o which_o we_o rely_v and_o which_o christ_n take_v so_o much_o care_n to_o prove_v and_o ascertain_v to_o so_o many_o person_n because_o if_o that_o shall_v be_v disbelieved_a with_o which_o all_o our_o felicity_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v we_o have_v nothing_o to_o establish_v our_o faith_n or_o entertain_v our_o hope_n or_o satisfy_v our_o desire_n or_o make_v retribution_n for_o that_o state_n of_o secular_a inconvenience_n in_o which_o by_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o nature_n and_o the_o humility_n and_o patience_n of_o our_o religion_n we_o be_v engage_v 15._o but_o i_o consider_v that_o holy_a scripture_n only_o instruct_v we_o concern_v the_o life_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o life_n of_o the_o resurrection_n the_o life_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n both_o in_o the_o body_n that_o be_v a_o life_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o whatsoever_o be_v speak_v of_o the_o soul_n consider_v it_o as_o a_o essential_a part_n of_o man_n relate_v to_o his_o whole_a constitution_n not_o as_o it_o be_v of_o itself_o a_o intellectual_a and_o separate_a substance_n for_o all_o its_o action_n which_o be_v separate_v and_o remove_v from_o the_o body_n be_v relative_a and_o incomplete_a now_o because_o the_o soul_n be_v a_o incomplete_a substance_n and_o create_v in_o relation_n to_o the_o body_n and_o be_v but_o a_o part_n of_o the_o whole_a man_n if_o the_o body_n be_v as_o eternal_a and_o incorruptible_a as_o the_o soul_n yet_o the_o separation_n of_o the_o one_o from_o the_o other_o will_v be_v
itself_o but_o in_o order_n to_o certain_a end_n 272._o 1._o why_o jesus_n fast_v forty_o day_n 128._o 9_o vide_fw-la disc._n of_o fast_v per_fw-la tot_fw-la fear_v hallow_v by_o christ_n fear_n 384._o 3._o it_o be_v the_o first_o of_o grace_n 171._o 5._o farewell-sermon_n make_v by_o jesus_n 350._o 19_o flaminius_n condemn_v to_o death_n for_o wanton_a cruelty_n 168._o 5._o fornication_n against_o the_o law_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n 249._o 37._o permit_v to_o stranger_n among_o the_o jew_n ibid._n forgive_a injury_n a_o christian_a duty_n 252._o g._n gadara_n build_v by_o pompey_n 184._o 15._o full_o of_o sepulcher_n and_o witch_n ibid._n gabriel_n minister_n to_o the_o exaltation_n of_o his_o inferior_n 3._o 4._o galilaean_n why_o slay_v by_o pilate_n and_o what_o they_o be_v 326._o 27._o garden_n why_o choose_v for_o the_o place_n of_o the_o agony_n 364._o &_o 383._o 2._o gentleness_n a_o duty_n of_o christian_n 323._o 16._o giacchetus_n of_o geneva_n his_o death_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o lust_n 338._o 5._o god_n his_o gift_n effect_n of_o predestination_n 156._o 5._o those_o gift_n how_o to_o be_v pray_v for_o 261_o 264._o consideration_n of_o his_o presence_n a_o good_a remedy_n against_o temptation_n 112._o 29._o the_o vision_n of_o god_n preserve_v the_o bless_a soul_n from_o sin_n ibid._n 30._o god_n method_n in_o bring_v we_o to_o he_o and_o treat_v we_o after_o 32._o 4._o he_o give_v his_o servant_n more_o than_o they_o look_v for_o 155._o he_o give_v more_o grace_n to_o they_o that_o use_v the_o first_o well_o ibid._n &_o 32._o 6._o he_o rejoice_v in_o his_o own_o work_n of_o mercy_n 187._o 1._o and_o in_o we_o 227._o 13._o he_o require_v not_o always_o the_o great_a degree_n of_o virtue_n 234._o 11._o he_o be_v never_o want_v in_o necessary_n to_o we_o 32._o he_o change_v his_o purpose_n of_o the_o death_n of_o a_o man_n for_o several_a reason_n 308._o 24._o he_o work_v his_o end_n by_o unlikely_a mean_n 427._o god_n certain_o support_v those_o in_o their_o necessity_n who_o be_v do_v his_o work_n 68_o 3._o gold_n and_o frankincense_n and_o myrrh_n what_o signification_n they_o have_v in_o the_o gift_n of_o the_o magi_n 34._o 11._o &_o 28._o 12._o grace_n it_o help_v our_o faculty_n but_o create_v no_o new_a one_o 31._o 2._o it_o work_v several_o at_o several_a time_n 32._o be_v refuse_v it_o harden_v our_o heart_n 387._o 369._o government_n support_v by_o christianity_n 68_o 7._o gospel_n and_o the_o law_n how_o they_o differ_v 193._o 3._o &_o 296._o &_o 232._o 3._o h._n hasty_a person_n and_o action_n always_o unreasonable_a sometime_o criminal_a 15._o 1._o herod_n mock_v by_o the_o magi_n 65._o 1._o &_o 84._o 1._o his_o stratagem_n to_o surprise_v all_o the_o male_a child_n 66._o the_o cause_n why_o he_o slay_v zecharias_n 66._o 5._o caesar_n saying_n concern_v he_o 66._o 3._o he_o feel_v the_o divine_a vengeance_n 67._o 6._o his_o malice_n near_o his_o death_n defeat_v 67._o 7._o he_o pretend_v religion_n to_o his_o secret_a design_n 68_o 1._o he_o slay_v 14000_o infant_n 66._o 4._o fear_v of_o the_o child_n jesus_n proceed_v from_o his_o mistake_n 70._o 7._o the_o tetrarch_n overthrow_v by_o the_o king_n of_o arabia_n 169._o 6._o his_o reception_n of_o christ_n 352._o 26._o be_v careless_a of_o inquire_v after_o christ_n 393._o 9_o herodian_o what_o they_o be_v 290._o 3._o herodias_n daughter_n behead_v with_o ice_n 169._o 6._o she_o and_o herod_n banish_v ibid._n heron_n the_o monk_n abuse_v with_o a_o illusion_n 61._o 23._o herminigilda_n refuse_v to_o communicate_v with_o a_o arian_n bishop_n 188._o 2._o heretic_n serve_v their_o end_n of_o heresy_n upon_o woman_n upon_o who_o also_o they_o serve_v their_o lust_n 189._o 5._o heroical_a action_n of_o repentance_n at_o our_o deathbed_n more_o prevalent_a than_o any_o other_o hope_n than_o leave_v 217._o 49._o health_n promise_v and_o consign_v in_o the_o gospel_n by_o miracle_n and_o by_o a_o ordinary_a ministry_n 304._o 15_o 16._o there_o be_v two_o high-priest_n the_o one_o precedent_n of_o the_o rite_n of_o the_o temple_n the_o other_o of_o the_o great_a council_n 351._o 23._o honour_n do_v to_o we_o to_o be_v return_v to_o god_n 9_o 6._o it_o be_v due_a to_o what_o the_o supreme_a power_n separate_v from_o common_a usage_n 172._o 3._o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v estimate_v 253._o 5._o honourable_a and_o sacred_a all_o one_o 173._o s._n hilarion_n a_o great_a fast_o 273._o 2._o s._n hierom_n advice_n concern_v fast_v ibid._n holy_a ghost_n descend_v upon_o jesus_n at_o his_o baptism_n 94._o 3._o holiness_n of_o religious_a place_n 172._o it_o be_v a_o great_a preservative_n of_o life_n 302._o 13._o hope_v of_o salvation_n increase_v according_a to_o degree_n of_o holy_a walk_v 315._o necessary_a in_o our_o prayer_n 267._o house_n of_o john_n mark_v consecrate_v into_o a_o church_n 174._o 5._o hosanna_n what_o it_o signify_v 347._o 6._o only_o sing_v to_o god_n ibid._n humane_a nature_n by_o the_o incarnation_n exalt_v above_o the_o angel_n 3._o humane_a infirmity_n to_o be_v pity_v not_o to_o be_v upbraid_v 384._o humility_n of_o jesus_n 14._o the_o sure_a way_n to_o heaven_n 37._o of_o the_o baptist_n 68_o it_o make_v good_a man_n more_o honourable_a 186._o its_o excellency_n 302._o 11_o 12._o &_o 367._o its_o property_n and_o act_n 364._o &_o seq_n humility_n of_o the_o young_a mar._n of_o castilion_n 367._o 9_o hunger_n after_o righteousness_n 373._o 11._o hunger_n and_o thirst_v spiritual_a how_o they_o differ_v ibid._n its_o act_n and_o reward_n ibid._n husband_n convert_v by_o their_o wife_n 189._o 3._o j._n jairus_n beg_v help_v of_o jesus_n for_o his_o daughter_n 185._o 20._o his_o daughter_n restore_v to_o life_n 186._o 21._o jesus_n discourse_v wonderful_o with_o the_o doctor_n 75._o 1._o he_o wrought_v in_o the_o carpenter_n trade_n before_o and_o after_o joseph_n death_n 76._o 6._o baptise_a by_o john_n 93._o 1._o attend_v by_o good_a angel_n in_o the_o wilderness_n 95._o be_v angry_a when_o the_o devil_n tempt_v he_o to_o dishonour_n god_n 95._o 8._o &_o 101._o 15._o he_o sleep_v in_o a_o storm_n 184._o 14._o preach_v the_o first_o year_n in_o peace_n 186._o 22._o appear_v several_a time_n after_o his_o resurrection_n 419._o he_o be_v know_v in_o the_o break_n of_o bread_n ibid._n he_o have_v but_o two_o day_n of_o triumph_n all_o his_o life_n 359._o 5._o and_o they_o both_o allay_v with_o sorrow_n ibid._n &_o 360._o he_o be_v use_v inhospitable_o at_o jerusalem_n ibid._n infinite_o love_a 360._o he_o receive_v all_o his_o disciple_n with_o a_o kiss_n 386._o 8._o civil_a to_o his_o enemy_n and_o beneficial_a to_o his_o friend_n ibid._n he_o be_v strip_v naked_a and_o why_o 394._o 10._o he_o come_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o why_o 291._o he_o invite_v all_o to_o he_o ibid._n the_o pharisee_n report_v he_o mad_a 291._o he_o refuse_v to_o be_v make_v a_o king_n 319._o 1._o transfigure_v 322._o 13._o he_o shame_v the_o accuser_n of_o the_o adulteress_n 324._o 20._o he_o teach_v his_o disciple_n to_o pray_v the_o second_o time_n 326._o 26._o refuse_v to_o judge_v a_o title_n of_o land_n ibid._n bless_v 〈◊〉_d 327._o 30._o the_o price_n of_o he_o 349._o 14._o all_o his_o great_a action_n in_o his_o life_n have_v a_o mixture_n of_o divinity_n and_o humanity_n 387._o 9_o he_o be_v not_o compel_v to_o bear_v the_o transverse_a beam_n of_o the_o cross_n 354._o 30._o he_o weep_v for_o lazarus_n 345._o and_o over_o jerusalem_n 347._o 7._o answer_v the_o pharisee_n concern_v tribute_n to_o caesar_n 347._o 10._o pray_v against_o the_o bitter_a cup_n 450._o 20._o smite_a upon_o the_o face_n 351._o accuse_v of_o blasphemy_n before_o the_o highpriest_n ibid._n of_o treason_n bëfore_o pilate_n 352._o 26._o nail_v with_o four_o nail_n 354._o 31._o provide_v for_o his_o mother_n after_o his_o death_n 355._o 33._o recite_v the_o two_o and_o twenty_o psalm_n or_o part_n of_o it_o upon_o the_o cross_n ibid._n he_o feel_v the_o first_o recompense_n of_o his_o sorrow_n in_o the_o state_n of_o separation_n 426._o at_o the_o resurrection_n he_o do_v redintegrate_a all_o his_o body_n but_o the_o five_o wound_n ibid._n he_o arise_v with_o a_o glorify_a body_n 427._o but_o veil_v with_o a_o cloud_n of_o common_a appearance_n ibid._n jewish_a woman_n hope_v to_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o the_o messiah_n 2._o 5._o jew_n look_v to_o be_v justify_v by_o external_a innocence_n 243._o 26._o they_o be_v scrupulous_a in_o rite_n careless_a of_o moral_a duty_n 392._o 7._o can_v not_o put_v any_o man_n to_o death_n at_o easter_n 352._o 26._o they_o eat_v not_o till_o the_o solemnity_n of_o their_o festival_n be_v over_o 272._o 1._o jezabel_n pretend_a religion_n to_o her_o design_n of_o murder_n and_o theft_n 68_o 1._o illusion_n come_v often_o in_o likeness_n
paul_n and_o by_o he_o return_v with_o recommendatory_a letter_n to_o philemon_n his_o master_n to_o beg_v his_o pardon_n and_o that_o he_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o favour_n be_v now_o of_o a_o much_o better_a temper_n more_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a and_o useful_a to_o his_o master_n than_o he_o have_v be_v before_o as_o indeed_o christianity_n where_o it_o be_v hearty_o entertain_v make_v man_n good_a in_o all_o relation_n no_o law_n be_v so_o wise_o contrive_v for_o the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o law_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o this_o particular_a case_n of_o servant_n what_o admirable_a rule_n what_o severe_a law_n do_v it_o lay_v upon_o they_o for_o the_o discharge_n of_o their_o duty_n it_o command_v they_o to_o honour_v their_o master_n as_o their_o superior_n and_o to_o take_v heed_n of_o make_v their_o authority_n light_n and_o cheap_a by_o familiar_a and_o contemptible_a thought_n and_o carriage_n to_o obey_v they_o in_o all_o honest_a and_o lawful_a thing_n and_o that_o not_o with_o eye-service_n as_o men-pleasers_a but_o in_o singleness_n of_o heart_n as_o unto_o god_n that_o they_o be_v faithful_a to_o the_o trust_v commit_v to_o they_o and_o manage_v their_o master_n interest_n with_o as_o much_o care_n and_o conscience_n as_o if_o it_o be_v their_o own_o that_o they_o entertain_v their_o reproof_n counsel_n correction_n with_o all_o silence_n and_o sobriety_n not_o return_v any_o rude_a surly_a answer_n and_o this_o carriage_n to_o be_v observe_v not_o only_o to_o master_n of_o a_o mild_a and_o gentle_a but_o of_o a_o cross_n and_o peevish_a disposition_n that_o whatever_o they_o do_v they_o do_v it_o hearty_o not_o as_o to_o man_n only_o but_o to_o the_o lord_n know_v that_o of_o the_o lord_n they_o shall_v receive_v the_o reward_n of_o the_o inheritance_n for_o that_o they_o serve_v the_o lord_n christ._n imbue_v with_o these_o excellent_a principle_n onesimus_n be_v again_o return_v unto_o his_o master_n for_o christian_a religion_n though_o it_o improve_v man_n temper_n do_v not_o cancel_v their_o relation_n it_o teach_v they_o to_o abide_v in_o their_o calling_n and_o not_o to_o despise_v their_o master_n because_o they_o be_v erethren_n but_o rather_o do_v they_o service_n because_o they_o be_v faithful_a and_o be_v thus_o improve_v s._n paul_n the_o more_o confident_o beg_v his_o pardon_n and_o indeed_o have_v not_o philemon_n be_v a_o christian_n and_o by_o the_o principle_n of_o his_o religion_n both_o dispose_v and_o oblige_v to_o mildness_n and_o mercy_n there_o have_v be_v great_a reason_n why_o s._n paul_n shall_v be_v thus_o importunate_a with_o he_o for_o onesimus_n his_o pardon_n the_o case_n of_o servant_n in_o those_o day_n be_v very_o hard_o for_o all_o master_n be_v look_v upon_o as_o have_v a_o unlimited_a power_n over_o their_o servant_n and_o that_o not_o only_o by_o the_o 8._o roman_a but_o by_o the_o law_n of_o all_o nation_n whereby_o without_o ask_v the_o magistrate_n leave_n or_o any_o public_a and_o formal_a trial_n they_o may_v adjudge_v and_o condemn_v they_o to_o what_o work_n or_o punishment_n they_o please_v even_o to_o the_o take_v away_o of_o life_n itself_o but_o the_o severity_n and_o exorbitancy_n of_o this_o power_n be_v afterward_o somewhat_o curb_v by_o the_o law_n of_o succeed_a emperor_n especial_o after_o the_o empire_n submit_v itself_o to_o christianity_n which_o make_v better_a provision_n for_o person_n in_o that_o capacity_n and_o relation_n and_o in_o case_n of_o unjust_a and_o overrigorous_a usage_n enable_v they_o to_o appeal_v to_o a_o more_o righteous_a and_o impartial_a tribunal_n where_o master_n and_o servant_n shall_v both_o stand_v upon_o even_a ground_n where_o he_o that_o do_v wrong_v shall_v receive_v for_o the_o wrong_n which_o he_o have_v do_v and_o there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n 4._o the_o christian_n at_o philippi_n have_v hear_v of_o s._n paul_n imprisonment_n at_o rome_n and_o not_o know_v what_o strait_n he_o may_v be_v reduce_v to_o raise_v a_o contribution_n for_o he_o and_o send_v it_o by_o epaphroditus_n their_o bishop_n who_o be_v now_o come_v to_o rome_n where_o he_o short_o after_o fall_v dangerous_o sick_a but_o be_v recover_v and_o upon_o the_o point_n to_o return_v by_o he_o s._n paul_n send_v his_o epistle_n to_o the_o philippian_n wherein_o he_o give_v they_o some_o account_n of_o the_o state_n of_o affair_n at_o rome_n grateful_o acknowledge_v their_o kindness_n to_o he_o and_o warn_v they_o of_o those_o dangerous_a opinion_n which_o the_o judaize_v teacher_n begin_v to_o vent_v among_o they_o the_o apostle_n have_v heretofore_o for_o some_o year_n live_v at_o ephesus_n and_o perfect_o understand_v the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o that_o place_n and_o therefore_o now_o by_o tychicus_n write_v his_o epistle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n endeavour_v to_o countermine_v the_o principle_n and_o practice_n both_o of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n to_o confirm_v they_o in_o the_o belief_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o christian_a doctrine_n to_o represent_v the_o infinite_a riches_n of_o the_o divine_a goodness_n in_o admit_v the_o gentile_a world_n to_o the_o unsearchable_a treasure_n of_o christianity_n especial_o press_v they_o to_o express_v the_o life_n and_o spirit_n of_o it_o in_o the_o general_a duty_n of_o religion_n and_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o their_o particular_a relation_n much_o about_o the_o same_o time_n or_o a_o little_a after_o he_o write_v his_o epistle_n to_o the_o colossian_n where_o he_o have_v never_o be_v and_o send_v it_o by_o epaphras_n who_o for_o some_o time_n have_v be_v his_o fellow-prisoner_n at_o rome_n the_o design_n of_o it_o be_v for_o the_o great_a part_n the_o same_o with_o that_o to_o the_o ephesian_n to_o settle_v and_o confirm_v they_o in_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o gospel_n against_o the_o error_n both_o of_o judaisme_n and_o the_o superstitious_a observance_n of_o the_o heathen_a world_n some_o whereof_o have_v take_v root_n among_o they_o 5._o it_o be_v not_o improbable_a but_o that_o about_o this_o or_o rather_o some_o considerable_a time_n before_o s._n paul_n write_v his_o second_o epistle_n to_o timothy_n i_o know_v eusebius_n and_o the_o ancient_n and_o most_o modern_n after_o they_o will_v have_v it_o write_v a_o little_a before_o his_o martyrdom_n induce_v thereunto_o by_o that_o passage_n in_o it_o that_o he_o be_v then_o ready_a to_o be_v offer_v and_o that_o the_o time_n of_o his_o departure_n be_v at_o hand_n but_o sure_o it_o be_v most_o reasonable_a to_o think_v that_o it_o be_v write_v at_o his_o first_o be_v at_o rome_n and_o that_o at_o his_o first_o come_v thither_o present_o after_o his_o trial_n before_o nero._n according_o the_o passage_n before_o mention_v may_v import_v no_o more_o than_o that_o he_o be_v in_o imminent_a danger_n of_o his_o life_n and_o have_v receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n in_o himself_o not_o hope_v to_o escape_v out_o of_o the_o paw_n of_o nero_n but_o that_o god_n have_v deliver_v he_o out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n i._n e._n the_o great_a danger_n he_o be_v in_o at_o his_o come_n thither_o which_o exact_o agree_v to_o his_o case_n at_o his_o first_o be_v at_o rome_n but_o can_v be_v reconcile_v with_o his_o last_o come_v thither_o together_o with_o many_o more_o circumstance_n in_o this_o epistle_n which_o render_v it_o next_o door_n to_o certain_a in_o it_o he_o appoint_v timothy_n short_o to_o come_v to_o he_o who_o according_o come_z who_o name_n be_v join_v together_o with_o his_o in_o the_o front_n of_o several_a epistle_n to_o the_o philippian_n colossian_n and_o to_o philemon_n the_o only_a thing_n that_o can_v be_v level_v against_o this_o be_v that_o in_o this_o epistle_n to_o timothy_n he_o tell_v he_o that_o he_o have_v send_v tychicus_n to_o ephesus_n by_o who_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o ephesian_n and_o philippian_n be_v dispatch_v and_o that_o therefore_o this_o to_o timothy_n must_v be_v write_v after_o they_o but_o i_o see_v no_o inconvenience_n to_o affirm_v that_o tychicus_n may_v come_v to_o rome_n present_o after_o s._n paul_n arrival_n there_o be_v by_o he_o immediate_o send_v back_o to_o ephesus_n upon_o some_o emergent_a affair_n of_o that_o church_n and_o after_o his_o return_n to_o rome_n be_v send_v with_o those_o two_o epistle_n the_o design_n of_o the_o epistle_n be_v to_o excite_v the_o holy_a man_n to_o a_o mighty_a zeal_n and_o diligence_n care_n and_o fidelity_n in_o his_o office_n and_o to_o antidote_n the_o people_n against_o those_o poisonous_a principle_n that_o in_o those_o part_n especial_o begin_v to_o debauch_v the_o mind_n of_o man_n 6._o as_o for_o the_o epistle_n to_o the_o hebrew_n it_o be_v very_o uncertain_a when_o or_o whence_o and_o for_o some_o age_n doubt_v by_o who_o it_o be_v write_v 72._o