thought_n than_o your_o thought_n the_o distance_n be_v so_o great_a between_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n that_o the_o sun_n so_o vast_a a_o globe_n of_o light_n seem_v to_o be_v of_o a_o small_a circumference_n and_o the_o star_n of_o the_o first_o magnitude_n though_o many_o time_n big_a than_o the_o earth_n appear_v like_o glitter_a point_n of_o light_n this_o comparison_n be_v so_o convince_a as_o may_v assist_v we_o in_o our_o contemplation_n of_o his_o mercy_n the_o apostle_n say_v god_n be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n 2._o it_o be_v not_o say_v that_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o substance_n though_o the_o earth_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o he_o be_v rich_a in_o his_o own_o perfection_n not_o in_o external_a thing_n it_o be_v not_o say_v god_n be_v rich_a in_o power_n though_o he_o be_v almighty_a nor_o in_o justice_n but_o in_o mercy_n this_o signify_v that_o of_o all_o the_o divine_a perfection_n none_o do_v shine_v so_o radiant_o as_o his_o mercy_n this_o reflect_v a_o lustre_n upon_o his_o other_o attribute_n his_o goodness_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o his_o glory_n he_o pardon_v ten_o thousand_o talent_n to_o the_o servant_n that_o be_v insolvent_a and_o his_o treasure_n be_v unwasted_a i_o will_v consider_v the_o extent_n of_o his_o pardon_v mercy_n and_o the_o entireness_n of_o it_o 1._o the_o extent_n of_o it_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o number_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v pardon_v 1_o sy_n the_o number_n of_o they_o david_n after_o a_o attentive_a consideration_n of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o god_n law_n break_v forth_o in_o a_o very_a great_a anxiety_n who_o can_v understand_v his_o error_n who_o can_v enumerate_v the_o many_o defection_n from_o that_o strait_a rule_n of_o our_o duty_n in_o many_o thing_n we_o offend_v all_o we_o be_v oblige_v perpetual_o to_o obey_v and_o glorify_v god_n yet_o in_o every_o action_n even_o in_o our_o religious_a duty_n there_o be_v many_o defect_n and_o defilement_n that_o want_v pardon_n how_o many_o swarm_n of_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a thought_n of_o carnal_a covetous_a proud_a envious_a and_o revengeful_a thought_n and_o desire_n lodge_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n what_o a_o torrent_n of_o idle_a sensual_a vainglorious_a and_o passionate_a word_n flow_v from_o their_o lip_n how_o many_o thousand_o sinful_a action_n proceed_v from_o they_o when_o the_o enlighten_v conscience_n serious_o reflect_v upon_o our_o sin_n of_o omission_n and_o commission_n how_o astonish_v be_v their_o vast_a number_n what_o a_o mountainous_a heap_n appear_v they_o reach_v as_o low_a as_o hell_n and_o rise_v as_o high_a as_o heaven_n it_o will_v tire_v the_o hand_n of_o a_o angel_n to_o write_v down_o the_o pardon_n that_o god_n bestow_v upon_o one_o penitent_a believer_n 2_o dly_z divine_a forgiveness_n extend_v to_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n and_o degree_n habitual_a and_o actual_a though_o no_o sin_n be_v absolute_o small_a be_v commit_v against_o the_o majesty_n of_o god_n yet_o comparative_o with_o respect_n to_o their_o quality_n and_o circumstance_n there_o be_v a_o manifest_a difference_n between_o they_o some_o be_v of_o a_o weak_a tincture_n some_o be_v of_o a_o deep_a die_n some_o slight_o wound_v the_o conscience_n some_o waste_n it_o and_o let_v out_o its_o vital_a blood_n some_o do_v as_o it_o be_v whisper_v against_o the_o sinner_n some_o cry_n for_o vengeance_n sin_n of_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n sin_n of_o sudden_a surreption_n that_o steal_v upon_o we_o without_o observe_v sin_z by_o surprise_n of_o the_o passion_n when_o there_o be_v no_o time_n to_o deliberate_v have_v extenuate_a circumstance_n but_o sin_n against_o light_n wherein_o there_o be_v more_o of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n sin_n against_o mercy_n which_o in_o the_o language_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v a_o despise_n of_o god_n goodness_n sin_n against_o solemn_a vow_n wherein_o man_n break_v double_a band_n the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o their_o sacred_a engagement_n sin_n commit_v habitual_o and_o presumptuous_o as_o if_o god_n be_v ignorant_a or_o indifferent_a and_o unconcern_v or_o impotent_a and_o without_o power_n to_o punish_v offender_n these_o sin_n derive_v a_o great_a gild_n and_o expose_v to_o a_o more_o terrible_a punishment_n now_o a_o gracious_a pardon_n be_v offer_v in_o the_o gospel_n to_o all_o sinner_n whatever_o the_o quality_n and_o circumstance_n of_o their_o sin_n be_v if_o they_o apply_v and_o address_v themselves_o to_o the_o father_n of_o mercy_n through_o the_o compassionate_a mediator_n and_o forsake_v their_o sin_n of_o this_o we_o be_v assure_v from_o the_o most_o solemn_a declaration_n of_o god_n to_o moses_n the_o lord_n be_v merciful_a and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n and_o transgression_n and_o sin_n the_o promise_n be_v comprehensive_a of_o all_o sort_n of_o sin_n how_o manifold_a and_o mighty_a soever_o beside_o to_o encourage_v we_o to_o repent_v and_o believe_v god_n promise_v pardon_n for_o sin_n of_o the_o fierce_a provocation_n judah_n have_v violate_v the_o marriage-covenant_n with_o god_n by_o their_o impure_a idolatry_n yet_o he_o offer_v to_o receive_v they_o thou_o have_v play_v the_o harlot_n with_o many_o lover_n yet_o return_v again_o to_o i_o say_v the_o lord_n relapse_n into_o rebellious_a sin_n argue_v a_o strong_a propensity_n to_o they_o and_o exceed_o aggravate_v their_o gild_n yet_o god_n promise_v pardon_n for_o they_o return_v you_o backslide_v child_n and_o i_o will_v heal_v your_o backslide_n there_o be_v eminent_a instance_n of_o god_n pardon_v mercy_n record_v in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n have_v enumerate_v many_o sort_n of_o sinner_n guilty_a of_o enormous_a crime_n idolater_n adulterer_n abuser_n of_o themselves_o with_o mankind_n tell_v the_o corinthian_n and_o such_o be_v some_o of_o you_o but_o you_o be_v wash_v but_o you_o be_v sanctify_v but_o you_o be_v justify_v in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o by_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o god_n there_o be_v one_o sort_n of_o sinner_n except_v from_o the_o general_a promise_n of_o mercy_n those_o who_o sin_n against_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o exception_n be_v not_o that_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v superior_a in_o dignity_n to_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n for_o they_o be_v all_o coeternal_a and_o coequal_a but_o from_o his_o operation_n i._n e._n the_o reveal_n the_o truth_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n in_o the_o gospel_n now_o the_o obstinate_a malicious_a contradict_v the_o truth_n of_o the_o gospel_n shine_v in_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n and_o the_o perverse_a despise_v the_o grace_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v unpardonable_a to_o infinite_a mercy_n those_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o that_o sin_n have_v transform_v themselves_o into_o the_o image_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o salvation_n can_v save_v they_o but_o no_o other_o be_v exclude_v from_o repentance_n and_o pardon_n 2._o as_o the_o extent_n so_o the_o entireness_n of_o pardon_n offer_v to_o sinner_n declare_v god_n abundant_a mercy_n 1_o sy_n the_o pardon_n be_v as_o full_a as_o free_v according_a to_o his_o excellent_a goodness_n the_o imputation_n of_o the_o fault_n cease_v and_o the_o obligation_n to_o punishment_n be_v abolish_v we_o have_v clear_a evidence_n of_o this_o from_o the_o scripture_n god_n assure_v those_o who_o repent_v and_o reform_v though_o your_o sin_n be_v as_o scarlet_n they_o shall_v be_v as_o white_a as_o snow_n though_o they_o be_v red_a like_o crimson_n they_o shall_v be_v as_o wool_n pardon_n be_v more_o than_o a_o reprieve_n or_o suspension_n of_o judgement_n it_o be_v a_o perfect_a freedom_n from_o it_o a_o repent_a believer_n be_v as_o clear_v from_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o law_n as_o a_o innocent_a angel_n there_o be_v no_o condemnation_n to_o those_o that_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n 8._o who_o walk_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n but_o after_o the_o spirit_n our_o cleanse_n from_o the_o defilement_n of_o sin_n be_v imperfect_a therefore_o we_o must_v be_v always_o purify_n ourselves_o till_o we_o attain_v to_o absolute_a purity_n but_o our_o pardon_n be_v perfect_a it_o be_v irrevocable_a we_o be_v assure_v that_o as_o far_o as_o the_o east_n be_v from_o the_o west_n 103._o god_n remove_v our_o transgression_n from_o we_o as_o soon_o those_o distant_a point_n may_v be_v unite_v as_o gild_n may_v be_v fasten_v upon_o those_o who_o god_n have_v pardon_v the_o prophet_n declare_v that_o god_n will_v subdue_v our_o iniquity_n 7._o and_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n from_o whence_o they_o can_v never_o rise_v god_n promise_n i_o will_v forgive_v their_o iniquity_n 31.34_o and_o remember_v they_o no_o more_o pardon_n be_v complete_a and_o final_a it_o be_v the_o misery_n of_o the_o wicked_a they_o be_v condemn_v already_o they_o live_v by_o
indifferency_n and_o faint_a desire_n in_o our_o petition_n for_o temporal_a thing_n our_o affection_n shall_v be_v temperate_a always_o mix_v with_o resign_v submission_n to_o the_o will_n and_o juven_n wisdom_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o know_v what_o be_v better_o for_o we_o than_o we_o do_v and_o love_v we_o better_o than_o we_o do_v ourselves_o but_o in_o pray_v for_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n our_o affection_n shall_v be_v inflame_v we_o shall_v as_o it_o be_v offer_v violence_n to_o the_o king_n of_o heaven_n and_o be_v unsatisfied_a without_o it_o what_o ardent_a and_o repeat_v address_n be_v make_v by_o david_n for_o this_o great_a blessing_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o thy_o lovingkindness_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o transgression_n wash_v i_o thorough_o from_o my_o iniquity_n and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n purge_v i_o with_o hyssop_n and_o i_o shall_v be_v clean_o wash_v i_o and_o i_o shall_v be_v white_a than_o snow_n deliver_v i_o from_o bloodguiltiness_n o_o god_n thou_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n he_o pray_v as_o if_o the_o ghost_n of_o vriah_n be_v always_o in_o his_o view_n cover_v with_o blood_n and_o reproach_v he_o for_o his_o treacherous_a cruelty_n the_o affair_n and_o pleasure_n of_o his_o kingdom_n can_v not_o divert_v and_o calm_v his_o spirit_n till_o he_o be_v restore_v to_o the_o joyful_a sense_n of_o god_n save_a mercy_n if_o it_o be_v say_v that_o david_n complicate_v sin_n be_v of_o a_o crimson_a gild_n and_o just_o terrify_v his_o conscience_n with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o vengeance_n i_o answer_v it_o be_v true_a but_o suppose_v that_o prevent_a grace_n have_v keep_v we_o from_o sin_n of_o a_o high_a nature_n whereby_o we_o shall_v have_v incur_v great_a gild_n and_o be_v expose_v to_o great_a punishment_n yet_o even_o the_o best_a man_n be_v in_o infinite_a need_n of_o pardon_v grace_n for_o the_o least_o sin_n make_v we_o guilty_a of_o eternal_a death_n and_o the_o infinite_a number_n of_o our_o sin_n though_o according_a to_o the_o carnal_a conceit_n of_o man_n small_a will_v be_v over-whelming_a what_o be_v weak_a than_o a_o drop_n of_o water_n yet_o the_o sea_n that_o be_v a_o collection_n of_o innumerable_a drop_n of_o water_n do_v often_o by_o a_o irresistible_a inundation_n drown_v the_o land_n the_o wind_n be_v a_o collection_n of_o many_o vapour_n which_o single_o be_v of_o no_o force_n yet_o it_o often_o tear_n up_o the_o strong_a tree_n and_o overthrow_v the_o firm_a building_n if_o the_o numerous_a sin_n of_o one_o man_n life_n be_v set_v in_o order_n before_o his_o eye_n he_o will_v sink_v into_o the_o depth_n of_o despair_n be_v not_o the_o divine_a mercy_n superabundant_a to_o our_o abound_a sin_n we_o must_v renew_v our_o request_n for_o pardon_n every_o day_n it_o be_v more_o necessary_a than_o to_o pray_v for_o our_o daily_a bread_n we_o contract_v new_a gild_n every_o day_n and_o as_o our_o saviour_n tell_v we_o he_o that_o be_v wash_v needs_o to_o wash_v his_o foot_n i._n e._n the_o sin_n of_o frailty_n and_o daily_a incursion_n must_v be_v purge_v away_o by_o serious_a repentance_n and_o the_o application_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o our_o earnest_a prayer_n for_o pardon_n it_o be_v the_o cruel_a character_n of_o satan_n he_o accuse_v the_o saint_n before_o god_n day_n and_o night_n he_o be_v a_o ardent_a accuser_n and_o watchful_a always_o to_o find_v matter_n to_o provoke_v god_n displeasure_n against_o we_o it_o be_v therefore_o a_o duty_n of_o daily_a revolution_n to_o pray_v for_o our_o pardon_n beside_o the_o neglect_v of_o seek_v for_o the_o daily_a pardon_n of_o our_o offence_n against_o god_n argue_v the_o despise_v his_o anger_n and_o consequent_o the_o despise_v his_o love_n which_o be_v infinite_o provoke_v we_o be_v command_v not_o to_o let_v the_o sun_n go_v down_o upon_o our_o wrath_n much_o less_o upon_o god_n repentance_n be_v not_o a_o initial_a act_n of_o sorrow_n but_o must_v be_v renew_v all_o our_o life_n god_n pardon_v we_o be_v not_o a_o transient_a act_n but_o continue_v as_o conservation_n be_v a_o continue_a creation_n prayer_n for_o pardon_n must_v be_v mix_v with_o faith_n in_o our_o bless_a advocate_n who_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o if_o we_o can_v fill_v the_o air_n with_o our_o sigh_n and_o heaven_n with_o our_o tear_n we_o can_v not_o incline_v the_o righteous_a and_o holy_a god_n to_o pardon_v we_o his_o justice_n be_v inflexible_a and_o his_o pardon_v mercy_n a_o seal_a fountain_n it_o be_v by_o the_o precious_a merit_n and_o mediation_n of_o his_o son_n we_o be_v reconcile_v to_o he_o jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o same_o powerful_a compassionate_a saviour_n yesterday_o to_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o his_o obedient_a suffering_n be_v of_o infinite_a value_n and_o everlasting_a efficacy_n last_o confession_n of_o sin_n be_v a_o relative_a duty_n and_o must_v be_v join_v with_o forsake_v of_o sin_n the_o sharp_a sorrow_n the_o most_o confound_a shame_n for_o sin_n the_o strong_a desire_n for_o mercy_n without_o the_o forsake_v of_o sin_n be_v ineffectual_a there_o must_v be_v a_o renounce_n of_o sin_n in_o our_o heart_n a_o resolution_n firm_a and_o permanent_a against_o it_o a_o avoid_v the_o appearance_n and_o approach_n of_o sin_n and_o a_o actual_a leave_v it_o if_o it_o be_v say_v it_o be_v impossible_a we_o shall_v preserve_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sin_n st._n john_n tell_v we_o if_o any_o man_n say_v he_o have_v no_o sin_n he_o be_v a_o liar_n there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o he_o i_o answer_v we_o must_v distinguish_v between_o sin_n there_o be_v some_o which_o while_o we_o be_v unite_v to_o flesh_n that_o be_v a_o principle_n of_o weakness_n and_o be_v in_o this_o open_a state_n surround_v with_o temptation_n we_o can_v absolute_o be_v free_v from_o such_o be_v sin_n of_o ignorance_n and_o inadvertence_n and_o of_o sudden_a surreption_n for_o grace_n be_v not_o bestow_v in_o such_o a_o degree_n of_o eminence_n to_o the_o saint_n here_o whereby_o they_o may_v obtain_v a_o clear_a and_o final_a victory_n over_o they_o but_o if_o we_o pray_v and_o watch_v and_o strive_v against_o they_o and_o mourn_v for_o their_o adherence_n to_o we_o god_n will_v spare_v we_o as_o a_o father_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o and_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a sign_n of_o our_o sincerity_n if_o we_o be_v gradual_o cleanse_v ourselves_o from_o they_o if_o they_o grow_v and_o increase_v it_o be_v a_o sad_a indication_n as_o it_o be_v say_v if_o a_o scald_v in_o the_o head_n spread_v it_o be_v a_o leprosy_n 5.13_o but_o there_o be_v sin_n of_o a_o more_o heinous_a nature_n the_o not_o forsake_v whereof_o exclude_v from_o heaven_n such_o be_v enumerate_v by_o the_o apostle_n 5._o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n lasciviousness_n idolatry_n witchcraft_n hatred_n variance_n emulation_n wrath_n strife_n sedition_n heresy_n envy_n murder_n drunkenness_n revel_v and_o such_o like_a of_o the_o which_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o in_o time_n past_a that_o they_o which_o do_v such_o thing_n shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n beside_o if_o the_o love_n of_o any_o sin_n remain_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o a_o man_n he_o can_v be_v justify_v here_o nor_o glorify_v hereafter_o a_o indulge_v sin_n though_o small_a in_o the_o matter_n be_v great_a in_o the_o disposition_n of_o the_o sinner_n in_o short_a god_n require_v sincere_a repentance_n express_v in_o the_o confess_v of_o our_o sin_n not_o to_o inform_v he_o for_o neither_o the_o solitude_n or_o secrecy_n wherein_o sin_n be_v commit_v can_v hide_v we_o from_o his_o all-discerning_a eye_n though_o there_o be_v no_o witness_n to_o accuse_v and_o give_v evidence_n nay_o if_o the_o sinner_n can_v extinguish_v his_o conscience_n yet_o god_n will_v set_v the_o sin_n of_o man_n in_o order_n before_o they_o and_o convince_v the_o guilty_a he_o need_v not_o their_o confession_n to_o discover_v they_o but_o the_o humble_a ingenuous_a and_o sorrowful_a confession_n of_o sin_n be_v require_v that_o his_o mercy_n may_v be_v more_o illustrious_a in_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o the_o sinner_n may_v fear_v to_o return_v to_o folly_n and_o this_o confession_n must_v be_v attend_v with_o the_o forsake_v of_o sin_n in_o order_n to_o our_o pardon_n because_o of_o his_o immutable_a perfection_n a_o malefactor_n may_v just_o be_v condemn_v for_o his_o crime_n and_o though_o he_o remain_v impenitent_a and_o obstinate_a in_o evil_a may_v be_v pardon_v because_o a_o temporal_a prince_n be_v capable_a of_o various_a apprehension_n and_o passion_n and_o may_v deflect_v from_o the_o rule_n of_o justice_n but_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o world_n be_v unchangable_o
gild_n will_v come_v to_o christ_n to_o find_v rest_n and_o only_o those_o our_o saviour_n invite_v and_o promise_v gracious_o to_o receive_v a_o tender_a and_o timorous_a conscience_n do_v often_o impute_v the_o gild_n of_o sin_n when_o it_o be_v abolish_v a_o sear_a conscience_n do_v not_o impute_v it_o when_o it_o abound_v god_n have_v reveal_v his_o mercy_n in_o so_o full_a a_o manner_n as_o to_o answer_v all_o the_o allegation_n of_o a_o repent_a sinner_n against_o himself_o he_o object_n his_o unworthiness_n of_o pardon_n but_o this_o can_v exclude_v he_o from_o it_o for_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n spring_v from_o within_o and_o have_v no_o original_a cause_n without_o itself_o it_o be_v like_o celestial_a fire_n that_o feed_v itself_o god_n declare_v his_o sovereign_a pleasure_n in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mercy_n i_o will_v be_v gracious_a to_o who_o i_o will_v be_v gracious_a 33._o and_o will_v show_v mercy_n to_o who_o i_o will_v show_v mercy_n if_o mercy_n be_v bestow_v only_o upon_o the_o worthy_a none_o can_v be_v save_v for_o all_o have_v sin_v and_o come_v short_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o humble_a penitent_n urge_v against_o himself_o that_o he_o have_v be_v a_o singular_a and_o extraordinary_a offender_n that_o none_o be_v like_o he_o in_o sin_v but_o we_o be_v assure_v none_o be_v like_o god_n in_o pardon_v 7._o the_o number_n of_o our_o sin_n be_v terrify_v this_o so_o affect_v the_o psalmist_n that_o he_o faint_v with_o despond_v fear_n my_o sin_n be_v like_o the_o hair_n upon_o my_o head_n therefore_o my_o heart_n fail_v i_o but_o the_o multitude_n of_o god_n mercy_n incomparable_o exceed_v our_o numerous_a sin_n they_o be_v renew_v every_o moment_n of_o our_o life_n stupendous_a infinity_o they_o be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n and_o over_o all_o his_o attribute_n god_n be_v love_n and_o love_n cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n the_o kill_a aggravation_n of_o our_o sin_n strike_v we_o through_o but_o there_o be_v not_o so_o much_o evil_n in_o sin_n as_o there_o be_v goodness_n in_o god_n our_o finite_a act_n can_v preponderate_v his_o unlimited_a essence_n he_o declare_v i_o be_o god_n and_o not_o man_n 11._o therefore_o you_o be_v not_o consume_v we_o hardly_o forgive_v a_o few_o penny_n he_o forgive_v ten_o thousand_o talent_n he_o be_v god_n infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o as_o liberal_a as_o infinite_a delight_n in_o sin_n be_v a_o aggravate_v circumstance_n but_o god_n delight_v in_o mercy_n continuance_n in_o sin_n inflame_v the_o gild_n but_o his_o mercy_n extend_v to_o eternity_n i_o shall_v add_v for_o the_o support_n of_o return_v penitent_n some_o example_n of_o god_n forgive_a great_a sinner_n record_v in_o scripture_n he_o charge_v the_o people_n of_o israel_n 43.25_o thou_o have_v make_v i_o serve_v with_o thy_o sin_n and_o weary_v i_o with_o thy_o iniquity_n it_o may_v be_v expect_v that_o the_o next_o word_n shall_v have_v be_v i_o will_v revenge_v your_o dishonour_n of_o i_o according_a to_o the_o glory_n of_o my_o majesty_n and_o the_o extent_n of_o my_o power_n but_o he_o promise_v pardon_n i_o even_o i_o be_o he_o that_o blot_v out_o thy_o transgression_n for_o my_o name_n sake_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v thy_o sin_n by_o the_o comparison_n of_o their_o sin_n he_o illustrate_v the_o glory_n of_o his_o mercy_n lot_z guilty_a of_o incest_n with_o his_o daughter_n david_n of_o murder_n and_o adultery_n manasseh_n a_o sorcerer_n and_o idolater_n that_o burn_v his_o child_n alive_a in_o sacrifice_n to_o the_o devil_n and_o fill_v jerusalem_n with_o innocent_a blood_n marry_o magdalen_n out_o of_o who_o seven_o devil_n be_v cast_v peter_n who_o be_v so_o fainthearted_a and_o false-hearted_a that_o with_o execration_n he_o deny_v his_o master_n paul_n that_o be_v a_o bloody_a persecutor_n be_v the_o instance_n of_o the_o astonish_a omnipotent_a mercy_n of_o god_n who_o can_v as_o easy_o pardon_v the_o great_a sin_n as_o the_o least_o and_o make_v no_o difference_n when_o our_o repentance_n be_v sincere_a and_o our_o faith_n unfeigned_a though_o according_a to_o the_o degree_n of_o their_o gild_n conscience_n shall_v be_v affect_v how_o many_o pardon_v sinner_n miracle_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n be_v in_o heaven_n happy_a in_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o glorious_a in_o holiness_n who_o be_v as_o deep_o guilty_a and_o pollute_a as_o any_o that_o now_o mournful_o seek_v the_o favour_n of_o god_n these_o be_v example_n of_o grace_n so_o excellent_a and_o so_o divine_a to_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o address_n for_o pardon_n the_o apostle_n paul_n tell_v we_o that_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o obtain_v mercy_n 1._o that_o in_o i_o jesus_n christ_n may_v show_v all_o long-suffering_a for_o a_o pattern_n to_o they_o who_o shall_v hereafter_o believe_v on_o he_o to_o everlasting_a life_n there_o be_v the_o same_o motive_n in_o god_n he_o forgive_v sin_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n the_o treasure_n of_o his_o mercy_n be_v not_o waste_v by_o communicate_v there_o be_v the_o same_o merit_n in_o christ_n his_o precious_a blood_n shed_v upon_o the_o cross_n be_v plead_v in_o heaven_n he_o ever_o live_v to_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o and_o if_o we_o obtain_v the_o same_o precious_a faith_n we_o shall_v have_v the_o same_o acceptance_n in_o short_a let_v those_o who_o be_v overwhelm_v with_o fear_n consider_v it_o be_v not_o only_a our_o privilege_n but_o duty_n to_o trust_v in_o the_o divine_a mercy_n we_o be_v command_v to_o believe_v in_o the_o mediator_n despair_n be_v more_o dishonourable_a to_o god_n than_o presumption_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n direct_o against_o a_o superior_a attribute_n the_o exercise_n of_o which_o be_v his_o delight_n and_o dear_a glory_n 3_o dly_z let_v we_o be_v excite_v to_o seek_v the_o pardon_v mercy_n of_o god_n with_o humility_n with_o fear_n and_o all_o possible_a diligence_n lest_o we_o shall_v not_o obtain_v it_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v set_v upon_o this_o with_o the_o most_o intense_a zeal_n for_o it_o be_v our_o life_n every_o impenitent_a sinner_n be_v under_o the_o condemn_a sentence_n of_o the_o law_n and_o there_o be_v but_o a_o step_n between_o he_o and_o death_n the_o only_a hope_n be_v that_o it_o be_v not_o yet_o ratify_v by_o the_o judge_n nor_o inflict_v but_o it_o be_v reversible_a by_o sue_v out_o a_o pardon_n in_o the_o superior_a court_n of_o the_o gospel_n now_o it_o be_v astonish_v that_o when_o the_o danger_n be_v so_o great_a and_o present_a for_o it_o be_v as_o moral_o impossible_a to_o be_v sure_a of_o time_n to_o come_v as_o to_o recall_v time_n past_a that_o man_n shall_v be_v so_o unconcerned_a and_o secure_a and_o neglect_v the_o main_a work_n for_o which_o they_o be_v spare_v by_o the_o admirable_a patience_n of_o god_n time_n be_v certain_o short_a and_o uncertain_o continue_v and_o when_o the_o oil_n that_o feed_v the_o lamp_n of_o life_n be_v spend_v the_o next_o state_n be_v the_o blackness_n of_o darkness_n for_o ever_o to_o all_o unpardoned_a sinner_n now_o the_o sceptre_n of_o grace_n be_v extend_v to_o we_o we_o be_v within_o the_o call_v of_o pardon_v mercy_n god_n wait_v to_o be_v gracious_a but_o there_o be_v a_o sad_a assurance_n if_o we_o do_v not_o sue_v out_o our_o pardon_n in_o the_o present_a life_n the_o time_n of_o our_o reprieve_n death_n be_v immediate_o attend_v with_o eternal_a judgement_n the_o belief_n of_o which_o make_v the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n with_o the_o most_o stubborn_a spirit_n of_o hell_n to_o tremble_v yet_o man_n continue_v in_o the_o gild_n of_o their_o unrepented_a sin_n without_o fear_n and_o wretched_o deceive_v themselves_o with_o a_o vain_a presumption_n that_o the_o door_n of_o mercy_n will_v be_v open_a when_o they_o leave_v the_o world_n or_o bear_v up_o themselves_o by_o the_o numberless_a multitude_n of_o stupid_a sinner_n and_o make_v a_o resolute_a reckon_a they_o shall_v do_v as_o well_o as_o the_o most_o they_o be_v studious_a and_o contrive_v active_a and_o ardent_a about_o the_o affair_n of_o this_o low_a life_n and_o careless_a of_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n a_o matter_n of_o the_o high_a concernment_n and_o eternal_a consequence_n prodigious_a folly_n never_o enough_o lament_v though_o vengeance_n from_o above_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v upon_o they_o and_o hell_n below_o with_o its_o dark_a horror_n be_v open_a to_o swallow_v they_o up_o yet_o they_o be_v stupid_a and_o fearless_a the_o remembrance_n of_o this_o will_v rack_v and_o torment_v they_o for_o ever_o for_o when_o extreme_a folly_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o extreme_a misery_n the_o sufferer_n be_v the_o most_o cruel_a enemy_n to_o himself_o let_v we_o therefore_o seek_v the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v and_o call_v upon_o he_o while_o he_o be_v near_o now_o god_n offer_v his_o pardon_n to_o the_o great_a
the_o power_n to_o pardon_n be_v a_o efflux_n of_o supremacy_n and_o incommunicable_a to_o the_o subject_a a_o prince_n that_o invest_v another_o with_o a_o absolute_a power_n to_o pardon_v must_v either_o relinquish_v his_o sovereignty_n or_o take_v a_o associate_n to_o share_v in_o it_o this_o pretence_n of_o the_o papist_n be_v such_o a_o lame_a evasion_n as_o that_o which_o they_o be_v force_v to_o make_v use_n of_o to_o clear_v themselves_o from_o the_o charge_n of_o idolatry_n in_o their_o worship_n of_o angel_n and_o saint_n their_o excuse_n be_v that_o their_o worship_n of_o angel_n and_o saint_n be_v inferior_a in_o degree_n and_o imperfect_o divine_a as_o if_o there_o can_v be_v different_a degree_n in_o divine_a worship_n which_o be_v absolute_o and_o necessary_o supreme_a the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v only_o a_o declarative_a power_n as_o herald_n or_o ambassador_n to_o propose_v the_o term_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n pardon_v and_o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o pardon_n to_o those_o who_o appear_v qualify_v for_o it_o but_o to_o pronounce_v and_o dispense_v pardon_n they_o have_v no_o judicial_a authority_n for_o it_o be_v not_o presumeable_a that_o the_o wise_a god_n shall_v invest_v man_n with_o that_o authority_n which_o they_o be_v utter_o incapable_a to_o exercise_v 2_o dly_z god_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v the_o power_n to_o pardon_v without_o a_o inclination_n to_o it_o afford_v no_o relief_n in_o the_o agony_n of_o a_o accuse_a conscience_n and_o the_o terror_n of_o eternal_a judgement_n the_o merciful_a will_n of_o god_n declare_v in_o his_o word_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o bless_a hope_n and_o encourage_v we_o in_o our_o request_n before_o his_o throne_n 86._o for_o thou_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n unto_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o the_o attribute_n of_o which_o pardon_n be_v a_o emanation_n be_v usual_o express_v by_o grace_n and_o mercy_n it_o be_v say_v the_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o bring_v salvation_n have_v appear_v unto_o all_o man_n we_o be_v save_v by_o grace_n grace_n imply_v free_a favour_n there_o be_v in_o this_o respect_n a_o difference_n between_o love_n and_o grace_n love_n may_v be_v set_v upon_o a_o object_n worthy_a of_o it_o the_o primary_n object_n of_o god_n love_n be_v himself_o who_o excellent_a and_o amiable_a perfection_n be_v worthy_a of_o infinite_a love_n the_o love_n of_o parent_n to_o child_n be_v a_o duty_n most_o clear_o natural_a and_o duty_n lessen_v the_o desert_n of_o perform_v it_o but_o grace_n be_v exclusive_a of_o all_o merit_n and_o dignity_n in_o the_o subject_a and_o of_o all_o obligation_n in_o the_o person_n that_o show_v it_o god_n most_o free_a prevent_a grace_n be_v exercise_v without_o any_o motive_n in_o we_o that_o deserve_v it_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n may_v be_v consider_v as_o exercise_v in_o our_o creation_n and_o our_o redemption_n in_o the_o creation_n it_o be_v absolute_o free_a for_o angel_n and_o man_n be_v in_o the_o state_n of_o nothing_o there_o be_v only_o a_o possibility_n of_o their_o be_v now_o there_o can_v be_v no_o attractive_a merit_n before_o their_o existence_n it_o be_v true_a goodness_n be_v glorify_v and_o crown_v by_o communicate_v the_o world_n be_v a_o bright_a efflux_n of_o the_o divine_a glory_n but_o this_o do_v not_o lessen_v the_o free_a goodness_n of_o the_o maker_n there_o be_v no_o constraint_n upon_o god_n to_o make_v the_o world_n for_o his_o declarative_a glory_n for_o his_o essential_a glory_n be_v true_o infinite_a and_o want_v no_o external_a appearance_n to_o make_v it_o complete_a the_o universal_a church_n pay_v humble_a homage_n to_o the_o great_a creator_n acknowledge_v that_o for_o his_o will_n and_o pleasure_n all_o thing_n be_v create_v the_o divine_a goodness_n to_o angel_n and_o man_n in_o their_o original_a purity_n be_v grace_n for_o although_o the_o image_n of_o god_n shine_v in_o they_o be_v attractive_a of_o his_o approbation_n and_o acceptance_n yet_o they_o deserve_v no_o benefit_n from_o he_o there_o be_v such_o a_o infinite_a distance_n and_o disproportion_n between_o god_n and_o the_o creature_n that_o they_o can_v by_o a_o common_a right_o claim_v any_o thing_n as_o due_a from_o his_o majesty_n beside_o he_o be_v the_o productive_a and_o conservative_a cause_n of_o all_o their_o active_a power_n and_o the_o efficacy_n of_o they_o the_o create_a goodness_n of_o god_n be_v eclipse_v in_o the_o comparison_n with_o his_o save_a grace_n the_o first_o suppose_v we_o without_o any_o desert_n of_o his_o favour_n but_o this_o suppose_v our_o exceed_o bad_a desert_n the_o first_o be_v free_a but_o this_o be_v merciful_a and_o heal_a grace_n mercy_n revive_v and_o restore_v we_o when_o deserve_o miserable_a this_o grace_n and_o mercy_n be_v of_o so_o pure_a a_o nature_n that_o the_o most_o tender_a humane_a inclination_n to_o relieve_v the_o afflict_a be_v mix_v with_o self-interest_n compare_v with_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n towards_o we_o our_o bowel_n relent_v and_o affection_n be_v melt_v at_o the_o sight_n of_o person_n in_o deep_a misery_n but_o there_o be_v a_o inward_a and_o unvoluntary_a constraint_n of_o nature_n that_o excite_v such_o feel_a resentment_n and_o our_o compassion_n be_v move_v by_o reflection_n upon_o ourselves_o consider_v that_o in_o this_o open_a state_n we_o be_v liable_a to_o many_o disaster_n and_o wound_a sorrow_n but_o god_n be_v infinite_o free_a from_o all_o disturb_a passion_n and_o exempt_v from_o all_o possible_a evil_n to_o represent_v the_o immense_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o its_o endear_n circumstance_n and_o to_o demonstrate_v his_o readiness_n to_o forgive_v we_o must_v consider_v what_o he_o have_v do_v in_o order_n to_o his_o pardon_v sinner_n 1._o if_o we_o consider_v god_n as_o the_o supreme_a lawgiver_n and_o judge_n of_o the_o world_n as_o the_o protector_n of_o righteousness_n and_o goodness_n and_o the_o revenger_n of_o all_o disorder_n in_o his_o moral_a government_n it_o become_v he_o not_o to_o pardon_v sinner_n without_o the_o punish_a sin_n in_o such_o a_o manner_n as_o may_v satisfy_v his_o injure_a justice_n and_o vindicate_v the_o honour_n of_o his_o despise_a law_n and_o declare_v most_o convince_o his_o hatred_n against_o sin_n now_o for_o these_o great_a end_v he_o decree_v to_o send_v his_o son_n from_o his_o bosom_n to_o assume_v our_o nature_n and_o to_o suffer_v the_o contumelious_a calamity_n of_o the_o death_n on_o the_o cross_n to_o make_v a_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o contrivance_n of_o his_o high_a wisdom_n which_o the_o most_o enlighten_v angel_n have_v no_o presage_a notion_n of_o now_o can_v there_o be_v a_o more_o clear_a evidence_n and_o convince_a reality_n that_o god_n be_v ready_a to_o forgive_v sin_n than_o the_o give_v his_o only_a beget_v son_n a_o person_n so_o great_a and_o so_o dear_a the_o heir_n of_o his_o love_n and_o glory_n to_o be_v a_o sacrifice_n that_o he_o may_v spare_v we_o in_o this_o dispensation_n love_n be_v the_o regent_n lead_v attribute_n to_o which_o his_o wisdom_n justice_n and_o power_n be_v subordinate_a they_o be_v in_o exercise_n for_o the_o more_o glorious_a illustration_n of_o his_o mercy_n we_o have_v the_o strong_a argument_n of_o god_n love_n in_o the_o death_n of_o his_o son_n for_o our_o pardon_n be_v the_o end_n of_o it_o from_o hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o god_n be_v more_o willing_a to_o dispense_v his_o pardon_v mercy_n than_o sinner_n be_v to_o receive_v it_o 2._o god_n readiness_n to_o forgive_v appear_v in_o the_o gracious_a and_o easy_a term_n prescribe_v in_o the_o gospel_n for_o the_o obtain_n pardon_v there_o be_v two_o way_n of_o justification_n before_o god_n and_o they_o be_v like_o two_o way_n to_o a_o city_n one_o be_v direct_a and_o short_a but_o deep_a and_o unpassable_a the_o other_o lie_v in_o a_o circuit_n but_o will_v bring_v a_o person_n safe_a to_o the_o place_n thus_o there_o be_v a_o justification_n of_o a_o innocent_a person_n by_o work_n that_o secure_v he_o from_o the_o charge_n of_o the_o law_n and_o a_o justification_n of_o a_o sinner_n by_o faith_n in_o our_o all-sufficient_a saviour_n the_o first_o be_v a_o short_a way_n to_o man_n in_o the_o state_n of_o integrity_n the_o second_o such_o be_v the_o distance_n of_o the_o term_n take_v a_o compass_n there_o be_v a_o short_a passage_n from_o life_n to_o action_n than_o from_o death_n to_o life_n there_o be_v no_o hope_n or_o possibility_n of_o our_o legal_a justification_n the_o apostle_n say_v 8._o that_o which_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_v sin_n in_o the_o flesh._n the_o expiation_n of_o
righteous_a and_o holy_a and_o can_v pardon_v sinner_n to_o the_o disparagement_n of_o his_o majesty_n his_o purity_n and_o justice_n 2._o our_o pardon_v the_o offence_n of_o other_o be_v a_o evangelical_a condition_n of_o our_o obtain_n pardon_v we_o be_v command_v when_o you_o stand_v pray_v 26._o forgive_v if_o you_o have_v aught_o against_o any_o that_o your_o father_n also_o which_o be_v in_o heaven_n may_v forgive_v you_o your_o trespass_n but_o if_o you_o do_v not_o forgive_v neither_o will_v your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n forgive_v your_o trespass_n the_o command_n be_v peremptory_a and_o universal_a frequent_o and_o severe_o urge_v upon_o we_o by_o our_o saviour_n the_o reasonableness_n and_o congruity_n of_o it_o be_v most_o evident_a if_o we_o consider_v the_o disparity_n of_o the_o object_n or_o the_o number_n of_o offence_n our_o sin_n against_o god_n be_v relative_o infinite_a for_o his_o majesty_n and_o authority_n be_v true_o infinite_a which_o be_v despise_v and_o abuse_v by_o the_o transgression_n of_o his_o law_n they_o be_v against_o all_o the_o duty_n and_o motive_n of_o justice_n and_o gratitude_n that_o oblige_v reasonable_a creature_n to_o obey_v their_o maker_n now_o the_o offence_n and_o injury_n do_v to_o we_o be_v incomparable_o less_o for_o we_o be_v mean_a creature_n far_o less_o in_o comparison_n to_o god_n than_o a_o worm_n be_v to_o a_o angel_n and_o by_o our_o sin_n be_v vile_a than_o the_o earth_n beside_o the_o obligation_n that_o shall_v restrain_v man_n from_o be_v injurious_a to_o we_o be_v of_o infinite_o a_o low_a nature_n the_o disparity_n in_o the_o number_n be_v very_o considerable_a our_o sin_n against_o god_n be_v like_o the_o sand_n upon_o the_o seashore_n their_o number_n be_v astonish_v our_o imagination_n have_v be_v continual_o evil_a from_o the_o dawn_n of_o our_o reason_n but_o offence_n against_o we_o be_v comparative_o few_o for_o the_o variety_n of_o object_n in_o the_o world_n often_o divert_v the_o thought_n and_o passion_n of_o our_o enemy_n from_o we_o we_o owe_v to_o the_o lord_n 10000_o talent_n a_o vast_a sum_n that_o can_v never_o be_v pay_v if_o it_o be_v not_o forgive_v and_o shall_v we_o be_v unwilling_a to_o forgive_v a_o few_o penny_n what_o be_v more_o become_v than_o that_o we_o who_o want_v a_o great_a pardon_n shall_v give_v a_o little_a one_o the_o divine_a mercy_n be_v propose_v as_o a_o model_n for_o our_o imitation_n we_o must_v pardon_v entire_o and_o take_v no_o revenge_n for_o injury_n do_v to_o we_o but_o return_v love_n for_o hatred_n good_a for_o evil_a for_o so_o god_n do_v to_o we_o we_o must_v not_o only_o forgive_v but_o forget_v injury_n in_o the_o sense_n of_o love_n not_o like_o those_o who_o pardon_v in_o word_n but_o retain_v the_o memory_n of_o offence_n and_o upon_o a_o slight_a occasion_n renew_v their_o resentment_n we_o must_v forgive_v great_a offence_n as_o well_o as_o small_a and_o renew_v our_o pardon_n as_o often_o as_o offence_n be_v repeat_v unless_o we_o will_v set_v bound_n to_o the_o divine_a mercy_n we_o must_v rejoice_v more_o in_o pardon_v than_o in_o revenge_a injury_n and_o seek_v to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o those_o who_o be_v averse_a from_o we_o for_o that_o be_v according_a to_o our_o pattern_n it_o be_v pretend_v that_o by_o bear_v a_o single_a injury_n we_o expose_v ourselves_o to_o a_o double_a injury_n but_o we_o must_v imitate_v our_o heavenly_a father_n if_o we_o do_v not_o follow_v he_o in_o forgive_n he_o will_v follow_v we_o in_o retain_v our_o sin_n the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o with_o the_o merciful_a god_n will_v show_v himself_o merciful_a but_o with_o the_o froward_a he_o will_v show_v himself_o froward_a a_o holy_a and_o righteous_a punishment_n in_o retaliation_n of_o their_o sinful_a disposition_n the_o pardon_v injury_n be_v contrary_a to_o corrupt_v nature_n and_o the_o duty_n be_v difficult_a but_o the_o reward_n be_v infinite_a though_o it_o seem_v to_o vilify_v we_o as_o if_o defective_a in_o our_o mind_n not_o to_o understand_v injury_n or_o in_o courage_n not_o to_o repay_v they_o which_o make_v man_n hard_a to_o forgive_v yet_o upon_o calm_a consideration_n we_o shall_v esteem_v it_o a_o duty_n easy_a and_o honourable_a for_o it_o prevent_v the_o inflame_a our_o passion_n and_o the_o trouble_v of_o ourselves_o and_o other_o it_o be_v a_o act_n of_o royalty_n and_o make_v we_o superior_a to_o they_o it_o be_v the_o noble_a victory_n and_o often_o conquer_v and_o change_v a_o enemy_n into_o a_o friend_n and_o above_o all_o motive_n this_o shall_v recommend_v it_o to_o we_o it_o seal_v our_o pardon_n from_o god_n and_o convey_v the_o most_o clear_a and_o comfortable_a sense_n of_o it_o to_o we_o for_o as_o the_o psalmist_n excellent_o argue_v he_o that_o plant_v the_o ear_n shall_v he_o not_o hear_v he_o that_o form_v the_o eye_n shall_v he_o not_o see_v if_o we_o be_v by_o divine_a grace_n incline_v and_o enable_v to_o pardon_v frequent_a offence_n against_o we_o shall_v not_o the_o god_n of_o all_o grace_n be_v ready_a to_o pardon_v our_o many_o offence_n against_o he_o our_o saviour_n reason_n from_o the_o love_n of_o natural_a parent_n if_o you_o that_o be_v evil_a know_v how_o to_o give_v good_a thing_n to_o your_o child_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v your_o heavenly_a father_n give_v the_o holy_a spirit_n to_o those_o that_o ask_v it_o the_o illation_n be_v as_o strong_a in_o forgive_a love_n if_o we_o who_o be_v of_o a_o unforgive_a nature_n sincere_o forgive_v those_o who_o injure_v we_o and_o restore_v they_o to_o our_o favour_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v god_n who_o be_v love_n forgive_v our_o sin_n and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o we_o 4._o the_o divine_a forgiveness_n shall_v be_v a_o powerful_a motive_n to_o thankfulness_n david_n address_v to_o his_o soul_n in_o a_o ardent_a and_o lively_a manner_n bless_v the_o lord_n 2._o o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n he_o excite_v every_o faculty_n the_o understanding_n to_o consider_v and_o value_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o memory_n to_o register_v they_o and_o retain_v a_o thankful_a sense_n of_o they_o the_o affection_n to_o celebrate_v they_o he_o repeat_v the_o call_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o forget_v not_o all_o his_o benefit_n we_o be_v apt_a to_o forget_v favour_n and_o remember_v provocation_n benefit_n be_v write_v in_o the_o dust_n injury_n be_v engrave_v in_o marble_n but_o strong_a affection_n will_v make_v indelible_a impression_n of_o thankfulness_n if_o we_o due_o consider_v the_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n and_o our_o meanness_n and_o unworthiness_n that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o his_o mercy_n we_o must_v be_v convince_v every_o benefit_n we_o receive_v from_o god_n deserve_v to_o be_v remember_v and_o acknowlege_v with_o serious_a thankfulness_n that_o god_n draw_v a_o curtain_n of_o rest_n about_o we_o in_o the_o night_n provide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o day_n regard_v we_o with_o a_o compassionate_a eye_n and_o relieve_v we_o in_o our_o want_n and_o sorrow_n shall_v cause_v such_o deep_a affection_n as_o flow_v into_o outward_a declaration_n of_o praise_n it_o be_v true_a our_o most_o solemn_a recognition_n of_o his_o benefit_n be_v but_o a_o poor_a duty_n compare_v with_o his_o immense_a bounty_n to_o we_o our_o thanksgiving_n be_v a_o echo_n to_o god_n mercy_n that_o repeat_v a_o few_o syllable_n what_o can_v our_o fade_a breath_n add_v to_o his_o blessedness_n and_o glory_n that_o be_v in_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o perfection_n and_o true_o infinite_a but_o it_o be_v most_o reasonable_a that_o as_o all_o our_o blessing_n flow_v from_o his_o mercy_n they_o shall_v fall_v into_o the_o sea_n of_o his_o glory_n and_o when_o our_o soul_n bless_v he_o he_o accept_v our_o sincerity_n and_o do_v not_o despise_v our_o thanksgiving_n for_o want_n of_o perfection_n in_o the_o recount_v god_n benefit_n the_o psalmist_n mention_n in_o the_o first_o place_n the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n who_o forgive_v all_o thy_o iniquity_n as_o the_o principal_a and_o foundation_n of_o all_o the_o rest_n this_o in_o a_o most_o powerful_a way_n enter_v into_o his_o heart_n and_o kindle_v a_o sacred_a fire_n there_o i_o will_v brief_o show_v that_o the_o pardon_n of_o sin_n be_v so_o divine_a a_o benefit_n that_o it_o deserve_v our_o most_o solemn_a thankfulness_n and_o that_o it_o incline_v and_o dispose_v the_o soul_n to_o that_o duty_n 1_o sy_n that_o the_o pardon_n of_o our_o sin_n deserve_v our_o most_o solemn_a thankfulness_n will_v appear_v by_o a_o evident_a light_n if_o we_o consider_v the_o nature_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o benefit_n the_o mean_n by_o which_o it_o be_v obtain_v the_o circumstance_n in_o the_o dispense_n it_o and_o the_o consequent_n 1._o the_o quality_n and_o the_o