to_o the_o behold_v and_o embrace_v of_o these_o what_o great_a joy_n and_o rejoice_v must_v it_o need_v be_v in_o general_a both_o unto_o they_o and_o to_o we_o what_o manner_n of_o pleasure_n and_o comfort_n be_v there_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n without_o fear_n of_o die_v any_o more_o &_o with_o eternity_n of_o live_v everlasting_o time_n without_o end_n how_o endless_a and_o exceed_o great_a shall_v be_v the_o felicity_n and_o happiness_n there_o be_v the_o glorious_a company_n of_o the_o apostle_n there_o be_v all_o the_o whole_a assembly_n of_o the_o prophet_n triumph_v and_o rejoice_v together_o there_o be_v a_o innumerable_a multitude_n of_o martyr_n crown_v for_o the_o conquest_n of_o their_o conflict_n &_o suffering_n there_o be_v the_o virgin_n triumph_v who_o by_o the_o force_n and_o strength_n of_o continency_n subdue_v the_o lust_n and_o concupiscence_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o of_o the_o body_n there_o be_v merciful_a man_n recompense_v &_o reward_v such_o as_o have_v wrought_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n by_o feed_v and_o sustain_v the_o needy_a and_o by_o give_v liberal_o unto_o the_o poor_a and_o final_o all_o they_o who_o keep_v the_o lord_n commandment_n have_v translate_v and_o change_v their_o earthly_a riches_n and_o patrimony_n into_o heavenly_a treasure_n unto_o these_o beloved_a brethren_n let_v we_o hasten_v to_o go_v with_o greedy_a and_o earnest_a desire_n that_o we_o may_v be_v with_o they_o as_o soon_o as_o possible_a and_o let_v we_o wish_v and_o desire_v speedy_o to_o come_v unto_o christ_n now_o i_o pray_v and_o beseech_v god_n that_o he_o will_v behold_v and_o consider_v this_o our_o meditation_n and_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n look_v upon_o this_o purpose_n of_o our_o hart_n and_o of_o our_o faith_n &_o belief_n to_o give_v unto_o they_o great_a reward_n of_o his_o glory_n who_o affection_n and_o love_n have_v be_v great_a and_o more_o abundant_a towards_o he_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a o_o almighty_a and_o eternal_a lord_n god_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whereas_o among_o thy_o manifold_a correction_n and_o chastisement_n whereby_o thou_o do_v invite_v and_o call_v we_o yea_o and_o provoke_v and_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o come_v unto_o thou_o thy_o usual_a and_o wont_a manner_n be_v by_o sundry_a and_o manifold_a sickness_n &_o disease_n to_o bridle_v &_o keep_v under_o this_o flesh_n of_o we_o to_o remove_v far_o away_o from_o we_o our_o natural_a security_n and_o to_o put_v we_o in_o mind_n both_o of_o our_o wicked_a life_n past_a together_o with_o the_o end_n thereof_o and_o of_o our_o death_n and_o mortality_n whereof_o we_o be_v forewarn_v by_o the_o grief_n and_o pain_n which_o we_o suffer_v as_o forerunner_n of_o the_o same_o and_o final_o of_o the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o of_o life_n everlasting_a which_o shall_v follow_v thereupon_o and_o shall_v be_v continue_v everlasting_o unto_o the_o glory_n and_o happiness_n of_o the_o good_a and_o godly_a and_o contrariwise_o unto_o the_o just_a condemnation_n and_o utter_a confusion_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o ungodly_a the_o remembrance_n whereof_o flesh_n and_o blood_n be_v leave_v unto_o itself_o will_v in_o no_o wise_n admit_v and_o for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o find_v this_o our_o neighbour_n and_o brother_n cast_v down_o upon_o the_o bed_n of_o his_o sickness_n and_o grievous_o chastise_v with_o the_o rod_n of_o thy_o correction_n have_v a_o true_a &_o lively_a feel_n of_o his_o sin_n &_o a_o representation_n of_o death_n before_o his_o eye_n hereupon_o o_o lord_n we_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a sinner_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o natural_a condition_n waiting_z and_o look_v for_o daily_a the_o like_a hour_n of_o adversity_n and_o sickness_n we_o presume_v to_o come_v unto_o thou_o in_o the_o name_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n jesus_n pray_v &_o beseech_v thou_o together_o with_o this_o our_o brother_n and_o in_o his_o behalf_n that_o thou_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a enter_v into_o judgement_n with_o he_o neither_o deal_n extreme_o with_o he_o according_a to_o his_o desert_n and_o that_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n who_o have_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v both_o he_o and_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o they_o upon_o his_o cross_n but_o rather_o o_o lord_n since_o thou_o have_v ransom_v he_o with_o so_o great_a a_o price_n give_v he_o grace_n and_o also_o strength_n and_o courage_n whereby_o he_o may_v quiet_o receive_v and_o patient_o suffer_v this_o thy_o fatherly_a visitation_n and_o chastisement_n and_o with_o all_o obedience_n willing_o and_o ready_o submit_v himself_o unto_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n send_v he_o help_v in_o all_o his_o trouble_n and_o be_v thou_o unto_o he_o a_o defence_n and_o fortress_n against_o this_o present_a danger_n especial_o o_o lord_n at_o what_o time_n his_o conscience_n shall_v accuse_v he_o and_o his_o inward_a unknown_a and_o secret_a sin_n shall_v stand_v up_o against_o he_o oppose_v then_o and_o set_v thou_o for_o his_o defence_n the_o most_o bitter_a torment_n and_o voluntary_a sacrifice_n of_o christ_n thy_o dear_a son_n who_o have_v bear_v all_o our_o iniquity_n and_o infirmity_n and_o suffer_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o we_o be_v make_v sin_n for_o we_o while_o he_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n purge_v and_o wash_v they_o clean_o away_o in_o and_o by_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n and_o who_o also_o rise_v again_o from_o death_n be_v become_v our_o righteousness_n &_o perfect_a redemption_n grant_v we_o beseech_v thou_o gracious_a father_n that_o by_o faith_n he_o may_v feel_v the_o force_n and_o the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o these_o good_a blessing_n be_v in_o this_o great_a anguish_n distress_n &_o trouble_v let_v he_o have_v certain_a proof_n and_o experience_n of_o thy_o present_a aid_n &_o succour_n and_o at_o this_o present_a let_v he_o have_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a taste_n of_o the_o fruit_n of_o all_o thy_o gift_n and_o grace_n and_o of_o all_o thy_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n in_o christ_n jesus_n make_v he_o with_o earnest_a desire_n with_o steadfast_a assurance_n and_o faith_n unfeigned_a to_o receive_v so_o great_a a_o treasure_n of_o happiness_n to_o wit_n the_o remission_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n through_o christ_n jesus_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n which_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o by_o the_o participation_n of_o the_o sacrament_n have_v heretofore_o be_v exhibit_v and_o offer_v unto_o he_o that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o comfort_n a_o fortress_n &_o sure_a refuge_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o trouble_v of_o his_o accuse_a conscience_n and_o against_o all_o the_o subtle_a sleight_n and_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n yea_o let_v the_o same_o his_o faith_n be_v unto_o he_o a_o armour_n of_o proof_n whereby_o he_o may_v repel_v and_o beat_v back_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o wicked_a &_o so_o may_v safe_o pass_v even_o through_o death_n unto_o life_n which_o have_v once_o attain_v he_o may_v enjoy_v the_o perfect_a fruition_n thereof_o for_o evermore_o we_o therefore_o whole_o commend_v he_o unto_o thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n and_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v so_o grievous_o sick_a and_o disease_a be_v thou_o his_o physician_n to_o cure_v and_o heal_v he_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a confirm_v thou_o and_o strengthen_v he_o inasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v destitute_a and_o void_a of_o worldly_a help_n send_v aid_n we_o beseech_v thou_o and_o in_o due_a time_n relieve_v and_o succour_v he_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o lie_v thus_o deject_a and_o cast_v down_o raise_v thou_o he_o up_o again_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v thus_o wound_v bind_v thou_o up_o his_o wound_n forasmuch_o as_o he_o be_v so_o fearful_a and_o timorous_a give_v he_o o_o lord_n boldness_n and_o courage_n forasmuch_o as_o he_o acknowledge_v his_o manifold_a sin_n and_o corruption_n wash_v he_o and_o cleanse_v he_o from_o they_o all_o in_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n that_o immaculate_a lamb._n yea_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o know_v all_o thing_n whereof_o he_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n can_v bestow_v the_o same_o satisfy_v we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o gracious_a father_n his_o lawful_a and_o godly_a desire_n satisfy_v his_o inward_a hunger_n and_o thirst_n yea_o satisfy_v he_o he_o abundant_o with_o thy_o truth_n and_o with_o thy_o salvation_n receive_v and_o embrace_v he_o for_o he_o fly_v only_o unto_o thou_o for_o succour_v accept_v he_o therefore_o and_o make_v he_o constant_a &_o steadfast_a in_o all_o thing_n to_o obey_v and_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n final_o we_o pray_v thou_o of_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n to_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v all_o those_o sin_n whereby_o he_o have_v provoke_v against_o himself_o thy_o fierce_a
faith_n be_v the_o ground_n or_o expectation_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v hope_v for_o to_o wit_n be_v promise_v not_o of_o thing_n that_o be_v sensible_a or_o conceive_v by_o sense_n and_o it_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v that_o be_v a_o sure_a and_o certain_a knowledge_n and_o proof_n of_o the_o thing_n that_o appear_v not_o hebrew_n 11.1_o it_o stand_v thou_o upon_o therefore_o with_o the_o holy_a and_o faithful_a patriarch_n abraham_n even_o beside_o hope_n and_o above_o hope_n 〈◊〉_d believe_v under_o hope_n 4.18_o rom._n 4.18_o thy_o faith_n &_o thy_o hope_n must_v set_v itself_o to_o resist_v all_o those_o thing_n which_o either_o blind_a reaâ—on_n shall_v suggest_v unto_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d that_o cunning_a and_o crafty_a enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o lie_v â—n_o wait_v to_o destroy_v shall_v seek_v to_o infuse_v and_o put_v into_o thou_o here_o therefore_o thou_o â—â—t_v to_o learn_v and_o observe_v 5.8_o 1_o pet._n 5.8_o for_o thy_o comfort_n god_n manner_n and_o custom_n in_o save_v those_o that_o be_v he_o who_o he_o will_v lift_v up_o into_o heaven_n he_o â—e_n do_v common_o first_o of_o all_o bring_v down_o to_o hell_n who_o he_o will_v quicken_v and_o make_v alive_a he_o he_o do_v first_o bring_v down_o to_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n upon_o who_o he_o will_v show_v his_o great_a mercy_n &_o kindness_n in_o save_v and_o deliver_v he_o he_o he_o suffer_v before_o to_o be_v tempt_v and_o make_v as_o if_o he_o will_v condemn_v he_o wherefore_o even_o then_o when_o thou_o feel_v nothing_o else_o but_o present_a death_n when_o god_n seem_v most_o of_o all_o to_o be_v angry_a with_o thou_o when_o he_o seem_v to_o be_v further_a from_o thou_o yea_o and_o to_o have_v whole_o and_o altogether_o forsake_v thou_o &_o cast_v thou_o off_o as_o one_o reprove_v and_o condemn_v even_o then_o be_v he_o near_a unto_o thou_o to_o protect_v defend_v and_o deliver_v thou_o then_o he_o most_o of_o all_o love_v thou_o and_o then_o he_o â—ath_v great_a care_n over_o thou_o for_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n god_n remember_v mercy_n as_o the_o prophet_n in_o many_o place_n bear_v witness_v 30.5_o psal_n 30.5_o his_o wrath_n endure_v but_o the_o twinkle_n of_o â—n_a eye_n but_o in_o his_o favour_n be_v life_n weep_n may_v abide_v at_o night_n but_o joy_n come_v in_o the_o morning_n 3.31_o lam._n 3.31_o and_o again_o he_o will_v not_o forsake_v or_o be_v angry_a for_o ever_o yea_o rather_o as_o a_o father_n piti_v his_o own_o child_n so_o be_v the_o lord_n merciful_a to_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o for_o he_o know_v whereof_o we_o be_v make_v he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n now_o 103.13_o psal_n 103.13_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o the_o lord_n be_v gracious_a and_o full_a of_o compassion_n 145.8_o psal_n 145.8_o slow_a to_o anger_n and_o of_o great_a mercy_n yea_o our_o god_n be_v good_a unto_o all_o how_o much_o more_o to_o his_o child_n to_o they_o that_o love_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o his_o mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n as_o the_o same_o prophet_n witness_v psalm_n 145.8_o and_o therefore_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n both_o of_o thy_o mind_n and_o also_o of_o thy_o sense_n and_o utter_o cast_v off_o the_o judgement_n of_o reason_n submit_v and_o give_v over_o thyself_o whole_o unto_o christ_n and_o take_v it_o in_o good_a part_n howsoever_o he_o shall_v deal_v with_o thou_o thou_o must_v not_o esteem_v and_o judge_v of_o death_n or_o of_o the_o horror_n and_o pain_n of_o death_n according_a to_o the_o judgement_n of_o outward_a sight_n or_o of_o sense_n and_o reason_n but_o according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o the_o censure_n and_o judgement_n thereof_o david_n say_v that_o precious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o death_n of_o his_o saint_n 116.15_o psal_n 116.15_o and_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n himself_o from_o heaven_n cry_v in_o the_o revelation_n of_o s._n john_n bless_a be_v the_o dead_a which_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n 14.13_o apoc._n 14.13_o and_o christ_n himself_o say_v 8.51_o john_n 8.51_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v not_o taste_v of_o death_n wherefore_o if_o any_o thing_n be_v present_v unto_o thou_o which_o may_v seem_v to_o turn_v thou_o away_o from_o christ_n cast_v the_o same_o whole_o out_o of_o thy_o mind_n stick_v fast_o unto_o the_o word_n of_o god_n which_o abide_v for_o ever_o meditate_v still_o upon_o it_o and_o by_o often_o repeat_v the_o same_o imprint_v it_o steadfast_o in_o thy_o mind_n for_o thou_o can_v not_o indeed_o ever_o conceive_v by_o the_o quickness_n &_o sharpness_n of_o thy_o own_o reason_n how_o all_o this_o may_v be_v that_o thou_o shall_v pass_v through_o death_n unto_o the_o true_a life_n how_o thou_o shall_v die_v and_o depart_v this_o world_n by_o breathe_v out_o thy_o soul_n how_o thy_o soul_n shall_v be_v keep_v safe_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o shall_v abide_v and_o rest_v with_o he_o unto_o the_o last_o day_n and_o how_o also_o thy_o body_n be_v putrify_v and_o eat_v up_o of_o worm_n and_o consume_v to_o dust_n and_o ash_n can_v rise_v again_o in_o the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o come_v forth_o in_o so_o fresh_a and_o glorious_a a_o form_n &_o manner_n this_o reason_n in_o no_o wise_a be_v able_a to_o conceive_v only_a faith_n can_v comprehend_v it_o and_o therefore_o still_o meditate_v upon_o the_o article_n of_o thy_o faith_n and_o diligent_o weigh_v and_o consider_v in_o thy_o mind_n all_o the_o several_a part_n of_o the_o same_o with_o a_o particular_a application_n thereof_o unto_o thyself_o chap._n iii_o how_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v to_o be_v call_v on_o and_o comfort_v be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n now_o dear_a brother_n be_v the_o time_n that_o thou_o must_v fight_v that_o good_a fight_n and_o lie_v hold_v on_o eternal_a life_n now_o therefore_o fight_v manful_o and_o courageous_o keep_v thy_o stand_n diligent_o &_o lay_v hold_v fast_o on_o christ_n jesus_n that_o none_o take_v away_o thy_o crown_n fix_v steadfast_o in_o thy_o mind_n the_o promise_n of_o christ_n thy_o redeemer_n i_o be_o say_v he_o the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n 11.25_o joh._n 11.25_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o i_o shall_v live_v and_o shall_v not_o die_v for_o ever_o christ_n have_v take_v our_o nature_n upon_o he_o with_o all_o those_o defect_n and_o infirmity_n whereto_o we_o be_v subject_a and_o die_v upon_o the_o altar_n of_o his_o cross_n have_v offer_v up_o himself_o a_o full_a and_o perfect_a sacrifice_n oblation_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n he_o it_o be_v that_o by_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n have_v purge_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o that_o true_o and_o unfeigned_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o this_o thy_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n will_v in_o no_o wise_n forsake_v thou_o he_o it_o be_v that_o undoubted_o care_v for_o thou_o to_o save_v protect_v and_o deliver_v thou_o nothing_o therefore_o shall_v touch_v thou_o nor_o prevail_v against_o thou_o to_o hurt_v thou_o the_o foundation_n of_o god_n remain_v sure_a have_v this_o seal_n 2.19_o 2._o tim._n 2.19_o the_o lord_n know_v who_o be_v he_o christ_n say_v my_o sheep_n 10.27_o john_n 10.27_o hear_v my_o voice_n and_o i_o know_v they_o and_o they_o follow_v i_o and_o i_o give_v unto_o they_o eternal_a life_n and_o they_o shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o be_v able_a to_o take_v they_o out_o of_o my_o hand_n my_o father_n that_o give_v they_o unto_o i_o a_o great_a than_o all_o and_o none_o be_v able_a to_o take_v they_o out_o of_o my_o father_n hand_n i_o and_o my_o father_n be_v one_o wherefore_o dear_a brother_n belove_v in_o christ_n commend_v thy_o soul_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n who_o for_o his_o son_n his_o sake_n doubtless_o do_v entire_o love_v thou_o have_v ransom_v and_o redeem_v thou_o with_o so_o great_a a_o price_n as_o the_o death_n and_o bloodshedding_n of_o his_o only_a son_n cry_v out_o therefore_o confident_o with_o thy_o elder_a brother_n christ_n o_o heavenly_a father_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o so_o great_a a_o price_n lord_n jesus_n receive_v my_o soul_n now_o the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n and_o the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n and_o consolation_n confirm_v and_o strengthen_v thou_o conduct_n and_o lead_v thou_o and_o by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o holy_a angel_n transport_v and_o carry_v thou_o as_o they_o do_v lazarus_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o abraham_n even_o into_o everlasting_a life_n and_o final_o preserve_v and_o keep_v thou_o unto_o that_o most_o joyful_a resurrection_n at_o the_o last_o day_n amen_n a_o sermon_n of_o mortality_n
damnation_n hell_n and_o damnation_n these_o thing_n be_v thuâ—_n offer_v unto_o our_o sight_n the_o at_z length_n a_o man_n begin_v tâ—_n fear_n lest_o haply_o he_o be_v quiâ—_n cast_v out_o from_o the_o face_n &_o favour_n of_o god_n behold_v nothing_o else_o but_o eternal_a dead_a and_o condemnation_n heâ—_n therefore_o man_n have_v need_v 〈◊〉_d be_v courageous_a &_o of_o a_o constant_a heart_n and_o mind_n thâ—â—_n they_o faint_v not_o nor_o give_v aâ—_n place_n unto_o despair_n praâ—_n we_o therefore_o in_o this_o manneâ—_n prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o most_o gracious_a god_n â—_o most_o merciful_a father_n graâ—â—_n we_o beseech_v thou_o that_o by_o thy_o grace_n and_o help_v while_o we_o be_v yet_o in_o health_n and_o prosperity_n we_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v thou_o to_o love_v thy_o holy_a word_n to_o believe_v and_o embrace_v thy_o sweet_a and_o comfortable_a promise_n to_o set_v thou_o before_o we_o as_o the_o scope_n &_o end_n of_o all_o our_o action_n and_o that_o remember_v always_o this_o sharp_a conflict_n and_o encounter_n which_o we_o be_v to_o undergo_v we_o may_v fortify_v and_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o this_o day_n of_o trial_n and_o so_o be_v save_v preserve_v and_o defend_v that_o serve_v and_o fear_v thou_o we_o may_v direct_v all_o our_o do_n to_o thy_o glory_n and_o at_o the_o length_n obtain_v and_o enjoy_v eternal_a life_n which_o thy_o own_o son_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o amen_o chap._n four_o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o remembrance_n of_o our_o sin_n whensoever_o thy_o sin_n shall_v torment_v and_o trouble_v thou_o or_o terrify_v thy_o conscience_n consider_v how_o that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o thy_o sake_n and_o for_o the_o purge_n and_o take_v away_o of_o thy_o sin_n come_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o humble_v himself_o to_o the_o low_a estate_n that_o may_v be_v &_o that_o he_o be_v make_v man_n take_v upon_o he_o thy_o sin_n and_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o of_o his_o own_o voluntaries_n will_v dye_v for_o they_o upon_o the_o cross_n and_o make_v full_a satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o by_o suffer_v most_o grievous_a punishment_n in_o thy_o name_n and_o for_o thy_o sake_n this_o most_o precious_a blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v even_o for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o salvation_n of_o this_o his_o death_n be_v thou_o also_o make_v partaker_n if_o only_o thou_o shall_v believe_v that_o he_o die_v as_o well_o for_o thou_o as_o for_o peter_n and_o paul_n and_o other_o neither_o ought_v thou_o any_o whit_n to_o doubt_v but_o that_o he_o die_v as_o well_o for_o thou_o as_o for_o paul_n for_o in_o that_o thou_o be_v a_o sinner_n even_o in_o this_o respect_n thou_o may_v and_o ought_v to_o be_v comfort_v 9.13_o math._n 9.13_o for_o christ_n come_v not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o to_o call_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n mat._n 9.13_o and_o 1_o of_o tim._n 1.15_o 1.15_o 1_o tim._n 1.15_o it_o be_v a_o true_a say_n say_v saint_n paul_n and_o by_o all_o mean_v worthy_a to_o be_v receive_v that_o jesus_n christ_n come_v into_o the_o world_n to_o save_v sinner_n yea_o admit_v thou_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a sinner_n in_o the_o world_n yet_o doubt_v nothing_o for_o such_o a_o one_o be_v paul_n as_o he_o witness_v of_o himself_o in_o the_o same_o place_n even_o the_o great_a and_o chief_a among_o sinner_n a_o oppressor_n a_o persecutor_n and_o blasphemer_n moreover_o this_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o comfort_v thou_o and_o to_o confirm_v and_o settle_v thy_o mind_n 6.3_o rom._n 6.3_o that_o thou_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n for_o see_v thou_o be_v baptize_v into_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n christ_n his_o death_n shall_v save_v and_o help_v thou_o by_o christ_n his_o death_n thou_o shall_v die_v unto_o thy_o sin_n by_o christ_n hiâ—_n death_n thou_o shall_v receive_v undoubted_a remission_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o all_o thy_o sin_n final_o by_o christ_n his_o death_n thou_o shall_v rise_v again_o unâ—o_v a_o new_a life_n here_o and_o to_o a_o life_n eternal_a and_o everlasting_a in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v supper_n thâ—_n remission_n of_o our_o sin_n confirm_v in_o baptism_n and_o in_o the_o lord_n supper_n for_o baptism_n be_v a_o sure_a token_n and_o pledge_n and_o a_o certain_a covenant_n as_o it_o be_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o favour_n in_o which_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n so_o that_o by_o mean_n of_o it_o thou_o may_v evermore_o have_v a_o quiet_a and_o cheerful_a conscience_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o forgiveness_n and_o pardon_v of_o all_o thy_o sin_n through_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n very_o it_o be_v unto_o thou_o also_o that_o christ_n speak_v in_o the_o institution_n of_o his_o holy_a supper_n wherein_o he_o profess_v and_o witness_v that_o his_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n now_o therefore_o howsoever_o the_o life_n which_o thou_o have_v lead_v have_v not_o be_v altogether_o faultless_a &_o blameless_a noâ—_n in_o all_o respect_v pure_a and_o free_a from_o sin_n yet_o despair_v not_o but_o without_o delay_n fly_v for_o refuge_n &_o succour_n unto_o that_o blood_n of_o he_o which_o be_v thus_o shed_v for_o thy_o sin_n and_o without_o cease_v call_n upon_o his_o name_n and_o thou_o shall_v be_v save_v according_a to_o his_o promise_n 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o rom._n 10.13_o criâ—â—_n out_o unto_o he_o therefore_o and_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o these_o oâ—_n the_o like_a word_n prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o most_o merciful_a god_n and_o father_n of_o alâ—_n mercy_n father_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v favourable_a and_o merciful_a unto_o i_o a_o sinner_n take_v pity_n and_o compassion_n upon_o i_o miserable_a wretch_n and_o speedy_o help_v i_o even_o for_o that_o most_o bitter_a but_o yet_o most_o precious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o only_a son_n our_o redeemer_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n amen_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n o_o lord_n with_o thy_o servant_n deal_v not_o with_o i_o after_o my_o desert_n neither_o do_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o my_o sin_n and_o iniquity_n but_o for_o thy_o infinite_a and_o endless_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n receive_v i_o unto_o thy_o grace_n i_o miserable_a wretched_a weak_a and_o feeble_a creature_n be_o in_o thy_o hand_n in_o thy_o power_n and_o at_o thy_o dispose_n to_o do_v with_o i_o what_o it_o please_v thou_o â—_o most_o mighty_a and_o yet_o mosâ—_n meek_a most_o gentle_a &_o most_o gracious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n leave_v i_o not_o neither_o reject_v and_o cast_v i_o off_o as_o a_o wretch_n that_o be_v quite_o forlorn_a and_o forsake_v i_o be_o thou_o whatsoever_o i_o be_o and_o there_o be_v none_o can_v comfort_v i_o none_o can_v help_v i_o none_o can_v deliver_v i_o but_o thou_o only_o thou_o be_v the_o true_a preservative_n and_o remedy_n against_o all_o evil_n and_o mischief_n and_o against_o all_o infirmity_n and_o sickness_n both_o of_o body_n and_o soul_n thou_o be_v the_o sure_a and_o most_o present_a help_n refuge_n and_o succour_n a_o strong_a hold_n and_o a_o fortress_n and_o castle_n in_o all_o necessity_n 46._o psal_n 46._o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v our_o hope_n and_o strength_n in_o trouble_n psalm_n 46._o in_o thou_o o_o my_o god_n i_o put_v my_o trust_n 31._o psal_n 71._o &_o 31._o let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v nor_o ashamed_a as_o be_v frustrate_a and_o disappoint_v of_o my_o hope_n but_o deliver_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n incline_v thy_o care_n unto_o i_o and_o save_v i_o and_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o be_v thou_o unto_o i_o a_o strong_a rock_n and_o house_n of_o defence_n that_o thou_o may_v save_v i_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o rock_n &_o my_o fortress_n thou_o be_v my_o lord_n and_o my_o god_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n let_v the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n &_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n my_o god_n moreover_o here_o thou_o must_v especial_o be_v admonish_v to_o take_v heed_n that_o the_o suffer_v not_o thyself_o to_o much_o to_o be_v possess_v wiâ—â—_n the_o cogitation_n and_o remembrance_n of_o thy_o sin_n in_o particular_a but_o rather_o if_o thâ—_n same_o shall_v at_o any_o time_n stanâ—_n up_o against_o thou_o set_v beforâ—_n thy_o eyeâ—_n the_o remembrance_n of_o that_o most_o inestimabâ—_n price_n of_o christ_n his_o death_n &_o suffering_n and_o fasten_v thâ—_n same_o into_o thy_o mind_n diligent_o according_a to_o the_o advice_n and_o counsel_n of_o sainâ—_n augustine_n inspice_fw-la vulnerâ—_n pendentis_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la morieâ—tis_fw-la precium_fw-la redimentis_fw-la capaâ—_n habet_fw-la inclinatum_fw-la in_o cruse_a aâ—_n osculandum_fw-la brachia_fw-la extense_n ad_fw-la amplexandum_fw-la totum_fw-la
christ_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o make_v partaker_n of_o god_n mercy_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o ease_v of_o the_o burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n thou_o be_v now_o already_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n with_o christ_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 35_o mat._n 24_o 35_o for_o heaven_n and_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n abide_v for_o ever_o believe_v then_o dear_a brother_n and_o be_v of_o good_a hope_n and_o of_o good_a comfort_n neither_o doubt_n but_o that_o that_o great_a god_n most_o gracious_a and_o most_o merciful_a even_o the_o son_n of_o god_n christ_n jesus_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o for_o thy_o salvation_n be_v make_v man_n yea_o that_o for_o thou_o and_o for_o thy_o sake_n he_o be_v bear_v into_o this_o world_n for_o thy_o sake_n die_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o thy_o sake_n rise_v again_o from_o death_n and_o ascend_v into_o heaven_n and_o perform_v all_o those_o thing_n that_o be_v promise_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o all_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n in_o and_o through_o christ_n be_v yea_o 1.20_o 2_o cor._n 1.20_o and_o amen_o 2._o corinth_n 1.20_o pray_v therefore_o unto_o god_n and_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o nothing_o else_o from_o god_n but_o mere_a grace_n and_o mercy_n &_o that_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n for_o as_o much_o as_o without_o christ_n there_o be_v no_o consolation_n no_o salvation_n no_o hope_n no_o help_n in_o christ_n only_o and_o alone_o be_v all_o comfort_n all_o manner_n of_o refresh_v all_o refuge_n and_o succour_n and_o in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o wholâ—_n mean_v of_o our_o salvation_n in_o he_o be_v all_o grace_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n infinite_o great_a and_o far_o more_o abundant_a than_o any_o man_n can_v wish_v or_o desire_n or_o yet_o comprehend_v the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v to_o give_v unto_o we_o a_o constant_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n to_o believe_v the_o same_o furthermore_o dear_a brother_n i_o warn_v and_o admonish_v thou_o to_o be_v careful_a that_o with_o as_o much_o diligence_n as_o thou_o can_v thou_o withdraw_v thy_o mind_n from_o the_o horrible_a &_o dreadful_a contemplation_n and_o view_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o bend_v all_o thy_o cogitation_n upon_o christ_n alone_o fix_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n whole_o upon_o he_o cleave_v and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n call_v upon_o he_o with_o full_a confidence_n and_o assurance_n and_o commit_v thyself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o as_o much_o as_o in_o he_o thou_o shall_v find_v nothing_o else_o but_o absolute_a and_o perfect_a innocency_n and_o righteousness_n life_n and_o salvation_n all_o which_o be_v derive_v from_o christ_n unto_o thou_o be_v now_o become_v thou_o if_o only_o thou_o will_v acknowledge_v christ_n and_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v thy_o redeemer_n &_o saviour_n and_o the_o author_n and_o worker_n of_o thy_o salvation_n i_o admonish_v thou_o therefore_o again_o and_o again_o and_o i_o urge_v and_o repeat_v the_o same_o often_o not_o without_o cause_n that_o thou_o renew_v not_o in_o thy_o mind_n afresh_o the_o remembrance_n oâ—_n thy_o sin_n neither_o vex_v and_o torment_v thyself_o by_o weigh_v and_o ponder_v too_o exact_o the_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n of_o they_o but_o rather_o have_v thy_o sin_n remove_v far_o away_o set_v before_o thy_o eye_n only_a christ_n crucify_v let_v he_o be_v fix_v fast_o in_o thy_o hart_n let_v thy_o mind_n and_o cogitation_n be_v whole_o upon_o he_o flee_v unto_o he_o with_o full_a assurance_n and_o confidence_n and_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o without_o be_v separate_v from_o he_o at_o any_o time_n by_o this_o mean_n thou_o shall_v prevail_v and_o stand_v fast_o against_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n though_o never_o so_o cruel_a and_o terrible_a call_v unto_o thy_o mind_n with_o how_o great_a humanity_n and_o kindness_n with_o how_o great_a clemency_n and_o gentleness_n &_o with_o how_o great_a meekness_n and_o mildness_n christ_n in_o the_o gospel_n entreat_v and_o also_o receive_v and_o entertain_v all_o sinner_n that_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n &_o that_o desire_a help_n and_o crave_a pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n there_o shall_v thou_o find_v mary_n magdalen_n out_o of_o who_o go_v seven_o devil_n thou_o shall_v see_v there_o one_o of_o the_o thief_n that_o be_v crucify_v with_o he_o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o publican_n thou_o shall_v see_v zacheus_n and_o diverse_a other_o who_o our_o saviour_n christ_n entertain_v with_o wonderful_a meekness_n and_o kindness_n and_o afterward_o pronounce_v they_o to_o be_v free_v and_o set_v at_o liberty_n froâ—_n all_o their_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o heinous_a and_o grievous_a for_o christ_n be_v grace_n â—_o mercy_n consolation_n and_o comfort_n joy_n and_o gladness_n itself_o and_o a_o present_a refugâ—_n and_o succour_n yea_o life_n and_o salvation_n itself_o unto_o aâ—â—_n that_o expect_v and_o hope_v foâ—_n the_o same_o from_o he_o and_o thaâ—_n set_v their_o affiance_n in_o he_o alâ—_n these_o thing_n god_n have_v promise_v for_o christ_n his_o sake_n who_o be_v truth_n itself_o &_o can_v lie_v and_o therefore_o will_v never_o deceive_v we_o never_o disappoint_v we_o never_o forsake_v us._n chap._n vi_o reconciliation_n and_o restitution_n require_v in_o time_n of_o sickness_n if_o not_o perform_v before_o now_o further_o require_v reconciliation_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v while_o thou_o lie_v upon_o thy_o bed_n of_o sickness_n it_o will_v perhaps_o come_v into_o thy_o mind_n how_o thou_o have_v wrong_v and_o injure_v thy_o neighbour_n in_o his_o body_n or_o good_n or_o estimation_n and_o credit_n or_o contrariwise_o how_o he_o have_v injure_v and_o wrong_v thou_o in_o all_o or_o some_o of_o these_o thing_n here_o thou_o must_v do_v as_o christ_n do_v upon_o the_o cross_n thou_o must_v pray_v even_o for_o all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o must_v from_o the_o bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n pardon_n and_o forgive_v all_o wrong_n and_o injury_n if_o thou_o by_o distraction_n and_o slander_n haâ—â—_n be_v wrong_v in_o thy_o gooâ—_n name_n and_o reputation_n thoâ—â—_n must_v even_o from_o thy_o verâ—_n heart_n forgive_v the_o author_n thereof_o and_o pray_v for_o theâ—â—_n with_o s._n steven_n act._n 7.60_o lord_n lie_v not_o this_o sin_n to_o theâ—_n charge_n 7.60_o act._n 7.60_o and_o with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o upon_o the_o cross_n 23.24_o luke_n 23.24_o father_n forgive_v they_o they_o know_v not_o what_o they_o do_v if_o on_o the_o contrary_a thou_o have_v slander_v other_o and_o wrong_v they_o in_o their_o good_a name_n and_o credit_n it_o behoove_v thou_o with_o all_o convenient_a speed_n to_o seek_v reconciliation_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a at_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o party_n so_o offend_v if_o any_o thing_n of_o thou_o have_v be_v take_v away_o by_o they_o thou_o shall_v not_o with_o dolence_n fierceness_n or_o cruâ—â—tie_n exact_a and_o require_v the_o â—â—me_n again_o require_v restitution_n in_o time_n of_o sickness_n require_v and_o if_o thou_o â—ave_n either_o by_o fraud_n or_o violence_n take_v away_o from_o oâ—hers_n if_o thou_o can_v make_v â—estitution_n or_o cause_n restitution_n to_o be_v make_v and_o do_v not_o â—n_v any_o wise_a hide_n or_o conceal_v any_o thing_n but_o confess_v the_o same_o and_o be_v sorry_a for_o the_o wrong_n commit_v and_o desire_v pardon_n first_o at_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n &_o then_o of_o the_o party_n or_o party_n wrong_v and_o offend_v if_o the_o party_n who_o thou_o have_v wrong_v be_v dead_a make_v restitution_n unto_o their_o child_n or_o other_o their_o heir_n executor_n or_o administrator_n if_o thou_o have_v do_v wrong_n or_o oppression_n and_o thou_o know_v not_o to_o whâ—_n thou_o have_v do_v it_o in_o steaâ—_n the_o party_n themselves_o thâ—_n haste_v the_o poor_a and_o need_v unto_o who_o thou_o may_v give_v cheerful_o and_o make_v restitution_n so_o 〈◊〉_d zacheus_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o luke_n 19.8_o aâ—â—_n the_o same_o be_v the_o counsel_n thâ—_n daniel_n give_v unto_o nebâ—chadnezar_n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o dan._n 4.24_o â—_o breake_o off_o his_o sin_n by_o righteousness_n and_o his_o iniquity_n by_o mercy_n towards_o the_o poor_a if_o it_o bâ—_n so_o that_o through_o poverty_n and_o want_n thou_o can_v noâ—_n make_v restitution_n it_o shall_v bâ—_n sufficient_a if_o thou_o do_v it_o in_o desire_n and_o affect_v when_o thoâ—_n can_v not_o do_v it_o in_o deed_n and_o effect_n 8.12_o 2_o cor._n 8.12_o if_o only_o there_o be_v a_o willing_a mind_n it_o be_v accept_v before_o god_n according_a to_o that_o a_o maâ—_n â—ath_v not_o according_a to_o that_o he_o â—ath_v not_o 2._o cor._n 8.12_o in_o case_n â—f_a want_n and_o poverty_n then_o â—_o shall_v be_v enough_o for_o thou_o 〈◊〉_d first_o thou_o have_v a_o will_n and_o â—esire_v to_o make_v restitution_n â—or_a the_o wrong_n
and_o put_v to_o death_n now_o then_o unto_o as_o many_o as_o believe_v in_o christ_n death_n be_v utter_o vanquish_v and_o be_v dead_a as_o it_o be_v there_o be_v nothing_o now_o in_o death_n that_o be_v dreadful_a or_o to_o be_v fear_v beside_o only_a a_o certain_a image_n and_o appearance_n as_o a_o serpent_n that_o be_v dead_a retain_v his_o wont_a form_n which_o be_v dreadful_a and_o terrible_a but_o yet_o have_v no_o strength_n or_o power_n in_o himself_o to_o hurt_v and_o even_o as_o by_o that_o brazen_a serpent_n which_o moses_n set_v up_o in_o the_o wilderness_n so_o oft_o as_o it_o be_v behold_v and_o look_v on_o the_o fiery_a serpent_n wherewith_o the_o jew_n be_v bite_v and_o sting_v be_v by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o lord_n smite_v that_o they_o die_v so_o as_o the_o people_n can_v not_o be_v infect_v with_o their_o poison_n even_o so_o our_o death_n die_v as_o it_o be_v and_o be_v make_v harmless_a and_o in_o no_o wise_a to_o be_v fear_v if_o only_o with_o the_o 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life_n into_o life_n immortal_a and_o unto_o the_o society_n and_o company_n of_o christ_n himself_o and_o of_o all_o his_o holy_a saint_n and_o angel_n chap._n x._o a_o remedy_n against_o the_o fear_n and_o horror_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n that_o malicious_a &_o wicked_a spirit_n the_o devil_n and_o satan_n here_o doubtless_o will_v also_o cast_v into_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n a_o care_n and_o fear_v also_o concern_v their_o predestination_n by_o suggest_v unto_o they_o these_o or_o the_o like_a horrible_a and_o dreadful_a cogitatation_n what_o if_o for_o all_o this_o thou_o do_v not_o please_v god_n what_o if_o god_n have_v reject_v thou_o and_o cast_v thou_o out_o of_o his_o favour_n or_o how_o know_v thou_o thyself_o to_o be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o god_n have_v elect_v and_o choose_v unto_o eternal_a life_n these_o and_o the_o like_a dangerous_a tentation_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o offer_v themselves_o which_o indeed_o be_v very_o hard_a and_o 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wherein_o he_o have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o father_n unto_o i_o how_o shall_v i_o not_o expect_v and_o look_v for_o all_o good_a from_o he_o how_o shall_v i_o not_o promise_v unto_o myself_o all_o the_o favour_n that_o he_o can_v show_v i_o and_o all_o the_o good_a that_o possible_o he_o can_v do_v unto_o i_o how_o shall_v not_o his_o good_a will_n and_o affection_n be_v most_o ready_o incline_v towards_o i_o what_o need_v to_o say_v much_o in_o this_o case_n it_o be_v a_o thing_n both_o foolish_a and_o also_o dangerous_a to_o give_v way_n unto_o such_o thought_n concern_v predestination_n it_o behove_v thou_o rather_o to_o prevent_v to_o avert_v &_o turn_v away_o and_o so_o to_o overcome_v these_o cogitation_n with_o other_o consideration_n wherewith_o god_n will_v have_v thy_o mind_n occupy_v as_o namely_o those_o that_o christ_n himself_o have_v prescribe_v in_o the_o gospel_n where_o he_o say_v that_o whosoever_o believe_v in_o he_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_n perish_v 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sugge_v unto_o his_o mind_n whole_a cartlode_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o he_o do_v aggravate_v the_o same_o as_o much_o as_o possible_a may_v be_v that_o so_o by_o the_o heinousness_n and_o greatness_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o may_v cause_v he_o to_o stand_v in_o doubt_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o pardon_n &_o so_o drive_v he_o to_o despair_v here_o also_o be_v sure_a to_o stand_v fast_o and_o to_o resist_v manful_o and_o when_o the_o enemy_n in_o this_o manner_n set_v upon_o thou_o entertain_v he_o and_o repel_v he_o with_o these_o or_o the_o like_a word_n true_a it_o be_v i_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v as_o exceed_v great_a and_o grievous_a sinner_n but_o christ_n who_o be_v not_o guilty_a of_o any_o sin_n who_o be_v also_o that_o unspotted_a lamb_n in_o who_o mouth_n be_v find_v no_o guile_n he_o have_v suffer_v most_o bitter_a &_o cruel_a death_n for_o all_o my_o sin_n how_o manifold_a &_o how_o great_a soever_o they_o be_v they_o be_v all_o discharge_v by_o he_o he_o have_v make_v full_a and_o perfect_a satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o christ_n his_o death_n be_v a_o sufficient_a atonement_n and_o propitiation_n for_o all_o my_o sin_n 53.4_o esay_n 53.4_o christ_n true_o and_o indeed_o have_v bear_v my_o infirmity_n christ_n true_o and_o indeed_o have_v carry_v my_o sorrow_n he_o be_v wound_v for_o my_o transgression_n he_o be_v break_v for_o my_o iniquity_n and_o by_o his_o stripe_n i_o be_o heal_v he_o have_v take_v upon_o he_o all_o my_o sin_n so_o that_o now_o though_o they_o have_v be_v never_o so_o many_o yet_o now_o i_o acknowledge_v not_o any_o i_o thank_v my_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n who_o in_o his_o own_o body_n and_o in_o his_o own_o person_n have_v discharge_v and_o make_v payment_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o christ_n 3_o temptation_n of_o christ_n three_o the_o jew_n seek_v to_o tempt_v christ_n with_o the_o horror_n of_o hell_n and_o eternal_a damnation_n when_o they_o object_v unto_o he_o and_o say_v he_o trust_v in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v deliver_v he_o let_v he_o deliver_v he_o if_o he_o will_v have_v he_o as_o if_o they_o shall_v say_v all_o his_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o god_n shall_v be_v vain_a and_o frustrate_a god_n have_v forsake_v he_o and_o reject_v he_o he_o hate_v and_o abhor_v he_o and_o he_o will_v cast_v he_o down_o headlong_o into_o hell_n &_o condemn_v he_o everlasting_o whensoever_o then_o that_o tempter_n do_v urge_v and_o trouble_v thou_o with_o such_o like_a temptation_n take_v heed_n thou_o move_v not_o one_o foot_n for_o all_o that_o fear_v not_o nor_o be_v afraid_a let_v not_o these_o temptation_n trouble_v thou_o which_o he_o present_v unto_o thou_o though_o the_o same_o be_v never_o so_o sore_a &_o grievous_a but_o shake_v they_o off_o and_o banish_v out_o of_o thy_o mind_n both_o the_o fear_n of_o sin_n of_o death_n and_o of_o hell_n for_o they_o have_v no_o right_a nor_o power_n over_o thou_o if_o so_o be_v only_o thou_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o christ_n lay_v hold_v upon_o he_o and_o commit_v thyself_o whole_o to_o he_o christ_n be_v thou_o he_o have_v give_v and_o bestow_v himself_o whole_o upon_o thou_o and_o for_o thou_o he_o have_v by_o a_o inestimable_a price_n redeem_v thou_o and_o deliver_v thou_o from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o devil_n &_o from_o eternal_a damnation_n christ_n here_o be_v become_v thy_o life_n thy_o righteousness_n and_o innocence_n only_o see_v that_o thy_o heart_n &_o mind_n be_v not_o by_o any_o tentation_n withdraw_v nor_o remove_v from_o christ_n crucify_v if_o thou_o cleave_v &_o stick_v fast_o unto_o christ_n thou_o be_v safe_a against_o all_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n as_o be_v place_v and_o set_v upon_o a_o most_o high_a tower_n and_o upon_o a_o most_o strong_a and_o invincible_a rock_n so_o as_o thou_o may_v bold_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n a_o true_a type_n of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 16.8_o psal_n 16.8_o i_o have_v see_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o i_o for_o he_o be_v on_o my_o right_a hand_n the_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v therefore_o be_v my_o heart_n glad_a and_o my_o tongue_n also_o rejoice_v &_o moreover_o my_o flesh_n also_o shall_v rest_v in_o hope_n for_o thou_o will_v not_o leâ—â—_n my_o soul_n in_o grave_n neither_o 〈◊〉_d thou_o suffer_v thy_o holy_a one_o to_o see_v corruption_n thou_o have_v show_v i_o the_o path_n of_o life_n and_o thou_o shall_v fill_v i_o with_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o countenance_n for_o in_o thy_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o at_o thy_o right_a hand_n there_o be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o by_o such_o a_o faith_n in_o christ_n thou_o be_v make_v the_o child_n of_o god_n 3.26_o gal._n 3.26_o brother_n and_o fellow_n heir_n with_o christ_n and_o partaker_n with_o he_o of_o eternal_a life_n 1.12_o joh._n 1.12_o this_o faith_n justifi_v the_o righteous_a that_o be_v all_o even_a as_o many_o as_o believe_v in_o christ_n by_o this_o faith_n thou_o be_v make_v the_o bless_a son_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o as_o soon_o as_o thou_o departe_v hence_o thou_o shall_v enter_v assure_o into_o the_o celestial_a kingdom_n 25.34_o mat._n 25.34_o which_o god_n have_v prepare_v for_o all_o his_o elect_a child_n from_o before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n now_o if_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o temptation_n thy_o faith_n begin_v for_o all_o this_o to_o waver_v and_o stagger_v if_o thou_o perceive_v that_o thou_o do_v not_o bear_v so_o meek_o and_o patient_o as_o thou_o shall_v the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n and_o his_o hand_n which_o be_v heavy_a upon_o thou_o and_o if_o thou_o feel_v and_o find_v thy_o love_n to_o warâ—_n somewhat_o cold_a &_o thy_o hope_n weak_a and_o slender_a &_o thereupon_o fear_v that_o as_o yeâ—_n thou_o be_v not_o at_o agreement_n with_o god_n but_o that_o he_o be_v still_o displease_v with_o thou_o this_o temptation_n indeed_o be_v very_o sore_a and_o grievous_a and_o full_a of_o difficulty_n but_o yâ—â—_n dear_a brother_n think_v thou_o with_o thyself_o and_o consider_v how_o that_o christ_n have_v sustain_v for_o thou_o a_o far_o more_o invincible_a &_o intolerable_a tentation_n wherein_o appear_v no_o help_n nor_o comfort_n no_o defence_n nor_o succour_n when_o he_o cry_v out_o my_o god_n 27.46_o mat._n 27.46_o my_o god_n why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o o_o horrible_a and_o cruel_a temptation_n o_o how_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a and_o how_o cruel_a &_o rigorous_a be_v that_o death_n which_o he_o do_v undergo_v for_o we_o to_o the_o end_n that_o he_o may_v make_v the_o way_n of_o affliction_n easy_a unto_o we_o see_v then_o christ_n willing_o submit_v himself_o unto_o these_o and_o plunge_v himself_o in_o these_o so_o horrible_a and_o intolerable_a misery_n and_o distress_n and_o that_o by_o the_o will_n &_o appointment_n of_o our_o most_o love_a &_o heavenly_a father_n he_o know_v doubtless_o &_o accept_v also_o our_o infirmity_n &_o weakness_n he_o very_o be_v full_a of_o compassion_n and_o he_o will_v in_o no_o wise_a deal_n strict_o with_o we_o but_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v many_o thing_n unto_o our_o weakness_n 103.14_o psal_n 103.14_o for_o he_o know_v whereof_o we_o be_v make_v he_o remember_v that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n etc._n etc._n psal_n 103.14_o be_v it_o not_o he_o also_o who_o call_v all_o man_n unto_o he_o say_v come_v unto_o i_o all_o that_o labour_n and_o be_v heavy_a lade_v 11.28_o mat._n 11.28_o and_o i_o will_v ease_v you_o i_o pray_v you_o what_o great_a or_o more_o large_a and_o ample_a or_o more_o comfortable_a a_o promise_n can_v there_o be_v then_o this_o many_o thing_n there_o be_v indeed_o which_o molest_v and_o trouble_v a_o man_n especial_o in_o time_n of_o sickness_n among_o which_o what_o can_v more_o grievous_o terrify_v or_o more_o cruel_o torment_v and_o perplex_v the_o conscience_n of_o a_o man_n overwhelm_v with_o his_o sin_n then_o when_o he_o doubt_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o fear_v lest_o god_n turn_v away_o his_o face_n from_o he_o and_o have_v reject_v and_o cast_v he_o off_o when_o he_o can_v conceive_v a_o steadfast_a and_o assure_a confidence_n in_o god_n mercy_n and_o love_n towards_o he_o but_o he_o imagine_v himself_o to_o be_v cut_v off_o and_o cast_v away_o as_o a_o member_n that_o be_v dry_a and_o wither_a here_o sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n be_v thou_o present_a at_o hand_n with_o thy_o aid_n and_o succour_v for_o here_o indeed_o be_v need_n of_o comfort_v and_o refresh_v lest_o such_o violent_a and_o horrible_a wave_n and_o storm_n as_o these_o overwhelm_v wretched_a man_n and_o utter_o drown_v he_o &_o swallow_v he_o up_o but_o for_o all_o this_o behold_v we_o have_v no_o cause_n either_o of_o doubt_n or_o fear_n christ_n be_v not_o vain_a nor_o
untrue_a in_o his_o word_n he_o will_v assure_o in_o due_a time_n make_v his_o promise_n to_o appear_v he_o will_v help_v refresh_v and_o comfort_v us._n whensoever_o then_o thy_o faith_n &_o thy_o hope_n be_v not_o firm_a &_o steadfast_a as_o it_o shall_v be_v when_o thou_o see_v and_o perceive_v thy_o heart_n smite_v with_o fear_n and_o terror_n &_o when_o thou_o find_v in_o thyself_o that_o thou_o begin_v to_o doubt_v of_o god_n mercy_n and_o that_o thou_o have_v little_a or_o no_o faith_n at_o all_o forthwith_o call_v upon_o god_n for_o help_v as_o peter_n do_v when_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v and_o to_o be_v drown_v math._n 14.30_o implore_v and_o crave_v for_o mercy_n from_o he_o 14.30_o mat._n 14.30_o and_o deplore_v and_o lament_v thy_o unbelief_n and_o incredulity_n before_o he_o request_v &_o desire_v his_o help_n with_o earnest_a prayer_n and_o entreaty_n and_o he_o will_v ease_v thou_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v thou_o and_o thereupon_o thou_o shall_v glorify_v &_o praise_v he_o 50.15_o psal_n 50.15_o god_n have_v undertake_v to_o do_v it_o and_o he_o will_v do_v it_o only_o see_v that_o thou_o cease_v not_o to_o call_v upon_o he_o beg_v &_o crave_v incessant_o with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n proceed_v from_o the_o very_a bottom_n of_o thy_o heart_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o almighty_a god_n the_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n &_o the_o god_n of_o all_o comfort_n that_o he_o will_v not_o turn_v his_o face_n from_o thou_o cry_v out_o with_o the_o disciple_n 17.5_o luke_n 17.5_o lord_n increase_v my_o faith_n and_o with_o the_o father_n of_o the_o lunatic_a child_n lord_n i_o believe_v help_v my_o unbelief_n 9.24_o mar._n 9.24_o prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o lord_n make_v haste_n to_o help_v i_o before_o i_o be_v press_v down_o with_o this_o heavy_a burden_n and_o overwhelm_v with_o the_o same_o thy_o mercy_n be_v above_o all_o thy_o work_n o_o most_o meek_a most_o merciful_a and_o most_o gracious_a father_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n my_o refuge_n and_o deliverer_n enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n christ_n be_v my_o righteousness_n 1.30_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n he_o it_o be_v that_o for_o i_o and_o for_o my_o sake_n have_v endure_v yea_o and_o most_o willing_o have_v offer_v himself_o to_o die_v a_o most_o sharp_a and_o cruel_a death_n let_v these_o thing_n move_v thou_o and_o prevail_v with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o all_o mercy_n for_o this_o christ_n thy_o son_n his_o sake_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o confirm_v and_o strengthen_v my_o heart_n with_o true_a and_o steadfast_a faith_n in_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n and_o comfort_v i_o with_o the_o consolation_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o so_o i_o may_v have_v the_o fruition_n of_o true_a and_o perfect_a joy_n in_o christ_n jesus_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n in_o this_o manner_n labour_v and_o wrestle_v and_o fight_v &_o strive_v with_o thy_o own_o weakness_n yea_o and_o accuse_v and_o bewail_v unto_o god_n thy_o unbelief_n and_o faintheartedness_n if_o thou_o shall_v withal_o lay_v hold_n on_o christ_n and_o shall_v cleave_v and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o with_o fervent_a and_o incessant_a prayer_n crave_v and_o desire_v his_o help_n that_o he_o substitute_v himself_o as_o it_o be_v in_o thy_o stead_n will_v supply_v whatsoever_o be_v want_v unto_o thou_o if_o thou_o shall_v do_v this_o then_o behold_v all_o be_v well_o with_o thou_o then_o there_o be_v no_o danger_n thou_o be_v safe_a enough_o for_o as_o much_o as_o there_o be_v little_a difference_n between_o these_o two_o between_o belief_n in_o christ_n &_o a_o fervent_a or_o earnest_a desire_n to_o believe_v how_o weak_a therefore_o and_o fainthearted_a soever_o thou_o be_v let_v this_o comfort_n and_o relieve_v thou_o that_o god_n will_v and_o command_v thou_o in_o thy_o great_a trouble_n and_o distress_n to_o call_v upon_o he_o 50.15_o psal_n 50.15_o and_o that_o he_o have_v promise_v if_o thou_o do_v call_v upon_o he_o he_o will_v hear_v thou_o and_o help_v thou_o moreover_o as_o nothing_o be_v or_o can_v be_v more_o just_o and_o rightful_o desire_v of_o god_n then_o true_a faith_n so_o he_o hear_v no_o prayer_n soon_o nor_o more_o willing_o than_o that_o which_o a_o man_n pour_v forth_o find_v no_o goodness_n in_o himself_o acknowledge_v his_o own_o weakness_n and_o wretchedness_n deplore_a and_o lament_v his_o own_o incredulity_n and_o unbelief_n &_o with_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n and_o often_o sigh_n and_o groan_n desire_v and_o beg_v for_o faith_n to_o be_v give_v he_o these_o desire_n and_o request_n these_o sigh_n &_o groan_n these_o prayer_n this_o little_a faith_n though_o it_o be_v never_o so_o little_a or_o so_o slender_a it_o be_v very_o a_o clear_a spark_n of_o that_o holy_a fire_n it_o be_v the_o good_a seed_n of_o god_n which_o can_v in_o no_o wise_a spring_n up_o in_o we_o but_o by_o the_o effectual_a work_n of_o god_n who_o by_o his_o prophet_n esay_n thus_o speak_v concern_v christ_n that_o he_o will_v not_o quench_v the_o smoke_a flax_n 42.3_o esay_n 42.3_o nor_o bruise_v the_o break_a reed_n wherefore_o see_v thou_o believe_v steadfast_o in_o christ_n thy_o saviour_n or_o else_o pray_v hearty_o and_o fervent_o that_o thou_o may_v believe_v lament_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n and_o complain_v unto_o god_n of_o thy_o unbelief_n if_o thou_o do_v this_o thou_o need_v not_o doubt_v but_o that_o thou_o be_v accept_v and_o repute_v righteous_a before_o god_n and_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n who_o not_o in_o vain_a lay_v upon_o christ_n his_o only_a son_n our_o weakness_n and_o our_o sin_n in_o the_o five_o chapter_n of_o s._n matthew_n his_o gospel_n christ_n himself_o say_v 5._o math._n 5._o that_o bless_a be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n bless_v be_v they_o that_o mourn_v and_o bless_v be_v they_o that_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o righteousness_n these_o thing_n christian_n brother_n be_v speak_v unto_o thou_o &_o do_v proper_o belong_v to_o thou_o thou_o be_v humble_v and_o cast_v down_o thou_o be_v poor_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n and_o in_o thy_o own_o conceit_n even_o poor_a in_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n thou_o mourn_v and_o be_v grieve_v and_o vex_v from_o thy_o very_a heart_n for_o thy_o lewd_a and_o wicked_a life_n former_o spend_v thou_o do_v hunger_n &_o thirst_n for_o righteousness_n desire_v to_o have_v faith_n whereby_o thou_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o save_v be_v of_o good_a cheer_n and_o comfort_v thyself_o thou_o shall_v have_v that_o thou_o desire_v thou_o be_v even_o now_o already_o become_v righteous_a before_o god_n and_o hereupon_o thou_o may_v bold_o by_o the_o example_n of_o saint_n steven_n 7.59_o act._n 7.59_o act._n 7._o and_o of_o christ_n himself_o also_o 23.46_o luke_n 23.46_o luk._n 23._o commend_v thy_o spirit_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n thy_o heavenly_a father_n say_v prayer_n a_o prayer_n o_o most_o merciful_a and_o love_a father_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n or_o rather_o thy_o spirit_n for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o have_v make_v it_o and_o inspire_v it_o and_o place_v it_o in_o this_o earthly_a tabernacle_n of_o my_o body_n commit_v the_o same_o only_a unto_o my_o charge_n and_o custody_n for_o a_o short_a time_n for_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v thy_o own_o proper_a image_n make_v after_o thy_o own_o similitude_n and_o likeness_n and_o for_o as_o much_o also_o as_o for_o its_o sake_n and_o to_o redeem_v it_o thou_o only_o beget_v son_n have_v vouchsafe_v to_o shed_v his_o most_o precious_a blood_n this_o spirit_n of_o thou_o i_o say_v i_o commend_v again_o and_o again_o into_o thy_o hand_n o_o most_o gracious_a father_n thou_o god_n of_o all_o mercy_n thine_a i_o be_o whatsoever_o i_o be_o receive_v thy_o own_o i_o beseech_v thou_o save_o preserve_v defend_v and_o keep_v it_o and_o final_o of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v unto_o it_o everlasting_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o true_a son_n and_o our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n chap._n xiii_o a_o short_a admonition_n touch_v the_o make_n and_o ordain_v of_o last_o will_n and_o testament_n it_o be_v to_o be_v wish_v that_o while_o man_n be_v in_o sound_n and_o perfect_a health_n they_o will_v be_v careful_a to_o set_v in_o order_n all_o their_o worldly_a affair_n and_o by_o their_o will_n and_o bequest_n or_o otherwise_o to_o dispose_v of_o their_o temporal_a estate_n and_o of_o such_o earthly_a blessing_n as_o god_n have_v lend_v they_o weigh_v and_o remember_v the_o frailty_n and_o uncertainty_n of_o this_o present_a life_n lest_o if_o perhaps_o they_o defer_v this_o business_n unto_o the_o last_o moment_n and_o period_n of_o their_o life_n they_o be_v prevent_v by_o death_n or_o at_o the_o least_o wise_a hinder_v by_o extremity_n of_o
torment_n pardon_v and_o forgive_v thou_o thy_o sin_n for_o there_o be_v no_o other_o satisfaction_n nor_o other_o recompense_n for_o thy_o sin_n but_o only_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n in_o this_o case_n god_n regard_v nothing_o else_o neither_o do_v he_o accept_v of_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o of_o his_o belove_a son_n he_o be_v that_o lamb_n of_o god_n which_o only_o take_v away_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o word_n 1.29_o joh._n 1.29_o 2.2_o 1_o joh._n 2.2_o he_o be_v a_o sufficient_a perfect_a and_o absolute_a sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n as_o for_o thy_o pain_n or_o sickness_n or_o whatsoever_o torment_n or_o affliction_n be_v the_o same_o never_o so_o great_a or_o intolerable_a they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o make_v satisfaction_n &_o recompense_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o lest_o of_o thy_o sin_n much_o less_o than_o can_v the_o same_o deserve_v salvation_n as_o saint_n paul_n witness_v i_o account_v say_v he_o that_o the_o affliction_n of_o this_o present_a time_n be_v not_o worthy_a of_o the_o glory_n that_o shall_v be_v show_v unto_o us._n 8.18_o rom._n 8.18_o no_o creature_n either_o in_o heaven_n or_o in_o earth_n no_o man_n nor_o angel_n be_v able_a to_o papacifie_v or_o to_o mitigate_v and_o assuage_v the_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n of_o god_n the_o father_n much_o less_o than_o be_v this_o sickness_n of_o thou_o and_o this_o momentanie_n affliction_n able_a to_o do_v it_o yea_o that_o more_o be_v he_o that_o must_v pacify_v the_o wrath_n and_o indignation_n of_o almighty_a god_n and_o so_o reconcile_v god_n unto_o man_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o he_o shall_v be_v both_o god_n and_o man_n be_v to_o undertake_v and_o deal_v yea_o and_o to_o make_v intercession_n and_o atonement_n between_o god_n offend_v and_o displease_v and_o man_n stand_v guilty_a and_o condemn_v therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o the_o son_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v make_v man_n that_o in_o his_o body_n and_o in_o his_o flesh_n he_o may_v satisfy_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n his_o father_n by_o his_o suffering_n for_o we_o and_o so_o save_v and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o same_o as_o the_o prophet_n witness_v say_v 53.4.6.8_o esa_n 53.4.6.8_o he_o have_v bear_v our_o iniquity_n and_o carry_v our_o sorrow_n and_o again_o the_o lord_n have_v lay_v upon_o he_o the_o iniquity_n of_o we_o all_o and_o again_o for_o the_o transgression_n of_o my_o people_n be_v he_o plague_v and_o saint_n peter_n tell_v we_o 2.24_o 1._o pet._n 2.24_o that_o his_o own_o self_n bear_v our_o sin_n in_o his_o body_n on_o the_o cross_n and_o that_o by_o his_o stripe_n we_o be_v heal_v for_o thy_o lord_n christ_n his_o sake_n it_o be_v then_o that_o thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v thou_o and_o for_o no_o other_o thing_n in_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o no_o affliction_n nor_o suffering_n though_o never_o so_o hard_a and_o sharp_a christ_n only_o and_o alone_o be_v our_o righteousness_n our_o satisfaction_n &_o redemption_n out_o health_n and_o salvation_n 5.21_o 2._o cor._n 5.21_o he_o god_n make_v sin_n for_o we_o who_o know_v no_o sin_n that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v righteous_a yea_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o wherefore_o if_o thou_o believe_v steadfast_o 1.12_o john_n 1.12_o thou_o be_v now_o already_o the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o if_o thou_o be_v the_o child_n of_o god_n than_o be_v thou_o also_o the_o heir_n of_o god_n and_o coheir_n together_o with_o christ_n 8.17_o rom._n 8.17_o as_o saint_n paul_n witness_v rom._n 8._o now_o if_o eternal_a life_n be_v the_o inheritance_n of_o god_n child_n &_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n 6.23_o rom._n 6.23_o as_o s._n paul_n call_v it_o sure_o thou_o can_v not_o deserve_v it_o by_o any_o suffering_n of_o pain_n or_o sickness_n but_o god_n will_v therefore_o have_v thou_o torment_v and_o vex_v with_o this_o sickness_n that_o so_o thy_o old_a man_n may_v be_v subdue_v and_o overcome_v repress_v and_o keep_v under_o yea_o mortify_a and_o put_v to_o death_n as_o it_o be_v that_o so_o at_o length_n it_o may_v cease_v to_o offend_v and_o that_o will_v be_v final_o at_o the_o last_o by_o the_o death_n of_o the_o body_n and_o for_o this_o cause_n be_v we_o to_o undergo_v this_o death_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v depart_v out_o and_o enter_v into_o eternal_a bliss_n for_o this_o death_n of_o we_o be_v the_o gate_n unto_o eternal_a life_n then_o and_o thereby_o at_o the_o length_n we_o be_v and_o shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o all_o calamity_n misery_n and_o trouble_n and_o from_o all_o error_n deceit_n and_o suggestion_n of_o the_o devil_n neither_o shall_v we_o any_o more_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o most_o loathsome_a filthiness_n of_o our_o sin_n neither_o shall_v we_o be_v seduce_v any_o more_o or_o mislead_v into_o heresy_n and_o error_n nor_o cast_v headlong_o into_o any_o despair_n or_o doubt_v then_o shall_v be_v a_o end_n of_o all_o misery_n and_o adversity_n and_o of_o all_o trouble_n and_o danger_n then_o rest_v in_o the_o lord_n we_o shall_v enjoy_v everlasting_a life_n and_o joy_n without_o end_n and_o therefore_o death_n be_v in_o no_o wise_a to_o be_v abhor_v nor_o fear_v nay_o rather_o the_o same_o be_v earnest_o to_o be_v wish_v for_o and_o desire_v forasmuch_o as_o thereby_o we_o pass_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n and_o it_o be_v most_o true_a which_o saint_n paul_n say_v 8.28_o rom._n 8.28_o that_o unto_o the_o godly_a all_o thing_n work_v together_o for_o good_a sith_o that_o death_n itself_o a_o thing_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o world_n of_o all_o other_o most_o hateful_a and_o most_o hideous_a and_o horrible_a be_v become_v unto_o the_o faithful_a most_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a and_o most_o joyful_a and_o acceptable_a although_o our_o old_a adam_n that_o be_v this_o flesh_n of_o we_o do_v abhor_v it_o and_o by_o all_o mean_n fly_v from_o it_o yea_o and_o tremble_v for_o fear_n of_o it_o yet_o notwithstanding_o the_o inward_a man_n be_v ready_a &_o cheerful_a yea_o glad_a and_o willing_a to_o undergo_v it_o forasmuch_o as_o thereby_o he_o see_v &_o know_v that_o he_o be_v free_v and_o deliver_v from_o the_o mire_n and_o filthiness_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o corruption_n from_o all_o pain_n and_o grief_n and_o all_o care_n and_o trouble_n and_o also_o obtain_v a_o passage_n &_o entrance_n into_o everlasting_a bliss_n and_o glory_n before_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o lamb_n christ_n jesus_n in_o who_o presence_n be_v the_o fullness_n of_o joy_n 16.11_o psal_n 16.11_o and_o at_o who_o right_a hand_n be_v pleasure_n for_o evermore_o psal_n 16.11_o chap._n ii_o how_o to_o comfort_v such_o as_o be_v in_o apparent_a danger_n of_o death_n good_a brother_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n lift_v up_o thy_o heart_n and_o raise_v up_o thy_o spirit_n for_o behold_v the_o day_n of_o thy_o redemption_n and_o dissolution_n draw_v nigh_o thy_o most_o gracious_a and_o love_a father_n in_o great_a mercy_n towards_o thou_o do_v now_o call_v for_o thou_o out_o of_o this_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a life_n to_o translate_v and_o convey_v thou_o unto_o himself_o unto_o the_o endless_a joy_n of_o the_o heavenly_a life_n and_o therefore_o now_o give_v over_o and_o whole_o commend_v unto_o he_o both_o thyself_o and_o all_o thou_o and_o let_v thy_o will_n and_o he_o will_v be_v all_o one_o say_v within_o thy_o heart_n thy_o will_v be_v do_v o_o god_n my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o not_o i_o cry_v out_o unto_o christ_n thy_o saviour_n with_o the_o good_a thief_n upon_o the_o cross_n remember_v i_o o_o lord_n when_o thou_o come_v into_o thy_o kingdom_n 23.42_o luk._n 23.42_o or_o rather_o now_o that_o thou_o sit_v and_o reign_v in_o thy_o glorious_a kingdom_n cry_v with_o the_o publican_n lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o 18.13_o luk._n 18.13_o a_o most_o miserable_a and_o wretched_a sinner_n cry_v instant_o and_o earnest_o with_o the_o woman_n of_o canaan_n 15.22_o mat._n 15.22_o o_o son_n of_o david_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o when_o thou_o thus_o cry_v doubt_v not_o but_o christ_n will_v hear_v thou_o and_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o thou_o in_o pardon_v and_o forgive_n thee_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o whensoever_o thou_o shall_v depart_v hence_o thou_o shall_v assure_o be_v with_o he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n even_o in_o paradise_n lay_v hold_v therefore_o upon_o this_o thy_o christ_n stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o commit_v thy_o soul_n unto_o he_o as_o unto_o a_o faithful_a creator_n 4.19_o 1._o pet._n 4.19_o with_o this_o thy_o christ_n crucify_v upon_o the_o cross_n cry_v unto_o god_n the_o common_a father_n of_o you_o both_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n david_n 31.1_o psal_n 31.1_o psal_n 31._o in_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o put_v my_o trust_n let_v i_o never_o be_v confound_v deliver_v i_o in_o thy_o
righteousness_n bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n unto_o i_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v i_o be_v thou_o my_o strong_a rock_n and_o house_n of_o defence_n that_o thou_o may_v save_v i_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o rock_n and_o mâ—_n fortress_n and_o strength_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n cry_v also_o with_o david_n 18.1_o psal_n 18.1_o psal_n 18._o thou_o even_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o strength_n and_o my_o fortress_n my_o refuge_n and_o my_o deliverer_n my_o god_n and_o my_o helper_n in_o thou_o will_v i_o trust_v for_o thou_o be_v my_o shield_n the_o â—orn_n also_o of_o my_o salvation_n and_o my_o refuge_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lift_v i_o up_o my_o soul_n o_o god_n in_o thou_o do_v i_o trust_v 25.1_o psal_n 25.1_o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a nor_o confound_v lead_v i_o and_o direct_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n for_o they_o have_v be_v for_o ever_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o my_o manifold_a rebellion_n o_o lord_n but_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n look_v upon_o i_o for_o thy_o goodness_n o_o lord_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n be_v merciful_a unto_o my_o iniquity_n o_o lord_n for_o it_o be_v great_a turn_v thy_o face_n unto_o i_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o deliver_v i_o and_o draw_v i_o out_o of_o my_o trouble_n pardon_v and_o forgive_v i_o all_o my_o offence_n keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v for_o i_o put_v my_o trust_n in_o thou_o if_o in_o this_o manner_n thou_o shall_v with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n call_v upon_o god_n for_o help_v god_n will_v assure_o relieve_v thou_o in_o due_a time_n and_o will_v say_v unto_o thou_o as_o he_o do_v concern_v david_n his_o servant_n 91.14_o psal_n 91.14_o because_o he_o have_v trust_v in_o i_o therefore_o will_v i_o deliver_v he_o i_o will_v therefore_o save_v and_o defend_v he_o because_o he_o have_v know_v my_o name_n he_o have_v call_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o will_v hear_v he_o i_o will_v be_v with_o he_o in_o trouble_n i_o will_v deliver_v he_o and_o after_o glorify_v he_o wherefore_o dear_a brother_n fight_v now_o a_o good_a fight_n fight_v valiant_o and_o courageous_o and_o also_o constant_o and_o steadfast_o as_o become_v a_o true_a christian_a and_o a_o valiant_a soldier_n of_o jesus_n christ_n take_v heed_n in_o any_o wise_a that_o thou_o lose_v not_o nor_o give_v over_o thy_o stand_n turn_v not_o back_o for_o behold_v here_o be_v no_o danger_n at_o all_o thou_o do_v not_o fight_v here_o alone_o but_o jesus_n christ_n thy_o lord_n and_o king_n he_o be_v thy_o guide_n and_o captain_n in_o this_o fight_n he_o follow_v who_o in_o this_o sharp_a combat_n have_v go_v before_o thou_o he_o as_o he_o be_v thy_o guide_n and_o captain_n so_o he_o will_v be_v thy_o defender_n and_o deliverer_n to_o defend_v and_o deliver_v thou_o in_o this_o fight_n and_o conflict_n from_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o from_o all_o trouble_n and_o danger_n whatsoever_o for_o he_o be_v not_o as_o a_o mortal_a &_o earthly_a king_n who_o sometime_o for_o want_n of_o power_n be_v frustrate_a of_o his_o will_n and_o purpose_n but_o he_o be_v of_o endless_a and_o infinite_a power_n able_a to_o perform_v whatsoever_o he_o have_v purpose_v or_o promise_v yea_o and_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v already_o for_o thy_o sake_n vanquish_v and_o foil_v satan_n death_n 15._o 1_o cor._n 15._o and_o hell_n death_n be_v swallow_v up_o into_o victory_n through_o christ_n who_o have_v die_v for_o thou_o and_o therefore_o everlasting_a death_n have_v no_o interest_n nor_o power_n over_o thou_o christ_n for_o thy_o sake_n have_v descend_v into_o hell_n that_o he_o may_v free_v and_o deliver_v thou_o from_o that_o horrible_a and_o endless_a darkness_n be_v strong_a therefore_o and_o of_o good_a courage_n and_o with_o a_o undaunted_a heart_n &_o mind_n now_o fight_v that_o good_a fight_n of_o faith_n 6.12_o 1_o tim._n 6.12_o lay_v hold_n of_o eternal_a life_n whereunto_o thou_o be_v call_v and_o have_v profess_v a_o good_a profession_n before_o many_o witness_n shake_v off_o all_o fear_n for_o here_o be_v no_o danger_n there_o be_v no_o cause_n for_o thou_o to_o fear_v the_o strictness_n and_o severity_n of_o god_n judgement_n for_o behold_v christ_n jesus_n be_v thy_o mediator_n in_o the_o sight_n and_o presence_n of_o god_n he_o also_o be_v thy_o advocate_n &_o intercessor_n to_o plead_v thy_o cause_n and_o thy_o high_a priest_n to_o make_v atonement_n unto_o god_n for_o thou_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v reconcile_v thou_o unto_o god_n and_o that_o have_v recover_v unto_o thou_o and_o for_o thou_o the_o love_n and_o the_o good_a will_n and_o favour_n of_o his_o heavenly_a father_n which_o by_o mean_n of_o thy_o sin_n be_v utter_o lose_v &_o alienate_v from_o thou_o god_n almighty_a in_fw-la and_o through_o christ_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n be_v now_o become_v thy_o father_n and_o he_o entire_o love_v thou_o and_o have_v care_n of_o thou_o as_o of_o his_o child_n that_o be_v most_o tender_a and_o dear_a unto_o he_o now_o then_o forasmuch_o as_o he_o who_o be_v so_o great_a and_o mighty_a a_o king_n be_v with_o thou_o who_o can_v go_v about_o to_o do_v thou_o hurt_v who_o shall_v impugn_v or_o oppose_v and_o set_v himself_o against_o thou_o hear_v what_o s._n paul_n say_v 8.31_o rom._n 8.31_o if_o god_n be_v with_o we_o who_o can_v be_v against_o we_o who_o spare_v not_o his_o own_o son_n but_o give_v he_o unto_o death_n for_o we_o all_o how_o shall_v he_o not_o with_o he_o give_v we_o all_o thing_n also_o who_o shall_v lay_v any_o thing_n to_o the_o charge_n of_o god_n choose_v it_o be_v god_n that_o justifi_v who_o shall_v condemn_v it_o be_v christ_n who_o â—ath_v die_v yea_o rather_o who_o be_v rise_v again_o who_o be_v also_o at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n and_o make_v request_n also_o for_o us._n who_o shall_v separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n i_o be_o persuade_v that_o neither_o death_n nor_o life_n nor_o angel_n nor_o principality_n nor_o power_n nor_o height_n nor_o depth_n nor_o any_o other_o creature_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n see_v then_o that_o christ_n with_o all_o his_o goodness_n and_o benefit_n be_v give_v unto_o thou_o righteousness_n also_o &_o holiness_n justification_n and_o redemption_n yea_o everlasting_a life_n and_o salvation_n these_o be_v all_o free_o give_v and_o bestow_v upon_o thou_o as_o s._n paul_n witness_v 1._o cor._n 1._o that_o christ_n be_v make_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n his_o father_n 1.30_o 1_o cor._n 1.30_o both_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n sanctification_n and_o redemption_n see_v then_o that_o thou_o have_v thy_o hope_n and_o confidence_n whole_o settle_v and_o firm_o and_o steadfast_o fix_v upon_o this_o corner_n stone_n christ_n jesus_n he_o be_v a_o most_o sound_a and_o a_o most_o strong_a and_o sure_a foundation_n whereunto_o thou_o may_v safe_o commit_v thyself_o and_o whereupon_o thou_o may_v bold_o rely_v no_o tempest_n though_o never_o so_o black_a and_o cloudy_a or_o never_o so_o hideous_a and_o terrible_a no_o shower_n or_o storm_n whatsoever_o be_v or_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o cast_v cast_v down_o or_o overthrow_v this_o foundation_n upon_o this_o thy_o sweet_a saviour_n christ_n i_o say_v let_v all_o thy_o hope_n and_o happiness_n be_v found_v and_o build_v cast_v thyself_o upon_o he_o and_o give_v thyself_o over_o whole_o unto_o he_o put_v thy_o confidence_n in_o he_o and_o cleave_v fast_o unto_o he_o and_o let_v no_o affliction_n nor_o temptation_n pluck_v thou_o away_o from_o he_o howsoever_o thing_n seem_v to_o come_v to_o pass_v never_o so_o aukward_o or_o contrary_n to_o reason_n and_o sense_n howsoever_o thou_o own_o reason_n shall_v deem_v and_o judge_v otherwise_o or_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v never_o so_o much_o persuade_v and_o counsel_v otherwise_o yea_o howsoever_o the_o devil_n now_o and_o then_o may_v suggest_v unto_o thou_o &_o whisper_v into_o thy_o ear_n or_o put_v into_o thy_o mind_n that_o thou_o be_v quite_o undo_v and_o be_v past_o all_o hope_n that_o god_n can_v but_o still_o be_v high_o displease_v with_o thou_o and_o that_o thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v to_o be_v punish_v in_o hell_n fire_n as_o thou_o have_v deserve_v yet_o notwithstanding_o all_o these_o and_o the_o like_a suggestion_n do_v thou_o by_o a_o steadfast_a and_o true_a faith_n rely_v upon_o thy_o sweet_a saviour_n christ_n jesus_n and_o stick_v fast_o unto_o he_o 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o for_o
wrath_n and_o displeasure_n in_o stead_n of_o death_n and_o after_o death_n grant_v unto_o he_o life_n even_o life_n everlasting_a that_o he_o may_v for_o ever_o live_v with_o thou_o in_o glory_n and_o if_o thou_o think_v it_o better_o &_o more_o expedient_a for_o he_o that_o he_o abide_v yet_o long_o in_o this_o mortality_n either_o for_o the_o benefit_n of_o other_o and_o for_o the_o use_n and_o service_n of_o the_o church_n or_o else_o for_o his_o own_o behalf_n and_o benefit_n that_o he_o may_v more_o near_o be_v conform_v and_o make_v like_o unto_o the_o example_n and_o image_n of_o thy_o son_n christ_n jesus_n restore_v unto_o he_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a lord_n his_o former_a health_n &_o strength_n and_o with_o health_n and_o strength_n increase_n in_o he_o every_o day_n more_o and_o more_o the_o gift_n and_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n howbeit_o thy_o will_n be_v do_v always_o &_o in_o all_o thing_n which_o can_v but_o evermore_o be_v for_o the_o best_a all_o these_o thing_n grant_v unto_o we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a father_n and_o to_o this_o our_o feeble_a and_o distress_a neighbour_n and_o brother_n for_o thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n who_o be_v our_o only_a helper_n and_o redeemer_n for_o his_o sake_n who_o for_o the_o comfort_n of_o sinner_n translate_v by_o the_o ministry_n of_o his_o bless_a angel_n the_o thief_n on_o the_o cross_n into_o paradise_n and_o the_o soul_n of_o lazarus_n into_o abraham_n bosom_n even_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o sit_v at_o thy_o right_a hand_n of_o power_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v our_o advocate_n and_o to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o who_o also_o live_v and_o reign_v together_o with_o thy_o own_o majesty_n in_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n ever_o one_o god_n world_n without_o end_n amen_n a_o prayer_n to_o be_v say_v by_o the_o sick_a party_n lord_n jesus_n thou_o that_o art_n the_o health_n of_o all_o man_n live_v and_o the_o 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i_o beseech_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n against_o all_o temptation_n and_o against_o all_o assault_n of_o satan_n gird_n &_o compass_v i_o about_o with_o the_o shield_n of_o thy_o mercy_n as_o thou_o do_v in_o time_n past_o thy_o holy_a saint_n and_o martyr_n make_v they_o thereby_o strong_a &_o invincible_a against_o all_o torment_n and_o death_n though_o never_o so_o cruel_a or_o so_o fearful_a and_o horrible_a i_o see_v that_o there_o be_v no_o help_n in_o myself_o o_o lord_n but_o all_o my_o help_n and_o hope_n my_o trust_n &_o confidence_n be_v in_o thy_o unspeakable_a goodness_n and_o mercy_n i_o have_v no_o desert_n nor_o good_a work_n o_o lord_n that_o i_o can_v bring_v or_o allege_v before_o thou_o but_o of_o misdeed_n alas_o i_o see_v many_o and_o infinite_a as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n which_o have_v pass_v and_o go_v over_o my_o head_n be_v as_o a_o grievous_a burden_n too_o too_o heavy_a for_o i_o to_o bear_v but_o yet_o through_o thy_o 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pain_n and_o torment_n yea_o and_o give_v thy_o precious_a body_n and_o soul_n unto_o death_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o my_o sake_n now_o let_v all_o these_o thing_n sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n be_v available_a and_o profitable_a unto_o i_o thy_o poor_a servant_n who_o haste_v willing_o perform_v all_o these_o thing_n for_o i_o and_o have_v give_v and_o bestow_v thyself_o whole_o upon_o i_o and_o for_o i_o let_v thy_o blood_n cleanse_v and_o wash_v away_o the_o filthiness_n of_o my_o sin_n let_v thy_o righteousness_n hide_v and_o cover_v my_o unrighteousness_n and_o let_v thy_o merit_n stand_v for_o i_o before_o thy_o tribunal_n seat_n of_o judgement_n and_o as_o my_o sickness_n and_o pain_n increase_v so_o increase_n o_o lord_n in_o i_o thy_o good_a gift_n and_o grace_n both_o of_o faith_n and_o of_o patience_n and_o of_o constancy_n and_o perseverance_n that_o my_o faith_n &_o confidence_n may_v neither_o waver_v nor_o stagger_v nor_o my_o love_n towards_o thou_o be_v abate_v nor_o my_o humane_a weakness_n be_v deject_a and_o cast_v down_o by_o fear_n of_o death_n but_o after_o that_o death_n have_v seize_v upon_o &_o close_v up_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n may_v not_o swerve_v nor_o turn_v aside_o from_o thou_o and_o when_o it_o have_v take_v away_o the_o use_n of_o my_o tongue_n yet_o let_v my_o heart_n without_o cease_v cry_n unto_o thou_o lord_n into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n or_o rather_o thy_o spirit_n for_o thou_o have_v dear_o buy_v it_o and_o redeem_v it_o even_o with_o thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n sweet_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n receive_v my_o soul_n save_v and_o keep_v i_o protect_v and_o defend_v i_o under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n that_o i_o sleep_v not_o in_o death_n save_v and_o deliver_v i_o even_o in_o death_n from_o the_o power_n of_o death_n in_o thou_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n do_v i_o put_v my_o trust_n let_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v thou_o be_v my_o only_a lord_n &_o saviour_n leave_v i_o not_o neither_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n but_o be_v thou_o still_o present_a with_o i_o to_o sustain_v and_o uphold_v i_o to_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v i_o and_o final_o at_o the_o time_n which_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o convey_v my_o soul_n into_o thy_o heavenly_a kingdom_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v &_o prepare_v for_o i_o before_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n even_o so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n amen_n amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o the_o sick_a be_v ready_a to_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n lord_n jesus_n christ_n thou_o which_o art_n the_o resurrection_n and_o the_o life_n in_o who_o whosoever_o believe_v shall_v not_o die_v for_o ever_o look_v down_o from_o heaven_n even_o from_o thy_o sanctuary_n and_o holy_a habitation_n behold_v visit_n and_o relieve_v this_o thy_o servant_n correct_v he_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n neither_o chasten_v he_o in_o thy_o displeasure_n but_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n look_v upon_o he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n restore_v he_o if_o it_o be_v thy_o gracious_a will_n and_o pleasure_n unto_o his_o former_a health_n and_o strength_n that_o so_o he_o may_v live_v to_o glorify_v thy_o name_n or_o if_o it_o stand_v with_o thy_o will_n otherwise_o to_o deal_v with_o he_o even_o by_o this_o present_a sickness_n to_o call_v he_o home_o unto_o thy_o own_o self_n out_o of_o this_o vale_n of_o wretchedness_n and_o misery_n give_v unto_o he_o constancy_n to_o endure_v faithful_a unto_o the_o end_n and_o patience_n to_o suffer_v quiet_o and_o meek_o thy_o rod_n and_o fatherly_a correction_n his_o flesh_n o_o lord_n be_v weak_a and_o frail_a assist_v he_o with_o thy_o grace_n &_o strengthen_v his_o weakness_n by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n his_o spiritual_a enemy_n be_v many_o and_o the_o craft_n and_o malice_n of_o satan_n never_o want_v especial_o in_o the_o hour_n of_o death_n when_o the_o body_n be_v most_o weak_a to_o daunt_v &_o affright_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n that_o so_o he_o may_v destroy_v the_o soul_n together_o with_o the_o body_n cover_v he_o therefore_o dear_a father_n under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n against_o all_o the_o assault_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o world_n and_o the_o devil_n that_o neither_o through_o the_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o through_o the_o grievousnesse_n and_o painfulness_n of_o his_o sickness_n nor_o the_o love_n &_o desire_v of_o this_o world_n nor_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o sin_n nor_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n nor_o by_o any_o other_o mean_v he_o be_v draw_v away_o from_o his_o love_n towards_o thou_o and_o his_o assure_a trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o thou_o we_o confess_v o_o lord_n that_o there_o be_v in_o himself_o as_o in_o ourselves_o no_o power_n nor_o strength_n to_o help_v at_o all_o be_v bear_v in_o sin_n and_o conceive_v in_o iniquity_n whereunto_o also_o have_v be_v add_v many_o actual_a sin_n and_o transgression_n both_o in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o he_o have_v provoke_v thy_o just_a wrath_n &_o indignation_n in_o who_o then_o shall_v he_o trust_v and_o from_o who_o shall_v he_o look_v for_o help_v but_o only_o in_o thou_o &_o from_o thou_o which_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o thou_o do_v vouchsafe_v for_o his_o sake_n to_o be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n and_o to_o humble_v thyself_o to_o the_o state_n of_o a_o servant_n to_o suffer_v all_o the_o misery_n and_o infirmity_n of_o this_o life_n for_o his_o sake_n to_o sustain_v &_o bear_v all_o manner_n of_o reproach_n &_o injury_n for_o his_o sake_n &_o final_o thou_o give_v thy_o most_o precious_a body_n to_o die_v and_o thy_o blood_n to_o be_v shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n for_o his_o sake_n now_o let_v all_o these_o thing_n profit_v he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o merciful_a saviour_n let_v thy_o most_o precious_a blood_n wash_v away_o the_o multitude_n of_o his_o sin_n let_v that_o pure_a and_o unspotted_a garment_n of_o thy_o obedience_n and_o righteousness_n hide_v &_o cover_v his_o unrighteousness_n let_v thy_o grace_n and_o power_n evermore_o defend_v &_o succour_v he_o and_o let_v the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o thy_o spirit_n never_o depart_v from_o he_o until_o thou_o have_v call_v he_o out_o of_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n into_o the_o bless_a inheritance_n purchase_v for_o he_o where_o he_o may_v rest_v for_o ever_o with_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o all_o the_o saint_n of_o god_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o most_o gracious_a and_o merciful_a saviour_n save_o thy_o servant_n that_o put_v his_o whole_a trust_n in_o thou_o let_v thy_o mighty_a hand_n and_o outstretch_a arm_n be_v still_o his_o defence_n let_v thy_o holy_a spirit_n confirm_v &_o strengthen_v he_o &_o let_v thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o mercte_n still_o abide_v and_o continue_v with_o he_o and_o be_v his_o stay_n and_o comfort_v always_o unto_o the_o end_n and_o in_o the_o end_n and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la
and_o 3.18_o and_o chap._n 3.18_o christ_n have_v once_o suffer_v for_o sin_n the_o just_a for_o the_o unjust_a that_o he_o may_v bring_v we_o unto_o god_n and_o saint_n john_n 1_o epistle_n 1.7_o say_v 1.7_o 1_o joh._n 1.7_o that_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o son_n of_o god_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o chap_n 2.1_o if_o any_o man_n sin_n 2.1_o and_o 2.1_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n with_o the_o father_n jesus_n christ_n the_o just_a and_o he_o be_v the_o reconciliation_n fâ—â—_n our_o sin_n and_o not_o for_o ouâ—_n only_o but_o also_o for_o the_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d the_o whole_a world_n thou_o have_v hear_v heâ—_n dear_a brother_n the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o witness_v only_o that_o god_n the_o father_n who_o will_v not_o the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n 18._o ezech._n 18._o but_o that_o heâ—_n shall_v convert_v and_o live_v even_o he_o of_o his_o infinite_a louâ—_n towards_o thou_o have_v easeâ—_n thou_o of_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o thy_o sin_n and_o have_v laiâ—_n they_o on_o the_o shoulder_n oâ—_n his_o best_a and_o only_o beloveâ—_n son_n he_o have_v bear_v they_o and_o suffer_v for_o they_o in_o hiâ—_n body_n that_o they_o can_v aâ—_n any_o time_n condemn_v thou_o for_o as_o much_o as_o god_n accept_v and_o repute_v the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n in_o stead_n of_o plenary_a and_o perfect_a repentance_n and_o of_o full_a payment_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o all_o thy_o sin_n so_o that_o thou_o believe_v in_o his_o son_n christ_n jesus_n forasmuch_o then_o as_o thy_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o christ_n can_v not_o hold_v he_o in_o death_n neither_o condemn_v he_o very_o satisfaction_n be_v now_o already_o make_v for_o they_o and_o to_o thou_o they_o be_v all_o now_o remit_v &_o pardon_v believe_v these_o thing_n and_o thou_o shall_v live_v eternal_o &_o for_o ever_o christ_n himself_o have_v bear_v thy_o sin_n and_o also_o die_v for_o they_o but_o he_o be_v rise_v again_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o all_o true_a believer_n be_v by_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n more_o than_o sufficient_o purge_v and_o discharge_v and_o the_o strict_a and_o severe_a justice_n and_o judgement_n of_o god_n abundant_o satisfy_v for_o thy_o sin_n by_o christ_n jesus_n christ_n now_o then_o be_v thou_o together_o with_o all_o his_o benefit_n with_o his_o death_n 8.32_o rom._n 8.32_o resurrection_n and_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n with_o his_o merit_n righteousness_n &_o obedience_n and_o final_o witâ—_n his_o life_n and_o endless_a glory_n satan_n therefore_o have_v no_o right_a nor_o interest_n in_o thou_o nor_o power_n over_o thou_o neither_o can_v he_o do_v unto_o thou_o any_o hurt_n or_o injury_n since_o thou_o be_v justify_v by_o christ_n see_v thou_o be_v free_v and_o delivereâ—_n from_o all_o thy_o sin_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v the_o child_n oâ—_n god_n for_o behold_v god_n be_v thy_o father_n and_o such_o a_o father_n aâ—_n entire_o love_v thou_o for_o christ_n his_o sake_n who_o have_v reconcile_v thou_o unto_o himself_o be_v of_o good_a comfort_n then_o 4.4_o phil._n 4.4_o and_o rejoice_v again_o &_o again_o in_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o be_v in_o the_o hand_n of_o almighty_a god_n thy_o most_o tender_a and_o love_a father_n who_o be_v also_o most_o true_a and_o faithful_a in_o his_o word_n &_o promise_n thou_o be_v safe_a and_o out_o of_o all_o danger_n so_o as_o no_o evil_a can_v befall_v thou_o be_v under_o his_o custody_n and_o environ_v about_o and_o guard_v with_o a_o troop_n of_o angel_n as_o he_o have_v promise_v psal_n 91.11_o that_o he_o will_v give_v his_o angel_n charge_v over_o thou_o 91.11_o psal_n 91.11_o to_o keep_v thou_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n christ_n also_o be_v thou_o how_o mighty_a soever_o he_o be_v in_o power_n how_o rich_a soever_o in_o goodness_n and_o how_o great_a and_o high_a soever_o in_o majesty_n and_o glory_n he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v cover_v all_o thy_o sin_n with_o the_o cloak_n of_o his_o innocence_n and_o obedience_n and_o take_v they_o all_o quite_o away_o 8.32_o rom._n 8.32_o so_o that_o none_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o wrest_v or_o pluck_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a father_n as_o soon_o as_o thou_o shall_v have_v suffer_v and_o pass_v over_o this_o bodily_a affliction_n and_o temporal_a cross_n which_o be_v compare_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n be_v light_n and_o momentany_a thou_o have_v then_o get_v the_o victory_n christ_n jesus_n have_v go_v before_o thou_o in_o suffer_v the_o like_a yea_o and_o a_o far_o more_o sharp_a and_o bitter_a 22.44_o luke_n 22.44_o and_o a_o far_o more_o terrible_a conflict_n now_o he_o be_v thy_o head_n unto_o who_o thou_o must_v of_o necessity_n be_v conform_v &_o make_v like_o unto_o he_o by_o die_v unto_o thy_o sin_n and_o by_o leave_v and_o lay_v down_o this_o life_n so_o imbrue_v and_o defile_v with_o sin_n that_o so_o with_o thy_o lord_n christ_n thou_o may_v live_v the_o bless_a life_n and_o that_o for_o ever_o let_v not_o thy_o sin_n then_o vex_v and_o trouble_v thou_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o for_o they_o thy_o conscience_n shall_v be_v disquiet_v see_v that_o they_o be_v already_o take_v away_o and_o abolish_v the_o evil_a spirit_n that_o seek_v the_o destruction_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v for_o thou_o vanquish_v and_o overcome_v cast_v down_o and_o tread_v under_o foot_n god_n now_o in_o favour_n look_v upon_o thou_o he_o take_v care_n of_o thou_o to_o defend_v and_o keep_v thou_o yea_o the_o society_n and_o fellowship_n of_o all_o the_o bless_a angel_n attend_v upon_o thou_o they_o watch_v over_o thou_o and_o pitch_v their_o tent_n about_o thou_o ready_a to_o minister_v unto_o thou_o &_o to_o carry_v thy_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o abraham_n so_o that_o thou_o can_v in_o no_o wise_a be_v condemn_v no_o more_o than_o can_v thy_o head_n christ_n jesus_n so_o that_o with_o thy_o whole_a heart_n thou_o fix_v and_o repose_v thy_o confidence_n in_o he_o if_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v any_o harm_n or_o displeasure_n unto_o thy_o lord_n christ_n no_o more_o theâ—_n can_v they_o do_v unto_o thou_o for_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o be_v iâ—_n christ_n and_o christ_n in_o thou_o thou_o can_v never_o be_v condemn_v whereas_o indeed_o if_o thou_o be_v to_o sustain_v and_o bear_v thy_o own_o sin_n and_o to_o make_v satisfaction_n for_o they_o thou_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o sustain_v and_o undergo_v so_o great_a a_o burden_n but_o thy_o sin_n will_v weigh_v and_o press_v thou_o down_o into_o hell_n &_o utter_o overwhelm_v and_o swallow_v thou_o up_o but_o now_o christ_n be_v the_o self_n same_o true_a god_n and_o true_a man_n he_o have_v willing_o offer_v himself_o for_o thou_o and_o have_v substitute_v himself_o in_o thy_o stead_n make_v full_a payment_n of_o all_o for_o thou_o as_o he_o say_v psal_n 69.4_o 69.4_o psal_n 69.4_o that_o he_o make_v payment_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o never_o take_v thou_o have_v indeed_o in_o thyself_o commit_v many_o sin_n but_o christ_n have_v in_o thy_o stead_n discharge_v and_o make_v satisfaction_n for_o they_o all_o he_o it_o be_v that_o have_v set_v thou_o at_o liberty_n &_o that_o have_v make_v thou_o partaker_n with_o himself_o of_o eternal_a life_n if_o only_o thou_o shalâ—_n believe_v and_o give_v credence_n unto_o this_o word_n and_o gospel_n yea_o assure_o dear_a brother_n though_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n do_v liâ—_n upon_o thy_o neck_n alone_o yeâ—_n notwithstanding_o behold_v there_o be_v infinite_a mercy_n with_o god_n abundant_o sufficient_a or_o rather_o more_o than_o sufficient_a for_o they_o all_o now_o god_n have_v promise_v in_o christ_n his_o blessing_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n unto_o thou_o and_o the_o same_o his_o promise_n be_v in_o thy_o lord_n christ_n ratify_v and_o assure_v and_o full_o accomplish_v and_o perform_v unto_o thou_o so_o as_o thou_o can_v not_o but_o be_v save_v if_o only_o thou_o do_v but_o cast_v thy_o eye_n upon_o christ_n there_o be_v then_o nothing_o more_o sure_a and_o certain_a than_o thy_o salvation_n for_o christ_n be_v the_o natural_a son_n of_o god_n and_o in_o his_o divine_a essence_n truth_n itself_o he_o be_v in_o respect_n of_o humane_a nature_n our_o flesh_n and_o blood_n who_o then_o shall_v be_v or_o can_v be_v more_o trusty_a and_o more_o faithful_a to_o give_v and_o perform_v this_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n than_o this_o christ_n who_o be_v himself_o the_o truth_n of_o the_o promise_n &_o who_o love_v we_o so_o fervent_o and_o earnest_o that_o he_o choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v death_n voluntary_o and_o willing_o theâ—_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v frustrate_v of_o any_o promise_n wherefore_o if_o thou_o shall_v believe_v in_o