luke_n 24._o ibid._n psal_n 10._o r._n psal_n 119.11_o p._n 147._o &_o 4.29_o r._n &_o 4.18.19_o p._n 157._o mat._n 3.17_o r._n mal._n 3.17_o p._n 241._o psal_n 52.2_o r._n psal_n 51.1.2_o p._n 243._o profit_n r._n comfort_n p._n 252._o discomfort_n r._n thraldom_n p._n 328._o psal_n 60._o r._n psal_n 68_o p._n 358._o prou._n 14_o r._n prou._n 4._o ibid._n vers_fw-la 14._o r._n vers_fw-la 24._o p._n 416._o psal_n 102._o r._n psal_n 105._o p._n 433._o r._n john_n 6.56_o a_o treatise_n of_o faith_n the_o first_o part._n chap._n i._n of_o the_o diverse_a acceptation_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v expedient_a and_o necessary_a that_o all_o christian_n shall_v acquaint_v themselves_o with_o the_o doctrine_n of_o faith_n faith_n §._o 1._o the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n because_o the_o safety_n of_o all_o christian_a religion_n do_v depend_v upon_o the_o right_a understanding_n of_o this_o mat_n and_o satan_n with_o his_o subtlety_n have_v ever_o endeavour_v to_o obscure_v this_o doctrine_n by_o the_o mist_n of_o sophism_n or_o to_o weaken_v it_o some_o other_o way_n that_o he_o may_v rob_v god_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o the_o church_n of_o the_o certainty_n of_o her_o salvation_n and_o if_o the_o necessity_n of_o a_o thing_n know_v and_o acknowledge_v stir_v up_o to_o inquire_v into_o it_o and_o labour_n after_o it_o this_o also_o may_v provoke_v we_o to_o search_v and_o inquire_v what_o faith_n be_v 1._o faith_n be_v of_o the_o number_n of_o those_o necessary_a thing_n which_o be_v necessary_o require_v to_o the_o obtain_n of_o other_o and_o not_o of_o those_o which_o be_v wrought_v by_o compulsion_n or_o by_o any_o necessary_a cause_n compel_v 11.6_o heb._n 11.6_o as_o if_o a_o man_n will_v see_v he_o must_v open_v his_o eye_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v not_o by_o external_a violence_n force_v thereunto_o 2._o no_o unbeliever_n can_v please_v god_n for_o how_o shall_v he_o who_o be_v incredulous_a and_o divide_v from_o god_n please_v he_o who_o be_v most_o true_a and_o faithful_a â—1_n joh._n 3.16_o 18_o 36_o rom._n 3.28_o 1._o cor._n 1._o â—1_n salvation_n be_v in_o the_o pleasure_n and_o power_n of_o god_n which_o he_o dispense_v according_a to_o his_o own_o not_o our_o will_n but_o he_o accept_v none_o as_o righteous_a to_o life_n but_o they_o that_o believe_v 3._o the_o quality_n of_o this_o present_a life_n and_o our_o habitation_n 7._o 1._o cor._n 5.6_o 7._o in_o which_o we_o be_v absent_a from_o the_o lord_n do_v evidence_n the_o necessity_n of_o faith_n as_o a_o son_n that_o live_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o his_o father_n must_v believe_v his_o letter_n and_o messenger_n send_v unto_o he_o 4._o the_o quality_n of_o thing_n necessary_a to_o be_v know_v for_o the_o obtain_n of_o salvation_n be_v such_o that_o they_o can_v be_v apprehend_v or_o receive_v without_o it_o as_o in_o humane_a thing_n the_o quality_n of_o art_n and_o science_n be_v such_o that_o they_o require_v understanding_n 14._o act_n 15.9_o rom._n â—_o 28_o ephes_n 1.13_o 14._o because_o they_o can_v be_v conceive_v without_o it_o so_o in_o thing_n divine_a faith_n be_v requisite_a without_o which_o we_o can_v never_o comprehend_v the_o mystery_n of_o salvation_n 5._o the_o gift_n which_o god_n bestow_v upon_o his_o child_n the_o grace_n which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v work_v in_o their_o heart_n do_v necessary_o require_v faith_n by_o the_o ordinance_n and_o determination_n of_o the_o lord_n faith_n §._o 2._o diverse_a acceptation_n of_o the_o word_n faith_n 2.10_o math._n 23.23_o rom._n 3.3_o gal._n 5.22_o titus_n 2.10_o §_o 2._o the_o word_n faith_n in_o scripture_n be_v take_v diverse_o 1._o it_o be_v put_v for_o truth_n fidelity_n or_o faithfulness_n constancy_n and_o justice_n in_o word_n and_o action_n promise_n or_o accomplishment_n 2._o by_o faith_n sometime_o true_a christian_a knowledge_n and_o persuasion_n 14.1.22_o rom._n 12.3_o &_o 14.1.22_o or_o the_o measure_n thereof_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v special_o the_o sound_a knowledge_n of_o christian_a liberty_n in_o jesus_n christ_n 3._o it_o note_v a_o sure_a testimony_n or_o firm_a demonstration_n of_o a_o thing_n to_o come_v 17.31_o act_n 17.31_o 4._o it_o signify_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o so_o christ_n the_o subject_n of_o the_o scripture_n which_o preach_v salvation_n to_o be_v no_o otherwise_o but_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n and_o this_o be_v call_v by_o divine_n 24._o act_n 6.7_o &_o 13.8_o gal._n 1.23_o &_o 3.2.5_o gal._n 3.23_o 24._o faith_n which_o be_v believe_v 5._o it_o be_v take_v for_o belief_n of_o the_o gospel_n the_o habit_n be_v employ_v in_o the_o act_n the_o gift_n in_o the_o exercise_n which_o be_v the_o faith_n whereby_o we_o believe_v and_o this_o be_v express_v by_o the_o phrase_n of_o believe_a god_n 26.27_o john_n 5.46_o 47._o john_n 2.22_o 23._o luke_n 24.25_o act_n 26.27_o believe_v on_o god_n believe_v on_o christ_n believe_v the_o prophet_n 6._o faith_n be_v put_v for_o unfeigned_a profession_n join_v with_o 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alike_o in_o all_o kind_o in_o the_o good_a soil_n alone_o the_o common_a nature_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o receive_v the_o word_n which_o some_o receive_v by_o bare_a assent_n of_o understanding_n other_o by_o sleight_n and_o superficial_a confidence_n which_o vanish_v away_o but_o the_o doctrine_n of_o life_n take_v kind_o in_o the_o honest_a and_o good_a heart_n which_o embrace_v it_o sound_o with_o unfeigned_a and_o welrooted_n affiance_n justify_v faith_n be_v discern_v from_o the_o other_o kind_n not_o by_o this_o that_o it_o receive_v the_o promise_n which_o they_o do_v not_o but_o it_o receive_v they_o in_o another_o manner_n and_o degree_n with_o firm_a radication_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o seat_n of_o the_o affection_n that_o it_o may_v season_v they_o and_o subject_a earthly_a desire_n to_o the_o affectation_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n among_o the_o chief_a ruler_n of_o
that_o be_v necessary_a but_o the_o act_n and_o exercise_v of_o faith_n be_v require_v §_o 5._o p._n 6._o 7_o chap._n ii_o what_o justify_v faith_n be_v §_o 1._o p._n 7_o god_n the_o father_n in_o his_o son_n jesus_n christ_n by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v the_o author_n of_o faith_n §_o 2_o p_o 7._o 8_o faith_n be_v a_o gift_n in_o a_o special_a manner_n most_o free_a and_o profitable_a ibid._n how_o we_o be_v say_v to_o receive_v the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o faith_n ibid._n how_o the_o spirit_n be_v obtain_v by_o prayer_n p._n 9_o faith_n be_v imperfect_a though_o a_o work_n of_o the_o spirit_n §_o 3._o p._n 9_o faith_n be_v a_o powerful_a work_n of_o god_n ibid._n how_o god_n produce_v faith_n §_o 4._o p._n 10._o 11_o the_o increase_n of_o faith_n be_v of_o god_n p._n 12_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o the_o act_n of_o man_n §_o 5._o p._n 12_o faith_n be_v wrought_v by_o the_o word_n §_o 6._o p._n 13_o increase_v by_o prayer_n and_o use_v of_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 14_o why_o all_o do_v not_o believe_v that_o hear_v the_o word_n ibid._n though_o faith_n be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n man_n must_v use_v the_o mean_n to_o obtain_v it_o p._n 14._o 15_o chap._n iii_o faith_n presuppose_v knowledge_n chap._n 3._o §_o 1._o p._n 16_o 17_o it_o captivate_v our_o understanding_n unto_o the_o obedience_n of_o christ_n but_o be_v not_o ignorant_a of_o christ_n p._n 17._o 18_o this_o knowledge_n must_v be_v distinct_a sound_a &_o certain_a p._n 18._o 19_o in_o what_o respect_n faith_n may_v be_v call_v implicit_a or_o unfold_v p._n 19_o faith_n be_v a_o assent_n §_o 2._o p._n 19_o 20_o belief_n have_v reference_n to_o some_o utter_v word_n or_o revelation_n but_o may_v be_v sustain_v by_o other_o motive_n and_o inducement_n p._n 20_o faith_n be_v a_o firm_a assent_n yet_o sometime_o accompany_v with_o doubt_n p._n 21_o faith_n be_v a_o absolute_a and_o unlimited_a assent_n and_o yet_o through_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n a_o christian_a may_v misbelieve_v many_o thing_n without_o the_o danger_n of_o damnation_n p._n 22._o 23_o faith_n be_v a_o assent_n in_o a_o sort_n evident_a p._n 23._o 24_o faith_n also_o be_v a_o assent_n in_o some_o sort_n discursive_a p._n 24._o 25_o faith_n be_v a_o affiance_n or_o confidence_n §_o 3._o p._n 25._o 26._o etc._n etc._n confidence_n as_o it_o do_v embrace_v christ_n with_o a_o certain_a affiance_n be_v the_o form_n of_o faith_n as_o it_o beget_v in_o we_o quietness_n of_o conscience_n and_o confidence_n of_o liberty_n it_o be_v a_o effect_n of_o faith_n p._n 32_o confidence_n be_v oppose_v both_o to_o doubt_v and_o distrust_n p._n 32_o faith_n be_v a_o obedientiall_a affiance_n §_o 4._o p._n 32._o 33._o 34_o faith_n be_v oppose_v not_o only_o to_o doubt_v and_o diffidence_n but_o to_o waver_a double-mindednesse_a and_o disobedience_n p._n 35_o affiance_n must_v be_v welrooted_n §_o 5._o p._n 35._o 36_o it_o must_v be_v sound_a and_o permanent_a p._n 36._o 37_o faith_n be_v a_o overruling_a affiance_n p._n 37._o 38_o of_o all_o grace_n faith_n be_v the_o most_o humble_a p._n 38_o faith_n be_v a_o spiritual_a taste_n §_o 6._o p._n 38._o 39_o faith_n admit_v many_o interruption_n p._n 39_o 40_o chap._n four_o love_n be_v not_o the_o life_n or_o soul_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 40._o 41_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o charity_n that_o give_v influence_n to_o all_o other_o grace_n even_o to_o charity_n itself_o ibid._n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n can_v be_v the_o object_n of_o our_o charity_n but_o by_o be_v first_o the_o object_n of_o our_o faith_n ibid._n charity_n be_v a_o instrument_n unto_o faith_n for_o move_v and_o stir_v abroad_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o duty_n recommend_v unto_o we_o but_o the_o inward_a or_o essential_a form_n of_o faith_n it_o be_v not_o pag._n 42._o 43._o in_o what_o respect_v charity_n do_v excel_v faith_n and_o faith_n charity_n §_o 2._o p._n 44._o 45_o how_o faith_n be_v perfect_v by_o work_n p._n 46._o 47_o justify_v faith_n can_v be_v without_o love_n §_o 3._o p._n 47._o 48_o how_o the_o act_n of_o charity_n be_v say_v to_o be_v of_o faith_n p._n 48_o faith_n temporary_a and_o justify_v differ_v in_o radication_n sovereignty_n and_o work_v p._n 51_o the_o first_o and_o radical_a union_n with_o christ_n be_v make_v by_o faith_n only_o the_o secondary_a union_n be_v by_o mean_n of_o the_o affection_n p._n 54_o they_o that_o work_v iniquity_n have_v no_o faith_n to_o believe_v assure_o that_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v p._n 55_o the_o faith_n of_o devil_n comprehend_v the_o fullness_n and_o perfection_n of_o that_o which_o the_o romanist_n call_n catholic_a or_o christian_a faith_n p._n 57_o 58_o faith_n alone_o justifi_v but_o that_o faith_n which_o justifi_v be_v not_o alone_o p._n 59_o 60_o chap._n v._o what_o doctrine_n be_v call_v matter_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 60_o justify_v faith_n be_v two_o way_n consider_v §_o 2._o p._n 61_o according_a to_o the_o twofold_a consideration_n of_o justify_v faith_n the_o object_n of_o it_o be_v twofold_a p._n 61_o true_a faith_n respect_v the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n p._n 62_o as_o the_o doctrine_n of_o creation_n §_o 3._o p._n 63_o providence_n ibid._n man_n misery_n by_o sin_n ibid._n mystery_n of_o godliness_n p._n 64_o the_o promise_n concern_v sanctification_n and_o thing_n of_o this_o life_n §_o 4._o p._n 64._o 65._o 66_o why_o faith_n do_v put_v forth_o itself_o to_o embrace_v whatsoever_o the_o lord_n promise_v p._n 64_o it_o be_v very_o necessary_a to_o believe_v the_o promise_n concern_v sanctification_n p._n 65_o it_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v the_o temporal_a promise_n p._n 66_o faith_n believe_v the_o threaten_n §_o 5._o p._n 67_o belief_n of_o the_o threaten_n be_v necessary_a p._n 67._o 68_o faith_n believe_v the_o commandment_n §_o 6._o p._n 68_o 69._o 70_o in_o particular_a practice_n the_o faithful_a may_v fail_v p._n 70._o 71_o the_o obedience_n of_o faith_n be_v uniform_a entire_a and_o constant_a §_o 7._o p._n 71._o 72_o the_o faithful_a soul_n may_v find_v itself_o more_o prone_a to_o one_o sin_n then_o another_o but_o if_o right_a comparison_n be_v make_v faith_n incit_v to_o hate_v all_o sin_n one_o as_o well_o as_o another_o p._n 72._o 73_o chap._n vi_o the_o special_a object_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v the_o free_a promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o jesus_n christ_n §_o 1_o p._n 73._o 74_o abraham_n believe_v the_o promise_n of_o seed_n do_v apprehend_v that_o bless_a seed_n which_o from_o the_o beginning_n have_v be_v promise_v p._n 74_o remission_n of_o sin_n do_v presuppose_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n p._n 74_o belief_n of_o god_n power_n be_v not_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n justify_v as_o it_o justifi_v but_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n power_n be_v a_o prop_n and_o stay_v to_o faith_n against_o manifold_a temptation_n p._n 76_o christ_n be_v every_o where_o in_o scripture_n make_v the_o thing_n which_o faith_n embrace_v to_o salvation_n p._n 77._o 78._o 79_o faith_n in_o god_n special_a mercy_n frame_v his_o image_n in_o the_o heart_n §_o 3._o p._n 81._o 82_o chap._n vii_o justify_v faith_n be_v a_o particular_a and_o certain_a confidence_n §_o 1._o p._n 82._o 83_o the_o thirsty_a and_o burden_a soul_n be_v invite_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n and_o command_v to_o believe_v p._n 83._o 84_o justify_v faith_n be_v oppose_v to_o despair_n so_o as_o to_o expel_v it_o it_o breed_v confidence_n and_o boldness_n and_o receive_v christ_n for_o the_o convey_v of_o his_o benefit_n particular_o unto_o we_o p._n 84._o 85._o faith_n be_v certain_a in_o the_o event_n not_o ever_o in_o sense_n §_o 2_o p._n 85._o 86_o thing_n be_v to_o we_o according_a as_o we_o conceive_v they_o which_o be_v not_o ever_o answerable_a to_o the_o evidence_n of_o the_o thing_n in_o itself_o or_o to_o the_o certainty_n in_o regard_n of_o event_n p._n 86._o 87_o a_o believer_n who_o have_v a_o sure_a belief_n do_v not_o always_o know_v that_o he_o so_o believe_v p._n 87._o 88_o faith_n as_o it_o justifi_v be_v a_o rest_v upon_o christ_n to_o obtain_v pardon_n not_o a_o assure_a persuasion_n that_o our_o sin_n be_v already_o pardon_v and_o forgive_v §_o 3._o p._n 88_o 89._o 90_o before_o justification_n faith_n seek_v and_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n after_o justification_n it_o comfortable_o assure_v of_o the_o blessing_n obtain_v p._n 91._o 92_o election_n be_v manifest_v by_o faith_n as_o by_o its_o effect_n but_o we_o be_v justify_v by_o faith_n as_o the_o instrument_n thereof_o §_o 4_o p._n 92_o chap._n viii_o how_o faith_n assure_v of_o salvation_n §_o 1._o p._n 94._o 95_o this_o assurance_n be_v such_o as_o be_v shake_v
with_o many_o doubt_n and_o difficulty_n §_o 2._o p._n 96_o the_o particular_a certainty_n of_o remission_n of_o sin_n be_v not_o equal_a in_o certain_a and_o firmness_n of_o assent_n to_o that_o assurance_n which_o we_o have_v about_o the_o common_a object_n of_o faith_n §_o 3._o p._n 96._o 97_o there_o be_v several_a state_n of_o believer_n but_o all_o subject_n to_o manifold_a temptation_n §_o 4._o 98._o 99_o belief_n in_o christ_n for_o remission_n be_v strong_a and_o more_o necessary_a than_o particular_a assurance_n of_o our_o salvation_n §_o 5._o p._n 100_o not_o only_o some_o uncertain_a hope_n but_o even_o infallible_a assurance_n of_o salvation_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v and_o may_v be_v obtain_v §_o 6_o p._n 101._o 102._o etc._n etc._n there_o be_v a_o word_n testify_v thus_o much_o that_o my_o particular_a person_n behold_v the_o son_n and_o believe_v on_o he_o shall_v have_v eternal_a life_n p._n 101._o 102._o 103_o such_o as_o true_o believe_v may_v know_v they_o believe_v p._n 103_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o exact_a measure_n of_o grace_n and_o strength_n the_o regenerate_a be_v oft_o deceive_v but_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o grace_n they_o may_v be_v assure_v p._n 104._o 105_o what_o it_o be_v to_o believe_v with_o the_o whole_a heart_n §_o 7._o p._n 105_o in_o what_o sense_n we_o must_v continue_v daily_o to_o ask_v of_o god_n forgiveness_n of_o sin_n notwithstanding_o former_a assurance_n of_o pardon_n p._n 106._o 107._o 108._o 109._o 110_o how_o justification_n be_v full_a and_o entire_a p._n 110_o god_n have_v say_v as_o to_o abraham_n so_o to_o every_o one_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o abraham_n i_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n p._n 111_o how_o every_o faithful_a man_n may_v and_o do_v make_v god_n he_o in_o particular_a ibid._n the_o apostle_n and_o other_o faithful_a have_v be_v assure_v of_o their_o salvation_n by_o ordinary_a faith_n p._n 111._o 112_o the_o salvation_n of_o a_o believer_n be_v infallible_a in_o itself_o and_o in_o event_n but_o not_o ever_o in_o his_o apprehension_n and_o feeling_n §_o 9_o p._n 113._o assurance_n of_o faith_n in_o thing_n extraordinary_o be_v not_o altogether_o free_a from_o assault_n p._n 114_o the_o benefit_n that_o come_v unto_o we_o by_o temptation_n p._n 115._o 116_o the_o commandment_n be_v lay_v before_o believer_n not_o as_o the_o cause_n for_o obtain_v of_o eternal_a life_n but_o as_o the_o way_n to_o walk_v in_o unto_o eternal_a life_n §_o 10._o p._n 117_o upright_o late-walking_a be_v necessary_a but_o not_o the_o cause_n of_o justification_n p._n 118_o the_o believer_n rely_v not_o upon_o his_o work_n though_o he_o exercise_v himself_o therein_o with_o all_o diligence_n p._n 119_o what_o infirmity_n may_v stand_v with_o assurance_n of_o faith_n §_o 11_o p._n 120._o 121_o what_o sin_n hinder_v assurance_n §_o 12._o p._n 123_o the_o absolute_a reign_n of_o sin_n will_v not_o stand_v with_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n §_o 13._o p._n 124_o true_a assurance_n breed_v increase_v of_o resolution_n and_o care_n to_o please_v god_n §_o 14._o p._n 125._o 126_o chap._n ix_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o church_n can_v be_v the_o ground_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 128._o 129_o whatsoever_o credit_n the_o church_n have_v it_o receive_v the_o same_o from_o the_o scripture_n p._n 139_o the_o authority_n of_o the_o pope_n who_o they_o call_v the_o church_n virtual_a be_v the_o first_o ground_n and_o last_o resolution_n of_o the_o romanist_n faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 129._o 130_o faith_n rest_v not_o upon_o the_o saint_n but_o upon_o jesus_n christ_n §_o 3._o p._n 132._o 133_o the_o rhemist_n in_o defence_n of_o their_o saint-inuocation_n be_v drive_v to_o say_v that_o we_o be_v to_o trust_v in_o the_o saint_n depart_v p._n 133._o 134._o 135_o chap._n x._o the_o benefit_n and_o effect_n of_o faith_n §_o 1._o p._n 136._o 137._o 138_o 139._o 140_o faith_n do_v not_o effect_n and_o perform_v those_o thing_n by_o any_o excellency_n force_n or_o efficacy_n of_o it_o own_o above_o other_o grace_n but_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o office_n whereunto_o it_o be_v assign_v in_o covenant_n of_o grace_n p._n 140_o of_o all_o creature_n man_n only_o be_v capable_a of_o justify_v faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 140_o faith_n be_v proper_a unto_o man_n in_o this_o life_n in_o his_o journey_n towards_o his_o perfect_a home_n and_o eternal_a habitation_n p._n 141_o all_o man_n have_v not_o faith_n p._n 141_o the_o subject_n of_o justify_v faith_n be_v man_n a_o sinner_n call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n acknowledge_v his_o offence_n &_o hunger_a &_o thirst_v after_o mercy_n §_o 2._o p._n 141_o the_o seat_n of_o faith_n be_v the_o heart_n but_o the_o heart_n contrite_a humble_v bewail_v sin_n deny_v itself_o and_o affect_v with_o desire_n of_o remission_n §_o 3._o p._n 142._o 143_o in_o scripture_n the_o heart_n be_v take_v for_o the_o whole_a soul_n with_o all_o its_o power_n and_o operation_n p._n 144_o faith_n be_v common_a to_o all_o and_o peculiar_a to_o they_o only_o who_o be_v call_v according_a to_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n §_o 4._o p._n 145_o all_o have_v not_o the_o like_a measure_n of_o faith_n §_o 5._o p._n 146_o faith_n perfect_a in_o none_o p._n 146._o 147_o the_o faith_n of_o the_o weak_a christian_n be_v sufficient_a to_o salvation_n §_o 6._o p._n 148_o the_o degree_n of_o faith_n may_v be_v consider_v according_a to_o the_o diverse_a growth_n which_o god_n bring_v his_o child_n unto_o p._n 148._o 148_o four_o degree_n of_o faith_n §_o 7._o 149_o faith_n be_v weak_a four_o way_n 1._o knowledge_n 2._o assent_n 3._o confidence_n 4._o fruit_n and_o effect_n p._n 149._o 150_o ordinary_o believer_n be_v weak_a at_o the_o first_o p._n 150_o some_o privilege_v above_o other_o p._n 151_o faith_n weak_a in_o one_o respect_n may_v be_v strong_a in_o another_o p._n 151_o the_o benefit_n of_o the_o weak_a faith_n if_o true_a and_o lively_a §_o 8_o p._n 151._o 152_o weak_a faith_n if_o sound_n will_v grow_v and_o increase_v ibid._n we_o must_v strive_v to_o be_v strong_a and_o rich_a in_o faith_n p._n 152._o 153_o faith_n somewhat_o grow_v §_o 9_o p._n 153_o strong_a faith_n p._n 153._o 154_o full_a assurance_n get_v by_o degree_n p._n 154_o the_o benefit_n of_o full_a assurance_n p._n 154._o 155_o the_o strong_a faith_n be_v subject_a to_o sundry_a infirmity_n §_o 10_o p._n 156_o the_o strong_a believer_n do_v sometime_o shrink_v when_o the_o weak_a stand_v fast_o p._n 156_o chap._n xi_o motive_n and_o encouragement_n to_o believe_v §_o 1._o p._n 157_o 158_o mean_n for_o the_o right_a plant_n of_o faith_n §_o 2._o p._n 159._o 160_o 161._o etc._n etc._n faith_n once_o obtain_v be_v serious_o to_o be_v regard_v §_o 3._o p._n 164_o 165_o mean_n whereby_o faith_n be_v strengthen_v and_o confirm_v §_o 4._o p._n 166._o 167._o 168._o 169_o chap._n xii_o why_o satan_n endeavour_n by_o all_o mean_n to_o hinder_v as_o the_o kind_o take_v so_o the_o growth_n of_o faith_n §_o 1_o p._n 170._o 171_o the_o first_o temptation_n be_v take_v from_o our_o worthlesnesse_n §_o 1_o p._n 171_o remedy_n the_o sense_n of_o unworthiness_n must_v not_o discourage_v we_o from_o believe_v because_o 1._o the_o mercy_n favour_n promise_n and_o benefit_n of_o god_n be_v all_o free_a p._n 171_o 2._o we_o be_v not_o more_o desirous_a to_o believe_v than_o god_n be_v we_o shall_v so_o do_v p._n 171._o 172_o the_o second_o temptation_n they_o know_v not_o whether_o they_o be_v elect_v §_o 2._o remedy_n 1._o hold_v such_o suggestion_n to_o arise_v from_o the_o spirit_n of_o error_n and_o lend_v no_o ear_n to_o such_o whisper_n of_o the_o old_a serpent_n p._n 172_o 2._o if_o god_n make_v offer_v of_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n 〈…〉_o â—â—nd_v to_o receive_v it_o ibid._n the_o three_o temptation_n they_o 〈…〉_o of_o doubting_n §_o 3_o remedy_n 1._o faith_n may_v be_v true_a 〈◊〉_d lively_a that_o be_v weak_a p._n 173_o 2._o it_o be_v not_o the_o excellency_n and_o measure_n of_o faith_n that_o do_v make_v we_o righteous_a before_o god_n but_o christ_n who_o faith_n do_v receive_v ibid._n 3._o it_o be_v not_o faith_n but_o christ_n receive_v by_o faith_n that_o nourish_v to_o eternal_a life_n ibid._n 4._o we_o read_v that_o christ_n reprove_v some_o for_o their_o small_a faith_n but_o never_o reject_v any_o that_o come_v unto_o he_o in_o weakness_n desire_v to_o be_v confirm_v p._n 174_o the_o four_o temptation_n they_o can_v keep_v their_o faith_n strong_a and_o steadfast_a §_o 4_o remedy_n 1._o there_o be_v no_o shadow_n of_o change_n with_o god_n p._n 174_o 2._o labour_v after_o and_o groan_v to_o rest_v their_o weary_a soul_n upon_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n be_v never_o satisfy_v till_o their_o doubtfulness_n be_v remove_v
will_v bring_v a_o good_a end_n ibid._n 3._o want_v of_o feeling_n argue_v not_o want_v of_o faith_n p._n 175_o why_o the_o faithful_a be_v subject_a to_o such_o doubt_n and_o want_n of_o feeling_n p._n 175._o 176_o the_o five_o temptation_n they_o receive_v the_o truth_n at_o first_o without_o due_a trial_n §_o 5_o remedy_n 1._o god_n be_v merciful_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v our_o imperfection_n when_o upon_o the_o knowledge_n and_o sight_n we_o confess_v and_o bewail_v they_o p._n 176_o 2._o faith_n may_v be_v true_a though_o much_o be_v amiss_o when_o first_o we_o receive_v the_o truth_n ibid._n 3._o it_o be_v the_o great_a wisdom_n and_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o time_n to_o hide_v from_o his_o child_n the_o sight_n of_o their_o infirmity_n and_o want_n ibid._n the_o sixth_o temptation_n they_o never_o have_v that_o deep_a sorrow_n which_o many_o have_v feel_v §_o 6_o remedy_n 1._o god_n deal_v not_o with_o all_o alike_o p._n 176._o 177_o 2._o to_o doubt_v of_o god_n love_n because_o he_o deal_v gentle_o with_o we_o lest_o we_o shall_v be_v swallow_v up_o of_o sorrow_n be_v great_a ignorance_n p._n 177_o 3._o faith_n may_v be_v sound_a in_o they_o who_o never_o feel_v such_o depth_n of_o sorrow_n as_o other_o have_v do_v ibid._n the_o seven_o temptation_n they_o never_o feel_v any_o great_a strength_n of_o grace_n §_o 7_o remedy_n 1._o we_o be_v but_o child_n and_o therefore_o weak_a and_o subject_a to_o many_o spiritual_a disease_n p._n 178_o 2._o grace_n may_v be_v true_a while_o it_o be_v but_o small_a ibid._n 3._o if_o weakness_n of_o grace_n be_v any_o just_a cause_n of_o fear_n none_o may_v assure_v themselves_o of_o god_n love_n ibid._n the_o eight_o temptation_n what_o they_o former_o feel_v be_v now_o decay_a §_o 8_o remedy_n in_o god_n dear_a child_n there_o may_v be_v decay_n of_o grace_n p._n 179_o the_o nine_o temptation_n they_o can_v find_v any_o lively_a sense_n of_o faith_n §_o 9_o remedy_n 1._o grace_n may_v lie_v hide_v and_o work_v in_o respect_n of_o our_o acknowledgement_n insensible_o p._n 179._o 180_o 2._o in_o the_o agony_n of_o conscience_n none_o be_v more_o unfit_a to_o judge_v of_o our_o estate_n than_o we_o be_v of_o our_o own_o p._n 180._o 181_o 3._o the_o lord_n diverse_o give_v evidence_n of_o his_o spirit_n presence_n in_o us._n p._n 181_o 4._o if_o for_o the_o present_a a_o man_n can_v discern_v no_o spark_n of_o grace_n in_o himself_o he_o must_v call_v to_o remembrance_n former_a time_n wherein_o he_o have_v glorify_v god_n by_o a_o holy_a life_n and_o conversation_n p._n 181._o 182_o 5._o if_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o gather_v comfort_n from_o former_a experience_n he_o must_v lay_v hold_v upon_o the_o gracious_a invitation_n of_o christ_n call_v the_o thirsty_a and_o burden_a soul_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o p._n 282_o the_o ten_o temptation_n their_o sin_n be_v many_o in_o number_n and_o heinous_a for_o quality_n and_o they_o be_v press_v with_o the_o heavy_a burden_n of_o god_n wrath_n §_o 10_o remedy_n 1._o the_o heinousness_n or_o number_n of_o our_o sin_n make_v we_o not_o uncapable_a of_o mercy_n p._n 182._o 183_o 2._o faith_n may_v continue_v strong_a though_o sense_n of_o god_n love_v fail_v p._n 183_o 3._o faith_n go_v before_o experience_n or_o sense_n of_o mercy_n and_o wait_v for_o salvation_n by_o christ_n in_o the_o depth_n of_o misery_n p._n 183._o 184_o 4._o we_o be_v not_o to_o give_v credit_n to_o our_o own_o feel_n but_o to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n p._n 184_o 5._o the_o dear_a servant_n of_o god_n have_v in_o their_o own_o sense_n apprehend_v wrath_n and_o indignation_n ibid._n the_o eleven_o temptation_n they_o have_v long_o use_v the_o mean_n of_o grace_n and_o can_v find_v no_o comfort_n §_o 11_o remedy_n 1._o examine_v if_o some_o bosom_n sin_n be_v not_o that_o which_o make_v the_o breach_n in_o the_o conscience_n p._n 185_o 2._o the_o godly_a sometime_o walk_v without_o comfort_n because_o they_o put_v it_o from_o themselves_o ibid._n 3._o oftentimes_o god_n cause_v his_o child_n to_o seek_v long_o before_o they_o find_v comfort_n ibid._n 4._o the_o ardent_a desire_n shall_v at_o length_n be_v satisfy_v ibid._n 5._o remission_n of_o sin_n and_o peace_n of_o conscience_n be_v favour_n worth_a the_o wait_v for_o p._n 186_o 6._o we_o have_v not_o wait_v so_o many_o year_n in_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n for_o comfort_n as_o god_n have_v wait_v for_o our_o conversion_n ibid._n the_o twelve_o temptation_n they_o be_v afraid_a of_o fall_v into_o some_o fearful_a extremity_n §_o 12_o remedy_n 1._o labour_v to_o fortify_v faith_n in_o the_o gracious_a promise_n which_o god_n have_v make_v to_o his_o child_n of_o sustentation_n and_o preservation_n p._n 186._o 187_o 2._o the_o strong_a can_v stand_v by_o their_o own_o might_n and_o the_o weak_a shall_v be_v able_a to_o overcome_v all_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n by_o the_o power_n of_o the_o lord_n p._n 187_o 3._o fear_n be_v valiant_o to_o be_v resist_v not_o to_o be_v believe_v or_o reason_v withal_o ibid._n 4._o fear_v of_o fall_v arise_v from_o sense_n of_o weakness_n be_v diffidence_n in_o god_n ibid._n the_o thirteen_o temptation_n they_o shall_v never_o hold_v out_o to_o the_o end_n §_o 13_o remedy_n 1._o the_o same_o god_n who_o keep_v they_o in_o time_n of_o peace_n be_v able_a and_o will_v uphold_v they_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n p._n 188_o 2._o in_o our_o sore_a assault_n god_n be_v at_o our_o right_a hand_n to_o support_v and_o stay_v we_o that_o we_o shall_v not_o fall_v ibid._n 3._o if_o their_o portion_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o small_a of_o all_o other_o they_o must_v strive_v to_o grow_v forward_o but_o without_o discouragement_n ibid._n the_o fourteen_o temptation_n they_o be_v many_o way_n cross_v and_o afflict_a §_o 14_o remedy_n 1._o god_n do_v love_n tender_o when_o he_o do_v correct_v severe_o p._n 189_o 2._o all_o god_n chastisement_n be_v but_o purgative_a medicine_n to_o prevent_v or_o cure_v some_o spiritual_a disease_n p._n 182_o 3._o god_n require_v that_o man_n in_o affliction_n shall_v live_v by_o faith_n both_o for_o a_o sanctify_a use_n in_o they_o and_o a_o good_a issue_n out_o of_o they_o in_o due_a season_n p._n 190_o the_o fifteen_o temptation_n they_o be_v strong_o possess_v with_o fear_n that_o god_n have_v utter_o cast_v they_o off_o §_o 15_o remedy_n 1._o they_o must_v beware_v they_o make_v not_o more_o sin_n unpardonable_a than_o god_n himself_o have_v pronounce_v to_o be_v of_o that_o sort_n p._n 190._o 191_o 2._o see_v god_n do_v call_v and_o encourage_v they_o to_o trust_v and_o rely_v upon_o he_o &_o they_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o will_v glad_o embrace_v his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n they_o must_v gather_v godly_a boldness_n to_o rest_v upon_o god_n grace_n and_o courage_n to_o fight_v against_o and_o withstand_v satan_n p._n 191._o 192_o 3._o the_o soul_n can_v taste_v sweetness_n when_o it_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o fear_n p._n 192._o 193_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o fault_n to_o measure_v the_o excellency_n of_o faith_n and_o power_n thereof_o by_o quantity_n and_o unseasonable_a fruit_n so_o to_o call_v they_o and_o not_o by_o virtue_n kind_a plantation_n and_o seasonable_a fruit_n p._n 193._o 194_o what_o be_v seasonable_a effect_n and_o fruit_n of_o faith_n in_o great_a temptation_n and_o cloudy_a season_n p._n 194_o 5._o imperfection_n argue_v not_o want_v of_o faith_n but_o place_n for_o further_a increase_n of_o faith_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o p._n 195_o 6._o in_o scripture_n we_o have_v example_n of_o weak_a believer_n as_o well_o as_o of_o strong_a and_o in_o one_o and_o the_o same_o person_n different_a degree_n of_o faith_n at_o diverse_a time_n p._n 195._o 196_o 7._o when_o the_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o fear_n the_o calm_a and_o still_a voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n be_v not_o discern_v p._n 196._o 197_o 8._o in_o those_o season_v the_o trial_n of_o faith_n be_v to_o be_v take_v by_o those_o fruit_n which_o be_v evident_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o other_o ibid._n 9_o they_o that_o feel_v themselves_o destitute_a of_o grace_n and_o comfort_n be_v will_v to_o repair_v unto_o christ_n for_o both_o ibid._n a_o table_n of_o the_o principal_a matter_n contain_v in_o this_o second_o part._n chap._n i._n inducement_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n p._n 199._o 200_o christ_n be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o faith_n the_o mean_a p._n 201._o 202_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o faith_n shall_v challenge_v any_o thing_n of_o desert_n unto_o herself_o p._n 202_o faith_n be_v profitable_a for_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o all_o part_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o life_n but_o evermore_o it_o advance_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n p._n 202._o 203_o what_o it_o
be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n p._n 203._o 204_o what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v that_o we_o may_v live_v by_o faith_n viz._n 1._o acquaint_v ourselves_o familiar_o with_o the_o word_n of_o god_n 2._o exercise_v faith_n aright_o in_o the_o word_n p._n 204._o 205_o beside_o express_a cmmandement_n and_o direct_a promise_n there_o be_v special_a promise_n and_o commandment_n by_o consequent_a which_o we_o be_v to_o note_v and_o make_v use_n of_o p._n 205._o 206_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o the_o word_n 1._o it_o do_v firm_o and_o universal_o assent_v to_o the_o whole_a word_n of_o god_n and_o set_v a_o due_a price_n and_o value_n upon_o it_o p._n 207_o 2._o it_o ponder_v the_o word_n serious_o and_o treasure_n it_o up_o safe_a ibid._n 3._o it_o preserve_v and_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o promise_n ibid._n 4._o it_o ply_v the_o throne_n of_o grace_n with_o earnest_n and_o continual_a supplication_n ibid._n 5._o it_o look_v up_o direct_o unto_o god_n his_o wisdom_n power_n mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n p._n 208_o 6._o it_o rest_v quiet_o upon_o god_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 208_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n scil_n 1._o find_v out_o thy_o unbelief_n p._n 208._o 209._o 210._o etc._n etc._n 2._o see_v the_o necessity_n and_o pretiousnesse_n of_o faith_n p._n 213_o 3._o meditate_v on_o the_o ground_n of_o faith_n p._n 213._o 214_o 4._o feel_v weakness_n of_o faith_n look_v on_o christ_n p._n 214_o 5._o pray_v for_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n p._n 215_o chap._n ii_o what_o be_v mean_v by_o god_n promise_n and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n thereof_o p._n 216_o the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n of_o sin_n ibid._n this_o promise_n be_v free_a p._n 217_o yet_o obtain_v through_o christ_n only_o ibid._n and_o receive_v and_o possess_v by_o faith_n and_o by_o it_o alone_o p._n 217_o 218_o this_o promise_n be_v of_o faith_n 1._o that_o it_o may_v be_v of_o free_a grace_n ibid._n 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v steadfast_a and_o sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n ibid._n 3._o that_o only_o be_v the_o true_a manner_n of_o justification_n which_o shut_v forth_o all_o boast_n in_o the_o dignity_n of_o our_o work_n p._n 218._o 219_o its_o necessary_a to_o seek_v pardon_n of_o sin_n by_o faith_n for_o 1._o in_o ourselves_o we_o be_v sinful_a and_o curse_a and_o remission_n which_o be_v of_o grace_n can_v be_v obtain_v by_o no_o other_o mean_n but_o only_o by_o faith_n in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 219_o 2._o faith_n go_v direct_o unto_o christ_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v ibid._n 3._o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n do_v commend_v and_o maintain_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n p._n 220_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n touch_v this_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n be_v diverse_a 1._o it_o general_o believe_v the_o promise_n to_o be_v true_a and_o thereby_o discern_v that_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a p._n 220._o 221_o 2._o it_o stir_v up_o earnest_a desire_n and_o long_n to_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o this_o mercy_n p._n 221._o 222_o 3._o it_o draw_v we_o forward_o to_o seek_v mercy_n of_o god_n by_o unfeigned_a confession_n and_o hearty_a supplication_n p._n 222._o 223._o 224_o 4._o it_o embrace_v and_o rest_v upon_o the_o special_a and_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o pardon_n p._n 224._o 225_o 5._o it_o do_v certify_v of_o pardon_n grant_v and_o seal_v unto_o us._n p._n 225_o how_o faith_n do_v assure_v that_o our_o sin_n be_v already_o pardon_v p._n 225._o 226_o three_o prerogative_n accompany_v confident_a assurance_n 1._o peace_n with_o god_n 2._o free_a access_n unto_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n 3._o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n unspeakable_a and_o glorious_a p._n 227._o 228_o 6._o by_o faith_n we_o continue_v in_o this_o bless_a state_n in_o sweet_a peace_n and_o fellowship_n with_o god_n p._n 228._o 229_o a_o christian_n may_v live_v by_o faith_n for_o many_o day_n or_o rather_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n in_o sweet_a peace_n and_o communion_n with_o god_n if_o he_o will_v learn_v to_o maintain_v and_o take_v pain_n to_o exercise_v his_o faith_n aright_o p._n 230._o 231._o 232_o to_o what_o measure_n of_o joy_n a_o christian_a may_v attain_v p._n 232._o 233_o two_o special_a cause_n there_o be_v why_o many_o good_a christian_n live_v so_o long_o in_o fear_n and_o doubt_n 1._o a_o immoderate_a aggravation_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o continual_a thought_n of_o their_o unworthiness_n p._n 234_o these_o must_v know_v it_o be_v good_a to_o deny_v themselves_o but_o not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n ibid._n the_o detestation_n of_o sin_n be_v great_o to_o be_v commend_v if_o they_o remember_v withal_o that_o there_o be_v hope_n in_o israel_n concern_v this_o p._n 235_o there_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n infirmity_n forgetfulness_n and_o sudden_a passion_n and_o there_o be_v foul_a enormous_a notorious_a sin_n which_o wound_n conscience_n p._n 235._o 236_o if_o a_o man_n have_v often_o fall_v into_o notorious_a offence_n he_o be_v not_o to_o despair_v ibid._n a_o foul_a offence_n after_o grace_n receive_v be_v not_o unpardonable_a p._n 236._o 237_o many_o complain_v they_o can_v believe_v when_o indeed_o they_o think_v there_o be_v no_o promise_n of_o mercy_n make_v unto_o they_o upon_o which_o they_o shall_v ground_v their_o confidence_n ibid._n such_o must_v know_v 1._o that_o god_n call_v they_o in_o his_o word_n to_o come_v unto_o he_o as_o if_o he_o do_v particular_o name_v they_o 2._o they_o must_v consider_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n in_o promise_v and_o his_o faithfulness_n in_o make_v good_a whatsoever_o he_o bathe_v promise_v ibid._n the_o second_o cause_n be_v ignorance_n of_o the_o way_n how_o this_o assurance_n be_v to_o be_v seek_v upon_o what_o foundation_n it_o be_v to_o be_v lay_v in_o what_o order_n they_o come_v unto_o it_o p._n 238_o two_o thing_n be_v special_o to_o be_v learn_v for_o their_o direction_n 1._o that_o assoon_o as_o ever_o a_o man_n feel_v sin_n as_o a_o burden_n and_o do_v true_o thirst_v to_o be_v ease_v of_o it_o he_o have_v a_o calling_n to_o come_v unto_o christ_n p._n 238_o 2._o the_o barren_a in_o grace_n must_v come_v unto_o christ_n to_o be_v supply_v of_o his_o fullness_n p._n 239_o direction_n to_o the_o weak_a how_o to_o stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o believe_v when_o they_o feel_v no_o comfort_n p._n 239_o 1._o they_o must_v unfeigned_o humble_v their_o soul_n before_o god_n in_o the_o confession_n of_o sin_n with_o earnest_a prayer_n for_o pardon_n p._n 240_o 2._o they_o must_v rouse_v and_o stir_v up_o themselves_o to_o believe_v with_o reason_n draw_v from_o the_o promise_n and_o covenant_n of_o god_n make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n consideration_n take_v out_o of_o the_o word_n and_o experience_n of_o his_o deal_n with_o other_o his_o servant_n in_o former_a time_n p._n 241._o 242_o 3._o they_o must_v be_v instant_a with_o the_o lord_n to_o give_v they_o both_o strength_n of_o faith_n &_o the_o sight_n of_o their_o belief_n p._n 242._o 243_o 4._o they_o must_v comfort_v their_o heart_n in_o the_o certainty_n of_o god_n word_n though_o for_o the_o present_a they_o feel_v no_o comfort_n p._n 243_o thus_o faith_n be_v daily_o to_o be_v preserve_v and_o quicken_v ibid._n chap._n iii_o of_o the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n p._n 244_o a_o christian_n be_v allow_v to_o believe_v these_o promise_n for_o 1._o in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n god_n have_v promise_v to_o take_v away_o the_o heart_n of_o stone_n etc._n etc._n p._n 245_o 2._o the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n be_v set_v open_a unto_o the_o thirsty_a and_o he_o be_v invite_v to_o come_v and_o drink_v to_o the_o satisfy_n of_o his_o soul_n p._n 245._o 246_o 3._o christ_n by_o his_o blood_n have_v purchase_v for_o his_o people_n all_o spiritual_a blessing_n in_o heavenly_a thing_n ibid._n 4._o we_o be_v teach_v to_o ask_v of_o god_n in_o christ_n increase_n and_o strength_n of_o grace_n ibid._n 5._o the_o faithful_a have_v rely_v upon_o christ_n for_o grace_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n ibid._n 6._o man_n duty_n be_v god_n free_a gift_n of_o grace_n ibid._n it_o be_v necessary_a to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v sanctify_v our_o nature_n and_o enable_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n p._n 246._o 247_o for_o 1._o justification_n &_o sanctification_n be_v individual_a p._n 247_o 2._o otherwise_o christian_n shall_v very_o much_o stagger_v be_v off_o and_o on_o cold_o set_v upon_o the_o practice_n of_o christianity_n ibid._n 3._o our_o own_o strength_n be_v too_o weak_a for_o the_o work_n of_o holiness_n ibid._n 4._o settledness_n in_o this_o that_o god_n will_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o holiness_n begin_v cause_v man_n to_o go_v about_o
the_o work_n of_o mortification_n with_o much_o readiness_n ibid._n 5._o the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v spiritual_a thing_n be_v link_v together_o p._n 248_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o the_o promise_n of_o sanctification_n 1._o it_o acquaint_v a_o man_n with_o his_o emptiness_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o his_o inbred_a corruption_n p._n 248._o 249_o 2._o it_o show_v where_o the_o strength_n be_v to_o be_v have_v which_o we_o want_v and_o stir_v up_o to_o a_o constant_a conscionable_a and_o diligent_a use_n of_o the_o mean_n of_o grace_n p._n 249._o 250_o 3._o it_o incit_v to_o a_o holy_a improvement_n of_o what_o grace_n we_o have_v receive_v ibid._n 4._o it_o fight_v courageous_o against_o sin_n and_o cry_v instant_o to_o the_o lord_n for_o help_v ibid._n 5._o it_o submit_v willing_o to_o what_o course_n the_o lord_n be_v please_v to_o take_v for_o the_o crucify_a of_o sin_n ibid._n 6._o faith_n be_v the_o band_n or_o sinew_n whereby_o we_o be_v tie_v unto_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 251._o 252_o 7._o true_a faith_n stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n for_o the_o begin_n of_o sanctification_n p._n 252_o the_o mean_n how_o a_o christian_a be_v to_o stir_v up_o faith_n to_o believe_v that_o god_n will_v sanctify_v he_o when_o he_o see_v nothing_o but_o thraldom_n 1._o he_o must_v bewail_v his_o spiritual_a nakedness_n thraldom_n and_o vassalage_n under_o sin_n p._n 252._o 253_o 2._o he_o must_v look_v to_o the_o grace_n truth_n and_o power_n of_o god_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o sanctify_v to_o the_o fullness_n and_o sufficiency_n that_o be_v in_o christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n p._n 254_o 3._o he_o must_v pray_v instant_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o sanctify_a grace_n p._n 255_o 4._o it_o be_v good_a to_o move_v the_o heart_n quiet_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n and_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n p._n 255_o chap._n four_o christ_n have_v purchase_v for_o we_o life_n everlasting_a no_o less_o than_o righteousness_n p_o 256_o eternal_a life_n be_v promise_v upon_o condition_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 256_o life_n eternal_a be_v begin_v in_o they_o that_o believe_v p._n 257_o when_o first_o we_o believe_v they_o be_v we_o entitle_v to_o life_n everlasting_a and_o so_o have_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o glory_n in_o respect_n of_o right_a and_o propriety_n p._n 257._o 258_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o believe_v in_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o eternal_a life_n to_o be_v give_v of_o grace_n ibid._n it_o be_v very_o necessary_a to_o believe_v it_o 1._o that_o we_o may_v with_o more_o quietness_n of_o mind_n bear_v the_o affliction_n trouble_n and_o persecution_n which_o befall_v we_o in_o this_o world_n p._n 258_o 2._o it_o serve_v to_o establish_v our_o heart_n against_o sundry_a worldly_a care_n and_o fear_n p._n 259_o 3._o if_o we_o keep_v heaven_n in_o our_o eye_n we_o shall_v fight_v courageous_o and_o run_v with_o patience_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v these_o promise_n 1._o as_o a_o humble_a petitioner_n it_o receive_v and_o lay_v hold_v upon_o salvation_n itself_o promise_v p._n 259._o 260_o 2._o faith_n do_v not_o begin_v to_o apprehend_v life_n and_o then_o leave_v it_o to_o work_n but_o do_v ever_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n until_o we_o come_v to_o enjoy_v it_o p._n 260_o 3._o by_o faith_n we_o receive_v the_o promise_a spirit_n as_o the_o earnest_n of_o our_o inheritance_n p._n 260._o 261_o 4._o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n lead_v forward_o in_o the_o path_n of_o peace_n and_o righteousness_n p._n 261._o 262_o 5._o it_o seek_v to_o get_v our_o title_n confirm_v and_o assure_v to_o the_o conscience_n by_o evidence_n and_o earnest_n or_o pawn_v p._n 263_o 6._o it_o strive_v to_o enter_v the_o possession_n of_o this_o heavenly_a kingdom_n by_o degree_n p._n 263_o 7._o it_o earnest_o desire_v and_o long_v after_o the_o full_a accomplishment_n of_o glory_n p._n 263._o 264_o 8._o it_o assure_v that_o we_o be_v make_v heir_n of_o glory_n to_o which_o god_n of_o his_o grace_n will_v bring_v we_o in_o his_o time_n appoint_v p._n 264._o 265_o god_n in_o great_a mercy_n do_v vouchsafe_v to_o his_o adopt_a son_n many_o excellent_a royalty_n in_o this_o life_n p._n 265._o 266_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n that_o arise_v from_o the_o privilege_n of_o the_o godly_a in_o this_o life_n 1._o faith_n rest_v upon_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v from_o he_o whatsoever_o may_v be_v good_a and_o profitable_a p._n 266._o 267_o 2._o it_o petition_v instant_o for_o succour_n p._n 267._o 268_o 3._o it_o receive_v earthly_a blessing_n as_o gift_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o token_n of_o love_n p._n 268_o 4._o faith_n in_o these_o &_o the_o foresay_a promise_n do_v great_o enlarge_v the_o heart_n towards_o god_n ibid._n 5._o it_o do_v inward_o quiet_a and_o cheer_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o manifold_a outward_a discouragement_n p._n 268._o 269_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o these_o promise_n 1._o to_o humble_v ourselves_o unfeigned_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o miserable_a and_o accurse_a estate_n by_o sin_n and_o former_a carelessness_n to_o seek_v mercy_n etc._n etc._n p._n 269._o 270._o 271._o 272_o 2._o we_o must_v incite_v and_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o everlasting_a life_n by_o consideration_n of_o the_o free_a and_o rich_a grace_n of_o god_n his_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n the_o sufficiency_n of_o christ_n merit_n and_o greatness_n excellency_n and_o worth_n of_o the_o benefit_n promise_v p._n 272._o 273._o 274._o 275._o 276_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v earnest_o that_o god_n will_v increase_v our_o faith_n seal_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n lead_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o peace_n cause_v we_o to_o grow_v up_o in_o holiness_n make_v we_o wise_a to_o prize_n and_o value_n to_o taste_v and_o relish_v the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o assure_v our_o conscience_n of_o right_a and_o title_n to_o that_o everlasting_a inheritance_n p._n 277._o 278_o 4._o we_o must_v quicken_v ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n wait_v patient_o and_o walk_v cheerful_o before_o he_o p._n 278._o 279_o chap._n v._o god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n p._n 279_o 280_o the_o love_n which_o god_n bear_v to_o his_o people_n be_v a_o everlasting_a love_n and_o the_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o they_o effectual_o and_o shall_v be_v keep_v assure_o be_v a_o everlasting_a covenant_n p._n 280._o 281_o the_o condition_n of_o the_o covenant_n be_v promise_v in_o the_o covenant_n itself_o p._n 281._o 282_o all_o the_o faithful_a be_v build_v upon_o the_o rock_n not_o upon_o the_o rock_n now_o and_o anon_o upon_o the_o sand_n p._n 282_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n shall_v never_o perish_v neither_o shall_v any_o man_n pluck_v they_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n p._n 282._o 283_o they_o be_v fence_v against_o the_o treachery_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n remain_v in_o they_o p._n 283_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v send_v into_o their_o heart_n to_o dwell_v and_o remain_v with_o they_o as_o a_o earnest_n of_o their_o inheritance_n until_o the_o redemption_n of_o the_o purchase_a possession_n p._n 283._o 284_o the_o life_n which_o they_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o christ_n be_v a_o everlasting_a life_n p._n 284_o christ_n have_v pray_v for_o his_o people_n that_o their_o faith_n shall_v not_o fail_v p._n 284_o we_o be_v assure_v from_o god_n that_o he_o will_v perfect_v the_o work_n of_o grace_n which_o he_o have_v begin_v ibid._n by_o serious_a meditation_n on_o these_o promise_n we_o must_v settle_v ourselves_o in_o believe_v our_o perseverance_n which_o be_v very_o necessary_a for_o 1._o have_v it_o not_o be_v a_o point_n of_o great_a weight_n the_o lord_n will_v not_o have_v mention_v it_o so_o often_o p._n 285_o 2._o we_o be_v weak_a and_o feeble_a to_o withstand_v our_o spiritual_a enemy_n potent_a and_o vigilant_a to_o assail_v ibid._n 3._o our_o weakness_n be_v not_o great_a than_o our_o backwardness_n to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n when_o we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n ibid._n 4._o whilst_o christian_n distrustful_o question_v their_o perseverance_n all_o present_a favour_n seem_v the_o less_o all_o other_o promise_n be_v hold_v the_o more_o weak_o ibid._n 5._o confidence_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n do_v encourage_v and_o quicken_v in_o a_o christian_a course_n p._n 286_o he_o that_o have_v faith_n indeed_o will_v not_o nay_o he_o can_v take_v courage_n to_o go_v on_o in_o sin_n upon_o this_o pretence_n that_o faith_n once_o have_v can_v utter_o be_v lose_v ibid._n 6._o look_v how_o much_o we_o come_v short_a in_o believe_v the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n concern_v our_o future_a
protection_n from_o all_o hurtful_a evil_n so_o much_o be_v we_o lack_v to_o sound_a peace_n and_o stable_a tranquillity_n of_o mind_n and_o conscience_n p._n 287._o 288_o the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o believe_v their_o perseverance_n for_o 1._o god_n have_v confirm_v it_o by_o promise_n and_o covenant_n unto_o his_o child_n p._n 288_o 2._o they_o have_v allowance_n to_o believe_v the_o obtain_n of_o that_o which_o christ_n have_v pray_v for_o and_o they_o ask_v of_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o his_o will_n p._n 289_o 3._o what_o one_o believe_v upon_o ordinary_a and_o common_a ground_n that_o be_v the_o privilege_n of_o all_o believer_n ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v a_o great_a glory_n to_o god_n that_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n on_o he_o concern_v our_o future_a estate_n p._n 289._o 290_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v perseverance_n 1._o it_o make_v a_o man_n sensible_a of_o his_o own_o frailty_n p._n 290_o 2._o it_o stir_v up_o holy_a jealousy_n and_o suspicion_n lest_o we_o shall_v cool_v decay_n start_v aside_o or_o fall_v back_o ibid._n 3._o i'faith_o instant_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o help_v and_o strength_n and_o continual_a supply_n of_o grace_n p._n 291_o 4._o faith_n desire_v dige_v and_o feed_v upon_o the_o wholesome_a food_n of_o life_n ibid._n 5._o it_o put_v forth_o itself_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o love_n with_o life_n and_o fervour_n p._n 292._o 293_o 6._o it_o covet_v increase_v of_o grace_n and_o sanctification_n p._n 293._o 294_o 7._o it_o receive_v new_a supply_n of_o grace_n continual_o from_o jesus_n christ_n the_o fountain_n of_o grace_n ibid._n 8._o it_o assure_v of_o perseverance_n through_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n p._n 294._o 295_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o believe_v these_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n 1._o we_o must_v hearty_o bewail_v our_o proneness_n to_o sin_n aptness_n to_o decline_v inability_n to_o withstand_v any_o one_o temptation_n or_o set_v one_o step_v forward_o in_o the_o way_n to_o heaven_n p._n 295._o 296_o 2._o we_o must_v stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o rest_v upon_o god_n through_o jesus_n christ_n for_o establishment_n and_o confirmation_n p._n 296._o 297_o 3._o we_o must_v pray_v instant_o that_o god_n will_v uphold_v we_o and_o make_v we_o to_o see_v that_o he_o will_v establish_v we_o unto_o the_o end_n p._n 297._o 298_o chap._n vi_o the_o servant_n of_o christ_n be_v all_o soldier_n and_o have_v continual_a war_n not_o with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o with_o principality_n and_o power_n and_o spiritual_a wickedness_n p._n 299_o encouragement_n to_o resist_v satan_n ibid._n promise_n of_o victory_n p._n 299._o 300_o in_o this_o state_n of_o temptation_n the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o believe_v the_o promise_n of_o victory_n for_o 1._o the_o god_n of_o peace_n have_v promise_v to_o tread_v satan_n under_o our_o foot_n short_o p._n 300_o 2._o faith_n do_v glorify_v god_n and_o be_v most_o profitable_a unto_o we_o our_o treasure_n strength_n and_o victory_n ibid._n 3._o we_o have_v a_o charge_n to_o resist_v the_o devil_n strong_a in_o the_o faith_n p._n 301_o 4._o faith_n be_v one_o of_o the_o first_o thing_n that_o be_v form_v in_o a_o christian_a and_o wherewith_o god_n furnish_v he_o when_o he_o prepare_v and_o call_v he_o forth_o to_o the_o encounter_n ibid._n 5._o the_o faithful_a can_v better_o provide_v for_o their_o own_o ease_n and_o safety_n then_o confident_o to_o hope_v in_o the_o lord._n p._n 302_o it_o be_v necessary_a a_o christian_n shall_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o this_o condition_n for_o 1._o true_a valour_n can_v be_v have_v without_o faith_n in_o christ_n p._n 302_o 2._o all_o our_o strength_n lie_v in_o christ_n who_o almighty_a power_n subdue_v all_o thing_n for_o us._n p._n 302._o 303_o 3._o faith_n be_v of_o force_n to_o keep_v we_o against_o all_o assault_n of_o the_o devil_n ibid._n 4._o the_o devil_n will_v renew_v his_o assault_n and_o we_o must_v renew_v our_o courage_n and_o strength_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o promise_n of_o victory_n in_o temptation_n 1._o faith_n make_v sensible_a that_o we_o can_v resist_v of_o ourselves_o but_o assure_v that_o satan_n be_v chain_v up_o by_o the_o power_n of_o almighty_a god_n p._n 303._o 304_o 2._o it_o discover_v the_o method_n of_o satan_n and_o his_o end_n in_o tempt_v p._n 304._o 305_o 3._o it_o lift_v up_o the_o heart_n to_o cry_v and_o complain_v unto_o god_n of_o the_o cruelty_n and_o malice_n of_o that_o spiritual_a adversary_n but_o suffer_v it_o not_o to_o muse_v upon_o his_o blasphemous_a temptation_n ibid._n 4._o by_o faith_n the_o poor_a soul_n eye_v the_o promise_n betake_v itself_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o succour_v promise_v p._n 305._o 306_o 5._o it_o stir_v up_o courage_n and_o resolution_n to_o set_v upon_o the_o practice_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o particular_a call_n as_o the_o mean_v sanctify_v of_o god_n to_o procure_v freedom_n p._n 306._o 307_o 6._o it_o fortify_v the_o soul_n against_o all_o invasion_n ibid._n 7._o faith_n be_v vigilant_a and_o watchful_a at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n upon_o all_o occasion_n p._n 307._o 308_o 8._o in_o the_o most_o forcible_a tempest_n which_o the_o enemy_n raise_v against_o we_o faith_n tell_v the_o heart_n that_o a_o calm_a be_v at_o hand_n p._n 308._o 309_o 9_o if_o satan_n renew_v his_o assault_n faith_n stand_v prepare_v through_o the_o power_n of_o god_n to_o make_v resistance_n afresh_o p._n 309_o 10._o faith_n assure_v that_o by_o the_o overruling_a providence_n of_o god_n temptation_n serve_v for_o the_o increase_n of_o grace_n p._n 310_o the_o godly_a be_v sometime_o bring_v so_o low_a that_o they_o can_v discern_v no_o spark_n of_o faith_n no_o fruit_n of_o grace_n no_o mark_n of_o god_n love_n in_o themselves_o for_o 1._o a_o afflict_a spirit_n toss_v with_o fear_n and_o terror_n can_v conceive_v or_o give_v notice_n of_o it_o true_a estate_n p._n 310_o 2._o good_a man_n in_o temptation_n be_v pettish_o dispose_v p._n 311_o the_o remedy_n in_o this_o distress_n be_v 1._o grace_n may_v appear_v unto_o other_o when_o in_o temptation_n a_o godly_a man_n can_v discern_v it_o in_o himself_o p._n 310_o 2._o it_o be_v the_o wisdom_n of_o a_o christian_a in_o this_o case_n to_o observe_v the_o mark_n that_o satan_n drive_v at_o which_o be_v to_o hide_v from_o his_o fight_n the_o grace_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v bring_v he_o to_o despair_v and_o so_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o believe_v for_o 1._o when_o he_o can_v see_v no_o grace_n in_o his_o soul_n he_o can_v but_o see_v himself_o to_o be_v miserable_a and_o so_o call_v to_o come_v unto_o christ_n ibid._n 2._o take_v courage_n to_o believe_v he_o disappoint_v satan_n ibid._n 3._o we_o have_v a_o commandment_n to_o believe_v as_o well_o as_o to_o prove_v ourselves_o both_o which_o must_v be_v complete_a together_o ibid._n 4._o if_o thou_o can_v not_o find_v in_o thyself_o what_o thou_o seek_v after_o come_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o that_o thou_o may_v receive_v what_o thou_o seek_v p._n 312_o 3._o the_o distress_a soul_n must_v learn_v that_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n work_v not_o always_o alike_o in_o his_o child_n p._n 312_o 4._o the_o long_a and_o manifold_a temptation_n of_o satan_n wherewith_o he_o seek_v to_o throw_v christian_n headlong_o into_o despair_n be_v to_o they_o a_o testimony_n of_o the_o inhabitation_n of_o the_o spirit_n in_o their_o heart_n p._n 312._o 313_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o these_o perplexity_n and_o time_n of_o grievous_a temptation_n 1._o the_o distress_a christian_n must_v unfeigned_o humble_v his_o soul_n for_o former_a ignorance_n vanity_n of_o mind_n disesteem_v of_o mercy_n timorousness_n discontent_n unbelief_n etc._n etc._n p._n 313._o 314_o 2._o he_o must_v complain_v of_o the_o malice_n of_o satan_n and_o instant_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o pardon_v sin_n bridle_n restrain_v and_o tread_v satan_n under_o foot_n p._n 314._o 315_o 3._o he_o must_v cease_v to_o muse_v on_o the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n and_o stir_v up_o himself_o courageous_o valiant_o to_o trust_v in_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o rely_v upon_o his_o grace_n p._n 316_o 317_o 4._o he_o must_v exercise_v himself_o in_o welldoing_a harbour_v holy_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n nourish_v the_o motion_n of_o god_n spirit_n etc._n etc._n p._n 317._o 318._o 319_o if_o the_o distress_a christian_n have_v waste_v his_o spirit_n with_o violent_a and_o continual_a sorrow_n he_o must_v be_v admonish_v not_o to_o think_v that_o present_o he_o shall_v recover_v former_a liveliness_n and_o ability_n p._n 319._o 320_o chap._n vii_o affliction_n be_v not_o more_o ordinary_a then_o heavy_a and_o burdensome_a to_o
be_v bear_v p._n 320_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n to_o be_v holpen_v against_o discouragement_n in_o affliction_n ibid._n god_n correct_v 1._o in_o great_a wisdom_n p._n 321_o 2._o measure_n ibid._n 3._o for_o a_o moment_n p._n 321._o 322_o 4._o in_o love_n and_o tenderness_n ibid._n and_o that_o 1._o to_o prove_v 2._o to_o purge_v 3._o to_o refine_v 4._o to_o confirm_v grace_n p._n 322._o 323_o he_o will_v deliver_v the_o righteous_a out_o of_o trouble_n p._n 323_o be_v tender_a over_o they_o in_o trouble_n p._n 323._o 324_o and_o present_a for_o their_o help_n p._n 324._o 325_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a that_o we_o learn_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o affliction_n p._n 326_o for_o 1._o faith_n be_v the_o ground_n of_o silent_a and_o quiet_a expectation_n of_o salvation_n ibid._n 2._o faith_n in_o god_n be_v the_o only_a stay_n and_o support_v of_o the_o heart_n in_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n p._n 326._o 327_o 3._o faith_n be_v the_o shield_n of_o the_o soul_n whereby_o it_o be_v defend_v against_o all_o the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n ibid._n 4._o i'faith_o only_o supply_v all_o our_o want_n in_o affliction_n pag._n 326._o 327_o 5._o affliction_n profit_v not_o if_o they_o be_v not_o mix_v with_o faith_n in_o they_o that_o bear_v they_o ibid._n the_o godly_a be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o affliction_n for_o 1._o godliness_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v p._n 327_o 2._o the_o godly_a have_v have_v this_o confidence_n in_o former_a time_n who_o practice_n be_v both_o a_o token_n of_o our_o privilege_n and_o pattern_n of_o our_o duty_n p._n 328_o 3._o god_n be_v hereby_o much_o glorify_v that_o we_o rely_v upon_o he_o as_o our_o rock_n of_o defence_n ibid._n 4._o the_o lord_n command_v we_o to_o wait_v upon_o he_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n ibid._n 5._o confidence_n in_o god_n do_v the_o more_o bind_v he_o as_o it_o be_v to_o do_v we_o good_a p._n 328._o 329_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o these_o promise_n 1._o it_o look_v unto_o god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o hand_n in_o all_o affliction_n whosoever_o be_v the_o instrument_n p._n 329._o 330_o 2._o it_o teach_v that_o we_o be_v in_o such_o distress_n out_o of_o which_o none_o can_v help_v we_o but_o the_o strong_a helper_n of_o israel_n p._n 330_o this_o draw_v the_o heart_n from_o carnal_a repose_n in_o mean_n or_o friend_n and_o expel_v vexation_n and_o distract_n care_n ibid._n 3._o it_o wise_o direct_v we_o to_o consider_v that_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o misery_n and_o sorrow_n be_v sin_n p._n 330._o 331_o 4._o faith_n meeken_v the_o heart_n willing_o to_o submit_v itself_o to_o the_o good_a pleasure_n of_o god_n and_o patient_o to_o bear_v his_o correction_n p._n 331_o faith_n comfort_v the_o conscience_n and_o curb_v unbridled_a passion_n ibid._n the_o consideration_n whereby_o faith_n persuade_v unto_o meekness_n be_v many_o strong_a and_o irresistible_a as_o 1._o the_o desert_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v far_o great_a than_o any_o thing_n we_o suffer_v p._n 332_o 2._o the_o hand_n that_o lay_v the_o rod_n upon_o our_o back_n viz._n god_n our_o most_o wise_a just_a gracious_a and_o love_a father_n ibid._n 3._o that_o this_o cup_n how_o bitter_a and_o wring_v soever_o be_v a_o medicine_n to_o cure_v not_o a_o poison_n to_o destroy_v minister_v in_o great_a love_n and_o tender_a compassion_n to_o drive_v out_o corruption_n confirm_v faith_n preserve_v from_o fall_v strengthen_v grace_n wean_v from_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v near_o unto_o god_n p._n 332._o 333._o 334_o 4._o after_o serious_a humiliation_n faith_n bring_v tiding_n that_o god_n will_v look_v down_o from_o heaven_n in_o mercy_n and_o send_v help_n in_o fit_a season_n p._n 335_o 5._o faith_n do_v remind_n we_o of_o our_o conformity_n with_o christ_n in_o affliction_n and_o of_o his_o partnership_n with_o we_o therein_o p._n 335._o 336_o 6._o faith_n set_v before_o we_o the_o infinite_a recompense_n of_o reward_n ibid._n the_o first_o act_n of_o faith_n it_o teach_v wisdom_n to_o judge_v aright_o of_o all_o affliction_n p._n 335._o 336._o 337_o 6._o true_a and_o unfeigned_a confidence_n will_v not_o keep_v silence_n in_o the_o ear_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o cease_v to_o importune_v his_o aid_n etc._n etc._n p._n 337._o 338_o 7._o it_o raise_v the_o heart_n be_v conscious_a of_o it_o weakness_n to_o rest_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o strength_n who_o make_v we_o able_a to_o do_v all_o thing_n through_o his_o strengthen_n of_o us._n pag._n 338._o 339._o 340_o 8._o by_o faith_n the_o godly_a heart_n be_v draw_v to_o use_v all_o mean_n of_o help_n that_o god_n in_o his_o providence_n do_v afford_v but_o rest_v quiet_o upon_o god_n promise_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o presence_n above_o all_o likelihood_n and_o appearance_n p._n 340._o 341_o this_o manner_n of_o dependence_n on_o the_o promise_n which_o faith_n work_v be_v absolute_a without_o limitation_n of_o time_n measure_n of_o affliction_n or_o manner_n of_o deliverance_n p._n 341._o 342_o what_o faith_n turn_v itself_o to_o meditate_v upon_o for_o support_v in_o this_o case_n p._n 342._o 343_o 9_o faith_n believe_v one_o contrary_a in_o another_o and_o out_o of_o the_o deep_a distress_n gather_v assurance_n of_o sweet_a deliverance_n p._n 343._o 344_o 10._o it_o rejoice_v in_o tribulation_n and_o triumph_v before_o the_o victory_n p._n 345_o we_o must_v live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o heavy_a affliction_n and_o of_o long_a continuance_n p._n 345._o 346_o the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o this_o case_n 1._o it_o teach_v that_o many_o and_o strong_a affliction_n of_o long_a continuance_n be_v no_o more_o than_o necessary_a p._n 346._o 347_o 2._o faith_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n sugge_v that_o we_o be_v under_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n who_o correct_v in_o measure_n and_o for_o our_o profit_n who_o have_v determine_v the_o time_n and_o weight_n of_o our_o affliction_n and_o by_o his_o blessing_n will_v turn_v they_o to_o our_o good_a p._n 347._o 348_o 3._o faith_n set_v a_o man_n about_o this_o work_n that_o be_v serious_o to_o make_v inquiry_n into_o his_o heart_n and_o way_n deep_o to_o humble_v himself_o before_o god_n and_o fervent_o to_o entreat_v mercy_n for_o sin_n past_a wisdom_n to_o make_v use_n of_o present_a misery_n and_o favour_n to_o be_v set_v free_a p._n 349._o 350_o 4._o faith_n raise_v the_o heart_n to_o expect_v abundance_n of_o mercy_n from_o god_n and_o through_o prayer_n and_o supply_n of_o the_o spirit_n to_o reap_v profit_n and_o taste_v comfort_n answerable_a to_o the_o sorrow_n it_o have_v feel_v and_o endure_v p._n 350._o 351_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o time_n of_o trial_n and_o visitation_n do_v fit_a and_o prepare_v the_o heart_n to_o thankfulness_n when_o light_n shall_v shine_v from_o on_o high_a and_o that_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o our_o affliction_n have_v be_v the_o sharp_a p._n 351_o in_o affliction_n faith_n seem_v to_o be_v most_o weak_a and_o corruption_n most_o stir_v 1._o many_o doubtful_a thought_n ascend_v in_o christian_n heart_n partly_o because_o they_o know_v not_o that_o they_o be_v allow_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o a_o afflict_a state_n partly_o because_o they_o judge_v amiss_o of_o their_o affliction_n p._n 351._o 352_o 2._o god_n physic_n whilst_o it_o be_v drive_v out_o corruption_n make_v we_o feel_v and_o complain_v of_o it_o more_o than_o ever_o p._n 352_o 3._o in_o affliction_n faith_n be_v try_v the_o sweetness_n of_o it_o be_v not_o so_o much_o feel_v ibid._n 4._o it_o be_v the_o office_n of_o faith_n to_o receive_v the_o potion_n and_o further_o the_o kind_o work_v of_o it_o which_o can_v be_v do_v unless_o it_o stir_v up_o godly_a sorrow_n and_o wrestle_v painful_o to_o drive_v out_o corruption_n p._n 352._o 353_o help_v to_o stir_v up_o faith_n in_o deep_a affliction_n when_o all_o mean_n fail_v 1._o we_o must_v lay_v open_a our_o sorrow_n before_o the_o lord_n and_o pour_v out_o our_o complaint_n before_o he_o pag._n 353._o 354_o 2._o confess_v our_o sin_n with_o hatred_n and_o godly_a sorrow_n ibid._n 3._o take_v up_o our_o heart_n for_o halt_v through_o unbelief_n and_o call_v upon_o they_o to_o rest_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o divine_a aid_n assistance_n and_o deliverance_n 354._o 355_o 4._o importune_v the_o lord_n and_o direct_v our_o supplication_n before_o he_o p._n 355._o 356_o 5._o quicken_v our_o resolution_n to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n at_o all_o time_n even_o when_o all_o refuge_n fail_v p._n 356_o chap._n viii_o god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o earthly_a blessing_n p._n 357_o in_o special_a the_o lord_n promise_v length_n of_o day_n health_n strength_n wealth_n favour_n peace_n joy_n good_a success_n safety_n good_a name_n and_o all_o these_o
god_n will_v provide_v for_o we_o in_o this_o life_n raise_v up_o our_o body_n unto_o life_n at_o the_o last_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o bestow_v upon_o we_o that_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o inheritance_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v p._n 424._o 425._o 426_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o seal_n of_o our_o duty_n promise_v 1._o it_o be_v a_o spur_n to_o repentance_n and_o mortification_n p._n 426_o 2._o it_o be_v a_o provocation_n unto_o faith_n and_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o p._n 426._o 427_o 3._o it_o be_v a_o incitement_n unto_o new_a obedience_n &_o a_o pledge_n thereof_o p._n 427._o 428_o 4._o it_o be_v a_o pledge_n and_o pawn_v of_o love_n and_o unity_n pag._n 428_o the_o new_a exercise_n of_o faith_n be_v require_v in_o the_o worthy_a receive_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 1._o by_o it_o we_o discern_v the_o sacrament_n to_o be_v the_o holy_a ordinance_n of_o god_n institute_v for_o our_o special_a good_a and_o benefit_n seal_v unto_o we_o the_o promise_n which_o god_n of_o his_o free_a mercy_n have_v make_v in_o jesus_n christ_n p._n 428._o 429_o 2._o by_o it_o we_o see_v what_o the_o lord_n do_v offer_v unto_o we_o therein_o how_o excellent_a and_o precious_a it_o be_v with_o what_o assurance_n it_o be_v free_o tender_v and_o may_v be_v receive_v p._n 429_o 3._o it_o sharpen_v spiritual_a appetite_n and_o stir_v up_o hunger_a and_o thirst_v after_o christ_n and_o his_o benefit_n ibid._n 4._o it_o earnest_o contend_v for_o mercy_n confess_v sin_n with_o grief_n and_o hatred_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n 5._o by_o faith_n we_o receive_v christ_n offer_v himself_o free_o to_o be_v contract_v unto_o us._n p._n 429._o 430_o 6._o by_o faith_n we_o resign_v up_o ourselves_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n and_o willing_o yield_v soul_n and_o body_n unto_o he_o p._n 430_o 7._o faith_n feed_v upon_o christ_n and_o suck_v vigour_n from_o he_o ibid._n 8._o faith_n assure_v of_o that_o spiritual_a contract_n which_o have_v pass_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o the_o christian_a soul_n and_o be_v seal_v in_o the_o sacrament_n p._n 430._o 431_o 9_o it_o stir_v up_o joy_n and_o thankfulness_n with_o serious_a remembrance_n of_o the_o manifold_a blessing_n which_o in_o christ_n jesus_n be_v vouchsafe_v p._n 431._o 432_o mean_n to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n in_o faith_n 1._o we_o must_v bewail_v our_o unbelief_n dulness_n earthly-mindednesse_a the_o distemper_n of_o our_o spiritual_a taste_n etc._n etc._n ibid._n 2._o consider_v how_o free_o the_o lord_n do_v tender_a christ_n to_o be_v receive_v in_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n ibid._n 3._o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o bless_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o they_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n p._n 433_o 4._o have_v troth-plighted_n ourselves_o to_o jesus_n christ_n unfeigned_o we_o must_v awaken_v and_o rouse_v up_o our_o soul_n to_o rejoice_v in_o he_o ibid._n chap._n xii_o the_o faithful_a be_v bind_v and_o it_o be_v behooveful_a for_o they_o to_o believe_v the_o threaten_n p._n 434_o the_o godly_a man_n be_v not_o slavish_o to_o fear_v fall_v away_o or_o run_v into_o destruction_n but_o wise_o to_o believe_v the_o threaten_n to_o prevent_v fall_v into_o sin_n and_o so_o into_o condemnation_n ibid._n 1._o the_o threaten_n be_v part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n ibid._n 2._o in_o the_o state_n of_o innocence_n there_o be_v use_v of_o threaten_n so_o be_v there_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n p._n 434._o 435_o 3._o promise_n and_o threaten_n mingle_v fit_v our_o state_n and_o serve_v to_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o best_a temper_n ibid._n the_o act_n of_o faith_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o threaten_n 1._o it_o work_v humbleness_n of_o mind_n and_o heart_n p._n 435_o 2._o it_o bring_v forth_o awfulnesse_n reverence_n and_o fear_n p._n 436_o 3._o it_o stir_v up_o continual_a watchfulness_n to_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v breed_v danger_n or_o procure_v god_n displeasure_n p._n 437_o 4._o the_o threaten_n mingle_v with_o faith_n cause_n sorrowful_a melt_a or_o relent_v of_o heart_n for_o sin_n commit_v ibid._n 5._o when_o we_o see_v by_o faith_n from_o what_o misery_n we_o be_v deliver_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o praise_n &_o thanksgiving_n p._n 437._o 438_o this_o life_n of_o faith_n be_v most_o excellent_a and_o comfortable_a for_o 1._o by_o faith_n we_o be_v direct_v to_o seek_v and_o follow_v after_o christ_n till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o that_o in_o he_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n p._n 438_o 2._o by_o this_o faith_n we_o may_v come_v to_o sound_a rest_n and_o holy_a security_n about_o our_o salvation_n from_o time_n to_o time_n ibid._n 3._o if_o god_n lead_v we_o into_o the_o dark_a by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v enable_v to_o hold_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n ibid._n 4._o hereby_o the_o rage_n of_o sin_n be_v weaken_v and_o we_o have_v grace_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o the_o part_n of_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n p._n 439_o 5._o by_o it_o we_o walk_v in_o our_o calling_n cheerful_o honest_o painful_o etc._n etc._n ibid._n 6._o this_o faith_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n require_v ibid._n 7._o if_o the_o affliction_n be_v very_o grievous_a and_o of_o long_a continuance_n faith_n do_v neither_o quail_v nor_o cease_v to_o seek_v help_n p._n 439._o 440_o 8._o the_o life_n of_o faith_n shall_v end_v in_o joy_n and_o comfort_n p._n 440_o 9_o he_o that_o have_v learned_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n shall_v also_o die_v in_o faith_n ibid._n finis_fw-la errata_fw-la page_n 3._o l._n 8._o r._n profession_n of_o faith_n p._n 9_o l._n 23._o more_o r._n mere_a p._n 22._o l._n 34_o ease_v r._n save_v p._n 44._o l._n 24._o r._n grace_n for_o p._n 61._o l._n 1._o r._n distinction_n p._n 67._o l._n 9_o r_o faith_n receive_v p._n 73._o l._n 26._o &_o l._n 27._o insert_v the_o more_o sincere_o it_o work_v p._n 75._o l._n 4_o deal_n for_o p._n 76._o l._n 30._o r._n confirm_v p._n 87._o l._n 36._o deal_n themselves_n p._n 91._o l._n 17._o deal_n the_o p_o 92._o l._n 26._o r._n change_n p._n 94._o l._n 3._o r_o assure_v p._n 96._o l._n 4_o r._n arise_v not_o l_o 26._o r._n with_o contrary_a effect_n p._n 97_o l_o 14._o r._n waver_v as_o p._n 104._o l_o 24._o r._n they_o may_v be_v p._n 116._o l._n 28._o verde_v r._n weed_n p._n 118._o l._n 18._o before_o think_v deal_v i._o p._n 120._o l._n 4._o live_v r._n lie_v p._n 128._o l._n 11._o r._n faith_n yield_v p._n 136._o l._n 13._o r._n this_o rest_a l._n 36._o r._n possession_n of_o p._n 143._o l._n 21._o r._n and_o receive_v p._n 144_o l._n 18._o r._n seat_n faith_n p._n 156._o l._n 5._o r._n live_v in_o l._n 7._o r._n how_o the_o lord_n p._n 174._o l_o 12_o r_o good_a will_n p._n 175._o l._n 31._o for_o r._n or_o p_o 196._o l._n 31._o r._n walk_v heavy_o p._n 201._o l._n 2_o r._n enlive_v it_o p._n 221._o r._n but_o when_o the_o p_o 223._o l_o 1._o r._n with_o a_o 1_o p._n 248._o l._n 26._o &_o 27._o r._n so_o long_o as_o p._n 251._o l._n 5._o r._n derive_v p._n 253._o l._n 9_o &_o 10._o r._n resist_v p_o 292_o l._n 5._o but_o r._n we_o 296._o l._n 11._o r._n frowardness_n l._n 17._o r._n be_v poor_a p._n 302._o betwixt_o l._n 34._o &_o 35._o insert_v after_o also_o of_o no_o strength_n p._n 307._o l._n 23._o we_o r._n he_o p._n 309._o l_o 19_o r._n what_o may_v hurt_v he_o p._n 313._o l._n 21._o r._n set_v open_a p._n 315._o l._n 2_o r._n cover_v sin_n p._n 328._o l._n 28_o r_o will_v be_v 329_o l._n 4._o up_o r._n upon_o p._n 344._o deal_n from_o delight_n l._n 6._o to_o in_o l._n 7._o p._n 345._o l._n 2._o &_o 3_o r._n persecuter_n p._n 348._o l._n 9_o r._n such_o misery_n p._n 374._o l_o 28_o r._n drink_n and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v p._n 393._o l._n 25._o r._n the_o lord_n god_n p._n 417._o l._n 29._o r._n it_o give_v p._n 423._o l._n 14_o r._n the_o laver_n p._n 455._o l._n 10._o r._n tartness_n errata_fw-la in_o margin_n page_n 4._o de_fw-la prae_fw-la r._n in_o prae_fw-la p._n 5._o act_n 6._o r._n act_n 9_o ibid._n r._n preposition_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ibid._n r._n particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d p._n 13._o heb._n r._n hab._n p._n 34._o mat._n r._n mal._n p._n 50_o r._n §_o sanctus_n augustinus_n p._n 133._o john_n r._n jonah_n p._n 139._o r._n 1._o pet._n 1.5_o p._n 144._o john_n 24_o r._n
hold_v without_o peril_n of_o damnation_n because_o he_o discern_v it_o not_o to_o be_v of_o god_n faith_n be_v a_o evident_a assent_n evident_a 3._o evident_a perspicuity_n of_o truth_n in_o the_o object_n apprehend_v and_o certainty_n of_o persuasion_n be_v two_o twin_n that_o live_v and_o die_v together_o in_o this_o life_n it_o be_v impossible_a for_o we_o full_o to_o comprehend_v any_o one_o point_n of_o christian_a faith_n yet_o be_v they_o plain_a and_o perspicuous_a in_o a_o sort_n to_o the_o spiritual_a not_o to_o the_o natural_a man_n there_o be_v a_o manifestation_n of_o thing_n by_o reason_n and_o by_o revelation_n and_o there_o be_v a_o evidence_n direct_a &_o a_o evidence_n by_o consequence_n a_o evidence_n of_o the_o thing_n in_o itself_o and_o by_o the_o effect_n a_o evidence_n to_o the_o natural_a man_n and_o a_o evidence_n to_o the_o spiritual_a man_n matter_n of_o faith_n be_v manifest_a by_o revelation_n but_o to_o reason_v unsearchable_a incomprehensible_a see_v by_o faith_n to_o the_o natural_a man_n invisible_a incredible_a the_o divinity_n of_o the_o scripture_n be_v in_o itself_o evident_a to_o the_o spiritual_a man_n so_o be_v it_o that_o there_o be_v a_o providence_n other_o thing_n be_v evident_a from_o this_o ground_n that_o all_o truth_n contain_v in_o scripture_n be_v to_o be_v embrace_v though_o with_o opposition_n to_o all_o other_o profession_n and_o that_o the_o profession_n of_o religion_n be_v not_o to_o be_v relinquish_v nor_o good_a success_n to_o be_v despair_v of_o for_o all_o the_o argument_n the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n can_v oppose_v against_o they_o the_o apprehension_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n can_v be_v distinct_a and_o evident_a in_o this_o life_n but_o that_o god_n have_v provide_v such_o joy_n for_o his_o elect_n as_o it_o be_v certain_a from_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n so_o it_o be_v evident_a from_o the_o present_a peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o the_o faithful_a enjoy_v 2._o 1._o john_n 3_o 2._o belove_a say_v the_o apostle_n now_o we_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o yet_o it_o do_v not_o appear_v what_o we_o shall_v be_v but_o we_o know_v that_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v we_o shall_v be_v like_o he_o for_o we_o shall_v see_v he_o as_o he_o be_v the_o joy_n which_o be_v prepare_v for_o the_o godly_a &_o of_o which_o the_o apostle_n steadfast_o hope_v to_o be_v partaker_n be_v as_o yet_o unseen_a but_o that_o they_o shall_v actual_o be_v accomplish_v be_v confirm_v by_o the_o faithful_a promise_n of_o god_n whereof_o we_o have_v evident_a and_o full_a assurance_n the_o apostle_n describe_v faith_n to_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o do_v it_o not_o to_o disparage_v the_o evidence_n but_o rather_o to_o set_v forth_o the_o excellency_n of_o that_o heavenly_a grace_n which_o include_v a_o evident_a knowledge_n and_o apprehension_n of_o some_o thing_n present_a which_o the_o world_n see_v not_o discursive_a 4._o discursive_a i'faith_o also_o be_v in_o some_o sort_n a_o assent_n discursive_a as_o from_o manifest_a experience_n of_o god_n work_n and_o favour_n wrought_v and_o vouchsafe_v according_a to_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n the_o saint_n infer_v a_o possibility_n or_o certainty_n of_o like_a to_o ensue_v thus_o david_n the_o lord_n that_o deliver_v i_o out_o of_o the_o paw_n of_o the_o lion_n 17.37_o 1._o sam._n 17.37_o and_o out_o of_o the_o paw_n of_o the_o bear_n he_o will_v deliver_v i_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o this_o philistine_n nothing_o be_v more_o ordinary_a in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n then_o for_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n to_o draw_v conclusion_n of_o future_a protection_n deliverance_n help_n and_o comfort_n from_o present_a or_o former_a blessing_n 3.3_o psal_n 3.3_o i_o call_v to_o remembrance_n my_o song_n in_o the_o night_n i_o commune_v with_o my_o own_o heart_n 143.4_o psal_n 77.6_o &_o 143.4_o and_o my_o spirit_n make_v diligent_a search_n we_o receive_v the_o sentence_n of_o death_n in_o ourselves_o because_o we_o shall_v not_o trust_v in_o ourselves_o but_o in_o god_n who_o raise_v the_o dead_a 1.9.10_o 2._o cor._n 1.9.10_o who_o deliver_v we_o from_o so_o great_a a_o death_n and_o do_v deliver_v we_o in_o who_o we_o trust_v that_o yet_o hereafter_o he_o will_v deliver_v us._n i_o fervent_o look_v for_o and_o hope_n that_o in_o nothing_o i_o shall_v be_v ashamed_a but_o that_o with_o all_o confidence_n as_o always_o so_o now_o 1.20_o phil._n 1.20_o christ_n shall_v be_v magnify_v in_o my_o body_n whether_o it_o be_v by_o life_n or_o death_n i_o be_v deliver_v out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o lion_n 18._o 2._o tim._n 4.17_o 18._o and_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v i_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n and_o will_v preserve_v i_o unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n §_o 3._o moreover_o justify_v faith_n be_v a_o obedientiall_a confidence_n confidence_n §._o 3._o faith_n be_v a_o affiance_n or_o confidence_n or_o affiance_n conjoin_v with_o affection_n of_o piety_n simple_o and_o in_o comparison_n cleave_v to_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n as_o better_a than_o life_n and_o to_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n as_o necessary_a good_a worthy_a to_o be_v stick_v unto_o not_o only_o while_o consider_v in_o themselves_o or_o in_o general_a or_o without_o such_o encumbrance_n and_o occurrence_n as_o do_v often_o interpose_v or_o hinder_v practice_n but_o even_o while_o actual_o compare_v with_o present_a loss_n of_o any_o sensual_a good_a thing_n or_o infliction_n of_o any_o temporal_a evil_n wherewith_o the_o world_n the_o devil_n or_o the_o flesh_n can_v oppose_v their_o price_n that_o faith_n be_v a_o affiance_n or_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n appear_v by_o the_o several_a word_n use_v to_o express_v the_o nature_n of_o that_o faith_n or_o belief_n which_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o his_o people_n to_o the_o end_n they_o may_v receive_v any_o blessing_n from_o he_o or_o have_v his_o protection_n or_o assistance_n the_o first_o word_n be_v translate_v believe_v 27.13_o 2._o chron._n 20.20_o gen._n 45.26_o psal_n 27.13_o but_o signify_v such_o a_o belief_n as_o be_v oppose_v to_o faint_a i_o have_v faint_v unless_o i_o have_v believe_v to_o see_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n and_o it_o impli_v trust_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o sure_a and_o stable_n it_o be_v sometime_o translate_v steadfast_a or_o constant_a 78.22_o psal_n 78.37_o psal_n 78.22_o and_o expound_v by_o trust_n they_o believe_v not_o in_o god_n and_o trust_v not_o in_o his_o salvation_n the_o second_o word_n be_v oppose_v to_o feebleness_n of_o mind_n fear_v and_o doubt_n and_o import_v 5.20_o import_v 1._o chron._n 5.20_o to_o trust_v secure_o 1.7_o psal_n 78.53_o &_o 146._o pro._n 28.17_o 25._o ps_n 4.8_o &_o 22.9_o &_o 25.2_o isay_n 12.3_o psal_n 112.7_o &_o 118_o 8._o psal_n 125.1_o prou._n 3.5_o psal_n 118.8_o psal_n 2.12_o psal_n 11.1_o psal_n 36.7_o ru_n h._n 2.12_o psal_n 64.10_o nah._n 1.7_o i_o will_v trust_v and_o not_o be_v afraid_a he_o shall_v not_o be_v afraid_a of_o evil_a tiding_n his_o heart_n be_v fix_v trust_v in_o the_o lord_n they_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v be_v as_o mount_n zion_n which_o can_v be_v remove_v but_o abide_v for_o ever_o the_o three_o be_v render_v to_o trust_v but_o signify_v to_o betake_v himself_o to_o one_o as_o to_o he_o b_o castle_n or_o hide_v place_n bless_a be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o love_a kindness_n o_o lord_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o man_n put_v their_o trust_n under_o the_o shadow_n of_o thy_o wing_n the_o lord_n recompense_v thy_o work_n and_o a_o full_a reward_n be_v give_v thou_o of_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n under_o who_o wing_n thou_o be_v come_v to_o trust_v the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v glad_a in_o the_o lord_n and_o shall_v trust_v in_o he_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a a_o strong_a hold_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o he_o know_v they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o hence_o god_n be_v call_v our_o protection_n or_o hide_v place_n to_o which_o we_o may_v fly_v in_o trouble_n and_o find_v shelter_n 16._o psal_n 46.1_o joel_n 3_o 16._o god_n be_v our_o refuge_n and_o strength_n a_o very_a present_a help_n in_o time_n of_o trouble_n the_o four_o be_v to_o lean_v upon_o even_o as_o a_o man_n will_v stay_v himself_o on_o a_o staff_n wherewith_o he_o be_v underprop_a 13.18_o underprop_a 2._o chron._n 16.7_o 8._o 2._o chron._n 14.11_o prou._n 3.5_o isay_n 31.1_o 2_o chron._n 13.18_o because_o thou_o have_v rely_v upon_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n and_o not_o rely_v on_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n therefore_o be_v the_o host_n of_o the_o king_n of_o syria_n escape_v out_o of_o thy_o hand_n be_v not_o the_o
doubt_v the_o sense_n run_v plain_o by_o faith_n we_o have_v so_o free_a and_o full_a access_n that_o we_o do_v not_o doubt_v but_o we_o shall_v obtain_v what_o we_o ask_v §_o 4._o faith_n be_v a_o lively_a obsequious_a affiance_n affiance_n §._o 4._o faith_n be_v a_o obedientiall_a affiance_n join_v with_o a_o affection_n of_o piety_n for_o as_o it_o make_v plea_n for_o mercy_n so_o it_o thrust_v forward_o in_o obedience_n as_o it_o unit_v the_o heart_n to_o the_o promise_n so_o it_o glu_v fast_o to_o the_o commandment_n 119.66_o psal_n 119.66_o as_o david_n say_v 119.66_o psal_n 119.66_o teach_v i_o good_a judgement_n and_o knowledge_n for_o i_o have_v believe_v thy_o commandment_n by_o faith_n noah_n move_v with_o reverence_n prepare_v the_o ark_n for_o the_o save_n of_o his_o household_n 14.19_o heb._n 11.7_o gen._n 12.1_o heb._n 11.8_o 9_o gen_n 13.8_o &_o 14.19_o by_o faith_n abraham_n leave_v his_o country_n and_o kindred_n and_o forsake_v all_o strange_a religion_n and_o idol_n to_o follow_v god_n by_o faith_n he_o content_o abide_v in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n as_o in_o a_o strange_a land_n &c_n &c_n walk_v from_o place_n to_o place_v remain_v in_o tent_n and_o in_o every_o place_n show_v his_o godly_a devotion_n in_o make_v a_o altar_n and_o call_v upon_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o kind_o yield_v to_o his_o nephew_n lot_n for_o avoid_v of_o contention_n charitable_o rescue_v he_o when_o he_o be_v take_v prisoner_n 20.27_o gen._n 24.1_o gen._n 1â—_n 23_o &_o 20.27_o careful_o provide_v a_o wife_n for_o his_o son_n isaac_n fervent_o entreat_v for_o the_o city_n of_o sodom_n and_o meek_o pray_v for_o he_o that_o have_v take_v his_o wife_n he_o be_v honourable_o commend_v by_o god_n himself_o for_o his_o good_a instruction_n to_o his_o household_n child_n and_o posterity_n 18.19_o gen._n 18.19_o that_o they_o may_v walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o above_o all_o other_o he_o approve_v his_o faith_n in_o this_o that_o upon_o god_n commandment_n he_o so_o ready_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n isaac_n be_v after_o ismaels_n expulsion_n his_o only_a son_n his_o belove_a son_n and_o concern_v who_o he_o have_v receive_v the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o salvation_n 11.17_o heb._n 11.17_o and_o the_o establishment_n of_o the_o covenant_n moses_n consent_n in_o this_o doctrine_n may_v be_v find_v where_o god_n pronounce_v the_o law_n of_o the_o ten_o commandment_n teach_v all_o duty_n of_o good_a work_n to_o god_n and_o man_n say_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n precept_n exod._n 20.1_o 2._o rainol_n apol._n thes_n sect._n 4._o zanch._n the_o redempt_n lib._n 1._o cap_n 12._o the_o precept_n he_o thereupon_o infer_v all_o their_o obedience_n to_o those_o commandment_n for_o what_o be_v i_o be_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n but_o the_o covenant_n of_o faith_n to_o be_v their_o god_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o christ_n upon_o this_o he_o require_v obedience_n in_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v insinuate_v 6.12_o insinuate_v tilen_v syntag._n part_n 1._o cap._n 36._o §._o 18_o 19_o 28_o 29._o perkins_n golden_a chain_n cap._n 20_o vrsin_n explic_a catech_n etc._n etc._n deut._n 6.12_o that_o they_o which_o believe_v god_n to_o be_v their_o god_n must_v declare_v the_o same_o by_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o he_o say_v in_o another_o place_n beware_v thou_o forget_v not_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n not_o keep_v his_o commandment_n which_o show_v plain_o that_o where_o disobedience_n be_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n for_o how_o can_v he_o have_v faith_n that_o forget_v he_o in_o who_o he_o shall_v believe_v and_o this_o do_v moses_n aim_v at_o when_o he_o say_v 26.17_o deut._n 26.17_o thou_o have_v avouch_v the_o lord_n this_o day_n to_o be_v thy_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n and_o to_o keep_v his_o statute_n and_o his_o commandment_n and_o his_o judgement_n and_o to_o hearken_v unto_o his_o voice_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o unto_o faith_n in_o covenant_v with_o god_n this_o be_v a_o inseparable_a consequent_a that_o if_o we_o embrace_v god_n by_o faith_n we_o must_v and_o aught_o to_o follow_v his_o commandment_n by_o our_o deed_n and_o he_o that_o do_v not_o this_o latter_a bewray_v that_o he_o have_v not_o with_o a_o true_a heart_n and_o faith_n receive_v the_o former_a to_o believe_v be_v not_o only_o to_o give_v credence_n to_o what_o the_o scripture_n say_v but_o to_o embrace_v what_o be_v say_v with_o a_o entire_a adherence_n of_o soul_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o it_o 9_o 2._o chron._n 6.8_o 9_o he_o that_o lean_v upon_o the_o lord_n his_o heart_n be_v upright_o before_o he_o and_o he_o who_o spirit_n cleave_v not_o steadfast_o unto_o the_o lord_n be_v incredulous_a therefore_o the_o prophet_n which_o expound_v the_o law_n 78.9_o psal_n 78.9_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n say_v thus_o a_o son_n honour_v his_o father_n and_o a_o servant_n his_o master_n 6_o mat._n â—_o 6_o if_o then_o i_o be_v a_o father_n where_o be_v my_o honour_n and_o if_o i_o be_v a_o master_n where_o be_v my_o fear_n now_o we_o know_v that_o we_o be_v son_n no_o way_n but_o by_o faith_n therefore_o this_o prophet_n intend_v 3.26_o gal._n 3.26_o that_o we_o be_v not_o join_v to_o the_o lord_n by_o faith_n either_o as_o his_o people_n child_n or_o servant_n or_o that_o he_o be_v our_o god_n father_n and_o lord_n except_o our_o faith_n be_v unfeigned_a and_o operative_a in_o honour_n and_o fear_n and_o another_o prophet_n say_v 116.10_o psal_n 116.10_o i_o believe_v therefore_o i_o speak_v make_v it_o a_o most_o assure_a thing_n that_o a_o lively_a faith_n will_v show_v itself_o by_o outward_a deed_n and_o namely_o profession_n mercy_n and_o obedience_n be_v link_v christ_n be_v both_o a_o lord_n and_o saviour_n and_o that_o faith_n which_o make_v a_o plea_n for_o mercy_n do_v embrace_v the_o commandment_n that_o which_o receive_v christ_n as_o a_o saviour_n submit_v unto_o he_o as_o a_o sovereign_n the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v equal_a to_o the_o promise_n of_o life_n and_o to_o the_o office_n of_o piety_n and_o love_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o difference_n it_o be_v weak_a to_o lay_v hold_n upon_o the_o promise_n because_o they_o be_v most_o spiritual_a and_o further_a remove_v from_o sense_n confidence_n and_o rely_v upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n for_o salvation_n may_v be_v less_o than_o care_n and_o ability_n to_o walk_v in_o obedience_n great_a it_o can_v be_v the_o word_n that_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n signify_v to_o seek_v be_v by_o the_o seventie_o translate_v hope_n 15.12_o isay_n 11.10_o rom._n 15.12_o which_o interpretation_n the_o apostle_n allow_v whence_o it_o follow_v that_o true_a confidence_n the_o mother_n of_o hope_n do_v lift_v up_o the_o heart_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o way_n of_o his_o commandment_n moreover_o say_v be_v oppose_v not_o only_o to_o doubt_v diffidence_n and_o faint_v but_o to_o waver_a double-mindednesse_a halt_a disobedience_n stubburnnesse_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o necessary_a connexion_n of_o those_o part_n in_o both_o opposite_n ask_v in_o faith_n and_o waver_v not_o 1.6_o jam._n 1.6_o a_o double-minded_n man_n be_v unstable_a in_o all_o his_o way_n through_o unbelief_n thou_o be_v break_v off_o 3.12_o rom._n 11.20_o heb._n 3.12_o and_o thou_o stand_v by_o faith_n take_v heed_n brethren_n lest_o at_o any_o time_n there_o be_v in_o you_o a_o evil_a heart_n and_o unfaithful_a to_o depart_v away_o from_o the_o live_a god_n they_o profess_v that_o they_o know_v god_n but_o by_o work_n they_o deny_v he_o and_o be_v abominable_a and_o disobedient_a or_o unfaithful_a 3.36_o tit._n 1.16_o john_n 3.36_o he_o that_o believe_v in_o the_o son_n have_v everlasting_a life_n but_o he_o that_o believe_v or_o obey_v not_o the_o son_n shall_v not_o see_v life_n but_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n abide_v on_o he_o now_o if_o incredulity_n be_v not_o without_o diffidence_n &_o disobedience_n true_a faith_n in_o god_n be_v not_o without_o confidence_n &_o 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in_o a_o sure_a band_n by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n but_o love_n can_v be_v the_o form_n or_o soul_n of_o faith_n livelihood_n be_v the_o qualification_n love_v the_o companion_n work_v the_o fruit_n or_o effect_n of_o that_o faith_n that_o justifi_v but_o faith_n receive_v not_o it_o virtue_n life_n or_o efficacy_n from_o charity_n or_o any_o other_o virtue_n but_o from_o the_o spirit_n of_o who_o it_o be_v breathe_v into_o we_o from_o who_o also_o it_o receive_v that_o it_o may_v give_v force_n to_o all_o other_o virtue_n and_o good_a work_n whereby_o they_o be_v virtue_n and_o good_a work_n it_o be_v faith_n and_o not_o charity_n that_o give_v influence_n to_o all_o other_o grace_n even_o to_o charity_n itself_o as_o faith_n increase_v so_o other_o grace_n increase_n as_o faith_n decrease_v so_o other_o grace_n decrease_v the_o l_o fe_o of_o faith_n be_v our_o life_n the_o strength_n of_o faith_n be_v our_o strength_n if_o our_o faith_n be_v weâ—ke_n there_o be_v nothing_o else_o whereby_o we_o can_v be_v strong_a it_o be_v the_o essential_a form_n or_o act_v of_o faith_n to_o accept_v of_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n 3.27_o heb._n 11.33_o gal._n 3.14_o 22._o math._n 8.13_o rom._n 4.16_o rom._n 3.27_o whereby_o we_o obtain_v they_o also_o god_n have_v appoint_v that_o as_o a_o condition_n that_o the_o promise_n may_v be_v sure_a to_o all_o the_o seed_n to_o exclude_v boast_v and_o to_o set_v forth_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o favour_n but_o charity_n can_v serve_v for_o that_o use_n because_o i_o can_v presume_v of_o that_o that_o be_v another_o upon_o any_o conscience_n of_o my_o love_n towards_o he_o but_o upon_o confidence_n only_o of_o his_o love_n towards_o i_o be_v it_o that_o all_o thing_n be_v common_a among_o friend_n before_o we_o can_v build_v the_o cupon_o we_o must_v have_v it_o resolve_v unto_o we_o that_o god_n take_v we_o for_o his_o friend_n which_o can_v be_v no_o otherwise_o but_o by_o faith_n only_o faith_n must_v first_o receive_v 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because_o it_o do_v in_o believe_v the_o thing_n temporal_a apprehend_v he_o 3.8.16_o he_o gal._n 3.8.16_o in_o who_o all_o the_o promise_n be_v yea_o and_o amen_o who_o be_v at_o least_o the_o remove_v object_n of_o justify_v faith_n in_o every_o thing_n it_o apprehend_v thus_o abraham_n believe_v the_o promise_n of_o seed_n do_v apprehend_v that_o bless_a seed_n which_o have_v from_o the_o beginning_n be_v promise_v 8.56_o john_n 8.56_o and_o see_v his_o day_n neither_o do_v he_o look_v at_o the_o power_n of_o god_n but_o to_o sustain_v his_o belief_n of_o a_o seed_n before_o promise_v against_o the_o temptation_n wherewith_o he_o w_z s_z exercise_v express_v mention_n of_o the_o special_a mercy_n of_o god_n we_o find_v not_o in_o the_o sermon_n of_o the_o apostle_n but_o it_o do_v evident_o follow_v of_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v preach_v by_o they_o for_o remission_n 5._o remission_n ps_n 103.3.13_o and_o 130.3.4_o mic._n 7.19_o titus_n 3_o 5._o of_o sin_n do_v presuppose_v 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peter_n and_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o he_o make_v answer_v for_o they_o all_o 8._o math._n 16.16_o joh_n 6_o 68_o belar_fw-la de_fw-fr justif_n l._n 1._o chap._n 8._o as_o the_o question_n be_v propound_v to_o they_o all_o be_v no_o more_o in_o word_n but_o of_o christ_n office_n thou_o be_v christ_n and_o his_o nature_n the_o son_n of_o the_o live_a god_n but_o shall_v we_o think_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o bâ—e_v nothing_o but_o a_o bare_a assent_n of_o mind_n to_o that_o which_o they_o profess_v of_o christ_n thâ—n_o shall_v we_o make_v the_o devil_n himself_o to_o be_v as_o good_a and_o true_a a_o believer_n as_o the_o apostle_n for_o he_o profess_v as_o much_o o_o jesus_n of_o nazaret_n 4.34_o mar._n 1.24_o luke_n 4.34_o i_o know_v who_o thou_o be_v etc._n etc._n no_o doubt_v the_o apostle_n rest_v upon_o christ_n for_o salvation_n and_o believe_v in_o he_o to_o be_v that_o to_o their_o soul_n and_o for_o their_o use_n and_o comfort_n which_o they_o believe_v he_o to_o be_v the_o subject_a matter_n of_o their_o faith_n in_o that_o point_n be_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o christ_n the_o manner_n of_o believe_v be_v with_o the_o heart_n rely_v upon_o he_o for_o salvation_n the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n be_v not_o a_o bare_a assent_n give_v to_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n but_o a_o confidenec_fw-la in_o the_o special_a mercy_n of_o god_n for_o he_o rest_v upon_o the_o promise_n not_o only_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o posterity_n but_o also_o in_o regard_n of_o christ_n according_a to_o that_o which_o be_v say_v in_o thy_o seed_n shall_v all_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v which_o seed_n the_o apostle_n teach_v to_o be_v christ_n 3.16_o gal._n 3.16_o and_o the_o blessing_n he_o interprete_v to_o be_v redemption_n from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o justification_n by_o faith_n 3.8_o gal._n 3.8_o abraham_n then_o believe_v the_o remission_n of_o sin_n in_o and_o through_o jesus_n christ_n of_o necessity_n it_o will_v 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a_o time_n now_o when_o abraham_n faith_n on_o the_o promise_n be_v thus_o set_v upon_o 2d_o rom._n 4_o 2d_o against_o these_o argument_n of_o unbelief_n faith_n oppose_v the_o alsufficient_a power_n of_o god_n and_o sustain_v itself_o with_o this_o consideration_n god_n be_v able_a as_o another_o time_n when_o he_o be_v tempt_v to_o offer_v up_o his_o son_n in_o sacrifice_n he_o very_o believe_v he_o shall_v receive_v he_o again_o 11.19_o heb._n 11.19_o because_o god_n be_v able_a to_o raise_v he_o up_o again_o belief_n of_o god_n power_n be_v not_o the_o act_n of_o justify_v faith_n as_o it_o justify_v but_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n power_n be_v a_o prop_n and_o stay_v to_o faith_n against_o manifold_a temptation_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v find_v the_o almighty_a power_n of_o god_n often_o allege_v to_o confirm_v the_o weak_a and_o waver_a heart_n as_o for_o sarahs_n laugh_v think_v it_o impossible_a to_o have_v a_o child_n the_o lord_n say_v to_o abraham_n 8.14_o gen._n 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christ_n to_o heal_v his_o servant_n it_o do_v not_o justify_v our_o adversary_n themselves_o will_v not_o say_v that_o naked_a assent_n to_o this_o truth_n that_o christ_n by_o his_o bare_a word_n be_v of_o power_n to_o cure_v his_o servant_n absent_a be_v sufficient_a to_o justification_n which_o yet_o be_v the_o substance_n of_o his_o confessiion_n if_o they_o answer_v that_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v here_o mention_v according_a to_o the_o present_a occasion_n they_o must_v withal_o confess_v it_o follow_v not_o that_o because_o none_o other_o act_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v here_o express_v therefore_o there_o be_v nothing_o further_o in_o his_o faith_n unto_o justification_n before_o god_n sure_o if_o he_o be_v believe_v to_o salvation_n he_o believe_v somewhat_o else_o that_o make_v he_o to_o believe_v what_o be_v here_o note_v he_o believe_v some_o what_o else_o that_o make_v he_o to_o say_v 7.6_o luke_n 7.6_o lord_z i_o be_o not_o worthy_a that_o thou_o shall_v 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pray_v that_o it_o may_v be_v so_o our_o saviour_n christ_n know_v that_o his_o sheep_n shall_v never_o perish_v yet_o he_o pray_v holy_a father_n keep_v they_o in_o thy_o name_n 4.18_o john_n 10.28_o john_n 17.11_o psal_n 16.10_o heb_fw-mi 5.7_o john_n 1â—_n 5_o 2._o tim_n 4.18_o he_o pray_v also_o for_o deliverance_n from_o death_n and_o glorification_n of_o both_o which_o he_o be_v full_o assure_v paul_n know_v assure_o the_o lord_n will_v deliver_v he_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n yet_o without_o cease_v he_o pray_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o evil_a assurance_n to_o speed_n be_v that_o which_o add_v great_a fervency_n to_o prayer_n five_o albeit_o by_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n we_o now_o rest_v assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n yet_o we_o still_o pray_v forgive_v we_o our_o treaspass_n that_o we_o may_v more_o full_o and_o real_o possess_v &_o enjoy_v what_o we_o believe_v we_o already_o have_v in_o god_n affection_n and_o do_v in_o part_n enjoy_v the_o 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this_o respect_n be_v that_o caveâ—t_n i_o think_v not_o that_o i_o be_o come_v to_o destroy_v the_o law_n and_o the_o prophet_n 5.17_o verse_n 17._o math._n 5.17_o i_o be_o not_o come_v to_o destroy_v but_o to_o fulfil_v they_o and_o in_o these_o word_n as_o our_o saviour_n render_v a_o reason_n why_o he_o that_o break_v any_o of_o those_o commandment_n which_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n count_v the_o least_o shall_v be_v count_v least_o in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 19_o verse_n 19_o so_o he_o make_v passage_n to_o the_o exposition_n of_o the_o law_n in_o the_o verse_n follow_v where_o he_o clear_v it_o from_o the_o corrupt_a gloss_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n and_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o he_o say_v 20._o verse_n 20._o not_o except_o your_o righteousness_n exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o law_n and_o prophet_n but_o except_o it_o exceed_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n to_o wit_n that_o righteousness_n which_o they_o 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and_o condemn_v the_o imperfection_n that_o he_o espi_v more_o and_o more_o in_o himself_o yet_o it_o be_v not_o impossible_a to_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o sincere_a though_o imperfect_a desire_n and_o endeavour_n to_o walk_v with_o god_n which_o as_o the_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o effect_n of_o faith_n do_v evidence_n his_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n for_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n in_o the_o perfect_a and_o undefiled_a way_n be_v justify_v from_o sin_n and_o he_o that_o know_v 4._o 1._o john_n 1.3_o 4._o â—hat_n he_o walk_v before_o god_n in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a â—â—a_fw-la t_o may_v certain_o conclude_v from_o this_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o his_o sin_n be_v pardon_v §_o 11._o i_o may_v add_v 11._o §._o 11._o that_o the_o faithful_a be_v seal_v by_o the_o spirit_n and_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n be_v enable_v to_o cry_n abba_n father_n assurance_n what_o infirmity_n may_v stand_v with_o assurance_n whereby_o they_o be_v assure_v of_o the_o pardon_n of_o their_o sâ—nnes_n but_o i_o will_v shut_v up_o this_o matter_n brief_o show_v what_o infirmity_n may_v stand_v with_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o what_o sin_n can_v that_o christian_n may_v be_v direct_v the_o better_a to_o make_v trial_n of_o their_o estate_n 1.7_o 1._o john_n 1.7_o if_o we_o say_v we_o have_v fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o live_v and_o do_v n_o it_o the_o truth_n and_o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o such_o as_o john_n then_o be_v regenerate_v and_o in_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n have_v no_o sin_n 8._o verse_n 8._o we_o deceive_v ourselves_o and_o the_o truth_n be_v not_o in_o us._n even_o such_o then_o as_o walk_v in_o the_o light_n and_o have_v fellowship_n with_o god_n be_v sinner_n 3.9_o prou._n 20.9_o ecles_n 7.2_o 1._o john_n 3.9_o and_o not_o just_a or_o perfect_a in_o themselves_o who_o can_v say_v his_o heart_n be_v clean_a there_o 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and_o labour_v therein_o he_o resemble_v his_o father_n the_o devil_n who_o chief_a delight_n be_v in_o do_v mischief_n which_o be_v further_o confirm_v by_o that_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n to_o the_o jew_n 8.34_o john_n 8.34_o very_o whosoever_o commit_v sin_n be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o servant_n abide_v not_o in_o the_o house_n for_o ever_o but_o the_o son_n abide_v forever_o if_o the_o son_n therefore_o shall_v make_v you_o free_a you_o shall_v be_v free_a indeed_o he_o that_o commit_v sin_n with_o delight_n wilful_a indulgence_n to_o transgression_n and_o unrelenting_a opposition_n to_o the_o clear_a truth_n he_o be_v the_o servant_n of_o sin_n but_o they_o that_o be_v make_v free_a by_o the_o son_n be_v free_a from_o the_o reign_n of_o sin_n 5.18_o 1._o john_n 5.18_o not_o from_o every_o act_n of_o sin_n he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n keep_v himself_o that_o the_o wicked_a one_o can_v come_v within_o he_o to_o endanger_v he_o the_o gate_n of_o hell_n 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be_v say_v of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o the_o saint_n such_o sin_n as_o be_v mere_a and_o absolute_a infirmity_n god_n of_o his_o grace_n reveal_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v please_v to_o grant_v unto_o they_o a_o pardon_n of_o course_n such_o sin_n as_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o matter_n be_v not_o repugnant_a to_o the_o main_a office_n prescribe_v by_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n be_v oâ—_n frailty_n commit_v through_o unaduisednesse_n or_o sudden_a passion_n these_o do_v not_o denominate_v a_o man_n a_o lawbreaker_n nor_o so_o weaken_v the_o power_n of_o faith_n as_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o receive_v the_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n nor_o suspenâ—_n the_o actual_a claim_n of_o eternal_a life_n these_o frailty_n may_v be_v â—n_o the_o godly_a without_o any_o notable_a defect_n of_o faith_n they_o debar_v not_o the_o soul_n from_o cleave_v unto_o god_n 13_o gen._n 1â—_n 13_o abraham_n say_v of_o sarah_n she_o be_v my_o sister_n this_o be_v a_o 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the_o prophet_n david_n be_v regenerate_v without_o question_n and_o have_v sure_a hope_n that_o his_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n shall_v be_v hear_v when_o he_o utter_v this_o complaint_n of_o himself_o 13._o psal_n 19.12_o 13._o who_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o secret_a fault_n krepe_v back_o thy_o servant_n also_o from_o presumptuous_a sin_n let_v they_o not_o have_v dominion_n over_o i_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v upright_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v innocent_a from_o the_o great_a transgression_n so_o that_o a_o faithful_a man_n step_v aside_o through_o infirmity_n in_o the_o forename_a offence_n i_o say_v through_o infirmity_n and_o not_o oâ—_n habit_n custom_n gross_a carelessness_n or_o delight_n do_v retain_v his_o integrity_n and_o faith_n though_o somewhat_o shake_v do_v keep_v it_o stand_v and_o continue_v lively_a to_o beg_v &_o embrace_v pardon_n but_o he_o that_o sin_v of_o mere_a frailty_n do_v humble_v himself_o for_o his_o daily_a offence_n &_o 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blessed_n be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o the_o lord_n will_v not_o impute_v sin_n faith_n go_v direct_o unto_o christ_n that_o by_o he_o we_o may_v be_v justify_v and_o embrace_v the_o promise_n of_o god_n concern_v justification_n which_o be_v the_o manner_n by_o which_o alone_a god_n have_v ordain_v to_o justify_v us._n no_o man_n can_v be_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a life_n unless_o he_o be_v justify_v from_o sin_n by_o the_o free_a grace_n of_o god_n 59.2_o isay_n 59.2_o for_o sin_n not_o blot_v out_o by_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o grace_n separate_v betwixt_o god_n and_o we_o and_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o us._n 3.5.7_o tit._n 3.5.7_o not_o by_o work_n of_o righteousness_n which_o we_o have_v do_v but_o according_a to_o his_o mercy_n he_o save_v we_o etc._n etc._n that_o be_v justify_v by_o his_o grace_n we_o shall_v be_v make_v heir_n according_a to_o the_o hope_n of_o eternal_a glory_n but_o no_o pardon_n be_v obtain_v unless_o the_o promise_n of_o pardon_n be_v receive_v by_o faith_n faith_n in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n that_o we_o may_v be_v acquit_v from_o sin_n and_o accept_v as_o just_a and_o righteous_a do_v commend_v and_o maintain_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n grace_n entire_a and_o in_o this_o respect_n also_o it_o be_v the_o more_o necessary_a as_o a_o penitent_a malefactor_n if_o he_o be_v to_o plead_v his_o cause_n before_o the_o prince_n himself_o will_v not_o stand_v upon_o term_n of_o innocence_n or_o present_a integrity_n because_o he_o have_v his_o pardon_n under_o seal_n see_v that_o be_v give_v he_o to_o plead_v for_o mercy_n not_o for_o justice_n so_o the_o faithful_a soul_n rely_v upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o promise_n of_o pardon_n proclaim_v indefinite_o to_o all_o burden_a and_o penitent_a sinner_n
and_o seal_v to_o every_o believer_n in_o particular_a by_o the_o pledge_n of_o the_o spirit_n not_o upon_o those_o sanctify_a grace_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o he_o that_o he_o may_v be_v qualify_v and_o fit_v to_o plead_v for_o grace_n and_o mercy_n pardon_n the_o act_n of_o faith_n about_o promise_n of_o pardon_n the_o act_n of_o faith_n concern_v this_o promise_n of_o forgiveness_n be_v diverse_a first_o it_o general_o believe_v the_o promise_n true_a and_o thereby_o discern_v that_o sin_n be_v pardonable_a through_o grace_n 18._o psal_n 130.4_o luk._n 15_o 18._o the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o that_o our_o sin_n may_v be_v pardon_v or_o that_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o the_o lord_n to_o cover_v sin_n be_v a_o work_n of_o faith_n for_o whatsoever_o can_v be_v conceive_v or_o find_v out_o by_o sense_n or_o reason_n that_o be_v manifest_v by_o revelation_n and_o assent_v unto_o or_o judge_v true_a and_o certain_a by_o faith_n or_o else_o it_o remain_v as_o a_o mystery_n unknown_a when_o the_o apostle_n define_v 11.1_o heb._n 11.1_o faith_n to_o be_v the_o evidence_n of_o thing_n not_o see_v do_v he_o not_o intimate_v that_o thing_n unseen_a to_o sense_n or_o natural_a reason_n be_v discover_v and_o make_v evident_a only_o by_o faith_n but_o that_o god_n will_v pardon_v iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n be_v a_o truth_n that_o can_v never_o be_v comprehend_v by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o reveal_v it_o unto_o us._n supernatural_a truth_n which_o exceed_v all_o humane_a capacity_n can_v be_v discern_v or_o receive_v by_o any_o power_n of_o nature_n 14_o 1._o pet._n 1.12_o rom._n 16.25.26_o eph._n 1.8_o 9_o isay_n 40.13_o 14_o but_o that_o god_n will_v be_v merciful_a to_o our_o sin_n be_v a_o truth_n supernatural_a hide_v from_o the_o angel_n themselves_o until_o it_o be_v reveal_v in_o the_o gospel_n who_o have_v know_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n or_o be_v acquaint_v with_o the_o mystery_n of_o his_o wisdom_n in_o the_o 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desire_n be_v both_o kindle_v &_o nourish_v by_o it_o as_o our_o assent_n to_o the_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a promise_n be_v more_o or_o less_o firm_a certainea_fw-mi bsolute_a &_o evident_a so_o be_v our_o desire_n more_o or_o less_o fiery_a constant_a unsatiable_a yea_o in_o respect_n of_o heavenly_a thing_n unquenchable_a as_o faith_n languish_v these_o faint_a as_o faith_n increase_v these_o gather_v strength_n and_o no_o marvel_n for_o appetite_n follow_v knowledge_n 4.10_o joh._n 4.10_o and_o desire_n be_v answereble_a to_o that_o certain_a &_o clear_a judgement_n that_o we_o have_v of_o the_o necessity_n and_o worth_n value_n and_o digniâ—y_n of_o the_o object_n apprehend_v now_o faith_n discover_v both_o the_o necessity_n and_o excellency_n of_o the_o good_a certain_o contain_v in_o the_o word_n of_o promise_n which_o act_n of_o faith_n be_v signify_v by_o the_o open_n or_o pierce_v of_o the_o ear_n and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o the_o singular_a benefit_n offer_v therein_o &_o so_o raise_v the_o heart_n incessant_o to_o hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o and_o these_o desâ—res_n will_v be_v the_o great_a and_o more_o constante_n the_o more_o faith_n be_v exercise_v in_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o goodness_n freeness_n and_o certainty_n of_o these_o promise_n many_o thing_n be_v neglect_v which_o be_v most_o precious_a only_o because_o the_o value_n of_o they_o lie_v hide_v or_o be_v not_o apparent_a or_o the_o prejudice_n of_o sensible_a but_o deceivable_a experience_n do_v oversway_v no_o marvel_v then_o if_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v neglect_v though_o the_o benefit_n be_v probable_o know_v when_o it_o be_v but_o slight_o think_v upon_o superficial_o look_v into_o custom_n have_v injure_v the_o mind_n by_o long_a practice_n to_o the_o pursuit_n of_o earthly_a delight_n or_o profit_n wherewith_o it_o be_v besot_v but_o with_o the_o true_a believer_n it_o fare_v much_o better_a for_o he_o see_v how_o happy_a it_o shall_v be_v with_o he_o if_o his_o sin_n be_v cover_v and_o his_o soul_n ease_v of_o the_o burden_n of_o they_o how_o ever_o it_o fare_v with_o he_o in_o matter_n of_o this_o world_n and_o withal_o he_o ponder_v the_o truth_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o the_o promise_n make_v of_o mere_a grace_n whereby_o the_o heart_n be_v stir_v up_o to_o desire_n and_o long_o after_o this_o blessing_n above_o all_o good_a that_o can_v be_v imagine_v and_o yet_o such_o be_v our_o corruption_n we_o must_v oft_o breathe_v ourselves_o in_o the_o meditation_n of_o these_o thing_n or_o else_o we_o shall_v find_v our_o esteem_n of_o pardon_n to_o decay_v and_o our_o desire_n to_o grow_v cold_a and_o dull_a three_o it_o draw_v we_o forward_o to_o seek_v mercy_n of_o god_n 13.45.46_o math._n 13.45.46_o the_o wise_a merchant_n first_o discover_v the_o pearl_n of_o price_n and_o then_o seek_v to_o get_v possession_n of_o it_o the_o desire_n of_o a_o believer_n be_v not_o a_o dead_a or_o sluggish_a wish_n oh_o that_o my_o sin_n be_v pardon_v when_o he_o never_o stir_v up_o himself_o to_o receive_v the_o promise_n but_o it_o be_v a_o deliberate_a desire_n of_o a_o benefit_n know_v possible_a to_o be_v attain_v attend_v with_o much_o comfort_n and_o free_o promise_v by_o he_o that_o can_v lie_v which_o be_v ever_o accompany_v with_o proportionable_a care_n to_o get_v and_o possess_v the_o blessing_n desire_v faith_n will_v not_o suffer_v a_o man_n to_o smother_v or_o conceal_v his_o desire_n nor_o desire_v themselves_o to_o die_v but_o it_o perseru_v and_o kindle_v desire_n &_o constrain_v with_o a_o holy_a violence_n to_o lay_v they_o open_v before_o the_o lord_n thus_o by_o faith_n a_o man_n come_v free_o to_o renounce_v his_o title_n and_o interest_n in_o the_o world_n and_o to_o part_v with_o any_o thing_n that_o may_v hinder_v mercy_n the_o wise_a merchant_n have_v find_v the_o pearl_n of_o price_n 13.44_o math._n 13.44_o for_o joy_n thereof_o go_v and_o sell_v all_o that_o he_o have_v not_o as_o if_o he_o can_v merit_v pardon_n but_o that_o he_o may_v be_v capable_a of_o pardon_n and_o make_v a_o faithful_a plea_n for_o mercy_n to_o this_o end_n also_o he_o humble_v himself_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n in_o true_a and_o unfeigned_a confession_n of_o his_o sin_n free_o judge_v and_o condemn_v himself_o before_o god_n which_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n i_o will_v declare_v my_o iniquity_n i_o will_v be_v sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n 38.18_o psal_n 38.18_o so_o the_o prodigal_a son_n come_v home_o to_o his_o father_n do_v bewail_v his_o former_a lewdness_n say_v i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o before_o thou_o pharaoh_n and_o saul_n be_v evident_o convince_v of_o sin_n 32.5_o luk._n 15.18_o psal_n 32.5_o may_v be_v constrain_v in_o conscience_n to_o make_v some_o confession_n to_o man_n i_o have_v sin_v this_o time_n and_o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a i_o have_v play_v the_o fool_n and_o err_v exceed_o 21.29_o exod._n 9.27_o 1._o sam._n 26.21_o 1._o reg._n 21.29_o ahab_n 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the_o confession_n of_o faith_n unfeigned_a be_v hearty_a and_o sincere_a join_v with_o a_o true_a detestation_n of_o all_o sin_n as_o that_o which_o have_v and_o will_v make_v separation_n betwixt_o god_n and_o he_o if_o it_o be_v not_o renounce_v by_o he_o and_o pardon_v of_o god_n and_o to_o they_o that_o confess_v their_o sin_n in_o this_o manner_n be_v the_o promise_n make_v if_o we_o confess_v our_o sin_n god_n be_v faithful_a 1.9_o 1._o joh._n 1.9_o and_o just_a to_o forgive_v we_o our_o sin_n and_o to_o cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o unrighteousness_n 28.19_o pro._n 28.19_o he_o that_o cover_v his_o sin_n shall_v not_o prosper_v but_o who_o so_o confess_v and_o forsake_v they_o shall_v have_v mercy_n only_o acknowledge_v thy_o iniquity_n that_o thou_o have_v transgress_v against_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 11.31_o jer._n 3.13_o 1._o cor._n 11.31_o if_o we_o will_v judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n unto_o the_o lord_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n 32.5_o psal_n 32.5_o which_o be_v most_o lively_a to_o be_v see_v in_o the_o parable_n of_o the_o prodigal_a before_o mention_v where_o the_o father_n resemble_v god_n be_v say_v to_o have_v meet_v his_o lose_a son_n before_o he_o come_v at_o he_o 15.20_o luk_n 15.20_o and_o to_o have_v embrace_v and_o kiss_v he_o after_o he_o be_v resolve_v in_o himself_o to_o acknowledge_v and_o confess_v his_o fault_n as_o faith_n teach_v the_o poor_a sinner_n to_o humble_v himself_o in_o unfaâ—ned_a confession_n of_o his_o manifold_a offence_n so_o it_o stir_v anâ—_n encourage_v he_o to_o power_n out_o his_o soul_n in_o earnest_n and_o hearty_a prayer_n unto_o god_n for_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n 8.22_o act._n 8.22_o through_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n chrâ—st_n thus_o he_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n take_v with_o you_o word_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n 2._o hos_fw-la 14_o 2._o say_v unto_o he_o take_v away_o all_o iniquity_n and_o receive_v we_o gracious_o so_o will_v we_o render_v the_o calf_n of_o our_o lip_n both_o these_o may_v be_v see_v in_o the_o poor_a publican_n who_o dare_v not_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n to_o heaven_n 18.13_o luk._n 18.13_o but_o smite_v himself_o upon_o the_o breast_n say_v god_n be_v merciful_a to_o i_o a_o sinner_n and_o so_o the_o church_n pray_v o_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o former_a iniquity_n lâ—t_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n speedy_o prevent_v us._n 79.8_o joel._n 2.17_o psal_n 79.8_o this_o prayer_n of_o faith_n be_v not_o present_v before_o god_n in_o assurance_n that_o his_o sin_n be_v already_o pardon_v but_o to_o obtain_v pardon_n of_o the_o rich_a mercy_n of_o god_n by_o and_o through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o the_o promise_n be_v to_o he_o that_o pray_v unfeigned_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v forgive_v 7.14_o 2._o chro._n 7.14_o if_o my_o people_n whâ—ch_n be_v call_v by_o name_n shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o pray_v and_o seek_v my_o face_n 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of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n which_o here_o the_o spiritual_a man_n himself_o can_v tell_v what_o they_o shall_v be_v but_o of_o the_o gospel_n joy_n 31._o calu._n in_o 1._o cor._n â—_o 9_o jun._n par_fw-fr lib._n 2._o pa._n 31._o of_o the_o wine_n and_o fatling_n already_o prepare_v and_o now_o reveal_v to_o the_o believer_n by_o the_o spirit_n which_o if_o the_o carnal_a man_n scorn_n and_o scoff_n at_o it_o be_v because_o he_o can_v comprehend_v it_o it_o be_v a_o more_o pure_a and_o constant_a joy_n which_o need_v not_o the_o support_n of_o earthly_a delight_n his_o joy_n be_v within_o he_o joy_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n which_o be_v unchangeable_a it_o beseem_v not_o a_o christian_n to_o be_v merry_a in_o one_o estate_n dumpish_a in_o another_o as_o if_o their_o joy_n depend_v upon_o their_o outward_a condition_n no_o no_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n alone_o be_v sufficient_a to_o uphold_v a_o good_a man_n joy_n 1.2_o john_n 16.22_o rom._n 5.3_o james_n 1.2_o your_o joy_n no_o man_n take_v from_o you_o we_o glory_v in_o tribulation_n also_o and_o great_a reason_n for_o if_o sin_n be_v pardon_v every_o thing_n cause_v a_o progress_n of_o salvation_n be_v it_o not_o odious_a to_o see_v one_o profess_v some_o l_o berall_a science_n to_o live_v by_o lewd_a and_o dishonest_a shift_v no_o better_a fight_n be_v it_o to_o see_v a_o christian_a hang_v his_o joy_n upon_o course_n and_o earthly_a pleasure_n who_o have_v more_o noble_a and_o generous_a yea_o angelical_a delight_n than_o which_o what_o have_v heaven_n better_o but_o in_o degree_n only_o and_o manner_n of_o fruition_n 9_o psal_n 36.7_o 8_o 9_o how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o lâ—uing_a kindness_n o_o god_n therefore_o the_o child_n of_o man_n put_v their_o trust_n under_o the_o shadow_n of_o
thy_o wing_n they_o shall_v be_v abundant_o satisfy_v with_o the_o fatness_n of_o thy_o house_n and_o thou_o shall_v make_v they_o drink_v of_o the_o river_n of_o thy_o pleasure_n for_o with_o thou_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n in_o thy_o light_n shall_v we_o see_v light_n it_o be_v a_o pleasure_n to_o he_o to_o want_v other_o pleasure_n who_o be_v oft_o and_o every_o day_n serious_a in_o the_o meditation_n of_o the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n the_o free_a grace_n and_o eternal_a love_n of_o god_n towards_o he_o in_o jesus_n christ_n he_o that_o be_v every_o day_n busy_v to_o fetch_v out_o a_o pardon_n of_o course_n for_o his_o daily_a infirmity_n and_o to_o make_v even_o reckon_n betwixt_o god_n and_o his_o soul_n that_o nothing_o remain_v on_o the_o score_n to_o interrupt_v his_o peace_n shall_v neither_o be_v idle_a nor_o unprofitable_a neither_o want_n employment_n nor_o comfort_n this_o course_n can_v open_v no_o gap_n to_o licentiousness_n liberty_n in_o sin_n 13._o psal_n 19.12_o 13._o or_o carnal_a security_n for_o he_o be_v ever_o most_o studious_a not_o to_o run_v into_o arrearage_n who_o be_v most_o desirous_a to_o have_v his_o debt_n cancel_v and_o blot_v out_o faith_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o sovereign_a purify_n water_n which_o so_o wash_v off_o the_o corruption_n of_o the_o ulcer_n that_o they_o cool_v the_o heat_n and_o stay_v the_o spread_v of_o the_o infection_n and_o by_o degree_n heal_v the_o same_o and_o of_o cordial_n which_o so_o comfort_n and_o ease_v the_o heart_n as_o also_o they_o expel_v noxious_a humour_n and_o strengthen_v nature_n against_o they_o justify_v faith_n take_v kind_o root_n in_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o be_v root_v purify_v it_o more_o and_o more_o i'faith_o that_o plead_v for_o mercy_n do_v cleave_v to_o the_o commandment_n stir_v up_o to_o holiness_n over-rule_v the_o affection_n delight_n in_o purity_n and_o diffuse_v the_o virtue_n of_o the_o word_n into_o every_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n it_o 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deny_v themselves_o but_o not_o to_o doubt_v of_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n christ_n come_v to_o seek_v that_o which_o be_v lose_v 11.28_o math._n 18.11_o esay_n 61.1.2_o math._n 9.13_o 1._o pet._n 3.18_o rom._n 5.10_o math._n 11.28_o to_o bind_v up_o the_o break_a heart_a and_o to_o save_v sinner_n he_o die_v for_o his_o enemy_n for_o the_o unworthy_a he_o invit_v the_o burden_a to_o come_v unto_o he_o and_o make_v suit_n to_o the_o poor_a and_o worthless_a that_o he_o may_v ease_v and_o enrich_v they_o if_o they_o be_v not_o unworthy_a what_o need_n have_v they_o of_o god_n mercy_n or_o how_o shall_v god_n glorify_v the_o riches_n of_o his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v their_o offence_n the_o feel_n of_o their_o unworthines_n make_v they_o fit_a to_o receive_v mercy_n from_o god_n who_o do_v vouchsafe_v it_o free_o see_v beside_o their_o sin_n which_o make_v they_o unworthy_a they_o have_v a_o sense_n of_o it_o and_o a_o heart_n break_v for_o it_o if_o they_o be_v not_o unworthy_a they_o can_v noâ—_n believe_v if_o their_o case_n have_v not_o be_v desperate_a what_o need_n be_v there_o that_o christ_n shall_v come_v from_o the_o bosom_n of_o his_o father_n 14.3.4_o esay_n 43.25_o and_o 44.22_o hos_fw-la 14.3.4_o pardon_n be_v offer_v free_o of_o grace_n the_o more_o vile_a they_o be_v in_o themselves_o the_o fit_a to_o receive_v this_o undeserued_a kindness_n oh_o but_o their_o sin_n be_v grievous_a and_o notorious_a scarlet_a cry_v scandalous_a sin_n this_o detestation_n of_o sin_n be_v great_o to_o be_v commend_v if_o they_o remember_v withal_o 10.2_o ezra_n 10.2_o that_o there_o be_v hope_n in_o israel_n concern_v this_o if_o they_o will_v set_v one_o eye_n upon_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n as_o they_o set_v the_o other_o upon_o the_o vileness_n of_o their_o iniquity_n if_o their_o sin_n be_v many_o and_o great_a 55.9_o eph._n 2.4_o psal_n 3â—_n 5_o psal_n 51.1.2_o exod._n 34.6.7_o esay_n 55.9_o god_n be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n abundant_a in_o goodness_n have_v a_o multitude_n of_o tender_a mercy_n his_o mercy_n reach_v above_o the_o heaven_n he_o forgive_v iniquity_n transgression_n sin_n &_o rebellion_n all_o fault_n be_v easy_o pardonable_a to_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n which_o exceed_v man_n as_o heaven_n do_v earth_n which_o can_v readily_a forgive_v seventie_o than_o man_n seven_o offence_n be_v not_o adam_n manasses_n paul_n the_o sinful_a woman_n common_o call_v mary_n magdalene_n â—7_n 2_o chron._n 33.12.13_o 1._o tim._n 1.13.15_o act._n 2.37.38_o luk._n 7._o â—7_n the_o cretan_n and_o jew_n who_o embrue_v their_o hand_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n receive_v of_o he_o to_o mercy_n do_v not_o â—e_a delight_n to_o forgive_v much_o that_o he_o may_v bind_v to_o love_v much_o shall_v not_o his_o favour_n superabound_v to_o the_o sense_n of_o faith_n where_o sin_n have_v abound_v to_o the_o wound_n of_o conscience_n it_o matter_n not_o what_o the_o wound_n be_v so_o christ_n be_v the_o physician_n 1.18_o john_n 1.7_o esay_n 1.18_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n cleanse_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n nothing_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n can_v wash_v away_o the_o guilt_n of_o the_o least_o sin_n and_o his_o blood_n be_v sufficient_a to_o purge_v the_o most_o pollute_a conscience_n but_o they_o have_v feel_v no_o extraordinary_a measure_n of_o sorrow_n for_o sin_n they_o be_v rather_o dull_a and_o senseless_a be_v they_o weary_a of_o sin_n have_v they_o sorrow_v to_o selfe-deniall_n and_o to_o renounce_v their_o interest_n in_o whatsoever_o may_v separate_v betwixt_o christ_n and_o they_o to_o such_o be_v the_o word_n of_o reconciliation_n send_v but_o they_o have_v often_o slip_v into_o the_o same_o sin_n there_o be_v a_o difference_n of_o offence_n there_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n infirmity_n forgetfulness_n and_o sudden_a passion_n whereunto_o the_o heart_n yield_v not_o advise_v consent_n and_o from_o which_o the_o faithful_a by_o reason_n of_o their_o frailty_n can_v never_o be_v free_a in_o this_o life_n in_o some_o degree_n or_o other_o now_o unto_o these_o god_n of_o his_o mercy_n be_v please_v to_o grant_v a_o pardon_n of_o course_n 2.2_o 1._o john_n 1.8_o 1._o john_n 2.2_o notwithstanding_o his_o servant_n step_v oft_o into_o they_o through_o weakness_n provide_v they_o humble_v themselves_o seek_v mercy_n and_o labour_v the_o mortification_n of_o their_o infirmity_n abraham_n twice_o deny_v sarah_n to_o be_v his_o wife_n say_v shâ—_n be_v my_o sister_n of_o david_n it_o be_v record_v that_o though_o he_o be_v a_o man_n after_o god_n own_o heart_n in_o all_o thing_n except_o the_o matter_n of_o vriah_n yet_o of_o frailty_n he_o offend_v many_o time_n in_o the_o same_o particular_a there_o be_v foul_a enormous_a notorious_a sin_n which_o wind_v the_o conscience_n and_o stop_v and_o hinder_v the_o lively_a operation_n of_o grace_n and_o these_o mâ—st_v be_v repent_v of_o and_o advise_o leave_v and_o forsake_v before_o we_o can_v believe_v to_o the_o pardon_n and_o forgiveness_n of_o 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cast_v thou_o away_o fear_v thou_o not_o for_o i_o be_o with_o thou_o 10._o verse_n 10._o be_v not_o dismay_v for_o i_o be_o thy_o god_n i_o will_v strengthen_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v help_v thou_o yea_o i_o will_v uphold_v thou_o with_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o my_o righteousness_n 17._o verse_n 17._o when_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a seek_v water_n and_o there_o be_v none_o and_o their_o tongue_n fail_v for_o thirst_n i_o the_o lord_n will_v hear_v they_o i_o the_o lord_n of_o israel_n will_v not_o forsake_v they_o 18._o verse_n 18._o i_o will_v open_v river_n in_o the_o high_a place_n and_o fountain_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o valley_n i_o will_v make_v the_o wilderness_n a_o pool_n of_o water_n and_o the_o dry_a land_n spring_v of_o water_n second_o it_o petition_v instant_o for_o succour_n for_o it_o see_v in_o god_n whatsoever_o it_o need_v or_o desire_v and_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o seek_v relief_n the_o more_o confident_a it_o be_v to_o obtain_v the_o more_o importunate_a it_o will_v be_v in_o sue_v oil_n put_v to_o the_o fire_n cause_v the_o flame_n to_o ascend_v and_o the_o promise_n of_o help_n and_o succour_v receive_v by_o faith_n put_v life_n and_o vigour_n into_o the_o petition_n of_o faith_n hear_v o_o lord_n 9_o psal_n 27.7_o 8._o verse_n 9_o when_o i_o cry_v with_o my_o voice_n have_v mercy_n also_o upon_o i_o and_o answer_v i_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n far_o from_o i_o put_v not_o thy_o servant_n away_o in_o anger_n thou_o have_v be_v my_o help_n leave_v i_o not_o neither_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n unto_o thou_o will_v i_o cry_v 2._o psal_n 28.1_o 2._o o_o lord_n my_o rock_n be_v not_o silent_a to_o i_o lest_o if_o thou_o be_v silent_a to_o i_o i_o become_v like_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o when_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o hand_n towards_o thy_o holy_a oracle_n withhold_a not_o thou_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n from_o i_o 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this_o good_a and_o bless_a hope_n the_o matter_n of_o my_o inheritence_n abundant_o glorious_a that_o my_o heart_n may_v be_v still_o in_o heaven_n and_o by_o thy_o spirit_n lead_v i_o into_o all_o truth_n and_o holiness_n 1.12.14_o 1._o thess_n 2.12_o 2._o thess_n 1.12.14_o that_o in_o due_a time_n i_o may_v possess_v the_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n whereunto_o i_o be_o call_v 1.5_o col._n 1.5_o of_o thy_o free_a grace_n thou_o have_v call_v i_o by_o the_o gospel_n to_o this_o bless_a hope_n which_o be_v lay_v up_o for_o i_o in_o heaven_n therefore_o be_v thy_o servant_n bold_a to_o entreat_v the_o sense_n of_o thy_o love_n the_o knowledge_n of_o this_o hope_n the_o increase_n of_o grace_n and_o assurace_n of_o thy_o mercy_n for_o evermore_o four_o we_o must_v quicken_v ourselves_o to_o rejoice_v in_o god_n wait_v patient_o and_o walk_v cheerful_o before_o he_o oh_o the_o incomprehensible_a love_n and_o favour_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v it_o ever_o find_v that_o any_o man_n of_o rank_n 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can_v comprehend_v join_v with_o it_o prepare_v and_o give_v through_o faith_n in_o christ_n it_o be_v notable_a baseness_n if_o a_o heir_n of_o sumptious_a and_o stately_a palace_n shall_v covet_v the_o poor_a cottage_n of_o beggar_n that_o stand_v by_o the_o high_a way_n side_n 16.5.6_o psal_n 16.5.6_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n my_o study_n and_o care_n shall_v be_v to_o know_v my_o heavenly_a hope_n better_a and_o more_o full_o that_o i_o may_v wean_v myself_o the_o more_o willing_o from_o all_o earthly_a vanity_n heaven_n be_v my_o home_n my_o hope_n my_o inheritance_n and_o where_o shall_v my_o heart_n be_v but_o where_o my_o treasure_n be_v where_o my_o thought_n but_o where_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o this_o life_n i_o receive_v only_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o earnest_n of_o the_o inheritance_n but_o i_o will_v wait_v patient_o for_o the_o full_a possession_n thereof_o and_o walk_v chareful_o in_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v thereunto_o in_o earthly_a thing_n man_n be_v content_v to_o wait_v for_o a_o good_a lease_n in_o reversion_n and_o to_o lay_v out_o their_o money_n for_o that_o which_o shall_v not_o come_v to_o their_o hand_n till_o some_o life_n be_v expire_v and_o shall_v not_o i_o wait_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o glory_n there_o be_v but_o one_o life_n betwixt_o it_o and_o i_o and_o that_o be_v my_o own_o chap._n v._n what_o it_o be_v live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o promise_n of_o of_o perseverance_n and_o how_o to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o thereunto_o god_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n have_v make_v further_a promise_n the_o necessity_n of_o
his_o servant_n so_o require_v perseverance_n god_n have_v make_v many_o promise_n of_o perseverance_n that_o his_o mercy_n shall_v never_o depart_v from_o they_o that_o he_o will_v confirm_v and_o strengthen_v they_o to_o the_o end_n notwithstanding_o their_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o malice_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o that_o nothing_o shall_v separate_v they_o from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 3.15_o gen._n 3.15_o this_o be_v imply_v in_o the_o first_o promise_n which_o god_n make_v it_o shall_v bruise_v thy_o head_n and_o thou_o shall_v bruise_v his_o heel_n where_o satan_n be_v stint_v to_o the_o heel_n of_o the_o true_a christian_a seed_n in_o many_o passage_n of_o scripture_n the_o same_o be_v most_o clear_o and_o manifest_o express_v 14._o psal_n 1.3_o psal_n 92.13_o 14._o he_o shall_v be_v like_o a_o tree_n plant_v by_o the_o river_n of_o water_n that_o bring_v forth_o his_o fruit_n in_o his_o season_n his_o leaf_n also_o shall_v not_o wither_v and_o whatsoever_o he_o do_v shall_v prosper_v the_o step_n of_o a_o good_a man_n be_v order_v by_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o delight_v in_o his_o way_n though_o he_o fall_v 37.23.24_o psal_n 37.23.24_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v utter_o cast_v down_o for_o the_o lord_n uphold_v he_o with_o his_o hand_n for_o this_o god_n be_v our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 26._o psal_n 48.14_o psal_n 73.24_o verse_n 26._o he_o will_v be_v our_o guide_n even_o unto_o death_n thou_o shall_v guide_v i_o with_o thy_o council_n and_o afterward_o receive_v i_o to_o glory_n my_o flesh_n and_o heart_n fail_v but_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o my_o portion_n for_o ever_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 103.17_o psal_n 103.17_o a_o good_a man_n show_v favour_n and_o dare_v 112.5.6_o psal_n 112.5.6_o he_o will_v guide_v his_o affair_n with_o discretion_n sure_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v 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ezra_n 9.6_o for_o my_o sin_n be_v multiply_v exceed_o and_o my_o iniquity_n be_v rise_v up_o against_o i_o i_o be_v conceive_v in_o sin_n i_o i_o have_v live_v in_o vanity_n my_o thought_n be_v loose_a my_o affection_n boisterous_a i_o have_v disesteem_v mercy_n regard_v lie_v vanity_n give_v way_n to_o doubtful_a reason_n pettish_o take_v on_o when_o my_o carnal_a desire_n have_v be_v cross_v distu_v thy_o promise_n dispute_v with_o thou_o of_o thy_o judgement_n give_v way_n to_o thought_n of_o unbelief_n harbour_v unquietness_n and_o discontent_n and_o so_o expose_v my_o soul_n to_o the_o most_o violent_a horrible_a and_o fiery_a tentation_n and_o assault_n of_o satan_n my_o soul_n which_o shall_v be_v season_v with_o sweet_a meditation_n on_o thy_o goodness_n mercy_n and_o grace_v manifest_v in_o jesus_n christ_n delight_v in_o the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o ravish_v with_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n be_v continual_o pester_v and_o assail_v with_o the_o black_a and_o hellish_a thought_n of_o atheism_n despair_n blasphemy_n discontent_n and_o extreme_o torture_v with_o soule-vexâ—ng_a fear_n o_o my_o god_n look_v merciful_o upon_o the_o misery_n of_o a_o poor_a distress_a sinner_n i_o be_o bring_v into_o great_a darkness_n and_o can_v see_v no_o light_n there_o be_v no_o soundness_n in_o my_o flesh_n nor_o rest_n in_o my_o bone_n nor_o quiet_a in_o my_o soul_n my_o heart_n tremble_v my_o strength_n fail_v i_o my_o life_n be_v spend_v with_o grief_n my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelm_v and_o prevail_a fear_n so_o tyrannize_v over_o i_o that_o i_o can_v speak_v my_o mind_n be_v full_a of_o disorder_n and_o confusion_n my_o heart_n of_o terror_n my_o soul_n refuse_v comfort_n in_o the_o day_n i_o be_o terrify_v with_o thought_n in_o the_o night_n affright_v with_o dream_n 32.4_o psal_n 38.8.10_o psal_n 32.4_o i_o be_o sore_o wound_v and_o break_v i_o go_v mourning_n and_o desolate_a all_o the_o day_n my_o moisture_n be_v like_o the_o drought_n of_o summer_n and_o in_o this_o deep_a discomfort_n the_o tempter_n cease_v not_o to_o suggest_v 3.2_o psal_n 3.2_o that_o there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o i_o in_o my_o god_n second_o he_o must_v complain_v of_o the_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o instant_o entreat_v the_o lord_n to_o pardon_v sin_n bridle_n restrain_v and_o tread_v satan_n under_o foot_n while_o i_o declare_v my_o iniquity_n and_o be_o sorry_a for_o my_o sin_n the_o devil_n rage_v with_o incredible_a fury_n seek_v to_o devour_v and_o swallow_v i_o up_o he_o fight_v against_o i_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n be_v my_o soul_n vex_v with_o temptation_n to_o be_v abhor_v if_o i_o say_v i_o will_v remember_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o think_v upon_o his_o name_n i_o will_v unloade_v my_o soul_n into_o the_o bosom_n of_o my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o wait_v upon_o his_o grace_n then_o he_o sugge_v impious_a thought_n and_o horrible_a blasphemy_n to_o the_o great_a annoyance_n miserable_a distraction_n astonishment_n and_o vexation_n of_o my_o poor_a soul_n remember_v i_o o_o my_o god_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a compassion_n and_o blot_v my_o iniquity_n out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n 130.5_o psal_n 130.5_o there_o be_v mercy_n with_o thou_o concern_v sin_n pardon_v the_o trespass_n of_o thy_o poor_a servant_n and_o impute_v not_o unto_o i_o those_o hellish_a thought_n suggest_v by_o satan_n which_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o detest_v unfeigned_o under_o which_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v sincere_o humble_v and_o from_o which_o i_o hearty_o beg_v to_o be_v deliver_v return_v o_o lord_n 31.16_o psal_n 31.16_o cause_n the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n to_o shine_v upon_o i_o refresh_v my_o parch_a soul_n with_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o mercy_n dispel_v the_o mist_n of_o tentation_n rebuke_n satan_n and_o restrain_v his_o malice_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n tread_v satan_n 16.20_o rom._n 16.20_o i_o beseech_v thou_o 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all_o the_o day_n long_o my_o heart_n pant_v my_o soul_n be_v exceed_o disquiet_v with_o tentation_n 23._o ps_n 35.22_o 23._o this_o thou_o have_v see_v o_o lord_n keep_v not_o silence_n o_o lord_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o stir_v up_o thyself_o and_o awake_v to_o my_o judgement_n curb_n and_o chain_n up_o satan_n that_o he_o may_v molest_v no_o long_o and_o strengthen_v thy_o poor_a servant_n that_o through_o thy_o might_n i_o may_v conquer_v and_o triumph_v over_o he_o and_o my_o soul_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n 35.9.10_o psal_n 35.9.10_o it_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n all_o my_o bone_n shall_v say_v lord_n who_o who_o be_v like_a unto_o thou_o which_o deliver_v the_o poor_a from_o he_o that_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o he_o yea_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a from_o he_o that_o spoil_v he_o three_o he_o must_v
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unto_o the_o lord_n and_o seek_v the_o accomplishment_n of_o his_o promise_n as_o god_n have_v promise_v to_o fulfil_v they_o four_o it_o stir_v up_o to_o pray_v without_o distrustful_a fruitless_a excessive_a care_n it_o commit_v the_o cause_n unto_o god_n 4.10_o job_n 5.8_o &_o 8.5_o 1._o chron._n 4.10_o and_o make_v supplication_n to_o the_o almighty_a oh_o that_o thou_o will_v bless_v i_o indeed_o and_o enlarge_v my_o coast_n and_o that_o thy_o hand_n may_v be_v with_o i_o and_o that_o thou_o will_v keep_v i_o from_o evil_a that_o it_o may_v not_o grieve_v i_o if_o god_n will_v be_v with_o i_o 21._o gen._n 28.20_o 21._o and_o will_v keep_v i_o in_o this_o way_n that_o i_o go_v and_o will_v give_v i_o bread_n to_o eat_v and_o raiment_n to_o put_v on_o so_o that_o i_o come_v again_o to_o my_o father_n house_n in_o peace_n then_o shall_v the_o lord_n be_v my_o god_n it_o be_v the_o exhortation_n of_o paul_n be_v careful_a for_o nothing_o 4.6_o phil._n 4.6_o but_o in_o every_o thing_n by_o prayer_n and_o supplication_n with_o thanksgiving_n let_v your_o request_n be_v make_v know_v unto_o god_n now_o faith_n turn_v precept_n into_o prayer_n and_o make_v request_n according_a to_o the_o will_n of_o god_n what_o god_n require_v that_o faith_n petition_v for_o and_o in_o such_o manner_n five_o it_o see_v riches_n in_o god_n submit_v to_o his_o wisdom_n rest_v in_o his_o love_n and_o so_o maintain_v a_o christian_a in_o some_o measure_n of_o contentment_n by_o faith_n we_o so_o embrace_v the_o lord_n as_o that_o in_o he_o we_o seek_v and_o see_v whatsoever_o be_v necessary_a to_o salvation_n and_o possess_v he_o as_o the_o portion_n of_o ouâ—_n lot_n and_o inheritance_n who_o will_v keep_v back_o nothing_o from_o uâ—_n but_o what_o be_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a it_o lean_v upon_o the_o everlasting_a providence_n of_o god_n and_o promise_v present_a succour_n and_o supply_v fâ—om_fw-mi he_o as_o in_o wisdom_n he_o know_v best_o and_o of_o grace_n hâ—th_v promise_v 23._o psal_n 16.8_o psal_n 73_o 23._o i_o have_v sâ—t_v the_o lord_n always_o before_o i_o that_o be_v i_o constant_o lean_a upon_o the_o aid_n of_o god_n and_o be_o fasten_v to_o his_o providence_n be_v confident_a that_o when_o necessity_n do_v urge_v he_o will_v be_v aâ—_n hand_n to_o sustain_v my_o soul_n to_o minister_v unto_o my_o necessity_n powerful_o to_o assist_v and_o comfort_v six_o in_o prosperity_n it_o keep_v the_o heart_n in_o a_o holy_a temper_n and_o disposition_n scil_n in_o humility_n and_o meâ—knesse_n free_a from_o carnal_a confidence_n and_o pride_n and_o in_o tenderness_n and_o compassion_n towards_o they_o that_o be_v in_o misery_n special_o the_o church_n if_o she_o be_v in_o heaviness_n for_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n embrace_v by_o faith_n set_v a_o impression_n upon_o the_o soul_n answerable_a to_o those_o property_n in_o he_o from_o whence_o they_o flow_v what_o he_o give_v in_o grace_n do_v work_v the_o heart_n to_o humility_n and_o tender_a commiseration_n 62.11_o psal_n 62.11_o faith_n have_v learn_v that_o power_n be_v oâ—_n god_n and_o that_o all_o his_o gift_n be_v free_o bestow_v of_o mercy_n without_o desert_n 86.2_o psal_n 86.2_o but_o mercy_n receive_v do_v both_o humble_a and_o mollify_v the_o heart_n the_o godly_a man_n have_v obtain_v mercy_n and_o grace_n from_o god_n be_v again_o holy_a pious_a kinâ—_n and_o merciful_a to_o other_o it_o be_v the_o commandment_n of_o god_n 7_o deut._n â—5_n 7_o thou_o shall_v not_o make_v strong_a thy_o heart_n nor_o shut_v up_o the_o bowel_n of_o compassion_n from_o thy_o needy_a brother_n but_o evermore_o the_o frame_n of_o a_o believe_a heart_n be_v correspondent_a to_o the_o will_n and_o pleasure_n of_o god_n for_o faith_n set_v the_o stamp_n and_o image_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o soul_n moreover_o
it_o dispose_v the_o heart_n to_o thankfulness_n and_o obedience_n for_o it_o dispose_v spiritual_a emptiness_n which_o give_v a_o sweet_a râ—lâ—â—â—h_n to_o the_o meâ—cieâ—_n of_o god_n and_o exclude_v all_o boast_n in_o oâ—r_a self_n stir_v up_o to_o glory_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o willing_o tâ—_n devote_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o service_n from_o who_o we_o hauâ—_n receive_v whatsoever_o we_o enjoy_v 13._o psal_n 116.12_o 13._o what_o shall_v i_o render_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n towards_o i_o i_o will_v take_v the_o cup_n of_o salvation_n and_o call_v upon_o thâ—_n name_n of_o the_o lord_n man_n look_v for_o thanks_n for_o a_o small_a kindness_n for_o a_o token_n a_o dinner_n if_o they_o write_v but_o a_o letter_n speak_v a_o word_n take_v a_o journey_n in_o our_o behalf_n faith_n read_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o serious_o call_v they_o to_o remembrance_n what_o then_o can_v it_o do_v less_o than_o magnify_v the_o name_n of_o god_n for_o all_o his_o goodness_n the_o mercy_n of_o god_n to_o a_o believe_a heart_n be_v as_o manure_v to_o sound_v and_o good_a soil_n which_o make_v it_o more_o fertile_a satan_n himself_o will_v confess_v that_o god_n be_v special_o to_o be_v serve_v in_o the_o day_n of_o prosperity_n 10._o job_n 1.9_o 10._o for_o when_o god_n ask_v he_o have_v thou_o consider_v my_o servant_n job_n a_o just_a man_n etc._n etc._n he_o repli_v do_v job_n fear_n god_n for_o naught_o have_v thou_o not_o make_v a_o hedge_n about_o he_o and_o faith_n do_v both_o remember_v man_n of_o his_o duty_n and_o persuade_v he_o to_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o serviceable_a and_o obedient_a as_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v pour_v upon_o he_o more_o plentiful_o i_o will_v walk_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n 116.9_o psal_n 116.9_o when_o the_o church_n have_v râ—st_v throughout_o all_o judea_n and_o galilee_n and_o samaria_n they_o be_v edify_v 9.31_o act_n 9.31_o and_o walk_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o comfort_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v multiply_v seventh_o it_o pray_v as_o earnest_o for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o prosperity_n and_o god_n blessing_n upon_o the_o mean_n as_o for_o the_o mean_n themselves_o if_o they_o be_v want_v the_o more_o we_o prosper_v the_o more_o earnest_a be_v the_o prayer_n of_o faith_n for_o of_o ourselves_o we_o have_v no_o power_n to_o wield_v a_o good_a estate_n well_o nor_o ability_n to_o preserve_v and_o keep_v it_o a_o high_a estate_n be_v subject_a to_o many_o storm_n and_o tempest_n in_o great_a ease_n we_o lie_v open_a to_o most_o temptation_n in_o the_o hot_a summer_n man_n quick_o catch_v cold_a and_o if_o we_o pray_v not_o earnest_o when_o we_o prosper_v in_o the_o world_n we_o shall_v cool_v in_o grace_n earthly_a blessing_n be_v so_o frail_a and_o we_o of_o ourselves_o so_o weak_a that_o the_o more_o we_o have_v the_o more_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o god_n gracious_a assistance_n and_o support_v 33.16_o psal_n 33.16_o the_o creature_n themselves_o have_v no_o power_n to_o help_v can_v profit_v nothing_o unless_o god_n put_v forth_o his_o hand_n to_o bless_v they_o for_o our_o use_n this_o make_v that_o the_o request_n of_o faith_n be_v not_o formal_a and_o perfunctory_a but_o effectual_a fervent_a arise_v from_o a_o true_a consideration_n of_o the_o weakness_n and_o impotency_n of_o the_o creature_n to_o sustain_v and_o uphold_v us._n and_o thus_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o abundance_n of_o all_o thing_n make_v way_n for_o patience_n contentedness_n sound_a peace_n in_o the_o depth_n of_o misery_n when_o we_o be_v leave_v naked_a and_o destitute_a of_o all_o humane_a aid_n for_o if_o when_o we_o enjoy_v mean_n we_o lean_v not_o upon_o they_o but_o upon_o the_o lord_n when_o they_o be_v take_v away_o we_o shall_v not_o fall_v our_o stay_n remain_v eight_o it_o make_v heavenly_a mind_v in_o the_o use_n and_o possession_n of_o a_o prosperous_a estate_n as_o it_o receive_v all_o earthly_a blessing_n from_o god_n as_o pledge_n of_o his_o special_a love_n and_o part_n of_o their_o child_n portion_n so_o it_o wind_v and_o pull_v up_o the_o soul_n to_o god_n again_o look_v what_o love-token_n be_v to_o link_v the_o heart_n of_o wellwiller_n and_o bring_v they_o together_o or_o to_o preserve_v renew_v and_o increase_v affection_n among_o friend_n such_o force_n have_v the_o good_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n to_o lift_v up_o the_o believe_a heart_n to_o commune_v with_o the_o lord_n and_o sure_a prosperity_n be_v the_o fit_a season_n for_o heavenly_a contemplation_n the_o less_o trouble_n lie_v upon_o our_o state_n the_o more_o liberty_n we_o have_v with_o freedom_n to_o think_v upon_o such_o thing_n as_o concern_v our_o eternal_a inheritance_n beside_o faith_n can_v savour_v earthly_a blessing_n unless_o it_o taste_v his_o love_n and_o feed_v upon_o his_o goodness_n in_o they_o if_o be_v invite_v to_o a_o nobleman_n table_n he_o be_v please_v to_o carve_v a_o bit_n upon_o our_o trencher_n that_o be_v better_a than_o all_o the_o feast_n the_o love_n of_o god_n give_v we_o earthly_a thing_n to_o enjoy_v be_v that_o which_o give_v they_o the_o best_a relish_n and_o if_o we_o taste_v the_o sweetness_n of_o his_o love_a kindness_n in_o these_o thing_n we_o can_v but_o desire_v and_o long_o to_o be_v refresh_v with_o full_a communion_n with_o he_o nine_o faith_n breed_v godly_a jealousy_n and_o suspicion_n lest_o the_o heart_n shall_v be_v draw_v away_o wiâ—h_o the_o please_a delight_n of_o thing_n transitory_a for_o by_o grace_n we_o be_v make_v conscious_a of_o our_o own_o weakness_n and_o of_o the_o snare_n that_o iâ—_n in_o euâ—ry_a creature_n to_o take_v and_o entangle_v us._n prosperity_n be_v please_v but_o dangerous_a child_n quick_o surfeit_v on_o sweet_a mâ—ats_n coezen_v companion_n give_v flatter_a speech_n long_o peace_n beget_v idleness_n poverty_n be_v more_o fertile_a of_o man_n plenty_n of_o riot_n niceness_n ease_n and_o such_o like_a bluster_a wind_n can_v pull_v the_o cloak_n from_o the_o traveller_n who_o cast_v it_o off_o in_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n we_o have_v example_n of_o many_o great_a worthy_n who_o have_v catch_v much_o hurt_v in_o prosperity_n rest_n have_v effeminate_a many_o captain_n who_o can_v never_o be_v crush_v or_o overcome_v with_o the_o terror_n of_o war_n soft_a sand_n swallow_v more_o ship_n then_o hard_a rock_n split_v asunder_o this_o make_v the_o wake_a believer_n circumspect_a to_o examine_v his_o heart_n and_o watch_v over_o it_o how_o he_o perform_v holy_a duty_n how_o he_o entertain_v holy_a thought_n how_o his_o affection_n move_v towards_o that_o which_o be_v above_o lest_o he_o shall_v miscarry_v upon_o the_o sand_n ten_o it_o mindeh_a we_o of_o our_o change_n even_o when_o our_o mountain_n seem_v strong_a 26._o job_n 3.25_o 26._o the_o thing_n that_o i_o great_o fear_v say_v job_n be_v come_v upon_o i_o and_o that_o which_o i_o be_v afraid_a of_o be_v come_v unto_o i_o i_o be_v not_o in_o safety_n neither_o have_v i_o rest_v neither_o have_v i_o quiet_a i_o always_o think_v upon_o my_o change_n and_o look_v for_o a_o alteration_n of_o my_o estate_n the_o long_a day_n have_v night_n at_o length_n enter_v yea_o there_o be_v no_o wind_n which_o may_v not_o blow_v rain_n if_o god_n be_v so_o please_v estate_n which_o have_v the_o long_a period_n of_o prosperity_n be_v at_o length_n exercise_v with_o affliction_n and_o there_o be_v no_o condition_n so_o sure_a and_o peaceable_a but_o may_v turn_v tempestuous_a on_o the_o sudden_a shall_v not_o god_n be_v more_o gracious_a this_o be_v in_o itself_o apparent_a and_o confirm_v by_o infinite_a example_n can_v be_v hide_v from_o the_o pierce_a eye_n of_o faith_n which_o be_v spiritual_o wise_a to_o discern_v aforehand_o what_o event_n we_o be_v subject_a unto_o in_o this_o vale_n of_o tear_n nature_n by_o instinct_n give_v unto_o unreasonable_a â—_z a_o faculty_n which_o make_v they_o aforehand_o apprehensive_a of_o that_o which_o be_v ready_a to_o ensue_v the_o wisdom_n which_o be_v from_o above_o make_v the_o lord_n child_n sensible_a in_o like_a kind_n that_o as_o job_n so_o they_o in_o their_o great_a calm_v foresee_v how_o â—ods_n hand_n may_v change_v for_o their_o exercise_n nor_o doâ—h_v faith_n only_o foresee_v danger_n but_o prepare_v for_o it_o 27.12_o prou._n 22.3_o &_o 27.12_o the_o wise_a man_n see_v the_o plague_n and_o hide_v himself_o the_o believer_n have_v learn_v by_o due_a consideration_n how_o want_v he_o be_v in_o wisdom_n and_o weak_a in_o strength_n to_o stand_v when_o god_n tri_v anâ—_n so_o renounce_v his_o wit_n and_o strength_n he_o fly_v unto_o god_n and_o hold_v he_o as_o he_o who_o have_v be_v be_v and_o must_v be_v for_o ever_o
his_o salvation_n and_o look_v unto_o christ_n the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o faith_n who_o have_v receive_v commandment_n of_o the_o father_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o only_o â—all_n we_o and_o bring_v uâ—_n into_o the_o state_n of_o grace_n but_o also_o raise_v we_o up_o at_o the_o last_o day_n who_o be_v that_o great_a god_n and_o saviour_n who_o will_v keep_v his_o from_o every_o evil_a work_n unto_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n thou_z s_z matter_n may_v be_v exemplify_v in_o some_o particular_a drink_v how_o to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v scil_n how_o we_o be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o use_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_v first_o by_o faith_n we_o leanne_v out_o of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n who_o have_v son-like_a interest_n â—nd_v title_n unto_o the_o creature_n what_o creature_n be_v sanctify_v unto_o our_o use_n and_o how_o each_o man_n must_v sanctify_v they_o unto_o himself_o by_o a_o reverend_a and_o holy_a use_n as_o 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they_o be_v spot_n in_o the_o feast_n of_o charity_n â—9_n ind_n verse_n 12._o matth._n 24.38_o â—9_n who_o feed_v without_o fear_n eat_v drink_v build_v matter_n of_o marriage_n the_o world_n shall_v be_v drown_v in_o these_o when_o christ_n come_v to_o judgement_n how_o many_o time_n do_v the_o best_a offend_v in_o lawful_a thing_n the_o pleasure_n we_o take_v in_o these_o thing_n 1.5_o job_n 1.5_o how_o insensible_o do_v it_o steal_v the_o heart_n away_o from_o spiritual_a delight_n how_o do_v it_o indispose_v the_o frame_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o heavenly_a exercise_n how_o do_v it_o cherish_v wrath_n 3._o prou._n 23.1_o 2_o 3._o and_o foster_v unbridled_a passion_n dainty_a meat_n be_v very_o dangerous_a and_o deceitful_a for_o the_o sensible_a delight_n they_o give_v whereby_o the_o appetite_n be_v inordinate_o move_v after_o they_o do_v press_v down_o the_o soul_n that_o it_o can_v mount_v aloft_o in_o spiritual_a contemplation_n these_o evil_n faith_n do_v wise_o foresee_v and_o 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serve_v much_o to_o maintain_v love_n and_o kindness_n now_o these_o be_v some_o of_o those_o love-token_n which_o our_o heavenly_a father_n send_v unto_o we_o that_o he_o may_v draw_v our_o love_n unto_o he_o seventh_o faith_n be_v frugal_a compassionate_a industrious_a after_o we_o have_v be_v refresh_v it_o suffer_v not_o the_o meat_n which_o remain_v to_o be_v lose_v but_o reserve_v it_o for_o good_a use_n at_o great_a feast_n it_o be_v mindful_a of_o the_o poor_a 5.12_o john_n 6.12_o amos_n 6.6_o esay_n 5.12_o at_o ordinary_a meal_n it_o remember_v the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n regard_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o consiâ—ereth_v the_o operation_n of_o his_o hâ—nds_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n receive_v by_o faith_n do_v leave_v a_o imp_n ession_n of_o his_o mercy_n upon_o the_o soul_n and_o so_o our_o compassion_n towards_o other_o be_v increase_v as_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n be_v multiply_v upon_o us._n daily_o refresh_v renu_v the_o continual_a remembrance_n of_o our_o infirmity_n and_o begetteh_a a_o lively_a sense_n of_o the_o misery_n oâ—_n they_o that_o want_n and_o stand_v in_o need_n and_o when_o vigour_n of_o mâ—nde_a anâ—_n body_n be_v repair_v it_o set_v we_o about_o the_o work_n and_o business_n whereunto_o we_o be_v appoint_v of_o god_n god_n give_v none_o food_n to_o live_v idle_a man_n look_v for_o work_v from_o they_o to_o who_o they_o give_v meat_n drink_n and_o wage_n and_o shall_v not_o we_o labour_v in_o the_o work_n of_o god_n who_o live_v daily_o on_o his_o allowance_n chap._n ix_o what_o it_o be_v to_o live_v by_o faith_n touch_v the_o commandment_n which_o god_n have_v give_v for_o direction_n of_o our_o life_n according_a to_o which_o we_o ought_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o word_n of_o grace_n the_o lord_n call_v for_o universal_a voluntary_a sincere_a uniform_a constant_a obedience_n and_o promise_v both_o to_o â—nable_v his_o child_n to_o do_v what_o be_v please_v and_o to_o accept_v of_o their_o willing_a though_o weak_a service_n the_o first_o of_o these_o branch_n be_v apparent_a and_o well_o know_v to_o they_o thâ—t_o be_v any_o whit_n exercise_v in_o the_o word_n the_o second_o have_v be_v prove_v at_o large_a already_o nevertheless_o that_o weak_a christian_n may_v have_v in_o readiness_n some_o ground_n of_o faith_n in_o these_o particular_n it_o will_v not_o be_v superfluous_a to_o point_v to_o some_o passage_n of_o scripture_n where_o they_o may_v see_v they_o confirm_v 19.5_o the_o lord_n call_v for_o willing_a cheerful_a universal_a unfeigned_a constant_a obedience_n gen._n 17.1_o exod._n 19.5_o that_o christian_n be_v bind_v to_o serve_v god_n willing_o and_o cheerful_o without_o constraint_n universal_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unfeigned_o as_o in_o his_o sight_n all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n constant_o in_o all_o estate_n unto_o the_o end_n these_o few_o text_n may_v be_v sufficient_a to_o prove_v i_o be_o the_o almighty_a god_n walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o perfect_a if_o you_o will_v obey_v my_o voice_n indeed_o and_o keep_v my_o covenant_n than_o you_o shall_v be_v a_o peculiar_a treasure_n unto_o i_o above_o all_o people_n 6.2_o deut._n 5.29_o and_o 6.2_o o_o that_o there_o be_v such_o a_o heart_n in_o they_o that_o they_o will_v fear_v i_o and_o keep_v my_o commandment_n always_o that_o it_o may_v be_v well_o with_o they_o 6.17_o deut._n 6.17_o and_o with_o their_o child_n for_o ever_o you_o shall_v diligent_o keep_v the_o commandment_n of_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n â—f_n thou_o shall_v hearken_v diligent_o unto_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n 28.1_o deut._n 28.1_o to_o â—bseruâ—_n and_o to_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v set_v thou_o on_o high_a above_o all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n take_v diligent_a heed_n to_o do_v the_o commandment_n and_o the_o lâ—w_n which_o moses_n the_o servant_n of_o the_o lord_n charge_v you_o 28.9_o josh_n 22.5_o and_o 23.8_o &_o 24.14_o 1_o chro._n 28.9_o to_o love_v the_o lord_n your_o god_n and_o to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o keâ—pe_v his_o commandment_n and_o to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o to_o serve_v he_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n and_o withal_o your_o soul_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v judgement_n 106.3_o psal_n 106.3_o and_o he_o that_o do_v justice_n at_o all_o time_n to_o this_o end_n be_v we_o deliver_v out_o of_o the_o hâ—nds_n of_o our_o enemy_n 1.74.75_o luk._n 1.74.75_o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o without_o fear_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n our_o life_n 23.17_o pro_fw-la 23.17_o be_v thou_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o look_v what_o service_n the_o lord_n do_v expect_v and_o call_v for_o 25.12_o psal_n 25.12_o that_o he_o will_v enable_v his_o people_n in_o covenant_n to_o perform_v what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n he_o will_v he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v choose_v 30.6_o deut._n 30.6_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n will_v circumcise_v thy_o heart_n and_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o seed_n to_o the_o love_n lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o withal_o thy_o soul_n that_o thou_o may_v live_v 8._o verse_n 8._o 24.7_o jeremi_n 24.7_o and_o thou_o shall_v return_v and_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o do_v all_o his_o commandment_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n and_o i_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n to_o know_v i_o that_o i_o be_o the_o lord_n 11.19_o ezek._n 11.19_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n for_o they_o shall_v return_v unto_o i_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v
take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o flesh_n and_o will_v give_v they_o a_o heart_n of_o flesh_n i_o will_v save_v they_o out_o of_o their_o dwell_a place_n 37.23.24_o ezek._n 37.23.24_o wherein_o they_o have_v sin_v and_o will_v cleanse_v they_o so_o shall_v they_o be_v my_o people_n and_o i_o will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o david_n my_o servant_n shall_v be_v king_n over_o they_o and_o they_o shall_v all_o have_v one_o shepherd_n they_o shall_v also_o walk_v in_o my_o judgement_n and_o observe_v my_o statute_n and_o do_v they_o in_o that_o day_n sing_v you_o unto_o she_o a_o vineyard_n of_o red_a wine_n i_o the_o lord_n do_v keep_v it_o and_o will_v water_v it_o every_o moment_n lest_o any_o hurt_n it_o i_o will_v keep_v it_o night_n and_o day_n 27.2.3_o isay_n 27.2.3_o sure_o shall_v one_o say_v in_o the_o lord_n have_v i_o righteousness_n and_o strength_n 45.24_o isay_n 45.24_o those_o that_o be_v plant_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v flourish_v in_o the_o 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righteous_a judgement_n three_o it_o stir_v up_o earnest_a constant_a and_o hearty_a prayer_n to_o be_v teach_v in_o the_o law_n uphold_v establish_v and_o confirm_v faith_n lean_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o cry_v unto_o he_o for_o help_v know_v that_o we_o have_v no_o strength_n of_o ourselves_o 5._o psal_n 119.18_o verse_n 5._o open_v thou_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v the_o wondrous_a thing_n out_o of_o thy_o law_n o_o that_o my_o way_n be_v direct_v to_o keep_v thy_o statute_n 10._o verse_n 10._o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o 19_o verse_n 28._o psal_n 17.5_o 1._o chron._n 29.18_o 19_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n my_o soul_n melt_v for_o heaviness_n strengthen_v thou_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n hold_v up_o my_o go_n in_o thy_o path_n that_o my_o footstep_n slip_v not_o eight_o it_o do_v confirm_v in_o obedience_n and_o prick_v forward_o therein_o though_o it_o be_v in_o manifold_a and_o bitter_a persecution_n it_o 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therefore_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v confound_v therefore_o have_v i_o set_v my_o face_n like_o flint_n and_o i_o know_v that_o i_o shall_v not_o be_v confound_v 14._o heb._n 13.13_o 14._o let_v we_o go_v forth_o therefore_o unto_o he_o without_o the_o camp_n bear_v his_o reproach_n for_o here_o we_o have_v no_o continue_a city_n but_o we_o seek_v one_o to_o come_v by_o faith_n moses_n do_v choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v affliction_n with_o the_o people_n of_o god_n 26._o heb._n 11.25_o 26._o then_o to_o enjoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n esteem_v the_o reproach_n of_o christ_n great_a riches_n than_o the_o treasure_n of_o egypt_n for_o he_o have_v respect_n unto_o the_o recompense_n of_o reward_n but_o faith_n that_o continual_o drive_v forward_o to_o do_v good_a work_n do_v ever_o force_v the_o believer_n to_o deny_v himself_o and_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v not_o confound_v though_o a_o man_n be_v plentiful_o lade_v with_o good_a woâ—kes_n yet_o faith_n do_v ever_o present_v he_o before_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n as_o poor_a and_o miserable_a desire_v of_o mere_a mercy_n to_o be_v receive_v and_o accept_v it_o confess_v the_o manifold_a imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a work_n acknowledge_v every_o grace_n and_o good_a work_n to_o be_v of_o god_n and_o never_o look_v to_o work_n further_o than_o as_o they_o be_v sign_n of_o grace_n effect_n of_o faith_n and_o qualification_n of_o that_o subject_n which_o make_v faithful_a plea_n to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n through_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n in_o jesus_n christ_n obedience_n mean_v to_o quicken_v ourselves_o to_o the_o practice_n of_o obedience_n but_o how_o shall_v a_o christian_a quicken_v faith_n to_o the_o cheerful_a practice_n of_o that_o duty_n whereunto_o he_o find_v himself_o dull_a and_o sluggish_a first_o he_o must_v acknowledge_v and_o bewail_v his_o dulness_n and_o sloth_n make_v it_o hateful_a and_o 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lord_n be_v rise_v upon_o thou_o thou_o do_v sit_v in_o darkness_n forlorn_a and_o miserable_a guilty_a of_o sin_n in_o bondage_n to_o the_o curse_n in_o fear_n of_o eternal_a condemnation_n but_o now_o god_n be_v appease_v christ_n have_v satisfy_v justice_n pardon_n be_v proclaim_v thou_o have_v receive_v the_o free_a gracious_a promise_n and_o eternal_a bless_a peace_n be_v conclude_v and_o for_o thy_o great_a assurance_n god_n have_v add_v his_o seal_n to_o his_o free_a grant_n of_o pardon_n holy_a bread_n be_v add_v and_o give_v to_o thou_o for_o a_o sacrament_n and_o divine_a testimony_n that_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n be_v crucify_v for_o thou_o bless_a wine_n be_v add_v and_o give_v to_o thou_o for_o a_o certain_a pledge_n and_o token_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v shed_v for_o thou_o that_o righteousness_n purchase_v by_o that_o sacrifice_n be_v thou_o that_o eternal_a saluatioâ—_n procure_v by_o that_o price_n be_v thou_o by_o a_o irrevocable_a title_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o the_o great_a â—ove_n of_o god_n in_o give_v his_o son_n to_o die_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v deliuâ—reâ—_n from_o the_o fear_n of_o hell_n &_o death_n forget_v not_o the_o love_n oâ—_n christ_n in_o suffer_v death_n that_o thou_o may_v bâ—_n seâ—_n fâ—ee_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o burn_a wrath_n of_o god_n deserve_v by_o sin_n forget_v not_o the_o grace_n and_o favour_n of_o god_n in_o call_v thou_o to_o feast_v with_o he_o and_o give_v this_o pledge_n and_o earnest_n of_o his_o perpetual_a love_n thou_o can_v not_o forget_v â—hese_fw-mi but_o thou_o forgette_v thyself_o thou_o can_v not_o neglect_v these_o but_o thou_o hate_v thyself_o what_o can_v thou_o desire_v more_o then_o to_o have_v god_n to_o be_v thy_o god_n christ_n to_o thy_o saviour_n what_o will_v thou_o remember_v if_o thou_o forget_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n in_o suffer_v death_n for_o thy_o redemption_n and_o the_o earnest_n of_o his_o love_n whereby_o he_o do_v assure_v that_o his_o body_n be_v crucify_v and_o his_o blood_n shed_v for_o thou_o faith_n mean_v to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n in_o faith_n now_o the_o better_a to_o stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o receive_v this_o sacrament_n in_o faith_n first_o we_o must_v bewail_v our_o unbelief_n dulness_n earthly-mindednesse_a the_o distemper_n of_o our_o spiritual_a taste_n and_o conceit_n of_o spiritual_a fullness_n labour_v to_o quicken_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o misery_n and_o raise_v the_o soul_n to_o a_o high_a prize_v of_o christ_n and_o hunger_a after_o he_o emptiness_n prepare_v to_o receive_v meat_n and_o hunger_n give_v it_o a_o good_a relish_n and_o if_o we_o see_v our_o misery_n and_o nakedness_n without_o christ_n and_o thirst_n after_o he_o we_o shâ—ll_v eat_v his_o flesh_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n with_o sweet_a comfort_n and_o refresh_n second_o consider_v how_o free_o the_o lord_n do_v tender_a christ_n to_o be_v receive_v in_o his_o word_n and_o sacrament_n the_o lord_n i_o say_v faithful_a in_o his_o promise_n plentiful_a in_o mercy's_n who_o have_v authority_n to_o give_v what_o he_o promise_v offer_v christ_n withal_o the_o benefit_n of_o his_o death_n and_o passion_n to_o every_o poor_a despise_a thirsty_a afflict_a soul_n who_o do_v desire_n and_o will_v receive_v he_o three_o weigh_v and_o consider_v the_o bless_a state_n and_o condition_n of_o they_o who_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o god_n contract_v unto_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v ease_v from_o their_o sin_n wash_v from_o their_o filthiness_n and_o separate_v unto_o glory_n and_o so_o quicken_v our_o soul_n to_o receive_v and_o lay_v fast_o hold_v upon_o these_o inestimable_a benefit_n offer_v unto_o we_o by_o name_n four_o have_v troth-plighted_n ourselves_o to_o jesus_n christ_n unfeigned_o we_o must_v awaken_v
as_o a_o evil_a he_o shall_v fall_v into_o but_o which_o he_o shall_v escape_v by_o the_o constant_a study_n and_o practice_n of_o holiness_n for_o our_o assurance_n to_o escape_v damnation_n through_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n 12.4.5_o phil._n 2.12_o math._n 10.28_o luke_n 12.4.5_o be_v no_o great_a than_o our_o care_n to_o avoid_v sin_n which_o lead_v thereunto_o work_v out_o your_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a fear_v not_o they_o which_o kill_v the_o body_n but_o be_v not_o able_a to_o kill_v the_o soul_n but_o rather_o fear_v he_o which_o be_v able_a to_o destroy_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n in_o hell_n three_o it_o stir_v up_o continual_a watchfulness_n to_o shun_v whatsoever_o may_v bâ—eed_v danger_n or_o procure_v god_n displeasure_n when_o sleepiness_n begin_v to_o come_v upon_o we_o faith_n iog_v our_o elbow_n and_o tell_v the_o lord_n be_v at_o hand_n with_o a_o whip_n to_o awaken_v us._n the_o approach_n of_o peril_n apprehend_v will_v rouse_v up_o the_o sluggard_n to_o look_v about_o he_o i'faith_o also_o teach_v so_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o anger_n of_o god_n as_o that_o it_o draw_v the_o heart_n above_o all_o thing_n to_o take_v heed_n not_o to_o provoke_v he_o by_o carelessness_n and_o security_n who_o know_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o anger_n 90.11_o 2._o cor._n 5.10_o 11._o psal_n 90.11_o even_o according_a to_o thy_o fear_n so_o be_v thy_o wrath_n four_o the_o threaten_n mingle_v with_o faith_n cause_n sorrowful_a melt_a or_o relent_v of_o heart_n for_o sin_n commit_v when_o the_o king_n of_o nineveh_n believe_v the_o preach_n of_o jonah_n 8._o jonas_n 3.6_o 7_o 8._o that_o within_o forty_o day_n that_o great_a city_n shall_v be_v destroy_v he_o rise_v from_o his_o throne_n put_v on_o sackcloth_n and_o proclaim_v a_o fast_a unto_o the_o lord_n and_o when_o the_o lord_n testify_v his_o displeasure_n against_o the_o israelite_n by_o send_v thunder_n and_o lightning_n in_o wheat_n harvest_n all_o the_o people_n fear_v great_o and_o say_v unto_o samuel_n 19_o 1._o sa._n 12.18_o 19_o pray_v for_o thy_o servant_n unto_o the_o lord_n thy_o god_n that_o we_o die_v not_o for_o we_o have_v add_v unto_o all_o our_o sin_n this_o evil_a to_o ask_v we_o a_o king_n now_o the_o threaten_n believe_v work_v the_o same_o effect_n 4._o judge_n 2.3_o 4._o that_o the_o judgement_n see_v when_o josiah_n hear_v what_o the_o lord_n speak_v against_o jerusalem_n and_o against_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o that_o place_n his_o heart_n be_v tender_a 19_o 2._o kin._n 22.18_o 19_o and_o he_o humble_v himself_o before_o the_o lord_n five_o when_o we_o see_v by_o faith_n from_o what_o misery_n we_o be_v deliver_v of_o the_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n our_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v in_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n in_o distress_n faith_n pour_v out_o supplication_n when_o the_o calamity_n be_v overpa_v it_o set_v forth_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o sing_v of_o his_o glory_n when_o the_o israelite_n be_v in_o safety_n on_o the_o shore_n look_v back_o upon_o the_o danger_n escape_v when_o they_o pass_v through_o the_o red_a sea_n 2._o exod._n 15.1_o 2._o they_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n to_o the_o god_n of_o their_o salvation_n their_o song_n be_v answerable_a to_o their_o fore-conceived_a fear_n and_o so_o when_o the_o lord_n bring_v back_o the_o captivity_n of_o babylon_n 126.2_o psal_n 126.2_o their_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o laughter_n and_o their_o tongue_n with_o joy_n the_o due_a consideration_n of_o our_o desert_n manifest_a by_o the_o threaten_n contain_v in_o the_o word_n of_o god_n do_v marvellous_o affect_v the_o heart_n with_o desire_n to_o publish_v and_o spread_v abroad_o the_o love_a kindness_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o by_o faith_n in_o christ_n we_o see_v ourselves_o to_o be_v set_v free_a from_o the_o dreadful_a curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o merciful_o save_v from_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o our_o sin_n by_o this_o which_o have_v be_v say_v it_o be_v manifest_a that_o this_o life_n of_o faith_n be_v most_o excellent_a and_o comfortable_a and_o by_o good_a proof_n and_o experience_n we_o shall_v be_v able_a to_o say_v so_o if_o we_o will_v be_v persuade_v but_o to_o take_v a_o taste_n of_o the_o benefit_n and_o sweetness_n that_o it_o bring_v for_o by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v direct_v to_o seek_v and_o follow_v after_o christ_n 3.17_o ephes_n 3.17_o till_o we_o come_v to_o be_v assure_v that_o he_o dwell_v in_o we_o as_o the_o fountain_n of_o life_n and_o that_o in_o he_o we_o be_v deliver_v from_o the_o gilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n 5.19_o 2._o cor._n 5.19_o whereas_o other_o who_o live_v not_o by_o it_o waver_v be_v oft_o distract_v and_o know_v not_o where_o to_o begin_v the_o foundation_n of_o that_o great_a work_n nor_o how_o to_o build_v thereon_o by_o this_o faith_n we_o may_v come_v to_o sound_a rest_n and_o holy_a security_n about_o our_o salvation_n from_o time_n to_o time_n enjoy_v the_o comfort_n of_o it_o still_o more_o and_o more_o with_o incredible_a joy_n whereas_o other_o even_o the_o best_a be_v oft_o unsettle_a and_o much_o disquiet_v if_o the_o lord_n lead_v we_o into_o the_o dark_a and_o exercise_v we_o with_o manifold_a affliction_n and_o temptation_n by_o this_o faith_n we_o be_v enable_v to_o hold_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n to_o cast_v ourselves_o upon_o the_o promise_n of_o grace_n and_o so_o rely_v upon_o his_o power_n faithfulness_n and_o mercy_n to_o promise_v safety_n unto_o ourselves_o above_o likelihood_n and_o appearance_n yea_o when_o we_o feel_v the_o contrary_n the_o rage_n of_o sin_n be_v weaken_v and_o we_o have_v strength_n against_o it_o though_o not_o always_o to_o prevail_v which_o be_v not_o expedient_a yet_o at_o least_o to_o be_v in_o combat_n with_o it_o which_o be_v ever_o a_o good_a testimony_n of_o our_o safety_n for_o hereby_o we_o prove_v ourselves_o to_o be_v lively_a member_n of_o the_o church_n militant_a also_o by_o this_o we_o be_v preserve_v against_o fearful_a sin_n and_o have_v grace_n to_o walk_v in_o newness_n of_o life_n and_o all_o part_n of_o it_o with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n if_o we_o live_v by_o faith_n we_o have_v deliverance_n from_o mâ—ny_n sharp_a &_o bitter_a affliction_n &_o bear_v those_o which_o we_o must_v go_v under_o more_o meek_o &_o patient_o because_o it_o make_v we_o depend_v upon_o god_n promise_n not_o stint_v he_o to_o any_o set_a time_n manner_n of_o deliverance_n or_o measure_n of_o affliction_n by_o it_o we_o walk_v in_o our_o calling_n more_o cheerful_o honest_o painful_o &_o with_o less_o distraction_n toil_n &_o vexation_n but_o with_o more_o profit_n than_o they_o that_o flow_v in_o with_o wealth_n &_o have_v all_o shift_n &_o cunning_a slight_n to_o gain_v by_o 2._o psal_n 127.1_o 2._o for_o while_o we_o see_v god_n ever_o go_v before_o we_o in_o all_o our_o earthly_a deal_n and_o action_n as_o we_o shall_v more_o look_v to_o it_o that_o we_o find_v it_o so_o then_o to_o our_o great_a profit_n &_o weighty_a deal_n this_o faith_n shall_v uphold_v we_o in_o the_o quiet_a estate_n and_o most_o sweet_a peace_n such_o as_o all_o the_o carnal_a wisdom_n of_o man_n shall_v never_o find_v nor_o enjoy_v this_o faith_n teach_v we_o to_o pray_v at_o all_o time_n as_o our_o necessity_n require_v with_o fervency_n &_o confidence_n even_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o affliction_n when_o the_o grave_n be_v ready_a to_o swallow_v we_o up_o and_o shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o we_o 16._o psal_n 69.13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o it_o enable_v to_o look_v unto_o the_o lord_n &_o with_o strong_a argument_n to_o implore_v his_o aid_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n 3._o psal_n 88.1_o 2_o 3._o i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o thou_o for_o my_o soul_n be_v full_a of_o trouble_n and_o my_o life_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o the_o grave_n out_o of_o the_o depth_n have_v i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lord_n hear_v my_o voice_n 2._o psal_n 130.1_o 2._o my_o spirit_n within_o i_o be_v overwhelmed_n my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a i_o stretch_v forth_o my_o hand_n unto_o thou_o 6._o psal_n 143.3_o 6._o my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o thou_o in_o a_o thirsty_a land_n o_o remember_v not_o against_o we_o former_a iniquity_n let_v thy_o tender_a mercy_n speedy_o prevent_v we_o 79.8_o psal_n 79.8_o for_o we_o be_v bring_v very_o low_a if_o the_o affliction_n be_v very_o grievous_a and_o of_o long_a continuance_n faith_n do_v neither_o quail_v nor_o cease_v to_o seek_v help_n but_o look_v up_o to_o the_o lord_n expect_v salvation_n in_o due_a time_n to_o be_v reveal_v o_o god_n 2._o psal_n 74.1_o 2._o why_o have_v thou_o cast_v we_o off_o for_o ever_o why_o do_v thy_o anger_n smoke_n against_o the_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n remember_v thy_o congregation_n which_o thou_o have_v purchase_v of_o old_a the_o rod_n of_o thy_o inheritance_n 22._o psal_n 69.29_o psal_n 68.35_o verse_n 22._o which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o be_o poor_a and_o sorrowful_a let_v thy_o salvation_n o_o god_n set_v i_o up_o on_o high_a for_o god_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o his_o people_n who_o will_v brâ—ng_v they_o again_o from_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o sea_n the_o life_n of_o faith_n shall_v 〈◊〉_d in_o joy_n &_o comfort_n he_o that_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n shall_v râ—_n 〈◊〉_d in_o his_o holy_a name_n i_o be_o a_o wonder_n unto_o many_o but_o the_o 〈◊〉_d my_o strong_a refuge_n 8._o psal_n 71.7_o 8._o let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o the_o day_n our_o heart_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o 33.21_o psal_n 33.21_o because_o we_o have_v trust_v in_o his_o holy_a name_n loe_o this_o be_v our_o god_n we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o and_o he_o will_v save_v we_o this_o be_v the_o lord_n 25.9_o esay_n 25.9_o we_o have_v wait_v for_o he_o we_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o his_o salvation_n the_o expectation_n of_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o the_o lord_n 69.30_o psal_n 68.19_o &_o 69.30_o shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_v therefore_o they_o shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o and_o sound_v forth_o his_o praise_n he_o that_o have_v learned_a to_o live_v by_o faith_n 11.13_o heb._n 11.13_o shall_v also_o die_v in_o faith_n all_o these_o die_v in_o or_o according_a to_o the_o faith_n if_o we_o know_v how_o to_o walk_v with_o god_n by_o faith_n as_o henoch_n do_v all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n amid_o the_o manifold_a temptation_n &_o change_n that_o we_o meet_v withal_o in_o this_o world_n we_o shall_v the_o better_a encounter_n with_o death_n when_o the_o agony_n thereof_o be_v upon_o us._n death_n be_v many_o way_n terrible_a and_o the_o assault_n of_o satan_n at_o that_o time_n be_v usual_o most_o strong_a as_o be_v his_o last_o but_o he_o that_o have_v take_v out_o this_o lesson_n to_o live_v by_o faith_n shall_v easy_o quench_v the_o fiery_a dart_n of_o the_o devil_n manful_o conquer_v this_o strong_a enemy_n renew_v his_o repentance_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n mercy_n upon_o the_o sight_n of_o sin_n &_o 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