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expression_n of_o love_n joy_n and_o thankfulness_n but_o if_o we_o reject_v and_o trample_v upon_o 27._o heb._n 1.2_o and_o 2.1_o 2_o 3_o 4._o heb._n 10.26_o 27._o or_o neglect_n and_o undervalue_v these_o glad_a tiding_n of_o our_o peace_n our_o other_o sin_n will_v receive_v a_o mighty_a aggravation_n and_o our_o gild_n will_v be_v huge_o increase_v insomuch_o that_o it_o have_v be_v comparative_o well_o for_o we_o if_o we_o have_v be_v bear_v in_o india_n among_o pagan_n who_o never_o hear_v of_o christ_n nor_o his_o religion_n rather_o than_o in_o england_n where_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v public_o and_o pure_o preach_v for_o many_o year_n and_o it_o shall_v be_v more_o tolerable_a for_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n 10.15_o mat._n 10.15_o then_o for_o the_o dissolute_a and_o debauch_a christian_n thus_o we_o have_v see_v at_o large_a that_o when_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v involve_v in_o the_o sad_a catastrophe_n of_o adam_n sin_n and_o gild_n and_o lay_v under_o the_o dreadful_a decree_n &_o condemnation_n to_o eternal_a misery_n and_o death_n and_o when_o all_o the_o legal_a sacrifice_n can_v not_o satisfy_v for_o the_o least_o offence_n nor_o procure_v a_o minute_n reprieve_n from_o god_n just_o incense_a wrath_n and_o vengeance_n it_o be_v in_o this_o great_a strait_n that_o mercy_n interpose_v and_o god_n be_v please_v to_o provide_v a_o sacrifice_n worthy_a of_o his_o own_o acceptance_n a_o sacrifice_n so_o pure_a and_o excellent_a in_o its_o own_o nature_n and_o so_o precious_a in_o its_o value_n as_o become_v every_o way_n satisfactory_a to_o god_n justice_n and_o a_o sufficient_a ransom_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n we_o have_v see_v likewise_o the_o high_a proposal_n of_o grace_n and_o mercy_n which_o can_v be_v offer_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n in_o that_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n be_v please_v to_o intercede_v so_o effectual_o for_o our_o pardon_n and_o peace_n and_o have_v put_v we_o into_o such_o a_o feasible_a way_n of_o obtain_v they_o that_o nothing_o but_o our_o wilful_a stubbornness_n can_v make_v we_o miserable_a what_o remain_v now_o but_o that_o we_o proceed_v by_o the_o assistance_n of_o god_n grace_n to_o the_o last_o branch_n of_o christ_n mediatorship_n in_o which_o we_o have_v the_o assure_a confidence_n that_o he_o will_v preserve_v we_o in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o peace_n protect_v we_o from_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o welfare_n and_o establish_v and_o confirm_v we_o in_o the_o enjoyment_n of_o those_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a blessing_n which_o he_o have_v purchase_v and_o prepare_v for_o we_o chap._n viii_o of_o christ_n kingly_a office_n that_o christ_n jesus_n the_o righteous_a be_v invest_v with_o a_o absolute_a and_o irresistible_a power_n to_o govern_v the_o whole_a world_n in_o general_n and_o his_o church_n and_o people_n in_o particular_a be_v the_o last_o thing_n i_o propound_v to_o be_v discourse_v of_o in_o this_o treatise_n now_o that_o i_o may_v the_o better_o inform_v the_o judgement_n and_o affect_v the_o heart_n of_o my_o reader_n with_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o this_o necessary_a point_n of_o doctrine_n i_o shall_v for_o method_n sake_n offer_v these_o four_o thing_n to_o your_o serious_a and_o impartial_a consideration_n one_a we_o shall_v present_v you_o with_o some_o unquestionable_a evidence_n of_o christ_n kingly_a power_n and_o authority_n which_o have_v be_v full_o manifest_v to_o the_o world_n and_o herein_o we_o shall_v consider_v from_o whence_o this_o right_a of_o government_n be_v derive_v 2_o we_o shall_v treat_v distinct_o of_o the_o administration_n of_o this_o government_n and_o inquire_v particular_o how_o over_o who_o and_o in_o what_o instance_n he_o exercise_v his_o dominion_n and_o authority_n 3_o we_o shall_v give_v you_o a_o specimen_fw-la of_o the_o several_a benefit_n result_v from_o his_o supreme_a power_n and_o jurisdiction_n which_o he_o do_v thus_o impartial_o administer_v for_o the_o comfort_n and_o happiness_n of_o his_o subject_n 4thly_a we_o shall_v consider_v what_o influence_n this_o excellent_a doctrine_n shall_v have_v upon_o the_o life_n and_o practice_n of_o all_o christian_n of_o all_o these_o several_o and_o in_o order_n and_o the_o one_a import_v that_o christ_n be_v a_o absolute_a king_n and_o the_o supreme_a monarch_n of_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o world_n 8._o testimony_n of_o christ_n kingly_a power_n ps_n 2.6_o 8._o which_o may_v be_v full_o evidence_v 1_o from_o scripture_n testimony_n the_o psalmist_n be_v very_o express_v to_o this_o purpose_n i_o will_v set_v my_o king_n say_v he_o upon_o my_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n and_o i_o will_v give_v he_o the_o heathen_a for_o his_o inheritance_n and_o the_o utmost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o his_o possession_n consonant_a to_o which_o be_v that_o of_o the_o evangelical_n prophet_n isaiah_n 7._o isai_n 9.6_o 7._o unto_o we_o a_o child_n be_v bear_v unto_o we_o a_o son_n be_v give_v the_o government_n shall_v be_v upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v call_v wonderful_a counsellor_n the_o mighty_a god_n the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o increase_n of_o his_o government_n and_o peace_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n to_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n of_o david_n and_o upon_o his_o kingdom_n to_o order_v it_o and_o to_o establish_v it_o with_o with_o judgement_n and_o righteousness_n from_o henceforth_o even_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 6._o ps_n 45.7_o 6._o thy_o throne_n o_o god_n say_v the_o kingly_a prophet_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n be_v a_o right_a sceptre_n thou_o have_v love_v righteousness_n and_o hate_a iniquity_n therefore_o god_n even_o thy_o god_n have_v anoint_v thou_o with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o thy_o fellow_n and_o so_o he_o go_v on_o through_o the_o whole_a psalm_n to_o exalt_v and_o magnify_v the_o grace_n and_o majesty_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o that_o all_o the_o prophecy_n concern_v his_o kingdom_n be_v to_o be_v thus_o interpret_v be_v evident_a from_o the_o write_n of_o the_o evangelist_n and_o apostle_n 2.45_o zech._n 9.9_o comp_n mat._n 2.45_o tell_v the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n behold_v thy_o king_n come_v unto_o the_o meek_a etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o compliment_n of_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n zechariah_n with_o many_o other_o parallel_a passage_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n which_o will_v be_v needless_a to_o repeat_v but_o beside_o all_o the_o work_n of_o creation_n and_o providence_n be_v ascribe_v to_o he_o as_o before_o and_o god_n the_o father_n have_v give_v he_o all_o rule_n and_o authority_n 3.22_o mat._n 28.18_o phil._n 2.8_o 1_o pet._n 3.22_o for_o which_o end_n he_o raise_v he_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o set_v he_o at_o his_o own_o right_a hand_n far_o above_o all_o principality_n and_o power_n 21._o heb._n 2.9_o eph._n 1_o 20_o 21._o
preservation_n of_o the_o king_n be_v most_o excellent_a majesty_n james_n the_o second_o etc._n etc._n and_o all_o the_o royal_a family_n bless_v the_o whole_a clergy_n but_o he_o especial_o who_o thou_o have_v appoint_v to_o watch_v over_o we_o in_o this_o parish_n together_o with_o all_o the_o nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n that_o they_o may_v all_o become_v active_a instrument_n for_o the_o advancement_n of_o thy_o glory_n the_o safety_n and_o preservation_n of_o the_o king_n person_n honour_n and_o interest_n and_o for_o the_o comfort_n and_o benefit_n of_o all_o his_o true_o loyal_a peaceable_a &_o obedient_a subject_n visit_v we_o pray_v thou_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o blessing_n all_o our_o relation_n friend_n and_o benefactor_n forgive_v the_o injury_n commit_v against_o thou_o and_o we_o by_o all_o our_o enemy_n comfort_n and_o support_v all_o distress_a person_n with_o the_o steadfast_a belief_n of_o sure_a confidence_n in_o and_o a_o patient_a 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and_o convenient_a for_o we_o we_o sincere_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n for_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a in_o who_o holy_a name_n and_o word_n we_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o family_n o_o lord_n the_o almighty_a creator_n of_o the_o world_n and_o the_o merciful_a redeemer_n of_o mankind_n who_o see_v our_o down_n lying_n and_o uprising_n and_o to_o who_o the_o darkness_n and_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o infinite_a purity_n and_o holiness_n nor_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o admirable_a perfection_n and_o essential_a glory_n by_o we_o or_o any_o of_o thy_o creature_n for_o thou_o reprove_v thy_o angel_n of_o folly_n and_o the_o heaven_n be_v impure_a before_o thou_o much_o more_o may_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o wretched_a estate_n and_o condition_n make_v we_o just_o ashamed_a and_o afraid_a to_o offer_v unto_o thou_o any_o sacrifice_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n to_o our_o soul_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v every_o where_o manifest_a in_o the_o visible_a administration_n of_o thy_o providence_n we_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o to_o accept_v of_o this_o evening_n oblation_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n which_o we_o desire_v with_o all_o humility_n to_o present_v a_o holy_a live_a and_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o through_o jesus_n christ_n we_o do_v confess_v o_o lord_n and_o in_o great_a bitterness_n of_o spirit_n lament_v and_o bewail_v our_o detestable_a impiety_n unworthiness_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n in_o that_o we_o have_v wilful_o trample_v upon_o thy_o sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n by_o violate_v and_o transgress_v thy_o just_a and_o reasonable_a command_n reject_v all_o the_o bountiful_a tender_v of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o obstinate_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o thy_o forbearance_n and_o long_o suffer_v patience_n which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n but_o thou_o have_v gracious_o spare_v we_o hitherto_o when_o we_o deserve_v punishment_n and_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o judgement_n think_v upon_o mercy_n wherefore_o o_o lord_n thy_o mercy_n be_v our_o sanctuary_n and_o unto_o thou_o do_v we_o fly_v for_o succour_n let_v the_o sense_n of_o our_o vileness_n possess_v we_o with_o a_o holy_a indignation_n against_o ourselves_o and_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o look_v back_o upon_o the_o offence_n of_o our_o former_a life_n with_o that_o horror_n and_o regret_n hatred_n and_o detestation_n that_o neither_o our_o vile_a lust_n the_o illusion_n of_o satan_n nor_o the_o allure_a enticement_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a world_n may_v prevail_v with_o we_o to_o neglect_v the_o great_a concernment_n of_o eternity_n and_o for_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o present_a and_o future_a happiness_n we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o heavenly_a father_n to_o be_v gracious_a and_o merciful_a unto_o 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successful_a in_o
second_o and_o last_o adam_n from_o the_o first_o 1_o cor._n 15.22_o 45._o last_o that_o general_a name_n of_o christian_n title_n his_o name_n christ_n whence_o we_o be_v call_v christian_n comprehend_v all_o his_o other_o title_n by_o which_o we_o be_v distinguish_v from_o all_o other_o religion_n in_o the_o world_n be_v derive_v from_o his_o name_n christ_n in_o which_o all_o the_o name_n and_o appellation_n attribute_v to_o he_o in_o holy_a scripture_n be_v eminent_o comprehend_v chap._n ii_o of_o our_o saviour_n godhead_n have_v treat_v thus_o distinct_o of_o the_o quid_fw-la nominis_fw-la nature_n of_o christ_n divine_a nature_n of_o the_o name_n and_o title_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o prevention_n of_o all_o future_a mistake_v which_o might_n occur_v concern_v '_o they_o we_o shall_v proceed_v to_o discourse_v in_o the_o next_o place_n of_o our_o saviour_n divine_a nature_n which_o be_v a_o article_n of_o our_o christian_a faith_n be_v most_o demonstrative_o evince_v from_o scripture_n the_o truth_n whereof_o will_v evident_o appear_v in_o these_o follow_a particular_n as_o one_a it_o argument_n for_o it_o he_o be_v dignify_v with_o the_o same_o title_n and_o appellation_n equal_a with_o god_n the_o father_n which_o i_o have_v hint_v before_o and_o be_v often_o style_v in_o scripture_n the_o great_a god_n the_o true_a god_n the_o lord_n jehovah_n the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o the_o only_o beget_v son_n of_o god_n from_o whence_o we_o must_v necessary_o infer_v that_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n be_v the_o true_a god_n as_o the_o father_n be_v and_o have_v the_o same_o nature_n essence_n will_n and_o power_n with_o he_o 2_o the_o same_o attribute_n and_o property_n of_o god_n be_v frequent_o ascribe_v to_o he_o for_o he_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 6.8_o luk._n 6.8_o and_o do_v clear_o discern_v all_o the_o thought_n and_o imagination_n of_o men._n 13.8_o heb._n 13.8_o he_o be_v from_o eternity_n without_o beginning_n and_o shall_v 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to_o john_n the_o baptist_n disciple_n 6._o mat._n 11.3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o go_v say_v he_o and_o show_v john_n again_o those_o thing_n which_o you_o do_v hear_v and_o see_v the_o blind_a receive_v their_o sight_n and_o the_o lame_a walk_n the_o leper_n be_v cleanse_v and_o the_o deaf_a hear_v the_o dead_a be_v raise_v up_o etc._n etc._n the_o only_a argument_n which_o he_o make_v use_v of_o at_o that_o time_n to_o convince_v they_o that_o he_o be_v the_o true_a messiah_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n 3_o divine_a worship_n and_o honour_n be_v every_o where_o give_v unto_o he_o 2.9.10_o joh._n 3.16_o act_n 7.55_o 59_o matth._n 28.18_o phil._n 2.9.10_o for_o in_o he_o we_o believe_v to_o he_o we_o pray_v in_o his_o name_n we_o be_v baptise_a and_o god_n have_v give_v he_o a_o name_n above_o every_o name_n that_o at_o the_o name_n of_o fesus_fw-la every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v of_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o thing_n in_o earth_n and_o thing_n under_o the_o earth_n 4thly_a we_o have_v the_o undeniable_a testimony_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o the_o concurrent_a suffrage_n both_o of_o good_a and_o bad_a angel_n to_o confirm_v we_o in_o the_o belief_n of_o this_o important_a and_o save_a truth_n locum_fw-la matth._n 3.17_o and_o 1.27_o mark_v 5.7_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d oecumen_fw-la ad_fw-la locum_fw-la in_o he_o say_v the_o apostle_n dwell_v the_o fullness_n of_o the_o godhead_n bodily_a that_o be_v real_o and_o substantial_o see_v to_o this_o purpose_n col._n 2.9_o 1_o tim._n 3_o 1â—_n heb._n 1.3_o 8._o 1_o john_n 5.20_o hence_o it_o be_v full_o evident_a from_o the_o undoubted_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n that_o christ_n be_v god_n true_o and_o proper_o so_o call_v even_o one_o and_o the_o same_o god_n coessential_a coequal_a and_o coeternal_a with_o the_o father_n thus_o the_o doctrine_n of_o our_o saviour_n divinity_n equality_n and_o consubstantiality_n with_o the_o father_n be_v sufficient_o evict_v and_o consirm_v we_o shall_v now_o serious_o apply_v this_o point_n by_o consider_v what_o influence_n this_o save_a doctrine_n shall_v have_v upon_o the_o life_n and_o practice_n of_o men._n and_o one_a we_o may_v learn_v from_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o saviour_n godhead_n and_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o divine_a nature_n practice_n what_o influence_n this_o doctrine_n shall_v have_v upon_o practice_n what_o honour_n respect_n and_o reverence_n be_v due_a to_o he_o even_o the_o same_o homage_n be_v to_o be_v give_v and_o the_o same_o adoration_n to_o be_v pay_v joint_o and_o equal_o to_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n for_o all_o man_n shall_v honour_v the_o son_n 2.23_o joh._n 5.23_o 1_o joh._n 2.23_o even_o as_o they_o honour_v the_o father_n and_o whosoever_o deni_v the_o son_n the_o same_o have_v not_o the_o father_n again_o the_o eternal_a son_n of_o god_n be_v not_o only_o preser_v in_o scripture_n to_o abraham_n moses_n david_n etc._n etc._n but_o to_o the_o holy_a angel_n themselves_o be_v much_o better_a 6._o heb._n 1.4_o 5_o 6._o and_o have_v a_o more_o excellent_a name_n than_o they_o and_o therefore_o he_o say_v let_v all_o the_o angel_n of_o god_n worship_v he_o these_o consideration_n lay_v a_o sure_a foundation_n for_o our_o duty_n do_v justify_v our_o practice_n in_o worship_v our_o lord_n and_o may_v exceed_o animate_v and_o encourage_v we_o to_o be_v faithful_a and_o zealous_a devour_v and_o constant_a in_o all_o the_o instance_n of_o pretty_a and_o religion_n for_o we_o have_v full_a assurance_n from_o the_o premise_n that_o our_o bless_a redeemer_n know_v all_o our_o necessity_n and_o he_o neither_o want_n will_v nor_o power_n to_o save_v supply_n and_o bless_v we_o to_o the_o uttermost_a if_o we_o believe_v in_o worship_n and_o obey_v he_o 2_o hence_o we_o may_v be_v encourage_v to_o have_v recourse_n unto_o christ_n and_o be_v comfort_v in_o all_o the_o strait_n and_o difficulty_n of_o this_o life_n and_o hereon_o we_o may_v ground_v our_o steadfast_a hope_n that_o god_n 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to_o other_o shall_v be_v sincere_a without_o any_o mixture_n of_o pride_n passion_n interest_n hypocrisy_n ostentation_n or_o vain-glory._n what_o we_o give_v to_o the_o poor_a must_v be_v without_o grudge_v murmur_a or_o repine_v and_o deed_n of_o this_o nature_n must_v be_v do_v cheerful_o free_o and_o bountiful_o from_o the_o conscience_n of_o our_o duty_n to_o god_n and_o with_o a_o charitable_a intention_n to_o do_v good_n since_o then_o this_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n to_o the_o poor_a be_v every_o way_n so_o beneficial_a to_o we_o and_o we_o and_o can_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v omit_v without_o manifest_a prejudice_n both_o to_o our_o present_a and_o future_a concernment_n in_o this_o and_o another_o world_n and_o see_v we_o neither_o want_v object_n to_o relieve_v nor_o opportunity_n of_o do_v good_a for_o the_o poor_a shall_v be_v always_o with_o we_o let_v we_o therefore_o endeavour_v to_o make_v unto_o ourselves_o friend_n whilst_o we_o may_v of_o this_o mammon_n 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and_o god_n know_v too_o common_a in_o this_o sinful_a nation_n by_o which_o irreligious_a and_o wicked_a extravagancy_n charity_n to_o the_o poor_a as_o well_o as_o hospitality_n be_v dwindle_a into_o nothing_o and_o if_o the_o importunate_a beggar_n do_v now_o and_o then_o squieze_v a_o penny_n out_o of_o their_o pocket_n to_o be_v free_v from_o his_o clamour_n yet_o they_o seldom_o give_v without_o some_o smart_n or_o scurrilous_a reflection_n upon_o his_o person_n and_o condition_n whilst_o they_o can_v spend_v whole_a lordship_n on_o their_o luxury_n we_o have_v alas_o which_o be_v very_o sad_a too_o many_o deplorable_a instance_n of_o man_n of_o uncharitable_a mind_n and_o unmerciful_a disposition_n that_o have_v ruin_v their_o estate_n honour_n reputation_n body_n soul_n and_o all_o by_o intemperate_a live_n who_o by_o a_o frugal_a and_o careful_a management_n may_v have_v make_v themselves_o and_o their_o family_n who_o they_o have_v utter_o undo_v both_o happy_a here_o and_o 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and_o restitution_n all_o these_o project_n will_v prove_v fruitless_a and_o stand_v they_o in_o no_o stead_n at_o the_o great_a audit_n to_o conclude_v this_o point_n let_v all_o unmerciful_a man_n consider_v that_o if_o they_o continue_v so_o their_o doom_n be_v already_o determine_v for_o they_o shall_v all_o go_v away_o into_o everlasting_a torment_n 2._o matth._n 25.41_o jam._n 2._o and_o there_o be_v nothing_o but_o judgement_n without_o mercy_n to_o be_v expect_v by_o those_o that_o will_v show_v no_o mercy_n all_o their_o prayer_n and_o tear_n etc._n etc._n without_o charity_n be_v to_o no_o purpose_n 21.13_o pro._n 21.13_o for_o whoso_o stop_v his_o ear_n to_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o poor_a he_o shall_v also_o cry_v himself_o and_o shall_v not_o be_v hear_v thus_o much_o of_o that_o instance_n of_o duty_n which_o respect_v the_o person_n of_o our_o fellow_n christian_n we_o proceed_v two_o to_o that_o other_o branch_n of_o it_o which_o concern_v their_o possession_n which_o 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then_o that_o he_o swear_v great_a lump_n of_o blood_n 22.44_o luk._n 22.44_o and_o well_o may_v he_o cry_v out_o in_o the_o great_a bitterness_n of_o his_o soul_n god_n have_v also_o withdraw_v the_o beam_n of_o his_o gracious_a presence_n for_o a_o time_n eli_n eli_n etc._n etc._n upon_o which_o jeremiah_n prophetical_o complain_v that_o there_o be_v never_o any_o sorrow_n either_o of_o man_n or_o martyr_n like_v unto_o his_o sorrow_n but_o because_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o recount_v the_o number_n and_o express_v the_o quality_n of_o those_o torment_n which_o he_o suffer_v both_o in_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o will_v conclude_v this_o point_n with_o that_o rapturous_a petition_n insert_v into_o the_o litany_n of_o the_o greek_a church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o thy_o unknown_a sorrow_n and_o torture_n feel_v by_o thou_o but_o imperceptible_a to_o we_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o save_v we_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n hitherto_o of_o the_o real_a sacrifice_n which_o our_o faithful_a and_o most_o merciful_a highpriest_n offer_v up_o for_o our_o sin_n and_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o method_n which_o he_o use_v both_o by_o his_o active_a and_o passive_a obedience_n to_o perfect_v the_o great_a work_n and_o business_n of_o our_o redemption_n we_o shall_v consider_v in_o the_o next_o place_n the_o benefit_n result_v from_o this_o great_a propitiation_n and_o then_o deduce_v some_o inference_n from_o it_o by_o way_n of_o application_n and_o 1_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n propitiation_n benefit_n of_o this_o propitiation_n by_o the_o infinite_a merit_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n have_v purchase_v the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o sanctification_n of_o our_o nature_n the_o justification_n of_o our_o person_n and_o upon_o the_o tolerable_a and_o easy_a condition_n of_o faith_n and_o repentance_n we_o shall_v be_v restore_v to_o that_o holiness_n and_o freedom_n which_o we_o lose_v by_o the_o fall_n and_o defection_n of_o our_o 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of_o christ_n death_n it_o will_v be_v sanctify_v and_o make_v easy_a to_o we_o and_o the_o worst_a office_n that_o death_n can_v do_v to_o a_o sincere_a believer_n be_v only_o to_o send_v his_o body_n to_o the_o grave_a a_o place_n of_o ease_n and_o silence_n and_o his_o soul_n to_o eternal_a bliss_n beside_o all_o its_o harbinger_n and_o concomitant_n as_o affliction_n infirmity_n disease_n etc._n etc._n will_v not_o only_o prove_v tolerable_a and_o easy_a for_o a_o good_a man_n to_o bear_v but_o will_v turn_v to_o advantage_n and_o become_v matter_n of_o our_o great_a triumph_n and_o exaltation_n 4_o christ_n our_o highpriest_n have_v conquer_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o his_o infernal_a power_n by_o the_o wonderful_a efficacy_n of_o his_o obedience_n and_o suffering_n this_o politic_a potent_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n be_v such_o from_o the_o beginning_n and_o all_o the_o son_n and_o daughter_n of_o adam_n must_v expect_v the_o same_o measure_n from_o he_o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n he_o know_v that_o christ_n the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v pronounce_v and_o execute_v that_o dreadful_a sentence_n against_o he_o and_o therefore_o so_o many_o of_o his_o friend_n and_o relative_n as_o come_v within_o his_o clutch_n shall_v smart_v for_o it_o but_o the_o son_n of_o god_n and_o highpriest_n of_o our_o profession_n though_o he_o have_v not_o absolute_o destroy_v yet_o very_o much_o limit_v his_o power_n and_o authority_n those_o idolatrous_a religion_n which_o he_o so_o much_o glory_v in_o heretofore_o be_v since_o his_o come_v creep_v into_o some_o private_a corner_n of_o the_o world_n his_o oracle_n be_v silence_v and_o he_o seldom_o possess_v the_o body_n of_o man_n or_o appear_v in_o their_o shape_v as_o former_o but_o see_v he_o be_v not_o yet_o bind_v up_o in_o those_o chain_n of_o darkness_n which_o shall_v eternal_o confine_v he_o he_o will_v lose_v no_o opportunity_n in_o set_v all_o his_o engine_n and_o instrument_n on_o work_n to_o entrap_v and_o ensnare_v poor_a sinner_n that_o he_o may_v make_v we_o if_o possible_a as_o unhappy_a and_o miserable_a as_o himself_o but_o this_o be_v our_o comfort_n and_o happiness_n that_o though_o the_o devil_n may_v now_o and_o then_o tempt_v we_o to_o sin_n yet_o our_o bless_a lord_n so_o exceed_v tender_a of_o our_o welfare_n that_o he_o will_v cither_o countermine_v his_o stratagem_n if_o we_o be_v good_a christian_n or_o furnish_v we_o with_o a_o sufficiency_n of_o grace_n and_o power_n to_o resist_v and_o repel_v they_o we_o have_v indeed_o some_o instance_n in_o sacred_a history_n of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v yield_v a_o prey_n to_o he_o for_o a_o time_n yet_o for_o that_o very_a end_n and_o purpose_n that_o their_o victory_n over_o he_o may_v become_v more_o illustrious_a and_o their_o example_n be_v leave_v we_o on_o record_n as_o in_o the_o case_n of_o holy_a job_n etc._n etc._n that_o they_o may_v be_v
whole_a nature_n and_o dispose_v i_o for_o the_o moderate_a use_n of_o all_o thy_o creature_n inform_v my_o judgement_n with_o the_o useful_a knowledge_n of_o those_o truth_n which_o be_v necessary_a to_o be_v believe_v and_o practise_v rectify_v my_o will_n and_o sanctify_v my_o affection_n that_o i_o may_v so_o love_v and_o fear_n trust_v and_o hope_n desire_v and_o delight_n in_o thou_o above_o all_o thing_n that_o all_o my_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n may_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n who_o have_v call_v i_o from_o the_o dark_a region_n of_o sin_n and_o ignorance_n to_o the_o marvellous_a light_n of_o thy_o pure_a and_o undefiled_a religion_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o improve_v every_o opportunity_n and_o blessing_n thy_o good_a providence_n have_v entrust_v i_o with_o that_o when_o thy_o messenger_n death_n or_o judgement_n shall_v put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o the_o tedious_a care_n and_o troublesome_a concernment_n of_o this_o mortal_a life_n i_o may_v be_v clothe_v upon_o with_o a_o glorious_a and_o blissful_a immortality_n bless_v thy_o holy_a catholic_a church_n but_o more_o especial_o the_o church_n of_o these_o kingdom_n bless_v the_o king_n majesty_n the_o royal_a family_n the_o clergy_n nobility_n gentry_n and_o commonalty_n of_o this_o realm_n let_v all_o my_o friend_n relation_n and_o benefactor_n particular_o etc._n particular_o as_o father_n mother_n husband_n wife_n child_n etc._n etc._n the_o family_n wherein_o i_o live_v etc._n etc._n receive_v the_o benefit_n of_o my_o prayer_n bless_v they_o in_o their_o body_n with_o the_o comfort_n of_o health_n and_o peace_n liberty_n and_o safety_n and_o in_o their_o soul_n with_o sound_a judgement_n holy_a affection_n and_o heavenly_a disposition_n that_o their_o life_n and_o practice_n may_v be_v unblameable_a before_o thou_o &_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o man_n and_o now_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o accept_v of_o the_o tender_a of_o my_o most_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_o for_o those_o innumerable_a blessing_n by_o which_o i_o live_v and_o be_o provide_v for_o thou_o have_v give_v i_o food_n and_o raiment_n liberty_n and_o friend_n thou_o friend_n here_o mention_v the_o temporal_a blessing_n god_n bounty_n have_v bestow_v on_o thou_o and_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o by_o thy_o merciful_a providence_n have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o yet_o alive_a amid_o the_o innumerable_a assault_n of_o my_o bitter_a and_o malicious_a enemy_n but_o chief_o o_o lord_n i_o praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o holy_a name_n with_o all_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o my_o strength_n for_o the_o miraculous_a incarnation_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n for_o the_o revelation_n of_o thy_o will_n the_o satisfaction_n which_o he_o make_v and_o the_o ransom_n which_o he_o pay_v not_o only_o for_o i_o but_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n for_o the_o sanctification_n of_o my_o nature_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n the_o admirable_a comfort_n and_o refreshment_n of_o his_o body_n and_o blood_n the_o conquest_n over_o all_o his_o and_o my_o enemy_n for_o his_o powerful_a intercession_n and_o the_o gracious_a acceptance_n of_o my_o prayer_n and_o person_n before_o god_n etc._n etc._n mercy_n etc._n spiritual_a mercy_n for_o which_o and_o all_o other_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a mercy_n my_o soul_n shall_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o with_o the_o best_a faculty_n i_o have_v i_o will_v bless_v and_o praise_v he_o for_o ever_o final_o o_o lord_n i_o beseech_v thou_o preserve_v i_o in_o a_o perpetual_a remembrance_n of_o those_o manifold_a and_o undeserved_a favour_n thy_o bounty_n have_v bestow_v upon_o i_o and_o i_o and_o as_o thou_o have_v wonderful_o preserve_v i_o hitherto_o and_o particular_o from_o the_o danger_n of_o the_o night_n past_a so_o keep_v i_o this_o day_n and_o for_o ever_o from_o all_o sin_n and_o mischief_n let_v the_o love_n of_o christ_n be_v always_o in_o my_o heart_n and_o in_o my_o thought_n and_o as_o he_o be_v my_o hope_n so_o let_v he_o be_v for_o ever_o my_o rule_n and_o pattern_n to_o walk_v by_o that_o by_o by_o a_o sincere_a and_o faithful_a discharge_n of_o the_o several_a duty_n of_o my_o call_v and_o religion_n both_o to_o god_n and_o man_n i_o may_v enjoy_v a_o comfortable_a and_o prosperous_a wellbeing_a in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v life_n everlasting_a to_o which_o the_o lord_n of_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n bring_v i_o and_o all_o his_o people_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o who_o name_n and_o word_n i_o continue_v to_o pray_v unto_o thou_o our_o father_n etc._n etc._n a_o evening_n prayer_n for_o a_o private_a person_n oh_o eternal_a god_n the_o father_n of_o man_n and_o angel_n who_o glory_n be_v far_o above_o the_o heaven_n and_o by_o who_o the_o low_a world_n be_v establish_v in_o a_o wonderful_a order_n make_v the_o day_n and_o night_n to_o succeed_v each_o other_o thou_o excelle_v the_o praise_n of_o all_o thy_o creature_n and_o have_v no_o need_n of_o our_o service_n neither_o can_v any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o thy_o infinite_a perfection_n yet_o in_o great_a mercy_n thou_o hear_v prayer_n and_o thy_o power_n and_o goodness_n be_v abundant_o manifest_v to_o the_o mean_a of_o thy_o servant_n who_o call_v upon_o thou_o in_o faith_n and_o sincerity_n in_o confidence_n whereof_o i_o most_o humble_o implore_v the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o be_v please_v to_o accept_v of_o such_o prayer_n and_o service_n as_o thy_o bounty_n shall_v enable_v i_o to_o perform_v but_o the_o sense_n of_o my_o sinful_a estate_n and_o condition_n may_v just_o make_v i_o afraid_a to_o speak_v of_o thy_o holy_a name_n since_o i_o have_v so_o wilful_o and_o wicked_o abuse_v thy_o goodness_n affront_v thy_o clemency_n resist_v thy_o power_n undervalue_v thy_o wisdom_n trespass_v upon_o thy_o patience_n and_o stop_v my_o ear_n against_o all_o the_o charitable_a tender_n of_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n in_o somuch_o that_o 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delight_v in_o mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n have_v be_v abundant_o manifest_v hitherto_o in_o send_v thy_o son_n and_o spirit_n not_o to_o call_v the_o righteous_a but_o sinner_n to_o repentance_n come_v lord_n jesus_n and_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n i_o be_o thy_o salvation_n and_o my_o leprosy_n shall_v be_v heal_v think_v upon_o thy_o mercy_n holy_a father_n consider_v thy_o son_n blood_n and_o obedience_n and_o accept_v of_o my_o sincere_a contrition_n and_o unfeigned_a repentance_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n touch_v my_o freeze_a heart_n with_o the_o finger_n of_o thy_o omniporence_n dissolve_v it_o into_o those_o tear_n which_o may_v so_o wash_v my_o polâ—ited_a conscience_n that_o thy_o love_n may_v refresh_v i_o that_o thy_o presence_n may_v revive_v i_o and_o the_o garment_n of_o heaviness_n will_v be_v turn_v into_o the_o white_a robe_n of_o praise_n and_o exaltation_n oh_o let_v i_o hear_v the_o joyful_a news_n of_o a_o merciful_a pardon_n from_o thy_o gracious_a lip_n that_o the_o bone_n which_o thou_o have_v break_v may_v rejoice_v stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n o_o lord_n to_o save_v a_o poor_a miserable_a and_o sinful_a creature_n from_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n and_o the_o pain_n and_o peril_n of_o hell_n torment_n keep_v i_o unspotted_a from_o the_o world_n that_o my_o thought_n and_o affection_n may_v not_o be_v draw_v away_o from_o thou_o by_o the_o deceitful_a pleasure_n unmanly_a desire_n and_o unworthy_a design_n of_o this_o vain_a and_o transitory_a life_n support_v i_o under_o the_o many_o temptation_n and_o pressure_n which_o thy_o good_a providence_n may_v order_v and_o appoint_v for_o the_o trial_n and_o improvement_n of_o my_o grace_n or_o the_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n teach_v and_o enable_v i_o to_o be_v true_o watchful_a in_o all_o my_o way_n and_o so_o keep_v the_o door_n of_o my_o lip_n that_o i_o may_v not_o offend_v in_o thought_n word_n or_o deed_n either_o